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The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13

lightful advantage when placed in a
room papered in one of the lovely foli-
age effects-can you think of anything
cooler : looking than wind agitated
greenery on a pearl-gray background?
This particular table is thirty inches
in length. The top is adjustable and
may be set at various angles by those
who do not like a fiat surface to read
or write on, and the folding wings are
designed to hold magazines and the
like, and may be adjusted to any de-
gree of roominess.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13
Fish Pirates Busy.

Seattle, Wash.-Fish pirates have
inaugurated a reign of terror on the
lower Sound waters. Their boldness
is unprecedented. Repeatedly, whom
bribery failed, they have held up
keepers of fish traps at the point of a
gun. 1t is estimated that between $50
and 200 fish pirates are operating
there. A request has been made for
Federal protection,
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13
Cardinal Gibbons Takes Leave.

Rome.-Cardiual Gibbons was re-
ceived blythe Pope in private audi
ence. In a lengthy conference Plus
X, renewed his expressions of later
est in America. already made manifest
by his reception Wednesday of the
pilgrims from the United States. The
Pope said he should like to have had
the cardinal remain in Rome for some
time, in order that he might become
thoroughly acquainted with all quts-
tions connected with the United
States, but his holiness did not insist,
being aware. he said, of the cardinals
delicate of health and bis suffering
from hot weather. In closing the au-
dience the Pontiff charged Cardinal
Gibbons 10 carry the apostolic bene-
diction to all the faithful of America.
After his private audience Cardinal
Gibbons presented to the Pope the
Rev. Dennis O'Connell, rector and
Father Charles P. Grammar, professor
of theology at the Catholic University
at Washington, and Father p. G. Ga
van, the CARDINALS secretary. The
Pope spoke most affabie to each, and
said to Rector O'Connoll that he knew
the importance of the Catholic Uni
versity at Washington and would do
all possible to further its interests and
prestige.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13
REQUIRED to Give 800 Bond

Chancery Judge Stone Deayours
has heard the heabus corpus trial
of Walter Burnsides and Marvin Deer
man, who have been in Jail since May
s. charged with setting fire to a house
ia the Miridian Quarters at Hatties-
burg. A bond OF 50, 500 was required
OF each to appear at the Circuit Court
10 Qctahara
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13

Indianapolis, Ind.-The Nationa,
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Join.
ers, with headquarters in this city has
received applications for charters fol
three unions of the brotherhood in
Porto Rico. The climatic conditions
in the island, With q view OF estimat.
ing the death rate, will DO studied be.
Tore tbs charters are grated,
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13
Big CoOperage Branch Factory.

1t is announced that the Psducah
Cooperage Company is to establish q
branch factory in Jackson. The old
Johnson brickyard has been leased by
the Company, and the factory building
will be erected in a few weeks. The
factory will give employment to about
forty hands, and will release over
81, 900 q month in wages.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13
Sheriff Williamson Dead.

Sheriff L. w. Williamson, Of De
Soto County, Miss, who was shot
three times at fernando by w. II.
Moody, the county surveyor of the
same county, died Of his wounds
shortly after at Memphis. Moody was
spirited away from the fernando jail
to escape a mob. He is confined at
Senatobia.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13

Both Secretary Wilson and Chief
Entomologist Howard were seer with
reference TO the rumor that the Next
can boil weevil had crossed the Mis-
sissippi river, and had been dis
covered at the Louisiana Experimental
Station. Mr.. Howard would not be
quoted for publication. though cont.
dentialIy he expressed hi. opinion
quite frankly.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13
Labor Day Parade,

At a large and enthusiastic meeting
of the Central Trades and Labor
Council at Vicksburg, it was decided
to have a Labor Day Parade there this
year. The event will be something
new for Vicksburg, and it will be made
the occasion for a number of interest
ing incidents. 1t is expected that over
o thousand men will be in line.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13
Shortage Made Good.

New York.-It is stated that the
shortage Of 5000, 900 reported to have
been discovered recently in the ac-
counts of a former official of Dunlap
& Co., which fell almost entirely upon
the Dunlap private estate, of which
the man was an executor, has been
made good.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13

are already hung and the nan who
bought them must have been color
blind. No sky ever showed n brighter,
more noisy blue than those blinds. The
building Is the Moore Block, on one of
the four corners about which Oyster
Bay life throbs. 1t is owned by the
man who keeps the grocery on the
street floor.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13
Held for Alleged Perjury.

Chief of Police B. M. Moffett re-
ceived instructions to arrest Frank B.
Moore, a photographer, who recently
came to Hattiesburg, from New Or
leans. Moore was incarcerated in the
county Jail. Moore is said to be want
ed in New Orleans for Perjury.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13

A member Of the Columbian Oon-
gress writing from Bogota under date
of July IL, says that the probabilities
then were against the ratification Of
the canal treaty by the Senate. Its
rejection being possible on the ground
that il constituted an open violation Of
the Constitution, which does not sane.
ton . cession OF territory and ver
eighty.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13
Fire Does Damage In Warehouse.

A fire occurred in the cotton pick
cry and cotton warerooms OF George
81. Tierney & Go. at Vicksburg caus-
ing q loss of about $4,000 with $3.50 in
urance. During the fire Louie Po-
destA, a member Of the ere department
was injured severely In the arm.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13

Clement NJ. Smith has de clined the
appointment as chief justice of New
Mexico rendered him ~recsntly by
President Roosevelt. Mr.. Smith gave
no reason for his action, but it is be.
lieved that no was influenced by the
sentiment existing In the territory
against the appointment Of . non-resi-
dent to the chief iusticsship.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13
Remains of Clark Arrive From Texas.

The remains of George A. Clark,
who was killed in a railroad accident
at Victoria, Tex, we're buried at Water
Valley. He was reared seven miles
south of Water Valley; was twenty
eight years of age, and was a young
man of exemplary character. He was
formerly a conductor on the Illinois
Central Railroad.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13

A German scientist who has spent
eight years in Patagonia says that
Patagonians viii soon be extinct.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13

The State Department has been in
formed by Counsel General Gudger,
at Panama. that telegraphic commu-
nicasion between Pansma aud Bogota
has been resumed,
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13

Flower growers in the South OF
France and other favored climes find
1t profitable to send the products OF
their skill to British markets,
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13
Company to Improve Seashore Resort.

The Mexican Gulf Land Company
has been organized at G~ulfport. The
capital stock fully paid up is 800, 900.
The company has purchased the Hen
derson Point property, and will devel-
OPP a modern resort. and assist in the
building of a hotel and a street rail-
way in Gulfport.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13
Tho Suicidal Mania.

The rate of suicides per 1000 900 in
London is ninety-ive; in Brussels. Der.
lin, Stockholm and st. Petersburg roo
and in Paris and Vienna 400.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13

Th;rty-five Of the 240 art~illerymen,
ordered out two weeks ago on a march
OF $50 miles to Camp Douglas, Wis.,,
have deserted according to reports
received from Fort Sheridan.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13
Engineer Brown Killed.

L
While Engineer Brown, on the
Make branch OF the Gulf and Ship
Island Railroad, was under his engine
doing some repair work at McHenry,
a freight train backed off the main
line, striking the engine and killing
Brown instantly.
Hotel and Law Office Destroyed by Fire
The Delta Hotel, McLaurin and
Clements law office and a cabin has
been burned at Rolling Fork. Only the
trunks and clothing of the guests were
saved out Of the hotel. McLaurin &
Clements saved all of their library
valued at So, 900.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13
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President RoosevelR's =;
= Summer home,
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HEN the President returned

WW wyHEN the President returned
I'M to his summer home at
xAI Oyster Bay, l.. L., the
NM townspeople greeted him
IN M with enthusiastic cere-
mony. The younger chill
dren, with their usual horde of pets,
went to Oyster Bay several weeks be-
fore the Presidents arrival. The i'm
provements at Sycamore Hill, as the
Roosevelt estate is called, have been
without ~pretensions from an architec-
tural standpoint, but merely designed
to extend the capacity of the quarters
for guests and servants, so that the
hospitality of the Roosevelt home may
be wen broader than before. The
Presidents estate comprises ninety
seven acres. of which more than thirty
are heavily wooded. A vegetable gar
den occupies two acres, and fifteen
acres are given up to lawn. The house
Is q rambling frame structure. with
Immense rooms and a great portico.
The library is n of the features Of the
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13

The Voice of Experience.
The breaker at the seashore are not
always those that dash ON the beach,
Philadelphia Telegraph.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13

Chairman Klssel. OF the Nationa ]
Irrigation congress has received q
cablegram from A~dolphus Busch OF
st. Louis, dated Sob wslbaoh. Ger
many, offering a silver loving cup, val
ued at $500 for the beat exhibit OF
hops grown in the arid States and
Territories to be shown at the coming
session OF the National Irrigation oon-
g-ess at Ogden.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13

The navy department has authorized
a denial Of the report that the Euro
pean squadron Is destined to Chinese
aad japanese waters. It il stated that
the cruise OF the squadron will prob
ably be confined to the M editeranean
until December next when the entire
squadron will sail for the West Indies
to take part In the maneuvers.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13

Senators Willard, of Nebraska, aad
Hepburn, of Idaho, were the guests of
the president at luncheon at Oyster
Bay a few days ago. To them Presi-
dent Roosevelt stated his desire re-
specting financial legislation at the ap-
preaching session Of congress. Senator
Willard agreed with the president as
to the desirability Of q more elastic
system Of currency than the present
one, but he was quite positive that
the government itself ought to be be-
hind every dollar Of currency issued,
so that no question Of its value ever
would be raised. He expressed the
belief that government bonds in suffi-
Gent quantities now we're out standing
to afford a basis for currency issues.
He said he would favor the fright kind
Of a measure" looking to the greater
elasticity of the currency, but he was
sure some of the measures recently
proposed would not be acceptable to
the country.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13
AN EDIUSTARLs TABLE.
A Convenience For writing and Storing

A very pleasing piece of furniture Is
this adjustable table in green ash.
This green ash Is simply fetching as a
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13

General Robert Shaw Oliver of AL
bany, N. Y, who succeeds Colonel
William Carey Sanger as assistant
secretary of war, has arrived here and
spent some time in conference with
Secretary Root and other OFF cers in
regard to his new duties.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13

Rear Admiral George W. Melville,
who was retired for age last June has
relinqui,hed his duties as chief of the
bureau OF steam engineering aud was
succeeded by Rear Admiral Charles
Vac. Because Of conspicuous services
Is engineer in-chief, Secretary Moody
requested Rear Admiral Melville to
serve out his term Of duty as chief of
bureau. It so happened that the last
paper which Rear Admiral Melville
signed ms enginoer-in-chief WIS a ten
tAtivs plan for the arrangement OF the
turbine engines In the proposed scout
ships. Admiral Melville has been at
work on the turbine protest for sev-
eral years.
Internal commerce conditions in the
United States, as reported by the De-
partment of Commerce and Labor
through its statistics, shos that the
first half Of the current year compares
favorably with the corresponding Pc
riod of 1892 or 1901. With a few ex-
ceptions. the volume OF trade thus far
this year equaled. If not exceeded, that
of last year, though occasionally fall
ing below the high level OF 1901.
There Is no evidence Of a general re-
cession In commercial activities cor
responding 10 the extraordinary
shrinkags in speculative values.
Sycamore Hill, President Roose-
velt's country home, was the scene OF
an interesting ceremony. Baron Sueck
Won Sternberg, who has be, n minister
plenipotentiary OF Germany to the
United States since Ambassador Won
Holleben returned to Europe, and
who recently, on the retirement OF Mr..
0 H%olleben, was elevated to the
rank of ambassador, presented to the
president his credentials as ambassa-
dor aud was received formally in his
new diplomatic rank by President
Roosevelt.
General Robert Shaw Oliver of AL
bany, N. Y, who succeeds Colonel
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-08-13
FRESH FROM THE
NATIONS CAPITAL.
Senator Willard Expresses Views on The
Currency Legislation
INTERNAL COMMERCE REPORT.
Department of Commerce and Labor
Report States That Shrinkage In Spec
ulation Values Does Not Affect Com
mercial Activity.

Lieutenant General Young has been
issued an order assuming command OF
the army OF the United States. Pre-
viously General Young took the oath
Of Office at the war department. All
Of the army officers here paid their re-
speots to General Miles. the retiring
head of the army. Several other or
dcrs resulting from the retirom snt Of
General Miles have been issued, one
assigning Lieutenant General Young
to the command OF the army until
August Is. when he will aseu ne the
dnties OF chief Of staff; another assign
Ing Major General Corbin as president
Of the Soldiers Home board; another
Brigadier General Gillespie as presi-
dent Of the board of ordinance aud
Qualifications. and still another assign
iug. Lieutenant General Young as a
member OF the Sherman statue COM
mission.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-19
LIKE MONTE CRISTO
The World Was His, But Finally
It's Pleasures Palled.

Many young people. surrounded by all
the romance and pleasure that commend
themselves 10 early manhood, have paid
the penalty OF too frequently indulging
in the social excesses which are always
at their command
Theatre parties. late suppers, balls,
functions of all kinds. which delve into
the morning hours. have n disastrous eff
feet on all who have not cultivated, In the
highest degree. self-restraint and watch
filness. especially in the matter OF eat
ing and drinking.
Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew. who has
probably attended more public banquets
and important social events than any Nv
ing American. is invariably as abstemious
in eating and drinking as the laws OF
hospitality will admit.
The very best thing 10 do when the
slightest sign OF indigestion manifests
itself is 10 take n dose OF Chase's Dys-
pepsia Cure diquid) Keep on taking II
for a reasonable length of time although
the first dose will relieve the immediate
distress. This unfaiiing remedy IL guar
anteed underfcash forfeit 10 cure any
case OF Indigestion. Dyspepsia or other
form OF stomach trouble. no matter OF
how long standing
In letter from Mr.. James Campbell.
lIS Paseaic street Trenton. ~. J.. he
says; II gave Chase's Dyspepsia Cure n
fair trial and am now cured of n four
years case % indigestion. Seeing your
al. IN the Trenton Times. I sent for n
bottle. and felt relieved after the first
dose"
IL your druggist cannot supply YOU
promptly write for full particulars TO
Chase Mfa. Co. Newburgh. N Y
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-19
Senator From Rhode Island Says
Work Is Progressing.
DRAFT NOT ATTEMPTED YET
Full Interchange sf Views With Prominent
Republicans Desired Before Financial
Bill Takes Form.

Senator Nelson w Aldrich. while In
conversation with a reporter, has stated
that the statement regarding lack OF
harmony between members OF the sub
committee of the finance committee OF the
senate In relation to the proposed finance
measure is without foundation and said
on the contrary that excellent progress
had. been made during the recent session
OF the committee at Warwick.
1t was chiefly an Interchange OF ideas,
and IL was found that all four senator's
were of a mind in regard TO the terme
and scope of the measure. There will be
no attempt at actual drafting of the bill
until there has been a full interchange
OF ideas with the full committee and un-
I'll the other prominent Republicans have
expressed their views,
Along this line the conference with
President Roosevelt at oyster Bay last
week and that at Chicago yesterday,
when Mr.. Cannon. who will probably be
the next speaker. was consulted were
held. All these talks. II is stated. do not
relate so much TO the details OF the bill,
but 70 the means and prospects OF getting
IL through both branches OF congress at
the special session.
As a means of facilitating matters the
committee has agreed TO exclude from
the bill matters relating TO asset cur
rency, over which the house and senate
committees are at variance.
IL will be necessary 10 convince the
chief Republicans or a majority OF them
OF the wisdom OF the course OF postpon-
ing the greater questions OF currency re-
form until after the election is safely
over.
Regarding the Democratic opposition
Senator Aldrich regards the recent ex-
preston OF Mr.. Germans depreciation OF
obstructive tactics as a favorable sign.
and II the committee succeeds I'm doing
what IL has planned only a simple meas
ure for present needs that will receive
the support OF all the Republicans will re-
suit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-19
BAND At The PARK.
Excellent Frcgran Announced for This
Evening.

There was splendid concert at Roger
Williams Park last night that was heard
by large and appreciative audience
that was very generous in its applause.
For tonightthe following program is
announced: March, The Thunderer,"
sousa; overture. '1Si2." Tchaikowsky;
trombone solo. Arabian Romance. "
Conehois. MIR JaIbert grand opera Sc.
lection. "Lohengrin," wagner; selection
from Tho Runaways." Hubbell; cornet
solo. fantasie Alexis" Hartmann. Bow
en- r. Church: intermezzo ''Mazeppa, "
Schwartz; ''wnistling jim" Felberg: Sc
lections from the opera, les Hugle.
nots." Meyerbeer. request number. selec-
tion from Belle OF New York" Kerker.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-19
SNATC ED
DIAMOND
STUD
"FaII River Jim" Brennan Held
for Theft From the Person
Of ". R. Richards.

A bold theft OF a diamond shirt stud
took place on Exchange place yesterday
afternoon when william r Richards. a
retired manufacturer was jostled by
rough looking man who tore the stone
from It's fastening and made off. The
affair happened about 4:S0 and almost
before Mr.. Richards. who is quite old
and rather feeble, realized what had oc-
Cured, the man was well on his way
through McNeal lane.
An express driver named Lyons who
saw the robbery chased the fellow. who
was running. and overhauled him before
he reached Westminster street.
Officer Robinson of the Central station
heard OF the affair at his post at Turks
Head and came up In time TO take the
fellow in custody and sent him TO the
station in the wagon. The diamond was
rescued from a man who said he found
il In the lane. The prisoner denounced
his arrest as an outrage, but the police
say he is James Brennan, better known
as Fall River jim" a chap that has
done time for completely in bank rob-
berry at Northampton, Mass, 25 years
ago.
Brennan does not look over thirty
years OF age, but on the Central station
books he is recorded as 81 years old.
Brennan pleaded guilty in the Sixth
district court today 10 the charge OF
larceny from the person and possession.
He was very anxious that Judge Sweet
land should take Jurisdiction. as drunk
enness was the cause OF the theft His
honor assured Brennan that he need have
no fear on that score.
Brennan was held for the grand jury In
$500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-19
WOULD NOT
TAKE A
DARE

While with a party of bathers in Old
Maids cove yesterday afternoon Limerick
Erickson, a 13-yearlad. stung by taunts
OF his comrades, jumped from the boat
In which he stood and downed in ten feet
Of water.
There were several boys in the boat,
according 10 the story of eye witnesses.
and IL appears that the other lads called
him a coward because he did not at
once plunge In. Erickson was unable TO
swim, but hearing the taunts and jeers,
jumped and went under. He shouted for
help when he came up and one OF the
lads went TO his assistance, but as he
struggled so violently the would-be res
cuer was frightened and went to shore,
and the other lad sank. The affair was
seen from the office at Harbor Junction
wharf and Miss Kate X. Gilbert tele-
phoned TO the Seventh station OF the
drowning. Captain Merrill and Ileuten-
ant Mclaughlin went to the scene and
with the help OF the boys secured the
body.
The body was recovered about 4.30 by
'lHoHlas bdllaSneT, Leo huSH ol 1S Day
street and Edwin Collier OF % Seymour
street and was taken to the undertaking
rooms OF Frank Kilgore at l5ll Broad
street after being viewed by Medical
Examiner j. G.. Pegram.
limerick was one OF a family OF six
children OF Eric Erickson. a carpenter,
who lives at 81 Landor street. and he
was a pupil at the Point Street Grammar
school lie was large for his age and Of a
pleasant disposition, which made him a
favorite with all OF his playmates.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-19
roo LATE TO ss CLASSIFIED.

FOR SALES II. p. V. MOTOR CNEwD,
si25oo: % Light 40 v. Dynamo. 5000:
r. T. 500 V. Motor new. $1,000; 1000 Tai
Plating Dynamo, 5000; ~ p 900 V.
Motor new, 5000, u II +. go v. Motor.
Students Motor 10 v. Amp. 5000. Want
ed TO H. p. 1i0 V. Dynamo or Motor.
Lindsey and Allen, 267 Eddy st
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-19

Charles Bassett was held in $500 by
Judge Sweetland today for trial Friday
on the charge OF non-support.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-19

William Harding was held In 800 BY
Judge Sweetland, today for trial. Friday
upon the charge OF stealing rags. valued
at % cents. the property OF Samuel Kitty
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-19

Lewis Foy was fined 81 in the Juvenile
court today for the theft of growing
fruit from Philip e. Eddy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-19

TtTTORINGuBY A YOUNG LADY
(student AZ Normal SchooD I'm common
English studies for a few hours daily.
Address G-6, News Onice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-19

Jointly Higgins was bound over TO the
grand jury in $500, by Judge Sweetland
today, for the theft OF bicycle. valued
at $500. the property OF Thomas isabelle
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-19

James II. Spellar OF 467 Pine street re-
ports that last Sunday colored man at
tempted 10 enter his house by way OF the
front door. A motorman drove the negro
away.