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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-11-21
THANKSGIVING.
A Proclamation by the PRESIDED
Of the United States.

The season is nigh when, accot
ding to the time hallowed GUSTAV
o: our people the President APP
p ,ints a day as the especial occa-
on for praise and Thanksgiving
/, God.
This Thanksgiving finds the
p,ople still bowed with sorrow for
the death of a great and good Pre-
lent. We mourn President Nc
Kinley because we loved and hon.
ored him, and the manner of his
dsath should awaken in the breasts
Of our people a keen anxiety for
the country, and at the same time
a resoluts purpose not to be driv-
en- by any calamity from the path
{ strong, orderly, popular liberty,
which as a nation we have thus
far safely trod.
Yet, in spite OF this great disss-
cor it is nevertheless ,trus that no
people on earth have such great
cause for thanksgiving as We have
The past year particularly has
been one of peace and plenty; we
have prospared in things material
and have been able to work our
own uplifting in things in'ellectu-
al and spiritual. Let as remember
that, as much as has been given
US, much will be expected OF us,
and that true homage comes from
the heart az we'll as from tho lips, ,
and shows itself in deeds. We
can best prove our thankfulness
to the Almighty by tho way in
which on this earth ard in this
time each OF Us does his duty 10 I
his fellow man. b
Now therefore l, Theodore .
Roosevelt, President of the United
States, do hereby designate as. a
day of general Thanksgiving Thurs
day, the 2Sth of this present No
vember, and do rscommend that
throughout the land the people !
cease from their wontsd occupa- I
tions and at their several homes
and places Of worship roverently |
thank the giver of ell COOL for the
countless blessings Of our national
life.
In witness whereof / lave here.
unto set my hand and caused the
seal of the United States to be af-
fixed. al
Done in the city of Washing
ton this, the second duy Of No
in the year of our Lord
one thousand, nine hundred and
one, and of the independence Of
the United States one hundred and |
twenty-sixth.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
By the President:
JOHN Hay, Secretary of State.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-11-21

A never failing cure for cuts,
burns, scalds, ulcers, wounds and
sores is DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. A most soothing and heal
ing remedy for all skin affections.
Accept only the genuine. r. f.
Haynes.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-11-21
Farm for Sale.

We have for sale farm of 223
acres creek bottom land part of it
well timbered, about q miles of
Repton, on the |. G. railroad and
four miles from Mnrion. Mr. Abe
Baker will show the land to per-
sons interested.
Blue d Num-,
Agts for Walking, Carrithsrs a.
Co
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-11-21

Brings attractiveness to listless,
unlovable girls, making them hand
some, manageable women. That
is what Rocky Mountain Tea will
do. Boo. Ask your druggist.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-11-21

When you feel life hardly worth liv-
ing take dose Of Chamberlain 8 Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets. They will clepse
your stomach, tone your liver and regu-
late your bowels, making you feel like
new man. At Woods Il Co.'S.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-11-21

Buying on the ,instalment plan
means paying dollar down and
dollar per month for the rest of
your natural life.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-11-21

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver TIA
lets cure biliousness, constipation and
headache. They are easy to take and
Pleasant in effect At Woods Il Co.'S.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-11-21
Ties Wanted.

Wanted to buy 100000 railroad
ties. May delivery. Box 800 Oma.
ha, Nsb. 2w
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-11-21

Let me write the checks of the
country aud | care not who writes
the songs.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-11-21

A congressman says a constitu-
ent is a man who expects you to
get him job.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-11-21
Town Lots for Sale.

/ have a number of choice bull
ding lots in Marion for sale.
Charles Evans.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-11-21

When a man is sick he has it in
for all the neighbors who do not
come TO see him.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-11-21

a, Ihave a cottage house with four
rooms and hall, in desirable sec
ton of tho town for sale. Large
lot and good improvements.
j. w. Blue, Jr.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21
IN RUNAWAY CAR
ON Pixies PEAK.
Thrilling Experience of Post Office
Auditor Fox of st. Louis and
His Wife.

A special dispatch to The Republic from
Denver. Colo. states that E. p. Fox, Au-
ditor Of Post Office Stations in st. Louis,
Mrs. Fox had a nerve-shattering expert
ence on board a car of the Pixies Peak
Railway which became ~uncoupled while as
cending the mountain on Sunday, and raced
down Around the cliffs and precipices at a
terrific speed.
The car was crowded. and all escaped in
jury saved one man, who leaped through a
window in his excitement.
Describing the accident to a Republic
correspondent at Denver. Mr.. Fox said:
1T was a very high grade. and We were
looking out at the windows. when sud-
denly we saw the engine shoot ahead Of US.
A pin had slipped. The conductor rushed
for the brake. The car seemed to be going
like the wind. We gazed out of the win
dow. dumb with horror. Down., down,
around rocks and precipices, dashed the
car. still holding the rails. / expected mo-
mentarily to be dashed to atoms. I'm not a
coward. I merely thought of what was go
ing to happen. My wife clutched my arm
and I glanced at the other passengers.
Never will 1 forget that scene. Every
face was as white as paper. One man
trembling with fright jumped through a
window of the car. The rest of us hest
lakeland then there came the jar-the
engine and cars had collided. We held our
breath. prepared for our fate and the next
minute we all took a deep breath of fresh
air just to make sure we were still alive.
The brake had righted itself partially and
the car stopped; The My person hurt
Mr.. Fox is visiting his son-in-law. George
Ellsworth. ticket agent at the Union De-
pot for the Pullman company at Denver.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21
MRS. WEISS'S CUP OF SORROW,
Three Deaths in Her Family in
Three Months.

William Weiss is the name Of the man
VINO was FOUND floating down the river
Sunday night near Cliff Cave. south of JEFF
ferson Barracks. The body. which was in
exnumed yesterday. and identified by the
mans wife. Mrs Annie Weiss, who lives at
No: !&al South Second street.
weiss left his home at noon Saturday,
and when he did not return that night his
Mwalne rsporteo MS disappearance to the po-
appearance. as she could not assign any
cause Tor his peculiar action.
sunday morning a hat was found on the
river bank at the foot Of Stein street and
,aken 70 the Carondelet Police Station.
Alrs. Weiss identified the hat as the one
worn by her husband when he left home
Mnen the body OF the unidentified man
was FOUND Monday night at the foot of
Catalan street. Mrs. Weiss hurried to the
morgue; thinking 1t might be her husband.
FROM the description Of the body found she
said II was not her husband.
while at the moreue Mrs. Weiss was In
formed by Assistant Superintendent era
nam that an unidentified man had been
round In st. Louis County and from the
description given she was almost positive
yesterday morning. and was Informed that
the body had been buried. At her REQUEST
II was exhumed and Identified. The body
VIII De removed to a cemetery in ST. Louis.
MIS-. Weiss has endured her share of sor-
row In the last three months. Her mother
died in May. and shortly after She was
buried. her sister. Mrs. Mathilda Stull, died.
Three days later Thomas Stull, IA years old.
a nephew, lost his mind. Scarcely had she
recovered from her bereavement when her
h% Wei,s disaR p Jared and and was crowned.
ployed as a private Waterman, but owing
to i'll health had not worked for several
months.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21
HOUSE PASSES
IMPROVEMENT BILLS.
Fender Ordinance Bill Still Pigeon.
hOled - Smoke Abatement
Measure Signed.

The House Of Delegates passed several
public Improvement bills last night. Many
bills. however. are still In
pigeonholes. notably the ender bill. which
Chairman Howard of the on
Railroads promised to report favorably last
night.
The smoke abatement bill was signed
by Vice President Boyce Of the City Coun-
Gil and Speaker Cronin of the House Of
Delegates. The following bills were pa ssed:
Appropriating 5000 for completion of the
Waterworks electric light and power plant;
providing for renovation Of the new home
OF Engine Company. No. 6. appropriating
money to pay damages incurred in the
opening of Euclid avenue. between st.
Louis avenue and Natural Bridge road. and
81. Louis avenue between Euclid and Belt
avenues.
The bill creating the office of Assistant
superintendent OF the Insane Asylum bobbed
ny. clerk Judge read IT and Speaker Cronin
both houses. but mysteriously disappeared
IN the House prior to the last meeting. The
OH arproprlating $2J6 for the relief of Doc
.or w. l. Wichman. whose buggy was de-
ihoiished oy a hose reel. was killed.
AItnoush the House Is holding up impor-
tsht pilIs. Delegate Kelly visited the Coun-
eli chamber yesterday afternoon and asked
MI. AiarkhaE to rush through the bill APP
propr1ating 2s.OW for reconstruction of the
Cnouteau avenue viaduct over the Frisco
tracks Councilmen who overheard Mr..
Neiiys conversation expressed surprise that
MI. Kelly was not displaying as much in
tefest In 6ills that are being delayed in the
house. street Commissioner Varrelmann Is
anxious TO have this bill passed" said Mr..
Kelly. We'll. II you can pass IT, we cam"
Mr. Markham replied.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21
DR.. KNAPP WILL
Be lEPER'S NURSE,
Will Be Separated From His Fam.
lily, but His Wife IL Sat
isfied.

Doctor Louis Knapp Of ii2S Virginia ave-
nue. entered yesterday upon his duties as
keeper Of the lepe.. Dong Gong. who was
taken In custody by the health officials sew
eral weeks ago. The physician voluntarily
left wife and family to become an exile for
the sake Of science. and Is now isolated
with his patient. at the old City Hall. He
possesses a private practice and reiin-
quished a lucrative position as physician for
a large lumber company Of Arkansas to be-
come Dong Gong's custodian.
His wife Is reconciled to his forfeit;ng his
freedom for years to come. and possibly his
life. because she believes he knows best
what he Is undertaking.. She did not know
until yesterday evening. when he had been
some hours at his post. that he had actually
accepted the position OF nurse, and al
though II shocked her. IL was not q real
surprise.
Doctor Knapp had prepared her and his
four children for the separation by telling
them MOnday morning that he intended
making application for the ONCE of keeper
to Dong Gong. He babe them farewell yes
evening. Mrs. Knapp made several calls
In the afternoon and learned while re-
turning home that her husband had as
sumed charge of the leprous Oriental and
was exiled from home. for a time, at least.
She takes a very conservative view Of the
matter. Her husband. she says. has been
since this case was made public has probed
deeply into the subject. He decided to be-
come the keeper Of the afflicted Celestial.
II possible. She did not oppose him, and
they studied the disease together.
Il believed that my husband knew best
what he was doing" she said last night.
He told US yesterday morning that he in
tended making application for the position,
and for the above reason / did not oppose
him. He is a deep student, a graduate Of
of Anr Arbor and also of a med
ical college Of Detroit. He practiced medi-
cine and was a chemist and prescription
druggist there for twelve years with a good
but removed to ST. Louis.
He has been the physician for a lumber
concern at MOsher. Ark. and we were pre-
pairing to go there when this matter came
and Doctor Knapp decided to assume
charge Of the case IL possible. I do not be- |
lieve that the danger of contagion Is great. |
time to time |
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21
SEIBERT HAS SALOON
KEEPERS ON TRIAL.
One Case Dismissed, One Taken
Under Amusement and Three
Are Continued.

Excise COMMISSIONS Seibert resumed in.
quiries yesterday morning into reported i'll
fractions OF his early-morning closing law
by saloonkeepers. One case was dismissed
one was taken under adyisemert and thr,e
were continued to enable the dealers 10
bring witnesses.
i"e case against Ryan & McGiIlicuddy.
whose place is at No. COL franklin avenue.
was dismissed. Sergeant HouiIhan and a
pattoiman reported that the saloon had
been open after O'Clock In the morning ON
August IL. Sergeant Houlihan said he had
reported the alleged violation because the
Side door was open on the night In question.
He said he had never seen drinks sold over
the bar.
The Pickwickian Club. chartered by men,
bers OF the firm and their friends. is in
the basement. The side door leads to the
cluoroom. Sergeant Houlihan said he was
not aware. until several days ago. that
there was a club there. John McGillicuddy
took the stand and said he had not dis
obeyed the law. Deputy Sheriff Dumont
and other witnesses confirmed his evidence.
Commissioner Seibert decided that the
evidence was insufficient. and he dismissed
the case. Richard Kissane Of No. 400
Franklin avenue was reported as having
twice sold drinks after l a. m. Officer
Ahern excused Kissane. saying hat he did
not think the dealer intended to violate the
law. The Commissioner deferred his deci-
sion.
In his report Captain BOYD stated that
the saloon of Vincent Bernero. northwest
corner of Eleventh street and Lucas avenue.
had been frequented by Objectionable per-
sons. Detective O'Connel took the stand
yesterday and said he knew nothing about
the place. except from hearsay.. He had
heard that confidence men go there. Ser
geant Houlihan said he knew nothing about
the place. The case was continued.
The case against William Alschla ger, No.
1901 Market street. was continued. Louis
OF No. 900 Market street. said he
had been robbed there. judge Fisse. who
to be near at the time. corroborated
statement. The policeman on the
beat testified that the saloon has been or |
derry so far az he knew. The case OF
A. Valentine. No. 132S Pine street.
was postponed for one week.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21
TEXAS ~G0VERN0RSHIP.
Several Candidates Announced,
With More in Prospect.

REPUBLIC PECIA
Dallas. Tex. Aug. 0.-Political circles IN
Dallas. and. for that matter. all over Texas
were keenly excited to-day by the official
announcement Of CONGRESSMAN Lanham
that he Will be q candidate for the Demo
cratic nomination for Governor next year.
Congressman Lanham sent word BY wire
from .WeAtherford to numerous friends In
sion.
Last week former State Attorney Cen
eral M M. Crane Of Dallas. in a letter to
2 friend In Hillsboro, announced his inten-
ton to run for the Democratic nomination
for Governor. This set the ball to rolling
ana all the candidates are expected to hur-
" with their announcements now to get in
on the ground floor before the voters line
up for next springs primaries.
The candidates who Aare expected to be
In the race. in addition to Lanham and
Crane. are: James B. Wells of Brownsville.
chairman Of the State Democratic Commit
Tee: Tom NJ. Campbell Of Palestine. al
ready Informally announced, and having
the friendship Of former Governor Hogg;
the present State Attorney General. and
former Congressman, Charles X. Bell Of
Fort Worth: R. e. Prince. Speaker OF the
State House Of Representatives. Of Corsi-
cana. and J. W. Blake. q national banker
of sherm man and former chairman Of the
State Democratic Committee. The indica-
tons point to the hottest campaign since
the HogR-Clark fight OF 1892.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21
FASTENED THEIR NUPTIALS.
j. T. r. McKain and Miss Sophia
Tenner to Wed To-Day.

Although their wedding had been an
nounced for the latter part OF this week
John Thomas Riley McKain, superintendent
Of the Prudential Life Insurance Company
at Belleville. ard Miss Sophia Caroleen Ten
ner. the handsome daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Tenner OF No. BIS North High
street. Belleville, decided yesterday after
noon to get married and tourneyed to st.
Louis for that purpose.
MI. McKain and his bride elect surprised
MARRIAGE License Clerk F1lley yesterday
afternoon. NJ. McKain ave his name as
John T. McKain. ..Oh. give him your full
name, john" the lady said. Clerk Filley
wrote o Thomas McKain. Give your
family name. too. John" she said. ''Oh.
that's enough" he answered. Miss Tenner
insisted. however. and Mr.. Filey reached
for another license and wrote John Thomas
Riley McKain.
Friends Of the Young couple in Bellevilie
were greatly surprised when told they were
TO wed There were no objections to the
match. but Mr.. and Mrs. Tenner said they
would prefer to have the wedding take
place at home. The will take
place this morning in st. Mary's Church,
Third and Gratiot streets, this city.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21

ence, / used for the first time IN ysars my
native language on the stage. ! am looking
f fSry Viii. e asS Y i 6 tn %' di paSasci %aa.s or 'a III
Kemper and Mr. James that I am staying
! coast Of Maine. I have brought over =
wardrobe for my season. which alsS wiz in.
clude a. elaborate revival Of The Machane
..The afection with which I was received
in my native country has been a veritabls
tonic. AT Crakow, after the performances
l was presented with a wreath Of gold. the
the people drew me home
Held Unrufned by Casino Affair.
Miss Anna Held. who was Doecminsiy
looked very happy to be back again. after
a busy summer at the dressmakers and
also taking Lessons IN ~, ,Soic s,I psScSS1aon.
that her Casino Engagement was IN
jeopardy. Mr.. Fischer having stated hat he
intended to remain there With ~-Florodor,"
Regarding this. Mr. F1orenz Alegfeio her
husband and manager. said that It did not
Il have a contract with Mr.. Erlanser Of
Messrs. Klaw & Erlanger." he said, and.
while 1 do not know what Mr.. Fisher IS
ment' 1 do know that NJ. Eriansers word
is as good as any other mans bond Ny
contract was to open September 80. and by
cable AIR. Erianger acceded to a request
OF mine to postpone the opening of The
Little Duchess to October IA. in order that
Miss Held might have some much-needed
rest. / shall certainly 20 into the Casino
at the agreed-upon date"
"Nessrs. Klaw Il Granger have done all
the booking for the Casino for US" satd
Mr.. II. b. Sire tonight. land whatever
contracts they have made with Mr.. Zieg-
field we will. Of course. stand BY. Person
ally I know nothing about the matter"
Messrs. Liebler & Co. have decided to
Mr.. Charles Henry Meltzers new play.
The First Duchess of Marlborough" In
which Mrs. Sarah Coweu LeMoyne VIII
open her season. The play deals with In
cidents prior to, during and after tho
rupture between the Duchess and Queen
Anne. Mr.. Meltxer has drawn copfously
from the history Of the time. and many
historical characters figure In the play.
Miss Blanche Walsh also is ready with .
new PLAY. II is Miss eanette L. elders
dramatization Of Mr.. Crockett's novel.
Joan of the Sword Hand" Miss Walsh's
tour begins in Detroit on September l6
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21
Maud Adams, Mime. MOdjeska,
Anna Held and Heinrich Con
ried Arrive in New York.
ALL DELIGHTED WITH TRIPS.
Leading Lights in the Mimic World
Discuss Their New Plays and
Plans for the Coming
Season.


SPECIAL.
New York. Aug. 0.-There was a batcf
Of theatrical arrivals on the Kaiser VIII
helm der Crosse to-day. chief among which
were Miss Maude Adams. Nine. Modteska
Miss Anna Held and Mr.. Heinrich Conried
As Miss Adams stepped from the steamer
she was a perfect picture Of health and
good suirits.
I've been resting all the time I was
abroad" said she. Practically. I spent my
entire summer in the little town of Tours.
France-a charming place for rest.
Maude New Play.
In London l was only two days. and dur
ing that time l was not inside of a theater.
But I had opportunity of seeing Mr.. Bar
RE. who was working at his new play.
Quality Street. In which l am TO appear
this season. We talked matters over. and
during my stay in Tours I received the
manuscript from Mr.. Frohman. I have not.
however. taken 1t up for study. You see. I
really was resting. and now I'm leaving
Tor the mountains, where l shall study the
role ard get ready for rehearsals.
Il also heard from Mr.. Frohman While I
was at Tours that during the run OF Nr.
Barrie s play i would appear in some special
performance Of AS You Like IT and give a
possibly appearing with Mime. Bernhardt in
Romeo and Juliet which I would consider
a great honor. / have had a fine rest and
almost fretting TO begin my seasons
work"
Poland Delighted Modjeska.
Mime. Modjeska went to the Holland
House. where she Is stopping prior to leav-
for one of the resorts on the coast of
Maine. She will return to New York OF
September S to begin rehearsals with Mr..
Louis James in Henry VIII" opening In
on September 90 She was in
capital spirits and expressed herself as de-
lighted with her summer In Poland.
Spoke Her Native
lust think" she said; in Lemberg, where
played for charity to an enormous audi
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21

6EI CbLtC StE1AL
New York, Aug. 0.-Among the arrivals
at the hotels here to-day were the following:
90. LonisTJ. Ramsey. yr., Mrs. r. Al
ktnson. r. l. Atkinson, w. s. Gemp aud
Mrs Comp Miss Comp. Mrs. Kouta, Hol-
land: w. Forman and Mrs. Forman. G.
". Hellmuth. F. E. Newberry. E Richards,
r. c: Kerens. c. P. Stanley and Mrs. Stan.
Ley. Miss Stanley. g. Stanley. E. ". Brooks.
T. ". Mute. Waldorf: c. p. Ellerbe. Miss
7. NJ; Kilburn.. HOFFMAN: c. D. Compel, A.
Nan Wormer; Aston; r. A.; Mills. J. E. Pill
wechei and Mrs. Wechel. Grand Union; Z.
H~attensauer. G.. 8. Holloway. Burlington:
w, f. Boite and Mrs. Bolte. L. G~elzhueeen
and Mrs -Gelzhuesen. Cosmopolitan; Miss
J; Baum. Miss B. Gratot. Continental; A.
n. Lewis. Fifth Avenue; A. Thayer. MARI
borough: ]. T. Picketts and Mrs. Picketts.
Broadway Central; B. c. Sanford. Ashland;
IF. Lynn and Mrs: Lynn. Imperial; A. c.
Murray and Mrs. Murray. Raleigh; e. NJ.
Read. Manhattan: G. Strobe and Mrs.
STROBE. Gilsey: A L Potter. Herald Square;
J. JIG. Walker. vendome; l. Gardner.
broadway Central: 7. W. Garland, Gerard:
L. A. Hardy and Mrs. Hardy. Navarro.