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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19
Christmas Ball.

A ball will be given at the opo.
ra house Monday evening, after
the performance of Faust" A
large number of invitations have
been issued. Young people from
Sturgis, Fredonia, and Order are
coming to seq Faust" and will
participate in the Ball A most
delightful time is anticipated.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19
.Tudpe Hobson thinks tho To-

Judge Hobson thinks the lie.
gislature should appropriate funds
sufficient to provide for a fire.
proof vault for the records of Il G
Court of Appeals. The courts
disposition to go back or its re-
cords suggests the filing of its de-
cisions in a straw stack near a
pile Of shavings close to a match
factory.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19
Attention, Subscribers.

On January lst the subscription
books of The Press will be arrang.
ell for the business OF the year
1902. Accounts will he sent 10 all
delinquent subscribers and immo.
diate settlement expected All
subscriptions of two years stand.
ing will he discontinued Call and
settle this week aud vote in the
contest
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19

Marconi has demonstrated, his
ability to send telegraphic messa-
yes across the ocean without the
use of cable or wire. Think of it,
men talking to each other across a
space of 1900 miles, with only the
atmosphere to bear the message.
The honest liquidation of debts
without money or collaterals seems
more reasonable, and, by the way,
would be more appreciable when
coal bills are piling up so high
lust now.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19

1t is announced that the State
Feeble Minded Institute is a fail
ura from a "Medico-pedegogic'
standpoint We didn't know they
had any doctors and teachers con-
fined there before.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19
County Surveyor Dead.

County Surveyor W. u. Eatop,
Livingston county, led at lbs
ONE in tho Pan Handl,, Thur
ny night after brief uness, OF
phoid fever Mr.. Eaton vns sick
~ n few days and many Al his
=, nds in the county did not learn
as i'll until his death W. 70 AN
:, cod. Mr. Eaton was oil ,c'ed
surveyor in 1897.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19
The Navy DEPARTMENT has al.

The Navy Department has al.
roady paid Admiral Sampson the
$4,000 awarded as his portion of
the prize money of the ISantiago
fight, which he was not in; while
the $l69.25 set aside for Admiral
Schley has not yet been paid.
However, it may be that they have
sent Schley up the street to get n
dollar bill busted so as to make
the correct change.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19

A Washington dispatch to a
Louisville paper says that the
United States civil service com.
mission will shortly take a hand
in the matter of the reappoint-
ment of collector Franks. The
commission alleges that it has ties.
timony to show that the collector
has violated the civillservice law.
by taking hand in his party's
primaries. We would: like to see
the color of the Kentuckinn's hair
who, holding Office. does not shake
"the light fantastic toe" whenev-
er a political ball is within reach
of him. The electionary spirit of
this age may terminate one to
flourish in the next century, but
it is a self-evident proposition that
the last century did not prepare
one for this; if itIdid a stray bull
let in one of Daniel Boone bat
ties with the Indians must have
i.i,l him low. If there were such
n man, why ruin his beautiful re-
cord by making him a, collector,
DC even q constable, I'm.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19
DistiIIery to Start.

Mr.. F. 4. Robertson expects to
start his distillery, at this place,
this week. He expects to limit
the output this winter, but antici-
pates long run next season. He
will make the famous brand, "Old
Hickory" whiskey.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19

The executive branch of the
government is GENERALLY in accord
with congress on all vital ques-
tions and vice versa, hence the
claim that congress, and not the
President, must govern the Phil
ippines is merely technical ans
wer to the charge of imperialism.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19

The recent decision Of the Su
preme Court sweeps away the tar
if bars between the United State.
and the Philippines, but congress.
will promptly arrange the matter
10 meet the demands of that class
which prospers by favorable legis.
lation rather than by the old fash
ion biblical sweat. of.the.face plan
By ana by Americans and Ameri-
can capital will own everything
in our island possessions, the ma
tives will become practically serfs,
and then we will have free trade.
and a little band of Louisiana SUI
gar planters will be run over by
the Juggerngut car of Yankee
dom.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19
Very Old Man.

Lewis Fowler, an aged colored
man, died at his home near town
Monday. He was one of the real
old men of the county, his exact
age is not known, but his friends
claim that he was 9S.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19

AS the Government, by its tariff
laws, materially assisted Mr.. Car
negie in amassing his stupendous
fortune, it seems, according to the
fitness, not a bad idea for congress
to assist him in spending it.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19

Congress is to be asked to eX-
tend the thanks of the people TO
Admiral Schley. Why not to
Dewey? He of all men deserves
recognition for his recent broad
sides.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19

Andrew Carnegie proposes to
give $lO,OOO,OOO to the cause of
University extension in the Uni
ted States. He wants congress TO
manage his munifioent gift in the
establishment at Washington of a
University for higher education.
1t is gratifying to have a rich man
like Carnegie disposed to shower
his substantial blessings upon a
grateful country, and we mean no
disparagement when we suggest,
that, if he would construct his
racks nearer the ground more
folks could reach his fodder.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19

OBITUARIES:-Not exceeding 10 lines
will be published free Of charge All
over 10 lines at cents per line.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT 81 90
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19

Boston went Democratic last
week, The old story of doing the
right thing at the wrong time.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19
Deeds Recorded.

Mrs II. Schwab to VIM. Fowler.
lot in Marion $500.
Frances b. Clark to Blue X
Num-, interest in land for $5l6.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19

Agitators in Porto Rico have
been convicted and sentenced to
prison for attempting to raise the
price of labor. They would find
it more profitable and less onerous
to come to the mother country and
join in the general successful scuf-
he to raise the price of all the com
modities that labor must buy
There is not SO much difference in
the character Of the business, but
we look at the thing from = djtfex-
emit standPoinf -
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19
ANNOUNCEMENT.
FOR CONGRESS-.
We are authorized to announce
OLLIE M. JAMES

Il candidate to represent the First Dis
trict Of Kentucky in Congress, subject
to the action of the Democratic party.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19

a.Spring Term Of Ma ion
T., chool will begin Mon day
' NJ, 1902.
- Dol is doing it's ! cst
Lova .es of young poo pie
horo rs word they will iv
u,a '..,. prollment has. b ,sn
dro,;nc 4 known. Big & Ts-
Coma in prospect.
il Won want men aud won on,
,;,, ight kind OF raj
Write or ca
IS, Principal
Tho fourth ac,c.,.,yv.hcsx
tho Shrine Of the Az. -,
goously illuminate , - ..,r
drops, with blue d. ,..,sn
paling into darkns t.dock.d
here aud there Wit vinklipV
stars AT opera houvo,dav
night
STRAYED-From my -. IN
Marion. on Thursday, Dec,,h .
big black Alderney cow,.;,l
crumpled horns. Any inform .,
as 10 her whereabout thankt,
received, or will pay for her
turn. j. w. Owens
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19
Qts lare&%.

K. 9. WALKER, Publisher
WALTER WALKER, Manager.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19
SPRING TERM.

surveyor in 1897.
Evening journal., 1901-03-04
TOOHEY FINED FOR DISORDER
Broke Into the Toilet Room Of tho Bal
timOro anil Ohio Station

Before Judge Cochran at an early
session of court this morning, Patrick
Toohey was fined SO and costs on a
charge OF disorderly conduct
Toohey went into the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad station at Delaware ave-
nue. and DUPONT streets. last evening
and, finding the toilet room locked,
kicked the door open, breaking the
lock He then went to Special Officer
Donovan and informed him OF the cir
cumstanoe 1oohey was at once turned
over 10 the care OF Police Sergeant
Bailey and sent 20 the police station.
The cases of Fred Moore. Fred Reed
and Samuel Morris. assault and bat
terry We're continued until tonight The
case Of Frank Jones. assault and bait
terry, was carried over until to-mor-
row morning.
AT Saturday nights session OF court
Charles Coleman, cOlOred, dlsOrderly
conduct, and John II. Weaver, harbor-
ing an unregistered dog, were fined So
and costs each
Evening journal., 1901-03-04
lRRANGINGl OR THE FAIR
Bicycle Clubs Entertainment Prom
fses 10 be Delightful Social AFFAIR

In Pyle's Cycle Academy commenc-
ing next Monday night and continuing
nightly until Saturday March %. the
Wilmington Bicycle Club VIII conduct
twentieth century fair which prom
ises to be a greater success than any
like undertaking. made by the club.
One of the many features of the fair
will he a guessing contest, the winner
of which wili receive a solid gold
watch. Contestants will be required to
guess at the number Of ballots TO be
deposited in a jar. the guesses to be
made on coupons cut from the columns
OF the Evening Journal. The Evening
Jcurna. win be represented at the
fair and papers TO contain the cou-
pons viii be on sale there at one cent
% ricce. Coupons must be deposited
IN the Jar bc.Tcen the hours of 1880
and 1890 O'Clock.
The academy is now being clabo-
ately decorated and furnished for tho
cl1asion There will be entertain
ment nightly and every other effort
made to make the fair q social as we'll
ag q financial success.
Evening journal., 1901-03-04

(Who resigned the gavel TO Vice President
Roosevelt)
ted States senate chamber, where Vice
President Roosevelt was sworn into Of
fee, the oath being administered by
Senator Frye, president pro TEN. of
the senate. In accepting the gavel
Vice President Roosevelt spoke as fol-
lows:
The vice Presidents Brief Speech.
The history of free government Is In
large part the history Of those repre-
sentative legislative bodies in which,
from the earliest times, free government
has found its loftiest expression. They
must ever hold a peculiar ana exalted
position in the record which tells how
the great nations of the world have en-
deaVOred to achieve and preserve orderly
freedom. No man can render TO, his fell
lows greater service than is rendered by
him who. with fearlessness and honesty,
with sanity and disinterestedness. does
his life work as member Of such body.
Specially is this the case when the leg
islature in which the service is rendered
Is q vital part i'm the governmental ma
chinery Of one OF those world powers to
whose hands, in the course Of the ages,
Is entrusted Leading part In shaping
the destinies Of mankind. For veal or
for woe, for good or evil, this is true OF
our own mighty nation. Great privileges
and great powers are ours. and heavy
are the responsibilities that 10 with these
privileges and these powers. Accordingly
the future be raised or cast down. We
belong to a young nation. already of
giant strength, yet whose present
strength Is but a forecast of the power
thatl is to come We stand supreme in
a continent. I'm "a hemisphere. East and
west we look across The two great oceans
toward the larger world life i'm which.
whether we will or not, we must take
an ever Increasing share. And as. keen
eyed. we grzc into the coming years,
duties. new and ola. rise thick and fast
TO confront uH from within and from
without. There b. every reason why we
should face these duties with O. sober ap-
probation alike of their Importance and
Of their difficulty. But there is also
every reason for facing them with high
hearted resolution and eager and conf
dent faith in our capacity TO DO them
Alright A great work lies ready 10 the
hand of this generation; Il should count
itself happy. indeed. that 20 y is given
the privilege of doing such "a work A
leading part therein must be taken by
this. the august and powerful legislative
body over which Z have been called TO
preside. Most deeply I appreciate the
privilege OF my position: for high, indeed
Is the honor of presiding over tho Ameri-
can senate at the outset of the Twentieth
century.
On stand erected on the east front
of the Capitol President Mckinley took
the oath in the presence OF enthusi-
Evening journal., 1901-03-04
NEUMAN CASE CONTINUED
Absence OF Ma,er.~. Witness Puis
Plantff TO Much Expense

Superior Court was in session one
hour this morning. The case OF Adam
Neuman vs.. the Diamond State Steel
Company. the first one on the special
jury list. was called fer trial, but on
motsOn Of the plaintiffs It was cOntin-
uod until The next term because OF the
absence Of a material witness. Neu-
man sued for $4,000 damages for the
loss OF an eye, which he had destroy
ed by flying iron. He was represented
by Peter l.. Cooper and William S.
Hilles. and the company by Charles M.
Curtis, Andrew c. Gray and IL. ii.
Ward.
The plaintiff was allowed TO amend
his narr, and was required to pay the
costs of this ta-m, exclusive of the ex-
pense Of the special jury.
On application of Walter II. Hayes.
for the defendants. the case OF Charles
T.. Hirons and others vs. the Whining
ton City Railway Company was con-
tinued.
The case Of John Robert Grimes VS..
the P.. w. & B. railroad Is TO be tried
tomorrow. Artemaa and Martin E.
smith represent the plaintiff
Court adjourned until to-morrow
morning.
Evening journal., 1901-03-04
CHIEF MASSEY
RECEIVES LETTER
Chief Constable Of Isle Of
Man Inquiries About
DarlingtOnS

Chief of Polica Massey to-day re-
ceived the following letter from the
chief constable Of the Isle of Man,
asking him to trace the his
tory of the Darlington family, who are
supposed to live near Wilmington:
Chief Constable's Office, isis OF Man,
England.
Douglas Feb 20, 1901
Dear Sir: A gentleman here, one Of
the largeet land IrOpretCrs in this
island. has received two lJ,t-cs ad-
dressed to his la,e father, who died
some months back. The writer's Of
these two lCtters are, or were, connect
cd with your part OF the world. These
letters contain very astonishing infor-
nation of a private nature, which my
friend cannot understand, as he is un-
aware that his late father had any
transactions with the writer's
The first was signed James Thomas
MunyOn, and dated Toronto, Ontario,
Canada, May 90 1899. The second ldt-
ter was signed John Henry Darling
ton. dated Tia Juana, Mexico, March
90 1900. This letter gives as his bro
thcr's Address near Wilmington ,Dsl. "
This is the reason fer my writing tC
You To ask you kindly to try
and trace the DarlingtCls. Ny friend
replied to Munyon's letter to pcctonace
st. GATHERINGS. Ontario as requested
IN his letter but has had no reply
Then he got the second la1teT ficm
Darlington, giving the same informa-
tion as MunyOn, but not referring tC
the latters letter at all. / think the
first step is to try and verify the exist.
ence Cf the DarlingtOns, one Of when
was, during 1900. living near Whining
ton, Del. Should be much obliged /
you can try and find out and trac'
these two Dari.ngtOns. My friend i.
asked to go out or send s>me properl,
accredited agent, but before doing 8,
he naturally wishes to know something
Of his correspondents
Thanking you in anticipation, l an
Yours faithfully.
W. NJ. FREETH. Chief Constable,
Isle of Man, England
Chief Massey has no knowledge q
the parties mentioned, and desires tha
anyone who has any information
should communicate with him.
Evening journal., 1901-03-04
LEGISLATIVE ROUTINE
Dover, March
sENATE-MORNING SESSION.

Dover, March ..
sENATE-MORNING SESSION.
Met at 1855
Absent-Messrs. Blakelv. Clements Far
low, Groves and McFarlin.
Adonted-Joint resolution offered by
Mr.. Slaughter, authorizing the printing
OF 5000 comics OF the general corporation
law amendments.
Read first time and referrcd-House
bills making March ] moving day in
New Castle county outside of Whining
ton; 10 amend the charter Of Milton: an
act fixing the cunning season for ducks;
an act authorizing the governor 10 ap-
point a notary public for Hartley; an act
requiring veterinarians 10 be registered
and pay a license fee 10 the State: an act
TO dispense with the kissing of the Bible
I'm taking an oath; TO punish the giver of
knockout drops. act taxing the shares OF
trust companies. TO pay expenses Of the
burial OF indigcnt soldiers. sailors and
marines; 10 enable the governor 10 APP
point an additional notary public in
Kent county; an act for the protection
of birds and their nests; an act appro-
propriating $4,000 10 Delaware College for
a. new building. act providing a conun-
gent fund of $500 FOR the secre etary OF
State: TO grant State aid 10 the q. A. r.
for Memorial Day expenses; TO allow
school district No 10. New Castle
county. to sell school buildings and land
and erect new schoolhouse; to authorize
(Continued on Sixth Page).
Evening journal., 1901-03-04
wnmlngton chi I'm Tnnidnd

Miss Hannah Miller, daughter of
John Miller, of the Highlands, sailed
from New York recently for Trinidad,
where she is the guest of Mr.. and MIS-.
Harry Archer Mr. Archer, VINO was at
cne time superintendent Of the Will
mingtcn City Railway Company. Is
new engaged in railway work in Trini-
dad Upon Mss Millers return home.
enc month hence. she will bring with
her Mr. and Mrs. Archers children,
who viii attend school here, they hav-
ing advanced in the Trinidad schools
as far as 1t is possible for them.
Miss Miller has written home that
the climate in the Central American
city is ideal.
Evening journal., 1901-03-04
THEY HANDLED FOILS
Tournament or y. NJ. c. A. Fencing
Glass an Appreciated Novelty

The tournament given by the fenc-
ing class Of the Y NJ c. A. on Satur-
day night Cccas.oned much interest.
The only disappointment Of the even
ing was the unavoidable absence Of
Professor Drant, of Philadelphia. who
was to have engaged in a friendly con-
test with Professor DUPONT, OF the as
6oc.ation. J. Danforth Bush sucasde.
Professor Drant.
The opening numbers on the pro-
gram were work by the association
class, which was followed by individ-
ual bouts, scores in which were as fol-
lows; Bush, 8; Glover. 5; Cooper, q:
KINNEY. s. Holt, .; Horn, g. Bush, 9;
Gibbs, z; Megaw, 2; Kenworthy, 5;
Carter. 6; Torney, 2; Sharpe, 8; Mer-
rill. 0; Cloud, 2; Baldwin, g.
w. A. Waite was referee OF the con-
tests. and Physical Instructor Joseph
McEldowney was judge. The best
fencers will be formed into. team
to challenge tne University Of Penn
sylvania fencers fer a contest next
month.
Evening journal., 1901-03-04
FELL INTO TlE SEWER
aarIin Fahey Fishcd Out Of Shiplsy Run
Yesterday Afternoon

That Martin Fahey did not receive a
coat Of tar and feathers" yesterday af-
tsrnOon is not his fault, but is due TO
the fac. that but few feathers are to
he found in Shlpley run sewer, al
though there is tar in abundance.
Martin became intoxicated during
the afternoon and, wandering TO the
foot OF Madison stre-t, fell into Ship
ley run. A small boy who was
in the vicinity noticed the accident.
and informed Cmcers James r. Scott
and Robert McGarvey, who "hshej'
him out. When sent to the police sta
{ en- in the patrol wascn his head and
shoulders ware found ito be covered
with tar Police Captain George Black
and Officer Harry Taylor scrubbed
Fahey Of, and gave him a change oi
clothing. In City Court this morning
Fahey was fined 81 and costs for
drunkenness.
Evening journal., 1901-03-04
WASHINGTON Rush
ABOUT At AN End
Visitors Preparing to Depart
From Nations Capital
Railroads Ready to Return The
inaugural Visitors TO Their
Homes

Over the lines OF the p, w. & b.
and the Baltimore and Ohio railroads
the inaugural rush to the South IS
river, and the problem now confront ng
the railroad officials Is She i1tu-n OF
the crowd from Washington 20 their
respective homes. One special train
and one extra section were the only
extra trains over the r., W. & b. lines
to-day.
over the Baltimore and Ohio line
there were two second section trains
and one special train for Washington.
Wilmington was In q state OF con-
fusion, activity red FIRE, respendont
uniforms ana martial music on Satttr-
day evening. The East Side OF the city
was alive with the militia and its
friends The sheds and platforms
around the French street passenger
depot Of the p, w. & b. railroad wero
packed with a noisy throng until the
train bearing the First Delaware Mi
lltia pulled out for Washington.
While this was going on there were
fully as many persons assembled at
the Delaware avenue station of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad to wit
ness the departure for Washington Of
Governor HUM, his stan and the mem
bers of the General Assembly. The
party left in a special train at SIS
O'Clock. The governors staff was in IA
tigus uniform on the train, but don
ned full dress upon arrival in Wash
ington.
Among those who went TO Wash
ington were City Solicitor Conrad and
Sheriff Mcdaniel Several members OF
lClty Council went Milk Inspector Nc
Evilly accompanied the Legislative
party. and wore large badge bearing
the word Delaware"
To the tune OF Onward Christian
Soldiers played by the Philharmonic
/, Band. the Young Mems Republican
/ Club marched TO the Delaware avenue
b. q o. railroad station yesterday
morning, where they boarded q special
, train for Washington to participate in
: the inaugural ceremonies. There were
, about sixty-ave members Of the club
E in the procession, and the band con-
r sisted Of thlrty-hve pieces. The dele
: gation marched from The clubhouse e
! the station. headed by the band. They
{ wore uniforms consisting OF dark over.
coats, light Fedora hats, gloves and
badges, and carried canes.
Evening journal., 1901-03-04
SAY WOMAN WAS KILLED
FOR LIFE INSURANCE

Birmingham, Ala, March 4-ron
days ago Mrs. Charles a. Foote wife
OF prominent contractor at Bessemer,
was found dead In the kitchen of her
home with her head almost severed.
A bloody table knife lay under her
body and there were evidences of a
terrible struggle The theory Of sui
eide was advanced by some and Of
murder by others. The coroner's Jury
began an investigation, and on Satur-
day last Charles a. ToOte. the hus-
band. was arrested as an accessory to
the murder Of Mrs. Foote Arthur
Foote, aged IS years, a son OF the wo-
man, IS in jail az Atlanta charged with
being the principal In the crime. The
woman's life was insured for $4,000.
The elder Foote denies the crime.
Evening journal., 1901-03-04
Came u Long Distance

Chester Times, Dec. 10, 1900.
The Fidelity Medical Institute OF
Wilmington, Del, advertised the r new
rupture cure i'm the Times Isaac
Turner received the paper i'm his home
at Hume, Edgar county. H.. read the
advertisement came on to Wilmington,
took the treatment and is now going
back home perfectly cured. Mr.. Tur-
nr, although IS years of age, is in fine
health, and delighted that ne was able
to find this cure through reading the
ed. in the Chester Times.
Evening journal., 1901-03-04
Wn Cnnllnne snrrlons

Members Of the Salvation Army Will
continue the midwintor camp at Sal
walton Army Hail. No. 800 Shlpley
street, for one week longer, commenc-
ing tomorrow night. The especial fea-
ture will be the singing brigade Of Ad-
iutant Kemp, consisting of the shcpe
Jones sisters. Ensigns L aud X, and
Lieutenant Hcnck. The Jones sisters
arc highly talented musicians. They
are descendants Of a high caste Indian
family, and their sweet singing has at
tracted much attention In various
countries.