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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1891-02-10
AN UP-coUNTRY PooH=gAH..
One Of Gilbert's Finest Conceits In
Real Life.

On the west shore of Lake George
lives a in tice ofthe peace who is as
conscientious as he is learned in the
law, possibly more so. The case was
an alleged theft at country dance of
one derby hat, valued at $3.50. The
lawyers on both sides agreed to dis
pense with the "twclve good men,"
and requested the Justice to sit as a
jury. He took the reqest literally,
and, mounting the bench, he consid-
cred for long time, and finally con-
scented.
Then, leaving the bench, the JUS
tice filed himself into the jury-box,
had himself sworn by the clerk, and
listened to the evidence. When an
objection was made or a law point
Ia "a LILO lawyers, 7the jury" left
the box, m0Hnted the bench, and
passed on It as Judge, returning to
the Jufy~DO& Ill lllne 10 near the leSIl-
mony.
After the evidence was all in he
wrote out his instructions as Judge,
and handing it to one of the attorneys,
requested him to read it to the jury.
After listening to the instructions in
his capacity of jury, he had himself
conducted from the room by the Sher-
if and locked up in the jury-room to
consider the verdict. He stayed out
six hours, and at the end of that time
filed into court, reported that the jury
could not agree, and, as Judge, dis.
charged himself and taxed the jury
fees $3.-TNew York World.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1891-02-10
Pennies in the Post pox.

'The postofRce department. makes a
small sum Of money. out Of the people
Of this city every year in a way that is
rather. out of the ordinary" said Mr.. L.
NJ. Bergman, assistant superintendent
of the'cfty delivery division at the post
Office. '""Fhe collectors in their rounds,
you know, frequently find in the letter
boxes pennies, two or more.
where do they come FRONT Why,
people put them there of course. Very
often person wants to mail letter
and has not a. stamp ready, so what
more simple. thinks he, than to drop
the letter along with a couple of PEN
mics into the nearest box, taking it for
granted that the goodnatured postoffice
officials win buy him stamp and save
him the trouble of sticking it on.
Again, a person may mail a letter
and remember afterward that he failed
to stamp 1t, and, feeling little doubt
full about it, he goes back and drops a
couple of eoppers into the slot, think
ing that it viii be all right. So it
would If there were only twice as many
pennies collected as there are letters.
But this is not the case. Lots of peo-
pic forget to stamp their letters and
then fail to drop two pennies into the
box afterward, and it is impossible for
us to tell to which letters the pennies
belong. All the letters and money are
brought to this Office, and the pennies
are carefully preserved and eventually
transmitted to the department. In this
way Ihaye collected and turned in Sc
within six months, - Washington Star,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1891-02-10
The FIrst Adverti.sr.

Having newspaper of his own,
Franklin advertised everything that he
bought or sold with the greatest ampll-
tude and profusion-books. pamphlets,
paper, rags, lampblack, ink, wine. He
was the man who discovered the
mighty power OF advertising, and the
first who perceived what an important
thing it is that an advertisement should
be written and printed in just tho right
uay. Youths Companion.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1891-02-10
Why Banks Don't Want Cold.

"8fIA -
yon know that gold is the most
NJ of all the different, kinds of
now .jp cireulationf' said q
pit banker to O. correspondent.
?" was asked.
ssc it is not bankable without
lutiny.".
Wis that?"
iply this: Take a greenback, a
certificate, gold certificate, or Il
Sal bank note to your bankand it
ived and placed to your credit
l but a moments delay. Not so
gold. A few days ago a gentle
lM brought to our bank upwards Of
3O0 mi gold of different denomiua-
hs and was much provoked because
"a would not receive it forthwith and
him credit with the amount the
Of the coin represented. This We
fRg because the law requires
all be redeemed only at its
Coins carried in the
i BY length of time naturally
S in weight by abrasion,
II zMa fractional part of a
s s 4: +. 4 ece, but it is loss,
# pd therefore bankers
lit for gold deposit
+, h have been wej,.red.
pint my rrj4 Il took
4 i i. s2Iili 6HrfnrHt
Z + y Y y. YStaa There for
YdOre Ire could get
ery coin had to be
. "a q h y lc scales, AMI after
J, AZ 6cess had been com
tccfhV two 50 pieces and
be, were,returned to him as
weight. Before returning
coins Ashe department
I In ca J 1's =.
"A OK sehited States mint for
iontor again put them in cir
Eventually the coins witt,
pa their faces viii 90 to the
be redeemed at their actual
1n many instances there may
hore than several cents short
800 worth OF coin. Business
bwever object to The inconven-
hi get rid OF their gold as fast
W Pie.-- In l.aao polls Journal
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1891-02-10

The phr SO 'Upper TEN Is an abb
>breyiation Of Upper Ten Thousand"
an expression originally used by Mr., N.
p. WINS u describe the Glass in New
York who are supposed 10 constitute
what Is called Society. y f
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1891-02-10
III Rs5YOCATE.
one Of sunset cox,s Jokes.


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rhc late Sunset Cox, sid Judge
Abbott, of Texas, TO reporter, twas
man whose love of humor did not
find exclusive vent through his facile
pen. His merry nature delighted in
getting tho laugh on some one of his
friends, and shall never forget lit
tie prank he played on my colleague,
Judge Hare. Hare and Cox had
struck. up a friendly acquaintance,
followed closely upon the formers
entree into the Fortieth Congress
One day they CHANGED to meet about
noon in one of the Capitol corridor,
and Hare invited the New-Yorkcr to
go down stairs and lunch with him
aMuch obliged, said Cox, but
,voi,t y;i wait a;i ;:is :a-@s :eii i;:iii;-
utes; must see man on the floor
on important business; then I'll join
YOU
"'An right, said Hare, 1'll await
you down stairs, and ii you see u
friend you would like to have, bring
him along, too
'Into COx's fun-loving Uranium a
scheme straighway crept. He dis
patched what business he had in a
twinkling, and then proceeded to con-
fer with first one Congressman and
then another till at last nine of us fol-
lowed him out Of the Chamber aud
down into the House restaurant,
where Judge Hare was sitting at II
tIble alone. A rather surprised look
came over the face of the Texas
Representative when he saw the COM
pany Cox had brought. But it van
ishe6 in moment, and he babe us all
welcome in the heartiest manner.
sSScwV; gc said he, 'by the
y of an appetizer, what will you
IT77E e P" Cox, who was next to him,
Pike up without moments hesita-
In: I'll have bottle Of cham
.gne Also Bring me bottle of
iampagne Also said Moore. Ditto
dered Crane, and thus it went
round, each man ordering a small
Bottle, until the waiter got back to the
eleventh and last man, the host of the
7 day, who, bringing his first down on
the table with some emphasis, said,
'Why, I'll take bottle of champagne,
too
\, ~, "'Nobody smiled, but when the
fluids were disposed OF, it was a study
b note the changes of our entertainer
as each man began ordering the
; most expensive dishes ON the bill.
But things went on swimmingly, and
hilarity rose to great beight-amOng
ten of us, al least. Finally, the feast
ended, and Hare reckoning the waiter
to him, said: i don't know whether
I've got enough money with me TO
pay this account but bring OH your
ticket andIIl see.'
.MtkIe looked more. I;n,sRRfel :. iha0IIa) ~
5eiien the waiSS LEX,
saying tlfat there was nothing to- pay.
Then il dawned on him that Sunset
Cox had been playing little joke, and
amid roars of laughter from the
Is crowd be protested that Cox shouldn't
"a pay farthing. But it had all been
RDre-arranged, and the statesman
4 huniorist got more than the $50 that
he Ipncheon cost him out of the fun
Watching the bewildered looks of
Judge."-[St. Louis Republic.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1891-02-10
A Nsnt slnr.

At whist a gentleman loses the odd
trick, upon which the rubber tuyled,
through the bad play of his Partner,
who failed to respond to hjS call for
trumps, and SO ruined o Magnificent
band and good game. A'Hhrd lines, .
said friend who was looixirsk on, sxms
patheticalIy and Significant
was the reply, .'bat what
against three ssuehu4
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-25
IMPORTANT POINTS.
Little Things That Help to Spoil Horse.
Horse and stable

If the owner took half as much pains
to fit the harness to his horse or mule
as he does TO get a goodftting coat for
himself, says an exchange, there would
be fewer sores, scars, ScabS and hides
with hare worn off. Harness is bought
haphazard when il can be bought cheap
at auction; or, when there is immediate
use for it, the purchase is made ataShop
that doesn't keep an assortment; so 1t
happens that the animal, big or little,
long or short, is put into gear that
pinches in one place and hangs loose In
another. This is the way the faithful,
Woodworking beasts are treated. The
privileged class of horses, that draw ele-
giant carriages to show their speed to
delighted owners and lookers-On, wear
harnesses made 10 order, made to tit,
every strap Of right length, in the right
place: especially the collar and names
conform TO the neck aud breast, bearing
evenly on the parts that should sustain
the pressure. Every work horse has an
inalienable right to such harness when
put 10 service; his owner can't afford TO
work him in different kind. a road
harness. when used for plowing, Guilt
waiting and for drawing wagons on level
ground, may dispense with several of It's
parts. Very often the back pad, or part
that goes over the back, is so short in
blowing thas there is heavy pressure on
the backbone, causing sores. The tor
lures of in-fttiug harness are intensi-
fed by the sun, dew and rain, making
it about as rough and hard as if made of
east iron. Keep the harness out of the
wet as much as possible; keep it soft
and pliable with harness oil. especially
the collars, which should be kept clean
from dirt and hair. Remember, never
fail to remember, that we are deep in
debt to the working animals for their
services. We can't pay all, but let us
pay what we can in kindness and care
for their wants.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-25
PLEASANTRIES.

Philadelphia Times: Give the army
worm credit for one good quality. 1t
isn't clamorouS for back pension.
Baltimore american: People who are
always wishing for some other kind of
weather are getting il this year.
RAMS Horn: 1t is poor policy to hire
a man to watch bank who believes
that there is no harm in stealing chick
ems.
Boston Gazette: The noble youth who
married girl from minister hall evil
IDENTIFY believes variety's the spice of life.
Ehaira Gazette: There is no cure for
insomnia that compares with tenmin-
ute conversation with sweet girl-grad-
uate.
Buffalo Express: If the small boy who
runs away to go swimming doesn't
make clean breast OF it while he'sin the
water, he won't when he gets out.
Philadelphia Record: Overheard at
the school gates: "Djer 81 tup?"
Nope. Failed in me grammar en-
got lef down numberwon. Djou?"
yep. Got ninety feran average en- me
pop gimme a dollar"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-25
VATICAN FINANCES.
The Venerable Leo Is Depressed by Recent
Losses

ROME, June 24.-The Pope has re-
duced the number OF appointments and
expenses at the Vatican. AT present he
is much depressed on account OF the
losses experienced by the administra-
ton Of ST. Peters pence. These losses
are due TO the economic crisis at Rome.
The Vatican has lost large part OF its
funds in the Bunco di Roma and other
Italian financial societies. Moreover,
large sums have been lent to several
Roman princes, the Borghesi,
Gabriel and BoncOmpagni, and
as these have themselves suf-
fered great losses, the holy see
Is unable at present to realize on these
investments. The Vatican has divided
the capital into two parts, one OF which
has been invested in foreign banks, as
the 100000 left by Plus IN was
placed in English banks. While this
does not bring in very much, the inter
est is sure The other part has been in
vested, with view to obtaining much
higher interest, in certain Roman spec
Nations. These investments at first
brought in very large sums, but the re-
CtUb CIlSlS Ido tpl CNldbVN oliNil 't.4NN'
1t Is estimated that these investments
amount to 1000, 900 lire (about 81, 400,-
OOO), Of which one million will undoubt-
edly be lost. The statement that
these losses are due to bourse specula-
ton is unfounded, but the administra-
tors of the Vatican funds have certain
ly want of practical business capaci-
ty. Warm commeDdation is bestowed
by those who are aware Of the facts up
On the pope for his kind-heartcdness in
desiring to give assistance TO persons
who had been most faithful to the holy
see, and who, through the force Of cir
cumstances, found themselves in ser
ious financial embarrassment. The
pope has been deeply affected at these
mlsfortunes, especially on account Of
the bad moral effect produced here and
In other Catholic countries.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-25
TO BALLOON 1T ACROSS.
Aerial Navigation About Solved by a
Pennsylvania Inventor.

IennSylFanla 1nStntoi'
To cross the Atlantic is the enterpris-
ing mission upon which balloon will
start from Germantown within the next
week or two, says the Philadelphia
Press. The balloon will not carry any
passengers, but it is intended 10 pilot
the way for monster airShip that will
carry at least two voyagerS. The In
veutor of this new airship is Charles Z.
Fest of 4,555 Lena street, Germantown.
Mr.. Fest has been working on the
problem of the aerial navigation for the
past fifty wears, and is now convinced
that he has solved it. He is an emil
uently practical business man and
works at his invention at odd hours. He
has tried every scheme of aerial naviga-
ton that has been suggested in the past
decade and a half, and has reached the
conclusion that all schemes Of propul-
sion by machinery are impracticable
The air currents, In his opinion, form
the only motive power that can be re-
lied on. The balloon which Mr.. Fest
has now projected is on the old princi-
pie of the hot-air ship.
The experimental machine that will
be started across the Atlantic is COM
pleted, and is an exact model Of the
larger one that is expected to later carry
over the inventor. The hot gas that
will initiate the bag will be generated
from gasoline, which is chosen on ac-
count of It's enormous volatile proper
tionS and great lighting power.
In the completed machine the gaso-
line will be carried in rectangular tin
can holding exactly 10 gallons. A
small tube runs from the can to an up
right brass pipe about three inches in
diameter and about six feet long. This
pipe is lined within and without with
asbestos. 1t passes up into the gas bag,
while the tin recepticle remains below ..
The gasoline is ignited at the tube that
passes into the pipe near the bottom,
and the flame shoots up the pipe TO the
top, where it is arrested by cap.
The bag IS made of preparation OF
paper and is rugged so that it cannot
sway and come in contact with the
flame. This flame will be constant, and
experience shows that the 10 gallons
will last Just 40 hours, or 10 hours
longer, according to Mr. TESTS calcula-
lions, than will be necessary TO carry
the air ship across the Atlantic. Mr..
Fest believes that the balloon will make
the passage in 80 hours.
The gas bag on the pioneer balloon
measures 2216 feet in diameter. I'm
derneath the oil can has been suspended
3 copper buoy, shaped like a big top
and weighted at the bottom, so that it
will float I'm the water in an upright
position. 1t IS surmounted by an
American flag and is suspended by q
hook that will unfaSten if it comes in
contact with the water. This will be
filed with directions to be returned, II
found. This will only become detached
in case of accident and in the unex-
pected event of the balloon falling in
the water. In the large balloon for
passengers 1t will be made large enough
TO float the voyagers in case of acct
dent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-25
TO RULE RA5N.
Governmental Experiments in Producing
Rain BY Explosions.

WASHINGTON, June 24.-The last
agricultural appropriation act contained
an appropriation Of $1,000 to be used in
experiments in the production Of rain
fall. The department is now about to
embark in these experiments, having
prepared to test practically the theory
that heavy explosions cause rain fall
Last evening a preliminary trial was
made and a balloon sent up in the
northern suburbs was exploded with
great violence amid the clouds. Whether
the subsequent downpour of rain later
on in the evening was caused by the eX-
plosion remains to be determined, and
the department will try the experiment
on larger scale to try the efficacy OF
this means of breaking summer drouthS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-25
rHE LABRADOR EXPEDITION.
The Exploring Party to Depart from
Rockland Next saturday.

BATH, Me, June 24.-Prof. Lee left
for Rockland yesterday TO make final
arrangements for the departure of the
Labrador exploring expedition, which
he IS TO lead away next Saturday. The
party has been furnished apparatus by
the photographic Office at Washington,
and will make study of the currents,
ice. etc, for this department
Prof. Lee has also been appointed by
Prof. +. w. Putnam, chief of the de-
partmeut Of ethnology, Harvard, TO col
lect facts and remains for the Chicago
exposition. This in addition TO the
original work.
The party will be accompanied out Of
Rockland and for distance down the
coast by friends The vessel carries
four extra strong dories and a heavy
rowboat, for work along shore, in addi-
ton TO the two Rushton boats, built
especially for the Grand river part OF
the expedition. The four men who wi
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-25

make the Grand river trip will be sup
Dlied with canned food, stored In large
tin cases, with screw tops, and dashed In
the boats.
Each boat weighs so pounds, light;
and has two pairs of oars. They have
conner floats at each end, and are nom
sinkable. The work will doubtless be
of great value from a scientific point OF
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-25
1ihsIed the Knv. Sam Small.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 24.-Upon
complaint of the Rev Sam Small the
grand jury has found an indictment for
criminal libel against the Rev. j. Yves
ley Hall, of Ogden, Utah. The offense
charged is writing and publishing let
tiers charging criminal conduct upon
the Rev. Small in connection with the
funds Of Utah University.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-25
A Statement From Gorst.

LONDON, June 24.-As an outcome of
his conference with Viscount Cross, Sir
]. E. Gorst has issued statement to
the effect that Sir William Vernon Har-
court and the Marquis OF Ripon are re-
sponsible or the erroneous colOring
gived to his remarks which, he says,
rather alluded to the policy of the late
liberal government with reference to
ARABIA Pasha and Seebehr Pasha, 10th
of whom were original and independent
men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-25
The Trenton China Company Assigns

TRENTON, N. j., June 24.-The Tren-
ton China Company, controlled by the
same men who operated the Star Rub
Der Company, has assigned on the petit
ton OF the Mechanics National Bank.
A receiver was appointed by the Vice
Chancellor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-25
Insane ut Sea.

QUEENSTOWN, June pa man
named Meyer. of Chicago, Ills, passen-
ger on the White Star Line steamer
Majestic, from New York, June II,
which arrived here this morning, be-
came insane on Thursday last, and af-
forwards died at sea. HE body will be
taken to Liverpool.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-25
WEDDING BELLS.
A. +. Lambert and Miss Laura kearns
United I'm Marriage.
Q1,lcinL TLLe0rn,n 10 The R6Qfst,r.

Special ItleOrdm 10 the Re0tster.
MARTINsBURG, June 24.-This even
ing at 4:30 o'clock the Burke Street Nj:
e. Church was the scene OF beautiful
wedding in which the contracting par
ties were Mr.. A. F. Lambert and Miss
Laura, daughter of Mrs. Jacob Kearns,
Of this city. The ceremony was per
formed by the pastor, Rev. w. ii.
Chapman. The bride was dressed in
hondsome cadet beve serfe, trimmed
with gold, and hat and gloves to match.
After the ceremony the happy couple
left on the $50 y. m. B. & o. train for
the East, where they will spend some
time, and then return to Martinsburg,
where they will permanently reside.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-25
Fireman Killed in a Wreck

WICHITA, KAs., June 24.-Spreading
rails the ditching of an Atchison train
Yesterday. The locomotive turned over.
The fireman was killed Immediately and
the engineer badly injured. No passen-
gers were hurt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-25
Cinnamon Sent Back.

WASHINGTON, June 24.-Acting Sec
rotary Spaulding has directed that three
Cinnamon who were arrested at Detroit,
for entering this country in violation of
law, be sent to San Francisco for de-
portation 10 China.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-25
Tramping on Trades Unions

PARIS, June 24.-The Senate has re
jected by vote of 1s5 to 40, the bill
passed by the Chamber of Deputies, ex
tending the privileges Of trades unions
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-25
women,s PriviIeces Advanced.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, June 24.-Gov-
ernor Ffer has signed the bill enabling
women TO vote for all school officers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-25

For RHEUMATISM, LUNBAGo, NEU
RALGIA, CRANiP and Collie there Is nc
remedy superior to the genuine DR.
Thomas Eclectric OH.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-08-15

YOUNG MEN-&who have become victims Of so-
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slight burning or smarting sensation weakening the
system IN manner the patient cannot Account for.
On examination Of the urinary deposits a topy
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