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The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-09-28
IMPORTANT CAPTURE.
Man Getting Letter Intended for An.
other Prevented An Escanc-

through a peculiar coincidence the
| sheriff Of this county was enabled to
capture man accused Of having COM
mltted murder. The man Is now in
Jail awaiting the arrival Of the sheriff
Of Concordia parish where the escape
is wanted.
Monday, Mr.. John P. Watkins. a
well known citizen Of Port Gibson, re-
ceYed q letter from Natchez addressed
to John Watkins. The letter, which
was unsigned, warned the recipient to
leave Port Gibson at once as he was
being hunted everywhere. Mr. Wat
kins turned the letter over to Sheriff
Bagnell, who at once communicated
with the ladies in charge of the post
office, getting their promise to notify
him as quickly as possible after the
mail for John Watkins had been
called for About one o'clock the fol-
lowing day a negro man called for
mail for John Watkins. AS soon as
he left the Office, Mrs. Mary Moore,
assistant postmaster, telephoned Mr..
Bagnell, at the same time giving a de-
scription Of the man. Mr.. Bagnell
was at dinner at the time, but hurried
down town.
However, just after Mrs. Moore had
notified Mr.. Bagnell she saw Chief
Deputy Sheriff Davenport passing the
office in his car She stopped him
and pointed out the negro who had
called for the mail Mr.. Davenport
overlook the man and arrested him.
The man was questioned closely, but
denied any knowledge Of the name Of
John Watkins, declaring that he had
never known any one Of that name.
He was taken to the postoffice and i'm
mediately recognized by Mrs. Moore
Prior to the arrest, the sheriff Of
Adams county was asked whether
such a man was wanted by him. He
answered in the negative, but stated
that there had been a murder commit
ted in Concordia parish, and possibly
the man might be wanted there.
After the arrest Sheriff Campbell
of Concordia was called, and he stat
ed, after getting the mans description,
that he was the fellow who had com
mitted murder in his parish, and
that his real name was Sam Minor,
Which the prisoner later admitted
was his name. Minor is being held
awaiting the arrival Of an officer from
Concordia.
The sheriff's Office is loud in its
praise Of the prompt and efficient help
rendered by Mrs. Moore and the cor
rect description which she gave Of the
man.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-09-28
ENGINEERS HERE.
viii Go Over Route from Port Gibson
to HankinsOn.

Several civil engineers from the
State Highway Department have ar
rived at Port Gibson to lay out the
northern route of the Scenic Highway.
which is to extend from Port Gibson
to Big Black River just west Of Hank
inson.
The Second District, through which
the road is to be constructed, voted
$4,000 worth of bonds several weeks
ago for its construction, am the State
HighwayDepartment promised to aug
ment this sum with an additionals50,-
600 provided the road was built un-
der government supervision and ac-
cording to government plans. With
that understanding, only government
engineers can lay out the route to
be taken. AS there is great deal Of
this kind Of work being done in the
state, Claiborne county has been fore
ed to await its turn, and it is only
now that it has been enabled to Sc
cure the services Of these engineers.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-09-28
SENATOR 7. Z. WATSON DEAD.
Brainy and Erratic. He Attracted In
ternatiOnal Attention.

Senator Thomas E. Watson Of Geor-
gia, died of an acute attack Of asth-
ma on Tuesday Of this week.
Senator Watson was one of the
most erratic men in public life, though
Of strong mentality. Following is a
short sketch Of his career:
'For forty years Mr. Watson had
been a national as well as a state poll
;tical figure. He was nominated by
che Populist party for President in
1904 fter receiving its vice-presiden-
tial nomination in 1896. He was a
Populist member of the House Of
Representatives in 1S91-1893. In 1920
he was elected senator as he said, on
an 'anti-Wilson. anti-League Of Ma
tions and anti-war measures plat
form, defeating former Senator Smith
and former Governor Dorsey. He was
GO years old September 5 last and his
senatorial term would have expired
March 3, 1927"
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-09-28

doctors are more inclined to the opin.
ion today that the average patient can
be best treated near home, where he
will be happier and where be may re-
ceiye the same .truatment" that re
would Be given in New Mexico or Col
orado. There, ii IS urged, he gains
advantages that the distant climate
could not offer and which are probably
worth much more to him than the 9TH
er climate Of itself There IS no eli
mate where tuberculosis is not deyel-
oped and there are few civilized sec
tions Of the world now where II II not
being successfully treated Memphis
Commercial-Appeal
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-09-28
NEW YEAR SERVICES.
,u.,o0riate Observation of the Occa-
vi sion by Jewish Citizens.

rho Jewish citizens of Port Gibson
unnrronriately nrT observed the advent Of
sIl;r spIlvp new year at the temple last Sat
al5s nr5sv Service was held on Friday
ufsc ufsa,noon and Saturday morning. Mr..
~ rslix Rock in a very impressive way
aroSn5ncfed MN these services. A few years
S0,1 e~o tbe congregation thought it nee
20 assary to have young rabbi from the
gsbrew T3Ss College at Cincinnati to con-
drct u the services on occasions like
sS;s sSs hut they discovered that they
SsS @ one of their own number who
nonld O.s serve Just as acceptably as any
Il of1b tbese students, and since then Mr..
R Rack has been doing this important
work. -,
congregation will observe the Day of
Atonenent or annual fast day. Ser
vices will be held that day and large
nart Of the day on Monday, Mr.. Book
aaiciating on these occasions also. All
II the places of business will be clos
ID on Monday until after six o'clock.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-09-28
HalI,s Catarrh Medicine

Those who are IN a run down" con-
dition will notice that Catarrh bothers
them much more than when they are
in good health. This fact proves that
while Catarrh is a local disease, II Is
greatly influenced by constitutional
onditions.HALL'S CATARRH MED
ICINE is a Tonic and Blood Purifier,
and acts through the blood upon the
mucous surfaces Of the body, thus
reducing the inflammation and restor-
ing normal conditions.
All druggists. Circulars free.
II. ]. Cheney d Co., Toledo, Ohio.
oct2O-nxt1O
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-09-28
COOPERATIVE FARMING.
Farmers Heard Good Talks Trucking,
Etc. Last Saturday.

The farmers Of the Tillman neigh
borhood heard the good talks made
by several visitors on the questions
Of trucking, cooperative selling and
other things Of Importance last Sat
urday afternoon. All present seemed
very much interested. and the truck
ing question especially appealed to
them. 1t is planned to have a cam
vass Of the neighborhood with view
Of ascertaining the number Of acres
that will be planted in truck next
season in order to begin preparations
for having the shipments handled
from some big shipping point.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-09-28
MRS. H. /. HASTINGS DEAD.
Quietly Passed Away Tuesday Morn
inr. After a Lingering Illness.

Entered into rest. at the residence
Of her son, Harriet Louisa Hastings,
widow of the late Robert M. Hastings.
aPrecious in the sight Of the Lord
is the death Of His saints"
The foregoing is the simple notice
Of the death of this good woman furn-
ished the Reveille by the family; but
her lifelong career of usefulness and
her public service while postmaster
at this place demand more than
passing notice.
Mrs. Hastings was sister of one
Of the best friends the senior editor
Of the Reveille ever had, and this
alone, were she not also per-
sonal friend of the writer, made
her dear to him. She was a de-
vout member of the Presbyterian
church and strong Christian char
acter. She served two years as post
master during President Cleveland's
second administration.
Mrs. Hastings was a daughter of
the late DR.. R. G. Wharton. She was
native Of Port Gibson, and spent
most Of her life here. She leaves
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-09-28
BETTER RATE ON CATTLE.
Carriers and Shipper Accept a Com
promise Rate.

Louisville, KY, Sept. 26.-Basis for
new freight rate scale on live stock
shipments in all states south Of the
Ohio and Potomac and east Of the
Mississippi river except lower Flor
ida, was reached here today through
compromise adjustment between
carriers and shippers. The compro-
mise in differences was reached after
a series Of hearings begun September
IL before Bronson Jewell, Interstate
Commerce Commission examiner.
In formal statement prepared for
submission to the interstate commerce
commission in connection with the
agreement, it was set forth that the
carriers stipulated the agreed scale
was too low and the shippers that it
was too high, but that each party had
agreed to accept it in a spirit Of
friendly compromise.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-09-28
sMITH coTrAGE SOLE.

II. Freshman Buys Recently Improy-
ed Residence on College Street.
This week Ii. Freshman bought Of
d. II. Smith his cottage corner Coll
lege and jackson streets. This prop
erty formerly belonged to the late
Mrs. Hopes. Since Mr. Smith came
into possession about a year ago, he
mas greatly improved the house, max
ing it very attractive place.
The terms Of the sale have not been
made public.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-09-28

The Reveille learn that Mrs. Viii
kinson, wife Of Capt. Reading Wilkin-
son Of the 8th u. S. Engineers, sta
toned at Fort Bliss, Texas, has been
critically i'll, but is somewhat lm-
proved now Capt, Wilkinson is 4 ma
tive of Port Gibson, and his friends
here will be interested to know Of his
wife's condition.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-09-28

Congoleum Rugs and Floor Cow
erings, also grass and Administer
Rugs, Mattings and Mating Rugs at
greatly reduced price.
David Books Dept. Store.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-09-28

September has been quite dry and
warm, During this week the MAXI
mum thermometer has been register
ing from 93 to 94 The nights are
very pleasant though, 81 degrees be-
ing an average temperature.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-09-28

WHITE PLAQUES DECLINE.
According to a survey made by
the National tuberculosis .Associa-
tion the death rate from all forms
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-09-28

We are receiving daily NEW fall
goods, Cloaks, Tailor Made Suits,
Shoes, viii be glad to show you a.
round. Come and see how far your
dollar will 20 at
David Books Dept Store.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-09-28
OUR STORE AND GIN WILL BE
CLOSED MONDAY. OCT. 2ND ON
ACCOUNT OF HOLIDAY.
COIN BROS.

Ira Carpenter If Russum planted
new variety of Express cotton this
season which has 4 staple Of an inch
and one-eighth to an inch and three
sixteenths The yield has been good,
better than some of the
short cottons. IN addition to this,
140O pounds Of seed cotton produces
about 500 pounds Of lint Mr.. Car
penter has been offered as high as
% cents for this cotton.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-09-28

The Library will be closed Saturday
and remain closed until the schools
open again.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-09-28

two daughters and one son.
The remains were buried from the
Presbyterian church Tuesday after
noon in the preseaca of a large num-
Der OF sorrowing friends, Rev. H. IT.
Brownlee officiating.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-09-28
OUR STORE AND GIN WILL BE
CLOSED MONDAY, OCT. 2ND ON
ACCOUNT OF HOLIDAY.
COHN BROS.
MANTED-MILK COW.

want a good gentle milk COW that
is fresh in milk and gives large guam
tity. Jersey preferred.
sep2S M. M. SATTERFIELD.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-05-16

products. They see hundreds Of
millions, even billions, pouring
into construction work such as
highways, streets, office build
ings, hotels, schools, churches,
and dwellings, and they know
this spells PROSPERITY in cap
ital letters.
Even coal strike does not
dampen their ardor. They are
getting to work; the pessimists
; are getting lonely, the optlmists
'are in evidence
The live people are doing bus
mess and preparing to do more.
The live towns are moving for
ward determined to be leaders
Of the country advance.
| Then men Of vision are grasp
ing the opportunity to recover
two years OF lost ground. The
men without vision are hanging
back and may never catch up I'M
less they move quickly now.
Are you an optimist or a pessl-
mist?
If you lost heavily no mourn
ing will bring back your money,
but energy and hustle and vim
and optimism will enable you to
make more. Act now in the liv-
ing present. Don't delay, wait
inc for more convenient season.
Reprinted from the Manufac-
turers Record, Baltimore, Md,
April Il, 1922.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-05-16
HALF A CENTURY
Oklahoman Praises Black Draueht.
Having Used It 'tCan Safely
Say for 50 Years"

Grandfield, Okla.-One of the best
known farmers of T11man County, Mr..
G. w. Tisdale, who owns and manages
q wagon yard here, says:
Il have used Thedford's Black
Draught-I believe can safely say for
fifty years.
Il was born and reared in Texas,
Freestone County, sixty-four years ago.
I have been married forty-four years.
My father used Black-Draught before
was married, and gave it to us i. (,
For fOrty-four years of my married
life, it has had a place on our meal
cine shelf. and is the only laxative. CT
liver medicine, we use. We use it
for torpid liver, sour stomach, head
ache. indigestion don't think we
coul1 get along without it, knowing
what it has done for us, and the money
1t has saved. 1t is Just as good and re-
liable today as it was when we began
its use. My boys use it and they ere
satisfied it's the best liver medicine
they have ever used"
Thedfcrd's Black-Draught is purely
vegetable, not disagTeeeblc TO take
and acts in prompt and natural way.
So many thousands Of persons have
been benefited by the -se of Thedford's
Black-Draught, you should have no
hesitancy in trying this valuable old
well-established remedy, for most liver
and stomach disorders. NC-139b.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-05-16
WHAT POULTRY MEANS TO
THE FARM

In the Live-at -homei cam
paien which the Governor has IN
augurated in the State, great
stress /: laid upon the value OF
poultry TO the farm. In the
campaign which a number Of
counties are waging. notably
Craven, an effort is being made
to get every farmer in the coun-
ty to carry as many as fifty
hens on each farm. 1t may be
hard to convince the average
farmer Of the value of SO small
4 number of hens upon the farm,
but the experience Of local
farmer may serve to do 50.
This farmer started January
first with fifty hens. During
the five and a half months 70
this date he has actually sold
1862 worth Of eggs, has set
twenty-eight dozen and now has
eight hens carrying chickens,
and his family have eaten and us
ed Tor cooking purposes all the
eggs desired. He did not buy a
dollar $ worth OF food except
what was actually raised upon
the farm. These fifty hens have
Melted him in actual cash around
'even dollars per month and
have provided his family with
all the eggs desired for eating
purposes, which in itself is a big
item. Fifty hens to every farm
would certainly mean a wonder
full saving as we'll as source Of
consldera BILE total net income to
the community.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-05-16
THE COUNTRY MOVING FOR.
WARD TO PROSPERITY

More than one hundred mil
lion Of the most yirile, active. op-
timistic, aggressive, upbuilGing
people Of the world, having
about one half Of the world S
nroducln" power, with NOR
than one half Of the world :
coal and many other things i'll
proportion, have grown weary Of
pessimism and stagnatioD and
are now bending their activities:
to constructive work.
They know that our financial
policies have been changed they
know that a protective tariff
will BE passed, they know that
we must spend billions-manv Of
them-cn railroads and highways
and buildings and they know
that good securities are earrerlv
grabbed up, showing an enormous
security buying power in the
country.
They have seen the advance IL,
the stock market, following ar
advance in farm products, and
now they see marked better
n,ent in iron and steel and other
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-05-16

l hereby announce that I will
be candidate for Clerk Super
ior Court Of Halifax County, sub
jcct to the Democratic Primary
to be held on June 3. 1922.
| also take this opportunity 10
express my sincere thanks to the
people Of Halifax County for
heir loyal support in the past
and assure them that if nominat-
ed and elected | will endeayor to
give them the best service pos
sible as their Clerk.
Respectfully,
STERLING NJ. GARY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-05-16
TUESDAY. MAY 16, 1922.
BIBLE THOUGHT FOR TODAY

RESTORE THE ERRING: -Bretll-
ern, if a man be overtaken III Il fault,
xe which are spiritual, restore such
one III the spirit of meekness: con
sidcring thyself, lest thou also BE
tempted. Gala ians 6: /.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-05-16
TO THE VOTERS OIL HALIFAX
COUNTY

| hereby announce myself as {:
candidate for the office Of County
Treasurer subject to the action Of
the Democratic primaries June
|ord, 1922.
NORFLEET S. SMITH
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-05-16

[ hereby declare myself to be
a candidate for the office Of
Sheriff Of Halifax Country in the
coming Democratic Primary and
will appreciate the support of
all Democrats.
J. A. HOUSE. Thelma. n. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-05-16
CANDIDATE
CARDS

J hereby announce my candi-
acy for the nomination by :hc
democratic Party as a member
CT the next State Senate from the
Fourth Senatorial District sub
eot to the coming primary ele;-
IONS in Halifax County 5-2-!3
w. l.. LONG.
The New York herald., 1922-04-09
DR.. GIBBS FINDS POLAND
IN CLUTCH OF TYPHUS
Health Board ENJOY Tells of
Need of Prompt Aid.

An almost unbelievable story OF death
and disease was told yesterday by Col.
Edward G. Gibbs, who returned from
Poland on the United States liner
America. He had been sent there by DR..
Royal s. Copeland. Commissioner of
Health. to look into the typhus being
carried here by Polish immigrants.
In Revno. the principal point of entry
into Poland from Russia, the conditions
are most deplorable. Col. Gibbs said.
There may be seen persons OF all ages
In the clutch of typhus. In bar
racks intended to house 5000 at most
more than 5000 sick were crowded, un-
washed and tortured by vermin.
One small room housed eighteen per-
sons four men. six women and eight
children. including baby. In one hos
pital built for 200 patients, more than
500 were being cared for. The hospital
mortality report for typhus was twenty
five per cent.
mo time should bo lost by the people
Of the United States In assisting Poland
to fight this terrible battle" Col. Gibbs
said
DIR. witold Chozko Polish Minister of
Health. told the Colonel there were
only 1000 doctors 10 care for Poland's
"a. 900. 900 people. III the country is not
aided Immediately, her losses from cpl
denies will be far greater than her
losses during the world war, he said
The New York herald., 1922-04-09
Continued from Preceding Page.


to-day in the roads: the former was dam
aged slightly on her starboard side aft
latter received slight damage 70 her bow
stcm and one plate.
\ HAMBURG. April Str Resolute of ths
United American Lines. which VIII In.
augurate New york-Hamburg service OF
April IL, made a successful trial voyage II
the North Sea to-day
LONDON, April S--Str San Francisco Mart
tJap). from Grays Harbor, previously re-
ported ashore, has arrived at Kobe leaky
discharge cargo and go into dock Tor re-
pairs.
Str Palitan CBr). from Alexandria for New
York. reported sunk April 70 miles Ne
OF Derna
LUNENBURG, Ms. April 5--schr T. G
Adams fBr) before reported In collision.
3ffived here this morning; has her stem
> ~broken, jibboom and bowsprit broken, stays
carried away and headsails torn.
NORFOLK. Va, April s-str sorata tBr),
Matanzas f,rr 1.o3don, arrived at Newport
News with bunkers hsa.edt will have 10
uLseharge same before proceeding.
rug Bess. before reported sunk In Hamp-
ton Roads, was raised to-day.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. April s-Str Will
palp. before reported having lost propeller.
viii be towed 10 this port by str West
Cafanace.
SANDY HOOK. April s, $40 AM-Schr Or
lando V Wootten, from Jacksonville for New
York, is ashore abreast Forked River coast
guard station. about half mile off the
beach: coast guard crew have gone TO her
assistance. Cutter Gresham has also gone
10 her aSsist tance.
The New York herald., 1922-04-09
SHIP NEWS CONTINUED

PUERTO RARRIos, April s-Arrived. str
San Pablo (Bn, New York
PUERTO cAsTILLA, April s--Arrived. ar
Port Antonio. (Norl New Orleans.
Sailed 7th str Turrlalba. Tela.
RANDERS. April l--Arrived. str siljar
(Swl. Baltimore.
ROTTERDAM. Aprn e-Arrived. str Jane
Arrived 5th. str Merrymount, Portland and
Boston (reported arrival at Hamburg %
sailed eth. str West Norranus. New Or
leans.
sailed 7th. st Western Plains. Boston.
ST JOHN, NIB. April Tin port. schr Mau-
rice Thurlow. for Tampa.
ST LOUIS DU RHONE. April ARRIVED,
str Keyingham. (Br),, s. John, NB. 49,.
SANTIAGO, prior TO April 4-Arrived. str
Lake Como. Baracoa, with lighter (and
sailed PM 4th for Tanamo).
Arrived 9Th. noon str Fort Gaines tNor)
New York proceeds 10 Guantanamo and
Arnato Bay, 10 load for BaltiInore).
SHANGHAI. April ARRIVED. str Siberia
Maru Jap, San Francisco for Hong Kong.
Sailed 7th. str City OF Oran (Br). New
York.
CBD. Portland. Me.
Sailed 7th, strs Faraby. New York: Jel-
ling DAM, Hampton Roads.
SOUTHAMPTON. April 7-Sailed, str Cor
sican (Br). from Antwerp for ST John, NIB
Arrived sth. 8 AM, str Olympic (Br). New
York via Cherbourg.
SYDNEY. NSW. April 6-Arrived, str Rox-
burgh (Br). Portland, Ore.
Sailed 9th. str Tahiti (Br). San FRANCHISES.
TELA. April 0-Sailed. str San Jose. Mo
bile.
TIENTsIN, April e-Arrived. str City OF
Melbourne (Br). New York.
< VANCOUVER. Be. April S-Arrived. str
Makura (Br). sydney. NSw.
VERA CRUZ, April 6--Sailed. str Wester-
valid (Ger), Tampico.
VICTORIA, Be. April ARRIVED strs Ha-
wall Maru (Jap). Hong Kong; Ell Lobo (Br).
Lobitos.
YOKOHAMA. April 3--Arrived. strs En-
press OF Russia (Br), Vancouver; Oregon
Maru tJap), do.
Sailed ith, strs Iyo Maru tJap). Seattle.