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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-04-25
wholesome Suggestions.

The sensible man guards his credit
as he does his honor he is prompt to
the very moment of meeting his obli-
cations; he never let's his paper 60 to
protest he is exact and systematic in
his method !; his employees know their
places and keep them.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-04-25

to deadly
eighteen
symptoms the
s.
for s. M. IDOL, Winston N O. q
-Four Cancer containing other and valuable
information will be sent free to address by the Swift Specific
Company Atlanta, Georgia.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-04-25

The Franklin county grand jury
has indicted twelve distillers for fall
ing to report to the Auditor. The
fine is from $500 to $1,000. There
were NO local distillers in the list.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-04-25
Results Fatally in Nine
Cases Out of TenA
Cure Found at Last.


poison the blood circulating throughout the system and although
the uceknown the Cancer-may be cut away the
poison the blood and promptly breaks out afresh with
renewed violence.
of S. S. in curing obstinate deepseated
blood which considered ncurab induced few de-
spairng try Cancer after exhaung the skill of
the without Much to their delight S. proved
equal the disease and promptly effected The glad
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-04-25

Hoods Pills are the best family ca
thartic and liver tonic. Gentle, relia-
BILE, sure,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-04-25
CANCER IS DEADLY!

This fearful disease often first appears
as mere scratch, a pimple, or lump in
the breast, too small to- attract any
notice, until, in many cases, the deadly
disease is fully developed.
Cancer can not be cured by surgical
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-04-25
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NO. Al

Seventy and one-fourth acres good
farming land, one mile from Mt.
Sterling on good turnpike. Set in
grass. Call on or address.
j. w. YOUNG, North Middletown
or.N. B. You've, Judy, Ky.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10

Wine Of Cardui and it's companion medicin
ness to thousands of homes where there has
medicines were introduced you don't have to spe
many sick women paying physicians $1,000 to {
Female troubles" can only receive small por
made for the single purpose of curing quickly
organs, including falling of the womb, irregular
pains in the head, back and limbs at monthly pc
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10

to the Queens printers. and by charter
to the Universities of oxford and Cam
bridge. From these famous presses more
than 100000 copies Of the sacred book
are issued annually. They range in price
from 10 pence TO el0 ana In form
from the Brilliant Bible, which weighs
less than four ounces. 20 the superb folio
Bible. the pages OF which measures fgxl2
inches.
Not only Ia numbers. but IN point of
territory, The circulation of the Bible ex-
coeds all other books The American BIZ
BILE Society has printed IL In 300 tongues.
Thousands OF copies even now are trav-
cling through the frozen polar regions to
people who have not only heard of this
book. but to whom books are unknown
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10

fair. when she accepted some small posi-
ticn as stenographer Her rise has. there
fore, been a very rand one, and she Is
Obliged 10 now have at her own disposal
the services of photographer.
OF exceedingly coed family connections,
Miss Wallace ad at The outset of her bus
mess career the advice of some of The
most successful financiers In the country.
She was wise enough 70 lay many of their
dictums to heart, and y Gems entity act
upon them.
Never allow yourself to accept a rer-
eonal favor Of ny sort from a busnes IS ac-
qua ntarce," said one of he kings of the
financial world 90 her. "You can nct tell
when it may seem on obs acie n the way
Of Independents action. Re courteous and
affabe with clients always, but limit your
conversation in so far as possible TO the
definite business in hand, 1eserying the
discussion Of all outside matter to the DO
main Of your social lie"
Wicklff Co@yin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10

proach those awful jaws Of his, With a
lody the color of mud he gene ally lies in
The shadow of some rock ON the bottom
Of tie sea, waiting mo ionlsss for the APP
preach Of his prey. He is provided with an
odd kind of fin just over the mouth, and
this is held out in front Of him 10 give
warning of the coming of something 10 be
swallowed. one taken alive was expert
mented on and il was found that If this
rrOieclng fin was touched with a sick,
ID though the sick d not me near
the mouth, the jaws closed convulsively.
This shows that the fin by some provision
of nature elosss the jaws as socn as II is
touched. The mou is tremendous, grow
ing 10 the width of a DOT when he who
fish is only three feet long, One Of these
anglers was caught not long since ana
though 1t was only twenty-five inches long
a fish fifteen inches Ing. was found stick
ing in its throai. The angler is provided
with peculiar teeth set In double or treble
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10
a WOMAN or BUSINESS.
4 Woman Handles All MIR. Potter
PnImer'S Great Real Estate Inter-

runners GREAT hcHt Estate inter-
csts.
Chicago Dec. ST. do not know that Mr.
Potter Palmer has ever put on record his
exact attitude on the woman question
but certain it Is that while he travels the
world over enjoying the distinction that
his wife has won for herself on two conu-
nents, his large affairs at home are left
exclusively in the hands of a clever young
business Woman. Any one entering his
spacious offices in the FIRST National Bank
building during his prolonged absences
from Chicago, will be met by a tall Eng
fish looking girl with blonde hair, fresh
color. firm white teeth, and quite disni-
fled manner, who with the tact and di-
rectness born Of clear head ana unique
business experience, viii proceed straight
10 the vital point of any TRANSACTION what
soever.
As all the world knows. Mr.. Palmer's
business is largely IN real estate, aud
among his extensive possessions are more
than hundred houses in the more desr-
able residence portions on the north side
of Chicago. Upon Miss Esther Wallace,
who has the entire handling of the details
of this immense business. rests the respOn-
bility Of possible tenants, whether the in
dtN'dual making application is upon busi-
ness bent or Is inspired only by idle curl
osity, in how far it is advisable to humor
the various whims of clients and the
thousand ard one questions that come up
as TO repairs, remode,hug. decorating,
etc. In short, success in such a position
requires the combination of many divers
qualities, for besides. the essential busi-
ness equipment-a knowledge Of bookkeep-
ing. banking, handling moneys, etc. great
tact in the managing of men ana women
is necessary, together with a practical
knowledge upon a wide range Of subjects.
No little discretion is needed for in
stance, In deciding whether-uot IN a sin
gle case. but many-it Is best 70 put out
the extra $40 or $50 in order
to keep the good will of a
tenant, of what his man can be made
happy wi bout, and what is Indispensable
to the other; when 1t Is wise 10 yisld Ibis
point or remain firm On that Then with
the constant repairs hat such immense
property entails familiarity with plumb
ing, gas filling, mechanics. correct prices.
what is newest ana b st II the way of wall
papers, tintings, etc. are sine qua mons. A
refined and cultiva ed taste in the matter
Of deco. ations Is in itsslf a most va uahl De
gu lily, for artistic shades and harmon Gus
combinations are fr quently potent factors
in a womans decision Of the house she is
to live IN. Al 1.-The e details, together with
the handling Of enormous sums of money.
Miss Wall zee manages with a rain ac-
quired ease ard dispatch
Miss Wallace made Ter debut into The
business world in the year of the worlds
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10

rows along The jaws. and at the entrance
of the throat Some of these teeth are "a
foot long. He is not pretty fish to look
at but he tends strlc,[y 90 business and
win swallow anything that touches his
warning fin whether It is C7cant for f oil or
not An kinds OF things have been found
in the st'machs Of anglers. from hits of
lead and stone TO fish almost as large as
The angler Itself. This is without doubt
one OF the most pccul ar and interest ng
lish in the whole ocean.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10
A MAMMOTH MOUTH.

1t Belongs to the AngIcr-Fish Who
Attends strictly to Business.
Most remarkable of strange fishes s the
angd irish, whose very name seems a par
adoX The distinguish is nevertheless a
reality, and a stern ore to ell that APP
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10

AT the Front-Editor Poduuk HeraId)
Heard anything from that war cor e.
spondent we hired at five a week to rep
resent US ia the Transyaal?" Foreman
Yes; here's his dispatch about the last
battie-"There was a perfect hail Of bull
let's, some Of which were as big as hens
eggst' PUCK.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10
WOMAN'S
WORLD.

writing in the New York Journal, Ella
Wheeler Wilcox says:
what does a husband or a child or two
count in the great scheme of self devel-
o,ment?' says another. "A woman must
no what is for her own highest good, no
matter what sacrifices are made in the
process"
A somewhat conservative lady spoke
with regret of a friend who had devastat-
ed two homes.
Don't think Of her in that way" said
another, "She is woman of talent, and I
feel she has a message to give the world
vet She is struggling toward the light
through all this experience"
This liberality of Judgment is more COM
meudable than the casting of stones.
But its philosophy is a dangerous one to
preach freely TO ambitious and not always
WelI-balanced minds.
IL is charitable and kind to believe that
another's fall was but a step toward a
higher state of development; but it be-
comes a pernicious and dangerous doc
trne when woman begins to think her
own development demands similar sacri-
flee Of near duties and responsibilities.
There is an elastic tendency 70 this mod
en philosophy which enables the woman
of lawless impulses to hide her adventur-
Gus propensities under its shelter.
The liberal thought of the day regarding
woman is full of hope for the erring and
remorseful soul; but it is, too, when car
ried to an extreme, full of danger for the
10
for the selfish.
do not believe ''the best" within a wo-
man was ever developed save through do
ing with all her might the nearest duties
first
Of course. there may be a diversity of
opinions regarding those duties, but ones
own conscience and common sense should
be the guide
II is not a duty to sacrifice life and
strength to the service of brutal, selfish
and vicious husband, who has broken ev-
cry vow he took at the altar, yet insists
that his wife shall live up to the letter
of hers.
In such a case it is a woman's nearest
duty to get as far away from the man as
possible, and not lay her future upon the
same pyre which has consumed her past.
But the woman who allows her ambition
and her vanity to lead her to sacrifice
a good husbands happiness merely be-
cause she feels she can shine on the
nights of art with a more effulgeut light
alone (or with another mani violates
principle which disturbs the harmony of
society. When she relinquishes her chill
dren for any aim or ambition, however
exalted, no matter what her attachments
may be, she has but repeated Esau's bar
gain Of old.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10

this year demand hosiery and shoes aver
aging from one-half to one and a half sizes
lareer than they did I'VE years ago. The
majority OF the dealers believe that The
average length and breadth OF mems feet
have been steadily increasing since the
wane or this fashion which demanded
pointed toe and tight-htting Shoes.
This they explain by saying that he eff
feet Of the style in vogue six years aeo
was TO cramp and dissoft the natural de-
velopment Of the feet. When the vie
changed and comfort became the criterion
of fashion nature again eNerted itself Feet
which had become distorted during the
reign of The narrow shoe and pointed toe
slowly began TO broaden and adapt Them
selves 70 their new surroundings.
The change. being gradual, went fer a
long time .unnoticed. ana not until the mer-
chants recently began 10 compare their
sales of five years ago with those of to-
day was it found that the average increase
has been approximately one size.
Several we.l-known shoe dealers sad that
when they FIRST began to notice the appar-
ent change they became interested and
studied the problem. They found that when
FASHION demanded the use of narrow shoes
feet We're closely confined and by degr, es
became small. As styles changed and an
easy nj was alone desii ed the feet seemed
10 expand and grow steadily larger amt I
the iashion again required small neat
loot, when the process would be repeated.
one merchant, versed in ancient and OIL
email history pointed cut 10 me the fact
mat IN countries where the sandal o. o her
loose foot covering is generally won the
rect OF the iuhabii ants are comparatively
large, and in counties where a big shoe is
IN poor taste small feet are in the major
ity.
In Golfers Weekly is found the follow
examine n uh
Mrs. Hohmboddie-Wh hat are you reading
that absorbs you so?
Mr. Hohmboddle docking up from his
book)-lts a new Scotch novel
Mrs. HohmbOddie with enthuslasm)-Oh
l am so fond of those dear dialect thingsi
Do read me a little.
Mr. Hohmboddie-Can you understand it.?
Mrs. Hohmboddie Qoftily)-Can under
stand il? Well I should hope anything you
can understand need not be Greek to me I
Mr. Hohmboddle-No; but IL might be
Scotch.
Mrs. Hohmhoddie--Go on; read just
where YOU are t.
Mr. Hohmboddie (readlng)-"Ye see. Elm
Sic" said Duncan, doucely 4 might haze
MAR the maiter WI me than We wad be
spierin'. Aiblins ma cen Is a bit dazztt
an am hearin' the poolses thuddin' in ma
ears, an ma TONGUE is clavln when it
sud be gaein' an div We no hear the dir
IN ma mart an reel the sndkln o ma
hond this day gin CAT glimpse o We,
sair hirplln like an aud mon? Div We nae
guess what's a. the steer, Kinney, wiout
me gaein' it mar words?"
Mrs. Hohmboddie-Stop for goodness
sake. What in the world is the creature
trying to say?
Mr. Hohmboddie-He's making declara-
ton of love.
Mrs. Hohmboddie--A declaration Of love?
I thought he was telling lot Of symptoms
to his doctor
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10

IT am wen satisfied with the American
method of educau q" said an Engiishman
residing in New York, TO he Tribune of
that city, In fact. for girls, especially, l
consider that II Is better in many WAYS
than the English system, I do however,
object to some of the geographical ideas
that they have in re gard to England. Last
winter my little girl started 10 learn about
the states. From October until May she
drew maps of each one lear ned about their
towns. rivers, noun aims ard commercial
products until she had them an at ler I'm
gers ends.
That was all well enough, and greatly
admired the thor oughness of the teaching,
so this year, when she told me that they
were beginning on England, Scotland and
ireland, felt quite pleased that she should
learn an about the dear old country and
promised myself good deal or pleasure
in talking to her of my Old haunfs Well,
if you will believe It, n about a week she
announced that they had finished up with
Great Britain, and that the class had start
ed 10 study Up the divisions OF the CONT
nent six months for the United States.
and a week for England, Scotland and Ire
land! Then ! feft, indeed, that my children
were Americanized."
shoemakers and haberdashers says the
Cincinnati Enquirer who cater 70 the
wants Of the elite assert that their patrons
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10

shoemakers and haberdashers, says the
Cincinnati Enquirer, who cater 70 the
wants Of the elite assert that their patrons
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-03-11
Position and sleep.

The position affects sleep A con
strained position generally prevents re
pose. while Il comfortable one wooe:
sleep Lying fiat on the back. with the
limbs relaxed would seem to secure the
greatest amount of rest for the muscu
lar system This is the position assumed
in the most exhausting diseases. and il
is generally hailed as token Of revival
when patient voluntarily turns ON the
side. But there are several disadvan-
tages in the supine posture which i'm.
pair or embarrass sleep. Thus in disor.
dered conditions of the stomach the
blood seems to gravitate to the back oi
the head and to produce troublesome
dreams.
Nearly all who are inclined to snore
do so when lying on the back. because
the soft palate and uvula hang on the
tongue and that organ falls back so as
partly to close the top of the wind
pipe. 1t is better. therefore. to lie on
the side. and. in the absence of special
disease rendering it desirable to lie on
the weak side so as To leave the healthy
lung free to expand. il is well to use the
right side. because when the body is
thus placed the food gravitates more
weight of the stomach does not COM
press the upper portion Of the intes-
tines. y glance ut any of the visceral
anatomy will show this must be so. -
Exchange
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-03-11

Everybody knows that animals make
their most rapid growth while young.
most of those which reach their growth
in two or three years making more
growth. and we may add at less cost.
the first year than they ever can again.
This is, we think. mainly because di-
gestion the first year is better than it
ever is likely to be thereafter Much Of
this good digestion of young animals
is. we think. caused 10y the labor they
have to perform L. slowly get their food
during the first few weeks by drawing
milk from the tcat Ii cannot he made
to come rapidly. and the operation of
sucking the teat starts the Salivary
glands III the mouth To working. So
that by the time the milk does come il
is we'll mixed with saliva and is Of
course easily digcStcd. This is enc rea-
son why the butchers always prefer
calf that has sucked its dam rather
than one that looks equally well that
has been fed 10y hand But il Injuries
the milk giving capacity of the COW to
let her calf suckle and will soon dry her
off if long continued Boston Guilt
vatOr
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-03-11
GOOD MONEY FOR BAD NEWS
Paid to Learn That Sight Would
Leave Him In Six Months.

Leave Him In Six Months.
Somehow il made me feel bad. this
happening that | am about to relate.
was in the Office of an oculist. one of
the leading men in his profession in
Pittsburg. a big. strong and healthy
looking man entered. His appearance
indicated that he had many years of life
before him He was well dressed. keen
ly intelligent and of pleasant counte-
nance.
doctor. he said. my eyes have
been troubling me. and | would like
you to make an examination of them
and treat them.
After few preliminary questions the
doctor told him to strip himself to the
waist He took off his clothes and stood
there a magnificent specimen of man
hood. The doctor examined him. pay
ing particular attention Ia his back, for
"A reason of which know nothing
Having finished. he said
Put en- your clothes. can do moth
ing for you Your sight may last six
months. hut no longer Treatment will
do no good Blindness is sure to come. ;"
whats the matter. doctorf' he
asked quietly. with faint tremor in
his voice.
The doctor told him in technical Ian
guagc and then explained that the trou-
ble came from the wasting of nerve
leading from the spine
whats your hill. doctorr' asked
the man when he got his clothes ON.
Five dollars = replied the doctor.
He paid it and left the office without
another word. In the fullness of life he
walked out into the blessed light of day.
doomed within six months to darkness
until death Ii was an incident to the
doctor; Ia me it was tragedy. Pitts
burg News.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-03-11

The Chicago Avenue church of Chi
cagn. says correspondent. is common
ly known as Moody's church Some few
years ago its officials were, accustomed To
distribute cards on the streets. earnestly
urging people To come to the sunday scrv-
ices even if they could stay only ten min
utcS
Crowds accepted these invitations and
often staid only ten minutes, 50 that there
WAS "A constant coming and guing. cspc-
cially NJ the evening service. much to the
annoyance ut the speakers ard the diScuin-
fort Of the regular wOrshipcrs. Even
Mr.. Moody'S attrntivcnCSS did not break
up the had habit of the disturbcrs At
length he determined ON heroic measures
Coming forward Ia the edge of the pulpit
platform one Sunday evening, u little he
fore he was Ia begin his sermon. he took
the audience into his confidence in this
way
My friends. we all know that bcllhoys
and chambcrmads who work in second
and third class hotels have To- bc up very
early in the morning. and they are there
fore obliged Ia 20 Ia bed in good season
so you will excuse them ii they leave the
church before the ser, ice CLOSES. but II any
OF them are obliged tn 20 tonight will they
please Just 20 while We sing he next
hymn. and then they won't disturb the
Sermon
III is needless To say that there were ap-
parcntly no hcllhuyS ar chnmhcrmaids in
the congregation that night Moreover after
And the unfortunate invitations were
withdrawn
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-03-11

y case Of u kingflshcr helping himself
to ornamental fish Is reported from Bath.
The old Roman bath. which is I'm the
midst of the city. WAS stocked with gold
and silver fish, but these mystcriously dis
appeared one by unc. and as they had nci-
thcr legs nor wings suspicious were reused,
and II was discovered that kingflsher
was the thief The situation was diff
cult one for either one or the other, the
fish or the fisher, had Ia bc sacrificed I'm
fortunately for the kingii>hrr. fate decided
against him. and he was shot We are
sorry for il, for kingfishers are more rare
than Chimes, carp. The remarkable thing
is how the bird discovered that fish had
been put into the bath. kingfishers, how
ever. seem To have a system Of inspecting
all reccptacles which might, could, would
or should bc about To contain fish, for in
stances have bcn known of small ponds
in IA wood long distance from any stream
being stacked with fish. and the fact has
been found out at once and taken advan-
taisc of f-WcStminstcr Gazette
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-03-11

On Pennsylvania avenue. not far
from the capitol. is sign announcing
the owner as AT Adviser on Men Ap-
parel He Is not q tailor. though he
will consent to make clothes for con
sideration He il a. indicated. a pur-
veyor in expert knowledge Of masculine
hahilimcnts. He claims scientific
knowledge of IA certain department of
the propriciics. He gives advice for a
fee aS docs Il lawyer. and undertakes to
steer his clients i'll safety among the so
cial rocks and shoals of bad form and
bad taste
He will tell congressman who do not
know ut what hour they should put on
IA dress suit whether it is proper TO wear
a pink shirt 10 an afternoon tea and
how long congressman must have
been one before he can wear ruffled
shirt He will advise fat men not TO
wear checks and will show lean men
how to look robust and. in short. under
takes To make Il Brummcl out of Il
Jay on two days notice. II is said
he does good business. Washington
Letter