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Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1916-11-10
A False Report Corrected

l am just in possession of a
letter from a friend. stating that
in certain communities there is'a
report to the effect that the
BarbOurville Baptist Institute
will not take students unless
they board in the dormitories;
Allow me to say that this is, abb
solutely false-just like some
former reports have been circu-
lated for the purpose of keeping
students out of the Institute.
Our dormitories are open tothose
who wish to stay in them. and
especially to assure people that
they can have boarding place,
and our students are allowed to
board where they please. We
wish to state that the Barbour
vile Baptist Institute has never
been in a better condition. The
fall session is unusually good and
we have splendid instructors.
The prospects for the winter
term are encouraging. This
school has always made progress
because of the work it has done.
Our students are our advertise
ments. Folks who know US know
we do not allow idlers in our
school. We assure people value
received for the time and money
spent with US. We wish to say
to our friends pay no attention"
to such reports as the above. and
furthermore, we would BE- de-
lighted to know when such re-
ports are circulated. 81"
Cordially yours,
BarbOurville Baptist Institute.
]. A. LOWRY. Pres.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1916-11-10
Conditions Along
The Border.

Dear Editor and Friends of
Knox County:
take great pleasure in writ
ing you of the conditions of the
Mexican border.
We have been here about six
weeks, in camp with about
10000 National guards and
regular soldiers, representing
every part of the United States.
We were in a parade on Sept. Is,
every branch of the u. S. Army
being represented. 1t was the
largest since the Civil War.
Kentucky and Ohio soldiers did
their part and received a compli-
ment from General Bell.
Cacti, rattle-snakes, scorpions,
ceptipedes and horned toads are
about the only thing that is
raised in this part of Texas.
People say it don't rain here, but
it has been raining here for
a week. 1t gets very cold at
night and during the day it is
very hot. Sand storms are very
frequent. You can't tell when
one is coming up. If you are so
unlucky as to be caught out in
one you are out of luck. You
ant see ten feet in front of you.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1916-11-10
FOR SALE

A tract of land containing 80
acres, about half of il is leavel
and the other half is timbered
land, located just across the Big
Richland bridge, and is just out
side of the corporate limits of the
city, but is within the Free Grad
ed school district where we have
as good school as is to be found.
| will sell this place cheap for
cash in hand. Call on address,
w. II. MCDONALD, Barbour
vile, Ky.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1916-11-10

FL PaSo is a beautiful city of
SO. 600 people; green the year
around; situated on the banks of
the Rio Grande River, the bound
cry line between Mexico and the
United States. On the other
is Juarez, Mexico, the famous
race track center of the South.
There are just a few American
citizens that live in that town.
An American soldier is not allow
ed over there in uniform. Several
have gone over, but have never
returned. 1t was supposed that
Carranza soldiers killed them.
The Mexican soldiers patrol their
side of the river and the Ameri-
can soldiers their side. Occasion
ally an American soldier is killed
from the Mexico side. OF course
we return the fire. generally
with three or four killed and
several wounded. | was on
guard one night several weeks
ago and Villa soldiers made an
attack on the Carranza soldiers
in Jurez. l could hear the re-
ports from their guns. Several
were killed. The u. S. soldiers
were not bothered.
l am glad that ! have had a
chance to get the military train
ing that | have. In case of real
Continued on last page.)
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1916-11-10
LETTER OF CON-
GRADUATION
COOPERATIVE Extension Work
In Agriculture and Home
Economies.
STATE or KENTUCKY.
Eastern State Normal School.
Richmond, Kentucky,

IIIilillOllh' htIIluChy,
November l, 1916.
Mr.. William Tye.
Barbourville, Ky.
Ny dear Tye:
want to congratulate you on
the excellent work of your Pig
Club Boy. ] am certainly proud
of the fact that you were able to
win the State Championship at
the State Fair.
| also want to congratulate
Mr.. Robson, President and Mr..
Cole, Cashier and the Board of
Directors of the FIRST National
Bank of Barbourville for their
advanced idea in regard to the
agriculture Of Knox county.
know that they have been much
help to you as we'll as to the ex-
tension work and it is through
the aid of such institutions as
this bank that a brighter day is
dawning for Kentucky. As you
probably know, this bank was
the first bank in Kentucky to
accept the idea of giving away
pigs to help the boys in their
county and the example that
they have laid down has been
followed practically all over the
State.
am coming to Knox before
long and hope that through
some generous assistance, such
as we have gotten from the above
bank, to be able to put on a
strong campaign for better
cattle.
Very truly yours,
|. H. COLLINS.
District Agent.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1916-11-10

From the above averages can
be seen how nearly alike all the
rooms are averaging in thei, in
deavor to win the banner. Let's
see who comes out ahead next
Monday.
Last Saturday at Artemus, two
exciting basketball games were
played. The High School Girls
Second Team played Artemus
School Girls Team and the score
Wallet 6 to 6. so another game
will have to be played ere the
game can be claimed by either.
The High School Boys Second
Team won from Artemus by a
score of 33 to 8. As we do not
have the names of the Artemus
players. the lineup cannot be
published.
the Chapel Exercises. last
Monday, were quite interesting.
1t consisted of Devotional Ex-
cercises and then all the remain
ing time was given over to Song
Service. led by Prof. Oldfeld
with his comet, and Miss Faulk-
ner at the piano. Atpresent the
school does not possess books,
only a few borrowed ones. This
lack of song books is one of Oul
drawbacks. However the stu
dents all love TO sing and each
one of them enjoyed the special
Song Service, Monday.
- =,
New students are still enroll
ing. If they keep coming in
there will soon be 400 enrolled.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1916-11-10
The Tuesday Club.

The Tuesday Club met at the
h me Of Mrs. A. W. Hopper
Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. w. G..
Black was the leader of the day,
assisted by Mrs. Geo. Tye and
Mrs. Sawyer A. Smith. he
follwing interesting program was
given:
Pittsburg, Early Gateway to
The West Mrs. A. W. Hopper.
Overthrow of New France
Miss Gertrude Black.
Causes of Revolution-Mrs. w.
s. Hudson.
Experiences of Colonial Life
Mrs. Archibald.
Early Patbfhders-Mrs. W.
H. Faulkner.
John Hall. Bay View Man
Mrs. McClung.
Crater Lake-Mrs. W. c.
Black.
The spelling test was most in
teresting as well as instructive.
Most delightful refreshments
were served. The Club will hold
its next meeting at the home of
Mrs. Sawyer A. Smith.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1916-11-10
Ladies Aid to Hold
Christmas Sale,

The Lodies Aid of the M. E.
Church will hold their Christmas
Sale on Friday. December Is,
1916. during the entire day.
The place will be announced
later.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1916-11-10
BAWOURvILLE
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

This week the Seventh and
Eiwht Grades again won the At
tendance Punctullty bann er.
The general averages are the best
yet; 96T being the average for
the whole school. The following
are the averages of each room:
Evening star., 1916-10-02
WILL END SESSION HERE
WITH AUTO TOUR OF CITY
New officers for the National Asso-
citation Of Local Preachers Of the
M. E. Church Are Installed.

The ffty-ninth annual convention of
the National Association of Local
Preachers of the Methodist Episcopal
Church will end today with an auto
mobile tour of the city. beginning at
$3.50 o'clock. This morning the install
lation Of the new officers was held. aft
er the devotional services, which were
conducted by Revs. F. H. Huth and
George Tflley. A praise and prayer
service was conducted this afternoon
at the Douglas Memorial M. E Church
by the new president of the associa-
tion. Rev. E. H. Bookmyer.
Following the installation of Of
flcers this morning Rev. DIR. W. r.
Wedderspoon. pastor of Foundry NJ e
Church. made an address. DR.. Wed
Of the Apostle Paul. bringing out that
the right path is marked by the blood
of those who have made the way, and
who have travelled 1t.
He urged that when speaking min
listers should treat the gospel as some-
thing precious and that they should
encourage and comfort their listeners
fmously passed resolutions favorinG
prohibition in the District and through.
out the country.
The new officers Of the association
are: President, Rev. e. H. Bookmyer
vice president, Rev. George w. Mooney
secretary. Rev. B. n. Kenney; assistant
secretary, Rev. 8. M. Croft: correspond
and treasurer. Rev. F. H. HUH A spe
cdal committee has been appointed Il
select the place for the holding OF tn,
next convention.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
ASK EARLY DECISION IN
INDIAN LAND LIQUOR CASE
Milwaukee Brewers Demand Right
to Ship Beer Into Former Res
ervation in Minnesota.

Early determination by the Supreme
Court of the United States of whether
railroads may be required to transport
liquor into a large section Of Mime
sofa, in which the government is seek
ing to prohibit the traffic, on the
ground that it is Indian country" is
requested in an appeal on file today.
The court has been asked to advance
for hearing a test case of a Milwaukee
brewing company against the govern
ment and the Great Northern Railway
Company. which refused shipments of
beer.
The territory involved, formerly the
Chippewa Indian reservation. embraces
1900 square miles. an area equal to
the four states of Massachusetts,,
Rhode Island. Delaware and Connecti-
cut, and has 100000 white Inhabitants.
Grand Rapids, Cohasset and Bemidji.
The land was ceded to the Chippewas
in 1856. Although most Of it has since
passed into private ownership and few
Indians remain there, the government
has barred liquor traffic on the ground
that the territory still remains In
dian country" in which Congress has
ordered that no liquor shall be sold.
That the district is no longer In
dian country" and that no federal laws
prohibit shipment thereto of beer or
other unfermented liquor. especially
that bought outside of Minnesota for
private consumption, was Intellectually
contended by the brewing company in
the Minnesota federal court, which dis
missed it's suit, the present appeal to
the Supreme Court following.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
BIG INCREASE IN THE USE
OF NATURAL GAS IN U. S.
Statistics for Year 1915 Show Total
of 62s, ,57s, ,542, 900 Cubic
Feet Consumed.

More natural gas was used in the
United States during 1915 than ever be-
fore. Statistics issued today by the geo.
logical survey show 62s,57s, ,s42, 900 cubic
feet Of natural gas was used, exceeding
by nearly $1,000. 10000 cubic feet. or 6
per cent. the former record. established
in 1914
The average price of this gas at the
point Of consumption was 1912 cents a
thousand cubic feet, and its total market
value was $40. 01.312,3s1. a gain Of $7,196,-
857. or 7.6 per cent, compared with 1914.
Thirty-five per cent of the gas produced
was distributed to 2.195, ,081 domestic con-
sumers at an average of 2S. 80 cents Per
thousand cubic feet. The remaining 65
per cent was distributed to 1S,S58 indus
trial consumers at an average Of 81 cents
per thousand.
West Virginia led in production with
value of S36,424.263. Pennsylvania was
second with $21 ,13s,6 sos; Ohio third with
ST. .3S1. .060, and Oklahoma fourth with
$9.195,S04. The output in California and
Kansas was slightly more than "a. .000. .O0G
each and in Texas. New York and Louisi-
ana more than 100000 worth.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
Lamp Shade Frames
and the Materials for
Making Shades

A special section in the Drapery.
Department is being devoted to
the display of Lamp and Candle
Shade Frames, with the materials
for making them. There are
many designs for the guidance
and suggestion Of those who have
not fully decided.
Lamp Shade Frames-A new stock
of Shaped Wire Frames, of heavy
quality wire in all sizes and the
numerous shapes now being used for
all styles of lamps. We can cover
these to your order, making shades
in any combination, or we will sell
you the materials for your own maxi
ing. New Shades designed to order.
Plain and Fancy Silks, Metal Gal
looms and Braids-Soft Silks in all
the soft and handsome colorings for
making shades, together with Metal
Ga1loons, Braids, Laces Fringes,
Cords in the metal effects and color
ings for trimming and decorative
purposes.
Reed and Willow Lamps and Stand
ards.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
AS DINNER GUEST.
Mrs. L. W. Prince to Be Entertained
bv Retail Merchants.

Mrs. Lucinda w. Prince. efficiency ex.
pert of Boston, who is to lecture on th<
need of teaching salesmanship In th<
public schools Of the District. at the
Willard Hotel Monday night next. Is te
be entertained at dinner at the vii.
lard by members Of the Retail Mer.
chants Association, upon the invitation
of which she is coming to Washington
Commissioner Oliver p. Newman, Err
nest L. Thurston, superintendent OF
schools, and DR.. John Van Schaick
president of the board OF education
have been invited to attend the dinner
r. P. Andrews, president OF the Retail
Merchants Association, today an.
nounced the committee which will en-.
tertain Mrs. Prince. It comprises Mr.
Andrews, Julius GarfLkle. A. Lisner
Sigmund Kann, s. w. Woodward. w.
W. Everett, Geo. s. DeNeale, Samuel
Hart, Harold n. Levi. M. Goldenbere
and Harry King.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
MOUNT ZION CINE. CHURCH
CELEBRATING Centennial

Services in observance of the Tooth
anniversary of the Mount Zion Col
ored Methodist Episcopal Church were
begun there yesterday and will con-
tinue until October 81.
George w. Taylor, superintendent
was in charge of the anniversary OF
the Sunday school observance. held
at $3.50 O'Clock. At IL o'clock Rev
N. M. Carroll, pastor Of Centennial
NJ. E. Church of Baltimore. delivered
the sermon.
An observance for old folks was held
at 2:30 o'clock. under the leadership
of William Douglas. class leader. At
8 o'clock in the evening Rev. d. De
Witt Turpeau delivered a sermon on
The Extended Frontier of Mount
Zion's Horizon"
This evening the anniversary car
nival and bazaar will be held in the
lecture room of the church This fea-
ture will continue throughout the
period set aside for the anniversary
observance.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
HENRY N. WILLIS DEAD.
Retired Railway Employe Of Thirty.
four YearS Residence.

Hurry NJ Willis, for a number of
Ssars q resilient Of Washington. died
a h11 home. 1910 10th street south
e0G yesterday. He was seventy I'VE
years old.
FunerA services VIII be held at 2
Uac9ock tomorrow afternoon from his
lo<e home. Interment will take place
n Rock Creek cemetery.
M. willis was born IN Battle Creek
Mich. and came to Washington in
1881. He was for twenty-five years an
smpfoye OF the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, having been retired from ac-
tive service.
He leaves a widow. a daughter, Mrs
Elizabeth A. Gavin. and three grand
children Mr.. Willis was a brother of
Bdward II. Willis. prominent Mason,
Who died In 1913.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
The New Couch Covers

Copies of Oriental Rugs and
other rich and exclusive designs
are seen in Our Moquette Couch
Covers, of the softest and most
lustrous texture. There is
nothing more effective and ele-
CANT in Couch Covers than these
Silk Moquettes.
Tapestry Couch Covers in an
excellent assortment of magnif-
cent French, English, Chinese,
Oriental and other designs, show
ing profusion of gold and me-
tallic threaded effects, from $500
to $I2.5o.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
SILENT ON F0LICE JUDGE.
DEPARTMENT Of Justice Declines to
Gay Who VIII Be Appointed.

The Department Of Justice today
Vouad give no intimatfon as to when
tho appointment OF a Judge Of the
Polfce Court Of the District to succeed
Judge Pugh would be made, nor as to
tho identity OF the successful candi-
dstA From other sources. however, 1t
has been Learned that an appointment
10 to be expected soon.
It was admitted at the department
that Eugene A Jones. a practicing at
toenoy of this city, was a candidate
for the Office. Other candidates in
Sciude Judge Pugh, W. A. Covfneton Of
Georgia. A Leftwfch Sinclair, p. II
MarsnAiL Charles W. Darr and Robert
Evening star., 1916-10-02
The New Portieres.

Plain colorings in materials
that give a richness and magni-
fcence to the surroundings are
seen in the new portieres.
Rich Fiber Silks
In rose, mulberry, greens.
brown, fawn, gold, red, blue and
two-toned effects. Lustrous silks
that drape well and impart the
desired elegance to the entire en-
semble of the room.
$1z.5O and $500 pair.
Solid Color Double Velvet
Portieres
In rose-and-green, greenland
green, red-and-green, blue-and-
gold-a different color on each
side. The artistic and decorative
qualities of these portieres are
unsurpassed.
$16.5O pair.
Other Portieres from $3.50 up
ward.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
Just Pay for
$500 Worth
of Records
and We Will
Deliver This
$4,000
Victrola.
Wctrola.

Those who wish to buy Vic
trola will receive the most rea-
sonable terms from u.s. The
above is but an instance of how
easy we make it for you to own
one of these wonderful musical
instruments.
Come to our Fourth-foor Vic
trola Parlors and let us demon
strate the wide scope and power
of the Victrola, and have us ex-
plain our terms on all the various
models and prices. Then you will
sec there is no real reason for be-
ing without Victrola-any mod
el from $500 to $4,000.
We have absolutely new ma
chimes and records.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
Furnishings for College
Boys and Girls Rooms.

The proper colorings and
articles for completely furnish
ing the rooms of college boys
and girls.
Cretonne and Tapestry Pillows
and Pillow Covers,
Scrim and Net Curtains,
Tapestry Couch Covers,
Cretonne Laundry Bags,
Cretonne Shoe Bags,
Table Scarfs and Covers,
Leather Pillows, Mats and Scarfs,
Wicker Furniture.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
MISS ROBERTA D. WRIGHT DIES.
Funeral Services to Be Held at Her
Sisters Home Tomorrow

Miss Roberta D. Wright died at San
atorium, Md. Saturday night after a
long illness. She was twenty-three
years old. Funeral services will be
held at the home of Mrs. James Milfar
S642 New Hampshire avenue north
west. tomorrow afternoon at 2:s0
O'Clock, Rev. Lucfus c. Clark. pastor
of Hamline NJ. E. Church. oficiating.
Miss Wright was the daughter oil
John N. Wright of Des Moines, Iowa
and formerly of Washington. In addi.
ton to her father, she leaves five sis.
ters. Mrs. Charles Crump, Mrs. George
A. Finch. Mrs. James Millar, Mrs. WIN.
liam Fl. Hotel and Miss Elsie Wright
and brother, Thomas Wright, all Of
Washington.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
HONOR CAPT. r. E. SMITH.
Fellow Employees Present Him Will
q Token Of Esteem.

Capt Robert Emmett Smith, for
dfty years an employe of the bureau of
crop estimates. Department Of Agr1-
culfuTe. was today presented with a
token oe esteem by co-workers in the
bureau Leon n Essabrook, chief of
ths bureau Of crop estimates, made the
presentation.
Mr.. Smith Joined the service October
II 1864. being connected with the d.
.vt11on OF statistics, now grown into
the bureau of crop estimates He Is a
past commander Of Phil Sheridan Post,
No. 3. g. A R., having served with the
.1$4fh Pennsylvania Infantry during
the waH He is a graduate of the
-0eoeUetown University Law School.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
Vases
IuWonderful Variety

A Cut Glass Vase is the one
piece of Cut Glass in which the
greatest beauty and variety can
be introduced. 1t may be mas
sive or it may be very graceful ;
It may be small enough for a
single bloom or so large that It IS
used only for its magnificent
ornamentation and establishment
to the furniture and the room.
We have many original shapes
and cuttings in our display
inter, floral and miter and all
floral; a genuine reproduction of
English Rock Crystal.
$lI00 to <a7Ao. 49,.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
CONFERENCE POSTPONED.
Officers Of Milk Producers' Associa,
ton to Meet Thursdav.

Ine omcers of the Maryland and vfr-
sinaA Mix Producers Association, who
were 70 have met today to proceed
with their plans TOR bringing about the
establishment Of . municipal dairy or
. cooperative distributing plant IN
Warrington. postponed their meeting
untn Thursday afternoon at 1880
o'clock.
In the meantime Y. E. Booker, who
has been selected as business mana ger
for the association. is collecting data
from q number of cities where the
milk producers have established CO.
operative distributing plants.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
Held for Robbing Hotel Rooms

Two charges Of housebroaking have
been preferred against Lewis p. Rus
sell. twenty-one years old. who was ar
rested in the New Willard Hotel Satur-
day night. where. it Is charged. he
robbed the rooms Of two guests. Sew
eral articles Of jewelry taken from the
prisoner. it is stated, have been identi-
fed az the property Of gues,ts OF Bal
timore hotel. They were taken from
the Baltimore hotel recently, according
to the police Of that city.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
Fabrics for Draperies, Wall
Coverings and Hangings
and Upholstering Furniture.

New Silk and Satin Damasks.
Rich Velours and Velvets.
New Soft Drapery Silks.
New Tapestries, in floral, verdure and
period designs.
New Brocades.
New Poplins, Armures and Reps
Modern and antique designs, each one
carried out in the proper coloring and
materials There are fabrics here for
every possible want in interior decora-
tions, hangings and upholsteries. The
collection is larger than ever and dis
played to better advantage
Evening star., 1916-10-02
M006w@r6 6 I0tbr0p
Table Runners, Pillow
Covers, Fancy Scarfs
and Panels

In Tapestries, Velours. Silks
and the most magnificent fabrics
woven.
Colorings of rose, greens, reds.
blues and browns in exquisite
and very effective designs. show
ing the most superb taste in COM
bining colorings.
Rich Fiber Silk Table Runners.
$500 each.
Pillow Covers, square and oblong.
Sl.0o each.
Circular Table Mats. sSc and sl.7s
each.
Table and Piano Scarfs of various
kinds and colorings-Tapestries.
Brocades, Leathers-S200 to $1,000.
Velvet Pillow Covers-oblong and
square. in soft colorings that are dif-
ferent on each side, Sl.00 each.
Other Table Scarfs and Pillow Cow
ers in Japanese Cloths and materials
of various kinds, showing the best
taste and decorative excellence.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
Fire Does $500 Damage in House.

morning about $3.50 o'clock discovered
nre in the house of Abraham Roberts,
1875 U street. The boys notified mem
bers of No. engine company, who
went to the house and extinguished a
fire in the dining room. 1t started In
q buffet from some cause which was
not determined, and did $500 damage.
Members OF the Roberts family were
away from homo when the nre oc-
currod.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
PARK CONCERTS AT END,
Open,Air Season, Which Began IN
June. Closed Saturday.

Tia season Of open-air concerts IN
the public parks for 1916 closed with
the concert given by the United States
Marine Band in the White House
grounds Saturday afternoon.
Beginning June last concerts were
held every week day (weather permit
ting) up to and including the last day
Army Engineer Band aiboenAtsd IN
RJapE-4AA aennaEtAt Z