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The suburban citizen., 1901-01-12

The telephone will no longer be an
expensive luxury in London. The
new scale of charges will bring it
within the reach of all, so that in
time the house without an instrument
will be the exception rather than the
rule, says a London newspaper. There
will be alternative methods of get
ting the telephone installed, In the
one case lump sum will be paid an
nually for the inclusive use of the
whole metropolitan system This will
no longer be ego, but a rental which,
although 1t has not been finally de-
termined, will not be greater than
The suburban citizen., 1901-01-12

A semicolon has limited the drink
ing hours in Boston. That is, the
punctuation of a law has been the
point around which a dispute concern
ing saloon hours has waged, and q
comma would have let the bars re-
main open longer. If a period had
been used, the saloons would probably
have closed altogether. Boston always
was rather literary.
The suburban citizen., 1901-01-12
London Telephone Rates Cut.

f1O. and may be rather less. But
probably the more popular way OF
subscribing will be on the toll serv-
ice" Under this method the subscrib-
er pays a small initial sum-about eS
and then a penny per call for every
time he rings up, and nothing, Of
course, when he is rung up. One effect
Of this method will be to make the
majority of shops into public call Of
fees. For the tradesman, paying a
penny per call, will probably permit
customers TO use his instrument at.
say pence per call, making it pay for
itself possibly two or three times over
during the year.
The suburban citizen., 1901-01-12

The Count Bonl de COstellane seems
to have been a generous though not
discriminating patron Of the fine arts
He certainly appears to have gone on
the theory that the price was the
best criterion of the value of q thing.
This a dangerous working principle
in the case Of antiques.
The suburban citizen., 1901-01-12
WASHINGTON, D. C.

The emergency ration needs water
10 make 1t effective. This shows that
the dried apple was the first emer-
gency ration.
The suburban citizen., 1901-01-12

Queen Victoria refuses to receive o
lady of title because the latter has
gone into business, though her occu
patton Is entirely respectable. Hei
Majesty seems to resent the assertion
that the English are "a nation Of shop
keepers"
The suburban citizen., 1901-01-12

An Illinois man has sued a woman
who declined to marry him for the
car fare he expended in going to see
her. This is very small business. He
should have walked and sued her for
footwear and doctors bills.
The suburban citizen., 1901-01-12
The STYLE in Stationery.

Some people use one kind of writing
paper from years end to years end,
regardless of the changes of fashion,
but the majority like to keep up to
the times in this as in everything else
Fashions change in writing paper, en-
craving, etc, as in everything else
For instance, a year or so ago the
square envelope was used exclusively
and the Oblong one looked very old.
fashioned indeed Now, the positions
are reversed; the only stylish envelope
is oblong and the square shape quite
passe. Two sizes of oblong envelope
are de rigueur-one, the smaller, for
notes, is about three inches wide and
five long. The larger style, for letters
and mostly used by men for all their
correspondence, is about three and
three-quarter inches wide by five and
three-quarter long. This difference OF
three-quarters of an inch seems
trifling but in reality it makes a decld-
ed change in the appearance Of the en-.
velOpe.
There are several new styles Of writ.
ing paper out this season, but most
women prefer the heavy linen, or the
bond, old blue vying with cream white
for first place as far as tint goes.
Etamine and French coquille, or or
candle, are two of the latest novelties.
The former takes its name from the
open-meshed dress fabric whose weave
it closely resembles. They are both
ideas that originated i'm France.
The suburban citizen., 1901-01-12

The bubonic plague scare, which
GLASGOW, Scotland, experienced, cost
IL $5,O0O,OOO, although only twenty
eight cases were reported up to the
time 1t was stamped out. The money
was spent on sanitary precautions to
prevent the spreading of the plague
The suburban citizen., 1901-01-12
Very Chic Bows.

Perky twisted-looking bows of pan.
ne velvet are very chic. At the neck
of a modish cloth coat Is such a bow
in reseda. Ends continued to the bust
line, where another corresponding
bow is formed.
The suburban citizen., 1901-01-12

The allies horses in China are dying
wholesale. The American supply has
not suffered. This is another victory
for the Missouri mule,
The suburban citizen., 1901-01-12
Laughabie Ways Of Earning Money.

''''7I' " "l7 VI I-HIUIHE UOneY,
The women folk Of the Methodist
Church at Oxford, a small town 10
Kansas, agreed recently to earn the
money to make some necessary church
repairs. When they had succeeded
they held an experience meeting, at
which each contributor related what
The suburban citizen., 1901-01-12

The trouble is that before the Man
with-the-Hoe gets able to buy q steam
plow he never reads any Of the poetry
that Is written about him.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-06-04

white, with queenly bearing, APP
peared upon the stage. They are
from the States: Kentucky, Ten
nessee, Texas. Ohio, Missouri, In
diana, and Indian Territory. ss@
The only ones of whom we knew
were Miss Young and Misses En-
ma and Nancy Bryan, daughters of
w. F. and James Bryan, of North
Middletown.
The First Honor was divided
among three young ladies whose
averages were from SO 70 $500 to
81 2O3-96O.
The Second Honcrs were divided
among four, whose averages were
from 95 391-4S00 to 90, these being
the averages of Misses Emma Bryan
and Sadie Young.
Miss Viola Henry, of Texas, who
is now visiting Miss Mary Shrout,
Of this city, is a graduate and also
received certificate for excellency
in the Fourth Grade of Music.
Among the 10 (including grad
uates) who received certificates or
medals for house keeping were the
Misses Bryan and Young and Miss
Emily Cunningham, daughter of
our friends, f. ). Cunningham and
wife, of Thomson, Clark county.
Here is Fact for the Observation
of young men Observation-Disclosures
ed).
The address to the class was de
livered by Rev. E. L. Powell, of
Louisville, a man of recognized
ability as a thinker and speaker
His subject was "The Royalty OF
Human Nature" After setting
forth, in charming manner, the
powers of man (including women) ,
he showed that his crowning glory
was the divinity that is within him.
We esteem it rare privilege to
have heard him.
The presentation of diplomas,
certificates and medals by President
b. c. Hagerman, followed by the
delivery of many floral offerings and
presents, closed another successful
year in the history of this popular
institution.
We dined at the Lexington Din
ing Room, recently removed from
Main street to more commodious
and attractive quarters in the new
McClelland building, corner Short
and Upper streets.
HOW WE PLANNED FOR THE FORTUNE.
In the afternoon we were intro
duced to a Mr.. Ewing, of Missouri,
who is somewhat interested in a
gold mine in Georgia, and in the
welfare of OTHER people. He and
five friends (only five) have so
acres of land rich in gold quartz,
yielding by assayer's analysis
from $l6.95 to 1886 per ton. (He
showed the assayer's letter. They
wish to secure control OF at least
40 acres more and probably anotb-
er tract. { He drew a diagram of
the parcels on the floor of an In
vestment Company's office, where
the plan was divulged.)
In order to do this and to put
the entire holding on the market
they had decided to sell few
shares, and would be pleased to
take me in on the ground floor
He told of lady friend in Missou-
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-06-04
|FACTS AND OBSERVATIONS
THE WRITER ATTENDS TWO COMMANDMENTS:
PLANS FOR A FORTUNE; HAS HIS ANKLE SPRAIN-
ED. AND SEES A CIRCUS.

The commencement exercises OF
the Kentucky Classical and Busi-
ness College took place at the
Christian church in North Middle
town on Tuesday morning, May 2S.
The room was darkened and light
ened and beautifully decorated. The
attendance was not large but select.
Every body was in holiday attire.
iii ~ he Invocation was by Rev. c.
w. Dick. The musical programme
was executed by Misses Hair, Bish
op, Boone and Kieth.
The address was delivered by
Rev. James Vernon, pastor of the
TNichoiasviiie Christian church.
Like most speakers, he has distin-
gushing peculiarities. Some OF
his are: A commanding physique
and dignifed carriage, with touch
of affectation; well trained and
pleasing voice; historical research,
fine descriptive power, discrimilat-
ing use of words, and expression in
simple language. We would, how
ever, suggest that ordinarially the
introduction of words from foreign
languages is to be avoided, but as
this was an extraordinary occasion
we will pass it by.
"Reminiscences" was the subject
of an address by the venerable
Frank Houston, now in his SID
year, a man who, through these
many years, has been identified
with the religious, educational and
business interests of North Middle
town. To us he was a remarkable
man, considering his age; well pre-
served in mind and body and ready
in speech. fervent in the advocacy
of WOMAN powers, charms and In
fuence. eve do not know whether
be prefers old or young).
The graduating class was com
posed of John William Young, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Will Young.
The address to the graduate was
delivered by Mrs. j. b. Skinner
the principal. She is an intelligent
and cultured woman. We heard
expressions of high commendation
and approval of her as "a teacher,
and of regret that she would leave
North Middletown to take charge
of Jessamine Institute at Nicholas
vile.
According to custom, "a copy OF
the Bible was presented to Mr.
Young.
Mrs. Skinner will be succeeded
by o. L. Trahern, member of the
faculty, and n, H. Brooks, who, in
addition to taking a course at Ken
lucky University, has been preach
ing at Sharpsburg and Bethel fol
some months. We wish them sue
cess.
We accepted an invitation to dine
with the family of j. Will Young
Here we met Mrs. Maggie Young
and son. Johnson. of Mt. Sterling
Reached home after dark.
HAMILTON COLLEGE.
On Wednesday morning we went
to Lexington to attend the 32d com
mencement of Hamilton College,
We had received an invitation from
Miss Sadie, daughter of j. Will
Young, of North. Middletown.
The exercises were held in the
Opera House. A charming sight
was presented when the graduating
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-06-04

the experience of writing while sit
ting up, or lying (not lie-ing), in
bed, with sprained ankle, you
will, / trust,
Not view me with a critics eye,
Nor pass my Facts Il observations by.
providence permitting" we will
make another trip.
p. S.-Mon6ay night has come
and we are still away from our
office.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-06-04

ri who had taken one hundred dol
lars worth of stock and was so
pleased with the prospect that
through her representation another
lady wanted to invest.
As soon as the necessary amount
is obtained, the holdings will be
capitalized at five million dollars
(S5,000,000) and the stock put on
the market in New York. (He
failed to tell whether or not j. Pier
pont Morgan would engineer the
deal.
Unfortunately for him he re-
marked that if did not have sufli-
cient money to pay all cash, he
would accept half cash and my
note for the other half. He did
not know that he was talking to a
man who had had experience and
had made millions in real restate
booms and the printing business.
He assured me that for every dol
lar invested, l would receive ten,
probably by Dec. l certainlysnot
later than January |, as the stock
could he sold for five million dol
lars. With all his excellencies he
deserves criticism for proposing
such a aca! at the place he did.
There is money in it. will fix
him. OF course he will not find it
out until tits too late. My wife s
preacher brothers-in-law, Revs.
Tibbs and Buckner, will join e
and we will take the entire proper
ty, 1Oat the bonds fo~ $5;000,00O.
and pocket the money, thus leav-
ing Mr.. Ewing and his friends
short. Then in engineering great
financial enterprises we will, lead
Morgan, Hill, Rocke feller and 9TH
ers a merry chase.
Promising to send him word if
his generous offer was accepted the
writer went to the C. d O. depot,
where there was much fervent
handshaking and farewell kissing
and tears. 1--WE INDUCED in a part
only.)
"Now, teachers, our school is out
O, teachers, we must part
And if l never more see YOU,
III love you III my heart
SPRAINED ANKLE.
When the train reached Thorn
son Station we assisted Miss Emily
Cunningham with her packages.
Mrs. Cliff Prewitt was Immediately V
in front. We stepI ed to the
rear of the car in front
and enroute to the smooth
siding the accident happened. We
say enroute, because with right
hand holding to railing full weight
of body was not on the right foot.
We knew that something had hap
pened. AS soon as possible we en-
tered the car and laid down in the
smoking department. The injury
was not serious, but since Wednes-
day evening we have been laid up
for repairs. Among other diver
sions we have prepared these lines
and other copy for the ADVOCATE /;
read the Epistle to the Hebrews,
referring to the G'"' : njoy-
ed calls by seyera friends, etc. 1t
is not regarded as proper by prea-
chers and semi-preachers
TO GO TO THF CIRCUS
But the writer did see the little ell
ephant holding the big elephant's $
tail; he saw the dogs and ponies
and monkeys and fire department
and curiOus crowd and eniOvad the
music. The procession passed by
and we saw the sights while in bed.
We finish these lines on Saturday
morning.
OUR THANKS.
We acknowledge the kindness of
+. A. Ford and wife and Miss Emf
Lee Hibler in sending delightful
edibles.
Eanfla raoJarc if ,,O,, bo..o l. /
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-06-04
my TWO-STORY CARRIAGE SHOP
LIVERY STABLE COMBINED

Situated Onthe corner of High
3nd Wilson streets. These
buildings front on High Street,
60 feet, and running back on
Wilson Street Ia feet, with an
ell 24X60 feet. This is one of
the largest buildings in Mt.
Sterling, and within a stones
throw of the Court House, and a
most desirable property for any
kind of Manufacturing Business.
Also, one 6OX1574 Building
Lot on jameson Street, and one
lotion East Main Street.
/ am now closing out my en-
tire stock of
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-06-04
Health for 10 Cents.

A lively liver, pure blood, clean
skin, bright eyes, perfect health
Cascarets Candy Cathartic will OBJ
tain and secure them for you. Genu-
inc tablets stamped c. c. c. Never
sold in bulk. All druggists, Ioc.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-06-04
Kentucky Increase.

According to the report Of the
State Board of Equalization, the
values s,Xable property in Ken
tucky mas increased $14,032, 1873
during the past year.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-06-04
Want Coal.

1t is said that the Steel Trust is
behind the movement for the pur-
chase of the bituminous coal
mines Of Indiana.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-06-04

Mr. James Brown, of Puts
mouth, Va, over 90 years of age,
suffered for years with bad Sc e
on his face. Physicians could
not help him. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve cured him permanently,
f. c. Duerson.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-06-04

Nice 6 room cottage on Harrison
Avenue. Address Mrs. JNo. b .
PHIrrs, 20 Fayette Ave, Lexing-
ton, Ky.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-06-04

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
lOc, 25c. II @. @. c. fail, druggists refund money
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-06-04
Handmade Bu9SieS at less
than Cost for the Next
80 Days.

Don t miss the chance of getting
Il nice vehicle at less than Cost.
All vehicles remaining unsold
after 30 days will be shipped.
So don't delay buying a Buggy
untiLsale, as none of them will
be sold at auction.
| offer at a Bargain > Hacks
and Harness; l Drummer S Wa
gon and Harness, and other Liv-
cry Vehicles and Harness.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-06-04

j. w. Jones guarantees all of his
glasses to fit. 40 ly
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-06-04

a c. o m p anied by
mucous patches in
the IN o ut h erup-
tions on the skin,
sore throat, copper
colored splotches,
ds, aching muscles
lie disease is making
ay, and far worse
unless the blood is
ally cleansed of this
ison.
safe and infallible
the only antidote
son. 1t cures the
y and permanently.
A In the fall Of 1897
U ! contracted Blood
Poison. Itrie d
sc. three doctors. but
their treatment
getting worse all the
ulcers appeared in nv
dy was almost covered
loiches and offensive
7 from rheumatic pains
5. My condition could
those Athlete as / was
lerings. l had about
ling well again when
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-06-04
Ny Condition Could
Have Been No Worse.

I decided to try $. 5. s.,
but must confess I had
little faith left ia any
medicine. After taking
the third bottle | noticed
a change in my condi-
ton. This was truly en-
couraging, and I deter
mined 10 give ). 5. :, a
thorough trial. From
chat time on the improve
ment was rapid ; ). 5. S.
seemed to h We the dis
case completely under
control : the sores and
ulcers healed and | was
soon free from all signs
of the disorder; | have
been strong aud healthy
W AAfr1rru 1 g...lr n
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-06-04

BY virtue Of Judgment and order Of sale of
the Montgomery Circuit Court. rendered al the
April Term. 1901. thereof. in the above cause,
the undersigned WILL ON the
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-06-04

NJ 200 Dozen Spring and Sum-
X mer weight Fancy Balbrig-
* gan Underwear at l9C a gar
~ w ment. The best in the world,
X all sizes up to so.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-06-04

They are made up in the
very best Of style, lined with
farmers satin, sewed with
silk thread and of the latest
cut. All NEW GOODS.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-06-04
B. F. SETTLES.

DIR. JAS. BRASHEAR.
VETERINARY SURGEON AND DENTIST.
GRADUATE OF INDIANA AND CHICAGO
COLLEGES.
PHONE 1875. MT. STERLING kV.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-06-04

A c. KIDD,
ArCrtONEEB,
Oilers his service for this and adjoining coun-
tles. special attention given To Court-day
sales ana merchandise and county sales Char
yes reasonable Leave order, at -. W Bnum's
grocery on address him at Levee. Ky.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-06-04
J. CLAY COOPER,
For Rent.

Master Commissioner M. &C.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-04
DECREASED DEATH RATE.
Mortality Statistics Make Good Showing
FIR O'ys Health.

The reports of the Board of Health of
the city giving mortality statistics for
the months of August and September,
show Il gratifying decrease in the death
rate as compared with the same period
a year ago.
Mortality for August-whte males, 1855,
ST. 1901, 81; white females, 1900 A.; 1891.
81 colored males. 1859, Il: 1901. 50; colored
females, 1900, 10; 1901. 10. Total-white
1903, 70; 1901 o.: coored 1900, 81: 1901. 49,
Totals 1900. 166: 1901, 100
Still births mot included in death rata)-
white. 1909. 4: 1891. = colored, 1900. IS; 1901.
II. Total. 1900. %; 1901 p.
Mortality for September: White males
1900. 81: 1901. "a; white females 1900 ~;
1891, q; colored males. 1890. y; 1901 49,:
colored females. 1890 y: 1901 81. Total.
white. 1900. a: 1901. IS: coiored. 1900 81:
1901. Il. Totals 1890. 15S: 1891. 10
Still births mot included in death ratel-
White 1890 6; 1901. 6: colored. 1880. IL:
colored 1901 Il. Total. 1860. 20; 1901. %
Major b w. Lynn. of Loudoun county
has sold his handsome property. where lie
has lived most of his life. AND it is
thought he will settle in Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-04
BOLD INCENDIARlES.
Demanded BIackmail and We're Watched by
Shotgun Guards.
Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.l

LEEdBURG, VA, Oct. Sit is now al
most certain that the large warehouse
and stave factory of Purcell. Eubank Y
Co, burr Saturday was the result OF
an incendiary. When the fire occurred
about 10 O'Clock in the morning, the ma
chinery was running and the hands were
employed rot fifty yards away.
The mac..'.lery has been tempered with
repeatedly. Valves from the engine and
at the stream which supplies the water
have been suddenly found missing, the
removal OF which could only have been
accomplished by an expert. At one time
these Offenders We're fired upon and
tracked some distance. A short time ago
q. notice was found tackled UP demand
ing S1CO as a reward for cessation of lbs
Titles The money was placed in an en-
velope and put IN the spot directed,
while two men watched. armed with dou-
ble-barrel shotguns. No one appeared.
and a careful watch was kept for some
time thereafter.
Suspicion points strongly to certain
parties. though as yet no arrests have
been made. The loss of the building is
estimated at $500, with insurance for
S2rn.
Mr.. Levi White. of Wood'burn neigh
horhood, has sold his farm of go acres
to Mr.. Gilmer of Washington county.
Va, for $3.50 per acre
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-04
BIG MINING SCHEME.
Louisville Men TO Develop Coal Lands aud
Build Town.
Especial Dispatch to The Times

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
CRAB ORCHARD. VA. Oct. 3-Fhe
Interstate Investment Company. of Louis
Vile, Ky. is again preparing TO put
their we'll drill in operation here in
few days on their n. G Morris property,
where they have located their mining
town and coke oven site.
r. c. Balilrf Thirston. OF LOUISVILLE,
Ky. the manager of the company. is TO
be here in a few days. The prospects
are that this company means to push
the development of their large boundary
of coal lands here. to build short line
Of railroad from Double Tunnel, between
tie Va S. w. r. r. and the l.. & ~
r. R. up here in Crab Orchard. dis
lance of ten miles and to build 600 coke
ovens
Their mining town site is said TO excel
and exceed anything of the Kind in
Southwest Virginia. Their coal is of the
finest. best quality. easy to mine.
The Crab Orchard postottce is now
designated as money order office and
goes into that business October lst.
\ very sad accident occurred at Elisha
Browns residence. The postmaster OF
Glover Fork. in Harlan county. Ky.
about three miles from here, Ebert
Clark, accidently shot and killed himself
with a pistol