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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-15

miss Nellie Holmes, treasurer
Of the Young Woman's Temper.
ance Association OF Buffalo, N.Y.,
strongly advises all suffering
women to rely, as she did, up.
on Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound.
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:- Your med
lcine is indeed an ideal woman's medi-
cine, and by far the best l know to
restore lost health and strength. I
suffered misery for several years, being
troubled with menorrhagia. My back
achcd, had bearing-down pains and
frequent headaches. l would often
wake from restful sleep, and in s,:ch
pain that suffered for hours before I
could go to sleep again. l dreaded the
long nights as much as the weary days.
l consulted two different physicians,
hoping to get relief, but, finding that
their medicine did not seem to cure Inc.
l tried your Vegetable Compound
on the recommendation of friend
from the East who was visiting me.
II am glad that followed her ad-
vice, for every ache and pain is gone,
and not only this, but my general
health is much improved. I have
fine appetite and have gained in flesh.
My earnest advice to suffering women
is to put aside all other medicines and
to take Lydia e. Pinkliam's Vege-
table COmpOund."- MISS NELLIE
HOLMES, $40 No. Division St., Buffalo,
N. $4,000 forfeit originai of above letter pro-
wing gsnuineneSs cannot be produced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-15

A dance and whist party was held at
the I. o. o. F. hall, last night. The
party played whist until 10 o'clock,
when refreshments We're served, fol-
lowed by a dance. Music was furnish
ed by Dennis orchestra. J. NJ. Stevens
won the gentleman's prize at whist and
Mrs. Stevens won the ladies' prize. Jim
says he believes in keeping good things
right in the family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-15

In the law court, Monday, two Saga
dahoc county cases were argued, the
opposing counsel in each assignment
being Frank E. Southland, Esq, for
merly of Augusta, and Arthur J. Dun
ton, Esq, both of Bath. Androscoggin
county cases will be considered at to-
days session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-15
Apples for Export.

An old established and we'll known firm
of Liverpool (England) fruit brokers' /.
would be pleased to hear from partiesS
having apples to ship. and who could ALSO
influence consignrnents from neighbors to
make up car load lots for export Liberal
advances made and commission paid.
Local references given. l. B. K, Box 2685,
Boston, Mass. dec9dGts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-15
WATER WAYS
of the
S O UThERN PACIFIC

DELIGHTFUL SEA TRIPS.
Elegant New Passenger Steamships.
New York to New Orleans.
Leave New York every Wednes-
day at noon. arriving New Orleans
Monday.
Leave New Orleans every Wednesday at
noon, arriving New York Monday.
For further information address $40
Broadway, or ! Broadway, Washing
ton Bldg, N. Y.
e. f. CURRIER.
ITO Washington ST.. Boston. Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-15

Frank T. Noble has nau teiepiioi
installed at his residence, NO. 10 ee"a'i
street. The call is 45-S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-15
you have neglected
to buy that new
style
Long=Belt
0vERC0AT
till now, we can do
you good.

Our assortment is LARGE.
We have the latest FADS.
Also the medium lengths.
the SWEETEST Styles, the best
makes, the reasonable
prices.
Our combination of USE
Full and handsome articles
for the holidays is ready and
includes English square
neckwear. House Coats and
Bath Wraps, Elegant UNI
brellas, Dress Suit Cases,
Fancy Hosiery, Handker-
chiefs. all kinds, mufflers,
Dress Suit, Protectors, silk
lined gloves for Ladies &
Gents. Fur Gloves, Fur caps,
Silk suspenders. Sweaters.
Ladies' &c Gents fur riding
coats. Fur lined coats.
Get the habit of buying
early. but at the right place,
buy of us.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-20
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Mary A Wedgeworth, (nee
Burkett), wife of Ross Wedgeworth,
was born December 10, 1916, died on
Wednesday, July %, 1903, at noon.
Her death occurred at the South
Mississippi Infirmary in Hattiesburg,
Miss, from appendicitis with which
she suffered nearly a month. She
was buried the following day at the
Chappelle Cemetery by the pastor,
Rev. E. J. Currle, attended by large
crowd of friends and relatives
She united with the Presbyterian
church at Lsaf River only short
while prior to her death.
Seldom are we called upon to chron-
icle the death Of lady more univer-
sally loved than the subject of this
sketch.
An atfectonate wife, whose life as
such was devoted to the welfare and
happiness of that one whom she had
sworn to love and cherish above all
others.
A tender mother, no one surprising
her in duty and love for her only son,
and the sweet, pious influence which
her own quiet and meek life gave
will be guard to his future.
A sister, always loved and cherish
ed by her sisters and brothers, whom
she assisted in rearing, she will live
on in their hearts, though not seen in
flesh any more.
AS friend she was ever sympa-
thetic and kind in sickness and in
health, always willing to lend help
ing hand to those needing it.
Such was the life of Mrs Mary
Wedgeworth, and the homes that are
darkened, and the tear stained cheeks
Of many today are living testimonials
OF her worth, her character and her
life. Many knew her and IF her it
can truly be said:
''None knew her but to love her,
None named her but to praise
Death released her from her severe
suffering, and she passed peacefully
av- % emerge into hat more per-
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-20
B. A. BIS VS.. ELLISVILLE.

The game of baseball played yester-
day by the the third nine of this city
the b. A. BIS and the third
nine OF Ellisville, was one of the
most interesting of the many games
put up by the small boys here, and
though it resulted, as is usually the
case, III victory for Hattiesburg,
it was by no means a walk-o over.
When the game closed the score stood
3 to in favor of Hattiesburg, fact
which shows clearly that there was
graet deal of hard playing done
on both sides. The small boys of
Hattiesburg are gaining for them
selves the reputation Of being the
best players Of their size to be found
in the state, and when team chal-
lenges the B. A. BIS or the Y. P.
RS they may generally rest assured
that they are going up against it.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-20
OUT FOR VARDAMAN.

Private John Allen, who has
claimed all along that he was out of
politics for good, now comes out and
announces publicly through a writ
ten card that he will vote for Varda-
man, all of which goes to show that
it were easier to 60 through the eye
of needle thar to keep man once
in politics forever out of it. Not
withstanding this, John is a good fell
low, and means we'll, and the fact
that he has announced for Vardaman
will help that gentleman's cause nc
little.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-20
THE ULTIMATUM.

This Office is equipped for neat
and prompt job work, but it will
take no job at price under that
quoted by another Office, as there is
living for the office without stabbing
brothers in the same line in the
back to get it. Let those who wish to
give the Office work come. and those
who have trotted all over town to get
cuts stay away. High business
principles will govern affairs at the
Progress office.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-20
.ect life bevond the grave Nav she

feet life beyond the grave. May she
rest in peace and the bright refiec-
tion of her pure life serve as beacon
light that will guide her loved ones
that remain to her abode in heaven.
We extend our sincerest sympathy
TO the disconsolate husband whose
life is thus saddened; and to the dear
son, who is just at the age when the
tender and wise care of q mother Is
most needed, also to the relatives
and friends. But in this hour or
their bereavement there is nothing
more soothing to their fears ana
healing to their bleeding hearts than
the open book of the life of.the WIFE,
mother, sister and friend for whom
they grieve.
BY ONE WHO LOVED HER.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-20
PUTS AN END TO 1T ALL.

A grievous wall oftimes comes as
result of unbearable pain from over tax
ed organs, Dizziness, Backache, Liver
complaint and Consumption. But
thanks to DR.. Kings New Life Pills
they put an end to 1t all. They are gen
tie but thorough. Try them. Only 25c
Guaranteed by Bufkin II Cadenhead's s
Drug Store. tom
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-20
TIE DEATH PENALTY.

A little thing sometimes results in
death. Thus a mere scratch, insigni
ficant cuts or puny boils have paid the
death penalty. 1t is wise to have Buck
lens Arnica Salve ever handy. It's the
best Salve on earth and will prevent
fatality, when Burns, Sores, Ulcers and
Piles threaten. Only Csc, at Bufkin q
Cadenhead's s Drug Store. tom
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-20
Notice.

On accoune laying corner stone
Masonic Temple, Meridian, Miss,
August 81, the n. o. & N. E. r. r.
will sell round trip tickets August 20
and 2l to Meridian for one ard one
third, fare, good returning August %.
T. M. FULLEK, Agent.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-20
RECKLESS DRIVING.

There is too much reckless driv-
ing INDUCED in along the busy streets
of Hattiesbrug for the safety of ladies
and children and the hitching law
ought especially be enforced, as the
way it is now, there is hardly a day
chat there is not a runaway smash-up
of some kind
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-20
WANTED.

Five hundred teams and teamsters on
Missouri Pacific R. r. Free transporta
tion for men and outfits over Missouri
Pacific. Fine work and good prices,
Address Or call on Brocy. Howard
Johnsoc q Co, Mariana, Ark.
aug12-l0t
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-20

Ferguson's real estate office was
visited during the day by several
prominent parties looking after land
bargains.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-20
Wanted.

First class wagon black smith VIII
pay good wages, steady employment,
private concern Address Will FL.
Douglas, room 35, Sugar Shed a.
aug13.6t
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-20

"Well,n said D'Auber, whose mas
terpiecs had been rejected. Il never
realized the truth of the old proyefp
until / saw this exhibit. Nv nat
pro verb" inquired his friend. "'Ihe
weakest must go to the wall =
Philadelphia Press.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-20
Watch for the Opening

Only few days and our immense
stock will be on the market WITH
OUT REGARD TO VALUE.
al9 If OLIVER q MAS sENGALE.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-20

Miss Anna Cook of Ellisville is
visiting her sister, Mrs. r. @. Oliver.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-20
FOR RENT.

Six room cottage near G. & s. aud
Q &C. depots. Apply to I. M. Fnller
Hattiesburg, Miss. aug13 6
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-01
Raises a Point
Against Missouri
Attorney for Chicago Says Ham
sSs City Pollutes the River

Chicago: Interrupting the testimony
of Professor John H. Long for a short
time Thursday in the hearing of the
Missouri-Illinois canal INJUNCTION case,
Attorney James Todd made a move
which indicated his intention to show
later on that Missouri had done more
to pollute its own water supply than
Chicago has.
James M. Quinlan and Thomas
Burke testified that they were en-
ployed by the sanitary district of Chi
cago last May to take samples Of water
from the Kaw and the Missouri rivers.
Thirty-six bottles of water which
they filed were sent to Professor
Long. These witnesses said they took
samples from both rivers above and
below Kansas City, and they discov.
cred that several sewers enter the
river from that city. While no testi-
mony has yet been given as to what
these samples indicate, 1t is expected
that the defense will show the pres
ence OF germs in the bottles.
Assistant Attorney General Jeffries
tried to show for the State of Missouri
by cross-examination of these wit
nesses that the samples taken last
May were not an indication of the nor
nal condition of the river because the
water was then at high flow preceding
the great foods.
Attorneys for the complainant say
also that the cholorine found in the
Missouri River came from salt fields
above Kansas City, and that the water
does not carry contamination to st.
Louis. They say the evidence taken
up to date indicates that the Missouri
water is dirty, but healthful, and that
the Mississippi River is free from dan
gerous germs above the point where
the Illinois River enters with the
drainage canal flow.
Professor Long occupied the stand
most of the day. He said that in the
years 1899, 1900 and 1901 he received
at his laboratories specimens Of water
from nineteen points along the Illinois
River from Bridgeport to Grafton, also
from all the tributaries of the Illinois
These results, he said. showed a de-
cided improvement of the water of the
illinois from sanitary standpoint
since the drainage canal was opened.
the only difference being that more
solid inorganic matter was discovered
in the analysis of the water since the
canal was opened. Before the water
of the Illinois reached the outlet at
Grafton, he said, all dangerous germs
were practically destroyed.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-01
Man and Money MISSING.

Fairbury, ILL.,: ]. P. Stephens, a
merchant at Weston, FIVE miles west,
came to this city Saturday, drew S475
from the bank, and apparently started
to Weston, which place he failed to
reach. Some time after he had gotten
the money stranger drove the horse
in great haste into livery barn here,
and requested that his rig should be
taken care of, as he was going to Peo-
ria and return Sunday. When Mr.
Stephens failed to return home Satur.
day night his family grew uneasy and
started out to look him up. They
identified the horse and buggy left by
the stranger as being that driven by
Mr.. Stephens, and the superstition is
that the stranger saw him draw the
money, asked for ride to Weston
with him, and when out in the country,
killed him. Searching parties from
Weston and this city have been hunt
ing and the Sheriff of this county is
trying to solve the mystery. Stephens
had nearly $1,000 with him.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-01
Powers Agree to
Revise the Map
France Is to Have Free Hand in
Morocco and Italy in TriPoli

London: The Berlin correspondent
Of the Daily Mail says he learns that
an agreement Of the leading nations
of Europe was reached weeks ago in
regard to the policy TO be pursued in
the Mediterranean. France is to have
a free hand in Morocco; Italy is to
have Tripoli; the British protectorate
over Egypt is to be recognized and
strengthened; Spain will receive some
concessions from France, while Ger
many will get commercial privileges
and the open door
The reported intention of France to
establish protectorste over Morocco
has been much canvassed in the last
few days. The story, which was first
launched by M. Jsures, the well-known
French Socialist leader, and has since
been repeatedly denied, is reasserted
Friday.
The Paris correspondent of the
Daily Mail claims that he is able to
confirm the story on unimpeachable
authority. He says an arrangement
has been made by France and Eng
land, with the acquiescence of Spain,
and, it is believed, with the knowledge
of Italy, for the establishment of a
French protectorate. A strip of land
along the coast will be declared neu-
trail, thus avoiding the possibility of
any international complications over
fortified ports. The British Govern
ment is in full possession of the facts,
and is quite satisfied.
There is a good deal of reason to be-
lieve that the visit of King Edward
to Paris brought about the inception
of the scheme. Great Britain, in re-
turn, will receive guild pro quo else
where, possibly in the direction of
Egypt Spain will also receive certain
advantages. 1t is thought the remod-
cling of influence on the Mediterran-
can will chiefly affect Germany, who
is believed to have had intentions re-
garding Morocco.
The only point at issue is when the
scheme will be put into effect. 1t may
be carried out at any moment. The
French, at any rate, are ready. 1t can
not be established whether the scheme
meets the acquiescence, albeit unwill-
ing, of the Sultan Of Morocco. He may
make virtue of necessity, in which
case he would be supported on the
throne, but under any circumstances
the religious fanaticism of the Moors
would not be wanting, and no Euro
pean out of reach of the guns of war
ships would be left alive.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-01

Nashville, ILL.,. The Southern Illi-
nois electric railroad is now an as
sured thing. John r. Piercy, who has
been at the head of the project, an
nounces that it has been financed by a
Cincinnati company. AS originally an
nounced the line was to extend from
Maunie, ILL.,, to Belleville, and there
connect with the st. Louis and Subur-
ban, but the contract as now made
out calls for construction from Mount
Vernon, ILL.,, through Drivers, Boyd
Irvington, Minden, Granville, Venedy,
New Memphis, Mascoutah and from
the latter place to Belleville. The
power house will be located at Irving
ton, in this county, and a branch will
extend northward from that place.
President Piercy thinks 80 days will
be sufficient time for the construction
of the road, and all who desire to take
the electric line to the Worlds Fair
will be able to do so.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-01
Death Penalty
for Curtis JET
Jury Finds Him Guilty of Assss-
insting Coohrill

Cynthiana, Ky. After a trial last.
ing eight days the Jury in the case of
Curtis Jett, charged with the murder
of Town Marshal Cockrill at Jackson,
KY, July 21, 1902, Tuesday evening
rendered verdict of guilty and fixed
the punishment at death.
The jury retired at 2:44 p. m. When
the jury entered the courtroom at $40
p. m, after agreeing on a verdict, quiet
reigned for a few minutes. Jett's
mother had gone away earlier under
the impression that no verdict would
be reached, and the verdict of death
coming about two hours after the jury
was out was a surprise to every one
in the courtroom. The reading OF the
verdict did not affect Jett, but his
brother was very much distressed
Elijah Mckinney served as foreman
of the Jury, and after the delivering Of
the verdict to the court the jury was
polled. The death sentence was then
read to Jet by Clerk T. ]. Robinson.
after which he was given over to the
custody Of the Deputy Sheriffs.
This has been the second trial of
Curtis Jett on the charge OF murder.
In his first trial for the murder of j.
B. Marcum at Jackson, KY, Jet and
Thomas White were sentenced to life
Imprisonment.
Attorney Blanton stated that he
would move for new trial on Thurs.
day on the grounds of absent wit
nesses, absent counsel, and erroneous
rulings. Sentence will then be passed
on Jett and his attorney will be al
lowed until the November term to file
his bill of evidence for the appeal.
The jurors agreed among themselves
not to divulge the proceedings in the
jury-room. One juror, however, stated
that for four ballots II jurors voted
for the death penalty and one for a
life sentence. All agreed on the fifth
ballot
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-01
Yellow Fever at Laredo
Is on the Increase
Twelve New Cases and Two Deaths Occur in One
Day-Close Quarantine Is Maintained

Laredo, Tex: The yellow fever
seems to be on the increase in this
city, despite the rigorous efforts that
are being taken to stamp out the
scourge. Two deaths and IL new
cases were reported at the close of
Sunday.
Doctor Guiteras, in his house.to-
house canvass Sunday, saw many
cases of fever, and at the conclusion
Of his days examination made the
announcement that 10 of the cases
we're genuine yellow fever.
The daughter of the Mexican boiler
maker, Juan Cortinas, who died of
fever recently, died late Sunday after
noon, and another Mexican woman
also died Of the disease.
This city now presents a dead ap-
pearance, all those who could get
away having departed for points north
Of the State of Texas and for points
south. 1t is estimated by the author.
tiles that nearly 1000 people have
fed from here since the beginning of
the yellow-fever scare.
The city is now quarantined against
1t In all directions in the State and
no person can get beyond the limits Of
Webb County. Other Texas counties
have established a shotgun quarantine
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-01
Mecann,s cIothlna Found.

st. Louis: What are believed to be
portions of the late James P. Nc
Cams clothing were found Tuesday
afternoon about three-quarters of a
mile from the quarry at Bonfils station
where the body of the murdered man
was found. The articles found were q
coat, white shirt and an undershirt.
In tie collar of the overshlrt was a
gold collar button, on the back OF
which were engraved the initials,
"McC." There was also a gold stud
and cuff button. The police are con.
WINGED that this is a part of the cloth
ing for which thorough but hitherto
unavailing search has been made.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-01
Boy Murderer
Gets Forty Years
Slayer of Pocahontas Hotel Man
Is Not Affected

Greenville. ILL.,: Forty years in the
penitentiary was the verdict of the
jury Friday, after celebrating Is
hours as to the guilt or innocence of
Charles Bthridge, charged with the
murder of John Kesner, the Pocahon-
tas hotel keeper, last November.
Ethridge, the 18-year-old boy who
committed the deed, heard the verdict
without tremOr, his eyes fixed on the
floor, after the manner in which he
has conducted himself during the en-
tire trial Of the case. 1t is said the
attorneys for the defense are contem-
plating filing a motion for a new trial,
pending which sentence has not been
pronounced.
Bthridge was in the employ of Kes-
ner at the time the shooting occurred.
Kesner had reprimanded the boy at
the hotel during the morning, and
shortly afterward young Ethridge Dor
rowed q shotgun from a neighbor and
took a stand in front of Springer's
drug store, remaining there and stead
lastly refusing to let the gun go out
of his possession until Kesner ap-
preached, when the boy took deliber-
ate aim and fired. Kesner fell and
died a few moments later without
knowing who shot him,