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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-12-08

"The State Central land Executive
Democratic Committees aud piomi-
| nent Democrats were in session in
Lexington Monday and Tuesday and
resolved that il was the sense Of the
meeting "that only those voters who
supported the nominees of the Chi
cago convention at the late election
should be permitted to take part in
any Democratic convention, primary
election, or precinct meeting TO be
held in the various counties for the
purpose of nominating candidates for
county offices;' they practically de.
cided to contest the election OF Re-
publican Presidential electors, and
appointed a committee 10 represent
the party at the canvass by the State
Board, and also a committee to whom
they should report for fiual decision
as to whether or no there should lie
contests; they appointed a committee
to prepare an address to the Demo-
Gratis of Kentucky, some time in the
near future. and they referred to a
special committee the well, advanced
plans for starting a free silver morn
ING daily newspaper in Louisville"
We are wiling for ali Democrats,
egardess of past errors, who
have decided to affiliate
with the Democratic party as Demo
rats, 10 be permitted, yes, invited
nto our ranks, where they will find
welcome and together as one peoplei
We will fight the classes.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-12-08

Call and see j. b. Tipton's holiday
line before you buy. He will save
you monev.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-12-08

the Chautauqua Circle will meet
with Mrs. Amelia Young Oh Friday
afternoon.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-12-08

Frog in your throat at j. B. Tin
toni.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-12-08

Bsird's horehound candy at j. b.
Tipton's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-12-08
TERMS OF ANNOUNCEMENT.

For County offices. :. .........$ 5
For District &C.,. ......... 10
E&-Cash must accompany order.
No announcement inserted until
paid for.
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All shades crepe tissue paper at j
B. Tipton's.
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For Sale.

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hands; color, black. Call on or adj
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DECEMBER

DECEMBER
Delineator,
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Toilette.
Bon Ton at
j. B. TIPToN's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14
ABBREVIATED TEuEGRAMS.

Representative Hit is one of the
candidates for the senatorial seat that
will be vacated by Palmer of Illinois.
The Ozark Implement company. of
Springfield. Mo. has assigned, with
pSy out.
Munkacsy. the famous Hungarian
artist. is suffering from spinal paraly-
sis. and will, in all probability. never
be able to work at his easel again.
The cornerstone of the Jones Me-
moral Library building was laid at
Jacksonville. Ills. 1t was given to the
Illinois college by DIR. II. X. Jones, a
graduate Of many years ago.
The receipts from the collection of
the poll tax recently levied by Turkey
are intended for providing full equip
ment for force of 100000 men in the
event of Turkey becoming involved in
war.
The Paris Figaro publishes letter
from the Berlin court to the effect that
I'riCc Bismarcks disgrace in dus to ex-
Empress Frederick.
There were 1,oI7.326 votes cast in
Ohio. distributed as follows: Republic
an. 5a7.?i5; Democratic, 1885: Peo-
pies. 2.552: Prohibition. 5000: National
Prohibition. 2,1.S: Socialist Labor. 1.165;
National Democratic. 1881.
The plurality for Bryan in Kansas Is
1882. The plurality for Leedy. Popu-
list. fer governor is 1.102. 1t is esti-
mated that 1000 Republicans voted fol
BSyan en- the free silver issua-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14
BUSINESS IMPROVING SLOWLY.
Many Mills, Factories, ;:tc., Start Up, Em-
pioying Nearly $4,000 Men.

Many Mills, Factories, .tr., Start Up, Em.
pioyinS Nearly $4,000 Men.
New York, Nov. IA. - Bradstreets's
says: The volume of business improves
slowly in nearly all lines. The most
active demand is among jobbers in
dry goods. clothing. millinery, shoes,
leather and hardware. and in leading
industrial lines, nearly 200 mills. fac
tories and foundries having started up
this week, one-half Of them in the iron,
Steel machinery. tools. carriages, lur-
ber, glass, woolen and cotton goods
lines. About 130 other industrial es-
tablishments have increased working
forces or working hours, or both,
among them nineteen iron and steel
establishments, ten glass works, and
four factories, each making lamps,
clocks. woolen and cotton goods. A
partial record of the number of men
given employment industrial lines since
given employment in Industrial lines
since Nov. 6. shows an aggregate of
nearly 10000.
Demand for iron and steel has not
increased after the activity of a week
ago, but prices are firm-in some in
STAGES advanced-and the trade con-
tinues confident of a large business
during the coming year. Cotton and
cotton goods continue firm and un-
changed in price; print cloths have an
upward tendency. Wool is higher on
! more active demand, but manufactur-
ers are not supplying in excess Of
| wants. Other advances in prices are
for leather, shoes. white pine lumber,
petroleum. lard. sugar and for wool,
corn and oats.
There have been 25S business failures
| reported this week, 35 more than last
week, but 81 fewer than in the corre-
| spending week one year ago. There
are Al business failures reported from
the Dominion of Canada, as compared
| with 30 last last week, As in the week
one year ago. SO two years ago and So
| three Years Ago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14
TERRIBLE WORK OF A MANIAC.
Driven 1lad by His Wife's Infidelity II,
Cremates His Child.

Cremates His Child.
Snohomish, Wash, Nov. II. - John
Fock, a well-to-do farmer living at
TraflOn, near here, whose mind was
wrecked by the discovery of his wife's
inf!delity. burned his house and Gre
mated his youngest child. Fock had
been away on long fishing trip, leav-
ing his wife and children at home. He
returned Unexpectedly a few days ago
and learned that his wife was false to
her marriage VOWS. He brooded over
the discovery and at length his mind
gave way. and he became a raving
maniac. Thursday he went to the
house. and taking an ak chopped all
the furniture into pieces. Then he
fired the structure. and shut himself
up with his youngest child to ole in
the ruins of his wrecked home.
The neighbors discovered the fire. and
in their efforts to eXtinguish the flames
found the maniac in the building. They
undertook to get him out, but he fought
like demon. After desperate battle
he was made a prisoner and taken 10
a place of safety. but the child. which
was not missed during the excitement
in the flames. Fock was burned bad
ly. The faithless woman took the Older
children and fled with her lover, whose
name is TO: given. Fock will be sent
to an ASYLUM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14
THE VENEZUELA AGREEMENT.
London Chronicle Prints . Summary Of tbe
Provisions Thereof.


London. Nov. lathe Chronicle this
morning publishes a summary Of the
agreement for the settlement of the
Venezuelan boundary dispute between
the United States and Great Britain.
adding merely: This momsntous news
reaches us too late for editorial COM
ment." The agreement rs published by
The Chronicle is very short. covering
only two pages of printed matter. There
are four separate heads to the agree
ment. The first head provides for the
appointment o: an arbitration tribunal
to determine the boundary between
Venezuela and British Guiana The
second head provides for the appoint
ment of a tribunal consisting OF two
to be nominated by the justices OF the
supreme court OF the United States. two
to be nominated 10y the British supreme
court. and the fifth 4 jurist to be Sc
lected by the other four.
In the event of their failure to agree.
Oscar II. king of Sweden and Norway.
is to select the fifth member. This
fifth member may he a Judge OF the
said courts. and he viii preside over
the tribunal as It's head. The third
head of the agreement directs that the
tribunal shall investigate all the facts
necessary to decide the controversy az
| to the extent Of territory known to
| belong respectively to the United Meth
| eriands and TO Spain at the date Great
Britain acquired Guiana The fourth
head provides that the a-bite-s shall
ascertain all the facts necessary to ar
rive at proper decision and shall lie
governed in their findings by three
| short rules. the most important of
which provides that actual holdings of
a prescription OF fifty years shall maxi
good the title.
| Tie arbiters are empowered TO CIV.
| effect to settlers rights. and i'm cstab-
\ fishing facts the ordinary rules Ca law
shall prevail. The agreement is dated
1 Nov. l.. and is signed Ivy Olney and
Sir Julian PaucCcfc;e. The agreement
will he the basis CT treaty 10 he con-
| cluded between Great Britain and
Venezuela. In fact It will ne n treaty
in itself, only requiring clauses 10 BE-
| added relating to the procedure. the
compensation OF members e the
| tribunal. and other minor routine mat
ters.
| Th> Chronicle has = dispatch from
| Washington wEich says that O,ncy has
| urged Senior kpJradc. the Venezuelan
minister there. to go 70 Caracas a. get
President Crespo and the Venezuelan
| dispatch also says that Oiney advised
the resumption Of diplomatic relations
with Great Britain by Venezuela.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14
w. CT. U. CONVENTION MEETS.
Miss willard Delivers Her Address ant
the Routine Reports Are Read.

the Routine Reports Are Read.
St. Louis, Nov. 1.-THE first meeting
of the annual convention of the w. c.
T. L. was held here yesterday with 500
delegates and as many more visitors
interested in the work present. Miss
Willard presided and delivered her an
nual address in which she showed that
the progress of the reforms advocated
by the union was very encouraging and
rapid. An encouraging letter from Lady
Henry Somerset was read, the execu-
tive committee made its report, which
was also encouraging: the treasurer re-
ported a balance of 81. 3.502 in the treasu-
ry and a great gain in membership
and the corresponding secretary en-
larged on this latter branch of prog
ress.
Mary r. Lowell, of Pennsylvania, su-
perintendent of the department Of
mercy, reported that 1884 children
were enrolled in the Band of Mercy At
night welcome meeting was held at
which wecoming addresses and re-
FDonseS were made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14
Secretary Lamont Says There
is No Danger.
RECENT ACTS DO NOT SIGNIFY
New Crop of Failures Under
Prosperity's Era
Other News of the Day at
Home and Abroad.

Washington, Nov. 14.-In answer
to inquiries as to the foundation
for the sensational stories as 10 trou.
BILE with Spain over Cuba. Secretary
Lamont said, today: The stories
about the movement Of troops in the
south is untrue. and the assumption
that work on the coast defenses has
any Significance, or that it is being
expedited in any particular section,
or Tor any unusual purpose, has no
foundation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14
MISSING STEAMER HEARD FROM.
Runs on Canadian Rocks and Her Crew Has
a Terrible Time.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Nov. 1.-THE
Canada steamer Acadia, which has
been missing for several days. is ashore
on the rocks near NIichipico;en river.
and will be a total loss. The master
of the steamer. Captain Clifford. with
four of the crew. reached port last
night in sailboat belonging to the
light house department. Since a week
ago Thursday they have been fighting
for life against cold and hunger in
the bleak. desolate wilds on the Cana
dian shore of Lake Superior. Captain
Clifford said: I'VE were headed for
shelter at Michipicoten river when a
heavy snow storm set in. and at 10
O'Clock Thursday night we struck the
rocks. The sea increased. and soon aft
er midnight We were compelled to
abandon the steamer. our crew, SEVEN
teen persons. took a supply of provisions
and bedding ashore in n boat. We con-
structed a rude shelter on the beach
near the steamer and remained there
two days. The weather was very cold.
ard all hands suffered. There was no
habitation within many miles. and the
country was very rough and wooded.
The weather moderated after
SWO DAYS. anu ttdNlnS TWO men
to watch the steamer the remaining
| fifteen got into two yawl boats and
started out for the nearest port.
The boats were well laden with men
and provisions. We arrived at Iuargantua
| Saturday night. Leaving enough pro-
visions. four of us embarked in the
light house tender sail boat Sunday
morning. TO make a desperate attempt
| to reach Sault Ste. Marie. But we
| struck heavy weather. and near
Manainoe we were forced to land again.
/ The desolate character of the country
! continued ard our provisions ran low.
| Fortunately a settlement was discov-
cred and We obtained food. The wealth
! er moderated this morning and We
| reached port this afternoon. all right.
I'm afraid that the men left at Gar
ganntua will suffer from hunger if we
are not enabled to reach them in a
| short time There are twelve men
there. and their provisions will last
them only two days longer"
| Captain Chamberlain and members
of his crew will i=avs today If the
weather permits for the scene OF wreck
On the way he will pick up the men at
Garsantua.
| The names Of the men as far as
known here are as follows: John Cliff.
ford master: Jones H. Brown. CHIEF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14
GERMANY SENDS A CHALLENGE.
Semi-O Giciai Staiemcat That E.jec:s I'll
Olncy Doc; rirs i'm Toto.

London, Nov. 1.-THE Berlin corre-
spondent OF The Times teleFraphs to
his paper as follows: The Venezuela
settlement has apparently caused mis-
giving in Germany. The views Of the
foreign office seem 20 find expression In
an article from the Eolnischc Zeitunr.
which is reproduced with approval by
the Norddeutsch Al!eEemeinc Zeitung
Uhe official orrar). This article asserts
that England first allowed herself to he
bullied by the Americans into consent
ing to the Vene=ucla commission. and
has now accepted the Monroe doctrine.
Therefore. the American newspapers
are not entirely wrong In speaking II
England's submission. We wish to
take the first opportunity to declare
adds this official approved article
that the precedent Is only English and
in no way European. Germany at
least viii never tolerate the inicrver-
tion Of foreign state In the pro;ec-
tion Of German interests in south and
Central America
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14
And He Isn't Pretty. Either,

Paducah, KY, Nov. 13.-While ]. n.
Hart is on trial in theGrayes county court at
Mayfield for bigamy six of his eight living
wives and four young children sit near
him. Although not a bit good looking,
Hart is believed to have been married at
least ten times. His matrimonial rela-
tions cover over four states. He is IS
wears old, ld-headed and bowlegged.
Hart does not deny his guilt and seems
proud of his abilities as a lady catcher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14

Chicago, Nov. li.-Oswild Schcutroh,
the proprietor of u cleining and dyeing es-
tabl:shmcnt at 42tS Wentworth avenue,
does not believe in banks He had alway,
ut his savings in IA box IN a bureau
drawer. While Scheutroff and meNbers
Of his family were 1t supper burglars en-.
tered the house, and after prying oren tie
money box secured its contents, amount
Ing to SH,U3L6j. and escaped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14
wyoming SAFELY Democratic.

Cheyenne, Wyo.. Nov. 14.-On
the face of the returns received, two
democratic electors in Wyoming ap-
pear to have about 400 majority, one
populist el-ctor 225, and Osborne,
democrat. for congress, 425. The
returns from Big Horn county are
not in yet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14
Ferris Wheel is Suspended.

Chicago, Nov. 1.-The famous
Worlds Fair Ferris wheel went into
the hands Of receiver today. After
the fair it was taken dowu and re-
erected in a choice residence portion
on the North Side. 1t was q prohibi-
tion district and the wheel appar-
emily could not under such circum-
stances pay expenses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14


Fireman Caught Below, the Former
Asleep. and Get Out just in Time
Fate Of the Acadia.
Chicago, Nov. 14-The tug L. 3. John.
son tripped on the towline Of the
steamer V. H. Ketchum and was sunk
near the mouth of the harbor yester-
day morning. Her crew of five men
were thrown into the wtaer and mar
rowly escaped death. They We're only
rescued after a long battle with the
icy waves. nearly frozen and thorough
ly exhausted. They were the regular
crew of the tug T. T. Morford. and
were only in the johnson temporarily.
while the Morford was undergoing min
or repairs. The following are their
names: John Cullnan, captain; Dan
Donovan, engineer: George Branstut-
ter, deck hand: Joe Warner, fireman;
Roy Milan. cook. The johnson had
been lying at the life-saving station for
some time waiting for a tow" to ap-
pear. and at last the Ketchum was
sighted, coming up from the north.
The johnson put out to meet her, and
came upon the steamer about half way
between the end of the north pier and
the south end of the outer breakwater.
Capsized by the Tow-Line.
A tow line was passed to the tug. and
made fast to the tow posts in the stern.
Before the tug could gather sufficient
headway after the line was made fast,
the line was drawn tight with a jerk
by the steamer, and the tug was turned
almost completely over. Water began
pouring into the hold from the openings
in the deck. and she was all the time
being pulled Jet farther over by the
line. which the crew could not get at
to cut. Captain Cullnan saw that the
tug could not be prevented from cap
sizing. and he. together with the en-
gineer, seized the tow line and en-
deavored to climb aboard the steamer.
Before they could reach the steamers
side, however. the johnson sank. AS
she did SO the others of the crew were
either washed overheard or they
jumped.
Life-Savers TO the Rescue.
The accident was witnessed by the
| man on watch in the lookout tower
of the life-saving station. The crew
quickly turned out to the rescue of
| the shipwrecked mariners, and a boat
was also lowered away from the steam
er. The deck hand, Branstutter. and
| Warner, the fireman, were picked up
by the life-savers, and the boat from
| the steamer rescued the cook. In the
| meantime a rope had been lowered over
| the bow of the steamer TO Captain Gull
| nan, and the engineer, who We're in the
| water clnging to the tow-line. AL
| though nearly frozen and benumbed
by the freezing water they were able
| to pass the rope around their bodies.
and in this way were hauled aboard.
Close Call of Cook and Fireman.
The cook. Roy Mclean. was asleep
below when the accident occurred. and
| narrowly escaped being drowned like
| rat in trap. He was awakened by
| the water pouring into the cabin. and
| got out Just in time to save his life. He
| was supported in the water by a float
ing board until rescued. Fireman Joe
| Warner was also below and he scram-
bled up through the incoming water
| just as the boat sank. He also got
hold of a board that kept him afioat till
rescued.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14

Secretary Mercer. Of the Republican
congressional campaign committee, Is
urging J. NJ. Woolworth. recently
chosen president ~ the American Bar
association for appointment as one Of
the Venezuela arbitration tribunal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14

EVSuenc~ OF NV busIhe6s COhhdence.
Galveston Tex, Nov. 14.-J.
Rosentield & Co., wholesale notions
and dry goods. assigned today with
liabilities Of about $l50,00O. Marx
& Blum, boots and shoes, also filed q
deed OF trust. This involves half a
million dollars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14
You

Ought to know that when suffering
from any kidney trouble that q safe.
sure remedy is Foley's Kidney Cure.
Guaranteed or money refunded. Sold
by II. +. Bahnsen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14
FnpmeI'A Double Crime.

Lyman. n. H., Nov. 14.-H. R.
Ash, we'll to do farmer, sho. his
wife and hung himself today. No
reason for the deed is known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14
Rescue Party Drowned.

Vienna, Nov. IA Great devasta-
tion by floods in Bosnia is reported.
A rescue party Of Is was drowned
near Seerajevo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14
.J.ci. the Ha.r-Clip.er A.ain,

Chicago. Nov. H.-A man who sew
eral weeks ago caused much excite
ruent on the west side by cutting OF
the long brsids from the heads Of
school children made his appearance
again ard clipI1d braid from the
head of Laura Booth Of IS North
Campbell avenue. Miss Booth is Is
yc,f-s old
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14
Aid In Military Instruction.

Omaha, Neb. Nov. IA Com
mander -in.chief Clarkson, of the G.
A. X. has named as aid on military
instruction in the public schools Of
Iowa, Clinton Douglass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14
NajorItics In Wyoming.

Cheyenne, Wy, Nov. II. The I'M juritics
in the state as near rs can b, estimated
nre rs follows: Martin and Queaiy. Demo
cratic electors. 900; Nanmc;cr, Populi~;
elector. 225; Osborne, Fusion. for con
r-reS lo5
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14

engineer: John Hughson, second enon-
eer; Thomas Collins. first mate:
Etephen Saxby. second mate: John
Grant, wheelsman: - Toutin. wheels
man: George Heard. fireman: - WILL
Jams. fireman: George Friend. purser:
Annie Perkins. cook: Thomas Saxby.
deckhand, and five others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14

"A man supposed to- be George Sanger,
OF Texas. was found dead in his bed in
a hotel in Baltimore. The gas was
turned on and It is thought to be q
case Of suicide
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14
Meeting of the National Grange.

Washington, Nov. IA. The meeting Of
the National Grange yesterday was de-
voted to state reports. which showed a
gratifying increase of membership in
the grange states. Some states pre-
sented plans by which they interested
the members and induced new acQuisi-
tions TO the order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14
To Cure . Cold In spns nav

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tab.
lets. All druggists refund tho
money II 1t fails to cure. 25 cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14

Do not allow your system 10 get
weak and debilitstsd. It is easy to
keep we'll and strong by taking Hoods
sarssparilla.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-14
FIVE MEN IN PERIL
Narrow Escape Of the Crew Of a
Tug at Chicago.
SHE TRIPS ON THE TOW LINE.

Sudden Strain on the Rope Capsizes Her
and the Men Aboard Have . Battle for
Life with the Chill water~-Cook and
Fireman Caught Below, the Former
Asleep, and Get Out just In Time
Fate of the Acadia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-11-19

Commencing January ~. 1851 ihe south
o'n Hallway Company viii operate limited
fhlii1a1. yosliLuloh tain daily o4coH i,nn
day ''ei"een Nc" Yo,h aud : Augustine ga,
iyinH coaches. dining ears. aud l'uIlmnn diuw
iiie roam sluerimF ''ne aud Pullman compail
mont anh "Is"tr"'i"n CAR. leaving Washing
ton at Z" 10 T. IA n''iyi"R in LACE rDnYiic al
$40 aud 81 huRuhtino az ! 80 the lqilnvit,,
afternoon N"lhLounI VIII leave IL Au
gustine al 300 Ia the mofning aud Jackson
vlllo at ! o'clock. anh a,iWnt IN W"alii,p
ton at . 10 tho foll"winR nioruius THIS
train 10 ia addition To tho two iuguln, daily
trains nOw operated