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The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01
Banner for Sunday School.

During the reunion of the Society OF
the Army of the Potomac on the bat.
tlefvld and in the vicinity Of
Manassas, Va. number of Brooklyn
veterans had reunion with former
CoBederates and had a good time.
Among them was T.. A. Dudley Of Win.
cheiter Post, former junior vice-com.
mgrder. The story OF his rescue from
death by Capt. Barr. of the Confeder.
ate cavalary. after being badly wound
ed al Bull Run. was told In the Eagle
some time ago. Al the reunion Com
rade Dudley on May 20. rode to the
Henry House with Capt J. +. Harms.
berger, and II transpred In the con
versation that the captain, a farmer,
was superintendent of Methodist
Sunday School at Brentsville, Va.
Comrade Dudley asked him II he had
a banner for his school TO which the
captain replied that they could not
afford such Injuries. Dudley said he
would send one. which he did, and II
was used In the anniversary parade
down there on Aug. 10,-Brooklyn
Eagle.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01

Dead. our commuuionship Is safe at last,
We never quarrel now or check or
blame
Dead. in my heart Of hearts l hold thee
fast.
For eyermorc the same
No trtiies urge us to unlOVcly frcttiug
There comes no need of pardon or for
getting.
Dead have wiped my foolish tears
away
And brought thee flowers. and stillcd
my jealous heart.
Thou duSt not leave me. even for day,
We are no more apart
But. oh! for one dear look into thine eye.
one sudden meeting and cnraptuied cry.
No more We disagree on trivial things
And turn aside with bitter. brief dis
dain;
But. oh! for one long hour OF Offerings.
one night Of angry pain
/ speak to thee and dream that thou hast
heard.
But, oh! for one swift touch Of hand.
one word
Arthur l.. Salmon.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01
FERveNr PRAISE OF NICOTINE.
Col. Robert C. lnsersoll's Eloquent
Tribute to Tobacco.

Col. Robert G. lnaersoll's Eloquent
Tribute to Tobacco.
Four centuries ago Columbus. the
adventurous, on the blessed isle OF
Cuba, saw happy people with rolled
leaves between their lips. Above their
heads were little clouds OF smoke.
Their faces were serene and in their
eyes was the autumnal look OF con-
tent These people were kind, inno-
cent, gentle and loving.
The climate OF Cuba is the friend.
ship Of the earth and the air, and OF
this climate the sacred leaves were
born-leaves that bred in the mind OF
him who used them the cloudless, hap
py days In which they grew.
These leaves make friends and cele-
brate with gentle rites the VOWS OF
peace. They have given consolation to
the world. They are the companions
OF the lonely, the friends OF the i'm.
prisoned, OF the exiles, Of workers in
mines. Of fellers OF forests. Of sailors
on the deep seas. They are the giyers
OF strength and calm to the veXod and
wearied minds Of those who build with
thought and brain the temples Of the
soul. They tell of hope and rest. They
smooth the wrlnkled brows Of care;
drive fear and strange misshapen
breads from out the mind and MI the
heart with rest and peace Within
their magic warp and wool some po
tent, gracious spell imprisoned lies.
that, when released by fire. doth softly
steal within the fortress Of the brain
and bind In sleep the captured senti-
nels OF care and grief. These leaves
are the friends Of the Preside, and
their smokellke incense rises from
myriads OF happy homes. Cuba is the
smile OF the sea.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01
Japanese ProbIem PAY.

Comparatively little original litera'
ture in modern Japanese Is worth the
serious attention Of foreigners, either
in the authors text or translation, but
in the Transactions Of the Asauc So
clety Of Japan Volume yXXiii Part u,
a Modern japanese Problem play is
sure 10 attract motive. The author Dr.
Kitasato, cousin of the famous bacteri,
ologist, has already written dramas
both in japanese and IN German, and
some Of his productions I'm the latter
language have been acted on the
boards of a theater in Germany.-New
York Evening Post
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01
a Fine Collection.

Az time when the art Of enamollng
Is being taken up by many talented
women artists, Il is interesting TO
know that the Queen OF England has
a collection which bids fair to rival
that Of the c2arina, which Is said to
be exceptionally fine. II Is Queen
Alexandra who has had much 20 do
with arouFlng the popular fancy for
fine enamelcd jewelry, for not only
does she wear O great deal Of II her.
self, but she also gives many speci-
menn as gifts 10 her friends
Her maiosty's niece the Princess
Louise Augusta Of Sch wig-Holsteln,
Is an accomplished WORKER In the art
OF enamels, and designs all her own
handiwork.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01
CONVERT TAKEN AT HIS WORD.
Man Evidently Thought Much Restitu.
ton Was Due.

Man Evidently Thought Much Restitu-
ton Was Due,
one Sunday evening many winters
ago. during a revival meeting in a
church in Bangor Me. a certain Citi-
zen who was well known as hard bar
gamer. and against whom many had
grievances, was evidently touched by
the spirit of the meeting for he arose
and told of his regrets as to his sinful
and selfish life, saying that he was re-
solved to deal Justly and live upright.
ly. and. II there was any one within
he sound Of his voice who felt that he
had wronged him and would come to
MS home the next day he would make
restitution
The next morning about l o'clock
the midnight quiet of his neighhorhood
was broken by very loud knocking
on his front door. and voice which
showed much Impotence asked, Hal
To- you. down there who are you7
What do you want?' To which the
voice Of a well known joker replied
cts mc-Jim Brown. ! was down tc
the church tonight and heard what
you said about paying back what YOU
had got by cheating so as ] wanted &c
be sure to get my share | thought
would come around early and gel
ahead Of the crowd
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01


During the most tense period Of
expectation ard speculation as to the
outcome of the peace negotiations be-
tween the Russians and the Japan
ese. the final touches to a monument,
commemorative of exploits in war, al
most escaped notice in Portsmouth.
On Aug. "a the last one of the pan
els for the colossal statue of Gen.
Fitz John Porter, unveiled July /,
1904, was placed In the pedestal. The
panel is of bronze, feet by 4, rep
resenting the emeny's position from
the runaway balloon" and portrays
one of the most thrilling incidents of
the civil conflict.
Gen. McClellan's army was beseig.
ing Yorktown. Prof. f. 7. c. Loew
" the engineering corps, a practlced
aeronaut and a great believer in the
use of balloons for observation pur-
poses in war, had made a number OF
sscensions, on many of his trips be-
ing accompanied by Gen. Porter II
takes practice and experience to en-
able one to readily make out the
topography Of a country from a great
aeight in the air.
The balloon was held by a silk cord
Or rope and was usually sent up a
distance of about $500 feet
Porter had become an expert as an
observationist, but knew little Of the
practical management Of the balloon
About o'clock in the morning OF
April IL. 1862, Porter decided to make
an observation, and jumped into the
car. The men we're paying out the
rope as usual, when suddenly 1t snap
ped and the balloon was free. with
the general the sole occupant. He
appeared over the edge of the car
waving his hands Practically.
open the valve!" shouted Prof
Ioew "Climb to the netting anc
reach the valve rope!"
Porter heard and understood. He
climbed up the netting, but was un
able to reach the cord. which was
tossed around by the wind. Then he
descended to the floor OF the car
again, unslung his field glass and cool
iy proceeded to take OBSERVATIONS.
This attitude of soldiery indiifer
ence to his own peril. this determin
alton to make the most of his oppor
tunity is the psychological moment
that the sculptor, James L. Kelly has
selected for his work. The incident
is historic, and everything connected
with its portrayal in bronze is depict
cd with that marvellous fidelity to min
ute details for which Mr. Kelly II
noted.
MIR. Kelly had several conversations
with Gen. Porter and also with Prof
Ioew, concerning the uniform worr
by the general on that occasion, tho
field glass used in making his obser
vations and everything that occurred
on that hair-raising ride through
space.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01
FUNNY
People VIII Drink Coffee When II
Does Such Thngs"


u began TO use Postum because the
old Kind of c1Uoo had $50 poisoned my
whole system that ! was ON the point
Of breaking down. and the doctor
warned mo that / must quit a.
Ny chief allmcut was nervousness
and heart trouble
Any unexpected noise would cause
mo tho most painful palptation make
me faint and week,
Il had heard Of Postum and began
10 drink II when left on the old cot
fee. II began 10 help me just as soon
as the old effects Of the other kind OF
coffee pass away II did not slim
ulate me fC while. and then leave
mo weak and nervous o coffee used
TO do. Instead of that II bull dp my
strength and ,rad cor amt yigor
10 my system zach can ways re-
ly on. II ena, $ me 10 the n'g'
gest kind Of days work without
getting tired Al the cart trouble,
etc, has passed away
81 give il freely 10 all my children
from the youngest to the Oldest and
Il keeps them an healthy and hearty '
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, %.
There's a reason.
Read the little book, The Road to
MELVILLE In pkgs.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01

"The other day ] was watching n
strong colony of wood-bor.ng bees,
which are not loafcuftors They We're
little bigger than grains of rice, but
much that they did was very interest
ing. For instance, whom the hole was
finished and stored, the bee closed It
over with a film something like that
which a spider spins She then brought
one by one little crystalline pebbles,
which she glued, 10 the number OF
about SIX, in the middle Of the film.
and just over the hole, / can only
imagine that this Is done IN order 20
prevent other bees from boring the
post just IN that spot In that case, It
may either be a positive bar or by
way OF a notice: Please don't dig
here london News.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01
Gen. Gilman Deserving Of Praise.

Unqualified praise comes from all
quarters Of the country for the rotr.
ing AdmHut Gorur0' Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic, John Il. GIL.
man of Boston. Mass he has shown
rare capacity I'm his Office To clerical
and executive ability of a high order
he has united a lifelong zeal for the
Grand Army, which has given him an
intimate acquaintance Of its organt
cations and workings and with ITS
leading men, all of which came IN tc
qualify him for tho duties Of his cx
acting place. Gen Gilman has made
an enduring place for himself in the
esteem and affection Of the comrades
OF the order.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01
EA
1t is charm; but pray,
what is charm? 1t is some
thing that makes you know
you are strong!
How to Drive Rats From Houses.

There are other effective means be
sides the destruction Of the rat to pre-
vent his living in houses. The rat
has a very sensitive foot, covered by
a very delicate integument. which IL
burned by unslacked lime. II we
sprinkle the holes and runways OF the
rat with unslacked lime he will desert
our houses, He is also very thirsty
animal, and II we cut of his source,
OF water he will desert the REGION
British Medical Journal.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01
PreservIna gaas.

Eggs may be preserved in several
ways. II you rub the shells with but
ter II will keep them for months. An
other mode is to apply with brush o
solution OF gum arabic to the shells. OF
immerse the eggs therein, let them
dry, and afterwards pack them In dry
charcoal dust Sleeping them In sweet
oil answers the purpose for a year
Boiling for minute answers for o
month.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01

In the following paragraph. from a
story boy Gouycrncur Morris, IN the
Reader magazine, there IS whole
sermon: Edward said my grand
father never undertake TO patronl2e
God n you feel that you do not un.
derstand Him keep Il 10 yourself II f.
enough TO ,Ow that you were dust,
and lie made a man Of you; that you
grow weary al length aud He give
Gu sleep! Constitution.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01
Rejects "Undlseovered Merit"

have never known a case OF nm.
discovered merit and ! have never
known case where merit failed 20
achieve succ,ss. ! have known many
men gifted with great ability who
failed misorably In life, but in every
instance the failure arose from neg.
lect 10 develop natural talent into
trained capacity -Bourke Cochran.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01

Seeds Of fruit never digest; neither
do skins. Stones swallowed. are dan
gerous, necessitatlng operations. II
swallowed. the person must immed-
lately take basin Of thick Cruel or
bread and milk 80 as TO surround the
stone and carry II away harmlessly.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01

Doan's Kidney Pills, and the rcmedy
cured me so that | have been well
ever since, and have had a fine baby,
the first in five that was not prema
turely born"
Sold by all dealers so cents a box
Fostcr-Milburn Co., Buffalo. n. Y.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01

Heath Post, G. a. r. Of Gardiner.
They are also convinced that the can.
teen in operation at the home works
no injury in any way to the welfare
Of their localities New York Press.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01

There is nothing that
costs so little, both money
and work, and that goes SO
FAR if it has the chance.

Good Rule Never TO Speak III.
Never speak III Of fellow man. 10
10 so behind his back Is cowardly. To
10 so to his face is dangerous."-
Cleveland Leader.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01
When a Mans Broke.

ct Is never TN a man goes broke
said the philosopher, sagcly. that his
friends advise TN 10 mend. Balti
more American.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01

In the palm Of the hand there are
$500 pores TO the square inch. II
these pores were united end 10 end
they would measure about five miles
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01
Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foo,.Es,s

A powder. IL rests the fect. Cures Swollen
Sore, Hot, Gallons, Aching, Sweating Feet
aud lngrowing Nails. tall Druggists and
Shoe stores, 20 cents. Accept no substitute
Sample mailed FREE. Address, Allon s
Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01

For years I
was run down,
W G. a k, La m Q
and sore. The
kidney sCcre-
lions were too
frequent Then
dropsy pulled
up my ankles
until Il q y
were a sight
to behold. Doc.
tors gave 10
up, but | be.
gan ugin @
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01
SIX MONTHS CIRCLE TOUR ss2.
Still Another Move by the New Salt
Lake Route.

The Salt Lake Route will sell round
trip tickets to Los Angeles, returning
through San Francisco and Ogden. for
$4,000, good six months. Tickets on
sale by agents Salt Lake. Stockton
Eureka, Mammoth. Spanish Fork
Provo. American Fork and Lehi.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01

The moneyback tea Schil-
ling's Best is safe; you'll
like it.
vonr grocar returns our money u yna don't mo o.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01

USE THE TAMOUs
Rod Cross ban Blue. Large 2.ol package .
cents. The Russ Company South licnd, Ina
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-11-01
suFFERiNes UNTOLD.
A Kansas City Womsn's Terrible w
perienee with Kidney Sickness.

Mrs Mary Cogin. goth ST. and Cleve-
land ave, Kansas city Mo, says:
The Tupelo journal., 1905-05-12
Ge.deB.

6eiCeh.
Mrs. johnson of Meridian, is v vsiti lg
her father C. S. Jones this week.
H. B. Heard is having some repair
work done Oh his saw mill here.
Rev. Boggs filled his appointment
Sunday and Sunday night.
Mrs. Adams made visit to friends
in Baldwin last week.
Jim Kennedy foreman for the Givhan
Telephone Co. was here last week in
the interest of the company.
Our farmers are still blue on occount
of the continued rains.
Miss Ella Nunnelee of Tupelo, visited
home folks Sunday.
Mrs. Lula Scott made visit to Mrs.
Robt. Scott in Pontotoc county last
week.
We have petitioned to Gov. Vardaman
to incorporate our town, when we get IN
working order hope to keep our streets
in better condition and improve our
town In several ways.
DIR. l.. O. Carruth of Chestervllle,
was in Monday.
s DR.. McCray of Memphis is due this
week to locate here. Wegladly welcome
him as citizen and Physician. He come
highly recommended.
Miss Minnie Stephenson of Tupelo,
accompanied dy little Miss Margrette
jenkins spent Sunday at home.
Quarterly conference convenes here
next Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Ramsy has given a lot near her
residence for the M. E. church Parson-
age. We hope to have a real nice
building erected ere long. 1t will aid 70
our town to have good man like Bro
Boggs with us.
w. III. Wagner was in town M nday
and re. orted Mrs. Wagners improving
she had the misfortune to fall AID break
a limb last week she has the sympathy
of her friends who hope for her speedy
recovery.
The Tupelo journal., 1905-05-12

By order of ihe Mayor and Board
of Alderman. l publish the following
notice to wit:
NOTICE of BOND ISSUE.
In the matter Of the pro posal of tn
City of Tupelo to issue bonds for certain
purposes:
Whereas it is manifest to the Mayor
and Board of Alderman of the City of
Tupelo, that there is immediate ne
cessity of raising funds with which
to pay, the outstanding school house
bonds of said City Maturing June lst
1905, and to raise funds to complete
the Water Works Plant belonging to
said city, now in process of construct
ton, and to enlarge and extend the
city light plant, there not being sulfl-
cient funds in the treasury Of said city
for such purposes.
Therefore be it resolved; by zine May
or and Board of Aldermen of the City
af Tupelo, chat it is the, purpose OF
said Board to issue the bonds Of sad
city to the amount Of twenty fise thcu-
The Tupelo journal., 1905-05-12
Commencement Exercise.

The Commencement season is at
hanf. On Monday evening May 10Th
the regular work of the Tupelo Graded
School session of 1904-05, will be brought
to a close. The exercises prepared for
this occasion are more varied than usual
and promises to be of more than usual
interest. :,
The serman to the graduates will
be delivered at Courthouse Sunday
morning May IA, by Rev. J. ". Marshall
Of Waco, Texas. The Graduating Ex-
ercises will be held at the Opera House,
on Monday evening at $3.50. They will
take the form of ''Class Night
The Glass Histonographer, Disserta--
zionist. Testatrix. Horoscopist, and
Essayist will all be present with enter
tanning parties The High School Glee
Club will give choruses and there will
be instrumental music by Mrs. Harris
and the graduatse.
The seating capacity of the Opera
House has always been taxed to its
utmost on commencement occasions,
and in view of this fact, it has been
deemed advisable tocharge an admission
fee of ten cents. This action is taken
not as q means of raising funds; but in
order that the house may not be unduly
crowded. The proceeds.will be devoted
to the school library.
The Tupelo journal., 1905-05-12
The EortnidhtIy Matinee Club.

A very delightful evening was spent
with Mrs. w. d Robins as hostess of
the Fortnightly Matinee Club on We'd
nesday May third, at her beautiful new
home on south church streets. Receiv-
ing with Mrs. Robins as hostess were
Misses Goar, Morton Lottie and Mary
Hines. The spacious hall and lovely
parlor were soon thronged with guests
are seeming to vir with each other in
the enjoyment of the pleasant sur
roundings. The study for the evening
was one great interest to all, being the
reconstruction of the south after the
war when the carpet bagger', that
most contemplate of men waxed strong
in the southland,
Subject Reconstruction.
Reading. The scout after the war.
Mrs. v. C. Kincannon.
Reaing. "Stonewall Jackso
Mrs. S. B. Kinds.
Reading. - Lincoln's Gettysburg
Grafton. Mrs. Francis.
Review.-of Red Rock Page.
Mrs. j. @. Robins.
Reading. The Leopards Spots. Dix
on.
Mrs. billiard.
Table Talk. - Horace Greely.
Mrs. James High.
At the close of this very interesting
talk dainy refreshments were faultlessly
served
A large number of guests enjoyed
Mrs. Robins very pleasant hospitolity,
and among them Mrs. John Hunter,
formerly a club member, but now Of
Franklin XIV.
The Tupelo journal., 1905-05-12
VERONA.

Eugene Grissom left the first of the
week for Landerdale. Springs.
Miss Mana Stone spent Saturday and
Sunday with Verona friends.
Messrs B. T. Schumpert and j. A.
Gregory attended the State Teachers
Association at Jackson last week.
Mr.. Carl Coggin visited friends IN
Shannon Saturday.
Most delightful was the evening
spent with DIR. and Mrs. Spencer, who
so charmingly entertained the social
circle at their home on Friday May ,5th.
The form of entertainment was phan-
tom Party. In connection. with this
was burlesque trial which afforded
much merriment. At quite late hour
the ghosts begun to wend their way
homeward, each speaking words OF
braise for DIR. and Mrs. Spencer and
feeling that they cannot be excelled as
entertainers.
The Tupelo journal., 1905-05-12
{. N. Troy Elected President Banke's
Association

A telegram was received by c. P.
Long, ESQ.,, from Vicksburg Wednesday
morning announcing that Mr.. C. w.
Troy had been unanimously elected
president of the State Bankers Associa-
ton, The friends of Mr.. Troy were
pratified to learn of the distinguished
honor conferred upon him and extend
congratulations. AS cashier of the
Bank Of Tupelo. Mr.. Troy has won
quite reputation in banking circles
and being elevated to the presidency OF
the association of bankers of Miss
issippi attests his high standing among
the finaciers of the state. In common
with his host Of friends everywhere we
again extend our congratulations.
The Tupelo journal., 1905-05-12
MEMS CLOTHINi.

liz, snsrt.,i ni., .fe, lie 81! e~,is
,s airing llsrt, S haftr na Max .i.t hing - Il
at fotr shat ! hit.i u !, ..'
ti. nitIstir au,iitirs of tie i. Is rat
etrletniS Mo;., Iii nire skill lnt,'ire hh,r
lohss $l5 90 and upwards . her &. .der rs 90 FLO 90
ard $3.50
Large line of bo, shirts shirt waists and houses Tome
assorted best weaves iabrcs all sizes to years,
prices 25c 35e soc and 75c.
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sand ($25, 100000 dollars, or so much
thereof as may be necessary for the
purpose of paying off the school house
bonds, of said city maturing June, 1st
1906 and completing the water works
plant and enlarging and extending the
city light plant.
The above notice is published in ac-
cordance with the provisions of sections
3O14, 30l5, 3016 and 3017 of the ammo
tated code of Mississippi, and the act OF
the legislature amendatory thereto, for
the purpose of notifying the tax payers
of the city of Tupelo of the proposed
action of the Mayor and Board Of Al
dermen of said City. So that, if there
be any opposition to the assurance OF
said bonds it may be presented to the
Mayor and board of Aldermen of said
city, as provided by law, on or before
the 1st Tuesday in June 1905.
Ordered that the above notice be
published in the Tnpelo Journal, a
weekly newspaper published in the
City Of Tupelo for three weeks next
proceeding the 1st Tuesday the 9th
day OF June 1866,
This May 9Th 1876.
r. d. Porter. City Clerk.
The Tupelo journal., 1905-05-12
A Swell Shoe for Swell
DresSerS.

An attractive So SO shoe for men, built on a
model ceverly combng correct style, comfort
and substantial wear Comes in Patent Colt
Calfskin. Vici and Velour calf; also in tan
Russia calf. Satisfied is the one word you will
use if YOU wear this shoe. Saturday all yY3.
sIros one Gay only $2.95. Remember any So. 81
ehoa 81 C5