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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-02-20

acer 81 the dock stood 81 the ataf
Fangway and regarded his trim a6,
clad figure disconsolately.
That's the worst Of being ln 00rt
here" he said. 'It wasn't hotter lAan
this IN Cuba; yet we aren't allowed lo
break out a white uniform aa long a8r
we stay at this place"
Handling the Sails.
He glanced aloft at the topsaIls hang
ing loose from the yards, and walked
over to the boatswaln:
Mitchell, get the FIRST and third dlvi-
sions aloft to furl topsails."
The long, keen whistle ran along the
decks disturbing the little groups OF
cardplayers and sleeDers, each Of which
yielded a boy or two to the barefooted
crowd who came pattering along 10 the
main rigging. A boy dropped tbrough
20 a grating on the berth deck. swing
ing clear Of the companion ladder, and
ran through the bowels Of the ship
shFilling
"On deck the first and third divisions
to furl topsails."
Away forward down in the recesses
Of the quarters a concertlna stopped
automatically In the middle Of a plain
tive note and presently the boys came
tumbling up, some Of them rubbing
the sleep out Of their eyes, but sharp
set for the work in hand The deck
was babel Of busy sounds and de-
tachod jargon. The bosun worked his
hopeful pupils without stint.
Get that buntline clear. Stand by
to hoist away smartly when l sing
out"
The boys stood at their stations I'M
der the port bulkarks waiting like ter
riers in leash for the word. 1t came
sharply;
"Stand by 10 go aloft."
They swarmed up over the rail and
awnings, and like sprinters got "set"
for the race up the yard. A Yellow
headed urchin stood on deck looking
up the tarred slope of rigging visit
fully. One of the youngsters perehed
on the ratlines called down tauntingly:
''Is mammals boy afraid to go up?"
Nav, I amt. You wait till l cast
my shoes loose"
He was perched alongside his fellows
in an instant.
Now, doggone you, I'll beat you up"
The whole lot Of them raced away
towards the "lubber's hole" slipping
and scramtling. The bosun let out a
roar Of protest that could have been
heard against a gale.
Lay down, you young swabs; lay
down from aloft there. What in the
name Of birthstone and hot pitch do
you mean, going aloft till you get The
word?"
The youngsters come down shame
facedly until the cry "lay aloft," when
they raced away again. They laid out
on the yards with the nonchalance Of
old hands, and got the sails slowed
without boggle They came dropping
down to the deck laughing and jok-
ing. Mr.. Caperton, the executive officer.
stood on the quarterback and watched
them with pride and pleasure.
1T has been amazing" he said "the
way those lads have found themselves.
They know what to do and how to do
it. Six months ago none of them knew
how to get aloft, nor what to do when
they got there"
After leaving New York, the Prairie
cruised for two months on the coast
of Maine, giving her landsmen a pol
ishing touch before they were drafted
on the big ships of the navy, rated as
ordinary seamen and flrst-class fight
ing men.-Edward Lowry, in the New
York Post.
Pooling the Crowd.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-02-20

In some German cities it is custom.
airy to fee the street car conductors.
who are thus enabled to add from four
to six dollars a month to their in.
come.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-02-20

The barometer rises higher at r.
lSutsk, in Siberia, than anywhere else
In the world.
The leader., 1903-08-15

When Major Vardaman was
railing against the Capitol Com
mission Wednesday night for in
wiling President Roosevelt to at
tend the corner stone laying of
Mississippi's new capitol on JEFF
ferson Davis rth-day, he
ought, in fairness, have stated
that the invitation was proposed
by an ex-Confederate Veteran,
and that it was adopted by the
votes of three ex-Confederate
Veterans on the commission
Col. r. A. Dean, of Lafayette;
Col. w. H.. Stovall, of Coahoma,
and Hon. r. H. Thompson, of
jackson, but once an honored
citizen of Lincoln county. Fur
Their, that the invitation was ex-
tended to Mr.. Roosevelt as Pres
ident of the United States, and
not to Theodore Roosevelt, the
man.
The leader., 1903-08-15
ORGANIZATION OF A CRlTZ CLUB.
An Enthusiastic Meeting Held AT Tht
Court House Last Night.

An enthusiastic meeting of
Critz supporters was held at the
Court House last night for the
purpose of organizing a Critz
Club and taking steps to promote
the success of Judge Critz in the
second primary.
A club was organized by the
election of Pr. Jones, president;
B. F. Coca, vice-president, and
VIM. d. Davis, secretary.
A committee was appointed to
be known as the Central Execu-
tive Committee of the Critz club,
whose duty it shall be to confer
with the Critz State campaign
committee, to distribute cam
paign literature, provide speak
ers, buttons, etc. said committee
being composed as follows: Ed
gar Green, chairman; James V.
Bowen, B. T. Hobbs, DR.. Scion
G.. Wilson, M. Mccullough, and
P. q. Jones.
A committee consisting of M.
D. McGrath, w. K. Wood and D.
B. Magee was appointed whose
duty it shall be to secure the Or
ganization TO Critz clubs in the
county, and to secure the active
cooperation ofCritz men at each
precinct on election day.
A resolution was adopted to
hold a big Critz rallyat Brookha-
ven Saturday, August %, and to
invite Judge Critz to be present
on that day and deliver an ad
dress at l o'clock or send some
one to represent him.
The club starts out with a
membership of about $50.
The leader., 1903-08-15
BARNEY THE lUM."

1t is learned here that "Barney
the Bum" whose real name is
Barney Williams, who died few
days ago at Durant, left an estate
worth $4,000. At the time of
his death he had $4,000 in cash
in banks in this city and Durant,
and there was $4,000 insurance
on his life. Before he died he
called his wife to his bedside and
asked her to raise their boy right
and to always teach him that his
father was "Barney the Bum. :"
Just why he requested this is a
mystery. Barney was frugal,
hardworking Irishman, and sold
key rings and name plates all
over the State. He has been a
resident of Jackson for some time
and was we'll liked by all who
knew him.-Jackson Correspon-
dent, Times-Democrat.
So "Barney' was not much OF
a "Bum'' after all, 1t might
have been worse. He is remem-
bered by all who met him dur
ing his stay in Brookhaven, which
city now cherishcs numerous key
rings and name plates in remem-
brance of him.
The leader., 1903-08-15
Mr.. NOEL EULOGIZED.
bishop Chas. D. Galloway Compliments
Him on His Recent Letter.
BROAD AND PATRIOTIC.
His Friends and Supporters will Read II
With Pride That Is pardonable.

Lexington, Miss, Aug. 14.-Before
leaving Jackson for the northwest
Bishop Chas. B. Galloway addressed
the following letter to Hon. e. F. Noel
of this city, which has been received by
that gentleman, and copy of it given to
the press.
It is source of qualification to Senas
tor Noel to have his position and con-
duct endorsed by such an eminent
Mississippian as Bishop Galloway. No
reference is made by Bishop Galloway
to the two candidates for governor, but
Hon. F. A. Critz and Bishop Galloway
were college and club mates at the
State University and are friends OF
long standing. This fact, coupled
with the well known opposition of
Bishop Galloway to certain issues
which are being pressed in this cam
paign, aside from his friendship to
Judge Critz, causes Bishop Galloway
to feel a deep interest in the nomina.
ton of Judge Critz.
Following is the letter of Bishop
Galloway to Senator Noel:
"My Dear Senator:-On my return
from Chicago today, l have had the
pleasure to read your admirable and
able address to the people of Mississip
pi. Apart from the questions at issue
in the present political campaign and
the personnel of the candidates, that
letter reveals sturdiness of character
and inviolability of purpose worthy of
universal emulation. In times when
so many are swayed by passion and
rejudice-when the principal of re
wards and punishment is, alas, toe
prominent in public affairs-to see E
man rise so serenely above the Incl
dents of temporary defeat or victory
and repledge allegiance to the doc
trines he has honestly professed, gives
me larger hope for my country. Tit
decisions of primary do not change
principles, as you so forcibly state.
They do, however, seriously affect, if
not positively determine the political
conduct of many men. 1t is, therefore
genuinely refreshing to read your let
ter which breathes a broad, magnani,
nous and unselfish patriotism-an and ar
adherence to convictions undisturbed
by popular opinion. In lucid and lu
minous statement, majesty of concep
ton and magnanimity of sentiment, il
is worthy to be read with the best de-
liverances of wisest and purest states
men. Every friend who supported you
in the recent primary will read thai
letter with pardonable pride, and those
who did not, cannot withhold profound
respect and admiration.
II write this out of my heart, anG
without reference to the results of the
political campaign still in progress.
"Very truly yours,
"CHAS. B. GALLOWAY"
The leader., 1903-08-15
THE SEMI-WEEKLY LEADER.

The short experiment of pub
fishing The Leader twice-a-week,
instead of once, has met with such
general favor and encouragement,
we have decided to make the Semi
weekly permanent. The paper
will continue to appear regularly
hereafter on Wednesdays and Sat-
urdays. Publication of matters of
local interest will be a distinguish
ing feature and we shall endeavor
to cover this department of news
better than it has ever been done
before in any paper published in
Lincoln County. With a large
bona-fde subscription list which is
constantly growing, the paper also
furnishes superior advertising
medium to our business men.
To all subscribers, present and
prospective, we wish to say that
the subscription price of the Semi
Weekly Leader will be $500 d
year, payable in advance, which
is just so cents more than the
weekly. Subscribers who prefer
to continue their subscriptions al
the old price and receive the paper
once week can do so by giving
us due notice; but we think al
will find it more satisfactory to
pay $500 and get the paper twice
a week. At $500 year the cost
is only 50 cents quarter, and g
good local paper as large as The
Leader twice week is we'll worth
that to every man in the county,
The leader., 1903-08-15
MISS. NEWS COLUMN
STATE HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST
OF THE PAST WEEK.
A Shorthand Chronicle Of Mississippi
and the DoinSs Of Her People.

and the DoinSs Of Her People.
jackson has organized a gun
club.
Bogue Chitto organized Critz
club Thursday.
The Palmer Orphanage at Co
lumbus is to be enlarged. /.
Enterprise and Utica have
joined the Critz club column.
Corinth has voted 100000 in
bonds for water works and sew
erage.
Hattiesburg organized a Critz
club, after a speech by Varda-
man Thursday night.
Lawrence Gore, of Steens, ac-
cidently shot himself in the knee
with shotgun. He died.
DR.. J. M. Hoyle, of Tupelo, is
an aspirant for the speakership
of the next House of Represen-
tatives.
Mrs. Graves, of Brandon, Sc
cured damages against the G.. &
S. f. Railroad to the amount OF
$4,000.
Tupelo's new cotton factory
has declared dividend of IA per
cent and authorized the issuance
of $4,000 additional capital stock
to be expended in improvements
The corner stone of the dormi.
tory of Campbell College will be
laid at Jackson next Wednesday.
The building will cost about
$4,000. It is a negro institu.
ton.
Between now and the 18th OF
Aug. the last of the Mississippi
Choctaws will take their depart
ure for the Indian Territory
where they go to claim their al
lotment of lands according to the
decision of the Dawes Commits
sion. The Redmen of Mississippi
have been given until this date to
move to the Territory and claim
what belongs to them.
After years of separation Riley
D. Saunders, a well known St.
Louis newspaper man, and Mrs.
Mary E Spearing, of Pass Chris
tian, were married. They drifted
apart during the war, and Mrs
Spearin's written congratula-
tons to Mr.. Saunders, upon the
publication of his book, John
Kenadie," helped to renew the
bonds in childhood. formed.
The leader., 1903-08-15
STEVE McNAIR F0R RAILROAD COM
MISSIONER.

The election returns for Rail-
road Commissioner in this dis
trict point unerringly to the cleo
ton of Hon. S. ID. McNair, of
Jefferson, in the second primary.
Returns from all but five of the
"a counties in the Southern dis
trict give McNair 9,o73 votes to
II, 934 for all three Of his oppo-
nents combined. DR.. Sheppard,
of Jones county, who received
the next highest number of votes,
will go into the second primary
with him. In the first primary
Sheppard's vote was about half
that of McNair. In Covington
county, where Steve McNair was
partly reared, he was second in
the race to Mr.. Watson, the home
candidate of that county, and in
the second is certain to carry it
almost solid.
In the first primary Lincoln
divided her vote as follows: Nc
Nair, 1868; McGehee, ATS;
Sheppard, 100; Watson, "a.
Mr.. McNair, it will be seen, had
big lead in this county, having
clear majority of 434 over all
his competitors combined. He
spent part of his boyhood and
young manhood in Lincoln, and is
still next door neighbor, being a
citizen of our sister county of
jefferson; and hence with two of
his competitors out of the way,
Lincoln will be about unanimous
for him in the second primary.
Indeed this would have been the
case in the first, but for the fact
that Hon. j. H. McGehee, of
Franklin, another next door
neighbor, and a man of sterling
personal worth and fine qualifi-
cations for the Office, was a can
didate and had many warm
friends in Lincoln.
Mr.. McNair is brother of
Messrs A. c., R. W. and Thos.
McNair, of Brookbaven and this
fact adds no little to his own
popularity with Lincoln voters.
He has had many years of prac-
tical experience as a railroad man,
and when he becomes a member
of the State Railroad Commits
sion, which is now foregone
conclusion, this knowledge will
make him a valuable member OF
that body.
The leader., 1903-08-15

While her father, Henry Lowe,
of New York, was flying across
the country at a break-neck speed
and on a special tain that cost
him near So, 900, his IA year-old
daughter died at Los Angles, Cal.
before he could reach her. The
special was scheduled to break all
fast records to the coast, and did
it, but reached there after the be-
loved daughter had passed to the
beyond.
The leader., 1903-08-15

The articlepublished elsewhere
from the Clarion-Ledger is a
conclusive answer to Major Var
daman's proposition to abolish
the state farms and work the
convicts on the public roads.
Major Vardaman's proposition
is like some of his other theories
lacking in practical wisdom.
The leader., 1903-08-15
Just Like Noel---He Will Vote for Critz.

In conversation today between
Hon. E. F. Noel and the editor of
the Clarion-Ledger, Mr.. Noel
said: 1T has been charged that l
would vote for Vardaman in the
second race. You can say for me
that I stand now for precisely the
same principles I did during my
canvass for Governor, and believ-
ing that those principles are more
nearly represented by Judge
Critz, | shall vote for him in the
primary on the 9th. "-Clarion-
Ledger, Aug. 10.
The leader., 1903-08-15

The fellow who is not willing
to do a slight service for a per-
sonal friend or for his country,
without pay for my time, " is an
unprincipled hypocrite who is
inventing another name for bri-
berry to ease what little consci-
ence he has left and deceive his
fellowman.
The leader., 1903-08-15

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
To Jim Hughes, whose postoffice address is
unknown:
You are commanded to appear before the
Chancery Court of the County of Lincoln, in
said State, on the third Monday in September,
1908, to defend the suit in said court of Lille
Hughes, who sues for divorce, wherein you are
defendant,
This the 10th day of August, A. d. 1908.
II. w. MCNAIR,
Clerk.
The leader., 1903-08-15

Gov. Heard, of Louisiana,
failed to commute the sentence of
Batson, the murderer of the Earl
family, and he was hanged at
Lake Charles yesterday. His
bravado never forsook him to the
last.
The leader., 1903-08-15

Ex-Governor Frank B. Lub-
book, of Texas, was married
Wednesday to Miss Lou Scott, of
Abilene. Mr.. Lubbock is SO,
and has been married twice be-
fore.
The leader., 1903-08-15

Allowing for the gain of a few
men who supported Noel on purely
personal or local grounds, and who
may now lean to Vardaman, the
latter will gain nothing in the
second primary. The bulk of the
Noel vote will go to Critz.
The leader., 1903-08-15

Lindsey Dixon, a. native Of
Kinds county, died at the age Of
rs at Jackson, after weeks of ILL
ness. He leaves a wife and sew
eral children.
The leader., 1903-08-15

The first primary left most of
the white niggers' in this coun-
ty without a dirty job. Dave Pc
sey ought to have the whole gang
for ninety days on the county
farm.
The leader., 1903-08-15

II the unprincipled election
heelers in Lincoln county who
have votes and influence for
sale, could have heard a portion
of Major Vardaman's speech
Wednesday night, it would have
burnt them to the bone, if they
have spark of shame left in
them.
The leader., 1903-08-15

The Clarion-Ledger. which was
neutral until after the first pri-
mary, has declared for Critz and
is doing valiant service for the
gallant Confederate veteran.
The leader., 1903-08-15
Citation Notice.

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
10 II. a. Phillips, whose postofice address is
foH are commanded to appear before the
Chancery Court of The County Of Lincoln Ia
said State on the third Monday Of September,
a. ID. 1908. at Brookhaven, to defend the suit of
defendant.
This the eth day of August, A. D. 1903.
X. w. MCNAIR,
Chancery Clerk.
The leader., 1903-08-15

Lincoln should make it unani-
nous for Steve McNair for Rail-
road Commissioner in the second
primary.
The leader., 1903-08-15

Senator McLau rim has announ-
ced that he will support Critz for
Governor. He declares that the
election of Critz is for the best
interest of the state.
The leader., 1903-08-15
Lost, Strayed, or Stolen.

From my place on July 16th one Gray mare,
about years old, scar on left shoulder. weighs
about 700 lbs. Anyone returning said animal to
ChaS. Short or L. Cohn q Bros. will be reward.
ed to the amount OF $3.50
The leader., 1903-08-15

Forest M. RunneIs, late candi-
date for Secretary of State, has
assumed control of the Vicksburg
American.
The leader., 1903-08-15

The first Christian Scientist
church built in this State, was
dedicated last Sunday at Laurel.
The leader., 1903-08-15

Frank Calm, age "a, suicided
at Meridian, by shooting himself
through the temple in a bath tub.
He was son of. Mr.. and Mrs.
E. Calm, among the wealthiest
and most prominent citizens of
Meridian.
The leader., 1903-08-15

DR.. Cooper states that pros
poets are fifty per cent better for
Whitworth than last year.
The leader., 1903-08-15

The State w. C. T. U. Conven-
ion will be held in Canton Noyem-
Der 1924.
The leader., 1903-08-15

Political prophets say things
will get warmer as the 9th of
this month draws near.
The leader., 1903-08-15

big" is a word just half as big
as little"-but it means more.
The leader., 1903-08-15

Fire burned down houses be-
longing to Peter Trolio at Canton
on the 18th to the value Of 81, 900.
The leader., 1903-08-15

The Vardaman men seem to
realize that there will be a second
primary.
The leader., 1903-08-15

Vardaman has an up hill pull
before him.
The leader., 1903-08-15

Snow white hair may cover coal
black thoughts.
The leader., 1903-08-15

A Sheppard campaign club has
been organized at Laurel.
The leader., 1903-08-15

Bucktown Headqualt ers'' was.
burned down at Natchez on the
18th. Loss is between So, 900 and
81, 900. The fire burned the cleo
trio wires.
The leader., 1903-08-15

Vardaman speaks at barbecue
at Ellisville today, and at Laurel
tonight.
The leader., 1903-08-15

SIS your husband dead or di-
vorced?" Dead, thank God. y
The leader., 1903-08-15
T. Fl. MONTGOMERY

Major Jas. K. Vardaman, can
didate for Governor, addressed a
very large audience at the Opera
House Wednesday night. Penn's
Unique Band was engaged for the
occasion, and every effort made by
the Lefore candidates friends in
town to give eclat to the occasion.
Doubtless all who heard the dis
tinguished speaker we're pleased
by his oratory and amusing anec-
dotes, but as far as the State
policy he advocates was concerned
we honestly believe from express
sions since heard that he lost fully
as much support by his speech as
he gained.
The leader., 1903-08-15

"a double minded man is I'M
stable in all his ways. =
The leader., 1903-08-15
CHAM BERLAIN-H
To The Public.

The partnership existing between W. II. Net
ties and w. M. Jones, as proprietor Of the ice
House Market, ceased at Mr. Nettles' death.
assumed the liabilities of the grim aud will con-
tinue the business at the stand.
Hoping to merit and receive Hberil show of
the public patronage, and promising prompt
service and honest treatment of all, l am,
w. M. JONES.
The leader., 1903-08-15
For Rent or Sale.
Citation Notice.

new five-room cottage in Schwem addition.
Apply to j. L. STORM.
The leader., 1903-08-15
Card Of Thanks.
To my Friends:

To my Friends:
| take this method of express
ing my appreciation of your
hearty support in the primary
election, which gave me the nom
i nation for Floater Representa-
tive, and should the honor bt
mine to represent you, will ust
every effort in the promotion o.
voI1r wnlfara
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-20
Doesn't Like the Cabin Idea.

The daily press announces that the
log cabin is decided on by the commits
sioners for st. Louis, and now lot of
the game is being shipped from the state
house to adorn the same. With this will
go the squaws from Oldtown and Maine
will be honored. We suppose Kansas
will build q cyclone cellar and sod
house to advertise the wonders of that
state and other western states the dug
out or adobe howell which will as fitting
ly illustrate the march of civilization in
the great West. Surely these will be as
appropriate as what is planned for
Maine. What a sorry mistake would
have been made had a respectable build
ing been decided upon and the oil paint
ings of our Governors and judges, from
Gov. King down, taken from the state
house and hung upon its walls, pictures
of the men who have so notably shaped
the destiny of the nation! Such a dis
play would have told of brains, while
the log house, game and squaws will
tell of the forest primeval and indicate
to the stranger, what it seems is the pur-
pose of the commissioners to advertise,
that Maine is one great wilderness as yet
untrodden by the foot of civilized beings.
1t would seem that il the state is to be
advertised it should be in manner to
reflect credit on the great industries scat
tered over every part. When strangers
from the West express such surprise at
the size and substantial qualities of the
farm buildings from Kittery to New
Sweden, why should the money of the
state be used to dwarf all this and make
prominent the conditions one hundred
and fifty years ago?