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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03
A SHADOW.

The Republican party lays
claim to the prosperity of the ma
ton. We can't see much in this
claim. fit was not that we had
borrowed a vast amount of mon
ey and that we owe that amount,
there might be some room for
talking of our prosperous condi-
ton. Products can be high, la
Dor may advance, factories may
hum, but we are not reducing
our debt, and on the contrary con-
tinue to borrow and pile up our
obligations hence it seems to us
the web the Republican party is
weaving about us is becoming clio
ser.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03
DEMOCRATIC PRECINCT
CONVENTIONS.

By virtue of a call issued by the
Democratic State Central Commit
tee of Kentucky, notice is hereby
given that Precinct Conventions
will be held in each precinct in
Montgomery county, KY, on July
I4th at o'clock p. m, standard
time, for the purpose Of selecting
delegates to attend county con-
vention to be held at the Court
House in Mt. Sterling, KY, on
July 10, at o'clockIp. m, stand
ard time, for the purpose ofselect-
ing delegates to attend the State
Convention to be held in the city
of Lexington on July 10Th, 1900,
to nominate a Democratic candi-
date for Governor.
All legal voters devoted to the
principles Of the Democratic party
and desiring to see those princi-
pies succeed, and who, by partici-
pating will feel in honor bound to
support the nominee, have a right
to participate and are hereby invi-
ted to do so.
1t is the duty Of the Democrat
ic Committeeman of eachssprecinct
to call the precinct meetings to
order. This, the 25th day Of June
1000. H. r. PREwITT,
Chairman.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
ELECTION

The Democrats of Montgomery
County are hereby notified that a
primary election will be held in
said county on July 10, 1900, for
the purpose Of selecting a Demo
cratic candidate to fill the office OF
Circuit Court Clerk for the uneX-
pired term of N. R Bright, de
ceased. Polls will be opened at
7 o'clock a. m. and closed at q
o'clock p. m. Of said day.
All legal voters devoted to the
principles Of the Democratic party
and desiring to see those princi-
pies succeed, and who by partici-
pating will feel in honor bound to
support the nominee, have right
to participate and are hereby in
vited to do so, as well as all young
men who desire to affiliate with
the Democratic party, who are not
twenty-one years Of age, but who
will be at the coming November
election, 1900, are entitled to vote
in said primary.
This, June IS, 1900.
H. r. PREwITT, Chm.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03

Before another issue of the ADvO-
CATE the National Democratic plat
form will be made and candidates
named for President and Vice-Presi
dent. The men in charge of This re-
sponsible matter are representative
Democrats. They are doing for me
that work have entrusted to them
and when the platform has been
made it will be mine because ] have
made it, and the candidates named
will be mine because have named
them.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03
AMUSING.

With a retentive memory there
are some incidents that may be
properly classed under the above
head. For instance that speech
Of the honorable John Yerkes in
seconding the nomination Of Will
lam Mckinley. Liberty 1t was
the kettle that called the pot
black. If Taylor did receive the
majority Of the legal votes cast
(the board Of contests says he did
not and if is true that the office of
Governor was lost to him by un-
fairness would it not occur to a
thinking man that the Democrats
are following that precedent es-
tablished by the Republican party
when Democracy was robbed Of
the electoral vote and Hayes was
made President of the United
States. When the Liberty loving
people feel constrained to specify
as did Mr.. Yerkes and other fol-
lowers Of fugitive Taylor, would
it not be wise to pause and give
few words Of explanations Who
would deny that Samuel J. Tilden
was robbed of the presidency
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03

The Macatawa Bay Resorter,
Holland, Michigan, of June 9th,
makes the following statement
concerning one of our citizens:
C. P. Chenault, of Frankfort,
Kentucky, captured a beautiful
string of black bass near the hotel
"a few days ago. The largest weigh
ed Al pounds while the average
was about three. A fish dinner at
the hotel followed.
Now this is so much like Court
land, though a fish story, we &C
cept it as said.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03
THE MAN.

In our canvass for the most ca
pable and strongest man to sue
coed Judge James H. Hazelrigg
the finger ofsober judgment points
to Judge James Benton, Of Clark
county. The judge is man after
my own liking. While he would
be glad to be honored with the
nomination, it is not with that de-
gree that party. should be sacri-
feed for self. He desires and we
want the very strongest man, the
best qualified for the. position,
who can accomplish most for the
party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03

Hon. J. B. White, of Irvine,
candidate for the Democratic NOM
ination for Congress, was here Sat
urday and addressed an audience
at the Courthouse. Mr.. White
is well posted Democrat, fearless
in his arraignment of political cor
ruption. His speech was well re-
ceived. While he had many
friends on his arrival he had more
when he left the city.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03
Notice.

Any sum you may owe us is due.
consider this demand for
money and settle without waiting
for us to call on you for the amount.
Your itemized account is ready to
be receipted.
2t GRUBBs & Hazelrigg.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03

Lindsay Vanarsdell has resigned as
compositor for the Gazette and &C
copied q position with Walsh Bros,
the clothiers. He will make this
popular firm valuable salesman.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03

The city is full Of rubber tires
just now-the latest things.
These wheeled conveyances be-
hind those fine horses we see al
most splitting the pike arouses our
envious nature just a little bit.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03

The Minutes of the General AS
ISOLATION of Kentucky Baptists are
out. In appearance they have
been patterned after former publ
cations at this office. Typograph-
ical errors are no more numerous
than in other similar publications.
They have the imprint of the Bap-
fist Book Concern, but work was
executed by the Chas. Deering pub
fishing house, Louisville, and while
not up to former editions, is gotten
out in good taste. Secretary Rev
j. X. Nunnelley has done his part
well.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03

Prof. L. s. Barber, whose residence
is near Levee, this county, and who
has been an instructor in Clark coun-
ty for years, has decided to open Sc
lect school with limited number OF
pupils in this CITY. Prof. Barber
comes highly recommended as a
scholar, gentleman anu educator.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03
Oil and Gas.

The Mt. Sterling Oil and Gas Co,
are down near $50 feet at depth OF
275 feet indications were flsttering
for gusher, but since it has been hope
against hope. If a paying flowiis not
found at less distance they will 90
TO the end of their rope, 5000 feet,
S. NJ. Robinson, President, and ID
NJ. Shively, South Bend, Ind, and
DR.. Northcutt, of Madison county,
are here looking after their interests.
Mr.. w. II. Kemler, geologist, Pitts
burg, heard of exploring corps and is
here through curiosity.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03

Charles Lindsay has resigned his
position as salesman at j. Davis
Sewells.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03
For Circuit Court Clerk.

TO DEMOCRATS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY:
am candidate for Circuit Court Clerk. sub
ect to your action. Being familiar with the
details and business of the Office. acquired by
years Of experience as Deputy Circuit Clerk.
feel assured that / could give conscientious
and faithful discharge of the duties apperain-
ing to SAID Office. Earnestly soliciting your
support and influence. am
Very truly yours,
W. Q. STEPHENS.
We are authorized to announce
BIZ. WYATT
As a candidate for Circuit Court Clerk, subiec
O the action Of the Democratic party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03
TO the Trade.

Your account with Punch & Gate
wood is now ready for settlement.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03

Those beautiful lots or Holt Ave
nue. or Maysville street for sale by
T. F. Rogers, Real Estate Agent.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03
Need Rain.

In the country surrounding In
dian Fields and Kiddville there is
much need of rain. -7117
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03
w are authorized to announce
JUDGE AMOS DAVIS.

OF Morgan County,
As candidate for Congress from this the
Tenth District, subject to the action OF the
Democratic party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03

vi 4 iofh thuntNf
As a candidate for Congress IN the Tenth Dis
trict, subject to the action Of the Democratic
party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Congress.

We are authorized to announce
SANFORD BAILEY,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03

OF Estin County,
Asacandidate for Congress. in this. the Tenth
District, subject to the action OF the Democratic
party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03

As a candidate for Congress IN the Tenth Dis
trict. subject to the action OF the Democratic
party
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-03

We are authorized to announce
HON. j. y. WHITE.
Graham guardian., 1900-10-12
THE ARTESIAN BELT

The artesian water belt en-
braced within the Gila valley is
undoubtedly more extensive than
most people believe. 1t has been
pretty thoroughly demonstrated
that where springs arise along the
foothills that artesian water, IN
large quantities, at comparative
ly shallow depth. These springs
occur in the foothills on either side
of the valley its entire length.
Should this theory prove cor
rect, and it undoubtedly will, three
times the land now under cultiva-
ton will be reclaimed and placed
under cultivation, thus afford
ing homes for thousands of people
and reclaiming the entire desert
waste of the valley.
About 81 good flowing wells
have already b en- developed in the
foothills southwest of Stafford and
extending over distance of 10 OF
IL miles. The flow of these wells
was recently measured by Jack
Farrell and he finds that the flow
is 452, ,160 cubic feet every twenty
four hours.
Think of what can be accomp
| lished with this amount of water
if properly taken care of and the
artesian we'll industry in this val
ley is as yet in its infancy. Where
: ever flowing water has been de
veloped there are innumerabl'
reservoir sites, thus making tn,
ponding and care of the water ;
minor consideration.
From present indications tn
water tapped by these wells is
large and permanent stream anc
the land watered by it is as fertil
and productive as any to be founC
in the world.
l
Graham guardian., 1900-10-12

show or rump convention, we
should be an ardent supporter of
Col. Wilson.
We do not belive that Col. Will
son is satisfied with himself in this
dispute and are satisfied he would
have withdrawn from the contest
long ago had it not been for the ill
advised and persistent efforts of so
called friends who are anxious to
see him slaughtered to satisfy
their own selfish ambitions, and
a few other little two-up polite
ians are also pouring advice into
his ears who would like to see
Mark Smith laid on the shelf.
Yavapai county defeated John
G. Herndon, as good a democrat as
ever breathed, and elected Oaks
Murphy and are now paying off
100000 of Illegal bonds as con-
sequence. If the Prescott papers
are to be believed that county is
preparing to repeat its former
action, but if it does, as in the de-
feat of Mr.. Herndon, it will only
have itself to kick.
Graham guardian., 1900-10-12
TRUE DEMOCRACY VS.. T0REY,
FEDERAL IMPERIALISM
The Horrors OF iiiitarism
BYA BtCK

BY BucK
1t is said by our lmperialistic
journals that, "The most absolute
of republics can practice these "im-
perial arts" and yet remain rcpub-
lies! This is the language of the
New York Sun, the Chicago Trib-
une, and other imperial journals.
BUT NO PUBLIC WHICH HAS PRAC-
TIcED THESE "RlPERIAL ARTS"
has ever yet survived as such even
in name. In France there existed
what is called republic, but it
is so underlaid with explosives
that it is liable, at any time, to go
up in smoke. France has large
standing army which is a terror to
the Cover ment and the people.
1t controls the courts and the leg
islature. 1t is not a pleasant thiug
to reside where a vast army is
maintained, either to protect tyran-
ny at home or to conquer and op-
press foreigners abroad. In Europe
there is, in standing armies, reg
ular soldier to every fifteen or
twenty of the population. Their
armies are composed of the best
bone and 81 ew those countries
possess and which should princi-
pally be employed in industrial
pursuits. But in most European
nations financial despotism reigns
supreme and men there consider
themselves fortunate to have an
opportunity to be taken into the
regular army where they are fed
and clothed by the government
through grinding taxation levied
upon the balance Of the people,
In the army the soldiers must live
without families and with but lit,
tie more hope of the future than
the Roman slave had. They be,
come simply tools to be turned
loose upon those whom their sup,
eriors desire to crush, whether
right or wrong. The millionaires
of this country are fast maturing
plans which will foist such condi
tons upon us as will force many
of our young men into standing
army, but it will be far better to
permit our nation TO be admins
tered upon true democratic prin
ciplcs in order that young mer
may follow peaceful pursuits al
home. When it becomes necessary
to keep off a foreign foe, a volun
teer army, which can be obtained
without Number, will answer every
Graham guardian., 1900-10-12

The republican central commit
tee met last Friday for the purpose
of filling more vacancies but we
were unable TO learn how many.
1t is presumed, however, that the
public will learn of whom the tick
ct is composed when it is printed
provided, of course, they are able
TO herd a sufficient number to-
gother until that time.
Graham guardian., 1900-10-12
TERRITORIAL TICKET.

COUNTY TICKET.
For Councils;
G. NJ. SHANNON, Clifton.
For Assembly:
L. T. UAMS, Stafford.
ANDREW KIMBALL, ,Thatche
For Supervisors:
IRA HARPER, Clifton.
A. w. CHILDRES, Grant.
For Sheriff:
JAS. V. PARKS, Duncan
For District Attorney:
WILEY +. JONES, Stafford.
For Recorder;
JAS. p. GILLESPIE, Clifton
For PROBATE Judge;
WIN. A. MOODY, Thatcher,
For Treasurer:
GEO. b. GAMBLE, Stafford.
Fer Assessor:
PHIL C. MERRILL, pina.
For Surveyor:
L. r. STAFFORD, Stafford
Stafford PRECINCT orfIcEBs.
For Justices:
". B. FONDA,
J. G. ROBINSON,
For Constables:
1T. PIERCE,
r. A. SMITH, Jr,
Graham guardian., 1900-10-12

Lone before the campaign be-
gun we predicted that the Cop
per Era and the GUARDIAN would
be the only newspapers in Graham
county supporting the democratic
ticket and subsequent events have
proved this prediction to be COR
root.
Graham guardian., 1900-10-12

The Stafford district schools are
now running at full blast with a
very large attendance. An ADLER
corps of teachers than is employed
in the Stafford schools cannot be
found in the Territory.
Graham guardian., 1900-10-12

THE republicans know they have
no chance. of election by a fair
campaign and some Of the nomi-
nees have already resorted to the
vilcst kind of abuse of their op-
ponents from the roshum.
Graham guardian., 1900-10-12

bitrary rule. 1t is the enemy of
liberty, the willing instrument of
oppression, the implacable foe Of
free government. The officers Of
a great army have never failed to
resort to perjury and assassination
to prevent civil justice and civil
government. Such officers are
usually jealous of the civil power,
instinctly hostile to liberty and
antogonistic to everything that
tends to restrain brute force or to
curb the arbitrary will of com
manders. 1t has been the hap
piness of the American people
that they have heretofore resolute-
ly resisted the military spirit and
refused to permit the maintenance
of anything more than a skeliton
army in times of peace and under
this traditional policy we have
been free and have grown to be
great.
But we have new apostles now.
On the 18th day of June, 1899,
K. Y. Iii ey, in the House Of Rep
resentatives, said:-
F.. "Amid the earthly glory that
attends the achievements of the
hero, the distresses and calamities
Of wars lose their horrors. All
the old nations of the world have
overproduction of human muscle.
They want employment for their
surplus population Add the glory
of arms to the necessity for en-
ployment, and the profession of
arms, even in this enIightend
! civilization of the world, may in
the future as in the past be the
greatest business of life"
Only think of an American Con-
gressman at the close of the 18th
century, declaring that the pro-
fession of arms should become the
greatest business of life. Certain
lily we must be progressive. When
we look back over the pages of
past history we find that standing
armies deprived the people OF
Europe of their liberties and re.
duced 50 per cent of those people
to a state of pauperism. 1t de,
monstrates that people cannot
preserve their liberties where q
large standing army exists. The
commanders are trusted with great
power. The soldiers of such an
army may be brave and for time
serve their country bravely. There
was never a more brave army than
that Of Julius Caesar yet that
army enslaved their country
A standing army once disbanded a
house of commons. That very
army was raised for the preserva,
tion of those liberties which il
afterward destroyed.
But it is proposed to foist upon
us large standing army. Such a
policy means that we are ready to
turn our backs upon the therorics
of this government and the prin,
ciples which have prevailed from
! its foundation, to take a further
and dangerous step forward in the
direction of Imperialism and cen,
teralization. 1t seems that after
having conquered Spain, we are
not only to wage unnecessary wars
of conquest upon innocent people
abroad but to overthrow our own
institutions and the liberties ofour
own people. We do not need a
large standing army. From the
very foundation of this govern.
ment the people have had an
aversion to such an establishment
Even the English people at the
adoption of the great charter forbid
that the king should create large
standing army in time of peace
1t was not until England had es
! tablished a great colonial cmpir,
: that great standing army wa,
, found necessary. Thus one ovi
laado IN n car c,rooto, avii
Graham guardian., 1900-10-12

THAT the county seat should be
in Stafford is plainly evidenced by
the fact that at every opportunity
the court people como down here
and remain as long as possible.
Graham guardian., 1900-10-12

Smoke the Commodore, the besl
Set. cigar in town
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28

cause of the withdrawal. An attempt will
be made to continue the series OF per-
formances originally planned.
An organization. styled the bohemian
Ministries" gave its first performance re-
Gently at Odd Fellows Hall. The COM
pany is composed of local people, among
whom are Sol Goldsmith. Norman DAILY. NJ.
Bretano Guy Hoppe. John l.. Reh, Hilton
and Curry, William Espula. Myron Baker.
Nelson Wood, and the Del Ray brothers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28

Willie Collier. who now is ranked among
the cleverest farceurs before the public
viii be seen next week at the Columbia
Theatre In his original comedy, Mr..
Smooth" The treatment accorded this Of
fering 10 New York and Chicago seems TO
indicate that MIR. Collier is as clever a
playwright as he is a comedian. The star
will be accompanied here by supporting
organization that is said to be wholly ef-
lcient Seats 60 on sale Thursday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28

moment The explanation hardly had been
finished when the signal was given, the
curtain raised and the Zaras left to con-
front their audience.
Filled with thoughts as TO the marvellous
bounds of human ingenuity. the reporter
made his exit.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-21
Obituary.

James P. Mcpherson, who died in
Verona, Aug. II, was born at Dundee,
Scotland, Nov. IA, 1916. He was united
IN marriage to Mary Burns July Is,
ls42, and came to America the same
year, and to Wisconsin in 1850. He
was a resident of Dane county up to
the time of his death, a full half
century. He leaves to mourn his loss a
wife, four sons and five daughters.
forty-two grandchildren and sixteen
great-grandchildren.
Maj. VIM. B. Mcpherson, the Oldest
OF the family, was the only one unable
to attend the funeral, he being in
Alberta, Canada. The funeral was
held at Verona, Aug. l3. Those attend-
ing were MIR. and Mrs. James B. Nc
Pherson, of Lawler, Ia; Peter McPher-
son, OF Lime Springs, Ia; Mrs. e. P.
Blair, OF Clear Lake, Ia; Mrs. Anna
Foye, of Lime Springs, Ia; Mr.. and
Mrs. FL. Watts, of Creamery, Ia.:J b.
Mcpherson and sons, Leroy and
Furman, and daughter, Mrs. Bert
Davey, of Dodgeyille;J ]. B. Mcpherson,
Jr., OF Rockford, ILL.,; Mr.. and Mrs. 81.
Ireland and daughters Estella and
Lucy, of Madison, and Mr.. and Mrs.
=. Burmeister and family, of Middle
ton.
He was kind and loving husband
and father. He was prominent demo-
cratic politician, and justice of the
peace for many years and stood high
IN the esteem of his neighbors.-
Madison IKis.) Democrat.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-21

Sheriff Campbell went to Independ-
ence yesterday, having in charge a
man named Ludwig from near Flor
enceville.
Mrs. Minnie Harris was called to
Arlington, Iowa, last Friday by tele-
gram announcing the serious illness of
her father.
Glass No. 5, of the M. E. church.
will give an ice cream sociable Friday
evening on the Park Hotel lawn. All
are invited.
There will be dance in Kendall
vile, on the evening of Friday, Aug,
81, with music by Norton's orchestra
Everybody invited.
Louis Isaacs is down from Blooming
Prairie, Minn. His children have
; been here for some time at the home
of their grand parents.
The Secretary of the Howard County
Fair will be pleased to mail a premium
list to anyone desiring it, or call at
his office and procure one.
Bishop Morrison authorizes tine sale
of the property known as the rectory,
located between the residence of A.
II. Caward and Mr.. WoellStein.
Would it make you mad when you
find out that the hat you paid SO
for is absolutely no better than your
friend bought of Q. d. Nichols & Co.,
for 50.
WANTED-Everyone having watches
and jewelry to repair, to bring them to
us. Does your head ache?-Are your
eyes weak and need glasses? DR.. Taylor
who is in our employ will test them
free of charge. j. II. Luers Drug Co.