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The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

Now vessel is to be built to out
class the Lusitania Perhaps in the fu-
be dispensed with entirely and speed
seekers will be simply hurled across
the ocean through pneumatic tubes at
telegraphic velocity.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29
Gives Life for Brother in Vain.

Eureka Springs, Ark.-Endeav-
oring to rescues his brother, Ar
thur l.. Oldham, who was overcome by
gas while working in an uncompleted
well. William Oldham met like fate,
and before rescuers could reach the
men both were dead.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29
Iowa Village Burned.

St joseph, Mo.-A special dispatch
to the News-Press says the village OF
Chain, Ia, was wiped out by fire,
but one building being saved. Loss,
$4,000.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29
Special Judge.

Gov. Vardaman appointed Hon. R.
L. Dabney of fernando as special Judge
to hold court in DeSoto county instead
of Judge Roane, who was compelled to
return to his home at Oxford on ac-
count of the serious illness of his wife.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29
100000 Fire.

Fire which was swept by high gulf
wind. visited Bay ST. Louis, burning to
the ground everything in it's path and
causing a loss of 100000. st. Joseph's
convent, one of the most famous insti-
buttons. of its kind in the South, was
totally DESTROYED.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29
Shot Through the Window.

B. Little, well-known citizen OF
Louin, was assassinated while seated at
his fireside. Some unknown party
fired load OF buckshot at him through
the window,
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

English experts who have been in
vestigating report that the gold still
TO be dug out of the mines in the
Rand district of South Africa may be
estimated at s5,0O0,O0O, 100000. With
that much gold in circulation the
world would have quantity as we'll as
quality
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

The body is quickly buried and lost
In the dust of centuries, but the spirit
of thought, that moves us every mo-
ment for good or i'll, has immortal
lineage and cannot be destroyed.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29
Clubs in Alabama Win.

Montgomery, Ala.-In spectacular
fight N the senate, Senator Thomas
won his fight to kill the bill to pre-
vent the sale of liquors by clubs.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29
Farmers Costly Months Vacation.

Ida Grove, Iowa.-John Derksen
sold his fine Logan township farm
month ago and intended to go to
Dakota to live. Now he has bought
the farm back and paid So more an
acre than he sold it for.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

A Wisconsin court has decided that
q cigarette with tobacco wrapper is
not cigarette, and does not violate
the anti-cigarette law. This is an easy
road to liberty. The tobacco wrappers
are better than the paper ones, any
waY
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

Marcori has harnessed that air, but
remains to be seen. He is, however
one of the dreamers that Boyle
O'Reilly says live forever.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

For a case of genuine disappoint-
ment it would be hard to surpass that
of the Hamilton, o., thieves who broke
into freight car and carried off box
of what they supposed to be wearing
apparel-yet they did not miss it far.
1t was box of shrouds.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29
Boy Petitions for Pardon.

An unusual petition for pardon is in
the hands of the governor, it being in
behalf of a 13-year-old boy, named
Obey Reed, who was sent up from Goa
homa county to serve 7-year term for
burglary, and whose release is asked or
account of his tender years.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29
Labor Conditions in Lumber Districts

Reports concerning the number of
idle negroes in South Mississippi re.
sulting from alleged closing down of
lumber mills have been grossly exag-
gerated. Practically all the larger
mills are running on full time, and sew
eral of the plants that recently closed
down are preparing to resume opera
tions. Instead of the country being
filled with idle men, there is an actual
labor shortage, and employment could
be given to many more laborers than
are now available,
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29
slinht Quake In Chile.

Punta Arenas, Chile.-A slight
earthquake occurred here Tuesday
morning. Several houses were DAM
aged. bat there was no loss of life.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

Mrs. Russell Sage, having lately
learned that a debt of $4,000, con-
tracted by her father in 1914, had
never been paid, has forwarded
check for the amount to the heirs of
the creditor. If she had paid interest
on the sum for the GO years the
check would have been larger, but
probably the heirs are thankful to get
the Drincipal
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

Brazil, distinguished in the merry
comedy, "Charley's Aunt" as the
place where the nuts come from" is
also distinguished as a place where
ideas grow. Thirty Brazilian mer-
chants and professional men are visit
ing this country, in obedience to the
advice which Secretary Root gave to
all the Americas to get acquainted. !"
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

Several men have been convicted
and sent to prison in New York for
stealing electricity. This naturally
comes under the head of shocking
crimes.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

They are putting monkeys in Jail
In New Jersey This looks as though
the law of that state was making
near-human efforts to getting itself
enforced
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

DIR. Cook of Brooklyn, who is headed
for the North Pole, writes that he has
hit upon new route which he is con-
f1dent will carry him to the objective
point. But it is not likely that the
route will soon be included in the
rural free delivery system.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

Earthly fame, wealth and glory are
rs evanescent as the cardinal rays of
the setting sun that drops into dark
est storms and eternal night.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

Balloon travel is rapidly becoming
more safe and scientific. We may all
fiy yet, even if some of us never get
q chance to wear wings.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

A swarm of bees lit on a Philadel-
phia policeman. The fact that one
man woke up made nice little piece
OF news for the local papers.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

1t is probably no more true that tin
soldiers make fighters of boys than
1T is that Teddy bears make GROWERS
of girls.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

A Harvard professor says aversion
60 work is really illness. Here is
where an indefinite lay-off is going to
be asked.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29
Arkansan to Prison for Burglar,

ArI<ansan to Prison for Burglary.
Pine Bluff, Ark.-Rose Owens, a
member of one of Pine Bluffs oldest
and best known families. was SEN
fenced to five years in the penitenti-
airy for burglary.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

Diogenes was not like modern
muck-raker or investigator. He did
not go around looking for dishonesty.
He knew it was always there.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

An association has been organized
IN New York to build airships. But
notwithstanding it's object, it will not
use inflated capital.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

The brave, gay, generous and light
hearted bear the strokes of fate with
eQuanimity and indomitable courage.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

The claim that prunes cause bald
mess was started by some doctor who
was trying to make trouble for his
landlady.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

Will the couple who were married
In the Lake Erie lighthouse do
lightho-no, say it yourself.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

Ballooning lacks one thrilling phase.
There are no speed ordinances to be
violated.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

Peace has her victories no less than
war-and then there's football.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29
Another Experiment Station.

A bill will be presented to the next
legislature providing for the establish
ment of new experiment station in
the southwestern portion of the State.
Southwestern Mississippi has soil I'M
like that of any other section of the
State, and it's possibilities have never
been fully demonstrated by practical
work of experiment.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

Genius has the wisdom of age in its
youth.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29
Sickness at Deaf and Dumb Institute

The superintendent of the deaf and
dumb institute at Jackson is troubled
just now over the appearance of scar
let fever and diphtheria among the
pupils. While under control it means
constant worry and watchfulness, lest
i. get a firmer foothold.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29
FOR GREATER
..... MISSISSIPPI

and Industrial Development OF the States
Incompatible Resources OE.cial Organ OF
Department Of Agriculture and Commerce.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

Centreville held a flower show on
fsov. that was said to be a splendid
success. Crystal Springs, Hazlehurst
and Durant may begin to look to their
laurels when this healthy competitor
enters the field, for the good people of
Centreville do not do things by halves.
Mississippi is great flower State, as
has been proven by the numerous
flower shows held during the past few
years, and the displays at the State
fair for several seasons past.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

The State meeting of the Farmers
Educational and Cooperative Union
will be held in Jackson January 2, 3
and 4, just prior to the opening of the
legislative session. Something near one
thousand delegates will be in attend
ance on the meeting.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

The demonstration of road building
machinery at the State Fair on the 9Th
and 9th was attended by about $50
members of the various boards of SUI
pervisors throughout the State. The
amount of machinery on hand was not
as large as expected, but was very
comprehensive in the main. The
smaller machines attracted the larger
amount of attention, although there
were those who held to the larger ones
and more than one traction engine for
road building purposes was contracted
for. The success of the movement en-
courages the writer to try again next
year. and plans are now being formu-
lated for the meeting. 1t is in this
manner that those interested in i'm.
proving the public roads can get to-
gether and exchange experiences, learn
what others are doing and what the
manufacturers of machinery have to
Dffer In multitude Of counsel there
Is wisdom, etc.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

The Tocsin says that the burnt road
just north of Indianola is an unqualified
success and the prediction is freely
made that it is the road for the delta
and all sections where there is gumbo
and buckshot and wood is available for
the burning. The United States de-
partment of agriculture is doing
splendid work in exploiting this and
other methods of road building in Mis-
sissippi.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-29

No Mississippi banks have as yet
to the financial furry that
is doing SO much harm in places. A
good showing indeed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-09
j. L. BRANDEIS & SONS.

resolution proposing amendment to the
constitution to create a pardon board.
H. r. No. 16-By Dodge Of Douglas. State
primary bill.
II. r, No. 17.-By Raper of Pawnee. To
empower cities of the second class and
villages owning and operating electric light
other municipal plants to furnish cleo
tricity, power, steam or other product of
sorn sy3oens or pants 10 any p9TIso OF
II. r.. No. 1S.-By JennisOn of Clay. To
prohibit counsel or agents or any other
person receiving pecuniary consideration,
or employees, in matters affecting their pc
cuniary interests, from attempting to in
fiuence members Of the Legislature other
wise than by appearing before the COM
mittees thereof, or by newspaper publica-
tons, public addresses or by written or
printed statements, arguments or briefs.
ii. r. No. 19.-By Shubert of Richardson.
To compel all trains carrying passengers
to stop the caboose at depot platforms and
not to run more than one hour behind
schedule time.
H. IL, No. 2o-By E. w. Brown of Ian
caster. Providing for the formation of
humane societies and defining their powers
H R, No A-By E. w. Brown of Lam
casterl Puts city library of Lincoln under
general library act, .,-t
H. r. No. 22.-By Lee of Douglas.
Amendment to the constitution by adding
new section to article tx providing no
suit may be brought to enjoin collection of
taxes until taxes have been actually paid,
when a suit in recovery may be filed.
II. r. No. 23.-By Culdice of Saline. To
limit the liability of villages for damages
and costs arising from defective streets,
alleys, sidewalks, parks or other public
places in any such village, and to define
the proceedings necessary to recover such
damage.
II. X. No. 24.-By Culdice of Saline When
property owner fails to repair sidewalks
when ordered by city he shall be liable
| for injuries received thereon.
| IL. h. No. 25-By Armstrong of Nemaha
| To provide a penalty for not cutting weeds
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-09
MANY BILLS PRESENTED IN HOUSE
Members Come Back After Recess
with Pockets Bullying.
(From a Stan Correspondent

(From Stan Correspondent
LINCOLN, Jan. S.-(special. 1.-The house
was called to order at 10 o'clock by Speaker
NettIeton. Chaplain Crosswaite offered
prayer.
McMullen of Gage announced that Nc
CulIough, OF Gage seriously i'll and
asked that he be excused. The request was
granted.
Cone of Saunders handed in the oath of
office of Marlett of Kearney, which had
been taken before Judge Letton. 1t was
made a part of the records.
Speaker Nettleton turned over the evil
dence of the Carlin-Coryell contest to
Chairman Brown of the committee APP
pointed TO investigate, CRrin objected 10
any proceedings and his objections were
made a matter Of record.
shubert of Richardson moved that stamps
be furnished the members. The motion
was lost.
on motion of Keller Of Nuckolls the secre-
tary of state was authorized 10 furnish
flag to hang back OF the speakers desk
Harrison of Otoe moved that the attor-
ney general be requested to file quo war
ranto proceedings against the members of
the railway commission to settle the ques-
ton of the constitutionality of the COM
mission. Carried.
Hart introduced a resolution to have the
| speaker appoint a committee to draft a
constitutional amendment providing for a
pardon board. Under the rules 1t went
over.
! The house adjourned at noon. At 2
| o'clock II reconvened and bills were again
! introduced the business being completed by
2;SO, an adjournment was taken until 10
o'clock tomorrow.
Following were the new bills introduced:
II r.. No. 6-By Fries of Howard. A
I toint resolution proposing to amend section
/ & article viii of the Constitution OF the
state of Nebraska, relating 10 the invest
/ ment OF educational funds and permitting
1 Investment in county, municipal and school
| district bonds.
require Incorporated telephone companies
| doing business in the state 70 connect their
lines with the lines OF other Incorporated
telephone companies, at expense OF county
'i H X. No. Shy Whitman of johnson.
! Reduction of passenger rates TO cents
| for adults and cent for children under y
IL r No. s-By Clarke OF Douglas. To
preyent employment OF children under IL
wears Of age, except in specified cases.
| N r. No. lO-By Hafternan Of Cunning.
| A person practicing veterinary for ten years
! entitled 10 license without standing exam
ma III r. No. i1-By shubert of Richardson.
To prohibit professional Lobbying.
| H r. No. ply Fries OF Howard. Pro-
viding levy Of to 25 mills for improve
ment Of roads, and in case levy Is mills
! n RI No I3-By Clarke of Douglas
Terminal taxation bill.
/ n r. No. l4-By Quackenbush OF Mem
aha JOINT resSSson nsTHc ~ SnS d
1 Visions Of maximum freight rate law.
H. r. No. i5-By Jennison Of Clay. Joint
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-09

Wholesale merchants interested in this
measure are clients of the former state
officer and he will make the argument for
them when the date of the committee meet
ing is announced.
People around the Lindell lobby last night
were offering to bet cigar free telephone
switchboard would be installed before long
bill was introduced this morning to
compel the various systems in this state
to connect their wires together under GER
tain conditions.
II wonder IL the people will think us in
earnest now" remarked reform legis-
lator to a conservative, after discussing the
bills introduced today. Better wait until
they are enacted into law" answered the
conservative, before you go back home
for glory"
That Is what should have been done
when the constitution was written" said
state officer in discussing the joint reso-
luton introduced in the house providing
the permanent school fund shall be in
vested in not only state and United States
securities but in county school district
and municipal bonds well. That reso-
luton should be adopted. and IL the people
understand the proposition there will be
no doubt of its carrying"
Not all of the members are satisfied with
their committee places, some desiring
places on committees which would permit
them 10 spend most of their time on the
floor of the house. No very great amount
of kicking is being done, however, and
even those who not satisfied say they
are going to be soldiers and stick to the
duties assigned them. Some few trades
will be made among the committeeman.
The broadside turned loose by the house
today against the corporations, taken to-
gether with the railroad committee APP
pointed by Speaker Nettleton, inspired
railroad lobbyist to say: THE house wasn't
satisfied with taking a shot; 1t turned
loose both barrels at once"
! Root of Cass county maintained his lead
in the number of bills bearing his name
: by Offering seven at the morning session
| of the senate Last Thursday he offered
nine. making sixteen of the forty that
had been introduced tat noon today to his
credit.
Thomas of Douglas offered ten bills to-
day, all of them being measures drawn
by former County Attorney Slabaugh of
Douglas county and proposed at meetings
of the legislative committee and county
officials held before the session began.
Senators Wilsey of Frontier and Burns
of Lancaster met In the secretarys office
during a recess in the afternoon and got
to talking very loud about the lobby reso-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-09
GOSSIP ABOUT THE LOBBIEs
Some Question when the Railroad
Commission VIII Organize.

(From a Staff Correspondent
LINCOLN, Jan. S.-(Special.) -Robert
Cowen, accompanied by Harry Zimman,
came down from Omaha this morning and
took the oath of office as member of the
State Railway commission, as prescribed
by the state constitution. After a con-
sultation with Attorney General Thomp-
son Mr. Cowen appeared before Judge Let
ton of the supreme court and the oath was
administered by that officer. Mr.. Cowell
was assured by Former Attorney General
Brown there was never any doubt of his
ability to qualify, even though he was not
sworn in at the time the other state officers
took the oath.
II do not know when the board will meet
to organize" said Mr.. Cowell. Mr.. VIII
lams has gone to Kansas TO study the
commission there and DR.. Winnett goes to
Des Moines tomorrow. OF course DR.. Win
net being the siX-year member. will be
chairman of the commission. l have no
one in mind for any place, though | shall
vote for efficient help and especially do l
hope the secretary will be a man Well
qualified for such a position by reason OF
actual experience in the traffic business.
The bill introduced by Clarke of Douglas
in the house this morning, provides that
railroad terminals shall be assessed and
taxed for municipal purposes the same as
other property is taxed. 1t provides that
the State board shall make the returns
for state county and school district pur-
poses The State board shall also assess
the personal property OF the railroads In
cities and towns, but the realty is 70 be
assessed by the local assessor. The bill
is IN line with the provision in the republi-
can platform.
The legislature was flooded with literature
this morning, in defense of the bulk sales
bill, which was defeated by the last legis-
lature. This measure which has the en-
dorsement of the wholesale dealers of the
state, provides that before merchant
shall sell his stock in bulk he must notify
his creditors Of his intentions. The bill,
which was killed, provided he must file
with the county clerk of his county his in
tentions to sell five days before the deal
was closed
Mike Lee Of Douglas county introduced
his proposed constitutional amendment this
morning in the house, providing that no
suit can be filed in any court to enjoin
the collection of taxes until the taxes have
been paid, when suit may be instituted
10 recover the amount alleged TO have been
illegally levied.
As anticipated this morning. Hart OF York
made his motion for the speaker to APP
point a committee to prepare a constitu-
tional amendment 20 create a pardon board
and TO take from the governor this power
with which he is now vested
Inasmuch as the house is dead set against
a lobbyist appearing on the floor and the
senate probably will shortly go on record
the same way, a motion will be made to-
morrow 70 announce committee meetings
twenty-four hours before a measure is 10
be considered
Former Lieutenant Governor McGilton Is
here and Will appear before the committee
I'm behalf Of the bulk sales law bill. which
will shortly DO introduced. Many OF the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-09
ROUTINE SENATE PROCEEDINGS
Number of Bills Introduced, Some of
Them Important.
Qrrom a Stan Correspondent.)

CFrom a Stan Correspondent
LINCOLN, Jan. ESPECIAL THE senate
was called to order at 10 o'clock by Lieu
tenant Governor Hopewell. Prayer was Of
fered by Chaplain Martin.
Thomas OF Douglas introduced a resolu-
tlon providing for the printing each evening
of the days proceedings In such form that
the printed sheets may be used in the bound
journal to be issued at the close OF the
session After a discussion the resolution
went over one day at the request OF Nc
Kesson OF Lancaster.
Wilsey OF Frontier offered a resolution
providing for the arrest and exclusion of
lobbyists" found In that part of the state
house under the jurisdiction of the senate
and for the punishment of employees who
act as lobbyists.
Burns of Lancaster spoke against the
resolution and Wilsey OF Frontier defended
IL. At the request OF King OF Polk il
went over for one day.
Under the head Of bills and resolutions
twenty-five bills were introduced and the
fifteen bills introduced Thursday were
placed on their second reading
on motion OF Gibson Of Douglas T. b.
Scott was chosen custodian OF the senate.
AT the afternoon session nine more bills
were introduced and after a recess lasting
until 4 o'clock the committee on standing
committees reported. The senate then ad-
journed until 10 o'clock Wednesday.
The senate committee on employees has