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The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
Oldest Twins in the World.

The county of Holmes boasts, and
no doubt with clear title, to the
claim that within her borders live
the oldest twins in the United
States, if not in the world. They
are Betsy and Della Randall, col
ored, who have recently celebrated
their 103d birthday in fitting style.
They live on a farm few miles
north of the town of Lexington, and
are both hale and hearty and able to
do as much work as the average per-
son of little more than half their
years. They were brought to Mis-
sissippi about sixty years ago, and
it is said that their descendants,
who number in the hundreds, are
scattered from one end of the State
to the other.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
MISSISSIPPI EXHIBITS
WHAT THE STATE IS ASKED TO
SHOW AT THE WORLyS FAIR.
The BEST OF EVERYTHING WANTED
Commissioner Henry Issues Circular
Naming the Various Products
Desired From the State
for the Big st. -
Louis Show.

Jackson, Miss, Sept. Is. - State
Commissioner R. H. Henry has issued
a circular to county commissioners
and others naming list of the prin-
cipal products of this State desired
for the Worlds Fair at st. Louis.
Products will be assembled at central
points in the different counties and
shipped to jackson, where they will
be stored, assorted, classified and
sent to ST. Louis during the winter.
The circular will be found in full
below. Read 1t, and make up your
mind to assist in getting up the Mis-
sissippi exhibit:
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
University Of Mississippi Opens.

The University of Mississippi be-
gan its fifty-fourth session last week.
1t was the most suspicious opening
the institution ever had, and the in
creased attendance of more than 800
students indicates that the action of
the board Of trustees in establishing
the new schools of medicine and
teachers training meets with the APP
proval of the citizens of the State.
The new buildings add greatly to
the convenience and comfort of the
students, and will enable the faculty
to make this a banner year in uni
yersitv work.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
Archives and History.

The following notice has been
sent out by Director Rowland to the
trustees of the department Of ar
chives and history:
Il am directed by Gen. Stephen
D. Lee, president of the board OF
trustees of the department of ar
chives and history, to inform you
that the annual meeting of the trus-
tees Of said board will be held in
Jackson, Miss, October 8, 1903, at
8 o'clock pm. The coming meeting
is most important, and your pres
enee is urgently requested"
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
County Fairs.

County fairs will be in full swing
In Mississippi in few days, and
the prospect is that they are going
to be more attractive and receive a
larger patronage than ever before,
because of the fact that the farmers
are In better shape than for many
seasons, and the wave of prosperity
has rolled over every community in
the State. The Grenada County
Fair begins on the 9th of October
and lasts week; the East Missis-
sippi and West Alabama Fair be-
gins at Columbus On the 18th of
October and lasts three days, among
the attractions being a game of foot
ball between the Agricultural and
Mechanical College of Mississippi
and the University of Alabama.
The Lefore County Fair opens on
the 18th Of October and lasts two
days. One of the features of this
fair will be a grand flower and
trades parade through the streets of
Greenwood. A citizen who has made
it rule to take in some of these
fairs every year states that one of
the most noticeable things in such
communities is the great number of
fine horses, cows, chickens, hogs and
pet stock generally that may be seen
at these gatherings. A spirit of
generous rivalry seems to permeate
the very atmosphere about county
towns where fairs are held, and there
is not the slightest doubt Of an in
creased thrift and prosperity on all
the farms for miles around.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
HORTICULTURE.

Under this head is solicited every
variety of fruits, vegetables and
flowers grown in this State, the fresh
fruit and vegetables to be gathered
and shipped next spring; the canned
and preserved articles to be secured
wherever possible and assembled this
fall.
Fresh Fruits-The finest varieties of
peaches, apples, pears, plums, cher
rieS, grapes, strawberries, blackber-
ries, dewberries, raspberries, figs,
apricots, pomegranites, nectarines,
etc, grown in the State; also nuts
of all kinds, pecans, walnuts, hick-
orynuts, chestnuts, chinquapins, etc.
Preserved Fruits-Dried or preserved
in cans or jars, with or without
sugar; preserved in solution-for-
malin, boric acid, zinc, chloride or
other solution. AS it is too late to
preserve many varieties, we must
largely depend upon friends to con-
tribute, loan or sell us their collec-
tiOns.
VeqetabIes-Best selection and finest
grades of tomatoes, radishes, beans,
cabbage, turnips, okra, caulifower,
asparagus, egg plants, onions, po-
tatoes, celery, lettuce, cucumbers,
etc.
Preserved Vegetables-Held in solu-
ton in glass jars as fruit is pre-
served.
Nursey Stock-With methods of prop
agating, grating, growing and Gull
tivating.
Plants, Flowers, Etc.-Under this
head is solicited all kinds OF plants,
shrubs, seed, bulbs, flowers and
vines cultivated in floral gardens.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
RED LIGHT IN SMALLPOX.
Reported to Be Helpful in Prevent.
ing Designation and Death
from Suppuratfon.

Finsen states that it may be consid-
cred an irrefutable fact that daylight,
and especially the chemical rays, has a
most injurious effect on the course of
smallpox, as the suppuration of the YES
icles is due to the effect of light, says
the New York Medical Journal. Conse-
quently, it is possible to avoid the sup
Duration and its consequences by pro-
tecting the patients from the action of
light. On the other hand, light seems to
have no action on the smallpox infection
itself, and death caused by the latter can
not be prevented by excluding the chem
ical rays; but the avoidance of suppura-
ton is OF the greatest Importance, as
the suppuration stage Is most danger
Gus, and the greatest number of deaths
are due to suppuration.
Further, the numerous complications
and sequelae due to suppuration may be
avoided, as well as the disfguring pit
ting. Since smallpox is disease In
which the public health authorities
oblige the patient to go into particular
hospital, he has right to ask that he
shall not there be unnecessarily exposed
to dangers that may be fatal, or are at
least liable to disfigure him for life. II
must be considered absolutely unwar-
rantable on the part of the public health
authorities to treat serious cases OF
smallpox in which suppuration might be
expected, in hospitals where patients
are exposed to daylight. As to the pri-
vate physician, it must be considered
a gross shortcoming if, as soon as he
diagnosticates smallpox, he does not
make preparations to prevent the pa
tient from being exposed to daylight
1t is everywhere possible to darken the
windows by curtains, and a candle win
supply all the necessary light.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
Mountain of Maanesia.

A mountain of magnesia near AS
kew, under the bluff adjacent to the
Coldwater river, has been recently
discovered by Geologist Gearon. 1t
is said by the geologist that a strata
Of this material is underlying the
bluff from Beech Springs to dis
lance Of several miles south of As
kew, and is practically inexhausti-
BILE. Its commercial value is indis-
putable, and it is believed the find
will prove bonanza for this Sec
ton.
It is believed that the governor
will appoint George G. Myers to
the position made vacant by the
death Of Capt. Brown. Mr.. Myers
is from Holly Springs, and was a
candidate for the position against
Mr.. Brown at the late State pri-
mary. The appointment will only
hold good until January Is, when
the present State officers go out. A
successor for the full term will be
chosen by the people Of the State at
the November election.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
A. and M. College OPENING.

The Mississippi A. and NJ. Col
lege opened last week with the larg-
est attendance in its history. Five
hundred and fifty students are pres
ent, and a great many more are ex-
pected during the next few days.
State Senator G. "A. McClain, of Wi
mona, made an eloquent address to
the pupils on the possibilities of the
youth Of Mississippi and the grand
work which the college is doing in
training them along industrial lines.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
Safety Of Cotton Crop.

The farmers all over the State
are expressing apprehension for the
safety of the cotton crop. The
nights continue cool, but not enough
now to do further damage. The
fear is not for the extent of damage
that has already been done. Some
farmers are fearful that when the
crop is gathered it will not show up
above a half crop. Others do not
place the damage is high as this, and
confidently believe that a three
quarter crop will be made.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
FISH AND GAM E.

Collection of the wild animals,
birds and fish of the State, mounted
by taxidermists, wanted.
Every variety possible to obtain,
expense of preparing and gathering
to be paid by the State commission.
Fish may be stuffed, preserved in
alcohol or otherwise.
Canned fish, canned oysters and
canned shrimp wanted
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
WOMAN'S WORK,

While t-ere will be no distinctive
Woman's Building at the exposition,
the Director of Exhibits informs the
commissioner that the handiwork of
woman will be taken care Of There
fore every variety of woman's work
is solicited-needle work, art work,
decorative work, etc.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
OTHER EXHIBITS.

While there will be no State ex-
hibits in the buildings set apart for
art, manufactures and machinery,
the exposition company solicits in
dividual exhibits for these buildings,
and the commissioner will glad to
assist any firm, factory, corporation
OF individual in securing space. All
space is free both to States and in
dividuals.
For additional information, or fur
tner instructions, address
r. H. HENRY,
State Commissioner, Jackson, Miss.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
FORESTRY.


AS Mississippi is noted for its fine
timber, hard and soft woods, of which
the State has some $50 varieties, we
should make a showing in the Fores-
try Building the equal Of any State in
the Union.
What is Wanted Samples of all
kinds of timber, specimens of all
varieties of lumber-from the rough
log to the finished product; all
kinds of building wood; wood of
every character for cabinet work;
wood for wheelwright's work; wood
for construction purposes; timber
for spokes, slaves and axe handles;
wood for coopers' use; kiln dry
woods for manufacturing purposes;
dye woods, tanning bark and fra
grant substances; charcoal, gums,
oils, turpentines and resins in all
grades; plants, roots and leaves;
fruits of forest trees, moss and mis-
tletoe; methods Of manipulating
and handling lumber; wagons for
hauling logs to mill; saw mills, log
ging plants, etc.
Timber-We want samples of every
variety of tree, bush and viEe
grown in the forests of Mississippi
pine, oak, hickory, ash, gum, pop
lar, cypress, maple, beech, locust,
elm, walnut, cottonwood, bay, holly,
magnolia, willow, cherry, cedar,
sycamore, etc., shown in uniform
lengths of six feet (when possible)
Logs over three inches should be
sawed or split into slabs, leaving
bark on one side. One slab should
be left rough on the face. showing
natural grain, while the other
should be dressed on the face,
smoothed and polished, showing
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
EDUCATION.

All the latest and most approved
methods in education will be shown in
the Education Building, and schools
and colleges are invited to contribute
to this exhibit. Here will be shown
the work of the elementary grades.
Ugh schools and academies, colleges
and universities, art schools and in
stltutes, agricultural colleges, indus
trial and trade schools, summer
schools, etc.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
PATENTS. RELICS AND cuRIos.

Patents, relics and curios are want
ed-the older and odder the better.
Almost every community has some
thing of this kind. They will be care
fully preserved and returned to the
owners at end of exposition free OF
all cost
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
Struck a Streak Of Iron Ore.

In boring an artesian well at
Jackson last week the contractor
struck, at depth of nearly 1000
feet, as fine Ignite and iron ore
as was ever seen, the vein being sew
eral feet thick.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
A Wall From port Gibson.

Crop advices from Claiborne and
adjoining counties are not of the
best. Army worms are playing
havoc, and large shipments Of paris
green are being received daily. The
crops are deteriorating rapidly, and
picking is being pushed. Fearing
the consequence of the worm, farm
ers are taking steps to stamp the
dreadful destroyer out of existence
with the deadly poison. The move
ment of cotton is backward some
twenty-six days.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
Cotton Prospects eIlahted.

The fine cotton prospects of Yalo-
busha county two weeks ago have
deteriorated 20 to 40 per cent. in
the last few days, caused by blight,
rust and hot, burning winds.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
HISTORIC MATTERS.

Matters of historic interest are also
solicited for exhibition in the Missis-
sippi Building. which is to be a per-
feet representation of Beauvoir, the
old home of jefferson Davis. Espe-
cially do we desire oil paintings of
our old and distinguished citizens.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

. Gov. Longino spent most of last
week in the delta, looking after the
States cotton. 1t is understood that
the governor is anxious to market
as much cotton as possible during
the present month. Prices are good
and the treasury is getting low,
while the heavy fall payments are
coming due for school purposes. All
of the State schools and colleges
will open this month, and they will
Immediately begin to draft on the
treasury for running funds.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
Gold Nuggets Found at jackson.

Scores of fine but small nuggets
Of gold have been picked up in the
branches about Jackson, but no per-
son has ever been able to find where
they came from, though great deal
Of time has been spent in the search.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

1.-THE origin of the term grass
widow" said philologist, lis puz-
zling. Some say it came from the
French-that it was originally grace
widow that is, widow by grace, or
courtesy. Others say it derives from
the old English custom of a mans
hanging out a broom when his wife
was away over night To hang out
the broom was a common phrase.
When the thing was done the mean
ing was that the house had been swept
clear of the wife's presence. and the
husbands friends were to visit him
and do as they pleased. In time, in
stead of hanging out a broom the hus-
band came to hang out only a bunch OF
grass. Thus he grew to be called a
grass widower,' and his wife grass
widow Philadelphia Record.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25

II reckon you don't often have such
jolly little party as this to drive"
remarked one of rather noisy COM
pany of young fellows during days
drive in the country.
mot now!" was the quiet response
of the driver Il amt druv such lot
sim left my last job"
what was that?'
"Coachman at lunatic asylum!"
came the cool reply.-London Tit
Bits.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
The "Grass Widow"

State Commissioner, jackson, M
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-06-09
WOMEN AND SOCIAL WAYS
THEY SHOULD NOT CODDLE SOCIETY
PETS, EVANGELIST SAYS.
Much to Speak OF, He Declares
business Honesty.

An open-air meeting was held by the Rev.
Milford Lyon last night at the corner of
Linden and Prospect streets. The tent pre-
viously provided for the meeting proved
too small. and the change to a larger one
was begun In the afternoon. but too late
TO raise the new canvas before nightfaIl.
A large audience assembled last night, how
ever, and a very enthusiastic meeting re-
suited Although Mr.. Lyon has spoken plain
~ and straight to the point at all the pre-
vious meetings. last night he threw off all
semblance OF reticence and struck to the
quick the social evils OF to-day.
Mr.. Lyon said: II have been severely
criticised for my sermon on Social Purity
and Business Honesty Some people think
the subject too delicate. but the commands
against adultery and theft are a part of
Gods law and when we realize that there
are over three hundred thousand fallen
women I'm our cities, it is about time some
one spoke out with no uncertain sound. The
women hold the question Of social purity
largely in their hands Every young
woman who consents 10 associate herself
with cross between sbeer key and
spittoOn Is helping to lower the moral stand
ard OF her sex. The morals OF the upper
crust. called. are suffering sadly and
not only do their mistakes count against
themselves. but they reflect on those weak
minded ones who attempt TO ape the rich
When people see that we must have the
same standard of social purity for men as
for women, the same standard for the rich
as for the poor. the world will be taking a
great step forward. Just so long as the
society pet. with his blood poisoned by Gig
srcttes and his brain added by alcohol is
accepted In the best circles, just so long Is
society on a downhill track"
The latter part OF MIR. Lyons address on
business honesty brought many outbursts
OF approval from the audience Honesty"
said the speaker. lis not only 10 keep from
stealing and lying. The man who refuses
To pay his taxes. the administration that
allows its taxes TO go unsolicited. the men
and women, TOO. who go In debt for fine
apparel they can never pay for, are Just
as dishonest the common thief and liar
More important s:ill Is IL that we BE- honest
with God and with ourselves. The moment
we begin 10 deceive ourselves We begin TO
: shatter our character: the moment we lie
before God we blacken the soul"
The subject OF Mr.. Lyons address to-
sight will be the Scarlet SIM"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-06-09
ROWDIES NEED NOT APPLY
PARK SUPERINTENDENT POWER DE-
CLARES WAR ON HOODLUMS.
the Wagon on the Smallest
Provocation-POlice Orders.

Superintendent of Parks ]. Clyde Power
paigns will be waged in the hills and dales
of the beauty spots over which his juris-
diction extends, and it will be war to the
knife. The outrage Sunday night, in which
number of coored people were rocked and
cursed by gang of the Bungaloos, was the
last straw.
Mr.. Power is major general of an army
of four sturdy patrolmen, two of whom have
been stationed at Riverside and two de-
tailed for duty elsewhere. This cohort will
be marshaled and given instructions in club
swinging and other athletic exercises calcu-
lated to reduce the bumps of pugnacity in
undesirable visitors to the parks. The po-
licemen received strict orders yesterday to
get busy whenever the slightest manifesto
ton of unruliness occurs on the part Of
young men whose connection with the
Bungaloo gang is known.
THE parks are for decent people, not for
a gang Of rummies and rowdies," said Mr..
Power yesterday. During the past few
years there have been numerous small riots
started by these toughs. in which people
have been hurt or badly frightened. This
sort of thing has got TO stop IL the parks
have to be filled with policemen II the
force i have Is not Suf1cient, why, L Will
get more men. AT any rate, the Bungaloos
will have to transfer their feuds to other
quarters or get ride in the wagon If they
so much as cheep."
Not only Mr.. Power is aroused over the
Sunday night outrage, but Mayor Book
walter and the chief of police have come to
the conclusion that the parks must be kept
free from the low-browed element. They
are ready TO give Mr.. Power all the assist
ance he may require. Superintendent Taffe
has given Instructions to his men to keep
an eye on the Bugaloos wherever they find
them, particularly on Saturday nights, when
the legion of the tough is on dress parade.
At Fairview the street-car company holds
down the rowdies with an iron hand, and
there have been few fights and incipient
riots at that mark
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-06-09
MISSIONARY ALLIANCE.


Three very enthusiastic and we'll at
tended meetings were held yesterday at the
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church by the
Missionary Alliance. In the morning at 10
o'clock the Rev. s. II. Stokes. of Detroit
spoke on the 'Indwelling of Christ" The
thought that ran through Mr.. Stokes's talk
was that a full knowledge of Christ and an
acceptance of His spiritual presence is
necessary TO salvation.
At IL o'clock the Rev. A. r. Funk. super
intendent Missionary Institute, Nyack, n.
Y, preached. In the afternoon the Rev.
W. H. Chandler. of Wheaton, ILL.,, spoke.
his subject being characteristics of the
Spirit filled Life" Dr. r. III. Glover a re-
turned missionary from China. spoke last
night Joseph, Type of Christ" His
talk was largely an exposition of the thirty
ninth chapter Of Genesis.
The programme to-day is as follows:
9 a. m.-Workers' prayer meeting, led by
Rev T.. ID. Whitesides, of Pittsburg.
$50 a m.-Prayer and praise meeting, led
by Rev. w. Tumbel. of Toronto, Canada.
10 a. m.-Bible study, led by Rev. John
Scruby. of Dayton. ..
1890 a m.-Message by Rev. A. L. Funk.
of New York.
9 D. m.-Prayer and praise by Rev. A.
Sourinson, Grand Rapids.
3 u. m.-Sermon, DIR. Glover. of China.
p. m.-Young peoples meeting.
s p. m.-Sermon, Rev. y. Macarthur, of
Chicago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-06-09
POORE TIRED OF LIFE.
Retired GrOceryman Committed Sui
eide Rather Than Suffer Longer.

John L. Poore who had been making
his home with his sister, Mrs. Mary l..
Poore, at $50 Fayette street, for the last
seven months. committed suicide Saturday
afternoon by shooting himself through the
heart. His body was found yesterday
morning in a shed in the rear of S37 Fay
cite street.
Poore was in the grocery business at
New Augusta until stricken with rheuma-
tism. when he sold out his business and
came TO indianapolis, hoping to find some
relief from his suffering by taking treat
ment here He was disappointed, however,
and became respondent, often speaking OF
the days when he was able-bodied man.
saturday morning he announced that he
intended TO go to the hospital for a few
days and was not seen again alive. His
body was found in the shed by colored
woman, who, in searching for her child.
stumbled over the corpse. The City Dis
pensary ambulance in charge of DR.. Sheek,
was called TO the scene and removed the
remains to the city morgue, where a post
mortem was held by Coroner Tutewiler.
The coroner said there was no doubt that
the man committed suicide.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-06-09
Huts Endangered by Flood.

A portion of the city of Indianapolis. the
district near the river bridge. commonly
known as 'Shantytown." is under water
as the result of the recent heavy transforms
that have visited this section of the coun-
try in the last few weeks. Many families
whose homes are in the rude huts along
White river have been compelled TO aban-
don their houses and seek shelter on higher
ground. number OF the small houses
have foated from their foundations and
are being kept from drifting down the
stream by means OF rope moorings, while
many others are completely submerged
The machinery OF the Hoosier Sand Com
pany. near the bridge at Washington street,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-06-09
CENTRAL LABOR UNION.
State Board of Agriculture Says II
VIII Employ Only Union Men.

A meeting of the Central Labor Union
was held last night. A few delegates from
the organization of switchmen were pres
ent report was read announcing the
formation of the Messenger Boys Union
and delegates from the Colored Walters
Association were present to receive the
charter from the Central Union.
committee appointed to wait on the
State Board of Agriculture reported that
assurances had been made that only union
labor would be employed in the future.
Word was received that the trouble of the
molders had been adjusted, but the tele-
phone linemen are still striking. The
journeymen steamfitters are having trou-
BILE with their helpers and a grievance
committee was appointed to settle the
matter.