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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-07-16
WANTS WAITECApS.
Queer Request Made to Smith.
land Postmaster.

Postmaster X III. Mcclure last
week received the following amu-
sing letter from Buckeye, Mo .
says the Smithland Banner. The
remarkable part of the letter Is
that 1t comes from the swamps of
Missouri, whore the citizen hss no
appetite for breakfast unless he
has killed fellow mau before
time for the early morning smile
had arrived. We p1blish the let.
ter verbatim:
Buckeye, Mo, June Is, 1903
Kind Sir: take pleasure in wri-
ting you few lines. | ask of you
a favor; please inform tho qua
cluck baud of whitecaps of Ken
lucky 10 como down and do our
little sawmill town favor, they
will be greatly rewarded for their
trouble. There is one family that
needs something done so bad. The
family consists of Jake Kern, Lee
Cunningham and three boys. The
boys out to be at the reform school,
1t is not respectful place for a
human being 10 live at, most Of
the people are here TO make a hon
est living aud cant Gee mi mute 5
peace, they carry on such conduct
before the people. l would be
glad TO know they would DO torn
up from here. They ale from Pop.
lar Bluffs. The Missouri people
havn't got grit enough, or they
would not allow such trash TO live
here. There are some others. but
none as mean or trashy as they.
DO all you can for us. Please pass
theee few lines TO the ones you
think are tine right ones aud |
hope they will take a hold IF this
matter and see through it for my
families sake and others sake al
50. II they come inquire where
they live and they will find anoth-
or house very close something like
Kern's.
The mill is Bement saw mill,
about 3 or 4 miles from Buckeye,
Mo. | will close hoping this will
be attended to at once.
Yours truly,
ANON.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-07-16
A PATHETIC SCENE.

The most pathetic scene ever
witnessed in the Fayette county
Jail was Friday morning, when
Mrs +. G. O'Brisn and her twelve
year old son Joseph babe their last
farewell TO Claude O'Brien. the
doomed murderer TO be hanged
there July 2Ith They called at
the Jail at 1880, on their way to
the train, and asked Jailer Wal
lace TO allow them to kiss their
son and brother goodbye, and al
though the jailer had told them
they could not be allowed to SO o
the prisoner again, he yielded to
the mothers pleadings and had the
condemned boy brought down
stairs, where he was permitted to
kiss his mother and brother good
bye.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-07-16
QUIET AT EVANSVILLE.
Soldiers Leave. The Grand Jury
Indict Many.

The last of the state troops left
Evansville Friday morning, it be-
ing thought unnecessary to keep
them there longer, Everything is
quiet and the city has resumed it's
wonted air. With the disappear
ance of the military aspect of the
case the people are settling down
to their normal condition aud bus
mess, which had been practically
suspended for several days, is re-
suming its accustomed activity.
Confidence has been restored by
the presence of the militia, rs an
evidence that the state will maiu-
tain order, and there is little APP
prehensiou of further trouble
Reports were current that the mob
is fully organized, and only wait
ing to see the militia leave the city
when they would again attack the
negroes, run them out of the city,
and get even" with the members
of the local military company and
the deputy sheriffs who did the
ahooting.
The grand jury is conducting
its Investigations secretly. Depots
are being guarded to prevent the
escape of those concerned in the
rioting. 1t is expected that 100
indictments may be returned.
Lee Brown will probably be
tried at the regular term of court,
He is considered in no danger
from the effects of his wound.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-07-16
DIED IN PENITENTlARY.

"Jeemes" Henry Morris, a COL
oreI boy sent from here to the
penitentiary about year ago fol-
shooting and wounding his broth
er Frank, dice in the Eddyville
prison last week and the body was
brought here for interment. He
was about Is years If age and was
serving a four year sentence
Smithla Banner.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-07-16
TO KENTUCKY FOR SAFETY.

TheIe's a smile that won come
off today, and it extends all the
way from Charleston to San An
tonic. 1t is caused by the an
noCncement that the terrified ne
groes ARE fleeing for safety from
Indiana to Kentucky" We have
a COED deal to say up here in the
north, and with voices trembling
with horror and indignation about
the outrageous treatment of ne.
groes down south, but with the
recollection of the outbreaks in
Illinois, Indiana and Delaware
and with the fact before us that
the negroes are seeking for safety
among the very people whom we
ha le regarded as their persecut.
ors, it may be advisable for us to
suspend judgment and let the
south work out the problem in IFS
own way. We commend the col.
ored brother to the hospitality of
kentucky and ask for him an asy.
lum and refuge until our hot
northern blood is cooled suffi-
GENTLY to allow him to return to
IDdiana.-Chicago Post.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-07-16
A STRANGE BlRTHMARK.

A child has been born to the
wife of Mr.. Charles Scarborough,
of near Dover, Tenn, with birth
mark which is creating considera-
bic comment and is being viewed
by sc pres of people. On one of
the child's legs is plainly to be
seen a large rod heart across which
are the words, From God" Some
regard it as the near approach OF
the second Messiah.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-07-16
FOR THE SCHOOLS
More Funds are Needed, Says
Supt. McChesney.

ChohO sC0Rh' 49,
is sending out to county superin-
tendents and institute workers and
educators generally a copy of a
petition which reads as follows:
Whereas, The recent extin-
guishment of practically all of the
States debt renders it unnecessa-
ry to set aside 5 cents of the state
revenue for sinking fund purpo-
ses. as provided in present appor-
tionment; and
Whereas, the present school
fund is inadequate to the demand
of the system, only five months
term being maintained, and at ex-
tremely low salaries.
Therefore, be it Resolved, That
it is the sense of this institute
that the coming general assembly
should enact law so changing up
the apportionment that at least 3
cents be transferred from the sim
king fund to the school fund"
With the petition is a letter
signed by Mr. McChesney in which
he says:
Under the present apportion-
ment law, cents of the 80 cents
state tax goes into the sinking
fund. This has been necessary in
order to accumulate an amount
sufficient to pay the interest on
the state debt and to retire the
bonds at their maturity. AS near.
ly the entire state debt was dis
charged by the recent purchase
of the state bonds with the money
obtained from the federal govern
ment on our war claim, it is no
longer necessary that so much be
turned into the sinking fund. 1t
is thought that 2 cents, perhaps
less still, will be sufficient for all
sinking fund purposes. This be-
ing the case an effort will be made |
to secure the passage of an act by |
the coming general assembly, |
changing the apportionment so
that at least 3 cents shall be trans
ferred from the sinking fund to
school fund. This would not in
crease the peoples taxes, and |
would add about $4,000 annual.
ly to the school fund.
Il suggested this proposition to
the Superintendent Conference,
and Institute Instructors Conven-
ton, at the recent meeting at Lex.
ington, and the meeting, by reso-
luton, requested me to suggest
that each institute in the state dis
cuss this question, and take such |
action by way of resolution as the
members think proper If your
institute adopts a resolution ia
voring the proposition, you will
please forward copy of same to me,
as l wish to present to the general
assembly the views of the school
people of the state on the ques.
ton. l enclose a form of resolu.
tions which is, of course, only sug-
eestive.
ut was also the sense of the re-
cent meeting at Lexington that
each institute should discuss the
new law relative to the voting of
a county tax for extension of the
school term, and taking such &C
ton as they may deem wise, Tie
meeting expressed the hope that
the teachers of the state might
open the campaign for longer
terms by q resolution endorsing
the law at their institutes, and
by such other steps as they deem.
ed necessary to show their faith by
their works.
Yours for longer terms, better
salaries and better schools"
II. V, MCCHEsNEY.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09

nail shoes in the performance of the
daily labor, and who may not desire to
be thus encountered in going to and
from their work. In a device recently
brought out to meet this demand the
metal sole can be taken off like skate
and laid aside until again wanted.
The removable metal shoe sole is
shown herewith. 1t consists of a shape
of the size and lines of a heavy shoe
sole, with portions cut away to de-
crease the weight as far as possible.
On the front and side edges are clamp
pieces adapted to engage with the soles
. of the shoes and hold the metal sole
in place, in much the same manner
as is done in the case of locking skates
At suitable point forward of the heel
there is secured to the leather sole a
plate with tOngue-piece adapted to
lock with the rear part of the metal
sole and to hold the same rigidIy in
place, and yet to permit of it's CON
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09

family, closely resembling the banana
plant. The latter has a leaf similar
in shape to that Of the abaca, but Of
a slightly darker green. The differ
enCe in appearance must be told by the
expert; the inexperienced can tell the
difference only by tasting the fruit.
The abaca tastes like a green persim-
mon. Many of the natives are en-
gagged in its growth and sale. 1t flour
ishes on billy ground, and, like the
banana plant, takes about three years
to flower. When it comes to the flow
ering age it is cut down and made
ready for scraping. The stalk springs
up again from the roots, and soon be-
gins it's aspiration to go to seed. 1t is
not permitted to do so, however, as
the seeding process reduces the quality
of the fiber.
The abaca grows to the height of
eight feet, but is not a tree in any
sense except that it gives shade. It's
leaves run from its roots, Unfolding
the flower stem until near the top,
when they branch out into great way
ing fans. The manner of growth can
be compared to nothing in the United
States except young onion, which is
not a fair illustration on account of
the insignificant size of the latter. But
the leaf layers are wound in that way,
though they are fully u quarter of an
inch thick and six inches wide.
The whiteness of the hemp desig-
mates its grade, of which there are
four. Blnder-twine hemp is classed as
current" fair current" and brown"
There are without doubt many tricks
in this trade, and they are worked all
the way from the lazy cultiyator to the
exporting agent and back again.
The pressing of hemp costs 81 a bale;
the landing and shipping charges at
Manila are thirty cents a bale. The
| freight to Manila averages about 81. %
4 bale The jobber's profit is enor-
nous.
A great many things are made of
hemp, from floor mattings to binder
twine The natives select the very
finest of the fibre and weave a delicate
fabric which is as expensive as the
finest silk, and they make their rough
garments of it as we'll Sail cloth is
made of it. and cordage, too. Manils
paper is made of the rope ends; carpets
are manufactured of it; it is used il
upholstery and to make hammocks
1t is asserted that Paris milliners us,
hemp in making bonnets. The tim
will come when new uses will be foun,
for it and its waste, which is yer,
large
Most of us can find fault withou
the use Of a search warrant
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09

A rare and interesting trophy is now
on exhibition among the North Amerl-
can Indian collection in the new west
wing of the American Museum Of
Natural History. 1t is the scalp-lock
shirt worn in battle by War Eagle, the
famous, fierce old Sioux warrior. More
than ordinary interest is attached to
this garment from the fact that It is
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09

This boat it is interesting to note,
was presented to the Car, Ivan the
Terrible, by our Queen Elizabeth.
When Peter the Great was a boy at
Moscow, he played with this boat. and
had her repaired so that he could sail
with her in a lake. This led to the i'll
terest that he ever afterwards took
in naval matters, and the founding
of the Russian nayy-his first war
ships being little more than copies OF
this craft. He it was who christened
her "The Little Father of the Russian
Fleet" a name she has borne ever
since, and in Russia she is regarded
reverentially."
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09

said to be the only garment of its
kind in existence-at least the only one
that has yet come into the hands Of
the white man. Extraordinary and
peculiar interest is attached to 1t from
the fact that nearly two hundred or
more human locks Of hair cover the
front and back portions Of the same.
These are all from the heads of victims
slain either in battle or massacre dur
ing the early days of frontier life,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09
New Heater For Gas Jets

An attachment for boiling water and
performing such operations on a jet
filled with an incandescent mantle is
among the recent novelties. There are
many attachments on the market for
heating water over a fishtail burner,
but with an incandescent burner such
fittings are useless. The accompany
ing illustration shows an all-brass
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09

on the top of the table. The operator
puts the sheet in place and drops the
lid over it, which insureS perfect con-
tact of the paper with the negative.
Pressure on the treadle opens Il wing
shutter under the table top, which
heretofore protected the negative from
the action of the light. A second or
two at the most is sufficient for the
exposure, and as the treadle is allowed
to fall back into its normal position,
the shutter is again closed. Upon
raising the lid the paper is projected
by a spring attachment, leaving all
in readiness for the succeeding sheet.
The operators at st. Louis have be-
come very proficient with this clever
bit Of mechanism, and one Of the young
ladies recently established the record
of SAG prints in one hour, the snme
negative being used during all that
time. On another occasion, when il
was necessary to make prints from
thirty different negatives 1900 prints
were made in three hours. The latter
task, under ordinary circumstances,
would have required the services OF
six men.
The prints made use of so lavishlS
by the Exposition authorities are foI
the purpose of advertising the event
The prints are sent to newspapers and
journals of various kinds which make
use of matter of this character.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09

venient removal when it is so desired
The wearing surface Of the metal sole
is furnished with points, much the
same as those of the hob-nails. BE
sides being a very great comfort, this
scheme is said to make very great
addition to the life of a pair of Shoes
for the reason that the wear is equally
distributed between the leather and
the metal sole
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09
) An TuE AMEWCAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY.

The material is Of heavy buckskin
made in primitive Indian fashion.
-Four rows Of fine porcupine work, '
shape, are stitched in the front and
back, sewed with sinews. and to these
bands are fastened the many locks OF
hair. The locks are Of all grades and
colors, many long aad fine ones being
undoubtedly those of women. The full
history of the coat has not been ascer-
tained.-New York Mail and Express.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09

The Oyster Is stupid thing;
lie cannot dance. he cannot sing.
He cannot oven read OF write
lndeed, ne isn't very bright
When In September school begins
CA school Of FISH. / mean
The fishes come with shining fms
And sit In rows with happy grins.
But Oyster isn't seen.
lie just lies lazy in his bed,
Although IT'S day:
And so TO oystermen o'earhead
He falls a prey.
st. Nicholas.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09
RAPID PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS.
FIXTURES Made as If Turned Cut Of q
Printing Press.

The record for rapid Photographic
printing has been broken by machine
recently invented ana which Is now
engaged IN the work of turning out
prints for the publicity bureau OF the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition. This
machine Is a very compact aIair no
larger than a small table. The cabinet
seen In the Illustration herewith repro
duced, under the table top contains a
800 candle-power electric light which
IS constantly IN operation and which Is
covered I'm order TO concentrate all
the light rays on the sheet of sensitive
paper. The latter Is held I'm place over
the light by n device which is to be
seen I'm the top Of the table. The print
ing operation is performed by the man
ipulati0n OF a treadle, which Is moved
back, and forth under the table, and the
prints are made almost as rapidly MS
this can be done. In fact, the speed
of this machine is almost as great 90
n foot-pOwer printing press.
The paper used In the machine is
what is known as the developing pa
per. which is sensitive TO artificial
light. The sheets Of the desired size
are placed in some convenient place
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09
'The Little Father Of
the Russian Fleet. 81

At the recent celebration of the BIZ
centenary of the founding of St Pc
tersburg the ancient craft above shown
figured largely in the ceremonies. Con-
corning her the London Graphic says:
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09

Mans fondness for sharing his
misfortune is equalled only by his
hesitancy in whacking up his good
luck.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09

stove, which can be used under the
circumstances by removing the mantle
and chimney holder. 1t is asserted
that it will boil a pint of water in about
three minutes.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09
How Hemp is Crown.

Hemp of the Philippine Islands, or
rather the plant from which it is manu-
featured, is known in scientific circles
as 'musa textilus' and by the natives
as abaca. 1t belongs to the plantain
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09
Removable Shoe Sole.
Can Be p t on and OFF Much Like a
Skate.

A removable metal sole for shoes is
novelty which will be appreciated by
many labOring men, more particularly
those engaged in some classes Of mill
work, who are compelled to wear hob
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09

OF the children of scnool age in Rus
STA 100000 are receiving no instruc
tion.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09

One of the most pitiabl1 instances OF
the suffering caused by the prolonged
droughts that have been reported from
all over the world this season comes
from Africa, whence a correspondent
writes: 1T is a common thing to Sc
horses. when the surface water has
dried up. digging in the sand TO get
water TO quench their thirst; and It is
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09

surprising how deep they can dig. In
the recent drought they were known
to dig three and four feet down, and in
many cases they struck The bottom
without getting to water. Hundreds
persisted from thirst, and some died
while in a weakened state from the
sand giving way and holding them
fast by the fore legs when down Ia a
deep hole"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09

The average man who talks about not
being appreciated is really a chump.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09
TILE NAN HE NEEDED.

Virtue may be its own reward, but some
people make a trademark OF it.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09

TIE expert accountant generally
speaks dgaratlgelY
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09

Most of us can find fault without
the use Of a search warrant
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-10-09

Money refunded for each package Of
PUTNAL FADELEss Dyes If unsatisfac-
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-04-01
SACHS OPENING TODAY

The center of attraction this morn.
ing has been Sachs millinery opening
Dozens of ladies have been admiring
the daintiness and style OF the new
patterns and sbirt-waiy hats, and the
salesladies have been kept busy trying
different shapes and trimmings on
many customers
Sachs store upholds its name for
up.to-dateness in the Easter opening
and never before have so many beauti
ful hats and bonnets been on display
In Honolulu at a single showing. Dame
Fashions choicest creations are ar.
ragged artistically in the millinery show
window and special effort has been
made with good effect to trim the win.
dow in manner that would more than
do credit To any OF the large Eastern
houses. The arrangement is a repre-.
sentation Of the Rock of Ages" and
the cross Is made entirely of white
handkerchlefs, The window display t..
self is worthy OF a special trip to
Sachs. The prettiest hats are reserv-
ed for the showing within. and no lady
should miss seeing them.
Souvenirs are given away during the
day to ladies', and water wings are
presented with each purchase of a
cnild hat The opening continues all
tomorrow and Friday.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-04-01
Sac Sanford. and see rlght.

See Sanford. and see right.
PRIMO BOOK BEER at the Pan.
theon Saloon 10 cents glass.
c. b. MacInnis has resigned from the
management of the Handy KATE.
See Notice to Creditors in re estate
of Paul Heinrich Frederick Carl Isen.
berg
Fre-bly roasted, pure Kona coffee
zoe pound at the Kalihi Store. Phone
White 1851.
The American schooner Mary
Foster will sail for Kaanspali this aft
ernoon for sugar.
Kodaks and all Photographic ap.
paratus sold at the most reasonable
figures at Honolulu Photo-Supply Co
Jessie Kaae was confirmed by Judge
Robinson as executrix of the estate OF
Margaret V. Carter, deceased, objec.
tons having been withdrawn. The
bond is $4,000.
The decision of the Supreme Court
partly reported elsewhere orders a new
trial of the ejectment suit of Hawaiian
Trust & Investment Co. VS.. Annie Bar.
ton and Others. II relates to Hotel
street property.
J. l.. Rockwell. formerly business
manager of The Bulletin, left in the
Alameda today for his home in Iii.
nois. Mr.. Rockwell has been promi.
nent in the musical circles of the city
and is deservedly popular about town.
a large number OF friends were at the
steamer to given a proper send.off.
Judge De Bolt has signed an order
allowing Lahapa Halsey to withdraw
$1,000 from the Bank OF Hawaii, being
the proceeds of land sold which were
deposited in that bank In the name OF
Mekia Kealakai for Lahapa Halsey. A
petition to have the owner OF the
money declared insane was dismissed
on March at the instance Of s. W,
Knleikini, the petitioner.
Among the passengers departing in
the Alameda this noon were S. u. Rose
of the Wilder Steamship Company and
Mrs. Rose. who go to San Francisco to
De present at the interment there OF
the remains of their daughter, Mrs.
Bruguiere.. the late wife Of Captain c.
J. Brug'iierc. commander of the United
States transport Ingalls,. who died I'm
Manila about two months ago. Her re.
mains were taken TO San Francisco In
a United States transport and will be
Inferred there.
DO 0 o o c o o o
there has been bad blood between Nc
Carthy and Kean, the former wishing
to ship Kean ON vessel on which the
sailor objected to ship.