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SENT TO ST. ELIZABETH'S.
Mr.. Francis B. Gessner and Others Sen
to Asylum

Justice Barnard yesterday afternoon
signed an order committing Mr.. Francis
b. Gessner to st. Elizabeth's Hospital for
the Insane for treatment Mr.. Gessner
was fC.merly United States Consul for
the United States at Zeittau. Germany.
Aft.rward he was engaged in journalism.
and later was employed as clerk in the
War Department.
The others who we're committed to the
asylum are Walter s. Jones. Lula Carter.
Sarah +. Williams, and Frank Hoover.
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Justice Anderson Ssn-
tences Negro to Be
Hanged May 25.
INDIFFERENT TO HIS FATE
Killed 1aa Simms, Also Colored, Last
January-Prisoner Contends Deed Was
an Accident-First Person Convicted
in First Degree Under New Code.

Elijah Chapman, colored. convicted OF
the murder of Ida Simms. also colored,
was yesterday sentenced by Justice An
derson TO be hanged on May y next at
the District Jail. 1t was the first death
sentenced Justice Anderson has imposed
since he became member of the District
bench.
For this reason, as well as the fact that
such a task is always most unpleasant,
the imposing of the penalty of the law in
this case was unusually impressive.
Negro Indifferent.
Chapman was stolidly Indifferent. while
Justice Anderson was reviewing the hor-
rors of the crime committed the prisoner
stood turning his derby hat over and over
in his hands. Occasionally he would toss
IL up few inches and catch il again.
When about to impose sentence Justice
Andersen asked Chapman If he had any
thing to say why the sentence of the law
should not be imposed
Chapman stated that he had. 1t was the
first time that the prisoners voice had
been heard in the courtroom since the day
he pleaded guilty TO the offense with
which he was charged. During his trial.
Ii will be remembered he did not testify
in his own behalf, his counsel having
made plea Of insanity as a defense.
Denies Intent
When given permission by the court TO
speak, Chapman said:
Il did not do the thing as the witnesses
stated; they did not tell the truth, for
the three women who gave evidence
against me are my enemies. ] did ii
more through accident than anything else.
] had the knife open when / went into
the room where she was and cut her as
she was pulling away rom me. i don't
know exactly how IL was DONE
Throughout his brief statement Chap
man did not once mention the name OF
the woman he killed.
When he was returning to the cell in
the basement of the City Hail. where he
had been all day awaiting sentence. Chap
man stopped at the head of the stairway
as II he had something more to say. He
stopped and looked back and then hesi-
tatingly went on to the basement.
Killed Last January.
The crime of which Chapman was con-
victed was committed on the night OF
January / last at 457 Armory Place, where
he and Ida Simms lived together. The tes-
timony offered at the trial showed that
Chapman. for some reason unexplained
was jealous of the attentions Ida Simms
was showing to another colo-ed woman.
He warned her to desist from keeping
company with the woman and told her
II he found her in the company of the
woman again he would kill her. When
Chapman returned to his room on the
afternoon Of the tragedy he found the
women together. Without much ado, ac-
cording TO the testimony of two witnesses
who saw the killing, Chapman drew
knife from his pocket. opened 1T and
stabbed Ida Simms in the heart, killing
her almost instantly.
Chapman is the first person convicted OF
murder in the FIRST degree" under the
new code for the government OF the Dis
trict.
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the suit OF the administrator Of the estate
of Charles Brown against the Capital
Traction Company to recover damages ac-
cruing from the death Of Brown.
Written Agreement.
A written agreement was entered into
between McGoines and the attorney for
the street railway company. Pulies' name
was also upon the paper containing the
agreement. Pulies contended that the
part he took in the negotiations was as
attorney for McGoines and his signature
was made merely as witness to the
agreement.
At the trial and the hearing yesterday
the Government was represented by AS
sistant District Attorney Thomas c. Tay-
lor and the defendant McGoines by At
torney Thomas ]. Mackcy and Pulies by
Attorneys Thomas l.. Jones and W. Calvin
Chase,
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CHAPMAN \ TPAY
DEAll1PENALT
HOWARD ARNDT HELD.
Pleads Guilty in Police Court to a
Charge of Grand Larceny.

Howard Arndt pleaded guilty in the
Police Court yesterday TO n charge Of
grand larceny. and was held in bonds OF
$500 TO await the action OF the grand jury.
Sim Hing. Chiuaman. charged with re
ceivinE stolen property. was held for the
action OF the grand jury in "A similar
amount
Howard Arndt Is trooper who has
been stationed at Fort Mycr. He is about
twenty-five years of age and recently re-
turned from. the Philippines. Lieut.. Gill
bert Z. Smith, who is also AT Fort Myer,
left diamond ring. valued at $500. in a
washing room at the fort. Arndt found 1t,
and ccming to this city. scli ii TO sam
Hing fer s..
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CONSPIRACY CASES
BEFORE THE COURTS
Counsel for Louis Semel
Pleads for a New Trial.
Justice Barnard Takes Matter Under
Advisement--oulies and McGoines
Seek an Arrest of Judgment.

After hearing arguments on the motion
fer a new trial in the case of Louis Semel,
convicted of conspiracy, Justice Barnard
took the matter under adviscment. Semel
was indicted Jointly with Samuel Kupfer-
berg of conspiring to defraud the Metro
politan Railroad Company out Of $500
by false testimony in relation to personal
| injuries alleged to have been received by
Semel
The scheme planned by Semel and Kup-
ferberg was that the former should take
passage on one of the cars of the Met
ropolitan Read and pretend to fall off
and get hurt. Kupferberg was to be
present so as to qualify himself as wit
ness in the event that suit was brought
against the railroad company.
Demanded Money.
After the alleged accident, Semel made
demand on TIE officers of the road for
s1,50o under threat that If that amount
amount cf damages.
During the trial of the case before Jus
tice Barnard. in Criminal Court No. 9
kupferberg, after testifying and denying
being in any way connected with the con-
spiracy. jumped his bocd ard has not been
heard of since. {
During the trial and the argument on
the motion for a new one, the Govern
ment was represented by District Attor-
ney Gould. and the defendant Semel by
Attorneys Peyser and Saloman.
Arguments Not Finished.
In the case of Llewellyn w. Pulies and
George McGoines. both colored, also con-
victed of conspiracy, arguments on mo-
tions in arrest of judgment were not con-
cluded. The hearing was commenced at 3
p. m, before Justice Anderson, in Grim
inal Court No. /, and although the ses-
sion of the court was made very much
longer than usual, the arguments were
not finished. The hearing will be resumed
this morning at II o'clock.
Pulies and McGoines were convicted OF
conspiring to rob the Capital Traction
Company. 1t was shown by the testimony
adduced at the trial that McGoines offered
to give false evidence in connection with
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DISTRICT HEALTH REPORT.
Deaths.

The following deaths for twenty-fou
hours were reported at the Health De
partment up TO noon yesterday:
William H. Neal, GO years.
Nicholas Wheeler, 65 years.
James Dabney. 50 years.
Joseph McKenney, SIS years.
George H. Spire, so years.
Mary A. Fraas. &c years.
Michael Deenihan. AZ years.
Clara. A Cole. Al years.
Cora. l.. Carneal. "a years.
Arturo Lorini, 81 years.
John Chase, 81 years.
Annie Butler, 25 years.
Warren T. Little, q years.
Georgia West. 21 years.
Edith Dawson. q years.
Christopher c. Lewis, 10 years.
James Holton. is years.
Mary NJ. Harris, / year.
Earl Paige. 8 months.
George Tolliver, months.
James Jones. 6 months.
Mary Jones, 13 days.
Hazel R. Broadus, 5 days.
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Marriage Licenses Issued.

Edward C. Robinson. District Of Colum-
bia, and Edith Allen, San Francisco. Cal.
Andrew Block, New York city, and
Stella Slesinger, Baltimore.
Isaac Brooks and Letitia Smith.
William H. Doggett and Mamie l.. Shaw
Arthur W. Parker and Mae A. Baker.
John pabney and Blanche Williams.
The Washington times., 1902-04-26

National When Knighthood Was In
Flower" afternoon and evening.
Lafayette - "A Midsummer Night
Dream" afternoon and evening.
Chase's - Polite vaudeville, afternoon
and evening.
Columbia-Mr. William Morris in When
We Were Twenty one" afternoon and
evening.
Acadcmy-"Happy Hooligan." afternoon
and evening.
kcrnan's-''The Bite Blcods,' afternoon
and evening
Empre-Empirc Stock Company. after
noon aHd evening.
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Plague Epidemic at Pakhoi.

United States Consul Mcwade. at Can
ton. telegraphed tie State Department
yesterday that the plague had become epi-
demic at Pakhoi. China.
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THE WEATHER INDICATIONS.

Showers today. with rising temperature,
Sunday fair and cooler; brisk southeast
TO south winds.
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TEMPERATURE.
THE Sun AND MOON.

Highest temperature, p. m.............o %;
Lowest temperature, 3 n. m....-........4' Az
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STREET LIGHTING.

High tide. 4:25 A. M.and 4:5S F. NJ.
Low tide. .......lO:2O 20 a. NJ. and 10:40 7. Nj.
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TIDE TABLE.

Sun rises5:10 AN Sun sets. ..6:47 Pm
Mocn rises.... Neon sets.lO:2i P.M
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We Haul Lumber to the Country
And sell flooring at $50. F. Libbey 4 Co.
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AhItSEMENTS.

Inmns IN TODAY T. Vt.
Lamps out tomorrow. .4:l6 a. NJ.
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Discontinuance of Theater Train On

Southern Railway. Thea,er Train No. 10, run
ming between Washington and Bluenont Mon
days. Wednesdays. and Saturdays, will be dis
continued on and after April 26. 1902 e23-:
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Will of Mrs. Sarah Elder.

Mrs. Sarah Ratclife Elder, by her will,
dated February 25 1898. leaves her en-
tire estate to her husband, Daniel w.
Elder, who is named executor.
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SI.as To Baltimore and Return sI.25
Via PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Tickets on sale
Saturday and Sunday. April 20 and q, good to
return until Monday, April IS.
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A complete line
of W 90 / a n d
heeced hosiery
at DrV GOodsBa-
zaar. The place
where w alker
sells it for less.

Mothers regard approaching
winter with uneasiness, children
take cold SO easily. No disease
costs more little lives than Group.
Its attack is so sudden that the
sufferer is often beyond human
aid before the dortor arrives.
Such cases yield readily to One
Minute Cough Cure. Liquifies
the mucus, allays inflammation re-
moves danger. Absolutely safe.
Acts immediately. Cures coughs
colds: grip, bronchitis, all throat
and lung trouble. F. S. McMah-
on, Hampton, Ca; "a bad cold
rendered me voiceless just be-
fore an oratorical contest. I in
tended to withdraw but took One
Minute Cough Cure. restored
my voice in time to win the med
L." The Owl Drug Store.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-10-27
The State University.

Baton Rouge, La, Oct. "a
During the past week things
have been rather quiet here at
the University. Glass and labor
atory werk and the regular
monthly tests have taken up
most of the time, All of the
professors have submitted their
class grades for the first scholas-
tic month, and all report gaatify-
ing progress; the work seems to
be well up to the best work last
session.
The boys are naturally very
much interested in football, es-
pecially SO since the team has so
far made such a fine showing.
On Saturday last. Louisiana State
U niversity defeated the strong
eleven of the University of Texas
at, San Antonio. The University
of Texas had just beaten Sewanee
easily by the score of ITO and
The Jennings daily record., 1902-10-27
EeWater clste1 MS, oil tanks:
for wagons or reservoirs, see j.
B. Killinger, Jennings, La.
THE WORST FORM.

Multitudes are singing the
praises of Kodol, the new discov-
cry which is making so many
sick people well and weak people
strong by digesting what they
eat, by cleansing and sweetening
the stomach and by transform
ing their food into the kind of
pure, rich, red blood that makes
you feel good all over. Mrs.
Crantill of Troy, I. T., writes:
"F'or number of yerrs I was
troubled with indigestion and
dyspepsia which grew into the
worst form. Finally ! was in
duced to use Kodol and after
using four bottles l am entirely
cured, I heartily recommend
Kodol to all sufferers from diges-
ton and dyspepsia. Take dose
after meals. It digests what
you eat" The Owl Drug Store.
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Confederate Ueterans Gather.

OVuASVSl0bS OSSSl0uS VoIueI'
Columbur, Ga. Oct. PA
host of visitors is swooping down
upon this city and will retain
pos session for the next three or
four days. They are the mem
bers of the United Confederate
ueterans, whose annual divional
encampment will de formally
opened tomorrow. Judging from
the large advance guard the
mum ber of visitors will be fully
up to the enbampments of form
cry ears and from all indications
every section of the state will be
represented. Completearrange-
me nts have been made by the
lacal societies for thi reception
and entertainment of the many
visitors.
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FORTY YFARs' TORTURE.

To be relieved from a tortur
ing disease after 40 years might
well cause the gratitude of any
one. That is what Dewitt s
Witch Hazel Salve did for G..
Haney, Genva, O. He says:
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured
me of piles after I had suffered
40 years" Cures cuts, burns,
wounds, skin diseases. Beware
of counterfelts. Thd Owl Drug
Store,
The Jennings daily record., 1902-10-27

The democratic rally which
was advertised to take place last
Monday at the courthouse in Or.
elousas was celebrated as an
nounced by the return to the fold
of most of the democrats that
had heretofore ceased their allie.
glance to the party organization,
the Honorable A. P. Pujo, Demo-
cratic nominee for Congressman
of the Seventh Con. Dist. being
the principal speaker, He made
special mention of the water.
ways in which st. Landry and
neighboring parishes are inter.
ested, and stated that he would
use his influenc at Washington,
d. c., if elected, to secure need
ed legislation for che entire
Seventh Observation-Disclosures
Coarier.
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100 PER CENT INTEREST.

The price of the DAILY RECORD
is so cents month. All sub
scriptions not paid in advance
are payable at that rate. To all
of our subscribers who will come
into the Office this week and pay
up to Dec. 81 we will allow dis
count of one-sixth off. This will
pay you interest at the rate of
100 per cent per annum.
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CONSTABLE SALE.

S. d. Henry State of Louisiana
VS.. Parish of Calcasieu
A. Mou]trie 10th wrdJustCourt
Take notice that by Il virtue of
a writ of Il. fa., issued by E. S.
Hempstiad, j. p, in and for the
Parish and ward aforesaid, in ia.
vor OF S. D. Henry and against
A. Moultrie, to me directed and
delivered for execution, I have
seized and taken into my posses.
sion a certain one story building
situated in Pig Ankle, east of the h
fair grounds in the town of Jen.
nlngs, La. On Saturday. Nov.
lst, 1902, [ will offer for sale the
above described property to sat.
isfy said judgment and cost,
Terms, cash.
Dated this 18th day of October
1902
j. H. HARRIS
Constable of 10th Ward.
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Roosevelt is a. Years Old.

Washington, d. G., Oct, 27:-
President Roosevelt is Al years
old today and, according to the
Gus tom of the family, the auniv.
arsary will be observed this even-
ing by a dinner in which the
children will participate.
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Score S to l.

The above score tells the story
of how the "For-get-me-not"
wins over all other brands of SC.
cigars. This is an easy game
for the For-get-me-not and the
Owl Drug Store, at the same
time very pleasant one for the
smokers buying this cigar.
146 Market street.
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j. H. HARRIS
Constable of 10th Ward.
LOOK OUT FOR FEVER.

Blll.onsness and liver disorders
at this Season may be prevented
by cleansing the system with
u Dewltt,s Little Early Risers.
These famous little pills do not
grippe. They move the bowels
gently. but copiously, and bv
reasons OF the tonic properties.
give tone and strength to tha
glands. The Owl Drug Store.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-10-27

We know that the town is bur-
dened with a great many ordin-
ances, but we deem it advisable
that another be enacted provid-
ing for the inspection of tiues and
chimneys, and when found defec-
tive, the owner must tear down
the dangerous feature within 46
hours or incur penlty ranging
from $40 to $780, Rayne Tri.
bune.
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Good for Jennings, too.

Among the large crowd who
went to Lake Charles to take in
B uffalo Bills show were Mr.. and
Mrs. A. M, Arthur, Mrs. Joe
Black, Miss Icy Wilkins, Miss
Broughton, B Mr.. Jaenke, V. B,
Ricnard and M. L. Carr.
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evening to attend Buffalo Bills
wild west show. ~ '--t--,I --a7i
Geo, g. Thrash the RECORDS
local reporter is taking in Bufa-
10 Bills wild west show in Lake
Charles today.
Miss Gertie Shoemaker Of
Crowley, accompanied by Mrs.
Waey spent Saturday and Sun
day here the guests of Mrs. S.
A. Wright.
The memorial services held in
memory of the late D. e. Sweet
at the G. A. r. hall, Sunday af-
teruOon was woll atteeded. A
very impressive cermony was
held.
Will Bullick has returned to
San Marcus, Tex. after a few
days stay in town. Miss Jennie
Bullick, who went there with
her parents for her health sone
months ago, is improving.
L. Roy has had the frame
buildings adjoining A. D. Nc.
Farlain's store on Broadway
torn down and will use the lum.
der in the construction of q barn
at his residence.
John Coleman. a negro laborer
was given 81 and costs this
morning for decorating the optic
of Georgeana Steward, a dusky
damsel of the south side:
John Brown, the boiler-maker
was arrested by officer Williams
Saturday night, for drunken
ness. He was let out on bond
yesterday, but failed to show up
this morning and thereby for
feits his bond.
The ladies aid of the Christian
church will meet at theresidence
of Mrs. James L. Williams on
Thursday afternson at 2 o'clock.
Every member of the church is
earnestly requested to be pres
ent at this meeting.
Deputy sheriffs are busy in
town today serving papers in the
case of the state VS.. D, Y. Gam
mage to come up before the
court at Lake Charles on Wednes-
day morning. This is the cele-
brated whiskey selling case and
will be watched with mnch inter-
eatf by both sides.
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bone Mappentngs.

DOjIIS F1dppSIIlIt03.
Muller Bros. have q new sign.
Miss Pearl Davis is a Crowley
visitor today.
w. II. Houck and wife went to
Rayne today.
j. S. Lewis camo in from the
west today noon.
P. K. Miller of Lowry vas in
town today on business.
j. II. Heinen was q visitor to
the parish seat Saturday.
Mrs. w. e. Gillei of Roanoke
is in town shopping today.
Mrs. j. D. Clark is expected
home this evening Loyal, Wis.
A. D. McFarlain spent 5atur.
day in Lake Charles on business.
E. A. Terry was doing busi-
ness in Lake Charles Saturday.
A. G. B1 ainard returned from
a business trip in Texas today.
Mrs. James Ellis OF Welsh is
visiting her daughter Miss Mer-
tie.
Mrs. VIM. Rabb of Lake
Charles is in the city on visit to
friends.
Jndson Harris is building u
picket fence in front of his resi-
dence.
A subscription is being taken
to paper and paint the U. B.
church.
Two of the tents corner Of Main
and Railroad avenue have been
removed.
It is umored on the street
that Jennings will foon have an
opera house.
The heavy machinery for the
ie being hauled to
the grounds this week.
Mrs. N. Prathtr and Mrs. 1.
N. Webb left last night for an ex-
tended visit in Decator III.
i Rev. L. w. Lumpkins has re-
turned from Beaumont Texas
where he has been on business.
G. L. Pardee, district buyer
for the Lake Charles rice mill
spent Saturday in Lake Charles.
DR.. G. E. Hunter has purchas.
ID Of Adam Esterly tworesidence
OTIS corner of Cutting and May
treet.
j. J. Glanfield went to Rayne
oday to look after work which
le has under contract at that
lace.
A large delegation of Jennings
'eople went to Lake Charles this
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To make your wife love you
buy "Garland" Stoves and Ran.
ges. Sold by A. F. Derouen
HdW. 90.
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New cane syrup jus t
in at E.. z. Walker
Grocery Co., and like
everything else Walk
or sells it for less.

Meeting of the Daughters of
the Confederacy at New Orleans,
La, Nov. IL to Is, 1902, For
the above occasion we will sell
round trip tickets to New Orleans
at rates Of one fare for round
trip. Dates of sale, Nov. 1O.11.
Leave New Orleans not later
than Nov. 18th, 1902.
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BoRN--On Monday morning,
Oct. 81, 1902, to. Mr.. and Mrs. G..
P. Gibson, a fine girl.
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Wanted good white girl to do
house work. Good wages. In
quire at the Forbes house. 252.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-10-27

Wanted-White woman to do
general house work on farm. W.
z. Richart, Roanoke. La.
253d6tw1
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Ask your grocer for "Dun-
wOOdy's Best" flour. 1t has no
equal.
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Public Sale.

Public Sale.
I will sell at the town pound
on Saturday, Nov. 1, 1902, the
following animals taken up while
running at large:
One bay colt about one year
old, one brown pony about five
years old with reached name and
tail. W. 3. CLARK,
$50 lot Pound Master.
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Garland" Stoves and Ranges
are the strongest heaters and
q uickest bakers, Sold by A. r.
Derouen Hdw. 90.
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a complete line
Of " o o / q n d
deeced ho sieIy
at Dry GoodsBa-
zaar. The place
where w al ker
sells it for less.

average 10 pounds more than
Louisiona State University. 80 it
was a source of great joy to the
cadets when the news came of
Louisiana State Universits g VIC
tory by the score of so. Satur-
day night the boys gave cos
tuned parade through the town
in celebration of the victory.
This game has served to site to a
very high pitch, the interest and
enthusiasm not only of the cadets
but also of the town people.
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To the Public.

On and after October 25th the
following prices on horse shoeing
will prevail; All ordinary horse
shoeing $500; Trotting plates,
$3.50; resetting shoes, 25 cents
each.
GUS A. HAGIUs,
AMBROSE HADDEN,
Haywood Bros. & Dobbins
Iron Works.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-10-27

Information comes from New
York to the effect that Senator
Jones, of Arkansas, Chairman of
the Democratic National Com.
mittee, thinks the Democrats
will carry the November elections
He is much pleased with,the situ.
alton in New York, because, he
says, the practical demonstration
of harmony there will do more
for the cause throughout the
country two years hence than
can be estimated at this time.
he Senator has been laboring
for a long time to reunlte the
dismembered factions of his
party, and he thinks now that
the efforts of the men who are
helping him to that end will be
successful.
In .he opinion of Chairman
Jones the Democrats will carry
Pennsylvany. He says that the
end of the coal strike has some.
what lessened the prospect of a
Democratic victory there, but he
still has a hopes that the result
will be favorable by a good plura.
lity.