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The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
Assassination.

The conviction Of Curtis Jett in
a Kentucky court for the murder
of Thos. Cockrell in July 1902 and
the sentence of death that goes with
the conviction from all the circum-
stances of the case is righteous
Judgment. The strong hand of the
law should be used to the limit to
stamp out such an infamous crime
as assassination. The details of
such bloody work makes ones
blood run cold aud the law should
remove as quickly as possible the
demon in human form that would
take the life of another by such
means and thus cut off the chances
of still further crimes at his hands.
In all the category of crimes there
is none so diabolical and 80 to be
dreaded as the work of the assas-
sin. There can be no defense or
protection afforded the innocent
victim who is selected and only
when it is too late we learn of the
grudge held against him and which
is settled by the taking of his life.
Kentucky has afforded the country
already too many instances of this
crime and it IS we'll for her to call
halt and while the lives of her
citizens are being taken let il be
the lives of those the state would
be better off without.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

Mr.. W. j. Brown Of jackson has
announced his candidacy for Su-
preme Court Clerk to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of
Capt E. w. Brown. Mr.. Brown
has served as deputy clerk for a
number of years and is we'll fitted
to discharge the duties of the Office.
Much of the work has devolved
upon him during the illness of the
clerk and he has showed his
eminent fitness for the place.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

With Texas losing ont as a cot
ton growing state the crop grows
less with each succeeding year.
The states east Of the Missi ssippi
will in the near future be relied on
to furnish the cotton for the world
as they did formerly. 70 do this
the best results must be had aud
every available acre brought into
cultivation.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

prove his soil, by reason of the de-
creased yield in his crops, will keep
him on the downward path. Study
the soil. Keep it in good heart by
rotation, clovering and manuring,
and success is inevitable. These
are the keys with which to unlock
the farmers treasure box.-South-
ern Farm Magazine.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

The Industrial Institute and Col
lege, one of the greatest institu.
tons of learning for girls in the
South, opened this week with seven
hundred pupils. Under the direc.
ton of President Andrew A. Kin.
cannon and with more liberal an.
preparations from the state the |.
[. and G., at Columbus has grown
and grown until it stands at the
head of educational institutions for
girls in the South. May it con-
tinue to grow in usefulness is the
wish Of all devoted Mississippians
-Greenville Democrat.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

The board of control at theil
semi monthly meeting on Monday
decided to retain all of the farms
now worked by the State for
another year, the acreage being
cut down on each except the Nc
Laarin farm which showed the
best profit to the State. BY
another year nearly the entire
State farm will have been put in
cultivation and nearly all the con-
victs concentrated there.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
Poor Richard Juniors Philosophy.
Saturday Evening Post)


Grit is it.
Experience is ole teacher tina
takes no vacation.
Small vices make the big leaks
in modern incomes.
Like all heroic ventures, matri.
mony demands enthusiasm.
We call men CHORES" when WI
want nothing more from them.
The young fool is only an anna
teur; the old fool is a finished
artist.
There is no such bore as the
happy lover-except the unhappy
lover.
Every dog has his good points
provided he doesn't belong to your
neighbor.
Prosperity is a blessing which
we appreciate after it is too late to
save the surplus.
Where ignorance is bliss tits
folly to buy an encyclopaedia on
the installment plan.
If there is to be any more royal
cutting-otf in Servia, King Kara
georgevitch might begin on his
name.
What might have been in stock
speculations generally doesn't hap
pen when the Spectator tries
again.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

P. l.. McLane, in the employ OF
the Agricultural Department who
has been in the southwest for some
time studying the condition of the
cotton crop, makes the statement
that In 90 counties of Texas the
crop has been destroyed by boil
weevil and that parts of Arkansas
have suffered greatly from the
worm.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
Key to the Farm Treasure Box.

Every farmer should try to make
yearly Improvement in his prac-
tice, for without improvement in
methods there will be no increase
in profits. Let the soils be made
a little better every year, and the
corresponding increase IN the weld
of products will compensate three
or four times the outlay. On the
other hand, if there is constant
decrease in the fertility of the soil,
the inability Of the farmer to i'm
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

Geo. G. Myers of Holly Springs
is an announced candidate to fill
the vacancy in the office of Supreme
Court Clerk caused by the death
Of Capt. Brown. Mr.. Myers was
defeated in the first primary by a
small majority. He is we'll quail.
fed to fill the position and will nc
doubt make a good race.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

The Columbia Dispatch says that
if all the energy and effort and
oratory and literature of the recent
campaign had been devoted to a
nobler cause Mississippi would
blossom as the rose and flourish
as the green bay tree.-Forest
Register. Well, she does up this
way anyhow, if the woods have
been full of politics.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
The Panama canal treaty expire

The Panama canal treaty expired
on the %, inst, the time limit for
its ratification by Columbia, ex-
piring on that day. The matter
will be opened anew at the coming
session of congress and Senator
Morgan and other ADVOCATES Of the
Nicaragua will seek to have the
great waterway opened up by this
route.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
RATES OF ADVERTISING:

DISPLAY advertisements at rate OF
$1.0O per running inch per month OF four
weeks. Liberal discounts made on yearly
contracts.
Notice OF meetings of strictly chart
table organizations will be inserted one
Tine free: all other notices must be paid
or.
All local notices will be charged at the
rate of 5 cents per line each insertion.
No local taken for less than 20 cents.
There will be no deviation from this rule.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

B. L. Courtney was killed near
Hattiesburg on the 10Th inst, by
j. Z. Burt. The tragedy was the
result of lawsuit.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

President Fish of the Illinois
Central road says that his road
built Mississippi's new capitol.
If this be fact we are indebted to
Writ Adams for the handsome
structure, it was not gift from
the road.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

Lee County land is in greater de-
mand than ever before. The prices
now offered would have been
fabulous only few years ago. II
you do not want to sell you had
better not offer your land. The
homeseeker is abroad and will take
you up before you know it.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

Fashion this fall will do all it
can to make yelled beauties out of
the fair sex-the more wells worn
the more beautiful some will ap-
pear-but the up-to-date young
man will be present at the unveil-
ing.-Johnson City Comet.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

Maj. Henry H. Ludlow, us.
Artillery Corps, has been assigned
as instructor Of military science
and tactics at the A. & Nj. College.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

Memphis won the pennant of
the Southern base ball league Sun
day in a game with Atlanta. Little
Rock was only two points behind.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

Tupelo can furnish in unlimited
supply the greatest health pro-
Queer for man or beast the world
cOntains-pure water.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

George c. Myers of Marshall
county has been appointed clerk Of
the supreme court to fill the va
cancy caused by the death of Capt.
Brown.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

The new vagrant law of Georgia
has boiled it down for the citizens
Of the state into "work or be
worked"
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

Mrs. Maybrick, the noted English
convict, it is stated, will come into
the possession of 81 100000 worth
of property in this country upon
her release from prison. Her par
don is expected to be granted in
1904
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

There are seven candidates for
supreme court clerk in the election
in November: Geo. G.. Myers, w.
j. Brown, John L. Brady, W. j.
Pickett, s. L Dobbs, Peter Minor
and Henry Yerger.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

The Industrial Institute and
College opened on the 10th inst,
with over 700 girls in attendance.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

In order to prove to all orr friends that
the Majestic is the most perfect ran.e on
the market, we have arranged for a Cook
ing Exhibits lasting one We k.
Dnrlng this EXHIBIT we will have a
Majestic Range in operation aud show our
friends that it will bake better and quicker,
heat more water and heat it quicker, with
less fuel than any other range made.
We don't ask you to believe all orr
statements but do ask yon to call at our
store any time during the exhibit and we
will convince you that the Majestic Is
exactly as represented. Don't fail To give
US a call-note the date.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

For Constable
FIRST DISTRICT
WILL PARKER
SECOND DISTRICT
w. p. GARDNER
THIRD DISTRICT
70. Z. TRAPP
FOURTH DISTRICT
A.. NJ. ROGERS
~. FIFTH DISTRICT.
s, s. YOUNG
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

For Justice of the Peace
FIRST DISTRICT
C. C. CHRISTOPHER
HENRY BUTLER
SECOND DISTRICT
W. 2. MEANS
JOHN YOUNG
THIRD DISTRICT
w. 4. POUND
EUGENE MIZE
FOURTH DISTRICT.
J. M. SAMPLE.
A. G. McVAY.
FIFTH DISTRICT.
r. j. COLLIER.
I. B. COGGINS.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
Free During Week of Exhibit /!

we Will give one set of Majestic Ware
Free to any one purchasing Grand
Majestic Range during this exhibit. We
make the broad statement that this set of
ware is the finest ever offered for sale
not piece of tin In the entire set. We
nave the ware at our store. If you will
call and see the set you will agree with us
that it can't be bought for less than 81. 80
Biscuits baked in 3 minutes and served
with delicious coffee to all who call. Be
sure and come.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

For Supervisor
FIRST DIxTRICT
BEN PARKER
SECOND DISTRICT
MARION MARTIN
THIRD DISTRICT
j. w. BARNES
Fourth DISTRICT
J. {. CALHOUN
FIFTH DISTRICT.
w. M. ROBERTS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-07
POLICEMAN AUSTIN'S FUNERAL.
Many Friends Of Dead Officer Sent
Floral Tributes,

The funeral Of the late Policeman Maui
rice M. Austin took place this afternoon
at o'clock from his late home, 1O7 9Th
street northeast. l.. Ia. Hollinberger Off
ciating. A host of friends and relatives of
the deceased officer were in attendance to
pay the last mark of respect to the young
man who had been so popular. Many floral
tributes were received from friends. Upon
conclusion of the ceremonies at the house
the body was taken to Congressional ceme-
terry being escorted to its last resting place
by a detail of twenty-four policemen. The
pallbearers were Sergt. Kilmartin and Po-
licemen Downs, Mcdaniel, Wolf. Boyce and
Simpson.
Mr.. Austin had been for several years
, familiar figure in the vicinity Of The
Evening Star office. His quiet, gentleman
ly conduct made him well liked by all in
the neighborhood. and his sudden demise
is deeply regretted by all who knew him.
Few will miss him more than the news
boys who daily blockade the 18th street
entrance to The Star building and endeayor
to make life miserable for the officer whose
business 1t Is to keep the pavement clear
When Mr.. Austin was on the beat they
were always sure Of square" treatment.
Policeman Austin was son of Mr.. NJ A.
Austin formerly captain of the metropoli-
tan police force, but now retired
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-07
TOO MANY ROBBINS.
Cannot All Occupy the Rockymount
Nest

Mr. WINNIE. the first assistant postmaster
general, is considering the ACCESSIBILITY of
writing a drastic letter to George Wash
inston Robin, postmaster at Rockymount,
C. Mr.. wynne recently decided that the
receipts of the post Office at Rockymount
had Increased sufficiently to warrant Its
advance to the presidential class.
Postmaster Robin was accordingly noti-
fed that he would be continued in the
service at S2,1OO a year. He was asked to
send to the department the names OF four
persons to be appointed to the newly Gre
ated subordinate places under him. Acting
Superintendent Waters of the division Of
salaries and allowances was somewhat as
tonished to receive the letter of recommen-
dation which, in part, read:
IT George w. Robbin postmaster at
Rockymount, N. c., recommend the follow
ing persons for appointment under me: As
assistant postmaster, Stella Lincoln Rob-
bin: as assistant stamper, George Wash
ington Robin. jr., and as clerk. John A.
Logan Robbin."
Acting Superintendent Waters. who has
a streak of humor coursing his veins,
wrote across the face of the letter:
when the Robbins nest again. Birds
or hogs?"
First Assistant Postmaster General
Wynne laughed heartily when he saw the
line of Acting Superintendent Waters
across its face Postmaster Robin will
be informed Mat only two of his children
can serve the government In the Rocky
mount post office at one and the same
time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-07

hood of some constitutions receiving severe
iolts when the various unions actually rec
opnize the expectancy Of revision of these
documents.
An instance of the effect OF the letter
to which reference is made occurred in
the electrotype division. One OF the men
there employed finished his job and stop
rest Of the day he declined to accede to
such an unheard OF proposition and in
response to this assumption Of authority
on the part Of Foreman Ricketts, OF the
printing DIVISION. the executive COMMITTEES
Of the eIectrotypers called upon him and
Informed him that the rule Of the union
must be regarded. -
Mr.. Rickett produced copy Of the let.
ter Of the President in the Miller case and
read it carefully to the men, They heard
that the laws. Of the United States would
be considered before those of any trade
union and returned to their work wiser.
The letters left MOI room for discussion.
There were na Developments today in the
Miller case. The public printer has not yet
determined when he will take 1t UP. and
the arbitra tom !comnnittee Is still on the qui
vive for word fromsttat official Their daily
visits to Secretary, Cortelyou are continued,
but nothing has yet been received at the
Department Of Commerce, and Labor that
the Secretary thinks bears on the case. It
is still believed that there will be some
action taken by Me. Palmer within a short
time. but swhep that time will be ID too
much for the IN most ct sansuine of tho book
They held ndfresular meeting today, but
merely busted. themselves with their work
of obtaining more testimony against Miller
to use in the, event their protest In its
present form does not have the desired
effect on the chief OF the printing office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-07

public users of vehicles, II not by the for
eign builders -
The spring and summer months are dis
t1nctly the season when carriage improve
ments are most generally noticeable. Even
the older vehicles come forth at this sea-
son with new coats Of paint and varnish
and such additional attachments as the
fashion demands. One who is not acquaint-
ed with the developments Of the trade
would hardly appreciate the certain decided
changes that are constantly marking the
evolution Of the industry.
The old-fashioned stage coaching outing
has come into distinct popularity In the
past few years, and this has Influenced the
seasons output Of carriages. There Is
tendency to follow the heavy lines of the
old stage coach in many types of carriages
but while these vehicles suggest strength
sol1d1ty and even clumsiness, they are built
of the hghtest material consistent with
strength The modern stage coach would
move along a level road with half the
power required to pull the early colonial
affairs.
The larger part of the carriages today are
made by the factory system" but this
Instead of implying cheapness OF workman
ship and material. indicates a. certain
standard of perfection that serves as a
guarantee Of durability. Nearly every
thing Is factory made today. It would be
hard to find a carriage made by any other
method. Half a century ago nearly all
parts of the wagons and carriages were
made by hand. The wood was even turn
ed by hand lathes. Small shops were scat
men would turn out a carriage In a few
weeks. The factory system has brought
together in single enormous shops the best
skill and brains Of the trade. and ma
chinery turns the wood, cuts the metal
parts and reduces everything to simple
method. Consequently better carriage
can be made today for given sum than
ever before in the history OF the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-07

now for the bearing on patent fishing
tacke1, spoon hooks etc.
kindergarten supplies create another
market for the ubiquitous bead. And GU
riously enough some of the long, thick,
Opaque bits of glass. usually murky or
creamy in tint which form an attractive
part of the string which the uoddling dis
ciple Of Froebel carries home in triumph,
are as often as not part of the old-time
purchase money of African slaves. When
this trade was at its height. ships from
Boston and New York used to set out for
the slave coast. laden with fifty or more
large cases of these trinkets. for admiration
of which African chiefs used to part COM
placently with as many of their neighbors
as the bead bringers desired. Stanley later
found these beads far in the interior of
Africa. where they passed as currency un-
der the name of soi. and in many portions
they still circulate largely. When slave
traders were finally put out Of business.
several firms in New York and Boston
found themselves with quantities of this
bead currency on hand. and they were
slowed away for a generation or more as
hopelessly unmarketable. until of late.
when, to quote one dealer. anything goes
in kindergarten usage. they are finding
their way into schools as educators and
rainy day pastime for small American I'm
gers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-07
As Ornaments and Useful Articles
They Are Growing in Favor.

4~S "a @AesAAVASo anu useful
They Are Growing in Favor.
From the New York Tribune
The bead craze Is on the increase. Not
only bags, purses and even large hand
satchels are now made entirely, handles
and all. Of the tiny glass disks. but also
an increasing variety of neck chains hair
and hat ornaments and dress trimmings
A year or two hence may reasonably see
more bead trapping about up to date fem
mime gowns than ever worn by wild Indian
or Fill Islander. But perhaps not one wo-
man In hundred who glories in her bead
garniture and accessories knows a single
item in the interesting biography of these
bits OF glass that are transported from
Italy to Germany by the trainload, and
come into this country at the rate Of nearly
100000 worth yearly Italy Is the mother
country for bead manufacture, and one
New York importer has a score or more of
quaint Venetian sample books. a hundred
or more years old, odd hinged affairs. like
very shallow boxes with rows and rows of
colored beads Of all sizes and shapes. long
and short and round and jagged, threaded
closely on their inner surface.
Originally. of course they were made
wholly by hand. hole was punched
through a fast cooling bit of molten glass,
opposite directions holding opposite ends of
the still malleable material with metal nip
pers. Naturally the faster they ran the
more attenuated the strand Of glass would
become before hardened by cooling, but no
matter how fast or how far the small glass
stretchers. the hole in the middle would
never close up. After this cooling and
elongating process. which left the hollow
strand Of unequal thickness. throughout It's
length II was chopped into minute lengths
as nearly equal a. possible, and then the
different sizes sorted out for sale. To
smooth the rough and irregular surfaces
h.s-y kI>wn B>rnA A. l~~<a
cylindrical drum with a quantity Of ashes
and turned at q rapid rate for some length
of time. There are still quantities Of par
tally finished beads shipped from Italy to
Germany. as there the immense water
power available makes the mechanism nee
essary for their completion comparatively
cheap. while In Italy 1t would have to be
done by electricity at great expense.
Besides the many methods OF personal
adornment, beads figure In q number Of
useful ways In daily lie. They are used
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-07
Railroad Torpedoes Exploded.

The reports OF three explosions on 9th
street northwest between e and b streets
about noon today attracted q large crowd
and caused some excitement. Several po-
icemen who heard the noises responded
and expected they would find something to
do In this they were disappointed for the
noise had been caused by the explosion Of
railroad torpedoes placed upon the tracks.
The crowd soon dispersed and ended the ex-
element. It II thought that small boys
perpetrated the deed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-07
PRESENTS TO FIREMEN.
Colonel Randle Gives the Congress
Heights Company a Graphophone..

Col. A. E. Randle Of Congress Heights.
who Is about to leave for a months trip
to the seashore. called at the home Of No.
chemical company and surprised the
members Of the company by presenting
them with a graphophone and one hundred
records Of the latest music He also left
a box of cigars with the firemen and said
he hoped they would enjoy them. In a
few words Col Randle praised the flremen,
not only for their efficiency. but also for
lection that they have not heretofore en-
joyed- Foreman Luskey responded on be-
half Of the company. thanking Col Randle
for his thoughtfulness and wishing him a
pleasant vacation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-07
CARRIAGES FOB EXPORT.
United States Leads the World in the
Manufacture Of Fine Vehicles.

From the New York Times.
The automobiles haye not crowded out
the carriages by any means, and the re-
vival of interest in old-fashioned coaching
this season indicates that new fashions In
carriage construction are in the course OF
Incidentally 1t may be re-
marked that the American carriage leads
the world today. and manufacturers are
exporting vehicles Of all types to nearly all
OF the European countries This Is partly
due to the unsurpassed wood supply OF the
United States.. which enables manufac-
turers OF carriages to turn out vehicles SUI
perior In finish to any abroad American
carriage experts study new styles and de-
Vices abroad and then adopt the worthy
ones here, but few European builders have
returned the compliment. and orders for
American carriages In Europe show that
our inventive genius II appreciated BY the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-07
At the Agency.
Are you good cook and laundressr'
DO OF look loike twins?'

i've got tintype Of Stingycuss that ID
worth a lot to me-"
yours $50
mo. but he got 1t taken by one Of these
picture slot machines and now have
photograph of him giving up . n1ckols'-
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-07

Molly-"Yes. I saw May Borem at the
musicale last night"
she didn't see you there, although sha was
looking for you"
Molly-"Of course. stupid! Didn't Just
tell you I saw her."-Catholic Standard and
Times
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-07

Prisonkeeper James H. Gunderman was
shot at Elmira, N. T.. by q convict named
Moore, whom he had threatened to report
for violation Of the rules.