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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-03-07

Ray Stannald Baker declares
that the colored people are awak
ing to racial consciousness. and
are opeulng business of all sorts.
of their own. He speaks very
highly Of colored people in Indi.
annapolis aud New York, but de
cIares the southern Negro is
ahead of the northern Negro con
slderably. having all the banks
on this side of Mason & Dixon S
line.
The thing to do is to stop ilIe-
gal discrimination in the hotels
restaurants and theatres. peace
ably if you can, forcibly if you
must.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-03-07
vernon's WeIco ne Address.

Dr.. w. T. Vernon, Register of
the Treasury, delivered The well
come address to the colored Dish
ops of the United States who met
IN the Nations Capital last week
TO protest against inimical men
being supported for the presiden
cy by 'colored people, al effort
bespeaking the rare abilities of
the man.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-03-07
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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-03-07
Republican City Primaries.

The Republican City Primaries
will be held Saturday March Il,
one week from to-day. The
election will take place April Z.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-03-07

The local l. ndge of Elks are to
be commended for such cuzv and
inviting quarters as they have
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-03-07

See E. L. Rogers for the best sich
and accident policies. $40 per week
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1908-06-12

Let them. They'll soon get hoarse
and have to rest their Threats. AS long
as we get the votes what do we care
IT,
Yes yes| agreed the boss imDa-
tently That's all right, but what |
want to know is, How does all this
concern meT'
Horrigan threw himself back in his
chair, uptilted cigar In one corner of
his mouth, thumbs in waistcoat arm.
holes and eyed his host qulzzically.
Wainwright did not even pretend not
to understand. Still, instead of giving
direct answer he went on with seem
ing irrelevance:
II am public spirited citizen. l be-
lleve civic welfare would suffer by any
change in municipal administration, so
to keep the present party in power /
am willing to donate to it 100000 to-
ward election expenses"
THAT sounds pretty good as far as 1t
goes, but maybe you didn't hear some
thing asked you a minute ago. What
] want to know is. How does all this
concern me?"
I'm coming to that AS l said, l
am, a public spirited citizen. I'm also
a good friend-such good friend that
I'm always glad to put my friends on
to- anything in the market that looks
particularly promising suppose | car.
~ for your account CT the market
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1908-06-12

price CAat's g iuct nda1 $4,000 shares
oe Borough Street. railway stockT
"WcM%"
IF that franchise is granted, Bor-
ouch stock XII, go up at least 20 points
within two days That would clear up
For YOU a profit of-let's see-about
$4,000"
Hoirigan had pulled a pencil from
his pocGe, and was figuring on the
hack Of an envelope.
Yes" he said at last; that's, right,
S2-5.o00 That would be my profit,
while yours would run into the mill
lions. That's not warm enough friend
ship for me-"
Surely. that is generous
Generous maybe, but I'd like some
thing munifcent-say $4,000 shares at
60. Then at the % point jump I'd
make-I'd understanding his fig.
ures on the envelope" something over
100000. That sounds better to me,
Hey?"
"But Mr., HorriSan"-
"You'vc got my terms. Take 'em or
cave EN-"
"Oh, very we'll" conceded Vain
wright. with lame graciousness. amy
thing 20 ob.lge an old friend"
Cool! SO we get 100000 for cleo
ton expenses, and my personal ac-
count receives $4,000 shares at g."
"Qulte so. And now
And now comes the question of the
right man for mayor. We
Again Horrigan paused, rising to his
feet stealthily, like some ponderous
cat, his head bent slightly, as though
a faint or distant sound.
whats the matter" asked VAIN
wright, looking up.
Nothing" returned Horrigan. But
he did not resume his seat. Instead as
he talked he began to pace the room in
aimlessness, yet every turn
to bring him nearer and near
er to the door Of the adjoining office.
you see" he said, 1--WE must have
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1908-06-12

JNICSNOtu' word he sud-
denly jerked it open.
Thompson stepped quietly over the
threshold into the library. walked over
to his employer, handed him dispatch
anL went out again Under the battery
Of Eorrlg3n's glare, closing the Office
door after him.
THAT fellow was listening to every
word we said" shouted the boss as
the door shut behind Thompson.
How foolish you are. protested
Wainwright "He was bringing me
this message, I've tried and tempted
and tested Thompson in hundred
ways, and he's always rung true. |
trust him utterly"
"Well, | don't trust man living"
-etOrted Horrigan. reluctantly convinc-
ed. IL don't sign receipts or keep &C,
counts or write letters or have wit.
nesses when l talk. always make il
4 question of veracity between me and
the other man if there's an investiga
ton. My words as good as any ones.
and they can't prove anything against
me in case of a showdown. | advise
you to try the same plan. It's a good
one. And in the meantime if | were
you I'd keep an eye ON that secretary
He'll bear watching"
Never mind about Thompson. He's
all right, Let's get back to the eec.
ton. Who have you in mind for
mayorT
WELL" considered Horrigan, "he's
got to be some one who isn't mixed up
In politics or corporations. Some one
the public isn't on to. A man with no
queer past"
Il advise you to consult the calen.
dar of saints and pick out your candj.
date there" sneered Wainwright, who
could not clearly follow his guests rea.
soning.
mo. think 1 can find him on
earth" laughed Horrigan. Hes got
to be young, clever, educated, with a
good name, a good family and social
standing and plenty Of cash. The cash
is important so the public will under.
stand he isn't graft hunter They've
got to be made to think he's in the
game for purity of politics and high
principles and love of civic duty and
all that sort Of thing. At the same
time he's got to be some one we can
handle to suit ourselves. That's the
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1908-06-12
BY
ALBERT
[PF}lAYsON
5RERHUNE
COPYRIGHT 1907 BY
GE0R6E A.AR0AQRClRST

SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS.
CHAPTER lat the suburban home Of Charles
wainwright, high fnancier," he and his broker,
Scott Gibbs, hatch up a scheme to corner Borough
Street railway stock. They rely upon the support
of Dick Horrgan, boss Of the neighboring city,
who is coming to discuss matters. Alderman
Phelan, the thorn in Horrigan's side whom Vain
right is anxious to conciliate, is also coming.
Among the members of Wainnght's household
are his niece and nephew, Dallas and Perry Vain
right, and his secretary, Thompson, a secretive
young man in whom the fnancier has implicit
confidence. Judge Newman, neighbor Of Vain
right whose continuance in Office depends npon
Horrigan's favor, requests Wainrights interyen-
ton with the boss. Another visitor to the Vain
rights is Alwyn Bennett. in love with Dallas,
who is calling to ask her about her rumored en-
gagement to Gibbs Perry is in love with Cynthia
Garrison, also a neghbor. II-Cynthia is the
daughter of bank president who nine years be-
fore the opening Of the story was ruined by the
dealings of an unnamed dishonest fnancier and
shot himself. His son thereupon disappeared.
Mrs. Bennett congratuates herself upon the inn
macuate record Of her sons deceased father
Dallas refuses to marry Alwyn unless he does
something worthy of of his family and education.
Phelan and Horrgan face each other. III-Phelan
defes Horrigan. Judge Newman is turned down
by the boss, but at Wainrigts request Honigan
agrees to reconsider his case Horrigan becomes
suspicious of Thompson, but WainriSht SCOTS at
the idea
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1908-06-12

the right man.
If we don't, we
haven't a shad-
ow of a show
to win. We must
be careful to
choose the best
manpossible. In
fact. Mr.. VAIN
W ri 6 h t - in
fact
His wander
/ n G s b a d
brought him to
the office door.
With the last
word he sud
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05
Death of Senator Jones.

Former Senator James K Jones,
of Arkansas, died suddenly at his
home in Washington City. Monday
afternoon, from heart failure, and
thus has been removed from the
stage another figure that has been
conspicuous in American statescraft
during the last quarter century.
Senator Jones was a native Of
Marshall county Mississippi, and
was a private in the Confederate
army; was elected to the United
States Senate in 1885 after three
terms as Congressman, being sue
.ceeded by the present Senator,
James p. Clark. He was chairman
of the National Democratic Execu-
tive Committee and conducted the
two presidential campaigns Of VIM.
J Bryan. In many other ways
and capacities Mr. Jones has passed
a busy and eventful life Of SO years
and goes to the grave regretted by
both political parties and the peo-
pie generally, with whom he was
always influential and popular
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05
Government Crop Report.

The Department of Agriculture
at Washington on Tuesday publish
ed its report on estimated acreage
and condition of the cotton crop
for 1908. The acreage is placed at
80, 0S1 900, as compared to 81 ,060. p
900, for 1907, or an increase of 81 =
900 acres, and the condition of the
crop on May 25. at 1911 per cent.
against 7O.5 at same date last year
The condition on a ten year average,
May 25. was 80 per cent for this
State Mississippi is credited this
year with 3, 252, 900 acres. or 100
per cent of last years acreage.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05
Arkansas State Convention.

The Democratic convention of
Arkansas on Tuesday instructed for
Bryan for the Democratic presiden-
tial nomination, and Endorsed the
Estate ticket nominated at the
recent primary election. The four
delegates elected to the Denver Con-
.vention from the State at large were
'Senator James P. Clarke, Governor
elect W. G. Donaghey, J. H. Har-
rod and Secretary Of State, 0. C.
Ludwig. Senator Jeff Davis was
defeated for a place on the ticket,
receiving only about one vote in
three.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05
Penitentiary Report.

Penitentiary Trustee Leroy Tay-
lor, who has Just completed an Off
cial inspection of State farms, makes
a favorable reports on all accounts,
except the crops as a whole are not
as good as they should be, owing to
excessive rainfall this season. He
states that THE convicts on all
farms are receiving plenty of good
and wholesome food; are as we'll
satisfied and happy as possible for
prisoners to be, and are moving
along without friction among them
selves or trouble of consequence to
the guards. =
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05
Columbus and the New Railway.

The Colum bus Dispatch of recent
date in an editorial on the subject
Of the Aberdeen & Tombigbee Val
ley Railway. says:
As far as an increased trade or
an improved demand for houses is
concerned, the people of Column bus
would not know that the line is in
course of construction. Columbus,
for instance, was the logical point
for beginning the grade work be
tween this city and Black creek,
but instead of commencing work
here Mr.. Bush began at Black
creek. -
Then why does the Dispatch
further along in its editorial, deliver
itself of a plaintive wall in the fol-
lowing language?
During the construction Of the
road a great deal Of money viii be
spent by the contractors for grOce-
ries and other supplies, and unless
Columbus is made the headquarters
of some of the construction outfits
not a penny Of this money will be
spent here. Several Columbians
are members of the board Of direc-
tors, and they should see that some
of the contractors establish head
quarters here and that a portion Of
the money paid out for supplies is
distributed among local mer-
chants"
The franchise and a majority OF
the stock being owned in Aberdeen
and the President and a majority OF
the officers and directors being citi-
zens of Aberdeen, it is the most
natural thing at all that the rail
road should be considered and
treated as an Aberdeen enterprise,
and that this city should be accord
ed not only the domicile Of the
company but the headquarters o.
contractors as far as feasible, with
whatever favors they may have
to bestow. Columbus will receive 8
full share Of contractors patronage
during the progress of construction
through that city and its vicinity
besides all the money which was
voted to secure the right of way and
terminals through its limits, which
cannot be expended elsewhere. Our
neighbor should look a little ahead
to the immense advantages that this
new line will afford in the way OF
deliverance from a single railroad
system and securing an avenue tC
competing freight rates for all time
to come, instead of expanding en-
ergy over the small detail of a few
dollars expended during the period
of construction.
BY the way, what has the rollick-
ing Buttahatchie river ever done tC
Column bus, that its venerable name
should be sneered at, and its com
handing importance minimized by
the designation of BLACK creek?''
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05

guess you viii he surprised al receiving q
letter from me at this late date Before 1 tell
you my motive in writing you ! want 20 tell you
that have never taken dose Of morphine since
] left the 5anatorium. ] am sure there has new
er been patient that received a more perfect
cure than did. Ny son who also took treat
ment with you. never resorted 10 the use Of the
drug again Now Mr.. james I want 10 ak
you what you would let me have the yghiskey
wine and beer cure at by sending three orders
at a time. There are three gentlemen that / am
personally interested 10 for whom want treat
ment, and as the money viii have 20 be paid By
me feel that you viii help me all you can. My
heart Is set in trying 70 reclaim these parties.
They are three periodical drinkers. Please let
me hear from you at once a. one party j. Just
getting over a spree and ! want 60 commence on
him before time for another. DO the best you
possibly can for me. - determined 10 Try
your home treatment on these parties think
it was five years ago when my son. Or. Bryan.
and myself took the treatment
With best wishes for yourself and Sapatoriunn.
I am very respectfully your friend
Perry, Ark. MRS j. b. BRYAN
Prices for Hypodermic or Internal
Home Treatment for Drug Addictions
will be furnished on application, with
a free sample treatment, charges pre-
paid.
Booklets on Drug Addietions,
Drunkenness and Tobacco and Cigar
cite Habits, containing testimonials
ETC., sent sealed under plain cover.
Correspondence confidential Address
Charles B. James, or James Sanato-
rum, 1873 Popular Avenue. Dept 10.
Memphis, Tenn.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05
A Lesson in Health.

Healthy kidneys filter the impur;-
ties from the blood, and unless they
do this good health is impossible. Fo
ley's Kidney cure makes sound kid
neys and will positively cure alltforms
of Kidney and bladder diseases. 1t
strengthens the whole system. Phoe-
nix Drug Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05

President Reynolds, of the Aber-
deem x Tombigbee Valley Railway,
saved S35. OoO in one deal, by placing
an order for rails for his road during
the financial panic.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05

Capt. John G eastman, editor
Of the Yicksburg Post, is an appli-
cant to succeed General Stephen y.
Lee as a member of the Vicksburg
Military Park Commission. He
was one of the gallant defender. of
that city during the siege and is
well worthy Of the appointment
The primary election Of Georgia.
involving the Govern orship, was
held yesterday, the candidates be-
ing the present Governor Hoke
smith and Hon. Joseph Brown.
both claiming the victory. At the
general election there will be no op-
position to the Democratic ticket.
VIM. } Bryan is this week can
vassing his own State. Nebraska,
on the issues Of the campaign.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05

Railroad building in Southwest
Mississippi. or the agitation of it, is
at fever heat. The malady viii spread
to the entire State in pace with the
progress of the Panama Canal.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The Weekly is authorized TO an
uounce the names of parties below
for offices indicated, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic party:
FOR CONGRESS:
Il. 5. GAMBLER, JR.
GEO. It. MITCHELL.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05
VIII Cure Consumption.

A a. Heron, Finch, Ark, writes .
'Foley's Honey and Tar is the best
preparation for coughs, colds and
lung trouble. / know that il has
cured consumption in the first
stages" You never heard of anyone
using FOley's Honey and Tar and not
being satisfied Phoenix Drug Co.
Fond M0ther-'To be quite frank,
doctor, the poor girl has been eating
her heart out Brusque Old
Physician-Ha, When viii young
people learn to eat prudently?"
Gle leaves four kinds Of medicine. {
Puck.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05

Don't let the baby suffer from &C.
zema, sores or any itching of the
skin Doan's Ointment gives instant
relief, cures quickly. Perfectly safe
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05
School Fund Distribution.

From the semi-annual June dis
tribution of the State school fund,
our county will receive the follow
ing amounts:
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05

The people of Okolona are receiv-
ing the advent of the Aberdeen q
Tombigbee Valley Railway with great
enthusiasm. and cooperating with
the enterprise heartily in such man
ner as circumstances present, to their
credit be it spoken.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05

All the cotton mills in the New
England district that have been sus-
pended or running on short time,
have resumed operations on full
schedules, and a brighter business
outlook is consequently promised.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05

Governor Chamberlain of Oregon,
native Mississippian, who has al
ready served two terms as a Demo
cratic Governor, was 10y primary
election Tuesday elected to the
United States Senate. The legisla-
ture Is overwhelmingly Republican,
however, and viii hardly recognize
the verdict of the people when it
comes to naming a Senator next
January They are not built that
way.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05

Mr.. Fred Thompson, formerly of
Aberdeen, who has been in business
in New York the last five years, has
disposed of his interests there and
will return TO his native South. He
owns a large interest in the New Or
leans Item, to which his energies viii
be devoted in the future. His Aber-
deem friends wish him all manner of
success in whatever field his labors
NAV be cast.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05

Valley, Assistant, Mrs. L. r. Butler,
Water Valley; Durant District-Mrs.
J. z. Morris, Lexington; Sardis Dis
trict-tO be supplied.
superintendent Supply Department
Mrs. Susie Thomas, Starkville; Su-
perintendent Press Work Mrs A. c..
Yeager, Water Valley; Auditor Mrs.
Sam Gwin, Lexington; Agent Educa-
tional Endowment Fund-Mrs. Wal
ter Campbell, Winona
Reports are so greatly encouraging
both from the Board and on Confer
ence Society, that we have cause to
expect still greater progress in the
present fiscal year.
E. W. FOOTE.
The oldest hardware establish
ment in East Mississippi, and prob
ably in the State, the Mcmillan
Payne Hardware Company of this
city, this week passes under a new
cognomen but continues business at
the same old stand. Mr.. Harry
Payne for many years a member of
the firm retires, and is succeeded by
Mr.. ". b. Harrison, who is well
known in the city, and the house
will hereafter be known at the Me
MILAN 4 Harris Hardware Com
pany. The store is closed this week
for the purpose Of taking stock IN
cident to the transfer, but will be
open for business next Monday.
Editor T. T. Davenport, of The
Weekly and Mr. e. r. Cox, depart
ed Wednesday morning for Allison S
Wells for recreation and recupera-
ton of health
Never can tell when you'll mash a
finger or suffer cut, bruise, burn or
scald- Be prepared. DIR. Thomas
Electric Oil instantly relieves the
pain-quickly cures the wound.
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO.
LUCAS COUNTY
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that
he is senior partner of the firm of F..
j. Cheney & Co., doing business in
the City of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid. and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of Ca
tarrh that cannot be cured by the
use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day Decem-
Der, A. ID. 1885.
SEAL A. ". GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
FL. CHENEY s CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton
Don't let the baby suffer from ec-
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05
Mother and
Son Took Drug
Treatment
Five Years Ago Both
We're Cured.

Are Now Interested in Others.
Mother Is Willing to Spend
Money TO Aid in the Rescue Of
Her Friends who Need Treat
ment, as Her Heart is Set on
Retaining Them.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
r-r,Aa CnFrNyV,x
SEAL. 4. ". Gle ASON,
Notary Public

Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05

The President has again appointed
.. Il. Hundley as Judge of the Fed
eraI court for the Northern district of
Alabama Hundley is renegade
Democrat and the Senate has repeat
edly refused to confirm his appoint
ment, but he continues to serve a. a
recess appointee.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05

Never can tell when you'll mash
finger or suffer cut, bruise, burn or
scald Be prepared. DIR. Thomas
Electric Oil instantly relieves the
pain-quickly cures the wound.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05

A. J. Brandon, Secretary of the
North Mount Olivet Baptist Asso-
citation and colored teacher of note
in the county public schools, has
been appointed Assistant Principal
of the Baptist College at West Point.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05

For a mild, easy action of the
bowels, single dose of Doan's Reg
lets is enough. Treatment cures hab-
itual constipation. 25 cents a box.
Ask your druggist for them.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-06-05

Cannon and Fairbanks have open
ed headquarters in Chicago, and de-
clare the fight for the Presidential
nomination is not over. Down this
way at this time it appears that Mr.
Taft has the convention cOralled, and
that nothing is left to do but to res
olute' its usual meaningless platform
through and adjourn.