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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-15
Feast on Poisonous Roots,

Pottsville. Pa, July 14-Six BOYS
were poisoned by eating the roots OF
the pokeberry plant in a suburb of this
place. They are John mckinley,
Thomas Dee. Fred and Joseph Homan,
Clarence Keller and Francis Heisler.
There is n chance that four of the
boys may recover, but the condition of
Fred Holman and Dee is precarious.
me boys spent the day bathing and
hshing at Tumbling Run, and instead
OF going home for dinner they ate ber-
ries. One of them dug up a root of
the pokeberry plant and the boys came
to the conclusion that it was artichoke
They dug up more of the poisonous
root and ate heartily Of them.
When they returned home, late in the
afternoon, they became violently Ill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-15

LAS you will note, the amount OF
appropriations has Increased more
than one hundred per cent. since 1890
and 1t is not surprising that our farm
ers, business men ard people in gen.
eral are becoming aroused. The tax
alton committee Of the Legislature of
1901, believing that something should
be done to relieve the farmers, bust
ness men Of small means. and the COM
mon people, from what seemed to them
an unjust burden. by united efforts in
creased the revenue OF the State $21S.-
6S3.l6 the past year. This came en-
ttrely from the large corporations and
from sources that were willing to ac-
cept the situation and contribute lib
orally that there might be a fair dis
tributiOn of the burden. Notwith-
standing. however. the faithful and eff
ficient work of this committee and the
marvellous increase In revenue, / re-
greet that the appropriation OF 1904 ex-
ceeded that of 1902 by more than $3.50
900, and the increased revenue was
wiped out and nearly $150.OOO besides.
/ call attention to these matters simply
to show that the people are alive to the
situation and demand an admiuistra-
ton on the lines of economy"
But he did not tell all there was to
tell. While the people have been led
to believe that the tax rate remains
low, they have not been informed that
the State valuation for taxation pur-
poses has been showed up $116,25O.1S1
IL thA 10
rule. II Mr.. Fernald had gone back
to that year he would have found that
the total years expenditures, including
$4,000 on the public debt and $50, 900
towards the sinking fund. were but
81 .O99. S30.94 as against $2,351,55S.23 in
1908.
You will be called upon to meet the
same old evasions and perversions of
fact both in the moral as well as the
financial issues which we raise. and
1t Is your solemn duty IL you love your
State to oppose statement with state
ment. issue with issue.
When in the campaign the statement
IL made that the Democratic party
in Maine Is the rum party. tell that
singer OF empty anthems to turn to
the attorney generals reports and OBJ
serve that under Republican rule the
criminal prosecutions increased 1884,
8l7.24 from 1886 to 1902, in which lat
ter year they were $136,344.2l. Tell
him that the cost Of running the State
prison increased from $1,000 in 1856
to .$4S.6S7 In 1901. Tell him that the
support Of State paupers increased
from $s7s4 in 1886 to $23.5s4 in 1904
Tel him further that under enforce
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-15
BABY KILLS MOTHER.
The Child Had Played "Gun" Since the
Fourth.

Morristown, N. j., July 14.-"Mamma
mamma, watch me shoot" said four
vear-oId Otto Drifting to his mother
With that the little fellow managed to
tip his fathers shot gun out of the
corner of the room, where II had stood
at full cock since dawn.
Don't touch it. baby" screamed the
mother, rushing toward him.
But already the gun was under the
little fellows arm, and he was FUN
bling at the trigger in an ecstacy OF
delight at being able to get his hands
on the bang, bang" which he had
seen his father use SO often in shoot
ing chicken hawks.
AS Mrs. Drifting ran toward the
child there was an explosion, and she
fell TO the floor, charge of buckshof
having torn through her abdomen.
Mrs. Drifting lived nearly two hours
after being wounded, and was in agony
| most of the time. The little fellow
seemed to know what had happened,
| and cried pitifully.
The Brttings live at Shongum Lake,
which is five miles from Morristown.
They had a big Fourth of July cele-
bratiOn. and since then little Otto has
been wanting to hear more guns go
bang!"
Mr.. Drifting, the morning of the ac-
cident, saw a chicken hawk lowering
around the place, and hurried out with
his shotgun. He did not kill the bird.
He left the gun at full cock in the
corner of the sitting room, where he
could reach it handily in case he saw
the hawk again. he is craZed with
grief at what he thinks was the result
of his CareleSSneSS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-15
Contracted Chronic Diarrhoea While
in the Philippines.

"While with the u. s. Army In the
Philippines. contracted chronic diar-
rhoea. 1 suffered severely from TINS
terrible disease for over three years
and tried the prescriptions of numerous
physicians. but found nothing that dld
me any good until 1 tried Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. two small bottles of which en-
tirely cured me and have since aad
no return of the disease. Herman
Stein, 2l2 N. Union Ave-, Pueblo, Colo
RADIO. This Remedy is for sale by John
Coughlin. Augusta, c. H. Beane, Gar
diner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-15
DIES TO ESCAPE DISEASE.
Woman, Fearing Permanent Invalid
ism, Commits Suicide.

Chicago, July A-Believing that she
was suffering from an incurable disease
and that she would always be an invalid,
Mrs. +. A. Rell. 1909 Berkeley avenue, com
mitted suicide by opening tine arteries in
her neck with a razor in the home OF her
friend, Mrs. L. A. Townsend.
Mrs. Bell had been a confirmed invalid
for some months She called at the house
of Mrs. Townsend. She seemed to he in
good spirits and when she was invited to
spend the night at the Townsend home
she consented.
In the evening the woman talked much
of her Illness and seemed to grow morose
She retired early and was not again seen
until the next morning. when her body
was found. Mrs. Bell was the mother
of two small children, who have not yet
been told of the death of their mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-15

Under the direction of the Bank OF
Germany in Berlin, an effort has peti
successful to control the petroleum trau1
of Germany by the acquisition of the oil
fields of Roumania and Galicia and those
situated in Germany, particularly IN .ne
territory of Hanover. The Bank Of dtt ,,
many is assured in this enterprise ny
other Berlin financial institutions ana
by Hamburg merchants. Every OBJ
stacle has been raised against the sue.
cessfnl working on German soil Of the
Standard Oil Company. which notwltn,,
standing the fact that 1t has specida,
organization for Germany. II is INTENDED
to combat by this new financial comDi-
nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-15

The city of Trebizond is one of the
most important cities and ports in the
Black Sea. 1t is about $50 miles from
Constantinople and 100 miles from
Batoum. 1t is the port of entry as well
as the distributing point for the in
terror, viz, ErZerum, Bitlis and Van
and for the caravan route to and from
Persia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-15

Shakespeare. according to
SWinton; used only 1900 words fonl.essor
than 60 a sea the "A authorized version tsa
eloquent OF the growth IA thes y mind
WORD supply. Chiefly startling heGmnglsh
~ the number Of words az fhs ,nnoNever
OF the little toddler with the an li1and
ginning. at the BE-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-15

Two little boys living near st.
Quentin. France. drowned their baby
brother in the river flowing past their
home. as they thought their mother
neglected them for his sake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-15

The Duke of Southerland. who is now
touring in Canada. is said to be the
largest landholder in the British is
lands, owning 1850 acres.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-15

The extreme length of Texas. the largest
State is go and its breadth 76o miles. com.
prising an area of 90. $50 square miles. -. IL
has 2l3 counties, 19.5O0.000 acres Of III.
proved farming land and farm properly
of the value of $685., 100000 The number
of Its farms is 49, 100.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-11-17
Chief Of Police Smith Assaulted

Chief of Police Herman Smith
was assaulted at Irwinville Tues
day morning by Bill Glenn
ents, assisted by his brother
Abe, sons of David Clements.
Fortunately no blood was spilled.
Several weeks ago, or the day
Robinson's circus was in town,
Clements was arrested by Chief
Smith, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dan Hall, on north Grant
street.
It was about night on the even.
ing of circus day that Chief Smith
was called for by Mrs. Hall, who
sought the police department for
protection against the intrusion
of Clements. When Chief Smith
arrived at M s. Halls home, he
found Clements lying on the floor
drunk, with pistol partially I'M
der his body.
Mrs. Hall said that he had
been flourishing the pistol and
had threatened a negro boy who
happened to pass the door. When
the policeman pulled the pistol
from under him and called on
him to go with him, he resisted
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-11-17
Irwinvil1e, Monday last.

1rWlnVllle, Monday last.
When the case was called,
Chief Smiths attorney. Col. Ry-
man, demurred to indictment,
and was sustained by the court,
but the court at the same time
ruled that the presence of the
defendant was necessary, and
would not allow the motion to
quash the Indictment until the
defendant was brought into
court, which is the rule of prac-
tice, although it is claimed that
the court had the right to waive
that requirement.
Anyhow, it became necessary
for the policeman to go to Irwi1-
vile, Tuesday, of which fact it
seems that Clements and his
friends had full notice; at least
it seems they were prepared for
trouble, and Immediately after
Policeman Smith entered the
court house, Clements came in
and sat down by him and threat
ened to assault him in the court
house and in the presence of the
court.
When the policeman went in
side of the bar to appear before
the court, Clements aud his
brother Abe left the court room.
The business was disposed of
Ia few minutes and Smith i'm
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-11-17

mediately returned down stairs
and went to his buggy, which
was being held by Policeman
Wilson, who accompanied him to
Irwinvil1e.
Immediately after he got into
the buggy, Clements, with his
brothers and a number Of
friends, approached him, and
VIM. Clements took the horse by
the reins and began to abuse the
policeman who was sitting in the
buggy. When he released the
reins and walked around behind
the buggy to assault the chief,
his brother Abe took hold of
the reins and held the horse,
which was being driven by
Wilson. About the time
VIM. Clements struck the chief,
Abe Clements turned loose the
horse, and Mr.. Wilson sue
ceeded in driving away from
the belligerents and their assem-
bled friends; just in time no
doubt to save a most regret.
table tragedy.
We have heard some criticism
of the court, Judge ]. B. Glenn
ents, who is a cousin of Bill Glenn
ents, but he probably did what
he deemed to be his duty, altho'
it is claimed he could have
waived the necessity of Smiths
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-11-17

appearing in court. We
a lawyer, therefore cannok
to that.
= AS the matter now stauds
feared that it is not ended,
least would be easy to xsx
with a strong possibility Of
ious results. If Clements ssiof
come to town and become 81
less of his good behavior. Il h
generally believed that the Chief
of police would take cognizance
of the fact, and do his duty, as
he insists he has done, all along.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-11-17

and a struggle lasting several
minutes followed. He had sue
ceeded in leading and partially
dragging Clements as far as the
railroad, a block away from Mrs.
Halls home, when assistance ar
rived and he was locked up in the
city Jail. About midnight his
friends made bond for him and
he was turned out.
Nothing unusual was thought
of the affair until court week,
superior court converting Mon
day following the date of the ar
rest.
Policeman Smith states that
he heard that Clements and his
friends proposed to make trouble
for him if he attended court at
Irwlnville, the home of the Glenn
ents boys, and it seems that the
police chief stayed away from
court to avoid a collision with
them.
An indictment had been pro-
cured against Chief Smith for
using abusive language, the
case being transferred to the
county court, which convened at
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-11-17
Union Thanksgiving Service.

A Union Thanksgiving Ser
vice at the First M. E. Church
Thursday November oath, at
1890 a. m. A Testimony and
Praise service by Rev. Cummins,
and sermon at HOO
l. Doxology.
2. Invocation.
3. Voluntary.
4. Song No. us.
5. Prayer.
6. Scripture Reading.
7. Song No 227.
s. Sermon, Rev. Hagan.
9. Collection.
10. Song No. SOL.
II. Benediction.
ALI the business men are
ed to close their stores iii
at least for the 100 o'clos
vice.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-02
NEWTON CONVENTION
IN A DEADLOCK.
Forty-Three Ballots Taken without
Choice for Congressman in the
Tyrenfy-Third District.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Newton. ILL.,. March 1.-The Democratic
Congressional Convention for the Twenty
third District, which assembled at the
opera house in this city to-day with
James Dickinson of Lawrenceville chair
man, is in a deadlock. After forty-three
ballots without a nomination the conven-
ton adjourned until tomorrow morning
at o'clock.
The balloting was desultory and changed
about so rapidly as to be without much
significance. The highest votes were: Doc
tor NJ. D. Foster 50: NJ. B. Wells, "a: Z.
b. Spurgeon. "a: George NJ. Lecrone, 30;
Thomas E. Ford. go and A. L. Maxwell. %
There are 1874 delegates and 1t requires
sixty-eight to make a nomination.
Resolutions were adopted commencing
the course of Joseph b. Crowley in Con-
Gress. and the Democratic members Of
the Illinois General Assembly, and indors-
ing the candidacy OF Albert Watson OF
Mount Vernon for Attorney General. The
State administration was severely con-
demned for its extravaganza and the In
creaslns salaries for the purpose of as
sessing officeholders for campaign funds.
No presidential preferences were ex-
pressed.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-02
POSTMASTERS ENTER
POLITICAL FIGHT,
Southern Illinois AppOintees Dis
regard the Instructions of
the President.
PREPARING TO THROW YATES.
Warden Murphy of Joliet Peni-
tentiary Invades the Field to
Fix Up the Fences for
the Governor. -
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

| REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Carbondale. ILL.,, March THE anti
Yates leaders in Southern Illinois. who
have set up delegations against the Gov
ernor in some counties and have arranged
to do so in others, are trife suspicious of
the presence of Warden E J. Murphy of
the Joliet Penitentiary. Murphy was
Warden Of the Chester Prison for a term
and went to Congress twice from the Ran
dolph County district. He came down from
his Northern Illinois home early Monday
morning and has been in conference with
friends of Governor Yates from several
counties. He is a general in the Govern
or's army, with unlimited power. The
anti-Yates faction are uneasy since Muir
ply arrived.
1t is argued that he is in Egypt to size
Up the situation and IL possible secure 4
new deal In such counties as Franklin,
jackson. Johnson, Saline and Pope, where
the county committees delegated extraor-
dinary powers to one man. or assumed to
name the delegates 10 the State Conven-
ton without the formality of a convention.
1t is asserted here on excellent authority
that the Governor will demand conven-
tions in all the above counties. including
Saline.-which. although ostensibly for him,
is not tied as tight as he desires. 1t is
even intimated that he will include Pope
in the list. This is Secretary of State
Roses county. and he was authorized to
name the State delegates.
Jackson County Republicans, for the
first time in years. are on speaking terms
with each other McElvain. John, Her
bert and Edward Mitchell and Frank joy
ner are dwelling together In political
unity. This ie bad sign for the party.
1t always gets @ licking when II Is unaIli-
mously harmonious In this county. Colo
mel Bill Slack Postmaster of Carbondale,
boro, are responsible for this condition.
OF course they had an AK to grind them
selves. They learned that Judge Robert
McElvain. the Warwick of the county,
YVES making faces at his former conrade.
Governor Yates and the latter discharged
McElvair's brother. Corydon. from his
place at the Chester Prison. A deal was
arranged by which McElvain goes to the
State Senate-if he beats the Democrat.
Smith has smooth sailing for return to
Congress and a delegation to the State
Convention Is chosen by the Congressman
which is presumed to include all factions
in the county. This does not mean that
the delegation will be distributed among
is the care OF the Postmaster5- 1t VIII be
fixed for business" That IS to say. 1t
expects to join the winning combination,
and 1t does not matter which one 1t is.
There is a broad suspicion current that
Colonel Lowden will he the beneficiary In
all the counties named.
This Is why Governor Yatess managers
are seeking an oEening for county con-
ventions to undo tie work of Postmasters.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-02

There was not blow struck during the
entire confusion resulting from the
illegal acts of Mr.. Folks adherents.
THE smashing OF the camera in the
hands Of the reporter is a most unfor-
tunate incident. and we are diligently
searching TO find out who was the
author Of it. 1t is condemned by Mr..
Hawes and all of his friends.
The trouble precipitated at the con-
y,ention was due to the improper and
Illegal acts of the supporters of Joseph
W. Folk
We are prepared to substantiate by
affidavit that all those voters who accom-
panied Mr.. 7. NJ. Jenkins to Central town
ship, who have been referred to as re
peaters" and Indians" are legal voters
Of that township. In due course of time
their names. occupations and residences
will be given.
Never before in the history OF St Louis
County or in the State of Missouri has
primary election ever been held where the
place of meeting was not fully and prop
erly set forth and due notice OF it given
in advance.
mfr. Hawes's delegates will unpuestion-
ably be seated I'm the State Convention,
and his friends will pay not the slightest
attention to the boilers in any rump
meeting they propose to hold in Kirkwood
on next Saturday.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-02
BITTINGER MAY ENTER
RACE FOR MAYOR.
Former Postmaster Atkinson Fears
Peace in Party Would Eliminate
Him as Republican Factor.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
ST. Joseph, Mo-, March Efforts which
are being made by former Postmaster
Atkinson to induce Major John L. Bittin-
ger TO enter the race for Mayor are cal
culated to divide the silk stocking faction
of the Republican party. according to the
opinions of some of the best politicians
in 1t.
Atkinson has called a mass meeting at
the Courthouse for Wednesday night
when the matter will be considered. Some
of the Majors best friends are opposed to
this action because they think Major Bit
finger could not muster enough strength
to win, as The primaries are only a week
Off
Postmaster Brewster, Clark and other
silk stocking leaders are opposed to At
kinson's move. They have agreed to sup
port w. Il. Jamison, a man who they
believe will receive the support of both
factions.
Atkinson is said to have admitted that
1t is doubtful If he can nominate Major
Bittinger. but he is Jealous OF Brewster
and Clark because he thinks they are like
ly to become leaders.
1t is generally admitted that II Major
Bittinger enters the fight at this late day
1t will greatly increase the chances for
the nomination of George c. Crowther,
the cotton sock candidate.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-02
CONVENTION SPLIT UP IN ROW.
Everything but Harmony Prevails mt
Equality Republican Meeting.

Equality. ILL.,, March 1.-The Gallatin
County Republican Convention met here
to-day and indorsed the national and State
administrations and Senators Cullom and
Hopkins. It also indorsed the candidacy
of A C. Millspaugh for national delegate,
Winfield s. Phillips for elector and +. NJ.
Smith for member of the Board of
Equalization.
instructions were given for Richard
Yates for Governor, Dan Hogan for Sec
retary of State. Randolph Smith for Con-
gressman and George w. Moore for mem
ber of the General Assembly from the
Forty-eighth District.
Twelve out of twenty-five delegates
withdrew to another hall and held a runlp
convention, instructing for James Black
man of Harrisburg for Congress. The con-
yention also elected delegates to the State,
Congressional and Senatorial conventions.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-02
CIRCUIT AliuhneY FOLK
SPEAKS AT N0RB0RNE.
Farmers Travel Twenty Miles Over
Muddy Roads 20 Hear Him De-
nOunce BoodIers.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Norborne, Mo. March i.-Circuit Attor-
ney Joseph W. Folk addressed large and
enthusiastic audience Of Democrats at
the opera-housc this afternoon.
Farmers came from distance of twenty
miles over muddy roads TO see the Cir
cult Attorney and hear him llenounce cor
ruption in high office.
After the speech. which was listened to
with rapt attention. MIR. Folk held re-
ceptton and was kept busy shaking hands
with his admirers for an hour.
SPOKE IN DEWITT AT NIGHT
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Dewitt. Mo-. March 1---Joseph W. Folk
made speech here tonight in the interest
of his race for the nomina ton for Gov
ernor. There was a large attendance
and much enthusiasm was manifested.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-02
DOCTORS COFFEE
And His Daughter Matched Him

Coffee drinking troubled the family of
physician OF Grafton, W. Va, who de-
scrIbes the situation briefly:
Having suffered quite awhile from
vertigo, palpitation OF the heart and
many other arrangements OF the nervous
system and finding no relief from usual
methods of treatment, thought to see
how much there was in the Postum argu-
ment against coffee
so / resorted to Postum, cutting Off
the coffee. and to my surprise and salts
faction have found entire relief from all
my sufferings, proving conclusively the
baneful effect of coffee and the way to
bu rid o. II.
Il have found Postum completely takes
the place of coffee both IN flavor and in
taste it is becoming more popular every
day with many of our people and is hav-
ing great demand here.
my daughter, Mrs. Long, has been a
sufferer for a long time from attacks OF
acute indigestion. BY the dismissal of
coffee and using Postum in Its place she
has obtained complete relief
.'I have also heard from many others
who have used your Postum very favor
able accounts of its good effects.
'sI prescribe Postum In place Of coffee
In q great many cases, and believe that
upon its merits Postum will come into
general use" Name given by Postum
Co. Battle Creek. Mich.
Look for the famous little book. ''The
Road TO MELVILLE" In each package.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-02
MITREs FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
Knox County. Indiana. Democrats
IudOrse Congressman.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Vincennes. Ind. March 1.-Congress-
man Robert W. Mitres was Endorsed for
Vice President by the Knox County DEM
ocrats assembled in delegate convention
here to-day.
Mason ]. Niblack Of vincennes was
nominated for Representatives; Samuel
Treasurer; f. c. Williamson. Surveyor;
Doctor David NJ. BuIey, Coroner; A. J.
Westfali, Sheriff: Isaac Henderson and
Thomas Dick, Commissioners
Tho contest for Sheriff was very ex-
citing. Six ballots were cast when West
fall won by two votes. His opponents
p. Cuilop. trustee of Busseron Township,
and Henry Badol1et.