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The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19

FALL OF THE cAMpANILE.
The Detached He'll Tower Of 81.
Marks Church, at Venice, n His
torlcsi Structure, Falls,

Venice. Italy, July 1.-THE cam.
panile (detach bell tower) Of ST.
Marks church. % metres high, col
lapsed at i0;40 Monday morning. and
fell with great crash into the piazza.
The campanilc. which was entirely
detached from the cathedral, col
lapaed where IL stood. and is now
heap of ruins. The cathedral and
Palace of the Doges are quite safe,
but corner OF the royal palace was
damaged. Repairs on the campanilc
were To have been commenced to-day.
1t Is feared there was some loss of
life. The ruins are surrounded by
Gordon OF troops.
The first lntimation of danger was
the sudden appearance Sunday of a
longitudinal crack In the corner of
the wall facing the clock tower and
the breaking of two windows. A con-
cert which has been arranged to be
held on the piazza Sunday evening was
stopped by order Of the prefect, with
the object of preventing a concourso
Of people.
Inc runs are plieo up 10 htIKhb
Of 1o0feet, and the Piazza Di San
Marco and the adjoining squares are
covered with debris and dust. Some
damage was done to the Sansovino
loggetta or yestibule. on the east side
of the companile.
fThs eampanlle stood opposite the
church, or cathedral. Of ~, Marks IL
wns founded IN sss, restored In 1879. pro-
vided with marble top In 1911 and in
1917 was crowned with the figure Of an
angel nearly 10 feet high. The loggetta
or yestibule on the east side of the cam
paniie was once "a rendezvous Of the no.
bilia and afterwards a waiting-room for
the guards during the sessions Of the
great council. There we're bronze stat
ues Of Peace, Apollo, Mercury and Pal
Las on the coping Of the campanils and
its fine, bronze doors were much ad-
mired. A. the top Of the tower fira
watchman with a telescope WAS contin-
/ uuily stationed
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19
Mississippi State News

any knowledge or information that
any portion of the money of the
State was being loaned or had been
loaned to any person whatever until
he got information about the trans
action of Rush, Raiford and Armis-
tead, and that all these facts, to-
gether with copy of his letter to
Showers, were given in evidence in
the recent trial of Rush in the Cir
cult Court of Kinds county; that he
has never concealed anything within
his knowledge touching the treasury
scandal from the court or grand
jury; that he has discharged his full
duty as he saw it, without favoritism
or prejudice that the facts resulting
from the count of the money at each
and every time have been certified
by him and printed in the newspa-
pers; that the whole matter was
again reproduced in his message to
the Legislature printed in the news
papers within and without the State,
in the journals of both Houses of the
Legislature and brought forward in
the acts of the Legislature of 1902.
Criticisms like the one above, in
view of the repeated publications of
the material matters within his
knowledge of the treasury scandal,
said the governor, only goes to prove
that there are none so blind as those
who can see but will not.
By reference to page 218 of the
acts of 1902, in his message to the
Legislature, he said could be found
what he then believed and still be-
lieves a good reason for not suspend
ing Treasurer Showers Immediately
upon discovery of the shortage in the
treasury which is in these words:
81 INDUCED the hope that the
amount of said shortage would be
replaced if opportunity and time
were given before publicity of the
result of said count, and to the end
that the State might thus recover the
money without further trouble, ex-
pense or loss, I enjoined secrecy of
those present on the whole proceed
ings, and agreed with Mr.. Showers
that | would make another count of
the money on Tuesday, August 20,
when the money was returned and
found to be on hand in the vault"
The governor, when questioned
touching the assertions of his par
tiality to some of the parties impli
Gated and disposition to prosecute
others, affirmed that he had present.
ed all of the facts within his knowl-
edge to the constituted authorities,
the grand juries, and he is not re-
sponsible for who was or was not in
dicted or for the result of the court
proceedings.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19
THE ILL-FATED MINE.
Total Deaths New Believed 70 Be One Hun
drcd and Fourteen sunday Was
Given Over 20 Funerals.

Johnstown. Pa. July 1s.-After a
consultation this evening with the
four state mine inspectors summoned
here TO make thorough inspection
of the rolling mill mine Of the Cam
bria Steel Co, James +. Roderiek,
chief of the state bureau Of mining
inspection, dictated a notice 20 Cen
cral Manager {. 5. Price, OF the Cam
bria company, granting formal per-
mission TO resume operations in all
sections of the mine except the klon-
dixie in the morning. The klondike
workings will likely be closed for sew
eral days until perfect security Is
assured through the bratticing vi
openings and repairs nceessitated by
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19
A CRISIS MAY BE NEAR.
Action of the Convention to BE
Held Mt Indianapolis.

wilkesbarre, Pa, July f3.-The
tenth week Of the great anthracite
miners strike may witness the crisis.
Everything now depends upon the ma
tional convention which meets at In
dianapolis on Thursday. If the con-
yention votes solid support 10 the
hard coal miners now on strike the
conflict with the operators may be
prolonged indefinitely. On the other
hand, should substantial support not
be forthcoming, IL may have a dis
couraging effect on the strikers, and
the operators, taking advantage Of
It, may attempt 10 resume operations
at some Of the collieries. This is the
consensus Of opinion as expressed in
operators and strike circles. No ef-
fort viii be made by any Of the large
coal companies TO start up any Of
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19
ysternns Are Passing Away.

In quite number Of counties in
the State the Confederate veterans
viii hold their annual reunions dur
ing the next few weeks. In years
agone these reunions we're notable
community events, attracting yisi-
tors for miles around, but the rapid
" thinning ranks are causing the at
tendance 10 steadily decrease from
year to year, until now less than a
dozen counties have regular re-
unions.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19
Petition in Ashley Cookies Behalf.

A petition, numerously signed by
prominent citizens of North Missis-
sippi, has been filed with the COVER
nor, asking the commutation of the
sentence of Ashley Cooke from death
to imprisonment for life. Cooke is
under sentence to be hanged at
Greenyille on July 22d for the kill
ing of Engineer Wray. The grounds
upon which the Communication is urg-
ed are that Cooke is mentally unbal-
anced and that he did not have a fair
trial
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19
Two More death. by Drowning.

Detroit, Mich, July, 1.-Two boys,
Anthony Rudkamp, aged is, and
Adolph Budelier, aged is, residents Of
this city, were drowned Sunday in
Cass lake, small body of water
about twenty-five miles from here. In
company with May Wiesler they we're
rowing. The boat began leaking and
finally tipped over before they could
reach shore. The girl was saved, but
both boys sank before rescuers could
ret m them
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19
Saw Mills Close Down.

Because of the drouth in the
southern part of the State many of
the saw mills and lumber manufac-
turing plants have been compelled to
close down until a rainfall renews
the supply of water in the running
streams to float their logs from the
forests, but the most serious feature
Of the drouth is the inability to get
water for boiler supply.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19

Terre Haute, Ind, July 14.-State
Factory Inspector McCabe has sent
a circular letter to the larger manu-
featuring concerns in the state, rec
omrnending that they provide bathing
facilities for the employees. He cites
the beneficial results from such
course at Michigan City, and says
batb after a days work wiz do much
- rernove the desire for stimulants.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19
sneeue-weed killing Cattle.

Farmers in various parts of the
State, especially those who had the
forethought to cut crop of early
hay for feedstuff, are now reporting
that their cttle and other stock are
dying from eating sneeze-weed that
was cut with the hay. 1t is nothing
unusual for cattle to die from eating
the sneeze-weed in this section, but
that is always in the spring of the
year, when the grass and weeds are
Just beginning to put out.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19
Jackson omcIals scored.

Rev. W. P. Price, pastor Of the
Second Baptist Church of Jackson,
preached a sermon of marked bold
ness and power one night last week.
He severely arraigned the Mayor and
city police, and county officers as
well, for their failure to close up
brothels, blind tigers and gambling
dens in that city.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19

brought him g1Uryii nut -ofF4J -s''ss''ffe
expense of his life. sabot was about
seventeen years old. lie was a trap
boy and knew the mine like book.
He was out at the mouth Of one of
the headings when the explosion
came. He found himself nnseathed,
and Immediately rushed to the fall
ing men beyond him. lie had dragged
three into n working that the after
damp had not reached and To his help
they owe their lives to-day.
Back he plunged into the mine
heading after more bodies. Faintness
overcame him and he toppled over
and died.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19
Ex-Postmsstsr Arrested.

Ex-Postmaster w. NJ. Banner of
Ruleville, Sunhower county, was ar
rested by United States Deputy Mar
shal Lellowby last week, charged
with having unlawfully detained
and opened a letter from the ap-
pointment division of the postofiice
department addressed to Charles B.
Campbell, rendering the position of
postmaster, for which a friend of
Banners was an aspirant.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19
said 70 Re a Defanlter.

S. Dover, treasurer of Sharkey
county, is charged by the board of
supervisors to be a defaulter to the
amount of $4,000.
Mr.. Dover was elected treasurer in
1899. He is a prominent merchant
at Anguilla, and has extensive plant
ing interests in the county. He has
lived in the county for thirty years,
being an ex-Confederate soldier.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19

Judge Powell discharged the jury
in the Rush case and mistrial was
entered. The jury had been dead
locked for nearly forty-eight hours
and there was no possibility of their
coming TO any conclusion about the
case. Three members Of the jury
only were conviction.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19
Capital stock Increased.

The paid-up capital Of the Missis-
sippi Telephone Company has been
increased from $4,000 to $4,000.
The company owns the Ellisyille and
Laurel telephone systems, which are
connected, and also lines running to
Soso, Summerland, Taylorsville and
other points on the Gulf & Ship Isl
and railroad. Big improvements ara
being made all along the line by the
putting in of new and larger poles,
etc.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19
Anniversarv Celebration.

An event of much interest to the
entire State of Mississippi will be
the celebration of the fftieth ami
yersary of the organization of Cal
houn county, which will take place
at Pittsboro on the 26th of July. A
large number Of invitations have
been issued to citizens of the sur
rounding counties to attend the eel
ebration.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19
Election Commissioners to Meet.

Pursuant to the provisions Of tho
primary law adopted by the last ses-
sion of the Legislature, the county
boards of election commissioners of
the seyenty-fve counties in Missis-
sippi will meet on the e1st of July
for the purpose of revising the regis
tration and poll books of their re-
speetive districts, preparatory to the
Congressional election.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19
Death of Judge Powell.

Judge S. Powell died at his home
at fernando last week of old age,
having lived to the ripe age of 81
years. During the Mexican war he
was a captain in the Fifth Tennes-
see regiment, and was a colonel in
the Second Tennessee regiment in
the Confederate army.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19
want. 10 BE Heinstated.

Fort Scott, Kas., July 13.--Eugene
T. Ware, commissioner of pensions.
who years ago was a member of Will
lam II. Lytle Post, G. A. r.. of this
city, and who allowed his member
ship to lapse, viii be reinstated at the
next meeting of the post. a
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19
WIN Accept the Invitation.

Governor Longino has extended an
official invitation to the Illinois
Manufacturers Association to visit
Mississippi during its tour Of the
South iE October and November. As
surances have been given that the in
yitation will be accepted.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19
Negro Lynclaed.

VIII Jackson, a negro about 20
years of age, was lynched last week
at Geggo, twelve miles from Water
Valley. His crime WIS InnrderiDg
a white boy, named Craig, for 10
provocation whatever.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19
Local OPTION ELECTION.

Marshall county viii vote on Au-
gust 20 as to whether the county
shall be wet or dry. 1t was ordered
by the board of supervisors, to whom
petitions from one-third Of the
voters were presented.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19
Count of Treasury Cash.

The governor gives out his official
certificate of the semi-annual count
of the treasury cash as follows:
''The State of Mississippi-Execu-
tive Department.
81 hereby certify that on the 5th
day of July, 1902, without giving
notice to any one, went to the State
treasury and verified the cash bal
ances as shown by the books, and
found that the amount called for by
the books of the treasurer was act
ually on hand, to-wit, the sum of
$433,459.64.
"a TT T0NGINO
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19

Seattle. Wash, July 1s.--The United
States training ship Mohican arrived
at Dutch Harbor June 2e, out Of fuel
and short Of food supplies. She re-
pleniEhed, sailing June 30 for Homo
lulu.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19
CHANGE IN BR|T|SHCABNET
Retirement of Lord Salisbury as Pre-
mier Followed by Resignation
of Sir Michael Hieks-Beach.
ADDRESS BY THE NEW PREMIER, ,BAlFOUR

'sThe Policy of the Unionist Parry"
lie says, "Remalns Now what t
Has Always Becn-naifour says
the zap Lett by salisbury, IL Not
ruled, Must ne Occupied.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19

London. July i4.-sir Michael Hicks
Beach has resigned as chancellor of
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-07-19

bors that are before us
rat this juncture Sir Michael
Hicks-Bench, amid applause, hignified
his assent by crying heartily; "iieari
hearl"1
"For myself" continued Mr.. Bal
four, have nothing To say.
TO all the members,Or at all events,
TO the members of the house Of COM
mons who are listening to me. have
no secrets aud no surprises. You
have known me so well and so long
that even II ] were disposed to dwell
on this thing. there Is nothing l
could say which could or ought To al
ter the Judgment already long ago
formed. Changes there must be,
consequently on the great change
which we have met here to deplore.
AS for the question of policy | need
hardly tell you that THE POLICY OF
THE uNIONIsT PARTY REMAINS
NOW WHAT IT HAS ALWAYSB BEEN.
We have lost the services of bril-
liant advocate of our cause. We have
lost man around whom the senti-
mentg and emotions of the party
have for many years crystailized.
Nevertheless, feel we would do
wrong 90 despair, do wrong TO have
even the faintest misgiving in re-
gard to the future of the cause he
has so long and so well upheld. If
we preserve the unity in the future
which has never been wanting In our
ranks In the past, tho inherent yitali-
ty Of our cause win make up for ans
weakness in the arms which have "a
sustain IT,"
The resignation Of Sir Michael
Hicks-Beaeh caused intense surprise
1t was generally taken TO be almost
re important than Lord Sails
Nty's, and was regarded due 10 the
hrters as being directly due 10 the
re important voice which Mt
ambcrlain will have in the new
4 Mbinet.
John Redmond, leader of the irish
rty in the house of commons, Eald
a press representative: III VIII
I've a more Immediate and material
solt than Lord Salisbury's retire
emf. Sir Michael Hicks-Beaeh was
excellent check on Chamberlain
,ich is now practically all-power-
/ DO NOT REGARD THE GEN
RAJ POLITICAL SITUATION AS
ENG AT ALL CHANGED BY LORD
KLIsBURY's D1sAPPEARAnCE
EoM ACTIVE LIFE"
several other changes are likely to
Bur, including the retirement OF
I EarI Cadogan. the lord lieutenant of
IteIand, and the elevation of George
Wyndham, the chief secretary for
Ireland, TO a seat in the cabinet.
Speculation is already rife as to
who will be Sir Michael Hicks
Beach's successor. The name OF 7.
w. Hanbury, president Of the board
Of agriculture, is frequently men
toned
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1902-09-19

No profession has advanced more rapid
ly of late than surgery,but it should not be
used except except where absolutely
necessary In cases of piles for example,
it is seldom needed. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Saive cures quickly and perma-
nently- Unequaled for cuts, burn, bruises,
wounds, skin diseases. Accept no coun-
terfeits. 81 was SO troubled with bleed
ing piles that 1 lost much blood and
strength says j. c. Phillips, Paris, Ill.
"DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured me in
a short tima." Soothes and heals.
PHOENIX DRUG co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1902-09-19
Time Cards, Schedules, Etc.
Illinois Central Railroad
TINE TABLE.
Kansas City, Memphis * Birm-
ham X. r., Frisco SYSTEM.

Commencing Sunday, December Goth
Trains will leave Aberdeen at 1870 a.
m. aud ;;.25 pm.
Returning, will arrive at Aberdeen al
I2:55 D. IN. and 5:l5 p. IN.
Train leaving at lO:jO n M makes con
nectlon AZ Birmingham for all points
Train leaving at 1928 p. m makes con
nection mt Holly Springs with Illinois
Central for both North and South, and at
Memphis for all points North, Northwest
and West For further information call on
GEO. L. RATHER. Agent.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1902-09-19

city was the scene OF very Deau-
tiful wedding on Wednesday the
seventeenth, when Miss Jessie
Cooley Rather was united i'm mar
riage to Mr. Robt. Hancock Jones,
of Warrensburg, Mo. Exquisite
taste was shown in the decorations
which were simple but beautiful
In the chancel luxuriant palms,
sprengerlas and other potted plants
were effectively massed, while over
the altar graceful Southern smilax
was draped against back ground
of white. The windows were dark
ened and a myriad of candles shed
soft. lambert glow oyer the love
ly scene. At her place in the choir
which the bride has filed so nobly,
was single candle and bunch of
roses. The aisles were carpeted in
white, the color scheme in green
and white prevailing throughout.
Miss Sue Houston beautifully rem
dered the wedding march to whose
sweet strains the bridal party en-
tered in the following manner:
First the ushers, DR.. Beaufort Sims
and Mr.. House, who were followed
by the maid of honor Miss Frances
Rather, alone. The bride entered
on the arm of her father, Captain
Rather, and was met at the altar
by the groom and his best man,
Mr.. Tate, who entered from the
vestry. The beautiful Episcopal
ceremony was performed in an i'm
pressive manner by the Rev. L. G
Birch, the father giving away the
bride. After the ceremony the
bride and groom left the church
first, followed by the maid of honor
and the best man, the ushers leav-
ing last. The bride, a dainty blonde,
was exquisitely gowned in Paris
null deliberately trimmed with
medallions of lace, and ribbon, over
which fell filmy veil. She car
ried white prayer book. The
maid of honor's gown was lovely
white null, trimmed in lace and
ribbons. with sash of green chiffon.
She wore white picture hat and
carried shower bouquet Of bride
roses and ferns. After an informal
reception at the brides home, Mr..
and Mrs. Jones left for Bolivar.
Tenn, where they will be rendered
reception by relatives Of the
groom. From there they will go to
California for several weeks and
later to Warrensburg Mo-, which
they will make their home. Miss
Rather is universally admired and
beloved here for her beautiful
character and kind and amiable
disposition. She Is a young wo-
man of many accomplishments
and one who has taken an active
part in all church work. Her many
friends here wish her all happiness
with the man of her choice and re-
greet only that he will take her
from their midst. Mr.. Jones is a
civil engineer of recognized merit
and a man Of sterling qualities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones received a
large number of handsome gifts
which testify to the high esteem
in which they are held.
Miss Sallie johnson will be
found this season at Lam & Car
ter Hardware Co.'s. She will be
pleased to have her friends call
and see her.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1902-09-19
Came Near Being a Cripple.

Josh Westhafer, of Loogootee. Ind, Is
a poor man, but be says he would not be
without Cham berlain' = Pain Balm If ii
cost five dollars bottle, for it saved him
from being cripple No external APP
plication is equal to this liniment for stiff
and swollen joints. contracted muscles.
stiff neck, spraine and rheumatic and
muscular pains. It has also cured nu-
merous cases of partial paralysis For
w. Y. GHOLSON
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1902-09-19
A Communication.

Nh. EDlToR-Allow me to speak few
words Ia favor of Chamberlain's Cough
Cure Remedy. l suffered for three years
With the bronchitis and could not sleep at
nights. tried several doctors and
various patent medicines. but could not
get nything to give me any relief until
my wife got a bottle of this valuable
medicine, which mas completely relieved
me.-W. 3. Rrockman, Bagnell, Mo. This
remedy is for sale by W. Y. GHOLSON.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1902-09-19

The Ladies' Bazaar has received
shipping notice of a beautiful line
of dress goods, lining, notions. etc.,
etc., bought at prices that will
enable selling at wonderfully low
figures. Look for next weeks adj
yertisement.