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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18

BAXTER SPnINGs, KANsAA
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18

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tors. / began to improve on
taking Doan's sample and
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gists, and, although 68 years
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man. / was troubled q good
deal with my water - had to
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thank you ever 20 much for
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President Ridgevil,e,
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18

Uncle Reuben says: After de world
has once giben man a chance an got
line on him he may protest all day dat
he am no liar without changin' anybody's
opinion. Detroit Free Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18
why He Did 1t.

II want you to realize, SIR said the
police magistrate. as he soaked the bru-
wife beating is an expensive pastime.
"But, your honor" whined the mser-
able wretch, Il didn't do it for pastime.
l did it as Chicago Daily News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18

Kate" Nellie says she wouldn't marry
the best man going" Minnie Probably
not, after he once saw her. Chelsea Ga
zette
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18

0pium and Liquor Habits Cured.
Book free. B. M:Woouey, II D., Atlanta, Ga
The fast man makes the poorest speed.
Rams Horn 80
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-18

A virtue is not deceased vicc.-Ram'l
Horn.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-13
Don't We Read Enough!

In public
mig be
policies
ing fol the to in
public
but there
people is liberals to sayt
IL
be than
left home have less Of other
diversion than 10 he me
In
reading
extension of railways
leisure
Of left
books than of the verreading of bad
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-13
Training for Health.

the
the world
But enthu
aim mayw be as a example by better people,
prizegh
Of abor nd unlimited f-denial
severely alone
to genuine
vigorously
= great ste Of mag effort. doesn'
q bit perfection
whatever
health
prizefghters to
credit
q
oidtime
emulate his activity
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-13
Seattle Prepares for
Notable Gathering.

SEATTLE, Wash, Aug. 1S.-The
program prepared for the meeting
here next week of the Trans Missis-
sippi Commercial congress gives as
surance Of one of the most notable
gatherings of it's kind ever held in
the west Nearly all Of those invited
to address the congress have accepted
and the list shows that every section
of the country and almost every line
of industry will be represented.
President John H. Kirby Of Texas
will preside over the gathering and
deliver the annual address. Other
persons of note who will be heard
are Senator Thomas M. Patterson of
Colorado, Herbert Strain Of Montana.
Senator Porter J. McCumber OF North
Dakota, President J. J. Hill OF the
Great Northern Railroad company,
Secretary Cortelyou Of the depart
ment Of commerce, Hon. ]. w. Rig
gins of Texas. Secretary Truman G..
Palmer of the National Beet Sugar
association, and r. w. Richardson.
secretary Of the National Good Roads
association.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-13
MILITIA PREPARES
TO SHOOT FOR CUP

Captain M. M. Richardson and the
officers and men of Company H, Sec
ond infantry regiment, national
guard, are very busy in preparation
for the competitive drills and target
contest to take place at the approach
ing encampment of the state militia.
The company leaves Spokane on the
evening Of Saturday, September IL.
and will reach the camp, which is
situated between Tacoma and Olym-
pia, on the afternoon Of Monday, the
14th. 1t is expected that fully 80
men will go.
The chief event Of the encampment
so far as Spokane Is concerned will
be the target contest. Three years
ago the city of Tacoma offered
beautiful silver cup to be perpetually
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-13
Walking Delegate
Parks on H..

NEW YORK, Aug. 13.-The case
Of Samuel J. Parks, walking dele
gate Of the Housesmiths' and Bridge
mems union. against whom there are
four indictments charging him with
extortion, came up for trial today
before Judge Mcmahon in the court
Of general sessions. The outcome of
the case is awaited with intense in
terest in industrial circles owing to
the charge that has been made by
the builders that Parks is RESPONSE
bic for the general tieup in the build
ing trades in Greater New York,
through which tens Of thousands Of
men have been out Of employment
since early Spring. Parks is speci
fically charged with having BLACK
mailed" a number of prominent con-
tractors by threats Of calling out the
workmen unless the contractors COM
piled with his demands.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-13
MEEkER FINED SIS
FOR STEALING HARNESS

Joe Meeker, who has been in trou-
BILE with the police more times than
he has fingers ana toes, and the
strength of whose backbone entirely
disappeared some years ago. was
fined $75 and costs for vagrancy by
Justice Hinkle yesterday afternoon.
How many times have l sent you
over to the county Jail for petty
larceny" said Justice Hinkle to
Meeker.
''Only twice. yer honor" and Meek
er rolled his head and knees one notch
closer together.
when did you get out of Jail
last?' was the next one from the
judge.
ooh, a long time ago, yer honor"
and Meeker looked as if his memory
searching throughout the ages could
not recall the date Of his last release.
81 want to know the date when
you was last released" insisted the
judge with severity.
"On July 20. your honor, and I
went to work the next day."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-13

contested for. 1t was won the first
two years by the Spokane soldiers,
but last year it was lost to Company
ID Of Seattle by q margin of four
points. Captain Richardson Is certain
that his company will bring 1t back
to this city this year. as the boys
are showing up in fine form. On
Sunday last the concluding stage of
the training practice was commenced.
The contest will involve both fixed
distance and skirmish shooting.
Beginning on Monday evening Of
next week the company will drill
three times a week on Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday nights, until the
encampment. The company limit is
IS. There are now 70 members. and
six good men will be taken in before
the encampment.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-13
Dempsle Is Dumped.

George Dempsie, a youth employed
by cloak and suit house on River
side avenue between Lincoln and
Post streets, and two young women
friends with whom he was driving.
ran into an open trench, unprotected
by lanterns, on College avenue near
Corcoran street last night, and all
three were dumped out. The trench
led into a private residence, and Is
supposed to have been dug to con-
meet with the water main.
Although Dempsie and the young
women were badly shaken up, none
of them was injured beyond serious
bruises. Fortunately the horse was
gentle and did not attempt to run
away.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-13

Didn't you promise me once that
you would leave town and never come
back once before If released you,"
the court persisted.
your honor, I did make such
promise; but my boss sent me to town
to make a purchase three days after
I got out that time, and I was ar
rested again. That wasn't my fault"
where did you get the harness
found in your possession when you
was arrested the other night?"
II got 'em from a man named
Miller"
"Who is Miller, and where does he
live?"
your honor, Miller is a stranger
to me. an I don't know where he
lives, except it's somewhere off ther,"
waving his hand over his shoulder in
the courtroom.
I'm tired Of you; SIS and COSTS"
said the court.
Meeker looked deepest reproach In
the direction of the justice as he
shambled into the prisoners pen.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-13
AElMulsenneUNts


s10A1g1xx0."
Miss Shirley will make her appear
ance this evening in Camille" q
dramatization taken from Alexander
Dumas celebrated novel. Camille"
is a play that never grows old. IT
will be presented ~ long as people
love seff-sacrifice and fdel1ty In
woman. There is no reason why
we should pity ia dame aux camel
has" when we shun her prototype in
life. Camille might have gone into
q convent like Louise de VALERIE
but then there would have been no
climax to weep over.
The management promises that
Camille" as given by Miss Shirley
will be a most pleasing interpreta-
ton of an unpleasing part and not
without suggestion about the drama
and the art of acting. She puts into
the character delicacy, taste and re-
serve and does not wildly overdraw
it's spontanity. She gives to Camille
not only her love and unhappiness.
but the touch Of an artist who does
not produce a discord. And to these
she gives her own natural winsome-
ness and grace.
The staging of the play and the
elegant costumes worn by the ladies
will surpass all former presentations.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-13
INDIGESTION

Is the cause of more discomfort than
any other ailment If you eat the
things that you want, and that are
good for you, you are distressed.
Acksr's Dyspepsia Tablets will make
your digestion perfect and prevent
Dyspepsia and it's attendant disagree
able symptoms. You can safely eat
anything. at any time If you take one
of these Tablets afterw lrd. Sold by
all druggists under a positive guar
antee. 25 cents. Money refunded if
you are not satisfied. Send to us for
a free sample. w H. Hooker & Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-13
OFFICIAL CITY PAPER.
A Graceful Suggestion.

Make Miles commander in-chtef of the G. A.
soldier
The who fought him
himself
feeling
are not
old a I a .
alkai
ferent IS n n
It.
headquarters
would made history read differently.
the man S II
He has ad mig
al
heroic figure of the REBEL
G.. A. R. n
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-13

Margaret Sullivan. accused of ad-
ministering cruel beating to Bertha.
the 4-year-old daughter of G. HI.
winkler. a masseur. at the Home for
the Friendless, was acquitted In the
police court yesterday afternoon. The
defendant admitted spanking the
child. saying: II just turned UP her
clothes and did not take down her
panties SO she was not spanked on
the bare skin" Attorney H NJ.
Stephens defended the nurse.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-13

The newspapers have recently given
more or less detailed record Of the
instruction in Macedonia. and of the
repression by the Turkish soldiers OF
the insurrectionists. 4
This repression, however, seems to
have rather increased in the Macedon-
ians the desire not to yield and to
continue the fight against the Turks.
Il Is not unlikely. therefore. that
some sudden and unexpected event
may soon again occur in the Bal
kans. q
The child prince. Boris. son of Fer
dinand ]. Of Bulgaria. is fayorite
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-13

Nancouvsr, wash.-This city u TO
be made the terminus Of the Union
Pacific under an alliance between
Hartman and the c. p. r. against
the merger roads. and that the Bel
bingham Bay & British Columbia n
to be extended here.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-13
DYSINrE1Y CURED WITHOUT
TIE AID or a Oo0T02.

II am Just up from q hard spell
NJ the fiux" (dysentery), says Mr..
+. A. Primer, well known merchant
Of Drummond, Tenn. Z used one
Chniera and Diarrhoea Remedy and
Wss cured without having q doctor.
I consider Il the hest cholera medi-
cine in the world" There Y no need
Of employing 2 Doctor r wnsn this ..
nrescribe q better medicine for bowel
ccomnisint In any form either for
chiIdren or adults. It never Fails
and II pleasant to take. For sale By
ali druggists
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-13

with the Macedonians, and they have
resolved to have him for their SOW
ereign.
Not many days ago large meet
ing was held at Sofia, and the above
picture Of Prince Boris and his broth
er. in their national attire. was hung
conspicuously on the wall above the
head of the president of the nesting
1t is significant that while everything
seems to be quiet Just now In Mace
denia. the rallying cry and the key
note of the policy Of that meeting
were these words of General Igna-
tieff: EITHER autonomy Of butchery."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-13
Skaitum Transfer Co.

Pianos and furniture moved and
stored. Pianos boxed for shipment.
Office corner Howard and N. p. Ry.
Telephone Main 1910.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-13

NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF FIRST
AVENUE SEWER BONDS,
DIsTUICT NO. Q.


Notice Is hereby given that there
has been collected and paid into First
avenue sewer fund, District No. 8,
special assessments In said district
sufficient to pay special Improvement
bonds First avenue sewer. district
No. 0. Nos. and 8. with interest
thereon until the 26th day OF August,
1908. and said bonds, with interest.
will be paid by the undersigned, city
treasurer. upon their presentation to
him at his office In the city hall. in
the city Of Spokane. Spokane county.
Wash; and interest on all bonds here
in described will cease ON said last
named date,
M. II. EGGLESTON.
City Treasurer.
Dated Spokane. Wash. August s.
1903.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-14
CLIMATIC CURES.

The influence Of climatic conditions
in the cure Of consumption is very
much overdrawn. The poor patient,
and the rich patient, too can do much
better at home by proper attention to
food digestion, and a regular use Of
Germaa Syrup. Free expectoration in
the nsrning is made certain by Ger
man Syrup, so is good nights rest
and the absence of that weakening
cough and facilitating night sweat.
Restless nights and the exhaustion
due to coughing, the greatest danger
and dread of the consumptive, can be
prevented or stopped by taking Ger
man Syrup literally and regularly.
Should you be able to go to . warmer
CLINE. you will dnd that Of the thous-
ands Of oonsumptives there, the few
who are benefited and regain strength
are those who use German Syrup.
Trial bottles, 26o; regular size, zoe.
For sale by Dubois, Kolb & 90.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-14
CHASTITY DETAILS
Negroes Confess to Murder Near
HOpkinsville.
A Most Disbolicsl Deed With
Robbery as the Sole
Motive.
MURDERERS UNDER ARREST

Hopkinsville, KY, Dec. Ia. --Georgs
Holland, Dick Carney, Frank Meri-
weather, Frank Massie. Charles Finch
and Bill CARROT, negroes, were arrest
ed ct Pembr oke and confessed to muir
dering an unknown white man whose
body was found November II in the
woods. They saw the man buy q bot
tie Of whiskey and display large roll
Of bills in Pembroke saloon Saturday
night, November IA, and followed
him to r. 7. Chile's farm, where he
built . fire and went to sleep. The
negroes crept to him and Meriweather
dealt a fearful blow with q club,
crushing the skull. The body culver
ed. and, thinking the wound had not
been fatal, George Holland sprnng on
the writhing form and buried knife
blade in his throat.
All the negroes took part in search
ing the body. When the pockets were
rified and the spoils divided the
murderers cut off their victims face
and buried the flesh. The shoes and
socks were pulled from the dead mans
feet and burned, and the clothes he
wore were slashed with knives. The
body was dragged back twenty feet
into the woods and buried under. a
pile of rails, where 1t was uncovered
on the following Tuesday by hogs and
partly devoured.
Gov. Beckham offered reward Of
$3.50 for the capture and conviction Of
the murdsrers. Additional rewards,
800 by Pembroke citizens and $50 by
the county Judge were offered. A
glove belonging to Frank Meriweather
dropped near the scene Of the crime
was the first clew discovered. George
Hollands actions also aroused sus-
piciop, and today Holland was arrest
ed by Town Marshal J. Z. jackson
and Lawrence NJ core. He confessed
and implicated the others, five Of
whom were arrested. They are in
Jail at Pembroke and will be brought
here tonight for safe keeping. Ed
Mosley, colored, told the officers that
he witnessed the crime from the road
and had been afraid to tell. He is in
custody. The name of the man
murdered will probably never be
known.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-14
TO STAND TRIAL.

Editor Young E. Allison, of the
Louisville Herald. was in the city yes.
tertay earoute to Smithland, where
there is an indictment against him for
alleged criminal libel. Supt II. Nc
Ohesnsy Of public instruction, who
had the indictment brought, went up
today. George Riley. Herald re-
porter indicted, went up last week.
Attorney ". W. Smith, formerly of
May field. Mr.. Allison's attorney, was
with him. Hon. John T. Hendrick,
who IL also engaged by Mr.. Allison,
was already in Smithland.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-14
SLASHED HIS THROAT.

jacksonville, KY, Dec. linear
Slaughtersville, Mr.. Joseph Gooch, a
well known farmer OF that section.
ended his career by cutting bis throat
with a razor. So intent was he in his
purpose that he made four strokes with
the bloody weapon before he stopped,
and fell over in pool Of his own
blood. His throat was literally cut
from ear to ear, and horrible sight
met his wife and children when they
reached the scene.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-14
THE 7. C,S FIRST TRAIN.

Hopkinsviile, KY, Dec. I'D. r.
Carpenter. right of way man for the
Tennessee Central railroad, is in Hop
kinsville, engaged in collecting the
$40, 900 subscription which was made
to the railroad by citizens. The sub
scriptions are being paid promptly.
Mr.. Carpenter stated that unless some
thing unforeseen arose the regular
schedule on the Hopkinsville division
would 90 into effect December Is, on
which day the first official train would
arrive from Nashville.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-14
SHOOTING AT O'HARA.

Princeton, KY, Dec. l4-A shoot
ing ARRAY occurred at O'Hara in this
county. Robert Stewart and another
man were scufflipg in John Rock S
store and Stewart drew pistol and
fred in fun. The ball found lodgment
In bystander, negro named Al
Bishop. Bishops arm was shattered
and will have to be amputated. Stew
art was placed in jail here this morn
ing.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-14
HE FOUND A CURE.

r. H. Foster, 8lS S. I'd street, Salt
Lake City, writes: ~ have been both
cred with dyspepsia or indigestion for
81 years, have tried many doctors
without relief, but have found a cure
in Hsrbine. recommend it to all my
friends, who are afflicted that way,
and 1t 10 curing them, too. SOC at Du.
Bots, Kolb & 90.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-14
LEADER INCORPORATES.

Frankfort, KY, Dec. 14-Incorpo-
ration articles are filed by the Leader
Publishing company of Fulton. 1t has
%, 200 capital stock. The company
will take over the Fulton Daily Lead
or, published by Colonel Mott Ayers,
who is to come here as deputy state
insurance commissioner. The incor-
porators are Mott Ayres, II. F. Oliver,
r. NJ. Chowning and w. W. Mead
ows
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-14
TIE MAN DIES.

Kuttawa. KY. Dec l4-w. W. Hol-
land, the we'll known tie inspector EN-.
ployed by the Aver & Lord Tie compa.
ny, died at Central City, from blood
poisoning. Some time ago Mr.. Hol-
land stuck . nail in his hand. The
member became inflamed and soon
blood poisoning developed.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-14
KENTUCKY GIDEONS
A BRANCH OF CHRISTIAN
TRAVELLING MEN BELONG.

Posted in the Palmer house is the
announcement Of the iirst annual gath
ering Of the Kentucky Gideons, :"
which is described to be composed OF
"ChristiAn travelling men," The
meeting will be held at Madisonville
on January 2 and s. Mr.. Abner John
son is president Of the association.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-14
DEATH IN MAYFIELD.

May field, KY, Dec. 14-Mrs. Kin
ney. an aged lady, died here. She
was n ,rly 92 years of age and died Of
the IL frmities of old age. She was q
memt Of the Catholic church and
highly respected.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-14
BALLARDs' HoREHoUND SYRUP

Immediately relieves hoarse, croupy
cough, oppressed, rattling, rasping
and difficult breathing. Henry y.
6tearns, Druggist, Shullsburg, wiscon-
sin, writes, May 30, 1901: 81 have
been selling Billiards. Horehound syr-
up for two years, and have never had
. preparation that has given better
satisfaction. notice that when sell
. bottle, they come back for more. ]
can honestly recommend il. 25c, 50c
and 81 at Dubois, Kolb & Co.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-14
COMPANY INCREASES STOCK.

Mayfield, KY, Dec. 1.-THE stock
holders have raised the capital stock
of the May Pants company from $780,
900 to $3.50, 900 az Msyfeld. At this
time the concern has Is travelling men
selling thier goods in IS states, So far
this season they have sold about $40,
900 worth of panrs for spring deliv-
cry. Their sales for delivery this sea-
son were nearly $l5O,O0O.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-14

OF John T. Davis, legislator elect from
the Ballard and Carlisle district, is
critical, and that he will not be able
to attend the opening Of the session.
Mr.. Davis has been removed to o
health resort in Missouri.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-14
wHlsKEY ADVOCATES WON.

wHlSKEY ADVOCATES WON.
. jacksonville, Ky, Dec. 1.-The
proposition as to whether or not the
sale Of liquors should continue to be
licensed in jacksonville was voted on
Saturday, and the vets won by . ma
jority Of 219. A large body Of chill
dren marched from one voting place
to another, singing songs and carrying
banners, and the ministers Of the vari.
Gus churches and the ladies Of the W.
@. T. U. served refreshments in front
of each Of the polls, but in spite Of all
their efforts they were defeated by q
ms jority of almost Q to 1.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-14
HER DEATH SUDDEN.

Central City, KY, Dec. 14-Mrs
II. T. Claggett, a most estimable wo-
man, died suddenly of heart trouble.
She was fifty.seven years old, and
leaves a husband and seven children,
one of whom is the wife Of the mayor
Of Central CITY, DIR. W. r. Mcdowell.