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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-11
DEFECTS IN OUR
CRIMINAL LAWS
The Dayton co. Herald Draws Con
illusions From the Celebrated
Thaw Tria1-Points Out Errors

"The Thaw trial, with its weary
weeks of lawyers wrangles, irrevele-
want testimony, expert nonsense
sensational advertising, drew down
upon the American criminal system
the severest structures from the Eng
lish press. 1t is pointed out and with
truth, that the trial process i'll Eng
land is much more speedy, marked
by summary methods and by the alb
sence of some of the worst features
of criminal Jurisprudence III this
country.
cit will not, we think, be seriously
denied by any thoughtful American
lawyer, that we give too great latl-
tude to evidence; that the trial judge
with fear OF reversal constantly IN
mind, leans toward the defendant
and away from the state in the ad-
mission of doubtful proof, because
our system permits an appeal by the
defense but none by the prosecution
We overdo the appeal idea; We
hamper the authority of the trial
court and carry the presumption of
innocence to an absurd application
Escape, not punishment; acquttal,
not conviction: a bewildered and di
vided jury, not a positive and final
verdict; these seem to be the results
primarily sought in the administra
ton of the criminal law
POSSIBLY the English and French
criminal systems err equally IN the
other direction. But we doubt if
their severity, the larger powers Civ
EFF the trial judge, the stricter limita-
t1ons upon evidence. the greater con
sideration for the rights of society
as against the criminal, do not uiti
nately work ont a surer justice
English judges are appointed, not
elected; their official tenure is for
life or during good behavior. They
interpret the law with courage; APP
ply the rules Of evidence impartially;
and conduct trials with due but de
cent CELEBRITY.
"However. the English law allow
no appeal from the ruling of the tria
judge and the jury verdict. This fea-
ture of the criminal law seems re-
pugnant to justice. While it is Ger
tain that in the United States, we
are too liberal in permitting appeals
and new trials upon technical points
and inconsistent in our refusal to
grant to the state the same privilege
as that accorded the defense; on th,
other hand, the absolute denial of the
right of appeal under the English
system is meeting with open and &C
tive objection from the English bal
itself A bill is now pending in Par
lament for the establishment of a
court of criminal appeal. On ques
tions of law, such appeal may be hac
as a matter of course; and upon
questions of fact this relief rests il
the discretion of the appellate court
But this projected and radical
change will not include the right tc
a second trial The reviewing court
will either confirm or set aside the
conviction upon the evidence adduceC
at the original trial. The govern
ment IS to pay all expenses incident
to the reviewing process, SO that the
poor man enjoys the same protection
as the wealthy defendant.
E'This English reform may we'll en-
gage the attention of American law
yers who recognize and deprecate til,
evils inherent in our system
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-11
Mississippi Is Moving

4 gentleman of Jackson, who la:
had access to the records and the fig
ures, has been digging out interest
ing statistics Taking the period for
seven years as the basis for the fig
ures, it is found among other things
that within that time practically
900 miles Of new railroad have beer
built in Mississippi, to be exact, 90.
miles, and this does not mean second
tracks. switches. storage and side
or spur tracks. but standard road for
main line business In the same pc
Rod the banking capital has in
creased by $4,000 900, and over 6.ooe
chartered organizations have grown
up, representing proportionatei,
large capital.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-11

problems from a legislative stand
point, both in the Senate and the
House.
Within itself, therefore, the com
mission has the elements necessary
for a broad discussion of the prob
lens, composed as it is, OF experts
in all the related lines.
The waterways are therefore under
separate control, and there is good
reason to hope that their develop
ment and usefulness for the purpose
OF commercial transportation will re-
ceive honest, intelligent and devoted
attention
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-11
He Fought at Gettysburg

David Parker, of Fayette, N. Y,
who lost foot at Gettysburg,
writes: Electric Bitters have done
me more good than any medicine /
ever took. For several years / had
stomach trouble, and paid out more
money for medicine to little purpose,
until / began taking Electric Bitters.
! would not take $500 for what they
have done Tor me-" Grand tonic for
the aged and for female weaknesses.
Great Alternative and body builder;
sure cure for lame hack and weak
kidneys Guaranteed BY ali drug
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-11
STORM DAMAGES THE DELTA
Havoc Played at Rollingfork and
Militia Yuma

DR. Crump from Militia Yuma was
in the city today and reported that
the heavy wind storm Tuesday night
did much damage to crops in his sec
ton He lost much young cotton
and corn. and his barn was blown off
its foundation. A negro church was
blown down. Damage is also report
ed in the Deer Greek district, where
the wind was very high.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-11
K. of p. Grand Lodge

Account Of Grand Lodge K. Of p
of Mississippi, at Hattiesburg. Miss
May 1910. Y. & NJ. " will sell round
trip tickets at rate of one fare plus
rs cents for round trip. Dates of
sale May II and IS, inclusive, return
limit May 18TH
G. E. DANCE. e. a.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-11


The handsome, commodious Met
calfe-Collins residence on South
Broadway. This is one of the finest
houses in the city. The house stands
in large yard, the entire place oc-
cupying block. While far enough
away from the business part of the
city to escape its noises, this place is
within few minutes street car ride
from town. House has every con-
venience, it is we'll constructed, nice
1y arranged, and is just the place for
those who want to purchase an ele-
giant home. If whole lot is too large
the place will be sub-divided to suit
purchaser. For terms apply to the
us.
Just a few blocks from the business
portion of the city we have one of the
most complete residences in the city
at bargain. House is in perfect con-
dtion, has every improvement, is
thoroughly screened, has a 2-story
stable, servants house, carriage
house, ETC. House has eight rooms,
all newly papered. From the front
gallery to the rear of the lot this
place is all that could be desired.
Price reasonable and terms very lib
eral. See us at once if you are look
ing for home, that is a home, at a
price to suit the times. This bargain
will not last long.
The above descriptions are but
few of the bargains we have in resi-
dent property. To describe them all
would take this whole page. We
have residences in all parts of the
city, in the north, south, east and
west ends. They are all bargains,
and will be sold on easy terms, some
of them for a small cash payment
and the balance in monthly payments
Or small yearly amounts.
Tenant Property Bringing Good Re-
We have a list of houses that bring
sos per month that will be sold
for $1,000 cash, if taken at once.
Property is in fair condition and will
bring to any purchaser big per cent.
on the investment. Houses are al
ways rented.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-11
TIMBER LANDS
Wanted at Once

Acres and acres of gum timber
Land must run IS per cent. red
gum, good quality. Will get you
a quick purchaser for all you have.
If you have any timber lands for
sale, notify US, and we will dispose
of them for you.
Address all communications 10
THE EMERY REALTY CO.,
P. Box I26 Greenville, Miss
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-11

There never was better time to
buy property in the city of Green
vile than now, and the opportunity
will never again be afforded. Those
who want residences, vacant lots,
tenant property or business blocks
should buy now, as they are offered
cheaper than ever before. Soon the
prices in real estate will rise sky
ward and those who do not purchase
now will regret it in a very short
while when the advance has started.
There is no need to multiply words
"a little investigation will prove
that we are offering city property at
the lowest rock bottom prices. and
these prices will not maintain for any
length of time. Get in on the ground
floor now, and don't let regrets fill
your heart and mind. Here are few
OF the bargains we have:
City Residences
On the corner Of Hunt and Poplar
streets We have a substantial house
with large lot that we offer at a gen.
uine bargin price. Place needs but
few Improvements, which can be
made at small cost to purchaser and
a good lasting and comfortable home
will be the result Price, So 900 90;
$3.50 cash, balance to suit pur-
chaser.
II 4 al
office site we have large, thirteen
room house, on lot o6x23o that we
offer for short while only at $500.
The vacant lot alone is we'll worth
this price. This is one of the best
opportunities ever offered an inves-
tor. Property is easily worth 500
loot 1t is located right in the center
of the town, will be but few steps
of the handsome new post office
building. At the price it is offered it
will not stay long on the market.
Cash payment of $4,000 will cinch
the deal, and terms on balance can
be. easily arranged. This is a chance
to grasp opportunity with firm
hold.
We have a house of five rooms and
bath, we'll built, complete with every
convenience, no repairs needed, that
is offered at a remarkably low price.
The lot to the house is 55x22o feet
deep, and has barn, coal, wood, chick
en- and servants house. This is one
Of the finest and most complete
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-11

In another part of the town we
have three groom tenant houses that
rent for $3.50 per month each.
Houses are year old, are substan-
TALLY built, and could not now be
erected for the amount they were
built last year. Price $3.50. The
locality has not had a vacant house
for any length of time for years. This
property will be sold for $500 down,
balance in two yearly payments at
per cent. Don't overlook this op-
portunity.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-11

houses in the city of Greenville and
will be sold for $2,soo; $1,000 lown
balance arranged to suit purchaser.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-11

We have a vacant lot 6oxI8o feet
deep, in good locality, that will be
sold for cash. Lot needs no grading,
and is higher than other lots in that
locality, and is offered now at price
almost ridiculous.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-11

A Small P1antation-Will Pay for
Itself
On the Bogue we have a I2o-acre
plantation, 100 acres in cultivation
that offers genuine bargain TO some
purchaser. The place is now leased
for FIVE years for, $2,25o; $3.50 will
buy the place. Lease notes will be
transferred and the balance can be
paid in cash. Here is a chance for
an investor to get 40 acres Of the
best land in the Delta at bargain.
We can sell you any size or de-
scription of plantation you want.
Our plantation list consists of places
that are the most productive and
make the best investments.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-11

We have other lots that will in
terest any builder who wants a loca-
ton for a home or to build tenant
houses. We have some of the
cheapest in the town. Don't neglect
looking at these lots when you want
any kind Of property.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06
". A. OWNBY City Editor
Residence Phone. Bell No. 289.)
CORPORATION EARNINGS.

Anything that is founded upon
the real wealth of this country ap-
pears TO be uninterruptedly prosper
ous. II has been remarked times
without number during the past few
weeks hat the farmer and the ar
tisan have had nothing TO fear from
the reported straitened circum-
stances in which q band Of New
York promotion gamblers had sud
denly found themselves. The same
very gratifying conditions apply 10
the industrial concerns OF the couu-
try iu nearly eyery instance True
e very few OF them have found them
selves iu strslteued circumstance
temporarily. but not enough OF them
iu uumber FOO make -sppgvsiauir
difference iu the general assertion
that none of the conservative Inter-
r-ts OF che country have suffered
from .Hv FURRY
Sven .hs sr"arf Inflated ..a.
of .H, Industrial corporation. H.
been .,rHIua sr.. aII dividend 3D.
dividend fhaf N,I. Pool .. based
H'"H ."s
t"N
e Fw 1880. Er.
patt ...u n.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06
NOTABLE MEDICAL DISCOVERY
OF Special Value Ia Many Here in
NaNshacfii..

one OF the most notable discos-
peals more than anything else To
many people here in Waxahachie is
the combination Of stomach RENE
dies in the Mona treatment This
| prescription has worked wonder
and there is now no excuse for any
Que suffering with indigestion or
weak stomach.
1t acts specifically upon the u
cles OF the stomach and bowels,
strengthening and stimulating them
so that they readily take care OF
the food that is eaten. II also in
! creases the flow Of gastric juices.
thus getting from the food the nour-
ishment hat is necessary for health
and energy.
The ymptoms of indigestion are
numerous. such as distress after eat
ing flatulence. heart burn, sick head
aches, dizziness and irritabtlitE.
These are all dispelled by a few
doses of Mona when the trouble
is recent, but just as surely in long
standing and chronic cases If the
! treatment is followed for a reason
able length of time.
So positive are the good effects
following the use of Mi-o-na that
the remedy is sold by Hood e. Cur
lin under an absolute guarantee to
refund the money if it should fail
| to cure 1876
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06

the railroads nave been DOING pref
" well despite their plea that they
have been ~jeopArdised BY certain
acts OF Legislation. A further foncla-
sion 10 be drawn from the figures
is The growing tendency OF the times
10 do business bs Capitalization. a
tendency which. because OF the
abuses that hay. attended IL in som.
quarters, has been bitterly attacked
and It's reformation demanded
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06
WHERE IL IHf SON

A world Of pathos "a contained In
that little story from Oklahoma
which tells of the long walk from
New York state to the great south
west u an old man who was in
search Of his sou. Fate is cruel In
her caprieiousness and she is kindly
with her favor. but her kindliness
does not soften the bitter pangs
which those who fall under her Ill
will must feel. Tnis poor old man
had been favored as other men are
favored. and as The years upfolded
he doubtless bad bright visions of
the future when old age should find
him In the enjoyment OF the fruits
OF his early iabors. Upon his knee
a tonsle-headcd boy had played
while the good wife looked on ap-
provingly. But when the boy had
grown he hardened To the call OF
the world and started out 10 win his
fortune. For a time the memory OF
the old folks at home away back IN
New York was vivid and he wrote a
letter now and then. but as boys
will, he grew careless and then the
letters ceased TO come to cheer the
old mans heart. The good wife died
and he was left alone, unable 10
husband the little property that ne
called home. When that was gone
he started out to find his son. He
sought the place where last he had
known of him and trudged the
weary way on foot. Day after day
the old man walked. too feeble to
grab a passing train and too crush
ed In spirit to give the burden OF
his soul to the world. Mile after mile
of the long journey was put behind
him only to bring the crushing real
when it was ended that his
boy could not be found. This crown
ing disappointment was all that he
could bear. and at the hands OF
strangers he has found the only
home he can ave on earth. Where
is the n?-Fort Worth Record
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06

wear The ~Ptltsburr- Oarsr. NsniaE
Co. Block 42i2. pfttaburg. Pa H.
absolutely reliable. and through
them made over 10000 in ies@
than = year. having only q fra dol
lars 10 begin With A friend of mine
Invested $40. and rs Row getting a
dividend OF s. = month You do NOT
have 10 go to Mexico sFite 10 the
above company. and son can rely
Implicit, on tho information OF re-
ceiye JACK aAtkSTON.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06

The stockholders of the Bell
Branch Country Club met in annual
session at the courthouse Tuesday
and elected the following directors
for the ensuing year: b. F. Thorn
hill, ]. S. Davis. J. f. Davis. Alex
Moseley, Henry Anderson. P1ckens
Anderson, c. O. Adkins. c. r. Spald-
ing and S. p. Spalding.
The directors selected officers as
follows: S. p. Spalding, president:
Alex Moseley. vice president; c. T.
Spalding. secretary and treasurer.
The directors were instructed to
have an artesian well bored and to
place, acetylene lights in the club
hOuSa.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06

management, farm crops, datrsinE.
and general farm operations reg
ulsy practice In English composition
This last work n mad. sA practical
as possible and correlated closely
with the regular lines of work that
IN. students are taking Among tbs.
thirty students taking the course are
representatives from nearly every
agricultural section OF The state,
many OF them fresh from actual farm
experience
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06

This is not the time for pessimism
says the Manufacturers Record
This is not the time to look blue, to
talk blue. nor to think blue. This is
not the time to imagine that the
conditions of the moment are more
brief period resume that tremendous
rate of which was overtax-
ing brain and body, but We shall
continue to market the crops with
which nature has blessed MS. We
shall continue our general manufac-
( turing and mining interests. cur
/ tailed. of course. a little here and
there. We shall pause long enough
10 take new breath. but no man
need be dismayed or discouraged
We have the richest country on
earth for development. W. have the
most wonderful geographical loca-
tion given TO any nation. We have
resources in cotton and coal and
iron that many times % than
match all that combined Europe
has. We have $4,000. 900 people. as
a whole the most active. virile. ener-
getic upon whom the SUI ever shone
and these So 600 600 people are not
going 10 stop their work nor theiI
activity simply because for the time
being We are having some %tiuancia.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06

AEy n reflection upon the
naracter, standing Of reputation of
any person, firm or corporation tina
may appear in the columns of the
Daily Light will be gladly corrected
upon It's being brought to the atten-
ton Of the management
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06
4 tIW LIGHT HfAN>.

The oniy artisan buried in West
minister abbey Is George Graham, the
instrument maker, who Invented an
improved clockwork In the wear
1900.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06
The Enterprise Publishing Com

The Enterprise Publishing Com
pAny Is In nowise responsible for
Of such debts under any circum-
stances. Every employe OF this office
Is paid promptly for work done. This
10 to protect ourselves and the sell
ing public.-ENTERPRISE PUB
LISTING COMPANY, Per G. w. Nc
Knight. Manager.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06

OF all the boy workers in London
newsbovs are the ~healthiest. bar
bcrs boys the most unhealthy a
tribute TO the opc air life.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06

Man wants but little here be-
low remarked the landlady. And
here is the place TO get it, contin-
ued the facetitious boarder.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06

Obituaries, resolutions OF respect.
cards OF thanks-all matter not
NEWS-will be charged for at the
rate OF 5 cents per line. Poetry at
double price.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06

Three-fourths OF the earth's sur
face cannot be cultivated on ac-
count of mountain ranges, deserts,
swamps and barren ground.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06

Kite day is a Chinese national hoI-
iday. An expert Chinese kite flier
will easily keep six or seven n even
eight kites going on one string.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06

Dense-Knocker called me 4 dill
apidated old mule. What shall / do
Sense-Well, don't come 10 me
about II. I am no veterinary surgeon.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06

Daily want ads bring results.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06

knowing how to make other peO-
T.~ y ~-.-s-~ s-r]
! plishment thar being able to work
I yourself.-British Austraiasian.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06

Entered at the Waxahachie Post
office Al mail matter Of the second
class. :
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06

BlobbS-Every man has his price.
Slobbs-Oh, / don't know. Many a
man gives himself away.-Philadel-
phia Record.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06

"
T~hree-fourths OF the earth's sur
face cannot be cultivated on ac-
count of mountain ranges, deserts,
swamps and barren ground.
Dense-Knocker called me 4 dill
apidated old mule. What shall / do?
Sense-Well, don't come 10 me
about It. I am no veterinary surgeon.
1t is a popular superstition in Ger
many that II a young girl buries a
drop Of her blood under q rosebnsh
she will have rosy cheeks.
Among The Saxons. when drink
ing healths, as many cups were
drunk as were letters in the name of
the person complimented.
In the year 394 Honorius by i'm
perial edict forbade the wearing of
breeches and ordered the breaches
makers to be expelled from Rome.
Thirsty Billy gum, Freddie,
We missed a treat at that concert
last night. This ere paper says the
music was simply intoxicating.
Elsie should just like to catch
a man kissing me, Kelsie-I know
YOU would, dear, but you shouldn't
admit it.
Blobbs-Every MAJ has his price.
Slobbs-Oh, / don't know. Many a
gives himself away.-Philadel-
phia Record.
Knowing how to make other peO-
plishment than being able to work
yourself.-British Australasian.
Man wants but little here be-
low" remarked the landlady. And
here is the place to get it, contin-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06

II is n popular superstition In Ger
many that II a young girl buries a
drop Of her blood under q ~roseb,sh
she will have rosy cheeks,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06

Among the Saxons, when drink
ing healths, as many cups were
drunk as were letters in the name of
the person complimented.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06

Elsie should just like to catch
a man kissing me, Kelsie-I know
you would, dear, but you shouldn't
admit it.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-11-06

In the year 1874 Honorius by i'm
perial edict forbade the wearing OF
breeches and ordered the breeches-
makers to be expelled from Rome.