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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-17

Expert repairing Of watches, clocks,
jeweiry, &C., and engraving done at
short notice by IL. E. Norris, the ieweler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-17

New York Republicans unanimously
nominated Frank W. Higgins for Cover
nor Thursday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-17

Remember Norris, the ieweler, carries
the beat stock on the market.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-17
HISTORICAL SKETCH BY A FRED
FRICKSBU RGER.

I'm the Johns Hopkins University
studies in Historical and Political
Science, Series NNll, Nos. 6-t-S, Is
printed "a very interesting and In
structiye sketch OF the political his-
tory of Virginia during the recon.
struction, bv Mr.. James Hamilton
Eckpnrode. of Fredericksburg. IL
covers 119 pages OF the publication,
is written in good style, aud gives
the reader n fair account Otthe trials
and Acknowledgement of Nirginih,
from the commencement Of the
trouble To the restoration OF Virginia
TO the Union after the war Mr.
Eckenrode has devoted much time
aud labor on THIS sketch and those
vino are interested in such matters
and every Yirginian should be-will
highly appreciate it and preserve II.
lt gives us a clearer insight into the
subjects treated OF than any other
paper we have seen. which aTe; The
Alexandria Government, the Fresl-
dents attempts at restoration, the
beginning OF reconstruction, the
Frpedman's Bureau and the Union
League, the State campaign OF 1861
the constitutional Convention OF
1865. and the restoration of Virginia
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14
A close

The action of the supreme court
of Wisconsin in sustaining the La
Toilette faction of the republican
party in that state. leaves a large
bunch of very sore "stalwarts'
who may on election day give the
state to the democrats by either
noJ voting or voting a straight
democratic ticket. 1t may be pos
sible that Wisconsin will prove
the pivotal state. A correspondent,
of the Brooklyn Eagle who has
been in the states, received the
impression that many of the "stal'
warts would vote the democratic
ticket was a legal one and would
be counted against La Toilette.
This correspondent makes the fol
lowing estimate which places the
electoral votes of each party Very
neal together
The indications, which seem rea-
sonable to we'll informed republi'
cans, are that Illinois, Indiana
Idaho, Nebraska, Rhode Island
Utah and West Virginia will re-
turn republican pluralitics and
that Colorado, Connecticut, Del
aware, Montana, Nevada, N e "
Jersey and New York will return
democratic pluralities. The Other
states remaining firm in their par
ty alignment, the republican S
would have, under these circum.
stances, 232 electoral votes without
Wisconsin, and the democrats 23l
without Wisconsin.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14
Liberal Offer to Public Schools.

Elsewhere will be found a notice
by the Board of Supervisors adver-
Using for bids to furnish seats,
desks and blackboards for tue pub
lie schools of the county. This
publication is made under the law
passed by the last Legislature which
authorizes the Board Of Snpervi.
sors Of the counties to set aside
certain school funds remaining in
the treasury at the close of the
scholastic year-Sept. 30th-with
which to purchase furniture for
the public schools. The order of
the Board submits the proposition
to the patrons Of the schools of
the county and it is left with them
whether or not they accept t h e
same. This order proposes 70 set
aside to each school in the county
any sun up to fifty dollars for the
purchase of desks, seats and black
boards, provided that the patrons
of the school will come forward
with a similar amount and pay
same over to the county superin-
tendent. The amount contributed
by the patrons can be used in any
way or for any purpose they des-
ignate for the purchase of desks,
seats or blackboardS, in addition
to those furnished by the county,
or for the improvement o f t h G
school house. The intention of the
legislature was to afford an oppor-
tunity to improve the condition OF
the school houses in the country
aud supply them with better fur
niture. In obedience to the law,
the Board of Supervisors have
passed the order and now make
publication for bids to supply the
desired furniture. The opportunity
is a good one and our school trus-
tees and patrons should avail them.
selves of the opportunity to better
equip their schools and improve
their school houses.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14
Preachers Associate n.

Program of 9Th, Sunday meet
ing of the West Judson Assocla-
ton to be held with Blue Springs
Baptist church beginning Friday
before the 9th Sunday in Oct. 1904.
l. Introductory Sermon-W:
T. Darling and E. L. Wages Alt.
2. The Mission and Ministry
of John the Baptist-W. j. Ep-
ting and J. A. Landers.
g.. When and by whom was
the Kingdom, or church of Christ,
set upf-R. A. Kimbrough and
T. P. Randolph.
4. What is Baptism and who
are proper subjects for Baptism?
j. j. Pannell aud s W. Price.
5. Who are properly qualified
to partake Of the Lords Support
= w. F. Davis and j.. |. Wade.
g.. What are the distinguishing
principles Of the Missionary Bap-
lists and are these principles sup
ported by the Bibleq-T. A. j.
Beasley, s. v. Gullett and R. w.
Bryant.
Z. The new church building
will be dedicated on Sunday. r.
A. Kimbrough will preach the
dedicatory sermon. 81
r, W. BRYANT,
S. V. GULLETT,
ia. ]. BEAsLEY.
Com.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14
commissioners sale.
Mrs. M. V. A. Sheckelford
VS. NO IlU5.
" A MOnaphan etal

Mrs. NJ. V. A. Sheckelford
W A. Monaghan etal
By virture of a decree of the Honor
able Chancerv Court of Lee County,
State of Mississippi, rendered at the
September Term, A. ID. 1904 thereof.
ordering a sale OF certain lands men
toned therein, G. W. Long. the under
signed appointed Commissioners, to
execute said degree, will, an Monday
November 7tb, 1901, expose at pub
lie auction to the highest bidder for
cash in front of the West door OF the
present Sheriff's. office. within the
hours prescribed by law, the follow
ing described lands, being in said
County and State. to-wit: Lots y, 4,
5, and G.. and all of lot 10. in Block
One. except that part heretofore con-
veyed to John Triplett by e. W.. Full
ton, being the lower story OF the Brick
store house in the South East Corner
of said lot 10, now occupied by joel
Bean, said property being in the :. +. 4
of section 81, Il. 8, R. &. in the City OF
Tupelo Lee County Miss. and known
as the Monaghan Hotel property" and
also the furniture in said Hotel de-
scribed as follows, p bed steads, 81
springs. p mattresses, % quilts. !
comforts. Is bed spreads. 38 pillows,
Is bowls and pitchers. 45 chairs III
wash stands, 10 dressers. Z Office chairs:
| Office counter, l office stove, 2 small
heaters, 1cooking stove. 3 Dar:or chairs,
l sofa l parlor carpet, 3 dining taEfes,
20 window shades, and all other person.
al property in and about said Hotel.
Together with the appurtenances and
Entertainments thereunto .appertaining'
G W. LGNG, Commissioners.
Dated 2Sth day OF Sept. 1904.
Anderson 4 Long Sols. for Comp'tr.
9-30-'O4 st..
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14

When Gov. Odeil had himself
made the head of the republican
executive committee of the state
of New York he evidently thought
that a word from him would mean
the popular vote for his man Hig
gins for governor and the electoral
vote for Roosevelt for president.
The governor, however, has had
an eye-opener and now calls on
Mr.. Cortelyou for $4,000 with
which to carry the state. The char
man is reluctant to part with SO
much of the campaign fund and
the matter is up to Mr.. Odell.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14
commissioners Sa e.
Elk Parte

Mrs. Mittie Belle Mitchener.J
By virtue of a decree of the Honorable
Chancery Court of Lee county, State oil
Mississippi. rendered at the September
term, A. D., 1904. thereof, ordering a
sale OF certain lands mentioned therein,
G. W. Long, the undersigned, appointed
COMMISSIONS to execute said decree, will
on Saturday. October 22nd. 1904. ex-
pose at public auction to the highest
bidder for cash, in front OF the court
house door in the city OF Tupelo, within
the hours prescribed bv law, the follow
ing described lands, being in SAID county
and State, to-wit; 40 feet off OF the
north end Of the N 4 OF lot No. 3s in n +
4 of Sec. 81. r 8, K. 6, in Tupelo, Lee
county, Mississippi, being the north ITO
feet of the w. G. Kitchener homestead.
together with the appnrtenances and
Entertainments tnereuntO appertaining.
G. w. LONG, Commissioner.
Dated Goth day of SeDtember, 1904.
Allen & Robins, Solicitors. 9-30-O4 3t.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14

Gen. Kuropatkin has at last
turned round and will now see it
he can make Marshal Oyma en-
ploy the same tactics that he has
found necessary for the past
seven months. A great battle
will evidently be fought when the
two armies come together again.
The Japs will not release the
ground gained by hard fighting
without an effort to hold it. The
turning point seems to have been
reached and the luck of the Japa-
nese ID TIE next battle will doubt
less be an indexto the final result.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14
CROSS OF HONOR BY DAUGHTERS
OF CONFEDERACY.

The Baldwin Chapter OF the Daughters
of the C~onfederacy will vetnO, on Oct.
goth; at $50 o'clock. p M, in Bald wyD,
Crosses Of Honor on the Confederate
Veteranswho have sent in applications
for the crosses properly filled out. II inn
possible to be present to receive the
cross send a written order TO the Presi-
dent az the Chapter signed by the CON-
mauder and ndjutant Of your Camp
Mrs. Cora buchanan Youngblood,
Pres. BALDWIN Chapter.
Nh WiIIie Safe ThUn, -.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14
Election Notice.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
Lee Comfy.

Lee County.
By authority vested IN the
undersigned commissioners of cleo
ton for said county and state the
following named persons are here
by appointed as deputy ticket CON-
missioners, managers and baillffs
which ticket commissioners are
peace officers for the various pre-
cincts in said county, to hold and
conduct an election for said presi-
dent of the United States, presl-,
Dental electors, and a congress
man for the first congressional
district of Mississippi for a seat
in the fifth ninth congress, and al
so for the purpose OF voting on the
amendment to the constitution of
the State of Mississippi as sub
mitted by the act of the Legisla-
ture of 1904, to be held in the coun-
ty of Lee on Tuesday after the
First Monday in November, being
the 9Th day Of November, 1904,
towit:-
BALDWIN,. s. Bedford, j. M.
Lytal, l. P. Lucas, j. s. Moore.
MCGEE's SToRE-B f. Smith,
lSW Stokes, N b Bolip, w Il
Gibson.
GnNTowN-O L Kennedy, R A
Brison, John Clayton, j w Bris-
tow.
| UNITY j Love, G W Martin,
Fl j Pearce, M G Raper.
| SALTILLo-James Boyd, j E
Bostic, Amos b Bearden, j W
Battle.
DAVIS SToRE-G w Phillips,
s P Colwell, RI Forest, Joe Duna-
way.
MooREsvILLE-C w Austen,
E E Estes, H T Inman, M NJ Null
ms.
GILvo-W H Green, T E Bal
lard B F Payne, J R Smith.
EGGvILLE-L j CoalstOn, j G
Clayton, r W Morris, B F Nc
Donald.
AUBoRN-G W Curhow, J H
Carnathan, j. Emmerson, W M
Gardner.
LEIGHToN-J c Barnes, D w
Clark, e s Jones, P Martin.
TUPELo-J T Rains, R M Mar
tin, w ) Green, g W Clayton.
PLANTERsvILLE-J M Gnllett,
NJ H Bap, Dave Evans, NJ T Flu
CHAN.
RICHMOND M Barnes, R A
Estes, w II Gregory, PJ Mattox.
VERONA-J"hn Stevens, j L
Carson, T Fl Hamilton, r s Glib
son.
PALMETTo-P S Long, J M
McCord, j L Maynard, LID Howell.
SHANNON B ,Abernathy, T j
Murphy, Yves ALLEN, Adams
Mootes.
NETTLEToN-T Burnev, A I
Esters. w A Gray, j w Ballard.
PETERsBURG-W G LawhOrn,
Alex Edward, L c Livingston, r
NJ Roberts.
The first named at each precinct
shall act as deputy ticket com
missioner for the precinct, the two
next as managers and the last as
bailiff. The inspectors OF each
precinct are authorized to appoint
two suitable persons to act as
clerks Of the election, The per-
sons herein appointed as deputy
ticket commissioners before they
can act as such will have to take
an oath required by law to be ad,
miuistered by II. E.. Porter, Com
missioner.
The law directs that the returns
shall be made by IL o'clock on the
day following the holding OF said
election. '
H. E. PORTER,
j. Ii. ALTERNATELY,
LEROY 7. TAYLOR.
IN ID. ,01.9t
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14

The news-that Mississippi had
been awarded the grand prize over
her sister states on her Forestry
Exhibit is an honor that the peo-
pie of the state will appreciate.
The prize on her cotton exhibit
came as a matter of course, but
when we begin to take prizes IN
forestry we are meeting with sue
cess where few of us expected to
find it. =
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14

Post Master General Payne died
at his home in Washington
City. after a severe illnese OF ten
DAYS. Gen. Payne was a citizen OF
Wisconsin and was among the
leaders Of the republican party In
his state. He was one OF the
presidents closest political adyis-
ors. For the past two years the
rascaIity and frauds perpetrated
in the department under Gen. Pavne
were the source Of much embar-
rassment to him and it is Thought
fastened the trouble that ended
his life. His body Was Inferred
AZ Milwaukee.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14
The International Peace Con

The International Peace Con-
ference has just closed a very
interesting meeting in Boston.
Representatives from many coun-
tries we're present and many ad-
dresses with good advice to the
world were made. Representa-
tives from Japan and Russia met
on the stage but failed to shake
hands and call off the wal IN the
east. AS long as there is any
thing left for men to fight over
there will be blood shed.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14

Another fearful wreck OF
Worlds Fair excursion trains oc-
Cured on the Missouri Pacific
road at Warrensburs, MOI on
Monday morning at an early hour.
Twenty.seven were killed outright
and a number fatally injured. The
year 1904 will go>down in railroad
history with a record Of disaster
and fearful loss OF life. The ac-
count Of one wreck is not over be-
fore another is added to the list.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Bids will be received in the Chancery
G erk,s Office in the town OF Pont0toe,
Miss, until IL o'clock, noon, Monday
November Z, 1904. for contract or on
tracts to channel Chiwapa creek from
Tubby' i Ridge to the Lee county line,
contractor or contractors to enter into
bond for the faithful performance OF duty
Plans and specifications are on file ia
said Chancery Clerks office. The under
signed reserve the right to reject any or
An bids. I'll KYLE.
j. MALLORY.
w, +. JACKSON.
Commissioners.
PtututCc, Miss, Oct. 4, 1904.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14

The Aberdeen Clothing Co. de-
clared a dividend OF 10 per cent
on it's first years business. This
is a fine showing and adds anoth-
er testimonial that the South is
the place to manufacture most
ANYTHING.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14

New Orleans and Vicksburg are
in the throes of municipal reform.
In both cities matters have grown
bad aud the best element fnd 1T
necessary to straighten them out.
The election of both reform tick
cts now seem settled.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14

Jackson is working up a corn
and cotton carnival. We wish her
much success. Tupelo has one from
the first of October to the last OF
March every year, with a whole lot
of trimming thrown IN.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14

Memphis has on foot a plan to
erect a 81, 600, 900 court house. A
town like Memphis ought to soon
collect fines enough to pay for such
a court house.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14

We are authorized to- announce George
n. Cunningham as II candidate Tor city
Marshall. subject to the action OF the
Democratic party.
We are authorized to Il. r.
Robertson as a candidate for city Mar
shall, subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic party.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14
Ex-senator Matthew Rams o L

Ex-senator Matthew Rams o m
died at his hom>in Garysburg, N.
S. on the 9Th. inst. Gen. Ransom
was a distinguished Confederate
soldier, represented North Carroll
ma in the United States senate and
was American Minister to Mexico
under Cleveland during his second
term.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14
RATES OR ADVERTISING.

DISPLAY advertisements at rate OF
81 90 per running inch per month OF Jour
weeks. Liberal discounts made on yearly
contracts. \
Notice of meetings o strictly char
sable organizations will be inserted one
Sine Free. all other notices must be paid
or
All local notices will be charged at the
safe of s cents per line each insertion.
No local taken for less than 20 cents.
There will be no deviation from this rule.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14

The attendance at the Worlds
FAIR continues large. The lOO,-
900 mark was passed every day
the past week.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14

The automobile has ecIlpsed all
others as a death machine except
the guillotine. y
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14
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The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14
AS We Live We Learn"
The Greatest Assortment Of Fashion
able Goods at Less Prices than
Ever Offered at Retail.
Prices That Few Jobbers Would Offer You.

Black 1affeta silk Skirt with drop skirt,
plated all over, ruf1ed bottom This skirt
usually sells for 81 so our price $500
Black Poe DeSoi Silk Skirt with drop skirt
Observation-Disclosures wirh MAdallions, ruf1ed
bottom This skirt usually sells for $1,000
our price $3.50.
All wool. Black Cheviot Skirts. Our price 50 So
Misses Refers, high grade, all wool, assorted
cloths. The regular price wonld be SIS 90, oar prices
So. SO and SO 90.
SO inch changesble Taffeta Silk, very popular for
suits and waist. Our price ST 90 per yard.
Poe DeSoi Black Silk $50 grade for 81. Is per yard.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-10-14

Ladies Jackets. made of good grade Mel
ton. Regular retailed price 81 90, our price
$500 Colors Black. brown. Castor.
Ladies Jackets. --latest Styles, Swell Sleeves
Best grade of Beaver. beautifully trimmed,
usually sold for S., our price 81. Collors
Black, Brown and Light Castor.
Misses Jackets of all grades, the latest long cuts. A
better grade Ladies' Jacket, made of high grade beaver
cloth. Light Castor with cape shoulders, beautifully
Others retail price So 90 to $1,000 our price
Sc 90.
Black Silk Waist, tucked aud beautifully made,
Regular price SOC, our price So 90.
Best grade, yard vide Brown Domestic &c. yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-29
The lobbyists Bookmark.
From the Brooklyn Eagle.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
The San Francisco land grabber's methods
of conveying bride money to employees of
the land office recalls the manner in which
a certain lobbyist out west used to make
he wished. A Bible society had placed a
copy of the Scriptures in each room Of
every hotel in the state. Whenever the lob
byist wished to bride a member of the
legislature he would invite him to his room
and, after going over all the legitimate ar
guments in favor of his measure would
ask if the legislator had ever read the
Book of Job. 1t was fairly safe guess
that he had not, but even if he had, it
made no difference.
at is a wonderful story" the lobbyist
would say, land / think you would find 1t
profitable to read it." Then he would place
the Bible in his guests hand, bidding him
read Job while he, the lobbyist, stepped
out for few moments.
How do you like it as far as you have
read?" he would ask when he returned.
If the legislator said he liked it, the lob
byist knew that the bank note which he
had previously placed between the leaves
at the beginning of the Book of Job was of
a satisfactory denomination.
They used to tell the story out there that
a legislator once took the money and then
voted against the lobbyists measure, where
upon the lobbyist frightened him into giving
back the money by threatening to prose-
cute him for grand larceny. And. sure
enough it was nothing less, for the lobby
he meant to have the legislator take the
money; and. of course, a man has a right
to use $1,000 bill as a book mark IL he
wants to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-29
USEFUL URALITE.
Is Incombustible and Can Be Worked
With Like Wood.

From the Dietic and Hygienic Magazine.
Have you ever heard of uralite? Prob
ably not, for it is a new invention. Yet it
is we'll worthy of your notice, since it is
superior to anything of the kind that has
yet been produced. 1t is the invention of a
Russian artillery officer and chemist,
named Imschenetzky, and it's claim to dis
tinction lies in the fact that 1t is absolutely
fire proof.
Uralite is composed of asbestos fiber with
a proper proportion of silicate, bicarbonate
of soda and chalk and it is supplied in va
rious finishes and colors, according to the
purpose for which it is intended. In soft
form a sheet of uralite is like an asbestos
board; when hard 1t resembles finely sawn
stone and has metallic ring. Besides be
ing a nonconductor of heat and electricity,
it is practically waterproof land may be
made entirely SO by paint, and is not af-
fected either by atmospheric influences or
by the acids contained in smoke in large
towns, which rapidly destroy galvanized
iron.
Moreover, it can be cut by the usual car
penters' or woodworkers' tools, it can be
veneered to form paneIing for walls or par
titiOns; 1t can be painted, grained, polished
and glued together like wood; it does not
split when a nail Is driven through it; it is
not affected when exposed to moisture or
great changes of temperature, and 1t can
be given any desired color either during the
process of manufacture or afterward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-29
Arms Used at Sea By Nelson.

From the London st. James Gazette
Curiously the announcement of yet an
other new explosive synchronizes with the
outbreak of war The present conflict will
determine many theories respecting arms
and their handling. Under modern condi-
tions two great navies have never yet
fought. The combats between the Chinese
and Japanese, and the Spanish and Ameri-
can navies did not teach great deal. 1t
is interesting to contrast the ornaments
of the Russian and Japanese warships with
those which served Nelson's purpose. His
great wooden sailing vessels could dis
charge in broadside only as great weight
of metal as one of the biggest of modern
guns will throw at one discharge. His
heaviest shot was a solid 6S lbs. The ex-
plosive shell was unknown. Land fighting
was conducted with as primitive weapons.
Napoleon and wellington won their battles
with the old Brown Bess. with her smooth
bore and flint lock. The breech loader and
the percussion cap came after Waterloo.
Workmanship can win the day now, with
the old weapon a bullet could never be
directed with any accuracy, and 1T took as
much lead to kill man as he weighed.