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The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-09-22

In the Federal Court, at Mer-
idian last week, the peonage
cases from this county were con
tinued until the March term OF
the court. Judge Niles, in issu-
ing the order for Il continuance,
stated there are now pending in
the U. S. Supreme Court, tor de-
cision at the December term, APP
peals i'll peonage cases from Ala
bama, Florida and elsewhere,
denying the constitutionality OF
the act under which the indict-
ments were returned, and that
the Court preferred to wait until
the question OF constitutlonality
had been passed upon before
taking up these cases.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-09-22
WARS IN A NAME?

Everything is in the name
when it comes to Witch Hazel
Salve. E. G. Dewitt q Co., of
Chicago, discovered some years
ago how to make a salve from
Witch Hazel that is a specific
tor piles. For blind, bleeding.
itching and %protruding piles,
eczema, cuts, burns, bruises and
all skin diseases, DeWitt's Salve
has no equal. This has given
rise to numerous worthless coun-
t~erteits. ask tor De Witt's--the
genuine. Sold by Ward.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-09-22
SPRAINS.

s. A Read, Cisco, Tex. writes
March II, 1901: MY wrist was
sprained SO badly by a fall that
it was useless; and after using
several remedies that tailed to
give reliet, used Billiards. Snow
Liniment aud was cured. | earn
estly recommend it to anyone
suffering from sprains." Csc,
soc, Sl.00. Sold by Ward.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-09-22

The expenses OF the August
term OF the Circuit Court
amounted to S3,5S5. The fines
imposed amounted to over $4,000
and probably one.haIt or more
OF this can be collected in cash,
$1,000 has already been paid
Macon Beacon.
The new broom is sweeping
clean-hey, boys?
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-09-22
FEARFUL Ops AGAINST Him.


Bedridden, alone and destitute.
Such, in brief, was the condition
OF an old soldier by name of j.
j. I~lavens, Versailles, O. For
years he was troubled with kid
ney disease ana neither doctors
nor medicines gave him relief.
AT length he tried Electric Bit
tiers. 1t put him on his feet in
short order and now he testihes:
"I'm on the road to complete re-
covery." Best on earth tor liver
and kidney troubles, and all
forms OF stomach and bowel
complaints. Only sec. Guar
anteed by Ward, druggist,
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-09-22
portervillc potnnnrrl.

PorteryilIc is a lively little
place uow-plenty OF cotton to
pick, and the gin is cutting ii of
The seed faster than they can
pick it.
We are sorry to report SO
many on the sick list.
Mr., 7. NJ. Boyd is still sick.
but is a little better Mt this writ
ing. We are all anxious for his
recovery.
Our little operator, Mr.. Ed
wards, Went 20 Meridian today
to stand his examination. WI
trust he viii come through O. X.
TOR he Is a very deserving young
man.
Miss Pearl Dove returned to
her home at Cuba, Ala, today,
alter a few days visit to her aunt,
Mrs. j.. e. Bailey. Sorry your
stay was SO short, Miss Pearl,
Come again.
Miss Leila Boyd is on the
sick list.
DR.. Rogers made a trip to the
City Tuesday.
jim Shelton is visiting at Mid
dleton, Tenn, his home.
Miss Nealie Sanders. one of
our sweetest young ladies', is at
the Fair this week.
Sorry Walter ruined SO many
or his pictures Sunday. Bad be-.
ginning for you, Walter.
Miss Firsie Hall, one of our
sweetest aud most intelligent
girls, leaves this afternoon for
Columbus to enter the [. [. Q.
We wish Miss Virgie "a pleasant
and profitable year.
Mrs. L. E. Cobb and children.
OF L~auderdale, spent "a few days
with her sister, Mrs. J. E. Bailey.
After a few days visit to
friends, Miss Leedie Keetou re
turned to Lauderdale this alter
nooa. Don't cry, Willie,
Misses wilma Lester aud Bea
trlce Jameson, of Scooba, were
down Tuesday afternoon in in
terest of the music class here.
Jim Gay spent a lew days of
last week with Z, NJ. Boyd and
family.
The p~leasantest entertainment
OF the season was the oyster sup
per, Friday night, at the lovely
home of MIR. and Mrs. e. S. Ford.
The following couples were pres
cut; *. "A. Means and Miss Pearl
Dove, Jim Gay and Miss Della
Boyd, Thad Dove and Miss Myr-
tie Rogers, G. Edwards and Miss
Aida Boyd, Clyde Rush and Miss
Ina Carnathan, Walter Rogers
and Miss Mamie Adams, Willie
Rogers and Miss Carrie Gill,
Bonnie Rigdon and Miss Lydia
Briggs, Richard Rea and Miss
Leedie Keeton, Walter Carna-
than and Miss Ena Rea, Will
Rigdon and Miss Clara Slaton,
Bob Rlgdon and Miss Onie Sla-
ton, John Briggs and Miss j.
Slaton, Heck Briggs and Miss
Annie Dial, j. G. Porter and
Miss Eula Porter, and Mr.. and
Mrs. j.. g.. Bailey. The enter
tninment will long be remem-
bered. X.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-09-22

The Medical Record says the
japanese are strong because they
practically eat no meat, living
almost wholly on rice, with fish,
eggs, vegetables and fruit. They
drink weak tea and fargo guam
titles OF water.-EX.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-09-22
BUcKLEN's ARNIcA SALvE

Has worldwide fame for marvel
Gus cures. 1t surpasses any other
salve, lotion, ointment or balm
for cuts, corns, burns, boils, sores,
telons, ulcers, letter, salt fheum,
fever sores, chapped hands, skin
eruptions; ipfallible tor piles.
Cure guaranteed. Only Csc. at
Ward the druggists.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-09-22

The Mayor and Chief OF Police
OF huntsville, Ala, have been
impeached for incompetency and
neglect OF duty in connection
with the recent lynohing at that
place.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-09-22

Prince Herbert iiismarek, son
OF the great Iron Chancellor of
the German Empire, died Sun.
day morning last.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-09-22

France, as Russia's ally, Is
again agitating the "yellow per.
IL bug.a boo.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-09-22
J. z. TINSLEY.
DENTAL SURGEON
SC0oba, Miss.

Offers his professional services 10
The people of Kemper County. All
kinds of dental work done neatly and
pl omptly. Satisfaction guaranteed.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-09-22
LOW ONE-WAY SETTLERS,
RATES to the NORTHWEST
AND CALIFORNIA.

From September Is until November
80, 1858, the Burlington makes very low
n way %cOlonist rates to California.
Oregon. Washington, Idaho and Non.
tana. The reduction is from 25 TO 40
per cent. from the regular rates.
The Way 10 Go.
The Burlington, with its strong main
lines aud free chair care, best reaches
the West and Northwest via Den.ar.
Billings or st. Paul,
the Burlington Northern Pacific Elk.
press" is the great daily through train
With chair cars and touriss eleepers via
Billings, Montana, to Puget Sound and
intermediate pointe.
To California.
The Bnrliugton's weekly personally
conducted California excursions in
through tourist s~leepsrs are Just the
thing for coast tourists and settlers.
The ronte is Denver, Scenic Colorado
and Salt Lake.
Homeseekers' Excursions.
These are run the first ana third
Tuesdays OF each month az approx
mately hall rates for the round trip.
1t will be a pleasure for us to give vop
an accurate and Informative reply to
any inquiries.
l. w. WAKELEY, G. P. A,
6O4 Pine ST., st Louis, Mo.
j. n. MERRILL, q. S. ~,
Atlanta, Ga
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-09-22

Subscribe for the IIEkALp.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29

Worlds Fair rates via Union Pacific
The Union Pacific takes pleasure in an
nouncing the following round trip rates
to St Louis, which apply from Denver,
Colorado Springs, or Pueblo, and Colo
RADIO common points. S39.2O, daily
April 10 to November 10. inclusive, and
good for return until December Is.
1904. .s32.7o, daily, April % to Novem-
Der 20, inclusive, and good for return
leaving st. Louis within sixty days frem
date of sale but not later than Decem-
Der l5 1904. s2940. daily, April q to
November 80 inclusive, and good for
return leaving st Louis within ten days
from date of sale but not later than
Dec 5, 1904. Tourist sleepers on all
trains Denver to and from Kansas City:
double berth rate, S1.75. If you want to
go via the best route see that your tick
ct reads over the Union Pacific. You
can go either via Kansas City or via
Omaha The price is the same. For
and further information or descriptive
literature call or rddress, E. r. Griffin
Genl. Agent U. p. R.. r. Co., 94l 18th
street, Denver.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29

The campaign is almost to its
goal and the work that has been
and is being done by the colored
citizens in the interest of the Re-
publican ticket has been met with
SUCCESS on every turn and no one
man is more responsible for this
than is j. w. jackson, president
of the Roosevelt Colored Republi-
can club. Never in the history of
Denver has there been a more Wig
orious worker and promoter of big
Republican rallies than Mr.. Jack
son and the big rally held, at-East,
Turner hall Thursday night was IA
strong Endorsement of his political
genius. In the was OF gaining vot-
ers for the party nothing has been
overlooked by Mr. Jackson and
the fact will be told at the polls on
November Sth by large Republi-
can majority.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29

Columbine Court No. 279. |. o. o. c..
celebrated its second annual anniversary
last Tuesday night by giving reception
at their hall, .17l2 Curtis street. ana a
large number responded to invitations
to do honor to the event. At the close
of the program the grand march took
place and after promenading the hall
in rarious movements, filed out to the
banquet room where sumpteous spread
awaited them. Dancing was also in
dulged in and late hour found the
crowd dispensing, leaving words of praise
for the hospitality of this enterprising
organization.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
A Dry Saft e attn.

That salt possesses tonic qualities
is well known, but it has remained for
a woman suffering from nervous pros
tration to try dry sea salt rub with
beneficial results. She soaks a coarse
wash cloth in a strong solution of the
sea salt, then dries it. After her cold
bath of morning she wipes on the
moisture with towel, then rubs with
the salty wash cloth till her skin IL
in a glow. She says she has found
this to be far more invigorating than
the usual bath in salt water.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29

Mrs. Mary E. Smith. who was one of
the oldest pioneer residents of Denver,
and the founder of Shorter Chapel, the
first colored church organized in the
state, died last Sunday morning at her
late residence. 10 So. Pennsylvania Ave.
Deceased came to Denver Al years ago
and was therefore one of the widest
known colored women in the city. She
was loved and esteemed by everybody
and her loss to the various organizations
to which she belonged, and to the com
munity as well, is one that is keenly felt.
Funeral services were held Wednesday
afternoon from Shorter Chapel.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
Fifteen Thousand Violin Makers.

The only place in the world where
violin-making may be said to consti-
tute the staple industry is Markneu-
kirchen, in Saxony, with its numerous
surrounding villages. There are al
together about $4,000 people in this
district engaged exclusively in the
manufacture of violins. The lnhabi-
tants, from the small boy and girl to
the wrinkled, grey-headed veteran and
the aged grandmother, are employed
throughout the year in making some
part or other of this instrument.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
The Kink that Won't Come Back.

You can make your hair Just as
straight and smooth as you want to by
using the Original Ozonized Ok Mar
row also keeps the hair from falling out,
cures dandruff and makes the hair
grow. 1t never fails. One bottle does
it. Sold over forty years to ladies of re
finement all over the country, giving
perfect satisfaction Send us 30 cents
and we will ship you a bottle express
paid. Address Ozonized Ok Marrow
Co., 76 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
Animals That Count.

Evidence that animals can count
has been collected by Signor Mancfni
Horses in the collieries at Hainault
have a regular number of daily trips.
and invariably seek their stables af-
ter the thirtieth. A dog remembered
the twenty-sixth buried bone a short
time after digging up twenty-five.
Birds count their eggs; magpies count
only to four. The latter is true also
CT monkeys.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29

Anothei~proof of the interest taken in
this campaign by the colored citizens
was packed house at East Turner hall
last Thursday night. The principal
speakers of the evening were Hon. T.
McCants Stewart of New York, Attor-
ney W. II Townsend of Pueblo and Mrs.
Ida DePriest of this city and the en-
thusiastic applause which greeted their
remarks was very evident that they
pleased their hearers.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
A Refined Compliment.

At the instant Queen Elizabeth of
England alighted at Kenilworth, on a
visit to Leicester, all the clocks in the
castle were stopped, and by n delicate
attention the hands continued to point
toward the moment of her arrival,
since no one was to take note of time
during the royal sojourn there.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
Oxford Dancing Academy

Open every Thursday evening, Mani
tou hall, 1545 Champa street, Prof Il.
Wilson, Dancing Master. Instructions
from $50 to 1870 p. m. Admission %
cents: checking free. Assembly ball LIST
Thursday in each month. Admission
80 cents; checking 10 cents.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
Cooks PSrquisitea.

A restaurant cook arrested for
stealing provisions in London, was
found to have concealed on his per.
son" three apples, shoulder of NUT
ton, a pound of butter, a pound OF
sausages, half a pound of jam and =
package of cocoa.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
LARGEST of All Telescopes.

The largest efficient telescope in
the world is to be added to the equip
ment of Harvard university. The'new
instrument is 81 feet in focal length
and has a five-foot aperture-nearly
twice as large as the Lick observatory
telescope, which has 36-inch aper-
ture. The telescope will be USED chief
ly for Photographic work.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
Cure for Sea Sickness.

The British Medical Journal says:
Koepkef believes that the different
symptoms of sea sickness are due to
anemia of the brain, and that validol
acts upon this condition by raising
the blood pressure. 1t also influences
the gastric disturbances by lowering
the sensibility of the. nerve endings
in the gastric mucous membrane. and
is, indeed, both a good stomachic and
a good ansleptic.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
Criuin of Ancient Sayinc.

1t was formerly trick among coun-
try folk to substitute a cat for a suck
ing pig, and bring it in a bag to ma
ket. If any greenhorn chose to buy
"pig in a poke" without examination
all very well; but If he opened the
sack, me let the cat out of the bag,
and the trick was disclosed
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
Prince Herbert Bismarck,

In his prime he was noted for his
overbearing temper and insolent man.
ner. The story is told of him that he
once ran into and nearly upset dis
tinguished diplomat, who angrily
asked what he meant by it. 81 am
Count Bismarck. was the reply. The
explanation is ample" said the other
but the excuse is nsufficient"-New
York Times.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
One Mars Meat Another'o Poison.

In the rivers of some of the West
Indian islands there abound fish which
it would be deadly poison for Euro
peans to eat, but which the natives
find a nourishing and enjoyable diet.
In parts of New Zealand there grows
sort of orange which no one but
native. can eat without becoming ill.,,
while couple would probably poison
the average European.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
Goldfish Destroy Mosquitoes.

People living in the island of Cy-
prus have discovered that the water
tanks in private houses are favorite
breeding piaces for mosquitoes. and
they have learned as well that gold
fish are effective destroyers of the
mosquito larva. AS few as five or six
goldfish are sufficient to keep an ordi.
nary house tank free.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29

MIR. j. w. Anderson and Miss Engie
Petite we're united in the holy bonds OF
matrimony at Seattle, Wash, on Tues
day, October 1s, 1904. Both the bride
and groom were former residents OF
this city and1bave host of admirlng
friends here Who wish them unbounded
happiness and prosperity in their voyage
Of matrimoDy.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
Odd FeIlows\ Care for Sick.

n Manchester (England) Odd Eel
low, who has just died, went on sick
pay in August, 1869, and remained
there continuously for thirty-fve
years. His lodge gave him money reg
ularly and paid for his doctor and
medicines, and now it has given his
widow S160.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
Big Consumption of Wheat.

Our home consumption of wheat for
food is about five and quarter bush
els a year for each of our eighty-one
million inhabitants. This per capita
consumption appears to be interest
ing. The high prices of meats are
probably increasing the demand for
bread.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
Appendicitis Is Contaaious.

According to NJ. Championniere, in
a paper read before the French Acae-
emy of Medicine, appendicitis is in
fectious, and may arise from influenza.
1t is commonest in countries where
much flesh is eaten. and is graver in
patients who eat much flesh.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
PunctuaIity a Virtue.

Learn to be punctual at both ends
of the day. You have discovered how
to economize time so as to arrive at
your place of business punctually.
Compel yourself to habits that will en-
cole you to leave punctually.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29

Under the joint auspices of the Roose-
velt- Peabody and Colored Womens'
Club, a tremendous meeting will be
held at East Turner hall next Thursday
night. Good speakers will be present
to address the people. See ad. in this
paper for further particulars.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
Dubuque Catholics,

Dubuque is the strongest Catholic
city in tho west, So per cent of the
population belonging to that faith
There are seven parochial schools. at.
tended by 16.424 children, and 1866
young people are under the care of
,he church.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
Like the Turkey

Some men is like de turkey in de
fall" said Uncle Eben. "Dey keeps
struttin' around when dey ought to be
irunnin' fob cover - Washington
Star.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29

Capt. r. L. Cooper of Chicago. met
with II very painful accident on the l4th
inst. by falling from the platform OF the
private car of President Fish of the
Illinois Central r. r. The Captain Is
reported to be suffering with much pain
and will not be able to do any work for
at least two months.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29

Mrs. Mary f. Wade will furnish help
for good women wishing work by the
week or month. Ladies wanting such
help will please call at 2227 Lincoln
avenue from 8 a IN. to > p. m. Phone
Red 2547.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
Can't Do Without Them.

Statistics show that the average
height of the American woman is
two inches more than it was twenty
five years ago. Yes, they come high
er, but we must have them.-New
York Sun.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
Fewer Deaths in India.

The fact that about 100000 deaths
from. fevers, mostly malarial, are
caused in India every year indicates
the stupendous Importance of the mos
quito problem. 1t has been proved
that people dwelling in houses mile
from the breeding grounds Of the ano-
pheles variety of mosquitoes are prac-
tically free from malaria.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
klnu,s Condemnation of Tobacco.

Smoking is a custom loathsome to
the eye, hateful to the nose, harmful
to the brain, dangerous to the lungs;
and in the black fume thereof near
est resembling the horrible Stygian
smoke of the pit that is bottomless.-
James /.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
Rohs His Emploxer.

Paul Reimers, German decorator
was so fond of reading his Bible in
working hours that the foreman took
it away from him, and found, between
the leaves, large amount of gold
leaf. Reimers lad been stealing reg.
ularly.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29

Wait for the 18th anniversary and
prize ball to be given by Arapahoe
Lodge No 1886 G. u. o. of o. f., at Man
itou hall, l5i5 Champa street, Tuesday
eve. Nov. 10, 1904. There will be two
prizes given away; one to the best lady
and one to the best gentleman waltzer.
Admission 80 cents.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
A Very Bashful Mar.

A brown-eyed lass of this communl.
ty received very unique love-letter
Sunday The letter contained pro-
posal, but was anonymous. She in.
sisted the knight was too faint-heart-
ed.-Marion (Ark) Reform.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
In Days of Large Families.

In Conway churchyard (EnS.) there
was to be scent can scarcely be
there to-day-a tombstone bearing the
following epitaph: Here lyeth the
body Of Nicholas Hooker, of Conway.
gentleman, who was the forty-first
child Of his father, William Hooker
by Alice his wife, and the father OK
twenty-seven children, 1881"
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
Worlds Debt to United States.

This country invented the parlor,
sleeping and dining cars. the pressed.
steel freight car many of the best fea.
lures or the automatic coupler, and a
host of related devices, and 1t runs
the fastest long-distance trains.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29

The grand masquerade ball which
will take place at Manitou hall Tuesday
evening. November lst will be the first
of the season and preparations are being
made for the accommodation of the tre-
mendeous crowd that will be present.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
Irish Farm Hand Strike.

Three meals, two pints of porter and
S4 cents day is the demand of farm
laborers in the midland counties of
Ireland, and they have gone on strike
to enforce the demand.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29

Wait for the Elks big ball to be held
at Manitou Dancing academy lob
Champa St, Tuesday Evening Nov. 20,
in honor of Williams and Walker worlds
reknown colored performers, Read me
CoLoRApo STATESMAN next week for full
particulars.
JOHN w. LEVEL,
Chairman of committee.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29

At the residence of Mrs. George S.
Contee last Monday night, a very large
ly attended meeting was held by the
Roosevelt Peabody Colored Women's
club. The program was sandwiched
with spicy speeches by members and
friends of the club.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
Lettuce Prevents Smallpox.

Eat a small quantity of lettuce
morning and evening and you have
protected yourself in the best possible
way against smallpox, says Medical
Talk.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
Yield OF SEWAGE Farm.

Near Bombay city there is a sewage
farm (septic tank system) which
Yields thirty-six tons of grass and
vegetables an acre.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
Satisfy Curiosity.

. 1t has been found that Chinatown
guides in San Francisco get up opium
and other dens of vice of their own in
Chinatown and employ Chinese to oc-
cupy them, to be show places for tour
lists.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29

When you have anv shoe repairing to
be done go to Jas. p Norwood the col
ored shoemaker at 1910 10Th street.
First-class work guaranteed. Phone
2203 Black.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
Wipes Out Ancient Volcano.

The action of the weather has en-
tirely washed away the ash-built slopes
of an ancient volcano in Wyoming,
leaving only the core showing basalt
in columnar forms.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
CAL. DALE,
DEALER IN

DEALER IN
Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
All kinds of Bottled Goods. Val
Blatz beer on draught and bot
tied.
1865 Broadway; Also al SO w. CoIfaN.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29

e. d. Banks arrived home last Mon
day from a three weeks visit to relatives
and friends in Indiana. He reports n
very pleasant time.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29
Vast Depth of the Sea.

II Mount Everest, 29,0O2 feet. were
set down in the Nero deep. 81 ,614 feet,
there would still be nearly one-half
mile of water above its summit.
The Colorado statesman., 1904-10-29

Jimmy Cartwright made flying trip
Tuesday to-Oh WELL he don't want it
mentioned for fear of trouble with his
best gal