The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30

replacement, We do not deem it
wise or expedient to make recon-
mendstions for betteEmen.s in
new expenditure.
This body has given much at
tention to reports of dynamiting
in our river and it's tributaries and
the neighboring lakes, by social
ed fishermen" and while fully
satisfied Of frequent violations of
the law in this behalf. have expe-
rienced much difficulty in securing
convicting testimony, although
nearly every witness brought be-
fore "a has been Intercepted.
NeiRhbor is loath to report neigh
Dor; all seem anxious to break up
the nefsrious practice but yet more
anxious that others shall take the
iniAtive in testifying.
The fish Of our waters consti-
tute Gods gift of food to the
masses, and there is no reason
why We should longer submit to
the vandalism of the few, result
ing in the destrution of the min
nows or 'small fry" in efforts to
capture larger fish by methods alb
hoYent to the sentiments of true
sportsmen.
Dynamiting has practically
ruined some Of our best waters
and must be checked by any legal
means. We suggest as q labor of
love "a we'll rs matter of duty that
the beat officers shall send in to
our successors, at the future terms
of court, the names of persons
who can probably testify in this
behalf. Our waters are being re-
stocked with valuable food fishes
from the government plant at Tu-
pelo, and they must be protected.
A committee representing each
district, under the Craftsmanship
of Juror B. F. English, visited the
County Poor House, with written
instructions from this body cover
ing every phase of inquiry Its
report, under the circumstances,
was highly satisfactory as to con-
ditions of inmates and premises,
and the humanity and fidelity of
those in charge. 1t reported that
mo one was found there who
should not have been there" and
that neatness and cleanliness per-
vaded the building, bedding and
furniture, and that the keeper and
his associates were evidently doing
all possible under the circum-
stances of environment. to make
their dependents comfortable. But
the location ia depressing, and the
So called farm one of the most
bleak and desolate spots in the
county.
The committee recommended,
in addition to relocation, upon
good land eligibly situated, that
the farm be cultivated by county
convicts~for the benefit of the es-
tablishment.
In the opinion OF this body
there is no more sacred duty de-
volving upon an enlightened COM
munity than the wise and tender
care of those deprived of self-sup-
port by misfortune or decrepitude.
This being the case, we are not to
consider the trust fulfilled by com
plisnce on the part of the tax pay
ers with mere demands for food,
shelter and raiment; those absolute
conditions of existence are sup
piled by nature to the beasts of
the field and birds of the air, while
We, endowed by habit and culture
with many artificial wants, should
endeavOf to give our unfortunate
brethren such of the comforts and
cheerings of life as will III a meas
ure recall the happy fire sides that
linger in the memories of the
humblest of them.
In pursuance of this view. we
recommend that the cherries
wilderness now utilized be aban-
doned. and appeal to the Board of
Supervisors, an able and human
body, to secure a site for Il home
for our dependents upon the line
of the branch of the Kansas City
road. as nearly midway between
Aberdeen and Amory as possible,
where the inmates can be easily
reached by our sympathetic
mothers. wives, sisters and daugh-
tors, and friends who knew them
under brighter auspices; aud where
the pastors of the various denomi
nations can at stated periods give
them the blessing of their minis
tratlOns.
We also ask that the Board sup
ply several spinning wheels, thus
giving the women opportunity for
indoor occupation, the proceeds
of their labor to be their own,
creating and fostering a spirit of
independence.
A home conspicuously located
will 5000 be beautiful. Flowers
aud gardens will make the place
attractive to inmates and visitors;
and publicity will afford the best
guarantee of fidelity on the part of
Keepers. We also suggest to our