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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1904-09-29
In MemOriam.

Died-Mrs. Pauline Nixon Pitchford
at the residence of Mr.. AL. Pitch.
ford, aged % years, Sept. %. 1904
Lexington. Miss.
In the first flush Of youth, when
hope and faith are fresh and
untried, when life is spreading like a
vista Of promised land, as from Pts
gah heights the rosy flush of a young
womanhood throws no sha0ow on its
lenghtening slopes and the inscrut-
able future screens with pitying
hand the chasms al around; when the
silver star of life that ever hovers
between night and morn on the hori-
zon's verge, has but risen on twenty
three short years, then vanishes to
shine on some fairer shore it is then,
death seems so hard "in that she died
so young"
The rolling seasons bring the hour
of fate to every household band but
each pearl that leaves the brok-
en- string is set in memory's crown as
the earthly chain is shortened and the
circle widens on the other shore. The
vacant place, the empty chair, is al
ways sad, and when the vanished form
was ever the tender daughter, sister,
wife and friend, ready with sympathy,
encouragement and helping hand,
the chill void of death is unfathom-
able in its woe.
The sympathies of an entire COM
munity are with the bereaved family
and friends; but in the calmer con-
temptation of life's fitful changes,
there is consolation in recalling her
Christian resignation to the decision
of a higher will.
When the stroke Of the Boatsman's
oar drew near, the troubled waters
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WELL DESERVED
Praise Bestowed by the Yazoo City
Sentinel upon the Mississippi
Fire Association.

The people OF Yazoo City owe
debt OF lasting gratitude to the
Mississippi Fire Association for its
prompt payment OF all losses in the
disastrous fire OF last May.
The Mississippi Fire Association
was not only the first company TO
pay Its losses, but it was the only
company to pay it's obligations
without the accustomed tedious and
monotonous squabble with the ad.
|justers.
This money came at time when
Yazoo City was bleeding from the
effects Of the awful catastrophe and
it was an inspiration to those that
received it. The Sentinel speaks
knowingly in this regard, as its
owner was one Of the sufferers and
experienced the feeling of satisfac-
tion inspired by this first full pay
ment.
Mr.. Wilson, the President of the
Mississippi Fire Association, is q
business man and knows that people
Other companies banded words
and disputed facts, took advantage
of technicalities and precipitated
every possible barrier in the way Of
an early and satisfactory settlement,
some of them waiting the full sixty
days allowed by law to pay begrud-
ingly what they knew they were due
in the beginning.
The manner in which the Missis-
sippi Fire Association settled its
losses might not have been in strict
compliance with the commonly
practiced methods of the larger and
older companies, but nobody cares
for that. President Wilson knew
that the money must sooner or later
be paid. He knew that the people
of Yazoo City needed it then as
they would never need it again.
The company had ample funds on
hand, hence he saw no occasion for
needless delay for the sake of mere
formality.
The company is composed entire
ly of Mississippians and the Sentinel
is glad to know that the Directors of
the concern have endorsed the
prompt action of their President.
1t is incumbent upon the people
Of Yazoo City to give the company
all OF the business which it feels dis
posed to do. With an authorized
capital of $4,000, 100000 subscribed
by Mississippians who are financial
ly able to meet any possible .contin-
gency, and with ample paid up cap
ital 10 meet any reasonable Lose, tue
Mississippi Fire Association is Just
as safe as any company in the field.
Without the knowledge of Pres-
dent Wilson or any member of his
company, The Sentinel wants TO
urge that the Mississippi Fire Asso-
citation be given liberal share of
your business. Help those who
have helped you and yours.-Yazoo
Sentinel.
The company above referred to is
represented in Lexington and Holmes
county by John L. Dyson, Of this city,
who, We are sure, will be pleased to
write you policies in the Mississippi
Fire Association.
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Conforming to the resolution adopt
ed by the Lexington Bar at its recent
meeting in memory Of the late Judge
W. F. Sevens, the committee appoint
cd at that meeting, presented the
resolutions to the Court Monday eve
ming. All the members of the Bar
present, as we'll Is Hon. J.W. George,
a leading attorney Of Yazoo, and
Judge Kimbrough, referred feelingly
to Judge Stevens character as man,
lawyer aud judge, and placed laurels
Of admiration and respect to his men,
ory. The resolutions adopted by this
Bar were then ordered spread upon
the minutes Of the Court.
Vernon Row, Jr., Of Winons, made
this, the home Of his grandfather,
DR.. A. V. Rowe, visit Monday. His
father, Rev. A. V. Rowe is Of large
size, and 30 was his grandfather; this
young man, however. exceeds them
two inches in hight. DR.. A. v.
Rowe was one Of the the first settlers
in this town and belonged to that
class Of men that give character for
law and order, and whose influence
abides long after their demise.
Hon. B. G. Humphreys, Congress-
man from our district, addressed the
people in the Court house after din
ner on Monday, on the quss-
tions involved in the sp-
preaching Presidential election.
Mr.. Humphreys handled his subject
we'll. including the present incumbent
Of the White House, and received
approval by frequent applause. Mis-
sissippi ia safe for Parker.
The STANDARD Patterns at
Pickens-B Barrett Co. have been reduced
to 10 and 15 cents. 'Ts'a
Lady-dngers In 10-cent packages
ct KERN Bros.
Fresh cakes just received at
Gwin Bros.
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Notice.

At their annual meeting in July
the county school board ordered that
the schools Of Holmes county open
for the session Of 1904 to 1905 on
the first Monday, the 3rd day in Oct
ober, 1904.
Notice is also given that will be
in my office on Friday, September 30,
to contract with the white teachers
of the county and on Saturday, Oct.
lst, to contract with the colored
teachers.
Respectfully,
W. H. Smith, Supt.
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make it look like new. Try US. Lewis
Herman Co.'S New Toggery Shop. 8
Miss Sallie Sheehy, of Bowling
Green, will resume her natural voca-
tion- teaching school-soon, which
has been interrupted for several
terms by home duties, which are
only second to her inherent love
for teaching "the young idea how to
shoot" The school at Marksville,
which was in her charge for some
time, will be the scene of Miss Sallie's
activities again, and the good wishes
Of her friends cannot be more fully
expressed, then by wishing the sue
cesses Of the past repeated.
Both praise and credit is due to
Mr.. /. Frank, with Lswis-Herman Co.,
for the elegant and artistic work done
by him in the Bookkeeping and dec
Grating the New Toggery Shop, the
brilliant opening Of which we men
toned last week. Mr.. Frank is a
polished gentleman and an all around
good fellow.
Miss Leila Stansbury is with her
brothers family, Mr.. W. E. Stans-
bury in Memphis, attending the
classic school Of St. Mary's. While
her friends miss her, like lost sun
beam, they wish her much success
and pleasure in the pursuit Of congo
NAL studies.
The dainty brunette presence Of
Miss Myrtle Burt, Of Winona, enliv-
ems, the East End home Of her aunt,
Mrs. 7. ]. Jordan.
For the best portrait work call at
FranciS tent
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October Weather.

The following data covering a Pc
riod of 16 years, have been compiled
from the weather bureau records at
81 observation stations in Mississippi.
They are issued to show the condi-
tions that have prevailed in the state
during the month in question, but
must not be construed as a forecast
of the weather conditions for the
coming month.
OCTOBER FOR 16 YEARS.
Mean or normal temperature, 64o.
The warmest month was that Of 1900
with an average Of 690. The coolest
month was that Of 1896, with an av-
erage Of 6O0. Some Of the highest
temperatures recorded were as fol-
lows: SO at Brookhaven and Yazoo
City in 1900. Some Of the lowest
temperatures recorded were as fol-
lows: 22 at Tupelo and 27 at Canton
in 1903.
FROST.
The average date Of the first kill
ing frost in autumn over the north
ern half Of of the state is October
31st, over the southern half, exclus-
i've of the counties bordering on the
gulf, November 5th, and over the
gulf counties November q.
PRECIPITATION.
Average for the month, 2.05 inch.
es. Average number Of days 0.0l
inch or more, 6. The greatest aver
age monthly precipitation was 5.46
inches in 1900. The least average
precipitation 0.26 inches.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1904-09-29
HON. E. F. NOEL
interviewed on His Impressions
During His Recent Trip to
San Francisco.

In speaking to a representative of
the Lexington Advertiser of his re.
cent trip to California and attend
ance on the triennial conclave of the
Knights Templar, Hon. E. F. Noel was
asked, what most impressed him
about the western country, and re-
piled:
The most striking difference be-
tween our section and that section is
the absence of forests and the i'm
mense quantities of waste land, much
of these lands being absolutely value
less for any purpose, practically bar
rem deserts. On the other hand, es-
pecially in southern California, there
are valleys, artifcially watered, that
are wondrously fertile and beau
tiful, with a delightful climate, never
extremely warm or cold. During
five days of travel, commencing with
Missouri. extending through Colora-
do, Utah, Nevada and a considerable
part of California, not a single forest
was seen, unless the name could be
applied to belts of hemlock, cedar and
pine, occasionally visible on steep
mountain sides, of limited area,
Some trees are to be seen on banks
of streams, ,and around residences, and
in cities and towns. With US all land
will produce something. In the West
much Of the land, especially that of
alkali formation. contains nothing in
the way of animal or vegetable life,
especially Nevada.
In San Francisco and in Los Ange-
les Dights are always pleasant, and
variations of temperature are slight.
Fruits and vegetables grow all the
year round. In Los Angeles and vi.
cinity, under irrigation, our house
plants grow outside all the year
round. For instance geraniums grow
as high as fences, and | saw some
constituting hedges. Fruit is fine,
cheap and always plentiful. Orchards
and vineyards are kept in the highest
state of cultivation, absolutely free
from grass and weeds, and given con-
slant attention. Limbs of fruit
trees grew from the ground up shad-
ing trunk and base.
Pasadena, city Of about 10000
inhabitants, IL miles from Los Ange-
les, is probably the prettiest city in
America; and for its population, con-
tains the most homes Of millionaires.
Usually these homes are situated
on large lots, with most every variety
of beautiful plants artistically ar
ranged. Some Of the vegetation is
strictly tropical. The residences are
of varying types, none apparently
aiming at special display Of wealth.
The grounds were the most striking |
feature.
In the prettiest part of Pasadena
live Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hoyt. Mrs.
Hoyt is a native of Durant, a daugh-
ter of Col. J. G. Hamilton. As Miss
Minnie Hamilton she was one of our
colnty's most popular young ladies'.
Her home Is one of the most beauti-
full | ever saw. She extends a royal
welcome to all Mississippi friends and
bears true allegiance to our state.
San Francisco opened its doors to
the Knights Templar, putting on its
gala attire. About 10000 Knights
we're in attendance. The parade and
the electrical display were never sur
passed according to the testimony Of
those competent to speak. Nothing
was left undone that could add to the
pleasure Of visiting Knights and their
friends.
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Minutes of Town Council.

At Il regular meeting OF the mayor
and Alderman there were present
R. C. McBee, mayor, W. 2. Tacketl,
A. M. Pepper, c. q. Pahlen and w.
|. Pickens, aldermen, and >. A.
Brown, marshal.
Town treasurer filed his report
showing funds on hand as follow
Railroad fund $713.62; street fund
$41S 10; school fund $SS2.72; Gem
etery fund $61.S5; corporation fund
$l,163.O1, street labor $257.O4.
WI. Pickens was elected clerk
pro tenn.
Accounts were allowed as follows;
Jas Kimbro, lumber, S54 20
r. G. McBee, salary,etc ~ 20
Rent for Mayors Office OO
j. A, Brown, salary 70 OO
I" street commits. 5 90
" cutting grass ID 5O
/" 7 Is
q" 2 80
E. W. Jordan build walks 80 90
/" filling up well 4 80
V. c. Ashley, hauling, 80 %
Advertiser ad'vt house 50
Commercial Pub. Co. print.
ing notices. lO 5O
S. M. Smith, Tee IN retail
cases 25 90
W. W. Wllburn fees of town
VS. Baugn 3 W
The citizens of Lexington are re-
quested to notify the Lexington
Compress&Oil Mill Co. by telephone
and also notify member of the
board whenever a street light fails 10
burn.
1t is ordered that one light be
placed ut the Black Greek IRON
bridge, one light AT V. c. Ashleys,
corner Wire and Yazoo streets and
one at W. l.. Walton s south corner.
W. P, Tackett, A M. Pepper and R.
g. McBee voting yea and W. J..
Pickens and G. G. Pahlen voting,
no, W. p. Tackett was appointed
to locate the lights.
The Citizens Waterworks Co., lis
agents, transferrees, representatives,
successors assigns have the right to
lay, construct, maintain and operate
for period Of fifty years from the
date of completion, and beginning
along, through and under the streets
and public square Of the town Of
Lexington, q water works and sew
erage system, all necessary water
mains, pipes, hydrants and all other
necessary equipments for a complete
waterworks and sewerage system for
said town.
Sec. 2. That nothing in this Or
dinance ntained shall be construed
as a right to interfere with, nor OBJ
struct travel and traffic along said
streets, except such as is necessary
in actually laying the pipes.
Sec. 3. That this ordinance shall
take effect from and after its pas
sage.
Board adjourned.
r. @. McBee, mayor.
W. /. Pickens, clerk pro TEN.
The talk of the town, HOLE
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tapping the sands of life's shore, she
realized the coming of the summons,
and while clinging with the fervor Of
youth and hope to earthly aid, a hope
beyond the grave was expressed with
quiet faith in Heavens own good time
and will.
Surrounded by every attention that
affection could suggest in the home
where for five years Of married life
she was always welcomed with
the tender love Of daughter and sis
ter, she still remembered with
thoughtful kindness the comfort of
others while the stamp of death lay
on her brow, and II is thus that those
who knew her bsss will cherish the
memory of one who is but a memory
ueuCelOTIH.
While the tender leaves Of hope,
budded in the spring time Of youth,
will never unfold in the fruition of
life's promise, they will never know
the blight Of cares and dis,appoint-
ments-of earth's losses and pains,
nor scorch in the heat and burden of
fuller years.
May the tender fingers Of times
efacing touch wreathe them in un-
fading immortelIes above the niche Of
gentle memories in the hearts Of
those who knew AMI loved her here.
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How's Your Suita

We do cleaning, pressing and re-
pairing, and do It right. Lewis
Herman Co.'S Tailoring Dept. 3
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The talk Of the town, HOLE
PROOF SOX. 25 and so cents per
pair at Lewis-Herrman Co. A
If you want good photos, Lexington
is the place to 60.
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Eor Sale.

A four-room cottage in desirable
location in Lexington. Apply at this
office, or post Office box III. tt
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Hole-proof Sox will need no darn
ing II worn for six months. II they
should. we agree to replace them by
new ones. 25 and so per pair. Sold
by Lewis Herman Co: 2
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Something New.
"Hole Proof Sox", at
nI ny m

The New Toggery Shop.
What has become Of the promised
laundry? We were lead to believe
that the stock was subscribed, ant
its operation only matter Of a short
time.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-25

ton find For a long time miners and prospectors in the neighborhood of eff ton have insisted that the coal indica- tions there were exceptionally promis ing and that to prove the truth of their theories required merely some nerve and the expenditure of money. For much longer time it has been known that the so-called San CaIaos coal fields, east of Dudleyville, Pinal county, contained coal in sufficient quantities to justify careful prospecting and de- velopment, but the work so far done does not amount to a great deal. This is mainly because of the remoteness of that locality from railroads, and the knowledge that until the traEsportl- tion problem was solved the coal could not be used to any extent The Phoe nix & Eastern will furnish the neces- sary transportation facilities, however, and it is tc be expected that within q year from this date San Carlos coal will be on the market in considerable quantities.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-25
WAY OF MAKING SHOT.

The method of making shot has never changed Hundreds of years ago shot was made in just the same way it is made now. Seems strange, doesn't it, that with all the improve ments in ether lines none has been made in this? Plenty of men have tried to find some better way, but they all have had to give it up and go back to the old shot tower. They wanted to get rid of the high tower. for that is the most expensive part of the plant.
 Shot is made by pouring a melted composition of lead and arsenic through a screen or from big ladle with a serrated edge at the top of the tower and letting it fall into a tank of water The drops of lead get per fectly round Cn their way down just like rain drops and by the time they reach the water they are cold enough so they do not Natten out when they strike. Then the water finishes the cooling process.
 They have tried dropping the lead through big tube with a blast of cold air against the outside and they have
 ried dropping it through glycerine. But none of these ways seem to work. It's just following the course that nature takes in making hail. and I lon't suppose they can beat her at her own game. That's why they haven't 'nc1e any mprovements.-NeW York Press.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-25
PHoENIx, ARIZONA, FEB. 25, 1904
The Same Mistake in diIa.

The republican organization has made the same mistake in Gila county as was made in COchise. Graham. and other counties-the voters of the party have been denied a voice in the selec- lion of delegates to the territorial con- petition bearing the names of 91 good republicans was presented to the coun- ty committee requesting that a county convention he held for the selection of delegates to the convention at Tucson. the committee ignored the request and itself named the delegates.
 We fear that it will be some time before the discontent croused in the republican rank and file by these methods will be allayed. As we pointed out the other day. no political party can grow or can maintain it's normal strength, even. when the masses are ignored and machine methods suh- stituted. Moreover, brisk contests with in the 2arty for party honors always have a healthful effect. No good re- publican sulks when fairly beaten by a fellow republican, and there has been no reason 70 a3Drehend anywhere in the territory anything but good results from a lively stirring of party interest There being no question of indorse- ment of the national and territorial administrations, the only question has been as to what individuals in the re- gpective counties should have the hon. or of going to the territorial conven- tiOn, and what individuals should have the honor of casting the vote of the territory at Chicago for President RoOsevelts no,ninatiOn. There is no reason whatsoever why there should not have been the> fullest play of in- dividual ambition, accordingly. To say that the county committees in the var 'ous counties have selected good men and good republicans is to beg the question-nobody will have any other expectation than that the delegates 10 the Tucson convention will prove to be representative Of our best citizen ship. But the republican voters-the privates i2 the ranks-the men who poll the votes OF election day-have not been consulted in most of the counties, and the party has been in excusably weakened by the shortsight- ed Colicy.
 Gila county made a magnificent showing for the republican candidates in the last election. For years that county had been a democratic Gibral- ter. But the superb campaign mnde there-as elsewhere in the territory by the Hon. Robert E. Morrison. the candidate for delegate to congress. awakened an enthusiasm which re- suited in an avalanche of republican votes on election day. And it was bad business for the republican county committee Of Gi!a county to refuse these loyal republican voters an oppor- tunity 10 help choose the delegate to Tucson.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-25
The Discovery of Coal at Clifton.

The discovery of a 4-foOt vein of coal within four or five miles of Clifton marks a tremendous step in the devel- opment of the territory's industrial re- sources. If the field shall prove as extensive as now believed at Clifton, its value cannot be readily measured. Much, of course, depends upon the quality; but the quality of the new find is said to be excellent-superior, in fact, to any coal now mined for the Arizona market. Most of Arizona s coal supply now comes from the Gallup coal fields in New Mexico and the quality of the Gallup coal is only fair; upon exposure to. the atmosphere for a considerable length of time it 'slacks'' more or less, and some of it is but little more than a good grade of Ignite. On behalf of the Clifton coal it is asserted that it is not only a good steam coal, but is excellent for blacksmithing. and will produce good quality of coke. If all this be true, Clifton and all south eastern Arizona are to be congratu- laled' The Denents will be felt, indeed, hy the entire territory. When the Phoenix X Eastern railroad, now under construction, reaches the connections for which it is building it will be able Co supply Clifton coal to nearly all .arts of Arizona.
 As everybody knows, mining opera tions in this territory often are handi- capped in two important particular water and fuel-and the lack of cheap fuel is perhaps the chief obstacle to the development of numerous proper ties. The production of coal on a large scale at Clifton will go far toward the elimination of this difficulty.
 And we do not believe that the devel- opment of coal fields in Arizona will end with the exploitation of the Cliff
Arizona republican., 1904-02-25
RULER OF JAPAN.

The ruler of Japan really should be called ten-o, not "mikado. The latter means royal gate and is a title some what similar to sublime porte" which is used indifferently to mean the Turk ish sultan, his government or the coun- try itself. Ten-o" means "heaven's highest" q title surpassing all the most grandiloquent European efforts. The original Japanese equivalent for ten To is soumelamikoto, but the former is universally used perhaps on account of it's brevity The present Ten-o of Japan is the 12lst of his line from jimmu-Ten-o. VI.