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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1903-09-24
A Lincoln Republican

Editor Independent: / am an old
subscriber to the paper and have done
all / could to advance the cause of the
common people. 1t seems like a great
many are only willing to learn by sad
experience. The cry of prosperity and
the few years of good crops and good
prices seems to have blinded the eyes
Of a majority of the common classes
and they give the G. o. p. the credit for
it all.
Now in my opinion the only saliva
ton for the reform forces is to unite
under one head; Until then the repub-
lican party and the money power will
win. When Lincoln was president
was boy and was raised republi-
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1903-09-24
Allotment Robbery

Editor independents: Enclosed find
F. O. money order for your paper from
June Z. when | notice that my SUBJ
scription expired. read The indie
pendent with great satisfaction, as l
am an Independent myself and am
tied to no party. l believe in having
honest officials, and that all officers
should be elected by the people. All
officers hold their offices here by ap-
continent, from the United States
judge down, and the people haye no
say in it.
The five civilized tribes are now go
ing through skinning process by the
United States government-by alloting
their land; and they who are so deep
~ interested can't help themselves. If
you would like some information in
regard to matters, it will afford me
pleasure to give it to you il in my
power.
I have lived in this country among
the Choctaws and Chickasaws since
the spring of 1853, and am well ac-
Guainted with them, having been a
citizen for over forty years by inter-
marriage.
Your paper suits ME well and hope
that may live good while yet to
read it. Wishing still greater success,
| am, A. ID. CHASE.
Ardmore, I. T.
(Glad to have further particulars Of
this allotment robbery, Bro Chase
Ed. Ind.)
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1903-09-24

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Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14


Congressman George Henry White, OF
Tarboro, N. G., writes the following letter
to DIR. Hartman in regard to the merits
of the great catarrh cure, Peruna:
House Of Representatives,
Washington, Feb. 4, 1897
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, o.:
Genfiemen-"Iam am more than safis-
fled with Peruna, and find 1t to be an
excellent remedy for the grip and ca
farrh. have used 1t In my family
and they all Join me In recommending
1t as an excellent remedy"
Very respectfully,
George Fl. White.
Mrs. Mamie Wallace, Tulare, CAL,
President Of the Western Baptist Mis-
sionary Society, writes:
81 consider Peruna an indispensable
article in my medicine chest. It is
twenty medicines in one, and has SO far
cured every sickness that has been in
my home for five years. I consider it OF
special value to weakly women, as it
builds up the general health, drives out
disease and keeps you in the best Of
health" Mrs. Mamie Wallace.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use Of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
wise gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
OhiO
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14
Belgrade Grange.

At the last regular meeting OIL Bel
grade Grange three applications for
membership We're received, making
nine candidates for degrees in Febru-
ary This was the first meeting with
the new set of officers. The program
of the new lecturer l. C. Hewitt, was
much enjoyed, especially the discus
sion as to the relative chances of
marriage of our young farmers COM
pared with the chances of young men
of other professions. 1t was opened
by the chaplain, Sister Tibbetts, and
responded to by Bro. r. S. P Adams,
followed by Bro. C. M. Weston, Sister
Clara Hammond, Master Tibbetts and
others. The presence of one of the
young farmer members with his bride
gave opportunity for many happy hits
which we're not lost The recent ad-
|, dition of an East Wing" with dress
ing rooms, etc. the enlargement of the
stage and purchase of fine new scenery
completes the new hall and gives Bel
grade Grange the best of facilities for
the giving of entertainments and pre-
presentation of plays
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

| AT the quarterly meeting of the
board of directors of the Knights Of
Columbus held in New Haven, Conn.,.
it was announced that steps are to be
taken at once to organize councils in
Mexico.
The shareholders of the Western Ma
tional Bank of New York City have
adopted resolutions to carry into effect
the proposed consolidation of the Ma
tional Bank of the United States with
the Western National Bank of the city
of New York. The new bank will be
known as the Western National Rank
of the United States in New York. The
shareholders of the National Bank of
the United States also ratified the con-
solidation.
The Unitarian church at Leominster,
Mass. one of the oldest church edifices
in that cart of the state, was totally
destroyed by fire. Tuesday night The
chapel connected with the church was
also burned. A good breeze prevailed
and when the fire was at it's height it
so seriously threatened adjoining prop
erty that help was summoned from
Fitchburg. The fire is thought to have
originated from a defective fue The
loss is estimated at $4,000; insurance,
s17. 900.
The New England Veteran Fire
mems League at it's meeting. Tuesday,
at Boston. elected these officers: Presi-
dent, Samuel Abbott Jr, of Boston;
first vice president, Andrew ]. Cum
mings of Portland; second vice presi-
dent, George Corbusier of New Haven;
third vice president John H. Barber of
Central Falls, r. l.; fourth vice presi-
dent John ID. Randall of Portsmouth;
| fifth vice president, Frank Moody Of
| Lynn; secretary, VIM. Hathaway of
| Hyde Park; treasurer, VIM. II. Rankin
of New Bedford.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14
AFRAID OF US?
St. John Board of Trade Is
Strongly Opposed
To Subsidizing Any Railroad Unless
Termini Are in Canada.
Means Particularly Grand Trunk, With
s.-rs< Portland Terminus.

y
St. John. n. B., Jan. 13.-The ST.
John Board of Trade9athis afternoon.
considered the proposal of the Grand
Trunk Railway for a line across Cana
da, and the scheme of Quebec New
York and English capitalists for a
trans Canada line, placed itself on rec
ord as opposed to subsidizing any line
unless its termini would be in Canada
This was directed particularly against
the Grand Trunk, the eastern terminus
of which is Portland, Me.
The board also passed resolution
favoring the extension or the Inter-
colonial Railway to the Pacific by the
Canadian government.
James Pender, wire nail manufac-
turer, in vigorous speech urged that
Canada be safeguarded against inva-
sion of American capital. Men of mil
lions controlled the United States rail-
ways. j. p Morgan & Co. dominated
the steel business of the world I'VE
don't want ]. p. Morgan & Co. dom
mating Canada" he said, amid APP
plause.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14
SAGADAHOC.
TOPSHAM.

Miss Name Hall and Mrs. Addie
Church of Auburn, spent Sunday in
town the guest of their father, Mr..
d. A. Hall of Elm street.
Mrs. VIM. Cromby and Mrs. Gilman
Holmes of South Lewiston, We're in
town, Saturday, visiting relatives.
Miss Gertrude Willis of Arrowsic, is
the guest of her brother, Frank Willis,
of Back street.
Mrs. Lardel Cotton of Winter street,
has SO far recovered from her serious
illness as to be able to sit up a short
time
Mrs. F'oss Vennah has severed her
connections with the Bowdoin Paper
Company.
Mrs. Cora McKenney of Rumford
Falls, is the guest of her mother at
the home of r. McDonald's on Main
street
The Changers of Topsham will give
a dance at their hall, Tuesday even
ing.
Engene Shaw and John Graves have
returned from a trip to sea where they
have been serving on government
transports.
Walter Foster has returned from
Boston, where he has been working on
the Elevated Railway.
WOOLWICH.
Mrs. Augustus Ames of Auburn. has
been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. 3. d.
F'arnham.
Mrs Eliza Hawthorne is expected home
from Waltham, Mass, soon for a visit.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs Samuel P.
Buck. Jr.. of Boston, are pleased to hear
of the arrival of a son at their home.
Rev Mr. HerIick, a former pastor oi
the Baptist church. spent the Sabbath
with S. B. Reed. Mrs Herrick has passee
away since he preached here.
Mrs Edward Trott is very low with ar
affection of the throat. DR.. Marston OF
Bath, attends her.
Green birch is bringing $40 a cord il
| Bath prepared for the stove. Dry woo(
the same.
! Miss Medora Atwood of Portland, is
| spending a few days in town.
| Thomas Mains is attending Bridge
Academy, Dresden.
| Miss May Campbell has gone to Batf
| 20 help Mrs Arletta Boulanger.
| DR.. c. w Bibber is attending Gustavus
| Perkins of Dresden, well known in thi.
f! town, who has had shock of paralysis
1
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14
SOMERSET.
ST. AL BANS.

Jesse Bragg has gone to Burlington, VT,
TO attend medical college.
Charles Church has gone to Chicago to
look after the sale of some property
which he owns there. .N u 3t
The High school now has am attend
ance of about So - Pft2 '''S@ Y
The storm of Sunday bloekaded sthe
roads. -Tssseet 7Sass -FseszsSsSss i-se r ssssi
Mrs c. f. Mathews of Waterville, has
been visiting Fred Lucas.
C. ]. Worthan went to Bangor, Monday
to look after horses.
Last Sunday at the Methodist church
three candidates were baptized ana re-
ceved into that church.
MERCER.
The sick ones-Mrs. Lucy Kimball, +
NJ. Owens and Libby Greenleaf-are gain
ing. Albion Smith and Mrs. Leanada
Yeaton remain about the same.
Nearly all the children and older ones
who have been i'll with the mumps are
able to be out again.
The village school, which has been clos.
cd for about two weeks on account OF
nearly all the pupils being i'll with the
murnps. recommended, last Monday.
There will be a reaching service ever,
Sunday at the vestry hereafter commenc.
ing with next Sunday.
The fourth quarterly conference of tho
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Lincoln County.

The following are the real estate trans
fers in Lincoln county for one week:
ALNA-Albert NJ Card to F. Bell Card,
land and buildings. $1,000; Est. of John
Lynch to Albion f. Kennerson. land, $400;
Albert f. Kennerson to Eta M. Kenner-
son. land and buildings. 81 etc.
BOOTHBAY-J. w. Harlow to E. Ped
der land, =; Fred IT. Abbott to Myra
Kimball, land. 81 etc
BOOTHBAY HARBOR-Sarah J. Emer-
son to Guy 7. Emerson. land. $25 etc
BRISTOL-Maria P. Elliott ct al. to
Jasper N. Fossett land, 81.
DRESDEN-Albert NJ. Card to Hubert
j. Ames, land. $500
MUSCONGUS ISL-John Thompson to
Melvin Simmons. land ST.
NEWCASTLE-Austin Miller to Maria
McMae, land and buildings, 5000.
SOMERVILLE-Est of Azubah Still
ings to Noah Bruce, land. sS5; Noah
Bruce to Mary f. Bruce, land, $50.
WALDOBORO-Mary A. Banks to Har-
ley c. Burton, land, 500; Ramie Winchen-
bach to Lewis D. Morton, land S25 Benz.
j. Kaler to Walter c. Kaler, land, $500.
WIFI F &' D-Emma L. Bruce to
John l.. Peaslee. land, 800.
WISCASSET-Wm G. Grover to Roy
Reed land 81; CharlietH. Grover to Roy
Reed land. 81; Charles H. Munsey to
Richard T. Malloy. land $50; James V.
Sproul to Wiscasset Grange, p. of H..
land and buildings, $40
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14

The officers of Fairfield Lodge, No
6S, l. O. o. F.. were installed, Monday
evening, by S. p. Felker, past grand
master, acting as D. d. G. M. He was
assisted by Grand Master J. II. Nc
Gorill. The following We're the officers
installed: Reuben Wyman, N. G.; w
+. Choate, V. G.; +. A. Knowlton, Sec.
c. A. Lawry, Treas; Geo. A. Poland,
w: ]. c. Jacquith. c.; B. F. Rack
Tiff, O. G.; c. w. McClintock, l. G.; G.
D. Richardson, P. S. N. G.. H. w. Cor
son, r. S. s.; F. w. Foss, L. S. S.; d.
l. Gray, r. S. V. G.; H. NJ Maddocks,
L. S. V. G. During the past year
IS have joined the lodge, and it is ex-
pected that as many, if not more, will
join. the coming year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14
VERDICT FOR S1657, ,7o9.s1.
Cunard President Gets Big Sum that
His Cousin Held.

New York, Jan. 13.-Sir Bache Cunard'
president of the Cunard Steamship 20,
recovered a judgment in the supreme
rcurt for 81. .657,79Sl against his first cous-
in. Charles G. Francklyn. -
Mr.. Francklyn was, 10 years ago, ~ ~
charge of the property in this country ld 81
Sir Bache Crnard, who inherited a large
fortune from his father. Sir EDWARD
Crnard. At that time Sir Bache Cunarc
complained that Francklyn had co Gonv,sf,eo t,,a
large sums to his own use re re oo.n siei
after a long litigation Franekyn o agreed res
70 carnDromise the case for $1,250,Go0 rms
he failed to pay and the present SUI, n
which was not defended was oiousii' i''
81 o5n 600 with interest.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14
THE CRAIG CASE.
Witnesses Called Before the Grand
Jury at Pittsfield, Mass.

Pittsield, Mass, Jan 13.-The wit
nesses il, the cases of Euclid Madden
and James T. Kelley, the motorman
and conductor who were charged with
manslaughter in causing the death of
Secret Service Agent Craig were called
before the grand jury, this afternoon.
They We're to tell what they knew of
the collision between the electric car
which Madden and Kelley were run
ming and the carriage containing Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Gov. Crane here,
last August. The witnesses included
the passengers on the car and others
who saw the accident. 1t was not
known whether former Gov. Crane had
been summoned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14
PRACTICAL CHARITY.
Shelton, N. ", Man Turns Store Over
TO Churches for Two Weeks.

New York, Jan. 13.-As thank Offering
for the best Christmas trade he has ever
had, Charles s. d Forest, novelty deaf
er of Shelton. will turn over his entire
store to the local churches for two weeks,
saws a Times dispatch from Derby, CT.
There are six churches. the First Meth
odist, Congregational Baptist Church OF
Christ. Church of the Good Shepherd,
First Unitarian, and st. Mary's Roman
Catholic. and they will take entire charge
of the store and divide the profits: A
specially large stock Of goods has been
laid in for the purpose.
Attractive young women from Inc
churches will act as salesladies and the
pastors will be in charge of the cashier
desk. while little misses from the Sunday
schools will open the doors for patrons
and conduct them to the various depart
mentS. -,
The churches expect to make more dur
ing the fortnight than they would in six
months with the ordinary fairs and socia-
HES.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14
YALE'S FINANCES.
Income Came Within $17,991 of the
Expenses, last Year.

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 13.-The an
nuai report of the treasurer of the Yale
corporation, Morris S. Tyler, for the
fiscal year ending July 81, 1902, shows
that the permanent funds of the uni
versity were increased during the year
by the sum of s153,S66 and the build
ings' funds by $493,118. The univer-
sity has also received gifts which have
added s25123 to it's income. The con-
solidated statement of special and gen.
eral funds and assets shows a total of
$6,SO6,752. The university income fell
S17,991 behind expenses, the latter
amounting to s796,S83.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14
COULD NOT AGREE.
Fred cocdspeed, ST. John Murder Ao-
oessory, Probably Freed.

{, John. N. B.. Jan. 1s.-The jury IN ie tne
sory after the fact in ths mpFder ahs Afternoon 9
Denerty, caa caa taat they could not agree
and anno@nut were Instructed again by Chief Jus
,ee esy rHek but at o'clock aga assnn anse seDGfs &
charged No further It hseprnonmced mnps % until after
TaIadeeeed vii eT lis is tried on charge of burglar
s tra on this charge will bega eport- Thorf
ing 70 cou eor convictions When they re-
ann na,ad aoui The IS second time they stood nine
poI oa,,iitai and three against
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14

Methodist church was held at the vestry,
Monday evening. Jan. s.
At the donation given, recently, for the
pastor. $5S was received.
Lyle " Owens and Eva NJ. Hatch. both
of Mercer, were united in marriage IN
New Sharon, Jan. i. supper was given
at the home of the bridegroom's parents,
in the evening. A long and happy life
is wished them by their many friends
There was an oyster supper at the
Grange, Saturday night.
Ed Nickerson of Massachusetts, was
in town, recently.
Harry Stevens has sold about 40M. feet
of hemlock to The Belgrade in Belgrade.
He has il nearly all hauled.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14

den, are in town on a visit to her pa
rents, MI. and Mrs. Frank Shaw.
Mrs. Elcena Sylvester was called to Au-
gusta by the illness of her son, Still
man Sylvester, with typhoid fever.
The schools in District No. and S
closed, Friday, with an exhibition at the
school house in District No. 8. The schol-
ars spoke pieces and there was music
consisting of violin and organ The even
ing was pleasantly passed and all pres
ent enjoyed the time. These schools were
taught by Forest Libbey and Leatha
Shepherd. both of Corinna. They did good
work and were liked by ALL
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14
IRISH LAND QUESTION.
Its Settlement Will End Whoie Coh'
troversy Says Shave taylor.

New York. Jan 1s.-capt. shaws-Iaslor;
theson of an Irish landlord ani efar one ~
the organizers Of the Irish Il ana pu6Iin 9Gnfee ee
me ,.ot-i ~ draw mn a plan for the settle
,nent nem,t' Of f. the h, irish land question by tne
tenants was passenger on N the Ggdafa Gun fa
ihds hddue,fon paf} 'pA to President Roosevelt Car
dinai Gibbons ana w Bourae Coo GoekTa2 r. ibe
Capt. Shave e-Taylor neIleVes bandled r,a the the
ahn,e ,asap irish question can be settled Irish
men in America will return and ne" ef"
win omen in ireland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14
PENoBscoT.
ETNA.

Blanch Moseley is at home from Free
port Tor a short visit.
ing her mother during the holidays
Mrs. Walter sylvester is in town on 3
visit to relatives
The officers of Ruggles Post and Corps
will ne Installed, Jan. r.
Mrs. Blanch Whitcomb and son of Cam
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14
FAIRFIELD.

At the annual meeting Of the Ma
tional Bank of Fairfield, Tuesday. the
following officers and directors were
elected: Pres, c. G. Totman; vice
pres, f. P. Kenrick; clerk, v. r. Con-
nor; directors, c. G. Totman, E. P
Kenrick, d. C. Hall, V. r. Connor, H
F. Burgess, G. E. Wilson and A. II
Totman cashier, w. w. Merrill.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14
SULTAN DEFEATED.
Pretender to Throne of Morocco
Wins First Fight.
Sultan Escapes to Westward War
Minister Menebbi Killed.
All the consuis Except the British
Have Left Fee.

London. Jan. 14.-The Tangier corre-
spondent of the Morning Leader re-
ports serious fighting outside Of Fez.
He says the Sultan has been defeated
and escaped to the westward. War
Minister Menebbi. one of the Sultan's
strongest pillars, was killed. All the
consuls. excepting the British represent
rative. have left Fez.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14
Chronic Sores
Eating Ulcers, Spss s''its's sss sysss% sts'"
A Constant Drain
Upon the System

And and endless trouble those who afflicted
located exmtes where
the weak and sluggish eating
beneath and almost flesh
melting
and ulcers often develop from simple
boil swollen gland bse ppe and are threatening
while this
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14

The large building of the Armstrong
Cooperage Co. on Somerville avenue
So,neryille. Mass, near the Cambridge
line, used party for storage and partly as
a stable was completely burned, Tuesday
night. with it's contents. including Il
horses The loss is about $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14
r.. Georgia cavayan Benefit.

New York, Jan. l3.-The receipts Ss thnatIe ol re.
benefit given at tne Eavsran sraIur reached $1,000
fonas, n'sa nroeram Consisted of scenes IRON
naarly nae y'ali' ali the present Broadway plays
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14

George J. Gould, S57 Fifth avenue, New
York early Tuesday morning, in which
several valuable paintings were destroyed.
The loss was estimated first at SO 900.
but after ar inspection had been made
by Mr.. Gould his secretary said the loss
was about S125,0Go Among the paintings
burned was The Cavalier" by Stuart.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14

greatest annoyance because they are
SO persistent and unsightly and de-
tract from ones appearance.
Middle aged and old people and
those whose blood is contaminated
and tainted with the germs and poison
of malaria or some previous sickness,
or excessive use of mercury, are the
chief sufferers from chronic sores and
ulcers. While the blood remains in
this unhealthy, polluted condition
healing is simply impossible and the
sore will continue to grow and spread
in spite of washes and sa1ves or any
superficial or surface treatment, for
the sore is but the outward sign OF
some constitutional disorder, bad
condition of the blood and system,
which local remdies cannot cure.
s. S. S. reaches these old chronic SC
very root of the trouble and countera
impurities and poisons, and gradua
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14

spent Sunday with her aunt. Mrs. n. NJ
Hemenway.
Mrs Priscilla Smith of Gardiner. is the
guest of Mrs. Laura Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs o.. III. Watson are visiting
relatives in Bath for a few days.
Dan Lathrop has been having an attack
of the mumps.
W. s. Seekins, superintendent OF
schools, visited some of the schools in
town, Saturday.
Quite a number of the young people at
tended the meeting OF the Friendly Greet
evening. and report delightful time.
A large delegation from Chelsea Grange
attended the meeting of Pomona at Au-
gusta, Wednesday.
Presiding Elder Jones is expected to be
present and preach at the chapel, next
Sunday afternoon.
Miss H. M. Henry, who was attacked
with severe hemorrhage while in Gardi-
ner, is slowly improving at the home of
her sister Mrs. &. L. Miller of Chelsea,
n
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14

valdosta, Ga, September, 1900.
Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Dear Sirs:-Something like q rising
came on my instep, very small at
Arst, not at all painful, but - It
grew larger and began to pain me I
consulted a doctor, but in spite Of
all he could do the sore got worse
and began to discharge; then other
sores came until the whole top Of
my foot was one large mass Of sores
and could not walk. Then my hus.
band, who had been cured Of Sorof.
ula by the use Of s.. 8. g., said he
believed it would cure me. I began
taking it and eight bottles cured
me; my foot healed up nicely. be.
lieve I would have been . cripple
for life but for s. 8. 8. 84g
uac MRS. O. n. KING.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14

The teacher and students of Litch-
fold Academy took sleigh ride, Fri
dav evening. They went to 'Purga-
tory" where they enjoyed very fine
oyster supper. The cold was lntense'
but the sleighing was hne anu the
moon bright, and they all enjoyed
themselves. though some OF the young
ladies. who failed to have their heads
sufficiently wrapped up. had their ears
slightly frostbitten.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-01-14
&: &: T.! :::!: -; =: 6;

William F. Adams received the sad
news of the death of his son Frank,
last Tuesday. His death occurred in
California. where ne went several years
ago.
Religious meetings are being held at
the Earle schoolhouse. Rev. Mr.. Her
som is conducting them, There is said
TO be much religious interest there, and
the meetings are we'll attended
Mrs. Nettie Campbell has gone to
Augusta, called there by the death Of
her mother. Mrs. Kingsbury. Her son
Perley accompanied her
There was no prayer meeting at the
church. Sunday evening, on account OF
the storm