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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-10-27
SICK HOGS CURED

Sick hogs cured with Snoddy- rcme,,
10 cures, a.so prevents disease. We du.
tor hogs ou the Insurance.. no cure r.
pay and send man any hero Their b..
enough hog. to Justify 10 b. suc.r.
Tested and endorsed by reliable mon
Try o. lfyou have suck hogs ~ know
OF any write NJ, will be- glad toquote YOU
prices 90 any size herd you want troate ri
AuybOdy can use this remedy With sue
cess. Write Tor book on hog cholera All
prices with Particular Agents wanted
every whore. DR. Snoddy a Co.
Nashville. Tenn
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-10-27
1891 COLLISIONS IRIssA

Washington, oct. Is.-A report issued
B y the interstate Commerce Commission
yesterday shows that the total number
.of casualties TO persons on railroads in
the United States during the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1904, 80, l3l comprising
3,1s7 killed and 81 ,342 injured. This
shows a large Increase.
The total number Of collisions and ded
railments was POI, involving Sg,Is3,-
O0 Of damage to to cars, engines an
railway. This il an increase Of Gis col
hsions and deaailments.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-10-27
WAIT FOR HE WAGON

Our wagons will deliver meat at your
doors regularly every Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday IL would pay you To-
wait for our wagons. Our meat Is al
ways the freshest and tenderest and fines
sold On the city, Look at these prices
boast, Dc TO &c per pound; Steak, lOc or
8 lbs Tor Pc. ID. r. Murphy & Son.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-10-27
Accept No Substitute.

There Is nothing Just AZ good for Ma
aria, Chills and Fever as DR.. Menden.
halls Chill and Fever Cure. Take it as
general tonic and at all time in place
OF qulnine. lfitfails to give sAtisfac.
ton mail the front Of the cartoon 10 j.
T. Mendenhall, Evansville, Ind, an
get your money back.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-10-27
Makes a clean { Sweep.

There's nothing like doing thing
thoroughly or all the SAlves you ever
heard Of, Bucklen's Aruica Salye 6, the
beet. 10 sweeps away and cures Burns.
Sores, Bruised. Cuts. Boi,s. Ulcers
Skin Erupions ard Piles. It, only 25c
and guaranteed 10y Woods q Orme,
Druggists.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-10-27
BIG CROWD AT HICKMAN.

Hon. Ollie NJ. James was in the city
today on his way to Clinton, where b,
speaks today in Joint debate with j. C..
Spclght.
4 large crowd heard them at Hick-
man yesterday and Congress James was
given another great ovation 10y the
democrats Of Hickman. Fulton Leader.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-10-27
Rough Lumber for Sale

! have some poplar lumberat my mile
near Iron Hill for sale cheap. Can saw
all dimension orders on short notice for
anything desired
I'd +. Dean,
Iron Hill
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-10-27

The largest ear Of corn we ever saw is
no" on exhibition at j. d. Hedges
grocery. 1t was grown by Tom Black,
OF CHttenden county, contains 1880
grams and weighs two and one-quarter
pounds Thirty-one ears OF this size
make bushel. 1t is large, we'll shaped
ear and is just foot in length. We
nave heard many say it was the largest
they ever saw"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-09
BRADSTREET'S.
Trade and Industry Have
Been at Low Ebb.
Heavy Hay Crop Indicated in
New England.
Bank Ciearings Reflect Increased Ac.
tivity in Observation-Disclosures Re.
ports from Cotton and Oats-WooI
Continues Strongest of Textiles,

New York. July S.-Bradstreet's
Trade Review will say, tomorrow
Trade and industry have been at a
low cbb. this week, rejecting vacation
influences, summer shut downs and
generally quiet distributive demand
The irregular movements of securities
and of prices of staples are traceable
to uncertainty generated by reports of
excessive moisture in the winter wheat
belt and too cold weather for corn. Re-
ports from cotton and oats, however,
are favorable. Bank clearings have re-
Elected increased activity in specula-
ton and mid-year dividend payments
in a larger total for short week than
was reported last week for full
period.
A heavy hay crop is indicated in the
middle states and in New England,
and vegetables and garden truck gem
orally are doing well. The southern
yield OF fruits and of vegetables has
been large one, sold at good prices.
The New York stock market was
strong and higher, rejecting increased
confidence of financial interests. hased
on the attitude of the st. Louis con-
vcntiOn and the hopeful expectations
respecting crops. and business.
The government cotton report, show
ing Il gain in condition of five points
during the month Of June. and fore
shadowinE Il possible yield in the
ncighborhood of 12,00O,00O bales. caused
some liquidation early, but later COW
cring Of the shorts, particularly in the
old crop months, proved that this re
port had been largely discounted. Tho
result was quite an advance in July
and August delivery and a forty point
gain in spot cotton for the week.
Wool continues the strongest of the
textiles, the shifting from the old to
the new clip, accompanied by an adj
vance of from to 3 cents per pound,
inducing considerable buying by manu-
facturers here ana At the West.
The dry goods markets have ruled
rather quiet recently, reductions III
cotton goods having failed to evoke ex-
pected interest.
Prices driftcd lower in June, the on
~ important advance being in live
stock. while textiles showed the larg-
est decrease Rradstrcets approximate
index number on July was S. 749S. q
decline Of rer cent. from June and
Of IA per cent. from the high point
touched in March.
BUSINESS failures for the week cud-
ing July /, number IT, against ia i'll
the like week of 1903.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-09
MISUSE OF MAILS
And Forgery Admitted by M. w. Fra
lin at Bangor.

Bangor, Me, July S.-SayS the News:
NJ. W. Fralin of 80 York street. Bangor.
Ii floor walker in c. s. Woolworth's ) and
10 cent store on Main street, was arrest
cd by postoflicc Inspector c. l.. Jennings,
Thursday afternoon. and is q United
States prisoner. F'ralin is held Tor using
the mails for fraudulent purposes and for
forgery. and has admitted his guilt
Some time during the month Of March
OF this year, advertisements appeared i'll
many of the Western papers, stating that
there were several openings for good cl-
gar statesmen in the various states.
The advertisement read thai the answer
should be sent to the Bangor Cigar Co,
and il any references We're desired they
could DC referred to Dun and Bradstrecta
report.
Many people looked the matter up and
found that the Bangor Cigar Manufacture
ing Co. referred to in Dun and Brad
streets. financially. as first-class. The
latter concern is actually in Bangor. and
is owned by AL. Lewis. and here l.
where the people were taken IN.
y man named Alex Nondcttc. living III
Merrill, Mich. wrote in answer to the
advertisement. After some correspondent,
h. was told to send SO and he would re
ccive sample case containing seven
boxes of cigars. The $40 was only want
ed as a guarantee Of good faith ana
would be returned after he had sold ! (
worth of cigars.
Nondettc sent postofIicc order for 81
ana allcF Waiting lpnS tllflc NtCtHt
anxious as to the whereabouts of the
money. Finally he wrote tn" postmaster
in Bangor for information. On March >,
F'ralin presented Il money order at tn"
nostoftice which was made paNhblc to the
Fralin. by a. J. Murrey. proprietor. 1hu
money was delivered
The postmaster. on receiving VOndctte i
letter placed the matter in tn" hands ~
the government for inVcSti.a ton, ana
Inspector Jennings was sent on the case.
In some of the letters. Of which Won
dctte's was enc ~ York sire, was the
address given for the victim to send his;
answers. The inspector went 10 - York
street. but no one was at home
The inspector then went to large"
printing office in the city and found that
paper similar to that used by tralin had
hccn sold by them to knowles, the Cen
trail street printer
The paper WIS easily traced by til" wa
letter heads as some he had printed ion
F'ralin early in March. and gave his az.
dress. The description given by Mr.
Knowles agreed in every way with tn"
one given by Money order Clerk Glass al
the poStoflicc.
DEPUTY Jennings then went to % York
employed as floor walker in the store of
G. s. Woolworth on Main street. TEc
inspector went to the store and placing
Fralin under arrest took him to Tho post
Office, where he confessed to having COM
the police station. where he VIII he held
until taken to Augusta on Friday fore
noon to appear before United States Com
missioner Lewis Burleigh:
about - years old. Fralin stated as Il
reason for having committed the crimes
that he was hard up and needed the
money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-09
ACTIVE BUSINESS.
Jobbing Ccntcrs Report Coed Gains
Over Year Ago.

New York, July S.--Advices to the
int. rllationa! mercantile agency indi-
cate li.lc chrngc during the week in
the general trade situation. jobbinS
ccntcrs reporting active business. sew
cral lines showing good gains over Il
year ago. III many instances these
gains are sufficient to compensate for
Losses sustained carly i'll the seaon.
The outlook is generally encouraging,
rcportS from all ccnt"rs indicating, Il
more hope full feeling than that which
prevailed u month ago. While there Is
the natural uncertainty Of presidential
wear. there are few "bluc spots" in the
country.
At the West business is active Flu
turc deliveries in clothing, shoes, mems
furnishings and some branches of dry
goods compare favorably with Il year
ago, while the labor situation at the
West has unqucstionably improved.
The more confident tone noted a
week ago in the iron industry cOntin-
ros ana the belief gains ground that
tho improvement will gradually extend
t. all branches of the trade.
So,rc Improvement is noted in New
England. where general trade is pick
ing I'D slightly and merchants appear
somewhat more hopeful. Jobbcrs are
very anxious. however making hand
to month purchases in cotton goods 50
as to meet whatever declines the mar
kct develops. Retail business is duh
but collections arc fair. The shut down
oc cotton mills is still the chief cause
Of depression and with the stoppaEe
Of additional spindlcs during July and
August the outlook in this line is still
lnhinnG
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-09
FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM"
OF Portland Harbor to Be Tested by
North Atlantic Squadron.

Portland. Me. July S.-Scmi-ofliclal TO
ticc has come to the officers at the Port
land Notifications of the United States
government that a portion of the NortE
Atlantic squadron is to come to this port
some time in August for the purpose OF
testing the fire control system which is
now located at White Head on Cushins
island.
The United States government has spent
thousands of dollars in the PERFECTION OF
its fire control system, and since the ma
neuvers which were held here. last sum
mer there has been further expenditure
to make minor changes which, III tn le
Judgment of the officials. should make
the system well nigh perfect:
1t has also been semi-ofiicialiy T aioa, ie
also TO be used at the same time in at
tempting to enter the nnTeor Ti Fopt VIZ
,nS and Fort Levett. Such an attempt
the part Of the We'1 appo %fud stt
the officials 3hs nawe af searchights Thorough
fpSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-09

Representative Ollie James Of Ken
lucky, moved that a committee of three
be appointed by the chair to wait on
The committee and ascertain when 1t
would be ready to report. This mo-
ton received Il second and was car
rlcd without delay. Chairman Clark
named Mr.. James, III. ID. Clayton OF
Alabama, and Il. ii. Ball of Texas, as
the committee.
Delegate ]. c. Sheppard of Soutl,
Carolina, created wild shout by de-
Caring that the convention wanted Ia
hear Bourke Cochran speak After
quiet had been restored it was stated
that Mr.. Cochran was not in the hall
A demand for c. A. Townc, THE silver
tongucd orator" was made, but Mr.
Towne declined to respond.
In the anxiety to learn when the
committee on resolutions would be
ready to report the list of national
committeeman had not been confirm
cd and the oversight was rcmedied by
u motion, which was carried by viva
voce vote and the procedure straight
cned out. THE clerk will call the
roll, said the chairman. for the list
or honorary vice Presidents and the
calling OF the roll, designed more for
the purpose of keeping the convention
quiet giving it something to which
it could listen, proceeded with much
dclibcr1tion. by IL o'clock the torriL
temperature in the nall had moderated
materially. the result being due to a
heavy rain storm that passed over the
city.
When the roll call was finished.
Chairman Clark, who was dispIayiny
decided ability in Keeping up the in
tercst of the convention during the
tedious wait for n report of some kind
from the committe. on resolutions.
called on the band to play America
and asked the delegates and specta
tors to sing at the same time. His
wishes were carried out. the entire con-
Vention rising and singing two stanzas
of the song.
"A motion was made and carried that
Richmond Pearson Hobson Of Alabama
he invited to address the convention.
Mr.. Hobson accepted the invitation
and in few moments. made his way
from the Alabama delegation to the
platform. He was greeted with Il loud
round OF applause and the usual cries
of "louGer." He complied promptly with
the request and revealed the best and
strongest voice thus far heard in the
convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-09

st. Louis, July S.-Chairman Clark
| arrived 10 minutes after 10 and was
received with Il few hand claps. Lat
or, no word having been received from
the resolution committee. Chairman
Clark dispatched Il messenger to learn
when it would be ready to report
Private adviccS were to the effect that
it would be several hours before thu
report would Dc prepared. One of the
secretaries called through Il mega
phone:
''Thc band will please play Home
| Sweet Home"
There was i Will cheer from the
weary. pcrspirng delegates and spec
tators as the famili;r strains floatcd
out on the air. My, Old Kentucky
Home" and Dixie" followed the lat
ter calling for the Inevitable yells and
the Texas delegation adddsA to the en-
,husi ASH by nnlurlng their lGSe star
Temporary Chairman Wiliar.S came
down the aisle chewing lcisur1ly at
the cvcr-prcscnt cigar and was greet
cd with cheers.
The band was requested through the
megapl.one to play ON the Banks of
the Wabash" and the Indiana delcga-
ton showed its appreciation by Climb
ing on chairs and cheering Justify.
Tic messenger which Chairman
Clark had sent to the commiytee on res
olutions returned with a/Eloomy re-
port and the waiting continued.
At 1910 Chairman Cls&'k rose and let
fall his huge gavcl. Che convention
will come TO Order" demanded The
clerk then piclied}up the mcgaphonc
begin with prayer by Rabbi Samuel
Sale of st. Louis.
The delegates and spectators at once
arose to their feet and stood during the
:IvocatiOn. There was no trouble III
securing order for the long delay had
wearied the delegates and they seemed
anxious for action.
At the conclusion of prayer, an
nourccmcnt was made at the order OF
Chairman Clark that lie was detcrmin-
to have order 'and that any person
raising a row will be taken out by the
police
a demand was made for the report
of the resolution committee. AS EO
response was forthcoming, it was de-
tcrmincd to call the roll OF states for
the purpose of having the names of the
Eext national committee announced.
There were cheers at the announce
mcnt of the name of Robert ID. Sulli-
van as committeeman OF Illinois. but
the demonstration assumed still larg-
er proportions at the mention OF Thorn
as Tag5art OF Indiana, which followed
Many other names were checred as
the call proceeded. The Pennsylvania
delegation arose and salutcd the an
nouncement of J. NJ. Guffey as their
national committeeman
A call for the committee to meet at
the Jefferson Hotel as soon as the
convention adjourned sine die, was
read.
AS the clerk pronounced the words
"sign or die" the convention took oc-
casion to laugh.
Another call was made for the re-
port of the committee on resolutions.
AS the call did not bring any result
the secretaries Of the convention COM
menced to work the telephone vigor-
ously in an effort to put the chairman
of the convention in touch with the
chairman of the committee, In order
to find out when he would be ready
with his report. .-.--
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-09
STEAMER BALTIC ARRIVES.
Largest Vessel Afoat Now at New
York from Liverpool.

| New York, July 8.-The new White
Star Line steamer Baltic, from Liver
pool, June 90, and Queenstown. June 30.
arrived here, Friday, and locked at 8
| \. M. The Baltic was built at Belfast
and was launched. Nov. q. 1908. She
is the largest steamer In the world. be-
| ing 726 feet long, 75 feet beam. 40 feet
deep and having a net register of $4,000
| tons. She has cargo carrying capac-
ity of about $4,000 tons and a displace-
ment of load draft Of about 10000 tons
and is equipped with four pole masts
and two tunnels.
The engines are of the quadruple ex-
pansion type and are capable Of giving
speed to the vessel of about IL knots
an hour. They are so arranged as to
practically do away with vibration.
There are four decks upon which pas
sengers may roam. a grand dining sa-
loon being situated on the upper decks
and extending the full width of the
ship. Accommodations are provided
for 5000 passengers. the first class being
situated amidships. Just abaft the first
class department is that of the second
class, and beyond that with the excep-
ton OF limited space forward. are the
headquarters of the third class.
The Baltic is commanded by Lieut..
f. J. Smith, II. N. r.. and carries a
crew Of about $50 men.
The Baltic's first voyage occupied
IL days, - hours and min
utes. or an average speed OF is knots
an hour. The new steamer. although
the largest In the world. made the trip
without hitch of any character. In
appearance the Baltic il similar tosthe
cedric and other vessels OF that class
rand in spite of her enormous dimensions
could not be distinguished from them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-09
Hobson Talks.

What President has been brave
enough to enforce the law against the
labor union violation of law? 1t was a
Democratic President" he. said, and
applause greeted the assertion.
He passed on to the color question
and declared that il when the black
or yellow races came into contact with
white people. II that race would not
commit suicide it must remain abso-
Continued on page A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-09
HEAVY RAUL.
Thieves Obtain $4,000
in Mexico City.
Robbers Engage Room and Cut
Hole Through Wall.
Then They Make Entrance Through
the Floor Into the Money EXCHANGE
Building and Clear Out Place Dur.
ing Siosta Hour.

Chicago July S.--A dispatch to the
Tribune FROM the City of Mexico, says:
A daylight robbery in San Francisco
street, in which the thieves obtained
600 in gold has caused great excite
ment. The robbers engaged room
in the Maison Doree and cut hole
through the wall into ain adjoining
building.
Then they cut a hole through the
floor into the Money Exchange build
ing and cleared out the place during the
SieSta hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-09
INSTANTLY KILLED.
Melvin HasIcm HE in Head BY ROCK
from Blast.

Bar Harbor Me. July S.-Melvin Has
lem. e years of age, resident OF DIS
worth Falls. was almost instantly ki''cd
at Halls quarry. today. He had fired a
charge when large piece of rock struck
him in the head A family survives him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-09
PARKER is STILL IN LEAD.
As Usual With Democratic Con
ventions, They Cannot De-
eide Upon Anything.

Convention Hall, ST. Louis, NO., July
9.-The wrangIing over the nomina-
ton of Democratic candidate is still
in progress.
Littleton Of New York, has nomi :
mated Parker amid great enthusiasm.
Carmack Of Tennessee, seconds the
nomination.
OeImas of California, dominates
Hearst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-09
FAIR, TODAY-sHoWERs, SUNDAY
Hay1ieudtf

Washington, July S.-Forecast for
Saturday and Sunday: New England,
generally fair, Saturday; Sunday,
showers; light to fresh south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-09
COOPERATIVE DIE SHOP.
Strikers at Lynn May Open Establish
ment, Monday.

Lynn. Mass. July s.-striking die max AN
ers in Lynn plan to open; co, nInsr the
I1nited Die Co. reinstates man discnarg
ed Saturday. in the Robinson shop. B 'ad
fun street. Refusal Of REINSTATEMENT; ,, ieu,
this morning. to strikes IN the ath col
troiled BY the United Die Co. Nine men
are out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-09

English is I'm the future to be an op-
tional subject in all public schools ~
Saxony on the ground that II Is the
most widely used civilized language III
the world"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-09

n. "; ID. Miller, New York city: Z. l..
Wohlstadt. Brooklyn, N. y; II. NJ.
Litchiicld, Akron, o.; Miss Olive Fos-
ter. Boston; Mrs. ii. L. Foster, Bos-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-09
Boston Forecast,

Boston, July S.-Saturday, fair; Sun
day, showers, followed by clearing:
light to fresh Southcrly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-09
Twill arrive Wednesday,
JcIy 6, with c carload of
HORSE S

Twenty-eight head, good
for farm and city trade,
ranging in weight from
100 to 1000. These
horses we're selected by
myseIf on the farms
where they we're raised.
CHARLES f. TRASk,
Gardner, Maine.
june3Odtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-12
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Brief Summary of Some of the Most
Important Events.

William f.. Brightman was nOminat-
ed for governor of Rhode Island by the
Prohibitionsts of that state to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Hon
Henry +. Metcalf of Pa Wtucket.
William Garlick. president Of the
Meridcn lee 90, was killed in run
away accident in 'front.' of his home in
South Mcriden, Conn, Monday. Mr..
GarliCk was Il years of age and an
officer in several enterprises.
Following their decision of a few
weeks ago to do all in their power to
stop the sale of impure milk. the jus
tees i'll the special sessions in New
York. Monday, imposed heavy fines on
about 30 milk dealers accused of hay
ing violated the sanitary code covering
the misdemeanor. Justice Hale pre-
sided with Wyatt and McKccn, and in
passing the sentence said that unless
the practice Of selling impure milk
was stopped the penalty would be i'm
prisommont.
The bodies of two women, each des-
pondcnt, who had taken their lives.
during Sunday night, were found in
Dahhury. Conn, Monday. Mrs. jon
ME Benedict, aged "a. widow of 4 for
mer business man, drank carbolic acid.
Mrs Sarah Joyce. also Il widow. shot
herself, first having laid out the clothes
III which she wished to be buried and
leaving written instructions as to the
funeral.
The October term Of the Supreme
court OF the United States opened in
washington, Monday noon.
The British steamer. Straits of
Dover laden with sisal grass. arrived
in Boston. Monday. from Propresso
Mexico, and was held at quarantine for
several hours owing to the susnic;ous
illness Of three members of the crew
The SICK men were landed at GalIonr.s
Island. Where it was found thew wero
suf1eriilg from malaria, instead of
yellow fever as was first susnao+ad
The captain OF the vessel and ono ~
the hremen died during the vovape
ard We're buried at sea. After being
released from quarantine the s+eanar
proceeded to her dock in the unnar bar-
Dor.
Emperor Nicholas. Monday ;nsnec+-
ed the torpedo ,ffotillas at PayaI Pms
STA. that are to accompany tba paItio
meet 70 me far East. His Majesty