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The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-09-17
Supervisors Fix Tax Rate.

The board of super Visors OF Uopiah
county have made the annual tax levy,
as follows: For general fund, mills;
school fund, "a mills; road tax
mill, and A mill for interest on court
house bonds, making the county tax
levy mills, the same as last year.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-09-17
Newton For Longer Term.

The Newton county Board of Super
visors at the regular September session
levied special IL mill tax for the
purpose OF extending the public
school term in special 1-2 mills
tax for the purpose. A five months
session was taught last year without
making an additional levy.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-09-17
Joues TO Extend School Term.

The Jones county board of suDervis-
ors have fixed the county tax levy at 6
mills, exactly the same as last year. OF
this l IL mills is levied as special
school tax to extend the public school
term of the county from fore to six
months
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-09-17
Says Insurrection Has Been Suppressed

Rome. The porte has sent tele-
graphic report to its embassy here
giving its version of the general ont
look in the Balkans, by which it ap-
pears that that the work of suppress
in the insurrection has been success
full throughout Macedonia. The Turk
ish authorities expect to have the
insurgents completely crushed within
few days and peace re-estsblished.
The eport has been communica: ed to
the Italian government.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-09-17
Sixteen Mills In Simpson.

The board of supervisors of Simpson
county made q levy OF 10 mills, which,
added to the State levy of 6 mills,
axes 16 mills Two mills of this
levy is to extend The free school term
in Simpson county from four months
to six months for the next scholastic
year, which begins Oct. l.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-09-17
Old Defenders Day,

Baltimore The Baltimore Cham
Der of Commerce, Stock Exchange and
public buildings closed on the day.
known as "Old Defenders Day." in
memory of the battle of North Point
in 1914. in which he Maryland mill
tia defeated an invading British army.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-09-17
LIFE and TINES Of THOMAS JEFFER

Weekly Constitution
volume greatest of all
The
Weekly completed
FREE
household
addition
bringing the of ubsconl for the trfe S125
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-09-17
Society Chatter Approved.

The charter of the Farmers Union
Aid and Brotherhood Society, of
Lowndes county, with Major Johnson,
Lewis Bratson and others as incorpor-
ators, has been approved. The OBJ
jects of the society are benevolent and
oharitahla
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-09-17
New Brick Company.

The Collins Brick Company is being
organized at Collins. Orders for ma
shinery viii be placed in twenty days
and work will begin at once.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-09-17
Fire in Manufacturing Plant.

A fire occurred few days ago in q
csbin!in the yards of the West Point
Manufacturing Company. and for a
time it looked as though the mill and
entire yards would be destroyed. The
amount of loss sustained is under
81, 900, with no insurance.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-09-17
Theresa Vaughan Very III.

Worcester, Mass. Miss Theresa
Vaughan, formerly we'll known comic
opera singer, who has been an inmate
of the Worcester Insane Hospital fol
several years, is reported to be much
worse.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-09-17
Cut With an Axe.

Pearl johnson, negress from Hard
Times Landing, La, is in the hospital
at Vicksburg with a terrible cash in
her side, made by an axe welded by a
woman who aimed to cut another dusky
dame, and cut Pearl when she inter-
fered
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-09-17
Two Log Trains Collide.

Two train on the logging road of
she dis, issippi Lumber Company COL
lided near Qnitmsn few days ago
seriously injuring several of the negro
employees.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-09-17
An Ancient Castle.

Berlin. A castle which is believed
to have existed 400 years before Christ
has beer brought to light near Cassel.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-09-17
Heavy Rain Welcomed.

A good shower of rain and the indi-
cations for more was the cause of con-
siderable favorable comment in sew
eral districts, as the planters need
little rain as crop nourishment.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-09-17
Female Golf Champion.

Chicago. Mss Bessie Anthony won
for the fourth time the title of Western
polf champion by defeating Miss Ma
BILE Higgins. the runner up 8 links.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-09-17
0be SUN NY SOUTH

Is the recognized standard Southern Literary week
ly-devoted to Fiction Romance. Literature and
Household reading especially adapted to the freside
fifty cents year. =. II. :.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-09-17
An Optimistic View.

The reason for the decrease in the
number of polls reported for Jackson
county, says dispatch; is because of
unavoidable oversight or other causes
than the loss of population and fault
of the county assessor. This year has
been one of unusual prosperity for
Jackson county. There has been an
increase in the taxable property and
values and the population has mate
rally increased. Throughout the
county the farmers have had the best
of crops, and have realized good prices
for the produce. The mill men have
found ready market for their lumber
and have received splendid prices.
Labor has been we'll paid and found
continuous employment and in fact,
all lines of business and industry have
enjoyed an unusual year of prosperi-
Sy.
-cvy is 3 Mills Less Than Last Year.
The board of supervisors of Frank.
lin county have made the levy for
county taxes for the ensuing fiscal
year, as follows: Bridge, mills; /;
road, / mill; courthouse aud Jail, IL
mill; total for all county purposes,
8 IL mills. This added to the State
tax makes total of IL IL mills. The
levy is mills less than last year, and
the lightest tax levy in this county
since the Civil war.
Sufficient Tax for Six Months Term.
The board of supervisors of Jasper
county have made the levy for taxes
for the fiscal year 1908, as follows
County purposes, &c % per cent; for
school purposes, 1918 per cent. This
makes total Of IL mills. and will give
term of six months for the public
schools to run. The tax is l 1-2
mills less than last year.
Personal Assessment of Simpson.
The personal assessment of Simpson
county for the year 1908 is $l14. 900
over that of 1902. This speaks vol
umes for the railroad lines. The Gulf
and Ship Island runs centrally
through the county, snd the Menden-
hall and Columbia branch begins at
the center and runs centrally through
the south half of the county.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-09-17
ole WEEKLY CONSTITUTION

Is the worlds greatest and most widely read week
ly newspaper-the farmers friend, the woman's
companion, the children's joy-one dollar year.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-09-17
Going Pretty Deer

UUfHS TfStty DCSPs
The artesian we'll at Mendenhall has
reached depth of 200 feet.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29

hurst and began his military career In
1894 Two years later he saw service In
the Matabele campaign. where he was on
the staff OF General Darlington.
During the Beer war he was back
In South Africa. again as a staff officer.
AS the fruits Of his military service he
wears the Matabele and South African
medals the Distinguished Service Or
der and is a Knight Commander OF the
Victorian Order.
The Prince Is very popular In his reg
lment, both with officers and men. and
Is devoted to his duty.
Some months ago proof Of hiss keen
ness" MS It is called In military par
lance, was brought prominently before
the public,
The Seventh Hussars. having. been sent
to South Africa, Its reserve squadron was
stationed at Hampton Court Barracks
but this detachment became So reduced
by repeated drafts supplied to. the regi,
ment at tho front that at last. there were
only about seven rank. and file TO- attend
to eighty horses.
In this extremity. Prince Alexander, who
was In command, put aside all considora'
ton Of rank and set himself energetically
to help the men out of their difficulty.
He simply took his place among the
common troopers and shaved at sta
bles" day after day, until the War Office,
hearing Of tho sQuadron's plight, sent
rein fOrcements.
The incident attracted much attention
at the time, and the general impression
was that It Is to the royal family, after
all, that we must look for illustrations
of the proverb "noblesse oblge"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29
\, .elve. wten he cases ars tried.

,,t1seives when the cases ars tried.
,enator Bryant. as stated, is not sub;
lit TO arrest, but can submit 70 t.la i
NE sees I'll. Hotties the position that
s813arksdale law is not In effect and
hi an Indictment Under II Is void, MT.
aaiier laughs at the charge against MN,
Sdstliinks II Will take very few minutes
ts&him TO disprove 1t. Mr.. Todd says
Wnever saw rutherford IN his life, and
Atsso far ne the other charge Is con-
med, he stopped IN swecney's one day,
Ter a hard campaign. and got some
iDch. yahley and Crittendcn we're
ere, and he invited them TO Join him.
4 ~ Todd thinks that II the Barksdnle
a N will keep man from eating his
n,,er, II Is "a very curious law. Mr..
,ildrey says he gave Valentine dollar
lEbuy5 something to eat with one day.
All 81 the other men have their defense,
}nich they will duly make Oh THURSDAY
at. The trials will probably be largely
tended The testimony. particularly IN
lie Tor two cases, promises to be inter-
ting and even sensational. N
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29
CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY
CHRISTMAS, AND HOLIDAY
EXCURSION RATES.

On December 2Sd, cath, 25th, Goth. 3lst
and January list the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway Will sell holiday excursion tick
cts at one and third nrst-class limited
fare for the round trip between all sta /,
lions on It's line. and coupon agents will
sell same to Southeastern Passenger AS
ISOLATION territory (south Of Ohio and
Potomac and east Of Mississippi Rlvers)
at ono and third first-class limited
fare. plus twenty-five cents, for the round
"trip, all limited for return to January 4.
1901.
The following special rates will apply:
Richmond and Norfolk, $3.50
Richmond and Old Point. 800
Richmond and Lynchburg, 500
Richmond and Lexington. Va. 600
> Richmond and Clifton Forge, 770.,.
STUDENTS AND TEAC II ERs.
Students and teachers going homo Tor
the holidays, on presentation aud strren-
der to agent certificate from president,
principal or superintendent Of academy,
school, college or seminary, certifying
that the '.npplicant Is n student or teach
er of said institution and entitled to the
rate" will be sold the holiday tickets on
December 10th to ed. limited to expire
January s, 1904.
Other information checrfuly given ON
application to W, O. Warthen d. p. A..
C. & o. R'y. 500 East Main Street, Rich
mond, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29

Emperor Francis Joseph is quite father
o. his people, and he frequently walks
alone through the narrow streets OF the
poorer part OF Vienna.
The risk he thus runs from anarchists
has been pointed out to him. but ne re.
fuses to change his habits. saying that
no IIapsburg was ever q coward
A few days ago he was driving N an
open carriage through a side street when
q little ragged boy ran up to his carriage
and threw dirty. badly spelled letter
into Ills lap asking the rDefe ME- Em-
peror" to help Ills poor mother, VINO wus
sick In bed
Within two hours tho poor woman had
food and wine. and now the boy Is work.
ms In the imperial stats, earns
Ing enough. "a keep his molhsr IN COM
Should tho Emperor visit. this
city the people will not be barred
from the streets through which ne VIII
pass on his way to the Imperial Palace.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29
Cause to Feel Blue.

B""The people OF Franklin county are
cry much discouraged" said Senator
Pinwiddie. of that county, yesterday
we have large tobacco crop--one of
sIe largest In many years-but It did not
are well. and prices are discouragngly
wv The quality has turned out to be
little Inferior. and there Is small de-
Iand for tobaccos of the grade owned in
5,s county,
Eyes. the fruit crop Is a fine one. hu,
}.uit Is grown chiefly In the section lying
long the base and slopes OF the noun
aims and does not extend over the en-
re county"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29
EGYPTIAN Discoveries.

Prof, Flinders Petre announces some
important discoveries made while exca-
waiting at Abydos, AT depth OF 20 feet
un old temple site was discovered In
which were ruins Of ten successive tenn
pies ranging In age from about 500 10
5000 3. G, An ivory statue of Chcops was
round, which shows for tho first time the
face and character of the great builder
VINO made Egyptian civilization what I
was for thousands OF years after Dr.,
Burkhart Is the cheops Of the 18th CEN
fury; the wonderful cures he has effected
with his Vegetable Compound at a cost Of
25c, for 80 days treatment, marks, an
epoch In the history of MEDICINE, and hls
name viii be loved and honored through
the coming centuries.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29
DEATH LURKED IN
a Little 5PlMPLE

Especial toIThc 'rilnes-Dispntch.)
SALEM. NJ j.. Nov. 2S.-AndneW Fl,
Weatherby. we'll known resident of this
city, died at his home here last night
from blood poisoning, a pimple which
came on his face was picked. The first
Of the week his arms began to get stift.
and on consulting Il physician he found
hat blood poison had developed. lie
was sick only q day OF. two; ,l,s, g3...
Mr.. Wea therhy4 for number. Of Years
conducted 4 big stock farm and dealt IN
horses and other live stock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29
Visitors. at Pamplin's.

(specia IN The Tlmes-+ iSpllch.
PAMPLIN CITY, VA Nov. S,-Mr. B,
w, Freshman and family, Of Philadel-
pkia: Mr.. s. II, Franklin and family OF
Lynchburg, and Mr., Merrill and nephew,
OF Akron Ohio, have been here visit
Ing relatives &
= The gentlemen named have been enjoy
Ing the fine hunting season now At hand,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29
Boys English
Outfittind

SUITS AND 20 rs tor Youths,
Boys and Chi dren-DePinna
styles, made from, exclusive
fairies and appropriate Tor
Dancing School, lof Parties, for
School Days and for sundays
: Sizes az to ,o years WRITE
FOR THE CATALOGUE
HATS AND FURNISHINGS 10,
boys of similar ages ii styles
that are distinct and distinctive.
I not obtlinable In other cities,
nor from other houses In New
York City. WRITE FOX TiB
CATALOGUE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29
Too Much Laudanurn.

Alice Wilson, colored. gave her baby
too much laudanum, which almost caused
Its death. Dr. sycle did some good work.
and put the child out OF danger.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29
Field Trials Begin.

The Virginia Fields Trials Association
will hold It's second annual meet at
Chase City this week. beginning to-
morrow. a large number of hunters and
dogs will attend from this city, and
the gathering promises to be the most
successful yet.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29
Goods Sent
On Approval

Selections may be made from
the Catalogue, which vii be
sent Immediately upon request.
OF you may write any special
instructions with certainty that
they will be promptly and cor
rcclly filled
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29
Noblesse Oblige.

Prince Alexander George, Of Feck, the
third son OF the late Duke and Duchess
of 'reck, and brother OF the Princess OF
Wales was born lp lienslnEton Palace
on April II, 1914,
he was educated at Elton and Sand
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29
PRINCE. is
TO VISIT US
King Edward Viii Send Royal
Representative to Opening
Of St. Lofts Exposition.
WEDDING AMONG MOBILITY b |
Prince Alexander George Of Tcck
to Marry Princess Alice
of Albany.
BY PAUL LAMBETH.

Especial Cable to Tho Tlnes-Dispatch'
Copyright, 10os)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29
TROUBLES {:
IN FRANCE.
Anti-Clerical Policy Of Present
Government Causes Dis
orders III Churches.
THE. SICKNESS OF SLEEP
Three Congo Negroes IN Paris
Hospital Slowly Dying From
Mysterious Disease.
THE SICKNESS OF SLEEP T
az PAUL vlLLlERs.

Especial Cable to The Times. Dispatch,
Copyright, 19o3.)
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-04

OF truce. Just as they started to adj
vance, stray shot coming from an
other part of the field shattered Can't.
Colem ans right shoulder, blade and
causedt his right arm to drop helpless
by his, side. On crossing the breast
works they found that the rebels were
IN earnest about the flag Of truce and
the expected conflict did not occur,
An Interesting fact in this connection
IS THAT the men they were about to
char 30 upon were the Eighth Missouri
Con federate infantry, who had sur
rendered to the Eighth Illinois regi-
ment at Vicksburg and at that time
thei men were together in the. same
camp for a period of two weeks. The
mesmbers of this confederate regiment
at that time told the boys of the
Eli ghth Illinois that they would never
fire gun at them. If they should
Chance to meet in battle. On this oc-
,cslsion they did meet, but the flag Of
Truce was raised in time to prevent
the shedding Of blood AS soon as the
News of Lees surrender was received,
tile war was practically at an end and
the troops about Mobile engaged In no
filrther fighting.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-04

A harvest home picnic will be held
at Fayette August 20.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-04
DIED SUNDAY MORNING.

.Mrs.Anna Anderson. Wife of A. Ander.
z son Will be Buried Tuesday.
Mrs. Anna Anderson, aged 48 years
wife of Andrew Anderson, 406 Burn.
lside street died early Sunday morn
ting at the family residence. She is
Survived by her husband and one child.
The funeral will occur Tuesday at 1
o'clock at the Swedish Lutheran
church in Munterville. The funeral
procession will leave the residence at
8 o'clock Tuesday morning. The inter
ment will take place in the Munterville
cemetery.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-04

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favorably known and have the we'll wishes
OF large circle Of friends.
Rev. q. w Barber preached at Bethel
church Sabbath afternoon
Miss Reha Carter peacefully passed
away Sabbath morning at about $3.50
o'clock. She had been gradually declining
for several months. Her funeral occurred
Monday afternoon. Miss Rena Carter
was a young Indy who was admired by
all who Intimately knew her. The family
hive the sympathy of the people of the
community.
The Epworth League social Wednesday
evening was pleasant affair and finan-
cial success.
The c. e. society social Saturday eve
ming was very pleasant affair and fine
financial success.
There is a birthday club consisting of
II ladies in In this place. Their respec-
tive birthdays come 50 that there is one
for each month in the year. This time
it was Mrs. Chas. Under. On Friday,
July 81, Mrs. Under entertained the club
royalty. Refreshments were served. All
are enthusiastic in speaking of the plea
SAINT time at that anniversary.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-04
LOCATE In OTTUMWA
THE JAMES n. WATSON ESTATE
OPENS BRANCH IN THIS
CITY.
Manufactures Galvanized Eaves
Trough, Conductor Pipe, Etc. -
Factory Located At Charlottesville,
lnd.-strictly Wholesale Business.

The James H. Watson Estate, manu-
'facturers of galvanized caves trough,
conductor pipe, and a general line Of
galvanized iron work, has established
a distributing branch in this city, and
now has its warehouse well filled with
material ready to deliver.
In the class of goods in which it
deals, The James H. Watson Estate
is one Of the largest and best known
manufacturers in the middle west. The
head office and factory are at Craw-
louisville, Ind, and the product of this
firm has reputation of the highest
standard of excellence, and its goods
are specified in contracts where
parties want the best grade of mater
ials used. 1t is one of the Oldest firms
engaged in the manufacture of galvan>
lied iron work, and is connected with
some of the largest tin plate and sheet
mills in the country.
The Ottumwa branch will conduct
strictly wholesale business, and is
distributing agency for Iowa and
Missouri, and the local jobbers, as well
as those at Burlington, Des Moines,
Davenport St. Joe, Kansas City,
Omaha, ETC., will be supplied from
the stock in this city.
The location selected is the Zulauf
building, at the foot of Jefferson street,
and is one Of the best in the city for
this particular line. 1t is on the Rock
Island track. with direct switch con-
nections with every road entering the
city, very necessary and economical
feature where heavy shipping is large
item in the business.
F. d. Barnhill has charge of the local
office. He states that already one
shipment of eleven carloads and an
other of five carloads have been re-
ceived (Which is the largest shipment
of the kind ever made), and more are
on the road, and that stock of from
$40, 900 to. $4,000 worth of goods will
be carried at this branch, which is the
largest, as we'll as the most complete
stock Of the kind west of the Missis.
sippi. Mr.. Barnhill, who comes here
from the factory at Charlottesville, is a
practical man and thoroughly acquaint-
ed with all the details Of the business.
A score of representatives, with head.
quarters in this city, will continuously
advertise Ottumwa, as well as the firm
for which they solicit orders.
Mr. Barnhill says: "The firms
which push from east to west in an eff
fort to widen their territory are the en-
terprises which expect to build up a
business by the merit Of their goods.
They know their goods have worth,
and they want others to know it. We
solicit business from the merit stand.
point, court a comparison of our pro-
duct, and have established this branch
in order to increase the volume Of our
business and give the people of Iowa
and Missouri the best service posi-
ble"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-04
BooMs ROOSEVELT.
odelI Talks Of Candidacy for Presi-
dency

~ 6CtSys
Colorado Springs, Aug. 3.-While
ascending Pixies Peak yesterday Gov
ernor Odell of New York said of Pres
ident Roosevelt's candidacy for the
nomination next year:
New York's favorite son is Pres
ident Roosevelt He will not be op-
posed. The national convention will
nominate him. Along the Pacific
coast we heard some talk about U. s..
Grant for vice president The vice
president, however, will be selected
by the convention.
"Cleveland's chances for the demo
ocratic nomination are poor. Our
next fight at home will be for
the mayoralty of New York. There
viii be no new issues, but the fight
will be hot,
"No, will not become president of
the Union Pacific road"