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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21
John +. Kirk.

Mr.. John F. Kirk died at his
home in Marion Sunday at noon,
after several weeks illness, of
cancer of the stomach. The fun.
eral took place from his home and
the interment at the new cemetery
Monday afternoon. A large mum.
Der of friends were present to pay
the last sad tribute of respect to the
deceased.
He was son of Mr.. Jake Kirk,
who moved from this county to
Illinois many years ago. John re-
turned to the county, and for the
past years has been engaged with
tobacco men, as a buyer and man.
ager. He was an affable, pleasant
gentleman and had many friends,
who deeply sympathize with the
wife in her deep affection.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21
IN SESSION.


Philadelphia, June Io-lt.was af-
ter IL O'Clock when Chairman Han
nah raped the Republican National
Convention to order, and facing him
were the 1900 delegates and alter
mates, and stretching away to the
four corners of the immense hall
were 1900 people. Senator VOL
cot was chosen temporary chair
man, and his speech aroused the
convention to high key of enthusi
aSm.
The great point of interest in the
convention is the selection of Vice
Presidential candidate. The boom
for Roosevelt threatened to sweep
everything before it, and would GER
tainly have done so, had the gov
ernor not issued a card asking that
his name be not used. The name
Woodruff of New York will be pre-
scented, but this may not prevent
the nomination of Roosevelt over
the dozen or more men who would
like to have the place.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21
Gregory Reunion.

The four sisters and two broth
ers of the Gregory family met
here last week for the first time in
twenty-five years. The sisters are
Mrs. John A. Caldwell, of Atlanta,
Ga, Mrs. Charles Linley, Of At
Gibson, Kan, Mrs. j. III. Walker
and Mrs. j. r. Finley. Of this
place. The brothers are Mr.. Char
les Gregory, OF Atchison, Kans.,
and Mr.. Edgie Gregory, of this
county. They are the sons and
daughters of the late James A.
Gregory, and were reared in this
county, but for twenty-five years
they have been residing in differ
ent sections of the country. They
arranged to meet here last week,
and, as may be guessed, it was a
happy gathering. They expect to
visit their old home-the Gregory
farm on the Ohio river between
Weston and Caseyville, this week.
Next week the visitors will return
to their homes. The visitors have
many friends in this sections, and
old acquaintance glad to meet
them again.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21
TAYLOR SAFE
From Trial Under chs HOOslsr Cover.
nor's Protecting Wing.
renewed

Sh sriff Suetsr of Franklin coun-
ty, accompanied by Mr.. Justus
Goebel and Col. Campbell, called
on Gov. Mount, of Indiana, with
the requisition for Messrs. Taylor
and Finley last week. The matter
was presented by Campbsll, who
said:
"From what has been reported
to your Excellency's conclusions
in the Finley case, I take it that
are two questions in the Finley
case, l take it that there are two
questions troubling you, first, is
the defendant guiltyT Second,
If l surrender him can he get a
fair trialP"
CAS- to the first, that should DO
questions for the courts whose
laws have been violated, but in
order that your Excellency may
feel that strong prima facie case
may exists against MIR. Taylor 1
have with me the sworn statement
which was heard at the prelimi-
nary trial of W. H. Culton. Gull
ton was Assistant Auditor of State
and belonged to Mr.. Taylor's Off
cial family. His testimony wrung
from him on cross examination,
shows that n deliberate plot was
formed to bring men from the
mountains to kill Goebel and
enough of the members of the
Legislature to give Taylor's friends
control of that body. Culton fur
Their admitted that Youtsey and
another clerk in the Auditors Off
ce procured the smokeless cartrid-
ge which was used in killing Goe-
bal; that Youtsey was regarded by
Taylor as very dangerous man,
or, in the language ofGov. Taylor,
"a DIN dangerous man. On page
7S, of this record you will see
where Gov. Taylor authorized Cul-
ton to give Youtsey money to take
him anywhere OH EARTH"
Gov. Mount will say to you,
Mr.. Campbell, that / do not pro-
pose to judge anybody on evidence
procured by the use of that $780,
600 fund.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21
Residence Burned.

The residence of Mr.. f. M. Jo-
mes, of the Francis neighborhood.
was destroyed by fire Thursday
night. The fire it is thought, ORR
ginated from either a flue or was
caused by lightning. Most of the
household goods we're lost. The
house was a substantial frame Of
six rooms, and was built not long
ago at cost of $1,000. Mr. Jones
had insurance for $500.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21

The Republican State Central
Committee has called a State con-
vention to be held in Louisville,
July II to nominate n candidate
for governor. John w. Yerkes is
the only man mentioned for the
place, and he will probaly be nom.
inQted. He is one of the best men
in the party.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21
Damage in Caldwell.

Princeton, KY, June 16,-The
damage done in this county by the
excessive rains is incalculable, and
the outlook of the farmers is dis
tressing. Hundreds are left with
out a stalk of corn or tobacco
Wheat, clover and grass are ruin
ed. In some communities not a
yard of fencing is left. The rich
top soil is washed away, and
thousands of acres are covered
from six inches to wofeet in mud.
1t is believed the damage to crops
and real estate will go over half
a million dollars. ~@ S
Thursday night a waterspout
visited a portion of Caldwell and
Hopkins counties. The downpour
was between Dawson and SCOTS
burg and alarmed the residents as
fences and outhouses were washed
away. Poultry and cattle were
drowned and the wheat and corn
crops in the bottoms for miles
along the L. G, tracks were destroy
cd. There was a washout in the
l. @. tracks this side Of Dawson
and the Underwater river was $50
yards wide.
There were three other washouts
nearer Scottsburg.
The bottoms along the track for
several miles were covered with
water to the depth of about three
feet for several hours. The flow
Of the food went into the Trade
water river, which empties into
the Ohio, and great damage below
Dawson along its course necessar-
lily took place.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21
PROM rAY1oR's oRRIolAL RAMILz.

I FROM TAYLoR's oPPIoiAL FAMILY.
Mr.. Campbell Quite right, Gov
srnor; / will not ask you 70 do
that. Every word Of testimony
that will be used for the purpose
of convicting Gov. Taylor viii
come from the mouths Of his off.
cial political family. w. Fl, Gull
ton was assistant Auditor Of State.
]. B. Matthews was Powers assis-
tant Secretary Of State. McKsn-
zis Todd wss Gov. TayloTs priv
ate Secretary, just az COL Wilson
is your private secretary. Hemp
hill, another witness whoss testi-
mony il given in this volume here.
Is still another sppointss Of Tsy.
lor's administration. r8k
Gov. Mount asked why Taylor
had not been arrested i:2msdiatsly
after the indictment was returned
and was told because Taylor was
at that time in the Governors
chair and his arrest would have
meant civil war.
JUsTUs GoEBEL's STATEMENT.
Justus Goebel said: 1.-THE svi-
dence placed before me 10 such az
to lead me to believe that Mr.. Tay-
lor is guilty, and / hope you can
see your way clear to surrender
Mr.. Taylor to the Kentucky au-
thorities. / want no innocent man
arrested in this matter-much less
convicted-but l hops to see every
man connected with that bastard
ly crime brought to justice and
punished to the fullest extent of
the law. There is absolutely no
question in my mind as to Mr..
Finley and Mr.. Taylor receiving a
fair trial. Seven of the men indicted
for their connection with the MUIR
der of my brother have for some
time been in custody, and none OF
them has como to harm. and there
is no probability Whatsoever that
harm would come to either Mr..
Taylor or Mr.. Finley should they
be taken to Kentucky"
After hearing the arguments,
Gov. Mount prepared and gave out
his reasons for refusing to honor
the requisition. He thinks Taylor
not guilty, and that he would not
be given fair trial.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21

C.E. Doss to G. I. Morgan &
Co., half interest in distillery and
lot for 5000. @er
W. P. Clemens to F. M. Lynn,
81 acres for 1925. 6l0
j. o. Dixon to L. II, James, half
interest in Office building for $500
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21

There are SO many charges of
Encouragement, corruption and
crookedness in the departments
controlled by the army in Cuba,
that Gov. Gen. Wood has decided
to appoint a commission to keep
open house to hear the complaints,
Who will keep the commission
straight?
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21

Both of the National conven.
tions this year will have new fea-
ture in the shape of woman dele
gate. A woma was chosen by
Republicans of Utah to represent
them at Philadelphia, and not to
be out done, Democrats of the
same state sele ctsd Mrs. Elizabeth
Cohen to go to the Kansas City
convention. -.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21
The Cnbans in Havana had [

The Cubans in Havana had their
first election last week and chose
mayor. 1t seemed to be an off
year with them. The people took
but little interest and upon the
whole failed to show their appre-
citation of the glorious privilege.
ISney will probably "catch on"
hter
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21

conversant with every phaso vi
this interesting problem, aud his
article is cheering to those who
have faith in our minerals. There
are other things besides politics to
interest the people of this section
this wear.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21

More than two-thirds of the
delegated votes to the, National
Democratic convention are instr
ucted for Mr. Bryan, and by the
time they get to Kansas City his
nomination will be a unanimous
proposition.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21

Even the Paducah News throws
boquets at Ollie James since the
convention last week, and declares
that Mr.. James is showing some
of the elements of real lei Ter.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21

The Christian county grand
Jury has returned indictments
against five large coal mining cor
porations and eight local dealers
charging them with extorting
money from the public by unlaw-
fully combining to advance prices
on coal
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21
AGAINST The WORLD.
This Was chlns's Declaration When
Her Forts Fired on WsTships.

London, June I8-China declared
war against the world when the Ia
ku forts opened fire upon the inter
national fleet. Accounts as to what
took place are unsatisfactory. One
dispatch says the American ship
Yorktown participated in the bonn
bardment. Another asserts that
American marines formed a part of
the storming force.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21

There seems to be no occasion
for a bitter strife between the as
pirants for the Democratic nomi-
nation for governor, but some of
the newspapers are opening the
friendly fight in an unfriendly
wQV
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21

All of the State offices have been
turned over to the Democrats,
though it took a writ of possession
to change the treasurer's office
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21

The new Philippine commission
has established itself in Manila,
and is shaping matters to enact
new laws September /.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21

We reprint from the Courier
Journal, Mr.. @. s. Nunn's article
on the mining situation in this
county. Mr.. Mum is thoroughly
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21

were to bump your head against brick
wall you could not feel worse than does
anyone who suffers from stomach trou-
bles. We have q positive cure in DIR.
Caldwell's Syrup Of Pepsin. Haynes and
Orme.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21

Washington, June Io-lt is con-
tended that the stirring events of
Sunday did not necessarily involve
Us in war and that the action of the
Chinese commander may yet be
diSavowed and proved to have been
based upon ignorance or misunder-
standing. In this case there is still
opportunity for an explanation by
the Chinese government and suit
able reparation that shall close the
incident without war;.
A Lonon dispatch of to-day says
."The Russian relieving force arriv-
ed outside ofNPekin this morning
and Immediately began to attack
the city. The force apparently ar
rived in the nick of time, for the
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21

Gov. Bradley positively refuses
to let his name go before the con-
vention for vice President.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21

Gov. Beckham yesterday issued
an address announcing his candi-
dacy for Governor.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21

The Louisville Dispatch gives
every promise of filling the place
the Courier-Journal had in 1896.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21

The Chinese trouble has given
rise to the talk of an extra session
of Congress.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-06-21

Chinese assert that an attack upon
the legation had been successfully
renewed.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-06-08
MASTERING CHINESE.
One of the Most Difficult of Lam
guages to Learn.

One of the Most Difficult of Lam
guagcs to Learn.
1t is well known that the Chinese
master, and for us to attempt this task
after we have finished our school years
is excessively trying and difficult. Ger
tainly the mistakes one hears of as be-
ing made by those who begin to talk
and, worse still, preach in a language
they fondly imagine they have mas
tered are ludicrous in the extreme.
/ heard of a clergyman who was
preaching to a Chinese congregation in
the vernacular. "Come to God, oh, my
friends; come to Godv' he cried Tor
thought he did and was considerably
surprised to find some of the congrega-
ton with broad grins on their faces,
while others were frowning blackly.
Great was the good mans consterna-
ton when he found he had been say
ing, Call the pigs, oh, my friends; call
the pigs" His mistake, believe, was
due entirely to putting the accent on
the wrong syllable, which altered the
whole sense of the words
The Chinese seem to regard for
eigner speaking Chinese like DR.. John
son regarded women preaching. at is
like dog standing on his hind legs"
said the learned doctor. "You are not
struck with admiration at how well he
does it, but you are surprised he can
do it at all. "-Leslie's Weekly.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-06-08


100000 per year. Gail the expense for
milk, paregoric and toast S1,000,000
and what profit do you have leftY
"But l have come here to collect a
bill"
1.-THE $9,O00OO0 profit on the infants
added to the profits on the chickens
gives us dridend of S1.20 on the dol
lar, and can you ask for more, sir-can
you do it? Why man, the wealth of
Golconda is not in it! The De Beers
diamond bonds are waste paper in COM
parisonl And you are to share in it.
You are no longer a struggling printer
on the seventh floor back, but a mil
lionaire on the first floor front. / take
you in. 1 allot you 100000 worth of
stock at 30 cents on the dollar and in
two weeks, if you care to sell out, |
buy it at par. That's your reward for
your confidence in Major Crofoot; that's
what comes
"But / have no confidence in you"
shouted the creditor. PAY this bill,
and you can incubate and be hanged
and keep all the profts!'
''You have simply to rest easy" con-
tinued the major as he began to walk
on the mans toes and drive him to-
ward the door Just keep quiet for
couple of weeks, until the stock is is
sued. If anything was said at the
present time
what you pushing me for?'
eff anything was said at the present
time, some one might cut in on us. Just
go right back to your shop
81 want that money!!
-"and keep mum, and the stock will
be sent to you in due time. That's it
good day-good day. Your confidence
in Major Crofoot has brought its re-
ward"
"Look here, major" shouted the
printer as he hammered on the out
side of the door, "you are an old dead
beat. You-you''-
The bill was showed under the door
against his toes. He picked it up,
gave the door three hearty kicks and
slowly went down stairs. He realized
that he had been taken in on the
ground floor. M. QUAD.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-06-08
ASSIGNEE'S SALE.

THE subscriber. Assignee of James S. Adams
i and Francis H. Fairchild, partners; rad
child, will expose for sale at Public vendue at
the Court House in Morristown, N. j., on
THURSDAY, the 14th day of June next,
four o'clock in the afternoon. to-wit: at the
hour of two O'Clock in the afternoon of said
day. all those certain tracts of land and pre-
misses, situate in the Town of Morristown, in
tbs County of Morris and State of New Jersey
described as follows
First Lot; Beginning in the westerly side
line of Bank street, at the southerly corner of
a lot conveyed by said party of the first part to
said James s. Adams and Francis II. Fairchild
by deed dated February 1889 and running
thence Q)along the southweSterly side line of
said lot north, thirty-seven degrees ana f1ftytwo
minutes west, one hundred and forty feet to
stake the most westerly corner of said lot;
thence (2) south, thirty-six degrees and TWEEN
ty-four minutes west, fifty feet to a stake;
thence (3) south. forty-two degrees and three
minutes east. one hundred and thirty eight
feet and nine tenths of a foot to stake in the
said side liue of Bank street; thence "a along
the said side line of Bank street north. thirty
four degrees and twenty-four minutes east.
with all the right, title and interest of the
said party of the first part of in and
to the one half of Bank street. lying
the same property conveyed to the said James
s. Adams and Francis II Fairchild by Julia
A. Stiles. by deed dated March u. 1889, record.
ed in the Clerks Once of the County of
Morris, in Book Ola of Deeds. pages 50. &c.
Second Lot; Being part of a tract of land
conveyed to Lewis B. Stiles by Phoebe NJ.
stiles by deed dated May 2S. 1859 and recorded
in Morris Couty Records of Deeds, Book SIS.
page 594, sc. Beginning in the westerly side
line of Bank street in Morristown, at the SOU
therly corner of Mrs. Fennel's lot. and run
ming thence % along said Fennel's lot and
land of A. b Hull north, thirty seven degrees
and fifty-two minutes west, one hundred and
forty feet to stake in the rear line of said
Hull's lot; thence % south, thirty-six degrees
and twenty-four minutes west, fifty feet to a
stake; thence I'D parallel to the first course
hereof south, thirt g-seven degrees and fifty-two
minutes east, one hundred and forty feet to a
stake in the side line of Bank street aforesaid;
thence (D along said side line of Bank street
north, thirty-four degrees and twenty-four
minutes east. fifty feet to the place of begin
ming, Together with all the right, title and
interest of the party of the first part Of in and
to one half of Bank street, lying Immediately
in front of the herein described tract Being
the same property conveyed to the said James
s, Adams and Francis H. Fairchild by Julia
Stiles by deed dated Februa 25 1889, recorded
In the Morris County Clerks Office in Book O.
IL Of Deeds, pages 578 &c.
Conditions made known on day of sale.
Dated May 9th, 1900,
W. W. CUTLER, Atty Assignee.
1921 SIG
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-06-08
"setting the River ON Fire"

In old English times, when each fam
lily was obliged to sift its own flour, 1t
sometimes happened that an energetic
man would turn his sieve so rapidly as
to cause 1t to catch fire. The style of
sieve used in those days was called a
"temse," and it became a customary
saying that a lazy man would never set
the tense on fire. Now, it happens
that the name of the river Thames is
pronounced like the name of this old
flour sieve, and after many years, when
the old fashioned tense was forgotten,
it was thought that setting the tense
ON fire meant setting the river on fire,
and that is why today we say that a
stupid person will never set the river
on fire.-Ladies' Home Journal
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-06-08

The spirit of love and kindness to
all which pervaded every word and
deed of Phillips Brooks did not hinder
his keen appreciation of others fail
ings and shortcomings or his own.
"Why in the world doesn't Brown
write his autobiography and have it
published?" said one of the bishops
friends, referring to an incessant talker
and most egotistical man who had been
wasting an hour of the bishops most
precious time by rehearsal Of some
unimportant happenings.
"Why, he'd rather tell it, of course,
said the bishop, and then like a fash
came regret for the quickly spoken
truth, and he turned on his friend with
a half humorous, half distressed face.
"What do you mean by asking me
such a question as that when I'm off
my guard?" he demanded reproach-
fully-Youth's Companion.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-06-08
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

ESTATE OF HARRIET L. RIGGS, DECEASED.
Pursuant to the Order of the Surrogate of
the County of Morris. made on the ninth day
of May A. D., one thousand nine hundred,
notice is hereby given to all persons having
claims against the estate of Harriet L.. Riggs,
late of the County of Morris, deceased. to pre-
sent the same, under oath of affirmation, to
the subscriber. on or before the ninth day of
February next, being nine months from the
date of said order and any creditor neglect
ing to bring in and exhibit his, her or their
claim, under oath of affirmation, within the
time so limited, will be forever barred of his.
her or their action therefor against the ex-
ecutor.
PHILANDER B. PERSON.
Executor,
CIV 1892 Morristown. n. J.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-06-08

A Georgia judge in deciding a case
against a man who had been missing
for many years, then suddenly appear
ed and claimed part of an estate, made
this comment: Il scarcely think the
statute of relations will stop and wait
for him any more than the village Of
Falling Waters awaited the awaken
ing of Rip Van Wrinkle or the wife of
Enoch Arden awaited his return"-In-
dianapolis Press.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-06-08
work ana wages.

Gadgrind-I shouldn't think you
could afford to loaf so much. Your pay
is not very liberal when you do work.
Philosopher-That the reason why
can afford to lie off so frequently
When / lose day, don't lose much
money. 1t would be different if was
working for big pay.-Boston Tran
script.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-06-08

In the reign of Edward III there
were eminent clothiers and wooden
weavers whose family name was Blan-
ket. They were the first persons to
manufacture that comfortable material
which has ever since been called by
their name and which was then used
for peasants clothing.