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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-12-04

Grover C.eveland's announce
ment that he would not accept tie
presidential nomination next yeer.
If rendered him, has concentrated
a large element of the democracy
on Judge Parker, who very nearly
comes up t. Mr.. G eveland as "A
statesman, and who occupies the
happy position OF he Lg able 70
attract Mr.. Cleveland support -
well as all other factions of tue
ID mocratic party. Mr.. Cleve-
la DIS evowal tha. he would sfrse
th nomination lnd' '~ III ca ~
stances has rlinim.z'i ~. oor-
mans chances auc na- rsDlt
Judge Parker IL. ceutret
presidential probabili i.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-12-04

The carelessness OF some candi-
dates found an apt illustration in
Martin county. Ky. at the recent
election. The county is Eepu oil
can by 500 majority. aud the Re
publicaps nominated William Yale
as their candidate for clerk of the
county circuit court. La view OF
the ODDS against them the Demo
Gratis made no formal nomination
for that Office. But Yale forgot to
comply with the requirements of
the law as 10 candidates ard thus
rendered himself ineligible. ".
j. Jerre.l. d Democrat, VINO wan.
ed the place had complied with
the legal requirements, and Oh
election day he induced three vot-
ers to write bis name on their bal
lots, and these three men elected
him to the office New Orleans
Times De .nocrat.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-12-04

Senator German, while great
man as great men measure up -
this day aud gel Grafton, i yet rot
such n great man rs could. il our
opinion and from our viewpoint,
carry the Democrats to victory.
His record on several questions is
unsound, and in particular his
stand in connection WITH the pas
sage of the Wilson bill shouid ne
enough 10 defeat his nomination
as our fight, if harmony is 10 be
had, must be looked for along
those lines. We must have a man
for our champion whoso record on
every question at issue, is entirely
clean and pure-Nickst arg Amer
lean.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-12-04

Young men in the prime of LIE,
full of vigor and capable OF sare-
ing far beyond their daily necC ;,
at sixty years old or over are . 9 j,
found performing the most mt r !, |
tasks for mere pitti nee. = :
then that they realize mat .'ov ,
and old age is a combir elton :
might have avoided, ont
thought more of present = :
ment than of providing for II Il :
Of need, truthfully ssvs &c
change. Many spend thcii
stance in riotous lvin, @. : ;
IN diss: patton. and still! on - 4
aping the maguificence of so M :
thei. neiohbors and friends. Na-;
few young men think of forti sy.I.
themselves against possible
versity by saving par cf I, c r
earnings; and almost before tae5
know ii ege creeps upon them Il
steals their energy and opportan-
ties and they find themselves neet
ing the comforts of life ara wit
out the opportunities they one,
had to earn a surplus. II is t i
truth that in paying positions 81
men are rarely wanted. Nearly a
beggars are old, and 1t is often Sd
to see their suffering. Ever On
of these unfortunates could hay
avoided this fate by living with
their income when young and the,
providing tor the inevitable ca
when their power to earn and say
nave been taken from them bp age
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-12-04
Industrial Independence.

The cotton crop in the south
Will, In It's raw state. bring the
people in this section OF the year
$500. 900, ,OOO, perhaps. About ore
fifth Of the crop viii! be manufact-
ured in the Southern States and
the manufactured product, though
consisting OF the coGrsest grades
of yarns and cloths. VI. add large
ly 10 the value of the crude mate
rial. If the whole Ct the crop
could be manufactured here and
in the highest forms IL would bring
US at least t.u times as much as we
nov ch.ei.And the South would
become the richest region OF the
world. IL is gratifying TO know
that we are approaching that end
steadily and that we already have
as many spindles As the North.
Without the mills, however, the
cotton crop would soon make our
people the most opulent of the
Union if they did not send abroad
for their supplies the greater part
of their cotton money. How this
custom drains the South and how
ii could be remedied is thus shown
by the Montgomery Advertiser:
THE truth il that the South j.
largely the tenant of the country
and the laborer for the rest of tn
world. We grow the staple Aich
exceeds In value any other agri-
cultural product exported from tEe
United States, and we spend L1ost
OF the money for something 10 eat.
drink and wear If the half Of shat
cot.or. could bemanufic,ure1 bore:
we would be the richest people o.
eorth. If the South raised a. r.
quired food products, IL would u
tho richest section of the Cn.on.
Tie half of that million dollars >.
doy, if kept at home, would ma
the South the noss iaGepende /;
OF ali countries Way not keep ?
WY rot false our Own iooC su
g..,.L and make our )wn ciotb ard
tn cad? Why be longer h, wsr-
q; wood and drawerI Il water frr
al. creationY We hava good ,,i
III re, unlirlite,, motive power a..
cai do our owa mar ufactIT u
We have fertile !auds enough -
ra sc our own supplies and ought
&c do it. Is it not tire 10 strike
fc- economic indepeIdenSel
Fortunately the Gesees t i.,h
tie Advertiser points IT IS eting
r.iueIied. The Sout is rsis r-
more and more OF is , WI sCy,...e..
every year anu uf nufactIr.u-
more and more of its Jaw naterisi
into articles that are ued at home
Never before in her history. for
instance, has Mississippi raised
such n large corn crop as she has
dCne this year, and the result viii
be that the people OF that S;ate
would have more clear moreN
from their cotton crop than ever
before, even if they were not re-
ceiving the best prices known ioI
years for their chief staple. More
cloth ing more furniture. more i'm
plements and more articles OF ev-
eryday use in all lines are being
made here than at any previous
time in the history of our country
What We have done. however, Is
but the beginning IF what we
could do aud what We shall do in
the way of industrial Independence.
1t is the prospect of Tremendous
expansion along thess lines tha. is
contributing largely 10 the boom
that the South in gel eral is now
Observation-Disclosures Morning
News.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-12-04
His Chauce: Before marriage"

His Chance: Before marriage .
asserted the sof. spoken, epigram-
matte lecturer, woman is an ideal
after marriage she is a fact" At
Ibis point there was an interrupt
ion by Henry Pennecker, who had
been compelled to attend the lec-
ture in company with his intellect
ual wife. Mr.. Penhecker, realiz-
ing that he was safe in a crowd,
jumped to his feetand cried: "And
facts are stubborn things"-
Judge.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-12-04
When a factory wishes TO ga :

When a factory wishes to aa :
town and asks subscription. i
is not for the money valGe o! tia
subscription, but for the good vii
and cooperation of the people o,
the section. With the good vii
and sympathy of the people. mos
any industry can flourish on
small capital but if the contrar.y i
'hs case, you will fail, even viii
A Vanderbilt behind you -CnTii,'-
mian.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-12-04
The Lone Star State.

Down in Texas at Y.skum, i III.
drv goods firm o. which Mr.. j. III nhi-
ls1 l. the head Mr.. Hallsr on one cf MS
E:st trip to buy goods -aii TO a frieud.who
vss With him in the palace car, III. 8,
take one of these Little Early h,sere 4 ,
or retiring and you viii be up early IN
sl,e morning feeling good" For he
"dark brown" taste. heaoache ara rlst
lcry feeling DEWITT Little Early Rs srs
arc the best Pill to use- Bold oy Phoenix
Drug 10.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-12-04
Bows life saved from Mem
branOuS Group.

G. W. Lynch, prominent citizen of
Winchester, Ind, writes. MY little boy
had severe attack of membranous
Group, and only got relief sfter taking
Eoley's Honey and Tar. He got relief
fter ne dose aud feel that IL saved tho
lie OF my boy" Refuse substitutes. j. l..
shell l. Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-12-04
Coughs, Colds and CcnStipa.
tiOn.

Few people realize when taking corlh
medicines other than Foleys Honey t.o
Tar. that they contain opiates whicn ave
O. nstipating besides being unssfe. par
ticu .arly for children. Fol-g's Honey
and Tar contains n" opiates, is safe az
sure and will not constipate. j. l. Shell
4 Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-12-04

In Chicago there is genera Sc g
Ization that if the union anG
corporations fight, the public get
The wors: of it: and Il the u, ,,
'.uc the corporations z, 'os.et! F.
ihe puol'c gets the worst Of
oiggest dog OF all IL the IN e
every time. Bosom T. nscrii
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-12-04

Although Uncle Sam looks as meek
as a lamb.
It's because he has cross-eyod
strabismus;
He looks up at the sky with an
innocent eye,
And meanwhile he's taking an
isthmus.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-12-04
For e Bad Cold.

l. you have BAD cold you need goo i
reliable medicine ike Chamberlain Is
Cough Remedy - loosen and relieve l..
and 20 allay tha irritation and inflama-
tion of the throat and lungs. For sale by
Phoenix Dag Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-12-04
just What You Need.

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets,
When you feel dull after eating
When you have no appetite.
When you have a bad taste IL the mouth
whsn your liver is torpid.
When your bowels are constipated.
When you have a heaC ache.
When you feel bilious
They will improve your appetite cleanse
and inviRorate your Atomsch, and regu
ate your liver enc bowels. Price %
cents per box. For sale by Phosni<
Drug Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-12-04
Report frOiu the Reform
School.

j. G.. Gluck, Supefia.enCsnt, Prunt
town, w. VT. ties: After trying =
other adver.i- cough U1t dirines y
have decided - foIey's itp,ey 4.
Tar exclusive n 5hs West Viz mia Z
form School t-a; il the most erect
and absolute. aacriIess." j l. oheiI s. {
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-12-04

A kidney or bladder trouble. can al
wsys be cured by using Foley's Kidney
Cure IN time. j. u. Shell 81 CO.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-12-04
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All Druggists refund the money il it fails
to cure. w. 4. Groves Signature on esrh
box. 25o.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-12-04
Rk17 s S

ERGg E -
The walking sick, what
a crowd of them there are
Persons who are thin and
weak but not sick enough
TO go to bed.
"ChrOniC cases" that 5
what the doctors call them,
which in common English
means-long sickness.
To stop the continued
loss of flesh they need
SCOTS Emulsion. For the
feeling of weakness they
need SCOTS Emulsion.
1t makes new flesh and
gives new life TO the weak
system.
SCOTS Emulsion gets
thin and weak persons out
Of the rut. 1t makes new,
rich blood, strengthens the
nerves and gives appetite
'or ordinary food.
SCOTS Emulsion can be
taken as long as sickness
lasts and do good all the
time.
There's new strength
and flesh in every dose.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-04

contractor received pay for them. For
this concession, it is charged that
Crawford paid TO Machen through the
Lorenzs about 80 per cent. of the
mount received from the government.
Maurice Runkel, of New York city,
Thomas W.. McGregor formerly in
charge Of the supplies for the rural Tree
delivery service and recently indicted
in Baltimore under another charge and
August w. Machen are named jointly
in another indictment for a similar
transaction.
The indictments alleges that Runkel
paid sums to Machen and McGregor
aggregating about $4,000 to Machen
and 5000 to McGreg0r. John T. Cup
per, the mayor Of L1ckhaven, Pa, is
charged in a separate indictment with
paying Machen a bride of $500 in Au-
gust, 1900. Long also is indicted sepa-
rately for paying a bride, both these
bribery cases being in the same trans
actions involved in the conspiracy in
dicetments. Crawford was separately
indicted for presenting a false claim
for satchels by charging the govern
ment and receiving pa therefore for
shoulder straps never supplied by him.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-04
THREE DAYS MID OCEAN.
Clinging to Wreck and in n Very
Small Boat.

Philadelphia, July 31.-After cling
ing to their capsized vessel for three
days in mid-ocean the crew of the
Italian bark Vermont bound from
Genoa for st. Johns, n. F., in ballast,
was recued by the French tank
steamer Lelion. from Seville, via Gil
braltar. for Marcus Hook. Pa. and
brought her today. The shipwrecked
crew consisted of Captain Marina n
twelve men one of them a negro. The
sailors were in an exhausted condition
from exposure when picked Up.
The Vermont encountered heavy
weather after leaving Genoa but all
went we'll until Thursday Of last week
when she ran into a heav- gale. The
bark was weathering the storm well
when her ballast shifte1 and the vessel
rolled over on her side. The crew
had just time enough to secure a bag
of biscuits and some water before she
careened on her beams end. h men
We're about to abandon the vessel,
when it was decided that to stick to
her. Then for three days the little band
of men chung to the capSiZed vessel,
hoping to be taken off and thus avoid
the risk of living in a row O on the
rough "a. On Sunday night the bark
turned completely owe and the crew
took to a small boat. Rockets had
been sent UP but not one was seen
until early on Monday morning when
in Frenchman hove in sight. The
men were we'll taken care of and slow
ly recovered from their exposure and
looked after by the local Italian con-
sui and Will be sent to Italy. The
Vermont was abandoned in latitude
| 1926 north. longitude 500 west.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-04
EVEN CORROBERATED.
New Witnesses Agree With Him rs
to Movements.

Cynthiana, KY. July 31.-Common-
wealth Attorney Byrd surprised all to-
day again by the introduction of new
witnesses in the case against Curtis
Jett and Thomas White. A half dozen
have testified to seeing the prisoners
enter the side door of the jackson
court house just before Marcum was
shot and emerge after the shooting.
The new witnesses cO]rroborate Captain
Even as to the movements of Jet
and White when Marcum was killed in
Jackson court house. F. a. Bradley,
foreman in the Breathitt News office,
located Over the Jackson postofhce p
posite the side door of the court nous
testified that he saw Jet come to the
side door of the court house imme-
diatelv after the shooting.
Witnesses Landrum. Bach. Johnson
and Fulkerson, all gave evidence cor
.roberating Even.
In the afternoon Alexander H. Smith,
another new witness testified to see
ing Jett. White, Even, Marcum and
others al the time of the shooting, cor
roberating the testimony of Even n
others.
Marcum's fatber-in-law. and his two
sisters testified during the afternoon.
Mr.. Hurst. III father-in-Iaw testified
that Jett came TO him the afternoon
Of the murder and wanted TO talk with
him. White was with Jet at all times
on the three occasions that they met
after the death of MarCuTn. Hurst
testified that members OF the family
knew Of a conspiracy to murder Mar
cum for over a year before his death.
Mrs. Hord. Il sister of j. +. Marcum,
testified that when her brother came
into her house on the Sunday afternoon
previous to his murder both Jet and
White followed him into the house and
walked about in the different rooms
OF her home. She finally insisted that
thew leave and they did SO.
Mrs. Mary Johnson, another sister OF
Marcum testified that armed men We're
frequently seen abou the house where
her brother lived. She had lived at
her brothers home for a year previous
to his murder and the family were
frequently warned that Marcum was
to be murdered. IN testified that she
saw both Jet and White after her
brother was killed and that she asked
Jet directly about it and accused him
of it and that he replied:
"Hargis' money killed him. but l fir
| ed the shot
| Mrs. Johnson testified that she also
| asked Tom White about the shooting
| and accused MIN OF helping TO Kill her
brother to which he replied:
GO and ask Even who killed him.
| He saw who did it and will tell you
he knows VINO did it."
There is considerable excitement
here tonight among the witnesses anC
others from Breathitt county.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-04
~GOLDSBORO
First Tobacco Break of the Season
to Take Place TomorrOw-Ths-
Prosperous Bank of Wayne-SocfaI
and Personal.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial TO Inc MeSSenSer.)
Goldsboro, \. c., August lat q
meeting Of tho directors OF the
bank OF Wayne, held in the office OF
the president of that institution this
morning, a ~semi-annual dividend of >
lper cent. on its capital stock OF $125,-
loco was declared and an equal SUM
lprofts. This speaks volumes for the
financial condition and substantial
prosperity of GoldsboTo.
The Goldsboro tobacco warehouses
Twill open on Monday for the season
The outlook is not very good for high
prices anywhere. but it is certain THAI
market in the state. The patrons OF
this market already know this fact and
consequently Goldsboro will get its full
quota. of tobacco from the
throughout the surrounding counties.
At their h~ospitable home, at 81 John
~lstreet. north, last night. Mr.. n Mrs.
lJ. T. Ginn gave an elegant reception
lin honor Of the marriage of thelI
daughter, Miss Daisy, 70 Mr.. T. b
Jenkins, the bride and groom having
returned yesterday afternoon from thelE
bridal trip to Washington City. The
home was beautifully decorated an6
Twas brilliantly lighted for the occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Faulkner presided
lin the dining room. A number OF the
friends OF the bride and COON were
lpresent to enjoy the happy OCCASION
and the wedding supper was sumptu-
lous and altogether delightful The
bridal pair were the recipients CT
hearty congratulations and good wishes
Iduring the evening, and many u
lful bridal presents wer5 displayed Is
the reception parlor.
Mr.. C. Markley and family, VINO have
been occupying the residence of Pro
lfessor T. r. Foust, while he and his
family were taking their summer out
ling, again took rooms in the hotea
lKehnon today and left this afternooE
flor Morehead City to spend some Tina
lat the Atlantic Hotel. Professor Foust
land family came home today.
Mr.. Harry Wrenn, OF Washington
lefty, is in the city on a visit to his old
home and relatives.
Mr.. w. E. Jenkins, one of the num-
her Of clever travelling men h make
iGaldsboro their home, arrived in the
Icity today to spend some time with his
family.
The Society of Christian Endeavor
will hold a conservation meeting in he
Presbyterian chUrch tomorrow at 12:15
O'clock directly after the regular SER
lyiceS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-04
MURPHY GETS FIVE YEARS.
For Embedding Money Belonging tn
Stone Cutters Union.

New York, July 31.-Lawrence Muir
ply former treasurer of the Journey
men stone cutters union, who was ar
rested last December charged with
|embezziing $4,000 from the organiza-
|tion and convicted last Monday OF
lgrand larceny was today sentenced to-
five years and six months in states
lprison.
The prisoners counsel asked for
Iclemency for his client, but judge
.lNewburger scored the prisoner severe
ly, saying that he had spent the funds
lof the union in riotous living, and thae
his total stealings amounted to So, 900
When the judge a finished Murphy
Twas crying bitterly and appeared to-
tbe about to collapse. My Coo" he
shouted, this is wrong. Every II OF
1.-THE officers of the union got Il share
tof the money. There was not one THAI
Ibid not have a finger in the graft"
Judge NeWburger paid no attention
Ito the frantic a Murphy wants I'd
lgo to Sing Sing at once.
I am tired of the tombs,' said the
lpriso1er. The excitement of the trial
has made me sick NJ despirited. I
want to get away from here. In
lprison, may be, l will hear no more
lof the things that are said against me
That will do me good. l need rest"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-04

Portland. Oregon, july 31.-A section
OF the bridge which spans the Will
jeanette river AT Morrison street col
Iapsed hi afternoon pr~ecipitating
more n one hundred people forty
feet into the water. Three people are
known to have been drowned and 1t
Is feared that the list of the deal will
De much larger when all are accounted
for. Many fell on two house boots
mOOred at the pier at the bridge i'm
mediateIy under the spot it ave way
The injured:
Minnie Raymond, aged 10.
Lottie Cameron. aged 10.
Unidentified boy. aged 10.
Thousands of people had gathered on
the Morrison and Madison street
bridges and along the docks to watch
Clarence Lutz an armIess man swim
the river which is about three eighths
of q mile wide. As Lutz was climbing
OUT of the water TIE crowd rushed to
the south edge Of the bridge in order
to get q good view. \ section OF the
passenger walk gave way under me
heavy weight and the cTOWding. Strug-
sing Aa%C VI bNNt-|
a distance of forty feet.
Hundreds OF people at the club house
of the Portland Rowing Club, men in
boats and on shore Immediately start
ed the work of rescue. Dozens of boats
at the scene sOOn picked up those
struggling in the water while the in
jured. who were clinging to the boat
house were taken into the club house
and medical aid summoned. Every
ambulance in the city. several fire
companies and Il large force OF police
arrived within u few minutes. and the
victims with broken arms and legs
were hurried to the hospitals.
News of the accident quickly ~read
and within a few minutes thousands OF
people gathered at either end OF the
bridge xiOuSly seeking information
about relatives or friends.
The bridge is an old wooden struc-
ture having been built sixteen years
ago and has been considered unsafe
for some time although it was n o
condemned
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-04

~ -NNI
obstinate Sa.c of dyspepsia writes r. Z. Secord,
ESQ. OF - Eastern Ave. Toronto, Ontario. II
tired a great number OF remedies without sue
cess ! hria!!y lost faith IN them all. ! was Sc
FAR gone that ! coa!d not hear any solid food in
my stomach to- q long time felt melancholy
and depressed. Gould not sleep nor follow my
occupation. Some four months ago a friend
recommended your Golden Medical Discovery
After n weeks treatment I had derived so much
oeEtnt that ! continued the medicine. I have
taken three bottles and am convinced it has
IN my case accomplished a permanent cure. ]
can consc'-nt1ouslv recon- mend 1t TO the thou
sands o: dyspepucs throughout the land"
d Common Sense Medical ADVISER
1908 large pages inpaper covers, is sent
pay expense of mailing onky. Address
DR.. R V. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-04
Count Szapary COnfesses.

Budapest, Hungary, July 31.-At n
meeting of the independent party to-
lday, Franz kossuth was reelected
president.
The bribery commission assembled
this evening and after deputy Papp
who charged that ex-deputy Dienes
had attempted to bride him with o.
kronen to desert the obstructtionist
party and leave Budapest, had given
his evidence Count Szapary confessed
THAT he was the author of the whole
laffair. He eXonerated Premier Heder-
very and asked pardon for MS act
which he admitted, had injured the
dignity of parliament
The lower house adjourned until The
committee is ready to report.
a warrant has been issued for The
ARREST of former Deputy Dieues.