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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-01-19

A FRANK statement of the condition
of things in Mexico under the opera
tions of the silver standard is found in
the official address of DR.. Manuel
Flores in presenting The prizes to the
American exhibitors at the Chicago
and Atlanta expositions. The city of
Mexico Herald quotes DR.. Flores as
saying: 1.-THE depreciation in the white
metal operated to depress our mining
industries but could not crush them.
1t seriously affected our finances, but
the government has overcome the diff
culties. Resultant thereto many Next
can products hitherto unexportable are
now exported, including our sugar, cof-
fee and grains. These are produced
for silver and sold for gold" This
shows where the Mexican prosperity
lies. Few in Mexico are prosperous
and they are prosperous at the expense
of the many. The articles are "pro.
duced for silver and sold for gold"
In othea words the producers-the la.
borers employed in the production
are paid in dollars worth forty.hve
cents each while the owners sell the
finished product to outside countries
for gold worth one hundred cents on
the dollar.
THE London Times is mistaken in
its assertion that the desire for strong
navy by the United States is directed
against England. The United States
could truthiully retort that it is Eng.
land and not this country which is
showing an unneighborly spirit. What
does England's recent heavy expendi-
ture for Notifications ON the Atlantic
and Pacific coasts OF Canada mean I'M
less it is preparation for possible at
tack by the United States? Not even
the most pessimistic of British states
men or most timid of Canadians be-
lieve that France, Germany or Russia
could ever get any hostile foothold in
Canada. England's erection of new
defences on her North American from
tiers, and the strengthening of her old
ones, mark policy which could rea.
sonably be construed into threat
against this country. The United
States disregards the threat however,
but wants a larger navy because her
growing commercial Importance, the
threatened encroachment of European
nations, and the Cuban and Hawaiian
questions make this necessary.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-01-19

First Old Lady-If father had not
been killed in that accident, he would
have been 100 years old today. Second
Old Lady-Yes, but if he had lived I'M
til today he would have died long ago
of old age.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-01-19

Two fine cruisers for Japan will be
launched in our shipyards next month
With a contract speed of twenty-one
knots per hour, examples of American
ingenuity and enterprise. 1t is pre-
dicted, however, that they will exceed
this speed, and thus secure an additional
bonus,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-01-19

Can't be perfect health without pure
blood. Burdook Blood Bitters make pure
blood. Tones and invigorates the whole
system.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-01-19

PURE blood is absolutely necessary
for perfect health. Hoods Sarsaprilla
is the one true blood purifier and great
health giver.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-01-19

Four million ION of iron ore from the
Lake Superior region has been pui-
chased for export to England. This
indicates that the mines of England
have reached their paying limit in COM
petition with our own and that hence
forth Great Britain will endeavor TO
meet the growing competition Of
American iron manufacturers by buy
ing cheap raw material from our mines.
This will tend to still further stimulate
the manufacture of iron in the South
ern States for export. This single
transaction involves money transfer
Of over $4,000, 900.
1T is with great apparent delight that
certain patriotic so-called Americans
point to the deficit of $40 DOC, 600 for
the first half of the fiscal year as due to
the Dingley law. 1t is found by refer.
ence, however, to the treasury receipts,
that during the last four months of the
Wilson law nearly $40, 900 600 in ex-
cess Of the normal receipts was poured
into the treasury, owing to the excess
Of importations to escape the increased
duties Of the Dingley law. This $4O,-
100000 would otherwise have come in
under the new law, and there would
have been little il any deficit. The
Dingley law is, however, getting rapid.
ly on its feet, and it's friends are salts
fed to smile at these Democratic
screams, knowing full well that they
cannot long endure.
THE last European nation to take a
place in the line of applicants for a
reciprocity treaty with the United
States is Germany, the country which
made bluff when the Dingley tariff
bill was pending that was promptly
called by Congress and President Nc
Kinley. The clause of the tariff that
brought Germany's pride down to ask
ing for reciprocity is that which i'm
poses additional duty upon sugar
brought from countries that pay an ex-
port bounty on sugar. When the Ger
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-01-19

the surprise of all"
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases of the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DIR. MILES MEDICAl
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-01-19

Nh RS. JOHN WALLET, Of Jefferson,
N Wis, than whom none is more highly
esteemed or widely known, writes.
I'm 1890 had severe attack of LaGrippe
and at the end of four months, in spite OF all
physicians, friends and good nursing could
do, my lungs heart and nervous system were
SO completely wrecked my life was de-
SPARED Of. my friends giving me up. could
only sleep by the use Of opiates. My lungs
and heart panied me terribly and my cough
was most aggravating. l could not lie in
one position but a short time and not on my
left side at all. My husband brought me
DR.. Miles Nervine and Heart Cure and 1 be-
gan taking them. When had taken a half
bottle OF each was much better and contin-
uing persistently took about dozen bot
ties and was completely restored to health to
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-01-19

The above rates are subject to change
without notice.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-03-02
The Colonial lea.

The ladies of the C.. w. 3. NJ. cleared
$40 last Friday by their Colonial Tea.
The refreshments were no less colonial
than were the characters imperso lated.
The father oil His Country was Mr..
Samuel p. Deatherage. who was exceed
ingly gracious to the hundreds who
PAID homage to Washington and his con
sort. George was attired in true Colo
NAL style, knickerbOck white hose,
low shoes with silver buckles, ruffled
shirt, lace in sleeves high collars, pow
dered wig. etc. Mrs. Deatherage quite
fell in love again with her husband as
he stOnd there the cynosure of all fe-
male eyes,
Martha Washington was faithfully
impersohated by Mrs. J. w. Earring.
whose personal charms wereaugmented
by the superb costume which she wore.
1t was of her bridal trousseau, and was
much admired. The dress was ashes-of
rose silk, trimmed with cream lace, and
white gloves; her iewelry was genuine
rose coral beautifully carved. set in RO-
man gold. A massive chatelaine nee
lace of the same material with pearl and
jet inlaid, completed the costume.
Mary Washington, the mother OF the
First President, was admirably repre-
sented by Mrs. Thos Thorpe; Mrs. Alex
ander Hamilton, Miss Jennie Ford; Al
Gusts was o. K. in the person of Zenie
Douglas; Mrs. J. Q. Adams, Mrs. n. b.
Deatherage; Martha Parks Gusts, Miss
Georgia Macmillan; LAZY Fairfax. Miss
Temple Oldham; Priscilla, Miss Lena
Devore; Sir Walter Raleigh revived bv
Jno. Arnold with hair powdered with
d II. Myers saw dust; Gen. LAFAYETTE.
Gale Shearer; Miss Fairfax, Mrs. G. d.
Piewitt; Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs d H. NY
ers; Mrs. John Adams. Miss Annie De
jarnette; Lady Kitty Duer, Mrs. w. r.
Lloyd; Dolly Madison, Miss Addie Hun
ley; Mrs. Randolph, Miss Emma De-
jarnette; Mrs. Thos. Marshall, Mrs. Ed
gar Turley; Mrs. Van Buren,, Mrs. J. P.
Simmons; Mrs. Thomas Jefferson, Mrs.
Robert Terrill; Colonial Gentleman,
n. b. Deatherage; Mrs. Aaron Burr,
Mrs. Sam P. Deatherage:
The costumes were all of richest an
tique silks, powdered hair predOmina-
ting everywhere.
such as lovely old coverliGs, CANDLE
sticks, pictures, etc. A piano of 1854
was exhibited by the Misses Dejarnett;
an ancient. pewter teapot shown by
Mrs. Fountain Rice; a colonial mantel,
Mrs. Thomas Thorpe; two pitchers, very
old Mrs. Ann Shearer. Many other ar
ticles of unrecorded age were exhibited.
The affair was great success in every
particular. Five hundred were present
or tried to get in the house and failed,
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-03-02
RELIGIOUS.

Rev. J. Robert Boatman preached at
Corbin on Sunday, and at Eminence the
Sunday before.
ian Church which is largely attended
and much interest manifested.
MIR. James NJ. Cornelison, a graduate
of c. u, now a student of the Dan
vile Theological Seminary, will con-
duet the services at the Second Pres
byte-ian Church, on Sunday evening
next at 20 clock. He has just returned
from the convention of the Students
Volunteer Movement at Cleveland,
and is competent to discuss that truly
great organized christian movement.
Mr.. Cornelison is native of this place
and the young men especially should
attend.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-03-02
PERSONAL.

Rev. J. p. Macmillan is visiting i'll
Danville.
Rev. l. B. Timberlake is visiting in
Versailles.
Judge P. II. Sullivan was in Lexing-
ton Saturday.
Hon. ]. Tevis Cobb went to Frank
fort Yesterday.
Mr.. Thos. Covington was in Rice
Station last week.
Miss Sallie Tevis is visiting relatives
10 Clark county.
Miss Belle Bennett returned Satur-
day from Nashville.
Mr.. Thos. Vaughn was down from
Irvine yesterday.
Mr.. ]. H. Neff returned from New
York City Saturday,
| Mr.. J. Len Ballard is confined to
his room with La grippe
Miss Kathleen Poyntz is visiting
relatives i'm Mt. Sterling.
Ex-Judge A. J. ThOrp was down
from Winston Yesterday.
Mr.. Sam Hughes, of Frankfort, was
with C. u. friends last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno ID. Harris returned
from visit to Frankfort Friday.
Miss SalIie Tevis was visiting rela-
tives in Chllesburg last Tuesday.
Attorney Grant E. Lilly and d. II.
Myers were in Irvine Wednesday.
Mr.. E. V. Elder is in New York pur-
chasing his spring stock of goods.
Misses Estell Walker and Bessie M.
Dudley went to Cincinnati last Satnr-
day.
Mr.. s. V. Rowland, of Danvil lie,
is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. S. B,
White.
Miss Eta Taylor. of Pine Grove, is
visiting Miss Elizabeth Taylor on Sec
ond Street.
Miss Mary and Mable Miles. of Mad
ison Institute, have returned from
Lexington.
Mrs. w. w. Williamson of Carlisle,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jas. Lackey.
Mr.. Everett Witt was the guest Of
his brother. supt. w. s. Witt, at VIM
ston last week.
Mrs. Rideout has returned to her
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-03-02

NATIONS are controlled and swayed
in very much the same manner as are
individuals when placed under SINH
lar conditions. When an individual be
comes indebted to a very great extent
his conduct is directed bv his creditor.
Freedom of action is curtailed in pro-
portion to the extent of Indebtedness
as compared with fixed and indestuct-
ible assets. The same is true of Ma
tions. Just in proportion to nation 5
Indebtedness, TO that extent it becom-
es enslaved to its creditors.
The creditor realizes the power and
authority existing by virtue of the
obligation, and in many cases prefers
the power to enjoyment of the debt.
But for this creditor power the people
of the United States would have long
since recognized the belligerent rights
of the patriotic Cubans. The. treach
erous Spaniards would never have
blown up one of our magnificent Battle
Ships, and Cuba, long ere this, would
have been free and independent. To
all who want to know the truth it is
plain that we are in the grasp of the
money power, and that grasp desires
10 continue to hold. This republic is
fast becomeing enslaved by debt, and
the creditors do not desire the debt
paid in either gold or silver, simply
from the fact that payment would rob
the creditors Of their power as We'll rs
their interest We want the public
debt paid. We are in full sympathy
with that party that advocate princi-
pals and policies that Will lead to
payment OF the public debt just as
promised and according to the letter
of their promises.
II this be done, we will continue to
be the freeest and grandest nation on
earth; if not the decay now begun
will continue and the great masses
will be slaves. Is it not time for the
person with only modest means,
with little ones around him that he
loves TO begin to study seriously his
duty as citizen? An honest cOncien-
tious reflection is sure to lead to the
conclusion that gold standard leads
to slavery and degradation.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-03-02

THE Goebel Bill, or more properly
the EnIoe Bill, for the editor OF the
Louisville Dispatch originated it, should
become law, Speaking for that wing OF
the Democratic party in this county which
elected Linn, we respectfully cali upon
our Representative, Hon. w. w. Combs,
and every other Democrat, to stand by
the Bill to the last We are for 1t Tor
many reasons, none of which is that 1t
will give to our party any unjust advan-
taCe But it will prevent the repetition
Of crimes against our party, such as
we've committed IN 1896, when the re-
turns of a neighboring county were
Withheld until it was known Just how
many votes were needed to count Nc
Kinley in.
1t is not "force BILL" it does not in
terfere with Local self government" 1t
does not increase the opportunity for
corrupting the ballot, Read the bill
and read the Louisville Dispatch, the
abIest exponent of our party, and get
your ideas from Democratic sources.
The law is not to encourage, but to
stop stealing elections.
The election officers are to be ap-
pointed by three frst-class citizens In
each county instead of one as now, and
the election officers are to be divided
between the political parties SO that we
will have honest instead of dishonest
elections, and so that every political
party will receive the benefit of the
votes actually cast for it by tie voters.
An effort has been made to make the
people believe that it affects nomina-
tions for office. OF course the politl-
clans and newspaper assailing 1t know
that il has nothing whatever to do with
nominations for office, but many OF the
people do not. They will have time to
learn its terms and its true character,
and when they do the act will vindicate
itself
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-03-02

if it was true that the Government
Building was to be moved to Danville.
Col. Brooks is of the immortal few
whose fame should never die in con-
nection with this 100000 building, as
he was an active agent in procuring
the appropriation for Richmond, and
no man was happier than he.
Rev. Preston Blake, of Dayton, Ky. ,
having accepted call to the Fisrt
Baptist Church, will come with his
family to make their home here next
week. They will occupy the parsOn-
age next door to the church. Mr.. Blake
has already made many friends and
admirers in Lexington while holding a
meeting here and all are prepared to
give him a hearty welcome. -LeXing-
ton ArgOnaut.
Mrs. S. w. Crutcher and daughter,
Miss Linnie Crutcher, aud Miss Annie
Chenauit Crutcher, niece OF S. w.
Crutcher, made Dallas visit Monday.
-........ Mrs. S. w. Crutcher visited Dali
las this week and while there met Mrs.
Judge Boyd of Cynthiana Kentucky
These ladies had not met since they
stood beside each other at Harrodsburg,
KY, and received their diplomas,
George D. Prentice was present, the
orator OF the day.-Plano Tex. Star.
Hon. J. Warren Keifer, ex-speaker
of the Ohio Legislature, failing to keep
his appointment to address the stu
dents of Berea College on the Anti
Slavery Agitation. the faculty invited
DR.. Young, OF this city, to deliver his
lecture on General Lee-quite a con-
trast in speakers and in subject. Six
hundred people heard him and the
faculty praised the effort as highly
entertaining, exceedingly instructive.
and calculated to create a truer con-
ception of the South and its great
leaders in the minds of those who have
listened to but one side of the story
of the cause of the Civil war.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-03-02
Alex Pence Kills lin Smith.

On Wednesday last Alex Pence, a
well known resident of Boone, near the
Kentucky river on the K. @. railroad
inflicted injuries upon James Smith, a
young white man from Estil. that re-
suited in his death. 1t is charged by
Pence that Smith was too familiar with
Peaces young wife. He struck
the young man repeatedly on The head
with the hilt of pistol fracturing his
skull and causing death with in few
hours. At Pence's examining trial Monday
he was held over in 81 500 bond, which
he gave, and he was released.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-03-02
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DEATHS.

WooD.-At his home. near Speed
well, Saturday night, Ii. l.. Wood, oil
consumption, aged forty years
FULLILovE.-At his home near
Ruthton, Thursday morning, Brutus
j. Fullilove, aged sixty-tive years.
HALE.-Mrs. Jesse Hale died at her
home, near White Hall, Saturday night
aged thirty years. Interment in Rich
mond cemetery Monday Morning.
CANADy-At the residence of his son.
in-law, VIM. B. Wells, near Union city,
Saturday, February 10Th. Anderson
Canady, of scrofula, age Seventy
seven years.
ToDD Lucille Todd. the six. year-old
adopted daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. @. I,
Wells, died of tuberculosis meningitis,
on Friday. Funeral at Mr. Wells resi-
dence on Saturday and burial in the
Richmond cemetery.
RssD.--Mt Sterling mourns the death
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-03-02
Married in Irvine.

The marriage of County Attorney
Lenard A. West and Miss Mamie
Hume, announcement of which ap-
peared in the CLIMAX last week, was
beautifully solemnized at the home oil
the BRIDES parents, in Irvine, Wednes-
day, Rev. Allen, of the Methodist
church officiated. A large number OF
friends and relations witnessed the
happy evening, which was followed
by handsome reception. The bride
is the only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
p. l.. Hume and niece of Mayor
Claude Smith, OF this city. She is an
acknowledge favorite in Irvine society
and a talented young lany. Mr.. West
is a son of Thomas West and prom
Using young man, having recently
been elected County Attorney of Estill
County. The CLIMAX extends congra,-
ulations and wishes the happy couple
long and prosperous life.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-03-02

IL the course of a personal letter to
Judge Pryor, Mr.. Bronston, in an
nouncing that he will not be a candi-
date for Congress, throws ont a sug
gestion of more than ordinary value
to the Democrats of Kentucky, when
he says: Gould / but speak for my
native State, | would do her the high
est honor by placing you in the exc
cutive chair as but a modest express
sion of the obligation she owes to the
spotless and patriotic life of faithful
and unselfish public servant Par
~ nescessity may yet force all person.
al candidates to disappear with their
claims" leaving the party free to
name its strongest candidate.-LOuis-
vile Post.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-03-02

PROSPERITY seems to have struck
some portions of the country, or at
least some individuals, when Car
negie's man Prick can pay cool $780,
600 for picture. He is said to have
paid that sum for the French picture
Christ Breaking Bread" A picture
of Prick stealing bread from honest
workmen to enable him to do anything
so foolish as this purchase, might not
bring so high figure, but it could be
made decidedly more realistic than
one painted purely from imagination.
Stanford Journal.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-03-02
BIRTHS.

Fox.-To the wife of John Fox, nee
Miss Eva Phelps, ten-pOund boy, a
really handsome little fellow.
RoBERTs.-To Mr.. and Mrs. EN-
mite ROBBERS, of Ruthton, on February
20, a fine boy.
BoRN.-To Mr.. and Mrs. Mike
Buckly, a son.
ScHLEGEL.-Mr. and Mrs. j. l..
Schlegel are rejoicing over the arrival
OF SON. twelve FOUNDER
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-03-02
The Greatest Meeting Held Here in Years.

The Francis Willard memorial meet
ing at the Christian Church SUNDAY
evening, held under the auspices OF
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, was in several respects re-
markable one. Ninety percent. of
those who came simply to be enter
tanned, went away with their minds
filed with serious thoughts and their
hearts stirred by new resolves
1t was supposed that the elaborate
musical program would constitute the
chief feature of the evening. How
ever grand the music was, and it was
the best heard in a church here in
years, the other exercises We're of even
greater interest and qualification.
On the platform were seated Rev.
| DR.. G.. w. Young, Rev, DIR. w. r.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-03-02

of Turner Reid, a well-known citizen
and Mexican War veteran. as well as an
ex-Confederate, who was found dead in
bed on Wednesday morning last He
was IN his usual health and was sitting
up with sick daughter the night be-
fore. Deceased was the father CT Henry
P Reid, of this city, who attended the
funeral on Thursday
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-03-02
Ills NOW Mcciintock & White.

Messrs John Z. McClintock and G..
w. White have purchased from I. NJ
Wells his interest in the Richmond
Saddle Harness Company, and are
now in possession. This business is
new to Mr.. McClintock. but his part
ner Mr.. White is considered one OF
the best saddle and harness makers
in Richmond. Here's success to the
nav firm
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-03-02

both my husband and myself have tax
en- Hoods Sarsaparilla with geat benefit
and we value it very highly. Soon after
we began taking it the color came back
to our faces and our run down systems
were built up. Hoods Sarsaparilla has
done us wOncerful good" Mrs. +. NJ
S'HoCKLEY, Wickliffe, Kentucky.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-03-02

We live in a country of which the
principal scOurge is stomache-trouble.
1t is more widespread than any other
disease, and, very nearly, more danger
Gus.
One thing that makes it so dangerous
is that it is so little understood.
Ii it were better understood, it would
be more feared, more easily cured, less
universal than it is now.
So, those who wish to be cured, tax e
Shaker Digestive Cordial, because it goes
to the root of the trouble as no other
medicine does. The pure, harmless,
curative herbs and plants, of which it i,
composed, are what render It so certain
and, at the same time, so gentle a cure.
1t helps and strenthens the stomach,
pnrifies and tones up the system.
Sold by druggists, price 10 cents to
81 90 per bottle. 1t
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-03-02
G. A. R. To Meet at Bowlind Green.

The Encampment of the Grand Army
Department of Kentucky, will convene
at Bowling Green, May 1926. There
are two prominent Louisville candidates
for the office OF Department Comman-
der to succeed A. J. Tharp, present De-
partment Commander for Kentucky.
They are Col. Henry 5. Cohn. editor of
the Anzeiger, and Col. John w. Ham
nom. Judge James, OF Butler county,
is also spoken of as a probable candidate
The WOman's Relief Corps and the
Ladies of the G. A Il. and Sons of Vet
Grams will meet at same time and place.