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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-19

The lion-man is a freak now attract
ing some attention in Europe. where,
like all the freaks who have gone before
and who follow, he is being received
ITEM says: Lionel is really only q boy
1G years old. He speaks three languages
and has Travelled much. There is moth
Ing of the lion about him but the head
and name, but that is enough. The face
and head are covered with a thick mat
VI blond hair and the human face can
only be suspected. He seems to be
proud Of his head and thinks himself
rather superior than unnatural because
Of it. He is perfectly happy because
his abnormality brings him money and
admiration
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-19

The Rev. DR.. Schulman OF New York,
referring to the contention recently
made by the Rev. DR.. Magnes tina Yid-
dish was the national language Of the
Jews, told his parishioners that this
was not true. He said, Hebrew, tho
sacred language OF the Bible, is thu
Jewish language, not the jargon OF
mixture OF Hebrew words. What II
many millions speak any language In
correctly? Docs that make IL the ac-
cepted tongue? Yiddlsh must be tol-
Grated as a medium for communication,
but not vaunted as the literary or thu
national language OF the Jews as a
people"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-19

The viena Academy OF Sciences has
spent nearly $4,000 In working ten tons
OF uranium ore for radium. The yield
Wis three grains of pure radium, he
largest amount ever secured at once.
the value being 100000.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-19

The mean height OF all .ha land now
above the sea IA referred 10 by Lyell as
being 1000 feet. The mean depth or
soc ocean Is at least $4,000 feet
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-19

An ancient font. removed years ago
from ST. James parish church.. Louth.
Ireland, has been discovered In use as
q flower pot and replaced IN the
church.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-19

M. Tonrnay. a Belgium engineer, has
been commissioned by the committee
Tor the international exhibition at
Brussels In 1910 to erect a tower at
lxelies which VIII be much higher than
the Eiffel tower. The cost Is estimated
mt $40, 900.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-06-19
kittredae Maiorities,

Crawford's majority over K%ittredge in
the state, 1886.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03
Chronic Bronchitis.


Mrs. Clara L. Miller, Box II, Columbia
eta., Seattle, Wash, formerly vice pres
ident of Skoogay Country Club, writes:
"Nine bottles of Peruna cured me of a
protracted case of bronchitis. There is
no superior remedy that know Of, as
the action Of Peruna on the vasa motor
system of nerves is very beneficial. 1t
increases the tone of the system and aids
nature to perform her functions.
81 have recommended it to number
Of my friends, who speak in the same
high terms of it. have certainly found
It q most efficaeious medicine"
Nervous, Tired and Weak.
Mrs. Christina Smukalla, 400 Winslow
Ave., Buffalo, N. Y, writes: 81 trust
every one suffering from systemic ca
tarrh will read this and profit by it.
81 was in very bad condition indeed,
when 1 began to take Peruna, and my
friends as we'll as myself were very
much alarmed over my condition.
was always nervous, could not sleep at
night, my food did me no good, and
was always tired and weak. I tried
several doctors, but found no relief.
"Finally took two bottles of Peruna
and felt like different woman. How
ever, 1 did not stop there, but kept on
with it until had taken several bottles,
when felt completely cured, and have
remained so ever since. I can eat and
sleep now."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03
THE COTTON REPORT
Shows Larger Output of Gins Than In
Preceding Years.

Washington, Oct. 2.-The census
bureau reports on cotton ginning is
sued today shows 2,5S2,6SS bales.
counting round as half bales. ginned
from growth Of 1908 to Sept. 25. COM
pared with 1882 500 for 1907; 2,057, ,2S3
for 1906, and 2,355,716 for 1905. Num-
Der of active ginneries this year is
1850 compared with 1921 for 1907;
2O,416. for 1906, and 21,3S9 for 1905.
Round bales included this year are
55.01S compared with 1860 for 1907;
66,502 for 1906, and 74.S16 for 1905,
Sea Island 11,275 for 1908; 4259 for
1907: 26S9 for 9O6 and 1886 for 1905.
The cotton crop report issued today
by the department of agriculture
shows that the average condition Of
the cotton crop on Sept. 25 was 69.7
per cent. of a normal, against 761 on
Aug. 25 last: 67.7 on Sept. 25, 1907;
71.6 on Sept. 25, 1906, and SIS the
average of the past 10 years on Sept
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03
Pe-ru-na In Tablet Form.
BRoCKTON FAIR MUSTER.
Hancock, Brockton, Wins First Prize
Auburn, Me-, for Distance Travelled.

Brockton. Mass, Oct. 2.-Hancock. a
Brockton tub, won the 1st prize in the
hremen's muster today in cOnnec-
tior with the Rrockton fair making a
distance of 225 feet, 10A inches, which
was 10 feet further than its nearest
rival Fifty machines tok part in the
contest, which was not finished unit.
after sunset tonight. During most OF
the lay. there was cross wind from
the west but in spite of this disadvan-
tage, good records We're made.
Twenty-Five prizes amounting to $500
were hung up for the playout. the first
5000, the second 1925. the third $3.50
ana the fourth 500. with the other
prizes ranging down to s.. There were
three special prizes, including $25 to
the engine coming the longest distance
to attend the muster. This was won
by Excelsior of Auburn. Me. A prize
of SIS for the engine playing nearest
to the mark of 165 feet. inches, was
won by Ocean !, of Knightville, r. T.,
while third special prize of $40 for
the engine having the lowest record
went to Mazeppa of Acushnet.
In the general playout. Columbia OF
Winchendon won second prize. Pro-
tactor No. 3 of Brockton, third, and
Paul Revere Of Revere, fourth.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03
BINGHAM DECLINES.
Will Not Accept the New Hampshire
Democratic Nomination.

Manchester, n. H., Oct 2.-Declarine
that, he had no political aspirations
and that his present service was botf
pleasant and congenial, Judge George
II. Bingham, who was nominated a.
the party candidate for governor at the
New Hampshire Democratic state
convention Sept. %, positively declln-
ed today to accept the nomination
PREVIOUS to the. convention. Judge
Bingham had stated that he was not
candidate and that he would not ac-
cept the party leadership in the state
campaign. Nevertheless he was nomi-
mated by the convention, and his fina
and positive refusal to participate in
the campaign was made known this
afternoon when the notification COM
mittee of the convention formally an
nounced to him the honor which the
convention had bestowed upon him.
Judge Bingham stated in refusing
the nomination, that he had spent
many years in preparing himself fol
his present position and that he con-
sidered that the office of judge OF the
New Hampshire supreme court was a
greater trust than being governor OF
the state. BY training and experience,
he said. he was far better fitted FOR
law than for politics.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03
DETAILS OF RESCUE.
Chinese Members of Aeon's Crew Re-
fused to Work-Looted Wreck.

Melbourne. Oct 2.-The cable has
brought further details of the rescue
of the castaways from the British
steamer Aeon. who spent nearly two
months on Christmas island. an al
most barren shoal in the Pacific ocean,
whence they were taken several days
ago by the steamer Manuka and con-
veyed to Suva, Fiji islands.
Mrs. Patrick and her little baby girl.
who was born under such novel sur
roundings on a desert island. We're the
first of the castaways to be taken
ABOARD the Manuka. Mrs. Patrick is
the wife of Chaplain B. r. Patrick. L.
s. y. The infant was fed on the milk
of the Aeon's goat, which was saved
from the wreck of the steamer. The
castaWays had plenty of provisions
and found good water on the island.
The Chinese crew of the Aeon mu-
tinted and looted the wreck While
on Christmas island they refused to
work and it was necessary for che
white members of the party always to
keep an armed guard over them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03
Exciting Times at Windsor Fair.

Humane Officer c. w. Blaisdeli and
S. w. Meady have been putting in the
week at Windsor fair and while there
MIR. Blaisdell has met with considerable
excitement. Thursday afternoon in an
encounter with John Hersom. an Au-
gusta cab driver. Mr.. Blaisdell was
lashcd over the side Of the face with
4 whip. leaving two bad scars, 1t Is
claimed that HerSom was driving over
the race track and lashing and abus'
ing his horse and was also in danger
of running people down. The other o.
ficerS at the fair asked Mr.. Rlasdel 10
assist them and he seized the horse
with the intention of removing hln
from the shafts. when the driver struck
him with his whip
While at the fair Mr. Rlaisdell took
a horse from Moody Beckwith, Whea
the officer claimed was unfit for use
The horse is being held at Augusta loF
obscrN ton and a hearing in the mat
ter will be laid before Judge Mahe'
at 8 o'clock this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03
NO GUsHER.
But Tells Facts About Postum.

I'VE have used Postum for the past
eight years." writes a Wis. lady, and
drink 1t three times a day. We never
tire of it
For several years l could scarcely
eat anything on account of dyspepsia
. bloating after meals, palpitation. sick
h,adache-in fact was in such misery
and distress tried living on hot water
and toast for nearly year.
Il had quit coffee. the cause of my
trouble, and was using hot water, but
this was not nourishing.
Hearing OF Potsum I began drink
Ing 1t and my ailments disappeared.
and nov / can eat anything L want
without trouble.
"My parents and husband had about
tho same experience. Mother would
often suffer after eating, while yet
drinking coffee. My husband was a
great coffee drinker and suffered from
indigestion and headache.
After he stopped coffee and began
Postum both ailments left him. He
will not Crink anything else now ana
we have it three times a day. 1 could
write more but am no gushcr--only
state plain facts"
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Greek, Mich. Read, "The Road TO
VUe,lville." in pkgs. "There's a Rea-
son."
Ever read the above letter? new
on. .noears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full OF numa"
intarsst.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03
DEPARTURE DELAYED.
Unfavorabe Weather Causes Post
ponement Of Submarine Race.

Newport, r. l., Oct. because of a
heavy choppy sea caused by the north
erly gale of last night. the departul e
of the fleet of five submarines on their
race to Philadelphia, was delayed. The
submarines were to have started yes
terday. but necessary repairs to the
machinery of the Cuttlefsh delayed
the sailing for day and on account
of weather conditions. it was deemed
inadvisable to start this morning.
Reports from Nantucket lightship
received by wireless, stated that
gale was raging and that the sea at
that station was very rough Some
fear had been felt that the cruiser
Yankee. ashore at the entrance of Buz-
yards bay. might have suffered during
the blow of last night, but reports
from Horse Neck beach this forenoon
gave the information that the Yankee.
which was sheltered by the land. did
not receive any injury.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03
THREE.cORNERED FIGHT
For Position on Bay State Ticket
Draper Will Beat the Head.

Boston Oct. 1.-THE settlement of
lcng and animated three -cornered con-
test for the nomination for lieutenant
governor is expected to be the feature
of the Republican state convention
which will meet here tomorrow for the
selection of state ticket and Presi-
dental electors.
No opposition is anticipated to the
advancement of Lieut., Gov. l.. >.
Draper of Hopedale to the head OF the
ticket, nor to the denomination OF
Secretary of State William NJ. Olin of
Boston. Treasurer Arthur ID. Chapin
OF Holyoke. Auditor Henry f. Turner
of Maiden and Attorney General Dana
Malone of Greenfield.
For the second position on the ticket
however. three aspirants have been in
the field since last spring. and the
1850 delegates. it was anticipated to-
night, will be asked to decide between
John n Cole. speaker of the House
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03
MACK ATTACKS SHELDON.
Charges That Latter Is Interested il
~ Financial Companies.

New York, Oct National Chair
man Mack of the Democratic nationa
committee. today made an attack or
the corporation affiliations of George r
Sheldon, treasurer of the Republican
National committee, charging that Mr.
Sheldon was at this time connected
with no less than II financial COM
panies. Mr.. Mack made the following
statement:
"The trust and corporation aff1lia.
tions. of George r. Sheldon. treasurer
Of the Republican National committee
for the past 10 years, make interesting
reading in view of the recent develop
rnents in the campaign.
II wish to recall in this connection
that because of these very associations
Of his, Gov. Odell in 1902 refused tc
permit the party leaders to put Mr.
Sheldon in nomination for lieutenant
governor.
Gov. Odell at that time declared
that he would not accept the re-nomi'
nation for head of the state ticket Il
Sheldon was named as his running
mate But while the Republican party
has refused to put up Mr.. Sheldon:
name for public Office, it has for thu
identical reasons for this refusal. 81
lcCted him for it's campaign fund col
lector
This cannot be denied. Most of th'
corporations with which Mr.. Sheldol
Is identified are capitalized for mil
lions How much of their stocks is o
the liquid variety can be easily ascer
tanned Yet Mr.. Roosevelt has defended
him and his resignation was not de
manded when Mr.. Dupont was invited
TO step down and out. Mr.. Dupont wa
only identified with one trust. Will
Mr.. Sheldon is at the present time iden
titled with no less than II prominen
financial concerns.
"One of these, the Bethlehem Stee
Co., does not employ union labor an
las opposed the organization of its en-
ployes for the past is years.
MIR. Sheldon is a director of tina
company He is also treasurer and dl
rector of the North American Co, cap
italized for $50, O,0OO,0 900, a concern know
rs the mystery of Wall street 1t
but a few years back since" he wa
prominently identified with the 'whis
key trust a glance at his connection
with various companies for the past /
years will explain tersely the reason o
his present position. No further com
lnent of mine Is necessary"
The various corporations enumerate'
are railroads and Industrial concern
here and elsewhere. Mr.. Mack said thu
Mr. Bryan's speaking dates for Octcbe
would probably be made known on mex
Wednesday in Chicago, where he wi
confer with the Democratic Iresiden
tial candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS.

Ninth MaSsac chuSetts district -
Democratic, John A. keliher, Te-
nominated.
Tenth Massachusetts district
Democratic, Joseph f. O'ConnelI, (re-
nominated.
Eleventh Massachusetts district
Democratic, Andrew j. Peters, Gre
nominated.
Fourth Massachusetts district
Democratic, John J. Mitchell
Twelfth Massachusetts district
Republican. John w. Weeks, Newton,
(renOminated).
Sixth Massachusetts district
Republican. Augustus 2. Gardiner,
Hamilton. (renominated).
Third Massachusetts district-Re-
publican. Chas. G.. Washburn, Cre-
nominated).
Fourteenth Massachusetts district
Republican. VIM. c. Lowering, Taun-
ton. (renominatedD.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03
POLITICAL sTRAws.

Governor C. n. Haskell spoke to large
audience in Enid. Okla. Thursday night.
defending himself against the charges
which preceded his resignation as treas
,lrer Of the Democratic national commit
tee Il am not through with President
Roosevelt" said the governor. HE wants
to quit but / will not
'I believe that Bryan and Kern will be
elected. There is a Bryan wave sweep
ing over the country from one end to the
other. and / do not believe that it can be
stopped" said United States Senator
Thomas L. Gore of Oklahoma. who spoke
Thursday night at Ogden, Utah. When
asked for his views regarding the charges
brought against Governor Haskell. former
treasurer of the Democratic national COM
mittee. the senator said THAT is a sub
ject of which l am not informed except
from newspaper reports which have been
read to me. Governor Haskell is a pop
,llar man in our state and 1 have no doubt
but that he will he able to clear himself
of any charges rejecting or his character
that may have been brought against
him."
Publication and use by the Repub
1ican campaign managers as cam
paign document of the letter attributed
to the authorship of the late Grover
Cleveland. which contained a strong
endorsement of the Republican candi-
date fer President. was the subject
of speech by John w. Kern. Demo-
cratic candidate for Vice President.
Friday at Birmingham. Ala. He de-
ol,.ared such use of the document to
he %, infamous attempt to place vile
STIGMA ,,pcn the rame of 4 great do"
narted statesman and likened it to the
use made III the Garfield campaign OF
the famous Morey letter forgery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03
A Good Word for Pe-ru-na.

A Good Word for Pe-ru-na.
Mrs. S. l.. Jewell, r. F. d. l, Freeport,
Pa, writes:
"Having used Peruna myself for many
years with beneficial effects, and oo-
serving the good it has done others OF
my acquaintance, I cannot but say
good word in behalf of Peruna."
Keeps Pe-ru-na In the House.
Mrs. Maria Goertz, Orienta, Oklahoma,
writes: "My husband, children and my
self have used your medicines, and we al
ways keep them in the house in case OF
necessity. I was restored to health by
this medicine, and DR.. Hartman's in
valuable advice and books. People
ask about me from different places, and
are surprised that 1 can do all of my
housework alone, and that l was cured
by the doctor of chronic catarrh. My
husband was cured of asthma, my
daughter of earache and catarrh of the
stomach, and my son of catarrh of the
throat. When was sick weighed lOO
pounds; now l weigh 1iO.
CDR. Hartman's remedies have proven
to be reliable and wonderful. Their
effect upon the system is remarkable.
Peruna quiets the nerves, and is great
specific for all forms of chronic catarrh.
81 am very glad to say that l can
write you that am cured in every way
of catarrh, with which 1 had suffered
terribly for ten years. I cannot thank
YOU enough for your advice"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03
A Cinch for Butler Ames.

Lowell, Mass, Oct. 2.-Butler Ames,
who was yesterday nominated for 4
fourth term in Congress at the 5th
District Republican convention was to-
day nominated by the Democratic con-
vention as the climax of an exciting
session An effort was made to turn
the nomination in favor of John J.
Flynn of Lawrence, the nominee OF
two years ago. but he received only
one vote. though a half dozen dele
gates botcd when it was seen that
AmeS would be nominated
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03
Hot Races at the Brockton Fair.

Brockton. Mass. Oct. 2.-The 2.25
pace furnished the most exciting trot-
ting event of the four matches on the
card at the Brockton fair today. Seven
heats were necessary before Warren
F. was returned winner, after Belle
Archer and Dom Paul had each taken
two heats The first heat of the 2.3o
trot was dead heat between Tony B.,
and Bingen Wright, and the race was
made the best two out of three with
Tony B., winning. Rumsey took the
229 trot and Allie Mack the 2.12 pace
in straight heats.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03

One would think that after the pro-
tracted drouth most any quantity Of
rain would be welcome and no ON
would protest ut the frequency with
which it came. Such does not seem to
be the case, however for yesterday
morning as a Journal reporter was
passing along the Gardiner and Ran
dClpn bridge he overheard one work
ingman say to another, 'Drat the rain
'sposa now it'll rain every day this fall"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03
GARDINE Err,
o1,eodtf

Reouisition made Friday night at
Newport, Il. L., for additional hos" t.
be used in pumping out the Yankee,
led to the belief that the cruiser was
badly damaged in the hard blow Fri
day. No direct word as to the condi-
ton of the vessel was received, how
ever.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03

In the list of the newly elected Of
fcerS of the CnhboSSccontee Teachers
Club i'll yesterday mornings Journal
the nam. of l.. II. Conant should have
appeared as vice president Prot Co.
nant is the new principal of the Gardi-
ner High school. and in the short time
that school has been in session he has
created d very favorable impression
amoung Iii with whom he has come in
contact.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03

Miss Alice Williams and Miss Arglns
Clark Thursday afternoon picked a
gill of rasphcrriCS from the bushes At
the rear Gg the basket factory in Ran
iolnh. The berries We're al well
formed ard of excellent liavor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03

Weston Lewis and family went vcs.
terday to Boston to pass the winter
Mrs. NJ. j.. Dow. who has been visit
ing her hrcthcr. Lewis Is ing. 1 h;nder-
nook street, Randolph, returned ves.
terday to Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03

George f. Emery, who has been EN-.
ployed as head saw filer at the mills
~ the Bowdonbam Lumber Co. has
returned to his home. Water street
Randolph. the mill having closed on.
erationS for the season.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03

Hundreds of pounds of those high
grade 40c. chocolates c. H. Eeano bas
got the multitude in the Saturday
habit of buying at only 25c. pound
have been received for today's sale
The entire lot arrived the latter part
of this week. Have Your change handy
to save time in the big demand to.
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03

Mr. and Mrs. Merrill f.. Crossman
who have been visiting Mrs. Bertha ]
Houston, Highland avenue, have 70.
turned to their nome at South PORT.
land.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03

Mrs. 5. W. Jones and son, Martliny
and George f. Jones went yesterday !"
Boston for d few days
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03

Rev. Hannah J. Powell of Sarp.,
vile will occupy the pulpit Of the lin.
| iversailst church Sunday morning
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03

Mrs. George Musselman. who hos
been the guest of Miss Elizabeth q,
mand, returned yesterday to Wash
inGton, ID. G.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03

Henry II. MarSon and family. VIII,
have been visiting at the home If
|. Powers in Pittston, returned ycs.
|terday to Medford, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03

lazy liver leads to chronic dyspepsia
and cor rstipation-weakens the whole sys-
TEN. Doan'S Regulcts (25 cents per boX)
correct the liver. tone the stomach, cure
cOnStipation
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03

To feel strong, have good appet ant
digestion, sleep soundly and enjoy life
use Tur6ock Blood Bitters the great sys
tenn tonic ana builder.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03

City Marshal QUITS end Officer Tozier
yesterday afternoon visited Il Dem,
| square, but found no contraband
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03

jerks has a story for you which can
be read in his window. a delicious
Saturday treat for all.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03

Itch Itch, Itch. : Scratch. .ralch
Scratch, The more you scratch TIN, wors
the itch. Try Doans Ointment. 1t cure
piles, ecZem2, any skin itching. All
druggists sci! it
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03

Cures baby's Group. Willie's daily cuts
and bruises. mama's sore throat, grand
mas lamcness-Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
the great household remedy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-03
GARDINER.

Harry Cochrane If Monmouth wac :.
the city yesterday.