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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
Personal AND POLITICAL.

Mrs. Nancy Jane Roberts died at her
home near Portland, Ore, aged 100
years.
Thomas Searle, of ST. Anne township,
H., the oldest inhabitant of Kankakee
county, died at the age Of 1O5 years.
Mrs. Odell, mother of Gov. Odell, died
in Newburgh. N. Y.
George w. Cromer has been renom-
mated for congressman by the repub-
licans of the Eighth Indiana district.
Mrs. l.. +. Ellis, a sister of Rear
Admiral w. T. Sampson, died at her
home in Detroit, Mich.
Miss Alice Roosevelt celebrated her
eighteenth birthday in Washington.
Robert b. Lindsay, aged rs years,
died at Sheffield, Ala, after a short i'll
ness. He was the first governor of Al
ALBANIA after the reconstruction Pc
riod.
Henry Fork, Mexican war veteran.
died at his home near Evansville. Ind.
aged 100 years.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
All the News of the Past Seven
Days Condensed.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
News Of the Industrial Field, Personal
and Political Items, Happenings
at Home and Abroad.
THE NEWS FROM ALL THE WORLD
CONGRESSIONAL.

In the senate on the 10th favorable re-
ports were made on measures to change
Inauguration of the president from
March to the last Thursday in April,
and to increase the pensions Of Mexican
war veterans The Philippine tariff bill
was further considered. In the house gen.
eral debate on the oleomargarine bin was
closed.
On the 18th Senators Hoar, Platt, OF Con-
necticut, and Teller, made eloquent
speeches IN the senate on the Philippine
question. Hoar and Teller favoring the
REIMBURSEMENT of the islands. A to.rt
resolution for a constitutional amendment
changing the date of inauguration OF
president and beginning of congress from
March 4 to the last Thursday in April
was adopted. The dairy forces in the
house were routed by the cleo men, who
tore the bill to pieces and forced an ad-
5ournment at a critical moment.
The secretary of war submitted 10 the
senate on the 18th a memorial of the fed
eral party Of the Philippines in favor Of a
territorial form OF government. The Phil
ippine tariff bill was further discussed. In
The house the oleomargarine bill was
passed with an amendment requiring the
inspection and branding OF renovated but
ter. The first bill for the payment Of claims
OF $4,000 Of United States citizens arising
out Of the Spanish war was passed, as was
slse bill carrying claims aggregating 81
n4.5o2 for stores and supplies taken from
loyal citizens during the civil war.
Further consideration OF the Philippine
tariff bill took place in the senate on the
Eth. bill was introduced providing for
public building at Ottawa, Ill, TO cost
not exceeding $4,000, and the judiciary
committee reported in favor of a bill for
an additional United States district judge
for the northern district of Illinois. In
the house resolution was unanimously
adopted proposing an amendment TO the
constitution of the United States for the
election of senators by direct popular vote.
A bill was passed to construct lighthouse
keepers dwelling at Calumet Harbor, Ill,
at cost of $500
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
PRINCE HENRY HAS SAILED,
lie Left Bremerhaven for New York,
on Hoard the kros Prins Will
heIm-A Fiat Denial.

Bremerhaveu, Feb. i5.-Prince Hen.
ry sailed for New York at 3;43 p. IN.
Previous TO sailing Prince Henry, in
conversation with a press corre-
spondent, referred TO the report that
he had written letter to Admiral
Dewey, apologizing for the conduct
Of the German squadron in Manila
bay during the war with Spain: 1T
Is all untrue" said the prince. II have
never written 70 Admiral Dewey In
my life"
The last seen of the prince from
the shore here was when he stood on
the bridge of the Kron Prinz VIII
helm in an admirals uniform and
lifted his cap In response 10 the
cheers of the assembled crowds.
Commander VIM. II. Beehler, u. s.
NJ. the United States naval attache
at Berlin, bid the prince good bye fer
the United States embassy.
Senator Tichirschky, Prussian min
lister TO the Hangatic cities. bid fare
well TO the prince for Emperor Will
lam, who also sent his brother tele-
gram previous TO the departure Of
the steamer.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
AIR INDUCED COMBUSTION.
Curious Loss of bonds and Valuable
Papers that Went Through the
Paterson Fire Intact.

New York, Feb. l5.--Former At
torney General John w. Griggs saw
many thousand dollars worth OF his
bonds and valuable papers destroyed
in Paterson, N. j., just as he had seen
them taken, still intact. from the
ruins OF the big fire.
These papers were in his private
safe in his office, where his splendid
law library was burned. The safe
was taken from the ruins and the
door pried open. Suddenly the papers
burst into flames and were reduced
to ashes. IL is supposed gas had gen.
Grated inside the safe. Among the
papers were eight unregistered bonds
each Of face value of $1,000 Cart.
ner Stewart, having Offices near those
OF Mr.. Griggs, lost $4,000 in the
same manner. In an adjoining build.
ing were the offices OF Katz Bros,
brewers. In their safe were bonds
valued at $l50.O0O. Wlen the safe
was opened it's contents were found
20 be In ashes.
Lawyers are said TO have lost $780,.
900 in books by the destruction OF
their libraries in last Sundays
flames. Few Of them carried insur.
ance.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
now TT ORIGINATED.
The story of Prince Henry's Letter
go Admiral Dewey.

Washington, Feb. i6-From au-
Washington. Dee. l5.-From au-
thentic sources comes statement
regarding the report that Prince
Henry had written n letter OF apol-
ogy 10 Admiral Dewey. The infor-
nation which follows was not re-
eeived from Admiral Dewey himself,
but from an intimate friend OF his,
and can be absolutely vouched for;
The admiral has recently received
n letter from member OF the United
States embassy az Berlin. in which
the writer gave resume OF con
versation he had had with Prince
Henry Of Prussia at the dinner given
the latter by Ambassador White
prior TO the princes departure for
America.
In this conversation the prince, re-
ferring TO his having hoped 10 return
from the east via San Francisco, AZ
ter his service in the China squadron.
but having been obliged 20 hasten
home via Suez on account OF his
mothers illness. in his usual candid
manner and agreeing with remark
that the present was much more
opportunc time for his visit, said:
81 know you Americans feel very
sore about affairs In the east. and
do not blame you. /. myself, made .
mistake which see Ia now being ex-
plotted by the English press 20 create
a prejudice. When at Hong Kong, at
a dinner on the Deutschland (the
princes flagship In the east Commo-
dore Dewey was present and was the
senior officer; there were two Rus
slams. some English and officers Of
other nationalities which I can not
now recall, when proposed the
health Of first the car Of Russia,
then others, and last Of all. that OF
the president OF the United States.
Dewey was offended. as / learned the
next day, and realized had made
a great mistake. Immediately went
on board the Olympia and saw Dew
ey, who accepted my apology most
graciously."
The prince added that he was we'll
aware that mistakes had been made
on their part. but that his relations
with Admiral Dewey had always been
OF the most agreeable and pleasant
character. lie sent his highest re-
CARDS 10 the admiral and expressed
his sincere hope OF seeing him during
his visit 20 America
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
THE VENERABLE SUSAN B.
The Mother of the Woman Suffrage
Movement In America is
Eighty-Two.
RECIPIENT OF MANY CONGRATULATIONS
The Foreign Delegates 60 the First
International Woman Suffrage
Conference. at Washington, Joined
In n Message of Greeting and
Loving Reverence.

Washington. Feb. 15.-lnterest in
the National Woman Suffrage ASSOC
citation meeting Saturday was height
ened by the fact that IL marked the
eighty-second birthday anniversary
OF Susan Il. Anthony. She was the
recipient OF many congratulations
and was feelingly referred TO in the
invocation by Miss Laura De Mer-
rite. Many floral tributes also were
received by her.
The following message OF greeting
from the foreign delegates was re-
ceived by her and read from TIE
platform:
I'VE the undersigned foreign dele
gates To the first international won-
an suffrage conference, gladly take
the opportunity of your eighty-sec-
ond birthday to express 30 you our
love and reverence, our gratitude for
your lifelong work for women, and
our rejoicing that you have lived TO
see such great steps onward made by
the world at large in the direction in
prejudice. Praying that you may en-
Joy years OF health, chcered by ever
fresh advance, we remain your loving
friends.
FLORENCE FENW1CK MILLER.
England.
SOFIA LEvoRNA FRIEDLAND.
Russia.
CAROLINA HOLMAN HUIDOBRO,
Chill.
"GUDRUM DREWSEN, Norway.
"VlDA GOLDSTEIN, Australia
"ERMA kWALD. Sweden.
"ANTONETTE STOLE. Germany"
Mrs. Boyer, of Philadelphia. pre-
scented plan Of work for the coming
year. That part of IL relating TO tax.
alton without representation caused
considerable discussion. which devel-
oped the fact that in paying the taxes
n number of delegates insert in tho
tax certificates the words Paid I'M
der protest" 4 suggestion by the
president that all present who were
taxpayers should rise brought 20
their feet over 200 women.
Other resolutions by the commit
tee were 10 appoint a special commit
tee 90 double the membership; tina,
clubs seek qualified women as loca,
organizers, and when such are found
invite them TO assist; that a national
column be published in the Woman's
Journal; that systematic work be
done 10 increase the circulation OF
suffrage; that presidential suffrage
be urged and that there be a won.
ans suffrage stamp. similar 10 that
used in France; that prizes be offered
for the best essays on woman suf.
frage and that we continue our
plea for a sixteenth amendment re-
| speeding woman suffrage"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
DOMESTIC

The City savings bank of Detroit,
Mich, suspended business because of
an alleged shortage of 1852 900 in
the accounts of Frank C. Andrews,
vice president of the concern, who
was arrested.
The industrial commission in its re-
port on labor urged the establish
ment of uniform hours of work by
the different states.
Michael Smith, John Jacimo and
John Rabbie were killed in a mine a
South McAlester, I. T.
The Paterson IN. j. fire losses are
now estimated at $s,OoO,OOO, with in
surance of about $1,000, 00O Few per-
sons are in distress and no outside aid
is asked.
Fire losses in the United States in
January amounted TO SIC, 97O 900.
Plants of 10 manufacturing concerns
at Springfield, o.. were destroyed by
fire, the loss being $500 600. and 500 men
were thrown out of employment.
Robbers tunneled under the Mus
kegon (Mich.) savings bank until they
reached the vault, but only secured
$500.
A protest against methods of Gus
tom house officials in New York signed
by $50 representative women has been
sent to the president.
Polygamy, according to an investi-
cation made by Salt Lake ministers, is
still practiced by the Mormons.
school of law and Jurisprudence is
tobe opened at the Chicago university.
This is made possible by gift of $780,
600.
Miss Eva Gilbert, a trapeze per-
fopmer, was killed by fall of 40 feet
at Newport News, Va.
Burglars robbed the bank at Stone
fort, H., of $1,000.
Friends of reciprocity with Cuba
will show by figures that American
trade would gain largely by cutting
tariff rates.
A board OF officers has announced
plans adopted for distribution of the
army at permanent and temporary
posts.
Ex-Secretary of the Treasury Gage
has accepted the presidency OF the
United States Trust company of New
York.
The New Jersey legislature has
elected Frank o. Briggs state treas
urer and j. Charles Bradley state di-
rector of railroads.
Henry Clews predicts combina-
tion of the Lackawanna, Reading e.
Erie and Jersey Central and Lehigh
Valley railroad lines.
Justice SABBATH called John Nc
Queeney, wife beaten, the meanest
man in Chicago and fined him 500.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
FOREIGN.

The London Daily News has changed
hands, and the new proprietor an
nounces that he will not print betting
or turf news.
A Manila dispatch says that Edmond
A. Dubose and Lewis Russell, desert
crs from the Ninth cavalry, who stole
arms and joined the insurgents, were
captured and hanged.
The Berlin Missionary society's
buildings, at Fayen, China, have been
burned by an anti-Christian mob.
Japan and England have signed n
five-years' treaty guaranteeing to
prevent Remembering of Corea or
China.
Proofs have been discovered that
the British sloop-of-war Condor,
which sailed from Honolulu Decem-
Der 2 for Victoria with n crew of
100 officers and men. has been lost.
Gen. De Wet broke through Brit
ish lines after battle lasting FIVE
hours. He was completely surround.
ed by Kitchener's forcsA
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
SEVERE SOUTHERN STORMS.
A Mixture of Rain. snow, sleet and
Thunder storms I'm the south
Southern states.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. ia severe
storm ragged at Vicksburg, Friday ev-
ening, and Saturday was central near
Jacksonville, Fla. The disturbance
was a mixture Of rain. snow, sleet and
thunder storms, and was also felt at
Montgomery and Charleston. Snow
prevails generally and is the heaviest
of the winter. Charlotte reports Is
inches, Nashville, 10; Knoxville, =;
Chattanooga s and Atlanta 3. Freez-
ing weather extends south 20 line
running southwest from Wilmington,
N. c.. through TO the central portion
OF the cotton belt, and much colder
weather is predicted. In Atlanta,
street car traffic has been seriously
interfered with since six o'clock Fri
day night, several of the suburban
lines abandoning their schedules.
Sleighing was INDUCED in on many Of
the streets. Trains from the east
were only slightly delayed up to
noon. At Blacksburg, S. c., there is IS
inches of snow and no trains are
moving in any direction.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
BRITISH ARMY ESTIMATES.
Rntepayers Even AZ They Are
Not to Humanity.

London, Feb. 1.-the army esti-
mates, issued Saturday, show a grand
total for the year 1002-03 of e69,31o,-
600, which is intended to provide for
1900 men, of which PIG, 700 men are
for the ordinary service and 200, 800
for war service. The estimates, Of
which C 4O,OoO,oOo is required for war,
show a decrease under this head OF
e23, 100000 compared with l9Ol-o2. In
memorandum the war secretary,
Mr.. Brodrick, explains that the esti-
mates are sufficient to maintain a
field force in South Africa of the
present strength, for eight or nine
months Of the new financial year.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
A YOUTHFUL MURDERER.
Tragic elimination of a Fued Be
tween "Gangs" of Respecta-
bic Boys at St. Louis
TEH.YEAR BOY BECOMES MURDERER.
The PIstoI-Carrying Habit Led TO
Fretwen shock Resenting nm In
dignity by One of n Rival "Gang'
with a shot, which killed willie
Ledger, Aged sixteen.

St. Louis, Feb. 15.--Willie Ledger,
16 wears old, was shot and instantly
killed at nine o'clock Friday night by
Fretwell Shock, ten-year-old lad in
knickerbockers, near the corner OF
Bartmer and Goodfellow avenue, in
the western part of the city. He adj
mits that ne killed Ledger, but says
he aimed at one of Ledger's compan-
ions.
The killing was the elimination OF
a feud that has long existed between
two factions composed of the boys OF
that section of the city. Ledger be-
longed to what is known as the DE
Hodiamont gang and Shock be-
longed TO the "Cabanne gang The
boys of both factions are the sons of
well-to-do and respectable parents
Floyd Shock, the father of the boy
under arrest, is a director of George
d. Barnard Co.. and is now travelling
for the firm in Texas.
Willie Ledger's father is dead. He
made his home with his mother and
his uncle. G.. S. Servant. Mr.. Servant
is employed in the mechanical depart
ment of one of the daily papers.
Young Shock related the story OF
the shooting TO the officers as calmly
as though he were detailing his par
ticipation in harmless snow-balling
bout
Eyes, ! shot Ledger" he said; "but
! didn't intend 10 shoot him. l aimed
at that other fellow there" he said
indicating one of Ledger's compan'
ions, who was standing in the crowd
some distance away. "He knocked me
down and was going to do me up, and
/ didn't intend to get the worst of IL,
Those fellows were all bigger than
me, and they've been beating us ev'
cry time they run into us.
That fellow had me down, and the
gang of them would have beat me 20
death if l hadn't shot.
II raised upon my knees and pulled
the revolver and blazed away.
didn't mean to shoot ledger, but the
other fellow, who Knocked me down.
I'm sorry if Ledger's dead, bat
couldn't help it.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
WHERE FIRST FLAG WAS MADE
The Historic Dwelling, on Arch
Street, Philadelphia, Is TO lie
Preserved.

Philadelphia, Feb. 15.-The Ameri-
can Flag House and Betsy Ross
Memorial association have purchased
the historic dwelling on Arch street,
I'm which was made the first American
flag. The-purchase price was S25.15O
of which S19,150 was paid, mort.
gage of $4,000 remaining.
The association was incorporated
four years ago, and the money TO ef-
feet the purchase was raised by indi-
vidual subscriptions of ten cents.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20

Lydia T.. Pinkhnm's Vegc-
table Compound cured me and made
mo well, and that IS why l gladly
write you this, and gladly thank you
six bottles was all took, together
with your Pills. My headache and
bacxache and kidney trouble went,
never 10 return the burning sensation
/ had left altogether; my general
health was 80 improved I felt as young
and light and happy as at twenty
--MRs. LOUISE Gmson, ASIA Langley
Ave, Chicago, Ill.-S50oo forfeit " aboas
fsFiiponlaI 10 cot ecasias
II YOU feel that there Is anything at
all unusual or puzzling about your
case. or II you wish confidential advice
OF the most experienced, write 20 Mrs.
Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, and you win
b. advised free OF charge Lydia T..
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
has cured and Is curing Thousands Cd
cascs of female trouble.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
NOT IN THE CRIMINAL CODE.
Doubt. n There Il such an Of
fense a. "Attempted suicide"

Philadelphia, Feb. 15.-Herbert
Wright of this city has been ar
raigned before Judge Arnold on thu
charge of taking laudanum with sui.
cidal intent. Wright pleaded gull
ty' 10 attempting suicide but not
with intent 20 kill himself. In dis
missing the case Judge Arnold said
he doubted II there is such an OF.
Tense in this country as attempted
suicide.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20

The American army IL the most effects.
organization in tbs void. The men are w'I
fed and well paid, but these alone viii ~,
make a good soldier. lie must have st,aSs
nerves and a strong constitution. To 6et,
disease It Is also necessary to have the sam,
requirements. III you are weak and nervon.
you need Hostetter'a Stomach Bites ~,
once. IL will steady your nerves and cus'
indigestion, heartburn, dizziness and con-.
Itipation. Try IL.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
Veteran Found starving.

Evansville, Ind, Feb. 15.-Fred
White and wife were discovered in an
abandoned building, Friday, almost
starved to death. They said they had
nothing 10 eat for several weeks.
White is an old soldier, aged 65, and
it is feared he will die as the result
OF his going so long without food.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
shoemaker's .'PIpe'' story.

Savannah, Mo, Feb. 15.-It now
transpires that Maynard Shoemaker,
alias Ed Smith, the Council Bluffs
Ia.) man who claimed 10 have wit
messed the killing of Frank Richard.
son, December "a, 1900, was doing
time in the Nebraska penitentiary
when the crime was committed.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
Fire In Elevator Plant.

st. Louis, Feb. 15.-Fire partially
destroyed the four-story building
occupied by the William A. Miller Co.,
manufacturers Of elevators, 100 Pine
street, Friday afternoon. The loss TO
building, stock and machinery will
reach $4,000; insured up to the SO
per cent. limit.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
BENCH WARRANT FOR SNYDER
The Kansas City Millionaire Promo.
ter Charged with Bribery By the
~. Louis Grand Judy.

st. Louis, Feb. 15.-Robert NJ. Syn.
der, the millionaire promoter of Kan,
sas City, is charged with bribery in
bench warrant issued by Judge
Ryan Saturday. lie has been indicted
by the grand jury for completely in
the Central Traction Doodle scandal
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
Absconding Cashier Indicted.

Toledo, o., Feb. 15.-Frank Brady,
cashier of the Imperial Savings Co.,
which recently failed, has been in
dicted. 1t is alleged that he secured
1000 of the banks funds. Brady is
now in South America
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
CharIes N. Yerkes, Inneas.

London, Feb. 15.-Charles Il. Yerles
has been confined to his room, as the
result of a chill, but he has trans.
acted business daily and is improv.
ing. Mr. Yerkes expects to be out
by Monday next
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
Oklahoma Products for worlds Fair.

Guthrie, Okla, Feb. 15,-By unani-
nous vote, the Agricultural, Horticul-
tural and Irrigation society of okla
homa and Indian territory decided TO
make a special display of fruits and
vegetables as the Louisiana Purchase
eXDOsitiOn.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
KIDNEY TROUBLES.
Mrs. Louise M. Gibson SAYS
That This Fatal Disease h
Easily Cured by Lydia L.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
nOnnd-

DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM felt very
discouraged two yoara ago, had sui.
fcrcd 50 long with kidney troubles and
other complications, and had taken ~
much medicine without relief that
began 10 think there was no hope for
me. Life looked so good 10 me, but
what IL life without health2 l wanted
20 be well.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
Question of Alien Immigration.

London, Feb. 15.-The government
has decided to appoint a royal com.
mission to inquire into the question
of alien Immigration.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
DnnIsh state.man Dend.

Copenhagen, Feb. l5.-Herr Hoerup,
the minister of public works, who
has been suffering from cancer. IL
dead.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20

The man who Rttends strictly 10 nj.
own business may have less business N
attend 20, but IL will pay him larger dvi.
dends.--Christian EndeaVor World.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
stops the Cough and works O,
the Geld.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. PrioeZ.

The longer we know a man the Nor,
things we find out about him that we pevsr
should have suspected. indianapolis New,
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-02-20
$500 FROM SI.oo.

VIM. Kelley. Lawrence Co. o.. made on St1o
worth Of tomato seed, bought from tho John A.
sAlzer Seed Co. Lacrosse, Wis, last summer
over $500 That pays
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-04-10

Born quarter of century be-
fore James, serving nine counties
of the district as commonwealth
attorney, making one canvass for
circuit judge, an avowed candidate
for congress for twelve months,
Mr.. Grassland cries out, rings
and rings" because he is not Civ
en- thrice the time given the can
didates two years ago in which to
get acquainted with his party.
Methuselah hsd more grounds to
complain of the brevity of his ear
ly morning gambol on the dewy
swards of mother earth, than has
Sam Grassland to nourish a half
grown sigh about his treatment in
this matter.