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The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-02-08
SHE WOULD POISON HUSBAND
MRS WILLIAM STUART MISS, ACCUSED OF
MAKING SYSTEMATIC EFFORT END HUSBANDS LIFE
IT is ALLEGED SHE PLAYED FOR $4,000 PAT.

Centreyille, Miss, Feb. 4.-Mrs.
William Clark Stuart Of this city
has been held to the grand jury OF
Wilkinson county under bonds of $5,-
600 at the conclusion of her prelim-
mary trial on the charge of admins
tering poison to her husband, William
Clark Stuart with intent to commit
murder. The arrest of Mrs. Stuart
at Gloster, eight miles above here
some days ago, created intense excite
ment throughout the county and this
entire section Of the state, owing both
to the prominence of the parties and
the unique and sensational character
Of the scheme by which it is said, Mrs.
Stuart sought to end her husband Is
life by a studied and systematic
course Of poisoning in order to early
realize large amount of insurance
on his life.
Mrs. Stuart was accompanied here
by her half-brother, Mr.. Wilkinson,
and some other relatives. She bore
herself we'll throughout, frequently
consulting with her attorneys, but APP
peared nervous during the argument.
She was evidently prepared for the
result, as she took it unconcernedly
and promptly furnished the $4,000
bond, which was signed by her bonds
men on the former bond of $4,000.
Upon the reading Of the affidavit
the respondent pleaded in loud and
deliberate voice, ~ am not guilty. "
William C. Stuart, the victim of the
alleged poisoning, who has recently re-
covered, was the first witness for the
state. He told of having taken GER
tain powders prescribed for illnesses
that he had suffered before. He ex-
perienced a sort of stupor at the time
a breaking out upon the forehead and
an itching about the nose. He was
taking the medicine supposedly for
liver trouble.
He was asked, "What did you eat
or drink about. that time?" "Well,
I drank coffee, among other things.
1t was brought to me by Mrs. Stuart,
was his answer
"Anything peculiar about it?"
1t was sometimes bitter. [ spoke
to Mrs. Stuart about it and she said
it tasted rather bitter to her, too. y
Witness told Of his prior illness.
The last attack commenced January
8, last.
Mr.. Stuart said he did not use NOR
phine in any form. He had taken
one dose for medicine about thirty
years ago.
The witness was then questioned
about the insurance upon his life. He
took out a $4,000 policy in Dec. 1904.
Mrs. Stuart at that time agreed to pay
for it.
"Did you later find out that yau
were insured for more?"
+" Yes, about last May I found that
I was insured for $4,000. Mrs. Stu
art, he said, had secured another pol
icy without his knowledge.
The witness told of periods he had
spent away from home when he en-
joyed perfect health. His symptoms
of illness generally manifested them
selves either three or four days after
his return.
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History of The Case.

Centerville, Miss, Feb. 4.-The de-
velopments of the past few days in
the Stuart alleged poisoning case
have wrought up high pitch Of ex-
citement in the entire community and
in this section of the state. Follow
ing closely upon the heels of the dra-
matte discovery Of an alleged syste-
matte attempt upon the part of Mrs
Stuart of Centerville to end the life
of her husband for the purpose of Sc
curing some $4,000 Of life insurance
written in her favor, came her arrest
at Gloster, eight miles above here
on the night of Jan. 21.
Some remarkable and unique fea-
lures characterize the case, and
place it among the most sensational
in the annals of crime in this section
Of the state. William Clark Stuart,
who survived the alleged attempt up
on his life by the barest margin, is
a prominent cotton planter and a
highly respected resident of this town
Mrs. Stuart comes from one of the
best families in Wilkinson county
She had benn married twice before
her marriage to Mr.. Stuart, which oc-
CURED July 6, 1904.
According to the story told by Mr.
Stuart and his relatives, he has been
suffering since last October, at in
tervals of few weeks, attacks of i'll
ness that seemed to have the symp-
toms of some acute organic trouble
On Sunday, January Ia, he complain
ed of being i'll, was almose overcome
with drowsiness and suffered pecul-
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-02-08
Sentence Confirmed.

Washington. The President has
confirmed the sentence in the case of
First Lieutenant Richard W. Buchan-
an, Twenty-third Infantry, who was
tried by court-martial in New York
City and found guilty Of charges of
violating his pledge to abstain from
the use Of intoxicating liquors and
drunkenness on duty, and sentenced
to be dismissed.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-02-08

Senator Boyd's geological survey
bill has passed both houses of the
legislature and ere this has been ap-
proved by the Governor. This is a
step in the right direction to say the
least Of it. While our State may not
contain hidden mines Of diamonds
and cold, there is likelihood Of
something valuable being found. It
IS worth trial anyway. Ii It IS
seen after two or four years that re-
suits will not be forthcoming >
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-02-08
FOR GREATER MISSISSIPPI

Devoted to the Industrial, Commercial and Agricul.
tural Devclcpmsnt Of the Wonderful Resources Of
the State items Of interest from all quarters.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-02-08
ROOSEVELT FOR MAYOR.

New York, Feb. 3.-The Mail S
special from Washington, D. c., says:
Coming from the White House today
after visit to President Roosevelt,
Jacob Riis, looking forward to 1909,
nominated the President for Mayor Of
New York He said:
~ would like to see the President
run for Mayor Of New York when he
completes his term in the White
House. tSa "a sssss zsax
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-02-08


Guntown in Lee county Is a good
section to tie to. The people up there
pay as they go and are in splendid cir
cumstances. The Hot Times records
the fact that last year Thomas Camp
bell sold chickens, eggs and butter to
the amount of $114.60, besides the
regular farm crops and that Austin
Means did nearly so well, cashlng IN
1926 during the same period. Chick
ems pay in Mississippi, and it is pass
ing strange that more Of our people
do not engage in their propagation.
They bring a good price at any season
Of the year and as for eggs, they are
worth 20 cents with the market full.
An esteemed newspaper man says:
"There is big money in farming where
land is worth the trouble OF cultl-
vation. The improvement Of the poor
spots on the farm is as important as
the cultivation Of the growing crops.
In which there is a big slug OF truth
| It IS undoubtedly poor economy to al
low the hill sides to wash into sullles
when with little care such can bt
prevented.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-02-08

There is a movement on foot to
Build an electric railroad from Wes-
SON to some point OH the Mississippi
Central railroad. Those behind the
movement assert that the movement
will assume definite shape within the
next few days. The electric line from
Jackson to Vicksburg and way sta
tions is experiencing another period
of activity and numerous surveys are
being made. Capt. Jones is building
line along the Gulf coast which will
soon be in operation from Gulfport
to Biloxi. The line from Moss Point
to Scranton and the Coast in report
fled some days since with the rail
road commission shows a handsome
profit, and the prospects for great
developments in the building of cleo
tric lines during the year 1906
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-02-08
By n. Z. BLAKEsLEE, Jackson. hiss.

I 1t M59ld be well if every voter in
the State could visit Jackson during
the session Of the legislature and
spend a week or so looking Iii upon
the law-making bodies at work. IT
would not%only acquaint them with
facts i'll eonnection with the State
Government<bnt would convince them
of the. CHARACTER Of men to select Id
The future for filing this doubly inn
portant office. The very ablest, safest
and most influential men should be
elected to make up the legislature
bodies. Because he is good fel-
low" and the people feel like doing
something for him is no reason why
he should Sbe sent to make laws for
the government of nearly two million
people. The legislator is equally I'M
portant with the officers for enforc-
ing the law, and just as safe and com
petent men should be selected to fill
that important station.
Tate county has a law and order
league that extends to every section
Of the county and is said to be work
ing splendidly III the way OF BRING
ing about better conditions and sup
Apressing crime. There is a need OF q
strong sentiment against crime IN our
State and it is to be hoped that some
plan will be devised to arouse our
good citizens to realization OF their
dutiex as such. The ever-ready gun
is TOO much in evidence and it stands
our people in hand to devise ways and
means for getting rid Of it. An Off
cial Of one Of the insurance companies
in conversation with the writer some
weeks since stated that while our fig
ures on healthfulness were undoubted-.
ly correct, that the death list from
.unshot wounds was something terri
ole. His company in very short
time had been called upon to pay sew
eral death claims from this cause
alone. This is sad commentary on
our State and it is time that all good
citizens get together and put a stop
to it.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-02-08

The Neshoba Democrat recorded
last week the killing Of shoat by j.
I. Long of that county that tipped
the beam at 545 pounds after being
dressed. w. H. Sanford Of the same
county day later brought in one that
weighed 765 pounds after being dress
ed That is couple of handsome
porkers and goes to show that Missis-
sippi is good State in which to raise
hogs. 1t is safe to predict that this
meat did not cost the gentlemen that
raised it three cents per pound. 1t
is high time that our smoke houses
were brought closer to home. Armour
and Cudahy have had a monopoly of
furnishing this staple necessity too
long and the sooner ouE~people arrive
at that conclusion the better for them.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-02-08

There is a measure pending before
the legislature at present that should
attract universal attention at the
hands Of the people Of our State, and
there is no doubt but that it should
become a law. There has beeii d de-
mand for such law for years, but
for some reason it has failed of pass
age heretofore. The sentiment that
demands it is so strong that there
seems to be every probability that it
will go through this time, The sub
stance Of the proposed measure Is as
follows: itBe it enacted by the leg
islature of the State of Mississippi,
that all, advertisements of sales to be
made under idortgag6 and deeds OF
trust executed on real estate; Which
is to be sold at public outcry in
public place shall have advertisement
Of same made in public newspaper
published in county where the real
estate is situated, not less than th1r-
ty days before the sale thereofj and
also all advertisements of sales to be
made under mortgage and deeds OF
trust executed on personal property
where the amount is $100 or over,
shall be made in public newspaper
published in the equity whers the sale
is to be made, not less than two weeks
before the date Of sale thereof; pro-
vided, if there be no newspaper pub
lished in county where sale is to be
made, same may be made iii any news
paper published in an adjoining coufl-
ty" The bill was introduced by Hon.
w. NJ. McAllister Of Wayne county,
who is a prominent member of the
House and will no doubt. push 1t
through. Mr. McAllister appreciates
the demand for such law, partlcu-
larly in the fact that too many poor
people are robbed of their belongings
where a mortgage has been made, no
tice Of which is posted In out-of-the-
way places and on the day of sale
there are no bidders. The newspapers
have long been calling for such a law,
and this is the time for them to give
to Mr.. McAllister the aid necessary
to get this bill through. The author
is a great friend to the newspapers as
well as the poor people Of the State.
His; proposed bill has merit and IS
worthy Of consideration and passage.
at the hands Of tl4e-laT@Alaking bodies
nov in session.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-02-08

= Mr.. R. Stark of near Ripley tried
long staple cotton last year and found
it profitable. He made a good yield
which brought him IA and l6 cents
per pound. Mr.. Stark is of the opin-
ion that the cotton made as much or
nearly so to the acre as short staple
and will likely plant largely of it next
year. R. B. Henderson, another good
farmer of that county sold during the
year just past 240 dozen of eggs, III
pounds Of butter, 64 chickens and 800
pounds Of meat. This speaks well for
Tippah county and goes to show what
a man can do up their if he will com
bine proper proportions of energy
and common sense. Mississippi is the
best State in the Union and the fact
is fast coming before the public.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-02-08

After month of session move has
at last been made to do something for
the protection Of Mississippi policy
holders in foreign life insurance COM
panies. Mr. Doty has introduced a
bill calling for the election Of di-
rector by Mississippi policy holders
in each of the old companies, said dl-
rector to be recognized in the manage
ment of the company's affairs. The
proposed law, while it may not be
lust what could be desired, is certain
'ly in the right direction. Our people
are deserving Of some protection and
this provides that they have repre-
sentation on the board of directors to
say the least. In the opinion OF the
writer, a good provision would be to
require all companies doing business
in the State to deposit with the State
Treasurer each year in approved Sc
curities, an amount sufficient to cover
the legal reserve computed by an ex-
perienced actuayy. Approved secu-
rites as now specified by the laws are
Mississippi securities, and such a law
would not only prove a protection to
the policy holder, but would bring into
great demand Mississippi bonds and
real estate mortgages and other forms
Of Indebtedness now constitution ap-
proved securities.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-02-08

The care Mississippi is taking of
her INDECENT Confederate Veterans IS
the admiration Of the whole country.
The Beauvoir home is coming for a
large share Of commendation and de-
servedly so. This is no more than
should be done for these gallant fel-
lows who so valliantly defended a
cause that they believed to be right,
and now that the shadows of evening
have fallen and find themselves with
out strength or the means Of support.
The legislative committee sent there
to examine conditions and make rec
concentrations for appropriations SUI
fcient to carry on the work paint IN
glowing colors the good the instltu-
ton is doing and it goes without say
ing that this is one thing the law-n1ak-
ings bodies will not haggle over In the
way Of money for support.
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DID NOT KNOW TT WAS ROLLED

Next is the egg race shouted the race-master at
the Sunday school picnic Chldren first from 10 to
Il years Oh what hustling and running At last the
children were standing in row, each holding spoon
with an egg on it in his mouth tone two three gol"
OF went the children swift arrows was the only
one who Jagged behind for did know that the eggs
We're boiled hard When halfway to the goal I
began to grow excited. Every one was ahead Of me-
except Ella Gone Of US must thought tsand it
must be l." Ella began to run. looked ahead and
saw that every at the goal except Ella and me
Why were the people eheeringf One look told me
that the others had empty spoons in their mouths Oh
such shouting Some cried, CELIA just win! Hooray'
Ealsi Others cried, "You make it, Gertrude, Hoo.
rayi Eia was fast gainngi Oh, three yards and
then the shouting stopped. Whys Surely Ella had wont
looked up and saw Ella walking refuctantiy off minns
her egg. The prize mine and surely deserved r.
after such thrilling game $3.50
Sixth Grade, --fserxrnae N;tcho1l
Madison School 1623 Park Avenua
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RoEY-PoLY THINGS.

Last year at picnic played many games. We
had pie-eating contest, sack and foot races
but none was as thrilling the eggcarryng contest
which all the boys took part. Each boy was given a
teaspoon and an egg The rather small and
and we started down the block I led at good rate
and was but few feet from the goal when stumbled
and fell the egg. As lay there, another boy
thru the air to the other side of the goal eggs the
other boys carried had fallen from their spoons the
beside me, began to laugh. Then did, too we were
laughing when the judge said 'seeing that they were
so near together think they both ought to have
So each received nice first baseman IS NIT.
Fifth Grade Herbert Clark
Garfield School. 22l9 Chicago Ave. 8.
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AN ACCIDENTAL DIP.

There was to be swimming race between two boys
from the swimming hole back to camp The water was
cold and high and it looked like rain They afraid
they could not swim far Soon after they started
Ray was ahead. Other boys kept close to them in a
boat. An hit Of the boys the shoulder and
he went under They all feared that he would be drowned
but he up again By that time, the other boy
about one rod ahead. The other and swan, and in
He swan hard and soon the When he was hit
with the all held breaths for fear he was go
ing to be drowned He the prize which bath
ingsuit Warren Chreiman,
Fifth Grade, 223 Twenty-eighth st.
Whittier School,
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TIE JOURNAL JUNIOR,
S u CHI C REA T FUN
Continued From Page One. }
JUST BROKE A FEW.
Honorable Mention. !

fDon't you begin to wash your dishes before tele-
phone to you' said to girl friend. of mine one day.
when we had planned to have thrilling dish washing
game Then ran into the house, called her up and told
her she might begin Oh, my! That's the second dish
I've broken on my side of the game,''I said. How I
did hurry! cut my finger and scratched my just
as had finished washing the dishes and ready to-
wipe them [ saw cream pitcher and upset it in the
dsh-water only to find it half full of I
vexed and then the telephone rang again. fare you
thru?, asked the other girl 81 finished quite awhile
ago, but broke three Dishes, IT only broke two,''
answered, "and tipped over pitcher of and
scratched myself Il m not thru yet either, you've
won the most thrilling game, I played,
Seventh Grade, Mabel Clausen.
Horace Mann School. .<v 1892 Park Ave.
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AND THE DooR LOCKED.

The most thrilling game played, was Run,
sheep, rum 1t was about O'Clock evening last
summer 1t turn to hide and leader told us
to hide In an old barn. This did, our great
SORROW for when closed the door it locked the
outside What were we to do if H should cry, tRun,
sheep, run?' But suddenly bright idea came to one
of the girls She said ttI viii crawl thru this little
window and unlock the door" Just as the lock was
as fast as could and barely reached the goal when
the other side came running IN But had our outs
again and that was all we wanted Next time we did
not nlde IN the barn. Alice Niche,
B Seventh Grade 3613 Elliot Ave
Horace Mann School. -. - ~ -41 =
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TO THE LoUDEsT BIDDER.

Two years ago this coming Christmas we were visit
ing my cousin Looking presents, discovered
taat my cousin had received the game of sp had
oIte1 pit advertised with pictures Of people
standing up at the table with card one hand and
me rest IN the other thought that it be fine
games proposed that we play but thew all said that
phey did not know how care there no direetionse,,
ASKED ashgo. we can learn how to play, know They
aly consented and we gathered around the table and
commenced It did not take long learn and we were
n nu1h ~ Corner on wheat! coer on rye,,
until the people IN the their hands to their
ears and finally and closed the doors We -
Sely gad because then could call all the louder
ooon we were tired and so hoarse that thew
couio nardy speak We thought it was about time to
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It was cold winter day and the children around
our house wanted me to come out and have SNOWFALL
time snowbaling the smaller ones After awhile the
game became very thrilling. It seemed as if were
having the worst of it. My snowbals nearly gone
while they had plenty. I had down my neck and
up my sleeves Everywhere they came after me
with their arms full Of snowbas At last was dis
eouraged and ran into the house. forgot that
Thrilling game.'' Hazel Bliss,
Sixth Grade, 1918 Chicago Ave.
Horace Mann School
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ON THE RINGING OF A BELL.

One Of the most thrilling games, is ssprisoneras
base Every recess several Of the girls play, each side
grow very excited players captured and put in
prison. and gaIlanty rescued by some Of their own
side The game also Leads to good natured quarrelS
when Mary else claims to have left her goal
hast and tags the opposing side The qusrels
seldom amount to than, ftYou did notfs Now
what the of arguingf You leave last ddnt
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IN TEE MERRY COURT

Going home night from school saw some girl
and boy friends playing tennis They asked me to come
and play, of the girls and went home where
left my coat and books. We hurried back and played
four We became enthusiastic over the second
game that forgot whose it was to serve Then
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AZ JUNIOR MINNEAPOLIS MORNING. JUNE 1904

the balls few back and forth in the air while each dis
puted over who was to Finally settled the dis
Puee by saying Il serve since you don't want tor
4 had better success when played with the girls Il
seemed to me had to chase the ball good deal and
was so excited that had to sit down on the grass
minute to cool off. -Harriet Raobm.1n
A Seventh Grade 2819 Grand Ave- g
Whittier School.
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.AAne.

stop, and as the Christmas dinner ready we did
but have never played game more thrilling than
pit III Helen Carpenter
Eighth Grade, 1854 Laurel Ave-
Emerson School. ~ ~. ---@ e.
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route Before leaving however they warned us that
We took any shortcuts would be considered prison
ers After counting 500 by fves started together
looking cautiously either side for fear be
caught Back Of the first empty house, E. was taken
prisoner: When her captor touched her she obliged
to stand still while the rest of fed screaming flike
hoodiums" neghbor told U.S. Only three out of ten
girls of whom not one reached grandma So and
was frightened half out Of my wits by being hidden in
the burned house. Alice King,
Eighth Grade, ...s. - 1886 Nicollet Ave.
Emerson School
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