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The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
A RARE PORTRAIT.
Good Picture of Martha Washington
Picked Up in a Junk Shop.

Several days ago an eastern family
living at Kokomo, Ind, concluded to
migrate farther westward. and the
young wife sent a collection Of heir
looms to a junk shop, to be sold to the
best advantage, says the Los Angeles
Herald. Among these was paint
ing OF Martha Washington, which the
woman wanted to get rid OF because
it was old and shabby looking, and the
junk dealer took ii off her hands.
lie threw it to one side as prac-
tically worthless, but the picture ac-
cidentally caught the eye of Mrs.
Frances Haberly Robertson, of Fort
Wayne, who chanced to be in koko-
mo. and she bought ii for one dollar,
the junk dealer congraiulaiing him
self on the profit realized. Ms. Rob
ertson has devoted much time to art
criticism and lectures on art and has
made several trips abroad in pursuit
of her studies.
She recognized the picture at a
glance as something out of the or
dinary and carried it to her home at
Fort Wayne. where it was cleaned and
appropriately framed Theclleci was
striking, for it disclosed a beautiful
piece Of art. Concerning the picture
Mrs Robertson SAYS:
at is surrounded with great deal
OF mystery. There is no name on it
or other clew to its origin. From GER
tain details | am inclined to believe
that Gilbert Stuart. whose pictures Of
Washington are so well known. was
the artist. | do not even know how
it was done Ii looks like lithograph.
but if you will notice the soft effect
of the lace in the gown. the haze over
the field in the background. the beau
tiful tint of the sky and the most nat
ural coloring of the oak leaves that
appear in the corner, you will see that
it is the work of a true artist. |
have never before seen any picture of
Martha Washington like this one. and
| shall be very glad if a discussion re-
veals It's origin"
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Special Round Trip Rates on
C. & 0. Railway.

Commencing January lst, 190x
round trip tickets will be sold be-
tween all stations of the c.. q o.
Railway Except between Char
lottesville and Washington and be-
tween Lexington and Louisville
and intermediate stations) at re-
duction from the local rates.
On and after that date, passen-
gers paying fare on the trains will
be charged 10c extra, receiving a
receipt from the Conductor, which
amount-10c, will be refunded on
presentation of such receipt to any
Ticket office.
GEO. w. BARNEY,
23 If Div. Pass. Agent.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
H0w's This I?

n We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls Ca
tarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Props. Toledo,
Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last fifteen
years, and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transac-
tions, and financially able to carry
out any obligationI made by their
firm. WEST d TRUAx.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
WALDING, KINNNAN Il MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Price, 75c. per bottle.
Sold by all druggist. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the bes t
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
1T OFTEN HAPPENS.
Perhaps You Can Testify to the Truth
of the Following.

VI tho rOiOWihB'
That kindly meant criticism takes
on the form of a personal afTront.
That women of fashion drop into
extremes in attire which makes them
unpleasantly conspicuo"'
That men cause Il selves to be
disliked through an .erplus of re-
serve.
That women ia appreciate the
expense to whicl zen are put in en-
tertaining them.
That men appear to disadvantage
by taking too much notice of other
mems affairs
That we arrogate to ourselves a
consequence not warranted by condi-
tions.
That time spent in friendly advice
is thrown entirely away.
That women carry their affection
to a point when it becomes annoying.
That men change their mind on the
merest whims.
That women place too high value
on a mans commendation. n.--Phila-
delphia Bulletin.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
qaea,y for Danish West Indies
Ratified.

In little more than an hours
time the Senate on Feb 18th dis
posed of the treaty with Denmark
ceding to the United States for a
consideration of S5,000,00O the
islands of st. John, st. Thomas and
st. Croix composing the group of
the Antilles known as the Dauish
West Indies, aud lying just east of
Porto Rico, and thus. so faras this
county is concerned, consumnat-
ed a tranaction which has been
under consideration iHtermittently
since the administration OF Presi-
dent Lincoln.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
The Last Heard Of Il.

"My.little boy took the Group
one night and soon grew so bad you
could hear him breathe all over the
house." says Ed. Reynolds, Mans
field, ohio. "We feared he would
die, but few doses of One Min
ute Cough Cure quickly relieved
him and he went to sleep. That's
the last we heard of the Group.
Now isn't cough cure like that
valuable?" One Minute Cough
Cure is absolutely safe and acts
Immediately. For coughs, colds
Group, grip, bronchitis and all other
throat and lung troubles it is a
certain cure. Very pleasant to
take. The little ones like it.
F. c. Duerson, Druqaist.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Get Ready.

The Water Company has
turned on water, ana you
must be prepared to haye it in
your residences for all purposes.
John: Feehan expects to keep on
hands fine supply of bath tubs,
water pipes, ETC., and is prepared
to do all kinds of plumbing. He
guarantees to do only first-class
work and will furnish first-class
material. If any housekeeper
contemplates putting in water fix
lures, you should consult Mr..
Feehan before you contract for
the work. He reminds the public
that he is ready on short notice to
do tin roofing, guttering, filtering,
etc. 4S-tf
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Clerks Wise Suggestion.

Il have lately beenimuch troubled
with dyspepsia, belching and sour
stomach" writes NJ. S. Mead, lead
ing pharmacist of Attleboro, Mass.
81 could eat hardly anything with
out suffering several hours. My
clerk suggest. try Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure which / did with most
happy results. 1 have had no more
trouble and when one can eat
mince pie, cheese, candy and nuts
after such a time their digestion is
pretty good. l endorse Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure heartily " You don't
have to diet. Eat all the good food
you want but don't overload the
stomach. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
digests your food.
Sold by F. G. Duerson.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
South Carolina Interstate and
West Indian Exposition.

The above Exposition, one of
the greatest ever held in the
South, will open December |,
1901, and continue until June l,
1902. Very attractive rates have
been arranged from all points to
Charleston. and the schedules via
the Southern Railway, with its
own rails the entire distance, are
particularly convenient; and any
agent of that line will give full in
formation upon application.
GEORGE b. ALLEN,
Asst. Ge. Pass. Agt.,
81 If st. Louis, Mo.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
ACETYLENE GAS.
Again Receivi ng Much Attention as an
Illuminsnt in Germany

llluminaDt In Germany
Consul Kehl writes as follows from
Stettin. Germany:
Acetylene gas is emerging from a
crisis which almost retired it as an IL
luminant. About eight years ago,
when this gas was in its infancy, num-
erous devices for IFS manufacture
sprang into existence; but through ig-
norance and improper constructions,
many fatalities resulted. In Deem
Der, 1896, an awful explosion of ace
tylene gas occurred in Berlin. The
press denounced its use; the police
authorities throughout Germany
placed almost prohibitive restrictions
upon acetylene generators; the pre-
pairing of liquid acetylene was strict
ly forbidden; insurance companies
protected their interests by high
rates and special requirements in ad-
dition to those prescribed by the po-
lice. As a result, only safe and meri-
torious machinery is now constructed.
The advantages claimed for acety-
lene gas are many. 1t is the nearest
approach to sunlight, with a power
said TO be Is to 20 times as great as
ordinary coal gas, and with six times
less heat when used for Illuminating
nurDOses.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Saved Him From Torture.

There is no more agonizing
trouble than piles. The constant
tching and burning make life in
tolerable. No position is comfort
able. The torture is unceasing.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures
piles at once. For skin diseases,
cuts, burns, bruises, all
kinds of wounds it is unequsled.
j S. Gearll, St. Paul, Ark, says:
"From 1865 l suffered with pro-
trudlng, bleeding piles and could
find nothing to help me until us
ed DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
A few boxes cured me-" Beware
of counterfeits.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Compulsory Tips.

A guest at Vienna hotel, where
he had stopped for weeks, gave
gratuity of six forins to the head por-
ter. The latter demanded ten, and
locked up the guests baggage until
the sum should be forthcoming. The
guest tried legal measures to recover
his property, but the court decided
that the guest must pay, as the no.
tel did not allow wages to its porters
or walters.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25

w. w. Umbarger, grocer of Mar
shall, Mo-, writes "Foley's Hon
ey and Tar is the best cough cure
on the market today. l have used
most all kinds and am sure there is
no other so good for both young
and old, and especially for chill
dren. We are never without it in
the house"
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Piles Of People

testify to the merit of Banner Salve
in curing piles. 1t immtd tdiately re-
lieves and quickly cures. No 9TH
e salvr so healing.
SOLD by F. G. Duerson.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
BFavorite Nearly Everywhere.

Constipation means dullness, de
preston, headache, generally dis
ordered health. DeWitts Little
Early Risers stimulate the liver
open the bowels and relieve this
condition. Safe, speedy and thor
ough. They never grippe. Favor
ite pills.
F. C. DuersOu. druuuist,
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
CHARLESTON EXPOSITION.
Through Slespers .. & C. Route.

Through Pullman sleeping cars
from Cincinnati to Charleston, via
Queen q Crescent.Route and South
ern Railway, leave Cincinnati daily
at S;O5 p. M, via Chattanooga, Az
lanta and Augusta without change.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
War Revenue Tax Repealed.

The unexpected happened in the
House when bill to repeal the
war revenue taxes passed unani-
mously without a word of debate
on last Monday week.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
F. C. Duerson, druggist.

Never before has there been such
devotion to Mohamnedanism as in
India at this time, under British
rule.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Lingering La Grippe Cough.

G. Vacher, l57 Osgood St., Chi
cago says: "My wife had very
severe case of la grippe, and it left
her with a very bad cough. She
tried bottle of Foley's Honey and
Tar and it gave immediate relief,
A so cent bottle cured her cough
Take no substitute.
F. @. Duerson. druggist.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25

The most extensive cemetery in
the world is that at Rome, in which
over six million human beings have
been inferred.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25

J A Lambert. o Rachel. n. c.,
writes: Il heartily endorse Foley's
Kidney Cure II does what you
claim it will do and there is Moth
ing equal to it, and | thank you for
the good it has DOM me" Accept
no substitute.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Foley's Honey and Tar
cures colds, prevents pneumonis
A Scholarship

In one of our best Business Col
leges. Tuition in stenography,
bookkeeping, Type writing, cours
In English and Common Law, at a
considerable reduction from pub
hshed rate. Apply to Prof. II
M. Gum or at ADVOCATE Office.
94-tf
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25

Il have always used Foley's Hon
ey and Tarsscough medicine. and
think it is the best in the world,
says Chas. Bender. a newsdealer Of
Erie, Pa. Nothing else as good.
Sold by F. @. Duerson.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
To Cure a Cough

Stop coughing, as it irritates the
heal. Foley's Honey and Tar cures
without causing strain in throw
ing off the phlegm like common
cough expectorants.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
F. @. Duerson, druggist.

The new Ameer of Afghanstan
has declared against the admission
of missionaries to his country.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25

The sumnambulist may take a
tumble to himself when he falls
asleep,
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
F. C. Duerson, druggist.

The Sultan of lahore, a social
lion in England, shows, when he
talks, diamond settings in his teeth.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
F. C. Duerson, druggist.

Capitalists from the United
States are about 10 establish an
automobile bus system in Manila.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Z, & s. A. Railroad.
Effective October 20, 1901

j. W. Jones guarantees all Of
glasses to fit. "
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
; uerson, druggist.

Death iiom old age has incl ased
ia ten years from 449 per 1 1000 to
54.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25

Some men are born great, some
men achieve greatness and others
thrust themselves upon it.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Sold by F. G. Duerson.

King Edward, it is, said, has
read every book that has:been,wr
ten of the Crimean war.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
fried Five Doctors.

Mrs. Frances l.. Sales, of Missou-
ri Valley. Ia. writPs: Il had Sc
we're kidney trouble Tor years, had
tried doctors without benefit, but
.thl ee bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure
cured me-"
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25

Nearly all the royal personages.
personages uf Europe are cousins.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Frost Bites and Chilblains

quickly cured by Banner Salve, the
most healing remedy in the world.
Sold by +. @. Duerson.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
F. c. DuersOn, druggist.

Tea consumed in England is sub
ject to duty of IL cents a pound.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Sold by F. g. Duerson.

cough expectorants
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-02-26

You should take a look at the
drawing Of the new jail selected
by our commissioners last week
it has been framed and may be
seen at County Judge Corners
office. 1t is a beauty, and no one
who will take q look at it will
ever regret having cast his vote
for that special tax. AS
nearly as the Bullentin can
learn the Frisco extension from
Brownwood to Brady will be
commenced about March 18th to
goth. In Brownwood it is not
thought there is any probability
of u deviation in the direction of
San Saba'-Brownwood Bulle'
tin.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-02-26
Behind the Bars.

The prisoners who escaped
from the Coleman Jail last week
were recaptured and returned
to their quarters before they had
time to get quiet square meal
in the country, and their rush
for liberty was broughtto naught
by the alertness of the officers
and the use of the telephone. In
their haste to get away from
these parts they wore all the
skin from their feet, and it is
said that Sheriff Goodfellow wore
out all the seat Of bis pants in the
hot pursuit which ensued.
Cohea was captured near May.
town, Brown county, where he
had taken refuge in a thicke',
exhausted from hunger and ia.
tigue. Teel was captured in
Comanche county,-Democrat.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-02-26
Much OBLIGED.

Judge G. II. Garland, of Paint
Rock, was visitor in the city
this week, and while here sub
scribed for the PRESS, taking
occasion to say when he did So,
that he had heard great many
kind words said about the i'm.
provement Of the paper under
the new management by num-
bers of Concho county people.
We are glad to hear such ex.
pressions. They intensity our
determinations to rake the
PRESS as good as the best. and
we think that every day in our
new home will add 10 our ability
TO give the kind of a ncwsp aper
they want.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-02-26

Seed oats at Rawls, Sigman &
Co. 90. ..... .,..
Good Goods quick sales and
small profits is the motto of a. D.
White e. Co.
Call on Henry Hagelsteln for
any thing in the saddle and Hari
ness line.
Quite a lively little scrap oc.
Cured in the street near
Wootton's just before noon Fri.
day. About three parties were
personally intesested. A crowd
unsolicited before the finish.
Phone up no pa and give them
a trial order for job work. They
are new managers but not new
printers-in the Press office.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-02-26
SAVED HER CHILD.

In three weeks our chubby
little boy was changed by pneu.
monia almost to a skeleton. =
writes Mrs. w. Watkins, of
Pleasant City, Ohio. "A terri.
BILE cough set in that, in spite of
a good doctors treatment for
several weeks, grew worse ev.
cry day. We then used DR..
Kings New Discovery for Con.
sumption, and our darling was
soon sound and well. We are
sure this grand medicine saved
his life" Millions know it's
the only sure cure for Coughs,
Colds, and all Lundg diseases
j. w. Harris guarantee satisfac.
ton, SOC, S1.00. Trial bottle
free.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-02-26
BILIOUS collie.

II. Sewer, a carpenter and builder
of Kcnton, Tenn when suffering in
tensely from an attack of bilious
collie, sent to near by drug store
for something to relieve him, The
druggist sent him a bottle Of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhea Remedy, three doses Of which
effected ~ permanent cure. This is
the only remedy that can be depended
upon in the most severe cases of
collie and cholera morbus. Most drug
gists know this and recommend it
when such medicine is called for.
For sale by The Central Drug Store.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-02-26
Quite a mum Der of PRESS read.

Quite mum Der OF PRESS read
ers have dropped in of late to
square their subscription &C.
countsand settheir figures ahead
and it is needless to say these
small favors are very encourag.
ing to a new man and consequent.
ly very much appreciated. We
would be glad to meet every
reader Of the paper and get
acquainted and hope they will
drop in and see us when conven.
lent. The present editor and
proprietor of the PRESS is now a
fixture Of San Angelo, and
would like to be better acquaint.
ed with the needs and views of
all the people.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-02-26

Steve Kilman seems TO be
running the Legal Tender res
taurant with a full house and the
way the boys step up to the
captains desk to have their meal
tickets punched is a caution.
Well it is because he gives you a
good neal, that's all.
If you want cheap fire insur-
ance see Huffman & Clark.
They work for a home companye
located at San Antonio, the
Home Protective Fire Insuranc.
Co., and can give you satisfac
tory rates.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-02-26

n. B. Spearman dropped in to
get acquainted one day last week
and told US of a recent visit he
made to the new Indian country
-Lawton, Duncan and other
towns. He says the growth in
the towns mentioned and coun.
try surroundings them is phe.
nominal and that land is rising in
values very rapidly.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-02-26
MEXICAN SYRUP FOR COUGHS.

The people demand a cough remedy
that tastes good, cures quickly and
only costs twenty-five cents. Remem.
Der such a remedy Is Mexican Syrup
for Coughs, Colds and Consumption.
Physicians recommend it to their
patients for no other reason than that
it has proven more healing than any
other medicinal compound, when the
throat or lungs are affected and a
cough is troublesome. Many fama-
lies always have a bottle in the house,
for, taken in time, it never fails TO
cure quickly and thoroughly.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-02-26

The Grant Lum Der Co. meet
all competition and all figures
they want your trade.
One of the dairy teams took a
run down the street Friday
morning at daylight and split
some milk.
There is a time when every
one needs something 20 revive a
dropping spirit. Chas Zenker's
whiskey is the best known
remedy.
A. d. Hodge, very elegant
gentleman, was here Thursday
interviewing the printers. He
got only small order ola couple
OF thuudred dollars from the
Press.
~ is the mber of A.. ID.
White g. Co.'S phone when you
want anything in the grocery
line call them up and they will
please you both in quality and
price.
The Ozoua Kicker of last week
contained petition and call to
Claude Hudspeth to become a
candidate for representative,
signed by fifty.two citizens Of
Crockett county.
Steve Killman has take charge
OF the Legal Tender restaurant,
so San Angelo will have an up.
to.date place for those who want
something good 10 eat.
Postmaster Blanchard is one
OF the most popular officials in
all West Texas. Il postmaster
in a neigh boring town remarked
to the writer a short time since
that from reports given him by
inspectors and others Mr.
Blanchard is very thorough and
satisfactory in his official duties.
Go to VIM. Cameron e. Co. for
your lumber, nails and barb
wire. They carry complete
stock, and can make it to your
interest TO buy of them, 4 If
Go to VIM. Cameron Il Go. for
your lum Der, nails and barb
wire, they carry q complete
stock. and can make it to your
interest to buy of them. If
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-02-26
A Profitable Investment.

Il was troubled for about
seven years with my stomach
and in bed half my time" says
E. Demick, Somerville, Ind. ~
spent about $1,000 and never
could get anything to help me
until l tried Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. | have taken a few bot.
ties and am entirely we'll" You
don't live by what you eat, bat
by what you digest and assim,
ilate. If your stomachdoesn't
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-02-26

H. V. Sharp OF Sonora, came
in Saturday on the stage to spend
few days in the city. Like all
gentlemen of good taste, he adj.
mires the young ladies of San
Angelo.
You can help any one whom you
find suffering from inhamed throat,
laryngeal trouble, bronchitis, coughs,
colds, etc, by advising the use of
BALLARD'S FOREGROUND SYR-
UP, the great remedy for coughs and
colds, Price p and 80 cents. For
sale by j. w. Harris & Co.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-02-26
FINDS WAY TO LIVE LONG.
The startling announcement Of

The startling announcement OF
a Discovery that will surely
lengthen life is made by editor
o. H. Downey, of Churubusco,
Ind, Il wish to state" he writes,
that Dr.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption is the most
lnfallible remedy that / have
ever known for Coughs. Colds
and Grip. It's invaluable 10 PEG.
pie with weak lungs. Having
this wonderful medicine no one
need dread Pneumonia or Con.
sumption. Its relief is instant
and cure certain" j. w. Harris
guarantee every SOC and 81 bot,
tie. and give trial bottles free.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-02-26

Henry Hagelstein is the lead.
ing saddle and harness man of
West Texas and when you need
any thing in the saddle and har.
ness line it will pay you to call
on him as he makes the best
saddle in the world and carries
the largest stock.