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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
dubbed to Death.

Henderson. KY, May 3O.-Johr
Swanagan, colored, was killed thi,
morning while attempting to break
Jail. A conspiracy to escape had been
found TO exist between several of the
prisoners, which when they attempted
to accomplish it, resulted in the death
of the leader. Swanagan was pow.
erful fellow, aud before he was sub
dued he whipped jailer Kohl, deputy
jailer Whitehead, and three negro
TRUSTEES. The negro fought desper-
ately for his liberty until dubbed to
death with billIes by tae jail authori-
ties. The coroner's jury returned a
verdict justifying the jailer and his
assistants,
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
Another Old Couple.

Mr.. Groves Howard, of the Friend
ship neighborhood, having read in the
Banner last week the notice of Mr..
and Mrs. Lee Watson, of Lyon coun-
ty, who have been married 81 years,
says he cant beat their record, but
comes very near it. Mr. Howard and
his wife were married in December,
1885, nearly sixty years ago, and had
twelve children born to them. eight
of whom are now living. Mr.. How.
ard was born in Friendship in Janua.
ry, 1910, and will be So years old in
January, 1896. He is still well pre-
served and made his own crops until
last year. Mrs. Howard will be II
years old in July, and is still doing
her own homework. Both Mr.. aud
Mrs. Howard were in town Tuesday
on business. Banner.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
Released from Jail.

The Princeton Banner says: There
have been no further developments in
the case of the child that was left on
Mr.. James Hughes doorstep last
week. The man Lowell, who was ar
rested and put in Jail, has been relea.
sed on bond, his father and brother
coming over from jacksonville to get
him out. A woman named CARR e
Wilson brought the child from Padu-
cab, and she and Lowell took it to
Mr.: Hughes. A young woman whose
home is in Hopkins county, accompa-
MED the Wilson woman on the trip.
and went on to Nortonville, where she
got of. 1t is said the child is hers,
and that she is a member of a very
prominent family. 1t is probable that
the last has been heard of the case,
80 far as the courts are concerned.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
Important to Road Oyerseers,

In the circuit court last Tuesda
Judge Linn made an important rul
ing which will at once dispell the pre-
vailing idea that overseers of public
roads are proceeded against by indict.
ment for neglect Of duty. The stat.
utes now prescribe that prosecutions
under this head shall be by warrant
issued by the Judge of the quarterly
court, and returned before him and
disposed of. So the custom of work.
ing public roads just before circuit
court is useless one, as overseers can
be proceeded against at any time. So
look well to your roads, citizens, one
and all.-Cadiz Telephone.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
SHOT HERSELF.
Widow OF the Late Senator Ma.
chen Commits Suicide.

On the 23d of May Mrs. w. b
Machen, widow OF the late w. b
Machen, committed suicide at Ith
home OF her sister at Clinton. Tn,
Clinton Democrat says;
Last fall, desiring to give her dau
ghter Marjorie the advantages of on
schools, Mrs. Machen came to Clintol
and for several months before he
death she lived with her sister, Mrs
Mollie Sublette. Ill health caused
her mind TO give way, and during tb'
almost entire period of her residenc,
here she was afflicted with dementia Of
a more or less violent type. On &C
count Of the state of her own health
Mrs. Sublette found the care Of hel
sister a serious burthen, and il was
decided that Mrs. Machen should &c
to Eddyville and spend the summer
with her son, Frank Machen. 1t is
thought that the invalid feared they
were going 10 take her to an asylum,
and that she forestalled them by tax
ing her own life. The pistol with
which she shot herself was a No. SO,
and she got it out of her sons valise.
Besides her son Frank and daughter
Marjorie, she had other sons and a
married daughter, Mrs. Sayres, of
Montgomery, who visited her short
time ago.
II was the purpose of her son and
daughter to go with her to the sons
home in Lyon county on Thursday,
and Mrs. Machen and her mother,
Mrs. Mimms, arose early to begin
preparations for the journey. Mrs.
Mimms is a very old lady, but was
busy about the house and gave but
slight heed to her daughter, who at
about five o'clock LETT the house and
went to an outbuilding in the rear Of
the premises. 1t was there she was
discovered by her mother shortly after
FIVE, lying prone upon the hoor,-in
q faint. as the mother supposed, who
hurriedly summoned Frank to help
his mother into the house. When the
poor frail body was lifted from the
floor it was discovered that ball
from 80 caliber pistol had ploughed
its cruel way from the temple to the
long troubled brain and that death
must have supervened almost in
stantly.
The remains were taken to Eddy
vile, and laid beside those of Senator
Machcu, who died in 1893.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
The Banks Win,

Frankfort, KY, June 1.-The de.
cision OF the Court of Appeals of the
bank tax cases was rendered today.
and in spite of the tips that had been
given out, il caused considerable sur.
prise. People generally had come to
the conclusion that the court was still
undecided, when a full bench met
and handed in the decision, which was
written by Chief Justice Pryor and
assented to by Judges Eastin, Grace
and Hazlerigg, and in effect declares
that the banks have vested right
under the Hewitt law, which requires
them to pay seventy.fve cents on the
800 of capital stock to the State and
relieves them of all county, district,
and municipal taxation. The result
is consequently favorable to the State
almost doubling its revenues from this
source, but il adverse to the counties
and cities, which will receive no taxes
from the banks. 1t will result in
bringing the total receipts of the State
Treasury from banks up to about
$3.50, 900 per annum, which will also
be paid tor last year, and will within
few months 60 far towards relieving
the present financial embarrassment.
The minority opinion was written by
Judge Psynter, and signed by Judges
Lewis and Guffy, and holds that the
terms of the original contract speci-
fed that it could be repealed at the
pleasure OF the State, and that they
are sustained by decisions of the high
est State court and the Supreme Court
of the United States.
The bankers are in high feather
over the decision, while those who
hold the contrary view are depressed. |
The latter declare that the action of |
the court will upset the State system
of taxation. One prominent attorney
went so far as to say that it was a Sc.
we're blow to the civil lib critics of the
people.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
Democratic State Convention,

The following is the call for the
Democratic State Convention:
"Resolved, That on June Is there
be held at each voting precinct at the
regular voting place in each county
and legislative district convention
of the voters thereof at o'clock D.
m, to select delegates to a county
or legislative district convention tc
be held at the county seat, except
that in counties or cities composed OF
more than one legislative district,
the delegates shall meet at some
place to be designated by the respec.
tive legislative committees, on Mon.
day, June II, at 2 O'Clock p. M, and
at said county and district conven-
tons delegates shall be chosen to re-
present said counties and legislative
districts in state convention to be
held on Tuesday, June 25, at II o.
clock.
The basis Of representation on
the part Of each precinct to said coun
ty and legislative district conventions
shall be one delegate for each fifty
votes cast for the Democratic elect
ors at the presidential election in
1892, and also one delegate for each
fraction over twenty-five votes so
cast; provided, however, that such
precincts as cast less than twenty.f five
votes for said electors shall be emit
tied to one delegate.
"The basis Of the representation |
to the state convention from counties
and legislative districts shall be one |
delegate for every 200 votes and each |
fraction over 100 votes for tie Dem.
Ocratic electors at the Presidential
election in 1892; provided, however,
that such counties as cast 100 votes
Or less for said electors shall be enti-
led to one delegate.
In accordance with the above the
Democrats Of Crittenden county are
hereby called to meet at their respec.
i've voting place, at 2 O'Clock June
8, to appoint delegates to the coun-
y convention to be held at Marion
IN the 18th.
According to the rule prescribed
y the State Committee each precinct
viii be entitled to send the following !
lumber of delegates to the county
II
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
The Other Case.

William Willingham, who has fig
ured in several fights and cutting
scrapes, near Sebree, and is the son Of
p. M. Willingham, candidate for the
Legislature from Webster county,
was arrested in Sebree Saturday and
taken to Dixon and jailed, on a war
rant charging him with seduction and
bastardy, preferred by a Miss Melton.
who lives near Sebree. 1t seems on
last Saturday the young girl gave
birth to child while WillIngham was
in Sebree gloriously drunk, probably
celebrating the event, when the sher-
id, thinking it was time for him to
take a hand, armed with a warrant
walked up and placed him under ar
rest and took him to the Jail at Dixon
He was later released on bail, and
will be tried in few days. -Sturgis
Ledger.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
1t May DO As Much For You.

MIR. Fred Miller, of Irving, Ill.,,
writes that he had a severe kidney
trouble for many years, with severe
pains in his back and also that his
bladder was affected. He tried many
so called kidney cures but without
and good result. About a year ago
he began use of Electric Bltters and
found relief at once. Electric Bitters
is especially adapted to cure of all
kidney and Liver Troubles and often
gives almost instant relief. One trial
Will prove our statement. Price only
5oct. for large bottle. At II. X,
Woods Drug Store.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
WOOL CARDING.

The old reliable carder is ready
and doing the best of work; so bring
your wool and get it carded, for the
fifth pound toll or seven cents per
pound cash, and bring one pound OF
grease for every eight pounds of
wool; and l do feel truly thankful to
my old patrons :or all past favors,
though these times find me as thank
full as ever before. All work guar.
anteed. Respectfully,
5. j. Mitchell,
Salem, Ky.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06

HoN. W. M. SMITH, Mayfeld, KY
DEAR SIR: Your favor of the 18Th
instant is just received. Every Dem
ocrat in the Senate voted against tn,
silver bill as it was finally amended
and reported by the conference com
mittee, because we believe it was
worse than the existing law. If the
Farmers Alliance Of Graves county
believes that this Republican measure
which substantially stops the coinage
of the silver dollar after one year, is
better than the Democratic law of
1878, they are of course entitled to
their opinion, but do not agree with
them.
When the original House bill was
under consideration in the Senate, |
voted to amend it so as to provide for
the free and unlimited coinage of the
silver dollar, and that amendment
was adopted. The House, however,
refused to agree to this amendment,
and then a conference committee was
appointed, which struck out free coin.
age entirely, and this lis the bill | vo-
ted against. | send by mail all three
Of the bills.
Yours truly,
j. q. CARLISLE.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06

A pretty good joke is told on a GER
tain candidate. He visited farm
house and stated to walk up to the
door wnen an immense dog came boun
ding forward with every :manifesta-
ton of anger. The candidate was
fleeing with railroad speed toward a
neighboring fence when a woman APP
peared at the door and called out:
1.-The dog won't bite; what are you
running for9" The politicion did not
slacken speed for an instant, but as
he disappeared over the fence he yell.
ed, I'm running for the Legisla-
ture."-Murry Ledger.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06

Big Gut in Prices.

Having bought out the Geo. /.
Rankin stock of goods at Weston. /
am selling the old stock out regardless
OF cost. i have put in a new stock of
goods and am selling them at rock
bottom prices and ask all to come and
see me. | have everything kept in a
country store-dry goods, groceries,
farming implements of every kind.
You will find Mr.. G. L. Rankin will.
ling to wais on you and sell you goods
Tor cash at lowest prices, and make
a specially of Ohio river salt, which
l am selling at 81 per Dbl, Call and
see me before buying else where.
kespy f. II. PORTER,
Weston, Ky.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
Knights of Maccabees.

The State Commander writes us
from Lincoln, Neb., as follows: After
trying other medicines tor what seem.
ed to be a very obstinate cough in
our two children we tried DIR. Kings
New Discovery and at the end of two
days the cough entirely left them.
We will not be without it hereafter,
as our experience proves that it cures
when all other remedies fail."-Signed
+. w. Stevens, State Com.-Why
not give this great medicine q trial,
as it is guaranteed and trial bottles are
free at II. X. Woods Drug Store.
Regular aiss 6Oc. and S1.O0.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
New Restaurant
New Confectionery

have opened confectionery and
restaurant 2 doors south OF Marion
Hotel. L have clean, complete
stock of all kinds, fruits of all kinds
etc, etc. My prices will be as low
as possible for the best grade of
goods.
A first class restaurant in connec-
ton with other business. Lunches,
hot or cold and meals furnished at
all hours. Everything neat and
clean. Come and see me. Don't
forget the place, 2 doors south of
Marion Hotel. All kinds of nom
intoxicating summer drinks.
MACHEN WILSON.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
Trigg County's New Court house.

however, in this city statues of Abra-
ham Lincoln, Chief Justice Marshall,
President Garfield, and Prof. Joseph
Henry. 1t is not unlikely that in the
near future steps will be taken to do
honor to the memory of James G.
Blaine, the statesman.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
If YOU OWE rs.

We now say to you with the kind
est of feeling, but IN all earnestness.
that we must have the money at once
1t will be entirely useless for any one
to any for more time, as it is impos-
slble for us to extend further accom-
mediation in tina: direction. This is
no longer matter of friendship but
of absolute necessity and of business
with us. We must have the money
you owe us in order to pay our own
debts. Mr.. George M. Crider has
charge of all our notes and accounts
and he is instructed to pass no one,
but collect from all alike.
Prompt action on your part will
save you money.
Yours truly,
4w PIERCE q Son.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
Last Call.

l have waited as long as can and
have instructed my deputies to levy
on all who owe me taxes tor the year
1894. Govern yourself accordingly,
for there will be no exceptions what
ever. Jno. T. Franks, b. q. q.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06

Big lot of o. G. doors and glazed
sash bought before the advance Of
Ii you buy from us we will give you
the advantage Of old prices.
A. Dewey Il Go.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
Highest Of all in Leavenng Powe-Laes U. Govt Report
R@!a!:a!!! RRskiRs
ABSOLUTELY PURE
A BIG DAY AT STURGIS.
CORNER Stone of the New Col.
lege 10 BE Laid.

From the committee haying III,
matter in charge, we have received
the following;
We present you herewith a pro
gramme OF exercises for tho laying OF
tie corner stone Of the college in Stul
gls June IL, proximo. The intention
is TO make il memorable day and an
occasion Of grea, interest.
We expect FIVE hundred Masons To
be present. The Grand Master OF the
state will oihciate in laying the stone.
All benevolent orders, Odd Fellows,
Knights Of Pythias, Knights of the
Golden Cross. are invited to be pres
ent. Several hundred children will
he in line and sing for the occasion
A chorus Of one hundred adult voices
will sing the Hallelujah chorus from
the oratorio Of llandel's Messiah.
Narrens Band Of Evansville have
been engaged. This is the famous
Band which took the first premium at
New Orleans when one hundred bands
competed for this prize.
Speakers Of note frDm distance
will address the audience.
PROGRAMME.
|. Children.
2. Warren's Brass Band.
3. Benevolent Societies.
1. Speakers and Committees.
>. Chorus.
q. Citizens.
ORDER OF EXERCIsEs.
/. Praise God from Whom, etc.
2. Prayer
3. my Country lis Of Thee"
I. Grafton.
3. Hallelujah Chorus.
&. Laying Corner Stone.
:. Music by Band.
:. Dinner.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-12-30

90 THO climate easily distance tho Spanish
soldiers who ia the n|n are nothing moro
.5,o-, h,,isb recruits from Spain, utterly
,,,,al,ip ~ cone with the hardened noun
tafn.erl plainsmen and rough heid-
workers. who compose the insgreent army
Al one time ii looked cs II TIE captain
General would succeed iu bringing a'out
. ,,i+rbed battle before Colon. ~ se.ilCH
ne 81 bc had me entire lrSufEeit LoiSo
before him. hut Gomez suddenly appeared
20 retreat toward the province OF SANTA
CLARA This. however. was only a strdll7l.
movement by a beauthAily
r-,,,r,tpr-r7arch the Insurgents outseherai-
III Inc famed SLenish commander ana
Monday morrsss mado their aPPeai' -
,i.-se TO the town Of JoNehahos' ''i1
i,r,r,yp AS Remha, wcl 90 The rea. OF
49,, and cornmaud'rg the RAIN p"
,,sr,i@ua- Natau2as and t'HN'Ha i'7el''
Admirable Cuban Tactics.
r.,a frs,r-eut army marched through
a. ,,r.,,.ipce of santa Clara and INTO Ma
,.,vss in the most adinrapla miIIAiy
formation possible under the crcu'h-
stances. IT was divided into three columns
one to the south, under LacIet az.
So numbering over two thousand
-, Another column marchGd almost
,aroTel and uorthward, under antonio
Nacoo II numbered over three thousi'hu
rner In the center Of these two Columns
was the main body of the insurgents. num-
herring over six thousand men, under Gen
o-,l Nfaxino Gomez. In the &C 'ter or
each column was the ihsui stat a. enc , /,
consisting only OF two ned Itcce7 LOT
eoch column. Ahead Of these thf'c cor
,,r,I,s was tho vanguard OF the insurgents
com D0ecd OF 600 men ana cohliituucu
IA, Rriradier General Francisco pcreZ
Behind the three columns was me rear
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-12-30
VILLAGE or MELlEL ATTACKED
Food Furnished to the Starving Ar
merinns-Situation Critical.

Copstantuopie, December 2i.-An oihclal
TELEGRAM from Zeitoun reports that the
Turkish forces waich have ben advancing
for some time upon The latter place made
successful ambuscade and were victorious,
b,,t Withdrew TO Marash which place otter
ed better facilities for the encampment o.
the troops. - =.
that the Armenians won victory over the
Turkish troops and took about q hundred
Letters received in Constantinople from
The interior show that orders have been
issued TO the Turkish soldiers 10 spare
neither man. woman nor child. Protest
ant CLERGYMAN pastor If q church in Het-
touu mas acted IN The capacity Of envoy IN
The narleving that has taken place between
tba Turks and the Armenians at THAI
nlace. the latter being in possession OF the
town.
A division of the Turkish army has ad-
vanced to Geben, two days march from
Zeitoun. Upon the appearance OF the troops
+ba inbaIutauts OF the town, about 2,0Jo per
sons. fled and took refuge in Zeitoun, leaV-
inc their cattle and other property. The
soldiers are burning al Of the houses and
their contents, provisions, etc, as they 90
along When the soldiers arrived at Gcben
thev ordered S,oo0 leaves Of bread TO he
supplied to the Christi ms. The bread IVES
furnished and the rayenous soldiers ate
every loaf before The last animal bearing
the food was unloaded-
Another division of Turkish troops Is
advancing upon ZeitOun from Marash. bur
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-12-30
THEY AWAIT THE INSURGENTS
Rebellion Is On IN Earnest and No
Quarter Asked
TIE SITUATION IS SERIOUS FOR SPsIG
Communication Between In VaTlas
and Havana Cut Of-Twelve
Soldiers Ordered Shot.

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rrrn he report of the capture of the town
a. % fs,rr-. i..- tI t...f.-e r0,.. s.-.,..+st,
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were Varc'cd e2'fpi ANfNe'
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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-12-30
soRTTE OF TIE INSURGENTS.
A Mounted Band Dashed Into Ha-
vana Suburb.

New York. December ga Recorder
snecial from Key West, Fla, says:
Havana was thrown into a panic
Thursday by daring act of the insuf-
gents. About o'clock in the afternoon a
band Of mounted reyoiu.ionists numbering
probably 1850 dashed at fun speed into Pal
rnyra, a populous suburb Of Havana As
the raiders gaHopel through the streets
they fred their revolvers, which terrified
the inhabitants, many OF whom fed INTO
Havana and announced that the insurgents
were advancing on the city.
'sThe news spread rapidly and caused
the widest excitement The reoort soon
reached the palace and acting Governor
General Ardcrius got all the Spanish
troops under arms to repel the expected
attack and ordered regiment 20 Palmyra
to reconnoitCr.
'syVhen the troops reached the suburb
Continued on Fifth Column Second Page.