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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26
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TENDERS HIS RESIGNATION.
Cubans Peel Piqued By Treat,
ment Received.

If dispatches can be relied upor
General Calixto Garcia in command
of the Cuban forces around Santiago
has notified Gen. Shsfter that he had
rendered his resignation as command.
er in Eastern department.
Gen. Shafter refused to let the Gu.
bans enter Santiago. This incensed
Garcia, who with other officers say
they will act independently and show
to the United States that the Cubans
are worthy of confidence and respect
as allies in the effort to free Cuba.
Cuban Generals propose to be very
active in the campaign and do much
to drive the Spanish from the island.
Surely Garcia will not lose the OPP
portuuity to free his country, after
all that has been done by our govern
ment.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26
Good Sale Of Tobacco.

Mr.. George Hamilton, of Mt. Ster.
ling, the largest tobacco grower in
the State, wac on the breaks this
week selling tobacco at the Buckner
warehouse. He had lot of eleven
hogsheads of Burley, not particularly
good, on which he realized an aver
age of $l2.50 hundred. He was
much pleased with the excellent prices
received and said he would ship more
hereafter. Heretofore Mr.. Hamilton
has sold exclusively in Cincinnati.
He grows about 500 acres of Burnley
every year on his several farms. With
his brother Carroll he owns about
1000 acres of bluegrass land, enough
for dukedom. - Courier-Journal,
July 20.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26
The Deacon ON nIoses.

"Dey tells me, {" said the old color
eddeaoon, dat Moses wuz the meek
est man, but somehow l got my
doubts bout it, kaze once de chillur
en- Isril been mighty thirsty en- pro.
tckin eroun powerful for water
wien word would come ter Moses
dat ef he'd speak ter de rocks de wa.
ter would run QUO er um. So Moses
open up long conversation wild de
rocks, but hit wua all one sided. De
rocks lay low en- say muffin. So !
reckon Moses say ter hisself. 'Looky
beah, dis heah's a mighty rocky
time ] havini Mus be de 10th or de
month, en- de water shut Off En-
dc mo he think about It de madden
be git 'twen finally he grabbed O
pine saplin en- hit de rock blow dat
shuck de ground, en-, 10, en- behol', de
water come a.runnin out LAX mill
stream! Now, ! don't blame him fer
gettin mad All / does say 10 dey
warn't no meekness In dat action,
fer he des bout busted de rock wide
open, he did, en- wen de rock see he
mean business hit give him de bes'
it had. No, dey wuzn't muffin
meek bout Moses - not ter my
min. Brr Williams, please pass de
hat r'-Atlanta Constitution.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26
Democratic Nominee for Congress.
HON. T. Y. FITZPATRICK.
SCIENTIFIC EXHIBITIONS.
We have heard comments abo

We have heard comments about
these scientific exhibitions
which have been occurring in this
city for some time past, and to
which so many men and boys
have focked. These skillful per
formances by distinguished" col
ored men, are we hear, attended
with demoralizing influences. We
think that men who lay claim to
responsibility could better employ
their time than by attending such.
Mt. Sterling has been disgraced
enough by occurrences at the tres
tie where men have been hanged.
Threats to take to the trestle a
contestant in these hightoned per-
formances who plays foul is ser
ious matter. Some men may think
it is fun.
No honorable or exalted stand
ard Of manhood is fostered by
such athletics. Even the more
genteel sports are liable to be per
verted and result in evil.
Do the attendants at these ex-
hibitions for some weeks feel COM
plimented by the encouragement
they have given these eight
weight" performers We hope
that better employment and more
innocent and honorable amuse-
ment will be sought.
1t may be claimed that the law
permits these performances. If
so, there should be change. If
illegal, the authorities should sup
press them.
The moral sentiment Of the
community should be such that
lack of patronage would render
them improbable.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26
Quesada's Assurances of Conf
denCe, ... ..

Sen. Quesada was at War Depart
ment this afternoon and discussed the
situation with Secretary Alger, assur-
ing him of the confidence of leading
Cubsns in the United States. Gen.
Garcia's letter to Gen. Shsfter has
been discussed by public men gener-
ally here today, and it has produced a
very good impression and led TO the
general opinion that he had not been
properly treated by Gen. Shafter.
Should 1t appear, however, that he at
tackled Spanish soldiers on their way
to surrender to Gen. Shafter as pris-
oners OF war there would be reac-
ton against him, and the cause of the
Cubans would be much damaged.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26

The Young Mems Democratic
Club of Louisville demands can
didate who stands squarely on the
Chicago platform. This is De-
mocracy and the members Of that
Club are no halfbreeds. We
should demand an expression
from every candidate on this very
question. A milk and cider
Democrat is worse than a blank.
If there should ever come a time
when a candidate becomes all
things to all men, then the COM
mittee should call him to time,
take him off the track and put a
fresh candidate, one who is a
Democrat-on the ticket.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26
CARACAS LETTER.

1t is now generally believed
that Garcia did write a letter to
Shafter and that Shafter received
the letter and replied to same. If
it is fact as Garcia states that
American General did not advise
with him in any way regarding
the terms of surrender, that he
did forbid his army to enter San
tiago for fear they would be re-
venged by massacreing Spanish
prisoners. then the Cuban's letter
is justi6able. The following is a
part Of Garcia's letter, which simp-
ly takes the hide from Shafter:
"A rumor too absurd to be be-
lieved, General, ascribes the rea-
son of your measures and of the
order forbidding my army to enter
Santiago to fear Of massacre and
revenge against the Spaniards.
Allow me, sir, to protest against
even the shadow of such an idea.
We are not savages, ignoring the
rules Of civilized warfare. We are
a poor, ragged army-as ragged
and as poor as the army Of your
forefathers in their noble war for
independence, but as did the he
roes Of Saratoga and Yorktown,
we respect too deeply our cause
to disgrace it with barbarism and
coWardice."
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26
Another annual meeting 81 the

Another annual meeting Of thu
Confederatcs has comc and gone
1t was a joyous time the boys il
gray had at Atlanta, Ga. Ole
comrades met and were glad. They
remembered and rehearsed the
camp incidents, the victories, the
defeats and the struggles on the
fields, the charges and the re-
treats. Everything connected
with the struggle in the war for
the lost cause was as wildly por-
trayed as if it were IN incident OF
yesterday. That the same love
for rights Of the States parmeated
the old soldiers was made known
by frequent expressions. And no
man dare criticise them. We are
glad to see the old soldiers meet
in the blue or the gray.
1t is pleasant time for them and
no man should be allowed to mo-
lest or make afraid.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26
ELe0rt photography.

Say" exclaimed little Willie
suddenly breaking a long silenot
and turning to his mother, lis there
such a thing as a Photographic
hearth"
why, what do you mean, VIII
lief" asked his mother In surprise.
well, ! heard that man who was
here last night tell sister Sue that
her features were photographed ON
his heart" explained the boy, land,
judging from the way he was hold
ing her, I should think they ought
10 have been. - Chicago Post.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26

Judge Beckner, of Winchester, W az
in the city on. Tuesday on business,
He does not think it certain by any
means that the war will close soon
The Spaniards are so ignorant and
proud that they are apt to hold out be.
yond what reasonable people would
not under like circumstances. He ia
in favor OF taking all their islands
and holding them too, subject Of
course to the declaration as made al
the beginning OF the war with refer.
ence to Cubs, strictly construed
Kent Citizen.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26

here, but not without water. We
could with water have many pay
ing enterprises, but none Of them
in our present condition. There
should be not less than a thous-
and laborers employed here in
mills Of various kinds with week
ly pay roll Of $40, 900, but we
will never have it unless our peo-
pie become resolute and drive
ahead. 1t is the circulation of
money that makes times easy,
that seals croaking mouths, that
keeps the wheels of prosperity in
motion.
Look on the question Of water
works from whatever point you
choose and the stronger become
the arguments favoring it. We
want our people to become excl
ted over this matter so that it will
be thoroughly investigated and
the needs of water be known to
be an actual necessity. 3d..
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26
HORSE AND TRACK.

Mouutaineer 2 :l54 is bur l4ii hands
high.
Old Jack 2 IL broke down at Jack
son. Mich.
Star Pointer gives Peoria track
record of2:044.
The Germans have recently priced
Tommy Britton ell, Georgisnms
2:ll4 and Landlady 2:l74
Bumps defeated Cnehalis and Ana
conda at Peoria in straight heats best
time sos, in the first heat.
When Bumps beat Chehalis he
went the last half in one minute and
the last quarter in 298 seconds.
If you think Joe Patchen is passe
this year your opinion needs revision.
The black horse stepped a quarter for
Peter V, Johnston at Eoilet the other
day in 2S3 seconds, timed by a num-
Der of different watches. ..... 49,.
Klatswah is a great 3-year-old
-2:074, 2:09, 1901 in a winning
race at Peoria last week. Klatawah
is in Tom Keating's stable, as are also
the great four-year.olds Searchlight
and Anaconda grand lot of young
sters. ..
Direct is the premier speed sire of
the year. No less than five new 2 20
performers are to his credit--the trot-
ters Miss Beatrice 2:134, Directum
Kelly 2:l4 and Rect 2:l64 and the
PAGERS Ed B. Young 2:1l4 and /. Di-
rect 2:1St. The first four of these are
all four-year-olds and three--Miss
Beatrice, Rect and Direct-are new
performers. I Direct is only a three
year-old.
II Is remarkable that Tommy Brit
ton, winner of first money, and Prince
Lavalard, winner of fourth money,
in the Old Colony Purse at Hartford,
should have been fast yearling trot-
tiers, says Horse World. In 1894
when Tommy Britton was a yearling
he started in three races, winning all,
and obtaining record of :344 the
the following season he was the senss-
tional two-year-old trotter of the
country, winning five races and max
ing the race record for two-yesr-olds,
2 :l54 last year he was successfully
campaigned and driven by his owner
j. B. McFerren, Jr,, Louisville, KY,
and at Dover, N. H. trotted in 1:ll4.
In 1892 Prince Lavalard held the
champion New England record for
yearlings, half-mile heats, about l:2l
which was made at dorchester,
Mass, since which time he has been
prominent on the turf.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26
THINK OF 1T,

Prof. Hudson is here surveying
a line for the proposed water
works Of this city. Water Works
is question to be seriously con-
~sidered. Be it remembered that
there are not a few who are letting
the present alone without the
slightest idea of progress, and
this element must be in the min
ority, or the city in which they
live will conform to their wills.
We can have tobacco factory
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26

Gen. Garcia is very much out Of
humor with Gen. Shafter because
the Spaniards surrendered to the
Americans rather than to the
Americans and Cubans. So
greatly enraged was he that he
offered his resignation, and it is
said that its acceptance required
only a few moments of consider
alton.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26
n LIE poo courp 49,.
10 Miene Expisfn why the Bachelor
YnfieA 90 Return % the Reception.

Ho migne Expisfn why the Bachelor
Fniied 90 Return % the Receptions.
The man Is bachelor who has
passed the bait century post. He
has large circle of acquaintance.
He would be IN a social function ev-
cry night II he had the opportunity.
he is fond of young folks Some
times they are fond of him. Two
persona young woman and a
young man. preferred TO be alone
and eought an unobserved nook, aa
they thought. In the house, where
the reception was a brilliant one.
The old bachelor saw them. They
saw him, but not IN time.
"We shall be rid of him IN ten
minutes if you VIII excuse me when
AJAX him to my room" said the
young man.
When time was up, the young
man introduced the subject Of dogs.
The bachelor prided himself ON bis
knowledge of animals. The young
man told Of hts dog and wanted the
bachelor 10 see him. They were ex-
oused and went TO the young mans
room In the adjacent building. The
dog was Dane and great in
strength. After the pedigree was
discussed the young man excused
himself for moment AS he passed
by his dog he said TO him, "Watoh
him."
The young man returned TO the
reception. There was no intrusion
after that Hewas the young WON
ans escort to her home and her
home was two miles away. As he
was leaving she asked, What be-
came Of hims" meaning the baohe-
lor.
IT Left him IN my room"
The young man returned to his
room and found the bachelor read
ing and evidently enjoying himself.
The sideboard was well stocked.
The young man was profuse in his
apologies. So many things had 90
CURED to keep him, and he had no
opportunity to send message.
"But why didn't You Gomez be
asked why did you remain hereG"
The bachelor put apa brave,front.
He had become interested in book,
and the whisky was great, the Oh
gars were delicious Then be said
he must go, and be did. The young
man saw him to the cab and said |
the proper thing. and the bachelor
was off In the dark.
The young man returned to his
rooms, and his dog greeted him eff
fusively. HIS master stroked his
bead and booked into his eyes and
saids
"Ah, my fine fellow, If you could
talk you would tell a story that
would make that parrot and monkey
story an uncalled for number. -
New York Sun.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26

At Paintsville tomorrow the
Republicans Of this Congressional
District meet for the purpose of
choosing from their number a
candidate to make the race against
Hon. T. Y. Fitzpatrick, the Dem
ocratic nominee. 1t matters not
whom the Republicans may select,
the people should draw strict
party lines remembering that it is
not for men we contend, but for
principles. 1t, therefore, becom-
es Necessary that we study with
great care our platform and if our
reasoning be with Democracy,
yield not an inch; and likewise if
it be with Republicanism. Men,
if they are men, will stand by
their political principles.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26
SUMMER DRESS
FABRICS.

49,
For hot weather wear we have a
large selection of dainty goods that
will make you feel cool and comfort
able on the warmest summer day.
NEW GRASS LINENS-The lat
est natural linen shades for suits and
dresses, l5c, &c, and 25c per yard.
WHITE PIQUES--The most sty-
lish of imported fabrics this season.
A great selection here.
PLAIN WELT PIQUES-Assort-
ed size cords, 25c, 30c, 35c, 40c per
yard.
FANCY WHITE PIQUES--20c,
Zoe, Doc per yard.
India Linens, Victoria Lawns,
Persian Lawns, Batiste Mule,
Dimities, Organdies,
and all popular makes of White
Goods.
A great quantity of summer Dress
Fabrics go NJ reduced prices in order
TO clear the way fall goods. These
hot days are bargain days. Stoke
must be reduced, and they will beh ]
low prices are eficacious. >QuAlitiT
speak for themselves. Come and see
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26

If the citizens of Mt. Sterling
are anxious for the good old times
Of the past let them get ready to
establish manufacturing enterpris-
es. Water works is needful.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26

AT the hanging of Clarence Vinegar
in Georgetown Monday, Earl Shrop-
shire, who was admitted to the en-.
closure, tainted just before the execu.
ton took place, and had to be carried
out. He is SON of James Shropshire
Of Oxford.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26

Cynthians officers of the Black Dis-
mond railroad sent to England 80, 900
for Sir Thomas Tancred, engineering
expert, who will at once come over
and inspect franchise.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26

We know it is difficult to dis
cover andc apture a fire fend, al.
most as much as it is a fleeing
murderer, but the destruction Of
property for the past few weeks in
different parts of the city is be-
coming alarming and some steps
should in some way be taken to
ensnare the guilty parties. The
man who would burn your prop
erty would enter your home under
darkness of night, despoil your
property, and if occasion demand
ed would take human life. There
is no crime he would not commit.
These burnings are evidence that
such demons are in our midst,
and so serious is it that something
must be done at once for the pro-
lection of life and property.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26
Performance Always
Follows Promise
At this Store.

A business TO be popular must be
broad guage in its methods. 1t must
admit the intelligence OF the buying
public, and endeavor by every honor
able means to establish confidence be-
tween itself and that public. The
buying should be right and the selling
just. Rich and poor alike should be
treated with courtesy and considera-
lion. This business lie building upon
these lines.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26

Would 1t not be advisable for the
city to buy, horses to draw the fire
en- CINE? The burden imposed on the.
firemen is too great; besides there "a
valuable time lost by reason Of the
necessary delay when the engine k..
drawn by men. I
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26

Doves are said to be plentiful in
different sections of the surrounding
counties.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26
TERMS ANNOUNCEMENT.

G%Cash must accompany order.
No announcement inserted until
paid for.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26

A brass band has been organized
at Paris.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26
THE HOSIERY
SECTION.

Busy all the year round. There is
NO particular season for stockings.
We buy none but the honest solts !;
made TO wear; made to wash; just
such stockings as will make you q
loyal patron of our hosiery Depart
ment from one years end to the other.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26

We are making Lowest Prices
on Flour ofany house in the city.
A. BAUM & Son.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26

The retail clerks Of Louisville
are endeavoring to secure the
closing of business houses on Sun
day and at 6 o'clock on other
days. There should be no hest
fancy on the part of merchants in
closing and keeping closed their
stores on Sunday, If men have
worked six days they should rest
one. Clerks need rest. Mer-
chants need rest. There are So
cial duties which men should OBJ
serve. If men are christians there
are duties which must not be dis
regarded. Forgetfulness of God
is potent factor in individual or
national weakness and decay.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26
HOUSEKEEPING
GOODS.
SUCH AS

will always be found here in full as
sortment.-~- -, tesss4.--- EzT.spss
We handle nothing but reliable
makes of the above, and ask you to
make careful inspection and compari,,
sons, your own judgment will do the
rest
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-07-26

. IA - n @ IA r a.
Bears the The Kind You IIaSa Always Bought
''', = &,sHzzzNT
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09

munication." said Supervisor Britt 'I would have at once moved to lay 1t on the table. I believe that all charges in that paper should be treated with silent
 Mayor Phelan felt as did Smith "The communication is in bad ta:sten said he, and will only tend to reopen religious discussion, l am sorry than it was read for it shows bad taste, bad faith and bad sense"
 A motion to receive the communication and place it on file, made by Supervisor Dodge carried and put an end to the dis cuSsion.
 Tho board then passed, resolutions of re- spect to the memory of eN-Mayor Sutro and extended condolence. to his family and telatiVeS
 The franchises asked for by the San Francisco and San Mateo Railway Com pany for right of way over one block on Mission street in order to reach the new ferry depot was granted
 A resolution granting to the City Street Improvement Company a contract to bituminize that part of Market street where the old horSecar rails were torn up was passed to print.
 The bids received for the repairing and ropaving of bitumirized streets were re- ferred to the Street Comm1tee.
 \ resolution was passed ordering the closing of Berry street, now occupied by the demi-uondc.
 The board decided to grant to the Typo grap hical Union the use of the chambers on the 11th, 12th and 18th of this month for the purpose of holding a State con- 
 The pxsolution introduced a week ago by Supervisor Dodge asking that prizes be offered for the best plans for the new City and County Hospital was defeated.
 The 'hoard then adjourned. after grant ing to District Attorney Barnes, at pres ent captain in the volunteer army, a six months leave of absence from July.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE TO VOTERS PRECINCT REGISTRATION.

Office of the Registrar of Voters of the
 City and County of San Francisco.
 Notice is hereby given that the Boards of Precinct Registration for the general election to be held on Tuesday, the Sth day of November, A. D. 1898, will meet in their respective precincts for the regis tration of voters and such other purposes as are prescribed by law, on Wednes- day. August 10. 1898, from g o'clock a. n1- until 10 o'clock p. m. daily for live t0l days, until and including Monday. August 15, 1898, on which day all registration closes.
 All electors who have not been regis tered for said general election are hereby invited to present themselves for regis tration.
 The Boards of Precinct Registration will sit as above for the purpose of register ing all legal and qualified voters residing in their precincts who have not regfst- cred at the office of the Registrar or Voters since June l. 1888
 Any person who has not registered since June l. 1SsS and fails to register at the Boards of Precinct Registration of the precinct in which he resides will be debarred the privilege of voting at such election.
 In accordance with section q of the "Aet to Regulate the Registration of Voters" etc. the following places have been secured for the sessions of the Boards of Precinct Registration: