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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28
SIX DAYS IN A TRANCE.
Alfred WoottOn Was Put to Sleep by
Hypnotixer and Watched by Doc

Alfred WO0ttO1 W1s Put to sleep ~
n Hypnotixer and Watched by Doc
tors.
A dramatic illustration of hypnotism
accompanied by many grewsome fea-
lures has been given in London by
Prof. Merritt, who seems to possess eX-
traordinary powers Of mysterious
nature, says the New York World.
He put man to sleep in coffin-shap-
ed glass case and kept him there near
ly a week and at the end Of that time
awakened him in the presence of
large number of witnesses.
The victim of this achievement. one
Alfred WOotton, is stained-glass
worker, 30 years Of age. During the
whole of the time he was asleep or
in q trance he was exhibited in pub
lie hall. When the experiment was
ready to begin on Monday he had
readily climbed into the cotfin-shaped
case, and many people watched the
hypnotiZer as he proceeded to exercise
his mysterious power.
Holding Wootton by the forehead
and chin. the hypnotiZer gaZed stead
lily into the. eyes. He then made a few
downward passes from above the eyes
along the side of the face, from time
to time examining the pupils of the
eyes. The man, it was found, had by
this time become rigid. One minute
after the experiment began the hypno-
tier asked DR.. Forbes Winslow to
examine the man.
He was found to be thoroughly I'M
conscious His pulse was 90, the ex-
act number of beats it registered be.
fore he became unconscious. His res
piration was about 1G, the brea thing
chiefly abdominal Temperature was
9S.2. OF normal. The pupils Of the
eyes were contracted almost to disap-
pearance.
During the following days the res
piratiOn, temperature and pulse chang
ed slightly, but the man remained in
a trance condition. His beard con-
tiDucd to grow. When he was awak-
ened by Prof. Merritt the following
Saturday evening he could not be con-
WINGED that he had been in hypnotic
trance for nearly week until he felt
the thick growth of beard on his face.
He said it seemed to him that he had
only been asleep for few minutes.
1t did not take longer than minute
to wake him up. The professor made
a few passes of his hand across the
mans face and lifted his head and
shoulders from the cofin-shaped case.
Wootton opened his eyes and instantly
recognized friends in the crowd about
him, with whom he began to converse.
The only notable sensation lie expert
enced upon waking, he said, was that
Of hunger. A short time after being
awakened he put on his oyercoat and
walked out of the building with his
friends. He had been constantly watch
ed during the whole time he was in
the trance and evinced much interest
In the records Of the doctors.
Prof. Merritt had previously tried a
similar experiment with one Henry
Nolan but the doctors who were
watching his case expressed the opin-
ion that Nolan was not physically
strong enough to undergo the ordeal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28
diamond setting for Tools.

In working hard materials with dia-
inonds set In metal there has always
been difficulty In preventing the
stone from being ripped out by the
strain. An effective method of doing
this has been devised. A little block
OF steel, suitably notched to receive
the diamond, Is brought to a red heat,
the diamond inserted, and the block
is passed through small roll. The
diamond is thus firmly Imbedded In
the block, though projecting slightly
beyond Its surface. and defles the
strain OF the most exactlng work.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28

\ NA1htnG Other Horned Crcaturcn
s SsfS 1AtO = Eence Trap.

~ IS MGSA GrSSNuFce
Is sSaSs N2sisi AtO = 1Sence Trap.
m sittlng at my desk writing
4 vhen II shna NJ Mo yo,ca ~ NV ,on.,,o A.
!. ~. 80 DO ! '.
llss's allu r''ii out 70
md her wrestling with q COW that
had gotten her head fastened In the
Y enca I "A ,xoas ,,nu+ y, laro,,,,, a.
..s,' ~ y y '1''
WAlSAe s1luSture ~ asteihpting 70 rree
herself. ,
nv beautiful friend had allowed her.
sell TO be 30 tempted by an expert
mental patch OF alfalfa that she had
scram up q very steep and rocky
little Hill rs best she could from the
oNtside OF the fence. This was no or
dinary, sensible kind Of a fence, but
q fancy filigree affair, made Of oX2-
inch STUFF set upon a stone base, each
panel being about 2h by feet in size,
with two strips running from corner
to corner on the inside and crossing in
the center.
81 into one Of these angles the COW had
fastened her head, and the more she
wriggled 1t the less chance there SEEM
ed of her getting out. How she ever
got In was q mystery to me, and / had
to tear out panel of fence to set her
free.
Instead of scampering away as soon
as she regained her liberty, the COW
waited patiently without until got a
hammer and nails and repaired the
damage she had caused me to do.
thought she wanted to thank me by
her presence, for my relief in her dis
tress, but / know now she had a deep
en- .and perhaps, not so charitable a
motive.
The next afternoon as sat by my
open window saw the cow scramble
up the hill from the dusty road be-
low and take her stand by the very
panel Of fence where she had been
caught the day before. / wondered
If she We're going to repeat her effort
at alfalfa stealing, but pretty soon
saw she was working schedule.
Without uttering sound and stand
Ing perfectly STILL she fixed her eyes
intently upon the little stream of cows
as they were passing on their way to
their various homes, but none of them
seemed to take any notice of her, ex-
cept little, clean-linbed Jersey that
came near the end of the procession.
She stopped short, looked intently
up at the COW for few moments,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28
PITHY PENLINGs
Picked, Pointed and Preserved
For Reading by Regular
Correspondents.
ELM POINT.

Our residents are busy moving their
immense crop to market.
Our nimrods are bemoaning the lack
of snow to assist them in their hunting
excursions.
The many friends eff John Farquhar
will be pleased to learn that he is re-
covering from his recent illness.
John Irwin, of Otowana, ILL.,, is re-
newing acquintances while attending
to his large business interests in this
vicinity.
Henry Somerset who had the misfor-
tune to break one of his legs in a run
away accident some time ago, is con-
valescing under the skillful treatment
of DR.. Scott.
The broad expansive smile of our
husbandmen, created by the enormous
yield of grain this year. are beginning
to flatten out rs the price of wheat
keeps tumbling down.
Our rotund j. p. at the Point has
purchased a threshing machine and
is now engaged in threshing out his
flax. Any neighbor with flax or any
other unthreshed grain can be accom-
modated, we have no doubt, by apply
ing to his honor.
The M. e. social in Fremont church
last Friday was well attended. Twelve
dollars and fifty cents being the pro-
ceeds from the supper, while two and
half dollars more was made up for the
S. S. fund. A long and varied pro-
gram constituted the evenings enter
tainment. Mr.. Ainsworth, of Walhalla
occupied the chair and assisted in the
evenings proceedings. It was nearly
midnight before the large crowd dis
persed for >their homes, expressing
themselves as well satisfied with their
evenings enjoyment.
A mass meeting of citizens was held
in Walhalla last Saturday to consider
the feasibility of organizing Farmers
Railroad company to construct an in
dependent line of road from Walhalla
to Bathgate or Drayton via Leroy.
Many arguments for and against the
scheme were advanced by local silver
tongued orators. The idea accepted
by the majority present was to build
grade and put ties on it, the work to
to be done by farmers along the route
and then have the Great Northern put
on rolling stock. If Jim Hill would
do that it would not be necessary to
build any farther than Bathgate. If
an agreement could not be arrived at
with Jim Hill, why the road could be
pushed on to Drayton and the same
offer made to the N. P. which would
certainly accept it. The meeting ad-
journed quite enthusiastic over the
possibilities outlined by the leaders.
December the 18th another meeting
will be held in Walhalla to perfect the
organization. The town extends =
hearty invitation to Fremont's resi-
dents, one and all, regardless Of race.
color or prejudice to come down and
help her gain her object on Dec. 18th.
at o'clock p. m.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28
Bucklen's Arnica saIve.

The Best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all skin erup-
ton, and positively cures piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price rs cents per box. For sale by u.
]. Donovan, LangdOn, N. ID.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28
Chamberlain's Eye ind Skin
Ointment.

Acertafn cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
letter. Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Old
Chronic Sores, Fever Sores, Eczema,
Itch, Prairie Scratches. Sore Nipples
and Piles. 1t is cooling and soothing.
Hundreds of cases have been cured by
1t after all other treatment had failed.
It. Is put up in as and 90 cent boxes
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28
Florida Turtles.

A. turtle Of the loggerhead variety
was caught on the beach near Grove
City a few nights ago which was a
remarkable specimen. not only for its
immense size, but dates on its shell
showed it to be an aged one, and quite
q traveller. One branding read, est.
Augustine, July 16, 1851" and the
other date at Jupiter Inlet, June 4,
1878, which showed it had fallen twice
into considerate hands and been al
lowed TO follow the reproducing vo-'
cation, instead Of being converted into
steak. It had just left its nest, and
was slowly crawling back to the wa
ter when caught. The nest was soon
located, and 1873 eggs taken therefrom.
After cutting date Of capture on the
shell she was allowed to depart In
peace, and it is hoped she may con-
time to fall in kindly hands, and the
branding go on in the interest of nat
ural history, which claims for that
species 100 years Of life. 1t is a
known fact that these turtles never
leave the water except to lay, aud
they lay from four to six times each
during the summer, and from 100 to
200 eggs at setting, or from 500 to
1000 during the year. Giving this
one the lowest estimate of 500 eggs,
though 1857 may have been her first
laying, we, have 10000 eggs in the thir-
|ty-eight years. The hundreds of them
that crawl on the coast the season
may give an idea of the great number
of eggs deposited, and allowing that
any reasonable per cent arrive at ma
turity, it shows that the turtle will be
here long after other game is gone
Jacksonville Times-Union.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30
Louisville Tobacco Market.

Sales on our market for the week
Just closed amount to 4 PSI hhds., with
receipts for the same period 2,125
lids. sales on our market since
January / amount to 69,930 hhds.
sales of the crop of 1894 on our mar
ket to this date amount to 1919 hhds.
There was falling off of 433 hhds in
sales this week, as compared with last
week, and falling off in receipts for
the week of 1926 hhds. as compared
with the week previous. The tone of
the market continues remarkably
firm and active for the good to fine
grades of Burley leaf, with gradual
advancing tendency. The offerings
of the week included very large per
cent of tobacco in soft condition, with
a considerable number of funked hhds.
Prices for such where decidedly lower.
The following quotations fairly rep.
resent our market for hurley tobacco.
1884 crop.)
Trash. Ozark or damaged tobacco)
$3.50 to 1915.
Common colory trash, $500 to 1915
Medium to good colory trash, 1915
to $3.50.
Common Tugs, not colory, $3.50 to
$4.00.
Common colory Jugs, $3.50 to $3.50.
Medium to good colory lugs, $3.50
to $3.50.
Common to medium leaf $500 to
$1,000.
Medium to good leaf, $40 TO $1,000.
Good to fine leaf, $l5 to SIS.
Select wrappery leaf, SIS to $500.
GLOVER 81 DURRETT.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30
C. E. Notes.

The 7th District was organized a
week ago at Hopkinsville. They have
large field for labor and are planning
for good work,
The monthly business meeting of
the First Presbyterian Society will be
held Thursday evening at 6 80 O'Clock
at the church.
Elder e. L. Powell of Louisville,
has been selected as one of the
speakers for the International Conven-
ton which meets in Boston in July.
The Endeavor. Societies of Owens
boro are planning for union meet
ing to learn ways and means for i'm
provement and growth. Let others
do likewise.
Word has been received from Louis
vile that all the railroads in the State
will sell tickets at the rate of one fare
for the round trip. Beginning May
23rd. good returning until the 9th.
One of the interesting features of
the meeting of the LIST Presbyterian
Society last Sunday evening was a
chalk talk on the subject for the
evening by DR.. Howard VanAntwerp.
The Ludlow Endeavorers recently
chartered street car for the evening
and attended the Licking Valley
Union meeting at Newport. They
made five dollars by the transaction.
The Society, of GLASGOW, has Sc
lected eight points in their county,
(Barren), at which they will attempt
TO organize societies, Why can not
a similar work be done in Mont
gomery?
The programme fol- the State Con-
vention to be held in Louisville is now
complete, and is a good one. The
Rev. DR.. Marques, of the Louisville
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30
GEN. HOODS NEPHEW
Ordered Out of Town by Judge
Gregg as a LOiterer.

Among the many who faced Judge
Gregg in the Police Court last week
was DR.. j. L. Hood, nephew of Cen
eral Hood, the celebrated Confederate
soldier. He was charged with loiter-
ing The arresting officer was Detect
i've Toker, who said that Hood was a
victim of drink or some drug, and
that for months he has been hanging
about the Lodge alley dive eating free
lunches. Hood said that he would
leave town if given a chance. Judge
Gregg said all right, aud sent him to
Virginia, where he has rich relatives
Hood received an excellent educa-
ton, and had brilliant future, but
drink and drug made him a worthless
loafer.-Cincinnati Post.
John l.. Hood will be remembered
here as the former prescription clerk
of w. f. Dickerson. He was once a
bright business young man, but drink
has brought him very low and into
many troubles. What an object
lesson!
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30
No Mistake.

In buying a new suit Of clothes
there are several things to consider.
Good goods, latest styles and a
perfect fit. You can make no mis-
take in these points by leaving
your orders with Harry Campbell.
He has a choice stock from which
to select, and only the best and
most experienced workmen do his
work.
Before placing your order, if you
are a stranger, just ask the first
man you meet where to have your
clothes made, and invariably the
answer will be at Harry Camp
BELLS.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30
Cincinnati Live Stock Market.

Cincinnati, O., April 2S,-Re-
ceipts- Hogs ITO head; cattle 1888 ;
sheep So. Shipments-Hogs, 1922
head cattle, POP; sheep none.
HOGS-Market active and strong
to scents higher. Butchers, $4,000
$5.05; packers, $4.90@500; good
light, $4.S0@4.95; common and
rough. $4.25@4,S0
CATTLE-Market steady. Fair to
good ship 3ers, $4.65@5.50; choice
butchers, $4.75@ 5.25; medium
butchers, $4,OO@470; extra, $1,000
SIS; common, $2.75@3.75.
SHEEP-Market steady on good
lower on common. Extras, 81 25
good to choice, $4,000 90;
common to fair $1.75@335.
VEAL CALVES-Market steady.
Fair to good light, $425@5.00; extras
50 so, common and large, 2 50@400.
LAMBS-Market steady. Extras.
80. 20; good to choice, "a. 100000;
common to fair, $300@425; spring
lambs, $400@6.50.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30
Which is Better?

An organ Of the rich taX-dodgers
says that the income tax is 1.-The
taxation of the few for the benefit
of the many"
Even if this were true would it
not be better and more just than
the opposite principle Of taxing the
many for the benefit of the few?
This was the principle Of the Nc
Kinley tariff. 1t taxed the many
for the benefit of the few, and the
people twice condemned it.
The income tax was an attempt
to remedy in some measure the OPP
pressive inequalities of this system
Of raising the revenue for the sup
port of the Government. If it
reaches only a few it is because
only a few relatively are fortunate
enough to enjoy an income above
the limit. 1t taxes the few for the
benefit of all, but most of all those
whose property gives them the
greatest stake in the Government.
All citizens are eligible to the class
and few who are outside would not
De glad to pay the tax if they
could be assured an income that
would render them subject to it.
Y. Y. World.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30

A steamer which arrived at Key
West, Fla, Sunday night brought
news of bloody katie at Guantana-
mo, Cuba, on April 10 between rebels
and Spanish troops. According to
the reports only four or five of the
soldiers escaped, all the others of a
company of 200 being butchered by
the rebels.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30

Presbyterian Seminary, will address
the convention on "Bible Study.
Prominent workers from other States
will deliver addresses also, among
others the Rev. WaylaRd Hoyt ID. D.,
of Minneapolis. It is worth a trip TO
Louisville to hear DIR. Hoyt.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30

The Detroit Tribune wants COM
promise of the conflicting demands of
the gold bugs and silver extremists.
1t proposes new dollar, to be COM
posed of proportionate parts Of silver
and go!d,-at l6 to fused together
and made into coin about the size of
the present half dollar.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30
Q. w. FOWLER.
sis PLATFORM.

Foundation - First course: The
freedom of Republic depends upon
Ehe general intelligence of its citizens.
Second course: This general intel
Eigeuce can be obtained in no other
way than through the public school.
Ehird course: 1t it the duty of the
Slate to establish and maintain an
efficient system OF tree public schools.
Superstructure. First plank: Lon
<ger term; gradual increase until
every child has the advantages of a
ten months school.
Second plank: Bette" fo"chers Sc
cured (a) by more Sta'o normal
schools; % by summer school tor
Substitute Conductors, and the cerLIf-
c&tiRg thereof; (c) in cities Of the
'4irst four classes, Principals shall hold
State certificates, and superintendent
State diplomas.
Third plank: Better and cOmpul-
sorry grading.
Fourth plank: Better and cheaper
school books.
Fifth planN: Opposition to school
supply trusts Of every description.
Sixth plank: The rigid enforcement
,of all penalties for neglect OF duty by
school officials of every class.
IL nominated l shall shape my work
-In accordance with the above princi-
pies.
G. w. FOWLER.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30
Eggs for Sale.

B. Plymouth Rocks, S. G.. Brown
Leghorns, Houdans, Colored Dork-
ings, Game Bantums, 81 for Is eggs.
Black Minorcas, 50 for Is eggs. We
keep none except The best.
LYLE Bros,
39-4t Box 1896, Lexington, Ky.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30
32-tf
Fresh Milk Cows.

| have for sale two half jersey cows
one fresh in milk now, and one will
be fresh in few days. Both extra
good mixers,
.32-tf ID. l., SMITH.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30

1t is the Press rramscipt that gives
credit to the Associated Press corre-
spondent for the sensational reports
that have gone from this city. This
and all other correspondents should
know what it is they are sending of
and that nothing is wired to the press
beyond what facts may justify. We
can account for these kilograms on no
other ground than that the correspon-
dent was hard up for sensation.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30
For Representative,

| am candidate for the Office OF
Representative Of the counties OF
Montgomery and Menetec, subject to
the action of the Democratic party.
n. +. PIERCE.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30

We are authorized to announce Mr..
w. F. Horton as a candidate to rep
resent the counties of Montgomery
and Menefee in the Lower House of
che General Assembly of Kentucky,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30

We are authorized to annouce II.
NJ. Woodford as candidate for Rep
gcs8ntative from this Legislative dis
trio[, composed Of Montgomery and
MeueCee counties, subject to the action
Of the Democratic party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30
ALLOCATE PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Tuesday, April 80, 1895
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
fer Railroad Commissioner.

We are authorized to announce
l5ohn Q. Wood as a candidate for Rail
Coad Commissioner, for the Eastern
District of Kentucky, subject to the
acti0R of the Republican party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30

Worlds Fair diplomas are being
printed in Washington and will be
sent TO exhibitors in about sixty days.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30

Don't go down town town without
calling at Bryan's and seeing his great
brgains. ~ 6t
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30

Captain General Campos is deter
mined to push matters in Cuba and
speedily crush out the rebellion
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30

Hurley IL Leach have moved
their Tailor Shop up stairs over
the old Samuel's building, where
they are now ready to give their
trade every consideration.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30
Lightning Hot Drops
What a Funny Namel
Very True, but Il Kills All PaiR.
Sold Everywhere. Every Day
Without Relief, There is Nc Paw

For collie, scour, sprains, bruises,
SPAWN, swellings and all diseases of
horses and cattle Johnson's Magnetic
Oil, horse brand, gives excellent satis-
faction. $1.00 size so cts. so ct. size
25 cts.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30

Unless Japan abandons all claim to
territory in Manchuria, Russia and
France will make hostile interference.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30
For Sale.

Fresh mich cows; also Poland
China hogs. One boar for exchange.
If ROBERT MARSHALL.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30

Mr.. Henry NJ. Wuodfurd has an
nounced himself as a candidate for
Representative from the district com
posed of the counties of Montgomery
and Menefee. Mr.. WoodtOrd is a
lawyer of no moderate ability, bright,
popular and ambitious and will, if
elected, make a Representative, whose
ability will at once give him place in
the front rank OF his fellow members.
Mr.. Woodtord is a fluent speaker,
ready debater and a man of ideas.
He will be a formidable can
didate before the people of the dis
trict. He is not the man to go into
a fight and then let his opponent do
all the scrapping; he can be re-
lied upon to give an account
of himself in any contest in
to which he enters. The wide
circle of personal friends that Mr..
Woodford possesses, are to be counted
no mean start in a race like this.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30

The mystery of the terrible
Iyehing of Thomas Blair on New
Years morning deepens. Two
grand juries have done their ut
most and have utterly failed to
bring the guilty parties before the
courts. 1t is of the utmost impor-
tance that such crimes as that be
unveiled and the guilty punished.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-30
Fine Jacks For Sale.

l have for sale 3 finely bred jacks
ready for service. Can furnish good
pedigrees. Will sell for cash or trade
for cattle. Inquire at this office or
address
ID. l.. SMITH,
32-tf Mt. Sterling, Ky.