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The age-herald., 1901-04-21
The First Hospital Chapter.

Now that the. work for the Hilman Hospital has assumed such mammoth proportions that it has extended not only throughout the city. but Into all the ad- joining towns, it should not be forgotten that the movement that has resulted in such remarkable success was started by few earnest Birmingham women who organized the first chapter to promote tho work for the Hillman Hospital just year ago. This little band of philan- thropic women while working enthusias- tically amonw themselves did not dream that the work begun by them would be so far-reaching in it's results, for their plans were most quietly executed and there was the absence of any ostenta- tion.
 It is worthy, therefore, of mention that work inaugnrated without any flare of trumpets accomplished in a few months what more pretentious undertakings do in years. Following theorganzation of St. Mary's chapter came the banding to- gether of philanthropic women in every Protestant church in Birmingham and vicinity, whose purpose was to raise funds for Birminghams great emergency hospital. And now that the efforts of these noble women have been so blessed and the prospects for a great new hos pital in the heart of this great city are brighter than they have ever been, 1t will be interesting to give brief history and report of the first hospital chapter that was organized:
 At the request of Dr. Owen P. Fitz- ci,,a af ol,, Mrs Morris called a meeting of the. ladies of St. Mary's congregation at her home on March Q, 1900. to consider the advisability of forming an association to work for some charitable object and at the same time promote a more social feeling between tn members. The att tendance was small, but the object was accomplshed--the society was organized and after due consideration the members decided to work for the Hillman Hos pital. A constitution and by-laws were adopter and the name chosen was Hill man Hospital chapter of St. Mary's Mission,
 At the solicitation of Mrs. J. Morgan Smith the chapter consented to direct all It's energies to raising money for the hospital building fund, and promised to cooperate with other chapters in giving mammoth entertainment for the same purpose. Weekly metings were held throughout the year and during the sum mer months the members spent much time In making fancy articles for the bazaar, which opened in last December. he result of the chapters work for the bazaar is as follows:
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75c Shirts 49c: Sl. 25 Shirts 89c. Blach's Dissolution Sale.
The age-herald., 1901-04-21

6NnT iIKE There's something dis orMrnn,@ tinctiye about rooms deco UIhEhS rated by Colby. They are out of the stereotyped common run that every one has seen so often. No extra charge for original and artistic ideas in decoration at Colby's Wall Paper and Art Store, 2023 First avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-04-21

I manufacture harness to order, and one trial means permanent customer,
 VIM. RECKLING,
 2l5 18th St.
The age-herald., 1901-04-21

Call for Ala bama Brewing Company's Extra Pale" and "Sxandard" Beers. On tap or in bottles. Phone 1928.
The age-herald., 1901-04-21

No one has attempted to compete with Blach's Disso lution sale so far.
The age-herald., 1901-04-21
Kitchen Necessities.

Also thousand and one essentials for such as Laundry Sundries, Utensils, Hardware. Cutlery, Wooden and Tinware, etc, etc. tt
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poned until the following week on ac- count of the piano recital Tuesday even ing for the benefit of the free Klndergar- ten Association.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12
Interstate Fair.
Louisville, KY, March 5, 1901

Louisville, KY, March 3, 1901.
Live Stock Editor, "Advocate,"
Mt. Sterling, Ky.
MY DEAR SIR:-A few days ago
forwarded to your paper a copy
of an article with reference to the
Interstate Fair. Recognizing the
fact that your city is perhaps the
largest stock cattle and sheep mar
ket in the State, and that you are
probably as well posted upon such
subjects as any gentleman in the
State, and will feel some interest IN
our fair which will give opportuni
ty for the development of q gener-
al interest in live stock, we will
be very glad to have you CO operate
with us in our effort to make our
Fair what we mean it to be-the
greatest cattle show In America,
barring neither the Kansas City nor
Chicago shows.
Arrangements have been made
between the Fair management and
the Kentucky Live Stock Breeders
Association whereby the latter have
undertaken the management of the
live stock exhibit, and | will be
very glad if you will put yourself
in communication with Mr.. Thos.
L. Hornsby, President of the Asso-
citation, at Eminence, KY; and
with Mr.. NJ. w. Neal, Secretary Of
the Association at Louisville, in
order that they have the benefit of
your views and assistance.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12
SOME SLEEP UPSIDE DOWN.
Curious Habits of Sloths, Bats aud
Great Anteaters.

There is one animal which lives en-
tirely in trees, but is able to maintain
its position during slumber without
the least exercise Of muscular force.
This is the sloth, common in the for
ests of tropical America. It's long
claws are so bent that they hook over
the branches and allow the creature
to hang upside down like an animated
hammock Curiously enough, the
hammock appears to be South
American invention. and is universal
ly employed by all the Indian tribes
of the Aniazons Perhaps, observes
in this connection writer in Pear
sons Magazine, the primitive human
jewellers in this region took to sleep
ing in hammocks, after observing the
habits of the sloth
The great anteater, which is both
a kinsman and fellow conntryman OF
the sloth, has an enormous tail, which
it uses in a very remarkable manner.
Two of these animals were recently
seen lying together asleep, and they
had arranged their tails so cleyerly
that their whole bodies were hidden
from view. The caudal covering af-
forded excellent protection from the
weather, for the central, solid part Of
the tails acted as a kind of ridgepole
over the highest part of the sleepers'
bodies, so that the long fringes of hair
sloped downward on each side like the
thatch upon a roof
Like the sloths, many kinds of bats
sleep suspended by their hooked
claws without any muscular exertion
whatever. Some of the large fruit
eating bats of the tropics, which do
not sleep in holes like the species COM
mon in southern ATTITUDES, but which
hang suspended to the branches of
trees in the open air, adopt position
which it would be difficult to beat for
economy and comfort. Gould's fruit
eating bat, common in the warmer
parts of Australia, suspends itself up
side down by one hind foot, and
wraps its body in the tent-like folds
of its wing membranes
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12
Lost in Egypt Co." a Clever One,

Lost in Egypt was the attraction
last night at the City Opera House,
and played TO I large and we'll pleased
audience The play, like all melo-
dramas OF its kind, kept the audience
continually on the go" Robert II.
Harris, as Ensign Carter, gave All ex-
cellent portrayal OF the gallant naval
officer Mr.. Parkinson, as Sammy
Green, from the Bowery, kept the su-
dience in screams OF laughter. Also
worthy Of special mention are Jovits
Ermey, NatAliS CHASER, Jennie Bur
leigh, Mabel Drew and the Carlton
sisters. The numerous specisl,iss are
all good aud clean aud the special
scenery some the fnest ever seen in
our Opera House Manager Rhodes
Is to be congratulated on giving our
thestre-goers this clever attraction
Frederick (Md.) Daily News.
Grand Opera House one night only,
Thursday, March ii. 10, 20 and SOC.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12
A SILENT WITNESS.
Typewriting Machine convicts a Wife
Murderer in New Zealand.


A typewriter was the strongest
witness for the prosecution in case
Of attempted poisoning just tried in
New Zealand, says the New Yorl
World.
The prisoner, Henry Vincent
Styche, was charged with trying to
murder his wife through the agency
of DR.. Sherbowen Clayton.
The doctor told how he had re-
ceived typewriter letter describing
o woman in chronic i'll health who
had said that she would Gust as soon
be dead as sick all the time"
The writer added that if the doctor
should be called to attend this woman
and If she should die 600 would be
sent to him three months afterward.
If the doctor agreed he was to adyer-
tise in the local paper for dog cart.
The police had the dog-cart adver-
tisement published, and almost i'm
mediately Styche's wife called on DR..
Clayton for treatment.
Styche himself called on the doc
tor and spoke about treatment for his
wife, for whom, however, he seemed
to have great affection
DIR. Clayton thereupon showed
Styche the typewriter letters he had
received. The man betrayed himself
by his agitation, but nothing was
done by the police. The evidence was
not all in.
There was only one person, how
ever, who could describe the peculi-
arities of the machine in the prison
er's office and who could swear that
no other machine could in probability
have such a combination of peculiari-
ties.
Styche confessed that there was a
joint insurance policy for $500 on his
own and his wife's life. He declared
that he did not need money, that he
and his wife loved each other deeply
and that she had gone TO DR. Clayton
Of her own accord.
He was found guilty and sentenced
to seven years in prison. This is the
first time that typewriter has been
called in as witness in a murder
case.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12
WATER WORKS.

Some Of our people have beer
agitated no little concerning flying
reports regarding steps to be taker
by the Water Works Company
which might not be beneficial to
the city. We did not believe the
company would undertake any
thing Of this kind, for in the end II
would be to their disadvantage.
The Committee to confer with
the Water Company and report
back to the Council has been seen
and we are assured the people,
interests will be we'll guarded.
The Company asked that the
main from the standpipe be re-
duced from a 2 inch to a 10 inch
pipe, but Mr.. Nelson, Secretary
tor Kentucky and Tennessee Board
of Fire Underwriters Association,
reports that a 10 inch main would
not meet the requirements in order
to give Mt. Sterling the best fire
rates, and Mayor Baird having ex-
pert advice that a 10 inch main is
not sufficient, this matter is settled
by the company withdrawing the
request for a 10 inch main.
Hydrants will be located by a
committee consisting of one Coun-
Gilman from each ward, and this
committee will see to it that the
city is fully protected.
We have interviewed the man.
ager of the Water Company, and
he assures us the city of Mt. Ster-
ling will receive the best of water
service and that it will be
protected to that extent that we
will get the very best insurance
rate; and further, they are not
seeking 70 get any advantages.
Economy will be used in the
construction of the plant, but the
water will be wholesome and suf-
fcient to supply the city at a low
rate for all purposes-protection,
domestic and manufacturing inter
ests.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12
For School Superintendent

We are authorized to announce MISS
MARY G. ANDERSON as a candidate
for Superintendent of Common Schools
of Montgomery county, subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce w. II
SQUIRES candidate for Superintend/
ent of Public Schools of Montgomery
county, subject to the action of the Deml
ocratic party.
We are authorized to announce NJ. J..
Goodwin candidate for Superintendent
of Public Schools of Montgomery coun-
ty, subject to the action Of the Democrat
tic party.
We are authorized to announce Prof. l..
S. Barber candidate for Superintendent
of Public Schools subject to the action Of
the Democratic party
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12
For Magistrate.

We are authorized to announce !. r.
KELLER, of Howard's Mill, as a candi-
date for Justice of the Peace in Magiste-
rial District No. S, composed of the How
ards Mill and Spencer Precincts. subject
to the action Of the Democratic party,
We are authorized to announce T. N.
PERRY, of Spencer, as a candidate for
Justice of the Peace in Magisterial Dis
trict No. S, composed of Towards Mill
and Spencer precincts, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce JOHN
A. DONOHEW as a candidate for JUS
tice of the Peace in Magisterial District
No. S, composed of the Towards Mill
and Spencer precincts, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic party.
We are authorized TO announce I. ].
DOUGLAS a candidate for Magistrate III
the 4th district, subject to the action OF
the Democratic party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12
Some weeks ago we set some Of

Some weeks ago we set some OIL
our people agoing from the senti-
ment expressed showing we favor
ed the construction Of electric rail
roads to Mt. Sterling. Since then
we have had occasion to investi-
gate the effects of these roads on
business interests in other towns
under like circumstances and are
confirmed in our belief that moth
ing would bring about better re
suits in the way Of low freight
rates and increased business.
Mt. Sterling can have a line
line to Sharpsburg, if it will
act now, and if the city won't, then
there will be another to come
in after the rich plum.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12
For Councilman.
Primary Election, We'd, March 40, 100

Primary Election, We'd, March 40, 1901.
We are authorized to announce G. II. BRYAN
candidate for reelection as Councilman
from the First W ard subject TO the action Of the
Democratic part
Primary March 20.
We are authorized 10 announce WILLARD X.
HAHN LINE as candidate for Councilman
from the First Ward subject to the action Of the
Democratic party.
Primary March 20.
We are authorized to announce H. H. EASTIN
as a candidate for reelection as Councilman
from the Second Ward subject TO the action OF
the ID mOcratic party.
Primary March 20
We are authorized 10 announce JOHN J..
KING as ean1i ate for Councilman Fl ON the
Second Ward, subje-t to the action of the Demo
cratic party
Primary March 20.
We are authorized 10 announce g. K OLD
HAM candidate for re-electi II to the Cout ell
NON the Fourth Ward, subject to the action Of
tha Democratic arty.
Primary NJ rcn 10Th.
We are authorized TO announce JAKE HEN
Rl as a candidate for Councilman ON the
fou th wa subject TO the action OF the Demo.
cratic party.
Primary March 2Oth
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12
Announcements Of Democratic Candidates.
PRIMARY ELECTION, FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1904.
FOR ASSESSOR.

We are authorized to announces FRANK
p. THOMPSON candidate for Assessor
of Montgomery county, subject to the &C
ton of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce JOHN
F. RICHARDSON as a candidate for As
SCISSOR of Montgomery County, subject to
the action of the Democratic party. II
nominated and elected / will have Bert
.O'Rear, of Grassy, as my deputy.
We are authorized to announce w. II.
WRIGHT a candidate for Assessor of
Montgomery county. subject to the ac>
ton OF the Democratic party. If nomi-
mated and elected Mr. John G. Roberts
will be his deputy.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12
FOR JAILER.

We are authorized to announce VIM.
SLEDD as candidate for Jailer of Mont
gomery County, subject to the action of
the Democratic party
We are authorized to announce AN
DREW JAMES a candidate for Taller of
Montgomery county, subject to the &C
ton of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce w. T.
STOKLEY. of Spencer precinct, as a
candidate for Jailer of Montgomery
County, subject to the action of the
Democratic party
We are authorized to announce JAMES
w. LOCKRIDGE as candidate for the
nomination to the office of Jailer of
Montgomery County, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12

Our Republican contemporary
would have the people to general
ly believe that in the Democratic
Senatorial Committee meeting
great unfairness was done. Well
That was a Democratic committee
and it was Democrats that had
submitted their claims to the Com
mittee. And since each candi-
date was not agreed in his desires
as to time and manner of holding
conventions, one or the other
must needs be disappointed. The
fact is we submitted to the action
Of that committee-we expected
nothing but fairness and ifcommit-
teemen were unjust in their decis
ions they will be held to strict ac-
count, but as it is, all Democrats
should be satished-should work
hard for their choice Of men and
when the convention has decided
we will all be agreed and will
allow no outsider in any way to dis
turb our equilibrium, while we 60
onward to swell Democratic ma
iorities.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12
For Senator.

We are authorized to announce CAS-
WELL PREWITT, of the county OF
Montgomery, candidate for State Sena-
tor of this the 2Sth district, composed OF
the counties of Clark, Bourbon and Mont
gomery, subject to the adtion of the
Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce A. w.
Hamilton, of the county of Montgomery,
a candidate for State Senator of this, the
78th district, composed of Clark, Bour-
bon and Montgomery, subject to the &C
ton of the Democratic party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12

Word comes to us that John ID
Mcintyre, editor Of the Bath
County Democrat, is being urged
to become a candidate for the Leg
islature from the counties OF Bath
and Rowan. Mr.. Mcintyre would
make a capital representative who
would have a mind of his own on
all subjects. We are glad these
counties are prevailing upon a
sober, industrious, working man
to represent them. Mr.. Mcintyre
should yield to their requests and
accept the nomination, which we
believe would be unanimously ten
dered.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12
For Representative.

We are authorized to announce l, N.
GREENE, of the county of Montgomery,
candidate for Representative in this the
goth District, composed of the counties
of Montgomery and Menefee, subject to
the action of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce D. S.
GODSEY, of the county of Montgomery,
as candidate for the Legislature in the
goth Legislative District, composed of the
counties of Montgomery and Menefee,
subject to the action of the Democratic
party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.

We are authorized to announce CLAIR
ENCE f. THOMAS as a candidate for
County Attorney of Montgomery County,
subject to the action of the Democratic
party.
We are authorized to announce G. EG-
BERT COONS as a candidate for re-
election as County Attorney of Mont
gomery County, subject to the action of
the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce HEN
RY WATSON as candidate for County
Attorney of Montgomery County, subject
to the action of the Democratic party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12

Miss Louise Perrin, who has
been the pretty and attractive guest
of Miss Agness Corbett for several
days, returned to her home in Lex
ington yesterday. Miss Perrin has
many admirers in this city, and
when she again visits our city will
receive hearty welcome.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12
For County Court Clerk.

We are authorized to announce HOW
ARD ANDERSON as a candidate for
County Court Clerk, subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce W. B.
O'CONNELL for reelection to the Of
fee of County Clerk of Montgomery
County.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12
Precinct Conventions In Senatorial
District.

The Democratic District Commit
tee for the Twenty-eight Senatorl-
al District, met at Winchester on
Saturday afternoon to fix the time,
place and manner of selecting a
candidate for Senator. Precinct
conventions will be held June l5 to
select delegates to the district con-
vention to be held in Paris, June
10. The district is composed Of
Clark, Bourbon and Montgomery
counties.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12
We carry the largest stock
of John B. Stetson
hats in Eastern Kentucky.
Spring line now in.
WALSH Bros
Seriously Hurt.

Arlington, 8 year old son of Cane
johnson, was run over by loaded
wagon, the wheels passing over his
bowels. He is seriously hurt. Drs.
r. Q. Drake and w. r. Thompson.
who are attending him, on account OF
the serious injury. will now allow him
to be removed from the home of Hen
rY Drummer, nsar where the child wat
hurt.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12

''Who are you going to vote
for7" This question was put this
way TO a reliable gentleman a few
DAYS ago. "Who am | going to
vote forp" and to this question he
responded: Il will vote for cap
able men. won't vote for the
man who himself drinks or the one
who tempts others to drink. That
man was exactly correct.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12

The BOtto will suit will not be car
ried to the Court OF Appeals, com
promise offer OF $l4 900 having beer
practically accepted by counsel fol
the Irvin-McHsiry heirs.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12
FOR COUNTY JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce JUDGE
A. A. HAZELRIGG candidate for re-
election to the office of Judge of Mont
gomery County, subject to the action OF
the Democratic party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12
FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce ALLEN
MCCORMICK a candidate for Sheriff of
Montgomery County, subject to the
action of the Democratic party. If nom
mated and elected Mr.. Clifton R. Prewitt,
IT., will be his deputy.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12
For Sale or Rent.

My house and 3 acres of ground
at Grassy Lick. House contains 4
good rooms, good outbuildings, and
plenty of water; also good orchard.
HESTER BOYD,
35 2t Mt. Sterling, Ky.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12
Knox Hats

To suit all men.
LA dly any two people
can wear the same brim
and crown. We carry all
dimensions In Knox
as we'll a. other hats
to suit all.
WALSH Bros.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12
TERMS ANNOUNCEMENT

There are reports aAoat that a
negro who displayed some impu-
dence has been roundly whipped
and directed to leave the city.
He is still here. An impudent
man to women, be he white or
black. deserves to be whipped.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12

Rev. j. q. Cross. who has been
holding a meeting with Rev. S. d.
Young, OF the frat Colored Baptist
church, Lexington, has returned home
and reports 104 additions.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12
john b. SieisOu's
stiff ard soft hats
now in. All styles.
WALSH 81

Roger Gatewood has moved into
his handsome new residence, cor
ner Maysville and VIM streets.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12

The New York World SAYS the
Louisville and Nashville rsilrosd has
secured control OF the Seaboard All
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12

JIG. Helfrey, foreman at the Wes-,
inghouse factory in East Pittsburg
had q severe attack Of grip, but he
used DIR. Miles Nervine and Pain Pills
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12

Creditors OF the Louisville Dispstcl
filed suits to subject prop erly 10 GOV
cred by mortgage.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-03-12

Former President Harrison has
written sharp letters to friends in
Washington concerning the alleged
unjust treatment OF his son, Russell B.
Harrison, by the War Department.