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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18
POWELL ADMITTED TO BAIL.
No One Appeared to Press
Serious Charge Against Him.

Georgetown, Ky, Feb. 15.-In the
Circuit Court to-day j. B. Powell,
charged with criminal assault, was
allowed bail in the sum of $500.
Powell was an insurance agent, with
headquarters at Lexington. In Octo-
Der last he was arrested here at the
instance of Lexington authorities,
charged W; n abducting Rosa McClel-
land, sixteea-year-Old daughter of
Albert McClelland. Of Lexington .
The charge was subsequently, changed
to criminal assault. The girl was
found in house occupied by colored
woman in Boston," a suburb of
Georgetown, having spent the night in
company with Powell. AT the exam
lining trial Powell testified that the
girl submitted to him willingly, and
that he intended to marry her. The
evidence of the girl, on the other hand
was that Powell overcame her by
force. Powell was committed to jai
without bail. The case was set fol
hearing at this term of court, but i,
was learned that the family had
moved from Lexington.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
of Montgomery County. Founded
in 1896.

This year being the centennial Of
Montgomery county, l respectfully
suggest that arrangements be made
for the proper celebration of so inter-
esting and suggestive an event. III
order to this, it might be wise. that a
county mass-meeting be called, and a
committee appointed, whose duty it
shall be to arrange for time, place, and
program for public celebration; and
to make other arrangements and sug-
gestions in keeping with the occasion.
Such public meeting would be for
the education of the young in
state history In general, aud county
history in particular,--the arousing of
patriotism,--the honoring of the mem
DRY of that gallant Revolutionary
General, the hero of Quebec, whose
name we bear ,--the recalling the
trials and dangers endured by our he
roic forefathers in order to the estab-
lishment of a new commonwealth on
this "da~k and bloody ground"--and
tor the X oicing of all.
EvERETTE GILL. :
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18

Active preparations are being made
for the evangelistic meetings to begin
the 18TH, of next month. All chris
tan people who are interested in
spreading the influence of righteous
ness in this city are urged to help in
this WORK. The methods following
will be chiefly those adopted in the
MilPs meetings at Louisville. OF the
results of those meetings DR.. Waltz,
pastor of the First English Lutheran
church Louisville, says: ''The COM
munity has received mighty religious
impulse. Churches and pastors have
been thrilled with new spiritual lite.
Many have been born into the king
dom of Jesus Christ" Speaking OF
Mr.. Biederwolf who is to conduct
the meetings in this city, Rev. Harlan
X. Fenner ID. D.. of the same city
says: "Mr. Biederwolf is thorough.
ly consecrated man seriously in earn
est, clear in thought, forcible in ex-
preston, tenderly loveing in DISPOSE
ton and manner. In urging men tC
Christ, he appeals to the mind and
conscience, rather than to the emo.
tions, and aims to fasten the anchor OF
religion in the moral and spiritual ma.
ture, not in the sentiments" All who
are willing to help in these meetings
which are not to be cooperative and
not in the interest of any one church,
are invited to meet at the First Pres
byterian church Wednesday night at
eight o'clock
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18
Pie Social.

The pie social conducted by the
ladies of the Methodist church at the
parsonage for the benefit of the Belle
Bennett chair was decided success,
The rooms decorated by Mrs. Nugent
assisted by the ladies were pictures of
beauty, filled with unique designs for
the entertainment of the many guests.
The dining hall, where delicious
lunch was served, was adorned with
pink while evergreens in delightful
profusion gave it quite festive attire.
The telling of fortunes by Miss Essex
was quite feature, while Valentine
Post Office and Jack Horner Pie'addcd
greatly to the enjoyment of all
present. The entertainment was such
as the most fasridous could desire and
all went away with the thoughts of a
happy evening, well spent.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18
WILL BE PAID IN FULL /.
Opinion Of Judge Cantrill in APP
pellate Judges Mandamus
Case.

The mandamus proceedings begun
by Chief Justice Pryor and Judges
Lewis and Hszelrigg to compel the
Anditortto pay them their full salar-
les at the rate of $1,000 year have
ended 10 victory for the Judges.
The suit was in Judge CantrilPs
court.
The Auditor refused to pay them al
the rate of So, coo, claiming that they
were elected under the old State laws
which provide salary of only $4,000.
Judge Cantrill directs the Auditor to
pay them the full amount, stating that
the Court of Appeals was reorganized
under the new Constitution, and that
there should be no discrimination in
the payment of the old and the new
Judges.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18
TRAGEDY IN A MINE.
Convict Killed a Pit Boss and
Was Shot BY a Guard.

4
Birmingham, Alabama, Feb. ID
At mine No. 2, at Pratt mines, where
the State convicts are worked, shock
ing double tragedy occurred to-day
two hundred feet below the surface
William Stainback, notorious negro
murderer from Colbert county, serving
life sentence, had quarrel with a
fellow convict and was about to attack
him with coal pick when the latter
sought the protection of John Crook,
who refused to allow Stainback to APP
proach the object of his wrath the MUIR
derer turned upon the mine boss and
struck him in the back with his pick
Then he beat Crooks brains out.
Stainback next ran toward the en-
try of the mine in an effort to escape,
attempting to overpower and pass the
guard on duty. The latter raised his
gun and filled the murderer with buck.
shot, killing him instantly, Stainback
was one of the worst criminals in the
mines.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18
BANK IN TROUBLE.
The Exchange Bank Of Flemings
burg. an Old and Prominent
Concern. Assigns.

Z. 81 y i
On last Friday, David Wilson &
Co, heads OF the Exchange Bank,
of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, FL
ed deed Of assignment to r.. II
Sousley and II. X. Hart, which action
was of no little surprise to the citi-
gems of Fleming and other counties,
this Institution having for years had
the confidence of the people The
reason given for the collapse is slow
collections and the scarcity of money
J. Nj NJ - W iison is one of the oldest
bankers in the State, having been ac-
lively engaged for almost forty years.
The assets are estimated at over $780,
600, with liabilities amounting to
$4,000.
Last report is that tits believed that
depositors will be paid in full, which
is an intimation that the stockholders
will not have in this bank very pro-
fitable investment. Mr.. Wilson is
over seventy years old, and the worry
and shock sustained has Frustrated
him. This crash coming at this per-
iod, when business men have had OPP
portunities to profit by the experience
Of others by settling the affairs of the
bank through home men, may be able
pull through without any serious loss
to the stockholders. Nursing, pru-
dence and Judgment can save the
stockholders if there is any show fol
them at all, but If there is recklessnesf
manifested by heaping up attorney
fees, costs, etc, to the amount of $780,
600 or 100000, like unto the dose
given the New Fsrmers' Bank stock
holders, of this place, then good bye
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18

On last Friday in the city Of Frank
fort, Police officer Henry Brown, IN
attempting to arrest Lucian Hawkins,
of Shelby county, drunken ruffiap'
was instantly killed by ball from his
pistol, and viii Gordon, another police
officer avenged the death of his com
rade BY. killing Hawkins. HawkinN
had inherited a small estate and had
gone to Frankfort seemingly to drink
il up, and raising a row in saloon
officers were notified and on their sp
proach resulted as above stated
Brown had been an officer in that city
for thirty-eight years. Gordon was
acquitted at his examining trial.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18
MI. STERLING. KENTUCKY, TUESDAY, FEBRUAR Is. 49,
\ A Foul Murder.

Mrs.. Sarah Ann Laughlin and her
neice, May Jones, were murdered Fri
day night and their bodies cremsted
by the burning of the house which
they occupied in Bracken county
Robert LAughlin, husband of one OF
the victims, tells thrilling story OF
his adventure with two men from
whom escaped after his throat was cut
leaving them in the house. The
Laughlin's are poor people and with
any known enemies. They have borne
good regulations and no known rea.
son is assigned tor the murder
Laughlin has been placed under al.
rest awaiting an investigation.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18
Court-da Religions Service.

The preaching at the Courthouse
Monday was well attended and en-
joyed. The court room was filled be-
You'd its seating capacity and this SER
mon, most delightful one, was
preached by DIR. Everette Gill of the
Baptist church. The attention was
excellent which is an indication of in
terest. A noteworthy feature was
that only one person left during the
services. The sermon on friday
in March will be preached by Rev. G.
j. Nugent of the Methodist church .
All Christian people are urged to par
ticipate in this good work of the
Lord.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18
FOUND THE BULLET.
A Successful Surgical Operation
Based Upon the Photo
graph.

, Chicago, Feb. 12-Cathode rays
were put to use for the first time to-
day in a surgical operation. Casper
Schmidt, who had been shot in the
hand several years ago, offered him
self as subject to DR.. James e. Bur-
ry and Electrician Charles E. Serb.
ner, who have been conducting SER
les of experiments at the labvralor OF
the Western Electric Company. The
bullet in the hand was a small one
and its location could not be deter
mined by ordinary means, but ii al
times calrsed great pain and partial
paralysis of the member.
The injured hand w9s exposed to
the cathode rays for about an hour
After the lapse vi that time the sensi-
TIED plate upon which rested the
wounded hand was taken to the pho
tograph room. When developed the
plate disclosed an excellent likeness OF
the anatomy of the hand. Between
the metacarpal bones of the third and
fourth fingers could be seen the like.
ness of what appeared to be a buck.
shot. The lead rested about an inch
and half below the knuckle and was
perfectly plain. This morning DR.
BURY made silver print from the
negative, aud, using this as guide
removed the bullet. The operation
was quickly and neatly performed
and Schmidt suffered little pain. Nc
drug was used in performing the
operation, DR.. Bury deciding it un
necessary. The Cathode rays hat
simplified the operation so much tina
the time necessary for its accomplish
ment was lessened several minutes
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18
Excursion to Natural Bridge.

As soon as spring opens and nature
puts on her newest and prettyest
gown, the ladies of the Baptist Church
of Mt. Sterling, KY, will run an
excursion train TO the Natural Bridge
on the X, y. Railroad. Every one
desiring to see this wonderful freak
ofnature, are invited to go and they
are assured delightful time. The
tare will be low. This excursion will
be fun)on Saturday. SO as to give all
schools an opportunity of going.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18
Leslie County Jay Hawkers.

In tris. before U. S. Commission
er Marcum, at Jackson, fact was
brought out that there existed in
Leslie county secret organization of
liz men who called themselves Jay
Hawkers, the purpose OF the organiza-
ton being to rid the county of bad
women, lawless men, and to befriend
each other. 1t was the further duty
of tho organization 10 kill U, 5. Off
Ger who was attempting to arrest aps
of its members or destroy their stills.
1t was further stated that they had
plenty of guns and ammunition and
ere able to defend themselves against
any invading army Of officers.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18
Musicale.

One of the most delightful must
cal entertainments that the music
loving people of Mt. Sterling have
had an opportunity of enjoying for
many days, was given by Signor
D'Anna and his pupils at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Mary r Samuels
Saturday evening last. Thefollow-
ing programme was rendered to the
entire satisfaction of all, and GER
tainly Signor D'Anna felt proud of
his success as an instructor. We
seldom, if ever, see the faculty of
both vice culture and instrument
al insul tion blended and Guilt
waited to the extent that has placed
Signor D'Anna in the foremost
ranks as an educator of music.
Miss Justice, one of his pupils
from Lexington, has highly Gull
tivated voice and added very much
to the pleasure Of the evening.
Signor D'Anna's solo, "La Pa
tria," was a grand song, well suited
to his baritone voice. Miss JUS
tees solos we're exquisite gems
and were beautifully sung.
Polonaise (duet) ...... Chaplin
Misses Howell and Punch.
See The Pale Moon (vocal duet),
........,,....C ampana
Miss F. Samuels and S. D'Anna.
Nocturno (piano solo) Sgambats
Mrs. Frazier.
La Patria (song) ,.,. Waiter
Signor D'Anna.
Grand Concert Polka (piano solo)
..... Bartlett
Miss Punch.
How Can / Forget Thee (song)
Mrs. Drake.
Victoria Gavotte (piano solo)
... ......... Waiter
Miss Howell
Sing On (song).. .Denza
Miss Flora Samuels.
So (a) Manola Bourgins
oon (b) Gabrielle. -. .Pizzi
Miss Justice.
-. { (a) Mandolinata St.Seans
solos, lr % Waltz v. G Sharp Mir Min -
VI Ch"piii
Miss Samuels.
The Alden Vocal duet) Donzetti
Miss Justice and S. D'Anna.
After the entertainment the
guests repaired to the residence OF
DIR. r. @. Drake, where an elegant
= luncheon was served.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18
TOBACCO
Should Be Treated as Other Crops
Are.
DIR. CLARDYs ABLE SPEECH.

Washington, February 15.--After
disposing OF some routine business this
morning the House resolved itself into
the Committee of the Whole to consid-
er the Agricultural Appropriation
Bill. Representative Clardy, WHO'S a
member OF the comtaitee, was recog-
nized and offered an amendment to
change the method OF supplying to.
bscco and other farm products to tor
eign countries.
DIR. Clardy made quite a speech on
the subject He stated that Kent cky
furnished more than one half the
tobacco supply OF this counit NJ
that the farmers who raised t 8
owing to discriminating laws could
not sell in the open markets OF the
world other than England and Ger
many. He made strong argument
in favor of the men who raise tobacco
and he wanted that product to be
placed on the same footing with other
farm products. DR.. Clardy read his
speech from manuscript. He received
close attention and was applauded al
the conclusion of his remarks.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18

Rev. j. E. Rand preached two
sermons yesterday at the Methodist
church, it being the Second Quar-,
terly Meeting occasion with this
church. His sermons are said by
many to have been the best they
ever heard him deliver. There
was a good attendance at both
services.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18
Clell Jackson Dead.

Clell jackson, who was shot by
Lee Bryant in Bramlett & Pang-
burns saloon on Maysville street,
this city, ON the afternoon of Janu-
airy 81, died on Wednesday evening.
Bryant is in Jail where he was com
mitted on a charge of malicious
wounding. The charge has been
amended to murder.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18

The condition of Mrs. w. P
Dickey, who is still at Louisville
we are glad to state continues tc
improve, though of necessity slowly
She is not yet able to sit up but
hopes to be soon, and to be able in
few weeks to return to her family
and her numerous friends entirely
restored to health.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18

On the thirteenth inst, at Salyers-
vile, three prisoners broke Jail by the
use of a pocket knife. They cut
through the floor, prying it up and
removing some decayed stills, making
an aperture through which they es-
capped The names OF the escaped
prisoners are Comfy Shapers, convic-
ied for grand iarcency with two
years. sentence; Benjamin Bisner, q
notorious whisky seller, who had been
fined $40 and sent to Jail to work il
out, and Eli Lykins, for pistol carry.
ing.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18
Stockholders Meeting.

At the County Judges Office on the
first Monday in March at 10 O'Clock q.
M, there will be meeting of the
stockholders of the Mt. Sterling and
Jacksonville Turnpike Co. for the
purpose of electing President and
five Directors.
a ID. W. CHENAULT,
29-3t " President.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18
The people Of the Colds votil

The people of the Colds voting
precinct in Webster county viii vote
on the prohibition question on March
81. The district is now dry and it. is
thought the effects of q long-increas-
ing thirst may result in decision for
more whisky and better whisky.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18
FaYette County Jailer Dead,

Mr.. William E. Willkerson, who had
been iailer of Fayette county for six
teen years, died at his home in Lex
ington Friday night, aged Is years.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18
Town Lots For Sale. +.

Very desirable depth and width e.
suit purchaser. Call on
30-2t T. l.. REESE.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18

Do You want to borrow or loan
money on Real Estate?
Do you want to invest your money
at 6 and s per cent?
Do you want to buy, sell or rent
Real Estate?
Do you want Fire, Life or Accident
Insurance If so call on
2l-tf Il. F. RoGERs & Son.
For hay, corn and oats, go to Barnes
& Trumbo. 3O-3t
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18

Evoporated fruit of all kind is very
cheap at J. b. WHITES ~ At
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-18

For sale by r.. C. Lloyd, W. S. Lloyd, Thomas.
Kennedy and j. b. Upton.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-15
Arid Region ENpOsitiOn.

1t is proposed in Utah to organize in
cooperation with neighboring States
an "arid region exposition to be held
successfully in the principal cities of
the East, for the purpose of showing
the products and resources of the arid
region and of trying to dispel the no
ton that still exists in some quarters
that the country between the Rockies
and the SierraS Is a hopeless desert,
given up to sage brush and coyotes.
The EXPOSITION would he something on
the line of the exposition soon to be
held in San Francisco. Specimens Of
products from the fields and orchards
would be shown, with samples of the
mineral treasures of the region. The
exhibits would he displayed In the chief
cities first, and then divided up for ex-
hibltion In smaller cities and through
out the Eastern States. The main idea
is, of course, such an exhibition would
attract immigration and capital to TIE
arid West.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-15
A Chinaman's Ideal Wife.

The Cinnamon Of Australia, when
they take notion to marry, write to
a matrimonial agent In HongkOng
something as follows: IL want a wife.
She must be n maiden under twenty
years of age, and must not have left
her fathers house. She must also have
never read n book, and her eyelashes
must be half an inch in length. Her
teeth must be as sparkling as the pearls
OF Ceylon. Her breath must be like
unto the scents of the magnificent OdOr-
Gus groves of Java, and her attire must
be from the silken weaves of Ka-la-
Ching, which are on the banks of the
greatest river in the world-the over
flowing Yang-tSe-K iang"
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-15
Heat-PrOOf Glass.

1t is said that new glass has been
manufactured, that, while it allows the
free passage of light, is decided check
to heat. In an experiment 1t was
proven that glass plate four-tenths Of
an inch thick allowed but four ana SIX
tcnths per cent of radiant heat to pass
through it, A very thin slab of this
OF heat from gas to pass through it, al
though it permitted the transmission of
twelve per cent. of heat from sunlight.
If this glass is an equal bar to cold, 1t
IS a discovery that will revolutionize
building and many other of the arts.
The glass contains iron in the form Of
ferrous chloride.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-15
Home Seekers Excursions

In order to give everyone an opportu.
nifty to see the Western country and en-
able the home seekers TO secure home
in time to commence work for the season
of 1896, the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul Railway has arranged to run series
of four home seekers excursions 10 vari-
Gus points in the West, Northwest and
Southwest on the following dates: March
10, April and q and May 8, at the low
rate of two dollars more than one fare for
the round trip. Tickets will be good for
return on any Tuesday or Friday within
twenty-one days from date of sale. For
rates, time of trains and further details
apply to any coupon ticket agent in the
East or South, or address +. A. Miller,
Assistant General Passenger Agent, Chi
cago, Ill.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-15
Current Condcnsafinns-

The total capital invested in British
railways'is about $5.OOO,OOO,O0O.
Court dress in Berlin is to he modelled
on the Venetian costume Of the renais-
sance.
One Of the enteIprising papers pub
lished in Brazil tells its readers that
Mr. Talhmany has been elected Presi-
dent of New York.
One ofthe most remarkable exports
of the gold coast is that of monkey
skins. During the last five years an
average of 175,GO0 skins have been an
nually exported.
Lady Halle, the violinist, who was
Mrs. Norman Neruda, Is to have n tes-
timonial in London next year TO cele-
brate her first appearance as 7-year
old prodigy fifty years ago.
Plans are in progress for the settle
ment near Phoenix, AriZ., of large
Mormon colony. Brigham Young. of
Salt Lake City, IS now negotia ting for
the purchase of the Buckeye irrigation
canal and large area of land adjacent
thereto for this purpose. The canal
heads on the ella river, twenty-five
miles from Phoenix, and 100000 acres
can be irrigated by extending it across
the Hassayampa.
Pointer dogs can always be trained
to steal. Many of them are natural
thieves without training, and any Of
the species can be taught. There is a
dog of this Kind u northwest Washing
ton. He will pick up anything he can
find around yard or outside OF store,
but his speciality is In ladies'e pocket
books and handbags. When he sees
one OF these he grabs 1t and runs, al
ways succeeding in getting out Of sight
before he can be captured or followed.
No owner has ever been seen, hence
no complaints have been made at pO-
lice headquarters, but there is little
doubt. If il were possible TO follow the
animal, that il would be found that he
has been carefully trained as n purse
snatcher, and that he takes his booty
| home to his master. He seems to be
aware that he is doing wrong jumping
! fences and lodging around houses
when running away.