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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26
Aroostook Must Mend Its Ways.

| Aroostook Must Mend Its Ways.
,Presque Isle Star-Herald).
| The TACT is, Presque Isle, and not alone
Pressure Isle. but Houlton, Caribou ano
| Fort Falrneld, TO say nothing of the
smaller villages in our county, are all il
the primitive stage of development as re
CARDS their streets They have practically
an tne oamer improvements possesseu o 1y
| graded and properly macadamiZed streets,
| they are utterly deficient
Merit Should Have Its Due Reward.
portland Press).
The University OF Maine ought to create
a new honorary degree and confer it on
the editor OF the Bahgor News at the next *
D. p. p. WHICH is by Interpretation Doc
tor of Domestic Philosophy. Taking one
or two recent numbers Of the paper as
anmRe we sdb in s them deghrh% al5
Away" Making Mine afG PIES % The Pie
rrodt to Eat Fur Pra oYereoat Ja VIKINGS
The output of this sort of thing is con-
slant and varies according to the season,
and it springs from an ingenuity and fer
tility of resource that is marvellous Such
talent surely should be recognized and re-
warded in the way suggested
The Good Work in Gardner.
Gardner independently.
city, and so far as we know in the history
of the world, here is issued a call to the
fundamental duties of Religion. signed by
every spiritual leader in the community,
without single. exception. Such fact
is absolutely unique and cannot fail to
arrest the spiritual attention of our peo-
pie. Without the surrender of a single act
or thought of loyalty to their respective
churches, a broad ground of united plead
ing has been found, and that ground is
love for our city and our chluren; NO
serious student of our institution, whatere
may be his thought of future world.
can doubt the great harm which comes to
any community from the increasing desc
Grafton of the Sabbath. and the with
drawal of large classes of people from
acts Of public worship When the need
becomes so urgent, as to lead the religious
teachers of our city, to lay aside the in
herited tendencies of centuries and join
in az. unbroken, cal. for new faith in
men for the sake of the welfare of our
community, it behooves all thoughtful
citizens to, subordinate individual com
forts and pleasures to the good of society.
We believe the request should not merely
be read, but needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26
Boston Stock Market.
New York Produce Market.

New York, Nov. %.
FLOUR-Reccipts. 2O,9l7; exports, 1885
sales, $50: quiet but steady.
RNE-Dull
BARLEY-Dull.
WHEAT Receipts. 1886; exports, 3d.
961; sales. 1.250,Go0 futures; spot steady;
No. red, S7& elevator; No. 2 red, $50
D atloat; No. l northern Duluth. 90M
0 b alloat; No. 1 hard Manitoba, nominal
f o b af1oat.
CORN--Receipts, 144,7O0: exports, SO, 030;
sales, 5000 futures, as, 900 spot; spot easy;
No. ,, 1917 elevator and so 0 b afioat
No. yellow, 81; No. white. 43A.
OATS-Receipts, go, 700; exports, 4510;
spot quiet; No. 2, AZ.
HAY-Quiet.
BEEF-Dull.
LARD-Easy; western, 6s5
PORk-Quiet.
BUTTER--Firm; extra creamery, 2fE;
state dairy, 15d21.
EGGS-unsettled: state and Penna. av-
erage firsts. 90.
OTATOES-Steady; Long Island, 2.OO@
2.37.
SUGAR-Raw quiet; refined quiet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26
A Great Medical Book for Every Man.
As Standard as American Gold.
Published by the old reliable
peARnDY MEDlcAL INSTITUTE.

No. Bullnch St. Opposite Revere House,
Boston, Mass. The oldest and beet in this coun:
Try, established in 1850. THE SCIENCE OF
SO DIP Cloth, 1875 Invaluable prescriptions for acute
and chronic diseases, with enErsyings. only y.
the Gold Medal prize treatise on Nervous and
PHYSICAL Debility, Exhausted Vitality. Premature
Vsricocele Atrophy (wastingI and all diseases
and weaknesses of men. from whatever
cause Write for it today. Consultation in person
author ALWAYS CURES the young, the
middle aged and old Know Thyself Manual.
wade mecum brochure and Introductory Lecture.
mans Mission on Earth" for men only, free,
sealed. Inclose 10 cents for postage.
rc,z. "The Peabody Medical Institute mas many
AsS imitators but NO equals" Boston Herald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26
Pointed Paragraphs.

A happy home is the reflection of
heaven.
There's nothing more disgraceful than
insincerity.
Never strike boy smaller than your
self; he may grow.
When corn pops it turns white. Same
way with a bashful man.
Let MS hope the winter will be failure
instead of the coal crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26
Daily kennebee Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925.

No notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications. -.
The journal cannot be held responsible
for the representation or return OF re-
jected communications.
Address all communications ralating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

The latest Indian uprising to be re-
s ~
ported from the West is the departure
of As smart young Indian girls from one
of the reservations for North Dakota,
in response to the call of 500 bachelors
who are holding down claims In that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

"Gure the cough and save the life"
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures
coughs and colds, down to the very verge
of consumption.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26
Boston Produce Market.

Boston. Nov. Is.
FLOUR-Firm; Spring patent, 4.7O@5. 90.
CORN--Easy; No. yellow, 55i2QD56
OATS-Easier; No. 2 clipped, 1904.
MILL FEED-Steady.
BRAN-Spring. 10.
MIXED FEED-20.0Odl22.2 %.
COTTONSEED MEAL-2s.00G2s.
PORK-Unchanged.
I.ARD-Easy; 10AM10ia.
BEEF-IJnchanged.
LAMB-Unchan2ed; S12GD9c.
VEAL-Unchanged; 9U11c.
RUTTER-Firm; northern, 2iQ24a-
CHEESE-Firm; new. 11lewl2.
EGGS-Firm; fancy, 40dD42; eastern, SIG
S.
PoTATOES-Steady; Aroostook lie
brons, 10.
APPLES-Steady; Baldwins, 1759250.
SUGAR-Easier; 400.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26
New York Cotton Market.

New York, Nov -.
11Ol; December. HOB; January, ~, Feb
ruary, 11.12; March, 11.16: April. lIo;
May. Ills; June Ills; July, ILL; August,
1oS5
Cotton spot closed quiet. Middling up
lands, 11.3O; do. gulf. 11.55. Sales, 2lO bales
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

Ten throusand demons gnawing away a.
ones vitals couldn't be much worse than
the tortures of itching piles. Yet there's
a cure Doan's Ointment never fails.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

Builds up the system; puts pure. rich
blood in the veins: makes men and womer
strong and healthy. Burdock Blood Bit.
ters. AT any drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

The Journal force. will celebrate the
Thanksgiving holiday and no paper VIII
be issued, tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

II suffered for months from sore throat
Eclectric Oil cured me in twenty-foui
hours" NJ. S. Gist, Hawesville, Ky.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

Not the least reason why many
mothers will be thankful. today. is
that the football season is at an end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

If Colombia celebrates. today. it is
probable that crow will be the chief
dish on the table.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

There will not be many more thankful
people + in the State. today, than
Ephriam Clark, free after IS years be-
hind Thomaston's prison walls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

Senator Hale's prediction, this
week, in a speech in the Senate that
men now living will see the annexa-
ton of Canada is calculated to throw
several Canadian editors into spasms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

A crisp Thanksgiving day is in keep
Ing with the traditions of almost three
centuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

Somehow. the vacant chair never
seems quite SO empty as at the
Thanksgiving dinner. .f.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.
No Idea Of Changing the Custom.
Gardner ReporterIo,

Gardner Reporter Journal.
Maine is in the habit of changing repre-,
sen oary when men it is Obliged TO- ana
the custom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

Turkey is pretty high. this year. but
Uncle Sam can well afford to eat it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26
M2alNNyB GOSSIP
Thanksgiving.

Lord, for the erring thought
Not into evil wrought;
Lord, for the wicked will
Betrayed and baffled still,
For the heart from itself kept,
Our thanksgiving accept.
For ignorant hopes that We're
Broke en- to our blind prayer;
For pain, death. sorrow, sent
Unto our chastisement
For all loss OF seeming good,
Quicken our gratitude.
80. William D. Howells.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

Bangor, among other causes for
thanksgiving, rejoices that the small
pox scare is on the Wane and that ii
has been more scare than anything
else.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

AS shown elsewhere in this issue
Gardiner gratitude has most substan-
tial basis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

The Portland Argus labels a portrait
of Hon. Darius H. Ingraham as Our
Next Mayor" The Biddeford Journal
suggests that it may turn out when the
votes are counted that the Argus some
now got the babies mixed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

state, who advertised for wives. This
is one of the most sensible kind of
women's clubs whose organization we
have seen reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

Keep in mind the philosophy of Mrs
Wigs who felt that nothing really be-
longed to her until she had passed ii
along to somebody else
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

A few football games, today, Bangor
VS.. Brewer and Portland VS.. Auburn
being among them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

Portland should celebrate the day by
resolution to give Mr.. Baxter rous-
ing majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

If Maine depended on native turkeys
most of us would eat pork, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

One of Names busiest and most sue
Adams of East Stoneham. Thus far
this season he has got % foxes, Is coons,
over 100 muskrats and 10 mink.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26
New York Money Market.

New York, Nov. %.
Prime mercantile paper $751; per cent.
Sterling exchange weak with actual bus
mess in bankers bills at 4.S,. 4oGD4. $3.50 for
demand and at 4.79 90104.S0 for 60 days.
Posted rates 4.S1 and i.S4l2.
Commercial bills 4.7JR.
Bar silver 57B.
Mexican dollars 44l2.
Government bonds weak.
Railroad bonds irregular.
Money on call firm at 1G12 per cent; last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

Some practical joker gave Hermon
nervous prostration. the other night, by
placing smallpox flags on dozen
houses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

Geraldine Whitman of Buckfield is
only IA years of age, but she has tack
led a financial and agricultural propo-
sition of no small proportions. Hav-
ing a capital Of s175 she has bought a
farm for 5000 and has gone to work to
make the farm pay the remaining
$425. She has a flock of % sheep and
three head of cattle and is running
the whole thing herself. There's the
girl for you!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26
PORK-11.12 1a025.
LARD--6. 4Wp6. 42l2.
SIDES6.3 71a{D6.O.
CLOVER-10.S.

BUTTER-Firm; creameries, 16G
ries. 14@19.
EGGS-Steady; eggs.
CHEESE-Steady; 10@1012.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

Help others to have that thankful
feeling, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26
By the Governor
IA PROCLAMATION.


by our forefathers and conforming to the
proclamation of the President, 1, John F.
HILL Governor of Maine, hereby designate
Thursday, the Twenty Sixth day Of
November, Instant,
as day Of public Thanksgiving to AL
mighty God for the multitude of blessings
which we have received at His hand and
for the expression of our gratitude for
His loving kindness.
On that day let all unnecessary labor
be suspended and in our homes and &C
customed places of worship let us unite
in making this a time of grateful and
heartfelt thanksgiving.
The year now approaching it's close has
been one of prosperity to the State and
the Nation. TO the highest degree we
have enjoyed every blessing Of civilized
life and as we give thanks to Him whose
watchfuI care rulcth over all, let us re-
member the unfortunate and needy that
they also may share in our prosperity
GIVEN at the Executive Chamber at Au-
gusta this sixth day of November, in
the year of cur Lord one thousand nine
hundred and three and of the Indepcn-
dence of the United States Of America
the one hundred and twenty eighth.
BY the Governor,
JOHN F. HILL.
BYRON BOYD,
Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

Happy the home where the Thanks
giving reunion is complete.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26
Thanksgiving day.

The sleigh ride will come little later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-26

The President has issued his annual
Thanksgiving proclamation in the follow
ing terms:
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
FACES ANOTHER
CHARGE OF MURDER
Jett is Placed on Trial Today for
Killing James
COckreIl.

Cynthiana, KY, Sept. S.-Curtis Jet,
who was found guilty of the assassin
alton of J. b. Marcum and sentenced
to life Imprisonment at the special
term Nf the Harrison circuit court last
month, but whose prayer for a sixty
days stay of execution pending an ap-
peal for a new trial was granted by
Circuit Judge ]. ]. Osborne, has been
brought here from Lexington, where he
has been confined since the close of his
former trial.
Today at the regular term of this
court the case of the commonwealth
VS.. Jett, charged with the assaseina-
ton of James COckerell, formerly town
marshal at Jackson. Ky, was called.
There is difference of opiHion among
attorneys whether Jett, who stands
convicted of murder in the first degree
and has hanging over him life SEN
tence, can be tried on another charge
of murder The commonwealth de-
clare they are positive of their posi-
fiOn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
TOO ADVANCED FOR THEM
eupt. VOeIker's Plan of Self-GOvernmen'
in Schools Abandoned for the
esent.

Iowa Falls. Ia, Sept. S--Educators
Will be interested in knowing that the
famous Ida Grove Plan of Self-Gov.
crnmentin in Schools is to be abandoned
by the school that sprang the new idea
on the public but few months ago.
Superintendent Voelker, who is at the
head of the institution that first adopt
ed the unique plan OF selfgovernment
I'm the school room, still maintains that
his ideas will bring about the ideal
condition in the school room, if encOur-
aged and worked out by the schools of
the country. q"
But be feels that the people are not
ready for his advanced ideas. Since
the plan has been so strongly condemn
ed by the supporters of his school the
plan will be abandoned in favor of the
oId-style method. The superintendent
maintains that the pupil will never sue
ceed unless he acquires self-knowledge,
self-respect. and self-control. and he
maintains that these are secured by
the pupil rather than by the teacher of
government
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
WISCONSIN GIRL
WINS A HUSBAND
Maiden Who Stood or wildcat by
Goodness is Married TO
an Admirer.

Florence, Wis, Sept. S.-A wildcat
in the role of Cupid is u remarkable
instance in connection with the mar
riage of Miss Jennie FOSs, of Florence,
to John Edward Bower. of New Wash
ingtom, Ind. While Miss Foss was
teaching school in the Vassar school
house, west of the WaShburn settle
ment. in the town of Florence. she en-
countered wildcat that was in the
building when she entered early in the
morning. The young woman opened
her umbrella and retreated slowly.
reaching safety without being attack
ed.
Anaccount of the adventure ught the
eye of John Bower, who. like many per-
sons. wrote to Miss FOSs, compliments
ing her Cn. her bravery, and desiring to
correspond with her with view to
matrimony Bower alone, because of
his apparent manlinesS, was favored
with an answer to his letter. The cor
reSpondence continued for six months,
photographs were exchanged. and final
~ the engagement resulted. When Miss
FOss went to Madison, Ind, to meet
her fiance both young persons found
no disappointment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
COUPLE Is MARRIED
AT THE GRAVE SIDE
Candidate for Matrimony Shoulders
Way Through MOurneTs and
Changes Service.

Indianapolis, Ind, Sept. S.-ElhOw-
ing his way through a crowd of mourn
erS at an open grave in Spring Hill
cemetery, near Danville, Ind, Samuel
Smiley, of Relleyille, this state. stopped
the funeral services with an excited
request to be married to Mrs. Anna
Wagner. Smiley explained to the Rev.
j. +. Greening. the Methodist minis
ter who was officiating at the funeral,
that the relatives of the woman were
in close pursuit. and asked that the
martial knot be tied OF once. Mr..
Greening was astounded at the request
and looked at Smiley as though he
thought him demented
The HooSier insisted that the case
was an urgent one. and as he spoke
he thrust the marriage license into
the hand of the surprised clergyman.
In the meantime the crowd of mourn
ers had fallen back n few feet from
the grave. and seeing them gi-ing tacit
consent to the proceedings. he glanced
at the license and ther. by the side
of the open grave, with the coffin,
which had just been laid into the box
in plain view. Smiley and Mrs. Wag-
ner were made one. As the groom
led the brideaway. Greening re-
sumed the burial service and the little
crowd of mourners took their positions
again around the grave.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
Parties of MusseImans
and Christians Clash
Sunday.
SOLDIERS ARE VICTIMS
One Dead and Three
Observation-Disclosures
Heard From.

Constantinople, Sept. S.-The con-
sular report from Beirut states that
fierce brawl occurred there Sunday
night between parties of the MusseI-
mans and christians.
The troops were compelled to inter-
vene. Three soldiers were wounded
and one was killed. One christian was
killed and one wounded. The city is
in an intense state OF excitement.
In official circles the belief is eX-
pressed that the christians are en-
deavoring to bring about the landing
of the marines from the warships.
Admiral Cotton Investigates.
Washington, Sept. S.-The state de-
partment has received a cablegram
from Leishman in which he says that
a riot occurred yesterday at Beirut in
which seven christians were killed
and several wounded. An investiga-
ton of the conditions at Beirut is now
being made by Admiral Cotton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
MISS BRYAN DENIES
A MARRIAGE STORY
Says She is Not Engaged to Lieut..
Richmond Il.
HobsOD.

Lincoln, Neb., Sept S.-AIrs. w. J.
Bryan has authorized an emphatic de-
NAL of the story printed by Il Phila-
delphia paper that Miss Ruth Bryan
and Lieutenant Richmond p. HobSon,
Of Merrimac fame, We're engaged to be
married. She said there was not the
least truth in the statement. The de-
nial scorrobOrated by Miss Bryan's in
Inmates, who say the story doubtless
had its origin in gossip that started
here when the lieutenant was a visitor
last month.
Hobson dined with the Bryans and
so thoroughly was he entertained that
he almost forgot an engagement to lee
ture at a chautauqua assembly and
had to accept Miss Bryan's services as
d hurry-up guide. Young BILLY"
Bryan is also credited with jokingly
pointing out his sister and her escort
as gagged persons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
COLORADO DEMOCRATS
HAVE CONVENTION
Nominate Candidate for Supreme
Judge and Adopt Declaration
of Principles.

Denver. Sept S.-The Democratic
state convention met here to nominate
a candidate for supreme judge. The re-
port of the resolutions committee was
very brief 1t reaffirms allegiance to
the principles of the Democratic party
as set forth in the Kansas City plat
form; declares that there should be no
compromise with lawlessness, whether
it be in an individual or Il corpora
ton, and condemns the use of mill
tary arm of the government at any
time unless it is demonstrated that the
civil authorities are unable to enforce
law and order.
When the work of nominating
candidate for supreme judge was
taken up the names of John 1. Null
Inns, district judge, Denver; Adair Will
son. state court of appeals. La Plata
county; NJ. +. Bailey, district judge,
Fremont county; Frank p. johnson,
district judge, Denver; W. II. Bryant,
Denver, and eX-Representative John G.
Hall, MOntrOse county, were submit
ted Judge Halls name was with
drawn After one ballot was taken,
and Wilson was nominated. After the
announcement of the vote Il resolution
was presented and passed to the effect
that the party still favOrs an eight
hour law. The convention then ad-
i0urnpd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
BIG THEFT OF DIAMONDS
Columbus, o.. Man Loses $1,000 Worth
of Them-Robbed by a Couple
of Thugs.

Columbus. Ohio. Sept. S.-Diamonds
valued at ST, ,0O0 were stolen rrom the
loan shop of NJ. ]. Daniels. on South
High street. Daniels was taking the
diamonds from the window when two
men walked into the store, and push
ing revOlvers into his face ordered him
to throw up his hands. One of the men
grabbed the diamonds. which were in
a tray, and both ran out of the door
and disappeared in an alley.
y man identified by Daniels clerk
as one of the robbers was caught later
in the Hooking Valley railroad yards
and died suddenly after being taken to
the city prison. There was nothing on
his person to give a clue to his name
He died of heart disease. When the
men fed from the store a dog owned
by Daniels joined in the pursuit and
caught one of the robbers by the leg.
Being unable to shake the animal off
he robber shot It. The revolver found
on the body of the dead man contained
three empty cartridges recently ex-
Dloded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
ATTACK Is MADE ON
MAYOR OF TUSCOLA
Two Men Attempt to Kill Him But
Happen to Catch a
Tartar.

Tuscola, ILL.,, Sept. S.-Two I'M
known men attempted to assassinate
Mayor Charles L. McAIasters about II
o'clock at night, while he was enter
ing his barn to put up his horse. AS
he opened the door man concealed
on the inside struck him a fierce blow
in the face with paving brick, which
staggered him. and he fell to his knees.
Arising to defend himself, he was at
tackled in the rear by another man
and was again struck down.
Being a powerful man, the mayor
quickly arose and grappIed with the
nearest of the wOuld-be assassins and
made such defense that both became
frighted and fed. The mayor thinks
he recognized the men, but no arrests
have been made. The mayor had
caused the arrest of two women, and
it is thought that their friends at
tempted to kill him through re-
venge.