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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12
UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES

The vote in Boyd county against
bond issue of $4,000 is not to be
taken to mean that the sentiment for
good roads is on the wane. But
100000 is a large sum to spend I'M
less there is a guarantee that there
will be dollar of return for every
dollar expended. With only seven
field men for the whole State to
take over the work of State super
vision-and three of the seven sup
piled by the Federal Government
the county that thinks twice before
it votes bonds is not greatly to be
blamed. Seven men, no matter how
competent, cannot work the miracle
of effective supervision in road build.
ing in 104 counties, and lack Of
effective supervision, even more than
Of money, has been responsible for
the lack of good roads in Ken
lucky. Boyd county, under pres
ent conditions, is to be commended
for discretion rather than accused
Of reaction.
But what Of the counties that have
voted bonds on the strength Of the
States guarantee of effective State
supervisionf
There an obligation has already
been assumed by the State. If there
were no funds available for super
vision, the State might enter a plea
in confession and avoidance. Yet
the funds for supervision are ample,
II needs only the consent Of the Gov
ernor to make them available. II
that word is given, Boyd and no
other county can find excuse If il
fails to build good roads and to
build them now. Without it, the
State will be responsible for the
greatest waste of money by the res
pective counties in one year that
the whole and none too creditable
history Of road building in Kentucky
has to record.-Louisville Times.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12
Settled Him.

The following fable, which q is
probably of Turkish origin, is not
without a touch of truth: As wo-
man was walking, a man looked at
and followed her.
d "Why," said she, "do you follow
me2"
Because" he replied, 81 have
fallen in love with YOU"
II "Why so3 My sister, who is COM
ing after me, is much handsomer
than l am. Go and make love to
her."
The man turned back and saw a
woman with an ugly face, and, be-
ing greatly displeased, returned and
said, "Why should you tell me a
falsehood?"
The woman answered: Neither
did you tell me the truth. For if
you were in love with me, why did
you look back for another woman 2"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12
The Name Of the Junafrau.

Whence does the Jungfrau derive
its name? There was, it appears, in
the fifteenth century nunnery at
Interlaken. The nuns owned what
is now the Wengern alp and was
then denominated, out Of compli-
ment to its proprietors, the Jung
frauenberg," or Mountain Of the
Young Women" When a name was
wanted for the snow peak opposite,
the Jungfrauenberg naturally sup
piled it. 1t was called the jung
frauhorn-an appellation which in
the course Of the years was abbrevi-
ated into Jungfrau.-Westmi
Gazette.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12
Agresably Disappointed.

Sidney had been dining out with
his parents and had eaten as hearth
ly as any boy of five years well
could. While the adults were sip
ping their after dinner coffee Sid
ney Strengthened up in his chair
and emitted a sigh.
"What is the matter Sidney
Haven't you had a good dinner p
inquired the hostess.
"Oh, yes'm, a great deal better
dinner than ] expected" said Sid
ney.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12
CONVENTION AT 0WINGSvILLE

The Eighth District Christian
Woman's Board of Missions and BIZ
BILE School Convention will be held
at Owingsville, Bath county, on
Thursday and Friday, May ID and
IA. There are six counties in the
district, and a large attendance is
expected. The session of the Bible
School will be presided over by the
Rev. Clyde Darsie, pastor of the
Christian church in this city, who is
president of the district. The Rev.
Bruce W. Trimble, also of this city,
is secretary Of the district.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12
wEBsTER's LITTLE Joke.
II Kept Washington Irving on the
Anxious Seat For Awhile.

When in 1896 Washington Irving
was preparing his Life Of Column
bus" he took up his abode at the
home of the American consul in
Madrid, and some time later, while
collecting materials for his Soon
quest of Granada" and THE AL.
hambra," he lived for quite long
time in southern Spain. Then, aft
err serving as secretary of the Amer
lean legation at London, he return
ed from his long sojourn abroad to
his own country to enjoy the fruits
of his fame.
But as time went on the memo
ries of those days in Spain grew
sweeter and there sprang up in his
breast a longing to visit again the
land where life had been so pleas
ant. So in 1912 he resolved to cal
upon Mr.. Webster, then secretary
of state, and ask of him the humble
post of bearer of dispatches to the
minister to Spain, who was about
to be appointed, in order to dimin-
ish the expenses of trip to that
country.
When he called on the secretary
at his pirate residence, however,
and preferred his modest request,
he was a little embarrassed by the
hesitation of Mr.. Webster, who told
him that he could not grant the re-
Quest until he had consulted the
president. Accordingly, Irving took
his leave, his gentle nature some
what hurt by such cold treatment.
When he returned a few days lat
er to learn what success his petit.
ton had met his embarrassment
was further increased when in the
course of a long conversation Mr..
Webster made no allusion whatever
to the subject of the much desired
position. At length, convinced that
that was the secretary's method of
conveying his refusal, Irving rose to
take his departure.
Then Mr.. Webster, rising with
him, said:
81 regret to say that l have found
it impossible to give you the posi-
ton for which you asked the other
day, because and here he smiled
quizzically and placed his hand on
Irving's shoulder - because this
morning the president appointed
you envoy extraordinary and minis
ter plenipotentiary to the court Of
Spain! And neither l nor the pres
ident," continued Mr.. Webster, as
Irving stood speechless with aston
ishment and delight, consider it in
keeping with the honor and digni,
Of that high position that you should
be a dispatch bearer to yourself. -
Youths Companion.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12
TOMS GIVEN TEN COUNTIES

Supervisors off road construction
in Kentucky this year have been as
signed to their districts by State
Commissioner Terrell. Mr.. R. e.
Toms, of the Federal Department,
who has had charge Of the construe-
ton Of the model road to Sharps-
burg from this city, will have Bath,
Bourbon, Clark, Fleming, Madison,
Menefee, Montgomery, Nicholas,
Powell and Rowan.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12
Barley Water.

Barley water is safe drink and
is nutritious as well. Put into a
pitcher one large tablespoonful of
we'll washed pearl barley, pour over
It two quarts Of boiling water, cover
and let stand until cold. Drain of
the liquid, add half a cupful of SUI
gar and little nutmeg. II liked
the Juice Of a lemon is a pleasant
addition.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12

When a millionaire gets caught
looting a railroad or a bank it is
often considered a financial indis-
erection. And when poor devil
steals a pig to keep his family from
starvation he is Immediately branded
a thief. Fact-and an everyday
one, at that.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12
II ECWltlW I1OVVCA1 Mt. Sterling

would have been possible had they
attended the district school. !
might add that the children have
been warmer and more comfortable.
ITO Be Continued.)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12

II you want to keep your wife in
ignorance of your nirtations with
other women just tell her all about
them. Chances are she won't believe
word you say and will simply size
you up as a boaster.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12

The sunshine is the life Of the
earth. but the steady toiler is the
one that makes life brighter when
the sun is resting up.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12

Trouble always walks in the low
grounds. Keep your eye on higher
things and you will never see the
trifling old sinner.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12

This world is full of regulators
the only trouble being that thu
regulators seldom regulate them
selves.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12

Naming the baby is always a
pleasing occupation, but its always
advisable to get one first.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12

The Blonde. usually gets the blame.
But the Brunette couses her share
of the trouble.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12

Some States have easier divorce
laws than others, but a fool and
his money can be parted anywhere.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12

Keeping the middle Of the road is
well enough-if you have the wisdom
to stand aside when the trouble
teams are running wild.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12

If you have worked hard for your
money don't be separated from it too
easily.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12
Read ThisI

At the Parker Photo Car, rs
pictures, 35 cents. Post cards, 81
per dozen. Cabinets only SO per
dozen. (43-tf)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12
JOB WORK

Bring your job work to the Ad-
vocate Office.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12

If it comes from VanarsdelPs it's
the best.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12

selves.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-01-01
Some Facts Regarding
Foreign Importation

The Department of Commerce has
issued a statement showing the differ
ent kinds of articles imported into the
United States from European coun-
tries. The compilation of this data
was made necessary in order to in
diligently answer the numerous quer-
les received, since the European war
began, from merchants and manufac-
turers in practically every country in
the world. According to the report,
the United States is dependent upon
England for large proportion of the
cotton goods consumed in this country,
approximately $4,000, 900 yards of
cloth valued at $40, 900, 900 being i'm
ported into the United States annual
ly.
Germany supplies the American
trade with a large quantity of chemi-
Gals, and last year sold $40, 900, 600
worth to United States merchants.
Other important articles imported
from Germany to the United States
are cotton goods, palm oil, polish,
salts, wood pulp, toys, machinery,
cutlery, gloves, silks, paper goods,
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-01-01
Gilbert lite ms

VIM. Plank and mother, and Mr..
and Mrs. Johnson Cordell were visitors
at the home of A. j. Hill Wednesday.
Mrs. Susie Miller entertained a
large party of friends and relatives
at her home Christmas day. Mr.. and
Mrs. V. M. Richardson also enter
tanned number of friends and rela-
tives on the same day.
About forty-five people attended the
social Tuesday evening at the w. B.
Reese home Tuesday evening. 1t was
very pleasant affair.
Miss Audra Hill is spending her
vacation at her home near Gilbert.
Miss Harriet Fairbanks and Miss
Anderson, formerly teachers in the
Gilbert schools, are visiting their old
friends on the ridge during the holt
days.
Snow, which began falling Christ
mas night, is now ten or twelve in
ches deep IN this section. The ground
was frozen when it fell, and the
sleighing will be good, since the
roads were quite smooth before the
snow.
Ben Trutton is still in Spokane.
He writes that the weather has been
too cold to exercise his new automo-
bile very much. He is enjoying him
self, he says, and declares that the
cost of living, everything considered,
is more reasonable in.Spokane than in
the smaller towns. Ben is some
''goer," and his friends fear they
will never see him again, unless he
has exceptionally good luck with his
new horseless carriage.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-01-01

Fifteen inches of snow was reported
on the hill at the top of the Gilbert
grade yesterday morning.
The new parsonage which the Pres
byterian Home Missionary society is
building on the Indian allotment at
Ahsahka, is nearing completion.
Fred Hammond has the contract.
w. M. Chandler left for Boise yes
treday morning, expecting to spend
sixty days at the state capital. He
expects to land clerkship, having
the support of many of the most prom
inent members. While a member of
the Legislature Mr.. Chandler made
many friends.
Fred Tfotskey, the jeweler, turned
out beautiful piece of work for John
Swanson the first of the week. While
in the timber last summer Mr.. Swan
son picked up Moose horn. At the
base two prongs project in such way
as to form braces or supports that
hold the broad shovel upright, with
the point of the fiat and main prong
curving gracefully back from the per-
pendicular. In the center of the
shovel Mrs Trotskey inserted clock
the dial just even with the surface Of
the horn, making one of the most a
tractive clocks we have ever seen.
Fred Hammond and wife spen
Christmas in Moscow. They saw tn,
municipal Christmas tree, mammoth
fir, sixty feet high, decorated witt
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-01-01
Call For Bids

Bids for furnishing the Northern
Idaho Sanitarium with supplies will
be received until January 9Th, 1915,
by the directors.
A complete list of supplies wanted
will be furnished bidders, upon appli-
cation, by the Medical Superinten-
dent, Orofno, Idaho.
Full description or samples should
accompany each bid, and preference
will be given bidders who furnish
samples.
Accepted samples will be kept and
paid for. Non accepted samples will
be returned at bidders expense.
Bidders are requested to make their
prices for goods delivered at Orofino,
Idaho, freight prepaid.
Bids must be sent in sealed enve-
lopes marked Bids For Supplies, !"
and addressed to the Northern Idaho
Sanitarium, Orofno, Idaho.
This board reserves the right to re-
lect any or all bids. By order of the
/ board.
w. B. KINNE, Secretary.
Dec 4-Dec %.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-01-01
A Worthy Cause

Dorcas Circle has secured the use
of republican headquarters for next
Thursday afternoon, January 7. The
meeting will he for the purpose OF
sewing for needy families, of which
there is pressing need Immediately
Anyone interested, or having clothing
of any kind that may be utilized, is
invited to come if possible, or sent
the clothing if impossible to attenc
and assist. Bring thimble and scis.
sors, and come early. Remember the
time and place. The ladies have dis
covered number of needy families
There is one school where a number
of little children are poorly clad anc
need help at once. For further in
formation inquire of Mrs. P. L. Or
cult.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-01-01

There will be preaching in the
Christian church in Orofino Sunday
morning at IL and in the evening,
Elder Johnson to deliver the sermons.
All are invited.
Elder johnson will begin his en-
gagement with the Christian church
of Orofino Sunday, January 8. Mem
bers urged to be present.
The Church of God Sunday school
had Christmas tree Friday night.
There was good attendance, and the
tree was beautifully decorated. At
the conclusion of the program oranges
and apples were distributed to all.
The N. P. passenger train had
strenuous trip coming up from Lewis
ton Wednesday evening, being COM
PEELED to run slow on account of rocks
sliding onto the track, caused by the
thaw. Between Orofino and Greer
the train was stopped seven times to
removed rocks from the track, and
SeVeTdl were encountered from AnSan-
ka to Orofino.
Miss Jessie Harris, teacher in
the Garfield public schools, has been
guest of Mrs. P. E. McRoberts dur
ing the holidays.
There seems to be an unusual
amount of pneumonia in this section
this winter, several cases being re-
ported at the present time. Usually
there is little of this disease in Clear
water county. DR.. Horswill reports
the following cases: w. B. King 8
baby at Ahsahka; D. B. Morley Is
baby at Greer; Benton Fruits baby
at Fraser.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-01-01

clover and sugar beet seed, rice -four,
cocoa, spirits, wines, and malt liq-
uors.
France supplies the United States
with large amount Of luxuries,
among them the most important being
silks, art works, autos and wines.
We also import perfumes, diamonds
and motion picture films from this
country. France contributes few
necessities to the United States.
Italy supplies large quantities OF
macaroni, fruits and nuts, olive oil,
prepared vegetables, cheese, still
wines, art works, hats, argols and
distilled oils. Netherlands is lead
ing source of diamonds and wrapper
tobacco, and also sends us hides, fish
spices, tin and paper stock. Belgium
is our largest source of diamonds, ane
also sends us much rubber, hides ant
! furs, and linens. Switzerland lead.
as our source of imported cotton lace.
and watches, and is important in tn,
matter of cheese, silk goods and Goa
tar. Ireland supplies large quantities
| of linens.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-01-01

varied colored electric lights, SHIN
mering tinsel and glittering orna-
ments, the gift of the people of Mos
cow to the children of that commun-
ity. Mr.. Hammond says it was one
of the most beautiful sights he ever
saw, and was impressive. The tree
stood in the middle Of the paved
street at the intersection of Main and
Third streets.
County Commissioner-elect Coontz
of Greer, accompanied by Mrs. Coontz,
were down from Greer Wednesday.
l. Hanson has completed putting up
his ice for next season, having stored
away over 200 tons of the best quality
any country can produce.
George Gertje, prominent farmer
of the Russell section, was an Orofino
visitor Tuesday. He reported good
sleighing, foot of snow having fall
len just previous to his departure for
the valley.
The Orofino high school basket bal
team will play the Weippe team thi.
evening at Weippe. A number Of
enthusiasts of the game will accom-
pany the local team. Orofino has de
feated Weippe once this season
Buescher will be out of the gam,
owing to badly burned ankle.
7. c. Reese has spent the Christ
mas vacation with his parents at Gil
bert.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-01-01
Local News.

Miss Abbie Mix, who is now teach
ing in the Standpoint schools, arrived
in Orofno Wednesday for short visit
with friends. She was accompanied
from Moscow by Miss Bernice Day.
C. 0. Portfors left for Spokane
Wednesday morning in response to or
ders to check up contractors who are
cutting timber for his company. Mr..
Portfor's headquarters are at Sand
point.
The w. C. T. U. will hold moth
er's meeting at the home of Mrs.
Holsclaw at 2 p. m. Thursday, jan
uary 7. All mothers are cordially
invited to attend.
"A Nations Punishment" will be
the subject of the sermon for Sunday
morning at the Methodist church.
Sunday school at 10 o'clock, Epworth
League at 6 80 and preaching at 7 80.
These services are for the purpose of
benefitting the community and every
one should take part in them.
Miss Abigail Howard, Miss Maud
Mix, and Mrs. Bennell gave party
Tuesday night in the Republican head
quarters building in honor of Chas.
and France Foil, who are home from
Spokane for the holidays, and theil
friend, Richard McClintock of Spo.
kane. Twenty-Five guests were pres
ent. Refreshments were served.
Carl Thompson, the Ahsahka merch.
ant, was in Orofino on business Wed
nesday.
The Tennis Club gave their annua
ball in Odd Fellows hall last night
celebrating the birth of the new year
Everybody wore cotton, to show theil
loyalty to American industry, and ,
most enjoyable time was had. Tn,
hall was decorated with evregreens
and refreshments were served.
]. A. Johnson, accompanied by hi
daughter, were Orofno visitors yester
day. Tax paying was the principa
business that brought Mr.. Johnson t
] the county seat at this time.
Johnny Hanson left yesterday morn
ing for Patterson, California, to spen
the winter with his father. He wa
accompanied as far as Spokane by hi
sister, Mrs. d. w. Stevens, who wi
visit a sister for few days.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-01-01
School Directors Convention

A meeting of the school directors
of Clearwater county will be held in
Orofno Saturday, January 9, and it is
important that there be full at
tendance. Among the speakers who
will deliver addresses is Prof. Phil
Soulen of the University of Idaho,
and Prof. Clarke of the Lewiston
Normal. The purpose of this meet
ing is to discuss subjects dealing with
the rural schools generally, and the
public schools in particular, and every
school director in the county should
attend. The meeting is of interest
to every school in the county. Come
and take part.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1915-11-19

This has been true from re-
hottest antiquity, and Sir
Walter Scott, more than any
other author, perhaps, has
glorifed the gallant, chival-
rous and knightly wooer.
But to play on sappy sentl-
ment, to fill the press with
bosh and pifle about the
smallest events and acts of a
bride and groom elect, be-
cause they are people of sta
ton and note soon safes the
Americna people and cheap
ems the sacred functions of
love and marriage. We are
glad that the pre-nuptial
publicity campaign has been
called off, and our veneration
for President Wilson has ma
terially increased.
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,soRRfesident Wilson's splen-
!, did common sense must have
come into play in calling off
the silly society reporters
neand cub penny-a-liners ON the
big papers, who have been
exploiting the bride-to-be of
the president-telling of her
most trivial movements, her
likes and dislikes, the color
of her gloves, donated by her
beau ideal, and h~fty-seven
other petty things, all inane
and inconsequential. Motor
trips of MIR. Wilson and his
hance were played up melo-
dramatically, and the kodak
fanatics were in high glee,
when all of a sudden the
white light was turned off,
and of late we aren't hearing
a word concerning the affair.
The sane people of the coun-
try were WONDERING If the
good president had become
maudlin for the time being,
descended from his lofty Pc
destal and, to use a phrase of
Jack London, ''lost his silk"
All the world loves a lover.
and the more distinguished
that lover the more interest
ed is the public, of course.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1915-11-19

Panama must be getting
ready for something, o r
wants to be known as a
~"power." She wants to Dor
row a million dollars from
Uncle Sam.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1915-11-19

Just now it's a great honor
to shake the hand of a man
who has shaken the hand of a
twenty-third cousin Of Mrs.
Gait.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1915-11-19

1t is quite noticeable that
the farmers societies all over
the country are taking a
stand against the big pre-
paredneSs program. This
is one program of the presi-
dent that does not seem to
have the backing of the ag-
ricultural interests.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1915-11-19
Electric Theatre
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