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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-16
I. II. Hatfield. Attorney
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to an
order of t. p. Holmes, Judge OF the district
court of Lancaster county, Nebraska, made on
the 9th day of June, 1904, there will be sold at
the east front door of the county court house,
In the city of Lincoln, Nebraska on July 2, 1904,
at2P. M. atpublic vendue to the highest bidder,
upon terms One-half cash and one-half secured
by mortgage lot twenty In Yates & Thompson $
Subdivision of lot II, In north west quarter OF
county Nebraska Said sale shall remain open
one hour
Dated June 9Th 1904.
T. P. Harrison, Administrator of the
Estate of Charles Harrison, deceased.
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government land adjoining, and If par
ties buy Of US we will assist them in.
getting homesteads if desired. These
bargains cannot be bought for these
figures after the new law goes into
effect.
II you want anything of this kind
write or come and see us at once. We
can accommodate you.
NEBRASKA REAL ESTATE co.
j. H. EDMISTEN, Pres.
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Low Rates To The South
Are Made On The First And Third Tues
days Of Each Month BY The
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

At which times round trip tickets to
points in the south and southeast are
sold at one fare plus $500.
Asplendid opportunity is thus afford
ed the residents of the North and West
to personally gain knowledge OF the
great resources and possibilities OF
section which is developing very rapidly
and showing results which are most sat-
isfactory.
Low priced lands, superior business
opportunities, unexcelled locations for
factories can be obtained or are offered
in all of the states reached by the south
ern system.
Illustrated publications and full infor-
nation upon request.
NV. Richards,
Land & Industrial Agent,
Washington, D. c.
Chas s. Chase, Agent,
Land & Industrial Dept,
Chemical Building,
st. Louis, Mo.
T. s. Thackston, Trav. Agent,
Land & Industrial Dept,
225 Dearborn st.
Chicago, Ill.
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The news from the Japanese war has
been SO conflicting that 1t is impossible
to make much out of it, although the
dailies print from three to four col
umns of it every day. Often the
statement that battle has been
fought will be made and little fur
Their down in the same column the
story will be absolutely denied. The
cablegrams come from St. Petersburg,
Souel, Chez Foo, Toxic and one or two
other minor points. The Chez Foo liar
seems to be the most Industrious of all
of them. The war correspondents on
the field are of no use to the public at
present at all. Only one letter OF any
value has got through the censor's
hands, the one describing the battle
on the Yalu, and as for the rest of
the time. the world knows no more Of
the war than if they were not there
at ALL Generally the cablegrdm5 COM
ing from Toxic are accurate, but they
are always some days behind. 1t APP
pears that none are allowed to be sent
from there until official reports from
the scene OF action arc received.
The truth, SO far as it can be gath
cred from the conflicting cablegrams,
seems to be as follows. There has
been some heavy fighting about 100
miles north of Port Arthur. The dis
patches from st. Petersburg admit
heavy losses, but claim heavier
losses on the Japanese side. No re-
ports from the Japanese side have been
received Besides this there have
been many heavy skirmishes and if
the reports are true of the movements
of the Japanese army in front of the
Russian left wing, there seems to be
dispositions of troops made with the
intent of turning the Russian left wing
and attacking Mukden itself. Other
news is to the effect that the Japanese
! are emplacing many siege guns, some
Of which have been taken from the
| warships, SO as to effectually lombard
Port Arthur II the Japanese get to
dropping great shells night and day
into Port Arthur, it's surrender is a
certainty. There are reports that the
Russian feet at Vladivostok is out at
sea, and it seems certain that the
Russians have at last cleared the
mouth of Port Arthur of the srnken
ships that Admiral Toxic sunk there,
i for one of their warships appeared
outside of the harbor. There Is likely
to be very important news during
next week.
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The Railroad Assessment

After weeks of waiting, and many
days of "hot-air" talk by the railroad
tax agents, the state board of equali-
zation and assessment Tuesday even
ing gave to the press statement that
it had agreed upon the total railroad
assessment.
Compared with last year it stands
thus:
1904 .$46, 018,6 35
1903 27,077,3
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have been killed by lightning in this
state during the last week. In one
instance 80 head of cattle and two
horses we're killed in one bunch. In
every case the cattle were near wire
fence, which shows that the wires in
pasture fencing ought to be grounded
every few rods. 1t is an easy matter
to do it,
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picture is the certainty that that gov
ernor and the parties who support
him will be swept from power At the
next election. 1t is either that. or
property will become valueless In
Colorado.
These occurrences bring forcibly 10
view the danger of press owned by
corporations and edited by literary
hirelings who do not dare to say tnat
their souls. are their own. What a
different state of affairs there would
be IL there were still editors In Ne"
York and elsewhere like Horace
Greeley? They would have fired the
hearts Of hundreds of thousands long
before this time and there would nave
been an uproar from one end OF the
land to the other. But these Judges
and this governor out in Colorado are
nlutocrats. The dailies are owned by
nlutocrats. The party that governs
In Colorado is the plutocratlc party
and from none of them will there pc
an effective protest heard.
Tho lesson that is taught Is that ev-
ery man who believes IN law ana or
der and that every person Should nave
his day in court, that the lie ana
nroperty Of the poor man should be
as carefully defended by the courts as
tho property of the rich, should get
together and vote one ticket. They
ohon,d take command of the militia
instead Of turning the command over
to corporations. They should put men
from their own number in the execu-
tive chairs Of the states and nation,
instead Of submitting to the rum OF
their business. the destruction OIL their
nroperty. Imprisonment without trial
or deportation to barren deserts. Win
men in sympathy with the tolilng
masses in til. governors cnair anu d.
tbe head of the militia. there would
10 M such scenes in Colorado as mas
disgraced this whole nation for the
last few u. ,iH1s.
Recent occurrences have shown the
cGrnpicte lt,ttelALess of tie democratic
partv III The state CT Illinois. The In
deucndent announced some time ago
that Hearst men and the reorganizers
+ in that state had met in Chicago and
settled .Leir disputes. That was an
nonnced few Gays after the state
ment was lnade that Hearst would put
up no more money. The state con-
yention met last Tuesday and the out
come was that the Hopkins gang OF
boodlers. than whom there Is not a
more disreputable crowd OF thievlng
nolitical thugs in the United States,
took full control and ran things To
suit themselves. Hopkins remains IN
charge of the machine. After every
thing was fixed up to suit the thugs
they turned around and instructed fol
Hearst. The Hearst men. however
have not a man left in any position IN
the state organization.
The supreme court of Missouri is
still running an even race In lnfamy
with the supreme court of Colorado
Last week upon the fiimsiest technlcal-
tiles it set free three more more Oh the
ST. Louis boodlers.
The forerunners of both the demo-
cratic and republican national con-
yentions are arriving in st. Louis am
Chicago. The great plutocratic cir
cuses that only exhibit once IN foul
wears will soon be in full swing. The
most exciting performance will un'
doubtedly be at st. Louis.
According To the report of the Ne.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-16

According to the report OF the Ne
braska state banking board issued
"Wednesday the banks of the state have
liabilities amounting to S49,503 ,S0S.53,
and only $2,447. 360.95 cash on hand to
meet their liabilities, all of which are
demand liabilities.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-16

Large numbers Of horses and cattle
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-16

The forerunners Of both the demo-
cratic and republican national con-
yentions are arriving in st. Louis and
Chicago. The great plutocratic cir
cuses that only exhibit once in four
years will soon be in full swing. The
most exciting performance will I'M
doubtedly be at st. Louis.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-16

One of the most terrible disasters
OF modern times occurred on the East
river, near New YORK city. An ex-
cursion steamer, loaded to its fullest
capacity with Sunday school excur-
sion, caught fire and burned like a
finder box. Over 500 persons, mostly
children. lost their lives. The details
are TOO horrible to read.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-16

picture is the certainty that that gov
ernor and the parties who support
him will be swept from power at the
next election. 1t is either that. or
property will become valueless In
Colorado.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-16

The fight to keep Dennison, the
Omaha gambler and republican poll
tician. out Of the clutches Of the Iowa
courts Is still continued before three
circuit Judges at Omaha. with host
Of lawyers on each side. The last
news was TO the effect that the case
had been adjourned for a week for
the purpose OF securing the testimony
OF William A. plnkerton. cx-police
Chief Seavey. and other witnesses to
impeaeh the testimony eof several
Omaha detectives who are In Office
through the political power OF nenni-
son. n IL the opinion OF almost ey-
crybody that these detectives lied like
horse thieves when they were ON the
stand. N Dennison has 10 40 10 Iowa
Ia anawer the indictment found
against him there, the republicans OF
Omaha will he In bad TX.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-16

The supreme court Of Missouri i
still running an even race in lnfamy
with the supreme court OF Colorado
last week upon the fiimsiest technical
tiles it set free three more more OF thu
st, Louis boodlers.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05
TEACHERS VISIT HISTORIC BATTLEFIELD
Taken on Delightful Trip to Chadd's Ford
Where Delightful Day Was Spent.

Where Delightful Day Was Spent.
BLACKBIRD, October 4.-The teach
ers of New Castle County threw aside
the cares of the school room on Satur-
day last, and with coats, cameras,
lunch boxes and pleasant faces, started
for Chadds Ford and Birmingham
Meeting house, the site of Brandywine
battle ground, one of the bloodiest
battles fought in the Revolutionary
War. 1t required three large hacks to
take them and then all could not be
accommodated. Two rode on top,
while six rode in a cab. The start
was made from French Street Station,
Wilmington, at 8 a. M, and they cre-
ated some curiosity as they went up
Market street. At Chadd's Ford they
we're met by Prof Woodruff of West
Chester, who told the position of the
artillery on the different hills. Lun-
cheon was eaten in and around the
old Birmingham Meeting house, one
of the oldest structures of it's kind
nearby. 1t was built in 1712, and was
used as a hospital during the engage
ment. Blood stains are still seen on
the floor. Prof. Woodruff gave lee
ture on the battle, and statistics were
given, which showed us that little
Delaware at Wilmington was at the
time of the Revolutionary War the
milling center of the country, and it
furnished about 1868 men. The
teachers then visited the graveyard
where John G. Taylor has erected
some very handsome monuments.
One is to Christ, one to the Virgin
Mary, and one to Lazarus. A very
lowering one has been erected to the
foreign commanders who helped us,
particularly Lafayette. Just outside
the cemetery, Is one also to Isaac Tay-
lor, his grandfather, and to Joseph
Mcclellan, a relative. One is now
in progress of erection but it was not
| learned for whom it is to be. Quite a
little fortune is in these. Nearby is
a house which still bears the signs and
marks of a common ball. They visited
the monument erected near the spot
where Lafayette was wounded. This
was done by the public school chill
dren and the Chester County His
torical Society. The teachers reached
home about six o'clock much pleased
with the days outing. On the first
Saturday in November they will visit
Bayard Taylor's home at Kennett
Square, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05
EDW. G. WALLS, Smyrna.

home of Mrs. j. M. VosheIl during
the past week.
Rev. E. L. Hoffecker, D. D., pastor
of the Greensboro (Md.) NJ. E. church
was visitor to Smyrna to-day.
Mr.. E. NJ. Tilghman and family of
Crisfeld, Md, are visiting his brother
George W. Tilghman and his nephew
Mr.. Alfred Tilghman.
Miss Claudia Marshall of Virginia,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. S.
Dwight.
Mr.. F. r. Forman of Baltimore, Nd
Is visiting his sister Mrs. Alex FAIRIES
Mrs. M. V. Ford of "Rose Lawn
Farm" near town, left last week fol
a visit with friends in Portsmouth,
Va, and Wilmington, n. G.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05

Something rather unusual for Smyr-
ma was the appearance Sunday morn
ing of covy of quail which were dis
covered in the gardens back of the
Hoffeckers. They were nearly grown
aud when flushed scattered in various
directions, but were found later in the
day in Tschudy's lot and on the site
OF the. old Prettyman factory. where
the dogs were given a little sport.
One of the birds flew into the wire net
of the old tennis court in Tschudy's
lot and stunned itself so badly it was
picked up and cared for until the
next day, when it was let out it re-
peated the same thing over again, this
time flying with enough force into the
wire net to kill itself instantly. Local
sportsmen say it is very rare to see
cOvy of birds in town limits and only
account for it as being the work of a
hawk that scared them.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05
A Thoughtful Man.

NJ. M. Austin of Winchester, Ind.
knew what to do in the hour of need.
His wife Lad such an unusual case of
stomach and liver trouble, physicians
could not help her. He thought of and
tried DIR. Kings New Life Pills and
she got relief at once and was finally
cured. Only 25c, at Benton N. We'll
don's Drug Store.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05

Willard Salisbury was elected
chairman of the Democratic State
State Central Committee at meeting
of the committee Monday morning.
Mr.. Salisbury resigned as chairman
of the committee several months ago
and James P. Winchester was chosen
as his successor.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05
Makes a Clean Sweep.

There's nothing like doing thing
thoroughly. OF all the salves you ever
heard of, Bucklen's Arnica Salve Is the
best. 1t sweeps away and cures Burns,
Sores, Bruises, Outs, Boils, Ulcers,
Skin Eruptions and Piles. It's only
25c. and guaranteed to give satisfac-
ton by Benton N. Weldon Druggist.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05
ClOSInE of Mails.

Going North.-6.55, $50 A. M. 800. 500
7.S0 p. NJ.
Going South.-s.O5, 11.2O A. M. APO,
1902. NJ.
For Clayton and Oxford R. P. o. and
Clayton, Del, sos A. M, and 3.2OP.M,
Townsend and Centreville r. P. o. and
Clayton and Chestertown r, P. o. 6.55 Am.
and $40 P. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05

See advertisements of Klair & John
son and Smith Brothers in this issue,
the former will sell some fine cattle.and
the latter have lot of young Virginia
horses for sale.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05

Now is the time to put in your win
ter coal. We have it. first class quail.
lty and well prepared. Smyrna Trans
portation and Mfg Co.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05

Ii you want the best inks, fluids.
mucilage, paste, go to J. B. Cooper's
and get Carter's. Also pens, pencils,
paper, etc.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05
An Unprecedented Offer
OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO FARMERS.

We know that sell you satisfactory STEEL
RANGE for than the agents sold
5000 We you
Range to this section going make wonderful To
that places order with for of these Ranges between
September 28th and October present
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.

NORTH 7.15, s.37, 9.5s, A. M, S.45, 5.25,P.M
SOUTH s.S7, $3.50, 11.45. A. M, 4.O9, AS, and
7.55P.M.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05

The Kings Daughters will meet at
the home of Mrs. W. F. Dunn Thurs.
day evening at 7.3O o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05

Kenton is being noticed as a point
for shipping peaches. Harrison's Nur-
series furnished the trees that bear the
fruit. They were grown at Berlin,
Md, and invite any prospective buyer.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05

Oysters by the pint, quart or gallon.
Also, stews, panned or fried, at Ste
venson's, Main street.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05

Vanilla. Peach and Chocolate Cream,
Frozen Custard and Orange Ice,
at Stevenson's, Main st.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05

For SALE.-Clover aud timothy hay
mixed, or all timothy. JOS R. j Jefferson.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05

You will need coal this winter. We
have it and would like your order.
Smyrna Trans. and Mfg Co.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05

short Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Crown and bridge work a speciality.
DIR. Comegys, dentist, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05
FOUND.

A Small Brown Horse and York Carriage
which evidently strayed away, was found in
front of my farm, ON the road leading from
Smyrna to Leipsic. ON Sunday evening,
Sept. 11th. Finder can have same by prov
ing property and paying expenses. o
G. H. MATTIFORD.
9144 Smyrna, De-.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05

The members of Asbury ME-. "Mite
Society" are requested to be present
at a special meeting Immediately after
prayer meeting this evening. Bus
mess of Importance. SEo'Y.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05

If you have not taken advantage of
lower prices for coal, buy now when
coal can be cleaned well, and buy ours.
1t will please yon. Smyrna Trans.
and Mfg Co.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05
FRFFl One Handsome
-~-~@~. Set Of Harness

Rubber mounngs and first grade of leather
after 22nd will include Harness This simply
beautiful Range the people this section prove
sell them Stoves cheaper than paid agents
Our stock of COOK STOVES, RANGES, COAL
HEATING STOVES, GAS HEATERS and OIL HEAT
ERS, and. AIR-TIGHT WOOD STOVES is a very com
plete Al present.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05

If you are interested in fruit trees of
good stock, see advertisement of Wal
ter 7. Massey in this issue. He can
interest you in most any variety.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1904-04-08
Dent Items.

One OF Charles Dents horses, worth
about $40, became sick and died last
week.
John Pearson has lately acquired two
bear dogs.
Van Clark was visitor from Swamp
Creek Friday.
G. f. Collins took raft down Thurs
day. Harry Dent, John Larson and
Chas Lewis took one Friday aRd
Jerry Seely took one on Saturday.
There have been several new arrivals
from Dakota, relatives of P J. eraser.
Fred Pfenti has begun the erection
of new barn.
G. w. McGollough and Win Bonner
boated up the river from Little Canon
last week.
VIM Deratt has been blowing and
sowing oats.
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Considerable interest il being taken
in the meetings of tue NJ. E. church
and good attendance noted.
a. w. Gordon is getting his splen-
did garden in shape, and the prospects
of the editor wearing all exquisite
bnuteaneire are growing rosy.
The 18th convention of the Wash
ington and Idaho Panhandle Chris
,lau Endeavor Societies will be held in
Spokane June % q to Goth inclusive
and advance circulars are now out re-
lasive to the same. Prominent minis
trs from coast cities and the east will
he present and a large chorus cheir
will furnish the music. Reduced rail-
road rates will be giveu Oh all roads
into Spokane ana odging will be fur
nished free to delegates 1t is expect
ed that quite a delegation will attend
from the Kendrick society Those de-
string to make the trip should COM
municate with the president.
A decision from Attorney General
Bagley declared that the reading of
the Bible, the singing of hymns or the
giving of IA prayer in our public schools
is Unlawful, and must not be done.
The decision is brought forth by case
from a hormon settlement in South
Idaho. General Bagley is Mormon.
q. P. Barnum has been shipping a
couple of carloads Of potatoes from
kendrick the rast week.
Most of tho SICK of our town, recent.
~ noted in the Gazette are either re-
covered or we'll on the way we are
glaC 10 state.
Hugh Porter was in town Thursday
from the reservation. Mr. Porter has
been quite low with typhoid and Is
far from stlong. Otherwise he reporIs
progress very satisfactory as'to his af-
fairs, sine" leaving this paint.
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Electricity and Its Applications.

The different uses with which cleo
tricity is entering into the manufact-
uring world is certainly surprising
when one stops to think. that 1t was
but few years ago when the famous
| Benjiman franklin with a kite first
introduced it into the business world
All factories. or nearly so, make use OF
it from the basement to the top floor
Power, lighting, painting, welding
and mum bers of other uses too numer-
Gus to mention.
The latest development which most
appeals to our own section is the man.
ner in which the Welding of wire is
made, making a thorough amalgama-
ton of the metals. This is fully dem
onstrated in the manufacturing Of the
Pittsburgh Electrically Welded Field
Fencing which this year has entered
our market. The Lincoln Hardware
& Implement Company of our town
this week received full car Of this
fencing, being the largest shipment of
this kind ever made to this section.
The car ontains 5000 rods of Pitts
burgh Fencing, weighing nearly So
900 pounds. The manner of oonstruc-
ton makes the fencing not only
strong-more durable and heater in
appearance than most fencing on the
market, but protects all connections
from the continual abuses By wind and
weather.
They report that over half this car
is already contracted for and from ap
pearances it may be ne cessary to order
another car. We are glad that the
farmers are adopting this manner Of
fencing their places. as it not only add.
greatly To the appearance of each home,
but also increases tAe valuation
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1904-04-08
A remonstrance Wa circulated las

A remOnstrance W2S circulated last
week by J. G. Bibb and H N. Nelson
against the action of the school board
before Christmas, when they tranferr-
I'd the lower grades to the building
now used. The remonstrance was sent
to the county superintendent and ask
e,1 that the board be required to return
the school to its former occupancy,
and that the money paid out by the
board for rent and repairs be ref,, ded
by the members of the board. The re-
monstrance has been returned to the
board for their consideration.
The report of H. w. Weber for the
district gives some interesting data r.
lative to the fruit industry Of this sec
ton: While the San Jose scale is to a
certain extent prevalent, it is not no.
ticed in the higher located ridges as it
is in the lower; some phvlox is also no.
ticed in the vineyards, but the owners
are willing to do all in their power to
eradicate these diseases s, meeting the
Inspector more than half way; spray
ing has been general and it is hoped to
have the scale under subsection, ere
long; the apples too on the lowlands
are being to large extent dug up, not
being as productive as elsewhere and
are being replaced by cherries.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1904-04-08
Presbyterian Church.

Sabbath school Sabbath, 10 a m
Preaching, Sabbath, II a. III. Y. p. $.
c. L.. Sabbath, summer Up. m. win
- $50 p. III.
J. A. HEDGES. Pastor.