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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1904-02-18
Raymond, ian. %. 1904.

Editor Vicksburg Herald:
Among the Federal commanders
who In the war between the states,
disgraced their uniform by brutal
treatment of noncombatants, Benja-
min F. Butler and Nelson A. Miles,
both from Massachusetts, stand pre-
eminent.
Butler issued a general order, de-
nounced by distinguished foreign
writer as the most Infamous that
ever came from the hands OF CON-
manding general. 1t was an invita-
ton to his soldiers to ravish the
women of New Orleans.
Miles subjected to torture an old +,
feeble and illustrious prisoner en-
trusted to his care; and with a refine
ment Of cruelty, that would have
aroused the envy of an Apache
Indian.
The end Of the war found Miles
the commander OF Fortress Monroe,
and the jsiler OF Jefferson Davis, a
prisoner of State. There was no
possibility of escape. The feeble
old captive was secure in casemate,
where a glaring light, never extin-
guished, threatened 10 put out his
one remaining eye. A sentinel was
continually on post inside the apart
ment; strong guard outside. The
place was manned by full garrison.
The naked walls and the mount were
such as to deter even a youthful
acrobat from attempting to escape.
A man with even the rudimentary
instincts OF an officer and a gentle
man would treat with kindness any
prisoner under his control; all the
more, such q prisoner as the one in
question; at one time, the efficient
head Of the very army to which
Miles belonged, and later Of a peo-
pie who had just made the most
gallant struggle for independence
recorded in history. Such is my
confidence in the character OF the
American soldier, that / be-
lieve that any other officer but
Miles, then in Fortress Monroe,
would have treated the illustrious
prisoner with humanity and respect,
and 80 won the gratitude OF the
VIII ole Southern people.
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Mr.. Edgar Wherry, of Durant, spent
Sunday with his sister Mrs. ?. H.
Murphy.
Mr.. John Overstreet, Jr., spent
several days in Lexington, with W.
J. Overstreet, last week.
Messrs. lessee, Lee Van Maxwell,
Jim Rimmer and Miss Maude Max
well whiled away Sunday in Camden.
Mrs. W. S. Gordon and Miss Fan
ME Lou Toombs, left Tuesday for
New Orleans, to attend Mardi Gras.
Mr.. G. S. Rogers transacted bust
ness in McGees Wednesday.
We regret very much to give up
Mrs. W. W. Wilburn and family but
Piokens' loss is Lexington's gain.
Miss Susie Callahan after pleas
ant visit to Carrollton, has returned
home and accepted a position as day
operator at the telephone exchange.
1t seems like old times to hear Miss
Susie once more call Number"
Wm.Taylor, of Vaughn, was among
the Sunday callers.
Walter Lucas, Of Ebenezer, is visit
ing his grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Pierce.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davidson visited the
home of DR.. Lucas in Ebenezer Sun
day.
Mr.. John T. Anderson is visiting
friends here this week.
"The Leap Year Girl"
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EBENEZER BRIEFS

Mess. Stephen Burwell' W. o.
Barrett and little daugter, Olivle,
spent Sunday at the home of DR.. Bur
well.
J. w. Burwell is spending the week
in st. Louis purchasing the spring
stock for Sample, Burwell Go.
The little folks had their dreams
realized on St. Valentine day. Many
pretty as we'll as comic souvenirs OF
the occasion being received.
DR.. Stewart, of Jackson, was a
visitor to Ebenezer the past week.
Mrs. A. L. Godfrey. of Franklin,
was a pleasant visitor to relatives
here the early part of the week.
Mrs. s. N. Sample and little boys
went down to Jackson Friday to at
tend the performance of 1.-The Runa-
ways" at the Century. While in the
city they were guests of Dr. and
Mrs. s. S. Carter.
Brooke Burwcll spent Monday with
Lexington friends.
Our state legislators, accompanied
BY Gov. Vardaman and a pleasant
party of ladies', visited the "Hill City"
Saturday, leaving jackson on a spec
ial at nine o'clock a. m. After a
drive of 20 miles around the city
viewing the military park and the
places of interest, they were royalty
entertained at 'the Carroll" return
ing to Jackson that night.
The legislature having adjourned
for the Mardi Gras festivities Hon..
s. N. Sample is at home with his
family for brief sojourn.
Renshaw'Thomas is doing some re-
pair work on the telephone lines
making Improvement in the service
given by the company.
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Scorched
Capt. Eggleson Scores Miles Heapy in Causfc Letter o
Tie Xcksbura Herald.

Then what did Miles do? He
sent in squad OF soldiers, had Tef-
ferson Davis thrown fiat of his back
and shackles placed on his ankles
one of them bore the scars of Buena
Vista. Death by strangling or roast
ing before slow fire would have
been a mercy to the high-strung old
hero compared to the ignomy sought
to be put upon him.
Miles stands convicted of being
wholly responsible for the outrage.
The authority given him by the war
department was discretionary, to be
used or not as he saw fit.
And now this man is seriously
spoken of as the democratic candi-
date for the presidency. The men
ton of his name before a national
convention ought to and doubtless
would be received with shouts Of
scorn and derision from every South
ern delegation; and if bv mischance
he should get the nomination, the
solid South would vote for the devil
or even the white negro Roosevelt
in preference to him.
Verify, "the mills of the gods
grind slowly yet they grind exceed
ingly small"
Who, regarding that dark transac-
ton in the casemate at Fortress
Monroe, could have dreamed that
the cause OF the helpless prisoner
would in course of time triumph over
than OF his brutal jailor. To-day
the spirit OF Jefferson Davis stands
like another angel with fiery sword,
barring the way to the White House.
]. R. Eggleston.
The author OF the foregoing was
raised in this county graduated at
the U. S. Naval Academy at Annap-
oils, and served in the U. S. Navy
until Mississippi seeded, then be
resigned and offered his services to
the South. He was assigned to duty
on the Merrimsc and in command
OF gun when she put several U. s.
battle ships out Of commission in
Hampton Roads. Capt. Eggleston
was here on visit TO his brother,
William, Friday OF last week.
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Washington, Feb. IA, 1904,

The question is being asked here
why the new Department of Com
merce and Labor has not succeeded
better in its quest for bad" trusts
which it purposed to scare off the
face of the earth by getting the facts
concerning the doings of those trusts
and giving them publicity. That de-
partment has been doing business
now for more than year and not
one line has been printed about trusts.
secretary Cortelyou has been told
times innumerable where to fish to
catch a nice long string of trusts,
but he persists in ignoring the sug-
gestiOns Of democrats If he really
meant business, and it ever was in
tended that he should proceed against
the trusts and print the facts about
them, he could have collected all the
data necessary for report that
would have made the trusts sizzle
like a wet cat flung into hades, but
the new department has been as idle
concerning the trusts as has been the
Department Of Justice. 1t simply
shows unmistakably that the republi-
can party has concluded to stand pat"
on the trust question as we'll as upon
the tariff question and all other ques-
ions that will enter into the cam
tpaign this year as the vital issues.
If the people Of the country want
anything done on any Of these ques-
tions they must vote the democrati
ticket and elect democratic presi-
dent and a democratic House OF Rep
resentatives; the people need not be
alarmed lest tariff reduction and trust
busting under democratic auspices
will disturb business. The leaders of
the party are not going to jump in
and tear things to pieces. They are
not going to blow up the tariff wall
with dynamite, they are going to be-
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Local Notes
Looker--On

Miss Eva Shepherd is enjoying a
visit to Oxford friends.
Miss Ruth Pickens is guest for
February of Mrs. Mcbride, of Gov
ingtOD, Tenn.
Miss Ethel KERN is visiting the
family of Mr.. Clay Kelly, Of Koscius-
ko, Miss.
Misses Wilson are guests of Mrs.
W. NJ. Yandell, Jr, of Canton, for a
few days.
The return of health to Mr.. Will
liam Eggleston is glad news to his
host of friends.
Mr.. G. W. Stigler, Miss Annie Stig-
Ter, Mrs. Ed. Shad1ock, DR.. and Mrs.
Pascal Holcombe and Miss Ethel
Baker visited Memphis this week to
see the beautiful presentation of Ben
Hur.
Mrs. Charles Gillian. of Leland, re-
turned home Wednesday after visit
replete with social pleasures. at
which she was the guest of honor on
several occasions.
Monday afternoon Miss Brooks was
the perfect hostess of a delightful
Pit party. A large crowd of matrons
and maidens made merry over the en-
thusiastic game and their busy bid
ding made the welkin ring. Miss
Shepherd assisted Miss Brooke in dis
pensing the hospitality of the after
noon. Delicious punch was served
in the hall and after the games a
dainty repast of salads, ices and
cake. Miss Barr captured the first
prize, a chocolate pot, winning the
same in cut with Mrs. James Gwin.
Mrs. Pascal Holcombe and Mrs. G. A.
Wilson cut for the consolation, the
latter being successfulin in winning the
hat pin, beautifully mounted in silver
and baroque pearl. Mrs. H. s. Hook.
or, Jr., was the most timid bidder and
received a miniature pitcher.
In the evening Miss Brooks enter
tanned a large party of bellies and
beaux-St. Valentine was the hon.
oree ard the handsome heart shaped
score cards attested his celebration.
To them were attached fairy hearts
to number the games played and
each loser was deprived of heart
when defeat claimed them for its
own. Silver hearts marked the lone
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hand scores. Miss Nettie Watson
assisted Miss Brooks in doing the
honors of the evening. Punch and
the dainty courses of the afternoon
were duplicated. Miss May Wilson
won the first prize, a quaint vase, and
Miss Taggart won the lone hand re-
ward, decorated pack of cards, in a
cut with Mr.. G. A. Wilson, Jr. Mr..
Harry Watson was best man in the
gen.lemen's contest and received a
fob of fashions latest make and Mr..
John Dyson was consoled with pref
ty picture. These happy functions
crowned Miss Brooke the most per-
feet hostess.
Tuesday afternoon Miss Baker was
hostess and Mrs. Charles Gillian, of
Leland, was honoree, of the largest
Pit party of the season. The legion
of ladies' were in their best voice and
were soon cornering the market in a
manner to make the New York ex-
change pale with envy. Of course,
many made rye" faces over defeat
when corner" post did barley" es-
cape their clutches, but they soon re-
turned to their ''oats" and enthusi-
asm reigned supreme until the close
of the market. Miss Emily Stansbury
was queen of the bidders and was
presented with bronze urn. Mrs.
Walter burden cut the consolation, a
lovely picture. Mrs. H. s. Hooker,
Jr., was presented the guest prize, a
tall crystal vase. Mrs. Kenneth Farr
was presented a bottle containing q
sure receipt for Frightening defeat"
Lovely little Kathleen Walton served
punch and at the end of the game fol-
lowed courses of sandwiches, salads,
hot chocolate and fruit. Mrs. R. H.
Baker, Jr., assisted Miss Baker in
dispensing her handsome hospitality.
Fast fell the golden grains of Pleas
ure before the scythe of Time leaving
but the cleaning sheaves to garn er
in Memory.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1904-02-18
Making Room for Hosea.

This ia one of DR.. Lindsay Parker's
after dinner stories:
An old Irish Protestant preacher
had announced the major and minor
prophets as the subject of his dis
course for a certain Sunday. For an
hour and half he talked Of the
major prophets, assigning each to his
proper place. Then taking up the
second division of his sermon, he said:
"And now we come to the minor
prophets. First, then, what place
shall we give to Hosea?"
A tall man rose from one of the
back seats and, with reyerential
bow, politely said:
az you Place, sor, he can have my
place. Pm going out" y Brooklyn
Eagle.
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Coming.

AT the Opera House on Feb'y 25th.
One of the principal features of In
Louisiana was the railroad scene. in
which two trains crash together head
on in the center Of the stage, piling
high the wreckage and burning the
train in full view of the audience.
The theater was packed with people.
The company is first-class and way
above the average. Scenery, effects,
all are good. In Louisiana is in for
a big week. Post Dispatch, St.Louis,
January 7, 1902.
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Cured Construction.

Mrs. B. W. Evans, Clearwater, Kan,
writes: "My husband lay sick for three
months; the doctors stated he had quick
consumption. We procured bottle of
Billiards. Horehound Syrup and it cured
him. That was six years ago, and since
then we always kept bottle in the
house. We cannot do without it. For
coughs and colds, IL has no equal" 25c.
5Oc and $l.00 bottle at B. S. Beall, L. C.
Alexander, M. P. Winkler, Foster Drug
Company.
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Pickens.

Miss Mury, one of Grenada's at
tractive young ladies', is the guest Of
her cousin, Mrs. J. G. Webb.
Messrs. Atkinson and Rimmer Wis.,
tied Goodman Sunday.
Mr.. Purviance and daughter, Miss
Eva, of Canton, are the guests of DR..
VIM. ClantOn.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1904-02-18

Miss Bette Brooks entertained at
Valentine Party Monday afternoon
and night in an elegant manner.
A large number Of guests enjoyed
the two. The first being for the
married and retired, while the latter
was for the young who just have,
or are about to make their bow be-
fore the worlds great audience on
the stage Of life.
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Prof. Hart prior to his exhibition
in hypnotism beginning Tuesday night
at the opera house put Fred Schex-
neider, engaged in wiring buildings
for electric lights, under hypnotic in
fuence Monday afternoon at A o'clock
and placed him in the front window
of the Lexington Drug Store, where
he remained in that state until 5
o'clock Tuesday night. Everybody
that wished to could see him from
the side walk.
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LOCAL NEWSJJJJJJ
Happenings of Interest to Our Home People.

The new home of the Bank OF
Commerce is finished In and out.
lis fixtures and furniture is OF the
best and most modern, and its every
appearance is indicative OF being
the dOmicile of bank. The second
story Of the building was especially
arranged and fitted up for the meet
ing place OF the Knights OF Pythias,
who in addition to their lodge room
proper, furnished the front room for
social club hall, containing pool
table for innocent amusement.
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Lost.

On February lst, in Lexington or
on my way home, a red memor andum
book containing my name. Finder
will please return and receive liberal
reward. p. E. Garnett. Tchula, Miss.
2t-f2l
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With the present prospect for a
good price for cotton this year, it
will pay you so per cent profit on
your money if you use good fertilizer
now. We have fertilizers to suit any
soil, the best kinds on the market.
T. W. Smith & Sons Co.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1904-02-18

We want your furniture trade and
if good goods at low prices will get j.
it is ours. So come and see us and
be convinced that we mean business.
Calhoun Furniture Co.,
... O.G. Calhoun, Mgr.
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Perfect Confidence.

Where there used to be feeling of
uneasiness and worry in the household
when child showed symptoms Of Group,
there is now perfect confidence. This
is owing to the uniform success of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the
treatment of that disease. Mrs. M. L.
Basford, of Poolesville, Nd, In speak
ing Of her experience in the use Of that
remedy says: 81 have world Of conf
dence in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
for have used it with perfect success.
My child. Garland. is subject to severe
attacks of Group and it always gives
him prompt relief" For sale by Swim
ney & Stigl,r
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1904-02-18

Fertilizers for any soil, Scotts Cosy
plum Phospho, Blood and Bone, Plow
Boy and Acid Phosphate are sure
winners. Y. W. Smith & Sons Co.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1904-02-18

Prof. W. II. Smith came over
from Durant Saturday on business
connected with the superntendent's
office.
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To cure cold in one day take Lax
ative Bromo Quinine tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. Il. w. Groves.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1904-02-18

j. X. Glnn, leading farmer Of
Old Salem, transacted business in
Lexington Tuesday.
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OVER THE COUNTY

Summary of Happenings in Neigbborboods cAdiacent
to Lexington; Cbronicled by The o4dbeniser Cores
pendents
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1904-02-18

You know what you are taking
when you take Groves'Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle, showing that
it is simply Iron and Quinine in a
tasteless form; no cure, no pay. Soc
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]. V. Spell of Ebenezer, was in
town, and he in formed the writer
that he will represent Eulogy Lodge
at Greenville, where the grand Ma
sonic bodies are holding their am
nual meeting this week.
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A Visitor Of Distinction.

Last Saturday afternoon, quite un-
expectedly, there arrived in Fort
Gaines one of the most distinguished
visitors it has been the good fortune
of the city to entertain for many
years. Possibly no man with greater
national reputation ever visited this
section of the South. We refer to
Mr.. Homer Davenport, late of New
York, the world-famed cartoonist.
Mr.. Davenport, accompanied by his
business agent, Mr.. E. A. Pond, also
of New York, is making lecture
tour of the principal cities of the
South, and came to Fort Gaines to
visit his personal friend, Col. F. Z.
Grist, who in his way is as famous as
Mr.. Davenport, being popularly known
on every grand division of the globe
"a pretty wide acquaintance. Fort
Gaines, (Ga.) Sentinel.
Col. F. E. Grist, above referred to,
is an uncle of our ]. F. Grist, of The
Advertiser. Fort Gaines is visited
by many distinguished people, none
of whom ever miss calling on Colonel
Grist and his famous chicken ranch.
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For mating 60 to Calhoun Furni-
ture Company they have all grades
and all styles, at prices that no one
can hack. Call to see them.
0. G. Calhoun, Mgr.
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Rev. MIR. Beean, of Tenn, will hold
services at ST. Mary's Episcopal
church next Sunday, Feb. 2l, at 10
O'Clock A. NJ, and $3.50 o'clock in
the evening. Lenten services will
be held during the week following:
the hours of which will be announced
in church Sunday.
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r. c. Lipsey still represents H. F.
Cassell, of Canton, Miss; would be
glad to furnish nursery stock of any
kind for February. or fall delivery.
Give me an opportunity to show you
what have before buying elsewhere.
lm-f4 R. c. Lipsey.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1904-12-09
Rapidly Growing Trade.

1t is gratifying to note the rapidly
increasing growth of trade which the
West Coast Laundry is receiving, and
the enlargement and extension of
facilities of this enterprise is matter
for early consideration. There is no
enterprise in the city which deserves
the entire patronage of the people
here more than the West Coast Laun-
dry Co. The investment already
made has been quite heavy, and still
further outlay is necessary. The
equipment is modern and Lp-to-date,
and the work turned out is fully equal
to any laundry ON the coast Besides,
employment is given to quite a num-
Der of local people, which itself means
a snug sum of cash paid out weekly.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1904-12-09
SCHOOL MEETING.
Largely Attended and Great Interest
Shown.

The special meeting called by the
school board, at the request of a move
initiated by the Commercial Associa-
ton was held Monday evening to CON
slider the question of providing more
accommodation for the school. The
total enrolment of pupils is now BOG
pupils, and new pupils are coming in
daily.
County Superintendent Robinson
was present, and on invitation, made
a few interesting remarks. He stated
that the condition of the schools
throughout the country, state and
county were as bad as in st. Johns.
He urged that provision be
made for future, not for today, but
10 meet conditions which are bound to
arise. For instance, the increase In
the early months of the coming year,
will not be less than thirty. He urg-
ed that immediate relief be provid-
ed.
Mr.. Monahan moved that the
school board he authorized To epend
$1,000 to provide temporary quarters
to relieve the present congested con-
ditions. The motion was unanimously
carried. Not n dissenting voice was
heard. While the amount is not
large. hardly sufficient, II is hoped
the board will be able to make II go
far enough TO meet the present
emergency.
The county superintendent took oc'
casion to congratulate the people on
the unanimiiy with which they re-
sponded to the call for this money
The plans and specifications for tho
temporary school buildings can be
found nj the residence of j. l.. Poh
chairman of the school board IN st
Johns: Monday Dec. IL.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1904-12-09
"Tompkin's Hired Man.

Will be in 81. Johns next Monday
evening, Dee. IL, aud will exhibit
himself ut Bickner's hall. His boss
and the family, part of their "cous-
ins and their aunts," will accompany
him. The Haywood Club of univers.
ity Park will have charge of Dixie y
CHATS the name of the "hired
man'') which is sufficient guarantee
tina, his presence in our city will be u
success. Everybody should 90 to
Bickner's hall on this occasion, II
they want to witness one of the best
entertainments every given there. The
Haywood Club is thoroughly pcnin'
sula organization. in which every resi-
dent should be interested. Their pro-
ductions are in many instances, fai
more worthy of support than You OIL
ten pay double the admission fee ia
see down town. Let's give them q
rousing house Monday night.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1904-12-09
The Review Job Department.

Is turning out u large line of job
work. Everything in the plant is of
the most modern style and the class
of work done is fully up to the stand
ard of any printing establishment on
the coast. Another new press has
been purchased. and all our machinery
will soon be driven by electric motor.
Good work. promptness and correct
prices are vital points in The Review
Job department.