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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-02
sREvIrrEs OF FUN.


sFWould you say honest politics is,
or ARE n" "Is, of course. Honest
politics is always singular. "-Indian-
apolis Journal.
First Deaf Mute with fingers)-
"Jigson did not speak when he passed
by" Second Deaf Mute = "He
couldn't; he froze his fingers last
night. "--Syracuse Herald.
Mrs. Tracey-"Do you realize, my
dear, that you have never done any
thing to save your fellow-men any
sufering?" Tracey-'Didn't mar
ry you"-Spare Moments.
80 the lady engaged you at once
when you said you had served with
me?" eyes, she said that any girl
who could stand you three months
must be an angel." -Fliegende Blaet-
ter.
She--"When we are married won't
you give up your clubs, dear?" He
'I've practically done that already,
darling. Since we've been engaged
I've been suspended from all of
them" Puck.
Johnny-'Pa, teacher says it is
wicked to tell lie. You never told
lie, did you, pa?" He-"Well, not
for a good many years. My statesmen
attend to that part of the business"
Boston Transcript.
Whyte-m always make it a rule
to kiss my wife whenever l leave the
house in the morning and when /
come home at night" Browne
"Thats right. would if / we're you"
Somerville Journal. '~',-".v sa~-...
Housekeeper-'T ordered a dozen
oranges to-day, Mr.. Titefyst, and you
only sent ne II: How was thst2"
Grecer-"Well, ma'ari, one Of them !
was bad, and / didn't think you'd |
want Philadelphia Catholic
&sssSs-..,.~.... .Is.,&&saks
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-02
THE BACHELORS COMPLAINT,

Returning home at close Of day,
Who gently chides my long delay,
And by my side delights to stayl
NOBODY.
Who sets me the easy chair,
Spreads out the paper with such care,
And lays my slippers ready there?
NOBODY.
When plunged in deep and dire distress,
When anxious cares my heart Cypress,
Who whispers hope of happiness1
NOBODY.
When sickness comes in sorrows train,
And grief distracts the fevered brain,
Who sympathizes with my pain?
NOBODY.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-02

Health for ten cents. Cascarets
make the bowels and kidneys act
naturally, destroy microbes, cure
headache, biliousness and constipa-
ton. All druggists. 40
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-02

nealtn are thuS entirely removed, and the
healthy, happy wife becomes a genuine
help-meet TO the husband
~ was sick for twelve years, and for two years
had to stop work altogether" writes Mrs. Bell
McCrobie, of Oakland, Garrett Co., MARYLAND
q was treated by five different physicians who
pronounced my case Brights disease impover-
ished condition of the blood and uterine trouble
suffered great deal with pain in both sides
and much tenderness in pressing over the womb
j was bloated at times in bowels and limbs
Was troubled with a dsagreeable discharge
from the internal organs. could not sleep and
was troubled with palpitation of the heart Suf
fered great deal of pain in my head temples
forehead and eyes, and also suffered excrticiat-
ing pain at monthly periods Since taking
eleven bottles Of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip,
ton have enjoyed better health than had for
more than twelve years previously, and have
gained in weight twenty-five pounds since tax
ing your medicines"
Sick women can consult DR.. r. v. Pierce
/ by letter, addressed to Buffalo N. Y, abso-
lutely without charge. Each letter is read
In private, its statements held in sacred
confidence, and all answers are mailed,
sealed in plain envelopes, without adver.
Using or other printed matter
It is good thing to keep DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets in the house. One Pellet
10 laxative, two cathartic dose.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-02

Incorporation articles have been
filed in the Office of the Secretary of
State at Frankfort by the Mt. Vernon
Collegiate Institute, of Rockcastle
county. 1t has no capital stock.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-02
I. Courage and Sfrenqth
ii Tines of danger. Z

Read the 9varaing 6et4ueen
the lines. What Is that zvarn-
ingi lis of the danger from
the accumulation of badness
In the blood, caused by the
usnat heaVy lfUing of the
Winter months. Spring Is
the clearing cleansing time
of the year; the forerunner of
the brightness and beauty of
glorious summer.
Follow the principle that Nature lays
down. Start in at once and purify your
blood with that great specific, Hoods
Sarsaparilla. II neUer diSappointS.
Grip" Sixteen weeks OF grip made me
weak, but after all else failed Hoods Sar-
saparilla cured me. Later 1 overworked,
and dyspepsia and canker in mouth and
stomach bothered me. l took the Sarsapa-
rilla again and it completely restored me-"
Mrs. ELIZABETH FoMAN, Exeter, N. II.
rheumatism -" Myself and a friend
both suffered from severe attacks OF rheu-
matism. Hoods Sarsaparilla cured both.
We would not be without it." WIN. H.
LESTER, 65 Leonard St., Fall River, Mass.
Head and Back -" For one year pains
In my back and head prevented my house
hold duties. took Hoods Sarsaparilla and
am well woman. 1t also cured the grip
In our family" Mrs. MATTE HENDERsos,
Cor. First and Franklin Ave-, Columbus Ind.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-02

The old-fashioned fair at Licking.
ton will be held August 8, 9, 10, ii
and IL. 1t will de conducted by the
Order of Elks.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-02

The Christian and Missionary ALI
ance will hold a convention at Stan
ford May 2, 3 and A.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-02
The SCHEDULE.

The SCHEDULE.
Lv, Cincinnati. o 90 a m 9:l5 m
AR. Toleds .....3 :25 pm 1855 m
Ar. Detroit. -. as D m 6:l5 M
Through coaches and parlor cars Old
Day Trains. Through coaches, Wsg.
ner shedding cars Cincinnati to Toledo
and Cincinnati to Detroit on nighs
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.. at A.
e. o. MCCORMICK.
Pass. Traffic Mgr
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-02

The Louisville races will begin May
5 and continue until May 20. A
great meeting is expected. ...
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-02

A tramp has smallpox near Hay
ettesville and is confined in a corn
crib.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-02

f''ANDEN BERG c.. ATMORE,
Iramc Manager, Gen1 Pass AS
Office, Chamber OF Commerce Pld'g.e Cinfs
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TIME CARD
IN EFFECT, NOV. 9th. 1893
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1899-11-09
Big Cattle Deal.

The big cattle deal which has
been on for some time past, by
which several thousand head of
cattle are to be purchased in New
Mexico and shipped to Cuba, has
finally been consumated. 1t is
learned on good authority that
Col. Charles +. Hunt, of FL Paso,
will represent the syndicate in the
purchase and shipment of the cattle.
Mr.. Hunt is known to be one of
the best cattIcmen in the south
west, and the syndicate made a
good choice when it selected him
to negotiate for the stock and at
;end to its transportation to Ha-
yana. One thousand head were
bought by Mr.. Hunt from Senior
Fortunate G. Mora last Friday,
which were being selected today,
to he shipped Immediately. Mr..
Mora is one Cf the largest export
crs of cattle in Mexico and ex-
poets to furnish the syndicate
through their representative, Col.
Hunt, Is, 600 head. Messrs.
Mora and Hunt left on this morn
ing's train for Nueva Casas
Grandes, on Scnor Mora's San
Miguel ranch. Ell Paso Graphic
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1899-11-09
The Army.

General Corbin sums up the
military forces now in the service
of the United States as follows;
Regular army, G4, $50; volun-
tcers, 81, 51+. The regular estab
lishmcnt consists OF ten regiments
Of cavalry, seven of artillery and
twenty five of infantry. The vol
unteer establishment consists of
one regiment Of cavalry, twenty
four of infantry and the Porto
Rico battalion. The distriJution Of
these troops up to October ] last
was as follows: In the United
States, II, 1871; Porto Rico, 8, oj3
Cuba, 11,1S7; Philippines. 80,
315; Ell route to the Philippines,
1909; Alaska, 499; Ulwliian
Islands, 466.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1899-11-09

GENERAL NEWS ITEMS. .
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Wreck on the Northeastern

Saturday morning of last week
there WIS a wreck on the White
Oaks near MiIagro, caused by Il
burnt bridge. The train wrecked
was the southbound, regular mixed
train from Captain to AlamogorJo.
The engine and one coal car crossed
safely when the bridge crashed.
The engineer Immediately applied
the air and brought the train to a
stop, leaving one coal car and the
passenger coach safe on the other
side Of the bridge.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1899-11-09
Army and Navy Expenses.

The estimate of the navy de-
partment for the coming fiscal
year require an appropriation Of
S74, ,045, 1873. Is, and those for the
army are expected to reach 1928,
900, 600, or in all 100000, 900
for military purposes, not includ-
ing rivers and harbors. The naval
appropriations for the current year
were SIS, 567, ,995,5S. The esti-
mates for the increase of the navy
next year arc S22, 993, ,1ol, rs com
pared with the current appropria
tons of $40, 392, 402. For the
new naval academy 50, ,021, 600
will be asked. The appropriation
for the army this year, including
a deficiency appropriation, were
| S119, 221, 1872. The naval bureau
of ordnance has asked for 81, 600,
900 for armor and armament of
new ships, $500, 600 for Il reserve
supply of ammunition, $500, oOO
for smokcless powder and $3.50,
600 for reserve guns for auxiliary
cruisers. The quartcrmastcr gen
eral Of the army will require al
most $50, 100000 for his depart
ment if the Philippine insurrec
tion continues. At least $50, 600,
900 will be required for trnnspor
talon. The subsistence deprrt
ment will need nearly SIS, 600, 600
The l5ay of the army will be abou
500, 100000.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1899-11-09
Dewey VIII Get Married

Admiral Dewey has announced
to some of his more intimate
friends The fact of his engagement
to Mrs. w. b. Ilazen of Wash
ington, II. c. Mrs. IIazcn is II
sister of John Il. Mclean, demo
cratic candidate for governor of
Ohio. Mrs. nazen has, since the
death of her husband, been living
with her mother in Washington.
She is about 10 years of age and
prominent in Washington society.
Mrs. Hazon is reported to be
wealthy. The datc of the we'd.
ding has not been fixed.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1899-11-09

A friend in need is friend indeed
That is exactly what Chamberlain E
Cough RemNdy is. 1t is the mothers
help when she is suddenly awakened in
the night by the ominous husky cough
aud labored breathing, OF her babe. 1t
is the safe resort Of the youth or adult
when he has caught cold and there is
coughing and irritation of the mucoue
membrane of tho throat. 1t nIlals the
irritation and cures the cold. For sale
10y NJ. q. Pdden.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1899-11-09

Graud Army, Kearney Post. No. TO-

Meets the last Monday night In each
month ut g. A. r. Hall. Visiting com
fades cordially invited.
NJ. Il. BELLoMY, 2. &.
j. c. KLEPINGER, AdIt.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1899-11-09
FIRST WHITE OAKS COAL

To Go to I'll Pasu- Extensive Coal Fields
in The JicarilIa District-Rich rlacers.
Mr.. S. j. Freudenthal, who re
turned last evening from a trip
through the White Oaks country,
says that in Il day or two FL Paso
will receive the first shipment of
coal direct from White Oaks. This
shipment will consist of about 100
tons from the Old Abe coal nine,
and was shipped by A. II. Hilton,
an old and experienced coal oper-
atCr.
Mr.. Freudenthal says that he
saw the coal tested in Il CRATE fire
at White Oaks and it burned with
an excellent heat to fine white
ash, leaving no cindcrs and ashes,
and that in his opinion it vii! be
found the best coal for domestic
purposes that he's been offered il
FL Paso. The appearance of Tho
White Oaks c-al is deceptive. /
has a rusty look, but Il careful eX
animation will easily satisfy th'
most critical that the coal is FREE
from sl#te-not particle will b'
detected.
The first four cars that ar,
coming are of Il semi anthracit
character, and it is believed that j
can be used in any Of the bas
| burners that are made, with tn
same results as those Obtainc
from the hard coal from the Penn
sylvania coal regions.
Thoro :, also = ,.o;n of ,ho,l,o
,f. H.. ,,,,
free of bone or sulphur Strcak>
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If England Whips the Bocrs

South African mining specula-
tors calculate that the Trmsvaal
gold output the first year of British
occupation, provided the Beers
don't explode the mines, will b,
doubled, in five years quadrupled,
in seven sextupled. In Other
words, the production will increase
from $50, 600, 900 to $500, 900, 00C
annually.
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Used by British Soldiers in Africa.

Capt G. G. Dennson is well known
all over Africa rs commander OF the
forces that captured the famous rebe
Galishe. Under date Of Nov. L. 1897
from Vryburg, Bechuanaand, he writes
Before starting on the last campaign !
bought n quantity Of Chamberlain I
Collie, Cholera aud Diarrhoca Remedy
which used myself when troubled with
bowel complaint, aud had given to III,
and in every CAGE it proved beneficial
For sale by NJ G PGd,u. druggist.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1899-11-09

The Marconi system of tele-
graphy has been proven success
within radius Of twenty y.one
miles. Messages can be trans.
mitted that distance with all the
accuracy and precision of the ordi-
nary land line.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1899-11-09
Arrival and Departure Q
Daily Mails.

Eastern mail trom San Antonio ar.
rives, 6 a. III.
Eastern mail for San Antonio closes at
3p.m. ~. c..
Lincoln and Roswell arrives to 3p. M
Southern u,..il for same points departs
Immediately after the arrival OF the
eastern mail.
Jicarilla mail departs MONDAYS and
Thursdaye at Ia. m. arrives at j:5o p M
same days.
Richardson mail arrives Mondays anc
Wednesdays and Fridays at Y N. De
parts SAM days at p. m
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1899-11-09
Funston's Home Reception.

Kansas gave General Funston
and his gallant fighters grand
reception on the 2nd inst. 1t kept
the railroads busy to handle the
great crowds that poured into
Topeka to attend the reception.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1899-11-09

The Spanish government has
discovered that the United States
did not get all the Philippines,
two islands having been left out
entirely. These islands are north
Of Luzon. The two groups are
BAHAMAS and Calayan islands.
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The Automobile Face.
From Golfers Weekly.

From Golfers Weekly
She was surrounded by a bevy Of eager
questioning ladies and she enjoyed 1t.
Yes, it's delightful she said enthusiast
tically "I can't describe the sensation. but
l imagine that it's very like that of sailing
through the air on wings. And it seems 50
odd to be moving rapidly along without
any visible motive power
Where do they keep the motor?"
II never thought to inquire or investigate.
l Just ride for pleasure, you know.
II should think you'd be interested In
the mechanism" said the plain-faced little
woman.
Not a bit. Do you study the machinery
OF a steamboat or of locomotive when
you travel? OF course, not. 1t is enough
for me to know that you go Swimming
along, lodging hither and thither like q
swallow, and enjoying buoyant exhilarae
ton"
puts on a good many airs" said ono
neishbor to another as they walked homo
after the rapidly disappearing automobile.
"You'd think that she invented the horse-
less carriage and owned the only one In
use, instead Of taking few rides by spe.
cial invitation. And did you notice that
she's getting the automobile face?
II noticed she looked kind Of queer"
"Yes, proud and pulled UP. as If she were
somebody bettern any other woman. That'A
the way they al look"
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Capital: One r1illion Dollars

the French coast. Judging from the re-
suits of the preliminary experiments. the
installation will prove Of great value to
shipping.
United States Ambassador Choate 70
spending a few days at the Northumber.
land seat of Sir George Otto Trevelyan,
nephew of Macauay, the historian, and
Mr.. Henry White, secretary of the United
States embassy. has returned to London.
Mr. Justin Mccarthy. the historian and
novelist, has just undergone the last Of .
series of operations for the relief OF his
eyes, and 1t is now expected that his sight
will be completely restored.
Mr.. and Mrs Bradley Martin, 1t is said,
will entertain during the forthcoming Lon
don season more brilliantly than ever.
A society paper says: 1T Is whispered
that another American hostess with any
amount Of money may arise in London in
the person of Mrs. Howard Gould"
This week occurred the last of the numer.
Gus executions that have made Newgate
prison. in London, historical Hereafter
all hangings will take place in Wandsworth
jail London, and Newgate will be replaced
by a new criminal court building.
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GOOD DOCTORS.
ARE QUICK TO SEE AND APPRECIATE REAL
MERIT IN ANY PREPARATION. MANY
OF THEM ARE NOW PURCHASING
STUART'S DYSPEPSIA TABLETS
IN ALL STOMACH TROUBLES

Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets a discovery Of
great value to the medical profession and the pub
lie. They lnfailing specific In all cases Of
dyspepsia and disordered digestion
Almost everybody's digestion is disordercd more
less, and the commonest thing they do for it is
to take some of the Many so-called blood
purifiers which in many merely strong
cathartics. Such things are not needed. II the
organs in a clogged condition, they need only
little help and they will right themselves
Catharsics rritate the sensitive Innings of the
stomach and bowels and often do more harm than
good.
Purging is not what is needed. The thing to do
Is put the food in condition to be readily digested
and assimilated. Sturrts Dyspepsia Tablets do
this perfectly. They partly digest what is eaten
and give the stomach just the help 1t needs. They
stimulate the secretion and excretion Of the diges-
tive fluids and relieve the congested condition of
the glands and membranes. They put the whole
digestive system In condition to do its work. When
that is DONE need take no more tablets. unless
you eat what does not agree with you. Then
take one or two tablets-give them needed help,
and you will have no trouble.
It's a common medicine and common
sense treatment and it will every time. Not
only cure the disease, but cure the cause. Goes
about it In perfectly sensible and scientific way.
We have testimonials enough to fill a book. but
we don't publish many Of them. However,
Mrs. z. NJ. Faith of Byrds Creek, Wis. says: l
have taken all the Tablets 1 got of you and they
have done their work well in my case, for feel
like a different person altogether. l don't doubt
If had not got them 1 should have been at rest
by this time
II. F. Willard. Onslow. Iowa, says, Mr. White
of Cantors telling me of your Dyspepsia Tab
lets curing him of dyspepsia, from which he had
suffered for eight years. AS am a sufferer my
self, wish you to send me a package by return
mail.
Phil Brooks. Detroit Mich, says: your dys-
pepsia cure has worked wonders in my case l
suffered for years from dyspepsia, but am en-
tirely cured and enjoy life never have before.
gladly recommend them
1t will cost soc. to find out Just how much
Stuart Dyspepsia Tablets Will help you Try
them-thats the best way to decide.
All drugg. SITS sell them. A little book ston,-
ach diseases will be mailed free by addressing F.
4. Stuart Co.. Marshall, Mich. oc0&12-2t
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No Authority to Buy a Plant.

The controller of the treasury, in an
swer to a communication from Lieutenant
Il. w. Winston, commssary and quarter
master at Fort Morgan, Ala, decides that
there Is no authority for the purchase of a
plant for the manufacture of ice for the
use of the entire garrison, including the
hospital, at that post. 1t Is the practice
of the War Department to purchase ma
chimes for the manufacture of ice for the
use of sick in hospitals. This cannot be
extended. however. to an entire garrison,
the controller says.
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Pil1=Age.

Dr. Asnew's Liver Pills. 10 cents VIAL are
planned after the most modern In medical science
They great Improvement the so
years old strong dose pill formulas as a bicycle
is over cart in travel. They never grippe and
they nevar full. 40 doses. 10 cents. Sold by r.
8. WILLIAMS, 9th and stsi EDMONDS 4
WILLIAMS Sd and Pa. ave. -
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William II. Dixon, hospital nurse Mt
the Washington barracks. fell on the side
walk 49, and c streets about s
o'clock Saturday night and cut his lip He
was taken to the Emergency Hospital in
the patrol wagon.
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BRITISH BUILDERS ANNOYED.

Strong Feeling Over Orders Given for
American Locomotives.
Under date of August Is, Consul Marshal
Halstead of Birmingham writes to the
State Department that strong feeling ex-
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FORCES IN AFRICA
England Will Soon Have $4,000
Men on the Ground.
BOER STRENGTH Is UNCERTAIN
Americans in TransvaaI Who Side
With Dom Paul.
FOREIGN NEWS AND GOSSIP

LONDON, October THE scope of Great
Britatns military preparations can scarcely
be grasped by the mere reading of individ-
ual items as these appear from day to day.
A fair notion Of their immensely can be
gained from the semi-offcal statement
that for the transport of the army corps
about seventy ships of from 1000 to 1000
tons burden are required, not including a
score or more of transports already on the
way to the Cape If these vessels effectively
disembark their cargoes of men, horses and
equipment within five weeks from their
date of sailing, the program will have full
filed the forecasts of the most optimistic
British military experts.
If all the troops able to take their
places as component parts of the army
corps by the end of November, they will
have done, according to the best
available opinion. remarkably well.
The disembarking Of General Shaft
er's army from It's thirty-seven
transports is not forgotten by British of
fcers Although the vessels to be EN-
ployed In the Cape service are of considera-
bly, larger average tonnage than those
which carried the Americans to Santiago
de Cuba, the admiralty. in accordance with
the existing regulations, is supplying them
all and taking complete charge from
waters edge to waters edge. This means
tremendous outlay Of capital
Nor do the arrangements escape criticism.
Letters begin to appear in the newspapers
alleging favoritism and declaring that some
of the transports are rotten hulks.' The
recent breakdown of two vessels, with
troops on board, is cited as substantiating
this charge; but there does not seem to be
any serious ground for supposing that the
admiralty is actuated by wrong motives.