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The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-06
CENTURY ENDS
AT MIDNIGHT, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 81,
1893.

Hundreds of persons contend that
the twentieth century will begin Janu-
AIRY L, 1900, while other hundreds con-
tend with equal positiveness that the
correct date is January ], 1901" writes
Edward Box in the October Ladies'
HOME Journal "rhe 1900 contingent
argue that, Of course, the heH century
begins with its mineral date, and go on
to figure out very deity that with the
last day Of the year 1899 the hundred
years will have run their course. They
argue that if the first year ended with
December 81 of the year /, the nine
teen hundredth year must, of course,
end with December 81, 1899, and the
first day of January, 1900. is, therefore,
the first dav of the new century. And
curiously enough, this latter figure is
correct, but only in a mineral sense.
These statistIcians overlook one very
important fact, however. that it re-
quires one hundred years to make a
century, and it calls for no expert
mathematician to figure it out that the
full hundred years of the nineteenth
century will not have run their course
until ~ O'Clock midnight Of the 3lst Of
December, 1900. Numerically, we en-
ter the twentieth century with Janu-
airy l, 1900. But, nevertheless, we
must complete the entire year Of 1900
and go through it's S65 days, before the
actual nineteen hundred years shall
have run their course"
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-06

side. Architects, by the by, have Ger
taihly given rent to some very sub
lime fancies, in the hotels and inns
through this wild country. All OF
them are surrounded by charming
parks and located in WAYS to COM
maud the most extensive and delight
full views. The parks and private
grounds Of residences are often gems
of landscape gardening
As the Baltimore estate Is always in
teresting to the visitor, you MAY not
mind hearing OF it again and Again.
The palace itself, OF the French renais-
sance style, can be easily imagined
from the picture. But it is of the beau
tiful smooth white drives that wind
through the ten thousand acres that
one never wearies. All these are Dor
dered by such native shrubbery as
climbing roses and honeysuckles, and
to bowl along over them, Under cloud
less skies, the pure mountains air max
ing your pulses bound, dream-land
of meadows and forcets and glades
and rills on every side. Well, it is
enough to make a poet drink.
The estate includes a Jersey farm.
when wagons from the dairy carry on
brisk trade in town. Then there is a
pig ranch, where the most bijeously,
ugly, aristeersts of the pig kind grunt
beneath their unweildly weight. But
the chicken farm is a delight. Here,
indeed, is where blue blood tells. In
one chicken settlement the green
sward in alive with great snowy puffs
Of down of all sizes. In another, hun
dreds of jet black fellows strut about,
their coats cleaning in the sunshine,
their great crimson combs tossed dud-
ishIy over one eye.
FROM still another, we see SPLENDID
buff-cochins with shOggy yellow leg
gins, staggering around and craving
over their neighbOrs like October
GOebelitesI
And yet there are many other beauti-
full varieties-eac evidently from their
self-importsnt bearing of the same
blood royal.
The Vanderbilt hunting preserves"
on Mt. Pisgah, a track of eighty-four
thousand acres, we have never visited.
Asheville, being famous as a health
resort, the sanitoriums are numerous
and attractive. One is the "winyah"-
the Indian name for rest. Many are
presided over by foreign physicians Of
international reputation.
And it is alse an educational center
of no means repute. The Asheville
College for young women, alone, would
take up Many columns if 1 did justice
to the work, the president and his
SPLENDID wife the excellent faculty, of
whom Prof. Martin and Miss Lizzie
Ford are well-known to Madison, the
handsome buildings and grounds, and
the fine lot of young women there,man
of whom are from Kentucky.
Brigham Heights, the seat Of the
Military school where Major Henry
wygsnt, lately of Richmond, formerly
held sway, is too widely and favorably
known to require more than passing
comment.
There are also several large and
flourishing industrial schools-such as
are doing noble work for so many
young men and women in the South.
But did not mean to make my let
tiers an advertisement a-weakness
Asheyillians are said to be prone to.
However golden, the Sunshine, bal
my, the air. romantic the drives. and
Enchanting the scenery, our hearts will
always be most closely tied to sour
old Kentucky home"
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-06
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Thanksgiving, and let your windows
and your. advertising remind people
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Don't give your advertising and store
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The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-06

They say that U. s. Judge Walter
Evans, who is still contesting Oscar
Turner's seat in Congress from the
Louisville district. is not doing so with
the hope Of getting it, but the $1,000
and more that the body allows contes-
tants. There are others, notably the
one in this district, who have an eve to
the main chance, and who without Of
fee. could not make 5000 in 20 years.
Stanford Journal.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-06
The Appetite Of a Goat

Is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose
Stomach and Liver are out of order.
All such should know that DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. the wonderful Stomach
and Liver Remedy, gives splendid
appetite. sound digestion and regu-
lar bodily habit that insures perfect
health and great energy. Only %
cents at any Drug Store. A
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-06

Taxpayers of Lawrence county are
rejoicing over the termination of theiI
railroad bond suit, which has just beer
decided in favor OF the county by the
Supreme court Of the United States
Tue principal au interest due on bonds
up to this date amounted to over $50,
900, it being about per cent. OF tar
values. Before suit was brought anC
the bonds declared void the county
had paid over $4,000 in interest anC
one bond Of $1,000. The termination
Of this suit puts Lawrence county on
of debt.-Farmers' Home Journal.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-06
WORTH A TRIAL.

Mr.. Wash Higgins, Of Cave City, KY,
who probably knows as much about
fruit trees as any body in Barren coun-
ty, says now IS the time to protect
them against the gnawinR of rabbits by
rubbing their trunks with soft soap,
says the Glasgow Times. Mr.. Higgins
Gays, that liberal application Of soap
to the trunk Is not only an absolute
preventive TO the gnawing Of the rab.
bits. but it also brings the trees out in
springtime with a beautiful. smooth
green. healthy bark.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-06

Mr.. S. l. Midkif has installed the
first and only plant in the county for
the construction and repair of rubber
tires for vehicles, and is turning out
factory work at less than factory prices.
We examined his work and found it
equal to any in service. He will be
pleased to exhibit his own factory work
and quote prices. He puts rubber tires
on old wheels and the life of the
vehicle is prolonged so that twice then
cost is saved, not to mention the com
fort derived. oct25-tl
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-06

1t takes but minute to overcome
tickling In the throat and to stop a
cough by the nse Of One Minute Cough
Cure. This remedy quickly cures all
forms ct throat and lung troubles
Harmless and pleasant to take. 1t pre-.
vents consumption A famous specific
for grippe and its after effects Perry &
Thomas.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-06

zone Minute Cough Cure is the best
remedy i ever used for coughs and
colds. 1t is unequalled for whoopine
cough Children all like it." writes Ii,
N. Williams, Gcntrvyille, Ind. Never
fails. 1t is the only harmless remedy
that gives immediate results. Cures
coughs, colds, hoarseDess, Group, pneu-
monia, bronchitis and ali throat and
lung tronbles. Its early use prevents
consumption. Perry & Thomas.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-06
County Court DAYS.

Paris, Bourbon county, first Monday.
Richmond, Madison county, first Mon
day.
Lexington, Fayette county, second
Monday.
Stanford, Lincoln county, second Mon.
day.
Georgetown, Scott county, third Mon
day.
Danville, Boyle county, third Monday,
Nicholasville, Jessamine county, third
Monday.
Winchester, Clark county, fourth
Monday.
Versailles, woodford county, fourth
Monday.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-06

Miss Annie E. Cunning, Tyre. Mich,
says, IL suffered long time with
dyspepsia; lost flesh and became very
weak. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure com
pietely cured me-" 1t digests what
you eat and cures all forms Of stomach
trouble. Il never fails to give immedi
ate relief In the worse cases. Perry &
Thomas.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-06

go ye into all the world and preach
the gospel to every creature, beginning
at Jerusalem" is translated by the
present administration as ''Go ye into
all the world and shoot the gospel into
every creature, beginning at the Philip
pines Ky. Vindicator.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-06

Mr.. ]. Sheer. Sedalia. Mo-, saved his
child's life by One Minute Cough Cure
Doctors had given her up to die with
Group. It's an infallible cure for colds,
coughs, grippe. pneumonia, bronchitis
and throat and lung troubles. Relieves
at once. Perry < Thomas.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-06

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ter Tansy Tablets, worth their weight
in gold. A safe and certain monthly
regulator. 81 box.
MURDOCH CURE Co,
nOv29 1y Atlanta, Ga.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-06

PUTNAM FADELESS
DYES produce the fastestand
brightest colors of any known
dye stuff. Sold by G. L. Scar
cy, Waco, KY: Thomas & Adj
ans, Pamela, KY. dec6-1m
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-06

1t goes to every part-Murdoek Ca
tarrh Cure. 1t cures Colds, Hay Fever
and all forms of Catarrh. Price 81,
mailed on receipt of price. See ad-
veTtisment.
MURDOCH CURE Co,
noV29 ly Atlanta. Ga.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-06
To rnrs a Guild in nne BAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If 1t
fails to cure. 25c. Z. w. Groves sig
nature is on each box. oct25-6m.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-06

We need new word. practiology ;
meaning, the knowledge which comes
from prachcing or doing what we know.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-06

is accurately told by our
WATCHES.
Carry one and you can
reach the railroad in time
without hurry.
We are showing a line of
COIN SILVER,
GOLD FILLED, and
GOLD WATCHES
with Elgin and Walton move
ments. These are the finest
made and will out last an
ordinary life.
Prices run from Sc to SIS.
F. ]. YEAGER,
No. %, I'd st. Richmond, Ky,
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-06
F. ]. YEAGEF

No. q, "a St. Richmond, Ky,
sep6-ly
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-14
ALI Ewes on Kansas.

The Eskridge Star man is somewhat
of rhymster himself, and strings to.
gether few suggestive thoughts as
follows:
"The spring will come, thy will be
done on earth, as it is in Kansas. The
red bird to its mate will sing, merry
lay. while on the wing they emigrate to
Kansas. The sea gull from the ocean
spray, betakes himself at close of day,
and darling upward. seems to say i
too, am bound for Kansas The
wealthy magnate of New York, who
deals in bonds and mortgage stocks.
counts up his wealth, obtained by
stealth, and sends it up to Kansas. The
emIgrant from everywhere. who over
burdened with life's care, is heard to
offer up the prayer, o Lord, lead me
to Kansas. Throughout the universe
of strife, where conflict threatens free.
doms life the hero of the fight you'll
see. some son of-a-gun from Kansas.
When this old world, now crude and
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-14
School Report.

Following is the report of the school
in joint district No. 1, for month end
ing April 9TH, also for term ending
on same date. The total enrell-
ment for entire term was 10, average
attendance for monthI5, for term I44.
Those neither absent nor tardy for
month were: Katie, Lizzie, Frances
and Theresa Monger. Bertha Jessie and
Joe Potts. and George Robbins; Katie
McFadden was not absent and was
tardy only once, Lizzie and Frances
Monger were not absent and were tardy
only once during the entire term.
Superintendent Harrison was a well
come caller one day during the last
month. His remarks were to che point
and were appreciated by both teacher
and pupils. It seems too bad that we
are so favored only once each term.
School closed on April 9TH. with an
deal picnic dinner and lengthy pro-
gram. One feature of the latter being
the Island Hill Blowout" paper edit
ed by some of the pupils and others,
| Its items verehed its name. The picnic
dinner was supposed to be all sun
beknowns" to the pupils;they having, at
the close of the last term, worked a
surprise on the teacher; she attempted
to reciprocate this term but the keen
observation of the pupils penetrated the
secrets. and at 1855 when the farm
wagons began to appear we were
chagrinned to hear such remarks as.
"you diden't surprise US bit. We
| knew all about this'' etc. But such did
not mar the enjoyment of the feast.
| Long tables and chairs were brought
and all enjoyed themslyes to their seem
ingly complete satisfaction, until about
O'Clock, when the program began.
The program was well listened to.
after which general satisfaction was
expressed by all concerned. Thus
endeth our second years labors in
| Walnut Grove District. TEACHER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-14
AT PEACE WITH SPAIN.

The war with Spain is formally closed.
Peace was formally declared at Wash
ington on Tuesday the nth inst. Here
is the record of the 'slate unpleasant
ness" Cut it out out and place it in
your scrap book:
1898 -February s. Battleship Maine
blown up In Havana harbor.
March aboard of inquiry decides
explosion was due to external means.
March 28-This decision is cmmuni-
Gated to congress by the president.
April 1o-Consul General Lee leaves
Havana
April Is-Congress adopts resolution
declaring .'people of the island of Cuba
are. and of right ought to be, free and
Independent"
April zo-Above resolution signed by
President Nc Kinley and Spanish min.
lister asks for and receives his pass
ports.
April z1-Minister Woodford handed
his passports at Madrid
April 2I-President orders blockade
of eastern Cuba
April 23-Call made for rs, 900 vol
unteers.
April 26-Great Britain declares her
neutrality.
May Battle of Manila. Dewey
victorious.
July Battle of FL Caney, near San
tiago.
July 3-Destruetion of Cervera's fleet
by American ships.
July 17-Santiago formally surren.
dered,
July 26-M. Cambon sues for peace
on behalf of Spain.
| August I2-Protocol is signed by both
countries,
| December 1o-Peace treaty signed
at Paris.
189o-April Notifications exchang
ed at Washington and peace formally
declared
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-14

IT WAS not much of a job to lick
the stufin' out of Spain. We did it
by simple twist of the wrist. Dewey
regret it? Nit. But when all the
cost, in money and blood, of the pres
emit conflict with the "half devil and
half child" inhabitants of the far
away PHILIPPINE islands is counted up,
can we say the same? What glory do
we get out of subjugating those
weaklings?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-14

cold, shall burn with Iurid fame, the
wicked souls from all beneath viii seek
for safety lane,' but the righteous and
redeemed of earth. who having heard
of heavens worth. will then decide to
quit the turf and quickly 6y to Kan
Sas
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-14
Buck returned from somewhere,
this week.
MR.. 7. H. STRoUT,

PARKERsBURG, w. VA. Says
Gentlemen
I found that Beggs Cherry Cough
Syrup does the business every time
Not once has it failed to cure my child
zen of Colds or Group. Even La Grippe
gives up its hold when tackled with
Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup. 1 would
sooner be without life insurance, than
not to keep good supply of this medi'
cine in my house. Sold at
HOOPER DRUG Go
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-14

Strawberries, with bright red you
way lookout unless you have the stuff
and plenty of it you-must not touch
appearance are on the market. They
are from Texas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-14
S. B. Amidon, aged about 81 years,

S. B. Amidon, aged about 81 years,
died at his home in Hoisington on
Sunday the 9th, from diabetis. and
funeral services were held Tuesday at
100 p. m. Deceased was a conductor
on the Mo. P, and had large circle
of friends among Hoisington people
aud other citizens of the county. A
wife and son and daughter survive
him.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-30
Fighting FIERCE Battles
The United States Troops in Manila
Are Dealing Crushing Blows
to Insurgent Forces.
The FILIpIMos CONTINUE TO FALL lack,
The Pick Of the American Army Ar
rayed Against the Entire Forces
of Aguinaldo - Desperate Resist
ance IL offered, hat Yankee Pluck
Il surely Winning.

Manila, March 25.-A terrible battle
was fought this Saturday. morning
northeast of Caloocan, in which the
Americans lost 100 men, including
killed and injured, and the rebels lost
sbout 500, The first engagement be-
gan soon after daylight. Gen. Near
thurs division is to be credited with
the magnificent work done, which in
cludes the capture of several villages
and the almost complete demoraliza.
ton Of Aguinaldo's forces. The Amer
leans are still advancing and confident
" expect to take Polo and Novaliches.
soldaers Behave splendidly.
TheAmerican soldiers behaved splen-
didly, charging the strong trenches
thrown up by the rebels among the
canebrakes while the enemy kept up a
terrible firing. The ambulances were
kept continually on the firing line to
carry away the many who fell.
The gunboat Laguna entered the
small creeks fringing the coast and
aided in the assault on the Filipinos.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-30
MISSING VACANCIES
there was q Box Of Thea ana TAsy
Were Held b. the Agent
for ChaE4o0. ei

A short time since quite discussion arose
among the officials Of one Of our prominent
southern railroads - to the reason Of the
many vexatious delays and troubles in the
Transmission Of local freight. 1t was claimed
by some Of the parties interested that i vas
caused almost entirely by the stupidity or
lnet6ciency Of the local agents, and - there
was some difference of opinion on this point,
1t was decided that the matter should DO
tested.
To this end . tracer was prepared in due
and formal shape, calling for the where
abouts of One Boz Of Post-holes," which It
alleged was missing from prior shipment:
This was sent ont in the regular order Of
business, with nothing except it, Internal
nothingness" to draw attention to its un-
usual character, and passed agent after
agent without eliciting comment or Informs
ton save the stereotyped Endorsements.
"Not here"
Some Is or Is local agents were actually
passed in this way, until the tracer fell
into the hands of bright young fellow.
who was accustomed to looking into the.
business passing through his hands, and.
who speedily came to The conclusion that
the tracer had gone far enough. At any
rate the document went speedily back to
the general Office with the following in-
dorsement: BOX Of Post-holes, as per in
closed, held at this station for local charges
to amount Of $3.50. Will be forwarded on
vas Written name BTh en price IF beer It
this station is $3.50 per key" It is said that
the charges went forward.-Harper's Mag.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-30
AN AMERICAN PLATFORM.
1t viii he Adopted by Porto Rican.
Who Decide to Organize q Re.
publican Party.

San Juan de Porto Rico, March 3D.
The leaders of the radical party have
decided to organize a republican party
in Porto Rico with thoroughly Amer
lean platform. They will endeavor to
unite all factions. The platform will
be submitted at a meeting to be held
to-day, and it will indorse the policy
of President Mckinley, will pledge
fidelity to the American flag, hail the
prospect of annexation to the United
States, express the belief that the
Porto Rico courts can be trusted with
the civil government of the island. but
will declare willingness to await the
action of congress. The platform will
also favor free suffrage, public schools.
reform in taxation, free trade with the
United States, the establishment Of a
gold basis for the currency, the Amer
lean system for the judiciary, and will
pledge the party to lend every effort
towards civilization and to teach the
inhabitants to become loyal to the
United States.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-30

their elaborate ,fortifica tionsi in the out
skirts Of the city rather than see them
fall into the hands OF the Americans.
United States gunboats dropped shells
into the blockhouses and forts, with the
result that the native force was grad
ually withdrawing and moving inland
out of range.
PushlnE Forward.
The Americans have passed all the
rougher portion of the country and are
now on. comparatively level ground.
With their present position and the dis
trict to the rear cleared of all natives
the advance from now ON will be easy.
1t will be only matter of hours be-
fore the United States forces are in pos
session Of Aguinaldo's headquarters.
Our loss thus far is As killed and 145
wounded, among the killed being Col.
H. c. Egbert, of the Twenty-second in
fantry. The rebel lossis enormous.