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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-23
JETHRO RHODES DEAD.
Lived to Be 95 Years Old and Never
Had Doctors Care

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
SUFFOLK. Va, August 23.-Jethro
Rhodes died suddenly yesterday at his
home In Isle OF Wight county, aged ninety
five years. The deceased never went fish,
ing. never bought a pocketknife and never
had a doctor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-23
Decision on Injunction Tomorrow.

Arguments before Judge Brentano In con-
nection with the Injunction asked by the
packers to restrain the city from tnterfer-
ing with the housing of workmen at the
stock yards were concluded today. Judge
Brentano took the matter under advise
ment and said he would announce his de-
cision tomorrow morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-23
Rome Receives Startling Report.

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The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
Liberal to the Orphans.

The orphans in the various institu-
lions in Mississippi have been pro-
vided for with unusual ~liberality
this year, doubtless owing largely to
the exceptional prosperity Of the
people, and the consequent general
feeling existing in all parts of the
State. Reports from all the or
phanages state that the Thanksgiv-
ing donations were exceptionally
large, both in the way of money,
foodstuffs and clothing. At the
Baptist orphanage, located in Jack
son, the aggregate sum received is
aboct $4,000. The orphanage now
contains eighty-fve children. Other
institutions at Natchez, Water Val
ley and Columbus were equally well
treated. Supt. Carter, of the Bap-
fist orphanage, states that arrange
ments are now going forward for the
Christmas celebration, and the little
folks will have a genuine Santa
Claus treat. Early next year the
work of erecting a new dormitory
building will be commenced.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
The Boil WeeviI.

Prof. Glenn W. Herrick, State
entomologist for Mississippi, who
has had charge Of the boil weeyil
quarantine for the past nine months,
and who attended the boil weevil
convention at Shreveport, La, re-
ports that the convention was a sue
cess in every respect, and he believes
that the deliberations will result in
a better understanding among the
farmers of the South of the neces-
sity Of taking every possible precau-
ton to prevent the further spread
Of the pest, and that it "a be ac-
complished only by maintaining a
rigid quarantine against the infected
districts of Louisiana and Texas.
Prof. Herrick manifestS much in
terest in the boil weevil measure in
PRODUCED in congress recently, and
is gratified that it c. Mains an al
lowance for the prosecution of work
in Mississippi, as the fund appro-
priated by the legislature of this
State is none too large to carry out
the purpose.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
DR.. MilIer's Pumpkin.

DR.. A. Miller, of Panthur Burn,
member of the lower house of the
legislature from Sharkey county,
furnished Manager Mckay, Of the
Corn and Cotton Carnival, with a
pumpkin grown in the delta that is
a wonder to behold. 1t weighs over
100 pounds and is almost large
enough to live in. DR.. Miller has
been offered $40 for his prize by one
of the Northern visitors, but he re-
fused all offers and kept the pump
kin.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
Cleared His Client.

Acknowledgement Williams has
returned from Oklahoma City.
where he acted as attorney for the
defense in the trial of a young white
man named Jones. from Newton
county, who was charged with mur-
der. A telegram received from Mr..
Williams last week states that Jones
was acquitted, which is quite a trib-.
ute to the legal skill of Mssissippi's
Encouragement. ,
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
Mississippi State News
Paid Back K

The Delta Development Com
pany, through its president, Hon.
w. +. Swan, of Biloxi, last week
paid over to the State revenue agent
the sum of $1,000 for delinquent
city, county and State taxes on sol
vent credits. This is settlement in
full for the claim recently filed. The
Delta Pine Land Company, against
whom a claim was recently filed, has
not yet settled, but the matter is in
curse of adjustment.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
Railroad Commission Movss.

The officers Of the Mississippi
railroad commission are being
moved from the first floor of the
statehouse to the fourth floor, just
across from the office of the attor-
ney-general. The quarters hereto
fore occupied were originally in
tended as record rooms. and the new
quarters are larger and more COM
mndiOns. |
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
A Careful inspection.

The regular annual inspection of
railroads in Mississippi to be made
BY the railroad commissioners dur
ing the month of January will be
more careful than heretofore. The
three members of the commission
state that they viii devote the en-
tire month to an inspection of the
lines assigned them, and will make
detailed reports showing where SER
vice is inadequate and where inn
proyements are needed.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
A Day of Settlement.

Charles James Fox, the famous Eng
fish advocate of a generation ago. and
his secretary, Mr.. Hare, who lived
with him, were both noted for their
impecuniosity. and their creditors
spent much time in dunning them.
One morning before daylight there
was a violent ringing at their door,
and Mr.. Fox. going to the window,
found a group of creditors below.
Are you fox hunting or hare hunt
hunting this morning." he asked.
Come now" Mr.. Fox" one Of them
called up, tell us when you are 60
ing to pay that bill. Just set a date,
and we will leave you in peace"
All right" vas the reply. How
will the Day of Judgment suit you?"
Not at ALL" said the creditor;
well all be too busy On that day"
We'll" said Mr.. Fox. rather than
put you to any inconvenience we'll
make it the day after"
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23

any land under the sun in view OF
nature? This is the greatest State in
the Union, and our people are fast
beginning to realize 1t. Agents seek
ing emigration to Western sections
are getting scarcer every year, and
well they should.
Houston will hold an election in a
few days to determine the issuing Of
bonds for the erection Of an electric
light and water plant. Ground has
also been purchased for a wagon fac
tory, and the town seems to be doing
well all along the line. There is every
reason why Houston should be a city
of five thousand in a short time.
Every man. woman and child that
attended the carnival and saw the
splendid display of products made.
(not one Of them grown for display.
but picked up as they could be found
in the short time allowed,) should
write a letter to some one in a distant
State and tell them about it. Just
think of what the several letters might
accomplish. This would only require
a few minutes on the part of each one,
but in the aggregate would be the
means of doing great good for Missis
sippi.
YaZoo City is encouraged in the
hope that a branch of the Southern
railway will be built to that splendid
city at some time in the not far dis
tant future.
Indianola boasts of one of the most
modern bank buildings in the State.
The people of that good little city are
doing finely, and seem to flourish un-
der the dislike of Mr.. Roosevelt.
Clarksdale reports something new
each week. The latest is a machine
shop and warehouse. Ground has
been purchased and work of construc-
ton will begin shortly. There's al
ways something doing at Clarksdaie.
Capt. A. C. Rucker, Of Ripley, pro
duces turnips in his garden that weigh
from six to eve pounds. Some OF
them should have been sent to the car
nival as an evidence of what old Tip
pah can do in the way of horticulture.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
Warfare of the Future.

An orderly rode hastily up to the
tent of the commanding general and
dismounted. says the Chicago Tribune.
Il have the honor to report, Gener-
al" he said, touching his hat, that a
battalion under the command of Lieu
tenant Update, armed with hatpins,
has just returned from a successful
night attack, having inflicted immense
loss and damage upon the enemy"
After the orderly had gone the for
eigner, who was accompanying the
army in the capacity of war CORE
spondent, turned to the General.
Surely. Sir" he said, your soldiers
are not fighting with hatpins, are
they? l know the hatpin is a deadly
weapon, but l had not supposed it ca
pable of being used in war"
Who's talking of using hatpins for
f1ghting?" said the commanding gener-
al. "No, sir. They are employed in
p%uncturing the tires of the enemy's
war automobiles"
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
Franklin Whitecaps.

Hon. j. II. McGehee. former
State senator from Franklin county,
states that the whitecapping organi-
zation in that county has disbanded,
and no further trouble is feared
The lawless element has been thor
oughly cowed, and an effort is being
made to restore the county to nor
nal conditions.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
Delta Cotton Fields White.

Advices from the delta state that
the fields are still white with un-
picked cotton. and as the season of
winter rains has set in a good deal
will be wasted, The planters lack
the labor with which to gather the
crop, and after a few weeks of rain
fall what is left in the fields will
not be worth gathering.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
Bio Bond DeaS,

The one hundred thousand dol
lars of Lehore county four per cent
t~wenty-year bonds recently sold to
the Bank Of Lefore of Greenwood,
were delivered and paid for lass
week. 1t was one Of the largest
bond deals that has ever been made
bv a bank in this State.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
Cotton Crop Increase.

The bumper cotton crop raised in
Mississippi during the present sea-
son is largely attributable to the lib
eral use of commercial fertilizers
hv the farmers. This is essentially
true where an increased acreage was
planted. Fertilizers were used
freely ON new lands, and many old
sedge fields which had not been in
cultivation for many years, and were
regarded as fit only for pasture
lands, produced a half bale per acre
when fertilizers were properly used.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
akinq a Survey.

From an official of high rank it is
learned that the Southern Railway
now has an engineering corps at
work making a survey through Shar-
key county with the view of extend
ing the Percy branch, and it is I'M
derstood that the party will cross
into Yazoo county within the next
few DAYS and run the lines direct
into Yazoo City.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
Mormon Elders Appearing.

In some parts of the State it is
reported that Mormon elders are
appearing and T engaged in trying
to make converts for their religion.
During the last twelve months there
have been fewer Mormon elders IN
Mississippi than for years past. This
is by reason of the fact that many
communities made it known that
Mormon elders were not desired.
Mississippians generally look with
disfavor upon the Utah gentlemen.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
Gas plant for Hsttiesburo.

H. L. Mckee, who recently sold
his gas plant at Meridian for a large
sum, has been in Hattiesburg for
the past few days, and states that if
he can secure the proper location
he will erect a plant there.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23

. GO back to that
fl t Christmas
night for the in
SEPARATION for our
Christmas m e S
sage. The centu-
ries that have
come and gone
since that night
when Gods Son
came to- earth to
dwell among men
have witnessed the
marvellous spread
of the Gospel, Inc
A. .I~aact nniVnr-
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
Mills Appreciate the Price.

The drop in the price of cotton
is a source of no little degree Of sat
isfaction to the cotton mills in Mis-
sissppi, as they are enabled to buy
enough for the seasons run at lower
prices. The two cotton mills at
Natchez, which have been closed
down for several months on account
of the high price of cotton andslow
price for the quality Of goods they
manufacture, will resume operations
this weeE, and run at full capacity.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
Stepped on Circular Saw.

H. B. Aubrey, a young Albanian
employed by the j. J. Newman
Lumber Company of Hattiesburg,
accidentally jumped on a circular
saw while attending to his work
last week and split his foot from
the toe to the heel. The foot had to
be amputated.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
GuIfport Lumber Exports.

During the month Of November
the lumber exports from Guifport
were SOL, 900 feet, an increase Of
5,S5S,000 feet over the exports i2r
the previous month, and more than
100000 feet in excess Of tie en-
tire shipments for the year 1902.
The exports for the present year
through Gulfport will be about $780,
COO 600 feet
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
Heavy Fertilizer Sales Indicated.

Advanced orders received by man
ufacturing concerns throughout the
State indicate a heavy increase in
fertilizer sales for the coming "a
son, and there will be a still further
increase of cotton acreage notwith-
standing the recent slump in the
cotton market.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
The HopefuI Younu Man.

The hopefulness of some young men
is unbounded, says the Baltimore Sun.
At a dinner table the other night some
said to a medical student:
Don't you despair Of ever building
up a practice in medicine?"
Indeed. No" he answered.
But you will admit that the pro.
fession Is already overcrowded?"
ooh, perhaps it is" said the young
man. And then with a laugh he add.
ed: But | propose to graduate in
medicine, just the same, and those
who are already in the profession will
have to take their chancA.S
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
Postoffice Boosted.

Postmaster II. l.. Rhodes has
been informed by the postoffice de-
partment that the Office at Alderman
has been raised to the third-claSs,
and his salary has been raised to
81 800 a wear.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
ArcoIa Votes in Whisky.

The town of Arcola, which has
been dry the last two years, granted
a license last week for the selling
of whisky. The opposition to the
granting Of a license have appealed
the case to a higher court.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
West Points New Bank.

West Point, the capital of Clay
county. is to start the new year with
a new bank, the capital of which is
to be $4,000. Some of the best
known business men of that city are
interested in the new financial in
stitution.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
MAKING War on Blind Tigers.

The progressive city of Columbia,
the county site of Marion county,
is making war ON blind tigers, and
during the last few weeks there have
been quite a number of arrests and
convictions.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
Rural Routes From Blue Mountain.

Two rural free delivery routes,
running out from Blue Mountain,
were started last week and will
bring better mail service to a large
number of citizens of the surround
ing country.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
Granted a Life License.

Miss Mary B. Jenkins, of
Natchez, was last week granted by
the department of education a pro-
fessional life license to- teach in the
public schools of Mississippi. This
is a distinction seldom won by a
teacher, there being very few life
license to teach school issued in
Missicsippi.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
The Stable or
the Inn?
Christmas Sermon BY the Highway and
Byway" Preacher.
Copyright, 1904, by J. III. Edson.)

Chicago. Sunday, Dec. Is, 1904.
Text. "And she brought forth her first
born son: and she wrapped Him in swad-
ding clothes ard laid Him in a manger,
because there was no room, for them in the
~inn."-Luke 2:7.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
Anvil Chorus.

Knock, and the world knocks with
you;
Boost, and you boost alone!
When you roast good and loud
You will find that the crowd
Has a hammer as big as your own!
Troy Times.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
A General Misunderstanding.

A Boston entomologist, who has
shown the toad to be one of the farm
er's best friends, said recently:
The toad has been misunderstood
in the past, as much misunderstood as
a certain friend of mine who was TAX
ing a walking tour.
"One night he put up at a small
country hotel. The next morning, at
breakfast. the landlord said to him:
Ibid you enjoy the cornet playing
in the room mex to yours last night?'
Enjoy it, my friend sneered, I
should think not. Why, | spent half
the night pounding on the wall to
make the man stop
"'It must have been a misunder
standing, said the landlord, sorrowful
ly. The cornet player told me that
the person in the neXt room applaud
ed him SO heartily that he went over
every piece he knew three times.'"-
Exchange.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23
A Prayer on the BattIeship Oregon

Il CHANGED to be on the battleship
Oregon in it's famous trip around the
world" said Charles Gnau, of tn
United States navy, to a Louisville
Herald writer. Among our crew was
n of the most pious men | ever saw.
This fellow had been warned that on
the next day a great battle would
probably be fought.
Being in the next room, / heard
him. when he prayed that night lay
special stress that the vessel upon
which he and his comrades were serv-
ing might escape danger. He. said.
among other things:
80 Lord, shield us from the danger
of the shots and other projectiles OF
the enemy; but if any shells and solid
shot do come to u vessel, | pray thee
that they may be distributed as prize
money is Overwhelmingly among
the officers"
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23

became the cradle of the newborn King.
What you have may seem mean and poor
and unusable. But if it is surrendered
to the Christ, He will find use for it.
He will glorify and honor it with His
presence. He will make it the medium
of blessing to others. If that humble
manger had had the power of speech and
had the spirit of some who have admit
ted the Christ to their lives and hearts,
| imagine l can hear it speaking on this
wise: Il would so like to do something
for this Christ. Oh, if l were only like
the bed, or even the cot, of the we'll
appointed inn, how gladly l would serve
Him! Oh! if l only had the comfort Of
it's ample frame, or the warmth of its
rugs and blankets! But have nothing
but this rack of rough boards before
which the cattle stand. have nothing
but this fodder which surely / cannot
offer to Him" But the manger was
there. 1t was willing to be used. And
Mary laid the Christ therein, and it be-
as never shone round the throne Of
earthly king. And so 1t may be with
you and me. The most unlikely possess
sion may become respondent and glori-
GUS with the Divine presence. But II
with the narrow vision of the inn we
turn the Christ away, We may keep all
the crowding guests which this world
can give, but we lose Heavens gift and
the star of hope rises not over our hab-
itation. Which shall it be, the stabis
or the inn? Let the prayer of the poet
be the breathings of our heart. With
the soul yearning which Christ alone
can satisfy let us cry:
20, holy Child Of Bethlehem.
Descend to US, we pray:
Cast out our sin and enter In,
Be born in US to-day.
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad-tidings tell:
oh, come to us, abide with VI
Our Lord E~mnaKpaIW
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23

GONE one has told the story Of a lady
~ who, n Christmas eve, was walk
ing in the beautiful city of Berlin. She
stopped to look at the large store win
dow. where was laid out in elaborate
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-23

Indianola boasts of one of the most
modern bank buildings in the State.
The people of that good little city are
doing finely, and seer to flourish I'M
der the dislike of Mr.. Roosevelt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
AEtp'zlurIs Ds1ilp GribI11rs
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1904
TIE NEWS THIS NORNING.

CoNCRESS.-Bot houses reassembled after
the holiday recess, and received special mes
cage from The President, explaining and justt-
tying recognition Of the Republic OF Panama.
Senate MesA-s. NcCOmas and Stewart
spoke II support Of and Mr. Morgan in cpposi-
ton 10 The administrators policy in Panama
So House 4 resolution providing Tor an IN
stigaIi0n Ct the alleged connection of Con-
gressmen with postal scandals caused q lively
debate; on vote 10 quorum developed
FOPEIC\.-Sin-Lln the head Of the
branch railroad line from MoUkden. viii be
occupied by Russian troops. =- kuSSia'S For
eign Office authorized the statement that Rus
sia.s reply to Japan would be transmitted in 4
day or two. ana that il consisted CT q series
Of propositions looking 10 a settlement. -=
TOXIC dispatches said that there was less pop
olaI c-ahloI LOT war ----- forecast OF me
Venezuelan Arbitration Courts decision said
that the claims Of The blockading powers as
privileged creditors would be refused, but thai
three powers might collect the expenses OF the
blockade. - The forces OF JimGnez weTe
reported from San Domingo 10 DE growing.
and more trouble is expected soon
DOMESTlC.-The Senate Committee Mill
tary Auairs decided, by a vote Of 70 :. 10 re-
port the nomination OF General Leonard Wood
feVOraCly. - The CGIted STATES Supreme
Court Ge-Ided that Porto Ricaus are not aliens.
bul are entitled 10 admission 10 The United
States without obstruction -= Mayor HarIi-
CLOSED foar hundred public halls and dance
halls IA Chicago untl 81 the building ordinances
ere complied with. - The trial OF Sena tor
Dietrich on indictments charging completely in
ICSlai IaL-s be5dl ID OIllaha - GOV efICE
oaeil approved an amendment authorizing trans
le-s from municipal 10 State CivI Service.
CITT.-Stocks were irregular al small final
advances i0 most issues. == Al the dinner at
SherTy's in honor of Mayor Mcclellan Richard
Clney proposed eE-I'TesiLelt Cleveland for nom
M2tlCU by the Democrats. Mr. Cleveland and
Judge Parker were not present. -==- Fire Com
missioner hayes gave the names OF thirteen the
atres which he SAID ought 10 be closed. -- ne
mercury reached the zero point 81 j ?. n.
making the Gay the coolest since January q.
1886. =- -Four men. one Of them Street
Cleaning Department driver, persisted from cold,
and a man and wife found frozen we're not eX-
pected % ike. === :. p. Mcconnell resigned as
president a.: the George a. Fuller Company
Howard WlIlets and Paul Gilbert Theb8ud were
appointed deputy sheriffs at White Plains.
TIE Observation-Disclosures for to-day.
Fair and probably warmer The temperature
yesterday: Highest. $ degrees. lowest -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05

ton Of fires. Moreover, the number OF the last
named IS not infrequentIy increased by the extra
demands put upon furnaces and fues in ener-
geuces. When, as has just happened, severe
cold wave is prefaced by the fall Of several
inches OF snow. and the schedules of railroads
are even slightly disarranged thereby, there is
sure TO be good deal of Inconvenience. if not
actual suffering, at way s's items from delay.
On Sunday and Monday, for instance, many
people were kept waiting for their trains from
half 10 three-quarters Of an hour
SGu another effect of the prevailing weather
conditions on city streets yesterday was the
difficulty which truck horses had in keeping on
their feet The pavements We're more slippery
after most of the snow had been removed than
they were before. One of the most common
sights on Broadway PROSTATE team. lying
helpless for several minutes across q railway
track and scores of cars, cabs and light deliv-
err wagons brought to 4 standstiu until the
obstruction could be removed. Even where
the direct consequences of such accidents were
ui1ing, the indirect results were almost in
variably serious For driving in the park and
on country roads sharp calks on horseshoes are
exceedingly serviceable On city pavements.
when there is the thinDest Imaginable coating
Of ice, they do not work so well. In the public
interest # may he necessary SOM day 10 insist
that the function OF heavy draught horses in
winter be performed by automobiles.