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Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-06-24

Rev. Mr.. Day, called attention to the
fact that there existed a deficit of $iOU
from the church running expenses or
the past year. A blackboard was pro-
duceG. bearing a scheme for that
amount in sums ranging from *25 to
80 cents In two minutes the four larg-
est sums were taken, and at the end of
fifteen minutes not only had the S40O
been pledged by the congregation. but
so interested We're the givers that SD
additional had been subscribed.
A baseball game was recently played
in Biddeford that will be the subject
of discussion among the fans of York
county for many days to come. The
game was between the BiddefOrd and
Sanford mines, and for 16 innings the
battle waged Sanford finally coming
off victorious. For ten innings the
nincs fought for the odd run which
would break the tie, and many were
the hair-raisng situations that de-
veloped. 1t was the greatest game
Biddeford ever saw, and one of the
longest ever played in the State.
Next 10 Il tvCiOIlc lIlt IiloSl disodotiou
thing that can strike a garden is hog.
That was illustrated in Dover the other
night when a hog escaped from his pen
and struck the garden. His owner
promptly seized him and called for
help. but the hogs cries drowned his
for some time and before help came
hills and beanpOles had been leveled
and there was no longer any chance
for the enraged citizen to be better
than he that taketh city" for he had
ceased to rule his spirit. Finally. help
came and the hog was rushed" into
the pen where he protested like Rus
sian against such an unexpected de-
feat.
Charles Rodge of Little Falls. South
Windham, is the owner of rare old
bird says the Portland Advertiser.
1t is crow that has been in captivity
for twentythree years and has had
the talking proclivity and ability of an
auctioneer all that time. Twenty
three years is an advanced age for 4
pet of the kind to attain: in fact there
is not known to be another crow living
that is anywhere near the age of the
South Windham veteran. The old fell
low talks with an almost startling
articulation and it's command of the
English language is remarkable. In
one respect the bird gives evidence Of
its age, and that is when it laughs. It's
laughter sounds for all the world like
that Of an old man. and 80 heartily
does the crow indulge in such diversion
that person mightsget the idea that
human being was going into convul-
siOns of merriment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-06-24

TOT OOUNtJ 'FSdSc' u
JAMES r.. BLANCHARD of Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-06-24

A Madison woman owns an ancient
marble top table with marble base ele-
gantly carved, and the whole top beau
tifully illustrating scene from The
Cotters' Saturday night" 1t was
brought to this country from Scotland
by an old sea captain seventy-five
years ago, and is a rich piece OF
antique articles. The top is S3 inches
will delight the eyes of collectors of
ancient articles. The top is SO inches
in diameter and surrounded by a beau
tiful floral border. Covering the centre
and extending to near the edges, is the
picture illustrating the poem. 1t is
doubtful if there is another like it in
the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-06-24
For County Attorney
For County T

THOMAS LEIGH. of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-06-24
TEETH OF CHILDREN

Few mothers know how vitality important
& the care Of a child's first teeth. The
beauty of the permanent set depends almost
entirely upon 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-06-24

For Clerk of Courts.
CHARLES w. JONES. of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-06-24
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-06-24

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Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-06-24

Winn boasts of an energetic housewife
who one day recently, in addition to do
ing the usual routine housework for a
family of five, also hung q rolls of
paper.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-06-24

One of the most despicable acts re-
corded i'm the State press for months
was committed ut Center Lincolnville
this week. Larkin Wentworth went to
his stable the other morning and found
his valuable horse lying dead in a pool
of blood. Upon examination he found
the tongue mad two gashes cut back to
the cords.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-06-24
KENNEBEC COUNTY NOMINATIONS
For Sheriff

FRANK ]. HAM. of belgrade.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-25
To Increase Salaries.

Councilman D. S. Mechanism
announced at the meeting of the
Council last Monday night that
at it's next session be would in
troduce a resolution providing
for an amendment to the city
charter increasing the salary of
the Mayor from six hundred to
twelve hundred dollars a year
and the salary of the Secretary
and Treasurer from two hundred
and fifty to five hundred dollars
a year.
The increase in the pay of
these officials had been advocated
here for a long time, and with
the increasing duties of both of
fees which the growth of the
city entails, it is but natural that
an increase of their salaries
should follow. Time was in the
history of the city when the
mayors office had little of work
connected with it, but with the
development of Columbus that
time has passed. The duties of
the office, if properly discharged.
require one man s entire time
and attention, and it is a position
fraught with such responsibility
that a salary commensurate with
the work is demanded. The of
fee of secretary and treasurer,
one of the most important in the
city administration. has had it's
work more than tripled, and the
salary has remained the same
$25OOO-a sum wholly out of
proportion to the amount of ser
vice rendered.
The increase will, doubtless,
meet with some opposition, but
it will not suffice to defeat the
proposed amendment. 1t will be
submitted at the next meeting of
the Council, and the amendment
will be passed and will become
effective on the first of the new
year.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-25
The Cotton Crop.

From leading representative
men from all sections of the
county reports of the con-
dition of the cotton crop have
been received. and it is Ger
tainly disheartening pros
pect from that presented a few
weeks ago.
A leading prairie planter says
that his cotton crop is not as good
as it was this time last year, that
the plant is shedding fast and
that rust and other bad effects
Of the recent rains have ensued.
From the Caledonia country a
representative man states that
the plant has been greatly in
jured and the yield has been cut
off forty per cent
Reports similar to these come
from all sections of the county
and the same is true of western
It will take an ideal
cotton season from now until
the crop is gathered for this sec
ton to make as good crop as
it made last year.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-25

tended TO many of the largest
and most important cases Of
Northeast Mississippi and he is
recognized as a young man of
ability on all hands, who has a
bright future.
Mr.. Lampkin has long been
known here as man thoroughly
competent in every respect for
filing the position to which he
has been elected. He is a
graduate of the A. ana NJ. Col
lege of Mississippi and has had
twenty years experience in his
chosen profession. He was for a
number of years connected with
the A. and M. College of Texas
and has worked in all parts of
the United States as civil en-.
gineer. For the past year he has
been resident of this city. CON-
ing here from Gulfport, where
he was engaged in laying out
that city.
Mr.. Buford Hodge, who was
elected constable, is experienced
in this position, having filled it
before, and can be trusted to
make the local justices an eff
cient deputy.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-25
The Eneamnmenf.

From all that can be learned
the National Guard Encampment
at Biloxi is an enthusiastic sue
cess. The soldiery of the State
is there in full force and the sea
son is brilliant with balls, dances,
luncheons, sailing parties, fish
lug parties, and every form of
healthful and pleasant amuse-
ment. Com bined with the social
feature is the military feature,
the men being put through a
severer course of discipline and
training which has marked
any previous encampment.
A pretty incident of the camp
was the marriage of Maj)r Cen
eral Fridge which occurred last
Sunday evening in the camp.
His bride was Miss Beatrice Ap
plewhite and Gov. Vardaman gave
the bride away, the regimental
band playing the wedding march.
After the wedding the officers
made an arch of steel with their
swords which the party marched
through, and the bride cut the
wedding cake with her husband S
sword. Toasts and speeches fol
lowed and the occasion was an
extremely brilliant one. Mr.
Fridge is the efficient adjutant-
general of the State and all Of the
militiamen extend him congrat-
ulations and good wishes.
The Colum bus boys are in ev-
idence. The Rifemen are re
garded as one Of the best drilled. |
best disciplined aud best be-
haved companies in the camp.
The men are conducting them
selves so that they bring honor
md credit to the name of their
home and town, and their deport-
nent is a matter of qualification
o all who have watched them
rne camp breaks mp the latter
"a, IF the wee k aud the boys
vii march away for home where
hey will hnd hearty welcome
waiting them.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-25
Privilege Tax Notice.

Privilege tax owners are
warned that unless their taxes
are renewed promptly upon ma
turity they will be charged
double as authorized by law.
Pay your privilege tax before
maturity and save costs.
It. A EGGLESTON,
$40 I'm Tax Collector.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-25
The Lot Sale.

That the people of Colum bus
have abundant confidence in the
future of the town and are pre-
pared to show that confidence in
investing their money in Column
bus realty was shown last Mon.
day afternoon at the lot sale
when the attractive Sherrod
tract, right in the heart of the
manufacturing dis trict was
placed on the market and sold.
This piece of property is admira-
bly, located for people who wish
to speculate for it is rapidly
building up and has great
future.
Mr.. Sherrod sold nineteen lots
which averaged $4,000 a piece
and the purchasers were not
only the leading and representa-
tive men of Columbus but there
were a number of the leading
citizens of the county who also
m ade good purchases The
twenty small cash premiums
were awarded to the various per-
sons present and the handsome
cash premium awarded to one of
the lot buyers was won by MIR.
VIM F. Barksdale.
Mr. SherrOd expressed him
self we'll satisfied with the sale of
the lots. He said that while he
realized that it was good property
that he was willing to interest
others with himself in it's deyel-
opment. 1t has been only In the
past two weeks that this prop erty
has been opened up so that the
pu bile could see and realizeits fine
location and value and that it has a
good future is shown by the eager
ness with which the lots sold.
The sale interests a large num-
Der of the best people of the city
and county in this section and
their efforts towards it's develop
ment will greatly enhance its
value. Fifteenth street is to be
opened up south to the Pickens-
vile road insuring a short cut to
Colum bus. free from dangerous
crossings. and insuring the ire
mendous volume of traffic from
that section through this addition.
some of the lots have
been sold at an advance on Mon
days price and other improve
ments are being noted.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-25
Suicide Prevented.

The startling announcement that a
preventive OF suicide had been discov-
cred viii interest many. A run down
system, or dependency invariably
preeede suicide and something has
been found that viii prevent that con-
dition which makes suicide likely.
At I he first thought Of self
destruction take Electric Bitters. It
being a great tonic and neryine will
strengthen the nerves and build mp
the system It's also a great Stom-
ach, Liver and Kidney regulator.
Only soc. Satisfaction guaranteed by
Chapman q Mayfeld druggists.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-25
Herbine.

Renders the bile more fluid and thus
helps the blood to flow; it affords
prompt relief from biliousness. indi-
gestion, sick and nervous headaches,
and the over-indulgence in food and
drink. Herbine acts quickly, a dose
after meals will bring the patient into
a good condition ia few days.
q. L. Caldwell, Agt. NJ. K. Il Il. r..
r., Checotah, Ind, Ter. writes. April
Is, 1908: Il was sick for over two
years with enlargement Of the liver
and spleen. The doctors did me no
good, and had given up all hope OF
being cured, when mydrnggist advised
me 10 use Herbine. 1t has made me
sound and we'll. Doc. Sold by
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-25
The Election Yesterday.

The election yesterday passed
off quietly, a very light vote
being polled and just enough
formality being attached to the
matter to make it legal. There
were three Offices voted on in
Lowndes, the office of district
attorney, vacated in t e death of
the gifted Barron; the office of
County Survey or, vacated in the
resignation of Mr.. Henry Terry
and the additional office of con-
stable for this, the second district,
created at the last meeting of the
board. Mr.. Geo. r. Mitchell, of
Pontotoc was elected district at
tOrney, Mr.. G. E. Lampkin was
elected county surveyor and Col.
Buford Hodge will be the addi-
tional constable mentioned.
Our people naturally want to
know something of our new dis
trict attorney. THE DISPATCH is
prepared to say that the mantle
of Barron has fallen on worthy
shoulders. Mitchell is man of
character, integrity and convic-
ton, a man of high ideals and
purity of purpose affable, genial
and courteous to a remarkable
degree He was born at Ponto-
toe, Mississippi, Sep. 1st. 1874
and is therefore only thirty years
of age and is approaching tile
zenith of his manhood, power,
and usefulness. He received his
education at his native public
school. then entered Bell Bucket
under Webb's tutorship and after
wards entered the University of
Mississippi grad uating tn r e
with honors in June, 1895. He
was admitted TO the bar the fol- |
lowing October and has been |
his profession ever
since. taking a postgraduate
course at Ann Harbor in 1897. |
On November 18th. 1897, he was
married at Abingdon, Va. TO Miss
Virginia Summers, of that place.
The new district attorney can
give the sign in Masonry, Odd
Fellowship, Pythianism and is
Chopper and member of the
0resby terrain church.
Mr.. Mitchell's career has been
'oseate with promise ever since
t began. He won the anniversa-
'ianship in contest at the Uni
ersity and has been the recipient
i invitations for addresses from
many sources. which recognize I
lis literary and oratorial ability.
ie has never held Office and his
ace against Barron last summer !
vas his first experience IN poll :
les. His practice has been ex-
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-25
STOMACH DOSING WILL NOT CURE.
Only Way TO Cure Catarrh is by
Breathing Hy0mei.

Ask any physician if catarrh is
blood disease and he will tell
you that it is a diseased condi-
ton of the mucous embrane
and that it cannot be cured by
blood purifiers. pills. tablets. or
other forms of stomach dosing.
The only sensible and scientific
way of curing catarrh is by the
use of Hyomei.
Breathed for a few minutes,
four or fves times day, through
hard rubber inhaler that is so
small that it can be carried in the
vest pocket. Hyomei will abso-
lutely destroy all catarrhal germs
and cure the disease.
Mayo & Weaver. one of the
most reliable firms in Columbus
are giving their personal guaran-
tee with every package ofHyomei
they sell. that it will effect a cure
or they will return the money.
They have had scores of reports
of remarkable cures of both acute
and chronic cases of catarrh by
Hyomei
The complete Hyomei outfit
costs S1.00 and comprises an in
haler, bottle of Hyomei and a
dropper. The inhaler will last a
life time; and additional bottles
Of Hyomei can be obtained for
soc.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-25
rheumatism.

When pains or irritation exist on
any part of the body. the application
of Ballard S Snow Liniment gives
prompt relief. K. w. Sullivan, Prop.
Sullivan House FL Reno, O. T.,
writes. June 6, 1902: 81 take pleasure
in recommending Ballard Snow
Liniment to all who are afflicted with
rheumatism. Tt is the only remedy /
have found that gives immediate
relief. 25c, soc, Sl.00. Sold by
Johnston & Game.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-25
and the railway station.

duU bIIG IdHW way oUdUIOH'
THE Japanese are mapping
the town by sections for the pur-
pose of bonn bardment, and they
are assisted in this task by la
Chinese engineer who recently
deserted to them.
THE Japanese fire an average
of 800 shells daily, and they
keep up their fire both day and
night.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-25
Carrier Wanted.

Carrier wanted for North
Side of the city. Must have
pony. Good job and regular pay
for some good boy. Apply to
this office.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-25
The Death Penalty.

A little thing sometimes results in
death. Thus mere scratch, insig-
nifie mt cuts or puny boils have paid
the death penalty. 1t is wise to have
Bucklen's Arnica Salve ever hardy.
It's the best Salve on earth and will
prevent fatality, when Burns, Sores,
Ulcers and Piles threaten. Only 25c
at Chapman & Mayfield's drug store
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-25
LATEST WAR NEWS

LAO YANG. Aug 22.-The
following is supplied by a Rus
sian correspondent of the Asso-
ciated Press:
With each additional report
from Port Arthur wonder in
creases both at the persistence of
the japanese attack and the
heroic stubbOrnness of the de
tenders of the fortress. The
japanese are literally throwing
away thousands of lives in the
hope of shaking the courage Of
Russian troops.
Major General Block says he
is confident the fortress cannot
be taken, but that if it is taken
the whole Japanese army will
have to immediate itself on the
slopes of the Notifications
There were five desperate
assaults on Green Hills July 26,
the Japanese returning each
time with apparently inexhausti-
bic reinforcements. On the final
assault, however, the japanese
broke badly throwing away
their guns, cartridge belts and
even their boots to facilitate their
flight, and leaving 1000 dead
or wounded,
Our surgeons worked hero
ically, impartially aiding Japan
csc and Russians. The Japan
csc were SO touched that they
tearfully thanked the Russian
surgeons
The assault on Green Hills
was repeated on July 81. and
there were frequent hand to-
hand encounters, the Russians
leaving the trenches to follow
their enemies.
The assaults of July % and |
July %, on the Wolf Hills were
not followed up, the Japanese
being too severely shaken. We
the Wolf Hills chiefly
Tor strategic reasons, as the hills
made the line of defenses too
ong to effectuaIly withstand the
furious attacks of the Japanese.
ANOTHER SHIPKA PASS.
The assault Of July BOZ was
made in the dark of night IN the
nope of surprising the Russians
Sixty thousand men were hurled
-gainst our thirteen thousand,
,ut we drove them back again at
he point of the bayonet. 1t was
mother Shipka Pass.
The Japanese poured in fresh
and the slopes covered ,
With the dead and dying, literally
an with blood.
Our Thirteenth Regiment was
breed from its position but
gain dlslodged the visitors. 7
AS near as can be ascertained
ais assault cost the Japanese :
1000 men. ;
The japanese losses since the
ege began have been 28,OO0l !,
len. The explosion of one mine ?
iped out 500. This was an aw- !
Il sight. A volcano of stones \
the bodies of the
,ldiers while the sky was lit mp :,
it'll a purple glare. and the mud q,
alls of the Chinese village were i
lrown down by the shock. -
The japanese Installed TWEEN !,
siege guns on the Wolf Hills In
az. s Four Of these are Il :.
ch guns They have not yet :,
ach I'd our shore batteries, j.
aicn are still out OF range, butt -
ey have damaged the dry dock ds
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-25
Mothers save doctor bills.

Mothers save doctor bills,
'sTeethina" IL cure your child ofills
And save life ofttimes as we'll
Druggist all have it TO sell.
"Teethina Aids Digestion, Over
comes and Counteracts the Summer 5
Heat Regulates the Bowels and puts
bloom in the cheek of the puny, sickly
babe.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-25

CoIumbu people have been SO
busy this season organizing
great Industrial undertakings and
devoting their energies towards
the growth and DEVELOPMENT OF
the town that little interest has
been taken in the approaching
fall fair. Yet it can be stated
that the entertainment which the
association will offer to the peo-
pie of Northeast Mississippi and
West Alabama will be the largest,
the best, the most instructive
and entertaining fair which has
ever been held in this city.
Realizing that the patrons OF this
undertaking wanted entertain
ment of varied character the
directors of the association are
preparing to give it to them and
the program which will be given
on the 18th. 10Th. Goth. and 21st.
of next October ought to and will
attract thousands to this city.
In addition to the regular ex-
hibits in all of the varied depart
ments, which, on account of the
increased number and value of
the premiums and prizes offered,
will surpass anything ever seen
here and the attractive race
program, the association will
com bine nun Der of novel and
popular features which will inter
est and attract the general public.
There will be a military day with
sponsors and bands and competi-
tive drills with handsome prizes
offered the best company. This
competitive drill will be open to
the military companies of the
State and it is expected that a
number will be here to compete.
The exhibition of foot ball seen
here last year upon the con-
Guiding day of last falls enter
tainment has whetted the public
taste for this kind of sport and a
feature of the next meeting will
be a great contest between rep
sentative teams of the A. and NJ.
College, the University of Ala
bama or some other opposing
team. Then there is to be that
ever popular n d beautiful
pageant, a flower parade. COlum-
bus has more stylish traps and
turnouts than any city of its size
in the South and this show will
enable their owners to show
them in all their beauty. One
hundred and fifty dollars has
been set aside for the prizes in
this show and already prepare
tons are being made for it. 1t
will, in all probability, be the
prettieSt show of its kind in the
s a tie. And this is not ALL
the directors have
great difficulty in
getting midway attraction on &C
count of the privilege tax i'm
posed on them. This season the
gates will be thrown open to
jhese and there will be innumer-
Lble shows on the side to catch |
your nickels and dimes. It is /,
loped to get a strong vaudeville |
show here for the nights with
he intention of giving to visitors
some entertainment at night.
The catalogues were issued the
,ast week and are now being
nailed all over the country and
he various committees entrusted
With the special features of the
how are at work securing book
ngs and entries of all kinds of
Entertainments. The fair this
all will be we'll worth seeing and
very citizen should help to sus-
ain and encourage it.