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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-05-03
our OF BEEF.
Havana beginning to Run Short
of Supplies.

A correspondent Of the New York
World sends the following Cuban adj
vices, via Key West, Fla:
Havana is completely out OF beet,
although large shipments are expected
from Mexico, All the uecossaries oil
life have gone mp to prices never heard
of, aud if something is not done soon
many will perish of hunger. Fami-
lies of means have stored large sup
plies of stores in their houses. All
Cuban families leaving are urged TO
stay, the offer being made that they
will be respected aud protected.
Blanco has issued orders to arm all
men, and the order is being obeyed.
and even boys OF IA are taken.
Large numbers of Cubans have
Joined the insurgents around Havana.
Three steamers of the Herrera Line,
chartered by resident families, have
left Havana for Mexico filled to their
full capacity. Standing room could
not be had at any price.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-05-03
nll0il.N|||..[||!I||'If'lls

Which Is better, to thoroughly
cleanse and purify the blood just
now, OF make yourself liable to
the many dangerous aim en- is
which are 30 prevalent during
summer? Impurities have been
accommodating in the blood all
winter, and right now is the time
to get rid of them. A thorough
course of Swift's Specific is needed
to cleanse the blood and puri-
fly the system, toning up and
strengthening it all over. Those
who take this precaution now are
comparatively safe all summer;
but to neglect it is to invite some
form of sickness which is SO COM
mon during the trying hot season.
1t is now that a course of Swift's
Specific
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-05-03
Bourbon Guards.

The military company, 12S strong
recently organized at Paris has adopt
edsthe above name. Mr.. Chas. VIM
has been elected Captain.
On last Tuesday night beautiful
United States flag was presented ia
the company by the young ladies Of
Paris. Tue ceremony was at the
court house. Miss Jennie Purnell
presented the flag. Great enthu 'ias SIN
prevailed. Paris turned out in large
numbers to see the parade. Misses
Lucy Lowry and Sadie Hart rendered
their services as nurses for the Second
regiment.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-05-03
Interesting War Items.

The Woodford Sun says some be-
lieve war will advance prices of grain,
and other that it will depress them
In May, 1851, shortly after the firing
upon Fort Sumpter, and its surrender,
the price of wheat in Chicago ad-
vanced TO $l.25, but in the following
June and July it sold down to 80 cts,
In March, 1864, it sold at $l.07, and
June of the same year went to 1926.
In May, 1867, it sold at - So, and in
November OF the same year, Sl14t.
After that time the range was down
ward, though in September, 1868, II
sold at So, and the crop of that year
remained above 81.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-05-03
S.S.S.F99ESs Blood

will accomplish 30 much toward
rendering the system capable of
resisting the evil influences which
are 80 liable to attack it during
the summer when sickness is 50
abundant. 1t is the best tonic
and system-builder on the market,
because it is a real blood remedy
and is made solely to search out
and remove all impurities, and
supply an abundance of pure, rich
and red blood. S. S. S. is made
exclusively of roots and herbs,
and is Natures own remedy. 1t
is purely vegetable, and is the
only blood remedy guaranteed to
contain no potash, mercury or
other mineral. Be sure to get S.
S. s. There is nothing half as
good. a...... ~ .n...
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-05-03
Where is He?

Here is mixed up State of affairs
In the location of a farmers home, and
In case he is wanted by a sheriff, il
would be difficult matter to get le-
gal service on him. His house is sit.
uated in two States, two counties, and
three townships. He eats in one
township, says his prayers in another,
and in third filings his shoes at dis
turbing nocturnal cats. The State
line passes through his bed room, his
wife sleeping in Ohio, while he, by a
narrow margin, snores in Michigan.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-05-03
Winchester Court

About $50 cattle Jn the m lrket
'me of which were left over unsold
While prices were not much lower
the market lacked the vim and snap
of the last few courts. Cattle sold al
from a. to 5 cents per pound w. III
Talbot bought bunch 80 grade
ewes with lambs thrown in at $3.50
per head. ..,.. ...4..al
Work mules were at least fifteen
dollars higher than last court. j. L.
Brown sold mare mule for $l25,
and horse mule for 800. Several
other mules sold at 500 each Win
chester Democrat.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-05-03
Gov. Taylor Ready to Plight.

Nashville, Tenny April 27.-To
VIM. Mckinley, President of the
United States, Washington, D. c.: i
tender my service, to command the
Tennessee volunteers. have called
them to leave their wives and moth
ers, and feel it my duty to lead them
on the field. Please give me your de-
cision at the earliest convenience.
ROBERT L. TAYLOR,
Governor of Tennessee.
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- DIR. cALDwELL'S M
>YRUP PEPSIN
~cuREs CONSIDERATIONS. : =
Close Figuring.

Competition has brought work OF
all kinds down to the lowest possible
basis consistent with a living. As a
case in point, last week John G.
Rogers, OF Becknervllle, advertised in
the Winchestar Democrat for sealed
bids for the erection of dwelling
near Beckuerville. After AL exami-
nation of the plsn5 aud specifications
the following sealed bids we're left at
the Democrat Office where they were
opened by Mr.. Rogers Saturday:
n. A. Powell, 81, 1856; r. P. Scobee &
Son, 81, 1893; Ward Stevenson, 81, 1875 ;
Slack & Crone, 81, l96.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-05-03
Topical Illustrations.

"To make the world better in all
things, keep before you the best
"To praise the good deeds Of Others
is one OF the best OF good deeds"
The glory is not in the task, but in
the doing it for Him.-Jean Ingelow,
"If the world has ever been made
better in great ways, they started in
little ways"
Who makes happy home, makes
for some one a happy world. En-
deavorers' Companion.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-05-03
Halt Pare Rates to Lexington
Over Queen & Crescent. B..

Tickets to Lexington will be sold at
rate of one fare for the round trip,
daily from May 9TH to 7th inclusive
on account OF United Commercial
Travellers Convention and Epwcrth
League State Meeting. Tickets are
good until May 10th for return. They
are on sale from Cincinnati and all
points in Kentucky. Ask agents for
particulars.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-05-03
PROCLAMATION
BY the President OF the United
States.

"Whereas, by an act of Congress
approved April 25, 1898, 1t is declsr-
ed that war exists and that war has
existed since the 21st day of April
A. d. 1898, including said day, be-
tween the United States of America
aud the Kingdom OF Spain, and,
"Whereas, it being desirable that
such war should be conducted upon
principles in harmony with the pres
ent views OF nations and saLction by
recent practice, it has already been
announced that the policy Of this
Government will be not to resort to
privateering, but to adhere TO the
rules of the Declaration of Paris.
"Now, therefore, 1, William Nc
Kinley, President of the United
States of America, by virtue of the
power vested in me by the Constitu-
lion and bylaws, do hereby declare
and proclaim,
IL. The neutral flag covers enemy's
goods with the exception OF contra
band of war.
"2. Neutral goods not contraband
of war are not liable to confiscatioD
under the enemy's flag.
"3. Blocksdes in order to be bind.
ing must be effective.
~. Spanish merchant vessels in
any ports or places within the United
States will be allowed until May Il,
1898, inclusive, for loading their car
goes and departing from such port'
or places and such Spanish merchant
vessels, If met at sea by any United
States ship, shall be permitted to con-
tinue their voyage il, ON examination
of their papers, it shall appear that
their cargoes " ere taken on board be
fore the expiration of the above term,
provided that nothing herein con-
tanned shall apply to Spanish vessels
having on board any officers in the
military or naval service of the en-
envy, or any coal Except such as may
be necessary for their VOYAGE, or any
other article prohibited or contra
band Of war, or any dispatch of or to
the Spanish Government.
-. Amy Spanish merchant vessel
which. prior t. April q, 1898, shall
have sailed from any foreign port
bound for any port or place in the
United States, shall be permitted to
enter such port or place, and to dis
charge her cargo and afterwsrd forth
with to depart without molestati, n,
and any such vessel, if met, without
molestation, and any such vessel, If
met at sea by any United States ship,
shall be permitted - continue her
voyage to any port not blockaded.
IS. The right Of search is TO be ex-
ercised with strict regard for the
right Of ueutrals, and the voyages of
mail steamers are not to be intsrfered
with, except on the clearest ground of
suspicion of a violation OF law in re-
spect of contraband or backade.
CIVILIAN MCKINLEY.
Mn witness whereof, &C., done at
the Department Of Stre, &C., this
26th day OF April, A. d. 1898"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-05-03
Southern Baptist Convention, Nor.
folk, Va, May 5,l2, 1893.

Tickets on sale via Queen & Cres-
cent Route at the rate of one fare fol-
round trip from all points on its line
to Norfolk, Va, on account of the
Southern Baptist Convention, which
meets at that point May 5-12, 1898.
Dates of sale May I'd to 9th, good
to return l6 days after date of sale.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-05-03
II Will Do You Good.

Are you constipated? DO you have
sick headaches? Is your nervous
system. liver or kidneys out of order
If 80, cure yourself by using Wrighfs
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, 1898-05-03
Why Not Call It a Hog Rolling?

4 One day last week at logrolling
at Jessie Oldfield's, Miles Csskey
bought hog OF Mr.. Oldfield for
which he paid him ST.. Mr.. Caskey
sold the hog to Harry Nickel for 81
he owed him, and Harry sold it to
ID. d. Davidson, who sold it to his son
Bruce and he owed Mr.. Oldfeld a
dollar so he sold the hog to him.
All these trades were made in less
than two minutes, and why not call Il
q hogrolling ?--Hazel Green Herald.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-05-03
POLICY OF DELAY
BY Our Government Causing Un.
easiness in Spain.

Paris, April 20 "A dispatch 10 the
Temps from Madrid says: 'The
press ridicules President Mckinley =
hesitation and tsIdy scruples and the
sIowness Of the naval operations, as
indicating lack of organization for Sc
ri US of nsive measures.
"Military and finsncisl circles, how
ever, are very much concerned about
Americas line Of policy, fearing the
United States authorities intend to
drag on the war until their prepare
tiOns are completed and the rainy tea
son is over, in the meanwhile block
aiding the Spanish colonies and inter-
cePting communications, thus multi
ply ing SPANS financial embarrass-
ments."
The Temps urges the powers to
take prompt and energetic measures
10 prevent the United States forces
from cutting the Cuban cables, claim
ing such step would be Dan open
violation of existing treaties and the
principle OF modern law, and a grave
injury TO the Interests OF humanity ;"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-05-03
Big Liners Added to Our Auxil
iarY Fleet.

the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. steam.
ship officials have confirmed the
report of the purchase by the Govern
ment Of their vessels Fuerst, BiErnsrk
and Columbia, now in port. Super
iutendant Badenhauser saws the
vessels will be sent t. the Brooklyn
Navy Yard and fitted as auxiliary
cruisers.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-05-03

Habits, soft and plant at first are
like some coral stones, which are
easily cut when first qusrried, but
soon become as hard as adsmsnt. -
Sturgeon.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-05-03

Educate Your Bcwels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
i0c. Zoe. II O. O. @. fail. druggists refund money.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-05-03

II is a great leap from the old-fash
toned doses of blue mass and nauseaus
physics to the pleasant little pills
known as De Wits Little Early Ris-
ers. They cure constipation, sick
headache and biliousness. nE"
j. B. TiPToN.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-05-03

.' The SCHEDULE.
Lv, Cincinnati. g 100 m Gals o m
Ar. Toleds -. rs p m 1855 D m
Ar. Detroit. :. ). g As p m 6:l5 m
Through coaches and parlor cars on
Day Trains. Through coaches, Wag-
ner shedding cars Cincinnati to Toledo
and Cincinnati to Detroit on night,
trains.
The new service between Cincinna.
Ii, Toledo and Detroit is
As good as our New York line.
As good as our Chicago line.
AS good as our St. Louis line.
Buy your ticket through via "Big
Four" For further information call
on agents or address
D, B. MARTIN
G.. PIT. A.
e. o. MCCORMICK,
Pass. Traffic Mgr,
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Lexington K Eastern Rail
Road COMPANY.

TIME GARD
IN EFFECT APRIL IT. 1897
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Trains Nos /, 2, and carry Free observa-
ton Chair Cars ~g ~.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17

Probably the best piece of work done
on election y was the good act of D.
H. Mcmillan in carrying Fremont town.
ship for the legislative tlcket.-Cavalier
Co. Republican.
But the way 1t was done was dis
grace to the state and violation of the
laws.-Walhalla Mountaineer.
Saturday evening last, Prof. Kinks
pupils in music gave the first of series
of private recitals that have be n in
augurated in order to demonstrate to the
parents and friends the progress made
under the professors instruction. The
home of Mrs. Mcknight, on Fifth street,
was kindly thrown open for the occasion
aud the program of the evening rendered
by Misses Vera ALERT, Mabel Mcknight
and Lillian M. Shaw, being further
amended by number of excellent selec-
tions by their instructor, Prof. Kirk.
Another pleasing feature much enjoyed
by those present before retiring for the
evening, was light repast of tasty deli
cacies by the hostess, Mrs. Mcknight.
The study of music as directed by Prof.
Kirk, is already showing rapid results
toward efficiency on the part of the pupils.
Yesterday forenoon at nine o'clock,
Rev. Collins, of Hannah, officiated at the
marriage of Miss Laura Mercer and E. E.
Sh-rwin, the ceremony being performed
at the home of the BRIDES father, F. E.
B. Mercer, only few immediate friends
of the uniting couple being invited. Miss
Mercer, it might almost be said, has
grown up from girlhood in the city and
during the time has surrounded herself
with all unusually wide circle of acquaint-
ances IN both social and church circles,
being favorite of all. The groom, Judge
Sherwin, has long held position of high
trust i'll connection with Mr.. Mercer's
extensive hardware business and during
the several years of his residence here
has by industry and attention 70 busi-
ness gained general respect After
Thanksgiving they will be at home to
their friends in the suite of rooms over
the store, at present occupied by the
Mercer family.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17
Additional Local News.

McDougall is it. We stand corrected.
Keep in mind the Thanksgiving Ball
of next week.
J. H. Mccullough honored the city
with his presence Tuesd,y.
Miss Matte Davidson, of Kinloss, is
the guest of Mrs. E. A. Farrell this week.
Geo. H. Mccullough of the Hannah
Moon force, did the city several days last
week.
E. A. Farrell returned yesterday after
noon from successful three-days busl-
ness trip up the line.
The Fortnightly Club met at the Co.
lumbia Tuesday afternoon-three new
members were enrolled.
Agent Shaw, of the Ct. Northern has
been receiving a visit this week from his
brother Rich'd Shaw. of Larimore.
Geo. Plain is back again after months
absence, looking up collections at this
point for the Milton Implement Co.
Our country CORE pondents have been
rather careless during the past two
months. but now since the rush is over
we would like to hear from them again.
The teachers and scholars of the Mil
ton schools rendered the citizens "house
warming last week on the occasion OF
moving into their rev building put up
this summer
Ed. McNeill, one OF Olga's well-off
farmers and stockholder in the w. j..
Mooney State Bank, left last week to en-
Joy his annual visit with old acquaint-
ances at Belleville, Ont.
Dave Milne. one of Cavalier county's
first grade certificate teachers, will aban-
don the school room during the winter
and spend several months with the old
folks back IN Ontario, whom he has not
seen for six years.
G. II. Ravers, accompanied by Mrs.
Ravers, took Monday afternoons train
for Elkhart, Ind, where he has secured
good position. Mr. Ravers was member
of the city band and will be much
missed by the boys.
Collector John Il. Duffy was in the
city yesterday from Walhalla to meet
Attorney Jos. Cleary, who is the guest OF
judge Mooney. They were early day
chums in Wisconsin and met after a
separation Of many years.
Ed. Gleason, the erstwhile spotter of
the enfo. cement league. whose name ap-
peared as complaining witness in certain
prosecutions under the prohibitory law
in this county, now linguishes in jail at
Fargo pending trial for representing him.
self as beng U. S. revenue collector
and irving to extort money. Twas ever
thus.
During the past week a class in steno-
graphy has been formed here by Miss
Colgan, an efficient instructress in the
Pernin system. The class already has
membership of ten who have taken up
the course, which consists Of eighty les
sons, covering a period of four months.
Miss Colgan has u similar class i'll
operation at Park River which is being
conducted in conjunction with the one
organized here this week.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17
Thanksgiving next Thursday.

A. Reid as been helping to handle the
rushing business at Schulke's grocery
since the first of the month.
Auditor Work ofcourse feels good over
his big majority, but his cup of Joy was
filled to overfowing on Friday of last
week by the arrival of little daughter
at his home.
The good people of the adjoining coun-
ty, Towner, have elected Rev. Frank
Robeson, formerly Methodist pastor at
Osnabrock. to the office of register Of
deeds. 1t isn't often that Methodist
preacher gets job i'll this line, but in
Franks case it will be all right.
Langdon will have a candidate for ap-
pointive Office at the hands of Governor
Fancher in DR.. J. N. Shepard, who seeks
the position of state veterinarian of the
Seventh Judicial district. Six years ago
Dr. I. Turcot, former Langdon resident,
held down the job which is worth some
thing like $500 per annum. The present
incumbent is Veterinary Stinson, of
Crystal.
Judge Mooney is this week entertain.
ing Mr.. joseph Cleary, prominent
attorney from Kenosha, Wis, who in
addition to being a gentleman in the
front rank of his profession is brother
of that renowned pulpit orator of the
northwest, Rev. Father Cleary of Min pe-
apolis. Mr.. Cleary has only recently
returned from six months tour of the
Alaskan gold fields, reaching in his trav-
els northward that Ell Dorado of gold
hunters, Dawson City, His law practice
in this state dates back several years, be-
fore going to Alaska having been located
at New Rockford, where he was for three
term elected to the Office of states attor-
ney of Eddy county. Should the gentle
man decide to again enter the legal arena
in North Dakota there are not few of
his acqnaintances here who would like to
see him make this city the place of his
abode.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17
LOANS made upon farms at very
LOW RATES. See Atty. Richardson

LOW RATES. See Atty. Richardson.
G. B. Mcmillan, the Hannah banker,
is looking alter business interests in
South Dakota this week.
Rev. Il. H. Robertson's subject of dis
course at the Baptist church on Sunday
evening will be ''The Truth of the Age"
Jos. Halloran was in the city over Sun
day Of this week, visiting his sistel, Mrs.
M D. OBrien, and renewing old acquaint
ances here.
Our regular correspondent tells what
certain influential politicians did to l1ven
up the election and carry Fremont
republican.
The interior of Eltord Bros, big double
store hes been receiving the attention of
Painter Lean thepast week and is greatly
improved in appearance.
Neil Mcdonald came up from the
university at Grand Forks to vote in
Linden, his home precinct-the Moon
says for Hailand and Fox
Services next Sunday IN the Presby-
terian church of this city at IL M,
at the Mclean school house at p. M.
Rev. Thos. Dougan, pastor.
Com'r Weir, of Milton, leaves early
next month for winter visit at the old
home of his parents in Ayrshire, Scotland,
returning here early in March.
VIM. Kenna announces there will be
rattle and dance next Tuesday evening at
his place, three miles and half west of
town. Lots of turkeys and geese.
N. H. Root, fer several months day
clerk in the hotel of his brother law,
T. B. Hankey, took Tuesdays train tor
Grand Forks. where he has accepted a
position in the barber shop of the new
Hotel Dacotah.
Tuesday Of next week the ladies of the
Presbyterian church will serve dinner
and supper in the Mcmillan bui ding,
formerly occupied by Marriott's restau-
rant. An elegant spread is being pre-
pared and everybody is cordially invited
to patronize their effort.
Geo. w. Reekie was visitor from
Wales yesterday and told of the hot time
the boys up the line in his town are pre-
pairing for tomorrow, Friday evening.
There will be big turkey rattle and lots
of fun besides, the whole thing to wind
up with dance at night.
The whist club organized at the Co.
lumbia parlors last Thursday evening
with Mrs. t. E. Burke as president, Miss
Ella 1. Gogin, secretary and Mrs. j. B.
Boyd, treasurer. The first of the series
of games for the winter will be played
this evening at the X. of P. hall. The
clubs organizati n this season opens up
with a membership of fifty.
IN. Chisholm and w. j. Mcbride are
two out of the three independent-demo
cratic nominees, who succeeded in cleo
tion down in Pembina county last week.
The former is brother of Chas. CHS
holm, of this city, and was reelected to
the office of register of deeds by a major
ity Of 407. The latter is a brother of
Hon. John Mcbride, of East Alma and
will occupy the Office of county treasurer
after January 1st-his majority was 80
votes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17

The sooner q cough or cold is cured
without harm to the sufferer the better.
Lingering colds are dangerous. Hack
ing cough is distressing. One Minute
Cough Cure quickly cures it. Why suffer
when such cough cure is within reach?
1t is pleasant to the taste. For sale by
H. D. ALERT & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17

Karl's Glover Root Tea is pleasant
laxative. Regulates the bowels. purifics
the blood. Clears sthecomplexion Easy
to make and pleasant to take. 25 cents.
Sold by H. D. ALERT & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17

Many household is saddened by death
because OF the failure to keep on hand q
safe and absolutely certain cure for Group
such as One Minute Cough Cure. See
that your little ones are protected
against emergency. II. D. ALERT & Go.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17
Get your legal blanks at this Office.

Soothing, healing, cleansing, De Witt's
Witch Hazel Salve is the implacable
enemy OF sores, burns and wounds. 1t
never fails to cure Piles. You may rely
upon it. II. d. ALERT Il Co.