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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-09-29
AOW IT HAPPENED

enter the room. and felt that she was
making herself generally useful by. ar
ranging my pillows, bathing my head
as best she could, and attending to my
numerous wants. was suffering ter
ribly and was cross in consequence. .
Once lifted my. eyes and looked
into the sweetest face and met the sym
pathetic gaze Of a pair Of the most ex-z
pressive, lovely gray eyes that I had:
ever seen. They haunted me in my de-
lirium.
Although they found it necessary to.
bandage my eyes, soon learned the
touch Of my nurses hand, the lightest
whisper she lisped, the soft tread Of her
feet, and when she took her needed
rest I was fretful and uneasy until her
return. Ss ~ r. sr4 .s # s. Y s% = =
After the removal Of the bandages,
when was convalescent,,I 7 awoke from
slumber one day and saw woman
with silvery white hair and garbed in
the habiliments Of nurse save the
standing by the window with
her back toward me. I was angry and
made an imperative request for my
own nurse. She turned and came
| quickly to me. saw the same beauti-
full face, the lovely eyes, the sweet
smile of the nurse had learned to
love so we'll. I touched the glistening
coronet now uncovered by a cap. and
asked the meaning of it, 4S-,<
| "Ten years ago." she replied, my
father, my mother, nay brother, and
myself were taking a pleasure trip on
the lake. A terrible storm arose, the
vessel was wrecked, and nearly all on
i board perished. ! saw my loved ones
swept away from me. alone was
spared. They brought me here. to the
hospital in dying condition and
nursed me to life, and through the long
illness caused by fright, exposure, and
| grief. When arose from my bed my
hair had turned white. I have remain
ed here since that time, and probably
shall remain during life =
! I: told her what was true, that i
Ecouldn't live away from her; that
would need care during the term OF
my natural life, and begged her to
come with me and be my nurse That
IS how'll happened tnat am now 4
i Benedict. "a.
Drop in and see us, old fellow; my
i wife will be pleased to welcome YOU
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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-09-29
his bride that was to be to come up in
the hunting season every year; I would

x 5IAAC AAAA4A6 SCNSOA CSOAySy J SssAs = 2WOuAA
sbe ever Welcome. s3.Ss
Jim had been married five years
when received asletter from him re-
neWing the invitation and begging me
to come. So picked up my traps and
started for, Ludington. When nearing
! that place the train was wrecked, and
although considered it
unfortunate at the time-I was among
the injured who were taken to the hos
ipital p ..@.[. .:.$r a.
/ bitterly bemoaned my fate. Twas
40 years old, had travelled all over the
E world, and this was the first time that
II had ever met with an accident; and
ito have it happen in that Godforsaken
hole was too much. i had some broken
bones and was badly cut about the
head. was in full possession of my
4senses when we reached the hospital,
so requested room and a nurse, and
paid what was required. After that the
fever seized me. ~:
just remember seeing a white-cap-
.ped, white-aproned, sweet little body
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-09-29
Suggestions Made to
the Emperor by q
Progressive Adviser.

rived from it was $240,O00 per year,
but the actual amount going into the
imperial, purse was only something.
over 100000. - 2 IS: | y. .'ES 81
s'I recommended a complete change
Of the system under which the whole
Of the revenues Of the country would
go into the imperial purse, comparing
China with India, and adducing from
the experience of India the financial
resources of China s. AZ E,ss< ss5S
I told the Emperor that from or
dinary taxes the sum of 40O,OOO,000
taels could be raised annually, and if
the Pekin (native scustoms) were
abolished and a tariff properly adjust
ed, bank notes issued, stamp duty
established and other financial re-
forms adopted, at least another 30o,-
100000 taels could be raised. With.
this money in hand it would be an.
easy thing to get an army and a navy
to protect our coast and to establish.
colleges for the training of officers.
State railways could also be construct
ed" s +: x t f3s Es
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-09-29
E1E
OF SHAAM,

n S5 The strangest city and most peculiar
community in the United States, If not
in the world, is Shalam, about fifty
miles north Of El Paso. It's popu1a-
ton is now 5000, but it IS steadily
growing, and the indications are that
within the next ten years it. will have
reached 10000. It is doubtful If any
strange and unique settlement can
equal Shalam in the practice Of extra
ordinary principles. It is an odd COM
bination of ancient religious supersti-
tion and the most advanced and sradi-
cal socialism. Nevertheless, in spite Of
the fact that the living conditions are
entirely opposed to the generally ac-
cepted modern ideas, the inhabitants
are happy, contented and prosperous,
and believe they are the saving rem
nant which will bring forth purified
race to regenerate mankind and effect
the salvation of the earth. 5:s 5.s
Appropriately enough, Shalam is Of
/ supernatural origin. Its founder was
DR.. Newbrough, a New York dentist
and spiritualist who died in 1890. It
was he who: wrote the new Bible, which
is the daily guide and religious mentor
of this queer community. His name is
held in deepest reverence and the be-
levers regard him as the sacred apos-
tie of the divine and accord his mem
ory much the same veneration which
Mormons bestow on Brigham Young
and Smith. The Bible which DR.. New
brough7 wrote is a mammoth work and
is called "Oahspe.'' word meaning
earth, air and sky in a language spok-
en- before the flood. It is said to have:
been written on the typewriter by Dr..
NeWbrough, his hands, being guided
by supernatural beings, and was
printed without being read by the doc
tor. =Ss =2s.<<$ b !. s.s< x Is. : y sta
It's certainly a work without a coun-
terpart, filed with extraordinary
phrases, and with more peculiar illus
trstion. but it is the sacred book Of
a unique community which was found
ed to establish the religion it teaches,
and out Of the spiritual and economic
doctrines set forth therein, to found a
new race. The story Of the writing of
this Bible is very remarkable and is
ffTefateds I'll batesd, freverent breath BY
the laithfu members OF the sect
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-09-29
IN 5, /. Plan
OF REFORM,

One of the few Chinese statesmen
who believes in the Introduction: of
modern ways and methods into the &C.
lestial empire is Kalg-Yu-Wei, who
was one of the chief advisers of the
Emperor before the present insurrec-
tion.. Now Kang is in Singapore,
guarded day and night by Indian
watchmen, for his capture or life is
sought by emissaries of the. Dowager
Empress. When the Emperor. was
in power he asked Kang to submit to
him plan of governmental reforms.
Kang has given a. summary of the
suggestions which he submitted to his
imperial master. They might be of
interest as showing what leading.
Chinese reformer considers important
for the welfare Of the empire. Kangs
says: II told the Emperor that all the
old customs and ways and manners of
his ancestors must be removed. Moth
ing could be usefully followed SO far
as Chinese history was concerned. +
advised the Emperor to follow in the
footsteps of Japan or of Peter the
Great in Russia.
Gas a preliminary step advised the.
Emperor to command all his minis
tors Of state and all the high officials.
in Pekins to go before the places
where they Worshiped the gods, and all
so to the ancestral halls, there to reg
lister an oath that they were deter
mined to introduce reforms
MY second suggestion was to have
the laws and administrat ion revised;
my third, that he should open a COM
munication or dispatch department,
through which anyone would be- able
to- the throne I told him
he had no means Of finding out the de-
sires Of the people; that the RESPONSE
bility Of administr tion was too wide
ly diffused that he should select
young, intelligent men, we'll imbued
with western ideas, to assist In the
regeneration OF the empire. irrespect-
i've Of their social position, whether
they were lowly born or Of high de-.
gree. ss,
81 advised the creation Of e new
depart tments modelled on western
lines, and foreigners to be engaged tog
advise and assist.
..I pointed out the enormous. loss 81
revenue that occurred yearly Taking
the magistracy Of Namhoi (which Isl
my native district) j, Informed the
Emperor that the total revenue de-
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-09-29
He Is in a Bad
w Between.
Beers, Ashantis
and Boxers,

quered. The Beers are still in the
field in the Free State and in the
Transvaal and the British command
ers find most difficult the task of pur-
suing the enemy that melts away one
day like a mist and re-appears the
next day as a thunder cloud.
While England's immense army, or
iginaly 100000 strong, is thus occu-
pied in South Africa, another war has
been forced upon her on the west coast
Of the Dark Continent, where the
Ashantis are in revolt. This, while
only small affair, necessitates more
military outlay .s
And while Great Britain is thus en-
gagged in one quarter of the world a
CT crisis, isis, in which she is deeply CON.
cmerned, m ed has sprung up In another. AT
q time when her best interests demand
that she should be free to deal with
the Chinese situation, she finds her
hands fully occupied elsewhere. AS
Lord Salisbury said in recent
speech, the lions teeth are now il,
South Africa.
This concept OF the situation Of
Great Britain is admirably portrayed
by the Saturday Globe cartoonist He.
depicts the British lion IN an attitude
of mingled rage and certainty with
the Beers jabbing him lbehind;; the
zAsnantis advancing from another
quarter, while in front a Chinese Box
er waves = barred sword daring the
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-09-29
Strangest Community q ! 10 q
the United States.

According to the traditions OF the
community DR.. NeWbroug gh found him
self ccountably affected whenever
he took pen in hand. and often he
wrote strange religious messages. He
conceived the idea that he had been
selected for some strange spiritual mis-
sion and Immediately began to purify
his life in order to be better fitted to-
receive the celestial message. He gave.
up eating flesh and fish, milk and but
ter, arose before daybreak, bathed
twice a day and occupied a small room
alone, where he sat every morning half
an hour before sunrise recounting daily
to his Creator his shortcomings in gov
erning himself in though hit and deed
In six years training he had reduced
his weight from $50 to 1870 pounds, and
was entirely free from all bodily Ills
Then came the spiritual revelations
One morning he was strangely impells-
ed to go to the typewriter. He was un-
skilled in the use Of the instrument,
but his fingers voluntarily manipulated
the keys at a wonderful speed. He re-
ceived a strange instruction not to.
read what he wrote. For fifty weeks
he continued to write every morning
for half an hour before sunrise. Then
the inspiration ceased and he was told
to publish the book Oahspe. The Pc
culiar drawings in the book were made
by the doctor during his inspired mo-
ments. j szN 81 - %s .
Those who constitute the community
of Shalam call themselves s'Kosm ons,'''-
which is said to signify in the Ian
guage of their sacred scriptures, non
owners of any and everything. The
adults composing this community are
spiritualists and vegetarians, but the
children reared under this strange sys-
tenn are the chief hope Of the beiev-
ers. It is they, and not the grown
men and women, who live in Shalam,
who are to demonstrate to the world
the possibility Of a new economic and
social fraternity. Through them earth
is to be regenerated and man led out
of the darkness of the competitive sys-
TEN into one where private property, if,
not wholly abolished, is made subject
to a sort OF com mmunism with which
writer's Of the OF der Of Bella1ny have
made us familiar
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-09-29

The Duchess Of Marlborough (Con-s
suelo Vanderbilt) shone resplendent on
the queens birthday night at the re-
ception given by the Duke and Duchess
of Devonshire She was in palest blue
satin, the skirt Of which was wrought
from waist to hem with an exquisite
design in long flowing lines Of silver,
says the Pittsburg Dispatch. The satin
was arranged in such a manner that it
appeared to be Slightly duted as it fell
toward the feet and the soft, full lines
Of the skirt suited the young duchess
tall, slim figure to perfection. She wore
a wealth of gorgeous jewels, while the
famous Marlborough pearls were
greatly in evidence. Il; sss.&@z
She carried a magnificent bouquet Of
soft pink roses, caught here and there.
with diamond buckles on j two broad
blue satin ribbons. an arrangement OF
flowers that, beside being original, was
extremely effective The stems of the
roses were passed through the buckles.
ss es.s& Late Fads. st. ss.-z z .s$s $s
11o1u lon6 AcfhAS oA1ShS 61oyeS, t1DOW length are
one OF the smart fads of the hour, and
they are worn 18th costumes where
there isga note OF black
a novel hair ornament consists Of
two full blown roses attached to each
other by a slender wire, which lis in
visible when arranged ION the hair.
The roses are worn geishawise, one at
each side of the head, and as the petals
are showered with brilliants they flash
and sparkle with every movement
says the Pittsburg Dispatch.
N The latest silver novelty is the
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-09-29
A New Form Of Worship.

- I'D
It is we'll known that PadereWski is.
Worshiped by the fair SEX and the
lengths to which this alteration is car
ried verge frequently on the ridicu-
lous. On one occasion recently lady
{ visiting Paderewski's villa noticed a.
cherry stone On the mantelpiece. She.
Immediately took possession OF it and.
had it set in pearls and diamonds.
Some time later the musician CHANGED
S!to meet the lady, who in the converse
ton showed. him the cherry stone with
Its lovely Betting g. But. madam, : said
PadereWski, stro king his locks, 81
never eat cherries. The one you found
on the mantelpiece must have been
left by my servant !!',-C Csardin Western
Mail.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-09-29
a Curious Ring.

The most charming little ring IN the.
world IS the property OF Mr.. Temple, Of
London. This gentleman is a nephew
sof Sir Richard Temple, and the ring
in question IS q highly priced old fam
ily heirIo ON. Inside of this tiny cir
Gle Of gold are the works of d perfect
little musical boz. You touch q spring
and hold the ring quite close to your
ear Then YOU hear the sweetest,
Weirdest. tiniest little tune, which
seems like voice from spirit land
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-09-29

ophecy," or good wish spoons, In
tended as as a birthday or wedding GIFT
In In Is size it is between the ordinary tea
3 and g 1t1E!3P dessert spoon, and the carved de-
sign heavy and curious. Horns-of-
plenty are typical Of worldly prosper
zity, the laurel wreath Of fame, the
torch Of Hymen or success in love,
with climax of a happy marriage,
palms for victory and the crown OF
eternal life. word done. heaven wont ;:
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-09-29

4tateta finishes the collar at either side
! Tie buttons on the bolero front are Of
9ld; unde erblouse Of white lawn and
lice insertions. The hat is of the new
IWo- -brimmed variety, trimmed with a
wreath Of morning glories, the brims
edged with black velvet. The sunshade
is ofEpink taffeta. with edge and in
serted butterflies of black lace. ~ &
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-09-29
DOTTED WITH WHITE.

Straps on jacket and skirt Of white
Q. piQue. feather stitched. boldly with
pink linen thread: skirt laid in pleats
at the sides and back; the collar, OF
white pique, has an oyer-collar of ecru
lawn. embroidered with pink set into
white embroidered linen: a knot OF
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-01-25
Fisk-Gilbert.

Last Tuesday night at the home Of
the bride, Mr.. Robt. Fisk and Miss
Elma Gilbert were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony, Rev. j. w.
Bigham performing the ceremony.
Only few intimate friends were
present to witness the union these
two popular young people, and it was
indeed pleasant affair.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
Jas. Il. Gilbert, one OF the best citi-
tizens of Crittenden county. She il
beautiful and accomplished and il
very popular among the young peo
pie of Marion.
The groom is former resident o.
Madisonville, and has been here about
a year as manager OF the telepht nj
exchange. he is a pleasant, cour
teous gentleman and has made many
friends here.
The PRESS joins with their many
friends in extending congratulations
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-01-25
ROBERTS,,
Defends Himself in a VigOrOus
Speech In Congress
Defended the Action Of Mormons II
Fighting the United States.

Washington, d. G. Jan. 23-This
has been an oratorical field day in the
house over the cases of Brigham ID.
Roberts, Mormon representative from
Utah. The galleries were packed to
suffocation, chiefly with women. The
spectators after listening attentively
to the arguments of Taylor of Ohio,
and Littlefeld, of Maine, for the
adoption of the majority and minority
reports respectively, of the special
committee that investigated the case,
remained long after nightfall to hear
the imprisoned words Of the accused,
as he faced the house. like an animal
at bay, knowing every hand was
raised against him.
Roberts was very adroit in the hand
ling of his case and at times was ex-
ceedingly dramatic.
taking advantage OF the issue rals-
ed by the division in the committee
as to the method Of ousting him, he
appropriated to himself the argument
of the minority, that he constitution
ally entitled to be sworn in, and the
argument of tae majority that once
sworn in, he could not be expelled.
he defended the action of the Nor,
mons in fighting the authority of the
United States for years, because, he
said, they believed that sentiment
would change, and dramatically stat
ed that in these days he had rather
have his flesh hewn from his bones
than to have renowned his religious
tenets. He concluded with all .slo-
duent preparation in which he said
he had never beeu conscious of 1
shameful act, and il he was sent north
he would 60 with head erect and un-
daunted brow.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-01-25
w, A. Lewis Dead

W. A. Lewis, a we'll known cit
izen of this county, died at Ringgold,
Ca, Tuesday night. He left here
10. November to spend the winter in
the south, hoping the climatic change
would prove beneficial to his health,
He has been sadly afflicted with rhsu
matism several years. He was good
man and q good citizen.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-01-25

DR.. w. T. Graves, who was shot
by Druggist Hank several months
ago, lett fer Louisville this morning.
He was accompanied by DR.. @. H.
Brothers. The object of his trip is to
have an operation performed, in
which one of the balls from his leg
will be removed. -Paducah News.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-01-25
Johp Ford, one Of Crit,sudeu conn

John Ford, one of Crittenden coun-
tvs hest farmers, has finished deliver
ing his crop of tobacco at this place.
Mr.. Ford informs us that from Ave
acres he received q yield of 1886
pounds. The tobacco brought him
$50 per acre. MsdiSonville Hustler.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-01-25
The Old Homestead
Female Regulator

IL an excellent remedy for relieving
all forms incident to the diseases Of
women.
We have spared neither money,
time or paiues in fitting mp our drug
store with the best the market sfordS
in everything, and We feel nov that
We are In . position 70 Invite the pub.
lie 70 one Of the nsatsst and best fur
nishsd drug stores In the county, one
that We are proud TO own. and one
that you win have no regrets IN pat,
ronizing. We want your trade and
will promise You fair and honest
treatment. We carry oil the drug
sundries, q complete line OF Ready
Mixed Paints, Lead aud Oil, and 9
large and endless variety OF Wall
Paper.
Call and see us at the New Drug
Store.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-01-25
The School Tax.

Tuesday the trustees of the graded
school held a meeting and levied the
tax for this year. The rate 10 the
same as heretofore-ffty cents adve-
loren and 81, 80.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-01-25
nARoN cRITTENDEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY, JANUARY u.s. 1900

If the chief executive OF the State II
to continue thus rendering the officer
and courts powerless to maintain Or
der at the Capital, anarchy will pre-.
vail here sure enough. These viola
tors of peace are mostly from the
mountains and were brought here To
assist Taylor in holding his Office.
The legislative contest committee
has extended the time to hear testi-
mony, giving each side two additional
days. The committee has shown q
disposition "to go to the bottom" in
this matter, and there has been as lit
tie partisanship in this examination as
there is IN the average court.
One fact is apparent to my mind
and that is in the Louisville frauds,
and there we're plenty of them, the
Republicans played second fiddle; the
L. and N. boilers had charge there
and these gentry with Whallen at the
head were the instigators of the "hon-
est election league" and tricks, devil
ces and capers cut, and the exposing
of them will purify the atmosphere
for brief season any how.
1t can not be stated when q vote on
the contest will be reached, it will be
ten days at least.
The House at Frankfort, after q
lively debate adopted the majority re-
port of the committee recommending
the unseating of Representative Tay-
lor, of Trigg county, and the seating
of Mckinney, contesting Democrat.
The Senate by unanimous vote rati.
fed the report favoring the retention
Of his seat by Embry Allen, of Lex
ington.
Among the bills introduced Tues
day, were an acts increasing the pen
atty for disturbing worship to $50; to
tax dogs for the protection of sheep;
to permit barbsring on Sunday; to
extend the common school term; COM
polling railroads to fence their rights
of way.
Ex-Governor Bradley was angry
this morning on reading in the Louis
viliS CommerciaI the stories that
many men of all parties in West Ken
lucky were preparing to march on
Frankfort.
"My advice is," he said, "for peo-
pie who have no business at Frank
fort to stay away from Frankfort.
By filling up the town before this
hearing is ended they will prevent
fair hearing of the evidence. Any
orderly citizen has a right to come
here and hear the argument in the
contests, but during the taking of tes-
timony no embarrassment OF the
boards by reason of crowded rooms or
Interruptions should be countenan-
ced."
The Louisville Dispatch of Monday
was magnanimous enough to say:
"Ollie James, attorney for the con-
testants, has made big success for
young man, and is doing good work
for his clients in the contest cases.
He is a good examiner of witnesses
and makes a strong speech. His
friends say he is a diamond in the
rough.