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Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-03
AN INSANE BIGAMIST
SO Declared on the Testimony of
His Three Wives and Host
of Friends.

Port Gibson, May 30.-Rev. Jean
Sykes, alias Mason Lane, was today
judged insane by jury Of six, they
having heard the dispositions relative
to the history of the accused bigamist,
which sufficiently convinced them of
the fact that the man was insane and
dangerous and should be confined in a
lunatic asylum. This special hearing
was called at 2 o clock and occurred
in the county Jail, owing to the phys
ical condition of Lane, he having been
pronounced a very i'll man by County
Physician Barber, who asked that he
be removed to a private house under
guard, so that ne should receive all
possible medical aid. Capt. Martin,
his able attorney. assured the officials
that all additional expenses would be
paid by Lanes parents OF Memphis
The testimony was that Of three wives,
a brother-in-law and host of friends
abroad, who have known the accused
IOF TIC pdsG tNtuGy yoaAs' Ao oO0NO
in the jail almost brought tears to
the eyes of the jurors and the court,
there to witness a man who looked
the picture of a raying maniac, alone
without friends near by. He has
expressed his wish several times that
death should occur, having asked his
physician to end his life if it was in
his power. The jury which decided
his fate was out eleven minutes.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-03
GENERAL SUMMARY
Condition of the Crops Over the
State for the Week Ending
June 1.

Vicksburg, June 1.-The first days
of the week were fair with seasonable
temperatures, followed by clouded
weather and moderate to heavy rains
during the last three days, excepting
in a few southern counties, where
only light showers occurred. Hail
was reported from several localities,
but'the injury resulting therefrom was
slight.
AS rule crops are in a good state
of cultivation and growing nicely.
Cotton is small, being from two to
three weeks late, but chopping is gen
orally in full progress and in some
localities is nearing com lletiol ;
stands have improved in the over
flowed districts, where cut worms con-
tinue very destructive, and as a result
many fields have been replanted the
second time and some the third time.
Corn has a good color and the early
planted is now being plowed the last
time; late corn is generally doing
we'll, although there is still some
complaint of damage by cut worms on
lowlands. Dat harvest continues,
the yield being poor to fair. Su., IT
cane is up to good stands and doing
well. Melons are generally late.
Irish potatoes and gardens are yield
ing we'll. Sweet potato slips are be-
ing set out Haying has begun. A
fair crop of early peaches is ripening.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-03
This City the Home of a Representative
of One of the Largest Corpora
f0ns in the South.

Mr.. G. w. Champlin who is the local
representative of the Jesse French
Piano g. Organ Co. which is one of the
largest corporations in the piano and
organ business in the south, is now the
general representative for this county
throughout this territory, and is In
a position to give all intending pur-
chasers the best possible terms and
lowest prices on the fine line he handles.
The Starr pianos have world wide
reputation for their purity of tone, sub
stantial construction and elegance of
case work, and also for their reasonable
ness of price. All intending purchasers
will do we'll TO consult with Mr..
Champlin before purchasing.
mayl3-1mo
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-03

The result of the last years work at
the Experimental station at Mcneil was
such as to make the management of the
New Orleans & Northeastern railroad
believe that it is desirable for all the
people along its line to know as much
az possible about it.
TO that end special excursion train
will be run from Meridian to Mcneil
and return. Wednes lay, June 10, leav
ing Meridian al 200 a. IN and reach
ing MCNEIL about -: noon; and re-
turning, leave McNeill about p. IN. In
order 10 give the people who are inter
ested in the work of station an oppOrtu.
nifty to thoroughly inspect the place,
Mr.. Ferris, the director Of the station
will he on hand to explain the work OF
the station, and he will be assisted by
some of the professors from the Agrl
cultural and Mechanical College of
| Starkville.
The excursion, while at Mcneil, will
take the character of picnic, in the
grove on the grounds. Splendid water
will be supplied from the wells on the
farm, ETC., but as there is no place at
McNeill suitable for provididg enter
tainment, it has been decided to sug
gest that the excnrsionists carry baskets
and make a picnic of it.
A baggage car will be on the train,
and baskets can be put in that car.
Mr.. Ferris will do everything posi-
BILE to make the few hours spent a.
Mcneil both instructive and entertain
ing.
The excursion rate will be very CHEAP
and will be announced in posters an(
otherwise. GEO. ID SMITH,
Gen. Pass Agent, New Orleans, La.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-03

We wish to inform our friends that
we have severed our connection with
the Hattiesburg Light s. Power Co. /,
whom we have served as superintendent
and assistant, and are now prepared to
sell all kinds of electrical supplies, and
to do all of your electrical work.
We earnestly solicit your patronage
when you want anything in our line
Thanking you for past favors and also in
advance for your future support we are
yours for business,
BYNUM & CUNNINGHAM.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-03
June 2 lot

The @. c. Business College, of Me-
ridian, Miss, has secured the services
of A j. Courtenay as first assistant in
the BookkeeI ing department. Mr..
Courtenay is a fine penman, has had
business experience. and was trained IN
Baltimore, Nd, to teach in business
college. June l.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-03

"On account of Dedication Ceremo-
MES & Confederate Veterans Reunion,
jackson, Miss, June 2 and 3, 1903, the
Queen & Crescent Route will sell
round trip tickets at extremely low
rates on June l, and 2, for morning
trains of June 3, with limit June A.
Special trains will be operated for
the occasion leaving Meridian 900 a.
IN. June 3, and Vicksburg 1880 a. M,
same date. Schedule has been ar
ranged so that passengers will arrive at
Jackson in ample time for all ceremo-
MES. GEO. FL. SMITH, G. P. A.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-03

1t is notss what a school claims,
but what it does. that should be
recognized by the public. The @ G..
Business College, of Meridian. Miss.
matriculated eight new students and
successfully placed two of its compe-
tent students in positions during the
past week. June /.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-03

Don't fail to see Virgil Jones before
purchasing bicycle new or second
hand. mayer 1w
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-03
A New Enterprise.

Virgil Jones agent for the Columbia
and Crescent lines. may27-1w
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-03

SUBJECT TO the actlOn OF tne
democratic party:
The choice of the Progress for Lieuten-
ant Governor Is
CAPT. J. P. CARTER.
For State Senator-2nd Senatorial Dis
trict:
J. T. PARKS,
S, T. CARAVAN.
For Representative.
H. STUART STEVENS.
A. G. BROWN.
For Sheriff
r. E. L. EATON.
r D. BATSON.
B. M. MOFFETT.
For Circuit Clerk,
T.J. NIXON.
r. G. COWAN.
For Chancery Clerk,
T. E. BATSON.
G. G. DEARMAN.
Ii. NJ. McCALLUM.
>. ID. KING.
For County Superintendent of Education
E. j. CURRIE.
For Treasurer,
d. X. HEMETER.
L. l.. POWELL.
DAVID FARLEY.
For County Tax Assessor.
W. J. BASS.
For Supervisor-Beat2 2:
j. P. PACE.
w. A. BURCH.
For Justice of the Peace, Beat 2,
Il. G.. ROBERTSON.
J. w. BOLTON.
W.. HARDEE.
For Constable-2nd District-Beat 8.
j, S. WHITE.
For Constable-2nd District-Beat 2.
J. E. WATTS.
STEWART BAYGENTS.
GEORGE MCINNIS, JR.
JOHN DOSSETT
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Progress is authorized to announce
the folliwing-named gentlemen as can
didates, subject to the action of the
democratic party:
The choice of the Progress for Lieuten-
ant Governor Is
CAPT. j. P. CARTER.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-11-26
Welded AT ST. JOSEPH'S.
Victor Fisher and Miss Anna Labon-
bard Married Yesterday.

St. Joseph's Church was the scene Of
pretty wedding Tuesday morning at
nine O'Clock when Miss Anna Labombard
lombard, and Victor Fisher were united
in the bonds Of matrmony. The cere-
mony was performed By the RI. Rev. Mgr
Cloarec in the presence of a large gather
ing of relatives and friends. The bride
was attended by her father, while the
best man was Joseph Parrizo. The ushers
We're John Murphy and Eugene Benedict
Following the marriage ceremony we'd
ding breakfast was served at the home
OF the BRIDES parents at No. 20 Spring
street at which the happy couple received
the congratulations OF those present. In
the evening "A reception was held. They
were the recipients of a large number of
useful and beautiful presents, which at
test the esteem in which they are held
by their associates.
The brides gown was creation Of
crepe de chine over white silk and she
carried Il bouquet of white chrysa nthe-
NUNS. Among those from out of the
town who attended the wedding were Mr.
and Mrs. John Gee, Miss S, Lavary and
Mrs. p. Beuulieau of Plattsburgh. Mr.
and Mrs. Octave LaFleur of Providence
X. l., and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Chion
of Milton.
Mr. and Mrs. Fisher started yester-
day on short wedding trip to Mon
trcal. after which they will reside at
No. - Spring street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-11-26
DIR. NARD-BELLEROSE DEAD.

In the death Of DR.. Joseph II. Maynard
Bellerose, which occurred at the homo Of
his parents, MI and Mrs. Charles NJ
Maynard Bellerose, yesterday afternoon
at 3:25 o'clock. the French people of this
city lose one Of their best physicians and
one of their brightest men. He had been
in failing health for the past five or six
years, having from time to time suffered
severe attacks of sickness. He was not
taken with his final Illness, however. un-
till about three weeks ago. and has been
confined TO the bed only about two weeks
The cause of his death was a complica-
ton of diseases. He was in the goth year
of his age. No funeral arrangements have
as yet been made.
DR.. Maynard Bellerose was born in Mon
trcal and when very young came to this
city and thence to Worcester, Mass. He
received his early education in the schools
at Montreal and later entered one of the
colleges of Canada. While his parents
were residing in Worcester he entered
the medical department of the University
of Vermont, from which institution he
was graduated In the class of 1857 I'm
mediately after graduation he located for
the practice of his profession in Worces-
ter, where he remained a few years lie
then moved to this city and later prac-
ticed in Swanton and st. Adams. A few
years ago he again moved to this city,
where he has since resided.
He is survived, besides his parents, by
two brothers. Arthur OF Worcester, Mass.
and Henry of this city and by two sis
ters Mrs. Eugene Luck and Miss Alma
Maynard Bollerose OF this city. He is also
survived by son. Leo, who resides with
his grandmother in Worcester Mass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-11-26
CHRISMAS-LORRAINE

A very pretty wedding took place at
the Church of Our Lady OF Mount Car
mel at Charlotte Tuesday morning,
when Miss Mae Dolores Lorraine, for
lnerly of Burlington, now of Charlotte.
was united in marriage TO Leo Francis
Christmas Of WiliSton. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. FIR, Campcdu
of Vcrgennes. The brides uncle. George
Osier, gave ner away, while Miss Louise
Christmas, sister of the groom, acted as
bridesmaid. The best man was the bride S
brother, Leroy Lorraine, Of Jersey city,
\. J.
The bride was attircd in crepe de chcne
over white taffeta, ana wore a white
tulle veil and carried bride roses. The
bridesmaid wore pearl grey crepe de
chene over grey tafteta and wore n white
picture hat. Tho church was tastefully
decorated with ferns cedars and chry
santhemums. Solos were rendered by j.
Renaud of Vergennes and Miss Stebbins
of Charlotte. After the ceremony a we'd
ding breakfast WIS served at the home
of the brides uncle, George Osier of
Charlotte. The bride was the recipient of
many beautiful and useful presents. \
reception was given them at the lone of
the grooms parents at Williston in the
evening, after which the young coGple
left for a short wedding trip to Spring
field Mass. On their return they will re-
side in Willistor. Among those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. George OsieI and Miss
Gertrude Knox of burlington, j. Renaud
of Vergennes, Mr. and Mrs. Christmas and
son Arthur. of Williston.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-11-26
FORT ETHAN ALLEN NOTES.
New Field Artillery Cannon Coming
SOOn--GOOd Thanksgiving Dinner.

According TO remarks of the ordnance
inspector, who has been at the post for
the past few days. the battalion of field
artillery, will within short time be
equipped with the new field artillery cam
mons. The issue of these new rapid fire
recoil guns have commenced to the field
batteries a Fort Riley. kans. from the
RCck Island arsenal. One hundred and
fifty of these guns with limbers and cas-
sions are under shipment from the Ehr
hardt company of Dusseldorf, Germany.
In the tests which took place two years
ago in order to decide which gun should
be selected, the German gun was decided
upon after exhaustive trials over six COM
petitors, including the English, French
and American patterns. The new piece
is equipped with cylinders. which take up
the rccoil when firing. When these guns
arrive the batteries will only comprise
four guns, instead of six, as at the pres
ent time.
Capt. John L. Mcmahon, artillery corps,
arrived from Plattsburgh barracks. yes
terday, whittier he has been on official
business.
To-day at the post will be observed as
legal holiday, all unnecessary duties
being dispensed with. There will he no
football game as was previously expect
ed, as the necessary arrangements could
not be made. Special dinners will be
served in the different organizations. the
mess hall Will be decorated in a tasty
manner and the menu for the meal will
be ON the following order: Roast tur-
key, pork and veal, mashed ana sweet
potatoes, canned corn, peas, beans, etc.
celery. lettuce. cranberry sauce coffee,
tea. cocoa. pics (assorted), cake (assort-
cd), candies, nuts, fruit, cigars and beer
for the noon meal and for supper oysters
and cold meats will be served. Paper
napkins with the menu and other suitable
mementoes will also be among the deco
rations All in all the day at the post
will be a gala one and no expense has
been spared to give the soldiers every
thing up to date, the impression that the
people have that the soldiers have to pay
extra fer a dinner on an occasion of this
kind is absurd, as the meal is not varied
much from the regular Sunday dinner.
Private Clifford Thibedor, Troop b. 2nd
cavalry. who accidently shot his hostess
at Middlefield, Mass, last week while abb
sent without leave, has surrendered him
self to the military authorities at this
post and placed in the guard house to
await the action of a summary court
martial in his case for being absent with
out authority.
Dental Surgeon John H. Rcss. L. S. A.
arrived at the post yesterday and will
tend to all cases in his line of duty. which
are brought to his notice at the post hos
pital this morning.
Private William Henderson, 27th bat
terry, f. A., who was recently tried by
a general court martial for being drunk
on duty and found guilty, has been sen
fenced to be confined at the post guard
house for a period of three months and
to be dishonorably discharged from the
service of the army, forfeiting all pay
and allowances.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-11-26
DILLINGHAM; AS CHAIRMAN
Suggested as Head of Delegation
to National Convention.
Senator Proctor Favors the Selection of
His Senatorial Colleague for This
Important POsition-Scnator
Proctor's Previous Service.

Washington, Nov. 23.-The calling to-
gether of the national republican com
mittee by Senator Hanna to meet in this
city next month has brought out the fact
that Senator Redheld Proctor. who was
the able chairman of the Vermont delega-
ton at the two last national republican
conventions, does not care for the honor
next year. Senator Proctor was first
delegate to the national convention In
1855. when Vermont took such a prom
inent part in bringing about the nomina-
ton of General Harrison. -Four years
later the place was given to the Hon.
III. II. Powers but again in 1896 and 1900
Senator Proctor was prominent in the
conventions as the chairman of the Yer
mont delegation. While it is still early
Senator Proctor has deemed it wise to say
that he does not care fer the place in
1904: and in doing this he suggests for
chairman of the delegation Senator VIM.
p. Dillingham;. Although identified for
many years with political affairs Sena-
tor Dillingham; has never been sent as
delegate to national convention and
he would very likely be willing to serve.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-11-26
WOCDMEN'S BALL.

The members of Camp Alpha, No. 1921,
Modern Woodmen Of America, held their
fourth annual ball in Masonic Temple hall
last evening and it was, as it has been
on former occasions, great success.
Fully $50 couples were in attendance and
the capacity of the hall was somewhat
taxed to accommodate the crowd
Dancing began about nine O'Clock and
continued into the early hours of Thanks
giving. Lessons orchestra of eight pieces
furnished excellent music for we'll bal
anced order of q dances.
The committees having the affair IN
charge were as follows: Committee of
arranc ements. G. T.. w. Brown, Samuel
Taylor II. tiaEnc, William Thyme, Fred
Saltus. ]. O. Bcckwith; on introduction,
j. q. Bcckwith. J. b. Bcauregard, j. f..
Purke. +. Euchne. y. O. Palmer, ~. T.
Childs, j. +. Shannon, c. F. Dion, j. l..
Fueere, l.. H. Burho; advertising com
mittee. f. Saltus, S Taylor; finance com
mittec, A. u. Beers; floor committee, S.
TAYLOR. director George Livermore, first
assistant, J. L. DeNarennes, second as
sstant: aids. A G. Charland, w. Thyme,
T. ]. Beaupre, J, st. German, III. j. Nc
Nally.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-11-26
MEMS LIST.
FUNERAL OF JUDGE MOVES.

The funeral of Judge Carolus Noyes WAS
held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
from the chapel of st. Paurs Church. the
Rev. George Y. Bliss oificiating. There
was large attendance OF members of the
Chittenden county bar business and prof
essional men besides many other acquaint-
ances OF the deceased, Tho honary bear
ers were G. G, Benedict, II. w. Allen,
i. w. Peck and j. A. Arthur The body
bearers we're six members of the police
department, and the interment was In
Lake View cemetery The funeral ar
rangements were in charge of j. Warren
Roberts. Among those from out OF town
who attended was Mrs. Clyde Buckstaff
OF Oshkosh, Wis. a daughter of Judge
Noyes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-11-26
BRADsTREET's VT. REPORT.
Trade on the Increasc-Rutlnnd Look
Ing for Railroad improvements.

AS reported to Bradstreets retail deal
ers are advertising winter goods and
special sales are employed to reduce
stocks which are still large owing to the
mild weather Trade is increasing, how
ever. and prospects are good for holiday
business if the weather becomes more Sc
we're. LAUNDERING interests are more ac-
tive as winter approaches and creates a
good demand for surplus unskiled labor.
Granite. marble and slate business is
somewhat depressed although plants In
all of these lines are running at practi-
cally full capacity. Creamery business
is good. Farmers have been busy with
fall ploughlng but the season is now near
ly closed.
Burlington reports the cotton mills and
other manufacturing establishments busy,
wholesale trade good, collections as usual.
The stores are doing well, recent cold
weather proving a stimulus.
Rutland reports good business among
the manufacturers and the local railroad
company is employing a considerable force
in its yards and shops. 1t is safe TO as
sumo that the citizens would view with
considerable satisfaction substantial evil
dence OF a new depot and 1t Is hoped that
the improvements being made at the APP
proach of the passenger trains are but
the forerunner of better things to come.
Barre reports there is the usual dull
ness caused by finishing up fall orders
but the outlook for January, February
and spring business is good: retail trade
active, collections fairly good The street
paving which has been in process of con-
struction for several weeks is now com
pleted. other improvements of consider
able Importance are being made in the
way of new buildings.
The stone sheds at Montpelier are mod
erately busy and other manufacturing
industries are running well. NOEL trade
fair, prospects favorable.
St. Adams reports manufacturing bYsi-
ness we'll employed, the clothing factory
advertising for more help and the furni-
ture factory increasing working time 10
II hours. Retail trade fair considering
the backward weather collections fair.
st. Johnsbury reports business among
the manufacturers fair for time of year
retail trade slow and Will continue slow
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-11-26
DEATH or JEREMIAH MCCARTHY.

jeremiah Mccarthy, an old and respect
ed resident of this city, died Tuesday
about l245 o'clock He was In the 9th
year OF his age. He had been in falling
health for some time, but was not taken
with his final illness until about the first
of last October. He is survived by his
widow, one son, Frank, and three daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Annie O'Brien and Miss Mary
L. Mccarthy OF this city and Mrs James
McWeeney OF Nashua, \. H.
The deceased had been a resident of
Burlington for nearly 40 years and for
some time had been engineer for the city
street department lie was n staunch cit
izen and will be missed by large num-
Der of friends, The funeral will be held
from st Mary's Cathedral this
morning. lntermcnt will be in Mount
Calvary cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-11-26
WEDDING AT ST. MARY'S CATTLE
ORAL

A pretty church wedding took place al
st. Mary's Cathedral yesterday morning
at eight o'clock when Miss Mary kath-
crime Hallihan, daughter of Mrs Mary
Hallihan of this city, and William j. La
duke of Brandon were united In marriage
by the Rev. Z. J. Barrett. The bride
was attended by her sister, Miss Anna
Iiallihan. and the best man was John
Hallihan. a brother of the bride. The
ushers were William Ready and Robert
IIallihan. The bride was becomingly at
tired In a gown of brown etamine over
brown silk and carried mother OF pearl
prayer book.
Following the ceremony reception was
held at the residence of the brides mother
at No. 1s2 South Champlain street. a
wedding breakfast was served Miss Mae
Pinney and Miss Margaret Donnelly pre-
siding at the tables The happy couple
were the recipients Of a large number Of
choice presents, including pieces of china,
cut glass and furniture,
Mr.. and Mrs, Laduke left on an after
noon train for wedding trip of two
weeks, the greater part OF which will be
spent in New York Upon their return they
will reside in Brandon. and will be at
home to their friends after December Is.