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The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
West Point Bonds Floated.

The city of West Point has just dis
posed of $4,000 worth of school house
bonds to Cincinnati parties at a pre-
MUM of S1,225, the bonds bearing 4
per cent. interest. This is an excep-
tional premium upon municipal bonds,
and puts a stamp of approval upon
West Points credit.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
Change in College Ownership.

DR.. 1. w. Cooper, president of Whit
worth college, at Brookhaven, has pur-
chased the interest of Rev. H. G. Haw-
kins in the institution, and Mr.. Hawkins
sewers his connection with the college.
The business arrangement also con-
cludes DR.. Cooper's connection with
Port Gibson Female college, of which
Mr.. Hawkins will have sole charge,
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
Dr.. Jordan on Earthouakes.

San Jose, Ca1.-Dr. Davii Starr
jordan, in his lecture delivered at the
Unitarian church, located the origin
Of the recent seismic disturbance in
Behrdng sea and prophesied that the
next center of trouble would be in the
vicinity of San Leandro and Hay.
wards. Cal.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
A Bloody Duel.

Paris-The scene of tumultuous dis
orier which marked the enactment OF
the law restoring Alfred Dreyfus to
the army was followed by a bloody
duel In which Under Secretary OF
State Sarraut was dangerously wound
ed by the sword of M. Pugliesi-Conti.
The duel assumed the aspect of a
veritable conflict between the govern
ment and the opposition, as M. Sar-
raut's seconds were Ministers Glenn
enceau and Thomson, while M. Pug
liesi-C ontf's we're M. Millevoye ami
Gen. Jacquart, who were drawn IRON
the elements which bitterly resist the
governments rehabilitation of Drey-
frs
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
Lumbermen Meet.

The session of the South Mississippi
Lumbermen's Association held at Hat
tiesburg was of brief duration, there
being a small attendance. 1t was de-
cided that in order for the association
to accomplish results it would be neces-
sary to increase the membership, and
after adopting plans to interest the
1ill men and buyers of the territory
an adjournment was had until Aug. Is.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
TWO REPUBLICS At WAR
GUATEMALA AND SALVADOR
MAKE DECLARATION.
First Victory Reported For Guate-
maians, Who In Turn Are De-
feated BY Rebels.

Panama-Salvador and Guatemala
are at war. An engagement has been
fought, in which the Salvadorean
army was defeated and former PreA-
dent Regalado, leader Of the Saliva
dorean troops, was killed. The Sal
vadorean army retreated, and the
Guatemalans followed, and it is said
have invaded Honduras.
In the meantime, Guatemalan rebels
are reported to have defeated a de-
tachment of Guatemalans. Gen. To
ledo, leader Of the revolutionists, has
secured some good artillery, and has
a number of Americans in his ranks
as soldiers of fortune.
President Cabrera of Guatemala
heads a force of 5000 troops, and IL
believed to have the situation we'll in
hand. The clash between Guatemala
and Salvador is evidently owing to
the open assistance Salvador was CIV
ing Guatemalan rebels. 1t ID also re-
ported that Nicaragua will as sist
Guatemalan revolutionists!
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20

They say that when a member OF
the douma wants to insult the speaker
he calls him a "pogromostovitch-
scheik." But, il is to be hoped, not all
at one sitting. The word used at Wash
ington is much shorter, and can be
chucked backward and forward with
out the slightest difficulty.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
southweetern Minera Il work.

Kansas City-Bennett Brown. COM
missioner of the Southwestern Inter-
state Coal Operators association, an
nounced that practically all troubles
between operators and miners have
been settled, and all mines are in op-
eration.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
Blackburn for Governor.

Paducah, Ky.-Former Congressman
G. K. Wheeler stated tonight that
United States Senator Joe Blackburn
would announce for governor before
next Saturday night, and that Ollie
James will not make the race. He will
oppose Hager, the administration cam
didate. Many prominent Democrats
had asked Wheeler to run, being as
sured of Blackburn's support, but he
says he is out OF public life. Black
burn and his friends will hold a confer
ence in Louisville within q few days.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
ouakes in New Mexico.

Albuquerque. N. M.-Two distinct
shocks OF earthquake were felt here
and at Socorro, San Marcial and 9th.
or towns south OF Albuquerque. Con.
siderable damage was done to build
ings. This was the second seismic
disturbance at Socorro within ten
days, and people are sleeping out Vi
doors.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
lett confesses He Killed Marcum.

Beattyville, Ky,-Curtis Jett took
the witness stand in the Hargis trial,
admitted the assassination of Marcum,
and told the name in which the
crime was committed. Mr.. Marcum
had prosecuted me in several cases,
and was my bitterst enemy, and l
am the man who killed him." said Jett.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
rhe Vatican crumbIina.

Rome-It has long been known that
some parts Of the vatican are in bad
condition, but 1t has just been discov-
ered that the palace IL practically
falling to pieces. Even the corner
where the pope's apartment Is situat-
ed needs strengthening. and the pom
tin Is moving out.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20

There is a report that the Standard
Oil Company is going to increase its
capital to $500, 900, 900. oh, well, that
is a mere matter of figures. People
lose their reckoning in the embarrass.
ment of hundreds of millions. There
are many who would have supposed
that the capital was that already.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
The sultan of Morocco III.

Paris-A dispatch to the Echo de
Paris from Tangier says the sultan OF
Morocco is seriously Ill of typhoid fe-
yer. Singers and dancers are execut-
ing symbolic songs and dances before
him, with the object of driving away
the evil spirits which are believed to
be causing his illness.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
Farmers Institute.

President Brown of the Yazoo Coun-
ty Farmers Union that a
farmers institute will be held in Yazoo
City on Tuesday, July "A, under the
supervision of Prof. E. R. Lloyd of the
Agricultural and Mechanical College.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
Three Men Killed in Wreck.

Petersburg, Ind.-Spikes driven
tight into the Southern railway switch
at the Jackson mine siding, eight
miles west Of here. caused the wreck
of the fast west-bound freight and
the death Of three Of its crew-John
B. Tanning, fireman; W. B. McWil-
iiams, engineer, and Luther Cape
heart. brakeman.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
Powers REDUCING Armies,

Lcndon-England, France and Italy
have taken the lead in. a plan for a
reduction in the size of the great
armies of Europe. England will re!
duce her army 100000 men, and
France and Italy 10000 zach.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
sehool.hlp Reported Ashore.

Gibraltar-1t Is reported here that
the New York s~choolship st. Marys
has gone ashore at Cape Spartel, on
the northwest coast Of Morocco, at
the entrance to the strait of Gibraltar.
Tugs are on the way to the aid OF
the stranded vessel.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20

A congressman has discovered that
the cocktail cherry is picked green
and colored with poisonous dye. That
is, he thinks he has. Somebody ought
to stop and think occasionally about
how much work and expense it must
involve to produce some of the frauds.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
Italians XIII a Deputy eheriff.

La Crosse, Wis.-Deputy Sheriff
Hammill of Pierce county, Wis, was
killed and City Marshal Issacs Of
Prescott, Wis, dangerously injured in
an attempt to arrest members of q
gang of Italian laborers near Pres
colt for violating the state game law.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
Observation Tower.

The Vicksburg National Military
Park commission has been given au-
thority from the war department to
erect an 80-foot steel observation tower
in the park. The tower will afford the
chance to see for many miles around
Vicksburg.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
INDIAN COTTON TREE
Becomes a New Factor in the Spin
ming Trade.

Washington. The bureau of COM
merce and labor calls attention to :
discovery which it is claimed will revo-
lutionize the cotton industry of India
by increasing the cotton production of
that country.
J.. r. Spence, of the Wellas cotton
plantation, Deese, India, in an article
in the London Commercial Intelligencer,
says:
81 have had the good fortune to dis
cover that there exists a tree, practi-
cally indigenous, at present growing
in various parts of the Madras and Bonn
bay presidencies, which produces cot
ton infinitely superior, both in classif.
cation and staple, to American cotton,
and in classification alone cannot be
equalled in Egypt.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
Wanted to Sit Behind the Roosevelts

Oyster Bay, N. Y.-President and
Mrs. Roosevelt attended service this
morning at Christ Church, as is their
custom. Mrs. Esac. who has made fire.
quent visits to Oyster Bay for the pur-
pose of obtaining an interview with
Mrs. Roosevelt, went to the church and
demanded that she be shown to a seat
Immediately behind the presidential
party. She was given a seat on the OPP
posite side, where she remained for a
short time and went outside, where she
waited until the president went away,
without making any demonstration.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20

A revival was held at Potts Camp,
the services being conducted by Rev.
Robert Clark of Columbus. Much in
terest was manifested in the meeting.
There were twenty-one additions to the
church.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
preyfus Reinstated.

Despite this sanguinary conflict,
laws were finally enacted by the
chamber of deputies reinstating Drey-
Gus. who obtains the rank of a chief Of
squadron Of artillery, and Picquart,
who is made a brigadier-general. Both
houses were overwhelmingly favora-
bic to Dreyfus and Picquart.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
Twins Five Times.

Cleveland, O.-For the fifth time
the stork has LETT twins at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. David Goldman. They
have IA living children, and Goldman
says he aspires to be the father OF
IL more,
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
Accidentally Shot.

Little Estelle Dudley vas accident
ally shot at Utica with a 22-gauge rife.
The little girl and several other chill
dren yer playing with the loaded gun,
when it accidentally exploded. The
ball entered her cheek and came out
through the mouth.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
O Need Rain.

The farmers around Mt. Pleasant
cannot figure out more than an so per
cent cotton crop, and unless timely
rains r received the n crop will be
almost a total failure.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
PIanino arvan,s Retention.

New York-Mr. VIM. ]. Bryan will
be received at the Battery August 30,
at 4 p. M, and will be escorted up
Broadway by a great procession. Will
make headquarters at Hotel Victoria.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20

The president of France says there
is not a peasant in that country who
does not know President Roosevelt's
name. Only a few of the " gentlemen
of France" however, know how to pro
nOunce It.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20

If the administration charges against
pie must reach the appalling conc!u-
sion that they have been eating a great
deal more than their peck of dirt"
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
State Fair.

The directors of the State Fair AS
ISOLATION n quite hopeful as to the
prospects for the 1906 exposition, with
sufficient capital in sight and on hand
to carry out all their plans, and to make
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
Gulf Coast C~hautauqua.

The Gulf Coast Chautauqua held at
Gulfport, which has just closed, was
brilliant success y
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20

1t must have been lots easier for the
children of long ago to have been
bright in geography before America
was discovered, and other countries
Were explored.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20

By following physical culture pre-
scriptions faithfully a girl may in the
course of six weeks be able to fasten
the third button from the top in her
waist that buttons down the back.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20

Here is a pointer for daughter:
When the mother of a family has some
style to her it is a pretty good indica-
ton the girls don't leave her with all
the work to do.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
Pheips stokee aocIaliat.

New York.. g. Phelps Stokes,
who for several years has devoted
himself to work in the slums Of the
city, has formally announced that he
will cast his lot with the socialists
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20

Every man must be his W doctor.
and decide what is best in his case.
The doctors and philosophers do not
agree on anything.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
Peace Move in WASHINGTON.

Washington-The state department
has taken steps to intervene between
BILE bring, about peace. The United
States ministers to both republics
have been instructed to use their good
offices to that end. g.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
Factory Fire In Chicago.

Chicago-The factories OF the Car
los Deckmeyer Box Co. and the Heath
& Milligan Paint Co. were destroyed
by IRE. The loss Is estimated at
$780, 00.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20

Mrs. Thaw is said to have told her
husbands counsel the story of her life.
Probably the public will be better OF
If counsel keep it to themselves.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20

Of course you have often remarked
that while you are compelled to work
Is hours a day, others SLOUGH and loaf
and seem to get along all right.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20

The English physician who says Isl
lence will cure v women and de-
Law the coming of wrinkles" is sus-
pected of being tricky.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20

The honk-honk of the wild goose
presages cooler weather, while the
honk-honk of the chauffer presages
hotter lingual atmosphere.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20

There is many a man who can af-
ford better, who wears clothes that are
not fit for anything except to go black
berrying in.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20

2. p. Landrum was appointed special
judge by the governor to preside over
the circuit at West Point. The critical
illness Of Judge Dunn's wife prevented
his attendance.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20

1t is quite possible that ]. Ogden Ar
mour and John D. Rockefeller are both
of the opinion that this country Is not
what it used to be.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20

Very often it is said that the Angel
of Death has called for a man, when
it would be more fitting if he had been
called for by a fire engine.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
Hear.t viii Run lndependert.

New York-Representative William
r. Hearst has made 1t known through
his friends that he will run as an in
dependent democratic candidate for
governor this fall.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
aourke Cochran to Wed.

Manila-The announcement ID male
of the engagement of Miss Annie Iie,
daughter of Gov.-Gen. Ide, and Bourke
Cochran. The wedding will IN
Washington next fall.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
Three Italians Blown to Pieces.

Three Italians Blown to Pieces.
Chicago-Three Itahan laborers
were blown to pieces, three others
were fatally injured, and several 9th
ers badly hurt by an explosion which
wrecked q shanty in the Mclaughlin
stone quarry at Ballwood, a short dis
lance northwest of Chicago. 1t is be-
lieved to have been the work Of rob-
bers.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20

Gave Life for Mothers Good Name.
Hopkinsville, Ky.-Brice Edwards
and Walter Pettus met at the depot.
Edwards accused Pettus of maligning
his mother and struck him over the
head with a heavy board. Pettus drew
his knife and plunged It into Edwards
side. killing him. Pettus escaped.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20

The English have lost their rever-
ence for our esteemed multi-million-
aires so completely as to call them
"multies."
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
Published Weekly.
Rust gathers on almost everything
excepting imaginary damages.

Justice Brewer says that Secretary
Taft is "the politest man alive" He
must be putting gas into the Taft bal
Inn
The Tupelo journal., 1906-07-20
Marblehead Sails.

Panama-The United States cruiser
Marblehead has sailed to protect the
interests of American citizens in Sal
vador and Guatemala.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24
SOUTH NEWFANE.

H. Julian Morse returned to Chicago
Saturday.
Ray Ingraham went to eufleld, Conn,
to work for Z. N. Stratton.
Mrs Alvin White Of wardsboro is visit
ing her cousin, Mrs. Matte Williams.
Rollin Manley and Miss Jennie Hes
cock took the excursion to Lake Sunapee
last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Powers's daughter
and granddaughter OF Bernardston visit
ed them this week.
Mrs. Sam H. Morse left this week for
Massachusetts and Connecticut, where
she will spend a few weeks visiting.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hescock and son,
Warren, OF Greenfield, Mass, are visit
ing Mr.. Hescock's mother and brother.
Mrs. Hanscom, who has frequently
spent the summer with her sister, Mrs.
z. NJ. Dexter, is at Red Gables, N. H.,
this year.
Mrs. Mary Howe Burton Of Lancaster,
Mass. and Col. and Mrs. Miles OF Brat
tleboro We're guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. E.
NJ. Dexter Thursday.
News has been received from ]. p.
Bruce, who is at the Lynch hospital in
Brattleboro, that he is gaining and will
be able to return home soon.
Misses Verna and Iva Stratton OF Suf-
field, Conn.,, came on Saturday and have
Deen VISITING ITlenuS ana 1eldIlNeS. MISS
Verna left Thursday to visit in New
Hampshire. They will Feturn to their
| home early in September to attend the
Connecticut Literary institution, which
begins its session Sept. IL.
A very enjoyable AFFAIR occurred last
week Thursday when Mr.. and Mrs. c. L.
Dexter gave q 6 o'clock dinner to the city
colony. The spacious dining room ac-
commodated rs people, 20 of whom were
seated at one table, (the son and daugh-
ter having table by themselves in the
Jingle nook"). The table was profusely
decorated with sweet peas and maiden
| hair. This with the candelabra and
| shaded hanging lamps gave charming
and festive appearance, enhanced by the
| beautiful dresses of the ladies. The
after dinner speeches were of a congrat-
| ulatory nature in that Mr.. Dexter had the
| courage to rebuild after the disastrous
| fire Of three years ago. when his hand
some summer home in this little village
| went up in flame and smoke with all its
/ beautiful furnishings just as the family
were to move into it. The ''colony of
cousins" feared for a time that the
home might not be rebuilt and that this
| large number of relatives might after
these many years be separated during the
vacation season, but they now rejoice
| that these estimable people are still
here in their handsome home. e. NJ.
Dexter called the company to order after
/ dinner and his happy speech was followed
by remarks of many present, among them
being Capt Aldrich, +. c. Morse, William
Dole, ]. L. Morse, ]. E. Morse, Mrs. Love
and others. Mrs. Harrison Aldrich read
an original poem entitled Evolution"
touching lightly on habits and habitations
Of men from the time when they dwelt
in caves by the sea- to this day OF
luxury and extravaganza. The evenings
entertainment closed with cards and So
liability
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24

Whitingham's first "Old Home Week"
has come and gone. The principal ex-
ercises were held in Jacksonville. The
weather was all that could be desired.
There were picnlcs, family gatherings,
musicales, suppers and old home comings,
whist party at Knights of Honor han
Wednesday evening, a musicale and
whist party at Glen House halle Friday
evening" a Murdoch reunion at Mrs.
Abigail Kingsbury's Friday and a grand
picnic, with an attendance of 100 at e. S.
Allen and sons Saturday, and reunions
at the churches Sunday.
The principal exercises of the week
were held Thursday, August 16. With
booming Of cannon the day opened. The
literary exercises at Glen House hall at
10 a. M, occupied three hours and consist
ed music by Trentina band of Reads
boro, which discoursed at the several
events of the day; prayer by Rev. Ernest
Staples Of Springfield, Mass, singing by
q double quartet from the east part of
the town, Miss Estella e. Butterfield ac-
companist; singing by quartet from the
west part of the town, Miss Margaret
Morris accompanist; solo, Mrs. Rena A.
Cutting; banjo solos by Hal V. Morse,
Athol: mandolin solos, Myron Bickford Of
Springfield, Mass; piano duet by Misses
Butterfield and Stetson; short addresses
by Hon. Samuel o. Lamb, Bert H. Winn
and Frank ]. LAWYER Of Greenfield, Mass;
Rev. N. d. Sherman. Elijah S. Allen and
Charles s. Chase OF Nottingham, DR..
]. b. Larned Northampton. Mass, Henry
A. Bowen of Shelburne Falls, Frank Car
penter OF Boston, H. w. Brigham OF
winchester. N. H, Fred w. Chase OF
Pawnee, Neb. Charles F. Brown Of Rob-
erts, Ill, and Prof. Edgar R. Brown OF
Newark, N. ]. Others were expected,
among them DR.. F. d. Stafford OF North
Adams Alonzo Green of Boston and Hon.
Henry Winn OF Maiden, Mass, and
others. Russell d. Brown OF North
Adams delivered an original poem appro-
pirate for the occasion. Hon. A. A. But
terfield presided and gave an appropriate
address Of welcome.
After spending an hour for dinner the
committee on sports, w. A. Wilcox secre-
tary, entertained all on Church street, and
prizes were won as follows:
100 yard dash-1st, Blanchard OF North
Adams; I'd. Winfred Wheeler, Readsboro;
Sd, d. Stone, Rowe.
Hurdle race. 220 yards-1st, Blanchard !;
I'd, Barlow, Wilmington; Sd Winfield
Wheeler.
Three-legged race-1st, Arthur Dali
rymple and c. Reed; I'd. McDermott
and Barlow; Sd, r. Reed and N. Plumb.
Sack Race-Ralph Parker; I'd, Frank E.
Sprague.
Relay race-1st, D. Stone w stone,
Ashton; I'd, Parker. Frank Allen. Roy
Cain.
Tug OF war-George H. Coleman and
w. A. Wilcox captains Colemans COM
pany won.
At p. m. the ball game was called on
Robertss fiat, Wilmington and Whiting
ham boys were again arrayed against
each other and played a fine game. The
score was 2 to 0 in favor Of Whitingnam.
Murray Pierce Of Colrain was umpire.
In the evening came the reunion dance
at Glen House hall in which l25 couples
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24
MILLlAMsvlLLE.

Mrs. George Tiffany and son, Galen, OF
walpole are visiting Mrs. John Lewis.
The second team will play the Dover
nine next Saturday on the home ground.
Paul Stratton Of Springfield, Mass, is
visiting his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. H. Stratton.
The road commissioner is greatly i'm
proving the highway in the village by
putting in gravel and new culverts.
Mrs. c. c. Hovey has gone to a sani-
tarium at Baldwinsville, Mass, hoping
the change will benefit her health.
A. Z. Stratton left Tuesday for Spring
field, Mass. where he hopes to get en-
ployment in an automobile factory.
Fears are held for the safety OF Rev.
and Mrs. Arms, who were formerly To-
Gated here, and who are now residents OF
Conception, Chile, where the terrible
earthquake occurred.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. e. Fox and daughter
OF Cincinnati, Ohio, who are spending
some time at Childs's Tavern in VIII
minGton, and cousin, Miss Addie Hill OF
New York city, visited at c. Z. Perry's
last week.
The Juniors defeated team from West
Dummerston last Saturday. Goodrich
pitching a fine game. This makes his
third victory this season with no defeats
Baker OF the Williamsville team made a
double play unassisted.
The second team defeated the Yves
Dummerston team Saturday, score 1871
A very pretty feature OF the game was
when F. d. Putnam came to the bat the
first time. Mr.. Mum OF Holyoke stepped
out into the diamond and in behalf OF the
ladies Of the audience presented Mr.. Put
nam with a large bouquet Of golden glow
Mr.. Putnam responded by making a hi
and run, the only one Of the game fo
him. We would suggest that a bouquet
be given each time he comes to the bat
hereafter. White played an errorless
game at second, accepting every chance
that came his way. T. Clark of West
Dummerston made a grand stand catch
of a fly in deep field with one hand
West Dummerston used two pitchers
Burnett and Baldwin, while Moore pitch
ed the whole game for Williamsville.