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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
FINANCIAL.

1t is long lane that has no turning
Asphalt and Lake Superior shareholG-
ers see their stocks advance while
others fall.
Joha w. Gates has swung around and
is a bear on coffee, cotton and stocks.
He is not supposed to be speculat'ng
heavily in wheat or corn.
London sold about 1000 shares OF
Pennsylvania. There are still conflict
ing reports about that company's need
for large SUM- OF money i'll the near
future.
One more per cent. dividend or the
first preferred stock will dissolve Read
ing's' voting trust The trustees are
c. s. w. Packard. oi Philadelphia, and
J. P. Morgan and p. p. Olcott, OF New
York.
1t IS considered significant in bank
ing CIRCLES that the Bank OF England
has not changed It's role of discount
in spite oil war rumors. They say in
London that the bank is the truest ba-
rometer i'll Europe on international
affairs.
The total liabilities OF the thirty one
national banks OF Philadelphia on Jan
uary ~ were 5000, I58,4i.s, which was an
increase OF $Io,24S,3I4 i'll little over
two months. he bank circulation
amounted to SII .ooSS32, a decrease OF
S5oo8or The capital stock remained
unaltered, at $2I.oo5. 900.
News comes from Toronto that n
probe into some OF Lake Superior's
contracts is to be made. 1t would
be exceedingly pertinent for the stock
holders TO know At this time just how
that $3o.ooc, 600 or more cash was spent
at the 500. II is particularly timely
subject since the property has been
foreclosed for debt of less than a
quarter al that sum.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
Minor Monitor.

COnAecticut fruit growers declare
their peach crop this year will be very
small
The French Senate rejected the bill
for the compulsory abolition of EN-
yloyment agencies.
Fire Chief Croker was reinstated by
o unanimous decision of the Appellate
Division of New York
Five single-turret monitors built dur.
ing the early days of the Civil War
are 10 be sold for junk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12

After buying huge bunch of roses
for his daughter and taking her TO the
German-American ball at Philadelphia,
Pa. Colonel Edward T. II. Floerekey
called on his wife. from whom he
had been separated for more than two
years. and shot her..
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
Blydenburgh Convicted.

The jury in the Blydenburgh murder
ease at Eidora. Iowa. came in with
verdict of guilty of murder in the first
degree and recommending life imprls
Onment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
charged with Robbing Letters.

Fred A. Woodruff. twenty-one years
old, carrier of special delivery let
tiers attached to the Ithaca IN. " post
Office, has been arrested on the charge
OF opening and embezzling the contents
of special delivery letters.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
$50. GOO Fire in Binghamton.

A fire Quilted the factory of the Com
mercial Envelope and Paper Company.
one of the chief industries of Bling
hamton, N. Y, causing $4,000 damage
and throwing 200 persons out Of work.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12

The battleship Iowa. while testing
her batteries ON her way down the Al.
lantic coast on February 4. blew on
the muzzles of both eight-ineh guns in
her forward starboard turret.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
ARRESTED For pouhle NLnr,le...

Frank Barker is under arrest at Lin.
coin. New. en- the charge of numbering
his brother and wife on a farm. The
bodies were found buried under a cow.
shed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12

100 Firemen Sent From Wilmington.
Two Gre engines and 100 firemen left
Wilmington. Del. on a call for assist
ance from Baltimore.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12

Labor Leader Driven From CITY.
Vice President Dwyer. of the Interna-
tional Brotherhood of Transfers, who
came here from the East 10 direct the
strike OF carriage drivers OF Kansas
City, Mo-. was ordered from the city
by the police.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
snsnect commits snicide.

A. Hill Terry. of Wilmington. n. c.,
charged with the murder of his son-in-
law. committed suicide in his cell by
cutting his throat.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
Aid Sent From Altoona.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany's Fire Department. at Altoona.
Pa, one engine. two hose wagons and
100 men, started for Baltimore.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12

Montreal in the Eastern League.
Montreal has taken the place Of the
Worcester team In the Eastern circuit
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-05
Estate of Caroline e. Hall.

Notice of Settlement and Application for Distri
button.
OTATE OF VERMONT, At q session
- District OF Bennington IS. OF the Probate
Court. holden at the Probate ONCE, in Benning
ton, in said District, on the 25th day OF
Marcb, A. d. 1901
Present John V. Carney. Judge.
Henry 7. Cushman administrator de bOnis
non with the will annexed OF the estae of Caro-
line f. Hall, late of Bennington, In said
district deceased, presents his admnistra-
ton account for examination and allowance,
and makes application for a decree of dis.
tribution and partition of the estate Of said
deceased.
WhereupOn, 1t is ordered by said Court, that
said account and said application be referred 70
a session thereof. 90 be held at the Probate ONCE
aforesaid. on the 18th day Of April, A ID. 1904.
for hearing and decision thereon: And II IS
further ordered, that notice thereof be gwen
10 all parties interested, by publication OF the
same three.week successfully in the Benning'
ton Evening Banner "a newspaper published at
Bennington, previous to said time appointed for
hearing, that they may appear at said time and
place and show cause, If any they may have,
why said account should not be allowed, and
such decree made.
A record whereof is ordered to be made,
A true record.
Attest. JOHN V. CARNEY, Judge.
A true copy of the original record.
I3w3 Attest JOHN V. CARNEY. Judge.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-05
BEstate of Giovanni cozzio.

OTATE OF NERMONT I At a Probate
y District of BennmgtCu, IS. Court held al
the Probate once within and toi said District,
on the 18th day of March, A. ID. 1904.
Present Hon John V. Carney, Judge.
A copy OF the last will and testament OF Coz
Zio Giovanni, late of ReadsborO, in the County
OF Benningtonan state of Vermont, deceased,
duly proved and allowed in lad by the Court in
Tione, Austria. and OF the probate thereof be.
ing presented to the court here, that the same
instrument may be- allowed in this State, as the
last will and testament of the said deceased,
and that said copy may be died and recorded
in the Probate Court for the District OF Ben
nngtOn aforesaid, agreeably to the statute In
such case made and provided; II is hereby
ordered that all persons concerned be notified
20 appear before said court at session thereof
to be holden at the Probate ONCE en- the 4th
day of April. A. ID. 1904, and contest the allow
ance of said instrument and the Hing and re-
cOrding OF the copy Of said will, and the probate
thereof as aforesaid If they see cause, for which
purpose IL Is further ordered that copy OF the
record OF this order be published three weeks
successfully in the Bennington Evening Banner,
a newspaper printed at Bennington In this state,
all which publications shall be previous TO said
time appointed for hearing.
JOHN V. CARNEY, Judge,
~ 81 ~ '''' - JOHN V. CARNEY, Judge.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-05
Political difference Mt Lnwton.

LAWTON, Okla, April 81. T. Rus
sell of the State Democrat has shot
and severely wounded Colonel j. W.
Hawkins, former assistant chief Of
police, while the Democratic county
convention was organizing. Hawkins
was shot in the right thigh, the left
knee and the abdomen. The streets
were crowded when RUSSELL fired three
shots. 1t is said, before Hawkins drew
a pistol. Hawkins fired at Russell as
Russell ran from behind wagon to a
stairway, but the shots went wild.
From the stairway Russell fired again,
but ineffectively. Hawkins asked the
crowd to stand out Of the way before
he fell. Russell is in jail. Both men
were active in politics.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-05
EvnngeIists want to Save Powers.

EvhnEeIists Want to Save Powers.
CHICAGO, April 5.-Resolutions re-
questing Governor Beckham of Ken
lucky to interfere in the case Of Caleb
Powers, convicted and sentenced to die
for the murder of the late Governor
Goebel, have been passed at a meeting
Of evangelists and Christian workers
conducting services here under the
auspices of the Presbyterian church.
The resolutions request Governor Beck
ham to make use Of the pardoning
power either setting Powers free or Sc
curing the convicted man a new trial.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-05
Notice to Sell Real Estate of
Julia G. Church, Deceased.

CtTATE OF VERMONT, In Probate Court
Bloomington County, IS. held at the Probate
once in Bennington, in and for said district
on the 18th day of March. A. ID. 1904.
Present John v. Carney, Judge.
Stella Church CoTbett, Administrative de
bonis non with the viii annexed OF the estate
of Julia C. Church, late OF SALISBURY in said
district, deceased, makes application to said
Court for license 10 sell all OF the real estate
of said deceased, situate in the town
of SALISBURY. in said district OF Bennlng-
ton, for bounds and description reference
may be had to the land records in the Towr
Clerks office of the town of SALISBURY, repre-
sentng that the sale of said real estate Is neces
sary TO pay the debts of said deceased and
expenses of administration.
WhereupOn 1t is ordered by said court that
said application be referred 10 session thereof
TO be held at the Probate once IN Bennington
in said district on the 9Th day OF April, A; ID.
1904, for hearing and decision thereon: and II Is
further ordered that all persons interested pc
notified hereof, by publication OF notice OF SAID
application and order thereon, three weeks sue
cessiyely in the Bennington Evening Banner a
newspaper published in Bennington and when
circulates in the neighbOrhoOd OF those inter
ested before said time of hearing. that they
may appear at said time and place, and, II
they see cause, object thereto.
BY the Court
Attest, JOHN V. CARNEY. Judge,
T0W3
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-05
Racing at BennInEs.

WASHINGTON, April 5.-The fea-
ture Of the sport at the Bennings track
was the Easter Monday steeplechase,
in which there were Eve starters.
Thomas Hitchcock, Jr., whose horse
won in Saturdays steeplechase, dupli-
Gated his victory, when Jim Newman,
second choice, took first money.
Three of the horses in this race fell,
but Rei1er remounted Harrow and
rode him out for third money. I'm
perialist, the favorite, and Agile, who
fell, never finished.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-05
TENNIS TOURNEY.
National Court Championship at New
~ York.

NOuNA NJ NV
York.
NEW YORK, April 5.--ThIpe match.
es were to have been played in the
thirteenth national court tennis cham
pionship ut the New York Racket and
Tennis club, but only two were de-
cided on actual work, the other going
by default to the present champion,
Joshua Crane, Jr., Of Boston. In the
opening match 0. s. Campbell Of the
local club easily defeated r. s. Sears
of Boston, and in the afternoon c. s.
Sands of this city won even more
handily from T. S. Taller of Tuxedo.
The deciding match has been sched-
uled for Saturday afternoon. Follow
ing is the summary: First cameo. s.
Campbell, New York, defeated Z. S.
Sears. Second game-Joshua Crane,
Jr., Boston, won from j. w. Henning,
New York, by default Third game
c. S. Sands, New York, defeated I. s.
Taller, Tuxedo.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-05
womep,s COLI Championship.

PINEHURST, n. c., April 5.-The
united north and south amateur cham
pionship tournament began with
woman's championship medal play
qualification round and the first round
OF match play. The first eight gross
scores qualified for the championship
and the second eight for the consola-
ton. Mrs. NJ. ID. Paterson of the En-
glewood On. j. Golf club, from
scratch, won the gold medal offered
for the best gross score in the qualiA-
cation with 81 and Miss NJ. Il. Hef-
felhnger of Minneapolis, whose handi-
cap was 16, the silver medal offered
for the best net score with "a.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-05
Proceeds Won Tennessee Derby.

MEMPHIS. Tenn, April 3. - The
Tennessee Derby was run at Mont
gomery park before a record breaking
attendance. The starters were Pro-
reeds and Conjurer from Captain S. S.
Browns stable and Samurai from the
string Of Il. Corrigan. The start was
made on the first essay, and the horses
got off, with Proceeds leading, Con-
jurer second and Samurai third. These
positions were held until the finish.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-05
FOR SALE

Good dwelling house, located on North street
in lie village Of Bennington, will be sold for
cash at a reasonable price. This Is one OF the
most desirable building spots In town and is
known as the Newton homestead. For par
ticulafs fnuuire of
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-05

WASHINGTON, April >. Apperi-
Gus, GeorEetowns left fielder. batted
out single and brought in the win
ming run in an eleven inning con-
test with Princeton. 1t was close
ly contested game, characterized by
some excellent playing. Both Seitz
and Underhill were effective, the for
mer striking out seven and the latter
thirteen men. Score: Georgetown, s.;
Princeton, 4.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-05

SAN FRANCISCO, April 5.--Favor-
ties were successful in three races at
Oakland, but there were some upsets
that proved expensive for the talent.
In the last race Rey Dare and Pierce
]. were plunged on, but they finished
outside the money. Scherzo led most
Of the way, winning from LAGOON
and George Berry.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-05
rarely ESCAPED with Their Lives.

NEW YORK, April 5.-Captain Nc
Lean of the wrecked schooner William
Jones and his crew of six men have
been landed at City Island by the tug
John Hughes. The captain reports that
the vessel could not be saved and now
lies directly in the course Of incoming
and outgoing vessels. The men lost
all their effects, barely escaping with
their lives.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-05
of Mary J. Reynolds
viii Presented.

CNTATE OF VERMONT In Probate Court
ODistrict of Bennington, IS held at the Pro
bate ONCE In Bennington, within and for
said District, on the 26th day of March, A. d.
1904.
Present John V. Carney, Judge.
An instrument, purpOrting to be the last VIII
and testament of Mary j. Reynolds, late OF
Bennington, in said district. deceased being pre-
scented by George Reynolds for probate,
1t is ordered by said court that
all persons concerned therein be notified
TO appear at session thereof, TO be
held at the Probate ONCE in Bennington, IN
said district, on the 18th day OF April,
A. d., 1904, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and
show cause, If any they have against the pro
bate Of said will; for which purpose II Is
further ordered that this order be published
three weeks successfully in the Bennington Ev
ening Banner, a newspaper printed at Benning-
ton in this state previous to said time OF hearing
BY the Court.
20 Attest, John V. Carney Judge.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-05
CIeven Cnptured at ST. Jo.eph

CLEVELAND, o., April ga dis
patch to Chief of Police Kohler of this
city announces the arrest at st. Jo-
seph, Mo-, of George f. Clewell. the
missing secretary and treasurer of the
assigned Federal Trust company Of
this city.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-05
rhl. Mann Is Adiudged same.

SARATOGA, N. Y, April 8. - DR..
Carlos f. Macdonald Of New York has
made an examination of Victor Il. Mill
ward, who murdered his wife and
child and then fred his apartments,
ana finda that he il sane
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-05
A. K. RITCHIE & CO.'S
What the Smart People are Wearing

Buttons and braid are seen in profusion
on all tailor-made suits. Tan shoes will be
popular. The stockings are to be the same
soft pretty brown as were used some years
ago. The od-fashioned polka-dot is in full
swing again in all sorts of goods. White still
leads the colors of the summer. Crush leather
belts are extremely swell.
The Cool Goods for Summer
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1904-08-01

It's plain 10 ne ,ha; under no
,asona bic circumstance does
o'ooded stock :a.l TO paw. TIE
breeder has expensive animals
on bis plantation, O: his own
raising which are a. good q
better than &c has purchased.
lie receives larger income from
Taising twenty caves a year thar
a!s nc'ghoor who raises ftiy
cares o: a cheaper grade.
The p!anter.s;otk who b.. :
cows and wishes TO Sc. as cai:
crop annually gets more Tor IA !
breed calves, by four or I've Go,
.ars per head, than his mex; door
ne'ghoo who ha~ grade b4...
So i rams with every branch II
nc cat;.c bus.nc - Men NAV
rcasona biz differ A. 10 whlch
breed - be~; Tor their purpose
or locality, b4: no difference cae
longer cN;~' - 20 the c~pcdtcccc
aud necessity for raising hsxh.
bred cattle :ao~ugh ,ac .erg:h
aad breadth o. :hc South. where
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1904-08-01

'ng experiences were with pure
bred >horthorns. The estab-
Asnnent never failed TO nav a
.arge 'n:eres; upon the inyes,.
nen;. II We raised year.iry
oa-~' wa'eh sold for an average
OF $50 per head, they did no,
cost for the raising. feeding and
wenterIng ten dollars more than
II We tad produced only inferior
10 pretty good warnings which
must have been sold ats.0 70 SIS
per head.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1904-08-01

the life OF the cattle n winch the
ralue OF blood : APPARENT. The
calf which : 20; slaughtered for
real grows cq 70 De year.jng
and two,year %. Ore OF the
srea: departments a: the s;ock
rzrd is the stock cattle and Iced
r. trade. The Young ;airgs
shich are TOT Cd Tor yea! and no:
"a, enough for tie butcher bare
10 be sod 20 90 back INTO the
cour;ry 70 be :a;icued for mar
ke.. The 400 and 7sopourd cat
lie are o.assed as stockers and
those veg a.ng upwards OF 500
pcuccs are generally called iced
ers, because they are nearer be
ING sa::z DC for the feed 20; :har
he others
Thousands Of e;ockers and
feeders are sod every oay n The
rear The stock Yards begin 10
DO business very early and TO-
wards the afternoon. very i;...c
remains u sigh; C the sc..irg
sITssIcu@ cx<er. the inferior
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1904-08-01
4s&&$eSG GGkEE
ESS&SSF<G&k$
Red Poll Bulls and Heifers
FOR SALE

All Ages from :umorths 70 =, years
oea1''fH animals Of choicest breeding America ard from hos.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-09
CONSCIENCE
SENT SEC0R
TO JAIL.

Nsw york March s---Stricken with re-
-. FOR the theft Of money from his
employer. George H. Secor. for nfteen
wars cashier OF the foreign freight oo-
partment Of the Deiaware, Lackawanha
ana Western railroad. has surrendered
and IL m tfs rombs on the specific charge
Of stealing s7s. although his peeuiations
amount to over $40. .ooo
secor appeared Jan. at noon. when
an Investigation OF his accounts WAS pc
e,,n. Detectives shadowed his home. NO.
ota West Ninety eighth street, several
weeks. but got no clue OF his hiding
mace. He returned nome hast Saturday
nixht rs mysteriously "a ne had disap-
pearcd. He said he had come from Mex
fcaL where he seemed perfectly safe
II Am the prisoner OF my own con-
science" said Secor. IT had rather be
I'm n cell a thousand times than suffer
this intolerable remorse for my misdeeds.
There is no court on earth so merclless
a. ones own conscience"
secor remained with his family Satur-
day night He told them he went di-
rectly TO Mexico, and having only enough
money to pay his fare there he went TO
work IN a quartz mine.
Sunday Secor went 20 police head
quarters and surrendered
'T deserve TO be punished and want
20 get IL over with" said Secor.
Monday Judge Foster I'm general ses-
sions held him on an Indictment found on
Feb. II. Frederick II. House was there
ss his counsel.
Jotham n. Coddington, travelling audi
tor OF the railroad. said Secor's accounts
were short over 10000
II did not profit one penny said secor
"My troubles began two years ago. wher
fellow employees borrowed $4,000 from me
When I asked them 10 repay me they
said they had lost the money In Wal
street. and induced me 10 lend them mor'
In the hope to recoup their losses"
II was said at the company's office'
IN the Produce Exchange building tha
none OF the clerks had been known e
borrow money OF Secor 10 speculate II
Wall street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-09
AN INTERESTING BOOKLET FoH
TOURISTS.

In accordance with its usual custom
the passenger department OF the Florida
East Coast Railway has issued hand
somely illustrated booklet descriptive OF
the FLORIDA East Coast, which Is at once
a compendium and guide for the tourist
and winter visitor.
The booklet contains one hundred pages
with the cover beautifully Illustrated. the
front page being representation of the
LA citv gates OF st. Augustine with the
,asend: 'The East Coast OF Florida Is
Paradise Regained."
The back cover illustrates the sunny
s,de of the earth and the inside OF the
cover contains distinct maps OF Florida
and he adjacent coast states.
IL is especially valuable to the tourist
40 a sives a description of each place on
tho east coast. the distances, rates OF fare
and a complete list OF hotels and board =.
- houses with the daily and weekly rate
~ each. which ranges from eight dollars
ner week up. The idea that only wealthy
people can afford TO visit the east coast
OF Florida during the winter tourist sea-
son Is a mistake.
Nassau. ". p (Bahama Islands), Is
Illustrated and described: there is much
10 do and see in and around f+assau.
curiosity that Is keenly enjoyed by all
,ourists is the Lake OF Fire"
several pages are also devoted to a de-
.crintion OF Havana and it's attractions.
General information is given concern
,nS ticket ofices. redemption OF tickets.
hae,rage. train stop-over privileges,
sta a,,pinx return .ickets, lost tickets.
,,e,sportation o, bicycles. sleeping car
"a chair car rates and other information
90 value TO the traveller. The attractions.
col. climate. fishing and hunting sports.
80 OF each separate locality Is enter
,sininsly set forth IN words and pictorial
iv described. The booklet which Is an
artist,c production. was issued from the
s,rsss OF the Record company, St Angus
,,re' Copies can be obtained by address
ing ]. ID. Rainier, Assistant General Pas
senger Agent. Florida East Coast Rail
way, at st. Augustine. and the booklet
will be sent postpaid on application.
The New York Office OF the f1orids
Eir,h avenue-the old Brunswick Hotel
building.