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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-03
FOR OTHER OFFICES.

New York, Nov 2.-Indications at 3
o'clock are that George Gordon Bat
tie, Dem, has been elected district at
tOrney of New York county, over
Charles S. Whitman, Fus., by 1890.
In 100 election districts out of 754 in
the borough of Manhattan for Bor-
cugh president give McAneney, Fus.,
1887, Haiig, Dem. 1889.
Thirty election districts out of 91S in
Manhattan and Bronx for district at
torney give Whitman, Fus., PISS; Bat
tie. Dem, 394S.
At O'Clock the returns from 500 dis
tricts in New York City for comptroller
give LPrendergaSt. Fus., 1852; Moore.
Dem, 71,471. If this proportion is main
tanned Prendergast will have a plural
ity Of 10000.
At the same hour the returns from
495 districts in New York City for
president of the board of aldermen give
Mitchell, Fus., 1855; and Calvin.
Dem. 71722. If this proportion is MAIN
tanned. Mitchell will have a plurality
of $1,000.
At Has o'clock returns Tor sheriff of
New York county from about half the
election districts gave Shea, Fus., a
plurality of SO37. indicating his election
over Sullivan, Dem, by about $500
votes. .~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-03
THEY ARE GATEFUL.
Statements on Election by Gov. Draper
and Lieut.. Gov. rockingham.

Boston, Nov. 2.-Governor Eben S. Dra-
per issued the following statement at
midnight:
Il am very grateful to the people of
Massachusetts for the renewed express
sion of their confidence and shall do my
very best to serve them WELL The plural
ity is small. Considering the false state
;nents about the cost of living wrongfully
attributed to the tariff bill, the largest ex-
penditure of money and the misrepre-
sertation in regard to the so-called S-nour
bill, | am not surprised at the result"
Lieut.. Gov. Louis A. Frothingham issued
the following statement:
Il am very grateful to the citizens of
Massachusetts, for their confidence in
me-"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-03
METHEGLIN AND HYPOcRAs.
Pcpys Wrote that He Kept His Given
Word. Spice and Herbs.


Metheglin and hypocras were numbered
among the many good things beloved of
Pepys, and the latter drink stood him in
good stead at guildhall banquet which
occurred during one of his spells Of
pledged abstinence from wine. This was
on lord MAYORS day. 1863, when the diar--
list notes: we went into the buttry and
there stayed and talked and then into the
hall again. and there wine was offered.
and they drunk. only drinking some hv-
pocras. which do not break my vowe. 1t
being, to the best of my present judge
ment, only mixed compound drink and
not any wine. If am mistaken, God
forgive me. But 1 hope and do think i
am not" He was. Hypocras was usually
composed of spice. herbs and sugar steep
ed for many days in Hhenish wine. and it
is not reasonable to suppos, that the lord
butler had forgotten the wine.
New Yorks city has condemned and
disposed Of as waste 5000 tons of food
during the last year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-03
Vahey CongratuIates Draper.

Boston. Nov. 2.-The following telegram
was sent to Governor ORA per tonight by
the defeated Democratic candidate for
governor James II. Valley: Il congrat-
ulate you upon your election. You have
my best wishes for a successful admin
istration.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-03
License in Spite of All Opposition.

Tarrytown, n. Y, Nov. 2.-Despite
the efforts of the Rockefellers and
other owners of large estates in the
town of Mount Pleasant five Of the six
districts in the town voted today in
favor of license. The town of Green
burg voted the same way. The town
OF Newcastle went dry but the town of
Bedford voted to grant licenses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-03
UTAH.

Salt Lake City, Nov. 2.-Complete
returns from % out of So districts give
Bransford (American) for mayor, 1884;
Wallace, Fusion), 1909; Murdoch,
Rep. 1883 The American (Anti-
church, party claims out of 10 coun-
cilmen to be elected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-03
Still 'Alarm-No Damaqe,

A still alarm sounded at $3.50 P. NJ
Tuesday for blaze In the cellar of the
house owned by B. F. Towne, No. s
Temple court. Henry Mich $" is just
moving out and his small the garda,
pan Of hot ashes to the ..sv q, Mo-
emptied them among a Aec.f rahs.
Soon the entire house was filled with
smoke and the firemen were called.
Two chemicals were used and no dam
age to the house resulted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-03
ga Moral Victory" SAYS Vahey.

Boston. Nov flames H. Valley of Wa
tertown, the defeated Democratic candi-
date for governor, made the following
statement tonight:
This election has resulted in a great
moral victory for the people of this state.
We almost wiped out pluranty of 60, 600
am gratified beyond expression at the
result although l expected to VIM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-03

New York, Nov AT midnight returns
in the canvass for justices of the supreme
court in New York county from 800 of the
9lS election districts indicated that the
Republican-Fusion candidates have won
by small pluralities.
New York, Nov. AT midnight returns
from 700 of the 754 election districts in
the borough of Manhattan gave Smith.
Rep.-Fus., a plurality of 20.352 over
Rocsch Dem, for city judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-03
OHIO.
Tom johnson Defeated by II. c. Baehr
Rep, After Serving Four Terms.

cleveland. Ohio, Nov. tom L..
Johnson for four terms mayor of
lnVeiahd was defeated today for a
nfth term by Herman C. Baehr. Re-
pColican county recorder Unofficial
returns from approximately half of the
city indicated that Baehr's plurality Of
Johnson is at'least 1000 and NAV run
to 6000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-03

expressing my thanks for the hard work
done by my willing friends and organiza-
ton l congratulate Judge Gaynor upon
his large vote"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-03

Toledo, O., Nov. Returns from the
first seven precincts show Republic
can gain which if not increased indi
Gates Whitlock's, Ind, reelection by a
reduced plurality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-03
VIRGINIA..

Richmond, Va, Nov. EARLY re-
turns from all over the state indicate
that the Democratic ticket headed by
Judge Mann for governor has been
elected by about the usual majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-03
CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco, Nov 1.-The Call. which
has supported Crocken and Heney, esti-
mated on the basis of scattered returns
up to $50 O'Clock tonight that Mccarthy.
Union Labor candidate for mayor, will
be elected by about 10000 plurality and
that Fickert, Rep. Union Labor, will de-
feat Francis ]. Heney by about 1900 for
district attorney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-03

Cleveland, O., Nov. 2.-Ten precincts
out OF 297 give CUnofficiaD for mayor:
Johnson. Dem, 1915; Baher, Rep, 1O17,
a gain of 33 votes in these precincts for
the Republicans over two years ago
AT this rate Baher would win by about
5000 votes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-03

The women Of Wisconsin have de0's N
their intention of getting every man - !.
woman in the state who is q or osu 100
sign the petition for woman
rvh;cb Is to be presented to, the p rs's'l
Congress-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-03
NEW JERSEY.

Jersey City. N. j., Nov. 2.-It is al
most certain that H. Otto Wittpen.
DEM, has been reelected mayor of
Jersey City, defeating Former Mayor
Mark Pagan, Rep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-03
CONN ECTlcUT.

Bridgeport, Conn, Nov. City
Clerk Buckingham, Dem. is elected
mayor of Bridgeport by 1854 plurality.
Entire Democratic ticket elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-03

At 10 o'clock Johnson conceded his
own defeat by 1900. With him prob
ably went the bulk of the Democratic
ticket, those councilmen who have been
conspicuous in their support Of his
street railway program suffering most.
possibility existed at 10 o'clock that
one member Of the johnson ticket,
City Solicitor Newton d. Baker. had
won over Gerhard M. Dahl, former La
Toilette supporter from Wisconsin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-03

Cincinnati, g., Nov. 2.-Cincinnati
today elected a Republican ticket.
headed by DR.. Louis Schwab for may.
or. The Democrats made a determined
fight on taxation, charging the Re-
publican administration with eXtrava,
gance in the conduct of civic affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-03

San Francisco, Nov Partial returns
from 81 scattering precincts out of 3Ol give
flor mayor: Crocken, Rep, 374; Leland,
DEM. $685. Mccarthy, Union Labor, 537.
For district attorney: Fickert Rep,
1874; Heney, Dem, 460
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-03

San Francisco, Nov Returns
from rs scattering precincts give for
mayor: Croker Rep, 1877; Leland,
Dem. 1876; Mccarthy, (Union Labor),
203
For district attorney: Fickert, Rep,
403; Heney, DEM, 1870.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-03

Palmer & Withee were given a license
to conduct a public carriage BUSINESS.
w. w. Edwards was appointed an auc-
tioneer.
Mr.. Ross. representing the Appleton ~
Vi,es Co.. foresters, Of Bangor ana Au-
eusta, laid before the board propo-
sition for the suppression Of the brown
tail moth. He stated that the charge
would he ZIG per day for five men. and
thought that they would be able to go
over the trees in Waterville in about three
weeks. He thought an appropriation OF
$500 would be suffcient.
8. r.. Whitcomb addressed the board
stating that they were cramped for room
4, their store and he was DESTROYS of SET
ting his large refrigerator outside the
STORE He spoke to the building inspector,
who wished Mr.. Whitcomb to go before
tho citv government. He was willing to
abide the decision of the board and cover
his refrigerator with fire-proof covering
His request was granted.
The board dissolved as municipal Off
GERS and went into session as aldermen.
The request Of J. +. Jackson to have
the electric light pole now in front OF his
home moved to a northerly point near the
boundary Of his land was considered.
The common council sent back the or
der pertaining tosthA referring of the OPP
era slSa,se asase ttossa Especial Sscommittee
md amended it SO as to have the matter
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-05-27
STATE NEWS.

Mr.. J. A. SeigIcr and other
citizens Of Aiken. SC, will build
a narrow cloth mill in Fayctte-
Vile in the near future.
Friday at Wake Forest College
a beautiful arch, erected at the
campus gate next the depot by
the senior class, was presented to
the college by }. M. Adams, presi-
dent Of the class.
Mr.. John Williams, who lived
at Great Falls, Richmond county,
was struck and killed by light
ming Tuesday in a house where he
had gone for protection. Three
other men in the room were only
slightly Jared.
John V. Davidson, a smoothe
crock jailed at Charlotte Satur-
day on a charge Of pickpocket-
ing in default Of bond in the sum
Of $500, escaped from Jail by a
clever ruse. When the name of
one }. S. Hunt, who was also in
Jail and whose fine had been
paid, was called to inform him
he was at liberty to go, David
son responded and was soon a
free man, leaving Hunt asleep in
his cell. When the mistake was
discovered Davidson was beyond
reach.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-05-27
A Matter of Faith.

From Notes of the Celebration. in Chariot,
Oh server. 22d
"A young man was indicted and
brought before the city court yes
terday morning charged with be-
ing drunk the night before. He
was well dressed and evidently a
young man Of means and stand
ing IN his community. Asked
the court:
Recorder Smith" You are
charged with being drunk; how
do you plead?"
Prisoner Guilty."
Recorder Smith-"W Where are
YOU from?"
Prisoner South Carolina"
Recorder Smith You say you
are from South Carolina" the
court becoming interested.
Prisoner Yes, sir"
Recorder Smith What are
you doing over here?"
Prisoner Attending the cel-e
bratlOn."
Recorder Smith-''Do you be.
lleve in the authenticity of the
Mecklenbury Declaration of In
dependence?"
Prisoner-'I do"
Mr.. Clerk" ordered the re-
corder discharge the prisoner"
and then turning to the young
man IN question he said: GO in
peace: | cannot punish you at
this time, coming from the State
you 90 and holding the belief you
90. Thy !, faith hath made thee
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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-05-27

MIR. C. III. GATTIS, District Pas.
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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-05-27
GENERAL NEWS.

A small cyclone at Itlay, Texas,
Friday did damage amounting to
500, 900.
Free lumber was handed a
knockout in the Senate Monday,
Mr.. McCumber's amendment to
the tariff bill placing lumber on
the free list, being defeated by a
vote of rs to Sc.
The post of minister to China
was rendered to John Hays
Hammond by President Taft
during a conference at the White
House Monday and was definite
ly declined by Mr.. Hammond.
A duel Friday at Pensacola,
Fla, between Joseph and Monk
Bray, brothers and prosperous
farmers, growing out of a quar-
rel over the dividing line of land,
resulted in the death of Monk
Bray.
William Toney, a half-witted
negro at Spring Hope, gave NOR
phine to his two boys, aged 4 and
5, Saturday, ard death resulted.
Toney claims that he thought he
was giving them quinine, but it
is thought to have been premedi-
tated murder.
Eugene PEBBLES, an iron mould
er apparently insane, killed his
young wife, in the presence of
their little child, at Norfolk,
Va, Friday, splitting her head
open with an axe as she sat
writing a letter to her mother.
When PEBBLES was arrested he
confessed his crime and express
ed a desire to die.
Sheriff Ship, Deputy Sheriff
Gibson and four other residents
of Hamilton county, Tennessee,
were declared Monday to be
guilty of contempt of the Su-
preme Court of the United States
in combining in a conspiracy in
1905 to lynch a negro named
johnson, sentenced to death for
criminal assault. johnson was
lynched after he had been grant
ed an appeal be the Supreme
Court. Sentence will be passed
upon the men next Tuesday.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-05-27
NORTH BOUND.

Train Nos. and run daily.
JNo. SHELTON WILLIAMS, Pres.
L.. A. BOYD, Gen. MGR.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-05-27
LIS r OF LETTERS.

Remaining in the L umberton
n. T., postoffice, May "a, 1909
Ii not called for in one week, will
be sent to the Dead Letter Office
washington, D. C.. Parties call.
Ing will please say advertised.
Miss Sallie Baccla, Billie Barns.
p. d; Britt, Eli job Davis, George
Gaddy, Mrs. Mary Gillespie, MRS.
Pennle L: Hooper, Miss Ella
Powell (2), Purdie R;cha,a. n,.'
A. R. Roberts. Miss G1a. Som,
Smith. "' 'o's'
r. M. Norment, P. M.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-05-27

Durham has been selected for
the city adjacent to which the
Grand Lodge of Pythians will To-
cate the Pythian orphanage. For
some months past this point has
been a matter of much conse-
quence to many towns and cities
OF North Carolina.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-05-27
The Wisest Step a County Can
Take.

roBreSSlVe tf-1ner.
1t is gratifying to see the in
creaslng number of counties that
are taking hold of the good roads
movement. A permanent good
road will benefit not only this
generation, but future genera
tons as we'll, and it is entirely
hitting, therefore, that this fn-
ture generation should pay a part
OF the expense. A bond issue for
roads, if the money is iudici-
ously expended, is the wisest
step a county can take. In order
TO see that the money is judici.
ously expended, it is we'll to oct
Reads officer. 00o
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-05-27

Mr.. William F. Steese, 7O1 Coburn st.,
Akron, Ohio, writes:
81 have been troubled for several
years with cafarrh of the stomach.
Have used different patent medicines
to no effect whatever, and have doc
tored considerable with family doctor.
"Sometimes his treatment would re-
| lieve me for q few weeks, but would
eventually have to go back to him, and
that had kept up for several years.
81 was advised to use Peruna, and
have taken three bottles. Never felt
SO good in my life. Am going to con-
tinue using it. Wouldn't be with
out it in the house. Twill gladly rec
| On7neHd 1t to any one afflicted with
catarrh of stomach, or stomach trouble
of any kind"
The above is an oft-repeated story,
Troubled for years with chronic ca
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doctors to no avail. Peruna was adj
vised by friends. Instant relief expo
rienced. Great gratitude to Peruna
expressed. This, in brief, Is a story
that is repeated to US q great many
times every year.
No one could be in touch with our
vast correspondence for one month
without being impressed with the sin
certify and truthfulness of these kind of
testimonials.
Peruna promptly produces an appe-
tite, corrects digestion and relieves
stomach difficulties that have resisted
other treatment.
Man~a-i::s an Ideal Laxative.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-05-27

Rev. DR.. Fred D. Hale, for the
past five years pastor of the First
Baptist church of Wilmington.
presented his resignation Sunday
to take effect next Sunday. He
has accepted a call to the Nc
Kinney Avenue Baptist church of
Dallas, Texas.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-05-27

1t coaxes back that well feeling. heal
thy look, puts the sap Of life in your
system, protects you from disease. Hol-
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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-05-27

ilnules are for Backache, and bring
quick rehef to lumbago, rheumatism. fa.
Gigue and all other symptoms of Kidney
diseases diseases: They are tonic to the en-.
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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-05-27
Prominent Merchant at Parkers
burg Killed by Mail Carrier.

Fayetteville Observer, 24th
News was received in this CITY
this morning of aterrible tragedy
which occurred in Parkersburg,
Sampson county, yesterday af-
ternoon. A rural mail carrier
named Bass approached Mr..
Bradley Parker, a prominent
merchant of that town and re-
quested that he open his store
and sell him some cartridges
with which, he stated, he want
ed to kill another man. Mr..
Parker demonstrated with the
man, VINO was drunk. advising
him to have no disturbance,
Bass then told Mr.. Parker that
II ne didn't open his store and
sell him the cartridges he would
kill him. Mr.. Parker declined
to do so; whereupon Bass drew
his gun and shot him, killing him
instantly. He was soon after
wards arrested and is now in
Clinton Jail. Mr.. Parker is a
brother of Mr.. w. ]. Parker, of
Parkersburg, and was a man
highly esteemed.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-05-27
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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-05-27

ManZan Pile Remedy Is put up in a
tube with nozzle attached. Nav be
applied directly to the affected parts
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