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The Somerset reporter., 1901-12-12
For Over Fifty Years.

MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has bee.
used for over fifty years by millions of mother s
success It soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie and is the best
remedy for diarrhoea. H. will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by druggists
In every part of the world Twenty-Five cents
bottle Be sure and ask for MRS, Winslow's
Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind.
Mr.. Goodmsn-Yonr little playmate seems
sad. willie-Yes sir. He had ter stay home
from school yistidy- The ideal And he's sad
on that account No, sir, it's because he had
ter come back ter school today
The Somerset reporter., 1901-12-12

County Commissioners:
ALoNzo SMITH, Comvile, Post Office Revere
JoHN METcALF New Portland.
MILTON l.. MERRILL ST. Adams
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19
new COUNTY OFFICIALS
Take Oath OF Office Wednesday,
January LIST.

The newly elected county off,
GERS will assume their duties on
January LIST.
j. Watts Lamb will succeed
John T. Pickens as Sheriff.
Aaron Towery will succeed j. q
Rochester as County Judge.
County Attorney Kevil will re-
tire and Carl Henderson assume
the duties Of this office.
County Clerk Dave Woods will
be succeeded by Ed. Weldon.
Miss Nina Wheeler, Supt. of
is succeeded by John b.
Paris.
VIM. 7. Belt is the new Asses
sor; j. +. Canada retires.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19
Dempsey Stallion Bea

Mr.. Dempsey b. Stallion, !, :
tho oldest and best known ~
zens of the Hurricane neigh, h,
hood, died at his home Sumo n
night, after an illness OF man
weeks, The burial took place a
Hurricane church cemetery Tues.
day. Mr.. Stallion was in his sew
onty-fifth year. Ho was n mar
highly respected by all acquaint
ances, and loved by a large circle
of friends and relatives. and his
name will long be cherished 10y
tho people of his vicinity lie
leaves two daughters and three
sons.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19
No Press Next Week.

The Press staff always takes a
rest Christmas week. No paper
will be issued next week. This
edition completes the years work.
1t has been the object of the man
agement to make the paper better
this year than ever before; as TO
whether we have succeeded we
can not say. Our readers are the
judges. TO our subscribers we
extend our best wishes for n hap
by Christmas and joyous Now
Year. The PRESS will again greet
you on Jan. Bird, 1902
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19

Marconi has demonstrated, his
ability to send Geographic MESA
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 appreciate when
coal bills are piling up so high
Just now.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19

President Roosevelt is evident.
ly taking lessons in Kentucky po-
litical history. In addition to OK.
governor Bradley's exposition of
things that have been, former
State Senator Linney is airing the
former charges against DR. Hunter
with the President as a supposed
auditor. Linney is fighting the
reappointment of Hunter as Min
lister to Guatemala. Hunter g
pledge to the two Populist mem
bers of the Legislature of 80 to
vote for free silver, if he were cleo
ted United States Senator, is
brought up. The Republicans
who stood for free silver in so and
the Democrats who stood against
it, will occasionally run up against
"the real thing"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19

With Dewey for him, Schley
need not worry about the doings
and sayings of the other two men,
bers of the court. The judgment
of the hero of Manila is worth
more than the decision of a humid
red men who never .smelt the enc.
my's powder, nor heard the zip"
of his balls. If anything were
lacking before, the announced
opinion of Dewey inseparably
links the names of the two great
Admirals together, and wherever
the story of George :Dewey's bril-
liant Manila victory is told the
glorious fight of Schley at Santa
go will be cheered. The evidence
drawn out by the court of inquiry
is the background that macs thick
picture of the brave Admiral stand
out the more prominent.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19
0eboe Endorses Bebout.

Senator Doboc has endorsed l..
l. Bebout as postmaster at Padu-
cab, to succeed +. NJ. Fisher.
whose term will soon he out. The
fight for this office four years ago
lasted lasted for months, and it is
expected it will likely last ns long
this time. Tho applicants are un-
derstood TO be Bebout and Fisher,
and each are said to have strong
backing.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19
Christmas Ball.

A ball will be given at the opc.
ra house Monday evening, after
the performance of Faust" a
large number of invitations have
been issued. Young people from
Sturgis, Fredonia, and Crider are
coming to sec Faust" and will
participate in the Ball A most
delightful time is anticipated.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19
The Navy Department ha, 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
Attention, Subscribers.

On January lst the subscription
books of The Press will be nrrang.
ed for the business Of the year
1902. Accounts will be sent to all
delinquent subscribers and immo-
diate settlement expected All
subscriptions Of two years stand
ing will be discontinued. Call and
settle this week aud vote IN tho
contest.
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

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 tes-
timony to show that the collector
has violated the civil service law.
by taking a 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 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 bul.
let in one of Daniel Boone bat
ties with the Indians must have
lid him low. If there were such
n man, why ruin his beautiful re-
cord by making him a, collector,
or even a constable,A I'm
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 States
and the Philippines, but congress
will promptly arrange the matter
TO 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 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

Judge Hobson thinks the Lee
gislature should appropriate funds
sufficient to provide for a fire.
proof vault for the records of Il Q
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 n
pile Of shavings close to a match
factory.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19
Insurance Rates Raised.

The Board of Insurance Under
writer's for Tennessee and Ken
lucky have raised the insurance
rate for Marion. The rate on all
residences and business houses is
now about 20 per cent. higher
than heretofore. No reason for
making the raise was given.
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 bad idea for congress
to assist him in spending it.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19
DistiIlery to Start.

Mr.. F. Z. 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
County SuryeYtT Dead.

County Surveyor w. II. Eaton,
I Livingston county, o'i~l at liis
ONE in the Pan Handl,, Thur
ny night after brief i uness, OF
phoid fever, Mr.. Eaton wns sick
y n few days and many al his
nds in the county did not learn
as i'll until his death W. 10 AN
-'od. Mr. Eaton was oil ,cted
Nv surveyor in 1897.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19

1t is announced that the State
Feeble Minded Institute is fail
ure from a "Medico-pedegogi
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

We like Mr. Bryan and his Com
moner, but these cold waves that
are being tossed over from his
State are not fit for free silverite
to associate with.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19

President Roosevelt is breaking
the political bronchos with as lit
tie evident inconvenience as he
experienced with the quadrupeds
of the West.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19

The daily average attendance at
the grub pile" in the Frankfort
penitentiary this year was 1885.
During the year Gov. Beckham
granted only 81 pardons. Gov.
Blackburn beat this every month.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19

Senators Tillman and McLau-
rem, of South Carolina, continue
ia challenge each other to a re-
signing contest, but somehow
they do not get together in this
fatal duel.
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 tc
give 100000 to the cause Of
University extension in the Uni.
ted States. He wants congress TO
manage his munificent 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
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
Write or cal.
CHAs l

Tho fourth act p.r.rrv.hcSx
'"' ',''''V " '"s ,in-the Cos
geously illuminate, .o,,,, .,.,
"'Vp'' VIZ" '' 'of heaven
paling into darkns h.dscL.d
''''0 "',u '0'o Ayinkling
night.
STRAYED-From my -. n
Marion, on Thursday, Dec.,h .
big black Alderney COW, i'm
crumpled horns. Any inform an
as TO her whereabout thankk
received. or will pay for her
turn. j. w. Owens.
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
SPRING TERM.

aSpring Term of Ma ion
To-. ., ehool will begin Mon day
- ool is doing its | est
roya .. es of young peo pIs
horo ~, ~ word they will IN
% nero Ilnrollment has. b ,.n
.Jn v 1000 ~. known. Big 3 n-
IL van wart men aud won on,
ming
Write or cal.
CHAs 4 p-.,..I
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 md
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 a djdex-
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19
ANNOUNCEMENT.
FOR CONGRESS.
OLLIE NJ. JAMES
We are authorized to announce

IA 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
Tbs 1are&#.

f. G. WALKER, Publisher
WALTER WALKER, Manager
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-12-19
(. Is \ MORAL LESSON
}CT,,r-; THAN A SERMON
To r-.rOIT FREE PRESS

~tc -.e'ar.1e O. c.c;h,'s masterpiece
..." 1t Nc MHl,v opera House,
t..l.u.l. .....p..r a.j e.cning by Porter
.,I.. 81 ,.u..,... vas credit 20 the
... poo .u. ,.r.., ro1r-,t'd with the play.
..l... s. D.s .u, 90 Il Faust Is TO be
"la!.. fr Ir ifrl,,'u 4 feast. but the
3........ ..-~ oo 'rdl d.bt OF gratitude TO
PORTO, a. afc and his associates for an
'lrr,-t .uI ~ H.,ay enierioy 81 the play, and
.cs.,.ra'c ,rd attractive scenic embel.
-..t with ,silh Mr.. White has enhanced
Lis J. 4uciioa.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12

the last scene justified the selection. AS The
Sentimentalist" it is badly named: and. while
there is much merit in it here and there, 1t is
not a we'll balanced play. and lacks unity of
purpose, reasonableness and consistency. 1t
supplies Mr.. Lewis Waller with a good part.
and it is we'll acted by Mr. Frohman's strong
company.
Mr. Clyde Fitchs play. THE Last Of the
Dandies" at Her Majestys Theatre has been
staged, mounted and costumed with lavish ex-
penditure. and the acting of Mr.. Tree is en-
Iivened and enriched with every resource OF
ingenious byplay What it lacks is consistent
and interesting story. 1t opens well and closes
admirably. but the intermediate acts are dull
in dialogue and incident 1t may have some
thing more than success of curiosity, for MI
Trees impersonation Of Count DOrsay is most
carefully thought out in detail, and his acting
in the last scene, where the dandy. enfeeDieo
with disease, dresses with oldtime care for the
French Emperor and meets death like a gen
tleman" Is faultless The gambling scene at
Crockford's is also enacted with fine energy and
spirit. and Lady Blessington's reception at Gore
House. with the costumes and literary figures
of the early Victorian period pques curiosity
and is full of interest for women There are
too many clothespegs and injustice is done to
the character of Count DOrsay. who was a
capable artist and q man OF wit and resource.
as well as a dandy and a gambler The critics
are agreed that a play correctly mirroring the
manners of the early Victorian period and the
recreations Of Gore House would have been
intensely interesting; but they complain that
Mr. Fitch has not understood his subject Play
goers however frequent the theatre for enter
tainment rather than historical information,
and they may find what they want at Her
Maiesty's with an abundance Of fine clothes
for both scxes and more than a little OF MI
Trees ingenuity In the invention Of byplay and
Of his skill in stage management.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
TWO HEADS WORSE THAN ONE.
THE TROUBLE WHICH THE NEW SNAKE
AT THE GEOLOGICAL PARK HAS TO
PRESERVE THE BALANCE
OF POWEl

An account printed in these columns yester-
day of the two headed snake which has recently
been placed In the Geological Park Herewith a
picture of him Is presented TO convince the authors
of the thousands of letters which were received at
this office yesterday saying that the writers didn
believe it II they don't believe 1t now all they
have to do Is to go to the park and see the snake
themselves and they had better be quick about 1t.
because he is expected to die and unless they ar
rive while ne still squirms. such sceptcs Will say
that he is only a manufactured and stuffed skim
He consented to lean gracefully on a nail for
moment to be photographed for The Tribune.
It is only the opinion of the keeper that the snake
will die To the jungle department of this paper
which has had a large experience of snakes. with
all numbers of heads. the danger does not seem
imminent The keeper says that when food is
offered to the reptile head fights the other, and
each tries bite its rival The writer has not seen
the snake fed, but the necks do not look long
enough TO allow the heads TO bite each other.
Then again. the snake is not poisonous. but. OF
course, the snake does not know that It does not
seem as If the fight ought to prevent either head
getting anything. II either managed to swallow
food IL would probably be just as nourishlng as II
both had done So though. OF course, one throat
might be left feeling hungry.
Will probably prove the snakes sdiVdtlon IS
that he refuse to drink. If one of the
heads had TO pay for the drinks there might be
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
NINE. NORDICA TALKS OF HER TRIP.
SHE AND HER DAcHsHUND WILL MAKE A FIVE
MONTHS TOUR OF THE COUNTRY.

Nine. Nordica was in good spirits last night at
the Holland House. where she is staying.
DAY after Tomorrow she said ''I leave here
for a long long trip. 1 going to give recitals
all over the country; think of zgzagging America
up and down, and for five months 1t will be the
most strenuous thing I've ever attempted. Think
of the changes In climate from Savannah TO the
Lakes. and from Los Angeles to Vancouver! II
will be wearing sort of excursion. travelling
so constantly but I'll tell you how shall be able
to stand il. The Pullmans have sent me a per-
fectly beautiful 1t is fitted with exquisite
taste, and every square inch of it suggests COM
fort. I'll have my piano with me. and shall prac-
tise whenever l can find time. The car is split
up into compartments-di dining room, kitchen. dress
ing rooms and an observation section And be-
settee, but an honest sort of a bed. such as
should have at home. My sister travels with me-
I'll have room for thirty-fve guests If get lone
some.
II expect TO enjoy my season immensely. because
my tour takes me into a lot of little towns where
voice. Hitherto l have gone with opera troupes
o larger cities My list OF songs includes airs
OF English French, Italian and German origin
You say you going to Vancouver Aren (
you afraid of getting lost in the big pine forests?
And aren't you afraid of 'he Indians?
But / love pines There such millions of them
in my State-Maine-" - -
Nine Nordca was full of enthusiasm She said
she ready to start at once upon her journey.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
CAST OF QUALITY STREET.
THEATRICAL INCIDENTS.

Henry Irving and Ellen Terry appeared last night
at Montauk Theatre. in Brooklyn, presenting
The Merchant of Venice They Will act there
throughout the present week, and then will go 10
Philadelphia. Tonight Charles T. will be re-
peated.
Mr. Stoddart, giving his great performance Oh
Iachlan Campbell In The Bonnie Brier Bush. ap-
peared last night at the Harlem Opera HOUSE
where he will continue to act till the end OF the
week Everybody should see him. who cares 1or
acting.
Miss Marie Wainwright appeared at the Murray
Hill Theatre last night, in East Lynne" The
current play at the American Theatre is "A Lazy
of Quality" Miss Grace George will appear at
the Republic Theatre tonight, in play caiieo
finder Southern Skies.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Yesterdays RECORD AND TODAY fof<f1eA"I'
Washington Nov 1.-THE Northwest storm centre mas
cornued its rapid eastward movement ana is cehlFa
tonight over extreme northern Lake Huron win iuc
Increased intensity has fallen greatly
eaet Of the mississippi River. with marked rise III
,er,ne-sture and general rains from the upper
5ri valley and upper lake region eastward: In the
West the has been fair. win a nv W. - ,hs
fall in temperature est u
fockv Mountains weather has been talr, }irbt
lin nd snow and Washington Coast a.,
aeajn failing The storm Will
eastward movement causing rain TUESDAY iVi ..Iauttn
TSsrIer, and upper lake region eastward 10 the
- tTe Middle Mississippi Valley the weather WI 80.
morning fair during "e'iescai
,sowhere east OF Rocky Mountains the "elet IN
fair Tuesday and Wednesday. eACeit
,SE-,S Takota and Montana, where rain or Sho" - "
dicated for Wednesday ~ .--~Is,d and East
II nd the lake region. tHe -
Mississippi valleys ana tIt
1resr II will in the Northw -. ~
Wednesday. on
coast variable will become westerly anu zri,Ss
rnsdav night: on middle Atlantic Coast the
iiI shift to westerly becoming brisk on me oou a.
intic C Cast they will be mostly fresh southey Oh
1:F Coast fresh southery shifting 70 nortIef
@ Great Lakes high souhwestery, shrtne
-, northyesterIy. which depart 1nescay @ io
tS,,ronean ports variable winds hnc sho"sIs
oatber 70 the Grand Banks. Storm warnings are dls
a-a5 on Lakes Huron Erie and Ontario, eastern lahe
sf;sap al Marquette and Saut Ste. Marie at Seatte
Rel
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12

trouble but as long as the geological Society sets
them I'D the two drink together as cheerruliy
as If they belonged separate drunkards: And one
can live for a long time without food II only one
has plenty OF drink, many an expert in serpehts
testify. ,,.
The snake recently had some trouble In shedding
his skin Ordinarily a snake wiggles his nose TIL
he cracks the skin the tip of it, and then crawls
out through the hole but this snake to do that
is like trying to take off his trousers over
his head The snake accomplished the feat some
how but nobody knows just how. In reference to
the eating, one of the bystanders said yesterday
it a bad OF both ends against the
middle but that is not Both heads are on the
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
Partners FIGHT TO THE DEATH.

Macon. Ga. Nov. 1L-John Goolsoy ana CharleS
Fullerton two leading farmers OF Hilishoro IN Jas
ne- County near here emptied their pistols into
one another at close range this afternoon Fuller
ton was killed instantly. and Gooisby is dying
They had quarrelled about piece OF land 1oolsoy
r.jeed his shotgun and Fullerton seized It. EaHh
held il with his left hand and drew ms pistol
Tbus they fought until Fullerton fell dead. an9
CnoIshy staggered few PAGES, fell and then raised
mn on his elbow and emptied both barrels OF the
sIIn into the dead body near him.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12

Mr.. Whitney Tew is American who has been
studyins singing in London for some time. but not
long enough His voice Is bass. large sonorous
and II would be- effective II 1t steadied IN
pitch eoualized in quality. brought within control
and used with discretion and taste It is not SO
used vet and his recital given IN Mendelssohn
Hail yesterday afternoon. was the reverse OF m
snir,nx And he would sing all of Nine. Liza
Tabnan's I'm Memoram''-a strutting, empty.
affected infiction which ought to be reserved 1or
simperinE dowasers In London drawing rooms