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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15
In His "Weakes' Part"

Bishop David Sessums. of New Or
leans, tells a quaint st0ry-the expe-
rience Of Southern clergyman.
The clergyman, Mr.. Bobbett, had
returned to little town where he had
been minister many years before. To
his amazement he found, as sexton of
his old church, the same antebellum
darby who mad filled that post during
lis incumbency.
well, Uncle Pete, are you still
alive: the minister asked
'Jes' $3.50, Mars Bobbett. I'm
pow'ful troubled with the rheumatic
but thank the Lo'd l can still hold my
haid up and my limbs amt gone back
on me .yit. But, Mars Bobbett. how
is you? l dom think you looking as
peart as you used to do
Bobbett shook his head, says the
New York Times. He was suffering
from the aftermath Of a severe attack
Of nervous exhaustion, which found
proof of its presence in racking head
aches.
Il suffer n good deal with my head.
Uncle Pete" he answered. Sometimes
it feels like it would set me crazy" Old
Pete nodded his head in sympathy.
THAT'S jes' So Mars Bobbett," he
answered, Il always have said that
illness takes n man in his wcakes' spot
Deed, Mars Bobbett. it's a fac"
The Rev. Mr.. Bobbett always refers
to his head as his "weakes' part"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15

Emperor Williams throat is reported
all right.
Olga Nethersole was hooted in her new
play in London.
Russia favors a commercial treaty with
the United States.
A mutiny in the Black Sea fleet was
suppressed by force.
The recent election in Italy indicates
more power for the Pope.
The Irish Nationalist party has been
split into warning factions.
An attempt is being made to establish
woman suffrage in Finland.
Turkey is ordering modern batteries
OF artillery to cost $1O,000,0O0.
There has been riot of students at
the Royal University of Ireland.
An earthquake shook several Mexican
cities. but did no serious damage.
Suffering is reported at Adrianople. in
Macedonia, and many people will starve.
The German consular agent at Urfa
was severely beaten by Turkish soldiers.
Socialists have been arrested in Rome
for distributing pamphlets in the army.
Russian deserters are to be sent to
America with free passes from Austria.
The revolutionary movement in Bull
raria is spreading at an alarming rate.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15

He dashed his free hand into the
half-seen face Ct mis- opponent. His
lnuckles slipped from the tough,
greasy skin. He struck again as fruit
lessly. The third blow caught the
creature squarely on ais sunken nos
trils, and he released Talbot's hand
with a grunt.
As the man Sprarg back on the de-
ftnsivo the beast turned aside, and
using his long arms like clutches,
shufled rapidly toward the door.
Uncertain whether the affair had
ended or not, Talbot CROPPED hastily
about until his hands came in contact
with the gun. Slipping a cartridge
into the empty chamber, he walked
cautiously TO the door. The veranda
was bare and rain-swepC. Both Beppo
and the creature had disappeared.
After a moment Of hesitation he
stepped out on the sodden grass and
went to the corner Of the house. AS
the weird, blush light he saw the
beast halfway up a magnolia within
few PAGES OF him.
AS darkness came again he heard
the great brute leap to the ground
and scramble away into the desolate
grove. Then, except for the storm
sounds, there was silence.
Certain confused memories of his
school geography told Talbot that the
creature was the great Borneo ape, or
orang-outan. The rounded shoulders
and massive chest had held the COM
bined strength of two men. Talbot
wondered, with quick, Involuntary
look about him, if any more such
beasts had escaped from the circus.
Presently BeppO came mincing Tn to
him from somewhere out Of the shad-
ows. The expression on his puppy
face was such a ludicrOus mixture OF
fear and hope that Talbot laughed.
Yes, he's gone, cid fellow" he said.
But just the same, you and I'll go
back to Jessie and Ripper tonight, wet
or no wet. It'll be mighty restful to
know there's nothing between me and
the clouds but a few pine edgings.-
Youths Companion.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15
BIG BREAK IN STOCKS.
Prices of Securities Drop from Two to
Ten Points.

Wall street Thursday passed through
the worst panic it had seen since the
terrible crash of May Q, 1901-the day
of the elimination of the Northern Pa
cifc corner" Prices dropped from to
10 or II points. Stocks of all descrip-
tions were sacrificed, the good with the
bad, and the losses in both classes were
on about an equal average. Rumors of
distress in the Wall street district among
prominent houses were plentiful. But
i'll all cases they were strenuously denied,
and, until late in the afternoon, no re-
ports of failures, or of difficulties in pass
ing accounts through the stock exchange
clearing house had been made.
Amalgamated Copper was the leader
in the decline which brought on the
panic. For three days it had been break
ing in a sensational manner. Colorado
Fuel and Iron. another property cOntroll-
ed by the Rockefeller Standard Oil mill
ions, suffered Il break even greater than
that of Amalglmated Copper. Sugar,
the Stec!s, Union Pacific. St. Paul and
other standard rails were among the
heavy sufferers also.
The panic began in New York when
the suspension of ". f. Badeau of the
Consolidated Exchange was announced.
The suspension came after the weakness
had been strenuously contested by sup
porting orders. The fluctuations were
violent and frequent. Toward the end
Of the first hour support seemed to be
abandoned and prices slumped through
out. Calling for additional margins by
alarmed brokers precipitated heavy liqui-
dation in all directions.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15
War and Election.

Since the commencement of the Russo
japanese war Il careful account Of the
Russian losses, as reported in a London
pro-Japanese paper. and also of the Jap
anese losses. as claimed by an important
Russian daily. have been kept by one
who delights in having figures to prove
it by on all occasions. The result is
much like the claims of opposing political
armies during the week preceding cleo
ton. as may be seen.
Up to the present time the Russians
have lost 4.379,700 men. according to
japanese statements. while the japanese,
according to Russian statements. have
lost 5.72S, S00-these on land alone. On
the sea, according to the same state
ments. the Russians have lost S4S vessels
and the japanese 49,
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15
WOMAN mi LAWS GRIP.
Mrs. Chadwick Taken Into Custody by
Federal Officers.

With the arrest in New York Of Mrs.
Cassie l.. Chadwick and her arraignInent
before a United States commissioner on
technical charge Of aiding and abettinG
bank official in misapplying the funds
of national bank, the second stage in
this remarkable case was begun. Mrs.
Chadwick is accused of getting $4,000
out Of the Citizens National Bank OF
Oberlin, Ohio. ON check of her own.
dated Aug n, 1903, which the bank GER
titled, although she has no money there.
Section 800 Of the United States revised
statutes makes it q misdemeanOr. punish
allie by from five to ten years imprison
ment, to thus aid and abet officers of a
national bank in misapplying its funds.
Men who profess to have an intimate
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15
IuST A BOYS DOG.

No, stree, that dog won't bite;
Not a bit o. dangeri
What's his breed? Shore don't know;
Jest a boys dog" stranger.
No St. Bernard-yet last year,
Time the snow was deepest,
Dragged a little shaver home
Where the nilI was steepest.
Amt a bulldog, but You bet
'Twouldn't do to scott him.
Fastened On a tramp one dme-
Couldn't pry him off him.
Not pointer-jest the same,
When it is all over,
Amt better critter round
Startin' up the plover.
Sell him? Say, there amt his price,
Not in all the Nation.
Jest boy dog" that's his breed
Finest in creation.
-lcI.Cadburgh Wilson, in y Y. Sun.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15
Sparks from the Wires.

The United States Brick Company.
capitalized at $5,S00,000, was organized
in Reading, Pa, by combining four
plants.
George J. Baer, formerly assistant
postmaster at Kansas City. was ground
to death under the wheels of train in
that city.
Thomas W. Mcuregor. clerk il the
Postoffice Department, convicted of de-
frauding the government on pouch con-
tract, began his term of two years in the
Maryland penitentiary
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15

| VIII Tie statement
that time will show this to be the most
stupendous and far-reaching case of its
kind in many years. Already the cOun-
try has been startled by the disclosures
which have followed one after another
IN quick succession since Mrs. Chadwick's
affairs were brought before the public
Since that time Mrs. ChadWick'S
known indebtedness has grown from less
than 100000 to more than 100000
and her counsel has said that claims
against her may amount to S2O.OOO,OOO,
for all he knows. The validity of some
OF the claims, however. said the at
torney, was another matter. In the same
period at least two banks have taken
official cOgnizance of the case and the
federal officers have taken it upon them
selves to investigate the validity of notes
aggregating more than S1,0O0,O00 which
bear the name of Andrew Carnegie. Mr..
Carnegie, the iron master, has stated
that he never signed any notes, that he
never has had any dealings with Mrs.
Chadwick, to whom the notes in question
were made payable.
Probably not in the history of the
United States has there been anything
similar in unusual circumstances and
magnitude to the Chadwick borrowings.
II is known by the statement of Presi-
dent Beekwith Of the insolvent Citizens
National Bank of Oberlin, Ohio, that
notes for at least 81 100000 Endorsed by
Mrs. Chadwick, are outstanding; the Sc
curities said to be held by Iri Reynolds
o. Cleveland figure to the extent of So
100000; Herbert ID. Newton of Boston
has claims for $190.S00 and it has been
asserted by those conversant with the
strange case that number of banks not
yet mentioned in public have made large
loans to Mrs Chadwick.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15
The Peruna Almanac in 100000
Homes.

The Peruna Lucky Day Almanac
has become a fixture in over eight
million homes 1t can be obtained
from all druggists free Be sure to
inquire early. The 1905 Almanac is
already published, and the supply will
soon be exhausted. Do not put il off.
Get one to-day.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15
inappropriate,

The dogs of war held a consulta-
ton.
obviously" they said, this is a
case in which we can't be loosed with
out violating the conventiOnaIities
What have we to do with q bear
fghtT-Chicago Tribune.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15
EXCusable.

He-They say feathers are all the
rage this year.
She-Yes-and beads. too.
He-Paint and powder are always
more or less in vogue, aren't they?
She-Yes. But, then. you must re-
member this is the age of Indian
fadS
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15
NIOnarchS.

The kings manifested great cordiality
as they met, the Kaiser kissing Mr.
Morgan ON both cheeks, and Mr.. Nor
gan letting him.
Mr.. Morgan wore the uniform of
German admiral. and the Kaiser the seer
sucker suit of a captain of industry.
At parting the Kaiser ordered salute
of fifty guns to be fired by the feet.
while Mr.. Morgan directed that all Sc
curities On the Berlin Bourse be bulled
one point.-Life.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15

Mrs. Windows eocxHua STRUT FOR Chi!drsa
testhnR; softens the gums, reduces Inflammation, a.
LAYS pain. cures wind collie. . bottle
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15

San Francisco has adopted the plan
of taxing each theatre pass 10 cents
for the benefit of the Actors Home.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrudng Piles.
Your druggist will refund mOneyif PAZO ONT
MENT fails to cure you in 8 to II days. SOC.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30
A Few Things 70 Remember

That if you want first GLASS, up-to-dste
pictures, pstronize your home Photogrs-
pher. F. s Mcknight.
That Mcknight guarantees to make
nothing but the best aud latest styles OF
work.
That Mcknight uses nothing but tht
best material the market affords.
That Meningitis pictures will not turn
yellow aud fade out.
That if you want good, durable work
that will last, go to Nick nights.
That Mex night will not turn ont cheap
shoddy work of any kind.
That Mex night can't afford to do any
thing but first Glass work.
That Mex nights work will stand the
test, anywhere.
That Meningitis prices are as tow as
strictly first class work can be made.
That Mcknight is your home Photog
rapher, therefore you should patronize
him
That it will pay you to examine Nc
Knights work aud prices before going
elsewhere.
That Meningitis new Studio Is in the
K,mmei building, north side Commerce
Street
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30
Circuit Court.

The Circuit Court, after n busy and In
tsresting session. was scheduled for al
iourupsnt yesterday afternoon. large
number of civil and criminal cases wers
disposed of by dismissal, continuance,
noll- pressed and otherwise, and only u
few convictions Oh grave charges were
entered. Below We give result Of several
cases Of interest, though by 20 means a
full report of the proceedings.
The State against Louis Beeks, negro,
charged With wife murder, resulted III a
. verdict of mot guilty"
Ii the case of John Williams for kill
ing another negro at Strong's few
months ago, the verdict aa- guilty" ana
the jury fI-d the penalty at life impris-
nsnt in the penit-ntiary- A motion for
new trial was overTuled aud the case
will be appealed.
William Pope, negro, was convicted of
burglary and larceny on the premises of
l.. II. Pickle, near Greenbrier, and sen
ssnced TO tvo yesrs ia the penitentiary.
he had only few months ago completed
. term of service for the State, for sim
liar of-use.
The trial of Frank Thompson for the
kiiling of Mr.. McGraw resulted in IA CON
viction. IL will be remembered that on
the same charge he Was convicted of man
slaughter, but the supreme court reversed
the judgment of the lower court aud gave
him q uew trial. At the time Of this re-
port sentence had not been pronounced,
but IL Is probable that 1t will be the same
a. before, aud also probable that II Will
sgain be appealed.
Among the civil cases disposed of Was
one IN which }. O. Clay claimed damages
Of the Illinois Central Railroad for the
burning of . barn, caused, as alleged, by
sparks from locomotive. The jury re
turned verdict for plaintiff for $3.50 90
From the same cause ia another case j. o.
Clay and Ass Watson were awarded $50
for . quantity of hay destroyed, and
Wheeler Watson $50 for machinery.
During the absence of Hon. George Il.
Mitchell the Court appointed Mr.. Jos.
Houston "a District Attorney pro ten, al
honor as worthily woru as 1t was well
Dsrited.
After = session VI eleven days the grand
jury adjourned, returning A. true bills
Of indictment The report of that body
affords evideGce that every matter
ef material concern to the county, "a
yell the probing into criminal offenses
received thorough consideration, and
presents -Old Monroe in favorable
light IN most respects The report Is an
able docnmept-a Ene state paper" as
IL wer--the full text of which appears
elsewhere and will be read with absorb
ing intsresr.
At noon Wednesday the local bar held
. meeting, presided over by former
chancellor Baxter Mcfarland, and adopt
cd resolutions ENDORSING the eight years
administration Of Judge L. .. Sykes, aud
warmly recommending him to Governor
for disappointment. The Weekly heart
lily indorses the language of the resolu-
tions, which are printed elsewhere. aud
adopts IL 81 an expression Of its own
sentiment on the subject.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30
The Grand Jury's Final Report

To Hon. E. .. Sykes, Judge of the
First Judicial District Of Mis-
sissippi
Sir-We the grand Jurors en-
pamela for the September term
Of this honorable court, having
concluded the task assigned Us,
beg TO submit this our final report,
and ask to be discharged.
We have been in session ii days,
during which time we have given
patient attention to every COM
plant or report that was respect
fully submitted We have examin-
Cd IS witnesses and returned II
bills of indictment.
Well knowing and thoroughly
approaching your interest in the
public roads, the highways of the
husbandmeD, We take pleasure in
reporting their greatly improved
condition, thanks to the enterprise
and personal attention and super
vision in their several districts of
the members Of the board of SUI
psrvisors; and are glad to be able
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30

and whose patience, promptness
and urbanity were highly appre-
ciated.
Our labors were greatly facili-
tated by the energy and celebrity
of Sheriff r. G. Orenshaw and his
efficient staff. All papers issued
by Us were served with a degree of
promptness and accuracy highly
commendable, and every official
demand made upon his Office was
promptly and cheerfully met.
To Circuit Clerk l.. A Wood
and his able Deputy, g. q. Ray.
We were indebted for prompt ser
vice and ready cooperation, and
every assistance it was in their
power at any time to render.
In conclusion, We extend our
warmest thanks to your honor for
characteristic courtesies and many
evidences of confidence and con-
sideration; and for the support
that was none the less relied upon
because of the lack of ostentatious
manifestation on your part.
In view of the fact that your
term is drawing to close, the
members of this body beg to join
with oar aud CLIENTELE in earnest
recommendation that the Execu-
tive shall name you rs your own
successor in position you adorn,
and, for which your talents and ac-
quirments peculiarly qualify you.
po-~te,.l.,
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30
Disappearance of Mr.. Loeb.
ridge.

Mr.. Frank Lochridge, whose home is in the
Darracott neighborhood, disappeared 10 q most
mysterious manner a week ago from Last Mon
day. He had been at work for Mr.. Will Gay,
who resides on the opposit e side Of the Tom
bgbee river just east of the Lochridse home.
and left MIR. Gays house. for his own house,
a; the noon hour of the Monday referhcd to,
telling him that he intended dynamitinK the
river for fish on his way across.
Mr. Lochridge did not reach home aud Tues
day evening after his disappearance a party
went in search of him.
1t was thought that in dynamitins for fish
some accident had occurred aud that his body
would be found ia the river. The boat which
he would have used in getting across the river
was found about thirty yards below the cross
ing. The river dragged but no trace of Mr..
Lochrdse his body was found.
Up To this writing the disappearance is
shrouded with mystery.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30

/ want the citizens Of Aberdee
and vicinity to know that l am
now located in my new Studio in
the Kimmel Building, north side
of Commerce street, where / Am
prepared to do as fine Photograph
work MS can be made in the South.
All you have to do to be co6vinc-
ed of this fact ia to visit my Stu
do and see the work l am max
ing. 1t speaks for itself. 1t is not
necessary to go to Memphis, Bir-
minghsm or any other city to
get city finished work, aud pay
big prices for it. for you can pet
just as fine work right at home,
and at much cheaper prices. Thsse
are facts that I can prove.
Respectfully,
1t F. 8. MCKNfNHr.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30

Will DO opened on our counters
for the inspection of our custom
era. This is one of the most prac-
tical events in merchandise his
tory. This sale has become
known from the Atlantic to the
Pacific IS the greatest money
saving proposition ever offered
the public through a retail dry
goods nouse. We have made
preparations larger than ever be-
fore undertaken. 80 far in advance
of usual lines. that every market
has poured in its largest economy
and most practical novelty. The
goods are all up to this houses
standard of quality, which bear 3
out the fact. invariably a lower
price THAI ours, means correspond
ing lover quality.
When you come to the city we
invite you to visit our store. We
have made the greatest prepara-
tions to give our customers goods
at mill cost that We have ever at
tempted. In every department
for the next ten days there will
be scores of extraordinary money
saving events for our visitors. You
can save enough money by buy
ing all your Fall and Winter
necessities during this great sale,
to pay expenses Of your trip many
times over.
We invite you to RvaH yourself
of all the privileges this great sale
offers.
Respectfully.
TuoADanN HsV e 10
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30
Meeting of the Aberdeen Bar.

At a meetin., of the Aberdeen Bar held at the
Court House on Monday. Sept. 70, 1904. Judge
Ba xter Mcfarland presiding as Chairman and
". II. Clifton Secretary.
After the Chairman explained the object of
the meeting To bee for the purpose of passing
suitable resolutions, endorsing the administra-
tion of Judge r. .. Sykes and requested the
Governor To appoint him n his own successor.
a committee on resolutions were appointed
consisting of Capt. X Z Houston, Geo J. Left.
wicf. ii. ). Gilleylen, Il. II. Mcfarland and
W. ii. Clifton. who were requestion To prepare
appropriate resolutions and report to subse-
quent meeting
The Bar again assembled in meeting at the
Court House the - inst. Judge McFarla u a
presiding. and IA. > Gilleyl len acting as See
rotary, when the report of COMMITTEES, through
its Chairman. X. +. Houston, submitted the
following resolutions. which We're unanimously
adopted BY the Bar and the same committee
continued and authorized communicate
mith members of the different Bars in this
Judicial District, requesting their co-opertion
and urging Governar Nardaman To- ppoint
Judge Sykes:
presiding Judge of this district abont eight
years and whereas, this is the last term of tile
circuit court of Monroe Comfy before the ap-
pointment of his successor;
And Whereas, Judge Sykes being our neigh
Dor and friend. as we'll as Judge, and We being
DESTROYS of offering him some evidence of our
esteem Judge aud personal regard a
man aud a friend, be il therefore resolved;
First-That commend the life and bearing
OF Judge Sykes, the man, fitting and dignity
ing the high office he holds.
Second-That endorse his admins ira ton
for eight years of an office of great dignity and
Importance without fear and without reproach
that We commend his fairness and Justice To
the rich and poor alike; that appreciate
his unbiased courtesy ana lberality to the
entire Bar; that We reciprocate his unwavering
confidence in the fair dealing and honor of the
lawyers practicins before him.
Resolved Third-ThaL We commend his name
tn the Governor for disappointment for another
term that his experience aud patience; that
his learning and high sense of justice, that the
qualities of his mind now in the prime of ma
ture life. all commend him his own success
cor.
Resolved Fourth-That these resolutions be
certified To the other Bars of this judicial dis
trict for endor. ement.
Z HOUSTON,
G. j. LEFTWICH,
IL 5 GlLLEYLEN
b. H. MCFARLAND.
W. II. CLIFTON.
Committee