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The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29

On the farm of J. M. Boutwell,, a
farmer living near Ellisville, occurred
an unique cotton picking contest, the
participants being his four sons, the
eldest being % years Of age. They
picked 5O4, $40, 423 and 400 pounds
respectively, making total of 1,846
pounds for the day.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29

Chieago.-Prof. William Castle,
brother-in-lsw Of Joseph Jefferson,
has received information regarding
the actors health which indicates an
extreme probability that Jefferson
will never be seen on the stage again.
In the letter Mrs. Jefferson says Mr..
Jefferson is very i'll, and she believes
he has made his last public appear.
ance
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29
Locates at Hattiebrrg.

1t is announced that the Colored
Orphan Asylum and Industrial School
which the negroes of Mississippi have
been planning to erect at some point
in this state, will be located near Hat
tiesburg. Ten acres Of land near that
city has been purchased, and it is
proposed to erect the necessary buiSd-
ings thereon.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29
Wants a Bishop Coadiutor.

Dertoit, Mich.-The Detroit Free
Press says: "Bishop Thomas p. Da.
yies Of the Episcopal diocese of Mich
igan has decided to ask that bish-
op coadjutor be elected. Bishop
Davies is in his seventy-second year.
The matter will be brought before
the diocesan convention, which will
meet in November.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29
oxford's County Fair.

Oxford proposes to hold a county
fair hereafter where the best Of the
county's products will be shown and
a good natured rivalry encouraged
among the people in getting the great
est amount Of crop from an acre and
raising better stock, etc. The scheme
would be a good one and we hope to
sec the Lafayette Fair made per-
manent Institution.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29
He Left 70 Word.

Rice, Texas.-S. N. Gregory, bne Of
the best known and gell-to-do farmers
in Navarro county, went into the
cemetery and cut his throat with Q
pen knife, dying within a short tins.
He was a prominent Mason and be
longed to other secret societies. Hs
left no explanaSion.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29
Primary is Ordered.

The city executive committee of
Ellisville, selected prior to the last
city election, two years ago, has order
I'd a primary election for the nemins-
tiOu Of city officials this year. The
dates for the PRIMARIES will be Oct.
IS and Nov. /, 1904, the regular cleo
ton being held In December.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29
Shaw Is Incorporated

The village of Shaw in Bolivar
county, has been incorporated by a
proclamation issued by Governor Var
ianan, and the following officers were
appointed: Mayor, J. J. Patton; Mar
shall, C. r. Peacock; W. P. Stevens,
J. Gilbert, c. w. Fraser, A. D. Will
son and M. L. Peasock, Aldermen.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29
To Give state shoot.

The Jackson Gun and Sporting
Club purposes to give a big state shoot
in this city on September 9th, at
which event sportsmen from Yicks-
burg, Greenville, Natchez, HaElGhurst,
Rolling Fork and other towns win
be present. The Postel Elegant Tro-
ply is to be shot for at this time and
there will be a lively contest for it.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29
Building AZ West Point.

West Point reports twelve brick
business houses going up there at the
present and many other improvements
under way. The Business League is
actively at work and the result is be-
ing showing in accomplishments.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29
Wantc Board Of Trade.

Not entirely satisfied with the
growth Of the town, Belzoni is agi-
tating the mater of a business or
ganizatiOn to help, matters along. Bel
zoni is doing spleiSdidly as it is, but
a live, wide-awake business organi-
zation conducted strictly on business
principles, would be a great help to
the material development of the town.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29
Another New Town.

Governor Vardaman has issued a
proclamation, Incorporating the vii
lage of Silver City, Yazoo county,
with s. ID. Frazier, mayor; w. r..
johnson, marshal; Aldermen, c. I.
Partee, A. A. Johnson, r. C. Staber-
Geld and j. III. Reed.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29

st. Louis.-vA special TO the Repub-
lie from Aursra, Mo-, says: 81. H.
Palmer, a mine laborsr, shot and NOR
tally wounded w. J. Tnttle, also a
mine laborcr, and three of his own
children and then killed himself.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29

Charleston, S. CA special to the
Evening Post says it is reported that
a negro accused Of assault has been
lynched at Waterloo, in Laurens coun-
EY. this state.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29
Engine Kills Two.

New York.-Two men have been
Instantly killed by an engine in tbs
freight yards at st. George, Staten
Island. The dead men were wDrkmsn
engaged in carrying steel rails across
the track. Four others narrowly ss-
caped.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29
Valnahla Invention.

A Mississippi man, Mr.. Matt john
son, Of hatcher, has recently had pat
ented a very valuable invention, which
is designed to reduce the. cost Of ex-
tracing oil from cotton seed.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29
Kidnapped a Vineennes Falr.

Vinoennes, Ind.-Jim Evans, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. James Evans,
was lost from his mother at the fair
grounds. 1t is supposed that be was
kidnapped by show followers. Ths
police of neighBOring towns have been
notified.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29

Cincinnati, 0.-Nswton Jones and
Jehp Taylor were arrested by secret
service officials in Newport, KY.
charged with countsrfeiting. Their
entire outfit was captured.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29
Cost Him his Life.

Jerry Anderson, a negro who es-
capped from Jail, was killed by Deputy
Sheriff d. w. Beck while attempting
to take the officers pistol.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29

Winchester, Ky.-Whils George
Cooper and wife, colorsd, were al
church, their home was burned. Then
four children perished.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29

McComb is still trying to interest
surrounding farmers in planting truck
enough for home consumption if no
more. It does seem folly for the peo-
pie Of McComb to buy their vegeta-
bles from outside sources when the
city is surrounded by a country espe-
cially adapted to the raising Of truck.
There is money in it for those whe
will 60 at it in a sensible and energet-
10 way.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29

The Gulfport Door and Blind Man
ufacturing Company will soon BE-
ready to begin operations This will
be another to add ts the progressive
city's already long list Of Industrial
enterprises.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29

The Magnolia Electric Railway has
been chartered for the purpose Of
building line from Magnolia to Sum
NIT, taking in the intermediate towns
OF Fernwood, Whitetown and Ne
Comb City. The route would only be
a few miles in length and would con-
meet several towns with a combined
population of twelve or thirteen thou
sand. The capital stock is $3.50, ,0O0
and the incorporators well known cap
italists who are confidently expected
to put the project through without
fail.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29

NOrE.-Secretarlae OF industrial leagues,
progressive unions and all organizations ol
like nature, are requested TO furnish the
writer With notice Of matter that would be
OF inter st to readers OF this department.
Newspapers are also requested TO send
marked copies containing mention Of new
enterprises, good yields OF crop, extra stock
&c, or TO place the writer on the mailing
list 60 that such matters can be properly
handled. Would highly appreciate any OF
the State papers that might be sent regularly.
All press people are cordially requested to
make this ofiice headquarters while In Jack
son. Always have a comfortable chair, ex-
changes, stationery and hearty greeting
for the fraternity.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29
FOR GREATER MISSISSIPPI

Devoted to the Industrial, Commercial and AericuI-
tural Development Of the Wonderful Resources Of
the State Items Of Interest from eli Quarters
RwH = nrAwRgrR M x..r... su..
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29

1t is refreshing to note with what
great interest the entire southern
portion Of the state is taking to the
Corn and Cotton Carnival to be held
in jackson in December. All towns of
any size have asked for space and are
arranging to make splendid exhibits.
The railroads are all taking an In
Eerest and some Of them will have es-
pecially handsome and complete ex-
hibits Of the products of the country
along their lines. The Illinois Cen
trail, Southern, Gulf and Ship Island,
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City and
the Liberty-White are all arranging
to show mp their territories in the
best possible light. Gulfport and
Harrison county propose TO make an
exhibit that will be hard to excel.
Laurel, with its characteristic hus-
ting qualities, will let. the world
know what is being done in the piney
woods, the Liberty-White, only few
weeks old, will make a very credita-
bic showing. This activity presages
great things for the future of our
stale and should encourage other COM
munities to fall into line and gather
a few of the good things going.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29

About a year since the delta town
Of Hollandale was almost wiped from
the map by fire. A great transfor-
nation has taken place since and it
has been rebuilt in a much more sub
stantial manner. A person who has
not been there since would hardly
know it. The principal street is built
almost entirely of brick, most of the
buildings being two stories high, and
for material and design are far ahead
Of most buildings found in towns of
that size. 1t boasts Of one Of the best
banks in the country, has a system Of
waterworks and electric lights that
would do credit to a much larger place
and many other improvements Of a
like nature. 1t is one of the best
towns in the delta and its citizens
will quickly remind you of that fact
when you price their real estate.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29
Yours truly,


Now if there is a gentleman any
where that desires to have these fig
lres or a statement from Mr.. Dam
neron direct, address him at Madison
Station with a stamped envelop and
the reply will be forthcoming. $124.20
clear profit from half an acre planted
in radishes and then over a ton Of
pea vine hay is a pretty good showing
for hill land is it mott Great is Mis-
sissippi and greater still the many
good things in store for her in the
future. Why should anyone desire
TO leave this country in search of a
better one elscwheref
The Port Gibson reveille., 1904-09-29

FIR the steenth number Of times
the writer insists that trucking does
pay in Mississippi. Here is another
signed experience by one of the best
known truckers in the state and a gen.
tleman who bas been in the business
continually for a long time. These
experiences ought to be convincing,
and will with people who are looking
for facts and figures. While the re-
suits here shown are for a small patch
of raddishes, Mr.. Dammeron has
equally good results with other crops
as well.
Mr.. H. T.. Blakeslee:-
! herewith enclose statement Of the
radish crop that / grew last year:
Six pounds Of radish seed at 40
'ents, $2.4O; Breaking and preparing
half an acre Of ground, $2.75; Four
women s hours planting seed, $1.6O;
Six women s hours thinning plants,
s2.4O; Gathering, punching and pack
ng for market $50 crates Of radishes,
$500; One hundred and eighty
rates at s 1-2 cents, $3.50. Total
cost Of production, $42.45. One hun
lred and eighty crates brought on
platform at Madison, $166.65. Less
,ost Of production, $42.45. Net pro-
it on one half acre in radishes, $124.-
20. After taking off the radish crop
planted the land in whippoorwill
oeas and today hauled in about 5000
pounds of well cured hay. I would
laye netted more had not the seed
come up 50 well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-15
SToESSEL SENDS REPORT.
Dispatch Fails to Locate Three Missing
Warships

ST. PETERSBURG, August IL, 4:2O pm
The war office today received a message
from Port Arthur. in which Gen. Stoessel,
under date of August H. reports a success
ful repulse of general assault on the Rus
Sian outer positions during the night fol-
lowing the departure of the Russian squad
ron. He does not mention a naval engage
ment or refer to the return of the warships.
The foreign Office has received telegram
from NJ. Pavloff the former Russian min
lister at Seoul Korea from Shanghai. re-
porting the presence there of Capt Reit-
ztnsteins flagship. the Askold and tor
pedo boat destroyer. both severely dam
aged and in need of repairs He does not
mention the other three Russian vessels
reported to be off Shanghai
The admiralty has received a TELEGRAM,
nom capt. Matousevitch of the Czarevitch
now at Tsingtau. saying he Is recovering
and that he received a visit on board ;he
Czarevitch from a Prussian prince WHO
came in behalf OF the German navy TO
salute their brave Russian comrades
The telegram fails to clear up the where
abcuts of three warships reported here to
be coaling at Tsingtau.
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JAPs REcoNNoITER DAILY.
Preparing for an Attack-Have a
Large Force

LAO YANG, August IA delayed in
transmission)-TheJ Japanese are preparing
to make an attack. They make reconnois-
sances daily to ascertain the strength of the
Russians at Anshanshan. The Japanese are
eight miles to the southwark of Anshan-
shan and thence hold a line southeast in
Guiding the valley OF Sidahi, whence their
line runs northeast to Holoungow, which is
occupied by a large force. Further north
their outposts are some miles from Landi-
ansan.
Opposite Anping the Japanese occupy
Goutzyatszi.
On the Taitzi river the Japanese outposts
occupy Daodlnshan, whence the Japanese
tried to ford to Bensihu. which is defended
by the Russians. The road thence stands
toward the Yantai mines and the railroad
north of Lao Yang.
The Japanese also occupy Tziantchan op-
posite Dapindoushan. on the Saimatsi road
over the Taipin pass and through Sintszin-
tin to Mukden.
There are constant reports that the Ia n
anese are moving large forces on the rail-
road TO Sinmintin and that they are bring
ing up pontoons to cross the Lao river
thus threatening the Mukden and Lao
Yang railroad
From all this it is easy to perceive that
the Russians strategical position is very
good They occupy. with Lao Yang as
the center. fortified semi-circle The
Russian forces can be concentrated easily
and moved inside lines. The Japanese, on
the other hand, are outside and therefore,
much dispersed. The Russians position, il
is claimed, will be still better when they
retire from Anshanshan.
The Japanese are ever showing desire
to close the circle from the north, stimuli
taneously moving from the west and east
toward Yantai. Mukden and Ia pass. I'm
der the present circumstances 1t is believed
that this task is beyond their strength, at
least until the fall Of Port Arthur releases
a large number OF troops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-15
PATRoLMEN ASSAULTED.
Badly Used Up in Arresting
Fighter.

NEW YORK, August 15-Captain Lantry
and four patrolmen in the districts affected
by the beef strike were badly battered to-
day before they succeeded In subduing and
placing under arrest a man who had made
a ferce attack on several non-union men
employed by the SchwartZschild & SulZ-
berger company.
The man who, after he was arrested
said that he was James Sullivan, a driver
for an express company, was standing in
the crowd near the Schwarschild & SuiZ-
berger company's plant when suddenly he
dashed up the steps toward the Office and
assaulted two negroes, who were stand
ing there.
Several officers, including Captain Lam
try. attempted to place the man under ar
rest, but it was not until after all of them
were pretty badly used up that Sullivan
was pounded into submission. When ar
raigned In court he said he was not a strik-
er and admitted that he had been drinking
He was fined $40 for disorderly conduct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-15
BALTIC FLEET ACTIVE.
Boats Being Coaled to Full Capacity
At Cronstadt.

ST. PETERSBURG. August 13.-There is
considerable activity aboard the ships Of
the Baltic fleet. A large amount of sailors
baggage is being taken to the new battle
ship Orel. Orders have been issued that
all torpedO-boat destroyers Of the second
division shall be coaled to full capacity.
The boats are to await further orders In
the small roadstead at Cronstadt.
Shore libetry on all vessels has been cur
tailed after sunset.
The cruiser division of the Baltic squad
ron has received sailing orders. Some OF
the vessels have already left CronStaut,
and Others including the Oleg, Will ieaVe
In a few days. The division may go round
the cape of Good Hope, where 1t Will meet
GOLFERS
The battle ship division is awaiting the
completion of the repairs to the Orel, and
is not likely to start for week or fort
night.
of public instruction.
The appointment of minister of public
instruction has been one which the en-
peror has found much difficulty in filling
to his satisfaction because of the friction
growing out of the demands of the Jews
and Poles to be admitted to the universities
and the policy of the reactionary party 10
limit their number. M. Bozopelon, the
minister of public instruction, was assas-
sinated in February, 1901, by student, and
was succeeded by M. NdnHstWShS' WIN
served but a year. and In turn was sue
ceeded by M. Zenger, who proved himself
to be so much In sympathy with the ols-
contented class that he was summarily
dismissed in February last without expla-
nation. His assistant. Lieut.. Gen. Glazon'
has now been promoted.
Russian Vessels at Tsingtau.
BERLIN August 15.-The hauling down
of the flags of the Russian vessels at Tsing-
tau took place in accordance with instruc-
tions Of the German foreign office, which,
ha wing ascertained that the damages sus-
tained by the warshiDs were too serious 1or
repairs to be made within reasonable
time gave orders for them to d1sarm ana
be detained for the rest of the war. Japan
has been officially informed Of the action
taken by Germany.
The foreign Office. taking note or the re-
port that Germany is preparing a state
ment to the powers regarding her course
toward the Russian vessels at Islngtau,
saws this Is incorrect. Germanys course
has been wholly within the requirements OF
International law, and requires no expia-
nation.
The foreign office further denies the as
sertion emanating from st. Petersburg that
Germany is supporting Russia s protest at
Peking against Japan's infringement OF
Chinese neutrality in the case of the Chefoo
incident.
The crews of the Russian vessels have
he en- ordered to be detained by the German
authorities at Tsingtau until the close OF
the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-15
SEA FIGHT AUGUST 10.
Russian Papers Naval Expert Reviews
the Incident.

ST. PETERSBURG, August Is, 20 pm
The Novoe Vremyas naval expert re-
viewing the incidents Of the sea fight Of
August 10, says:
Admiral Togos first division sailed out
from the Elliot Islands or Talienwan, and
arrested Admiral Withofts progress. util-
izing the enormous superiority of the Jap
anese in torpedo boats to attack the Rus
sian vanguard and sowing floating mines
in its course a strategem hitherto un-
known, which paralyzed Withofts move
ments, as it was almost impossible to de-
tect the floating mines without stationing
a lookout in the bows, which necessitates
exposing the men to almost certain death.
This, presumably, caused Without and
his staff to leave the coming towers and
stand on the bridge, whence they could
better detect the treacherous obstacles.
Thanks to the courage and self-sacrtfce of
the admiral and the other officers. the
squadron successfully avoided a danger
such as never before encountered, but the
remainder of Admiral Togo's fleet came up.
compelling a general engagement. in which
the japanese again were favored by the
superiority of their torpedo boats-thirty
to eight
Their artillery also was stronger by
half as many guns and their secondary bat
teries by a third more than their main
Inc RUSSIANS NaO the aQVdn-
tage, however, OF the disposition of the
big guns of the CZarevitch, Poltava and
Sevastopol, the strong force of their fire
aft enabling them to punish the enemy
behind. The battle at this stage was limit
ed to long range firing, in which the twelve
inch guns had a monopoly. 1t was at
this time that the CZarevitch was crippled
and the others gathered round to protect
her. 1t was the crucial period. The Jap
anese. according to their custom. concen-
trated their fire on the fagships, the Ret
viZan and Czarevitch, which were both
crippled.
The writer adds that he believes that
both the Russian flagships were put out
oe action. but he is convinced that the
Japanese sustained severe loss and recalls
the fact that many Japanese vessels were
crippled at the naval battle of the Yalu
by the Chinese warships.
He does not expect Admiral Togo was in
position to follow up the Russian war
ships. which. he claims. escaped and prob
ably are heading for Vladivostok
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-15
IN HONOR OF czAR's SON.
Chicago Russians Hold Special Serv-
ices, With High Mass.

CHICAGO. Aug. 15.-rhe event OF an
heir to the throne of Russia has been cele-
brated by Chicago Rus ssians. Special serv.
ices were held at the Holy Trinity Russian
Orthodox Church The Rev. John Koch.
uroff officiated. assisted by the Rev. John
Kedrousky. Baron Schlirpenbaeh, the Rus
sian consul. and Prince Engelitcheff vice
consul, participated in the celebration. be-
sides many Of the leading Russians Of Chi-
cago
Following the celebration of high mass
the Rev. Kochuroff formally made the an
nouncement of the birth of a son TO the
car and czarina. A te deum was then
sung. and was followed by the Holy
March," in which 900 persons participated.
A chant, in which long life to the rulers
was asked ended the ceremony. -
Baron Schlippenbach later gave a lunch
con at his home. cablegram of con-
GTatulations was sent to the csar.
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not" said Mr.. Golden. IT have a right TO
go to anybody l want to and get funds for
my men. have volunteered to aid the
butchers, and think 1t very unbecoming
in Donnelly to object to our helping our
selves. The post Office employees invited a
committee from our organization to see
them and that is how II came about"
GOldens organization has received 5000
from the truck drivers and 81 800 from the
ice wagon drivers. Other smaller contribu-
tions have been received from various Or
ganizations.
President Donnelly today started out
nearly 100 solicitors to obtain strike funds
from stock yards business men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-15
NOT GOVERNMENTS GUEST.
State Department Knows of Mo Invita-
ton to Foreion Poteutate.

Careful inquiry at the State Department
develops the fact that not single invita-
tion has passed through that department
to any king. prince or potentate to attend
the worlds fair at st. Louis. 1t is said to
be possible that the fair authorities them
selves have extended Invitations Of that
kind, but the executive branch of the gov
ernment has not done so. and does not in
tend to do so. except by explicit direction
of Congress. Reasons for this attitude are
.te be found in the fact that Congress has
appropriated no mopey to entertain royal
visitors In becoming fashion. and more
ever, IT Is regarded as highly desirable that
there should be no discrimination in such
invitations. and it does not seem feasible to
invite all the crowned heads Of Europe to
81. Louis at the government's expense. 1t
Is possible that some distinguished visitors
will come Of their own Toljtion, and that In
that case the President will sea to 1t that
they receive every coustesx at his command,
but ne cannot extend special orsgeneral in
vitations. Va