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The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14

The Postmaster General has
ordered an investigation of the
workings OF all the large offices
throughout the country. And
a number Of ofiice-holders are
quaking IN their boots.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14

There are Eow Cleveland an
Bryan and Olney and Parker
and German and Hill-Demo
cratic presidential possibilities.
Well, 'you pays your money and
you takes your choice.v
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
STRIKE ON THE M. & o.
ALL TRAINS TIED UP BETWEEN ST.
LOUIS AND MOBILE AND ON THE
MONTGOMERY DIVISION.

MONTGOMERY DIVISION.
At exactly noon last Saturday
the conductors, brakemen and
switchmeu employed on the line
ard in the freight yards of the
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Com
pany, went out on strike. This
means that no trains will be run
over about niue hundred miles
of railroad except by what is
known as "scab" labor. About
fifteen hundred men are out.
Thest comes at a bad time
for the railroad, which is over
crowded with work when full
handed; and if compromise is
not effected and the men do not
return to work in short time,
much Inconvenience If not actual
suffering will be occasioned those
who live along the line of the
NJ. & o. and are dependent upon
that road tor the Importation of
supplies.
A statement issued from the
office of the General Manager of
the NJ. & o. r. Il. is published
below, and gives the company's
side OF the question.
ST. LOUIS, Mo May 9, 1908
To Qua PATRoNs AND THE PuBLIc:
The Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Company regrets to state that
certain OF lis conductors, who
were members of Conductors
Organization, and certain OF its
brakemen, who were members
of the Brotherhood OF Railway
Trainmen, have, without notice
to the management as to time
or date, lett the service OF this
company today, giving their rea-
sons therefor as follows:
1st-That no train of over 80
cars, loaded or empty, shall be
run with two engines, without
double pay and double overtime,
has been declined.
2nd-Tbat the percentage of
increase OF pay as demanded by
them has been declined.
The management separately
met Committees OF Engineers
and Firemen in February and
March, and after discussion ami
cably agreed on rules of service
and IL percentage of increase OF
pay, satisfactory to the Engin-
GERS and Firemen and to the
Company, no rule OF manage
ment entering into the cohter.
ences.
Rules of service and rates of
pay for overtime were mutually
agreed upon by this Company
aud a Committee representing
the Conductors and Brakemen,
but the Company denied the
right OF the employee TO dictate
a rule for the management of its
property, and believing that the
percentage OF increase demanded
by these employees was unrea
sonable, likewise declined it.
Since April lst the conductors
and brakemen in service on the
same trains with the engineers
and firemen are offered and now
being paid the same percentage
OF increase as was granted the
engineers and fremen.
The Company expects to run
its trains, but III view Of the
conditions asks the Indulgence
OF its patrons and the public.
Respectfully,
9. S. CLARKE,
E. l.. Russell, Gen. Mgr.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
MAnE YnrNc An.rS

"Ona OF Dr. Kiue's New Lfs Pills
each night Tor two weeks hes put me- IN
my 'teens' sgsin,' writ . D. IL Turner
OF DsmpseytowD, Pa. Taey re the best
Ia The @ord for liver, stomach aud
howels. Pures vegetabls. Never grippe.
Oaly 25c. al NJ f. Ward'4 drug STORE.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14

1t is to be hoped chat the ten
dency towards personalism be-
ginning to manifest itself in the
State campaign will be checked
before the friends of the differ
ent candidates become involved
in more serious way. A gen
tlemanly and conservative con-
duct of the campaign will prove
better not only tor the individ-
ual candidate but for the repu-
tation OF the State abroad.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14

There were no new develop
ments in the railroad strike sit
uation up 10 the time of our 60
ing to press.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
FOR GOVERWOR
Of The State of mississippi,
HON. +. A. CRITZ,
OF CLAY COUNTY.
For District. .4ttorn ey-
10TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
j. Ii. CURRIE

Meridian, Miss, Jan. 81, 1908.
TO My Friends and Fellow Git
izens OF the Tenth Judicial
Circuit Court District, of
Mississippi:
/ hereby announce myself a
candidate Tor the office OF Drs-
trict Attorney from this judicial
district, composed of the coun-
ties of Winston, Noxubee, Ne
shoba, Kemper aud Landerdale,
subject to the action OF the dem
ocratic primary election IN Au-
gust next. [ most respectfully
solicit your votes aud influence
in the coming election and cam
paigu. +. v. BRAHAN.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
s1Oe.55; 1902. 500. %; 1903, to

date, $i25.47.
The new proposition adds
very materially to the wages
already paid in 1903 up to the
present time, not only by the
z Il per cent increase, but by
raising of all runs of less than
100 miles up to a minimum OF
100 miles or So %,
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
G. III. Ethridge
.ATTORNE T-AT-LA W,
DEKALB, MISS

General law practice il all the
Courts of Mississippi. Special attcn-
tion given to legal writings and colIec-
tiohs.
Branch Office in scoosa, MISS. A
member OF the firm will De in scooba
very Monday.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
The HERALD
A. w. STRUTUERs,
EDITOR AND PUBLISHER.
SCOOBA MISS
Announcements.

The following gentlemen are
candidates tor the respective
offices tor which they are an
nounced, subject to the action of
the Dem ocratic primaries:
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14

The railroad company has
asked for and obtained State
troops to protect their property.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
FIRST CASUALTY OF THE STRIKE AT
JACKSON, TENNESSEE.

bout II O'Clock Monday
morning Will Yarboro, young
man who had taken a position
as brakeman, was shot and killed
as be was standing on the tender
of an engine at jackson, Tenn.
His assassin Is not known. aud
the strikers disclaim all knowI-
edge or responsibility in the
matter.
The Company has offered a
reward Of $500 for the arrest OF
the party who killed Yarboro.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14

At 5 o'clock Monday evening
the men in the passenger service
quit work.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1903-09-18
LARGE STANDING ARMY.
James j. Hill at Banquet i'm st. Paul
Advocates Strong Military
Force to Insure Peace.

At banquet given recently at st. Paul
in honor of Col. Pond, of the United
States army, James j. Hill was one of the
principal speakers. He said:
81 am not overrating the demand when
| say that it is imperative that the Unit
ed States maintain the nucleus always,
and the organization and the officers for
an army of 200, 900 men. With our varied
interests, with our expanding commerce.
and with our ever-increasing power, this
strength is not more than sufficient for
our uses in times of stress and danger.
However, that may be, am thoroughly
convinced that the United States should
maintain at all times an army of 1O0,-
900 thoroughly drilled, thoroughly dis
ciplined, thoroughly trained, and thor
oughly off1cered men.
'"The people of the United States are
the government Their word dictates.
But they are people of peace, and there
is no way as sure to maintain and pro-
mote peace as to be prepared to fight for
it. We must have peace! for our in
dustrial and commercial growth and
peace we will have il We have to fight
for it. Therefore, say that 100000 mer
should be always at hand to take the
field, with the knowledge always that
2OO0 900 can be at once brought, forward
should the need arise"
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1903-09-18

Uphill the burden must you bearr
D brother, sing, as on you fare!
NAY, nay, the road is rough and steep.
The narrow path l hardly keep
Already in the noontide heat
1 faint, and see. my faltering feet.
And trembling hands are SCARED and torn
With thfstle's whip and sword of thorn.
Too soon shall pass my mete of time.
As up the tolsome height climb,
Where cragS defy, and winds deride,
And foes assail on every side
The day is short, the night is long,
No voice, no heart have l for song!
Aye, brother, sing: there's one behind
Who lists your voice. the path to find.
Sing loud and with his answering song
Your fainting courage shall grow strong!
Then rose a voice so brave. so clear
The laggard pilgrim joyed TO hear
Light burst upon his darkened sense,
Hope quickened thought once dull and
dense.
The sullen stream and threatniag rock.
That seemed his craven soul to mock,
Took up the blitheful, buoyant strain
And sang it Ter and DER again,
Speeding the tardy footsteps on
Until, at last, the goal was won.
And 10! glad, victorious throng,
Brought hither by brothers song!
-Zitella Cooke in Youths Companion.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1903-09-18

muscles, evident under the light, loose
clothing. A hand to hand struggle
with no weapon but penknife, against
that armed and supple strength, could
end in only one way. To appeal to the
workmen would be equally useless
Montanari would be upon him at the
first call for help.
"This-chance," he said at length,
with sarcastic emphasis. why do you
give it?"
Montanari shrugged his shoulders.
There may be mt ny reasons. Ii
killed the signore he would not suffer;
but to cross the done so-even if one
arrives safely at the other side"
The pause was su ficiently eloquent
Then he continued: Perhaps 1t is my
fancy; perhaps | may not wish to
commit murder"
Willis laughed unpleasantly in ap-
probation of the others possible
irony.
Would you consider your hands clean
if | should take a header Off that
board?..
Montanari ignored the question.
LET me urge the signore to hasten" }"
he said. "It grows late. Every mo-
ment the passage becomes more diff
ficult."
What guarantee have I that you
won't stick your knife under my ribs
the moment l turn my back?"
THAT is as the signore pleases to
think. He has his choice. and he must
take it-now."
Il suppose it makes no difference to
you whether leave Rome by the reg
ular route or by the gate Of the Prot
estant cemetery"
THAT also is as the signore pleases.' y
Willis fingered the knife IN mis- pock-
ct. After all-why not die like a man
and not like a monkey capering on a
tight rope Yet-he hesitated; life is
dear at 23-and there was chance
So, summoning all his resolution, he
made his choice, setting his feet eau
tiously upon the narrow pathway
where return was impossible. Step
ping carefully, yet firmly. he was sur
prised at the clearness of his head. the
evenness of his heart beats. He could
not have been more at ease crossing
the floor below Thus he advanced
nearly to the middle Of the planks
There they were roughly wired to-
eether. and with the weight of his
body they began to sag. Feeling the
support give under his feet. he invOl-
UNFAIRLY looked downward. There was
an instant singing in his ears; cloud
of blackness-then of fire, spread be-
fore his eyes; an icy sweat started
from every pore; his very soul seemed
wrenching itself from his body. By
an effort of will almost superhuman
he stopped, closing his eyes and striv-
ing to master the vertigo threatening
him.
He heard the chant of the returning
priests. 1t surged into his ears, deaf
ening him. Reason departed from his
racked brain, and imagination, no
longer held in check, riOted. For meas
ureless time he reeled through space
ON a thread suspended from world to
world, the sport of infinity. Then at
last. from the darkness surrounding
him. started the affrighted faces of the
workmen, looming vague-mOnstrous
through the gloom. Powerful hands
seized him as ne tOttered at the edge
of the railing-a creature from whose
haunted face even little Rosetta would
have shrunk, crossing herself.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1903-09-18
AKIN TO X-RAYS.
Radiations of Light That Have been
Designated by the
Eetter an"

1t has been found lately that most
of the artificial sources of light emit
radiations capable of traversing met
ais and a number OF other bodies
OPAQUE to light; that is to say, radla-
tions affecting the eye as light. These
rays, which are distinguished by the
name of n" enhance the phosphor-
escence of phosphorescent substances,
and M Blondiot, the Well-knoWn
scientist, has employed this fact In
trying whether such rays are emitted
by the sun, says the London Globe.
To this end he placed tube OF phoS-
phorescent material, for example,
sulphide of calcium, behind an oaken
panel or oaken shutter closing win
dow exposed to the sun and keeping
the chamber dark. If now a plate of
lead. or even the hand, be interposed
between the shutter and the tube the
phosphorescence diminishes, and when
the plate is withdrawn it increases.
The experiment is so simple that
many can repeat it. The panel of oak
had a thickness of fifteen millimetres.
The phosphorescence is rather feeble
at first, and a sheet of black paper
NAV be held as background to the
tube. Plates of aluminium and card
board between the shutter and the
tube do not prevent the phenomenon.
The M rays from the sun can be
concentrated by a lens of quartz.
They are reflected by polished glass
and diffused by ground glass. Like
the m rays from a Crookes tube, or
a flame, those of the sun act on a
small spark and tiny flame so as to
increase their brightness, but M
Blondlot has not obtained any pho
tooranhic effect from these rays
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1903-09-18
AN ITALIAN
REPRISAL
By HELEN NJ. GIVINS
Copyright. 1908, by Daily Story Pub. Coz

UTHEN Willis ran into St Peters
wv to escape one of the sudden
6ownpours so prevalent in Rome DUR
ing the summer months, he was still
possessed by the sense OF injury that
had been his ever since he had hur-
ried down the slope of the Janlculum
an hour before, and had failed to see
little Rosetta leaning over the wall
near !Tasso's oak.
At their last meeting, as she told
him, between the bursts OF weeping,
of her fathers determination to nave
her wedding take place within
month, Willis had understood the ne
cessity of putting an end to the ro-
nance an idle spring day and peas
ants fete had been responsible for.
1t had all been idyllic and innocent
enough Being a good fellow in the
main, and moreover, not wildly IN
love, Willis was capable of sharp
twinge of conscience when he realized
the child's distaste for marriage
about which she had at first prattled
happily enough. But Rosetta was SO
pretty, SO full of distress! Who could
resist the temptation OF seeing her
once more? Besides, had he not prom
ised himself to speak wisely and hrm-
ly, as became mature % when adVls-
ing inexperienced II?
Such, however, is mans inconsist-
ency, that when the trysting-place ap-
peared, void of the trusting maiden,
he experienced hone of the satlsfac-
ton popularly supposed to reward the
yirtuous 1t is cne thing to confront
a pair of beseeching black eyes, in the
role of a stern representative OF duty,
and quite another to be anticipated;
to ind the play played out and the
curtain rung down, without any or the
plaudits so dear to self-sacritice.
Now, avoiding procession of damp
pilgrims, in whom the odor OF hu-
manity predominated over that of
sanctity, the young man strolled down
the great nave with lowered head and
thoughts bitterly intent upon the in
constancy of woman. Thus he did not
notice a bucket dangling from the end
O. a rope until he struck sharply
against it. AS he recoiled it rose in
the air and he saw it was rude de-
vice for carrying water to some work
men who were repairing the mosalcs
crnamenting the dome. Willis lip
curled with English intolerance OF
such methods--his glance following
the unwieldy contrivance until it
reached a haven under a board
stretched from side to side of the rail-
ing surrounding the dome.
.The signore might perhaps like to
see the work nearer 1t is very inter-
esting," said low-toned voice at his
elbow, in Italian.
The young man turned quickly, en-
counuering a pair of brilliant, shifty
ewes. set in handsome face of tie
better type Of peasant.
eft - sorbidden to enter the dome
during REPAIRS he replied curtly in
the same tongue
"But I have a brother among the
vorkmen. See, l am taking him the
macaroni," holding up small basket,
as he spoke. Then, as Willis shook
his head. impatiently, he added: "The
old sacristan is also my uncle, SO, II
the signore p.eases, | will gladly con-
duct him to the dome"
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1903-09-18
BATTLES WITH BUGS.
State Agricultural Departm ents Ac-
lively Fighting Insect Enc
mics of Farmers.

Reports from the wheat harvested in
Ohio this year indicate that the ravages
of the chinch bug have been quite severe
and that the value of the yield will be
materially cut down. Scientists in
agricultural schools are urging the farm
ers to fight this destructive insect by the
distribution of a species of fungus which
attacks and is fatal to the bug, says the
Toledo Times.
The activity of the state agricultural
departments is enlisted in developing
means of fighting these insect pests Of
the farmer, gardener and fruit grower.
When the country is less thickly settled
and wild birds and animals more numer-
Gus, the question of insect pests is not
so serious as it now is. 1t is common
thing at the present time to see whole
orchards blighted and sometimes de-
stroyed by some new foe which COM
merce and travel have imported, or by
an old enemy which civilizations tam
pering with The balance of nature has
set at liberty.
Few of these plaques which devour
and destroy the work of the husbandmen
are invulnerable. Our agricultural
schools and colleges and experiment sta
tions are studying and investigating
these pests, and there are few whose
ravages they cannot arrest. The farmer
is taught by the practical work of these
schools how best to plant, and where and
when. Some ground, it is learned, is
liable to one plague, and change Of
crop is advisable; other soils require diff
ferent special treatment to prevent
these attacks. Various washes, sprays,
powders or fumigations are needed to
save the plants from their insect foes.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1903-09-18
His BRIGHT Thought.

They stood in the darkness, hand In
hand, looking out into the night.
Dearest said she, sadly, what does
it make you think as you look out into
the illimitable space?"
.Why, you know" said he, smiling
thoughtfully down at her, Il always
think that with so much space there
ought to be room enough for every
Minneapolis Journal
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1903-09-18
One Pleasure Gone.

"I suppose, Miss Rambo," said the
caller, that your father feels much hap
pier now that he has been cured of rheu-
matism."
well" explained the young lady, ''he
feels better when he realizes that he
does not have to suffer any more; but he
feels pretty bad when he remembers how
exactly he used to be able to foretell the
weather'-Judge.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1903-09-18
Hadn't Pas Advantage.

Willie" said that young mans moth
er, "you were very restless in church. Z"
"Yes," was the penitent response.
.eYou never see papa behaving in that
way. Why couldn't you be quiet like
him."
"Well, mamma" he answered, frank
,ly. 'you see, wasn't bit sleepy"
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1903-09-18

One hot summer which Frogs lived
peev dried up obliged off in search of water
elsewhere. Coming deep and deicousy cool WE'LL one OF the
Frogs proposed they should jump in
wait Bit, cried the other.
"Why so?" mpatienty rejoined the first frog. .
Because friend prudence demands that consider how, II
the wells should dry up, could get out again
shall be able
come OF po1sos
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1903-09-18
Same Hooks, Same Lies,

Bill-Ihe fish hooks used to-day are
of precisely the same form as those
of 1000 years ago.
Jill-So are the stories.-fonkers
Statesman.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1903-09-18
Not So Big.

"When he first proposed 70 me. he
seemed a big fool and l refused him. :"
'tAnd then?"
The dear young thing looked shyly
down.
"Well, he lost 20 pounds right away
after that" she faltered.-Detroit
Free Press.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1903-09-18
Tobacco I'm Britain.

There are 4s7 tobacco manufactures
In Great Britain.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1903-01-01
A Narrow Escape.

A little son of Geo. w. Goode
narrowly escaped serious injury
while coming from White Bird to
Grangeville on the stage last night.
On leaving White Bird the
weather was stormy and Mr..
Goode allowed the boy to get into
an empty mail sack drawing the
cord at the top of the sack around
his neck, leaving him completely
enveloped with the exception of
his head. When they started up
the mountain George decided to
walk and left the boy sitting on
the back seat. The stage had not
gone far when the driver heard a
scream and looking around saw
the mail sack with it's human con-
tents rolling down the side of the
mountain. The boy was utterly
helpless and had to continue his
perilous journey until some natura
obstruction stopped him. Wher
he was picked up it was found
that he had suffered no serious
injury, but was the wiser for al
experience that be would not car,
to repeat
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1903-01-01
Direct.

A physician in southern city, who
rejoices in the good old name of Elijah,
tells an amusing story of himself,
which, as he is n truthful man, is cred
tied and enjoyed by his friends. He is
q member of the Baptist church. but
one Sunday morning he went to the
Presbyterian church for the purpose Of
hearing an old friend of his boyhood,
who was passing few weeks in the
city, and had been asked to preach.
| The physician was little late, as
physicians have a right to be, and, on
entering the church just as the tex,
was announced, he was somewhat
startled by the apparently personal
and direct question, addressed to hin
from the pulpit: What doest thou
here, Elijah?" The sermon which fol
| lowed treasured him, but in telling the
story he always says that for a moment
he felt rs II all the blood in his body
were IN his face.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1903-01-01
Good Resolutions.

The New Year is upon us with
its demands for new resolutions,
and like thousands Of Others we
have set down a schedule of con-
duct which we propose to in
troduce on New Y ear.
Our new schedule will go into
effect at 8 p m. New Years eve,
when we Intend to set the alarm
clock for seven in the morning.
With the sound of the alarm
clock on the first of the year W.
take up our program as follows:
Breakfast at 1870 n. M, no kick
to be made about that meal; s a
M, in our sanctum sanctorum an'
strictly business until noon; on
hour for dinner and more bushes
until 6 p. NJ; after supper tire
hours to recreation of "A harmless
character. The schedule include
several other resolutions. amop
which are the following:
We will not beat the Office do
hereafter when he chews up a boo
in mistake for a hotel beefsteak
we will not make mean remark
about the man who has just brongh
: in some poetry; we will tell advel
: tisers the truth about our circula
ton; we will abstain from all ba
habits and go to church every Sun
; day.
There are many more, but eS
I cuse us, our pipes out. Black
foot Dem ocrat.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1903-01-01
BARGAIN STORE co. Ltd.
One Hundred Dollars a Box

is the value II A. Tlsiaie of sum
merton, 5. G, places On DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. He says: 81
had the piles for 20 years. l tried
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and permanently cures blind, itch
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sores, cuts, bruises, eczema, salt
rheum and all skin diseases. &.
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