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The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16
An Attempted Assassination.

News has just reached Meridian,
from Kemper county that an attempt
vas made Sunday night to shoot Ross
Legette, q prominent farmer Of the
Mount Nebo community. A shot
was fired into the home where Mr..
Legette was sleeping, which shatter-
ID the window panes about the bed,
but did not harm the sleeper. Later,
warrant was issued for the arrest
IF Henry A. Shots, another prcmi-
aent farmer Of the same neighborhood
charging him with the deed. Mr..
Shotts gave bond and his preliminary
rial has been set by Justice King fer
lext Wednesday. All the parties are
we'll known, and have figured in the
oeonage cases which came up in the
Federal court at Meridian during the
spring term. Ross Legette and some
other members Of his family were
charged with peonage, Henry Shotts
being instrumental in the prosecution
of the cases. The court set the cases
for the November term.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

An oriental visitor at a cabinet re-
,eption figured in an amusing incident.
There is a bright-colored messenger
boy, who for a score of years, has held
forth at the door Of this cabinet Off
,ials Office, and whenever the latter's
wife gives a swell function the mes
senger shifts the field of his activities
to the hotel apartments of the head
of the department. There was a long
string OF visitors on this particular oc-
casion. The messenger was there to
announce the callers. It was ell right
80 long as only the senator's and repre-
sentativcs and officials we're arriving,
and he found no particular difficulty in
attending to his duties when the Brit
Ish and French representatives passed
into the parlor. But he nervously adj
justed his glasses and looked troubled
when he took the cards of the Russian
attaches wife and breathed heavily
when he took the card Of Madame Ko-
goro Takahira the japanese ambassa-
doris wife. He looked thoughtful for
moment, and then quickly taking an
other glance at the name he couldn't
master. boldly announced, japanese
lady, ma'am."
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16
WASHINGTON
NEWS NOTES
A NEWSPAPER MAN HAS DIS
COVERED INTERESTING FACTS
HAPPENINGS At CAPITAL
Secretary Moody Dispatches Cruz
ser in Search Of q Freight Steamer
Which il Now Two months Over
due.

Washington, d. CA Washington
newspaper man has made a thorough
search Of the government records dur
ing the civil war, and he has learned
a lot Of interesting facts. He found
that 242 regular army officers resign
ed to enter the Confederate service
during the civil war. The movement
was gradual, beginning on December
81, 1860, and continuing to August
%, 1861. The first officer to resign
was Capt. and Brevet Major Henry
c. Wayne, assistant quartermaster.
He sent in his resignation on the last
day of 1860 On the following day
Brevet Second Lieut.. Wade II. Gibbes,
Secoi ! Cavalry, resigned, and also
Second Lieut.. James H. Hollinquist,
Fourth Artillery. Up to January 2S,
1861, seven other officers resigned.
In February "a more resigned. When
the bombardmcnt Of Fort Sumter
"fred the Southern heart" resigna-
tions followed fast, causing uneasiness
in the North, creating grave doubts
concerning the loyalty Of regular
army officers, Of whom so much was
now expected, and also generating in
tense and unjust gprejudice against
the West Point Military Academy.
The humble rank Of many at the out
set who afterward held high command
is interesting to note.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16
Advance Guard Arriving.

Nashville, Tenn.-The advance
guard for the Confederate Reunion
has begun to arrive, Gen. Stephen d.
Lee, Commander-in-C Chief, and quite
a number Of distinguished ex-Confed-
crates have arrived. The railroads
say that many veterans are already
enroute from distant points and that
they expect to handle the largest
crowds that ever attended a reunion
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16
House Blown up.

In Laurel Saturday night, a stick
of dynamite was thrown on a house
in "the bottoms" A terrific explo-
sion followed in which the roof Of the
building was wrecked The house was
occupied by Bessie WILDLY. None
Of the occupants Of the house were
insured. Bloodhounds led the officers
to a house in the vicinity and afida-
Wits will be made to morrow.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

Another determined effort to secure
artesian water will be made at Ellis
vile, the City Council having direct
ed its attorneys to draw up contract
with an expert well-borer for the sink
ing of tubular well to secure an adj
eouate flow. The Board will meet
Tuesday night and ratify the contract
as agreed upon, and work will begin
at once. This step is taken prelimi-
nary to letting the contract for the
installation Of o water wolks system
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16
Alabama's Governor d Better.

Birmingham, Ala.-Miss Catherine
Jelks, daughter Of Governor and Mrs.
w. d. Jelks, has returned to Birming-
ham from Las Vegas, N. NJ, where
her parents are. She reports that
her father is improving rapidly, and
while he will remain in that country
for quite a while yet, that there is a
marked improvementin the governors S
condition. 1t is believed that Gov.
and Mrs. Jells will not return to Ala
bama until the last of this year, or
the first Of next year. Physicians
treating the governor say that he went
out to that country at the proper
time and that the dreaded disease will
be arrested. The governor will be
cured. In few weeks now the gov
ernor will begin horseback riding in
New Mexico and other out Of door ex-
ercise in line with the cure being
given.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

President Roosevelt has received
telegram from w. ID. Haywood, sec
retary Of the Western Federation Of
Miners urging him to institute an
investigation Of the present serious
condition of affairs in the Cripple
Creek mining district Of Colorado.
Beyond the mere statement that the
telegram had been received, and that
40 answer had been sent to it, no Of
fetal information is obtainable at the
white house. What action if any at
all, the president may take is not
even intimated. At least twice here
tofore within the last six months the
president has been requested to inter-
fere in the Colorado troubles, but de-
clined after mature deliberations, be-
cause he had no legal power to take
action in the matter. tt is regard.
ed bv those in close touch with him
to be unlikely that the president viii
interfere in any way with the action
Of the constituted authorities Of the
state of Colorado.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

NOTE.-secretarles OF industrial leagues,
progressive unions and all organizations OF
a Ike nature, are requested 70 furnish the
writer with notice OF matter that would be
OF inter 81 to readers OF this department
Newspapers arc also requested TO send
marked copies containing mention OF new
enterprises, geod yields OF Jp, extra stock
dc, or TO place the writer on tho mailing
list 60 that such matters can lie properly
handled. Would highly appreciate any OF
the statepaper. that might be sent regularly.
AL press people are cordially requested to
NJ axe this offire headquarters while In Jack
son. Always have a comfortable chair, ex-
changes, stationery and a hearty greeting
for the fraternity.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16
Store Robbed by q Burglar.

A burglar entered the store Of Je-
rome Ford at Magnolia Saturday
night, BY prying off the iron bars Of a
window in the rear Of the building.
Three shot guns, two pocket knives
and S6.65 weve stolen. There is no
clew to the burglar.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16
odors That Pervade European Cities.

odors That Psrvade European Cities.
Some sensitive essayist should take
the smell of place as subject. Paris.
for example, IS lightly pervaded with
with the odor Of burning charcoal,
and coming from Paris to London, one
Is newly aesailed by an appeal Of scot.
Cologne has a reputation. long unde-
served for smell ether than that OF its
famous water and 1t has been said
that in years OF old blind man could
find his way about Cologne by follow
ing his nose. Moscow has an odd per-
aIne of its own. IL suggests cram
Ferries Of peculiar pungency. And il
never leaves the nose.
Garlic IS a basic smell that greets
the stranger who lands at Calais. But
tie most curious of the smells OF place
IS that of st. Petersburg. The present
writer had often wondered what II
was, having detected it even between
tie sheets of his bed at the most exor-
bitant hotel On his third visit he was
driving in a droshky from the station
with a fresh young English girl, who
had never been away from Kent be-
fore. Now. do you smell anything?"
he asked. Yes" said the girl. "Old
boots" That Is the smell of st. Pc
tersburg. Centenarian shoe leather
London Chronicle.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

New York.-The suspension Of A.
f. Wobcke for one year was an
nounced on the Consolidated Stock
Exchange last week for "acts detri-
mental to the exchange"
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

A verdict for $500 has been re-
turned against the Illinois Central
Railroad in the case Of Mrs. Belle
Mangold at Hazlehurst. Mrs. Man
gold sued for damages caused by the
killing Of her husband on June 18th,
1903.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16
Rir sac of wool.

Fitzpatrick-Cromwell Company, OF
New Orleans, few days ago purehas-
ed over $4,000 pounds Of wool at
Ocean Springs, paying % cents per
peund.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16
RaAnad Oil Comes Down.

Cleveland, O.-The Standard Oil
Co, has reduced quotations on all
grades of refined oil, naptha and gas
oline half cent per gallon.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

Senator Platt, Of New York, has
transmitted to the state department
an application for reimbursement by
Secretary F. C. Van Duser Of the
American Society in London, for the
expenses of transportation to the
United States Of forty cattlemen left
destitute in England. The American
Society makes a strong plea for the
protection Of such men against un-
scrupulous shipping agents IN the
United States, who practice decep-
ton and leave the cattlemen stranded
on the European docks.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

%~*~-%NA-o - ~AtJt ~AAS 1ot anu S~FsS~1
Der. An arrangement was effected
whereby such employees Of naw
yards as can be relieved Of work Sat
urday afternoons during these month";
will be given the half holidays later
as the work will permit. The al.
rangement Is understood to be salts
factory to the employees.
United States Consul Norton al
Harput reports to the state depart.
ment that regular Turkish soldiers ir
large numbers are In all parts Of ths
vllayet Of Mush, where the revolution.
lists are under arms. So far they are
unable to come in touch with the reb.
els, and have become so exasperated
that the natives are in deadly fear
of massacre. Several prominent local
chiefs are joining the revolutionists.
The consul investigated at the request
Of the missionary associations here.
The president has appointed Charles
F. McKenna, Of Pitttsburg, Pa, to be
District Judge Of Porto Rico. Mr..
McKenna was appointed to the oflics
during the last session of Congress
but his appointment failed Of con-
frmation in the Senate. Since thai
time the appointment, which origi.
anlly was made at the instance Of
Representative Dalzell, has been
agreed to by Senator Penrose, who
wrote a letter to the president ex-
pressing his desire that it be made.
In response to an earnest request
from the Maritime Exchange, Of New
York, Secretary Moody has telegraph
ed orders to Commander Nicholson.
commanding the cruiser Tacoma at
San Francisco, to proceed without de-
lay in search Of the freight steamer
Conemaugh, now about two months
overdue at New York City from Chile.
There were about forty persons on the
steamer, including the crew..
Captain William A. Mercer, Sew
enth Calvary, now Indian Agent at
the Uintah Agency in Utah, has been
detailed to succeed Colonel Richard
II. Pratt as Superintendent Of the In
dian school at Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Captain Chalmers G. Hall, Fifth In
fantry, has been detailed to succeed
Captain Mercer as Indian Agent.
Mr.. White, United States charge
at Beunos Ayres, reports to the state
department that as a result Of the
stamping out of the foot and mouth
disease in the United States the Ar
gentine government has removed its
prohibition against the importation
of cattle from the United States.
President Roosevelt on Saturday
announced the appointment of Will
liam z. Cochrane, now Chief Post
ofice Inspector, to be Purchasing
Agent Of the Postoffiee Department,
an Office created at the last session Of
Congress. The salary Of the Office
is $4,000 per year.
The cruiser Olympia, flagship Of
Rear Admiral Jewell, commanding
the European squadron, has returned
to Tangier from a flying trip to Gi
braltar for coal and provisions.
Jett Dent was appointed o fourth
class postmaster Friday at Clayton,
Tunica county, Mississippi.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

1t is refreshing to see the energy
with which the Yazoo City papers got
to work after the fire to rebuild their
lost fortunes and furnish their read
ers with the news. The Sentinel
never missed an issue, getting out the
paper in its Greenwood Office with a
full account Of the fire. The Herald
came ont the next week with twelve
pages full Of descriptive matter and
numerous half tones of the burned
district. New outfits have been pur-
chased and the papers viii be brighter
and better than ever.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

A meeting Of the Democratic voters
Of Summit, was held Saturday by
Major Holden, vice-president, and
delegates selected to the county con-
vention that will be held in Magnolia
this week. The meeting instructed
for Judge Parker for president, and
indorsed Thos. w. James Of McComb
City for delegate to the national dem
ocratic convention. Resolutions were
adopted indorsing the administration
of Governor Vnrdamau.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

]. F. Merry, Of the Illinois Central
Railroad is running homeseekers ex.
cursions to the state from the north
and west on the first and third Tues
days Of each month. 1t would be we'll
for towns along that line Of road with
spare lands to communicate at once
with Mr.. Merry at Dubuque, Iowa,
and let him know what is offered.
Here is a chance to take advantage Of
some good advertising being done by
his road We need good people 10
help in the great work Of develop
ment being attempted.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

Pecans still attract attention from
land owners in some sections Of the
state. Land can be used for them
that is not adapted to other uses. A
bearing pecan orchard is a profitable
investment. Experience has proven
that no country is better adapted to
their culture than this. The indus
try bids fair to show a large increase
in the next few years. The matter is
well worthy Of investigation at least.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

Circuit Court adjourned Saturday
1t Brookhsven after term Of near
lv three weeks. The white cap cases
when called for trial were, on motion
of counsel for the state, continued un-
til the next term on account of the
absence Of important state witnesses.
Hon. Thomas Brady Of the Brookha-
ven bar has been appointed by Cover
nor Vsrdaman as special counsel to
represent the state in these cases,
and Hon. A. G. McNair and P. q.
Jones Of the Brookhaven bar have
been retained by the law and order
element Of the county to assist in the
prosecution. The defense is repre-
sented by Hon. H Casssdy Of Brock
haven and j. N.sYawn Of Begue Chit
to. The cost of the term Of court
foots up to $1,000.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

President Roosevelt has announced
the appointment Of William E. Coch-
rane, now chief postofice inspector, to
be purchasing agent of the Postoffice
Department, an Office created at the
last session Of congress. The salary
Of the Office is $1,000 per year.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

Laurel is making arrangements for
celebrating the glorious fourth in an
appropriate manner. There will be
amusements for all with the atten-
dant burning Of fireworks, brass bands
etc, and that progressive city ex-
poets to entertain several thousand
neighbors on the Nations birthday.
Laurel never does things by halves.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

The war department has received
a report from Colonel III. nj. Adams,
relative to the work performed IN
South Pass channel, on the Missis-
sippi River, during the month Of May.
The operations include a survey Of
the ietty channel and weekly surveys
Of the shoaler reaches in South Pass
and Of the channel beyond the end
Of re ietties. The available depth
thro gh South Pass, according to the
latest report, is 2s.4 feet through the
ietty channel 30.4 feet and beyond the
end Of the jetties 27.5f feet. The work
Of examining and surveying the chan
mel will be continued.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

Since the first Of January there
have been thirty-three banks organ
lied in the state with a capital exceed
ing two million dollars. As far as
number is concerned, Mississippi
heads the list for the United States.
Tn some of the states where large
capital is employed the amount Of
capital invested goes beyond our fig
ures.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

Pascagoula hopes to be the deep
water terminus Of the great Frisco
system which has its eye turned in
this direction just now. The Pana-
ma canal will develop all ports on our
coast line and Pascagoula seems to
have good prospects of recognition
by some Of the big systems.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

The officers Of Gulfport made
good example Of several hoodlums
who attempted to terrorize that town
few days since. They were given
the limit as to fine and Imprisonment
and none Of it was held up either.
That is exactly the way to put stop
TO such practices.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

Jett Dent has been appointed to
succeed Mary T. HIT, as postmaster
of Clayton, Tunica county, Mississrp-
nj.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

United States Charge Lee, at Pana-
ma, has cabled the State Department
that the Government Of Panama has
consented to suspend action upon the
pending coinage legislation until a
conference is held in Washington,
with a view to securing a system sim
liar to that prevailing in the Philip
pines. The Assistant Secretary Of
State and Minister John Barrett were
in conference to-day respecting the
projected conference and the Minister
also conferred with Secretary Taft
and William Nelson Cromwell. Mr..
Loomis afterward telegraphed to Mes
srs. Arias and Morales, the Panama
nian Commissioners now IN New
York, asking them to come to Wash
ington and bring with them Senor
Obaldia, the new Panama Minister,
who has just arrived in New York, IN
order that the conference may be held
at the earliest possible moment.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

The contract for a railroad to run
from Charleston to Oakland will be
let in a short time and active work
begun. We congratulate the people OF
Charleston upon this acquisition to
their town and rejoice with them in
their good luck. 1t Is being built by
home capital which is another evi-
dence Of the activity and energy be-
ing displayed by a number Of Mis-
sissipi towns. May success attend
their efforts.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

viii Holmes, Of Winona, reports
net profit Of 500 on three-fourths Of
an acre in English peas. he now has
a corn crop on the ground and viii no
doubt run the net profits higher.
What Mr.. Holmes has done can be
done by hundreds Of others.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

Reports from over the state show
that the crops are in a very good
condition. The drouth was broken
last week and good rains have been
general. With continuing favorable
conditions the yield this season should
be equal TO, or better, than that Of
last season.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

The demand for old fashioned open
kettle molasses is always good dur
Ing the summer months when the
vacuum evaporated article will not
keep. This molasses is now selling
at from fifty to seventy-fve cents per
gallon. There is in the state, millions
Of acres Of land adapted to the cul-
ture Of cane for this syrup. 1t is be-
ing raised with profit by some Of the
farmers and it is strange that more Of
them do not try it. No crop offers a
better field for profit.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

Mr.. White, United States charge
at Beunos Ayres, reports to the state
department that as a result Of the
stamping out Of the foot and mouth
disease in the United States the Ar
gentine government has removed its
prohibition against the importation
of cattle from the United States.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

Grecnyille has organized a $4,000
bank and trust company, a $4,000
company for the manufacture Of ar
tifcial stone, is paving the principal
streets from "curb TO curb, " new
sprinklers for the streets have arrived
and been put 10 work, an elegant new
city hall will be built, a new and coln-
modious school house and hundreds
of other improvements will be made
during the summer 1t begins TO look
like Greater Greenville sure enough.
The people and business league are at
work through the excellent secretary,
Mr.. Lee J. Langley, for more manu-
featuring enterprises and the future
for Greenville is bright indeed.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

Indianola has an electric fan cir
cult in operation and is now talking
Of arc lights on the streets. Nothing
is too good for Indianola.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

President Roosevelt on Saturday
announced the appointment Of Will
liam Z. Cochrane, now Chief Post
office Inspector, to be Purchasing
Agent Of the Postofice Department,
an Office created at the last session of
Congress. The salary Of the Office
is $4,000 per year.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

One Of the three government demon
stration farms will be located at
Ridgeland in Kinds county. That is
the center Of a prosperous trucking
district and viii be a valuable aid to
the farmers. Another will be located
in Pamela county near Sardis which
is in the hill section of the state, one
was located some time ago at Virgins
in the piney woods region and the
fourth viii be in the rich delta. This
covers the state pretty we'll although
the prairie region in the eastern edge
has been neglected. A move should
be started to get an additional farm
from the government for the benefit
Of this large and fertile section. "The
Greater Mississippi Association" is
ready and anxious TO help in any and
every way possible. Let the secre-
tary hear from communities desiring
its location with the inducements that
could be offered.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-06-16

President Roosevelt and Secretar.
Moody had a conference Saturda.
regarding the proposition to give EN-
ployees Of United States navy yardi
Saturday half holidays during the
months Of July, August and Septem
Der. An arrangement was effected
whereby such employees Of navl
yards as can be relieved Of work Sat
urday afternoons during these months
will be given the half holidays later
as the work will permit. The ar
rangement Is understood to be salts
factory to the employees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-11
Holiday Umbrellas

Our immense display of HoIi- day Umbrellas is now ready from time immemorial they have always been the thing for Xmas gifts. We have them in the finest grade of Gloria, Taffeta and pure Silk. Paragon frames, steel rods, close rolling with handles of natural wood, silver and gold
 trimmed, carved pearl, and
 other styles Prices range 9Sc up to .. .. .. S12.OO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-11
Hand Bags

Women'S Hand bags, III war rus and Seal Grain Leather, braided and strap handles in black, brown and tan, and fitted with purse .... AUG Women's Hand Bags, in goat, seal leather covered frames, fitted with purse. Bags in walrus and steer grain leath- CT, nickel, brass, oxidized and
 leather covered frames in as- sorted colors and sizes, single
 or double clasp, fitted with
 purse, card case, and smell ing bottle .. .. .. .. .Soc Women's Hand Bags, in genu- inc goat, seal, and walrus leather, covered frames, braided or strap handles, fit ted with purse, card case and mirror :. .. | ... S1.40