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Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19
DR.. PettingiII's. Kidney Wort Tablets.
They Cure UneAn Kidney Troubles
Penobscot County Divorces.

Divorces We're decreed by Justice
Emery at the recent term of court i'm
Bangor as follows:
Winfield S. Costigan, from Maria
'osti2an, both OF Bangor, divorce
granted for E.ter dcSertion.
Sarah j.. Hubbard. from Hiram d.
Hubbard. both Of Bangor. divorce
granted for cruel ana abusive treat
ment.
Gertrude NJ. Severance of Bangor.
from Norman N. Severance of Brewer.
Grace NJ. Prentiss of Holden. from
Albert NJ. Prentiss of Holden. divorce
granted for gross and confirmed habits
of intoXication. Care and custody of
minor child, Nelson H.. given to libel
ant. -. pauRt N,H1l
Laura ]. Painter of Bangor, from
Philip Painter of Crystal Plantation.
divorce granted for cruel and abusive
treatment.
Annie r. Marsh from Alfonso F..
Marsh. both of Bangor, divorce granted
for cruel and abusive treatment. Care
and custody OF minor children to be
given to the father. with permission
for mothc" to visit them at all reasona-
bic and proper times. Care and GUS
>'''' ~ ''''-''i 'iiii'i, ' tId, given 10 IL
b"lant
Jana NJ Reeves from John +, Reeves
both of tH"nburn. divorce granted for
aXtl lc:ne cruelty.
A&ncs Giildcn Of Chester: from SAM
uei ;. Glid!cn. residence unknown, for
utter dcsertion.
james NJ. Houston from Ethel nj
houston both of Plymouth. divorce
granted for adultery
tlaNie A. Lancaster of Old Town.
from Charles c. Lancaster OF Boston
'l!vor"o for gross ana confirmed habits
IF intoXiHation. 1.ibelant given the
right TO resume her maiden name of
fiavie A. Tyler
Waiter ID. Pomroy. from Blanche
f"mroy' both of Bradley. divorce
granted for adultery
James &. Gillis of Bangor, from Nell
II" r. Gillis Of Lewiston, divorce grant
"'i FOR utter deSertion
Dora NJ. trocker of Hudson. from
FRED 'focker of Gfenwood Plantation.
divorce granted for cruel. and abusive
tf"imeht Libeiant given the right to
resume her maiden name of Dora NJ
Southarls
Harriet G. Jeffcrds from George L.
Je'f"rds. both of Bangor, divorce grant
"d Tor gross and confirmed habits Of
lntoXication. Care and custody or
adopted daughter. Doris s., given to
the libelaut.
Samuel p. Strickland. from Jameson
{. Strickland, divorce granted for Ut
ter desertion
Edwin Hamilton, from Myrtle A.
Hamilton, both of Bangor, divorce
granted for adultery. Care and custo-
dy of three minor children given to the
iloelan; with right of visitation for the
iibellee at reasonable and proper tinoes
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19
POSTAL TRIALS.
Continuance of Arg guments in Cases at
Washington.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-Before argu-
mcnts were continued i'm the post Office
trial. today. MIR. Douglass. for the de-
fence. sought To secure from the court
an order requiring all arguments to be-
concluded, Saturday. Mr.. Conrad, of
government counsel, objected. In
sustaining the objection, Justice
Pritch announced that he did so be-
cause of the method of procedure which
had prevailed in this case. He re-
marked. however, that the case was
one which could have been argued in
two hours.
Mr.. Douglass, for the defence. in tho
course If his argument; today, declared
that the prosecution of Machen had
for its object no other purpose than tc
hide someone. There is in this case
he said. "a skeleton in the closet: there
is somebody in this whole business
that needs protection; there is some-
body that is getting it,
He was followed by Samuel Maddox
on behalf Of the Groffs who occupied
the rest of the dav.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19

was then given by Mrs. Hall. Parlia-
nentary drill was then given by Mrs
OSsood. This was very interesting. A
PAPER on civil Service Reform, writ
ten by Mrs. Coolidge Of Portland. was
read by Mrs. j. o. Rice of that tty:
one written by Mrs. &. Day was read
by Mrs IiouGhton. The closing paper
Of the afternoon was given by Mrs.
flaGg. Prof. Lewis then gave Il short
talk on the pending conference to be
had with civic societies.
The afternoon session then ad-
journad. The evenings program was
Il l"".u,c in the dining room OF Tho
Gerald, ON THE Women beloved by
Goethe" by Mrs. Emma Huntington
Mason Of Augusta. The large dining
room was filled and ii! listened with
much interest to the fine lecture. Miss;
Gle.dnline l.. Wilson sang twice during
the evening. ara her singing us usual
was mucl! enjoyed. Miss Christine
TotmIn acted as acccmpan;&t. The
ladies' were very pleasantly cnt"r-
tanned at The Gerald, Oyer 50 taking
dinner there and more Cham that mum
beg 1T supper time. y number remained
over Thursday night. The meeting
WAS considered a success in every way
and the visiting ladies We're greatly
c.@tcd over the hospitality @Ccurt!ol
them by the Fairfield club Ladies.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19
APPROVED BY PRESIDENT.
Baltimore Printers Given Employment
in Government Office.

Warrington. Feb 1S.-Prcsident
Roosevelt has received n communica-
ion from Government Printer Palmer
regarding the employment in the gov
ornmcnt printing office of compositors,
pressmen. press feeders. bOollbinders
and other artisans in the printing
trades VINO were thrown out of en-
rlcyment ny TIE Baltimore fire. Mr..
Palmer says that's after consultation
with the civil service commission he
gave temporary employment to more
than 200 printing artisans who lose
their positions IL Baltimore. Only Bal
tin?ore artisans were given this tenn
poTay employment.
The action of the public printer and
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19
ARRANGEMENTS MADE
For the National Democratic Conven
ton at St. Louis.

St Louis, Feb. 1S-Col. John l. Martin
who will be sergeant-at-armS at the Dem.
Ocratic national convention. q position
which he has held at several previous
reports that arrangements
have been perfected for the accommoda-
tiOn of the various states delegations to
the big Democratic gathering
Said Col. Martin:
There is not the slightest doubt that
we will be able to care for all the Demo-
Gratis who nny come here.
I've have reserved rooms for the entire
New England. New York Penns vlvania
and Ohio delegations. together with ma ny
others from the East and South.
From reports which i receive daily /
Judge there will be an enormous throng
at the convention. 1t would not s,irnris'
me if the convention alone brought 80. .GG
persons to ST. Louis"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19
SAFE AND SOUND.
Four masted Ship JuteopoIis Was
Given Up for Lost.

New York, Feb. 1S.-Five months
overdue from Ilolo. Philippine Islands.
and for n long time given up as lost.
the four-masted ship Juteopolis was
towed into port here. today. The last
item in her long record of delay was
her enforced detention outside the bar
since Sunday owing to the ice filled
harbor, strong winds and low water
.ier crew was completely exhausted
by the ten months battle with storms
of two oceans. A seaman named Pat
crson was buried at sea off the Horn
having been struck and instantly kill
ed by n falling block.
The Juteopolis sailed from Iloilo on
April 80, forty-two weeks ago with a
fun cargo of sugar. reached Honolulu
only on Sept. 10th.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Petitions in bankruptcy have been
flied by the following: Wendell X. At
wood, Lisbon: Harry f. Neal, Lewis
tor; George Z. Woodside, Bangor.
Hon. Atwood Levensaler. president of
the J. o. Gushing Lime Manufacture
ing Co., died in Thomaston. Wednes-
day, aged g.. He was staunch DEM
ocrat and had been q candidate for
Congress against Nelson Diugiey. Com
mencing in 1872, he served ii years as
moderator of Thomaston meetings. He
was skilled in parliamentary practice
and a forcible debater. He WAS Il trus-
tte Of the Thomaston Savings Bank. 4
wife, daughter and three sons survive.
Mrs. Lena f. Upton, aged -, wife of
Joshua r. Upton, died, Wednesday, at
her home in Phippsburg, after = lin
gering illness. She was born in Eos-
ton, u daughter OF the late calvin
Percy, and came to Bath, when Il
Young girl. and had assisted her hrs-
band in many ways during his long
connection in the newspaper business
of that city. she leaves besides hus-
band, one son, Edwin G. t'pton. pro-
fcssor in an Episcopal college al An
nanfale. r. Y. also Il daughter, Miss
LIZZIE Upton, who lives at home.
1t is stated that the shortage of sup
Plies Cd beef, soft coal. hay and grin.
which is affecting many parts of New
England. has not been seriously feit ut
LeWiSt1 IN. In the soft coal market the
report is that while the unusual sever
| ity OF tht winter has reduced the stock
somewhat below the normal. there is
nnthln" yet t. indicate II famine. The
| hay aul grain trade was the only ore
to rerolt any trouble. The leading
house in this line sail. Thursday. that,
while il aid not look for any serious
! shortage. il is true that it is not get
/ ting nEv supplies and no information
;ls TO when they will be likely to.
Rt Rev. William II. O'Conneil. bish-
on of Portland. Il former chaplain OF
tho American College in Rome and 4
r0sSiblc successor to Archbishop Will
Ii4ms of Boston, was asked. Wednes-
day night if there was any truth in the
report that he has given 1000 lire tC
, Merry del Val to equip Il Spanish ship
The bishop replied: The report is 4
lying caiunny. Its purpose is clear
7 cannot waste precious time in follow
ing inrpersonal 1T is saids.' From
such rascally and cowardly thrusts ii
TIE dark no one is safe. neither Pope
nor President, bishop nor civil COVER
nor. but l shall prosecute 10 the ful
extent of the law. if can find him. tins
originator or propagator Of this vile
lie"
It is stated at Eath that the stallinI
OF so many freight trains in New
York state and the middle west ha!
, not affected the supply Of beef. grail
and hay in that city to any extent
, There dye about - cars loaded will
5 grain for this city which are overdue
: One dealer who ordered a carload o
f corn from Illinois, and which was sen
l from there Dec. II. has not heard IN,
!. word from it, The grain dealers rel.
: mainly upon the Portland markets fo
2 their supply. Chicago beef IS becOm
/. ing somewhat scarce. the GERS beini
S anywhere from two to seven days over
i due. There is no scarcity in soft Goa
Y and 1000 tons are now on tn
: way from Philadelphia. There i
Y plenty of hay.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19
IN THE HOUSE.
Lower Branch Passes the Fortifications
Appropriation Bill.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-The House,
today. passed the Notifications appro-
priation bill. The Philippine question
was the subject of 4 brief but spirited
discussion while the bill was under
consideration.
An item in the bill provided for forti-
fcations in the i!;suiar possessions.
Smith, Dem. Ky. proposed an amend
r,ent to preclude the use of any part
of the appropriation for fortifications
in hte Philippines, holding that an ex-
penAiture of the sum necessary prop
erly to fortify the islands was not war
ranted until the future of the archi-
pe!ago shall have been determined. A
party alignment of the proposition i'm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19
STILL AT LIBERTY.
Stafford, Charged With Boston Muir.
der, Net Apprchended.

Boston. Feb. lS.-Despite the efforts
Of the Boston police and the police of
various cities of New England, as well
as cities outside. Eugene l.. Stafford.
the aeronaut. who is alleged to- have
murdered Maynor =. TrusseIle in this
city. yesterday, is still at large. The
death of Trusselle with it's attending
circumstances, has caused his mother,
Mrs. Marie Trusselle, to become seri-
ously, even critically i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19

The police of London have introduced
n new measuring sys-
tenn recognizing criminals. As it
has been successful. it will soon be
adopted by a number of other police
departments both in England and
abroad. In this system only the i'm
pressions of the fingers are taken.
compared with the Bertillon system, it
mas, above all. the advantage of
simplicity. as it can be applied without
any contrivances, and is, therefore,
much less expensive.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19
81 COULD HARDLY TURN IN Bed.
MY BACKACHE WAS so INTENSE" {"
MALARlAL fever.
DR.. PettinsiIl's Kidney.
Wort Tablets Triumph
Again.

Philadelphia. January o.
Two years ago, after a long
hOnSc-boat vacation in
Southern waters. | found
that my system was fun of
malaria. AT certain seasons
of the year l would be pros
trated by backache and the
most agoniZing fevers.
Every bone and Joint in
NV body would ache as If IT
were being broken. | could
hardly turn in my bed. the
pain was 50 intense. PhySi-
clans gave me many pre-
ScriptionS to get the malaria
out of my system, but more
seemed to do me any good.
My kidneys began to
trouble in other ways and |
was 50 miserable that I often
wished il might All end. NV
i''.'''t '!' - iitot lltl. WHO fiiu
taken them with much bcne-
fit. told me of DIR. Pettingilrs
kidncy-Wort Tablets.
1T is three months since
started taking them, and l
wish you could see the
blessed improvement.
My skin ana blood are
now perfectly pure. Nv ma
iaria. my doctor says, is now
entirely cured and | cannot
express to YOU how much
better | feel. MRS JOHN
CLARKE. CD Spruce St.
Philadelphia.
malaria, backachos ard
blood diseases result directly
from kidney weakness. The
only cure is to give the kid
n:yS proper strength.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19
PRESIDENTS NOMINATIONS.
w. Cameron Forbes Ore Of Philippine
Commissioners.

Washington. Feb. 1S.-The President, to-
day. sent to the Senate the following
nominations:
corsuls-William Ross Davis. Ohio. at
Martinique. W. l.: John +. Jewell, Iii
Hois At Alexardrctta. Turkey.
Member Of the Philippine commission
and secretary Of the department of COM
mefce and police in the government Of
he Philippine isiands-W. Cameron
Forbes. Ma$Sa chusottS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19
FIRE at AUBURN.
Jail Wo:Kshcp and Contents Partially
Consuned-Loss,S $4,000.

Auburn, Ne F"h. 1s.-Thc jail
workshop and contents We're Partially
consumed By fire, tonight. -he lnss Oh
The building is estimated at S6coG; on
the stock, $4,000. covered by Insurance.
'i'nc bll2t. caught around the boiler.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19
John J. Couuhjin killed.

Hartford, Conn.,, Feb. IA man pre-
sumed to be John ]. Coughiin OF 1122
Main street, Lawrence, Mass, was
killed by a train while crossing the rail-
road tracks on Windsor street. today.
In n letter addressed as given, found
in thu clothing, reference was made to
sister at 81 Hancock street, Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19

or SAD or sick-fnd in this marvellous
remedy NEW VITAL. ENERGY NEW
~, ~ n; singing through their veins, to
give NEW JOY TO LIFE.
No alcohol is in DR. PettinoiIl,s I<;J,av
wort Tablets: nothing but concentrated
cure.-the mildest OF vegetable mcdica-
II You DON'T KNOW what is the matter.
IL YOU do not understand YOUR from
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19
ABNER MCKINLEY ILL.
Former Presidents Brother Suffering
from Nervous Exhaustion.

Johnstown Pa. Feb. 1S-Abner McE-in-
ley, brother of the late President who
has been suffering from nervous cxhaus-
ton. is reported worse at his summer
home in Somerset. being confined to his
room. DR.. Hermanus Baer his SON in
law. arrived. today. in response TO n mes
sage and his sister. Miss Helen McKin-
ley of Cleveland, is also with him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19

Harbin, Manchuria, is but three years
old but it is one Of the greatest cities Of
Asia. ard has the largest European popu-
lafion of any Asiatic city, containing
ca. 600 Russians, besides the soldiers. and
d0.Ooa Chinese. 1t will be the great -four
milling city Of that region.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19
Brewers Mayor Rcnominoted.

Ercwer, Ne, Feb. 1S.-Leon +. Zig
gins was nominated for mayor al the
Republican caucus, tonight. ana Will
be elected 10 third term rs ther" Is
no opposition organization in this city
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19

Four persons died and several were
made critically i'll as consequence OF
eatine food supplied by a cookery
school attached to the Grand Duchess
Alice Institute for Women at
Darnstadt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19

Fishermen on the lake Of Neuchatei
are using automobile boats. They are
driven by benzine motor and lighted
by electricity. They are fiat bottomeh
glide :nolselessly over the wuter. do not
frighten the fish and are Ereat sae-
cess. : ~ AT, @*sttys f< Il !.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19
To Stop Sailor "Crimpinc,"

Washington. Feb. 1S.-The Senate
omnittce on commerce. today. author
zrh Il favorable report On Il bill making
crimninS' OF sailors Il mislemcanOr
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19
WOMEN'S CLUBS.
uid-Winter Meeting of Maine
Federation at Fairfield.
sioo Of Lewiston and Renaissance
ofGardiner Admitted.
/, :, State Have Total Membership
Of 4121.

hing tl.at could De ucSiteo anu ''ici
| 1.,ro. attendance OF visiting del
,s wcu as a good representa-
..o,, the clubs of the town. The
...,., ,yas held in tEe Baptist church,
..h f- conveniently near to the street
III. Milne Central station and well
.i cc,. the. purpose. cut 1iOwcrS,
,i,sor.l ;,v some OF The ladies of the
.t,,I,c adorned the church plat
Hg "a % a,o,aa,.
- tho president, Mrs. Armstrong, i'll
,b.,ir Prayer was offered by Mrs.
~.-i.rg Gf Gardiner.
-sa ,.yt in order vas the roll call
'r,,.r Einety-seven delegates Were
INF from tn. Vai LOUIS clubs of the
r.. Tao rev clubs were admitted.
:. tlriso nf Lewiston, and the Ran
...e,,..s. If Gardiner. The greeting
~, M. Fairfield clubs Ws;s given by
Ms Fannie l.. Mayo. president OF The
r.,c1gb IN" gaze the VISITORS a cor
Al ,.rIeomr. and certainly expressed
10 mind %, all. when sh" said that the
,i.b roorn Of Fairfield extended 4
,arlial greeting and welcome to all.
r.4 address OF the prcSiG"at, MIS-.
,rD,stro, 3, thrn followed. This WAS iHil
A good suggestions and contained
~.9y good IDEAS which will help in In"
rork for the coming months.
Tie following committee on courte-
.ie g.,s then elected: Mrs. Rice o:
prtl,ld. .ir.. Hall of Wate"vi!lc, and
Mics C1burn of .5koWhegan. The del
.gqtc5 and altcrnates 10 the 9TH bi-cn-
NAL which is to be held in 81. Louis
in BAY. next, beginning the i1tn, and
ogtinung through the 9th We're then
elpC;el. They yy,rc Mrs. Emma ID.
srrst.ong. Lewiston, Miss Nellie
N9rs,o!.; Mrs. j. \. Palmer. Portland;
Mr. John y. Lori. i:i;ideford; Mrs.
Lizzie JeWptt Butler, Mechanic Falls;
Ms. T..nberg, Gardiner; Mrs. G. G.
Frys. Portland, Mrs. Eta II. OSgood,
Portland; ;tcrnates, Mrs. Carolyn NJ.
|. Johaoon, Watcrvillc; Mrs. Gertrude
Heston. :hoy, i1e@Jn; Mrs. z. l.. Ii.
gayq Fairfield: Mrs. c. ". Day. Car
tine Mrs Kate G. E:stabrook, Orono:
l Miss D1betn X. Hobbs, North Fer
IA VICE AisS A. an -iN'''' ''i '''''
" NJ ""'o.'' D''''Soi.
Mrs. De Canon OF Portland, Was
resent and was 6iven 4 few moments
ask the co-operation OF the Maine
Feltyton in the w6FIs of the Nation
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1hN>i @i'oh .'oi.i' iss o.. 'i''''o.i o''-
.','ae W Va :. 80 - - ~.
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,'p -. ~. ", =,
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bort Of tbn ror,asyaa,1sns sacrnt,rv
Nry Ta2zia JewettaButler. showed that
here ar. row enroiled i15, clubs in the
Federation. with 4 ,uegii6ership OF 412l.
Variols other matte{s OF interest
PheHy to the members of the Fedora
bon We're taken un and. discussed ut
BONE length. At 1850. the meeting was
EljourneL, th,. ladies' soiag to The
CeraId for d,nner
80
In m t"e iauleS gain ''S7e''i-
~ chufth f9r the AFTERNOON
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19

the civil service commission has been
approved by the President.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-02-19

blo-write for FREE ADVICE to Con-
STltation Department. ~eullege st,
burlington. VT. Describe your Symp-
toms Fully.
YOU RISK NOTHING. Go to Your
Druggist TODAY. Get one bottle OF
Ilr: Pcttingils Kidney-Wort Tablets.
Take Nothing Else. If the first bottle
does not help you our Consultation
Department will advise you FREE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-12
CONGREGATION MEETS
ANNUAL GATHERING OF KAHL MONTGOMERY.
Venerable David Well Again Chosen President and Other ofacers Re-
 elected-A6airs are in
 Excellent Condition.

The annual. meeting and election of on. cers of Kahl Montgomery was held at the vestry room of Temple Beth-Or Sun day afternoon at o'clock, President Da- vid Well presiding
 Various reports were read. each Of wnicn was received with much enthusiasm
 A communication from Rabbi Messing, outlining the spiritual affairs of the con gregation during the year just closed. ana showing them to be in first class condition were enthusiastically applauded.
 Reports from the President. Secretary and Treasurer showed the congregation to be strong numerically and financially. During the past few weeks the ooHe of the Temple, which was found deficient and which threatened the total destruc- ton of the magnificent edifice, has been repaired and pronounced entirely saIe py expert authorities. This is cause TOT great rejoicing by members of the con gregation.
 A handsome art glass memorial window, Aaron Blessing the Children of Israeli presented to the congregation by Mrs. Rosa Drum in memory of her husband. the late Aaron Drum, was dedicated by Rabbi Messing Friday evening.
 At the conclusion of the meeting the following gentlemen were reelected on- cers for the following year:
 President, David Well; Vice-President, Jacoues Loeb; Secretary, l.. Young; Treasurer, Abe Well; Sexton. Jacques Braun; Trustees, M. Lobman, Nathan Greil. Sam Sabel, A. Uhlfelder. Leopold strauss, Lee H. Well, M. Kahn, E. H. IacObi
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-12
COMER MAY BE IN RACE
ExPECrED THAT BIRMINGHAM
 MAN WILL ANNOUNCE.
Was in Montgomery Sunday ana Told Friends He Might Run for President of the Rail-
 road Commission.

B. B. Conner of Birmingham, will prob ably he a candidate for President Of the Alabama Railroad Commission HIS friends in Montgomery are expecting an announcement of his candidacy in the next few days.
 Mir. Conner was in Montgomery Sunday and in conversation with his friends freely discussed his probable candidacy. Before definite announcement IS mace MT. Conner will consult his associates In the Merchants Association.
 The entry of MT. Conner into the fight for President of the Railroad Commission would undoubtedly enliven that contest He Is hard fighter and a plain talker, one who has been the storm center Of some extremely lively hearings before the Alabama Railroad Commission
 Mfr. Conner was one of the promoters and moving spirits of the organization known ts the Merchants' Association The Association was organized upon the prop osition that freight rates were too hign in Alabama. The Association took prominent part in the agitation for re- vision of rates and in the agitation for an elective Railroad Commission.
 If Mir. Conner should decide to get into the race for President of the Railroad Commission. his entry would make the contest f1ve-cornered. The candidates are John V. Smith of Montgomery; Robert ]. Lowe of Birmingham, Capt. E. W. Booker of Fillmore County and Frank Don- ner of Selma
 The development in State politics yes terday was the formal announcement of Captain Richmond P. Hobson of his in- tention to oppose Congressman John H. Bankhead in the Sixth Congressional Dis trict. The announcement came from Captain Hobson. at Tuscaloosa. At the same time he issued a challenge to Con- gressman Bankhead for joint debates throughout the campaign.
 Captain Hobson's announcement was not a surprise. It has been confidently believed for several months that the naval hero intended to embark upon the more or less stormy sea of politics.