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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
One Way of killing Time.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
II have hit" observed friend upon the
very best way Of killing time. You know
my work takes me on street cars a great
deal. also come in in the morning and go
out at night in the train. And any COM
muter will tell you that it's an awful bore
You either spoil your eyes reading or sit
there with your hands in your lap. looking
all around. as one who has never been in a
car before. Well I've got the only real
method now, and IL ideas were patentable
wouldn't have to work much longer" The
inventor lighted cigarette.
This is how l do it, he finally went on.
when | get in car or train and have any
distance to go l get comfortable a seat
as | possibly can. And then L get all set
tied and either close my eyes or look at the
back of the seat in front of me. So as not
to interrupt the train of my thoughts. YOU
see And then" fhe paused dreamily) II
think of what / would do If 1 had $50. 600
and had to spend it in a week. That
doesn't sound much il you've never tried
it. but just start that train of thought some
time and you'll be immensely surprised at
the way time will hy."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
MAKING ROPES IN TONDO,
Industry That Keeps Many Hands
Busy In the Philippines

Manila Correspondence Chirago Record
OF all the ropemakers of Tondo there
IS none 50 happy and jolly as Crispo the
hunchback. His laugh is 80 hearty that It
can be heard from one end of the twirling
strands to the other. and sometimes that
Is fun eighth of a mile Every day when
there is no rain he is seen with his fellows
Sometimes he is twiring the reel and feed
ing the hemps to TIE lCngthening strand
When his reel is full he begins again or
winds the strand OF upon another reel of
larger size All the while he is hupminp
tune. sometimes ono Of the tunes the
American bands play on the piazza, and
again the songs OF his home
Crispo lives in one of the little nina
houses that hug the railroad track. 1t
does not amount to much as far as ar
ChitrctuTc cs, but il is his home aud he
is happy there with his family and his
EuitIr- Crispo is married and he has chill
Nreu about him that are as straight as
cfIlir"u grow. AZ night they listen To his
SONGS - he twangs his guitar ard sings to
them III the TailICg tongue about me ar
cIrnt and Chtvalrous DAYS Often no tnrs
tn IA stories of the ghosts that ride in
Nh-te boats on the bay at night when
there Is storm upOn the waters
R1peinakirg is an industry at which MANY
work The machinery used is primitive
but The finished article the workers fIIrn
out Is smooth and strong. There is mo
e'iS " Ntl't'l4iiS III blliS WOFk. The nCmD
comes in bales as it leaves the plantations
II is taken out to the street where the
work is done and where the spnols
are, for the first process. Time and
practice are needed to learn the knack of
Keeping The reel going around by a simple
twist If the wrist The operator backs
SIC WHY AWAY as the strands grow in length
and when he has gone as far as he deems
necessary he begins to wind up all the
cord that he has spun.
For the next opera ton twelve spools of
this cord and another machine are used
The machine has twelve Cranks at one end
ar laid, If the rope is to be a long one
supports are erected about fifty feet apart
-ihtse are to keep the strands from twist
lhS ana tdngling they are spun about
TWO men stand at the upper end of the
walk ana lace the man who is turning the
twelve strands Each has two coDe-sbaned
pieces OF wood in his hands and in tbes.
cones arr SIX grooves. through which the
strands run The operator at the strand
end turns his whee! to the right and tba
men at the other end reverse the ouera
ZION The strands begin to twist and grow
smaller and harder. and at last the two
men with the cones start slowly toward
fhc strand man If they are tangled in
front of them they separate the snarl with
Il cir toes In front are twelve strands
Be- bind the advancing operators are tw,
II is slow walk from one end to the
other. and 1t is hard work to keep the,
until the two ropes are complete. When
Nil * done The finished object is rope the
size Of a clo;hesf'ne.
II larger rope is to be made the opera
lion Is repeated with As many strands a.
desired. according TO the thickness of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
LAWTON AND WHEELER.
Recklessness of Both Officers Under
the Fire of the FiIipinos.


Pasay (P. H. Corr. indianapolis News
1 could not help but be amused when I
examined the church at Paranaque The
reports sent out had spoken of the total
demolition of it by the bombardment of the
fleet. Brit, nevertheless 1t is standing there
peacefully, used as barracks by the SOL
diers. 1t Is true few stones here and
there are misplaced. a stairway to the choir
damaged and sacrilegious shell has ut
terly destroyed the heaven above the
altar. The insurgents used a small cannon
from the belfry and 1t can serve the same
purpose for yet IL needed
Gen Lawtons orders very explicit.
He insists that there be no firing of any
kind until we have been fred upon Amigos
are all around us. and they are in great
danger from careless firing. The general
is now riding a beautiful white horse and
In this connection q good story is told of
him. how last week when a detachment of
marines were ashore to assist in an assault
they themselves were assaulted by the in
surgents. and while the marines were hug
gins the ground and wishing every blade
of grass were a stump. up rides Gen.
Lawton.
The men say that 1t seemed he was on
the largest white horse that ever was. and
with large white hat. too and making a
tremendous amount Of noise He was
laughing gayly the Mausers that
were singing about him. and nodded and
tiidtltu with MS SldH- 1t was a revelation.
so the marines say, of what all absence of
fear is, even when under the most danger
Gus conditions. Shortly afterward one of
his staff was shot through both knees. but
Lawton did not ride away until he COM
pleted his work. He has the headquarters
of his division here in town in a modest
house on a quiet side street. | found 1t
crowded that the clerks were compelled to
do their work on the porches. He often
takes his son out with him his rides
along the front. and it is an all-wise Provi-
dence that has spared them, for his
bravery is splendid in its daring.
Gen. Wheeler expects to get fat now.
he is getting his fill of fighting. The fore
part of this week he was sitting on top of
one of the intrenchments enjoying the cool
of the evening. While sitting there dam
Cling his feet like schoolboy and with his
back to the front the insurgent rifles began
their evening tune. The men around him
were Mortified to have him thus expose
himself, but unwilling to stoop down them
selves long he was sitting on top.
On one side of him bullet took out the
seam from mans trousers, on the other
side a canteen strap was cut in two. The
old general got excited. and yelled to the
men to lie down at once, never thinking of
his own safety until one of the officers
pulled him down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

From the New York Tribune.
Some things in our house have lost their use
We meet them everywhere
And one of the saddest and sweetest to me
Is the gate at the head of the STAIR
SO often l ran to close the gate
That my baby might not fall
As, tOddiing along on uncertain feet
He followed me thro' the ball
And often which returning home
| forgot my trouble and care
When | heard his laugh and saw his faee
By the gate at the head of the stair
And row, with weary, longing heart.
| climb the tedious stair;
The t. Is open-I look in vain:
My baby is not there.
But love to think when life's Journey ends
In that heavenly dwelling place,
/ shall find To welcome me at the gate
My bah! g radiant face.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

urice Francis Esan in Lipplncott's.

Maurice Francis E.saIl in Lipplncott'S.
Long ropes of pearls tho Mother Sea filings down
Io the winged emerald daughters OF her heart
W no run In laughter and In laughter part
Upon tue leach. Though clouds westward frovD
Low thuiders from the sunset sudden drown
The light sea laughter, and the wayelets dart
Back to tn. Mother breast again ia start
And weave the pearl ropes in Il glittering crown:
White foam, great waves. such virtue in Won lies
That aS you INT We. new essence is unroIled
t. him who. like the palm meath sunsick sky
For silver GOODNESS and sweet grayness signs.
- strong. great Mother. made to Gods own mold,
Who does not long to kiss thee ere be dier
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

rope wanted. The process is the same, but
cones with larger grooves arc used. the
rope may be made of any length. In fact,
long the hemp holds out the opera
tors can splice and splice indefinitely. The
rope is rolled IN in great coils when 1t Is
finished for shipment and is then wrapped
In coarse cloth manufactured from the
same fiber
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

OF fingers and sharpness OF eye for color
and form that have quite astonished their
teachers. and they take to the work with
mate success that they have planned out
a broad scheme that will spread the work
all over the west of ireland. and give
bows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

There are in circulation in China at fhe
present time coins bearing the names Of
emperors who lived 1900 years ago.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-22
PREACHERSIN POLITICS.

Here are some OF Rev. Ii Il. Cole
mans questions TO preachers contained
In his circular letter. The answers are
from Elder Joseph Ballou, the we'll
known Lincoln county minister:
QUESTIONABLE you in favor OF an
honest ballot and fair count?
Ans.-If you don't a:sk that preach
ers are honest, why do you question
them?
Questlon-Who are you for, for gov
ernor?
Ans.-Goebel.
Question-Who are the people gen.
orally for where you are acquainted?
Ans.-Goebel Goebel Except a
few sore-heads and disappointed Office
seekers.
Question-Will you accept and dis.
tribute some literature?
Ans.-Will you accept and read 6
New Testament II ! send you one?
Question-Wh hat are your views upor
the present situation?
Ans.-When a preacher gets to dab
bling In politics, and trying to manip
ulate his own sect in the interest o
some party, or against some party, ant
thus grazing with the DEVILS goat
until he don't know sneeze-weed from
clover, be is not far from the kingdom
OF darkness.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-22

In this issue will be found the an
nouncement Of Kentucky's great trots
at Lexington, Oct. 3-li next. 1t prom
Uses to be the grandest meeting in his
tory; $780, in stakes and purses will
be raced for, and all the great horses
aud drivers of the country will be there
Every day is good one. Weber's
Band, one of the greatest musical or
CARNATIONS in America, has been en-
gagged at heavy expense TO give con-
certs at the track, and those who dc
not attend, will miss genuine treat
Read the advertisement and get ready
to go to the trots. All railroads sell
tickets at half fare.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-22

The final arrangements for the Lou
isville Industrial Exposition, Street
Fair, Midway Carnival and Festival of
Fire to be held Oct. 9th to 2lst, inclu-
sive, are being made. The carnival
city is rising like magic, and every
thing points TO the most successful
undertaking OF this sort in the whole
country. Throughout the whole State
the widest interest is being taken In
this enterprise, which is promoted In
the interest of the commercial develop
ment of Kentucky. AT the Louisville
Exposition will be displayed the ad'
vantages that have been made in Ken
lucky that will appeal TO the State
pride of every Kentuckian. Railroads
will give very low rates.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-22
CHURCHES AND PREACHERS.

Rev. Ira Partin tells US he aud Rev.
J. 7. Stamper, OF Georgetown, will hold
a protracted meeting NJ Pleasant View
early In uext mouth.
Elder c. L. Powell, OF Lancaster,
was here yesterday returning from
Bradiordsville, where he had been as
sisting Elder J. Q. Montgomery In a
meeting, which resulted In seven add
tlons.
Rev. Henry n. Faulconer, OF Lancas-
ter, who has preached several times
recently At the Second Presbyterian
church, In this city, has been called rs
pastor OF it.-Richmond Register.
Rev. Geo. o. Barnes writes Col. I.
T.. Hill that he has decided TO make q
little tour OF Kentucky for the Lord
and will arrive here In time to preach
at the courthouse at 9 A. NJ. next sun
day, 2.th, and also in the afternoon,
after which he will preach once or
twice day for week. Unfortunately
Miss Marie will not be with him.
The minutes Of the Cumberland
River Association held at Providence
church, Pulaski, that we are printing
for Clerk L. b. Caldwell, Jr., show
that the u churches embraced In II
have 2,l29 members, an Increase OF 25t
during the year. The next meeting will
- a., Dlaaaant Hin
W " ---....a = 18th a hannnat or
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-22
NEWS or TIVE vICINAGs.

David Christopher, aged 80, died In
Madison. :
The Barbourville Fair cleared ssOo
aud q dividend Of 10 per cent. was de-
clared.
shelby City has a lawyer, H. w.
Hum having hung out his single
there.
Uncle" Pat Lavery, father Of Mrs
James 4. Gray, Of Somerset, Is dead at
that place.
One hundred Negro miners left the
Mlddlesboro district for mines In Ar
kansas aud Kansas.
Jef Bradley, formerly of this coun-
ty, was considerably hurt by scaifold
falling with him at Harrodsburg.
James Ferguson and James Capps
were arrested In Cumberland for being
accessories To the killing OF George
wilhorn IN Clinton last Sunday.
Judge Smith at Richmond, decided
that check given by n man must oe
paid by bank II he has funds, even II
not presented till after his death.
on account OF the drouth and the
prevalence OF smallpox 10 adjacent
counties, the fair ut Columbia, adyer-
tised 10 begin on Oct. 3. has been de-
clared of.
Representative Boreing has recon-
mended Robert Asher for postmaster
at wasiota, Bell county; II. II. Fowler,
ut Deep Rock, jackson county, and
Martha Flinchsm, at PARROT, jackson
county.
Tho Barbourville military company
has returned from London, where jim
and Sol Griffin we're delivered without
incident to the Clay county officials
The soldiers report every thing qule
In Clay.
While Phil. Chinn Is enjoying hi
honeymoon, interested parties are con
testing in the courts for the pos
session OF his Office fixtures, aud hi'
brokerage Office at Lexington, whict
has been closed.
Gov. Bradley pardoned William Cox
William Young and George w. KIDD
al. OF Whitley county, and each serv'
ing u two-years' sentence IN the Stat
penitentiary for manslaughter. Tut
petitioners were peace officers In Whit
ley county, and shot and killed Pete
Crabtree, In the fall OF 1898, while al
temnting 10 arrest him
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-22
BoBBlTT DECLARES FOR DEMoC.
RACY
AND URGES ms FRIENDS TO COME ov.
ER TO ITS HELP.


Mt. VERNON. Sept. ls.-This was
republican day 10 Mt. Vernon. w. A.
Morrow's speech was bouquet Of clas-
steal political literature. The next
speech, Mr.. Hampton's was quite a
lame affair, but MIR. Franks speech
was wild. rushing torrent OF incen-
diarism, leaplng headlong down the
mountain Of passion. After hearing
his violent speech. whatever OF hest
fancy ] might have had In regard TO
supporting the full democratic ticket,
have none now ! heard others say
the same. There IL war OF races sp.
preaching 10 this country, and the
front lines are lighted with the red
torch of connagration, rapine and muir
der; a savage warfare, an indiscrimi-
nate slaughter OF all ages, sexes and
conditions, aud all white men should
be arrayed on the same side. Suppose
IL will end 10 the determination OF the
black man, yet what burning. what
raping. what murder by the eight mil
lion before determination by the 20
million. The authorities are now arm
ing and massing artillery Ia old Vir-
ginia, expecting an outbreak on emau-
cipation day.
We have the best behaved colored
people in old Lincoln In the STATE
OF Kentucky. MIR. Franks reference
To hanging the county election officers
In Rockcastle was most unfortunate
aud stirred up much bad feeling. Such
au utterance was most unfortunate In a
county where prejudice is so high that
beard the able, upright aud Impair
,ial circuit Judge say: "The political
sentiments OF the juries of this county
are reflected by their verdicts." He
said this with much depreciation. This
awful war of races should be prevented
II possible, II not, then postponed as
long rs possible.
Let us have no such expressions as
cmenated from Joshua b. Giddings be-
fore the war: Il look forward TO tie
day when there shall be a servile 10
surrection In the South, when III
black man armed with British bayo-
, nets and led on by British officers
shall assert his freedom and wage q
war OF determination against his mas
ter; when the torch OF the incendiary
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-22
CoLoRED RECRUITS WANTED

The recruiting officer at Lexington,
Ky, has just received instructions TO
enlist sound, able-bodied colored men
for cavalry service in the Philippine
Islands. These men are wanted at once
and should apply Immediately TO the
recruiting Office at Lexington, Ky.
Boys between IS and 81 years OF age
must have written consent Of parents
or guardian, witnessed by third per
son,
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-22
The illustrated edition of the INrE-

The illustrated edition OF the INTE-
RIoR JOURNAL was attractive and
speaks we'll for the management. IL
came as near acquainting the readers
OF the JOURNAL with the many business
men aud the attractive features OF
Stanford Us is possible In one write-up,
Such an effort should be highly appre-
ciated by the people OF that beautiful
little city, and We assure It's editor, Mr.,
Walton, that he favorably impressed US
with the many blessings that seem TO
surround im.-Columbia News.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-22

Charles Duke, marshal OF Stamping
Ground, Scott county, was killed there
while trying to arrest Thomas South
worth, "a boisterous farmer. Duke kill
ed Southworth during the fight, but
who killed Duke is not settled, as
Southworth's pistol had not been dis
charged. Southworth's son Luther was
with him at the time.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-22
nRANE MIN EAII

Victims to stomach. liver and kidney troubles as
well As wamen aud all feel the results Ia loss OF APP
petite poisons In the blood, back ache nervousness
headache aud tired lisless, rua- dow feeling But
there's no need TO feel like that. Listen to j. ".
Gardner, ldaville Ind. lie says: Electric BiteIs
are Just the thing Tor a man when he II all run
i did more 10 give me new strength and good appe
4 lite than anything could take. l can now eat
anything and have new lease on life" Only ~
cents at lenny's Dug store Every bottle guaran-
teed.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-22

The richest man In the world is John
Blight, of South Africa, who Is credited
with'a billion. Ii Hung Chang, OF
China, has $500, 600, 900 aud John ID.
Rockefeller, OF New Xork, $3.50, 900, 900.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-22
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THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE
ASK LOYAL SUPPORT or TICKET HEAD
ED by GoEBEL, AND APPEALS FOR
HARMONY ALL ALONG THE LINE.


The National committee OF the dem
ocratic party, 10 session at Chicago to
consider the work OF party organization
preparatory to the campaign OF 1900,
send greeting to the democracy OF the
nation, with the assurance that the
prospect OF democratic success next
year grows brighter every day and we
have every reason for confidence as 10
the outcome. The great need now is
party unity and thorough organization.
The committee appeals therefore to our
party friends In all the States, and es-
pecially 10 the States where elections
are TO be held this year. to put aside
all local differences wherever they ex-
list and support the regular party tick
cts earnestly and enthusiastically
keeping always in view the great strug-
gle Of next year, and remembering
that In unity there Is strength and 10
division weakness. Especially do we
appeal to Kentucky democracy to give
loyal support to the regular ticket in
that State, headed by Mr.. Goebel, and
thereby make q sure democratic VIC
tory In the State and the return OF ex-
Senator Blackburn TO the Senate OF
the United States.
5000 coc0o9 10000 /: .
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-22

Circuit Judge Cantrill has decided
that the State auditor cannot collect
fees illegally paid circuit clerks In fel =
ony cases by Withholding other fees le-
gally due the clerks. The case will go
10 the appellate court
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-22

A book containing 10000 newspaper
clippings about Dewey will be given
Admiral Dewey when he arrives In
New York. The book will have 400
pages, 22x26 inches, and will be III
inches thick and will weigh $50 pounds.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-22

The philadelphia Press says $4,000
people took advantage OF the low rates
TO Philadelphia on account OF the G..
A. Il. Encampment and visited that
city. OF this number but $4,000 were
veterans.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-22
oouoHED rs YEARS.

suffered rs years with cough and
spent hundreds Of dollars with doctors and
for medicine 10 no avail until | used DIT.
Bells -Tar-Honey. This remedy
makes weak lungs strong. II has saved my
lite.-J. b. Resell, Grantsburg. Ill.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-22
nrlwu --Armp Wopds. . we'll kpowl

IL Is certainly gratifying TO the public TO know Of
one concern In the land who are not AFRAID 10 he
seasrous TO the needy and suffering. Tbs proprie-
tors 81 DR. Kings New Discovery Tor Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. have given away over ten mil
lion trial bottles Of this great medicine; and have
Thousands Of hopeless cases Asthma. Bronchitis,
hoarseness and an diseases OF the Throat Chest and
Iunss are surely cured by u Call on Penny
Drusrisi aud gel free trial bottle Regular size
Soc and 4 Every bottle guaranteed, on price refund
q.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-22
LUNG IRRITATION.

l. the fortrunner To consumption. DR..
Delrs Pine-Tar-Honey will cure it, and
give such strength TO the lungs that cough
or cold will not settle there. Twenty five
cents at Penny's Drug Store.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-22

MINsTRELs and cake walk at Wal
as Opera House tohight. Admission
,35 and SOC. Seats reserved for white
ople, who are cordially invited,
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-22

The usual equinocsial weather change
came in cold snap, sending the mer-
curry yesterday morning 10 40 and this
morning 10 AZ.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-22
WORKING NIGHT AND nay

Tho busiest ard mightiest little thing that ever
was made is DR., Kings New Lille Pills. Every pill
is a sugar coated gObule Of health, that changes
weakness into strength, listlessness into energy,
brain tag into mental power. They're wonderful
In building up the health. Only % cents per box.
sold by Penny, Druggist.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-22
WEAK EYES ARr MADE srRoN0.

Din vision made clear, styes removed aud
graduated lids or sore eyes of any kind
speedily aud efectually cured by the use OF
sutherland's Eagle Eye salve. It's put up
In tubes, aud sold ON q guarantee. For
sale at Penny's Drug Store
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-22

HIGHEST market price for Irish pota
toes and fresh yellow butter at Warren
* Shanks'.