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The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
AMBITIOUS DUCK.
Rhode Island Fowl Makes a Bid for
Fame by Laying Eggs That
Are Black.

Another freak in the e~gg-laying line
is just announced, and while the par
ticular bird who is responsible for it does
not allow her fame to rest on ~fecundity.
like Mrs. McNally's hen, the variety of
the eggs that she lays is something new
to these parts, say the Providence Jour-
nal. This particular bird is a duck, a
black duck, and she lays black eggs, a
freak of nature that has never been en-
countered before by the duck raisers of
Rhode Island.
1t is an ordinary sized ducks egg and
is a deep drab in color. The color is mot
tied in some places, and the only Fight
spot on the egg is at the small end, and
there 1t is somewhat white. This egg
is not a freak with the particular duck.
for it is said that she has never laid n
other kind of egg, and that she would be
much surprised if she ever laid a white
one.
The egg was brought in by John H.
Montgomery, a relative of Mr.. Young.
and he is authority for the statement
that the meat in it is as good as in a
white egg.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
S~tatehouse Force.

Although he has a very limited
force of assistants, Maj. R. A. Dean,
the keeper of the capitol, is manag-
ing to keep the big building in very
good shape. He has only five por-
tiers to attend to the work, when a
force of twice the size is needed. An
effort will be made, however, to wor-
ry along with existing conditions
until after the legislature meets. A
force of fifteen hands are employed
on the grading work.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
The NJ, j. & c. Bond Case.

The briefs in the Natchez, Jack
son & Columbus railroad bond case,
wherein Kinds and Adams counties
are interested in the sum of $780,
600, have not yet been submitted to
Chancellor Mayes, and it is, there
fore, impossible to forecast when a
decision may be expected in the pro-
ceeding. The suit is one of great
Importance, not only on account of
the large amount involved, but also
the legal questions at issue, and
Chancellor Mayes states that he will
render a written decision after the
briefs are filed and are given proper
consideration.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
BACK TO THEIR LAVA BEDS.
Gallant Modoc Indians Allowed to Re-
turn After Long Exile from Ma
tive Rocks and Hills.

The last gallant remnant of the
once glorious tribe Of Modoc Indians
are soon to depart for their homes in
the lava beds of the state of Washing
ton, says the Baxter Springs News.
For nearly 80 years they have resided
on their little reservation in Indian
Territory about ten miles south Of
Baxter Springs.
This tribe was at one time the
bravest of the brave, and made the
most heroic stand for their liberty
ever made by any tribe or nation.
With a small body of chosen warriors
they STOOD off, or held at bay the
entire army of the United States for
many weeks. They killed Gen. Candy,
and killed and wounded more soldiers
than there were members of their
tribe. They were finally conquered,
and after hanging Capt. Jack, their
head chief, and four others, the bal
ance of the tribe was coralled on the
lands in the territory. Every member
was allowed 40 acres of poor land, and
they were informed this was all they
could expect, or, in other words, they
must root hog or die" All of the
old historic members of the tribe are
dead, except Princess Mary, the sister
OF Capt. Jack. and old Lu-ke-el-tu, To-
los years old, the bow and arrow
maker of the tribe. Capt. Jack, Steam
boat Frank and Scar Faced Charlie,
Setback Nasty Jim, and all the old
landmarks of the tribe have gone to
the happy hunting grounds. Their
bones repose in a strange land, far
from their native rocks and hills.
where their %forefathers are buried,
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
Planters Up in Arms.

The planters in Amite county are
again up in arms against the labor
agents, some of whom it seems have
renewed on a small scale their old
efforts to induce the negroes to leave
for other sections. A communica-
ton from a prominent citizen Of
Berwick says: "We consider the
labor troubles caused by whitecap-
ing as settled in Amite county, and
the only thing we feel any fear of is
the Vaccinations of labor agents.
To all such we give fair notice to
keep out Of u county or we will
resort to extreme measures"
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
Activity in Delta Lands.

There seems to be great activity
in Delta lands just now. The gov
ernor last. week approved a batch of
charters, and among them were
three charters for land companies
domiciled in Bolivar county. Each
charter called for capital stock to
the amount of 100000, and all were
Incorporated by the same persons.
Judging from this, transactions in
Bolivar county real estate must Ger
tainly be'on a boom.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
Lively Bidding for Seed.

The deterioration of cotton crop
prospects in Mississippi has caused
a lively competition among the oil
mills for the seed supply, and the
purchasing agents Of the various
mills are invading territory hereto
fore conceded to local crushing con-
Germs. In consequence the price of
seed is quite stiff and some Of the
mill managers claim they fear the
finish of the season will show a very
small margin Of profit.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
School Population Increasing.

The rapid growth Of the school
population of Jackson has forced
the building of three large, elegant
school buildings for white children,
and one commodious building for
the negro children. Now it has
been found necessary to enlarge the
Robt. E. Lee School. in the Second
ward, and plans are being drawn,
after which the work will be done at
once From all indications jackson
seems to be stepping to the front.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
Wreck on the IN. e.. o,

Last week a serious wreck oc-
Cured at Wheelers, on the Mobile
& Ohio, in which three men lost
their lives. 1t was a head-on col
lision, in which Tom Perry, engi-
neer, and his fireman, Smith, were
killed; also another fireman named
Blackwell. A double-header run
ming north, which was on the side
track, the south bound freight train
and three engines were demolished
and sixteen cars were wrecked.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
Fatal Encounter at Tunica.

George Torrance shot and instant
ly killed Sol. Wadlington in a diff
Guilty at Tunica last week. They
had some words previous to the
shooting, and there was some hard
feeling between them. Wellington
had said he would kill Torrance on
sight, and upon meeting him on the
street fired three shots at him, but
his aim was poor and all three went
wild. Torrance then drew his pistol
and fired six shots into Wadling-
toms body, either of which would
have caused almost instant death.
Mr.. Torrance was discharged at the
preliminary examination.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
Geological Survey of Mississippi.

R. HI. Henry, of the Clarion
Ledger, and Chancelloy Fulton, of
the State University, returned last
week from Washington, where they
went for the purpose of seeing if it
was not possible to have a thorough
geological survey of the State made
by the United States government.
The government has made a partial
survey of the State, but it is by no
means complete. They called on the
director of the geological depart
ment while in Washington and laid
their request before him. While they
were given no absolute promise in
regard to. the matter, the officials
seemed to give the matter a favora-
BILE consideration, and acknowledged
that such a survey should have been
made before now. They are hope
full that the senators and congress
men from this State will take up the
matter and help get it through. The
Legislature of the State some years
ago memorialized congress to. make
such a survey, but it was never done.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
Want a Carpet.

The capitol commission has been
requested to purchase a carpet Of
some sort for the Supreme Court
room, and within the next few days
the floor will be covered with a neat
design, to be selected by the COM
missioners. At present the pro-
ceedings of the court are frequently
interrupted and annoyed by foot
falls on the hard flooring, and as the
acoustic properties of the room are
not of the best, it is imperative that
something be done to improve the
room.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
FIGURES IN DIRECTORY
How n Dogs Name Came to Be In
serted Among Those of the Citi-
xens of Pueblo, Col.

There is a name in the Pueblo (Col.)
city directory that would never have
been printed had the directory can
vasser known the owner-but he
didn't-and on page 401 is the follow
ing:
"Mentzel, Waldmann Lynn, BIDS. 515
West Abdiendo ave."
Since the publication of the d.
rectory the owner of this distinguished
name has moved. He now resides at
BIT East Evans avenue, and does the
same there as he did at the former
residence-just boards. "Waldmann
Mentzel," he can't be called a dog, for
'"Waldmann" is too aristocratic, too
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
General Frost Reported.

The weather bureau bulletin re-
ports that the mean daily tempera-
ture ranged slightly above normal
the fore part of the week and much
below normal the last two days.
Light to heavy frost was general
over the central and northern coun-
ties on the 18th. Light to moder-
ate rainfall occurred in the central
and southern portions Of the State.
Under exceptionally favorable
weather conditions cotton picking
has generally made very rapid prog
ress and is nearing completion in
many central and southern coun-
ties. Notwithstanding the lateness
of the crop, picking is well advanced
in the delta and northern counties.
There has been a slight improve
ment in the crop as reported from
Attala and Oktibbeha counties,
where the yield is better than ex-
pected, while in some localities the
yield appears to grow lighter as
picking advances. On the whole
there has been slight change in the
yield outlook. Owing to the alb
sence of heavy rains the staple is be-
ing secured in unusually fine condi-
ton.
Corn gathering continues the
yield being very satisfactory. Sor-
ghum is beng made into molasses
with fairly good yield. Peas and
sweet potatoes are generally short
crops. Fall crops have been some
what revived in some counties, but
r generally not promising. Pas
lures are much in need of a good
rain.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
NeWton's

The assessment roll for the town
of Newton, which has just been APP
proved by the board of aldermen,
shows an increase in valuation of
$11,379 for 1908 over 1902. The
total valuation Of real and person.
al property for last year was $780,
764, while this year it amounts to
S331,143.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
Incoming Treasurer Dead.

O. O. Moxey, a popular citizen of
Union county, lately nominated for
county treasurer, died at his home
in New Albany last week. Mr.. Mox-
ey had been in failing health for a
number Of years, and had been a res
ident of New Albany only a month.
A petition was o circulated for
names to be placed on the ticket to
elect his successor, thus saving the
the county the expense of a special
election.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
Mississippi State News
New Capitol Rules.

A well prepared set of rules and
regulations governing the new
capitol were promulgated last
week and every effort will be
made to see that they are properly
enforced. The capitol commission
will endeavor in this effort to secure
the cooperation and assistance of
all occupants of the statehouse and
the visitors as well. The rules post
ed are as follows:
l.. There must be no marking,
scratching or writing of any kind
on any of the walls, columns, doors,
windows or floors.
2. There must be no splitting or
throwing tobacco guilds or cigar
stubs OIL the floor or in any out-of-
the-way place.
3. Hands, arms and shoulders
must be kept from the windows or
glass, wherever it may be.
4. Feet must be kept from the
furniture, and tables must not be
sat upon.
5. Persons must not in any way
interfere with the lighting arrange
ments or other mechanism about the
building.
6. No driving OF riding will be
allowed anywhere on the grounds
except on the drives or roadways.
Z. Animals will not be allowed to
stand under the port cNcherie, ex-
cept long enough to load and unload,
but may be held on the roadway so
as not to interfere with the rights
of others. Animals will not be al
lowed to be hitched anywhere on the
grounds under any circumstances.
A violation of the rules will be
prosecuted under Section 1000 of
the Code. Porters or other employees
must not be called upon to do other
work than that prescribed for them
by the keeper of the capitol.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
Contractor Heck Killed.

George H. Heck, a levee contract
or, was shot and killed last week at
his levee camp neal Friars Point, by
a negro named Fleak Mccoy. The
negroes at the camp got into a row
owe a crap game, when Mr.. Heck
went out to quell the disturbance,
and, while acting as peacemaker,
had some words with Will Mccoy,
whom he struck with a shotgun. AS
he did so, Fleak Mccoy, a brother
of VIII, drew his pistol and shot Mr..
Heck twice. Before falling Mr..
Heck emptied his shotgun into the
abdomen of his assailant.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
Superintendent Whitfield BUSY.

State Superintendent Whitfield
is diligently at work on the statis-
teal features of his biennial report.
Some of the reports from county SUI
perintendents have not yet been sub
mitted, and it will be fully two
weeks before the figures can be tabu-
lated.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
The Rapid Growth of GuIfport.

The rapid growth of the port of
Gulfport as a shipping point is very
gratifying to all Mississippians. 1t
is probable that no other Southern
port has assumed such proportions
in so short a time. Last year the
registered net tonnage of the port
was only 1918 tons, and the total
of lumber shipped was 1907
237 feet. For the first nine months
of this year the tonnage of the har-
Dor shows that there has been an
enormous increase, the total amount
being $4,000, while the shipments of
lumber for the same period amount
to 73,461, AS. Thirty-one sea-go-
ing vessels entered the port during
the year 1902, while during the last
nine months 70 sea-gong ships have
entered the port. This is a remark
able increase and shows that Gulf
port is rapidly forging to the front
as a Southern port.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
Dynamiters at Pittsboro.

The outside door of the treasur-
er's safe of Calhoun county was
blown off last week by burglars.
They failed to get inside the vault,
but secured some small change that
was left outside the vault.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
An Old Mississippi. Rifle.

Dunbar Rowland, the director of
the department of archives and his
tory, was last week presented with a
relic for the department in the
shape of an old Mississippi rifle that
say service in two wars. The pre-
sentation was made by Mrs. Charlie
Gibbs Harper of Jackson, wife of
Sam D.. Harper. The rifle was car
ried by Mrs. Harper's father
through the Mexican war, he being
a member of the Raymond Fenci-
bles, which was a part of the first
regiment commanded by Jefferson
Davis. 1t took part in the battle of
Monterey, September 20, p, 22 and
23, 1916, and Buena Vista, Febru-
airy 23, 1947. The gun went also
through the civil war, was captured
near its close and taken North. A
number of years afterward it was
sent to Mrs. Harper's mother by the
mar into whose possession it fell,
and it will now repose in the depart
ment of archives.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
Stationery Company Closes.

The Mississippi Stationery Com
pany of Yazoo City closed its doors
last week. The company's assets
will be sufficient to meet liabilities.
A general printing business was car
ried on by the company.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
Cotton Blocked at senatobja.

The accumulation of cotton on
the Senatobia market is almost as
bad as it was a year ago. About 400
bales are lying on the ground and
platforms. The railroad seems un-
able to handle the cotton. The
farmers are making preparation to
start the wagon train at once.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30

A young woman in Connecticut is to
pay a wife $1,000 for the alienation of
her husbands affections and keep the
man. Is any man worth that much?
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
Water Works for Winona.

The city Of Winona voted last
week for a hundred thousand-dollar
waterworks and sewerage system.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30

During a game of baseball at Balm
bridge, Ca, a ball hot from the bat struck
John B. Stegale in the side, causing death
in an hour. The victim was one of the
players, aged IL years.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
a Circus Tale.

HE spent 80 minutes trying to tease
the elephant"
did he succeed"
"You might go out to the hospital and
ask him."-Chicago Post.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
Coast Towns to Consolidate.

Scranton and Pascagoula are
about to consolidate and will be
known as Pascagoula. The city Of
fcials of the two towns have agreed
to the consolidation and the people
want it, so it is very likely the
change in the name of the capital of
Jackson county will o be brought
about
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30
To Sell Grounds.

1t is learned that a bill has been
drawn up by one of the members of
the next legislature providing for
the sale of the old capitol building
and the grounds upon which it is
placed. 1t is the purpose of the
law to sell all of the grounds and
repeal the law passed at the last leg
islature giving the south half of the
grounds upon which the monument
to Jefferson Davis stands to the
Confederate soldiers as a Confed-
crate park. This section of the bill
will Inject with strong opposition.
The monument was built by the
good women of Mississippi after
years of hard work. 1t is the only
monument of its kind in the State,
and any effort to remove it will be
fought to the end by the Confeder-
ate soldiers and their friends.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-10-30

nave eaten watercress on which there
was some kind of spawn, but this is
mere conjecture.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-04-03
Schools and Teachers.

The Huntsville school will close
on or about April 24th.
1t costs $Ioo per day to run the
Columbia public schools.
Miss Mary Lamme has just clos
ed very successful school term at
McBaine This is Miss Lamme's
fifth year as teacher at McBaine.
The debating team of the uni
versity of Missouri will meet that
of Nebraska at Lincoln some time
in April, the exact date not yet
being decided upon.
AS a result of the coal strike it is
probable that the Boston school
committee may find it necessary to
make big cut in the running ex-
penses for the current year. The
only alternative is for the legisla-
ture to make an appropriation for
the schools, as it will require $IIo, =
900 more than can be legally appro =
priated by the city.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-04-03
POLITENESS DEFINED.

Politencss does not consist in
bowling and scraping and doffing of
hats, although some very polite
people do these things, says the
Lexington News, but we have OBJ
served much real rudeness from.
those who were adopts in the art
mentioned. True politeness con-
sists in consideration for the COM
fort and welfare of those whom
we come in contact. A man is
more truly polite who quietly gives
up his seat to strange woman
with as little appearance as possible
of having done so than he who
offers it with bows and hourishes
that calls attention to his act. This
is only an illustrations; but unosten-
tatious acts performed for the ac-
commodation of associates mark the
really polite person. Of course,
gentle and elegant manners add a
charm to all, but these are not
always marks of politeness they
may be acquired, but true politeness
springs from kindly heart. We
have seen assistance offered with
so much ceremony and ostentation
as to be real rudeness and we have
observed times when refraining
from offers of help was true polite
ness.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-04-03
Capital News.

Mrs. S. M. Watts has been very
ill.
Mr.. J. G. Mcmahon is in the
city on business.
Prof. 7. w. Baldwin of Kansas
City was in the city last week.
Mr.. Allen Bloodsworth was on
the sick list about four weeks but
is able to be out again.
Ocie Brown is the youngest cook
in Centralia, Mo. He is at present
head cook at the Monroe House.
Rev. ]. p. Smith returned from
Rocheport and is still conducting
the revival at the Second Baptist
church.
The city election will be held
here next Tuesday. Only good
men should be voted for. No
better men could be selected for the
Board of Education than Messrs.
Binder and Grimshaw. They
should receive the entire colored
vote,
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-04-03
Local News.

Mr.. Eugene Drew return ed
Monday from Vandalia.
Mrs. ]. b. Coleman visited in
Moberly Friday and Saturday.
Mr.. Dave Brown returned to
Miami, Mo-, Wednesday morning.
Mr.. John Bannistcr who has been
teaching in Vandalia returned home
Monday.
Miss Lucille Smith is greatly
improving in health since her re-
turn from Denver.
Mr.. Nose Williams, the young
man that was shot at by the city
police is greatly improving. He will
get well.
Miss Addie Moseley, Mrs. Thy
es and son returned to Kansas City
Saturday. They were accom-
panied as far as Centralia by Miss
Allyne Smith.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-04-03

the CO dest was that of 1898, with
an average of s.52 degrees. The
highest temperature recorded dur
ing any April was 90 degrees on
the goth, 1894, and 18th and 27th,
1896, and the..lowest,'rS degrees,
on the 4th, 1899. The average
number of days with minimum
temperature below 81 degrees is
g. The average date of the last
killing frost in spring is April r3th.
The latest date on which a killing
frost has occurred was May 6,
1891.
he AVERAGE precipitation for
April is 2.9S inches, and the aver
age number of davs with .oI of an
inch or more, IL. The greatest
April precipitation was 1890 inch
es, in 1893, and the least, I.o4
inches, in 1895. The greatest
amount of precipitation recorded in
any "a consecutive hours was 2.3o
inches, on the 18th and 10Th, 1893.
The greatest amount of snowfall
recorded in any "a hours was 40
inches, on the nth, 1900.
The average number of clear
days is g; partly cloudy days, 8,
and cloudy days, 13. The prevail
ing winds have been from the
southeast, and the highest velocity
recorded was 90 miles per hour,
from the northwest, on the I3th,
1895.
A. E. Hackett,
Observer, U. S. Weather Bureau.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-04-03

the Collectors books in St. Louis,
also was signed.
Allowing rebates for prepayment
of taxes in st. Joseph.
Prohibiting the selling of real
estate by any person without the
written consent of the owner. This
applies only to St. Louis, and is
directed against the class known as
"curbstone brokers.")
Providing for clearing obstruc.
tions from the Marias des Cygnes
river in Bates county.
For the assessment of property
or estates in the hands of admins.
traitors or executors in the county
where the decedent resided at his
death.
Amending the Nesbit election
law for St. Louis. Relating to
private corporations.
Relating to the incorporation OF
street car companies.