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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-13

Haskell Bros. have a nice line of
misses and children's patent leather
sandals just received. They ore very
stylish, and are just the things for
commandments receptions, and events
of a similar character. This is the last
day on which mems russell shoes will
be sold at cut prices. After this even
ing the price will be advanced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
EUGENE WARE TO RETIRE.
Pension Commissioner Longs for the
 Solitude of Kansas Hills.

Washington, November 24-It can be announced that Eugene F. Ware. the commissioner of pensions, will retire from that office by about the middle of No- vember next year, and will return 10 the practice of law in Kansas. His conten plated action is generally understood among Kansas politicians and has been the subject of several interviews with the President, which has been kept se- cret. The decision to resign and return 10 private life Is the result of his ,ong- felt dissatisfaction with the naturc Of the duties of his office, a feeling shat has grown steadily since the early days of his administration of that bureau.
 It is said the President has n" yet reached a decision as to whom he will select as Mir. Wares successor. though it is presumed that war service will be recognized in his choice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
DEATH CLOSES AN
 EYENTFUL CAREER
COUNTESS OF HUSTON, WHO SUc- CESSFULLY FOUGHT SUIT TO NULLIFY HER MARRIAGE, sue. cUMBs TO BRONCHITIS.

London. November 24.-The Countess of Euston died in London today of bron- chitis. The countess, who was on the variety stage when she was married in 1871. successfully fought a suit to nullify her marriage, brought by the Earl of Huston in 1884 The case was regarded as one of the most extraordinary ever heard in the district court here. The earl peti- toned for separation to nullify his mar riage on the ground that when he married Kate walsh, she had a husband named Cook alive. The successful defense of the countess was that the man with whom she had gone through the ceremony of marriage before she married the Earl of Euston, already had wife living. so that she was free to marry the earl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
GREEN GOODS MEN
 GET THREE YEARS
NORTH CAROLINA FARMER WHO WAS FLEEcED OUT OF $175 Ap- PEARS AGAINST MEN WHO SWlNDLED HIM.

New York, November 4.-Wllie Robin son of Sandy Mush. Buncombe county. N. C., who came here in answer to q green goods advertisement in October and was swindled out of $f75 appeared before Judge Newburger in general sessions to- day against Frederick Williams and Ed ward Wilson. The prisoners pleaded guilty and each was sentenced to three years in Sing Sing.
 Robinson was then told he could go home. He has been in the house of deten- ton to be used as a witness. Today he received sl6.50 for his enforced restraint He also had a small amount of his own, and said he would take the first train for Sandy Mush.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
POLITICAL WAR
 IS DECLARED OFF PIatt and 0delI Smoke Pipe of
 Perpetual Peace ROOSEVELT WAS REFEREE New York Politicians Meet at the White House and Decide to Work
 In Harmny With Each Y Other.
ROOSEVELT WAS REFEREE

l Washington, November 2i-senator Odell of New York have reached an ah- solute and entire agreement. Both are to work in perfect harmony with each other and with President Roosevelt. This in brief, it was announced Is the net re. suit of a conference held at the white house tonight. The parties to the con ference were the President Senator Platt, Governor odell and Col. George W. Dunn, chairman of the republican state committee of New York. For several months it has been known that political differences existed between Governor Odeli and Senator Platt These differences were of such character as to cause concern in the mind of their friends, although they did not take the form of an align ment of factions in New York state They grew out of state appointments originally end 1t Is staced practically were confined to state affairs.
 The fear was expressed by some friends of President Roosevelt that the trouble between the Governor and Senator Platt sooner or later might include national political features, but 1t can be said au-
 
 Governor Odell or Senator Platt wavered ,l his loyalty to President Roosevelt Yes terday Senator Platt returned from New York to Washington accompanied by Col. Dunn. On Monday, by invitation of Pres ident Roosevelt, they took luncheon at the white house. At that time the President expressed a strong desire that whatever differences existed between the Senator and the Governor should be adjusted.
 Smoke Pipe of Peace.
 After luncheon the President telegraph ed an invitation to Governor Odell to come to Washington to discuss the New York situation with him and Senator Platt. Governor Odell arrived here today in re- sponse 10 the invitation and he and the snther parties to the invis sation dlned with the President and the white House this evening The confereneef tonight. 1t was stated after the close. to be more than satisfactory. Senator Plhtt and Governor Odel came 10 an absoluteaagreemen The conference was concluded shortly after 10 o'clock.
 Return Home.
 Colonel Dunn will leave for New York tomorrow morning. Both Senator Patt and Governor Odell have announced their desire that President Roosevelt next year should be nominated and elected It can be stated. however, that at the conference tonight the subject of national politics was not considered except in so far as New York state politics naturally merged into national affairs. At midnight Gov ernor Odell left here for New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
BLEW OUT HIS BRAINS. After Futile Attempt to Murder Wife, Salisbury Man Suicides.

Salisbury, N. C.. November 2i--Boyd Troxler. white farmer, living five miles from Salisbury, attempted to kill his wife today. She swore out warrant against him and an officer was sent to arrest him. He drew pistol on the officer, who com manded him to throw up his hands. Trox- Ter then put q revolver to his own head and blew out his brains in the officers presence Troxler had served term in the penitentiary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
"PoLITlCAL INFLUENCE"
Hardwck of Georgia Introduces .
 Novel Bill.

Washington. November A.-Representa- tive Hardwick of Georgia introduced a bill today making 1t a misdemeanor pun ishable by minor Imprisonment of six months and a maximum of five years to sell or in any way dispose of for gain, political influence. or to purchase the same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
THIRTEEN MINERS ARE KILLED
 IN ARKANSAS MINE DISASTER

except the thirteen who were employed in entry TX, the scene of the explosion.
 The force of the explosion was terrific and timbers were torn from the walls of the passages for several hundred yards at the mouth of entry K. The passages were so completely obstructed that the work of rescuing the entombed men was tedious in the extreme, and several hours were consumed before the first body was found. It Ia thought that the gas was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
Wynn Out on Bail.

Columbus. Ga, November 2l.-Wilkins Wynn. who is held upon the charge of killing R. F. l.. Henderson. near Hatch achubbee. Ala, two weeks ago, has been allowed bail in the sum of $500 by Judge Benton of the Russell county court, says a special to the Enquirer Sun from Scale. Wynn admits killing Henderson, but claims defense
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25

accidentally ignited by a miners lamp. The miners who escaped with the aid of others summoned from nearby shafts im- mediately set about clearing the pass ages in the hope that some of the thir- teen men might have survived the ex- plosion
 By nghtfall six bodies had been re- covered and the rescue work was still in progress. It is now considered certain that all of the entombed men have per ishcd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25

Fort Smith Ark, November 24-Thir- teen miners were killed and great dam age was done by an accidental explosion of gas this afternoon in coal mine No. 3o at Bonanza. Ark, twelve miles from this city. At nightfall only six of the victims had been recovered. The explo- sion occurred at 1 o'clock this afternoon. About 175 men were in the various shafts At the time. All escaped without injury
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
Are In Open Ruptute.

Panama. November 24.-Advices from Bogota show that the boasted union Of all parties in Colombia is without foun- dation On the contrary the conserva- tives are In open rupture with the na- tionalists concerning the presidential and vice presidential candidates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
General Booth in Liberia.

Paris, November 24-General Booth is plan for extending the Salvation army throughout Europe. It is announced that the general has purchased 5000 acres of land in Liberia for the purpose of estab- fishing an industrial settlement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
Dismissed Six Bremen.

Louisville, November 24.-Chef Tyson of the fire department today dismissed six fremen for refusing to testify at the hear ing of the men charged with plotting during the progress of the old Masonic Temple fire. The five men directly charg- cd with footing will be tried tomorrow by the board of safety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
President VIII Attend Fun.r,,.

Washington, November 24-Presiden, and Mrs. Roosevelt will attend the funer- al of the Presidents uncle, James K. Gra- cie. in New York. next Friday. Upon their arrival in New oYrk they will go to the residence of the Presidents sister, Mrs. Douglas Robinson, in Madison ave nue. The President and Mrs. Roosevelt will return probably on the 12:55 train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
THE WEATHER.

Washington. November A-Fore- cast for Alabama: Fair in south- ern portion: rain in northern por- tions Wednesday; Thursday part ly cloudy; fresh south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
City of San Domingo Surren-'
 dered Amid Great Enthusiasm
PRESIDENT SOUGHT REFUGE
Officials Boarded a German Warship With the Lowering of the Ma
 tiona Colors-News Con-
 firmed at Washington.

Cape Haytien, November 24.-Dis patches received here from Puerto Plata say that the city of San Domingo was surrendered to the revolutionista this morning, and that President Wos y Gil and his ministers took refuge on board German warship.
 The dispatch further says that great enthusiasm prevails throughout the country.
 News Confirmed.
 Washington, November 24.-In a cable gram received today from Minister Powell dated Santo Domingo, November 29, he announces that the president of San Do- mingo has agreed to surrender the city to the revolutionists The articles of ca- pitulations tre being drawn up. The sur render the cablegram said, will occur to- morrow.
 Extend Armistce.
 Washington, November 24-The follow ing was received at the state depart ment today from Minister Powell. dated San Domingo ytsterday:
 Proposition of San Domingo govern ment is not acceptable. The revolutionsts refuse to consider any other terms than immediate surrender and resignation of the president If the terms are not ac- cepted, an assault on the city will be made but the armlstlce has been extended until 6 o'clock this evening"
 Story of Bombardment.
 New Yok November 24--The Clyde line steamer New York arrived today from San Domingo. Captain Marmion says the New York was at San Domingo city dur ing the bombardment The firing con tinued throughout the three days the ship was there. A threatened attack from the opposite side of the ri'.er hurried the steamer away.
 :" It was Fourth of July fireworks cv- cry night" said the captain, "and don't believe the rebels could capture the city in ten years, if the money holds put" The purser's boat was struck by shell while going ashore to the custom house. On the night of November IA, while pass ing into the harbor of Samana, the New York was fired on by a battery of two guns in charge of the insurgents.
 Captain Marmion was told later that the ship was mistaken for a government cruiser. The captain says his ship Is much larger than the Dominican war ves- sells, and 1t was bright moonlight at the time. The shots passed high over the vessel.
 Asked Intervention.
 San Domingo, November 24-President Wos Gil requested the ministers of the United States. Belgium. Hayti and Spain to intervene in behalf of the gov ernment The insurgents refused to &C., cept the terms offered and dema nded the immediate equalization of the city
 United States Minister Powell informed the revolutionary chiefs that periodical revolutions ought to cease, because they interrupted commercial relations with other countries and augmented the debt of San Domingo, which was without the means to pay foreign creditors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25

For a good cup of cone-. Gelders. no N. Twentieth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
Burn the Bridges.

"All roads that the President travels, !"
 said. lead to the Panama canal. but some of his discrete friends should cau- tion him not to burn the bridges behind him."
 That war had he said. deserved the commendation of all christiendom be- because of the brutality of Marraquin s conduct and yet notwithstanding this conduct was such as would have done dis credit to the bearer of scalping knife or tomahawk. the United States was the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25

lcontInued on Third Paasl
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-29
Keep The Sunday Schools Going.

Many country Sunday Schools, following
the custom Of other years, are perhaps PLAN
ming to close the last Sunday in September.
This is a mistake in almost every case very
few, If any schools need to close at this time.
The determination of the officers and teachers
to go on, will usually result in the successful
continuation ofthe school. No school should
e'ose till compelled to do So Most schools
close because there is no effort made togo on
The weather in October and November is
usually good; the roads are not muddy, and
there's no severe cold This with the induce
ments of the coming holidays. ought to
guarantee every school TO the end of the year
and then the prospects of beginning the new
year right. should be an incentive to 60 on
with an unbroken record for the entire year.
But any school finding il entirely impossible
to continue, should be organized into Home
department before closing. In this way
every member of the school can continue the
study of the lesson with unbroken interest
All superintendent should at least make this
effort. Those interested and feeling that a
Home department is the only way to continue
the school and keep up the study Of the les
son, should write to Rev Ray III Busler, Mis-
sionary of the American Sunday-School
Union, Cumberland Nd who will give all
the information needed for organizing this
department: Don't wait till the school closes
but write at once. Mr. Busler invites cores
pondence on any subject Of Sunday-school
work, and vi gladly hclpwhereyer needed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-29

evidently describing his loss. for he
was violently gesticulating. Presently
Mr.. Hartley assembled the steps. and
the attitudes of two of the group
changed entirely.
It was now evident to Billie Mead
am that the offices of his guardianship
had been satisfactorily attended to.
He brought the whip down with a
snap on the backs Of the horses. re-
solved TO restore those steeds to their
MASTER
The animals resented this treatment
to the extent of starting forward Vi
ciously. At that moment a tallyho
dashed by, its guard merrily footing
his horn, and this distraction complet-
ed the decentralization of the hitherto
docile beasts. for when Billie reached
the Hartley house the horses were be-
yond his control
A numbering electric bus sweryed to-
ward the curb at that juncture, and
the frightened animals, trying to avoid
this threatening monster. took to the
sidewalk. There was crash as the
cab collided with an iron railing, and
Billie, pale and unconscious, was
thrown into an area.
That night as Billie lay in his bed In
his little room In the servants quar-
tiers with a separate ache in each joint
Of his small body the door was opened,
and Mr.. Hartley, Frances and Henry
Beach entered.
How are you feeling now, VIII
liam?" inquired the old gentleman.
Pretty well, SIR said Billie, man.
fully subduing the aches.
There seemed to be some sort of an
understanding between the young cou-
pie and Mr.. Hartley, for he first re-
garded them with look of recently ac-
CURED complacency. Then he again
turned TO Billie.
William" he said, Il have learned
today that extreme ideas of caste are
unsatisfactory things to hold in re-
public, as they often lead to drastic
measures on the part Of sentimental
persons. Your own mental and phys
ical methods / can commend as being
violent and dangerous, but cffectual.
Frances, Mr.. Beach and | are paying
you this final visit before retiring for
the purpose of thanking YOU"
Billie blinked uncomprehendingly at
the old gentleman, but the situation,
not the words, impressed itself on his
understanding. The aches and pains
and the Avenue A dialect were again
asserting themselves. He turned
YEARLY on his pillow.
IF dere's t be any runaways in dis
family I'll take care Of EN-" he said
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-29
Eyes
Did Not Close For a
Week.
Heart Trouble Baf-
fled Doctors.
DIR. Miles'Heart Cure and
Nervine Cured Me.

There is nothing more necessary to health
than sleep and rest. II these are denied you,
if you rise in the morning more tired than
when you went to bed, there is an affection OF
the nerves plainly present. If your heart is
weak, or there is an inherited tendency in
that direction, your weakened nerves viii
soon 50 affect your hearts acton as TO bring
on serious, chronic trouble. DR.. Miles Ner-
vine is a nerve tonic, which qniets the nerves.
so that sleep may come, and it quickly re-
stores the weakened nerves to health and
strength Dr. Miles Heart Cure is a great
blood and heart tonic which regulates the ac-
ton OF the heart. cnrches the blood and i'm
proves the circulation.
aSome time ago / was suffering severely
with heart trouble. At times my heart would
seemingly stop beating and at othersit would
beat loudly and very fast. Three 70 four
hours sleep each night IN ten months was all
/ could get One week in last September
never closed my eyes. / got DR.. Miles Nervine
and Heart Cure az a drug store in Lawrence
burg, after spending SSoooo in medi-
cines and doctors IN Louisville, Shelbyyille,
Frankfort, Cincinnati and L2wrenceburg,
and in three days have derived more benefit
from the use of your remedies than | got
from all the doctors and their medicines.
think everybody ought to know OF the mar
vicious power contained in your remedies. -
w. H. HUGHES, Fox Creek, KY.
All druggists sell and guarantee FIRST bot
tie Or. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
Dr.. Miles Medical Co, ElkhaEt, Ind.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-29
The American sunday school
Union,

Esial lish.d IN fhiladelph a 1924 An Inter-
demorinational Home Missionary agency.
Aims TO establish Sunday Schools Ia every
conmuniiy aids needy schools every where;
helps superintendent organize Home depart.
meDis aud Normal classes; suggest plans to
Increase attendance aud secure better study
Of lesson; co-operates with pastors 10 extend
their work Ia neglected fields; su pll ca the
poor with Bibles and religious literature; fur
nishcs everything mex ded for n,,-to-daic Sun
day-School work. Information and help free
~ given. Address, REV. RAY NJ. BAsLRR.
I'M. Missionary, Cumberland, Md.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-29
Reunion Non-Resident North
Carolinissns, Greensboro, N. q.
October 1918 1903.

On account Of the above occasion, the
its lines within the States Of Virginia. North
and South Carolina, including Washington,
D. G., tickets to Greensboro, N. 9. and re-
turn at rate one first-class fare plus 81 90.
from points beyond a radius Of 300 miles Of
Greensboro, and one first-clags fare. plus %
cents from points within radius Of 800
miles Of Greensboro, for the round trip !;
dates Of sale, for tickets sold at rate one fare
plus 500, October 9th and 10th, final limit
fifteen days from date Of sale: tickets sold at
rate one fare plus 25c October 10th and 18th,
and for trains scheduled to arrive Greensboro
during forenoon Of October 18th. final limit
seven days from date Of sale. For further
information. tickets, schedules, ETC., call on
nearest Southern Rwy. ticket agent, or
write Il. s. Brown General Agent, 705 Fif-
teenth ST., Washington, ID. G.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-29
Very Low Rates to Pacific Coast
Via. baltimore and ohio Railroad.

On account Of the meeting Of the Nat onaI
Bankers Association. to be held at San Fran
cisco, Cal, Oetuber 20 to %, the Baltimore 81
Ohio lailroad will sell Excursion Tickets
from October ~ 10. inclusive, 10 either Los
Angeles or san Francisco good going sud re-
turning via direct route through Chicago st.
Louis or New Orleans, and ALEC good going by
any ono Of the direct routes and returning by
another direct ronte.
Tickets are valid for return until November
Goth, 1908.
For tickets and pamphlet giving detailed in
formation concerning routes. ftop-overs, etc,
call on or address nearest Baltimore Il Ohio
Railroad Ticket Agent,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-29
. "A . RI q n z a.
Bears the n Tho Kid You Have Always Bought
signature af N1NZA1Z1
Use Aliens Foot Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. You
feet feel swollen, nervous ard hot, and ri
Il ed easily. II you have smaiting feet o.
tight Shoes try Aliens Foot Ease. It cool
the feet, and makes walking easy Cure
swollen. sweating feet, improving nails, bills
ters and Gallons spots. Relieves corns an,
bunions Of all pains and gives rest and com
fort. Try it to-day. Sold by all druggisti
aud shoe stores for 25c. Don't accept an,
substitute. Trial package FREE. Address
Allen s. 0lmsted. Le Roy N. Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-29
Tie Lost Cause.

Every veteran should subscribe for the
Lost Cause, devoted solely to Confederate
matter, $500 per annum. Every dollar
beyond running expenses OF the paper
goes to make some old Confederate vet
eran comfortable.
MIS-. BASIL DUKE, Editor.
Miss FLORENCE BARLOW,
Managing Editor, Louisville, XIV.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-29
The M altby House.
Is to % East Pratt Street,
BALTIMORE. MD.

American and European Plan. The Old
Maitby House under New Management.
Having taken the Ma, ageinl MT OF this old
and well-known ilostc ry, beg to inform the
public they will receive the same courteous
attention Us in the past. Ne are accessible to
all parts OF the City by street cars which pass
the door. going within one square of Camden,
Nj. Royal and Union stations. without change
Of ear. We are also within two squares Of all
steamboat Piers Asking for liberal share
Of your patronage. | remain
Yours respes fully,
JOHN GIBSON, Manager.
hates American Plan-One and a Half
Two dollars per day. European Plan
-iftS, Seventy &c and 0le Dollar per day.
AUGUST BY.