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The Tupelo journal., 1904-01-22
Their Own Personal Property.

They had just bought a piano and
were proud Of it, says the Philadel-
phia Press. Materfamilias, fair, fat
and forty, was ~ensconced in a COM
Portable chair in the parlor of her
new house, when the doctor called on
a purely social visit. 1t was just dusk
and the white keys of the new piano
in the corner reflected the rays of
light from the open fireplace. There
was no other light in the room, or
perhaps the doctor might have done
better.
In al effort to make conversation,
he remarked:
What a lovely piano!"
at is" she said.
New, of course?"
Eyes, indeed; it's just GOMEZ"
Blanks, l SUPPOSE the doctor con-
tinued, mentioning the name of a ia
nous maker.
1T is not" said the owner indig-
nantly, Its all u own!"
The Tupelo journal., 1904-01-22
More Conscience Money.

Washington, Jan. 16.-The secretary
OF the treasury Friday received an
envelope. ~postmarked San Francisco,
containing a conscience contribution
of 500.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-01-22
MISSISSIPPI ~ISLAT

scrutiny Of the measure shows that
they are very similar in their general
provisions, and the two houses will
doubtless be able to agree on a. salts
Factory compromise measure.
Primary Election Law.
The bill introduced in the lower
house by Mr.. Sample of Holmes en-
bodies the ideas of lie Hon. E. F. Noel
OF Lexington. regarding amendments
to the primary law, and it's course
through the committees will be mar
rowly watched. After reference to the
committee on registration and cleo
tions it will go to the judiciary COM
mittee to be further perfected.
WEDNESDAY,, JANUARY IS.
The house and senate have displayed
a very manifest tendency to get at
loggerheads with each other colcern-
ing matters requiring joint attention.
This was shown in the house today
when that body, by a vote of So to So,
declined to accept the invitation of
the governor and board of control to
visit the new 'Sunf1ower con-
vict farm, and the senate will
make the trip alone, leaving
the city on a special train at
8 o'clock tonight and reaching the
prison station at Parchman by day
light Thursday morning. A few mem
bers Of the house, who do not feel
called upon to observe the majority
action, accompany the senate on the
trip, among the number being several
members of the house committee on
prison affairs.
A large number of bills were of.
fered in both houses, 100 measures
having been introduced in the house
and seventy-four in the senate up to
date.
A conflict has arisen between the
two houses regarding the insertion
of the amendment to section 206 in
the constitution, but it will probably
be Strengthened out In a few days.
Outside Of a resolution introduced
IN the house by Mr.. Heidelberg, re-
curing the State chemist to be sum
moned before the house committee on
agriculture, when needed, to give such
information in regard to fertilizer
contents as may be desired, there was
nothing of special interest trarspired
in either house. Many bills were in.
troduced in both the senate and the
house, but all were on unimportant
subjects, or on matters covered in
previously introduced bills on the
same subjects. and both houses ad-
journed, the senate until Friday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27

papa dear. but you must not worry
in the least over me. have money.
papa: lots and lots OF money. l have
saved nearly two thousand dollars out
OF my allowance. We shall get along
famously."
That evening. in the modest apart
ments he had rented. General Garden
told Jessie the story of his downfall.
Randolph Morris was his principal
creditor. and negotiations were then
in progress by which he hoped to
transfer his l.. 4 o. stock 10 Mr.. Nor.
ris. in consideration Of a loan which
would enable him to settle with his
minor creditors.
If Mr.. Morris refuses to extend this
accommodation | shall be in lasting
disgrace" faltered General Garden.
Jessie Garden had listened quietly.
Until that day she had given little
thought to the problem which ever
confronts the great mass OF mankind
how shall We live. wherewithal shall
we be fed. clothed and housed? The
little room IN which they sat looked
mean and want t-haunted. The faded
carpet, the cheap wallpaper, the taw-
dry decorations. the low and marred
ceiling. the wailing Of sick child
through the thin partition. the odor
of kitchen. the rumble Of traffic over
a cobblestone payement-surely this
was a dream from which she would
awaken to find herself In the stately
mansion on the great boulevard.
Yet 1t was not . dream. At the
sound OF the name of Arthur Morris
the past and the present stood before
her in glaring colors. She must be
brave; she would be brave. With that
superb insight which nature gives TO
woman, the plot devised BY Arthur
Morris lay bare before her eyes. Her
father was enmeshed In the net which
had been set for her. To release him
must she be caught in the tolls?
The Bishops had purchased a resi-
dence in New York. and there was
waiting for Jessie a letter from her
aunt inviting her to spend April and
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27

study hours. You take aa unfair ad-
vantage Of an accidental acquaintance
That acquaintance was terminated last
summer by your acts and conduct, and
! have no desire To renew it. You
have had the education and oppor-
tunities OF a gentleman. and must re-
spect my wishes"
She turned and entered the gallery
Morris stood as IL riveted to the hoor
-cazed, ashen-faced and speechless-
Obeying a wild impulse. he rushed
after her, but halted at the door
With a smothered oath he retraced his
steps, and hailing his coachman. drove
through Inter der Linden.
For the second time in his life the
fact had been forced upon him that
there were ambitions beyond the reach
Of his money. The thought envenomed
him Again he made a vow that Jessie
Garden should be his. His heavy lips
parted in a sullen smile ms he pictured
her surrender The longer II was de-
layed the sweeter would be his tri-
umph.
The morning train for Paris had
Arthur Morris for q passenger. 1t was
months before he returned to New
York to become q Junior partner in
the firm Of Randolp Norris & Com
pany.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27
Chapter xviI.-continued.

Morris stood a few steps back of
Jessie and devoured her with his eyes.
He noted the soft folds OF her hair.
the rounded curves of her neck, and
as one spell-bound watched her deft
fingers as they glided over the surface
Of the sketch book
With little sigh OF disappointment
Jessie dropped the folio on her lap.
Not in months had she drawn with
less skill. What could be the matter
She felt oppressed and under some ma
lign influence. lnstinctively she
turned and looked squarely into the
ardent eyes and eager face OF Arthur
Morris. With an involuntary cry of
surprise. fear and yeXation, she sprang
TO her feet, the sketch book falling to
the floor.
Why. Miss Garden" exclaimed
Morris. with stimulated establishment.
Really. this is an unexpected pleas
ure. l am delighted TO meet you. Per
NIT me" And he picked up the
sketch book, bowed, and extended his
hand.
In these brief seconds Jessie had
regained her self-possession. You
have surprised me. Mr.. Morris" she
said quietly, ignoring his proffered
hand. You must be aware that this
is not a public reception room. We
can talk without disturbing any one in
the lobby"
A minute later they were IL the
comparatively deserted cutter hall.
You have no right to follow me
here or TO annoy me by your atten-
tons" said Jessie Garden, confront
ing him with flashing eyes. He FUN
bled neryously at his watch charm.
1t was purely accidental. | assure
you" he stsmmered.
Your arrival was announced in the
Berlin papers. said Jessie. coldly. Il
learned this morning that you bribed
my servants, and realized that an in
terview with you was inevitable. but
! did not think you would presume
TO intrude your presence during my
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27

May with them in the metropolis, and
TO be their guest in bingham during
the summer.
General Garden advised her to ac-
cept the invitation, but Jessie had
at first declared that her place was
with him. and would not listen to his
arguments.
Il have changed my mind about
aunt Heien's invitation. she said,
later IN the evening. Il have de-
cided to go to New York for Q few
weeks at least. | believe / can sell
some Of NY sketches and paintings
there, and-and-well, l think 1t best
to CO."
You are a wise little girl, Jessie"
said General Garden. Il shall be in
New York nearly as much as In Bos-
ton. and you will be much happier
there
A week later Jessie was fondly
greeted by her aunt. Thomas Bishop
belonged to an old New York family,
and was proud to introduce his beau
tifui niece to the exclusive society
circles in which the Bishops had been
welcomed.
IL was AZ tuc SIeSteT TtCeptlOn In0t
she again met Arthur Morris. For
a moment Morris was unable to speak,
and gazed at her blankiy. first at
Jessie and then at Mrs. Cregier.
Really why. really = why - Why,
don't you know. Mrs. Cregier, Miss
Garden and | have met before!" he
exclaimed. In fact-why, in fact we
are old acquaintances: are We not.
Miss Carden?"
Il recall having met Mr.. Norris"
said Jessie. addressing her hostess.
1t was . trying moment for Jessie
Garden. Before her stood the man
she hated. Why had fate H9st him
as q reptile ever crawling ACROSS her
path? She longed to crush the sss-
pent's head with her THY heel, yet
she knew that the snake had cum
ming: she knew that hee 1lRhef, va
caught in his coils. Never until that
moment did she realize the damning
power of money. or sound the depths
Of q woman's hatred.
HAY say something to you. Miss
Carden?" ventured Morris. I've
wished to talk to you for long time,
or rather to write something, but
but-lets get out of this crush SO
ca explain myself"
Il do not care to listen to you. sir"
Il beg Of you, hear me for q mo-
ment!" pleaded Morris. as Jessie
turned haughtily from him.
Since you seem determined to Gre
ate q scene In which / am to be in
volved. prefer the less conspicuous
disgrace of listening to you." She said.
bitterly. Here is quiet corner.
What have you to say to me, sir?"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27
MINING ArrLIcATIoN NO. 1903.
7 " sNV4 VI y
u. $. Land ONCE,
Denver, Colorado, ,


U. S. Land once.
Denver, Colorado,
June 90. 1904
turion Gold Mining Company, by Fred
II Nye. its attorney IN fact; whose
has made application for a patent for
s20.S5 linear feet on the New Year lode
and ioss.s2 linear feet on the 1904 lode.
so5ss 59as being ssas Is feet r. to Os W. and
ss st sS " he ana soi oas feet esHs te
iSenee n IS IS T. .s6.15 @ feet from from,
round $50 feet in width. situate in
Trail Run Mining District, Clear Creek
county, state OF Colorado. and describ-
this office. as follows, viz:
NEW YEAR LODE.
bssinnlnk cor Sea- COT 10 r. whsneS ss W 'ss oi
the sth p. M. bears 8, s.. 81 40. z.
2sss-7 IT., thence n ~ os' W. s2os5
1s745 feet to Cor. No. 3; thence $. 74'
$, a. e Isl, IS feet to Cor. No. !, the
-1eo4 LODE. w
\ \; COZ Sc. 7 is r. = v e
ss74ss feet: thence n. "a. so e. ss5.7s
feet TO Cor. No. .: thence n. 4ss f. 27o.s
feet 70 Cor. No: 3: thence n 1s' 49, E
3os w. 1903 feet to Cor. No. s thence
$ 18. 4s' w. 4S9.94 feet to Cor No. 9;
thence 8. 22' 80. W. s44,5 feet 40 Cor.
No. 8: thence s. az 3o' F. 1921 feet to
Coz; No., the Place q besinning
ceptfng and excluding all conflict with
surveys Nos. 526B. 1868. 1859, 13441. ex-
cept Tract Il, 1903 A and b. 1882 ex-
cept Tract A, and the Golden Hill lode.
unsurveyed. and forming a, portion. Of
the unsu bdivided Twp. s.. range 70
w. of the 9Th principal meridian. Said
locations being recorded in Vol 160,
page 566. OF the records of Clear Creek
county, Colorado.
Adjoining claimants. owners of surs.
Nos. 526B. 1868, 2176 A and b, 1853.
l344l. 1903 A and B. 1882, and the
Golden Hill lode, unsurveyed.
c. d. FORD, Register.
First publication June rs. 1904.
Last publication August 27. 1904.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27
NOT WHAT HE WAS SENT FOR
irishman Had Reasoned We'll, But
He Was Wronq.

irishman Had Reasoned Well, But
He Was Wrong.
A farmer, accompanied by several
Of his hired men, went into the woods
one morning in the fall of the year
to cut down some trees. When about
to begin work IL was discovered that
the cant hook had been left behind.
Turning to one Of the men. an Irish
man not very long over, the farmer
instructed him to drive back to the
farm for the missing tool. The Irish
looked like. but was averse to expos
ing his ignorance. 30 drove on on his
errand, trusting to ind some one at
the farm who would enlighten him.
At the barn. however, there was NO
one to help him out Of his dilemma.
Casting his eyes about the place for
the thing which would be most likely
to bear the name Of cant hook" he
saw a mooley COW with never q sign
of . horn upon its head. and conclud-
ed It was that he had been sent for.
Procuring a rope, he fastened the
COW to the rear end Of his vehicle and
exultantly drove back to the woods
What in Sam Hill have you
there?" shouted the farmer on seeing
his messenger and the COW. II sent
you for q cant hook to use In moving
the logs; what have you brought that
COW fort"
BE jabers, boss, divil another
thing could see around the barn that
can't hook but this"-Star OF Hope
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27
CHAPTER XVIII.
Diplomacy.

Oiptomacy.
After an absence Of two years Jessie
Garden looked forward with pleasure
to . Homecoming. She had bidden
her Instructors and friends adieu. and
was about leaving Berlin for . brief
visit to Paris. when she received .
cablegrams from General Garden. re-
questing her to return home At once.
The message was 10 worded that
Jessie Was mystified. but not alarmed.
After . stormy voyage, the liner
steamed into Boston harbor. and Cen
eral Garden clssped his daughter In
his arms. At nrst glance she hardly
recognized him. His face was drawn.
and the dark hair and beard had
turned to silver-gray.
You will be brave, my pet" he
said, his voice choked with emotion.
Il have sad news for you, JESSIE"
There can be no very sad news.
papa dear. SO long AZ you are alive"
said Jessie. With . woman's intuition
she guessed the truth.
Il am ruined, Jessie! My bank has
failed. and my fortune is swept away.
That is not all. Our old home Is in
the hands Of creditors and I am a
bankrupt-a bankrupt at the age Of
nifty"
Jessie smiled bravely through her
tears.
"a am distressed on YOUR account.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27
Chance for Man with sraIns.

Cash for brains is still the cry. The
Queensland government find that the
prickly pear, kind of cactus. has
proved 80 vigorous weed that $25, 900
has been offered for sure means Of
eradicating It.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27
Dentistry.

Dentistry.
DR.. w. T. Cain over Merchants & Min
en- Bank. Successor to DIR. Quick. .
Middletown transcript., 1904-05-14
Mems and Young
Mems Suits

Men'sand Young Mems Spring
Suits, Union Cashmeres, Chew
lots and Worsteds, sold by regu-
lar dealers at 81. Globe Store
price ................. $3.50
Mems and Young Mems Spring
Suits, all the latest fabrics. guar
santeed every fibre - all wool.
Cannot be duplicated elsewhere
less than $8.O 90. Globe price $500.
Mems and Young Mems ele-
CANT Spring Suits. Hundreds
OF different patterns, Invisible
Plaids, Grey Mixtures, Checks.
Tweeds, Oxford Grays and Wor-
steds. actually cost the manufac-
turer 5000. Globe price 1878
Mems and Young Mems latest
Spring style Suits. High grade,
strictly all-wool Suits all hand
made by the best makers in
America. Guaranteed value, SO.
Globe price ...750.
Mems and Young Mems Suits,
Silk and Wool Mixtures made of
the finest material produced this
season. Cut according to the
custom pattern In all colors
and latest designs. A record
breaker is sold for $16. Globe
price. -. $3.50.
Middletown transcript., 1904-05-14
METHODIST HONOR M'KINLEY

Z Los ANGELES, CAL, May 8th-The end
OF the first week of the thirty-f gen.
eral conference of the Methodist Church
yesterday saw preliminary details dis
posed OF and the gathering ready for more
important work. Standing committees
have been organized and many have ap-
pointed their sub committees and mapped
out their work.
In the initial session the question
brought prominently to the fore was
whether the conference should restore the
ministerial time limit of three or five
years, or permit to continue the present
plan OF unlimited tenure adopted at the
general conference four years ago. The
bishops in their address touched upon
this question, but retrained from express
ing an opinion. The committee on
itinerary is to dispose OF the question.
Final action will be taken next Friday.
1t seems likely that the historic system
OF itinerant is in danger of being destroyed
by an unlimited pastoral service. Mini
sters in the less desirable churches and
laymen who have the less popular pas
tors are clamoring for time limit that
will give them change. Strong conserva- 4
tive leaders like Drs. Buckley. Upham,
King, Day, Little, and the younger pastors
like Drs. Eckman, Downey, Anderson
and Hughes, now serving beyond the old
five-year limit in their favorite parishes,
will argue for four years further trial of
the unlimited service.
A resolution was offered yesterday by
W. E. Bowel, negro, of Chattanooga,
Tenn, in connection with William Nc
Kinley. 1t ends:
Resolved. That tine COMMITTEES OH /
memorials appointed by this body be re.
Iuested to prepare tribune to the pre-
;ious memory Of our distinguished lay
men,"
The resolution was adopted by stand
ng vote and the assemblage sang Nearer,
Ny God, to Thee" President McKinley's
ayoritye hymn. J
Middletown transcript., 1904-05-14
SHOULD EAT MORE FRUIT

Hygienists all agree in telling us that
we do not eat sufficient fruit, which isin-
finitely more productive of health and
beauty than candy and pastry. Ripe ap-
Piles are especially healthy and children
may eat them without danger. Il is
claimed that an apple eaten at bedtime
produces sleep. Pears are more tasty
than apples but not SO healthy unless
cooked. Prunes have medicinal qualities
that cannot be denied. says an exchange.
Apricots are also more healthy cooked
than raw. Peaches are very healthy.
The most healthy Of all fruit however, is
grapes. Gooseberries and currants are,
best cooked. Figs are also excellent;
they we're in great favor with ancient
Roman ladies. who always ate them for
breakfast. PineappIea are said 10 b the
best relief for dyspepsia known. Oranges
are also excellent Tor some people. Lem.
ons produce cheerfulnes and prolone
IN. ~ 9sS&
Middletown transcript., 1904-05-14
THE EASTERN SHORE

Southern travellers rushing along the
strip sliced off by the Chesapeake Bay
from the shores of Maryland and Virginia,
little realize the Importance of that
country. The mountainous succession of
fiat, sandy fields, marshy inlets, and un-,
pretending railway stations hardly tempts
the eye from the newspaper, while the
through passenger is perhaps unaware
that to this sand strip and its invading
tides, his city table, whether set for him
in Philadelphia or New York, Boston,
San Francisco, or say London, has long
been indebted for many of its choicest
luxuries; for these are soft-shelled crab
and caviaref quail and ptarmigan and
reed-bird, canvas-back duck and diamond
back terrapin, or early dainties ofsea and
shore, orchard and garden, too numerous
to catalogue.
This backbone railroad and its branches
have carried northward in one. year over
ten thousand carloads. of peaches and
small fruits, as many more being shipped
by boat or preserved in the canneries and
evaporating plants. Ten million bushels
of oysters are taken yearly, giving en-
ployment to over thirty thousand persons.
In the northern half of the two-hundred
mile strip is fine wheatsand grass grow.
ing region, while figs and pomegranites
come to perfection at its southern extrem.
ity. To enjoy these kindly fruits of the
earth and sea, six million consumers wait
within twenty hours distance from the
lowest point of the peninsula, and wheel
and keel bring its farmers, fruit raisers
and fishermen into quick contact with
The markets ef the wefid. ell may
this narrow sand strip be called the Land
Of the Epicure. PHILADELPHIA Record
Middletown transcript., 1904-05-14
PROHIBITION
CONVENTION
Stale Gathering of the 0ppon-
ents of the Liquor Traffic
will be held next
Tuesday
LARGE MEETING EXPECTED

Next tuesday the Prohibitionists of
delaware will hold their state convention
In the Opera House in Wilmington. 1t
is expected that this will be the largest
and most enthusiastic state convention
ever held by the Prohibitionists, as there
is an awakened interest in the principles
OF the party in different sections of the
state, and a large representation is ex-
pected from all three of the counties. The
morning session will begin at II O'Clock
when temporary officers will be chosen
and committees appointed. The after
noon session will convene at / 80 o'clock
and then the real work of the convention
will begin. 1t is expected there will be
an interesting discussion at this session
over the proposition from the State Tenn
perance Alliance to unite with them in
an effort to get the old parties to nomi-
date candidates to the Legislature pledged
to local option. As there is a difference
OF opinion among the leaders of the Pro-
hlbItlonists in this state on this question,
the discussion is likely to be very inter.
esting, for some of them, who are opposed
to it, have expressed themselves as con-
WINGED that it is only an attempt to Ad-
dicksize the Prohibitionists, and make
gains for the Union Republicans in the
next Legislature.
About 3 o'clock in the afternoon it is
expected to have popular meeting
when addresses will be made by DR..
Alfred Smith, temperance evangelist of
the M. E. Conference, and several others.
In the evening at 7.45 o'clock another
popular meeting will be held and rare
treat will be in store for all who attend,
The Famous Philadelphia Male Quartette
which sang in the Elwood meeting in the
Opera House several times delighting
hundreds of Wilmingtonians, will be
present and give a musical. The address
OF the the evening will be given by the
Hon. Oliver W. Stewart, National chair.
man OF the Prohibition Party and the
only Prohibition member of the Illinois
Legislation elected from the city ola
Chicago. These meetings are all open
and free to the public, both men and
women are invited to attend them, and
a special invitation is extended to the
evening meeting.
The work of the convention will con.
sist in electing delegates to attend the
National Prohibition to be held at Indian.
apolis on June 10th, and in the nomina.
tion of candidates for Governor and other :
executive officers of the state.
Middletown transcript., 1904-05-14
SPRING POETRY


4 Oil Spring!
You cold blooded { hing!
Why are you waiting SO
Birds want to mating GO
Please let the skating 20
And spring,
Yes, spring.
Say, Spring.
You ornery thing,
Don't play hocus pocus
With water to soak us,
But come with the crocus
And spring,
Yes, spring.
Yes, Spring,
You slow gated thing.
Your coolness looks waddish,
You're acting quite caddish,
'Tis time for horse raddish,
So spring,
Yes, spring.
Come, Spring,
Let your echoes now ring.
No more wintry scenes,
Let us put up onr screens,
Please come with the greens,
With spring,
Yes, spring.
For shame, Spring
Let old Nature sing.
Last year yon brought muss,
That sickened a lot of us,
You old hippopotamus.
So spring,
Now spring.
Just spring,
And don't do a thing"
But get ready for eaters
And corn cultiyators,
And not alligatora,
This spring,
If you please, Spring.
Middletown transcript., 1904-05-14
AN INTERESTING DEBATE

Resoired. that the Government OF the
United States was justified in recognizing
the independence OF Panama Republic;
is the question that will Be debated by
representatives Of the Maryland Agri-
cultural College and Delaware College on
the evening of May Goth, in The College
0ratory at Newark. Del Maryland
Agricultural College has chosen the ne
gative side Of the question. The pro-
position will be defended BY Messrs.
Joseph NJ. Mcvey and Henry Kimble Of
Delaware College. There is every reason
TO expect most interesting aud in
structiye argument. The public is cor
daily invited 70 attend. a full program
Of the exercises of the evening will be
published later.