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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-07
BRYAN CUT OUT.
His Expected $4,000 Legacy
Will Not Yet Materialize.
Judge Decides That Letter Mentioning
It Doesn't Belong in Will.
Bryan Says He Wins Moral il Not
Technical Victory.

New Haven, Conn, Nov. 6.-The de-
cis!cn in the Phio S. Bennett will case
f, in which VIM. j. Bryan appears both
as an executor upder the will and a
beneficiary, and was a witness in his
own behalf ar recent hearings, was
made by Judge Cleveland in probate
| court, Friday. The formal wording of
the decree will be announced, Saturday,
when Mr.. Bryan will be present. The
court finds that the sealed letter about
which there has been a contest pro-
viding for a gift of $4,000 to Mr.. Bry-
an and family, was not incorporated in
the will.
Copies of the decree We're handed to
attorneys representing Mrs. Bennett
the widow. and Mr.. Bryan.
When court came in an inquiry was
made as to Mr.. Bryan's whereabouts
and when it was stated that that gen.
tleman wculd be here, Friday after
noon. the court said he would adjourn
court until Saturday, so that the form
OF the decree could be announced in Mr..
Bryar's presence. Attorneys for Mrs.
Bennett said that they We're ready for
the decree at this time but the cour.
thought an opportunity should be given
for further discussion if desired. He
then said: II find that the question OF
whether the will was properly executed
was not raised. / find that it was prop
eriy executed and find that the tesla
to-! had sufficient testamentary carac-
ity. l find that there was no un-
due influence by Mr.. Bryan over Mr.
BENEFIT. 1t was claimed that the sealed
should be incorporated in the will.
find that reference in the will was suffi-
Gent as to the sealed letter vet Ian
suage in the document itself plainly
indicated that the will was executed
before the letter was written. There
was in existance before the will was ex-
ecuted a duplicate of the sealed letter
That is considered in support of the
contention that the paper was a part
of the will. The sealed letter was found
with the will. l find that there was no
undue influence. but that the sealed let
ter was not incorporated in the will"
The court further said that he eX-
pressed no opinion as to whether the
sealed letter which gives $4,000 to Mr..
Bryan and his family can be incorpo-
rated in the will. He said:
1T may be urged that it can be used
put as to that the court has no opinion
to cypress
Attorneys Immediately asked the
court il .. construction had been placed
upon the bequest and the court called
their attention to the text of the deci-
sion. Afterwards Judge cleveland
stated that it was q question whether
the probate court had a right to con
slider the construction of the sealed let
ter and it was also a question whether
the lawyers IN the case so framed a
question i'm relation to the matter as to
bring it within the province of the pro-
bate court to consider it.
Newton. Church and Hewitt, counsel
for Mr.. BRYAN in this city, said in re-
ply to question that although Mr.
Bryan had not vet been informed of the
decision he would undoubtedly decide
to enter an appeal from it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-07
POINTS TO YOU
How Coffee Sets lts Grip and Is Never
Suspected.

| 1t is surprising how many people
never suspect that coffee is causing all
! their trouble until they are finally
| knocked out or some disease caused by
coffee has become chronic and almost
| incurable
Even in chronic cases the chances are
| q shit. from coffee to Postum Food
! Coffee Will build the sick one up and in
F.! time effect n cure.
Sometimes this happens with sur
| prising promptness. a lady OF syria :
cuse, Neb., says: Last spring a year
ago my doctor told me I would have to
stop drinking coffee. had heart trou-
BILE so bad that the least excitement
would cause me to choke up so | could
scarcely get my breath and / was SO
nervous I could not bear to have the
children move around the house.
Doctor told my husband to get
Postum for me but before he did so we
moved TO the country and fell back on
milk and water but even such exertion
as climbing a flight Of stairs caused my
heart to hurt me so 1 would feel sick
and faint.
This continued all summer until in
the fall we again moved to Syracuse
There ] got some Postum and began 30
feel so much better after using one
package that 1 continued it's use alto
gether and am now better in health
than J have ever been before in eight
wears. I am stronger and feshier than
| ever was and have not had the head
ache but three times since I began to
use Postum a year ago. The change
wan6arfr,l for 7
had no return of the heart trouble at
I'll and j never get tired telling what
Postum has done for me-" Name given
by Postum Co. Battle Creek, Mich.
Look in each package for a copy of
the famous little book, THE Road to
MELVILLE"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-07
T0DAYS FOOTBALL.
-FOUR Maine College E|evens
Will Line Up, Today.
Bowdoin Will Face Her0Id Rival Cobb,
at WateryiIIe.
Dates VIII Line Up Against Maine
at Orono.

Watervile, Me- Nov. G.-(Srecian -
If the weather is fair, today. there
viii probably be the largest crowd on
the college field that has been seen
there for years. Great interest is being
manifested here in the city in the
game and everyone who can do so will
be present and then large crowds are
expected from various parts Of the
State. Colby viii doubtless be in con-
dition to play the best game of the
season, and it is expected that BowdOin
Will send as strong team rs has been
put into a game, this year. The Colby
team is getting good support here but
no one IS at all confident that it is sure
OF winning.
The cheering of both sides will
doubtless be feature. Special prepa-
ration has been made at Colby for this
and there has been considerable prac-
tic ing Of new songs and yells during
the past week. Practically the whole
Bo"ioin student body is expected on
The special train. so there will be cheer
ing oilcL3h on that side Of the field.
y .5cOG dea! seems to depend On the
condition of the two teams. II Bow
doin can play the game in the second
half that she is capable of i'll the fiji st
it Will be about as pretty football as
anyone will care to see. The supporters
OF the Colby team are pretty confident
thatea good stiff pace can be set st tn"
kickoff and maintained until time is
called at the end of the game. but
whether this is going to be fast enough
for BoWdoin is the question. A geo!
many are expecting the visitors to
stake their all on the first half and to
see Colby come strongly in the second.
In earlier games this fall BoWdoin has
| played her best game in the first half
Gnd Colby her best in the second. At
any rate, one of the ti-rCc%t contests
ever sean on the college iitlH is being
locke for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-07
RESCUED HY FiREMEN.
Woman and Child Taken from Burning
Runford Falls Building.

Rumford Falls, Me-, Nov. Ga
woman and child occupying tenement
in the second floor of a three story
men during a fire, this afternoon which
completely Quilted the building. They
We're taken down a ladder barely in
time to escape the flames. The woma n
was Mrs. Daniel Morrison. Two men
asleep when the fire started barely es-
capped injury. The loss on the building,
owned by Mrs. Rose Hall, and to the
occupants amounted to about $4,000. The
explosion of an oil stove caused the
fire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-07
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Nov. G.--An eastward drift
OF Tie barometric depression that covered
the Atlantic states. Thursday, has been
followed by sweep of cold north to
northwest winds over the eastern part Of
the country and by light furries of snow
at the interior OF the middle Atlantic
States. The weather over the eastern
part of the country will continue fair
during the next two days. with slowly riS-
ing temperature Sunday The winds on
the New England coast will be brisk TO
high north. on the middle Atlantic coast
fresh north to northwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-07
THE DOMINION LINERS
VIII Call at Halifax Only on Their
Western Trips.

Portland, Me, Nov. 6.-The Dominion
Line passenger steamships between
Liverpool and this port, this winter,
will call at Halifax on the westward
passage. This probably will mean that
the greater number OF passengers will
be landed at Halifax and only a. few
brought through to this port. The ships
will not call at Halifax on the east
ward passage, and al passengers will
be obliged to sail from here. The pas
afnger steamships will be the Canada.
Dominion, Cambroman and Vancouver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-07
THREE MIDDIES DROPPED.
Suffer Penalty of Having Disobeyed
Agreement on Hazinq.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE secretary
of the navy. today. signed the orders
dismissing Midshipmen Jos Drummond
Little, John Henry Lofland, and Earl
Warden Chaffec from the service of the
Emitted states. All three midshipmen
were members of the first class at the
Naval Academy. They were convicted
by cOurtmartial on the charge Of haZ-
ing. Little was appointed from Ohio,
LOiland from Iowa, and Chaffee from
Wisconsin, all in 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-07
HE INHALED GAS.
Death Of 15-yesr- old Son of Major
Roessler at Portland.

Portland, Me- Nov. 6.-Kellogs. the
l5-year old son of Maj. S. w. Roessler,
L. S. -, died, tonight, from the effects
OF inhaling Illuminating gas while
asleep in his chamber. The boy evil
IDENTITY left the gas burning low when
ne retired and the wind blew it out.
Major ana Mrs. Roessler who were in
Canada when the distressing accident
happened, reached home before their
son pGssed away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-07
MCPHERSON PLEADS GUILTY
To Charge OF Robbina 3. G. A. Station
-t1is Cowrade Still at Large.

Houlton. Me. Nov. 6.-William Nicker-
son, aged "A, of Monticello, arrested, yes
terday, charged with breaking and enter
ing the Bangor & Aroostool1 station at
Monticello and stealing liquors from the
freight. pleaded guilty when arraigncd
and was held for the grand jury. Deputy
Sheriff McNally of Ashland is searching
north of that town for another man i'm
plicated in the break
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-07
A $500 Fire at Farminqton.

Pennington. Me. Nov. G.-Thc ho,;,,
ard barns Of the farm of Ephriam Alien
We're destroyed by fire with contents. to-
night entailins a loss of $500: partially
insured. The blaze started ut the rear
Of the stables and is thought to have beer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-07
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES,

Washington, Nov. 6.-The following
vice:
North Haven. Knox county. Leave
1 A. Nj: arrive =. NJ.
Phillips. Franklin county Traditional
Leave A. NJ; arrive | p. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-07
PARTLY CLOUDY.

Washington, Nov 6.-Forccast for Now
England partly cloudy. Saturday. with
Sunday fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-07
Eoston Forecast,

Boston. Nov. 6.-I.ocal forecast for T'os-
ton and vicinity, Saturday, partly cloudy.
fresh TO northwest winds; Sunday, fair
and warmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-07
Uncle SANS Daily Business.

Washington, Nov. 6.-GoVernment re-
cepts: From internal revelrc. Il. 0lL 81: ,
customs, $l.050aO0; miscellaneous, $I2tl4.
Expenditures, $40 GOO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-07
THE OBJECTIVE POINT.

sought by every lover Of the weed has
been reaehed +when he finds just the
cigar tf1at5satisfes his sense OF taste
and TEXTS hfss nostrils with the deli
catc aroinst that obtains only from the
realsNfajIgfAs ABAIO.
THE FuLFiLLMENT -
of your Desires to- the uttermostA-is
here 1t yourshana. BY this name shall
ye know it,
DON R-O-S-A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-07
POLO.

AT Woburn--1Voburn, 6: Lynn, O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-07
1904

Zoe. Cigars are all warranted imported
filler and wrapper. Strictly handmade.
Al JobberS and Retailers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
CURES WEAK MEN FREE.
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lnsures Love and Happy Home TOP All
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
COTTON MARKET
 HAS EASY TONE Opened Steady at Decline and
 Continued Quiet SALES 100000 BALES Initial Prices Were the Result of Sell. ing for Both Accounts, Based on Disappointing cables-Laree
 Movement at Ports.
SALES 100000 BALES

New York, February 3-The cotton market opened steady at decline of { to points, and continued very quiet but displayed rather easy tone during most of the session. Just before the close there was a little covering, which ral- lied the market slightly and the close was steady al net loss of 2 to points. Sales were estimated at about 100000 bales. The initial prices were the result of selling for both accounts, based on the disappointing Liverpool cables, which were due to come about unchanged to one point higher on our closing of yes terday. but reported a partial decline of one point and continued to decline, closing 11aQ3 points lower. This, in con- nection with the larger movement to the ports which the early estimate placed at 45oO0 bales, as compared with &,2O5 bales last year, naturally restricted fresh purchases for an advance, while on the other hand the strong adyices from the various dry goods markets and the gen eral strength of the statistical position renders the shorts cautious
 New York, February 3.-Cotton quiet; middling, cents: net receipts 160; gross, 679S; sales, 54; stock 163.021; exports c. B., 6l6; continent, 356
 Total today at all seaports net re- ceipts, 06765 exports G. B., fl 325; France, S737; continent 39,7S2
 Total since September I, at all sea ports: Net receipts, 5,964, 79S; exports, c. B., 1,S66,117; France, 5Ss, ,4li; continent, 1,962, 262.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04

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 Our institute Is thoroughly equipped -,,tt all modern suf gicai. electrical. K ray. violet ray. galyano' faradic battery. s,s.tr,c static machine. arc light cabi- nsts and other modern electro and me- lhar,rai therapeutic devices for aiding ,,s in inc scientific treatment of chronic diseases.
 Montgomery Advertiser: Dr. Dozier Is ,ndorsed by the press and people of every section of Alabama
 Thc Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot .dd anything to the reputation Dr. O. T. Dozier has already acquired in the line of h,s profefsion, but we know him to be a brother Cdd Fellow that can be relied on 10 carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide: pr. Dozier comes from a family of prominent physieians. ana with his full store of medical knowledge end his large experience in his profession can be relied on to treat disease in tho most successful rlanner.
 Age-Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head Of his profession.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
SHOW OF STRENGTH IN STOCK MARKET Professionals Begin a Fight on the Apathetie Trend CONTEST SOON fLlCKERED
  Nun,her of Metal Stocks Was Con-
Number of Metal Stocks Was Con- spicuousIy Strong, Copper Being Among Those In the Lead-sond
 Market Was shadowed.

Now York February S-The profess sionaI element among the traders con tested the apathetic. trend of the stocK market today, and developed some sho" of strength and activity before the ciose. The reactionary tendency during the morning became dominant ana the pro fessionals apparently resigned them selves to the neglected condition of the market. The movement in Wabash stocks made a slight advance at the opening on the strength of the news from Pittsburg that the franchise for the company's entrance into the city had been favoraby acted upon by the city council, but the stocks fell back again and the debenture bonds particularly suffered from realizing. Yesterdays sell Ing of Pennsylvania on the score of conversion privilege of the bonds car ried the price of Pennsylvania stock be- low. that of New York Central. whereas it has ruled constantly above that stock for long time past. The news of the illness of King Edward was an infiu- ence in the early duliness. as was also the renewed hitch in the proceedings for a settlement of the Venezuelan diff cuties The December statement of he Pennsylvania lines, both east and west of Pittsburg was so clear a demonstra- tion of the prevailing tendency of rail- road expenses to encroaeh upon net earnings that the effect was rather de- pressing.
 Sterling exchange was quite ominously strong and 1t was said that the freight blockades and the cutting down of the grain movement had resulted in a scarcity of grain bills in the exchange market. At the same time, the prevailing easy of money is an inducement 10 borrowers from foreigners to pay off maturing obll- gations abroad. The exchange market eased slightly at the close. The rate for call loans fell below per cent during the day.
 A number of the metal stocks were con- spicuously strong in today's market. The advancing tendency of the copper mar ket, the measures to consolidate the lead interests, the governmental measures which are discussed fer the improvement of the silver situation and the eStraor- dnary activity in the iron trade com bned to form the basis Of this move ment, which included Anaconda, Ameri- can Smelting, National Lead. and later in the day United States Steel and the independent iron and steel companies Eloss- Sheffield Steel made an unexplained dip of 2%, with a substantial recovery. The market closed rather irregular.
 Wabash debenture Bs overshadowed the bond market, which was otherwise ir- regular. Total sales, par value, $5375. 900. United States bonds were all unchanged on the last call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

State of Alabama, Jefferson County.
 The undersigned as the administrator of the estate of Jerry Carroll, deceased, under and by virtue of section seventeen hundred and fifty-four u75D of the code of Alabama, hereby gives notice that he has been unable to ascertain the names of any of the heirs of said deceased with in six months after the grant of letters testamentary; that he was man of medium stature, past middle life. sup posed to have been born in Chicago, III i: died at the county poorhouse of Jefferson County, Alabama, and died intestate, seized and possessed of fifty-one dollars and ten cents in cash. Notice is hereby given to all heirs of said deceased to ap- pear and prove their relation to the de- ceased.
 This January 2S, 1903
 TURNER R. WEAKLEY. General Administrator of Jefferson
 County. 1-es3t- wed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans, February 3.-cotton quiet but steady. Factors were offering freely and very good assortment filled the tables, but buyers did not take hold free ly upon the basis of asking prices. Sales 34S0 bales, including $50 to arrive. The market for contracts was generally quiet, though there was some trading In March, May and July positions. Prices opened down to points from yesterdays clos ing, fuctuated over range of 1 to 2 points either way, the board at the close showing net gain of to points.
 New Orleans, February 3.-Cotton fu- lures steady. February. s.66 bid; March, g. S7b@8.76; April, s.s0@8.S2; May, SS7@S.ss; June, Ssl@8,s3; July, Ss7as.9 August, S64QS.66; September, s.20@S.22.
 New Orleans, February 3.-Cotton quiet. Sales, S450 bales. Ordinary, 7-16c; low middling. SAC; middling, s1sc; good mid ding, 5-16c; middling fair 10c; receipts, 1886 bales; stock, 37l, ,SS0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04

the test. A great many have bought, the cotton heinz sold above sae on the theory that receipts will not compare fa- vorablv later in the month Should the movement continue large and these hold CTS attempt to realize, the situation would look very different. We cannot see any, thing in the market to ask you to buy cotton on at the moment From anything we can see the price is likely 10 be lower later in the week, and as long as advices are against the market We are not willing to advise buying against the tendency of developments One week at a time Next week the outlook may appear most favorable for buyer. It is not favorable this week and that's fact On a good break in the morning buy for a few points. The tendency Is towards a lower level at the moment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

The State of Alabama Jefferson County, Probate Court. .27th day of January. 1903 Estate of W A. Wimpoy, deceased This day came Turner R. Weakiey, ad- ministrator of the estate of w. 4. Vim pey, and flied his account, vouchers, evi- donces and statement for 2 final settle ment of the same.
 It is ordered that the 2lst day of Feb ruary 1903, be appointed day for mak- ing such settlement, at which time all Iatties In interest can appear and con- test the same if they think proper.
 J. P. STILES.
 Judge of Probate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
The Coffee Market,

New York, February 3.-The market for coffee futures opened at a partial ad- vance of 5 points and ruled moderately active under purchases for the account of various spot interests and the bull clique. There was a little in the days news to affect values but 1t is expected the worlds visible will show decrease and interior receipts have recently shown some falling off. Importers were the best sellers, checking the advances. The close was steady, with prices unchanged to 5 points higher. Sales were 24O0O bags, in- cluding: March, 4.35; May, 455; July 465D 470; September, 4.S0Q4s5; October, 4sO November, 4s5 and January. 525.