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The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-08-25
SToP THAT COyGH.

When q cough, a tickling or an irri-
tatien in the throat makes you feel rsl-
comfortable, take Billiards. Horehound
Syrup. Don't wait until the dieeaae
has gone beyond control. Mr.. and Mrs.
j. A. Anderson, Ssh ". 9TH ST., Salt
Lake City, Utah, write: wv think Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup the best medi-
cine for coughs and colds. We have
used it for several years; it always gives
immediate reflex, is very pleasant and
gives perfect Satisfaction" 25c., 50c.,
81 90, Sold by VI. E. Ward.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-08-25
University Of
Mississippi

Twenty SIX SCHOOLS offer courses in
Science, Literature and the Arte, and
professional courses ia Law, Electrical
Engineering, Civil Engineering and
Mining Engineering, Education, and
Medicine.
TUITION FREE to men and women, ex-
eept for courses in Law and Medicine.
All expenses very low. Attractive locs-
ton. Perfect sanitation. Complate va
ter, sewer, lighting and heating systems.
Pnrest deep well water used.
Greatly enlarged scientific equipment
ami new buildings. Admirable ar
ranzements Tor women students IN Wo.
mans Hal. New Boarding Hal Tor
men. Special opportunities for stu
dents OF limited means.
Session d l90i-5 opens September %,
1904 summer Term, 1905, opens June
Is. For catalogue or bulletins or spe.
cial lniormation. address
K. b. FULTON, Chancellor,
University. Miss.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-08-25
THE DEATH PENALTY.

A little thing sometimes results in
death. Thus q mere scratch, insight
cant cuta or puny bOils have paid the
death penalty It ia wise to have Buck.
lens Arnica Salve ever handy. It's the
best salve on earth and will prevent IA
taIity whan burne, sores, ulcers and
piles threaten, Only 25c. at NJ. E,
Wards drug store.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-08-25
Notice 20 Our Cnstnmers.

On account Of holidays, our stores Will
be closed on the following days:-Sat-
urday, September 10Th, and Monday,
September l9sh.
j. JONAS, Sucarnochee.
w. RosENBAUM. DeKalb.
@. RosENBAUM, Scooba.
Jos CaAmER, Scooba.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-08-25
TIE HERALD.


Jefferson Lodge No. LAG. A. F. & A. NJ,
|eets Thursday night on or before the
rst full moon in esch month. at O'clock,
VI. z. Ward, Secretary.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-08-25
WORLDS FAIR SPECIAL RATES TO
ST.. LOUIS.

On each Tuesday in August, 1904,
tickets at special low round trip rates
will be sold via the Mobile and Ohio
Railroad to ST. Louis from agency sta
tions south Of the Ohio River. Apply
10 any II & .. R. r. agent for partleu,
lars or tickets.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-08-25

SsoObs Lodge No i66, X. Of r.. meets
be let aud lad Monday nights in each
hSn'h. ST O'Clock.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-08-25

Scooba Camp No. "a, W. o. W., meets
he lst and Srd Tuesday nights in each
nonth. at z o'clock.
j. W. Carter, Clerk.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-08-25

Seooba Lodge No. 2435. K. of H, meets
he LIST and Ord Tuesday nights Of each
at s o'clock.
d. E. Turner, Reporter
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-08-25
w. ID. WEBB,
Doctor Of Dental Surgery,
SoooBA, MISSISSIPPI.

Respectfully solieits the Dental Work
OF the town and surrounding country
Prices reasonable.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-08-25

studebaker Wagons at Dukes.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-08-25
COUNTY NEWS.

Fresh Turnip Seed for sale at Wards
Don't forget the baseball game to-
morrow evening.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-08-25

Any tive of said incorporators may
open books OF subscription to the capt.
tai stock OF said company, and as soon
as One Thousand ($l ,000.00) Dollars
shall have been subscribed, said com.
Paay may organize, elect Directors, and
cGnlmancs business.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
Three Deaths In One Week.

II is our painful duty to note the
deaths of three prominent people thi,
week, all of them holding a high place
in the estimation of the public and A
warm place in the hearts of their
relatives and friends. Death
claimed two victims in one fami.
Nv. On Saturday Mrs. Will Deale
died and was buried in the
Deale cemetery Sunday evening.
On Tuesday Mr.. Deale died in
the Columbus sanitarium. and
was buried by the side of his
wife on Wednesday. Mr.. J. G..
Windnam, who was terribly
mangled by his gin last Friday
died Tuesday and was buried in
the Hebron church cemetery
Wednesday evening. 1t is sell
dom we have to make such a sad
record.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
DR. Wyatt's Paper.

The Journal Of the Mississippi
Medical Association contains an
a%rcicle written by DR.. Wyatt on
Enterocolitis a disease that attacks
young children and resembles chol-
era morbus. 1t was the only paper
read before the Noxubee Co. Medi-
ical society.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
Disastrous Wrecks.

Carelessness is responsible for many a
railway wreck and the same cauees are
making human wrecks of sufferers from
throat aud lung troubles. But since the
advent of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds.
even the worst cases can be cured, and
hopeless resignation is no longer nOco'-
sary. Mrs. Lois Cragg Of Dorchester
Mass, Is one Of the many whose life
waS saved by DR.. Kings New DiScov-
cry. This great remedy is guaranteed
for all Throat and Lung diseases BY J
F. Jones SOC, and 81. Trial bottles free.
CAST ~ L A.
sss1 tie The KinC ,u dr Always DsVga
'%i', + GhNz7T
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
GROCERIES,.

Well, we are at home in Groceries
and have no competition can fill your
order from ten cents to ten thousand
dollars worth, so send us yonr or
ders, as we can save you money and
lots of goods and the freight from
the markets.
Our stock of Lumber, Shingles
Nails, Cement, and Lime is all COM
pletc and cheap.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
The Best Liaiment.

chamberlain s Pain Balm is consid
cred HE best liniment on the market, ,
writ Post & Bliss of Georgia, Vt Nc
other INN ent will heal n cnt or hrpist
so promptly. No other affords such quick
relief from rheumatic pains. No othel
is 80 valuable for deep seated pains likf
lame back and pains in the chest, Civ
this liniment a trial and you will neve,
wish to be without it. For sale by Ed,
NJ. Murphey, Macon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

IL IS the purpose OF the mayor aud hoar,i
OF aldermen of the City OF Macon, N So. on
Mondsy. the i4th day Of November. 1904. at
O'Clock p, M, to provide for the ISSUANCE
oil Thirty Thousand Dollars OF fve per cen
tum twenty year serial bonds. interest Day,
able Al nuaIly Five Hundred Dollars OF the
principal to mature. annually and the re,
msisdsr twenty years from the date OF issu,
for the purpose OF Installing water work.
for said City Of Macon, Miss.
II. l.. J. BARNES.
octzz-St City Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

The finest quality of graduated loaf
sugar ia used in the manufacture Of
Chamberlain Cough Remedy and the
roots used in its preparation give it a
flavor similar to maple syrup. making
It quite pleasant to take. Mr.. W. l..
Roderick. of Poolesville, Nd, in speak
ing of this remedy, says: II have used
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with nv
children for several years and can truth
fully say II is the best preparation of the
kind | know of. The children like to
take it and it has no injurious effect
Sold by Edw. NJ Murphey. Macon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
Burglary.

A bold thief broke into Mr., j. Q.
Poindexter's store at Ravine Sat
urday night and got about fifty dol
lars out of the cash drawer. Mr..
Poindexter was sleeping in the back
room.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
N~w " ay of Using Chamberla'n's
Cough Remedy.

Mr.. Arthur Chapman, writing from
Durban, Natal. South Africa. says :
As a proof that Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is n cure suitable for old and
Young. | pen yon the following A
neighbor of mine had a child just oyer
two months old. 1t had a very bad
cough and the parents didn't know what
to give it. suggested that they get y
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and put some upon the dummy teat the
baby was sucking and 1t wonld no doubt
g ire the child This they did. brought
about quick relief and cured the baby.
This umsdy il for sale by Edw. M.
Mul phey. Macon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
PRAIRIE LAND FOR SALE

will sell 1872 acres Of prairie land. sit
mated , mites southeast of Clittonvillc. nd
joining the johnson place, known AS the 7
W. Tate place. Apply to me for price an
particulars. j. l.. s. PETERSON,
oct22.tf B~roOksville, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

Mr.. Henry Minor Jr. a very
prominent young attorney OF Lynch
burg, Va, is visiting his old home.
He is in fine spirits.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

Miss Mary Holman who was sick
last week is well now and has re-
sumed her studies.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

We sell the celebrated WHITE
HOUSE Shoes for ladies, and
BLUE RIBBON Shoes for chill
dren. We have fitted nice little
room in our store for our friends
to try on shoes. Call and try
on pair and see how nice they
fit. You don't have to buy them
We sell the best shoe on earth
for men and youths.--the cele-
brated ~GIESECKO.--the Key
Brands.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

Col, and Mrs. Powell and Mrs
Kittie MCGEE came up from Dancy
Saturday. Mrs, MCGEE now o.
Texas has been visiting her friends
in this vicinity.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
LOST COTTON RECEIPTS

All parties are hereby warned not 10
trade or negotiate for warehouse re-
ceipt No, 9125. issued at Hollis cotton
yard to r.. Gilmore for bale cotton
weighing sos pounds,
B. j. ToLIvER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

I have the mammoth bronze turkeys
and will sell some in any way to suit
purchasers, single. pair or trios. Prices
on application to T. 8. BodoEss.
At Rogers Grocery Store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

Warehouse at Depot.
We have large warehouse at
the depot, with Mr.. E. F. MAURY
in charge, who will be glad to
meet all his friends, and sell you
bill of groceries at wholesale.
Mrs. MARY KATE SCALES is
in charge of all ladies' goods and
Hat Department, and will be
glad to see you whether you buy
or not.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
Can't Do Without You

Many subscriptions are due us
this month and we will need them
AL and more too. II will come in
by retail and go out by wholesale.
Don't forget rs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
NOTICE

My accounts are all made out and
ready for settlement. As the year is
nearing its close please cali and settle
Respectfully,
noy5.2t ED. NJ. MURPHY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
Great Frisco System

Some time in November the Frisco will
run passenger and freight trains on the
NJ e. 20. from Tupelo to Meridian and
thence to New Olleans. The BEACON
will pu' fish the schedule as SOC as the
new service begins.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

We regret very much to learn
that Miss Ida May Scales is sick
with fever, but we hope she will
soon be well again.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
/ have room for four more gentle
men bosrders. For prices &C. call
n Mrs. J. M. DANrzLER

Just received at HARDIN'S
Hirsch's Sweet and Sour Pickles
in barrels, Catsup in jugs. Hirche's
Kraut.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

The entertainment given on last
Tuesday and Friday night for the
benefit of the Macon Graded and
II Oh School proved a great success,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
Linen Weddinp

Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. Swami celebrated
their linen wedding Nov. Sd, and many
relatives and friends assembled to give
their new house a warming. We learn II
hope Big Bind will give us an account of it.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
RICHARD CAyETT,s MARKET,

have made arrangements to get fresh
oysters by every evenings train. Fam
lies supplied promptly, Phone youI
order. for oysters, fish, vegetables, &c.
octl0. RICH. CAYETT,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

Receipt for bale of cotton, Hollis No,
9473; weight $40 has been lost and the
public will take notice. and not.buy or
trade for same.
John II BARNES
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
COUNTY HDW. co.
Macon, Mississippi.
Macon Lyceum Association

The Siegel Myer. Dainty Co., SECOND
attraction of Macon Lyceum Associs
ton will appear at the co1rt house We'd
nesday night. Nov. 9tn.
NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN
that sale of reserved seats for said at.
traction will begin Thursday morning.
Noy. Sd. 1904. Those desiring seats and
parties holding season tickets are re-
quested to call at the bookstore. Hold
ers Of reason tickets will be required te
present same that coupons may be do
tached before admission tickets will b
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

Mrs. Leo Cole has sixty white Holland
turkeys, and 1t is a pretty sight to'see the
drove coming home tn roost in the evening
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
Call and see Our Clothing
and Hats.

We have now the best stock of
Clothing and Hats we ever offered
the trade. Call for SCHWARB'S
Clothing. They are cheaper, look
better and fit better than any cloth
ing in Macon
Our Trunk line is all complete; also
Suit Cases and Bags.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
GLASSES FOUND.

Mr.. Iva Dorroh found a pair of specs.
near Beacon office. The owner can re
cover by paying for this adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

Mr., A. d. Binion was in Citro-
nellie and Mobile last week, and at
tended the nuptials of his neicc,
Miss lula Macon and Mr.. Hurb'e.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

again warn all parties not To tresrurS on
my land aud land under m! charge. Hitua
ted near Mashulayille. II you do not want
IL pay the penalty, please keep on.
sct22. +. .. RICHARDS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
OYSTERS OYsTERs!!
Cycu

will have them fresh every day tt
serve to families or in my lunch room
Hot meals at ali hours.
oct2D Pm W D STEWART.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
MORE MARES.

Another drove Of horses and maret
came to the Shannon stables this week
Come in and take your choice.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
Stewards Scales.

Mr.. Geo. Freeman has nearly
completed the scales for Mr.. w. V.
Stewart for weighing cotton seed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

Call and see my new portieres. They
are beautiful and the price will suit You
oct22 ]. F. SHELTON,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
THOROUGHBREDs.

Is extra nice thoroughbred Poland
China pigs for sale, S. each, male and
female, G, G. CLAY,
nov5 BIT Deerbrook, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

MI j. c. Bush Of Mobile paid
Mr.. Shannon $3.50 for his big match
ed hay team.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

will prosecute any one VIII" tresSpa'''S
on the Cole place one mile east OF Macon.
All hunting and passing ,hrou ii 10 posi-
lively forbidden.
oct21. JNO. c. MORGAN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

No shooting or hunting of any kind IL al
lowed. day or night. on lands owned or con-
,roled by the undersigned.
i. S. Permenier.
o,tS4n W. r. Permenter
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

Large line Ladies and Gents Robes,
Shoes and Slippers at j. F. Shelton's
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
Cunningham 4 Pagan
DEALERS IN
WORK STOCK.
Macon. Miss.
4 car load Of HORSES. MARES and
MULES just received. Don't buy un-
vi vou examine and get our prices.
nw-StAAd ct Brams Stable. 10 22.3m
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
TO the Farmers aad Merchants Of Noxubee
County
II you think the present prices Of
cotton are not satisfactory and you
do not care TO sell just now, bring
US your warehouse receipts and We
will make you loans against same at
reasonable rates Of interest.
MERCHANTS & FARMERS BANK.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

JUST RIcErvsD-A large line Of mat
ting At Shelton's.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
LOST

Cotton receipt No. 9SOS { en- Holt, wSre-
house, weight 5b2 POUNDS. covered h' Sol
COttop, 10 lost. A duplicate has le n az
plied for, S.M ADAMS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

You can get picture frames at Shell
tons at one.half what agents charge
I Won.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

KOdOl DyspO psIa Cure
IDIgoSts what you eat
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
Miss Daisy Prnit after a very

Miss Daisy Pruit after a very
pleasant visit to her parents return
I'd to Columbus where she will re-
sumo her studies at the l. J.. 4 c.
Mrs. Shelf Skinner and her sister
Mrs. Tweedy who have just return
ed from the Fair were shopping in
Macon last week.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

Hunting by white or black on the Muir.
dock place. the Dare place or Rives pace.
and any other Kind OF trespassing is forbid
den. W. a Taylor,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

Miss Daisy Parker is attending
Macon Graded and High School.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
Bronze rurkexa.

Ny line Of undertaking supplies il
larger than ever. J. r. SHELTON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
TRESPASS NOTICES.

Legal notice Is hereby served that my
place Ia posted against all hunting. Any
one violating this order will be vigorously
prosecuted.
OutS-tf j. Z. Robert,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

Mr.. J. NJ. Archer came up from
La Flore county, looking after some
interest he has here.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

that W evero offered to the trade of Noxubee County and surrounding country,
Of general merchandise the following lines:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
HAND TAILORED CLOTHES

There is nothing better.--There are few as good. Our
clothing is Perfection in cut, workmanship and fin
ish, and you are protected for every minutes wear.
Let us talk it over with you.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

l1-5.2nn
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-07-01

A remarkable phenomenon is re-
ported from the Russian rural
commune of Schaya, in the govern
mcnt of Tzareff koksaka. mex
plicable sounds were heard for
several days issuing from the
earth. The sounds varied from
something like the booming of can
lon to the screeching Of steam
whistles and seemed to come from
il forest skirting the commune. IN
his forest, where the terrified
peasantry gathered in expeeta
ton of some calamity, the earth
was seen to heave necessarily.
Gradually hinge cracks appeared.
water was seen. at last the earth
seemed gradually to sink. water
rose. and there appeared new
lake of considerable extent, which
is now hcing examined by geol0.
gists.-Detroit Free Press -
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-07-01
OK. Y. c.

THE carpenter is abroad in the
land and many new homes are going
up. Not a fow of them are to be occu-
pied by young people, who have late
IL gone trough the ordealo of wed
ding march AID marriage ceremony.
As matter ofcourse there has been
great deal of talking under the 70
SEES about the location, the style of
architecture the quality and quaint
ty of furniture to be purchased, and
how they intend 10 live when they
take possession of this moderllized D
den. All we wish we could impress it
On their minds that it doesn't matter
so much whether the house be built
after Gothic or pioneer style of ar
chitccture whether the furniture is
of fashionable make or home manu-
flcture; whether the W Is are hung
with costly tapestry or with family
wardrobe: if love and virtu* cement
the family circle, it will be a home
in the truest sense of the wo d The
body is but the dwelling place of + 9
soul. Sc. likewise the house is but the
tenement Of the home. We cannot all
have perfect forms and classic featur
fes but We can have pure beautiful
spirits; we cannot all have eiegan I.
richly furnished houses, but VIC can
fsl}e s4s sasast homes
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-07-01
Silver Hill Dots
Sincerely.
7. f. Miller

Everybody busy in their crops
Somebody went home after school
closed. Wonder does not Alonzo Den
mark feel lost
Everybody espcci; lly the ladies
enjoyed the lemonade furnished by
tie Woodmen Camp.
The Unwilling was complete Sue
cess. The ceremony and tribute was
impressive and touching.
The Silver Hill School taught by
Prof ], f. Miller was complete sue
cess for the pupils were on thusiastic
and progressive in their work Much
true Interest was manifested as was
shown by the good grades made on
monthly examinations j. st over. A
good number made 100 per cent on
several subjects Only % on roll yet
the average Was n What school in
the County can beat il. A tree is
known by its fruits, school by its
results.
Y.C.)
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-07-01
WAR CHESTS or EUROPE.
Large Sums of Money Kept Constantly
on Hand to Uphold Ma
ttonal Power.

In q financial as we'll as a mill
tary sense Germany is probably
best prepared fer war. a special
war treasure of $50, GOl, 600 In
coined gold is always kept al
Spandau. France aud England
are both richer, however, than
Germany, and their war chests
are we'll lined with gold
Their people are also better able
to put their hands in their pocket.
III an emergency than the Ger
mans. Heavily taxed as France is.
it is estimated that her taxpayers
could meet demand of fifty mil
lions more for the war chest under
a sonnder financial system ard az
ministration.
Two years ago Russia's waf
chest was practically empty. +
fact, instead of having savings i.
her box, Prof. Gcffcken, who IS al
authority, says she is always Dor
rowing money in times Of peace
France has lent the most money t.
Russia, the debt in that quarter
being not less than FIVE milliards
of francs. OF the important
states. Italy is the worst off. hcl
people being taxed to the verge Of
starvation to keep conlpara
lively small sum in the war moacs
bex. Even salt is so taxed thai
the poor can afford at present only.
half as much salt as in 1871 TIE
army has swallowed up all tie
savings of the country and more
GerlnaDy's full money box Wonid
certainly make it possible for her
to take the field of war more
quick = than any other power. ses.
prides herself upon a war force Of
A549.9s.Ss ne n, which could take
Iillesfieid Within ten days after or.
der. and, bnr-lxs.i BY the war cEesf
with its six millions sterlinv, this
would be a formidable Showing.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-07-01
Virgins High School
W. f. Bond a B Prin.
Virgins, Miss.
For the purpose offurtheriug She

For the purpose offurtheriug she
cause of education and Of assisting
worthy boys and girls, who wish to
prepare for college, for teaching or
for lie The Virgins High School of
Virgins Miss. has established twelve
Scholarships to be distributed as fol-
lows: Harrison county, two; Hancock
Jacks5a, Greene. Wayne, Perry.
Pearl RiTar, lamar. Jones Coving
ton and Jasper counties, one each
Appointments viii be made by the
County Superiatendcnts Of the res
pectise counties upon the reeommen
dation Of The principal Of the school.
TO an eighth grade student or ninth
the sch ,lars'aip will be- worth $40 20
to . Seventh grade student. $35 Is
10. further particulars, write W.
+. Boed, Virgins. Miss