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Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25

From the present prospect, the
packers strike will cause meat to
go still higher, but the man in
the South with hog and hominy
need not worry over it, but re-
joice because of his independ-
ence.
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25

THE Washington Post thinks
'Addicks ought to know when he
declares "Deleware cannot be
bought. That it hasn't been
bought is certainly no FAULT of his
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25
Ed OF BIT

1.-TWO physicians had o long ani
stubborn fight with an abcess on my
right lung" writes ]. F. Hughes, OF
Dupont, Ca, land gave me up
Everybody thought my time had
come. AS last resort l tried DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. The benefit received was strik-
Ing and was on my feet In q few
days. Now I've entirely regained my
health" 1t conquers all Coughs,
Colds and Throat and Lung troubles.
Guaranteed by A. H. Kendel's drug
store. Price soc and e1.oO. Trial
bottles free.
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25

THE Republican claims conern-
ing Missouri and Kentucky grow
fainter and fainter with each pass
ing day. And so will it be with
regard to the really doubtful
States as election day approaches
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25

A grievous wall oftimes comes as 8
result of unbearable pain from over
taxed organs. Dizziness, Backache
Liver complaint and Constipation
But thanks to DR.. Kings New Life
Pills they put an end to it all. They
are gentle but thorough. Try them.
Only 25 cents. Guaranteed by A, H.
Kendel's drug store.
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25

The Chicago Chronicle is al
ready causing trouble in the Re-
publican party. tits pushing the
sectional issue while the Republic
can bosses and newspapers are
using every effort to keep that
issue in the background.
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25

THE notification which both
Parker and Davis would welcome
has no formalities attached to it.
They will be willing to take the
word of the newspapers of Nov.
9th for it.
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25

TEDDY has gone against a good
many hard propositions, but the
support of The New York Sun
and The Chicago Chronicle is
staggering him. Us pretty tough
to have them come at him in pairs
that way.
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25

IT would be quite like the un-
speakable Turk to take advant-
age of Mr.. Roosevelt's effort to
appear safe and sane and defy
the United States.
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25
KENTUCKY NEWS.

Lang Bros, Druggists. of Paducah,
KY, write: I'VE sell more of DIR.
Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure
than all other remedies combined,
having retailed over 700 bottles in one
season. The physicians here prescribe
it and persons who once use ii will
have no other"
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25

THE Democrats are making a
mistake in trying to aggravate
the president into trouble with
Columbia and Turkey. He may
take warning and bride his
s.world p6~err ambition till after
the election!l
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25

THE New York Sun persists in
giving reasons for its support of
Roosevelt. Altogether unneces-
sary. The country understands
why the trusts are for the Re-
publican party,
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25

THE Republican organs are
heralding the fact that President
Roosevelt now weighs 240 pounds
as if that were conclusive evil
dence of his conservatism.
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25

We see in the papers where our
old friend, the Valdivostok fleet,
was in bad accident last Sunday
while on her way to visit Port
Arthur, ',''e-*
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25

RUSSIA seems to be all cut up
about that naval fight off Port
Arthur. All she can say in ans
wer to Japan's report sounds like
81 sunk one of yours, | think. b"
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25

The unpaid subscriptions
amount to $500, and it is hoped
the friends will pay in the money
q soon as possible to either bank
~ to the President of the Albert
sidney Johnston Chapter of the
~ d, C,
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25

SURE, give us two-cents a mile
fare, so we can all take a ride oc-
easionally. But don't forget the
freight rates ir the mean time.
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25

If there is to be any more loop
ing the gap in this campaign it is
understood that the president will
do 1t himself.
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25

THE czar must be quite sure by
this time that the boys doubled
up fist indicates that he is going
TO be a great fighter.
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25

If he is beaten next November
he can find some consolation by
inviting Booker to come and eat
with him every other meal.
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25

dies have worked long and faith
fully and Sin various ways to
raise money for this sacred
cause; but they hesitate to 60 in
debt. We suggest that the la
dies and young people in various
neighborhoods organize societies
and raise funds for this monu-
ment and place the same to its
credit in either of the banks in
Oxford, reporting results to the
Albert Sidney Johnston Chapter
of the u. D. G..
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25

AS WE understand it, President
Roosevelt wants to warn the
Southern Republicans against
over confidence,
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25

From reports that come in the
hay crop in this county is i'm
mense.
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25
Democratic Nominees

Is THAT seat in the Senate sew
ed or nailed to Mr.. Fairbanks.
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25
PUTS AN END TOTAL.

The past week has been unu-
sually warm,
Oxford eagle., 1904-08-25

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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-08-26

Mr.. Dolan looked at his visitor with
an expression OF confirmed opposition
and during the friends argument he
further emphasized his disagreement
by an occasional emphatic shake OF the
head.
Nav, | don't hold wild lolfe insur.
ance companies, nor yet wild savings
banks" he said stubbornly. "A cousin
o me own, he had his loife insured for
the benefit o. his wildly. an afther all
he nivver had one, for twas him lived
to DO eighty. an her that doled.
vivid banks It's just the other way"
no continued For there was me own
uncle, he put money In the bank and
he kept sticking II IN and sticking II In
In the hopes that whin old age come he
cud take IL out gradual loike and enJ'y
himself, and instid o that twas him
that had the wildly BEFORE he touched
slxtytwol They're wurrked on the
wrong plan, the both o thin institu-
tons, man, aud It's wonder to me to
hear you spanking good wurrd for
EN-"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-08-26

An American actor once attended a
duel In Paris for the sole purpose Of
studying the demeanor OF the dusiista.
He was preparing at the time to act
a duelists role In now play.
Discussing this combat afterward, he
said.
II confess that | learned very little
from II The men were too well scared
to teach me anything that would have
been Of service In a serious stage duel.
They reminded me, In fact. Of a story
that Edwin Booth used to tell.
This story concerns two principals
who, after they had exchanged shots
harmlessly, were urged by their sec.
Onds TO shake hands. They we're about
TO do 40 when bystander, who had
looked on at their duel despite their re.
quests that he depart. exclaimed Tn a
disgusted tone:
"'lts hardly necessary for them to
shake hands. Their hands have been
shaking this half hour"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-08-26

MIR. A. was millionaire. He was
1fty He met Miss Il. Miss Il. was a
milliner, She was twenty.
Mr. A. fell In love with Miss Il. He
asked her TO marry him. They were
married
In ten years Mr.. A. was sixty. Mrs
A. was then thirty. Mr.. A. was still In
love with his wife But he had found
out that she was not In love with him
that she never had been In love witt
him and that she never would be II
love with him. He brooded over this
And he died from broken heart. Blu
he left her all his money.
Mrs. A. WIS milliOnHlress. She wal
forty. She met Mr. g. Mr.. g. was I
musician. He was twenty-five.
Mrs. A. fell In love with Mr.. G. HI
asked her TO marry him. They were
married.
In ten years Mrs. q. was atty. Mr.. @
was then thlrty-nve. Mrs. O. was still
In love with her husband. But she had
found out that he was not In love with
her, that he never had been In love
with her and that he never would be In
love with her She brooded over this.
And she died from broken heart. But
she left him all her money Town Top
les
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-08-26
WINDOW GLASS,
ALL SIZES.

A full assortment Of Pishing Tackle Jusi 10
81 thu Bakery.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-08-26

tlls told his story about the letter and
how she had kissed It and yet cried
and was going away.
"And she said 4 can't | can'tr like
that" ended Charles Augustus. "'He
mustn't never know she said. and he
mustn't never come here.
What wasn't he to know, and who
was he, and did Mr.. Houghton think II
was Il giant that was coming to carry
Miss Purvis Off Then Charles Angus.
tus took the letter from his blouse
and then the man knew.
"Im afraid 1t Is giant" said Mr.
Houghton gravely, "and it's lucky
heard OF 1t In time. because l was 60
Ing away tomorrow. But now
But nowY" said Charles Augustus
anxiously.
Now l think I'll go right back to
the house with you"
And you won't let her be tooken--l
mean taked-away2 said Charles Au
g,Istus
mo. she isn't going away" the man
replied-"at least not very far"
They got out into the road and start.
ed back, Charles Augustus hand In
that of his friend and his small shoes
plowing through the dust And then.
at turn In the road, they came sud
denly on Miss Purvis, very white and
scared looking and carrying Charles
Augustus hat. Charlie" she cried,
Il thought you were lostr'
Charles Augustus plunged toward
her. 81 folded himr' he cried trium.
phantly. I've told him all about the
letter and how you cried because the
giant was going to carry you of. and
no says the giant shan't and that you
are going to live here happily ever aft
or, amen, like people do in fairy sto
ries. And you are, amt you"
Miss Purvls looked at the man sec
ond, and then her face came all pink
and then she said YES"
1t was II very happy walk back home
to Charles Augustus, except that he
for some reason could not manage To
walk between his two friends and hold
both their hands at the same time, a
thing which Charles Augustus partic-
uIarlv wiahad
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-08-26

A London paper tells n story OF 0
certain shortslghted sportsman. HC
was asked one morning by fellow 80
journer IN n small hotel on the. shoroi
Of Loeb Carron what sport he had. had
"Just seen a seal" ho said shot, al
II three times and missed II each time
Al dinner, an hour later, he sat next u
n man with n bandage round his head
"Accidentr' he inquired. "Accidentll
was the Indignant response. Attempt
ed murder, you mean. was having
a bath about an hour ago when some
lunatic fired ut me three. times Ifrom
the shore aud shot part of my eaF. off.1
"Wonder who It could have beangs
murmured tho sportsman, and then III
changed tho conversation.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-08-26

Teacher DO you know anything
about algebra1 BERTHE Young Please
teacher, ! do. It's mule what IL Gov
cred with stripes. | saw one at cir
Gus. Woman's Home Companion.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-08-26

Ths average man will die for want
OF air In nve minutes; for want OF
water ia a week. for want OF sleep 10
ten days.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-21
ON DIVORCE
THE HOUSE OF DEPUTIES SEEMS
TO HAVE AGREED.

Boston. Oct. 2l-By an overwhelming
majority a compromise canon ON the
rcmarriage OF divorced persons was
adopted by the house Of deputies of the
Episcopal general convention and il il j.
concurred in by the bishops the most i'm
portant issue that has come before tbs
present convention will have been dis
posed Of for at least three years.
The compromise measure. like the old
law. permits the rcmarriage of an limo
cent person in a divorce for the cause
Of inidelity. but further provides that
no remarriage shall be allowed within
one year after the decree has been Is
sued by civil court Satisfactory proc
Of the Innocence of the applicant for re
marriage must be furnished in the shap
Of court records and after the consen'
OF the bishop and after a clergyman may
refuse To perform such ceremony withou
subjecting himself 10 censure or discip
line.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-21
NOBLE SACRIFICE.
YOUNG ELECTRICIAN GIVES UP
HIS LIFE TO SAVE HIS
SWEETHEART.

MoKeesport, Pa, Oct. 2l.-James
L. Curley, aged 81, draughtsmsn al
the East Pittsburg Works Of the West
inghouse Electric Company, save up
his life to save his sweetheart.
Curley and q companion named
Myers were escorting Misses Walters
and Relser to their homes. and while
crossing the Baltimore snd Ohio tracks
at Eleventh street . switch engine
suddenly bore down upon them. Cur.
Icy gave the alarm in time for Walters
and Miss Kesler to reach safety. but
he and Miss Walters were a step or
two behind the first couple and uurley
seized Miss Walters and threw her
bodily clear of the track. Before he
could recover his balance the locomo-
tive cut him to pieces.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-21
IL Will he an Important Relig-
iOus Meeting.
The Organization Embraces 206
Churches AMI a Membership
of17,5S5
MANY DELEGATES EXPECTED

The Kentucky Synod OF the Cumber-
land Presbyterian church will meet in
he First church Of this city, conner
Sixth and Kentucky avenue, on Tues
day at 1880 p. m. and will be one of
the most important religious gather
ings of the year.
The Kentucky Synod is composed of
seven PIesbyteries, the Cum berlsnd,
Leitchheld, Logan. Louisville, May
field, Owensboro and Princeton IL
has within it's bounds (the State of
kentucky 93 ordained ministers, FOG
churches, 99c elders, and IL, 5ss mem
bers. Each minister is ex-ofiicio a
member of the Synod, and delegate,
and each church is entitled to lay
delegate from the eldership.
In addition the Sunday school and
Young Peoples Society frequently
send a DELEGATE, who is a visitor. "
The woman's Missionary Society
holds its sessions in connection with
the meeting OF synod, so that the az
gressive leaders in various depart
mepts of church work, are usually
present at the meetings.
In the center of the state the attend
ance frequently runs mp to two hun
ired or more, but, as Paduclh is at
one end OF the state, and very far from
the large part Of the church, the at
tendance will not be so large.
A good attendance is expected, how
ever. on account of the great interest
taken in the union question which is
before the Presby teries for action.
The synod will meet IN the audi.
torium Of the First Cumberland Pres
hyterian church, corner Sixth and
Kentucky avenue, and the Woman's
Missionary Meeting will meet in the
lecture room Of the Broadway Method
list church, corner Seventh and Broad
Nay
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-21
REWARDED AT LAST.
MAN GETS A FORTUNE FOR IN
VENTION WHICH MAY REvO.
LUTIONIZE RAILROADS.

Knoxville, Tenn, Oct. a. After
walking from Terre Hsute, Ind, and
respondent of success, T. E. Leroy
was offered and accepted sl64, 600 for
one-fourth interest in q patent to tie
ends Of steel rails together The New
York Central railroad is the purchaser,
and their representative who nego.
tiated the deal is II. o. Henderson, a
Knoxville lawyer. An option was
also secured on the rem lining one
fourth interest in Leroy's possession
for $i64, 900.
The patent. il is claimed, will revc
lutionize construction of railroads a.
to safety. Leroy's friends put up the
money to secure the patent, which is
q substitute for the fishplate.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-21
Judge LightfOOt Attends an I'M
ique Trial.
Noted Casey Towhead Suit Tried and
Decided By wickliffe
Magistrate.
THE PLAINTIFF WON SUIT

County Judge Liehtfoot has returned
from Mound City, III. The Casey tow.
read lawsuit. an action OF forcible entry
and detainer brought by the attorneys
Of tae owners Of the property, namely,
the heirs of the late DIR. Newton K.
Casey, against Mrs. H. A. Mccormick,
was tried on the towheal. mst above
Mound City. and Judge Lightfoot was
enc of the attorneys.
The magistrate presiding was Justice
W. NJ. Powell. OF Wicklife. Ky, end the
case wa- Heard and decided By Jury
o: six men. all Of Ballard county. Ky.
L. NJ. Bradley, of Mound City, and John
Wickliffe, OF WicklifTe, Ky, were counsel
for the Casey heirs and Judge Lightfoot
Of Paducah, appeared for Mrs. McCor-
mick, the defendant. The jury delibera,.
ell only about Giteen minutes ami re-
turned verdict for the plaintiff
AIRS. Mccormick took immediate steps
for an appeal TO the circuit court of Bal
lard county. Ky by executing an APP
peal bond.
According to the law in such cases.
Mrs. Mccormick may remain the oceu-
pant of the little house until the case
is decided in the higher court, which con-
venes in WickiifTe in January next, pro-
i led she prosecutcs her suit witt effect;
bat the Casey heirs still retain aud will
exercise complete control OF the land
and the chute. The appeal bond is MAIDS
10 insure the owners Of the property
against any damage it might sustain by
hing improperly used or any loss that
might occur through the actions of the
appellee, between the present and tho
term time of the circuit court.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-21
TIME TO ACT
ALL GOOD REPUBLICANS ARE
URGED TO ATTEND THE
MEETING TONIGHT.

A convention of the Republicans Of
Paduoah is TO be held this evening at
1880 O'Clock a, the city hall, and all
sooi Republicans are urged to come
out and assist IN the nominations.
The GOOD. BETTER and BES T
Republicans are not only invited, but
urged as we'll. to turn out ami help
make IT one of the most enthusiastic
conventions ever held. IL is desired
to nominate . ticket that will be sup
ported by the best people in Psducah.
regardless of politics.
Don't forget the time and place
1880 p m. at the city hall.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-21
JAps WERE REFUSED.

Mukdcn, Oct. 2l.-There was a sudden
attack by the Japanese at 1913 Nednes-
day afternoon upon the Russian advanc-
ed position southwest Of Mukden. The
Russians made counter attack and the
Japanese quickly fell back, having sus-
tanned losses. The Russian casualties
were three killed and seven wounded
The japanese were pressed 50 hard they
were obliged 10 abandon a gun. from
which the breach block had been remov-
ed. The timber contained ~ rounds of
ammunition. Thanks TO the dense fog
prevailing at the time. the Russians
were able to remove the gun without tie
loss of a man.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-21
CAPT. YOUNG
dAD A CLOSE CALL IN ST
LOUIS.

John Young. formerly OF Hickman,
| tier of Psducah, but now OF "hebes,
vas in the city yesterday. He had
lust returned from the Worlds Fair.
While in st. Louis. he had a very mar
ow escape, being struck by street
iar and only saved from being run
iver by the though;fulness and quick
,ction Of his wife who was with him,
n jerking him out Of danger. He
aid in telling of the incident; II
,unnies there was so many cas-
ouldn't see them all at once.
topped out of the way of one and
right plamb into another. "-Oairo
bulletin.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-21
DR.. LLOYD TELLS WHY HE DECLINED
THE BISHOPRIC OF KENTUCKY

In declining the call to the bishopric
o. Kentucky Dr. Arthur $. Lloyd says
in his letter to the Rev. DR.. Minnigerode
of Louisville. that he has given the call
bis greatest consideration and concludes
that it is best for the church and the
kentucky diocese that he remain in his
present Office.
The letter of declination was written
TO DIR. Mipnigerode as president of the
standing committee, and is as follows
October 49, l9O4.-My Dear Doctor: |
have come to the conclusion that ought
to tell your committee that after going
over the matter as carefully as | am
capable of doing and after having taken
counsel with the best men | know with
regard to it, have reached the conclu-
sion that must not accept the high
position offered me by the diocese OF
kentucky. | have consulted with men
who urgently advised me to accept, as
well as with those who have shared my
own feelings that at present my duty is
in the office of the board of missions,
50 that | believe my conclusion has been
reached fairly as may be. trust il is
right.
Convinced indeed that this is the case,
have the comfortable assurance that,
while my decision must cause the do
ccse Inconvenience and present loss, it
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-21
kILLrn Anorr so.eoo IArs.

Chicago. oct 2l.--A special from Che
foo says; According 10 camp follow
81 with the Japanese army now besieg
ing Port Arthur and at present In Che
foo. the number Of Japanese killed before
the forts has reached j0OOo. lie says
the Mikado's men rccklessly attacked
the strongest positions. making bold
rushes in masses, soldiers being stripped
Of their Announcements and clothing. The
result was that the Russian machine
guns moved them down. He also asserts
that there j. some talk among the OIL
GERS and men that leads To the belief
that the japanese mean 10 try to carry
the inner forts and citadel this month.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-21
ARMIES PROTECTED ny FOG.

Mukden, Oct. 2l.-The hostile armies
were Yesterday concealed from view of
each other by dense fog in which it
has been impossible to see objects at 4
distance of 100 PAGES. Under such con
ditions only unimportant operations are
possible. such as surprises and ambushes
Possibly, were the roads in better
condition, the fog might favor for
ward movement Of troops and concentra'
tions at unexpected points, but without
the question of large, operations would
b, too dangerous, and 40 everything
has been quiet today Neither cannonad'
ing nor musketry firing has been audible
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-21
RED CROSS CRITICIZED.

LONDON. Oct 2i.-rhc Times Russian
correspondent says that the adminisira.
tom Of the Russian Red Cross society In
the far east j. subjected to serious criti'
cism. There has been much speculation
in the management. and little confidence
J. felt that money given the -cciety will
reach the Russian sick and wounded.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-21

will really be for the blessing and bene-
ht of the church in that diocese.
Since il is right for me to remain
where | am. then it is clear that the dio.
cese has not yet learned what is the
mind of the Master with regard to il.
Nor is there any doubt that He will
lead His church to a right choice Ii is
a comfortable thought that / should be
able TO serve YOU here, since my inter
cessions may be added to those of many
that He will direct and bless His church.
| want you to be sure that | have
not been mmmdfu OF the solemn re-
sponsibiity involved in my decision.
could not have assumed this except un-
der conviction that | must. in order that
J may do what it is my duty to do.
This being the case, lie viii Himself help
me to bear it,
Win you not make your committee.
and through them the church in Ken
lucky, know how | value the expression
of their confidence in me, as shown i'm
this election, and how much regret the
necessity that compels me to subject
them to further inconvenience and vet
there is no other means by which tha
right man can be found for your do
cese, and so they will be glad 10 bear it.
May lie direct His church to a right
choice. Very truly yours.
ARTHUR S. LLOYD.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-21

81. Petersburg Oct 2l.--A dispatch
received this morning reports that Gen.
Kuropatkin resumed the offensive yes
tcrday. lie took important positions to
the right Of Kurokf- army and captured
two guns. lao shells, and hfty.hve men.
The Russian lo-se- were five hundred
Killed aud wounded. bad weather con-
tinues at the front but Gen. kuropat
Kin j. determined to persist in his for
ward movement in the face Of all OBJ
siacles.