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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15

Because Of the laxness Of the
law, unlawful spirits take their
course unrestrained. We believe
in a speedy enforcement Of the
law with that severeness which
deters criminals, a sure enough
punishment. The law is able to
protect life and property and we
have no fears if juries will
lay aside their Observation-Disclosures
and wade right in, governed alone
by the law and evidence. Some
unknown persons, violaters Of law,
destroyers Of property, and life if
necessary to accomplish their I'M
lawful acts, dynimited the Mt.
Sterling and Owingsville turnpike.
These persons are suspected, re-
wards have been offered and we
have reasons to believe they will
be captured and be held to answer
to the Circuit Court, when a jury
of Montgomery county will have
an opportunity to show nerve;
and whether or not they are in
sympathy with midnight maraud-
ers will be known by their YER
diets. Lawlessness must be pun
ished, and the time to begin is
now.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15

We are very much obliged to
our mother country for her
preferred assistance in the event
we go out to fog Spain. We
will not need her aid but we ap.
preciate her motive just the same.
The time may come, when we
can show forth our gratitude by
real action; then we would not
be found wanting. We, are not
forming alliances, l will help you
you whip Spain if you will assist
in our troubles, but be sure the
United States will be on hand in
time Of need even to the twisting
Of the lions tail.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15
WILL THERE BE WARP

The people who do little read
ing know just as much or little
as we about this matter. There
minds are made up, as are ours. If
a crank, from means Of his own
control, was the cause Of the ex-
plosion in Spanish harbor, then
Spain is responsible, both to this
country for the loss OF the battle
ship Maine and to the families Of
the deceased men of war for the
loss Of life. This would require
an indemnity, the amount of which
should be fixed at price that
would be reminder to Spain for
all time to come to keep watch
over her treacherous people as we
do our lunatics. This is the mind
Of the American people, and it is
ours. If the battleship Maine was
in the harbor Of friendly people
on a friendly mission, and the
Government of Spain by her
treacherous missiles of war will
fully or carelessly caused the de-
struction of lives and property,
the only remedy is in war. That
Spain did plot to destroy, that she
did carry out her iniquitous de-
signing, we have little doubt; but
the settlement of this trouble de-
ponds entirely on the report of
the Court Of Inquiry. The evil
dence is being considered by them,
all Of which will be before them,
and upon the report Of their in
vestigation will be based an indem-
nifty or cause for war. Patiently
an enraged people must wait.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15

The County Court and the Ow-
ingsville Turnpike Co. are hot
after the parties who blew up the
pike last Wednesday night. The
court has offered $500 reward for
the arrest and conviction, and the
Turnpike Company one Of $500
for any information that will help
to locate them. Governor Bradley
also has been asked to supplement
these amounts with sufficient to
bring the total up to $1,000. This
ought to catch them and they will
deserve their fate.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15
LRGIsLAFIVE NEWS.


The Legislature adjoul MS to-day.
The House passed the Associated
Press bill over The Governors veto
The Bronson Prison bin has be-
come law. The three Commission.
ers we're to have been elected last
night.
The Governor vetoed the bin chang.
ing boundary of Third Congressional
district. Senate and House passed
the bill over the veto.
The Governor vetoed the Goebel
Election bill on Thursday. The SEN
ate passed the bill on same day and
the House on FRIDAY, disregarding the
Governors wishes.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15

1t would not be to the disadvan-
tage ofthe patrons Of the Postoffice
should the Government decide to
place an advertisement in the local
papers giving its location and ex-
plicit directions how to get out
there. A free carry all with a
span Of blacks and a silk hat driver
would also be a good idea. We
like It for the exercise it gives US.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15

Books Kept Accurately. Honestly,
Properly.

TO the Stockholders of the Blue
Grass building and Loan 4sso-
citation:
We, the undersigned. G. G. Calhoun
who has been for several years Prin-
cipal of the Lexington Business Col.
lege, an experienced accountant and
familiar with bookkeeping in its var
ious branches, and Geo. j. Warren,
who is an expert accountant, and who
has been connected with five different
Building and Loan Association,
CERTIFY. That we have together
been continuously engaged every day
Tor the past eleven days and nearly
every night during that period of
time until about half-past ten o'clock,
In careful, critical and searching ex-
animation OF the books Of the Blue
Grass Building and Loan Association
as kept by Bishop Clay, Secretary
thereof, from the date said Associa.
ton was organized until january 81,
1898, when 1t made an assignment,
And we further certify that said
books are and have been accurately
kept in accordance with the by-laws
of said Association, aud we find from
the said books that all money received
by the said Clay as Secretary of said
Association has been properly turned
over TO the Treasurer of said Associa-
ton at its bank, and that said Clay
holds proper vouchers for same, and
that the books of said Clay as Secre-
tary balance exactly with the books
of the Treasurer and of said bank.
We further certify that the investi-
CATION of said books, by us, does not
furnish any basis for suspicion of
the slightest irregulsrity or miscon-
duct of said Clay in any particular
but on the contrary show that they
have been kept accurately, honestly,
and properly.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15
The Black Diamond.

The surveying corps of the Black
Diamond on Saturday had reached
our vicinity and were near Samuel
Harris, about p miles Northeast of
this city, and on yesterday were con-
tinuing the work. Their camp of
five tents is now pitched near Geo.
Anderson's on the LeVee pike, South
west of the city.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15

Next Monday is County Court
day. On this day we would ap-
preciate a call from each one of
our subscribers, both those who
are paid up and those in arrears.
One thing be assured, we will not
dun one of them on that day.
Come and see us. Want an item
from every subscriber. If you
have not the item, come along,
we will find it.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15
Hand Of ProYidenceI

Luther johnson, of color, was not.
orious as an invader of poultry yards
during the blackness Of night. Sat-
urday he was in the city rather drunk.
1t is said he was seen with two other
negroes late at night and early Sun
day morning, and from what we can
gather the three went to Mr.. Caswell
Prewitt's on professional business
chicken stealing. The number they
bagged possibly will never be known.
They were evidently returning to this
city ready for Monday morning mar
ket, or more than likely for the mar
ket Of some Sabbath desecrater. The
eye OF God was on these thieves, and
into requisition was brought an ex-
IRENE measure. An early morning
train going west at 25 mile schedule
rate met the negroes near Prev
tits Station. Luther johnson, In
his effort to get off the track, fell into
the cow-gap and was run over; his
body was cut in two, and an investi-
cation resulted in the finding of 10
headless chickens--nine in one sack
and ten in another. The chick
ems were identified and were the pro.
perry of Mr. Caswell Prewitt.
And thus ends the life of a motor
ious chicken thief. "The way of the
transgressor is hard"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15

JIG. Trimble in repairing the old
Jones homestead, corner of Main and
Queen streets, now owned by w. o.
Mize, found between the weather
boarding and ceiling a silver spoon
on which was the name N. Morrison,
who was the only silyersmith III Mt.
Sterling "a years ago.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15
For Sale.

Two hundred locust posts for wire
fencing. Also 200 panels of post and
railing. Will take corn in exchange
for part pay. Also $4,000 tobacco
sticks. Apply to Asa Mcgowan,
Levee, KY.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15

We will give another interesting
Klondike letter next week. Those
hungering and thirsting for fame and
fortune, viii get ready to stay at
home. -
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15

Thursday, Friday and Saturday
were opening days for the Bee Hive
store, East Main street. Large crowds
were coming and going during the
three days. The stock was greatly
admired and many purchases were
made. Special attractions this week.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15

There has been a very decided i'm
proVement in the business outlook
here since February l. The activity
does not seem to be confined to any
one branch, as the entire trade of the
city appears to have taken a new lease
on life. The crowds and stir of last
Saturday, reminded US forcibly of
the old-time prosperity prior to 1892.
Out of curiosity we stepped into one of
the business houses on Maysville st.
and asked member of the firm II he
thought the long-looked-for prosperity
had arrived. He said the advance
guard was certainly here; that his
house (Chiles-Thompson Grocery Co..
had been unusually busy for
the last six weeks, and their
freight 80 far for this month had
amounted to over $500. II other
houses are doing as well as this one
we think the talk of dull times will
soon cease. ..-
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15

Prof. Jas. Fl. Wells, of Kentucky
State college, has been elected to the
chair of Mechanical Engineering at
the State University of Montana. He
leaves for his new post May 1.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15

Mrs. N. A. Mcclure, who rented
her property on the Grassy Li,k pike,
some time since to Mr.. Lucien Green,
has taken up abode with her son-in-
law, Mason Hurt, near Grassy Lick.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15

The Mckee building, formerly oc-
cupied by the postoffice, is now in
possession of M. r. Hainline, who is
exhibiting q beautiful line of wall
paper.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15

On last Monday week it being
county Court-day in Wolfe county
Hon. H. B. Kinsolving on invi-
tation addressed not less than
one thousand people at Camp
ton. Mr.. Kinsolving is a
favorite of Eastern Kentucky
Democrats because of his bold
fearless stand against opposing
forces and his ability to handle
any man who dares to join with
him in debate. The Banner an
independent journal does not con-
ceal the fact that Mr.. Kinsolving
as candidate for Congress will
have little trouble in carrying the
vote Of Wolfe county. At the
close Of his speech Mr.. .Kinsolving
signifed his willingness to serve
the 10th District in Congress
which was the cause Of continued
applause. Without disparagement
to any candidate prospective or
real there will have to be mighty
change if Hon. H. B. Kinsolving
does not succeed the Hon. T. Y.
Fitzpatrick as the next Congress
man.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15

MIR. e. Y. Nelson sold last week to
Warren Stoner one gray gelding, by
Old Harrison Chief, 4-yrs-old and nm
broken for 500. He 10 . good one.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15
Mammoth Sandwich Island Satisfy,

The latest and best variety introduc-
ed in bulk, l5c an o., 81 per ID.
We also have onion seed, melon seed
and other garden and field seeds, in
bulk, at lowest catalogue prices.
hiles-Thompson Grocery Co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15

Mrs. w. 8. Richart and SON Nor
veil I. Benton, were in Winchester
Wednesday. Mrs. Richsrt made 0
final settlement with the Court as
guardian for Norvell.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15
@. G. CALHOUN,
GEO. j. WARREN.

Subscribed and sworn to before me
by c. c. Calhoun and Geo. j. Warren,
this 18th day March, 1898.
... ELLIOTT KELLY,
Notary Public Fayette Co., Ky.
My commission expires at close of
present regular session General As
sembly. ,r
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-15
COurt-Day Dinner.

The best for 25c at the New Era
Dining Rooms, Maysville street.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-10
MAP OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.

There are sc many islands in the Philippines that the exact number is
unknown There are nine very large ones-Luzon, Panay, Zebu, Ieyte, Bohol
Negros, Samar, Mindanao and Aindoo-with more than 200 smaller ones
They have al entire area Of over 800 600 square miles and a population OF
about 1900 600. And here again is found the old shry-Spanish officials have
ruled With a rod of iron, and the worm has turned. Manila, the capital of the
Philippines and the chief city If Luzon, contains a population of $780, 600, prn-
cipaly Spanish creoles, Chinese half breeds AM the original natives The bay
of Manila, the largest and finest in the world, could offer anchorage to the
united fleets of Europe.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-10

The Asatic squadron Of the United States navy is commanded by Commo-
dore George Dewey, a veteran of the civil var. He is GO years old n al
officer OF ripe experience. He took part in the capture of New Orleans the
engagements 1T Port Hudson nd Donaldsonyile, and he fought in the W
attacks OF Fort Fisher, being on the steam gunboat Agewan. He can out of
the val with the rank of lieutenant commander.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-10
NATIVE INSURCENT SOLDIERS

- haaVes OF the Philippine islands, who have beer frs o,e lima fpbt
ms LOT freedom from Spain, are a small, dark brown neonle and . tranch of
A"' rs features OF the men are coarsea n nolvb nt thew have
A"e' mia eyes: They ire tractable and doGlew when well, treatea b,+ neither
quality las been developed by the Spanish.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-10

ne OyHpla, the Hagshlp of ~ Aslatc squadron, W s built in 1891. Her
displacement is 5o7O; horsepower, II, 313; speed. a. knots She has for <
inch breechloading rifles ten 5 inch rapid fire guns. fourteen 6 nonnd and six
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-10

The Boston is a protected cruiser and wa built in 1888. She disptaces
{, 900 on Of water. Her horsepower is 1880 and her speed 100 knots. She
has six 6 inch and two s inch lIechloading rifles, two 6 pound, two 8 pound
aud two l pound rapid fire guns two IIotchkiss revolving cannon and two
Gatings.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-10
SEA WALL AND BATTERIES AT MANILA.

Manila, Philippine islands is very poorly protected against attack. 1t has
a fine sea wall extending around the hartor, and above this aes some batteries
which may look formidable &c the civilian, but are not The guns are of Old
style, entirely Inadequate t cope against the big rifles mounted by modern
warships.
Iron County register., 1898-12-15
BellevieW Briefs.

Ed. RegiSter-Preaching Sunday and
Sunday bight by Rev. Calvert.
James Webb, of st. Louis, visited
our town last week.
James Reyburn and wife, of Bel
grade, visited friends here Sunday and
Monday
w. E. Harral and T. E. Bell visited
their parents Sunday.
Joseph Reyburn was in town Monday.
o. w. Ramsey, Scudder Gales rep
reseutative, was in town Monday.
T. NJ. Bell spent Sunday and Mon
day with his family in Bismarck.
Howard Carr, of Caledonia, was in
town Friday.
o j. Buford is home again after an
absence OF several weeks teaching.
j. H. Russell accidentally fell from
a second story porch to the ground, a
distance of twelve feet dangerously in
juring himself on last Thursday even
ing. He was attended by DR.. Goody-
koontz, Of Caledonia, DR.. Farrar and
Kerlagou, of Belleview and Or. Carson
of ST. Louis. All was done that kind
hands could do, but he never recovered
from the shock. Breathing his last at
eight O'Clock Sunday evening surround
ed by family and friends. Mr.. Russell
was an old citizen of Belleview and
will be missed from among US. The
bereaved family have the sympathy of
the ehtire cOmmunlty.
Iron County register., 1898-12-15

above was glorious in its frigid splen-
dor. Even the rosy tints impaired by
the next mornings sun bore no COM
fort to shrinking life, but served for a
time to pile an arctic Pelion upon an
antarctic Ossa.
DIED-At his residence on Marble
Creek. on Saturday, December 10,
1898. ANDREW CAMPBELL. aged y
years, 3 mouths and II days. The
subject of this brief sketch was born in
Tennessee. August %. 1926 On Nov
5, 1874, he was united in marriage to
Louisa Campbell. Of this marriage
five children-four sons and one daugh-
ter-were born. of whom three survive
to mourn fathers loss, and comfort
the eereaved widow aud mother. The
family came to Missouri in 1871, and
have resided here continuously since
that time. For nearly ten years Mr..
Campbell was a sufferer from acute
rheumatism and for long time prior
to his decease the disease had rendered
him helpless But he endured his suf-
ferings with the heroism of martyr
and the patience of job. His Chris
tiau fOrtitude was unshaken to the end.
he having been a devoted member of
the Baptist church for AZ years. He
was also member of the Masonic fra
ternity, and in accordance with his
latest wishes his remains were con-
signed to their final resting-place in
the Masonic cemetery with the rites of
that order. The funeral took place on
Monday last, and was largely attended
by sym pathizing friends and neighbors.
An exemplary man in all his relations
to life, may his body rest in peace. and
his soul realize its faith in that other
"bourne whence no trav-
eler returns"
Iron County register., 1898-12-15
From Granlteville.
2oSELLE.

Ed. Register-James Dubacher re-
turned from Granite City Monday.
Miss Josie Olson spent Saturday and
Sunday with friends in Ironton.
Thomas Ferguson of Greenville Wis
tied relatives at this place last week.
Mr.. Myers of Ironton was in town
Sunday.
August Trauernicht of Middlebrook
visited friends at Graniteville Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. Andy Sheahan has returned
from a business trip at St. Louis.
Mrs. T. F Walsh has been quite i'll
better at this writing.
Mr.. T. Farris moved his family to
Fat River last week.
Mrs. Fl. Tolleson and Miss Lucy
Kidd were ID Ironton Monday.
Robert Brown went to Granite City
last week.
Mrs. John Reed and children joined
her husband in St. Louis Sunday
where they will reside this winter.
Mrs. ID. Sheahan visited friends in
Ironton the first of the week.
MI anu vi DlS-
marck visited home folks Sunday.
Lawrence Burton happened to
painful accident one day last week
while working in Schneider Granite
Company's quarry. A stone was
thrown by blast, hitting him on the
arm, and breaking the bones below the
elbow. We are glad to state that he
is improving.
BOrn-To Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Short,
on the 7th inst, a daughter.
Died-At the home of parents, on
the 9TH inst, the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs Michael Coad. The funeral SER
vices were conducted by Rev. Father
Wernert of Arcadia, and the remains
we're inferred in the cemetery near
Middlebrook. We extend our sym
pathy to the bereaved parents.
LONE STAR,
Iron County register., 1898-12-15
Ironton High School.

To Teachers and Parents ofthe Children
of Iron County:
We nave established in Ironton, Mo-,
a High School which covers two years
work. The grades obtained therein
by the pupils are accepted by the three
State Normals and other schools of
Missouri, without examination.
At present we can accommodate ten
more pupils. Non-residents are ad-
mitted upon the payment of $3.50 per
month.
Some of the advantages in having a
good High School at home, in the CEN
ter of the county and at the county
seat, are: to keep the children at home
under the guidance of the PARENTS; to
prepare them for college,; to equip
them for life's duties; to save the par
ents' money; to keep money at home;
to benefit the home merchant and far
mer; to build up the community; to
reduce teachers expenses and to make
better citizens.
Those who live in Iron county and
are thinking of going ''off to college"
would do well to consider the advant
ages of our High School at home, be-
fore going. We have large build
ing. good society, good libraries,
school apparatus, reference books,
board low. and Irouton is noted for
good health. / would be pleased to
correspond or consult with any one
who is thinking of going of to school
soon. Very Respectfully,
X. f. WILKINSON.
Iron County register., 1898-12-15
Gravelton Briefs.

Mr. EditOr-This is, we are pleased
to communicate, one of the few places
within of Uncle Sans dominion, to
which reasonable share OF prosperity
has weuded it's show and tortuous way.
Health is good. the air is pure and
abundant, and the water wholesome.
Mr.. Moser, of Moser & Co.'S roller
mills. came near losing his life a few
days ago. He was reaching over re-
volving shaft, when his clothing caught,
and in a moment he was stripped OF
his coat, vest, and two shirts. His
body was bruised considerably. If his
clothing had not given way, he would
have been killed.
Concordia College has beaten all
records for the fall term. and it prom
ises to do the same thing in the spring
term. Several Iron county boys are
here, and more boys and some girls
from there will enter after Christmas
Professor Bradshaw's music and busi-
ness departments are a great success.
GraveltOn, too, is to have a brass
band, with Mr.. Bradshaw as leader.
We venture the assertion that this
country place has more of the advan-
tages and appendages of a town than
any other country place in three coun-
ties.
The boys are having some stirring
debates all over this country, on the
question: Resolved, that the present
low wages, hard times, strikes, and
lockouts are due to the gold standard,
and not to the Diugley tariff" The
boys are receiving invitations from
many more localities to go and debate
this question in their midst.
Mrs. L. E. Whitener made great
Thanksgiving dinner. Such dinners
Iron County register., 1898-12-15
Obituary.

Wm. r. Meyer died at his home
near Belleview. Nov. 80, 1898, at the
advanced age of eighty-six years. He
was born in Tennessee. Angus: 18th,
1912, and moved with his parents to
Missouri when a small boy. Was
married to Susan Rice, October Goth,
1887, and to them were born eleven
children, seven sons and two daugh-
ters of whom are still living. The
youngest of his children is 40 years
old. He also has 40 grandchildren
and a great-grandchildre Our de-
parted brother was converted about 35
years ago and joined the Nj. K. church.
South, in which he was faithful until
death. The writer visited him during
his brief sickness and found him pa
tient and resigned to Gods will. 1t
was we'll with his soul and the weary
pilgrim of four score and six years has
entered into rest. May his aged COM
panion who ionrneyed with him so
long and all the children and relatives
meet him in the land that is far off
Till then they must say farewell.
HIS PASTOR