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The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-04-02

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Ina recent letter resolved b. DR.. A.
a, MurphFse, President Of the Rhodes'
Scholarship Commission b Florida,
from Do. George r. Parkins. agent for
the Rhodea' Scholarship Trust, atten-
tion was called to the fact that next
October e fhe time specified for COM
petitiVe examinations 30 BE- held for
thls scholarship. Dc. Parkin also stated
that IN important concession had been
made BY TIE examining committee rela-
tive q these examinat ons which win
hereafter make it eaaiar for a candidate
70 winouE HerstOfore the test ha3 been
on the making 81 q certain grade IA the
examinations held Ia Mathematics,
Latin and Greek, and IN numerous cases
where brilliant recorda have been made
by young men IA the two trst named
studies. failure % pass IN the Greek re-
Qulrements has disbafred them from an
terinR the English UniverHity. Now,
however, while che same examinations
and grading are still required, the can
didale, II he should pass IN Mathemat.
les and Latin at the home examination,
may. IN The nine months intervening
between that examination and hls de.
partnre for England. take q special
course IN Greek % make up bic def.
ciencies, Then, IL he passes the exam
ination given him &C Oxford before en-.
trance, he win be admitted rs q RhOdea
Scholar 10 The University.
In case Of q candidate passing the
home examinations IN all three studies,
there will, ne heretofore, be no second |
test required Of him at Oxford.
The candidate for this scholarhipl
must have passed his nineteeDth birth |
dav. bat not m twentv.fifth. M isaiso
required thEt ne shall have reached che |
end Of his sophomore year, or have
completed his second years work at
some degree granting college or uniyer-
sity Ia the unitsd States.
Hitherto the Florida scholarship ex.
have been held under the
supervisioi Of DR.. james N. Anderson,
professor Of Latin and Greek &C tho
State University, but now the candi-
dates may qualify az any specified cen.
ter. The subjects chosen Zoe the test
NE arithmetic, algebre or plain Geome-
Try, Greek and Latin grammar, Greek
and Latin composition, and aight trans
ation from these languages. Each
Itudent Il allowed Sl.500OO q year Tor
.hreo years, for bic expenses, an an
PIE sum for any young man who 10 not
extravagant.
This Is a rare opportunity for the
raining 81 q magnificent education, free
u ell cost, besides giving the holder Of
he scholarship che chance 90 travel IN
European countries during vacations.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-04-02
M HOLLOWAY IEVITED
70 Attend che Annual Conference Cor
EanealIon o. lha SonIh.

Hon. W. NJ. Holloway. State Super.
intendent OF Public Instruction, Il Ia
receipt Of letter from the Executive
Committee Of the Twelfth Annual Cen
ference Tor Education In the South, in
viting him 10 be present az the open.
ing Of the Conferences IN Atlanta, Ca,
on Wednesday, the lith day Of April.
For the general session Of the con-
ference q strong program has been pre-
pGred. The keynote Of the conference
viii be The Improvement Of condition In
the open country. Among The special
meetings viii be q conference % State
Buperintendents Of Education for the
Southern Slater. q conference Of cam
paign managers; b conference Of super
vis0rB OF The school irnprOvament Work
IN the Southern States; possibly q con-
ferenc1 high school inspectors; snd q
meeting Of college women A long lat
az the names Of prominent men and
women appear upon the program among
them being the governor Of Georgia.
The railroads within the Southern
territory have granted q rata OF three
cents for the round trip, plus he usual
fftg cents. Ticketh will Be- on sale
April 18th and 18th, and for trains
scheduled 20 arrive IN Atlanta before
noon. April 18th. Tickets viii be good
e leave Atlanta ~ 70 midnight Of
April 18Th
All Indications point toward afqe
and representative attendaBcc. and tla
hoped that the friends Of educatinn
eyeryWhfre will cooperate with the
people Of Georgia "a making the Atlan-
Be- eonference fof education Ia the
South q notable one.
1nf ssffE111.f[ 1fIalsr.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-04-02

4lU, tcEIEniae a1ril slh.
Tuesday nolninr Governor Cilchrisl
We Informed that Miek Morris. TIE a.
lsgcd nnrlezer q Sheriff WIN. M.
fengston, of leon county, on March
leib. had beeh captnred and was held
et Thomaspiile, AteieEran vas aeon
roeoigei advising THAT Norris would not
consent q b brought 70 florida and
that request Tor en- extrsdition war
rant would have 10 10 forward TO Cow
crn1r Hogo Smith. 81 Georgia. &c At
lante, % secure Morris return %
Florida.
Governor Cilchrist Immediately wired
Governor Smith as follows. ''Taliahas
see, Florida, March so, 1903. Hon.
Hoko Smith, Governor, Atlanta, Geor-
Eia. Please instruct Sheriff OF Thomas
county, Georgia, % hold Nick Morris,
now Ln jail ~ IhOmasVille. charged with
numbering Sheriff Leon county, Florida.
kequiEition tOllOWa By FIRST mail. al.
bert w Gilchrist, Governor.
Governor Smith replied that be had
instructed TIE sheriff Of Thomas county
asrequeBted
The Governor was Informed that J.
3. Hewitt. Of 0cala, who captured
Nick Morris, was at rhomasville.
awaiting extndifion warranf which,
would authQrize him 10 bring the pris-
oneE 20 Tallahassee and deliver him &C
the Leon county jail. The following
telegram was sent % Mr. Hewitt:
Tallahassee, Fla. March so, 1909. J.
B. Hewitt, care the sheriff Of Thomas
county ThOmasville, Ga: Have for
Warded requieition FOR Morris 10 Gov
egnor Of Georgia, with request that
warrant b mailed 30 you af Thomas
vile. Albert w. Gilchrist, Governor. .
The reqUiBilion upon the Governor
0f Georgia was &c once mailed.
Deeming Il Tor the best interests Of /
The State that this prisoner should have
he promptest possible trial, end finding /
hat Judge john b. Malone, af this Cir !
suit, would Be busy holding court IA |
yther counties, and that Judge B. III
Palmer. Of Lake City, was not fully |
Engaged at this time. Governor Gil
,hrise wired 10 Judge Palmer as follows.
loliahaE8oe, Florida, March so, 1903. /
Judge B. ~ Palmer, Lake City, Fla.
tieage wire me what Is earliest p6aaiblsl
late you can come here 10 hold special
.erm 81 court under Section 1914, gem
'ral statues. for trial Of negro nov IN
.nstody charged with numbering Sheriff
.angston, Of Leon county. Trial should
= 90 soon 90 possible. Albert w.
iilchrist, Governor
Judge Palmer promptly replied, ''At
ny time until April 18th
Ihoreupon Governor Gilchrist issued
he following order;
tate Of florida, Executive Department.
Tallahaoseo, Fla March 80, 1909.
10 ID hereby on bred that the Honor
bic B II. Palmer, Judge Of the 81 Ju-
icial Circuit Of the State Of Florida,
e, and he IL hereby appointed. assign
q and required 20 hold q special term
I the Circuit Court Of State Of Florida
J and for Leon county. commencing on
londay, April 5, A. ID. 1909. at 10
clock, a. n. Albert W. Gilchrlst,
Governor State Of Florida,
" the Governor Attest:
(Seai) H. Clay Crawford.
Secretay Of State.
-, :. $500 N
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-04-02
IMPORTANT NOTICE. 70 TAx
PAYRRs.

The City Tax Books era nov at the
once Of the the City Water and Light
Plants and all who have noe paid their
taxes are advised 70 call and pay them
as the property upon which the tax
have not been paid will Dc advertised
for sale after April let, 1909.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11
Delegates to Jackson.

Last Monday evening at s
O'Clock a goodly number of rep
resentative citizens of Port Glib
son, met at the Court House in re-
sponse to the call sent out from
Jackson tor delegates to a claw
and Order Convention to be held
in that city on the I7th inst. DR..
May was elected Chairman and ].
I. McKinistry Secretary.
The following were elected del
egates, Mayor M. NJ. Satterheld,
H. C, Mounger, DR.. May and
Major McGinnis, and Capt. Jones,
Rev. M. Flowers and H. H. Girls
ler, alternates.
A meeting will be held soon af,
ter the return of the delegates tc
hear their report and consider the
advisability of forming local or
ganization.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11
THE REVEILI-E
THURSDAY, NIGH. II. 1909.
=personal=

Miss Bloom of Baton Rouge is
visiting Mrs. D. Book.
Miss Nellie Emanuel, of Port
Gibson, is visiting friends and rela-
tives i'll this community
Chronicle.
Mrs. R. E. Walne has returned
from a stay of several weeks with
her daughter, Mrs. H. D. Brown
lee, of Port Gibson. Mr.. and Mrs.
H. D. Brownlee, and daughter are
expected today for a visit to Mrs.
Brownlee's arents.-Vicksburg
Herald.
Mrs. w. S. Beard, who met with
a painful accident some weeks ago,
is, we are glad to know, improving
rapidly.
Mrs. Bertha Mendelson of Baton
Rouge, La, is visiting the Misses
Levy.
Mr.. William Calm returned last
week from New Orleans.
Mr.. I. R. Meyer of Shreveport is
with his family at the home of Mrs.
Julia Marx.
Messrs. ]. G. and H. N. Spencer
attended the Franklin Life banquet
at Jackson last week.
Hon. ]. @. Spencer, superintend-
ent of agencies for the Franklin
Life Ins. Co.. has just returned
from Jackson where he conferred
with the managers of the Company.
The result was a rs per cent raise
In salary.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11

]. NJ. Jones, proprietor of the
Port Gibson Ice Plant, and T. B.
Magruder, well-known planter of
the same place, were in Shreve-
port yesterday and visited the Cad
do oil field. Both were very much
impressed with the development of
the field and the possibilities.
They visited the field as the rep
resentatives of number of the
business people of Port Gibson.
who have made purchases and are
contemplating making other invest
ments. - The Shreveport Times,
March 9th.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11

The date for the appearance of
the Misses -Burrow at the chapel of
the Female College has been chang
ed to Saturday night, March 2oth.
These gifted ladies are coming in
the interest of the Methodist
district parsonage. They stand
high in the list of attractions,
the musician of the pair having
Just returned from a course of in
struction in Germany.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11
ROGERS LivERWoRT
Tar and CanchaIagua.

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,
o. Sold at Popes Drug Store.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11

A meeting of the Daughters of
the Confederacy is called for Mon
day afternoon, March 18th, at four
o'clock, at the residence of Mrs.
C. A. Taliaferro.
By order of the president.
ROBERTA M. PERSON,
Secretary.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11

Michel Julian, the 6vemonths-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lamar
Russell, died here Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell are strangers
here, where Mr.. Russell came
about two months ago, to take
charge of the telephone exchange.
They have the sympathy OF the
community.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11

Miss Belle Kearney, who is one
of theSouth's most brilliant women
Is to lecture at the chapel of the
Port Gibson Female Collge, Friday
night, April 2, upon her Travels in
Russia " Miss Kearney has trav-
eled and lectured all over the world,
and is a splendid speaker. Here
lecture on Russia here is to be un-
der the auspices of the Epworth
League and tickets are to be sold at
IS cents.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11
Car Good Mules just received a
Marks Livery Stable.

Student John w. Heath of Port
Gibson, Mississippi. was taken to
the hospital sick with appendicitis
Monday. He was successfully oper-
ated upon that night by DR.. Watts
of the University of Virginia, and
reports from him have been alto
gether favorable. His father is
dead; hismother, Mrs. John Heath,
and two sisters. Misses Mary and
Lucille Heath, reached his bedside
Tuesday from Port Gibson
Rockbridge County News (Lexing-
ton, Va.)
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11

You can find at our store the
best Mems Suits on earth for the
price of SO We are agents
for the Queens Quality Shoes,
Warner Bros. Corsets, Fay Stock
ings, Arrow Brand Collars, Mon
arch Shirts, Carhartt OveralIs and
Gloves and everything that is
stylish You can find at
David Books Department Store
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11
The Imrid nIow Of Doom

was seen in the red face, hands and body
of the little son of H. M. Adams of Henriet-
ia, Pa. His awful plight from eczema had,
for five years defed all remedies and baffled
the best doctors, who said the poisoned
blood had affected his lungs and nothing
could save him. t'But. = writes his moth
er, seven bottles of Electric Bitters COM
pletely cured him. For Eruptions, Ecze-
ma, Salt Rheum, Sores and all Blood Dis
orders and Rheumatism Electric Bitters is
supreme. Only soc. Guaranteed by j,
A. Shreve, Druggist.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11

Mr.. E. P. Hopes, one of Clai-
borne's veteran horse men, is
the proud possessor of two more
head of stock which put in their
appearance last week. One fine
horse colt, subject to register, the
other a mule.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11
KlIls WouId-Be SLAYER.

A Merciless murderer is Appendicitis
with many victims. But DR.. Kings New
Life Pills kill it by prevention. They
gently stimulate stomach, liver and bowels,
preventing that clogging that invites appen-
dicitis. curing Constipation, Biliousness.
Chills, Malaria, Headache and Indigestion.
25c at ]. A. Shreve, Druggist.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11

All are invited to come to the
Carnival of Nations at the Opera
House, Friday, March I2th, from
half-past five to half-past ten. Ad-
mission, 10 cents. Meats, salads,
ices and other delicacies will be
served.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11

S Rev. Mr.. Mcintosh of the north
cen portion of the state preached at
the Presbyterian church here both
morning and evening last Sunday.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11
Horses and Mules for sale.
Marks Stable.

The Cumberland Telephone Co.
is preparing to issue a new direc-
tory. The directory is being pre-
pared by the Reveille's job Office.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11

A number of young people, chap
eroned by Mr. and Mrs. B. H.
Morehead, are picnicing on Karnac
lake.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11

We heartily appreciate every act
Of kindness shown us during our
recent bereavement. We shall
ever hold dear the memory of those
who have thus befriended the
stranger within their gates.
Mr.. AND MRS. L. RUSSELL.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11

Foleys Kidney Remedy will cure any
case of kidney or bladder trouble that is
not beyond the reach of medicine. Cures
backache and irregularities that if neglect
ed might result in Bright's disease of dia-
beteS
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11

GET IN THE GAME-Eleven
prizes given away. See our ad.
for particulars.
POPE DRUG CO.,
Joseph Bros Props.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11
Do you want good meat?

DO you WaHI sUOu WSaI!
Do you want quick service?
Do you want your wants sup
piled? =
If so, ring up 266. or call on
w. H. Craven on Main street.
They cater to the meat trade, be-
cause they know the wants of the
people. Make your wants known.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11

5 or 6 doses 1000" will cure any
case of Chills and Fever. Price 25c.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11

Ice in small quantities delivered
daily for IS cents per week; larger
amounts little more.
c. M. HOWARD.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11

Buy your Horses and Mules
from Marx.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11
FOR sALE-Good double store

with upstair apartments, rI7-II8
Carroll street, Port Gibson, Miss.
Recently re-shingled, and re-6n-
ished inside. VIII let It 60 at a
bargain. For prices and terms ap-
ply to ]. n. BRAsHEAR.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11
Oil Lands in caddo.

Oil field the largest proven oil
field In the world. Lands in the
proven territory for $50 per acre
and up on easy terms. for further
information call or write w. H.
Morehead, Mississippi Representa-
tive, Port Gibson, Miss. Louisiana.
Real Estate and Development,
Co. Shreveport, La.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11

FLOWERS. ALI lovers of flow
res can add materially to their
gardens by corresponding with me-
Cut flowers for funerals, we'd
dings, banquets or any other occa-
sion a specially. My collection is
superb.
My stock of bulbs-HYacinths,
Narkissus and others-are now
ready for sale.
MRS. E. BTRDSONG,
tsuccessor to W. Fl. Wright
2o2 North Monroe, St.,
Telephone 743. Vicksburg.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11
TO The PUBLIC

This is to notify my friends and
patrons that Myles w. Smith is no
langer i'll my employ.
mch1I.3t E. H. JOHNSON.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11

5or 6 doses 1000" willceure any
ale of Chills and Fever. Price 25c.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11

FOR RENT. Two rooms. APP
ply to L. Hibou.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11

POSTED-My plantation against
hunting and other trespassing.
MRS. e. r. MONTGOMERY.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1909-03-11

Mali Orders will receive careful
and prompt attention. We pre-
pay express charges on all mail
orders of $500 or over. Agents
for Standard patterns.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-13
1T the Academy


OF The Flower OF the kanch'
which comes TO the Academy next
Tuesday night. the Daily Record. 81
WayneSboro. PA. lew dHNS as''
said:
The very large audience in the
Academy OF Music. yesterday evening.
was delighted with every feature OF
The presentation OF The Flower OF 'he
Ranch BY very strong COMPANY
The music Of this lively western
musical comedy h. bright, II is Wen
,ang bv a big chorus of fresh vibrant
voices: the dialogue is witty ana me
actors enter into the fnll spirit "l
and. altogether. there is a sparkle and
spontaneity abont the production 'h''
cannot fail To plta
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-13
OERAIlED CAR TIES UP
STREET CAR SERVICE
Trolley Jumps Track at Jererscn
Avenue and Twerty eighth Street
While Entering Switch.

While SWITCHING from the Twenty
ighth stree; trace 20 The track on
Jefferson avenue sDout o'clock las'
night. a street ca Of the Newport
News & Old Point Railway a Electric
Company jumped the track and me
entire Inc was fi-d up fer more thah
a half hour. The car was backing
into the switch and the rear TUCK
jumped the track. turned sideWay 5
and cid some distance across ne
paving.
A harry message vas s-nt oui Tor
the rcpa!r force and thc mfE nae
great diGculty in getting the csf on
the track again. In the mean'lmH.
the west bound cars from East Era
and old Point wee tied Nd on T"fn-
fv-eighth street and ca Jefer1on ave
nue..
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-13
EVANGELIST BRANDT
ENDS HIS SERVICES
Large Audience Hears the
Farewell Lecture on "Saul
of TarSuS

Evangelist John l.. Brandt, Ct 81.
I,ouis. closed his evangelistic services
a; the Thirtieth Street Christian
church last night with lecture on
Saul of Tarsus.' The church was
crowded to its capacity.
The lecture was followed with IN
terest by the congregation. the
speakers descriptions were viva
recclIections of his personal tours
amid the scenes Of the labors of the
Apostle. Saurs traits of character
were d lineated With skill and dis
elimination, and the discussion was
a most masterful one.
Evangelist Branot and Mrs. Brandt
will leave this morning at 10:Oo
O'Clock fer st. Louis Mr.. GarmOng,
who has been leading the singing a.,
the services. left yesterday for Le-
banon, Indiana. 10 take part in a
meeting in that city
There were twenty-seven additions
to the Christian church during the
interesting meetings which have been
conducted during the past two weeks.
Pastor TAYLOR is well satisfied with
the outcome.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-13
TAXES ALL The BLAME
Young Bank Soboer sno MURDERER
exonerstes Suspects
srss Associated Press1.

NFw ALBANY. IND. Nov IL
Thomas Jefferson Hall. u years old
who yesterday killed J. W Fawcet'.
cashier. and severely wounded John
X woodward. president Of the Mer-
chants National Bank in an attempt
10 rob that institution, today declared
tina; Harry Alexander. porter in the
hank. and James W. Tucker. chauf-
feur. held for completely in the az
lair. are guiItless.
Hall Who is held in the Indiana Re
A,rmaiory At Iefferscnviile said nc
Ia sorry tha, h. had killed Cashier
,. wcett
Ne admitted that he had conceived
sn idea 81 robhing the bank from
hing lusid novels
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-13
TUNNELL|NG UNDER
AVENUE FINISHED
Sewer Main Finally Tapped"
and Regular Car Schedule
Can be Resumed.

After three dax of steafy digging.
wC-kmen yeste rday finally reached
the sewer main under Washington
avenue near Twcnfy-ffth street ana
tapped" the main for connection
to q nearby building. The tunnel
made half way across the avenue was
partially filed w last night and the
avenue at that point will re thrown
Oxen to street car traffic today. after
being closet since early Wednesday
morning
This il the secrid time wi:hin
few weeks that 4 tunnel has been
dug under the av,nue to make con
nection with the sever main. Several
weeks ago IN a.: mDt was made 10
locate the tan in the main. but al
ter the men had dug around under
the avenue for two days and cut three
different tunnels the search for tn
tap" was ansadcned. This time IL
was dec, ded - "tap" the main am
not search for the tap" which was
made wnen "a sever was laid
Since the iuRnelling began. ear;
bound street cars Rave been going
out over the Tweniy-eighth sJ' 81
bridge and west lound cars nave = -
ed over the Thirty fourth a."
bridge. The North End. < o
depot cars have been running - ?
Huntington avenue instead Of Wa
ington avenue
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-13
SHIPPING REPORT
Friday. November IL, 1909.
Arrived.

Arrived.
Steamer Queen Wilhelmina tbr.J
Manning, London via SAVANNAH
F1lrness, Witty & Company, Lto-' LOT
exports. ,,,..,,
steamer Irisbrook (Br) Uiistrom,
Perth Amboy-to Chesapeake & ohio
coal g. Coke Company in ballast:
steamer Anglo Colombian tbr(
Parslow. Galveston-to Chesapeake
ohio Coal Agency Company Tor pun
ker coal. .
steamer Salfordia (BrD stewart
Rrunswick-to Smokeless Fuel Coih-
nanv for bunker coal.
Steamer Italia UtaD Baratta' Gai-
vestcn-to SmOkeless Fuel Company
for bunker coal.
schooner Charles Noble simmons
Green. New YOrk-to Atlantic States
coal 4 Coke Company in ballast.
Schooner Martha p. Small. Barrow
Poston-to Berwind- White Coal tom
pany in ballast.
barge f b. Sutton from providence
TO Chesapeake & Ohio Coal K COKE
Company IN ballast.