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The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-30

Brooks Story the famous Mis-
slssippi prison breaker has return
ed after several years freedom and
is now in the penetentiary. Brooks
spent. sometime in Oklahoma
Territory but preferred his old
place in the walls to- freedom out
vest A Mississippians love for
his state is something wonderful.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-30
Madi Gras
New Orleans and Mobile.
February 1924, 1908.

Very low rates via the Mobile
and Ohio r. r. Tickets on sale
February 18th, TO 23, inclusive, al.
SO for trains arriving at destina.
ton by noon February Oath. Re-
turn limit February 18th, with
privilege of extension to March
l4th, 1908. For full particulars
apply to any Mobile and Ohio
representative or Jno. NJ. BealI,
A. G. p. A., st Louis. Mo.
w y THOMPSON, Agent.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-30
NlTIcE

No communication will appear in the
issue Of the Journal of the week it is
handed in If it il received later than
Expsday mt noon of that week.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-30

Hon. j. q. Kineannon, railroad
Commissioner for this district
paid us a pleasant call one day
last week. Mr.. Kincannon is a
candidate for. reelection and hopes
to succeed himself. He is q polish
ed gentleman and has made a good
record as a member Of the board.
Bonneville Banner.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-30
ANNOUNCEMENT

We are authorized to announce
For Floater Representative from
Lee and Itawamba counties,
GUY w. MITCHELL.
Fer Representative of Lee County
ROBT. BIRMINGHAM.
ROBERT GAMBRELL.
O. L KENNEDY
Pc CAROTHERS.
Fer Sheriff
WILL KELLY.
J. S. PARKS.
f. Ii. MITTS,
Fer Chancery Clerk -.
NORBIN JONES.
C. w. LONG. -
~c.L: WEST.
Far Circnit Clerk,
F. L. KINCANNON.
For County Treasurer,
WILLIS HOPKINS.
A. w. PATTERSON.
Tux Assessor,
G.. w. GREEN.
For County Superintendent,
Il. P. CLAYTON.
J. n. FRANCIS.
LARKIN SMITH.
d f McCAR THY.
Justice OF the Peace,
3rd District
w. n. WAGNER.
VT POUNDS.
J.. II. STANLEY.
Eth District,
J. NJ. SAMPLE.
For Super, visor,
2nd District
}. 4. BOSTICk-
3rd District
j. w. BARNES.
GUS. MORGAN.
4t}i District ,
j.. G.. CALHOUN.
ROBT. BURT.
G.. H. RUFF.
5th District
w. M. ROBERTS.
B. a. CURRY.
For Constable,
Bird District.
o. Z. TRAPP.
4th District.
TN LYLE
H. NJ. TANKERSLY.
LOCKE HAMILTON.
ACHILLES NJ. ROGERS.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-30
Candidacy Of ]. c. KIncannon.

That was a nice enlorss ment
given ]. G. Kincannon by the
citizens Of Amory. He will nm
doubleday succeed himself in q
walk.-Tupelo Review. / !
Is
Yes, and Itawamba county will
give him a nice endorsement on
election day, as will many other
counties OF the State. We think
he will succeed himself in a run.
Fulton Herald.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-30
4th District.

Pay yonr poll tax-tomorrow is
the last day.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-30
Notice of Bond Sale.

Notice is hereby given in pursuance of
an order OF the Board of Supervisors Of
Lee county. Miss. made and entered on
record in the minutes CT said court at
their December Term, 1902, that said
Board will on Monday, the End day OF
February, AID. 1903, within legal hours
at the Court house door in the town of
Thpelo, sell for cash at public cutlery to
the highest bidder, the following Bonds
known apd designated as The Lower
Coonewah Swamp Land District Bonds
forthe following amounts and due and
Davahle rs follows.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-30

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
DIR. 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.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-30
Half Fare To New Orleans

Account OF meeting Of Industrial As
ISOLATION, Mobile and Ohio R. r. Agents
in Mississippi viii sell tickets to New
Orleans and return at rate OF one fare
for the round trip on Jan. 14th and Is
til. limited for return to Jan. 18th
Ask Agents for further information.
VS.. THOMPSON, Agent.
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-15
The Two Captains
BY w. CLARK RUSSELL.
copyhgh BY
BY W. CLARK RUSSELL.

cut him down. The unfortunate com.
mander of the West Indiaman fell,
cleft deep in the neck: his head was
half OF. and he dropped, dreadful
sight.
In breath Pope had attacked the
mate Of the ship; the man fired,
missed, and was instantly run through,
and all the time this was doing Pope
was roaring out encouragement to his
men and bawling to the ships seamen
to fling down their arms and they
should be well used.
All this while terrible fight was
being fought under the main-deck and
about the forehatch. Several bodies
dead or wounded lay about the planks.
II Pope was animated with the
strength of ten, Crystal certainly
fought with the spirit and fury of Eve.
He was engaged in murderous conflict
with gigantic seaman belonging to
the Indiaman when Pope and Grin.
dal bounding from the poop came
rushing forward; at sight Of whom,
seeing that their captain and officers
were killed. two of the ships men
shouted: Quarter! We surrender"
and threw down their arms. Instantly
the rest followed their example, but
the raging pirates were for cutting
down every man that stood before
them. when Pope rushed among them
shouting with twenty curses:
Back, you dogs! They've surren-
dered. The ships ours. Back. you
bloodhounds! We don't want these
mems lives, but their services. In
with ye." he roared to the prisoners
And Crystal and Grindal helped him
to drive the helpless survivors into
the top-gallant forecastle, where they
were secured
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-15
STATESMEN START
FOR SOUTHWEST

Chicago, Oct 11.-United States
senator's and members of Congress are
gathering in Chicago preparatory to q
trip through the territories Of the
Southwest. The question Of statehood
for these territories is the cause of this
assemblage.
The territories of New Mexico, Ari.
zona and Oklahoma will be visited and
the lawmakers will be given full oppor-
tunity to view the condition of these
territories and thereafter decide wheth-
er they are entitled to be taken into
the Union of states. The prosperous
cities, the thriving industries and the
well titled plains of the territories will
be visited.
The statesmen will leave Chicago to-
morrow In a special Pullman train Of
five cars, over the Santa Fe route. A
number of congressman from southern
states will be taken on at Kansas City.
At Newton. Kansas, delegates from
be taken on.
At Ration, New Mexico. Governor
Otero and Delegate Rodey join tho
party, and Governor Wilson will board
the train when 1t enters Arizona.
Returning. the train will run through
Oklahoma and Indian Territory, and
Governor Ferguson and party will meet
the train when 1t enters Oklahoma at
TeIola. Ten days will be consumed In
the trip.
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-15

dy. He was unharmed. His face was
clean and red and hot. Upon his
white clothes we're some stains Of
blood. He passed through the cabin
door and stopped.
Standing, not one OF them sitting, in
postures more or less expressive of
exquisite distress and terror were a
number Of ladies and gentlemen.
do not propose to describe the ladies,
because, coming as shadows, they will
shortly so depart; they are but breath
ings upon the mirror Of this page am
holding up. But one there was, and
her portrait must be painted as she
stood beside the shaft OF mizzenmast,
supporting her shoulder by 1t.
She was fine. gracefully built
young woman, with q face lovely and
wonderful in color; eyes and lips; in
the masses OF her magnifit ent black
hair; In the. swan-like setting OF her
throat. so that each movement of head
had an inimitable grace Of floating.
Her flashing vision was upon Pope.
who eyed ner intently as he ap-
preached.
Gentlemen and ladies'" said he.
coming to stand halfway down the
table. "this bloodshed' is not OF our
seeking. That have told you. We
are gentlemen OF the liquid road and
are at sea to make our fortunes, and
toward that fortune you must contrib
ute. You will all OF you. with one ex.
ception"-he turned his eyes upon the
young beauty. and her mouth suddenly
closed and her lips tightened with an
expression Of fear and distress-'lay
upon this table the valuables you
have upon your persons. and would
advise you not to withhold shilling's
worth Of property, for II my men
should take 1t into their heads to
search you after you have disburdened
yourselves and discover" he cried,
raising his voice. so much as q brass
farthing reserved, II may go very hard
indeed with the person who has cheat.
ed me-"
This speech followed by q general
movement among the unfortunate
passengers. They all made great haste
to empty their pockets and girdles,
and every few seconds one hand or
another was stretched forth to place
upon the table watch and chain, two
or three rings, brooch, Q purse. and
30 on.
slave you cleared out your pock.
etsf" called out Pope. running his
eyes over them.
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-15

though prohibiting access to it for fear
that it might be undermined.
The city of Passaic passed a sleep
less night. it being feared that the
Dundee dam would give away.
Twenty-Five bridges are down in
Passaic and Sussex counties on the
SusQuehanna railroad.
Norfolk, Va, Oct. 1.-THE northeast
gale that has ragged over this region
since Thursday, has tonight practi-
caily spent its power, but for miles and
miles along the Virginia coast, the
beach is Uttered with wreckage. and
throughout this entire section of the
country devastation lies in the wake OF
the storm.
A tour of the coast to-day by the
Associated Press correspondent re-
vealed scenes of havoc
At Ocean View the immence pleas
ure pier is total wreck, and the dam
age to the club houses. cottages and
extensive bulkheads will run far into
the thousands.
| At Cape Henry, the bay and ocean
beach Is covered with wreckage from
small craft. and the Mammoth double
decked pavilion is badly damaged.
The loss at Virginia Beach exceeds
that of any other place hereabouts
The wide board walk, extending for
two miles along the ocean front, is
practically demolished and the por-
tions left standing will have to be re-
built
For miles to the south the beach is
strewn with the giant timbers Of un-
fortunate barges. twisted and smashed
into kindling wood.
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-15
GOVERNOR PEABODY DETAILS
OFFICERS FOR COURT MARTIAL

Denver. Oct. 11.-Thoroughly con-
vinced that the dissension in the Col
orado National Guard should be probed
to the bottom, Governor Peabody yes
terday officially ordered a court-mar-
tial to investigate the charges which
have been and will be filed with him
by and against several officers OF the
guard. The court-martiar will con-
vene at the capitol building on the
18th day of October, or as soon there
after as possible. Governor Peabody
announced the members of the court
martial in the official order Captain
George L. Grier of the First Squadron
Of Cavalry. Of Meeker, will be the
Judge advocate. Grier was recently
promoted to position on the staff OF
General Bell. The official call for the
court-martial follows:
EXECUTIVE ORDER.
Denver, Colo, Oct. 10, 1903.
IA general court-martial Is appoint
ed to convene at the capitol building,
Denver, Colorado, at do o'clock a. M,
on the 18th day Of October, 1903, or
as soon thereafter as practicable, for
the trial of such persons as may be
properly brought before it. The detail
for the court:
"Col. Kenneth L. Fahnestock. aide
de-camp. Leadville.
Col. Louis E. Barnum, Second In
fantry, Pueblo.
"Col. Milton N. Anfenger, aide-de-
camp, Denver.
"Col. w. r. Gilbert. aid-de-camp
Colorado Springs.
Col. George +. Fonda, aide-de-camp.
Boulder
Maj. H. p Naylor, Second Regi-
ment. Cripple Creek
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-15
JAPAN AND RUSSIA
ON VERGE OF WAR

London. Oct. 12-The correspondent OF
the Morning Post at Chez Foo, tele-
graphing under date of October 10TH
says:
ut is stated that the Japanese have
decided to declare hostilities to-mor-
row on the expiration of their ultima
tum to Russia. The Russian fleet has
cleared from Port Arthur. 1t is re-
ported that the Japanese announce the
landing Of troops at Masanpho. Korea.
There are strong indications that
Germany favors hostilities on the
ground that 1t would enable her to ex-
tend her sphere of influence in China.
"A number Of field guns were en-
barked at Port Arthur yesterday for
an unknown destination. All the avail
able force of workmen Is employed on
the Notifications.
THE cholera and the plague have
broken out among the Russians at New
Chwang."
Another dispatch to the Morning
Post from Chez Foo, dated October II,
s: SO p. m, says:
"The situation is unchanged. All is
quiet at Port Arthur. Hostilities are
still believed to be imminent. 1t is as
serted that the Russians have fixed
Friday next for their commencement
There Is an exodus Of Chinese mer-
chants from the Yalu valley. They are
arriving at Chez Foo"
The correspondent OF the Mail at
Shanghai telegraphs.:
Careful inquiries show that the only
Japanese troops at Masanpho are on
the small territory conceded to Japan
In connection with railway building
and their presence is therefore Ia ac-
cordance with treaty rights"
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-15
Pope had cut him down.

AIDES were discharged. The crash OF
the round and grape as they tore into
the solid plank could be plainly heard.
It was Pope's way OF hailing.
Sail us right aboard Of her!" he
Numbered to the helm.
The pirates on the main-deck loaded
the carronades with the frenzy OF saw
ages. On board the ship every female
vanished; the commander, a short.
square, powerfully built man, stood at
the brass rail, which protected the
break Of the poop. shouting to his men
to rally and repel.
Surrender your ship, and we'll give
you good quarter" yelled Pope. wav-
Ing his sword.
you'll get no ship from me. Well
fight you. you dogs!" roared back the
commander.
"Fire!"
Smash went a second running
drench from the pirate. All between
the ships was filled with smoke.
Down helm, every spoke" was
Pope's next roar. Then Port watch
follow me! Crystal. her forechains
are your chance"
The briggs people. however, were
not to meet with that easy success
which Crystal had confidently predict
ed. The aforemast crew Of the West
fndlaman consisted OF thirty-two
hands: In addition were a command
er, three officers. and i've male pas
sengers. The captain. who resem-
bled Crystal. had spunkily rallied his
men.
It was a barbarous scene for noise:
the pirates yelled as they leaped and
climbed, and the West Indiaman's
people yelled in return as they fred
their pistols pointblank or swept the
air with cutlasses, with the frantic
rassions of men fighting for their
lives. The pirates furious entry was
bloody and fearful to them. Five
scoundrels in the first onset fell back
wounded or dead. cut down or shot,
two between the grinding sides of the
vessels. the others on the briggs deck.
where they lay. But neither were the
pirates Idle. Pope had marked his
man. His nrst leap when he gained
the deck--a truly noble, heroic figure
was for the commander Of the ship.
His opponent leveled pistol at him
full and fired: the pan flashed. He
hurled the useless weapon at the head
Of Pope. who. dodging the missile.
lespsd upon the man, and before he
could draw another pistol. Pops had
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-15
Union Mass Meeting.

A Colorado Springs dispatch to the
Denver News October 18th says
Nearly 1900 union men of Colorado
Springs held a mass meeting at the
Temple theater this afternoon, and af-
ter listening to speeches condemna-
tory of the action of Governor Pea
body in sending the militia of the
state to the Cripple Creek district,
adopted the following resolutions:
Resolved. That the sending of
troops into Teller county in times of
peace and quiet against the united pro-
test of the authorities and citizens.
was unwise and unlawful and an un-
just reflection on the law-abiding ter.
ritory
Resolved, That the acts of the mi
litia under command of ruthless Off
GERS has been series of outrages and
violations of constitutional rights and
civil liberty, therefore we demand
their recall and the punishment of
their offenses by the court.
Resolved, That we extend the SYM
pathy of this meeting to those who
have suffered patiently at the overt
acts and indignities, and commend
their action as patriotic and conserv-
ative, and we recommend that they
use all peaceful means of voice and
vote to rebuke those who are respon-
sible for this invasion of our consti-
tutional rights"
The mass meeting was addressed by
]. c. Clark of this city, ]. d. Sullivan
and Charles Meyer, president of the
Western Federation of Miners. Mr..
Meyer and Mr.. Sullivan called atten-
tion to the conditions existing at Grip
pie Creek. and declared that at the
time the militia was called to the dis
trict the records of the courts and
county Jail show the community to
have been the most law-abiding since
the founding of the camp. Mr.. Clark
urged that under the constitution OF
the United States Congress alone has
the power to suspend writ of habeas
corpus. and that reasoning by analo-
gy the state Legislature alone pos
sesses that power in the respective
states.
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-15
FASHIONS IN FUNNY NAMES.
Observer Notes How the Styles Con.
stantly Chanqe.


stantly Change.
Have you ever noticed" remarked
the Observant Man. ''how fashions
change In the style of names the
humorists use in their jokes and
stories? When l was young man
Brown and Smith and Jones were the
ones most commonly used. and the
man who invented the name 'Verdant
Green immortalized himself, so far
as the English reading public is con.
cerned. Then Irish names had a run.
followed by those made in Germany:
and when Anglomania hit this coun.
try we had Fitznoodles and Percys
and all sorts of ridiculous hyphenated
names. Then came reaction back to
common names in two syllables,
which have held out for several years.
Just why such surnames as Jenkins
and wilkins and Stebbins should be
humorous l can't for the life OF me
tell. But as soon as l begin to read
story about man bearing either
one Of those names am prepared for
laugh. And am glad to say !
usually get It."
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-15
Pueblo Murder Case.

Pueblo, Colo, Oct. 11.-Dr. Charles
o. Rice awoke yesterday to a realiza-
tion that he shot and killed Policeman
Charles Martz. He said that for sew
eral days his mind had been blank;
that he knew nothing OF what took
place on Wednesday evening. and for
several days previous to that time.
He Graves liquor. which is refused him.
and this, together with a realization OF
his decd mny make his mind q blank
again.
Yesterday morning a warrant charg-
ing him with the murder OF Charles
Martz was served on DR.. Rice at the
county Jail, and he spent most of the
day In conversation with his attor-
ney, Miles @. Saunders. His attorney
will allow no ono else to visit him.
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-15
Teamsters Called Out.

On Friday the 9th instant the union
labor executive committee issued a
statement which says
THE following order is issued to
members of the federal labor unions
No. 19, of Cripple Creek and No. GA of
Victor affecting teamsters who are
hauling to and from unfair mines only
Brothers-After carefully considering
the conditions that confront us at this
time we believe it to be for the best
interests of the cause, which is yours
as well as ours. that all members OF
these federal unions No. 19 of Cripple
Creek and No. GA Of Victor. who are
now engaged as teamsters in hauling
to or from unfair mines. should refuse
to do so from now on or cease work 1"
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-15
CHAPTER xiv.-contlnued.
Copyright. 1897. by P. F. Collier.

SnAS eh NIv.-Contlnueo.
The cry thrilled through the hearts
OF the men, and seemed also to thrill
through the heart of the brig
which reeled slightly to some
passing fresher motion of air
as though in her clumsy way she re-
3oiced. Many of the sailors sprang
into the shrouds and rushed aloft. 1t
was some time since q sail had broken
the sea line, and the rascals' vision
thirsted.
What was she going to turn out to
be? Each ship was travelling, and
heading toward each other, and there
fore, shortly after the two captains
had taken the altitude of the sun,
there lay full and fair In the sight of
the pirates, upon the blue sea right
over the bows, no man.ofwar, indeed,
but tall, full-bosomed ship, with
painted ports. the hull sitting deep, a
fine English West Indiaman of about
six hundred tons.
That's what she is," cried Pope,
and now he began to sing out orders.
Pope talked swiftly, communicating
his Intentions and plans. Meanwhile.
the mass of the pirates lay concealed
along the scuppers. under the bull
warks, and about the carronades.
Scarce more than half dozen figures
we're visible on the briggs deci:.
And meanwhile the fine ship came
slowly on, lightly rolling her great
heights with majesty.
"She shows no guns" were Pope's
last words to Crystal before he began
to yell orders to his crew.
She'll be an easy capture" was
Crystals answer.
"Stations!" roared Pope. "Port
your helm Down with that red en-
sign"
With his own long arms he rushed
the black flag aloft, and broke it, and
1t streamed out inky as funeral pail,
an unequivocal assurance to the ship
an all too familiar syllable Of doom
IN those days.
"Fire:"
The two starboard broadslde carron-
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-15
General Bells Explanation.

On Thursday. the Sth. Adjutant Gen.
eral Sherman NJ. Bell gave out the first
Official and public answer to the charges
of grating and corruption in military
contracts and payrolls. His statement
is as follows:
Colonel Gross Is not connected with
the quartermaster generals or commits
sary department. He is kept busy at
tending to his own duties In my de-
partment: he Is not on the colonel's
payroll. His appointment is by the
chief executive of the state and Is inde-
pendent of any other military appoint-
ments. The only members of the Gov
ernor's staff that are and have been on
duty in the field are:
Colonel ]. Q. Macdonald. the mill
tary secretary.
Colonel Milton Lewis Angfenger,
who has performed his duties on the
Governors staff and In addition has
had charge of the military mail. which
averages from 600 to 500 letters every
day, besides other mail and express
matter. He has been busy both day
and night performing his duties with
credit to himself as postmaster-general
OF the camp. He supervises the incom,
ing and outgoing mail and not only in
Camp Goldheld, but In seven other
camps In the district.
Colonel Leonard c. Jones. an ex-
United States army officer. has been
equally diligent attending to his duties
as inspector of small arms. as required
by the United States army firing regu-
lations.
Colonel w. C. Newell has acted rs
chief Of scouts. and as he Is an old
timer In the country his services have
been most valuable In plotting the
troops both day and night. both In
fantry and cavalry, over the trails and
roads covering an area Of six by four
teen miles. which Is patrolled by the
military forces now In the district.
Colonel Frank Kimball. who is the
acting assistant quartermaster-genera
has been required to put in eighteen
hours OF the day in performance Of his
duties. His former business exper-
ience qualities him in this position.