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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-07

Hon. VIM. Marble. of Princeton, is
mentioned as congressional possibil-
ity in the First district. He is Dem
ocrat and has served for several years
rs County Attorney of Caldwell
county .-Courier-J ournal.
Judge Marble is not only one of the
purest men and one of the best work
ers in the State but is a man of such
ability that he would make a repre-,
sentative of which,fno only his dis
trict, but the whole State would be
proud, The district would honor
itself as much as it would Judge
Marble by sending him to Congress.
Tine Judge is known by and popular
with many of our people, whose &C
quaintance be has made and esteem he
mas won during visits to friends IN
Montgomery. His wife is niece Of
ahe venerable eX-Chief Justice b. j.
Peters and has wide connection i'll
ahis county.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-07
Bob Case Arrested.

Governor Bradley has issued a
requisition on the Territorial Cover
nor of Indian Ter. for II. l.. Case, who
is said to be under arrest there and
who is wanted here for forgery. 1t
will be remembered Case deserted
his wife and eloped with Miss
Lilly Pierce, after forging a
check on his father-in-law, Peter
Lee. Officers started yesterday with
the papers TO bring Case back TO this
county.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-07

The Democratic National .ConVen-
zion meets to-day at Chicago, This
will be one of the most notable COLI
veutions of our party in many years,
and, never in its history has there
been a time when conservatism was
more needed. Who will be the nomi-
aces for Pre- sid INT and Vice-President
can not as yet be predicted with any
degree of likelihood. Mr.. Bland
seems to have a large following, Mr..
Boise has also many friends, while
Mathews, Stephenson and Campbell
are by no means Impossible. Senator
8 .ackburn does not seem to have de-
veloped any great degree of strength
Tor first place though he is quite ex-
tensiyely spoken of for Vice-Pre5ident.
The gold element seem inclined to al
Cow the silver men TO have their own
way without Offering any serious OPP
position, though in some quarters ii
is asserted the Single Standard men
will INACCURATE very vigorous war
fare upon the Silver majority and
before either the platform is adopted
or the nomination made, cause very
serious trouble, In short, it is, at best,
but guess as yet what will be done
OF Chicago.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-07
Democratic Ticket.
s'or Congressman, Tenth District,
T. Y. FITZPATRICK,
or Floyd County.

Herr John Most, the apostle of an
archy, says that Gov. Altgeld, the man
who is doing the thinking for good
many delegates at Chicago is "a great
man." an unusual man." and "the
friend of anarchists He says that
anarchists "love, admire and respect
Altgeld, and that if all Governors
were like him we anarchists could not
complain so Observation-Disclosures.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-07

It's estimated that over 10000 Wis
tors will be in Washington Wednes-
day in attendance upon the fifteenth
International Christian Endeavor con-
vention. A good sized delegation
from Mt. Sterling, including Rev. A.
i. Arrick and wife, are in attendance.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-07

Bill Clark, the Louisville convict 10
the Frankfort Penitentiary who re-
Gently formed plot TO blow up the
prison with dynamite, Sunday struck
Joe Mirna, tellow-prisoner, who was
acting az his guard, with an Indian
club. Mirna's skull was laid bare,
and his injuries may prove fatal.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-07
UNDERTAKING A SPECIALITY.
Notice.

To all persons holding claims against
the estate ofD S. Eockridge deceased.
You are hereby notified to present
your claims at once, properly proven
to j. Ill. Stephens acting as my agent
at Traders Deposit Bank.
MRS. M. j. LooKRIDGH.fY ~
49-2t Executrix.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-07

The statement of the Traders De-
post Bank is found in this issue. A
B per cent dividend has been de-
clared. The earnings of the past six
months is very gratifying and the
statement is satisfactory to all con-
cerned.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-07

Several of our farmers, among
Gem Asa Bean and Il. b. Young,
were in attendance on the tobacco
sales at Louisville and Cincinnati the
past week. They report the market
the worst they ever saw.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-07
Attention, School Trustees.

For sale, cheap, number of school
desks nearly new. If sold at once
these desks will be disposed of so
cheap it will be like giving them
away, G. w. HARRIS,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-07

The Mt Sterling National Bank as
usual declaers its semi-annuaf> divi-
dend. Its statement is published in
another column. The showing is an
excellent one and is high compli-
ment to the cashier, Mr.. Pierce VIM,
and Board of Directors.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-07
For Rent.

Three nice rooms, corner of High
and Sycamore streets.
Att MRS. MINERVA WILLIAMS.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-07
Here Is the Way They Go,

A Republican subscriber writes us
"You will please stop my paper a.
you are so STRONG against Langley
4 desire toinform you that he will be
elected by not less than 1000 major.
ily."
Thanks for the valuable informa.
Gion.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-07

M. S. TYLER,

as candidate for Circuit Court Judge tof this
The 2lst Judicial District, subject TO the action
OF the Democratic party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-07

James Proctor, who has been at
tending the Louisville Dental College,
returned 10 his home in this city yes
terday.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-07

The Mi. Sterling Floral Company
has changed hands and Mr.. j. III. E
syephson will be found at his residence
on North MaySyille Street, prepared
90 ell all orders in the way of cut
flowers and plants
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-07

Mrs. David M. johnson died July
9th, and her babe three days old
having died short time before was
buried in her arms. She leaves three
children. Elder ii. b. Robson
preached the funeral.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-07
ANNOUNCEM ENTS.
For Circuit Judge.
we are authorized to announce
JUDGE B. F. DAY.

as a candidate for Circuit Court Judge of this
district subject to the action OF the Democratic
party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-07

The National Democratic Conven-
tIon meets at Chicago to-day Who
will be the nominee?
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-07
Pure Bred Poultry.

Plymoth Roch eggs rs cts, for set
ting OF fifteen. j. I. HENRY,
35-l6t Bethel, Ky.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-07
For Commonwealth S Attorney.
awe are authorized to announce
.,nss... Sc j. IL. WILLIAMS,

Of Menefee. as a candidate for Commemorative
Attorney of the DIST Judicial District, composed
of the counties of Bath. Montgomery, Menefee
and Rowan, subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-07
TERMS OF ANNOUNCEMENT.

For County ffIces........."."$ 5
For District - ..........''.' 10
E%Cash must accompany order.
No announcement inserted until
paid for.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-07

lie are authorized to announce
WILL. 4. YOUNG,
OF Rowan, as a candidate FOR CJmmonwcalths
ATTORNEY of the 2st Judicial District, Rowan
Menefee, Montgomery and Bath. Mr.. Young
submits his claims to the action Of the Demo-
cratic party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-14
Church Notes.

Rev. w S. Leake preached morning aud
night at Fulton Baptist church sunday
The congregations were very large. ana
at the night service there were Two cont
versions
The first quarterly meeting Of the Dis
ciplcs' Union was held last night at the
Third Christian church. and "A very large
congregation was present Rev j. A.
Spencer made the address.
Mr c. A. Hosmer. the Rochester evan
gelist, spoke in both the male ana fe-
male departments at the. penitentiary sun
day Nearly one hundred of the con-
victs requested prayer and expressed a
desire TO become Christians. lie also
spoke at the almshouse and visited he
Virginia and Cheltering Arms Hospitals.
At the Third Presbyterian church the
Rev. DR.. Hyde preached a most admirable
sermon Sunday morning 10 large cpn-
gregation. His text was II 10 - verse,
|. Corinthians And when he had given
thanks he brake 1t and said. take ca;
this Is Ny body, which is broken for you;
this do in remembrance of Ne"
There were seventeen meetings at tire
Third Presbyterian church last week,
commencing Monday, lasting ill Sunday
night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-14

evening. The attendance at the sunday
,.rh.,ol and the afternoon prpyer and
praise meeting was quite up 10 the s'a''"'
ard. ,....
The pastor's subject In the morning
was the parable OF the unjust steward
which was handled in an interesting ana
instructive manner.
Al night the text was the goth ana 2lst
verses OF the 18th chapter or 81 Jonn
gospel. And there were certain Greeks
among them that came up 10 worship AZ
the feast: the same came, therefore, 10
philip. which was Of Bethsaida OF Galilee
and desired him. saying, Sir, we would
see Jesus"
The exegctlcal unfolding Of this
text was excellent and demonstrate
a good reasoner and close biblical stu
dent The central thought in the dis
course. which was elaborated in pleas
ing and comprehensive manner. was that
those idolatrous Greeks, were ready to
open the doors OF heathendom to the
Saviour. but that his entrance therein
whiI IL would have caused a renunciation
OF hethenism worship, would have prevent
ed the glorious contamination effected by
His death on the cross. Hence was de-
duced the point that life comes out OF
death. n fact grandly and chiefly demon
stratod by the great life TO the world
Christ's death effected. but which is true
i'm the natural kingdom and indeed, in al
the avenues OF being. To be successful
men have TO die I'm yielding UP cherished
hopes and fond desires. Life grows out
Of death. We sometimes wonder at what
Is apparently a strange providence In
tho death Of a useful and influential man
who may be cut down In the very midst OF
a glorious work. and yet as time rolls by
we iind that such death effected n wonder.
ful quickening Of the general mind and
heart into n greater and grander re-
sponsiveness 10 the calls OF duty along
the very lines IN which the deceased has
wrought and We realize that such death
was an inspiration 10 greater zeal. life
growing out Of death
This line Of thought was elaborated in a
very original and taking manner. and as
usual with this minister's discourse. was
listened TO with wrapt attention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-14

There were between three and four hun
drod people present at the morning service
Sunday at the Apostolic church, IN j al
ton. Rev. Mr.. Daugherty, after reading
the 18th chapter of Esther and taking
his text from the 18th and 18th verses
preached forcible sermon on the duty OF
all children of God 10 work. Dwelling
on Mordecals answer 10 Esther in the
18th verse. Think not with myself that
thou shalt escape In the kings house.
more than all the Jews" he warned his
congregation OF their danger Of being cut
Off with the unsaved II they failed 20 dc
their share-that is. the danger 10 each
individual who failed TO 10 his or her
share-in obeying the Divine cOmmau-
TO carry the gospel TO every living crea
ture. and said that they must not con.
slider that all that was necessary for them
was 20 reside in the Kings house. For
II thou altogether hoidest thy peace at
this time. then shall there enlargement
and dciiverance arise 10 the Jews from
another place but thou and thy fathers
house shall be destroyed: and who
knOweth whether thou art come TO the
kingdom for such time as this"-Esthcr
w.. Il. The preacher said that the best
way to convey the Gospel was TO carry
II yourself. and that the trouble with some
who had been saved was that there was
something the matter with their feet.
There We're one hundred and ninety
eight Sunday-school scholars present. Mr..
Joshua W. Reams' class Of young men
numbering about fifty.
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Pr0nerty Transfers.

Richmond: VI. L. Dicknson's trustee
TO Byron Bear % 10 feet on south side
Taylor street between Reservoir and
Beech. $3.50
Granite Building Company TO John and
Emma j. Murray Is Is feet on north side
T. street between Thirtieth and Thirty
first. $500.
Same to william and Mary 4. Sheppard,
IL 10 feet on same between same, 500.
Mary T. Parrish's trustee TO Y. T..
Harris ~ ID feet on west side Locust
alley. $500.
Henrico: Heinrich Boehling 10 Maria
c. Boehing a feet on east side James
street near jay. $50.
Thomas III. Farrand TO William j. kor-
sey. 30 70 feet on Lewis street northwest
corner Holling, Sal.
Dolly Massie 10 William j. Massie. %
feet on north side Beverly street between
Richie AMI Robinson. s..
William j. Massle TO Susan Bentley, %
feet on north side Beverly street between
Richie and Robinson, SO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-14
HIPTfsT SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Annual Rally OF the Association at the
Second Baptist Church.

The Sunday schools OF tIs Baptist
churches OF Richmond and Manchester
held their annual rally at the Second
Baptist church Sunday afternoon at
o'clock Every seat In the large audi
torium was occupied. 1t being estimated
that the audience numbered ~ persons.
The ministers Of the various churches
occupied seats in the pulpit. y very
attractive musical programme had been
arranged aud was well rendered by the
choir and schools.
Reports were read by the superin-
tendents OF the several schools. These
showed slight falling on in attendance
during the last quarter. as compared
to that OF the preceding quarter. The
reduced attendance was accounted Tor
fy the prevalence OF measles for some
weeks past.
Tine sneaker of the occasion was Rev
j. NJ. Frost. -. D., secretary or the sun
day-School Board Of the Southern Baptist
Convention Dr. Frost gave a very IN
terestlng talk. He told or the work of
his department throughout the south, and
what the Sunday schools were doing Tor
home and foreign missions. he spoke
highly of the Richmond and danches-
ter schools, at the same time reminding
them that there was room 10 40 more.
DR.. Frost showed that the Sunday school
was a very important factor IN the tram
ing OF one for a Christian lie the careful
study OF the Bible in youth having much
10 do with surely leading the student TO
the goal all desire To attain-Heaven.
At II O'Clock. the hour FOR the morning
service at the Second Baptist church,
tho Sunday school held IT'S annual rally.
The urorramme for the special service had
ON II the name of Hon. James G. g.
Black. member OF Congress from the
Tenth Georgia district, Tor an informal
talk. Mr. Black was unable TO be pres
cnt. owing 10 illness. Dr.. Landrum, IN
announcing his absence. stated MS pro
found regret that Mr.. Black was not pres
ent, but at the same time congratulate
the Sunday school that Or. Frost mad
consented TO talk. The Doctor consumed
but fifteen minutes time. yet gave the
audience a plain. interes ting, and instruc-
tive talk. His subject as Prayer, which
he areiIed was just as important To the
sniritual life as sleep is 10 the physical
life.
Superintendent William Eilyson made
an earnest appeal 20 the members OF
the church 10 enter into the sunday
school work. He held that the school
ought 10 be much larger. Its member
ship was only something over 10 While
he thought IL should be seVerdl uh'es an
large He alluded 70 the Plhe-olreet
sunday school which was more than three
times as large, and gave 10 as his oDin-
ION that the Second church school could
be lust as large with the aid or the
church members.
Rev Albion Small, Phi. d. OF chi
cago University, preached at this church
sunday night to a very large congrega'
ton. His subject was, Freedom III
RELIGION" II was a polished. earnest.
and convincing discourse. Or. small
used many apt Illustrations, and MS ser
mon was a model OF simplicity
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-14

eliminates AMI withholds his praise from
those whom he knows 80 have led world
~ lives. he deeply pains or onends rela-
tives whose affection enshrines the de-
parted with all the cardinal virtues.
1t is freely admitted taat there are
pastors whose funeral discourses are al
ways judicious, but the custom - SO Ia
BE TO abuse. and the best or men, IN
their anxiety to comfort the bercaved,
are often 80 unconsciousiy led 10 eXag-
geration, that the Christian public, rec
ognlzing the fact prefer that funeral
services should be conducted without ad-
dresses.
SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES.
A good life will speak for ITSELF ana
needs no funeral eUdOgium TO Keep IL IN
remembrance. Good Or. Pctcrkin, after
forty years OF sanity service in this
city. and who mad "A silent funeral so Tar
AZ addresses were concerned, needed no
pulpit pancgyric to Keep his memory ircsh
and fragrant IN this community
All classes OF hearers may receive saiu-
tary impressions from the Psalms ana
uorulous OF Scripture ordinarily used
on such occasions. expressive or the snort
ness and uncertainty Of life, ana they
are not likely TO be made more impress
slve by any words Of man, nor 40 the
sublime lessons Of the fifteenth chapter
of First Corinthians on the resurrection
and the life immortal need 10 be supple
!nented by any human presentation oil
the theme.
There are, indeed, occasions wheh the
emotion OF sorrow IS so profound ana
universal in the community as 10 demand
the relief which comes from some eN-
preston Of il. as when distinguished
"a mr. n
throuist dies. and when the great lessons
Of the life OF the departed should be en-
forced in the presence OF the largest
audience that can be attracted. But even
then 1 would not have the address TO the
public made al the time OF the funeral.
/ once had the honor 10 deliver an ora
lion I'm memory OF General Stonewall
Jackson. but il was on a weekday. and in
the Capitol Square. Had General Jack
son been buried from my church. there
would have been a hymn. prayer. ana
a selection from Scripture, but not a
word Of culOgy
There We're SIX Admissions.
Or. Moses -. Hoge preached morning
and afternoon at the Second Presbyterian
church Oh Sunday. After the morning
service the sacrament of the Lords sup
per was administered, DIS. IiOge. Smith
and Little officiating. There Were six ad-
dltions 10 the church by profession ana
a number 10y letter OF dismission from
other cities.
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Nr. Ponc', Grave.

Hollywood Cemetery presented an
aspect Sunday different from It's usuaI
solemn and serene appearance ana was
alive with people in bright spring cos
tunes.
Nearly five thousand people journeyed
out to this sacred city OF the dead, ana
the cars were crowded TO suiiocation
almost.
The chief attraction appeared to be the
grave OF the late John Pope. win us
many beautiful floral offerings, ana the
people wanted to see the last resting
place of the man whom all the city re-
spected. Guards mingled plentifully with
the crowds and watched the people closely
20 prevent any possible dissertation by
those who might want to carry away a
flower or leaf as a token.
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Epiphanv Mission at Barton Heights.

The Sunday morning services at Epi-
phany mission. Barton Heights, were OF
particular interest. The pretty little
building has been tastefully carpeted
and the three chancel windows curtained.
The vestry-room. too, has had attention
bestowed upon IL. and has, too. been
nicely carpeted. Altogether, the Interior
presents a most attractive appearance,
and the congregation feel just pride In
the place it has taken in the religious life
OF the Heights.
The congregation In the face OF many
obstacles 10 growth. has grown, and con-
tinues to grow steadily. With salaried
rector. resident in the little community.
ii would have. in the general opinion.
large possibilities.
Rev DR.. ID. +. Sprigg conducted the
Sunday morning SERVED, preaching
forcible and eloquent sermon on the
Resurrection" He deduced some strik-
ing and practical lessons therefrom, as
illustrated in Christs first words to His
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-14
Union Gospel Mission.

Mr.. Roberto A. Betancourt delivered an
impressive message M Union Gospel Mis-
sion corner Eighth and Main streets
Sunday afternoon 10 a large cOngrega-
ton: and although the services continued
from 5 To o'clock. so deep was the
interest manifested that Mrs. Glover was
Il tn to bring the services to @ close.
The night services were led by Mr..
Charles l.. Stewart. and were also in
teresting Two men requested prayers.
All present We're very much pleased 10
see Mrs. II. NJ. Glover (who conducts
this mission) ana Miss Estelle Glover.
her daughter and the organist, who have
been absent for ten days on account
of sickness.
The Basic City Mission. at Basic City.
Va, conducted by Mr. T.. h. MARQUES.
of Broad Street Mission. assisted by j.
j. White, OF Union Gospel Mission. all
OF this city, after accomplishing much
good has been closed for a season the
last services taking place Sunday. Messrs.
Marques and White are expected TO
arrive in this city to-day,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-14
Melhodl.l Snnday schooIs.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Methodist sunday Schol Society OF Rich
moud was held at Corinth Methodist
church. on the Seven Pines railroad. on
sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock; Il. 5. NJ.
Valentine, president; G. i. Kady, secrc-
tary.
ers from the several sunday schools IN
this citv attended the meeting. Union
station school furnished some excellent
music for the occasion
Mr. Alfred j. Gary. superintendent OF
the school. and Rev. G. y. Scott. pastor
the society. and expressed their appreca-
ton of The visit. Mr.. Gary reported the
work as in fine condition and the pros
poets goods for a useful church ana sun.
day school lie referred 10 the fact that
ina "a lille over years time the school
has grown TO ffty-One on the roll and
crpdifable average attendance.
Nfr. Gary then conducted a review eXer-
else for the past quarter which was
very vVeu done Misses Dell Richardson
and Ellen TAYLOR sang a beautiful duet.
Miss Mamie Hampton recited a poem,
"Oulv once More" Misses Ellen Taylor
Sue Hogan, and Mr.. Amos sang "A fine
81 Rev. J. T. Mastln. Of Trinity. made a
fine address, taking as his text: by
faith Moses. when he was born, was hid
three months" lie held up the life and
character of Moses as worthy Of im.ta-
ton. showing what he did for God. Moses
frlsted In God and accomplished wonder
f,l things Moses had the blessing OF a
good mother who recognized the Provi-
deuce that placed the child in her hands
10 be trained for the Lord. Moses was
a beautiful child and good child. Righte-
BUSINESS gives beauty SIN makes hideous.
lie urged the parents TO continue TO pray
for their children. teach them the way
OF the Lord, and trust Him TO make
them useful here and save them here
after.
The superintendent reports, as far as
ever. some falling OF on account of sick
ness.
The next meeting will be held at Union
Station church on the second Sunday In
May The board meeting will be held OH
the fourth Sunday in this month.