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The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
Important Changes in Steamer Trust.

New York. no official in
form alton is available ia regard to
the discussion at the recent joint
meetings in this city OF the Ameri-
can and English directors of the
Morgan steamship trust, some OF the
details have become known, says
the Journal OF Commerce, and they
indicats that important changes in
management are under Considera-
tion and will be gradually worked
ont
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
Shielded Because of Arrest.

Doylestown, Pa.-Lewis N. Blank,
of Richboro, who was arrested
charged with stealing flowers from
graves here, has committed suicide
by shooting himself through the
head. Worry over his arrest
prompted the act.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
No indictments.

Chicago The grand jury las re-
fused to vote indictments against
the directors and leading mem bers
of the board Of trade who were re-
Gently charged with permitting the
operation OF "bucke. shops on tt e
hoard. One witness was heard.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
Sandy Fountain Captured.

Sandy Fourtaio, colored, sent to
the reriteniiary from NoXuoee
cou unty ib 1888 on life sentence Tor
murder, and who has been at large
since 1888, has been captured at
+ nation, Ala, and will be return
ed to Jackson.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
Land Company.

Tne Mexican Gulf Land Company
has been organized with a capital
STOCK of 800, 900. The company
purchase the Henderson Point prop
erty west of Pass Christian, where
1t contemplates extensive improve
ments.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
Shooting at Meridian.

Dan |, Moore and Ellis Poole, two
prominent young citizens Of Merid-
ian. engaged IN shooting scrape
faw days ago in which Poole was
perhaps fatally wounded. Four
shots we're fired, but only one took
effect
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
CONGRESSMAN Also Under Fire.

Washington.-Secretary Root has
ordered az Investigation of the
charge that Congressman Lit
tauer, of New York, violated the
law in securing contracts for army
supplies.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22

The officials ct the bug division
Of the agricultural department are
busily engaged in preparation for
their exhibits az the ST. Louis
Worlds Fair. An Importation OF
bugs was recently received from
China, and these will be assorted,
classified and made ready for the
tug house which will form part of
the departments exhibit at st.
Louis. Mr. Busck, who will have
charge OF tae bugs, is arranging
those in one class which are regard
ed as beneficial to mankind. For
instance, there will be an exhibit of
silR worms that by system OF arti-
ficia! retardatlon OF the eggs wilt
found feeding and spinning their
cocoonS throughout the continuance
OF the .air. The honey will have Il
special place, and al the latest in
ventions OF American ingenuity in
the line Of apicuiture will be pre-
sented. Another special feature
will be the exhibition OF living in :
sscts fcedirg in glass cages on tEeir
Eatural foDd pla1t and undergoing
their Transformations under the
eyes CT visitors. TIE economically
important insects will have predon
nance. Thus it is intsnded to have
live growing cotton plants. support
ing the injurious fauna peculiar tc
these plants; likewise growing fruit
trees and growing vegetables, as
tomato, plants cabbage, parsley,
etc., with the particular iosect enc
mics Of each tesding and developing g
on it. In connection with these ex-
hibits will be shown machinery and
insecticides employed in the war
fare against these curatilcrs OF the
a.ricultuIi;t. the horticuIturist and
the forester.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
King OF England Gets Gnshy.

Lcrdon. King of England
has replied in courteous terms to
King Peters notification CT his ac'
cession to the Servian throne, wish
ing him a prosperous reign. and
hoping it will bring peace. order
and Justice to the country.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
Adventurous Students.

Geneva, Switzerland the re!le!
part has rescued al the seven STU
dents Of tae university here. VINO
had been missing since they started
from Chammounix to ascend Mont
Blanc.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
Treaty Signed.

Havana. The treaty with the
United States covering the naval
add coaling station bases and the
treaty placing the Isle of Pines
wholly uEder Cuban sovereignty
have been signed here.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
Wind and Heat in New York.

New York.-A terrific storm fol-
lowed the period of interse heat IN
New York city. There we're fur
daeths from the heat and several
prostrations. Three persons were
killed during the storm.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
Stewart Becomes a pfas'il..

Washington -S,aasT So,
Nevada, predict: oi;sstar -
country unless tae DsS. c. =
enacts financial la2is,ati,n aIil4,
creases the volume of the currency.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
ClOudburst in Indiana.

Peru, Ind.-A cloudbIrst here
submerged section OF the city and
caused great damag, to property.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
Eederal Authoriiies Take a Hand.

Montgomery, Ala Federal au
thorities here have made applica.
ton to Washington for special au
thority to take vigorous steps in
the peonage cases.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
Prisoners Escape From Jail.

Three negro criminals escaped
from the County jail Madison county
at Canton a few nights ago. The
iaiI is very insecure, and escapes
have been frequent Of late.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
Prof. Nicholson, of Louisiana.

Baton Rouge. LARS j. ".
Nicholson, OF this piaes, was elect.i
vice president Of the So1tdern 81
vocational Association in session at
Ashevi!Ie. N. &.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
TREND OF EVENTS
AT WASHINGTON.
Terse Topics of Interest to the
Great American Citizcnry.
OUT CHASING NEW JERSEY.
The District Of CoIum5ia's Corporation
Laws Said to Be Even More to the
likisg Of Capitalists Than Those OF
Famous New Jersey.

Washington. This city will with
In five years become the center OF
the trust-incorporating industry.
New Jersey will certainly lose it.
because her laws Of incorporation
are SO much mere stri,r than those
which congress has enacted for the
purpose Of enabling capitalists to
Incorporate themselves to DO brsi-
ness as stock companies. The last
congress libe.alized the corpora
ton Law for the purpose OF inviting
tie formation Of companies to essab-
lish factories in the District OF Co
Iumbia. So far ascertsinable. 1t
had no idea of establishing corpora
ton factory here. But that is what
it has done. A corporation has been
found, the sole business CT uhi.h Is
to incorporate companies that fird
the laws OF States too strict to suit
notions as to stockholders ilaollty
and things ct that kind. TIE con-
paws fee is only $50. and for that
SUE it will loox after the interests
Of a company for uha.e year.
When the company is orgauized it
i necessary to have three residents
OF the District of Colum oia, but 1t
does not require tieih 10 remain on
the board Of direct1rs. The prac-
tiee is f,r the three local men to re-
sign as soon as the prom, otars OF the
scheme fird the men they want for
directors. Then they are st liberty |
to do anything with the corporation
their farcy may dictate. Tie only |
restriction on them is that they !
must not issue stosk in excess OF toe |
amount their charter authorizes |
them to put on. They may issue
bonds in as great quantities as they
can pay the printer fer There are
no fees to be paid, graded accord
ing to the amount Ct stock. as there
are 10 New Jersey and in many of
The other States.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22

John Barrett, who has bean Sc
lected az minister to Argentina,
will not go to bis new pos. Tor sew
eral months. He will rensie here
and devote his attention to taa de-
tails Of the exhibits from China and
other Eastern countries az the St.
Louis exposition. China is planning
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
American ArtomobiIists Badly Beaten.

Dublin. The international auto
Elon;le race la Ireland was won by
leaat2y, a member OF the German
team. The AEericans made q
uretehed she n ing.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
A Senator Unier S,rious Chl.,,.

Washington. - Senate: Il IN III
Proctor, Of Verncat, Is c,,fs,;
with securing government ecAsesot
for stone in violatiaa rf INV
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
Child Drinks Carbolic Acid.

Kate Ruiln, aged two years. at
tempted to swtlcw bottle of car
moi. aci at her parents home in
aurel fsw days ago. Prompt
nt di.ai assistance saved her life.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22

Geo. Jose Manuel Hernandez, "El
Mocho," has been appoioted Vene-
zleian nil t,r ID the ULit,d Stlt,s
supersecilg Senor Augusta h. Pu-
lido, who for ever three years has
acted as Venezuelan charge DAT
faites at Washington.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
Street Car Strike at Beaumont.

Beaumont, Texas.-Tte street
car system here is tied up by a
strike.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
Car Will Not Visit Rome.

Rome The car of Russil has
abandoned his proposed visit te
Rome. it is saia. Professionally fixed
for the autumn.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
S.,rlberg Definitely Appointed.

b .s.ic. : rhe semi official North
s., nl1 Gaz,tte announces that
alcoa Spackf voa Sternburp had
aeeu definitely appointed am assa-
ior + Ser nary at Washington.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
Roseberry and Chamberlain Disagree.

Lonoon.-Lord Roseberry has
vigorously attacked Colonial Sscre-
tary Chamberlain's preferential
tariff scEeme ir a speech iE the
British house cs '"-d.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
Fl, Packing Season Begins.

TIE fg packing season. has begun
on the coast. and now work Is 60
inc en- at several Of the oannaries.
Tee crop this year is large and the
tics are very fine.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
ClOudburstin Texas.

San Antonio.-A cloudburst 10
Southwest Texas has cau-ed great
loss of life and considerable dana &c
to property.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
5i.iai M,acy Received at Treasury.

sisti'i goa "A box of money
-'.s-a as otrl-i in tle New Or
ls'a' m.ot IN 1898, has been re-
ceiv cd at the treasury department.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
Mississippi coIored Official RESIGNS.

Washington. = Isaiah T. Mont
gomery, receiver of public monies
at Jackson. Miss, has resigne d.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
Snow in Colorado,

Boulder, Col. Word has been re-
ceived from Eldora that four inches
Of snow have fallen there.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
Degrees Conferred,

Royal Arch Degrees were cen
fsrred or twenty MasoEs at Gull
prot, last wook.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22
CoIored Educational coagrsss.

Tuske2es, Ala. -A co.or9d ed lca-
tional ongress will re Eeil al Pea
sacola. Fla.. August 23 aai 20.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22

The case of Representative Lit
tauer has been formally turned over
to General Burton, inspector geu.
eral of the army, who was ordered
to make full investigation of e. r.
Lyons contracts and Littauer's
connection with them.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22

Nothing has yet been heard iE
official quarters of the ultinatum
delivered to China by Japan and
England, according to the Odessa
dispatches. It IS certain that the
United States has net recently been
approached in this direction by
eitter OF the governments named as
parties to the agreement so that it
has had no opportunity to indicate
whether or not j. would lend its
moral support to an effort en- the
part O; England and Japan to pro-
tact their interests ir Manchuria.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22

Holmes Conrad, former solicitor
general under the Cleveland admin
istration, and one OF the special
counsel appointed by the president
to assist IN the investigation OF the
postoffice frauds, states that the
present lull in the inquiry does not
indicate that the bottom las
dropped cut Of things. Both Mr..
Conrad and Mr. Bonaparte, the
other special counsel, have been
busy locking into the legal end of
tne investigation and preparing in
dictmerts lor the grand jury.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22

to send the largest exhibit that has
ever been sent froE that country 10
ary international fair and has ap-
propriated s40J, 900 to pay the cost
Of transportation, etc. The articles
themselves represent many millions
in vaiIe, and are for the most part
conyib ibL tlons from the various gov
ernors Of thhe provinces. Mr.. Bar
rett says that Japan has never had
suck an exhini. as she will have at
st. Louis. That county has re-
ceived as much space as either Eng
land, France or Germany. The
Philippine exhibit. which is also 10
MIR. Barett's charge, will be one oil
the largest and the island govern
ncnt has appropriated so00,0 600 to
provide for transportation and To-
stallatiop. India, Ceylon, Corea.
Australia aud New England are
also under Mr. Barrett's super
vision, and will require his atten-
tion for the rest Of the summer and
on to tie fail. lie expects to take
lis departure for Argentina in &C.
tober at the latest.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22

Advices received at the state de-
partment give an account OF the
commercial museums which Mexico
is gradually establishing through
out the world. The project IS to
illustrate in foreign countries the
many Industries ard materials that
enter into Mexican trade, and to es-
tatlish markets for what her people
have to sell. The scheme Is under
the charge of the department Of
public works and is liberaIly sup
ported by tie Mexican congress.
The Mexican exposition IL Milan,
Italy, IS now in full operation, and
proving a great success. The Eext
to be installed is that of Liverpool,
where every raw product that Mex
leo has to export to Europe will be
The governors of the vari-
GUS states of Mexico have been
called upon t., furnish samples Of
the principle productions, including
" Gods, flores, cotiees, sugars, ce-
reals, minerals, and similar articles
to be sert to Liverpool. 1t is likely
that the next museum to be set up
will be at some central point in the
United States.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1903-08-22

The district commissioners and
chiefs Of police of Washington are
investigating an alleged scandal re-
gardipg tie payment OF money to
secure positions on the police force.
The appointment OF four men who
have passed the examination has
been held up it is alleged. on the
ground that each man paid $125 to
certain parties to procure their ap-
pointment. Allegations are made
that the system has beer going on
Tor nun Der of years.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-04-16

mother that night, or the next morn.
ing, at least.
In the afternoon Flora received
mysterious message presumably
from Marco-which demanded her
immediate presence elsewhere. and By
$3.50 the Benton household knew her
no more.
The next morning found John in
bed with a racking nervous headache.
AS Mrs. Benton waited upon him in
her quiet restful way he wondered
how he could ever have been fool
enough to fancy himself tired Of such
woman. Catching her hand and
pressing his cheek against It boyish-
Iy, he said reproachfully:
Margaret, how could you--what
made you act so, and try to keep
herr"
with a spice Of mischief In her
calm gray eyes she smoothed his head
and answered:
"Well, you see, John, dear, had
noticed in you a growing tendency to
talking in your sleep-you seemed to
have restless dreams about q mysteri-
GUS Flora, who was connected in an
odd way with cherry trees and
equally youthful things. So when I
met Flora, it occurred to me that at
last saw a way to restore your
dreamless sleep and my own peace
of mind, which. don't mind telling
you now-was fast slipping away.
I'm homeopathist, you know, and
well, some poisons are their own an
tidotes, when given in proper guam
titles. Was right, John?"
He kissed her hand and said:
CAS- you always are, darling, but
don't you think you gave me an un-
necessarily large dose?"
She shook her head laughingly.
'You see, didn't want to risk a
repetition. Vivian Clare Howard in
Chicago American.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-04-16
DID GOOD SAMARITAN ACT.
But the Boys Employer Took Some Of
the Credit to Himself.

But the Boys Employer Took Some Of
the Credit to Himself.
He walked along with lordly strut,
head in air and shoulders we'll back.
At Liberty street and Broadway he
saw a boy searching for something in
the snow. The youngster, about 10,
was crying as If his heart would break.
whats the matter, little MANI" he
asked kindly.
"My boss gave me 81 to buy some
benzine, and I've lost it. Boo-hoo-
hoo"
well, now, don't be a baby Tell
me all about it." The child told him.
"Now, take me to your boss" said
he of the lordly strut.
Very unwillingly the boy led him to
an Office on the fifth floor, where sat
fierce-looking man.
II beg your pardon, sir, for this In
trusion, but I've called Cd a personal
matter that concerns us BOTH" said
the stranger. "This is your office
boy?"
Eyes,"
"And did you give him 81 to buy
some benzine?"
Eyes"
"You arc sure he had the money!"
Certainly"
"Well, he lost it. simply wanted to
make sure he had it. I'm going to
make 1t good, so that you will not take
it out of his wages or punish him.
Here, boy, take this dollar and run
along and buy the benzine."
an see that you don't make it
good!" cried the employer, taking out
roll of bills as big as mans leg and
peeling Off a dollar. Here you are,
Charlie. Don't worry. Be little
more careful next time"
"The boy won't be punished?"
mo"
"Good morning"
Good morning" And the Iordly
strut was continued up Broadway
New York Press.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-04-16

n she saw him 60 up o. down Maiden
Lane, she made no sign. Several times
Arenta's face at her parlcr window
had given him passing hope, but
Arenta's own love affairs were just
then at a very interesting point, and,
besides, she regarded the young lieu
tenants admiration for her friend as
only one Of his many transient enthu-
siasms.
'If there was anything real In st.
she reflected, "Cornelia would havs
talked about him, and that she has
never done"
She did not understand that the
quality Of love in It's finest revelation
desires, after it's first sweet inception,
a little period of Withdrawals won
ders at its strange happiness-broods
over it's fearful of disturbing emo
tions SO exquisite. These are the birth
pangs Of an immortal love-of a love
that knows within itself, that 1t is
born for eternity, and need not TO
hurry the INSTRUMENTATION years Of
time to q contamination.
OF such noble lineage was the love
of Cornelia for Joris Hyde. His gra-
cious, beautiful youth, seemed a part
OF her own youth; his ardent, tender
glances had filled her heart with a
sweet trouble that she did not under
stand.
Joris was moved by a sentiment Of
the same kind, though in a lesser de-
gree. Il have thought of Cornelia
long enough" he said one delightful
summer morning; with all my soul /
now long to see her. And it is not an
impossible thing l desire. In short,
there is some way to compass It."
Then a sudden, invincible persuasion
OF success came to him; he believed
in his own good fortune; he mad con-
viction that the very stars connived
with a true lover to work his will.
And under this enthusiasm he galloped
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-04-16
IsIands huIlt 81 oYsters.

DR.. Grave Of the United States fish
commission has recently been study
ing the islands found in Newport
river and Beaufort harbor in North
Carolina. The islands, which are in
various stages Of growth, are shown
to be built up of generations upon
generations Of oysters, and appear to
grow in very much the same way as
the coral islands OF the Pacific. The
original reefs grow across the river,
because the swift current keeps the
edges clean, and thus makes favor.
able surface for the attachment OF
the young spat In course Of time, by
action Of wind, waves and vegetable
growth on the accommodating genera.
lions Of oysters, the reef eventually
becomes established as an island,
says the Minneapolis Junior journal.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-04-16

wife to Miss Marcy, whose volubil.
ity made up for any awkwardness
that Mrs. Benton's manner might
have caused.
Jack and were old sweethearts
at Fort Smith. Lord, what larks we
used to have in the old days, after
school and coming home from choir
practice. never thought OF going
on the stage in those days, but talent
will not be suppressed-and here
am. It looks like fate, our meeting
like this, doesn't it?"
John shuffied nervously and cursed
fate inwardly and presently the clat-
ter went ON again.
where are you living? Still at
Fort Smith. Well, never; our cir
cult closes fifteen miles from there
and I'm going to take holiday. l
believe I'll just drop down on you
folks for a months change. If the
old place is as slow as 1t used to be
1t win make an elegant place to rest"
Benton looked beseechingly at his
wife, but she appeared oblivious to
the fact that he was still on the face
OF the gloDe-he hesitated q minute
and then, remembering the boy and
girl friendship, he glanced at his
wife and said defiantly:
I'VE should be awfully pleased to
have you"
And Mrs. Benton astonished him
by adding with suspicious friendli-
ness:
Eyes, do come, we shall be per.
fectly delighted"
with more astuteness than her
husband would have given her credit
for, Mrs. B. had come to the con.
clusion that a dose Of an old sweet.
heart-when she Is as impossible as
Flora-is almost as good for a man
as an occasional dose of rheubarb.
Flora came-John Benton saw--but
Mrs. Benton conquered.
Forth from Flora's voluminous
baggage came gowns fearfully and
wonderfully constructed from mate.
rails which might have just arrived
from an Indian bazaar. The hat with
the green feather was not a circum-
stance to the creations which crown
ed Floras yellow pompadour when
she impersonated the heroine "a some
glowing melodrama-a she wore
them all at Fort Smith.
On Sundays Mrs. Benton systemati-
cally manufactured excuses to remain
away from service. and John. who
liked to see women garbed as soberiy
as Quakers. was compelled to stink
down the aisle in the wake OF pur.
pie gown and green and purple vel
/ vet Gainsborough hat
Four weeks went by and still Flora
showed no signs of an early fitting,
Mrs Benton absolutely refused to
offer suggestions. so in a moment OF
desperation Benton bethought him.
self OF an old-time fedd between his
/ mother and Flora, which dated back
to his and Flora's schooldays. He
wired hiB mother at once, NEED you
here Immediately, do not fail me-
and wen did he know that the ilrzt
available train would bring the faith,
full soul At dinner that day no casu.
aug anaounced that be oxpeetsd his
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-04-16


into town, took his horse to a stable,
and then walked towards Maiden
Lane.
In a few moments he saw Arenta
Van Ariens. He placed himself direct
ly in her path, and dotted his beaver
to the ground as she approached.
well, then" she cried, with an af-
fected air of establishment, who
would have thought of seeing you?
Your retirement is the talk of the
town. Where are you going?"
with you?"
"In a word, no. For l am going to
Aunt Angelica's."
Upon my honor, It is to your Aunt
Angelica's desire to go most of ALL"
Now understand. You have found
out that Cornelia Moran is going
there"
81 assure you that 1 did not know
Miss Moran was going there. To tell
the very truth, l came into town to
look for you"
For me? And why, pray?"
81 want to see Miss Moran. II I
cannot see her, then 1 want to hear
about her. thought you, of all peo-
pie, could tell me the most and the
best. Now, pray do not disappoint
me-"
Listen! We meet this afternoon at
my aunt's, to discuss the dresses and
ceremonies proper for very fine we'd
ding"
TO be continued.l