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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-05

cises are 20 be held under the auspices
of the Archaeological and Historical
Society of Ohio.
The following companies have fileG
articles of Incorporation at the office
of the Secretary of State:
Machiasport Packing Co., organized
at Machias. for the purpose of packing
sardines and other food fish, with $780,
600 capital stock of which s27, 900 is paid
in. The officers are: President, e. P
Grimes of Bangor; treasurer, l. M
Bangs of Lubec.
The Stanley B. Smith Coal & Dock
Co.. organized at Augusta, for the pur-
pose of dealing in coal, coke, ore, lum-
Der and all mineral substances, with
100000 capital stock of which nothing
is paid in. The officers are: President,
F. l.. Dutton of Augusta; treasurer, E.
F. Whittum of Augusta.
Gold Coin Meza Mexican Mining Co.,
organized at Sanford, for the purpose
of carrying on the business of mining,
with $1,250,000 capital stock of which
$1,000 is paid in. The officers are:
President and treasurer, Lewis Ginger
of Colorado Springs, Col.
New England Real Estate and Title
Co. organized at Bangor for the pur-
pose of dealing in and managing real
estate. with $4,000 capital stock of
which nothing is paid in. The officers
are: President, Joseph e. Hall of Ban
gor: treasurer, A. c. Batchelder of Ban
gor.
Brookline Syndicate, organized at
Portland for the purpose of producing
and dealing in crude petroleum, with
100000 capital stock of which nothing
is paid in. The officers are: President,
William H. Green of Portland: treas
urer, Henry S. Trickey of Portland.
Bentley Jewelry Co., organized at
kittery, for the purpose of manufac-
turing and dealing in jewelry, with
$4,000 capital stock of which nothing
is paid in. The officers are: President,
Horace Mitchell of Kittery; treasurer,
A. M. Meloon of Newcastle, N. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-05
Rest, Health and Comfort to Mother and


MRS. wINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. for
children teething, softens the gums, reduces
inflammation. allays all pain, and cures WIND
collie. Perfectly safe III all cases. We would
say to every mother who has a suffering child !:
Do not let your prejudice, nor the prejudIces
of others, stand between You and your suf1er'
absolutely sure-to follow the use OF TINS
medtcine, If timely. used. Price 9Sc. bottle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-05

Nash. United States Senators Joseph
B. Foraker and Mark A. Hanna; Hon.
Speaker J. Warren Kiefer; eX-speaker
of the National House of Representa-
tives: Hon. James E. Campbell of New
York, former governor of Ohio;
Murat Halsted, the well-known author
and journalist, and Thomas Ewing, Jr.,
of New York, son of Hon. Thomas
Ewing, who was formerly United
States Senator from Ohio and Secretary
of the National Treasury. The exer-
cises are 70 be held under the auspices
of the Archaeological and Historical
Society of Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-05

Governor Hill has received an elabor-
ately engraved invitation to visit
Chillicothe. Ohio. May 20 and q, for
the purpose of attending the exercises
in oommemoration of the Tooth ami
versary of the admission of Ohio into
the American Union. This event took
place March 1. 1903. At the celebra-
ton addresses will be made by several
DISTINGUISHED sons of the Buckeye
state, including Governor George X.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-05

Forest Commissioner Ring was, yes
| terday, notified by Forest Fire Warden
Garland of Monson that the fire in the
woods in Elliottsville plantation in
Piscataquis county, had been extin-
guished, after burning some two or
three days. The fire started along the
line of the Canadian Pacific railroad,
which runs through that territory. and
was probably caused by sparks or live
Goals from a locomotive belonging to
that company. The railroad company
rendered all the assistance possible in
putting out the fire, maintaining a big
crew of men at the place until the last
spark had been squelched.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-05

Dr.. David Kennedy's Cherry BaIsam
best for Colds, Coughs, Consumption.
Csc, SOC, s1.00.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-10-05
DAUGHTER OF w. ]. BRYAN
BECOMES BRIDE OF ARTIST

Lincoln Neb.. October 3.-The marriage
of Miss Ruth Baird Bryan and William
Homer Leavitt. Of Newport. r l.. vas
solemnizcd at o'clock tonight a Fair
view. the country home Of William .Ien-
nings Bryan. The chancellor Of the Ne
braska Wesleyan university DR.. Hunting
ton, an old-time friend of the Bryan
family vas the officiating clergyman
The wedding was extremely unostenta-
tious and was attended by about one
hundred and twenty-five young people Of
Lincoln and the more intimate friends
Of the Bryan family. The only relative
of the groom present was Mrs. A. IT,
Leavitt, of Newport, r. !. Miss Bryan
wore a travelling costume and was IN
attended.
Miss Bryan Is tall and handsome a
young lady of many charms and Of sunny
disposition. Although but 10 years Of
age. she has already displayed an M
usual literary ability. Her husband, who
is fourteen years her senior, Is an artist.
Mr.. I4eaVitt first met Miss Bryan when
he came to Lincoln several months ago
to paint a portrait fer Mr. Bryan.
Mr. and Mrs. Leavitt left Immediately
after the ceremony for St Louis, where
they will visit friends. They will travel
for a time in the east and will live in
Newport.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-10-05

creased in wisdom and IN stature and in
favor with God and men" For twelve
years He had kept His mind bright and
His soul pure.
When Joseph and Mary found Him.
Mary reproached Him for His conduct.
saying, son, why hast Thou thus dealt
with us? Behold Thy Father and 1 have
sought Thee sorrowing" 1t was then
that He gave expression to the only re-
corded sentence that fell from his lips
during His first thirty years. How is
it that We sought Me? Visit We not that
must be about My Fathers business?"
It is truly said that the child IS father
to the man. The i2-year-old lad here
epitomized in prophecy the splendid the
matchless principles of life that He after
wards wrought out in detail.
No wonder that it Is said of His parents,
'Ihey understood not the SAYING which
lie spake unto them" What parent un-
derstands his child! No two children are
alike. They differ widely In intellectual
powers and spiritual aptitudes. What a
misfortune it is that so many children
are foredoomed TO lives of emptiness and
misery by the dullness, the wicked i'm
patience and sinful neglect of parents and
teachers OF all the WORLDS wrecks, none
are so mouTnful and pitiful as the blight
ed hopes and abOrted lives of men MANY
child has given expression to a thought
that was far-reaching IN IT'S indication Of
greatness and usefulness only 70 be ST.
fenced with harsh words or cruel blows
his words and his spirit being misunder-
stood,
Fortunately for Jesus He had parents
who. while not understanding Him, were
yet tender and patient with Him A parent
has great authority over his child but
no relation. parental or other gives any
one the moral right to call one Of God y
children dolt or fool. We often read OF
great men that they were duh and stupid
when young. the explanation is often
that the parent or teacher was TOO dull
or too careless 10 know the child and dts
cover his talent or bent. and only some
fortunate circumstances in after years
called it out. Blessed is that child who
has some one who believes in him and has
high hopes for him!
Let US look at these words, "Wist We not
that | must be about My Fathers bust
ness" They the brief programme of
Christianity. They imply:
First, a conception of God as Father
of the individual.
Jesus does not employ any of the words
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-10-05
Statistics of Thlrty-tWo Days.
Port Receipts Appear to be Only 65
per Cent. of Last Years Receipts.

best in making your decision to read
all the reports disregard local conditions.
except where they compare with the
average and make your figures to suit
yourself. One prominent contestant of
last spring stated that if he had not
figured too closely on the matter he be-
lieves he would have hit the exact number
of bales. 1t is best not TO totally dsre-
gard what others say and what the pa
pers report. but to be your own Judge Of
conditions and give your estimate in an
intelligent way IS you see the crop prom
iseS to turn out.
There IS tendency on the part of some
to misunderstood, after all our explain
atoms. what this contest is about We
record estimates every week of TO- 900 600
and 20, 100000 bales. This indicates that
the parties appear to believe they ara
ing to be. These figures can not be
know until the Both Of August. leo4.
This contest Is upon what number Of
bales VIII be received at all United States
ports from September l. 1908. to January
IL 1904 both inclusive When people
write us to know what port receipts
mean we are forced to say that the ex-
preston means the receipts at the ports.
AS we understand It, the ports are Gal
weston, New orleans, Mobile. Savannah.
Charleston. Wilmington. Norfolk Balti-
more New York Bcsiton Philadelphia
Brunswick and Pensacola In our adj
vertisement of the contest. we give the
total port receipts for the past six sea-
soas ;rat cover the period Of the contest
from September /. each year, to the 18th
of the following January. both inclusive.
Read the rules OF the contest and let
us have your estimate at once. with
your subscription and remittance address,
ed to
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION.
Atlanta. Ca
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-10-05

Secretary Testers crop statement that
appears on the market page is an in
teresting study. The current report COW
ers the first thirty-Hvo days Of the cotton
year. The port receipts SO far this year
have been 637, 900 bales, as against $780,
5e5 last year, 524 1874 bales year before
last and $50, 2o6 bales in 1900 AS com
pared with last years port receipts TINS
year so far shows up only 90 per cent.
The total port receipts for the period OF
the contest according to Secretary lies
ter'S figures, last season We're o,ot5, ~
bales; taking IS per cent of this number,
the present indications are the total port
receipts during this years contest would
be 3,455, 80 bales.
AS compared with year before last, the
port receipts SO far this year are 49, oo
bales ahead and yet thc port receipts
year before last for the period of our
contest amounted to 500 SOY bales. only
sc 900 short of last years port receipts
for the same period.
AS compared with 900. this years port
receipts are at present 90. BOG short, but in
that year the total port receipts for
the period OF the contest amounted to
only 4,8Ae, IA bales. This was gain Of
little over one-half million bales over
the 1899 season the same period.
The figures and the comparisons are
given showing the results that have been.
Those crops We're harvested under differ
ent conditions from the present This
season is acknowledged to be month
late. Reports are current that the boil
weevil in Texas viii cause great damage
in that crop. Some predict an early
frost, some say there will be no top
crop. others say that the drought a few
weeks since cut off the crop nearly one
half from the prospects at that time, and
that the bollS are shedding and that
there will be very small crop. 1t is
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-10-05
DEATH OF GEORGE w. SCOTT.
Prominent Citizen and Capitalist
Died Last Saturday.

Colonel George w. Scott. of Deca tn".
n prominent real estate investor. and the
founder and supporter of the Agnes Scott
institute. is dead His death occurred
Saturday morning about 10 o'clock at
the Frkin- Cooper sanitarium, after an i'll
ness Of nine days. He had been in fail
ing health for a number of years, and
about week ago was brought TO the
sanitarium from his home in Decatur.
Ga The news of his serious illness was
known in the city, but it was announced
that his condition was much improved.
and consequently the news of his death
comes as an entire surprise to his many
friends IN Georgia. Florida and in other
parts of the union. where he was well
known and appreciated
Particularly will his death be felt n
Florida where he was as Well known in
the years before the war and Immediate
~ after as he has been In Atlanta and
Savannah in the last twenty years. He
was one of the most influential men in
the state and numbers his friends by
thousands in both Georgia and Florida
Colonel Scott leaves five children, G.
b. Scott. Mrs. T. l.. Cooper, Mrs Muir
phey Gambler, Mrs. Nellie Gambler, Mrs.
G. f.. Harmon. The funeral arrange
ments have not as yet been made
Colonel Scott was born in Alexandria,
Pa, and comes from distinguished and
prominent family. who took an import
ant pert in the politics of this etate His
brother was ex-senator John Scott. of
Pennsylvania, and his father was John
Scott. member of congress John Scott,
the brother, was for many years the gen
eral counsel of the Pennsylvania railroad
In $50 Colonel Scott came south on ac-
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-10-05
TILLMAN TRIAL VERY SLOW.
End of First Week and Prosecution
Not Rested Yet.

Lexington. S G.. October 3.-The trial
of former Lieutenant Governor James IL.
Tillman has been in progress lust one
week. and as yet the state has not form
ally rested its case Solicitor Thurmond
announced. however. when the last wit
ness for the prosecution examined
today had left the stand that the state
pra ctically was ready to close. but de-
sired to pass the closing until next week,
as there is further testimony the state
may desire to submit
One of the witnesses for the defense
was heard today. the state having dis
posed of all its witnesses present some
little time prior to the nour appointed
for adjournment No afternoon session
was held today and the trial will not be
resumed until Tuesday morning because
of other matters demanding the attention
of the court Monday. Only four vii
nesses for the state were examined to-
day.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-10-05
Judge Hansen Back in Harness.

Thomasville Ca. October 3-(special)
At the age of more than 80 years. Jusee
Augustin II 1Iansell has formed part
nership and again entered upon the active
practice of law. Thomasvile and this
entire section has been surprised and ir-
terested to learn Of the fact that Judge
IIansel has formed partnership with
Messrs. H. j. and " / Mcintyre, under
the firm name of Hansel, Mcintyre &
Mcintyre.
Judge HanselI is known over the entire
state 10 be the one man who ever sat
practically continuous term of fifty years
He only retired this year at his own re-
quest. TO be succeeded by Judge r. G.
Mitchell Although he regarded his
strength as unequal to the arduous duties
OF the bench. he very soon determined
not to retire from active life
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-10-05

Washington, October 3.-The monthly
report OF the chief of the bureau of sta
tistics of the department of agriculture
will show the average condition of cotton
or September IS to have been o5.l, as
compared with 2 one month ago, SD. 3
on September 2b. 1902; OIL 4 at The cor
responding date In 1901. and a ten year
average OF 67.4
These figures indicate the condition on
SEPTEMBER 25 and no attempt Is made to
anticipate the results from future weather
conditions.
Reports of damage during September
from rust. shedding, drought. cater2il-
lars and worms are general throughout
the cotton states, the damage in Texas
being caused lore by boil weevl aud
boil worm. The crop is reported az from
two 70 four weeks late. and many corve-
rpondcnts report there viii be 10 top
crop.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-10-05
SECURITIES
WEAKENED.
Embarrassment Due to the Recent
Course Of Stock Market-Hitch
Has Occurred in the Rock
Island and Seaboard
Deal.

Baltimore. October IA persistent ru
Today that J. William Middendorf & Co,
of this city. and ]. J.. Williams & Son,
of Richmond. Va. We're financially en-
barrassed. Those in interest declined to
discuss the matter during the afternoon
and evening. but late tonight after
conference which lasted several hours.
gave out the following statements:
In view of the extraordinary and un-
expected financial situation now existing
in New York, Messrs. John J.. Williams
& Sons of Richmond. Va, and J. William
Middendorf q Co.. of Baltimore. have
found it necessary to ask for temporary
Indulgence of their creditors.
The undersigl ed have, 1t the reiuest
CT these two firms. consented to act as
an adv isory committee to examine into
their condition and promptly report an
appropriate plan of extension The com-
M: ttee will proceed to the Immediate pc
fCrmance of this duty. In the meanwhile
they believe it to be to the interest of
ell concerned that no legal or other steps
lie taken by individual creditors to COM
rlicate the situation, but that the present
status should in ali respects be main
tanned for common protection and ben
eft
''The above firms estimate that their as
sets. inVentoried a current quotations,
exceed their liabilities by very large
mented by the restoration of normal
CorGltione
IN view Of the official relations Of j.
i. Williams and j. w. Middendorf with
the Seaboard Air Line they desire to
state that neither firm, nor any member
thereof is indebted to that company ard
that the Sea aboard Air Line railroad VII
be in no wise affected by the action of
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-10-05
Land of Glover Won Rich p,1rsa

New York. October Island of Glover
Won the fifth champion steeplechase Of
$4,000 at Morris park today Land Of
Glover and his stable companion, Zinzi-
Der, We're equal favorites with Lava
tor.
The Ragged Cavalier was second and
AnZiber third. Fully 80, 900 persons
probably me largest crowd that has been
seen at Morris park this year. was pres
ent today.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-10-05
HAYWOOD ON TRIAL FOR LIFE.
Great Interest Is Being Shown in the
Case

Raleigh. \. G., October 2.-Twenty-
witnesses were examined today in the
trial of Ernest Haywood for the murder
Of Ludlow Skinner With the exception
Of two witnesses. none testified to hay
ing seen anything of the killing until
they were attracted by the sound of a
pistol shot ana saw Haywood standing
on the sidewalk near the south end Of
the postoftce with his smoking revolver
levelled at Skinner who was moving
rapidly across the street Az he came
near to the center of it. the second shot
came as Skinner slightly turned, and then
he continued stumbling in a half circle
till he fell to the ground on his face,
dying almost at once
The defense has summoned over two
hundred witnesses.
The court house is packed at each SEES
sion and interest increases as the case
proceeds.
New Witness OH the Stand
Raleigh. n. c., October 3-(Special y
The state rested its case in the iIav-
wood Skinner murder trial after putting
on medical expert to slow the locat
of the wound in SINNERS body, a negro
who saw the shooting after the first
shot, and hitherto unknown witness
This is Hon, Jones Fuller. OF Durham
a member of the legislature and prom
inent politician.
he was in The corridor on the third
floor of the Marlborough hotel the after
noon of the killing. talking to Miss
Matty e. Pace. who was seated IN the
window. Suddenly she exclaimed "Thev
are going to fight" and left the window
He looked out and saw Skinner retreat
ing In the street, while Haywood was
back against the wall of the postoffice
in the act of firing the first shot, while
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-10-05
Gov. Peabody Sued FOR 100000.

Cripple Creek, Colo, October 3.-Govern-
or Peabody was made defendant today in
two damage suits for $780, 900 esch. filed
by Patrick H. Mullaney and Thmas H.
roster, union miners who were arrested
by military officers on duty in tbs camp
and confined in the guard house for fif-
teen days. and were set at Liberty last
Wednesday after habeas corpus proceed
ings were instituted in their behalf Adj
Jutant General Sherman Bell. Hrigadier
General Chase and Major Thomas f.
McClaland were also made Defendants to
the suits.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-10-05
GEORGE W. TRUITT
M axe S Splendid Offer

First farmer club merchant or farmer
that sends me q FIVE hundred dollar
check, will send them five hundred
bushels OF my Improved Prolific Cotton
Seed. one fine short-horu bull coming
three that will weigh 400 pounds. deec
red with white spots TANKS and regis
tered: l gave one hundred dollars for
him when a calf, and one fine short-horr
row
The one sending u Three Hundred Dol.
lar check I will send three hundred bush.
els Of seed and one fine short-horn COW
One sending me a Two Hundred Dollar
check l Will send two hundred bushels
of my seed and a fine young short horn
bull. One sending me One Hundred
Dollar check VIII get one hundred bush
els of seed and one pair of pigs. registered
Vanderbilt stock One sending me ssc
check will get SO bushels Of seed and
fine pig. Ono sending me SIS will get IS
bushels of seed and one of my famous
cultivators.
] have for sale the Biltmore stock Of
hogs, any age and size
Vanderbilt SOW and litter ten pigs for
300; pigs weaned and worth money
alone.
Fine pigs $40 pair Fine short horns
on hand the kind for the south any ago
or size.
Address
GEO. w. TRUITT
LAGRANGE, CA.
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