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The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1902-09-26
MATHIS AND LESTER MEET
THEIR DOOM.
MURDER OF MONTGOMERY'S.
Avenged BY The Law After
Several Delays.
Tragedy Was One OF The Most
Atrocious Crimes
in ANNALS OF MISSISSIPPI.

Oxford, Miss, Sept. "a. Ma
this and Lester were hanged at
1850 o clock this afternoon.
There were fnlly 5000 people
assembled at the place of execu-
ton, one mile south of town.
The procession left the Jail at
11:45, and as the roads were rough
the ride was necessarily slow, and
it was 1925 p. m. when they
reached the place of execution.
The prisoners were conveyed in
a wagon, surrounded by ten arm
ed guards.
Upon reaching the gallows,
Sheriff Harkins led the process
sion up the steps, followed by
Jailer Ragland, who had Mathia.
Deputy Ramey followed with
Lester, and Rev. N. w. p. Bacon,
the Baptist minister, accompanied
the party, while Rev. A. Williams
pastor of the colored Baptist
church, came next.
Mathis smiled as he walked up
on the scaffold, ami spoke to sever
al persons whom he recognized.
When asked by the crowd to
make a statement he said he had
nothing to say, as he had told all
he knew on the witness stand.
Lester said he had been forced
to do so by Owens and Mathis,
and that Mathis set fire to the
house and that jackson had moth
ing to do with the killing, and
Mathis joined him in declaring
jackson innocent.
Owens was there and assisted
Mrs. Mathis IN packing up her
clothes.
The condemned man talked for
twenty minutes, and when the
black cap was being adjusted Ma
this said he was an innocent man,
and thanked the officers.
At 12:49 the cap was adjusted
and at 1850 p, m. the two murder
ers shot through the trap.
Lester died at l:149, and Mathis
was declared dead by Drs. Gambler
and Wilkins at 1:14.
The remains were turned over
10 the relatives, and the crowd
quietly dispersed.
Mathis stated he wanted to correct
the report that Prosecuting Attor
ney Roane had made concessions
to him if he would tell on Ovens
but that Mr.. Roane made no sucl
statement.
The two men were told to pu
on their funeral clothes, which
they did. Mathis said he wa,
prepared to die, and his only re
gret was leaving his wife ant
child behind.
His wife wanted to see. him thiI
morning, but Sheriff Harkins re
fused her admittance.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1902-09-26
forces buy? Make selections while
early buying offers values season.

four rows of stitching and with
from eight to ten rows around bot
tom, a skirt you cannot duplicate
elsewhere for less than 800, our
price 1896.
Ladies' five gore rainy day
Skirts of heavy wool skirting in
black or dark gray, finished with
seven rows Of stitching at bottom,
has the proper hang, real value
$500, Miller's price So. 95.
Ladies nine gore kilt Skirt, the
correct style for fall and winter,
made of mixed goods of dark
brown, kilt plaits extend the
full length of the garment and are
about one inch deep. You cannot
do better in an up to date style
Skirt at low price than this one.
Price $495.
Ladies' novelty five gore Skirt
made of heavy Melton Cloth in
the new grays, each gore is cord
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1902-09-26
VERONA.

Mrs. FANNIE Crawford of Monroe coun-
tv, left Wednesday, after pleasant
weeks visit to her sister, Mrs. I. NJ.
Clark.
The following delegation went to
Memphis, Monday, on the excursion on
the NJ. & 0. r. R. T. Morton, Swep
Taylor, Mrs. I. j. Lowery, Miss Bessie
Smith, Fred Johnson and Win Berry.
They repor. fine time.
Landrum Leavell OF Oxford, visited
his uncle, Will Berry. "Wednesday. He is
a nephew of DR.. Il. NJ. Leavell. who is SO
well and favorably known here.
Miss Sallie Fitzpatrick, after spending
the summer with her sister, Mrs. Viii
Cobb OF Talledga, Ala, has returned.
looking much improved in health. Miss
kilpatrick's return is hailed with de-
light by her friends, which means every
body. She will teach in our HIGH
School this year, much to the s,tisfac-
tion of all it's patrons.
Mrs. Nealy Francis visited friends at
Amory this week.
Mr.. b, +. Francis is confined to his
room by sprained ankle which is yery
painful.
EIlgan Scales, a trusted old servant.
DIED here Friday night last and was
buried with great pomp and circum-
stance Sunday. There were at least a
Thousand persons present at his burial.
Key. Murdoch OF Tupelo officiated. He
was buried by the cofored Odd Fello ws
ana other societies of which he was a
member. 1t is said that his family will
receive five or six hundred dollars as in
surance on his life. He had been the
thirty years and had dug the graves al
many prominent citizens. He had i1yed
here all his life and had many friends
amongst both white and black.
The High School is progressing very
satislactorlly; Prof.. Shumpert is fast
qualities as a teacher. There are unite
number OF pupils from distant il the
boarding department.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1902-09-26

ed in very novel design. You
must see and try on this skirt to
appreciate it fully. The front
strap designs and founces are all
closely stitched from FIVE TO eight
times and is made by the best
man tailors. You cannot buy
better garment under $1,000 any
where. Millec's price $7.45.
Examine our line of $3.50 and
$500 Skirts, best values on Earth.
See our line of black dress
Skirts at Csc. each.
Fine flannel Shirt Waists, front
elaborately trimmed with tucks,
also stitched straps that are piped
with black silk and silk rings for
buttons on each, point back
sleeves and stock collar are also
trimmed with tucks. Colors are
royal blue, red, slate. rose and
light blue. Price S2.S5.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1902-09-26
Correct Dress Skirt Models
for Fall and Winter. Late
Arrivals,

Our skirt display is unparallel-
ed. When you buy a skirt, you
want it to hang right, there's
where the beauty comes in, every
line and fold is perfect, giving
that delightful sweep now the
vogue. Skirta that cannot posi-
bly, be duplicated by the very best
modistes as that regal elegance
could not be reproduced, and an
other very important factor is the
prices, which are wonderfully
moderate, Notwithstanding the
most select materials are used.
Ladies' seven gore walking
Skirts made of all wool winter
weight skirting In black or dark
gray, has the new graduating flare
at bottom, all seams finished with
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1902-09-26
Economy is the Road to Wealth.
MiIIer's Clothing Department.

MiI|er's Clothing Department.
Clothing that fits You'll be
doing an injustice to yourself if
you buy clothing without posting
yourself in our immense line.
1t is the power of price which
makes our Clothing Department
so popular.
Mems Suits.
Regular 4 button round cut sack
coats we'll made, with soft roll
fronts, good suitable Innings, best
single or donble breasted, Pants
cut on the very latest style,
up Ito date in every detail. Price
$500.
Excellent quality cheyiot suit,
finished cashmere in dark green
with invisible narrow stripe S7.25
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17

For the latest styles ia straw, Panama
or felt hats go to Kelly's.
Good. honest values fot little money is
what draws trade to the Bee Hive stose.
Best value in the market. Ladies' and
children's hose, three pairs for twenty.
five cents at Kelly's.
Flakey, crisp pie crust cannot be made
with ordinary -four. 1t takes fiue, nice
flour like Hannah's Pride.
Thos Tough returned yesterday with
the party of campers that accompanied
Co. E to Devils Lake week ago.
Attorney Joseph Cleary returned Tues.
day from q couple OF weeks visit through
portions OF Wisconsin where he formerly
resided.
A. F. Fielder left Saturday for visit
at the family home in Minnesota, called
there by the serious illness in the family
OF his sister.
Mrs. W. r. Bradley and Miss Hazel
Loynes returned Tuesday from Devils
Lake, having spent q week camping al
the Chautauqua grounds.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
It costs you nothing to list
your land with Truax & Mclean

Jas. Duyal, a Frenchman whose
farm is about fifteen miles west of this
city, and who it will be remembered lost
his wife last summer, was sent to St.
Joseph's hospital at st. Cloud, MIMI,
last week to be cared for. Mr.. Duval
has been a helpless paralytic invalid for
a number OF years, entirely without
friends to look after his watts since the
death of his wife and admission for him
to St. Joseph's hospital was obtained
through the influence of Judge Dorval
and other friends OF the family.
The republican caucuses held in this
city Tuesday evening for the purpose OF
selecting delegates to the county conven-
ton to be held here tomorrow afternoon
caused quite an active furry among
local politicians OF that persuasion. The
vote cast in the three wards was quite
light and resulted in giving the city re-
presentation as follows: First ward
j. D. Milne, John McGauvran, Jos.
Power; Second ward. w. A. Laidlaw,
Malcolm Morrison, w. r. Winter; Third
ward, D. II. Mcmillan. Whatever fac
tons may exist within the rank and file
OF the party are apparently, lat this stage
OF the game, working hand in hand and
the representation at tomorrow,s con-
vention from the various precincts will
be secured without hitch or conflict, as
pre.arranged by the party leaders over a
week ago. .....
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
Webees cigars mean quality.

1
Are your glasses correct? A. o. Void,
optician, Langdon, N. u.
Handsome line of ladies' hand made
circular shoulder shawls at the Bee Hive
store.
The Bee Hive store has worked up a
nice steady business-servlceable goods
at popular prices did it.
Miss Stella Pennock has recently or
gained class OF music pupils at Han
nah with gratifying encouragement 49, sssss
States Attorney Dickson was among
the Lapgdon delegates attending the
conclave OF Pythian Knights OF North
Dakota.
Rey Thos. Stevenson will conduct
Presbyterian services on Sunday at
J Mazda at eleven o'clock in the forenoon
and at Elkwood IN the afternoon at half
past two.
The children of the Sunday school in
connection with the Presbyterian church
at Elkwood have their annual picnic on
Saturday of next week, the Goth inst,
in Rows grove. The teachers and pastor
Rev. Thos. Stevenson expect a big turn
out if the weather is fine.
| Yesterdays Issue OF the semi-weekly
WalhaIla Mountaineer states that Mr..
and Mrs. o. E. Thompson report most
pleasant time and grand enjoyment
viewing the scenery OF the Great Lakes.
They have started on their return trip
and last Sunday expected to be at
Mackinac Island.
The Bragdon family have entertained
the public couple OF nights during the
week at the Donovan Hall. Their per-
formances are OF the light comedy order
and of considerable merit. From here
they went to Osnabrock and can be COM
mended every time as giving those who
go to see them their moneys worth.
| Services next Sunday at the NJ. E.
church will be as follows: Sunday school
at 10 a. m; preaching at IL q. IN. and
at 8 p. M; at Harvey Center at 3p. M.
Subject in the morning, GA Lesson in
Addition" in the evening the first OF a
series of sermons to young people, "The
Home" Remember the song service
twenty minutes preceding the evening
service.
The speed events at Winnipeg's big fair
July Dist to 25th are attracting the at
tention OF American horsemen. The rae
ing programme as announced is most
complete. There is free-for-all of the
value of So, 500, and q running race for
stakes OF So, 500. The management also
states that some OF the fastest horses on
the American continent will be present,
and consequently, some OF the finest
races ever seen in the Northwest will be
witnessed from the new grand stand
every afternoon during Winnipeg's big
fair week. In all twenty events will be
contested for purses aggregating $11 500
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
The Bee Hive store has the best 5 cent

The Bee Hive store has the best cent
socks in town.
The Grey township lodge OF Yeomen
hold their annual picnic tomorrow at
the Daniels school house.
| Presiding Elder Cooper OF the NJ. r,
chulch is making pastoral visits to tho
churches at Wales, Hannah and Daniels
on Sunday OF this week.
! Presbyterian services will be conduct
ed Sunday by Rev. Cunningham as sup
ply in absence Of the regular pastor, as
follows: In the Langdon church at IL
a. m. and 8 p. H., also at Mclean in
the afternoon at o'clock.
Ii the best is none TOO good, then send
your sons and daughters to Pillsbnry
| Academy for the best education at the
least cost. Six modern, we'll equipped
buildings, gymnasium, military drill,
baseball, football, graduating course in
literature, art, oratory. vocal and
instrumental music. Prepares for any
American college. Complete home and
| tuition in any course, $175 with strict
economy even less.) Send for catalog.
James W. Fork. principal, Owatonna,
Mum.
Hannah is able to lay clam to a
larger number OF ministerial brethren
| who have retired from active work in
J the Masters vineyard than any other
town in this part OF the state. Those
who have recently dropped the prefix OF
'Rev." to enter into the more ordinary
and remunerative avocations OF daily
| life may easily be enumerated at random.
d. b. Robson has opened Il real estate
Office. He will! be remembered as pre-
siding over the Langdon NJ. E. church
years ago before going to Hannah. l..
II. McAlpine resigned from work in the
Baptist field owing to poor health, and
is now hypotizing by means OF his
oratory those who have the ''craze' for
land in the Canadian Northwest, as i'm
migration agent OF the c. z. R'y. JAS.
Austin: for many years had the greater
portion OF western Cavalier county as
his field in the Prssby terian church work,
but now farms over section OF land
near Hannah and leads all his neighbors
as stockman and raiser of fine horses
and cattle. D. j. Sykes is the last to
/ Join the party OF EEK. Revs up that way.
his last permanent field in church work
being at Milton, now he has large farm
ing interests west OF Hannah, has es-
tablished postoffice bearing the name
name OF Calvin and will run O we'll equip
ped general store in connection there
with. All four still occasionally fill the
pulpit or accept call to adjust the
hymeneal moose andln the past have one
and all given practical evidence OF their
ability as sky pilots while the congre-
cations that now know them no longer
as their leader look back with kindly
thought to their mnistrations OF years
gone by.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
Gordon d Lamb always have
Cash forfarm loans.

| OCfeeC improvements IN Uue shape VI
grading up portions OF Third and Fourth
streets make good showing. The side
walks should next be given eonsidera-
ton.
Henry Baker, of the Citizens bank, has
returned from vacation of couple OF
weeks spent with his folks at Devils
Lake ana in camping on the Chautauqua
grounds.
Mrs. W. F. Winter and Mrs. F. w.
Mclean will leave Monday for trip by
way OF the Great Lakes to Eastern On.
tario, where they will spend several
weeks visiting.
Miss McKenty left on Saturdays pas
senger, returning to her home in Ontario
after months visit here. Her sister
Mrs. E. |. Donovan and son, Eddie, went
along for stay during the remainder OF
the summer.
e. 3. Smith. OF Brandon, Man., an
uncle OF DR.. F. S. Smith is here making
the family q visit this week. Mr.. Smith
is a leading wholesale merchant in that
city and a younger brother OF the late
G.. W. Smith, father of the family residing
here. ......
DR.. J. N. Sheppard aud family enter
tanned as visitors during the week, his
| brother, j. II. Sheppard, and wife, OF
Winnipeg, who have been spending some
time with friends in Walsh county while
enjoying a months outing over on this
side OF the line.
Mr.. Herbert Brcdie, who is here from
Wisconsin spending the summer with his
uncle, Go. Com'r Heapy, is temporarily
employed in the office OF Auditor Work,
during the absence of Deputy Auditor
John Machon, who is enjoying a brief
vacation with his brother and other old
friends i'll the Northwest Territories.
A restaurant has been opened during
the week by r. B. Hourigan in the De-
roster building on Third street. The
proprietor will be remembered as being
for some owner OF the billiard hall and
restaurant in the old Watkins building.
He has had plenty of experience in the
business and should make success Of
this new venture.
Manitoba's provincial officials are still
enforcing smallpox quarantine against
parties from this side of the line and de-
handing medical certificates in proof Of
recent vaccination. Considering the fact
that not single ease of smallpox has
been heard OF by the medical authorities
in Cavalier county for several weeks
quite feeling of resentment is stirred up.
Carpenters are at work this week on
big addition that VIM. Ferguson is
having built to the rear OF his livery,
feed and sale stable. The interior OF the
stable is being all remodeled and when
the line OF improvements are completed
Mr.. Ferguson expects to have as good
facilities for looking after his share OF
the patronage as any in the line OF bust
ness in the citv
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
Use Hannah's Pride flour.

Use Hannah's Pride flour.
Special good values in ladies' black
uuderskirts at the Bee Hive store.
+ N. e. McGruer was compelled to take
a few days lay off last week owing to
i'll health.
Merchant ]. B. Beauchamp was in the
city Monday and reports the arrival of
a baby boy at his home in Olga on the
10th inst.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-06-28
CERRILLOS.
From the Register.

From the Register.
W. G.. Ashdown is having q severe
spell of rheumatism this week.
Mrs. c. o. Harrison left for a short
visit with Albuquerque friends.
Mrs. Nancy Jackson went to Santa
Fe with Mrs. II. c. Kinsell for an ex-
tended visit.
James BertOne. who broke hii leg
some time ago, is having a sevure time
with it as a bone will not unite as it
should.
The little child of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. C. Elkins is much better. and Mr..
Elkins expects to return to his work at
Alamogordo soon.
John Koury returned from the Jemez
springs much improved in health. He
reports a fine time while out and says
the springs are the place for a summer
outing.
Messrs. Mat.as Montoya and s. J..
North left for L~avajada, where they
have fine copper claim. They expect
to be gone twenty days or more and
hope to develop a paying mine before
they return.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-06-28
BLAND.

From the Herald.
The opal claims in Peralta canyon
will yet make Bland famous.
An assaying outfit has arrived and
Will be used at the Crown Point.
II is said that a force of men viii ne
put to work on the Crown Point mine.
Good times ahead!
Miss Jennie ArnOtt returned the first
of the week from a visit to Miss Mary
Springer in Cochiti canyon.
The Benham saw mill in Media Dia
canyon was sold under the hamme.
last Saturday. Il was knocked down
to j.. G. Creagher.
The Jemez and Sulphur Springs are
beginning to catch the crowds of
health seekers and visitors that usual
~ throng TO the mountains to avoid
the heat of the cities.
The project to establish an electric
plant AZ White Rock canyon is a good
one. The river can furnish plenty of
power for such a plant and the pro-
motors of the enterprise Will realize
this fact upon closer inspection of the
falls at that point.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-06-28
GALLUP.

L
Ffom the Republican.
Thomas Moody, a 10 year old boy,
fell from a wagon a few days ago and
broke his arm.
f. w. Meyers ha been appointed
government inspector to supervise the
construction of the school buildings at
Moqui.
There are several young men in Gal
lup who have a bad case of the South
African fever. Some of them say they
are going there POGO pronto.
While Mrs. McLaren, of this place,
was visiting her brother. June Rob
erts. at Pennington, San Juan county,
her infant son was taken i'll suddenly
and died.
Rev. William Sloan left for Chloride,
Ariz., TO take charge of a church at
that place. Mrs. Sloan will remain
here for two or three weeks.
The fire fighters held a meeting and
elected the following officers: Chief,
f. F. Kenney; assistant chief, w. A.
Kreamer; secretary. Chas. Sabin, and
treasurer. d. G. Russell.
Mrs. J.. NJ. Carman returned from her
visit to the old home in Louisville.
Ky. n q Deen gone Tor the past
three and a half months and reports
a most enjoyable vacation.
The young boys, from 10 to IA years
OF age, have organized a base ball
club at Gibson, and already secured
their uniforms and paraphernalia.
They have put up a $25 prize. and will
give it to any other kid" base ball
club in the county who can beat them
on the diamond. Here is a chance for
the rising generation of Gallup to get
out and show the Gibson boys that
they are not ball players.
DR.. J. J. Patee. surgeon for the Colo
RADIO Fuel and Iron company left, left
for Pueblo, Colo. to attend the Colora-
do State Medical society. which con-
next week. After the close of
the session the doctor will be joined
by Mrs. Pattee and they will go on a
three months trip to Minneapolis.
New York and Boston. The doctor will
take a post graduate course while east.
DR.. w. w. Sprago, of Albuquerque, has
been appointed to serve the company
during DR.. Pattee's trip east.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-06-28
A Pension Story,

Commissioner Of Pensions Eugene
F.. Ware received a letter from a man
in Illinois a few days ago in which he
said:
Il am now getting a pension of $50
q month. Recently the Lord has pros
pered me and don't think | should get
so much money. | gave my service TO
my country, and | think | should have
some pension, OF course, but think
$50 a month is too much. Is there any
way can have my pension reduced or
suspended while enjoy the prosperity
that is mine at PRESENT."
This is the only letter that ever
came to the pension bureau asking
for a reduction of pension, and Com.
missioner Ware looked at it with
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-06-28
RELIGIOUS THOUGHT.
Gems of Truth Cleaned from Teach
ings of All Denominations.

-@NNNS ~ 49, Y SaANN
ings of All Denominations.
Observation-Disclosures is the watch
word of the hour.-Rev. e. w. Cas-
well, Methodist, New York.
The Churchill the people will not
come to the church, the church must
30 to the people.-Rey. DR.. Carson,
Presbyterian, Brooklyn, n. y.
Salvation.-Salyation does not come
out of memory. II is the fair child of
faith ana hope.-Rey. DIR. Harris, Uni
versalist, Worcester, Mass.
Justioe.-Religion and love wAl get
small Roadway until justice arrives
justice, industrially and socially.-Rev.
d. n. Beach, Congregationalist, Den
yer, Colo.
Character.-Character will carve its
signature anywhere. A radiant coun-
tenance comes from communion with
Godfrey. S. L. Young, Presbyterian,
PIttsburg, Pa.
Personal Toueh.-lf we would win
men for God We must place ourselves
in personal touch with u fellowmen.
Rev. NJ. p. Hikes, Baptist, Baltimore,
Md.
Purity.-Purity of the heart makes
purity of life. We can keep evil
thoughts from occupying u hearts
Rev. DR.. Monk, Methodist, Atlanta, Ga.
Success in Life.-Success in life we
all wish to attain-but obtain this sue
cess with honor. Let honor, not mon
ey. he u motto.-Bishop Burgess,
Episcopa!ian, New YORK.
Live Great LiVes.-TheTe could be
no obligation upon is to live great
lives ii such living We're dependent
upon things beyond our choice and
control-Rey. c. Woelfkin, Baptist,
Brooklyn, n. Y.
Fight Our Battles.-We must fight
our battles as those who are conscious
of the near presence Of the hosts of
God. Prayer will bring us help TO sur
mount ulficulties-Rev e. White,
-Eplscopalian, Worcester, Mass.
Moral Disorder.-It app,7rs that
there is in the social organism of the
human ice some sort % moral disor-
der. The Bible calls this sin. The re-
suit of this is decay, d~isintegration and