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The Tupelo journal., 1903-11-20

Suffer Bros, leaf tobacco merchants,
with establishments in Havana, New
York, st. Louis and Chicago, went into
voluntary bankruptcy, on the 9th. The
Chicago Title & Trust Co. was appoint
ed receiver. The liabilities were placed
at 81, 900, 900, with assets exceeding that
figure by 81, 900, 900.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-11-20

The cabinet meeting in Washington,
ID. c., on the 18th, was devoted almost
entirely to the Panama situation. Pres
ident Roosevelt's recognition of the
new republic, through his reception and
exchange of courtesies with Mr.. Vanilla.
received the approval Of the members.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-11-20
Mound Builders Skeleton.

A citizen of Clarksdale reports
that Maj. Lamar Fontaine recently
exhumed, near Friars Point, the
skeleton Of one of the ancient mound
builders, which he has forwarded to
Prof. John Kost, a famous scientist
living in Michigan, who will make a
critical examination Of the remains.
Maj. Fontaine found the skeleton in
a mound on the road leading
through the Brown plantation. 1t
is apparently hat of a female and
was entombed in a pottery coffin.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-11-20

John X. Brown, the defaulting CASH
Ter of the New Holland (Ohio) bank,
who disappeared some time ago., and
who was arrested in San Francisco,
pleaded guilty to n Indictment, on
the 10th, and was sentenced to serve
seven years in the Ohio pe~nitentiary.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-11-20

At the regular monthly meeting of
the board OF directors of the Worlds
fair, held in ST. Louis, on the 10th,
Judge Franklin Ferriss was unani-
mously elected general counsel of the
st. Louis Worlds fair. He was also
e. cted a member of the board of di-
rectors. to succeed James L. Blair.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-11-20

The Clyde line steamer Cherokee ar
rived at New York, on the 18th, from
Santo Domingo, with late direct intel
ligence of the insurrection, and report
ed an exciting experience with a Do
minican man-of-war, by which the
steamer was stopped several times, on
one occasion shots being fired across
her bow. On another occasion the ship
eluded the wal vessel under owe OF
darkness.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-11-20

for meeting.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18

j. G. Beakley returned from u
trip to Junction City Friday and
left yesterday for points north of
San Angelo, IN the interests of
the san Angelo Marble Works.
Postmaster Blanchard has re-
ceived from Mr.. w. II. Holt of
SoulX Falls, South Dakota, let
ter in which he states that he de-
sires to purchase specimens of the
different varieties of quail in
this section of the country. and
is willing TO pay a fair price for
them. He wants the quail for
ta&idermist purposes to be p aced
in his Historical Collection He
wants pair each Of the Mexican
or blue top and the sDcalled Fool
quail. He saws they may he shot
with fine shot, if not torn up bad
lyund sent by mail, to his address
and be- will remit the price and
Du tuga.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18
GIRLS DRESS LIKE MEN.
Pit Brow Workers In Lancashire Col
iieries Wear Trousers.

Pit brow girls are among the
most remarkable women workers in
England. They work as hard as
men and dress almost like men.
Very few pit brow girls are found
in Britain outside Lancashire, and
5000 of them find employment at
the coal mines. Their work lies on
the pit brow-at the surface and
not below. Once women were en-
ployed in the coal seams, but in
1912 in the face of great opposition
from colliCry owners an act was
passed prohibiting women and chill
dren from being employed below
the surface in coal mines.
The duties of the pit brow lasses
consist in dealing with the coal as
it comes up the shaft to the pit
head. When the cage reaches the
top, the girls haul out the wagons,
which contain several hundred
weight of coal each, and run them
on rails to tipping machine, which
shoots the coal down below to the
screen or Kidding machine. This is
an iron slide several yards long,
with holes through which the coal
drops at various stages into trucks
waiting beneath. 1t is jerked about
by steam power, and. the coal moves
downward while the girls stationed
alongside pick out the rubbish. 1t
is dusty work.
The girls start work at 6 o'clock
in the morning and finish at 3 or 4
O'Clock in the afternoon. AS may
be judged, their work is arduous,
and for its performance they re-
ceive so cents or less a day. Men
who do the same work get 81. TAX
en- altogether, the pit brow lasses
are a strong, healthy lot, ranging
in age from eighteen to twenty-five.
Their dress is distinctive and pc
culiar. The working costume con-
sists of trousers, clogs and a coat
which has at one time been worn by
a brother or has come from a rum
mage stall. When going to and
from work, the girls wear petit
coats, which they roll up round the
waist while engaged on the pit
brow. At most pits nowadays the
trousers are hidden in front by a
short apron, but this is "A compare
lively recent departure in the way
of dress. The headgear is also
worthy of note. The hair is closely
covered with a handkerchief, on the
top of which is a soft bonnet.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18
The improved Order of Red Men.

Many of our citizens and sub.
scrlbers have been to The Press
office making inquiries relating to
this organization, n Tribe of
which is now being formed by Mr..
j. G. CAVITY, Deputy Grand Sa-
chem, who kindly gave the fol-
lowing facts regarding it.
The |. o. Il. VI. is the Oldest
purely American society in the
country. Prior to the Revolu-
tionary War they were known as
the "Sons of Liberty" and it was
u body of these men who threw
the tea from the ship into Boston
Harbor.
At the close of the war for free
dom the name was changed to
THE Order of Red Men" and ID
1894 the word Improved" was
added, which name the order still
retains.
The order is thoroughly Ameri-
can and the system of government
is copied from the League Of the
lroquois. 1t was this system of
government or, at least, partly so
which our forefa hers adopted for
the government Of the United
States at The close of the Revolu-
tiOnary War.
The benefits with II member
ship, were the caring for the sick
the burial of the dead and tie
support of the widow and or
phans fraternity i'll its truest
sense is taught, and frequent So
cial gatherings of its members is
inculcated into every member
who is made a brave.
Mr.. CAVITY has already succeed
ed in getting large charter list
and expects to make the San An
gelo Tribe one of the strongest in
membership Of any in the Reser-
vatiJn Of Texas.
The famous political society Of
New York City-Tammany-is an
old Tribe of Red Men, but ceased
to be II member of the |. O Il.
NJ about 1914 though retaining
the same chieftancies, st. Tam
many's day and Washington's
birthday are the banner days of
the year with the Red Men, both
days bejlg celebrated rs only Red
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18
Final Notice.

To all who intend TO go to Gal
weston to see the seven warships,
the work on the breakwater and
all other sights provided for the
people of Texas, Thursday 10Th
inst. TO Monday 23rd inst, / give
the last notice, prefacing it by
saying that you should have seen
me at once. any time since last
Wednesday and engage passage !;
now you have only this day left
to you, will you act promptly?
If not don't blame me for not
going and having the best time
in all your life, past or future.
Here is the programme
Wednesday, February 1S.-Ar-
rival of squadron in harbor. Recep.
ton committee to visit Admiral
Higginson.
Thursday, February 10.-Even-
ing promenade concert and dance
at auditorium.
Friday, February 20.-Vaude-
vile performance at auditorium
at $ p. m.
Saturday, February 81, a. M
Legislators visit wharves and har-
Dor and battleships.
p. M-Concert at Scottish Rite
Cathedral, rendered by Ladies'
Musical Club and Galveston Quar-
tette Society to naval officers and
Legislators.
Sunday. February -, afternoon
Union service of thanks at audi
forum. under auspices Of the
Pastors Union.
Monday, February 23, a. M
Parade to seawell, dedication Ger
emory and laying of cornerstone
2:3O p. m.-Car ride for naval
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18
The Press is Anti.

Since our remarks on the cor
poration question were written,
last week, the Commissioners
Court has passed an order in con-
formity with the petition praying
for an election to be held TO de-
eide whether San Angelo shall be
incorporated for municipal pur.
poses. The fact has also come to
light that if We incorporate for
municipal purposes, we cannot
lawfully incorporate for schools
purposes only. The further fact
that the territory for municipal
purposes cannot lawfully be near
so large and that much more
money can be raised for school
purposes, than can be raised for
the same purpose under munich
pal Incorporation, all taken to-
gether forces the issue to ques-
ton between ample provision for
creditable school buildings and
municipal corporation without
the ample provisions for school.
Thus joined The Press is left no
alternative but to oppose the mu-
nicipal incorporation idea, us
brought up at the present time.
We have not the figures at hand
with which to demonstrate it, but
venture that figures can be pro-
duced TO show beyond the shadow
of a doubt that under incorpora-
ton for school purposes, with the
larger territory Give miles square)
and the lawful tax that may be
collected under either system.
that ut least 100 per cent. more
can be realized for school pur-
poses under school incorporation
than under municipal incorpora.
ton. And then, outside of the
school question, the benefits TO be
derived from municipal incorpo-
ration are OF doubtful quantity.
In other words, and plCiner, mu-
nicipal incorporation may prove
beneficial. but it Is possible that
the reverse will be true.
The Press regrets that this ques-
ton has been put to the fore at
this time, but rs there is no al
tentative but to defeat san An
gelo'5 best interest in its adop-
ton, we hope the voters will rise
up in their might aud postpone
municipal incorporation until we
have adopted Il plan to raise from
$4,000 to $4,000 for school pur-
poses.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18

Prof j. S. Abbott informs The
Press that all the arrangements
have been made for the holding of
summer normal in San Angelo
this summer We regret that the
information was received too late
for more extended notice this
week and particulars will be given
in future issue. The Press is
is glad to note that Prof. Abbott
has been successful in his efforts
in securing this acquisition and
we will take pleasure in contrib
uting to its success.
Oak, cobbler bottom, rocking
chairs worth $B so and 81 90
only $3.50 and 50 10 at E. w.
Roby's.
Red, Rust-Proof Seed Oats at
Medley Bros.
Call on Franks a. Henslev. next
to Heitzler's market, for fancy
groceries, confection, fruits
and cigars. Your patronage will
be appreciated. If
Mrs. John Freeland and baby
were both quite sick Monday.
Red. Rust-Proos Seed Oats ut
Medley Bros.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18
Motion is Perpetual.

Fort Worth, Tex. Feb. b.
Charles NJ. Dewitt, connected
with the millwright department
of Swift & Co.'s packing house,
has built perpetual motion mt
chine that actually runs. Yes
terday, while the miniature ma
chine was running, Dewitt was
offered $1,000 for q half interest
in it by a man who was present to
witness the test.
Dewitt says he has been able
to overcome the dead level"
which fioored Ill his predecessors
in the field of research and exper-
iment and has also solved the
further problem which science has
claimed never would be solved,
of drawing force from the ma
chine. Dewitt has been able to
get one hundred revolutions per
minute out of the test machine,
which is constructed of wood :.
He said today.
Now that / have demonstrated
tt oroughly that my theory is cor
rect, ] am going to put up a good
machine which / calculate will
run two hundred revolutions per
minute and develop fifty horse
power. | have been working on
my invention three years"
Dewitt expects to have one of
his best machines in operation in
time to exhibit at the st. Louis
exhibition.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18
Contractors Take Notice.

That all contracts that are &c
be commenced on and after April
LIST, 1903, we, the United Brother,
hood of Carpenters and Joiners OF
America, will demand nine hours
for days work, and the same
pay per day that we now receive.
All contracts that are now on
will be finished under the ten
hour system.
BERT SNYDER,
President.
j. w. WHIT,
4 Ut Secretary.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18
The ladies' Number.

Next weeks Press will he con.
Quoted by the Civic League of San
Angelo, who will have entire edi-
torial and business control of the
paper, the mechanical department
only being conducted by our regu-
lar force of printers.
The ladies who will have charge
of the different departments are
as follows:
EDITORIAL.
Mesdames NJ. f. Lee, Geo. j..
Bird and Geo. Abbott.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT.
Mrs. w. +. Head and Mrs. J..
B. Murrah.
SUBSCRIPTION DEPARTMENT.
Mrs. w. S. Cunningham and
Mrs. Rodermund.
Articles on various subjects,
suited to the edition have been
assigned to different members of
the League for preparation and
the public may reasonably
expect an interesting as well as
a unique number of the peoples
favorite, The Press.
The ladies assigned as business
solicitors have already begun
their labors and are meeting with
very hattering success.
The Press bespeaks for the Civic
League liberal patronage, which
we have no doubt they will re-
ceive.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18
Prompt Attention to Claims.

Papers were received by W. r.
Bishop, clerk of the Woodmen
Camp, Monday morning, to be
used in preparing proofs of the
death of Mark w. Brady, which
occurred at Christoval on the 9TH
inst.
AS soon as they can be filled
out and returned, the wife of the
deceased will be forwarded a
check for $1,000, amount of GER
tificate held by bin in that order.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18
OF Interest To Ladies'.

Mrs. Lovelady and Miss Hud-
son are prepared to do frst-class
dressmaking at the residence OF
the former, across the street from
the Cumberland Presbyterian
church adjoining the residence OF
Mrs. 7. Brown, and will appre-
ciate the patronage of the ladies
of San Angelo. Their efforts will
be to please their patrons by
prompt and painstaking attention
to all orders. 5 If
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18
officers and legislators.

OlllCeIs anu icS ioiutoio'
3 30 p. m.-Oyster roast for
naval officers and legislators.
s p. M Promenade concert
and dance rendered by the Garten
Nerein Society to naval officers
and legislators.
Your icket lasts only until DIST
but | think | can have the time
extended to oath on your payment
of a small additional cost, We
will have two cars, a fine, large
chair car and tourist sleeper.
The chair car will leave here ut 3
p. m. tomorrow, 10Th inst. Cost
of fare to Galveston and return,
including all that was stated in
the dodgers distributed last Sat-
urday, SIS; fare by the sleeper.
the additional cost of berth, about
81. so and your meals to Galveston.
After you reach Galveston report
at the Washington Hotel, under
new management, one of the
finest in the city, and where /
have secured board and lodging
for the whole party while III the
city and where the g., G. e. S. F.
railway has its offices.
If there is anything else you
wish to know in connection with
the matter apply to me in person
or by telephone No. d..
FRANCIS r. STAIR.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18
Santa T'e Excursions.

FIT. Worth, Texas, March 5 to Z
1903, account Seventh Annua
Exhibition of FIT. Worth Fat
Stock show. Round trip S7.S5
on sale March 4 and 5, limit
March 8, 1903.
Dallas, Texas, March 2 to 6
1903, account State Grand Lodge
|. o. o. F. and Daughters of Re-
becca. Round trip SO, 80; on sale
March and 2, limit March 6
1903.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18
Stallion for Service.

will stand the well known all
purpose stallion, "Duke," at the
Central Wagon Yard, Twohig
avenue, San Angelo, for gentle
mares only, Terms, $40, in adj
vance, with return privilege.
5-tf D.. X. COcREBhh.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18
L.OSt---EeWard.

Lost, strayed, or stolen, one
brown horse, ii hands high
branded 7 on left thigh; one ba,
horse, 49, hands high, branded
same. Liberal reward for return
to w. G. Barber, San Angelo, or
any information leading to recov-
cry. So If
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18
Real Estate.

George Cunningham has pur-
chased from Ed Cox six lots in
Ellis addition.
G. w. Oldham sold to G. de
LaFontaih for J. b. Coleman ON
Monday, S43 acres, six miles
north of town on the Sterling
City road. Consideration $40
per acre,
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18

--Probandt IL Werst for print
ing. Phone n, tt
-First-class plumbing at Find
later's.
Mr.. J. G. Matthews called in
Saturday to make himself solid
with The Press.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18

Mrs. A. e. Sherman leaves this
week for the east to purchase
spring millinery for the Elite Mil
linery Co.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18
O SOCIETY NEWS. O


The San Angelo Club will give n
reception at the club rooms FRI
day evening which promises to
eclipse any social function of the
sensOn.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18
Loans Negotiated.

On your farm and ranch lands.
Vendors lien notes taken up and
extended. LANCE IL DoosE,
Ballinger, Texas.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18
Bargain In Building Lots.

Three lots, 50x140 each, elevat-
ed, healthy site, plenty of fine
water at shallow depth. Only
Bio for the three lots. Address
Quick, Box l4S, San Angelo.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18

-First-class plumbing at Find
later's.
Phone ~ for job printing. II
The Sonora News notes that
Mrs. j. p. Snow, who has beer
visiting in the Sonora country
returned to San Angelo last Wed.
nesday,
The Fort Worth Board of
Trade held a largely attended
meeting last Saturday and
passed resolutions against the
Bryan quarantine bill. As
viewed by the panther city's COM
mercial organization the bill
would ruin the cattle industry of
Texas, and prove more disastrous
than any law enacted in many
years.
Farmers this is your year,
There never was more favorable
season. Equip your farm with
John Deare or Casady Implements
from Findlater and yonr crop is
assured.
Smith & Withers, phone 88,
will handle your baggage right,
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18
Pictures. Pictures pictures

If you want pictures, just go to
the New Gallery, next door to the
Express Office 3t
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18

Rev. Mr.. Whitley, of Temple,
will preach at the Baptist church
this "wednesday night.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18
A Birthday Surprise.

Mr.. Clarence Webb attained his
sixteenth birthday on Monday,
the 9th inst. and to add to the
pleasant memories of the occa-
sion, II number of friends treated
him to surprise visit. Those in
terested assembled at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. y. Bishop and
from there repaired TO the home
\ of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. II. Webb on
West Harris avenue, the scene of
the evenings enjoyment. Dane
ing, cards music and delicious re-
freshments were pleasing features
! Messrs, Russ and Hal Hamilton
I entertained the party with choice
musical selections. The guests
were reluctant in separating them
selves from such happy surround
ings, and many pleasant anniver-
saries were proposed for the popu-
lar host. The participants were.
Mr. and Mrs Geo f. Webb. Mr.
and Mrs Blake Cauthorn, Dr. and
Mrs J A March, Leila March,
Ethel Head, Helen Webb, Lucille
March, Addie Bishop, Sadie Mills
paugh, Kate Coner!y, Hermoine
Mays, and Marguerite Webb,
Messrs. Russ Hal and Ernest
Hamilton, viii and Van Kelly,
Norman Taylor, Sam Baumberg,
Lawson Daley, Will Mccall and
Tom Daley.
Twentieth Century Club.
Last Wednesday evening from
6 to II, the Twentieth Century
Club enjoyed II most unique en-
tertainment at the home of Mrs.
p. n. Ions, at which Military
progressive euchre provided the
pleasures of the evening. ere
wards of bravery were conferred
OIL the two couples who where
most successful in defending their
forts against the tactics Of the OPP
posing forces and when the battle
was over, victory had crowned the
effort of Mrs. Tweedy, Mrs. John
Lee, Mrs. Chamberlain and Mr..
Tweedy, the ladies receiving nut
bowls, the gentleman fine Indian
playing cards.
Beautiful bouquets of flowers
had been provided as consolation
prizes and these were awarded to
Mesdames Bird, Sherwood, Carter
and Guthrie.
Refreshments were served at an
appropriate hour. The guests
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. j. Bird,
Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Chamberlain,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Hall, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jerry Rust, Mr.. and Mrs. |
w A Guthrie, Mr. and Mrs r II
Harris, w A and Mrs Wright, Mr.
and Mrs Robt. Carter, Mrs NJ f
Lee and two sons, John and Phil, |
Mr. and Mrs A B Sherwood, Mrs
Williams, of Galveston, Miss
elizabeth May, Miss Charlotte
Sherwood, Mr.. and Mrs. Freder-
lex Weir, Mrs. Geo. r. Abbott,
Miss Nan Jefferson, Messrs. B. G.
Alexander and G. II. Gwin,
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18
CHEAP COLUMN
MAKE YOUR WANTS KNOWN.

FOR Rent. One nicely furnished front room.
Gall at his offic-.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18

TO RENT. - One.half Of large store room. In.
quire at this office
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-02-18

4 OF
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-21
TAIIORS NOT 20 Careful.
Their Work As Wen 4. Their Prices Afsecte
by Competition.

The little tailor who doee repairs may, Of
course, be of any sise physically. He 10
called little simply on account Of the ma
turc Of his servioes and the size Of his shop.
He has always been useful and necessary
person, but he seems TO have fallen under
blight now.
'Sincc the companies that clean clothes
were first formed was the complaint Of
one man not old enough to remember the
palrny days Of yore and to contrast every.
thing contemporaneous unfavorably with
them, "ths tailors seem 10 me TO be very
much lsss careful In their work
They. were compelled to reduce their
prices else competition with the larger
CONFORMS would have been impossible
And u seems to me that with that change
they also gave mp much Of the cArefulness
and thoroughnes& that were alwayA CHAR
actcristic Of the good ones
Now It's q elap and dash, and every
thing Ia over. SO long as trousers cot IN
iron-like crease down the front. nothing
else seem. to count. Repsirers ussd TO Sc
mora .painstakinG, though. and grease
spots did not reappear q few hours alter a
coat had been worn. Nor did buttons
come oH again In a abort time-before the
little tsilors became cheaper"