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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29
Dating of Tax Receipts.

In their report to Judge Sam
Cook, the grand jury of Coahoma
county stated that the sheriff OF
the county had been in the habit
of dating tax receipts back to or
before the first day of February
and that it was found in many
cases the taxes had not been paid
to this good day. The sheriff was
charged with the amount and paid
it over. but the grand jury consid-
cred that an evasion of the law,
and made out list of all such
fictitious receipts that had been
issued. and filed them with their
report. The understanding is that
several other sheriffs in the State
have done the same thing. and that
many of them have lost money by
their mistaken kindness.-Nicks-
burg Post.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29
ConfOunding a DOubter.

SAYS the Cleveland Plain Deal
er:
This paper says tibet they have
jest discovered the ree-mains OF a
twenty foot saurin on the banks of
tn Penobscot river"
whats a saurian ?''
Il dunno. Guess mebby it's one
of them misprints fer sardine."
There amt no twenty-foot sar-
dimes"
"Well, there might be the ree-
mains of one"
Il don't believe it. Do you
suppose anybody'd want ter buy a
box of SIGH sardines? l guess
not"
You're too dern critical. Eff
there is tn ree- maine any twenty
foot sardines on tn Penobscot,
don't you suppose there might also
be tn ree-mains of men big enuff
to buy 'em by the boxi You're a
atheist, that's what you are"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29

Mr.. Hanna can yield his per
sonal antagonisms to further his
ambitions, and, like all other poll
ticians, can be whipped into line.
No later than several days ago he
opposed the Endorsement of Roose-
velt's administration by the Ohio
convention with view of pre-
venting his nomination for the
presidency next year and now upon
receipt of mandatory telegram
from strenuous Teddy. himself, he
withdraws all opposition and will
allow the convention TO endorse a
most unsatisfactory administration.
Mr.. Hanna's magnificent play to
the Roosevelt gang insures his re-
turn to the United States Senate,
but lets him down to zero in the
estimation of the American peo-
pie.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29

He who stoops to low personal
tiles and SANDER in order 10 defeat
a rival or an opponent should be
made to feel the contempt of the
people. There are a few candi
dates in the field who think they
can win by dealing in mud sling
ing. and mighty sinking" muo
at that. but they will discover in
the end how honest, right-thinkine
people see these things. The peo-
pile will not endorse anything bu,
an open fight and a fair, honest
manly contest charleston Chron
icle.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29
Alfalfa in Mississippi.

Chief of the bureau of soils in
the department of agriculture, Mil
ton Whitney. sees great possibili-
ties in the Yazoo country. Mr..
Whitney says there are 1880
acres in the Iazoo area that the
pillow has never touched. The Shar-
key clay region Is IS per cent. of
the delta proper, or II per cent. of
the Yazoo area. which extends
from Memphis To Nicksburg. This
region is now valucless on account
of inundation aud want of drain
age, but if the methods employed
in the Louisiana canetields were
applied to it, it would become as
prolific az the Yazoo clay region,
where two bales to the acre are
produced.
But Mr. Whitney thinks there
are crops more profitable than cot
ton which should be grown in
the Yazoo area. Back in the
cane hills and fiat hills sections,
comprising 10000 acres, where
but third of bale to the acre
is grown, alfalfa can be grown in
great quantities. II believe" he
goes on to say, the future of the
delta and Eazoo areas lies in al
falfa and stock raising on the poor
est lands, truck farming and in
tensified agriculture on the lands
of medium quality. leaving only
the two bale land for cotton, and
the redemption of the swamp land
as a possibility
The truth is alfalfa can be prof
itably grown in almost every part
Of the State Mr.. Underwood is
growing it in Lee county, and over
in Alabama, in Sumter and adj
! joining counties, it is fast becom-
ing leading crop. This grass
does best on lime soil. 1t Is
sown in the fall and cut three or
four times year. yielding each
time about a ton to the acre. Good
alfalfa hay is as marketable as tim
othy or clover Some farmers in
Alabama have as much rs two hun
dred acres in alfalfa. 1t is fine
grass, grows on arid lands, rich in
nutriment. and is relished by ev-
cry species of grazing animals.
Meridian Press.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29

Mr.. Joseph Pominville, of Saltwater.
Mimi, after having spent over 5000 with
the best doctors for stomach trouble with
out relief. was advised by his druggist, NJ r
Alex Richard. to try box of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. He did
SO, and is well man today. If troubled
with indigestion, bad taste in the mouth.
lack of appetite or constipation, give
these Tablets a trial, and you are certain
to be more than pleased with the result
For sale at % cents per box by Phoenix
Drug Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29

The eighteenth annual session
of the Industrial Institute and
College was concluded on the Doth
inst. The commencement exer-
cises began Saturday and every
exhibition was witnessed by large
crowds of resident people and Wis
itors. Among the numerous grad
yates receiving diplomas were
Misses Amalie Sykes. Mary Ella
McFarlane and Mary Hill Flynt
of Aberdeen.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29
Aberdeen Telephone Exchange
To orr Subscribers

u our
Do not allow others to use your
phone over our country su bscrib-
ers' lines. or call up and get in
formation for them yourself. unless
you collect for the message and re-
port to Central when you make
the call Remember that you are
only paying us to give you service
and that non su bscribers have as
much right to walk in a store and
carry out goods without paying
for them. as to have Us give them
the use of our telephones and lines
without paying Us for the same
1t is our aim that the use of our
telephones shall be a pleasure as
Well As a protitab BILE investment for
our patrons and we shall strive to
accomplish that end. If your tel
ephone works badly. or you have
trouble of any kind that is our
fault, don't lose your patience and
condemn our service. but report
the nature of the trouble and it
will have our prompt attention and
/ ali hSSSoodi lS Jtilo LldtAO at OHCC'
HOW TO Use YOUR PHONE.
To call Central give one ring;
when Central answers tell him
your wants in as few words as pos
sibIe. as he has many calls to an
swer. When through talking give
one very quick. short ring. which
is signal TO Central to disconnect
you. If you wish another connec-
ton wait a few seconds for Cen
trail TO break the previous connec-
ton and then ring as before. If
you fail to get Central this time
and same party you have been
talking with answers. Central has
not, for some reason. heard your
ring off signal, or has a rush of
calls just at that time. so just be
patient and after waiting a few
seconds ring again, which will in
most every case get Central with
out very much delay.
Don't fall out with Central if
the party you call fails to answer
promptly. Remember that all she
can do is to ring. which she always
does, and it you are patient and
kind, instead of abusive and I'M
appreciative, she only tries the
harder To get what you ask for to
show her gratitude for your kind
patience with her. When you have
had connection up for some tim
you will sometimes hear the oper-
ator say, "waiting?' which means,
has the party answered you and
are you waiting for him to look up
something for you? in which case
you should say, Yes" otherwise
say, No Answer" or "They Did
Not Answer" and then the opera
tor rings for them again.
Talk in a Gear, medium tone of
of voice, with your mouth within
two inches of the transmitter and
directly in front of it, and at the
same time press the receiver tight
/ " to your ear so as to exclude out
side noise. unless the party talking
to you sounds too loud and harsh.
in which case you would find it
better to hold the receiver about a
quarter of an inch from your ear
and at the same time ask the party
talking not to speak SO close TO his
transmitter. If you hear very
family ask the party you are talk
ing with to get near his phone and
at the same time press your re-
ceiver more tightly against the ear
Please call by numbe; instead
of name, as it will give you much
prOmpter service.
Yours truly,
CITIZENS Lone DISTANCE TEL
EPHoNE AND TELEGRAPH COMFY.
By J.H .SLoss. Local Manag'r
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29

Mr. Bryan is very solicitous and
contentious about the matter OF
the next Democratic nominee. He
is charged with threatening to
withdraw his element of strength
in the West unless his wishes are
observed, although he cannot carry
his own State, and the party has
no hope of carrying any of the
Western States except Nevada and
Montana, neither nor both of
which will avail anything in the
electoral college for president.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29

The commencement exercises OF
the a. N NJ. College. May 30 to
June 3. will attract people from
all over the State. Bishop Gambler
of Atlanta, Ga, will preach the
commencement sermon May 3lst.
and Hon. X. H. Edmonds, of Bal
timore, Md, will deliver the an
nual address. The WEEKLY ac-
knowledges receipt of an invita-
ton to be present.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29

The postoffice department under
the annual reimbursement of post
masters salaries has increased the
salary of the Aberdeen office from
81 700 TO 81 500; Okolona, 81 400
to 81 800: Corinth, from $1,000 to
y, 200; West Point, 81 800 to y,
900, and Columbus, 5000 to -,
300.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29
Teachers Wanted.

We need at once a few more
teachers. both experienced and in
experienced We have more calls
this year than ever before. Schools
and colleges supplied with compe-
tent teachers free of cost. Address
with stamp,
American Teachers Association
J. l. GRAHAM, l.. l.. D., Mgr.
Memphis. Tenn.
2n1
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29

The laying of the corner stone
of the new State capitol will take
place at Jackson next Wednesday
Great preparations have been made
to emphasize the event with
speeches, military parades and
ceremonies appropriate to the oc-
casion. Low rates have been Sc
cured over all the railroads.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29
District Ticket.

For District Attorney, First Judicial Dis
wv BARRON.
For senator. 18th Senatorial District
W b. WALKER.
VI " DAVIS.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29


The New York World this week
instituted an interview with the
chairman of Republican State eX-
ecutive committees upon the sub
lect OF indorsing President Roose-
Welt for denomination and election
to the presidency next year. The
number of delegates in the ma
tional convention will be 97s,
necessary To choice 40. The
returns thus far received indicate
$50 votes for Roosevelt. as follows;
New York Is; California 20:
Georgia %; Michigan 2s, Maine
Utah Is: Tennesses p: keV-
lucky 20: Kansas 20; Colorado 10:
Wyoming Is; Oklahoma d; Texas
So: Montana Is; Vermont 10;
Washington 10; Connecticut IA
Louisiana Is: Minnesota -; New
Hampshire ;. The replies from
Chairmen Deas of South Carolina
and Wellman of Alabama are bit.
terly opposed to Roosevelt and de-
nounce his administration and pol
itics a. rotten TO the core. Mis-
sissippi il not reported ia this pol
and il would be interesting &c
know what report the Republican
chairman would make for this
State.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29
From d Cat Scratch

On the arm. or the worst sort Of burn
sore or boil. DrWi5t'- Witch Hazel Silve
is quick cure Ia buying WITCH hazel
salve, be particular ~ get peNitts thi~
Is the salHe that heals without leaving n
scar. A specific for blind. itching and
protruding piles. Sold by Phoenix Drug
20
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29

Hon. X. B. Mayes, of Halle
hurst, has been appointed Chancel-
Tor of the fifth district to succeed
III. q. Conn, deceased.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29

The Confederate Veterans who
attended the Reunion at New
Orleans report very pleasant time
and are loud in praise of the hos
pitality of the Crescent City.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29
County Ticket.

For the Legislature
EENJ. II MCFARLAND.
l.. - HOLLINGSWORIH
r.. r. CONLEf.
} J. ia ASIAN.
D. " BREWER.
q. 81. BURNETT.
JOHN ". THOMPSON.
Bor sheriff
&c. CRENsHAw
4. - JONES.
SAM BAKER.
"a n. BROILES.
For Circmt CLERK
LUCIAN A WOOD.
" l.. &. BAILEY.
l.. Is HARRIS.
For Chnncrry Clerk
ROGER IS JOHNSON
CHAS. b.. SMITH.
HARRY G.. TERRELL
For County Treasurer
DAVE ; GREGORY
DR.. = NJ GREENE
HENRY a. BRAZIL
LUCIAN OWEN.
NICHOLAS TUBB.
DAVE A. STUDDARD.
". IL kOLB.
For Tax Assessor
DAN q. TAYLOR.
GREELEY g. RAY.
T. r. ENGLISH.
For Superintendent az Education
A. A.. DAVENPORT
" e. DAVIS
For County Surveyor
GORDON l.. GREENE.
For Coroner and Ranger
n. y. HARDEN.
- ". HATHCOCk
For Supervisor
FIRST District
~. .. BROOKS.
Second District
MARCUS A. JONES
}. VI. DURRETT.
At. WALDEN.
JOHN WOOD.
Third District
q. y. WEST
X W. EIkNER
L. ID. BOOTH.
e.. q. MURFF.
Fourth District
J " MAYNARD.
THOS. a. WILLIAMS
Fifth District
g. e.. LUSBY.
A.. q. CONNAWAN.
THOMAS TAYLOR.
JF. CONwILL.
For Justice 81 the Peace
Second District
=. ID. RITTER.
W. X. EASTER.
4. l.. SPEARS.
j. ". BOGGAN.
J. VI. HOLBERT.
Fourth District
H.. q. SIMS.
u. -. HOWELL.
A. 4 BRADLEY
HAMILTON l.. RElNOLl
For Constable
Second District
r.. q. MIZE
H. A. MCDONALD.
W. b. THOMAS.
CHARLES G. WEAVER.
Third District
". X DAVIS.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29

DR.. w. O.. Sykes. of Aberdeen.
was in Starkville for short while
Tuesday evening. We were glad
TO see him looking we'll and happy.
The Doctor is one of Gods noble
men. -Starkville News.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29
Will Cure Consumption.

A. A. Herren, OF Finch, Ark, writes:
"Foley'S Honey and Tar Is the best prep
aration for coughs, colds and lung troub-
les 1 know that it has cured "onsump-
ton in the hr.t stages" Sold by j. l.,
Shell ( Go.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29
state Ticket.

For Secretary 81 State
y -. ECKFORD, Of Monroe
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29
Public Speaking.

Gov. A. III. Longino will speak
at the opera house in the city of
Aberdeen at IL O'Clock a. IN. Fri
day. June 18th. Ladies especially
invited.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29

Keep your head cool, your feet warm
and your bowels open, was a wise rule of
the ancients. DR.. Harter's Little Liver
Pills are the best for the bowels. Put MP
in black wrapper only. Get the ger zine.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The weeEly IT, authorized - announce eandi-
date for the various Offices under whose head
iug their name- appear below. subject 9" tine
Democratic primary election {" b. held ueHt
August.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29

Strength and vigor come of good
food, duly digested. Force, a
ready-to-serve wheat and barley
food, adds no burden, but sustains,
nourishes, invigorates.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29

The best hams and breakfast
bacon on the market-MELRosE.
+. d. Carter a. Go,
Sole agents in Aberdeen.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29
Sartor's Mill Celebration.

Arrangements for the entertain
ment of IA large crowd at the Fourth
of July gathering at Sartor's Mill
will be more elaborate this year
than ever before. People from all
over the county will congregate
there on that day and all other
picnics contemplated have been
fixed at other dates 80 as not to
conflict. Gov. a. ii. Longino will
deliver the address. as will be seen
from the following letter:
Executive Department }
JACKSON, Miss, MAY %, 1903
MR. j. A. COLEMAN, Chairman,
Beeks. Miss,
DEAR Sir
| have the honor to acknowledge
receipt of your favor of the 18th
\ instant inviting me to be the ora
tor of the day at the picnic a
Sartor's Mill on the Fourth o.
July next, and replying will say
that it will give me pleasure e
address the people of that com
munity on that occasion. | have
borne in mind the courtesy ex
tended me last year and my prom
ise TO deliver the address this year
and in making my appointment
to speak | left the Fourth of Jul.
open so as to enable me TO be Will
you on that occasion.
Thanking you, and through you
the people of Monroe county TO
the courtesy extended me, | am.
Sincerely yours,
A. III. LONGING.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29

The lot on Hickory street. known
as the Mrs. Mary Bowen property
is offered for sale at bargain.
This lot is very near the business
part of town. and dwelling on il
would rent well. Apply to
ID. II. McQUIsToN. Aberdeen
May - 1909 It.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29

Best California apricotS, stan
dard size. loc.
+ ID Carter x Co.
Phone 70
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29

Columbus and Aberdeen ought
to be two OF the largest manufac-
turing places in East Mississippi
StarkVille News
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29
For Sale or Rent.

The FIVE-EooM COTTAGE known az the
JULIA LOs +. PLACE
FOR SALE Tire elegant MOORE RESI-
DENCE. B"th places are situated in the most
desirable re- leuce part of the city on Ions
Street.
Also FOR SALE OR RENT TWO-ROOM
COTTAGE n Bapti7tville, near the church.
Apply u ". ii. CLIFTON.
May it.
1t may De noticed that Teddy
has succee ded in talking himself
off the front page. He has shrunk
to nonparvll and is sliced in among
patent medicine ads in the make
up.-Memphis Morning News.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-05-29

Try Englehord's celebrated
oasted coffees. Sole agents.
Phone 10. +. ID. Carter x Co.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-30
POST OFFICE INVESTIGATION
AFFAIRS OF THE NEW YORK DE-
ICE TO BE PROBED.
There Are no Charges on File. But
the Authorities Think it Desirable
to Look Into the Management of
Postmaster van Colts Office.

Washington October Pa special
investigation of the New York post
office will be begun in a few days by
inspectors working under the direction
of Fourth Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral Bristow. There will be a thor
ough Overhauling Of all the affairs of
that office n matters in every de-
partment of the office will be thor
oughly probed.
1t is stated that no charges are on
file regarding the New York office, but
the facts established by the inspectors.
when the lines Of the general inVesti-
cation led to hat office on a number
of subjects. long ago persuaded the IN
Vestigating authorities of the desira-
bility of a general and detailed prob
ing into the affairs of Postmaster Van
Colts office. There have been many
reports of laXity of administration n
extravaganza and all these will be
locke into.
Postmaster General Payne tonight
said that the investigation of the New
York office has been contemplated for
a long time and that the only a
it has not taken place before now was
the inability to spare any of the men
who have been ferreting the frauds
under the general inquiry. He sug-
geSted hat other large offices would
be investigated.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-30
COURTS ORDER WILL NOT AVAIL.
Attorney Gilmore Says Either North
Carolina Authorities or a Mob
Will InHict Wrongs and Oppres-
siOns on His Clients.

Washington, October 26.-In h
cases Of H. d. Hawley and j. l.. How
ard VS.. the State of North Carolina,
Attorney Leslie A Gilmore entered
a motion today in the United States
supreme court for an order commit
ting Hawley and Howard to the Gus
tody of the marshal of the supreme
court, and that the two be allowed to
give bail.
The case is one of two Chicago men
who went to North Carolina and made
an effort to sell a gold brick. They
We're arrested, tried and sentenced to
Imprisonment for ten years. They ap-
pealed the case to this court, mean
while remaining in custody. The mo-
ton is supported by an affidavit Of Mr..
Gilmore who says:
"Affiiant further says hat the pre-
JUDGE in said state against said ap-
pellantS is very strong, and hat I'M
less the marshal Of lniS court takes
custody of said appallents, H. D. Haw-
ley n ]. l. Howard, pending the
further determination OF their sald
cases in this court and have them
before this court when decision thereof
is rendered, that the order of this
court, should it be made for their dis
charge. will be defeated by the in
Fiction Of other wrongs and oppres-
sion upon them by the authorities or
by a mob Of North Carolina"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-30
FOOTBALL IN GREENSBORO.
of North Carolina to Play
Kentucky-K of p. to Have a Big
Time.
FOOTBALL IN
Especial to The Messengerl

SRNSA~A
Greensboro, n. c.. October 2S.-The
Greensboro Lodge Knights Of Pythias,
ARE looking forward to quite an inter-
testing event Wednesday night. A tele-
gram from Boston today. announced
that Hon. c. F. Neal, president Of the
National Board Of Control Of the En-
Idowment Rank would reach Greensboro
"Wednesday at noon. He Will be met
here by Deputy Grand Organizer, Geo.
LII. Register from Raleigh. The local
lodge will at once begin making ar
arrangements for a suitable celebration of
the presence OF the exalted president,
and have already begun making plans
Icalling for an elaborate entertainment,
an interesting programme, in which an
address from the honored visitor is in
lcluded.
The defeat of the University foot ball
team by Georgetown at Norfolk yeSter-
lday was of more than ordinary interest
here on account of the great game to
he played here next Saturday b-tWeen
the Universities of Carolina and Ken
lucky, being the biggest game of foot
ball ever scheduled for Greensboro, and
the most important game to be played
lin the state this season. II looks like
a battle royal is expected. The game
will be at Cone Athletic Park. and will
attract large crowds from the city and
Elsewhere, as it is the first time Caro-
lira ever had a game Of foot ball here.