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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-06-21
BUNCH THEIR WEDDINGS.


Oniy OHS LAY III AiS var TUT WAR
riages In Piougaste, Brittany.
In the city of Plougastel, in Brittany.
France, all marriages take place on
one and the same day. The men are
all fishermen. many Of them going as
far as the Newfoundland banks, and
are at home only during few months
in the winter. One day in early Feb
ruary is set apart for the weddings.
Little counting Is done. but much bag
Cling over the dowry Of the girls. They
have to bring a certain quantity Of In
en-, chickens. pigs and vegetables. Ere
quently a match is broken off because
the girls father refuses to add a sack
Of potatoes to the dowry.
On the day set the inhabitants of the
entire region go TO Piougastel. The
whole population goes to church to
hear mass, to take communion and to
witness the wedding ceremonies. Often
fifty or more couples are united on the
same day. Bride and groom do not walk
together until the ceremony has been
completed. For the rest OF this and
the whole of the next day every house
is open to receive guests and to pro-
vide food and drink for them. On the
evening of the second day the young
men carry the dowries Of the brides to
the houses of the grooms. There they
dance and frolic until early morning.
and. after they leave. the couple are
for the first time together and alone.
During the remainder Of the year no
marriages are concluded.-Leslie's.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-06-21

Shell am weary Of being bachelor
girl He-Weli-er-do you know I'm a
bit sick Of being splnster man.-B os-
ton Transcript.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-06-21
The HAMBURG stock Exehana.

The public rooms OF the Hamburg
boerse. subject to very mid rules con
ducive to good order, are open to all,
with very few exceptions Their use
is definitely forbidden ito all female
persons" to individuals who have been
deprived Of their civic rights, who are
under some form Of judicial restraint,
who have been adjudged guilty of
fraudulent bankruptcy, persons ad-
Judged to be in simple bankruptcy,
those unable to meet their obligations
and such as are forbidden the use Of
the boerse through the decision OF the
court OF honor.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-06-21

"But why are you determined to get
a divorce from your husband?"
Because he is an absolute brute"
.You amaze me. You used to say
that he was as gentle as a child"
Eyes, that's what used to say. But
you ought to see him nowl Listen!
Since the baby began teething nothing
would quiet the little darling but being
allowed to pull his papa's whiskers.
And when he found that out what do
you think be did? He went down and
had his beard shaved on. that's whati
Do you think I'd live with a man that
has that sort Of dispositiony'-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-06-21
UeANDrs ROYAL SUICIDES.
Kings Who Drank Poison When Sick
ness or Ace Threatensd.


Some Of the curious customs OF a
pastoral people Of Uganda. known AZ
the Banyoro. are told by the Rev. John
Roscoe. He said that when once q
ling was enthroued his person became
sacred. and his food was restricted to
milk and beef from a sacred herd OF
cows. which were kept apart from 9TH
er cows.
The Banyoro monarch never allowed
himself to grow old or his faculties to
become impaired. when he thought be
was going 10 be seriously III he called a
council. arranged the state affairs with
the principal chiefs without giving
them any reason for thinking that be
was about to die and dismissed them 10
carry out his instructions.
Then he returned to his private house
and summoned his chief wife and or.
dered her to bring a cup Of poison. He
drank the contents and In few min.
utes was dead. The widow thereupon
called one or two OF she principal
chiefs. who prepared the body for burr,
u.s. AVA Us tSAk as kt77ARAC tH1 uIttAA
was kept secret Each day the milk
and beef were brought to the royal res.
idence, and inquirers were Informed
TINT the king was suffering from an IN,
disposition which required him to rest
In the meantime the chiefs were en-
gagged IN making private arrangements
20 guard the body and protect the sa
cred herds Of cattle during the wars
which would follow on the announce
ment Of the death. When the news
leaked out the sons Of tho dead king
fought among themselves, brother kill
ing brother. The survivor became king
and attended his fathers funeral
At the ceremony several OF the wild
ows of the deceased king were dubbed
to death. as were the cowmen and the
cook. Other widows took poison. AL
the bodies were placed in the grave
the idea being that their ghosts should
minister to the ghost Of the king in the
next world.--London Standard.
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Leonard Hall
CONDUCTED BY
THE XAVERIAN BROTHERS
LEONARDTOWN,- MARYLAND.

This institution begun only two years
ago offers every advantage to boys for a
good liberal education. The present aim
Of the school is 10 give students a
thorough High School Education.
Besides receiving good education
students are fitted 10 take ap life's work
after leaving. The training is thorough
and good Terms are moderate and
within reach Of all.
Call or send for catalogue.
BROTHER WALTER,
Director
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The Maryland Agriculture
COLLEGE,

lli0 Wui Iiuiiu n6houituiu
COLLEGE,
College Park, Md.
Maryland's School Of Technology.
ssth year begins Sept. "A. Entrance
examination Sept u and Is.
Degree q b. S. is given in following
COURSES:
kgricultnre Mechanical Engineering
ffortionlture Civil Engineering
pinlovv Electrical Engineering
chamestrv General Course Cultural
students taking Agriculture aud
allied branches have the benefit Of the
II Department Of Agriculture, in
Washington. and Of the Government
Fxperiment Farms at Arlington and
Beltsville.
students pursuing the Engineering
consses supplement their practical
knowledge BY visit to the Mt. Clare
shors. Snarrows Point, and other SINH
lar piaces whore great mechanical and
engineering work is in operation.
The Agricultural College is Maryland's
school II Technology, and is meeting
ne demand Of the age for trained men
IN me great fields Of Agriculture,
science and Engineering. Positions
are assured to all graduates.
Practical attention is called to the
Two Years Course in Agriculture and
Horticulture.
Zach department Of tho College is
supplied with the most modern aud
approved apparatus The dormitories
are equipped with steam heat, electric
light and hot and cold shower baths.
The location Of the college is unsur-
passed for health. There is a sanitarium
with trained nurse, under the charge
Of resident physician. ANY possible
contagious disease eau be completely
isolated.
Tuition, books, heat, laundry. board,
medical attention. etc, are all included
/ in the charge Of $40 per year, payable
500 quarterly in advance.
Send for Catalogue and Book Of
Views.
twill be Of advantage to those who
expect to enter the College to send in
their application as soon as possible.
r. W. SYLVESTER, PIES.
7-14d-u. College Park
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Disguised His Vocation.

"What is your oecupation?" asked
the good woman as she handed Qua
the fourth roast beef sandwich
II am an ex-pounder. madam. My
delivery has become impaired and |
find 1t very difficult to get bout" an.
swered the weary traveller.
Thereupon the one time pugflist took
his leave and the good woman muir.
INJURED, Poor fellow!s--Judge.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-06-21
WIN R. CLARK.
FUNERAL DIRECTOR.


My equipments for the business are Of
the best, my outfit complete new
Hearse and good team.
Am prepared 30 furaish, on the short
est notice, all styles of the best grades
Of Caskets and collins.
VIII give my-personal attention to all
business put in my charge, and viii
guarantee the best Of service.
Terms reasonable,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-06-21

Mr.. SYDNEY f. MUDD, JR., BEGs
TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE HAS
ESTABLISHED AN oFFIoE IN THE
COLOMBIAN BUILDING, 41e INV
STREET. NORTHWEST, WASHING
TON, D. c.. TO ENGAGE IN THE
GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW BOTH
IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
AND THE STATE OF MARYLAND.
HE WILL VISIT HIS OFFICE AT
La PLATA, MARYLAND, Oh TUAs-
DAY OF EACH WEEK.
Crittenden record-press., 1912-04-11
THE: FLOOD.

Second only to the one pulled
of by that ancient Mariner. old
m n Noah, was the food which
has for: the past two weeks
devasted the Ohio IN / MississiI
pl valleys. Cairo did not sue
comb TO the flood. It's main
levees which are stone faced and
seventy-hve feet wide and. al.
most lmpregnable, stood, by the
help of 1000 men and 100. 600
sand bags. The outer levees all
gave way though, flooding the
factories.
Paducah usually high, (and
dry in some ways and proud,
had her pride taken down a little,
many of her outlying residence
districts were flooded and much
trouble was had in keeping Gel
lars and basement rooms pumped
out. Her business section was
not overilowed and no interrup-
tion was experienced.
Hickman and Columbus, KY.
where some of our friends live,
were harassed greatly by the
raging floods and high winds.
The water was from 6 to 20 feet
deep in parts of these two towns
and all business suspended and
many residences in both places
abandoned to the water. Hun
dreds camped on the hills back
from the river in tents furnished
by the government, rations were
sent from various parts of Ken
lucky. as much of the food sup
ply was lost in the hurry of
avacuating when the levees gave
way.
Eddyville and Smithland suf-
fered greatly from the floods in
the Cumberland valley and
many were forced from their
homes and places of business.
All are now in much better
shape as the waters are receding
al along the line as far south as
Memphis.
Crittenden record-press., 1912-04-11
STEMM|NC DISTRICT
ASSOCIATION STATEMENT
To the Tobacco Growers of the
Five Counties that are
Interested.

Fellow Farmers:
In SO far as the crop TO be in this in the
named above concerned remains be asceraned
the OF that will and sell the same
As the official representatives of the Stemmng District AS
soaon We the members OF the District Board that Asoc
representing the five above counties deem our an
duty the statement to follow consideration of
the prospective growers of the 1912 crop In this statement il
shall be the sincere intent and effort of the undersigned clearly
vcraciousy unbiased pernen
bearing the situation To date prefacorv
the this Board has caused be discussed through the
Tng publicity column of the Association which through
the kindness OF the public spirited editors Of all newspapers
freely reproduced in all Of said papers MANY
say truly nearly all the affecting farmers
respecting and disposition of years tobacco
CROP The tobacco therefore suppementing their own
and reflections by study Of these articles shoo
and doubtless have understanding Of the situation
The Board has also during the placed in the
hand, o the County Committeeman all the district pool
papers for 1912 with instructions employ good and efficient
visit each particular grower all the counties
and request him pool 10 decline to pool.
Crittenden record-press., 1912-04-11
Death of Little Hattie Hill.

Hattie Hill, the 7 year old
daughter of John and Emma
(Burgett) Hill, was taken to
Evansville to a sanitarium last
week to be operated on for ap-
pendicitis. The operation was
performed Saturday. but she did
not rally and died Monday morn
ing. The remains were brought
to Crayne and were laid to rest
in the cemetery there Tuesday
afternoon. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Burgett, of this city, grandpar-
ents of the deceased. attended
thefuneral and burial. The par
ents have the sympathy of all
their friends, in their trouble.
Crittenden record-press., 1912-04-11
City Council Notes.

The City Council at its regu-
lar meeting Tuesday night, elect
ed Frank Lloyd as City Marshall.
Paid the Marion Electric Light
& Ice Co., for street lights for
JAM, Feb. and March.
Passed DR.. Frazer's "clean up
and keep clean UCirarce," a
splendid measure. Paid all
claims for street work. etc.. that
were presented. Tabled for fu-
ture reference and investigation.
G. K. Bibbs dog tax ordinance,
and did not order any new
walks built as had been predicted.
Mayor Cochran was present
and presiding and councilman,
Orme, Crider, Gray, Yandell,
Num- and Venner, were all
present.
Crittenden record-press., 1912-04-11

The Farmrrs' Educational
Train was here as per announce.
ment on time at 1915 Saturday
afternoon and remainen 2 hours
There was a large crowd in at
tendance e much too unwieldly to
derive much benefit from what
under some circumstances would
have been interistering and in
structive occasion. Those who
were able to get into the train
and hear the lectures were de-
lighted and came away feeling
that the state was not spending
money in vain.
Crittenden record-press., 1912-04-11
Continued on Page Three.
Marion on The Main
Line This Week.

\ visit 10 the |. G. Depot the
last few days would certainly
impress one with the immensity
Of the trafc carried on by the
great |. c. railroad between the
north and south. Since the track :
were flooded and washed out at
Cairo, H., all the main line
trains are being detoured via.
Mattoon. Evansville and Prince
ton 10 Fulton. Last Friday af-
ternoon there were fourteen
trains here of various kinds.
the Panama Limited, the Chlca-
go a. New Orleans vestibuled
parlor and Pullman trains, Semi
mole Special. Dixie Flyer, New
Orleans & Chicago fruit express,
Chicago & Gulf mail. express
and baggage; Cannon Ball, Chi
cago d Southern fresh meat fast
refrigerator train ti0 cars and
long freights seldom seen on
this line. Ii certainly maGe
things busy about the station
and Agent Nenner handles the
just like he was used
to il. You can't lose Venner.
Crittenden record-press., 1912-04-11

IN this issue of The Crittenden
Record-Press appears the formal
announcement of Hon. Denny P.
Smith of Trigg county, for Con-
gress. Mr.. Smiths entry into
the race is of much interest to
the Democrats of Crittenden
county not only because of his
known fitness for representative
in Congress, and his long and
able service to the Democratic
party, but also because he has
always been the close personal
and political friend of Critten-
den's own gifted son. Senator
elect Ollie M. James. In Mr..
James hard fight to get the
nomination of United States
Senator included in the last state
primary. he had no truer friend
and few, if any. more effective
cnes to stand by him in the battle
than Mr.. Smith; and just here it
may not be amiss to say that,
perhaps, the one thing which en-
dears Denny Smith so closely to
the hearts of those who know
him best, is the fact that he is
fearless, stands for high ideals
in politics and in public service
and does not hesitate to wage
war for them when necessary.
Mr.. Smith was born in Trigg
county, forty-fve years ago, on
a farm, and labored on the farm
in spring and summer seasons
and in timber in fall and winter
until he was nineteen years of
age. He was educated in the
public schools, Bowling Green
Normal School and in Kentucky
State College. At nineteen he
taught the public school in the
school district where he was born
and with the proceeds spent two
terms in the Bowling Green Nor
NAL School. After that in Sept.
1888, with between fifty and six
ty dollars only, he entered the
State College at Lexington and
worked at odd hours on the Ex-
pertinent farm at 10 cents per
hour for three years to pay for
books, clothing, etc. For one
year more he assisted in the
Chemical Department of the
College at the same meager
wages, and the fifth year assist
ed in the Bilogical Department
and graduated in the degree Of
Crittenden record-press., 1912-04-11

Bachelor Of Science in June 1898
with high honors During the
term of five yeaas he earned all
his expenses by hard labor, and
so close was the contest to keep
up his studies and at the same
time keep the wolf from the
door, that he had to remain there
and work on the farm during
summer vacations. having the
means to go back to Trigg coun-
ty to visit his aged father amp
mother only twice in five years.
He taught the Cadiz Public
school three Years after gradua-
tiOn and at the same time studied
law under the instructions of
Hon. Fenton Sims. and was ad-
mitted to the bar in 1895.
He was twice elected County
Attorney of Trigg county, and
in 1905 was elected Common
wealth's Attorney of the 3rd
Judicial district, and was re-
elected without opposition to the
same office, which position he
now holds.
He has made an able and fear
less prosecuting attorney and
has endeared himself to his
people as none but a positive
character with honest purpose
could have done. His successful
prosecution Of the Acme Mills &
Elevator Company cases. a prose.
cution involving the investiga-
tion of books covering more than
seven millions of dollars of busi-
ness transactions, to discover the
guilt of the accused. has shown
him a master of figures and de-
tail as well as a strong, pain
stalking lawer.
Trained in the school of hard
ship and labor, his sympathies
are with the laboring people. and
he has taken their side of every
question. In Congress the people
could have no more faithful rep
reSentative.
Nothing need be said here of
his democracy or party service.
His loyalty and ability have been
shown, in too many hard fights.
tOreQuire comment from US. Be-
ing a skillful politician of honest
purpose and a man scrupulous
integrity he is a most valuable
man to the struggling masses.
With his experience and charac-
ter, no son of toll need fear the
tricksters or the schemers
against the peoples interest can
either fool him or buy him.
Now in the fight we predict
that he will be a most dangerous
antagonist to any and all who
may oppose him for the high
honor of representing the Glib
ralta District in Congress.
Crittenden record-press., 1912-04-11
Splendid Official Resigns.

Albert S. Cannan rendered his
resignation as City Marshall
and collector at the councilmeet-
ing Tuesday night. 1t came as
a complete surprise and was re-
luctantly accepted. Mr.. Can
nan has served Marion in the
above capacity over eleven years,
and no city of any size or pre-
tentions has been better patrol
ed. lie has been a terror to
evil doers, but has had the sup
port of the council and the bet
ter class of citizens.
Crittenden record-press., 1912-04-11

Miss Joiner is pleasantly re-
remembered in Marion where her
father was pastor Of the Metho-
dist church four years. She
VIII find many sympathizers in
tins city, which she has visited
since her fathers pastorate here
where the family have many
friends.
Crittenden record-press., 1912-04-11
MISS MARY JOINER
IN AUTOMOBILE WRECk.
Has Many Friends in Marion.

Rev T. Y. Joiner. pastor Of
the Methodist Church. left We'd
nesday afternoon for Reynolds.
Georgia, having been called TO
that city on account of the seri-
Gus condition Of his daughter.
Miss Mary Joiner. "A teacher in
the Coleman Institute. who was
dangerously injured Saturday
afternoon in an automobi e
accident Hartford Republican.
Crittenden record-press., 1912-04-11

j. Frank Lloyd, who was chosen
city marshal Tuesday evening by
the council, was marshal A. S.
Cannan's predecessor. A dozen
years ago he was marshal for
several years and was succeeded
by A. S. Cannan, who he now
succeeds.
Crittenden record-press., 1912-04-11

No. 1873 was the number under
the seal last Wednesday, April
Bird. No. 800 held by Mr.. Roy
Gilbert was she nearest to the
correct No, present and was
thersfore given the beautiful Al
piece dinner set. Taylor & Can
non gives away one of these sets
every Wednesday evening at
3 o'clock. Remember you have
your tickets. Present promptly.
Crittenden record-press., 1912-04-11
F. E. {. u. Of A.

To the Farmers Union pools
of tobacco, we would be glad to
have all tobacco come in bv
April 23rd, if possible. Only
small amount is out. Please
bring it in and save expenses.
We want to close out by April
23rd. C. b. TAYLOR, Chm.
Crittenden record-press., 1912-04-11
GOING SOME.

This week the Crittenden- Rec
ord-Press goes to its 10, 900 read
ers with 10 pages and a supple
ment and Notwithstanding the
large edition, we are compelled
to leave out several letters from
correspondents, until next week.
Crittenden record-press., 1912-04-11
ANNUAL ORATORICAL CONTEST
OF Marion Graded School to Be
He'd at The Auditorium Friday
Night, April IL, 1912.

Four young men of the Marion
High School will compete for the
Cochran medal for Oratory, Fri.
dav evening, at 8 o'clock. The
winner of this contest will repre-.
sent Marion in the Central Orat
orlcal Contest to be held here,
May 3.
Much interest is manifested in
the local contest because of the
larger contest 70 'pow.
PROGRAM. .
Professional Orchestra
Invocation Rev. Escott
l. Coleman Foster
Subject; Heroes Of Peace.
ii. Earl Sulenger
Subject The Power of an
enlightened Public Opinion.
Music Orchestra
Music Orchestra.
Ill Marion Conditt
Subject: Life is More than
a Living.
Music Orchestra
". Eugene Wilson
Subject: The Land of Pro-
mise.
Music Orchestra
Decision of Judges.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
Houdans.

FOR "Faultless" Houdans; this
strain has been egg bred from trap
nest records since April. 1890; | have bred
them twenty one years for great LAYERS
and twelve years for large size chalk
white eggs These fowls are extremely
hardy; have neither comb nor waffle to
freeze and are the best all winter layers
IN open front coops "Faultless" strain
Hopdans have won every blue ribbon at
New York. Boston, Chicago and Phila-
delphia shows for past six years; eggs
largest illustrated poultry catalogue ever
issued. 1t tells you how to breed these
fowls, which average ESQ eggs year
apiece 1t tells you how to net $4,000
year from 100 hens r. F Macavoy sec
rotary Houdan club, Cambridge, n Y
3-21-49
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
Business Opportunities.

STUDIO $500 Other business causes
forced sale Ground floor n sky
light Opp Gambler Bldg T. r. Math
eUs III n. Pryor. NJ. 1853 41S Sc
FOR SALE-Well stabIished mercantile
business; good prospects; will sell all or
an interest to right man; located in good
south Georgia town. Address Business.
Box $50. care Georgian. 427-49
VIII exchange equity in north side
bungalow value 81 900. for interest in
business vacant lot or automobile. Elk
change Box SO. care Georgian 1924
BEST boarding house business in Atlanta,
45 frst-c class boarders. VIII sub-rent
house beautiful location, between Peach
tree and West Peachtree Address Mrs.
r. Dunn, II East North avenue. 5-l-7
ONE meat market OUTFIT almost new,
grocery horse and wagon cheap; cash
or terms. can West So. 1855
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
Farm Lands For Sale.

HOMESEEKERS OPPORTUNITY. Buy
lands IN Terrell county. southwest Geor-
gia from us and we will loan YOU most
of the purchase money 800 acres level.
pebbly clay mules, implements. well i'm
proved s25 per acre 800 acres unimprov-
ed. 300 acres cleared 800 in heavy wood
land. $40 per acre Adapted for pecan
grove This is a good investment Write
for free descriptive lists o. many good
farms for sale Irwin Loan & Investment
Co. Dawson, Ca 4-624
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-03
Plymouth Rocks.

WHITE PLYMOUTH RoCKS-Haif Of
my this year breeders for sale cheap.
Must have room for the young ones.
Hens. SO each Eggs balance Of season.
50 per setting c. Q. Harwell, 113 North
Pryor street, Atlanta
MUST MAKE ROOM for new stock: one
pen. six hens and year old cock. $40;
one of eight hens and cock S12; two Buff
Orpington year-old cocks, at IS each;
guaranteed eggs al $3.50 per sitting, or
Sc per 100 Phones M. 5515-J and NJ.
242S Atlanta 442. r P Folger 1924