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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-18

OHOICE CLEANED CURR ANTS, 10c;
~ Seeded Raisins, 1Oc Choice Citrou,
121be. other Fancy Groceries at low prices
JC MILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-18

En CENT TEA.-Five half chests excep.
OO tionAlly Fine Moyune Gunpowdei
Tea TO sell st 50c, Just received by
J. @. MILBURN.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-01-23
HIGH COMPLIMENT
Psid Supt. McChesney by Gov.
Beckham.

When the Legislature met on
Tuesday, Jan. Z, each member of
the General Assembly found on
his desk a neatly bound book con-
tanning something like FIVE humid
red pages. This was the biennial
report of Harry V. McChesney,
Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton. Although the school law
plainly provides that this report
OF the condition, progress and
prospects of the common schools,
"shall be made on or before the
assembling of the General Assem-
bly," this is the first time for a
number of years that the report
has been out on time.
The report made its appearance
on time. Notwithstanding the fact
that former Superintendent Da-
wilson had made no report at all
for the two years endingsJune 30,
1899, and for this reason the work
of getting out the biennial re-
port just issued was almost dou-
bled.
The report is carefully arranged
and is accurate in all details. The
statistical part of il is arranged in
tables, so that comparison can be
made by counties as we'll as by
years.
Gov. Beckham, in his message
to the Legislature pays Superin-
teudent McChesney a high CON-
pliment and one that is well de-
served. While the youngest by
several years of the State officers,
| elected in 1899, he has made one
OF the strongest, safest and best
men Of the administration, and
one of the very best, il not the
very best, Superintendents of pub
lie Instruction the State of Ken
lucky ever had.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-01-23
OUR NEW SENATOR.
"A Brief Sketch Of the States
mans Life.

Fer forty years James b. Nc
Creary has been prominent in
Kentucky's history. lie first came
into notice in 1862, when he assis-
ted in raising the Eleventh Ken.
lucky cavalry regiment for service
in the Confederate army. In this
regiment he was subsequently
made lieutenant colonel and this
rank he held at the close of the
war He served with distinction
in the army of the Tennessee un-
der Gems. Morgan and Bragg and
under Gen. Breckenridge in Vir-
ginia, and surrendered with his
regiment at Appomatox. He en-
tered politics in 1866, being ohos-
en- TO represent Madison county in
the Kentucky legislature, and
again in II and '73 this honor was
bestowed upon him. At the last
two sessions he was speaker. In
1875 he was elected governor on
the Democratic ticket. After re-
firing from the executive Office he
was elected to the Forty-ninth
congress, and reelected TO the Fiji
tieth, Fifty-first, Fifty-second, Fiji
ty-third, and Fifty-fourth sessions
For twelve years he was member
of the committee on foreign aft
airs of the house. He was also a
member Of the committee ON coin
age and weights and measures, the
Worlds fair and private land
claims. Gov. McCreary was APP
pointed by the President in 1892
one of the tive commissioners 10
represent the United States in the
international monetary conference
In that conference he distinguish
ed himself as an advocate of BIZ
metalism. Ii is interesting to
know that at his first session in
the state Legislature his desk mate
was Judge James Il. Cantrill,
whom he defeated for senator.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-01-23
The Worlds Centenarians.

1t is not surprising that more
people live to be more than hun
dred years old in warm climates
than in the higher ATTITUDES. The
German Empire, with 100000
inhabitants, has 77S centenarians,
France, with 100000 population
has 2l3. England has only 246,
and Scotland 46. Sweden has 10,
Norway "a. Belgium 5, Denmark
2, Spain 401 and Switzerland none
Servia, with a population of e.
$4,000 has $50 people over one
hundred years old. 1t is claimed
that the oldest living person, one
Bruno Cotrim, living in Rio jena.
70, is one hundred and fifty years
old,-Health.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-01-23

The progress made thus far has
been rapid, and peace and harmo.
ny have prevailed in the selection
Of candidates of both parties. II
seems that the political millennium
has arrived; members that scarce
two years ago frowned upon each
other across a broad chasm; vim
dictiveness reigned, arms clashed,
and blood flowed. Today the old
Kentucky no me is basking in the
sunlight Of a reunited Democracy
while the minority party seem TO
enjoy the occasion as much as we,
feeling no doubt that the old ship
of state is in safe hands once
more.
The lobbyist has not "come up
close" yet, but we learn that he lie
packing his grip preparatory to a
visit TO look into the Book bill,
which we hope TO report this week
Appropriation bills aggregating
nearly two million dollars have
been introduced, out have not yet
chrystalized into law. nor does it
seem that they will all have an
easy sail, as a great many OF the
solons have expressed adverse ver-
diets, while many others are not
talking much. This is especially
so as TO the appropriation for a
new state capitol and the louisa
ma Purchase Exposition.
The Governors reception was a
brilliant affair, his staff being pre-
sent in their gorgeous uni.
forms.
The trial Of Jim Howard ID
dragging YEARLY on, the greatest
of good feeling being manifested
by the opposing counsel, the wit.
nesses fraternise without a jar,
and Judge Cantrill holds the bal.
anced scales Of justice without q
tremor. Sincerely yours,
M. +, Pogue.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-01-23
Early Days Kentucky k

written for THE PRRss.l
An old soldier Of the Southland,
Grlzzled. gaunt and brown,
Bonded back, uncertain age,
just come up to town.
Chockfull OF stories Of the long ago,
OF time, before creation,
And tells them, too, with as sober face,
As the President addressing the nation
This old Anauias is certainly sure
That in the early days,
He was here upon earth, the first Of all,
And this is what he says:
"By gum, it war a Gurus sight
To see Adam appear
In the oakwoods; l war making ties;
Snakes, but felt queer.
He was nice looking fellow enuf,
Colored little red,
Spry and pleasant, but for clothes
Not single thread.
He ups and comes with outstrstched
hand
And says; "Howdy, old man,
Howe Flatlick and all the boys,
And have you got cant"
Spicioned he'd out the nigh afore,
Spreein' with the crowd.
But he looked 80 sort of inherent like
didn't say so loud.
But gentleMEN you never will see
What seed the very next day;
Pootyl well pooty amt the word,
Peaches and honey, I say.
Why, she come along that morning
,, Trippin' it thro' so gay
That even the birds they closed their
mouths
And eyed her all the way.
l'I'm Eve," she said, and come right up.
As peart as little maid.
"Have you seen Adam hereaboutf"
! Twas wuss than federal raid,
DressedS Wall, not edzactly
As our girls dress for tea;
An Apple-blossom in her hair
We all that could see.
1 don't believe that story
About fig leaves and such;
We amt no such fruit nohow,
A
/ know heap about it,
Cos war thar,
/ And knowed 'em both right smart
All thro' the war.
: And this old Ananias
! As he rose to leave,
Took his solemn oath
Twas Adam and Eve.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-01-23
Blackburn and Hardin Rich.

The News has it on most excel
lent authority that Senator j. G.
s. Blackburn and Gen. p. Watt
Hardin have both become quite
rich. Those who remember the
famous campaigns of 1895 and
1896, when these two men lead the
speaking forces of the Democracy
and were so poor that they could
not give a dollar to the campaign
fund, will be gratifed to know that
now they each have money to burn
Blackburn made his money in
some wise investment with his
son-in-law, Mr.. Lane, and is said
to have 100000 in cool cash.
Hardin has made his in a gold
mine in Georgia. He holds stock
in the company which he got at a
very low figure that is now worth
par and to the value of 100000
The mine has been in successful
operation, and the actual return in
gold that has been sold from the
same has run the stock up to par,
aud it is likely to go very much
higher. The good fortune of those
two old politicians will be rejoic-
ed over by large circle of friends
in every county in Kentucky
Elizabethtown News.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-01-23
Women and Jewels.

Jewels, candy, flowers, man
that is the order of a woman's pre-
ferences. Jewels form magnet
of mighty power to the average
woman. Even that greatest OF all
Jewels, health, is often ruined in
the strenuous efforts to make or
save the money to purchase them.
IL a woman will risk her health to
get a coveted gem, then let her
fortify herself against the -insidi-
GUS consequences of coughs, colds
and bronchial affections by the re-
gular use of DIR. Boschee's Ger
man syrup. 1t will promptly ar
rest consumption in its early sta
yes. and heal the affected lungs
and bronchial tubes and drive the
dread disease from the system. 1t
lis not a oure.all, but it is GER
tain cure for coughs, colds, and
all bronchial troubles. You can
get DIR. G. G, Green's reliable re-
needles at n. X. Woods q Cos
drug store. Get Green's Special
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-01-23
Died at Ninety.one.

Monticello, KY, Jan. 1S.-Ed-
mund Cook, aged ninety-one years
died suddenly here last night. He
leaves the following children;
Judge Wayne Cook, of Corydon,
Ind; Drs. A. S. and VIM. Cook,
and Mrs l. Q. Ramsey of this city;
DR.. l.. b. Cook of Stanford; Lee
Cook and Mrs. Rankin of Rowena
Mr.. II. M. Cook, of Marion, was
nephew of the deceased.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-01-23
To the Public.

Office of the Crittenden County
Board of Health, Marion, KY,
Jan. Goth, I902-EDIToR PRESS
BY the end of this week the coun-
ty will be free from smallpox un-
less new cases develop. Three OF
four unvaccinated persons have
been exposed, and we expect them
to be attacked in a few days, but
they are isolated and under obser-
walton.
We have had the hearty ooope'
ration of nearly all. the citizens
and kind and patient obedience by
those afflicted, for all of which we
are very thankful. We are espe-
oiany thankful to Mr.. Geo Beard
and family for their patient obedi-
euce to the rules of the Board du-
ring their fifty days isolation and
to the business men and teachers
of the town for their kind assist
ance and cooperation. There is
now no danger to the people in
coming to town.
BY order of Board.
w. j. j. Paris,
u~.ltk nmo>-
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-01-23
HARMONY REICNS
In the Legislature Writes The
Press Correspondent.
PERSONNEL or the BODY.

bonotnlhk ihoe WYNN nOou' '"o
personnel OF the legislature. There
can I've no doubt that the young
man is fast taking his place in the
front ranks OF those who manage
the affairs OF state and nation.
This 10 emphasized in this state
by the fact that one-half OF the
present assembly is under forty
and twenty Ave under thirty. Near
ly all occupations arc represented,
with farmers predominating, law
yers, teachers and doctors follow
ing. in the order named. Brother
woodson, Of Webster. is the only
minister in the body.
While Republicans are not so
numerous as in previous sessions
they probably rate higher in re-
spoctability and intellect. Lieut..
Gov. Worthington is the most ye-
nerated OF that party, and Col.
Dave Colson, Of Bell has the brain
Of philosopher, and with his
statesmanlike bearing is an honor
to any assembly. courteous and
polite to all, he has the esteem Of
eyory one
Mr.. Jones. OF Caldwell, is the
only Republican member from the
First district. He is typical far
mer and a gentleman.
Uncle John Naylor OF Hickman
is the oldest member from the Gil
brnltAr. He is as just as Aristides
and scorns the corruption of mod
ern politics.
Capt w. q. Clark, Of Paducah,
embodies the guileless politician
OF forty years ago, blended with a
giant intellect and wonderful per-
suasive powers in oratory, which
makes him a valuable acquisition
10 our number.
Eugene Weatherford, of Graves
who made such n creditable show
ing in the race for speaker, is
third termer," and is a member
whose experience tells him what
to do, and whom to do IL, which is
a valuable combination for law
maker to possess.
Henry X. Lawrence, OF Trigg,
is not as noisy as the cataract OF
Niagara, but great mind, cou-
pied with great experience in pol
itics and public affairs make his
counsel sought by those often ma
ny years his seniors.
Rainey T. Wells, of Galloway,
is the Demosthenes of our dele
CATION and will be our mouthpiece
on the floor OF the House. He is
as courageous as the proverbial
Kentucky Colonel, and the cele-
brated Swiss guards were never
more alert and faithful to their
trust. The good people of Gallo
way can not select him by voto
too unanimous.
John NJ. Moore, of Ballard, has
been returned by his people to re-
new his labors in their behalf. He
is untiring in bis efforts to do
good and frowns upon any attempt
of the lobby TO thwart the will of
the people.
j. Beauregard Wyatt, of Lyon,
furnishes the wit and humor for
the boys. Besides his fitness as a
worthy representative of the great
common people, he has that buoy
anoy Of spirit and fun provoking
power that makes him prince Of
entertainers.
In assignment Of committees we
Jared much better than could be
expected of district that had a
candidate of its own. The writer
received more than he asked, be-
ing placed on his preferences; Ed
ucation, Commerce, Mines and
Mining, and two other minor COM
mittssn
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-01-23

Ihave cottage house with foul
rooms and hall, in desirable sec
ton of the town for sale, Large
lot and good improvements.
j. w. Blue, Jr,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-02
WARMING. William H. Crutcher.

was born at Harrodsburg. Mercer County. Ky. in lSIS. Often sitting around the fireside. l have heard my parents talk over their many diflcuIties in com ing through life.
 When quite boy my father received a Tuskesee paper. and delighted in hear ing him read of its work and of the ad- vantages offered poor bows In helping them 10 secure an education. s
 My father being a piastering contract or, wished one of his boys to become more acquainted with the modern way of the plastering industry and sent my older brother to Tuskegee to better prepare him to meet the demands being made upon him and at the same time he wish. cd this industry kept in the family, His work today speaks for itself and as a result he contracts and employs . iiub- Der of other hands
 My choice of industry was farming and waited for my brothers return before coming here After completing the pub lie school course and taking an exami. nation. l was successful in the Western part of the State. school at Monticel- 10, Wayne County. Ky. where I taught one year out of four prior to coming to Tuskegce. arrived here January IS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-02
CABINET MAKING. Harry Fl. Alexander.

My home is in Camden. $. C. The hrst f heard of Tuskegee was through man whom 1 chanced to meet one day aS was on my way home from the puht,c school. which l attended at home. He had received letter from Princlpdi Washington asking him to recommenl a good. honest upright young man who was desirous of au education and wohiu like to come to Tuskegee. The gentleman Told mo that MT. Washington had wrlt- ten him that the rig'S, boy could come to Tusktgce and by entering the night school and working about In the daE time pay his way through school lie told me about the school and the Work if was doing, and I told him l would like to come here to school. This gen. tleman then recommended me. and l De- gan to save as much as possible Of my small earnings made after school hours. In this way. l saved enough to pay my railroad fare to Tuskegee. My parents also assisted me little.
 When 1 reached Tuskegee about two years ago. I had no knowledge. whatever, of A trade of any kind and had very lit- tie hook learning. It was my desire to secure an education and to shape my fife sn as to he able to live for others. As inc Good Book says, Be ye strong therefore and show myself a man. took the cabinet making trade when came to Tnskceee and have been work ing steadily as it ever since. | think can say without hesitation. that the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-02

piece of lumber, making piece o6 furniture. in making repairs in carpen- tering, in all carpenterfng work, in print ing. in wheelwrighting. in harness making and carriage trimming. in painting. h brickmaking and plastering. saw mills ing, tin smithing. sewing and dressmak~ ing. millinery. laundering, nursing. houses keeping electricity, canning. upholster- ing and in every department they ara given tasks and are marked as to de- grees of efficiency as in their mental ex- erciscs. In this way they are brought up to the very highest degree of cfh- ciency, and arc thoroughly instructed In the different trades and avocationa when turned out of tho. institution
 His Helpers.
 The Principal has been especially for> tunate in selecting his helpers in this great work He has chosen the head oc each department with an eye single tO their peculiar fitness and capacity for the special work assigned them. The Exs ecutive Council. which is really the Prin~ cipal and his advisers or cabinet, iz made up as follows. the faces of mose
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-02
HARNESS MAKING. William M, Warren.

I am pleased to write of my coming to Tuskegee and Of my student life.
 While d bootblack in a prominent bar. Der shop at my home. Augusta. Ga. ! read in an issue of Harper's Weekly or the Tuskegee Institute. and of the op- portuuities il offered tu young colored men and women. and being desirous of more schooling and learning q trade. wrote to the Principal asking for admit tance. From him received favorable reply. -
 I entered the institute on December 3i. 1s97 and was admitted to the night school I made the junior A class. and in less than two and q half months after my admttance I was given the trade l desired. harness making.
 I remained In the night school two years and half during which time have completed the course in the har- ness making division. and am now in inc day school and a member of the pros pectIve graduating cldsss. During the whole of the time and even now ] have been deps ndent upon myself for support.
 I feel that the mental and industrial training which [ have received at the institute have placed ne to meet the requirements of outside life.
 hope after finishing school to go into business with a graduate of last years class now establishing a successful har- ness-making business at Eufaula, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-02
NURSE TRAINING. Russell H. F!smming.

was born at Columbia Maury County. Tenn. about forty-fivc miles south of Nashville. on tho l.. and N Railroad. Il heard cf Tuskegcc through the kindness of Miss Moore who sent mo paper published by the students. and al<o wrote me that could get an education and learn some trade at this institution. If I could only get there. I was then l6 years old and could rad and write and lived with my parents. After reading the paper, and talking with my mother, made up in my mind that l wanted to get a better education before l started out in the world to make living. At iirst my parents laughed at me fo' think ing of going to such an institution, but after seeing that l was in earnest, they began to encourage mo and l soon saved S4 by working us Janitor at Acorn drug store and on the 10th of June. 1s9S, l started for 1uskegee. arriving on the lNh of June, and started to work on the schools farm the following day where l worked until school opened the follow ing September. Then | got my trade, nurse training" and made first year normal in the academic department. l have been working at my trade ever since. even during the vacations, although l received my certificate from the divi- sion last year. and now find myself in the present graduating class. l hope to finish the entire course this term. have made enough money bv working at tho institution to carry me as far as l am
 My plans from the time l left home until now were to complete my trade.
 nurse training" and graduate from Tus- kCgee and then take course Tn phaf~ macy at the University of 'fennsylvania.
 intend to be d pharmacist and think of going to the University of Pennsyl- yaula of course l have got to work somewhere. at first, to get the money to start wiLe. 1 do not Know wnere' Just Stt, put 1 am gong to get 1t somewhere.
 I ne training that 1 have received from inc ditl ere nt te4cners from my first day until now mas taught me to have pur- pose iii vie~-a pan uI my i-c. to do my work better o&en day and to live hpttcr each uay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-02
FOUNDRY AND MACHINE SHOP.
 Milton Key,

During the first part of the year 1s9s I heard so much about Tuskegee Institute that l wanted to attend 1t. wrote Principal Washington asking If l might student, as 1 was not able to go in the day school. He wrote saying that might so on the first day of October or the same year I started for Tuskcgee on foot. After walking around very short
 while 1t was borne in upon me that l would have to begin new life to stay any length ot time.
 entered the preparatory class night school on the Marshall farm. three miles from the school proper, l worked here during my first twelve months. The next twenty-four months Following worked in the foundry and machine shop every day and attended the night school. After the twenty-four months had expired, I had enough money In the schools treasury to enter the day s:hoot
 but l stil worked on my work days ia
 these shops
 From the time I first entered this school l have not lost a single term.
 have spent two of my vacations in Bir- mingham. Ala, the others here at Tus- kegee working at the trade which am pursuing.
 The good this school has done for me and is still doLsy. cannot be described in my words. or example. before ! left my home to come here, l would go of in search of work and l am sure l found it very hard Indeed to secure job for more than 50 or 55 cents per day. and the job was always a very hard one. But now when | leave school to spend my vacations. all 1 have to say Is this, I am Tuskegee student. and have no trou-
 bie whatever in securing good work al a good salary.
 My main object when left home was to finish both the course of study in the
 academic and industrial departments. This I shall soon do, and shall he very proud. because shall be able to help
 myself. and shall be better able to help my people.