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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-23
TOILERS OF THE AIR.
How the Work on a Suspension Bridge L.
Done.


Done.
The workmen on the cables follow
closely after the builders of the iron
roadway. These men are engaged in
more perilous employment, if anything,
than the former. They climb nimbly
up to the very summit Of the huge tow
ers, and then without flinching proceed
to descend the inclined cables. 1t makes
the spectators below remble for them,
so dangerous is the descent, but the
workmen have no fear, else they would
be untitled for the duty required Of
them. After sliding down the cable a
dozen feet, they stop and turn around
and face the towers. The men working
the derrick slowly swing out to them
the end of cable about three inches in
diameter. Another man carries out to
them by means of a small hand pulley
and rope a redhot band of steel, which
the cable workers seize with their
pinchers and clasp around the large cable
on which they are resting. Then while
the steel is still hot and malleable, the
small cable, with its end secured in q
thick bolt of steel, is brought into posi-.
ton, and the end welded into the red
hot steel band enoircling the main ca
BILE. The workmen pound and forge
away, hammering, twisting and bend
ing the metal before it cools off. The
welding must be done rapidly, and the
workmen have no time to stop and think
of the dangerous position in which they
are placed. Probably the only support
they have comes from their legs, which
they wind tightly around the cable, as
they swing their arms and upper part
of the body with violent exertion.
When this cable is forged into its
place, the workmen take few moments
of rest, and then slide down to the next
joint, where the same operation is re-
peated. Cable after cable is attached in
this way until there is q regular tangle
of steel work and dangling cables, look
ing for all the world like a SPIDERS web
But there is order in this colossal spider
web such as never existed in the home
of the insect that weaves the webs in
our homes and woods Gradually one
part of the bridge after another is fin
ished, and when the false work" Of
soatfolds is removed the structure stands
out in all the beauty of it's finished state.
The bridge builders must not only be
skilled i'll their work, but they must
have the hardihood and daring Of the
sailor, for most of their work is per-
formed at an altitude higher than the
topmast Of any sailing vessel. They la
Dor in all kinds of weather-when the
sun is pouring down its torrid rays in
midsummer or when the mercury regis
ters zero in winter
To them their dizzy height is no moro
than the 10 or 20 feet are to the ordi.
nary carpenter or house painter They
seldom use ladders. They would be con-
stantly in the way. If they want to
reach d higher framework they climb
nimbly MP the steel works or jump
lightly across frtHn one truss TO another.
A jump Of threb feet from girder to
girder is commonplace occurrence to
them. George Z. Walsh in Godey's
Magazine. r.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-23
IN LEAGUE WITH MAGIC.
Some Heathens who Did Good NIissionar
Work at Pump

Some Heathens Who Did Good missionary
Work at n Pump.
Lobengula, the late king of the Mata-
belle of South Africa, was afraid Of Rev.
e. Carnegie, an English missionary at
Hope Fountain, several miles from Bu-
lawayo. The Matabele warriors, on the
other hand, looked with suspicion on
the missionary and all his works, but
they knew better than to modest the
friend of their king.
Time after time in passing the mis-
sion house they noticed force pump at
work, supplying water for the family
and for irrigating the garden. Not IN
derstanding what it was for, their I'M
tutored minds concluded it was some
sort of magic. 1t was "intagati," or
bewitched, and they watched to see
how it was managed that they might
turn the white mans magic against
himself.
One moonlight night party of picked
warriors repaired to the bank of the
stream where the pump was. On try
ing it they were jubilant to find that
two men at either handle could do the
trick. Turn and turn about they kept
the pump going for two hours, deter
mined that the missionary should have
all the magic he wanted and a balance
in hand.
Then, exhausted, they went home
ward, ignorant Of the fact that they
had filed tho missionary's tank to over
flowing. His good wife hoped that o
similar supply of ''magio" might be
furnished every week - New York
Mail and Express.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-23
Humors Of the Dublin Gallery.

The humor Of the Dublin gallery has
long been proVerbial. Macready, in his
"Reminiscences, relates that on one
occasion when playing Otway's Venice
Preserved" Jafier's long and rather
drowsy dying speech was interrupted
by one of the gallery, in a tone Of great
impatience, calling out very loudly,
"Ah, now die at onoe" to which an
other from the other side Immediately
replied, "Be quiet, you blackguard, I"
then turning with patronizing tone to
the lingering Jaffier, "Take your
time "-Cornhill Magazine.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-23
The First Chinese Baby Show.

The first Chinese baby show in the
world has just been held here There
were 900 of them. From embroidered
slipper to shaven poll they were arrayed
in their best They wore satin blouses
that shone in the sun with O silvery
simmer. They wore embroideries Of
wonderful birds and bees and flowers
never seen on land or sea. The little
boys were shaven, and the little girls
had their hair stiffened and polished
and dressed as though for the grandest
function, with little birdcages and
fringes of beads and paper atop. There
were great tinklings of metal and much
shining of green jade. A new fashion
in infant headgear showed halo of stiff
pompons that rose above the infants
somber eyes. Others wore huge rosettes
Of silk on each temple, like joss, and
one little girl had name of black silk
cue strings hanging down from the
back of her head Even the baby COM
plexions had been looked after. On the
smooth, yellow cheeks appeared the
most lovely patch of pink rouge, put ON
quite frankly in the Chinese fashion.
The rosebud mouths were touched up,
and the narrow brows beautifully PEN
ciled. Gazette. ..
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-23
THE BREATH OF AReUTuS.

What Is IL in the summer air tonight
That brings me dreams of dear days long ago
And memories Of hearts that have for years
Been solder than the Alps eternal snowf
The dewy violet of heavily blue,
The faint breath of arbutus on the air,
Bring sadly back those dear dead days
And one who told me was fair.
We stood amid the flowers dewy, sweet,
My hero in his coat of loysl blue
He kissed my tears away and said: FAREWELL
Ny country needs me- dear, moro than do
you"
There came q day. The sun refused to shine.
high heaven tried TO wash away the stain.
Night spread her mantle gently DER the field
The south wind moaned requiem for the
slain.
Back In a corner Of the garrett dark
There stands an oaken chest, and buried deep
Within 1t lies package worn and old,
But when tits ashes still my heart will keep
In sacred memory the love that gave
To me the sweet arbutus, faded, dead.
But gave to God and country all he had
And in the southland found a narrow bed.
IT'S this the south wind watts 30 me tonight
Fond mem'ry is the harp DER which abe
plays aH
The gentle breath Of sweet arbutus flowers
And tender thoughts of unforgotten dayR-
r. V. B. s. in Scranton Republican.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-23
GOLD FILLED TEETH.
More Of the Metal Goes Into Them Than
Can BE Got Out.

More Of the Metal Goes Into Them Than
Can BE Got Out.
An example of some of the queer ex-
periences people have when they are
called upon to buy thing with which
they are not familiar and which they
have need of only ON rare and unusual
occasions is thus set forth by the Mil
waukee Sentinel:
A young woman who worked as a
domestic went to dentist to get her
teeth repaired. He repaired them and
sent bill Of $50. He justified himself
for the charges by explaining how
much the filings cost him. In one hol-
low tooth, he said, he put $40 worth of
gold. The bill was paid, and recently,
when the little nugget (said to be worth
500 came out, the woman took it to q
goldsmith and had it appraised. He
weighed it sorupulously and valued it
at 48 cents. She no longer has faith in
her dentist
1t seems to be always good taste to
"go shopping" among the dentists be-
fore having any considerable amount of
WIN NOhS IhCIC Id OOLlSluSIuD1o
buggery about the business in some
quarters. The public is told that SO is
fair price for a crown and stands
ready to pay it, on the ground that
good work deserves good pay. A few
blocks away the same work was done
last week for So, just as we'll as if SIS
had been paid, and it was done by a
Nak l. - 4 n
on $S5 for six teeth, and another 200
yards away performed the service for
$50. -Philadelphia Times.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-23
Literature on a Ferryboat.

During the last seven days the follow
ing novels were read on Hoboken fer
ryboat by shopgirls ON their way to
work: Poor, but Beautiful, ""All For
Love of Fair Face" When His Love
Grew Cold" MRS. Hathaway's Re-
venge," "The Story of q Blighted
Love-" "Risen; or, Back as From the
Dead. New York Commercial Ad-
yertiser. .a.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-23
The Russian Soldier.

The common soldier In Russia re-
oeives 8 rubles per annum---about 90. 90.
The day rations consist Of two pounds
of suohary, which is very coarse kind
OF bread made of cracked rye, baked hard
at first, then cut into small pieces and
further dried IN heated oven; a small
quantity Of salt and some soup
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-23
Rritish Navy SaIntas-

A salute in the British navy between
two ships of equal rank is made by fir
ing an equal number of guns. If the
vessels are of unequal rank, the superior
fires the fewer rounds. A royal salute
consists of Q) in firing 81 great guns,
(2) in the officers lowering their sword
points and (3) in dipping the colors.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-23

Phillips Brooks once said that "the
shortness of life is bound up with Its
fullness. 1t is to him who is most 40
tive, always thinking, feeling, working,
caring for people, that life seems short.
Strip life empty and it will seem long
enough"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-23
It Will Do You Good.

Are you constipatsd? Do you have
sick headaches? Is your nervous
system, liver or kidneys out of order
If so, cure yourself by using Wnght's
Celery Tea. 1t improves the com.
plexion. Price 25c. Sold by w. S.
Lloyd, druggist. If
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-23

The finest compilations in the world
are said to be in the Bermudas. This is
accounted for by the fact that the In.
habitants I've chiefly ON onions.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-23
Americas Greatest

Americas Greatest
Medicine is
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Which absolutely
Cures every form of
Impure blood, from
The pimple on your
Face to the great d
Scrofula sore which
Drains your system.
Thousands of people
Testify that Hoods
Sarsaparilla cures
Scrofula, Salt Rheum,
Dyspepsia, Malaria,
Catarrh, Rheumatism,
And That Tired
Feeling. Remember this
And get Hoods
And only Hoods.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-23

Connection made with B. Il G. G. Railway at
Beattyvllle Junction for Beattyville.
j, II. BARR, CHAs. SCoTF,
Vice Pres. Gen. Man. G.P.A.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-23

No carries Free Chair car Louisville to
Lexington, there connecting with Solid Vesti-
mo Car 70 R,rn}nS6am Meridian an e,r
leans. also makes close connect ton at Chatta-
nooga for Atlanta, Macon, Jacksonville and
Brunswick.
No. 3 carries Pullman Sleeper louisville TO
Chattanooga and Birmingham, also Licking
ton to Jacksonville via Hot Springs Asheyilie
and Pullman Union Sleeper Lexington TO New
Orleans
tDaily except Sunday.
A. WHEDoN. Pa TIA, S.TSwlFT, P&TA.,
Louisville, Ky. Lexington, XIV.
FS.GANNoN, Sd VP.&G.M, ]. M CULP, 7. M
Washington, d. G. Washington. d @.
W.A.TURK, PA. WMH TAYLOR, AG.PA
Washington, D. c. Louisville Ky.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-23

Y.VANDEN BERG C.P. ATAoRE,
Traffic Manager, Genl Pass. Ag
General Offices, Leuisville, KY.
JACKSON SMITH, Asst. Gen1 Passg,r Agt,
once, Chamber Of Commerce Rld'g. Cinti.,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-02

that the soldiers will satisfy themselves
with plunder for what they have lost
in pay"
- The Acme Wrecking company, oi
San Francisco, has made request on
the navy department for authority to
raise the battleship Maine. The COM
pany has had experience in raising
vessels on the Pacific coast, and rep
reservations have been made to the
department as to its ability to accom-
plish the task in Havana harbor. 1t
proposes to blow the mud from under
the wreck by means of streams OF
water, and then pass chains under and
attach them to framework connected
with a system of steel barrels. These
barrels will also be placed in the wreck
and utilized wherever they can be
made available. The company simply
asks the authority to raise the Maine
and bring her to this country. If the
government wants the ship after she
reaches the United States, the compa-
ny will be paid salvage money through
condemnation proceedings. 1t is pro:
bable, in case the government should
not want the ship, that the company
would exhibit her in different large
seacoast cities of the United States.
No money is demanded from the gov.
ernment by the company. 1t is stated
at the department, unofficially, that in
case the company is found reliable, the
authority will no doubt be given.
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Ell Caney and the facts, briefly, are as

Ell Caney and the facts, briefy, are as
follows:
States infantry, (regulars) was actively
engaged in the battle of El Caney and
was present at the capture Of Santiago de
Cuba. At one time during the hottest of
the battle when the Spaniards were forced
to retreat, the Americans advanced to oc-
cupy the position from which the enemy
had been driven. Among the Spanish
left upon the field lay captain-shot
through the heart-and standing guard
over his body was poor little "Chino,"
crying and bowling and occasionally
licking his dead masters face. The bat
tie still ragged and the American line
passed on and "Chino," in the excitement,
was forgotten but later on during lull,
Private Mailhot found the dog closely
following him with faithfulness which
disregarded the noise of battle and which
won the heart Of his adopted master; The
battle DER, "Chino" fed from Private
Mailhot's scanty rations and shared the
soldiers quarters. When the Seventh
came back home "Chino" was brought
on board the transport and accompanied
his new master to Camp Wikoff, at Mon
tauk point.
When Mailhot went home on sick fur
Tough to Woonsocket, R. L, the dog was
taken with him, and while in the keep
ing of one of the soldier friends, was
stolen by two soldiers who sold him to
a young man of that town. Mr.. r. l..
Kerr, of this city, was visiting there at
the time, and seeing and taking fancy
to the dog, purchased him from the young
fellow and sent him 10 his friend Mr..
Greene.
In seeking his lost pet, Private Mailhot
chanced to meet the friend whom Mr.
Kerr visited in Woonsocket, and to him
related the history above. Thus the story
of little "Chino" comes to us.
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THE ENQUIRER FOR 1899.

Elsewhere in this issue is published
the prospectus of THE YoRKvILLs
ENQUIRER for the year 1899.
There is little said in the prospectus
as to what kind of paper The EN-
oUIRER will be next year. Whether
right or wrong in the assumption, we
feel safe in leaving the people of York
county to judge of this matter by what
the paper has been heretofore.
The publishers of The ENQUIRER
believe that the publishing of news
paper is a straight business PROPOSE
ton, and that success is based on mer-
it the same as in other businesses. 1t
is the experience of the publishers that
when they make mistakes they gener-
ally have those mistakes to pay for ;
and that when they render valuable
service, such service is generally fol-
lowed by its proper reward.
This being true, the reader could
hardly ask for stronger guarantee OF
the quality of THE ENQUIRER for
1899. 1t is our purpose to make it as
much better than during 1898, as lies
in our power, and whether we succeed
or not, each subscriber will likely get
much more than full value for his
money.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-02
THE STATE FAIR.

The State Fair, this year, is to be
held at Columbia on November 15, 16
and II.
In addition to the numerous other
attractions, the association has ar.
ranged for a grand spectacular display
of fireworks by the celebrated Paine
company, of New York. The display
is to be repeated each night and is to
include reproduction of the Battle OF
Manila, as seen at the Charleston Fall
festival and elsewhere.
All of the railroads in the state are
offering reduced rates to the fair, and
the management has reason to hope
that the occasion this year will be a
big success.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-02
HONOR ROLL.

Following is the honor roll of the
Yorkville graded school, white, for the
month of October:
NINTH GRADE-Alma Walker, SO; T.
C. Dunlap, Jr., 81; Barron Kennedy, 81
John Ashe, Jr., 81; Ethel Latimer, "a
Elizabeth Hunter, 81 Jeffreys Ashe, 81.
EIGHTH GRADE-Nellie SchOrb, 81
Halle Withers, 96; Mamie Grist, SO
Louise Lowry, 81 Straussie Walker, 81 ;
Gladys Withers, 81 Tallulah Neville, 80;
Sadie Waters, 80.
SEVENTH GRADE-Henry McLain, 96
Mary Williams, 96; BERTHE Smith, 95; Joe
Walker, "a Joe Alexander, SO !; Maggie
Robinson, SO; Felix Walker, 81 Ray
mond McClain, 90; Anna Spann, 81.
SIXTH GRADE-Philip Hunter, SO
Catharine Hunter, 9S; Anna McCaw. 81 ;
frankie Clawson, "a; Mabel Berry, "a ;
Iva Dickson, 90; Gerald Lowry, 50; Rob
ert McCaw, SO; Marion woodward, 81;
Elise Latimer, 90; Beulah Grimes, 81.
FIFTH GRADE-Lenora Williford, 81 Z;
Joseph Hart, 81; Glenn Allison, 96 Ma
mie Lee Grist, 90; Bessie Gilbert, 96 =;
Mary Walker, SO; julius Shubert, sc
Edna Horton, 95; Marion Logan, "a
Beulah Long, 81; George Cartwright, 80 ;
Mary Brian, 80; Mary Dobson, 80.
FOURTH GRADE-Fannie Barron, SO ;
Bette May, 9s; Virginia Neville, SO; Ara
Quattlebaum, 81 Charlie Berry, So; Hell
en- Lowry, 95; Josie Carroll, "a; Marie
Moore, 81; Quay Williford, "a; Jennie
McClain, SO; Frank Riddle, SO; Leon
White, 93 Julia Smith, 20; Lillian With
ers, 81; Robert Herndon, 81.
THIRD GRADE-Bessie Pegram, 1OO
Rozella Abernathy, 90; Winnie Craw-
ford, SO; Mary Hope, SO; Mildred Aber-
nathy, 90; Clarke Adickes, SO; Corlnne
Jones, 9S Meta Quattlebaum, So; May
McLain, 81; Matte May Neville, 81;
Claude Walker, 81; Olive Walker, 81,
w. 6. White, Jr., 81; Leita Woodward,
81; Marcus Dickson, So; Willie jenkins,
81; Wilmore Logan, 81; Wheeler Willis,
"a; Arthur Hart, 90; Earle Grist, VI
Ottmann Rose, 90.
SECOND GRADE-Edward Finley, 96
Louise Dobson, 95; Frederick Lindsay,
95 |; Florine Carothers, 95; Edna McClain,
"a; Sam Latimer, "a Mary Starr, .93
Mamie Hope, 81 Carrie Cartwright, vi
Mary Cartwright, 90; Bright May, 80
Tristram Easterling, 80.
FIRST GRADE-Erwin Carothers, 81
Frances Finley, 90; Julia Neville, ~;
Wade Williford, 80; Kenneth Lowry, 80.
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no longer believe him even when he is
telling the truth.
A BRILLIANT ALBANIAN.
II What He Says Is True, He Can Write
Remarkably Good Speech.

II What He Says Is True, He Can Write
Remarkably Good Speech.
The world is full of people who
think they have a monopoly of brains
with some to spare, and Senator Nc
Laurin is being troubled with one of
that kind. His name is N. A. Dun
ming, of Fort Payne, Ala, and he sets
forth his claims in the following mod =
est letter, which is published under a
quadruple heading in the anti-McLaur-
in Greenville News:
ST am about to begin suit against Sena-
tor J. L. McLaurin and want very much
a file of papers containing synopsis OF
the debates of the senatorial contest OF
1897.
II write this to ask if you can furnish
me with them and what the expense will
be. I was formerly from Washington
and editor of The National Economist and
National Watchman. have taken care
of Senator McLaurin ever since he came
to congress. wrote every speech he made
in house or senate, except the last, whose
author do not know.
"In return for all this he has treated me
i'm the most shameful manner, and am
compelled to go into the courts to obtain
my rights. Long before this suit is over,
the people Of South Carolina will under
stand the sort of man they sent to the
senateo
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ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mrs. D. M. Castles and children, of
Kershaw, are in Yorkville the guests OF
Miss Daisy Williams.
Chief of Police Love appeared on
the streets Monday rugged out in a
bran new uniform.
The condition of Master Dave Lo.
gan, son of the sheriff, was not at all
encouraging yesterday.
Miss Mary Mccullough who has
been teaching large art class at Den
mark, s. c., is visiting her sister, Mrs.
J. P. White.
Lieutenant George w. Williams left
New York last week for Manila. He
is now on the cruiser Buffalo and goes
to Manila by way of the Suez canal.
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FIRST A. R. PRESBYTERY.
The Fall Session Now Being Held at
Neely's Greek.

The Fall Session Now Being Held at
Neely's Creek.
LESLIE, October 31.-The business
of this presbytery is preceded by a
communion season. Yesterday was
communion Sabbath in this historic
church. Rev. J. A. White, of Black
stock, S. c., preached the action ser
mon from 1 Corinthians, v, z: "For
even Christ our passover is sacrificed
for u.s." He drew a fine analogy be-
tween that dark night when death fell
thick and fast on the first born in
Egypt, and the wrath of God poured
out on the defenseless sinner. Then
how the Hebrews escaped by the
blood on the door, and how we are
safe in the blood of Jesus.
A large body of communicates were
served at one time by Rev. J. G. Boyd,
of Pressly, N. c., who is 30 far recov-
cred from his recent stroke as to take
part in the deliberations.
Last night, at 7.30, Rev. ]. Il.
Pressly, of Statesville, N. c., faced an
audience of upturned faces that filled
every nook and corner of the large
auditorium. Brother Pressly is dra'
matte, intensely earnest and interest.
ing, cutting to the core, hewing to the
line.
Taking for his text, "He cannot be
nv disciple" Nuke xiv, 26, it looked
like the prison door was unalterably
shut; but the young divine be-
gan to unlock the door and let in the
light. "Hating father, mother, even
life" was VOW one which all Christians
had taken supreme love to God the
test that showed whether you can be
his disciple. Bearing his cross was ex'
planned to be willing to suffer martyr
dom, if need be, and bearing his cross
was VOW two, that if kept made use
less all organizations outside the
church. The Christian promises all in
his profession, and to bow in the others
a confession of duty undone. Thus
forsaking all that he hath was vow
three, that made useless all tithe SYM
posiums and committees and left not
homestead we can call our own, nor a
spot of ground for selfish purposes.
Brother p. is nothing unless he is
radical, advanced, original, and last
night is but specimen.
Many delegates will be in this
Monday-morning, when the business
begins, being detained serving other
churches.
This is a fine community and pros
porous, and the people are generous
and hospitable. w. NJ. HUNTER.