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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-01-30
Southern Grit Versus Hard Times.


Less complaint Of the hard times
has been heard from the South during
the last eight or ten months than from
any other part Of the country, but this
is not because the people OF that Sec
ton have not felt the financial strin-
gency, but because they have learned
to suffer and be strong, aud silent, too.
They are not given to making an Out
cry every tune they come to rough
place in the road OF life. For a people
who, prior to 1860, enjoyed an excep-
tionally easy and luxurious existence,
the manner in which they bore the
poverty and privations that followed
the war was amazing in its calm
strength and quiet endurance, and
was fully as heroic as their bearings
during that conflict. The bravery
and patience with which they have
struggled to redeem their fortunes
nave been no less admirable, and their
progress toward prosperity has been
noted with interest by their friends in
other sections,
This progress would have been
much more rapid but for the checks il
las received from time to time from
the sensational and speculative
.chemes of unprincipled adventures,
who have endeavored to loot various
i calrlies by bunco business
devices, just as was done by the politi-
cal carpet baggers after the war; The
boom towns and boom methods which
these business" schemes established
nd encouraged were injurious not
only because of the financial 10 sses
hey occasioned, but because of the
lowered bushes, vitality that follow
I'd them and the temporary discour.
agement consequent upon disappoint-
ed hopes. They are not the sort o,
people, however, to sit down and cry
over spilled milk. and after each check
they have bravely renewed the fight.
They have suffered in common with
the rest of the country during the last
lew months, but they have confronted
the situation with their usual Spartan
,pirit, and the improvement which
will soon set in will be felt there
probably as early as in any other part
f the country. But to tell them, a.
10 some of their pretended friends,
that 80 starve awhile is good for the
health sometimes is a piece of sub
time assurance. A famous New York
divine, who had fat salary and Jared
sumptuously every day, was once re-
ported as saying that working people
could live fairly well on bread and
water. In the same spirit the South
ern people are now told that to starve
awhile is good tor the health some
times. AS if the robber should say TO
the man he had plundered Never
mind, my good fellew, you'll feel all
the better for not eating for few
days" The South has too much grit
TO be always complaining about its
troubles, but it will propably remem-
Der with anything but affection the
the individuals who talk so coolIy |
about starvation being good thing
for its observation-disclosures Sun.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-01-30

The next meeting Of the State
Press Association will be held in
Frankfort, and it is hoped that
something beneficial to the broth
erhood will be accomplished. Here
tofOre the programme has been es-
says, speeches, banquet, and a good
time generally, but the time is at
hand when something more import
ant should engage out attention.
The newspapers are imposed upon
and organized methods for protec-
ton against all impositions should
be adopted, In addition to this
an advertising rate governed by
circulation would be beneficial both
to the advertiser and publishers,
and the quickest and most reliable
method of securing the news of the
country should be considered as
we'll. In fact there is much bust
ness of vital interest that would
take up the greater part of the
three days, A State advertising
law should also be put into the
handsof an active and influential
committee.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-01-30

Weather bureaus and signal service
stations are all well enough in their
way, but they are not in it with the
shuck on an ear of corn when it comes
to telling what sort of winter we are
going to have. The ground hog is not
to be sneeZed at, but he comes so late
his services as a weather lorecaster
have about been dispensed with.
But, after all, for real, geRuine,
honest, prOnostigation as to the future
state Of the weather there is nothing
like the gOOse-bone when properly in
tcrpreted. There are only few who
can read a gOOsc-bone properly. Que
of these fortunate people happens TO
live at Madsonvile. This is Col. Bud
Givens, Of the Hustler, aud he is noted
for his many accomplishments, chief
ot which. however, is his wonderful
ability to decipher the unknown Ian
guage OF the goose-bOne.
Cot. GiveHs held a post-mOrtem OH a
bone only recently and has given the
public The following verdict The bone
says there will be 40 severe weather
in This latilude-no weather in which
running water will freeze. The cold
est days of the season will occur in the
first fifteen days in February, and
that there will be no very cold wealth
er, though clustering snow storms
may be looked for in March.
The month of February will be
one of continual falling weather, with
rain nearly every day. and good deal
of sleet and snow.
January will end with falling
weather and good sleet, but the Sec
Oud day of February will he as clear
aud warm as spring; but sftcr that
look out. Spring will be early, sad
after April l there will be no hur fuI
frost F."
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-01-30

During the tariff debate in the
House last week Mr.. Warner, of New
York. called attention to the statement
made by Mr.. Money that agricultural
implements of American Manufacture
were sold at a lower price abroad than
at home, and said that fact, and the
statistics proving it to be true. had
never successfully been coutroverted
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-01-30
Democratic Committee.

The members of the Democratic
county committee are requested tU
meet at the county court room OH
February 3, 1894, at three O'Clock
p. IN. Candidates for the various cou-
ty offices are requested TO be present.
II. II. French,
Chairman.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-01-30

1t ia said that 10000 mountaineers
will turn out TO sec the hanging of
Bob MarIer at PineviIle, KY, on Febru-
airy 9. Ii will be the first judicial exc
oution for Southeastern Kentucky and
Sheriff Colson will have a big posse of
deputies sworn in to preserve order.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-01-30

Of diseases start from a torpid liver
aud impure blood, DIR. Pierce's Col,
den Medical Discovery cures every
one OF them. 1t prevents them, too
Take it, as you ought, when you fee
the first symptoms Qanguor, loss OF
appetite, duIlHess, depression) and
you'll save yourself from something
serious.
In building up needed flesh and
strength, and purify and enrich the
blood, nothing can equal the "Discov-
cry" 1t invigorates the liver and
kidneys, promotes all the bodily func-
lions, and brings back health and Wig
or. For dyspepsia, silver complaint"
billousness, and all scrofula, skin and
diseases, it is the only remedy that's
guaranteed to benefit or cure, in every
case, or the money is refunded. 81.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-01-30

The race for Governor, which comes
offin June, 1895, is already on, as Hon.
C. M. Clay, of Bourbon, has written
to friends in Frankfort that he will
undoubtedly be candidate. Hon.
p. w. Hardin is already announced
end at work.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-01-30

We call attention Ia the advertise
ment of Mrs. A, M. Dallas for dress
making 10 be found elsewhere IN this
issue. Mrs, Dallas is thoroughly
equip ed for all classes of work in her
line.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-01-30

The Frankfort Capitol has new
ht adj and is now typographical
beauty. In regard to its merits we
have only 10 say That we can't do
without it.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-01-30

Senator Wetler's bill regarding OBJ
scene pictures and literature passed
Kentucky House of Representatives
last week, an amendment excepting
medical books being added. 1t is to
the Legislatures credit that this is one
of the first bills to be passed by both
houses
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-01-30

In the State Senate Mr. Hodges, OF
Lexington offered joint resolution
asking Congress to appropriate a
suffi cient sum of money to complete
the improvement Of the Kentucky
River.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-01-30

The Judiciary Com'uittee of the
House, by vote of 9 to 4, orderded a
favorable report on Representative
Bailey's resolution, questioning the
right of Secretary Carlisle to issue
bonds.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-01-30
ADVOCATE PUBLISHING COMPANY.
TUESDAY, JAN. 50, 1904.

The great debt Of the Pacific rail
roads to the Government is fast ma.
turing, and both houses OF Congress
will ag.ee on common policy for Sc
curing the Government, agaist loss.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-01-30
Silver Mine Discovered.

PaintsviIle, KY, Jan. PA silver
mime If rich yield is said I" have u, en-
discovered ou,the farm of Jeif CO.yhl,
eighl Mules from here.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-01-30

About catarrh. No matter what
you've tried and found wanting, You
Can be cured with DR.. Sage'S Catarrh
Remedy. The prOprietors of this
medicine agree to cure you, OF they'll
pay you $500 in cash.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-01-30
ITHE Old AND THR NEW.

TIA old style pillsi Who does not know
What AGONY they caused = what woe
You walked the fiooE, you groersd, ycs
sighed,
And felt such awful pain inside.
And the noxt day you felt 90 weak,
You didn't want 10 move or speak.
Now Piercs's " Pellets ars 90 mild
They are not dreaded by child.
They do their work In painless way
And leave no weakness for next day;
THIS proving what Is oft contest,
That gentle means are always best.
DR.. Pierce's Pellets are unequaleC
as Liver Pill. Smallest, cheapest
easiest to take. One tiny, Sugar
coated Pellet Dose. Cures Sicl
Headache, Bilious Headache, Dir
illness, Constipation, Indigestion
Bilious Attacks, and all derange
ments of the liver, stomach anG
bowels. 25 cts. vial, by druggists
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-01-30
A Iona Procession.

w. b. O'CoSSELL,
Secretary Board of Supervisors.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-26
THE TARIFF BILL READY.
Considerably Reconstructed 1t VIII
Probably Be Made Public Today.
Sugar Taken Care or

WASHINGTON, d c., Feb 2j.-It is
possible that the tariff bill may he
made public tomorrow. The sub. com -
mittee Of the senate committee on fl
nance will meet mt 8 tomorrow morn
ing and give the bill the finishing
touches and at 10 will lay it before thu
full committeo The bill is fnll of
concessions and the committee believes
it has met the objections more than
half way. The bill an framed will, the
cOmmittea hopes, receive the united
support of the Democratic party in the
senate.
There is no reason to change the
statement that sugar has been taken
care Of by putting it on the dutiable
list Mt about n cent pound, Sugar
and coal have caused the most conten-
tion, but the committee believes that
it has solved the question justly. A
week ago it was definitely decided that
the tax on whisky was to be increased,
certainly not less than cents a gal
ion, over the house bill, but now there
is doubt about the terms Of thr senate
bill
The committe found many evidences
of inequality in the house measure, all
of which they have endeavored to
straighten out. This has resulted, as
one member said tonight in some
changes that will come in the nature
| of surprlSps
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-26
GROVER GOES DUCKiNG.
Discouraged at the Disorder in DEM
ocracy. He viii Take Revenge
Upon the Webfoots,

WASHINGTON, Feb. % President
CIcve an sailed away from Washington
this afternoon at 80 o'clock in the
lighthouse tender Violet for duck
shooting trip along the North Carolina
coast He was accompanied by S.cra-.
tary Gresham and Captain Robert D.
Evans, the naval secretary Of the light
house board Every Arrangement had
been made for the trip and the usual
secrecy was observed concerning the
intentions Of the president
The snow fall was fairly binding
when Mr. Cleveland ami his COM
panlons arrived at the wharf. Cap
tain Evans alighted first, then came
Secretary Gresham with the inevitable
cigar between his teeth and last OF all
came the president carrying leather
gan case under mis- arm Other guns il
cases, and cases OF ammunition and
cases of other things had been sent
aboard the little tender yesterday. All
three of the party wore derby hats
1t was very slippery on the upper
deck of the tender, to which the gang
plank ran, as the president found out
the minute his feet touched it He had
considerable difficulty in proceeding
toward the ladder leading to the lower
deck and the entrance to the cabin. A
sailor walked ahead of Mr. Cleveland
sweeping away the snow.
The duekimg season is nearly at an
end but there is said to be good sport
in the North Carolina sound and rivers
1t is the intention of the presidential
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-26
PATH OF The STORM KING.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. The ground is covered
with snow from ono foot to fourteen
inches on the level. Traffic on many of
the railroads is almost entirely suspended.
Damage to the early vegetable and fruit
crops was heavy.
HUNTINGDON, W. Va-Western Virginia
and Eastern Kentucky We're visited by II
heavy snowstOrm today. 1t began snow
ing at H. IN, and is yet coming down.
The ground was covered with eight inches
at 10 O'clock tonight
AUGUSTA, Ga.-There are about five
inches Of snow and sleet all over Augusta
and vicinity. In some places sheds and
roofs nave been crushed in by the weight
upon them and goods Of merchants dam
aged. Trains are delayed.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. 1.-THE most severe
snow storm of the season is raging here to-
night and promises to be of considerable
duration. Three inches Of snow have
already fallen since O'clock. The tom
perature is now 80 degree, having risen 81
degrees this morning, when Observer
Emery, of tho weather bcreau, eported II
as registering degrees above zero,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-26
MYSTERY AT MonTlcELLo.
Floyd Carr Charged with the Murder of
Moore and Mrs. Raymond

MONTICELLO. N. Y, Feb 20 Floyd
]. Carr, of Bushville, young farmer
residing near the home Of the aged
couple who were murdered Thursday
night or Friday morning, is suspected
of having committed the crime, and
was accordingly arrested this after
noon. Young Carr has behaved strang'.
ly since the murder and the psoplr OF
Bushville attribute his conduct direct
" to remorso because Of the murder Of
old Moore and his aged housskeepar,
Mrs. RAYMOND.
Sheriff Beeohcr, who was informed
of the matter arrested Carr at the home
oi Louise Cantrell young woman OF
unsavory reputation, and lodged him
in Jail Mt Monticello. He was searched,
aud Gve-dolar bill, bearing bloody
| finger marks, was found on his person.
The bill had evidently been washed tC
removed the soiled spots The CanLroIl
girl was also pIacsd under arrest as an
| important witness.
Young Carr was greatly agtated
when arrested, aud strongly protested
against the officer taking him in GUS
tody. Much surprise is expressed at
his name being connected with the hor-
rible crime, as he comes from an hon
orable respectable family,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-26
IN our OWN common WEALTH.

The Norristown Woolen mills, which
have been shut down since last August,
will resume operations tomorrow with 600
bands Enough orders have been received
to run siX months.
1t is stated that Governor pattison, Sec.
retary Harrity Attorney General Hpnsel,
Adjutant General Greenland and a party
of friends will start this week for Florida
on pleasure trip,
Pension certificates have been issued to
the following persons, Pennsylvania Re
issue Levi Blaine deceased Lu2erne Lu.
zerne; Charles f. Evrrsou, Burlington
Bradford; Rosa Blaine, Lu2erne, Luaarne.
James Elliott Shindel, ensign OF the
United States navy died at the home Of
his mother in Tamaqua yesterday He
was 80 years old and was considered one
OF the brightest young men OF the United
States navy.
During drunken row at Lewiston last
night, in which twenty-five Hungarian
and Polish miners engaged, Peter NuosiC
was stabbed in thu abdomen. John puker
had his skull crushed aud John Nutch was
shot in th3 shoulder.
The attorney generals department ha ~,
referred the affidavit Of Colonel Thomas G.
Sample, charging Thomas W. Ahl OF Car.
| Isle, with attempting to bribe him as a
member OF the soldiers orphans schoo
commission in favor OF he BOILING Springs
site for the state industrial school to the
district attorney of Allegheny county. with
| a request that he institute proceedings
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-26
FLASHES FROM THE WIRES.

Congressman William H. Wilson, who ia
i'll of typhoid fever in Guadalajara, was
somewhat more comfortable Yesterday.
Hon. b. l.. Hewitt, of Holidaysburg ex-
speak of the state house OF representa-
tives. is lying seriously i'll at the Bingham
house, Philadelphia.
Cashier Ferries, of Vienna, who embez-
zle 1920 tlorins from the department of
the public debt and He'd during the official
inspection, has committed suicide.
Charles NJ. Clancy sheriff Of New Yorl,
county. died last night. He had been con-
fined TO his home by an attack of pneu
mouia, which he contracted two weeks
ago.
An immense warehouse at Rotherhthe
u suburb of London, wa. burned last even
ing. Thousands OF tons of grain poured
from the store room into the Thames Loss
el20, COO.
Senator David Is. Hin hns written pri
vate letter to the editor of the Amsterdam
Morning Sentinel saying that he WAS not
and would not be Il gubernatorial nominee
: this year.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-26
SUICIDE IN A
COUNTY JAIL
Larry Mcdonald, Charged with MuId8F,
Hangs Himself with a Sheet.
Leaves A NOTE OF confession
His Dead Body Discovered Early Yes
terday Morning Hanging to the Cell
Door-In a Communication to the
Sheriff the Suicide Admits That He
Killed His Father, but Claims That
it Was Accidental and That He Was
intoxicated at the Time.
speeial to The Scranton T.tDms.
HONEsDALE. Feb, %

HoNEsDALE, Feb, 25.
MN Sunday, january 7, the holy Of
H aged Ihomls Mcdonald was
II found mutilated in the sitting
" room Of his home about two
miles above PromptOn. His son, Larry
Mcdonald was suspected of the mur.
der The COroner's jury later found
him guilty and he vas placed in the
county jail to await the action of the
grand jury Esrly this morning the
other prisoner in the Jail failing to
arouse Larry discovered his BODY sus
pended in his cell When Sheriff Mur
ply came to feed them he was
notified and Coroner O'Connoll
was summoned Later The TRIBUNE
reporter visited the jill and
found the body rf Larry stretched out
On his cot. A twisted piece of sheet
lay across his chest and the flesh about
his neck WAS drawn up His body had
been Cnt down by the sheriff and the
remaining portion of the sheet with
which he hung himself was tied to the
hinge of the iron shutter of the win
dow. He had securely fastened thu
sheet to the hinge, made slip-noose
and standing on a chair fastened it
about his neck, kicked the chair out aud
strangled to death. Coroner O'Conneli
viewed the remains, and rs it WAS a
clear case of suicide di not summon a
jury
The deed was probably committed
about l or o'clock, a m. The window
was open and the temperature of the
room was about 30 degrees blow zero,
and tine body was frozsn, l. rry left
the following note written with lead
pencil in SCrawling hand on both
sides of II sheet of paper
HoNEsDALE, Pa, Feb. "a SHERIFF Muir
ply, dear sir: This is grief not guilt as
am accused Of. | always meant good to
everybody from a good heart which you
will hereafter learn. but now my folks
have gone back on me, which cannot he
helped. No money. no friends. Good bye
all Signed L. Mcdonnell
Second page
May God prosper you and wife; there
are a great many trials which | have t.
say and had my share, and yet the whole
community Is down on me. May God
have mercy on me and all sinners.
| can't stand to face the people as | never
was before grand jury. | don't want
to now. My dog caused the death OF
father / was drunk aud that caused all
l thought to strike the dog away ana
struck my father in his stead. Drunk
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-26
Steele HACKAYE dead.
The Well Known Actor and Dramatist
Expires on Board of a
Western Train.

LA JUNTA, Col, Feb % Steele
Mackaye. author and dramatist. died
at 10 o'clock this morning near Tam
pas, on board a Santa Fe railroad
train, while On route to Sln Diego,
Cal, where it was hoped that he
would be able to build up his health
Mr.. Mackaye, accompanied by his
wife, DR., Parker and a nurse left
Chicago Thursday 10 the private car Of
George r Peck, of the Santa Fe road
He had been i'll for several days pre-.
vious to his departure Since leaving
Chicago Mr. Mackayes condition was
thought to be slightly improved and
his death, while not wholly unexpected
came suddenly.
Although it has been claimed that he
was an Englsbman, the dead dramatist
and promoter was born at Fort Porter,
on the banks of the Niagara river, now
portion of the city Of Buffalo, about
AZ years ago, At the age of 16. while
slowly Gonvalescing in Franco from
an attack Of brain fever, he occupied
himself with painting and modelling,
the artistic instinct inherited from his
mother having by that time strongly
asserted itself He returned to Amer
lca at the breaking ont of the Rebellion
and enlisted as common soldier. At
the end Of the war be returned to
France and resumed his studies. He
became a pupil of GARNER, and later
on of Francois Del Strte
After Appearing with marked success
in number Of Shakespearo's plays.
notably in the title role of Hamlet,
he began to apply the knowledge of his
art to the writing Of plays. In co la
horstion with Tom Taylor he produced
two plays in London with success.
"Arkwright's Wife and "Clancsrty,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-26
WARRlNG BR9ZlLIGNS.
Governments Big Forcs Unable to Cap
turs Da Gama's Five Hundred,


turs Dn Gamn's Five Hundred.
RIO De JANEIRo Feb 21. via Monte
vidco, Feb. % The insurgent cruiser
Rspubliea, with Admiral Mello aboard.
was off the bar on Tuesday, Feb %
She exchanged shots with the govern
ment forts and signals with Admiral
Da Gama's hlgship. At 3 o'clock this
morning the lnsUrsent warship Aquid-
ahan sailed away. The government
search light revealed her latsg about
two miles from the forts, and within
ten minutes hot fire had been open ed
from all the guns along shore.
The Aquidaban returned the fire
brisKly and was assisted by Fort Ville-
gaignon, which turned on all its guns
as the warship WAS passing through the
nsrrows, The AQuilaban was struck
with many shells, but apparently did
not suffer any serious damage. After
getting outside she shellsl the military
school on the neck of the peninsula, OPP
posite Fort Santa Cruz.
Admiral Dd Cana with 500 men is
holding tine bay and five islands
against the governments 10. 900. The
officers of the United States cruiser
Detroit report that the governm ent is
winning ground slowly in the south
ern provinces
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-26
HERE'S HOPPING THE FEDERAL BulDMG WILL SOON HAVE RPUB Au TENANTS

Sam, WAS found lying dead against an
iron railing outside Pages hotel last
night. lie has been identified as Ben
iamiu Low. wealthy shipping agent
of Gloucester.
It was thought that Mr. Low was
robbed and fouly dealt with, but ac-
cording to the autopsy today, the i'm
mediate cause Of death was conges-
tive chill, inducing heart failure,