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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-04-22
MRS. BlGSTAFF
DIES SUNDAY
Mrs. Thomas J.. Bigstaff Passes
Away at Her Home In the
County Sunday.

Mrs. Thomas J. Bigstaff, aged So
years, wife of the Honorable I. j..
Bigstaff, died at her home on the
Paris pike Sunday afternoon OF
Bright's disease. Mrs. Bigstaff had
been in poor health for some time
and for the past few weeks her con-
dition had been regarded as critical.
Mrs. Bigstaff was prominent in club
and social work, and was member
of the Baptist church. She was a
public spirited, Christian woman, and
devoted much of her time in labor
that tended to the advancement OF
civic conditions and humanity In
general. She was a woman OF
strong convictions and was a rec
ognized leader in all movements for
the betterment Of conditions in our
fcity and county. She was known
and loved by practically every cfti-
zen of the county, and in her pass
ing God has claimed one of the pur-
est and best women that ever lived
within the confines of Montgomery
county. Before marriage she was
Miss Alexine Benton, of Lansing,
Michigan, and up until a few
years ago made her residence with
her husband in this city. Funeral
services were held at the residence
this afternoon conducted by Rev. L.
Benton Hill, assisted by Rev. E. l..
Southgate, with burial at Spring
field in Bath county. Besides her
husband she is survived by two chill
dren, one son, James, and one daugh-
ter, Miss Alexine, and one brother,
Mr.. Leland Benton, of Pennsylvania.
The sympathy of the entire COM
munity goes out to the father and
children in the loss of their loved
one.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-04-22

ucational. This is an official pic
ture, made by the Government,
showing ACTUAL fighting scenes in
which the American boys took part;
shows the American commander
sending word to the Huns to "GO TO
HE'LL" when asked to surrender.
1t shows the Marines fighting at
Chateau Thierry, st. Mihiel and in
the Argonne Forest. This picture
will bring close to home what war
really means and what it cost the
American boys to make the VIC
TORY LIBERTY LOAN possible
You have doubtless seen the So
called fighting scenes in regular
moving pictures-the fighting scenes
shown in the Price of Peace are as
far ahead of what you have seen as
the moving picture is ahead Of the
projecting machine picture. Make
your plans to go to The Tabb Sun
day afternoon April 9th. Free to
all. Show starts promptly at 1 80
and will continue all afternoon.
A short time ago a New York firm
offered the Government a handsome
royalty for the use of this film and
they were refused. Will you miss
the best picture ever shown in Mt
Sterling?
VIM. B. Small, Com. in charge.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-04-22
THE FLYING CIRCUS

Tuesday and Wednesday, April
29th and 30th.
Probably you are asking your
self the question "What is a Flying
Circus?" The Flying Circus is COM
posed of two big DeHaviland flying
machines and two scout machines,
driven by men that have seen actual
fighting service over the front line
trenches. This Flying Circus will
arrive in Mt. Sterling about 4 p. m,
Tuesday afternoon and will stay
over until the next day about noon,
giving exhibitions of the nose dive,
spiral turns, ETC., such as are used
in actual fighting. A complete de-
monstration will be given showing
how the Scout works in the air, how
the Observer secures information
and how battle lines and cities aIr
bombed.
Captain Bullitt McCoun, a local
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-04-22
BASEBALL GAME

There will be baseball game at
80 o'clock at RiddelPs park Fri
day afternoon, between the teams
representing the Mt. Sterling High
School and the Owingsville High
School The public is cordially invit-
ed to be present and witness the OPP
ening game. The local boys have
been showing up nicely in practice
and a good game is looked forward
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-04-22

Mr.. Joe R. Miller on yesterday
bought the Cockrell building on Nam
street sold by Special Commissioner
NJ. C. Clay at public auction at the
Court House door for $4,650.00.
Mr.. John A. Judy bought a va
cant lot fronting on Maysville street
40 feet for $4,000. Both pieces
of property sold at fair prices.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-04-22
VICTORY LIBERTY LOAN
DRIVE IS LAUNCHED
OUR QUOTA IS S279,I0O AND IS PRACTICALLY SURE TO BE
OWRSUBSCRIBED AS HAVE ALL PREVIOUS LOANS
BIGDATS
COUNT 'EM)

TANK DAY-Wednesday, April
23rd.
WAR TROPHY TRAIN DAY-Sat-
urday, April Goth.
"THE PRICE OF PEACE" DAY
Sunday, April 9th.
"THE FLYING CIRCUS" and
HON. JOUETT SHOUSE DAY
Tuesday and Wednesday, April goth
and 30th.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-04-22
1THE PRICE OF PEACE,

At the Tabb, Sunday afternoon,
April 9th. Free to all.
The Price Of War was immense
but the Price of Peace costs you
nothing. This is four reel pic
ture, shown for the first time in this
city and is both sensational and ed
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-04-22
C. W. B. M. CONVENTION

The County c. w. B. M. Conven-
ton is in session in this city at the
Christian church today. A good
crowd is in attendance and a most
interesting program is being render
ed. Among the speakers present are
Miss Shropshire, District Secretary;
Mrs. Campbell, State Secretary, and
Mrs. Anderson, International Sec
rotary. At the noon hour delicious
lunch was served and the meeting is
proving both interesting and enjoy
able.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-04-22

The Advocate for printing.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-04-22
Notice TO Public

On and after April 81, 1919, we
will accept no checks from anyone
for C. o. D. shipments.-American
Railway Express Co., Per I. p.
Cordes, Agt.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-04-22
RESIDENCE BURNS

The residence of Mr.. Matt Ford
on the Aaron's Run and Sideview
turnpike was destroyed by fire
Monday. Practically all of the con-
tents were also destroyed as was
also a smoke house, lumber house
and other outbuildings. The loss is
estimated at $4,000 above the amount
of insurance carried. Many friends
will regret to learn of his misfortune.
FRANKLIN, air cooled, light
weight. Americas Greatest Value.
-RAGAN-GAY MOTOR CO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-08
Germans Claim
Cannot Handle
Troops i'm Courland

Berlin. Sept. Thy the Associated
Press)-The government has address
ed note TO the Entente powers re-
GREETING that the evacuation by the
German troops of the Baltic prov
inces, which has been ordered by the
peace conference. is fmposs BILE owing
to the insurbordination Of the Ger
man troops still in Couriand.
TN consequence Of the restrictions
imposed by the allied governnnrts
Germany is not in a position 10 com
pei The obedience Of its troops BY
military means" the note saws.
There was nothing the German
government could no but try BY per
suasion TO bring the troops to reason.
General Won Der Goltz, failing IN his
minsion, returned to BGftau. The de-
sired result not having been achieved
his superiors recalled him. AS a re-
suit Of the extremely excited feeling
among the troops 1t is impossible now
to prepare a plan ofseracna-ion and
return the troops to the sea.
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Germans Kill US.
Soldier in Neutral
ZOneNearCObIenz

Coolenz. Saturday, Sept s-Pri-
vate Reass Madsen OF Sacramento,
Cal, was shot and instantly killed to-
day by German soldiers in the neutral
zone about a mile from the BOUNDARY
OF the Coblenz bridgehead.
Madsen and Private Bert BaIsinge-
OF the Eighth Infantry. who had been
on outpost duty. were deer hunting
when they encountered a German Pa
troll Of 1S soldiers. According to Bal
singer, the Germans began firing
without asking an explanation as 10
why the two Americans were in the
neutral zone. Balsinger told the
American authorities that when he
and Madsen encountered the Ger
mans he was several yards ahead f
Madsen
Balsinger said he dropped his rife
as soon as he saw the Germans. who
a second afterwards began TO shoot
at Maosen. The Germans contend
that Madsen fired at them. Balsinger
declared that the Germans fired first
and that if Madsen fired he die not
see him shoot or hear the shot.
Balsinger was taken pryonar by
the Germans and later turned Ger 20
the American provost marsha Ma
Jor George Cockrill and brought 10
Coolenz. Madsen will be buried in
tine American cemetery at Coblenz.
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Armed Miners
Prevailed Upon to
Desist from Purpose

Charieston, W. Va, Sept. The
several thousand miners VIM .ook NV,
march across country yesterday
with the avowed purpose of forcing
non union miners in Logan county
to organize, were prevailed upon to-
DAY to desist. After numerous te,.-
phone conferences between Governor
Cornwell in this city. and Frank
Keeney, president of District II
United Mine Workers of America
the men were started back to their
homes from Danville and Clothier
at which points they had camped
ever night. They were brought
back IN special trains sent to the
rendezvous by the governor and the
Union eofhcials said that all viii re-
turn to work tomorrow morning.
The men had taken I'D the march
without instructions or counsel with
President Keeney. Rumors and re-
ports that are said to be false and
misleading tnfiamed the miners.
Some Of the reports that reached the
Kanawha held were that women ana
children were being murdered by
mime guards In Logan county and II
was their determination to put a stop
TO It
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Wilson TO Hit
Northwest Trail
Coming Week

Des MONIES, Ia, Sept. AFTER days
rest in Des MONIES, President Wilson
VII strike into the northwest tomor
row for a week Of speechmaking there
IN the interest Of the peace treaty.
His schedule for the six days will
take him through every state that Dor
ders Canada west Of the lakes and
VII end at tire Pacifsc coast. where on
Saturday afternoon he will review the
Pacific feet. He will not reach the
extreme northern tier of states until
Tuesday. however. tomorrow being oc-
cupied with addresses al Omaha, Neb.
and Sioux Falls, S. D.
The President and Mrs. Wilson rest
ed most of the day in their hotel suite.
where they had spent their first night
on their special train snce leaving
Washington Wednesday. In the morn
ing they attended services however. at
Central Presbyterian church and in the
afternoon went for an automobile ride
DR. Grayson. the Presidents personal
physic an. said Mr.. Wilson had been
much refreshed by his Sunday stop in
Des MONIES and was in good trim Tor
the strenuous week before him. He
sad he would urge. however. that the
President make fewer speechs alorg
the way.
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Series EXPLOSIONS
Destroys German
Property,Cobfenz

Coblenz Saturday, Sept 6.-(By
the A P.)-Property valued at ap-
100000 marks sold re-
Gently by the Americans to the Ger
mans, was destroyed today by q Sc
ries Of explosions in ammunition
dumps near Nieuweid. Among the
material was ammunition worth q.
100000 marks which was sold Fri
day to a German company for COM
mercial purposes. 4,
Fire followed the first explosion
and destroyed acme so buildings
scattered about a4o-acre tract used
for years by the Germans and then
by the Americans for storing shells
OF various calibres. Thousands of
large shellssand millions of rounds Of
small arms ammunition which were
abandoned by the German army were
exploded. but there were no Ameri-
can casualties.
Six German girls employed IN a
dump were rendered unconscious by
the first explosion. They were res
cued by American soldiers.
The work of breaking up the shells
was being done by Germans under
American Supervision The ca, Of
the explosion is unknown.
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Great Congress
of Workers Today
In Glasgow, Scot.

Glasgow. Sept. Thy the A. P.).-
The NEST intense interest is being dis
played in tomorrow's Trades Union
Congress which will be the greatest
ever held in Great Britain. Five and
one-quarter million workers are to De
represented by $50 delegates.
The most significant matter for de-
bate refers to direct action by the work
ers in order to obtain naturalization
OF the mines, which Is demanded by a
powerful group of underground work
ers. II lie expected that Robert smillie
and Robert Williams will champion
such action, but they will he met BY
antagonists such aE Arthur Henderson,
Joseph Havelock Wilson, John Robert
Cfynes. James Henry Thomas. VIII,
Thorne and William Brace when the
question liz raised, which II is under
stood VIII be on TUESDAY.
Virtually the entire Labor party Of
the House of Commons will be present
at the congress- and viii participate IN
the various debates. including those on
resolutions affecting naturalization Of
the banks, a shorter working week.
mothers pensions, capital levy for
having on the war debt. recognition of
police unions. housing reforms. and r.
nally the problem Of Industrial output.
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K. of G. Protest i. S.
Taking Over Work
Welfare Societies

Boston, Sept The committee on
war activities of the Knights Of Co
lumbus. in resolutions passed al a
meeting here today, protested
against the proposed rev policy Of
the war department TO take over ss
part of the work of the army the
present camp activities of the wei
fare societies.
This action was taken, it was said
IN answer to a suggestion from Col
onel Jason S. Joy, executive officer
Of the commission on training camp
activities Of the war department. that
welfare societies cease all activities
in camps.
The resolutions say that the
Knights OF Columbus stand ready,
as always to comply with any order
Of the commission but added
We are opposed to any attempt
10 insrttutionalize the activities here
tofore conducted by the so-calle6
welfare societies. From our expert
CIlEC VIZ SsAA SeACly say kA4dl Lie AlGA
in service welcome the relief from
supervision and military methods
The service in spiritual matters by
outside ministers, rabbis and priests
has also been a grateful relief from
military life.
Ready to leave. the service. II 50
ordered. we nevertheless wish TO re-
cord our protest against the proposed
new policy and feel that the action
of Congress m refusing funds asked
for these purposes by the War de-
partment. the very willing cOntribu-
ton Of the public for the maintep-
ance or this work by Neffare -
.einties. fhe hn4rfy respOnse and -
preeiation or the men IN The services.
the vnry inherent contrast between
military rule and discipline and re-s
creatiunai and educational work NJ
the hands OF friendsly civilians, al
speak against the taking over Of this
work by the army as one Of its reg
ular functions"
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SUNDAY AT CAMP

Sunday turned out to be an ideal
day at Camp Reyes. In the after
noon the sides of the parade ground
and the company streets was throng-
ed with visitors. looking much like
the old days when the 103rd Infantry
was encamped here before going to
Westfield and then TO France.
The boys at Camp Keyes drilled
very well indeed. showing that every
officer and man in entense interested
in his work and determined to put
forward his best effort for the good
of the regiment.
The LIST Battalion. Major Philip
Chapman Of Portland commanding,
was On the range all day, where some
very commendable work was done
A detachment attended services at
ST. Mary's chruch Sunday morning
while the rest Of the boys attended
services held in the ''Y" tent by Rev
George II. Yate. pastoS/of St. Marks
Episcopal church Of Waterville. Rev.
Yates was chaplain on the Melville"
Admiral Sims flagship and was in
British waters for about Is months.
The End Battalion had 8 infantry
drill, vigorous work in bayonet COM
bat. in field instruction which con-
sisted of taking Howard Hill and an
attack on another hill. infantry drill
as battalion. musketry and fire con-
troll, tent pitching.
The 3rd Battalion had infantry
drill and had a strategical problem
in attack which they worked out in
the afternoon.
At about AS in the afternoon there
was a regimental parade, the End and
ard battalions making up the regi-
ment. The men certainly made a fine
aupearance as they marched in re-
view before Col. Bigelow.
Immediately after this there was a
formal Guard Mount, Co. K Drums
wick going on duty. Officer of the
Gay, Capt Davis.
Inthe evening the men had a fine
entertainment consisting Of a sacred
concert by the Bird Maine Infantry
Band. moving pictures and an en-
tertainment consisting of songs, etc.
by the Yankee Doodle Girls Co.
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Portland. Me, Sept. Five consri-
turional amendments proposed at the
last session of the Legislature will be
ratified or rejected by the voters of
Maine at special election tomorrow.
Chief among these propositions, At
tracing special interests is one in
creasing the amount of bonds which
the state can issue for highway i'm
provements from $1,000, 900 to $40
DOC. 900; increasing the rate of inter
est limit from four to five per cent
and authorizing the building OF intra-
state, interstate and international
bridges.
Payment Of s2.46o, 900 by the Fed
eral government FOR highway work
on condition that Maine provide q
like amount. and the construction OF
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DEER ISLAND
IN BAY STATE TO
CLOSE IT'S DOORS

Boston, Sept The closing of the
house Of correction at Deer Island he
cause the interests Of the ,taxpayers
and the welfare of the inmates require
was recommended by the finance
confnitlee IN a report made public to-
h'eh'. Three causes contributing to the
recommendation were said to be ma
tionai prohibition. the working of the
probation system and the unusual de.
mano for labor in ali industries.
Inc average daily population of the
Deer Island institution was SAID tn hsva
fallen from 1s1 in 1904 to s7s in 1918 an,
A7 at present. The committee ouot.a
omcials Of the state bureau of prisons
as saying that ali jails and houses u
CORRECTION in the state could be Closed
without harm. as the state prisons. re-
Iormatories and Industrial camrs could
TAKE care Of all the sentence cases.
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TREATY TO SENATE
ON WEDNESDAY

Washington. Sept. Transfer u
the peace treaty from the Foreign
Relations Committee TO the Senate as
the final step toward ratification will
be the principal event this week in
Congress Chairman Lodge Of the
committee. rs expected to report the
treaty, with recommended amend
ments and reservations Wednesday
and thereafter the treaty is expected
10 have exclusive right of way on the
Senate foor.
Ofher than the treaty Developments.
1itfle important work ID expected this
Nsek IN setktler .Gennte or House u
thcrgh ~ Inx<6r - ~ icpnst6er ap-
prupt1mfinns 16ui1ei1n6 ~ Nn<1nsls o.
partmenfs 70 cunbat Tie high cost Of
living.
DEFINITE arrangements are 10 ne
made this week for the Congressional
welcome 10 General ReFshing. prob
ably 1t = joint reception.
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French Ambassador
Guest Pawtucket
at Welcome Home

Pawtucket. r /. Sept. Jules J.
Jusserand, the French Ambassador.
was the guest of this city today in
connection with Welcome Home"
exercises for 5000 returned service
men. After a parade the Ambassador
was welcomed by Gov. Beechman at
Slater Park and was presented by
Mayor Kenyon with a gold key pat
termed after an ancient key to the
Slater Mill in this city, the first cot
ton mill built in this country.
Ambassador Jusserand IN the
course of an address said:
We must be careful that the peace
treaty ne lived up to. We must Akee7
watchful eye on the enemy The
provisions of the treaty are not toe
strict-rather the reverse"
Congressman Kennedy paid tribute
to the soldiers and sailors.
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a bridge between Kittery, Me-, ana
Portsmouth, n. H, for which New
Hampshire already has made provi-
sion for $500, 900. half If the expense,
are understood TO depend upon the
adoption of this measure.
The other proposed amendments
would allow the use of the credit Of
the state to the extent Of 81 .150. geo
for the construction Of the state
wharves or state piers. provide Tor the
appointment Of National guard on
GERS by the governor instead Of their
election by the guardsmen as II pres
ent: increasing the states debt limit.
from $500. 900 to $500. 200 and allow q
voter who changes his Residence with
in the state less than three month";
before En election to retain hts right
to vote in his former place uf rsai-
6ence until he has acquired thu ris!.t
in his new home.
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Sd MAINE STARTS SECONDWEEK
BOYS SHOW Big IMPROVEMENT
MANY VISITORS AT CAMP KEYES
SATURDAYS WORK

W nile Saturday was not an ideal
oay At Camp Keyes owing to the rain
the officers and men of the Bird Maine
infantry used the whole day in drill
ing and perfecting themselves in the
art OF military. To even the most cas-
ual observer the regiment has made
wonderful improvement, the boys
display the proper spirit and the Of
ncers are working strenuously
The LIST Battalion. Major Philip
Chapman Of Portland commanding,
was on the range practically all day
Saturday. They hnisher practice
shooting and went on the range Sum
day for Qualifications.
They have finished their work thus
far. faster than the previous battal-
ion. On Saturday morning they ar
rived al the range at 10 minutes of
eight and started shooting at 8
o'clock
Inc team that represented the 3rd
Maine Infantry at the Naval Rifle
matches at Caldwell, n. j., were all
green men. but each qualified as ex-
pert in the match. The Maine team
was Undetermined "Dooley's Pets"
as Maj John Dooley formerly of
the Maine National Guards, now in
the z. s. service took much interest
in them. The men who were at this
match assist in the instruction on
the range.
Sergt. Chicoine Of the Machine Gun
Co. tLlvermore Falls was at Cald-
well, \. J., where he operated a ma
chine gun.
The 3rd Battalion under the COM
mand of Major Frank z Brown of
Dexter had for the first period of the
bay Infantry drill by Companies For
the next three hours they had combaI
exercises. This battalion was order
/ ed 10 attack an heavily entreached
enemy and had had been given a
! sector TO cover. each Company Com
/ mander was then given the position
( Of the enemy, the mission they were
/ 10 perform. route to take in making
i the attack hour Of attack. where the
/ fisrt aid station was TO he establish
{
battalion commander and his location
during attack, a place where all pri-
soners wer TO be taken
In the afternoon Their was battalion
drill position and firing practice, es-
timating distance
/ The md Battalion. Major Harold
/ Pepper of Waterville commanding
had infantry drill. field instruction
Infantry drill by ba-tahons and bay
cnet combat
At 40 in the afternoon there was
regimental parade held in the ra:r
in which all of the battaiions took
part. The regiment made fine show
ing as they marched over the drill!
ground. This was followed by an in
formal guard mount Co. fLewiston)
going on duty Officer of the Day
Capt. Trembiay. Officer of the Guard
Lieut. Norm.
In rhe evening there was band
concert at the y" tent and moving
plcturec