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Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-18
DELIVERED MEMORIAL DAY
ADDRESS AT ACE OF 100

Publishers Press.
Topeka, June 1S.-Perhaps the most
remarkable memorial day address in
the country was that delivered at
Marysville, Kan, by DR.. Williamson
F. F. Boyakin, who was the Grand
Army orator on the Tooth anniversary
of his birth. In matter and manner
and delivery the speech is said to
have been far above the average. Dr..
Boyakin was born in North Carolina,
and when he was year old his par
ents removed from that State to Ten
nessee in a caravan of 100 two-wheel-
ed carts, and in construction the whole
outfit there was not pound of iron
used. In that train there was another
boy who afterward became President
of the United States, James X. Polk.
Further facts in the career of this
centenarian, as given in the Kansas
newspapers, are worth reproducing as
! follows:
and Maury counties, Tenn, his earliest
recollection being of taking refuge in
block houses from the Indians. His
father won renown as an Indian flight
er under Andrew Jackson, and General
tafterward governor) Carroll. In the
campaign against the Creeks in
Northern Alabama Boyakin, ST., saved
Jackson's life when ambushed by In
dians, and when the son, now DR..
Boyakin, was approaching manhood,
General Jackson sent him to Spring
College, Pulaski, Giles County, Tenn.
Later, still, under the patronage of
General Jackson, he studied law in
Columbia and Pulaski, Tenn. in the
office of Lumsford M. Bramblett,
Aaron v. Brown and James X. Polk.
"On July 4, 1926, Mr.. Boyakin deliv-
cred his first public speech at Pulaski,
Tenn, to an assemblage of 10000 PEG
pie, among whom was General Jack
son, then candidate for the nomina-
ton Tor President. Religious scruples
drove Mr.. Boyakin from the law. and
he studied medicine at Lexington,
KY, graduating from Pennsylvania
medical college. In 1884 he became a
member Of the Baptist church, and be-
fore the end of that year was preach
ing at Jacksonville. ILL.,, his free-soil
proclivities driving him North of the
Mason and Dixon's line. Henry Clays
celebrated compromise bill was writ
lien on the table in his parior in Jack
knville ILL.,
+ FWhen slavery was disrupting de-
IN limitations DIR. Boyakin was mem
Der Of the committee OF one from each
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TALKS ON HOMELY TOPICS.
Republished by Request.

do you think it is wrong for a
hard working, faithful wife to take
money from her husbands pockets
without his knowledge? He drinks
and is stingy. | have to beg for every
cent get; then it is given SO grudg-
ingly.'
The writer Of the above question is
Aevidently perplexed and worried for
Tear she is committing sin by taking
what belongs to her. Assuredly
don't think it is wrong. At the same
time / would never resort to such a
method of getting what was justly
mine If there were any other way.
There is no question Of your being en-
titled to half of the daily income. You
are full partner in the firm and
should be treated as such. What
right has any man to carry the purse
and compel his faithful little partner
to plead for every cent? "A thing that
win do this is not worthy to be
called a man. He is disgrace to God
and humanity! He never should have
been made in the image of our Lord,
yet said to relate, there are many men
who treat their wives as II they were
Hnothing more than white slaves. No
pwife should submit to be treated thus.
i devoutly wish could cause rebel
lion among this class Of women. The
time to begin is when woman is first
married. The power is in her hands
then to start right. If started right
man is not apt to go wrong. 1t de-
ponds altogether on how a wife be-
gins her married life. If she doesn't
demand what is rightly hers, she won't
be apt to get 1t later on. All men are
easily spoiled. A man will have more
respect for his wife If she insists on
being treated as an equal partner than
he will If she just calmly submits to
unfair treatment. Surely true, faith
full wife earns her share Of the income
and she should have it, and will get
It II she has gumption enough to de-
] mand it in the beginning. or course
there are thousands of men who take
pleasure in providing their wives with
everything she needs, as well as pin
money, without any pressure being
brought to bear on them. No woman
liges to ask her husband for every
nanny cha ootc aud N Ia e q .ra,, fla
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danger of good wife being SO extrav-
agant as to ruin her husband finan-
cially. If he hasn't more confidence in
her than that then he ought not to
have married her. Many man would
have been better off today had he
listened to his wife. Some men are
SO bigoted they imagine they know it
all and will never heed the advice of
a woman What howl would go up
If wife spent as much foolishly as
the general run of husbands do! Sup
pose she spent as much for cigars, to-
bacco and whisky as the average mani
He doesn't think of this when he
breaches economy. He will advocate
the cutting down of expenses. but is
not willing to give UP any of his use
less habits. oh, no. He prefers to
make his wife and children do without
the necessaries of life. don't believe
in family jars. Have peace If posi-
bic, but don't allow yourself to be i'm
posed on. Stand up for your rights!
Just simply refuse to be a dog for
any man. I wouldn't steal money out
Of his pockets. There is a better way.
Demand SO much per week or month,
and If he won't give 1t, then REBEL. /
would absolutely refuse to be a wife
to him in any way whatever. Allow
him the pleasure ca of preparing his
own meals and attending to the num-
berless household duties. A man
doesn't begin to appreciate his wife
until she dies or goes on visit. He
doesn't realize how much work the
little woman turns off until he under
takes to do it himself. If he is stingy
and penurious with you, just sit down
and fold your hands and refuse to do a
thing. Looking at it from a purely
business standpoint servant is
worthy OF his hire. Give him chance
to realize how much you are worth
to him. No matter how much he bus
tiers about, just keep cool and refuse
70 work IL You begin right you viii
never have to resort to such methods,
but II you failed to start right just
try my way and note results. OF
course ! advise kindness and loving
words first. and then If this fails re-
sort to sterner methods. Never nag
or quarrel back. lust simply balk and
refuse 70 pull your part Of the load,
Those who work in double harness
must pull together to accomplish any
thing. He will quickly realize this
and conclude that the better policy
will be to loosen up his purse strings
a little. Love and kindness generally
wins, but sometimes they fail II men
could only realize fully what women
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endure for their sakes, it would surely
cause them to be more patient and
liberal. 1t is enough to cause the an
gels to weep in jity to see how thou
sands of wives in this grand and free
country are killing themselves by
inches. 1t is work, work, from morn
ing till night, every day in the week.
Even Sunday brings no relief. In the
rural districts of Missouri, and doubt
less in many other states, Sunday, in
stead of being day of rest as God
intended it, is the day for visiting.
What time has farmers wife to read
and improve her mind? She is on the
run from daylight till bedtime. And
what does all thsi drudging slavery
amount to-? Why, simply that her hus-
band may add few acres more to his
farm, or lay by few thousands in the
bank. Isn't it pitiful thing to know
there are thousands of men literally
coming the life blood of their wives
into dollars? A thoughtless, selfish
man will employ help and purchase
labor-saving machines to run his farm,
but never gives thought to his poor,
faithful, over,worked little partner.
When wife submits to this state of
affairs and goes grimly on from year
to year, dragging out miserable ex-
istence, wonder If she ever fully re-
Allies what the final result will be?
She is growing old, careworn and
wrinkled before her time Don't you
know little woman, that premature
death is likely to result? An early
grave for you. while some younger and
fresher woman will step into your
place and enjoy the fruits of your la
Dor? Call halt before it's too late.
Don't work yourself to death. Take
time to read and enjoy your books and
magazines Take time to dress up
a little and keep yourself clean and
decent. Set aside certain hour of
the day for rest and readingA A short
nap every evening Will do your poor
little tired body a world OF good. Don't
allow your greedy husband to make a
slave Of you. Don't yield an inch.
Stand firm as a rock. My word for
It, he win respect you more for refus-
ing to be his dog.
This is undoubtedly an age of dis
satisfaction. Nobody seems content
ed. The world is in mad scramble
for wealth. Men even sacrifice their
wives lives for gain. would demand
. servant In the kitchen If husband
had hired help to run the farm If he
invested In labor-saving machinery. /,
too, would have 1t, or else | would re-
fuse to work. It's poor rule that
Won't work both ways. Never steal
the money like trief. but tell him
you must have SO much every week
or month. Make him understand that
the family INCOME Is as much yours
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-18

State which, at the triennial conven-
ton of the Baptist union at Baltimore
in May 1871, arranged the peaceful
division of the Northern and Southern
branches of the church along geo
graphical lines; breach healed with
in the last ten days at the general
convention, Norfolk, Va.
AT the age of so DR.. Boyakin de-
cided to seek the West, completed his
outfit at st. Joseph, Mo-, and thence
with his family made his way to Port
land, Oregon. Twice he canvassed
the territory in the interest of State.
hood.
He returned East in 1858, buying
and editing a paper at Belleville, ILL.,,
in which he supported Senator
Stephen A. Douglas, and reported and
published the Douglas-Lincoln debates.
When Sumpter was fired upon DIR.
Boyakin entered the Union army as
chaplain of the Both Illinois infantry,
i"'oi DOSahc HiSHhueI vi GeHe1ai
Grants staff, and was in the battles
at Belmont, Fort Henry, Fort Donel-
son, Shiloh, luka, Corinth Vicksburg,
Chattanooga. One Sunday at Jackson,
Tenn, during the war, DR.. Boyakin
preached to 10000 citizens of Tennes-
see. Generals Grant, Halleck, Logan
Garfield, McCook and Buell. being
among his auditors. BLACK Jack"
Logan's statement that this sermon
was worth 5000 men" began to be
verified the next day. when full
regiment of Tennesseeans went to
camp and enlisted for the Union serv-
ice"
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When in doubt play the phone and
order something for dinner, or sup
per- or breakfast, or ANY old time.p
from Moore Brothers Grocery Com
pany. Delivered by instantaneous
starters "hurry-up goers' and "get
there-quick drivers 6-16-3t
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THE WAsHERWoMANs PROB
LEM is SOLVED AT THE PHOENIX
LAUNDRY.
2oo-2o6 Main Street. Both Phones sc
SUITS CLEANED AND PRESSED
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Golden Gate" Coffees and Teas,
Moore Brothers Grocery Company,
exclusive agents, Hattiesburg, MIiss.,
2o7 West Pine street, phones As ami
246.
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SLICED Boiled Ham, sweet as a
nut" and ready to eat at Moore
Brothers Grocery Company, Free de-
livery made "on the spur OF the mo-
'ment.'
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-18

u i Is Hattiesbura dirt you want
to buy Or sell, see Ferguson, s1o Main
Street. That is his BUSINESS.
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w. J. FRASER
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
AND AUDITOR
Home Phone 720 :: Hathesburp

Trial balances, financial statements,
partnership settlements, expert
audits. new books opened. economical
systems. If your Office work iss in
unsatisfactory condition, phone me.
VIII keep few small sets of books.
LOCAL REFERENCES FURNISHED.
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E, P. paushdrilI q co. have the
house you want, for sale or rent.
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If you want anything. try a liner in
the Daily News.
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T. H. CALDWELL
Phone 1879. jackson, Miss.
Public Accountant, Auditor and
Systematizer.

References; Several of the largest
firms in Mississippi.
Representative for the Monarch du-
plicate statement system, Monarch pur-
chase system and many other patented
time and labor saving devices in ac-
counting methods. Systems made up
for any business should they not save
time, labor and worry can be returned
and charge is cancelled. a (.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-06-18
DucISa and Brakes.

The momcntous day had arrived. ant
the Inspector was putting his usun
series of inpulsitive questions to 4
class OF small Toys.
Now tell me-" he said, why 1t Is
that n duck can swim and IL hen can't
s'Bccausc duck has wcbbed feet
piped one of the miniature philoso
piers.
Yes" said the inspector. Now, can
any of you SWIM"
Stony silence, during which the In
spector and the teacher whispered to
gcther.
Come, come said the inspector;
you should all know how to swim
Your teacher tells me he can swim
Why Is it you can't if he CAM"
please. sir" said the same little
hoy, the teacher has very big feet
London Answers.
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Surprised tho Ghost

a ghost. vague white form which
fitted about Il small neglected grave
yard In Galway, much to the alarm of
those who lived near by. one of the
gentlemen of our party undertook to
lny Going out not far from midnight.
he did indeed soon become aware OF n
white figure looming toward him
through the darkness. Our friend.
however, held on his way undetcrred.
Ghost" he said In sepulchral tones
when he came near, could you drink n
glass of whisky:"
II could so, your honor" blithely re-
sponded the ghost, taken OF his bal
ance by the unexpected offer and
standing revealed us the principal
poachcr of the neighborhood. who had
nvailcd himself of this spectral guisc
to set his night lines and carry on his
other dcprcdntlons untlisturbcd. Black
woods Magazine.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-06-18
Slayer and slsisher.

In the first number of the Atlantic
Monthly Ralph Waldo Emerson had Il
poem called "Brahma," which puzzled
both critics and common readers.
Some said 1t was the greatest poem of
the century. Some said ii was non
sense. The first verse ran as follows:
II the red slayer think he Stays
Or II the slain think he Is slain,
They know not well the subtle ways
j keep and pass and turn again.
That winter 1t happened that II rcla-
tive of the poet Longfellow, living In
another state, bought II sleigh, and IN
family letter to the cousins I'm Cam
bridge there was wall lest the Janu-
airy thaw Which had followed the pur-
chase should keep them from enjoying
the gay cutter that season. When tho
letter was answered, Longfcllow con
trlbuted this verse, which, it is said,
has never been printed before:
TO - ON THE PURCHASE OF A
SLEIGH.
IL the rcd sleighcr think hc sleighs,
Or If the sleghin think II is sleighin,
They know not well the subtle ways
or snow. that comes and goes again
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-06-18
Limit Of Human stronoth.

Experiments upon number of men
have shown that Il man five feet high
and weighing 1876 pounds will lift, on
an average LAG pounds through YER
teal distance of eight inches. or OH
pounds through height of 1.2 inches.
Others o. feet high and Weighing 1893
pounds could lift the 100 pounds to Il
height of thirteen inches, or eli pounds
TO a height of six inches. Other men
six feet three inches high and weighing
1SS pounds could lift 100 pounds TO n
height of sixteen inches, or 2l7 pounds
to height Of nine inches. BY a great
variety of experiments 1t was shown
that the average human strength Is
equivalent to raising thirty pounds
through q distance of two and onc-halr
feet in one second.
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STATES RIGHT ISSUE WILL BE
PARAMOUNT.

According to Congressman William
richardson of Huntsville, Ala, states
rights will be the one great issue in
the next Presidential campaign that
Will likely overshadow everything
else. If this eloquent Southerner is
right in his prediction, ana he is
generally regarded as safe man
among his congressional colleagues
of both political shades of belief the
national candidate who bears the
Roosevelt brand will have 4 mighty
poor show for success among the
thinking men and women of the coun-
try, who feel that the sovereign
rights of the different states of the
Union, TO regulate their own dom es.
tic concerns, must not only he re-
spected, but strenuously upheld by
those who are entrusted with the
rcins OF government. Congressman
Richardson is the senior Democratic
member of the house committee on
interstate and foreign commerce. and
his statement of the states rights
issue has been caused by the appar-
emily reprehcnsible course taken by
the railroads Of Alabama. North Car
DINA and Virginia, in resisting the
act of the Alabama legislature and
the orders OF the corporation com
missions of North Carolina and Vir.
ginia reducing railway passenger
fares.
There is no doubt 1t is a most
serious thing that federal judge
tho Judge of district court, the low.
est rank in federal judiciary-can, by
one little order. set at naught n state
law and stop absolutely the machln-
cry of state legislature for the reg
ulation of anything, corporation or
Otherwise. The right course for the
roads to pursue. If they propose to
contest the law, is to take the case
to a state court having Jurisdiction,
and finally to the state court of an.
peals. If the question of constitu.
tional validity arises. the case can
be taken from the state court of ap-
peals to the supreme court of the
United States.
In other words. the cases could
haWe been taken into the federal
courts by another road, and
in way that would have
impressed the public as being
far more decent, That fed.
eral court should issue an order set
ting at naughi, absolutely, an act of
state legislature is, a most serious
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matter. Thomas Jefferson said that
If the principles OF our government
are ever destroyed II would he ac
complished through the arm of the
federal judiciary. II looks more true
today than it ever did
And, If this sort of thing is to con
time in the inferior federal courts
people, should know how their insif
-tutions are being destroyed, and tho
fight could not better he made thar
in the coming national election.
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Entered at the Newport News, va.
Postofflce rs second-class matter.
TUESDAY, JUNE Is, 1907.
NO Two-cENT FARE LAW IN
NEW YORK.

In referring to the so-called 2-ccnt
islature Il short time ago, we sug.
gested that Il would occasion no sur
prise il Governor Hughes should veto
the bill. Iii view of the fact that the
enacted confcrs upon state admlns-
traitors very complete power to deal
with the question of rates. This view
h:ss-.llleen horne out by the event. The
Governor has transmitted to tile leg
islature his veto OF the measure in
question with memorandum which
is of special interest ut this juncture.
in Wow OF the extent to which lesis.
lation of this kind has recently ob
tanned The Governor points out that
the passage OF the bill was not pre-
cedcd ~ legislature investigation or
suitable inquiry under tho authority
of the state. and that the fixing OF
the rate was not predicated on re.
ports or statistics officially collated
which would permit n fair conclusion
rs to the Justice of its operation with
reference TO the railroads within its
purview.
The Governor leaves no ground for
any misconccption AS to his position
in reference to such legislation. He
declares that 1t. represents u policy
seriously mistaken and pregnant with
disaster. 1t Is, he says, Of the ut
most Importance that the manage
ment of OUR railroad corporations
should be subject to strict supervision
by the state; that regulations com
polling the observance of The law and
proper and adequate service should
be rigidly cnforccd that il Is the duty
of those corporations to provide trans
portation of passengers and goods at
reasonable rates, and that the state
should compel the performance OF
this obligation. On the other hand
the governor insists that injustice on
$ the part of railroad corporations to.
ward the public docs not justify jus.
VI
the railroad corporations. Tic action
of government, he adds, should he
fair and impartial. and matters viii
be made not better but worse If to
cure one wrong another be establish
ed. In dealing with questions such
as those concerning the treatment of
railroads, democracy must demon.
strate its capacity 10 act upon DELHI.
Grafton and to deal justly.
1t is. Governor Hughes continues,
of the greatest Importance not only
that railroad corporations should be
compelled to respect their public OBJ.
legations, but also that they should
be permitted to operate under con.
uitions which will give n fair return
for their service, for upon this dc.
ponds not only the security of inves.
tors. Int the security of their en-
ployees and the protection of every
form of industry and commerce.
through the maintenance ind extern.
sion of necessary transportation IA.
cilities An arbitrary dislocaton OF
tariffs by the fiat of the legislature
without investigation by the legisla.
ture is, the Governor urges, matter
of serious concern. The best that
could be- said for such legislation
would be that 1t should be regarded