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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-01-03

HOW IS YOUR LIvER7
II your liver is right you feel well all over
L. L L. keeps it right.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-23
EUREkAI
Yes, l Have Found 1t at Last.

Found whatl Why that Chamber.
lain's Salve cures eczema and all
manner Of itching of the skin. 1 have
beeL afflicted for many years with
skin disease. have to get Up three
or four times every night and wash
with cold water to allay the ter
rible itching. but since using this
salve in December. 1905, the itch
ing has stopped and has not troubl-
ed me. Elder John T. Ongley, Root
Vile. Pa. For sale by Daniels Drug
store. it's
The daily tribune., 1908-04-23
HEN WORTH u, 600 POUND.

Boonville. Mo-, April 23-Boonvile
has hen for which its owner has re-
fused fortune, which has been three
times around the world. costs $1,000
year to maintain and has "a private
valet of her own. Pegs food is
cooked especially and the travelling
expenses Of this hen are enormous.
But she has won honors for her
owner, and il worth almost a 81, 900 a
pound. Peg is given bath every
day. her beak and comb manicured,
her legs scrubbed and she is given ex-
ercise in an open lot with clean straw
and fresh worms No other chick
ems are allowed to associate with her.
She is fec toasted bread and the fnest
Of ground meats.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-23
WIFE MURDERER WILL
Be HUNG TOMORROW

Sparta, Ga, April 23 - Porter
Cooper, negro who killed his wife
last mouth and was given an imme-
diate trial. convicted and sentenced
to death, will be hanged tomorrow.
Cooper. after crushing his wife's
skull with an ak. dismembered the
body, severed the head and lower
limbs from the trunk. He is said to
have placed the fragments in crocus
sacks, buried and fred his house to
conceal the evidence. In the court
room he made full confession.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-23

UMENTS--All the evidence
in the case Of the United States Re-
duction and Refining company vs.. the
Rio Grande which is being sued for
5000, 900 for the alleged burning of
the National mill. is In and the ar
guments are now being made to the
judge by the attorneys. 1t is expect
ed that the case will go to the jury
shortly afternoon.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-23
when a brief business session will
be held. followed by concert by the
United States marine band.
YALE PRESIDENT is 80.

New Haven. Conn, April 23--
DR.. Arthur Twining Hadley, presi
dent OF Yale university. is today
receiving the congratulations OF his
hundreds Of friends on the occasion Of
his fifty second birthday. DR.. Had.
ley was born in this city on April 23,
1856. the son Of Professor James H.
Hadley Of Yale, and has been presi :
dent Of his alma mater since June 80,
1899.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-23
CATHOLIC CENTENNIAL
CELEBRATION BEING HELD

Philadelphia. April 23-Philadel.
phia's Catholic centennial celebra-
tion. which has been in progress here
since Sunday and which has attracted
prominent prelates and noted Catho.
lie laymen in all walks of life from
every part of the country, was mark
ed today by a children's festival.
Thousands Of parish school pupils par
ticipated in the days exercises at the
cathedral, at which Archbishop Ryan
presided.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-23
TELEeRAPnIc FLASHES.
BRYAN WINS IN ILLINOIS.

Springfield. ILL.,. April 28-Great
enthusiasm for Bryan marked the
opening Of the Democratic state con :
vention here today, practically all
the delegates, including the big dele.
CATION from Chicago and Cook county
being instructed for the Nebraskan.
Roger O. Sullivan will probably re-
cieye the Endorsement of the conven-
tion for national committeeman from
Illinois. despite the fact that Bryan
and Sullivan are bitter enemies.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-23
Gentle ana Effective.

A well-known Manitoba editor
writes: "As an inside worker find
Chamberlain's Stomach aud Liver
Tablets invaluable for the touches of
biliousness natural to sedentary life,
their action being gentle and effec-
tive. clearing the digestive tract and
the head. Price. % cents. Sam
pies free at Daniels Drug store. it's
The daily tribune., 1908-04-23
GARD OLE THANKS

We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks to the friends and neighbors.
Rebekahs and Odd Fellows for their
sympathy and assistance SO kindly
expressed during the illness and death
of our beloved husband and father, a
Kindness we shall never forget.
MRS. ANNA e. FITTON,
II. W. FITTON.
Florence, Colo, April 23, 1908.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-23
LEASE GUNS IN TEXAS.

Austin, Tex, April 23 When the
state legislature passed law impos.
ing tax OF 80 per cent Of the gross
proceeds from the sale OF revolvers.
1t was confidently anticipated that
the treasury would benefit largely. 1t
hasn't. Hardware dealers no longer
sell pistols. but lease them for pc
Rod Of fifty years. and thus evade
payment Of the tax. while the posses.
sor Of o rented gun is quite oontented /,
being satisfied that the fire arm won t
be worth much to him at the expira-
tion Of the fifty year lease.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-23
DRAWS COLOR LINE.

Jackson, Miss, April 23 The Farm
ers' union of Mississippi, one Of the
strongest bodies of its kind in the
country, has gone on record rs oplos-
ing the admission of negroes to mem :
bership or having any affiliation
whatever with organizations of color
cd farmers.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-23
HAD A HARDWARE STORE.

Seattle, Wash. April 23-Eleven
knife blades, six screws, five nails.
three tacks and several other miscel-
laneous pieces Of shelf and heavy
hardware were removed from the in
terror Of Henry Harrison, a vaude.
willie performer. who makes a
speciality Of eating glass and hard.
ware. He has been in the business
for twenty years and estimates that
he has eaten n ton of hardware,
and Is at loss to understand why
the pieces removed by the surgeon
should have been indigestible.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-23
LAWN SOCIAL.

The U. r. W. o. W. will give
lawn social in the McCandless or
chard ON Pixies Peak avenue on the
evening of April 30. Refreshments
will be served. 10 cents. Public
invited. 46-4S
The daily tribune., 1908-04-23
Advertised Letters.

Following is list of letters re-
naming uncalled for at the postoffice
at Florence, during the week ending
Apr. 80.
Campbell Mrs. Mollie
Farris Mrs Lon
Foley Mrs. II. L.
Hitchcock ID. L.
Jordan Thos.
Selby Horace
Seeley f. M
Vroman. Mrs. f. W.
Parties calling for the same will
say Advertised. +" and pay one cent
NJ. Z. LEWIS, p. M.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-23

Witt for ths Hunley recita at the
Methodist church Tuesday evening (,
April 49, Admission 90 cents. 45-46
The daily tribune., 1908-04-23

Spend dime it the Majestic to-
night. :, Good show.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-23

For rentals, real estate, loans,
fire insurance, notary public. See
or phone Red 16f, H. s. Andrews.
1888
The daily tribune., 1908-04-23
sToRK MADE AN ERROR.

jackson. Miss April 23-Dr V.
s. Pitts, n prominent Webster county
physician, vouches for the truth of
the statement that "a nine year -ol d
negro girl of Cedaretta has lecome IA
mother. The infant weighed seven
pounds at birth. This Is believed to
be the earliest birth record In the
United States, although such in.
among the native negroes In Africa.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-23
DAUGHTERS RECEPTION.

DAUGHTERS RECEPTION.
Washington, April '23-It Is an.
nounced that President and Mrs
Roosevelt will give reception at
the white house early tomorrow aft
ernoon to the distinguished women in
attendance at the continental con-
gress Of the Dxug Of the Amer.
can Revolution.
This mornings session was devoted
TO An election for ton vice presidents
general and an editor and busin
manager of the American Monthly
Magazine the social orann Of the no.
oiety. The result Of the election will
not 10 announced until this evening,
The daily tribune., 1908-04-23
Reward r d

The United Oil Company offers
$40 reward for the arrest and con-
viction of any person or persons
found
The daily tribune., 1908-04-23
New Line Of Heinz Fancy Pickles Just Received.
Very Fancy Prunes . lbs. 25c.
4 Cordial Invitation
extended all the ladies of Florence line of
Ladies' Quality Hats

unbecomng styles Every hat
individual material together
this line by
themselves.
give the attention to Chden and Misses Hea1gear
leaves Millinery Department
Miss Enfield certain that perfect in all respects
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-19
LINCOLN.
wIScASsET,

Miss Martha Knight of Camden is
visiting relatives and friends in town.
Z. Fred Albee was in Lewiston Mon
day and Tuesday.
Mrs Joseph Houdlette of Dresden
was visiting Mrs. +. b. Houdlette
Thursday.
Sutton Albce of Damariscotta has
been in town for few days.
Winfield S. Blenn of Dresden was at
the court house on business Monday.
Six candidates were given the First
and Second degrees by Huntoon Hill
Grange Wednesday evening State
Master Stetson was with this Grange
Friday evening.
1t is said that Mrs. Margaret Dam
rem and Miss Isabella Foye are nego-
tiating for a house in town and many
friends hope they will succeed in buy
ing.
Mrs. Henrietta Trask has gone to
Edgecomb for visit with friends.
Lincoln County Pomona met with
Huntoon Hill Grange Tuesday and a
profitable and enjoyable event was the
result A large and enthusiastic COM
pany enjoyed the genial hospitality of
this growing and prosperous Grange
ard extended congratulations and best
wishes for continued fidelity to it's
principles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-19
CLEANINGS AND GOSSIP.

An Indianapolis man claims that he
the other day Now he might tackle
an automobile.
After all, a good many men who sc
fishing don't tell the truth simply be-
cause they know no one would believe
them if they did.
1t is said that Harry Thaw has
gained a good deal of weight in the
insane asylum. 1t is to be hoped that
some of it is above his shoulders.
South Orange, n. j., is up and COM
ing The town has passed law
which makes it misdemeanor for a
dog to bark between sunset and SUM-
ri.,e
1t is said that President Castro is
able to sit in the saddle again. Now
that he can get into the woods quick
~ he may get fresh with this country
again.
A st. Louis man was held up by
robbers the other night and because
he only had 81 in his pocket they took
pair of new shoes he was wearing
away from him.
A Philadelphia girl refused 100000
offered her by her father if she would
net marry a certain man. She evil
IDENTIFY does not quite realize how big
$500, 600 looks to most men.
Now that New York is going to al
low automobiles owned by physicians
to RIM as fast as they choose a good
many of the idle rich may try to take
up the medical profession.
A Cleveland man was arrested the
other day for striking his wife. He
says that he did it because she had not
spoken to him for three months. This
will make good many men think.
Alfred Vanderbilt says that his re-
cent coaching trip through London
was the greatest thing in his life,
Still, Alfred never did quarter as much
as his friends hoped he would at that.
Winsted, Conn, is making another
bid for fame. 1t is said that trout
came to the edge of a brook the other
day ard grabbed live chicken, which
it swallowed. Winsted has other big
things besides trout, all right
Two lizards were found in the heart
of an oak log near Bellwood, Pa, the
other day. 1t is estimated that the
log is at least so years old and no
one has been able to explain the pres
ence of the lizards in it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-19
"A REPUBLICAN STATE
CONVENTION
WILL BE HELD IN THE
AUDITORIUM, BANGOR
TUESDAY, June 80, 1908
AT 2 O'CLOCK P. M.
AT 2 O'CLOCK p. M.

For the purpose of nominating
candidates for Governor and State
Auditor to be supported at the
September election, and transacting
any other business that may properly
come before it.
The basis of representation will be
as follows: Each city, town and
plantation will be entitled to one dele
gate and for each IS votes cast for
the Republican candidate for Governor
in 1906 an additional delegate; and for
a fraction of 40 votes in excess of 10
votes. further additional delegate.
Vacancies in the delegation of any
city, town or plantation can only he
filled by residents of the county in
which the vacancy exists.
The State Committee will be in
session on the anteroom of the Audi
forum at one o'clock of the day of the
Convention, for the purpose of receiv-
ing credentials of delegates. In order
to be eligible 70 participate in the
Convention. delegates must be elected
subsequent to date of the call for this
Convention.
All electors of Maine, whatever their
political affiliations may have been.
who believe in the general principles
and policy of the Republican party
and desire it's success at the polls in
the coming election in this State, are
cordially invited to unite under this
call in clecting delegates to the Con-
vention.
Per order, Republican State Com
mittee.
SETH M. CARTER, Chairman.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary.
Lewiston, May 9. 1908.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-19

P. Fogg Of Cornville bought nice
horse in Skowhegan and took him
homo. That night he got loose, showed
a slide. door open and left the place
and they telephoned in all directions.
After four days he was found up Elm
Brighton, Me-
The roads are getting quite free OF
mud but are rather rough yet
Mrs. Oliver Case was buried the 18th
after short sickness. A big crowd
turned out to the funeral. Her daush-
ter, Mrs. Jessie Brown of Augusta ana
Mrs. Eaton of Skowhegan and hus-
band survive. They have the sym
pathy Of all the neighbors around here
for she was respected woman.
Mr.. Jackson, who bought the Charies
Fogg farm is making repairs on MS
house. His daughter and husband oi
Portland have moved in with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-19

dashes? If the outside public saw more
field day contests or realized, as tne
college boys do. what an amount OF
preliminary work is required to give
the speed and skill of the winners, ana
how beneficial such sports are to the
contestants, it is easy to believe that
such great championship meet as
that of last Saturday would draw a
crowd which would tax the capacity of
the beautiful Whittier field
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-19

1t is no secret that the journey OF
the JapaneSe minister of hnance
around the world is for the purpose OF
tapping on the money chests of the
great powers in the hope of securing
the cash which Japan sadly needs.
1t is no secret that Japan is up against
a financial crisis of the most serious
nature and it is a condition of things
which gives the Mikado's empire all it
can attend to at home without look
ing for trouble abroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-19

Governor Guilds rapid progress tow
to his boom for the vice. presidency,
so that his friends are redoubling their
efforts in his behalf The country
shares New England's admiration for
this popular executive. and his repu-
tation as a clean and able public ser
want, as an eloquent speaker and as a
cultured gentleman, is confined to no
section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-19

IT am an artist, not manufacture
err" said Claude Monet, the French
artist who recently destroyed batch
of his own productions which are said
to have had a market value of $780,
600 They were, in his opinion, not
worthy of passing on to posterity,
hence the wholesale destruction. His
creed is plainly art for arts sake. but
most people in the wide, wide world
will look upon his act as one of I'M
speakable folly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-19

matte fever and is attended by Dr. Mill
ken.
Mrs. G. c. Morrill, is at the Central
Maine hospital. Lewiston. for treatment.
G. w. Merrow has purchased an Aspin-
all potato planter of j. w. Butnan, also
sprayer-
Miss Edith Morrow was the guest
Wednesday of Mrs. F. f. Brainard of
Winthrop.
j. W. Butman planted two acres of po-
tatoes Thursday for W. T. Mace.
Mrs. Berry. who has been with sister
in CEesterville for several months. re-
turned home Thursday. She has beer ill
for several weeks.
T.. Barber. who makes a specially in
raising early peas for market has the
usual acreage under cultivation this
spring They have already been culti-
waited and are thrifty.
Isaac Mace's daughter. Mrs. Maud
Thompson of Gray, arrived Friday to
help care for her father,
EAST VAssALBORo.
First dandelion blossoms as reported
were picked Thursday morning.
Dr. Herbert Millikcn of Waterville
was in the place Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Charles Mower and Miss Mower
were callers in Watcrville Thursday.
Herman Farewell is giving his build
ings coat of paint.
Mrs. Henry Marden was in Water
vile Friday calling on friends.
Karl Gates was business caller in
Watervlle Friday.
j. r. Moore of North Vassalboro.
pastor of the NJ E. church. was calling
on his parishioners in the village re-
Gently.
The repairs on Davis bridge have
been completed and it is now open to
travel 1t is substantial and attractive
in appearance
The poles for the extension Of the
electric lights are being put in readi-
ness for setting and will soon be in
place.
Florence Priest left Thursday for
Castinc. where she will remain over
Sunday with her sister.
The work on the Waterville, Augusta
& Lewiston r. r. is being carried on
between Davis bridge and the East"
The track is being filled with gravel
and they are pushing the work as
rapidly as the condition of the roads
and weather will permit
Louis z. Cook of Auburn was bust
ness caller here Friday morning.
c. T. Goddard of Lynn, Mass. and
family are expected here Saturday to
open their summer home for the sea
son.
Arbor day was observed at the
school by a half holiday which was
used for cleaning up the school yard.
games and other appropriate exercises.
James Pearson arrived here Thurs
day and went to his home in China,
leaving again Friday morning.
Daniel Hescock was greeting his old
friends and ncighbors Friday morning.
Mr.. Hescock was getting his lawn and
house ready to open for the summer.
Miss Hattie Hayford, who is attend
ing school at Oak Grove Seminary
came Friday night for visit with her
cousin, Miss Gertrude Richardson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-19

Iceland is the latest dependency to
gain an ambition to become an indie
pendent country. Iceland belongs; tn
Denmark. and while it is not proposed
at this time to sever absolutely their
connections it is planned to give the
people of Iceland exclusive control OF
their own affairs. Iceland wants this
and Denmark scents willing and there
are no greatly conflicting interests to
be reconciicd. Iceland is of course
Handicapped by its name. but it is
not such a bleak and sterile place as
most of the world surposes. 1t is the
home of high degree of civilization
and its people enjoy prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-19

Former Justice J. w. LOngley of the
supreme court Of Nova Scotia, declares;
that within half a century Canada will
be absolutely Independent of Great
Britain. 1t is a pretty daring prophecy
for Canadian of high station to
make, but many stranger things have
happened in the New World than its
fulfilment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-19

One of the Taft delegates from the
state of Oregon is George Fl. Will
liau,s who was a member of Presi-
dent Grants first cabinet. Mr.. Will
liafns is now 81 years of age and is the
only surviving member of Grants first
cabinet. Before serving in the cabi-
net he was in the Senate from Ore
gon and in 1915 President Grant nOmi-
mated him for chief justice of the
United States. but later withdrew the
nomination. He has been a practic-
ing lawyer for Ga years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-19
SOMERSET.
EAST cORNVILLE.

Mrs. and Mrs George Giles, formerly
of this place, but the last three years
have lived in Hartland. have been in
this place calling on old friends and
now win go to Richmond, Me, where
they have purchased a place and will
go Monday
Stella Giles visited the school Fri
day. Miss Hight of Athens teaches in
District No. T.
Chester. Herrin, is hauling hay TO
skowtega,pqfa NJ, -nfaHsuA '1d woiliV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-19

The only reason why Colonel
Stewart is exilcd at that abandoned
army post in Arizona is that he is the
unhappy possessor. of a perpetual
crouch. Technically his service rec
ord is all right and without flaw. but
all who have had dealings with him or
been associated with him in army cir
cles agree that he is man Of such a
disagreeable temperament that no one
can get along with him. OF course
this is nothing for which he can be
put on trial, but the attempt to make
a MARTYR out of him and to make him
a sort of a national issue will not gain
any great Roadway. The man with a
crouch has few friends end never
kocrs them long. y M. n.
Z -. ttfX As
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-19

.rhe riots in Cleveland show that it
was a very hollow victory which
Mayor Tom Johnson won when she
gained the long sought end of a three
cent fare on the electric roads. In
their attempt to demonstrate that this
low rate is practicable the mayor and
his associates have been practicing
severe economies and have greatly
weakened the former strong service.
The cars are fewer and consequently
they are badly crowded. There are
many delays and the citizens are hold
ing mass meetings to make their en-
phatic protest. snake the fares five
cents again rather than cripple the
service" is the battle cry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-19

Only the departure Of Senator TILL
man for Europe and the fact that
Senator Jeff Davis strained his voice
delivering his last speech has pre-
vented an explosion in the Senate that
would probably have damaged the
dome of the capitol as the result Of
the selection of colCred man as the
foreman of a Washington jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-19

While the telegraph columns of the
Houston Post are filled with accounts
of tornadoes, ,cloudbursts and double
cyclones, it's famous pert Photographer
keeps buster than ever upon his ia
miliar theme of the unrivalled natural
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-19

Governor Hughes declaration that
he would decline to serve as Vice
President even if nominated and elect
ed to that position, leads the Houston
Pos. to remark that it may yet be-
come necessary for Congress to enact
a law making it felony for citizen
to decline the vice-presidency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-19

In the next two months no fewer than
30J meetings of religious and charitable
organizations arc scheduled to he held in
LONDON. the earliest being those of the
Wesleyan Missionary, the Church Mis-
sionafv and London Missionary Socie-
ties. the Church Army ard the Sunday
school JTrion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-19

A Boston paper tells us that Laura
Jean Libby has just bought new
automobile. and yet some people cling
to the idea that literature does not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-19
Maine Gossip
The Four-Leaf Glover.

1 know place where the sun is like gold,
And the cherry blooms burst with snow,
And down underneath is the lovelicst
nook,
Where the four-leaf eluvers grow.
One leaf is for hore. and one is for faith,
And one is for love, you know,
And God Tut another in for luck -
If You search you will find where they
grow.
But you must have hope and you must
have faith,
You must love and be strong-and so
If You work, if you wait, you will find
the place
Where the four, leaf clovers grow.
Christian Guardian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-19
Tuesday, May 10, 1908.

The case of Col. Stewart emphasizes
the fact that "contankerous" and
nagging man is ill-suited for an army
officer