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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-10-29
THE SPELLING BEE.
Something About the 0rthcgrphy
OF Our Citizens.

; Last Friday night al the school build
/ ing 10 the chApcl hall al old fashioned
/ Spelling Bee was given by Mis- Maggie
Moore pupils IN tho Third and Fourth
grades. The exercises which were high
/ ly eutertaing we're opened with a quar-
tctte boy Mlsses Haynes, Bigham. Price
and Dos, and was indeed. beautiful
Next followed recitation Boy Miss
Pauline Blgham. "The New Baby. EGd
u VAs rendered 10 a. air Of composure
and full % feeling aud proved the little
lady has talent Of no ordinary degree
m that direction Next followed the
song by Mr.. and Mrs Travis, and before
IT. sweet notes died away the audience
encored them and almost demanded a
repetition. but we're denied the pleasure.
Next Mis-. Daisy Clark was quickly uam
Ell for recitation, Fishing on sunday. o."
which Vss one Of the best subjects pos
sIble, and It gave the bright eiocutioni,t
an opportunity 10 display her talent.
Everyone enjoyed this very much.
1heu the juveniles were arranged IN
battle royal, Master MAury Boston lead
ing one side and Master Homer Moore
tie other
Little MIS- Madeline jenkins vas the
Ff.Es slansfin the initial contest be
ireea tie scholars. Is NAs a pleasure
20 sl;aess tie alternating lights and
Dads playing over her unusually eI
pres,lve countsnAnce a. the ups and
doEIs q The tEo sldes gradually focused
TO her ultimate triumph. She vAs round
y che-red And she deserved every bat Of
20
The old Webster speller. ordinarily
known a. the -Oiue back EAs treated
by the Rev. jane Proe nth a. air O.,
indifference thA, "a most comforting to
the "Fluonpar side 10 MI Maggie
hoore's spelling be-.
The Lumber contingent "a can
tanned by Judge Pierce, Who spells his
family name the same a. did Presideu,
Franklin Pierce, Who vas native o,
New Hampshire, aud who had many OF
the Characteristic Of our esteemed
townsman.
The lumber crowd vas selected and
looked after by Judge Pierce uith the
same careful consideration that he On.
plays IN the Sunday school room. and u
The other side secured a speller Of local
reputation strategy and strategy Of the
deepest dye had to be used.
There were tNenty two deyotees Of the
national game lined up. eleven on each
'ide and probably no more intellectual
ooking crowd ever Appeared in this hall .
II learning, barring Of course the two
Had Judge Pierce not spelled lumber
With two "u's" he probably would still /
'e standing erect and unApproachAble
n this particular line OF art.
tluorspar the word that caused tho
lndolng OF Mr.. Roberts, who was the
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-10-29
Bankrupt Notice.

The District Court 81 United States
for Western District Of Kentucky. IN the
matter OF 5. II. Cassidy 4 Co, firm
composed Of 5. II Cassidy VIM. =. DIV
Gus and Frank b. Dycus, and r. b. Dy
Gus 4 Co, all ot Dycusburg, Csiitenden
county, Kentucky, notice il hereby given
that the above persons were idjudicAted
bankrupt 90 the 2ith day OF October.
1908. and notice Is hereby given that the
INST meeting OF the creditors will be held
IN the Office OF the County CLERK 81 C,,t
tenden county, At Marion, XIV, on Nov
ember 10th. 1903 At 10 O'Clock in the
morning, al which time said creditor.
may attend. appoint trustee. examine
the hankrup;s papers and attend 10 such
other business A. may come before the
meeting
JNO w. LANDES,
Referee m Bankruptcy.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-10-29
NEW SALEM.

| The dryest fall in % years, va
ter for man aud beast is getting
very scarce; what little grass anc
wheat that was sown is injurIng
greatly for want Of rain.
Corn husking is in full blast
The corn crop is good one.
Miss Duke Hayden. OF Salem,
attended church at New Salem
Sunday.
Bro Lowrey came up to his reg
ulsr appointment at New Salem
the fourth Saturday and Sunday
He was accompanied by his daugh
ter, Miss Cora
Frank Cspron Of Johnson coun-
ty, Ill was the guest Of his father
aud mother last week.
Some more land trading T 4
pending has sold II jim Mahsu
aud Frank Capron hio farm known
as the Brown place.
Old man Coxey, who moved
from here last fall. 10 Missouri,
moved back again last week, anu
will work part Of the W c. Tynef
farm next year.
1t is never too hot or too cold
for Uncle Billy Fuller - catch
fish; your correspondent Is under
many thanks to the old gentleman
for a nice fry.
The protracte1 meeting ~ss cal.
led in for this time aud vail begin
the Saturday before the 4,h Sun
day in Nov.
John Pace mas moved on the
John 7 Kirk farm TOR the next
year.
NMrs Corda McWhirter, % Pa
ducsh is visiting her parents, Jno
Conyers and wife, and other rela.
ives.
Mrs William Tbrel keld Of Hur.
ricsne, IS the quest of relatives IN
this section this week.
Miss Gill Watson has returned
home from two weeks visit 10
her brothers at Padudah,
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-10-29

There is not a shadow of dou bt
that bowling is on a kboom in this
vicinity. The ALLEY" which is
kept in fine condition, and is as
"clean as a pin" is crowded daily
nightly, too-and many young
and old, who had not engaged in
the game for years are back again
battling for honors on the wooden
strip. Ten pins have always been
a favorite amusement, and has had
several seasons of popularity. At
one time the demand for alleys all
over the country WAS so great
that they were built out of all
kinds of materials, and under all
kinds of conditions, with very lit
tie comfort for bowlers.
To show the nation Al popularity
of the game we quote from the
Indianapolis Sentinel:
ut is now proposed to organize
City Bowling Association on the
lines laid by the Bowling Con-
gress. All clubs are eligible to
mem bership. Those that are not
taking part in tournament must
have a practice night once in two
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-10-29

| will until the LIST of Jan
uary make frst-class artificial
teeth on best rubber plates,
finely finished and a perfect fit
for 81 for either upper or lower
set; S14 for both, and | guar.
antee them to be fully equal in
everyway to any made in the
county or state. Teeth extract
ed carefully and with as little
pain as possible with perfect
safety. | warrant all my fill
ings to stay in and my gold
crowns to stay on. If you
need Dental Work come and
see me. Office on same hall
with telephone office.
I. II. COssITr, Dentist.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-10-29

DYCUsBURG, KY, Oct. "a, 1903
EDITOR PRESS: As it has come
to our knowledge that a petition
has been circulated stating or in
sinuating that Judge Gordon was
here while drunk on the night OF
the 18th inst, Che Gordon and
Pratt, having spoken here that
night. Now in justice to Judge
Gordon We the undersigned were
present and heard Gordon and
Pratt speak, and most cheerfulIy
state that we do not believe he
was intoxicated in any manner
whatever
A 5 Hallowell, Ed Ramape, +
II McReynolds, d NIB Charles.
w L Mitchell, G A Burkes. Lu.
clan Vosier, Isaac f. Martin, Jno
G. Griffin, II f Wells, &c Ben
nett, ? X Cooksey, FreI Ramage,
j d Ramsey, j a Graves, f A Vo
sier, S L Yancey, J B Washington
Obe Simmons, H B Bennett, r p
= Cook ley, 5 H Cassidy, Ben A
Bry an, A l. Charles, w w Ben.
nett.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-10-29
MARRIAGE LICENSE

Oct Is Finis Belt to Nora J Butler
Oct 10 Wm. r. Carnahan to Mss
EstelIe Gilbert.
Oct q C. x. Newbell to Miss Ina n
Hunt
Oct. as. W. Agee n Miss Birdie
hughes.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-10-29
The Safer Way.

To call man liar
May sometimes bring a spst:
inst say "You are a politician"
And let it go at that.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-10-29
Qte pre&s.
6. NJ. JENKINS.
Editor and Publisher,

OBITU ARIES:-Not exceeding 10 lines
will be published free Of charge. All
over 10 lines at cents per line.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT:-sl.o 90
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-10-29

Democratic Ticket, 1903.
&
For Governor:
J. G. W. BECKHAM.
For Lieutenant Governor:
". P. THORNE.
For Auditor:
S. W. HAGAR.
For Treasurer.
HENRY NJ. BCSWORTH.
For Secretary Of State.
II. V. MCCHESNEY.
For Attorney General.
y. b. HAYS.
For Supt. Public instruction.
JAS. H. FUQUA, SR.
For Commissioner Of Agriculture
HUBERT VREELAND.
For Clerk of Court of Appeals:
J. MORGAN CHM.
For Railroad Commissioner:
Med. FERGUSON.
For Circuit Judge
j. F. GORDON, Of Hopkins.
For Commonwealth Attorney:
JOHN l.. GRAYOT.
For Representative:
T. EVERETT BUTLER.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-10-29

Gopher will serve oysters on ice or
cooked TO order.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-10-29

For Railroad Commissioner
Med. FERGUSON.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-10-29

For Commonwealth Attorney
JOHN l.. GRAYOT.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-10-29

For Circuit Judge
j. F. GORDON, of Hopkins.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-10-29

For Representative:
T. EVERETT BUTLER.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-06
HARLEM HANDICAP TODAY.
Classic Event VIII Be Run Over a
Slow and Heavy Track.

Chicago, June 5.-The $4,000 Harlem
National handicap will be run tomorrow
at Harlem over a slow and heavy track.
Out of more than 100 nominations for the
event an even twenty are carded to start.
In the list of candidates are four Ameri-
can Derby candidates and some of the
best handicap horses racing in the west.
McChesney, the favorite in the winter
books, is doubtful starter owing to the
bad condition of the track. C. S. Hildretn,
who is training the big horse, said to-
light that it did not look as if McChesney
would have a chance, even If he started,
as the horse Is not mudder.
With the prospects of a bad track Fly
ing Torpedo has been cut from 10 to l
down to to 2, and he may go to the post
favorite. In the overnight betting Ea-
vonius, Gregor K, Lingust, Epicure,
Lucien Appleby, Bells Commoner and
Hargis were played heavily.
The American Derby colts entered to
start are Linguist, Gregor Il, Lendln
and Alright. The most popular of these
among the bettors is Gregor K. on ac-
count of the decided beating he gave
Lucien Appleby in a mile handicap at
Hawthorne.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-06
President Arrives al Washington
and Gets Hearty Reception
TRAVELLED $4,000 MILES
Secretary Hay Calls at White House,
But Stayed Only Short While, -
President Spent Evening
With Hls Family.

Washington. June 25.-President Rooss-
Welt returned to Washington tonight from
his trip of over two months throughout
the west He was given hearty reeep-
ton by the people of the capital. The
President responded to the greetings given
him and on the drive from the PENN
sylvania station to the White House re-
peatedly stood up In his carriage and
waved his hat and bowed his acknowl-
edgements to the people that lined the
street He looked the picture of health.
Many government officers met the Pres
ident at the station. Postmaster General
Payne threw his arms about Mr.. Roose-
welt and whispered to him. When the
President reached home he reviewed the
high school cadets who had formed his
escort from the railroad station to the
White House. The marine band was play
ing in the backyard and there were many
assembled to welcome the travel home
President Roosevelt during the sixty
five days of his trip Travelled more than
1900 miles by rail, several hundred miles
by stage coach and carriage, more than
300 miles on horseback and as much as
100 miles on foot. lie made 265 speeches.
The schedule which was arranged by Sec
retary Loeb was carried out to the dot.
Hay Calls at White House.
Washington, June 5.-secretary Hay
called at the White House shortly after
the Presidents arrival tonight but stayed
only few minutes. The President spent
the evening with his family.
Secretary Hay will bring before the
President tomorrow the Russian situa-
ton, both as regards the Manchurian and
the Kishnef Incidents 1t Is expected
these matters and the postal Investigation
will consume most of the cabinets at
tention at its meeting tomorrow.
The position of this government as to
Russian affairs is extremely difficult. and
especially so because it is said of the
numerous resolutions adopted as to the
kishlneff affair. The situation has called
for the exercise of much tact, and 1t can
be said on the highest authority that thus
far no friction has occurred between the
Russian government and our own.
though the Russian government is disap-
pointed that resolutions still are being re-
ceved condemning Russia nothwith-
standing the assurances or the govern
ment and of the severe repressive meas
ures 1t has taken to prevent further out
breaks against the Jews.
Count Cassni, the Russian ambassador,
will the President within the next
few days and Russo-A American relations
will be discussed with thee view to
frank understanding between the two gov
ernments.
Mr. Mccormick, our ambassador at ST.
Petersburg, Is expected In Washington
Sunday, and 1t Is said that he intends to
do what he can to check further attacks
on the Russian government on the ground
that in large measure they are due to a
Misrepresentation of the Russian govern
ments position.
Mr.. Mccormick will see the Russian am
bassador while here and also President
Roosevelt.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-06
FINE MINERAL. LANDS LEASED.
Locke, Mountain & Co. of Admission
VIII Develop Property.

Admission. June ESPECIALLY locke,
Mountain 81 Co, of this city have secured
a lease for five years on one of the richest
pieces of mineral property in the south
and 1t is their purpose to begin at an
early date the improvement of the iron
ore sections of the land.
The property is known as the j. w.
Baker property and is located at and near
Kymulga, on the Mobile division Of the
Southern railroad. The land consists of
23OO acres, of which 400 are rich In min
erals. A chemical examination of the
ore shows it to run $3.50 per cent in metal
lie iron. less than 1-6th of per cent in
phosphorus and less than 8 per cent in
silica. Ore of this grade is about the
finest in the south as the best in the
brown ore section is lettle above 55 per
cent in metallic iron.
Messrs. Locke, Mountain & Co. will run
a branch line of railroad from the main
line at kymulga across a large creek to
their mines for loading purposes. At first
the ore will be raised by hand and later
they expect to put In machinery for get
ting out the ore.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-06
Preparing for Inspection.

Selma. June Especial. )-Extensiye
preparations are being made by the Dallas
Dragons, Troop C, A. N. G., to enter
tain Capt. w. II. Johnson. U. s. A., and
Adjutant General w. w. Brandon on next
Tuesday upon the occasion of their visit
to Selma to inspect the three companies
of the National Guard here.
barbecue will be given at Ravenwood
park and in the afternoon mounted in
spection of the Dragons will take place
on the drill grounds at Elkdale park.
Monday night Battery C will be inspected
and Tuesday night Company c will be
inspected, Troop c being inspected as
stated above. In the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-06
NACHEV EVINDICTEDA AND MORE
POSTAL FRAUDS UWEARTHED
MAcHEN DEMANDED FORTY
PER CENT OF CROFT BROS.

, Washington. June 5.-The indiet-
; ment against Mr.. Maehen embraces
, nine counts and consists of twen-
, ty-five typewriter pages. 1t fill
lows closely the form Of the war
, rant upon which Mr.. Machen was
, originally arrested, reciting his
, connection with the postoffice de-
, partment, his duties in connection
with the purchase of supplies,
etc, and the fact of the sale of the
letter box fasteners to the govern
ment by Groff Bros. upon his ad-
; vice and recommendation.
, The grand jurors find on their
oath than upon June 30. 1900, Mr..
Machen, with intent to have his
; decision and action as superinten-
; dent of free delivery in regard to
; a purchase of Croft fasteners in
, fiuenced thereby, did ask of Groff
Bros. a promise that they would
pay to him 40 per cent of any sum
which might be received by them
thereafter from the United States
through the postoffice department,
, If payment of such might be pro-
cured upon Mr.. Machen's advice.
and did receive the promise of
, Croft Bros. in accordance there
, with"
; The Indictment recites that In
, pursuance of this collusive under
standing Mr.. Machen received on
the various dates specified in the
original warrants the sum stated
at that time, aggregating in all
about $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-06
Western Union Files Answer.

Philadelphia, June 5.-Counsel repre-
senting the Pennsylvania Railroad COM
pany today filed in the United States Cir
cult Court of Appeals an answer to the
suit recently Instituted by the Western
Union Telegraph company. which asked
the court to modify its decree which held
that the Pennsylvania company had
legal right to remove the poles and wires
of the Telegraph company from along the
right of way of the railway. Three rea-
sons why the order Of the court should
not be modified are given by the COM
pany-that no final decree should be en-
tered; that there is no right of appeal
to the Supreme court Of the United states.
and that no order OF supercedas should
be granted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-06
Body Was Probably That Of Negro.

Selma, June 5.-(Speclal.) l.)-While those
who saw the body found floating in the
river yesterday state that 1t was that of
a white person, the strongest theory Is
that it was that of John Wesley, negro.
who was drowned while in swimming at
Montgomery about week ago. The body
was buried on the bank Of the river 1t
was terribly mutilated, the vultures hav-
ing picked the eyes out and the hair hav-
ing all slipped from the head. The body
was entirely nude perhaps, the strongest
indication that 1t was that of the young
negro who was drowned near Montgom-
erv
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-06
FOUND HANGING TO TRANsoM.
Strange Man Discovered in Staten
Island Home-Dies Quickly.

the body of a strange man hanging by
rope to the transom of door in an upper
room of her home early today. A police
man was CALLED and found that the man
was still alive. He was cut down and
revived but would give no account OF him
self moment later he sank into the
policeman's arms and died. The body was
left in the house until daybreak. pending
the arrival of the coroner, and Mrs. cour-
son, with her four children. were hysteri-
cal from freight
There is not the slightest trace of the
mans identity. How he happened to en-
ter the house of a stranger and hang him
self, as he had apparently done, is mys-
terry.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-06
Pail of Smoke over the Bay.

Baltimore, June 5.-A smoky pail so
thick that it obscured the sun and rem
dered navigation on the bay and river
difficult. and so strong in order as to be
easily detected, hung over Baltimore to-
day. Forest fires in New England and
New York caused this heavy volume Of
smoke. Down the river and upper bay
the conditions were much worse and
after noon the smoky pail became so
thick as to render navigation dangerous
Captains of vessels reported the condi-
tions down the bay as very bad and said
the farther they got away from the city
the stronger became the smell of smoke.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-06
senator Hanna Entertains.

Cleveland. June 5.-A party Of distin-
guished foreigners was entertained today
by Senator Hanna. General Garretson
and others. Among the visitors was
Baron Won Rheinbaben OF Berlin, Prus-
sian minister of finance; Won versen.
United States deputy consul general at
Berlin and Mortz Boxer of Remsheid.
Germany, commercial councillor and an
iron and steel expert. The party visited
the marine coaling stations and the ore
docks, and Senator Hanna will entertain
them at a banquet tonight
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-06
WALkoUTS AVERTED.
Trouble In Chicago Hotels Postponed
BY Agreement for Conference.

Chicago, June 5.-With two hotels and
twelve restaurants and lunch rooms al
ready tied up as the result of labor
troubles, cooks and walters endeavored to
spread the strike today by calling on the
help of three hostelries of the city.
Union delegates visited the Auditorium
hotel, the Auditorium annex and the
Palmer house restaurants. but walkouts
at these places were temporarily averted
by an agreement for a conference to talk
over the situation. The meeting was ar
ranged for 1 o'clock. and the decision of
the labor representatives to receive a
committee Of proprietors from the lead
ing hotels and restaurants came as re-
suit of the attitude of the powerful men
In labor circles. who were opposed TO the
action Of the employees In refusing TO
open negotiations.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-06
Stricken Down in Pulpit.

Admission, June 5.-(Special.) while
preaching at Mt. Calvary church. mis-
sion for colored Baptists in South An
niston, the Rev. G. w. D. Gaines, the pas
tor Of St. Zion Baptist church, was strick-
en- with heart failure and died before a
physician could be summoned. The church
is located near the corner of Second street
and Quintard avenue, and large congre-
CATION was present at the time. The col
ored minister was very popular with his
people and his church, under his direc-
ton, has about the largest congregation
in the city. His home was on Zion hill, in
the southwest part of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-06
carnenters, Strike Settled.

Philadelphia, June 5.-The strike of car
penters which has been in progress since
May / has been settled by compromise.
The original demand of the Brotherhood
Of Carpenters was so cents an hour for
an eight-hour working day. The agree
ment, which dates from June /. 1903
grants the men As cents an hour and eight
hours, with a half holiday on Saturday
from May l to October 30. and eight
hours every day from November TO
April SO 1904. Time ana a half is to be
paid for overtime.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-06
Forest Fires Raging.

Paul Smiths, N. Y, June SIN the
last twenty-four hours the forest fires
are reported to have crossed st. Regis
mountain in the direction of the camps
on the upper st. Regis lake and have
eaten their way through the private
park of William Rockefeller. Mr..
has .ent out calls for men,
anu fifty fro fighters were secured In
malone to reinforce those who have
been fighting the flames in the park
lor several days
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-06
DON'T LIKE THE czAR.
Socialists In Italy VIII Not Refrain
From Hostile Demonstrations.

Rome, June Sin the chamber of
deputies today Sig. Morgari, socialist
leader, said that If the czar came to
Italy, the socialists would not abstain
from hostile demonstrations, as in the
case of visits from other sovereigns,
as the latter were constitutional mon
archs, while the czar had not yet grant
ed a constitution to the people of Rus
sla.
Minister Baselli replied that he was
certain the chamber agreed with him,
that they would not fail In their duties
OF courtesy and hospitality, no matter
to what party they might belong.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-06
Colonel JIminez Dead.

Orizaba, Mex, June 5.-Colonel of
Cavalry Joaqnin Jiminez, we'll known
in military as well as in social circles,
is dead. During the Tuxtepec revolu.
tion he commanded the rural forces.
sustaining the established government.