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The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-01-04

fancy. The age and hours of child
labor is an unquestioned prerogative
of the state government to regulate
and it is also the duty of the state
to do so. / submit the
question for your consideration.
Rate of Interest.
I recommend that the contract rate
of interest on money be reduced to
eight per cent-that being as high
my legitimate business can afford
=, good public policy permit, or
consent to.
"sOther matters will be submitted
for your consideration later by special
message important among them the
report of the commission appointed
by me pursuant to an act OF the legis-
lature entitled can act to provide for
codifcation and annexation of all the
general statutes of the state of Mis-
sissippi and the United States. I" Ap-
proved March 10Th, 1904. The excel
lency of the work Of this commissios
is monumental and when submittzd
will commend itself to your good jig
ment. May the Infinite Power which
rules the destiny Of the Universe sus-
tain and direct you in all things which
work for the upbuilding of the state
and the promotion of prosperity and
happiness of the people thereof. AMI
mate and bound together by coa>
non patriotic purpose look with COB
idence for great results from ~
alterations. !"
JAMES K. VARDAMAH
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-01-04
Browns President Lost a Poln,

Browns President Lost a Point.
President Nicholas Brown, for WHOM
Brown university was named, wa
fond of quizzing small boys. One da.
while walking in the streets Of Provi
dence he came upon little fellow
who attracted his notice.
"How do you do. my boy?" said thu
president. What is your name?"
"My name is Harry, sir" replied th,
child.
Harry, is it?" returned Presiden
Brown. "And did you know the evi
one Is often called Old Harry"
"Why, no, sir" answered the bog
Fl thought he was called Old Nick"
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-01-04

iris education that forms the com
mon mind, as the twig is bent, the tree
il inclined. The greatest product Of
any country IS men and womens strong
II mind and body and rugged virtues.
We cannot hope to have such # the
bealth of the child is impaired, its
growth stunted by hard usage, and its
mind starved by unrepitng druid
gerry during the ~ ts ct IN
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-01-04
The Philadelphia North American

The Philadelphia North American
remarks: "The short of the matter ID
that any such misuse OF life fnsur
ance money, or savings bank money,
or other kind of trust funds, is q
crime. That the financiers who com.
mit the crime cannot perceive thai
d Il criminal proves nothing but that
the moral fibre OF these men has de-
terioriated end that long familiarity
with the crookedness of high finance
has benumbed their power to dfstiD
xuish right from wrong"
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-01-04
Synopsis Of Tho
Governors Message.

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 3rd.-Upon the
convening of the legislature to-day the
message of Governor James K. Var
daman was read. The following are
its satient points.
To the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives:
Profoundly grateful to the bene-
ficent Being whose sleepless eye and
tireless hand guides the bird in its
painless course-makes plain the pro-
per ways Of men, and shapes the des-
tiny of nations, for the unprecedented
material prosperity enjoyed by the
people of Mississippi for the two
years just passed, l congratulate you,
my countrymen- the immediate rep
resentatives of the people-upon the
favorable auspices under which you
reassemble to perform the functions
of the important offices which you
hold. The people of Mississippi have
not only enjoyed most marvellous pros
perity,, but in education and thought,
there has been marked progress, and
in matters political, great ethical
growth This later, | attribute large
ly to the transference of political pow
er and authority from the boss-dom-
mated convention, to the patriotic
white suffragist who rules the state
with his ballot deposited at the pri-
mary election.
"a great deal is expected of this
legislature character of the men
who compose it justifes that expeetf-
tion, and the exigencies of the situa-
tion demand that that expectation be
fulfilled; and, also, that every hope
entertained or prediction made of
your wise action during this session
shall be realized. The work to be done
is both remedial of existing conditions
and anticipatory of future necessities.
One is just as important as the other.
The failure to provide for either
would be extremely unfortunate and
mark degree of recreancy which a
true Mississippian is incapable of.
The responsibilities devolving upon a
legislator are far reaching in their
consequences and varied in their char
acter-affecting vitally the veal or
woe of the people whose commission
he holds.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-01-04

Notice that II. Carter dealing in
fur Of sil kind and pays market val
ue for the same and parties having
hides T. son will do well to hear his
price hAore selling elsewhere.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-01-04

The only way some folks can attract
attention at all is by wearing squeaky
shoes, declares the staunton, (va)
Leader.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-01-04
Finances.

L ludilCCOs
Concerning the financial condition
of the state the governor says that the
state treasurer's report indicates an
unsound condition and emphasizes the
necessity for remedial legislation. Con
tinuing on this subject says: "The
obligations of the state must be
promptly met and the public faith
sacredly preserved. Scientific finan-
ciering and the broader craftsmanship
condemn the policy Of borrowing
from the fund collected to defray the
expenses of the state government for
the year 1906, to pay the current ex-
penses Of the government for the year
1905. That policy has been in vogue
for the past three or four years. 1t
was resorted to for the purpose of
overcoming deficit in the treasury
brought about by the failure of the
last administration to issue bonds au-
thorized by an act Of the legislature,
approved March 2, 1900, to "raise
money for the purpose of erecting
new state house" That act author
lied the issuance Of one million dol
lars of bonds to pay for the new state
house, the cost of erecting the build
ing and furnishing it were paid out
of funds intended to be devoted to
the payment Of the normal current ex-
penses of the state government. This
deficit therefore which confronts us
is not altogether chargeable to the
present administration, but it comes
to us as lesson from our predesces-
sor. To supply in part that defcits
the Legislature by an act entitled an
"act to authorize the issuance of
state bonds for the purpose of defray-
ing the expenses of the state govern
ment approved March 18th, 19O4," !"
authorized the governor to issue five
hundred thousand dollars Of bonds.
In pursuance Of said act, in the man
ner and form prescribed therein, l
sold at par to N. w. Harris & Co., of
Chicago, ILL.,, five hundred thousand
dollars of thirty year bonds of the
state of Mississippi payable in ten
years or any time thereafter at the
option Of the state, bearing interest at
the rate of 3 IL per cent per annum.
interest payable semi-annually.' The
proceeds from this bond sale were
covered into the treasury as will be
shown by the records Of that office.
Fearing that that amount would not
meet the demands upon the treasury
for the year 1905, the legislature au-
thorizd theetao etaoi etaoi etaoin m
thorized the governor to "borrow
whenever necessary during the year,
1905. three hundred thousand dollars
At a rate of interest not to exceed D
per cent per year payable on or be-
fore January 18th, 1906" In pursu-
ance Of that act and by the authori-
ty thus conferred upon me, | borrowed
three hundred thousand dollars |
might have meen able to have bor-
rowed this money at 4 3-4 per cent
interest, but in order to have done SO
would have been forced to have taken
lit for a longer time than six months.
Confronted as we are with dSs~s
III the treasury, letus consider t&s 80
edies at hand. In my judgepz asse
are but two ways out Of tf1 -sss'le
Either iss4 bonds to pay 4aie
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-01-04
A PLAY ON MOZART.

WRITES a FIAH On MOAEAH1. !.
Harrisburg, Pa, Dec 31-"Mo-
zart, " play based on the life Of the
great composer and written by Miss
Ivy Root, a niece Of Secretary Of
State Root, received fine portrayal
at the Lyceum Theatre here this even
ing by Howard Kyle, supported by a
good company. Through the play a
romanss runs, which Mr.. Kyle rem
dered delightful TO his large audience.
Tho play is well staged and elected
fSzorable comment.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-01-04

omaha, Neb., Dec. 3D. White Bea-
1ef Powell, Buffalo Bills foster bro
ther, is again critically i'll here, and
slight hopes Of his recovery are en-
4.1rtained. ssa@t
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-16
Seasons Musical Attractions
ny l.. f.. BEHYMER

TN glancing over the musical menu
for the coming season we find some
yery attractive things, both in VS.
iting attractions as we'll as those fur
nished by those of our local musicians
Probably the first musical events 10 De
considered will be the six symphony
concerts. which will constitute the SER
les offered by Director Hamilton ana
his PLAYERS, commencing November 10
The Los Angeles Choral society, under
Prof. jain, and the Apollo club under
Prof. Schonefeld, will probably dlViue
the attention and patronage OF tne
lovers OF choral music. l am aple "
announce this season a series of SIX
musical events never before equaled
during the previous years. Nine. Scnu-
mann-Heink, the celebrated contralto'
Arthur Hartmann, violinist; Anton
Hekking. 'cellist;, Mile. Parkina, the
celebrated London soprano callea py
musical experts the new Melba; Morltz
Rosenthal, the only pianist pronounced
by musicians to be the equal OF FAD
erewski; Emilio De Gogorza, the wen
known baritone, who supported Nine
Eames last season on her concert tour.
In addition to these musical AFFAIRS
will he given series of Sonata after
noon programs" by Otie Chew, violin.
ist. and Peje Storck, pianist, each OF
which will be a rare muslcal treat
Ellen Beach Yaw will be heard early
in october in recital and will also tour
Southern California. Gabrillowitscn
will also be presented here this sea
son. The Grace Methodist church choir
of Chicago will be feature In the
early spring. The Chicago symphony
orchestra under Won Felitz will present
a series of four interpretative piano re-
citals before the holidays. The Ollve
Mead quartet will be the only expon-
ents of chamber music In the city TINS
season that come from abroad. The
Lott concerts. of course, will be given
as usual and the Ellis club, the Treble
Clef club and the Woman's Lyric cluh
will all be heard in the usual number
of conc certs. A novelty Will be three
recitals by Mr.. Marshall w. Giselman
pianist and organist with Mr.. Freder-
lex Irving, baritone late of the Schu-
mann IIeink company. Other musical
names to be considered are those OF
Caesar Thompson, violinist; Elsa Rueg-
ger. 'cellist; Nine. Lillian Nordica;
Franz Wilczek, who is coming here
to spend the winter, and other serious
ly inclined musicians.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-16
Mason Opera House
BY II. G. WYATT, MANAGER

ID Ss w Al'Is hANAGER
A the opening of the Mason opera
~ house four seasons ago, l prom
ised the Los Angeles public that
the Mason should become the home of
the strongest dramatic combinations
known to the American theater. This
season, although the San Francisco
disaster came very near preventing the
yearly visits of good things dramatic
ally coming this way, through active
correspondence have secured a series
of attractions not yet equaled during
the past three seasons. The following
list includes portion of the drama tic
offerings for the coming year: Viola
Allen, Florence Gale, John Drew,
Minutes From Broadway" Paul Gil
more, THE Virginian," with Dustin
Farnum; olga Nethersole in roper
toire, Peggy From Paris" Checkers" :"
"The Lion and the Mouse" Maxine Ell
liott, Louis James. Heir to the Hoo
rah," "The College Widow" Maude
Fealey Sign of the Cross" Alberta
Gallatin, Babes in Toyland" McIn-
tyre and Heath in THE Ham Tree"
Her Own Way" William H. Crane,
James O'Neil In Monte Crlsto," Prim-
rose Minstrels, Savage English grand
opera company in Madam Butterfly. +"
1.-The Umpire" Raymond Hitchcock.
Mrs. Wigs of the Cabbage Patch"
Maude Adams in "Peter Pan" the San
Carlo grand opera company. Alice
Nielsen.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-16
Grand Opera House
BY CLARENCE DROWN, MANAGE

A the close of the present engage
~ ment of the Ulrich stock company
some of the best companies ever
sent to the coast by Stair and Havlin
are booked for appearance at the Grand
opera house. These include organiza-
tions which have appeared only at first
class houses in the east Some of the
favorites of last season will be seen
again. and many of the big new at
fractions, The date for the opening of
the season cannot be stated exactly.
The disappearance of San Francisco
from the theatrical map for so many
many OF the new houses will open this
season makes definite bookings an inn
possibility.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-16
Orpheun1
BY CLARENCE DROWN, MANAGER

Y 7 AUDEVILLE houses in America
" have in the past been unable to
secure the best of the European
productions. Many Of the European
artists are booked for years ahead, and
will not cancel such engagements un-
less assured of long contracts and con-
tinuous time on this side of the water.
The recent arrangement made among
the three principal vaudeville circuits
has made it possible to give such a
guarantee. The Orpheum, working in
concert with Keith's and Proctor's cir
cults, can book continuous time
throughout the year, and as. a direct
result of this arrangement every first
class vaudeville act appearing in
Europe or America will be seen at the
Orpheum in Los Angeles The Orpheum
standard is well understood; in future
as in the past, nothing but the best in
modern vaudeville will be found on the
program.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-16
HOtchkiSS Theater
by Q. f. HAMILTON. MANAt


THE Howard and Hamilton stock
company, at the newly opened
Hotchkiss theater has made this
the comedy house of Los Angeles, and
has leaped in one bound into the public
favor. We feel that we are indeed for
tunate in having such a proficient
aggregation together. They were
fully capable of presenting the bill
for this past week, the roaring
comedy that was played by Nat
Goodwin for over one thousand
times, "The Nominee" Following this
will be "Inoog." Among others will be
1.-The Dictator" "On the Quiet"
Peaceful Valley" "A Poor Relation"
when We Were Twenty-One," why
Smith Left Home" "The Butterflies" 1"
"Hazel Kirke," What Happened to
Jones'" "The Guided Fool" "Am
American Citizen" and others equally
AS famous for provoking mirth.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-16
FiScher's Theater
BY e. A. FISCHER, MANAGER

r. ISCHER'S theater the home OF
travesty, will be conducted here
after just as 1t has been in the
past, with original travesties on the
popular plays and operas of the day,
done by our own staff and produced by
out own stock company of singers and
dancers. AS these are produced from
week to week of course 1t is impossi-
BILE to forecast them, but I can say
that the same clever travesties that
have amused so many, from the facile
pen of Fred Griffith will be featured
every week all season. We will Keep
our company up to the top notch ana
serve our musical menu every day as
hitherto
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-16

Business is Business" William H.
Cranes success of last season.
THE Monxman.'
THE Only Way" that played two
years In London and in which Henry
Miller achieved such distinguished
success.
"The Professors Love Story
Don Caesars Return that brought
William Faversham forward as ro-
mantle actor.
, Among the successes of the past
will be presented ''Old Heidelberg"
Prisoner Of Zenda," "The Man From
Mexico" "On the Quiet"
We don't know anything of the other
theaters plans, but we intend con-
tinuing giving our patrons the best.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-16

T S ANGELES theatrical season-if
''season" there can be where most
of the playhouses are open the year
round-has begun.
In other words. the managers have
now about completed their plans for
the fall and winter runs, have secured
their attractions, hired their people
and are settling down for prosperous
year.
In view of the reports which have
come out from time to time that be-
cause San Francisco is practically off
the theatrical map, Los Angeles will
get few, If any, new things this year,
The Herald has asked each manager
to give an outline of what he has in
store for the public. The summary
plainly shows that not only did the San
Francisco disaster not hurt Los An
geles, but it really helped in giving us
bigger and better things, and for long
er engagements.
Companies will in many instances
stay twice the time this season that
they did heretofore; they will not have
to hurry to San Francisco and back
east, but will give this city the atten-
tlon 1T deserves. Stock companies Will
accordingly find the competition keen
er, and they have strengthened their
lines in preparation therefor.
OF course, detailed lists Of plays and
attractions are not here given; no man.
ager wants to Tip his hand" to his
fellows. But in a general way, the out
lines of what is to be, as recorded be-
low, will be found full of promise and
encouragement, as well as a complete
fxrfe ftTVa
to come to this city as a result of the
ills of any others.
But let the managers speak for them
selves:
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-16
BeIasco Theafer

BY GEO. BARNUM, STAGE DIRECTOR
THE rumor that there will be a pow
erty of theatrical attractions and
novelties in the Los Angeles dra-
matte field is unfoundedi at least, at
the Belasco A careful list of plays
has been contracted for at this thea
ter to provide dramatic entertainment
the following;
"The Pit" dramatization of Frank
Norris novel of that name in which
Wilton Lackaye starred for two sea-
sons.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-16
Peoples Theater
ny q. MACK, MANAGER

III . 1"7EVENl WANAUEEt
n PENING in a modest way. the
new stock organization at the
new Peoples theater has made
a most promising advance and a lasting
impression upon the theater goers OF
Los Angeles and vicinity. The plays
have been good, clean dramas Of
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-16
TempLe Auditorium
BY SPARKS NJ. BERRY, MANAGE

w THILE Temple auditorium is not
wv yet finished, 1t is so far along
that the Los Angeles public
may prepare for its formal opening
within the next two months. / am not
yet ready TO announce many OF my
attractions, but | have already pro-
claimed the coming of the Lambardi
opera company for a considerable sea-
son, ard / have others just as good
whose appearance may be relied upon.
At a later date l will furnish a list of
attractions for the Auditorium which
will surprise and delight the people of
this city as much as viii our theater
when they see 1t for the first time.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-16

Lily Sutherland. Fischers former
cutup. and later a bright ray OF sun
shine In our double-barrel burlesque
season, is back with Rice and Cady in
San Francisco. though Harry James
-actually-that he'd never play
her again. You can never tell.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-16
s.s#**#*.ss*.s.z.as..ssss.Hts
The Weeks Bills

BELASCO-"The Only Way"
HOTCHKISS-"Incog."
BURBANK-"Janice Meredith"
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
GRAND-"The Black Hand"
FISCHER'S-"Trilby," travesty.
PEOPLES-''The Paymaster.
CHUTES-Outdoo attractions.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-16

strength and interest. And while each
one has been different from the other
In style and character of the work.
they have only served to prove the YER
satllity of the company, and make each
and every one prime favorite with the
patrons. This is certainly true OF Miss
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-16

work. and the management insures
some strong plays in that line in the
near future. Mr.. Brandon, the leading
man. is also making a good impression
with his work and proving himself a
valuable addition to the company. The
same can be said Of Mr. Diamond, the
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-16
Z .s..z / .*ss'

/ character comedian. and of the entire
company, in fact.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-16

Tucker, who heads the company A
winning personality. which at once en-
dears her to the hearts OF her audience.
Is amply supported by talent that is
exceptionally rare. and places her near
the head in her line of work. Especially
lis she adapted to strong emotional
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-03-03
| A Bit of Local History
Continued from Page Two.

Il
with the Scotch. Irish, who had
come to Carolina because of their
church, and they based then
social and civil system on a
church polity of their own. They
had church in 1854, and per-
haps sooner. McCrady says that
if the old ST. Philips Church was
part of the Constitution of
South Carolina as Westminster
Abbey was of the British Con
stltutIon, so around "Old Wax
haw Church," in Lancaster Coun.
ty, the first church above Or.
angeburg, was formed the settle.
ment which gave tone and
thought to the whole upper part
of the State. The little log church
had nothing Of an ecclesiastical
appearance. The inside was un-
ceIled, unpainted, and uncushion-
ed, with straig hit back pews and
rough Sunday School benches,
and a chip was laid against the
door to keep it from blowing
open. And when a stranger
stands In the church yard among
the graves, he has feeling of
one who comes to the burial
place of race now extinct"
There are stones In this grave
yard so old that every trace of
the inscription is lost, upon many
coats of arms were once engrav-
ed one tomb bears the date
1854, and several are dated 1906.
Among the Scotch-Irish who
settled here in 1865, were the
Jacksons. They came by way of
Charleston, and hurried to the
home of Mrs. Jackson's sister,
Mrs. George Mechanic. Andrew
Jackson, Sr., took up claim"
on Twelve Mile Creek, In what is
now Union County, n. c., ten
miles from Monroe and eight
miles from the Waxhaws. During
the next year he seemed to pros
per, but before he had made a
comfortable home ne died sud
denly in March, 1867, in his TWEEN.
ty-nlnth year.
The burial of Andrew Jackson,
Sr., comes TO us as tradition which
has been preserved and treasured
by the oldest inhabitants Of the
Waxhaws, and told by them as if
they were lending you some old
relic of the Jackson family
While tradition may have added
some to the telling of this burial,
yet we have it from one Of the
oldest inhabitants, who got his
information from Mr.. Reece Mas
sey.
The friends and relatives from
Waxhaw came and prepared the
body for burial, and then made
ready for the midnight wake. -
The company was RECALLED with
good cheer, of which whiskey was
the most important, and the night
ended in a noisv and almost riot
Gus demonstration. Mr.. Massey
said that the corpse came in for
his share, too. Early the next
morning they started through the
woods to WaXhaw Church, with
the corpse on sled, which was
drawn by a mule. Several times
the procession stopped to drink
l