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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01

w. L. (burn of Portland, was I'm
the city. thursday, at The Elmwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01

them had been an unknown quantity,
almost, during that time. To lay down
for an hour and catch a few WinkS of
leep isn't real sleep. 1t just rests the
eyes SO that they can stand the strain
a while longer. That is what the news
paper men-for there wasn't a Journal
list" among them-have been doing. Do
ing it because the people of Maine
wanted to know all about what was
taking place at the convention-hOld
on, here, I'm getting to talking shop
and that is wrong and embarrassing to
the public. What the public wants to
know is about the convention. In all
probability it doesn't care I, rap about
how the hacks" got the stuff together.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01

+. II. Cby of Binghams was in the
city, Thuflay, at The Elmwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01

Miss Rel Wilcox has entered the 7.
III. Sopert lore as salesIady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01

E Jump from Mon
bad daylight, this
lat time sleep to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01

Profcss Beck left, Thursday morn
ing, for n home in Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01

VATERVILLE.
JOUkAl TELEPHONE, 1.7.e
9FFlCE-60 6,a5n ST.

PrOfesf A. ID. Sorensen was in
BrunswiS Thursday.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-04-12
PHILIPPINE FORESTS.
(Arboriculture.)

Surveys have progressed far en-
ough in the Philippines to furnish
considerable amount of information
of value to those who are contemplate
ing operating In the timber of those
islands IL the various islands there
are estimated to be fully 50,000,000
acres that will average 10000 feet to
the acre. That is quite bunch of
timber-a thousand and half billion
feet. One thing that operators should
bear in mind. however, is that there
are no forests of one variety. Already
665 different woods have been CLASH
fed and from dozen to fifty varie-
ties grow on a single acre. It is sell
of one kind will be grouped together,
thus making it impracticable to ham
die any one kind of timber.-San
Francisco Call
In all tropical regions there are
large numbers of trees, vines, and
shrubs Of 40 value from a lumber or
economic point of view This one
fact, as given by the Call, that Cos
varieties Of wood growth have been
classified, and that from dozen to
fifty kinds grow upon single arce
and which corresponds with other
tropic regions, makes the subject of
numbering in that country precari-
Gus operation.
Tn hot, moist countries the roads
are impossible for a large part of the
year, and, except Immediately on the
coast, the operations of the lumber
men are very costly.
Where forests are dense with one
kind of timber. as in the Redwood
district of California. or the Yellow
Pine regions of the south, or the
White Pine forests of our Northern
States, timbermen can proftably
build railways to bring out the logs
and lumber. Not so in that scattered
timber belts of the tropics 1t won't
pay.
The Philippines is a good place to
send specialists at expense of the
Government, but will never be a place
where American capital will find
profitable investment so long as any
timber remains on this continent.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-04-12
MORPHINE
What is to Become of the Constantly
Increasing Number of Drug
Victirs?
Can They Be Cured?

This question is agitating the minds
of the best ministers, doctors and
thinking men of today. There are
over a million drug users in the Unit
ed States alone. and the number is
rapidly increasing. All unite in say
ing that a reliable cure is the only
salvation. This is no ordinary dis
ease and yields to no ordinary drugs
or methods of treatment. We now
offer our treatment which we guaran-
teen will cure any case of Morphine,
Opium, Laudanum, Cocaine or other
drug habit or refund your money. To
any person suffering from this dread
full disease we will send trial pack
age of our treatment absolutely free.
Write today. All correspondence
strictly confidential in plain en-
elopes. Address, Manhattan Thera-
peutic Association, Dept B., 1135
Broadway, New York City.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-04-12
LONG LOST coDEx
Discovered in Mexican Curio Store
BY an American.
(Mexican Herald.)


A codex which disappeared many
wears AGO from the National Museum
was found day before yesterday at a
curio stor, on Coliseo Nuevo street,
and was recovered by the authorities.
Tt happened that an American en-
tered the store to look for curiosities,
and among other things was shown
the codex, whose value he immediate
ly appreciated. Asking how much it
was worth, he was told $4,000 The
American knew that a codex disap-
peared from the museum many years
ago, and at once imagined this was
the one. He asked how it came to be
in the shop, and the owner of the
place said that it did not belong to
him, but was there to be sold on com
mission.
The American In question reported
this fact to the director of the mu-
scum, and yesterday afternoon par
ty formed by the American, the direc-
tor of the museum and the judicial
authorities proceeded to the curio
shop and drew up an acta, as the be-
ginning Of the Investigations that are
to be made. The owner of the place
said that Hipolito Ramirez had taken
the codex to be sold on commission.
Mr.. Ramirez is the son of Ferdinand
Ramirez, Who was director of the mu-
scum MANY years ago.
1t IS said that during the time of
the Frenca Intervention Manuel Oroz-
co Y Berra, fearing that some import
ant documents and other objects
might be stolen from the museum.
moved them to room in the Mining
Palace. When things became quiet
again and the national government
was reinstated these documents and
things were moved back to the mu-
scum. However, it was found that
part of the roof had fallen and the
ruins had spoiled some of the docu-
ments. Tt was found also that some
Of the latter were missing, although
it was difficult to say which, as no in
ventory nad been made.
Investigations are to be made to
find out how Mr.. Ramirez come to be
in possession of this valuable oodex.
which Is supposed TO consist of the
plans and maps Of the route followed
by the Aztecs on their pilgrimage
from north to south, when looking
for the traditional eagle and serpent
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-04-12

The dredge, which will be used to
dig the Ambrose channel in con-
-structed on the line of steamship
and is 288 feet long. Tt is of the
twin-screw type, but in the place of
hold has two hoppers, one forward
and one aft, into which the sand
from the bottom of the bay can be
drawn. On either side of the vessel
about midship, are 20-inch suction
pipes so feet long.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-04-12
Colonist Tickets to West and North
west via PENNSYLVANIA Lines

One way second class colonist tick
cts to California, the North Pacific
Coast, Montana and Idaho will be
sold via Pennsylvania lines from
March 1st to April 3Oth, inclusive.
For particulars apply to nearest
Ticket Agent of those lines.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-04-12

One way Colonist Rates to the
West and Northwest via The c., c..
Z Washington, Oregon, Montana,
Ec. For further information call on
:. A Blair, C. T. A. Home Phone a.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-04-12
MONEY LOANED

from 5 to per cent.
Thompson's Loan and Real Estats
agency, Main and peventh streets.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
"rhc Average Teacher" /"

In speaking Of the article we pub
lislled last week under the caption
Cruelty in Schools the Newberry
Observer says ''the Abbeville Medium
draws doleful picture of the average
teacher and of the miserable life
led by the children committed to her
care. The basis of the Mediums pic
ture is what young woman of Oco.
nee county is alleged to have seen in
some schoorooms. No doubt if the
teachers referred to were heard from
there would be quite different story.
There are lots of people who complain
about. cruel teachers they
are parents with badly-spoiled children
who have never been controlled at
home and do not wish to submit to
authority at school. But, really, the
Mediums charges against teachers are
that they do not deserve serious con-
sideration. Taken as class, almost
without exception, there are no peo-
pie on earth who perform their duty
more faithfully or more efficiently
than teachers large majority of
whom are women of the highest char
acter and intelligence. While we
believe there are some teachers, so
called, that the Mediums article fits.
we are glad to say that our experience
with teachers of both sexes leads us to
endorse, without reserve, what Editor
Wallace says above. He is an accom-
plished gentleman, who has had many
years experience as teacher, and
what he says about teachers is entitled
to consideration.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
Lancnts Gordon.

The following telegram from Presi.
dent Roosevelt dcploring General Cor
don's death was received by Hon.
Clark Howell Of Atlanta, Ga, on
Tuesday night, Jan. -:
White House, Washington, d. c.,
Jan. II, 1904. TO Clark Howell Edi-
tor of the Constitution, Atlanta, Ga. /:
| was greatly shocked and grieved at
the report OF General !Gordons death.
l had the honor to number him among
my personal friends, and to have en-
tertaincd him at my house. A more
gallant, generous and fearless gentle
man and soldier has not been seen by
our country. (Signed.)
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
A SAD STORY.
Dark Shadow on the Once Happy
at the C;

Dark Shadow on the Once Happy
Home ofLawrence Copeland.
a case full of sadness and pathos,
picturing the old, old story yet ever
fresh with heart interest and human
interest, OF whiskey bringing dis
honor and shame and want to blacken
and blast and disrupt once happy
home full Of sunshine and hope and
gladneSS, was that in the federal
court Tuesday against Lawrence L..
Copeland, a handsome and well-dress-
ed young man whose features and
bearing and language stamped him as
having been reared in refinement and
culture. He pleaded guilty to en-
bezzling 1895 Of government funds
while postmaster at Kershaw. In
entering his plea and throwing him
self on the mercy Of the court Mr..
Copeland said that this was his first
experience as an offender Of the law,
but that he had only himself to
blame, as he had allowed whisky to
get the better of him. He said that
he had spent the money for whiskey,
and that that was all there was to it,
but that he hoped the court would
remember him as mercifully as posi-
bic on account OF his young wife and
little child, OF whom he was the sole
dependence for living. He hoped
after serving his sentence to begin his
life over and thought he would be able
to be man and give his family the
support they needed. Sadness and
repentance and rcmOrSc were written
on his face, but it was all pathetically
mixed with Il sort OF dignity, both of
bearing and tone Of voice. There was
no criDging or tear-shedding. Mrs.
Copeland, a pretty little woman who
has probably suffered intensely on ac-
count Of her husbands weakness, but
who is said to have borne her troubles
with that patience and unfaltering
courage and devotion that makes a
true woman great, occupied seat
within the bar. She bore the ordeal
bravely while her husband was enter
ing his plea which published his
shame to the world. but the tears
came freely when Judge Brawley SEN
fenced Copeland to two years in the
a Atlanta prison, and as the bailiffs led
him out Of the court room she follow
with her handkerchief TO her ewes.
There was also a fine Of 1895 imposed. .
but no effect attaches this, inasmuch
as Copeland has run through with all
OF his property. An officer OF the
court who'has investigated the case
said that Copeland probably used
little Of the missing money, that he
was not in his right mind on account
of drinking for many months before
his arrest, that he had his Office in
a badly mussed condition when 1t was
investigated. He would often go out
without his hat, and would be found
wandering about aimlessly. II h e
State.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
To Tax Franchises.

Mr.. w. j. Johnson of Fairfield has
presented bill to tax franchises
which will be given considerable atten-
tion in the house. The measure pro-
vides that every corporation must
make an annual return to the secre-
tary of state, giving the names Of the
officers, amount of capital, place of
business number of shares and kinds
of stock. Every such cooperation is
expected to pay to- the secretary OF
state one mill on every dollar of,
capitalization. The bill is modelled
after the Ohio law The revenue
thus obtatat6 -in Ohio is enormous
and the Ssate of New York gets S12,-
600, Oo2edinually from the franchise
tss:S On a corporation OF $1,000, 900
the income would be
81 900; but due TO the difficulties in
tha,way of organizing cotton mills in
this State, the bib proposes to let
such industries off upon tile payment
OF $40 annually.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
SAYS HE is INNOCENT.
Rev. J. Barr Harris Writes to The

Rev. j. Barr Harris Writes to The
Rock H:!. Herald.
The following, written from the
Montana penitentiary to the editor of
the Herald, will explain itself and will
DC accepted by the friends of Mr..
Harris and all who love justice as a
complete refutation of the monstrous
charge on which he was convicted on
the testimony of Il woman who's, char
acter, according to the evidence, was
not above reproach. The letter is as
follows:
Deer Lodge, Mt. Dec. II, 1903.
J. j. Hull, Ed. Rock Hill Herald:
Dear Sir: Through the great kind
ness Of the warden OF the penitentiary
| have been permittt TO write few
lines for your paper which trust you
will publish. In a recent issue of the
Herald | notice that a petition has
been circulated in your town asking
the governor Of Montana to exercise
executive clemency in pardo. 1ssS 1r., y.ne.
Allow me to thank you ana each OF
the petitioners for their kindness aud
interest in my welfare, but let me say
to them that L have written the CIV
ernor OF Montana that l would not
accept pardon only upon the condi-
tion the woman whose perjury placed
me here make. confession of her per-
jury.
| am as innocent of the charge az
is anyone who will read these lines,
but could not prove it absolutely and
may never, be able to do SO till face
her at the judgement bar Of God
There, thank God, the truth will be
known, and 1t will be seen that l was
the victim of a we'll laid plot.
am we'll and as happy as anyone
could be under the circumstances.
The officers of the prison have been
uniformly kind to me. For several
months have been in charge of the
prison hospital.
Again, let me thank the petition
ers for their kindness and say to them
that l have reached the above deci-
sion concerning pardon after mature
deiberation and earnest prayer
Wishing you and the readers of the
Herald every laudable success and ask
ing the prayers Of each Of your read
ers in my behalf, l remain.
Sincerely yours.
j. BARR HARRIS.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
Spain a Back Number.

The first Spanish general that shall
land in United States territo ory with
an army sufficiently strong to ayenge
the defeats Of Cuba and the Philip.
pincSn will be entitled to a reward of
$4,000 left in trust with the Bank of
Spain by Cardinal Herrero y Espinosa.
The cardinals will serves to illuminate
the Spanish characters and to empha.
size the colossal ignorance Of the world
by the great mass Of the Spanish peo-
pie If Cardinal Gibbons were to
leave vii! with such an absurd pro-
vision it would be considered conclu-
sive evidence that when he drew the
will he was insane, but from Spanish
cardinal it merely emphasizes the
inability of the Spanish to realize
that the glory OF Spain has departed
and that its greatness is embalmed in
history.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
BInnka Books Mt Cost.

Merchants and others who need
large blank books, such as Ledgers,
Day Books and Journals, to start the
New Year, can strike bargain by
calling at Sims Book Store. They
have determined on account Of the
scarcity of money to sell all their
large blank books at absolute cost,
rather than carry any of them over to
the next season. No goods will be
charged at these prices, but the trans
actions must be spot cash. Call early
iflyou want any of them, as the sup
ply Is limited. This is an excellent
opportunity to buy large blank books
at cost. The small books are not
included In this sale.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
No Need of Wnr.

Nations as we'll as men know now
better than ever before that wars are
frightfully costly in precious lives as
well as in national resources. The
Boer war nearly doubled taxation in
England, and it left behind an in
crease in the national expense that
bids fair to be practically permanent.
We have the same experience as the
result Of the Spanish war. We must
for years pay millions more for our
naval establishment than if the war
had never occurred. These results, a
hundred times repeated, carry a les
son in teaching moderation Of demand
and action that has not been lost on
kings and presidents and cabine is
and congresses. TO go to war is to
let loose the barbaric instincts. 1t is
to abandon arbitration and compfo-
mise, and even honorable concessions,
and set back the growth Of the~civil,Z-
ing influences. A few more victories
like that won against the Beers, AID
England would be undune. There
is no real winner in IL long and bloody
conflict. Both parties lose. Percep-
tion OF these facts is a matter of me re
universal knowledge and acceptation
among the masses ana rulers nc"
than ever before in the history OF the
world. For this reason we dissent
from Secretary Roots dictum that
war between the United States and
another nation must come some time.
IL is not necessary that it should come
at all, and every day OF peace should
make the chance of conflict more
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
WORE MANS CLOTHING
Sad Story OF a Young Nyomal
Told by Herself. =

Z Ee r. q f Z
Laura Williams is the name cf d
young girl who has been masquerading
In mems clothes and working as o line
nan for the Southern Bell Telephone
company In several places in the State.
The unmasking of the woman occurred
Tuesday night at the Newberry police
station, when the girl fully dressed in
a mans attire walked into tile Office
and asked for nights lodging -fati-:
gued and worn out she told her story
to the officers. 81
Only four weeks ago she was in
Charlotte, dressed as man; though it
was in Hendersonville that she cut
erslong hair, discarded her dress and
donned trousers. For while she
drifted; was in Ashevillel doing odd
Jobs, roamed through this section of
country, and eventually got to Tryon,
N. c., where she secrued position as
lineman for the Bell Telephone Com
pany. Her work was satisfactory,
and she remained as lineman for. the
company until her identity was dis
covered by the men with whom she
worked. Then she fled in the night,
and went to Spartanburg, then to
Laurells, and then to Newberry, where
the police found out that she was a
girl and that there was no charge
against her, they became kind to the
young woman and are disposed to help
her as much as possible.
At her own request, in order to
avoid the curious glances of the
crowds that flocked to the Newberry
police station to see, she was locked
In cell, though she can be released
whenever she wishes no further pro-
lection from the officers. When ask
ed why she masqueraded as a
man, She repered that she had
found it impossible to get along
as woman; she told tale of
being miserable and having no friends.
1t was in this frame of mind that she
bought a suit of mems clothes and
bade farewell to her womanhood.
When She first entered the service of
the telephone company she did her
work satisfactorily, but after a few
weeks she felt that she was about to
be detected, and left the line force at
Tryon, n. G.. After number of dis
appointing experiences and rebuffs
that touched her feminine sensitive
ness. She arrived in Newherry and
amid tears told that she was but a
woman after all
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
Hampton's Monument.

Among the new measures introduc-
ed in the House Of Representatives on
Wednesday was one by Mr.. Richards
OF Kershaw to appropriate sum suli-
cicnt TO bring the Hampton monu-
ment fund up to 100000. The lcgis-
lature last year appropriated $50, 900
for the equestrian statue, and the peo-
pie of the State were expected to con-
tribute $4,000. a commission was
appointed and these gentlemen have
made repeated requests for all socie-
ties to turn in money contributed bat
the appeals have been disregarded to
such an extent that it is impossible to
tell just how much has been given for
the erection Of the monument. The
has heard in an informal
way OF hundreds of dollars scattered
around over the State and those n
charge locally have made no report.
The people outside Of South Carolina
are looking to see the State make
proper acknowledgement Of the SER
vice Of Hampton the man and Hamp-
ton the exponent Of the men who
we're loyol to great cause. Mr.. Rich
ards measure has met With much
favor. ~