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The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
TO MEMORY OF SHABBONA.
A Simple Monument of Gray Granite
Erected To the Famous Pot
tnwatomie Chief.

Bloomington, ILL.,, Oct. PA simple
monument of gray granite to the mem
ory OF shabbona, the famous chief OF
the Pottawatomies, was dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies at Morris Fri
day. There were addresses by p. A.
Armstrong, president of the Shabbona
Memorial association; Congressman
Thomas J. Henderson, Of Princeton,
and Charles Gunther, Of Chicago
Shabbona aided the whites in their
contests with the other Indians. and
was the orator of the red men in the
last great council held east OF the Mis-
sissippi, and which took place with the
agents of the government In 1896. He
died in Morris in 1853. deeply respected.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
Planters up In Arms.

The planters in Amite county are
again up in arms against the labor
agents, some Of whom it seems have
renewed on a small scale their old
efforts to induce the negroes to leave
for other sections. A communiea-
tion from a prominent citizen of
Berwick says: "V1e consider the
labor troubles cauaed by whitecap-
ing as settled in Amite county, and
the only thing we feel any fear of is
the Vaccinations Of labor agents.
To all such we gire fair notice to
keep out of our county or we will
resort to extreme measures"
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
Mississippi State News
General Frost Reported.

The weather bureau bulletin re-
ports that the mean daily tempera-
ture ranged slightly above normal
the fore part of the week and much
below normal the last two days.
Light to heavy frost was general
over the central and northern coun-
ties on the 10th. Light to moder-
ate rainfall occurred in the central
and southern portions of the State.
Under exceptionally favorable
weather conditions cotton picking
has generally made very rapid prog
ress and is nearing completion in
many central and southern coun-
ties. Notwithstanding the lateness
of the crop, picking is well advanced
in the delta and northern counties.
There has been a slight improve
ment in the crop as reported from
Attala and Oktibbeha counties,
where the yield is better than ex-
pected, while in some Localities the
yield appears to grow lighter as
picking advances. On the whole
there has been slight change in the
yield outlook. Owing to the abb
sence of heavy rains the staple is be-
ing secured in unusually fine condi-
tion.
Corn gathering continues, the
yield being very satisfactory. Sor-
ghum is. beng made into molasses
with fairly good yield. Peas and
sweet potatoes are generally short
crops. Fall crops have been some
what revived in some counties, but
are generally not promising. Pas
lures are much in need of a good
rain
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
The N. ]. & c. Bond Case.

The briefs in the Natchez, jack
son & Columbus railroad bond case,
wherein Kinds and Adams counties
are interested in the sum of $780,
900, have not yet been submitted to
Chancellor Mayes, and it is, there
fore, impossible to forecast when a
decision may be expected in the pro-
ceeding. The suit is one of great
importance, not only on account Of
the large amount involved, but also
the legal questions at issue, and
Chancellor Mayes states that he will
render a written decision after the
briefs are filed and are given proper
consideration.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
.HEADlNG BACK TO ZION
A Portion of Dowie's "Restoration
Hostn Takes the Back Track.
Many OF Them Are suffering From
Colds Contracted In Their work
In New York.

New York, Oct. 24.-At least ia0
members of Dowies army" left, Fri
day, on special train of Ave coaches
over the West Shore road for Zion
City. H.. In charge of Deaoons ]. w.
Crane and daughter. Wilhite, Lauder,
Ely. Pettinger. Peterson, Ropp, Steven
son and Funger
According to Deacon Neweombe, the
Zionites were bound for Zion because
others wished TO come to New York,
"As many as leave will be replaced
by new recruits" said the deacon
Many of the party were suffering
from colds brought on by exposure In
the work of house-to-house visitation
and the many changes from the heat
ed atmosphere of the garden to the
piercing air.
While his lieutenants were looking
after the excursionists at Weehawkenl
Dowie was left almost alone to con-
duct the early morning service at the
garden.
During his address he said that he
had received about so letters during his
stay here, all of which either threat.
ened him with murder or kidnapping.
Some of them were signed Commit
tee He said he was not afraid. lie
announced that he expected 200 more
of his followers to arrive here ON Mon
day with fresh supply of provisions
Many members of the host received
a severe shock, Friday, when they were
informed by the railway companies
that their tickets would have to be
used during the early part OF next
week. It had been understood, II IL
said, that all the tickets were good for
two weeks. but now 1t Is said that
most of them will have to return sew
eral days sooner or lose their transpor-
tation.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
Wreck on the N. G. 0.

Last week a serious wreck oc-
Cured at Wheelers, on the Mobile
6 Ohio, in which three men lost
their lives. It was hcad-on col
lision- in which Tom Perry, engi-
neer, and his firelHan, Smith, we're
killed; also another fireman named
Blackwell. A double-header run
:s:;;ng north, which was on The side
track. the south bound freight train
and three engines were demolished
.r5 sixtee7 cars were wrscked.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
The Rapid Growth of eulfport.

The rapid growth of the port of
Gulfport as shipping point is very
gratifying to all Mississippians. 1t
is probable that no other Southern
port has assumed such proportions
in so short a time. Last year the
registered net tonnage of the port
was only 1913 tons, and the total
of lumber shipped was 19,007,-
237 feet. For the first nine months
of this year the tonnage of the har-
Dor shows that there has been an
enormous increase, the total amount
being $4,000, while the shipments OF
lumber for the same period amount
to 73,461,445. Thirty-one sea-go-
ing vessels entered the port during
the year 1902, while during the last
nine months 73 sea-gong ships have
entered the port. This is remark
able increase and shows that Gulf
port is rapidly forging to the front
as Southern port.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
A YEARS GRACE FOR BUTLER.
Former Secretary of state Says SUI
preme Court Can Not Reach But
Ier's Case Before Fall of 1904.

St. Louis, Oct. PAN. X. McGrath,
former secretary Of state, says Of the
Butler and other cases before the su-
preme court:
In the present congested condition
Of division No. 2. before which are the
cases Of Butler and others. the Butler
case can not be reached in its order
before the middle or after the October
call Of the court in 1904
This division has jail cases enough
before 1t demanding immediate con-
sideration to keep It occupied between
this and the next April term"
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
CLARENCE BARNES
FOUND NOT GUILTY
The First Ballot Was Unanimous
and in Favor of Aequittal.
PATHETIC SCENES IN COURT
The Defendant and Ills wife, Who
sat Side by side During the Trial,
Cried Like Children and Audi
cncc Was Deeply Moved.

Troy. Mo, Oct 24.-Clarenee A.
Barnes was acquitted Friday of the
enarge of numbering Representative
Rhodes Clay at Mexico. Mo. in August.
1909. The jury returned verdict of
not guilty at 4:55 o'clock Friday after
noon after being out As minutes. The
jurors agreed on the FIRST hallott.
A tap ON the jury room door told
that the jurymen were anxious to re-
turn the verdict. A path was made
for the jurors through the center aisle
of the court room, which was crowd
ed almost TO suifoeatlon Foreman
Horatio Humphrey handed the verdict
To Judge Shelton, who read
we. the Jury. find the defendant not
guilty as charged"
Cheer after cheer greeted the de-
cision So demonstratiye were tho peo-
pie In the court room Tat 1t was sew
eral minutes before Judge Shelton re-
stored order The judge reprlmanded
the spectators severely for their con
duct.
A sigh of relief escaped Mrs. A, G.
Barnes and her daughter, lrma, mother
and sister of the defendant, as the YER
diet was read Then they burst into
tears. Clarence Barnes. too. was hap
py, and in the space of few minutes
he had shaken hands with perhaps fifty
a.. F4ta nbaH In IL
late him.
Col. Clay walked up and down the
pavement In front Of the courthouse
during the time the jury was out. The
verdict reached him through one OF
the attorneys for the state. II is said
that It affected him greatly and was a
severe disappointment.
Before the case was submitted to the
Jury Friday afternoon, the case had
+ the appearance of a funeral Instead OF
a cold court trial. The audience wept
as we'll as the defendant and his faith
ful little wife at his side, and Col.
Green Clay. the hoary-headed father OF
the deceased representative.
The first sad scene was when At
torney Voolfolk Tor the state told oi
his association with the brilliant young
representative In the state Legislature
and what generous and reliable pub
lie servant he was, and as he held up
the dead mans coat, he said: AL
/ though Rhodes Clay's mouth Is closed
/ forever, and his body lies under the
sod Of his own county, yet the three
| ghastly holes in this coat tell the
story Of his murder"
The old father wept bitterly, and
Barnes friends sympathtized with him,
although they think IL was case OF
self-defense. Another equally sad
scene, If not more so, was the closing
argument of Frank jesse. for the de-
fense. He told the beautiful story OF
Ruth and Naomi, and said he could
see Clarence Earnest going to his
faithful little wife the evening Of their
wedding last June. on the very day
he was indicted for the murder. and
entreatlng her to remain with her
mother. but no, like Naomi, she chose
his God and his fate, although 1t
might be felon's cell.
The defendant and his wife, who sat
side by side, cried like children, and
the audience seemed deeply moved.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
AS AN ACT OF Comfy.
The Surrender of Kratz VIII Call
For Reciprocity on Our Part.

For HtctprOcfty on Ohr IHft-
Washington, Oct. 24.-The state de-
partment has arranged for the return
from Mexico TO st. Louis for trial OF
the alleged boodler. Chas. g. Kratz.
The constitution of Mexico making 1t
impossible TO surrender fugitives from
this country charged with bribery COM
mitter prior to the negotiation Of the
new extradition treaty, the state de-
partment has called on the Mexican
government to surrender Kratz as an
act of comfy, very unusual proceed
ing on the part of the United States
government Mexico has law allow
ing fugitiyes to be surrendered under
such a call, even when their alleged
crimes are not extraditable under
treaty. The only requirement is that
the nation seeking the surrender Of
such a fugitive shall engage to grant
any similar request coming from Mex
leo. The state department is waiting
to hear further from Gov. Dockery Of
Missouri before issuing the final pa
pers accrediting Misssouri's agents
with authority TO receive Kratz.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
Contractor Heck Killed.

George HI. Heck, levee contract
or, was shot and killed last week at
his leyee camp near Friars Point, by
a negro named Fleak Mccoy. The
negroes at the camp got into a row
over a crap game, when Mr.. Heck
went out to quell the disturbance,
and, while acting as peacemaker,
had some words with Will Mccoy,
whom he struck with shotgun. As
he did so, Fleak Mccoy, a brother
of viii, drew his pistol and shot Mr..
Heck twice. Before falling Mr..
Heck emptied his shotgun into the
abdomen of his assailant.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
New Capitol Rules.

A we'll prepared set OF rules and
regulations governing the new
eapitol were promulgated last
week and every effort will be
made to see that they are properly
enforced. The capitol commission
will endeayor in this effort to secure
the cooperation and assistance of
all occupants of the statehouse and
tbe visitors as well. The rules post
ed are as follows:
/. There must be no marking,
scratching or writing of any kind
on any Of the walls, columns, doors,
windows or floors.
2. There must be no splitting or
throwing tobacco guilds or cigar
stubs on the floor or in any out-of-
the-way place.
3. Hands, arms and shoulders
must be kept from the windows or
glass. wherever it may be.
4. Feet must be kept from the
furniture, and tables must not be
cat upon.
5. Persons must not in any way
interfere with the lighting arrange
ments or other mechanism about the
building.
g. No driving or riding will be
allowed anywhere on the grounds
except on the drives or roadways.
7. Animals will not be allowed to
stand under the port cocherie, ex-
cept long enough to load and unload,
but may be held on the roadway so
as not to interfere with the rights
Of others. Animals will not be al
lowed to be hitched anywhere on the
grounds under any circumstances.
A violation of the rules will be
prosecuted under Section 1000 of
the Code. Porters or other employees
must not be called upon to do other
work than that prescribed for them
bv the keeper of the capitol.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
statehouse Force.

Although he has very limited
iorce Of assistants, Maj. r. A. Dean.
.he keeper Of the capitol, is manag-
ing 70 keep the big building in very
good shape. He has only five por-
,ers to attend to the work, when a
lorce OF twice the size is needed. An
eHort viii be made, however, to wor-
y along with existing conditions
an'll after the Legislature meets A
icfce OF fifteen hands are employed
% the grading work.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
Want a Carpet.

The capitol commission has been
requested to purchase a carpet of
some sort for the Supreme Court
room. and within the next few days
the floor will be covered with neat
design, to be selected by the com
missioners. AT present the pro-
ceedings of the court are frequently
interrupted and annoyed by foot
falls on the hard flooring, and as the
acoustic properties of the room are
not Of the best, it is imperative that
something be done to improve the
room
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
Activity in Delta Lands.

There seems to be great activity
in Delta lands just now. The gov
ernor last week approved q batch Of
charters, and among them we're
three charters for land companies
domiciled in Bolivar county. Each
charter called for capital stock to
The amount OF 100000, and all we're
incorporated BY the same persons
Judging from. this, transactions IN
Bolivar county real estate must GER
tainls be on boom.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
Newton,s Increase.

The assessment roll for the town
of Newton, which has just been ap-
proved by the board Of aldermen,
shows an increase in valuation Of
Si1,379 for 1903 over 1902. The
total valuation Of real and person
al property for last year was $319,-
764, while this year it amounts to
S331,143.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
To Sell Grounds.

1t is learned that bill has been
drawn up by one of the members of
the next legislature providing for
the sale of the old capitol building
and the grounds upon which it is
placed. 1t is the purpose of the
law to sell all of the grounds and
repeal the law passed at the last leg
islature giving the south half of the
grounds upon which the monument
to Jefferson Davis stands to the
Confederate soldiers as a Confed-
crate park. This section of the bill
will Inject with strong opposition.
The monument was built by the
good women Of Mississippi after
years of hard work. 1t is the only
monument of its kind in the State,
and any effort TO remove it will be
fought to the end by the Confeder-
ate soldiers and their friends.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
BRIEF CABINET MEETING.
ontx Fonr Members Presenf-bris-
80. pestml Investlaaffon Re-
port wiIi BE Keady Monday.

washington. Oct. 24.-Friday's meet
Ing Of the cabinet was brief Only four
members, SECRETARIES Hay and Cortei-
YOU. Postmaster-General Payne and
Attorney-G General Knox were present.
The postmaster-general announced that
the report Of Mr.. Bristow on the post
Office investigation would be placed in
the hands of the president either to-
day or Monday. 1t has not been de-
cided when the report will be given
To the nublic
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
pynamlters al Plttsboro.

The outside door of the treasur-
er's safe of Calhoun county was
blown off last week by burglars.
They failed to get inside the vault,
hat secured some small change that
was left outside the vault.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31

R. II. Henry, Of the Clarion
Ledger, and Chancellor Fulton, of
the State University, returned last
week from Washington, where they
went for the purpose of seeing if it
was not possible to have a thorough
geological survey of the State made
by the United States government.
The government has made a partial
survey of the State, but it is by no
means complete. They called on the
director. of the geological depart
ment while in Washington and laid
their request before him. While they
were given no absolute promise in
regard to the matter, the officials
seemed to give the matter a fayora-
BILE consideration, and acknowledged
that such survey should have been
made before now. They are hope
ful that the senator's and congress-
men from this State will take up the
matter and help get it through. The
legislature of the State some years
ago memorialized congress to make
such a survey, but it was never done.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31

Springfield. ILL.,, oct 24-The Trad
ers' Mutual Life Insurance Co. Of
Springfield, has been declared insoIvent
By Judge Owen p. Thompson, and w.
J. Butler, of this city. named as re-
ceiver. There was evidence of mis-
management.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31

New York, Oct. PA case involving
the entire aluminium industry OF the
country has been decided here, the
United States court OF appeals uphold
ing the validity Of the so-calied Brad
ley patent for smelling by the use OF
eIec;ricftv.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
Stationery Company Closes.

The Mississippi Stationery Com
pany of Yazoo City closed its doors
last week. The company's assets
win be sufficient TO meet liabilities.
A general printing business was car
ried on BY the company.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31

Jackson. Miss. Oct 24.-State Rev
enue Agent Adams has fiIed suit against
citizens of Kinds county for $4,000. 600
back taxes. mostly in the city Of Jack
son. Twenty-Five per cent. Of the claims
can probably be established.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
incoming treasurer Dead.

0. o. Moxey, a popular citizen Of
Union county, lately nominated for
county treasurer, died at his home
in New Albany last week. Mr.. Mox-
ey had been in failing health for a
number Of years, and had been res
ident of New Albany only month.
A petition was soon circulated for
names to be placed on the ticket to
elect his successor, thus saving the
the county the expense Of special
election.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31

Youngstown, o., Oct. 24.-Notice was
posted at the Ohio works OF the Car
negie Steel Co. Friday. that operations
will be resumed Sunday at midnight.
The works have been closed for goms
time. About 5000 men are aifestsd.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31

Cleveland, o.. Oct. 24.-Bnrglars
gained an entrance, Thursday night.
10 the store-room OF the Deutsch Jew
elry Co, and secured diamonds TO the
value OF $4,000. The police thus far
have not been able to secure any trace
Of the burxlrrs
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
.arnirf,. Re.lenatIon Accepted.

Washington, Oct. 24.-Postmaster-
General Payne Friday accepted the
resignation Of William X. Landvoigt,
chief OF the division OF classification
OF mails of the post office department,
TO take effect at the close OF business
to-day.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31

Pittsburg, oct. 24-Fire Friday nignt
destroyed the big repair shops OF the
Pittsburg G. Western railroad In Ale
gheuy. Loss, 100000. Five hundred
workmen are thrown out Of employ
men<
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31

Paris, Ill. Oct 24.-The reunion OF
Illinois ex-prisoners of war closed at
Kansas. Thursday, officers being elect
ed as follows: President, Col John b.
Reid. Greenyilie; secretary and treas
urer. DR. John Little. Bloomington.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
The DritIsh Ambassador.hip.

London, Oct. 24.--The Exchange Tel
egraph Co. says Sir Henry Mortimer
Durand, the British ambassador at
Madrid, viii probably succeed the late
Sir Michael Herbert as ambassador OF
Great Britain to the United States.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
Cotton Blocked II senatopia.

The accumulation of cotton on
the Senatobia market is almost as
bad as it was year ago. About 400
bales are lying on the ground and
platforms. The railroad seems un-
able to handle the cotton. The
farmers are making preparation to
start the wagon train at once.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-10-31
Coast Towns to Consolidate.

Scranton and Pascagoula are
about to consolidate and will be
known as Pascagoula. The city Of
ilelals of the two towns have agreed
to the consolidation and the people
want it, so it is very likely the
change in the name of the capital of
jackson county will soon be brought
about
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
THE TRUE PATRIOT
REARS A BIG FAMILY
Apostle Smoot Delivers Opinion
on Race Suicide.

SALT LAKE. Utah April Ten
thousand Mormons attended the annual
conference of the Mormon Church held
in the great Tabernacle, and cheercd
Senator Reed Smoot, the apostle. when
he delivered a stirring speech indorstng
the race suicide theory of President
Roosevelt.
Listening to the apostle were fathers
Of from ten TO seventy children Smoot
ignored the line of discussion followed
by other Mormon leaders, and launched
forth into talk on increasing the birth
rate.
The true patriot" declared the
speaker, is the man who reaTs a biz
family. and teaches his sons TO love
their country Let people sneer at
families of thirteen and fourteen. but
the fathers of such families are the
backbone OF the Republic
There are TOO many people who do
not want 10 be bothered with children
There are TOO many unwilling fathers
and mothers It was one of the first
laws given to man We ought certainly
10 love the children better than we. DO
the lap dog President Roosevelt has
called attention TO the question Of race
suicide Mrs. Roosevelt is thankful that
she is a mother. and can bring her child
rem up 10 be American citizens I wish
I could say to the world, Stop this race
suicide. If you don't want families,
don't get married. -"