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Evening star., 1902-02-22
Wireless Telegraphy and Storms.

The other day a dispatch came up from
Texas to the effect that the president of
one of the large trunk railroad lines in
that state proposed to adopt wireless te-
legraphy in the operation of the signal sys-
tenn of that road The result Of this trial
would have been interesting to the public
in any event. but 1t is of special import
ance just at this present juncture. when
storm has partially paralyzed the whole
eastern seaboard of the country. Todays
reports, struggling in over crippled tele-
graph lines indicate that the railroads are
demoralfzed by the breaking of the signal
wires here and there along the lines. in
consequence of the sleet and wind. City
service in all branches of electrical COM
munication is bad. In those towns where
the overhead trolley prevails the transpor-
tation business during the past few hours
has been suffering from heavy handicap.
The perfection of the wireless system and
it's application to the land service would
sweep away the overhead conductors and
render the users of electricity for COM
munication Independent of storms. The
conduit system, which should be required
by every city within it's own boundaries. is
virtually impossible in the open country.
1t is there that the wireless process would
q
question arises whether by this method
communication can be maintained satis-
factorily between a moving train and the
established telegraph stations. The heavy
jar Of the train might interfere with the
transmission of messages somewhat. If
it did not and the service could be reliably
maintained. great aid to the safe trans
portation of passengers would be found,
cEst hp-
tween the train crew and those in charge
Of the lines and reducing the danger Of col
lisions.
In this wireless age the spectacle of
nets of wires IN the air in city and coun-
try will soon be rarity. Washington has
accomplished a great deal already In the
burial of the conductors, but it still lacks
general conduit system capable of ac-
commodatng every conductor, now in the
air or needed in the development of the
city. A community which exposes its nerv-
Gus system to the mercy Of the elements
invites complete paralysis.
Evening star., 1902-02-22
A Burdensome and Harmful Tax.

From the New York Times.
Bleached wood pulp pays tariff tax Of
one-Guarter Of a cent per pound I'm
bleached pulp pays One-tWelfth of a cent
Ter pound If mechanically made. and one
sixth of cent per pound if chemically
made. The white paper upon which news
papers are printed is taxed three-tenthS Of
a cent per pound. The intention and ef
feet of these taxes is to enable American
manufacturers Of paper to charge a higher
price for their product. The interest Of
the newspaper public in abolition Of the
tax may be illustrated by an example. 1t is
selling price for the exact additional amount
which 1t Is forced to pay for white paper
on account Of the duty. II the price Of
foreign-made paper is. say, two cents a
pound. the duty amounts to Is per cent ad
valorem. But one-cent newspaper can
rot increase the price for which 1t Is sold
to the public by ]5 per cent or 25 per cent
or any other fraction. 1t must raise its
price 100 per cent or nothing The public
interest and the interests Of the country
are most seriously involved in another way.
The effect Of the WOod-pulp lax Is to hasten
the destruction Of American spruce forests
already seriously encroached upon by the
demands Of the papermaking industry for
this necessary raw material Across the
Canadian border and in Norway and other
northern countries there are immense for
ests Of spruce from which, but for the
duty, our supply could be drawn. The tax
Is In effect premium upon the destruction
of American forests
At its meeting held in this city during
the present week the American Newspaper
Publishers Association adopted a resolution
asking Congress Ito abolish the duty on
wood pulp, mechanical ground wood, and
lumber used In the manufacture Of paper,
and that the duty on news print paper be
reduced" The newspapers Of the United
States can secure the abolition Of this per-
fectly senseless. unnecessary and trust
breeding tax IL they will raise a united
The revenue produced is insignificant, and
the sole effect Of the duty is to increase
the price OF an article Of almost universal
consumption which public policy demands
possible cost.
Evening star., 1902-02-22

Minister WI should not take himself too
much to heart. He has adapted himself
to American customs very nicely. He has
learned to dance the two-step and make
after-dinner speeches, and has concealed
the natural contempt which a Mongolian
must feel for people who put milk in their
tea. But he went too far when he shook
his fist at Mr.. Phelan. The Chinese exclu-
sion question has been one Of long stand
ing and intense popular significance. Mr.
WI cannot hope to settle 1t by making it a
personal matter.
Evening star., 1902-02-22

anniversary Of the birth of George Wash
ington, there fly over the Post Oflice build
ing two flags which should weeks ago
have been relegated to the-rag bag. One
of them is a mere fragment The other is
split from field to edge. Their like has
often appeared on one flag staff after an
other In this city. tokens Of governmental
Indifference or parsimony. Surely, of all
days In the year. the birthday of the first
President should be marked by patriotic
consideration in the hoisting Of the flags.
Evening star., 1902-02-22
The Personal View.

What! clean the snow piles off the stree
My sakes! 1t can't be done!
'Tain't cleaned off up to Squashtown.
Then why at Washington?
like to plough right through the slush
An tell my folks. you see,
What's good enough for Squashtown
Is good enough for me.
Evening star., 1902-02-22

If the rural Congressman cannot lend his
encouragement to a system for removing
snow from the Washington streets. he
might at least suggest some good rheumatic
medicine for the benefit Of citizens who
suffer from existing conditions.
Evening star., 1902-02-22
SHOOTING STARS.
A Common Misfortune.

"All Joshua wants." said Farmer Corn
tossel. is a chance to show what he can
do"
Yes" said the farmer; Il s'pose so. Josh
is one of these people who never seem to
get a chance to do anything except some
thing they can't do
Evening star., 1902-02-22
Choked Sewers.
From the New York Herald,

While all New York welcomed the heavy
rain as an important factor In clearing the
streets Of the unsightly snow, the storm
developed tho need Of q closer watch upon
these openings were choked up. SO that
crossings were turned into lakes, and
pedestrians often had trouble In reaching
the sidewalks. The next storm should find
every sewer opertng clear.
Evening star., 1902-02-22
She Felt ReaSsured.

Charley, dear" said young Mrs. Torkins,
Il am glad to know that you are not dis
posed to bow down and worship royalty"
Il didn't know I had expressed any opin-
ion on the subject
You were talking in your sleep last
night. You said you knew all along that
kings were no good"
Evening star., 1902-02-22
Philadelphia Cars.
From the PHILADELPHIA Press.

|
The mo seat no fare cry still stirs up
some of the cities Of the country. In Phil
adelphia no such trifies concern us. II a
citizen can even get car and finds that it
really moves he feels that he has had
enough luck to enable him to stand up and
freeze to death throughout the trip and
not complain about 1t.
Evening star., 1902-02-22

Lord Rosebery is credited with an ambi-
tion to form a new party. A number OF
politicians in this country would not be
inspired by their personal experiences to
offer him much encouragement.
Evening star., 1902-02-22
Plenty Of Ice.
From the New York Tribune.

The number OF artificial ice companies has
increased amazingly In this country in re-
cent years. But the natural product Of the
rivers. lakes and ponds IS SO superabundant
are likely to play q losing game In this
coming summer against the prodigal bounty
Of the Frost King. This winter has done so
much freesing that the natural crop OF ice
is enormous. High figures for fuel, low
prices for ice, are likely to prevail to the
end Of this year. and even longer.
Evening star., 1902-02-22

st. Louis silver and gold casket ought to
secure her leading citizens a few sleeve
buttons and cigarette cases when the
prince makes his distribution Of gifts for
good Americans.
Evening star., 1902-02-22

Spanish politicians are having a great
Deal Of difficulty In answering the empty
dinner pail arguments presented by the
mob.
Evening star., 1902-02-22
Times Changes.
From the Omaha Bee.

Carl Schurz. who was at one time q Do
litical exile from Germany. Is on the COM
mittee to receive Prince Henry when he
arrives in New York. The whirligig of time
works wondrous changes.
Evening star., 1902-02-22

The litigation concerning the Northern
Securities Company merger means COM
Portable fees for several lawyers.
Evening star., 1902-02-22

Any brigand seeking to collect ransoms
should come equipped with bell-punch or
some other mechanical appliance for the
promotion of honesty.
Evening star., 1902-02-22
A Great Mans Memory.

Il suppose you reverence the memory OF
George Washington
Il don't know" answered the man who
declines to be impressed. "Washington's
assertion that he never told an untruth in
clines me to suspect that he did not have
a very good memory
Evening star., 1902-02-22

Washington hopes that the Daughters of
the American Revolution had a perfectly
lovely time and that they will come again.
Evening star., 1902-02-22

OF course the Long bridge will be once
more In danger when the thaw gets we'll
under way. But the Long bridge Is another
melancholy reminder that the good die
Young
Evening star., 1902-02-22

A tattered nag is an abomination In the
eyes OF all patriotic people. unless 1t rep
resents the struggles Of war. The flags
flown over the governments own depart
ment buildings, therefore. II not battle
flags. should be at all times clean and
whole. This rule Is honored, however.
more in the breach than in the observance
In Washington. where, OF all places. the
public might reasonably expect TO md a
fine lag display. Today, iu honor Of the
Evening star., 1902-02-22

AS to the welcome to Prince Henry; bet
ter be over-hospitable than not hospitable
enough.
Evening star., 1902-02-22

You may not be able to endow library.
But you can at least show your philan-
thropy by cleaning the ice of your front
stem
Evening star., 1902-02-22
Governmental Disrespect for the Fla,

Spain appears to be nearing the last ACT
Of a great historic tragedy,
Evening star., 1902-02-22

The English-Japanese alliance has again
reminded Europe that it is on the verge Of
mo-
Evening star., 1902-02-22
Quick to Catch On.

From the Topeka State Journal
Minister Wu is making such progress In
the ways OF civilization that he now cor
rects his iuterviewA
Evening star., 1902-02-22
Take Heart;
Do Not Despair

Do Not Despair.
A poem intended to impress the lessor
that we ought to be optimistic, If we die IL
the attempt.
Oh. don't give up and think that you
No mission have on earth.
For everything that ever grew
Displayed some trace Of worth.
And even though you vainly strive.
Though failure tops each plan,
Perhaps your turn will yet arrive
To cheer your fellow man.
Perhaps these days of ice and sleet
A chance to please may win;
Perhaps you'll slip upon the street
And make the neighbors grin.
Evening star., 1902-02-22
The Prince and the King.

To vaccinate or not to yaccinate is now
the question.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1902-08-08

Plump cheeks, flushed with the soft
glow of health. and pure complexion
make MI women beautiful. HEkBINE
imparts strength aud vitality to the sy--
TEN, and the rosy hue Of health To the
Price 50 cents AT J. 4. GAY.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1902-08-08
Gamblers in Court.

Memphis inaugurated the style
of having her mblers fight their
battles out in court and jealous
Chicago Is now copying after her.
In Memphis one set of gamblers Is
termed moral reformers and is
trying to reform another set. In
Chicago the moral element does
not enter. There the thing Is cold
business. One set of gamblers
sold another set of gamblers more
July oats than there is on the
market. Ii was sold for future
delivery and it can not be de
Iivered. The price has gone sky
high and margins are being called
for.
The gamblers who find them
selves caught have appealed TO the
courts and have obtained an in
junction restraining the lucky
ones from calling for more money.
Ii i novel case and may lead to
a new departure.
Dead game sports. il is said.
never squeal when they are made
to lose money, but the Chicago
sport i not dead game. They are
''welchers.
Ii this hing of gam bling by in
junction Is continued we may yet
see it applied to faro banks. One
player may yet cnjoin another
from calling ''cat hop" Or en-
join the dealer from pulling the
cards out Of the box.
Law is great thing when il deals
with gambling whether in oats or
white chips.-Memphis CONNER
cial Appeal.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1902-08-08

There are several ways in which
the great disparity of unmarried
girls over unmarried men may be
accounted for. One of these may
BE- found i'm the ctllux Of our male
population caused by lack of bust
ness opportunities within the state.
Many of our young men migrate
on attaining their majority in or
der 10 seek positions in business
lines which are not attainable at
home We have no great cities
and no great manufacturing cen
tres to which ambitious young
men may look for employment
suited TO their tastes. Many go TO
the large cities that do business in
our state for positions as drum
mers and other agents. just out
side of our borders are situated
the great cities of New Orleans,
Mobile and Memphis, all of which
draw largely upon our surplus for
young men of business energy and
capacity. All of these cities, and
others more remote. furnish many
instances of young Mississippians
who are leading factors in their
business activities. In the various
professions this is the case rs well
as in lines OF trade and manu-
featuring. The boys can leave
home easier and can take care OF
themselves i'm distant fields better
than the girls. Our state has
small manufacturing interests, has
no mines and offers but few prizes
TO young professional men. All
Of this will right itself in time.
In the industrial field the oppor-
tuniiies for girls to earn a liveli-
hood is increasing and they are
taking advantage of it. In the
near future all matters that con
duce TO the disproportion men
toned will be remedied. a.
manufactures increase and when
business is flush it will be easier
Tor the boys to take care of wives
and then they will stay at home
and give our sweet girls IA chance
-Tupelo journal.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1902-08-08

81 to mosquitoes
.ences should take
,he fighting element
~ provides nature with
stance 10 ward of disease.
blood j. impure or inpov-
or il there j. week.-mrs., ~
- that the fighting qualities o. the
bod have been lowered. and conse-
quently there j. danger. IL you would
escape, keep the blood pure and prop
erly nourished with
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1902-08-08
Ii Needs a Tonic.

There are times when your liver needs 4
tonic. Don't give purgatives that grippe
and weaken. DeWitt's Little Early Riser :
cxpel all poison from the system aud act
a. tonic To the liver. II have carried
DeNitt's Little Early Risers with me for
several years and would not be without
them Small and easy 10 take Purely
vegetable. They never grippe or distress.
Phoenix Drug Go.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1902-08-08
July Cotton Report.

The progress and condition Of
the cotton crop for the month #
July, was published in the New
Orleans Times Democrat of
August 18th. Based upon reports
from l23 special correspondents.
writing from centers embracing
the entire cotton growing bolt, the
Times Democrat summarizes the
situation in the following editorial
remarks:
1T j. too soon "a vet TO accu-
rateIy measure the effect of the re-
cent rains, as much will depend on
August weather and the date Of
frost will be- more important still
Ii il however, the concensus OF
opinion that the outlook has un-
dergone "A moderate improvement
during July.
THE situation WAS very critical
when the rainfall came. As all
the world knows, some sections OF
Texas were visited 10y floods which
inflicted great damage in the par
ticuIar localities involved: but the
loss was small. when measured
against the total production of the
State. a more di~quicting feature
of the Texas situation il the prob
ability that wet weather will bring
the boll-wecvil into pernicious
activity An early frost would
also greatly affect the ultimate
yield. At the present writing. the
prospect Is for a large outturn in
Texas and the Territories.
Arkansas also has greatly i'm
proved. the rains coming in the
very nick of time. The prospects
there could hardly b. better
Louisiana II in statu quo. some
sections having improved while
others have gone backward
Mississippi shows some i'm
provement from IA condition which.
at the beginning of July. verged
on the disastrous. Even with the
slight change for the better, this
State gives no promise of bum
per yield.
Alabama now has doubtful dis
tinction of being the worst State
in the Belt. Some localities have
done we'll enough. but the average
condition Is low.
Georgia also leaves much To be
desired. although nothing really
disastrous has occurred.
The Carolinas are somewhat
spotted, but are on the whole pref
~ good. Here too improvement
was the rule during the month.
TO sum up: Timely rains have
rescued the crop from far-reach-
ing disaster. 1t is too soon n yet
to accurately ascertain the extent
of the relief. but there can be no
doubt that with the exception of
the Texas tlood-district) the bene-
int has been very considerable.
The August developments will
have very great importance. and
the date of frost will be almost de-
cisive. The ravages of the boil
weevil constitute special problem
which, in the nature of things.
must soon be solved
The following is the report from
Monroe county, which is about
the correct statement of conditions
up to the time of its writing.
Aberdeen, Aug. 3.-During the
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1902-08-08
Appeal 10 The Women.

Miss Mary Harrison. director Of
he Jefferson Davis Monument
Association for Mississippi. has IL
sued the following appeal TO the
women of the State to assist in
raising the States pro rata of the
fund yet needed:
Your cooperation 10 asked in "a
bazaar 10 be held in Richmond, Va,
next spring, the object being TO
help pay for the jefferson Davis
monument and endow the museum
Each state will have table.
which the State director Is asked
to- get contributions for. 1t il n
beautiful opportunity TO show the
skill of the women of Mississippi
i'm art, embroidery and other things
for which they are famous. Each
one can show her patriotism. her
reverence for the past. and the
State pride by the gift she may
devote. We wish to enlist the
cooperation Of every daughter of
the State. from the venera BILE ma
iron 10 the rosebud school girl,
that each may feel. Il have done
my part This j. for the credit
Of the State. Everything CRATE
fully received. Lend helping
hand"
Mrs. Helen ID. Bell, president
of the Mississippi division. Uni
Daughters of the Confederacy, in
dorses the plan rs follows:
Il earnestly indorse the above
appeal. am a devoted Daughter
of the Confederacy. but above all
| am Mississippi woman. whose
pride in her State l. an article of
her creed. Let the Mississippi
table ut the Richmond bazaar be
one that will reflect credit on the
State that gave jefferson Davis to
the Confcdcracy.
-
Plump cheeks. flushed with the soft
glow Of health. and pure complexion
make an women beautiful. HEKBINE
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1902-08-08

er tEng) Guardian,
zen making an extended
cation of the cotton in
~ i'm this country sums up
.se result of his observations as
folio VS.:
The actual cost of producing
coarse cotton goods in the South
il undoubtedly less than in New
England. The cotton is obtained
more cheaply by from half a cent
TO one cent a pound; the Southern
mills, being fewer and having less
skilled labor, have been equipped
to a great extent with labor saving
machinery, which in some degree
neutralizes the difference between
skilled and unskiLled labor, and
enables work to continue daily
with long hours without so serious
loss of efficiency as would other
wise be inevitable; for the auto
matte machine never tires. and "a
it stops of itself when anything
goes amiss the vigilance of the
hinder Il not SO severely taxed
Another point is that the Southern
mills have specialized in their
work more than the Northern. \
typical Southern mill makes far
fewer kinds of cloth, and spins
far fewer sizes of yarn than a typi-
cal New England or Lancashire
mill This il a form of Standard
zation' blessed word which
spells economy.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1902-08-08

Constipation, impaired digestion and
torpid liver, are the most common all
meutS that are responsible for that tired,
hstless, fagged-ont feeling that makes The
summer dreaded period To so many
people HERBINE will cure constipa-
tion, it improves the digestion and arous-
a. the the liver to normal activity. Price
SC cents at A. GAY.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1902-08-08
A Necessary Prccaution.

Don't neglect a cold IL Is worse than
unpleasant. Il Il dangerous. BY using
one Minute Cough Cure you can cure il
at once Allays Inflammation, clears the
head soothes and strengthens che mu-
cous membrane. Cures coughs, group.
throat and lung troubles. Absolutely
safe Acts immediately. Children like
it. At Phoenix Drug Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1902-08-08

Fine progress is being made on
the cotton mills. The walls OF the
second story are now going mp.
Starkville is already beginning to
derive benefits from this enter
prise. as large force of work men
are employed and paid off weekly.
who spend their money here. =
Starkville Times.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1902-08-08
Avoid Consumption.

When you cough II irritates your lungs
and the more your lungs become affected
With weakness aud decay. They who De
sire sound lung, should never Neglect
cough. There is no other cure 50 safe, =
sure. a. certain aud quick ia it, effect a
Gaoch'- Mexican Syrup. II l. - pleasant
20 take that little children viii often ash
3ur more Price sc Phoenix Drug Go
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1902-08-08

correspondent of
<r (Eng) Guardian.
9n making an extended
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1902-08-08


ycondition of the plant are
wall during this month. Con
.-u Il dry weather in the early
-tagnE OF the crop rather deferred
1fe .h. bu' timely rains later have
Id rt,d ,igor that brings the
A.. j.. up "a liz usual status ut this
la The first open bollz were
80 unced mere Jniy -. II present
81. .'ions continue throughout
montu al unusually large crop
will tr assured for this season.
The Amory Argus, published in
the ti,nbered region in the interior
OF Monroe county says: The
cotton crop ~ a rule j. a. good or
better than for several years. The
peopl.. are in fine spirits over the
-nl.mdid outlook" The Aberdeen
Examiner and Aberdeen Weekly
also ,,licitate their readers upon
the bright prospects.
The prospects for corn and
forage crops have also been great
IN enhanced during the past month.
aud what promised 10 be almost
an utter failure IN these crops has
developed into very hopeful con
,.ltIOn-