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The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16
A Typical Market Woman.

only necessary for the sightseer TO
visit such suburbs as Coyocan to be-
come convinced of this beyond perad-
venture.
The little market of a town Is the
goal of all ambitious tradesmen In its
territory. 1t is at this point that
travelling peddlers. street vendors and
mountain Indians begin their days
labor, and they have usually spread
out their wares before daylight.
Here may be seen the wandering
Spaniard or Syrian, with his peddler's
pick spread out, with all its gaudy
attractions-highly colored handker-
chiefs, combs, strings of glass beads,
bracelets. necklaces and cheap finery
of every description. His is the ma
gicians bag to the poor Indian criada
with only few centavos to bespangle
her natural charms. and his is one
of the most attractive booths of the
plaza.
But itinerant peddlers are common
to all countries, and one must turn
elsewhere to catch those typical wares
of the people. There, spread out on
the ground, one may see the cheap
native pottery. in various and sundry
shapes, serviceable and otherwise
which the Indians themselves have
made in their crude fashion. There
are the native fruits, luscious and
tempting, but fast spelling in the glare
of the sun. There are native man
tillas, shawls, rebozos and perhaps
a booth with other wearing apparel
for women. There are sombreros, and
frequently one may run across char
ro suits Of leather with spangles of
silver pieces to catch the eye of the
visiting ranchero. And there are
rough native shoes. with long pointed
toes. that were the style in the United
States several years ago.
In fact, there is no limit to the va
riety of the wares which may be seen
for sale within the limits of a very
small market, though no grand pianos
have been noticed in the display.
There is everything, from a penny's
worth Of peanuts to a pesos worth
of more substantial merchandise. And
ON fiesta. 1t is indeed scene of
bright colors to catch the eye of an
artist.
1t is to the little market place that
the Indian, Tarascan, Tarahumara,
or whatever his tribe is, trots down
from the hills to dispose of his handi-
craft, his baskets, his blankets or even
his crude violins.
But the Mexican market place is not
only plaza for buying and selling 1t
seems to be the meeting place for
everything. for dogs, cats and Indian
babies. The dogs and cats are al
lowed to scamper around in every di-
rection, with but little cause for ap-
prehension on the part OF buyers and
sellers, and as for the babies-they
are spread out in every direction in
the sun. dirty little contented speci-
mems OF humanity that are the only
things in the market place not for
sale.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16
Has Ark for Flood.

Missouri, Point, Mo-. w. Apple
ton is floating down the Mississippi
river with his family, IL pigs, three
COWS, two horses and poultry on a
large raft which he launched just be-
fore the river broke over its banks
and covered his farm with several feet
of water.
The raft, which is an enormous af-
fair, was built by Appleton two weeks
ago In preparation for the flood. 1t is
surrounded by a railing to keep the
cattle from falling into the river. Food
for man and beast to last several days
was taken along.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16
Historic Station to Co.

shington.-President Roosevelt
Has directed the removal of the histor-
lie abandoned Pennsylvania railroad
passenger station building at the cor
ner of Sixth and B streets, N. W., this
icity. from the government grounds
(which comprise what is known as the
Mall, the object being to improve that
section of the city.
! The buildings and appurtenances
were transferred to the United States
March in accordance with congress
,sional legislation providing for new
union station in this city. 1t was
within the lobby of the station that
President Garfield was shot by Gui-
itesn
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16
LONG LEGAL BATTLE OVER ITS
OWNERSHIP.
farmers Sons Arrayed Against Step
mother for Possession of Fa-
ther's Estate-contest Ex-
tends Over Ten Years.

Littleton, Mass.-The question of
ownership of a little church pew in
the First Congregational church, seat
ing five persons, was the last obstacle
to be overcome in contest extending
over ten years. and it has cost the op-
posing factions of a once happy family
not only the loss of much time, but
also large sums of money.
Tucked away on the side of one of
the many hills that abound in this
town is the estate left by the late
Theodore C. Fletcher, comprising
about GO acres.
The late Mr.. Fletcher was held in
high esteem by all the residents of the
good shape for his farm was well fol-
lowed by his stepson.
When he married the present Mrs.
Fletcher Mr.. Fletcher had two sons
by his first wife, Hammond and Daniel.
while Mrs. Fletcher, who was previous
to her marriage Mrs. Titcomb. had
two sons, Ora and Walter.
On the death of Fletcher, IA years
ago. an agreeable settlement of the es-
tate was made.
The estate was to remain in the
hands of Mrs Fletcher, while the two
sons bearing the name Of Fletcher
were given a money consideration and
relinquished all claims. The old family
pew in the First Congregational
church was to remain in the name of
Fletcher.
The estate was valued at about
$1,000. About ten years ago Hammond
Fletcher. SO it is alleged, became dis
satisfied and. enlisting the support of
his brother. put in the claim that they
had not received proper treatment in
the distribution of the estate. A legal
fight was made to obtain possession
of part of it.
1t is alleged that their claim called
for more than the estate was valued
at. The matter Svas carried from one
court to another until it reached the
highest tribunal. The findings were al
ways for the widow, her fight being
handled by the son, Ora Titcomb.
The estate could not, however, be
legally settled until the ownership of
the pew had been established. Some
time ago the widow, Mrs. Fletcher.
sold the pew to her son, Walter Tit
comb. for $40, and the claim was made
by one of the Fletchers that the pew
was worth $50.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16
Sees MANY CHANGES
CONVICT FOR 27 YEARS FINDS A
NEW LAND.
Trolley Is a ReveIation-Auto PIesses
Man Who, Young in Years, Has
Grown Old Behind Prison
Walls.

Chicago.-After spending 81 of the
best years OF life with the horizon OF
his world limited by the stone walls
OF Joliet penitentiary and his ambi
tions ground down by the routine OF a
convict's existence, John Gale, aged
40, but appearing to be 60, stepped
into the outside world the other day
He began his sentence when he was
% years old.
Mathew ]. Huss, president of the
Luxemburger brotherhood of America
through whose efforts the pardon was
obtained, met him at the gate of the
penitentiary. Gale came to this coun-
try from Luxembourg 2S years ago. He
had been here only few months
when in fight at Evanston he killed
q fellow laborer with hatchet.
A trolley car stopped in front of the
penitentiary and the men clambered
on. Even in the penitentiary walls
the prisoner had heard the clatter of
those cars, but he had never ridden on
one. and his ideas of what they were
like came only from surreptitious ac-
counts by younger prisoners.
But he showed no surprise. An
Ordinary man might ask questions or
attempt some pleasantly. but some
thing more startling is necessary to
evo(W a flicker of emotion from a man
who has lived convict's routine for
27 years. 1t was not in his life to ask
.''Why?" but to go forward, unseeing
and unthinking
An automobile swished past the
w nd hn itrrnn
was a new sensation, and he glanced
apprehensively at his companion for
the result of the involuntary emo
Ition. Then he looked relieved, for
he was no longer in prison. where a
breach OF discipline would evoke pun.
ishment.
Every mile they rode into the city
unfolued a new wonder. The released
prisoner had no idea there were so
many human beings almost within
sound of the prison walls but yet as
far away as the equator. On one side
were piled the miles of stone, and Mr.
Huss explained that they were from
the drainage canal. Prisoner Gale was
interested in stone piles, for he was
familiar with breaking big stones into
smaller ones.
At the end of Archer avenue they
changed cars. and he Was told that he
was in Chicago. Miles and miles of
houses. in every one of which were
people coming and going. whirled past
bis line of vision, and he was dis
itraught with the strangeness of the
scene. He realized the narrow life he
had left. He had seen the same faces
fevery day and the life had grown
natural. Here were hundreds hurry
ing past him on every side. and why
shouldn't they all be against him who
ftr 81 years hadn't known a friend?
When the men left the car at State
street Gale started ahead in the steady
prison step. He bumped into man
and was pushed aside. A woman gave
him shove. Again he started and
, the jostled passer-by scowled at him
lin anger. Confused and helpless he
stood in the middle of the sidewalk
until Mr.. Huss, grasping him by the
arm. led him down the street.
The men who obtained the pardon
believe that in few days the former
prisoner will adjust himself to a life
of freedom and be capable of start
ing at some work. He will make his
home with his sister.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16
AdvIce 70 the LoveIorn.

An Albany politician was discussing
the heart troubles that ofttimes draw
famous men unwillingly into court.
IF these men," said he. would
paste in their hats poor expatriated
Abe Hummel's advice. they'd have no
difficulty whatever.
'Abe's advice. which he necessarily
repeated to his clients. was:
Never make love to woman
through an ink bottle"
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16
Dog Catcher, Between Humane SO
cety and Law, Tries chIoroform.

Bellingham, Wash.-This city has
been in the throes of most desperate
struggle. and only few days ago was
perfect peace restored, when the dog
catcher announced triumphantly that
chloroform could be successfully used
to dispose of the unclaimed animals in
the dog pound.
The fight has been on between the
humane society and Dog Catcher Nc
Nab. The former alleged that the dogs
should be killed by morphine or some
other soothing drug, instead of being
so cruelty slaughtered by stinging,
tearing bullets. AS ordered by the
powers, SO was the experiment tried.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16
TWO CURES OF ECZEMA
Baby Had Severe Attaok-Grandfathe
Suffered Torments with IT.
Owe Recovery to Cuticura.

I'm 1884 my grandson, babe. had
an attack of eczema. and after trying
the doctors to the extent of heavy bills
and an increase of the disease and suf-
fering, l recommended Cuticura and
in few weeks the child was well. He
is to-day strong man and absolutely
free from the disease. A few years
ago l contracted eczema, and became
an intense sufferer. A whole winter
passed without once having on shoes.
nearly from the knees to the toes be-
ing covered with virulent sores. tried
many doctors to no purpose. Then
procured the Cuticura Remedies and
found immediate improvement and
finalcure. M. w. LaRue. S45 Seventh ST.,
Louisville, KY. Apr. 23 and May IA, '07."
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16

lifting. languor. dizzy spells and rheu-
matism. Before used Doan's Kid
ney Pills." says Mr.. Winney. Il
weighed 143. After taking 10 or 12
boxes l weighed 162 and was COM
pletely cured"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16

To all who enclose
postage lie win re-
ply, telling h wv
Doan's Kidney Pills
cured him after he
had doctored and
had been In two DIFF
ferent hospitals for
eighteen m on t h $ /,
suffering In t e n s o
pain In the back,
lameness. twinges
when STOPPING or
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16
Trv Murine Eva Remedy

For Red, Weak, Weary, Watcry Eyes
Murine Doesn't Smart-Soothcs Eye Pain.
All Druggists Sell Murine at 50cts. The 48
Page Book in each Pkg. Is worth Dollars
in every home. Ask your Druggist.
Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16

At the age of 40 man gets busy
and looks for some of the money he
threw away at the age of 21.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16

FITS. sc. vitus' Dance ana Nervous Diseases per-
manentiy cursd hy br iipes Great Nerve hcstorrr.
Send for FREE ff.oo trial bottle and trcatisr. Dr.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16

Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing syrup.
For children tecthing softens the gums reduces IN
naminaton. aays palm. cures wind colc. aoc bottle
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16
Some men decline to look upon the
wine when It is red because they pre-
fer another color.
Important 10 naolneee.

Take care OF the minutes. for tie
hours will take care of themselves
Lord Chesterfield.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16

One way to buy experience is to
speculate In futures.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16

Use Aliens Foot.Fase
Cures tired. aching sweating feet 25o. Trial package
free. A 5. oimsted, Lc Roy, n. Y.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16

Music isn't necessarily fragmentary
because 1t comes in pieces.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16

Many a man is out of work be-
cause there is no work in him.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16
PROOF FOR TWO CENTS.
n You Suffer with Your Kidneys and
Back, Write to This Man.

G. w. winney. Medina, N r., In
vites kidney sufferers to write to him.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16

The romance of spinster is apt to
be one sided.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-10-14
About an Average Crep in Lincoln.
BrOOkhaven Boy tiOnOred.

To be identified with Brookhav-
en-, or the interests of old Missis-
sippi, has seemed for years to be a
guarantee of honor and fame to
those so fortunate. In some way
there is instilled into the, freshness
of the mornings Of our States
young lives the poetized fact that
"honor and fame from no condi-
tion rise; act well your part there,
all the honor lies. Still, with a
degree of conscious excellence
mingled with pardonable pa
triotic pride, Misisssippians are
prone to believe that no State in
all our coutry has given to its ser
vice young men of more promise,
Intellectually and morally, than has
this, our beloved Magnolia State.
For fear of omitting some, we
refrain from special mention of
any, save one of our very own who
so recently achieved such distinc-
tion that it has awakened memory
of all the others.
Last June there graduated from
the Mississippi State University a
youth yet III his teens, who achiev-
ed such merItorious distinction that
his beloved tutor in the chemical
department, Dir. Muckenfuss inter-
ested himself on behalf of his as
piring student.
Later through the Professor S
recommendation and commendation,
this young man, C. G. Wood, of
our city, was awarded a Fellowship
in the State University of Ohio,
where he is now teaching and stud
wing in the preferred department
of chemistry, and achieving great
est success and credit to himself
and family. Mr.. Wood is making
chemistry a special study.
It is interesting to note that the
University of Ohio has a roster Of
5000 students, with 200 instructors
in the faculty, and 80 professors.
Bishop 81 course will be watch
led with ardent, interest BY his
Brookhaven friends as He progress
es in his triumphant path.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-10-14

be derived, is not for the voters
today. 1t is for the younger gen
Ierations. This is the first duty of
man to bequeath to posterity his
children S children sounder bod
les, sounder, minds and places and
institutions to develop the same.
Ours is an agricultural land our
people agricultural people As it
was in the past SO it will be in the
future only to a greater degree,
for as the farmers become more in.
telligent, practical and scientific
they will become more prosperous,
and the more prosperous the calling
the more of the younger generation
that will follow it, An agricultur-
al school at your door will be an
example and immeasurable benefit
to generations yet to come. The
agricultural industry is an infant
industry will you strangle it in its
infancy, or will you foster and nour-
ish 1.-THE calling Of your fathers
the profession of your children?
To defeat this proposed educa-
tional institution will be like shut
ting the door of hope and progress
in the farmers face 1t will be an
irreparable injury to our natural
resources, our children, our busi-
ness men and professional men. It
means backward step in Lincoln
county's great movement for prog
ress, education and development,
Protesting because of the small
amount of taxes to be paid is i'll
becoming men who have been
willing and eager to sacrifice their
life happiness for their county
their children. Is any sacrifice
too much for the coming genera
tions? Is any sacrifice too great
when it means success and happi-
ness to thousands?
Farmers, think we'll and calmly
before you stifie this great move
ment. Merchants and professional
men, deliberate before you destroy
the future hopes of our children.
No great new movement has ever
succeeded without opposition. Gold
is tested by the fire; men by tempt
ations. Lincoln county will stand
the test. Her citizenship will new
er go against the tide of develop
ment. Education, learning, means
happiness and life, whether in
agriculture or elsewhere. Our
proposed agricultural school is
within your reach. Will you stand
for progress or failure? Light or
darkness?
PROGRESS.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-10-14
DOTS FROM BEN HUR.
The boil weevil is here.

The boil WeeVll is here.
Mr.. Hiram Smith and Mr.. R. w
Wooten, accompanied by their
wives, were visitors to Natchez
during the past week.
Our farmers are nearly through
picking and ginning, but are sell
ing very slowly on account of the
low price of the staple at the pres
ent time.
Our school opened on time, with
Miss jamie Warnack as teacher.
Devotional exercises were conduct
ed by Mr.. L. E. Smith after which
short but important talks were
made by Mr.. Dennis Smith and Mr..
j. E Johnson.
We were very sorry to learn Of
the painful accident that befel Mr..
Ed. Williams baby one day last
week The little fellow was play
ing near a table on which sat a
bucket Of hot water, and accident
ally pulled it over on himself. His
condition was serious, but he is
now out of danger.
On Sunday last a party consisting
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. f. johnson and
their lovely daughter ArcoIa, to-
gether with Miss jamie Warnack,
attended services at Friendship
church, where they listened to a
splendid sermon by the Rev. Zack
Lotion.
Miss Ada Lotion leaves this week
to take charge of the Raymond
school in Franklin county. Miss
Ada is one Of our most popular
young ladies and we wish her much
success.
MEHISHTATA.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-10-14
TRIBUTE TO The CONFEDERATE SOLDIER.

From the Greenwood Commonwealth
The following beautiful written by the late Charles F
especially the
Greenwood The Mr.
The
FtZgralds friends his
death being reading
his splendid tribute he Confederate Soldier while the old
here assembled:
THE CONFEDERATE SOLDIER
From the days of Leonida tides time,
In all their glory and PRIDE and martial deeds sublime
Whether Ce Teuon the Belle
Mid the blazing beh where mad
Mid deaths wild where the hold
eyes equals
o. those freedom, the dathless scroll fame
Writ heroic deeds of daring in Sunny Southlands
Grand grin, Titanic warriors of a forever
Ths bards of coming will defy your dust
And the cycles of the centuries grandtr troops will
Than the vanished hosts Jackson
Then you greet you glad day.
Survivors Souhands Your
Tis the heritage of
For descendants heroes will show ancestral
But blood baptized Columbia, heroic mold,
Would the of daring of their fighting of old
Buryour gallant thinning glorious gray
Like mist before the day king, fading fast away;
sainted memory will be all that shall
deahess "Dixies
with your earth-le ended and immortal spirits
you grim as n years gone by,
When thrilled the wordwhen dared d
proud Dixie gonfaIons
proclaimed birth.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-10-14
"A Race for Governor With a Romantic
Sequel.

DR.. R. K. Prewitt, prominent
physician and druggist of Acker-
man, Miss, and Miss Alice Cain,
an attractive young lady of Little
Springs, Franklin county, were
united in marriage at the home of
DIR. John Chisholm, near Auburn
last Friday night. Only few in
innate friends and relatives wit
messed the nuptials.
In 1899 DR.. Prewitt was the edi-
tor of a Peoples Party paper at
Ackerman, leading member of
that party, and in that year be,
came its nominee for Governor of
Mississippi, to which piece Of po-
Ilitical history the above happy
event is directly traceable.
In that year. while making his
canvass for Governor, DR.. Prewitt,
who was at the time married to an
estimable lady, stopped at the home
of Hon. Geo. M. Cain, now county
treasurer Of Franklin county and
at that time a leading Populist of
this part Of the State, and Incl
dentally became acquainted with
his daughter, Miss Alice, then in
the first bloom of young woman
hood. This circumstance was soon
forgotten, as many similar ones
were, time sped on, and last De-
cemEer DR.. Prewitt lost by death
the wife of his younger years.
Sad and dlsconsolate as. the we'll
authenticated romance goes, the
weary months following Mrs. Prev
tits death moved with leaden heel
until last August, when the dis
consulate husband awoke one night
near the midnight hour. with the
vision Of the face Of the young
Franklin county woman whom he
had met nine years before impress
ed vividly on his mind. 1t would
not leave him, and this led to his
promptly opening correspondence
Win MISS Odlus 10 dSc6ICdlu IL SIZE
were still unmarried. She was
attending commercial college in
Jackson at the time, but in due
course received and answered the
doctors letter, their old, casual
acquaintance was soon renewed,
and last Friday nights wedding
was the fitting sequel to the inter-
esting romance.
The Leader unites with other
friends in wishing the worthy
couple much joy and prosperity.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-10-14
PLEASANT GROVE NEWS.

Misses May and Vashti Smith are
attending Whitworth College this
session.
Mr.. Lon White and Mr.. Ford
Calcote enjoyed the Natchez excur-
sion last week.
Mr.. ]. 3. Dickey is busy erect
ing his new residence near Lucien.
He and his family expect to occupy
it about Christmas.
Miss Ada Smith left last Monday
for the Red Star school, which she
will teach this session.
Quite a number attended Sunday
School at Pleasant Grove last Sab
bath. Conference was held and the
church called Bro. j E. Wills to be
their pastor for next year. It is
earnestly hoped that he will accept.
Mr.. Spurgeon Smith is teaching
the Macedonia school again this
term.
There will be preaching at Ben
Hur school house next Friday night
by Rev. G. S. jenkins. He will
fill his regular appointment at
Pleasant Grove Saturday and Sun
day.
Qudite a number from this
neighborhood expect to attend the
Association at Topisaw this week.
School opened Oct. with Miss
Nellie Sasser, of Brookhaven, ais
principal. The attendance is rap
idly increasing and Miss Annie
Renno, from Copiah county, will
arrive in few days to teach the
lower grades Let everybody ii
the neighborhood determine and
carry out the determination tc
make this the best year Ia the his
tory Of the school.
Miss Ada Lotion is teaching the
Ranah school ID FranlSlin county.
EEIICE
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-10-14
Tc the Public.

Hon. B. 7. Hobbs Brookhaven,
Miss.
Dear Sir: Please give notice in
your paper that !, the undersigned
Railroad Commissioner, will, in ac-
cordance with section 1886, Code
1906, be at Brookhaven on Satur-
day Oct. 81, 1908, for the purpose
Of hearing and Investigating any
and all Complaints that ns II be
made against any Of the common
carriers doing business in Lincoln
county. Yours very truly
+. M. LEE, Commissioner.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-10-14

Andrew Carnegie, the multi
millionaire and member Of the
Steel Trust. has contributed $40. +
600 ii lump to the Republican
campaign fund.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-10-14

Mr.. Taft will put in the last
three days of this week III the
South, making speeches ii Kcn-
lucky, Tennessee and Virginia.