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Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-05-31
EVER SENT TO TH8 PEN
Special to the Daily Progress.

Special to the Daily Progress.
Jackson, May 31.-The authorities
of the Mississippi penitentiary have
not yet been able to secure a trace of
Jim Smith, the noted white convict
who escaped from the Rankin farm
several days since.
Smith is one of the shrswdest and
most desperate convicts ever brought
to the penitentiary, and every posi-
BILE effort will be made to get him
back in custody. He was sent up
from Jackson county five years ago,
together with companion named
Taggart, for the murder of a store
keeper named Cook. The crime was
committed in an atrocious manner,
and while the man was lying help
less on the ground they wrote their
names in blood on his shirt front.
Smith and Taggart both escaped
from the penitentiary in November,
1897. The former was recaptured a
short time later in Montgomery
Alabama, but Teggart succeeded in
boarding an outgoing vessel at
Mobile and is now supposed to be ii
South America.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-05-31

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-I1ep :aTt-
~ ment of the interior. Land Office at JACK
500, Miss. March 81. 1902.
Notice is heret given that the folioWIHs
named settler hassfile notice of his =
TO make final pr )of in support OF ms cifslth-
and that said -oof will be made befcye
the circuit clerk, at Augusta, Miss on
May IA, 1902, VIZ:
AM W EST. Jr.
Homestead TEI61ry No s913l. for tue NV g &
of ne OF. section ~, township north, range
IL west of St. StRphenS meridi;tn
He names he 1cll owing witnesses to prove
his continuous residence uron anc euillFsa-
tion OF said lan6l. viz: -.
Dave Farley. sam CsFter- Sam Deg ma
J q nd AtfStin No swain all o. Augusta, Miss
Wv. COLLINS, Reglst ef'
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-05-31
Pony Stolen.

At Lake, Miss, a small pony, weigh
ing about $50 ponnds. also bride and
saddle. The pony Is bay color and
branded on the left hip with the letters
P A. N. Anyone giving information 10
its whereabouts or return it to ID. b.
Holmes Of Hattiesburg, will be literally
rewarded may29-3t
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-05-31
One Cent a Word.

Classified advertisements under TINS head
&C the rate If One Cent a Word for each in
sertion. Nothing will be taken for less than
twenty-five cents
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-05-31
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You never ian ten what roman VIII %
aext''
Il can.r
Well wLatfo
Talk"
That's TIA woman VIII talk and tell hei
friends of the wonderful cures made by john
stonss Sarsapari11a and the proprietors have to
1 thank thousands of good noble women in this
country for having made Johnston's SARSAPA
RU,I,A quart bottles) famous"
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-05-31

EOUND--If NJ. O'DObert will cali at the
/ Progress Office he can get his bank book
he lost yesterday. may2S-2t.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-05-31

Kermotts Chocolates Laxative Quinine for
old in the head and sore throat Children
take tbow like candy.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-05-31

UANTED--Postiona as bookkeeprr or gen
W eral office man, by young married man.
Good penman and free control Of mach ne.
References can be had from past employers.
as to character and ability. GdreSs a }
Paxton, Hattiesburg, Miss, Care CONNER
cfal Hotel. Ilay9S lwk
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-05-31
rne Cne pay cid Curs,

For colds and sore throat use kermotfa
CHOCOLATES Laxative Qninine. Easily takea as
candy and quickly Gre
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-05-31

We didn't until a few days ago, when
we found out what they were we knew
our customers would like them and at
once proceeded to make arrangements
enabling us TO make presents Of a limited
number to Ou-' patrons, believing that
to be I ne best way in which we could ex-
pend a part Of our advertising money.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-17
Production of Coal.

The total production OF anthracite
coal this year will amount to only about
3l,0o0,000 tons, as compared with 53,-
500, 900 tons in 1901. This Is a smaller
output of anthracite coal product pro-
duced during any year since 1884, when
the production amounted to 3O,7l8, 900
tons.
The production during November
amounted to 4,9s4,3s4 tons, as com
pared with 4,697, 32s tons in November,
1901. The total production for the
eleven months Of this year amounted to
26,l0l, ,459 tons, as compared with 40
9f5,14s tons during the same period of
1901.
The following table shows the number
of tons of coal each railroad company
shipped during November
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-17
Sale of Land for Taxes.

On Monday, December 80, the county
commissioners will hold a sale of seated
and unseated lands, the cause of the
sale being unpaid taxes. Properties in
almost every town and township in the
county will be sold to the highest bid
ders. Many of them are improved
with houses or other buildings. AL
though deeds are given by the commits
sioners to the purchasers, many of them
are valueless, being made so by defec-
tive titles, double assessments and other
errors.
The unseated lands are located in
Buck, Bear Creek, Black Creek, Butler,
Conyngham, Dorrance, Fairmount, Fos-
ter, Hanover, Halle, Hollenback, Hunt
ington, Lake, Pittston, Ross, Salem,
Sugarloaf, Union and Wright townships.
In Buck township alone over 3 1000 acres
will be sold.
The seated lands are located in al
most every town and township in the
county. there being forty properties in
Freeand and sixty-four in Foster town
shin
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-17
Mitchell Welcomed Home.

John Mitchell was given a warm well
come upon his return to his old home in
Spring Valley, III. The town observed
the day as a general holiday and busl-
ness was suspended in his honor. 1t is
estimated that 1900 unionists and citi-
zens took part in the parade that escort
ed the labor leader from the train
through the principal streets.
The feature OF the program was the
presentation of two sets of reso-
lutlons, one by citizens and labor organi-
cations of Spring Valley, and the other
by the Peru Trades and Labor Council
The former was engraved on large
silver tray, part of set OF five pieces
presented to President Mitchell. The
latter resolutions were embossed on
aluminium and incased in massive
frame. A meeting was held In the even
ing and was addressed by several noted
labor leaders.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-17
judges Cannot Agree.

President Judge Heydt, in the Carbon
county court, has handed down deci-
sion granting the application for a
change Of venue in the case in which
Harry McElmoyle and George Ronemus,
coal and iron policemen, are charged
with the murder of Patrick Sharp, a
striker, who was shot and killed at Mes
quehoning on August IS. Judge Heydt
recommends that the case be tried in
Lehigh county.
Associate Judge George Embody dis.
sents from Judge Heydt's decision. The
question as to whether the decision will
stand now depends upon Associate
Judge Williams, who has not as yet
handed down his decision.
The change Of venue is asked for on
the ground that the prejudice against
the mine guards is so strong in Carbon
county that fair trial is impossible.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-17
ROUND THE REGION.

0The jury in the case of Mrs. Rosanna
Clarke, of Ashley, vs.. the Lehigh Valley
Railroad Company returned a verdict
for the plaintiff, awarding her $1,000
damages. She was a passenger on a
Lehigh Valley train in 1896 and receiv-
ed injuries in the wreck which occurred
near Pond Creek. The case was tried
once before, but owing to remark
made by plaintiffs counsel, in his clos
ing address, juror was Withdrawn and
the case continued. The company has
given notice that new trial will be
asked.
Factory Inspector Campbell, when
asked at Harrisburg about the testimony
taken by the commission in Scranton,
where children under the legal age tes-
titled that they worked all night, said:
II have no doubt that they told the
truth and have wired e. w. Bishop,
the deputy in the Scranton district, to
investigate the matter at one and report
as soon as possible"
Regret for his recent plea of guilt in a
murder case won't save Michael Yush-
kiss from the penalty. Judge Halsey
has decided that the, court could not
reconsider Yushkiss' plea of guilty
in killing Daniel Sweeney, although an
accompice OF the prisoner has since been
acquitted OF the crime. 1t is on the
docket as second degree case, and so
it will stand.
John Maczys, editor of the leading
Lithuanian paper in the county, the
Plymouth Vienbye Lietuynnku, died
suddenly at the office of his physician
Deceased went to the doctors office to
visit and was suddenly attacked with
heart disease and fell dead. He had
been suffering with consumption for
some time
Jacob Showers, an herb doctor, spent
some time in the infected districts of
Schnylkill county selling his medicines,
and on his return to Pottsville developed
smallpox, The health authorities have
opened municipal hospital.
William Chapman, who was dispatch
ed from England in 1s42 by Sir John
Francis to prospect for slate and who
discovered the famous slate belt in
Pennsylvania, died at Bethlehem after
brief illness of pneumonia.
The annual convention of the United
Mine Workers of District 8, comprising
the Schuylkill field, is in session at
Minersville.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-17

roads charge extortionate and discrim-
mating freight rates, and that mo-
nopoly exists In the industry which
keeps the wages of men at an NATURALLY
low level The Com mission decided
that the evidence must be limited to the
scope Of the commission.
1t was announced by the commission
that when it would adjourn for the
Christmas holidays, probably on Satur-
day, it will be to meet in Philadelphia
on the first Monday In January.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-17
Fight Declared Off.

During the past two days excitement
was at fever heat over proposed boxing
contest scheduled for last night in Mt.
Carmel opera house between Darby Nc
Donald, a local man, and Charles Mul-
hall, OF Philadelphia. The ministers
made the bout subject for their SER
mons on Sunday, and Monday evening
a mass was held In the Metho-
dist church, at which action to stop the
fight was taken. Not until late yes.
terday afternoon did the managers of
the affair decide to give it up, and then
Mulhall, who had been in town only a
few hours, returned to Philadelphia.
The ministers and a committee from
the churches were on guard at the
opera house all evening, it being their
intention to attend and bring legal pro,
ceedings as soon as the affair was over.
1t was to be a fifteen-round contest, a
decision to be given. Several hundred
strangers were disappointed as result
OF the action.
Mulhall is we'll known to local sports,
having fought here on August II, 1901,
with kid Ferry, OF Allentown. In
that bout he lost the decision on foul.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-17
The First, as Usual.

The Tribune has received copy OF
the 1903 almanac OF the Philadelphia
Record. AS usual, it is the first of the
newspaper year books to be distributed,
and is, as In the past, filed from cover
to cover with useful information.
Every question of general interest is
given a place in its contents, and the
statistical matter it contains makes it a
valuable desk book in every Office and
business establishment.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-17
LOCAL NOTES
WRITTEN UP
Short Items of Interest to
All Readers.
Happenings of the Past
Two Days in and Around
FreeIand Recorded With
out Waste of Words.

The members of Division 10, A. O. H.,
to the number of over 15O held an in
teresting meeting at the Grand opera
house hall last evening. Several can
didates were initiated into the order,
and after the regular business was
transacted an entertaining program,
consisting of songs, rectations and ad-
dresses, was rendered. Cigars, refresh
ments and eatables assisted in making
the evening pleasant one for those in
attendance.
Michael DePerro, an aged resident of
town, sustained broken arm yesterday
by falling on slippery sidewalk. The
victim was taken to his home at the
corner Of Centre and Front streets,
where his injuries were found to con
sst of two fractures Of the right arm
above the wrist.
Spillman Riggs, humorous lecturer
and musical impersonator, entertained
fair-sized audience at the Grand opera
house last evening. The next num-
ber of the NJ &c NJ. course OF entertain
ments is the Wesleyan Male Quartette
and Houston, which comes on January
81.
The Wilkesbarre Monarchs will try to
wrest victory from the Freeland Cres-
cents in game OF basket ball this even
ing at Krells hall. Both teams are we'll
prepared, and as the game is becoming
popular large audience is expected to
attend.
Condy O'Donnell, of Main street, has
been appointed by the Young Mems
c. 7. A. B. Corps as jantor of the
Grand opera house building. Mr..
O'Donnel served for two years In a
similar capacity at the Municipal build.
ing.
Mrs. Harry August, who entered a
Philadelphia hospital for treatment last
week, has returned to her home in Up
per Lehigh. She will probably undergo
treatment at the Miners hospital some
time In the near feature.
The item is this column on Monday
announcing the marriage of George Mil
ler and Miss Gertie Klose, of Upper Le-
high, should have read engagement.
The young couple will marry on the first
of next month.
A consignment OF clothing received
from the West has been distributed by
the officers OF District among the un-
employed men of Coke Bros. & Co. at
Stockton.
The condition OF Mrs. Patrick Nc
Fadden, of South Centre street, who is
i'll with pneumonia, is critical and her
physicians have poor hopes of her re-
covery.
The Good viii Athletic Association Is
preparing fine program for the clubs
annual entertainment on Christmas
evening.
The monthly salaries OF the borough
school boards employees, amounting to
SS05. "a, were paid TODAY,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-17
Contract Declared Void.

Among the opinions handed down by
Judge Halsey this week was one declar-
ed void the contract entered into by
the borough council of Nanticoke and
the Peoples Light and Power Company.
The plaintiff in the proceeding is John
o. Davis, who alleged that the contract
had been entered into without the con-
sent or approval of Burgess Williams.
Under the decision of the court the con-
tract will now have to be approved by
the burgess or new contract for the
public lighting will have to be entered
into
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-17

Every holiday season finds Mer-
KITS store with the largest and pref
tiest lines of Toys in town. This
year the assortment is more COM
plete than ever.
If you don't know what to buy
for the children, come to us and
we will show you just what will
please them.
No other dealer can offer you
prices as low as our goods are
marked, and nowhere else can so
Urge a stock be found.
We have two large store-rooms
stocked from floor to ceiling with
TOYS, Novelties, Candy, Confec-
tionery, Fruits, Nuts, Smokers
Supplies, etc.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-17
Lehigh Valley Calendar for 1908

The usual fine steel-plate engraved
work is continued In the Lehigh Valley
Railroads calendar for 19O3. These cal.
endars are becoming exceedingly popular
all over the country, as they are high
class in workmanship and design, and
an acceptable ornament to any Office OF
house. One may be obtained by mail.
ing 4 cents in stamps to the passenger
department OF the road in New York.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-17
Mem
USEFUL GIFTS
FOR CHRISTMAS
South Centre Street

An inexhaustive exhibit of re-
membranes that appeal to the
eye and bring pleasure and
comfort to the recipient can be
seen here. If you will come
to our store at once you will
find suggestions enough to
satisfythe most exacting. Every
article we sell contains full
value for the price paid.
Fancy Neckwear-
The prettiest and largest selec-
tion of Fourin Hands, Imperials,
Bows, and Tecks in town, in plain
white and plain black silks, also
all the newest fancy colors in Ties,
are now on sale at 25c.
Come and see our new soc holi-
day Neckwear. The prettiest Ties
that we've ever shown; all shapes,
all colors, all styles, SOC.
Mems Furnishings
Xmas Suspenders from 25c up
ward.
Xmas Socks from 25c upward.
Xmas Shirts from soc upward.
Xmas Silk Muflers, from soc
upward.
Xmas Sweaters from soc upward.
Slippers and Shoes
This stores collection of Christ
mas Slippers is exceptional The
positive price savings to be had
here makes buyer of you at once.
In the line of Shoes we have
everything that could be desired,
and when making your presents
don't forget that Pair of Shoes is
one of the most acceptable articles
you can offer.
Stylish Hats
Headwear should interest you.
It's important that you have a new
Hat for Christmas. All of the
seasons latest shapes now on sale.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-17
PLEASURE.

December 25.-Annual entertainment t
under the auspices of the Good VIII
Athletic Association at the Grand opera
house. Admission, 10, Is and 25 cents.
December 3l.-Fourteenth annual ball
OF the Tigers Athletic Club at Krel's
hall. Admission, so cents
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-17
Famous Ti8erSBaII.

1t is the unanimous verdict
of the people of the Lehigh re-
gion that the balls held by the
Tigers Athletic Club, of Free
land, have been the best, the
biggest and the most success
full social affairs conducted in
the anthracite coal fields. On
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-17
Wednesday Evening,
December 81.

this noted organization will
hold its fourteenth annual ball.
The Tigers invite you to be-
come their guest on this occa-
sion, and, as in previous years,
they will exert every effort
and utilize every opportunity
at their command to make
your visit one of the most
pleasant events of your life.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-17

"Minnesota's Best" -four is sold by A,
Oswald There is none better made.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-17
CHRISTMAS
BUYERS

Should not overlook our store
when seeking something suitable
for presents for their relatives or
friends. Nothing will be better
appreciated this year than
Something SerViceable,
and that is what you will find if
you look over our stock of Cloth
ing, Furnishings, Hats, Shoes,
Dry Goods, Notions, etc. Prices
are low just now.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1902-03-27

toward the house by the side where
the dog was on watch, and no doubt
they were quite unconscious that there
was any dog on the premises, for when
they reached the door they stepped
upon the sidewalk, opened the gate
noiselessly and climbed the two steps
to the veranda.
During this time the doc had kept
up that same peculiar expression OF
his anger, and l had seized the seven
shooter and was era sping it in cold
and shaking hand, but the moment the
two men stepped on the veranda the
dog sprang from his chair to the table
and threw himself against the window
with & yell of rage that was like the
roar Of q wild animal. followed by that
long, Daying CRY familiar to those who
have ever heard a pack of bloodhounds
give tongue.
We ali thought the window was bro
ken from the easement that perhaps
the men would shoot our only protect
Or and make their way in. but in a
moment we We're treasured. The noise
the dog made prevented our hearing
anything, but we saw the two men GO
ing away, at first slowly, then faster,
and they went back the way they
came
Were they burglars: Wait till fin
ish my story. The next day took my
little family and accompanied my
friends to their home in the city. We
had each noted the dress, size and gen
eral appearance of the two men, one
being tall and wearing derby hat,
while the other was short and wore a
cap.
There was great excitement at our
little suburban station. and a crowd OF
people had gathered about some police
officers who had captured two men
We craned our necks and saw our tive
burglars.
''Who are they?" we asked breath.
lessly
Cramps, l reckon" said the station
master. They nearly murdered an
old man up here i'll Harlem last night
because he wouldn't give up his mon.
ey, The old fellow was plucky and
reused the neighborhood and the Off.
GERS are just taking them into the
city"
We looked at each other when the
station master had finished.
at might have been u.s. said, with
a shudder, 'if it hadn't been for Prov
idence-and Jack"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1902-03-27
Hint Proof.

A woman visiting in town complains
that she has been moved from the
puestroom to back bedroom and
from there to sleep three in bed with
the children. She wouldn't see hint
il it were tied on her mirror with blue
ribbon.-Atchison Globe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1902-03-27
Robert Toombs' Advice.

A lawyer sent to Robert Ioombs
once and asked what he should charge
a client in a case to which Mr.. Toombs
had just listened in the courthouse.
"Well," said Toombs, ~ should charge
$1,000, but you ought to have $1,000,
for you did a great many things that
would not have DONE"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1902-03-27
From Bad to Worse.

Jones-Brown is an unlucky dog.
Smith-How's that?
Jones-His object in marrying was to
get out of a boarding house.
Smith-Well?
Jones-Now his wife is running one
to support the family.-Chicago News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1902-03-27
PRO OBJECTION

protection against burglars
K Jack. Unfortunately he
hard of hearing or he could
mate between friends and
the time l had owned Jack
none Of my friends would
me.
owed the example of the
circus who owned an elias
took him in at night and
Yin the morning. Jack had
y the sitting room, close to
and a window, from which
lie could be seen Snd past
sidewalk extended for a
b, ours being the last house
hes wondered myself if I
much afraid OF the dog
brglars, but he never moved
Ost, and l became used tc
pwls and barks if any one
|ch did not often happen.
company of friends came
Eity and stayed over night
lest solicitation. We sighed
les during the evening, "Oh,
But there was not one Of
hl bipeds in the company.
and a late supper we told
es and ended up with bur-
ences, by which time there
himbleful of brains among
but hysterical fears and
emors.
had a good deal of trouble
Ing the dog. Seeing new
ped to disturb him, and he
of low growls that were
and belligerent. He want
each one of my friends sep
Fhen he tried to take them
but I hung on his collar
hands. while Hannah coax
ith a bone, and we finally
} in the old chair, which was
by day in the woodshed and
BY night in the parlor. Once
curled himself up for keeps,
rest of us scrambled up
shut ourselves into our sew
|ments.
ne noon of night and as light
pth a full moon when | was
BY hearing some one at my
a small feminine voice call
shed syllables, LET me in;
in!' and l opened the door
and saw a company of ghosts
each one of whom whisper
ects that Glove to the roof of
g, burglars in the house,
pered back, with Gathering
3 Jack!"
rs indeed making a remarka-
lsration. He neither barked
ed, but made a strange hiss
'aat am told is native to the
o alone and is the most awe
threat that a bloodthirsty dog
said one of my friends as l
70 turn on a light.
TO- the burglars will see us.
" out of the front windows.
sat as day. and they will not
we have seen them"
ept, hand in hand, with two
children clinging to us. to
I've STOPPING low so that we
oe seen, and, sure enough,
we're walking along softly in
9 the road, coming directly
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1902-03-27

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