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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15
HUGHES A DISAPPOINTMENT

Candidate Hughes must prove a
great disappointment to his party in
his speaking tour of the country.
His speeches are lacking in force
and originality and made up prin-
cipally of criticisms Of his appo-
nent, the latches of whose shoes he
is unworthy to unloose. He gives
no intimation of what he would have
done if in Wilson's place, content
ing himself with words that border
on abuse and which make him ride
ulOus, lowering the campaign for
the highest Office almost to the level
of the constable's race. When cor
rected in fragrant mis-statements
against the administration, he eth
err fails to make amends or does
so in such a way as to increase
the gravity of the offense. The Re-
publican candidate is proving him
self very, small man and un-
worthy of the Office he seeks. His
TRADES against President Wilson
are not making him any votes, as
the people know what the president
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15
LIVE STOCK NEWS

Mr.. Henry R. Prewitt shipped
Thursday to Chicago "a head Of
fat cattle that weighed on average
Of 1875 pounds. These cattle we're
sold several weeks ago to Mr.. Uhl-
man for 1925 a hundred pounds.
The same bunch of cattle would
not bring today by $1,000 as much
as they did by the early contract
price.
The cattle Of Rein Owings,
about 20 head purchased some
time ago by Monte Fox at 1925,
we're shipped to the East last week.
The cattle we're in fine shape and
weighed about 1900 pounds.
r. E. Upton shipped out thirty
cattle Friday to the East, which
we're in good shape and weighed
about 1,45O pounds. These cattle
we're sold by contract to Henry S.
Caywood, buyer for an Eastern
concern, several months ago.
Monte Fox, of Danville, was here
last week looking over the big cat
tie, and made one purchase, secur-
ing 40 head of 1,500-pound cattle
from Dunlap Gay at a private
price, reported to be about nine
cents per pound.
Thomas M. Greene bought last
week from John Hardwick so pick
ed cattle weighing about .425
pounds, for which he paid 1925
per hundred, with 8 per cent. shrink.
The market for the heavy cattle
seems to indicate a little better
prices, and as there are many of
the fat steers yet unsold in the
county a great deal of money will
be brought in through the medium
of the sales.
Little other stock has changed
hands, few mich cows selling at
from $50 to $40. Lambs have been
going away most every day. These
lambs were sold by contract and
brought a large amount of money
into the hands of the handlers Of
sheep.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15
NATIVE OF MONTGOMERY

Miss Elizabeth Hoffman, SO years
old, died last Wednesday morning
at her home in North Middletown
following a long illness from gen.
eral debility. She is survived by
three nieces: Misses Lou, Fannie
and Cornie Benthall, all of whom
lived with her during the greater
part of her life. Miss Hoffman was
born in Montgomery county but
moved TO North Middletown when a
young woman. The funeral took
place Thursday afternoon at the
residence, Rev. John w. Christoph-
erson officiating. The burial was
in the North Middletown cemetery.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15
Rural Carrier Examination

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an ex-
animation for the county of Bath,
to be held at Mt. Sterling on Sep
TENDER 9, 1916, to fill the position
of rural carrier at Bethel, and va
cancies that may later occur on
rural routes from other post offices
in the aforementioned county. The
examination will be open only to
male citizens who are actually dom
iciled in the territory of a post Office
in the county and who meet the
other requirements set forth in Form
No. 1877. This form and applica-
ton blanks may be obtained from
the Offices mentioned above or from
the United States Civil Service
Commission at Washington, D. C.
Applications should be forwarded to
the Commission at Washington at
the earliest practicable date.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15
SECRETARY WILSON TO BE
LABOR DAY SPEAKER

The Blue Grass Federation of
Labor is arranging for big cele-
bration at Lexington September 2,
when Hon. w. B. Wilson, Secre-
tary of Labor in President Wilson's
cabinet, will deliver the principal
address at 1880 that evening. There
will be other speakers and a great
time is anticipated. A general in
vitation is extended to the public
and all organizations of labor.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15
THE FAIR SITUATION

continue have fair yearly the people must get be-
msefshly the
With thought of reward several local nes have neglected
public the time has
they helped The is the usod stock the
Association amounting $2l1250, ghyfour
be subscribed order that ready
may be available
There nothing of benefit all the people than county
public spirited that
help Mr. Reader by subscribing for
subscription share would help feel
Don't be asked but telephone the local
newspapers the number of shares you will take
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15

Mr.. Leo Schlegel, of this city, has
accepted a position with the Berry
Varnish Company at Detroit, Mich,
and will leave this week to begin
work. Mr.. Schlegel is the son Of
Mrs. Mary Clark Schlegel and a
graduate of the Mt. Sterling High
school. He is a most excellent and
deserving young man.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15
MARRY HERE

Miss Ruth Amyx, of this city,
and Mr.. Robert Draper Jennings, of
Caldwell county, were married at
the home of Rev. B. w. Trimble,
who officiated, Thursday evening.
The ceremony was witnessed by a
few friends and relatives. The bride
is the daughter Of Mrs. William
Amyx and is a very attractive
young woman. The groom is an
employee of the Old Kentucky Tele-
phone and Telegraph Co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15
Horse for Sale.

Good gentle driving horse abso>
lutely safe for women and children.
Will stand anywhere without being
hitched. Apply to n. I. Settle,
(6-4t) Phone SO or %.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15
BUILDING NEW HOME

Mr.. B, G.. Land, of this city, has
purchased nice building lot from
Prof. NJ. ]. Goodwin on North Sy-
camore street and has begun the
erection of modern two story
brick residence.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15

has done for the country and they
will teach the former Justice Of
the Supreme Court a lesson in
manners that will last him for all
time.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15

Palm Beach and Kool Cloth Suits
worth up to $1,000, for $500, 4See
Main street window. Sizes 33 to. 3S.
Punch, Graves & Co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15

Even Banbdge Colby the big Progressive of New York. who pac
ed Mr. Roosevelt nomination the national of that
refuses be bambooed for the Kaiser ticket The they
focg the support President Wilson would lead revise
the old adag read You lead Moose but can't
make him drink"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15

We delighted be able to that the dollar Day
progressive Saturday, pronounced
improve Judgment understand and
appreciate that every dol
Advocate For this small furnish for
year. all the local news frst-hand iesNss9aE
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15

We are frank to admit that dead
men tell no tales, but lot of tales
ire told about them after they
IRE dead.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15
For Sale.

Five shares of the capitol stock
of the Citizens Bank of Sharps-
burg. Mrs. VIM. L. Milne,
C-tf) Roslyn, Nd.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15

If your wife is Indifferent to your
excellent qualities, just take station
near an open door and begin talk
ing about the charms of some other
woman-then beat it.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15
For Rent.

House of z rooms on North Syc-
amore street. Has just been re-
modelled. Elizabeth Wyatt.
Phone 124. (46-tf)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15

No doubt the hope of preventing him from offending sensitive
Kaisee
will be kept the mountains during his visit to Kentucky and then
the Kentucky for his ability punishment
without complaint
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15

The good county of Fayete about emulate the example of
Montgomery by adopting the form of
We predict years there will be dozen counties
Kentucky operating under any other plan has
wherever given a fair trial
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15

Full line women's hose at the
right kind of prices, from Is cents
to $3.50. (51-tf)
The Drummer Shoe Co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15

It is hard for a 22-calibre bullet
to penetrate the hide of an elephant,
or for patriotism to get beneath
that of the average American fin
ancier.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15

"Weary Willies" are anything
but weary when a square meal is
\ sight.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15

Heekin's Orange Pekin Tea in
packages at VanarsdelPs.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15

Watermelons on ice every day
at VanarsdelPs.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15

Rooms for Rent-Mrs. w. p.
Guthrie. (6-4t)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15

All $3.50 Treadeasy Oxfords cut
to 1896. stiff Drummer Shoe Co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15

Bring your job work to ire Ad-
vocate Office.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15
SECURES NICE POSITION

(5-4t)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-08-15

sheep.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-01

studying the hieroglyphs the author
explains that in Maya inscriptions the
glyphs are usually arranged in paral-
lei columns and read two columns at
time from left to right at the top.
Some inscriptions, however, occur in
horizontal bands, in which case they
are read from left to right, taking
two glyphs at time Unlike the Egyp-
tians, the Maya complicated their
writing by varying and augmenting
their elemental forms until a COM
plete symmetrical picture, filling the
whole allotted space, was evolved. For
this reason there appear to be many
forms with the same meaning, which
have to be analysed for their essential
characteristics. In some cases two en-
tirely different forms represent the
same thing, and again the writer's I'M
dividual peculiarities in style caused
variations which are puzzling TO the
student. Careless drawing and even
the material employed also caused va
riations and difficulties, which, togeth-
er with those mentioned, have led the
author to use another form OF CLASH
fication than by appearances alone.
He advocates an arrangement into
two groups, the first consisting of the
glyphs used in counting, and the Sec
ond, those having an explanatory
meaning. Most of the glyphs whose
meanings have been determined fall
within the first group, though the
names of the principal gods, the signs
of the cardinal points and their asso-
ciated colors, and some glyphs with
astronomical significance, are included
in the second.
Mr.. Morley says that the theory
most generally accepted is that the
Maya glyphs are chiefly topographic,
each presenting some complete
thought, although they are sometimes
phonetic also. This kind of writing
has been called ikonomatic, but 1t is
more Familiarity known to us as rebus
or puzzle writing. The picture of an
eye, for instance, recalls not an eye
but the sound of the word, and means
the personal pronoun l, the principle
being that of homOphones, or words
and characters which sound alike but
have different meanings, such as were
used also by the Aztecs in their pic
ture-writings.
Maya Time Reckoning.
The writer devotes chapter to
Maya time reckoning, another to arith-
metic; he then enters into detailed
study and translation of the inscrip-
lions found on monuments, and finally
takes up the texts drawn from the Co
dices or hieroglyphic manuscripts.
1t was due to Mr.. Morley's re-
searches that the oldest dated anti
guilty in America was recently identi-
fled and described by the Smithsonian
Institution; the Tuxtla statuette dated
100 B. G.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-01
FIND 20 INDIAN SKELETONS
Superstition That They Were Buried
Near Where They Fell
in Battle.

Oregon City, Ore.-Whiie excavating
for a basement near the river bank
men employed by Frank Busch have
uncovered 20 skeletons Of Indians In
one hole.
The bodies are supposed to be the
remains of Indians killed in battle, fol-
in one or two cases arrow heads have
been found caught between the bones.
The first trace Of the bones was
found early in the week when the
workmen uncovered a skull. 1t was
buried by itself and Mr.. Busch, who
has studied the find carefully, believes
that 1t belonged to a chief or leader
To prevent disturbing the bones the
workmen began excavating in another
place and they found hole with
radius Of about six feet which Mr.
Busch estimates contains the bones
of at least twenty Indians. The skele
tons are lying like the spokes of q
wheel with the skulls in the center
Over the top of the grave was a thick,
hard crust of baked clay that was
hardened like stone.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-01
Glorious Grand Army.

It was, indeed, Grand Army that
saved the republic. The cause was
the greatest ever submitted to the
arbitrament of arms-"government of
the people, by the people, for the
people, Had that government per
ished from the earth the loss would
have been colossal and the effect
worldwide. But it survived, and has
since strengthened with the years and
become a beacon-light and inspiration
to mankind.
We found ourselves as a nation in
and by that fratricidal strife which
ended fifty years ago. Until then this
country had existed half slave, half
free. That condition, as the wisest
and best men of the period declared,
could not continue; and from the time
the new order was inaugurated-the
whole country free. and assured of its
power to govern and preserve itself
phenomenal growth and prosperity
have marked the way. 1t is America
now. from ocean to ocean. for good
and for fair, with one purpose, sus.
tanned by genuine feeling of broth
erhood.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-01
DECORATION DAY
Flags and the band and marching

Flags and the band and marching
OF faithful veteran feet,
Fathers, young men and children
With voices shrill and sweet;
And I,incoln's spirit marching in every
shining line,
And Lincoln's peace and freedom lit with
the smile divine!
Flags and the band and marching
Banners that proudly wave.
May green upon the meadows q"
And on the soldiers grave; tsT1-
The boys in blue are ashes meath the
lilacs on their sod,
But their souls are free forever with Lin
coin and with God,
Flags and the band and marching
And the drum-beat's steady throb,,
Pipe en- above, o robin,
To drown sudden sob!
The laurel wreath for heroes dead, And
a cheer for all the brave
Who march with Lincoln's soul today to
Eberate and save,
Martha Gilbert Dickinson Bianchi.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-01
"GASOLINE JAG" is LATEST
Topers in Dry Oklahoma Don't Drink
Liquid But Inhale Fumes,
Says Oil Man.

Pittsburgh.-Out in Oklahoma, where
prohibition adds to the natural aridity
of the climate, the thirsty find solace
in gasoline jags," according to w.
M. Daugherty, an oil man from the
fields of that state, while visiting
Pittsburgh friends.
Gasoline gives a very satisfactory
lag. / understand" Mr.. Daugherty re-
marked, during conversation with
friends in the North side police sta
ton. "They don't drink it, you know
They inhale the vapor.
"The effect is about the same as
that of whisky. A habit is acquired
if its use is kept up very long and
persons who have inhaled much OF II
get Just like dope fiends 1t finally
results in death, the blood apparently
breaking down" 1@
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-01
Ten DAYS on Castor OIL.

Milwaukee, Wis.-Because Roy T.
Baxter abandoned his wife at time
when she wanted him with her during
her approaching motherhood, the
court has ordered that he be put on
a ten-day diet of castor oil. Roy, in
court, said he had left home because
he was not well. He admitted smok-
ing many cigarettes and having bad
liver. The court then ordered that he
be given treatment which would clear
the nicotine out of his system effectu-
ally and make him able to work and
support his family.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-01
CONFLICT over
FOSSIL REMAINS
Unusual Case Tried Over Bones
ci Mastodon in Tennessee
Court.
BOYS MAKE THE DISCOVERY
Courts Are Asked TO Decide Whether
the Remains Belong to Discov-
erer or the Owner
Of the Farm.

Halls, Tenn.-An unusual case has
mastodon by the Lauderdale county
circuit court at Ripley, Tenn. A few
weeks ago two little boys, David OAR
nell and Cherrell Boone, were setting
traps on the farm of n. ID. Salisbury,
five miles northwest of here. One
of the boys hurt his foot on what
they thought to be the end of large
horn. Their curiosity was aroused.
by the unusual size of the object, and
the Boone boy went for his father
to assist them in digging it out.
Tusk Weighs SO Pounds.
The father, Ellis Boone, came with
implements and dug out tusk
weighing SO pounds and feet
8 inches long. Another tusk was
found, but was broken in prying it
out of the ground. A jawbone with
four teeth was unearthed. The teeth,
when removed from the bone, weighed
five and a fourth pounds each and
were in perfect condition. Several
other bones were found.
There was also found the jawbone
of some other animal, with the teeth
in it. The back teeth of this animal
are an inch long and worn, denoting
that it was very aged when it died.
Salisbury contended that as the
bones were found on his farm they
10
from Boone. Boone contended that
by right of discovery they should be
his.
Goes to Supreme Court.
The hearing was before Esquires
Kinley and Dunavant. One thousand
people were present. A decision was
rendered in favor of Salisbury. Boone
then appealed to the circuit court and
that court decided in Boone's favor.
Now Salisbury appeals to the supreme
court of the state and that high body
will pass OH the case.
Local authorities are of the opinion
that there is no law, ancient or mod
ern, to just fit the case, and that the
final decision will govern all such
cases in the future. Salisbury was
represented in the trial by T. G. Cor
don of Dyersburg and w. C. Patten
of Halls. Boone was represented by
w. N. Beasley of Halls.
The mastodon itself is said to have
been the only party within a con-
siderable distance who didn't mani
fest some interest in the case.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-01

campaigns to rid different
hurtu live
the official hunters trained carefully handling
lent
pts resulting
cattle
sales that the
these skins the auctions have steadily been increasing
determination against
received
thee
received
Notices
to each sale Ec - =. fr:- G' "a
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-01

American elk wp scientifically termed Cervus
numbering between $4,000 and $4,000 dis
$4,000 purchase elk
feeding the
located
sonH two Jackson,
poygamou readily captivity wild herds
guides by tourists and
restocking and reservations
About13 o
1900 125
in country estimated at between $4,000 100000
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-01

be spelled with nnal TO De
kno as he Merrimack"
bill
Sims
had letter.? asked
Republican leader
Representative Sims
Rogers suggestion
committee
whole and Of 'ayes"
opposed"
bawed mol" the top his voice. because
he belev schedule danger
sion" called Representative Rogers
Representative Longworn
in laughing the time as would never STOP
Therefore In the S "Merrmack"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-01

The French inventor Of machine
to measure fatigue says that 50 per
cent of corpulent persons are so be-
cause they have given in when they
felt tired, and that it is practically Inn
possible to tire out a fat person in
good health.
To permit escape from steam or
gas-fiiled rooms in emergencies a wa
ter seal exit has been invented, a
tank filled with water being installed
beneath the floor, a wall extending in
to the water preventing the passage
Of steam or gas.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-01
Dav for Memories,

Appalled, by the slaughter in Eu-
rope, Americans of the present gen.
Grafton will approach Memorial day
this year with deeper realization of
the meaning of war and the sacrifices
made by the men and women of the
early sixties. Although some of the
more diabolically destructive means
of modern warfare had not been in
vented then the. conflict called for the
same courage g and endurance, the
same unseIfish devotion to ideals, and
left in it's wake the same sorrows
and suffering. .l.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-01
WORTH KNOWING

Bananas are immune from insect at
lacks and most fruit diseases.
Up to date about $500 miles of
steam railroads IN the United States
have been electrified.
A German electrician claims to have
Invented an apparatus by which he
can measure one ten-millionth part of
a second OF time.
Shafts sunk into a burning coal field
in Germany revealed is distinct veins
nj hlazing coal.