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1 THE TUPELO JOURNAL. —~ .~ ' - ■ ' ■ *" - $1.50petAimum “BE JTJ8T ANTI) FEAR NOT.” SI.SO per Annum Vol. XXXVII TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI, FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1910. NoT-U. Senatorial Caucus Held. \ - - Jackson, Jan. 7, 9, a. m.—'Tin caucus called to select a senatoi was held in the house of repre senatives last night at 8 o’clock with Speaker Street presiding. By a vote of 101 to 69, the caucm decided to vote by secret ballot and adjourned until this morning. The candidates will this morning address the caucus in 30 minute speeches, Maj. Vardaman leadinj off. No balloting will be done before tonight. Tragedies Of The Arctic i What tragedies were offered as toll in the three-century-ole quest of the pole is realized aftei reading the first installment o' Commander Robert E. Peary’t stirring narrative of his dis covery of the north pole ir Hampton’s Magazine. Commander Peary’s story, telling, as it does, the determiner quest of this arctic grail, embod ies adventure, romance and tragedy, in a graphic, compelling manner, Peary tells of his las< journey through the graveyard of the arctic on his way to the pole, as follows: Several hundred miles beyond the arctic circle we came to f most significant point in our up ward journey, marking as it did the grimness of the task before us. No civilized man could die in this savage Northland withou! his grave having a deen meaning for those who come afterward; but constantly as we sailed on those voiceless reminders of heroic bones told their silent bu‘ powerful story. “At the southern limit o' Melville Bay, we passed tht Duck Islands, where is the little graveyard of the Scotch whalers, who were the pioneers in forcipg the passage of Melville Bay, and who died there waiting for the ice to open. These graves date back to the beginning of the nineteenth century. From this point on the arctic highway is marked by the graves of those who have fallen in the terrible fight with cold and hunger. These rude rock piles bring home to any thoughtful person the meaning of arctic explora tion. These men who lie there were not less courageous, no! less intelligent, than the mem bers of my own party; they were simply more unfortunate. i i r i_1_l. _ *1_i. 1* JUCL UO lKJKJCL CLVilg «iiat lll&U way for a moment and consider these memorials. At North Star Bay are one or two graves—of men from the British ship North Star, which wintered there in 1850. Out on the Cary Island is the nameless grave of one of the ill-fated Kalstenius expedition Still farther north, at Etah, is the grave of Sonntag. the as tronomer of Hayer’s expedition, and a little above it that of Ohisen, of Kane’s party. On the opposite side are the unmark ed places where sixteen of Greely’s ill-fated party died. Still farther north, on the right hand or Greenland side, is the grave of Hall, the American com mander of the Polaris expedi tion. On the western, or Grant Land side, are the graves of two or three sailors of the British arctic expedition of 1876. And right on the shore of the central Polar Sea, near Cape Sheridan, is the grave of the Dane, Peterson, the interpreter of the British arctic expedition of 1876. These graves stand as mute records ol former efforts to win the prize, and they give a slight indication of the number of brave bat less fortunate men who have given the last.possession of mortal life in their pursuit of the arctic goal." Writing of the first time he saw the graves of the whalers or Duck Island, Peary says he “sal there in the arctic sunlight look jng at those headboards, sobered with a realization of what the$ nnant. When I first saw Sonn tag’s grave, at Etah," he con tinues, “I carefully replaced the 1 . Mrs. Mary L. Topp.. On Sunday morning at eleven /clock, Mrs. Mary L. Topp lied at the home of her son, Shelby Topp, after an illnes.1 which confined her to her room for several months. In the passing away of Mrs. Topp, Tupelo loses one of its nost beloved and accomplished .vomen. Mrs. Topp was born near Aberdeen, Scotland, 82 years ago and came to this coun try when quite young. For sometime she taught school in .he Northwest and among hei oupils was the late Genera Shafter of the United States army. Mrs. Topp came to Mis iissippi and taught school at Grenada and was married there. 5he moved to this part of the state where her family was rear rd. Mrs. Topp was richly en lowed with mental attainments and was an accomplished scholar, a woman of the highest culture. 5he was a tnember of the Presbyterian church and her urn? 1 f A fin a oofm'nA >f her Master, She always took a lively inter est in the young and her life and eharacter is worthy the emula tion of those who knew her. The funeral service was con ducted from the residence Mon lay morning. Rev. A. 0. Price, I ner pastor, conducting the ser vice. Three children are left to mourn the loss of a devoted mother, Shelby and Will Topp and Mrs. G. T. Francis, who have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement. Fortnightly Matinee Club Entertains. One of the most elaborate events in Tupelo society during the holidays was last Friday evening, the thirty-first ^~ol December, when the Fortnightly Matinee Club gave its fifteenth annual entertainment at th( home of Mr and Mrs. Robert Weaver. The guests were re ceived by Mr. and Mrs. Weaver, Mr- and Mrs. Ledyard, Mr. and Mrs. Reeves and Mrs. Wright, and when all were assembled th( meeting proceeded in the usua' order. When the president called the house to order, each membei responded to roll call with somr appropriate quotation, and then the following program was en joyed: Reading, Our Country’s Place and Position in the World, Mrs. Guy Mitchell. n.. j:_r\_ tv_t._J T_i ivcauiu^, uui i uov auu President, A Comparison, Mrs. Anderson. Song, Mrs Edwin Topp. Reading, Tupelo, Our Native City, Mrs. James High. Song, Mrs. Anderson. Toast, America, Mrs. Reeves. Then Mrs. Marmon came for ward and gave a toast to the gentlemen present. Much merriment then ensued as each gentleman pulled his ribbon and unrolled the myster ious looking parcel from the Jack Horner pie. After a salad course with cof fee was served the remaining hours of the Old Year were spent with music and social inter course. stones around it, as a tribute to a brave man. At Cape Sabine, where Greely’s party died, I was the first man to step into the ruins of the stone hut after Schley and Emory took away the seven survivors years before— the first man, and I stepped into those ruins in a blinding snow storm late in August, and saw there the mementoes of those un fortunates “Passing the Duck Islands on the upward voyage, approaching Cape York, in 1908, and thinking of the graves there," Comman der Peary concludes, “I little dreamed that a loved member of my own party, Prof. Ross G. Marvin, who ate at my table and acted as my secretary, was fated to ad his name to this long list oi arctic victims, and that his grave, in uncounted fathoms of black - water, was to be the mo3t north i erly grave on this earth," A Slump in Cotton. The unexpected was realized in the cotton market Wednes Isy and a loss of $3 00 per bale was the result. The break was brought about by Western hold ers selling out and taking their profits, the South, always on che bull side of the market, will oe the heaviest loser. As practically all the spots is )ut of the hands of the producer, die farmer will not be hurt very much by the decline. An Enjoyable Affair. The most elegant of recent affairs, was the dinner and smoker given S'atur lay evening at the home of Dr. E. Douglas Hood, with Dr. Hood, Messrs Jack R. Jones, H. B. Parker and A. H. Sterne as hosts. The room3 used for entertaining were beautifully decorated with garlands ind wreaths of holly, cedar and pine. In the dining room, where a special table had been made, covers were laid for twenty guests. The table wa3 handsomely appointed with cut glass, the center decoration was a large bras3 basket filled with . iciiics auu uuzictio ui. pmtv catuaiiuiia. k delicate tracery of ferns oyer the table studdel with pink ro3e-buds— brass candlesticks holding candles glow ing softly under pink shades,—bows of of pink satin ribbon here and there gave the room a delightful festive airj The place cards were pink cupids of lainty design, a id a pink rose was given each guest as they arrived. A faultlessly served menu of ten courses, consisting of the seasons delicacies was served. Many impromptu toasts were given and happiness reigned supreme Between the courses each guest was presented with an appropriate favor, chat with the characteristic toasts writ ten on telegraph blanks by one of the “wives” and sent in with the last course, furnished quite a bit of fun. On this happy occasion steps were taken towards forming a social club with the men present as charter mem bers. all married men—save one, and he has been given just one year in which to become a “Benedict.” The following officers were elected: President, E. D. Hood; Vice President, Mr. W. P. Brown; Secretary, Mr. Jack R. Jones; Treasurer, Mr. L. G. Y. Baker. • A loyely compliment—the honor of naming the club has been bestowed up on the author of “the telegram toast.” At a late hour the guests departed feel in g with the one who said ‘‘More thankful for banquets, and the spirit of banquets. It is only, at them that everybody’s views are right; that everybody is the friend of everybody present; no man has a grievance or a bitter memory ora revengeful thought; nil ava nl/iAMonf <1 nrl oil ottontinn No man without a good digestion and the good fellowship to imbibe the true spirit of the banq let board, belongs there. Without these ne had better stay at home, for he is no better than a fly in the milk jug, if he is a ban quetter with dj spepsia or cynicism or opinion —he spoils the good thing he cannot appreciate.” With Dr. Hood Messrs. Jones Parker ahd Sterne, the guests were: W. A. Brown, John W. Wallace, W. 0. Mc Leani R. H. Mullen. L. G. Y. Baker, Charles Thompson, J. E. Motlow, D. T. Fulton, Theo. Robison. Wade Arm strong, Murphy Thomas, R. Gill Strain, J. Wiley Frayer, Clovis Hinds. Edgar Eliiott, ot Okolona, and Millard M. Bosworth, of Memphis. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT Showing the Conditio a of the Bank of Shannon At the Closz of Business Dec. 31, 1938. RESOURCES LIABILITIES Bills Receivable. $11,250.60 Capital Stock. $13,000.00 Expanses. 405 26 Surplus. None Cash and Exchange_ 8,943.69 Undivided Profits. None Furniture and Fixtures.. 2,600.00 Deposits. 13,199.55 Total.. $23,199.55 Total.. §23,199 55 At the Close of Business Dae. 31st, 1909. RESOURCES. LIABILITIES. Bills Receivable_ $17,105.98 Capital Stock. 15,000.CG ,0-D (Cotton). 2,543.50 Surplus... 800.0G Cash andExchnge.. 20,576.35 Undivided profits— 626.73 Furniture & Fixtures 2,600.00 DEPOSITS. $26,399.10 Total. $42,825,83 Total.............. $42,825.83 Rather a good showing, DON’T YOU THINK? 4+- - | . . - Our deposits has more than doubled, the profits show up nicely and we certainly appreciate what our friends are doing to help us build up a good business. We have a good town and a fine country surround ing it and we need a bank, so lets all pull together. » Wishing each and every one a prosperous anti happy New Year, Yours very truly, . ' M. M. MILLER, Caslur. * - - •- m * ■! ■ : ( r f,.* .V Small Burg Mr. and Mrs. Wilder Harris yisite Mr. Joe Partlow Sunday. Miss Cynthia Deaton and mothe visited Mrs. E. N. Pettigrew Saturday Mrs. G. B. Rogers spent the holi days with her mother near Saltillo, i Mrs. E. N. Pettigrew spent part ol the holidays with her brother and sistei near her old home in Union County. The young people had an entertain ment Wednesday night at Mr. Lee Deaton’s, and all reported having 2 royal time. Mr. Earl Birmingham has returned to his home in Texas, afte|r a few days visit here with relatives and friends. Our school teacher, Mies Gussie Ruff, and Mr. Jake Grant were mar ried during the holidays. We wish them much happiness in their matri monial venture. We are sorry to say that Mr. James R. Harris is on the sick li-t, anJ was unable to take up his school Monday. Mr. Harris is an excellent teacher, one that takes great pride in advancing his pupils, and we hope that he will soon be ab'e to take up his work again. .Fannie Lou Ward. The sympathy of the entire com munity is extended to Mr. and Mr3. Jas. Ward in the death of their little daughter, Fannie Lou, whose bright spirit, on New Year’s morning was borne away by its guardian angel, forever to nestle in the loyinj arms of Jesus. Fannie Lou had brightened and bles sed this home for only three short years, and about it were entwined the ter.derest chords of parental love, to them it is indeed a bitter loss, but to her a sweet awakening for she is now resting in a precious Savior’s arms. The eye that closed in a dying hour shall open next in bliss. The welcome sounded in a heavenly world ere the farev.’ell was hushed in this. Contrary to expectations, Co!, James Gordon was sworn in Wednesday as a member of the colleague. Senator Money, and as no point was raised against his credentials, he took the oath of office and is now the successor of the late Senator A. J. * Mc Laurin. FOR SATiF.—Forf.v nprp<* of In nr? in Town Creek bottom. About 15 acres cleared and some good timber on bal ance. Located about two miles from Verona. Also 80 acres upland about one and a half miles from Verona, mostly cleared and one settlement on it. Has good branch bottom running through it. For particulars address tt. F. Ballard, Verona, Miss. 41-4t. Non-Resident Notice State of Mississippi, Lae County—Asa W. Allen Co. Vs. Henry A. Klyce Co. To Henry A. Klyce Co., whose post office address is Dyersburg, Tenn. An attachment at the suit of Asa W. Allen Co. against your estate for Three Hundred and Twenty-five Dol lars, returnable before the Circuit Court of Lee County at Tupelo, Mis sissippi, has been executed and is now pending in said Court; And unless you appear before said Court on the Third Monday of February, A. D. 1910. and plead to said ac*ion. Judgment will te entered and the estate attached will faj sold. This the 4th day of Januurr, A. D. 1310. F. L. Kircanmn, Cle k. Mrs. Drue Allen j On the morning of Dec. 2G, 1909, the chords of life were plucked asunder, and the spirit of Mr3. Drue Allen was r ushered into the presence of hei ■ God. Her death came as a shock to sadden the hearts of her many friends, but what a consolation, though unconscious her dying hours, such had been her life that none could doubt that she is with “mother” in the Home of Rest. Drue was the only child of Mr. Lesley and Mrs. Maggie Allen, Her molher having died when she wa3 small, she was reared by a devot ed father and step grand mother, ar,d had grown into noble womanhood. In 1902 she gave her iiee^rt to God, and united with the church at Pleasant Grove, of which she lived a devoted member until her death. Dec. 28, 1908, she was outcried to Mr. Henry Allen, to whom she was ever a devoted wife. She was one of whom it could be truly said, to know her was to love her, and those who knew her best loved her most. Rev. Garner conducted the services and the remains were laid to rest in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, where a host of friends gathered to pay their last tribute of respect. Especially do our hearts go out in sympathy to the bereaved father with whom Drue was all. * How joyful is the hope that lingers, When loved ones cross death’s sea, That we, when earth’s short days are ended With Drue h ill be. No parting words shall e’er be spoken In yond r home so fair, • But songs of joy of peace and glad ness, We’ll sing, forever there. A Friend. Three houses and lots to sell on Church street. Call on or address Thomas Angle, Tupelo. 38-41 bama, Mississippi, Tennessee, 0 Arkansas, and Louisiana, 0 Keeping^ careful account of 0 results in order to help the far= % mer to secure best results,and 0 perfect our brands for use in 0 these states. This infornia= 0 tion is at your service. 0 Write us your needs . 0 0 W Lty $ Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Co. o © - - - ■■4.'-.—- © g FLORENCE, v V [.■ ALABAMA. ^ AND HIDE® HIGHEST II&EEST E8ICI3 TAiS ECS KA\7 FUS3 mu mess. Wool Caaimlrslon. TTrite !;*• prloe-lki*. mentiaclsgtliis sd ESTABUSE5ED 1337 tSOHM VJB5TE & GQta Louisvit<U3. Ka rr* * Good resolutions are looked upon as part and parcel of a New Year’s pro= I gram. We trust you will I include among yours the resolve to give us more of your business for the new year. ' This bit of senti= ment is expressed not simply because of the holiday, we feel the same the year aroiind, but some way or anoth= er there seems to be more time to tell yeur about it. F OR THE NEW YEAR we tender you our heartiest wishes for health, happiness and prosperity. These are not mere empty words, but • the earnest sentiments of Tupelo’s Best Store which realizes and appreciates to the fullest ex* tent your loyalty and co=oper= ation. You have made a good year tor us and we are plan* nhig another good year==with even bigger results than we || have hitherto attained. I! We own our Spring Goods B made out of 10c cotton and I have thus protected our cus tomers and friends against High Prices, . If you will give us \ar trade this Spring We’ll convince you by our merchandise and prices that it pays to trade at mm _ ■ .,1,1 r ,.».. _I