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atnrdayf tlay 24, Alitor and Proprietor, ArtiiotirtceiMCiit. Yf are authorized to announce FRANK A. McLAIN, flf Atnlto Count?, as a rmttlafe for fhe Dfimocrnfic nomination for Co greo irotn the 7th tfMtiet. rUKCKASS OP BEAUV01R. Woodvflle Republican, $5 oo t). C. Bramlette, 5 oo Geo, J. Adams, 5 oo Edward Aafoii, ..,,. 5 00 Lee C. Scliloss, a 50 teofl Schwartz, 2 50 Peter Moller. ....,... . . .f 5 00 Mrs. Peter Mollef , j 00 F, V. Lewis. ..... ,.,..... 500 J. H. loiies...... .......... 00 V. C. Miller ............... 1 00 W. V. 'Tucker............. 1 00 W. P. S. Ventress ......... 2 50 J. A. Davidson ............. 1 00 David " $o Ben " 50 W. J. Miller.... -.. 1 00 . Clifford MacLeod 1 00 Jos. Sarphie.... ........... a 50 Lntletoii Lewis............ 1 00 Dr. Caterings I 00 no, Collens. ............. . 1 00 Sydney Rothschild 1 00 H. G. Jones ............... 1 00 K. E. L. Coon........ 1 00 Jas. M. Sessions. 2 50 J. K. Sessions. ..... ....... 250 f?. O. gtockett, 1 00 C. A. Coon, 2 50 C. Schaefer, 2 50 O. A. Wettlin, a 00 Metzgef & Cohen, ......... I 00 Arglass Hays, ............. I 00 Fred Martens, ............. 1 00 Chas. McKeithen, .......... 1 00 C. O. Cherbounier, ........ 1 00 llenry Johnson, I 00 L. T. Ventress, 2 50 Mrs. j. josepn . i 00 Mrs. W. K. Cooper 1 00 W. K. Cooper..... 50 it. u uooper 1 00 L. B. Watt 1 00 Total $88.00 We Dote that the General Con ference of the Methodist Church lias elected Dr. IIoss. of Nah- f ille, and Dr. Coke Smith, of Virginia, Bishops. Mount Pelee, in Martinique, is again threatening. A small town has been partially destroyed, but without loss of life, as the inhabi tants had fled. The island seems to be so devastated as to be unfit for habitation. Uncle Sara has redeemed his promise to Cuba, and that Island is now an independent republic. How long it will remain so is another matter. We have grave doubts of the ability of the Cubans to main tain a stable government, but hope that these doubts will not be real ized. In any case the Queen of the Antilles could always return to the protection of the United States, and this, we predict, will be her ultimate destiny. The Compress people have been folding a Convention nt Jackson, Miss:, and among other things they denounce the "Valued Poli cy" insurance law, and demand its repeal. A Banker's Conven tion, held at McComb city, look the same view of it. Once upon a time the Insurance Companies ad a practice of collecting a pre mium upon a fixed amount, and, in case of loss, paying only three' fourths of the amount tbey agreed to pay. They called this the "Three quarter clause." This was clearly a swindle, and the legisla ture put a stop to it by requiring fhe payment of the full amount of insurance on which premiums Were paid, in case of total loss. This is the "Valued Policy law.' It will not be repealed. ' . Mayor Miller has been in correspon deuce with the Mayor of Sard!, lo reference to costs of water-works plant, just finished in that town. The population' of Sardis Is 1200. The cost of the plant, complete, was $15,000, depth of well 197 feet, capacity of wa ter tank 60,000 gallons, three and a kalf miles of water mains, consisting f 6, 4 and 2-inch piping. Bonds were taken by home capitalists and run from 5 to 20 years, at ft per cent. The Stockholders of the Woodvflle Oil and Manufacturing Company, held a meeting on last !&trday afternoon at the Court hotme. JTearly all the stock was represented1, and the follow ing were elected as the Board of Di rectors: W- II. Withers, Geo. J. A ams. IX fj. Brawfette, Henry Johnson, J. M. Sessfons, W, II. Bottocblld, T. M. Whetstone, Chas. Cohen and C. W, Henderson, The Board of Directors finmedlatelforganized and elected the following offlcra; Wm, II, Withers, President, D. C- Bramlett, Vice Pres ident,-Geo. J . Adams, Treasurer, J. A. Datttt.wn, See'?, A second can of twenty-fire per cent of the stock was deraf made, and at this writing, we arc informed, nearly all tills call lias fexu- yroint'tly paid. I r Woodrille is looking np in many reaped as we hare already pain ted oat. Buildings are going np, and new enterprises are belnj in aagnraled. One of the most sig nificant and satisfactory evidences of the Increasing prosperity of onr good old Town is the rapid and substantial advance ia the value of real estate. Wo are Informed that the Oil Mill Company found land so high in the southern part of the town as to make purchases almost prohibitive for the present, and lots everywhere are being held at round figures, and sales are being made at good prices. This fs very encouraging, and insures an increase of the Munic iput revenues, and a consequent improvement In town manage ment. Property, in many in stances, has been assessed too low which ia unfair to those who pay taxes on a fair Valuation.' There can be no better test of the real value of property that that placed npon it by the owners. This is particularly trne of property that is being held for speculation, or for sale, and it is the duty of As sessors to recognize this truth in making up their assessments. In fact it seems to us that it would be an insult to the owners for the Assessors to place a lower value on property than that fixed by themselves. The Oil Mill is now a factor in the future of Woodrille. The Charter has been obtained, and a Board of Directors elected (incl or ganized, a contract made for the machinery to be delivered in one hundred days. The Cotton Gin plant has been purchased, to be run in connection with the mill. Successful business men are stock holders and managers of the en terpi ize, and there is no sound reason why it will not be a paying one from the start. Only bad management can prevent this. A business manager of estab lished reputation bas been em ployed, and tbe Corporation will have plenty of money, outside tbe cost of the plant, to give the milt a successful beginning. WILL NEITHER VOTE NOR DO JURY DUTY. If there is a public duty which what are called the best citizens shirk and evade whenever od- portunity offers, it is that of aiding in the administration of justice by jury service. They are too much engrossed in their own affairs to give any time to jury duty, and to a large extent these "best citizens" seldom perform the importaut pub lic duty of voting in public elec tions. The Legislature of New York, which recently closed its session, struck what may prove an effective blow at both the jury and vote shirkers. The New York legisla tors enacted a law which provides that a list shall be made of all the citizens of New York city who do not qualify to vote by having their names registered, and that this list of vote-dodgers shall constitute a special preferred ury list, from which all jurors required by the courts shall be drawn until it shall be exhausted before registered voters can . be called ou for jury duty. Under this law the so-called best citizens must either vote or do jury duty, and by no means can they escape both. If they insist on eva ding the one they will incur almost a certainty of the other.' The ad vocates of the measure estimate that it will add probably more than 10,000 to the city's legistry, almost wholly of men of standing and iu elligence who have heretofore es caped both duties by keeping off the registry list. In view of the fact that many of our "best citizens" have actually disfranchised themselves by refus ing to pay the poll tax, it would be a good thing to enact a law that will sentence them to jury service in Louisiana. The above from the New Orleans Picayune is well worthy of serious consideration. Jury duty is tisual- ly unpopular iu this state as well as in Louisiana and in New York, and is too often evaded by men of business, The fact is our entire jury sys tem needs re-adjustment, and has grown to be very unsatisfactory in its operations. It is anomalous that the same code which provides for an award by a majority of the arbi trators selected by parties engaged in a law suit, still insists that the verdict of a jury of twelve men must be unanimous. How readily this requirement becomes obstruc tive instead of promotive of justice, is self-appareut. Tbe British, who are about as conservative as any people, earth, and; as slow to change, hwve made radical changes m the jury system, which are in herited from them. The regular panel in civil cases has been entirely abolished, and a regular jury for the term is no longer known. Usu ally civil causes are tried before the Judge, as in our Chancery Courts, but a special jury may be empanel ed, ttpoii application of counsel, to try a case, and this jury must be Composed of experts. That is if the question at issue is one of mer cantile law, the jury Is composed of merchants, and so 011, Our British cotislns made the change twenty years ago and adhere to it. We might learn wisdom from them with pfofit to ourselves. CHANCERY COURT. All the accounts and decrees of the Clerk in vacation, examined and approved by the Court. G. A. Wetlin, Gurdian of Chas. Wetlin, et, als. Order for sale of land. Irene J. Rothsch'ld", Guardian of Sidney Rothschild, et. als. Report of investment of Ward's money ap proved, and annual accounts op- proved and allowed. Petition of W. J. Jenkins and F. E. White, Executors of Est, J. A. Redhead, with J. A. Redhead et. als. minors. Pinal accounts allowed. Dan Maiden, Holly McLain, Ja cob Reynolds and Hector Plaiues were granted divorce. Disability of minority of Catha rine Bell and John Brown, minors, removed. Ex parte S. R. Jones, et als. De crec for sale of land for partition. Geo. T. Green, Adm'r of estate of E. Hyde Rust, deceased. Final account allowed. C. A, Coon, Guardian of Mary Bradford and Charles B. Kellogg, minors. Final account allowed. Est. A, T. Benedict, deceased, report of sale of claims, approved. Final account of D. C. Bramlette, Executor, allowed. D. W. Brown, Guardian, of W. T. and H. W. G. Morgan, minors. Report of Guardian of loan of wards money, approved. Ernest Ross vs. J. B. Mount. Complaint submitted to A. G. Shan non, Master in Chancery, to make report to next term of the Court. Estate of M. Rothschilds, dee'd. Report of compromise of claims of I. S. Joseph and R. Gunst, due the estate approved, also sale of certain accounts due tue estate approved. Inventory of Est. J. A. Redhead deceased, approved. T. R. Neyland vs. J. L. Swain, et alls. Defendant granted 60 days to answer. Est. L. W. Magruder, deceased. Sale of personal property confirmed and final account allowed. Peter Mattire vs Nellie Chambers, Defendant allowed 90 days to an swer bill. W. T. Floyd, Guardian, vs Mary Floyd. Order for sale of land. S. R. Jones appointed Guardian of Olive Jones, a minor. Ex-parte J. M. Towner, next friend of Tnlius Adler, et al. Order for sale of land. Mayor Miller received a letter on Thurday evening from Mr. Jeoks. In forming him that Mr. Stiuson would be here by June 1st, to commence work on the Well. Fearing that the heavy work involv ed in conducting this Journal might have a demoralizing effect npon his extremely light weight, if a little re creation was not indulged in, our edi tor borrowed a one-pound paper bag from one of his merchant friends (who does not advertise,) and packing his belongings therein, hied himself awav on Monday evening to the classical city of Greenwood, there to mingle his woes and compare delinquent subscrip tion notes with his confreres and as sociates in newspaperdom. We hope however that the Press crowd will have an enjoyable time, for every sin gle one of them need all the enjoy ment they can get. After an illness covering quite a pe riod of time, Mr, Zebolon B. Cox died on last Monday morning at 4 o'clock. His death had been expected for some xlays as he had readied the ripe old age of 73 years, and during the past six or eight months has shown signs of failing health. The funeral took place from his residence, 10 miles east of here, on Monday evening at 4 o'clock and was attended by quite a number of relatives and friends. The death of Mr. Cox removes from onr midst one of our leading planters, who by strict economy and steady application, rose from poverty to wealth, in the space of a few years. While not definitely known, it is variously estimated that his wealth will amount to over one hundred thousand dollars. We heard of a candidate only a few days ago, who drove up on an old farmer who was very tired from plow ing. The candidate began trying to convince the old man that he was not plowing his crop in the right way. and took hold of the plow, and continued to say gee, haw, for about two boors. He woundmp by telling the farmer that if be would continue to plow bis crop as he had done, that be would save two plowlngs. After the candi date left, another candidate for the same position bobbed up, and asked the farmer how he liked the new way of plowing? It is all right he said. I am satisfied it will save two plowmgs, and I am further satisfied that it will save three pickings. As plow hands are very scarce at this time, we would advise the farmers, who pet pushed,' to puttlio candidates to work- OLD TIME REGULATIONS. In order to show that our fore fathers were strictly temperate in days long since past, we publish the By-laws, rules and regulations of the Road Commissioners of Wilkin san Coituty, Miss., adopted by the Board on 22d of October I822. Present at the meeting; Jas. Carro- wy, Chief Justice ot the County Court, Chairman, George Poindex- dexter,' John L. Bruce, John Nor wood, N. E. Raymond, J. L. Trask and Jas. Reed. Ben, Eccles Depu ty Clerk, T. H. Prosser, President of the Board. On motion of John L. Bruce, Or dered that the President be request ed to appoint a Committee for the purpose of drafting By-laws for the regulation of the Board, whereupon he appointed J. L. Bruce, N. E. Raymond and J110. G. Richardson. At the next meetiiig, ou motion of John G. Rfchardson, the following By-laws, rules and regulations were adopted., , Article. 1. That, the Board shall convene at. the hour of 10 o'clock Any member failing to answershall be fined one dollar unless he has a satisfactory excuse. . Art. ' i. A motion for adjourn ment shall always be in order. Art. 3. When a sufficient num ber shall have convened to consti tute a quornm, the clerk shall read the minutes of the previous meet ing, when business of the Board shall be taken up in regular order. Art- 4. The business of the Board shall be taken up agreeably to date. Art. 5. No 7 person snail speak while in session without addressing the Chair. Any member failing to comply with the above shall pay the sum of 25 cents for every such offence, and no member to speak more than twice on the same ques tion. Art. 6. Should two members rise to speak at same time, the Presi dent shall seat which he pleases, and any member refusing to comply shall be expelled unless he be re deemed by the whole number of those present. Art. 7. No person shall interrupt another while speaking, except by way of explanation, and then only by permission of the Chair. Art. 8. No idle talking, laugh ing, profane or obscene language shall be used while in session. Any member guilty of above shall pay as follows: Profanity or obscenity, One dollar, laughing and talking 50 cents. Art. 9. No spirituous liquor shall be drank or used while in session. Any violation of this article shall pay a fine of One dollar. Art. 10, Any member taking his seat intoxicated, while this Board is in session, shall pay a fine of $5, and ordered to retire, and not take his seat until the next meeting. Art. 11. Any person introducing a petition may have the benefit of counsel, and no person interested shall be entitled to same privilege, subject however, to the rules and regulations of this Board. Art. 12. The President shall have the appointment of all committees not otherwise provided for. Art. 13. All fines collected from members of this Board shall at all times be subject to any disposition the majority, of the Beard shall deem most expedient. The Clerk shall act as treasurer to collect all fines assessed by the laws of this Board. No member shall withdraw him self without pennssion of the Chair. Cow Peas for sale at $1.50 per bushel delivered in Woodville. Apply to. VENTRESS BEOS. Old SoIJier's Experience. JL M. Austin, a civil war vctran, of Winchester, Ind., writes. "My wife was tick a I jng time in spite of good doctor's treatment, but was wliollv cured bv Dr. ICinir's Now Life Pills, which worked wonders for her lieal tli. They ahvavs do. Try tkeni. Only 25c at G. Kami. Drug Store. Shudders. At His Past. . 7 1 "I recall n"w with horror," save Mail Carrier Burnett Mann, of Lcvan na, 0-. ' 'my three years of suffering from Kidney trouble. I was hardly cvei free from dull aches or acute pains in my back. To stoop or lilt mail sacks made nie groan. I felt tired, worn out, about ready to give up, whon I began to uo Elnctric Bit ters, but six bottles completely cured me and made me feel like a new man. ' ' They're unrivaled to regulate Stomacn, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed by Li. Kanu. Only 50 cents. It Saved His Leg. P A. Danfortli. of Ln(!range, Ga , suffered for six month with a frightful running soro on his lcg;,but writes that Bncklen's Arnica Snlvo wholly cured it in five days;' For Ulcers, Wounds, Piles, it's the best salvo in the world Cure guaranteed. Only 25c bold by G. Kami. All Eves On Texas. Great is Texas. Her vast cotton crops and marvellous oil discoveries amaze t bo world. Now follows the Binieinpni or me wonnoriiti worn at Cisco, Tex. of Dr. King's N-w Dis- covtiry for CoiiBUiiiption "My wife coiilracltod a severe lung trouble, " writos editor J. J. Eager, -which statement of the wonderful work at caused a most most obstinate cough nii'l fuiHlJy resulted in profuse hemorrhages, but slio has been com pletely cured by Dr. King's New Discovery." It's po'ilively guar anteed for Coughs, Colds and all Throat and- Lung troubles. 6J cents and STOP.. TriaJ boU!e3 free at G. lva-un. FOR RENT, My public K!n for the season 1005 1903. Will have Oiinie put In flrm- class repair. Apply uot Jater than June 1st. C. S'JlfAEFEG. May 24 1902 2w Masons Fruit Jars, Preserving Kettles. Metzger & Cohen. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Letters Testamentary of the Estate of Zebulon Cox, deceased, having been grunted to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Wilkinson County, Mississippi, on the 22d day of May. 1902, all persons having claims against said estate are required lo have the same probated and regitercd by the Clerk of atd Court within one year, and a failure to probate and register for one year will bar the claim. This May 24tb, 1002. s. o. COX, j. i. cox, May 24, 1902-4w Executors. NOTICE. All nersons residing within tbe corporate limits of the Town of Wood ville are hereby notified to have their premises thorough cleaned np and put In a sanitary condition within ten diirs from this date. An officer will visit your premises and see that this order will be strict! v enforced. W. (3. MILLER. Mayor. May 17, 1002-lw GUARDIAN 8 ALE. By rlrtSe of a Decree of the Chance ry Court at the May Term, 1902, I will on SATURDAY, the 7th day tt June, 1902, at the sontn noor or tnewun. hnnse fn the town of Woodvilfe, WH Uinsnn conntv. Misslssinnt. between t'le hours prescribed by law, sell at public auction, to the highest bidder for CASH, the cast half of Sonth-cast quarter of Section 10, T. 3, K. 1 west, 80 acres, more or less. V. T. FLOYD, Guardian. May 17, 1902, 4w NOTICE. Regular Meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermnn of tle Town of Woodville Mir em iv. Amend ment to the Cbwlerof IbeTowB of Wooxlvitfe Be it ordained by the Board of Mor and Alderman of the Town of Woodvillo in coui cil convened. That the charter of the Town of Woodville be amended by adding thereto the amendment prepared in writing b the Bonrd of Mayor and Alderman of said Town as follows to-wit: Sec. 23. The Board of Mayor and Alderman, of the town of Woodville may provide far the issuing of bond Tor the purpose of erecting and maintaining water works, and elec tric lights, and such other public works as they are authorize by law, to erect, construct or build, upon the conditions requirements, re strictions, provisions and limitations proyMed by and embraced f n Sections 3014. 3015. 3016. and 3017. ot tbe an notated code, ot the law of Mississip pi, of 1892. W.C. MILLER, Mayor. Leon Sc'hwaktz Cltrk. Woodvillo. May 10, I902-4v RANGER'S NOTICE. Was taken up by Emanuel Arm stead, on the Cory place, on Buffalo, about Id miles east, of Woodville, on the 2fth of April, 1902, two Estrays, described as follows: One liav mare and colt. The mare is about 12 years old, 13 or 14 hands hiirh. has saddle-marks, maze in the face, branded on the left hip with the otter D. One dark buy mare colt ahoui one year old. The mare and colt annraised at $25. The owner is hereby notified to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take them away or tney win De sold as the law directs. JOHN W. BRYANT, Coroner Hnd Ranger. Woodville, May 3, 1902. 3w Heart Pine Lumber. LONG ILEAF. My Alii I U locHtcd 12 mites north cast of Woodyille, and I can furnish hrst-elass lumber on short notice, ur dors left with C t-cha.-fcr, at Wood ville, will bo filled promptly. W. B. COON, April 12, 1902-tf Sauk urn, Miss REGISTRATION NOTICE. In accordiince with Section 3615 if lh code I will visit, the following nanittd urei-lnrtBon the days hi'peuflor nninrd for the piirro of n'cistorlng thoso wlio buve uot heretofore registered, to-vrlt: Turnbnlls. Mundny May . 1902' Wliltestown, Tuesday " 27. " Centrevllle. Wednesday " , Simm's Mill. Thursday, 2R " Coon's Mill. Friday, " 91. Dry Korli, Monday, June 2, " tipper Bnffalo, Wednesday ' 4, " Uosetla, Thursday, " 5, " I'errytown, Friday. ft, Cold Sprlnns. Saturday, " 7, " Heaver Creek. Monday, t. l'ercy's Cr'k. Wednesday. " II. ' Old River, Friday 13. " Port Adams, Saturday, M U, " I'inckneyville, Monday, " IB, " Donegal, Tuesday, ' 17, " Afler which the hooks will bo kept, open In the Circuit Clerk's office In Woodville for ten days to register all who apply ond are qua! Hied, W. J. M ILLE It. ' Circuit Clerk and Registrar. April 12, 1902 4W F- cur.iBO, IIOSTOIT ROW. 33ocrt Bayou Cook Oysters Fresh aii Dried California Fruit BANANAS A SPECIALTY. 10 26 6m. 'i r" A '. JjA S l ) J f , ANO HETZUER & COHEN, Agents 1 I flf1M9Tl Collens Mineral Springs Hotel Opens MAY. 1st 1902.2- j 'tf ESPTUTVGS Woodville, Miss., where a commodious lipiei s O with all the modern conveniences has been erec ted. The water from a panacea for all diseases of u Southern clime. For Terms and further information; address ; MRS. E. M. COLLENS, Woodville, Miss.- P IiVuit Jars, Insect Powder, I IVIotli Camphor, 1 lulling: Tackle, I Graduate in charge of (he Prescrip- J I ticn Department. HARRY COHEN, IY1. PH. ff MASONIC FRED. FIUTENS, -O MANUFACTURER Buggies, Carts, Bridles, All kinds of CARRIAGE WOHK, each as Blackmithing, Woodwork, Trimming and Fainting promptly executed. Agent for Deering Harvester Co., and keep Mow ers and Rakes in stock. WWWWW v5. As?XkXk. tseXaeXaLX.; seXseXsDeXsc lXs? X v MJJtXiitXvXxyf In addition to the usual stock of : : g Dry Goods, Hats, Shoes, i Housekeeping kept by me, I keep on hand a nice line of FRESH FANCY GROCERIES and Provisions at Low Prices. PETER fflOLLER. ls3et yoiif Js the title of, pew Bopg yt suggestive of What people wat Tlmt's vliat you g-et wlieii you Buy GROCEKffiS of Fred A. Hart, The Leading Greser. j GORLAIID TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH GO. (l!ICOKrOKAT) Long; distance lines and telephones of this Company enable you to talk almost. nnvivhArn In fimithot-n Inrllna c?i.tuA J l Illinois. Kentucky, IS and Louisiana. We can put you in quick F 1 and satisfactory communication with the V people of this great section of the country. t J no eviikii jruur pairunage, nates reason able. Equipments and facilities unsurpassed. JAMC f. CALDWELL. rraMnl Sn'l Manager. Geo. J. Aditnm, Prviiul. D. !. Hmnilettp, Vlco-Prosiilou it Hi lofliB, CAPITAL $20,000. Will LOAN MONEY on Ileal EMale Live Stock and Crop Securities. 3 9'Oly TKL&PAS8 NOTICE. Any person caught hunting or ftVh ing on my Thompson Creek plimta tioil will be proBecutod to thefull ex. tent' of the law. C'(. McGEriEEV ItT i'l fliM 10 se mniV ' 8 Ti arc located one mile from (4 If these Springs has proven O J. it rtAXwtwl Wiley's Candy. BUILDING. 1 AND DEALER 15 O- Saddlery, Harness, Collars, Etc. Clothing, articles usually 11 opcy'o Worth" Tennessee. Mlssisslonl JOHN. A. LOVRY M. - FUNERAL"DIRECT0R. A Full Stock of Metalic and Wood en Coilriis always on hand at Wood v ville-. Mis.-, Main 81.- " r jt otoii.ucti id instantly relieved bw . t'- of -'B ACK-DRAU6HT." rr