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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
OLD TIMERS WON
OPENING GAME

Before an audience Of four hundred
peo pie Friday eve the Danville Old
Timers Basket Ball team defeated the
Friendship Fire Company team Of
Bloomsbury by the score of twenty
five to eight This was the first game
of the season for both teams, the fact
being evident from the character of
the playing Numerous chances for
goals failed to net any gain, and the
passing was ragged at times. This is
to be expected, however, in the early
part of the season when the players
have had so short time for practice.
The Danville boys had the game 60
ing their way from the start, although
the Bloomsbury team did not cease
their stubborn resistance until final
time was called. In the first half Dan.
Vile netted seven goals, five from the
field and two ON fouls. BloombsuTg
in this half succeeded in getting but
one basket. The second half was near
ly a repetition of the first At the end
of the game Bloomsbury for few
minutes took big brace and threw
three goals in quick succession.
The playing of the Danville team
showed clearly that the fine basket
ball material that at one time made
the game so popular in this city is still
here The team. however, needs
practice in passing and throwing.
When this is gained the aggregation
will rival the famous independent
team of 1898.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
Mrs. Fisher Improves.

Mrs Edward Fisher, of Rushtown,
who on Monday was butted by bull,
yesterday was reported as being much
improved. Her sprained arm will
bother her for some time, however.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27

The Burgess of Shamokin has isseud
proclamation cautioning persons
against scattering corn, grain, hour,
eto ON the streets on Hallowe'en.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27

Summary. Timers, 20. Frlend-
ship, s. Goals from field. Bedea, A.,
Gaskins, 2, Sechler, ?, Dougherty. l.,
Russell, 2; Gilmore, /, Williams, 2,
Taylor, l. From fouls. Gaskins, 3.
Time of halves, 20 minutes. Umpire,
Edmondson. Time keeper, Rosenthal.
Scorer, Smith
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27

Vote for the Republican
county candidates-they are
worthy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27

The office of the AMERICAN
being furnished with a large
assortment of job letter and
fancy type and job material
generally, the Publisher an
.nounces to the public that he
is prepared at all times to ex-
cute in the neatest manner
JOB PRINTING
OfaII Kinds and Description
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
Redistrictina the State.

The joint committee of the house
and senate, appointed to agree and re-
port on a plan of redistricting the
circuit and chancery court districts OF
the State, held its first meeting last
week.
This committee is composed of
twelve members from each body, Hon.
e. H. Moore being the chairman of the
senate wing, and Hon. Clarence
Greaves chairman of the house wing.
The committee will take under con-
sideration all bills introduced in the
two branches of the legislature pro-
posing formation of new court dis
tricts, and e1deavor to agree on a
complete new formation of the chan
Gerry and circuit divisions.
BY some members it Is believed that
It will be necessary to form at least
four new circuit court districts, max
ing a total of fifteen, and that not
less than three new chancery dis
tricts should be formed. The question
is one of the most important that will
be brought before the legislature at
this session, and 1t is not likely that
the committee will be in readiness to
report its plan until the latter part of
February.
1t is expected that nearly every cir
cult Judge and chancellor in the State
will appear before the committee dur
ing its sessions to give their ideas as
to what should be done in the mat
ter
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
pouhle.header Trains.

The death knell of the bill requir-
ing railroads to stop limited passenger
trains at county seats was sounded In
the senate last week, when the meas
ure was called up for passage and re-
committed to the committee on rail-
roads. Senator Smith called attention
to the decision of the United States
Supreme Court declaring a similar leg
islative act passed in Indiana as I'M
constitutional, and pointed out that
its enactment in this State would be
merely a waste Of time.
Similar fate is in prospect for the
bill in the house prohibiting railroads
from running "double-header" locomo-
tives. The committee on railroads
will report on the measures soon, and
it is understood that the report will
be unfavorable.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
rwENTY-THlRD DAY.

The feature of the legislative session
today was the message sent to the
senate by Gov. Vardaman regarding
the care and keeping of the new capt.
toll building. The governor bases his
communication on the resolutions OF
the statehouse commission. Follow
ing is the message:
"To the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatives:
"Your attention is directed to the fol-
lowing resolution adopted by the state
house commission, January rs, 1904:
Resolved, That the governor be re-
ouested to advise the legislature that
this commission had consulted all the
state officers touching their views as
to the needs of their Offices in the
way of furniture, additional to that
already furnished by the commission,
and that it will require something in
the neighborhood Of one hundred
thousand dollars to purchase all OF
the furniture which in the opinion of
said officers should be placed in the
building.
Whereas, the apitol commission
has learned that thu report made by 1t
and submitted to ex-Gov. Longino for
transmission to the legislature has not
received attention,
Therefore, the governor Is request
ed to advise the legislature that SAID
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
About Reauvolr.

The house committee on pensions
has been considering the bill intro
duced by Mr.. Brown, Of Adams, pro
viding for taking over by the State Of
Beauvoir and maintaining IT as sol
diers' home. A synopsis of this bill
has already been printed. Chairman
Denton, of Lauderdale. who is at the
head of the pension committee, In con
versation, stated that he believed that
the pension committee would be unan-
imous in reporting the bill to the
house for passage. 1t carries with u
an appropriation of $4,000 q year for
the support of the institution. Audi
tor T. M. Henry, secretary OF the
board Of directors Of Beauvoir, was be-.
fore the committee for q couple Of
hours and he gave the committee de-
tailed information in regard to the
home. He stated that the Sons Of
Veterans owed less than $1,000 on the
purchase of the home, and that the
legislature would not be called on to
pay cent on account Of the purchase
of the property.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
[SSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

IL legislature enters upon its
Keek, nothing much in the way
iAtion in which the people are
ID has been accomplished.
Is the most important bills that
to come before the legislature
h been introduced as yet, but
Il be during the next ten days.
II, a great many measures have
Produced, and some of them
Il of. 1t is probable that an ef-
be made to pass the general
Aation bill before the end OF the
SO that the State officers,
Nchancellors and district attor-
by be able to get their money.
\ for the support of the com
hools of the State, which pass
house, will probably come up
Henate some time soon, and will
led practically as it came from
BE, and will be sent to the gov
kr his signature. The January
Ition of the school fund is due
Jade now, and il there is any
Ii this score the school teach
Mhe State will be kept out OF
{Dney.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
In.urance ain Introduced.

Representative Foster OF Wcrren
county last week Introduced IN tie
lower house 0f Ne legislature the phi
prepared by the Mississippi BUSINESS
Mems League seeking to amend @
portant features OF the INSURANCE
anti-compact laws of the State
The bill was written by InsufaiI -
Commissioner Cole and provides for
the exemption of personal property
from the valued policy law, the adop-
ton of standard form OF policy to
he used by all Of these insurance con
Germs operating in the State and the
exemption Of these companies from the
operation of the anti-compact law. IA
order that they may maintain rate
making organizations. The bill was
referred to the committee Oa insul-
ance, of which Hon. w. s. p. Doty y
the chairman.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
Primary Law Changes.

The house committee on registra-
lions and elections last week made a
favorable report on the senate bill
amending certain sections of the pri-
mary election law SO as to abolish
the electoral vote and plurality fea-
lures, providing separate days for
State and county elections, and lin
iting the county committees in assess
ing State candidates to defray election
expenses. Hon. E. F. Noel, author OF
the primary election law, and who
drafted the amendments thereto, ap-
peared before the committee prior to
the making of the report and explain
ed several of the features Of the
amendments.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
Stock Law RiIIs.

Stock law legislation is proving q
thorn in the side of the legislature, at
least 1t is a troublesome factor with
the working committees to whom
measures of this kind are referred.
Several bills on the subject have been
introduced and each will provoke spir-
tied dispute in committee rooms and
on the floor, in case they should be SO
fortunate as to secure favorable report.
To cap the climax, bill has been Of
fered in the lower house providing for
general stock law, applicable in
every county in the State, and a howl
of protest against it is being made, es-
pecially by the members from the
piney woods section, where cattle run
at large throughout the year.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
Clipping Mr.. Adams Wings.

With only five votes cast in opposi-
ton, the senate passed the bill lin
iting the period for which the State
revenue agent may bring back tax
suits to five years. A strong effort
was made to reduce the period to three
years, but the Smith amendment for
this purpose was voted down. hve
years having been agreed upon in the
judiciary committee as compromise
measure. If the bill is passed by the
house and signed by the governor 1t
will knock out great deal of pros
pective litigation by the revenue agent,
and is the first measure to be enacted
depriving that official of portion OF
his powers. The revenue agent in
his biennial report, however, recon-
mended the passage of six-year linn
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
Charity Hospital Report.

The biennial report of the Natchez
Charity Hospital was received last
week and distributed among the mem
bers of the legislature. This institu-
ton is jointly supported by the State,
county OF Adams and city of NatcheV,
and during the past biennial period has
been greatly improved and enlarged.
The report shows that 9,610 patients
were treated at the institution during
the past two years, and the house sur
geons give some interesting statistics
on the class of patients handled, the
nature of surgical operations, etc. No
recommendations of general interest
are made.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06

cannot enforce collection of their debts
while these delinquencies are held
against them. This act grants amnes
ty to delinquents. For instance, Il a
privilege license found to be due il s5,
the county tax collector may issue one
license for. SIS, and write across the
face of same that it Is issued pursuant
to the provisions of this amnesty act,
collecting 200 per cent damages there
on.
Auditor Henry has sent out q letter
of instructions to tax collectors On
the subject, and it is believed that Il
will result in the collection Of a good
sized sum of delinQuencies.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
rMENrY.sEcoNp DAY.

Owing to the heavy snowfall
throughout central Mississippi from
west to east-thirteen inches falling
at Jacksonville legislative trip to
Vicksburg and the national park was
postponed to some future day, and as
both houses had adjourned over to
Friday, it was impossible to hold a
legal session, and the halls of the
capitol were almost deserted. All
hands seemed determined, however,
to make the most of the situation, and
the many pretty girls, for which the
capital city is famous, had attention
a-plenty from the younger solons OF
the State-sleighing parties being in
evidence all over the town.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
Tamperine With Liquor Laws.

Notwithstanding the movement for
constitutional prohibition, several ef-
forts are on foot in the legislature to
amend the liquor and local option
laws, and it seems to be the opinion
of the authors of these measures, near
ly all of whom are prohibitionists, that
in case the proposed amendment
should fail to secure the required two
thirds majority, that the existing laws
need Strengthening in several re-
spects. Three bills have been offered
in the lower house making it felony
to sell liquor in Mississippi without
license, punishable by Imprisonment in
the penitentiary.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
Changing Examinations.

The senate has passed bill Of
much interest to the educators and
school teachers of the State. 1t
changes the time for holding the ex-
aminations of teachers to the Fridays
and Saturdays of the last two weeks
in October, and the same f sTcr, - re
first four weeks in Apl... 1nis makes
all examinations held, both for white
and colorcd teachers, within a period
of two months, instead Of having the
dates scattered about through the year.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
opposinu Jim Crow Law.

The street car interests of Vicksburg
are up in arms against the Jim Grow
law passed by the house last week.
A meeting of the street car people
has been held and strong delegation
is to be put in the field to lobby
against the passage of the bill in the
senate. The Vicksburgers contend
that there is no present necessity for
the law and that it will work great
hardship on the companies. They say
that the negroes will refuse to patron.
ize the companies and thus cut of
considerable patronage.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
DEATH OF MRS. KETcHAM.
Author Of "The Bonnie Blue Flag
Passes to Her Reward.

Mrs. Annie Chambers Ketcham. au-
thor of 1.-THE Bonnie Blue Flag, one
of the most famous war songs Of the
Confederacy, as well as of many other
poems and prize writings, died recent
ly at st. Vincent's hospital in New
York. after less than weeks illness,
In her S0th year.
Mrs. Ketcham wrote 1.-THE Bonnie
Blue Flag" in Memphis, Tenn, in 1862.
about the time Of the battle of Shiloh,
when her husband, Louis Ketcham,
the adjutant of the Thirty-eighth Ten
nessee, received q wound which later
resulted in his death. A Battle Call, 4
a song contemporaneous with The
Bonnie Blue Flag" was also written In
Memphis at this time and was an
other favorite among the soldiers Of
the Confederacy.
When Memphis was occupied BY the
Federal troops, Mrs. Ketcham refused
to take the iron clad" oath of allegi-
ance, and was banished from the city
by the military authorities. She re-
turned to New York from Rome about
year ago, and at the time she was
seized by her final illness, she was pre-
pairing a book on her lifelong friend,
the actress, Charlotte Cushman.s
Mrs. KetchaTn came of l01g line
of distinguished Virginia and Ken.
lucky ancestors Her nearest surviY.
ing relatives are her daughter. Mrs.
M. w. Hart, and three grandchildren
Of Louisville, KY, and her only
nephew, the Rev. DR.. B. Stuart chan'
bers, of New York.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06

There is a strong disposition among
the members of both houses to delay
consideration of the various approprta-
ton bills providing for repairs on the
governors mansion until it is first de-
cided whether or not this property
shall be sold, as recommended in Gov.
Longino's message and Gov. Varda-
mans inaugural address. The man
sion sits n the. heart Of the business
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
eeneraI AmnestY Acc.

The governor has approved the bill
passed by she legislature known as the
general amnesty act," which seeks
to raise revenue by validating con-
tracts. Large numbers Of merchants
on the tax Iolls Of each county are de-
linquent fot privilege taxes, some Aof
them for period Of several WARS
back, and dpder the present law hey
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
LII. and c. Bill.

The bill for support and mainte-
nance of the Industrial Institute and
College of Columbus asks for an ap-
propriation of $4,000, exclusive Of
the interest on the land fund. This in
terest amounts to $4,000. Last year
the interest was not paid and the Dill
asks an appropriation Of $4,000 In
terest money for the two
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
COMMENT AND CRITICISM.
Opinions of Interest on Legislation
Past, Present and Prospective.
Cole Insurance Bill.

The Cole insurance bill will be in
troduced in the house in few days
by Representative Foster Of Warren.
The bill will bring up considerable
discussion over the valued policy law.
Mr.. Cole promises a compromise on
this law which has been taking gen
orally with the members because OF
its manifest fairness to both sides, and
there is strong probability that this
amendment will pass.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
4 EIGHTEENTH DAY.
iinpN Ell

V the lower house of the legis-
Vas in session today, the SEN
ing adjourned until Monday.
Msiness of general interest was
he'd. After the committee re-
Ind introduction of bills was
BID the calendar of local and
n Legislation was taken up and
&er of minor measures passed.
ssion was listless throughout
-Ahy of the house members left
afternoon trains for their homes
ia Sunday.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06

district of Jackson and the property ID
very valuable. In case it is placed on
the market there will be some lively
bidding for it, and the old mansion is
hardly worth the expense that will be
incurred in tearing it down. Again,
the structure is unsanitary, fast
crumbling to decay, and altogether I'M
desirable as place of residence. The
block it occupies is easily worth $685.
900, and will probably bring a much
larger sum.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
| NINETEENTH DAY.

one bill of importance was
at the session of the lower
"a the legislature this morning.
ASSURE being H. B. 1872, which
Ies the county boards of pension
Mrs, composed of five ex-Confed-
Veterans in each county, and
places the duty of passing on
u applications in the hands OF
rds of supervisors. Some op-
ID was manifested to the meas
al 1t went through by a vote or
I'D portion of the session was
ii to perfecting the Wells va
bill, offered by the junior mem
\ Kinds. The bill was consid-
&ction by section, and ordered
ed for formal passage at some
lime. There is no doubt that
asure will go through in its pres
"a.
report of the Judiciary
lee killed quite num-
a bills introduced dur
3 past ten days, amended other
IS, and reported two or three
|nkes.
three bills of general interest
Introduced during the day--one
Burrus and two by Mr.. Turner,
rvs:
aurrus; H. B. 223-Prohibiting
pf cattle running at large in
! cases.
Turner; H. B. 225-Making it
|lIA for a white person to marry
.fson that has negro or Mongol-
bod in their veins.
Turner; H. B. 226-Exempting
Axation $4,000 belonging to all
Z 8ates who have lost or may
r lose both eyes, both hands or
t, provided, they do not own
an $4,000 worth of other tax
Iperty.
Senate did not meet until 4
Afternoon Session.
4fternoon session of the legis-
as uneventful, the only notable
being the defeat in the senate
lcorn bill providing that ex-
20 special venires in capital
ii be made Immediately after
+ tine same. A lengthy debate
y, nd the bill was finally defeat
ote Of % to IL.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
Give Us Your Spring Order.

We can fit you out in Hames Traces. Collars.
Back Bands Single and Double Trees, Repair Links.
Lap Rings, Collar Pads. Cotton Rope, Etc.
We have car load of Ellwood Lawn, Field and
Hog Wire Fencing. This is the best Wire Fencing
made and we name you an interesting figure
on it
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
rWENrlETH DAY.

session of the senate this
he committee on local and
}gislation made an unfavor-
. on the Groom bill, author
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06

We are agents for MOLINE PLOW CO.'S
famous line Of farming implement, such as Texas
BIackL and Pows, Middle Breaker, Gladiator Stalk
Cutters.
We are selling more Of these FOODS every year
because each sale makes another one. We have
only a few of the GLADIATOR STALK
CUTTERS left If you need one send in your order
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06

II hope" said Mrs. oldcaskle. that
you didn't feel that you were Dc trop
when you called the other day anA
found Mrs. Beezunt present, On.
no" replied the hl5stess Thet Net
Just the back Of ~ waist that tzR'
feelln' Of. One a he hooks WAS lo9Ss
and somehow couldn't help PEN
kind OF ne1vo about H-| NIH4
nnnnnd .LInlaI5
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
rwENTY.FIRsT DAY.


The only matter of general interest,"
before the lower house OF the legls'
lature today was the memorial exer-
cises held in honor OF the late hon.
A. j. Russell, Of LauderdaIl e' speaker
of the body during the last admins
tration Several eloquent tributes "
the memory of the deceased ana much
loved statesman were delivered.
Mr. Tucker introduced blll lncreas-
! ing the ad vOiorum tax on property
| for road purposes, not to exceed TWO
( mills on the dollar in any one year.
/ The senate was engaged chiefly
with local and private bills and edu-
cational measures. The bill authoriz-
ing county boards of supervisors and
trustees of school districts to dispose
of certain funds was passed without
opposition. Quite a debate ensued on
the measure raising the salaries OIL
county superintendent of education:
The committee on education reported
favorably on the bill providing for
uniform system of school books, and
the measure will be made special
order for some day next week.
The only measure of general inter-
est passed by the senate at the even
ing session before adjournment was
an act prescribing the penalty on tele-
graph companies by failure to deliver
messages. No change is made in the
statutory penalty of $25 for such fall
ures, but the bill passed provides that
this penalty shall be collected when
the company fails to transmit the mes
sage.
Heretofore the burden has been on
the receiving Office, and no penalty
could be collected when there was de-
lay in the transmission of the mes
sage from the sending office.
The senate judiciary committee has
made a favorable report on the bill
appropriating $4,000 attorneys fees
to defend the boundary dispute be-
tween Mississippi and Louisiana, now
pending in the United States Supreme
Court This case will not be called
before October.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
appropriation for the

on emergency appropria zion for the
capitoI was also reported favorably.
Tbo nuhIic health and quarantine
oon ittee renorted fayohably senate
hin AZ IN Az county health officers
ononensation II reported adversely
senate bill At, regulatingl cnllo lapoI
on the ground that the tttie was not
sufficient.
The pension committee reported al.
versely senate bill 81, toA dispose OIL
nrisoners convicted of nhisdemeanor
and relieve the county of expense.