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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-26
Wild Cinnamon.

Although the cultivation of cinnamon on the plantations in French lndo- Chi na is constantly increasing. most of the product is obtained from wild shrub growing in the forest. When native discovers a cinnamon tree he must make declaration before the local ad- and authenticate it's product. The prof its accruing to the discoverer of sin gle tree sometimes reach a large sum. The variety most prized is the wild royal cinnamon of Thanh-HOa. which is thought by the Chinese to possess d high medicinal value.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-26
WHITE PASS COMPANY
 BURNS FIvE-FINGERs COAL.

Shipping coal to Yukon as well as to Newcastle is the height of foolish ness, when both Yukon and Newcas- tie are long on the articles, is the pre- yailing opinion of the officials of the White Pass railroad.
 During the season just closing the white Pass Company shipped some thing like 600 tons of coal from Tan talus. where 1t was mined by the Five Fingers Coal Company, of which the undaunted and unfettered George J. Milton of Saint Paul, is the leading factor. After a fair and thorough trial the railroad people decided the Yukon coal is vastly superior to the imported article, hence it's use.
 In addition to shipping coal to this place for the use of the railroad, sev- eral thousand tons were shipped this season to Dawson where its use is becoming general and where it gives excellent satisfaction among the min- ing operators. Mir. Milton did not visit Yukon this year but will likely arrive early next season. It 1t-required a-dozen years for him to prove the value of his product, but he has done SO to the satisfaction of both his pa irons and his company. More than that, the quality of the coal is im- proving as depth and drift are extend-
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-26
ROMANCE IN GEOGRAPHY.
Names That Speak of Achievement and
 of Desperate Need.

Names That Speak of Achievement and
 of Desperate Need.
 Geography is fascinating study. The history of the human race is writ ten in large characters on the earth's surface for the seeing eye.
 Most people know that Pike's peak commentaries the explorations of Il daring young officer early ill the last century. But how many know that in the name of the Bill Williams river fingers the only memorial to famous trapper and Indian fighter of Kit Car sons time, to whom the Rocky noun. tain country was an open book before even Fremont "blazed the trail" to the Pacific.
 names cry most loudly of achievement and of desperate need. Fancy what the Bay of Gods Mercy meant to the man who first gave it that name! Or the heart breaking effort indicated by Terror point Contrast Repulse bay and Mistake bay with the peace implied in Home bay and Cape Comfort.
 It is difficult to estimate the exact depth and breadth of the irony that found vent in Navy Board inlet. while Mary Jones bay fairly breathes long ing for the commonplace comforts and safety of home. Resolution island and Hopes Advance bay speak sturdily of the undiminished courage of whal- CTS or explorers in those barren waters, Outing.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-26
SIX THOUSAND MEN
 ON ALASKA PLACERS

Alaska should be due for great season of mining development next wear. Much prospecting work has been accomplished during the past summer, due in great measure to the promise of early railroad trans portation, the opening of the coal fields, and the cheapening of fuel. These activities are outlined by AL fred H. Brooks, government geolo- gist, in charge of the division of Alas ka mineral resources, in a recent re- port.
 The area of placer mining is be- leved to nave been extended by re- cent prosp1s.ing, Nearly six thousand men are n; ;WAngaged in placer min ing, and it forms an important part of the industry of the territory. Cheaper fuel will stimulate the working of lower grade gravels, and increase the output of the gold.
 Gold lode mining will also be st m- ulated by this seasons prospecting. Capitalists are taking much interest in it's possibilities, and there will be large sums of moluy invested next year in the Juneau, Valdez and the South Central Alaska districts The coming year should be notable one, not only in mining. but in every ma terial activity.-Seattle P. l.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-26
INVISIBLE lCEBERGS.
:onditions Under Which They Cannot
 Be Seen on Clear Nights.

:onditions Under Which They Cannot
 Be Seen on Clear Nights.
 In recent communication to the New York Tribune Abbott H. Thayer. the artist. asserts that many vessels have been lost by collisions with ice bergs because under certain conditions of sky and light they are invisible. He cites the fact that on the occasion of the Titanic disaster. although the black ship was clearly visible to survivors ar a distance of several miles. they could not see the white bergs against which they actually heard the wash of the sea.
 Mir. Thayer claims that on clear. starry night the bergs are so nearly the same color as the sky that they are totally invisible and that the same Is the case under many conditions of cloudiness, the only exception being when the side of the berg viewed is in such shadow that 1t shows black against the sky. in other words, it Is impossible to see white against white
 In answer to the criticism of those who say they never saw a berg ut night that was the color of the sky the answer is tbat this is very natural. because this is the very condition un- der which the berg is invisible. Mir. Thayer makes the suggestion that Il very simple way to avoid the danger of colliding with an invisible berg would be to use searchlight. The re- lection would show up the berg very plainly.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-26
Askinq Too Much,

If at the end of the first year of your married life." said the brides father. you can convince me that you have been good husband and have made my daughter happy, will give you $5,OOO"
 Another of these people," said the groom when he was alone again. "who think a man will do anything for money" - Pittsburgh Chronicle-T Tale graph.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-26

Angus Chisholm and Frank Gus taffson will leave on the Admiral Farragut for the westward and will take a fine dog team with them. They will go to the Matanuska district to look that district over, Gustaffson re- maining there and Chisholm coming out via Nelchina to Copper Center.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-26

Jake Hepfinger has announced th.'. he will open his barbershop tomor- row at noon, if the steamer reachea Valdez tonight. Jake has a numne. of chair coming on the Admiral Far ragut for his new shop, which has been named the Crystal Baths, and has the shop all ready for the install. lation of the chairs and mirrors.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-26
WILLARD, BUNNELL AND
 SUIIZER ARE MENTIONED

Politics are beginning to boil again in Alaska.
 The great question with some of the professional politicians, at least, seems to be who can be groomed and placed in the race with view of de- feating Delegate Wickersham, should the latter again decide to become a candidate.
 Some of the Fairbanks papers are already announcing that Chas. E. |Bunnell, the democratic candidate in opposition to Delegate Wickersham the last election, who will again be the candidate for the Democrats in 1916, and that this is the idea of L. T. Erwin, United States marshal of the Fourth division. It will be remember ed that MT. Bunnell was named judge of the Fourth division. According ito the plan of those who claim to speak for the Democrats in the Tana- na, Former Assistant District Attor- ney Gardner is to succeed Judge Bun Inell as judge when the latter enters the race for delegate. MT. Gardner, 8 southerner, is said to be now in Washington fixing up his fences for returning to Alaska as full-f1edged judge.
 Hon. Chas. A. Sulzer of the First Division, also has been mentioned for the Democratic nomination. How ever, it is just possible that both MT. Bunnell and MT. Sulzer may have something to say when the time comes.
 The principal concern of the Demo- crats and the nti-Wickersham peo- pie just now is to try and figure out just what MT. Wickersham intends doing. They have it doped out that he purposes to run again, but they are not certain whether he will run as an independent, or will try for the Republican nomination., or for the Bull Moose party.
 While the Republicans are active in organizing in every district save the First Division, they do not seem to have so far centered upon any can didate. They seem to be in some- thing like the we'll known Macawber, "just waiting for something to turn up."
 It is certain that both the Demo- crats and the Republicans and possi- bly, the Bull Moosers will hold terri torial conventions at some place in Alaska and go through the formula of nominating a candidate. Mean while the people at large will watch the game with interest and will final ly go to the polls and make their choice, most likely, independent of the program laid out by the party men.
 Still the same is as true of the ad- age that little drops of water wears away the hardest stone, the constant efforts and persistent grind of party men to draw party lines will finally succeed in cutting some ice in Alaska politics. More especially should one party or the other place in the field ar Alaskan which the people as a whole want and will elect to office.
 It may be said in passing that the name of Hon. B. F. Willard, the we'll known mining man, of Valdez, has been mentioned also as a possible candidate for delegate on the Repub- lican platform, and there are those who state that the honorable gentle man from the Third division, like "Barkis," would be willing, in case the nomination is unanimous.-Ju- neau Dispatch.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-26
Why ls 1t?

If d young woman is arrested for stealing q bottle of milk and later ex- plains she did it to keep her baby from starving, no judge or jury will convict her and folks will flock to her side of fering assistance. Why is it there isn't any way to know the circumstances until the poor girl is forced to steal the milk ?-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-26

It Is reported that Jack Whalen and Ike Westborg, whose friends. were concerned as to their safety, are located at lacks bay. Natives are reported to have brought word to FL lamar that the men are working on a property near the head of Jacks hay and unaware that their failure to reach Ellamar was unsual.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-26
Quite Necessary.

Victim - Ptomaine poisoning, eh? We'll. l surely was a blame fool to cat the stuff. Doctor-But, my dear sir. you can't establish yourself as rec ognized epicure without a touch of pto- maine now and then.--Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-26
Mean Thing.

Mean Thing. Patience-l don't think Will is at all observing.
 Patrice-You don't? No, l don't" Well, do. Why. he said the other night that you had twice as much col or on one cheek as on the other."- Yonkers Statesman.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-26
Positive Proof.

II can say this much for Deacon Blowster. He takes his religion seri. ously."
 Yes. When anybody puts a coun. terfeit quarter in the collection plate he gets as mad as if it were a personal loss. s."-Brooklyn Citizen.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-26

Don't forget that the Eagles are going to turn loose Saturday evening next at Eagle Hall and will spring which will make the chee- chacos sit up and take notice.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-26

Capt. Austin E. Lathrop w,ll re- turn from Cordova on the Admiral Farragut tonight and will remain un- til after the opening of his Empress theatre, which is nearing completion.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-26
Where tho Dav Went.

"Where can the day have gonew exclaimed mamma. as she lighted the evening lamp. T think its gone to heaven. mamma" answered wee Beth sweetly..- Exchange.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-26

The launch Shamrock, Capt. Tim Marcum, returned from Port Wells last night bringing nine passengers from Sound points. He reports fine voyage.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-26

George Hobart has purchased the home of Bob Mcintosh on Front street,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-06-16
0Idham's Cut Price Sale.

A cut price sale conducted along
entirely new lines has just been in
augurated by A. B. Oldham e. CO.
Mr.. William Oldham, who is asso-
ciated with his father in the bust
ness, spent considerable time in
New York a short time ago studying
new methods of advertising as well
as giving the markets his closest at
tention and in this way he is now
enabled to offer bargains in many
les the like of which has never be-
fore been heard of in this section.
A careful reading of the large two
page advertisement appearing in
this paper will convince our readers
Of the truthfulness of Mr.. Oldham's
statement "that never before have
such bargains been offered the peo-
pie of this community.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-06-16
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION

Saturday a number of the lead
ing Republicans of Montgomery
county assembled at the Court
House and after elected Ben W..
Hall, Chairman and l.. G. Howard,
Secretary of the meeting. Resolu-
tons were adopted endorsing the
candidacy Of Hon. Edwin p. Nor
row, of Somerset, for Governor and
naming as delegates to the State
Convention at Lexington on June
1gth. the following gentlemen, to-
wit DR.. Sherman See, S. o. Wood,
c. G Pangburn, G L Kirkpatrick,
Carl Trimble, S. r. Adamson, Jno.
C. Trimble, H. Clay Mckee, j. R.
Lyons, Walter Harper, Harry
Campbell, Robt. II. Winn and Ben
w. Hall.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-06-16

for the purpose of personally in
vestigating the working of the CEN
tralize school system.
"Acting under the direction of the
College of Agriculture and having
no bias or preconceived personal
opinion it was endeavor to look for
exact conditions, and by just COM
parsion in townships where the
system of centralized schools might
be found in operation both alone
and in connection with other schools,
determine what has been gained or
lost by consolidation.
"a stop was made at Indianapo-
lis, Ind, where State Superintendent
Jones informed me that centraliza-
ton of the district schools is going
on in many parts of the State and
that it was proving satisfactory in
the main (since this date Indiana
has made the most remarkable
strides known anywhere). He said
that while there had been some oc-
casional surface disturbance, there
was on the other hand a steady,
constant undercurrent carrying the
sentiment of Capitalization into
new communities. Transportation
is a success. The township system
prevails in this State and the town.
ship trustee has the power to close
the school and transport children
at public expense. Some forty
counties in Indiana have begun the
work of collecting the children into
larger groups by transporting them.
In talking with a number of pupids
OF the schools and those who have
observed the system throughout the
State, the testimony is nearly unan-
imous that attendance is improved
by the conveyance of pupils, and
in the minds of the majority the
many advantages outweigh some
of the disadvantages which may be
named. Over sixty per cent. of the
towns and districts report the cost
as less but the results as better
after consolidation. About Is per
cent. the cost as about the same,
and 10 per cent. that the system
costs more, but the results are bet
ter. In the newer districts, where
the system was adopted, about
three fourths of the patrons seem
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-06-16

to approve the plan and earnestly
advocate it. Some are in a meas
ure Indifferent and few are oppos-
ed to it although in those commun-
tiles where it has been practiced
the longest the opposition is the
least. Prof. w. G. Latta, of the
College of Agriculture, at Lafayette,
who is also State Superintendent of
Farmers Institute, says "while some
disadvantages and objections are
noted, yet in general the success
of the "new plan" where tried,
seems remarkable and decisive. Mr..
John S. Board, a prominent farm
er, of Fountain county, says, 1.-TWO
years ago in VanBuren township the
trustees began the experiment. AT
first only 3 wagons were used at
the Stone Bluff school, last year
several of the schools houses were
sold and more wagons added and
this year it is the plan to close all
the schools in the township except
two and transport the children
to those two. These buildings cost
about $4,000 and are fully up-to-
date in every needed particular.
The patrons like it after trying the
plan and there is hardly person
who expresses opposition, even
though opposing it before trying
the experiment"
(This report will be continued III
the following two or three editions
of the paper.-Editor.)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-06-16
DEDICATE NEW CHURCH

The Baptists of Lexington dedi'
Gated their new church with APP
propriate services last Sunday
The prayer dedicating the splendid
building to the service of Christ
was made by Rev. Preston Blake, OF
Birmingham, Ala. Rev. J. w. Port
er is pastor of the church. A sub
scription of $4,000 said to be the
largest collection ever made in Ken
lucky was taken, this subscription
was supplementary to subscriptions
previously pledged. II is estimated
the church will cost $l25,000.00 or
more.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-06-16
M'DERM0TT AD-
DRESSES VOTERS

Hon. Edward j. McDermott, can
didate for Governor, addressed
crowd of about one hundred voters
in This city last Wednesday. Mr..
McDermott advocated the County
Unit instead of State Wide Prohi-
bition.
He advanced several reasons why
he should receive the nomination at
the hands Of his party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-06-16
SIXTH ARTICLE ON THE
CONSOLIDATION OF SCHOOLS

In the province of Victoria, Aus
tralia 1853 schools were closed by
the plan of consolidation, and
after deducting the cost of con-
veyance the saving amounted to
$4,000 per annum. The minister
says that it is a marked success
and that if one feature as to its
working stands out more prominent
ly than another it is the remarkable
regularity in attendance of the
children conveyed. A later report
from Victoria is quoted in the report
of the Superintendent of Public In
struction for Iowa in 1901 as fol-
lows: "Under the system of convey
ance 241 schools have been closed.
The saving in closed schools
amounts to $4,000 per annum.
The attendance is so regular and
the system to popular that appIca-
tons are constantly made for its
extension"
Report of Superintendent Rankin
to the University of Illinois, who
was sent by the University to make
personal inspection Of the question
on the ground where the consoidat-
ed schools were in actual operation
He was sent not only because he
was capable, but also because he
had bias for or against the system,
and it was the wish of the Univer-
sity in compliance strictly with the
wishes of the Illinois Farmers In
stittute, to be furnished with actual
facts including advantages and dis
advantages attending the "new
way" He visited schools and
houses, rode in wagons, talked
with patrons, pupils and drivers,
and by every means at his disposal
undertook to learn the exact con-
dition of things. His reports to
the University follows in full. It's
length necessitating several articles
and those who care to have it in
continuation had better reserve sew
eral papers in which it is published;
professor Eugene Davenport,
Dean of the College of Agriculture,
Dear sir,-The writer herewith
makes brief report of visit made
in May, 1902, to Indiana and Ohio
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-06-16
MOVES BACK TO TENNESSEE

Mr.. q. p. Beidleman, who moved
to this city few years ago and
purchased an interest in the saloon
business of Mr.. ID. N. Young and
who recently bought an interest in
saloon business in Lexington has
sold his interest in the business and
with his family viii return to his
old home at Bristol, Tenn. Mr..
Beidleman made many friends while
in this city. He says he is out Of
the saloon business for good.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-06-16

At the morning session on the third
day DR.. Barker will give his lecture en-
titled Health and Happiness" and in
the afternoon his subject will be. as
stated above, How to Live 100 Years"
At this afternoon lecture Dr. Barker
will give demonstrations Of physical
exercises which every one can practice
at home. He will also outline a plan
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-06-16

tured widely under the auspices of the
physical training department of the ma
tional committee Of the Y. NJ. c. A.,
and his work has been widely com
mented upon both in the editorial and
news columns Of our largest city news
papers. One of the Springfield (Mass)
papers during his recent weeks lecture
engagements in that city published
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-06-16
His Any Practice

Of diet which should be followed by
business men in offices and others who
are not performing hard manual la
Dor.
1t was DR.. Barker who, by his sys-
tenn Of physical exercises and plan Of
diet, reduced President Taft's weight
some eighty-five pounds. The exercises
which DR.. Barker Will demonstrate,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-06-16

however, are not necessarily TO reduce
flesh, but are Just as essential to the
man or woman of average weight.
Aside from President Taft, many 9TH
er prominent men in national life have
followed DIR. Barker's plan for health.
He stands In the forefront Of teachers,
orators and exemplars Of the gospel
OF health and happiness. he has lee
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-06-16

daily articles Gu health from DR. Bar
kers pen.
DR.. Barker will he glad to answer all
questions along the lines in which he
Is specializing. 1t is safe TO prophesy
that health day" at the Chautauqua
will leave excellent results in every
one Of the 100 cities in which DR.. Bar
ker is to appear.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-06-16
Important Health Exercises Will Be

IN VERY one is, Of course, interest
ed In learning how to live 100
L. years. The fact that lecture
on this subject by so promi-
nent an authority as DR.. Charles E.
Barker, who was physical adviser to
President Taft during his administra-
ton, Is to be given Chautauqua week
II at once of great Importance.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-06-16
NOticel

We do transferring. j. w. Baber.
Phone $40. 37-tf.
The American issue., 1915-07-09
Manufacturers and Dealers Association Seeks to
Pledge Legislative Candidates

In another column OF this issue is an article by
Rev. Edward c. Cattermole of Chicago, showing
the real character of the Manufacturers and Dealers
Association adjunct of the brewers and dstil-
ers Since its receipt we have come into possession
of a circular letter issued by this organization
which shows it up in still more unfavorabe light.
Under date of October 9, 1914 the association
sent the following circular letter candidates for
the Legislature:
Dear Sir:-Enclosed find index card in fairness
yourself and o9 per of the voters; take the liberty
of asking you to fill out the questions asked.
We the second largest business organization in the
state, with membership OF thousand manufac
and dealers who employ conservative estimate
$4,000
AS you seeking public office assuming the
right ask you these questions We think they fair
and positive that you trying into office
under any false Impressions and from the standpoint of
fairness request you to declare yourself
Please don't refuse (No means YES
to first question and NO to second question) We
promoting system of tabuang each ofceseeker for the
benefit of members friends. There absolutely