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The Tupelo journal., 1902-10-24
COMBATING DRUNKENNESS.
First Measure of It's Kind in the History
of the Australian Government.

First Measure of Its Kind in the History
of the Australian Government.
Vienna, Oct. 19.-The bill for the
purpose of combating drunkenness,
which is being prepared by the Aus
trian government, is the first measure
of its kind in the history Of Austria.
1t is an outcome of the strong pressure
of public opinion and the efforts
of the temperance party. 1t provides
for the Imprisonment of persons found
intoxicated in a public place over a
certain number of times within six
months, and restricts the sale of bot
tied spirits, which, it is declared, leads
to home drinking, to holders of spe-
cial licenses. Only one such license
is to be granted for every 500 inhabit-
onfo
The Tupelo journal., 1902-10-24
ANKANsAN WANTED TO DIE.
Took Paregoric, Boracic Acid, Iodine and
Turpentine.

Bellbuckle, Oct. ia young man
named Reynolds from Fairview, Ark,
made an attempt at suicide here last
night by taking paregoric, boracic
acid, iodine and turpentine all at one
time, but by the prompt action of the
lady he was boarding with in giving
an emitic, he was out danger when
the doctors arrived. Young Reynolds
was attending Webb's School. His ex-
cuse was that he had smoked cigar
cites until he did not know what he
was doing.
The Tupelo journal., 1902-10-24
Cotton Statistics From Gins.

Beginning Monday, October 20, the
special agents of the United States
government census department, APP
pointed in every county in Missis-
sippi and the other cotton States,
will begin to gather cotton statistics
for the first report to be made under
the new system inaugurated by the
government. These special agents
have Teen appointed for the purpose
cf gathering the most reliable data
obtainable as to the cotton crop.
The Tupelo journal., 1902-10-24
NIexic.n COMPUTATION.

Laredo, Tex, Oct. ia Monterey,
Mexico, special says: Sperry, Jones
& Co., bankers of Baltimore, Nd, have
obtained control of the Slaydon Street
Railway lines here and also have a
concession to build an electric railway.
A company will be organized under
the laws of New Jersey with 81, 600
gold capital, and it is expected work
will be pushed to completion as rap
idlv as possible.
The Tupelo journal., 1902-10-24
Lefore County Fair.

The second annual meeting Of
Lefore County Fair Association was
held at Greenwood last week. The
large,,y increased number of exhibits
Of cotton, corn, mule and horse colts,
cattle, etc., has enthused the public
on tie subject of having a perma-
ncnf fair.
The Tupelo journal., 1902-10-24
Valuable Historical Data.

The department. of archives and
history has received a valued addi-
ton 10 the Confederate war material
which is being collected, being bio
graphical data relating to the sol
diers Who were killed in service or
who died in service of sickness dur
ing the war.
The Tupelo journal., 1902-10-24
LYNCHING AT EASTABUCHIE.
Negro Who Attempted an Assault Beaten
and Filled With Buckshot.

and Filled With Buckshot.
Hattiesburg, Miss.,> Oct. 20.-A ne
gro, whose name could not be learned,
went to a white lady's house near
~Eastabuchie, a short distance north
of this city, last Saturday and at
tempted an assault upon her, but the
yard dog drove him off. A posse vas
formed and, capturing him, gave him
a severe beating. Later, however, some
one filled his body with buckshot and
yesterday he a found dead two
miles from the lady's house.
The Tupelo journal., 1902-10-24
DRY SUNDAY AT pADUcAB.

Protestant Churches Further Sam jones'
Movement to Close Saloons.
Paducah, KY, Oct. 19.-All the Prot
estant churches voted today on closing
the saloons every night at 10 o'clock,
and all saloons, stores and factories
Sunday. There was a unanimous SEN
timent for the closings. An ordinance
to that effect will be introduced in the
board of councilmen tomorrow night.
Rev. Sam P. Jones inaugurated the
movement last week.
The Tupelo journal., 1902-10-24
Conference.

The annual conference Of the
Methodist Church Of Mississippi will
take place at Natchez beginning No
vember 10. An effort will be made
by the friends of athletics at Mill
saps college to get the conference to
revoke its ban placed upon football
last wear
The Tupelo journal., 1902-10-24

all strikers return to work as early
as possible. This strike, which last
ed nearly six months, was probably
the most stubbornly contested bat
tie ever waged between capital and
labor. It is estimated 1873, 500
miners were out of work during the
contest, and the total loss to opera
tors, miners and the general public
is placed at 100000, 900.
The smallest child ever born alive
has been placel in an incubator in
a New York hospital. 1t weighs
one pound and seven ounces, and
measures fourteen inches.
Notwithstanding the fact that
the government has ironclad con-
tracts for sufficient coal for the
navy, the supply is running low, and
there is a possibility of serious
trouble. The contractors, if they
fill the orders, viii do SO at a heavy
loss.
Mexico will expend half a million
dollars in an exhibit at the st. Louis
worlds fair.
A high official Of the government
at Washington says President
Roosevelt will urge upon congress
a permanent commission on tariff,
which can at all times receive testi-
mony subject to expert considera-
ton and the varying interests Of
production and trade, submitting
its reports and recommendations to
congress.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-26
STEAMER CORSAIR
REMopELED ana BNLAREED
FOR CHARTER

The steamer has been widened and
sponsoned I'm such a manner as 10 greatly
increase both her stability and carrying
capacity
day schools, societies. privats pprttee, etc.
Apply 10 CAPT. GEO. Il. HULL, 81 Wsy-
bosset street. Room g. Telephone ~. y. o.
Box %. Providence. u. J.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-26
SPANISH VETS.
Fourth Anniversary Observed
by Battery Volunteers.

The fourth anniversary Of Battery A,
Light Artillery. Rhode Island volunteers,
who were mustered into service during
the Spanish war was observed at Palace
Gardens. yesterday. and about 30 Of the
youthful veterans participated. Lunch
was served at noon. followed by q ball
game.
The teams were headed by SerEt. Hol-
brook and Corp. Hubbard. ana they bore
the suggestive titles of "Neverouts" and
"Aiwaysins." Both sides kept playing at
the same time. nevertheless. and there
was no lack Of fehers from thu con-
sidcration OF quantity. Deputy Sheriff
McCue Of Pawtucket was the umpire. and
his decisions were eagerly sought for,
points being easicr than playing ball.
Both sides claimed victory.
Then followed q shore dinner sufficient
" varied In courses to satiato the appe-
tite Of an epioure. Capt. Barker exarc,s-
Ing supervision over the oommissary Do
partment.
More sports and games were INDUCED
In until dark and tho boys returned to
the city voting the reunion sn unquali-
fed success.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-26
PECULIAR
LETTER OF
MURDERER
He Writes an Essay on Life,
Combining Poetry, Slang and
Bible Quotations.

Syracuse, June 26.-J. Harold Griffin,
who shot and killed Mrs. Lorena Chase
and then committed suicide. left a re-
tracts from II:
When a man shoots himself there are
some people inquisitive enough to want
to know why he did II. and | think there
should be law passed TO prevent people
q ON shooting the chutes without giving
q reasonable excuse for SO doing"
We'll. I've got mine. boys; have
found life to be but an empty dream. My
father was a wild. highstruns fellow like
myself. and I inherited all his bad quail
ties. He did not have any good ones that
I ever heard OF. Well. he made more
money than /, so It was quite natural for
him to die young. He slipped his trolley
st 20. But right hero / want 10 say that
! have always had a good Christian mo-
ther. The highest type OF nobility :aat
have ever come In contact with Is a good
and pure woman. and that kind VI a wo-
man could always command my honor
and respect Right here let me iatfouuce
Mrs. Lorena Chase.
PROV. II. Is: She hath cost many
been slain by her, for her house inclineth
unto death, and her path unto the dead
We'll. perhaps. you would like TO know
more about her She lives at the Hotol
Imperial Her occupation is kitchen ma
ohanio. could tell a lot OF things about
this woman. Any one OF them would
send her to prison for ten years. but pre-
fer to send her direct to -. have just
purchased her ticket. The same viii DO
for mo. II do not make q good Job on
myself do not believe that any jury
could be found that would do other than
erect q monument for the good ! have
done the community. No man is 90 bad
but there Is a apark of manhood left In
him somewhere. Under the right circum-
stances that spark might become beau
tifu name of manhood. But I wish TO
say rtafht here that / am not afrAjd to
die, Some people would like to live for
ever.
But would not 1--we always. fettersd with
SIM
Tcnptatlons without and corruption with
In.
In moments of strength. II Z sever the
chain,
Scarce victorys mine ere Tn captured
again
"But I am straying from my subject
went out this morning with my gun: !
would not like TO 40 bunsling Job.
Well, I guess this Will be about all In
tended to write more but ! am getting z
q melancholy it on, so had better call
or nay dog.
"J. HAROLD GRIFFIN"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-26
PAWTUxET VALLEY

Charles 8. Towne. a conductor on the
CIyde-Apponaug electric cars had q mar
row escape from serious injury yesterday
while or the trip to Apponaug. Towne
was walking on the running board OF the
bloonasr. about 20 collect fares. when the
hub Of a team coming In ths opposite
dis>ctiop struck his ankle and knocked
hir3 from the car. The car was run back
and Towne assts ted te seat, after which
;arod man osrrsed 10 the Pawtaxet val.
ley Emergency hospital. An examination
revealed 20 bones broken, but several bad
bruised, which win insapacftate Towne
Ephraim Chameeriand OF ou.dnich Is
TO be married next Monday. and In vleY
ss.s,s Ss ss ssG be ssosn ga
a as sum S1 Of money, and saw o tSsm FOR the the
last time as some ono entered the room
Mondsy and appropriated them to their
Paul Default. a tenor singer recently
rssvrnee psu POM pE1rsps Is shs gnsyt egf
Johns church, Arctic Centre. Last even
Ss 10 the @ oSof u and FEW sH pr1s@s sSsss at tse
q ssSiaA nsn MAS Ss ssSssGh h.Sae S' ptsaS Ssafa! al
LES T frois Jours d. VSndansc, lies
Wsm sses es Who's who !. Smeoysa SnnsTs sfS at SySs
Print worts, wss painfully Injured yes.
department Shea's work neCessitates
his working In his bare feet and yoSter-
day he accidentally struck splinter sey-
erei frchss long detp into nis foot lie
where The wound was dressed.
Eleanor A Murphy, dAughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Timothy Murphy OF Woodeide ave-
nue., Riverpoint. was married yesterday
morning az IS. Peter and Paul's church,
Phsnix. TO Michael Francis Murphy OF
Elmwood In the presence or large num-
ber of friends. The ceremony was per-
formed By Rev Is. h. Carrigan, A we'd
ding bfealfest at theshome OF tho bride .
p&tl6S fonowed che ceremony.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-26
REAL ROMANIES.
A Tribe Of SeNlan GNpsiss
Came TO Town Yesterday.

A group Of eight gaudiiy. yet iist;psiy
attired females whose ages ranged from
u UP to what seemed to be liz years, at
traoted a great deal OF attention down
town yesterday.
They were utter strangers to soap, aiss
TO water exteriorsily. while thhir brlght.
many hued. bizarre custornes and gay
eolored head covering smelled 90 heaven,
These people are the 5imon-pure gyr-
sies They are OF servian extraction,
speak a Russian dialect and came TO this
country from odessa two years ago, re-
siding at Toronto Until this week.
Tho women wandered about town In on
sinless manner until noarly o'clock. ap-
parentiy having no fixed destination and
not knowing where to 60.
An Evening News representative enlist
sd the services OF a Russian Jew, who
spcceeded In elioiting the Information
above given, also In setting one Of them
to produce a sip OF paper, upon which
wss written. Take either Phiilipsdsle or
Runford car. Get out at the boat
house"
Tho nemsds were placed upon q Rum
ford car, the oonductor was told where
to leave them, and with nnsny A 'vank-s.
Tank-e." the tripe started for Bast Provi-
derce.
These gypsies are fortune teliers and
learned enough In English 10 say. Please
VI me fiva-oent"
The impression was that theU were
heading for the Agawan Hunt dub 70
tell fortunes OF the ladies' ard scntpmen
OF that association.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-26

ran OF the league. who introduced Gen.
Taylor.
In addition to the presidents response
there were speeches by Mayor Collins.
Mr.. O'Meara and others.
President Roosevelt left for New Lon
don over the New Haven road on the
midnight train.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-26
... III. theatres

One OF the features OF the forthcoming
stock company at Keith's will be the
handsome gowns to be worn by the In
dies. This play affords a special opportu-
nifty for the display OF beautiful gowns.
which will be eagerly seized by the Ia
dies OF the Albee company. In many re-
spccts this production next week prom
ises TO be one OF the most notable In the
history OF this popular company.
Miss Evesson. the charming leading lady
OF the Albee company seems TO be grow
ing I'm popularity daily, her sweet per-
sonality and gracious manner winning
the heart OF everyone who is fortunate
enough 10 meet her personally, and who
without exception vote her TO be as
charming In private life as she 10 behind
the footlights. Miss Evesson is over
whelmed with social attentions, and now
ers and other tokens OF admiration are
constantly being sent TO this delightful
actress. Miss Evesson was last evening
the recipient OF a beautiful star brooch
from an elderly lady who Is regular
patron OF the Albee company.
sss
Mr.. Winters splendid work I'm THE
Brixton Burglary at Keith's this week,
as James, the man servant. is eliciung
the highest praise from everyone who
sees IT, This is quite one OF the finest bits
OF work Mr. Winter has yet done horc.
and shows quiet humour that Is EN-.
phatically effective, and succeeds In max
ing one OF the conspicuous hits or the
company. Mr.. Winters work IL always
clean cut and remarkably Intelligent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-26

Rabbi J. NJ. Goldberg. OF the Hebrew
Christian Mission. Will lecture on the full
flnnent OF prophecy concerning the Jews.
In the Mount Pleasant Daptist church en-
Acadexny Avenua, tine ere ms stf.x.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
Easter at ST. Marks.

The Easter services at St. Marks will
be as follows:
Holy Eucharist with hymns. 40 p. NJ;
mathis. 10 A. NJ: choral Eucharist and
sermon. 1890 A. NJ; evening. 100 r. NJ.
lhe musical program for the day is Civ
en- herewith. At 1870 A. NJ:
Professional Hymn, Palestrina
THE strife is Ger
kyrie. Gloria and Credo in T. fiat
Woodward
Hymn-"Welcome, Happy Morning,
Call1n
cHertory, Anthem, Spinney
20 death, where is thy sting? o grave.
where is thy victory? The trumpet shall
sound, and the dead shall be raised in
corruptible, and we shall be changed
This is the day which the Lord hath
made. We will rejoice and be glad in it,
Sanctus. Benedictus, Agnus Del and Clio
ria in Excelsis in f fiat, Woodward
occasional Hymn, Rosemuller
AT the Lambs High Feast we sing
At the evening service the canticles will
be by Bennett. and the anthem by Clare
The mems Bible class will meet, as usual,
at $50 p. NJ, to which all men are in
vited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
Baseball NJ otes.

"Muggsy" McGraw is golf enthusiast.
Bernhard is practising on a slow curve
ball that is very effective
The Iowa Legislature has passed bill
prohibiting Sunday bali in that state.
The Cleveland club has been christened
again by the fans This time it is the
'Bluebirds.'
There will be between Is 600 and IS. DOC
23-cent seats in the St Louis American
League grounds
Comiskey is very kind to give Wiley
Piatt. the erratic left-hander of last
years team, another trial.
OF the minor league clubs, Toronto and
Kansas City have taken the lead in de-
veloping star major league players.
Worcester has forwarded a contract to
Charley Frisbie, and he will no doubt
play in that city the coming season.
The Columbia freshmen will play the
Yale freshmen, April IA, at New Haven,
and Bates Academy. May 3. at Stamford.
Hank O'Day failed to land the nomina-
ton for alderman on the Democratic
ticket in Chicago a couple of weeks ago.
Schreckongost is looming up as a very
bright star on first base for Clevela nd
He is reported as spry as a spring chick
en-.
Jimmie Manning and kid Nichols,
have spent $4,000 on a new baseball field.
That does not indicate a sign of weak
ness.
Hanlon says the American League man.
ayers arr pirates. Who stole Sheckard,
last yeas, after he had signed. with the
Americans?
Comiskey has decided not to release
Mcfaniano. who played left field for the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
BIauvelt at the Opera House.

A good story going the rounds of the
press of these favorite artists Blauvelt,
Schaumann-Heink and Campanari is
AS follows: The trio had travelled from
Bangor to Portland together, Cam
panari jolly and the life of the party
but once off the train and in the din
ing room Of the hotel the popular bari
tone was gloomy and taciturn, nor
would he explain why. After the eve
ming meal the three artists with a few
select friends adjourned to the private
parlor for a free and easy musical
Campanari was the pianist and he
played like the wild man from Borneo
or to be exact in the words of few by
ISLANDERS like the very devil"; Blauvelt
sang coon songs in English Imagine
the dainty little Blauvelt doing such a
thing: Schumann- Heink followed suit
in German, both alternating their
songs with cakewalks. The fun went
on for an hour of more, ending only
when the tired singers went to their
beds. Poor Campanar could not
sleep and haggard and weary paced the
floor until morning, then with a
friend he FASTENED into the streets, and
insisted on buying a new hat. Up street
anu toNu lilty went Il
store that had opened for the day.
campanari bought his hat, placed it on
his head, and then his face was once
more all smiles. TN all right now,'
he gleefully shouted, he can't hurt me
now"
What ails you, Campy?" was the
friends anxious query.
"Oh, nothing much" was the reply
but yesterday morning as got off the
train. ] spied a cross-eyed man. and /
was beWitched until bought this hat.
and say, if you'll say nothing about it.
This is the thirteenth cross-eyed man
I've struck this season, and the thir-
teenth new hat I've had to buy"
Mime. Blauvelt will give a recital at
the Opera House on April 5, prior to her
trip to Europe, where she will be for
two years. Special rates will be given
on the Maine Central.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
devils Auction" Seat Sale, Today.

Manager Chas. II. Yale says the
Devils Auction" which appears at the
ouera House on next Tuesday evening
is the best paying piece OF eatrica !
property in America, and gives the ioi-
following reasons to subStantlate the
claim
First, it has been on the road con-
tinually for nineteen seasons.
Second. il has always pleased lts
MANY thousands of patrons throughout
the country.
Third. it has always been kept up to
the times with novelties and innova-
lions. making it each season new
show, simply retaining the old name
as trademark.
Fourth, it has never presented any
thing to offend and caters to the ladies
and children.
Fifth, the theatre going public are
always sure of enjoying a pleasant
evenings entertainment and seeing
what the management advertiSes.
The one reason why everybody should
see it this year is that the goth edition
of THE Devils Auction" is new in its
entirety.
Manager owen of the Augusta Opera
House gives his personal guarantee
that the Devils Auction" is one of il
not the best, attraction he has ever
booked for this season.
The seat sale will open this morning
at 10 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

Here's good news indeed. The ladies
of the w. r. C. are planning to serve
another one of their good old fashioned
baked bean suppers in the G. A. r. hall,
Friday evening. April 4. If you can go
without eating until then it will GER
tainly pay you well. Perhaps you have
tasted enough during Lent to be in good
condition for one of these suppers.
Anyhow therell be heap of good
things cooked in the good old fashioned
style that seems never to have been
able to escape from the c.. A. r. and
the w. r. c. There'll be baked beams
great. big, luscious fellOws-cold meats,
salads and some old-fashioned "Injun
meal puddin," so it's said. Remember
the date and don't eat too much before
it arrives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

There will be a grand Easter Monday
concert and ball at the Fairfield Opera
house, Monday, March 81. 1t will be
under the management of Cummings
& Clair. The concert will commence at
8 o'clock and the grand march prompt
ly at 9. Half fare tickets on the Maine
Central will be sold from Pittsfield,
Burnham, Clinton, Skowhegan, Shaw
nut, Oakland and Augusta. Floor di-
rector, c. c. Piper; assistant floor di-
rectors ID. l.. Reed; aids, AL Lowell,
G. w. Pooler, VIM. Grit, Fairfield, Fred
Smiley, Ted Branch, Waterville, John
Davis, Clinton, Colby Lawrence, Shaw
nut, Henry Gregory, Augusta. and
Charles Dealy, Skowhegan. Kendall's
full orchestra of Skowhegan, will fur
nislI music, which is n guarantee that
it will be first class. Supper will be
served at intermission, on the stage,
and special cars to Waterville will ac-
commodate Waterville dancers at in
PERMISSION and after the ball The COM
mittee having the affair in charge has
spared no pains to make it a success
and good time is assured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
Church N Offices.

Christian Science services, Sunday,
1880 A. NJ; children's Sunday school
at 11.45 A. NJ. Wednesday, 7.45 p NJ
at G. A. r. hall Masonic Temple
March 80. subject; Unhealthy"
The meeting at the Woman's Asso-
citation rooms at o'clock Sunday af-
ternoon. will be addressed by Mrs f.
b. Foster. Subject: The Self-sacrific-
ing Daughter" and THE Devoted
Wife," This comes in the regular
course of addresses on the women OF
the Bible.
Methodist church. Pleasant street
Rev. Albert A. Lewis pastor: Special
Easter services Sunday. st. Omer
Commentary. Knights Templar, will
attend in a body. Easter sermon by
pastor at 1870, subject: 1.-The Easter
Miracle" Special Easter Music under
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

Bowditch e Webster's north window
IS bright with their spring display Of
Hover seeds. They are still agents for
'Rice's Northern grown" and are head
quarters for sweet peas and nastur-
tiums in bulk. This year in addition TO
their famous mixture of 2S standard
sweet peas. they have five OF the finest
fancy varieties in solid colors. The
Butterfly, The Boreatton, Emily Hem
derson. Crimson King and Pink Princes.
They will be pleased to tell you about
these new varieties of this beautiful
flower.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

Workmen will begin, this morning, 10
tear down the old wooden building at
the corner Of Water and Oak streets.
where the Augusta Real Estate Assoc
ciation viii erect n substantial brick
block. Attempts have been made to
sell the building as it stands. but no
one seemed to desire it very much. The
lumber viii be utilized in some manner
by Mr.. HoXie. The small office build
ing IN the rear. owned by Hoyt's Ex-
press Co, is for sale. If not sold it will
be removed to some other place as soon
as work is ready to begin on the found
ton of the new building.