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The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26
TCHuLA.

Tchula theatre goers were treated
to q treat last Friday and Sat
urday night by tho performances of
the hollingsworth Twins, supported
BY Alice Hollingsworth and Lew Glea-
so.. They played charming comedy
in one act, entitled "How Willie Lost
His Home" the acting of the Twins
was of a professional character. The
singing and dancing Of Myrtle and
Asuds was exceptionally good, and
your correspondent ventures the pre-
diction that these little ladies will
enc day shine IS bright stars on the
metropolitan stages. The company
left Monday for Durant, We commend
them to the public as giving an en-
tsrtainment we'll worth the small en-
trance fee charged.
Reuben Marks has taken charge OF
tn, Office at Gwin while Mr.. Joe
Marks is absent in New Orleans.
Mrs. N. P. Winklsr is visiting her
mother in Shelby, Tenn. She is ex-
psctsd to return home in few days.
The pay car on the Y. T. N. V. r.
R. visited Tchula last Thursday, and
business has been humming ever
since.
Mr., H. B. McGes was on our
streets this week He is looking as
hale and hearty a. ever.
Mr.. Ira Jones is all smiles, as the
chances Of his being elected treasurer
Of Holmes county, increase each day.
Tchula will 70 solid for him.
Hon. J. n. Foster, Tchula's candi-
aats for the legislature, and bis sis
tor, charming Miss Carrie, visited
Lexington Monday evening to see
their brother, Spivey, who had his
hand seriously m ashed in one of the
presses at the Progress-Advertissr
office last Saturday, the physicians
have not yet decided whether an am
putation will be necessary or not.
The many friends Of Mr., A. Marks
will bs glad to learn that he is rapidly
recovering from bis recent illness.
Mrs. A. Fields who has been visit
ing her daughter in the hills, has re-
turned to her home here.
Mrs. A. Nabors, who has been the
quest Of V. Rsinheart, left Monday
to visit relatives at Lexington.
Tshula's young people are at pres
snt very much interested in organizing
an amateur theatrical club, and are
rshssrsing to present the laughabls
comedy "Lovs in a Mist" The young
people selected for the characters,
we feel sure, are especially fitted for
their parts. Mr.. Dick Madden as the
gay, youthful lover and Mr.. Sam
Nackis ~ the comedian ought to
make hits. Mr.. Hardy Carney's part
AZ the gay deceivsr and trifer with
hearts is = difficult one, but his many
friends here will not be surprised at
his ability to play the part we'll.
There are four Of Tchulas prominent
bellies in the play, but they have par
tisularly requested that their names
b. not mentioned. 1t is expected
that many Of the Lexington young
people will come to the Lake City to
80 the play. The proceeds of the
entertainment, which is to De given
in tho school house, at an early date,
will 90 to tn. Ladies' Aid Society Of
this place.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26

Mr.. H. W. Vandiver was q visitor
to the County capital last Wednesday
All parties indebted to KERN &
Gwin are notified to be ready to set.
tie the same on March lst, as there
will be a change in the firm at that
date.
Respectfully,
KERN & Gwin
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26

We haze Just recefved from tie
manufacturers a sample line Of tie
latest and ne10est designs IN SHIT
1oaist buttons 1obich we wM eslad
to sh010 oar friends.
Lexington Dry Godds Company.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26

Money to loan on real estate per-
sonalty and stock securities on easy
payments. For full particulars apply
to. Hooker & McBee.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26
Gearhart--Jones.

On last Tuesday, 24th inst, at
Clifton, near Howard Station, at the
home Of the BRIDE, Mr.. Frank Gear
hart, of Helena, Ark, and Mrs. Birdie
Abbott Jones, were united in mar
riage, by Rev Albert Martin, of
Yazoo City.
The ceremony was performed in
the spacious parlor of the brides
home, in the presence of a few of the
immediate friends and relatives of
both parties.
After the ceremony most dslici-
GUS and bountiful lunch was served
in such manner as it seemed to the
writer, only Mrs. Abbott knows how
serve.
Among the guests present were:
Mrs. s. D. CORN, Mrs. A. B. Watson,
Mrs. Nettie Watson, Mrs. G. A. Lin
den, Miss Allie Mclean, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. L. Eggleston and Mr. J. B. Pickens,
of Lexington; Mr.. W. B. Jones and
Miss Kittie Jones, Mrs. Robert X, and
). M. Jones, of Tchula; and Messrs
Hunoldstein, Kimbrough and Herbert,
Of Howards.
The Progress-Advertiser extends
this couple most hearty congratula-
lions and best wishes, and bespsaks
of Father Time for them continual
happiness and prosperity.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26

All parties indebted to KERN &
Gwin are notified to be ready to set
tie the same on March lst, as there
will be a change in the firm at that
date.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26
OVER THE COUNTY
Summary Of Weeks Happenings IN Neigh
bonhoods c>AdJacenfto Lexington as Chron-
icled BY ProgreSs-cAdUeshser Correspondents

Accommodation intended for this department of the
t should reach the Office than Wednesday preceding
Of publication to insure printing that weeks ISSUE
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26
NOTICE.

All parties due interest on "Town.
ship Fund" must settle same at once,
See order Board Supervisors, Feb,
term.
R. C. Lipsey, Treas.
Lexington, Miss, Feb 24th, 1908.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26

We the trustees of the Durant
Graded School take pleasure in com.
mending Prof. W. H. Smith to the
people of Holmes County for the Office
of County Supe intendent of Education.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1903-08-22
OVER THE NORTHWEST.

AnoEa Minn.-Tlc local division of
the \. O. II. held their regular mouth
ly meeting Sunday. Aug. 8. and initiat-
cd large class of candidates. The
work was performed by the degree
team of Il st. Paul division, assisted
by members of the ucnnepin divisions.
Members of the state officers were
present and the ladies division tender
cd Il banquet in their hall to the visit
ing members and the local members.
Grand Rapids administrator and
Mrs. c. c. Mccarthy and Mrs. +. j.
Stevens arrived home from Oregon
Friday morning. Aug. II. Just as the
ladies reached their deStina ton after
a tircsome journey over the mountains
by stage. Il distance Of more than 100
miles, official orders were received from
Washington withdrawing all timber
lands in that district from the market.
ostcnSibly for forest reserve. And so
it came to pass that they secured no
claims. They enjoyed the trip. how
ever. and saw much interesting coun-
try. Senator Mccarthy says he has
no idea. ut present at least. of locating
in Spokane. although it is one of the
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1903-08-22
SOUTH DAKOTA.

The Rt. Rev. Bishop Stariln of
Lead has lately been visiting the In
dian agencies of his diocese. After
calling at Fairfax, where the bishop
organized Il congregation, he proceed
ell to the Rosebud reservation. Since
assuming charge of the Lead diocese
Bishop Stariha has been laborins very
earnestly for the welfare of the pcO
pie under his jurisdiction.
Marred.-Alr. Fred Colombo and
Miss Lillian lie Grand were joined in
lawful wedlock at st. Terasa's parochi-
al residence, BcresfOrd, on the 18th
inst. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. John T.. FitZsimmons and
in the presence of the Immediate fam
lilies of the young couple. &c groom
was attended by Napoleon Patnoe aud
Miss Sophia NehiZer acted rs brides
maid.
Mrs. P. II. McGovern and daughters
Louisa and Cecilia and son Eddie of
Mitchell left last week for California.
where they will remain several
months. Eddie has been taking up
the law course at the University of
Minnesota and he now intends to en-
ter the Leland Stanford University ut
Palo Alto, in the former state, To-
gether with his two sisters. Mr.. Nc
Govern has rented his beautiful resi-
dence at Mitchell and will join his
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1903-08-22
DULUTH NEWS.

Catholic Association hall has been
torn down to make room for the new
parochial school building.
st. James parish had Il sum of
money on deposit in the defunct Mer-
chants bank, West Duluth.
Fred l.. Ryan returned Monday
morning from the East, where he
has been a month past. He reports
having delightful trip
Miss O'Sullivan and Miss Magdeline
Eischen left on the Omaha Monday
afternoon for Milwaukee, to attend
the florists convention. The latter
will visit her relatives in Detroit and
Cleveland.
The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Nc
Carthy was held last week from ST.
James Catholic church. The cere-
mony was held at 8 IL. IN. and the
members of Pearl hive, No. 4. l.. O. II.
NJ, turned out in body. Rev. Fa-
Their Fcehely otticiated and interment
was made in Calvary cemetery.
Patrick Long, who was injured
some time ago III Il railroad accident,
is getting along fine.
Division No. /, \. O. H.. held Il
very interesting meeting last We'd
nesday night.
Willam Ryan, formerly operator at
the Great Northern city office, ut pres
ent employed in the office of the
sheriff of Cook county. Ill.,, is in the
city visiting his friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Hollihan, of
I'll East Sixth street. entertained
Wednesday evening of last week in
honor of Mrs. John Anderson. of Dun
kirk. y. y. Progressive pedro was
played.
j. j. Crowley. special agent of the
United States customs ut Chicago. and
Il. Lallan, tobacco examiner of the
same port, We're in the city Monday
visiting the local customs Office
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1903-08-22
A Priest for Mayor.

Rev. George Giglingcr. secretary to
Bishop CoSgrovc and chancellor of the
Catholic diocese of Iowa. is Il young
priest who is attracting much attcrl-
ton in the hawkeye state as the leader
of !: moral reform movement in Davell-
Last spring attention WAS called to
lax conditions in Davenport by the
story of Anita Ray. Il chorus girl from
Chicago. who fled from Il music hall
to the protection of tile police, saying
that Davenport music halls were so
much worse than those of Chicago
that she wanted to go home. An i'll
ves!igation led Bishop Cosgrove to the
conclusion that davenport is the
wickedrst city in the country" and Il
reform movement followed which had
but temporary results. This time Dr.
Gi%lnYrr is heading one that is to
have permanent results, as he has
assurances that if there is Il relapse to
old conditions i; citizens movement
clean. The better class of saloon
keepers organized in support of his
demand for midnight closing and
other reforms and public sentiment
seems to back him strongly. The sug-
gcStion that Father Giylinyer ought
to be elected mayor and be given Il
t.IloIIrn tn iuu,uurntn his rnfornc HIM
self WAS made by someone in Il spirit
of lcvity. Dr.Giglinger says he does not
want the office, but that priests have
sat in congress and many sit regular
| ly in the German rricl,stag. The fact
| that the priest should hold himself
Aloof from local discussions and diff
| frrenrcs and he the servant of I'LL the
| l,rupI" he thinks has kept them from
l'rin% elected mayor. and if he were
elected mayor of Davenport he would
probably he the first Catholic priest to
| preside over a municipality.
! Il love America with my whole heart
| and believe that our nation is DIES
| tined to eclipse amy that ever preceded
US" said DR.. Giglinger. At the out
break of the Spanish. American war DR..
Gi@lllGcr applied for uhaplaincy. With
the Endorsement Of bishop Cosgrove
and Archbishop Ireland. who is his
personal friend and it is one his great
regrets that the vacancy to which Gov
ernor Cummins had promised to APP
| point him did not occur until after the
close of the war.
Or. Giwlin%er is Il native of Bavaria.
Germany. born in lists. and after talk
inc the courses in the GymnaSia there
went to Rome TO study in the Propn-
g;nla. and Tier" had frequent oppor-
tunity of Sccill" the holy father. Pope
Leo NH. After his ordination he
was made Il doctor of divinity and
came to- tire Davenport diocese. lie
WAS assistant priest at st. Mary's. Fort
Madison. for Il year. then pastor ut
West burlington. from where Ire came
to Davenport as professor OF philoso-
ply i'm st. Ambrose college. He re-
signed on account of his expanding
duties as chancellor of the diocese. His
reform movement also helps to fill M
his time. He has received many
threatening letters since it was inau@-
aratcd. but allows none of them tC
change his course or modify his plans
for making davenport a clean city.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1903-08-22
PROBATE NOTICE.

t\i u w IlNA\EAoolA, SooA>l w
llennepin Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of John
Hacking Deceased.
On receiving and filing the final account
of the executor of the Last Win and
Testament of said deceased. and his pc
tition praying for the allowance of said
account and for a decree assigning the
residue of said estate to the persons by
law entitled to the same.
IT is ORDERED. That said petition be
heard at n special term of said Court to
be held at the Court House in the City of
Minneapolis. in said County, on Tuesday.
the Sth day of September. 1908, at 10
O'Clock in the forenoon: and that notice
of such hearing be given to all persons
Interested. by publishing this order once
in each week for three successive weeks
rrc: to said day of hearing, in the Irish
Standard, a newspaper printed and pub
liShed in said County.
Dated at Minneapolis this 10th day of
August, 1908
BY the Court,
+. G. HARVEY,
Judge of Probate.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1903-08-22

''What's your hurry"
II promised my husband would
meet him at O'clock
But it's only now
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1903-08-22

not of Il most cheering nature and on
Peter Fay was horn in County Cavan.
ireland. and was Gl years of ago at
the time of his death. In 1875 he left
his nHtvc country and came to
America. going to California during
the gold cXcitcmcnt He remained
| there until 1867. when he came to
| Nicullct county. settling on II farm in
| the town of Lake Prairie. where the
family resided for thirty years. or I'M
| til their removal to st. Peter Il few
years ago. when they came here to
take charge of the City Hotel. He
was married in San Francisco ana his
widowed wife and the following chill
drcn survive him: Charles. james.
Peter. Jr.. Thomas. Fred. Mamie. Mel
lie. William ana Leo. He also leaves
two brothers. Charles and BERNARD
and one sister. Miss Maggie Fay. The
deceased was we'll known and fa'
miliar figure. and his death will be
mourncd by a large circle of very
warm friends He was Il man of the
kintlcst nature. Il good ncghbor an(
one whose upri%htncSs Of conduct eli
drarcd him to those who knew him
AS one of the pioneers he had con
trihutcl much to the development OF
our city and county. The bereavet
family have the genuine sympathy OF
the community in their heavy loss.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
SI,8O9,I5O,67O.
Railway Earnings Reached
Nearly Two Billion Dollars
In the Fiscal Year Ended June
80, 1908.
$9,3S2 FOR EACH MILE.
Net Earnings Were More Than
Half Billion.
Interstate Commerce Commits.
sion Files Its Report.
1882 FOR EACH MILE.

Washington, Dec.1S.-The seventeenth
annual report of the interstate COM
merce commission transmitted to con-
gress today says in part:
The preliminary income account for
the year ending June 30, 1903. shows
railway returns for POI, 457 miles of line
which is approximately SO per cent of
the entire mileage in the United States
Gross earnings for that year amounted
TO 1850 150,679, or 50. 3S2 per mile of
Hne. Operating expenses aggregated
$l,24S, $40, 4S3, or S6,197 per mile leaving
net earnings of $641, $50, 1856, or SO, 1S5 per
mile Fifty-three million dollars in tax
es are not included in this statement
OF operating expenses. Compared with
the previous year the net earnings are
greater by some 81 millions and stock
dividends are greater by Sc, 122 and op-
Grating expenses "a, JOG per mile of line.
The report discusses at length the
Elkins law. The commission saws that
the original law. the act to regulate
commerce, embraces two distinct OBJ
Jects or seeks to correct two kinds OF
railroad abuses: First, to secure the
publication of tariff rates which shall be
just and reasonable and free from dis
ordinations; and, second. to compel
carriers to observe the tariffs so pub
lished without variation or exception.
Broadly speaking, the latter class of Of
lenses only are affected by the Elkins
act, the provisions of which are mainly
designed to prevent or more effectually
reach those infractions of law, like the
payment of rebates and kindred prac-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

nous sum. The effect of these ad-
VanceS has been to correSpOndingly in
crease the tax laid upon the general
body of producers and consumers in
this country for the benefit of the own
ers of railway property. These ad-
vances have been usually, if not al
ways, the result of concerted action by
the carriers. 1t is idle to say that
has not been an understanding be-
tween the carriers. The theory of our
law has been that competition between
different carriers would prevent I'M
reasonable advances and secure rea-
Sonable rates.
without expressing an opinion as to
whether the action of these carriers
has amounted to violation of law, the
and emphatically the fact that such
concert of action does prevail as prac-
tically eliminates all competition in
the tariff rate. The requirement of the
no protection to the public. While
railway managers insist that these ad-
vances have been justified by increased
cost of operation, the commission says
of traffic, together with many econ
oTnies in operation. has enabled rail-
roads, as matter of fact, to handle it
cheaper in proportion
The commission sees no assurances
of a decline in rates in the future.
The commission refers again to the
evils resulting from excessive pay
mentS by railroad companies for the
use of private cars, particularly those
owned and controlled by shippers, and
recommends that the payment of car
mileage for their use be regulated.
The commission calls attention to
the Importance of a trustworthy valu-
alton of railroad property, and recon-
mends that congress take this matter
under advisement.
For the year ending June 30, 1903, 321
passengers and 1928 employees were
killed in railroad accidents, and 6,973
passengers and $4,000 employees injured
The appalling loss of life ana prop
erty in collisions Is noted and the com
| mission urges the desirabllity of the in
PRODUCTION of the block system
The gross earnings of railways for
the year ending June 80, 1903 were ST.
$50, 150,659. The gross earnings for the
previous year were 81, 726, $50, 267.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
Mr.. BENZ OUSTED.
Burton-FOley Postmaster at
Parsons Dismissed.

Senator Burton's postoffice appointee
at Parsons, Postmaster Benz, has been
removed by order of the postmaster
general, and Congressman Campbell
has recomne ended the appointment of
B. L. Taft a railroad conductor on the
Katy, in his place.
1t will be remembered that while the
Third district had a Democratic con-
gresham Senator Burton dispensed
the federal patronage in that district.
He recommended the appointment of
T. T. Foley, his notorious Parsons
friend, for the Parsons postoffice. But
while the appointment was pending
President Roosevelt succeeded to the
presidency and refused to appoint
Foley on account of his personal char
acter. Then Burton recommended the
appointment of Benz, and he was ap-
pointed before the people of Parsons
knew anything about it.
1t turned out that Benz was a Dem
ocrat and had been for some time an
employee of Foley in his printing office.
After he had been in office for some
time it was charged that he had be-
come partner of Foley in the printing
business and that he was neglecting
the postofffce to look after his private
affairs. He made affidavit that he had
no connection with Foley's office. Two
postoffice inspectors, after investigat-
ing the matter for some time, recon-
mended that he be dismissed, and he
has been let out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
TAUGHT SCHOOL So YEARS.
Accumulated a Fortune OF Half a
Million.

New York. Dec. 1s.-Part of the mystery
that surrounds the life of Alpheus D. Du-
Bots has been cleared away. Dubois was
principal of a public school 50 years. He
lived as recluse and when he died the
other day even his most intimate friends
We're astonished to learn that he had left
an estate valued at half a million; that
he had been married and separated from
his wife half a century ago and had a
daughter whose married name he did not
even know. Information as to the where
abouts of the widow and daughter has
been obtained. They have lived for sew
eral years with friends in Kingston, n.
Y, and are now spending the winter in
Florida. The daughters name is Mckee
and she also is the mother of a little girl
Of whose existence the old schoolmaster
was unaware.
1t is not yet known whether the widow
and the daughter intend to institute a
contest for the wealth accumulated by
the school principal by long years of self
denial and augmented by judicious in
vestment So far as known Mrs. Dubois.
the widow, and Mrs. Mckee have not
written to inquire. even formally of the
death or of the funeral or of the estate.
The will, which brought their existence
to light, left Mrs. Mckee only $4,000.
The principal legatees were Dubois two
sisters, who live in this city. and BROTH
er who lives in California. Small legacies
also were left to several teachers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

The district court will be in session
Monday morning.
The gas company is doing better in
everything except the price.
This mornings fog was extra, thrown
in free by the prognosticators.
The state fair at Topeka will be held
during the week of September II to
IL. 1904.
Two heating stoves and one cook
stove are wanted at the Crittenton
home.
Washburn college closes today for
the Christmas vacation. So do the
city schools.
All it needs to transform this morn
ings drizzle to real Christmas weather
is a cold wave.
The roof has been placed on the big
shop building of the city railway, now
nearing completion.
Are you going to make some one a
present? Give him Kodak. All sizes
and prices at s. & Fl. Drug Co.
The Washburn quartette gives con-
cert at Muscotah tonight and tomorrow
a concert will be given at Winchester.
The new green street cars are becom-
ing SO plentiful that you can see two
of them at once every now and then.
The prospects are bad for a coal
mans" Christmas-the kind with three
feet of snow and frozen thernom-
Last nights thaw finished the skat-
ing that has been furnished on the
ponds about town for three or four
days.
At the meeting of the county clerks
association, at Manhattan, A Newman
was chosen chairman of the legislative
committee.
E. Montgomery, colored boy. has
been arrested by the federal authori-
ties here for the misuse of the United
States mails
Emporia Gazette: Mrs Phil Good
reau was taken to hospital in Topeka
today to have an operation performed
on her arm.
This is speaking day. in most Of the
public schools of the city, and for all
it is the last day of school before the
Christmas holidays.
The Auditorium pipe organ PROPOSE
ton is again showing signs of life.
There should be an organ in the Audi
forum, and there will be.
Judging from the number of can
didacies which are being announced for
an unusually large breakage in the po-
htical egg baskets when the collision
Gomez
An entertainment will be given at
the Sumner school building the pro-
ceeds of which will be used in the pur-
chase of a piano. Mrs. w. E. Atchi-
son. Prof. c. H Kutz and others win
take part
The hearing of Police Officer Frank
Asher, who was arrested in city court
yesterday on the charge of assaulting
Harry Steinberg, will be held Saturday
morning in the court Of Topeka. The