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The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1902-11-21
John J. Henry
Was Elected
Warden of the Penitentiary
to Succeed Parchman.

At a special session of the
Board of Control last Tuesday
John J. Henry, of this city, was
elected warden of the penitenti-
ary to succeed Capt. j. M. Parch-
man. Mr.. Henry received , of
the 5 votes cast; his opponent W.
J. Miller, of Batesville, and H.
w. Cunningham, Of Corinth, re-
ceived and vote each.
"Our John" has been connect
ed with the State penitentiary
as travelling Sergeant for the
past six years, during which
time he has handled many prison
ers and has record of never
having let prisoner escape.
He is a most worthy. capable
man, his appointment gives gen
eral satisfaction, and the Board
of control have shown wisdom
as we'll as appreciation of his
past efficient services by reward
ing him as they have.
Mr.. John DOdds. of Lincoln
county. was elected to succeed
Mr.. Henry as travelling sergeant,
and will assume the duties of the
office in few days. while Mr..
Henry will take d short vacation
duties and further familarize
himself with the details of his
new work which he is to assume
on January 1st.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1902-11-21
Teddy and Bruin.

The bear huxt of President
Roosevelt and party near Smedes,
in SunfiOwer county, terminated
Tuesday afternoon.
Our bear either did not seem
to appreciate the honor of being
shot at by the president of these
United States or else probably
argued as did the old ante bellum
negro-"What good de glory
gwine do me after [ dun dead?"
for Teddy never "got a shot"
except at small game, however
he feasted in true camp style on
bear, killed by others, fish, other
game and 'possum, and pronounc-
ed it an enjoyable vacation.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1902-11-21

eleemosynary institutions, 1902,
1885, O4O; for eleemosynary insti-
tutions 1899, 1924, 141, increase
$11O, 799; for pensions 1902. $2O1,
ATS, for pensions 1899, $75, 900,
increase S126, 475.
New Statehouse-A Appropriate
ed for new statehouse, 81, O93, 641.
Payable State Debt-Bonded
debt in 1899, S1.OO3, 900; bonded
debt in 1902, $6O3,OOO. decrease
100000.
State Levy Tax-On each dol
lar of property assessed, 1899,
6 1-2 mills; on each dollar OF
property assessed 1902, e mills,
decrease 1-2 mill.
United States Census Reports
Number of farm homes in Missis-
sippi in 1900 22O,9O7: number OF
other homes in Mississippi in
1900, 95.2O7.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1902-11-21

A peculiar world this is, and a
queer lot when one thinks about
it. One is fleeing from it. One
man is trying to save money to
build a house and another is try
ing to sell for less than it cost to
build. One man is spending all
the money he makes taking his
best girl to theaters and sending
her flowers with the hope of
making her his, while his neigh
Dor with what gold he. gets, is
trying to get a divorce. One
man bemoans the fate that COM
pels him to work indoors at the
desk, while the man that is out
doors thinks he would be happy
if his work was inside. The
man in business hopes for the
time to come when he can retire,
while another is struggling to get
into business. The farmer hopes
for the time to come when he
can give up his farm and move
to town, while every man in town
dreams of a happy tine when he
can own big farm with g. big
farm bell at the kitchen door and
plenty of healthy outdoor work
to dO.-Ex.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1902-11-21
Public Speaking.

Major Jas. K. Vardaman, one
of the candidate, for COVER
nor, addressed q large and APP
preciatlve audience at the court
house on November 9Th,
After Major Vardaman con-
cluded Hon. Wiley n. Nash be-
ing called upon, addressed the
audience.
Mr.. Nash's remark IS were we'll
received, during which he an
nounced substantially among
other things that he now con
templated entering the next Cub
ernatorial race, if encouragement
continued up to the time the
canvass regularly opened. That
as yet he had never addressed
the people touching this matter
and that for private reasons this
would be impossible for some
months, that up to this time he
had looked after his interest as
best he could without leaving
home. That he now fully expect.
ed to enter the race for governor
in which event he hoped to make
a canvass Of the State as thor
ough as that made by other as
pirants for a place on the state
ticket. That this being the first
time he had been called upon, or
made public appearance, as
probable candidate he had no set
speech to make. That he had
served in public life with most
every man who had either enter
ed the race or who had been
spoken of as a probable candi-
date for gubernatorial honors and
that in any contest he might en-
ter he hoped his relations with
each and every one, would be
as pleasant when the canvass
closed as to day. That he rec
ognized the fact that all elections
depended upon the will of the
people voiced in the primaries
to be held in each county in
the State and that he sincerely
hoped from this on, if he was
considered proper man for
this place his friends and ac-
quaintances, personal and polit
ical, his we'll wishers all would
do what they could to pro
mote and advance his inter
est, that he asked this specially
in view of the fact that his pri-
vate business would prevent him,
largely at least, from entering
the public canvass, or leaving
home during the winter months.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1902-11-21
Thanksgiving.

The union Thanksgiving SER
vices will be held at the Cumber-
land Presbyterian church on
Thursday 9th inst. at II a. M,
sermon by M. K. Thornton.
Every one is cordially invited to
attend. j. III. ZWINGLE,
Pastor.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1902-11-21
Bishop Thompson Is Dead.

Bishop Thompson Is Dead.
The Right Rev. Hugh Miller
Thompson, Bishop of Mississippi
died at Battle Hill, his beautiful
suburban home in jackson at 3
o'clock Tuesday morning, sur
rounded by the members Of his
family.
The New Orleans Picayune
has the following to say which
we copy and fully endorse:
"The passing of this remark
able man is an event the impOr-
tance Of which is by no means
confined TO the membership Of
his religious community. He
was great original thinker as
we'll as protent orator and
writer, and his death is loss to
humanity. The clearness of his
intellectual vision. the extent of
his erudition, and the remarka-
BILE vigor and brilliance of his
diction. made him a commanding
figure, in the world of letters and
the Theological side OF current
thought. There was unusual
force and virility in everything
that proceeds from both his lips
and pen, and he was the master
of style unsurpassed by any
thing in classical literature. AS
used by him, our noble mother
tongue was an instrument for the
accomplishment of great ends,
the vindiction of truth, the ad-
vancement of knowledge, the
propagation of sound morals, and
the illumination of the Holy
Scriptures. He invested every
subject. however trite and thread
bare. with a new interest, she'd
ding over it the light of his gen
ius and making manifest his true
relations and characteristics. 1t
is inexpressibly sad to think that
SO much of wisdom, learning and
eloqusnce is lost to the world
forever. 1t is true he will sur
vive in some notable volumes
written during the stress OF q
busy life, but fine as they are,
they represent but a little OF the
ever. flowing fountain from which
they came.
The eminence of Bishop Thomp-
son was recognized in both hem
ispheres. and his death is felt to
be loss by men of all religious
denominations. 1t was good to
know this great champion OF the
cross was on guard, and all
Christians will unite in deplol ing
the fate that has taken him
away.
In personal appearance Bishop
Thompson was quite striking.
He was a man of medium stature
solid frame and a large, intellec-
tual head, covered with liberal
growth of gray gair. His eyes
were bright and piercing. and he
held rank in the church as man
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1902-11-21
Headquarters

for Singer Sewing Machines in
the future will be at Geo. D..
HartnesS' store.
JOE D. gHARTNESS, Mgr.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1902-11-21
MiSSiSSippi'S
Development.

Bankers and Manufacturers in
Jackson, while on their Southern
tour, last week. Auditor Cole ad-
dressed the body and among
other things presented the fol-
lowing interesting facts and
figures relative to the material
and industrial advancement OF
our State for the past three
years:
The increase in the assessed
values of the State of MISSISSIPPI
pi for three years, from 1900 to
1902, inclusive, is S52, 1927.
The total assessed valuation is
S24O,989, 1926. The State tax levy
is 6 mills, d decrease of half a
mill since 1900. Railroad mile
age increased in three years 2o5
miles.
"A million dollar statehouse.
nearing completion. has been
built; and 100000 of ) per cent
bonds were called in and cancel
ed last year five years before
they were due, the State being
able to exercise it's option) with
out issuing single dollar of the
million dollar bonds authorized
by the legislature of 1900.
Appropriations for educational
purposes for 1902 are fl, 1,757 900:
as compared with 1899 they show
an increase of 1896, 79S, of which
S36O.575 was for common schools
and 1886, 223 for colleges. Among
her state colleges, Mississippi
has both a white and a colored
agricultural and mechanical col
lege. At the white Agricultural
and Mechanical College there
has recently been established,
and is now in successful opera
ton, one of the most complete
textile schools in the world. Ele-
enonsynary institutions have re-
ceived for the same period in
creased appropriations of SllO,-
S99, while pensions paid by the
state are S126.475 more than they
were in 1899.
Thirteen thousand acres of
timbered land in the Yazoo Mis-
sissippi Delta were purchased by
the State in 1900 for $50, 900; this
land is gradually being cleared
by part of the state convicts, OF
whom there are LIS, the other
convicts in the meantime work
ING on other farms owned or
leased by the State. Mississippi's
convicts are not only self-support-
ing and humanely treated, but
are covering money into her
treasury besides. This year the
net income from this source will
approximate 500, 900. When the
body of land just mentioned is
all in cultivation and properly
organized, it will, perhaps, be
the finest and most profitable
farm in the country, and will be
worth, not counting improve
ments, 800 per acre.
1.-The Legislature of 1900 es-
tablished branch experimental
station in the long leaf piney
woods section of the state, where
intensive farming is being sue
cessfully inaugurated of the land
from which saw mills are cutting
the timber. This station is in
addition to the experiment station
at the State Agricultural College,
which holds farmers Institutes
throughout. the state during the
College vacation each year-ap-
nronriations having been made
for these institutes by the Legis-
lature.
..The prosperity of the State
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1902-11-21


clan. and there is no data on
which to predicate the number OF
new cotton mills, oil mills, fac
tories, gins or other industries
established within the last three
years or the capital employed
therein. 1t can be officially stat
ed. however, that Mississippi has
granted, within the last three
years, more charters than. ever
before in her history for any sim
liar period, and that a large pro-
portion of the concerns charter
ed ARE in successful operation,
payinghandsome dividends, while
some of them are doubling their
capacity.
The number of banks have
increased in the past three years
from 90 to 129, up to July of this
year.
This does not include nation
al banks, number of which have
also been established. The cap
ital, surplus, undivided profits
and deposits of state banks show
phenominal increases yearly,
while the average dividends paid
for the years 1900, 1901 and 1902
are 1923, 11.S4 and 1920 per
cent. respectively.
The following figures, sworn
to by the assessors Of the State
and by bank officials and copied
from the official records of the
offices of the auditor of public
accounts and secretary of state,
prove in detail what [ have just
stated:
Assessed Values-Realty. 1902,
S145, 719, 1OS; realty, 1899, Sl13,-
$40, GIG; increase $50. 13O. 1872; per
sonalty, 1902, 1854, ,647 1897; per
sonalty. 1899, S3o,6 121; in
crease, SIC. 1S9, 897; railroads, 1902
$50, 622, 121; railroads, 1899. S26.
337,353: increase, 81. 284, 1913:
total increase $50, ,713, 217; rail
road milage, 1902. 1859; rail
road milage, 1899, 2,643; total
increase, 285.
State Banks-Capital. 1902,
s.. .468, 800; capital, 1899, IS, 1872
$50; increase 81, 696, go: surplus,
1902, S971, 637; surplus, 1899,
S642, 788; increase $429, O49; undi-
vided profits, 1902, 81, O79, 962; un-
divided profits, 1899, S6O8, 745;
increase, $40. 0.217; deposits 1902,
SIG, 297. .324; deposits. 1899, 49,
829 ,O83; increase. Sc, 468, 241; total
increase last three years, II 3-4.
United States Census Reports.
Manufacturers Number of es-
Establishments in 1900, 4,T2, num-
Der of establishments in 1890.
1858, increase, 3, ,074; capital in
1900, s35, 8O7, 419; capital in 1890,
S14, 896, 884; increase $50, $40, s35;
value of products in 1900, $40.
431, 1856; value of products in 1890.
S18, 7O5, ,834; increase $21, 725, 555;
State charters granted in three
wears, 800; business charters in
aboye, 236, with aggregate cap
ital of $35, 900, 900.
State Penitentiary - Money
paid into State treasury in 1902,
about 100000; money covered
into State treasury in 1899, 800, :
900. In 1890 the board 0f Con-
troll of the penitentiary paid $50,
900 for $4,000 acres of fine land
in the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta.
This land is being cleared and
put in cultivation by state con-
victs.
Appropriations-For common
schools in 1902, 1910, 565; for
common schools in 1899, 1850, 600,
;noroaco x260 575. for colleges
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
rhe mnrst Farm.

Multitudes are singing the praises OF
Kcdol, the new discovery which is max.
ing so many sick people well and weak
people strong by digesting what they
eat 10y cleansing and sweetening the
stomach and by transfer ming their food
into the kind of pure, rich, red blood
this makes you feel goc d all over. Mrs.
Cranfill, Of Troy, l t., writes: For a
number Of years l was troubled with
indigestion and dyspepsia which grew
INTO the orst form Finally was in
duced to use Kodol and 81 er using four
bottles am entirely CT I'd | heartily
recommend Kodol to all sufferers from
indigestion and dyspepsia Take dose
after meals. II digests what you eat
Sold by A J. johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
Natural Anxiety

Mothers regard approaching wintel
with uneasiness. children take cold 80
easily. No disease costs more little lives
than Group It's attack is so sudden
that the sufferer is often beyond human
aid before the doctor arrives. Such
eases yield readily to CDs Minute Cough
Cure Liquifies the macus, allays intia-
nation, removes danger. Absolutely
safe. Acts immediately Cures coughs,
colds, grip, bronchitis, all throat and
lung trouble F. c. Mcmahon, Hamp-
ton, Ga: "A bad cold rendered me
voiceless just before an oratorical con-
test / intended TO withdraw but took
One Minute Cough Cure 1t restored
my voice in time TO win the medal. ;"
a. J. johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
First Publication October s, I92.-3.
PROBATE NOTICE.

Notice OF Application for final settlement.
VERNON COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE
State of Wisconsin County of Vernon-ss
In the matter Of the estate OF lsaae
Johnson, dece Ised.
On readin and filing the spp'ication Of
Anton Wa representing aIu1ng other things
that he has tully adiL Mustered the said estate,
and praying nat a time and place be
fixed for examih:ag and allowing his account
of his administ aiion, and that the residue
OF the said estat- ne assigned TO such persons
as are by law emf tied to the same;
1t Is Ordered, That said application abe
heard before me at my office, IN the city OF
Viroqua,on the It'll day Of Nov mber "a d. 1902,
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ
1t is further ordered, That notice OF the
time and place OF examining and ALLOWING said
account and of assigning the residue Of said
estate, be given to all persons Interested.
by publication OF copy OF this order,
for three successive weeks in the Vernon
County Censor, q newspaper printed in said
county, before the day fixed forsaid hearing.
By the Court, d, o. MAHoHEY, OountyJ Judge
Dated this It'll day of October. 1902
By Order of the Court,
ID. o. MAHoNEY, Uoc2ty Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
Excursions TO the Dells.

On every Friday and Saturday, good
to return the following Monday, at So So
with 50e added for steamer.
Daily for $40 with SOC added for
steamer, gesd to return until Oct 31st.
Fer parties of ten 9r more going and
returning in be;y, 81 So each, with soc
added for steams, good to return three
days from date Of sale.
L. G. BOYLE, Agent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15

To be relieved from a torturing dis
ease after 40 years torture might wei
cause the gratitude of anyone. That Is
what DeWittis Witch Hazel Salve did
for G. Haney, Gen, "a, o. He ssvs
"DsWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured ms
of piles after l had suffered 40 years. D
Cures cuts, burns, wounds, skin dis.
eases. Beware of counterfeits. Sold
by A. J. johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
Do You Expect ,oTravsIi

If so the G. NJ 81 st. Paul road is the
one to secure terms from. AS usual
western excursion and homeseekers
tickets will be sold to all points in the
south and southwest on the first and
third Tuesdays of June, July, August
September and October. One fare 70,
round trip plus s. good for ] daysr
enquire of L. G. BOYLE, agent, Viroqua
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
A Dozen Times A Night.

II have had kidney and bladder
trouble for years, and it became So bad
that l was obliged to get up dozen
times night, says Mr. owen Dunn, Oh
Benton Ferry, W. VT. | never received
any permanent benefit from any medi-
cine until took Folsy's Kidney Cure.
After using two bottles | am cured.
Sold by A. J. johnson d Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15

0ne hundred ard sixty acres OF good land
" miles southeast OF Rsadstown, a mile
from Sugar Grove corners. so acres under
cultivation and seeded down. Good build.
ings, good well, windmill, cstsrns, bearing
mill and church. COED tobacco ground. also
almost new, two seated, surry top light
buggy. For particulars call TWO doors north
OF old Congregational church.
MRs l.. p. McEsthrsn.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF,

The undersigned, having been sole
ted by many friends to become a candi
date for sheriff, hereby announces tina
he will be candidate for said Office
of sheriff subject to the will of the vot
ers of Vernen county.
S. r. POLLARD.
Yiroqua, Wis, Aug IL, 1902
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15

II wv often, after exposure, we find
cur elves In the throes of severe cold,
which may be followed by pneumonia.
To cure the enc and prevent the other
take dose Of HRrt's Honey and Hore-
houAd. SslA by A. J. johnson, Drug
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15

She's radiant, w,t@Girg wondrous
gem that beautiful, p,ushing wife of
mine She is an angel on earth, SO you
can be. only take Rocky Mountain Tea
A, J, johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
The Wrecker.

Dyspepsia is the wrecker of homes;
it destroys happiness, business and has
added more to the sum of human misery
than war and pestilencs combined. Re-
Go Tonic Laxative Syrup cures dyspep
STA. Sold by A. J. johnson Druggist
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15

You should not fail to see the EN-
pire cream separator at Sam Ellefson's.
1t runs easier and is more easily cleaned
than any other machine. On exhibition
at their Office.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15

THE FOLLOWING nEsCEIBED LAND;
The sw OF tina NV b Of the sw I Of sec
tisa IL, tbs BE part of he ne y of the swL of
sectisR Il, the os \ Of the sw i Of section y.
the u Of ia Sc OF section 70 All In town
iSB Hsrth, rage ) west. Apply to
BUIT & Burr, Viroqua, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
"Watch The kidneys. -

when they are affected, life is in
danger" says DIR. Abernethv, the great
English physician. Foley's Kidney Cure
makes sound Kidneys. Sold by A j.
johnson g 20.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15

If you want good sulky or gang
plew YOU will do well TO buy the Fuller
g. johnson or a La Crosse sold by A. D.
Helgesen
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15

Take your watches, clocks and jew
elry to Towner's for repairs where you
will find an expert workman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15

Perfect wsmanhood depends on per.
feet health. Nasures rarest gift OF
physical beauty comes to all who use
Rocky Mountain Tea 85c. A. j. John
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15

TO CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Brems-Q uinine Tablets
All druggists refund money if it tails 10
cure. E. w. Groves signature ia on
each box. 25c.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15

One who has never done kindness
does not deserve credit for generosity
wher giving literally to charaties en- a
des6hbed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15

If you want gem of razor or
fine pair of scissors, shears or POCKET
knife you will find them at SMITHS
HARDWARE STORE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15

It stands alone, it towers above
There's no other, its natures wonder, a
warming poultics to mankind. Such is
Rocky Mountain Tea. S5c. A. J. John
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
Eoties 70 Pay Up.

/ have transferred all my book &C
c1unts and notes to jackson Silbaugh
to whom all payments should be made
in the future. DR.. ". E. BELT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15

It's funny how differently woman
gets up her figure for bathing suit
from what she does for an evening
gown
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15

Fame is the blare of trumpets that
browns the minor prelude Of past en-
deavors.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.
FINE Farm FOR SALE

nNE AND A HALF MIGES WIS., or
" Wtstby, consisting Of 50 acres every
foot improved. very best OF buildings, snrlud-
ing tobacco houses. Forty acres aGdi icnal
four miles distant, D arrially improved house.
tobacco shed and running water. good past
ure. Win be sold - u barpain II taben sDtn.
IvRII 2. HEGGE, Westby. Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15

-Foley's Honey and Tar is peculiarly
adapted for chronic throat troublts and
will positively cure bronchitis, hoare-
ness and all bronchial diseases. Refuse
substitutes. Soldby A. J. Johnson
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
From Wen known Publisher.

Our readers will be interested in the
statement Of Mr.. John Edmonds, editor
of the Daily and Weekly Courier at
Lincoln, Illinois. He says: have long
n sufferer from constitutional constipa-
ten and have used Re-Gs Tonic Laxs-
tive Syrup. l found it an agreeable
medicine and just the thing for men en-
gagged in ssdsntary pursuits. / take
pleasure in recommending Re-Go Tonic
Laxative Syrup as safe and effective,
without any gripping and nauseating ef.
fects common to similar remedies. Sold
by A. J. ohnson-Druggist