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The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22
SHOULD SUCCESS BE A BAR?
A self-Made Man, Who Succeeds
Honestly, Ought to Gain
Reward.


And now comes the Grenada Sentinel
and persistently insinuates that the
Hon. Charles Scott is not a good man
for Governor of Mississippi, because he
is possessed of means, and thereby is out
of sympathy with the people of the
State. Whether or not the logical con-
clusion of reasoning-which is that we
are a poor and poor to-do people, will
take well with the voters of the COM
monwealth whom we take to be pros
porous, well-to do and high spirited race,
the Beacon can not definitely saw. But
it can say that to classify Mr. Scott as
a plutocrat is the rankest Injustice and
grossest folly.
Mr.. Scott commenced life as the poor
est of poor bows. Entering the army at
fourteen, too Young to be regularly en-
listed, he came out of the war four
years later with rank of private. and
the experience of four years hardship
and danger, and the consciousness OF
duty was all he had. Securing an num-
BILE position as clerk in grocery store,
he worked hard, saved his money ana
studied law. He was never able to 60
to university. Commenced the prae-
tice of law; his ability and legal knowl-
with the liking and confidence OF tne
people his character inspired, brought
him their inevitable reward. lie pros
pered and gained notable success, such
as every good Mlsslssippian asPlres 10
and no good man ought to beSrudge MN.
Three times since his carry years mas
Mr.. Scott been poor man MADE so
twlcc oy the unprecedented hoous Oh
chose TO take upon hlmseii the totai oo-
hgatlons OF broken oahk Vi WHICH ne
was an o1ncer. ne was III no way TO
widespread ana severe depression
throughout the whole 1errltory IN whlch
he dld business. But ne saw TO IL that
no depos1tor lost cent. lhat ne mas
since retrieved ms fortune Is but evil
and energy.
as a farmer and a business man, and
verging on toward a ripe age, Mr.. Scott
gives way to laudable ambition, and
is willing and desires to devote to his
State for term the sound judgment,
good sense and grasp of affairs and other
qualities that have made his own pri
vate career so conspicuous success.
There is nothing in his whole life that is
more becoming than this ambition to
serve his State, nor is it fair and just
to damn him with censures on his
wealth. In the first place, it is nothing
compared to what are called large for
tunes in the North: it is not large com.
pared with many fortunes in this very
State.
And every dollar of it came honestly
from honest endeavor and honest ability.
Surely, one who was intimately ac-
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22
Cure for Whooping Cough.

Irwin, Pa.-The mine cure" for
whooping cough among small children
is attracting attention in this section.
where the disease is almost epidemic
In one case a Jeanette father daily
takes his ten-months-old baby girl
down into the Penn mine. He re-
mains half an hour, comes to the sur
face for the same space of time, and
again goes down and remains another
half hour. This will be repeated daily
for two weeks. The child has Sc
we're case, and from fit of cough
ing goes into spasms. A Pittsburg
physician recommended the mine
cure" as the only profitable relief, and
after a few days trial a change for
the better was noticed
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22

po,;t;cs have not vet reached what
MIGHT he called an interesting stage
in M;ss;ss;nn; and the chances are that
tho election will pass off without ever
roaob;no tho fever heat. unless some
stronger candidates enter the field for
tho gnbernator;al honors. Hon. Chas
Scott of Bolivar County. is receiving
+be sunnort almost unanimously of the
c;t;zens of every section of the common
,rooItb hotb within and without the
Doita and this will mean practical
yolLover for him in whatever contest
NAV snr;no nm
rs aa,rso th.ro ore otber Good men
", .o rI, ,,,a,, antor tho LETS
loter hut nresent indications appear to
no;nt to the fact that the Bolivar Coun-
tv man is the one wanted, and who will
receive the bulk of the support of the
neonle Mr. Scott is not a candidate
for the office because he needs it, but
II ;s his belief that he can give the
state a wise and judicious administra-
t;on all around. More of business man
than noliticial he has been eminently
s,,ccessful - in his priyate affairs, and it
;s 70 be expected that if the reins of
government are intrusted to him he will
be equally successful.
Tho Rul,et;n homes to see Mr.. Scott
,,;s;t Adams County, at ar early time
for Tho nurnose of cultiyatine closer re-
iot;onS io @ With onr citizens. and giving
.at.o" ~ an onnortunitv to GET his oualifi,
on."l ontinns 81 for tbe bioh office he seeks. 1t
;"'r" 80 ron ~ " be sunnosed there will be no
20 ., NV ,,d;do tos Il tho f;eld but that he
o.n1' ,'.;m ,aod in tbc running is a forepone
",m a,,'s;on u;th b;s election already
.ono.H ,.no.;aalln assmred The press every.
Pau."s an,.rs in tbe highest terms of
wne W. Satt,s oond;docy and no new man
WI, aonuorot;velw nro,. sneaking~eyer entered
ob,P ~ ! raoa nndar more favorable ans
.;oas s"em ~
Pee -, A. -:
we nave read wlln P,easu.e ..sh tne Cyl
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22

able but the leading candidate. for the
position. Mr. Scott is one of the truly
great men of the State: one whose abil-
ties and attainments fit him for anv
place within the gift of the nation. No
Mississlppian can rally to his standard
and support a wider circle of loyal and
enthusiastic friends; no Mssissippian
possesses greater executive ability; no
Mlssissippian is more chivalrous or holds
IN greater degree higher pride in the
commonwealth; no Mississippian is in
closer touch with the present or future
hopes and needs of the State; no Mis-
sissippian possesses broader spirit of
progress and upbuilding, and none would
go further in protecting her honor or de-
tending her good name. He measures up
to all that is in the ideal candidate
MIR. Scott has already attained na-
tional distinction by reason of the part
he has taken in levee work and the i'm
provement of the great river that marks
our western boundary His clear con-
ception of the requirement of this work,
his deep erudition of the subject, and
his indomitable spirit in the work of re-
deeming and rendering habitable the
vast areas of alluvial lands in the delta
have carried him easily to the fore in
all matters looking to the education of
the people of the Mississippi Valley or
the influencing of national aid in the
work He is today the best known river
improvement man in the nation. He is
completely identified with the people of
the State and possesses that high sense
of honor and fairness that would place
the whole State within the pale of his
administration. A friend to all, both
high and low, a man of incorruptible
honor, patriot that loves duty and
the cause of right for their own sakes,
it would indeed be hard to find in the
great commonwealth another who could
measure arms with him in those high
attainments that the position demands.
Cleveland Enterprise
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22
LIKE OF QUICKSILVER FOUND.
Value of Mexican Product Estimated
at Many Millions.

Mexico City, Mex.-A lake of quick
silver, covering an area Of more than
three acres. and having a depth rang
ing from 10 to so feet, has been dis
covered in the mountains Of the state
of Vera Cruz. The value of the
product is estimated at many millions
of dollars.
The news of this discovery was
brought to this city by c. A. Bungi, a
reputable mining man, who declares
he was suffering from mercurial poi
soning from having spent much time
investigating the extent of the lake
and coming in contact with the quick
silver. He went to Santa ROsalia
springs, in the state of Chihuahua.
for his ailment. He returned to Mex
leo City sevral days ago fully re-
stored in health.
Mr.. Bungi interested F. Langerwall.
a wealthy iron manufacturer OF
Sweden, who is now in Mexico on
business. and J. B. Feelin, of New
York, who accompanied Bungi to the
state OF Vera Cruz and proved the
truth of his discovery.
This lake of quicksilver has been
known to the Ind dians of that locality
for many generations. 1t Is situated
far up in the mountains, in an almost
inaccessible position. It's surface is
partly covered by stones. 1t is be-
lieved that volcanic action in the
mountains above smelted the quick
silver out of the cinnabar ore, and
that it ran down and filled this de-
preston.
Langerwall and Feelin have agreed
to provide the capital for the opera
ton of the rich find. A tunnel will
be driven through the base Of the
mountain and the quicksilver will be
brought down by means of gravity
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22

The address delivered by Hon. Charles
Scott at the Crystal Springs Chautauqua
on Confederate day was one of the best
made by any man since the war. 1t
was beautiful in thought, happy in ex-
preston, sincere in tone and delivered
with force and effect, and with the sym
pathy that only an old Confederate sol
dier can feel 1t is great production,
the emanation of strong and we'll
trained mind, worthy of the author and
the occasion-Clarion Ledger.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22
Work Ordered Stopped.

The board of supervisors of Perry
county is in receipt of an Qficial order
from the rivers and harbors authorities
commanding that work be at once dis
continued on steel bridge across Leaf
river at Beaumont. 1t appears that
Leaf river is designated navigable
stream at the point indicated, hence
the order to stop work.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22

The News on yesterday contained the
first authoritative announcement that
Hon. Chas. Scott, of Bolivar County,
would be candidate for governor. Mr..
Scott has been mentioned in this con-
nection for the last year and this fact
has given a great deal of pleasure to
his many friends all over the State. The
announcement of Mr.. Scott in yester-
days News was very brief, but it was
characteristic of the man. He came out
in straightforward way and said that
he was candidate for governor, that he
did not propose to run as factional can
didate for this office, but would be the
governor of the whole people. The News
at this time does not feel that it is
wise to commit itself in favor of any
candidate, but at the proper time will
do so, but no matter who runs for the
office of governor, no better man will
appear before the people for their SUI
frages than Hon. Chas. Scott, of Bolivar.
As chivalrous as an armOr clad knight OF
old, he has walked among the people
of this State, year in and year out, ex-
employing in his life that truth and
honesty has been taken as his guiding
star. No wonder such a man is loved
by those who have the opportunity to
know him. Under any and all circum-
stances he has acted the part of man.
When misfortune overlook him and a
bank with which he was connected failed,
Mr.. Scott though by no means legally
bound to pay the Indebtedness, his high
sense of honor dictated to him that he
was morally bound to pay the remainder
of the indebtedness, and this he prom
ised the depositors to do, and in few
years he did so, this probably being the
first instance of the kind on record in
this State where a single man discharged
an obligation of such magnitude for
which he was not legally bound and only
by stretching the moral code very great
ly was he morally bound 1t is a cheer
full sign in Mississippi when such meil
as Mr. Scott consent to stand for office.
The News does not know who will op-
pose Mr.. Scott, but it does know that no
better man will enter the list. He is a
man who, if elected, would give the
State an administration that would
stand out as one of the best ever vouch-
safed the commonwealth. High minded,
unselfish, big hearted, with an undying
love for Mississippi and her proud people,
Hon. Chas. Scott, as governor, would
meet with fidelity and discharge with an
eve single to the best interests of the
whole people, every obligation imposed
upon him by his exalted position. What
more can be said of any man?-Jackson
News.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22
Fatal Accident.

R. c. Corley, a prominent merchant
and planter of Coahoma county, was
killed while lowering the smokestack at
his gin. A pole that was being used in
the operation fell on his head and
shoulders, inflicting injuries from which
he died in few minutes. He was a
very wealthy man, and leaves wife
and six small children.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22
Stave Factory.

The Hiram Blow Stave Company has
just closed deal for large tract OF
land near New Albany on which to
erect stave factory for the manufac-
ture Of tight barrel slaves. Work will
be commenced at once grading the
grounds for machinery and buildings.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22
Reception to Gov. Cummins.

The Vicksburg city council has is
sued an invitation to the Iowa commits
sion to attend formal reception, given
in honor of Gov. Cummins of Iowa and
Gov. Vardaman of Mississippi when
the Iowa monument in the Vicksburg
National Military Park is unveiled on
November IA.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22

Despite the efforts of well directed
fire upon him to break f.way his strength
by practically united opposition, Mr..
Scott is gaining instead of losing, and
his star goes higher in its ascendancy
toward glorious success. There are
Others in the race, but they are in it
only-Scott carries the palm of vic
tory.-Biloxi Review.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22
Sues for $4,000 Damages.

Postofice Inspector NJ. M. Warren
has filed suit in the Federal court at
Meridian againit the New Orleans and
Northeastern railroad for $25, 900 dam
ages for alleged indignities offered him
by fiagman.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22
Died From a Fall.

While Miss Mollie Harris and Mrs.
Geo. Paine were out driving at Cor
inth Mrs. Paine became frightened at
the nervousness of the horse and jump
ed from the buggy, sustaining injuries
that resulted in her death.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22

Every man in the State who belongs
to a labor union should read Hon. Chas.
Scott's Labor Day speech, delivered be-
fore the labor unions of McComb City.
1t will make him better citizen if he
only remembers that vote in the bal
lot box is worth mile of parade
North Mississippi Herald.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22
Pet Coon Attacks Baby.

The 5-months old baby of Frank
Cross of Laurel was badly lacerated by
a pet coon with which it had been
playing. The animal became enraged
and attacked the child, burying its
fangs in the baby's throat. The fathel
choked the coon to death.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22

The Sentinel made inquiry of many
people at the barbecue near Bentonia
last Friday as to the feelings on the
race for governor; and found the sen
timent for Mr.. Scott overwhelming He
will carry Iazoo county by large ma
jority-Iazoo Sentinel.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22

Charles Scott stands for everything
that is beneficial for the farming element
of our State. Being planter himself he
best knows their needs, and if elected,
has the executive ability to put in ope-
ration the necessary remedial measures
He is broad -gauged, honorable and above
the average cringing political sycophant
who endeavors to lick his way to favor.
He will be Mississippi's next Governor
-Sunfower Tocsin
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22

The announcement is made upon
what seems good authority that the
Gulf and Ship Island railroad is maxi
ing preparations to build branch line
from Mendenhall to Meridian.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22

1t seems to be the intention of the
voters of the State to make Hon. Charles
Scott's nomination for Governor a GER
tainty in the first primary. From every
quarter comes the news of his great pop
ularity and the high esteem in which he
is held by the voters. 1t bears out what
we stated in these columns months ago
that all that was necessary to make him
the choice of the people was for them
to meet him and know him. The peo-
pies interests are his and as Governor
he will do more for them than any Gov
ernor we ever had. He will be Missis-
sippi's Governor Tocsin.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22

The old Confederate soldier can see a
tricky political juggler through"a six
inch plank, or scent an honest man fur
ther than rabbit can run in life
time. And he knows how to vote now
Just as straight as he knew how to
shoot in 1861. A little inquiry will
convince you that Hon. Charles Scott
will be the target of their ballots in the
next election.-North Mississippi Her
aid
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22

The Warden is not the champion of
Hon. Charles Scott in the Gubernatorial
race. and believes that gentleman
abundantly able to take care of himself,
vet it wishes to protest against the in
sinuation of some papers in the State
that Mr.. Scott is making illegal use of
his money to secure the office to which
he aspires. Fight fair, gentlemen, and
if you are defeated, you can proudly
claim that no taint of injustice stains
the fair folds of the banner under which
you fought.-Walthall Warden.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22
Barbecue in Claiborne.

Nearly 1000 people from Claiborns
and adjoining counties were present q
Martin Station to attend the barbecue
given by the Woodmen Of the World
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22
Population of Hattiesburg.

The population of Hattiesburg Il
shown to be over $4,000 by the new city
directory, which has just been issued.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22

A man is known by the candidate he
votes for. Will you please observe how
the intelligent masses from the Tennes-
see line to the gulf are lining up for
Hon Charles Scott North Mississippi
Herald.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-09-22
Bolivar County will furnish the next

Bolivar County will furnish the next
occupant of the gubernatorial mansion
ot Jackson. While at the State capi-
tai a few days since, Hon. Chas, Scott,
of Rosedale, gave out in an interview
that he would become candidate TOR
the office, and his friends throughout
the State feel that his nomination Is a
foroaona conclusion. While Mr. Scott
EXPRESSED himself as opposed to long
drawn out campaign, he stated that he
was ilsAthe fight to stay. His decision,
though not a surprise to his friends
at home, has filed them with enthus-
iasm, and this distinguished citizen may
rest assured that no other need apply
for the office here.
We at this time reiterate our bellef,
expressed some time since, that .o1,, from on =
the very hour of his announcement
Mr.. Scott will not only be the formid-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-08-24

ing to the diversion Of Bear rivel
near Dingle, into Mud lake, which
is really the north extension OF Bear
Lake; the plan would be to hold
back the water In the flood season,
and TO bring it out in the low water
months, emptying it into the Bear
river through the lake outlet, and
use it in Cache and Box Elder coun-
ties. A great deal of preliminary
work has been done, and part of a
canal been constructed, and it Is
reckoned as certain that it is only
a question of time when the govern
ment will take hold of the PROPOSE
ton.
"Mr. Slusser confidently fgures
that with an, electric line tapping
the Oregon Short Line at Mont
pelier, there would be an immense
increase in business activity and in
land values, and that in a short time
Bear Lake would be what nature
intended it, one of the greatest sum-
mer resorts of the r-mountain
region. He says that $3.50, 600
bonds will be issued, and that this
amount would be sufficient to build
an electric line and to furnish a
steamer. The road is all level, and
from Montpelier to Paris there is an
easy fall IN the grade. Not more
than so days would be required to
build the line, Mr.. Slusser has only
devoted short time to looking up
the project, but he says that already
half Of the bonds are spoken for by |
Idaho people, the wealthy sheepmen
in the Bear Lake country being
among the subscribers. The officers
'f the Bear Lake Valley Electric
are as follows: G. r.
president; B. E. Slusser,
secretary and treasurer; Judge
Alfred Bulge, Paris; IL. E. Slusser,
Denver, and.Mlton Smith, Denver,
of the board of directors.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-08-24
The Irrigation Congress.

William E. Smythe, the gifted
writer, and "the father of the irri-
CATION congress-" as he is frequently
called, says that the approaching
session to be held in Boise, prom
ises to be the biggest event in the
remarkable series of these conven-
tions.
"1daho," he says, "enjoys GEN.
trail location In the arid region, and
this factor always counts heavily in
favor of large attendance. The
meetings at Salt Lake IN 1891, and
at Ogden in 1908, drew larger and
more representative crowds of dele
gates than any similar occasions in
the history of the irrigation move
ment. This influence will produce
a similar result this year.
"None of the irrigation states
piques the popular interest more
than Idaho. The public Is dimly
conscious of wonderful attractions
In that part of the west, but the
locality Is not SO well known by
contact as most other states, espec-
lally Colorado, Utah and California,
three states in which the convention
has assembled five times. People
want TO see Idaho; they will avail
themselves of most unusual oppor-
tunity to see it to the best advant-
age in September, when its hospital
ity will be as deep as its canyons, as
lofty as its mountains, and as wide
as its plains.
"All things considered, Idaho has
more to show the visitors in the way
Of irrigation achievement than any
other state. 1t is a fine example of
what can be done by average men,
with average capital, under average
conditions of soil and climate.
Those who think little irrigated
farms cannot be made to pay away
out in the sagebrush wilderness will
change their minds after they have
Inspected the valleys of the Boise,
the Payette and the Weleer. Those
who imagine that the city-bred man
cannot score success as an irri.
gator and farmer will be enlightened
by studying the story of Idaho's
New Plymouth on the ground. And
those who are laboring under the
delusion that profitable fruit.grow-
ing is limited to ihe semi-tropical
climate of California will be amazed
when they go among the orchards
and study the balance-sheets In
manu- localities -
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-08-24
PLAIN FACTS OF THE CASE.
Statement Of Method Pursued In
Extradition Of Moyer and Hay
wood.

With the view of creating pre-
judice against all officials who were
in any way responsible for the arrest
Of MoYer, Haywood and Pettibone,.
there are those who continually re-
fer to those men as having been
"kidnapped." However, the entire
proceedings with reference to bring.
ing these men into this state are q
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-08-24
"Make Hay While the Sun Shines.

: There is a lesson In the Work OF the
thrifty farmer. Heknows that the brigh,
sunshine may last but day and he pre-
pares for the showers that are liable to
follow. So It should be with every house
hold. Dysentery, diarrhoea and cholera
morbus may attack some member OF the
ht me without warning. Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhosa Remedy,
which is tho BEST known medicine for
these diseases, should always be kept at
hand, as immediate treatment is neces-
sary, and delay may prove fatal. For
sale by Ritter Bros. Drug Co.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-08-24
a Mystery Solved.

GLOW to keep off periodic attacks OF
biliousness and habitual constipation
was mystery TINT DR.. Kings New Life
Pills solved for me-" writes John N.
Pleasant OF Magn Ola, Ind. The only
pills that are reguaranteed to give perfect
satifaction to everybody or money re-
funded. Only 25c at Ritter Bros. Drug