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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-06
KILLED IN RUNAWAY.
Woman Jumps From Wagon and Her
Skull is Crushed.

Corning, Ia, May 5.-Mrs. John
Croft, residing a short distance north
east of Guss. Ia, was killed in a run
away near that place. While the farm
hand who had driven her to town was
getting a sack Of flour in a store, the
horses became frightened and started
to run. Not having the lines in her
hand. Mrs. Croft attempted to jump
from the vehicle, and in doing SO
alighted on her head. crushing in the
skull. She expired in a few moments
after the accident. A husband and
one little boy about years old survive
her
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-06
POISON PILLS KILL CHILD.
Little Atlantic City Girl Swallows
Six Strychnine Tablets.

Atlantic City. May 5.-Strychnine
pills swallowed by 2-yearold Ethel
Baldwin, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Baldwin, of this city, resulted
in her death before medical help could
reach her
The pills were part of a number
which the childs mother had been
taking and the child had swallowed
six before she was found by her
mother
County Physician SOuder decided
the tragedy was accidental.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-06
BOYS PRANK SERIOUS.
Medded With Arc Light and Mar
rowy Escaped Death.

Philadelphia, Pa. May 5.-Youthful
energy and the desire to show he could
do something with an electric arc light
in front of his home at 908 Glennitts
Avenue, almost caused the death of
Edward Ryley, 13 years old. He is in
St. Mary's Hospital with two fractured
ribs, a badly burned hand, and severe
laceration of his scalp, suffering be-
sides the aftereffects of severe
electric shock
The arc light went out, and the lad
climbed the pole to start it going
again. He got mixed up with the
wires, and was thrown from the pole
to the ground q distance of twenty
five feet.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-06
COAL BREAKER BURNS.
Three Dwellings and Church Also
Prey of Flames.

Scranton. May 5.-The breaker of
the Mountain Lake Coal Company,
near here. and three nearby dwellings
were destroyed by fire entailing loss
of $25,00O
The Independent Polish Church at
Duryea was also burned, presumably
the work of an incendiary. as several
explosions preceded the fire. The loss
is estimated at $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-06

The distribution of mammals over the
earth shows many curionS features.
North America, northern Europe and
Asia have many families in common.
Such animals as wolves, foxes, bears.
deer and moose. beavers, squirrels and
rabbits live all around the northern
hemisphere. The mammals found on
isolated islands are of surprising inter-
est to the naturalists.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-06

lands should be sold at $3.50. If any Of
the lands were more valuable now, he
said, it was no doubt a fact that 95 per
cent of them was worth at the time they
were sold but little if anything more than
81. 80 an acre.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-06
THOMAS NAsT's HOME SOLD.
Property Of Late Cartoonist Brought
Only Amount Of Mortgage on It.

Morristown, n. j., May 5.-The home
of the late Thomas Mast, the cartoon
ist, was recently sold at private sale
to John H. Maghee, of this city. 1t
was said the property brought only the
amount of the mortgage on it, which is
$4,000.
The lawn in front is dotted with
statuary purchased by Mr.. Mast in
Europe. Since Mr.. Nasts death the
place has been unoccupied.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-06
GOOD FOR
RESULTS YEARS
Carmel, Me-, 1905.

Carmel, Nc, I9ob.
1--WE have used IL. F." Atwoods
3itters in our family for twenty years
,r more, always with good results"
Yours truly, Mrs. Cyrus Wilson.
When good health reigns in the fam.
~, happiness is supreme. The Il. ="
itwood's Bitters are the ideal family
emedy, because they are absolutely safe,
ure and reliable in their medicinal ao-
ion. 35c. at druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-06
THE GAIN CONTINUES
But Mr.. Cleveland Is Not Yet Ready
to Return Home.

Lakewood, N. j., May 5.-Mrs Grow
er Cleveland gave out a statement to-
day regarding the former Presidents s
condition which differs but little from
others recently issued. She said that
no definite arrangements have been
made for Mr.. Cleveland's removal to
his home in Princeton but that he con-
tinues to gain steadily.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-06

The production of oleomargarine in
the year ended June 80 last rose to 6S,-
$685. $50 pounds over 1906. The govern
ment derived an income Of $6S7,641
from its tax on the article.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-06

The Mikado has a corps of sixty
doctors and thirty priests.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-06
OF NO IMPORTANCE.
Outbreak In Peru Reported to Be a
Small Affair.

New York, May 5.-Eduardo Higgin-
son. the Peruvian consul general at
New York. has received cabled advices
from his government stating that the
reported revolutionary outbreak III
Lima has no Importance whatever and
lis condemned by public opinion. Mr.
lHigginson said today:
THE trouble is isolated in character
and has no weight of political signi-
canoe. 1t was caused by the approach
of the Presidential elections in Peru,
at which time local disturbances arc
likely to occur. Latest advices received
by cable today are to the effect that
the leader Durand, with Il few follow
ers, was being pursued by the govern
ment troops. His capture is likely at
any moment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-06

England has about 1900 square
miles of coal fields
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-06
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.

Ia. been Sesd for over 0IxTY-FIvE YEARs ey M.
LIONS Of MOTHERS for their cALDRHH s41Es WM1Es
the CHILD. sOFTENo the GUMS, ALLAYs en Fam
CURES WIND collie, and is the best remedy Sr DiAM
1HEA. Sold By Dsuxelsts tn evcry pan oi sns wo.s
md taks no other kind. Tvsnsyavs cent? bottle Guar
sneed under The Food and Druss Act June Gn !s
Number l00k An OLD AND WxAA 9"sA~ "sA~~"s
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-06

The business district of Walkerton,
10 miles southeast of South Bend. Ind,
was burned Tuesday. The loss is $780,
600. partly covered by insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-06
PUBLIC DEBT.
Increase Of $15,445,Ss9 Is Revealed in
Statement for April.

Washington, D. c., May 5.-The
monthly statement Of the public debt
shows that at the close Of business
April 80 the debt, less cash In the
Treasury, amounted to 1926, 1877 .236,
which is an increase, as compared with
March 80, OF $15,445, 1899.
The debt is recapitulated as fol-
lows:
Interest bearing debt .......... 1897, ,5O3 800
Debt on which interest has
ceased since maturity ....... 4,300 695
Debt bearing no interest ...... 44. .7aS, ,527
This amount does not include $1,315.-
840869 in certificates and Treasury
notes outstanding, which are offset by
an equal amount of cash held in the
Treasury for their redemption.
The cash in the Treasury is classi-
fed as follows:
Gold reserve ................... $780, 900 900
IIust iuIuH ...........'......... l.5l3, n4V ooS
General fund NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1863, 1913 S53
In national bank repositories 200, 713 219
In Treasury of Philippine Is
lands Observation-Disclosures. 1856, ,42O
Tota! 81, ,S39 $50, 1862
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-24

Mr. Stockton recently mayor
7attesburg Miss
prosperous
works. electric
ton
mayor of Hendersonvfne NJ c. tourist
showing
dry that it
numerabe board
ing
the mayor that the
blind tiger obtained fOothOd every
blind court docket
shows
Mr. Stockton showed what deep
hold temperance had taken in all Of the
that many
the most prominent business all everywhere
good work of the good
He said that however
Florida to that prohibition
business.
Gainesville he said did progress saloons
were closed Now property values
had largely
repetition that Gainesville and avar
prohibition town. the
He said antphbion pointed 10 Maine onfr,s+,
the story that prohibition speaker the
constitution Of Maine the same
power the constitution
voted dry blind
failed operating that he knew NaDoa, gro
he were made would every tqer in the
whole state was hunted down and driven enough brave men
could be found the
Mr. speech graceful compliment - -. -,
dies and all who had congratulated Mr.
cuPepper his children and the men ~
working the and bad. them
God their
Love God there would be or.r
cleansing regeneration.
At the Stockton was loudly obrs
parake of the sprsnd6 dime, TIA .
among sorts meats and n.s+r, I..a
seaming hot coffee
1t a be
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-24

A bill IS 334S) to provide for site
and public building at Barlow. Fla.
and
A bill C3349) to provide for the cree
ton Of a public building at the city
OF Apalachicola, state Of Florida.
Mr.. Taliaferro introduced the fol-
lowing bills which were severalIy
read twice by their titles and referred
to the Committee on Fisheries:
A bill IS. $500 for the establish
ment of a fsb-culturaI station on the
s. Johns river. in the state Of Flor
ida: aud
4 bill s. 335D to authorize the es-
adjustment Of a fish-culturaI and bio
logical station on the gulf of Mexico
within the limits Of the state of Flor
ida
Nr. Taiiaferr0 introduced a bill s.
1852 to provide for the sittings of the
United States circuit and district
courts Of the northern district of
Florida at the city of Alphabetical. in
said district which was read twice bv
its title and referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary.
He also introduced a bill IS. as5al
granting an increase of pension tn
II. d Wall which was read twice
by its title and. with the acc0moanv.
ing papers. referred 10 the Crrmft-aa
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-24

No. 40. Quincy.
Major VIM. H. Murphy. Ward No,
10, Roberts.
Major S. N. Robertson, Mcmillan
No. 217. Chipley.
Major H. H. Speer. D. L. Kenan No.
lao, ChattahOOchee.
Major Tom Costa, Thompson B. La
mar No. 161, Tallahassee.
Major H. ". Long, Marion No. SIS.
Ocala.
Major G. l, Ba,tzeu Nassau No.
l04. Fernandina.
Major s. N. Wilson. Geo. T. Ward
No. AS. Inverness.
Major J. \. Cox, Lakeland No. 1913.
Lakeland
Major ". B, Johnson, Alfred liver
son No. 1882. Kissimmee.
Major W. NJ. Ives, E. a. Perry No.
$50, Lake City.
1. The major general commanding
most earnestly asks and believes thar
every member of his stan viii aid in
every active manner possible in up
holding the stronger camps. encOurag-
ing the weaker ones. and in sustain
Ing and upholding the principles which
are the foundation and life of our glo-
ri0us organization.
II. Commanders of camps and all
members thereof are urged 10 use
their every influence with members Of
the legislature from their respective
counties. TO secure their active coop
GRAFTON in carrying out the rasoIu-
tons adopted al the Gainesville re-
union in 1906. viz: To secure the aid
of the state of Florida by a liberal ap-
preparation toward erecting a monu-
ment 10 Florida's soldiers at Chicka-
manga, Ga, and to establish a depart
ment Of archives and history. Com
rades. do your utmost to create a
strong and active sentiment in this
matter and let Us erect this m0nu-
ment
III. Commanders Of camps are
most earnestly requested to aid thro'
their organizations in raising funds
for the monuments at Olustee and
Chickamauga. This is a matter that
should appeal TO every member Of the
division. Any amount, however small
which shall be sent in TO the adjutant
general viii be delivered to the chair
man Of the committees having this
work in charge.
", Commanders of camps are urg-
ed in conformity with resolutions
passed by the division at Pensacola
TO take steps at once in their respect
i've neighborhoods TO purge the pen.
sion roll Of all unworthy applicants.
and TO report TO the authorities at
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-24
Don't Take the Risk

When YOU have a bad cough or cold
do not let it drag along until it be-
comes chronic broncbitis or develops
into an attack Of pneumonia. but give
it the attention it deserves and get
rid of it, Take Chamberlafn's Cough
Remedy and YOU are sure Of prompt
relief From a small beginning the
sale and use Of this preparation has
extended to all parts Of the United
States and to many foreign countries.
It's many remarkable cures of coughs
and colds have won for it this wide
reputation and extensive use. For
sale by all druggists. N
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-24
GREAT DAY FOR PROHIBITION IN OCALA.
Children Parade the Streets Singing Prohibition Songs> Truly
An Army With Banners Is Cheered Along the Highways
Hon John N, c, Stockton Makes Strong Speech.
From Sundays Daily

ninehy o'clock Saturday
many persons cupep2er
nearly part
ribbons
denomination, pinned parade
procession
by c. cuIpeppe
wards on horseback and Rev. Mr. singing
which explained flag sign
but of purity body strongest argument
dry present
an army principal
and they they
front during morning meeting
Mr. Louis DuvaI a knowledge
that by opposing
consent any
the League pleasing
oduced speaker nnorning-4o
i..g.
Mr. Speech
Hon. N. ought proud greeting given
him by o
courageous manly the
great many Stockton
between OPnOns-beoause
arguments
NC In IONS e
says giving
thought,
things society;
quickly
and ought stand and he said " whatever nf
had should 0nsecrated driving the saloon from
county in Florida
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-24
TALIAFERRO GETTING BUSY
The Following is One Days Work 70
Mr.. TaIiaferro in the Senate

The Following is One DAYS Work for
Mr.. Taiiaferro in the Senate
Mr.. Tauaferro introduced the fol-
lowing bills, which we're sevara,Iv
read twice by their titles and referred
to the Committee on Commerce:
a bill IS. 3342) TO construct and
place a Hght-ship opposite the en-
trance Of St, Johns river, Florida.
\ bill IS. S343) for the survey OF
the harbor of St. Augustine. Fla.
\ bill IS. 334D amending an act
approved June 10, 1880. entitled "An
act to amend the statutes in relation
to immediate transportations Of dutia-
bic goods, and for other purposes ="
and,
A bill IS. 3345) to provide for the
construction Of a revenue cutter of
the irst class for service in the Wa
ters Of Key West Fla.
Mr., TaUaferro introduced the follow.
Ing bills, which We're severauv read
twice by their titles and referred To
the Committee on Public Buildings
and Grounds:
a bill IS. 324c) to provide for site
and public building at s.. Pe.arsburg
Fla;
A bill Is. 3540 to provide for a site
and public building al Lakeland. Fla;
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-24
INTEREsTIrSS TO CONFEDERATE
VETERANS
Staff Officers and Aides-Wants to
Purge the Roll of Unworthy
Pensioners
General order No. p

NGeneTai OrueT no. =
Headquarters Florida Division Unit
ed Confederate Veterans.
Jacksonville, Fla. Dec. %. 1907.
The major general commanding. in
announcing the following appoint
ments to the division staff calls at
tention TO the fact that these appoint
ments reducing the staff have been
made in conformity with resolutions
passed at the recent state reunion al
Pensacola. only those have been APP
pointed 10 the most important posi-
tions who have consented 10 serve
uniform themselves. attend the re-
unions and assist in the many duties
required on these occasions.
The following are the appointments
referred 10. with rank as mentioned
and they viii be obeyed and respect
ed accordingly:
Col Robert J. Nagiu adjutaut gen
eral and chsef of STAFF, r. E. Lee No
IS. Jacksonville.
Lieut. Col W. ". Wilson. assistant
adjutaut general d. L. keenan, No
lao, Quincy
Lieut.. Col II. II. Duncan. insnac
tor general. Lake Co. No. 20, Ia
wares.
Lieut. Col H. H. Love. quarter
master general r. Z. lee No. IS
Jacksonville.
Lieut.. Col Dixon B. Reed. commits
Eary general. Ward No. 10. Pensacola
Lieut.. Col. James Mckay. chief OF
artillery, Loring No. ll26. Tampa.
Lieut.. Col A. c. Tippin. chief of or
dinance. Ward No. 10. Pensacola.
Lieut.. Col W. n. Bitch. paymastel
general. SJonewau No. l43S, Gaines
vile.
Lieut. Col G. 5. Hardee. chief OF
engineers. Indian River No. A.. Rock
ledge.
Lieut.. Col Daniel Campbell 5u5g5
advocate general. E. Kirby Smith
No 1S2. DeFuniak.
Iieur. Col r c. White, surgeon
general Ward No. ID. Pensacola.
Lieut. Col Edwin C. Weed. chap.
lain general. r. !. Lee. No. $, Jack
s0lNile.
Aides
Major Joseph NcVeys Ward No. 10,
CantOnment
Major Jas. c. Brown, D. L. Henan.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-24

/ Tallahassee all cases of unworthy
men who are receiving pensions. II
IS suggested that each camp obtain a
roll of the pensioners in their county
from the county authorities, investi-
gate same and report as suggested.
and that the record of every applicant
for pension be searchingly investi-
gatd and not approved by camp adju-
tauts unless said applicant is a good
active member of the camp and his
record clearly established.
Y. All camps in this division are
urged to properly and conspicuousIy
observe the birthday of our beloved
hero and chiefrain. the peerless Rob,
erC E. Lee, on January 10, 1905. and
they will also invite the local chap
ters of Daughters of the Coufederacy
10 unite with them in whatever cere-
monies are carried out on that day.
VI Commanders Of camps Will
have this and all general orders read
TO their camps at their first meetings
and published in their local papers
promptly. BY order Of
". L. WITCH.
Maj. Gen. Com. Fla. Div. [. c. Y.
Official:
ROBERT !. NAGILL.
Adj Gen. and Chief of STAFF
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-24

Physicians endorse P. P. P. az = splen-
cii com bination. and prescribe Il with
great satisfaction FOR the cures Of 81
forms aud stages OF Primary, Secoads-y
and Tertiary Syphilis. sypEihttc RaeU-
matism, scrof-Ious Ulcers and Sores.
GIa1dular SweI.ings. rheumatism, E-1-
ney Complaints. Oh Chron!c clears that
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-24

you W., raca.1 Eesi al s.-.1Eth.
vastso:ensrg7 AL a. .ii-aasss rss--aas
from ovsrta1ilz t-5 sysss-. gro cu-sl b
the use o. .F.F.
LsIes wn9se s-sts-sa-e poisoned lnd
whose 5l0Odlsiralt- impure co-litI1ud1s
to menstrual i--egU.lr.-ies are PECULIARLY
benefited - t-s wJn-s-fuI tOsbc aud
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-02-11
MusICIANs oRGANzE
Mutual Improvement and socIabiIity
ARE Objects.

Mutual Improvement and socIabiltty
ARE Objects.
The Musicians club met at the
parlors OF the Hotel Idaho last even
ing for the purpose OF organizing
and electing officers. The oficers
elected were: President. Mrs. c. w.
Norquist; first vice president. Mrs.
8. Day Beebe: second vice president.
Rev Fry: secretaries. Mrs. Charles
schattner and w. A. Thomas. The
club Will meet the second and fourth
Monday evening OF each month. At
this meeting musical entertainments
will be rendered. and papers viii be
read. discussing the subject OF music,
both vocal and instrumental, and
the masters Of the art both past and
present. The purpose OF the organ
lzation Is for the encouragement and
Improvement OF music among the
people OF the city.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-02-11
INLAND EMPIRE
EXCURSIONISTS
In Land of Flowers and Orange
Groves

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. IL
Welcome, Inland EmpIrei" spelled
In big incandescent letters across the
front Of the history St. Francis ho-
tel, proclaimed the arrival there last
night of 226 excursionists from that
vast district OF the northwest known
as the Inland Empire
Who are they?"
They look like somebody" were
the casual comments heard In the
crowded hotel lobby as the guests and
San Franciscans noted the scores OF
well-appearing strangers, composing
an aggregation OF 1876 business men,
7S married women and IS misses.
They are" proudly, explained
William MacMurray. the Southern
Pacitic's general passenger agent at
Portland, himself former San Fran
ciscan. They are without doubt
the finest body OF excurslonists ever
assembled in one train pulled over
the Hartman lines. Look at them
and judge for yourselves OF the
class OF people that live In thee In
land Empire. They are travelling
from Spokane to Los Angeles and
seeing all in sight on the way. Their
train cost them $4,000 for the trip.
The way this party has been re-
nDtEnn hn a.
of the character of the people in the
delegation, and worthy of the towns
that have shown their hospitality:
free automobiles, flowers, speeches.
greetings. all along the line.
Tuesday we shall be OF early for |
A trip TO the summit of Tamalpais.
and back to the ST. Francis for dim
ner. and for Wednesday breakfast;
hen down the peninsula to Stanford
university, and on down to San Jose.
70 Del Monte, to Santa Barbara, and
INTO Los Angeles.
Coming over the sisklyous Sun
lay we had services on the train. con-
iucted by DR.. n. g. Blalock OF Walia
Walla, who owns $1,000 acres in that
wonderful Palouse country. and ad.
nits that he has attended the birth of
ILL children of the Inland Empire. "
These Inland Empire excursions
rave come down into California be-
ore, but this Is the largest aud finest
hat has ever come out OF the north
vest country on pilgrimage InCo
he southland. The mem ers OF the
larty can be- identified by their badE-
's which are increasing in number as
hey experience the Inequalities OF
he different welcoming citizens com
nittees along the line.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-02-11
QUEERED COEUR D'ALENE

BOISE, Idaho. Feb. 11.-Boise
! won over Twin Falls on the fifth bal
lot for the nominating convention OF
the republican party at the state cen
trail committee meeting yesterday aft
ernoon. and Wallace won the dele
gates convention from Occur
d'Alene.
The first convention will be held
at Wallace on May IL to select six
delegates to attend the Chicago con-
vention, and the second convention
will meet in Boise, September /, to
nominate candidates for state Offices.
Wallace won easily from Occur
d'Alene. The fight for the second
convention was a harder fought one,
five ballots being required, when
Boise won by vote of IL to IL over
Twin Falls. The deciding ballot
against Twin Falls was cast by c. ].
Munson of Latah county, special rep
resentatiye of Congressman French.
The attendance at the committee
meeting was large. a great number
of politicians and interested persons
being present, aside from the mem
bers of the committee.
A general discussion ensued rela-
tive to the place for holding the two
conventions. 1t was finally agreed
that the first convention should meet
ut some point in the northern part
of the state on May IL, and the sec
ond convention should be held in the
southern part of the state on Sep
TENDER /, The apportionment
agreed upon was made upon motion
of Hart of Fremont, who moved
that the apportionment be made upon
the average vote cast for all the offic-
es at the last election, and that It be
one vote for every 1873 votes cast and
major fraction thereof.
Vote as Agreed Upon.
The following table shows in the
first column the counties, in the sec
ond column the vote that each coun-
ty had in the convention two years
ago. The third column gives the APP
portionment as agreed upon. and the
last column gives the apportionment
as it would have been If based upon