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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-01-26

Gen. Stephen D. Lee, com
mander-in chief of the United
Confederate Veterans, and mem
Der of the Vlcksburg National
Military Park Commission, passed
through jackson returning to his
home at Columbus from New Or
leans, where he delivered an ad
dress at the birthday celebration
of Gen. Robert r. Lee. Gen.
Lee is very sanguine over the
prospects of inducing the legisla-
lures Of several States to make
appropriations at their present
sessions for the purpose OF erect
ing monuments to their troops In
the park at Vicksburg.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-01-26
IN LINE WITH BRYAN.
Legislators and Congressmen Cannot
Serve Two Masters.

The following resolutions have
been introduced and are pending
in. the Texas Legislature. They
have the right ring, but as they
do mot harmonize with vote for
Bailey, they are not likely to
pass:
By Representative Kindred
(anti Bailey:
Whereas, 1t has come to the
knowledge of the people of Texas
and their Representatives in the
Legislature, that public officials
are being employed and are ac-
cepting such employment at the
hands of public service corpora
tions and trusts, or their agents or
representatives, and are now In
their service in this and many
other States of the United States,
and that many of such corpora
tions or trusts are being prosecut-
ed for violations of the law;
therefore be it
Resolved, By the House of
Representatives of the Thirtieth
Legislature of Texas, that the
time has arrived when the mem
bers of this Legislature should 90
upon record in an expression of
their attitude in the matter of ac-
ceptance of other employment or
service by said officials from such
corporations, trusts or their
agents or representatives.
.. That it, is the sense of this
House that no Congressman or
Legislator of this or any other
State of this Union of States
should accept employment from
or serve any such corporation,
trust or their agents or represen-
tatives for pay or free of charge.
''3. That the acceptance of en-
ployment or service by such Off
cials at the hands of such corpora
tions, trusts or their agents or
representatives, is indiscreet,
against the interests of the COM
mon people, un-Democratic, and
is here denounced as reprehensi-
BILE and in line and sympathy with
corporate greed and combination
of capital in restraint of trade,
and, therefore, detrimental to the
peace and prosperity of the mass
es, and is hereby condemned"
Following is the text of the res
oluGion introduced by Senators
Mayfeld and Holsey, as stated in
the foregoing, and referred to
judiciary No. /:
Whereas, The Democratic
party has for time immemorial
declared itself as opposed to trusts
and all kinds of combinations that
seek to destroy the freedom and
welfare of the people; and
Whereas, The Democratic
party believes that the trusts and
monopoIies are inimical to the
best interest of the people; and
Whereas, We believe that no
man can consistently and con-
scientiously represent the people
and at the same time represent the
trusts, public service corporations
and monopolies; therefore be 1T
Resolved, That it is the sense
of this Senate that no public SER
want should represent. these inter
ests' while in the service of his
people,"
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-01-26
The New Depot Question.

Railroad Commissioner Steve
McNair, together with represen-
tatives of the Illinois Central and
Mississippi Central, had confer
ence in this city Wednesday with
members of the Progressive
Union and other citizens on the
subject of Brookhaven's new de-
pot. The railroad representatives
seem to favor getting together on
the union depot proposition, but
much difference of opinion deVnl-
oped among Brookhayenites as to
exactly where the new passenger
depot should be located. No final
agreement was reached aid anoth-
Ell meeting was appointed for the
first of March. Some say the two
roads will ultimately decide to To-
cate a union depot where the two
lines cross in the northern sub
urbs.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-01-26

Kew. 7. W. Lewis, who was ap-
pointed financial agent of Mill
saps College by the recent Meth
odist conference, will enter suit
for damages against the Western
Union Telegraph Company, on
account Of the omission of one
letter IN the word Not Mr..
Lewis bad telegraphed the presi-
dent Of Millsaps College asking
about his change Of residence
from Tupelo to Jackson. In an
swer Dir. Murrah teIegraphed
Not necessary for you to live in
Jackson. Y When The message
reached Mr.. Lewis it read No,
necessary for you to live IN Jack
son, and Mr.. Lewis at once gave
up his home and went to the ex-
pense of moving to the Capital.
Hence, the suit.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-01-26
A Peoria Stalk
~s=Cutter=.~

Will save you one=t1alf the expense of
getting your land ready for the coming
crop. If your neighbor isn't running
a "PeOria" we will take pleasure in
showing you this implement and nam
ing you close price on same. This
is the season when you must look over
your PIOW Stock and see what you
will need in the line of PIOW Gear.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-01-26
Lawyer Hannah Says They Complied
With the Law.

Editor Leader:-For the infor-
nation of the people whom | rep
resent, L desire to answer that
part of your stock law article that
appeared in Wednesdays paper
which read as follows: The
Leader is advised that the oppo-
nents to the stock law again slept
on the reinstatement granted
them under the last order of the
board and failed to file a bill of
exceptions with the Circuit Court
during the last term, and hence
are again shut out from relief in
that direction.:''
| have been unable to find
where the law makes it the duty
of the people who are opposed to
the stock law to file their bill of
exceptions with the Circuit
Court. The law does, however,
say where the bill of exceptions
shall be filed, and it was filed in
accordance with this law. If
there is any doubt along this line,
the facts are on record and the
law and facts can both be easily
investigated. Your adviser, prob
ably, has also been so fortunate as
to have Judge Wilkinson pass on
this question, and if so, of course
the people who are opposed to the
stock law will know what judg-
menG to expect at his hands.
Respectfully,
7. G. HANNAH.
In a strictly technical sense,
Mr.. Hannah may be correct as to
the, course prescribed for filing
bill of exceptions; but The Lead
er was and is informed that the
privilege of filing bill of excep-
tlons Ky the opponents of the par
tial stock law at the January
meeting of the Board of Supervls-
ors, long after they had forfeited
their legal right to do so by de-
lay, was granted by the members
of the board with the distinct un-
derstanding that the legal ques-
tion raised against the former
action of the board, was to be car
ried by the contestants before
Judge Wilkinson for decision at
the special January term of court,
and thas settle the disputed points
before Feb. 1st, the date when the
original order of the board for a
partial stock law in district No. 1
was to take effect. Hon. T.. P.
Jones, president of board, is The
Leaders authority for this state
ment, but not for the opinion
credited to Judge Wilkinson.
As the stock law contestants
failed to take advantage of the
opportunity and privilege granted
them by the board to get before
Judge Wilkinson at the. January
term, this was the idea The Lead
er intended to convey when it
used the language quoted from us
by Mr.. Hannah. Of course our
language would have been more
lawyer-like and professional, If
we had said that, having been
granted permission by the board
to file bill of exceptions to a
previous decision of the board
after the prescribed time had
passed, they failed to prosecute
an appeal to the Circuit Court
within the time agreed upon Gas
explained above).
We are not a lawyer, but it
seems to, us that the board would
be within its legal rights and that
it will be its duty at its February
meeting, if an appeal to the Cir
cult Court is still intended by the
opponents of the stock law, to re-
seind the order granting them the
privilege of filing their bill Of ex
ceptlons.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-01-26

G.. e. Matthews, Of jackson,
former Receiver of Public Mon
eys at jackson, was il Brookha-
ven the first of the week. Mr..
Matthews confidently predicts
that Mrs. Dunning would be
Brookhaven's next postmaster.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-01-26
Justice Daughtry's Court.

F. S. Swalm-Selling cocaine.
Tried and discharged.
A. j. Spencer-False pretense.
Fined $25 and costs.
Lizzie Blumenthal-Disturb
the peace. Fined $3.50 and costs,
Annie Smith-Assault and bat
terry. Fined 50. so and costs.
Jim Watts-Assault and bat.
terry. Fined S. and costs.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-01-26

Mr.. H. H. Summers and his
two stalwart young sons. Elmer
and Gambrell, paid as a pleasant
call yesterday. The boys we're
much interested i9fhe mechanical
department Of The Leader.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-10-13
iner with the personality Of the

their contents hevdrer with the personality Of the
writer's:
1. "A1r. wishes to tell you that he is unable
to advise you regard coming San Francisco
he touch business affairs here having
been in business for year
If to the city, why not write to
the Young womens Christian association for advicef
They it their principal after girls
situated you are and you would be quite SAFE
Hoping you are disappointed at receiving
further help. am, yours truly
2. Your letter arrived during my absence from
home hope am late in answering.
II very you honorable living in
San Francisco. If you will write what you do
will book you in our employment bureau, also in
the Young womens Christian association. oice
floor 1897 jackson street. Miss manager. The
Young Women's Christian association 1859 OFarrel
street. Mrs Young superintendent
IF be Of further service. please command
Very truly yours
know how reply. girl Of determination can Ger
tanly honest living in San Francisco. but I
speak of situation OF which know little
the Young women's Christian association. 1853 oFar-
re street. this city who 10 competent reliable
woman. would suggest that communic4te with
her personally by letter your case
fairly her advice. Regretting that
action. hoping that Mrs Young prob
lem for you, very sincerely yours,
This letter after several weeks from man
greatly pressed Tor time:
'owipE to pressure 6f7work I have been unable to
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-10-13

EE muoh muSeed Qresseu. vAseAsr not
young girl In a strange etsy. without friends or
innusncet stands q chance q ssznfnx honorable
Fvfn<. believe. has found answer worthy
consideration tns story printed this Mss
Rensad Q younF wornanL 20 years OF age. recently
stranded here under unusual circumstances Within
weeks after her srrtvsi n California she
offered scosrted position OF trust In remunera
ton for which shs receives Q salary generously ads
cuEte 20 her needs.
That ths MIX OF human kindness is still to be found
aErssabIy apparent IN the responses made to her
appeal hy persons OF prominence IN this city.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-10-13
By Wanda Renaud

an writing this account OF my late experience IN
seeking enaDIoynent-I may say, my YET isolated
expsrsence-undsr OF the to
speak. To admit II interesting experience
had supposed. interesting alone. but have
finally induced write OF It publicly. II. It IS
argued recount,ng the experiment made will be
BENEFIT 70 other girls like position I glad
this opportunity.
had never before It necessary to work
a Of supporting myself Therefore ina
tervals. brooding my friendless
trepcation about the Immediate future, but the
whole I was whatever was before me-
Ny position in which many girl before me
found herself. and in which girl may be abso-
lutely that she never viii find herself. was
entirely alone and among strangers. almost
OF money without knowledge OF the ways or
means making It
One a great deal about large cities their
pitfessness toward those in need n par
tIcular. had listened skepticaly talk. 1 had
been told repeatedly that girls permitted
or more surely so. they permitted themseves-to
go the world unprotected seeking their way
they might expect hard knocks plethora insult
That IN Illinois And here IN California,
state OF which had heard much. much that
encouragin IN that regard which knew Moth
ing. left home very suddenly and had come
the western edge OF the continent expecting be
allowed make my home my mothers sister, who
lived a ranch in Alameda county. My mother and
father oted-the latter recently-leaving the
tender mercies of stepmother. whose son. the third
member OF household. heartily detested.
Arriving. however at the town which my
sunt's farm situated. informed that had
died within month That the turning point
me- the my sheltered life, beginning of my
struggle for subsistence
Such, then my prelude, my defense for my -unpro-
tected position. If you like.
The Mecca of My Hopes
A6y thoughts turned naturally toward Francisco
It impossible to return to Chicago. But in
Francisco had not friend. Taking at the
one hotel of the little had arrived at.
assiduousIy during the few all the
cisco papers could obtain. Then made list of Is
names Of people both men and women. who appeared.
Al far as could Judge. be OF prominence and
respected IN the community.
There happening be San Franciscan at the hotel
showed him and asked him IL he thought
people might willing to their influence in my
behait As he looked the list I noticed that he
smiled al some Of However he advised me
to write to all OF them. refused tell me
which names ELECTED his mirth. addressed the
Following letter each the list individually:
4, Dear Sir Cor Madam)-I writing to you because
have been told that you kind and resourceful All
7 wish Is your advice
s 1 came here to live with my on her farm.
few miles out OF the town. but find that she died
month ego and the farm has been taken By strsngers
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-10-13

make earlier acknowledgment your valued note
the 31st ult.
Il ind 1t difficult to answer your well meant inquiry
for the reason chiefly that fail what
sort OF work you would be willing to engage II
you have knowledge of the commercial branches to
quote your expression, that is say, you
able to do stenographc typewriting work, keep
books Of account. will probably 1t difficult
satisfactory living, in way city
There Is undoubtedly great demand for house
ants-cooks. mattresses. ladies' maids maids all
work-and these positions bring very good remunera
tion- The business in the stores very
not high You might be able to ind position
companion to lady OF means. which, perhaps. might
be your liking.
IT should be only too glad to give you any suitable
advice. and 1t will be trouble you
further II be OF service 1t you to
keep in mind that young woman without friends
large city be placed at serious disadvantages. On
the other hand you might be to honorable
living
II have the honor to remain. yours faithfully.
All these letters written by members cubdom
Two OF them from women. would appear think
from their don't know why It did to
me to apply the Young womeus Christian association
But Of course that sssccastons li&s any other. u
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-10-13
Only One of These

available suggestion. Il sact discouraging.
kindly and sympathetic. 49,
Only One of These ~
The other was quite different from all the rest
have not left 1t to the any particular
reason in including it. amusing
and went to make up the entirety experiences
am somewhat OF the opinion that the the writer
was one OF those which the Franciscan smiled
Here It Is:
Dear Little Grill should say your Is Just right
Twenty IS very good Trouble is. you didn't send
picture. You know San Franciscos full Of women But
there ass not enough pretty and they are not
pretty enSeSh. I'd like say, Come. but how 1?
How do 1nAw but what you're sight: II you
don't want YOU here Don't go much Chicago grlies
anyhow. Hate to turn dear. But send
picture I'll opinion and tell
you what to do. Yours arectionately (unti Iater).
This efusion produced by typwrter. 1 am Curl
know whether by stenographer the gentle
whose name signed. In any event. the type
writer good medium quite too elegant. its
articulation too clear, to be authentic
But waiting to have face passed upon by this
connesseur here in San Francisco strange girl
In strange city. earning honorable living by the
sweat Of my and having the good people Of San
Francisco to thank for It
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-10-13

efficient m those In ehargs efficient and
therefore has asghty different every city
in which It IL established However. have learned
that the San Francisco organization stands high
United States and would doubtless have proved
efficiency In my case had made application.
- One Of the two other lettsrs received offered
available suggestion. was. sact discouragins but
kindly and sympathetic. <e4~
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-25
WESTERN FEDERATION
WOULD MAKE PEACE
Acting President Mahoney Labors
Night and Day at GoIdfieId to !.
= Effect compro-
.mise

BY Associated Press
GOIaDFIELD, New. Dec. 24.-If o com;
promise of any nature is possible at this
late day between the Mine Owners asso-
citation and the Western Federation OF
Miners it will be brought about through
the efforts of Acting President Mahoney
of the Western Federation.
Night and day since his arrival here
Sunday last, Mr.. Mahoney has been work
ing on plan to bring about peace with
honor to the Federation. Thus far Mr..
Mahoney's efforts have been confined to
conferences with the executive body of
the local miners union, but today he is
ready to confer with the mine owners.
The privilege has, however, been denied
him thus far. 1t is intimated that the
first conference will be held on Thursday
Capt. L. w. Cox, the governors s personal
representative, left for Reno this morn
ing. He will see Governor Sparks before
his return The mines and mills are being
worked today as usual with about 25O men
altogether at work. No more strike.
breakers are expected before the end of
the week.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-25
MEMBERS OF DUMA GO
ON TRIAL FOR TREASON
Prominent Russians Hope to Escape
Death Penalty, but Expect Sem
tence of Imprisonment
for Short Terms
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press. IS
ST, PETERSBURG. Dec. 24--The trial
of 1859 members of the first duna, who
Signed the Viborg manifesto about eight
cen months ago, calling upon the citizens
of Russia to stand up for their rights for
popular representation and for an i'm
perial parliament, will begin. tomorrow
before the court of appeals.
The former duma members are charged
with high treason and with the promulga-
tion of an appeal to the people calling
upon them to refuse to pay taxes or serve
in the army and navy. The verdict of
guilty is anticipated, as the gist of the
accusation is established by the text of
the manifesto, and only technical de-
fense can be interposed.
But there is no reason to anticipate the
infliction. of the maximum penalty, which
is death. The majority of the defendants
have abandoned all hope of acquittal, but
are looking forward to a light sentence.
such as years Imprisonment or some
similar punishment
The prominence of the accused, how
ever, among whom are Prof. Serge
Mourmtseff, ex-president of the lower
house; Petrankevitcn and many other lib
eral leaders, and the total ineffectiveness
of the Viborg appeal, may induce the gov
ernment to further 1eniency.
Seven of the leading lawyers of Russia,
beaded by Vassill Maklakoff, leader of the
Constitutional Democrats in the second
duma, and M. Talake will appear for the
defense. The prosecution will be con-
Quoted by Crown Attorney Siebert. The
trial is expected to last ten days.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-25
CHRLSTMASTIDE SETS
JUDGE HARD TASK
MOTHERS TEARS GAIN PRoBA.
TloN FOR Ex-coNvIcT
"Good VIII Toward Men" ls Appeal
That Results in Leniency
to Felix Ward,
Thief

A gray-haired mother sat in an obscure
seat in Judge Smiths court yesterday.
A heavy veil concealed her face, but the
shaking of her slight form published her
suffering. A young woman, daughter
sat beside the older woman and held the
withered hand in her softer clasp, keep
ing back her own tears in an effort to
communicate a slight hope, which she
herself did not feel.
A prisoner was brought in for sem
tence. AS he stood before the judge,
he turned slightly and saw his mother
and sister, sitting with bowed heads and
tear-flled eyes. His own face gave
evidence of the remorse he felt, and
Felix Ward, with a sentence of two years
in the penitentiary already marring his
past charged with grand larceny, al
lowed his feelings to have full vent.
Wards attorney pleaded for and ap-
pealed to the court to take into consid-
Grafton the Christmastae.
II hardly know whatSto do with the
case" said the court, with hesitancy
in contrast with his usually prompt de-
csions. He appealed to Deputy District
Attorney North, who said 1t was diff
cult matter and declared he could give
no recommendation.
''And this is Christmas week, too
murmured the judge. 1t was evident
that the heart of the man before whom
thousands of criminal cases are tried
yearly was touched.
1.-THE proceedings are suspended" he
finally decided "and this man will be put
on probation for three years, under di.
rection of the probation officer.
II am going to hear about you every
IlttlesSfi Sfiiles he said to- Ward. and L
/ hear Of yo,iS getting drunk I'll send yor
to San Quentin. If there is a spark Of
manliness in you let 1T show itself"
The son walked from the court room
The mother and sister followed, and as
they passed the bench each tried to
smile her thanks through the tears, but
the court did not see. His head was
bowed deeply over the papers before
him.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-25
CHINESE PROMISED
BETTER GOVERNMENT
Edict from Thrsne Holds Out Hope
of Constitutional Reforms, but
No Definite Date Is
Named
Ey Associated Press.

Ey Associated Press.
PEKING, Dec. 24.-A long edict, equivo-
cal in tone, has been issued by the
throne. 1t expresses the earnest hope
that eventually constitution will be
given to the people, but no date is fixed.
1t asserts the hopelessness of efforts to
make the country powerful, and declares
that the peoples voice must not be raised
higher in its demand for constitution.
but that the people must be satisfied that
the first step looking to the formation of
parliament has been taken by the re-
cent creation of the government council,
together with the provincial assemblies.
The Tsu Cheng luan, or government
council, has been celebrating since 1t
was established several months ago. but
so far the provincial assemblies to which
the edict refers are non-existent. The
Chinese people have not received the
promises of representative government
with the same confidence as they were
received abroad. where there seems to be
misapprehension as to the nature of the
measures so far adopted.
The edict declares that the chief prob
lem relates to control of agitations. and
orders the boards of the interior and jus
tice to name constitutional commission
to frame law for the regulation of po-
litical societies.