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ton.
Ordered that J. A. Humphreys
name be added to the stipend list at
$500 per month.
Ordered by the Board thas the
salary of DR.. Geo. w. Acker, coun-
ty health officer, be fixed at the
sum of $4,000 per year beginning
June Ist, 1909. and that the said
salary of $3.50 shall cover his SER
vices to the inmates of the county
poor house and jail In case of
compulsory vaccination the said
county health officer shall receive
ten cents for each vaccination. Sal
ary to be paid semi-annually.
Ordered that the clerk of this
board be authorized to issue a war
rant in favor of John w. limerick
for fifty dollars in part payment of
contract of Humphreys Bridge.
Ordered by the Board that the
bid of Roanoke Bridge Co., Inc,
of Roanoke. Va, for furnishing
material and building bridge across
Dead Horse Greek according to
plans and specifications on file for
the sum of $4,000 be and the same
is hereby accepted. Bond to be
made in amount of contract price.
(The allowances of the board
will appear next week } -
Owing to the fact that the recent
disastrous rains have left the
farmers in a deplorable condition
and their presence is required on
the farms, we, the Board Of Super
visors of Claiborne county there
fore request Hon. John N Bush to
pretermit the June term of our cir
cult court, believing that vast ma
Ijority of our citizenship will be ben
e6tted thereby.
I Ordered that the Board do now
| adjourn to meet OH Saturday. the
18th day of June, 1909, to consider
and adopt plans and specification:
10 build a 100 foot steel approach
to the Humphreys King Iror
Bridge.
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Supt. Rush has decided that he
will not have an educational depart
ment in the Reveille regularly dur
ing the vacation. but the depart
ment will be resumed the first week
in October. We feel sure that our
readers have found this department
of the paper both interesting and
helpful, especially those who have
been patronizing the public schools.
Every parent should beinterested
in the educational and moral de-
velopment of his or her child, and
there has been much in this de-
partment to inspire such interest.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
Bridge Contract Let. Asks Judge
TO PretermIt Court.

A regular meeting of the Board
of Supervisors of Claiborne Coun-
| ty Mississippi, was held at the court
house in and for said county, on
Monday the 9TH day of June, 1909.
Present. J. B. McMurchy, pres
ident; B. H. Shaifer. w. L. Tay-
lor, ]. M. Nelson, L. Alfred, men,
bers; B. H. Morehead, sheriff; A.
K. Brashear, clerk.
Ordered that the petition of c.
H. Barland and others. asking that
a public road be granted; road COM
mencing at Ted Rushbrook's and
intersecting road No. 1903, This
road is to be opened at no expense
to the county.
Ordered that L. Alfred be ap-
pointed committee to inspect at
once the Humphreys King Iron
Bridge and report what repairs are
needed.
Ordered that the report of z, Y.
Rush. Co. Supt. Ed, be received
and filed.
In the matter of the notice of
back tax assessment against the
Wrought Iron Range Co. of St.
Louis, Mo-. having been given at
the instance of Writ Adams. State
Revenue Agent aud the Wrought
Iron Range Co. having answered,
denying all liability for back taxes,
and the State Revenue Agent bav-
ing fully investigated and reported
that no back taxes are assessable
against said company. and it apper-
Ing that this IS true; on this motion
of the State Revenue Agent. it is
ordered that no back taxes are due
in this case and the proceedings are
dismissed.
In reference to the petition of
citizens of district No. 3 regarding
the condition of the public road. 1t
is ordered that said matter be refer
red to ]. NJ. Nelson for considera-
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his hands of lthe responsibility of
action is intd derable to reason and
public policy
If Mr.. Smith is not in error as to
the course of the sheriff of Whist IN
county, he has again pointed to a
defect in the laws; just such an one
as was illustrated someyears ago IN
his own county of Claiborne. And
this is the need of an enlargement
of the power of the Governor, or
of the criminal courts, in remov-
ing sheriff who refuses, sor culpa-
bly, fails, to fulfill his duties as the
chief peace custodian, the authorl-
ty above all others to whom his
constituents look in enforcement
of the law against criminals
Vicksburg Herald.
The Reveille believes with MI
Smith that the governor took the
only course left him. 1t may be
that the governor transgressed Gus
tom, but where the executive OH
Ger of a county refuses to act (anc
there is no power vested in either
the court or governor to remove
him from ofice) custom should II
no way stand between the ciriml
and justice.
The Reveille never shrinks from
criticIzing the governor when cru
| cism is merited, therefore 1t canno
| be viewed in the light of a pro
Noel paper. In this case Mr.
| Noel has acted the part of causcl
entions oficial-one who wishes t.
see the laws upheld-and we Tee
that his position should be endors
ed.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-06-10
THE AVERAGE MISSISSIPPI FARMER.

The average Mississippi farmer
buvs canned and dried fruits-like-
wise canned and dried other goods.
He gets up at the alarm of a Con-
necticut clock, fastens his Chicago
suspenders to his Detroit overalls,
washes his face with Cincinnati
soap in a Pennsylvania washpan,
sits down to a Grand Rapids table
and eats Indiana hominy fried in
St. Joseph lard on a St. Louis
stove. Then he puts st. Louis
bride on Tennessee mule fed on
Iowa corn and plows farm covered
by an Ohio mortgage with Chatta-
nooga plow. When bed time
comes he reads a chapter from
Bible printed In Chicago, says
prayer written in Jerusalem and
crawIs under a blanket made
in New Jersey. only to be kept a
wake by Mississippt dog-which
is about the only home raised pro-
duct on the place. Exchange.
And at election time he yells
himself hoarse with approval be-
cause the shrewd politician pro-
claims that "the people of this
GREAT COMMONWEALTH are
the most independent people on
earth"
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Gouernor r. F Noel !.

Governor E. F Noel:
We, the undersigned citizens oil
Claiborne County, Mississippi. do
petition Your Excellency to grant
a pardon to John Scott. Jr., who
was convicted in January, 1908, in
this county, on a charge of man.
slaughter
We assign as reasons for this re-
quest the following, to-wit:
Ist. Because the said John Scott,
Jr., was convicted largely on ac-
count of the testimony of half
witted man, whose story was very
unsatisfactory. (This man has
been nnder treatment for mental
trouble since the trial and is now
not considered of sound mind:
and. Because the person killed,
one Preston TurneEs exonerated in
a large measure said John Scott,
Tr.. in a statement made the night
said Turner died, but this state-
ment, not fulfilling the technical
demands of the law of evidence,
could not be offered by the defend
ant in his behalf on the trial.
ard. For other reasons to be as
signed and urged on presentation
of this petition.
E. A. Humphreys,
f. w. Whitfield.
J. A. Hedrick,
and many others.
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JUDGE DECLINES.
The Regular Term of Court Will
Be Held.

Last week largely signed petit
ton, asking that, owing to the re-
cent disastrous rains, the regular
June term of court be pretermitted
so that farmers might not be forced
to leave their crops at such criti-
cal time, was presented to Judge
Bush.
After considering the matter
Judge Bush announced yesterday
that he could not grant the peti-
ton, on the ground that there are
eighteen or twenty prisoners in
jail who are entitled to trial. How
ever, he stated that, as far as pos
sible, he would make up the juries
from town, thereby relieving farm
ers from the necessity of leaving
their crops.
The regular term begins on the
third Monday, which will be the
2Ist.
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In Behalf of the w. c. T. U.

Will not every mother, wife and
sister awake to the needs of the
Temperance Cause If not for
your own loved ones, for the sake
of some one else's loved ones.
Will you not come and join US and
wear the "Bow of White" :? Wear
it as a sacred trust, wear it for hu-
manity's sake, wear it and work in
the Masters cause Of thirty
nine departments of the temper
ance work, we have taken up five :
Evangelistic and Literature, Mer-
cy, Flower Mission and Medal
Contest work. There is work for
all. Will you not come and join
us?
Let church and state
Heed David S cry at the city gate.
Let the church forget its worrying creeds
And wake to the call of living needs,
is the young man safe ? The heart
wrung cry
Has an age-long ring that brings it nigh.
IT'S the nameIess dread at the father
heart,
AS he sees his son from the home depart
'Tis the burden of many mother s prayer
For the boy who wanders she knows net
where
And you who are already mem
bers, will you not consecrate your
selves anew to the work, and give
your best efforts in this righteous
cause, "for God and Home and
Native Land ?"
ONE OF THE w. C. T. u.
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A Thrilling Rescue.

How Bert r. Lean. of Cheny, Wash,
was saved from a frightful death is a story
to thrill the world. IA hard cold, he
writes. brought on a desperate lung
trouble that bafled an expert doctor here,
Then paid $40 to SIS a visit to lung
specialist in Spokane, who did not help me.
Then went to Caliafornia, but without
benefit. At last used DIR. Kings New
Discovery which completely cured me and
now am as well as ever. For Lung
Trouble, Bronchitis, Coughs and Colds,
Asthma, Group and Whooping Cough its
supreme. soc and $I.oo. Trial bottle
free. Guaranteed by !. A. Shreve, Drug
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-06-10
WILLIAMS, KIDNEY PILLS

Hage yon neglected your Kidneys3 Have
you overworked yonr nervous system and
caused trouble with your kidneys and blad
der Have you pains in loins. side, back
groius and bladder? Have you habby ap-
pearance of the face. especially under the
eyesb Too frequent q desire to pass urine ?
If so, Williams Kidney Pills will cure you,
at Druggists Price soc.
Williams Mfg. Co.. Props. Cleveland,
o. Sold at Pope's Drug store.
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SCHOOL CONVENTION.
Inspiration Given Sunday School
Workers Last Friday.

The County Sunday School Con-
vention was held at Hermanville
last Friday. Most of the schools
of the county were represent
ed and a most enjoyable and
profitable time was had. In addi-
ton to the two workers advertised,
l-Messes. Long and Byrd-there
were two other workers from a dis
tance, Mrs. Hagaman of Centre
vile, and Mr., Arthur Flake of
Winona one of the best superinten-
dents in the state, present.
Among the subjects discussed
were "The Teacher and His Work"
by Mr.. ]. E. Byrd of Mt. Olive,
"Parents in the Sunday School"
by Rev. M. Flowers of Port Glib
son, "The Child We Teach" by
Rev. w Fred Long of Jackson,
"The Cradle Roll, by Miss Kate
A. Drake-bf Port Gibson, "Keep-
ing Children in Sunday School" by
Mr.. Arthur Flake of Winona, "The
Art of Teaching by Mr.. Byrd,
"The Superintendent" by Mr..
Flake. Besides these, there were
questions and answers, conducted
by Messes. Long, Byrd and Flake,
and some blackboard work.
Rev. H. L. Norton Of Herman
vile conducted the devotional ex-
ercises in the morning and Rev.
S. R. Young Of Martin conducted
the afternoon exercises.
The following committees were
appointed:
Nominations: DR.. ]. w. Miller,
Mrs. M. II. Rogers, A. Lord,
l. Z. Mckay, Rev. M. Flowers.
Future work: DR.. ]. V. May, J.
D.. Millsaps, Rev. H. G. Hawkins,
Rev. M. Flowers, M, M, Satter-
field, w. L. Short, Miss Katie A.
Drake.
Resolutions: Mrs. A. B. Nc
Kay, Mrs. G. T. Walne, w. H.
Benton, Mrs, J. V. May, Rev. S.
R. Young.
The secretary's report showed
the following Sunday schools in
the county, together with number
of pupils and denomination.
The following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year;
H, H, Crisler, president.
DR.. ]. Y, May, secretary and
treasurer.
Executive committee: G. T.
Walne, district; DR.. N. A. Gulce,
district q; ]. M. Crawford, distrsct
8; ]. A.Lord, district 4; Miss Lucy
McCaIeb, district S.
Delegates to the state convens
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cOuId Not Be Better.

No one has ever made salve. ointment,
lotiou or balm to compare with Buklen :
Arnica Salve. Its the one perfect healer
of Cuts. Corns. Burns, Bruises, Sores,
Scalds Boils, Ulcers, Eczema. Salt Rheum.
For Sore Eyes. Cold. Sores, Chapped Hands
its supreme Infallible for Piles. Only z5c.
at I. A. Shreve Drug Store.
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Are You BIIiousY

If you are sallow, have headache, dizzi-
ness, loss of appetite. and feel badly gener-
ally, you should use a good aperient and
liver regulator. st. Joseph S Liver Regulat-
or has for many years relieved these all
ments. 1t is carefully prepared and is be.
lieved by the many people who use it to be
the best medicine of its kind on the market.
1t is made in both liquid and powdered
form. Druggists and general dealers sell it,
liquid so GEMS bottle powdered, in tin
boxes, rs cents box, or five boxes for a
dollar.
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UNJUST CRITICISM OF GOV. NOEL.
Insmore P. O., Miss, June 2, 'o9
To The Herald:

Insmore P. o., Miss, June q o9'
To The Herald:
Having noticed several unjust
criticisms in the Jackson Daily
News, and several other papers OF
the state, and knowing as much'a-
bout the facts in the case as do,
| feel it my duty to speak out on
the subject, as do not believe that
those who are writing the criticisms
are acquainted with the facts as
they exist, or they are blind to JUS
tice and reason.
In the first place, Atkinson was
convinced of murder, and sentenc-
ed to life Imprisonment in the pen
itenhary, and after serving a short
time, escaped some twenty-one
wears ago, and since which time he
has been living in Winston county
as reported, s's good law abiding
citizen"
The authorities were notlhed
some time ago that he was in VIM
ston county, and after the sheriff OF
the county was requested by the
governor to take him into custody
which request he refused to exc
cute, the penitentiary authorities
were appealed TO by the governor
and feeling it my duty to capture
Atkinson if possible, went to the
governor and laid my plans before
him, and he agreed for me to en-
ploy Detective McCay to capture
Atkinson if possible, as the sheriff
had refused to take him, or to as
sist others sent there for that pur-
pose.
Atkinson and his friends-Hthe
law abiding citizens" we have heard
so much about, being "outraged"
by the governors audacity in send
ing troops to Winston to capture
said Adkinson-openly dehed the
officer of the law, telling him that
they would hide Atkinson from the
authorities. and feed and clothe him
the balance of his life rather than
let him be captured and placed IN
prison.
McCay then wrote to me, laying
the facts and conditions of affairs
as they existed, before me and re-
questing that | use my best efforts
to get the governor to send a de-
tachment of troops to assist him.
went to see the governor and
he decided to send the troops, and
you will remember how the claw a.
biding citizens" assisted the troops
IN the capture of Atkinson.
l further wish to say that some
papers have stated that Atkinson
only killed an Indian and should
not be punished for it, which is un-
true. One of the sergeants-Mr.
John Young-of Parchman farm,
was an eye witness to the killing.
and he says that Atkinson shot the
man in the back and then stood
over the dead body and dehed the
friends of the dead man to come to
his assistance. / also wish to say
that | think, under the circumstan-
ces, Governor Noel acted entirely
within his authority in sending
the troops, and so long as | am
an official of the pentitentiary, l
expect to exert every effort to cap
ture escaped conyicts, especially OF
Adkinson's class, and when the
county officials refuse to lend their
aid, will call on the governor for
assistance. G. c. SMITH.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-06-10
ROGERS, LlyERwoRT


For the complete cure of Coughs. Colds.
Asthma and Bronchitis and all Lung COM
plants tending to Consumption, Liver
wort. Tar and Wild Cherry, have for
ages maintained an established reputation
as standard Cough Remedy. 1t contains
no opium or harmful drug can be given
with safety to children. Price 500 Sold
by druggists.
Williams Mfg. Co., Props, Cleveland
Q. Sold at Pope's Drug Store.
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HEALTH AND VITALITY
Motifs Neryertue pills.

The great iron and tonic restorative for
men and women, produces strength and
vitality. builds up the system and renews
the normal vigor For sale by druggists
or mail, $I.oo per box, boxes for $500.
Williams Mfg, Co.. Props. Cleveland,
o. Sold at Pope's Drug Store
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-06-10

The Herald publishes today a
letter from Mr.. c. c. Smith, one
of the trustees of the state convict
farm, upon the use of the militia,
in trying to arrest a Winston coun-
ty fugitive from justice. We have
already commented upon this case,
and given reasons for looking on
the action taken as a mistaken and
a mischievous misuse of the militia
system, and perversion of the the
CRY and theprovisions of local gov
ernment, if not of law. Nothing
is perceived in the communication
referred to that calls for a change
OF the view and the reasoning of
that comment. 1t has been con-
firmed in fact, by the other futilIty
of tire expedition, with the odium
it has excited in Winston and the
disgust of the militia with the SER
vice demanded of them; all of
which ought to have been forseen.
while his motive in seeking to re-
neve Governor Noel of the onus of
so misusing the militia is creditable
to Mr.. Smith, he of course fails. It
was his privilege to make whatever
recommendations he saw fit about
capturing the fugitive. But the
idea that the Governor could, in ac-
ting i n the advice given, wash
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-06-10

Everyone would be benefited by taking
Foley's Orino Laxative for constipation.
stomach and liver trouble as it sweetens the
stomach and breath, gently stimulates the
liver and regulates the bowels and is
much superior to pills and ordinary laxa-
tives. Why not try Foley's Orino Aaxa-
tive today1 Sold by Pope Drug Co.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-06-10
Now is the time to clean up youl
hen house by using either Pratt.
or Lees Lice Killer.
POPE DRUG CO.,
Joseph Bros, Props.
NEGRO KILLED.
Wesley Brown Shot by Officer
Rowan.

Last Saturday night on COM
plant of the wife of Wesley Brown,
"a negro residing in Port Gibson,
Police officer Rowan accosted
Brown and. according to Mr.. Row
ans statement. Brown demanded
to know what he had to do with
the matter. Mr.. Rowan caught
the man by the arm to arrest him,
whereupon the negro threw up his
arm, and. either striking or pushing
him. broke away and jumped be-
hind telegraph pole in the dark.
At the same time the officer drew
his pistol and fired. the ball enter
ing the back and inficting wound
from which he died the following
day. Mr. Rowan surrendered to
Justice Colson and the case will
be doubtless investigated as it
should.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-06-10

STRAYED OR STOLEN-From
Lum place, near Hankinson, the
latter part of March, or first of
April
One Bay Mare Colt, with one
white hind foot. about 3 years old.
One Sorrel Horse Colt, about Z
years old.
Both small for age.
Any information will be reward
ed. Address,
R. c. LUM.
Hankirson, Miss.
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FOR SALE-Cottage on Carroll
street. Apply at Reveille office.
aprIs-2m
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-06-10
NOTICE.

All parties having claims against
the estate of the late Mrs. Clara
w. Pearson will please present
same, duly authenticated, for set
tlement. All due the estate will
please settle with
MISS E. E. PEARSON.
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ton: DR.. ]. w. Miller, DR.. ]. V.
May, Miss Katie A. Drake, T. L.
Rush, c. K. Powell.
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To the Honorable Board of Su-
pervisors of Claiborne County,
Miss.
We, the undersigned taxpayers
of District 8, do hereby most re-
spectfully petition and request that
your honorable body do require
and demand of the Road Contract
ors of District 3 that they work the
public roads strictly according to
contract and specifications, or we
ask that you annul all contracts
outstanding, SO that We may return
to the old methods of road work
ing, for under the present condi-
tions we feel that we are not get
ting fair treatment, nor our mon-
ey's worth.
N. B. Fisher,
H. ). Foote,
T. S. McCay.
o. P. White,
F. E. Wilkerson,
!. K. Highlander,
T. M. Luster,
Morgan Hutchins,
F. A. Peyton,
]: ". Peytop,
w. O. Crawford,
]. L Crawford,
T. A. Luster,
!. M. Crawford,
]. D. Mathews,
Nose Knight.
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maY2o-Im
Mohawk 1883
Registered Saddle Bred Stallion

#@6s@t@s~@ ~a@ua9 1tsA UsusIBUH
Will make season 1909 at $500 !;
$500 down and $1,000 when mare
is known TO be with foal. Usual
return privileges. Mohawk is q
yeats old, mahogany bay, r6 hands
high, sound as a dollar goes all
the gaits under saddle; trots square
In harness. Apply to
E. P. HOPES,
Port Gibson. Miss.
Pasturage at the rate Of s. per
month will be charged Tor 1sares.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-06-10

S or 6 doses 100" will cure any
case of Chills and Fever. Price 25c.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-06-10

FOR SALE-My Residence cor
ner Carroll and Vine streets. at
bargain.
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MONEY TO LEND. We can
negotiate loans on farm lands, at
low rates and on long time. Not
more than forty per cent. of value
loaned, and only on first mortgage
E. S. & ]. T. & H. w. M. DRAKE
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-06-10

POSTED. Greenwood Planta-
ton, against hunting. fishing and
all trespassing: This means you,
so please do not ask. It is no
pleasure to refuse.
H. w. M. DRAKE,
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-06-10

PQSTED-C Chicago. Hard Times
and Oak Grove plantations against
hunting and other trespassing.
]. B. McMURCHY,
J. A. LORD.
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ROOMS TO LET--At theP q

F. c. Annex. Apply to
MRS. JESSIE HOLLIS;
or H. G. HAWKINS.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-06-11
News of Minnesota
Interesting Items Gathered Through
out the Gopher State.

Duluth.-Adam Morrow of Duluth
was instantly killed and Newton En-
sign, also of Duluth, was injured by a
gravel train in the Northern Pacific
pit two miles west of Carlton. Both
were at work under train at car re-
pairing, and the train started unex-
pectedly. Morrows head was sew
cred.
Crookston.-At a special meeting OF
the city council it was decided that
additional park property should be
purchased by the issuance of bonds
to carry out the plans formulated by
the women's clubs Of the city for,
more adequate park facilities. A por-
ton of the property suggested will
be acquired by the city at once.
Moorhead.-The state normal school
at its twentieth commencement will
graduate class of nearly $50. The
events of commencement season be-
gin Sunday evening, May 80, when
DR.. Alexander Milne of Duluth will
preach the annual sermon to the grad
yates, his theme being "The Heavenly
Vision"
Janesville-"Get busy with us" is
the slogan adopted by the GAINESVILLE
Commercial club. A cash prize Of IS
was offered for the best motto, the