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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1899-12-21
Gets a Census Position.

London, Ky, Dec. 15,-prof. Hiram
Johnson, young teacher of this
county, has received notice of his APP
pointment to position in the census
bureau department at Washington, ID.
C., and has left for the capitol.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1899-12-21
Petition In bankruptcy.

Louisville. KY, Dec. 13.-Cornelius
llilderbrand, of jefferson county, ill
ed a petition in bankruptcy Monday.
His debts amount to $7,OO0.76, while
his assets are placed at $222.s0, on
which he claims exemptions.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1899-12-21

Georgetown, Ky. Dec. li.-)
Newton Ilnmbrick, of Dry Run, n
cred Tuesday from his garden
full OF ripe, well-developed rasl
ries, He hiss "a number OF I'D
nearly NIL OF wh!lh are In blooI
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1899-12-21
lie Mas Cnripns.

This is the fourth time | have pre-
scented this bill" said the collector, an.
grily,
"Truc," replied the debtor, And dc
YOU know. I've been wondering why
you do lt."-Chicngo Post
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1899-12-21
Preparing Him for the Worst.

Il had cheerful experience the
other night" remarked Il gentleman
who had spent several days at one of
the springs for rheumatism.
what was it?" asked the observer.
IL was carried into depot near the
springs and deposited on seat near
an old lady, who looked at me with G
complacent smile and inquired: Been
hurt"
"'No,' | replied.
"'Rumati2"
"Yes.'
"'Water do you any good?'
"'Not much
"'Well, lots Of people come here for
the water. The patient returns home
and the papers announce that Mr.. So.
Gnd-So has returned from the springs
much improved by the use of the wa
ter; but If you read the papers In a
few days you will see that Mr. So
and-So has died and been buried
The conversation was too cheerful to
be continued. Detroit Free Press.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1899-12-21

Wantcrno-let ne see, how Ions
were you In Paris?
Wood u, B0reh-Snme "a hsre; H..
feet, ten,-ilarlrm Life.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1899-12-21

SIN Diego. Cal, has u lemon grove
coye'lng 1000 acres, II Is said TO be the
largest In the world, II Wa begun In
1900, with 40 asreA.
Evening star., 1899-04-13
TAKOMA ASSEMBLY BALL.
Social Function Given Last Night
Other News.

The Takoma Assembly gave one of the
most successful dances of the season at
Takoma Hall last night. Mrs H. A. Cady,
Mrs. w. ]. Giddings, Mrs. ]. H. Danforth
and Mrs. S. D. Walton We're the chaperons,
and Messrs. T. A. Lay, jr., Howard Greer,
Robert l.. Waters and Richard Lay COM
prised the committee of arrangements.
Eighteen numbers were on the program
and five extras were danced, which oc-
cupied the time until half-past II, when a
specially chartered car of the Brightwood
railroad LETT with the guests who had come
from Brightwood and Washington.
The assembly has given six dances during
the winter and will close the season with
one about the middle of'May.
Among those present We're: Misses Harr
of Capitol View, Miss Simms of Boston,
Miss Mackall Of Virginia, Miss Bessie
Perry Walter Perry Messrs Windham
Misses Mannakee, Miss Miiiken and Miss
Crystal of Kensngton, Mr.. John Ray of
Brightwood Messrs. Berry Clarke and Os-
good Doweli of Sligo, Miss Kengla and
Miss Oliver of Georgetown, Miss Chiswell
of Dickerson Station, Miss Marion, Miss
Bergman. Miss Mcdonald, Miss Ethel
Saffold, Messrs. Ray and Guy Saffold, Miss
Beulah Henderson, Miss Sue Davis, Mr.
Ben. Perry Mr.. Almer Norris, Mr.. Hay,
Miss Davis. Mr. A. Kent, Mr.. Farnham,
Misses Farnham Mrs. Henderson, Mrs
Whittecomb and Miss Norman of Washing
ton, Miss Josephine GlaScott, MeSSrS. Lee
Dorsey and Garner Bouic, Mrs. H. Greer
and Mr. Hamilton Jones off Rockville, Mrs
Theo Jones, Miss Lula Mannakee Mr.
Chester Mannakee and DR.. w. T. Brown of
Burnt Mills, Miss Pearle Page and Mr.
Fred Page Of Forest Glen the Misses
Julian, Mr. Burr and Misses Burr of Brook
land, Mr.. Harry Conley of Fairland, Mrs.
Cady, Miss Mary Cady, Miss Lizzie Cady,
Miss Ida Cady, Miss Seashots, Misses
Blanch and Julia Lay, Misses Parkins, Mr.
Walter Waters, Harry Waters. Harry Gid
dings, Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Giddings, Mr..
P. A. Lay, jr., Mr.. Richard Lay, Mr. Guss
Lay, Mr.. Milton Dickerson. Mr.. and Mrs
| Kirby Misses Viva and Eva Jackson, Mr..
Norman Jackson, Mr.. w. E. Cook, Miss
| Myers, Miss Jones, Mr.. oliver, Robert
Waters, Howard Greer, Mr.. and Mrs.
Waters, MARSHA Swormstedt. Mrs. Sarah
Waters and Mr.. Archie Waters of Takoma
Park.
A church social was given last evening at
the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. s. Knight
at their home at Takoma Park The choir
of the Presbyterian Church rendered three
pieces. Mrs. Campbell recited and a guess
ing contest Was had.
Mr.. Edward X. Campbell of Bellefon-
taine. Ohio, and Mrs. Octavius of New
York are guests of Mr. and Mrs. H, s..
Knight at Takoma Heights.
Evening star., 1899-04-13
THE CHINESE FIELD.
1t Presents Vast Opportunities for
American Trade.
From the Forum.

From the Forum.
At the present time American commerce
in China should be more than that of the
shopkeeping kind. There are new oppor-
tunities for vast speculations and strong
syndicates This is the period of conces-
sicns, of organizing for opening up the re-
sources of that large empire. This is more
than selling behind a counter And here
Americans are liable to lose a magnificent
opportunity. Along with the increased po-
litical influence of European countries have
come increased commercial privileges Our
political power has failed to defend our
commercial interests; and our commercial
men have dSliked the Chinese SO much that
they nave failed to seize-even to see-the
new openings in China at the most oppor-
tune hour. Russia has secured both rail-
road and mining concessions in Manchuria
Germany has secured the same in Shan
tung. England has secured mining con-
cessions in Shansi, and other privileges in
central China. Both France and England
have secured privileges in southern China.
America, where is she? Two great railroad
lines-one between Pekng and Hankow; the
other between Tiensin and Chnkiang-
could have been built by Americans; but
Notwithstanding this special opportunity
European nations have pressed forward to
secure these privileges for their own peo-
pie
Though these great concessions may go
to others, there may still be opportunity
Tor american materials TO be used in con-
nection Herewith. This will depend on The
amount of support which the United States
government and American merchants give
to the open door, policy, which thus far
has been advocated by the British govern
ment alone. Already many of the most
energetic supporters of British interests
abroad have turned from the open door,
policy to the policy of special spheres of
influence" Unless the United States at
once actively lends its strength to help
maintain the position taken by the British
government in insisting on an open door
all over China, in accordance with the
treaties which China has made with diff
ferent countries, american commerce will
be placed at disadvantage in the splen-
did market of that vast population, not by
reason of any antipathy of China but
through restrictions imposed upon us by
the pre-emptive claims of Russia, Germany
Great Britain and France.
Evening star., 1899-04-13

In certain parts Of the HimaIaya noun
tains the native women have q singular
way of putting their children to sleep in
the middle of the day. The child is put
near stream of water, and by means of a
palm leaf or a tin scoop the water is de-
f1ected so as to run over the back of the
child's head. The water pouring on the
child's head apparently sends 1t to sleep,
and keeps it SO, while the mother proceeds
with her work In the fields No one seems
ever to fear that baby may be drowned.
Evening star., 1899-04-13
His Little Error.
From Puck.

From PUCK.
Mrs McLubberty docking up from her
newspaper)-"Oi do be radia' that Gin raj
Otis has suceaded in molnfyin' good man.
ny thin Phihpayne insoorgents."
McLubberty-"That's ahl roight OF wud
not say a wor-rud agin Gin'ral Otis; no
doubt he mollifies 'em as fast as he can
catch 'e1n, but Dewey's the by to do thot
for em. Look how he Modified the whole
dommed Spanish fate just befure an afther
brickfast!"
Evening star., 1899-04-13
His Explanation.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
my wife" said the talklantern-jawed
man. us as womanly woman as you
could find, but she can hammer nails like
lightning"
"Wonderful!' sang the chorus
lightning" the tall, lantern-jawed man
continued, seldom strikes twice in the
same place"
Evening star., 1899-04-13
She Didn't Suit.

From Tit-Bts.
Lady (engaging new housemaid)-"Daph-
ne! That is much too romantic a name.
with young men in the house. 1 suppose
YOU would not object to be called by your
surname?"
Applicant-"oh, no, ma'am; in fact, I'm
quite used to it,
Lady-"What is your surname?'
Applicant-"Darling"
Evening star., 1899-04-13

large buyers in the east. The commercial
Importance of the Pacific is hut Just now
dawning on the nations of the earth. A
hundred years will see greater changes
there than the last century has witnessed
in the countries whose interests have so
largely csntsred in the Atlantic
Evening star., 1899-04-13

ports of many of these countries are not
further from Manila than Havana is from
New York. Into their markets pour
ing s1000O0,000 worth of goods every month
in the year. and the trade is rapidly in
creasing. American goods are more and
more in demand, and we have always Aeen
Evening star., 1899-04-13

Starting with Manila a center and
striking a circle large enough to include
China. Japan. British India, Australasia.
Siam, Corea and the Dutch and French
East Indies one finds population of 500
100000 people-more than ten times the
population Of the United States. The chief
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-17
FINANCIAL ~STRINGENCY.
Treasury Oficiais Believe 1t VIII BE Re,
Taxed Within a Few DAYS,

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-Treasury of
ficials expect that within a short time
the money drawn from the financial in
situations of the East for the movement
of the crops and other purposes in the
West will begin to find its way to New
York. and that the apparent stringency
in money will be accordingly relaxed.
This return, which this year they say
appears to be somewhat later than
usual. will be brought about by the
payment Of the debts contracted by
business men in the West, whose notes
either already have matured or are
closely approaching maturity. Mean.
time, the authorities declare that no
exigency exists for any relief measures
on the part of the government. and
pending an exlgency no action in that
direction is contemplated. A leading
official Of the treasury department.
speaking of the matter tonight. said:
I'm our opinion, as soon as the great
amount of money which has been used
in the West begins to return to the
banks in the East money win be easier
and matters resume their normal con.
dition. The outlay of the government
are about equal to its receipts, which
shows that the department is not hoard.
ing any great amount of money. Since
the beginning Of the fiscal veal the re,
ceipts have exceeded the expenditures
by about S., 600, 900, while during the
month of November the expenditures
have exceeded treasury receipts be.
tween So, 900, 900 and 81, 900, coo. The
fact hat the holding of the New York
banks are So, 500, 900 below their legal
requirements is not a matter of special
significance. If they were that amount
IN excess of the requirements the differ.
great amount when their total legal
holdings are approximately $50, 900, 900.
SO that you see the question is one of
sentiment rather than anything else.
Their holdings might be yet considera.
bly, reduced and no harm result, as the
matter is one fixed by the comptroller
of the currency. Had this deficit ap-
peared before the great demand from
the West for funds took place then the
question is one which might have caused
some concern, but all this want is now
supplied, and the natural result must
be that this money will soon find it's
way to the centers whence it was
|
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-17
K AT HIS WORD.
The Purchasers Complained of n Lack
of One of the Elements
in the OIL.

The ia 2ulty Of terse and ~forceful speech
is ordinarily an advantage. but occasional
~ a man gets hoisted by his own epigram
A hustIing young New Yorker who was
recently established in a branch OF the oil
business, had set out to get the patronage
Of a certain firm. The head Of the concern
was reluctant to make a change.
The oil we have been getting is not I'M
satisfactory said he, and | fail to see
why we should make a change. Are there
any extra inducements you can Offer How
do you propose to improve on the old quail
ity?"
In t. 5 way" was the prompt answer.
II propose to give the business my personal
attention. | intend to put some of my brains
into every barrel of oil we send out"
The reloinder pleased the old gentleman,
and he became a customer.
A few months later the h~ustling young
man was obliged to make a journey, and
in his absence, through some oversight, the
quality OF oil was allowed to deteriorate~
It was quickly noted, and a letter now on
file in the office records one of the protests.
1t reads: Gentlemen: When we were,
induced to use your product we were as
sured that Mr., Blank put some Of his brains
into every barrel of oil. We deeply regret
to observe that Mr.. Blank is threatened
with paresls. Washington Star.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-17
GEN. OTIS COMMENDED.


SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 122,-Col. Chill
ders, of the Tennessee regiment. which
arrived from the Philippines Saturday,
said:
II have Il very high regard for Gen.
OTIS and his ability as a soldier and a
statesman. He has had Il most diff
ticult position and | think he has
handled 1t well. OF course he could
have slashed in and laid the islands
waste with fire and sword, but to do
this without an effort first to SHOW the
natives that the United States wished
to give them a fair, just and liberal
government would have forever pre-
vented amicable relations, and it would
rave become a question of ex;ermina-
ton and recolonization. The islands
are too far away for such a policy, ever
if humanity and self-interest did not
forbid.
In my opinion, a force of $1,000 to
100, 900 men is needed to promptly and
successfully settle this. This force
will have to be retained until those who
are friendly take the oath of allegiance
to the United States and are strong
enough to protect themselves, other
wise the natives win come down from
the mountains. destroying the lives and
property Of all who are traitors, as
they would call them.
Il think local affairs should, AS far
as possible, be left in the hands of the
natives"
Corporal l.. b. Price, of the Tennessee
Volunteers, was killed shortly before
the regiment left the islands under pc
culiar circumstances. He was subject
to fits and somnambulism, and was in
the haUit of sleeping with a red cloth
around his head to protect it from in.
sects. One night while asleep he wan
dered by the line and as he was return
ing he was mistaken for a Filipino by a
member of the Sixth Infantry, who
shot him.
The Tennessee Volunteers landed to-
day and went into camp at the Preside,
preparatory to being mustered out.
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NaQuts Defeated.

GuAyAMAs, Mexico, Nov. 12.-With
restoration of Geographic communities
tion between Gen. Torres headquarters
at TORN and Guayamas, III a dis
patch conveying news of a two days
fight between Mexican troops and the
Yaquis. The Indians attacked the gar.
rison in Fort Angostura near Potam
and were repulsed. Later reinforce
ments were cent from TORN and Por-
tam. The troops attacked the town OF
Vicam and routed the Indians with
considerable loss to the latter. The
Yaquis losses were heavy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-17
INDIANS TO
Thirty-fve or Forty Thousand May Settle
in Mexico,

FoRT WORTH, Tex. Nov. 13.-W. j.
Lyons. immigration agent for the Re-
public of Mexico: J. II. Dick, secretary
of the ketowah society of the Cherokee
Indians. and eX-chief clerk of the
Cherokee council and Judge ]. 7. Drew,
of Fort Gibson, |. r., are here on bust
ness pertaining to the removal of the
Indians from the Indian Territory.
Secretary Dick said that there would
be at least $4,000 or 10000 Indians who
would eventually locate in Mexico after
this government had settled with the
Indians for their tribal property; the
value of the land of the Cherokees and
Creeks being 500. 900. 900. He says a
committee will soon go to Washington
to confer with the department as to
the disposition of these lands. The In
dams do not approve of the allotment
plan, and prefer to sell outright to the
government. The Mexican govern.
ment has granted eight million acres
of land for the settlement.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-17
A DOUBLE MURDER.
4 Crazy Negro shot n. X. Graves and IN
Ten Minute hot aud Killed
Arthur Maxwell.

RousD la -. Miss. Nov. 13.-Twe
shocking tragedies followed each tbs
other so quickly here tonight that be
fore excitement of one had died aw.
the other had been contaminated.
y. h. Graves was assassinated, AND
In ten minutes Arthur Maxwell was
shot and killed.
At 7:3o o'clock Dicl. Dickerson, a
negro aged about SO years. who has
beer regarded as crazy, slipped up to a
point near a window of the bedroom OF
the store Of st, Clair & Lovelace, and
firing through shot and mortally
wounded Graves. There was no warn
ing, and Graves bad no idea that the
negro even entertained any illfeeling
toward him.
Mr.. st. Clair was in the room at the
time, and he fired three shots at the
fleeing negro, but the crazy assassin
escaped. The shooting created tre-
meudous excitement. and Arthur Max
well was among the number who
gathered around the store. In ten
minutes after the first shot Dickerson
rushed up to a point behind a tree and
again fired. Maxwell fell to the ground,
and in a moment was dead, The doubl
assassin again escaped.
A telephone message was sen to
l1eeSOn and d doctor was summoned.
He pronounced Mr.. Graves wound
mortal.
1t is thought that the negro enter
tanned an insane hatred toward Mr.. St.
Clair, and was e nking to murder him
when he Shot Graves
Graves is single. about "a wears old,
and has been in the service of the firm
several months. He at one time worked
for the late James Richardson. Max
well was about "a years cid. He was
married.
DicSerson has been regarded as crazy
for some time. Several months ago he
threatened to kill "a negro woman, and
this was jailed; through efforts
colored people he was granted lib
ertY.
An effort viii be made to secure blood.
hounds from the convict farm at Shelby.
and they will be put on the track of
the negro.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-17

DENVER, Nov. IA record of riff.
shooting, which it is believed stands
~unrivalled, vas made at the regular
meeting OF the Denver Rife Club this
afternoon. G. G. Ford scored 1899 out O:
Il possible 200 on q five hundred-yarc
range with the regulation target 70,
that distance. The record was mad,
from forty shots. Ford scored eigh;
bulls eyes, then put the next shot IN
the circle immediatel! outside Of the
bulls eve. following this with thirty,
n consecutive bulls eyes. The latte,
is the remarkable feature of the record.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-17
A STRONGHOLD TAKEN.
An Officer of the Thirty-sixth
Regiment Killed.
Lawton and MacArthar Nearing the
Former Filipino CapitaI-GenerAl
Aoang's Men Pushing Ahead
Through the Mud.

MANIA, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-Gen. Mac.
Arthur and ten. Lawton are closing in
on TarlaC. Communication with dis
taut points is impossible except by
means of the government wire, which
is crowded with official business.
Gen. Macarthur took Bamban yes
tefday. This is supposed to be the
strongest position held by the FiIipinos
except Iarlac, The brief accounts of
the engagement received indicate that
tive rebels fought according to their re.
cent tactics, retreating after firing a
few volIeFS. One officer of the Thirty
sixth regiment is the only American re.
ported killed.
Gen. Macarthur began his advance
at daylight. Col. Smith, with the
Seventeenth regiment on the right,
Maj Bells command and the Thirty.
sixth on the left and the Ninth in the
center. Cot, Smith encountered a small
force at 6 o'clock, easily dispensing the
rebels. Maj Bell secured "A position on
the mountain, from which he poured
an entiIading fire from rifles and IIotch-
KISS guns upon the first line of the
enemy S trenches. The Filipinos stood
the fire fyr twenty minutes and then
retreated to the mountain. Gen. Mae
Arthur entered Bamban ut 10 o'clock,
and Col. Smith took Capas, the first
town beyond.
Gen. Lawton's headquarters are still
at C~abanutun.
Gen. Young, with his cavalry and IN
is still pushing ahead through
The fearful mud, but his exact where
lbouts is not known.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-17
jail Turned Into 4 H0spital,

DENtsoN, Iowa. Nov. l2.--Twenty.five
of the men injured in the wreck on the
Omaha a. Fort Dodge road SATURDAY.
are being cared for here. Accommoda.
tions were SO limited that a number of
the least injured have been lodged in
the county Jail, which has been fitted
up as an emergency hospital. Attend
ing physicians think all the injured
will recover Thee wa not enough
left OF the ruins of the two trai ms to
be worth saving and the debris was
burned to clear the track.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-17
New bicycle Records,

JACKSONVILLE. Fla, Nov. 1a.-Bobby
Walthour, Of Atlanta, won the worlds
professional bicycle paced records for
five, ten and fifteen miles At the Pan
anna track near this city today in : son
test against j.. Eaton. Both men were
paced by motorcycles and started from
opposite sides Of the one-third mils
cement track. Walthoar finished his
first Ave miles in S:00. two Seconds
ahead 81 Eaton. He inside ths second
nvc miles In sol ~, or 17:ls ~ foe ths
Tn miles. h covered Ne Aftssa nilsa
n MAJ ~. 4
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-17
Methodi.t Misslonary Commlttee.

WASHINGTON, Nov. lathe
meeting Of the general missionary com.
mittee Of the Methodist Episcopal
church will begin here Wednesday.
Most Of the bishops and abont City
well known workers in the missionary
cause are expected 70 b present. The
main object Of the conference 10 70 ap.
proprinte u. aso COO contributed By the
congregations throughout the eodntry.
One o. the features " the msctine viii
~ the exercises ineAdsnt " the bsSok.
Ing IL ground ~ ~ Nsw Rnsk Hon.
- TharsdAy afsefnocn.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-17

\ W~AsrnNoruN Telegram said the
wife OF Atmiral Dewey own property
valued nt $3.50, 600. from which she de-
rtTrs An annual incuu," of SIX 600. The
admiral salary and other incomes ~
grcRat"s $50, 900 per vcar The couptt
VIII pfohobly be able to struggle aloug
on W.T. 900 per hnnulu.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-17

II have used Pe.ru.na for a number Of
years with the very best results for ca
tarrhal diseases. shall never be without
it. | never fail to recommend it when ar
opportunity presents itself."--J. Fl. Cald~
well, RobeIine, La.
Gilbert Hotter, Grays, KY, says in let
ter dated March It'll, 1894: Il have used
four bottles of Pe-ru-na and | am well OF
my catarrh,, and it cured my Bright's dis
ease. | had been troubled for two years
i! weigh twenty pounds more han | did be-
fore | was taken sick. l shall never be-
without Pe-ru-na."
Send for free catarrh book. Address DR.,
Hartman, Columbus, 0.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-17

The amount of Office work that the
census bureaus called upon TO perform
In the preparation and publication ct
ITS reports, to say nothing of the great
mass of incidental labor, is truly cnor
m"ns, and will probably cost Uncle
sam, for clerk hire alone, something
over Sa. 900, 900 before the worn, is fin
ished' The office force is composed
about equally OF men and m the
majority of whom are paid about $50 a
month each.