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The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
Critical Situation.

Mississippi's drouth continues to
increase in seriousness, and the sit
patton has now assumed very crit
Zeal phase.
More than forty days have now
passed without rain. The drouth
Pres covers practically the entire
State; only a few communities hav-
tng been favored with light showers
Flming the period.
The weekly report of the weather
bureau issued April 80, while con-
keryatiye in tone. takes very dis
Eouraging view of the outlook for
The farmers, and unless there is a
general rainfall within the present
Feek all crops will be from six weeks
70 TIVE months late.
In places where corn has sprout-
b the stands are being rapidly
|hinned out by the dry winds, ard
Pearly all vegetation is wearing a
Elckly appearance. The fruit crop
being greatly damaged by the
|oung fruit dropping from the trees,
Rnd the yield of peaches will be
yen shorter than last year if pres
PIT prospects continue.
Cotton planting is still being
pushed, but termination is impossi-
le under existing climatic condi-
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09

They were ushered into the Hall of
Congresses, Mayor Wells formally well
coming them TO the building. Break
fast was served to the diplomatic
corps in the Hall of Congresses, and
at two o'clock the ceremonies in the
Liberal Arts building began, with the
board of lady managers attending, es-
corted by n military detachment.
Corwin II. Spencer, chairman of the
committee on ceremonies, called the
assembly To order, and the remainder
of the days programme was carried
out as follows:
Invocation by Rev. Carl Swenson.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
AMERICAN, CONSUL FINED.
lie Protested and a Prnssfan judge
sentenced Him 40 Three Days
imprisonment.

SoUngen. 1lfenisL Prussia, May D.
United States Consul Landger was
fined 30 Indrksy Friday, by the Judge
or IDEAL court for disorderly con-
difct In the court room, where he was
present as witness. Mr.. TAndger
protested that be was United States
official and could not be fined III that
manner, and the Judge sentenced him
TO three days imprisonment for con-
finned disorderly behavior, The con-
sui feft the court room without being
arfcsted.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
Cars Built at Meridian.

3 The Northeastern shops of Merid-
ian have just completed the con-
struction of sixty freight cars for
the Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacific
railroad. The cars were built in
eight days. all the wood work being
from Mississippi timber and all of
the iron from Alabama. The cars
are valued at $3.50 each.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
neaI ..lnte nroker FniIr.

Omaha, Ncb., May David l..
Brace. a prominent real estate broker
of Lincoln, filed in the federal court
petition ia voluntary bankruptcy.
Friday. placing his liabilities at $685.
7i2. with nominal assets. OF these liza
bnities $3f.60s are secured claims;
SI59,726 unsecured, ard SG0,s1T notes
on which Brace had signed as surety,
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
oANADrAS VILLAGE DESTROYED.
Inhabitants of the District Abandon
Animals and Flee.

Montreal. Can, May 2.-Extensive
forest fires are raging about fifty
miles north Of here. between tho
town Of st. Joyite and Labelle. Fri
day the village Of Morrison, contains
ing mill and about q dozen farm
houses. were entirely destroyed. This
inhabitants OF the district are ieav-
ing their animals aud possessions .
prey to the flames.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
Negro Murderer Captured.

Abner Fitzgerald, negro. who
murdered A. Russell in Jefferson
county, September, 1902. was cap
tured last week in Tensas parish,
La, by Detective Charles Webb and
brought to Port Gibson and placed
in the county jail for safe keeping.
Abner was indicted by the grand
jury and has been at large ever since
committing the deed.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
Encampment Idea rejected.

meeting of the higher COM
= handing officers of the National
1uafd was held in jackson last
week IN the Office Of the adjutant-
.snerai. l. was decided that it
-onid De impossible to hold the en-
lpment in June. An effort will
made, however, to mobilize tie
Ups IN Jackson on June 2, the
ny ~ lor La. cpEner-stone laying.
= oe'as 'sn will not be
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
Strawberry Crop.

The promise of warmer weather
gives some encouragement to the
truck farmers in Mississippi, whose
strawberry crop has been cut short
by the cool weather and dry winds,
and it is hoped that the prevalence
of sunshine will bring out new
blooms and thus increase the per-
centage of yield, which is now
placed at only 80 per cent.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
ESCAPE ALMOST nIHAcrLors.
xyatsonvIIIe Was Not Burned, bat
PLANES Hanged close.

bradford, Pa. May 2.-Late adj
vices from Watsonyillc, the town sup
posed to have been wiped out by
flames Thursday. Indicate that it es-
capped almost miraculousiy from the
fate which had been predicted for it.
The property losses in the vicinity
are large. however. Mount Jewett
also escaped with small losses. But
in the vicinity Of Simpson and Bing-
hmm the destruction of oil property
was complete over wide area.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
Old ladies' Home.

The work of raising $4,000
fund for the establishment of an
Old Ladies' Home in Mississippi is
progressing quite steadily, and sew
eral good-sized amounts have been
raised by the county associations
and forwarded to Mr.. Richard Grif-
fifth, of Jackson, treasurer of the
State association.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
Opening of Beauvoir.

Beauvoir, the old home of Jeffer-
son Davis, was opened as a home
for INDECENT ex-Confederates on
May 1, under the auspices Of the
Sons of Veterans and Daughters of
the Confederacy of Mississippi.
Several applications for admission
have already been received.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
corner-stone LIthocraphs.

Secretary Fitzhugh Of the capitol
commission last week received the
handsome and elegant autographed
invitations to the cornerstone esis-
monies, which the commission er-
dered to be sent ont to foreign
guests who are 10 be invited.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
Bids for Federal Work.

Bids were opened last week in
Washington for the completion of
the approaches TO the Federal build
ing at Jackson. There were two
bidders. both residents of Jackson ::
H. X. Hardy, $4,397; and +. p.
Hamilton, $4,494.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
suicided With shotqun.

". c. Mercer committed suicide
last week by blowing the top of his
head off with a shotgun. The trag-
edy occurred at his residence. six
miles north of Ripley. He leaves
large number of children and
grandchildren, and a wife, to
mourn his death.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
Wants Rural Delivery.

Gloster is preparing to secure
rural free delivery of mail, and peti-
tions largely signed by citizens have
been forwarded TO the postoffiee de-
partment through Congressman Nc
Lain. The work of establishing
routes already granted in Mississip-
pi is progressing satisfactorily.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
RAINS CHECK FOREST FIRES.
Two Big Sawmiiis and scores pf
Tank. FiiIed With OH Were
Burned.

Oil City. Pa, May 2.-'rbe heavy
rains, Thursday night. checked the
forest fires which have been raging
In Venango, Forest and Warren coun-
ties. but not before vast tracts of val.
liable timber had been destroyed,
crops ruined and number OF dwell
ing houses consumed. At kinzua two
big sawmills and scores OF derricks
and tanks flied with oil were burned.
The total loss In the district between
Tionesta and Warren alone IS esu-
mated at 100000.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
INTERNATIONAL. DAY.
The second Day of the Louisiana Purchase
Centennial Exposition Dedica-
tion Ceremonies.

St. Louis, May 9.-Foreign buildings
at the Worlds fair were dedicated
Friday. the day setapart on the ofi-
cial programme as international
Day"
The ceremonies were inaugnrated
at 1890 with a reception to the mem
bers of the diplomatic corps aud 9TH
er distinguished guests at the ST.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
FROST CAUSES HEAVY LOSS.
Entire FruIt BELT OF Southern nIf-
Dois suners--DamsEes Sustained
~ I'm Central Portion.

Carbondale, Ill, May IA damag-
ing frost last night attacked the en-
tire frnit belt Of southerg Illinois.
Gupes are thought TO be,killed while
strawberries and garden vegetables
have been injured 80 per cent. Tree
fruit il believed 10 have escaped.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
lnprovements FOR M.ridIan.

Inc Mobile & Ohio railroad is
making some extensive improve
.nshts at Meridian. About two
illles u Of new track are being laid in
sne Yards. The tracks will radiate
ION ION the new union freight depot
'1t Is IN course of construction.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
Gro,er Ha. us. Admirers.

ST. Louis. May s.-Ex-President
Cleveland had no cause 10 imagine
that he had lost his place in the esti-
nation Of the people, Judging from
the manner OF his reception by the
vast throng that crowded the build
ing wherein the Worlds fair iedica-
tion exercises we're held Thursday.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
Coon Hunting Tragedy.

biil Winters, a white farmer, liv~
ng about two miles south of
charleston, was the victim of a hor-
POE accident at Woodstock last
PEEK, while out coon hunting in
company with his brother, Winter
n lnters. They Ind coon up a
Pee, and while Winter was making
||he last stroke 10 fell the tree Bill
'a'epped back, and when the tree fell
| struck Bills shoulder, knocking
nlm senseless, He sustained other
INJURIES, ! from which he may die,
In99gh the attending physicians
nold out hope for his recovery.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
eunshot Wound Fatal.

Master Walter Caruthers died at
Charleston last week after twosdays
suffering from the gunshot wound
accidentally inflicted by Master
Roger Shackleford.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09

ST. Louis, May 2. On a rough esti-
mate the 81. Louis street railway
companies collected millioa fares
in conveying passengers 70 and from
the Worlds fair grounds Thursday.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09

The home OF Mrs. John H. Rich
ards, at Penn, was totally destroyed
BY fire last week, as well as the barn
and outhouses. No insurance.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09

Stanford University. cal., May 2.--
Miss +. G. Osher, who entered STAN
ford last Christmas from Minnesota
university. died. Friday. of typhoid
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
Too Great a Desire forWealth
BY REV. JOHN LANCASTER SPALDINC.
Rshop

Our American hurry 10 get rich, is disease of a
people who lack ideals: who measure the value OF re-
gon culture and art BY the influence OF these things
thrift and material prosperity In the midst Of all
this rush and ncsc OF business OF expansion and sue
cess, are rapidly growing incapable OF taking or
loving the deeper views of life
Our faith in education is at bottom, the faith in its
powers TO enable us to get more money.
Our preaching, leaving aside the things that are
eternaix riolt and true and INDISPENSABLE concerns
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-05-09
In central IIIlnoI..

bloomington, Ill, May 2--Reports
from towns in central Illinois say that
frost has damaged carly vegetables
and fruits.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-09
SlmplfAed.


1T must be admitted" said the court
fer. that our Emperor has simplined edu-
cation wonderfully"
I'm what way?''
'In order to answer the questions who
is the greatest General. diplomat, critic.
poet and playwright, 1t II necessary only
to mention his name"
Much Ado About Nothing.
Fay: lust because she's got q few thou
sand dollars she speaks of herself as an
heiress. o! she's q warm proposition"
May: Warm? Why. she's a regular hot
Disappointment.
$50 they have had their first quarrel"
Yes She says she is dreadfully disap-
pointed in him.
For what reason"
..She discovered that all those lovely
things he quoted from Omar ,Khayyam
weren't Observation-Disclosures Evening
Star.
WiDing Their Feet.
''The powers appear to consider Nam
churia the door Of the East"
looks more a. II they considered Il the
doormat."-Philadelphi Press.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-09
A Radical Chnnss.

what do you want with Seth Simmons
as Postmaster? Why. he can't even read
or write!''
That's jes the pint" said Farmer
Corntossel I'VE want somebody that wont
keep on pesterin' us by openin' our news
papers an tellin' tho neighbors what's ON
our postal cards.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-09
Theuxht They DID.

Customer: IT wonder II you keep typs-
writer ribbons In this store
New SalesGirl with some resentmeno:
You'll find ribbons here good enough for
anybody, guess. SIX counters down.
Chicago Tribune
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-09
What He said.

There was a young man from Mont.
Who slipped on peel Of Z ban.
He fell on his head
And what he then said
Was quite the reverse Of ''Hos."
Columbia lester
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-09

why do they call the camel the ship Of
the desert'?'
Never could understand II myself un-
til rode on one Of EN-" said the young
man who had Just been abroad Never
was SO seasick in my life."-Washington
Evening Post
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-09
The sa me Old Game

There once was a sporty young Mr..
Who said to girl when he Kr..
Won't you please be my wifeT'
She said: Not on your life;
The most can be is your ST."
New York Times.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-09
His Raxor.

MARIA" demanded Mr.. BiIlus. In loud
voice. what have you been doing to my
razor?"
Nothing" said Mrs. Billus. except
sharpen It again after shaving F1do's tail
with 1t. It's all right isn't IT."
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-09

'eShe's worth her weight in gold"
well. don't think too much OF II. On
that basis OF value she doesn't rank as high
as the miniature she had painted Of her
self"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-09
m. Hei~ht n n.r,-..

Willie Lttleboy: whats a hero any
how?'
Bob Thickneck: "a hero 10 a Teller that
dast to tie q tin can to . bulldogs tail"
Smart Set.
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-03-28
Catarrh OF the Lungs
the First Stage Of
Consumption.
So All M e dica1
Authorities Agree.

Judge Durham, well-known local
Judge of Greensboro, Ga, had an expe-
rience with Peruna well worth reciting.
A report had become current among the
judges friends that he was threatened
with consumption. 1t was feared for a
time that Georgia was to lose one of its
most prominent and influential citizens.
1t was also reported that the Judge
had failed to get any relief from any of
the medical aid at his command, that he
had made use of the now world famous
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-03-28

Mr.. Harvey Dorsey. who resides
about two miles from Westover Station.
and who is perhaps the oldest person in
Somerset county. was visitor to Prin-
cess Anne on Saturday last. He was
born in March 1901 and is. therefore, %
year old this month. He can see and
hear well; is active; enjoys good health
and works every day. He says he dis
tinctly recollects the war of 1912, and
recalls the burning of barns on the
Manokin by the British. and speaks
clearly of others events. He was born
in Revell's Neck. located between the
Manokin river and Back creek.
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hIlr. A SuII.

--htifully served in the ain.
which was beautifully decorated
evergreens. They were the recipients
of many handsome and useful presents
We extend our congratulations, and
wish Mr.. and Mrs. Baylis long and
happy life.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-03-28

Avoid all drying inhalants and use
that which cleanses and heals the mem
brane. Ely's Cream Balm is such rem
edy and cures Catarrh easily and pleas
antly. Cold in the head vanishes quick
ly. Price 30 cents at druggists or by
mail.
Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking
and to great extent loss of hearing
By the use of Ely's Cream Balm drop
ping of mucus has ceased. voice aud hear
ing have greatly improved.-J. w.
Davidson. Atty at Law, Monmouth. Ill.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-03-28
ATTENTION, FARMERS !

PowELL's WHARF. MD, Jan. !, 1903.
The DERRICK Chemical Co.,
Baltimore, Md.
Dear Sirs:-I have used and sold
your Gold Basis for several seasons and
will continue its use and sale. | consid-
er it one of the.best fertilizers ever used
as it always brings good results l take
pleasure in recommending it two others
GEORGE G. POWELL
SHELLTowN, MD. Jan. 9Th, 1908.
The DERRICK Fertilizer Company.
Gcntlemen:-I have used and sold
your Gold Basis for several years and
consider it the best goods on the market.
The farmers of this locality are loud in
its praise and will have nothing else.
Yours truly,
CRoPPER & WHITE.
PoCoMoKE. MD. Jan. Sth, 1903.
The DERRICK. Company,
Baltimore Md,
Gentlemen:-I desire to express
my appreciation of your Gold Basis fer
tilizer. used it last year and thorough
ly tested its merits by the side of others
and if had used only Gold Basis my
weld would have been third more.
/ gladly recommend it to all farmers
and truckers. Yours truly,
T. r. MERRILL.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-03-28

The Salisbury Water Company will
make improvements in their system dur.
ing the coming spring and summer.
They have erected dwelling for their
engineer near their plant. and their
plans are completed for the erection of
an entirely new pumping station and
for sinking an independent system of
wells of the most modern design. This
will give the town two fully equipped
plants, so that in case of fire or damage
70 one, the other would always be ready
for service.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-03-28

La grippe coughs yield quickly to tn
wonderful curative qualities of Foley's
Honey and Tar. There is nothing else
lust as good" p. ID. Cottingham &
Co.
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remedy, Peruna, and made prompt re-
covery. The affair created quite a sensa-
ton in medical circles especially, and
the many friends of Judge Durham were
not only exceedingly gratified at his re-
covery, but We're enthusiastic in their
praises of the remedy that had brought
him relief.
The following written statement from
the judge himself set forth the facts:
Greensboro, Ga., March 3, 1900.
"SOn1e time ago confracfeda severe
cold which settled on my lungs and I'm
my head. \ tried many remedies, all
of which gave me no relief. 4 con-
Ciuded that my case was cafarrfi of the
head and lungs, and seeing Pcruna so
highly recommended Ibegan using IL,
experiencing the very best results from
the first bottle.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-03-28

81 continued using Per1na for q
short while. and have never felt the
least symptoms of cafarrii since. Pc.
rUiIa is certainly e good medicine, an0
deserves the highest praise which is
given ii by the general public"
| Judge Durham has been Secretary end
Treasurer of the city of Greensboro, Ga,
for the past three years, and has been a
local judge for tie years.
Dread Consumption.
There are three roads which lead from
these roads pass all of that great multi
tude of people who die every year OF
consumption. Each route begins with
health and happiness and ends with dis
ease and death.
First road: slight cold-neglected-
settles in the head or throat-chronic
catarrh-extendst to the1ungs-consump-
tion-death.
| Second road: slight cold-neglected
cough-settles in the lungs-cough grad
ually growing worse-consumption
death.
Third road: q MISUNDERSTANDING
in the throat-hoarseness- breath
-consumption-dea
Thousands have just started on one of
these roads, all of whom could he easily
cured by Peruna. Thousands i2ore arc
half way to the fatal end of one of these
roads who are still durable by n course
of treatment by Peruna. Yet other
thousands are near the end whose last
days could be made bearable and hope
of recovery more probable by commence
ing Peruna without delay.
ct Exchange Bank, Column
is genuine: that we hold
me. Every one of our tes-
rose name is amended.
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PoCoMoKE, MD, Jan. It'll, 1903.
The DERRICK Company,
| have used your Gold Basis for
several years and consider it the best
good on the market. Will use il again
this year Yours truly.
THOMAS PnCHARD.
PoCoMoKE, Mp, Jan. eth, 1908.
The DERRICK Company.
Gentlemen:-I have used your
Gold Basis brand of fertilizers for sew
eral years and intend to continue its
use. | do not hesitate to recommend it
to farmers generally as one of the very
best truck producing fertilizers on the
market. Ia fact L consider it second to
none. Yours truly,
Il. X. Il. LANDLORD.
WESLEY, P o., MD.
The DERRICK Fertilizer CO.,
Baltimore, Md.
Dear Sirs: l have used your Gold
Basis for several years by the side of
other good. and if had used it exclu-
sively | would have been thousand
dollars better.off. | consider it one of
the best land improvcrs we have as well
as quick and early truck producer. l
take pleasure i'll recommending it to
others. Yours truly,
w. NJ. PETERS Sons.
rnish hundreds of testimonials which
le market We only ask trial and the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-17
BRIDE FROM GEORGIA
MIss 1EARTIN ADVERTISED FOR
 HUSBAND AND GOT ONE.
Came to. Montgomery, Met ldr. Lett of Monroeville and They Were Married in Probate Court
 Room.

With no other introduction than an ad- vertisement in the personal column of an Atlanta newspaper, and with no more in- timate acquaintance than was afforded by an exchange of letters, H. H. Lett, a widower and father of five children, who lives in Monroeville. and Miss Pellie Mar tin of Fayette County. Georgia were mar rfed in the office of the Probate Judge of Montgomery County yesterday morning.
 The marriage is replete with romantic features and not least of these is the fact that the bride met the bridegroom in pro- pria persona, and vice versa, for the first time on the evening preceding their wed- ding day.
 It was in July that Miss Martin adyer- tised that she wished to correspond with a gentleman, and Fate decreed that this gentleman should be Mir. Lett of Ala bama. Whether either Miss Martin or MT. Lett had matrimony in view when the correspondence was begun. is not known but after the exchange of few letters what may have been started in a spirit of frivolity became serious; and 1t was finally agreed that they should marry.
 Miss Martins parents objected to the match, 1t Is said. and she secretly left home. She arrived in Montgomery Tues day evening and was met here by MT. Lett. They went to the Melrose Hotel where they remained until yesterday morning.
 Early yesterday the prospective groom was astir. He obtained license from the Probate Court. About 8 o'clock in the morning Mir. Lett and Mss Martin were married by Bernard Gaston. Chief Clerk in the Probate Court. They left a few hours afterwards for Monroeville, the home of the bridegroom.
 MT. Lett is said to be a well known citizen of Monroe County. He is 45 years old.