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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-08-05
GOOD ROADS AS
CROP PRODUCERS


increase vastly the productive
ness of the area through which
it runs has now been satisfac-
torily demonstrated by studies
conducted by the United States
Department of Agriculture in
Virginia. Conditions in Spot
sylvania county we're investigat-
ed with particular care, and the
results have proved surprising.
In 1909 the county voted $780,
900 to improve 40 miles of roads.
Two years after the completion
of this work the railroad took
away in IL months from Fred
ericksburg, the county scar, ~
900 tons of agricultural and for
est products hauled over the
highways to that town. Before
the improvement of the roads
this total was only 10000 tons
annually; in other words, the
quantity of the county's produce
had risen more than As per cent.
Still more interesting, however,
is the increase shown in the
quantity of the dairy products.
In 1909 these amounted TO
rI4,8I5 pounds, in 1911 to 273,-
o28 pounds, an increase of prac-
tically 40 per cent. in two years.
In the same time shipments of
wheat had increased 50 per cent,
tobacco 81 per cent, and lumber
and other forest products 48
per cent.
In addition to this increase in
quantity the cost of hauling each
ton of produce was materially
reduced. In other words, the
farmers not only produced more
but produced more cheaply, for
the cost of transportation to mar
ket is of course an important
factor in the cost of productlon.
From this point of view, it is
estimated that the 100000 spent
in improving roads in Spotsyl-
vania county saved the farmers
of that county $4I,ooo a year.
In the past two years the traf
fc studies of the Federal experts
show that approximately an
average of $4,000 tons of outgo-
ing products were hauled over
the improved roads in the county
an average distance of 8 miles, or
a total of $4,000 "ton-mlIes:"
Before the roads were improved
it was estimated that the average
cost of hauling was 20 cents
"ton-mile;" after the improve
ment this fell to IL cents a "ton-
mile" or a saving of 8 cents. A
saving of 8 cents per mile on
$4,000 "ton-miles" is $4,000 a
year. The county's investment
of 100000 in other words re-
turns a dividend of 40 per cent.
annually.
Because this saving, in cases of
this character, does not take the
form of cash put directly into the
farmers pocket there is a wide
spread tendency to believe that il
IS fictitious profit, while as mat
ter of fact it is just as real a
source of profit as an increase in
he price of wheat.
In Dinwiddie county Va, for
example, where peanuts are one of
he staple crops, the average load
or two mules on a main road was
bout 1000 pounds before the
Dad was improved. After its
the average load
vas found to be 1000 pounds and
he time consumed in hauling the
arger load to market was reduc-
d. Tn other words, one man with
wagon and two mules could do
more than twice as much work
With the improved road than with
n unimproved road. This is the
explanation of the extraordinary
Use in the total output of agri-
nrOJ,,cfc IN n cnut1tu |
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-08-05

LIVE STOCK
time and place will sell the following Live Stock etc.

20 I3oo.lb. Steers, fat, 40 S5o-lb. Steers
so $50 to 75o-lb. Steers
good 4-yr-old Jersey Cow, calve Sep. 20
good 5-yr-old red Cow, calve Sep. IS
2-yr-old Jersey Cows and Calves
Jersey yearling Heifer
red yearling Heifer
4 yearling Mules, l 3.yr-old horse Mule
2-yr-old horse Mule
4 Brood Mares and Sucking Colt
registered 3-yr-old sorrel Mare. bred
to Young Bill, pair work Mules
7-yr-old work Horse
3-yr-old bay horse
3-yr old gray saddle Mare by Melon
aid Chief, 2-yr-old gray saddle Mare
by Marvel Prince
I 2-yr-old Filly-Earl Patch
100 extra good Ewes, 4 extra good Bucks
good Hogs, weight 200 pounds
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-08-05

The program has been so arranged
as to admit of two or three harness
races each day and on the last day OF
the Fair will take place the most in
teresting event of all. the Gentlemans
Cup Race, for which a magnificent
trophy will be offered. The State Fair
track is the fastest half mile track in
the country and is annually the scene
OF the greatest speed and class trials
In the United States
The class events will list
2:12 trotters l.09 PAGERS
2:15 trotters 2;1S PAGERS
2:1S trotters 2:17 PAGERS
2:24 trotters 1921 PAGERS
The daily running races at the Fair
will include some of the fastest and
best horsefesh then stabling at Doug
las Park in preparation for the Fall
meeting which follows the week of the
State Fair
With this commingling OF the state
sport" and the social intercourse
which is typical Of the grand stand
the track events at the
Fair are by far the Most popular and
important event OF any feature aiding
in this important and popular eslsbrav
tioA.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
KETCHIKAN ANXIOUS
 ABOUT ''T0M AND ALI

An inquiry from Ketchikan express es grave fears for the safety of the gasoline fishing schooner Tom and AL" which was last seen December 2S at Yakutat, since which time the craft has been unreported. The Helgeland, also a fishing boat, was in Juneau a few days ago and reported seeing sev- eral fishing vessels of Yakutat but they were so far away that the iden- tity of the different craft could not be made out.
 Waterfront men in Juneau believe that the "Tom and Al" is safe. It of. ten happens that fishing craft are com pelled to stay out several weeks in or der to get catch. The banks of Yak utat are not regular in formation and the feeding grounds of the halibut are somewhat scattered and the fishing spotted according to men engaged in the business. The From and Al" is considered a staunch and seaworthy craft. by men in the trade about Ju- neau, and little anxiety is manifested here over the fact that the craft has been out few weeks unreported.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
GOV. GLYNN OUTLINES
 PROGRAM OF REFORM

ALBANY, Jan. 15.-In order that the corrupt practices disclosed by his Special Commissioner, James w. os borne, and by District Attorney Whit man in their pursuit of public graft and political bagmen may be prevent ed in the future, Gov. Martin H. Glynn has asked the new Legislature to en' act laws:
 1. That will make 1t crime for all persons to make a false statement or returns of moneys received by them for campaign purposes.
 ?. That will prevent public employ ees, not protected by the Civil Service, from contributing in any way to any political fund or social fund designed to promote the welfare of political organization.
 3. That will tighten up the provi- slons of the corrupt practices act per taining to the collection of moneys by candidates for public office.
 1. That will safeguard the expendi- ture of the peoples money for the con- struction and improvement of State highways.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
ORDER ALASKA NATIVE
 BROTHERHOOD PERFECTED

Word has been received in Juneau of the successful launching of a branch of the Native Alaska Brother. hood. to be known as Wrangen Camp. The organization at Wrangell starts of with thirty.fve members and it was perfected into working conditions last week.
 The matter of bringing this great Alaska Indian fraternity into being was brought up during the convention of native Alaska Indians held in Jul neau some weeks ago. At that time a charter roll for Juneau Camp was made up consisting of 25 charter mem bers. The organization in Juneau has not, however, yet been entirely per fected but this will be done immed lately.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
CHANGE OF BILL AT oRPHEuM.

The orpheum Theatre tonight will present as it's headliner, "The Flag of Freedom" a splendid Kalem picture, carrying many dramatic incidents of the chivalrous Colonial days, and be ing complete in detail of production.
 The office Boys Birthday" is an Edison comedy, with that popular juv' chile comedian Yale Boss in the lead ing role of the office boy.
 "Y. M. c. A. At Geneva Camp, N. M." is a descriptive picture of the annual outing of that organization, showing their athletic sports on land and water
 "The Gunfghter's Son." Western selig drama, on the question of hered' ity.
 Kissing Kate9 and "The High Cost of Reduction" are two good Biograph farce comedies to fill out fine pro gram.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
TACOMA MAN ACTING
 AS U. s. MARSHAL

SEATTLE, Jan. 14.-While the fight against the appointment of George E. Ryan for the United States marshall ship for Western Washington has been carried to Washington with renewed earnestness, John Nj. Boyle, of Ia coma, is drawing the salary through a temporary appointment by United States District Judge Jeremiah Meter CT, who acted upon the direction of the Attorney-General.
 Francis A. Garrecht, of Walla Walla, is acting as United States District At torney for Eastern Washington by temporary appointment from United States District Judge Frank H. Rud- kin, who, likewise, acted upon the sug- gestion of the Attorney.General. Gar recht is an organization aspirant for the permanent appointment from the President
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
HERRING MEN PREPARE
 FOR BIG BUSINESS

VALDEZ, Jan. 3.-The Prince Will fam Sound Packing company, of which Capt. Jack Cam is the manager have purchased large amount of lumber from the Copper River Lumber com. pany and will immediately commence the construction of large warehouse aud the salting and smoking of sound herring will be continued on a lGrGer scale as 'he result of the fish pack 6lst marketed, which has indicated that the marAe for this fish is greater than anticipated and that the Prince William Sound herring will soon sup plant the foreign herring.
 The people of Valdez, who have tried the new smoked herring now on sale at all the local stores, are confii- dent that nothing better has ever been placed on the market.-valdez Pros. pector.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
DISTRICT COURT NOTES.

The demurrer interposed by attor' ney for defense in the case of Lawr, ence Mccoy, who plead guilty, was withdrawn this morning.
 The court made an order for writ of habeas corpus to issue in the case of c. E. Briggs against J. T. Martin.
 The grand jury returned an indict' ment this morning, true bill, against Charles Davenport for,selling liquor to Indians.
 Sam Watson entered plea of guilty to two indictments for selling liquor to Indians and will be sentenced to morrow. Harvey Sullivan also plead guilty to an indictment for the same offense.
 Charles Davenport, idicted for sell ing liquor to Indians was, was ar raigned this afternoon and Grover c Vim appointed as his attorney.
 Not a True 8lli.
 The grand jury in reporting this morning returned not a true bill ir the case of the following defendants; John Nelson, Jack Bonnet, and Charles Mitchell, all of whom were charged with selling liquor to Indians.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
COMPANY WINS SECOND
 TREsPAss sUlT-THlRo ON

The second trespass suit of the Pa: ciac Coast company was given to the jury before noon today and verdict for the plaintiff was returned. N. B. Johnson is the defendant.
 The third suit of the same nature in which Theodore Torgenson is the defendant, went to trial this afternoon before the following jury: Fred An derson. Everett Bradford, RIM. Shep- ard, Sim Freiman, Jerry Cashen, John Day, John Lockhardt, George Simp- kins. J. G. Morrison, T. F, Bush, Milt Boutwell,, M. E. Russell.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
ACTIVITY IN THE
 KATALLA OIL FIELDS

CoRDovA, Jan. 14. - Advices re- ceived here are that the Royal Ka- talla oil Co.,, which has the largest oil refinery erected in Alaska, is all ready to begin boring for more oil next spring. Their new development opera tions will be in the neighborhood of Boring Lake, where excellent prospects are evident from visible seepages. The Alaska oil and Refining company is now pumping 100 barrels of crude pe- troleum daily, which is refined into kerosine and gasoline, much of which is consumed in local trade.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
COMMERCE SECRETARY
 SEES GOOD TIMES

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-Comment- ing upon the condition of the country, Secretary of Commerce William c. Redfeld said:
 q think the fundamental economic conditions of the country are sound. Crops both South and West are selling at prices that are very remunerative. Exports are steadily maintained at a high level. Imports show no sign of flooding our markets or unloading upon them.
 "The serious depression in Europe is reflected here, but in small degree.
 "The currency bill has removed ser ious dangers from our commercial pathway"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
Aged Japs Choose Death.

HIToYoSHI, Japan, Jan.. 15.-Ref- ugees from sakura report that many of the aged residents of the island re- fused to flee from the stricken com. munity, saying that they preferred to die in the houses of their ancestors.
 One of the refugees said "the whole island shook and oscillated like swinging paper lantern"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15

WASHINGTON, Jan. l5. - Both Houses of Congress are now giving most of their time to the debate on the Alaska railroad bills. The House reached the bill yesterday, and Dele gate James wickersham again opened the debate for the bill in the House, supporting his own measure.
 Approaches Gravity of Crime.
 Senator Thomas J. Walsh, of Mon tana. closed his eloquent speech with the statement: "To keep the resources of Alaska longer locked up approach es the gravity of crime"
 wickersham Attacks eugsenheims.
 In speaking before the House Dele gate wickersham said that lobbyists of the Guggenheims are at Washing ton working against the passage of his bill.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
"YuKoN MONEY LOOKED
 BOGUS" SAYS scHNAREL

w. F. Schnabel, former deutp mar shal at wrangell, arrived in Juneau on the Mariposa from Seattle whence he had gone on a vacation after many years. Mir. Schnabel says that there is something wrong with the spirit down there, for they refused to take Yukon" money when it was rendered for admission to a moving picture show.
 "They used to grab at any kind of money" said Schnabel, shaking his head; there's certainly something wrong with them or else they thought the money was bogus"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
GUGGENHEIM PAYS
 TRIBUTE TO WILSON

NEW YORK, Jan. Recommending upon business conditions upon arriv- al here today, William Guggenheim said:
 "Taking into consideration the new currency law and the tariff law, I feel that, disregarding unusual troubles, the outlook is very bright. The financial skies have materially cleared, for which President Wilson is in a great measure responsible, so that the grat- itude and the thanks of the nation are due him."
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
EBNER DEFENSE
 IN WATER FIGHT

Last night. the third night session of the district court in the great battle between the Alaska-Juneau company and the Alaska-Ebner company over the right to Gold creek water, was marked by the termination of the plaintif's case and the introduction of the principal testimony for the de- fense.
 H. T. Tripp. who was employed in 1908 by the parties in control of the Ebner property. was the first witness and he gave a detailed account of the early efforts looking toward the ex- pansion of operations by building a larger mill farther down Gold creek and by the boring of new tunnel from a point below Shady Bend through the mine. In 1909 Mir. Tripp testified he was placed in possession of the property for the purpose of plan ming and bringing about means of op- erating the mines on a larger scale Several sites for the mill were consid. cred but the Shady Bend site was se- lected according to his testimony. He also employed H. L. Wollenberg, now chief engineer of the Alaska .Gastineau company to assist in working out the plans and according to the testimony on June 20. 1910. as a step toward the consummation of the plans, posted a notice at the old Ebner dam. claiming 10000 inches more water for mining and milling purposes. Mir Tripp left the employ of the company in August. 1910. being succeeded by George Bent.
 Angus Mackay. present receiver in charge of the property for the Ebner company. testified to having been en- gagged June 1. 1910. to build a 200 . stamp mill and install 1t on the prop erty. The mill timbers were framed in Seattle. the work commencing in July. That same month he was called to Ju- neau to consult about the mill site. ac. cording to his testimony; Manager Bent. already in Juneau, decided upon the Shady Bend site. which is about 75 feet distant from the spot chosen by Mir. Tripp and near where work had been started by him on the pro posed tunnel. MT. Mackay said he went below with the Bent party after giving instructions to Hill and Wet trick. on August 3, to survey the pres ent Hume line; that pending the com pletion of the Hume, power was obtain ed from the old compressor below the Ebner mill and drills started on the present tunnel in January. 1911. The Hume was completed in December, 1910. but since that time had been in- creased in capacity by adding eight inches to the sides. Water was first carried through the Hume according to his testimony in 1911. but no practi- cal use was made of 1t until August. 1913, when machinery. ordered in 1910 was installed.
 During Mir. Mackay's testimony the physical conflict between the contest ing companies for the control of the water was slightly touched upon.
 The hearing was continued until to night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
POLICE AND TRADES
 OFFICIALS CLASH
Johannesburg, So. Africa, Jan. 15.-seeretary 5aln and 300 ao- soclates surrendered unconditIon- ally this afternoon.

JOHANNESBURG, So. Africa, Jan. 15.-A seize has been laid to Trades hall where Secretary Bain, of the Federation of Trades and band of supporters have gathered and are de- flying the police. After the hall had been attacked great crowds gathered and the police were compelled to make several bayonet charges. With a final bayonet charge the police cleared the neighborhood, and cordon of officers with'fxed bayonets was thrown around the hall.
 The position of the beseiged Bain and his friends is serious as they are cut off from water.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
VOLCANO AND EARTHQUAKE DSIROYS WHOLE ISLAND
MARSHALL CRITIClSES
 OUR COLLEGE BOYS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-Vice-Pres' ident Thomas R. Marshall, in an ad' dress delivered last night said, "it is generally believed that the distress caused by unrest in this country is due to the preachments of fannel.mouthed anarchists from the street corners, but is must be remembered that four out of five of the young people who come from our high schools and col leges are failures"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
Not a Soul Remains
 Alive on Sakura Isle

KoGoSHIMA, Japan, Jan. 15.-With the rescue of 33 men from a cave at the foot of the volcano Sakurajima no living being remains on the island of Sakura. The whole island has been made a complete waste. There is nothing but desolation everywhere. All the houses have been entirely destroy. ed, and the fields are useless as far as can be determined.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
QUIET WEDDING AT
 EPISCOPAL REcToRY

Mir. Albert Palm and Miss Alvina Hiltea, both of Juneau, were united in marriage last evening at the rectory of Trinity Episcopal church. Rev. Geo, E. Renison, officiated The wedding was a private one, only intimate friends of the bride and groom being present. Mir. and Mrs. Palm will make their home in Juneau, and have taken apartments in the Hogan flats.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
W. F. CAIRNS IN TOW OF
 TUG OFF FOR SOUND

SEATTLE, Jan. 15.-The tug Goliah, towing the disabled schooner w. F. Garms with six of the crew aboard, sailed from West Haycock island yes terday afternoon. Capt. Torluff and five of the crew of the w. F. Garms left the schooner in an open boat seek ing assistance previous to the arriv- al of the Goliah.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
INCOME TAX LAW IS
 BEFORE SUPREME COURT

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-The case of Miss Elsie De Wolfe, of New York, testing the validity of the income tax law has been docketed by the United States supreme court. The case is an appeal from the United States district court at Chicago which held that 1t had no jurisdiction. Miss De Wolfe sued a Chicago trust company for holding out the income tax "at the source" on dividends due her.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
E. B. HUSSEY HEADS
 SEATTLE ENGINEERS

E.B. Hussey. who was in Juneau last month in connection with the work of the Scottish Rite Masons, has been chosen president of the Engineers club, of Seattle. MT. Hussey was con nected with the engineering staff of the White Pass railroad in it's con struction days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
RURAL FARM CREDIT
 BILL MAY BE FIRST

NEW YORK, Jan. 14.-A Washing ton dispatch says: President Wilson and his Administration leaders have decided that right of way shall be giv- en to enactment of rural farm credit laws as an adjunct to the currency law. Trust legislation is to come later.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
GREAT BRITAIN AGAINST
 PANAMA IDENTIFICATION

NEW YORK, Jan. IA. = The New York American says Great Britain has within the last few days intimated to United States that it does not under stand that the Hay-Pauncefote treaty permits this government to fortify the Panama canal.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
eURsTED DAM ENDANGERS
 MANY VIRGINIA TOWNS

PIEDMONT, w. Va, Jan. 15.-A wall of water 15 feet high is sweeping down the north branch of the Pa. tomac river as the result of the burst. ing of dam at Dobbie. Many towns are endangered. Every effort is being made to notify all those who are in the danger zone. ,r--
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
LEGISLATION
 WILL BE PASSED

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-Democrat- lc leaders here say that the re-organ- Ization of J. P. Morgan & Co., effected through their retirement from the di- rectorates of other corporations, will not alter plans under way to pass sup plemental antitrust legislation at this session of Congress.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
MISSOURI STATE BANKS
 MAY JOIN RESERVE

ST. LOUIS. Jan. l5.-Attorney Gen eral Barker has ruled that the State banks of Missouri may subscribe for stock in the Federal reserve banks to be organized under the new currency law.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
London Paper Wants Wilson to Act.

LONDON, Jan. 15. - The London Spectator, which has been consistently friendly to the United States, makes severe attack this week on President Woodrow Wilson's Mexican policy. It calls on him to grasp the nettle, stop anarchy in Mexico and administer the affairs of that republic.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
UNIFORM AUTOMOBILE
 LEGISLATION PROPOSED

NEW YORK, Jan. 14-A draft of law for uniform automobile legisla. tion will shortly be presented to the legislatures of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachu- setts, Maine, New Hampshire and Yer mont. One of the provisions is pen alty for reckless driving that results in death.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
GRAND JURY INDICTS
 MOVER AND OTHERS

HoUGHToN, Mich., Jan. 15.-Pres- ident Mover, of the Western Fedora tion of Miners, and SS other officials of the Federation of miners were in- dicted by the county grand jury today on charges of conspiracy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
VANDERBILT SUCCEEDS
 MORGAN AS DIRECTOR

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-Harold s. Vanderbilt was yesterday afternoon elected director of the New York Gen. tral railroad to succeed J. Pierpont Morgan, resigned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
MAINE CITY BECOMES
 GRAIN SHIPPING PORT

PORTLAND, Me, Jan. 14. - Grain shipments from this city last year to- taled 12,1O2,53S bushels, the largest in 10 years and an increase of 5,OOO,OOO bushels over 1912.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-15
RAILROAD MAN ABOUT
 TO MARRY SUICIDES

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-Richard D. Lankford, vice-president of the South ern railroad, who was engaged to marry Miss Nellie Patterson of Brook lyn on Saturday, committed suicide this morning.