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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-06-05

The population of Buenos Ayres
numbers 100000. of which about
so per cent. is foreign. consisting OF
Italians, Spanish, French, English,
German. Swiss. etc, in the order
named. the Italians forming about GO
per cent of the foreign population
although in the last year Spanish i'm.
migration has far exceeded all 9th
ers.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-06-05
Concerning Columbus.

Several Of the ancient cities of
italy lay claim to the honor Of being
The birthplace Of Columbus. and each
has been ahls to advance plausible
reasons in support Of its claim. Ge-
noa, however seems to be ahead of
al competitors. There has recently
been discovered decree of the deea
Of Genoa, dated 1861, appointing Do
mimic Colombo, the father of Christie
pier custodian Of the Ogivella tower.
It vas in Oetober Of this year that the
@iseoveger Of America was born.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-06-05

For keeping obtained moceasins
and boots waterproof use two parts
of beeswax. with three of tallow and
about six parts of kerosene, to make
a soft paste. Melt the beeswax and
tallow and when melted add the kero-
sene and let cool. Apply same as tai
low. F. Purchase, in Recreation.
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misery and had despaired Of ever get
ting cured. when decided to try
Doan's Kidney Pills. One box helped
me SO much that Kept on until en-
tirely cured"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents box.
.Foster-MIlburn Co. Buffalo. N. Y.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-06-05

years ago I began to
notice sharp pain IN
the kidneys and a
bearing down sensa-
ton through the hips.
dull headache and
diz y spells. Dropsy
appeared and my feet
and ankles swelled so
l could not get my
shoes on. was in
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-06-05

Some people," said the Rev. Mr.
Goodman, can never be made to Ap-
preciate the value of religion"
That's right" replied Main
chantz, the merchant; they don't
I know how to catch the church trade
at all '-Ex.
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Have your druggist prepare for
you 1--WE cents worth Of turpentine
with FIVE cents worth of parafIlne oil.
Shake well and apply to furniture
with soft cloth. after which rub dry
with another cloth. This is especially
effective for a piano. New York
World.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-06-05

IN the English town of Redditch
tbout 5000 men and women earn
comfortable wages as needlemakers.
Chey work about fifty hours a week
n model factories. Redditch's yearly
output of reedles is in excess of g..
200, 10000
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-06-05

Commander Quimby and 20 volun.
teers remained in the turret Of the
monitor Florida while the monitor
Florida while the monitor Arkansas
fired 12-inch shell at the turret and
riddled the Florida's military mast.
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Anxious For Microbes.

The Man-Pd give anything If you
would kiss me-
The Maid-But the scientists say
that kisses breed disease.
lhe Man-oh, never mind that.
Go ahead and make me an invalid
for life.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-06-05

Deputy Consul General W. Rod
erick Dorsey reports that it is pro-
posed to hold an exhibition in Shang-
hal during 1909 under the auspices
of the China Association, provided
sufficient support can be obtained.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-06-05

Chsppie tblase) Don't you think
society is an empty thing?
Miss Fuller think there are lots
of empty things in society Smart
set.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-06-05
To Drive Out Malaria and Build Up
the System

Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTE
LESS CHILL Toxic. You know what you
are taking. The formula is plainly printed
on every bottle, showing it is simply Qui.
nine and Iron in a tasteless form, and the
most efectual form For grown people
and children, SOC
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-06-05
LYDIA e. PlNE<HAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

to conquer al female diseases.
Mrs. Norman r. Barndt, of Allen
town, Pa, writes:
Ever since | was sixteen years of
age | had suffered from an organic de-
rangement and female weakness; in
consequence had dreadful headaches
and was extremely nervous. Ny physi-
clan said must go through an opera
ton to get well. A friend told me
about Lydia E. Pinlxham's Vegetable
Compound, and took it and wrote you
for advice, following your directions
carefully, and thanks to you am to-
day a well woman, and / am telling
all my friends of my experience"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-06-05

Hicks Capudine Cures Women's
Monthly Pains, Backache, Nervousness,
and Headache. It's Liquid. Effects imme-
diately. Prescribed by physicians with best
results. l0c., 25c., and 50e., at drug stores.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-06-05

One of the large electrical firms
in Germany gives yearly from 81 to
81 to employees who have served for
more than year. The sum thus ex-
pended exceeds $4,000 a year.
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FlTS, St. Vitus' Dance Nervous Diseases per
manently cured by DR.. Kine's Great Nerve
Restorer. 81 trial bottle and treatise free.
Dr. Il. R. Kline. Id. 031 Arch ST., Phila Pa
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1t is said by statesmen that the
sun never sets upon the British En-
pire. My complaint is that the work
ers' wages never rise.-Lloyd's
Weekly.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-06-05

The tongue of a gossip never
grows rusty.
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Instinct.

What is instinct 1t is tn nachrai
tendency Nv wan whin filled with dis
nay To turn to his wife.-Mr. Dooley.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-06-05

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrupfor Children
teething, softens thegums, reducesinfiamm
fion. allays pain, cures wind collie, 25ca bottle
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-06-05

Australia is rs times larger than
the British Isles.
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A KENTUCKY CASE.

That win Interest All suffering
Women.
Mrs Della Meanes, 32s e. Front
st.. Maysvllle,f KY, says; Seven
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FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fiatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, ornervous prostration.
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England has about $4,000 square
miles Of coal fields.
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HELPFUL.
ADVICE

1ou won't tell your family doctor
the whole story about your private
illness you are too modest. You
need not be afraid to tell Mrs. Pink
ham, at Lynn, Mass, the things you
could not explain to the doctor. Your
letter will be held in the strictest CON
fidence. From her vast correspond
ence with sick women during the
past thirty years she may have
gained the very knowledge that will
helpyourcase. Such letters as the fol
lowing, from grateful women, es-
tablish beyond a doubt the power OF
The Lexington advertiser., 1908-06-05
AGRICULTURAL HIGH
School TO Be LOCATED
County School Board Meets July6
To Consider Propositions.

Monday. June /, 1908, the Holmes
County School Board met in the su.
preintendent' Office at Lexington for
the purpose of considering the propo-
sition to establish an Agricultural
High School in the county according
to the provisions of the law passed bv
the last legislature. After thoroughly
discussing the subject the following
line of procedure was agreed upon:
1. A meeting will be held on the
first Monday In July for the purpose
of considering propositions from the
various communities of the county for
the location of said school, and for
the purpose of locating the same il
found practicable and desirable.
2. That any community desiring to
ask for the school must file its propo.
sition in writing, stating clearly what
offer and inducements it has to make
for the location Of the school in said
community.
3. That the offers and requests of
each community will have due consid.
GRAFTON by the Board, but it reserves
the right to reject any or all PROPOSE
tions, and to locate the school to the
best interests of the county. Every
thing else being equal the best fnan.
cial offer will get the school.
4. The school may be located in
with county public school.
W. H. SMITH, Chairman,
IRA JONES, Sec'y.
The Lexington advertiser., 1908-06-05

trustees shall have control of the pro.
perty, elect ana fix salaries of all
teachers and employees, and shall have
full power to do all things necessary to
the successful operation of said school.
The trustees are hereby empowered to
receive donations of land, money and
any other things of value for said
school, and, if necessary. to buy real
property. No school shall be recog
nized by the State Board of Education
as an agricultural high school until at
least twenty acres of land has been
acquired.
Sec. 4. When the State Superin.
tendent of Education shall have re-
ceived from the county superintendent
OF education of any county statement
showing that an agricultural high
school has been located by the county
school board, that the land as hereto.
fore provided has been acquired, the
necessary levy has been made by the
board OF supervisors as heretofore pro-
yided for in this act, and suitable
buildings have been erected, including
boarding department, where not less
than forty students may have DORM.
tory and dining room facilities, then
the state Superintendent shall visit
said school, and after q thorough in.
spection of said school. shall make
full andc complete report of said in.
spection to the State Board of Educa.
tion. Should it appear to the Board
OF Education that it would be to the
interest of the State. the board shall
draw an order on the Auditor in fa-
vor OF the county treasurer for the
sum OF one thousand dollars for the
use OF the trustees Of the high school,
and the Auditor shall issue his war.
rant annually on the treasurer for the
Provided, that no aid shall
be given an agricultural high school
until the State Board of Education has
approved the plans for the buildings
and the course of study for the same. /
The appropriation of one thousand
dollars shall be made annually, but
State aid may be withdrawn at any
time when the State Board of Educa-
tion finds that a school is not being
legally conducted for the purpose for
which it was established.
Sec. 5. 1t shall be the duty of the
Legislature to make appropriations to
meet the conditions of this Act.
Sec 6. That this Act be in force and
AXE effect from and after its passage.
Approved March 81. 1908
The Lexington advertiser., 1908-06-05
AN ACT to Provide for the Establishment Of
County High School; and to Provide for
the Organization,E Equipment and Maintenance

Section /. Be it enacted by the Le-
gislature of the State of Mississippi,
That it shall be lawful for the county
school board of any county in the state
to establish one agricultural high
school in the county for the purpose
of instructing the white youth of the
county in high school branches, theor.
etical and practical agricultural, and
in such other branches as the board
hereinafter provided for may take a
part of its curriculum.
Sec. 2. The board of supervisors of
any county where an agricultural
high school has becn established by
county school board, shall have the
power, If necessary. to levy a tax on
the taxable property at the time the
annual tax levy is made for the sup.
port and maintenance of the said
school, provided that such tax for any
for any one year should not exceed two
mills; and provided further that
should within twenty days after levy
shall have been made petition of
twenty per cent. of the qualified elect
ors OF the said county shall file with
the clerk of the board of supervisors a
petition asking that that tax be not
levied, then the question shall be sub
mitted to an election of the qualified
electors OF the county within thirty
days after the next meeting of the
board of supervisors after the filing of
the petition, and should a majority of
the votes cast be against the tax, the
levy OF the board for the high school
shall be null .and void, and the tax col
lector shall refuse to collect the tax
but should majority of the votes be
for the tax, then the tax COLLECTOR
shall proceed--to collect the tax as all |
other taxes are collected, receiving the
lawful commission for such collection.
The tax so collected shall be deposited
with the county treasurer to be paid
by him on the order of the board of
trustees of the high school.
Sec 3. The government and control
of the county agricultural high school
shall be vested in board of five trust
ses. two OF whom shall be elected bv
.he board of supervisors, two by the
county school board, and the county
of education shall CON
'titute the fifth member Two of the
number first elected shall serve for
wo years, and their successors shall
erve for term of four years; and
wo for term of four years. The
The Lexington advertiser., 1908-06-05
delta LAND owners MUCH
ENTHUSED over CANAL Project
Interesting Remarks Made at Tuesdays Big Meeting by Wilson,
Wallace, Shlpp kimbFOugh Lewis, ROSenthaI Edwards,
Perry Smlth...Y NJ '. VIII Cooperate.

AS per previous announcement
through the columns of the Advertiser
mass meeting OF the land owners In
the vicinity OF Howard, Tchula, Mile
ston, Thornton and Bee Lake was
held at the court house in Lexington
on Tuesday, June O.
There was goodly attendance of
representative citizens of that neigh.
borhood.
On motion Abel Bliss was made
chairman and Morris Lewis secretary
of the meeting.
After explaining the objects and
purposes Of the meeting ChairmanBlisa
called upon Hon. W. p. Tackett, who
in detail explained the legal require.
mentS and provisions governing
drainage district and the modus oper.
and OF forming such district.
Surveyor J. W. Mercer, of Memphis,
then spoke upon the practicability OF
digging the proposed canal, stating
that tie project was feasible there be-
Ing fall of about twenty five feet be.
tween Howard and Tchula lake.
Mr. Powers. Of Indianola, who has
mad considerable experience with
~N1'uhS DycbCu Al 1lt1uOlHy WAS also
called upon and gave interesting data
upon the subject.
Interesting remarks were also made
by Hon. G. A. Wilson, D. Wallace,
Joe Shipp, r. T. Rimbrough, Morris
Lewis "a. A. Rosenthal, Squire Il. Nj.
Edwards, W. W. Perry, T. W. Smith
and others.
Upon motion it was decided to or.
ganize drainage district and Attor-
neys Tacketr q Elmore were employed
TO draw up q petition and take such
initial steps as may be necessary for
the purpose according TO law. The fol.
lowing were appointed committee to
co operate with them: A. Bliss, q.
W. Stig, ,er,J, M. Howard Morris Lews
is and T. w Smith
Some discussion was made in regard
to the course of the canal whether it
should connect with Tchula lake OF
Parker's Bayou-but the matter was
left for future determination.
Division Supt. Porterfeld, of the Y.
M. V.R R. Co., was present and as
sured the promoters that the company
would cooperate ana assist in the mat
ter in every way possible.
The Lexington advertiser., 1908-06-05

Fl. G.. Parkinson, the road contractor
in Beat 2, on Monday made final set
tlement with the county and turned
his job over to Ernest w. Jordan, who
will hereafter look after and repair
the public thoroughfares in that dis
trict The arrangement seems pleasing
to both, Parkinson asserting that he is
heartily glad of being rid of nerve
racking, money losing and unsatisfac-
torv proposition, while Jordan is Gag
er for the fray" and feels confident that
he will not only be able to keep the
roads in satisfactory repair but Incl
dentally add a number Of rupees to his
The Lexington advertiser., 1908-06-05
Jordan's Addition at Auction.

7. j. Jordan has placed number of
very desirable residence lots on the
market which will be disposed of at
public auction to the highest bidder
on Wednesday afternoon, June 10th
This is splendid opportunity for any
one to obtain site for a home in a
pleasant neighborhood at a compare.
lively low price. Remember, real
estate is constantly advancing and will
be much higher a few years hence
than now.
The lots are 50x121 feet. For fur
ther particulars see advertisement and
map elsewhere in this paper.
The Lexington advertiser., 1908-06-05

for bids for grading and drainage of
the square by the Board of Supervisors
in accordance with previous order, be
ratified as the advertisement of this
Board.
Mayor filed his report, as fellows /:
Fines imposed, $21.
j. A. Brown, street commissioner.
filed his report, as follows: Fines col
lected, $21 street tax, $36; dog tax,
$40.
@. L. KERN, treasurer, filed his re.
port, as follows: Balance in interest
in boud account $1631. so: county
fund, $685. So; corporation, $2185, 40 (;
school. $2696. So; street, $1879. 10,
Ordered, That Board adjourn until
Tuesday, 9th inst.
W. I. DYER, Mayor.
R. q. WILBURN. Clerk.
The Lexington advertiser., 1908-06-05
ORATORICAL TREAT
FOR LEXINGTONIANS
Meeting Planned for Night Of June
10 for Candidates to Speak.

We are requested to announce a
meeting to be held at the court house,
in Lexington, on Tuesday night, June
Is, at s O'Clock. for the purpose of
affording the various candidates for
municipal Offices an opportunity of pre-
senting their claims to the electorate
and giving reasons why they should be
elected. All should turn out and hear
them, and the ladies are especially in
vited to attend.
There are some real good speakers
in the bunch and doubtless the entire
town will attend.
The Lexington advertiser., 1908-06-05

p: W. Jordan on Monday started out
with his sprinklers and is waging a
relentless and successful warfare
against the ubiquitous dust devil and
his imps on the public square and
nearby streets.
The Lexington advertiser., 1908-06-05

bank account during the two years and
three months for which he assumed
the obligation. Ernest is a natural
born hustler, untiring worker and ex-
cellent manager of men and teams, and
his legion of friends predict most
successful and profitable outcome of
his new venture.
The Lexington advertiser., 1908-06-05
Concert at Bowling Green.

A concert will be given at the school
house at BowlingGreen by West talent
ON Thursday evening, June II, at s
o'clock, for the benefit of the church
The Lexington advertiser., 1908-06-05

Lex. Compress & Oil Mil Co., street lights 100 70
j. L. McRae, taxes on horse paid in error. 80
Ordered, That Board employ E. w.
Jordan to sprinkle the square for five
months at $25 per month.
Permit granted Mrs. D. E. Pahlen
to build brick residence near south
west corner of square, on her lot also
to Pahlen Bros. for frame stable out
side Of fire limit
Ordered, That warrant issue to G. G.
Swlnney for August, 1907, meeting, $5
Ordered, That the bid of Walker &
Posey for building the colored school
house at and for the sum of 81, $50 90
be and the same is accepted on the
condition that said Walker & Posey
will meet with the Board Tuesday,
9th inst, at 3 o'clock p. m. and arrive
at an agreement with Board respecting
certain changes desired and proposed
by the Board.
Ordered, That a primary election
for nomination for munIcipal officers
be held on July Q, 1908, also for election
of an executive committee.
Ordered, that G. Fl. McMorrough,
John KylliIgstad and j. A. Hooke are
hereby appointed managers of said
election; g. c. Reid, p. o. W. "a.
Sutton and WA. Pierce, clerks.
Ordered, That apove managers are
hereby authorized to take charge of
the poll books and correct and pass on
same for said primary, and all legally
registered white voters are allowed to
participate. Registration books to be
closed on July 20.
Ordered, That if necessary second
primary be held on Monday. July o,
by same officers, and that returns be
certified to this Board in lieu of an
executive committee.
Ordered, That the advertisement
The Lexington advertiser., 1908-06-05
Rabbi Bnlrs Two Lectures,

Rabbi A. Brill will mold the last
services of the season on Monday
night the 8th, at o'clock, and lee.
ture on Thoughts Of Jefferson Davis
Day, also Summer Religion.
The Lexington advertiser., 1908-06-05
CITY CANDIDATES UNANIMOUS
FOR PRIMARY TO TELL THE TALE
July the Date, Runof July 9A Registered White Voters
Allowed to Participate Executive Committee To Be
EIeCtedMust Register Before June 22.
Lexington, Miss. June 2, 1908.

Lexington, Miss, June 2, 1908.
At a regular meetind of the Board
this day there were present W. +.
Dyer, mayor; G. c. Pahlen, J. W.
Morris, j. Moore, G. G. Swinney and
r. E. Wilburn. aldermen; j. A.
Brown, marshal.
The following accounts were pre-
sented, allowed and warrants ordered
The Lexington advertiser., 1908-06-05

Prof. Paul P. Lindholm returned
Tuesday from Acona, having closed his
term of school.
DIR. J. 7. Buck, Of Acona, visited
Lexington Monday.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1908-01-23
Tombs as DWELLINGS,

1t is surprising to strangers to find
Egyptian families occupying some Of
the tombs which have been excavated
and abandoned. 1t seems uncanny to
see babies playing cheerfully about
the doors of the tomb houses and to
watch chickens running in and out as
they do at the mud dwellings. When
questioned about the tombs a drago-
man said that those occupied as homes
had been tombs of ordinary citizens of
no value as show places for tourists.
AS some Of them have several rooms
extending into the rock and as they
are cool in the hottest days Of sum-
mer and warm In the cool days of win
ter, they are altogether desirable as
homes. The Egyptians do not share
the horror Of dead bodies felt by Eu-
ropeans. Children run about with
pieces of mummies, and If they can
not dispose of them to tourists they
play with them. A mummified foot
or hand is so common in Luxor that
one may be purchased for few cents.
-Leslie's Weekly.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1908-01-23
A Tragedy of Niagara.

The story of Niagara Is full Of
strange tragedies. One Of the most
dramatic of them is as follows: A hun
dred yards above the brink of the
American falls rock ten feet square
projects for a foot above the water in
midstream. One morning the inhabit-
ants awoke and saw a man sitting on
1t. The noise of the rapids prevented
verbal communication. They did not,
do not and never will know how he
got there. He stayed there thirty-six
hours. The people telegraphed to Buff
falo, and the railway company sent
one excursion train after another for
thirty six hours to see the man on the
rock. They painted signs and stuck
them up for the man to read, saying,
1--WE will save you" Two hundred
yards above there is bridge. From
this by ropes they foated rafts with
provisions to him. At the end of his
stay big raft came for him to get on.
What they were going to do with him
II they got him in this seething rapid
Is not known. He tried and failed
and went over the fall, and that Is all.