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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-09-14
Alignment of the Powers.


These two highly important COM
munications bring the Chinese nego-
tiations to very advanced stage,
though they are not yet concluded, as
all of the answers are not yet in. The
| German and French answers, however,
clearly indicate the alignment of the
powers. 1t is generally accepted that
Germany's attitude in favor of remain
ing at Picking will be concurred in by
Italy and Austria, as these two coun-
tries act with Germany on political
questions of "a general nature.
AS to the purposes of Great Britain
there is an absolute lack of official in
formation, though little doubt is enter
tanned that since Germany has taken
the initiative Great Britain will follow
suit in favor of remaining at Picking.
| The position of japan likewise is lack
ing in definiteness, although it is be-
lieved in the best posted quarters that
| if other nations remain at Picking Japan
| will deem it expedient to remain there
also.
1t would seem from this that France
is the only government to give concur
renee to the Russian proposition, "a
though the United States has expressed
purpose of following Russia's course.
unless the other powers brought about
modification of Russia's position.
Military situation Unchanged.
The military situation at Peking re-
mains unchanged, apparently. Gen.
Chaffee's messages make it clear that
he for one is proceeding upon the un-
Outstanding that the American troops
are to winter in China, and he and Gen.
Barry speak of the comfortable ar
rangements that have been made for
the soldiers. E
Partially Yields.
London, Sept. Sit is asserted at
the Austrian foreign Office, according
to the Vienna correspondent of the
Daily Mail, that Russia has agreed to
compromise, leaving a portion of
the troops in Peking and sending the
main body to Tientsin, which will be
the military headquarters.
No New Note Sent.
Washington, Sept. S.-The state
| ment is made that no new note had
been sent to the powers by this gov
eminent on the Chinese situation.
The United States, animated solely
with the purpose of having an early
settlement of the Chinese question,
prefers that the armies of the allied
powers should remain in Peking until
settlement is definitely reached but
it is reiterated that should any ma
ton withdraw it's troops then our
government will do likewise.
Helped by the Missionaries.
London, Sept. s.-The Peking Gorge
spondent of the Morning Post, in a
| dispatch dated August %, says Mr..
Conger has written letter assert
| ing that without the aid of the Amer
| lean missionaries the defense of the
| legations would have been impossible.
According to this correspondent, the
United States minister has received
| congratulatory kilograms from Presi-
ident Mckinley and others.
Wants American Escort.
Shanghai, Sept. s.-Li Hung Chang
has made request for an American es-
cort to accompany him on his journey
to Peking. The Japanese government
| announces that if any attempt is made
to dismember the Chinese empire
Japan will take possession of the rich
province of Fo-Kien, of which Annoy
| is the principal city.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-04-05
CIRCUIT COURT.
Twelve indictments. Two Boys
Go to the Penitentiary.

The grand jury completed its
work Saturday and was discharg-
ed. Twelve indictments we've re-
turned, as follows:
Barn burning 2.
Forgery 2.
Malicious shooting l.
Hog stealing !.
Malicious cutting /.
EmpiIicism l.
Firing pistol on highway |.
Concealed weapons l.
The Tennessee Milling Co, was
indicted for doing business in this
State without filing statement i'll
office of Secretary of State.
The Standard Oil Co, was in,
dicted for failing to have corpo,
ate name and word incorporated
on place of business.
Jim Jeffords, giving liquor t..
minor, fined 5000.
Whit Brasher, concealed wea
pons. dismissed.
Benz. Brlsher, giving liquor tt
minor, entered plea of guilty anc
was fined $4,000.
A. T. Capps, breach of the
peace; defendant failed to appear
indictment taken as confessed and
a fine of $25 90 assessed.
Herman Garner and Geo. Mile
! the two negro boys who broke int
the store of r. E. Bigham, epteret
the plea of guilty and the jur!
gave them two years each in thu
penitentiary. d
One of the hardest fought case
tried this term was that of Franl
Mccoy, who was charged will
burning Reeds barn. The iur,
returned verdict of mot guilty,
The criminal docket was, com
pleted last week.
The following civil suits have
been disposed Of:
j. w. Waggoner vs.. Il T.
Squirsr, dismissed, settled.
J. P. Reed 70. Claud Breeding,
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-04-05

G.. l.. Boaz, ono of the Oldest
citizens of Crittenden county, was
born near Lexington, KY, July
IL, 1917, and has therefore, near
ing his 83rd milestone. His par
ents were Virginians and noted fol
longevity, his father dying at the
advanced age of nine-one, his mo-
Their at &c.
He lived in Fayette county,
KY, till he was six years of age,
when his father, John Boaz, NOV
ed to Livingston county, and set
tied on farm two and one hall
miles from Salem. Here G. l.
Boaz grew to manhood. He OBJ
tanned a very limited education.
He has been remarkably healthy
all of his life. He attributes his
sound physical and mental condi-
ton to correct habits and simple
living never having exposed him
self, even when a boy. His great
grandfather had seven sons five
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-04-05

of whom served through the Rsvo-
luton.
He was a Wing before the dis
solution of that party-haying cast
his first vote for president for w.
H. Harrison. Since the death of
the Wings, he has been staunch
democrat, being great admirer of
w. j. Bryan, He has been men,
Der of the Baptist church for sixty
years.
Uncle George" as his young
friends call him, has been married
twice, first to Sarah Owen, Dec.
ID, 184l. To them were born four
sons and four daughters-all of
whom are living except two.
His second marriage was to Mrs.
Sarah Travis, March 5, 1865. She
is still living. No children were
born of this union.
'Uncle George" bids fair to live
several years yet. He is kind and
pleasant, sociably and entertains
his friends with cordial hospitality.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-04-05
THE GRAND JURY.
At Frankfort Begins its Work oil
Investigation.
JUDGE cANTRlLL's BRIEF CHARGE

Frankfort, KY, April 2.-The
Franklin county grand jury, which
will investigate the assassination
of Gov. Goebel, was impanelel
this afternoon at 2 o'clock, and at
once entered upon the discharge
of its duties. 1t ishcomposed OF
nine Democrats, two Republicans
and one Brown Democrat. Eight
votes are necessary to indict.
A large number of witnesses will
he summoned, and the investiga-
ton will be far-reaching. The
evidence in the possession OF the
prosecution is so strong that there
il no doubt that a number OF IN
dictments will be found in the as
sassination case. There may De
ten or twelve. While some indict-
ments may be reported the last o.
this week, it is probable that il
will take the grand jury two weeks
/ TO investigate fully.
In instructing the grand jury
Judge Cantriill said:
"Gentlemen of the jury: Yol
know the horrible situation herr
! much better than / can depict j
to you. You have been selected
/, from the body of the people t
look into all breaches of the law
! / believe this jury will discharg'
its whole duty fairly and impair
tally, and when you have compile
ted your duties no man will hay'
ground of complaint to lay at you
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-04-05

door. Fhe officers of the court
win be ready at all times to assist
you. The Commonwealth Attor-
ney will be much with you to adj
wise you. Under the law your de-
alterations are to be strictly secret,
You are not to divulge anything
that goes on in the jury room.
Should anyone approach yon you
must report him to the court.
Should you need more than the
six days allowed the court will ex-
tend the time with pleasure"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-04-05

dismissed, settled.
W. II. Ordway VS. G. l.. Ballard,
settled by agreement.
w. H. Fralix granted divorce
from his wife, Mollie FraliX.
keystone Mig. Co. VS.. II. i.
Carter, judgement for plaintiff fer
S2l2.50.
Mrs. E. j. Gibbs VS. A. ID. Guess,
dismissed, settled.
w. p. Warford VS.. L. $. Croft's
executors, dismissed by plaintiff.
Ira G. Hughes VS.. l. c. Railroad,
dismissed, settled
j. W. Shucraft VS.. |. G. Rail
road. dismissed, settled.
Murray, Dibrell e Co. vs.. Fam
ilton & Hamilton, judgement fol
plaintiff for $lSI.i0.
. Marion Bank VS.. Il. III. Cater
judgement for plaintiff for Soc.
| Hannah Schwab VS.. Louis, Tina
4 Co., dismissed; settled.
X. w. Wilson VS.. Clard Breed
ing, dismissel, settle |.
! j. w. Blue, Jr., executor, VS.
Tneo. Dodge, dismissed, settled.
, The Cleveland Dryer Co. VS.. :, L
H. Carter, judgment FOE plaintiff
for S126.90.
j. c. Massey VS.. f. Z. Sqnirel
Co., dismissed, settled.
Hebe Fl. Lockett VS.. j. h. Cliff
on and others dismissed by
plaintiff.
Hebe H. Lockett VS.. Jno. Z
Griffin, dismissed by plaintiff.
In the case of the Evansville
Bottling Co. VS.. Croft Barnet
Mercantile Co., the jury returned
verdict of one cent for the plain
tiff.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-04-05
Marriage License.

Mar. 28.-Chas. L. Hardesty
and Papsie Jane Ford.
Mar. 28.-James F. Minner and
and Ida Price.
April.-Ernest G. Cain and Sal
lie j. Brown.
Apr. Alan. l.. Sullivan and
Mrs. Nancy r. Truitt.
Apr. A. Scion Lamb and Ten
ME Carson. az,
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-04-05
Movements at Frankfort.

Frankfort, Ky, April 3.-The
Republican soldiers on Statehouse
Square at Frankfort have removed
their Gatling gun from the grounds
and placed it inside the Executive
building. A supply of provisions
has been received from Cincinnati.
and there are signs of preparation
for resistance if the Court of APP
peals should decide against Taylor,
Amended petitions were filed in
the Franklin Circuit Court yester-
day by the Democratic State Off
cars against the Republican usur-
pers, adding to the suits of custer
F, demands for $500 damages in each
case for detention and usurpation
of Office"
| Attorneys Yost and Bradley are
expected to file the answers today
The cases will be taken up at once
by Judge Cantrill and will be car
ried as quickly as possible to the
Court of Appeals. Attorney Gen
eral Breckenridge has asked recog-
milton in Judge CantrilPs court
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-04-05

Mr.. Will Mitchell, of Sanora
has been stopping with friends in
town.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-04

Miss Elizabeth Taylor gave a very
enjoyable dinner party Tuesday even
Ing evening In honor of her birthday.
The affair took place at the Country
Club and was greatly enjoyed by those
present. A birthday cake, with eigh-
teen candles. was an important feature
Those who composed this party were
Miss Nan Kensett. Miss Edith Tunis,
Miss Florence Miligan, Miss Nettie
Tilghman Miss Taylor Mr.. Jordan A.
Pugh. Mr.. Thomas w. Tannor, Mr..
Tench Tilghman. DR.. Joseph Grice and
Mr. Percy Stephenson.
Captain Gibson, of the Royal Naval
reserves. entertained number of
friends on Thursday evening in a very
charming manner. The occasion was
theatre party to witness the produc-
ton of THE Gunner's Mate" at the
Academy of Music that evening. After
the show was over the party repaired
to the Monticello Hotel where n sup
per was enjoyed. The ladies were all
given American Beauty Roses. Captain
Gibson's guests on this occasion were
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudgard Wigg, Miss
Claire WigG. Miss Elizabeth Freeman,
Miss Mamie Doyle and Mr.. Walter
G. Alden.
Mr.. Worthy Smith will not begin the
Old Point germans until next month.
on account of the temporary closure OF
the Chamberln Hotel. where these
dances are given.
Misses Addie and Marguerite Bur
russ have returned from Virginia
Beach, where they have been stopping
at the Princess Anne.
Captain Gibson, cf England. who
has been visiting friends in Norfolk,
left Saturday for New York.
Miss Irene Burwell will leave Thurs
day for Raleigh. N. c.. where she will
be married on Tuesday. the 18th inst.
to Mr.. Hugh G.. Whitehead. or this
city. Miss Burwell has spent a large
portion OF her time in Norfolk, where
she has hosts of friends. who are glad
that she will make her home with us.
Miss Margaret Bull left Friday for
Richmond. where she will be q brides
maid at the marriage OF Mr.. John
Reid and Miss Jane Larus. which will
take place next Thursday.
Mr.. William w. Zachary returned
Saturday from North Carolina.
Miss Rosa McBee will leave shortly
for Columbia, S. c.. to be bridesmaid
at the marriage of Mr.. Elliott Lcgare
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-04

courses served. covers being laid for
eight people. who were Miss Harrison,
Miss Mary Wake. Miss Gertrude
Wake. Miss Virginia StaYke. Miss Mel
Jane Tucker and the hostess, Miss
White. who presided with her usual
grace and charm OF manner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Echols Jordan
have Issued invitations to the marriage
of their sister. Elizabeth Leibert Jor-
dan. to DR.. John II. Hartman, of Lex
ington, Va. The marriage will take
place at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jor-
dan. on Butte street. on Thursday, No
vember Sth. at s o'clock p. m. Miss
Jordan formerly lived in Lexington,
but has for the past year made her
home in Norfolk with her brother
where she has made hosts of friends.
and we are now loath to give her up.
The marriage will be quite a society
event, though, of course. the invita-
tons are limited. Miss Jordan, sister
OF tho bride. will be the maid of honor
and Mr.. b. Mercer Hartman, of Rich
mond. brother of the groom, will act as
best man.
Miss Elizabeth Ashton entertained
the Cinderella Card Club, which has
been reorganiZed from the pleasant
club of last winter very gracefully
Thursday evening at her home, on Lon
don street, Portsmouth. Euchre the
ever popular game, was the feature of
the evening, Mrs. F. p. Nash carrying
off the ladies' prize, and Mr.. Edward
Parrish doing likewise with the prize
for the gentlemen. Dainty refresh
ments were then served and promptly
at II o'clock the guests. like Cinderella
of old. took their departure. Those
who were present on this occasion were
Mrs. F. p. Nash. Miss Rebecca Nash,
Miss George Watts, Miss Jane Nicely.
Miss Elizabeth Nicely, Miss Ruth
Threadcraft, Miss Lizzie Jordan, Miss
Louie Hudgins. Mr.. Caldwell Hardy.
Mr.. Willard Wilson, Mr.. Arthur Will
son. Mr.. Russell Birmingham. Mr..
Thomas Urquhart, Mr.. Edward Par
IRISH. Mr.. Morrison. of Charlotte. n. c.,
and Mr.. Bilisoiy Hudgins.
| The Girls Afternoon Card Club was
entertained Friday afternoon by Miss
| Elizabeth Ashton, of Portsmouth. at
| her home on London street. The oc-
casion was indeed a pleasant one and
| greatly enjoyed by all who were pres
! ent.
| Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Venable have
! returned from a visit to relatives at
Hampden- Sidney College.
Mr..and Mrs. Hutchinson I. Cone, U.
S. N. returned last week from Florida,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-04

Among young people All Halloween
Is one of the most important days in
the year. 1t is so fraught with the
wierd. SO full of glimpses into the flu
ture which can be gotten at no other
time, that the curious as to what their
lives hold in store for them-and they
are many-hail with delight this day OF
days. the Day of Fortune. The trying
of fortunes on All Hallow's Eve, or
Halloween as it is called. is an old and
time-honored custom dating back for
more than ten CenturieS-ten hundred
years Think of 1t. For over a thou
sand years have maids and men lifted
the dim We'll of the future and peeped
into Its great unknown. The coming
OF Halloween is a signal for happy
gatherings and Is always a night of
many parties. full OF mtrth and laugh
ter AS the lads and lassies learn who
their future wives or husbands will be
the interest gathers and never for one
moment does the time lag. so many
ways are there of trying fortunes
And now that 1t is past and we know
what Life has in store for us, let us be
contented with the knowledge she has
given us and be happy, seeing how
much the picture was to our liking.
The season was inaugurated in Ports
mouth Tuesday evening by the opening
german of the Portsmouth Cotillion
Club. The affair was q brilliant sue
cess and highly enjoyed by all who
were present. The Naval Post Band
was in attendance. and played new and
inspiring airs for the happy throng to
dance by. Mrs. j. c. Ashton and Mrs.
F. p. Nash acted as chaperones for the
dancers, who were as follows: Misses
Mary Bruce, Elise Urquhart, of Suf-
folk; Jane and Eliza Nicely. Lois
Sykes, Mary Ferebee, Lizzie Allen, Ma
bel Allyn, of Norfolk; Louie Hudgins,
Rebecea Nash. Ruth Threadcraft, LIZ
gle Jordan, Nettie Newhill. of Norfolk;
Linda Wright, of Churchland. and Cla-
ra and Bessie Kirn. of Churchland;
hessrs. Collins Armistead. Arthur VIII
son, Edward Marshall. Virgil Proctor,
George Parrish, Edward Parrish, Win
Ston Parrish, Maurice and Bilisoly
Hudgins, Robert Ridley. Victor Boat
wright, Russell Britlingham, Frederick
Duke William Flournoy, William
Langhorne. Thomas Urquhart, Rufus
Kirn. James Carney. Alonzo Carney.
Malvin Reynolds, j. Ridgely Porter,
James Todd. Clayton Theardcraft, John
Borum. willard Wilson, Thomas
Hume. Edward DashIell and Caldwell
Hardy.
Miss Mary Belle White entertained a
few of her friends in manner charm
ing on Saturday at her home. in York
street. The occasion was a luncheon
and was given in honor of Miss Belle
Harrison, CT Brandon. Va The table
was prettily decorated and dainty
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-04

Hot Springs and will spend the Winter
at the Monticello.
Miss Salle Bernard. OF Petersburg,
is the guest of Mrs. e. B. Hodges. in
Client.
Mrs. Hugh N. Page left Wednesday
for New York to visit friends.
Mrs. w. w. Walker, of New York, is
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. George
Harris. on York street.
Miss Belle Harrison. of Brandon. Va.
is visiting Miss Mary Wake. on York
street.
Miss Bunting, who has been the
guest of Miss Fanny Sans, left last
week for her home, in Petersburg.
Miss Stricken of Richmond. Is the
guest of the Misses Santos. on York
street
Mr.. William Torrents left last week
for Washington to spend a few days
before going to Cleveland. where he
will in future make his home. much TO
the regret of his many Norfolk friends.
Sunday in Norfolk
Miss Gray. of Tarboro. N. c., is the
guest of Miss Mary Williams, on Free
mason street.
Miss Mitt Green has returned from a
visit to Richmond. accompanied by
Miss Mary Arson, of that city. who
will be her guest for several weeks
Mrs. Albert II. Grandy, Miss Bessie
Grandy and Miss Mabel Vaughan have
returned from visit to Baltimore.
Dr. r. u. Burgess has returned from
EastviIle. Va. where he went to attend
a wedding.
Mr.. Hugh Gordon Miller Is in Nor
folk again after most successful trip
North. where ne has gained quite a rep
utation as a political sneaker.
Mrs. e. NJ. Henry. Mrs. Nathanie
Beaman, DR.. Robert Spillman and Mr.,
William II. Taylor attended the tin
wedding reception OF Mr.. and Mrs.
George Barton, I'm Suffolk. "Wednesday
evening. the tenth anniversary of their
marriage.
Mr.. Joseph Toms, who has been the
guest of his brother. Mr.. George Toms
on CRANKY street. has returned to his
home in Philadelphia.
Mrs. F. NJ. Killam has returned from
visit to Baltimore.
Mr. Charles Burruss Is visiting his
mother Mrs. Nat BurrusS. on Free
mason street. Mr.. Burruss now lives
in Philadelphia.
One of the prettiest and daintiest OF
this seasons debutantes will be Miss
Alice Old, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w
= t. II
and gracious. and we predict for her a
great success.
Miss Marcia Burgess, of Mobile, is
the guest Of Miss Rosa ,McBee. in
Client.
Mrs. l.. A. Mohler. with her daugh-
tiers, Misses Marie and Ruth Mohler of
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-04

where they have been on their we'd
ding journey, and spent day or two
with Mr.. Miles Selden on Yarmouth
street Mr.. and Mrs. Cone were en-
route to New York, where Mr.. Cone
will join his ship. the Scorpion"
which will soon sail for Europe. Mrs.
Cone will spend the next two months
In Norfolk with her mother during Mr.
Cones absence.
Miss Lucy Baylor left last week for
Baltimore. where she will be at school
for the session. Mrs. Baylor and Miss
Mary Baylor accompanied her.
Mr.. ]. Thornton Withers. of Suffolk,
spent several days in Norfolk last
week.
Mr.. Hugh Parham, of Richmond
College, spent several days with his
mother on Granny street last week.
Mr.. S. e. Robertson left Monday for
Baltimore. where he will in future
make his home.
Col. r. e. Boykin, OF smithheld.
spent Thursday In Norfolk.
Miss Marie Egan. of Washington. D..
~ IL Tic b ueSl Oh neT sister, MIS-. JOS.
McCarrick on Yarmouth street.
Miss Margaret Old returned Sunday
from Newport News. where she at
tended the german on Friday evening.
Mrs. Powell left last week for Phil
adelphia. where she will be the guest
of her son, Mr.. William Powell.
Miss Florence Peehlee loft Loot 1,a.l,
for Petersburg.
MFR. D. Hunter Burch, of Newport
News, spent Sunday in Norfolk.
Captain j. ]. McCarricl and Miss
Reid McCarrick have returned fror1
Philadelphia.
Miss Margaret Hallowell, who has
been visiting Mrs. Calling, in Client.
left Tuesday for her home, in Eliza
Paymaster Fl. e. Dent U. S. N. re-
turned last week from Alabama, where
he has been for several months.
Mr.. Meualcus Landlord. who is study
ing law In Richmond. spent Sunday
with his father, DR.. L. Landlord. on
CRANKY street.
Miss Bessie Prince. of CORTLAND
who has been the guest of Miss Fanny
Culpeper on Butte street, left Thursday
for her home.
Miss Charlotte Wardside, of Balti-
more, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Helen
Brown. On York street.
Mr.. w. e. Cohoon. of Suffolk. spent
several days in Norfolk last week.
|
Mrs. r. w. Whitehurst returned
Tuesday from Richmond. where she
! has been visiting relatives.
Miss Elizabeth Taylor left Thursday
| for Richmond.
| Mrs. George Johnston and Miss Eliz-
abeth Johnston have returned from the