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The Tupelo journal., 1903-03-20
TUPELo, MISSISSIPPI. FRIDAY MARCH 20. 1903.
The Journals Birth
day.

| ycdiS olu. IHlFIy one years ago,
today, it made its first appearance
and entered into the race for ex-
istence and success that marks
the early life of every newspaper.
Its projectors and original pro-
prietors and publishers Messrs
George Il. Herndon and Capt. W !.
b. Thomas, are still living, the one
successful business man and
hcnored citizen of Washington
City and the other successful
business man and honored citizen
of Baldwin, Miss, where he re-
sided when the printing of the
of the journal was begun. These
gentlemen launched their enter
prise when Tupelo was but a
small village and have kept in
touch with it since they confident
~ unfolded It's banner to the breez-
es and invoked the sympathy and
support of glorious Lee county.
Today the Journal and these gem
tlemen are fast friends and each
feels for the other that kindly af-
lection which comes. from long
sustained friendship and mutual
respect and confidence.
I During all these years there
have been just four changes made
in the ownership and control of
the journal. MAssrs Herndon and
Thomas We're succeeded by Capt.
John FL. Miller, who impaired to
the columns of the paper the
sparkling brllliancy of his rich,
and resourceful intellect and plac-
ed it in the foremost rank of the
successful and steady newspapers
of the state. In its management
he wrought for himself both fame
and fortune which, while yet in
the prime of life, he is enjoying
at his home upoa the states sun
ny littoral. The Journal takes
pride in stating the fact that he
is still it's friend and that through
its medium he hears once week
from the friends who helped him
in his labors to upbuild It's for
tunes.
The successor to Capt Miller
was Joseph B. Ballard, who for
several years successfully conduct
ed its columns aud ably sustained
it's standing among the reputable
journals of the state. Hiss sad
fate is fresh in the recollection of
the people of the county who
gave to him their constant sup
port in his labors and who yet
cherish his memory with rever-
enee and fidelity.
Soon nfter Mr.. Ballard's death
the journal passed into the,owner-
ship of the present proprietor.
1t was announced at the outset of
the present management that it.
would be a county paper, devoted
to the interests of the people of
Lee county, first, last and all the
time. q How we'll it has been man.
aged and how we'll it has III It
public approval it would be un.
becoming in us te say But we do
not hesitate to say that we have
not been disappointed in the en-
couragerlent which we have re-
ceived at the hands of the people
whom we have relief f)r support.
We have endeavored to give to the
entire county a clean, newsy, re.
liable and truthful chronicler of
events and jealous aud ardent
supporter of the interests of the
whole people. In this we shall
continue to exert our best efforts,
striving all the time to improve
the paper aud to still further mer-
it aud receive the favors OF the
public.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-03-20
Verona.

Miss Mabel Armstrong who has
been for two weeks the guest oil
her audit, Mrs. Ida Spencer. left
last Thursday.for home at Golfer
vile, much to the regret of the
society young people of the Will
age.
Luther Spencer has been ap-
pointed to a lucrative position in
the service of the NJ. & o. R.R. al
East st. Louis and is now there
at his duties.
we regret to state that Miss jen-
ME Fitzpatrick is on the sick list
this week, but trust she may soon
pc convalescent.
Mr.. Tom McCullar of bonneville
visited favored friend in our
village during the week.
Our popular young friend jim
Trice, of Tupelo, came down sun
day and spent the day with
friends.
We are sorry OF state that col
G. f. Bass, has been confined te
his bed for few days, but trusl
his lines, may prove Of short du
ration.
Our young friend, Sam Burt
left Monday for 1tawamba county
where he will remain severa
weeks in search Of health in thu
delightful atmosphere of the pine
hills. We regret greatly that this
promising young man is debarret
by i'll health from prosecuting his
studies at Millsaps College.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-03-20
To The Voters Of the Third District.

desire through this means OF retLr rn-
ing my thanks to the voters OF the 1l ID
district who so kindly remembered me
in the special election, on the 18th, ,st.,
to fill the vacancy for Justice of rhe
Peace in This district. While faile. %
secure enough votes to secure the cfn
! none the less appreciate the support of
those who gave me their votes and ,uve
no hard feelings ior anyone who VS. d
-for my opponent. | also take 7 is
method Of saying that am no ioAesr
IN the race for the nomination in he
August primaries but withdraw from
further contest.
Again thanking all, and with the sisd
est OF feelings toward all, remain,
Respectfully,
j. h. STANLEY, JR
March 18th. 1908.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-03-20
BIG FISH STORY.
First Of the Season Of 1893.
John Aliens Prophecy Verified.

One Of the freaks Of the pres.
ent overflow Of Town Greek is the
presence, in great numbers, of the
two species of Carp in the shallow
waters covering the fields of Clark
and Allen farms, just below town
These fish are from the spawn put
into that stream many years age
through the efforts of Hon. H. l.
Muldrow, who was then the Con-
gressman from this district They
have increased wonderfully in
numbers and vary in size from
two to ten pounds each. They are
peculiar in their habits and are
very much like the hog in their
tastes and manner Of feeding.
They are giottenous and eat any
thing that they can find. They
root in the mud like the hog and
founder around in it while hunt
ing food. Large specimens are to
be found in water not more than
a foot deep, their backs protuding
above the water. They are as
voracious as the hog and are. as
adventurous in their predatory
habits as an old SOW with litter
Of pigs in green corn time.
When the carp gets into shallow
water it's movements are slow and
cumbrous and it is then very
easily captured. A great many
have beeni taken during the pres
ent overflow. Messrs. Butler and
Wheeler, who reside on the old
Merritt place two miles below town,
have taken quite goodly number.
There was a large turnip patch
planted in piece Of new ground
on that place last fall. The water
has been over that foot or two
deep and the fish seem to have
congregated there. They must be
feeding on the turnips that were
left in the, ield. All that is neses-
sary to catch them is to stun them
by blow on the head. The gen.
tlemen above named have used the
common hoe for that purpose.
The carp is certainly here in
great numbers. 1t looks ike it
is here to stay. Col. .Muldrow
is in the city and says that he has
learned that they are very bad in
the way of destroying other fish
and he is fearful that they will
run out all other kinds in the
streams where they abound. The
carp is,a poor fish for eating It's
flesh is coarse and insipid. 1t
wouia be great pity if this mons
ter should destroy all of our game
fish.
John Allen, in his famous speech
on the fish hatchery in congress
said that "fish would be seen
crawling over land to get to Tupe-
TO-" if they would build fish
hatchery here They are now
just beginning to build the hatch
erp andlthe fish are seen in droves
trying to get into it.
Mr.. Turner Clark is not respon
sible for this tale at all. 1t is our
story and is not embellshed Or
over drawn. Mr.. Clark, however,
says that as his turnip patch drew
so well this year he will plant
onions there next year and see if
they will not draw better.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-03-20
:. Or. HARTER'S
RON TO MIC

is just the remedy needed, as it sup
plies the blood directly with the iron it
requires to combat Colds or La Grippe.
Take it before, during, or after. If
taken in time, it will prevent if taken
during, it will shorten the course; if
taken after, it will prevent all bad after
effects.
Women are especially benefited by
DR.. Harter's Iron Tonic, as they seem to
suffer from the weakness of Colds and
La Grippe longer than men, and they
are particularly susceptible to the action
OF . blood builder such as this is.
ron SALE EVERYWHERE.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-03-20
Attention Veterans.

There will be a meeting of the
Jno. Nj. Simonton Camp, 6O2. U.
G. VS.. at Nettleton, Miss, on the
lst Saturday in April, 1908, at 3
O'Clock p. M. to select delegates
to attend meeting of D. G. v. al
New Orleans, and such other bus
ness as may come before the Camp
A full attendance is very much de.
sired.
By order of
R. S. THOMAS, Com DR..
f. B. ARNOLD, Adjt.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-03-20
We Respectfully Solicit Your Patronage.
SPARKS & EAVES, TupeIO, Miss
NOTICE OF TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

Notice is hereby given that examina-
tions for applicants for license to teach
" i'll be held in the Court House in the
town Of Tupelo on the following dates.
For white applicants, April the 3rd, and
9Th and 18th and 18th and for color
ed applicants on April the 10th and
11th. Candidates for the Office OF Super
intendant of Education will be examin.
ed May the Sth and 9th.
F. II. MIrTs, SuDt. Ed.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-03-20
A SAD ACCIDENT.

One OF the saddest and most deplora-
| bic occurrences that the Journal has
ever been called upon to record ia :that
which resulted in the death OF Willie Il.
Brown. son of Mr.. w. l. Brown, of this
city. on Tuesday evening last at 4;3O
O'Clock, at the freight depot OF the
Frisco railroad. The young man was
riding on box car that was moving on
| a switch when an engine with another
box car on the main line were moving
in an opposite direction. He WAS in a
| swinging position, holding on to the
| car, and did not notice the approach OF
the other car. The end Of the car struck
him and knocked him under it and both
| car and engine passed over him, cutting
| on his right arm. crushing his right leg
and infiictiiIg other injuries from which
| the shock was so great that he died
from 1t at l.l6 p. III. Wednesday night.
| His sufferings were terrible and he ex-
hibitpd great anguish for several hours,
but AZ the end approached he become
| calm and resigned and quietly passed
| away. Willie Brown was good boy
| and was liked by every body who knew
him. His father came here from Oxford
year ago with his family and they
have become well known and highly es-
| teemed in this community. Willie was
boy Of genial good nature, OF exem-
pary habits and OF good promise.
Like most boys OF his age he was light
hearted and mirthful and was com
panioEable and gentle. 1t is sad, in
deed. to think OF one so young, with
the promise of a useful life ahead, thus
snatched away by ruthless tate in mo.
ment, without warning, when the future
lay before him full Of brightness and
hope. He was buried in the cemetery
here Thursday afternoon in the pres
ence of many sympathizing friends, with
Rev.J A. Bowen conducting the cereno.
MES. The entire community deplores the
sad accident and joins in sincere sympa-
thy for the grief stricken parents and
their family.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-03-20
The John M. Stone Camp.

There will be an adjourned
meeting of John NJ. Stone Camy,
U. G. ", at the Court House next
Saturday, 21st., inst, at 2 O'Clock,
p. IN. Business of Importance.
Don't fail to come, old vets
The Tupelo journal., 1903-03-20
tiIch AZ YearIin9s

Mr.. Tom Higgs of Shannon, shipped a
lot Of turkeys to New Orleans recently
and in the lot was one old gobbler tHst
sold for $4.90. This is the first time ia
bhe history ofthe country when h
blers and yearlings ranged so close in
price.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-03-20
Excursion to Memphis
Via
FRISCO RAILROAD.
Account Of High Water.

10 enable people to see high
wafer at Memphis, the K. G. NJ. q
B. r. r. will sell round trip tickets
from Tupelo to. Memphis and re-
turn, Sunday, March 22nd, at rate
of $500. Tickets good going on
train leaving at 6:35 a. m. and
GOOD returning. leaving Memphis
at sos and 9:l0 p. m.
w. o. MCLEAN.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-03-20
$50 90 California. $50 90

One way second { lass coionist tickets
WILL be sold daily during March and
April, at above rate from all main line
coupon point on the Mobile and Ohio
Il. r., st. Louis to Meridian. inclusive.
Beall. A g P A., st. Louis, for full infor-
nation.
WIS, THOMPSON, Agent.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-03-20
Ira A. Sims.

At his home in Troy, on the 3rd. inst,
Mr. Ira A. Sims was quietly and calmly
called away. Mr.. Sims was born Dec.
3rd, 1919. He was 81 years 8 months
and days old. The larger portion Of
his life has been spent in serving the
Lord. He has never been law break d.
err he has ALWAYS been a law abiding
citizen, a good christian, a tender father,
and a devoted husband He will be
greatly missed in his family, and COM
munity and church.
His death was caused by the relapse of
measels. When he relapsed he told his
family he had to go, but was not afraid
die. tor his way was clear. His brother
j. c. Sims, OF near Tupelo, was called
to- witness the sad and painful scene.
Mr.. Sims was one OF the kiDdCst aud
accommodating neighbOrs in al tujs
country. He was always ready to lend
helping hand to any OF his friri IS,
and he numbered his friends by he
number OF his acquaintances. He wax
Il peace maker and christian gen le-
man. 1t is not necessary to speak of
his past life to them who Knew him.
He was known far and ide. His name
will never die and his proverbs and
kind sayings will always be the means
OF tightening the hearts of those who
grieve. The light he has kindie1 .or
good in his community will never 90
out. He has raised very honora' 'e
family. He ia the father Of Squire 4 Il.
Sims of Beian Miss. His family haYe II
host OF friends who join them in th ir
sorrow,
"When faith is strong and consc'.c :
clear.
And words of peace the spirit chs
AM, visioned glories half appear
Tis joy, tis triumph then TO die.
CHARLIE SiAI-
The Tupelo journal., 1903-03-20
". 7. Pound Elected.

At the Special Election held on the
18th, for Justice Of the Peace, in the
Third district, the following votes were
cast.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-03-20
w ell Boring and
Pumps.

We have been in the well business time and
desire to engage in the sale Of Pumps and Cylinders in
connection with our business Our Pumps exhi-
bit1on at j. s. Yates Store Spring street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-12
DEATH OF SAMUEL A. LEWIS.
Was a Veteran of the Civil War and
Treasury Clerk.

Samuel A. Lewis, for forty years a clerk
in the internal revenue bureau of the
Treasury Department, died suddenly Mon
day afternoon, following attack of his
heart. He was seventy-three years DID, and
had not been in good health for some time,
although he continued to perform his du-
ties at the Treasury Department. Mr..
Lewis left his desk about the time the de-
partment closed yesterday afternoon and
walked up 10th street. When just below
the Barton Hotel he grew faint from the
heart trouble and leaned against build
ing for support. His old friend, ]. B. Kei-
ser saw his condition and went to his as
sistance. Mr.. Lewis was assisted into the
cafe at the Hotel Barton, but before DR..
GlaZebrook, who happened to be at the
hotel, could do anything for him he ex
pred. Word was sent to Robert A. Lewis
the remains were taken to the home of the
deceased, 1907 S street northwest. The
news of his sudden death was a shock to
his numerous friends.
Mr.. Lewis was a native of Rhode Island.
in which state he lived until 1919 Then he
went across the continent with many other
young men in search of gold in California.
He and others returned without being ma
terally benefited. Upon his return he To-
Gated in West Virginia and entered bust
ness. When the civil war opened he en-
listed in the Cd Rhode Island cavalry, serv-
ing as a lieutenant until wounded. He was
appointed to a clerkship in the Treasury
Department July 3, 1863, more than forty
years ago, and had served continuously
since then, being faithful and intelligent
employe of the government. He was
member of John A. Rawlins Post, No. 1,
G. A. R., and took a deep interest in the
affairs of the organization. The funeral
will be in charge of that post.
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S. THAYER ALERT DEAD.
Noted Civil Engineer and Prominent
Citizen of This City.

S. Thayer Albert died yesterday at Oak
land Md, where he had gone to spend the
summer. He had been in iIl-health for
some time past and the news of his death
was not a surprise to his friends. Funeral
services will be held over the remains this
afternoon at half after o'clock at st.
Johns Church, 10th and II streets.
While not having been in active business
for some years past, Mr.. Albert had achiev-
ed fine reputation in his chosen profess
sion of civil engineer. His father was chief
of engineers in the army, and Mr.. Albert
became connected in a civil capacity with
that branch of the service. He had charge
of much of the work that was done in the
Improvement of the rivers and harbors of
Maryland and Virginia.
1t is claimed for him that he was the
author of the plan which has been carried
out for the reclamation of the Potomac
flats ard that it was his scheme modified
In two particulars by Maj Twining that
was finally adopted. Maj. Twning pre-
pared the flood gates for flushing the
Washington channel and also the tidal
lakes. Mr.. Albert never married. His res
idence was at 125 18th street.
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FOR VV0Ml|EN
Much That Every Wo-
man Desires to
Know
About Sanative Anti
septic Cleansing
And About the Care of the
Skin, Scalp, Hair
and Hands.

Too much stress cannot be placed on the great
value OF Cuticura Soap Ointment and ResOvent
in the antseptic cleansing of the mucous surfaces
and of the blood and circulating fluids. thus afford
ing pure, sweet and economical local and consti-
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placements, pains and Irregularities peculiar to fe-
males. Hence the Cuticura remedies have a Won
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turely aged and invaded by these distressing all
ments well such sympathetic Affections as
anaemia, chorosis, hysteria, nervousness and de-
bilIty.
Women from the very first have fully appreciated
the purity and sweetness, the power to afford i'm
mediate relief. the certainty of speedy and perma-
nent cure, the absolute safety and great economy
which have made the Cuticura remedies the stand
ard skin cures and humour remedies of the civilized
world.
Millions Of the women use Cuticura Soap, as
sisted by Cuticura Ointment for preserving, puri-
flying and identifying the skin, for cleansing the
scalp of crusts scales and dandruff and the stop
ping Of falling hair. for softening, whitening and
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Sold throughout the world. Cuticura Resolvent,
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LABOR AND THE TRUSTS.
Mass Meeting to Be Held at National
Theater Tomorrow Night.

Arrangements for the antitrust mass
meeting of organized labor, which is to be
held In the New National Theater tomor-
row night, are practically completed. H.
w. Sherman. president of the Central Labor
Union. who Is also national secretary of
the Electric Workers, will preside. The
officers of the eighty local unions affiliated
with the central body have been asked to
serve as vice presidents at the meeting,
and nearly all have accepted, and
Messrs. Nathan Newman and Charles
L. Hogan of the New York Big Six Typo
graphical Union. who are in charge Of the
arrangements, have reserved seats for the
delegates to the Internatio Typogra ph-
ical Union and the members Of the Wo-
mems Auxiliary will be given seats in the
stage boxes
The labor circles of Alexandria will be
well represented. The boilermakers the
carpenters and the railway machinists of
that city will come here tomorrow night on
special train. President Samuel Com
pers of the American Federation of Labor
who is now in the middle west is expected
to return in time to deliver an address at
the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-12
GEN. OTIS FIRM.
Says He Stands the Same as Ever in
Union Fight.

Responding to inquiries prompted by The
fight of the International Typographical
Union against the Los Angeles Times. Gen.
Harrison Gray Otis, general manager of the
Times, has made the following statement
of facts concerning business conditions in
that establishment:
'First-The Times is by choice a fra
ternity office and not union office.
"Second-The rates paid to it's skilled and
satisfied workmen are steadily higher than
rates paid for like services in rival union
newspaper offices, either local or distant.
For the fiscal year 1902 the average earn
ings of all linotype operators reached $5.OJ
per day of seven hours.
"Third-There are no complaints from
workmen as to wages, hours or treatment
All are competent, contented, loyal; there
are no strikers or bOycotters in the frater-
nifty; all refused to join the typographical
union, and we don't ask them to join. Our
former union force quit their good places
thirteen years ago. They were not locked
out, but walked out without any adequate
reason. They no longer have any claim
upon the establishment. We owe them moth
ing and no longer require their services. In
brief, the union, whether the local body
in Los Angeles or the international body,
has, under the law, nothing whatever to do
with the Times, it's business or it's work
men, We have no vacancies, and If we had
there Is nothing in the constitution or laws
to make US fill those vacancies with union
printers. We are clearly within our rights
conducting our business lawfully in our own
way, under the broad constitutional guar
antees surrounding all citizens. We stand
now where we have stood for years, refus-
ing to yield to threats, boycotting or coer-
cion of any sort. We stand for liberty, law
and industrial freedom. We have no fnten-
ton of surrendering and no occasion to
surrender. The people have sustained the
Times nobly, and it was never before in SO
good a position financially as at this mo-
ment. Here are the proofs:
Average circulation for August, 1890 (the
month of the original strike), Glib. Aver
age circulation for July, 1903. 1922. In
crease, $3.50. Circulation for first seven
months of 1902, daily average, 30,SO5. Cir
culation for corresponding months of 1903,
daily average, SO, III. Increase, 1912.
"Adver Using for the first seven months of
1902, 16. 465 columns; for the corresponding
seven months of 1903, 900 columns. Aver
age gain for each Of the seven months, 499
columns showing an average gain for each
day of over two and a quarter pages.
Amount paid for labor and salaries in
the twelve months Of the preceding fiscal
year, $3.50, 1896. IS; in the nine months of the
current fiscal year, over $40, 600. Net
profits for the last preceding fiscal year,
SIP ,92S.38; for the nine months of the cur
rent fiscal year. over $142,O 900. Why should
we yield to impotent assaults of defuded
enemies who have no right in law or
morals to interfere with our business?'-
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