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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12
A Good Roads Bill.

The most important bill that has
been introduced in the legislature dur.
ing the present month is the measure
offered in the house recently by Hon.
James w. Norment of Oktibbeha,
which seeks to make the preliminary
arrangements for the enforcement of
the Brownlow good roads bill, pend
ing in congress. Mr.. Norment is the
author of the present contract road
law of Mississippi, and is perhaps the
best posted member of the body on
road legislation. He was a delegate
from the State-at-large to the Interna-
tional Good Roads Convention, held
in St. Louis last April, and was made
a member of the legislative committee
Of the National Good Roads Associa-
ton, which committee was empow-
cred to act in contemplation of the
Brownlow bill, or some similar meas
ure. Mr.. Norment is confident that
his bill will be reported favorably by
the committee on roads, ferries and
bridges.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12
the substitute embodies many Of its
aotnrau

the substitute embodies many Of its
features.
The house reconsidered the coal oil
inspection bill and .recommitted the
measure to the judiciary committee.
Some of the members are of the opin-
ion that 1t gives the governor entirely
too much patronage to appoint coal
oil inspector in every county.
The senate passed the senate
amendments to the primary election
law adopted in the house, and the
measure now goes back for concur
renee in an amendment eliminating the
clause providing that a person shall
not be allowed to vote In a primary
who is visibly intoxicated On this
point brief but very interesting de-
bate ensued and the conclusion reach
ed by the senate In substance means
that it is every mans duty to vote and
the great American privilege of the
aforesaid man to get as drunk as he
pleases on election day, and none can
say him nay.
The constitutional question was
raised and several members declared
that 1t was the province of any man
or set of men to determine when a
person is too drunk to vote intelligent
ly. The house will doubtless concur
in the senate amendment.
The non-fraternity men made their
last fight of this session in the lower
house to abolish the Greek
letter fraternities at the University of
Mississippi and the battle was lost.
The fight was brought up on the
university appropriation bill, carrying
an allowance of $159,046.35 for the
next two years Mr., Ellis offered an
amendment to the bill providing that
no part of the sum should be paid
until the board of trustees abolished
the Greek fraternities. The constitu-
tional point was raised that legisla-
ton Of this nature could not be placed
as rider on appropriation bills, but
Speaker Thomas ruled the point out of
order, the Supreme Court having spe-
officially decided the question in the
contest over the appropriation for the
Industrial Institute and College. so
A spirited debate followed, and both
sides made some sledge hammer argu-
ments, during which the. condition of
affairs at the university was fully air.
ed The amendment was finally tabled
and the bill passed. The entire after
noon was consumed In the debate.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12
Barber Bill Favored.

1t looks very much like the leglsla-
ture is going to prohibit the importa-
ton Of Bohemian fishermen by the
canning factories along the gulf coast
during the oyster season and to re-
strict fishing for oysters in Mississippi
waters to bona fide resident citizens of
the State. The special committee ap-
pointed to investigate the oyster in
dustry has made report recommend
ing this course, and the chances seem
quite favorable for the passage of the
Barber bill making this provision.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12

gnashing of teeth in the "dry" towns.
where the local drug patent medicine
shelf is the popular resort Of those
who love the cup that cheers. In
many of these towns honors are about
even between Peruna and Jamaica
ginger as the popular beverage, and
of late years certain kidney remedies
have entered into the lively competi-
ton. Alternated indulgence in these
compounds Is said to produce the fierc-
est sort of jag, having duration
much longer than that acquired by the
use of the common intoxicants sold in
wet" communities, and with the sale
the lot of the boozer indeed becomes
a hard one,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12
Appropriation Bills Finished.

The two bodies finished practically
all of the appropriation bills last
week. Nearly all the State education
al institutions have been looked after.
The university appropriation went
from the house to the senate and the
I. 1. and G. appropriation passed by
the senate is in the hands of rhe
house committee on universities AID
colleges. The Mississippi A. and M.
COLLEGE appropriation bill has been
sent from the house to the senate.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12
Sent to the Grand jury.

Criminal proceedings seem to be in
prospect over the Mississippi Insane
Hospital land purchase, the report on
which, submitted by the committee on
humane and benevolent institutions in
the lower house last week Gre
ated such a sensation, the committee
specifically charging that the trans
action was made for the benefit of Ed
gar S. Wilson. Somebody seems in a
fair way to have to explain to the
grand jury, and the encouragement
has been authorized to institute pro
ceedings to recover the money the
State paid out on the deal.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12
Opposed to Salary increases.

The legislature is manifesting very
decided reluctance against increasing
the salaries of State officials or en-
ployes during the present session. A
bill as passed in the house last week
increasing the salary of the governors
private secretary to $500 per year, as
it Is said he Is the most hard worked
attache of the State government. The
original provision of the bill was for
an increase to $500, which was cut
down by an amendment to $500.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12

A negro planter at Devall, La, was
robbed of $4,000.
Bishop Anthony Durier died at
Natchitoches, La.
A new bank was organized at Utica,
Miss, with $4,000 capital.
George T. Cook, of Louisville, KY,
suicided at his wife's grave.
Two persons were run down and
killed by train at Marietta, Ga.
william Bibbs, a negro, was con-
victed of murder at Donaldsonville,
La.
Rufus c. Coleman, a negro preacher,
was hanged at Floyd, La, for the muir
der of his cousin.
The Russian bark Hilja, with 10000
feet of lumber, was destroyed by fire
at Horn Island, Miss.
Col. James c. Wise, ex-member of
the Louisiana legislature, died at his
nome near Alexandria.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12
EoRrXrHIRp DAY.

The only measure Of Importance
passed in the legislature this morn
ing was the geological survey meas.
ure, reported in substitute form from
the senate committee, and providing
that the work be devided between the
faculty members of the University of
Mississippi and the Mississippi A. and
M. College, to be carried on in con-
junction with the government geologi-
cal work. The original bill was Of
fered. by Senator Boyd, Of .Tippah, and
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12
COLLEGE LEGISLATION.

Apropos of the appropriation bills
for educational institutions pending in
the legislature, bill has been intro
duced in the house directing that the
committee on universities and colleges
inquire into and report on the FEAST
bility of .abolishing the preparatory
departments at the StarkYille Agricul-
tural and Mechanical College and the
Industrial Institute and College at Co
lumbus. The members Of the facul-
ties of these two institutions are rad
ically opposed to such a step. r..
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12

The cornerstone Of the new Jewish
temple at New IBERIA La, was laid,
under the auspices of the Masons.
grand lodge officers Conducting tho
ceremony. A
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12
widow Continues Good work.

Mrs. William e. Dodge, widow Of
the late philanthropist, has agreed to
give to the University of Virginia a
Y. M. G. A. building to cost $4,000,
provided an endowment and mainte-
nance fund of $4,000 should be raised
by the university's friends.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12
COMMENT AND CRITICISM.
Some Opinions on Legislation Past,
Present and Prospective.
Kid Glove Farming.

A desperate but unsuccessful az.
tempt was made in the senate last
night to defeat the appropriation bill
for the agricultural experiment sta
ton at MCNEIL. Several members,
especially those belonging to the older
set, expressed their contempt for cx-
perimental farming. Senator Thrash
er stated that when he wanted infor-
nation on agricultural subjects he
would go to some practical farmer,
and not to kid glove experimenter.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12

A passenger train crashed into 4
string of freight cars at Princeton, KY,
and Engineer George Tagg, OF Louis.
vile, was Instantly killed.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12
.Ikllled BIZ Falllng mo-.

Edward Berry, 16-year-oId boy.
died at DeRidder, La, from injuries
sustained by means of a tree falling ON
him, striking him on the head.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12
The Mississippi Legislature.

The Mississippi house passed the
bill making an appropriation for the
Vicksburg hospital, placing the APP
pointment of the surgeon in the gov
ernor's hands. The house killed the
bill allowing the Southeastern Tariff
association to enter the state. The
senate killed the bill allowing women
lawyers to practice in the state. Me-
mortal services were held in both
branches to Senator w. B. Walker.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12
Big BLAKE in AIabama.

! The Echols opera house was des-
troyed by fire at Decatur, Ala. entail.
ing a loss of $4,000. partially Gov
cred by insurance. A defective due
caused the blaze.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12

The Rice Association Of America
met at Crowley. La, fl annual session,
and reelected all officers. Secretary
Allison resigned, and James Neibeft
disappointed acting secretary. About
$1,000 has been collected for the ricel
Kitchen fund.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12

Samuel P. Cochran, who shot and
killed negro named Holdii, was &C.
quilted of murder charge at Plaque
mine, La. His defense was self.de-
Tense.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12

A large raft of lumber struck dam
at Campbell shoals, near Knoxville
Tenn, and four men were drowned.
while two narrowly escaped.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12
A Bunelinr job.

An attempt was made to blow tho \
safe in James H. Dukes store AZ
Scooba, Miss They we're evidently
amateurs. and were frightened away
before they had time 10 complete
charge.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12
RTIETH DAY.

q Joint session this morn
houses of the legislature
and beautiful tribute to
departed members, State
b. Walker of Monroe coun-
Athlike stiffness the mem
1.-TWO bodies sat for nearly
rs while beautiful tributes
to the life and character of
etatesman.
conclusion of the legislative
) Bishop Galloway was in
pay his tribute of loving re-
nee to the dead senator, who
~ years had been his personal
Bishop Galloway performed
lfriage ceremony twelve years
Zen Senator Walker and Miss
Dudley Sykes were united in
marriage, and his address was
q the ablest efforts this distin-
ed divine has ever made on such
cAsion. He assembled to the high
lights of the eloquence of which
; master, and his blending Of beau
9 continent with exquisite pathos
N|4S LSolo " many AullOWCN
|eks
bic house committee on corporations
orted adversely on the joint resolu-
4 Introduced by Mr.. Foster of War
instructing the attorney general to
ne|liately institute legal proceed,
5 to set aside the merger between
Mobile & Ohio and Southern Rail
his report brings to an end one of
hardest fought committee battles
the legislature. Strong pressure
. Wrought to bear to secure a favor
B report on the resolution, and
ally strong arguments were made
the Representatives of the two rail
de Col. E. L. Russell of the Mo
3 Ohio and Gen. Thomas c. Catch
! q the Southern, showing that the
ger is not a violation of the clause
he Mississippi constitution forbid
& the consolidation of parallel or
Ipeting lines of railway.
y an almost unanimous vote the
ate refused to concur in the house
lndments to the uniform school
< bill, and a conference has been
lested on the subject, the commit
70 be composed Of five members
d each body.
he senate particularly objects to
house amendment which changes
personnel Of the school book COM
'ion by relieving the governor
Encouragement from serving
'eon. The original measure also
ines the grade OF the eight teach
20 be appointed. and merely re-
e. that they shall be teachers Of |
w ability"
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12

The remains Of Raymond Currie,
who disappeared on January /. werp
found in q clump Of palmettos three
miles north of Jacksonville. Fla. rho
skull had been crushed with i blunt
weapon.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12
negro IIiIIs a Negro.

James Twinley, colored, shot ana
killed Douglas Miner, also colored, near
Maringouin, La. Twinley, who claims
self-defense, was Jailed.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12
FoRTY.FoURTH DAY.

After debate lasting for the past
| three days at intermittent periods, the
lower house last week finally passed
the bill authorizing telegraph and tel
| ephone companies to exercise the
right of eminent domain. There was
very strong opposition to the bill,
many members believing that the
semi-private or quasi-public corpora
tions should not thus have their lib
critics enlarged.
The appropriation bill for the In
dustrial Institute and College, carry
ing an appropriation Of $3.50, 548.14 for
the biennial period, was passed Mr..
Patterson introduced bill prohibiting
the sale of tobacco to minors.
The senate passed the general ap-
preparation bill to defray the current
expenses of the various departments
of State government for the next two
years. A measure was passed author
izing boards of supervisors to supple
ment the State pensions by making
payments to pensioners from county
funds.
Good-by to Peruna.
The senate today passed bill pro-
hibiting the sale of Peruna, Jamaica
ginger and all forms of intoxicating
bitters or remedies.
The vote on the bill was % to ~,
and although a motion to reconsider
was entered, there is little hope of
accomplishing the defeat of the meas
uer when it is again called up on the
motion.
Much POPULARITY and good natured
jibing took place in across-the-aisle
conversation during the discussion of
the bill, and also in open debate. One
member remarked that its passage
would be a direct insult to a certain
eminent Mississippian now in private
life. whose picture frequently adorns
the Peruna advertisements in daily
and weekly newspapers. During the
discussion a few members asserted
that Peruna is really a valuable medi-
cine, while others commended that If
persons want to drink whisky that
they should use good whisky and not
stuff that is doped up and sold under
the guise of a proprietary medicine.
At any rate, IL the bill passes the
house and receives the signature of
the governor, it is good-by to Peruna
and all similar drugs in Mississippi,
and there will be much weeping and
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12

John R. Bailey's furniture ware.
house was destroyed by fire at Frank
lin, La. 1t is believed to have been
the work of an incendiary.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12

Betty Duke. negress. was Gre
mated in FIRE that destroyed her
dwelling at Shreveport La. She sui.
fered horrible agony.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12
LEGISLATURE

This is the result the school book
lobby hoped to accomplish, and conse-
quently they are very jubilant over
the senate's refusal to concur. If a
discord should develop among the ten
members of the conference committee
it Is certain that there will be no
school book Legislation, as the session
is drawing rapidly to a close. Two
years ago the school book bill was de
feated by the inconvenience of the
senate, and it seems that the lobby has
a penchant for accomplishing it's most
effective work in the upper body.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12
LIncoInItes Up hi Arms.

The people OF Lincoln county, judg.
ing by the comments in the Brook.
haven papers, do not seem to be in
favor Of the bill introduced by mem
Der from Amite county to change the
name Of Lincoln county to Jeff Davis
county.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12

Capt. Sam Montgomery, Of Green
Vile, was elected colonel Of the First
regiment. Mississippi national guard,
succeeding Col. r. NJ. Levy.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12

Miss Eva Mazary, OF Coosa, Miss.
overturned lamp and sustained Is.
rious burns.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12
FoRrY-sEcoNp DAY.

The senate defeated the McLaurin
bill seeking to Great forty-hye dis
trict courts in Mississippi, each to be
presided over by a judge at salary
of $75 per month The measure had
been under discussion in that body at
intermittent periods for a week or
more, and a hard fight was made by
the author to secure its passage.
The senate passed the house bill,
creating a capitol commission to be
composed of the governor, secretary of
State, insurance commissioner and
revenue agent, and the measure now
goes to the governor for signature.
The remainder of the session of the
body was devoted to appropriation
bills.
Several minor bills were introduced
during the session of the house and
a number of committees made reports
on pending measures. The appropria-
ton bill for the Mississippi A. and M.
College, which carries $4,000, not in
Guiding interest on the college land
fund, was passed. The remainder OF
the session was devoted to appropria'
ton bills.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12
EoRrX.EIRsr DAY

The lower house passed the commit
| tee substitute for the bill creating a
| system of coal oil inspection in the
State and providing punishment for
the sale of adulterated oil or petro-
leum products of any kind.
The measure authorizes the COVER
nor to appoint an inspector in every
county for term of four years, under
bond of $1,000, and to receive COM
pensation of IS cents for every 100
party for whom the service is rem
dered. The methods of inspection are
carefully defined, the bill being
framed after similar measures of 9TH
er States Other measures passed by
the house during the afternoon ses-
sion were as follows:
Relating to impaneling juries in
counties having separate court dis
tricts; changing Supreme Court terms
from October and March to November
and April, SO that the body shall con-
.,vene and adjourn one month later;
authorizing the consolidation OF mu-
inequalities and granting telephone
equal rights with telegraph companies
to erect poles along railroad rights of
way.
The senate passed the constitution
al amendments providing for an cleo
tive judiciary system, the measure go
ing through on its first reading by q
vote of 20 to G. This resolution also
provides for the increase Of the SUI
preme bench to five members. and the
lengthening of the term to ten years.
The house has already passed an elee.
tive judiciary amendment, which is
somewhat different In its provisions
to the senate measure, and confer
ence will probably be necessary
Bills were passed as follows: Au-
thorizing boards of supervisors to
construct telephone lines; authorizing
Warren county to make refund to Ben
Order; authorizing municipalities to
levy 10-mill tax without consent of ma
jority of taxpayers.
A number of glazing errors were
pointed out in the report of the in
Vestigating committee on the Univers-
ity of Mississippi, and the document
was recommitted for correction.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12

Three buildings were destroyed 81
blaze at DonaldsonviIIe. "a Tho
fire is supposed to have been the work
OF an incendlary
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12
Is 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 EIwood Lawn, Field and
Hog Wire Fencing. This is the best Wire Fencing
made and we can name you an interesting figure
on it
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12

Joseph Wagner. q young man 1
PAM. Ark. suddenly became ||0"
maniac and Drained g l|ll|o t|I' '|
an Ak.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12
An ArIxansavv Feud.

The Parnell-T Tucker feud, which was
transferred to Arkansas some years
ago, has already produced some re-
markable results. Mr.. Payne, the
postmaster-general, recently received
the following letter from Postmaster
Parnell of Junction, Union county,
Ark. in which the postmaster gives
his reasons for getting out:
II beg to tender you my resignation
as postmaster at Junction, and | return
herewith all papers sent since my con-
firmation. My reasons for resigning
are that my family have become mixed
up in what is known in this county as
the Parnell-Tucker feud. This is q
political feud, and -four members of
my family have been assassinated with
in the last fifteen months. / feel that
It is. clearly my duty 70 my family and
friends that / leave the state. hope
the department will relieve me at the
earliest possible moment. Very re-
spectfdlly;;. r
LSignedl. /. i. "E S. PARNELL,
Postmaster"
ParnelI is.a brother of the Par
nells who were killed in the Parnell'
Tucker Feud at Ell Dorado, Ark. Four
members of the family were killed dur
ing, the past year, while two of the
Tucker forces were also killed, Guy
Tucker; ex-city marshal of Ell Dorado,
is. now under Indictment for killing
one of the brothers three months ago.
He was shot six times in the first fight
with the factions. The remaining
members of the Parnell family have re-
moved to the Indian territory.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-03-12

IN the
lctivity
!. From
III be a
Is. 1t is
f .ure will
the Goth
good deal
Il Oh has to
many bills
ave passed
III have to
house and
4anxious to
e that they
a lot of i'm
shed.
the general
by the house,
priation bill,
Try important
ID that both of
sed during the
b houses are at
nd issue, and it
- med yet whether
LIE a bond issue or
reat many mem
that Ii the legis-
vision to sell the
tie in the city of
not needed, it will
into the treasury
- sue. No action has
yet looking to the sale
property, though some
introduced looking to
old capitol property,
still tied up with tie
farmer members Of the
getting restless. Spring
nd they know that their
,eded at home to super
Z operations.