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The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
A Mysterious Affair.

The chief of police of Vicksburg
received a letter last week from John
Rafferty,, 1873 Habersham street, Sa-
vannah, Ga, requesting him to in
vestigate a rather peculiar state of
affairs in connection with the death
Of his son in the charity hospital
there. The young man, named
Thomas +. Rafferty,, was on the exec
utive staff of the Black Patti Com
pany, being left in the hospital by
the manager of that company on the
18th inst. 1t vas reported to his
relatives that he had died of mala-
rial fever, and when the body
reached them in Savannah it was
found that he had a bullet wound in
the breast, but how he received the
wound is not stated. The relatives
of the young nan allege that there
is a mystery about the whole affair,
as well as that the officials of the
hospital or attendants or else the
company with which he was connect
ed are in some way mixed with a
shady plot.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
Mississippi State News
Original Land Grants.

Hon. L. E. Edwards, clerk Of the
Chaneery Court at Cleveland, last
week received three very interesting
documents, filed by Mrs. MI. Beard
Of Clarksdale, Miss, for record.
They are original land grants, signed
by the President of the United
States, Martin Van Buren,, on the
10th day of December, 1910, giving
to Augustus S. Campbell, of Tale
hatchie county, Miss, his heirs and
assigns forever, the east half of the
northwest quarter of section Z, in
township rs, of range 5 west, in the
district of lands subject to sale at
Chocchuma, Miss, containing 80
and 17-10O acres; the second giving
to William S. Bodley of Warren
county, Miss, the south half of Sec
ton 7, in township rs, of range 5
west, in the district of lands subject
to sale at Chocchuma, Miss, contain
ing 800 66-100 acres; the third
granting to John B. Davis and John
A. Lane, assignces of Samuel Neil,
the west half Of the northwest quar-
ter of section Z, in township 20,
range 5 west, containing 80 acres.
These documents are the Oldest that
have ever been filed for record in
that district, being drawn sixty-fve
years ago. This is the only record
of this subdivision of land ever filed
in Bolivar county, and the wonder is
why it has never been done before.
The paper is as stout as parchment
and bears a peculiar seal, the i'm
preston being made On a separate
paper and affixed with sealing IA to
the record.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
HE AND SIZE.

A man never wearies of being told
That his work is good;
He may know he does well: in his breast
he may hold,
As a strong man should,
The belief in himself that is might SUI
preme,
hat enables the dreamer to make his
dream
A truth at the end of the long, steep hill,
And after the bays
Rest well on his brow it is sweet to him
still
To listen to praise.
A woman ne'er wearies of being told
That love is her own;
The covering girl into slavery sold,
The queen on the throne,
Hears the story a thousand times told
and then
Turns anxiously waiting to hear it again!
She may know she is loved; all his acts
may show
That his heart is true
But she wants him forever to tell her so,
And eagerly, too.
IS. E. Kiser, in Chicago Record-Herald.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
Death Seals a Mystery.

A. F. Thrower, the young cotton
mill man who was found in Meridian
at the railroad crossing last week in
an unconscious condition, suffering
from a fractured skull, died without
ever being able to make a statement.
While the police are of the opinion
that young Thrower died as the re-
suit Of a murderous assault, his
death may prevent the mystery from
ever being cleared up.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
Bill jackson Pardoned.

Gov. Longino last week granted a
pardon to Bill Jackson, who was sem
fenced for life from Lafayette coun-
ty as an accessory to the murder of
the Montgomery brothers, for which
crime viii Mathis and Orlando Les
ter were hanged at Oxford several
months ago. The pardon was grant
ed at the solicitation of 600 of the
best citizens of Lafayette county,
who signed a petition for him,
backed up by a letter from District
Attorney Roane, who stated unequiv-
ocally that he thought the man ought
to be released. 1t is stated that the
general sentiment now in that Sec
ton is that Jackson is an innocent
man, or at least, if not absolutely
innocent, that there was hardly
enough evidence to connect him with
the Killing. jackson was on the
Rankin plantation. The news of
his pardon was telephoned to the
place and he at once made ready to
go Immediately to his home near Ok
ford, where his mother is in a dying
condition and continually asking for
him. He leaves a brother, George
Jackson, convicted as accessory after
the fact, to a term of two years
in the penitentiary. Since Bill
Jackson's incarceration his wife has
gone insane and is now in the insane
hospital at jackson. She is said to
have a violent form of dementia,
She continually asks for her hus-
band.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
Via vicksburg Now.

The water from the Yazoo is still
flowing steadily past Vicksburg at a
lively clip, bringing quantities of
drift, which is flowing onward to
the Mississippi river. The engineers
officers anticipate a better test at a
falling state, when a strong press
ure will be precipitated against the
west pass dam, which was closed
three years ago prior to the COM
mencement Of the canal work.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
Partly Qualified.

I'D like ter be a judge" said the
chronic %loafer, as he dropped into his
accustomed seat at the corner grocery.
.They amt got nuthin' ter do but SET
on the bench all day an look WISE
"Well," said the grocer, you could
do the settin' on the bench all right"
Philadelphia Press.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
He Was Too Slow.

Bilkins-Softhead, L thought you
told me you had a scheme on hand to
elope with old Moneybag's daughter
last night?
Softhead (dolefully)-Yes, I did tell
you that; but it appears that another
fellow had a better scheme than mine.
He got there first.-Tit-Bits.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02

Proposed free delivery routes in
the Second congressional district
will be Investigated during the early
part of the coming year. Congress
man Spight has received a commu-
nication from the department. ex.
pressing regret hat it has been i'm
possible to examine the routes sug-
gested up to this time, but stating
that Special Agent Watson would bs
sent to make the inspection not late1
than January /.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02

life of the Saviour. Beginning with
the celebration of his birth at Christ
mas time, the feast days follow one
another in rapid succession. Indeed,
it may justly be said that they do not
really come to an end until Easter
st. Nicholas.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02

The Father-My daughter, sir,
must have the same amount of
money after she is married that she
had before.
The Suitor-I wouldn't deprive her
of it for anything.-Brooklyn Life.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
December Strawberries.

December strawberries have been
shown to be a possibility in Missis-
sippi by the experience of J. t.
Wherry, who lives in Holmes county.
near the Yazoo line. He has six
acres and for the past month has
been gathering the luscious fruit.
The berries are fine and in every
way equal to the spring crop.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
One Negro Killed, Two Wounded.

One negro was killed and two
others were wounded at Charlton,
seven miles west of Canton, last
week. A party Of negroes in a wag-
on got into a row and the shooting
began with the above result. 1t has
not yet been ascertained who did the
cbootinr
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
Whitecapping Warnings.

Evidence accumulates to show that
the whitecapping sentiment is still
on the rampage in certain South
Mississippi counties. Last week an
old negro came to Jackson from Lin
coin, bringing with him a notice to
leave which he had found in his yard
a few nights ago. 1t "a threaten
ing in its tenor and gave him only
until January 1 to comply. The
negro owns a little farm Of 160 acres
of land and was at a loss what to
do, as between his interest and his
fright. The notice was shown to
Gov. Longino. The negro stated
that he was on his way to the Mis-
sissippi Delta to look out for a loca-
ton and to stay until he got more
reassurred of protection. Other no
tees of the same kind have been sent
up here by negroes who found them
stuck up in their yards in the split
of a stick. Following is the form
of notice employed by the %terroriz-
ers: "You are hereby notified to
vacate this place and leave this coun-
try by January l, and do not make
it necessary to give a second notice"
Some of the notices are written on
typewriters, evidently to render iden-
tifcatinn of handwriting imnnSSihla.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
BaymOnd Fire-Swept.

Fire broke out at Raymond last
week, destroying the following prop
erty: The p~ostoffice building, with
the furniture and all the letters in
the boxes and a portion of the rec
ords; the building and stock of
goods owned by the Raymond Drug
Company, valued at $1,750; stock
of goods of 7. NJ. Thornton, valued
at $1,000, house owned by W. t.
Ratliff and the Masonic lodge, val
ued at $1,000; DR.. Prices office,
with books, furniture and instru-
ments, valued at $500; j. W. Beal's
undertaking establishment, valued
at $500; E. D.. Futch & Bros store
house and stock of goods, valued at
$4,000; the Raymond Gazette office
and the Harper block of buildings,
occupied by j. S. Armstrong, mer-
chant, and R. J. Miller & Co., drug
gists, took fire and were only saved
by the most strenuous efforts. AS
far as can be learned the only losses
covered by insurance are those of
the Raymond Drug Company, 7. NJ.
Thornton and w. T. Ratliff. The
fire began in the ear of 7. M.
Thornton's store and the building
was ablaze before it was discovered.
1t is believed to be the result of the
discharon of fireworks
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
May Lose His Eyes.

George Thompson, while investi-
eating a charge in a cannon at Yazoo
City last week, had his face severely
burned and will probably lost his
eyesioht
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
J~ustiiable Hauteur.

Pauline-Have you nothing to be
proud of?
Penelope-Yes; I'm proud that I
haven't any false pride.-Detroit Free
Press
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
Thrown From a Buggy.

In a runaway accident last week
at Laurel Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Williams
were thrown from a buggy and both
badly injured. Mrs. Williams shoul-
der was dislocated and her arm
broken. The buggy was demolished.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02

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ropes, where they were secured to
the rafters, while the shelf that ran
the length of the room on both sides
was studded at regular intervals with
empty bottles, into each of which was
stuck a tallow candle.
After the good old-fashioned Gus
tom, Pinny Smith, with a girl in a
yellow frock, led off the grand march,
after which there were polkas, qua
d~rilles, shottisches and dances his
town-bred feet had forgotten, or
never learned. When his eye caught
Mollie's he crossed the room to ask
her for a dance. From the opposite
doorway Spike had started toward
her at the same time. She held her
fan-a gauzy, f1imsy thing that rep
resented the price of several long
days picking, so she might not seem
to notice Spike-and her breath In
fear lest he should reach her first.
The fellow in his leggings was so in
terested in his surroundings he
walked slowly, and Spike, she saw,
was gaining. In a second he would
be within speaking range, and all
would be lost. The next instant she
rose to her feet, turned her back
upon the crestfallen Spike, and
reached her hand toward the tan fell
low, approaching in his ~leisurely, in
different manner.
When the accordion began to wall
out "The Blue and the Gray" the
man found to his surprise this little
oack-woods beauty could dance. She
didn't hop. 0 "scrape matches"
nor stiffen like a poker in his arms;
: she danced with that free grace with
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-12-29
THE CIVIL SERVICE
EXAMINATIONS

The following is the list of civil ser
nolulu on the dates Indicated Further
information may be obtained by con-
sulting Prof. w. D. Alexander of the
Geodetic Survey, Mr.. Kenake or Mr.
Mccoy at the Postoffice and Mr.. r. c.
Stackable or Prof. ingalls, at the Gus
tom House:
The United States Civil Service Com
mission announces an examination on
January 5, 1904, at the places mention
ed in the accompanying list, to secure
eligibles from which to make certifica-
-cies in the position of trained nurse III
the Indian service, and other similar
vacancies as they may occur.
Riverside School. Wis, $500 per an
mum.
Usage School, Okla, $500 per annum.
Fort Totten School, N. Oak, 5000 per
annum.
Chilocco School, Okla, $500 per an
mum.
Hayward School, Okla, $500 per an
mum.
Navajo School, Ariz., $500 per an
num-
Albuquerque School, N. Mex, $720
per annum.
The United States Civil Service Com
mission announces an examination on
January II, 1904, for the purpose of
establishing an eligible register for the
position of electrotype molder in the
Government Printing Office, Washing
ton d C.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-12-29
st. Douglass.

Twas the night before Christmas,
And all through the house,
Not creature was stirring,
Not even a mouse.
When mama awoke with a start and
shake,
And wondered why papa
Was so wide awake;
A rumbling and roaring
Soon came to their ears
A noise that would follow them,
All through their years.
For down near the bath room
The water rushed out,
And it caused poor papa
And mama to shout.
"Oh, why did we make such a fearful
mistake
"Oh. John dear, I fear that
My poor heart will break,
Unless you will promise
That tomorrow you'll call
Bath, the plumber, and have him
Go over it all.
And then no more leaks,
For we know that it's true,
That folks always cali Bath
When there's plumbing to do"
Phone 81.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-12-29
SITE
Of MUSEUM
Van Gieson Divorce Suit
and Matters in
Probate.

The trustees under the will of Bernice
Pauahi Bishop petition Judge De Bolt
for leave to lease to the trustees of
the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum a
piece of land at Kalihi containing 0.3S1
acre. 1t is the site of the Bishop Mu-
scum and the lease is to be for nine
ty-nine years, and the consideration
$500 for the entire term. In the de-
scription of the property the aZimuth
system, lately explained in the Adver-
tiser, is employed. The Bishop estate
trustees, petitioning, are ]. o. Carter,
w. F. Allen, w. Q. Smith. S. M. Da-
mon and A. w. Carter. who are also
the Museum trustees with the addition
of S. B. Dole and II. Holmes.
DIVORCE GRANTED.
Judge Robinson yesterday heard the
divorce suit of Eliza Van Gieson
against Henry Van Gieson, granting a
decree on the grounds of cruelty and
non-support. BY mutual arrangement
each of the parties was awarded the
custody of one of the two children. No
alimony was asked. F. Andrade for
libeliant; j. w. Cathcart for Iibellee.
PROBATE MATTERS.
In the matter of the guardianship of
Isaac j. Robinson, Mrs. Elizabeth H.
Travis, sister, was appointed guardian
in place of S. K. Kane, deceased, by
Judge Robinson.
The annual account of Irene Ii Hol-
loway, guardian of Francis and George
Brown minors, was referred to P. d.
Kellett, Jr., as master.
Judge Robinson referred the fifth an
nual account of Mrs. Isabelle McC.
Jones, guardian of the Jones minors, to
M. T. Sinonton as master.
Robert F. Lange was appointed adj
ministrator of the estate of In Chock,
deceased, under $500 bond by Judge
Robinson.
COURT NOTES.
In the Bishop Estate against Lula
Waianuhea, Judge De Bolt orders that
defendant have ten days from the fill
ing of transcript of evidence in which
to file her bill of exceptions.
The Territorial grand jury met yes
terday morning and adjourned until
today.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-12-29
Ideal New Year Gifts
TONE BEER TUMBLERS-

STONE BEER TUMBLERS-
These goods have come at last. Those
who have placed orders are invited to
make their selections now. Each tum-
bier bears an original saying. Price
Is cents.
SHAVING MUGS
A very pretty line was received on
the Ventura. In the selection are
plain, fancy and hand-deeorated ones.
Prices 15c., 25c., 50c., 75c., $1.00, $500.
$500 and $780, "A splendid present for
your gentleman friend. \
JARDINIERS AND STANDS
A very appropriate present. Sure to
please. Our stock contains many beau
ties from $500 to $4,000.
FAMOUS CHINA
Royal Worcester, Coalport, Minton's,
Doulton, Dresden, Limoges, Haviland
and many others are included in our
lines.
LIBBY'S RICH CUT GLASS
Beautiful snaps. reasonable prices"
A complete assortment. Prices from
$3.50 UP.
STERLING SILVER WARE
A few of which are Napkin Rings,
Sugar Spoons, longs, Forks, Knives,
Salad Forks and Spoons, Nutcrackers,
Gravy, Cream, Punch and Soup La
dies.
LAMPS
Piano, Parlor, Hanging and Reading.
Artistic, up-to-date in design, well
made and unequalled in finish.
W. W. Dim0nd & Co., [ I'd.
Dealers in Household Necessities.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-12-29

TO PREVENT GROUP, begin in
time. The first symptom is hoarseness;
this is soon followed by a peculiar
rough cough, which is easily recognized
and will never be forgotten by one who
has heard it. The time to act is when
the child first becomes hoarse. If
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is freely
given, all tendency to Group will soon
disappear. Even after the croupy
cough has developed, it will prevent the
attack. There is no danger in giving
this remedy as it contains nothing in
furious. 1t always cures and cures
quickly. Benson, Smith & Co., Ltd,
Wholesale Agents, sell it.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-12-29
WHY MOTHERS ..
WORRY

Did you ever hear a mother
worry over a plump child 7
There is no better bank of
health for a child to draw
from than a good supply of
healthy flesh.
SCOTS Emulsion not only
gives a child weight and
plumpness, but it feeds the
brain, bones and nerves with
strength and active power.
Fewer mothers would
worry if they knew more
about SCOTS Emulsion.
SCOTS Emulsion is substi-
tuted by cheap emulsions and
so-called wines, cordials and
extracts of cod-liver oil.
They can do you no good
and are dear at any price.
Why buy them7 SCOTS
Emulsion has been the one
reliable preparation of cod
liver oil for nearly thirty years.
Wen send you sample free upon request.
SCOTT BOVINE, 400 Pearl Street. New York.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-12-29
Get Ready.

Get your squash, sweet potatoes and
turnips for New Year from the Clark
Farm Co., Ltd, one thousand one hun
dred and thirty-nine fort street.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-12-29

rate deductions and congratulations
cannot be safely made from a single
criminal calendar.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-03

The following letter was received yes
terday from Governor Dockery. inclosing
n list of subscribers to the battleship tes-
timOnial fund at the State Capitol:
To the Editor of The Republic.
Jefferson City. Mo-. Dec. /. 1867 herewith
inclose draft for s3s. amount contributed by
officials at the State Capitol for the purpose
OF suitable testimonial for the battieship
Missouri. With best wishes. very truly yours,
tSigned) A. NJ. DOCTiERY.
The personal contributions of other
State employees will be made to the fund
being raised in their home towns.
With the stimulus of the work done by
the Governor and Acting Lieutenant Gov
ernor Rubey. it is thought that the May
ors of tine towns and cities will take up
the work Of securing subscriptions in
earnest and make a fit showing for the
State. i
In st. Louis the work is going on rapid
ly and several organizations have sent In
more or less complete lists of the con-
tributions they have received.
The first of the retail dry goods stores
to report subscriptions from their en-
ployes is the Barr Dry Goods Company.
which sent in a check for SIS. 1t is I'M
culated in other stores.
Now that the Missouri has been turned
over to the Government and Captain
Cowles is in command, the testimonial
fund may be pushed to completion as soon
as possible. SO that the first long cruise of
the vessel may be made with the gift of
the citizens Of the State on board.
Owing to the absence of members Of
Mayor Wells's committee. no discussion
Of the form of the testimonial has been
taken up as yet, and this question prob
ably will not be decided until the fund is
complete.
AS the Missouri is the finest ship in the
navy, and. in the opinion of her citizens.
Missouri is the finest State in the Union.
the gift Of the State to the ship 1t Is
thought should not fall behind the gifts
that other States thus honored have pre-
sened to the ships named after them.
Members of the St. Louis committee are
unanimous in the opinion that the fund
must be sufficient to purchase a fitting
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-03
ARCHBISHOP HARTY LEAVES
HIS WEALTH TO ST. LEO'S.
Nearly $4,000 II Given by Manila
Prelate to Help Meet the Parrish
indebtedness.

Just prior to his departure for the
Philippines. Archbishop jeremiah j. Har-
ty of Manila announced In a circular to
his parishiohers that he had left his en-
tire personal fortune, amounting to al
most $4,000. to st. Leo's Church, the
parish in which he had spent fifteen years
Of his life.
When Archbishop Harry boarded the
train for Kansas City he took with him
only enough money to pay his way to the
Philippines. With but the clothing on his
back and the few vestments denoting his
church rank. the late pastor of st. Leo's
will start in practical poverty to work up
the faith and love Of strange people.
One or the ambitions OF ms LIE was to
see the DAY when st. leo's Church.
parOchial residence and school buildings
would be free from their Indebtedness.
Ills appointment as the head Of the Cath
oiic Church in the Philippines, however.
lnterfered with these plans, and in leav-
Ing he did the next best thing. He con-
trlbuted everything in his possession TO
help reduce the parish debt.
His action now leaves the parish owing
but M.171.50, whereas prior to his BE-
quest the indebtedness amounted to ST.
m.5O. II
His little fortune consisted Of $1,000
ifs-insurance policy: policy in the Cath
ole Knights Of America valued at $z00Q-'
80 shares in a real estate company valued.
at 1;4o0 and two shares OF stock in O.
church publication valued at 800. It II
said the purses which were given to the
departing prelate as tokens Of e0teemi
were also contributed to the church Of 81
Leo. :.
During Father Harty's regime at Twen!
ty-third and Mullanphy streets he &C.
quired church property in tho vicinity
mated to be worth a quarter OF million
dollars.