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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-12-11
Venice Flooded.

Venice. Italy.-As a result of the ex-
tremely bad weather accompanied by
a violent wind which has prevailed for
some days, Venice was almost entirely
under water for few hours recently.
At the piazza of the cathedral of st.
Mark the food rose to height CT four
feet, while inside the cathedral the
water was so high as to threaten seri-
Gus damage.
Gondolas had to be used from shop
to shop doors until bridges were i'm
provised by the firemen, the ordinary
bridges having disappeared The water
gradually subsidized.
There is a fear that unless the
weather changes there will be another
flood. 1860
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-12-11
PANAMA PLOT.
Life Of Gen. huertas Il Is Said
Was Aimed al,

There Was Also Scheme To Induce
the Garrison at Panama to Revolt
Discovery Of the Plan Was Made
Through a Letter-Four Alleged
Conspirstors We're Former Colon.
bans Who lad Taken Oath Of A..
leciance.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-12-11

BY the act OF June 20, lSoI, the CoH
gress authorized the President to en-
ter into treaty with Colombia for the
building of the canal across the
Isthmus of Panama; it being provided
that in the event of failure to secure
such treaty after the lapse of a rea-
sonable time, recourse should be had
to building canal through Nicaragua,
1t has not been necessary to consider
this alternative, as am enabled to
lay before the Senate a treaty provid-
ing for the building of the canal across
the Isthmus of Panama. This was the
route which commended itself to the
deliberate judgment of the Congress,
and we can now acquire by treaty the
right to construct the canal over this
route. The question now, therefore, is
not by which route the Isthmian canal
shall be built. for that question has
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
Loves Strategy

~ HILL tore down the steps OF the
IL Belvidere and headed for me.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
WHAT A PRETTY WORLD THIS IS.
BEAUTIES SURROUND COUNTRY DWElLER.

n preny stood
hill In Yellowstone Park with filed with grazing elk and
his and the early sun driving the great banks Of dark cloud.
nation earth! But showed trait of the mar which Is ovabe and
you sleep in country
the the mice Whispering
You it.
but the husk mattress the most comfortable thing earth and you'd
The lot wouldn't mind
and maybe dad But the up the quilt
and breeches all dressed GOSH bully times collars
cuffs stockings shoes Then the tin wash basin on the
bench beside the kitchen and doused Yourself with cool water from the
pigs Siucang peevishy
The spotted sucking the end oHa and butng OCCASION
and his blue and red throat sent forth continual roll eocb blue
that the world would happiness
from him.
milking yard You
walked the winding path through the lot warm In the
sand there and there were hes the side that not good for bare
feet The humble already thistle blossoms and
quarreng with the yellow butterflies of purple thorough
full of diamond dwdp cpmunk that lived in the
his And dad He's had
gravy potatoes and sdG cakes with new maple syrup
Oh Lord Oh Lord who wouldn't all those things
The world is pretty
along in the blue that looks like flake You its faint
BILE that God Is sending somewhere for purpose! Does mean rain
are Watching IL VIM heop WHY
that halo of heat that woods beyond the
fellow Those
S" m n us %" sH up 70. Silver ' e ons @
little wooy acp"rs hanging by his thread from that branch here
asleep.
n
blossoms the birds the "s the blue sky the green woods. the singing
brooks and all the world which indeed pretty on for five good
cs"oncle pretty LOU"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
CARS TO RUN SWIFTLY WITHOUT WHEELS.

MODEL OF ATBERTSON MAGNETIC TRAIN.
Letters patent been
arcadng
New York
which will
300 miles hour Is the
Delaware Railroad
the disposal for the working scheme
practicable hitherto believed
heavier the load the needed
proved
brief g
with powerful electric
slide lit the
the engineer the train would
which
propelled
claimed
the possible the friction
wholly
system q this vibration
would making
prsanm onward greater
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13

sand made an apparently solid bot.
tom. Perhaps 1t was solid and the
pile driver would sink only n couple
Of Inches at II stroke. Again the pile
might 90 through the crust and sink
out Of sight ut the second stroke. In
other places the mud was so soft under
the crust that 1t would not bear the
weight OF the construction train with.
out some device to ald In the support.
In such a case planks were laid eight
feet to the south Of the perma nent
.rOadbed, Il temporary track laid and
light cars OF rock were sent out 10
be dumped over the side. forming the
permanent road
When the water was reached the
temporary track was extended by sand
bags. These were loaded on RATS and
piled out to the place desired. There
they were piled into piers. ana timber
stringers were placed across. the track
being laid on these. II was In this
way that the first quagmlre was
rea chcd.
According to the best information
Obtainable. the two qua gmircs have
already cost the company about $1,000.
600 more than estimated. while with
good luck from this time on the work
on the lake portion OF the undcrtak Ii ny
cannot cost less than SiOOO,OOO.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
----97~-@----@-"
SWALLOW ROAO6EO
Cut.OH Across Salt Lake Proves Hard
20 Build.


20 Build.
The attempt OF the Union Pacific
railroad to build n roadbed across the
Great salt lake has proved more
formidable undertaking than the en-
gineers expected. Roadbed after
rosdbed has disappeared In the nav
OF a Quagmlre. while human lives as
well ns cars aud locomotives have been
lost In these quicksands. There are
two Of these Iuagnilres and Southern
Pacific engineers believe the eastern
qua gnlires Is the result Of the wash
Ing down for centuries OF silt from
the Bear river. This has filled In u
deep canyon and they believe persist.
ence will result In finding the solid
bottom. While they do not Offer TO
explain the other luagmire, they be.
lleve the same result may be obtained
there.
The greatest difficulty IL expected In
the western Quagmire, which Is now
giving most trouble. Here the wind
sweeps the entire length of the lake
ana the waves are high. The water Is
thirty rect ueep' IL IN the intention
to build ten miles OF trestle across this
portion. but 80 far the foundation has
not been secured.
The engineers have decided Oh an
experiment which they hope will solve
the problem. They have started on
the building OF immense cradles" Of
timber. which will he filled with stone
ana lowered into the lake. by anchor
Ing these carefully and binding them
closely together It Is hoped that they
will stand the strain.
All manner of expedlents have been
necessary to carry Oh the work. says
the New York Herald. Trouble begaI,
as soon as the lake was entered. Areas
were encountered where the salt and
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
THE DEAF AND BLIND.

a boor who never saw but with his eyes.
Whose dull ears told him all he ever
heard.
Proved without doubt that "Soul" was
but q word
without a meaning; and that para.
"God"--"Heaven"-these were nothing
more than lies:
That "lmmortalty" was quite absurd,
"Created" misprint--please read "oc-
Cured"
He proved all this, for he was very wise.
And not one flaw showed In his argu-
ments;
His word has stood the test of many
years.
And It will stand the tests Of centuries;
Yet each true heart knows with faith
IT'S true for those who hear but with
their ears-
Only for those who see but with their
eyes!
indianapolis Sentinel.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
Rcsentinv an Insult,

"Thls. I suppose" said the visitor.
sis the gun your great.grandfather eur.
ried through the revolution;"
Most assurcdly not" haughtlly rc.
piled Cadlelgh Rich. ",rhat was his
gun. but his man carried 1t for him. of
course. "-Philadelphia Press.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
The Ring She DID No, Get.

Stella-Mabel lost a diamond ring.
Bella--TOO bad! How did 1t hap
pen?
Jack didn't propose. Smart Set.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13

Most men cease to be cynics before
they are 30 years OF age.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13

And. TO make long story short, We
are engaged.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-19

Mr.. Jeff Nixon, one of the good
old citizens of Tolarville, was in our
city this morning
Miss LOWE Booker and Mr.. Ben
Ferrell were married on ednesday,
Feb. 4th, at the home Of the bride
We wish the young couple much hap
piness.
Messrs 0, w. Nixon and Charlie
Shuttleworth passed through Cox
burg Sunday eve.
The Valentine drawing at Mrs. M.
P. McBride's on the 18th was a BIZ
success.
Bro. Scarborough failed to fill his
regular appointment here on the 2nd
Sunday on account of the extreme
wet weather. With best wishes,
SUNSHINE AND GLADNESS.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-19
TCHULA.

Mr.. Ira Jones who has announced
for county treasurer, should receive
a hearty support from the voters OF
the county. He is a good business
man and excellent gentleman, and if
elected will doubtless serve the peo-
pie to the satisfaction of all.
The Tchula Produce Co. made a
large shipment of hides and furs to
St. Louis during the week.
The Ladies K. of H. had a large
meeting Friday. We think several
rode the goat
The pay car arrived last Saturday
and gladdened the heart of many Of
our "sons of toll"
Capt. S, D. Gwin made a business
trip to Yazoo City last Friday. He
returned in the evening.
s. Cox left Monday for st.
Louis where he went to purchase a
large stock of goods for the Tchula
Commercial company.
DR.. Henry Christmas left Monday
for Biloxi, to attend the meeting of
the grand lodge F. A. M.
7. ]. Wyatt was among the Tchula
delegation who left on Monday for
Biloxi to attend the lodge conven-
tion.
Reuben Marks has accepted a po-
sition with his father, A. Marks, and
will be glad to see his friends.
j. M. Fine will leave in few days
for Memphis for the purpose of buy
ing a nobby and up to-date line of
spring goods.
Mrs Emma Johnson of Pickens
has purchased the E. M. Day pro-
perty here. The price paid was Sl625
spot cash, This is evidence sufficient
to show that Tchula is on the BOOM
Our popular conductor, Jeff Will
liams, is again on the road between
Tchula and Greenwood.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-19
How's This!

ys,We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Props, Toledo, 0.
We the undersigned, have known
F. ]. Cheney for the last Is years.
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and finan-
cially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggist,
Toledo, @. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surface Of the system.
Price, Toe. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-19
meeting of the grand lodge.

Mr.. ?. S. Baker has been in Lex
ington for the past week, waiting OF
his brother. Mr.. Will Baker, who has
been quite sick. We are glad tc
learn that he is gradually improving
DR.. L. L. Johnson arrived home q
short time since from Central Amer
ica.
Mr.. Ben Evans, son of our esteem
ed friend Mr.. Y. W Exams. is quite
sick at this time.
Miss Annie Stokes arrived Satur-
day at the home of DR.. J. T. Buck
after a stay Of two years in Texas.
Miss Vergie Streater is spending a
few days in Lexington with her sis
ter Mrs. Mamie Diggs.
Mr.. Jim Steel left not long since
for Vlcksburg and other points.
Mrs. Barrow of Walden, is a guest
at the home of her sister Mrs. J. A.
Steele.
After service Sunday it was our
pleasure to entertain the following
) Jung people: Misses Mary Chatham
and Pet Rogers of near Emory;
Misses Johnie and Lille Herbert of
Sweet Water; Mr.. Henry Rodgers of
Providence, Miss; Willie May Lee
and Mr.. Tom Steel of Acona. Being
with such a merry party has ten
dency to make one feel young again.
Master John Hamilton Wolton en-
tertained a number of little friends
yesterday at a birthday dinner.
Mr.. Bob Hill is on a visit to the
old folks at home" this week.
Mrs. Emma johnson is at home
again after a week or two spent in
Memphis.
Allen Weatherall a colored man
living on Mr.. J. D. WaltonS place has
lost four grown children with typhoid
fever since Christmas.
1t was our delightful privilege to
spend last Friday in the hospitable
home of mesdames P. NJ. & X. H.
Diggs.
While there, we were shown some
beautiful house hold articles which
was manufactured from wool, of Mr..
Diggs own produce.
1t goes to prove that sheep raising
can be made profitable in this country.
Mr. G. B. Clover of Sheppardtown
was out on business last week.
Mr.. W. P. Warner expects to leave
in day or two for the Hospital in
Memphis, where he goes for treat
ment Nancy Patterson.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-19
The Natchez Bulletin publishes the

The Natchez Bulletin publishes the
following comment on Mr.. Fox's can
didacy for governor. Its theory is
at least interesting, future devel-
opements will show whether or not it
is correct. 1T is now pretty certain
that Hon. Andrew Fuller Fox, of West
Point is, going to become candidate
for the gubernatorial nomination, and
the press bureau at Jackson has al
ready forecasted his election. How
this is going to affect the chances of
Judge Crivz, who also halls from West
Point, is something that remains to
be seen, but the impression is grow
ing that Critz will pull out of the con-
test just as soon as he can decently
do so, either for business" or other
r easons.
The Bulletin has very little doubt
that the Judge was induced to enter
the race as the administration candi-
date, but finding him weak, it was
deemed wise to turn elsewhere for a
stronger and more promising candi-
date.
This theory is confirmed by reason
of the fact that the Jackson press
bureau first made a concerted effort
to create a sentiment for Congress
man Fox, and is now industriously en-
gagged in booming his candidacy. The
bureau" is dominated wholly by the
administration, most if not all, it's
members being engaged in one ca
pacity or another in the service Of the
State, and it is only fair to assume
that they are only too ready to obey
the behests Of the powers that be.
This deplorable condition Of affairs,
yet nevertheless it apparently exists,
and will continue to exist until the
people of the State arise in their
might and purify the conditions at
jackson.
Congressman Fox is accredited with
being quite an able man and we have
no doubt he is or he would not have
been twice elected to Congress from
Mississippi, but if he is actually max
ing the race as the administration
candidate there would be no improve
ment in existing political con-
ditions in the State were he elected,
nor do we believe his election will be
possible under such circumstances,
and with such backing. What the
masses Of Mississippi should demand
is the cleansing Of the Augean stables
at Jackson, and should see that it is
done. They have the power to do
this, with the opportunity Of exercis-
ing it at the August primaries, and
we shall be somewhat surprised if they
fail to do SO. -Natchez Bulletin.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-19

for life. That was his first trouble
in his life and the second, he was
defeated in being our next sheriff OF
in other words, the county in which
he lived. EXPOSE.
Well, news is scarce, and rain anC
mud plentiful.
We are glad to learn that Miss
Pearl Wallace, who has been sick, is
up again.
Mrs. Mary Tyson was in our little
city shopping on Monday afternoon
One of our old friends, Mrs. E. H
Bates, is spending few weeks with
Mrs. Myrtle Wallace. She will de-
part soon for Jackson and Vicksburg.
Mr.. Gid Rogers of Pickens, was in
the vicinity last Thursday.
We are sorry to learn that Mrs.
Minnie Parrish is on the sick list, and
hope she will soon recover.
Several of our citizens made a bus
mess trip to Yazoo City last Thurs
day, and owing to the condition of
the roads, due to recent rains, was
compelled to remain in our sister city
several days.
Miss Jessie Wilkes spent several
days with her cousins, the Misses
Wallace, Taking lessons on tie guitar.
We hear that she is learning real
fast.
Misses Eula Rogers and Annie
Lunsford called on Miss Mamie Ed
wards Sunday of last week.
Messrs D. J. and Lewis Nixon,
managers Of the county farm, made a
pleasant call at the home Of Mr.. J. F.
Wallace last Sunday evening. They
brought their graphophone along and
rendered a number Of selections which
we're enjoyed hugely.
Mr.. Blackwell is very sick with
dropsy. We hope he will have a
speedy recovery.
One of our good old citizens, Mr..
Dave Edwards, was seen this morn
ing. He didn't appear to wear very
bright smile; guess it is on account Of
SO much dry (?) weather. Lets be
like Sunshine Mr.. Edwards, and
always wear bright smile.
We think few more showers will
settle the dust.
Messrs Hardy Wallace and Willie
Neatherland Of Eden, spent Sunday
before last with home folks here.
Mr.. Willie Paul Of Cypress, was
circulating among old friends and
acquaintances here yesterday.
Mr.. Will Pierce Of Eulogy, has the
mail contract from Coxburg to Eb-
eLezer.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-19
COXBURG.

1t won't be long before the roads
will be full Of office seekers. Ladies
tie your poodle dog you all may know
its customary for the office seekers to
treat their friends to whiskey, oysters,
fine Havana cigars and anything they
wish. Now readers you may think
this is a fish story, but it is as true
as the stars, friend of mine was
running for the sheriff office long
years ago when | was a little boy.
He was we'll to do, young and fine
looking man, well accomplished. He
was engaged to be married to a beau
tiful young lady of the same town.
But he turned his little finger over his
thump too often one day which knock
ed him higher than a kite.
In the spring he gave his sweet
heart an owl, one of those big hoo-hoo
owls which she kept hanging in the
hall at night.
She named him after her sweet
heart D. B.
After treating his friends to whis-
ky, oysters and cigars, he was pretty
tolerably "how come you So. Asick-
or child than he was never lived, he
stepped off a few spaces from the
crowd and began vomiting, some of
his friends had a little poodle dog
with them, poor little thing it was not
an Office seeker, but was seeking his
dinner, when he saw the the oysters
falling on the ground he thought it
was time for him to make his jack.
The oysters would have been all right
If they had not been mixed with whis-
ky and cigar smoke but the whisky
killed him instantly. Mr.. B. looked
down at his feet and saw the little
dog was dead, he was almost covered
with oysters and whisky. He re-
marked to his friends we'll boy re-
membered drinking the whisky and
remembered eating the oysters and |
remembered smoking the cigar, but
I'll be id if / remember eating the
pup. That night when going home
he mistook his way and went to his
sweet-hearts house he made SO much
fuss plundering in he woke up his
sweet hearts pet, it tapped its
wings and said hoo-hoo. .hoo-hoo-hoo
are you D. B. the best friend you
got, don't shoot, ha, ha, ha, ha, !
hardly knew you, I'm SO id drunk |
hardly know myself. This called
his sweet heart to give him the G, B,
she did not know that he was a dist
pated man, and as she was not &C.
customed to q life Of that kind she
turned the back Of her hand On him
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-19
FOR SAFE KEEPING.
Noah Lindsey the man who turned States Evidence in Jail here

Kosciusko, over Lindsey's turning
States evidence, and threats Of all
kind were in the air, so the county
officials decided it was healthier for
Lindsey to be brought to Lexington.
He may be kept here until the court
meets at Kosciusko in March.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-19

Last Tuesday deputy sheriff Wal
lace of Alfalfa county, arrived here
with Noah Lindsey, the man who
turned states evidence in the trial
of the white Caps at Kosciusko
recently. There has been much in
dignation among the friends of the
men who were recently indicted at
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-19
ACONA.

Acona, Miss, Feb. 18th, '03.
Editor Progress-Advertiser:
Everything changes, even the
weather. Yesterday was too warm
to have fires, and today too cold ia
keep warm by a blazing fire.
Mr.. H. E. Buck, DR.. ]. 4. Buck and
wife left Monday, despite the sleet
and snow, for Biloxi, where the doc
tor and Mr.. Buck will attend the
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-19

In his card announcing his candi-
dacy for governor, Hon. A. F. Fox
says Il congratulate the state on
the recent enactment Of a law requir-
ing all nominations for Office to be
made by primary elections, thus Sc
curing to every voter the right and
opportunity to express his choice by
ballot" L. F. Noel is the author of
the primary election law and was the
prime mover in it's enactment. 1t is
rather singular that all of Mr.. NoePs
opponents find the enjoyment If the
results achieved in so large a meas
are by Mr. Noel to be cause for con-
graduation Of the people of the state.
What more valuable testimonial of
his worth as public officer could he
have?
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-19
Administration Notice

In the estate of Ned Rounds deceased.
Notice is here by given to all persons having
claims against the estate OF Ned Rounds dec
eased to have the same probated and register
ed J. r. Cunningham chancery clerk of
Holmes County, by whom letters OF adminis-
tration were granted me on said estate Jan
9th 1908. Failure TO probate said claims within
one year viii bar them. '
Yves Rounds.
oIo-nQ Administr ratop
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-19
A Painful Accident.

Mr.. l.. A. Lee, former Lexing-
tonian, but now of Memphis, was re-
Gently severely hurt, as the following
clipping from one of the late papers
show:
Mr.. L. A. Lee, the liveryman, met
with serious accident on the new
plank road on Crockett street. The
horse that he was driving was full
of life, having been in the stable for
several weeks and not accustomed to
the plank road, became frightened
and unmanageable and ran away
throwing Mr.. Lee out ami badly
hurting him about the left hip. Mr..
Lee was brought to his home in the
ST. James hotel and medical aid call
ed. While in a badly bruised and
painful condition it is not thought
that the accident will prove fatal.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-19
Administrator.
2-12-03

Supervisor Back, DR.. ]. 7. Buck
and wife are representing Acona at
Biloxi this week.
For sale Two fine mules. Apply to
Baxter Wilson.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-19
OVER THE COUNTY
Summary OF Weeks Happenings IN Neigh
bonhoods cAaiacenfto 10 Lexington, as Chron-
icledby Progress-cAduezhser Correspondents

accommodations intended for this department the
te should reach the Office later than Wednesday preceding
Of publication to insure printing that weeks issue