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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-08-15
WHEN THEIR WORK IS DONE
Portraits of Great Persons Taken When
They Are Old.

The portraits of five American
women in bass relief are to be placed
on the western staircase of the capt
toll at Albany-Capt. Molly Pitcher,
Harriet Beecher Stowe, Frances f..
Willard, Clara Barton and Susan B.
Anthony. None of them is pictured
as young Mrs. Stowe is there as an
old woman, yet Mrs. Stowe wrote
"Uucle Toms Cabin" when but lit
tie over 40, and did nothing to equal
it in after years. Frances Willard
was only about 60 when she died, but
she had begun the labors which
brought her reputation when quite a
young woman.
1t seems a pity sometimes that the
most important memorials of men
and women who have attained to emf
nence should be presented to us in
portraits destined for posterity as old
persons, with their life work done and
the records of their struggles-not
the glow of their youthful promise
written on their faces. We know
Gladstone best after his battles were
all won and the queen as she sits al
most helpless with no trace in her face
of the girl who promised no more
than she fulfilled, and who became at
once the inspiration Of her subjects.
Our best-known portraits of Lincoln
were taken when his power was
proved. Suppose we had never
known Mrs. Ballington Booth in the
days of her wonderful beauty, but
waited to see her pictured as an old
person with glasses! All that the later
years have proved in every one of
these cases was in them when young,
undeveloped, to be sure, but there.
1t is apt to have a discouraging effect
upon the young, this disregard of the
youthful promise with the presenta-
ton only of its attachments in old age,
and the cultivation of this disregard
creates almost unconsciously GER
ain skepticiSm among us. Most of
is have been taught to associate wis
ION with years, and sincerity of pur-
pose only with, its fulfillment.-Har-
oer's Bazaar.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-08-15
A NEW FUEL.
Astatki Is Both Cheaper and Cleaner
Than Coal.

In appearance astatki, product Of
the oil wells of Baku, is dark, viscous
luid not more in6ammable than veg
etable oil, and less so than coal. AS
a steam-producer it has no rival, and
the demand for this purpose is con-
stantly on the increase. Nothing else
is burned on railways in Central Asia,
the Caucasus and southern Russia,
on the Black sea, Caspian and river
steamers, and in the innumerable in
dustrlal works HA!cA. are sprlnslne
into existence on the Azov littoral.
On the railways which employ this
substitute for coal, locomotive ten
ders are not piled high with black
diamonds, but carry sheet iron as
tatki tank, which is filled by pumping
or the force of gravity. Numerous are
the systems of feeding furnaces with
astatki; and, indeed, every engineer
has his own pet apparatus. The prin-
ciple of all is that of the Roots blow
er. A current Of steam, or preferably
air, carrying with it the fuel in minute
subdivision, is forced at high pressure
through a nozzle, called a "pulver-
izer," into the tubular interior of the
boiler to be heated.
The result is an intensely white,
roaring flame, and in pulverizers Of
the largest type the value of astatki
as compared with coal on a steam
raiser, is as two and a half to one. The
former sells at Baku at $3.50 per ton,
and when the pipeline connecting
that place with Batoum is complete
astatki will be delivered at the steam
er's side at something like four dol
lars. At the latter price coal will be
clearly unable to compete with its
youthful rival. Nor do the advan.
tages ofastatki end with its cheapness
Engines burning it require no army
of stokers, for all that is necessary in
the largest is man to regulate the
supply by taps. There is no smoke,
litter or dust. Many a passenger by
ocean steamer will bless the day when
astatki shall supplant coal, and the
stokers who are roasted alive in trop-
zeal waters will have still greater rea-
son to be thankful for the revolution.
Pail Mall Magazine.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-08-15
New Secretary Of War Talks.

In an interview Secretary of War
Root declared that from now on the
war in the Philippines would be push
ed with all possible energy. By the
end Of the rainy season, he said, fifty
thousand American soldiers would be
in the field, aud that If these were not
sufficient, more would be sent. All
necessary arms and supplies will be
sent at once. Aguinaldo has made a
formal appeal to the Powers for re-
cognition of the Filipinos, under his
,cld arguments. At Washington it is
believed his Plea will receive no at
Mention.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-08-15


letter, Carbuncles Sores,
mailed Swift Specific
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-08-15

A general suspension of coal mining
operations in Illinois is threatened.
The operators have issued an ultima.
tum notifying the strikers that unless
the arbitration plan is adhered to they
will not use their influence to settle
the troubles at Pana and Virden.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-08-15
The Palace.

The Palace Hotel, Sixth and Vine,
Cincinnati, is popular resort. The
rates are So to So per day, American
plan, and ST. up, European plan. The
fare is good, and prompt attention is
given the guests. Remember the
Palace when in the city. 45.tf
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-08-15
Earnings of Indian Railways.

Discussing the earnings of Indian
railways last year, the London Econo-
mist declares that certain lines earned
more from the haulage of food stuffs
INTO the ADMINISTRATOR districts
than they would get, in normal sea-
sons, from the outward movement of
native-grown produce.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-08-15
S. S. S. GOES
TO THE BOTTOM.

In every test made 8. s. s. easily
demonstrates its superiority over other
blood remedies, Itmatters not how OBJ
stinate the case, nor what other treat.
ment or remedies have failed, s. s. S.
always promptly reaches and cures any
Use where the blood is in any way involved.
eryone who has had experience with
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-08-15

At a big meeting OF Cleveland bust
ness men the lawlessness which has
attended the trolley car strike was
bitterly denounced and $4,000 was
subscribed to fund to be used in fel-
retiDg out the dynamiters. The estsb-
lishment of military post Cleve.
land was demand.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-08-15
Promptly Reaches the Seat
Of all Blood diseases and
Cures the Worst Cases. dis s

obstinate
deepad blood
ncontrovbe
remedies
violently
Of tai drdt the sustern of tKnraua
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-08-15
Reason for It's Failure.

A recent social affair proved a fiat
allure because the only person all
knew to abuse was the first to arrive
and the last to go home.---Atchison
Globe.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-08-15

Ii you are TO have sale of live
stock, farm products, household and
kitchen furniture, advertise in the
Advocate. It
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-08-15
State Democratic Convention.
Lexington, KY, Aug. l6, 1899.

Low rates from all points in Ken
lucky via the Queen and Crescent
Route account above meeting. Tickets
good returning the 10Th instant.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-08-15

Mrs T w Lee, Montgomery, Ala writes: "Some years
ago nocuated with poison by a who infected
my babe with blood faint. covered with and
ulcers from head to foot aid in great extremity prayed
die Several prominent physicians treated me- N all
to no purpose The mercury and potash which they
gave seemed to add fuel to the awful fame which
devouring me. was advised by friends who had seen
wonderful cures made by it, to try Swts Specific. iml
proved from the start the medicine seemed 20 direct
TO the of the trouble and force the poison Twenty
bottles cured me completely" Swift's Specific
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-09-16

Illinois Legislature are brought out
further by the following Interviews:
Thomas Il. Mllchrist. Of 14O Dear.
born street, a Republican member Of
the Senate from Cook County, was not
altogether pleased with the general
aspect Of matters at Springfield. lie
said:
"There was feeling that money was
In circulation for the purpose Of killing
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-09-16

certain proposed legislation. ! did
not see any of It. None Of 1t was Of
fered to me either directly or Indirect
ly. Before the time for the Leglsln.
ture to meet an effort was made at the
Palmer House In this city to lay down
lines for the organization OF the Sen
ate In accordance with honesty and the
interests of the people. Several men
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-09-16

Of recognized character were parties
to this movement, and after convincing
myself that such was the case I con.
scented to affiliate with them. How.
ever. II soon became apparent that our
leaders were not sufficiently skilled In
gang methods to control matters, and
mt once abandoned hope Of results.
"Certain moguls had everything their
own way In the Senate. Whatever was
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-09-16

unsatisfactory to them was speedily
set aside. Take the telephone bill. for
example. 1t passed the House and
came over to the Senate. AS soon as
1t came up 1t was referred to COM
mittee and no more was heard of 1t.
Similar was the fate Of the school
book bill. We pay too much for school
books. There was a chance for relief,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-09-16

Continued on Page seven.l
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-28
BATH CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
ESPECIAL TO THE PRKzs.J

Bath, February 27.-The wal NEST meet
Ing of Bath oity government held here
during the present administration took
place tonight when the city fathers met
to settle-the affairs Of the year. The ex-
element all came about over abatemen t
of taxes. 1t seems that $1,000 was appro-
priated for this purpose. About 500 Of
1898 taxes were abated as we'll as some
5000 Of taxes Of previous years. Mayor
Torrey WAS in favor OF charging that 5000
to the city of Bath account so that the
1890 remaining Of the $4,000 could be used
in paying bills, An order to this eff,
passed the aldermen but was tabled In the
council and a joint convention followed
which resulted in leaving the 5000 un Ter
the abatement of taxes head, and the pas.
sage Of an order directing the mayor to
draw his warrant for 5000 TO be charged
to the appropriation for highways which
money should be used In paying the bills
he alluded TO.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-28
WESTBROOk.

The monthly nesting of the wsstbrook
grange was held Saturday and was we'll
atten ded. Dinner was served noon an
the afternoon was devoted TO sociability.
The Westbrook board Of REPATRIATION
will be in session at Odd Fellows tlock,
Main street, in the ASSESSORS room. Tues
day, Wednesday. Thursday and Friday
Of this week.
The report of the secretary Of the boar q
Of health for the municipal year ending
February IA, shows that l49 deaths have
occur red. This number is an increase
over last year and very decided one over
two years ago. The mum Der OF contagious
diseases were as follows: Diphtheria, o.:
typhoid, 10; tuberculosis, 4.
Mr.. Vim. Babb, residing on Bridge
street, an aged and respected citizen. died
at an early hour Monday morning, after
an illness of about week, as a result
of a stroke of paralysis. The funeral
services are to be held this afternoon at
o'clock from the late residence
All English speaking voters of Ward 4,
both Democrats and Republicans, are re-
quested to meet at Brown street school
house at 7.30 Wednesday evening. All
voters opposed TO the action of the s.
called Peoples party are earnestly re-
guestea to be present.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-28
SOUTH PORTLAND.
HE WAS ENDORSED BY CITIZENS
CAUCUS In THE EVENING.

A Straight Republican Ticket Nsmed--
The Convention was Large. Enthu.
siastic and Harmonious -Citizens
Caucus Presented a Mixed Ticket
with n strong Democratic Flavor.
The Republicans Of South Portland
lined up yesterday afternoon with un-
broken ranks and at one Of the largest
most enthusiastic and harmonious eau
cuses ever held, nominated Hon. K. &.
Reynolds for Mayor and named candi.
date, for aldermen, school committee and
constables.
At 29Op. m, the hour fixed for the
assembling of the party, Oasis hall In
Knightville was packed. G. n. Trefeth-
en-, chairman of the town committee,
called the caucus to order and read the
call. and on motion c. N. Trefethen was
made permanent chairman and Geo. II.
Henley, secretary.
Mr.. Trefethen said he was pleased to see
so many Republicans present and referred
to the citizens movement as scheme
gotten up by Dem ,crats and Thoughts that
some Republicans had signed the pc
tition for a citizens caucus through a
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-28
PoRTIAND's HEALTH.
Report of Secretary Dyer for the Past
Four Weeks.

There were CD deaths In the city for the
four weeks ending Feb. IS from the fol-
lowing causes: Pneumonia, ten; acoi-
dental, six; phthisis. five; apoplexy. bror-
chitis and la grippe, four each; prema-
tire birth and ssnility, three each; can
Ger, nephritis and paralysis, two each
paralysis of The brain. softeniDg Of the
brain. :conv ulsions. membranous croup,
diabetes, gangrene of the leg, disease Of
the heart, hamilton, intestinal o5struc-
ton, Inflammation Of the kidneys. en-
larEement of she liver. meningitis. neu-
ritis aud tuberculosis, one each.
The annual rate per 1000 is 1878. Fol-
the corresponding period fast year there
were rs deaths and the annual rate wal
q. 81, not including still births.
There were two deaths ut the Greedy
Hospital and three at the Maine General.
The death by wards were as follows:
Ward, /, IL; Ward ,, 10; Ward 8, 4; Ward
4, s: Ward &. 0; Ward 8. 8; Ward Z. 10.
Place Of burial-Evsrgreen, &c; Calvary
cemstery, 20; Forest City, 20; Western
cemetery. /; Long Island, 1 4; taken AWAY
for burial, IS; still births, 8; brought
here for burial; Is.
Age-Under year. @: year and under
years, u; 20 years and under 30 years,
I; 80 years and under 40 years, 3, 40 years
and under so years, 8; so years and un.
der 90 years, q; 60 years and under 7(
years, .; 20 years and under so years, q
81 years and under 90 years, IL; 90 years
and under 100 years. /.
Contagious diseases-Scarlet fever
Ward 9, /; Ward 8. !; Ward J, |. Diph-
liberia. Ward l. =; Ward =, 4; Ward 4, /
Ward O, /; Ward Z. /.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-28
SEE WINDOW.
Corner Congress and P!eb!e.
feb25-d3t
MORRILLS.

: The funeral services over the remains
of the late Frank l.. Lincoln. were held
Sunday forenoon from the residence of
her father, L. l. Lincoln, Main street,
North Deering. Rev. K. W. Weber of
Rumford Falls officiated. The floral
tributes were numerous and beautiful,
among the numper being double cres-
cent from the employees of the Portland
and Rumford Fails railroad. large
floral piece from the officers and directors
of the same railroad. The Woodfords
Universalist Sunday school,of which the
deceased was librarian, sent So pinks.
The pail bearers were from the Sunday
school. The remains were taken to Bath
on the afternoon train for burial.
A pretty home wedding was held Sat-
urday evening at the home of the bride )
sister, Mrs. George Head. Beckett street,
Portland. the contracting parties being
Miss Matte M. Jones of Morrills Corner
and Mir. Sylvapus NJ. Libby of Pownal.
The ceremony was performed by Rev
f. J.. Nelson. the former pastor of All
Souls Upiversalist church at Morrills
The young couple are to reside at is Stone
street, Portland.
The Young Ladies' Missionary society
of Clark's Memorial Methodist church,
met with Mrs. II. s. Johnson, South
street, last evening. Miss Ina Moses, who
recently returned from South America,
gave an interesting account of her work
there.
The Deering Electric Light and Power
company is changing all of the lamps of
their old patrons and giving their new
ones suitable TO the new voltage. The
company is also having its transfo' mer
house on the power station at Wood
fords, painted.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-28
AUGUST FLOWER.

ut is surprising fact says Prof
Houton, that in my travels in all parts
OF the world, TO. the last ten years,
have met more people having used
Green's August Flower than any
other remedy, for dyspepsia. deranged
liver and stomach, and for constipation
find for tourists and statesmen, or for
persons filling Office positions, where
headaches and general bad feelings from
irregular habits exist, that Green's
August Flower is grand remedy. Ii
does not injure the system by frequent
use, and is excellent for sour stomachs
and indigestion" sample hotties
free at i. f. Fiekett's, 2l2 Danforth, L.
w. Stevens, 107 Portland, McDonough 4
Sheridan's, 235 Congress, and J. II. Goold
d Co.'S POI Federal st.
Sold by dealers in all civilized countries.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-28
At Its lastImeeting the Sunbeam, society
elected the following.otficers for the ersu

At Its ast,meeting the Sunbeam, society
elected the following :otfioers for the ersu .
ing terms:
Pres.-Mrs. ID. X. Ford.
Vice Pres. Miss Edna Seavey
ec.-Marion Bradford.
rreas.-Hazel Webb.
Social Com.-Minnie Swallow, Laura
Webb.
Lookout Com. Lillian Rogers, Martha
Quinn.
This afternoon the society will meet
with Addie Mcvane, Cottage street.
The Goodwill circle will meet wednes-
day with Mrs. Leighton, c street.
This evening at Stroudwater. Mr.. Guy
Davis, bookkeeper at the Lowell bicycle
factory will marry Miss johnson Of
Stroudwater village. MIR. and Mrs. Davis
will make their home in Woodfords.
Walter Hutchinson of Pleasantdale,
formerly of Knightville, was present
Sunday evening at the Knightville NJ. f.
church and led the Young Peoples meet
ing
The stockholae RS of the South Portland
Cooperative Association will hold a
meeting. Tuesday evening, Feb. IS, at
7.3U O'Clock IN the unoccupied store in
the X. p. building. All members are
req uested to be present.
On Wednesday evening lecture will be
delivered in the Peoples NJ. L church for
the heneht OF the Ladies' Circle by Rev.
&. G. Phelan of Westbrook.
There will be an Epworth League bust
ness meeting in the vestry of the Peoples
church Thursday evening next
The fair and entertainment announced
to take place ct Cash's Corner this even
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-28

entertained he- friends, Miss Nellie Walsh.
on Friday ev q ug.
Mrs. Sargent Of Brewer is visiting her
son, Mr.. Fred ". Sargent. at his home
on Brown street.
Mrs. Fred W. Carter. who has been very
III owing to Q relapse Of the grip. is some
what improved and the attending ply
sician. DIR. Rogers, gives hope Of speedy
recovery.
Kew. Mr.. Newcomh. the new pastor Of
Bethany church. will arrive In South
Portland ThnrsdAY next
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-28
SENATE CUTS DOWN NAVAL IN.
CREASE.

Washington, February 2z-The Senate
committee on naval affairs today held
a meeting for consultation on the naval
appropriation bill. Although the blu
will he considered by the appropriation
committee 1t was decided to antagonize
IN House increase for the navy aud the
committee will recommend only six new
war vessels ms cad of twelve, provided
for in the House bill. The Senste CON-
mittee will recommend two bettleships,
two ar ne'l cruisers aud two light cruisers.
The mmittee will not N commend any
in re,se over thu House price of $4i5
pr ton for arm)r.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-28
LAWRENCE WILL WANT INCREAs E

Lawrence. Mass, February "a The
result Of the Fall River conference be-
tween mill owners and representatives
of the employees will probably have the
effect of uniting the local textile workers
In q demand for the restoration of the old
scale Of wages. With one or two oxcep-
tions the ten per cent cut town enforced
over year ago is still in vogue through
out tho mills in this city.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-28
GEN. ZURLINDEN REMOVED.

London, February 81. "A despatch from
Paris to newspaper here says its corre-
spondent hears that President Loubet has
already signed decree removing General
Zurlinhsn from the post Of military gov.
ernor OF Paris, aud appointed General
Faure Biguet, commander of the sixteenth
army corps, to succeed him. The latter
has been consistent upholder Of the in
nocence OF Dreyfus There Is no con-
firmation Of this statement from other
sourceR
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-28
CITY OF PORTLAND.
10 The Electors Oc the City CT
Portland;

Nclirc u hereby given lie. tac raard OF
Rc.lstrAtiou ot Voters of said city viii be IN
oieH ~. sion at Room Number Eleven (i1l CIT.
Binding. u1on each of the Twelve secu! .r days
prior 10 the alumcipal election. which occurs
on NuaGar. the sig ia day OF March cc,.t, Icing
rom February twentieth 10 March i%th, inclu-
siva, Ill1 first nine secular days OF srid scS-
sion W.. February twentieth 10 March First.
inclusive y Il De 4or Tie purpose OF receiving
evidence toucinnst ,hn qualification o. Voters ~
Said city. ana 20 revtSa ami correct the Voting
Llsts % the several warts therein from nine
O'Clock N the forenoon 10 one O'Clock IN tue
afternoon from three TIL five O'clock Ia tlio
afternoon a9d from seven till nlGe ID tue ever
ing vNcel tiag OH toe last dag Of said session
March $50 when n will nos b In session after
Five olclocS ia the . itern0or. The sessions on
MarcA md. 5rd and 4tn. VIII b. Tor tho purpose
10 enable he Beard 10 verify The correctness NJ
said lists ANA iGg closing Up the records oi SAID
session,
AUGUSTUS f. GERRIsH, } RoSrd OF
MONROE n ELANcHARAI Eeslsratiou
MICHAEL Z. MCCAIN, Gt&otcrS,
Portland, February 10, iS9t iceitca
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-28

to worry of mind, when consumption
is invited by the condition of the lungs
and blood, then there is a real scare.
What is to be done to purify and vitalize
the blood? What will stop that hacking
cough and strengthen the weak lungsf
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II strengthens weak lungs and cures obsti-
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of the lungs and kindred ailments, which,
If neglected or rnskillfully treated, lead
up to consumption.
MY wife had hemorrhage of the lungs"
writes W. A. Sanders, Esq, OF Hern, Mason Co,
W. Va. she had ten hemorrhages, and the
people all around here said she would never be
well again. But she began to take Or. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. and soon began to
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the merits Of this medicine they may enclose
selfaddressed envelope with stamp, and will
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Send DR.. r. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. y, 81
one-cent stamps, to cover cost of mailing
only, and he will send you free copy of
his 1908 page illustrated Common Sense
Medical Adviser, the best medical work
published. Cloth-bound 81 stamps.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-28
Two NEW posTMAsTERs.

Washington, February z7.-Mslviile W.
Too.n,.sar hos been appointed postm astsr
at Dil mont Center and Arthur s. Cobb
at HastlDgs
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-28
A11sCELL.aNEoUs.
LOW TELEPH0iE RATES.
PORTLAND EXCHANGE.

Only $500 ~ year. party
metallic circuit. measured
service, for "a residence leic-
phone.
Can you afford TO be with
out IL
Manager will furnish a's
particulars.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-28

Az tho conclusion Of Mr.. Reynolds's
short speech the caucus adjourned.
MEETING OF CANDIDATES AND
TOWN COMMITTEE
The Republican town committee and
the Republican candidates for city efflces
are requested to meet at Oasis hall.
Kuiehtviile, Thursday evening next at s
O'Clock. A full attendance Is requested
as matters of Importance will be con-
sidered.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-28

ing has been postponed to Friday even
ing next.
The Good Templars will meet tonight
in their lodge rooms and choose delegates
to the State convention which will be held
In Augusta.
THE OLD WRECK AT KNIGHT
WILLIE