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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1891-02-03
drawn up BY the Executive Com-nitto

drawn up by the Executive Comnitte:
louisville, KY, Jan. 30, lS9l.--The
Executive Committee of the Farmers
and Laborers' Union Of Kentucky beg
leave TO report the following statement
as the result of their investigation of
the unfortunate controversy ON the
part of President Erwin in reference TO
the new tobacco warehouse known as
the Kentucky Tobacco Growers Asso-
citation:
'First--We desire to say that we
believe that President Erwin has not
been influenced in his action by any
corrupt motive.
"Sccond--We would say that, in the
light of facts before us, his election as
President of our order was not secured
by any unfair means.
"Third-We would state that the
removal of President Erwin's paper
from Bowling Green to Louisville was
made in compliance with the direction
of the Executive Committee.
'Eourth-We believe that the or
ganization is indebted TO President
Erwin for many sacrifices made in our
behalf, which have seriously, we fear
permanently, impaired his health.
This fact, coupled with his devotion to
the interests Of the order, has induced
him to tender voluntarily to the Exec
utive Committee his resignation as
President of the Farmers and Labor
ers' Union OF Kentucky.
"Fifth-We are satisfied that Presi-
dent Erwin has honestly, but, as we
believe, wrongfuLH and unadvisedly
condemned Tie new warehouse organ
lza;ion.
upon dilligent investigation we feel
constrained TO say that we find no
'crookedness' or dishonest dealing in
the management and direction of said
warehouse, and we do confidently
recommend the same to the support
and patronage of our people. We re-
gard the success of this enterprise as
conductive to the welfare and advance
ment of the interests Of our order and
that of farmers generally. This ware
house is not under the control of the
State Alliance, bnt SO long as its at
fairs are managed in an honest and
upright business manner, we feel
that IL TO the interest of our order to
encourage and support it.
"The kentucky State Union, of
which President Erwin was editor,
has been sold and transferred to Bro.
L. X. Shuts, upon terms mutually
agreeable to President Erwin and to
us. Under the management of Bro.
Shuts, who is an experienced editor,
we feel that the organ Of our order is
in good hands, and that its usefulness
will continue, TO increase, and that it
will merit, and should have the active
and substantial support of every man
in the order in the State.
"The resignation of S. B. Erwin as
President of the Farmers and
LsborerS' Union of Kentucky, having
been rendered and accepted, Vice
l.. ~
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Judge WA, A. PETER a F. NJ. U.

ouuso 'N1' a. yfh0i' I" ~ -
sMMf e, was elected to succeed Jno.
CALLS in the U. S. Senate by the
Kansas Legislature on Wednesday.
Judge PETER, though identified with
the Republican party all his life, is
not bound to that party for his cleo
ton, and whilst long way from be-
ing a Democrat, it is TO be hoped he
will be something less of blind par
tisan than is the red mouthed shrieker
he succeeds.
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P U 3 LILO S "a 4
STOCK, CROP, ETC.

Having rented my farm on Gras
Lick, / viii seil,on the promises, Ito 4
highest bidder, on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1879
the following properly:
One large work horse, safe to driy
! nice harness mare ~ Haleorp, al
bred to jack, one s-yr-old fancy A
saddle mare, by Champ Ferguson,
LIST dam by Scotland, ID dam by S
Bill, | good brood nlare, by GrcH
wood and in foal to WitherspoonE
buggy horse, one lS-monihs-old |
] good saddle mare, by Rcd 3D.
good work mare, safe for h
drive, one 2-yr-old fancy bay (
by Manibrino Forrest, LIST dam y
Bill, 8 extra work mules, 20 ici
cattle, COWS and calycs, 20onxtra
and lambs, l Champion MoYef
ly new, two 2-horsc wagph =
wheat drill, MOI roller - y !
large lot faroing ~
pair.
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If President Erwin was really as
solicifoas about the welfare of his
members as, be would have us believe,
he should have>Taised th9s6aIGeE sigS
nal before 50 manyARf b 4
kaught, not .1ualtclH
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1891-02-03
FARM FOR SALE !!

] offer for saleJuntil the LIST of March
my farm, situated six miles south OF
Mt sterlingyand known as tho Har-
vcy TrimbIf farm, containing 95 acres
u has good residence and all
necessary outbuildings, well fenced,
& good jwell and neyer-failing stock
And one Of the finest orchards
It is principally set in
9about 40 acres in wheat,
$ wishing 70 purchase will
Ace, as am determined to sell
AIyc better bargain than
ID in the State
:. - J. G. TRnsLr.
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Lexington claims to have been offer,
ed the tobacco-growers' warehouse
now located at Louisville. But al the
most, they do not seem to be very
valuable property Cincinnati Post,
The Post evidently sympathizes with
NJ "busted" consolidation. The
Ecrs enterprise win be valuable
-, established in a community
&cord its projectors fair
kington Transcript.
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For Sale.

j. A. RAMsEY. Auc.
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<stfHekih Resignation anu
Sever, were not made
Knight at the Fifth Av-
Erwin did not pre-
I 8 o'clock. He made
ION That if the committee
his paper, he would re-
Esidency. That was just
nlitteC wanted, for while
Z atrol over the paper it
anonths before lie could
Rm the Presidency BY,
Then it was tkatS
Z dppoinfed +. X,
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precincts OF the village. These Young
savages We're no respectcrs OF persons
They whooped and shouted under the
very windows OF Judge Jones. whose
name usually ins pired fear in the breast
Of large or small IIiliporters. Nor did
they stand in awe Of ministers Of the
Gospel or show any regard for church.
In truth. they did not know the uses OF
church. beyond the fact that il was
lot OF fun 10 throw stones at il while
people were within on Sunday morn
ings. And as for a preacher. wasn't be
creature whose long-tsiled coat az
forded glorious opportunities for deco
ration which made laughter for the dec
orators? These we're the base uses TO
which the Hunter children put sacred
beings and buildings They did dozens
OF other things equally hateful in the
eyes Of the respectable portion Of the
community; but with all their mischiev-
Gus instincts their depredations we're
never absolutely fragrant and unendur.
able.
by and by some OF the more charit-
able Of the ownfolk began 70 pity the
-~% ~ ~ t'hA4ttrtA Va int young SatARt>.
particularly when it became known
that their father vas shiftless soul.
who loafed three days for every one he
worked. and that their mother had lost
whatever spirit or energy she had oSce
possessed and Was now merely enduring
existence until it ended And as for
poverty. Hillporters had never really
known what il was until the Hunters
enlightened them
One OF the few persons who felt sorry
to see the little Hunters grow up 50
neglected was Mrs. Raynor. whose
pretty home was not far from their
drcary dwelling. She made the ac-
quaintance OF all OF them. but had
taken particular fancy 10 six-year-old
Ruth. a pretty child. with much sweet
ness and gentleness in her face and
voice. Indeed to look at Ruth one
could not realize that she had been
born to neglect. poverty and all the un-
happy results these two evils breed.
Mrs Eaynor helped the poor little
untaught soul TO many an innocent
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After tine nrst snock OF Joy was over.
Mrs. Eaynor asked Ruth how she
learned ~ her misfortune. II was
easily explained. Mention Of the fact
that tho county had taken charge Of
Mrs Eaynor was made In one Of tho
newspapers A copy u the paper con-
tanning this paragraph was wrapped
around an express package and sent
10 the town in Missouri where Ruth
lived. and BY accident fell into her
hands. Alter reading IL she started AZ
once 10 find her former bcnefactress.
and never rested until she reached tho
almshousc.
"And now. mother" she said. s'you
are going with me to live. for am mar
ried and have a happy home in which
you snail be loved and cared for as long
as you live. owe every thing OF good
that has ever come 70 me to your kind
ness in the past, and am grateful for
chance TO repay you"
Mrs. Raynor lay quite still. too full Of
gratitude and JOY TO speak.
.'And this Is New Years morning."
said Ruth: Let me kiss you again for
Happy New Year
The words Of old Nancy's song foated
in once more How sweetly they sound
cd 70 Mrs Rsynors ears cracked and
broken as was the voice which sang
them:
" Bread upon the waters cast
shall be gathered al the last"
''Yes. the promise is true" she muir
INJURED. ''Itshall be gathered at the last.
Mine has returned to me to-day. Ger
trude Garrison, il Texas siftings.
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man, and he doesn't belong "a vor
Ills name j. Murphy. and he ha. heer
'h ~ ever since ~ left the island d
Mocha VIII you give him upqr
| 40 you are q prisoner. and 50 "a yoa.
pig. shouted the sailor. Al mich !.
general laugh was set up by the Others
The young midshipman. however. va.
not 20 BE- robbed 50 easily. His faca
flushed up with anger. and selling the
Pig with both hands be said sharply:
nut se Always respect private prop
erty' and this pig belongs 70 me-
The pig In question by this time BE-.
gan 70 feel uncomfortable in the hands
o. is two claimants. and is soucalino
vas renewed. and increased tenf.ld.
The sailor clung 70 his prize. and ,he
young midshipman kept his hold with
equal determination.
Tho pig had been captured on tho
island of Mocha. OF the shores OF Ara.
ucania. when the Essex was cruising n
The Pacific. Running short OF provision.
after leaving the Brazilian coast. Can
tain Porter had landed AZ this island
while his men enjoyed an exciting hum
inland The island had been Inhabited
py SpAniards al one time. and fat wild
swine we're abundant Among those
captured was the small pig. which the
sailors named Murphy During the
rest OF the journey the little porker Of
the midshipman's had become Urea,
favoritc. and now that It's ownership
was in dispute tho American. as well A.
the English. seamcn crowded around
the two contestants.
The English sailors were fair-minded.
and ready for any kind OF sport. They
enjoyed the scene hugely. and saw in Il
the germs Of an exciting fight. One O,
two OF them shouted out words OF en-
conragement to the dispurers Their
one Of the English sailors cried out:
Colt. my little Yankee; if YOU car
thrash shorty you shall have the pig.
This decided the matter. The YOUNG
midshipman let 60 OF his hold and said
Agreed. lin ready to fgnt for Muir
ply
A shout o. approval greeted this brave
The sailors. ready for lark.
fell back and formed ring. On one
side stood the American sailors. who
for the time being forgot the stings OF |
their recent defeat and shouted and |
rheered their young champion. On the |
other side were the English, equally ex |
cited over the contest. and though preju |
diced in favor Of shorty their owr |
man. they could not help admiring ths
youthful gladiator.
The midshirman was slight in build
but his muscles we're hard and well-knit I
Tor one Of his age. His quick. agile
indicated an athletic train
ng that would now stand him in good
stead
His opponent was an older N an. thick.
strong and stocky. Long service in the
English navy had hardened his mus
les The battle really seemed all one.
ited az the beginning: but the Ameri
an sailors still had confidence in thess
hampton. They had witnessed some
4 his bravery in the recent naval con-
Iict-
The ring was finally formed. and Ger.
ain simple rules regulating the fist
ght we're agreed upon. The two men
hen threw OF their coats and began the
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To tell ~ the fate D; our last summer flowers
Our lcvc songs, our bird notes our blossonsing
hours
Full many sweet hopes we've in,rus,ed to
thee:
Their realization, oh when shall we see,
And will you not tell Us ia shat dladems
The fragments are set OF our lost, SHAFT cred
gems
The path we've walked with thee has been 50
uneven,
But did IL not slant Just little, toward
Heayens
The shease, We have garnered 10 scatter
abroad
Dosi know thai there safe in The s,orehouss
o. G0ds
Still mute' OH departing year. we care no,
whether
Thy heart be as tickle and false a. thy weather;
Go; sink with thy storms and thy floods past
recall.
And Ie' the eternal waves cover them all.
TIE Past and the Future clasp hands over
thee.
A. o'cr Thy head snrges tho turbulent sea:
Thine own neryeicss fingers must ring out the
knell-
The clock strikes. the bell tolls; Farewell. on !,
Farewell
Mary A. Benson. in Texas Strings.
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the rosy-cheekcd children sickened and
died, and Mr. Raynor soon followed
them. Mrs. Eaynor found herself alone
and pennilcss. for her husband ; affairs
we're in bad way. and his property
had been seized by his creditors.
She struggled for time, but sickness
eventually overpowered her. and. as she
was destitute. she was taken to the
almshouse.
Here. on New Years morning she lay.
helpless and sick at heart She put her
thin hand over her eyes to hide the
tears Of humiliation which tricklcd
slowly over her cheeks. silently she
asked herself how she had sinned that
she must be punished thnss Had she
not always given out kindness wher-
ever and whenever she could? Had not
her heart always been full OF pity,
mercy and ca ~rity, and her hands ready
TO help the needy? Yet here she wa.
i'll, old and pauper a recipient OF pub
lie aims 1T is greater than can
bear" she groaned. A. tho full force OF
her humiliation came upon her.
Somebody began TO sing in the next
itbMi ~ was ptof Olu nancy. one OF
the county's feehle-mindcd children.
In qua yering voice She sung.
Tread upon the waters cast
shall be gathered az the last
The words blazed before the brain OF
Mrs. Raynor and she rcpea ted them
doubtingly:
Bread upon the waters cast
Shall be gathered ut the Lasts
All. but IL was not truc--thc promise
In these words was not true. 1t was not
true. Had she not cast her bread epon
the waters In deeds Of Kindness. again
and again? Yet hc-c she was. forsakcn.
The tears gushed forth anew tears or
such misery as many an eye which has
known sorrow Is still . stranger TO.
The door opened softly. Somebody
entered. but Mrs Raynor did not re-
move her hand from her eyes
Mother" said an eager voice.
"Mothc. Raynor."
Who could call her mother? Surely,
every voice that had right IL address
her BY that name was hushed IN death.
The nest instant pair 81 arms were
about her. and young lips were kissing
her faded ones. Mother. my true
- Is !. Ruth II antcE speak 70
me-"
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That evening Mrs. Raynor said 70 her
husband; 'hcorge, ! want 70 bring little
Ruth Hunter here. put some decent
clothes on her and send her 10 school
this winter with our children. Ny heart
aches for the poor neglected little
thing
Mr.. Iaynor archcd his eyebrows re-
proyingly. You'll be sure 10 rue phi.
lanthropy Of that kind, my dear. It's a
risky thing 10 bring barbarian like
her among civilized beings. You don't
know how she might injuro our own
children"
FIJI look closely after all OF thcm."
said Mrs. Eaynor why. the poor lit
tie thing has had no chance to be any
thing but barbari2 y. | believe there's
plenty ~ good in he : II some one would
take the trouble to s,eyelop IL. Besides.
! believe we all corAmit sin when we
see children growing up like savages
before our eyes and never lift finger
TO save them. Our duty docs not end
with looking after our own
We'll. we'll. have IL your own way"
said Mr.. Raynor. IL too. feel sorry
for the poor little waif; hut hope you
will not rue IL.
Next morning Mrs. Raynor wen. to
the hunters TO ask for Ruth. "What
do you say, daddy asked the apathet-
ic Mrs Hunter. as she SAT in hideous
rags with dirty bat, on her lap. after
she had heard Mrs Eaynor's request.
do as ye like about IL" said the
fond father. Young uns are most too
thick around here"
well. We ken take her. said Mrs
Hunter. ncdding to Mrs. Raynor. ean'
IL she don't like IL over there among
your young uns she can come back any
day" This was said in tho most indie
pendent and airy fashion. as though
there was every possibility that Ruth
might not like life in the Raynor fam
lily at all.
Mrs. Raynor smiled as she thanked
Mrs. Hunter. and then she took Ruth
home with her.
The child was overjoyed. Nice clothes
and kindness soon developed her self
respect. and she loved her benefactress
as only young savage can love. She
was bright and quick, and learned with
So ~ .@-A1 A~p+4tt. AuF tuttT Ntut
by and she still remained at the Ray
nors. The sum mer and another winter.
and year after year slipped away and
she was still there.
AT last Ruth was twelve years old.
and very sweet and lovely Ruth she
had grown 10 be. Her comfort and Joy,
however. were soon TO end One day
her mother came over TO tho Raynors
aud told Ruth that they, the Hunters,
were about 70 move tout West" and she
must go with them Tears and en-
treaties were Of no avail. The misera-
bic. ignorant woman had long been
jealous Of Ruth's affection for Mrs
Raynor. and she Tow declared that Ruth
must come home and share the fortunes
Of the family. SO the poor child went
away with her unlovely family into a
lifc that was hateful TO her. For tine
she wrote frequently to Mrs. Raynor.
but as the years went by letters came
less frequently. and at last, after the
Raynors removed TO another town. they
ceased 10 hear from Ruth altogether.
Time moved on and brought sad
changes to the RaynorA One BY one
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HUMOROUS.

-Tommy-"Paw, what is pig lead?'
Mr.. Figg There Is no pig led. He has
to be tolled- "-Indianapolis Journal.
-Jones-tat the fair)-"Pretty girls
ct that cigar booth. ehl" Brown (cyn-
ically) They can't have 'em too pref
~ for the kind Of cigars they're dispens-
ing. "-Cincinnati Commercial.
lyon shouldn't Judge . man BY his
clothes" said seedy man who was
hauled up for robbing . tailor shop.
II am not" said the court Il am jud0.
ing you BY another mans clothes. -
Texas Siftings.
Tho Lovers Prayer
In the cleaning. oh. my darling.
When ] come thine eyes to sec
Tie the dog up, tie him tightly,
Then III feel It's safe for me
Exchange.
They werc roasting chestnuts in the
hre. Il am going to call that big one
by your name" she said. WHY
asked he. because Ii seems TO be
cracked and won't pop" But no did
Boston Traveller
A Pity. Husband Cat tho seashorel
well. my dear. how do you feel since
we arc hcrc?" Quite well already
"What shame! Here we have gone
and engaged our rooms for four weeks
and you are now well. and we have been
here only three days. "-Fliegendc Blat.
ter.
A New Brand-.You have fish,
she queried As she looked at tho dis
play in the wine, Certainly
We'll. I'll take one" what kind.
ma'am r. ''Oh. IL doesn't mako very
much difference. A leghorn will prob
ably do as well . any Detroit Free
Press.
A Timely Suggestion Linger-
laight-"I believe. Miss Nora. that in
the profession was speaking OF could
achieve great results" Miss Nora
But my dear friend, you have had no
experience. have you?" Mr.. livery
true. but man never knows what he
can do until he let's himself out Voice
from the Hallway-'.The proper thing
for man to do when he lets himself out
Is 70 mako tracks for home. ~ Boston
Courier.
Tho teascless Coil OF Worry. Pom.
sonby--"A load seems TO be on your
mind. Popinjay. What's up?" Popin.
jay am disturbed BY an article I
havc just read. Tho writer proves that
in is2 years the earth will be 80 over
populated that there will not be enough
food for people to cat" Ponsonby--
Why should that worry you? You'll
be dead BY that timc." Popinjay-
But how about my great-grcst-grsnd.
shildren?"--Jewsler's Circular.
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encounter For the FIRST two o. three
rounds there was no evident advantage
on either side Shorty was the heavier
Of the two. and his blows powerful
enough 70 knock his young antagonist
down. but the willy midshipman avoided
them WE'LL and succeeded in getting in
stroke now and then that fairly stu.
peied the English man The fight con.
tinued for five or ten minutes with una
hated fury
Then the English sailor began 10 puff
and blow. His efforts TO knock his en-
envy down were all abortive. and his
blows were parricd 50 well that he had
really punished the boy but very little
The spectators checred and shouted
'.Go IL my little Yankee 60 IL
Shorty. I'll let on the man that gets
the pig. Give IL 70 me"
The fight was renewed. but the mid.
shipman's pugilistic education now be-
gan to come 10 the front. He parted
every blow OF his antag with ease.
and sent in his own blows with unerr-
ing accuracy. Several times the En-
glishman was nearly knocked of bis
feet, but each time his comrades braced
him up. and sent him At IL again
Don't give in y.t Remember the
pig. Give II 20 the young Yankee"
The shouts OF the sailors were con-
fusing. but they served to encourage
the lighters Finally . well-directed
blow. followed up BY two or three 9TH
ers from the midshipman. settled the
question. The Englishman acknowl.
edged that be was whipped. and sur.
rendered the pig 70 It's rightful owner
The American sailors prisoners
though they were, felt that the second
battle Of Valparaiso had been fought
and with cheer that was deafcning
they joined in hearty hurrah for their
champion The young champion. TAX
ing the pig under his arm. acknowl.
edged the cheer. and walked away 70
his place among the prisoners
Thus did Admiral Farragut. the first
American upon whom the title OF Al.
mirai vas conferred, win his first fist
light and partially wipe out the dis
grace OF the naval defeat at Valparaiso
-Coorgs T. Walsh. ~ Yankee Blade
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UPON THE WATERS.


HEN the Hunt
ers came into
Hillport. fir Q m
n Q body knows
where. the gene
raj sentiment Of
the town was one
OF disapproba-
tion. They had
noend Of bolster
Gus, half-clad,
uncared-for chill
dren, who ran
wild over even
the most sacred
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pleasure and some substantial comforts
One raw autumn day she met Ruth on
the street in tears
whats the matter, Ruthie?" asked
the kind lady.
.l-l-I want to 20 to school and h-have
warm clothes like o-o-other little girls.
sohbed Ruth. shivering in her thin and
ragged gown. '.I-rm so tired Of being
hungry and cold. "
This blunt confession sn,ote Mrs
Raynor "a the heart
Don't CRY. child. don't CRY. I'll see II
you cant have some warn clothes and
70 10 school. and she took Ruth By the
rand and led Ter homo