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The Tupelo journal., 1903-12-18
LIGHT IN THE
What Christ's Coming Meant to thu
WOrld-PlatO Saw the Need
for q Redeemcr.

It was a dark night when He came.
There were stars overhead, but the
stars had gone out in mems hearts.
1t matters little whether there are
stars in the sky; if the sky Of the
heart is starleSS, the armament above
gives no cheer. 1t vas a dark night
when He came-for the fires of hope
and expectation had died down on the
heart-altars Of the world. The lamps
lighted by the splendid PHILOSOPHERS of
the ancients had lost their warmth and
their brilliancy; they were only paint
ed lamps. The pleasures of men had
become the orgies of brutes. "On that
hard, pagan world disgust and secret
loathing fell'-just before Jesus came.
The wise men from the east were
than travellers; they bore the heart-sob
of a world for Something-they said
THE King of the Jews" but they said
less than they felt; it was a worlds
cry-"Where is He?" Teachings had
lost their zest because they never had
life; men turned away from the shadow
and longed for the s~ubstance! Oh, 1t
was a sick and weary world-when
Jesus came. Is it a wonder that the
knowledge of Him spread over the
whole known earth within a hundred
years? The world was looking for
Him! There was little hope unless
One should come" but who Plato could
not tell. When He came-He came as
purest blessings ever come, in the sum
rise on a baby's face. And a little
child shall lead them; and still He is
leading on! But so many did not
know Him-when Jesus came!
These 1000 years He has been here
and for great m%ultitudes He is still the
unrecognized Christ. There standeth
one among you Whom We know not"
said John. 1t was too true; Jesus
moved in and out among men, but
they did not recognize Him; down to
the end they were often confused
even His best friends. Have l been
SO long a time with you-and yet hast
thou not known me?" 1t is Jesus,
speaking lovingly, yet r~eproachfully, to
Philip. Philip should have known bet
ter, but somehow he didn't. Yet He
is standing here, right in the midst
of us-what if we knew Him! There
are those who sing His praises, talk
of His teachings, yet they do not know
Him as He stands there-He, a kingly
stranger still. 1t is the pathos of HUI
man experience, it is the sad fact of
history. The fruits of His life are
eagerly received, the stream of life He
began yonder in Bethlehem has wa
tered hill and plain-but we do not rec
ogniZe Him! If we knew Him-there
would be fewer sorrows in the world,
human speech would be kinder, the
hand pressure would be warmer, there
would be more smiles on the faces of
the children, more peace in the heart
of the pilgrim as he nears the setting
sun, more hope and holy courage in
the hearts of the worlds struggling
ones. If we knew Him, we would love
Him, and love would make a Heaven
below; for loving Him, we should love
each other, and where love is there
God is!"-Baptist Union.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-12-18
Penitentiary Appraisers.

The board of control has appoint
ed NJ. M. Evans of Mount Olive, and
Leroy Taylor of Verona, as apprais-
ers for the %penitentiary property.
These two, with warden Henry, will
constitute the appraising board, and
will begin the work in a short time.
The a%ppraisement this time promises
to make a tremendous showing.
The Sunhower farm alone is esti-
mated to be worth $500, 900. There
are a number of mules and a great
quantity of other personal property,
besides several other farms to be ap-
praised.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-12-18
"My Son, Give Me Thy Heart"

n oOhs wv II ehE
1t is a blessed thing that our Heaven
ly Father has told us in advance Just
what He wants; and He wants that
without which any gift is bare-our
hearts. The old-time prophet asked
himself whether God would have
thousands of rams or rivers of oil;'
but he answered his own question:
He hath showed thee. o man, what is
good; and what doth the Lord require
of thee but to do justly, and to love
mercy and to walk humhly with thy
God" Not ours, but us, is the mean
ing of it all. Or to put it as succinctly
as the proverb writer puts it, the Di-
vine demand of us is, my son, give
Me thy heart" That is the best of all
Christmas gifts to Him to whom we
owe most. The heart enriches the
humblest offering; it's absence makes
the most costly poor. He who asks
it has given us richly all things to
enjoy, and above all other bestow-
ments has added "the u~nspeakable
gift" of redemption through His Son
Here It the close of the year, here at
the beginning of the new twelve
month, we ought first of all to remem-
Der in our giving Him who gives us
most, our own Heavenly Father, who
has told us what He would have when
He says, my son, give Me thy heart. =
Chicago Interior.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-12-18
Another Clerk for jackson.

Postmaster Edwards of Jackson
has been advised by the department
at Washington that the Office will be
allowed an additional clerk on ac-
count of the largely increasing bust
ness incident to the holiday trade
and the coming session of the legis-
lature.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-12-18
Ia BE RemodeIed.

The department at Washington
has determined to remodel the
quarantine station at Ship Island,
and a few days ago awarded the con-
tract to a Biloxi firm. The consid-
Grafton is $4,000.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-12-18
Railroad Rivalry.

Down in the southeastern corner
of the State there seems to be some
lively sparring for position going on
between the Mobile & Ohio Railroad
and the Mobile, Jackson & Kansas
City line. The former road is stead
lily pushing out little feeders into
Mississippi all along its main line,
evidently with a view to contesting
every bit Of trade of that section
with its new rival. That part Of the
State continues to play lucky in the
way Of railroad facilities.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-12-18
Fire in a Ginnery.

The ginnery of the Refuge Cotton
Oil Company's mill at Columbus,
caught fire last week. The fire vas
extinguished before any considera-
bic damage. Loss estimated at about
$4,000, fully covered.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-12-18
The Ceiored EIks.

There will be no colored Elks in
Mississippi; the incorporators of the
Colored Elks have given up the
fight. E. B. Jones Of Vicksburg,
visited the governors Office last week
and notified him that the incorpora
tors had decided to change the name
of the organization to the RE
formers Of America, Asia and Afri-
ca" and authorized the governor to
make the change in the charter,
which was don, and sent to the, sec
rotary of Stat for record.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-12-18
Saw Mill Accident.

A rapidly revolving friction pull
ley in McLean's sawmill at Hiwanee,
broke last week, one of the pieces
striking Charles Bailey in the face.
injuring him so badly that he died
within an hour.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-12-18
Greed.

There are men SO lost to every good
impulse that now they kill for the sake
of killing, and acquire for the sake of
acquisition. Greed has become q pas
si0n.-Rey. N. d. Hills:
The Tupelo journal., 1903-12-18

The Bible is still the greatest book of
religion that we possess. The work of
our great scholars, as our own ex-
periences. is making this more apparent
continually.-Rev. c. x. Jones.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-12-18

Ard look at US out of their calm, clear
eyes.
Edmund Vance Cooke, in N. Y. indie
pendent.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-12-18
Accidentally Shot Himself.

R. E. Avent, one of the best
known cotton buyers in Indianola,
accidentally shot himself last week
while returning from a hunt. He
had stopped his buggy to lift in his
dog, when, in some manner, his shot
gun was discharged, the entire load
entering the right side of his body
just below the nipple, tearing off the
top of the lung and coming out at
his back. His condition is very Sc
rious, but his physicians think there
is hope for him.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-12-18
THE PROMISE OF BETHLEHEM.
THE SHEPHERDS.

THE SHEPHERDS.
Keepers of sheep. and lowly,
Folk of the common kind,
Rough and unlettered ~toilers,
Burdened and poor and blind;
But the glory Of God touched the Swallowed
earth,
And the humble were led to a Saviour's
birth
Just a wee bit of a baby,
Smiling from out the hay,
But the Baby's face
Brought the dawn of grace,
And a light on the toiler's way!'
THE WISE MEN.
Teachers of men, and royal.
Rich in their treasured store,
Yet weary and heavy-hearted
For a world in bondage sore;
But the strange new star in the eastern
skies
Guided their steps to a glad surprise
Only a Bah in it's cradle,
Gazing with wondering eyes.
But the dimpled hands
Shall unloose the bands.
That battle the strong and wise.
Maiden, alone in sorrow:
Mother. in tender joy,
Tear-drop and smile together
Over her Baby Boy:
But the Spirit of God, with Heavens own
art,
Tenderly strengthened the mother-heart-
Just her own dear little Baby,
To love, and at last-to give!
For the Child is LOVE
From the Home above,
And the world through Him shall live!
Rev. Charles L. Junkin. in N. Y. OBJ
server,
The Tupelo journal., 1903-12-18
viii Soon Be Governor.

A little over a month and the
State Of Mississippi will have a neY
governor. On the 10Th of January
the Hon. J. K. Vardaman will 60
into the Office. The indications are
now that the Inauguration Of Gov.
Vardaman is going to be a very quiet
affair. This is in accordance with
his wish. The only social feature
so far mentioned in connection with
the Inauguration is a ball by the
Elks Of Jackson on the night of the
Inauguration day.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-12-18
Wants Name and Terminus Change.

The Pearl and Leaf Rivers Rail
road Company has applied to the
railroad commission for privilege Of
changing its southern terminal from
H~attiesburg to Scranton and chang
ing its name to mississippi Central
Railroad Company" This road now
runs from Hattiesburg in Perry
county, to Premises, in Lawrence
county. Being originally a sawmill
line or logging road, it has suddenly
developed into a regular railroad,
and has taken on a new lease of life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
WILLIAM.
Many Items of Personal Interest From
 Jefferson's Growing Town.

Wylam, April 19. = (Special.)-R. c. Alexander and family moved here last Friday from Marion. They are occupying a house on High street
 II. H. Jordan and family of Lower Wy lam moved to Broolkwood yesterday.
 This evening an Ice cream so- clal will be given in Lower Wylam by the ladies of the Presbyterian church. An admission fee of 15 cents will be charged and the proceeds will go towards repairing their church.
 James Miller. who is attending school at Owenton college, is working in the evenings and on Saturdays for the Wy lam pharmacy.
 John c. Brodie left Wednesday for New York.
 Charlie Livingston, who has been run ming a barber shop here, Is now working in Ensley.
 The teachers of the Methodist Sunday school, under the guidance of their pas tor. have organized study circle for the purpose of taking the Sunday school teachers course prescribed by the con ference
 A dance was held in the Masonic build ing Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
ID BE TRIED AND
 THEN BEHEADED
Attempt Made to Reorganize
 the Boxer Movement.
PROM THY SUPPRESSED
Minister coneer Reports to State De- partment from Pekin = Vigorous Measures Are Taken by Vice
 roy-Native Official Report.

Washington, April 19.-Minister conger reports to the state department from Pekin under date of Mareh IF that an at tempt has been made m the district of Ku Tien, about 100 miles of Pel1in, to re- organize the boxer movement, but was promptly suppressed by the energetic ac- ton of the viceroy, the famous Yuan Shin Pi, who stood like rock against the boxers in 1900. Several soldiers lost their lives in the attempt to arrest the criminals. Several of the criminals were killed and ten others were arrested, who are to be beheaded and th,ir heads eXhIb- ited where the organization started Mn ister Conger says only such prompt and severe measures will prevent similar or canizations in other localities, and that 1t is hoped and believed Yuan Shih Fl will continue as he has begun.
 The native official report on the upris- ing is as follows:
 "The Tung Yung Ping brigade, General Idan Tang. and the district magistrate of Yu Tien, Sheng Chin, reported: In the matter of boxers drilling at Lieu Ho I1en in the district of Yu Tien, we sent petty officers to make thorough search and on the 2sth of the first moon (February 2s) they arrested Kan Lin Chiang and others. men and women, ten in all, who were practicing boxer arts, and We now ask for orders as to how we shall deal with them
 To this reply was received the follow ing:
 ..The contents of the report have been carefully noted. Proclamations nave been issued repeatedly. strictly forbid ding any revival of the disturbances Of 1900. which were originated by the box CTS, but Kan Lin Chiang and his party having no regard for the law assembled a lot of people to form band of boxers and drilled them in the dead of night. When they were being searched by the civil and military authorities they dared to resist arrest and killed and wounded several soldiers. Thereupon, seven or them were killed, men and women, and their heads exposed as warning Ten others men and women, were arrested and their swords, shields, flags, spears, arms and pledges all proofs of their evil desi gns, were brought to light.
 T shall depute Taotal Chang Hsi Luan of the military secretariat of the regular force to proceed at once with all haste and make a thorough investigation and deal with the matter according to the regulations already in force. As to the ten men and women already In custody, let them be carefully tried and afterwards beheaded, and let their heads be sent to the place of the rebellion and suspended as a warning to all and a testimony to the rigor of the law. We shall expect ,.Ia h cad fn the remainder of the band. Let every exertion be made to root 1t out, so as to prevent further trouble. Forward this with all haste'
 The proclamation of Viceroy Yuan Shih Pi shows clearly the vigor of the meas ures taken by him to stamp out the boxer movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
Inspection of Cattle.

Topeka, Kan, April Ex-Governor Bailey and the members of the state live stock sanitary commission have agreed upon a plan to prevent the double inspection of cattle coming into Kansas from Texas. J. H. Johnson, a state inspector at Ar kansas City. has been ordered to go at once to Fort Worth, Tex, and will in- spect cattle consigned to Kansas. He will remain in Texas until the rush of spring shipping is over Under the pres ent system Texas cattle are inspected in Fort Worth by Federal inspectors ana again in Kansas by state inspectors. This system has been the cause of much dissersion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
TUSCALOOSA
Several Items of Interest From the
 City of Oaks.

Tuscaloosa, April 19.-(Special. )--At a meeting of the Young women's Christian association of the University of Alabama held at the university annex Saturday afternoon, the following young ladies were elected as delegates to attend the southern conference of the Young Wom- ems Christian association to be held in Asheville, N. C., in June: Miss Alice Ashley, Miss Mary Parker, Miss Aileen Moore and Miss Josie Johnston.
 The Kappa Sigma fraternity, which is composed of number of the brightest and most popular students at the Univer- sity of Alabama, gave delightful dance at the Sigma Nu hall Saturday evening The german was led in capital style by Richard Leslie Lodge, who had the grace ful assistance of Miss Louise Crawford. Delicious refreshments completed the de- lightful affair which was participated in by large number of couples
 The following invitation has been re- ceived by number of Tuscaloosa frlends Mrs. Lee Lucius requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of her sister Annie Sharp. to William P. Sul- livan, Wednesday evening, April P. 1903, at o'clock, in Big Sandy Baptist church, Hull, Ala" The prospective bride and groom are both well known in Tuscaloosa, the former being a popular ex-student of the Alabama Central Female college, and the latter, who now resides in Meridian, was once capable young business man of this city.
 The following announcement has just been received in Tuscaloosa and are of much interest to the friends of the charm ing bride, who was formerly a popular student at the Tuscaloosa Female col lege: MT. and Mrs. Oliver Rufus Spradling announce the marriage of their daughter Elizabeth and Onie Seay Mackey, on Wednesday. April 15. 1903, Ensley Ala"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
ATHENS.
Daughters of the confederacy Have a
 Delightful Entertainment.

Athens, April -(Speeial.) )-One of the prettiest society events of the season was the meeting Saturday night of the U. D. c. chapter in this place at the home of c. E. Frost, cashier of the First National bank. The meeting was an open session and was given in honor of Miss Maia Pettus, authoress of the Princess of Glendale a charmingly told story that has but recently been issued from the press and dedicated to the Daughters of the Confederacy.
 Miss Pettus was present by special in- vitation and the chapter was out in full force. The meeting was called to order at o'clock by Mrs. R. V. Saunders, president, and as each name was called the members responded to the call by quotation from the Princess" The ex- ereises of the evening were very delight full. Music was furnished by Mrs. w. B. Russell and her daughter. Miss Ruth and Mrs. Rawls read in her own excellent way, Music of the Rapohanoc," and later gave a selection from "The Moving Tent" Mrs. Sue Moneys recent book. The chapter read was relating to Athens during the war period when Mrs. Mooney was with her husband. who was then pastor of the Methodist church in this place.
 A beautiful souvenir was furnished each member and guest, a water color card, with the date and occasion of the meet ing written on the same and in the upper left hand corner a small picture of Miss Pettus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
PUPILS AS ACTORS.
Theatrical Entertainment Given by
 Students of Norma College.

Florence, April 9.-(speciaI)-A theatri- cal entertainment was given Saturday night by the pupils of the Normal col lege in the hall of the college.
 A large audience was present and the performance. under the direction of Miss Janet Collier Simpson, one of the faculty, was a success in every way Peg Wolf fington" was the play presented, and the performers sustained the difficult roles like veteran actors.
 Miss Mildred Keller, the beautiful 16- year-old sister of Helen Keller, appeared in the title role. The other characters were taken by Miss Elizabeth O'Neal Miss Evelyn Lasseter, Miss Roberta Hawkins, Miss Lucy Ewin. Messrs T. Stribling, Lawrence, J. Pratt, c. Glover, L. Glover NJ. Mills, s. Malone, Mat thews, William Ives, J. T. Smith, Bennie Ingram and William Desprez.
 The object of the entertainment was to raise funds to put furnace in the coll lege.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
Thirteen Men Poisoned.

Chicago, April 19.-Thirteen men were poisoned Saturday by eating soup In saloon at 50 Herne avenue. The soup was set out by the proprietor of me saloon as part of Q free lunch ana nearly all of the men who were In the place partook of 1t. Tn short time 1t was necessary to take several or them to hospital Three of the men are in serious condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
JASPER
Business Men Want Illinois Central to
 Build That Way.

Jasper, April 1s.-(speciaD. .-The business men of this city held meeting last night for the purpose of devising means to in- duce the Illinois Central railroad to build rights of way, terminal facilities ana other accommodations that can be given A committee was appointed to see the officials of the road and offer the in- ducement. They are R. W. Long, J. B. Seals, John L. Foster, c. D. Long and J. NJ Cranford.
 A Commercial club was organized last night, with J. H. Cranford as president; Moses Newberger vice president, and A. s. Preston, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
Atlanta to Come Home.

Washington. April 1s.-rhe United States cruiser Atlanta, now in Domini- can waters, IS soon to be relieved and brought home. If, however. the revolu- tionary conditions on the island continue to be threatening, as they are at present. the Atlanta will be detained on it's pres ent station for a time, even after the arrival of the relief ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
ExsURsIoN RATES
To Richmond, Va, and Return Via
 Southern Railway.

Account Southern Educational Confer ence, Southern railway will sell round- trip tickets to Richmond, Va. April 20 and 21 at rate one and one-third fare; final limit April 2s. Through Pullman Sleeping Car Birmingham to Richmond. Further information cheerfully furnished upon application. Telephone ST.
 J. c. LUSK, 4-17-4t District Passenger Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
Ask your grocer for Snow Drop Baking Powder.

Four blade ceiling fans $l5. and $2O.OO. Buzz fans SlO.OO and $l2.OO. De- livered on short notice. Bir- mingham Railway, Light & Power Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20

Why suffer with the heat when you can buy an electric fan at factory prices. Bir- mingham Railway, Light & Power Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
ANNlSToN cHAUTAUoUA,
Annlston, AIa., April 2oth to 25th, 1ec

On account of the above occasion the Southern railway will sell tickets to An- niston. Ala, from -.ome, Selma, Austell. Birmingham, Wilton, Gadsden and inter- mediate stations Tickets on sale April IS and "A, with final limit April 26 Rate one fare for the round trip. Minimum rate 50 cents
 For further information call on any ticket agent of the Southern railway, or address the undersigned.
 J. c. AUSk, District Passenger Agent Birmingham. Ala. 4-1O-26t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20

The government outfit of four boats are now at Florence cleaning out the bar at the mouth of Sweetwater creek. It will probably require several weeks to finish the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20

About twenty-five of the most promi- nent business and professional men of Florence have organized fishing club. whose stamping grounds will be Cypress creek.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20

In Washington county a few days ago an engine knocked a goat about forty feet The goat was unharmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20

The Huntsville Mercury says that the oil well near that place has now reached a depth of 374 feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20
STATE NEWS IN BRIEF.

J. c. Oh brought the first strawberries into Florence that have been grown in that section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20

The Sheffield company, which is build ing the water works system for Sheffield and Tuscumbia, has decided to make 1t much more extensive plant than was con- templated in the franchise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20

Get your diamond at the old price, l to 24 K.
 A. s. Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20

The Leighton News says that Dr. Doan of Leighton found an egg in nest few days ago measuring eight inches in cir conference the long way, six and half the other, and weighing TOUT ounces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20

w. P. o'Neal of scottsboro exhibited a few days ago a potato vine about one foot high with several young potatoes on it the size of a partridge egg. He says he has about one-quarter of an acre Of the same kind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-20

A detachment of the United States en- gineering corps, en route on special train to San Francisco, stopped over in Huntsville Friday night for supper and remained nearly an hour. The detachment was commanded by Maj. c. McD. Town send, and the officers with him were Cap tain Weller, Captain Cosby, Lieutenant Biles. The engineers are under orders to go to the Philippine islands.