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The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
VETERANS ASK FOR PENSIONS.
Thousands Are Applying Under the
New Law.

Washington, D. C.-Commissioner
of Pensions Warner states that 1885,
900 applications for pensions have
been filed under the service pension
law enacted during the last month Of
the session of congress just closed.
The commissioner estimates that
300, 900 applications will be embraced
under the new law, which allows the
granting of a pension for service in
the Mexican and civil wars at the rate
of SIP a month to veterans 62 years
old; SIS to those 65, and $40 to those
20 years old.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
Will Make Cotton Bagging.

Pursuant to the resolution adopted at
the State convention of the Farmers
Union, in Jackson, pledging the mem
bers to use cotton bagging in preparing
the 1907 crop for market, arrangement
has been made by Chairman H. W..
Bradshaw, of the executive committee,
and Secretary G. W. Russell for he
manufacture of cotton bagging for this
purpose. 1t is estimated that if all the
farmers in Mississippi use cotton bag
cling, instead of the material generally
in use, about rs, 1000 bales of the State
crop would be consumed at home.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
Bov Commits Suicide.

Carterville, Ml.-John Smith, fifteen
years old, and threatened with
arrest for selling q calf hide q
week ago and in hiding since. was
found dead, with q broken neck, in
the Fordville church, having commit.
ted suicide. He had raised one end
Of a heavy roll-top desk and, putting
his neck under the foot-rest connect
ing two sections of the desk. had
knocked away the prop, allowing the
heavy desk to fall on his throat, frac-
turing his neck and strangle him to
death.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
THlRTY-FouR LIVES LOST.
Two Vessels Founder During a Heavy
Gale in the North Sea.

Berlin, Germany.-A dispatch from
Cuxhaven reports the loss of "a lives
by the laundering of two vessels-a
German cargo steamer, the George
Wottern and a trawler-during =
heavy gale in the North sea.
The dispatch says no further de-
tails have~been received, but that It
is believed those drowned comprised
all aboard both vessels.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
Baptist Exhibit.

The Baptists of Mississippi will join
in the collection of an exhibit to be
placed in the Baptist memorial build
ing at the jamestown Exposition. Hon.
E. W. Stephens, of Columbia, Mo-,
president of the Southern Baptist con-
vention, is urging the members OF the
Baptist clergy throughout the State to
oo-nparata
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
THE L MUST GO.
Knoxville Votes by Nearly 1000 Votes
to Close Them.

Knoxville, Tenn.-Knoxville, by a
majority of nearly 1000 votes, de-
cided Monday that the saloons must
go. Under a state law granting incor-
porated cities tie right to say whether
or not they desire saloons, an election
was held as an expression of senti-
ment. Six months time will be al
lowed the saloons to close.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
Broke Worlds Bowling Record.

Denver, Colin the tournament OF
the Western Bowling congress, l.
R. Everhart, of Kansas City (Mo.)
B%runswicks, and Tony Voght, of the
Kansas City Crescents, broke the
worlds record for two-men teams in
the tournament bowling with a score
of 1929. Everhart rolled 668 and Voght
631 in the three games.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
A Descendant Of jefferson.

GAINESVILLE, Mo.-Dr. Cary Ran.
dolph aBnkhead, a lineal descend
of of Thomas Jefferson, died at
his home in gainesville, Pike county,
aged 70. He had ~practiced medicine
there for over so years. Nine children
survive him. all of them residents in
Pike county.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
Patterson Sells Tribune STICK.

Chicago, Ill.-Robert W. Patter-
son, editor-in-chief Of the Chicago
Tribune, and son-in-law of the late Jo-
seph Medill, has parted with his per-
sonal holdings in the Tribune to Me-
dill Mccormick, business manager of
the Tribune and son of Robert H. Nc
Cormick, former ambassador to Rus.
STA and to France.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
sues for SIS. 900 Damages.

Unable to find a ticket he had bought
and placed in his pocket, Martin Jones
alleges that he was elected by the con-
ductor from a moving Alabama and
Vicksburg passenger train and had his
shoulder broken. He brings suit for
S.. 900 therefor.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
The Oyster Industry.

The advent of warm weather has di-
verified the oyster industry on the Mis-
sissippi coast from the raw shipper to
the canning factory, and the shipments
of b~ivalves in bulk will be rather linn
tied during the remainder OF the sea-
son, which will be brought to a close
on Nav Is.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
MAN DISGUISED AS A WOMAN.
Invades Home Of Judge Hargis and At
tempts to Kill Him

Lexington, Ky.-A man disguised
as a woman invaded the home of
Sunday night, and attempted to
kill him. A nephew of Hargis saw the
intruder in the kitchen and fired, scar
ing him away.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22

Charles Curtis, who was lately elect
ed to the United States senate from
Kansas, is more completely American
than any other member of that body.
Ills mother was a full-blooded Kaw
Indian. Mr.. Curtis has served in the
house of representatives IA years.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
schmitz Assures Roosevelt.

San Francisco, Cal.-Mayor Eugene
Schmitz has sent to President Roose-
welt the following telegram: AT a
regular meeting of the board Of edu-
cation today resolutions agreed upon
will be adopted. Would suggest that
notice of dismissal of suit by you same
day. Will live up to spirit and letter
of agreement"
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
Shoe House Destroyed.

Cumberland, Md.-The four-story
brick building of the Maryland Shoe
Co. here was burned Saturday. The
loss is 100000; insurance, $50, 900.
The Queen City hotel and the whole
sale house of ]. G. Orrick & Son caught
fire, but were saved.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
Sunday School Convention.

The State Sunday school convention
will be held at Natchez from May l6 to
Is, inclusive. Several of the most
noted Sunday school workers in Amer
lea will be present and deliver ad-
dresses.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
corn and Cotton club.

County Superintendent OF Education
Otken has called a meeting at Magnolia
March % of the young men OF the
schools of Pike county to organize Q
boys corn and cotton club, the purpose
OF which is to instill knowledge Of
scientific farming.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
District Pythian Meeting.

On March % a district meeting OF
Pythians will be held at Holly Springs
which will be of great interest to mem
bers of the order who may attend.
Several high grand lodge officers and
prominent Pythians will be present.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22

IT am told" said the customer in the
operating chair, that there are more
persons in the world than any one OF
them has hairs on his head" Really,
sir!" said the hairdresser. Then 1t
follows that two persons at least must
have the same number of hairs on
their heads!" Is that a fact?
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22

A child was born on board an ele-
waited train in New York the other
day. The subway would have been a
more up-to-daie place for this to hap
pen, but you can't expect the stork to
visit the subway.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
Tom Johnson and BRYAN.

Cleveland, Ohio-William Jennings
Bryan will make the race for
the presidency in 1908, under the per
sonal direction of Mayor Tom l.. john
son of this city, according to the an.
nouncement printed in the mayors Of
fetal political organ.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
Archie Roosevelt Out Of Dance,

Washington, D. C.-Archie Roose
welt, who has been suffering from
diphtheria for the last ten days,
was reported to be quite out Of danger
today. He passed a good night and a
steady Improvement shown since Fri
dav continues.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
Argentine Loan Confirmed.

Buenos Ayres, Argentina.-Argen-
tine Minister of finance De La Boso
confirms the report OF negotiations in
London for a loan of $4,000, 600. He
claims the arrangements are almost
completed. The loan will bear 5 per
cent interest.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22

Against Corporation Contributions.
Des Moines, lathe Iowa leg
has enacted. with the pas
sage In the lower house, q law to pre-
vent corporations contributing to cam
paign funds.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
$4,000 for jamestown.

jefferson City, Mo.-The house
Friday passed the senate bill APP
propriating $4,000 for Missouri's
building and exhibit at the jamestown
exposition. The legislature appropri-
ated $4,000 two years ago.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
Soil Experts at Work.

Government experts and soil survey
ors are at work in Jasper county max
ing Investigations for the department
of agriculture. The surveyors are
going down deep into the soil, to a
depth of three feet or more, and are
taking out samples of the different
layers or deposits, for the purpose OF
analysis.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
The Central and the State.

Springfield, Ill.-Senate bills appro-
priating $4,000 and 100000 for the
use of the attorney geenral and gov
ernor, respectively, in the prosecution
of the slut against the Illinois Cen
trail railroad, and the investigation
necessary to the suit, passed the house.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22

Cincinnati. Ohio.-The Ohio con-
tinues to rise slowly, recording Az
feet above the danger line. Cool and
clear weather gave some promise, but
the fullness of the rivers above held
q threat Of worse to come.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
Epworth League.

The fifth annual convention of the
Epworth League will be held at Laurel
March 1881, inclusive.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
A Statewide Primary.

Lincoln, Neb.-The house, after
many hours of debate, reported the
statewide primary nomination bill
for passage. 1t provides for doing
away entirely with the convention sys-
tenn of nominations.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
Witnessed victoria's Coronation.

Paola, Kas.-John Turner, who was
intimately acquainted with Charles
Dickens, the author, died at his home
here. aged 81. He was born in York,
England, and early in life entered the
British navy. He witnessed the cor
nation OF, Queen Victoria.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
Railroads Protest.

All railroads in the State have joined
in a formal protest to the railroad COM
mission against the enforcement of the
2-eent interchangeable mileage order.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
Prisoner Pardoned.

The governor has granted a pardon
to W. N. Majors, who was sent ub from
Leake county in 1908 for a term 81 seven
years for m~anslaughter. The Prisoner
is in a precarious state Of health.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22

The refusal of the Rothschilds to
lend Brazil $25, 900, 900 indicates that,
however strong Germans interest In
Berlin may be, she is more interested
in her pocketbook.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
No Color Line.

Washington, D. C.-The p~ostoffice
department does not intend to-
draw the color line In the matter Of
white and negro railway mail clerks
working together On the same runs.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22

Legislature and Hor Springs Races.
Little Rock, Ark.-The charter OF
the Oaklawn Jockey Club at Hot
Springs will probably be attacked by
the legislature.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
Tilted swain Shoots Girl.

New Orleans, La.-Whitney Mo
lier, aged 81, shot and killed his
sweetheart, Edna Dobson. aged II. at
Point Alahachie, and then killed him.
self. He had asked her repeatedly to
marry him, and she had refused.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
MUST GO TO TRIAL
CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT
sUSTAINS JUDGE DUNNE.
WRIT OF PROHIBITION DENIED RUFF
Mayor Schmitz Asks fer a Separate
Hearing, and His Case Will
Be Called Today.

San Francisco, Cal.-The state SUI
preme court denied the application
made by the attorneys for Abraham
Ruef Tor a writ of prohibition to pre-
vent Judge Dunno from proceeding
with the trial pending the disposition
of the writ or error to the Unitel
States supreme court by Judge Heb
hard
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
Salt Lake Road Tied Ur.

Los nAgeles, Gait is announced
by the Salt Lake road officials that it
will probably be three weeks before
the line will be restored and through
traffic between here and Salt Lake re-
sumed.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
An Anti-Fraternity Law.

Topeka, Kas.-The senate has
passed the anti-fraternHy bill al
ready passed by the house, which
makes it unlawful for high school stu
dents to belong to f~raternities.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22

Vice Chancellor Alfred Hume will re-
mail in active charge OF affairs at the
University of Mississippi until after
the close OF the present term and is
now directing preparations for the June
commanceman exercises.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
improvements at Mammoth Springs.

A new company has just completed a
deal for the purchase of Mammoth
Springs. a health and summer resort
near Hattiesburg. The company will
expend S1OO, 900 in the development OF
the property, putting in a large hotel,
many cottages, a sanitarium, audito-
rum, gymnasium, and other features.
Franchise has already been taken out
for an electric railway to connect the
springs with Hattiesburg.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
Pope to Investigate Panamaian Affairs.

Pope to Investigate PanamaIan Affairs.
Rome, Italy.-Teh pope has de-
cided to send a special commissioner
to Panama to study the conditions Of
the Italians employed there. Reports
have been received here that the cir
cumstances of these laborers are most
distressing.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22

A gentleman in Connecticut has
been forced to pay $40 for a hug. He
hasn't said whether he got his mon
ey's worth or not.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
a. q. Horse Elies, Convention.

The honorable chairman-We will
now consider the question Of automo-
biles, the alarming increse of which
seriously threatens the future Of u
Professionalism.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
Kino Carlos to Gross ocean.

Rio Janeiro, Brazil.-King Carlos
of Portugal, according to a cable dis
patch from London, expects a visit to
Rio Janeiro and Buenos Ayres, whence
he will go to Loanda in Africa.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22

President Castro is sick and
swamped with troubles. He hasn't
had a good time lately.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-03-22
Decision Of the Court.

The decision of the court is as fol
lows:
I'VE are satisfied that the writ of
error. if 1t was properly granted, does
not act as a stay of proceedings in the
court having jurisdiction over the in
dictment. The petition is denied"
The a S of Mayor Schmitz, indicted
with Ruef for extortion on five counts,
was called. Counsel announced that
the defendant was ready, but demand
ed a separate trial. Mayor Schmitz IN
nounced his readiness to go to trial,
and Judge Dunno set the case for
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
LADIES' TAILORED SUITS.

AT $500 isa very handsome Broad.
cloth garment In blue, brown and black.
Jacket IL single breast, half loose fitting
front and fitted back A fatty applied
stitched collar and lapel, Tapped seams,
back and front ornamented with straps
OF double-stitched material Skirt is
made nine gore disposed in side plaits,
stitched down to little above the knee
and one fold Of material supplies the
trimming at bottom.
At $3.50 is very attractive Suit
made of goods with white thread run
ming through it. Coiors are blue and
brown Jacket is single breast, fitted
back, with semi-titted front, is made
stitched lap seam and stitched lapel
pockets. Has good satin lining. Skirt
is made nine gore, with box plaits form
ed at front, side and back.
At $4,000 is q shit Of Suits made Of
mixed goods Of heavy worsted finish
Is very stylish 36-inch coat Coat is
made single.breast i'm cutaway outline
and is tight fitting both front and
back. Notehed collars. Has stitched
cuff OF material and stitched bands Of
material form the correct tailored fin
ish, Skirt is made nine-gore, stitched to
a little above the knee and is side
plated. An original plait Of material
forms the tailored finish.
AZ s22.so, $500 and $4,000 is line
of jaunty Suits in both black and colors
Some extra values in sample Suits.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27

About 900 pairs Mems
Fall Shoes in box calf, vel
our calf and vici kid, made
in all styles, including the
High Cut Hunting Shoes.
Regular prices $3.50, $500
and $4.5o, to close on this
sale at S2oS
About $50 pairs Mems
$ay5o and $500 Shoes in
light, medium and heavy
weights, only slips
fhF VI ft
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
MISSES JUNIOR SUITS.

A well-made TAILORED Suit may be
worn repeatedly, vet retain its faultless
lines, as wen al its style and finish
IN
At $500 is line Of Misses Junior
Suits in blue and brown finished ehev-
lots. jacket is made double breast, loose
front and Prince Chap back The seams
are Tapped, has a notehed collar with
finish al removable white pique, stitched
pockets with lapel. Skirt Is made nine
gore, side plaits, stitched part way down
and deepeBed in graceful plaits below.
At $500 is line Of Misses Junior
Suits Of fine hroadcloth, in blues, reds
and browns. This IN an extremely natty
Suit Jacket ii made double-breast with
loose fitting front and loose shaped back.
The seams are Tapped, has notched col
lar. finished with fold of white remov-
able pique Has stitched lapel pockets
and fancy stitched cuff Skirt is made
nine gore, side plaits, finished with fold
of same material.
At $500 is line Of Suits made sim
liar to above style. The materials are
an Atwood, small check blue and green,
brown and black and red and black
goods. They are very natty Suits.
We are showing some extra values in
Misses Junior Coats in cloth and silk
velour, made up in this seasons popular
styles
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
TALK OF THE TOWN,

An exposition at the Homer Fits Go.
Finest Violin strings az Arerin Music
eompany's
New plain and wool plaids at The
Vaughan Store.
Extra stamps given Saturday and
Monday. Eastern Estate Tea company.
The largest line Of mems and boys
golf jackets in the city at the Frank
McWhortor company store.
sl0.50 worth Of red stamps given with
one pound OF baking powder Saturday,
Sept q. Eastern Estate Tea company
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
II You Need a Watch, Watch
Our Watch Sale.

Lot $1,000 and S22.oo
Waltham Watches SIP %
Lot Of $500 Waltham
Watches sos
Lot $3.50 Watches 20S
Lot $3.50 Stem Wind and
Stem Set Watches 0Sc
Lot So. 50 Solid Gold mi
tial Rings S308
Lot $500 and $3.50
Rings 0Sc
Lot $3.50 Fobs csc
Lot Sligo Fobs 40c
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
TALK OF THE TOWN.

An exposition at the Homer Fits Co.
Sample bottles Of perfume given away
at Hendricks
DISSEMINATING, Mrs. N. N. Yassar, Ga
Summer street.
Don't miss our sale of yarns at The
Vaughan Store
See the special values in ladies' sam
pie suits at Abbott's,
Miss Bertha Smith went TO Wells
River today to visit relatives.
If you are ready for gloves and nit
tens, 60 to the Frank MeWhorter Co.
Miss Sarah Levin Of Burlington is Wis.
iting at the home Of Thomas Brady.
ARGO ARG0 ARGo ARGO ARG0
ARG0 ARGO ARG0 ARGO ARGO.
Mrs Lena Towers left yesterday af-
ternoon for an extended trip through the
western states.
Western Justicen at the Pavilion all
this week is one Of the best pictures
ever produced.
The Sterling wescut and sweaters for
men and boys on sale at the McWhorter
White imported lenses for stone cut
ters glasses 10 cents pair from this
date Burr, tho jeweler
The Wonderland Moving Picture com
pany will show all this week THE Slave
IA Story of the South Before the War"
There win be a picnic Of the children
Of the Baptist Sunday school at Richard
sons grove Saturday Meet at church
at 10 o'clock iiring lunches
There win Be 4 regular meeting Of
Canton Vinton No. ., Friday evening,
Sept. q. at 1880. A full attendance
is desired. Important. Per order lieu.
tenant.
Saturday home made candy, full,
weight onepormd boxes, zoe. Molasses,
vanilla and chocolate walnut kisses. I5c
per pound. Sept 2s, only. Barre Candy
Kitchen.
Edison gold moulded records for 0cto.
Der viii be on sale Friday evening, Sept.
III. at I o'clock. Cali at X. L. Hay
wards aud hear them played, 70 Elm
street, Barre,
The following players viii represent
the Barre Rangers tomorrow at Berlin
street grounds: Maitland, LANG, Ne.
Leod, Johnston, Burnett, Duncan, Wight,
Brew, Sloan and Duguid,
The final match between the Barre
and Montpelier golf teams will be played
Saturday az l .. m on the latteF's
course. The following Barre players are
to play Dayie, Alves, Daniels, Hutch
ifson Burgess, Milne, palgarno, Aperill
and Smith.
Special offer 10 anyone starting book
Saturday, sept. 2s;' With a purchase
OF 81 4J, win ggye $205o worth OF
STAMPS with ohe pound at coffee ut Soc,
one pound OF baking powder at SOC, one
pddna asny l1ndl Of tea at 60c, total
$l.45 Eastern Estate tea store,
The Cosmopolitan eiub held its an
nuaI meeting wednesday evening, at
which time the iofiiaals Tor next year
were elected, and other business mat
tiers transacted The officers elected
were as follows; President. George I.
Troupi vice. president, Richard Grigg
secretary, J, n. Mars treasurer, vii
liam Evans hoard Of manager, TO act
in conjunction NEh the other officers,
Thomas Nenner, D. w. Smith, James
Patterson, Robert Raeside, ID. A. Me
Leod. The year just passed has been one
OF the most prosperous in the history
of the club. and several improvements
have been made since its beginning
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
CHILDREKS WARM COATS.

This cut represents one Of our special
SILK Bear Coats. y made IN 4 good
style donble-breast, with close collar.
Goods are the curly bear cloth of extra
fine quality. Is lined with acquitted sat
inc goods. Comes IN all colors and white.
Our price is S3.9s.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
a. p ABBOTT & co. a. 7. ABBOTT Co Al 7. ABBOTT 8 co.
@The Daylight StoreA
There Are Five Good Reasons |

Frankly very good
70 this optimism:
Gu aockL rgerha a i'm
houses stand back Of their
Workmanship garment Of quality.
Below a the shown. We ask
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-09
THE TRAVELLERS LEAGUE
WITH MRS, WRIGHT
Early History of Virginia Was
Discussed.
LETTER BY PROF. HODGIN

Centervilie, Ind, Aug. 9.-Mrs. Min
ME Wright was hostess to the Trav-
elers' league Wednesday evening
Mrs. Emile Anderson presiding The
usual form of opening the program
with quotations in response TO roll
call, was observed. The early history
of Virginia was resumed and readings
were given from sketches by J. Eston
Cooke, of Temple Farm one of the
estates of the Colonial Governor, Al
exander Spottswood.
letter was read from Prof. Cyrus
w. Hodgin, of Earlham college in
reference to Governor Spottsword and
his knights of the Golden Horse
Shoe
In connection with the title given
to Spottswood as the .'Tubal Cain of
Virginia" Mrs. Anderson read Charles
Mackay's poem entitled, "Tubal Cain. :"
Mrs. John p Wright of Denver. Col.
gave an interesting account of the wo-
mans clubs of Denver and the various
departments of benevolent work car
ried foreward by the clubs.
Miss Martha Peeile gave recitations
in her happiest manner.
Delightful refreshments were serv-
ed. The league adjourned to meet
one week from date with the president
Mrs. Anderson.