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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21
.GUNTON AND SIXTH
PLAYED TIE GAME
Score Was 6 10 6 at End of
Tenth Inning.
SEAY BATTED OUT OF BOX
Tubby" BalIiDgcr Succeeded Him and
Surprised Spectators by De-
hvering the Goods.

OutplayCd at every stage of the game
and outbatted the Gunton-TempIe Pres
byterians put up u rank exhibition OF
ball on the White Lot EIupse against
the team from their sister church. the
sixth PrCs5ytc rian. but after all their
cratic playing, managed TO luck out
with tie score. 10 8. in ten innings.
From the first the Gunton team put
up ragged game, while the Sixth play
ers were right IN the set-to from the
start. and kept the Guntons on a hustle
for runs
Guntons have a reputation as bail
playing team. while before this year the
Sixth was never heard Of in anna -eur
circles Of Washington. and the fans
were more than surprised at the show
ing the team made.
Sixth Overcame Lead.
Tn Guntons started out in the first
inning TO do damage. but this had lutte
effect on the Sixth team. which, BY
steady. consistent ball playing crept
up on the eX-champiOns. and at several
stages OF the game. it looked as though
the unheard-of boys were going to serve
up a defeat 10 the Guntons
To lose this game meant the loss of
second place for Gunton.
Connors anc LYMAN played a great
game for the Sixth and, incidentally,
covered themselves with glory. Con-
Eors is a little fellow and covers much
ground al short.
LYMAN, when he started out at the
first part of the season was not consid-
cred Lluch Of a first-sack man. but as
the season grows older he improves
In yesterdays game he made a three
base drive that has not been beaten on
the White Lot this season. placing II
far over the crowd. If It had not been
for the fact that the leftfelder was
playing deep, IL would have been good
for four sacks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21
National League.
ToDAYS CANES.

American League. 81
None scheduled
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21

The Southern Athletic Club wants
games with all teams avera ging four
! teen years Address Mr.. Hanson, 1911 &
Street southwest
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-23
BY Way 81 Contrast.

A very. stroig argument in favor of
State Repositories could have been
found last week by any one who could
have watched the jnnitors AT the
building handling the bags Of silver
that were shipped to the state treas
urer's office Fiftythree thousand del.
lars was sent up from the subtreasury
in New Orleans to TIE State treasury.
II was all silver and made mary la'Be
sacks. In the first place it cost s5j
to transport the money from New Or
leans to Jackson, II took much hand
ling to get 1t to Jackson 1t took a
wagon and good pair Of horses 70
haul 1t from the express office to the
capitol and after it was landed Vt
the capitol it required force Of five
negroes about three hours to owe it
from the wagon and stock II in the
vaults Of the treasury, To see the ne
groes handling IL in sacks, like it was
rice or meal impressed many with
the awkwardness uf iny system
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-23
Chanaina Court Terms.

By the time the present legislature
finishes its work 1t is probable that
the time of holding the chancery and
circuit court terms of nearly every
county in the State will have been
changed. II seems impossible TO make
a satisfactory ARA lgement Of court
terms in Mississippi, as the law on
the subject Is being continually tink.
cred with, but at this session II will
be imperative to make some changes
owing to the strong likelihood Of new
districts being created, especially in
the southern part Of the State Some
OF the circuit judges and chancellors
in the northern part OF the State be-
lieye that their court terms could be
more satisfactorily arranged, and bills
cooking to this end will be introduced
next week.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-23
liuuor LEGISLATION.

Whisky is q subject that will not
down in the legislature, although much
whisky has been put down since tho
lawmakers met, New laws and amend:
ments of all sorts relating to the,
liquor traffic have been offered in the
two houses. and the end is not yet in
sight. While the attempt Is made to
secure constitutional prohibition, at
the same time desire is manifest to
make the local option laws more
stringent in case the further mOvo
ment should fail
The latest measure Of this kind to
be introduced is q bill by Mr.. Duncan.
prohibiting railroad or express agents
from delivering packages Of liquor 10
minors, whether the liquors were or.
dered shipped in tho names Of such
minors or the names Of other persons.
While the object of this bill Is doubt.
less commendable, It is easy to see
how 1t can be practically nulliied by
liquor dealers In case It should be
adopted as very few liquor houses now
send out package goods bearing labels.
and an express or railroad agent could
not be clothed with authority to in
vestigatc the contents Of each pack
age handled by him.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-23
GOV. VARDAMAN'S
INAUGURAL ADDRESS.

portion that they are able to bear 1t:
the enactment OF rigid laws, enforcing
full and complete assessment; encour.
agement OF immigration and the In.
vestment OF foreign capital in this
State, by just treatment and equal
taxation; a system Of laws governing
fire insurance companies, which Will
bring about cheaper rates OF insurance,
discourage arson and encourage hon.
esty; a reduction Of the contract rate
OF Interest on money 10 eight per cent,
that being as high rate as any legit-
innate business can afford, good public
policy permit. or conscience consent
to; honest and prompt payment OF the
States debts and the sacred preserya-
tion Of the public faith IL is discred-
liable TO the ability OF her public SER
wants and the financial integrity Of the
State to have Its paper banded about
like the overdue obligation Of der
elict bankrupt. | believe that perma-
nent public improvements should be
made and that portion OF the burden
should be borne by posterlty who will
enjoy its use. There is no economy
ard less justice in requiring the pres
ent generation to pay for this capitol
building with money worth to the tax
payers ten per cent per annum when
the State could borrow the money for
three per cent | am in favor of is
suing bonds in an amount sufficient to
supply the deficit In the treasury. re-
duce the taxes, and let the money re.
main in the hands Of the wealth pro,
ducers Of the State. The improvement
OF public roads by taxation and work.
ing them with convict labor under the
direction Of competent State and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-23

81 do not believe there has ever
been a legislative body which has been
organized and settled down to business
more promptly than this session of the
house. said Speaker Thomas during
lull in the proceedings Of the house
last week. "The committees are all
at work, and | feel confident that we
win be able to keep up with the cal
endar,
ut is going to be business ses-
sion of The legislature anticipate the
enactment Of many good laws, and
prompt adjournment after the i'm
portant work Is finished. Over 100
bills nave been introduced, and with.
in the lext two or three days they
viii be coming back from the commit.
tee rooms for formal consideration.
was especially pleased with the
promptness of the report on the edu.
cational bill.
AT every legislative session low
pressure spirit is manifested By some
members, who are unfamiliar with the
workings Of the various Institutions,
and whose minds cannot at once grasp
ald comprehend the large amount of
money required to support the state
government ard the various institll-
tions They soon get acquainted with
these facts. however, and | expect to
see a liberal spirit manifested in max
ing appropriations
"Onc thing will be done at this ses-
sion which has not been the custom
heretofore. The committee on benevo-
lent institutions will personally visit
these institutions and make careful
inquiry into their needs before decld-
ing upon the appropriations to be rec
ommended BY doing this they can ex-
change information with the commit
tee on appropriations, aud thus trans.
act affairs in businessllke manner,
giving each school E1d college rnd
benevolent institution just what It
needs and no mere
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-23
TUESDAY, JANUARY t2.

The Culy notable feature Of the
morning session of the legislature was
the opening Of the returns and the
declaring Of the result OF the regular
election held in November,
The returns were submitted to
| Speaker Thomas by Secretary Of State
Power, and after the list Of State of
| ficals had been read AID the election
ratified, attention was given to the
special election held to FIJI the vacancy
in the Suprsme Court clerkship by the
death Of capt Il. W. Brown, and nomi-
nations for the place, In accordance
with the provisions of the constitution
requiring election in the house, were
called for Only two of the candidates
who participated in the special elec'
| ton submitted their names-lion
George G. Meyer Of Marshal, and w, J..
Brown of Hilds
A vice voce vote was taken after
short debate and Mr. Meyers vas
elected by vote of % to 2S
The only feature Of the senate ses-
sion was the announcement Of the list
Of committees prepared by Lieut-Gov.-
elect Carter, and the favorable recon-
mendatlon made by the committee OIL
the concurrent resolution to insert the
amendment to section 206, voted upon
ist November, in the constitution,
A largo number CT bills, covering
wide variety of subjects were in.
troduced in both houses.
The Committees at Work.
The standing committees of the leg
islature have been announced a1d
both houses will now settle down to
active business. The coming days Of
the session will be replete with tho
routine grind and at the very outset
the committees have much work be-
fore them At yesterdays session for
ty.flve bills were introduced in the
house and twenty-five in the senate,
moking total Of ninety-seyen meas
ures that have been offered up to date
Careful consideration was given the
ablest members in forming the com
mittees, and pleasing feature of the
house list Is the recognition accorded
Hon. s. M. Smith. of Holmes, who was
the chief opponent Of Hon. e. n. Thom'
as for the speakership, and the men,
bers are much gratifled that the con.
test engendered no personal feelings
as MIR. Smith Is one Of the ablest Llem-
bers Of the body.
Educational Legislation.
OF tie forty.flye bills introduced in
the lower house yesterday seven seek
to make appropriations for the sup
port of the common schools, and it
appears from the tenor Of these meas.
ures that fight Is to be made TO Sc
cure a reduction of the annual appro'
priation of s1,250000 for this purpose
The amounts proposed in these seven
bills vary from 100000 TO $1,500,00O,
but the majority Of them are for sums
less than 81 900. 900.
Another educational movement Cf
much interest ia the Ave bills offere4
the two bodies providing for "a uni
form system of text books and Great.
iaS q commission for this purpose. a
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-23
WEDNESDAY,. JANUARY 10.

The house and senate have displayed
very manifest tendency to get at
| lCggerheads With each other ccncern-
ing matters requiring joilt attention
This was shown in the house today
when that body, by vote OF 6I to 49,,
declined to accept the invitation OF
! the governor and board Of control to
visit the aew Sunhower con
Wet farm, and the senate will
make the trip alone. leaving
the city on a special train at
- o'clock tonight and reaching The
prison station at parchman by day.
light Thursday morning. A few mem
bers OF the house. who do not feel
called upon TO observe the majority
action, accompany the senate on The
trip, among the number being several
members OF the house committee On
prison affairs.
A large number of bills were Of
fered in both houses 100 measures
having been introduced in the house
and sevelty-four il the senate up to
date.
A conflict has arisen between Inc
two houses regarding the Insertion
of the amendment to section 206 in
the constitution, but 1t viii probably
he Strengthened out in few dnyl.
Outside of a resolution introduced
n the house By Mr.. Heidelberg, re-
quiring the State chemist to be sum
moned before the house committee on
agriculture. when needed, TO give such
information in regard to fertilizer
contents as may be desired, there was
nothing Of special interest trapsplred
in either house. Many bills were In
troducod in both the senate and the
house. but all were on unimportant
subjects, or on matters covered In
previously introduced bills on the
same subjects, and both houses ad-
iourned, the senate until Friday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-23

The comment Of the country prcss
last week On the action Of the legis.
lature in instructing the two United
states senators from Mississlpp TO
vote for the ratification of the Panama
treaty Is generally quite cordial In
tone, although some surprise is ex.
pressed that this action should have
leen taken so early In the session.
and provoked so little debate, The
duickness with which the legislature
acted Is regarded as quite significant,
indicating that sentiment exists In
this State to the effect that the ca
nal should be built as speedily as pos
sible, and that the sooner congress
disposed of the question the better IL
will be for the best interests of the
country, and especially the South, The
right or wrong Of the presidents ac.
tlon toward Colombia has been lost
sight of in the eagerness to secure as,
surances Of the construction Of the ca.
nal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-23
The Judiciary Divorce.

Senator Smiths bill seeking to "di-
vorce the judiciary from politics" Ia
the subject Of much comment among
lawmakers, and the assertion has been
made that the proposed measure Is I'M
constitutional on the ground that 1t
would be an abridgment Of personal
liberty if enacted especially that fea'
turo which prohibits members of the
judiciary from serving on campaign
committees or soliciting votes in aid OF
any candidate. This opinion Of the
bill has heen expressed by one Of the
leading members of the judiciary, and
seems to be a rather general Impress
ion concerning IT, At the same time
it is not denied that the supreme and
circuit ju3ges and cha1celloTs shou'!
keep theil fingers out Of politics, cs.
peciaIly while the appointNo syston
prevails in the State
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-23
llrst. ths paramount. dnty Of the State

frat, the paramount, duty OF the State
Is to provide means for giving In.
struction, at least, In the rudimentary
branches, 10 those children whose pc.
culiar environment and impecunious
condition render 1t impossible for
them to get any other way IL the
State will place at the door OF all her
children an opportunity to obtain even
common school education. such as Is
given In the best graded public
schools, she will have done we'll,
want to impress this truth as see It.,
that It Is OF much more Importance to
start the child on the road to an edu.
cation-to lay the foundation In a web
directed common school-than 1t Is to
finish 1t In a government-supported
university or college. II the founda-
tion be properly laid, antthere is any
merit in the child, it will complete the
superstructure without governmental
aid. 1t should be the policy Of the
State TO do for the citizen only that
which the citizen cannot do for him
self The best type OF man is the self
developed man. am deeply interest
ed in the beginning. Like the acorn
shaken from the twig by the passing
breeze. 1t falls into the dust below, and
while 1t contains within its little shell
the germ OF the great oak, it remains
an acorn still, until the rain falls and
moistens the earth the life-giying rays
of the sun pierce its mould and. burst.
ing open the door Of its prison cell,
the stimulating air fans its folded
leaves to life, it rears its infant head
to the light and sends forth its rami
flying roots to gather material with
which to build the giant Of the forest.
A few years Of cultivation and direc-
ton and it will care for itself SO It
is with the sturdy boys and girls of
the rural districts Of Mississippi. They
need only the sunlight of an opportu-
nifty to awaken sleeping genius-one
draught from the Pierian spring will
create a thirst for knowledge that will
remove mountains of obstacles to graf.
ify it. But without that opportunity
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-23
viii se a Fight to the Finish.

The prohibitionists are very active
and very determined to push the pro
posed constitutional amendment max
ing tho sale Of liquor unconstitutional
The committee having the matter in
charge will meet this week, and will
adopt the proposed amendment which
is to be introduced at an early date
The probibitionists claim a majority
Of each house, but there are indica
tons Of vigorous aud determined op
position and the measure will not have
the smooth sailing anticipated.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-23
shcriHs oppoac tie Bill.

Strong opposition Is developing OF
the part Of the shcriffs throughout the
State to the bill introduced In the
house, providing for repeal of the
present law which requires all foreign
writs sent to shcrirs for execution
to be accompanied by the proper fec
for execution number Of members
have received letters from their c0aA-
ty sherifis pointing out that the repeal
of the law would work a great hard
ship on shoriffs. When a sheriff exc
cutes a foreign writ he has no way
to collect the fee from the party in
chose benefit the writ 10 issued ard
the code of 1892 requires that the fee
for execution must accompany the wflt
or the sheriff need not executo the
same. The sherlfrs say that thore is
no good reason for repeating the law;
under the old system the aher'o Of
Kinds county, for example, lost sever
al thousand dollars in fees on suca
writs which he was then compelled 10
execute without any recourse for his
fees
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-23
Want Exemption.

A strong effort will be made at this
legislative session to secure the eS.
emp'ion from taxation Of all money
loaned at rate Of interest not 0xceed.
ing per cent. The opinion Is held
BY many that il money loaned a. this
rate is exempted It Will make loans
easier to obtain and also prevent much
Of the wiilful perjury low engaged IN
concerning solvent credit by capital
ists. Combined with this movement
will be an effort to mako the legal rate
Of interest per cent, and placing tho
maximum at 10 per cent. interest in
excess of that amount to be ciassel
as ugury
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-23
To Protect Game.

Several bills have already been in
trodaced making more stringent regu-
lations for the protection of game.
There seems TO be strong sentiment
for prohibiting the wholesale slaugh-
ter of game, and some measure along
this line will undoubtedly be passed.
Combined with it there will be pro.
vision also for protecting the non
game birds and animals from ruth.
less sanghter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-23
FRIDAY, JANUARY is.

As forecasted above, the lower house
refused to cut down the appropriation
for the common schools of the State,
twithstanding the enactment OF the
constitutional amendment providing
that the poll taxes collected in the
counties shall be retained in the coun-
ties for the use of the common schools.
The bill as reported from the com
mittee on appropriations was called up
in the house shortly before the noon
hour, and the debate lasted less than
an hour. The majority report favor
ed an appropriation Of 81 l,l25,0OO, or
SIPS 900 less than the present annual
allo vance, while the minority report,
signed by six members, favored the
original sum Of Sl,250000, The latter
report was adopted and the bill passed
by practically unanimous vote.
The passage of this act makes about
81, $4,000 available for the common
schools each year, including the poll
tax collections. 1t is not believed that
the amount will be changed by the SEN
ate
Quite a number of bills were intro
duced in both bodies, the house calen-
dar now containing lao measures and
the senate calendar about 100 meas
uree.
The senate session was quite brief,
being devoted chiefly 10 the introduc
tion of bills and committee reports.
Senator Dupn's bill making more
stringent provisions for awarding con
tracts by boards Of supervisors ald re-
quiring that three weeks published
notice be given of the awards, was
passed without opposltionl,
At the morning session the rules
of 1900 were adopted, after few un
important amendments had been at
tached
Selling State Property.
At Mondays session of the lower
house the Caruthers resolution proyid'
ing for the appointment of a special
committee to investigate the proposed
sale Of real estate owned by the State,
ard located in the city Of Jackson, will
be called up for discussion.
This will be one Of the most i'm
Dpi liul FNbitAiS uNlJu hpbiA hNiIAAS AiAN
legislative session, as the resolution
calls for a consideration OF the feasibil-
ty of selling the goverlors mansion
property, the present deaf and dumb
institute property, both negro and
white; the old statehouse grounds, and
the fair grounds tract, in the rear of
the old capitol building.
Gov. Longino in his final message to
the legislature recommended the sale
of these tracts, and the recomme lda-
ton has been commented upon with
much favor among the legislators.
There Is hardly any doubt th-t Joint
committee win be named to inyostl-
gate the matter and report back to the
Two houses Tho property nalaod Is
r'orth several hundred thousand dol
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-23
Uniform Text Rookl.

No sort Of fight seems to be antici
pGtcd on the school book question. and
bill providing for uniformity salts
factory TO all will doubtless be intro
duced and passed There is no lobby
on the ground, Indeed. the lobbyist
does not seem TO be here at this ses
sion for any purpose. and the members
Of the legislature will apparently have
no annoyance from this source.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-23

lars. and some very substantial roa-
sons have been offered for its sale at
the present time.
While goodly number Of bills were
introduced In both houses. most Of
them we're local or amendatory in char
acter, and nothing further Of general
interest transpired, Tho senate ad-
journed to Saturday, while The house
suspended business until iionday
morning
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-23

w. Calvin Wells, Jro member Of tho
lower house from Kinds county, has
introduced bill seeking TO mako
more stringent provisions for the sup.
preston Of vagrapts Tho bill Is mod
eled somewhat pter the Calvin W.
grancy law which worked so success
fully in Georgia, and also embodio9
several features Of a similar mo1sur9
adopted n Alabama 1T the last session
of the legislature MIR Wells Gelieytt
that If law Of this kind Is enacted
it will drive Tie oafers from tAe town.
to the cotton fields and be will meEs
an energetic effort To get it adept;
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-23
hcouctics Improved.

The acoustic properties Of the two
legislative halls have been consider
ably improved since the marble-tiled
floors were carpeted, and the business
of the house and senate can now be
transacted without the confusion
which prevailed during the first week.
The carpeting Of the house floor 10
temporary, consisting mainly OF rub
ber mats and strips Later In tho ses'
sion the arrangement Of the seats will
be changed so as 10 place the meni-
bers nearer the speakers stand ana
arrange visitors lobby in the rear.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-23
ABOUT SOME E!LLo.
Has a cinch tn His Job.

Y Is apparent that no change VII
be mado 70 the back tax laws further
than to raise the limit from 1885 up
to 1895, as suggested by the revenue
agent. The general sentiment of the
legislature Is to have the back taxes
collected where they have escaped the
assessors. and the revenue agent will
not be ilteriercd with.