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The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1910-03-10
Wants Information.

Hamilton, Ohio, Mch. 4, 10.
Editor Reveille:
My DEAR SIR:-I am seeking in
formation concerning some former
students of Miami University, Ok
ford, Ohio, who were enrolled from
PIT. Gibson, and not knowing any
of their descendants or friends to
apply for Imagination | have de-
cided to enlist4the help of a fellow
newspaper man in tracing them.
/ desire to know in particular the
dates of their birth and death,
their occupation, last place of resi-
dence and important facts cencern-
ing their career, public, military or
business. The data.is desired for
use in the new Alumni and former
student Catalogue of Miami Univ
sity soon to be published, and as
the publication will soon 60 to press
it WILDE necessary for me to close
up the work of preparing copy
within the next few weeks, and
therefore l would appreciate hav-
ing the information concerning the
subjects of my inquiry as soon as
possible. They are as follows
James. N. Harding, student
1888 81.
D. D. Mcclure, I843
A. Shields, I843=44.
Assuring you of my appreciation
of any help you may render ms
and thanking you, Iremain,
Very truly yours,
B. S. BARTLOW,
Alumni Secretary.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1910-03-10
Your friend and comrade,
ELIJAH CONKLIN.
WRONG VIEWS OF CENSUS.
No Harm Can Come to Any Per-
son Who Answers the
Questions.
Washington, D. c.,

Washington, u. T.,
March 2, 1910.
Letters from the census super
visors to the United States Cen
sus Bureau show the erroneous
apprehension of considerale ele-
ment of the population that their
answers to the enumerators' cues
tions in the next census, begin
ming April IS, this year, will cause
increased taxation, legal entangle-
ments, or injurious consequences
to their persons and property.
In order to quiet such unfounded
fears, which would, unless remov-
ed, materially affect the accuracy
of the census, the bureau has pre-
pared an official statement relative
to the decennial census, its origin,
purpose, and uses.
This statement should furnish
complete assurance to those con-
cerned that information given the
enumerators is held by the Census
Bureau in the strictest confidence
with reference to the identity of the
informants, as required by the
policy of the bureau and command
ed by the law of the United States.
The bureau earnestly hopes that
clergymen, priests, physicians,
school-reachers, employers, and
other public-spirited citizens who
come in contact with large num-
bers of people, will cooperate with
the bureau by telling personswho
are believed to entertain erroneous
opinions of the census the real
facts, urging them to give full re-
plies to the enumerators. Teach,
ers are particularly requested tc
speak of the census the school
children and ask them to tell theil
parents about it.
The statement issued by the bu
reau explains that the Constitution
requires a census of the popula
ton to be taken every ten years il
order to reapportion state repre-
sentation in the National House o
Representatives. 1t is the mean
also to ascertain the increase i
the population, agriculture, indus
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1910-03-10
Distress Among Mil Employees

Wesson, Miss, March 5.-The
mill employees were paid frac-
tional weeks wages to-day. Those
who wanted their full time could
not get it, there being only sufic-
lent money on hand for to-day's
pay, it was stated. The manage
ment deducted house rent. Not
withstanding the mills were operat-
ed less than half time prior to
closing down, house rent was
charged, and many employees were
left almost penniless. 1t now de-
wolves upon the municipality to re-
lieve those IN distress.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1910-03-10
Requires Ia census-Takers.

Natchez, Miss. P. Conner,
census supervisor for the seventh
CongressionalDis of Mississip-
pi, to-day stated that his entire Of
fee force is busily engaged going
over the examination of the appli-
cants for positions as enumerators,
who are to be appointed for the
enumeration which is to begin APP
ril 10. Out of 400 applicants
ninety-six have passed. Of the
remainder several failed on techni-
cal. points, and as he will need I24
in the district, he will recommend
them for appointment. Of the
number that passed twelve are ne
groes, but two of them live in white
districts and the negro population
does not reach the'two- -dfths neces-
sary for their appointment. The
Bureau at Washington has direct
ed Mr.. Conner to report bis sue
cessful applicants by March IS,
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1910-03-10
Millions of
Lives Lost
An Awful Toll Collected
by Consumption. rlany
Unnecessary Deaths
From This Dis
ease.

If people could only understand
that systematic catarrh is an inter
nal disease that external applica-
tions cannot cure, they would
not need to be warned SO often a.
bout this malady, which, when
neglected. paves the way often
times for consumption, at the cost
ofmillions of lives every year. Yet
catarrh may be cured, if the right
treatment is employed.
Catarrh is caused by a general
diseased state of the system which
leads commonly to annoying and
perhaps serious local conditions,
which may prove a fertile breed
ing ground for germs of consump-
ton. External remedies give but
temporary ease.
The only way to successfully
treat catarrh is by employing a
medicine which is absorbed and
carried by the blood to all parts of
the system, so that mucous men,
I.brane or internal lining of the
body is toned up and made capable
4
of resisting the infection of con-
sumption and other diseases.
We have remedy prepared from
1.-THE prescription of a physician who
for thirty years studied and made
Icatarrh a speciality. and whose
record was a patient restored to
health in every case where his
treatment was followed as prescrib-
/ ed. That remedy is Rexall Mucu-
lTone. We are so positive that il
will completely cure catarrh III all
Its various forms, whether acute OF
chronic, that we promise to return
every penny paid as for the medi-
Icine in every case where 1t fails OF
for any reason does not satisfy the
user.
We want you to try Rexali Mu-
cu-Tone on our Recommendation
and guarantee. We are right here
where you live, and You do no
contract any obligation or risk
when you try RexalI Mucu-Ton'
on our guarantee We have Rex
all Mucu-Tone in two sizes, s.
cents and $I.oo. Very often th'
taking of one 5o-cent bottle i
i sufficient to make a marked I'M
preston upon the case. OF cours
I lin chronic cases a longer treat
ment is necessary. The averag
: In such instances is three $40
bottles.
b Remember you can obtain ther
only at our store.
"The RexaII Store,
!. Pope Drug Co., Main St.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1910-03-10
saved A Soldiers S Life.

Facing death from shot and shell in the
civil war was more. agreeable to I. A..
Stone, of Kemp Tex, than facing it from
what doctors said was consumption. 7
contracted a stubborn cold. ne writes,
that developed cough, that stuck to me
in spite of all remedies for years. My
weight ran down to 1870 pounds. Then
began to use DR.. Kings New Discovery,
which completely cured me. / now weigh
r7S pounds, . For Coughs. Colds La
Grippe, Asthma, Hemorrhage, Hoarseness,
Group, Whooping Cough and lung trouble,
It's supreme. soc and $x.oo. Trial bottle
free. Guaranteed by ]. A. ShEeye, Druggist
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-10-14
AS TOLD IN PLAIN ENGLISH
Excelsior" Banner, and That
Lamb Of Mary's.

Excelsior" Is poem about .
young man who walked one winter
evening through village in the Alps.
The hotel keeper stood In his door
and told him the rooms were all
taken, but anyhow the young man
knew he didn't have enough money
for tips. So he went on. He carried
banner reading Excelsior" One
theory is that he was a drummer for
an upholstery house and the other IL
that he was demented breakfast
food inventor. He was found next
morning near the top of the noun
tain and his relatives were notified.
Mary had lamb that she spoiled
by overlooking and cuddling. She
took 1t to school with her one day
and the lamb bothered the spelling
class, so the teacher kicked It but OF,
the front door. Not having any sense
Of direction, 1t blatted around the
schoolyard until finally the teacher
sent Mary home with 1t and told her
II she ever brought it again there
would be trouble. Next spring Ma
RVS father sold the lamb on the ris.
ing market.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-10-14
DEVELOPING LOVE Of ART
Have Children During Their oehee0>
days Acquire the Habit o. Visit
Ing Picture Galleries.

A small lassie was conducted ~ her
mother on tour Of the Layton gallery,
and the established. etiquette for art
galleries IN general was being includ-t
ID - part Of her instruction for the
iaN Standing before particularly
2rosatc-lookins canvas. abe found 81
convenient to divert her mind bN
utilizing the brass railing a. = trap
sze-thereby developing the muscles
II her back and arms.
What are you doing!" the fond
mother inquired. do you think this
70 . gymnasium? You don't come to
an art gallery to swing on . railing.
You come to look at the pictures.
Stand up there. II you want to come
again" The implied threat az .
dnality was effective so far that there
was no question in the onlooker's mind
as to the treat the little lady evident
y regarded q visit to the gallery. That
Is the great point-to have children
during their schooldays acquire the
habit OF visiting picture galleries.
Then 1t will be but matter Of time
Tor the development Of discriminative
appreciation. That and real affection
Tor the truly beautiful will follow log.
lcally.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-10-14
DEMOCRATS CONTROL
ARIZONA CONVENTION

Phoenix, Ariz., Oct. 11.-With the
thermometer lowering uncomfortably
close to the century mark, the fifty
two delegates to the constitutional
convention began building the cove
nant under which the last of the terri
tories shall ASK congress for entry
into the Union. The progressive ele-
ment of the Democrats-the wing
which stands for constitution guar
anteeing unrestricted rights Of exer-
cising the initiative, referendum and
recalls in complete control Of the
assembly. This was evidenced by the
defeat in caucus of Alfred Conklin, the
conservative candidate for the presi-
dency of the convention and the sub
ssequent election of George w. p. Hunt,
of Globe, progressive leader. Judge
w. e. Wells, the choice OF the minor
ity, received the unanimous support OF
the Republican eleven votes.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-10-14
GENERAL INVESTIGATION
OF DISTRIBUTING RATES

Olympia, Oct. ia general inves-
tigation by the state railroad COM
mission of all distributing rates from
jobbing points within the state will
probably be the result of an answer
1t has sent to Walla Walla's complaint
that the Interstate commerce commits
sion's Spokane rate order respecting
east-bound rates from the coast would
result in injustice to Walla Walla un-
less it's present distributing rates were
changed.
The commission directed the Walla
Walla compliments to intervene in
the case the commission has already
instituted against the railroads on the
complaint of Seattle and Tacoma ship
pers.
1T would be useless" said Commits
sioner Lowrence, "for us to attempt
to re-establish jobbing rates for diff
ferent centers piecemeal. The only
feasible plan is to take up all such
points in the state in one blanket case,
and then establish such rates as will
be fair to all interested
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-10-14
Too Quick with scorn.

That marvellous story Of the British
expedition to New Guinea, with It's
discovery Of a new pygmy race, re-
minds writer that in the past stay-at-
home people have sometimes erred In
treating travellers tales with scorn.
There was. for instance, the descrip-
ton by James Bruce In Ito of the
barbarous Abyssinian custom of eat
Ing raw meat cut from the living ami
NAL which was ridiculed by everybody.
Yet Bruce has even recently been
proved right. When Paul Du Chaillu
explored equatorial Africa In 1851 and
described the wonderful gorillas and
also the nation of dwarfs there he was
none too politely by the
British Royal Geographical society.
Yet subsequent explorers amply vindi-
cated his veracity.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-10-14
6ugge for Supreme Court.

i. seattle, Oct. SLAMS Bugge Of Bel
~ snam has been chosen to Ill the
,s aesney of the non-partisan judiciary
Jn asue ticket caused by the refusal Of
10 se W. A. Grimshaw of Weratchee
~, accept the nomination for the su-
c cue bench. Mr.. Bugge Is q republic
~, ' and his selection to I'LL the vacan-
d., caused by Judge Grimshaw's with
a. oval maintains the ratio of three
e;a uocrats and two republicans de-
~ ,ue e. upon by the non-partisan league
y It's Tacoma convention.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-10-14

for violations of the 28-hour law gov
erning the shipment of live stock. The
court last year stood four in favor OF
holding the trainload to be the unit
and four In favor of making the unit
the separate shipments. In view of
the tie vote, it is believed the case will
await the filling of the vacancies.
A case involving the constitutional
ty of the California law of 1906, pro-
viding for the quieting of title to real
estate In case of the loss or destruc-
llon of public records, as by earth
quake, will be heard, according to
present arrangements, early in the
term.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-10-14
.oranaersy In New York.

City folk who think that 'the
Grange" and "the Changers" are OBJ
solete expressions ought to have at
tended the thirty annual con
vention of the New York State Grange
recently held in WATERFOWL.
Organized in 1873 with 81 subordi
nate oranges and small membership
the State Grange has in this brief pc
Rod increased to 1913 oranges, with
nearly 10000 members. The oranges
are now established in "a OF the 81
counties of the state, including prac.
tically every agricultural county.
During the last year over 5000 new
names were added to the roll. At
the Watertown convention nearly
1,50O out-of-town delegates we're pres
emit for at least some sessions.
'The grange is uniquely democratic
in its organization says the Survey.
Practically any farmer or farmers
wife, whether owning farm or work
ing on a farm, is eligible to member
ship. About one-third of the delegates
at the state meeting were women,
and not infreQuently they brought
their husbands as associate delegates,
the women voting and the husbands
merely participating In the discus
sions. Sometimes this was reversed.
Among other activities the grange.
Is prominently interested In the I'M
provement of agricultural education
and urges the enlargement Of the
State Agricultural College and lib
eral appropriation therefor, as well as
for the maintenance Of the agricult-
ural schools already established. The
grange has established six scholar
ships at $50 each at Cornell Untvers
ity.-New York Sun.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-10-14
Love Of Nature.

Too many. however, still feel only,
IN nature that which we share with
the weed and the worm" they love
birds as boys do-that is. they love
throwing stones at them; or wonder
II they are good to eat, as the Eskimo
asked Of the watch; or treat them as
certain devout Afreedee villagers are
said to have treated descendant Oh
the prophet killed him in order to
worship at his tomb. but gradually we
may hope that the love Of science
the notes I'VE sound upon the strings
Of nature"-will become to more and
more. as already II Is to many. .
faithful and sacred element Of hn.
man feeling. Sir John Lubbock.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-10-14
The waiter with Two Cars.

The Waiter With Two Cara
A Cleveland party recently sojourn
inn in Z Toronto hotel decided to take
an automobile ride about the city.
They approached the extremely
self-conscious clerk and asked him
where they could secure car.
.Our head waiter has two. don't =
know" he replied.
Il took some little time to recover
from this shock. but presently one OF
the part ventured to ask the price.
.Three an hour" was the answer.
That was voted satisfactory and u
luncheon one Of the Clevelanders
tnrned % the nearest waiter.
.sWho II the chap that owns TWO
automobiles he asked.
= am the chap" the waiter re-
n,ied and he threw such . freezing
e,rr,h.ai. into the word chap that
4 vas fairly frost cracked.
rhev f,nished their luncheon before
they had enough courage TO AL the
price. .S...--
ren1,ed. With naughty indinerence.
Then they went upstairs and hired
/. very good car for = an hour.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-10-14
LOST NOT FOR HIM
PICKING UP THINGS GERS STAN.
DISH INTO TROUBLE.
mad Hard Time Making People Believe
N the honesty-WIfe Lays Down
Few Rules FOR His
Conduct.

Twice Standish came near gettins
into trouble because he picked up lost
property in the street. The articles
really were lost and Standish honestly
found them. but he had hard work to
make anybody believe it. After his
second experience his wife laid down
q few rules for his guidance:
II you should find a million dollars
piled up on the sidewalk" she said
you must just walk right past and
never oifer to return one Of them to
the owner"
How about keeping few plunks
Tor myself?" said Standish.
Mrs. Standish did not smile. III that
IL the way you talked to other people
when they accused you of theft" she
said. Il don't wonder everybody
thought you we're guilty.
Never mind" returned Standish:
its all over now. l never expect tc
find anything again"
And he did not find anything for si1
months. At last, however, he saw ar
enameled cigar case lying in a bypatt
forth and back which they were walk
ing Tin Central park. He stopped to
pick 1t up. His wife pulled him back
"Dont!" she cried. Remember
what happened to you twice before"
Standish rubbed his cheek ruefully
Il hate like the mischief to let 1t lie
there" he said. IT don't pick it up
somebody else will"
Very well, let them. II other people
choose to go to jail that is their look.
out"
1T is fine cigar case all the same. .
Standish grumbled as they walked on.
IT looks good deal like mine"
That is all the more reason why
you should not NEEDLE. You have no
earthly use for two cigar cases ex.
actly alike
Standish walked along in stubborn
silence. When they neared home he
was seized with sudden craving for
a smoke. He felt in one pocket, then
in another, for his cigar case.
Where in the name of heaven
he began. Then his feet Jagged heav
lily. Good Lord!" he said. THAT Ct
gar case"
Dear me-" said Mrs. Standish
haven't you got over that yet? What
about 1t now?"
1T was mine!" standish groaned.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-10-14
FOREST FIRES CAUSE
GREAT LOSS

Rainy River, Ont, Oct. 1O.-While
a wind is sweeping sea of fire east
ward on the south side of the Rainy
river, at velocity of fifty miles an
hour, the great body of flames has
passed this section, revealing calam-
ity that already reaches the proper
lions of an international disaster. Six
ty corpses have been found in the
path of the flames and a vast area is
yet to be searched for dead, while the
towns of Spooner, Beaudette and Pitt
have been totally destroyed, with
great property loss.
With the exception of the destruc-
ton of the mills and stock of the Rat
ortage Lumber Company, at Rainy
River, the principal loss is confined to
the south side of the river and chiefly
sustained along the American border.
Railroad Cut OFF.
Railroad and wire connections from
the west were cut off by burned dis
trict extending forty miles from War
road, Mimi, on the Canadian North.
ern railroad Through this district the
last trains passed Saturday night. The
road is open to the south and east,
however, and relief is being afforded
from Fort William.
The fires have been smouldering in
that district for months and were
started anew by the terrific wind that
began two days ago. The wind in.
creased in velocity until it bore a
wave of fame 100 feet high and half.
mile wide Many settlers took to the
railroad track, but most of them were
burned to a crisp as the fire leaped
this barrier of some 800 yards along
the clearing.
Canadian Northern Relieves.
The Canadian Northern railroad has
been running relief trains in every di'
rection, stopping at every point where
frantic people were to be found along
the tracks. Several trains have been
run through bridges, regardless OF
danger to the crews. Among the most
dramatic incidents was the escape OF
1000 persons in long train of box
cars. The throng of men, women and
children awaited the train while their
homes burned.
The first trainload streamed across
to Rainy River, with men hanging to
the sides and to the trucks. Women
were given first place. Many of those
left started running down the tracks
and persisted. Others stood their
ground and were rescued by the sec.
ond train.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-10-14
Huohes Takes Oath as Justice.

washington, Oct. 1.-THE 1910lSll
session of the supreme court OF the
United States opened with the admin
istration Of the oath Of office as Assoc
ciate Justice to Charles p. Hughes, OF
New York. The court then adjourned
until tomorrow, with respect to the
memory Of the late Chief Justice Mel
vile w. Fuller. The court was N
session only eight minutes.