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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
COTTON COMPRESS, TUPBLo. MISS

such comparatively small returns would
prosper exceedingly u they put the same
abound in this district. Perhaps the chief
drawback 20 the agricultural development
OF the South has been the mrunderstand-
NSrtser6P essp. sne tha IN the ssm
mer the heat is almost uncomfortable IN
the South for folks who are not born and
brod In that section. and that N thai
erroneous idea has gained credenee
abroad that the population Is feyer-strick-
en- and that the death rate ls always
Is to be regretted that they are not heed
ed In regard TO the climate OF the South.
They show thst In most localities IN
portsty DniS, tspGs'a az iS% %ons . h' IN healthy dis
tricts in the North
Citizens OF Tupelo say that this city
has a most eguable and ssniai, eIlmats' ie6s
There In but little malaria here, and the
few cases are mild In type. IL IL stated
that the temperature here rarely rises 70
as constituting hot day
There Is always a fall In temperature At
night even In July and August. and
sufficient, II is said. to render l4ght bed
people are proverbially robust
In appearance, and Tupelo folks are no
exception TO the rule. the sturdy man
hood OF the place being particularly no
ticeable.
city with Resources.
Tupslo IL not only in . great cotton
raising belt, but n In located IN a coun-
try equally as admirably adapted for
growing corn. wheat, oats, hay, vsgo-
tables and fruits. while the most nutri-
Ia unsurpassed for breeding horses. cattle. |
sheep and hogs
-fr4u-trr-4tS ti4~ -eitys~fsieh has popti-
lation Of 200. has already made good
start but It's citizens are determined 20
days OF scrfdOm In the South TO own a |
plantation was 70 be rated |
wealthy, and 10 own one In Lee county |
vss TO be accounted rich. |
- ,s ths same fertility Of land here /
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
A HenIfhv Towu.

Crowley II above all healthy city. The
death rate here is less than II per thou
sand, and octegernr;ahs abound in this
locality. There is no record OF a case Of
yellow fever In Acadia parish. and ma
LARA is not as common In Crowley a. In
many Northern cities. In eight ysar, there
were only Ave deaths from mslar1al dis
eases In this town. Typhoid fever IL
equally rare and II In dlfficult to die Of
pulmonary troubles In this locality.
Tho water is fms and the airIs not
enervating. becaiss II is balmy. Tho
energy Of the citizens OF this town proves
that. The temperatrre is seldom above 80
I'm thu summer and rarely below so In the
winter. which Is remarkable instance OF
eQuable climate.
Cheaper food and lower rents and less
clothing than IL nesded In the North are
other attractions held out by Crowley
citizens when they wish 10 convert
strangers into new residents. IL In GER
tainly fine. growing little city and one
that makes the man who Is hustling hard
for existence somewhere else stop and
think IL he could not possibly do soms-
thing to improve his circumstances
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
Some Financial strnv.,

Ten years ago the property valuation OF
Crowley was $4,000. Today the assessed
yaluation exceeds $500 900. which In on a
basis of about one-fourth actual value.
The tax rate In SIC per $1,000. The city owns
a water works and electric light plant
which cost s27.ooe to install in 1898. The
water IL IN inexhaustible supply and very
pure. Bonds to the amount Of ga. go
bearing 6 per cent interest and running Il
years were sold This -is-th only public
debt. The people Of Crowley work in hsr-
mony for everything that will promote
the interests OF the city and have on
every occasion which demanded IL shown
marvellous public spirit.
Crowley is one Of the most important
shipping points on the Southern Pacific
railway, which affords the city the very
best facilities for business. projected
railroad TO the Gulf will make Crowley
stopping place and connection with Alex
andria, where four other systems will be
met Is under construction.
There are two state banks in Crowley.
One has $50. 900 capital, tl5 900 surplus and
profits and deposits Of tl00. 900. The other.
recently established. has sa5. 900 capital.
The Crowley Building and Loan Associa-
ton, organized In 1893, has $500. 900 capital
and has 5000 invested I'm Crowley and
Acadia parish. II loans 30 10 So per cent
OF valuation on first mortgages. IL issues
serial and paid-up stock, the latter OF
which receives q guaranteed dividend OF
per cent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

How Rice ~ Raised.
The only requisites for rice cultivation
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
rupcls's Famous Gotten

The cotton grown In the vicinity ,,
Tupelo has made the name OF the city IA
nous the world over 1t brings lie TO Y
cent premium over any cotton grown in
the United States. This cotton is grown
within radius OF 25 miles Of the city
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

moreover. where the work OF develop
ment, Including the digging OF scores Of
formed by men who live, labor and have
invested their capital here.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-11-18
THE PORTRAIT OF A FAMILY.
ANNIE L. MILLER.

The home was soon to be given up.
Now that the mistress was gone my
friend had not the heart to keep It open.
We stood on the verands gazing over
the 10 YER terrace, out upon the water
where the ships passed to and fro from
New York harbor. The ferry-boat
touched the landing at the foot OF the
street.
MY friend turned with q sigh, "Of
course it will be hard to leave this spot !;
and then il is difficult to dispose Of the
accumulated possessions OF q lifetime.
There 10 that portrait OF Great uncle
John, what to do with it do not know.
Com. in till show It TO you."
Packing boxes stood about the room
and excelsior was carelessly thrown 10 q
corner. We stood before the portrait of
a gray haired Handsome man Of q b.,
gone generation. The piercing blue
. ryes had the alertness OF life and seemed
to question our intentions. A soft gray
mustache could not hide the determine
tion Of the mouth. or ito thin upper lip,
and tho gray aide whiskers were the
fashion Of an earlier ago.
"How remarkably like your Grand
mother Davis. as I recall her." said.
My friend smiled. "Then you do not
know the story? II you are interested.
will tell it to you. The portrait might
be called composite. ] wrote to Annie
Fairchilds in the west Offering to send
it there; but she replied that her family
preferred to own nothing to remind
them Of grandmother. and the Perkins
in Ohio. have an inherited shtipathy to
Uncle John. Poor. old fellow, I am
afraid he must end his existence 10
museum. or q home for cast-off family
portraits.
He cleared some chairs aud offered me
cigar.
Grandmother's family was probably
no worse tempered than others, but the
children added q stubborn determine
rtion to extreme wilfulness. There was
only grandmother, whose name was Ma.
tilda Fletcher, and her brothers John
and Tom. Az little children at school.
Matilda and Tom could not agree. and
later, whom the latter married. he chose
for his wife the object OF his sisters
most extreme aversion. I am told that
Aunt Julia was quite able to protect
herself, and formed 10 mean Antagonist
for her domineering eister-in-lsw. Both
sides loved Uncle John. His lovsbls
disposition-the mouth here 10 firmer
than 1t was, enabled him to retain
the friendship through life Of brother
and sister. Matilda and Julia only, met
on ceremonious occasions. and IL 9 bat
tie existed, it was OF tho wits, not Of
words. After grandmother's widowhood
che made her home for . time with an
old friend. Mrs. Steele--you may re.
member her-spd it WAS Ut this period
that Uccle John died. HE illness had
been short, and tho end unexpected.
grandmother had regretted to q friend
That no picture existed Of her dear
Sorother. when she accidentally learned
that Aunt Julia had unveiled with much
solemnity fine portrait Of him.
1t was taken shortly before his death,
out for whom intended, or how 1t
reached the hands Of Aunt Julia, no one
discovered. -a
Grandmother prepared for q call
upon her sister-in.law, and was received
with affected cordiality In that gloomy
parIor' my boyish impression OF is 90
strong. Stiff haircloth chairs and sofa
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-11-18

having copy; but Aunt Julia replied
that anything connected with Brother
oonn was too precious to trust out Of
ber sight, and as this was the only nor.
trait OF her dear brother the loss would
De irreparable should anything happen
to il,
Grandmother returned home deter.
mined not to be outwitted. Almost be-.
fore removing her Dor net a plan was
maturing 10 her brain. In the hail sbe
met little Matilda Stub, a child about
ter years OF age. "You may come now
and read chapter in the Bible" Mrs.
Steele and Grandmother Davis were
very insimste and dear friends, but in
spite OF the affection, the former feared
the unexpected moods OF her friend. II
grandmother went to the dinner table and
saw nothing to her liking prepared for
the meal. che would sometimes rise and
return to her room without assigning a
reason and would refuse to have the
supper brought to her on tray by a
servant. Then Mrs. Steele would 20
herself, MY dear Mrs. Davis, do eat
something. You will be III, , but the
sufferer would only groan. ~ am III and
no one cares what becomes Of me-"
Nov, dearest. could you eat a little
spring chicken IL l get it for your"
81 want nothing"
Under much persuasion. little wire
and few teare, grandmother finally
consented to eat the repast Of dainties
especially provided for her, and Mrs.
Steele would leave her friend, forgiven
for the lack Of sympathy. II this had
been the only side Of grsndmot
character. the friend hip could not have
continued. But at other times che was
30 affectionate and warm hearted that
her unreasonable demands were forgot
ten.
Each day she expected little Martha
to read to her. The child now followed
her to her room.
"You may find proverbs 16 while I
put away my bonnet
She picked up her knitting and rocked
briskly. The words Of the Bible we're
not the only ones passing through her
buoy brain.
"You don't read az we'll az Lucy
Smith," che remarked at the close. The
child heard this each day. Now she re-
belled. III you don't mind, Mrs. Davis,
Why not get Lucy Smith to read instead
OF me?"
Grandmother stopped knitting, ad-
jueted her gold spectacles and steadily
gszed at her small opponent. She re-.
spected courage. and Martha met her
eyes unfliuchiugly.
"That will do for today. my dear; como
again tomorrow. You will improve IN
your reading" This was an unusual
concession for her to make and showed
her admiration.
LEARN by heart the verse. Pride
qoeth before destruction and naughty
spirit before fall 1t may be com.
tort to you In after days. That has
sootbsd me 10 many q trouble" A grim
smile fitted across her features. then
seeing tho gravs eyes Of the child s'ill
intent on her face. she waved her away
with. Go. now. and play"
Martha went directly to her mother.
"What did Mrs. Davis mean by telling
me the proverb in the 10th chapter
would be q comfort to me Il learned
it!"
"How do I know, child! Probably 1t
is one she likes. What was it about!
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-03

she IS now overdue sight Gays a, san
Fran0sSo,
Secre;ary Alien reported that he was IN
recelpt of Ss9So trom the Fourth ~ July
committed the SAME being a surplus
Mt ovsr from the holiday celSeHN-
zion.
II was moved and seconded that a yN,te
of thanks be rendered the committee tor
the ton.riNu.ion Carried.
J. @ Mogler pyOnersd the use ~ the
steamer Edith for the AuguSs meet. The
committee was also advised that the cf.
iieers and crow Of the vessel would sup
ply their servi,es graaitoasly,
A communication was Rad fron the
Vancouver Racing club to the eject chat
the people u that city are mantteSt'ng
an especial interest In the coming re-
gatsa. ard thal Shs several rowing crews
have arransod series Of trial contests
to determine the class OF athletes who
shall be selected TO attvaa.
The Fred r. Merrill Cycle Company, 81
Portland. has donated 4 handsome wheel
/ for the bicycle events.
The A. & I. Railway Company advised
the committee that the rad would cons
tribute S0O 10 the expense fund.
A eamm0nicStiOa was received from
the Columbia River Packers Association
to the ehect that tina; Company would
subscribe s. - the regatta tund,
The vote for queen is daily increasing
in interest, and At vhe closing OF the
nous Yesterday stood as follows:
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-03
ENJoYABLE RECEPTION,

A very deasatfu reception and tea
was given yesterday afternoon by Mrs.
Curtis Trenchard at her residence on
Franklin avenue. \ large number ot
friends wera in attendSnce, and tasty
decorations were muuh IN evidence, The
parsor was decorated wRh sweet peas.
the drawing room with California pop-
pies. and the reception room with r,u
poppses.
A short musical program was much
enjoyed by tie guests vocal solos being
rendered by Mrs. Maddox. Mrs, GeOrge
Mrs. Wilkinson. Mrs. Taylor and Miss
MoCOnnell. and instrumental solos by
Mrs. McInrosh and Mrs. Houston, which
were thoroughly appreciated.
The game % hearts was indulged In
by the ladies'. and Mrs II. G. Van Dusen
won the first prize. Mrs. Ryrie the Sc
end and Mrs. Lighter the consolation
prize.
Very delicious refreshments were
served and the guests. on departing. ex-
pressed themselves as having greatly ems
joyed the afternoon.
Among the invited guests were the fol-
lowing:
Mesdlnas Tallant, Frank Taylor, San.
born, Ed. Taylor II. C. Van Dusen,
Christensen. Ryrie, Parker, Lighter, G
C F.avei. Richardson. c. r. Thompson
c. Brown, Ed Ferguson, Del Ferguson
J. Smith, Hetich, Griffin, Newell, Osborn
H. G. Smith. Alfred Kinney, Wilkinson,
George, Msgier. Mckenzie. Berry. Robb
Houston, Olsen. Maddox. LOunsberry
Thing. worsley, Bodsfeld, WIN Warren
Albert Allen and Chutter; aud Misses
McCoqnel. Boiling, and westdnhl.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-03
THE RAIsroN CULTURE.
Profess n T. \. Sooddard one u the
Teaahers 0t That Famous System,
In Astoria Tor Short Time,

T. A. Stodsiard, lecturer o. Ralsion
physical culture, arrived In Astoria on
Tuesday evenings train from Portland.
and spent yesterday sightseeing Ground
the CRY. Mr.. Stoddard comes here al
the req Test OF several Of the local Raj
s,Ouites to look the town over and estab-
lsh classes here during the summer
lie has had several years experience Ia
this llne OF work, having assisted Profes-
scr Hoover In Los Angeles Cal, where
he taught over 900 pupils in one year.
He has also successfully conducied
classas In 81 lta Barbara and Portland.
RalStpn physa,ai culture has become
quite a fad In California and throughout
the eas;sru states and It well deserves
all that has been said In It's favor, as 8,
contains the best q the Emersonlan del
sarte and Swedish systems Of culture.
The people OF Astoria will hardly per
nit this opportunity 10 escape them Cor
securing a term OF lessons in this ia
nous system OF culture, for It may be a
long time before they viii again have u
chance to be thus favored.
Nir stoddaCd announces THAI he will
return 10 Portland BY september Il
to open his fall classes there.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-03
IMPORTANT CONFERENCE
OF RAILWAY MAGNATEs.
ton Of the Northern Pacihc's Build
ing a Dirsct Line Into Portland.

Last nights Telegram:
An interview fraught with Importance
took place today between President Mel
len, Of the Nor:hern Pacific system, and
E. II. Hartman, president oc the Chi
oago & Alton, chairman Of the board OF
Ore ssors Of the Union Pacific, and one OF
tie most pro nlnent railroad men Of the
day.
Mr.. Mellen arrived in his special car
from the Sound at midnight Mr. Har-
riman, VINO Is patron OF the Alaska scien-
tihc expedition, arrived in the city yes
terday.
II Is said that Mr. Melen came here
specially to consult with Mr. Hartman
and that the resulting interview took
place in the presence OF President Mohler
Of the o. r. G. n.
While the officials concerned are retI-
cent regarding the objects OF the consul
tation, It Is understood It related to fu-
ture traffic arrangements between the o,
r. & N. and the Northern Pacific. Now
that the o. R. & N. is practically con.
troned by the Union Pacific, the Nor
thern Pacific feels uneasy about future
traffic arrange nents. During his visit
last week, Mr.. Mellen declared that TN
less the Union Pacific gave the Northern
Pacific traffic arrangements over the o.
r. & ". to Portland, his road would
build a direct line into Portland. Mr.
Mellen's well known conversation and the
fact that he never boasts makes 1t clear
that the Northern Pacific ls not trying
to run a bfun," but means buslntss.
This accounts for Mr. Mellens anxiety
to See Mr. Hartman and understand
clearly the future policy Of the Unioa
Pacific towards the Northern Pacific al
regards the granting Of traffic privileges
via the o. r. & N.
Mr.. Hartman Is in position to Civ
these assurances. but should he refus'
TO do 50, It is probable the Northern Pa
cifc will begin building down the Co
lumibba Immediately On no account
does the road intend to be cut of from
Portland.
President Mellen intended to go cas-
from the Sound, but upon learning o
the prospective visit Of Mr.. Hartman Il
this city he changed his plans and cam
bere direct. The facts that he has mad
such a close study Of Portland and sur
roundings while here, and that his part!
includes the chief engineer, Mr. Henry
b-sides most Of the other executive OF
lcials Of the Northern Pacific, are sig
nifcant In themselves.
Whatever the character Of today's in
tervlew, the resIit will be made apparen
in very short time. for II Mr.. Harri
nan refuses to give Mr.. Mellen any sat
!sfaotion, there Will soon be gangs o
men grading railroad line down tn
west side ot the Columbia river.
The fact that Mr. Hartman has sen
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-03
PERSONAL MENTION.

R. s.. Payne Of quincy, Is In the city.
Max Gillette. Of Seaside, was in town
yesterday.
T. ]. Coleman, OF Portland was In the
city yesterday.
John Turpie, OF the John Day, was in
Astoria yesterday.
Victor Bergman, OF warrenton, was In
the city yesterday.
F. A. weander, the South Bend mer'
chant, Is In the city.
A. soreuson registered at the occident
last night from Grays river.
II. s. MsGowan, Of Chinook, registered
at the occdent yesterday.
Mrs Leavy. Of Portland, Is the guest OF
Mrs. s. DanzIger this week
r. L. Knapp, Of the warrenton TrI-
bune, was In Astoria yesterday.
C. II. Pemberton, OF Gray's river, Is in
the city and g stopping at the Parker
house.
Dan MoAIlen, Of Portland, was look
ing after business interests In Astoria
yesterday.
Billy Swope, OF the Portland Mercury,
pass=d through Astoria yesterday, bound
for Seaside
L. w. Scott, one Of the reportorlal
STAFF Of the oregonian, registered at the
Occident last night.
Judge George Allen and son, OF Denver
are In the city, the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Harrison Allen.
Mrs. Ben Campbell, wife OF General
Traffic Manager Campbell, Of the o. r.
& N. passed through the city yesterday
on her way from Portland TO the beach.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-03
rHn \, p TERMINALS AT SEATTLE
President Mollen Announces the Policy
ot Northern Paclhc,

Tacoma News;
'-rhcn the Northern Pacific viii con.
tinue to make TWcSnNG It's main terminus
on the Pacific and the place whero tho
Oriental cNumcrCN Is carried o0t'
yes as long as We have our docks and
terminals here II We had tho same
termlaals In Seattlo we could DO the
business there at Just a. gOod advantagc
as here With the Palmer cut-or CONT
ple,ed the distance to Seattle from the
rannr2 will bc juS as short as tho dis.
mnce TO TaoNna, and We could run In
,herc lust as well,
''wiA tho traf,io q tho orient DC d.
vidNl up wi,h SeNyuo 4 your cOmpany
ever Acquires terminals over hcNF'
1--WE have already acquired hrge Ger.
mlnals IN Seattle. The deal has been
clOssSl. though IL has not been given 10
tho publia But We have closVd deal
ror hNe trao, In Seattle, We shall
IA aturally utilize the land. We have ter
mluals here and shall continue 10 do
business here. however. and a. l sad
Ia the first instance, recona Is our ia
vorite coast city. and hero We expect TO
do the main Oriental and wheat shipping
business"
"wAere Is this land YOU have pun
chased In Seattlef''
''rhat s Agala coming too closo TO our
private RnalrS We don't care 10 glvc
that information out Just at present"
Gould tho Oriental business Do donS
a. cheap at Seattle or Portland ~ a, Ia
coda, provided YOU had docks and ter
minGis at the other places as you have
hercf"
III wa had the facilities IN seartlc that
We have hero We could as well DO the
business there as here. The distance Is
10 grelta.. but here w have the ter
mlnals already built and here We shall
continue TO % the main bulk ot our orr
eutal business as lOng as We can kecF
rsNm cgsough TO handle IT,"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-03
YESTERDAYS REGATTA MEETING.
Several Substantial Cash Contributions
Made to the Fund-A Number
OF New Prizes Donated.

The gentlemen having In hand the sub
scripion fund for the regatta meet are
deslrous that all citizens or nonsresldents
who contemplate contributing to tn
same shall do 50 without further delay
The dates FOR the big carnival are rapid17
approaching. and It is necessary that the
committee be advised as TO their fnan-
cial resources before they can estimate
and list the prize events which are an
essential feature Of the program.
Telegraphic advices were received from
Washington yesterday 10 the effect hat
the United States warship Badger II ght
fail in reaching Astoria by the dates
specified. Every effort possible VII be
n ade to hurry her northward, aitho n
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-03
TO CLEANSE THE SYSTEM.

Enectually yet gently. when costlve or
bilious, TO permanently overcome haoitu'
al constipation, to awaken the kidneys
and liver to a healthy activity, without
irritating or weakening them, 10 dlspel
headaches, colds, or fOvers, use Syrup OF
Figs, made by the CALIFORNIA Fig Syrup
nn
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-03
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON.

Tuition Free.-Firgt term begins
September Is, 1899, Excellent courses In
ancient and modern languages, scIences,
mathematics, etc. Graduates from the
tenth grade and from all accredited
schools admitted without examination.
Studsats not fully prepared to enter,
can take studies in which they are do
ficlent, in the Eugene city high school.
For catalogues and further information
address the President, or Hon. ]. j. Wal
ton, Secretary, Eugene, Ore.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-03

his party, which includes his WIFE, east
while he has ronah,cd hC'6lnd, shows
that there are interests here witch necd
hts immcdaso attention, Il Is no, known
hVw long he will rcmaln
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-03

One strain of music OF the faint per-
fume OF flower can open a whole vol'
ume of "Reminiscences.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-03

Best l5-ccnt meal, Rising Sun restau-
rant, 6l2 Commercial street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-03

Our fee cream Is warranted To be made
OF pure cream. The Parlor. next 10 John
Hahns.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-03

L4tted Snow -four $3.50 at the Pat
Market.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-03

Fair weather. warmer except stSoon-
AIRY temperature along coast.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-03

A speaal meeting q the Finnish
HrO,heraood Will De held tonight.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-03

The steamer Columbia, en- route to
Portland, is due this morning.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-03

Enjoy a good square meal for Is cents
At the Denver Kitchen on Ninth street.
White cook.