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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-07-31

We are authorized to announce ID,
Conner Lisle, of Winchester, as a
candidate for Congress from the
Tenth District to fill the unexpired
term occasioned by the death of M. G.
Lisie, subject to the action of the De-
mocracy of the District.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-07-31
Snake Story.

Mr.. w. G. Hoffman and wife have
returned from Alden Springs, and Mr..
Hoffman narrates a wonderful snake
story. He witnessed a black viper
attack water snake some two inches
longer than the viper, the water snake
being about three feet in length The
viper coiled itself about its victim
until it had squeezed the life out of IT,,
then beginning with its head the viper
swallowed the water snake, which
crowded its capacity SO much that
where the victim was doubled it was
easily perceived. The viper was then
captured by Capt. j. M. Bent, pro-
prietor of the Springs, boxed and was
ready to be sent to the Courier-Jour-
nal Office, when other visitors came to
the Springs, and while the story was
being told and the viper was being
moved about with stick, it became
mad and spewed out the water snake.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-07-31

The city OF Frankfort Thursday
levied upon the rolling stock of the
Kentucky Midland railroad, leased by
the Howe Construction Company, for
taxes alleged to be due. The amount
of taxes said to be due is placed at
$l4, 364,20, and includes asst ssments
for years 1S92.93.94.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-07-31
Base-Bah.

Don't forget the game of baseball
Wednesday, with Winchester, at ball
park. Our team is now in good
shape to cope with "babies that can
go some" Burnett, Crane, Daniels.
White and Hall are now in the city
and will enter upon their duties
Wednesday. \
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-07-31

Democratic Congressman are
alarmed over the tariff situation,
and it is believed that unless the
Senate compromise is agreed to, no
bill will be passed.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-07-31

The country is full of agents for
schools and but few of them can
offer better inducements than our
own home schools. Prepare your
girls and boys thoroughly for col
lege before you think Of sending
them from home.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-07-31

The judicial tangle involved in
the case of Franklin III. Miller, a
murderer condemned to death at
Dallas, Tex, is more complicated
than the legal juggling by which
Prendergast's life was prolonged.
The case has been through all the
Texas Courts and the United
States Supreme Court. Miller was
finally sentenced to be executed
next Friday, but now another
Judge has issued a writ of habeas
corpus for the purpose of causing
further delay.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-07-31

1t is talked in Lexington that a
daily paper is soon to be started in
that city in the interest of Owens
against Breckenridge.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-07-31
County Ticket.

County Judge,
A. B. WHITE.
County Attorney,
A. A. HAZELRIGG.
County Clerk,
LUCIEN B. GREENE.
Sheriff,
WILLIAM SLEDD.
Jailer,
j. w. CHENAULT.
. Assessor,
ALLEN MCCORMICK.
Coroner.
GEORGE c. EASTIN.
Surveyor,
j. NJ. OLIVER,
Magistrate, District No. l,
HOWARD c.. HOWELL.
Constable, District No. l,
NJ. C. CLAY.
Magistrate, District No 2,
JOHN w, MORRIS.
Magistrate, District No. 3,
r. B. CROOKS.
Magistrate, District No. 4,
JOHN TRIMBLE,
Constable, District No. 4.
ROBT. CHAMBERS.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-07-31
Water Works.

At the present the construction
is at a standstill. A letter re-
ceived Monday from Mr.. Reed, of
the Construction Company, says
one Of the firm will be here in a
few days to meet al obligations.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-07-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Congress.

We are authorized to announce
Judge w. M. BecKner of Clark Coun-
ty as candidate for Congress to I'LL the
unexpired term. His claims are sub
ject TO the action of the Democracy Of
the Tenth District.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-07-31
For Railroad Commissioner.

We are authorized to announce
John c. Wood as a candidate for Rail-
road Commissioner, for the Eastern
District Of Kentucky, subject to the
action Of the Republican party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-07-31
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

Election, Tuesday, November 8.
FG Congress,
HON. 10. NJ. KENDALL,
of Floyd county
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-07-31

Andrew Carnegie is reported as
saying that the United States does
not need protection now.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-07-31

Mr.. j. B. Wagner, the expert
piano tuner of Cincinnati, Ohio, is
here now. He has given universal
satisfaction, his references show
it. Those wanting his services
may address him care of Postoffice
at once.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-07-31

The Owens call has been about
completed in Fayette county, which
gives him a safe majority over
Breckenridge.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-07-31

The crowd which went to Cincin-
natl Sunday on an excursion was a
large one. :
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-07-31

Cardinal Ledochowski, Project OF
the congregation Of the Propaganda
Eide, Rome, and one of the foremost
men of the Catholic church, is dead.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-07-31

In anticipation of duty on SUI
gar, great cargoes of the staple are
pouring into New York from al
most every direction. A British
steamer arrived there Sunday
with full cargo from Egypt.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-07-31

Large crowd at the Olympian
Springs Sunday.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-13

formal greeting. which would have
greatly amused third party, Martha
broke the ice and expressed her aston
ishment because the father did not op-
pose his authority to jacques plans.
MY a.thority?" Robert replied
mildly. That is easily said. But.
pray, what authority can father ex-
ercise who has been dispossessed by
the courts of his child?"
''lt is your fault, sir"
! ALLOW me. madam; is it my fault if
your lawyer and your attorney have
blackened my character to the best Of
their ability with trumped-up charges
for you know very well that all they
brought against me was trumped up"
'In behalf of the cause-certainly,
sir. They exaggerated, magnifed.
multiplied the griefs-that is pleading.
Besides, it was supposed that your a.
! torney would make US take back three
| fourths Of it at least. But, no. We
| leave the case to the wisdom of the
court he replied. do not know how
much he charged you, but how much
less would he have said if he had plead
ed free? Besides. he followed your in
strlctions; if you did not reply-if you
did not defend yourself-it is because
you wished to lose your suit. because
you were happy to be rid of Your wife
and delighted to recover your beloved
freedomr'
At this insinuation Robert, who had
till then remained very calm, began to
Ia h. L.
begged her not to go to law.
why, two days before the case was
called" said he, II went to your aunt's
house. where you were staying. ready
to throw myself at your feet"
ut was too late then
TOO late? BY Jupiter! You know
very well that for two months l had
been watching under your window.
hoping to see you, to be able TO stop
you. to convince you. for felt that this
lawsuit was the beginning OF Our mis-
fortune"
1T was too late then, tell YOU" re-
piled Martha. warming up in her turn
You should have prevented NE from
the tlrst by any means from listening
TO my aunt's advice and following her
counsel"
But. bv the everlasting Jupiter, do
you remember that she had taken root
here in our home. interfering in ever
thing, continually interposing her
angular body between Us, and yelling
as IL she were skinned alive whenever
i protested?"
But by Jupiter" retorted Martha,
carried away by the force of example,
since you foresaw our mutual unhap-
piness. the least you should have done
would have been not 70 mind her Yor
ought TO have got angry, TO have
shouted louder than she, TO have kicked
her out of doors, If needed Yes, sir"
she continued. now thoroughly ex-
asperated, ''you should have saved me
in spite Of evervthing-in spite Of my
self, even-yes. even il you had TO
strike me-
'Oh, OH" exclaimed Robert, bewil- |
dered.
'Ah. sir!' continued Martha. re-
proachfullv, If you had loved ne"
II would have beaten vou9''
Not hard; but-ah. you lacked en-
crr."
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Robert struggled hard not to laugh

| Robert struggled hard not to laugh
outright, and as Martha reproached
him once more for having refused to
defend himself In court. he said simply:
at was because l did not wish any
suspicion, however slight, to rest upon
my sons mother in the eyes Of the
world, in the eyes of her child"
Martha admitted that she had sus-
pected his generosity; but only later
| too late, also! Alas! the harm was done
now. And if, finally, Jacques were to
enlist in the navy, she saw before her a
dreary old age-without child, without
hus band, without anyone
There are any numb OF benevolent
schemes" Robert insinuated. You
may help the unfortunate, console the
afflicted
What a cheering prospect" sighed
Martha
why do you not take companion?
II she We're of no other use, she would
at least play with you; for, if l remem-
Der rightly. you were very fond of Chi
nese bezique."
Il have not played game since your
desertion," she replied, opening the
drawer OF the table which stood be-
tween them ''See the cards are here.
just as they were put away the last
time"
She showed them to him. placed the
double pack on the table, and shufled
it thoughtlessly while continuing the
conversation:
do you know, sometimes ! am
tempted to follow my neighbor's adj
vice and marry again. Some one spoke
to me about gentleman
Robcr. felt moved suddenly, and
without quite knowing what he was
doing, cut the cards, thinking to avoid
an answer.
What do you think about it?" asked
Martha, dealing mechanically.
That IS a delicate question" said
Robert. picking up the cards which
were dealt TO him.
Why? We are nothing more to one
another You are stranger TO me-"
"A Stranger"
A-Nh ~ @'t%S aA N12J-
not deny that you are one Of my ac-
quaintauces-
She took the trick announced eighty
By kings. and continued:
Well. an acquaintance may give An
opinion
Royal marriag-forty, said Rob
ert
What imp
Clubs
After moment, he continued: "Ny
opinion IS that ore may trad. lame
horse for blind horse. Do you know
the person spoken OFF,
Not az all.@
Two hundred and fifty"
BY the wev, could you not 20 for in
formation. Robert"
'I~' exclaimed the latter. startled
IF you have any interest in me To
*hom else could possibly apply
whom NAV trust in the isolation in
whics find myself? Suppose shonld
marry an unworthy person, Ia all con-
science you cannot refuse me that saal,
favor"
is that Individual good iooxsngg
"Fairiy So"
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A CONDUCTORS NERVE
he subduos Two BIun Psssssgers In q
Capital Manner.

he sabdaes Two BIun Psssssgers In y
Capital Manner.
Ii was on Texas railroad. II doesnt
make any particular difference what
road it was, as ALI have the same gauge
and charge the same rate per mile. On
a front seat in one Of shs coaches was
q representative TEXAS. IL doesns
make snv difference about h,s name,
as all preventative Tessas answer tn
most any rsmc yon choose TO call them,
by. Naturally enough he was armed,
with two guns and n knife !, was
also quite the thing that n pale-face,p
young man. who seemed TO b. diving -
consumption, should be sitting bshinG
him
Tickets. please shonted the con-
ductor as he entered the car.
Sir" said the paleiacsd young man
as the onicisl hand was extended. a
am sorry 70 say that have nettbev
ticket nor money. I must appesi to
your sympathies"
Ticket or cash. heartiessly replied
the conductor.
But have neither
AhSh ibASN brk cu
Conductor. | am slowing dying
want to see my dear old mother Sefore
In laid away. sppe2i-"
"OR you CO.
And then. Of eourse. the represents
tive Texan rose up and drew bis weapon
and declared THAT shsspals- faced pas-
senger should not be put on except
over his dead body. He had been slow
ly dying several times, and he also haa
dear old mother. and ne knew iuss
how hard IL was himself And. ca
course. the psassnssrs sheersd. tho
conductor aidn't interfere and th. dy(
Ing man was carried forward TO hss
mothers arms
That vas what vas expected. bat z
don't know how II hsppenef. in this
case il didn't work qsi,s that wsr
he conductor leaned forwsrs sa6 at
the representative On The chin and
then threw bis arsenal out Ut the win
csw ard stopped ths ,rsia. While ~
representative uas wondering uhz(
vas going ON. the young man ~ss pss
of While this Was taking plac@
he svoys and cursed. and vaA hardly
on are aronnd before he shook = roll oS
bilss with enc h.ns. knife With ,hs
osa,F. snd sa.a h.s dear mother hsf
oees II H.sven for s-v-nt~sn yesxs.
tsI. before be 5oined hsr s~' d hs.. tse
conductor hearts biood ws v~re al
s<yvry sDyrT. Ned rad IN tar
pa PER- tina -. conductor ~as sinsee
do-E. ane that "a. representative pa.
up rs pistols With a a2:3sflsa grin. snG
sna. the pals-sacsa yoaug Ran stssi
tears of tor. and 20 nsve eTrry;hsn-
.urs oat so dsrer~n, upset .Tegy s.oay.
On top of al that -. eona actor was
mean enough 20 AZ
'~fhss ycang fellow ha. played that
vaEs.e aii oTer Texs-. a1a = IL tine 10
qHss, II you folks III: Horry for hssa
Hhy n slaxes dl1n Fsu shake n = sssv
sE Euisags &p.se. s1sl pas has fsref A
Tor -oa. vog cd siossh@ra. yssz kes,
inlvkty qaIrs % j. sp-sz1 Yea AZ oss<
.hs sfzte
Aoa tias representative hso~~d hss
head 1ns aEsa't eseH dz1e - arzws
81: ss.aNs. tor the ssxt ;we-.S G.!sx
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here | shall De at home 10 no one-aoso-
3utely no one. You understand?''
Yes, ma am" replied the servant,
going out
AS she was crossing the threshold.
her mistress called to her:
Marian
"Ma'a
That gentleman has been NV hus-
band"
The person who thought she ought to
give this explanation to her servant
was a middle-aged woman, still charm
ing. according to general opinion. But
how much more so she must have been
In the exuberance of her youth. She
had, In fact, been a beauty in her young
days, when a young man Of her own
age, Mr. Robert Dupre. whom she now
designated as that gentleman" had
done his level best TO win her hand.
although she had neither dowry nor
expectation. Truth to tell, he was in
the same boat A nice fellow. certain
ly. both intelligent and steady; and he
hadE won honors at rEcole Centrale:
but as for incomel That was yet to
come
What does il matter when one loves?
And they loved each other!
/: With the aid Of circumstances the
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-13
Better looking than I amp"
Martha eyed him critically. Not

y ~
all. The same style"
Where did you see him?'
II have never seen him. His photo
graph was given to me-"
All" said Robert. "A sample It's
marriage from sample card
Wait" said Martha, rising. Il will
show you his photograph"
While she looked for it in the next
room, Robert succeeded in collecting
his ideas. He did not dwell on the
psychological singularity of the situa-
ton. and experienced only one feeling
-th at he was very sad.
Here is the picture" said Martha,
coming back.
Robert east glance at it.
Pooh! Anybody can see that it is
retouched. Does this hair belong to
him? Find out about that Then. that
leg is short-a little knock kneed. You
must see him walk. He is getting
round-shouldered, besides. You are
sure he is not hunch- back?'
You take pleasure in finding fault
with him." said Martha. After all.
what does it matter to you?"
But it does matter to me-" Rob-
ert burst forth. II am distressed
on your account Hew viii the world
regard your contracting another union
which lacks the sanction of the church,
And if this new helpmate should be
but sorry fellow-if his habits and
his ideas grated on vours-would you
70 ~ hao
cessful in this. would you 20 to law a
second time? What would people think
of it? Who would sympathize with
you? Who besides me would extend
helping hand to you if you should need
it? Finally-and it is for this only
that | conquer the repugnance | feel
in mentioning such subject. when
everything. even self-respect, counseIs
my siience-what will De your sons
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-13
SOLD ONLY IN BOTTLES WITH BUFF

efforts of the husband soon brought
comfort. From employe at three
thousand six hundred francs he be-
came manager and afterward owner OF
q large iron foundry AS, In the mean.
time, a beautiful little boy was born tc
them, these young people considered
themselves happy. apparently no,
without good cause.
Then why, some fifteen years later
did Martha, speaking of Robert to he,
servant, use the term ''that gentle.
man?'
Why? That is just what she would
have found very difficult to explain,
especially now, at the moment when
she was expecting Robert to enter once
more the apartment in which they had
lived together.
A ft OF emotion seized her. Yet it
was she who had demanded the inter
view, but not at their former home. At
the notary's, or at some lawyers office,
for instance.
"Since You wish to speak to me about
your son." Robert had replied, "a third
party is useless
He had announced his visit for the
following day at two o'clock. Let it
be SO! For, after all. it was important
to know whether or not that gentle
man" was willing that Jacques, their
son, should enter the navy, pass his ex-
animation, then go-no one knew
whittier. through storms, wrecks. dan.
gerous climates and so forth.
And in her sorrowful-very sorrowfu.
agitation, the poor mother allowed
herself to speak her thoughts aloud,
saying:
who knows? Who knows if his
father is not urging him on: to take
him away from me-to avenge him
self?'
Oh, how she wished to give that
gentleman" good talking to! Never
theless, she was compelled to restrain
herself. Sharp speech would not win
his intervention.
Then" she thought. Il have lost all
right to quarrel with him. since he is
no longer my hus band"
In truth, all connections had ceased
A Judgment had first separated. then
divorced them. This Judgment had been
demanded by her and was in her ia
vor. awarding her half of the fortune
"a large sum, for a woman who had
married without a dowry,-and placing
Jacques, the only child. in her care,
with the understanding that he would
be sent to certain college where the
father could see him as he wished
The arrangeme Mt was very simple,
and her thoughts had been:
When Jacques has his degree, when
ne is through with one years service in
the army. he will come back TO me. He
shall net marry at once. There are
good daughtcrs-in-law; l may be
blessed with one"
And the wicked boy. upsetting all Of
marnma's plans, aad in spite of her OBJ
lecoons. wanted to enlist in the navy,
You understand now why Martha
wished for an interview with that
gentleman" 1t was by 40 means
merely to speak to him about the
weather
Which OF the two was most embar-
rassed when they came face 10 face
scaJceiY know. but after a s;i.ted and
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-13
''He told your

HE told your
| "Mel A father branded By a judg
ment of the court? No. But he openee
his heart to his godfather, who told me
| all. If he wishes to expatriate himself
| it is because he suffers from our di.
sensions; because he doe S not wish q
| choose. to decide between you and me
| it is because, when comparing himself
| to his comrades, he feels humilia ted by
| the thought that he is not a son, q
child like every body else's
| Martha did not reply. She remained
seated. with pale face and fxed cyes.
Suddenly q great sob shook her body
and she burst into tears.
mo, Robert" She said. after the
| paroxysm had passed. do not be sorry
you spoke. thank You for it You
have opened my eyes, and / repent
Alas. it is too late. The past Is dead.
But Jacques is innosent of this. Re-
lieve his young heart from the burden
which saddens IL. and, il have not yet
tired your pity be charitsbl enough to
take me back"
Robert replied, gravely: Martha. on
the day when jacques godfather
opened my eyes, ] tried to come 10 you
with the same prayer ia my heart.
Take me back | stopped on the way.
because-it cannot be any Ion ger"
why? Ali / understand, Solitude
also weighed on you. you contracted
bonds which"
mo, it is not that"
IF YOU will not take me back
Robert let me at least be near you
shall not be in your way; ! shall aeep
in the background altogether: l.
Who asks you 20 DO such thinss7
No What stands IN the way Is tha.
would be liable TO criticism which
would be disagreeabie for both 0: us-
1t would look "a IL | were seeking TO
retrieve my fortune
You are ruined?'
Not so bad As that But the dsvisioa
Of our property has robued the foundry
OF necessary capital IstrugrI@d with
out success. To-day must admit my
defeat. and sell out. Reassure yourself. T.
| keep enough 70 live coInfortA bl y
but
But" exclaimed Martha. Il have
nothing which does not come from you.
And / would remain rich, wa.n you -
an, Robert, Robert. II ron had bea;e q
Ble-:his never would have occurred
Rut yop have no rign; 20 compel me TO
be ungratefuL In Jacques name de-
maod that y0u Use shs: you sare E1--
Yon must aecep. II failed ia ny
duties As your wife-If do not 6es~rTe
- D. voEr triend--sufTer fae 20 he a.
least a silent partner. Sec. gooers.
beg yossr forgi~sness-
sac beat her Knees He pre-sn.~d
ber ard after q moment cf inward
sUseggIe, said.
no and get your hat snd come
out
With vou? Ghe-ey'
TO get Jscqres-~
"ahi vou A.. ksrc and"
'Uash. sxsc be. kissing her.
Marian
Mann
'-IoG svssl SCI re .atl. sor .a1ce.T
50 that senslesaaE s.srsS
'To.cxc.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-13
Copyright. 1893. by B. Patotl

"Marianr'
"Ma'am?"
This afternoon, toward two o'clock
. gentleman will Gala rather elderly
gentleman-still, good looking, with a
distinguished appearance. Remember
his name, 'Dupre-Mr. Dnpre.' You
will not forget?"
II would have to do it on purpose;
for it is the name Of madam's SON."
THAT is so, Marian. What was l
thinking about? Besides it is very nat
ural That gentleman is my sons
father Well. Marian. you will intro
duce that gentleman and while he ia
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-13

feeling on seeing you on the zfTt o. :
stranger 20 whom you gzve his fathers
place.
Martha replied with emotion "Is Il
10; he who drsFes a4e 10 seek the sup
port he refuses me IN abandoning uasgs'
All. do rsos aecuse him Pssy b.E
rather. wish 70 spare yogt the sorrow
o. knowing why ae wishes 20 enlist"
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-13

Which OF the two was mos, emhar-
rassed when they came face TO face
scarcely know. but after suited and
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-13

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