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The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30
WIRE FENCE TELEPHONES.

Wide publicity has been given re-
Gently TO the fact that an Indiana farm
er has established wire-fence tele-
phone line few miles long. The svs-
TEN of using bsrbed wire fences for
telephone lines is not new in Texas.
1t is conservatively estimated that
there are over 600 miles of wire-fenee
telephone line now i'm active operation
in that State There is hardly a ranch
in the Panhandle or the Western part
OF Texas that does not have its own
private telephone system and the
barbed wire OF the pasture fences are
used exclusively for the purpose. A
number of these private lines are so
miles lorg and messages are sent and
received daily that distance without a
break. All of the towns on the Texas
and Pacific and the FIT. Worth and
Denver City Railroads are connected
with the surrounding ranches by means
of wire fence telephone Tires. II. G..
Hord. OF Sweetwater. Nolan county,
saws that the first wire-fence telephone
line In his section was inauguraged
about three years ago.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30
THREE GREAT MEN GONE.

On county court last September Hon.
German stout stood upon platform in
the court house in Versailles and pre-
scented Hon. VIM Goebel to an au-
dience that taxed the capacity of the
building. Both of these gentlemen
-eemed strong and vigorous that day =,
and showed no signs that they were
marked for so soon a taking off. A
month later Hon. +. Z. Settle addressed
as large an audience in the same room.
All these gentlemen were brave, loyal
and fearless, and seemed just at the
prime of their days Of usefulness. To-
day. but few months later, the grave
is closed over the remains of all three
solemn reminders of how uncertain is
life and how sure Midway
Clipper.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30
GOLD IN CASEY.
Farmers Friend.1

Considerable excitement has been
caused in the vicinity of Rush Branch,
Casey county, by the discovery OF what
is believed to be gold mine Of con-
siderable value on the land of James
Adams. The government expert at
Charlottesville. n. c.. has assayed the
ore and returned most promis-
ing report. which seen by two
gentlemen. John Swiggert and Hugh
Mccain, both Of Powers, Casey county.
The assay gives a yield OF about 40 Of
an ounce to the ton, which would
make the ore worth approximately
$40 per ton. Such yield is considered
by mining men very high value fol-
surlace ASSAY.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30
A STRANGE OCCURRENCE.

A very remarkable thing occurred at
Taylor Elkin's one night lart week, SAWS
the Harrodsburg Democrat. Taylor's
garden. in which some of the beans
were in boon. was the pride of his
heart The night If the expected
freeze he covered the growing vegeta
bles with newspapers. and next morn
ing to his establishment he found that
those covered with republican papers
were nipped to the ground by the frost.
but not a bean or tomato plant that
was covered bv Democrat paper was
injured.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30

stantIy improving. Those citizens
who are interested in the development
OF the minds and characters of these
people should seize the first opportunity
To inspect the wonderful progress being
mad. IN the eduratiun of the cul0re,l
children, of this city, as evidenced by
these annual exhibits. The Surerin
tendent. Prof g. w. Reynolds, is an
enlightened. educated gentleman. He
is progressive and enthusiastic in HE
wurk, and to these qualities adds a
high character and the ability to
teach" to Communicate knowledge to
the pupils under his control. He ex-
pressed himself as most grateful 10 the
Board OF Education of Richmond, which
has co-operated heartily with him in
building up a school here that has no
superior in the State.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30
Ths Statesman From lincoln Out Of lob

A dispatch from Washington say.
that the subcommittee on elections and
privileges No. ] has decided to report
the Gilbert-Davison contest ia favor ,l
the sitting member. Mr.. Gilbert. By Z
practically unanimous vote.
Speaking OF this the Stanford Interim
Journal with suppressed delight. els,
ulates. Dawson certainly must ha,s
had no case at all or The Republicans
would have followed their precedent d
nnsealing |he Democrat il the slighteiI
grounds elm be iuund for il Now NJ
The gray lfBldinF try conclusions wisI
Mr.. Gilbert again aud get hl.nsoI
beaten by ,Beo'
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30

Two little folks went to church alone,
IL was only around tile cOrnOr from
their home. and their mamma knew
thew would be safe. During the long
sermon they got tired and the Older
one, supposing that school rules held
good in church, lei his sister up in
front OF the pulpit aud said: Please
NAV we go homer" Much surprised
the clergyman gazed at them over hin
spectacles. Then lie understood anc
said: certainly, my children" And
the two children toddled out, while
the congregation smiled.-Mt. Sterling
Gazett
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30
H0Ws THIs7

The housewives of Taylor county
NAV read with profit what the Logan
County News has to say about hers,
eggs and newspapers: "A genileman
stepped into this Office and purchased
one hundred or more old newspapers
with which to feed his hens. He tears
the paper into shreds and s0aks it In
solr milk until the whole mass te-
comes a pulp when he feeds il 10 the
hens and be claims that it adds great "
to their egg producing qualities. The
newspaper is gradually charging lis
field OF usefulness. From food foi
thought il has expanded until within
its sphere is now included food
for goats and hens
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30
GUMS FOR GIRL GRADUATES.

White organdy has become the ac-
copied material for gowns for girl
graduates. When expense is no OBJ
ject these gowns are trimmed with
rufiies of The same, each edged with a
row of humber one satin rir-
bon. They are usually worn over slip
skirts. and trimmed waist Innings Cit
low-necks,i and sleeveless The waists
are striped with lines Of the ribbon
gathered to alternate with clusters oi
fine tucks.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30

J. Q. Hood, Justire of the Peace,
Crosby ,Miss..makes the following state
ment: Il can certify that One Minute
Cough Cure will do all that is claimed
for it. Ny wife could not get her
breath and the first dose OF it relieved
her. 1t has also benefited nay whole
family" II acts Immediately and cures
coughs, colds, Group, grippe, bronchitis,
asthma and all throat and lung tIou-
bles. Perry a Thomas.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30
A Frightful Bluuder

Will often cause a horrible Burn,
Scald. Cut or Bruise, Bucklen's Arni-
ca Salve. the best in the world, will
kill the pain and promptly heal it.
Cures Old Sores, Fever Sores, Ulcers.
Bolls, Felon, Corns, all skin eruptions.
Best Pile cure on earth. Only % cents
box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Per-
~ & Thomas. Druggist.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30

All goods are alike to PUT
NAM FADELESS DYES, as
they color all fibers at one
boiling. Sold by C.L- Searcy,
Waco, Ky; Thomas & Adams,
Pamela, KY. 2may1m
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30

"After suffering from severe dyspep
STA over twelve Years and using many
remides without permanent good, final.
ly took Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t did
me SO much good recommended it tC
EVERYONE" writes J. f, Watkins, CLERK
and Recorder, Chillicothe, Mo 1t di
gests what you eat. Perry K Thomas.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30

Pursuant to above call, hereby call
n convention to he held in the court
house. Richmond. KY, on Saturday,
June IS, 1900, for the purpose named.
JOHN B. CnENAULT, Chm.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30

after suffering from piles for fifteen
years | was cured by using two boxes
Of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. writes
w. J. Baxter, North Brook, N. 9. il
heals everything. Beware of counter.
feits. Perry K Thomas.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30

Louis Marshall. of Versailles, posses
SEES the pistol with which Aaron Burr
killed Alexander Hamilton. The
weapon has changed hands many times
and has had an interesting career.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30
DN. AhO EbbOOD LEIEEh.
BOsToN, May 10.


Henderson, Ky.
My Dear Mr. Powell: | have plan
ned little surprise for you which.
hope, may be altogether pleasant To
you. When met you at Henderson
at the time of my lecture.I wasso much
pleased with your character and Chris
tian sincerity that have since hoped
that we might have you associated
with us in the great work in which the
American Peace Society is engaged.
|, therefore, proposed your name yes
terdav at our animal meeting and you
were unanimously elected one of the
vice presidents of the society. The POI
sition involves no special labor and no
necessary expense.
L hope you may give us the great
pleasure Of allowing us to use your
name and the Influence of your stand
ing in Kentucky in the interests of our
work.
With most pleasant remembrances,
am Very sincerely YOURS,
BENJAMIN +. TRUEBLooD.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30

regular action Of the Democratic party.
FOR COUNTY CLERK.
We are authorized 70 announce ARCH
| KAVANAUGH DOTY for County Clerk, srcject
to the action Of the Democratic Party.
We are authorized to announce c. NJ. RAY
BURN candidate for County Clerk, subject
to the action of the Democratic Party.
We are authorized to announce D. R. TEvIs
a candidate for County Clerk-subject TO the
action OF the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce M. NJ.
MILLER candidate for County Clerk, sub
lect to the action of the Democratic party.
| COBB candidate for County Clerk, subject
to the action OF the Democratic party.
FOR SHERIFF.
We are authorized TO announce JOHN f..
wAGERs candidate for Sheriff of Madison
county-subiect to the action OF the Democratic
party.
We are authorized 10 announce JOHN W.
| BALLARD, of White Station, a candidate for
Sheriff, subject to the action of the Democratic
party.
We are aethorized to announce MARTIN
GENTRY candidate for Sheriff of Madison
county, subject to the action Of the Democratic
party.
weare authorized to announce P. B. BROAD
DUS candidate for Sheriff Of Madison county,
I ouDlCCb W tnC dCliOu VI Inc OcIllOCIdtlC party
FOR ASSESSOR.
We are authorized to announce JOE OLD
HAM candidate for Assessor of Madison
county-subiect to the action OF the Demo-
cratic party.
BAKER a candidate for Assessor Of Madison
county-subiect to the action Of the Demo-
cratic party.
We are authorized to announce GEORGE
/ holland candidate for Assessor OF Madison
county, subject to the action Of the Democratic
party.
We are authorized to announce G. W.
| DEATHERAGE a candidate for Assessor of
Madison county, subject to the action Of the
Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce BUD DUNN,
of the Glade District, candidate for assessor,
subject to the action of the Democratic party.
FOR JAILER.
We are authorized to announce JAMES c.
LACKEY a candidate for Jailer of Madison
county, subject to the action OF the Democratic
party.
We are authorized to announce PETER G.
PARRISH a candidate for Jailer of Madison
county, subject to the action Of the Democratic
party.
We are authorized to announce JACK ROSS
a candidate for Jailer of Madison county, for
one term only. subject to the action Of the
Democratic party
We are authorized to announce f. ]. PER
KINS d candidate for Tailor, subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce N. B. JONES
as candidate for Jailer of Madison county,
subject to the action OF the Democratic party.
FOR SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT.
We are authorized to announce J. w.
WAGERS a candidate for re nomination for
the Office of Superintendent of County Schools,
subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30

~DeWiss's Little Early Risers are
the finest pills over usel.'-D. j..
Aloofe. MlIlhfOok. Ala They quickly
cure Al liver and boNsl troubles: Per.
~ & Thomas,
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30
COL. J. HENRY POWELL
PAID A DISTINGUISHED HONOR BY cUL-
TURED Session.
[Henderson. XIV. Gleaner. |

As indicated in DIR. Benjamin F.
Trueblood's letter, which follows this
Introductory. our distinguished fellow
townsman, Col. J. Henry Powell, was
more than surprised on receipt of the
letter, TO know that he had been so
highly hOnored and that too by Gull
tured Boston, for therein is the honor
more TO be appreciated. Entirely un-
sought and unloOke for as it was ii is
but natural that the Colonel should be
proud of this very distinguished recogni-
ton OF his worth as a man, as well as
his great reputation in the lecture field.
The Cleaner = is glad to say that DIR.
TruebloOd's confidence has not been
misplaced, but fortuitously centered
upon the right man for the place.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30
F. ]. YEAGER.
Hotel For Sale!

An established, well-paying, furnished hotel,
recently re6tted and first-class 81 90 accommo-
datiOns; the leading hotel in the growing city
of Somerset. KY, is offered for sale at great
bargain. s., 60 cash, balance upon monthly
payments il desired. Address for particulars,
Box 23S, Somerset, Ky. may9-2w
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30
ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR COUNTY CLERK .

We are authorized to announce HON. G. G..
GILBERT a candidate for reelection to Con-
gress from the Eighth District, subject to any
regular action Of the Democratic party.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30
FIRE, LliITSIAd AN TORNADO.

No assessment calls on members when losses
occur to other members and no initiation fee
charged to become a member OF company. The
cheapest and most reliable company fer the
people of our county, now operating in the
State and gets cheaper every year, falling to
one-half after the first year
For further information, call on their agent
and collector, 5. r. q. Black, attorney law,
Richmond, Ky, Office on Main Street. opposite
Court House, next door to State Bank & Trust
Company, upstairs.
J. II. CARTER. Pres.
may2f-1y c. G. BOSWORTH. Sec'y.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30
DR.. Louis Il. Landman
Patraaii,a Home Insurance!

Insure your dwellings. barns and other prop
erty in the BLUE GRASS INSURANCE con-
PANf, of Lexington. Ky, a home institution.
Gives protection against
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30

We are authorized to announce J. W.
WAGERS a candidate for re nomination for
the Office of Superintendent of County Schools
subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1900-05-30

We are authorized to announce NJ NJ.
MILLER a candidate for County Clerk, sub
iect to the action of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce JESSE
COBB a candidate for County Clerk, subject
to the action of the Democratic party.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-17
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.

George Bancroft, the historian, was
born at. Worcester, Mass, October s,
1900, and movement is on foot to
commemorate the hundredth anniver-
sary In suitable fashion.
Mrs. Baden-Powell. the mother Of the
hero of Mafekng, is quite an astrono-
lner, and, being an equally good lin
guist, has translated into English sew.
eral foreign books on astronomy.
Charlotte Bronte's husband, Rev. Ar
thur Bell Nichols, now anoctogenarian
Is living quietly at Banagher, Kings
county, Ireland. He is described as a
strong-built, robust old gentleman
wonderfully active for his years, and
locally popular.
The charities of the late Mrs. Glad.
stone were many and notable, and
took her into parliament as sponsor
for the homeless poor act. The cholera
epidemic in London brought out Mrs
Gladstone's seH-forgetting pity and
compassion in heroic manner.
Mrs. Flora Annie Steel is said to have
received higher price for her literary
work than any other woman. When
she was writing "On the Face of the
Waters" she took temporary home
in a native village In India, and lived
without servant or companion, In this
way gaining the confidence of the vii.
lage folk.
When student at Harvard Gen
Leonard Wood was intimately connect
cd with athletic sports of all kinds, but
principally with running and walking
The free and easy gait of those days
has never left him. The regulation
army step is 3s inches, but Gen. Woods
ordinary stride is 40, and it is said he
can cover more ground in day than
any other man in the army.
1t is something of coincidence that
the managers of both the Harvard
and Yale university crews should be
named Shuppe. The two boys, how
ever, are brothers. But that each
should be chosen to manage his univer-
sity crew became the more noteworthy
for that reason and is good testimony
of their managerial abilities. The
boys are from st. Louis, and the sons OF
well-known merchant of the Missouri
metropolis.
The Hartford Courant asks: Will
some medium" kindly inform Diog-
enes that the honest man has been
found? He lives in Philadelphia, and
his name is Herman Rohrheimer. One
day this week he gave the members OF
the city board of equalization the sur
prise of their lives by quietly walk
ing in and asking to be taxed on a
couple of houses, his property, that had
been somehow overlooked and left out
of the list by the assessors. THAT
beats me-" exclaimed member of the
board, after Rohrheimer had departed
Usually when man has escaped the
assessor, he won't even tell his wife
about It,"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-17
WIT AND WISDOM.

Some people can't stand prosperity
and some people cant get a chance to
try.-Chicago Daily News.
whats that crank Simpkins doin'
now?" Dunno. Last l heard he wuz
feedin' his cows milkweed. Indian
apolis News.
An Undesired Grace. Daughter,
notice that Harry isn't bit gallant to
other women" 'No, indeed, ma; i
broke him of that right after we were
married indianapolis journal.
The average girl talks of the letters
she owes as if her friends sit up at
night and spend all the day hanging
on the gate watching for the postman
to bring her letters.-Atchison Globe.
Really exclaimed the waitress in
Mrs. Starvem's boarding house, who
had seen better days, "we never fur
nish knife with pie. "'No?" remarked
the new boarder; "well. then, bring the
ax."-Philadelphi Record.
The Bearded Lady-.I don't see how
she could marry him. Why, he drinks
terribly and is subject to delirium tre-
mems" The Circassian Girl-"It would
take more than that to scare her. Isn't
she an experienced snake-charmer?" ?"-
Philadelphia Bulletin.
A Hummer.-"We ought to get a
name for that midnight flyer of ours
said the general manager. Can you
think of anything?" Midnight flyer2
Lemme see," said the general passen.
ger agent "How would The Skeeter'
do?"-Indianapolis Press.
II want to get one O. them things"
said the old Lady, pointing to an as
sortment Of thermometers. "Yes,
ma'am," replied the dealer; "how high
do you care to go?" "Why, not too
high and not too low. Iwant one that'll
keep my'house just right this summer"
-Philadelphia Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-17
VOL. XXI. RISING sun, CECIL COUNTY, MD, FRIDAY
nc TIME

No time, do re say-for a hdpful thought
To tighten the burdens Of hearts that
ache?
No time for encouraging. cheering
words,
That are healing balm to the hearts
that break?
No time. do we say--for q kindly act,
For the comfort and sunshine of a
song?
No time for the tenderness that is life,
AS careless and needless we pass along ?
The tender words we neglect to speak
To the hungry hearts we SO fondly love,
Yet the tenderest words go up to God
And each flower we give will blossom
above
Etill we grieve our own by hasty words
And acts that in vain we try to forget
Then beautiful things we say of our
dead
And cover with flowers our vain re-
gret.
oh. pray. to the living give time each
day
In some way to gladden. the lonely
hours
by the touch of hand, smile. word
'Tis the living who need our kindness
and flowers.
Ruth Reid. in Detroit Free Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-17
FOUND A FRIEND IN NEED.
The Unfortunate Predicament of q
Lone and Helpless Traveller
I'm Australia.

1t happened in the early days of
Australian history, when bushranging
was common, says london Tit-Bits.
A gentleman was riding along q
lonely track through the brush when
he heard loud cries for help proceed
ing from neighboring grove. He i'm
mediately rode to the assistance of
the person who seemed to be in dis
tress. Arriving at the spot whence
proceeded the cries, he was surprised
and shocked to find man securely
tied to a tree.
"What is the matter here2" he
asked.
'.Oh, SIR" replied the poor fellow,
I'm so glad you have come! A few
hours ago I was stuck up by bush
rangers, who rified my pockets, and,
after stealing everything had ex-
cept bundle of notes in my inside
breast pocket, which they fortunate
ly overlooked, bound me to this tree
and decamped."
1.-THE scoundrels!" calculated the
newcomer; "and so the wretehes
robbed you. eh?"
Eyes, sir"
"Took everything you had except
bundle of notes in your inside pock-
ct. eh2"
Eyes. SIR"
"The villainsl And then they tied
you here?"
"Yes, sir"
"And you are still tied tightly-so
tightly that you cannot escape2"
"Yes. sir"
%Then III take the notes the other
fellows leftl" And he did
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-17
TRAINING A DOG.
Uaea to "Break Training"
etealthily.

The owner of bulldog whose name
is 'sTannah," who lives near Riverside
drive, relates his experiences while
training dog for fight. He said, re-
lates the New York Sun:
in years gone by dog fights were
more numerous than now and had to be
pulled off on the quiet. Fort Lee was
the favorite place, and. many a place
Tannah fought and won over there.
Owing to his age he has been out of
the ring for many years. Now, as most
people know, q dog has to be trained
to the hour, just like pugilist. In
Tannah's case training was not to his
liking, as he was compelled to go on
diet, and for the three weeks previous
to battle he wouldn't get any meat.
This Tannah did not like, and few
days before several fights he wandered
away and returned about week later
as fat as hog.
"Ofcourse, Iwould have to forfeit the
appearance money, which was often as
much as 500. Try as wouldI could
not find the place where he obtained
the food that made him SO fat, until one
day shortly before fight, and as he
was trained pretty fine, took him out
on leader. We walked several miles
without anything unusual occurring.
We were nearing row of cottages,
and as 1t was warm several persons
were sitting on the stoops. On passing
them each person had different name
for Tannah; but what surprised ME
most was that he recognized every one
OF them and responded by a wag of his
tail. My intentions were to walk on a
little further, but when about to cross
the street Tannah refused to follow,
and tugged at his leader.
Il became angry, and after trying to
persuade him to move, struck him with
small whip, which caused him to
yelp. In an instant myself and the dog
were In the center Of dozen people,
some calling me brute and accusing me
of starving the poor Jack, mice Jip,'
and various other names, to death. No
matter how hard tried I could not get
in q word of explanation for about five
minutes. When did get chance l
told them how it was that the dog was
SO thin. also told them could not
understand why the dog refused to
move off the block. Finally a woman
standing next to me said:
Why, we all like Jack. He is very
gentle and pays us quite number of
visits, and we all feel sorry for him
every time he comes around; he looks
half starved
while all this was going on / did not
notice Tannah in the background get
ting away with enough meat to feed a
dozen dogs, but, as luck had it, / got 1t
away from him in time, and he entered
the ring in good trim and won out after
q hard battle"