davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-01-02

Our esteemed cotemporary, the
Examiner, under the head of can
ti-Saloon-Not Prohi bition." last
week made some marvellous state
ments. 1t pays we'll merited
tribute to the intelligence and in
tegrity of the country when it says
the cities ere voted dry by the
counties. The sober-minded farm
er is the salt that saves, always.
But where the Examiner got its
notion that the prohibition move
ment had it's origin in an effort to
force the saloon keeper to put his
money into other enterprises. is
quite puzzle.
We have talked frequently with
the leaders of the movement for
ten years past, since its inception,
and have for the first time to hear
that fact mentioned as an element
in it. The movement was not
against individuals but had its
basis in the belief that closing the
saloon would tend to the moral
and material benefit of the country
generally. including town and
county. We pause here to say, too,
that we believe the result has win.
dictated the soundness of that doc
trine.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-01-02

Judge E.O. Sykes, of Aberdeen,
spent yesterday in the city ming
ling with his friends. Judge Sykes
came down to escort his charming
daughter, Miss Amilee, to the COL
lege, and incidentally he acted as
the escort for many more pretty I l..
l. & @. girls. who were returning
after the holidays. 1t is seldom that
Judge Sykes visits Colum bus, ex-
cept when called here by duty, and
his friends are glad to have him
with them enjoying a brief respite
from his work.-Columbus Dis
patch.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-01-02
4 Destroyer of Germs.

0pssisi 70 Nsv Oslsess rimss-Dsaocras.
New York, Dec. 24.-Recent ex-
perimente by bacteriologists, made
with q view OF determining how
typhoid germs can be destroyed.
have revealed . number Of curious
facts. These experiments have
demonstrated that various acids
will destroy the germs. but a. the
acids will destroy human beings as
veil. no good result 10 practicable
from their use.
One experimenter dropped lit
tie lemon Juice in Z culture tube
containing typhoid germs. To his
amaxsment. he found that tho acid
in lemon juice shrivsled up and
killed the germs. Commenting
upon this discovery. . local physi-
clan today said:
Typhoid germs must be taken
into the stomach in order to cause
typhoid fever. If, therefore. peo-
pie will put . drop or two of lemon
juice in the water they drink they
will be cafe. All uncooked foods.
such a. salads. fairly teen with ty-
pAoid and other germs. The more
washing Of lettuce. celery, chiokory.
and other vegetables used
- salads will not destroy the
germs, but If people. after washing
their salads, will sprinkle lemon
juice upon them, tho salads can be
eaten without fear Of oontagion.
Officials Of the local Board of
Health and the expsrimenters in
the psychological bureau have
tried lemon juice with just - much
success - was obtained abroad.
The advice il therefore given to
tboee Who wish to avoid typhoid
fever 70 make liberal nee Of tlemon
juioc in their drinking water and
snd in the preparation Of unoooked
IOods.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-01-02


There has been much said OF
late about Hall Of Fame in the
new capitol OF Mississippi, and
whose postTaits should adorn us
wallA eee.
Dilieent search and inquiry have
failed 70 reveal any authority for q
Hall Of Fame" o. anything like
it. forcing the oooclusion that il
originated in the fertile brain Of
como enthusiast and il mere &c
tion. without reality or authority.
not contemplated or provided for
or even limited st BY any legisla.
ton or oompetpnt authority. It il
nonexistent except in Imagination.
There 10 no such thing. Il can
have no place in the Old or new
capitol until created by legislative
authority. All discussion OF what
il shall contain 10 therefore out of
place. The we'll meant bot ridic-
ulous effort to obtain . popular
decision a. 10 the distinguished
men entitled 70 places in the Hall
Of Fame" was wholly without the
ssmAlanoe Of authority or proprie-
~. The constitutions makes the
secretary of state keeper Of the
capitol, bot neither be or any
omoer Of The state has power to
create . Hall Of Fame or anything
like il, or 70 decide for tho state
whose portrait shall 30 hung ON
the wall Of the capitol. All talk
about . HAL Of Fame" Vha.ever
that IL. would seem 20 b prema-
turs. and I'll efforts to obtain por-
traits for il unauthorized.
II the Legislature shall ever
commit the folly OF creating q
Hall Of Fame" TO consist Of pic
lures Of great men and women who
have served Mississippi land sure
~ no others could be sanely
thought Of for such ..distinotion) il
will doubtless provide for q wise
determination Of the selection. land
will not submit il to school chill
dren or any such absurd method
Of deciding. What nonsense the
whole thing ia! Let sensible peo-
pie seriously consider the matter.
and its absurdity and ridiculous
ness will be apparent and the
sooner it is dismissed from discus
sion the better.
jackson Clarion Ledger.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-01-02

DueiAG . euadoo and terrible ossaok Of
seosp o1s lissje girl 80 oneosssioss from
sesasgaleaioa. says 4. L. Spa9osd. post
moseee. Che1oeN 0isA.. and doe q
One 0ino1o Oo9gh Cur - admtaissssed
aod sspeo4od oeeeo. = ss6oood ~ swell.
NJ aD1 ja1a0s4joa. - ~ oseoos and
sAoetly ~ eAtla - possin9 soey I'D
speedily sssOse-eA b suFss eooghs.
onoao, hGnppo sd I'll tAsoaa ond long
tsoob1se. o. 0tao4o OoauA Care Hs-
800 u ~ oARooe ood oAooo oDa oooAleo
- loaGe - eesesjoseo pess. healDA-Giv-
- e9S0n - ~ 49, HAeeaas Dsu0
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-01-02

The peculiar cough which indicates
Group is usually veil known TO mothers Of
croupy children. No time should be lost
in the treatment Of IL, and for this pur-
pose no medicine has received more uui-
versal approval than Chamberlain' CouQh
Remedy. Do not waste valuable time il
experimenting With untried remedies, no
m~aded. but give this medicine q direct
Cd and oil symptoms Of Group will quickly
disappear. For sale By Phoenix Drug
Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-01-02

Nov 70 tie time 20 prepare yoasss,f for
winter. Dee DR.. Hasess's lroL Tonic to
drive oct dissass and 20 ~ yous system 20
sosoosoeolly meet trying winter weather.
II vill make yos veil aad sesosg. and for
tify zoe againss e0lds, easareh. lagsip, 80.
10 10 ~ ~ blood pusi0es end tonic in
The Oosl1. - oafo - 90 The geouiue Dr..
Hastss's Iroa Tonte. foss dSsggiss cells
0od sOoo00oodo %.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-01-02

When the Psalmist David said
that ''all men are liars" he evil
IDENTIFY had in mind the newspaper
correspondents in venexuola. -
Scranton Chronicle.
Why kick tho venezuelss cor
respondents when Jackson il at
your very door.-Biloxi Herald.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-01-02
Newton, Texas.

On December Is left Abe,dseo
for Texas and am now in the Lone
Star State enjoying myself hugely.
! went by way Of New Orleans and
Beaumont. It both Of which plAces
| saw many sights both strange
and new. I went through the
great lake region Of Louisiana
where rice growing, sugar cane
culture end numbering are the
great industries of the State.
Beaumont may be the richest
city in Texas and may produce
more oil than any other city in the
South, and it can claim one more
honor-thst of being the muddiest
city on earth.
went through vast stretches of
level. rice-producing lands which
but a short time since was covered
with a dense growth OF virgin
pine. These have been removed
by great tram companies and man.
ufactured into lum Der and shipped
to all parts of the world. Yhis por.
ton of Texas is sparsely settled.
considered from the standpoint Of
farming, but mining. numbering.
rice growing and oil producing are
the leading industries. While
this is true. this country will in the
near future become the great mar
ket garden and orchard Of the
Southwest.
went from Beaumont to Rogan,
from which place I went by stage
to Newton. the county site OF New
ton county, where my con. Prof.
Fl. Prescott Webb, is president of
Ford male and female college.
This il Aourishing school. char
tered in 1880, and is still supported
by an intelligent and entsrpris-
ing people. find this country On
n boom. I went through the fine.
new brick Jail whose doors were
standing open for want of prison.
ers, and through the fine court
house in course of construction.
which will be completed by
March 10.
The day 1 arrived the locating
corps of engineers of the Orange
e. Northwestern X. X. broke camp
and moved 7 miles further north.
A railroad for this county in the
near future is an assured fsct and
then this county will be among the
first in this great State. / went
through the commodious. two
story building of Ford College,
filled with its apparatus. svide nc
ing modern methods OF teaching,
and felt proud to know my oldest
son was at the head Of this school
and supported by such noble peo-
pie. / never met better people
and l find signs Of prosperity on
every hand and promise Of better
times coming.
i want to mention especially the
kindness of Sheriff T. T. Howard
and Judge G. A. Woods. who
kindly showed me every attraction
and gave much information. I
wish 1 had time and space TO tell
of all the interesting places and
people l have sOen on this trip.
but I can only give . general out
line and leave much to be inferred =
On Monday morning. Deoem-
Der %. I shall leave for Edns.
jackson county, to visit another
son and after remaining there
about four days l shall in all prob
ability go to Ranger. in Estland
to visit q son whom ! have
not seen in 20 years. From thcre |
| propose returning homo some |
poorer but, hope, . little wiser. |
Up to the present I never spent
! more pleasant time. among good
people, in great country, with
IDEAL weather.
With love to friends in my old
nome, remain.
Mrs. 8. 8. MALONE.
December q, 1902.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-01-02

The crowned Asads Ut every nasjon.
The rich 0sn, poor men and Uisers
Al Join in paying tribute ~
DeWites Little Early Rseese.
II. Williams, San Ansoaio. Tex. writes
Little Early Risss pills are the best ever
ussd in ny family. ! sohesisesiugIy REQ
s@sepdd liver, jauodjos, 0aIssia and other
liver troubles. Phoeuix Dr1g Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-01-02
FOR CHANCERy CLERK.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. ROGER
b. JOHNSON as a candidate for Chancery Clerk
Of Monroe county. subject to the Democratic
primary election. january 2. 1863.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-01-02

HERBINE should b uesd to enrich and
purify the blood; is euses all fOrms of
blood disorders. 10 especially ossful in To-
vsss, skin eruptions, boi's. pimPlse, black
heads, serofula, salt shsm and every form
of'biU0d isn pasity; 10 10 . cafe aud effect
ual cure. Price SO esuts. J. 4. Gay.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-01-02

The fragile babe and the growing child
are strengthened By WHITES CRIAM
vkRAIFU0E. Il destsoys worms, gets
digestion % work, and 90 rebuilds che
body. Price IS esats. IA. Gay.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-01-02

Whosoever hes suffered from. pile
knows how painful and troublesoSne shey
are. TABLER'S BUCKEYE PILE ONT
MENT is guaranteed TO cure pilss. Price
so cents in bottles; tubes, IS csuts. IA.
Gay.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-01-02

NUIICE TO TAX PAYERS.
Notice il hereby given III IT,
statutory damages viii b oolleotsi
on al taxes remaining unpaid
after January Let. 1908.
Dec. 20. 1901.
10. CROSBY, Tax OojlS5G
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-01-02
A Scientific Dissoverv.

Kodol docs for the stomaeh that which
1t 10 unable 70 do for itsslf, even vhen bot
slightly disor6ersd OF OVERLOADED. Hodol
supplies the natural juices - diSSesioa
and does the work Of the sto0aGA, polp1-
ing the nervous tension, whils ~ ia0om-
rest and heal. Kodol diGoseo VAQt yOu
eat and enables the stomoeh ao6 6iSoo-
tive organs 70 tFansfos I'll food into rioh,
red blood. Phoooix Dr1G Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-01-02
NONRESIDENT Notice.
Fourth Monday Of February


The STATE of Mississippi. Monroe County.
Chancery Court February Term. 1907
The Fstss4. 1T Mr. Rhosiv Thompson. deceased.
y. + Williams. Executor.
To Miss Sarah HUGHES Langley. Arkansas
You an. hereby eit.a ts f,e aud appear before
the Cha4seers Court Of Monroe county. in said
State TO - holden a tafe court house thereof
in the city - srefsisssf. tii-
Fourth Monday OF February,
1905 then and there Ia show cause. f any there
he. WHY sAs. final account Of v. E. Williams.
Executor Of ghe last Vii and Testament of
Mrs Rh1s.aa THOMPSON. deceased should not be
allowed ard the said Executor finally diScharg
ed. This December -. 49,
r @ JoNPS. Clerk.
IS Z B-JoIiSSoN DC.
Walker / Tubb Solicitors FOR Executor.
January =. Us
The Washington times., 1903-03-08
N GRAW DISREGARDS
TERMS OF AGREEMENT
Signs Jones Of Chicago
American League Team.

NEW YORK March Manage John
J. McGrsw. Of the New York VA
;ioual League team. evidently docs
not know that the baseball war
is at an end. He announced today
that he has signed OutGelder Jones. or
the Chicago Americans. for the SEASONS
Of 1904 and 1905 at a large salary. ami
that The contract with the player was
made before the peace conference at
Cincinnati. Ohio.
McGraw declares that as Jones signed
with Chicago a year ago. with the m-
Outstanding that he would not be re-
served. the player is free 10 do business
with The New Yori. club. 5IcGraw says
that the American League cannot stulti-
fy itself by making an attempt 10 bold
Jones permanently uadar the reserve
rules. Unless the signing Of Jones is
repudiated by the other National League
clubs. there viii be- another baseball
war. McGraw traded Second Basemaa
George smith % Detroit today for Kid
Gleason. who viii again wear a New
York uniform this season.
p. T. Powers had conference today
with 5. r. Angus. Of Detroit. in regard
10 the services OF First Baseman Carr
who was taken from Jersey city by De-
troi;. They finally agreed TO have De-
tr0ir pay whatever drafting price may
be stipulated in the new national agree
ment yet TO be adopted. The same
agreement applies to OutfeIder Oaks
who was in the same box with Carr
The American League men were IN
session during the day almost continu-
ously They we're in conference with a
number OF unknown persons who were
said 10 be lawyers and contractors. sew
eraI Tammany politicians and aldermen
have been sending up their cards TO
President Johnson during he past few
days. and have seen him. II. J. KiIliIea
left for Boston tonight but viii return
Monday The hotel corridors this aft
eraoon we're crowded with baseball men
VINO were anxiOusly waiting for news
The Washington times., 1903-03-08
FALSE COUEtCI-.

60 IS astouis hing how much terrible
suffering % woman will cniure before
taking proper medical treatment. IN th"
many cases o.. contagious blood poison
which have been completely cured hy
the International serum Toxin Co.. those
of the women patients We're always the
worst. NJ" presume women are natrr-
sliy uw.d about taking a new treat
mems. OF. indeed. amy trea;uen; al all.
ior this terrible disease. But we would
like to instantly remove any appre-
hension that any lady may nave so far
as Lsc work OF this company is con
eerued. ard for that reason have ar
ranged both separate entrances and con
sulraJion rooms Tor our lady patients.
avrry woman who is aniicted with
blood poison ia aas Of It's stages who
reads tais announcement should come
at once 10 Suite 5O0-cO5. Evening star
Building. nth ST. and Pa. ave. Wash
ingtou. u. c.. where she viii not only
DC co"rteoueIy received. tut learn OF
Tho many complete cures effected hy the
International Serum Toxin Company.
The Washington times., 1903-03-08
LATE GOSSIP OF THE
WORLD OF PUGILISM
Approaching Mills Eagerly Awaited by the Sporting
World at Large.

made a very poor showing in those bat
rIcs. and he admits that this was the
result OF lack OF condition If conf
dcucc counts TOT anything. Corbctt and
AIcGoFc.n VIII never whip each other.
They have both expressed themselves as
absolutely certain Of victory. and I'm this
instance f. is not case OF talking for
effect Corbctt really believes that Mo
Govern viii be easy game for him. o..
as they say in sporting parlsnce. i'm his
opinion McGovern was made 10 order
for him. He has frequently told the
writer. and not for publication either.
that he would rather fight McCovcrn
than anyone. so confident is he that he
can win.
McGoveru. 900. is confident. but his
confidence in his ability 20 beat the
present champion is based solely upon
the poor showings The latter has made
in his recent contests.
10 matter what McGovern's opinion
suppose that ne respects him 20 a Ger
tain extent as fighter. Having been
easily defeated et his hands once be-
fore. ne viii be more or less cautious
and perhaps not as fearless as when he
has net others. on the other hand
having gained one victory over him,
Corbett viii feel more confident than
ever when ne enters the ring with Nc
Govern. One thing is certain it is
bound 10 be an interesting fight no
matter who wins or how Ions it lasts.
The Washington times., 1903-03-08
SAYS BOARDER HE KILLED
WAS DESPOILER OF HOME

MEMPHIS. Tern. March "A p Tai
iafcrro. a icweler. shot and Instantly
killed Joseph J. Sloan, a piano dealer.
last night in Columbus. Miss. The two
men Ead their business in the same
store. ana sloan boarded with Taliaferro
and his wife
Last night, while Taliaferro was i'll.
according TO his story. his wife left home
and went TO the store where Sloan was.
When Taliaferro went down he found the
door locked He unlocked it. and. ne
declares. he saw enough 10 justify any
man in shooting
The Washington times., 1903-03-08

The Si"ber Serum Treatment. owned
and administered by the Iuterns tional
serum Toxin Co. Suite 3C0-3O5. Evening
Star Building. i1th ST. and Pa. ave.
Washington. ID. G.. is q entertainments in
lection. and is the only agency which
will completely eradicate contagious
blood poison from the human system.
II has effected hundreds OF cures that
arc simply marvellous. Come as eocr
as possible 90 the company's Offices. in
vestiEate. and be convinced Remain
away. and you are unnecessarily suffer
ing one more day from this terrible
disease. tor which az least "a perfect and
complete cure has been founG
The Washington times., 1903-03-08
CARROLL INSTITUTE
PLAYERS NOW IN LEAD
Little Doubt Remains as to
Outcome Of Race.

Last week was a dull one as far as
local amateur athletics were concerned.
In the District Basketball League
there was no decided change in the
standing or the teams The strong Car
roll institute team. which has gained
such big lead over its competitors for
the championship. defeated the Ordway
Rifles Monday and all hope OF heading
10 now seems futile
Tire fact that the Carroll Institute
team VIII probably have everything is
own way the remainder OF the season.
does not totally detract interest from
the race. as there IS a hard struggle
being vagad By the Morton Cadets. the
l. n. G. - ard the Corcoran Cadet
Corps for second position. The Morton
Cadets at present hold this position.
with an advantage OF ono game over the
3 ". C.. A.. which leads the Corcorans'
FIVE By a like margin The Corcora1s
won from .he Cuthbert Glass Athletic
Association Friday. The T. VI. G. A.
has the CuthberJs for its opponent In
the only game scheduled for this week,
and it is likely the former team viii
win. in which event it viii materially
strengthen rs lead over the Corcorans-
Following is the standing OF the teams:
The Washington times., 1903-03-08
PHILIP ]. DIVER DENIES
THAT oDOM IS IN CHARGE

NEW YORK. March Philip j. Dwy-
er declares that be viii make change
of trainers. The report was pubHsned
recently that Jack Odom would have en-
tire charge OF the string The D"yer
horses will remain in charge Of Joe Nc
CLAIM. who has trained for Mr. Dwyer
since Frank McCabe severed his connec-
ton with the stable
Odom had charge Of that division OF the
yrver stable which raced at Saratoga
aqd Morris Park last year, but VIII nave
10 connection with the stable the com
ing season.
The Washington times., 1903-03-08

one or the most direct and straight
forward medical books ever seen has
just been issued. AND IT has Sd
NAME To he sure. the appropriate and
helpful legend OF Hope" f. used as a
subtitle. but otherwise there's n out
side evidence OF the inside truth and
advice Any person sending name and
address TO Dept A." Internal iouaI
Serum Toxin Company. a00-3O5 Evening
Star Building. nth So. and Pa. ave.
Washington. ID. c.. viii receive free go a
plain envelope I'll VARIABLE treatise on
The only cure for specific blood poison
ing.
The Washington times., 1903-03-08
Az AWFUL TOI,oN.

We have yet 20 hear Of more danger
Gus poisons than mercury or potash
Many conservative newspapers are de
nouncing their iudiscriminate sale by
druggists. Yet many physicians con
tinue 10 prescribe mercury and potash
Tor specific Hood poison-foTcinC their
pationts 20 exchange one Kind OF pois-
oninS for another. The number OF this
The Washington times., 1903-03-08

McNair. L. S. y. A; Abbott. T. p. sec
ond: J. V. MulHgan. J. p. 8. third iis47'.
0.J5.
Penn Charter Boys Latin School re
Law racc-WOn by Penn Charter; BOYS
Latin school, second Time, 2-A4 10
Baltimore Athletic CLUB Mary lana
Athletic Club relay race-Won by Mary
land Athletic Club. Baltimore Athleuc
club. second Time. PAS 80
Georgetown iutcr-class relay race
Won by 1903: 1904. second Time
. 30 10
OLYMPIA Athletic Club-Carroll lnsti-
trte relay racc-Wcn 10y Olympia 4 g
Carroll Institute. second Time. 2.2@ To-
CcrnclI-Coumbia relay rGce-Non ny
Cornell: Columbia, second. Time, 2.''
80
gfeorgctovr -Pernsylvaui relay race
Won by Pennsylvania. George-o "h-
-ocond Time 2:31 -.
Running high jump; haudicap-Wcn d.
W. H. Green. 3. A. c.; s l. Jones
\ Y. A. g. second; r F. LeAiat. o.
A. C.. third Height. feet. Gi4 inches
Sixteen-pot.ud shot put; handicap
Won by r. sheldon. y. y. A. C., D. a.
Bovd. l.. p. second; J. J. Curran, g. u
third. Distance. - feet 8 Inches
The Washington times., 1903-03-08
PEDRO SCLINo ESCAPES
FROM THE ALHSHOUSE

While quarantined in the Almshouse'
Pedro SoIino. an aged Italian. eludea
the watchmcn on Friday. and escaped
from the institution. lie is still al
large. solino was confined in small
corridor Of the building with a number
Of other inmates. who were also under
quarantine.
The Washington times., 1903-03-08

NEI|UIIE TOT ID" WIN
Friday. March 13. Cuthbert Glass a.
A. VS. Y Il c. A. National Guard
ArmOry.
There were no games played during
the past week in the District Indoor
Baseball league. The standing OF the
clubs is as follows:
The Washington times., 1903-03-08

Harry Forbes share Of the receipts in
his aght with Andy TobeH in Detroit
vas s1135. The Englisbman received
S735.
The Washington times., 1903-03-08

Joe Ca9tilIion. manager OF the Milwau-
kee American Association team. has put
IN a claim for Lachance. first baseman
Of les; years American League team in
Boston. and Tommy Dowd-
The Washington times., 1903-03-08

s1.zs to Baltimore and Return Every
Saturday and Sunday via B. & o.
The Washington times., 1903-03-08

All trains both WAYS both days except Royal
Limited. leaving Washington and Baltimore
9 80 3. M.
The Washington times., 1903-03-08

the International Athletic Club Of
Fort Erie. Ontario. has secured one good
bout for this month On the 31sJ George
Gardiner and Jack Root viii meet In a
tvenJy-round bout for 60 per cent Of the
gate receipts