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Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22
OLD KENTUCKY HOME.
Origin of One of the Most Popular
Songs Ever Written-Credited
to Northerner.

We all of us know the song, my
Old Kentucky Home" but not many
of MS know its origin. The records
of Bardstown, Kentucky, give the
following authentic:
The song was written by Stephen
Collins Foster, of Pennsylvania while
he and his sister were on visit to
Judge John Rowan, short distance
east of Bardstown. One beautiful
morning, while the sun was shining
with a mighty splendor of the wav-
ing grass-first giving it the color of
light red, then changing it to gol-
den hue-there we're scattered upon
a bench in front of the Rowan home
stead two young people-a brother
and sister. High up in the top OF a
tree was hooking bird warbling its
sweet notes. Over in the hidden
recess of small bush the thrush e
mellow song could be heard, num-
Der of small negro children were play
ing not far away. When Foster had
finished the first verse of th" song his
sister took it from his hand and SANG
in sweet mellow voice:
The sun shines bright in my old Ken
tucky home;
IT'S summer, the darkies are gay;
The corn tops ripe and the meadow
are in bloom,
While the birds make music al
the day.
The young folks roll on the littl
cabin floor,
All merry, all happy, all bright;
By'n by hard times com knocking
at the door
Then my old Kentucky home. goo
night.
On her finishing the first verse, tn
mocking bird descended to a lowe
bough. The feathery songster DIRE,
his head to one side and appeared t
be completely enraptured at the won
derful voice Of the young singer. Whe
the last sweet note died away upo
the light air, her fond brother san
in a deep bass voice:
Weep no more, my lady; oh, wee
nosmore today,
Well sing one song for the Of
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22
CONDITIONS FAVORABLE FOR
FARM WORK PAST WEEK
Special to the Daily Progress.

Jackson, April 22.-The weekly re-
port of the Mississippi department of
the climate and crop service states
that conditions were generally favor
able for farm work throughout the
state during the past week. but the
cool weather has retarded the growth
of crops to a considerable extent, and
the need of rain is being badly felt in
many sections of the state.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22

A. RI. HANSON. 6. P. A. Chicago.
JNo. A. SCOTT. A G. p A.. Memphis, Ten n
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22
Rate of | Cent a Mile

Al. McDOUGALL.
Division Passenger gent. New Orleans.
+. W HARLOW.
Division Passenger Agent. Louisville.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22

WANTED-A girl to work in the millinery
"department at O'Ferrali Bros mch26tf
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22
Illinois Central Railroad,

which takes in New Orleans May 10 to %,
1909 aud in order that large numbers may
attend. there has been made on the Illinois
central r. r.,
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22

TOR SALE-2 turpentine stills. is and .
bbls capacity each, turpentine still 20
Dbl capacity. All compete and in good
shape Hawkins Il Co. feb26tf
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22

For RENT-Furnished rooms. Address
Lock Box 33s hattiesburg. aprS-lwk
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22

Every white Mountain" Refriger-
ator is made to conform TO the laws of
sanitation. the laws of heath, ami the
perfect pre- { walton of food Sold by
bswkins 81 co. mch24tf
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22

"White Mountain" Refrigerators are
pas- to buy, easy to use, easy to clean
and to keep clean, and convenient in
every possible way that can be desired.
Sold by Hawkins & Co. mch24tf
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-22

Lees Anti NJ alsria. the great tonic
and blood purifier. is for safe at Bufkin
& Cadenhead's drug store. apr22 1wk
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
Southern Storm Leaves Wake of Ruin

Jacksonville, Fla, Sept 15.-The wires south of Palm
Beach and Tampa still down. Further details of the
destruction wrought by the hurricane have been received by
mail and passengers incoming trains.
The Inchuva Liverpool ashore BoynOn,
breaking into three pieces Nine of the drowned
The schooner Martha Thomas wrecked nine miles south
of Jupiter. The saved.
At Palm Beach, Grunbe opera house and eight other bust
ness blocks were damaged. All boats Lake Worth water
'front.' excepting three wrecked and sunk Two lives
lost in Tampa by the storm Louis Baron killed by fall
ing cornice of building I. Y. Hunnicu mOtOrman was
killed by a shock from live wire The property loss in Tampa
is $50OOOO is reported that Punta Rassa has been
retelv washed but communication with the place IS
possible.
Much Grain Ruined.
Nenominee Wis, Sept 15-The whole farming region IS
flooded Thousands of of ustacked grain Is ruined
Potatoes rog in the ground Eight inches of rain have
fallen in the last 60 hours
Northern Pacific Washed Out.
Ashland Wis., Sept 15.-Near Brue large section of the
Northern Pacific washed out
Bridges Carried Away.
Black River Falls Wis., Sept 15Many bridges have been
washed away and crops destroyed by floods and heavy rains
Washouts at Marshfed.
Marshfed Wis, Sept 15.-Soms yesterday caused wash
outs on the Northwestern and Wisconsin Central lines delaying
traffic Another heavy storm yesterday evening and the
railroads looking for trouble.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
Taggat May Be Chosen to Head
Democratic National Committee

Waukesha Wis, Sept 15.-Timothy E Ryan, the Wiscon-
member Of the democratic national committee has returned
from Chicago where he said have attended conference
members of the committee that selected eayor Taggart
If indianapolis Chairman j. X Jones of the
committee
Mr. RYAN states that he did attend any committee
ing and that exayor Taggar of indianapolis has not been
,dered recently in connection with the position, although
lis suggested year ago. When to selecting
chairman Mr. Taggart will undoubtedly be considered, Mr.
Ryan says.
Mr. Taggar" said Mr.. Ryan, us not only shrewd polit
zeal leader but he inspires confidence and enthusiasm to
greater than any He is one of the
energetic that the party has had In Indiana He
served two county auditor and afterwards two
r three terms mayor of indianapolis He could easily have
been reelected mayor if he had desired the Office any longer
Mr. RYAN. when shown a dispatch regarding Taggar for
chairman said that it practically described the situation
nasmuch as Taggart was gold before the 1896
ven0n but supported Its nominees, believed that his
selection chairman would also be satisfactory to the gold wing
party and he coud depend upon the support of the east
n democrats who enthusiastic for Bryan but had
supported him for the sake of regularity"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
Much Damage at Waasau.

Wausau-Meager reports being re-
ceived here show that great destruc.
ton was done in the county by hign
water. A quarter of a mile Of the
Northwestern track each side of Ed
gar was washed away. A crew of
men has been at work since Friday
night and the first regular train since
passed through yesterday. Thou
sands of feet OF lumber were carrie |
away.
Scotch creek, usually dry at this
season, is now a raging torrent. Near
ly every bridge in the western part OF
the county was destroyed.
When the circuit court was called
' yesterday morning only half OF the
jurymen were present, the rest being
unable to cross the streams TO set 70
the city. &.
John Glaesei, living east of the
city in a hollow, lost his horses and
livestock by drowning in their sta
bles. With the utmost difficulty he
saved his family by an improvisci
raft.
A lake now occupies the place
where the house stood.
Stewards sawmills in the city haze
shut down and also the paper mills
al Brokaw. The lower floor o. the
latter is flooded and many carloads
of paper destroyed.
Fear IS felt Tor the dams safety as
the Wisconsin river is still rising.
Rains Sunday night and yesterday
cause people 10 look for a further
rise. The rumored destruction of the
TOmahawk dam proved to be false.
although the dam is in great danger.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
HEAVY RAINFALL CONTINUES
SEVERAL HOURS.
TRAINS NOT MUCH LATE
Railroads Give orders to Run Slow
Serious Conditions in Northern
and Western Wiseonsin-North-
western Tracks Washed Away
Near Edgar.

Madison's streets were literally
flooded last night from the heavy
rain fall lasting several hours. The
precipitation recorded at Washburn
observatory was 1853 inches. Trains
or all roads were ordered to rnn
slow, thus forstalling a recurrence OF
the accident at Kempton early Satul-
day morning. Trains running into
Madison last night, however, were
rot much late, their arrival being de-
layed only from ten TO 80 minutes.
The early morning 4.55 passenger OF
the Northwestern from the north was
three hours late yesterday due 10 the
heavy rains OF Sunday night.
The debris of the wreck at Kemp
ton has been cleared so that trains
are able to pass without hindrance.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
MACHEN'S BAIL
BOOSTED HIGH
FORMER FREE DELIVERY CHIEF
MUST PUT UP $4,000.
SUBPOENA FOR Mr.. PAYNE
Postmaster General Served With
Court Order to Appear With Rec
ords at Hearing of Beavers, De-
posed Head of Salaries and Allow
ances Division, but viii Not Obey.

washington, Sept. 1.-THE bail OF
August Machen, the deposed head oil
the free delivery system yesterday was
raised from $4,000 to $4,000. This
was the result of the additional indict-
ments reported against Machen las:
week. The indictments against him
now number Is.
washington, Sept. ia Subpoena
was served yesterday on the pOstmas-
ter general at the intance of the attor-
neys for George Beavers, former chief
of the division Of salaries and allow
ances in the postoffice department, di-
recting the production of records OF
that division at Beavers hearing in
New York today. Beavers counsel,
in accordance with legal requirements,
rendered the postmaster general the
prescribed fees and mileage expenses
necessary for the trip, which Mr..
Payne declined to accept, explaining
that it was impracticable for him to go
to New York at that time. He had
arranged TO go 10 Hot SPRING., Va.
and will leave for there tonight. Beav-
ers' counsel insists the subpoena is OBJ
ligatory ami that the United States
commissioner at New York has ample
Jurisdiction over the postmaster gen
eral in the premises.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21

The Paris foreign Office advices from
Bulgaria show the situation is grow
ing more serious owing to reports that
Turkish troops are slowly nearing the
border. If the advance continues,
there will be a general mobilization of
Bulgarian forces preparatory to meet
ing eventualities. The Russo-Austrian
note 10 the powers has been received
1t sets forth that in the event of MS
tilities between Turkey and Bulgaria,
Russia and Austria will not give sup
port to either of the parties, but win
hold each of them to strict accounta-
bility for their actions. 1t is expected
that France will adhere to the Russo
Austrian attitude.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
GRANT THOMAS
ACCEPTS PLACE
TAKES POSITION or SECRETARY
TO WORLDS FAIR BOARD.
MORE MONEY NEEDED
Commissioners May Appeal to the
Pride of the State to Raise an Ad-
ditionaI 100000 to Add to That APP
propriated by the State legisIa-
ture.
Madison, Sept. 10.

Grant Thomas yesterday received Of
fetal notification of his appointment
as secretary of the Wisconsin board OF
managers for the worlds fair at st.
Louis. Last night he determined to
accept the position.
He leaves this morning for Milwau-
kee to consult members of the board
and to enter at once upon the duties
of his office.
Mr.. Thomas will make Madison his
Headquarters. He said last night that
he did not know what provision had
been made for assistants and was not
able to outline his work. He said
however that the appropriation of the
legislature was comparatively meager
and not in keeping with the scope OF
the exhibition nor a credit to Wiscon
sin. He also said that the board had
some idea of appealing to the pride of
the people of the state in the hope of
raising an additional 100000.
1t is understood that the position Of
secretary carries a salary, while it
lasts, perhaps half as big as that of a
congressman.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
Eau Claire County Suffers.

Eau Claire-RepOrts indicate that
much of the southeast part of Eau
Claire county is under water, the re-
suit of the heavy rains which still
continue, and that the damage in this
county by freshets and storm, includ-
ing the burning of the Fall creek
flourmill by lightning and the sweep
ing away of dams and bridges on
small streams and not including rail
way wreck, is $4,000 or $4,000.
The Eau Claire river has risen to
fifteen feet at Eau Claire and the
Chippewa river is only a few inches
lower. Dewey street bridge is clos
ed. Barstow street bridge is partial
ly closed. The Eau Claire Linen Co,
and the Daniel Shaw Lumber Co. 5
mills are shut down. The McDonougn
Manufacturing Co. can stand eight or
ten inches more. The Northwestern
Lumber Co. cannot start its mills.
City officials and assistants and
watchmen of various private concerns
were on duty all night watching
bridges and manufactures.
The Eau Claire river is stationary,
but the Chippewa is rising. There is
no serious damage in the city of Eau
Claire thus far.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
ENGLISH
CABINET
REMAINS

LONDON, Sept. '5.-The ministers
kept secret the discussions OF the cab
met council so effectively that specu-
Iation as to results is almost nugatory
and the government press organs Of
fer the most conflicting accounts Of
what took place. On one point an
agreement is found in most authori-
tive quarters, namely, that Balfour has
again succeeded in inducing his col
leagues to agree to some sort of com
promise which will keep the present
ministry in once, though It will prob
ably be slightly reOrganzed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT HAsTENs
TO CORRECT ERROR.
HIGH PRAISE FOR Upton
Secretary Loeb Writes That the Chief
Executive Preferred to Remain
Away from Larger Formal Ban
zuets But Would BE Glad to Feast
with the Challenger.

oyster Bay, Sept. 15.-President
Roosevelt yesterday approved the is
srance Of his formal statement OF the
facts concerning the Seawanhaka Cos
frrhian Yacht club dinner incident
which has created so much unpleasant
comment.
Colgate Hoyt. chairman OF the board
Of trustees of the yacht club, visited
Oyster Bay in the afternoon and had
q conference with the president. He
expressed regret that any published
statement Of the dinner incident
should have placed him in a false at
-ftuEa. and. with a view TO relieving
Sir Thomas Upton OF the embarrass-
weut because OF the statements that
be had treated him with discOurtesy,
he authorized Mr.. HOyt 70 make
plain statement OF the episode. Last
evening Mr.. Hoyt issued the follow
ing:
There has been so much misunder-
standing over the proposed annual din
uer of the Seawanhaka Yacht club
that I feel 10 my duty as chairman OF
the board Of trustees to state the
facts. viz.
THAT the president was invited by
me TO be the guest Of the club at its
annual banquet and he accepted with
the distinct understanding that il was
not to be q large formal function, but
simply the annual banquet Of the club
for its members and guests. Sir
Thomas LiptOn's name was not men
TONED. nor that Of any other gentle
men. i'm my interview and TO assure the
public that nothing was further from
the Presidents thought than 70 t2-
Sir Thomas Upton OF anyone else
from the dinner. take pleasure in Civ
5-E to the press the following. which I
have Just received from Secretary
Loeb.
Ny dear Mr.. Hoyt-The president
directs me TO say that it VIII be a par
ricuIar pleasure to him II Sir Thomas
Upton can come to the Seawanhaka
dinner. As you viii recall that the
president said when the invitation was
extended To him. that he did not feel
like accepting any more invitations 10
formal functions; that If IL was simply
20 be a ueighborhOOd dinner among
his own friends in the Seawanhaka
club he would gladly come. The pres
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
BRIDGE Carried Away.

DuraHd-The heaviest rainatorm
that has occurred in many years WIS.,
tied this district Saturday night, and
much damage was done. Bear Creek
valley was flooded and every bridge
on the creek was washed away or
damaged, including two new steel
bridges with stone approaches. The
mill dam at Misha MOkwa and
Darin's dam, on Big Bear, were wash
ed out and the mills were seriously
damaged. The damage 10 crops was
extensive and many hogs and some
cattle were drowned Henry Patti
son lost Thirty hogs that were on the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
cloudburst at Sparta.

Sparta-The most terrific thunder
storm in years, amounting almost 10
a cloudburst. visited this section.
The streets are flooded and mucn
damage was done TO bridges and
highways throughout the county.
Farm work has been practically at
a standstill three weeks, hardly any
threshing being done, and grain
stacks are growing badly. 1t some in
stances farmers burned stacks to get
them out of the way. Tobacco is
suffering badly.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21

SUFFERS A
BIG FIRE

Stoughton, Sept. 15.-FiTe which
broke cut in the tobacco warehouse
of Levi Kittilsen & Sons early yester-
day morning caused a damage of
$4,000
Some ESQ cases of tobacco and 400
sacks OF -four stored on the frs.
floor of the building, besides the office
furniture. were totally destroyed.
The upper story and basement were
occupied by Lichtenstetin Bros, to-
bacco dealers of New York, who also
had considerable leaf stored. The
loss is partially covered by insurance.
The origin of the fire is a mystery.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
NORTHWEST SWEPT BY GREAT
EQUINOCTIAL STORM AND LOSS
TO RAILROADS OVER 100000

St. Paul Sept. 15.-Wh losses amounting to S25O,OOO
v for three DAYS several fatal wrecks and numerous dera
et more than 100 washous telegraph wires down, soaking
rar in rrs over several states and snowplows working
western lines the Northwestern railways taxed TO the ut
most limit of their ability maintain anything like regular
service and to preserve the safety of their passengers
Beginning h the heavy rains of Friday night there has
rrn an aIm1 continuous downpour Minnesota Iowa
and rhe Dasotas and sections of Nebraska.
Late Yesterday reports from the northern part OF the state
showed the rains were general Southwest of ST. Paul the
worst conditions prevail and through most of Iowa. southern
Minnesota and Wisconsin it was raining Conserva-
f -rilsv officials believe the loss viii exceed 100000
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
TURKISH AMBASSADORS TO GER
&. ANY THRASHED BY PHYSICIAN

Vienna, Sept. 15.-Dieved Abdullah
Ley. physician TO the Turkish en-
b-ssy here. yesterday attacked and
rashed the Turkish ambassador
Ncdim hey, whom he accused OF
sending unfavorable reports concern
i- 2 him TO the porte, thereby prevent
ing Djeved from securing a better Pc.
ltiOn. The affair has created a sell
sation. Djeved has been dismissed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
AGED Statesman Injured.

Chicago, Sept 15.-Former Unit
ID States Senator c. B. Farwell, who
has been seriously III for several
weeks, fell from a chair last evening
and sustained a broken arm. The
aged statesman was recently operat-
ed upon and ii is feared the fresh
shock will endanger his ultimate re-
Covery.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
People Driven From Homes.

Black River Falls-Del.s dam at
Hatfield, used by the Logging assocl-
alton as a flooding dam, was swept
away by the high water. causing a
rise OF twelve feet at ibis point. the
highest mark t has attained Tor many
years. Residents in the lower part
of the city moved from their homes
to places OF safety.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
APPEALS TO POWERS;
PREPARES FOR DECLARATION OF WAR

Sofia Sept 15.-The Bulgarian government has addressed
note to the powers declaring that the porte Systematically
devastating Macedonia and massacreng the christian pOpua
ton Further it says Turkey has modified her whole army
which possibly be for the sole purpose of uPpsng the
revolution Therefore the Bulgarian government appeals
the humane of Europe prevent continuance of
the massacre and devastation and stop the mobilization of
the Turkish army The memorandum concludes with the
plain that unless the powers Bulgaria win
be forced take such she may deem necessary
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
WILL START ON BIG MARCH.

Salvation Army Cavalry Men to Tour
kentucky.
Cincinnati, Sept. 15.-The first use OF
cavalry men in the Salvation army will
be made this week in a march through
the feud districts OF Kentucky. Their
first meeting VIII be at Winchester,
Kentucky. They will be on the march
three weeks and before returning will
visit Tennessee and Virginia. The
parade last night was followed by a
great meeting at which prayers were
offered for the success of the under
taking.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21

Sofia, Sept. 15.-Warned by previous
disastrous experiences, the revolution
airy leaders have decided to adopt only
guerilla tactics in eastern Macedonia
The guerilla warfare is expected to ex-
haust tue Turks much sooner.
In the conflicts in the mountains of
Pirin, the Turks are reported TO have
lost heavily in dead, while a great
many were wounded. The revolution
aries had only one slightly wounded.
The bands are experiencing great diff.
Guilty in obtaining arms. 1t is be-
lieved that not a single rifle can be
found in Sofa outside of the garrison.
The Bulgarian government is report
ed to have protested against the Aus.
TRANS action in intercepting 100000
cartridges ordered, for which Bulgar,
ian money had been paid to the cen
tractors.
A panic prevails in the town of
Velos. Soldiers permit no one TO
leave Velos. The peasants in the sur
rounding villages have been killed and
the villages destroyed.
Severe fighting has occurred near
Okrida, in which the Turks lost heav.
lily, but the bands were forced TO re
tire
An engagement between the Turks
and insurgents has taken place at Ri
bartzi, and there again the Turks had
many killed and wounded. The insur-
gents casualties were only $50.
The villages of Tsetina and Sketch
war have been destroyed and the IN
habitants massacred.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21

At New York Isaac Mcclellan and
George II. Huntington of the Colombia
Supply company, indicted at Washing
ton in connection with the postal scan
dal, surrendered TO the United States
marshal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21

creek bottoms. About s o'clock
lightning struck the Lizht and Power
Co.'S plant at Eau Gale ard this city
vas in darkness. Many cellars were
flooded.