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Railroads

The state has made gratifying progress in the construction of railroads. Within the past two years nearly 300 miles. the largest of any state, believe, in the union, certainly in the south. have been complct- ed; thirty additional miles are now under
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Makes PeopleWell.

The one true specific for diseases arising from debilitated nervous system Is Paine's celery compound, 60 generally prescribed by physicians. It is probably the most re- markable remedy that the scientific research of this country has produced. Prof. Edward E. Phelps, N. D.. L. L. D., of Dartmouth college first prescribed what is now known the world over as Paine's celery compound. . positive cure for dyspepsia, biiiousness. liver complaint. neuralgia, rheumatism. all nervous diseases and kidney troubles. Paines celery compound has succeeded again and again where everything else has failed.
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am glad to say that there Is yer,
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DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST.
 GEHITO URINARY DISEASES, 26 YEARS IN PRAG1 lOE. L k il YEARS IN BIRMINGHAM. I X

I have no secre,. methods to eSfol- no scheme to ex- tort money from a conhding public. I am simply a regu- lar physician, mak- ing the treatment of Private Diseases a speciality. By thus confining my practice to the ex- elusive cure of Pri- vate Troubles I
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The Judson Institute Marion Aa after examining and testing Sample Pianos recently purchased the above make style Why profit by the knowledge experience ability and this od reliable much esteemed Institution The Starr Piano manufactured by the Jesse French Piano and Organ Co., and its Birmingham POPS and 2030 Second Avenue.
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: sysp S"'. Pick Leaf" smo.ins ns'fs Tobacco is the best for Poe and handmade Gig arctic smoking. Rich. ripe, mellow fra grant Beats the world. Try it.
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patriotic consideration the selection of the wisest course to pursue, but 1 must insist that we shall be recreant to our duty if we temporize with conditions that are preg nant with evil.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-07-27

There is not an official in the county
who is more efficient or capable in the
discharge of his duty than is our friend
Mr.. James C.. Lackey, Madison cOun-
tvs popular Jailer. When the people
elected Mr. Lack9y, they elected man
who is brave and fearless official and
one who will perform the duties at
tIched to the position in most credi-
table manner.
Mr.. Lackey is forty-siX years old, he
was born in Madison county, where he
has resided all his life. He has been a
successful farmer for many years, and
while an active worker in politics, he
never sought an office before. He is a
man who is popular with all whoknOw
him, of pleasant disposition he has
that faculty of making friends. He has
been filling the position of Jailer since
January LIST, 1898, and his record has
been that which will reflect credit upon
himself and the good people who elect
ed him.
Mr.. Lackey is an able politician and
takes an active interest in all political
events. He is popular with the people
and has strong following. He is well
liked by the officials of the county, as
we'll as with his friends.
Mr.. Lackey's record as iailer is q
credit to his party, his friends and tC
himself. As long as the grand old party
elect such men, just so long will we be-
proud OF them.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-07-27

One of Madison county's most eff
cient and popular officers, is our friend,
Mr.. John F. White, County Clerk of
Madison county. He is a gentleman
with whom it is a pleasure to meet and
talk. He is most capable officer, and
very popular with his friends and con-
stituents
John +. White was born in Madison
county, near Silver Creek, fOrty-four
years ago, and he spent his boyhood
days in Richmond principally. He was
educated at Cetre College, in Danville,
KY, and at Lafayette College in Easten,
Pa. He has been an active politician
for a number of years, and four years
ago at the repeated solicitations of his
friends he ran for County Clerk and
was elected by most pleasing majority.
He entered the race for reelection du
ring the last campaign and was re-
elected for four years.
Mr.. White by reason of his thorough
knowledge of the duties attached to his
office, and courteous treatment of his
friends and those having business with
him make an allie and efficient officials
and when the people of Madison county
elected this gentleman as County Clerk
they made wise selection and secured
| the services of man who is true to his
principles, promises and friends. Mr..
White is Democrat, and one who is
for the best interests of the grand old
party first, last and all the time.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-07-27

Peyton, one of the most beautiful and
accomplished women in Kentucky.
She possessed great qualities of mind
and heart, and the influence she exert
ed over her young husbands life can
be seen in the splendid work he is do
ing in placing our county on higher
moral plan than ever before. She
being dead yet speaketh." The second
wife was Dora Flanney, of Plate Citv,
Missouri, and his present wife was
Miss Mary White, of Madison, whose life
strengthens him in the performance of
his duty.
Judge Sullivan has, since his early
youth, been an active politician and a
recognized leader in the Democratic
party. He is learned and courteous
gentleman and makes a most able and
capable presiding officer of our County
Court. He has many of the qualities
that are necessary for a man 10 his
position, this with his able knowledge
of law and his dignifed bearing as well
as his just way of handling the many
complicated cases that come before
him have won for him the respect OF
the bar and the confidence of the peo-
PIE. He has the brightest of prospects
before him and a reputation that the
Young generations might well follow
and look to. 1t is with pleasure that ]
write of the success of young men, who
achieve worth and prominence by
their own efforts and hard work.
Since his inception as county judge
he has advancedthe interests of our coun-
ty with the support of the present adj
ministration i'm 8 most able manner.
Among the improvements introduced
by him that will save the county oil
Madison, thousands of dollars annual
ly, is the establishing of the new turn
pike and dirt road systems. The turn
pixies OF our county being free to all,
and the adoption of the contract sys
tenn of maintaining and working the
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men, and do it much better. This
same machine can be used in ditching
the turnpikes, and has been used al
ready on some of our dirt roads which
have been placed in almost as good
condition as race tracks. The roads
being raised in the center and gently
sloping on each side to a ditch, water
is then kept off the road, and by hav
ing these roads worked between April
and June, as they will be in the future
the dirt will be packed down during
the summer and form a good solid
soundation. Then our dirt roads will
be in excellent condition.
Each road will now be let out TO
responsible men residing thereon, who
has to travel over it himself, he will
necessarily keep said road in good con-
dition and at nominal cost to the
county. Thus insuring US good roads
and saving the county thousands of
dollars annually.
Another expensive item will be got
ten rid OF through Judge Sullivan and
our splendid county attorney, on jan
uary ], 1898. The county will call in
the Madison county Railroad bonds
which are now bearing 5 per cent and
have them refunded at per cent, thus
saving the county thousands of dollars.
Judge Sullivan has also revised the
system of opening new roads in Madi-
son, formerly the county had to pay
the cost of opening the new roads,
which included the purchase of the
land, building of fences etc. Applica-
tions for new roads were numerous
and it seemed that many who wanted
TO sell land or build fence wanted the
county to bear the expenses and as the
county was and is in debt upto the con-
stitutional limit on account of the
purchase of turnpikes, the County
Judge entered an order that in tie
future no road should be opened I'M
less the cost for same was paid by the
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-07-27

Richmond and was educated in the
common schools. He is n courteous,
entertaining gentleman, well posted in
politics and an able official. lie was
first elected as circuit court clerk in
1898, and at the last election was re-
elected by pleasing majority for six
years.
Mr.. Thorpe is very popular with all
who know him, and is a gentleman of
fine characteristics and excellent
qualities. His friends are always made
to feel at home and patrons of his Office
are at all times treated in courteous
manner. He is one of those men who
have pleasant word for his acquaint-
ances all the time. To known him is
to take and admire him. He has the
confidence and respect of the people
OF Madison county and has brilliant
prospects for young man. Success to
you Mr.. Thorpe is the wish of the
CLIMAX.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-07-27

The subject OF our sketch was born
in Madison county, near Richmond,
fOrty-five years ago. He spent his boy
hood days on a farm, and has since his
early youth taken active part in poll,
tics. He is a true blue Democrat who
believes in free silver from the heart
He has for many years been as active
worker for his party, and when the
campaign opened up last year he was
induced by his friends to enter the field
and run for the position of County
Assessor. He followed their wishes and
entered the race, and after a hard fought
battle he landed the plum, and is to-
day one of Madison cOunty's pleasant
up-tO-date officials.
Mr.. Curry owns and works a splendid
farm near the city, and is very popular
with all who know him. He is a SOcia-
ole cOngenial spirit who makes friends
wherever he goes. May you have much
continued success, Mr.. Curry, Is the
wish of the CLIMAX.
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turnpikes by letting same out in sec
tons to the lowest and most RESPONSE
bic bidder at so much per rod, will in
sure us better pixies than we formerly
had. The dirt road system which had
been i'll operation prior 10 January,
1898, was inefficient and was changed
by his influence. Formerly a road
overseer was appointed from each
roads of each precinct were worked
under his direction. There was no one
to see that he had this work properly
done and the roads We're worked in
the fall of the year instead of the spring,
consequently, the part of the roads
which were newly worked were in the
worst condition during the winter,
when travel was greatest. The road
Overseers would also appear before
the Court of Claims with long accounts
setting out the work that they had
done during the year, which claims, no
member OF that court knew any
thing about personally. That is,
whether they were just or not. Again,
the road overseers were often selected
on account of politics or other influence
and in many precincts the roads were
not much better worked. than when
the hands were warned in as free labor
ers. The average cost per year of the
old system was $4,000. Under the
present system introduced by Judge
Sullivan, the roads have been taken
out of politics and placed on business
basis and the cost is about one half of
what it formerly was.
If in the future the people do not
have goods road it will be their fault
In theis connection there has been in
troduced in this county, road machin-
cry of the improved order which is so
successfully used in the east, One of
these machines can do as much
work in the way of grading
and ditching road in day as sixty
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ELLiSTOR MILL COMPANY.

This well know water and steam
mill has been fitted out with the latest
improved roller method for making
flour, which is as white and pure as can
be made. The French Burr is still
used for making meal, which is second
to no grade turned out in this State. A
corn crusher is also run for the accom-
mediation of their patrons. Another
needed improvement, a wool carding
machine has been attached to the mill
The individual members of this firm
are Messrs. w. r. Cleland ard David
Chenault, two progressive gentlemen
who will see that nothing is lett unfin-
ished that will add to the convenieuces
of their patrons. The Elliston Mill
Company is an important acquisition
to our county, and the farmers should
aid and encourage these enterprisins
and representative gentlemen. The
fair dealing and business methods
practiced, guaranteeing satisfaction al
all times, will win for this company
the patronage they SO justly deserve
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-07-27

high standing. He has filed every Po-
sitiOn in this order from the lowest to
he highest, and is now Past Grand.
and Past Chief Patriot, is Trustee Of
The Widows and Orpan's Fund of the
lodge, and is District Deputy Grand
Master. He is a member OF the Uni
form Rank Knight Of PythiaS, and is
one of RIchmond's leading and repre-
sentative citizens. He is a member Of
the big contracting firm Of Douglas *
Turpin
While a member of the City Council
it was considered necessary for Rich
mond to have gra lei school. When
the question came up for discussion be-
fore the Council Mr.. TUrpin took an
sctive interest in the success of the
movement lie drew and submitted
plans for High School Building which
were adopted, and he was appointed to
superintend the erection Of the build-
ing and to-day thanks to him and Othe- q,
Richmond has the Caldwell Graded
High School, one of the best graded
schools in Kentucky, which is a credit
to our town and our Council, and is an
I institution that our people are proud Of
Mr.. Turpin is al esterprising citizen,
who has worked hard to build up the
reputation he now holds. The people
OF Madison county honor AVID respect
him. lie is an officer of whom it gives
US pleasure to mention. May your path
in life be found in pleasant places. Mr..
Turpin.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-07-27

Some men achieve distinction early
in life, while to others the houorS and
the plaudits come later. y. Il. Turpiu,
Magistrate Of the Richmond District
of Kentucky, belongs to the former
class. His success in life Is due 70 ms
own exertion and energy. He was born
in Estill county ,forty-rive years ago, aud
spent his boyhoOd days there. About
twenty years ago he moved to Madison
county, and has been an houoied cItI-
zen ever since He has been honured
with several political offices; was mem
Der OF City Council two terms, and was
honoreG by the people in November
last by being elected Magistrate forthiS
district. He is prominent IN secret
order circles, and is an OLA Fellow OF
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His Mothers Instructions.

A mother outside of camp dictated
the following letter recently:
"To the War Department-Gentle-
men: NY son, John, as you know, is
in the army. He jined last week.
When his first months pay falls due,
put 50 of it in letter and send it to me.
Take the balance and buy ME the fol
lerin:
six balls of sock yarn.
1.-TWO caliker frocks.
Zone barrel OF hour-wholesale price.
A small pocket Bible to write Johns
name in.
Please git these for me on Mondays
when the stores advertise bargains. ]
iorgit the name of the comp'ny Johns
in, but you can look it up, as you have
plenty OF time. ATLANTA Constitu.
/ ton.
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Among those men who by their
deeds and actions have gained the
confidence and respect of the people Of
Madison county, is Mr.. J. TeTis Cobb,
county attorney of Madison county.
As public man he not only enjoys
the confidence of the people, but like
wise their esteem. Courteous to one
and all, avoiding re-; tape OF ever
description he has made many friends.
His official career needs no euCOriUm
from our pen. True to the trust i'm
piled IN him he has So conducted the
affairs of his Office that general com
mendatiOn has been expressed. Mr..
CObbs acumen and business qualilica-
tons render him particularly adopted
to the position. lie takes great inter
est in his work, and gives each detail
close attention. In politics he has al
ways been Democrat and fought for
the interests of his party. He Is an
active, earnest and conscientious
worker in all that he does, aad stands
high socially as a public officer. The
office of county attorney is an import
ant one and should always be filed by
honorable and upright men. Madison
county has such in J. Tevis Cobb. 1t
| is this class of men that the "CLINAN'
delight to place before the people as
an example for the American youth to
follow. Practically a self made man
Mr.. Cobb by dint of perseverance and
thrift has placed has name among those
who deserve recognition and such men
we must attribute the growth and
prosperity of our city.
| Mr.. Cobb is a representative of oul
county, who has a pleasant word fOI
his acquaintances at all times, of a con.
genial sOciable disposition he has the
high regard and respect of all who
| know him.
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that it is a successful farm. lie was
born in Knox county Ky, - years ago,
and has been a resident Of this county
% years. He has never before sought
political honors and his friends APP
preached him to run for sheriff. lie en-
tered the field with the determination
OF being elected, and the results proved
him hard and earnest worker. He
made the fur fly, and in his own quiet
good humored way went along with the
leaders and the result shows for itself
that he was right i'm the line with the
front of the band. Mr.. COlyer Is max
in@ a record that We are proud % see.
He has the confidence, the respect. e.
teen and good will OF all. He performs
his duties in a capable fearless unobtru-
sive manner that wins him friends. He
is personally a whOlesOuled, genial geu-
tIeman with whom it i pleasure 10
associate.
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HON. p. Fl. SULLIVAN.

Perhaps one of the youngest, and one
of the most distinguished young men
in the blue grass regions of Kentucky
is our able young County Judge, Hon.
p. III. Sullivan. He has brilliant rec
ord for young man as well as the con-
fidence and esteem of all who knows
and associate with him. He was ad-
mitted to the bar about eighteen years
ago, shortly after he was appointed city
attorney. which position he has filled
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II. II. COLYER.

One of the best known and most
popular men in Madison county, is the
distinguished gentleman whose name
heads this sketch, and who was elected
in November to that position OF trust
which he now holds under the title Of
Sheriff Of Madison county. When the
people Of our county elected this
worthy gentleman, they selected a man
who is courteous by nature anu one Of
the most pleasant of gentlemen. lie Is
a brave and fearless officer ard will IN
the next four wears add new IaureIs to
his reputation that will be in accord
with all principles.
Mr.. CoIyer is one Of Madison couuty's
representative farmers and has a hand
some farm not far from Richmond,
which is a credit to him from the fact
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that will tend to help him, before his
victim has been buried. In the future
regardless of who commits the crime
of murder, he will Re placed in Jail
until the examining trial when he can
prove if he was justified or not.
These and many other acts that are OF
much value and will result in much
good to our county have been success
fully worked through the ideas and
leadership of our esteemed County
Judge, p. Ii. Sullivan.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-07-27

applicant. Upon same being done the
county will as heretofore take charge
of said road and maintain it. Several
thousands dollars per year is again
order was entered there was taken off
the docket applications for roads, which
if granted would have cost the county
$. coo.
Under the statnte and system form
erly existing in this county, there many
cross road saloons which sold all kinds
OF vile liquors IN any quantity and dis
tilleries which sold by the quart. Judge
Sullivan seeing the damage to the
county in these joints, recently issued
an order requiring the applicant for
license to sell liquor to comply with
the law and prove in every particular
their right to sell liquor in the respec-
tive neighborhoOds. They being I'M
able to show as the law required, that
the sale of liquor was of any benefit
to the community in which they Oper-
ated, were refused license to sell. This
move has prove a wise one, and has
put an end to the disturbing of the
peace, free fights and murders COM
mitted at these places, and it is right
and just, for there was no police pro-
lection offorded the neighbOrhood.
This act has taken the control OF pre-
cincts away from a lot of rowdy's and
toughs and placed them in charge of
good responsible citizens There is
now no neighborhoOd in Madison
county where a school cannot be con-
ducted III safety or where a meeting
would be disturbed with impunity.
Judge Sullivan has also refused to in
future. grant guards to murders prior
to their examining trial The old way
was altogether in bad taste and looked
as though we had no justice and
seemed to belittle the crime of murder.
Now the murderer cannot walk around
with guards working up evidence,
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WONDERFUL MADISON.
HOW HAS GROWN TO GREAT
PROPORTIONS.

In The Heart of The Blue Grass-With
Everything to Make it Prosperous
The Home of the Homeless and
The Haven of the Capitalist
Who Wants to Make
Safe and Certain
Investment.
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HORTICULTURAL.

Pears, peaches, apples, plums, grapes
aud nearly all varieties of fruits thrive
surprisingly well, especially when prop
erly cared for. The fruits produced
here, especially the grape and the pear,
are SO exceptional in flavor that the
knowledge of them creates an immedi
ate demand. Strawberries, dewberries
blackberries grow finely, and where
their cultivation and sale are made a
business enormous profits are realized.
PRODUCTS OF THE 5 IL.
Madison produces greater variety of
crops than any other known county. Its
chief products are wheat, corn, oats,
barley, rye, blue grass, tobacco, etc,
and vegetables of all kinds, included
Irish and sweet potatoes, grow to per-
lection in any part of the county. 1t
is one of the only counties where wheat,
corn, tobacco and other small grains
and grasses of all kinds, peaches, pears,
plums. grapes and other fruits all grow
to perfection OH the same lands.
STOCK RAISING.
In raising stock, Madison is with
out a rival. Fine standard and thorough
bred harness and saddle horses, hand
some draft horses, mules, cattle, sheep,
hogs and other stock are raised with lit
tie trouble and at small expense, sub
sisting and thriving the year round upon
native grasses. The best beef in the
world is taken fat from The blue grass
pastures of Madison county Cattle and
sheep are considered more profitable
than horses and mules. on account of
the low prices of good horses for the
past few years, although the prospects
for good profits III horses and mules are
picking up fast.
COST OF LIvING-RENTs, WAGES, ETC.
The cost of living in Madison is about
the same as the other counties in the
Stale. The usual term of renting farm
lands prevails here. The average
wages per month are: Bakers, $40;
blacksmiths. $40; book-keepers, $50;
brick masons. SO; cabinet makers, $50;
carriage makers, S65; carpenters, $50 !;
Day laborers in general work $50 to $50;
dress-makers, $50; statesmen in stores,
$50; bar keepers, $50; farm hands with
board, SIS; cooks. So to $40; harness
makers, $50; jewelers., SO; miIlers, -four