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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-03-28

In another column is a card
from Judge John E. Cooper re-
garding the Dispatch matter and
his connection with it. The pow
er Of attorney, the institution Of
the suit, was the same with others
connected with the suit as it was
with Judge Cooper. The fact is,
the case would have been dis
missed in its incipiency had it not
been for the mean charges cpl
thetically expressed by the Dis
patch folks. The bulldozing, ges-
riculatiVe threats were evidence of
something ghostly in the Dis
patch's woodpile, and for ourselves
We looked. What we then saw
has in part been brought out in
Examiner Walkers court, and the
people who have read the daily
papers are acquainted with the
evidence then adduced. We have
turned on the lights and the other
stockholders can decide fer them
selves regarding the policy and
successful management of the pa
per. No Democrat, whether
stakeholder or not. has stood by
aud labored more faithfully for the
Dispatch than has the senior ed
itor. AS a Democrat he knows
we'll the Dispatches avowed policy,
"Ihe cause is greater than any
man, and when their moorings
were abandoned, when it came to
pass that of those at the helm
there were charges Of infdelity to
Democratic principles, that it is
reported the highest in authority
few years ago was candidate |
against a Democratic nominee,
that he voted against Democratic
nominees, that he has allied the |
peoples organ with monopolistic
spirits which is being directed by
their agents, that others at the
helm are Republicans, that the
company is in debt and is getting
worse each day. that those who
stood closest to it and worked
hardest are complaining of It's man
its policy, its brag and
buster, our ardor cooled and we
began to look for a Judas in the
camp. The Dispatch as launched
is a necessity, and under manage
ment strictly Democratic we are
for it and will lend our aid in
keeping its breathing organs above
water, but no enemy, apparent or
avowed, will we support for one
moment or hold any financial con-
nection with.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-03-28

the proposition to subscribe to the
promotion fund and evidently had
but little, if any, faith in the rep
reservations made by Col. Boone,
Mr.. Kirkby and others.
The promoters were DESTROYS
to have Mt, Sterling on the line,
but as our people showed such
little interest in the matter they
withdrew. Surveys were made
east and west Of town. and It's
said the route west of town. about
two and a half to three miles. was
accepted.
The perfecting of the prelimi-
nary work has gone on along the
hundreds Of miles, until, accord
ing to reports in the papers, the
time is near at hand when con-
struction Of the road will begin in
earnest, arrangements having been
perfected for the money necessary
to build the road.
We may even now have delayed
too long to secure to our town this
road with all its commercial ad-
vantages. If the road is built and
the town of Mt. Sterling is missed
by a few miles, our great oppor-
tunity is lost. Of course our town
will still be here, and will not be
dead; but we can not expect to
grow much. If we would have
this road we must act now. A
subscription and right-ofway may
secure it.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-03-28

April let John w. Jones. jeweler
and optician, will leave for New
York, where he will attend the Spen-
Ger Optical Institute. This is prac-
tical school for opticians. In this
branch, as well as all other depart
ments in business, Mr.. Jones is not
satisfied unless he is in possession of
all advanced theories. On his return
he will be an up-to-date opticisn,
with modern appliances, and skilled
in their uses The time has come
when all men must be up with their
profession If they would enjoy the
confidence of the people and Share in
their patronage.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-03-28
Farm For Sale.

Desiring to invest proceeds in a
farm in Faye!te county, l offer for
sale the small farm containing 1924
owned by my wife and situated on
the Csmargo pike, about two miles
from Mt. Sterling.
This is part of the Anderson
Chenault tract of land and adjoins
the land owned by Mrs. Margaret
Chensult and Mr., j. S. Bogie. All of
the land is in grass and the place is
we'll watered and fenced. Possession
given at once.
For price and terms, address
BISHOP CLAY,
Lexington, KY.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-03-28
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

Senator VIM. Goebel, Of Gov
ington, candidate for the Demo
cratic nomination for Governor,
will address the people here on
first day Of April Circuit Court.
We earnestly request our people
to give Senator Goebel an intelli-
gent audience. His respects will
be paid to combinations and trusts
especially.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-03-28

am candidate for reelection as
Railroad Commissioner from the
Third Kentucky District, subject to
the action of the Republican party. l
base my claims upon lifelong adher-
snce to the principles of my party {;
loyalty to all its nominees; years of
earnest effort for its success, and
faithful and conscientious perform
ance of my official duties.
Respectfully,
JOHN G.. WOoD.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-03-28

We have in prospects all engage
ment of The celebrated Schubert Sym
phony G ub and Lady Quartette
Company, and is expected that they
will be secured 10 give one Of their
delightful entertainments about April
3rd. This company gives program
OF the greatest variety consisting of
Lady Quartettes, Mandolin and Gui-
tar Club, String, Violin and Vocal
Solos, Amusing readings, and fes-
ture of the program that creates as
Punishment every place is the songs,
violin solos and Rotations by Master
Tommy Purcell, child Of eight years.
In the Shuberts VIC will get music-
al eute tainment that is enjoyable
from first TO last--nOt a long dull
classical affair but bright, interest
ing program of music's choicest gems.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-03-28
Gard of Thanks.

Allow me space to express to the
people of Mt. Sterling, and especially
the members of the Ancient Order
United WOrkmen, my sincere thanks
for kindnesses shown me since
the death of my dear boy Jesse, and
for their promptness in settling my
sons insurance. Each and all, thank
you. MRS. A. M. BURDETT.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-03-28

We are authorized to announce
NJ. A. Cassidy, of the county of
Fayette, candidate for Superin.
tendent of Public instruction, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-03-28

We are authorized to announce
Mr.. Green r. Keller, Of Nicholas
county, as a candidate for Secre-
tary of State, subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-03-28

For silver novelties and everyt hing
new and up-to-date in the jewelry
line call on l.. A. Vice. 1873
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-03-28
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized TO announce
John b. ChenauIr, of Madison count
as candidate for State Auditor, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-03-28
Removed.

| am now located at j B. Tipton's
drug store. L. A. WISE,
35'3t Jeweler.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-03-28

L. A. Wise will repair your clock
or watch in first class style at reason
able price. Give him a call. 35 st
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-03-28

Any thing in dry goods, shoes, hats,
clothing, at Cincinnati Store.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-03-28
Removed.

l am now located at j. b. Tipton's
drug store. l.. A. WISE,
35'3t Jeweler..
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-03-28

E@- Cash musr accompany order.
No announcement inserted until
paid for.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-03-28

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J. D, CoNANT, THE SLAYER OF JOE TOWNSEND,
 DISCHARGED.
JURY WAS OUT ONE HOUR.
One of the Most Interesting Criminal Trials in Recent Years
 Terminated.

"'Not guilty was the verdict of the jury in the trial of J, D. Conant for the killing of Joe Townsend, !" says today's Gazette. "TFe conelu. sion was reached in about an hour after the jury started in to deliber- ate. The verdict was returned at 3;30 p. m. Tuesday. It was stated that on the first ballot nine were for acquittdl ard three for involun- tarY manslaughter. It did not take long for the three to change over.
 "Conants counsel putup a strong line of self-defensA and the prosecu tion was unable to shake effeetually the testimony to the effect that Townsend made threats to kill Co., nant. The veteran criminal lawyer, Col. Geo. w. Murphy, was assisted in the defense by Judge E. M. Mer- rlman and Hon. Thos. M. Mehaffey. The court house is still ringing with the complimentary words pronounce ed by those who heard Judge Merri- mans address to the jury in behalf of Conant. It was generally declar- ed to have been most masterly eff fort.
 Against the skillful defense con ducted by the able trio of legal lights mentioned, Prosecuting At torney Gray and Hon. Walter ). Terry fought valiantly ard diligent. ly. It was one of the most interest t. ing criminal trials in Little Rock for several years.
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STILL THEY EMlGRATE.

Another carload of Italians pass ed through this city over the Iron Mountain road Tuesday. They were going direct to Chicago from New Orleans. Fully 1000 of the foreign CTS have passed through Pine Bluff in the past several days. We have been informed that these emigrants are direct from their mother coun- try and are being induced to come to this country by leader of their race, who resides at Chicago, and who describes this country as a "land of promise"
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4 QUEER ACCIDENT
Happened On the Iron Mountain
 Road Near Town.

The north bound Iron Mountain passenger train was delayed about thirty minutes Tuesday afternoon by a slight accident, which could have been very serious one and much death and destruction might have certainty resulted.
 About three miles south of here the land on either side oi the track is flooded with stagnant water. As the train neared this point, big clumsy oak tree fell across the track. Luckily the wood struck the boiler Of the engine just above the cow catcher aud was thrown to the side. The engineer quickly reversed his throttle and stopped the train. The force of the tree injured the big iron structure.
 The damage, which was of a very slight nature, vas soon repaired and tte train continued it's journey to this city. The oak had decaYed rom the long standing water. If the train had been a few seconds later, it is no telling what serious damage would have been done.
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 A SETTLEMENT.

A power of attorney from the United Trust Company (imited) to the circuit clerk to satisfy deed of trust Jon the s. W. ar. of section 27 all of section B and west one half of section 34 in township 5 range 7 for $6O00, was filed in the circuit court this morning. Mrs. Maria Kaufman filed suit in the 3hancery court Tuesday afternoon against MT. M. L. Altheimer, to recover lands in sections 21, and 31, in township range 10.
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Glory to God in the Highest.

8nent the Mayors inaugural ad- rass we are much gratified to learn sbat we at last have 8 magnani- toous Lord Mayor, one who is great snd kind enough in heart to dispense Fitb the usual obsequious ceremony Heretofore required of all citizens to Ets Lord. Our new Mayor has mag |banimously granted the hitherto Unknown but much longed-for privi- aege of remaining covered in his presence. Rejoice, all ye humble eitizens, in the glorious and kind heart of our new Lord who has re- leased US from the obligation of bar ang our heads and standing aside 'Eith meekness and humility when bur Lord Mayor passes. This grand snan and Lord Mayor is beginning bt once to strike the shackles of Slavery from our limbs, and we will soon be free men. And hark ye citizens, we are allowed the hitherto unknown pri7ilege of addressing this noble parsonage as "Plain Bart Alexander. Verily,our Ionged-for freedom is at hand. Glory be to God in the highest, who is His Great love and foresight gave us such a grand "noble-man, who is now making his mighty crusade for the freedom of his lowly subjects.
 A Subject.
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4 RECTOR FIRE.
A Widows Unisured Home Consum
 ed Last Night.

A one.story six-room residence owned and occupied by Mrs. Mary Rogers, aud situated about two blocks southwest of the Richard AL len Institute on the outskirts of the city, caught fire about eight o'clock last evening and owing to the very great distance the building was sit- uated from the fire limits, it was soon consumed by the flames. The building was valued at $500.
 Mrs. Rogers home had been in- sured but her policy had recently expired aud she was unable to re- new same owing to the prevailing antitrust law.
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STOLE CATTLE
Two Negroes Get Their Feet Into I
 For Monkeying With Cattle.

Julius Smith and Hays Hudson, two negroes, now languish in the Jefferson county iail, awaiting their trials for cattle stealing, with which offence they are charged.
 l. is claimed that these men, together with a pal who is still at large, picked up eight ropes in 9 road in Talledeoa township and sold the ropes to a friend. It happened that the ropes had tied to their ends eight little cows, but of course, the men did not know that. The men were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Pleas Culpepper and Deputy Con- stable Thos. Cummings, of Tallede. ga.
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SAD INDEED.
Husband of One of Pine Bluffs Most
 Popular Young Women Dead.

The sad intelligence of the death of Mir. Cornelius Lucey, which occurred in St. Louis Tuesday night, reached our city this morning. Those who heard the news were umbfounded, as his illness had meyer been an nounced in this city.
 Mir. Will Riley and son, Hicks, re- turned this morning from St. Louis, here they had been visiting Nil. and Mrs. Lucey for few days. Mir. Riley left that city early last even ing. He said Mir. LuceA had been sick for several weeks and recently underwent surgical operation, but he was feeling much better when he left, and he thought Mr. Lucey was recovering. Mir. Lucey was sthe de- voted husband of the former Miss Nellie Hicks of this city. They were mai ried on April 27th, 1898, not quite one year ago.
 Mr. Lucey was special agent for Che American surety Co. lie was q most influential and wealthy St, Louis citizen and was held in high esteem by the capitalists of that place.
 A wife and three brothers are left to mourn his death.
 The remains will be brought to his city for interment. The funeral will take place from St. Joseph $ Catholic Church Friday !morning al II o'clock. The friends of the family invited.
 The relatives have our heartfelt sympathy iL their hour of bereave- ment.
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Messrs. Eugene Sonfield and Wm. O'Sullivan, travelling representatives for the American Tobacco Co.,, came down from Little Rock this morning. They said the capital city is throng- ed with citizens from every quarter of the state and they are confident that something will turn up in the way of amending the Antitrust law as the visitors seemed determined.
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Y. M. c. A.

The Y. M. c. A. board in their meeting last night took action extending cordial invitation to the J. Ed Murray camp of Confederate Veterans to hold their social sessions in the Institute.
 The following gentlemen were elected to membership in the Y, M. 0. A.: P. L. Austin, R. T. Pray, ". G. Carnes, K. T. Roberts, A. G. Bedell, W. B. Howell, Dr. W. P. Grandy, N. P. Tompkins, Earl Phillips.
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THE VALHALLA
Meets and Elects Officers for the
 Ensuing Year.

The Valhalla Club held it's regular meeting in it's rooms on Second ave- nue Tuesday night. A great deal of important business was transact ed, such as election of officers for the ensuing year, admission of six new members and application for a charter. w. D. Hearn was re- elected president: R. c. Thompson, vice-presIdent; J. T. Bradford, sec retary; J w. Wilkins, treasurer; E. c. Howell, F. H. Head, D, c. Bell and w. N. Trulock, directors.
 This club is composed of some of the most .repl esen tativelneu of our city the names of whom insure it's success and a substantial and dig nified position in tbe State. It is now in comfor table quarters and is rapidly making improvements, which will add to the comfort and pleas ures of it's members. Knowing the men connected with this club, we know that the Valhalla is not only going to be substantial business organization, but will be Q first class business mems club in every particular, and will be second to none in the state; and be a credit to our city. We are informed that such ministers of the Gospel of the city, as.may desire, and who may then be elected by the club, are to be made honorary members exempt ed from all dues, but to have all privileges of the club.
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LOCKED UP, FOUR DESPERATE CHARAc- TIERS TAKEN IN BY
 THE POLICE. HELD UP A COUNTRYMAN But Got Their Moneys Worth and Several Black Eyes As
 a Dessert.
HELD UP A COUNTRYMAN.

One of the most daring hold ups ever attempted in this city was planned aud partly carried out last night.
 The principals in the sneaking trick are Tim Kllleen, Richard Gun hing, Thos. Hughes and George Hamilton, all white. They are tramps and are doubtless fugitives from justice from several diff ferent cities as their appearance purely demonstrates that they are professional crooks.
 About eleven o'clock Tuesday night the four above named toughs accosted MT. Jim McKenzie, farm laborer who resides in the vicinity of this city and who was visiting friends here, while he was walking towards the business part of town on Third avenue, and ordered him to give up all he bad on his person.
 Mckenzie, who is very powerful man physically, did not comply with their demand and all four Of the highwaymea jumped upon and beat him until he sank to the ground. McKenzle gave the men warm re- eeption and succeeded in knocking two of tkem down before they oyer powered him. Although under the men and flat upon his back, McKen- zie continued his fight and was de- termined not to give up
 In the meantime Officer Walters was walking his beat in that yicin- ity, and as the electric light shone brightly at ike point of the hold-up, he luckily saw the scramble and with his revolver in hand ran to the place. He leveled his gun on the four strangers and whistled for help. Assistant Chef Peterson ac- companied by several others O. the night force heard the call and were soon at Walters side.
 The Big Four" were soon march. ing, not through Georgia, but through the streets to the county jail Two of them possessed beauti- full black eyes, while Mckenzie es- capped with only several slight scratches.
 The highwaymen were tried be- fore Judge Brown this morning aud were transferred to Justice Vance, who immediately bound them over to await the action of the grand jury.
 The new police force are starting early in getting their 'rep" up and we can vouch for the fact that there will not be a criminal within fifty miles of tEis city inside of one mouths time, for the new force will nab them as fast as they present themselves.
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Capt. N, T. Rober ts had a narrow " escape this morning from a serious runaway. He was coming down town in his cart when his horse took fright at a train on Fourth avenueand rapidly ran to Brewster & Henslee' s stable. The Captain guided his steed all right, but just as he drove into the stable the harness broke, the cart tipped over and the Captain got a jar, but no serious dam age was done.
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News From Little Rock.

A telegram was received in this city this afternoon from Secretary Ed Russell, who is among the dele gates at Little Rock today. Hesaid the train would not leave Little Rock until 10:30 o'clock this evening. This is done fin order to allow the hundreds of delegates to visit friends and relatives before returning home. He did not state what the big meet ing is doing.
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PLEASE EXPLAIN.
.,,a of This County Puzzled Over ,,e Representatives Actions.

rho neople of Jefferson county will
 ,oased to have an explanation ' om Representatives Foster and
 or ao as to theii reason for voting
 % 4oble 1he motion of Mir. Neal of \. gford. in the House Monday pnrning. This motion was to ' offect that the committee l' \ insnrance be allowed to make in Ia.tioation and report at an early o+o whether or not the antitrust 'n lately enacted into a law can be 1r8ife6 so as to not iujuriously taf- pot eur fire insurance and still effect ,oIlv abolish the obnoxiods trusts rorkipg in this State.
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ABDUCTED HER
A Negro Steals a Girl and Gets
 Himself in Trouble.

Deputy Sheriff Robert Joanscn this morning arrestt d St ott Davis 2 young negro man, and had him lock ed in the Jefferson county jail to await the coming of the Dumas, Ark, authorities, who will carry him back to that place.
 Davis IS charged with abduction. He stole the fifteen -yeaT-old daugh- ter of Will Witnerspoon, a negro f4rmer at Dumas, and brought her to this place. They were living to- gether at small plantation near this city when Johnson made the ar rest.
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 ON HAND

The Iron Mountain accommoda- tion passenger train, which left this city at 6:55 o'clock this morning, car ried seventy-five determined Pine Bluff citizens to the Antitrust bat tie. field. Thay went to attend the big Commercial Convention, which is being held in that city today, to secure the amendment of the danger ous Antitrust law, that is the talk and frightener of the statkat present.
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Mr. john ;. Clpgg, the efficient sur veyor of he Muskegon Lumber Co !, with heae quarters at Little Rock, was visitor in our city last night. Mir. Clegg was enroute to sheridan, where he will do some survey ing for his company.
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Mir. "Duck" Rosenberg, one of Pine Bluffs most popular young men ,has accepted a position with Mir. Wm. Burke as solicitor for the neat little fountain dish- washer. "Duck" is a hustler and we predict success for him in bis new liLe.
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MT. E. l.. Black wood has resigned his position as night clerk at the Arlington Hotel and leaves tonight for St. Louis, where he will remain for several weeks. From that city he will go to Hot Springs, which place he anticipates making his fu- ture home.
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Miss Eloise Angel left Tuesday .af ternoon for Rogers. Ark, where she goes to attend the ". c. T. U Con ventlon, which convenes at that place today. Miss Angel was chos- en as d delegate from this city.
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Desu, alias Cotton Belt Frankv a white man, was arrested this morn Ing by the police and fined $5 for yagrancy. Being unable to pay his line he was committed.
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MT. Herman Weller. of Galena, han', who has been the guest of rel a1lyes in this city for the past sever al days, returned to his homo Tues day afternoon.
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Mrs. Wm. Craig, wife of ex-Chief Craig, and children left Tuesday af- tern oon for Little Rock, where they will visit Mrs. Craig's mother for a few weeks. From there they will go to Des Moines, Ia., to be the guest of relatives for the summer.
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A marriage license was issued in the County Clerks coffee this morn Ing to MT. Robert Burdess of this county, aud Miss Roxyann Berry, oi Jefferson Springs.