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Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-22
The Queen and Crescent Route,

On account of the holidays, has au
thorized the low rate of one and one
third fares for the round trip from and
to all points on its line. also to all points
south of the Potomac and Ohio and east
of the Mississippi rivers. selling tickets
December 90. "a, 25. so and 81. 1902 and
January /, 1903, with limit of January
8, 1903.
The superb service in effect over the
Queen q Crescent Route, affording
quick time, and trains of the most ap-
proved modern pattern. composed OF
Pnllman's 9 latest design of sleeping cars.
parlor cars. and dining cars, gives the
public an opportunity to make its
holiday trip in a degree of comfort
never before realized. Two daily
| trains In each direction.
Write or call on any Agent of the
system 10 obtain full and complete in
formation in reference to rates and
schedules.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-22
Saved at Graves Brink.

81 know / would long ago nave been
in my grave, ," writes Mrs. s. H. New
some, of Decatur. Ala, 'if it had not
been for Electric Bitters. For three
years l suffered untold agony from the
worst 70. ms of Indigestion, waterbrash,
stomach and bowel dyspepsia. But
this excel ent medicine did me a world
of good Since using it | can eat hertz
~ and have gained 90 pounds" For
indigestion. loss of appetite, stomach
ST mach, liver and kidney troubles
Electric Bitters are positive. guaran-
teed cure. Only SOC at Tucker &
Greer's drug sto e.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-22
THE CONTRACT LET
For the Construction of New Road
in North Mississippi.

F0r the CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ROdu
in North Mississippi.
Special to the Daily Progress.
Okolona, Dec. 22.-The Mobile and
Ohio road has awarded the contract
for the grading work for the new line
from Okolona TO Big Greek, in Cal
houn county, and the work will be
pushed with as much rapidity as pos
sible with the view of securing its
completion during the latter part of
the summer. The road will be built
along the original line surevy of the
Nashvill and Mississippi railroad
company, the franchise of which has
been purchased by the Mobile and
Ohio. and Contractor Oliver has
placed large force of teams and Ia
borers along the route to push the
grading work. The road opens one
of the finest sections of timber land
in the south.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-22
PETITIONS FOR PARD0NS.
The "Friends" of Two ConvictS
Want Them Set Free.
Special to the Daily Progress.

Jackson, Dec. %. Governor Lon
gino has been petiti0ned to grant a
pardon to s Gary, convict now
serving life term in the peniten-
tiary for committing a criminal as
sault on six-year-old negro girl.
The petition for clemency is based
on the assertion that Gray's convic-
ton was the result of the perjured
evidence of the girls mother who
adopted this method of securing re-
venge. The governor mas also been
petitioned to pardon Will Lusk, who
is serving a three year sentence from
Webster county for grand larceny.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-22
BIG BATCH OF THEM.
Warren County Sends Seven Con-
Vic..S to the Penitentiary.

Special to the Daily Progress.
jackson, Dec. 22.-The secreatry
of the prison board of control has
received notice that the following
prisoners convicted in the circuit
court of Warren county are awaiting
transfer to the penitentiary:
Carrie Foote, two yeraS for man
slaughter.
George Thomas, two years for burg
larry.
George Caesar, two years for hurG-
larry.
Douglas Wingute. three years for
burglary.
Henry Brooks, six months for burg
larry.
Henry Wright. ten years for train
wrecking
Jim Gray, ten years for attempted
murder.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-22
UNQUALiFiEDLY DENIES
The Soft Impeachment of a Ger
tain Interview.
Special to the Daily Progress.

Special to the Daily Progress.
Jackson, Dec. 90. Governor Lon
gino has entered an unqualified denial
to the interview telegraphed out
from Chicago in which it is made to
appear that he gives his full endorse
ment to each and every act of the ad-
ministration of President Roosevelt,
and in which he highly commends
the public and private acts Of the
chief executive of the nation.
The governor states that he did not
give ont an interview while in Chi
cago, nor did he make a full express
sion concerning the present admins
tration; that he was approached by a
reporter of some paper who asked him
for statement of his views on the
presidents message. which lie de,
clined TO discuss, saying that the sub
ject was too old; that the reporter
then asked him what he thought o
Roosevelt's expressions on the subiec
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-22
WILL APPOINT A TREASURER
To Fill Bob Bobo's Unexpired Time
in Coahoma County.
Special to the Daily Progress.

Clarksdale, Dec %. During the
present week Governor Longino will
appoint treasurer for Coahoma
county to succeed the lamenetd Col.
Bob Bobo, the famous bear hunter,
who died in Chicago last week.
There are several applicants for the
position. The governors appointee
will be the temporary incumbent who
will hold office until special cleo
tion can be ordered by the board of
supervisors.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-22
SENDING OUT BLANKS
To the Various Insurance Compa-
nies for a Report.
Special to the Daily Progress.

Special to the Daily Progress.
Jackson, Dec. %. Insurance Com
missioner Cole is sending out blanks
to the insurance companies doing bust
ness in Mississippi on which the an
nual reports to the insurance depart
ment will be made according to the
privisions of the law passed at the
last session of the legislature. The
companies will be required to give
more extensive information than here
tofore concerning their business.
There are 55 fire companies, 13 life
comapnies, 8 guarantee, and about GO
farternal orders operating in Missis
sippi.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-22
The Pride of Heroes.

Many soldiers in the last war wrote
to say that for scratches, bruises, cuts.
wounds, corns, sore feet and stiff joints,
Bucklen's Arnica Salye is the best in
the world. Same for burns, scalds,
boils, ulcers, skin eruptions and piles.
1t cures or no pay. Only 25c at Tacker
& Greer drug store.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-22
ADJOURNMENT FOR CHRISTMAS
Supreme Court Will Take Holiday
Until the First of January.

Special to the Daily Progress.
Jackson, Dec. 22.-The supreme
court Of Mississippi has adjourned
until the first of Monday in January,
and the regular weekly work Of decis-
ions has been postponed until that
date. Before adjournment the court
overruled suggestions of error in the
following cares:
D. Burnham VS.. the Alabama and
Vicksburg road, circuit court of Kinds
county; Monroe Dennis VS.. New Or
leans and Northeastern road, circuit
court of Lauderdale county, and John
d. Stevens VS.. YazoO and Mississippi
Valley road, circuit court of Kinds
county.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-22

of tursts. and he replied that il . is
good so far as it goes. " The reporter
then asked him to relate some anec-
dote, which he declined to do, saying
that he was not a story teller, and
this closed the subject
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-22
WITH UNABATED VIG0R
Will the Revenue Agent Fight t,r
Sixteen Section Land Taxes.
Special to the Daily Progress.

Jackson. Dec. %. State Revenue
Agent Adams manifests 10 uneasiness
over the combine of attorneys that
has been formed for the purpose of de-
vising ways and means to fight the
movement Of his Office TO collect back
taxes on sixteenth section lands on
which the timber has been sold He
is confident that the laws authorizes
these collections and will continue
the fight with undated vigor.
We call your special attention TO the
ad. of The Hattiesburg Jewelry Co.
dec17tf
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-22
A JAIL DELIVERY.
In Noxubee County-lwo Prisoners
Out Taking Christmas.

Jackson, Dec. -. Word has just
reached here from Noxubee county of
Jail delivery in which two prisoners
made their escape and are still at
large. The escapes are Ike Calvin
charged with murder, and Mack Pink
ston. charged with grand larceny.
The authorities Of the surrounding
counties have been requested TO keep
a lookout for the two men.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-22

WE always velWE have had this
" more positions year all the South
than we can fiji be-ern States, Mexico,
cause our students Central America, Gu
give satisfactiOnfoa and The B itisn
whenever they arel West Indies repre-
placed in a position.t sentedfn our enrolmt.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-22
Canary Birds.

For Sale 3 pairs of fine canaries call
on residence Al East Pine street.
dec17 it Mrs. J. A MYER.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-22
&. VI. WILLIAMS, j. NJ. PONDER,
President, Sec. d Treas
Business University
Us IL Dauphin ST., Mobile. Ala.

DEpARTMENTS. bookkeeping. short
ULT AM HLlNfo. b an d, Typewriting,
Penmanship. Correspondence, Banking.
Commercial Law. English.
Special Course for those who wish to learn
Railroad Business by an experienced man,
who has been for several years past actively
engaged in different branches OF railroad
business.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-22
Skilled Office Help -

0llhEO Was never in in such demand as
IMN now and the demand Is certali
to inc reaSe.
IN A course of training al the NTH
ern Business University will f1t
you for a remunerative position
and we'll get the position for
you free of charge. decle
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-02-19
County Jail Expenses.


65L A. 3. Mossberg, stationery and
medicine for prisoners. .:..:: 1880
$50 P. H. Rose & Co., supplies for jail
and prisoners............... 1890
$40 E. P. Glad, repairs on jail stair
way. o.oo
S41 L. A. Garfield. carpenter work in
11.oo
A'0' mining in aii ............. 1900
1879 Johnson Fridund & Moline, sup
plies for acknowledgements. 6.15
1877 J. H. Virgins. plumbing, labor
and material for jail................. $50
1902 vices in iail.''. p ......... 400
1919 Andrew Peterson one table for Jail 1.75
.......... S 1U4. 40
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-02-19
FIN ANC|AL
STAT EMEN 7
KApDIYOHI COUNTY, MINNESOTA,
---FOR THE---
Fiscal Year Ending December 81, A. D. 1901.
COUNTY AUDITORS OFFICE,
KANDIYOHI COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A. D.

Honorable
O
Kandoh County the OF the fiscal ending December
County Auditor Kandyoh County Minnesota
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-02-19
For What
Purpose

Moor To Whom For What
War't Issued Purpose
1877 J. S. Robbins, 2 cords wood and
5Oton coal. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
TIT L. Ostluud, laying cement floor in
court house basement...............
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-03
TAR AND FEATHER z CHURCH.
People at Brazil, Ind, Take Queer Re.
venge on Evangelist.

Brazil. Ind. Nov. 3.-UnknOWn per-
sons covered the steps and doors OF
the new Methodist church here with
tar and feathers last night, \ mon
ster banner announcing revival meet
ings of Evangelist c. +. Barrett, OF Del
aware, Ohio, was treated in the same
manner.
1t is believed to be the work OF
citizens who take issue with the evan
eelist regarding his uterances in the
pulpit attacking the morality OF Bra
Zil. Mr.. Barrett vigorously denounced
dancing in his sermons. He stated
in one address that there We're more
firts in Brazil than in any other city
of it's size he ever visited. For such
assertions he has been severely crltl-
ziSed.
In an interview Mr.. Barrett said that
in a great many towns people had
threatened to tar and feather him, but
this was the first time that he ever
knew Of anyone taking spite out On
me church.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-03
NEGRO is BURNED AT STAKE.
Mob of 1900 Persons Takes Part If
Lynching in Mississippi.

sardis, Miss. Nov. 3.--An nn1Geu /
fed negro was burned at the stake
at Darling, Miss, Saturday night for
the murder of E. Q. Jackson and a
mill owner named Roselle at Daring
Wednesday night.
The negro was burned by mob OF
1900 persons. both white and black,
and lust before the lighting Of the
pvre he confessed that he had com
mitted the double murder with the as
sistance of two white men. The mo-
tive was robbery. and conslderab bic
sum was sec4red, which the negro
said was diviHed among the three.
The two white men We're caught
soon afterward and are held pending
an investigation. \ double lynehins
is expected if they are proved guilty.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-03
KINDLY ACT.
OF Actor Folk Toward Sick and
Needy Woman.

The Murray and Mack company
passed through the city Sunday aftG
noon en- r0utc to Little Rock. On The
same train and in the san coach
with them was an old laGy who was
very sick and desiru5;>5 ''i reaching
ar-Mphis. one Of the m"tp4e pi the
company took up a co,l a.tlon 'oi
and soon had over $40. whith WAS
given to her. She was S,"s1 berth
in the sleeper and a Il -ket Ia Mem
phis was bought for her. ThsrA a"c no
i:inaer-hearted people than III rave
ing actor-folk which was evideaeed by
this kindly act.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-03

Mr.. Chas. w. Meakin. advance agent
for Paul Gilmore's company, which is
playing THE Tyranny of Tears" is in
the city. Mr.. Meakin is the only
Mormon dramatic agent on the road
and he is manager of the leading thea
ter of Salt Lake City He is one OF
the most pleasant gentlemen repre-
sentine dramatic company that has
visited this city and that is saying
much, as all show people are noted
for their atfableness toward strans-
erS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-03
Owen and Smith Fail to Give Bond.

Bose owen and Dick smith. accused
Of the robbery Of j. J. Whitaker. We're
today transferred from the police court
70 Esq. =. J. Stewards $ court. An effort
was made by friends today to secure
bail for them BIT Smith tailed TO give
bond and at a late hour Owen had l5o1
succeeded in getting any one to b
his security Their bonds We're fiNa,'
at 81 ,o00. They Will be given a trial
one day this week
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-03
Horrible Death of Young
Man by HydropI1obia

-l=St='@# a=@'tt 5sf HgiE9. shay. Des.
Traane aHaa aa.Ei-a.e attended aasn-
-" 2@r .a2 =. Ills .fe Mf eu1j Not
Successfully ee#aa 1za Pc ~ 3
l.rfl90e etlletiau- i##la- DE ast
few das~ of us Iise when the Gasa4e-
come .gllg developed lis ~u#f-rins5
Neee r>ctueiatios. Dlin4 for drsrt
tao si2a5 u water throw him Into
spasmS. ana in that condition he re-
NAMED unfil death relieved him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-03

Jos eFh g. Jones. ae=l ses.urse1
years. die : a5aae e HTetop' 5ia a.
his home II ne We-i Lna 9-
ceasef vas rhe sol of F. 6. Jones vino
is eanaeeJrI with tHe -. Louis Stale
and l.Hmbel company.
fais Is llle f.:st death Ia occur IN
Pine Bluff irom hyrophObia IN many
years The unfortunate young man
was bitten BY a dog several years ago,
and the effects of lie bite We're just
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-03
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank our patrons and
customers for their promptness in
paying cash for their laundry on its
delivery. This system enables us to
er attention. Thanking you for a con-
tinuance of your patronage We are
very respectfully.
AMERICAN EXCELSIOR IAUNDRY
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-03
SaufIet.Ernier,,.:n

Cards have been received in this
city announcing the approaching we'd
ding of MI. II. !. Sarf1el an Miss
Anne, Bronaugh Ens."Ean, oi sStih'
ford, Ky. The wedc;as viii occur On
the evening of November -. at
o'clock, at the Meth odist church at
Stanford. The bride Of this wedding
is we'll known to Pine Bluff society,
having visited the Misses Dewoody.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-03
"CLiQUOT," TIE WONDER
Being Exhibited BY Murray and Mack
Former Pine BIuffian,

"Cliquot, the wonderful man whom
the Murray and Mack company are
featuring this season, formerl.t lived
in Pine Bluff and while here worked
for the Commercial. His real Iai4.e is
G. II. Higinbotham, and by thai nai9c
he is quite well remembered nefr By
large number OF people. Il lived
here about ten years age.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-03

No matter how long YOU have had
the cough; if it hasn't developed into
consumption. DR.. Woods Norway PINE
Syrup will cure it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-03
The Wrong Negro.

The negro arrested and held in jail
Gat Glarksville, suspected of the killing
Miss florence Shillcutt on the out
kskirts of the North Side of Little Rock
"wednesday. and the subsequent shoot
ling of Deputy Constable Henry No.
Flin Thursday. while the officer was
|trying to effect his arrest. has not
proven to be the one wanted, and has
been released from prison.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-03

Energy all gone? Headache? Stom-
ach out of ordero Simply case OF
torpid liver Burdock Blood Bitters
will make a new man or woman OF YOU.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-03

The case of the state against Finely
Crane. charged with grand larceny
vas dismissed in the circuit court to-
day on the plea of his attorneys set
ting up form of jeopardy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-03

Hives are terrible torment to the
title folks. and to some older ones.
Easily cured. Doan's Ointment never
falls. Instant relief. permanent cure
at any drug store SO cents.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-04-22
TEXAS CITY is oAILY DECORATED
IN HONOR OF THE MEN WHO
FOUGHT UNDER ROBERT E.
LEE.
ESTIMATED THAT AT LEAST
10000 PERSONS WILL VISIT
THE REUNION DURING TIE
WEEK.

Dallas, Tex, April 21.-Every train
which reached Dallas today brought
thousands and thousands of old Con
tederate veterans and tonight ~ oitv
has been formally turned over to The
men who fought under Lee. The re-
union will begin tomorrow and gti
promises to be success In every
way. 20
Dallas is gaylx zdecorated in-honors
of the veterans. and every arrange :
ment for their comfort and pleasure
has been made Estimates bs eadI4ig
railroad men are ae least 100000 per
sons will attend the reunion. These
estimates are based on the number
Of trains engaged in advance. On
several roads freight traffic will be
entirely or partially suspended dur
ing the four days of the reunion, as
there viii be little room for anything
but the passenger equipment.
The first train load of visitors to
arrive came from Mississippi. Today
otner delegations from Mississippi
Louisiana anu Tennessee came in.
and many of the southeastern states
are due tonight and tomorrow morn
Ing. Generals Gordon and Moorman
arrived tonight, and General Joe
Wheeler and Fitzhugh Lee will be in
attendance.
Veterans to Tent Again.
The main body of the Confederate
veterans will be quartered in tents at
the fair grounds, where the main ex-
ercises will be held The principal
speeches will be on the first day,
Tuesday, April %, and Private"
John Allen will be the orator of the
day. In the afternoon the Kaliphs' pa
ade will be the feature, and the even
ing viii be devoted to receptions and
a grand ball by the United Sons of
Confederate Veterans.
The second day viii be devoted to
business session and a memorial
! hour. The evening will be given over
to receptions and the opera
On the third day the Confederate
Veterans parade will form at 10
o'clock after short business ses-
sion. At night the grand kaliphs' bali
1T the Auditorium and the crowning
of the queen of the Kaliphate by the
king will be the features
On the closing day the convention
meets at 10 o'clock Tne election of
officers of the United Confederate Vet
Grants and The selection of the meet
ing place of the next reunion will be
the principal business.
An innovation, which will probably
oe me last Of its kind, will be given
the veterans who attend this reunion.
Five buffaloes have been secured and
will be served to the veterans in
the form of grand barbecue on the
closing day.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-04-22
uNRULY NEGROES LAID LOW
Two Are Killed In Birmingham Park
by Policeman.


by Policeman.
birmingham, Ala, April 21.-Police-
men Strong and McMath killed two
unruly negroes near the North Bir-
mingham park at an early hour this
morning.
The residents of that suburban 10.
cality have been annoyed of late by
persons firing in the park during the
night One of them, about o'clock
this morning, telephoned the police
laat the firing had opened.
Officers Strong and McMath slipped
upon the culprits, there being three.
and ordered them to lay down their
pistols. Henry Dunlap. one of the
negroes, raised mis- pistol as though to
fire, and the officers both fired and
killed him. Tom Keller. another ne
gro, still held his weapon in his
hand and the officers, fearing trou-
bic from him, fired on him, whereupon
be fell, a bullet going entirely
through his body.
No inquests were held, the coroner
concluding the killings were justif-
able.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-04-22
AGED WOMAN SHES AT TRAIN.
AT Seventy-Five She sees Her First
Locomotive.

@GSSNlObiNGs
Greenville, S. c., April 21.-Mrs.
eliza Bedell, native or the famous
Dark Corner" section of this coun-
try was among the visitors last week
to the Charleston exposition.
Mrs. Bedell is in her seventy-fifth
year and had never seen locomo-
tive until she came to Greenville this
week. While waiting at the depot
for the arrival of her train the aged
woman became frightened and show
ed evidence of great nervons strain
at the approach of the rapid moving
engine. friends, however, soon pac-
med her, but it required considerable
persuasion and many assurances of
safety on their part before the wom-
an of ante-bellum time would consent
to board the train.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-04-22
FELL FROM A SECOND STORY
Negro Ihen Walked Off as if Nothing
Had Happened.

John Wilson. well known Bruins
wick negro. experienced an accident
Sunday which would have prob
ably proved fatal or seriously injured
the average man. but Jonn came out
of the mishap without bruise. scar
or injury.
The negro was sitting in window
I'm the second story Of the Kaiser
building on Oglethorpe street. watch
ing the Sunday passers-bv In some
way he lost his balance. anu zen
heavily to the ground, landing on
some stones and bricks which were
beneath the window.
The negro, after rolling over half a
dozen times, got up and shaking once
or twice like chicken generally does
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-04-22

EXAMINATION TO BE IN MAY
Teachers In the Common Schools
Must Be Examined and Licensed.

Teachers In the Common Schools
Must Be Examined and Licensed.
1t will interest the teachers Of the
state to know that the next annual
examination for the teachers in the
common schools will be held in At
lanta the latter part Of May.
Applicants for license will be ex-
amined on elementary branches and
on Snaw's School Hygiene"
The Manual OF Methods for Georgia
Teachers will be furnished free on
application to the county school com
missioners.
The last legislature passed the hin
Of Hon. Seaborn Wright Of Floya, pro-
viding for the teaching Of hygiene in
the public schools of the state. and
also the effects of alcohol on the au-
man system.