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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-11-26
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ARE JAPANESE HARD UPg
San Francisco Customs officials of
pinto That They Are. >,

San Francisco, Nov. 22.-Japan is
on the verge of bankruptcy, according
to the conclusion of custom house of
fetal here. The official draws this con-
clusion from the fact of an enormous
importation of Japanese merchandise
at ruinously low prices. So great has
been the volume Of Japanese importa-
lions during the last three months
that Collector Stratton has been forced
to hunt for a new appraisers store.
Japanese goods are selling for so per
cent. less than the price asked a year
ago., and all sales must be cash. An
immense quantity of articles formerly
bringing a high price are being i'm
ported by local firms, which are filing
all of their available storage room
with the goods.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-11-26
Democracy Still Lives

Well, the agony is over and, whatever
else may be said about it, we are no
worse off than we were before it began!
We did the best we could under all the
circumstances, and there is nothing tc
say further than that, with united front.
we will meet the ancient enemy on the
battle field four years hence, confident
the time will yet come when right will
triumph. The democratic candidates
have been beaten, but democracy lives,
and will continue to live, in the hearts OF
millions throughout the length and
breadth of the land.-Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-11-26
Mistaken.

Henry James, the novelist, who is
now gathering impressions Of his ma
tive land after an absence of twenty
years in England, was recently dis
scussing American writer's with a lit
erary acquaintance in New York,
when he took occasion to bestow
warm praise upon the work of a GER
tain American author of the younger
school. s.But," i~nterposed his visa
Wis, 1.-THE man you are admiring is,
by the way, one of your severest crit
les" Perhaps" unused the distlnr
guished novelist, perhaps we are
both mistaken"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-11-26
Silver Greek GROWING.

The governor has received a petit
ton from the citizens Of Silver
Greek asking that the place be raised
from a village to a town. The cen
sus recently taken shows that Silver
Creek has a population of 619 peo-
pie. One year ago, when the con-
struction of the new Mendenhall-
Columbia branch of the Gulf & Ship
Island road was commenced, the
place was not on the map. It is To-
Gated in a very fertile agricultural
region, surrounded by fine virgin
pine forests, and bids fair to become
one of the most promising towns in
that section of the State.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-11-26
A Veteran Voter.

Attala county claims the honor Of
having one of the Oldest voters in
the State. DR.. J. W. Scarborough
has voted the straight Democratic
ticket since 1910, a period of fifty
four years. His first ballot was cast
fos William Henry Harrison in that
year, and he has not missed casting
his ballot in a presidential election
since that date. DR.. Scarborough
lives at Kosciusko, and is a man
with many friends.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-11-26

The Malay is allowed four wives, but
he Is too wise to take the limit 8 imul-
taneously or to be on with the new be-
fore he is off with the old; and though
he may divorce and replace without
much difficulty. the women also have
privileges, which, in the better classes,
mean settlements, division of property
and the children provided for by Law.
Families are small.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-11-26

Lawton, Okla, Nov. 22.-Judge Gill
lette overruled a motion to give Will
lam Ridley a new trial. Ridley was
convicted of second-degree manslaugh-
ter for killing Munsey Vaughn, his
Son-in-law,
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-11-26
e Dairy Farm.

H. R. Ihrie, of Meridian, who 10
establishing a large dairy farm in
the western suburbs of Jackson, ex-
poets to have the establishment in
partial operation within three or
four weeks. The concern represents
an investment of over $780, 600.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-11-26
Stock Law In Carroll.

Citizens of Carroll county are
complaining of the n~on-enforce-
ment of the stock law. The county
has had a stock law ordinance for
many years, but the measure has al.
most lapsed into disuse, and some Of
the citizens have started an agita-
ton for its rigid enforcement.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-11-26
rre.tx win switzerland.

Washington, Nov. 22.@Secretary Hay.
and Mr.. Probst, the Swiss charge DAFT
flares, Monday, signed an arbitration
treaty on behalf c the United States
and Switzerland. The treaty follows
the lines of the American and French
arbitration treaty.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-11-26
After Free

The progressive town of Laurel is
arranging for its free delivery,
which is expected to be inaugurated
before a great while. Laurel is
complying with all, of, the require
ments Of the United States govern
ment in order that it may get free
delivery. Laurel is one of the many
towns in Mississippi which has
shown remarkable growth.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-11-26

Evansville, Ind, Nov. 22.-Jacob
Kurtz, So years old, the oldest news
boy in Evansville, died at his home in
this city Monday. He was a native OF
Belleville, ILL.,. and leaves relatives Ill
st. Louis and western Illinois.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-11-26
Prof. Henry McCalley.

Huntsville, Ala, Nov. 22.-Prof. Hem
ry McCalley, assistant state geologist,
died here Monday. He came here re-
Gently from st. Louis 70 visit relatives
and was taken suddenly i'll with pneu-
monia. Prof. McCallsy was 81 years
old.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-11-26
His Heart Was ALWAYS RIGHT.

Hon. Charles Scott, Of Bolivar,
who was awarded the grand prize for
cotton at the st. Louis fair, has do
mated the prize bale to the Soldiers
Home at Beauvoir. It will be raf-
fed, and the proceeds given to thu.
old soldiers. !.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-11-26
VIII Have a Joint Building.

The Odd Fellows and the Masons
of Jackson have agreed to build 9
joint temple in that city. Both or
,ders have appointed committees to
select the site. The structure con.
templated will cost $4,000.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-11-26
After a New SchooIhouse.

The town of Alderman, Choctaw
county, is to hold special election
to pass on the question of issuing
$4,000 in bonds fol- schoolhouse
purposes.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-11-26
JANILO N. EfiIND<1I1F14N'
J. W. POWER, Secretary of State.

Young-wonder why it is they call
the man who stands up with the
groom the best man at a. wedding?
Elder-It means that he is the best
off; he's the one who isn't married,
you know.-Boston Transcript.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-11-26

eff you were married would you be-
lieve everything your husband told
your" "No. But for the sake OF
peace I'd make him believe / believed
ft."-Illustrated Bits.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-11-26

DR.. Albrecht Penck. professor of physi-
cal geography at the University OF
Vienna, advocates the construction of Q
uniform map of the globe.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-11-26

Ted-It's easier to speak to a man
than to a woman. Ned guess you
have never been in love with a girl
and tried to screw up courage to ask
her fathers consent.-Town Topics.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-11-26

The democratic party was safe
and sane, all right, but uncomfoxtaDly
small-N Y. Post.
The Lexington advertiser., 1904-11-24
Mistaken.

Henry James, the novelist, who is
now gathering impressions of his ma
tive land after an absence of twenty
years in England. was recently dis
cussing American writer's with lit
erary acquaintance in New York,
when he took occasion to bestow
warm praise upon the work Of GER
tain Am rican author Of the younger
school. But" interposed his visa
yis, ''the man you are admiring is,
by the way, one Of your severest crit
les" Perhaps" rnused the distin-
guished novelist perhaps we are
both mistaken"
The Lexington advertiser., 1904-11-24
Estab Iishinu Laundries.

During the past month nearly a
dozen laundry corporations have
been organized at various points in
Mississippi, and the charters for
warded to the governor for approval.
The activity in laundry organization
is attributed to the difficulty in get
ting negroes to do family washing,
and in many communities citizens
have become so disgusted with this
kind Of trouble that they have de-
tegmined to organize these laundry
companies and cater especially to
family work.
The Lexington advertiser., 1904-11-24
Mississippi State News

the influence of the moon upon the
weather: The more closely the sub.
ject Is investigated, the less reason
there appears to be in the popular be-
lief that the moon exercises any sig
nificant control over the weather."
In the light of present knowledge,
weather forecasting, although limited
to two or three days In advance, is
nevertheless recognize as being OF
great value, and has, therefore, been
authorized by the leading govern
ments of the world for the benefit of
agriculture, commerce and navigation.
Within the United States there are
about 100 weather bureau stations,
each equipped with standard meteoro-
logical instruments and operated by
one or more trained observers. Twice
daily q am. to 7 pm. Central time)
weather observations are made and
telegraphed from each of these sta
tions to the central Office at Washing
ton, d. G. By special arrangements
with telegraph companies large part
of these reports is also received at
nearly all the weather bureau stations
throughout the country. At each of
these stations receiving the tele-
graphic reports elaborate charts are
Immediately prepared graphically rep
resenting the weather conditions that
prevailed at the moment observations
were made. Upon these charts as a
basis, trained and experienced fore
casters Of the weather bureau make
definite weather forecasts for a period
varying from thirty-six to forty-eight
hours in advance for all parts Of the
United States, the States being sub
divided In case the kind of weather
indicated for one portion of a State
differs from that indicated for another
portion. The forecasts thus made are
very rapidly disseminated by tele-
graph, telephone and mail, at govern.
ment expense, to more than 100000
addresses, and also printed in nearly
all the daily papers of the country.
While no efforts have been spared to
increase the accuracy of the fore
casts to the highest possible degree,
still there remains an element of
error amounting to about fifteen per
cent. In order to overcome some of
the difficult problems that lie in the
path sof further improvement in fore
casting the chief of the weather bu-
reau has built and equipped an obser.
vatory at Mount Gather, Virginia,
where meteorological research work
may be carried on under the super
vision of the most able scholars OBJ
tainable. This observatory is the
only one Of its kind in the world
The solution of problems such as re-
late to solar physics and terrestrial
and the exploration of the
upper atmosphere by means Of kites
and balloons will undoubtedly Yield
fruitful results. Indeed, the time may
come when it will be possible to make
seasonal forecasts on a truly scien-
titic basis, w. S. BELDEN,
Section Director,
Vicksburg, Miss.
The Lexington advertiser., 1904-11-24
Municipal Elections.

In quite a number Of towns in the
State municipal elections were held
on the same date as the presidential
election, and Secretary Of State
Poweriis now receiving the names of
the new officials thus selected, and
will issue commissions within the
next few days. These elections
were held in towns not operating un-
der the code chapter on municipali-
ties. Towns Of the latter class hold
their regular elections in December.
The Lexington advertiser., 1904-11-24
THE PAPAL DOMAIN
ONLY ONE CORNER OF TIE vATI.
CAN A RESIDENCE PLACE.
The Largest Palace in the World Eas
Eleven Hundred Rooms and
Most Wonderful Treas Il (.
40 sss' 8ure House.

A recent dispatch from Rome an
nounces that the pope, in the interests
of economy, has decided to shut up the
vatican bird houses, which were built
under the supervision Of the late pope.
and are among the largest In the world.
The fact that the vatican, among its
many and diverse possessions has great
aviarles to care for and keep up, leads
The reader to wondering concerning ths
vatican as a whole.
The palace itself has 20 courts, 1,l00
halls. chapels, salons and private apart
ments and 200 staircases. 1t is the larg-
est palace in the world, was begun back
The Lexington advertiser., 1904-11-24

| IN THE VATICAN GARDENS-THE
| s& LEONINE TOWER.
in 1876, rebuilt and enlarged from time
to time. The pope in power in 145e.
Nicholas ", set about making ii the
most imposing palace in the world, and
succeeding popes added to his work.
The Sistine chapel was created by Six
tus Nv. in 1473; in 1890 Bramante built
the Belvidere, and the Loggio was also
built by him. Paul ILL., in 1884 founded
the Pauline chapel, and the great library
and present living rooms of the papel
pontiff were founded by Sixtus v. ,a,...-...
Every one has heard of the vast COL
lection OF statuary, paintings and an
tiques to which the greater part of the
vatican is given over, and ofsthe library
and Its priceless manuscripts. The!
papal court uses but a Comparatively
small part of the buildings, and the
vatican is much more the home of art
treasures than papal residence. The
collection and art treasures are valued
at $12O,O0O,0OO; the picture gallery is
rated at $4,000 900, the Egyptian mu-
scum at S1l 100000, the Borgia museum
at $3,O00,O00. the collection Of coins at
S46O0O00, other collections at $S, 900 900
the library at s40,O0O,OOO.
Forming part of the library wing
of the papal palace is the observatory
of the vatican, which contains more
than a score of great rooms, and in
every way is well adapted for astrononi-
ical work. One of the most interesting
parts Of this portion of the vatican is the
room in which the calendar was re-
formed (1582), 1t being preserved in
much the same condition as it existed
in the time of the PRONUNCIATION of the
calendar, Gregory XIII. The observatory
underwent various vicissitudes after
the Gregorian days, and it was left for
Leo XIII. to restore the building, fur
nish modern equipment and furnish en-
dowment for future needs. Very i'm
portant astronomical work is carried on
here, and in the observatory in the fa-
nous Leonine tower on the summit of |
The Lexington advertiser., 1904-11-24

We hear fabulous stories of the age
and size OF men in prehistoric times.
So thoroughly are these old stories OF
the ancient giants impressed upon the
people that the French government
has instituted searching inquiry,
conducted by the eminent scientist,
M. Dastre, to ascertain the exact
truth.
He reports that the average height
Of man has continued the same for
thousands Of years, as shown in primi.
tive, prehistoric and historic man.
The great size of ancient man ds
purely imaginary. Boston Globe.
The Lexington advertiser., 1904-11-24

the vatican hill, situate about quarter
of mile from the old observatory.
According to Marion Crawford tn,
atican may be divided into seven por
tions--the pontifical residence, the Sis
tine and auline chapels, the picture gal
lerles, the library, the museum of sculp.
ture and archaeology the outbuiidings
including the barracks of the Swiss
Guards, the gardens with the pope's
casino. Also of interest are the pom.
tifical armory and the Zecca, formerly
the pontifical mint. The .armory con.
tains numerous cannon and ancient ar.
mors. In the Zecca, now under the
Italian treasury, are preserved all dies
of the papal medals struck since 1417 1
The papal domain contains the vati-
can and the park adjoining st. Peters
The park, or vatican gardens, are most
tastefully laid out, and in the midst
of the trees, flowers and lawns is a
small retreat sacred to the pope, "a sum
mer resting place where he can seeS
seclusion when he so desires. Pope Leo
took great pleasure in the gardens, anc
was a frequent visitor at the ayiaries
which contain rare birds from all parts
Of the world. HaaE 4S5 isSt =
That the pope may walk undisturbeo
in the gardens, admission to the place
is seldom granted outsiders. MIR. Craw.
ford thus writes Of the grounds in his
Ave Roma Immortalis': In the Ital.
ian manner Of gardening the grounds
are well laid out, and produce the effect
OF being much larger than they are.
And his reference to shady walks, deep
box hedges, stiff little summer houses,
fragments Of old statues, andthe little
surprises of fine waiter jetsa givs ont
a picture ofNthe peace and beauty and
quiet Of the vatican gardens.
CHRISTOPHER WEBSTER.
The Lexington advertiser., 1904-11-24
About Weather Forecasts,

SO many ofsoar people being SO
little acquainted with the real sci
ence of meteorology,, or the art of
weather prediction, and as Uncle
Sam has established this branch of
the government service particularly
In the interest of the farmers of the
country, we give place below for the
following article or ''Weather Fore
casting" from the pen of Mr.. W. s.
Belden, section director of the
! United States weather bureau sta
toned at Vicksburg. Considering
this subject, Mr.. Belden says:
Although much progress has re-
Gently been made in the development
or the science Of meteorology which Is
today making for itself a place in eur
leading high school and college cur
riculums, yet no meteorologist, noted
for his scientific attainments, will at
tempt to make weather forecasts for
more than two or three days In ad-
vance,, Notwithstanding these facts,
there are within our broad domain a
few men who, for personal gain, seek
to prey upon the credulity Of the public
by representing themselves as being
especially weather-wise, or as having
within their possession some mysteri-
GUS power whereby they are enabled
to forecast weather changes for a
| month or year in advance. Some
times men of this class attempt to
represent that their forecasts are in
a large measure dependent upon infor-
nation obtained from a scientific
Ebranch OF the government, in order
that they may thus gain standing with
the press, which will enable them to
disseminate their nefarious forecasts
and secure remuneration for the same
Those who will carefully investigate
for themselves by comparing those So
Scalled long-range forecasts with the
daily weather, will soon become con-
WINGED that there is no reliance to be
placed In them. Almost any person
with average intelligence and an ele-
mentary knowledge of the movements
|of storms, can make long-range
weather forecasts that will reach just
|as high percentage of veriflcation
lbs those made by men who have Sc.
Cured notoriety for their supposed
wisdom in forecasting weather
Changes.
The most erudite meteorologists, In
both Europe and America, have
Thoroughly investigated the. subject of
|long-range forecasting with a view 81
establishing, If possible, some rela-
|tion between weather causation and
|hny one of the following named phe.
|nomena: Planetary movements, vary
ing positions of the moon, increase
land decrease Of sun spots and appar-
lent variation in solar intensity. In no
lease has the desired relationship been
Established. Prof. w. M. Davis, of |
Harvard College, says, in speaking of
The Lexington advertiser., 1904-11-24
Silver Creek Growing.

\ The governor has received peti.
Eion from the citizens of Silver
Ereek asking that the place be raised
rom village to a town. The cen
us recently taken shows that Silver
'reek has population of 619 peo-
4 le. One year ago, when the con-
Etruction Of the new Mendenhall-
Columbia branch of the Gulf & Ship
Bland road was commenced, the
lace was not on the map. 1t is To-
|lted in a very fertile agricultural
legion, surrounded by fine virgin
line. forests, and bids fair to become
|ne Of the most promising towns in
bat section of the State.
The Lexington advertiser., 1904-11-24
Stock Law in Carroll.

Citizens of Carroll county are
complaining Of the non-enforce-
ment Of the stock law. The county
has had a stock law ordinance for
many years, but the measure has al
most lapsed into disuse, and some of
the citizens have started an agita-
ton for its rigid enforcement.
The Lexington advertiser., 1904-11-24
@. & s. l.. 10. Make an. Exhibit,

NJ ~ % '%t.~sAVEyudhe aH@sExHIpits"
The Gulf & Ship Island Railroad
Company has determined to, make
IN exhibit of all the various pro
lucts in its territory at the State
Corn and Cotton Carnival to be held
IN Jackson, beginning the first week
IN December. The company has ap-
pealed to the people of every station
long its line to use. every effort to
lave that particular station and its
&icinity excel inaits exhibit. 1T also
Eppeals to the farmers, merchants,
manufacturers, lawyers, doctors,
Fruit and truck growers to see that
Ehe exhibits from that section Of the
ptate will at least equal that from
ny other. All the people are urged
70 organize and agree upon what can
be sent from each vicinity, and are
fsked to communicate freely and
! frequently with j. Fl. Bouslog, the
Industrial and immigration agent of
he road, at Gulfport. The people
long the line should properly ap-
kreciate this action on the part Of
HE railway people.
The Lexington advertiser., 1904-11-24
New Dairy Farm.

Fl. R. Ihrie, of Meridian, who is
establishing large dairy farm in
the western suburbs of Jackson, ex-
poets to have the establishment in
partial operation within three or
four weeks. The concern represents
an investment Of over $4,000.
The Lexington advertiser., 1904-11-24
His Heart Was Always Rioht,

Hon. Charles Scott, Of Bolivar,
who was awarded the grand prize for
cotton at the st. Louis fair, has do
mated the prize bale to the Soldiers
Home at Beauvoir. It will be raf-
fled, and the proceeds given to the
old soldiers.
The Lexington advertiser., 1904-11-24
- y -7-Il--.-
VIII Have a Joint Building.

The Odd Fellows and the Masons
Of Jackson have agreed to build a
joint temple in that, city. Both or
ders have appointed committees to
select the site. The structure con-
templated will cost $4,000.
The Lexington advertiser., 1904-11-24
.tThaaks the Voters.

Congressman E. 5. Gambler, Jr.,
of the First district, is the only
member of the Mississippi delega-
tlon who has been thoughtful
enough since the election to thank
his constituents for their support.
Mr.. Gambler has issued an address
to the people Of the First district
telling them to write to him freely
in case they want anything belong
ing to Uncle Sam up at Washington,
and he will endeavor to annex it.
The Lexington advertiser., 1904-11-24
A Veteran Voter.

Attala county claims the honor Of
Eaving one Of the oldest voters in
be State. Dr.. J..W. \. Scarborough
as voted the straight Democratic
cket since 1s4o, a period ,.of fifty
bur years. His first ballot was cast
pr William Henry Harrison in that
bar, and he. has not missed casting
is ballot in a presidential election
! nee that date, DR.. Scarborough
YES at Kosciusko, and is man
|ith many friends. HI .is3
The Lexington advertiser., 1904-11-24
After a New schooIhouse.

The town of Alderman, Choctaw
county, is to hold special election
to pass on the question Of issuing
$4,000 in bonds for schoolhouse
PURPOSES. 80
The Lexington advertiser., 1904-11-24

Young Wonder why 1t is they call
the man who stands up with the
groom the best man at a wedding?
Elder--It means that he is the best
off; he's the one who isn't married,
you know.-Boston Transcript.
The Lexington advertiser., 1904-11-24

Ted-It's easier to speak to a man
than to a woman. Ned--I guess you
have never been in love with girl
and tried to screw up courage to ask
her fathers consent.-Town Topics.