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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-03-14
NOTED MURDER CASE
Now on Trial in the Caldwell
Circuit Court.

Princeton, KY. March 1.-The
case Of the Commonwealth OF Ken
lucky against Wiley Leeper and
Others for the willful murder OF
Tom While, committed in this
county several years ago, was call
en- today. both parties announcing
they were ready for trial. The tri'
al Of this case this term is due on
tirely 10 the determination Of
Judge Mum, who has sont special
bailitfs after absent witnesses.
When the case was called a
large crowd was gathered in the
court room. The case has caused
quite "A good deal of interest 10 be
manifested on account Of several Of
the defendants being connected
with the most prominent families
in the county. There are several
defendants, all OF whom demand
trials and about 30 wit
nesses have been sumn med A
special term of court may have to
be called to dispose of the case.
A hard fight is expected on ac-
count of the parties implicated.
One Of the party defendants is
now serving life sentence under
The same charge and indictment.
Lawyers James 4 James and
John w. Blue, of this city, are
in the case.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-03-14
WIND AND RAIN
Destroys Considerable Property
Saturday Night.

The terrific winds and the hea
" rains of Saturday night dies
,royed fences, barns and other pro
porty in all parts of the county
The creeks were higher than the,
had been for years. The passen
yer trains OF Sunday morning
we're delayed several hours on nc
count Of washout ON the road. A
new barn Of W. III. Heath. near
Hebron, Was entirely destroyed by
the wind. Many Of our farmers
report miner losses. The Ohio
river is rising.
There were notes in the storm
that occasionally sounded omin-
ousIy like the great cyclone OF
-, aud the roll Of heavens artil-
lery, aud the fash Of her mighty
guns reminded one of Lord kitch-
ener's charges upon den. DcWet
bat when daylight came, il tho
smile may be carried further, the
Boer general had escaped with in
consequential losses.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-03-14
County Court Orders.

Rev. Il. A, Cundif was appoint
ed guardian for his grandchildren
Matte, Marie and Duncan Boi-
seau.
Obediah Hunt qualified as guar
dian of Herman and Clara Hunt.
Florence Belt and wife were de-
clared paupers and sent to the
poor house.
The following road overseers
were appointed;
Roe Patterson, Henry l.. Belt,
Charles Crider, Joe Moore and
James Boone.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-03-14
Honor Roll Of Primary Grade. I:

First Grade-Fannie Blue. Hat.
tie Henderson, Lizzie Dole 3. En-
och Fritts, Aershel Rs mage. Will
lie Fritts, Elmer Frank lin.
Eva Daniel, Mildred Trisleu, Ef.
fie Russell, Malcolm dollar, Tom
Moore, Mildred Ran kin, Maud
Watkins, Julien Sohw alb, \ tamie
Bryant, Isam Morse, S Ylvan
Schwab, Roy Easley, Orlin \ ioore
Fifth Grade. Alice Sch :wab,
Annie Dean, Ruth Morse, M Assis
Champion, Ellie Wiring, s. 'lvan
Price.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-03-14
Damage Suit.

Miss Mona Lewis has filed suit
in the circuit court against Mr. j
T.. Stephenson. The petition is OF
n sensational nature. The plaintiff
alleges that tho defendant assault
cd her, and she asks for damages
in the sum of $4,000. The par
ties are prominent people of the
Franceaneighborhood.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-03-14
Sweet Potatoes.
| have 400 bushels of fine sound
sweet potatoes for sale at 81 Loo
wholesale; $1.20 retail.
Geo. L. Whit, Frances.

Ihave cottage house with four
rooms and hall, in desirable Sec
ton of the town for sale. Large
lot and good improvements.
j. w, Blue, Jr.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-03-14
The REPUBLICANS
Meet in Mass Convention Mon.
day and Reorgsnlze.

The Republicans of Crittenden
county met in mass convention in
this city Monday for the purpose
Of recognizing the sounty CON-
mittees and TO select a date for
holding the county convention.
Chairman j. Frank Conger presi-
ded over the meeting.
John w. Bebout rendered his
resignation ms secretary of the boz
dy and II. A. HsyDss was elected
to succeed him
Saturday. May 4th, was selected
ms the date for the county CON-
mittee to meet for the purpose of
selecting the candidates for coun-
ty Offices.
The several candidates for the
nominations we're unanimously in
favor OF the committee selecting
the candidates. /
The following candidates an.
nounoed:
County Judge-Aaron Towery,
w ID. Haynes, Geo. Williams,S :
County Clerk-C. 4. Weldon.
John q. Asher.
Sheriff II. Watt Lamb, John T..
Franks, Julian Ainswortb.
County Attorney-Carl Hend.
erson, John ID. Gregory.
Assessor. NJ. McCaslin, w.
l. Mcconnell, Geo. I. Belt, An
thony Davidson.
,Jailer-Thos. n. Wofford, All
bert Travis, l.. III. Fritls, X. @.
Fritis. Henry Williams. Anthony
Hughes.
Superintendent Of Schools j.
II. Paris. .
sThs ooamzs iftss.isSs fol-
lows:
Marion No. ll.--H. A. Haynes,
chm; G.. c. Waddell, J. O. Baird.
Marion No. 2.-R. II. Butler,
chm; Henry G. Farmer, Frank
jackson.
Marion No. 3.-W. X. Powell.
chm; Jas. j. James, M. w. Thur
man.
Marion No. ID. b. McNeely, /
chm; Obediah Hunt, j. q. Agee.
Marion No. 5-Jolrn A. Hunt,
chm; ii. p. jacobs, Sherman
Woodall
Tolu--Eugene Guess, chm; J.
@. Taylor, G. b. Hina.
Fords Fery-Stephen Nations,
chm; Frank Watson, Ed. Beard.
Piney No. w. II. Reynolds,
shin; III. N. Lamb, Jno N. Little.
Piney No. 2-Iley Stations,
,h'n; WIN. Joyce, Frank { iobin.
Bells Mines No. ii Ohm ID. 4
Hinchee, chm; VIM. Lamb, ScipioI
billiard.
Bells Mines No. Wv. 5. Kick
in, chm; w. K. Spurrier, +. jeff
Travis.
Union-J. A. Davidson, chm;
Chas LaRue, Wesley Guines..
Dycusburg +. N. Dalton, chm;
J. l.. Jeffords, Rad Mckinney.
Sheridan. F, Flanary, chm
\. j, Bebout, b. w. Belt.
Frances-W. f. Ashridge. chm;
8 M. Matthews. A. j. StinDsst.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-03-14

Gov. O'Ferrall, of Virginia says
POLK Miller is the best delineator
Of the Southern negro have ever
seen"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-03-14

Any one can enjoy Polk MilIer's
"Old Times Down South, for it is
not a lecture. Seats on sale at
Woods d Fowler's Friday and Sat
urday.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-03-14

FOR SALE.-A farm of 9G
acres, two houses, barns and other
outbuildings; good water; two
good orchards, 6 miles east of Ma
rion. A bargain.
j. III. Turley, Starr, Ky.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-03-14
For Sale.

A number one disc ha rtew
Good as new Inquire of r ~, y,
W. Bisham, Mwion, Ky, J.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-01-16
Emancipation Day In Beaufort

Emancipation day was celebrated with
more than usual enthusiasm In Beaufort
last Tuesday. There was a street parade
of colored veterans and colored militia
and reading of President Lincoln's pro-
olamation at the school house. General
Robert Small described the first emanoi-
patton celebration in Beaufort in 1858
aud read congratulatory telegram from
General Rufus Saxton, who had been
present on that occasion. Tho main fea-
ture of the day was the address of ex-
Congressman Miller, (oolored}, now
President of the South Carolina State
Colored college. He preached good will
between white and black. Said that
when oil the circumstances are oonsid-
cred, 1t is a matter of congratulation
that the white people are doing so much
for tho education and uplifting of the
Negro. He, opposed any reduction of
Congressional representation, claiming
that it would indirectly be blow to, the
colored man, who will eventually como
to his own. He cited the alleged perse-
cution Of Negroes by Governor Tanner,
of Illinois, and said that mother the
North nor the Republican party wanted
the Negro; that nothing in favor of full
suffrage rights for the Negro could be
found In President MoKinley's message,
and that perhaps the only leading Re-
publicans now standing up for the race
were Chandler, Macon, Allison, Tom
Reed and Harrison. s&
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-01-16
The Old Log Church.

-. ft...E q
All, where's the church that used to stand
Amid the forest green,
And where's the crowd that worshipped
.4f there s,, ..5, sss
Chat you and I have seen ?
The preacher with his pallid face l
And meek and fearful eye, p;
Who taught that we were saved by grade
Twas faith that brought us nigh ?
The farmers then, in homespun Glad, 6
Looked on with honest brow
And asked the crowd to dine with them
| Where are those farmers now ?
Our mothers famed with turkey wings,
! Perhaps some friend had given; s
And sang and prayed, and prayed again
| That we might get to Heaven.
The misses then, with rosy checks,
Reserved and modest eye,
Whose picture artists cannot paints;
But still they linger nigh.
The gallant lads, 80 neatly dressed,
Who later wore tho gray
Twas then we felt we loved them best;
Now whore, oh, whore are theyp
The few now left are scattered far
Perhaps bereaved, forlorn;
| bid them cheer, where'er they are
They were not made to mourn.
The old log church has fallen down,
All earthly things decay;
And we, like those of olden times,
Will soon havo passed away.
Lizzie Duvall Cooper.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-01-16
Child Labor and Schools.

Senator Marshall's child labor bill
is intended to prohibit the employ
ment in cotton mills of children
under twelve years of age.
If not employed and not going to
school, such children would have
either dull or very dangerous
experience.
The purpose Of the bill is a good
one. Children of 80 tender an age
ought not to work in the mills but
the chief reason why they ought not
is because they ought to be at school.
Mills can furnish very light work for
children; much lighter and more
comfortable work than a great many
children on the farm are compelled
to underground no effort is made
for their relief.
But children of this age, and even
older, should not be at work at all ;
they should be at school. And
therefore when Senator Marshall's
bill is passed it should be accom-
panied or followed by another requir-
ing all children between prescibed
ages to attend school.
This is the only logical conclusion
of public school system. On what
ground of justice can AS money be
taken by taxation to educate BIS and
Cs ohildren2 On the sole ground,
and solid one too, that it is for the
best interests of the State that the
children should be educated. Then
it follows as a logical and inevitable
consequence that b and G should he
compelled to send their children to
school to get the education that A
is compelled to pay for. -Greenville
News.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-01-16
What Is the Best Hog Z

You may notice that the majority
of hogs brought to this market are
black in color. That shows that the
farmers who raise hogs for the money
in them prefer black breeds. Of
these there are three. The Essex is
a small hog that takes on fat from
the start. The Berkshire is an old
standard variety and the greater
portion of the Tennessee hogs have
Berkshire blood in them. The
Poland China is also black hog,
larger than the Berkshire and well
suited to this climate.
The editor of the Country Gentle
man, good authority on stock, had
the following questions asked:
"What breed of swine is consid-
cred most economical and satisfac-
tory for a farmer to keep who intends
them solely for the use of his larder,
for bacon, lard and ham ?'
This question is as important for
the readers Of The Spartan as for
people in other States. Here is the
reply: "For the purpose above
named, we think the Berkshire will
best fill the bill. They are natur-
ally nervous, active hog, and always
on the lookout for something to eat.
They are great foragers, and unless
fat can run like deer; these char
acterstics cause them to sandwich
more streaks OF lean through the fat
than almost any other hog, except
the Tamworth, which is strictly q
bacon hog. So when the ham,
shoulder, bacon and lard are the
essential things required, it is hard
to improve on the Berkshire. They
have excellent hams and shoulders,
and the side meat is almost equal to
the Tamworth. What there is of q
Tamworth ham is good, but there is
not so much of it. They are tall,
long, narrow hog, and very deep up
and down. They are built behind
like Jersey calf-very narrow and
pointed. The Berkshire has great
broad hams, and while it's build does
not differ much from tho Poland
China and Duroc-J Jersey by making
the most of their living of nitro.
genous food, such as pasture, shorts
or middlings, with very little corn
and plenty of fresh water and exer-
else, with clean surroundings. This
is also necessary for any other breed
in order to produce the best pork.
They should be fed plenty of corn
the last three weeks of their life, to
harden the fat already accumulated.
The corn will add q little extra fat
but not enough to hurt.-Spartan-
burg Spartan.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-01-16
-----------l1 . -
Getting to Work.

We cannot expect to be estimated
solely according to our intentions.
One cannot safely estimate himself by
what he intends to do. A thousand
of the best intentions will amount to
nothing unless accompanied by some
actual doing. One rescued and sot
on it's feet out of the land of dreamy
intentions is worth moro than all the
perfect dreams which never become
more than dreams. Perfect dream.
ing will not make perfect work.
Only work will do that. There ia o
point beyond which all further prepa-
ration in the way of thinking a thing
over is useless, and at that point the
only further preparation worth
speaking Of its actually setting to
work. A touch of firmness and
reality which nothing else can give,
is imported to all the rest Of a mans
intentions when he definitely sets
about the accomplishment of a single,
long cherished purpose. Something
quite, new enters into his hand and
his heart when he gets to work. 1t
never comes before.--Sunday-
Times.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-01-16
South Cardinals Junior Senator.

The Washington correspondent of the
Charleston Evening Post says: "Among
the prominent Southern Senators who
are spending the holiday season in Wash
ington Is Senator MoLaurin. The other
day the Senator, who, in spite of the fact
that he is a Democratic Senator, is a
strong admirer, personally of Presi-
dent Mckinley, was at the White House.
The President also has strong admira-
ton for the South Carolina Senator.
The Senator's views on certain of the
political issues now before the country
are such as to increase the bond between
himself and the administration. In con-
nection with the Senator's attitude, it is
said In South Carolina circles that If
Senator McLaurin, two years hence, is q
candidate for reelection, he will find
himself opposed by n strong party in the
State. On tho other hand, South Caro-
lima people say that there is large and
growing element in South Carolina who
show tendency to espouse the policies
advocated by the Senator. Senator Nc
Laurin himself has hover stated publ oily
whether he intends to be candidate for
reelection or not, but those who know
tho Senator best are Of the opinion that
he will stand for reelection. While at
the Executive Mansion the other day the
Senator refused to discuss political
affairs of South Carolina, saying that the
time is yet too far distant to tell what
the issues in the State Senatorial cam
paign will be. He said that many
changes wore likely to ooour between
now and the time when the people of the
State will be called upon to decide who
their next representative shall DO in the
United States Senate"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-01-16
otsso Mas|aisy, soSoolp,s,' s,n.

It la ldom that = Young nil, who
may have Wealth and the highest
social position, chooses tho drudgary
and isksome duties of school
Teacher such d aanique specimen OF
fair American maidenhood is found
In the orphan niece Of President Mo-
lKEIiinley, Miss Grace ,McK Kinley. al
year ago, last June, the Presidcnt
and Mrs. Nc Kinley, with q party OF
friends Cabinet officers and other
prominent officers went to that
staid and distinguished seat of learn
ling, Mount Holyoke College, Massa.
chusetts, to see Miss Grace take her
degree Of a. B 4 Few events in the.
official life Of our present Executive
have, given him such genuine plea
sure as this graduation. Miss Grace
stood at the head Of her GLASS, s hiie,
her record during the entire couree,
had been one Of praiseworthy endea-
vor. The President, to show his
appreciation of her success, bestowed
on his nieoe a beautiful diamond pin.
The graduation dress, "a dainty Screa-
tion of white chiffon and lace, was
Mrs. McKinley's gift. 1t was made
at the White House under the per-
sonal supervision of it's gentle mis-.
tress.
1t was after this great event that
the President offered to adopt Miss
Grace formally and thus make her
the reigning belle of the nation-the
social leader Of the capitalize only
young girl in the Presidential Man
sion at Washington. sss
This was surely a tempting offer,
but it did not ,swerve this beautiful
and brilliant girl from a long Cher
ished aspiration. She wished to use
her gifts in a fitting way-in one TO
which she had endeavored to train
herself during her long and severe
probation at Mount Holyoke. She
chose the arduous profession of q
school teacher, and this fall, on her
own application, sustained by her
record at college, she secured a posi-.
tion in the high school at Middle
town, Conn. She began her duties
in September. December Success.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-01-16
Education In this Country.

In nothing has the progress of the
United States during the century
recently closed been moro remark
able or more beneficial than in the
improved facilities for popular edu-
cation.
When the nineteenth century
began there was here nothing like a
system of public education. Schools
of any character were "few and far
between" There were few col.
leges, but only fortunate few could
attend them. The boy who got even
a little schooling was the exception,
and girls had even less chance, tor it
was not until the century was third
gone that the idea Of providing in
any systematic way for the educa-
tion of girls took hold upon our
people.
1t is almost impossible to realize
how far we have advanced in the
matter of education.
There are now no less than 49,
788,362, children, young men and
women, attending schools, colleges
and universities in this country. Of
this number 1,503,921 are in private
schools; the others in public schools.
The country is dotted all over
with school houses and other edu-
cational institutions.
The recent census shows that there
are 244,527 school houses and other
buildings in the United States
devoted to education. The school
and college property of the country
is valued at the enormous sum of
$524,6s9,255
There are 415,660 school teachers,
1878 men and 283,867 women.
How women have come forward in
our educational work!
The United States spends far
more money on education than any
other nation. Expenditures for this
cause in 1899, the last year for which
the figures are obtainable, reached
$197,281, ,6O3. The total this year,
it is estimated, will reach $225,OOO,-
600.
In every section the interest in
education is progressing. Both pub
lie appropriations and private dona-
tions and bequests to schools and
colleges are increasing and the
opportunities of both boys and girls
to secure an education are better in
the United States than they ever
were before and are equalled in very
Few other countrics.--Atlanta Jour-
nal.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-01-16
THE NEW YORK WORLD.
Thrlce,a.Week. Edition Almost Daily at the
Price Of a Weekly.

The Presidential campaign is over, but
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We offer this vnequaled newspaper and
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for only $1.65.
Tho regular subscription price of the
two papers is So.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-01-16

The citizens of Omaha, Nebraska, are
still intensely excited over the develop
ments growing out of the Cudahy kid
mapping case, all interest now being CEN
tered in the efforts to catoh the kidnap-
pers. Edward Cudahy, Sr., continues to
receive threatening letters demanding
that Ire take down the $25,0OO reward,
offered for the arrest of the kidnappers,
but he refuses to comply. The oity
council of Omaha took the matter in
hand last Monday, and offered an addi-
tional $25,OO0 reward, and since then
citizens have been trying to perfect q
committee of safety organization. Some
of the newspapers suggest that there is
something fishy about the whole transac-
tion, but they do not specify what 1t is.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-01-16
The Selection Of Seeds.

1t stands to reason and conforms
to the experience of all close observ-
ers Of plant life that the best results
are secured by planting the best
seeds OF the best varieties. 1t is
true that like produces like, but there
is always q tendency to improve
ment, or deterioration, according to
the intelligence or carelesspess of the
one planting the seeds. Some of the
best varieties Of seed have been
secured by the selection of single
ear or stalk and planting that whore
there will be no crossing with similar
varieties and thus after several selec-
tions new and better variety is
secured.
The farmers of the Piedmont are
especially interested in wheat, oats,
corn and cotton. The small grain is
generally sown and will be passed
by.
A farmer Of this county used to
say that tho best variety of corn was
that which would keep the March
winds from whistling through the
cracks of the crib and require little
labor to move out of the way before
the new crop was hauled up. But
there is great difference in the
varieties of corn. There is kind in
this county, the ears 10 to IL inches
long, the grains very short. That is
poor variety. When the stem of
the ear is stiff and refuses to hang
down, one shower of rain will cause
much damage. The water runs
down on the inside of the shuck and
causes the ear TO rot. Never plant
that kind. A large cob with 16 to
20 rows and long, solid grains may
do, well, but that variety requires
strong land. Perhaps the best yari-
ETY. for the Piedmont is a double
cared kind, with small cob, we'll
filled at both ends, a moderately tall
stalk and solid heavy grain. Of
such corn'70 pounds in the ear will
shell 60 TO SO pounds.
When it comes to cotton, there
are several varieties. If farmer
should read all the producers of spe-
cial seed have to say, he would feel
like planting every kind in the coun-
try. Very late varieties are not
suited to the Piedmont. The cluster
kinds with shallow preparation are
apt to fail When an August drought
comes. They are apt to be over
loaded with squares. Any kind with
moderately long, limbs, that give a
stalk shaped like pine burr, is best
suited for this section of country.
The large boil kinds are considered
best and those who have planted
them few years could not be
induced to plant any of the kinds
which cluster and have small bolls.
These hints with the aid of the
catalogues of seedsmen and the
experience of good and successful
farmers in your county, may assist
you in improving your seeds and
increasing the yield of all your crops.
-Spartanburg Spartan.