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The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1905-05-04
PORT GIBSON.
Letter of William e. Curtis in the
Chicago Record-FieraId.

The following are extracts from
a letter written by William Z. Cur
tis, the well known correspondent.
to the Chicago Record Herald. The
other portion Of the letter is mere
ly a rehash of the Burr episode:
Port Gibson, Miss, April FL
This is one of the prettist towns in
the South-neatIy kept and pros
porous and sacred to Aaron Burr
and Blennerhassett. The houses
which they once occupied are point
ed out to strangers and interesting
incidents are told with which they
are connected. Port Gibson has
one Of the wealthiest communities
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1905-05-04
DECORATION DAY.
Gen. 5. ID. Lee and Hon. J. ID.
Thames Deliver Excellent
Addresses.
Probably Eight Hundred People
Present. A Fine Day.


, Present. A Fine Day.
Last Monday was an ideal day
for the solemn services of decorat.
ing the graves of the departed
, heroes of the south neither too
warm nor too cool-just such day
as is needed to make the occasion
! pleasant. The crowd was large,
there being about eight hundred
persons in attendance, and all
seemed to enter into the spirit of
the exercises. Flowers were in
great abundance, and the graves of
the soleiers were literally strewn
with these beautiful emblems of de-
votion and respect.
For nearly forty years have the
people of Claiborne county gath
cred annually to honor the memory
Of those who fell at the battle of
Magnolia church. while so heroical-
" defending our homes against the
invaders Aud the attention given
the speakers Monday and the mods
of approval when climaxes were
reached show that loyalty to and
reverence for those who sacrificed
their lives ou that memorable first
ay oi May. nearly forty years ago,
/, just as great new as il was then
The procession, as usual. started
from the Port Gibson Bank, led by
the Miss. State Band of Jackson.
Following the band was Co. +,
CHI. A cadets, the speakers, vet
Grams and sons of veterans, then the
citizens. The procession was Joined
at the cemetery by the Daughters
Of Confederacy The line of march :
was through the southern portion !
Of the cemetery, thence north to G
and around the soldiers row where I
a solemn and impressive prayer was i
made by Rev. w. E. Dakin, chap
ain of the day. i
After all had gathered, Hon. J. T
McC. Martin read a eulogy on the b
ate Nick Walker Williams, col {
bred, one of the most faithful mem a
,ers the Claiborne Co. Camp U. c. h
Y. ever had. The tribute recited A
he deeds of valor done by the de- y
'eased and his steadfast devotion to s.
lis master and to the "lost cause" il
At the conclusion of the reading, Il
veryone present, especially the Il
veterans, were visi- C
'ly affected. 81
The first speaker for the occasion 81
vas Gen. Stephen d. Lee of Co C
commander-in-chief of the B
Veterans. Gen. Lee ST
not an orator, but his impressive II
1anner, his fine character and his d
Vell-chosen words made his address al
ne of the most appreciated ever II
istened to by a Claiborne county fC
udience. CT
Gen. Lee was followed by Hon. Il
ames d. Thames, on behalf of the el
'ons of Confederate Veterans. Mr.. II
names was at his best, and his ell Il
quence was never shown to better W
dvantage than on this occasion. IL
lis hearers were in complete ac- o.
ord with him throughout his ad- tt
ress. Il
The soldiery acquitted itself we'll
nd the music was inspiring. Up
n the whole the day was one of
nusual interest. j,
May decoration day, originated
y the ladies of Port Gibson almost
wo score years ago, ever remain as A
monument of their devotion to u
he cause for which so many of .,
heir loved ones laid down their e.
YES.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16

Novel Situation in the "Eye Witness"
Lincoln J. Carters latest svenic drtma
The Eye Witness. is the current attrac-
ton at the Criterion, rhe potent fac
tors of life are the smiles and tears
the lively and severe--the comedy ana
tragedy, which find their true sphere and
expression in melodama. The Eye
Witness exceis in the ingenuity and four
great climatic scenes thst are worked
up with much skin by the playwright
and Stage carpenters and played in Il
spirited manner by the company. The
best OF these scenes IS in the fourth act
showing o. jack knife bridge over the
lnicaeo river. This style of dIawbridge
which works ALPHABETICALLY, does not
swing on its own center as the old
style bridges do but splits IN the cen-
ter. each half rising until perpendicular.
During the act It becomes necessary for
the hero TO reach the depot in very
short space of time. To do this he uu-
Lies an automobile. As he nears the
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16
TORTURE AND
HUMILIATION
For Fifteen Years Face and Body
Mass Of Itching Sores = Could
Not Express Suffering = Doctors
Failed = Had Lost Hope
CURED BY CUTICURA
AT COST OF $l.25

"Nly head was ono mass Of scabs,
my forehead was covered down almost
TO my eyebrows, and had to wear
my hat ali the time. Ny body was
covered with spots in size from PIN
head to as large as a silver dollar. A
white, crusty scab would form and
itch, and words cannot express the
torture and humiliation / suffered for
fifteen years. ] tried many doctors,
and all kinds of treatments, but could
get no help, and thought thefe was
no hope for me. A friend tohl me to
get cuticura. ibid, and in three days
my head was as clear as ever. ap-
piled the Ointmentnight and morning,
also taking hot bath three times a
week, and using the Ointment freely
after the bath. After using one cake
ofSoap and two boxes OF Ointment
was completely cured, without mark
or blemish. / was so pleased ] felt
like running down the street 60 tell
every one / met what Cuticura had
done for me. II any one is in doubt
about this, they may write to inc.
(signed) II. b. Franklin, ~ Wash
ington ST., Allegheny, Pa"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16

Hccompiishes the most astounding por-
lions of her performance
I'hus 10 IS that Nine HERMANN stands
guile rlonc in her work aud guards
ie1lOnsly and we'i those secrets which
make her act so remarkably effective and
drawing While not seeking the Ntle
Queen Of Magic, il has been accorded
her by the public as well as the profess
sion ana now with her magnetism,
grace Of person and the complete sub
lection under which she has placed seeia-
ingly unsolvible problems, she finds
herself accepted ais the leader Of her
craft and 10 some respects the equal or
the late Hermann the Great"
"The Sleeping Beauty IN which Nine
Hermann is assisted by her niece. Miss
Adele Dewey. one Of the most beau
uful and eftectiYe ever seen In lhe reaiu
Of magic.
The subject should not be dismissed
without reference 20 Nine. Eerrnann' ;
gowns. which are. perhaps, the raost
gorgeous and costly worn n auy branch
of stage entertainment today. One
gown. in particular is said 10 have re-
quired ten women four months in the
making fun description would be all
most as mystifying as the stringesl por-
tlon Of Mime. Hermann act. but suhice
il to say that this gown looks as il il
really took that length OF time 10 make
and is a magoiheeni exar ple OF stage
Costuming
u is OF figured white silk null over sil
yer cloth Skirt and train arc covered
with jewels-emeraids ainethyKts. sap
phires and turQudislas-the soft coors
blending beautifully ana producing "A
charming effect The iow-necked bodice
II Of chiffon. embroidered with gold
ihread. snd ihe wing sleeves are SINH
larly embroidered This matter Of gown
ina Is an important one, as Il excited IN
terest ard discussion among tho women
Of her audiences. almost equal 20 the ad.
mimtion for Nine Herrnann's arl itseaf
she. with her big company win apposI
in this city soon
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16

a ruit ae1nst the ouararce Cold hor'
nhu SAVINGS companv ONE of the nf
ro mnt ~ thls cliy Yesterday.
vhlh they c'arae an aifeihpt % ~
fraud
They scek 70 have rarrfpty det
10 forty acrcs n their tand sef asif
alleging thar the INSTRUMENT they s'sn
ed was nioneaee 70 the land wnlc
was altered 50 as 70 become an absa
lute warranty deed
The petition Saws thnt on the sevena
day or this month the plainiirs borowc
$500 on a forty acre tract a. band o. N
Guarantee Gold Boud and SAVINGS cbin
pnny and rtve a mortgage 81 $3.50 70 "a
cure the loan which was made for
year
The next day warranty deed Il
'he land WIS niod mentioning the com
pcnsation as $3.50 which the owner
OF the land c,aim they did not sign
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16

ihe wizard of his crTft and remarkable
personaee On every way Mine. Herr-
maan Inherited ll The winderful para
phcrnalia and amazing devices which
were SO important part of his great
work In addition to this fact Nine.
Hermann was the only person to whom
her husband ever confided his niystifyng
secrets and TO this fact, as well as TO
her own ability and invendveness, is due
her tremendous success.
Nine. Hermann, unlike so many 9TH
ers has never claimed that eyenin her
most remarkable acts OF magic or leger-
demain does she emps6y anything but
brains. deftness, knowledge and expert
ence. All this chatter about the Black
Art" she listens to with amusement. and
is very candid in discussing her sleiRht-
Of hand or other ticeks, but she is very
careful never to give the key TO them IN
such a manner that ccinpettors could
copy her. nor does she even permit her
stage or business stan to know how She
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16

Stage mothers are usually nulsanccs.
A stage mother. as the word applies in
the theatrical profession, is not the
mother OF the girl on the stage. but
that particular mother OF a girl on the
stage who nsalces It a rule to hang around
the theatre where her daughtsr is re-
hearsing or playing and pass remarks
on the beauty and .al,nt Of her own par
ticular daughter. with speeches Of an
opposite nature about some otner moth
er's daughter connected with the same
organization.
Recognizing the natural love of a
mother for her child, a thoauical man-
ager usually gives the stage mother the
run OF the theatre. and permits her 10
make hersef at home Allaost invaria-
bly,. however he grows 10 regret his
kindness; Tor. generaly she butts in,
and makes trouble
while rehearsing his most recent piece
The Mayor os Toxic Richard Carrie had
AS many as seven stage mothers TO deal
with Their daughters were an in his
chorus. He kindly permitted them to sit
in the front row Of the theatre while
the show was being rehearsed. with a
number OF resultant Incidents that were
more or less humorous. They were al
ways on hand half an hour before re-
hearsaIs began and spent the interven
ing thirty minutes, gathered in pairs
discussing the forthcoming production.
When the stage manager arrived and
called the company 70 work, they sat in
the front row ogling their offspring ane
thinking Of the all-possible future, wher
each might have a successful star for 4
daughter. One dav, one Of thein did mol
arrive al the usual hour. Probably sh'
stayed at horne 10 attend TO her house
hold duties
suddenly. after The rehearsal bad heer
in progress FOR twenty minutes, sh'
dashed into the theatre and started run
ming toward her accustomed seat in th'
front now OF the orchestra 80, sh'
did not run: she trotted. She was fat
Mr.. earle saw ner and yelled. stop
she stopped and 80 did The rehearsal
why were you not here on time' Mrs
smith, asked the player playwright IA
his s.e-nest so--A
'TZ0p,an-t get here she s.ampored
~ that the best excuse YOU can Of
fer,p he said Il fine you one dollar
"For what?' exclaimed Mis- smith.
For coming late to rehearsal MA
the reply,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16

jaclS-knife bridge over which he must
pass. tho villnn. deslrous Of thwafing
his plans, starts the machinery and the
two arms of the pOnderous bridge slow
ly start 20 rise. Nothing daunted the hero
puts on fun speed ana. dashing at the
opening draw leaps his huge touring
car across the chasm hying leap
through space of fully twenty feei--a
volitable leap the gap. IL is most
daring and sensational climax and Is
attended with considerable element Of
danger n is so ihrining that it sets the
house In paroXysms Of delight thar even
the time- e-honored whistle Of he gallery
gods cannot quite express.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16
COMPLETE TREATMENT
For Every Humour ST.

Complete external and internal
treatment for every humour, consist
ing of Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and
Pills, may now be had for one dollar.
A single set is often sufficient 20 cure
the most torturing, dishguring, itch
ing, burning, aud scaly humours,
eczemas, rashes, and irritations, from
infancy to age, when all else fails.
Cutura Soar Ointment and riiis, are sold throughout
tht world Potter Drug Chem Corp, Bortun, sUlo Props
81 Send for " Skin aud Blood PuIfcauon.'
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16

and Is now operating with geat suc-
cess. Ia the huDding OF these she had
the different ptrts made 10 different parts
o. the country IN order that the me-
hcanics who made them even are not
conversant with thcir workings. az the
parts we're delivered to heT she fitted
them togefher with her own hands, Her
easy s1see ~ the manipulation d ne
spOat e0mplicated tricks CONES ffort tlie
yelus n practical experitnce 'she has
had While Niih her iAustrons husband,
and sne Is the only female magician 10
world today who attempts any OF the
greater Illusions.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16
To Restrain c. o. 8 c.

Special 70 Daily Leader.
Teoumseh. sept rs Nbouf two month
ago Judge Rurwen. Of the district court
made an order granting temporary ir
Junction ia favor of the shawnee Town
site Co restraining the C. o. a g
Railway company from occupying Soui'
kialSapoo strcrt IN shawnee. south D
Main street The cstse arose out of a dis.
pute IN regard 10 the opening Of ~.
street. which was declared vacant b
both the county commissioners and th'
Shawnee city council.
Yesterday afternoon arguments wer
heard by Judge Bufwel Ia the matter
bur no decision has yet been re9ched
The Judge has tho ease under advise
hcnt and win announce his decision
some time this week.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16

quite the most pretentiol's prepaia-
lions are being made by Emma Calve for
her extensive American tour, beginning
next October. under the dreetion Of coft
and Kronberg. Nine calve has arranged
that the nrst part Of her concerts shall
be pure4y and severvly classical. she
win sing Handel, schubert and posaibly
Paiestr-na. Oistiorlo musie--the great old
melodies religious and theatrical. will
comprise an important feature Of her
work The second part viii be made up
OF folk songs. English, Irish, Scotch
Norwegian Spanish, Russian ETC., VIII
be sung n tho respective tongues, ana
the diva IS now busily occupied IN learn
ing fifty or sixty songs together with
the various languages in which they viii
be rendcre0. Manager brooks Is now
hgur4ng with Mr. Kronberg and IL our
people are interested, Nine. celve may be
heard in Guthrie this winter.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16

neeIaI % pany LOO.

Special to Daily Leadch
wIiburton, .. r.. Sept. ie.--o last even
ing the ncglpcs started a report tha
they would make another attempt 20 ente
The white school today The school bcart
fearing "a riot. wired Marshal Pritchar
To come M once Deputy Fortune, "a
colored deputy Is 10 sympathy with ~
movement ~ the darkies ard his pres
ence win only inh.ue the people. rh
school board is making arrangements Z
have the Dienan colored school move
inside the city
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16

Adelaide Hermann. the talented queen
Of magic, was curing the lifetime Of her
late husband. Hermann the Great his
assistant. and IN tnany in
stances the only person outside himself
who knew Tine secret of his greatest
TO her he conhded NTry secret
OF his magic art and she Loyalty upset
the ancient theory that q woman cannot
9tp secrct Afteb his dcbth She
turned TO his art as profession for
which her years of association with him
had SO well htted her She inherited all
his paraphenalia ald several OF his
latest ana most intricate Illusions. which
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16
Nofes of Drama and Obeafre.

Tomorrow night the Iinni Opera COM
pany, which produced such "a pleasing
effect with Guthrie theatrc-goers TWO
weeks ago. win return TO she BrcoiKs for
return date. appearing in the charm
ing opera "vIolette." his company is
by all odds one Of the most pleasing that
has yet appeared IN Guthrie
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16

Wegenhals and Kemper have arrargod
TO start Miss Margaret Bennetts lour
ia 'vrhe Woman m the Case septem-
ber 25th in Poughkeepsie- me company
is 10 be an extremely strong one, and
wiz caIg an extensive tqolpment 81 new
scenery for ths production. AIiss Bes-
netts friends believe that she viii make
"a hit IN the leading rule OF this popular
drama. She is im exccilent emotional
actress.
A contract was recently signed by
Manager 70, Thumaer ~hereby Ads-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16
TO PROBE LAND ENTRIES
Officials to Investigate a
New Family Game to Beat
Your Uncle Sam.
sneelal to nallp Lender

Special to Daily Leader
Washington, sept ie.--A general IN
vesuention Of the homestead entries ~
Nebraska. Kansas and Oklahoma has
BEEN ordered by Secretary Hitchcock
A new scheme for grabbing lands has
becu discovered and the hand Office
would like 20 know whether Il Is Ia gene
etui operation or merely "a sporadic cise
confined to the McCoolS hand district Of
,cbr,sin. in the records for which 1t was
discovered.
Assistant Attorney General CAMP
ben the legal adulser Of tho interior de-
partment. is now In tho west ano i.Ea
badly making inquiries. Hut the records
here az Washington VIII have to be-
consulted before q genuine Investigation
can be ha6. The discovery of two or
more homestead entries standns IN the
same family name will be- sunicent cause
for further inquiry.
Take Up Land.
The scheme used In the McCook dis
tiict is new, aud If the courts IN par.
ticular disific. are easy going the
scheme may result in the loss of much
land To the govelnment II consists Of
q homesteader having his older chnd-
ron adopt his Younger thus making
themselves heads Of families and elgi-
hle To make homestead entries
IN the case shat led to the discovery.
a man who has three children made
am entry rhcn re had his s-ycar-old
SON adopt his own i2-fear-osd brother
Being then the head Of family the
youth fastened 10 the distrc. land of
hce. exhibited the papers OF adoption
and made entry OF "a homestead
Having thus proved q farm for tho
tS-ycar-od boy the farmer had his
l2-year-old SON adopt the e-year-oid
girl Of the family and repeat the pro--
cess az the and office whore there ap-
pears 10 have been carelcssness In large
chunks
Scores the Court.
After Tho children had made their en-
tries, and pui UP shaclSs on their farms.
they made tracks back to the home or
their fathers and so far as the general
land office can discover. have lived there
as dutlful children ought.
The hrst question considered by Judge
Campbell was as to the legal competen-
cy OF the i2-year-old boy to adopt bis
sister, he. himself being an adopted min-
or No question was raised as TO the
iogaH5y Of lhc older boys adoption OF his
younger bruther q'hat question, however
may be raised later
The Judge declared that the i2-yeu-old
boy could not adopt mis- sister so the
youthful homestcadcr was thrown out by
a real homesieader who wanted that pat-
ticular quarter section As yet no one
has contested The uuc Of the iS-year-
old youth
In making his decision Iudee Campbell
scored the court which issued the adop-
tion papers, saying Us action was a ma
vesty on justice.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16

Special tc Daily Leader.
oesry. Sept is--wnile taking on
tuing from the old Rock Island right {
way here. Charles Biswcli and Jauis
Reynolds we're caught IN landslide an
completely buried Tho latter was res
cued IN an unconscious condition on
Biawell was found dead under ten fee
OF earth. Threh others Of the part
escaped IN safety
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16

wax I8NaN. TTW0I'IT WIlIW- NTIW
Ia Mont" This week Miss Roberts ana
the company engaged for her support are
TO meet the author in salt Like City,
where rehearsals VIII be held. The play
wall have its first production October
End .n that city. with Max Figman 10
one OF the leading parts.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16

Al IT, Wilson, who is starring IN "The
German Gipsy," tells this one; An ell
derby gentleman opposed to the use of to-
bacco approached young man who
stood on "a street corner smoking ci-
gar. and 34ked him severely. How many
cigars q day TO do you smoker" Three
was the reply How much DO YOU pay
each" replied ihe young man patiently.
do you realize" went on his mquisitor
"that II YOU would save that money. by
the time you are rs old as ] am you
would own that big building on the cor
ner?" do you own II inquired the
smoker NO" was the response. well,
do, said the young man.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16

little life may be sacrificed 70 a
sudden attack os Group If you dont have
Dr. Thomas Electric on en- hand Tor the
emergency.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16

Manager John cort
has signed a contract
tract by which Flo
Pnce Roberts Is 10
play an engagement
in New York about
mid winter appearing
10 Paul Armstrong s
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16

Don't delay minute Cholera infan
mni dysentafy dlarehoca come suddenly
only sage plan ls 70 have pr Fowier'i
Extract Of wild strawberry always o.
hand.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16
A Dramatic Innovation

OF the many possessions actuired bS
the American government Ia the past
decade. the Philippines and cuba have
aaorded a number Of Opportunities as
localities for various plays. Eawdi has
hardly been utilized as a subject for thf
theatrical halI OF fame and few people
are awa.re Of ns service 10 this country
There Il, one little town, however. Mole
KAT from which few travellers ever re-
turn. since its chief mission Il refuge
for lepcls. Paul ArTnstong. the author
or ''The Heir 20 the Hoorah. aas made
Aolexat the locale Of the fourth act or
his new play, Ann La Mont in which
Florence Roberts win star next season
under the direction OF Johr Cort, and the
bold use OF this obscure habitation must
needs portend another inno,aticn Of dra-
matte worth Mss Roberts viii have an
all star company this season IN which
Max Fign,an wiz handle one OF the lead
ing parts. Mr.. Figman made a sreat
hit last season as leading man In The
Marriage Of Kitty"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16

Chancey Olcott tells this good story
when a friend Of mine was the editor
of a magazine, young man of humble
and rough exterior submitted personally
to him a poem
My friend looked over the poem.
Then he siid 10 the young man
Did you write this poem yourselfr
Yes sir DO you like it? the youth
asked.
"'i think IL is magnificent said the
editor Did you compose it unaidedT
j certainly did said the young man
nrnuy 4 wrote every limo Of It out Of
my own mead
'"rhe editor rose and said;
Then, Lori Byron. J am very glad
TO meet YOU But l was under the inn
PRECISION that sou had died at Missolon-
ghi a good many years ago..
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-16

Bad bloDd ard indigestion ale daddy
enemies 10 good health. Bpfdoek Blood
Biters destroys Them.