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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

ins of New York who visited Windsor
last week Is a descendant of the Rev.
Mr., Hutchinson. After the sermon tina
convention proceeded TO the specific busi-
ness for which II was elected"
II was on the sth of July, III, thai
the convention was at the point Of taxi
| ing an adjournment TO allow its members
TO assist In repeling a British invasion
| when terrific thunder storm arose and
they were compelled to remain The con-
stitution was hurriediy and unanimously
, adopted and signed on that day
| From the record secured by Mr.. White
that the convention was opened by
sermon 1t is evident that the convention
was held In the meeting house where &c
was called for and where all meetings
of a similar nature was held. 1t does
not seem plausible to believe that the
Rev Mr.. Hutchinson preached his SER
mon In the tavern when the meetin.
house was at hand any more than it
does that the convention would adjourn
its session from the meeting house to
the tavern in order that later genera
| lions might spend many good dollars on
| its restoration.
However, the fact that the constitu-
| ton of Vermont was signed in the builds
| ing on the site of Old South church in
/ stead of the "Old Constitution House"
does not detract anything from the walls
| lie of that old building as an historical
| relic. There is every reason to believe
that the old building was IN many wavs
connected with the events incident to the
! signing and that the delegates, many of
| them, stopped there. Probably also
| there was many a star Chamber" ses-
sion of the constitutional committee held
there but the assertion that the conven-
ton adjourned from its session and tha
| 20 odd delegates went down to sign the
| constitution there is humbug.
The real building where the constitu-
ton was signed is still in existence and
is At present a part of St Paul's parish
house. If the society wants the real
building there II Is If It wants to re-
store the old tavern because of its re-
lation to those stirring DAYS" no ona
denies its privilege, but it should he
made clear first that only an unfounded
legend is the basis for the contention
that the constitution of the State of Yer,
mont MAS signed there,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13
THE SITUATION.

Perhaps never before in the worlds
mand for news of the events of q great
war and at the same time such news
famine. News coming through French
and English sources is censored and Is
under suspicion of being coiored. From
Germany there is practically no news
since Germany is cut OFF from this coun-
try at this time. News from German
sources is more rgidly censored than
that from other countries. This Is be-
cause the autocratic and patcrnalistic
character Of the German government
makes possible the most minute regula-
ton of all that goes on within the en-
pire, and because it Is not In the char
acter of Prussan officials to lessen any
of the rigors of government.
However, what news does reach read
ers of responsible newspapers in this
country is likely to be fairly dependable
in Its general import or II it lacks con-
hrmation It win usually warn the reader
of that fact. In matters Of detail such
as the number of men killed in battle
anything more than general approx
nation or statement of how IT appears
from one side Is all that can ever be
hoped for Romantic small items about
| individual exploits In aeroplanes or
| rumors of battles being fought at sea
are never to he taken very seriously
until confirmed from n number OF
sources The newspapers are engaged
In che business Of selling news. Re
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

The United States has again assumed
refuge for all other nationalitles, even
the Germans and Austrians Fastening to
this country as the home of the free.
With all the bclligerents in Europe put
ting thei- interests in hostile lands in
our care, and with our offer of media
ton in force, it looks as though Uncle
Sam would cut a large figure when the
time for peace arrives.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

Military experts say the sacrifice Of
twenty-five thousand souls before Lioge
was a mere curtain-raiser to the tragedy
which will follow. If that is so, give
us back the good old stone-hatchot days
when a couple of hundred broken heads
on one side and an equal number f
scalps on the other might have settled
the whole difference OF opinion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

In the light of present developments
1t may Well be believed the German
forces lack the confidence their fathers
felt In 1870. Naturally it makes some
difference whether a nation is facing all
Europe or simply France, but the way in
battle against the Germans indicates
that the trouble with the German army
is internal and not foreign.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

with S5,75OOo0 in gold stored in her maya
zine for the war beleaguered Americans
In Europe. is much pleasanter to con-
fill her ma gazne In readiness for war.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13
WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise
In the new special column OF this
paper Some bargains are offered
there this week which 1t will pay you
to read about See page two. This
paper has more than $4,000 readers
every week ana one cent a word will
reach them all
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

An article In the forthcoming issue of
the Popular Science Monthly calls atten-
ton to the fact that as the birthplace
of famous men and women, or at least
Of men and women notable enough to
win places in who's Who" New Eng
land leads the rest of the country sew
eral times over, and Vermont leads New
England.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

History is simply the sum of much
human experience as life is the eXper-
ienoe Of an individual They are essen
I&tally -roglss OF sthe ;samo stuff and 'both
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

although at times they have seemed en-
tirely perverted by politicians; destroyed
by domagogues and rendered futile by
bOsSes
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13
AGE OF WORKERS.

The painfully occupied males in
1910 were distributed according to
age periods as follows 10 to 13 years.
455: IA to 15 years, 1,512: 10 to 20
years, 1881; 81 to A years, and age
unknown, 61.09S; and 45 years and
over, 40,8S5. The proportion which
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09
BAD NEGRO
IS KILLED
Dave Reason Resists Arrest and
officers afe Forced to Shoot
Him Down.

Policeman James Upton and
Thomas Scott of the local force,
Saturday morning about three thirty
o'clock attempted to arrest Dave
Reason, a well known negro of this
J city charged with the felony Of
stealing Of stealing from a common
carrier. From the best information
we are able to obtain, it seems that
the negro was caught stealing coal
from a car several days before and
that Policeman Scott went to arrest
him, not anticipating any trouble,
but when he approached the negro
he was ordered to "stand back" at
the point of a revolver. Mr.. Scott
not having a warrant at the time
returned to the police headquarters
and had warrant issued for him.
Since then the officers have been on
the lookout and succeeded in locating
him Saturday morning. Officer Tip
ton armed with a repeating shot gun
went to the back of the house and
officer Scott to the front door; where
he called to the negro and told him
to come out and surrender. Reason
however slipped out the back door
and was ordered twice by Upton
to throw up his hands and surrender.
The negro dropped to the ground in
a crouching position and reached
for his gun, and the officer began
shooting. After the first two shots
Scott ran around the house and join
ed Upton in the shooting. The negro
was wounded several times and lived
only few minutes. We are informed
a large pistol was taken from his
pocket. Reason was about SO years
Of age and had reputation as
"bad man." He had been in trouble
many times and there is no question
about it if he had not been killed he
would have killed the officers.
In order that the matter might be
thoroughly investigated Mr.. Upton
surrendered to County Judge Che
nault and executed bond for his ap-
pearance before the Grand Jury.
His bond was signed by Messrs. Robt.
c.. Gatewood and John Gibbons.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09
LOCAL SALOON
: MEN QUIT FIGHT
For Licenses for 1915 and Will Close
January LIST, But Will Push
Contest.

We are reliably informed the sa-
loon men will not file the threatened
mandamus suit in an effort to force
the Mayor and City Council to grant
saloon licenses for next year, but will
close January LIST, when the present
licenses expire.
This does not mean, however, that
they have concluded eto accept the
result in the recent local option cleo
ton. On the contrary, the contest
now pending in the Circuit Court will
be vigorously prosecuted and it is
believed a final decision can be OBJ
tanned in the Court Of Appeals at
the April term of that court.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09
mrs. STEWART
ON ILLITERACY
Gifted Woman the Originator of the
Moonlight Schools Speaks in
This City.

Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart, of
Morehead, KY, the originator and
first teacher of the now world known
Moonlight School movement spoke in
this city Thursday night to a good
audience. Owing to the inclement
weather the crowd was not as large
as it would have been under other
circumstances, however, the audience
was a very enthusiastic one and list
ted closely to what Mrs. Stewart had
to say.
She gave a description of the great
good that was being accomplished by
the Moonlight Schools and predicted
that by 1920 the State would be free
of illiterates.
Mrs. Stewart is fluent and force
full speaker, with a most convincing
manner.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09
C. & O. OFFICIAL SHOT

Mr.. L. L. Scherer, Gen. Agent of
the C. & o. r. r. was shot at Cow
ington, Va, Friday by an unknown
man who succeeded in boarding a
freight train and making his escape.
Mr.. Scherer was rushed to Clifton
Forge where he was operated on by
Drs. Oppenheimer, Weiser and John
son, and while he is dangerously
wounded he has a chance to recover.
Mr.. Scherer is Chief of the Baldwin
Detective Agency and was instru-
mental in bringing Beatty the wife
murdered to justice and also helped
catch several of the famous Allen
gang.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09
QUARANTINE
IS LIFTED
Uncle Sam Lifts Quarantine from
Montgomery County and Shippers
Get Busy.

County Judge Chenault and local
Agent J. c. McNeal, Of the G. & o.
X. r. have been advised that the
quarantine on stock in Montgomery
county has been lifted. Many stock
men Immediately got busy and have
been rushing their stock to the mar
ket.
About twenty car loads of cattle
and hogs have been shipped out in
the past three days. Among those
who have been shipping are Messrs.
John Stofer, Dan Welch, Marcus
Prewitt, Chas. Duff, w. B. Greene
and Monte Fox.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09
SURPRISE
WEDDING
Judge William A. Young and Miss
nellie Miller, of Morehead Married
Sunday.

The many friends of Judge William
A. Young, we're pleasantly surprised
to learn of his marriage Sunday af-
ternoOn at Louisville to Miss nellie
Miller, the attractive daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Miller, Of More
head. Judge Young is Circuit Judge
of the Twenty first Judicial District,
composed of the counties of Rowan,
Bath, Menefee and Montgomery and
is brother of Judge Allie W. Young.
Before his appointment to the bench,
Judge Young was one Of the most
noted criminal lawyers in the State.
He also served as Commonwealth
Attorney of the District of which he
is now judge. His bride is well
known in this city, having frequent
ly been the guest of Miss Minnie
Heilman. She is woman of charm
ing manners and winning personality
and has been a leader in the exclu-
sive social set of Morehead. She is
also a musician of rare ability.
The ceremony was performed in
the parlors of the Seelbach Hotel by
Rev. A. G. Alderman, pastor of the
Portland-Avenue Baptist church.
Immediately after the ceremony they
returned to Morehead.
The Advocate extends congratula-
tons and best wishes.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09
WEDDING OF INTEREST

Relatives here have received an
nouncement cards of the wedding Of
Mr.. Frank c. Hall and Miss Grace
Mccormick, of Aurora, Mo.
Miss Mccormick is well known
here, having been a frequent visitor
in this county and has many friends
who will be interested in this an
nouncement. She is a niece Of Judge
Allen Mccormick and a grand daugh-
ter of Mrs. Elizabeth Mccormick be-
sides having many other relatives in
this section of the State.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09
SAXON FIRST LOW PRICED
"SIx" ON MARKET

Mr.. J. o. Tyler, agent of the Sax
on automobile in this section has
just received the specifications of the
new Saxon Six, the first low priced
six cylinder automobile on the mar
ket. This car is equipped with cleo
trio starter and lighting system, cleo
trio horn, speedometer, etc. Equip
ped with thirty e thirty-fve horse
power engine, has liz inch wheel
base, 32x312 inch wheels. Mr.. Ty-
Ter claims that at the price of $7S5
it is the best car on the market for
the money.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09
Photographs.

Only a few days until Christmas.
Call and get a dozen first class
pictures taken at Parker Photo car,
one picture free in a large folder
with each dozen. Parker Photo
Car, Opposite Tabb Opera House.
(23-3t)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09
Toys, Toys, Toys.

Come to the Variety Store and
make your selections Of toys for
Christmas, everything bright, new
and clean and prices right.
st w. H. Wright, Prop.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09
Toys, Toys, Toys.

Come to the Variety Store and
make your selections of toys for
Christmas, everything bright, new
and clean and prices right.
st W. Fl. Wright, Prop.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09
Forced Sale.

All my fine Rhode Island Red
Cockerels and pullets for sale at
utility prices if taken before Jan. l.
22-4t. Ben r. Turner,
Phone 100. Mt. Sterling, Ky.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09
Fancy Work Sale.

There will be various articles of
fancy work for sale at VanarsdelPs
store Thursday. See window. Or
ders will be taken for fruit cakes
and plum buildings.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09
WELL ATTENDED DANCE

The Sterling Dancing Club gave a
delightful dance at the National Ho-
tel Friday evening, which was largely
attended and highly enjoyed. A num-
Der of visitors from a distance were
present. The music was furnished
by a saxaphone trio of Lexington.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09

Select your Xmas gifts now before
they are all picked over. We have
a complete line, presents suitable
for any member of the family.
THE FAIR.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09
Complete Stock.

My stock now is complete, every
thing in the toy line apd at prices
that defy competition. Come in and
see for yourself.
st W. III. Wright, Prop.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09

The Whitehall is ready to receive
tobacco. First sale, Monday, De-
cember 14th. Phone 420.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09

Be "Spug" and give a useful
Christmas gift-what better than a
nice article of furnitureS Buy it of
23-2t. C. w. Harris.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09

Join the S. p. U. G. this Christ
mas and give a useful present. A
nice chair or library table would not
be amis. We have them at reason
able prices. 23-2t.
c., w, Harris.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09
SPRAINS ANKLE

Miss Myrtle Ledford, of French
burg, who is the guest of Mrs. Marion
Ford in this county, is suffering from
a very severe sprained ankle, sus-
tanned when she was thrown from a
horse this week near Sideview. While
the injury is a painful one it is not
serious, and Miss Ledford will be
able to be out in a short time.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09
Notice..

All persons knowing themselves in
debted to Jas. H. Gillaspie will please
settle same at once with
R. R. Whitsitt, Committee,
(3t) or II. r. Prewitt, Atty.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09

Everything new, bright and clean
in the toy line can be found at the
Variety Store.
st w. Fl. Wright, Prop.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09

Barred Rock cockerels, 60 ard 75c
each. Phone 659-W. Ray Moss.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09

Try Sorghum Molasses-best in
the city at Greenwade's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09
MASS MEETING

= are requested to attend
the County Court Room
lg, KY, next Saturday, d
consider the best W
to obtain a fair price !
Mt crop of tobacco. 1t
that the meeting be W
It is the belief Of ma
IS some action is taken
RS the present crop will r
thing like its fair Walt
H. K. Greene
Geo. w. Denton
E. Gillispie
G. r. Prewitt
c. White
j. F. Mark
P. r. Cockrell
j. M. Gatewood
A. j. Gatewood
Geo. W. Tout
j. w. White
S. H. Booth
/. d. Yocum
o. B. Clark
w. II. Bridges
r. L. Stewart
N. w. Bridges
A. w. Hamilton
j. Keller johnson
C. T. Wyatt
r. w. Smith
A. B. Ratliff
B. Frank Perry
Prewitt Young
William D. Henry
Jas. w. Gatewood
Marion Ford
]. E. Helton
E. B. Quisenberry
II. T. Kirk
Shirley Mason
A. M. Bourne
N. B. Young
Geo. Roberts
G. w. Peed
d. S. Nixon
Ike Todd
Jno. s. Frazer
Elijah Coons
L. B. Greene
S. B. Lane
R. S. Greene
A. G. Ratliff
Dan WEIGH
Robt. Howell
John Pegs
J. R. Lyons
A. L. Upton
N. o. Moss
A. B. Anderson
Vim. N. Scobee
John w. Wilson
J. w. .Montjoy
C. B. Reid
II. T. Montjoy
J. M. Montjoy
]. p. Highland
j. I. Robinson
man J. Campbell Cantril
own, has been requisite
this meeting.
Complete Stock.
+ now is complete, every
le toy line and at price
Come in an
oursef.
W. H. Wright, Prop.
urkeys for Sale.
ute Holland turkeys fc
Mrs. ]. H. Gillaspie.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09
Turkeys for Sale.

Pure White Holland turkeys for
sale. Mrs. ]. Fl. Gillaspie.
Phone 544-m. (22-3t pd)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09
Complete Stock.

Ny stock now is complete, every
thing in the toy line and at prices
that defy competition. Come in and
see for yourself.
st w. H. Wright, Prop.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-12-09

Congressman j. Campbell Cantrill,
Of Georgetown, has been requested
TO address this meeting.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
SOCIAL NOTES.

The Sciforf Sewing Club was delight
III y entertained by Miss EuIah Right,
saturday afternoon, Feb 2s
Those present were Misses Iona Rob
in>on, Burnice Price, Hazel Baown, Ma
bic Brandenbure, Irene Eib, Tavern
Blatchford, Edna Jefferys, Pauline Right,
Carol Thompson, EuIah Right, and Bull
lah Ballah. Alverta Ottand Stello Gamer,
OF Elkins, were guests OF the evening.
The afternoon was spent in sewing and
talking after which the hostess served q
delicious luncheon, which was enjoyed
hv all. At FIVE o'clock all departed after
expressing their enjoyment Of the even
ing.
The next meeting will be held at the
home Of Miss Pauline Right on Pike ST..
Saturday March 7.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
M0UNTAIN-vIEW.

Orion Gall has been sick for the. past
week.
Miss Edith Digman is visiting at Mr..
Luther Kerr's
John England is working for Jacob
Bennett on the saw mill.
John Gall is very much indisposed at
{ lis time.
p s. Combs who has been working for
Oh Wolf has been at home most OF this
week. His family has been sick Of La
Grippe.
Nicnola Jones was calling on friends
near Valley Bend over Sunday.
Haskell Po'inp was trapping for skunks,
and in place Of skunk he found in the
trap the next morning a raccoon.
Success to the Progressive.
BUxToN.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
RAISE GEESE ON FARM
Vacant Places Unfit for Cultiya-
ton Quite Suitable.
Fowls Occupy Same Place Among
Poultry That Sheep Do Among
Live Stock and If Given Care
Are Profitable In Proportion.

Contrary to common belief, geese
mature just as rapidly away from
streams or ponds as near them. A
generous supply Of fresh drinking wa
ter is all that is required. There are
many places on farm worthless for
cultivation that could be used with ex-
cellent results for geese raising.
The cost of food for geese is proper
tionately small in comparison with
other birds bred for market. A goose
on range will eat grass, insects and
other animal and vegetable matter
found in the fields.
Geese occupy the same place among
poultry that sheep do among live stock
and if given proper care are as profit
able in proportion, says writer in the
Baltimore American. 1t is just as nee
essary to pluck the feathers from a
goose as to shear the wool from the
sheep, and the product has a great
demand The feathers may be picked
four times during the summer and
each goose of the larger breeds will
yield about two pounds Of fine, soft,
downy feathers
For the best results feed my geese
an egg reproducing food, consisting of
four measures of wheat bran, two