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The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1902-11-07

ing in condition in it's entirety of
the public roads or any section
thereof shall be done as in case
of letting other public contracts.
as is specially provided for in
section 34C and 341 of the ammo
tated code of 1892. except that
the board shall have the right to
reject any and all bids. and said
contracts or contract shall be let
for term not less than two nor
more than four years.
COMMUTATION TAX. WHO NOT
LIABLE TO ROAD SERVICE.
SEPARATE ROAD FUND.
HOW COMMUTATION
TAX EXPENDED.
Sec. 6. There shall be 'requi-
red annually in each county eight
days special work service on the
public roads under the contrac-
tor, but any person in lieu of
said special work service may
pay communication tax for road
purposes of 50 and said special
road service on the public roads
or communication tax for road pur-
poses in lieu thereof Shall be
imposed on all male persons over
the age of eighteen years and
under the age Of fifty years. who
are not blind, nor deaf, nor dumb,
nor otherwise disabled by disease
or loss of limb. and who are not
ministers in charge of churches,
Rabbis. nor students in actual
attendance in some school Or col
lege. In addition to the com
mutation tax, there shall be an
advOlOrem tax on all taxable
property in the county not to ex-
ceed one mill on the dollar, in
any one year, all of which tax is
to be collected as other taxes, and
paid over to the county treasu
rer, who shall keep all such taxes
as separate road fund, to be
used exclusively as such in COM
pliance with the terms hereof,
and only upon the warrant of the
board of supervisors. All of the
Communication tax Shall be ex
pended in the district or incor-
porated village, town or city,
from which the same was collect
ed, and such communication tax
for road purposes paid by the
residents of such municipality
shall be turned over to the treas
urer Of such municipality and be
expended by the proper authOr-
tiles thereof for that purpose, but
the advolorem tax shall be treat
ed as general road fund for use
anywhere in the county, except
the taxes so collected on proper
ty within the municipality, the,
streets of which are worked at
the expense Of the municipal
treasury, which shall be equally
divided between the county road
fund and the municipal street
fund.
MAY WORK OUT TIME
Sec. Z. Any person, in lieu OF
the communication tax of So shall
have the right to perform eight
days of work under the contractor
for which the board shall receive
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1902-11-07
THANKSGIVING.
The President Names the 81
Day of November as
Bay Of Rest.

Washington, Oct. 30 The
president has issued his procla-
nation recommending that No
vember 9th be observed through
out the land as Thanksgiving
Day to God for the manifold
blessings of the past year.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1902-11-07

EIGHTEEN G0) POUNDS
of best Granulated Sugar for
81. 90 at Perkins Grocery. Why
pay 81 for 16 pounds elsewhere
when Perkins will give you Is
pounds, full weight, for the same
money?
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1902-11-07

make PROVISIONS 1N0feIOr Ill let
ting of contract, on the nearest
unworked road contiguous to his
residence. provided said work is
done prior to September lst. of
each year, at which time each
contractor shallreport the names
Of those that have worked out
their time under him, to the board
of supervisors. who in turn shall
make a report of same to the
sheriff and tax collector, who
shall then regularly proceed to
the collection of all delinquent
road tax, any person who fails
to perform the required amount of
work or to pay said tax shall be
guilty of Of misdemeanor, and
punished by the courts as other
misdemeanors. The provisions
of this act relating to comm uta-
ton tax shall not apply to mum
icipalities which work the streets
at the expense of the municipal
treasury.
WORK CONvICTS.
Sec. 8. The board Of super
visors may require the cOntrac-
tor Of any road to take and work
the cOnvicts sentenced to the
county jail or committed to same
to pay fine and cost imposed upon
them, upon such terms and con-
ditions as the said board and con-
tractor may agree upon.
QUARTERLY REPORT TO BE MADE
Sec. 9. On the first Monday
in January, April, July and Oc-
tober, of each year, each super
visor shall make a true and com
plete report to the board of sup
ervisors of the needs and condi-
tions of the public highways in
his district. together with such
recommendations as he may deem
necessary, which report shall be
spread upon the inmates of that
particular meeting.
GRAND JURY TO BE CHARGED.
Sec. 10. The circuit Judge shall
on each term of court especially
charge the grand jury to inquire
into the condition Of the roads of
any county, and any contractor or
supervisor who neglects his duty
shall be guilty of a misdemea-
nor and be liable to Indictment,
and upon conviction, shall be
fined not more than 800.
WHEN THIS ACT SHALL OPERATE.
Sec. H. The provisions of
this act shall not apply to any
county in the state. except by an
order of the board of supervisors
to that effect, same to be duly
entered on the minutes Of said
board.
ASSESSOR TO FURNISH LIST.
Sec. 12. The county assessor
shall address all persons in his
county subject to the commuta-
ton tax for road purposes, which
list shall be copied upon the per-
sonal assessment roll of the coun-
ty, which roll shall be so ruled
as to provide for such list and
the assessor shall be allowed for
such service one cent for each
communication tax assessment made
under this act.
ROADS NOW WORKED BY CON-
TRACT.
Sec. 13. This act shall not ap-
ply to any county that is already
working its roads under special
contract unless the board of su-
pervisors of said county elects to
come under the provisions of this
act.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1902-11-07
MAY WORK OUT TIME.

Sec. Z. Any person, in lieu of
the Communication tax Of SO shall
have the right to perform eight
days of work under the contractor
for which the board shall receive
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1902-11-07

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-27
William 7. Kenny.

Although we may be looking for the
grim angel of Death, yet his coming
always finds us unprepared, and the
news of the death of Bandsman Will
liam II. Kenny at the hospital, which
spread rapidly about camp, Wednesday
evening, at supper time, was a severe
shock, not only to his intimate friends
among the band boys, but to everyone,
for he had endeared himself to all with
whom he had come in contact since his
coming to the Home, something less
than a year ago.
Mr. Kenny was a Portland man, and
his parents reside in that city. He had
a great deal of natural musical ability
and had come to the Home for the pur-
pose of training it while still support
ing his family. He was taken to the
hospital from his little home. which he
had purchased on the outskirts of the
camp but few days ago, suffering
from severe attack of appendicitis.
Everything possible was done for him
and it was hoped that an operation
might be avoided. 1t was decided,
Wednesday, that nothing else would
save his life. and his father in Portland
had been telephoned and expected to
be here at the operation.
To the widow and four children who
survive him, and to his parents, the
deep and heartfelt sympathy Of the
whole camp goes out in this hour of
bereavement, in the loss of the hus-
band. father and son, who has been so
suddenly cut down in the vigor of his
early manhood. The loss to them is
irreparable, and the community is de-
prived of good citizen, young man
of sterling integrity and much promise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-27

number from Augusta, big carload o.
people returning after the concert.
The entertainment began with 'Hur-
rah Boys by the Glee and Mandolin
Clubs, which was followed by a Dog in
a Cottonfield' by the Mandolin Club, and
which made one OF the hits of the even
ing. Albert L. Huot, in humorous and
sentimental readings, was special fea-
ture of the concert. The Glee CUB IN
1.-The Goblins,' Honey, l Want Yer
Now and in the Campus Song, was
especially fine.
The Frogville Echoes by the Banjo
Club. was very nicely rendered. while
the Twin Star March" by the banjo trio.
| Messrs. Baker, Flynt and Huot, brought
down the house.
| The cello solos by A. w. Sprasue were
enthusiastically received. as were IN TACT
the various parts of the splendid program,
which was as follows:
! PART L.
| ..Hurrah Boys Lacelle
! Glee and Mandolin CLUBS.
| Day in Cottonfield, Aupii'i
| Mandolin Club
..rno co,,; Mr. ;, Albert L, Huo''
Cello Solo,
| (a) Melodie, OPP. TO- Masseht
| IN Herbsthlume On. 80, Pepper
/ Mr. A. w. Sprague
| Exposition WaltZes," Jennings
Mandolin Club.
| PART ii.
| "Frogville Echoes
| Banjo Club.
| Honey, | Want Yer Now ~
| Glee Club.
Reading,
| A. L. Huot.
Banjo Trio-"Twin Star March.
| Messrs. Baker, Flynt and liuot.
| Ghost Patrol weaver
| Mandolin Club. .,s.
Campus Song" Arr. by o. r. LEWIS
The members of the High school CLASS
| were delighted with the successful out
| come of the entertainment and are peas
| ed that they obtained the services OF
this talented and accomplished coterie o.
/ artists The income derived Will go =
l long way toward defraying the expenses
of graduation day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-27

Ms. Albert Page gave large whist
party at her pleasant home at the cor
ner of Newhall and Bridge street, Tues
day afternoon. There were SO present,
all of the fair sex, as none Of the mas
culine gender were fortunate enough to
receive invitations. Elegant refresh
ments were served by the hostess. The
first prize was won by Mrs. w. c.
Simpson and the second by Mrs. /. S.
Mcfarland. There We're present from
out of town, Mrs. l.. p. Totman of Du-
luth, who is visiting relatives here, Mrs.
Hume and Mrs. Bigelow of Clinton,
Mrs Ward and Mrs. Albert Jewell and
daughter, Kate of Shawmut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-27
coNDENsEB DIsPATcHEs.

i q
Finding himself sd6ahIe to support his
wife and two children, Alfred Skinner
of Avon, Mass, decided to end his life.
and. Tuesday night. shot himself with
a revolver and death followed the act
in about two hours. He was a baker
and was about-55 years Of age.
Among the passengers who arrived
at New York, Wednesday, per steamer
Saratoga, from Cuba and Nassau. were
Captain Poole and mate of the schoon-
er John X. Souther of Thomaston, Me-,
before reported lost in the Bahamas
and whose crew arrived, Tuesday.
Miss Gerald Malone of San Francisco.
Miss Ruby Payne of New York. and
Miss Sallie Fisher of Salt Lake City,
made application at Cincinnati,
Wednesday. to President Gompers of
the American Federation of Labor, for
a union of chorus girls. President
Gompers is there investigating the
brewery lockout.
Frank Huntley, a veteran of Santi-
ago and a member Of the crew of the
battleship Oregon, was almost instant
ly killed while escorting a couple Of
ladies through the ship at Seattle,
Wash.,. When leading the way down
a narrow ladderway below decks Hunt
ley misstepped and fell over, landing on
his back breaking his neck, dying al
most instantly.
In an attempt to show how cheaply
the human body can be palatably nour-
ished, unique one cent restaurant will
be opened. Wednesday. in New York
City. The one cent dishes are limited.
however, to large bowls of soups.
steamed hominy, oats and barley. The
meats will cost from to 10 cents. All
of the one cent portions contain food
elements which are said to be sufficient
to supply the nourishment required in
2 full meal. W
the steamer Leopard has arrived at
st. John, N. F., from the seal fishery
loaded with $4,000 seals. She brings y
much better report than the steamer
Newfoundland brought, Monday. The
Leopard reports that the Neptune has
on board $4,000 seals, the Aurora 1900
and the Diana $4,000, and that the Ter
ranova, Greenland, Iceland, Vanguard,
Nimrod and Virginia are loading. The
reports of the Leopard account for
about 100000 seals so far.
The final steps in the formation OF
the National Miners Federation repre-
senting a total capital of $400, 900, 900
and an annual -four output of 100000
100000 barrels, was taken at meet
ing held at Chicago. Wednesday. The
federation is the national organization
Of the various state associations and in
addition it will include the National
Millers' Association and the National
Winter Wheat Millers Association. The
following officers were elected. Presi-
lent, Marney A. Eckhart. Chicago: ffst
Henry L. Little, In
iianapolis: second vice president, ex-
Gov. E. o. Stanard, Mo-; treasurer, w.
:. Ellis, st. Louis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-27
THE QUINCY STRIKE.
Special ConstabIes Cause Some Friction
While Guarding Quarrymen.

Quincy Mass, March 26.-The at
tempt was made, today, to break the
strike Of the quarrymen at the lodges
of the Quincy Granite Co., by bringing
here 26 non-union men from points in
New Hampshire and Vermont. The
pickets of the strikers failed to inter-
cept the arrivals and at noon work was
started at the o. T. Rogers quarry on
Willard street, West Quincy. Word
was quickly sent around among the
strikers and in couple of hours a
crowd OF men were at the quarry.
Trespassing on the premises was not
allowed, for a number of men wearing
corstables' badges patroled the lines.
The constables appeared to be stran-
gers, so a committee of the strikers
went to the central police station and
made inquiries as to the powers of the
constables. 1t was referred to Mayor
Bryant, who was in Boston at the
time. The mayor returned late in the
afternoon and gave the committee a
hearing, and then stated that the ap-
poiItment of constables was appar-
emily through MISREPRESENTATION. He
said:
Manager Morgan of the Quarry SYM
dictate, and Luther S. Anderson of the
Granite Railway Co., waited upon me d
few days ago, and asked thata few Of
their employees he appointed c6nstables to
act as Watchmen on their property. 1
readily granted their request, thinking the
men We're not only residents, but citf-
Zens."
The mayor cautioned the strikers to
proceed calmly in the matter and he
would use his best endeavor to adjust
matters. Mayor Bryant then saw Man
ager Morgan in regard to the matter and
the outcome was that the question as to
the definition of resident was referred
to the city solicitor. In the meantime
however, the new men kept at work and
the constables patrolled the premises like
soldiers All the men are cared for in
two buildings about 200 yards from the
quarres.
During the evening a crowd of men
and boys stoned the buildings and made
much noise and used considerable pro-
family One police officer dispersed the
gathering The damage done was con-
fined 10 broken windows. Seventy-fiye
additional nom union quarrymen are ex-
pected here, Saturday The prospect is
that the stone cutters, polishers and tool
sharpeners, who number 1900, will go gu.
rather than handle material blocked out
by non-union men.
Manager Morgan says that the stone
now being quarried If for out of town
parties.
As the unions here are affiliated with
the American Federatlp1 of Labor, the
strikers predict hat the effect of the
strike will be felt whenever the Quincy
Granite Co.'S. work Is sent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-27
HORRIBLE ABUSE
Shows to Have Been Given Child by
Brutal Stepmother.

Mount Holly, N. j., The principal wit
nesses, today, against Mrs. May Fentor
Haines, who is on trial here charged with
the murder of her 2-year-old stepdaugh.
ter Gwendolin, were Mrs. John PaIfrey
of Newcastle, Del, who was the wife OF
the late Walter b. Haines. a brother tc
the defendants husband; Dr. Richard H
Parsons of Mount Holly, and DIR. Alex
ander Small of Riverside
Mrs. Palfrey testified that she, last
March, saw Mrs. Haines beat the child
and kick her in the face. Mrs. Haines
told Mrs. Palfrey that she could not bear
the child and that her husband would
not take her away. She added that she
would rather have the girl die than have
any of her dead mothers relatives get
her.
Mrs. Palfrey also testified that Mrs.
Haines gave Gwendolin white powder
in milk, saying that she gave 1t to her
for nervousness. Mrs. Palfrey said she
warned the stepmother not to again abuse
the little girl or she would notify the au-
thorities.
Mrs. Palfrey then told Of another visit
to the house in September when she was
told by a servant, Nellie Richards. that
Mrs. Haines had slapped Gwendolin in
the face, causing the child to fall down
stairs.
The servant also told of Mrs. Haines
having given the Child red pepper in wa
ter and that she had called her many
vile names.
DIR. Parsons, who conducted the autop-
sy, described the wounds found on the
child's body, which included a broken
nose. black eye, half torn off left ear
and bruised forehead, lips, chin and legs.
In his opinion the child's death WAS
caused by meningitis produced by wounds
and arsenical poisoning. o-fs
DIR. Small. who attended the autopsy,
corroborated Dr. Parsons on many points
but said he was led to the conclusion that
death ensued as a result Of meningitis
produced by two blows on the head, APP
parently.. He did not see anything that
suggested arsenical poisoning.
Frank Moerk an analytic chemist of
Philadelphia, said he found 5.Oo6l grains
in the organs taken from the child.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-27
Jacob Riis at Library Hall, Tonight.

Unusual interest centers in the il
Illustrated lecture, this evening, by Jacob
Riis. The large sale of seats is most
gratifying to the management. In
case the number of seats now on sale
is overbought an extra supply is held
in reserve, so that no one need be in
doubt as to securing a good seat. THE
Battle With the Stun" is Mr.. Riis'
most famous lecture, and illustrations
will go far toward making the whole
situation in New York's tenement
house district a reality. Seats on sale
at Blanchards, Gardiner; Quimby's
Art store, Augusta; Lunt & Brann's,
HallOwell.
Lecture begins at o'clock. Single
tickets, so cents; reserved seats. IS
cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-27
LIGHTBODY'S HEADACHE POWDERS.

Absolutely safe, contain no substance
that is injurious to infancy or age, or 10
those enfeebled by disease. No possible
danger of forming the drug habit by the
use OF Lightbody headache powders.
Bangor, Me.
Dear sirs:-I IN sorry not TO find your
headache powders In Bangor. Have
tried every drugstore here. Please mail
me six boxes by return mai. ! will send
you a splendid testimonial IN a lew oays
for the good they have already done In
my family. Yours respectfully,
r. T. CLARK, Bangor Beef CO.
Send for sample
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-27

The sale of reserved seats for the ex-
hibition drill and ball that is to be given
by Co. A, I'd Reg, N. G. S. NJ, Monday
evening, will be placed on sale, this morn
ing, at the Burbank store. This drill
promises to be one of the best seen for
some time, for all the men of the COM
pany have been working hard in its prep
aration. The dancing will begin imme-
diately after the drill is completed. A
large crowd should be present and help
the boys along. as they need the money
quite badly for minor articles that are
not furnished by the State for their work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-27

There has been rumors afloat that the
fair that was to be given by the Alumni
Association of the high school would not
be held. This is entirely wrong for al
ready the several committees are hard at
work. Those who are to take part in the
minstrel show are now rehearsing and
the books for the play that is to be
given by local talent have arrived an l
the first rehearsal was held on Tuesday
evening. The dates for the fair are April
30, May and 2. The tickets will soon be
on SALE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-27
HALT.OWELL.
A BIG SUCCESS.
Concert Of Y. Of NJ. Musical Clubs, Last
Evening.

The concert at Wilson hall, last even
Ing, by the University of Maine Glee,
Mandolin and Guitar Clubs, under the
auspices of the graduating class of the
High school, was complete success.
The audience was large and the members
of the clubs were received with every
manifestation of approval. All the num-
bers were encored and some of them
three times over. There was a large
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-27

The result of the water rushing over
the wharves of this city during the last
freshet can now be easily seen. The wa
ter is still running very swift but is down
to it's regular height. The greater part
of the wharves were covered with waste
and rubbish, held down by dirt This
has about all been washed into the river
and many loads will be necessary to place
the docks in good condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-27

There were four of the employees of the
Maine Central r. r. Co. in this city that
were somewhat surprised on Tuesday
when they received their pay. Some time
ago, there was cut of 1919 in their pay.
This was soon followed by a raise of Sc
and now without any notice or asking on
the part of the employed, the company
grants another raise. Some of the other
departments have received this previ-
ously and the remainder are now looking
for theirs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-27

The assessors of this city have post
ed their notices about the city that
they will meet every Wednesday and
Saturday afternoon during the month
of February and that all who have
business with them will find them
ready to do it at this time. They be-
gin their duties of assessing the
property of the city on the first OF
April.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-27

Two new recruits will be examined
for admission at the hospital. this
morning, Thomas Steadman, assigned
to B Co, and Edward F. Jones, as
signed to F Co. The latter is 6. resident
of Kennebunk, Me-, and served from
81 to IS in the 9Th N. H. Inf; the for
mer served in F Co., 10th Mass, and
comes to the Home from South Hadley
Falls Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-27

A Japanese auction is a most solemn
affair. The public do not call out their
bids. but write their names, together
with the amount they are willing to
pay. on slip of paper, and put it in
box. These are looked through and
the article awarded to the person who
has made the biggest offer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-27

On Friday evening of next week the
young men of the high school will give
an entertainment at the school building.
They will be assisted by the young ladies'
This entertainment is to raise money 20
purchase baseball suits for the members
of the baseball team. AS the boys are
now working hard to have a good team
and have to depend on the public for
their support, it is hoped that they will
accomplish much by their undertaking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-27

The numbers have been placed on all
the houses in the town of Randolph, pre-
paratory to the Inauguration of the free
delivery of mail in that place. All those
now sending out letters should give Their
street and house number to all theil
correspondents, that the letters wher
when they arrive may have a speedy de-
livery. Unless this is DONE there may be
some delay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-27
most enjoyable occasion as well as
profitable one.

Cross d Robinson are having the front
of their store in Depot square remodeled.
The door will be on one side and a large
plate glass window will take the place of
the two former ones They will also have
the interior remodeled