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The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
POSTAL MATTERS.
Annual Report of Assistant Post
master General.
At Close of the Year There Were III
131 Offices, 265 First, 1,204 Sec
ond, 1896 Third and 65,766
Fourth Glass.

Washington, Dec. 3.-EXtenSiOn OF
the rural free delivery service has re-
suited in an increase of 1,125 in the
number of post Offices discontinued
during the fiscal year ended June 80,
1904, according to the annual report
of j. L. Bristow, fourth assistant post
master general, made public Friday.
During the year there were 2,459 post
offices established and 5,5S7 discon-
tinued There was a decrease of %
in the number Of Offices establish
The principal cause OF the increase
discontinuances has been the ext
sion of the rural free delivery SERVE
The total number cf discontinua2c
Fas 3,750 post Offices, with Striving l.
alaries of postmasters aggregate
III ,121. At the close of the fiscal
ear there were 71,131 post Offices n
United States-265 first class, =,
second class, 1886 third class and
.766 fourth class
Operation Of rural mail delivery and
3 extension by private interests Of
tcal telephone service has created q
cmand from patrons of rural routes
lor the delivery of small packages of
merchandise on an order to local mer-
chants by postal card, telephone or
otherwise. The value of such pack
ages is small and the present rate of
one cent per ounce, the report says, is
practically prohibitive. Mr.. Bristow
recommends that congress fix a rate
of 3 cents per pound or any fractional
part thereof on packages not exceed
ing five pounds, mailed at the distrib-
uting post Office of any rural free de-
livery route. If this special rate were
established, Mr.. Bristow says, it would
be a great convenience to patrons and
become a source of revenue to the de-
partment.
1t is estimated that $500,000 will be
needed by the department to continue
the establishment of rural routes as
fast as they are favorably reported
and approved for the remainder of the
current fiscal year. 1t is likely that
1900 routes will be reported within
the next two months and with this
rate the appropriation available will
be exhausted about January Is, 1905.
An appropriation of $3000,000 for the
establishment of new routes will be
asked by the department for the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1906.
Of the needs for the service, Mr.
Bristow says: "There are now in op-
Grafton 2S,073 routes. 1t is estimated
that approximately 1000 additional
routes can be established out of the
appropriation now available, making
30,073, which willsbe in operation or
ordered established by January 15,
1905 To maintain service on these
routes during the fiscal year from July
/, 1905, to June 30, 1906, will require
$21 100000.
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
sToRMINe OF METRE Hill
The Japanese Suffered Terrible Loss
in the Action.

London, Dec. 2.-The correspondent
at Chefoo of the Daily Telegraph says
that the attack on 203 Meter hill re-
suited in heavy losses to the first di-
vision Of the Japanese stormers.
1t is stated, the correspondent adds.
that within the last "a hours the Jap
anese casualties have totalled $4,000.
Toxic, Dec 5-The diary of the
fighting around 2O3 Metre hill, which
is published in the Japanese papers,
describes the terrible losses involved
in the storming of the Russian posi-.
tion from dawn of November % till II
o'clock in the forenoon of that day.
A Russian counter attack began at
dawn on November 20, and was SO
furiously pushed that the Japanese
were compelled to retire from both
sides of the hill into the valley. The
attack was renewed the morning Of
November 30, when all the Japanese
reserves came up from the south
western corner; but these assailants
only advanced 80 metres by o'clock
SO stubborn was the resistance, and
the Japanese suffered severe losses.
Then, being reinforced, the Japanese
maintained the struggle with terrible
earnestness. Furious charges we're re-
peatedly made and the Russians were
compelled gradually to retire.
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
TIME ENOUGH FOR A NAP.
Sleeping-Car Porter Thought Thai
Trip Van Winkle7 Could
Sleep It Out.

Joseph Jefferson has in his time played
many parts" yet so closely is he idenu1
fed with RIP Van Winkle'' that thd
public never lost sight of it when it had
the privilege of seeing him. While he was
playing in Missouri once he boarded a
nOtoriously slow train for st. Joseph
He went into the sleeping-car, but not
to go to bed, as the train was due at ST.
Joseph late in the evening. 1t dawdled
along, however, says the Philadelphia
Press, and finding that it could hardly ar
rive before morning, he ordered his berth
made up.
As the porter finished his task Mr. JefI
ferson said: "This is the worst road | ever
travelled on: | fancy I'm in for full
night of it."
Deed, | reckon you is, sab" replied
the porter.
Positively the slowest road! It'll be
morning before we are there Do you
think you'll get in before Pm awakew
Slow road, sahi Bound to be plumb
mo'nin' sab. But one of the passengers,
sab, was tellin' me that you's the gen 'le-
man what once went to sleep and sep
years.; and l reckon, sab, dat if you take
one O dem maps we'll be able to land you
mighty close to st. 10 fore you wake,
sab /"
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
THE TROUBLE ENDED.
Secretary of War Taft and Pana-
ma President Agree.
The New Republic Agrees to Reduce
Her Tariff From IS Per Cent. Ad
VaIorem to 10 Per Cent
Other Terms.

Panama, Dec. 5.-The differences
between the United States and Pana-
ma, which made necessary the visit Of
Secretary of War Taft to the isthmus,
were settled Sunday by the issuance
of an executive order signed by Secre
tary Taft for President Roosevelt and
assented to in a letter by President
Amador, of Panama.
The order provides that no trade for
the canal zone or the republic of Pan
anna can enter the ports established
by the United States at either end of
the canal, supplies for the construc-
tion of the canal and articles in transit
being excepted. This turns the Gus
toms receipts of these ports over to
the government of Panama.
Panama agrees to reduce her tariff
from Is per cent. ad valorem to 10 per
cent. This reduction applies to all
goods except wines, liquors, alcohol
and opium.
Panama also agrees to reduce her
consular fees and port charges to 60
per cent. of the rates at present charg-
ed Absolute free trade is to apply
between the canal zone and the repub-
lie of Panama. Vessels entering the
canal ports are granted free entry 20
the ports of Colon and Panama and
vessels entering the latter ports are
extended the same privileges in the
canal ports.
Complete jurisdiction is granted the
United States in the harbors of Colon
and Panama as to sanitation and quar-
antine regulations.
Panama reduces her rate of postage
to two cents and is to furnish all
stamps in the republic and in the ca
nal zone The zone authorities are to
purchase stamps from Panama at 40
per cent. of their face value.
The order of Secretary Taft is to be
ineffective unless Panama shall put
Into effect the gold standard, accord
ing to the currency agreement of June
20, 1904. 1t also makes stipulation
regarding citizenship rights to Pana-
maians in the canal zone and proyis-
ion is also made in the order for main.
tenance by the United States of i'm
portant highways, partly in and partly
out of the canal zone, and also for the
building of a hospital. The order is
made effective December IL, 1904.
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
AT ZEIGLER, ILL.
Thirty-Eight Sticks of Dynamite Found
Near the Pump Station.

Benton, ILL.,, Dec. 5.-Sheriff Stein
spent Sunday in Zeigler investigating
the situation. Saturday night was
comparatively quiet, only about Is
shots having been fired. Deputy Unit
ed States Marshal Skaggs created a
real sensation in Zeigler at noon by
bringing SO sticks of dynamite he had
found between the office building and
the pump station. The dynamite was
tied in two bundles with fuse on
each that had been lighted, but which,
it is supposed, the damp, cold night
prevented exploding. The dynamite
was placed on the ground just above
the principal water main which sup
plies Zeigler with water. Had it ex-
ploded the water main and pump sta
ton would have been demolished.
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
NAVAL RECRUITING STATIONS.
A Number Will Be Opened in Cities
in the Central States.

Chicago, Dec. 3.-Instructions have
been received from Washington by
Lieut.. Commander j. F. Luby, in
charge of the United States naval re-
cruiting station here, to enlist an un-
limited number of apprentices, lands
men, carpenters, firemen, blacksmiths,
shipwrights, painters, machinists and
every other class Of recruits. To
meet the increased demand of the de-
partment for men, Lieut.. Commander
Luby has decided to open a number
Of branch recruiting stations in cities
in the central states and place mem
bers of his staff in charge during the
winter months
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
FIRE AT THE WORLDS FAIR.
Valuable Oil Paintings Destroyed
Thought to Be Incendiary.

st. Louis, Dec. "a confagration
which gave the firemen a stubborn
fight, and which, owing to the high
wind, threatened the entire exposition
grounds, was discovered in Ancient
Rome on the Pike.
The flames spread with great rapid
ity and destroyed part of Fair Japan,
all of Quo Vadis, and the Streets of
Rome. Flying sparks also caused in
cipient blazes on the roof of the Va
ried Industries building, but they were
extinguished without great damage
While Jefferson guards were in the
rear of Hereafter, on the Pike, oppo-
site the buildings that were on fire,
they saw light and pounded on the
door for admission. After considera-
BILE delay they were admitted and
found pile of lighted newspapers in
the middle Of the floor. They arrested
the man that opened the door, after
he had given what they considered un-
satisfactory replies to their questions.
He gave the name of Arthur V. Dunn,
and charge was placed against him
of suspected arson" When he was
searched, a hunting case watch and II
ladies' hand bags were found.
In addition to the loss of the build
ingsra collection of oil paintings, de-
picting scenes in the novel "Quo Va
dis valued at $4,000, were burned.
They were painted by Jan Stayka, a
Polish artist, and were brought to this
country under bond of $4,000.
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
THE SECRETARY OF WAR.
He Will Arrive at Pensacola, Fla, on
the Columbia December 10.

Pensacola, Fla, Dec 5.-A cable
grom was received Sunday from Sec
retary of War Taft and his party,
which announced that they would ar
rive in Pensacola ON the cruiser Co.
lumbia on December 10. 1t is the in
tention of Secretary Taft to return to
Washington about the 14th of Deem
ber, according to the present plans.
He promised, upon his departure from
this port, that he would remain here
for several days upon his return. Ac-
tive preparations are now being made
to entertain the distinguished official
his party and upon their arrival
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
HAPPY CHILDHOOD.
Right Food Makes Happy Childrel
Because They Are
Healthy.

Sometimes milk does not agree with
children or adults. The same thing Isl
true of other articles of food. WHAT
agrees with one sometimes does not|
agree with others.
But food can be so prepared that IL
will agree with the weakest stomach 4
AS an illustration-anJ one, no matter
how weak the stomach, can eat, relish
and digest nice hot cup of Postum coli
fee with spoonful or two of Grape
Nuts poured in, and such a combination
contains nourishment to carry one a
number Of hours, for almost every
particle of it will be digested and TAKEN
up by the system and be made use Of
A lady writes from the land Of the
Magnolia and the mocking bird way
down in Alabama and says: Il was led
to drink Postum because coffee gave me
sour stomach and made me neryousi
Again Postum was recommended by
two well-known physicians for my chill
dren, and feel especially grateful lor
the benefit derived.
Milk does not agree with either
child, so to the eldest, aged four and
one-half years, gave Postum VIII
plenty of sweet cream. 1t agrees wlll1
her splendidly, regulating her bowels
perfectly although she is OF a constl7
pated habit
For the youngest, aged two and one
half years, l use one-half Postum anu
ono-half skinned milk. have nov
given any medicine since the children
began using Postum, and they enJo9
every drop of it.
"a neighbor of mine is giving Postum
to her baby lately weaned. with spien7
did results. The little fellow is tnris-
ing famously" Name given by POSTUM
Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Postum agrees perfectly with chiioiail'
and supplies adults with the hot ~
vigorating beverage in place OF conees
Literally thousands of Americans paw
been helpsd out of stomach and ne,
Gus diseases by leaving off cofee AI ~
using Postum Food Coffee. LOOK
pkg. for the little book, "The ROB
Wellyills."
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
ELECTRIC LocoMoTlyF
For New York Central & Hudson D. ]
Railroad Company.
The New York Central's ys~ n,
Speed 81 Ton Electric Loeo,.s,ln nigA


The most powerful electric loeom.A;.-
In the world has just been completeS ~ 5 i
the New York Central & Hudson Rivo1
Railroad IN the shops of the General Fls"j
trio Company and the American Locomol
tive Works at Schenectady, N. Y.
This locomotive is one Of between th;rt
and fifty which will be used by the Ra;
road Company for hauling the throug
passenger trains within its Electrical Zo1I
from Grand Central Station through thI
Park Avenue tunnel to Croton on III
Main Line, distance of 81 miles. and n
White Plains on the Harlem division
distance of "a miles.
This will be the heaviest steam railwai
passenger service which has ever beel
handled by electric locomotives. WjtA
one of these locomotives trains of ten o1
more cars will be hauled at express sDeed
of 60 to 20 miles per hour, and the de-
sign and method of control are such that
two or more locomotives can be coupled
together and operated by a single en-
gineer from the leading cab, SO that the
size of the train that may be under the
control OF one engineer is practically un-
limited so far as the question of motive
power.
In general design the locomotive is dou-
bic ended and symmetrical in eonstruc.
ton, so that it can be run in either drec.
ton with equal facility.
Mounted on the main frame of the 10.
comotive is the steel cab in three divisions.
in which are located the various devices
for operating the locomotive. The loco
motive is equipped for both straight and
automatic air braking, signaling devices,
bell, whistle, headlights, air-sending de.
vice, electric air compressor, ETC., being az
complete in every way with respect to oD-
Grating devices as steam locomotive.
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
ARCHBISHOP FARLEY.
American Appointed AS Assistant to
the Pontifical Throne.

Rome, Dec. Archbishop Farley,
of New York, was Sunday appointed
by Pope Plus X. to the dignity of as
sistant to the pontifical throne, which
permits the prelate to sit with the col
lege of patriarchs and archbishops and
to assist at functions presided over
by the pope.
Pope Plus x. Sunday received in
private audience the delegations from
New York, Albany and Syracuse,
which have come to Rome for the ju-
bilee of the Immaculate Conception.
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
Worlds Fair Buildings to Be Sold.

st. Louis, Dec Sit was stated Sun
day that contract for the sale of the
II big exhibit palaces, stock barns,
festival hall, the colonade of states,
pavilions, aerodrome, bank, intera-
mural railway, hospital, press building,
police and fire stations, with other
Worlds fair structures that cost $751;
100000, will be signed this week with
Chicago wrecking company for
$3S6. 600.
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
Anatomical Note.

Mrs. Nolan had made some disparaging
remarks about the costume of her hus-
bands bosom friend, Mr.. Herlihy, and
they were promptly resented.
His hat is turning green wild age, is
it?' said Mr. Nolan, with fine scorn, and
his boots is rusty and cracked-lookin',
did i hear ye say? Listen now to me,
Mary Nolan. If livery mans hat an boots
covered as warm heart as Phelim Herll-
hy's there'd be more proud wimmin in the
worrldi di"-Chicago Record Herald.
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
Carneoie's Annual Dinner.

New York, Dec. 3.-Andrew Carne.
gle gave his third annual dinner Fri.
day night at his home in Fifth avenue,
to his partners in the manufacture
of steel before the formation of the
United States Steel Corporation.
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
Death of Mrs. Marian Knanp.

Philadelphia, Dec. 5.-Mrs. Marian
H. Knapp, wife of Hon. Martin A.
Knapp, chairman of the interstate
commerce commission, died at the Ho-
tel Rittenhouse in this city Sunday
morning. Mrs. Knapp has been in
failing health for year or longer.
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
The Convention Ended.

Philadelphia, Dec. 5.--The annual
convention of the Women's Christian
Temperance Union, in session here
last week, was formally ended Sunday
with the convention sermon preached
by Rev. Eugenia F. st. John, of Kan
sag
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
RooseveIt's weddinq Anniversary,

Washington, Dec. 3.-Friday was
the 18th wedding anniversary of Pres
ident and Mrs. Roosevelt. They were
the recipients of congratulatory mes
sages and letters from all parts of the
country. The anniversary was quietly
celebrated by a family dinner.
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
Bones of a Famous Scout.

Kansas City, Dec. 5.vThe bones of
Jim Bridger, famous scout and dis
coverer of Great Salt Lake, will be
brought from an obscure grave ON a
farm ten miles south of this city for
final burial in a local cemetery here.
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
To Reduce the Aqe Limit.

Richmond. Ind. Dec. 5.-Charles E.
Shively, of this city, supreme chan
cellor of the Knights of Pythias of the
World, has declared in favor of max.
ing IS years the age limit for admis-
sion to the order.
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
strikinq Union Miners peported.

Telluride, Col, Dec. 3.-Eight union
miners who had returned since the
strike was called OF were placed
the outgoing train by Acting City Mar
shal Geyer, who had arrested them,
and ordered to- stay away from this
district
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
Reelected AS Captain.

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 3.-At a
Of the Harvard football team
Friday night Daniel ]. Hurley, of Bos-
ton, was unanimously reelected cap
tain of the team. Hurley entered Har,
ward in the fall of 1901.
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
The Black Sea Elect.

st. Petersburg, Dec. adm. Wire
MUS, chief of the general staff of the
Russian navy. when questioned Sun
day night, said he knew nothing OF
any intention to send the Black Sea
feet to the far east
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
President To Go To Philadelphia.

Washington, Dec. 5. = President
Roosevelt will visit Philadelphia ON
Washington's birthday, February %,
next, to deliver an address before the
Provost Of the University of Pennsyl-
yania
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
just as with Ser Father.

Your daughters music is improving, ;"
said the professor, "but when she runs
the scales l have to watch her pretty
closely"
"Just like her father" said Mrs. Nu-I
ritch. He made his money in the gro
Gerry business. Philadelphia Public Led-i
ger.
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
Mrs. Gilbert. Noted Actress. Dead.

Chicago, Dec. 3.-Mrs. George Hen
ry Gilbert, the Oldest actress on the
American stage, died in her rooms at
the Sherman house Friday, shortly
after she had suffered a stroke of apo
pleXy.
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
Grand Marshal of Inaugural Parade.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Gen. John M.
Wilson, chairman of the inaugural
committee, has appointed Lieut. Gen.
Adna r. Chaffee, chief of staff, U. s.
A., to be grand marshal of the inau-
gural parade.
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
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Continuous Publication.

Display advertisements, 81 90 per inch
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subsequent insertion. r.
Reading notices, 10 cents per nns each
issue; reading notices In black type, 90
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Cards of thanks. calls on candidates,
and similar matter, 10 cents per line.
Special rates for big advertisements.
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
Demolishing the German BUILDING.

st. Louis, Dec. 3.-The German gov
eminent was the first to begin active
work of demolishipg its Worlds fair
buildings. A large force of men FRI
day began to tear down the Prussian
railway exhibit
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06
PRESIDENT |. M. N. stevens Re.EIeeted

Philadelphia, Dec 3.-Mrs. Lillian
Nj. N. Stevens, of Portland, Me-, was
Friday reelected president of the Ma
tional Womans Christian Temperance
Union. Mrs. Harriet W. Brand, Of II
dianapolis. was elected treasurer.
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06

SWIFT CHAMP. EDITOR AND OWNER.
The Bourbon news., 1904-12-06

Connects at Georgetown Union Depot with
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Connects at Paris Union Depot with Ken.
lucky Central.
Connects at Frankfort Union Depot with La
IN.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-04-20
The War ana Cotton.

The struggle in the far east has ner.
haps greater direct influence on tho
South than we are wont to realize
The monthly report Of the department.
of commerce shows that American cot
ton exports for February of this year
had decreased as compared with those
of February, 1903.
In February the exports of cotton
goods aggregated but Sl,12l,73S,
against $3.50, ,40S in February, 1903,
the decline being chiefly in goods sent
to Manchnria. la the eight months
preceding the exports to China were
but . 762 ,07o, against sa.O26,76 for
the like period Of last year, and $40
O9l ,S36 for the eight months ended
with February > exports Of cotton
goods to China were but $3.50 .,13
while in the same month Of 1903 the
amount was 81 ,7l3,90l
1t is the war which is greatly re-
sponsiblc for this falling Off. The
Russian occupation of Manchuria,
even before actual hostilites began,
interfered with the trade, as is shown
by the above figures giving the decline
for the eight months previous to Feb
ruary. Niuchwang, the port Of entry
for most American cotton goods, has
been recently placed under martial
law, and it is only to be expected
that this will have the effect of max
ing the decrease yet more noticeable.
1t is true that the rise in the price
may have had certain etFec. in hold.
ing down the buying ability Of the
Chinese, but tits without doubt that
the military operations constitute the
chief reason.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-04-20
Too Far Apart.

The late John r. Proctor was at
one time student at the University
of Pennsylvania, and during his COL
lege days was considered great walk
er. On cold, frosty day he would
sometimes walk from twenty to thirty
miles a day. On these tramps he
would make friends with any fellow
traveller, and would often go home
with odd bits of humor that he had
gathered by the way. The Epworth
Herald gives one:-
Once he met an Irishman on the
road 20 Norristown. He and the
Irishman piodded along together a
matter Of six or seven miles. They
stopped and read each milestone, as
walkers always do, and Proctor
said:-
"Ithink that milestones cheer road
up wonderfully, don't your"
Faith, an do that said the
Irishman. 81 6nd then great COM
fort. 1t would be an improvement,
though, if they was nearer one another,
wouldn't it?"
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-04-20
Conveyed q Warning.

The Rev. DR.. Snow, finding him.
self downtown at the noon hour, drop
ped. into restaurant for luncheon.
Hung his overcoat against the wall,
sat down and ordered his meal, which
he ate leisurely. When he had fin.
ished and turned to look for his over.
coat, it was gone.
BE reported his loss to the cashier,
who was sorry, but could do nothing,
as the restaurant was ''not responsible
for bats, overooats or umbrellas"
"Oh, I am not holding you respon-
sible," said the doctor, as he paid the
bill. 81 shall get the coat again, -
"What makes you think so?''
asked the cashier.
I'm one of the pockets" he replied,
''was letter, with my name and ad-
dress on the envelope, and in anoaher
was q printed sermon on Future
Punishment Good day."
His confidence was not misplaced. .
The overcoat was brought to bis house
the next day by messenger boy, who
said a stranger had sent it. and that
there was. no message.--Youth's Com.
panion.