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The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
A WEKA FAMILY.
Interesting Account of the Ways or the "Maori Hen" and Marked
 Pecu1iarities.

The weka, or Maori hen" is one of 1 those singular, wingless birds peculiar to New Zealand, and allied to the extinct
 moa. That veteran mountain climber, MT. Arthur P Harper, in his interesting work on the Southern Alps of New Zea- | land, describes most amusingly the do- | mestic eccentricities of a pair of wekas that reared their young near one of his | mountain camps.
 The wekas had taken possession Of one of my camps, so to speak, and l was able to watch their mode of procedure when dissolying partnership at the end of the nesting season" says MT. Harper. Tt is one of the peculiarities of these birds that they remain mated only so long as the young require care. when the male bird thinks that he has done his share in the education and bringing up of the family he parts company with them. If he is in good locality for food, he drives his mates and young ones away; but in poor locality, he departs to happier hunting grounds himself.
 "The parent birds while rearing their young eat hardly anything themselves, When pair has only one chick 1t IS Imaginable to see their eagerness in feed Ing it. One will bring a piece of bacon. and the other, not to be outdone, comes running with an empty cartridge shell, holding its head sidewise and seeming to say, So good
 "The youngster, having gulped 1t down. sits with ruffled feathers. as if to bat hn, IF in will ha tho death of me one of these days.
 "The first intimation l had that the pair were going to dissolve partnership was when threw out piece of bread one morning. Father Weka swallowed it himself The family looked on re- proachfully. After the old boy had eaten it, he turned round and attacked his wife. also the chicks.
 When saw his selfshness decided that his time had come to furnish stew. He made capital stew. and his sorrow ing family thoroughly enjoyed what was left of it-and him
 Next day Mother Weka found her own affection waning. Both chicks tried to shelter themselves under her from the rain. This upset her mentally and phy- sically. She therefore proceeded to drive away young Master Weka. He was un- willing to leave home without struggle. Seeing his sister still petted and fed. he would give her good peck when the old hen was not looking, then run for his life before she caught him.
 'I now adopted Master Weka myself; he soon came to eat crumbs from my hand without fear. Meanwhile the old hen stood outside, waiting to waylay him. After being fed he used to dodge this way and that to make his escape. Mother Weka was equally determined to cut him off To save him usually threw piece of bread in the opposite direction. While running for this, the hard-hearted mother gave opportunity for Master Weka to slip away, which he did. running at speed, and often bowling over his more favored sister"
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
TOOK RISK IN COUGHING.
Barber Used to Shaving Colorado Con- sumptives Always Gave
 Warning.

The man in the chair coughed suddenly and unexpectedly, states the PniladelpnIa Record. Don't do that again" exclaimed the barber, with an unwarranted display ot irritation. The man in the chair resented in somewhat lurid language this restriction of his personal liberty and intimated that he would cough whenever he felt like 1t. "All right, then, cough your head off, but don't blame me If l cut you, returned the barber. There was no more coughing, now ever, and the man in the char made hls escape without any injury. But, as he paid his check at the desk, he remarked to the boss barber:
 Say, you want to give some nerve tonic to the fellow who just shaved me.
 "Oh, don't mind him, replied the boss. "He's from Colorado and hes used to shaw ing consumptives He was telling me the other day that he's been in the business for over 20 years and has shaved everything from a l6-year-old boy to an octogenarian drunkard, but his nerve went back on him when he drifted into Colorado Springs and started to shave the consumptives who hang out there. Ever since then a man with d cough gives him cold chills. Out there, he tells me. not day goes by that some iunger' doesn't get gash in his throat while being shaved '
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
.I FoundIt So.',

Mccormick, H., Sept. 2Sth.-Miss Ethel Bradshaw, of this place, has written a let ter which Is remarkable tor the character of the statements 1t contains. As her letter will be read with interest, and probably with profit by many women, 1t has been thought advisable to publish 1t in part. Among other things Miss Bradshaw says:-
 ''I had Kidney Trouble with the various unpleasant symptoms which always come with that disease, and 1 have found cure. I would strongly advise all who may be suf- fering with any form of Kidney Complaint to use Dodd's Kidney Pills, remedy which 1 have found to be entirely satisfactory. :.
 '.This remedy is within the reach of all and is all that it is recommended to be. l found it so. and therefore feel it my duty to tell others about it.
 Dr. Dunaway, of Benton. Ill. uses Dodd's s Kidney Pills in his regular practice. and says they are the best medicine for Kidney Troubles He claims they will cure Diabetes in the last stages.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
TubercuIOsIs in Japan.

Dr. Yamane, a member ot the house of representatives, proclaimed in re- cent debate that more than 10000 per sons succumb annually to tuberculosis in Japan. and the number is constantly increasing. In regard to leprosy, he stated: There is no country in the world in which this disease is so prev alent and so neglected The home office returns show that there are 3,059 lepers in Japan. while their offspring number 999 300. The authorities allow lep- rous beggars to sit on the public streets and to infect the very air with their opittle
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Laborer.. sermon 10 Bishop.

Bishop Nicholson. of Milwaukee, has a story of personal experience to tell to those who seem swamped in worries It happened during the first years of his ministry. when he was rector of Phila- delphia church.
 Parish matters, social and financial, were in bad way. and strengthening them out was slow work The rector was distinctly discouraged one day when, having gone to New York on business, he stopped to look at the Brooklyn bridge. then building. A man covered with dirt was working on the abutments.
 That is pretty dirty work you are engaged in." said the clergyman
 Well, yes" answered the laborer, but somehow we don't think of the dirt. but of the beauty that is to come out of our work"
 Tt was the lesson I needed, and I went back to Philadelphia the better for it." said MT. Nicholson.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

from roo to 2,400 revolutions is 45 am- peres. The weight of the dynamo is 440 pounds.
 Two batteries of medium size will sup ply 22 lamps, each having lighting ca pacity of eight candles, during period of five hours without being recharged from the dynamo. The batteries are pro- tected by safes. which may be placed in any convenient part of railway car riage Exact instructions are posted on the door of each safe for the benefit of the porter or others whose duty it is to look after the apparatus.
 ERNEST l. HARRIS.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
STRAIGHT TO THE SPOT

Aching backs arc eased. Hip, back, and loin pains overcome. Swelling of the limbs, rheumatism, and dropsy signs vanish.
 They correct urine with brick-dust sediment, high colored, excessive, pain in passing, dribbling, frequency. Doans Kidney Pills dissolve and remove calculi and gravel. Relieve heart palpita- tion, sleeplessness, headache, nervous ness
 TELL CrTY, ISD.-I received the free trial of Doan's Kidney Pills. They are splendid. I had an awful pain in my back on taking the pills the pain left me right away and l feel like new man. Stephen Schaefer.
 Mrs. ADDIE ANDREWS. F. F. D. No. 1. BRoDuEAD. WIS. writes l received the free trial of Doan's Kidney Pills with much benefit. My little nephew was suffering terribly with kidney trouble from scarlet fever. Two doctors failed to help him and he finally went into spasms. His father gave him Doan's Kidney Pills and from the second dose
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

the pain was less. He began to gain and is to-day a we'll boy. his life saved by Doan's Kidney Pills
 RUpDLEs MILLS, KY-I received the free trial of pills They did me great good. had bladder trouble compelling me to get up often during night. Now I sleep well no pain in neck of bladder; pain in back is gone, also headache.-- JNo. l.. HILL.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Progress.

Young Doctor (with youthful misgiv- ings)-Where is our boasted progress? As many die as ever.
 Old Doctor-Doul tless. But it costs them more than it ever did before.- Puck.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

First Soaked Creditor-"I understand the cashier stole so much money from the firm that the thing had to be placed in the hands of receiver Second Soaked Creditor "Yes. and now hear hey we found out that the receiver is as bad as the thief '-Balti- more American
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Too Personal.
Nfoneyb bag.

Money bags-How did your banquet go off. Banklurk?
 Banklurk-Not as well as 1t might, you know The toastmaSter called on a gentle man who had lost an arm and leg to an. swer to the toast of Our Absent Members" -Stray Storiee
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

They equal those that have been cost ing you from S4.00 to $500. The im- mense sale of w. l.. Douglas shoes proves their superiority over all other makes.
 Sold by retail shoe dealers everywhere. Look for name and price on bottom.
 That Douglas uses Cor onaColt proves there is value in Douglas shoes. Corona Is the highest grade Pat.Leather made,
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

Other Worlds to Conquer-Rose-"i think, Clarence. We had better move to ar other hotel.' Clarence-''Why. Rose, we are delightfully."- situated" Rose-'I know, Clarence; but the people here have seen all my silk waists Town and Country.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Iaruest Bottle in the World.

The largest glass bottle ever blown has recently been made for exhibition at the St. Louis exposition. It holds 45 gallons. and required 40 pounds of molten glass. drawn from the furnace and shaped on the end of huge blowing pipe.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

kitty-"So you have been to Paris. You must have had nice time there, you un- derstand the language so perfectly, you know" Bessie-"Why, the fact IS, though you'd hardly believe 1t. they speak such queer French there it's quite impossib to converse with them with any degree of in- telligenee. Boston Transcript.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

anonymous communications? 7" Mdgett- "No; not unless the writers names are signed to them" Fidgett@"Yes. l suppose that does make difference; never thought of that. ."-Boston Transcript
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

you think she Will make you a wise. steady, reliable wife% Why, mothaw," exclaimed ChoAy, the very ideah She makes the most delicious fudge! Weally! Balti-
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

''I see smallpox broke o1t al one of the suburban jails recently. That's rather fun ny, ism { it - Yes; but il would have been still funnier If the guards had managed to catch .N-PhiIadelphia Ledger.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

Poverty brings many strange landlords Chicago Daily News.
 eAe-.11l never forget my teeflnes when you asked me to marry you. He-"Nhy, was 1t such hard thing 10 answer" She No, but you were Sucn a soft thing to an swer Philadelphia Press.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

McJigger-"Poorf fellow Hes terribly cut up because Miss Oldenrtch rejected him" Thingumbob@" Rejected himE thought she'd jump at a proposal. McJigger-" She was gong to, but first she asked him if he would love her when she was old. and he absent-mindediy replied: I do.' ''-Phila delphla Press.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

Papa" said little Tommy Taddells, "what Is the game of authors = "The game Of authors, Tommy replied Mr Taddells, lis to sell their books '-Smart Set.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

Obstinacy Is ever most positive when it n most Tn the wrong Madam Necker.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Pleasant Time in Prospect.

The Manifestations, man. Are you go ing to shave me with that razor:
 Barber-That will do all right. l rely on my strength.-Stray Stories.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
Not Competent to Judge.

Cholly-That was clevah thing you said to Freschy lawst night.
 Miss Pepprey-Who told you?
 Cholly-Why. I-er-heard you say it.
 Miss Pepprey-Yes. but who told you 1t was sclever?-Philadelp Press.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as cough cure.-J: w 0'Brien 800 Third Ave, N, Minneapolis, Mnn., Jan. 6, 1900.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

No muss or failures made with Putnam Fadeless Dyes.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
To Cure n Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
WORN OUT, DRAGGED OUT,

Mrs. Tressie Nelson, 422 Broad St., Nashville, Tenn, writes:
 "As Peruna has done me world Ofgood, / feel in duty bound 10 Tell off, in hopes fhaf if may neef fhe eye Of some woman who has suf- fered as have.
 For five years / really did not know what q perfectly well day was, and if did nor have headache, had backache or q pain sOme- where and reaILyfi was nof worth fhe enOrfI made 10 Keep going.
 A good friend advised me 10 use Peruna and was glad 10 fry any. thing, and am very pleased to say that six bottles made new woman Of me and have no more pains and life looks bright again. Airs. TreSsie Nelson.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
w. L. DOUGLAS s3.so & 8 SHOES SsISN Ss5g.

You can save from $3 to $5 yearly by wearing W. L. Douglas S3. 50 or S3 shoes.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01

have discovered that the depression of hot weather and the rigors they have been in the habit of attributing to malaria, quickly disappear when they use Peruna. This is why Peruna is so popular with them. Peruna provides clean mucous mem branes, and the clean mucous membranes do the rest.
 Ifyou do not derive prompt and satis- factory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full staten of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable ad1 vice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sauitarium, Columbus, O.
The Monticellonian., 1903-10-01
McGEES BABY ELiXIR

contains no opium or poisons of any kind G cate baby without harm. Also recommende
 stomach. Pleasant to take. Guaranteed to
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-01-24

this is the time to find out. Many
people go through life suffering with
severe headaches that a suitable pair
of glasses would entirely cure. Some
people do not see we'll and do not
know it. Some Of these are called
clumsy or dull, when they are
really not to blame. Remember this
may especially apply to school child
rem and their dislike for study. Some
find it very hard to get away during
business houls, SO l am prepared for
this with special lignht;rg system,
and can make examinations evenings
as well as any time.
Dr.. p Kornblum.
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and is worthy of the profession. But
we regret to say there are few pa
pers affected with editors who seem to
think-if they think-that profanity
and vulgarity are the evidence OF
genius. Such papers are not fit to EN-
ter decent homes, and their editors
should be made to depend upon low
fl ung vulgarity for support, which
would result in their speedy extinc-
ton. And that is consumation de-
voutely to be wished. Why do moral,
religious thinking people allow such
putrid minds to vomit their filth into
the pure home circles of Mississippi?
Let us have decency in office, in social
life, in private life, and especially in
our newspapers.
Senatobia Democrat: A wood IA
mine is Senatobia's latest affection.
Stove wood is worth from So cents to
81. so per load. On account of our
good { y roads it is almost impossible
! for load of wood to be hauled from
any direction. When wagon load
reaches town great number of buy
ers surround it and it generally goef
through the method of the "highest
bidder for cash before it is disposed
of.
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Dr.. P. Kornb1oom,
Office under GresnsiIIe Inn.
SOMETHING THAT SHOULD IN
TEREST YOU.

AsI am anxious that the general
public should see and acknowledge
that have one Of the finest and most
complete rooms in the state for refrac-
ton and optical work, l will for the
next 80 days make thorough and
complete examination absolutely
free.
NV Office is new, and fitted with the
latest electrical Instruments and every
appliance necessary for a thorough
and scientific examination. Possibly
thsi offer does not appeal to you, as
Won see the free examination adver-
tisement every day. Possibly the fol-
lowing definitions will help you. An
oculist.is a physician and surgeon
who makes a speciality of treating eyes
for diseases and troubles needing sur
Rical treatment, besides making The
examination for rerfactive errors.
An optician, in its strictest sense, is
q person who grinds lenses and fits
DfOpoI lIaI00b W AdCOc, OOcAOAO0 @A-'@-c
and selling optical instruments. A re-
fructionist is one who. with proper IN
struments, measures the refraction Of
the eye and fits proper lenses to correct
malformaitons and relieve strains
upon the ocular muscles.
The position of the refractionist IL
one of great responsibility, for ne
must be able to recognize diseases OF
treatening conditions, and must know
when it is unsafe to prescribe glasses
and when the case should be PLACED
in the hands Of the Ilhysician ant
nR yeon.
The time required for thorougl
tcisntifc examination is from one Z
two hours, and with the knowledge
experience and skill necessary, must
under ordinary circumstances, be pai'
for.
!. You will understand what thi
oaer means, and if there is th
rliehtest doubt in regard to your eye
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-01-24
For SALE.

Residence at Carrollton, Miss. /; 4
rooms, kitchen, hall, plenty of gallery,
pantry, chests, china closets, store
rooms, wood, coal and poultry houses,
good garden, we'll, etc. Size of lot
94x4S3 feet, adjoining public school
grounds. Price reasonable. A bar
gain for anyone wishing to move to
the hills for health and advantage Of
a fine school. For further particulars
write GIL. Curry, CarrOllton. Miss.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-01-24
CREDITORS NOTICE.

In the District Court of the United
Ssates. For the western Division of
the Southern District of Mississippi
In Bankruptcy. IN THE MATTER OF
GREENV1LLE GROCERY | In Bank
COMPANY. Bankrupt J ruptcy,
To!The Creditors of Said GREEN
WILLIE GROCERY COMPANY. of
Greenville, In the County OF Washing
ton and District aforesaid, Bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on Deem
ber29 1902, the said Greenvile Grocery
Co, was DULY adjudicated bankrupt:
and that the fret meeting of theircred-
torsswill be at the Office of Thomas q
Rose. in Greenville, Miss, on Feb IS,
1903 at II O'Clock at which time the
said creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint trustee, examine the
bankrupt and tranact such other bust
ness as may properly come before said
meeting
Vicks burg, Miss. Jan 20, 1903.
M. D. LANDAU,
Referee 10 Bankruptcy
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FOR SALE.

Extra Seed Cotton-We have Sc
letced, for planting, the seed from the
first pickings of the very best crops
wehave handled this season.
The seed are from cottons grown by
the neighbors of J.B. Allen, Port Glib
son, Miss. from his Accessible" va
riety, and uniformly Ia to 5-e
inch staple, sold at 10 cents per
pound.
We can sell limited quantity, +.
o. b. cars, Port Gibson, Miss. the
following prices er bushel, 'do7uts
ton $50; five or ten ton lots, 2 . en-
ton. w. o. Craig @ -
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WANTED.

Position as plantation manager.
Have had experiecne in all Of its
branches of business, except saw mill
inxg. Am 26 years old, was raised on
plantation and have been in the
Delta for the past five years, situated
near Greenville. References given. Ad'
dress Box 5, Drewton, Ark.
can accommodate a limited number
of boarders convenient to Valley depot
Nice location.
MRS. E. w. BAKER,
Edison street.
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For Sale.

The comfortable and convenient
residence of Mrs. j. Henry Chap.
pelI at 1O7 North Broadway. Cen
traIly located. All modern con
veniences. For>sale on reasonable
terms. Apply on premises to
MRS. j. HENRY CHAPPELI..
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WANTS.
SOMETHING NEW

And practic he MCGEE adjust
ible skirt Up e. d.. This skirt ca
be adjusted C any size or figure. In
is the be I'd most perfect fitting
skirt MAJ You should see it. We
have the exclusive sale
E. G. Marshall,
6 Walnut street.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-01-24
Lost! Lost!

Speckled Pointer dog, 2 years old
White dog, black specks and both ears
black. Tall, rawboned, long tail.
Finder will be rewarded with $40 and
no questions asked. Come or address
Times.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-01-24
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

The mercantile firm of Stein and
Goodman, Of Bourbon, Miss, has dis
solved partnership, Mr.. Goodman retir-
ing and L. Stien continuing the
business under his own name.
L. Stein.
s. Goodman,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-01-24
FOR SALE CHEAP.

Desirable residence in tn orough re-
pair, three acres of land and necessary
out buildings, in healthy town, CEN
trally located, with excellent schools.
Address Moncure Dabney, Vicksburg,
Miss.
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WANTED.

V position as stenographer. Expert
service guaranteed. References. Ad-
dress Times office.
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FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN

A large Buck Brilliant Stove for
store, church or hall. 3 small stoves,
l Fine Roll Top office desk. Apply
this week at Robinsons Bankrupt Store.
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of residence as stated
Wltness the Honorable nc, NILES.
Judge of the said Court and the seal
thereof, at Jackson, Miss. in said DIS
trict, on the Il day OF Jan 1908
L. B. MOSELEY Clerk,
J.H. SHORT, D. c.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-01-24

Carrollton Conservative Journalism
is noble profesison.x AS whole,
he press of Mississippi is heightened
n principle and. lofty in sentime nj
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FOR SALE.

The Hazlehurst residence on Main
Street. All modern convcniences. For
terms apply to
EVERMAN & STONE.
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FOR RENT.

Furnished rooms for gentlemen or
couple for light house keeping at 1908
Washington Ave.
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FOR SALE.

NY house and two lots on race
track for sale. A. Rebuhm.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-01-24

A large proportion of Headaches,
Nervousness, Hysteria, Insomnia, 10
caused by eye strain. The removal OF
the cause effects permanent cure.
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The Only
Exclusive
Up-to-Date
Optical Parlor
in the State.

Mary, Mary, why so contrary?
Suffering ache and pain,
All the trouble that you have,
Is cause your eyes you strain.
Get a pair of GLASSES
Fitted good and true,
You never will be happy
Mary till you do.
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RAPID GROWTl

The Cumberland Telephone & 1elssl1s
has issued statement of its business Na I
December. 1902, and the continues incssA''
Der of Subscribers Is shown as follows
Number of Subscribers. December
1st, 1902 oo,kl
Number added during the month 3 3'0st
Number discontinued %,VS'
Net increase for the month
Total Subscribers, December 3tst,
1902,