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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

Augustus Bailey has adjusted the
loss sustained by George ii. Powers.
whose cafe was burned in the Depot
square fire, last week. The amount
paid In settlement Of the insurance
claim was 1887. Mr.. Powers loss was
che smallest of any of the victims of
,hc blaze.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

The framework of the annex to the
main factory Of the commonwealth
Shoe Co. Is complete and the sheath
ing is being put up. The contractors
are confident of fulfilling their obliga-
ton to hand over completed building
Ian I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
MAY BE PERMANENT FEATURE
Oratorieal Contests Awaken Great In ,
tsrest Along Right Lines.

In an interview with the Journal re-
porter. last evening. Superintendent of
Schools c. A. Wight expressed his an
prevail Of the oratorical contests and
said that Principal Case and his assist
ant teachers have taken much interest
IN the contest and made the success of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

The ladies of the Universalist church
have added feature to the Christmas
sale which will be held in the johnson
store on Water street, Saturday after
noon and evening. New England
lunch" " i'll be served la carte.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

The second and last day Of the Meth
dist church fair in Randolph. passed
off smoothly and it is understood that
goodly sum for the benefit of the La
dies Auxiliary was realized. The fire
dampened the ardOr of all concerned in
a measure. but the attendance at the
fair on both evenings was quite large
and the entertainment offered was of
4 high order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

City Marshal Andrews has been re-
uuested to instruct the members or the
department to be on the watch Tor
trio OF tough customers who are sup
posed to have perpetrated break in
Riverside
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

number OF Gardiner folks attend
ed the public speaking entertainments
in Hallowell, last evening. HON ,Ieo
w. Heselton Of this city, omcldteu as
one Of the judges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

A Married Peoples dancing class
IS the latest novelty to be announced
Monaghan has been secured to turtlsh
music as most Of those in the class are
former pupils.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

An added feature Of the Doh snow
which will be given by the ladies OF the
CONGREGATIONAL church, Saturday az
ternoon and evening, will be display
OF decorative fancy work in water col
OrS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

1t is announced that the Zeta Epsilon
disbanded by vote Of the members ana
the society and officers declare the de-
funct organization free from debt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
GARDINER.

Miss Helen Cox left the city. yester-
day. for a visit to friends In Aassacnu-
sets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

Little Dolly. the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Z. A. Rock, is seriously ill with
pneumonia at her home on Winter
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

The Ladies' Aid Of the Methodist
church will meet at the home of Mrs.
F. S. Thorne. Highland avenue. this
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

Walter Millett is in LISBON ans,
where he was called by the death OF
his brother. Frank Miilett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

The Old South League will meet a
the home of Miss Clara Stinson. Sec
ond street. Monday. Dec. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
HALLOWElL.

The knight Circle will meet at Soci-
ETY. hall, Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

The Jolly Club will meet with Mrs
Samuel Perkins. Friday evening
Nov. 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEc.
llTCHFIELD.

Charles Preble started the first of the
week for q trip through the West.
Mrs. Flossie Perry and two children
" no have passed the summer with Mrs.
Perrys parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Gill
man have returned to their home In
Winthrop.
News was received here, Wednesday
morning. of the death of Albert Love.
who has been residing in Alma for the
last few years. He having always lived
III Litchtield before going there will be
sadly missed by his ole friends ami
neighbors. The funeral to be held in
Alma, Saturday at Il o'clock.
Mrs. Mary Small is on the sick list.
Miss Edith Spear of Richmond is work.
ing for her.
The Litchield Grange met, last Sat
urday. and elected the following Off
GERS: Master. Chas. y. Metcalf; over
seer. Levi Danforth; lecturer, Mrs.
Mary Small; chaplain, Mrs. Lucy A.
Metcalf; secretary. Mrs. Josephine A.
True: treasurer. VIM. Cunningham;
steward. Emery p True; G. X. Erwin
Cram; A. s.. Reuel Cunningham, l.. A.
s. Miss Sallie True; ceres. Mrs. VIM.
cunningham; Pomona, Mrs. George
True; Flora. Mrs. D. B. Stockholms.
Mrs. Ed. Love who has been in Mas.
sachusetts for the past seven weeks re-
turned home, Wednesday.
MT. VERNON.
The marriage Of Guy A. Smith. mer-
chant at Belgrade Lakes, to Miss Eva
T. Healcy. took place at the residence of
Herman II. Iteaiey, Mt. Vernon. at 7.3o
O'Clock. Dec. I, 1901 Rev. II. NJ. Puring-
ton officiating. 1t was home wedding
The house had been prettily decorated
with flowers and plants. The bride was
berOmingly gowned Mr. and Mrs. Smith
will reside at Belgrade Lakes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
Cheapest Rates to Florida.

Via rail- at Atlantic Coast Line Il. r.
Boston Office, 29S Washington st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
MT. VERNON.
SOMERSET.
CAM BRIDGE.

The Changers expect to hold their
first meeting in the new hall next Sat
urday evening. and pleasing pro-
gram is being prepare
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Odlin and son
ar" visiting his father, w. w. Odlin,
for a few weeks.
The friends of Harry Cole of Hyde
Park, Mass, were pleased to hear of
his marriage to Miss Bertha Robinson
of Monmouth. Mr.. Cole is the son of
John Cole of this place, and has many
friends here.
This community was grieved to hear
of the death of Mrs. Stephen LARA :
bee, which occurred Monday night at
the home of her brother. Rev. l. f.
More of Waterville. The funeral will
take place. Thursday, at 10 o'clock at
tn" home in this town. She leaves 6
husband. one brother and large circle
of friends.
Ed Field of Milinocket is visiting at
Alfred Richards for a few weeks.
Mrs. j. b. Labree is much improved
in health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
RIPLEY.

Mrs. Frank Wakefield has returned
from WinterpOrt where she was called
hy the sudden illness of her mother.
MIS-. james Mason.
Miss LeOra Downing has gone To
Natick. Mass, to pass the winter.
Miss E,unice Hcyt has returned from
her visit to Mrs. s. w. Felker in Chm
ton and will commence her school at
Has lions corner soon.
Quimby Worthen of Newport, was in
town on business recently.
They are planning to have two
Christmas trees in town. one at the
Methodist church and one at Christian
church. and they are busy preparing
for the concert.
Mrs. Georgia Bracket Of Newport,
is in town on visit to her father AL
bert Sawyer.
Miss Nellie Sawyer expects to go to
Manchester, Saturday afternoon. to
visit her sister, Mrs. Almond Hemen-
way.
samuel Skillings and NJ. A. Randall
we're in Hartand on business, WedneS
ldy,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
SMITHFiELO.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Benson Were
making farewell calls on their old
neighbors, Monday afternoon. before
leaving for their new home at Oakland
village. The best wishes of their many
friends go with them
Somerset Pomona meets with Fair
view Grange.
Urban Charles lost a nice driving
horse Tuesday, 18th He found her
dead in the stable in the morning when
he went 70 the stable.
Frank Whitehouse is moving to Oak
land for the winter.
1t is reported that George Leydecker
is going to erect a saw mill at South
Smithfeld. 1t will be n great convent
ence for the farmesr if he roes as there
is plenty of lumber To be sawed. if
there was mill so near where it would
not be SO far to draw it.
Travelling is very good for the small
amount of snow on the ground.
Mrs Maud Narney is visiting her
parents at North Fairfield.
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-08

.e~ "a. A JUSTA Is city of s.0D pop
~ J: J; 9: j ]
AAAkk( miles southeast ii Denver, Is
- miles east OF Pueblo. and Al
miles north and cas-; Of Trinidad. The santa
Fc Railroad Company IL now -Ip-oding tID.ol
in permanent construction work. consisting OF
nschine sh ops. stor-hou~- addition to round
hoas.,, foundry aud extensive car-hop-- The alti-
tai- l. tJ0ti feet, and the climate, taken the
rear around Is unsurpassed Almost constant
sunshine chsracte riKrs the winters and a holly
cloudy day Is a rarity. La Junta has all the
metropolitan cousenienes., needed by city OF
y,.OD popllation. including many miles OF
brick sidewalks, perfect system OF sanitary
sewerage, an electric light plant which sup
plies ali-dsy and alf-ni.ht -.rsic-- ~st-r-
works owned By tho city, plant for the manu-
factur- Of artificial ie- thr. rural free delivery
routes, fire department., Telephone system with
SD subscribers FREQ exchange with Rocky
Ford, aud long distance connections with any
part Of the state: a school system cIcslled by
city in the state, employing tventS--rs-n
teachers ia - rooms ten churches, fifteen --cret
and frat.rnal orders, t~o banks. SsO.1D capital
aud tpD.OD dcisysits; three newspapers. op-rs
house OF 20 seating capacity. brick plant OF
- .uO daily capacity, manufacturing; beat quail
ity OF yitrif-t brick -four mill OF 20 barrels
daily capacity; canning factory, second largest
in the state. In fact, La JuntA l. one Of tn,
best towns of it, size in the state Of Colorado
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-08

The Republicans OF this senator
ial district have made wise selec-
ton in nominating L. +. Goddins
IT,, for state senator. He IS q
young man Of fine qualifications
and sterling character. He is up
right and honorable in all his deal
ings, and is in every way qualified
to represent us with credit to him
self and the district. We do not
see how the convention could I'M
prove on its work. and the voter
will make no mistake IN support:
ing I. +. Godding, jr.-Ordwsy
Era.
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-08

MR PARKER, Democratic nomi
nee for president, has never Jour
neyed west of Buffalo. New York.
What does he know OF the great
west, its people, their achieves
ments, their possibilities, their
needs9 How can he reconcile the
demands Of the different sections,
and decide great questions proper.
ly and tor the good OF the whole
countrya OF limited experience,
a narrowed horizon. he Is not com
parable with Theodore Roosevelt,
who has travelled the country over.
lived east and west, knows the
people, the country, and is presi
dent OF the people and not con
trolled by Wall street and its
influences.
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-08

The strike OF coal miners in Col.
orado and New Mexico cost the
Santa Fe railway company in loss
OF traffic and higher price OF coal.
not less than 81. 500. 900. Perhaps
some OF the railroad men remember
the dull times OF last fall and win
ter. Will they conserve their own
interests by voting for Aiva Adams
He is the candidate OF the Western
Federation, strike breeders and
trouble hunters, and also OF all the
apostles of discomfort in Colorado.
MIR. Adams is very lady like gen.
tleman. personally, but he is GER
tainly out OF tune and out of place
as an apologist for the Western
Federation OF Murderets.
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-08

The Democratic party views
with alarm the continuous perform
ance of Republicans as county of
fcials in Otero county, aud at the
recent county convention resolved
that such conditions were incom-
patible with pure and undefiled
Jefersonian principles. Despite
this declaration, the people OF
Otero county will be called upon
to vote at the coming election for
or against a number Of state ard
local democratic candidates who
have an Office running record that
will compare very favorably with
any OF the Republican candidates.
Just look over this list of perennial
ofhceseeking candidates: Alva
Adams, governor, four times;
John Shaforth, congress, six times;
Helen Grenfell, state superinten-
dent Of schools, four times; Horace
Havens, secretary Of state, three
times; Ioe Maupin, congress, four
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-08
Times: X. n. Kirkpa,rick, sheriff.

times; X. n. kirkPatrick, sheriff.
county commissioner six years.
three times; ]. f. Gsuger. county
commissioned. county clerk three
terms. four times CIV. Fenlason.
assessor, three times The latter
candidate was al one time elected
by the Republicans as suPerinten-
dent OF schools Later he was de
feated for the same Office on the
silver republican ticket. and this
year IS running on the Democratic
ticket for assessor. Most any old
Office on most any old ticket will
do for c. w.
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-08

Two mammoth potatoes, on ex-
hibition at the Denver hesdquar
ters of the Colorado Promotion
and Publicity committee, 8I3 Sew
enteenth street, give an excellent
example of what crops can be
raised, in Colorado. without irri-
CATION These potatoes weigh
over a pound each and were select
ed from a dozen which weighed a
little over sixteen pounds. These
were an average sample OF the crop
raised by George Rose OF Siebert.
Colo, without irrigation. The
tubers are solid and are apparent
ly as fine as the famous "Greeley
potatoes. which have done much
to advertise Colorado.
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-08

A CANVASS OF railroad organiza-
tions and the railroad companies
returns from this state show that
in the last IS months railroad em-
ployes have lost IN wages between
81, 900. 900 and s.. 900. 900 on sc-
count OF the interruption to busi-
ness brought about by the deter
mination OF the Western Fedora
ton OF Miners to rule or rum Col
orado. The annual payroll OF
railroad employees IN the state
reaches close TO Sio, 900. 600.
Crews were laid OFF IN every de.
partment and others were put on
half time. This without any fault
OF theirs. Every railroad in the
state suffered more or less from the
strikes that were insuguIated by
the autocrats of the Western Fed.
Grafton OF Miners and what should
have been prosperous railroad
year was turned into a reminder OF
/ So3. when Wsiteism was rampant
and the seeds were sowp that have
had since TO be Ieaped
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-08

THERE Is not a weak spot on the
Republican ticket II there was
the people would not be fiocking
to il as they are doing. This is a
very poor year for Democrats.
Too bad So sorry, While there's
life there's torlorn hope. OF
course, ani ii at FIRST you don'r
succeed. try. try again.
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-08
Desert lsnd.-eiosi Proof.
U. =. LAND OyrIcE.
. N a ~, S-a.k. sa-n.

u. ;. LAND DyriCE.
PukBLo. CoLoRADo, September II, isOi.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ Alva woodford, assignee of Lutte s. Gee. ot
Yeiser. Colorado, has filed notice Of intention
to make proof on his de-ert-land claim No ~,
for the !. OF the nw =. and the So =, sec "a;
fore the Clerk Of the District Court at La Jun.
Ia, Colorado. on Monday. the sth day Of Novem.
b-r, 1904.
He names the following witnesses to prov.
the complete irrigation and reclamation of ;. id
land: A. X. Yei~cr. ID. r. Yeiser Mr.. Clara
Walker, $. Anstine. all Of Yeiser Colorado.
3. 4. ABBEY. Register.
First publication, September II. 1904.
Last publication. October y, 1901
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-08
TALKrNc abou. strawberrie.

TALKING abou. strawberries,
what do you think of specimens
six inches in circumference? Such
however. are part of the horticul-
tural display OF Colorado at St.
Louis, and these berries are rec
commended as possessing lasting
qualities in keeping with their size
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-08

IL is evident that the Centennial
State can produce something be,
sides minerals and miners Giots--
American Farmer.
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-08
oessrt lsad-.Fiasi p.ees.
U; $. LAND OyyIcE,

u s. LAND OvvIcE)
ruEnLo. CoLoRApns Sepsemher u. 1901.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ Carrie h. boyd, assignee Of Hattie N.
Stewart, Of La Junta. Colorado. has filed not cs.
Of intention 70 make proof on her dcscrt-claim
No. -, for the nv y. soc II; ne Il sec II. tn =,
s, range = ", before the Clerk of the District
Court at La Junta. Colorado. on Wednesday.
the Sth day Of November. 1904.
She names the following witnesses 70 prove
the complete irritation and reclamation Of "a id
land: Charles A. Mitchell. Jonathan Osborn.
Sr., Jane. Osborn, John Osborn. Jr.. all Of La
Junta, Colorado.
3. A. ABBEY. Register
First publication. September q. 1901.
Last publication, October D. 1904.
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-08
In four states in the union tn

In four states in the union the
vote OF women will have a consid-
erabie effect upon the result on the
Sth OF November. 1t is fair to as
sumo that fully nine-tenths OF this
vote will be cast for Roosevelt be
cause a woman loves hero as
much as does a man.
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-08

The Odd Fellows of COLORADO
are planning to build state home
to cost in the vicinity OF $50, 900.
Glenwood Springs, the world-fa
nous summer resort of.the Centen.
nial state, probably will tender the
grand lodge building site.
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-08
Desert Ls~s--eiesl 1sees.
U. 8. LAND Ory1cE

o 8. LAND OFYlCE,
NOTICE % IS HaREEf EEf"Sf GIVEN II M Thar
~ Loretta Nelson. Of Yciscr, Colorado, has
filed notice Of intention 20 make proof on her
\, and \ Of the - y. see -; sw Y and sw "a
Of the nv y. Sc 3, tp q :. range 81 ". before
tho Clerk OF the District Court At La Junta,
bef, 19u.
She names the following witnesses to provd
the comp1sse irrigation and reclamation Of sale
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-08

THERE are SO many things which
the Democrats are at present view
ing with alarm, that they may be
scared to death when they see
Roosevelt's majority in November.
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-08

WHILE s. II. White. the demo
cratic candidate for district attor
ney, is very busy making speeches
aud prophecies IN Otero county,
II. II. Low, the republican candi
date, is very Busy prosecuting city
boodIers in Pueblo. Mr.. White
recently visited Sugar City, where
the republicans have cinch on a
majority. and in an interview with
a Pueblo Star Journal reporter
concerning the trip, made demo
cratic hot air spiel as follows:
"The lowest possible majority Tor
Adams in Otero county will be oS6
votes. The sentiment in the farm
ing community is very strong
against Governor Peabody. making
Republicans express themselves to
the effect that the only hope for
their party in the future is the de
feat OF Peabody at this time. ;"
This spiel sounds very much like
some OF those made by A. c. Ken
nedy, while running for sheriff in
1899 Kennedy had Barr beaten
by eS6 votes also, but after the
votes were counted Barr had a ma
jority Of 4oI. The ancient inIunc
ton, Don't count your chickens
before they hatch" will apply very
nj cely in this instance.
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-08

land; Clara Walker. Al.s woodfard. and yoAn
G. Je~ell- all Of iei,~r, Colorado. and Chafie.
c. Carson. Of High Colombo.
s. A. ABBEY. Rsxi.t<r.
First pabiiestioa- Sep<eGh-r n, lxDA-
La-t publicstioo- October ~ 1904
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-08
SATURDAY, OCTOBER s. 1904
REPUBLICAN TICKET

FoH President,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
FoE VICE PRs-IDESr.
CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS.
Fon GnvEESoH,
JAMES II. PEABODY,
FoR LIEurEsAsT GovEEsog.
JESSIE q. MCDONALD.
FoR SECRETARY or STATE.
JAMES cowIE.
FoR TKKA-URKH
JOHN A. HOLMBERG
FoH aUprroE,
A.E. BENT.
Fog ArToRsE, 6EsrR,L.
NATHAN C. MILLER
surERIsrEspnsr PuHLIo IssrEucrios,
KATHERINE l.. CRAIG.
PoR REorSrs STAT. UNIVERSITY,
Dn. THOMAS d. BAIRD,
HAROLD d. THOMPSON.
FoR CosGREsssAN At L,EoE,
f.. 2. BRooks.
FoR CosGREss, SEcosp DIsrRIcr.
II. NJ. HoGG.
Fox DISTRICT ArroHsrr.
J. II. II. Low.
FoR STATE SENATOR,
7. =. GODDING. JR
PoR REPRESENTATIVE,
T. }. STANLEY.
FoR CousrY CLKRk
HARRY u. GARwOOD.
foR COUNTY TKEs-uEEK,
C. A. BEERBoHN
FoR Cousrr Jupor,
A. c. SLOAN.
For SHERtFY.
GEORGE BARR.
FoR ASSESSOR.
U. 5. RINGER.
FoR COUNTY SURyEioR.
X. A. SAWYER.
FoR SurEEIsrESpEsr or SCHOOLS,
MRS. CARRIE F.. MONEY.
FoR CoRoSER,
BILLY GREEN.
Cos~IssIosER, FIRST DIsrRICr,
]. ". FISHER.
COMMISSIONERS. SECOND DISTRICT,
GEORGE INGALLS,
FoR CHuxY JusrIoE or THE PEACE,
II. n. CLARK.
FoE ASSOCIATE JusTIcE OF THE PEACE.
c. l.. sEELEY.
FoR CoSsrABLEs,
J. II. MELVIN,
5. W. BROWN.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-11-24
TRIBUTES TO sTATEMAN.
kilograms From ALI over the
Country to Col. Breckin-
ridge'sFamily. Special
HOnOrs For the
FuueraI To-Day.

Lexington, KY, Nov. 20.-All the
immediate kin, save his brother,
Mainr General Jos. G. Breckinridge,
and his son, Robert, who are abroad,
have arrived for the funeral of Col.
w. C. p. Breckenridge tomorrow
evening, from the First Presbyterian
church.
Telegrams from all parts of the
country to-day have brought express
sions of sympathy to the family OF
the dead statesman. Local papers are
crowded with tributes from friends,
war comrades and colleagues in pub
| lie life.
The Mayor has issued proclama-
ton convening the general council IL
special session to adopt resolutions
and calling upon business houses tt
close their doors during the funeral
The chamber of commerce and Lex
ington bar will also hold specla
! meetings to take action on his death
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-11-24
GOSSIP Of THE WORLD.
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM
DIVERS SOURCES.
rhe Latest Telegraphic News OF the
Day Boiled Down to q
Focus For Busy
Readers.

The direst calamity of the cam
paign impends. There is a threat to
publish in q series Of volumes the
speeches of the campaign.
The st. Louis exposition has paid
off its debt to the government. Now
Uncle Sam will be unable to fore
close his mortgage on the Pike, and
will be compelled once more to fall
back upon congress as his sole winter
amusement.
There is some curiosity to know
whether the incoming congress will
admit the territories to statehood.
This cannot be determined until the
Republican managers have an op-
portunity to examine the returns to
ascertain how the territories voted.
Bakersfield, CAL, Nov. 21.-Wil-
liam Crutchfeld, middle aged
man, walked into the county Jail to-
day and gave himself up, saying
that he was implicated in murder
committed in Winston, N. c., six
teen years ago, and that he and
three other boys were the slayers.
Asheville, Nov. 2O.-John O.
Crimes, a well-known young man
of thss city, employed as book-keeper
in the nursery department of the
Vanderbilt estate, at Biltmore, COM
mitted suicide this morning between
1e antIf.l o'clock by, taking poison
and then plunging into the river. 1t
is said that love affair is respons-
ible./
Petersburg, Va, Nov. 2t.-Fore-
paugh & Sells Brothers circus, whose
pay car was robbed at Tarboro, N.
c., last Saturday of $31 200 in cash,
arrived here this morning en- route
10 Shelbyville, five miles from Co.
lumbus, Ohio, where the circus will
go into winter quarters. Nothing
new was learned about the robbery
The men were paid off last night.
Vienna, Nov. 21.-More than ter
thousand Russian deserters are il
Galicia. There are a thousand O
them hungry and shivering. They
keep themselves alive by begging
Every day they throng the offices o
relief committees to obtain a piece o
bread and place to sleep Th'
fugitives come from all parts Of Rus
sia. some of them from the IN ost dis
tant provinces. Their object in flee
ing from their country is to escap
conscription for servive with th
army in Manchuria..