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Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

The Greenwood Commonwealth
wants the treasury scandal dropped
because every time it is stirred it
produces a bad odor. That may be
true, but all of them do it and if such
scandals arep to be dropped because
they stink a little. the bottom facts
would never be reached. The coun-
try cannot afford to let a case of this
kind be tied up IN roses and sweet
smelling stuff and stuck away in
some dark corner because it has a
bad odor every time it is stirred. If
it did the bulk Of the roses and sweet
smelling stuff would soon be exhaust
ed and the thieves would continue
to steal. The press of the state can
not afford to drop such things. 1t is
not in dropping mood and should
never be as long as officials in high
places continue to steal the money
of the people.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

A Pittsburg donkey who went to
Atlantic City with $50 Panama
hat, became absorbed in book, and,
being warm, dropped the hat on the
beach. Another donkey, a four
footed one, came along, took the hat
for something good to eat and became
absorbed in it. The Pittsburger
turned his head just as the last rem
nant of that hat disappeared within
the. New Jersey donkey, which
walked off as contented as if it had
absorbed a bale of hay. The last
seen of the beach donkey he was
looking for another Panama hat, and
the last seen of the Pittsburger he
was investing quarter in an Ameri-
can straw hat.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

Some how the idea has gotten into
the heads of some people that the
fight for a special session of the
legislature is gotten up by a trust
and that the insurance companies
are the trust. There is not particle
of truth in it. The insurance COM
panies would not give a snap of the
finger whether the valued policy
clause is repealed or not. They will
insure the cotton anyway, though
after leaving the state, and they
would just as soon insure it In
Louisiana as Mississippi. OF course
the local agents will lose If the clause
is not repealed and SO Will the banks,
but not 80 as applied to the insurance
companies.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

PETITION FOR PARDON.

To his Excellency, Governor A. FL. Lon
gino, Governor Of the State of Missis-
sippi:
We, the undersigned citizens of Perry
county, Mississippi, and vicinity, re-
specially petition your excellency to
pardon Isham Boothe, CONVICTED of
arson at the October. 1901, term of the
circuit court Of the second judicial dis
trict Of the county of Perry, state Of
mississippi, and sentence,' to term of
five years in the, penitentiery, tor the
causes set out below:
First. Because his conviction rests
almost entirely upon circumstantial
evidence of an indefinite, unreliable and
misleading character, upon which we do
not believe conviction should be al.
lowed to stand;
Second. The principal state witness,
Will Lang, is wholly unreliable and
unworthy of belief, and but for his evil
dence, we do not believe a conviction
would have been permitted to stand;
Third. We believe. rs a matter Of
fact, that the said defendant is innocent
of said charge and was enormously con-
victed, because Of testimony unworthy
of belief (not criticislng court ur jury;
and
Fourth. We believe, that although
the defendant were guilty, the ends Of
justice have been met,-that he is re-
formed and will make a law-abiding
citizen from this time forward; and we
believe his record in the penitentiary
will confederate this view.
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Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

dollars and cents, more than do the
gold and silver mines of Americs. 1t
is stated also that eggs from states
are shipped to the great cities plac-
ed in cold storage and later shipped
back home as eggs from other states.
The point Is being made that south
ern states should go into the business
of preserving eggs and refrigerating
chickens and turkeys, and thus in
crease their poultry interests.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13
NOT MUCH FIRE AFTER ALL.

1t seems after all the fire at Beau
mont was not such q roaring calaml-
tyas was first reported. The damage
done comes under 100000, which is
a small sum considering the amount
of capital invested and the big
money that is being made out of the
wells. A late dispatch states that
at IL o'clock this morning the fire in
the Kelth-Ward tract of the Spindle
Top oil field was still burning, al
though confined to that tract as it
probably will be until eXtinguished.
Higgins tank No. 2, holding $1,000
gallons of fuel oil, was burning,
although the oil had ceased to flow
and the flames were inside the tank,
which will do damage only to the
tank. The smoke completely OBJ
SCuISS d SISdb PoAbiOu Vi b44C buA III
district. The Wood gusher continues
to squirt columns of flame 80 feet or
more into the air, but this is the only
gusher afire.
AS it appears this morning there is
no danger to the other portions of
Spindle Top, save that portion imme-
diately about the burning tank
which might fall to pieces. Unless
that occurs there will hardly be any
further spreading of the flames.
The extinguishment of the flames
is not difficult problem yet, and
the one burning well can be put out
in a short time after the workmen
are able to get to it.
The derricks OH the field, several
in number, have been burned, as
well as some small wooden tanks of
oil. The damage is difficult to esti-
mate, but probably is well under
500, 900.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

Gulfport is to have its troubles al
so in a month or two. 1t is reported
by one of the papers published there
that there are half dozen men who
Will run for mayor of the city. That
beats Hattlesburg. Here we have
only three and up to the present they
are not running very fast-only in a
walk.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

Biloxi Herald: Under the present
primary election law the probability
is that the next governor of Missis-
sippi VIII be a minority governor.
The electoral plan of the law is an
injustice to the people of this great
state. 1t is undemocratlc and a
fraud on its face.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13
The Alabama republicans will nc

The Alabama republicans will not
have any negro in the state .conyen-
tion. This is very wise conclusion
and the republicans of that state
should be commended. Nearly all
the southern states have repudiated
the negro in politics. We believe
Mississippi is the only state where
the republican party holds on to the
niger. If we mistake not the chair
man of the executive committee of
the sixth congressional district is a
Niger. That is enough to make any
decent man quit the party and take
to the woods.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

1t is reported that the president
the other day rode on horseback at a
high speed through the national park
at Chickamauga. There is nothing
wrong about that, except the police
man of the park was not attending
to his business or the president
would have been arrested.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

The game of crap shooting should
be encouraged in this state. Statistics
show that within the last twelve
months twelve negroes have been
killed, the result of crap shooting.
This would go long way towards
solving the negro problem.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

The Dixie Press asks: "Where
was Longino when the money went
out?" He was very wide awake
when portion of it went into some
of the Jackson banks, though he
may have been asleep when that
100000 went to Memphis.-Natchez
Bulletin.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

Major Vardamanthinks that gov
eTnor should live like other state Of
ficials, paying his own house rent,
etc. Mr.. VaTdaman may catch a few
votes with such an argument, but
they will be residents of Sullivan's
Hollow.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

The banks and the local cotton
buyers are the only ones hurt by the
present valued policy clause of the.
insurance law. The banks and the
local cotton buyers, it is proper here
TO state, are not trust.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

The Democrat-Star of Pascagoula
is the only paper in the state that
sticks to the rooster at the head of
it's announcement column. In some
instances a small ass would be more
appropriate.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

Brookhaven Leader: Mississippi
ought to raise more poultry. The
demand for chickens, turkeys and
eggs continues to increase. 1t is be-
ing published that the American
hen produces something like l00, co.,
600 dozens Of eggs, which brings in
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

Perhaps Ex-Governor Hogg is be-
ginning to believe that the millions
to be made out of oil should be made
before the oil catches on fire.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

Some of the fellows who invested
their money in Beaumont oil will
soon want to know where their
money was att when the light goes
out.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

1t now seems to be fully demon
strated that the Beaumont oil makes
good fuel.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13
STRAYED.

Taken up by w. E. Eure in the city of
Hattiesburg one sorrel horse, medium
size, about 10 or IL years old, with white
spot IN his face, and appraised at $25, 90.
This Both day OF August 1902.
E. j. WALL, ]. 2.
aug30-3wks and Acting Ranger.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

This child labor discussion reminds
us of the free silver craze-there is
not particle of truth in it.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

The Progress is authorized to announce
j. A. BEAU MONT.
as a candidate for the Office of marshal of
the city of II attiesburg, subject to the action
of the Democratic party at the approaching
city election.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

The Progress is authorized to announce
r E. RAWLS
as a candidate for alderman from the First
Ward of the city of HaLtiesburg, subject to
the action Of the Democratic party at the
approaching city election.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

For the latest newspapers and maya
zines and the best fruit. call at Lackey's
Fruit and News Stand. sep13-2t
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

The Progress is authorized to announce
o. e. BUFKIN.
as a candidate for the Office of marshal OF
the city OF Hattiesburg, subject to the action
OF the Democratic party at the approaching
CITY election,
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

The Progress is authorized to announce
j. G. CARLEY,
as candidate for alderman from the Fourth
Ward OF the city Of Hattiesburg, subject TO
the action OF the Democratic party a. the
approaching city election.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

The Progress is authorized to announce
CHARLEY POOL,
as q candidate for the ONCE Of marshal OF
the city OF Hattissbufg. sthiecr TO the action
OF the Democratic party at the approaching
city election.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13
The Progress is authorized to announce
O. w Rich

as a candidate for reelection for mayor OF
the city of Hattiesburg, subject TO the action
Of the Democratic party at the approaching
city election.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

The Progress 10 authorized to announce
w. L. LOGAN,
as candipate for treasurer OF the city of
HattigSburg, subject to the action of the
Democratic party at the approaching city
election.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13
FOR ALDERMEN.

The Progress is authorized to announce
w. w. MASSENGALE,
as q candidate for reelection TO the Office of
alderman from the First Ward OF the city of
Hattiesburg, subject to the action of the
Democratic party at the approaching city
election.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

as candidate for treasurer of the city O
Hattissburg. subject TO the action OF tn
Democratic party at the approaching cit'
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

as q candidate for reelection to the office o
marshal of the city of Hattiesburg, subjec
to the action OF the Democratic party at tn
approaching city election.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

The Progress is authorized to announce
DAN FARLEY,
as Candidate for alderman from the Fourth
Ward Of the city of Hattiesbgrg, subject to
the action of the Democratic party at the
approaching city election.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

The Progress is authorized to announce
s. G. EATON,
as candidate for alderman from the First
Ward of the city of HattIesburg, subject to
the action OF the Democratic party at the
approaching city election.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

The Progress is authorized to announce
NJ. HEMPHILL,
as can didate for alderman from the First
Ward OF 5he city of II attiesburg, subject to
the action OF the Democratic party at the
approaching city election,
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

as a candidate for the Office Of treasurer of
the city OF Hattiesburg. SUBJ ect to the action
of the Democratic party at the approaching
city election.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13
FOR CITY TREASURER,

The Progress IS authorized to announce
M GALBREATb
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR CITY OFFICERS.
FOR MAYOR.
FOR MAYOR.

The Progress is anthorized TO announce
J. w. BOLTON
as candidate for mayor of the city of
Hattiesburg, subject TO the action OF the
Democratic party at the approaching city
election.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

The Progress is authorized TO announce
t. A. HIGHTOWE
as a candidate for the Office of MAYOR of the
city of Hattiesbnrg, subject to the action of
the Democratic party at the approaching
city election.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

Us a candidate for alderman from Ward at
the ensuing election. subject to the action
Of the democratic party.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

The Progress is authorized to announce
j. L. ROBERTS,
as candidate for alderman from the Sec
ond W. ard of the city of Hattiesburg, subject
to the action of the Democratic party at the
approaching city election.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

The Progress is authorized to announce
Il. II. HOLMES
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13
FOR CITY MARSHAL.

The Progress is authorized to announce
BIN. MOEEETT.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-13

The Progress is authorized TO announce
Z, N.PACK,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11
THE TROUBLE is OVER.
Striking Miners Will Return to Work
Reach an Agreement.

Des Moines, Feb AT a confer
ence held at the Kirkwood yesterday
afternoon between the executive
boards of the United Mine Workers
and the Iowa Coal Operators associa-
ton, the following proposition looking
toward the settlement of the recent
strike was offered by the representa-
tives of the miners and accepted by
the operators, after three hours of de.
liberation.
Whereas, "The miners of the Hook
ing and several other mines are now
idle as result of the company not
allowing the miners to put on shot
firers; be it
Resolved, by the joint committee
board, That the miners shall have the
privilege of placing examiners and
shot firers to fire shots, and the sys.
TEN of shooting twice day shall con
tinue wherever it is now in practice.
The expense of examining and firing
shall be borne by the miners and mine
laborers in the various mines. The
company shall check off such moneys
as may be necessary to compensate
said examiners and shot firers. This
resolution not to annul any agreement
which may be in effect on the subject
of shot firing, and to remain in force
until settled by the annual convention
in 1902"
The operators were represented at
the conference by a full board, but
three of the members of the miners
committee, John P. Reese. Edwin Per.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11

with relatives at Cantril and Lebanon.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. v. Blackford, of
Bonaparte, visited in this place recent
ly with Mrs. Blackford's mother, Mrs.
BIo oks.
J. S. Moore, of Keokuk, has been
here On business for several days.
Herman Holbert is teaching for
Miss Flora st. John at her school in
the country just south of here. Miss
ST. il hn was called to Birmingham on
account of the sickness of her mother
at that place who was there acting in
the capacity of nurse for Mrs. David
Moore, who is very low, and took sick
there.
Judge Brown is confined to his
home with severe attack of rheuma.
tism.
Deputy Clerk Pittman and family
visited with relatives near Cantril for
several days this week, returning
home last evening.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11
A Night Alarm.

Worse than an alarm of fire at night
is the brassy cough of Group, which
sounds like the children's death knell
and it means death unless something
is done quickly. Foley's Honey and
Tar never fails to give instant relief
and quickly cures the worst forms of
Group. Mrs. P. L. Cordier, Of Man
nington, KY, writes: My three year
old girl had severe case Of Group;
the doctor said she could not live. I
got a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar,
the first dose gave quick relief and
saved her life" Refuse substitutes.
Sold by all druggists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11
HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICES.
swedish-American League Honors
Late President Mckinley.

Late President Mckinley.
tFrom Saturdays Daily.l
The regular meeting of the Swedish
American league was held last night.
Memorial services in honor of the late
late President Mckinley was the feat
ure. The newly elected officer for the
ensuing year were to have been in
stalled last night, but owing to the
illness of some of them, this work was
postponed until the next meeting.
DR.. Bjorkman, president of the
league, presided over the meeting, and
he spoke briefly upon the matter of
memorial services in honor of the
martyred President. Enoch Johnson
was introduced and delivered
a speech, that was greatly
appreciated by those present.
Mr. Johnson's topic was "McKin.
ley, the Man." and he handled his sub.
ject in very capable manner. He
spoke of the sterling qualities of Nc
Kinley, his perfect life, and his work
and deeds.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11
SIMPSONS COUNSEL PROTESTS.
Says That scsIey Was Not in Conn
mand at Santiago.

~ Washington, Feb. 7.-E. S. Theall,
representing counsel for Admiral
Sampson, called at the White House
today and filed with the President a
brief document protesting against the
claim set up in Schleys appeal that
he was in supreme command during
the battle of Santiago.
The principal point in the brief is an
allegation that it was SIMPSONS Gus
tom when moving about among the
| fleet to hoist the signal Disregard the
movements Of the flagship but that
he invariably hoisted a specific signal
when going beyond signal distance of
his fleet, directing the second in com
mand to assume command. The brief
says his signal had been brought on
the deck of the New York but had not
been hoisted when the New York re-
turned to join in the battle.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11
Sigourney.

Sigourney, Feb. "Wednesday was
default day in court. There were
neither any defaults nor divorces
however, to come up. The day was
spent in minor probate business.
Marriage licenses were issued to
Walter Webb "a, and Valetta Stock
berger "a; Joseph l.. Page 27, and An
ma M. Heidenreich 81; Denison A. tbs,
dale 26, and Louise H. Heidenreich 30
Mrs. Mary De Marco of Texarkana
Texas, and her sister, Mrs. Snow of
Rochester, N. Y, left for Texas this
morning after three weeks visit
with relatives.
MI. and Mrs. A. M. Meas were in
Muscatine this week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11

ry and Robert Cowan, Were absent.
The prompt solution of the questions
to be considered by the joint board
came as something of surprise to all
and enabled the out-of-town operators,
who had come to the city expecting
that their stay would be prolonged for
several days, to return to their homes
last night.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11
keosauoua,

Keosauqua Feb. T. Mrs. Sher-
man has been confined to her bed for
several days with severe attack of
sickness but is now much better.
Mrs. M. S. Wilson. of this place, is
visiting with relatives at Milton and
Bloomfield.
Mrs. Jennie Brooks returned to her
home here after several weeks visit
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11

Winter coughs are apt to result in
consumption if neglected They can
be soon broken UP by using Foley's
Honey and Tar. Sold by all druggists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11

Stops the Cough and Works OFF the
Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No cure, no
pay. Price 25 cents.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11

Architects are preparing plans for
the new Central Methodist church at
Davenport.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11

Marshalltown bowlers defeated
team from Oskaloosa in spirited con-
test.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11

A colored troupe is quarantined at
Britt, one of its members having the
smallpox.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11

A new bridge over the Coon river,
six miles east of Lake View, has been
completed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11
EASES SIMPSONS LAST DAYS.
War Department Quotes Letter of Late
President Mckinley.

Washington, Feb. 7-Secretary Long
today issued the following order re
garding the retirement of Rear Admir-
al Sampson: I'm notifying you of
your retirement, the department rec
ognizes your services and deeply SYM
pathizes with you in your impaired
health" 1t quotes with pleasure the
following letter from the late Presi-
dent Mckinley:
Executive Mansion,
March 10. 1899
My Dear Sir:-I am in receipt of
your very considerate letter of March
9 in which you express desire that
without reference to your own interest,
other naval officers who rendered such
conspicuous service in the naval cam
paign in the West Indies, may have
the advancement which you recon-
mend for them, and in which you ask
nothing for yourself. ! highly com
mend this disinterested action on your
part. Let me assure you I have the
highest appreciation of your services
as commander-in-chief of the Atlantic
naval forces during the Spanish-Amer
lean war, in blockading Cuba, in CO.
operation with the army, and directing
the movements of the great number OF
vessels under your orders and at last
after most effective preparation, con.
summating with the gallant officers
and men under your command, the de
struction of the Spanish fleet 1t was
in recognition of your services and
your great skill, that I recommended
you to the senate for advancement
which you earned
Very truly yours,
| (Signed) "Wm. Mckinley
Rear Admiral William T. Sampson
Commander-in-C Chief, U. s.. Nava
Forces"