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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31
Hunk Yancy Dead.

A special from Okolona dated the
22nd, says Hurk Yancy, 60years
old, known all over the line of the
Mobile q Ohio Railroad in Nlissis-
sippi as the company 5 mascot, died
here yesterday, after "a few day S
illness with pneumonia For many
years Yancy had subsisted on the
nickels given him by railroad men
and people residing along the line.
There was a superstition entertain
ed by railroad crews that the
train Yancy rode never met with am
accident, and for this reason the
old man was deadheaded up and
down the line. He never asked for
more than a nickel, and remember
eel the face of every man, woman
and child who benefited him The
people Of Okolona gave Nancy a
frst-class funeral, and the hearse
was followed to the cemetery by a
large number.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

taken place in the prices, even If
it be admitted that the conditions
have been in some instances eXag-
gerated The known statistical facts
warrant the belief that the eonsump-
ton Of American cotton this year
viii pass the thirteen million-bale
mark, and the indications point to
consumption continuing to increase
during the coming year with the
rapid opening up and development
of China and the Far East As the
present season viii end with ne
great surplus to carry over. the pros
poets for a comparatively small crop
to furnish supplies for the coming
season is certainly disquieting A
crop of anything below 5000, 600
bales for 1907, and present indica-
tions hardly warrant such AN eX-
pectation, means a cotton famine
Taking that view Of the case, the
advance in prices is not to be mar
veled at, and it would be a risky
thing indeed to attempt to predict
how much higher the market may
60. The future viii depend, of
course almost entirely ON the wealth
Orleans Picayune 25th.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31
THE COTTON CROP.

The recent sensational advance in
the price of cotton, based upon the
apprehension that has been created
as to the prospects for the next crop,
have infused a degree of life into
the speculative cotton market which
it has lacked for many months.
Owing to the great importance OF
the price Of cotton to all Southern
interests, the causes underlying the
present advance are worthy Of more
than passing comment, Rightly OF
wrongly, the impression now pre-
walls that the cotton crop Of 1907
has received such a setback at the
very start from unfa' rabIe weather
conditions that is no at all likely
to be able to recover sufficiently even
with favorable conditions from now
on to yield what may be considered
a good average crop.
After making all reasonable al
lowance for eXaggerations-and
there has been some exaggeration,
no doubt-the weather conditions
for the past six weeks, or practical
ly from the 1st Of April, have been
altogether abnormal and unusual
Rains have fallen incessantly, max
ing it impossible to plant where
planting was not finished before the
rains set in Where the crops were
planted the seed was in many cases
washed out or the land packed
down so hard az to make it impOs-
sible for the plant to come. Where
cotton was up in many cases unusu-
al cold either made the plants sick
ly or killed them altogether. Sc
persistent have the unfavorable con-
ditions been that in many cases re-
planting had to be resorted to sever
al times, and even at this late date
many fields remains still to be seed
ed, and much replanting must be
done, while where the crops are
! growing the grass is growing fastel
and the farmers are in a very un.
happy frame of mind as to the pros
+ poets Of cleaning out their field;
and giving their cotton a chance tc
/ regain lost time.
1t Will be remem bered that tb,
month of March was an uncommon
ly mild month with little rain, thu:
facilitating field work and engender
ing the most roseate hopes for tn,
4 success of the crop of 1907. Al
early as March a good deal of cottor
was planted, and much of the plant
ed terminated, only to be ruined BY
the frosts and cold of early April
At the outset it was probably tn,
general intention to plant as larg,
an acreage Of cotton as the farmer
felt they could work. Some authori
ties estimated that at least 10 pc
cent increase in acreage could b.
counted on. So much replanting
/ has become necessary, however anC
seed is scarce and high that it is no
now believed that as large an acreag,
as last year will be finally cultivated
in cotton. while owing to the poo
stands in many places it is feared
that more land will have to b
abandoned owing to the inroads o
grass and weeds than usual.
All these facts being considered
| there would appear to be ampl
justification for the raise which ha
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

The views of any nation on uni
versal peace take their color from its
degree Of equipment and prepared
ness for war. Russia, without a
navy. is at present disposed to re-
strict the building of battleships.
England and the United States,
with small standing armies, are
morally and emphatically opposed
to large military establishments
Germany with a great navy and a
great army, would limit the size Of
neither. While Spain, without
either army or navy, is strong for
limiting both. Verify. nations,
like individuals, see and Judge the
right only by the light of their own
interests and powers. international
disarmament may come some day;
international and permanent peace
is an alluring hope, appealing to the
best that is within men-and ma
tions But while we await the mil
lenium, if Is reassuring to know that
the strengthening of our navy, the
fortifcation of our coast lines and
the training of our young men in
the art of war continue .-Okolona
Messenger.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31
Good Words for Chamberlain 5
Cough Remedy.

People everywhere take pleasure in
testifying to the good qualities of
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. Mrs.
Edward Phillips of Barclay, Md, i,
writes: Il wish to tell you that
can recommend Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. My little girl. Catherine,
who is two years old, has been taking
this remedy whenever she has had a
cold since she was TWO months Old.
About a month ago | contracted a
dreadful cold myself, but | took
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
was soon as well as ever.n This
remedy is for sale by all medicine
dealers.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

The widow of Robert T. Rogers,
who was lynched in Louisiana near
the Mississippi line. last year, has
brought suit against the Nicksburg,
Shreveport Il Pacific Railroad for
s1OO, 900 for the death of her nus
band, alleging that the railroad
company furnished a special train
that carried a. mob to Tallula, who
broke the Jail, took Rogers out and
hung him. He bad been convicted
of the murder Of a white man but
the supreme court reversed the
Judgment, and pending the time
for the second trial he was lynehed
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31
OBITUARIES AND TRIBUTES.

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For Tributes of Respect and other
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or similar organizations, charge o.
five cents per line viii be made for
every line contained. Count seven
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calculation as 10 the cost in each case
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

4 committee Of three Democrats
representing the Oklahoma consti-
tutionaI convention, visited the
President last week, for the purpose
of consulting with him and ascer-
tanning the weak spots in the con-
stiution Of the new State recently
adopted, SO that it could be recalled
and seasoned to taste The
President was non-communicative
as to his objections and referred
the visitors to the Attorney
Generals office.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31
More News from the New Eng
land States.

If any one has any doubt as to the
virtue of Foley's Kidney Cure, they
need only to refer TO Mr.. Alvin H.
Simpson, of Willimantic, Conn, who,
after almost loosing hope of recovery,
on the account of the failure of so
many remedies, finally tried Foleys'
Kidney Cure. which he says was
''iust the thing for him. as four bot
ties cured him completely He is
now entirely well and free from all
the suffering incident kidney trouble.
j. L. Shell & Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

such unfaithfulness he who SO deals
with the official participates.
While | have no criticism to
make of the judges who made the
decision in the case of johnson VS..
State, as men, yet they were only
men, and | have always thought,
and now think, that that was a po-
litical decision. | think the brief
of Attorney General Glenn was an
unanswerable argument against the
validity of the bonds
The bonds were issued by a
coterie Of rich men to Nicholas Bid
die, with whom it took the stern
decision of old Hickory to deal.
1t has been nearly seventy years
since they were issued. The State
government that existed at that
time was overthrown by the superior
strength of the Federal government,
and the people at the same time
robbed of a vast majority of their
possessions, and another State
government establishment in its
stead.
We are beginning to regain our
prosperity, and it would not be
right to compel this generation to
pay bonds that we are neither NOR
ally nor legally responsible for, the
payment of which would materially
cripple our common schools.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

When your back aches it is almost
invariably an Indication that some
thing is wrong wi5h your kidneys.
Weak, diseased kidneys frequently
cause a breakdown of the entire sys-
tenn. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder
Pills afford prompt relief for weak
kidneys, backache, Inflammation of
the bladder and all urinary troubles.
Sold by PHGNIX DRUG Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

Candidates are out candidating
among the people more or less all
the time # the of-goings were
not so frequent, and their where
abouts so uncertain, we would try
to keep our readers posted ON them.
-Fult0n News.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

The use of more bed Stats and less
dependence ON reform 10y law is the
correct advice given by a Chicago
judge to parents in controlling way
ward children.-Corinthian
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
SaIve does not merely heal on the
surface it penetrates the pores and
promptly relieves pains, caused by
boils, burns, scaIds, cuts and skin di-
seases. It is especially good tor piles.
Beware of limitations Sold by
PHENIX DRUG Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31
Notice to Our Customers.

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not affected
by the National Pure Food and Drug
law as it contains no oplates or other
harmful drugs, and we recommend il
as a remedy for children and adults.
j L. Shell ~ 90.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

The sale Of residence lots on
Maple Grove Heights last Tuesday
was a bowling success, and those
buying lots should feel proud Of Sc
curing such desirable locations for
homes ON this beautiful addition
Amory Times.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

Kidney complaint kills more people
than any other disease. This is due
to the disease being so insidious that
it gets a good hold on the system be-
fore it is recognized. FOIey's Kidney
Cure will prevent the development of
fatal disease if taken in time.
J. L. SHELL & Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31
HELP IS OFFERED
ro woRTHY YOUNG pEOPLE

We earnestly request all young persons. no matter
how limited their means or education. who wish to
obtain thorough business training and good posi-
tion, to write by first mail for great half-rate
offer. Success. independence and probable fortune
are guaranteed. Don't delay. Write today.
The Ga.-Ala. Business Collese. Macon, Ga
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

Mrs. s. Joyce, $50 Sullivan St,
Clermont, \. H., writes: About a
year ago / bought two bottles of Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure. 1t cured me of a
severe case of Kidney trouble of sev-
eral years standing. 1t certainly is
a grand. good medicine, and ] hearth
ly recommend it.
J. l.. SHELL & Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

Hon. Charles Scott addressed
three separate audiences in Union
county last Saturday.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is best
for women and children. Its mild ac-
ton and pleasant taste makes it pre-
ferable to violent purgatives, such as
pills, tablets, etc. Get the booklet
and a sample of OrinO at
J. L. SHELL & Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

Corjnth Is to have an additional
bank. to be financed at about
$500. 900.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

superintendent Newlands Of the
State farms states that he has plant
Ell cotton four times ON some Of the
Sundowcr tracts and the fifth plant
ing viii be required for a good
stand i'm some eases. He says the
prospect for a crop is bilious. p
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

The dose Of Ayers Pills is small, only
one af bedtime As q rule, laxative doses
are better than catbartic doses. For con-
supauon, biU0usness, dyspepsia, sick
headaches, they cannot be eNcelIed.
Ask your doctor about this
--Mado S. taoJ. G. Aver co.. I97gsll, Mas. .---
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

For stomach troubles, bniousness
and constipation try Chamberlain 5
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Many
remarkable cures have been affected
by them. Price 25c. Samples free.
For sale by all medicine dealers.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

Corporal Knowles one of the dis
charged negro soldiers, who was
tried by court martial and convict
ed on charge of shooting and at
tempting to murder Captain Mack
lin, was sentenced to 50 years in
Leaventhworth penitentiary
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

The trial of Haywood, at Boise,
Idaho, as one Of the conspirators
charged with the assassination of
Governor Stuenenberg a few years
ago, has developed an anomaly in
jurisprudence. \ juror has been
accepted by both the State and de
Tense who announced his opposition
to capital punishment except in
cases where society and the govern
ment were endangered by war, or
anarchy. This is the trial Of a man
indicted for murder, and why
should the State proceed with the
certainty that conviction for a cap
ital offense is impossible?
Here's to your health and happi-
ness''-DeWitt' Little Early Risers-
famous little pills. Nasty, sick head
ache or bihousness may come on any
time; the cure is an Early Riser.
PHGNIX DRUG Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

Congressman Burlesou Of Texas
says be viii push his bin in the
next Congress providing for govern
ment classifers of cotton. The bill
provides for eleven grades-fye
above, and five below middling.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

The last quarterly report Of the
Frisco railroad just filed with the
State Commission, shows net earn
ings Of $50. .ZO6. against S58, 604 for
same period last year
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

The cabbage crop in the truck
farming section Of the State is bring
ing higher prices than ever prevail
ed before in Mississippi. The total
shipments from Crystal Springs
alone to week ago this season, be
ing more than 10000 crates, at
$500 per crate. That is only one
item of the truck farm products,
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-05-31

An equestrien statue to the mem
DRY of Gen. John B. Gordon, was
unveiled with becoming ceremony
at Atlanta last Saturday. An ora
ton was delivered by Gen. Clement
A Evans, the lifelong friend and
war companion of Gen. Gordon.
The statue is Of bronze and reaches
heighth Of twenty-five feet, in
Guiding the stone pedestal
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-08-08
A BUCKIN' AUTO
Owner Of Large Machine Traded for
Bucking RunabOut.

Our OLD friend, Jim Hart, we learn,
traded his large auto for light run
about. Jim went to the garage for
the brute, looked it over to size it up,
and then jumped in and took bis
chances. He kicked at the harness to
straighten it up, when back the thing
flew just like bucking broncho, and
into another auto crash it went. He
touched another piece of toggery and
ahead she jumped and kept on a.
jumping, and before the thing was
stopped, it had gone over the railing
and tried to go into the cellar but on
account of the opening, it hung there
and refused to be comforted but kept
on jumping and bucking until Jim
jumped out of the ''unruly critter''
and, with the help Of the hostler, sue
ceeded in pxcify;ng it. Jim was not
hurt we are pleased to report, and ia
comforting himself with the thought
that he has machine that will run
backward at the rate of mile q
minute, or that will take premium
in a hurdle race.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-08-08
Mrs. Frick is still at Lake Okoboii.
The Brown family returned from
Lake View Monday.

Mrs. Prick is still at Lake Okoboii.
The Brown family returned from
Lake View Monday.
E. N. Taggart and Mrs. R. j.
Creveling went to Lake View Wed
nesday last.
The Misses Lizzie Nelson and
Emma Johnson returned from Colo.
RADIO Tuesday.
Miss Mildred Coulter OF Iowa City,
has been visiting her cousin, Miss
Mabel Mckarahan.
Clifford Brooks is meeting we'll.
merited success in the optical field.
He may be found in the office of DIR.
Brooks.
Messrs. Townsend and Swartz have
done neat job of decorating in the
auditors, treasurer's and recorders
offices. They are artists with the
brush.
Mr.. George Hoover has safely land
ed his stock in the Hendriksen build.
ing and finds his quarters too cramped
so js erecting brick extension in the
rear that will run within three feet of
Cne 8lley. HIS room Will be very con-
venlent when finished.
County Supervisor, NJ. N. Esbeck,
was attending to county matters
nearly all last week. He and George
Henningsen were examining the Gull
verts and small bridges over the south
part of the county. Martin ia a fair
man to his constituents and George
will do an honest job.
The Bilharz bank is looming up
now under the skillful hand of Roy
Hibbs which assures Mr.. Bilharz
that every brick will fit properly and
show off to its best advantage. Mr..
Wesley Switzer. we believe, is the
contractor of the building which is q
guarantee for an honest job.
Cliff d. Bell and Miss Mamie Pres
ton were ''tied up" by Esquire Hal
Mantz sometime the first of this week
but neither of the parties nor the
officiating magistrate will tell one
word about it. But they are married
and-and the mercury stood at about
the hundred mark yesterday. We
trust a glorious future is in store
for them.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-08-08
SUICIDE
Strychnine Did the Deadly Work for
MIR. Theodore Martin of Ross.
Had Been Deranged

Mr.. Martin of Ross took a dose Of
strychnine last Saturday morning,
and in very few minutes every
spark of life was gone.
After Harvesting his team prepara-
tory to going to Audubon last Satur-
day, Mr.. Martin went into the house
and ate break fast and then went to
the barn to hitch up. Soon after he
reached the barn his wife heard his
calls and went to the barn where she
found her husband in the throes of
death, and only able to say strych-
nine when she asked him what had
happened. Mrs. Martin telephoned
for a physician at once but before
anyone reached the place, the poison
had completed its work and the last
sign of life was gone. The cause is
thought to have been some litigation
connected with the purchase of q
corn shelter which he was getting
ready to come to Audubon that day
to see about, hoping to make settle
ment. Sheriff Northup and Arthur
Harmon held an inquest over the
body and the jurors, j. A. Cozine,
N. L. Carper and S. M. Luse render.
ed verdict that his own hands had
caused his death by the use of
strychnine. He had taken the tin
cup from the we'll and had gone up
into the hay NOV, took the poison,
put the empty bottle in his pocket,
set the cup on beam, climbed down
to the barn floor and stretched out
with his hands folded over his breast,
which indicates well-planned deed
Mr.. Martin is fifty-four years old,
leaves wife and several children
The funeral services took place in
Ross Monday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-08-08
JOHN I. JAY
An Audubon County Boy Moved to
Manning Many Years ago. In
Clothing Business, now in
DeS MOineS.

The fixtures and two years lease of
the Sterling Hotel, located at 206 west
seventh has recently been sold by Joe
Votruba and w. d. Sweesy to John
7. Jay, formerly of Manning. The
price paid was about $4,000. and the
hotel under it's new management will
Immediately open for business under
new plan. Mr.. Jay is resident of
Highland Park and recently bought
the Webb property on ninth and
Madison streets. He moved to this
city about four months ago from
Manning.-Sunday Register and
Leader.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-08-08

John Riha, prominent dealer of
Vining, Ia. says III have been selling
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
for about year and they give better
satisfaction than any pill ever cold.
There are people here who have used
them and they give perfect sntisfac-
ton in every case. have used them
myself with fine results" Sold by
Nick Doffing.