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Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-04
JAKE MCDOWELL MOBBED
al Dixon Sunday Morning al Two
O'clock Carried 10 Outskirts OF
City and Shot 10 Death.

Dixon, Ky, May 3l.--AbOut 2
o clock Sunday morning Thomas :.
Page. jailer Of this county was awak-
encd by noise in the guard room Of
the Jail, where be was sleeping, and
found himself surrounded by masked
men, two Of whom had him covered
with guns. They ordered him to
open the Jail and deliver to them
Jake Mcdowell, a negro. He at
once began TO demonstrate, but the
guns we're placed at his breast and
be was told to obey or take the con-
equepees. Being powerless to offer
resistance, he opened the doors, when
two Of the men went in and dragged
the sleeping negro from his bed.
Having secured their man they quiet
ly departed.
Shortly after the mob had left sew.
eral shots were heard on the Provi-
dence road. As soon ss possible the
taller notified the sheriff and other
officers Of what had occurred. In
the meantime young sonof the jailer
aud . Mr.. Heron, while following
the mob, found the dead body Of the
negro lying IN the public road with
three bullet wounds thru it. The
body Was just outside the corporate
limits Of the town, and not more than
half mile from the Jail.
The crime for which Nc Dowell va,
dealt such terrible punishment va,
the shooting by him on March IA Of
Smith Childers, who was Deputy
Marshall Of Providence. Childer.
has so far recovered that he is abb,
to walk about, and the case against
Mcdowell had been set for trial q,
the coming July term Of court.
On the night Mcdowell was arrest
ed a mob came to take him, but h,
had been hurried away to Henderson
but excitement had Quoted down
and 1t was thought safe TO return
him at Dixon. This is the first tim,
Judge Lynch" has dealt summar'
Justice in this county, and only on
legal execution Is recorded in tn
history Of the county---that OF a ne
Igro slave who was hanged for murde
in 1865.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-04
Big KICK COMING
From The Patrons Of the Central
Home Telephone Company
OF Louisville.

The Central Telephone Co., of
Louisville; which owns most of the
exchanges between Louisville and
Memphis, as vel, as the long distance
line between those two places is threat
ening to raise the rate at Providence.
Marion and Salem so per cent per
month for the use Of phone, and at
some places even more. And also
threatening to raise our exchang man
here Mr.. T. ID. Presnell to $40. 90
per month rent, for the use Of the
long distant line coDnectrd with his
local exchange. The people that
use the Salem exchange are Kicking
vigorously about the proposed raise.
The company threatens to take its
lines out Of the county il the people
will not stand the raise. Mr.. Pres
nell thinks it best for the people Of
the county to stand pat, and the
lines be taken out. He, tor one,
does not propose to stand any raise.
Mr.. Presnell 10 Of the opinion that il
the Central lines are removed it will
cause the independent companies OF
the county to extend their lines, con-
meet with each other aud eventually
bring about . better system than We
now have without q change in the
present rates. We admire the stand
taken by Mr.. Presnell and the patrons
Of the Salem exchange in resistin ,
the proposed raise Mr.. Presnell j:
always on the side Of his patrols,
always improving his lines and Civ
ing the best service possible. He il
now establishing an exchange in the
Pan handle to be known as Garland
and will have it ready for business
in a few day. Livingston Banner.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-04
JOHN JAM IS CAPTURED.
SLAYER Of Ills wife In Evansville In
Tolls OF The Lav.-MakeS
Confession.

Evansville, Iud., May 30. John
JAM, the slayer Of his wife, Belle
JAM, by throat cutting, made a con-
fession Of the horrifyiug details Of
the crime this morning a, 10 o clock.
He was arrested at the home OF
sister, Mrs. Moore, at Henderson,
while sleeping there last night, by
Patrolman Russell knight and was
brought to Evansville on the morning
boat, The feud was calm and un-
ruffied about the murder, telling the
details without a tremor in his voice.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-04
ERROR CORRECTED.
No Night Riders Arrested Near SeIem
Livingston County, as Reported
From SmIthland.

Salem, KY, May 23.-I notice in
the issue Of your paper of the 10th
an item from Snithland, KY, stat
ing that some night riders had been
arrested near Salem, Ky. As a citi-
zen Of Salem l desire to say that the
statement is untrue; that you were
wrongfully Informed by your Smith
land correspondent. There has neSe
been a night rider In the Salem pre-.
cinct. and no one in this precinct has
ever been charged with night riding.
The fact is this one of the mos,
peacesble, law-abiding precincts in
10 the State Of Kentucky. There has
not been an Indictment fonnd against
any citizen on a charge OF felony IN
this precinct in 20 years. The PEG.
pie of Salem precinct work hard and
and attend strictly to their own bust.
ness. We are prompt to attend all
religious services, such as church,
Sabbath School and prayer meeting
every Wednesday night. We serve
the Lord, love our wives and vote the
straight Democratic ticket.--Living-
ston Banner. &. r. STEVENS.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-04

The Recital given last Tuesday
evening by Misses Archibald and
Wellington assisted by Miss Lucille
Num- was a very delightful enter
tainmeut. Miss Archibald, whose
home is in Nava Scotia, reflected in
face and voice the rich beauty Of her
native land. Her selections we're
very high class and perfectly render
ed. 1.-The village singer" was es'
peccialty fine. Miss Wadlingtou
captivated the audience with her
dramatic rendition of The Hunter.
Mics NUNS selections we're render
Cd in her usual pleasing style. Should
the young ladies again visit Marion
they will be assured of large aud
fence.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-04

The graduating class at "St. Vim
cvnt this year contains the name Of
Miss Mary Orvillette Spencer, Of
Morgantield who is we'll known to
our young people, she having visit
ed Miss Ina Price, on several occas-
sions. Miss Spencer is as bright as
she is beautiful and her department
on the OCCASION of the common cment
will do her honor and credit.
Mrs. Phillip Deboe and daughter
Miss Nendozen left Tuesday for
Beebe, Ark, TO visit relatives for
several weeks.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-04
GENERAL STEPHEN D. LIoaes. >: =
I've, Meod,'s
Head Of Confederate Veterans Passes
Away at VIcksburg, Mss, over.
ExertIOn Causes Fatal Illness.
M! Method. of
.6ingforM.

New Orleans, May %. IA special
to the Picayune from Vicksburg,
Miss, says:
General Stephens ID. Lee, comman-
der.in-chief Of the United States
Confederate Confederate Veterans,
aud one Of the last three surviving
lieutenant generals Of the confederacy
died here today at the residence OF
Capt. W. T. Rigby.
Over-e ertion last Thursday in
the ceremonies attendant upon the
reunion of Iowa and Wisconsin We
terans of the q. A. X. at VIcksburg,
brought about Gen. Lees illness.
Following the reception Of the
Northern visitors, in which General
Lee took leading part, he suffered
an attack of acute indigestion, but
later rallied and during the past
week showed much improvement.
Yesterday afternoon he again collap-
sedand grew gradually weaker unit
death relieved his sufferings shortly
after six o'clock this morning.
At the time of his death, although
not the ranking officer Of the Con-
federate Veterans, Gen. Lee was
commander-in-chief. Lieut.. Gen
A. p. Stewart, of Chattanooga, is
ranking officer, but on account of his
,pfirmatiyes he has not taken an &C
tive part in the affairs Of the organi-
zation for many years.
Gen. Lee was one of the South
Carolina Lees. He was born in that
state in 1888. He received his ap-
pointment to the U. S. military acad
envy at West Point and graduated at
that institution, receiving his COM
mission in the artillery.
At the outbreak of the civil war,
Gen. Lee resigned his commission
in the U. s. army and entered the
Confederacy. He. served with the
Confederate army In Virginia unti
after the battle Of Antietam, when
he was made brigadier!general and
sent to Vicksburg.
Gen. Les played . prominent part
in the serge Of Vicksburg and follow
ling the fall of the city was taken
prisoner. He was later exchanged
and promoted to the rank Of major
general and ordered to the Southwest.
He was subsequently assigned to the
larmy Of Tennessee with the rank Of
lieutenant general and served up to
the close Of the hostilities. At the
close Of the war general Lees devoted
himself to the education of Southern
youth as president of the Mississippi
Agricultural and Mechanical College.
On the death of Gen. John B.
Gordon, Gen. Lee was unanimously
chosen commander-in-chief of the
United Confederate Veterans and was
always the most conspicuous figure
at the annual reunions of that organ
izatiou. Just before his death he
was making preparations for the re-
union June Sth at Birmingham and
had already completed the task OF
assigning commanders and sponsors
for those positions which are ap-
pointive on such occasions.
Gen. Lee held under the United
States Government the Office Of COM
missioner Of Vicksburg Military Park.
1t was in this park that several hand
some monuments we're unveiled by
the Iowa and Wisconsin veterans
last Thursday.
Gen. Lees home was at Columbus
Miss. and the body will probably
be taken the for interment.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-04
Never Without II.

o. T. Frye, ST., Danville, Ky,
says 1.-TWO years ago a gave your
Bourbon Hog Cholera Remedy to
some sick hogs that | had no hopes
of saving, and to my surprise it cur
ed them, | have never been without
I, since, nor have | ceased to tell
others about it. Hapnes q Taylor
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-04

Three shoats, weight about seven
ty-fve pounds, one brood SOW, weight
two hundred pounds, one Shropshire
Buck, vii! sci! cheap.
X. l.. BRADBURN,
Phone No. St,
r. +. d. No. 4. Marion Ky.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-04
BIQhly Recommended.

Mrs. Ella NJ. Leachmap, Fillmore
Ind, says: "Plesse send me bot
tie Of your Bourbon Poultry Cure as
sood as possible. The remedy has
been recommended to me rs the best
poultry cure known" Haynes 4
Taylor.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-04

Mr., Sam Gugenheim was In Hen
dderson Sunday. He went to accom-
pany Mrs. Gugenheim and little
Samuel home.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-04

Mrs. T. $. Shaw of Cadiz, who
has been the guest OF her daughter,
Mrs, r. l., DAVIS, left Saturday for
her home.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-11-20
GIVEN ONE YEAR IN
The NAVAL PRISON
Musician Who Deserted to We'd
Miss German.

Washington, Nov. 20.-Having been
adjudged guilty of desertion from the
navy by courtmartial at Philadel.
phia Secretary Metcalf has approved
the sentence in the case of Charles j.
Hartlove, musician, first class (alias
c. ]. Magness), who left the service
in order to marry the daughter of the
late Senator Arthur P. Gorman Of
Maryland.
The punishment to be meted out to
the young man is Imprisonment for
one year at the naval prison, Ports
mouth, N. H., at the end of which he
is to De dishonorably discharged; he
is to perform police duties during his
confinement and to forfeit all pay ex-
cept small sum for necessary prison
expenses. BY good behavior Magness
may reduce his actual servitude to
eight months
The plea put up by Magness' coun.
sci was that Magness twas in state
of mind that might be called delirium
of anticipation of his honeymoon"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-11-20
DIPLOMATS WELL PLEASED
New Chinese Rulers Handled Recent
Crisis Admirably.

Peking, Nov 20.-Prince Ching,
president OF the board of foreign af-
fairs, has forwarded direct to Presi-
dent Roosevelt a personal letter in
the name of Pu vi, the infant en-
peror of China, setting forth the crisis
through which the throne has passed
during the last week Similar letters
have been sent to all the other pow
ers friendly to China These COM
munications make an appeal for SYM
pathy for and understanding of the
new rulers of China and emphasizes
the efficiency with which the events
Of the past week have been con-
Quoted.
Several of the foreign legations
here have expressed their surprise
and qualification at the manner in
which the government Is managing
the situation. 1t had been expected,
up to the present time, that the death
of the dowager empress would pre-
cipitate trouble, but the way In which
the new government has assumed its
responsibilities has created conf
dence among the diplomatists and
many of the foreign observers de-
clare that China has done as well un.
der these trying circumstances as
could any other government confront
ed with similar difficulties.
The provinces still are quiet and
the governmental machine continues
to work well.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-11-20
SHERIFF ON THE STAND
Testfies at Length in Trial OF Ray
Lamphere.

Laporte, Ind, Nov. 20.-Slow prog
ress was made In the trial OF Ray
Lamphere, charged with the murder
of Mrs. Belle Guinness. Sheriff Smut
ger spent the entire morning on the
stand, most of the time being given
over to the cross-examination, which
ELECTED no new points.
Sheriff Shutter told of the finding
of the ten bodies in Mrs. Guinness
graveyard and also told of the sluic-
ing by Gold Miner Schultz of the
ashes from the ruins, as the result OF
which many watches, pieces of jew
elry, Mrs Guinness gold teeth and
bridge work, bracelet penknife,
pocketbook clasps, etc, were found.
All of these articles we're introduced
and identified by the witness.
On cross-examination 1t was brought
out that Mrs. Guinness had visited the
sheriff's Office three times during the
winter with reference to the annoy.
ance Lamphere was causing her and
1t was on these occasions when he
observed the rings which were OF.
fered in evidence as having been
found on the fingers of the adult
body. Efforts of Attorney Worden,
who conducted the cross-examination
to entangle the witness or get him to
change any statements made on direct
examination failed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-11-20
MODERN Government
PROMISED TO CHINA
New Administration to Continue
Work Of Reform.

Peking, Nov. 20.-An official of the
foreign board of the government, in
reply to direct request, gave formal
assurance that the new administra.
tion would promote with vigor the re-
forms inaugurated by the late en-
peror, Kwang Hsu. A number of
edicts with political bearing have
been promulgated since Nov. Is and
they all show that progressive and
modern government for the Chinese
empire is intended. Several specific
reforms already have been entailed
for fulfillment under the regency of
Prince Chun.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-11-20
TO UNITE IN ONE COMPANY
independent FertiIixing Companies
Plan New Project.

New York, Nov. 20.-Representa-
tives of the leading independent fer
tilizer companies of this country and
abroad will hold series of meetings
in this city during the next few days
to perfect plans for the formation OF
$50,O00,0O0 stock company under the
New Jersey laws. That the projected
corporation will be Of an international
character is suggested by the intima.
tion that Herman Schmittmann OF
Germany is to be it's first president.
1t was stated that the capital stock
will be divided evenly In preferred
and common shares and that ne bonds
will be issued.
The Tennessee Copper company and
the banking house of Lewisohn Bros
of this city are understood to be the
prime movers in the project.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-11-20
ABLE TO EAT MINcE PIE
Rockefeller Has Pleasant Outlook for
\ Thanksgiving.

New York, Nov 20.-While John D.
Rockefeller may have several more
trying days ahead of him as wit
ness in the government suit against
the Standard Oil company in progress
here he certainly has a pleasant out
look for Thanksgiving. According to
present plans there will be big
Thanksgiving day dinner and celebra-
ton and a general family reunion at
the new Rockefeller mansion on Po-
cantico hills, In Westchester county.
While John d. Rockefeller, Jr., and
family have occupied the new place
for some time the Thanksgiving re-
union, it is said, will be the first OFF,
cial house warming.
Among the guests will be Rev.
Charles F. Aked, pastor of the Fifth
Avenue Baptist church, which Mr..
Rockefeller attends, and his wife. 1t
Is said that MI. Rockefeller is in such
good health that he will not even
forego the pleasure OF mince pie and
other dainties.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-11-20
Bio Tobacco Deal PENDING.

Louisville, Nov. 20.-From sources
entirely trustworthy the statements
come that only fraction of cent a
pound stands between the American
Tobacco company and the Burley To-
bacco society in closing the biggest
deal ever made In tobacco. The clos
ing Of the deal will mean that the
company will take over nearly all the
tobacco IN the hurley pool. amounting
TO 50,0O0,O00 or 60,0O0.000 pounds, in
volving In the neighborhood of $10..
OO0. 900.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-11-20
Japanese loan J success.

London, Nov. 20.--The Japanese
loan, in the shape of an issue Of $l0-
000, 900 in 5 per cent bonds OF the In
dustrial bank of Japan with the guar.
antee of the Japanese government.
has been an instantaneous success.
Subscriptions were closed In two
hours. The amount was oversub-
scribed five times. The issue price is
81. The money is required for the de-
velopment Of Korean roads, harbors.
waterworks, etc.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-11-20
THIRD PEACE CONFERENCE
Netherlands Proposes to Advocate Its
Convocation.

The Hague, Nov. 20.-The govern
ment of The Netherlands has pro-
posed to advocate the convocation of
an international committee to arrange
for third peace conference.
During a debate in parliament on
the foreign Office budget Foreign Min
lister Van Swinderen made general
statement on international politics, In
the course OF which he said he had
declined to ask the powers for dec
laration of neutrality In the case OF
The Netherlands, explaining that such
q course would have been incompati-
BILE with the Independence Of Holland.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-11-20
czAR TO FOLLOW cAskET
First Appearance on Streets of St
Petersburg Since 1904.

st. Petersburg. Nov. 20.-The flu
neral in st Petersburg of Grand Duke
Alexis, who died in Paris Nov. IA, will
be attended by Emperor Nicholas in
person. His majesty will follow the
casket on foot through the streets of
the city. This will be the first time
the emperor has been seen on the
streets of st. Petersburg since 1904
and the fact is a striking testimonial
of the progress made in appeasing the
people.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-11-20
ssenoers and Crew Safe.

New Orleans, Nov 20.-Word has
reached here via wireless that the
United Fruit company's handsome
new steamer Cartago is piled up on
the Utila reefs. of the coast Of Hon
duras. The steamer Joseph Vaccarro
OF the Vaccarro line has gone to the
assistance of the stranded vessel,
whose passengers and crew are re-
nestea saved.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-11-20
sondsn,an to Dc Examined.

San Francisco, Nov. 20.--William
]. Dingee, reports regarding whose
financial affairs have caused some
comment and who qualified jointly
with Thomas H. williams for $4,000
on the bonds OF former Mayor
Schmitz, enabling the latter to obtain
his release from custody. was cited by
Superior Judge Dunno to appear In
court on Saturday for examination as
to his present qualification o. bonds
man.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-11-20
Forest Fires Continue.

Lexington, KY, Nov. 20.-Disas-
trous forest fires continue to rage in
the Knobs section Of Boyle county.
The fires have been under way for
three days and more than hundred
men are on duty constantly fighting
to save residences and other build
ings. The damage already amounts
to many thousands of dollars. Sim
liar conditions prevail In many East
ern Kentucky counties and great dam,
ase has also been done there
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-11-20
Persian Nationalists Retire.

st. Petersburg. Nov. ia dispatch
received here from Julia. on the from
tier between Persia and Russia, says
that a battalion of Caucasian rife
regiment has arrived there to guard
the frontier Upon learning of the
coming in of these reinforcements the
detachment Of Persian nationalists
that were reported last week as throw
ing up Notifications around Julia re-
tired hastily to Alladar, ten miles to
the south.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-11-20
Continues on Stand in Gov
ernment Suit.
GUIDED BY HIS ATTORNEYS
Head of Big Corporation Completes
His Direct Testimony, Always In
sisting That Acquisition of Compel
ing Concerns Was to Meet lncreas-
ing Demand-Talks to Reporters
About Laws of Health.

New York, Nov. 20.-Brought to
bay by the governments stroke at
the vitals of the worlds greatest cor
poration John ID. Rockefeller, supreme
dictator of the Standard Oil company,
purred soft answers to the consider
ate questions OF his own counsel when
the hearing was resumed before Unit
ed States Commissioner Ferris at the
customs house.
The courtroom to which the hear
ing had been transferred, owing to the
enormous crowd of newspaper men
and spectators, was packed to suffo-
cation long before the director OF the
oil trust arrived with Attorneys Mil
burn and Rosenthal.
II want aot ask you," began Attor-
ney Milburn, after Mr.. Rockefeller
had signified his readiness, whether
or not the uncertainty of the cost and
supply of the raw material had any
bearing upon the expansion of the
STANDARD Oil company of Ohio?'
ut most certainly did," replied the
Witness. with pronounced attention to
the choice of his words. ''It exerted
a great influence at that time and
continues to have an important bear
ing upon all our operations"
Under the vigilant guidance Of At
torney Milburn the witness related
the purchase of The refining plant and
dock property of the Long Island Re-
fining company and of numerous other
deals made by the big corporation.
Rockefellers direct examination was
completed when the afternoon session
sdjourned.
Chats With Newspaper Men.
During, the noon intermission Mr.,
Rockefeller chatted with the news
paper men about the care of his
health. He said:
when / was a young man / used
TO work day and night, but / never
forgot that had a stomach. You can
work long hours if you are careful
about what you eat. | was always
careful about what / put into my
stomach and today have cause to be
very grateful for it. l never felt in
better health than today, as a result
of rigidly adhering to a policy of a
careful diet when | was boy. / ad
wise any one who wants to keep his
health to do the same. Then when
YOU yonug men get to be seventy
years old you will be able to keep
up your work.
Il never felt better in my life than
dc now. For the last twenty years
have kept out of doors as much as
possible and to that practice, coupled
with careful diet, l attribute my
excellent health"
Asked If sitting in the witness chair
giving testimony for such a lone
period tired him he replied:
mot in the slightest. 1t has not
begun to grow irksome yet"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-11-20
No Case on Record.

There is no case on record OF cough
or cold resulting in pneumonia or con-
sumption after Foley's Honey and Far
hss been taken, as it will stop your
cough and break up your cold quickly.
Refuse any but the genuine Foley's Hon
ey and Tar in yellow package. Con-
tains no opistes and is safe and sure. j,
II. Anderson.