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among t-s lta-.arr5 states g. .a1
-a1n Following --is exhibition SAM.
lecture TT &-. Il1rrz-Hs s Greer
vile a. G.. e whose e-7-ts .7s s.s-s
owes tae existence q tas IsEa.s H'-
97r-u51 spoke { the s31---1-
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taey Sc FaeasF aessEYs3. and ta= theme
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one way second class colonist
tickets will be sold daily during
March and April at above rate from
al main line cupon points on the
Mobile and Ohio R. R., St. Louis
70 Meridian. inclusive. Ask your
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Lettuc9 For Smallpor.

Those persons that DO not enjoy
alag yaccina'ed, will lie interested
the following statement from IN.
Eew York Sun Lettuce is an alb
ute preventive Of smallpox. No
one is in the leas, particle Of danger
Of catching smallpox who eats a lii.
tle lettuce every day. SMALLPOX be-
longs tothe scorbuic class diseases
sailors at sea deprived Of fresh veg.
eta1Ies get scurvy Scurvy is a IT,
pical scorbutic disease SMALLPOX
is another Smallpox always RACES
during the winter seasons. when the
poor people are deprived Of fresh
veg table foods. Celery and onions
are good for this purpose. but there
Is such a long interval between their
being gathered ana being eaten that
they lose most Of their auti-scorbu-
nc properties Lettuce is served
shortly after it is picked. and hence.
contains the valuable properties
winch viii prevent SMALLPOX. l.
a thousand times better than yaeei-
nation. It has no liabilities. like
vaccination, to produce otherdjseas-
es We are willing 10 stake our
professional reputation o. the broad
statement thatany one who eats let.
tuce daily will net catch smaIlnoy.
whether he is vacciuated Or not.
II the Sun is correct how delighted
the world will be- Nothing could
De more agreeable than Yaccinating
one $ self with a dish of crisp /
and succalent lettuce accompanied /
by a ressingpreparedin accordance |
with Sidney Smiths receipt. which /
IS still about as good as any other.
All hail lettuce
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Due Notice is Served,

Due notice is hereby served on tn,
public generally that DeWitt's .Witcl
hazel salTe is the only salve on the mar.
ket that is made from the pure unsdpI.
LeFated witch hazel. DeWitt's Witch
Ha1el Salye has cured thousands of ca.
ses Of piles that would not yield to aDy
oIoer treatment, and this fact ba,
brought out many worthless counter
iei's' Those persons who get the gen
uine DeWitt's Witch Hazel salye are
never disappointed, because it cures
Edw. NJ. Murphey.
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NOTICE

The Home Mission Society will
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May 20 Delegates will send their
names to Mrs. Susie Thomas. Stark
vile, and they are requested to pro.
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ANNO-NCE N,ENT

NOTICE J., hereby -lreH tss. 3D. eS IL "a.
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asntot EoEltse County w he h. -
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This examination viii embrace tie tc.i ~.
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ae' Mental Arithmetic Geography, Civil
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Good for Childran

me pleasant to take and harmless One
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Walks Without Clutches

was much afflicted with sciatica.
writes Ed. G. Mud, Iowaville, sedge,
wick Co., Kan, 'goIng about on crut
ches and suffering deal Of pain. Iva,
induced to try Ballard g Snow Imminent
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er used; have recommended it to mum.
Der OF persons. all express themselves
as being benefited by it. now walk
without crutches, able to perform
great deal OF light labor on the farm. +"
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
W. III bnLlC lIuN,
Department OF the Interior,
Land Otics al Jackson, Miss.

. ~ ~" ~ " TUE IUTETTUT,
Land Office al Jackson, Miss.
April 18th, 1908.
Notice il hereby given that IN. folIo inc.
named settler has fled notice of HI. irte5
ton TO make final proof in supporf NJ hi.
e'air. and thst said proof viii IL made ba.
tore he Chaneery Clerk OF Noxubee conn
w. al Macon, Miss. on June lth, 1908. viz 4:
Ben Little Il E., No, 327i3. Tor TIE south.
ne" quarter see. y 7, "A n. r. re east Of
ChoctAT meridian.
lie namesths following witn."es 10 prove
Or eonilnu2nce residence upon and cuIti.
yatton Of said land. VIZ: "
john 4. Cotton. Jim DeaIe. Solomon
cray h \, stuart, an OF Macon. Mississtn.
~. FRED W. COLLINS.
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We have the best cabinet work
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lsssEEasaaE74sEs ssaSsa2sa sas-2Aal 49,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-20
|ndiSputabIe Piano BarQainS.

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When
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-20
MUD TURTLE TO HUNT SKUNKS
SOUNDED FOOLISH BUT HE PUT
,EM OUT BY SCORES.

Tale OF a Maine Drive showing That In.
Eenulty Wins the Money Every Time
Since q strangers Advent There's
q Fine Market for Turtles Up There.
CLIFTON, Me, Sept. ls-The fur dealers
sent word a month ago to most OF the trap
pers In the country towns In Maine that
Germany was using great quantities OF
Alaska sable" this. year, raising the price
Of average pelts from 80 and o. cents to u
and SIPS. As the Alaska sable OF Germany
ia plain skunk skin in Maine, the hunters
have been preparing for the slaughter for
several weeks,
n a arst harvest Is made in the full moon
~ senternber, when the animals run out at
niobt TO feed on the chilled locusts. grass
honners and crickets which lie In the wet
o,ass too much benumbed to get away.
Al such times man and dog can capture
from ten to tw enty five skunks IN a night .
hunt Allowing one-half the pelts to be
hi.ok or nearly so, and counting quart
OF oil to every skunk taken, the net income
from the work often amounts TO DID or W.
which Is better than digging potatoes for
IN cents a bushel or picking obstetrics tor
three cents q quart.
Rut az the moon waxed old, rising later
and giving less light every night. the 81 'ihA
hunters grew impatient to win more wealth
Thew began TO set traps by heaps OF dressing
hauled to the fields, and went with spades
and picks 10 dig the animals out Of theI
holes. IL proved hard work and OF KIND
which yielded small reward
One morning when George Archer and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-20
BISHOP PHELAN,S VESTMENTS.
A Set With Wonderful Necdlework Brought
From the Philippines.


Bishop Phean Of Pittsburg owns a re-
markable set Of church vestments They
were brought into this country from the
Philippine Islands at the time OF the re-
turn of the Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment.
During the fighting in and about Manila
one of the old churches was destroyed
soldier saved from the wreckage the
vest ment s-chasuble. maniple, stole, veil
and burse. and brought item to this country.
It 10 believed that they have been in Use
nearly 100 years, Judging from tl.eir style.
They are supposed to be the handiwork Of
native Filipino sisters.
The body Of the vestments IL covered
with dainty traceries. Scenes from the
Old Test sment are Gone in exquisite nee,. le
painting. TIE passion flower and other
emblsmatic designsAare int reduced.
Tho needle work T. 50 fine that only eI-
perts can justly appreciate 1t. The lace
work 10 frosty anu featLery and OF that
rare old color and design that women con-
noisseurs rave about
The principal color OF the vest ments ~
red which makes them proper for all feast
fark olive green, are ~ raw Jap anese silk.
Tie chnsuble is somewhat smaller than
that used In this country to-day, but may
be used
A peculiar feature OF the vest msnts 10
that they can be rollad into ball. turned
twisted and when released fromthese mantp-
ulat ions. they resume their original form.
without crease.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-20

Bill Penney had removed more than ten tons
Of loan and stones to secure one albino
skunk, which would yield no more than o.
cents in fur and oil combined. they stopp6 d
to talk with trave. Ter who came along and
who offered for a modest S. q secret for
capturing skunks. The hunters laughed q
him. The stranger grew vexed. He offered
to bet $40 he could drive all the skunks out
of any rocky knoll inside Of two hours.
How do you work it," asked Penney
Use some scent, s'pose. Oh, you can't
fool me with any Of you. old tricks. know
all about your oil Of anise and oil Of rhodium
I've tried them. They don't work on skunks
because a skunk carries all the perfumery
he needs right along on his person. He's
never without some"
Get me a mud turtle that weighs about
three pounds, and IL don't clear out every
skunk on this side OF the hill before dinner
III give you s20.' replied the stranger.
There weren't any mud turtles around
ana the men laughed at the suggestion.
The stranger was patient under abuse.
Instead OF answering back, he united his
pack and threw down a Bag, which held
something that wriggied and clawed about.
soon As saw who you were, he remark ed in
his mildest manner. You looked 100 mean
10 buy anything or to bet on any but sure
thing Now. happen TO have mud turtle
in that bag. I'll send him among the skunks
at my own risk for half OF what he drives
out, you to do the skinning and to try out
the fat If fail to get any skunks, I viii
be because there's no skunks in the hill
Wen go snacks," said Archer. you
drive out the skunks and we'll do the rest
and divide, every one taking q third,
The turtle was smaA and looked weary
from much work. The stranger attached
a small chain 10 hole In the reptiles shell.
END Of the chain. Archer told him whore
the most promising skunk holes were and
when the turtle had been thrust. head frst.
into IN opening. tbs straagsS hsld "a 70
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-20

ander Stewart OF New York. The British
coupie. being older hand. and greater ex-
perts, started as favoritcs. and did not lose
the favor OF the gallery when they had won
the initial set at 6-9 But up to this period
the pairs had scarcely got into their stride
though the Irishman, Ball-Greene. WAS put
ting in some highly effective work at the
net. When the fight was called three all
n the second set. An unfortunate incident
occurred. young lie Roy slipping on the
sand and sustaining serious spill After
retiring for a short interval to have several
nasty cuts dealt with. the American pluckily
resumed, but at first his nerves gave III
mistakable evidence of having been severely
shaken, and the I'ritish team won two love
ever. saved the situation for the States, ana
after bringing the, score level the Yankee
ran out at I 10. In the third SET they con-
tjnued to play with great dash and accuracy.
and though Ritche. and Bail-Greene with
stood the attack with much compospte. u,
was evident that the Americans held the
credit at8 3 In the fourth, and. "a II proved
tn. last, bout long and brilliant rallies fol
lowed each other IN glowing SUCCESSION.
S sarviee Pp oe IN when f' aysd havoc With
the women's fashionable hats. but still eaicitee'
loud app Ause from ths German SDunt;sses-
L s passing ar1ss do~n The msd
OF the court being beautifully conceived
and executed The Americans should hs ve
Richie made a series OF good returns. ans
Ave all" was called after capital hau,merinc
The EnSlishmen led at "a. but were over
taken at 7 u. and passed at ST. and. finally
with Grant serving their struggle was over.
and the Stewart cip went to Grant and IL
Roy by three sets 70 one. This Was the match
par srcfileuct Of the Homburg meeting.
Clarence Hobart and W. \. Thomson
who also represented America, were de
feated in the sefni-fnals.
In the Yorkshire tournament the Weeb
before Grant and Is Roy reached the fourth
round, where they were beaten by Payn and
Hillyard, IS, IS, IS. In The sinGlss
IL Roy was successful until the 6nal Mound
losing there to ", C. Crawley, - 81
81
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-20
TENNIS HONORS FOR AMERICA.
Grant and lie Roy Win international Tour
nament at Hsmburg.

The international lawn tennis tournament
recently played at Homburg furnished
another victory for the American indoor
champions, Robert lie Roy and Wylie G.
Grant of this city. This years tourney
included entrants from ten different nations.
Great Britain sent Messrs. Richie, Ball
Greene, McGregor Pinchney and Wallis
Myers. the two first named being players
OF the very first rank. From Belgium
came the champion, DE Borman, and LIE
Marie The other prominent players were
H!I.rup Of Denmark. Bostrom OF Sweden,
Schmidt OF Russia SCHNEIDER, Won Mueller,
Schmidt. Kuatz and Bomemann OF Germany.
and Howard Trip Of Johannesburg. South
Africa.
In the mems doubles for the champion
ship OF Europe abont eighteen teams COM
peted. This event proved the feature OF
the meeting, the American pair carrying
Of first honors after a close struggle. In
the early rounds they defeated r. Schind-
ler and p. hartman Germany IS. 60;
ana X. and o. Kreuzer Germany 60,
Is. The finals bet ween Grant and Ia Roy
and Richie and Ball-Greene was tho best
OF the event. and is thus described by the
Westrsinstev. 0osefis:
The great interest displayed In the inter-
national lawn tennis tournament at Homburg
vns fully maintained TO tho end. the fashion
able crowds surrounding the courts Oh satur-
Gay and Sunday bsins larger and more en-
thustastic than ever. There was mAgnih-
cent encounter on Saturday between O. C..
Bsll-Grssne and Richie. representing Great
Rsttain. And W. G. Grant and 10 Roy. repre-
sentina America, the match dscidins the enan-
pionshIp OF Europe and carrying with II the
Amsrican CUP. presented by Mr. W. Rhine
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-20

the chain while ne Wet the lamp WICK with
kerosene and lighted it with q ma Oh.
up 50 when he was allowed 10 escape he
disappeared underground in trail OF dust
and smoke. The stranger lighted his pipe
and waited
The natives offered to bet dollar even
that no one would see any skunks or turtles,
but before they could 20 further the stran-
ger he'd his money out and, was accep, ing
every bet in sight. His confidence was
so amazing that not more thames was
While they were haggling about terms
q big black skunk stuck his head out OF
doors, followed by a smaller skunk. BY
the time these were slain there were six In
sight. and the hill seemed to be vomiting
skunks. They crowded to get out until
the holes Of egress were choked with strug-
Cling animals. The men used their clubs
Til they we're tired Then, after they had
cooled of and washed Themselves in the
brook they took account OF st ock and found
there were IS dead skunks lying among be
rocks on the hill, every skunk worth fully
81 IS, making the drive the most profitable
venture ever known in town.
The stranger was invit ed to dinner and
accepted. Then he went back to the hill
and reclaimed his turtle. which had come
out and was hurrying for the brook.
How much will you take for that turtle'
asked Penney.
Dunno, said the stranger. How much
will you give'"
but seem - It's you, an seem a. how
q turtle will be useful to US, III give you
81 for him and run the risk"
You can't look at that turtle short OF
$780," replied the stranger. II you keep
your agreement with me I've just earned
$40 with my turtle from you, which is doing
pretty well for two hours work Now,
I'm going on to the next town. but will
be hack and collect my money this week. y
since then every man and boy In town
hss bssn hunting the ponds and m>adovs
for mud turtles and growing angry because
they could not find one
Meantime 1t has been learned that the
mild vintor 10 . professional skunk catcher
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-20

who has been travelling in eastern Maine
for two weeks letting out his turtle for
fabulous prices and making from $50 TO SIS
a day in every PLACE he visited. The man
who can bring along living turf lie 10 relieve
the skunk hunter OF their burden OF taxa
ton will receive almost 'nything he wants.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-20

S3i5 STARR UPRIGHT. S2e5.
Fancy walnut case, medium sire, carved
panel music desk.
It's seldom We have Starr Pianos to offer At
less than regular prices; therefore. this will
present IN opportunity to oie seeking an
artistic piano under price. It's like new.
1855 EMERSON UPRIGHT, s2ss.
Largest tulip wood case Of handsome de.
sign. The few months use has served to de-
velop TIE tone, which from musical stand point
makes il more desirable than q new one. Il
looks like new.
$3.50 BENZ BROx. UPRIGHT, SAN
DOMINGO MAHOGANY, $325.
$3.50 BERR EROS. UPRIGHT, FANCY
BLISTER WALNUT. S32s.
Both are medium size, are like new and have
the beauty of tone and responsive action found
only in the Behr.
$500 CHIcKERlke UPRIGHT, 1895.
This is one Of the original Chickering's over
hauled completely; new lost motion action,
the most modern and nearly perfect Of any &C.
ton, has taken the place of the old one case
rehnished; new set Of springs and tuning pins !;
in fact, have made better piano of il than il
was originally.
$500 KNABE UPRIGHT. sA25.
Parlor size, San Domingo mahogany case.
1915 KhABE UPRIGHT, S475.
Fancy walnut case Of Colonial design. l.
is so seldom that Knabe piano can be had
that those we are now offering At reduced
prices are not only novelties, but opportunities.
Used Grand Pianos.
$3.50 KkABE BABY GRAND. $3.50.
Rosewood case, modern in every detail.
An exceptional chance for the seeker Of an
ideal piano.
$3.50 BEnR DRoS. GRAND, $500.
San Domingo Mahogany c,se Of exception
ally 6ns figure. BeAss Hros- srands poasins ths
same quality Of tone that has made the up
rights famous Has been used but . short
time.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-20
Underwear and Stockings.
SeasonabIe Goods: Unreasonable Prices
You Can Save $2.M.

merchandise that the self wearer-und
be sure get your heaand the price saving large
l2I4c Usually 9c-Pan black COT At I5c. l9c to Csc U.s.
stockings for women 5Oc-Underwear for chill
'sc, oSgay . SS, ss ~ drawers NATURAL fleece
mt ~ nv. ~ ' ~ ~ ~ Sizes 20 to q, "a to 26, q
At l9c Usually 25c-Back lace Isle At i9c. Usually Csc
stockings for co,,or and I;. .ocks ,
At Pairs for 81 90, Usually SOC Pair WYNN a, ~ Nv,
stockings for fancy grouhos Win oAofo SUI
onen work in assorted patterns, to 10. figures
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-20

Used and Second Hand
Upright and Grand
Pianos.
$500 MARTIN I DUBIER UPRIGHT, $50.
Small size, in good condition, and win prove
Of value for practice purposes.
SITS scHAUBEl & LAMBERT UPRIGHT, $i35
Ebonized case. entirely refnished, new set
Of strings throughout, as good q when new.
s22s HELLER & co. UPRIGHT, $3.50.
NJ ahogany case, plain panel music desk.
Heller pianos are too well known to need
comment These will be snapped up bright
and early tomorrow.
$500 SINGER UPRIGHT. GOLDEN OAK, $3.50,
$500 SINGER UPRIGHT, MAHOGANY, $3.50
Both have up-to-date improvements Good
tone and action PIANOS Of similar quality are
sold by exclusive piano sellers at from $3.50
to $500.
$3.50 R. 5. HOWARD co. UPRIGHT, SITS.
Flemish oak case, original design. Full
nickel plated tuning pins and pressure bars.
Exceptionally good tone and action. The
little wear las made it better, If anything.
$3.50 SMITH 4 BARNES UPRIGHT, $l95
Boudoir size, genuine San Domingo mahog'
any case, double veneered. It is like new.
$3.50 SCHILLER UPRIGHT. 5000.
Largest size mahogany case, Colonial design
$3.50 SMITH 4 BARNES UPRIGHT, s2I6
Largest size mahogany case plain finish
good tone and action. looks like new and is Z,
good As new.
s2es SMITH 4 BARNES UPRIGHT, s22s.
Largest size mahogany case, used but shor,
time, Is good as new; in fact, could not be dis.
dnguished from q new one By The side Of It.