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The Lamar register., 1904-06-22

Joe Jefferson states that comedy is
serious business. We've seen some
farces that were painfully tragic.
The Lamar register., 1904-06-22

A contemporary millionaire declares
that control of temper is essential
to success" He unfortunately neglects
to say whose success.
The Lamar register., 1904-06-22

A Boston humorist who undertook
to scare a night watchman got shot
for his pains. Nothing is more dan
gerous than to suddenly awaken a
heavy sleeper.
The Lamar register., 1904-06-22

Whatever reason the Yale students
may have for going barefoot, accord.
ing to their latest fad, it isn't to save
papa the expense of shoes.
The Lamar register., 1904-06-22

the only one to drown, the mourning
wouldn't be so general.
The Lamar register., 1904-06-22

Out in Indian Territory a man was
recently blown a quarter of a mile in
tornado. He could have done bet
ter than that at one of our little wind
iamming political orgies.
The Lamar register., 1904-06-22

Lord Lansdowne's statement that
war exists in Tibet is somewhat tardy.
The Tibetans realized it weeks ago.
The Lamar register., 1904-06-22

Baseball is said to cure insomnia.
But what we want to know is what
will cure some of the baseball players.
The Lamar register., 1904-06-22

Considering the number of men who
have roasted pianos it is surprising it
took so long to think of the idea Of
burning them.
The Lamar register., 1904-06-22

Now is the time for the Russian
poets to give us something about "the
mines they left behind them"
The Lamar register., 1904-06-22

A man in Dover, Del. recently went
to the whipping post for stealing a
railroad tie. Had he taken the whole
road he would have gone to the win
ming post instead.
The Lamar register., 1904-06-22

The fashion arbiters have failed dis
mally in their efforts to abolish the
shirtwaist girl. The bosses can't de-
feat the will of the whole people.
The Lamar register., 1904-06-22

There is to be a scientific collection
of mosquitoes at st. Louis. Most
people will be far more interested in
lodging the uncollected ones when the
hot weather comes on.
The Lamar register., 1904-06-22

A New York man was made crazy
by consuming an oversupply of lob
ster. 1t was simply a case of "becom-
ing what you eat"
The Lamar register., 1904-06-22

No matter how pretty girl is. she
can't afford not to know at least a
little something.
The Lamar register., 1904-06-22

The appearance of the ant indicates
that the season for picnics is again
at hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-25
LET CHILD DECIDE.
Move! Proceeding by Justice Strout in
Divorce Case.

Portland, Nc, Jan. 2l.-Though the
January term of the Cumberland coun-
supreme court, which adjourned,
,aturday afternoon. was one of the
shortest on record, it was exceptionally
,roliiic in divorce hearings.
One Of the few contested cases was
hat relating to the domestic troubles
# William y. and Addie l.. Hasty of
standish. They brought cross libcls.
ach alleging cruel and abusive treat
nent. y chief feature of the contest
'oncerned the custody OF their bright
ittlc 9-year-old daughter, Gcrtie May.
Zach parent was very DESTROYS Of be-
ng delegated to take charge of her.
dcnce he sent the contestants out OF
he court roonl, and, taking the little
Lid on his knee. treated her to candy
Ern her confidence, ana questioned her
4 such Il manner as to ascertain her
vish regarding the custodiaEsEip.
Il guess | shall let you remain in
barge Of your papa" said the judge,
II his kindly way. ''and your mamma
nay come and sec you when She wants
~.
"rb. that's good" WAS the child's
enthusiastic response, as she claprc =,
lcr hands.
Judge S;Iout gave each parent n de-
rec of GiVCrce on the allegation OF
rtl"l and abusive treatment. and gave
lc father the custody of the child.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-25
CLOUDS THICKEN.
Prospect Of War in Far East
Rapidly Growing.
Japanese Landing Troops in Corea--
Russians Crossing YaIu River.
Russia Appears Much More Anxious
Than Japanese Friends.

81. Petersburg, Jan. 24AReports of
IN alarming nature concerning tho sit
lillon III the Far East continue IA
pour out. These include the state
nentS that the japanese are landing
an army at Ma-Sam- Pho, Corea and
that COCO Russian troops are crossing
The Halu river. The reported djspatcb
Oh Chinese army. trained by Euro
peah ofEcers, beyond the Great wall tn
preserve OrGer in Manchuria cannot no
confirmed here. and the reports of the
Japanese at Ma-Sam-Pho and the Rus
slams at the Yalu are discredited.
Whlle the Russian government I'M
derstands the situation in Corea to be
disturbed and possibly threatening. if
mas no information Of situation grave
grave enough to warrant the landing
OF q large japanese force there. Rus.
sla freely admits Japan's right, under
existing conventions, to land i'm Corea
reasonable number of soldiers to pre-
serve order: but the landing of an
army at this stage of the negotiations
could not be viewed with equanimity.
NJ kIiino the Japanese minister tn
Russia, says thaa Japan is not pressing
Russia for an immediate reply to
Japar's latest note. Russia will he
given all the time she needs" the
minister is quoted as saying
The statement published by the Novo
N"en1yca says that although Russia de-
slreS peace she cannot surrender ALL
comedies with the distinct impression
gathered by the correspondent Of The
Associated Press at the foreign Office
that Russia will continue to maintain
that the question of the sovereignty Of
Manchuria is solely a matter between
Russia and China.
The SWEET and the ST. Petersburg
Listoe have raised an cutlery over the
reported sending of Chinese troops to
Manchuria. and the latter newspaper
declares that it is true that these
troops go with the purpose Of threaten
ing the railroad between Port Arthur
and Vladivostock, it means war with
China and not with Japan. In an in
terview, Hoo Wei Teh, the Chinese
minister at Russia. is quoted as saying:
The talk of China going to war with
anyone is absurd. We have no inten-
ton Of fighting. If Chinese troops are
being sent north it is solely for the
purpose of inspiring confidence in our
own people, who are alarmed and who
would become panic-stricken in the
event Of hostilities between Russia and
japan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-25
COL. LYNCH FREE.
Famous Boer Sympathizer and
Soldier Is Pardoned.
Pres. Roosevelt and Sir Thomas Lip
ton Responsible for Pardon.
King at Once Ordered Pardon on
Learning of Presidents Wishes.

London, Jan. 25.-Col. Arthur Lynch
who commanded the Irish Brigade
against the British forces during the
war in South Africa, and who was at
forwards convicted of treason and SEN
fenced to Imprisonment for life, was
liberated, yesterday, "On license
Lynch has not received the royal par
don.
The Associated Press learns that the
liberation of Col. Lynch is the out
come OF an interesting series of events.
When Michael Davitt was last in the
United States. he saw President Roose-
welt. who mentioned Col. Lynch to him.
saying he had once entertained him at
Albany. Tie President expressed great
interest in the case and regretted he
could not suggest clemency without
laying himself open to palpable snub.
On his return to England, Mr.. Davitt
mentioned his conversation with Pres
ident Roosevelt to Sir Thomas Upton
and to Mrs. Lynch, who has suffered
bitterly since her husbands arrest. He
also made pathetic appeal to Sir
Thomas, who then personally interced-
ed With King Edward on behalf Of his
condemned fellow Irishman. Without
any hesitation, the King promptly in
formed the home secretary of his
wishes in the matter and the prisoner
was released.
Col. Lynch. who completed a year in
prison, last Saturday, was the only po-
!iticaI offender i'll prison in Ireland
Patrick y. Ntzhugh,. eX-member of the
House of Commons, who recently
shared this distinction with Col Lynch
was only released from Jail through the
mediation of Sir Thomas Upton with
King Edward.
Col. Lynch will enjoy personal liber-
ty and may even leave the country
should ne care 10 do so, but he is dis
qualified from sitting in Parliament or
holding any public Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-25
RUSSIAN RIOTERS
Maltreat Japanese at vladivostock-
Feeling Runs Very High.

London, Jan. 25.-The Toxic corre-
spcndent of the Times says letters re-
coived there from Vladivostock declare
4 party Of Russian marines landed ut
Vladivostock, Jan. 9. and subjected the
Japanese residents to great violence.
They wrecked "a houses. maltreated
women and inflicted wounds upon aged
persons and children. The rioting last
ed 20 hours. The rioters were accom-
CONTINUED on page -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-25
Conditions and General Forceast

Washington, in. 3!.-Thc food at
ittsburS mas apHtca. but tnc rive.
'"itinCc5 to rise in the Cincinnati dis
-rict. i is bankfull or tlo"t:n.: ice be-
Wccn Point Pleasant ANA Portsmouth.
nd il is expected that The danger line
Ai!l be reached 1t the frst named.
Monday. No obstructioIs to the move
ncnt OF The ice exists in the lower
lvcr and no serious danger is antici-
mteG. There will be SNOW. Monday,
the mississippi valley and the Ohio
alley. Snow viii continue, Monday,
the Ohio ANA extend to the middle
Atlantic States. Tie wines along the
Sew l1nsiand coast viii be fresh west;
III the middle Atlantic. coast light "a
liable vines will become easterIy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-25
RoBBER GOT S..
Robinson's Presence Of Mind Saves
Him from Greater Loss.

Pittsficld, Mass. Jan. 24.-The pres
cnce OF mind of james S. Robinson
while facing the revolver of a high
wayman, early today, prevented the
sum of money. Mr.. Robinson was re-
turning to his room when he was ac-
costcd by stranger. who covered
him with n revolver and demanded his
money. Mr.. Robinson had more than
$500 in different pockets. He quickly
produced a s. bill which the robber
snatched and made his escape
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-25
CBEYED DIVINE BEHEST.
That Reason Given by Dunleirl Man
for Sisters Murder.

Dunkiri, n. Y, Jan. 24-Miss Han
nan Hall, 80 years old, was murdered
early today, at her home in Van Blu
ren. by her brother. Isaac Hail. who
shot her. cut her throat and cut off her
head. Hall gave himself up after the
murder and declares that he obeyed
Divine behest when he killed his sister.
He used four weapons, a pistol. Il jack
knife. a butcher knife and an axe.
Hall and his sister lived alone, as
their parents are dead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-25
POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED.
Mrs. johnson Says Francis Is Man
Who Assaulted Her.

Lynn, Mass, Jan. 24.-Minot st.
Clair Francis. the negro who has been
held by the police, since Thursday, on
suspicion of being the man who as
saulted Mrs. Caroline johnson in
Swamscott, Tuesday night. was posi-
lively identified by Mrs. Johnson, to-
day, as her assGilant. Francis is be-
ing held in $4,000 for a hearing, tomor-
row.
The reafer coat which Mrs. johnson
thinks her alleged assaiant wore at
the time of the attack upon her has not
yet been found by the police
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-25
BAUDOIN'S REPORT.
The Attorney General Of France Will
Favor Creyfus.

Paris. Jan. 2t.-Thcrc is good reason
o believe that the report of Attorney
ienCral Hau'ioin, besides Gar0rimG
Drcyfus. will recommend Il further in
of the criminal section of
he court Of cessation before the united
'ections OF the court pass upon the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-25
FIRE AT CALAIS.
w SuhulnSs on Main Street Burned
Loss, About $1,000.

''i'lS. Me. Jan. 2i-Two buildings on
Naih street, owned by Frank Wright and
occupied by S. III. PheiaI, flour and feed
"eaier and Douglass Brothers. marble
M"ikerS. We're Quilted by fire. last night.
iheans loss is $1,000. and the loss on
buildings is about $1,000 Douglass Broth.
ers suffered small damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-25

The British foreign office has re-
ceived news of the massacre of a Brit
ish expedition under the auspices of
the East Africa Syndicate by Turk
hama tribesmen in the neighborhood of
Rudolf Lake. East Africa. Several
white men We're murdered. but no de-
tails of the occurrence have been re-
ceived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-25
The Larchmont Reaches New York.

Providence, r. l.. Jan. 24.-Eighr
hours overdue, the steamer Larchmont
Of the JOY Line. which was aground,
carly today. off Prudence island i'm Mar
ragansett bay. arrived here, about 2.30
O'Clock this afternoon. showing no evil
dence of having been damaged. A more
careful examination of the steamer will
be made. tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-25
FAIR AND COLDER,

Washington, Jan. .5.-Forccast far
Monday and Tues.lly fer New Ing
land: Fair ana colder, Monday; Tues
lay, fair; fresh west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-25
Turkey Preparing for Trouble.

Sofia, Bulgaria. Jan. 24-Ncws has
been received here from the frontier
that Turkey is actively engaged in con-
ccntrating troops in the Kustendil and
Adrianople districts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-25
Hurricane Sweeps Fiji Islands.

Melbourne, Jan. PA disastrous
hurricane has blown over the Fiji is
lands, resulting in Il great loss of life
and property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-25
THE
BOOKLOVERS'
LIBRARY

wishes to announce to the read
ing people of Augusta that 1t has
op.ucd its branch library III IRIS
city. al Information regarding
sane will be given at Percy w.
Means drug store Corner Bridge
and Water streets. where the
library is established.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-25
FOR SALE.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE,

Loans made quickly and confidentially
on all kinds of PERSONAL PROPERTY
at reasonable rates. Installment pay
ments. If you need temporary assistance
call on us.
COLLATERAL. LOAN COMPANY
2l9 Water St. Augusta. Opp. Cony House.
ESTABLISHED 10 YEARS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-25
Use oR1kc1IYE POINT.

lFYoUHaVE MoNEyT0
INVEST IN MASSAcHU.
SETS TOWN BONDS,
HIGH GRADE RAILROAD
BONES OR SECURITIES
DEALT IN ON ANY OF THE
STOCK EXCHANGE S,
SEND FOR FULL PARTlc.
ulARs. CORRESPOND.
EncE SOLICITED. VAL.
VAEIE IMPORTATION
FURNISHED FREE.
NATHAN B. GG0DN0W & CO.
BANKERS.
no. Established 1877
T. q. SCR N WEN :,
Tel Main l,s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-25

Insane!y angry at her 11-ycar-old
son George for som" boyish prank,
sunday, 1t Buffaio. \. Y, Mrs. Kuni-
snnIa Eich. it is chrr%cd. Ibid omen tho
side Of his head with Il iather's Ratchet.
Mrs. Iich is held for assault in the
iirst degree, pending the result of thu
boys injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-25

Prevents Pneumonia.
Father Johns Medicine Cures colds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-25

Tho steamer John II. Starin. which was
damaged by striking an obstruction while
on Il passage from New York To New ia
ven. off Bridgeport, early last wcc. was;
taken III to" BY tug Pnttsyillc, Sunday.
FIR New York. She will lie drv,!ocl<ctl
there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-25
1904

IUC-
has shown by u. s. Revenue returns n
steady increase since 1874. All Johbnrs and
Retailers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-10
(Communicated.l


 The Democratic voters of Alabama will rot fail to remember that Judge William s. Thorington of Tuscaloosa, Is to be voted for next Monday for an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. and his friends ask that a crossmark be placed before his name when they go to vote.
 Judge Thorington now lives in Tusca- lcosa, to which city he moved from Mont gomery County, where he was born and reared. He was student at the cele- brated "Slaton School at Oak Bowery, and also at Auburn and Tuscaloosa. and was Adjutant at the University when he enlisted in the service of the Confed- eracy at the age of 16, and continued until the termination of the struggle, making a splendid record as a soldier.
 He organized "The Governors Guards" the first volunteer military company formed in the State after the war, and was elected it's captain, in which capacity , he served, until the organization was dis Banded by an act of Congress. When General O'Neal was elected Governor he appointed Judge Thorington Judge Ad- vccate General of the State Military in recognition of his military attainments and high standing as a citizen and law yer. . . Judge Thorington after the war began tho law under Chief Justice Chiffon, was aCmltted to practice Dy Iue oupIeiic Court, being then a minor a special act O. the General Assembly was passed au- thorizing his admission, Upon his excel- lent examination he was highly compli- sn.ented by the Court. He immediately began the practice of his profession in Montgomery. being associated as part ner with Chief Justice Chiffon, Senator John T. Morgan. Hon. Walter L. Bragg and Judge John M. Chiffon. He was City Attorney of Montgomery for three years and filled the position with marked abil- ity and universal satisfaction. While oc- cLpying this position he was appointed by Governor Jones as Associate Judge of the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge David Clopton. Tn this capacity he distinguish ed himself by his decisions, which are clear, displaying great learning. ability and research. comparing with any ever rendered by the Court, and they were : entirely satisfactory to the bar. and have been copied and quoted in the highest courts and leading law publications of the country. Judge Thorington declined to j bs candidate to succeed himself on the bench, and resumed the practice of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-10
oID JOKES
SOME SPRUNG NOWADAYS ARE
 A CENTURY OLD.
Interesting Collection of Ancient Gags Recently Presented to the Missouri State Histor-
 ical Society.

From the Kansas City Journal.
 What is regarded as the most valua- ble collection of ancient jokes in exist ence has just been presented to the Missouri State Historical Society by w. H. Thompson of near Columbia. The chestnuts are in 1OS almanacs, one for each year since 1795.
 In the almanac for 1894 now just a century old. considerable space Is de- voted to original jokes witty remarks and humorous anecdotes" Here are a few of the "very funny things in the almanac of 1894:
 "A dull judge of the inferior courts Of sister State, having attended to 9 variety of causes in the morning, went to dine at a friends house with a most excellent appetite. Among the company was a witty barrister. The judge, eat ing very heartily of dish of salmon, ob- served that he had filled himself so full that he needed hopping.
 Your honor Is much more in want of heading" replied tho witty barrister
 A professor. Iecturing on heat. observ- ed that one of its most conspicuous prop critics was the power of expanding all bodies. 4 humorous student rose in his seat and asked: Is that the reason the days in warm weather are longer than those in cold?'
 MT. Hare and MT. Fox had apart ments in the same house and each had frequent visits from the bailiffS. One morning. as he was looking out of his window, MT. Fox saw two of them at the door. Pray gentlemen. said he, are you Fox hunting or Hare hunting this morning?'"
 Sir John Doyle. on being informed by a traveller nat he Lad been in a country where the bugs were so large and pow erful that two of them would drain a mans blood in a single night, humor- ously replied: My dear sir. we have sim liar animals in Ireland. but there we call them humbugs
 "A man having been capitally convict ed at Old Bailey was, as usual asked what he had to say why judgment of death should not be passed on him. 'Say?' replied he, why think the joke has been carried far enough already. and the less said about the better-if you please, we will drop the subject"
 Tn a newly raised corps, a soldier lately observed to his comrade. who was an Irishman, that corporal was to be dismissed from his regiment. Faith and indeed said the Irishman. T hope it is the corporal who is so troublesome in our company. What Is his name?' re- piled the other. Why corporal punish. ment, to be sure.' replied Pat"
 "A person who could not read a syl-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-10
COLIN TAKEN TO FLORIDA.
Young Man Who Was Arrested fo
 Forgery.

Young Man Who Was Arrested for
 Forgery.
 Isaac Cohn. the young man arrested Friday night in the Windsor hotel by Special Officers w. F. Payne and E. w. Jackson on a telegram from the Sheriff at Milton, Fla, charging forgery, was turned over to the Florida authorities yesterday morning and was taken back to Florida.
 Sheriff David Mitchell of Santa Rosa County, arrived on an early train yester. day morning and left with Cohn for Mil. ton at 11:15 o'clock.
 Cohn is charged with having forged a check on a Milton bank for $22S Of this amount $100 was gotten back In Pensa- cola and $3S.09 was recovered when he was arrested here Friday night.
 It is said by the police that Cohn spent about $50 Friday while in Montgomery.
 Cohn was well dressed and had the ap- pearance of a gentleman. He arrived in Montgomery Friday morning and spent the day in the city. He was arrested Fri day night at 8 o'clock and spent the re- mainder of the night in the city prison. Seen in his cell by a representative of The Advertiser he declined to discuss the matter except to say he was from Mill ton, Fla, and knew what he was charged with doing. He seemed worried over his arrest and wanted 1t kept out of the newspapers.
 Cohn will answer to the charge of forg- cry at Milton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-10

hold, directly under the hatch. the cover of which was left off.
 The disembarking of the animals began yesterday afternoon at the steamship com pany's pier in Hoboken. The boxes and stalis in which they had been kept during the voyage were placed in slings, and ani- mals and cages were swung to the pier by means of a derrick. They were then takon on trucks to the quarantine stables in Ho- bolen, where they will be kept for fifteen days. during which time the health off cials will make daily examinations. All of the animals were in excellent condition yesterday.
 fish otter died on the passage. The trainer said the animal ate only fresh fish, and with his mate did away with the supply on hand in five days. Fishing over the taffrail for food for the animals was then tried. but tho steamship went 50 fast that fish could not catch the bait. At length the trainer sought to tempt them with canned salmon and sardines. but the otter would have none of 1t. Caviar. was tried with no better success, and last Monday the animal died.
 Besides the consignments to Barnum & Bailey's circus and Ringing Bros, animals will be sent to Luna park, the Washington Philadelphia, Cincinnati and New York Geological gardens. and. several single sps- eimens will go to private estate. There were 1s6 animals in the shipment.