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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-19

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The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1908-07-03
The Riaoest Man Ever.

'T'll bet none of you folks know
that the largest man that ever lived
was born and raised in North Caro-
lima said a tar heel at the Hoffman
House the other night. "His existence
and dimensions are vouched for in the
American Encyclopedia.
"His name was Miles Darden. He
was seven feet six inches high, and in
1S45 weighed S71 pounds. He was born
in North Carolina in 1898 and died in
Tennessee January %, 1857. Until
1853 he was able to go about his work
in an active manner, but his weight in
creased SO fast that after that year
when he wanted to move about he
had to be hauled in two-horse wagon.
In 1889, it is chronicled that his coat
was buttoned around three men, each
Weighing more than 200 pounds. who
walked together in it down the streets
in Lexington. N. c. At his death he
is said to have weighed not less than
1000 pounds. His comm was eight feet
long, 35 inches deep. 80 inches across
the breast, Is inches across the head
and IA across the feet. These meas
urements were taken at the time and
are matters Of historical record.
New York Press.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1908-07-03
THE STORY.

MINEVEH was in a turmoil Of ex
~ element. A strange preacher had
suddenly appeared in the street of the
great city and was proclaiming a
message from the great God of heaven
and earth, the God of gods who ruled
over all, and who was able to destroy
and to make alive. At first the null
titudes had been disposed to mock
and ridicule the oddly-garbed preach.
er, and to laugh with scorn at the
warning that 'yet forty days, and Min
eveh shall be overthrown"
But as day after day this preacher
had passed up and down the city pro-
claiming his message, and the miracu.
lous story was told from mouth to
mouth how the preacher had been cast
into the sea, and how his God, who
had sent him to the city, had prepared
a great fish to receive him and bring
him safe to land, a sober, thoughtful
hearing was given him. AS result
1t was not long ere word was brought
to the king concerning the man and
his message.
'Nineveh to be destroyed" he cried
NAY, it cannot be-"
But fear took hold upon his heart
The message Of the prophet troubled
him day and night, and at last he laid
aside his robes Of state, and put.
ting on in their place the sack.
cloth and ashes which betokened
deep mourning and grief, he pro.
claimed fast throughout the city, de.
creeing that the people from the king
and mobiles down should neither eat
bread nor drink water until the wrath
Of the God Of gods had been appeased
What a transformation that was!
When Jonah entered the city's gates
he had found the people given to ali
manner OF feasting, and gayety, and
wickedness, and now these things had
all been put away and the people did
not SO much as eat or drink, whereas
before they had INDUCED in all man
ner of excuses. Instead of the ribald
dances and the licentious worship In
the groves, the people gave them
selves up to mourning. When they
were not listening to the strange
preachers message they were re.
hearsing to one another the things
which he said.
And that they believed his message
was certain, for they confessed one to
smother that there were no gods Of
the people Of Nineveh like unto the
great God who had spoken the words
Of judgment against their city. And
believing this, all the gross and gor-
geous worship Of the many gods Of
Nineveh was stopped, and instead
there was turning in thought to the
great unknown God who was able to
destroy and was able to make alive.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1908-07-03

The prison board of trustees may
abandon the trusty system at the Ran
kin state convict farm. Fifteen Lris-
oners of this class have taken French
leave from the farm within the past five
months, which forces the conclusion
that less confidence can be placed in
white TRUSTEES than the negro prisoners
who are used in this capacity on other
farms. The abandonment of the trusty
system will involve considerable in
crease in prison expenses. as it will be
necessary to fill their places with hired
guards, who are paid from $50 to $50
per month.
The time for receiving bids for the
new buildings at the University OF Mis-
sissippi has been extended from July 2
to August /.
Reports from over the State are to
the effect that the fruit crop is as large
If not larger than ever before in the
history of the State. The following
expression from the Ripley Sentinel
seems to fit the situation all over the
State: This county is a veritable
hanging garden of fruit this year. The
wild plum, blackberry and other small
fruit is as much in abundance this sea-
son as it has ever been in this section of
the vineyard. And the peach, apple,
cherry and pear crop is extra fine. The
prospect for watermelon crop is good
and the small boy is laughing in his
sleeve
A white man, stranger, made his
appearance in Lauderdale county, and
got to work on the credulous negroes,
imparting to them with the utmost se-
crecy that there WAS buried treasure
definitely located on their property,
and which he was authorized to 90
after, having been specially detailed by
the government to secure the treasure
trove, the owner of the property to be
given portion OF the same. The man
worked the negroes for an advance pay
ment to cover expenses and then dis
appeared.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1908-07-03
BEST GARMENTS FOR THE BABY
overdressing 10 In the Worst OF Bad
Taste-slmpllcity and Com
fort Things Always to
Be Considered.

Sewing for the baby demands the
very best efforts of the practiced
needlewoman. It calls for her tiniest
stitches in seam and hem and tuck,
her most exclusive taste in the selec-
ton of dainty trimmings and her best
of good sense in designing clothes
with view to comfort and conven-
ience to the small wearer.
To be overdressed is an acknowl-
edged breach of good taste, and an in.
nocent baby, burdened with long and
heavy clothes, which in their turn are
ladened with elaborate and weighty
trimmings, is an object worthy of the
plying consideration of those kind
hearted people whose vocation it is to
protect helpless infants from inhuman
treatment.
Some babies-and this in the very
best families-wear slips, to the ex-
clusion of dresses, the latter being re-
served for "ceremonious" occasions,
such as christening.
A good all-round material for babies
slips Is English nainsook 1t is soft
and pliable, launders prettily and
wears well. A very good quality can
be bought for Is cents the yard "a
trifle cheaper by the piece.
There comes finer quality, as we'll
as less expensive one, but the grade
quoted above is good for general wear.
The petticoats may be made of Eng
fish nainsook, and this material is
quite suitable, too. for dresses
Fine longcloth Is sometimes used for
slips and petticoats.
Ideal material for the christening
robe is handkerchief linen. Batiste is
charming and so is French nainsook.
The most appropriate trimming for
baby clothes Is hand embroidery in the
daintiest of designs and a little lace
fine in quality and pattern.
Hemstitching or feather-stitching Is
sufficient adornment for the simple
clothes. Join the seams with entire
deux when practical.
Flannel or outing flannel makes nice
little "nighties" for cold nights Silk
and wool flannel is more satisfactory
than all wool, as 1t does not shrink
with the many necessary washings.
Cashmere is good for the cloak, and
silk may be used. For summer there
are lingerie cloaks with lining of In
dia silk to add warmth. These have
the double advantage of being daintily
attractive and at the same time wash
able.
Caps may be of muslin or silk.
Great care should be taken that the
wee baby Is neither Inconvenience
nor hurt by buttons or pins. One
young mother kept her sewing basket
beside the baby basket Each morning
she sewed Mr.. Baby up in his clothes
and each night she ripped him out.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1908-07-03
mar

Soft silk sashes tied at the side.
The long ends are finished with heavy
tassels.
Soutache in every kind Of design on
every fabric.
Black and white striped taffeta
sailor hats, trimmed with crown
band of black velvet.
Cut Jet bowknot in front of turnover
collar instead Of the horseshoe of bril-
liants. Link cuff buttons are worn to
match. This touch is very smart.
Black silk lacings for Oxfords
doubled fat and stiff to go through the
eyelets, then opening very wide to tie
into bow.
Hatpins with amber heads fully four
inches long, straight or with one twist
In the center.
Panamas with the wide scarf falling
ct the back are In with renewed popu-
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1908-07-03

Coat for Girl from to YearsTh simple and pretty little
fastened and ornamened with buttons The collar
pattern silk appqu Hat of fine white
buttons
with employed for this costume the skirt arranged ps which
short coat lined with silk the fronts and
vevecovered
and cuffs with plain CLOTH edged with tiny silk
Light
required: yards 46 inches wide yards lining silk
Coat for Girl
best materials for this The skirt has inverted pai side
bodice without fun under wide stitched material
shoulders
rial stitched the edge Drawn silk Of the trimmed
lining silk bodice
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1908-07-03
DO AWAY WITH DOUBLE CHIN
Exercises and Applications That VIII
Strengthen the Muscles viii
Restore Good APP
pearance.

| Double chins are of various kinds.
There is the chin which is simply too
fat. Then there Is the double chin
which is caused by the shortness OF
the neck and the habit of carrying the
chin too low. And again. there is the
chin which merely looks double be.
cause of faulty dress, as by wearing
collars too tight.
| The necklace calls attention to the
double chin. Before putting on a
necklace the woman with fat chin
should massage it downward She
should take the palm of her hand and
stroke the tip of her chin with a Wig
orous stroke.
Then she should rub right down
from the end of the chin to the dip
in the throat.
| Alcohol strengthens the muscles OF
the neck. Dash your throat with alco.
hol and massage it downward An.
other excellent massage for remov.
ing the double chin is the ice, massage.
Press the ice securely upon the flesh
and massage down. A dozen treat
ments will cure the worst case mag.
| Unable.
The throat of the young girl is slim
and her head sits upon her neck as
| upon a pedestal. Her shoulders are
sloping and her whole appearance is a
study in curves; her neck is but a
stem which supports her head But
as she grows older the throat thickens
from neglect, the curved chin becomes
square and under the chin there come
rolls of flesh, and this stage marks the
old woman.
A stringy chin can be hardened by
| slapping it with cologne water. The
Shaping should take place at night
and the hand should be filled with
the perfume and spatted on the neck
A chin that is held high does not
look as fat as the chin that Is Struggled
down in the neck. Lift your chin. twist
your head. throw it back until the
couture rests upon your shoulders
and you will get some idea OF neck
and chin exercise.
Dancing is the best exercise for a
double chin. The head is thrown to
one side and the neck is made supple
| The Spanish dances and the so-called
skirt dances are good for the exercise
| of the neck muscles.
An exercise practiced by actresses
is that of touching the ear to the
shoulder. Each day the ear is rubbed
upon the shoulder half dozen times
in quick succession until the neck is
supple.
You should be able to span your
throat with your thumbs and first
| fingers. Touch your thumbs together
under your chin, and II your throat is
in proportion to your size your fore
fingers will just meet at the back.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1908-07-03
Make Profits on Rats.

Rat catchers and inventors from all
parts of London are eagerly competing
for prize Of ten guineas and the en-
blazoned diploma which the Society
for the, Destruction of Vermin offers.
This society, of which Sir James
Crichton-Browne is the president.
seeks to exterminate the rat tribe, as
well as mice. house flies and other
lively nuisances. At present rat skins
are not commercially profitable, and
the society hopes to discover some
good use for them. The theory is
that once people find a profit may be
made out of dead rats. more efforts
vii! be made to catch them.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1908-07-03

Mrs. James Davis was burned tc
death near Hattiesburg. She poured
coal oil on the kitchen fire out of a can.
There was an explosion and her cloth.
ing ignited. She was burned so badly
that the flesh rolled from her bones,
A number of leading citizens of JET.
ferson county have petitioned the gov.
eminent to aid those left homeless and
destitute by the existing food in the
Mississippi river. 1t is estimated that
there are 1000 destitute in the county.
In addition to the other pleas for as.
sistance on account of the backwater
overflow conditions which have reached
Gov. Noel, an appeal has come from the
lower part OF Warren county, where
there is said to be considerable distress.
Lumber manufacturers in South Mis-.
sissippi state that they will allow their
mills to remain in idleness severa.
| months longer rather than cut timbe,
at prevailing prices.
"A very large bear, said to weigh be
tween 400 and 500 pounds, was killed il
the hills east of Crenshaw. The bear
came out of the bottom, and was depre.
| dating upon the crops.
Hon. F. A. Mclean has withdraw
from the race for congress on account
of his promise during the last cam.
paign not to run again.
Evangelist Bass has closed what il
said by many to have been the greatest
revival OF religion ever held in Saltillo
| Nearly two hundred converts were
made, with many additions to the diff
| ferent denominations.
The Populists Of Mississippi held ,
state convention at Jackson and put
out an electoral ticket for the state and
for each congressional district, also sp
pointing new executive committee.
Chancellor Kincannon will give tn,
teachers attending the state normal q
the university . barbecue on July 4.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1908-07-03

larity. Held on with striking hatpins,
they are quite hobby for the young
girl graduate.
Chamois gloves worn unbuttoned
and turned back over the wrist are
mannish and smart.
Jabots of lace, linen and lawn, p1ait.
ed and edged with lace or narrow
bands Of embroidery.
Sometimes in the dress the princess
effect is more emphasized by the use
Of a front panel which is continuous
in waist and skirt. This dress is suit.
able alike for the soft silks. such as
twill and surah foulard, printed crepe
de chine, embroidered net, the printed
and bordered lawn, bingham and
linens.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1908-07-03
sERMoNErTE.

"God saw. God repented.
-. He did Il not" That 10 4
revelation OF God dealing in
mercy and love with = wicked
people.
Who is there who can charge
God with favoritism? With
harsh and unreasoning judg-
ment against sin?
Nineveh stands out a perpet-
uaI challenge against the claim
that God ever Furnishes unjustly
or before he has given full op-
portunity for repentance and
turning from the sin that would
destroy.
God saw "that the people Of
Nineveh brought forth works
meet for repentance"
The prophet was so blinded
by his prejudices and the natu-
raj hatred Of the Jews for every
other nation that he could not
see anything but the wickedness
Of the city and believe that the
only just course was the de-
struction Of the city.
But God saw. How comfort
ing and encouraging is the
thought that God sees. Human
eyes are prone to only see the
weaknesses and failures. God
sees the quickening purpose in
the heart for better life. He
sees the first slow, faitering
steps towards him, and in pa
thence and love he stays his
hand Of judgment and holds out
the other In which are offered
mercy and forgiveness.
Truly, as the Lord hath. said:
n have no pleasure in the death
Of the wicked"
On the contrary hear him
plead, "that the wicked turn
from his way and live; turn ye,
turn ye from your evil ways;
for why will ye die7"
SO much for God and his In.
finite love and mercy which
reach out to the far off Nine.
vehs, bestowing pardon instead
Of judgment.
But what Of the preacher?
No credit to him for the re-
pentanee Of Nineveh. His big
otTy would have shut the great
city out Of the pale Of Gods
mercy. He spoke the message
God had given him to speak, a
message Of impending Judgment,
with no thought, or wish, or
prayer that Nincveh might re-
pent and be spared.
Jonah had like many a mod
ern-day preacher that "I-am.
holier-than-thou" feeling, and
went about his preaching in a
perfunctory way, delivering his
message because II was the
word, and because he knew he
must preach it, but never for a
moment feeling the heart-throb
Of God, or that yearning for the
salvation of perishing soul.
Religious excIusiveness or big
otry have done more to retard
the onward progress Of the
kingdom of Christ than any d.
rect forces of evil which have
been brought to bear upon
Christian work and workers.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1908-07-03
New Verb In France.

The French are adopting a new
verb, sbusiner," meaning to transac.
affairs in bold. hustling spirit. The
fact that the verb IL derived from the
English word business" may be taken
as another tribute to the commercial
superiority Of the Anglo Saxon
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1908-07-03

Scripture Authority-Jonah. chap.
tiers 3 and 4.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1908-07-03
sashes.

Sashes to wear with muslin frocks
this summer fasten in back with a
smashing big bow. and hang in tas-
selled ends to the hem Of the skirt.
The quaint Marie Antionette sus-
penders of ribbon and silk, which the
most girlishly dressed girls will wear
over the white frocks this summer,
have knots and ends at the back,
while the front is quite plain.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-11-05

Progress on shaft No. 2 at the
Common Law is being pushed
with the result that by the first
of the year the shaft will be in
operation. The ore body at this
point has been we'll defined and a
plan has been outlined to put
this property to a maximum pro-
duction.
Professor Ladd OF Joplin, for
merly of the Rolla School OF
Mines, has made an examination
of the Hannibal and St. Joseph
property, a report of which he
has submitted to the company for
its consideration. What action
has been taken has not yet been
given out. This is an excellent
mine and in case the company
does not proceed to operate it,
other parties will take it over
under lease and push the opera
tions.
Work on the Lucille mill is
progressing rapidly and when
completed it will be one of the
most complete modern mills in
the entire district. Wiggington
& Milton are constructing this
mill and expect to have it COM
'pleted by the first of December.
A large amount of development
work has been done on this prop.
erty, which has resulted in OPEN
ing up a big ore reserve, which
insures a successful operation.
Mr.. Long has been devoting
his time to getting the 3F mine
in condition for a steady run.
The big opening is being cleaned
out, and a large quantity of rich
ore can be seen from the surface.
This is the only daylight mine in
the camp and the sight is well
worth seeing, as there are thous-
ands of tons of rich dirt in sight.
This week win complete the
cleaning up process and then
everything will be ready for a
continuous run.
Another car of high grade
zinc ore was loaded from the
Good Luck the past week, which
is making an excellent showing
for this property. In connec-
ton with milling its own ores,
it did some custom work for Ed.
Hamilton on dirt taken from No.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-11-05

Work has been started on the
Hobo, and some very good dirt is
being hoisted and run on the
Good Luck mill.
Schmidt G. Gibson milled their
dirt from Sunburst No. 3 at the
Good Luck mill the past week,
the saving averaging 10 per cent
concentrates.
The large pumping plant be-
ing installed at the Mason is
almost completed and operations
will be started next Monday,
under the management of Oils
& Hudson, the new lessons.
We understand arrangements
have been made by the heavy
stockholders of the Big Chief
Mining Co. 10 secure the smaller
interests and start the property
up again AMI Keep it going
steadily.
Operations are progressing at
the White Eagle mine OF the
Eastman Investment Company,
where No. 2 shaft is being put
into condition to help supply ore
for the mill, which is now max
ing a satisfactory saving OF ore.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-11-05

We have for sale store build
ing, residence and three big lots
on South Military street for
$3.50. There is a good we'll on
the property, also small barn.
This is a big bargain.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-11-05
$50 REWARD

For evidence which viii convict the
party or parties who have been
damaging the property Of the Bsz.
ter Telephone Company, by break.
ing glass insulators or otherwise.
EW. Dow, Mssager. :
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-11-05
Frisco Time Table.

NORTH BOUND.
No ia for Kansas City departs at 115O pm
No 10 for City via Cherokee departs at 1903
No liz for Kansas City via Psburg departs 1920
No. 324 for Kansas City via Joplin departs at 1850 am
SOUTH BOUND.
No 100 for Oklahoma City via Alton departs 200
No. 123 for Oklahoma City via Alton departs at S35
No. Ill for Fort Worth via Alton departs at $40 I'm
EAST BOUND
No 316 for joplin departs at $50
No 3O2 for St. Louis via Joplin departs at 200
No. 34 City Joplin and Ptsburg departs 1880
No. 800 Joplin from Kansas City departs at 25
No 31S for joplin points south departs at SIS
No 3O8 for joplin ST. Wichita departs 735
WEST BOUND.
No. 26 from ST. Louis Wichita and departs at ESQ
No. 1913 from ST. Louis Wichita and departs 910
This schedule went into effect March ~, 1908
c. S. ROBERTS, Agent
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-11-05

Have for sale four nice lots in
Griswold & Hawks addition.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-11-05
NEWS FROM
The MINES.

The following amounts of ore
were loaded out of the Baxter
Springs camp last week and the
prices received for it were not at
all satisfactory. The price OF
zinc was off, that ore bringing
only Ss2 per ton and lead bring
ing only $50 per ton. But that
price was S14 per ton higher than
the price paid for the Miami out
put, the zinc from that camp
bringing only S1S per ton. The
amounts of ore loaded out are as
follows: -.