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The Tupelo journal., 1906-12-07

Washington, Dec. 3.-President Roose-
velt's message to the second session of
the F~ifty-ninth congress deals with a
number Of new and important subjects,
chief of which is the government prose-
cution of the trusts, the abuse of injunc-
tons in labor troubles, the negro ques-
ton, the preaching of class hatred
between capital and labor, additional legis.
lation for the control of large corpora
tons, a federal inheritance and income
tax law and currency reform.
The message opens with a statement
or what the last congress left unfinished,
and of this he says:
Il again recommend a law prohibiting
all corporations from contributing to the
campaign expenses of any party. Such
a bill has already past one house of con-
gress. Let individuals contribute as they
fashion all corporations from making
contributions for any political purpose,
directly or indirectly.
Another bill which has just past one
house of the congress and which is ur-
gently necessary should be enacted into
law is that comforting upon the govern
ment III right of appeal in criminal
exists in many of the states; it exists in
the District of Columbia by act of the
congress. 1t is of course not proposed
PENDANT on the merits should be set
aside. Recently in one district where
the government had indicted certain per-
sons for conspiracy in connection with
rebates, the court sustained the defend
ants demurrer; while in another juris-
diction an indictment for conspiracy to
obtain rebates has been sustained by
the court, convictions obtained under it,
and two defendants sentenced to impris-
onment. The two cases referred to may
not be in real conflict will each other,
but it is unfortunate that there should
even be an apparent conflict. At pres
ent there is no way by which the gov
eminent can cause such a conflict, when
1t occurs, to be solved by an appeal to
a higher court; and the wheels of justice
are blocked without any real decision of
the question. l can not too strongly
urge the passage of the bill in question.
A failure to pass will result in seriously
hampering the government in it's effort
to obtain justice, especially against
wealthy individuals or corporations who
do wrong; and may also prevent the
government from obtaining justice for
wageworkers who are not themselves
able effectively to contest a case where
the judgment of an inferior court has
been against them. l have specifically
In view a recent decision by a district
Judge leaving railway employees with
out remedy for violation of a certain So
called labor statute. 1t seems an absurd
ity to permit a single district judge,
against what may be the judgment of
the immense majority of his colleagues;
The Tupelo journal., 1906-12-07
Sixteenth Section Lands.

According to a decree of Judge Niles
of the Federal court, lessees OF and
belonging to the sixteenth section can
legally remove therefrom as they will
the timber and other products indigo
nous thereto without restraint at law.
In general conclusions the opinion fol-
lows the majority opinion OF Justices
Truly and Calhoon of the State supreme
court and concludes: ga conveyance OF
all right, title, interest, use and C
patton to ~complainants for a term OF
ninety-nine' years gives them full and
complete ownership, subject only to the
condition that the holding was to ter
inmate at q specific date"
The Tupelo journal., 1906-12-07
Evasion by TechnIcaiities.

Evasion ny cCTHiCdiitlcS
"In connection with this matter, I would
like to call attention to the very unsat-
fsfactory state of our criminal law, re-
sulting in large part from the habit of
setting aside the judgments of inferior
courts on technicalities absolutely I'M
connected with the merits of the case,
and where there is no attempt to show
that there has been any failure of sub
s~tantial justice. It would be well to en-
act a law providing something to the
effect that:
mo Judgment shall be set aside or new
trial granted in any cause, civil or Grim
inaI. on the ground of misdirection of the
Jury or the improper admission or re-
lection of evidence, or for error as to any
matter of pleading or procedure unless,
In the opinion of the court to which the
application is made, after an examina-
tion of the entire cause, it shall affirma-
lively appear that the error complained
or has resulted In a miscarriage of
justice"
Injunctions.
On the subject of the abolition of in
functions in labor disputes, he says:
I'm my last message / suggested the en-
actment of a law In. connection with the
ing been sharply drawn to the matter
by the demand that the right of apply
ing injunctions in labor cases should be
Wholly abolished. 1t is at least doubtful
whether a law a%bolishing altogether the
use of injunctions in such cases would
stand the test of the courts; in which
ease OF course the IeslSldIOn WOulQ De
be wrong altogether to prohibit the use
If iniunctions. It is criminal to permit
Svmpathy with criminals to weaken our
hands in unfolding the, law; and if men
seek to destroy life or property by mob
1ioience there should be no impairment
Of the power of the courts to deal with
them in the most summary and effective
nav possible. But SO far as possible the
ah,;sa of the power should be provided
aeainst by some such law as I q advocated
I'm this matter of injunctions there is
lodged in the hands OF the judiciary a
n nsSsect to the possibility Of grave abuse.
II is a power that should be exercised
Itch extreme care and should be sub
5ect to the jealous scrutiny of all men,
srd condemnation should be melted out
90 much to the judge who fails to use
who uses it wantonly or oppressively.
~ course, a Judge strong enough to be
al Far his office will enjoin any resort
70 violence or intimidation, especially by
conspiracy, no matter what his opinion
snav he Of the rights of the original quar-
rel There must be no hesitation In
dealing with disorder. But there must
S;Laxvise be no such abuse of the in
5,,nctiye power as is implied in forbidding
fehorino men to strive for their own bet
tarrnenf in peaceful and lawful ways;
nor must the injunction be used merely
70 aid some big corporation In carrying
ont schemes for its own ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
fnary Injunction in a labor case, II
eranted without adequate proof (even
Ihen authority can be found to support
tha conclusions of law on which 1t is
fnundedl. may often settle the dispute
between the parties; and therefore II
The Tupelo journal., 1906-12-07
ROOSEVELT'S ANNUAL
MESSAGE TO CONGRESS
President Deals with Some New and important
Subjects and He Also Recommends
Much Legislation
ASKS FOR INCOME AND INHERITANCE TAX

Believes Such Legislation Is Constitutional and That 1t Would Curb the
Growth Of Fortunes 10 Dangerous Proportions -Asks for Legnla-
ton That Will Enable Government to Appeal Criminal Cases in
Prosecutions of the Trusts-Would Minimize lnjunctions in Labor
Troubes-Hs Views on the Negro Question-Promise a Special
Message on Panama Canal-Cuban Intervention, Currency Ke-
form and Many Other Subjects Reviewed.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-12-07
Site for Rifle Range.

Adjt.- Gen. Fridge is patiently await
ing the outcome OF proceedings that
are being taken in different commune
ties With q view to finding a site for a
rifle range. 1t is known that Jackson,
Meridian, Vicksburg, Columbus and
Aberdeen are at work, and it is be-
lieyed some tangible results will follow.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-12-07
PostofHce Robbed.

The safe of the ~postoffice at Bogue
Chitto was ~burglarized and about $500
The Tupelo journal., 1906-12-07
North Mississippi Conference.

The North Mississippi annual confer
ence of the NJ. E. Church, South, Is In
session at Corinth. This conference
embraces all of North Mississippi from
the Tennessee State line to the south
boundaries of Washington, Holmes,
Attala, Winston and Noxubee counties
and SO much of Pickens county, Ala,
as lies north of the Noxubee and west
of the Tombigbee river. This confer
ence was formed as it now is, save that
part of Alabama above named, which
was added later, by the general confer
ence held in May, 1870, and the confer
ence was organized and held its first
session in Water Valley in November
of that year. Last year there were 49,
172 members of the church in this ter
ritory. There are 594organized churches
ard 535 houses of worship; 425 Sunday
schools and q, 1856 scholars, not count
ing 2,469 officers and teachers.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-12-07
Will Ask for Appropriations.

Congressman Gambler will make an
effort to secure appropriation from con-
gress for the improvement of Tombig-
bee river. A bill will also be pressed
for the construction OF a macadamized
road between Corinth and the Shiloh
National Park.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-12-07
Gang of Thieves Captured.

| The merchants of Columbus have
been Systematically robbed for several
months past by a gang OF thieves led
by a negro preacher named Frierson.
Fourteen members Of the gang are now
IN jail.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-12-07
Editors Invited.

The Vicksbur g Military Park COM
mission is sending out invitations to
the editors of papers in Missouri, Wis
cousin and Indiana to visit the Military
Park this month. The Illinois Central
has agreed to furnish a special train.
The commissioners believe the editors
visit will help induce the legislatures
to make appropriations for monuments
in the park.
Mississippi Industrial Exposition.
The directors of the Mississippi In
dustrial Exposition and Fair Associa-
ton of Jackson have decided to fix a
specific date for the opening-of the ex-
position hereafter, and selected the
first Tuesday in November as the date.
It has also been decided to hold the
fair for ten days instead of six, as has
been the custom hitherto, and this will
90 into effect in 1907, when the exposi-
ton will open Nov. 6 and close Nov. Is.
Trustees of A. and M. College.
The governor appointed r. L. Tucker
of Marshall, J.. M. Cohen of Copiah
and Douglass Robinson of Lefore as
trustees of the Agricultural and Me-
chanical College.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-12-07
Naturalization Of laps.

President Roosevelt scores San Fran
cisco n cther Pacific coast cities for
their treatme6t Of the japanese, and
makes the following Recommendations:
The Tupelo journal., 1906-12-07
MISSISSIPPI NEWS
NEW PR1soN =
Will Be Managed by a New Board
Of Trustees.

AS the time draws near for the change
in the system of penitentiary manage
ment, a brief summary OF the new con-
iitions under the amended law will be
Of interest. The change eliminates the
members of the railroad commission
from connection with prison manage
ment, they being succeeded by a board
Of trustees to consist of three men,
which assumes control on Jan. 1, to be
appointed by the governor, but to be
succeeded by men elected by the people
In the same manner as other general
State officers are chosen. This board is
to have general control over the entire
prison system, and is to devote its entire
time thereto. 1t will be assisted by an
executive officer, who will be known as
superintendent. The salary OF the SUI
p~erintendent is to be $4,000. 1t Is
necessary that he have extended and
practical experience as a farmer, and
that he reside on the Sunfower farm,
which shall be known as the peniten-
tiary proper. The salary OF the trus-
tees shall be $4,000 each per annum.
Like the superintendent, they shall be
allowed actual travelling and hotel ex-
penses when outside the city of jack
son, where the board is to have an Of
fee, and where a clerk, who is to receive
a salary of $1,000 a year, is to be sta
toned. The trustees shall be men OF
known practical experience and busl-
ness ability.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-12-07

Farmers Union Cotton Sale.
The biggest cotton movement in the
history of Yalobusha county occurred
at Water Valley when the members OF
the Farmers Union pooled 1000 bales
and invited foreign buyers to come and
bid on it. The city had the appearance
OF circus day. Vehicles of every de-
scription congested the streets, and for
a time they were impossible. Cotton
from a distance of forty miles was
brought to the sale. Some disappoint-
ment was felt.at the non-appearance OF
buyers who had been requested to at
tend, and as a consequence fully 1900
bales remained unsold when the days
work closed.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-12-07
The Army and Navy.

the maintenance OF the navy at its pres
ent standard, to do which he says would
mean the building of one battleship each
year. OF HI present efficiency OF the
army and navy he says:
1.-THE readiness and efficiency Of both the
army and nav in dealing with the re-
ssrsss SUDDEN tseir S Salsis I, tn the Se0 nation aaaS'f TSi.
readiness and efficiency would have been
very much less had 1t not been for the
existence Of the general staff in the army
and the general board in the navy; both
are essential to the proper development
and use Of our military forces afoat and
ashore. The troops that were sent to
the swiftest mobilization and dispatch of
troops over sea ever omplis oy
our government. The expedition landed
completely equipped and ready for nm nm :
tons hardly remaining in Havana over
night before splitting up into detach-
ments and going to their. severaI posts.
It was a fine demonstration OF the valor
and efficiency of the general STAFF. Sim
ilarly. it was owing in large part to the
general board that the navy was able
with such instant efficiency; ship after
ship appearing on the shortest notice at
any threatened point, while the marine
corps in particular perI0rm and nauS war
colleges are of incalculable value to the
two services, and they cooperate with
constantly increasing efficiency I'M
"The congress has most wisely provided
for a national board for the promotion
Of rifle practise. Excellent results have
already come from this law. but 1T does
Is SO small that in any great war we
should have to trust mainly to vol
unteers; and in such. event these volun-
feers should already know how to shoot;
Far IL a soldier has the fighting edge,
and ability to take care of himself in
the open, his efficiency on the line OF
e1celience in Workmanship. We should
Establish shooting galleries in all the
large public and military schools. should
maintain national target ranges in differ
ent parts Of the country, and should in
every way encourage the formation Of
rife clubs turnout all parts Of the land.
The little republic of Switzerland oners
connected with building up an efficient
citizen soidiery.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-12-07
Is Income Tax Constitutional

.In its incidents, and apart from the
main purpose raising revenue an
income tax stands on an entirely differ
emit footing from an inheritance tax, be-
~petuation of fortunes swollen to an I'M
healthy size. The question Is in Its
essence a question of the proper adjust
law now stands it is undoubtedly dim
cult to devise a national income tax
which shall be constitutional But
whether it is absolutely impossible is an.
certainly desirable. The first purely In
come tax law was past BY the congress
in 1861. but the most important law deal cal
This the court held to be ~unconstitu-
The question is undoubtedly very In
decision Of the court was only reached
by one majority. 1t is the law of the
land, and, Of course, Is excepted as such
and loyally obs tys b by aal eToo eE vislsens;
felt by the court as q whole in coming
to a conclusion. when considered to-
gether with the previous decisions on
the subject, may perhaps indicate the
possibility Of devising a constitutional
fncome-tax law which h substan-
TALLY accomplish the results aimed
At; The di IL 9 sn yyre 81 a mae onfy 1 real c oe-
cessity can justify q resort thereto.
Every effort should be made in dealing
with this subJect, as with SHe supJect
Of the proper control by the national
Government over the use of corporate
wealth in interstate business, to devise
shall attain the desired end; but II this
fails, there will ultimately be no al
tentative to a constitutional amend
He makes a strong plea for technical
and Industrial education for the masses.
and while the federal government can &c
Schools Of this character be established
IN the District Of Columbia as an ex-
ample to the various STATES.
Agricultural Interests.
He appeals for every announcement
that the congress can give to the agri-
c1situraI interests OF the country. He
points to the good that is being done by
the various forms of grange ~organiza-
Several factors must cooperate In the
Improvement Of the farmers condition.
He must have the chance to be educated
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-08
PEACE OyERTURES
In Apothecaries Hall Co. Case Was Declined Says At
 torney Bronson.

An attempt was made this afternoon to adjust the difficulty existing be- tween some stockholders in the Apoth- ecaries' Hall Co. 4 meeting of the stockholders took place at o'clock for the purpose of passing upon the re- ports of the treasurer and secretary, which were laid over from the stormy meeting held Saturday afternoon. Further than tabling them, nothing was done. Attorney Bronson repre- sented the 409 shares which descended from A. F. Rice's grandfather to his father and now held in trust by him for his grandmother, and Colonel Bur pee represented I. P. Kellogg. whose removal from the treasurership MT Rice and Levi Wilcox are seeking, and which would have been accomplished but for the injunction which Colonel Burpee had served upon them Satur- day befors the meeting opened.
 Attorney Bronson said that he made an overture of peace at the meeting this afternoon, but it was rejected and therefore there was nothing to stop the hearing on the motion to dissolve the injunction. to come before Judge Shumway at , o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-08
MERCY OF SEA Wrecked Steamer Drift ed Thirty Days. IT WAS 800 MILES Thirty.Nine of the Crew Cast Upon the Shore and Re-
 mained There for
 Four Days.

Seattle, Wash, Feb S.-A tale of drifting 800 miles at the mercy of the sea. covering n period of more than thirty days, is told by Nee Quoi, Chi nese boatswain, rescued from the wrecked steamer Mariechan in False bay on the Alaskan coast
 The Mariechan encountered her first difficulty about 400 miles off Cape Flat tery, when she suddenly sprank leak. Work on the pumps was interrupted by clogging and for days the boat drift ed, while the crew worked night and day with hand buckets to keep the ship afOat. From December D to January 26 this work was kept up and the engineers were soon able to use the upper boilers. Small headway was made and then the awnings were sewed together into a large sail. This gave almost enough headway for steer age room, but not sufficient to keep the Mariechan from striking in Chatham straits in northwest gale. Thirty nine members of the crew succeeded in making the shore, where they lay for four days almost perishing in the cold, finally being rescued by the Georgia and taken to Juneau. From there the refugees were taken to this city, where they were not allowed to land. Last night they left for Port Townsend on the steamer Doldo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-08
THE COAL SITUATION
Local Men Stocking Up to Be Prepared for
 Emergency.

4 review of the different coal deal CTS ill the city shows that although some of the coal men are filling up in preparation for a strike by the min CTS, still others are not worried over the possibility of long extended lay off in the mining districts. At the Of flee of the Frank Miller Co to-day one of the officials stated that the com pany was getting in an extra supply and would have their bins full in case of trouble between the operators and the miners. Although we cannot tell much about it. still it is better to be on the safe side and accordingly We are getting a larger quantity than us- ual. And it seems that the people and the manufacturers are feeling the same way, for goodly number of them have already sent in their orders for next winters supply and many of them are even now stocking their bins. No one knows much about the probability of strike. but it is pretty certain that the operators have an i'm mense quantity of coal on hand and are well prepared for a clash"
 F. J. Boardman. speaking for the City Lumber X Coal Co. said that the concern was not getting in any extra supply in anticipation of strike and furthermore stated that the supply now in their bins was DO greater than at any other time during the year.
 John McElligott stated that his com pany had not done anything in regard to getting an extra supply as Yet. "Of course you know our action will de pend great deal on what occurs at the meeting of the operators and min CTS which is scheduled for the nf- teenth of this month. It would be hard to state at this time what effect long strike would have on the price of coal in this city next winter, but the cost is liable to be high even though the operators have a big supply on hand .' Tn Mir McElligott's opinion a strike is liable to take place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-08
HARVARD IS OUT
No Football Will Be Played Du- ring Next Season in
 That College.

Cambrige, Mass, Feb. S-The off, cial announcement that the faculty of Harvard has expressed its opinion to the committee on regulation of athletic sports that intercollegiate football should be prohibited to Harvard stu dents ill 1908, and until reasonable game shall have been formulated, was made to-day by Jerome D. Greene, secretary to President Eliot. This attitude of the faculty was adopt ed at its meeting on Tuesday, but the announcement was withheld until to- day in order that the expression of opinion. might reach the members of the committee on the regulation of athletic sports, to which, by direction of the corporation and the overseers, the two governing boards of the uni versity, all questions relating to ath- letics have been delegated.
 1t was voted at the faculty meeting to send the following to the athletic committed:
 Ordered that fin the opinion of the faculty intercollegiate football should be prohibited to Harvard students in 1906 and until reasonable game of football shall have been formulated and fully exemplified in the practice in individual colleges" .-
 Several weeks ago the board of oyerseers adopted a similar expression of opinion and while neither the board of oyerseers nor the faculty now pos sesses the right to prohibit any form of athletics 1t is realized that the ath- letic committee will treat the con- munications as representing the off, cial attitude of the university. The committee on athletics is composed of three members of the faculty. three graduates and three undergraduates.
 The vote Of the faculty is more spe- cific in its prohibition of the game of football than was the action of the overseers. since the faculty expressly stipulated that to its mind the game should be prohibited in 1906. and dur ing such period afterwards as must elapse before the game can be suitably reformed. The vote of the overseers was a prohibition pending reforma- ton.
 It is now regarded as probable in athletic circles here that Harvard will play no football next season whatever may be done in succeeding years.