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Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
Chicago Cattle Market.

Cnlcago CaUtle Markeb.
 Union Stock Yards. H., Dec. s.-Cattle- strong and slow and barely steady for others common to extra steers, $S.o0QS 20; stoekerss sdIn and feeders, $2S54S l5; COWS ana Hogs-Receipts, 5000; market firm and 5@ 10c higher; heavy packing and shipping lots, s3.55qS7o; common to choice mixed, $S.40g 365s pigs S2.25Gl3 55
 Sheep-Receipts. 16.OOO; market firm in- ferior to choice, $165d3.50; lambs $260Q4.5O.
 St. Louis.
 St. Louis. Mo- Dec. S-Flour was un- changed; patents, SS. 1S43. %; extra fancy, 3 Wheat was lower; December, 57c May, Corn was lower; December. 2lc; January, Oats were lower; December, 1714c Jan uary, 174sc; May, 20lse asked.
 Pork-Standard mess, $500.
 Lard-Prime steam, $5.20: choice, $5.32la. Bacon-Shoulders. S525; longs, $500; clear ribs, s5.121a; short clear sides, $525:: S4.5O; clear ribs, a.62lz; short clear sides, High wines were steady at $1.22
 Dry Goods.
 New York, Dec. S.--The Journal of Com meree and Commercial Bulletin, in it's weekly review of the dry goods market to- day, says: "The condition of the market has not improved during the past week in any direction. The demand has not been slow for staple cotton and dark, fancy cot ton fabrics, quiet for wooIens and worsted dress goods, both for this season and spring, and indifferent for light weight woolens and worsted for mems wear. For spring lines of cotton dress fabrics there has been a fair request, and in new heavy weight wool ems and worsteds about an average business has been reported The tendency of the market in staple cottons Is in favor of buy CTS Cotton and woolen and worsted dress trade has been dull and featureless."
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
FOR R ENT

FOR RENT. No. 512 18th street, North, rooms and ser wants house. $10.
 No 1410 5th avenue, rooms; large lot and water furnished; BIO.
 FOR SALE.
 7-room house and lot at West End on elec- trfc car line; fine we'll of water and lot 50x 195, will sell at a great bargain on monthly payments. l6O acres of coal lands close to the city. two openings; one 400 tons and one 200 tons each per day; will sell at a great sacrifice: need money. Small payment, balance easy terms. 80 acres coal land within four miles of city, s25 per acre cash; cheapest land on the mar ket. O.
 ISS5O--Corner lot, 10Ox14O: 4-room houss. new; 3 rooms nicely papered; new fence; in side corporate limits; cheap.
 S1250-Two broom houses, close to cotton factory; nicely papered;' lots 5Ox19O each; southern front.
 Lots at Wares Grove, S25O up. large size; also in Jonesville, at very low figures; have trucking. - It 1S26Ia Third avenue aa 0 FOR RENT.
 3O1 and 303 goth street. double store, 55x1OO feet corner Sd avenue. -. 2l1 18th street, beautiful store, 40x100 feet. ISIS 1St avenue, small store, very cheap. 10a 20th street; best location in city. Dwellings, offices, halls and bed rooms in different parts of the city.
 WANTED. To invest from S200O to 5000 in real estate that will pay good interest.
 T. H. MOTION & CO. 2-1S-1m Dr. Smiths Block.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
New York Cotton Seed oil and Sugar.

New York, Dec. 3.-Cotton seed oil was quiet and steady; crude, 26c; yellow prime new, 2sQ29c; yellow prime off grades. 2Sc.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. AGENTS WANTED for a new paying busi- ness; send your address today for sam shall, Loekport N. Y. 12-1-eow-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
FOR RENT,

FOR RENT. FOR RENT-Remington and Daugberty typewriters. F. G. Macke, First National bank. 12-3-6t
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
pr. Dozier & Go.

P. O. Box 112. Birmingham. Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

WANTED-Desirable land for colonization ptrposes-so situated as to subdivide into small farms. Report same to Clarke the broker, room 203 Chalifoux block.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04
CHEAP COLUMN.

WANTED-Position by an active, energetic young man, with retail or wholesale gro- ences furnished. Address G, care this paper sH
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08

Died, last Saturday morning, at the
Palace Hotel, Louisville, Mr.. Andrew
Mcclure, aged thirty years, after three
hours of suffering with epilepsy. Mr..
Mcclure was an excellent man with
many warm friends aud being in the
purchase and sale oftobacco at the time
he was taken sick was in Louisville
on the market. just before retiring
he informed the clerk at the hotel that
he was subject to spells, aud saying
that he felt badly asked that his room
be watched. AT one o'clock a noise
was heard from his room and entering
ii was discovered that he was in con-
WILSON'S. A doctor was called who
worked with him until three O'Clock
when he died. A coroner's jury was
aumn onetil al verdict was rendered
in effect that his death was produced
by an attack of epilepsy. The news
here was severe blow to his family
and friends. His body was brought
to this place Saturday morning. Fin.
neral was preached at his late resi-
dence Monday morning at eleven
o'clock by Rev. w. f Keller assisted
by Rev. G. j. Nugent, and his body
was buried in Machpelah cemetery
He leaves wife and seven children to
mourn his loss.
His life was insured for $4,000 in
the following companies: Mutual
Benefit, T. G. Graves, agent, $4,000
Massachusetts Mutual, W. T. Sander.
son, agent, $4,000; New York Life, A.
Hoffman, agent. $4,000; Mutual Life,
of New York, L. Knox, agent, $4,000,
and Equitable Life, of New York, F.
r. Logan, agent, $4,000, which
amounts will be paid upon the filing
of proof.
The universal opinion of Mr.. Nc
Clure is that he was an honest and
atfable gentleman.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08
Wants Water Works and Addition
al City Lighting,

EDITORS ADVOCATE AT a meeting
of the City Council Friday night,
January A, held for the purpose OF re-
/ ceiving bids for lighting the streets
with electricity. The contract with
franchise was awarded to Hon. John
p Martin, of Xenia, Ohio, by ma
jority vote of the Council, provided,
however, that Mr.. Martin procures
the franchise for water-works, which,
has previously been granted the Mt.
! Sterling Water Works COMPANY
within the 90 DAYS and complete
same by August IL, 1895. Mr.. Mar
tin comes well indorsed, and showed
concIusively that he meant business bS
filing bond to the city in the penal
sum Of $4,000, signed by local parties
who are well known to the citizens to
be good financially.
| Mr.. Martin. we understand, has an
option on the Towards Mil property
and if he succeeds in obtaining the
| franchises for Electric Light and
Water Works We will soon have
both. ..
While it is true that the new CON
tract for street lighting will cost the
city 81, 800 more than the present one,
there is to be ten additional arc lights,
which are badly needed, as gra
many citizens will testify to, espe-
cially those in the dark districts of the
city. .... -,~
By increasing our expenditures
81 300 more than has already been
contracted for, we have an oppor-
tunity of getting two very much
needed improvements. The citizens,
so far as we have been able to ascer-
tain, favor the action of the Council.
.. .... Y.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08
Death Of Rev. John B. Devault.

"Among the young ministers Of our
acquaintance none have Impressed us
more fayorably or won our esteem
more highly than Rev. John Baker
DEFAULT. He was gentle, pure,
noble, christian man.
He was born in LeesbUrg, Tenn
July 26, 1858, studied at King Col
lege Chat mother of miilisters) and at
Union Seminary in Virginia. He was
licensed by Holston Presbytery in
1884, and was Immediately called on
for work In some of the most difficult
and responsible portions of tile Synod
of Kentucky. He labored at Irvine.
in the mountains; then took charge
of the Salem and Mount Tabor
churches, and then of the churches at
Clintonville and Hopewell. Some
time ago, feeling the approach of dis
ease, he undertook church in the
mild cline of Florida, at Maitland.
But consumption claimed him, and he
diel at his fathers home at Leesburg,
Tenn, on Saturday, December 20
Thus ends a brief but useful life. -
ChristianO Observer,
Rev. DeYault was known by many
of our citizens, and was a bright
Young man, christian, and his loss
in the early morning of his life, causes
pang of sorrow in the hearts of
those who knew aud appreciated
him for his worth. He was brother
in-law of DR.. Il. o Guarrant.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08
PERSONAL MENTION.

~ Mrs. William Helwig is very low
! with pneumonia.
y Miss Lizzie Apperson returned to
school in Cincinnati Monday.
Mr.. James Wade and son, Bernon,
of Clark comfy, were in the city Mon
day
p Norvell L. Benton, the all around
man OF the ADVOCATE, is on the sick
list.
Hon J. III. Holloway, of Winches-
ter State Senator of this district, was
in the city Monday,
satsiiss M. Ruth Agnes returned Sat-
urday from Cincinnati. where She
has been visiting her broth +.
Mrs A j. Arriek, who has been
visiting her parents at La Fayette.
Ind, is expected home to-day.
Elder w. T. Tibbs filled the pulpit
at the Methodist church, in the alb
sence of the pastor, Rev. c.. j. Nugent.
Mrs. Lucy Campbell, who has been
very sick, we are glad to say is very
much improved and will soon be-
agsn.
c. A, Harris, of the ADVOCATE, left
Yesterday for a winters stay in search
of the health denied him in this
climate.
Mr.. Allen Lone and Misses Annie
Morris and Annie Lone, of Hunting
ton, w. Va, who have been the guests
of Miss Fannie Reid have returned
home,
Elder j. w. McGarvey, of Lexing-
ton, preached at the Christian church
Sunday morning. His splendid dis
course was well-received by his au-
dience
Mrs. Lizzie Everette leaves this week
for Louisville where she will spend a
few days visiting friends, after which
A. will go to Fort Worth, Texas, to
saend the winter with her daughter,
Ms. j. M. Wells.
Col. Frank p. Logan, who has been
in our midst for some time, represent
ing the Equitable Life Insurance Com
pany, will leave in few days for ST..
Louis to take charge of the State agen-
cy of Missouri of the National Life In
surance Company, of Hartford, Conn.
Col. Logan has made many warm
friends here, and expresses himself as
deeply grateful for the cordial kind
ness shown him by our people.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08

Friday evening of last week Mr..
John p. Martin, of Xenia, Ohio, was
before the City Council, asking for a
twenty-year franchise and contract
for lighting the city for the same
length of time. There were three bids
in, but only one was accompanied by
a bond declared by the notice publish
ed by order of the Council, hence
only one was considered. The pres
eat company furnishes the are lights
for $S5 per light and Mr.. Martins bid
was 800. The contract would have
been closed with Mr.. Martin immedi-
ateIy had he been in position to close
with the Mt. Sterling Wafer Compa-
ny, SO that both plants conld have
been constructed at the same time, but
in order that time De given him to ar
range for the putting in of both plants
the contract for street lighting was
awarded him provided, he arrange
with the Mt. Sterling Water-works Co.
for putting in the water plant, The
Electric Lighting contract becoming
void in the event of his failure to ar
range for both.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08

Mr.. j. Hull Davidson, ex-City COL
lector of Lexington, and Mrs. II. Z,
Welsh, wife OF the late Deputy Col
lectOr, have engaged expert account
ants to examine the report of the ex-
perts, engaged by the City Council
who found a shortage of $4,000
Mr.. Davidson says there is nothing
wrong, beyond looseness in the
method OF keeping the Collectors
books. Ifthis surmise proves to be
correct he will sue the city for libel
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08

We are a few hours late to-day, be.
cause our electric light would not
light last night. Mr.. Hudson, the
capable Superintendent, was forced to
neglect us because he was compelled
to take Mr.. Helwig's place at the en-
CINE. Mr.. Hudson would have glad.
ly rendered lis the service we needed
had it been possible. We were pa
lient with him and we are sure our
subscribers will bear with us also,
after this explanation.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08

The Ohio river and its tributaries
are rising rapidly, and as the general
rains continue fears are entertained
that there may be a flood. Several
towns in West Virginia, along the
headwaters of the Monongehala river,
are already inundated. The rise every
where is rapid. From both Cincinnati
and Louisville the reports are that q
marked and rapid rise is being expert
enced at those points on the Ohio. AT
the latter place the ice had formed a
gorge SO as to stop Tie running of the
ferry-boats.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08

John G.. Richardson has made 9
good Sheriff, AS the statement OF the
Commissioners published in this issue
of the ADVOCATE demonstrates. His
accounts balance to the penny and his
duty AS Sheriff of Montgomery coun,
ty have been correctly performed
Who can say he has not been faithful
and correct? No man can apply to
mis- officisl acts adverse criticism
Well-done faithful servant is the nni-
velsal plaudit !, Mr, William sedd
and deputies have succeeded Mr..
Richardson and we are satisfied they
will make as efficient officers as the
retiring ones.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08

Jim Best, you are out of office now
old fellow. No more keys have YOU
t. turn on the unfortunate law break
ers. You have done your best, no
doubt, to please those within the
walls and those on the outside. You
have not been charged with djshones-
ty, nor do we believe you would con-
nive to the interest of any man or SCI
of men. Unfortunately one Of your
prisoners was taken from you and
ruthlessIv hanged. Had this lament
able affair never happened, yOu
would never have had anything dur
ing your official period TO have re-
GREETED. You are conscious OF hav-
ing done what YOU could in protection
of those under your charge, aud those
who know you best are satisfied that
YOU have been an official faithful and
true. Mr. j. w. Chenau!t is now car
ryiug the keys 10 the Jail aud will
doubtle,s make an acceptable officer,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08

The prospect of an early resump-
ton of peaceable relations between
China and japan are not flattering {.
The special envoy sent to Japan las
had a farewell talk with the Mikado,
and the latter refused to call off his
dogs OF war until Pekin was occu'
pied by Japanese troops. Minister
DENLY believes the negotiations will
prove fruitlcss.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08
RinqinQ Noises.

VI the ears, sometimes roaring, bnz-
Sing sound, are caused by catarrh,
that exceedingly disagreeable and
very common disease. Loss of smell
or hearing also result from catarrh,
!, Moods Sarsaparilla the great blood
hrifier, is peculiarly Successful
emedy for this disease, which it cures
" purifying the blood.
4 Hoods Pills are the best after din
ener pills, assist digestion, prevent con-
4 stipatlon.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08

Superintendent of Schools l. n.
Horton has moved his Office to the
front up stairs room over the Ex-
change Bank. Mr.. Horton has been
advised by the State Superenten-
dent that he will be able to forward
him for distribution January II, only
one-half of the amount due teachers
on that date.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08

County Attorney Wallace Della
yen having performed the duties Of
the office of County Attorney rightly,
turned ii over to his successor, Mr.. A.
a. Hazelrigg Monday. "Old Shy
has made an official of whom the
people should be proud. Let no
guilty man escape has been his mot
10, and he has been just as walchful
for his county's interests. Mr.. De-
Haven will practice his profession.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08

Mr.. G. "A. Harris. Local Editor of
the ADVOCATE, who il in poor health,
left for Aiken, South Caralina, Mon
day. Let us hope, aud we believe, that
his health will soon be permanently
restored and that he will return in a
few weeks and resume his work on
this paper. The best wishes of many
anxious friends follow him.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08

Mrs Lizzie Estept, daughter of N.
IS. Station, died at the home OF her
father on Queen street Monday, Of
consumption. Funeral will be
preached this afternoon at the resi-
dence by Rev. A. j. Arrick. Mrs.
Estept leaves a husband and two
children. She was member of the
Baptist church. Burial at Mach
pelah cemetary.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08

Mr.. George A. Whitney retired
from the office of County Clerl
last Monday, having served ths
people to the entire satisfaction 81
all concerned for period of foul
years. His records have been sub
jected to the scrutiny of the prop
er authorities and found correct il
every particular. Mr.. Whitney
has been pains taking and accom-
odating and no man, be he ever so
hard to please, can say of truth
he has not been properly waited
on. We congratulate the county
for having had such an obliging,
faithful and efficient officer, and
only hope the present Incumbent
will be able to rank with him.
Mr.. Whitney should have the sin
cere thanks of the patrons of his
office and the best wishes of all
good people for his future. He
does not say what his future
avocation will be, but we venture
the prediction that he will not
have an idle moment, and ere long
will have rendered him something
much better than the office OF
County Clerk.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08

Mr. Ruford A. Tracy has succeed
ed his father as agent tor the Ninth
Street Tobacco Warehouse, Louis
vile, We have had the pleasure of
meeting Mr.. Tracy and we trust his
fathers friends will stand by him IN
his new business. He was in the
city Monday.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08

DR.. w. S. Fulton, of Lexington, is
expected here next week to assist Rev
"A. j. Arrick in a meeting at tn"
Southern Presbyterian Church during
the week. Mr.. Fulton is strong and
interesting preacher and will receive
hearty welcome by all christian
people, -
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08

Elk Sheriff John G. Richardson has
moved his Office over j. b. Whites
Grocery store, where he will be glad
to see an who are owing taxes. A
cordial welcome awaits all friends
who may call on him.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08

The Kentucky Baptist was sold at
auction last Saturday to satisfy de-
mands ofcreditors. 1t will probably
resume its issue as dollar paper. 1t
was bid in for $40 by Mr.. j. S. Long,
subject to a mortgage of$2,O0O.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08
A Card of Thanks.

desire TO extend my sincere
thanks TO our friends for the many
kindnesses shown to me and mine in
the sad affection that has over taken
us. Gratefully,
MRS. A. w. MCCLURE.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08

Mr.. Johu L. Shelby, law partner OF
w. G. p. Breckenridge, Thursday af-
ternoon broke cane over the head
of Editor G. @. Moore, Of the Blne-
grass Blade, in Mr.. Moore's office, and
then snatched out handful OF the
editors whiskers, Mr.. Shelby OBJ
jected to a paragraph in the Blade
stating that Miss Pollard knew more
than all of Breckinridge's lawyers
combined, and she had not lied as an
of them had.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08

The Harold Hotel will be open fol
the reception of guests to-day. The
Harold is new four story stone from
building, located opposite the Court.
house, with everything new; furni-
tnre, carpets and all things. Every
room is lighted by electricity and
heated by steam. Mr.. f. b. Fissen-
ger is the manager, and he comes
highly recommended as hotel man /.
With the National and the Harold
Mt. Sterling can boast of having two
d fine hotels as any other city of the
same size In the State.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08

Nelson Whitaker, rich iron man
nfacturer, is outas II candidate against
Elkins for United States Senator from
West Virginia. Bidding win be
lively.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08
A Grand Success.

Our readers will hail with pleasure
the information just received that the
management of the Lexington Expo
sition has concluded to continue II till
January 10.
Thousands of its visitors from this
and other States are enthusiastic in
its praise. ii is indeed great educa-
tor. It's music hall has been the scene
of illustrations of scientific expert
ments, lectures, concerts and meetings
of masonic, odd fellows and other
fraternal organizations. Its art gal
lery, historical hall, midway plaisance,
wonderland show, Japanese bazar,
machinery hell, etc, with the specisl
attractiono Of lectures, band concerts
etc, to be given daily is well worth
the endeavor Of our citizens to spend
the day at this successful exposition,
Railroad fair one-half rate.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08

Dan Mcclure, an old colored mar
whose home is on the Spencer pike, has
been missing since Monday, noon, OF
last week. The fear of his frieLds Is
that he has wandered away and per-
ished with cold
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08

Our business must be closed by the
first day of February, and we shala
exEect everybody who owes US to-
settle promptly.
GREENE, CLAY & CHESAULT:.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08
HOW's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
FL. CHENEY & Co., props, TeIedo,
Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. }. Cheney for the past 10 years, and
believe mn perfectly honorable in an
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by their firm.
West " Truax, Wholesale Drug
gists. Toledo. Onio.
Walding, KEENAN, Il Marvin, Who e-
sale Druggists, Toledo Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blouta
aud mucous surfaces of the system
Price, Toe, par bottle. Sold by ala
Druggists. Testimonials free. 24-4-
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08
Week Of Prayer.

Monday night at the First Presby.
terrain church, subject, Humiliation
and Thanksgiving; Rev. Everette
Gill. Tuesday night at the Metho-
dist church, subject, The Church Uni.
yersal Elder w. Z. Tibbs. Wednes.
day night at the Christian church
subject, Nations and Their Rulers
Rev. A. j. Arrick. Thursday night
At the Southern Presbyterian church
subject, Foreign Missions lev. Q. j
Nugent. FRIDAY night al Bap.
DIST church, subject Home ~ sions
No services Saturday night.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-08

The new Court of Appeals was or
ganized yesterday.