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The Washington times., 1907-05-21
CIARDI KILLED
IN ELECTRIC CHAIR

AUBURN. N. Y. My Flour an
plications OF he electric current we're
required today to execute Carlo Ciardi.
sentenced at ithaca for me murder Of
Luigi Peril The first shoek of 1850
volts was continued for a full minute
but the doctors were not satisfied. and
again the current was applied AS a
precautionary measure two additional
shocks of three to four seconds were adj
ministered at tW o-m!nute intervals
b. Ciardi went to his death without n
sign of emotion. He walked TO the
death chamber with the greatest ur-
concern, placed himself in the chair.
and rested his hands easily on the arms
Ciradi killed his fellow-cOuntryman TO
obtain $50 which Peril had saved TO
bring his sweetheart to the United states
from Italy.
The Washington times., 1907-05-21
Waited Too Long.

This is a most interesting story,
which comes with variations from
New York aud Philadelphia. to the
effect that the standpat influences
in the Republican party are getting
ready TO make a determined fight
against the nomination of Secretary
Taft. The Secretary is suspected of
being irregular" on tariff, which
means, in the view of orthodox stand
patters, that he is guilty of the
gravest of all political crimes. So
he IS TO be opposed for the nominal
ton, the preference of the Chinese
wall economists being for Cannon
or Fairbanks.
1t was inevitable that the tariff
would break into this 1908 Republi-
can contest sooner or later. A big
element of Republicans have be-
heved that the party was playing
great politics when 1t refused TO
give any consideration to tariff
throughout the administration of a
President known to favor revision.
The Presidents personal prediIec-
ton was relied upon TO keep a lot
Of revisionists in good nature, hop
ing that later he would do some
thing for the schedules. So the end
of his Administration is at hand.
revision is not in the program, and
the most that is promised is that
the President viii, if possible, get n
pledge of revision written into the
1905 platform.
The high-Jariff interests are, on
the whole, the most selfish and the
least patriotic in the country. They
are devoted 10 the Republican party
while it is working for them. No
longer. If the Republican party
gets away from them. they will will
ingly split it, They have at hand
the obvious opportunity to prevent
tariff Legislation until 1912, and
there is indication in current deveI-
opments that they may undertake to
accomplish just this.
The tariffites want first, of course,
a Republican President who will
stand firmly against revision. If
they fail to nominate that, they can
just as effectually block revision by
splitting the party and letting a
Democrat go to the White House.
They know, and so does everybody
else. that a Democratic President
and House could never get tariff
bill forced through a Republican
Senate; and they know. further
more, that the Senate is irrevocably
Republican at least till 1912. Moth
ing short of a death-rate that would
smash every insurance company in
the world could change the political
complexion of the Senate before
1912.
The Republican Senate might be
forced to pass a Republican tariff
bill; might be forced to it, under
whip and spur of Executive insist
ence and the party's pledges. But it
will never pass the bill of n Demo-
cratic House and a Democratic
President.
The business of revision has been
shunted off, pushed along into the
future, year after year, until at last
it threatens disaster to the Republic
can party.
The Washington times., 1907-05-21
OVER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY.

Since those we love ard those we hate
With all things mean and all thing:
great
Pass in a desperate disarray
over the hills and Tar away.
II must be. dear. that late or soon.
Out OF the ken OF the watching moon,
We shall abscond with Yesterday
over the hills and far away.
What does il matter? AS 1 deem.
We shall but follow as brave a dream
AS ever smiles a wanton May
over the hills and far away.
We shall remember. and. in pride.
Fare forth fulfilled and satisfied,
Into the land OF Ever-and-Aye,
over the hills and FAR away.
w. E. Henley.
The Washington times., 1907-05-21
@FOUR GEORGES on ENeLANp.

The -Four Georges" OF England were
also kings Of Hanover. a province OF
RUSSIA. formerly an Independent Ger
man state OF 1900 square miles. The
German Federal Council however. de-
cldec last month, for the second time
that an English duke cannot become
relgning duke OF Brunswick unless he
VIII renounce his claim 10 the throne
OF Hanover. II ceased 10 exist in 1866
penalty for ightiug with Austria The
rather OF the present Duke OF Cumber-
land. grandson of George III. was then
King OF Hanover. He had received the
throne on the Death OF William " In
The Washington times., 1907-05-21
BABCOCK
WITH LOVING CUP
Former Chairman of House
Committee on District
Honored by Friends.

Joseph w. Babcock, former Repre-
sentative IL Congress, and for twelve
wears chairman of the House Committee
ON the District of Columbia, was pre-
sented with a massive silver loving cup
nv some Of his washington friends, at
his home, 1 B street northwest.
The cup was a token of the esteem
and gratitude in which Mr.. Babcock is
held by the business men and officials
of the District of Columbia for his long
and efficient service as chairman Of the
committee that shapes the legislation
affecting the National Capital. To MS
wife the power behind the throne,
the party presented handsome COM
bination silver pocketbOck and card
case.
Brainard H. Warner. who was the
originator Of the move to present the
loving cup. opened the speech-m KIM
with the remark that a few OF Mr.. Bah
cocks friends had gathered there to
show their respect and esteem Of him
He then pulled the loving cup from its
cover, showing the cup filled with fifty
seven magnificent roses. fifty-seven be-
ing the number Of years Mr.. Babcock
has lived.
In presenting the cup formally Com
missioner Mcfarland made the formal
presentation address, speaking In glow
ing terms of Mr.: Babcock's labors in
behalf of the District.
Mr.. Babcock replied in happy vein,
complimenting the men present on the
growth of the National Capital, and
thanking them for their appreciation or
his services.
Commissioner West made a witty
speech, presenting Mrs. Babcock with
the purse and cardcase, saying she,
was recognized as the good and power
full influence in Mr.. BabcOck's life
Others who spoke. praising Mr. Bah
cocks legislative work were Judge
Charles g. BuEdy. president of the CO.
lumbia Heights Citizens Association:
William H. Saunders, DR.. William c.
Woodward, Health officer; DR.. Richard
I<ingsman, and +. Southland Parker.
president of the Metropolitan National
Bank
The Washington times., 1907-05-21
COST OF A MUDDY DAY.

It has been calculated that the cost of
muddy day in London is sornthiug
like $4,000. This is not surprising. says
fewer than thirty-two tons of mud arc
carried about from place to place on
the wheels of carts and carriages and
horses hoofs. After a wet day the dry
mud brushed rom peoples clothing
amounts to fifteen tons. and a very
similar amount Is shaken out of the
door mats. City mud, however. has its
good points. The shoeblack increases
his earnings in the muddy weather. and
new silk hats and dresses and boots and
shoes are each and all the direct out
come OF its destructive qualities
The Washington times., 1907-05-21

- our esteemed contemporary. the Chi
cago Tribune. which is showing strong
symptoms Of joining the Fairbanks
movement, and which has come out
squarely against any more Roosevelt
ism. presents an alluring view Of the
Vice President. 1t says he isn't chilly
and distant. but rather so radiant OF
warmth and cheer that one is tempted
to believe that, had he been able 10
confine his engagements TO his own
State this season, HoOsierdom could
have made no complaint Of a late and
cold spring.
The Washington times., 1907-05-21

when bad weather threatens, they
often mount up in the air, and we
find them dashed to the earth,
wounded or killed, by hailstones or
raindrops."
With caution characteristic of the
scientist, Herr Lendlmayr does not
dismiss the possibility of connec-
ton between the conduct of these
creatures and good weather. Rather
doubtfully, he passes it along from
birds, frogs, and fishes to the in
sects Here is what he says on that
score:
The possibility is not 10 be summarily
dismissed that many species OF animals
(particularly the insects) sense electric
waves emanating from distant storms,
the local electrical tension. the ionlzlng
OF the atmosphere, the permeabiity OF
higher air strata to light In smau
waves. and the atmospheric pressure.
as well as moisture and temperature,
and by certain combinations OF such
perceptions are refexively led to spe-
cial actions that stand on casual re-
lation to the coming weather.
But Uncle Josh and Aunt Mary
would as leave give up their old
weather signs altogether as depend
upon local electrical tension" or
1.-The ionizing of the atmosphere" or
"the permeability of higher air strata
TO light in small waves" and then
come only to 1.-The possibility is not
TO be summarily dismissed" They
want to know when it's goin' to
rain.
The Washington times., 1907-05-21

A man in Philadelphia is out in
declaration that II President Roosevelt
is really responsible for the new Ger
man tariff agreement, and II that agree
ment does as much harm 20 this coun-
try as some people are fearful II may
do. then President Roosevelt may some
day be known as the most unpopular
Of Presidents. Now, can't you just see
the Chief Executive trembling at the
thought Of such an outcome.
The Washington times., 1907-05-21
OLD CHICAGO SETTLER,
WILLIAM WOOL, DIES

CHICAGO. May H--WHIiam Wool
l09 Elburn avenue. an old settler IN
Chicago and one OF the organizers of
the Catholic Order of Foresters. il
dead at the age OF sixty-scven. In his
early life he was a lake sailor. but for
the past forty years he has been en-
ployed in the store OF J. V. Farweu &
20. PNEUMONIA was the immediate
cause Of death
the Holy Family Church Tnterrnent
will be at Mt Carmel
The Washington times., 1907-05-21
washington Society Girls

When Hughey Kernan's Washington
Society Girls opened the week yester-
day az the New Lyceum with a score
or more OF pretty girls breathing space
was at premium. The management
gives you your moneys worth with this
performance. II il never did before. II
time. The two burlesques. levi in Ia
pan and The Third Degree" have
been seen here before. but were extra
ordinarily well acted. The olio IS short
but is exceedingly good. and the Lynott
sisters orfer the best of the speciality
work The Ward trip was very good
also Honan and Kearney- and KarltOn's
studies in art were superb. The chorus
Is one OF exceptional beauty and really
sings unusually well
The Washington times., 1907-05-21

fred Morgan, a rich trader OF Honolulu.
IS the husband Of another. and Jameg
". w. Brewster. Of Elizabeth. n. J. is
the husband OF Miss Madeline. Mrs
William y HenshaH Of San Francisco
and Mrs. Arthur tombstone, OF Homo
lulu. accounted the IovelIest. are all CT
the sisterhood.
The Washington times., 1907-05-21

Nevertheless, these gentlemen who are
begging Theodore Roosevelt 10 with
hold his consent from a proposed State
constitution on the ground that IL is
radical. are making themselves a bit
ridiculous and giving the President a
chance 10 do the same Tor himself.
The Washington times., 1907-05-21

While Uncle Joseph Is nOsing around
New York with such obvious interest,
il will be as well for people in charge
Of other booms than the Uncle Joseph
boom 10 keep their eyes on him.
The Washington times., 1907-05-21

The strombon and Aetna volcanoes
are doing their best 20 create a di-
version, but everybody persists in keep
ing eyes glued on Ohio.
The Washington times., 1907-05-21

Self-respecting photographers will re-
frain from illusions to the number OF
Mr.. Hummers cell.
The Washington times., 1907-05-21

The impression that March got push
ed over into May this year Is entirely
wrong. March can always be relied upon
to bring a little weather OF desirable
sort
The Washington times., 1907-05-21
Rich Afong'S Daughters
Fight HaHb1eed Mother
Foz ChInQnlan'S Wealth

HONOLULU, May 1.-THE Along mil
lions are to be dragged into court. The
Chinese traders daughters and their
foreign husbands are now trying 70
prove the mother incompetent, and &C
divide the vast wealth Of the father
among themselves.
Mrs. !. NJ Riggs. one Of the thirteen
Oriental beauties, brought suit to bring
the matter into court. and the answer
of her sister, Mrs. Emmeline NJ. Ma
COON. Just filed. insures its speedy trial.
At Pistols Point.
They have contended that Mrs. Along.
who is now quite old. and living peace
fully in the magnificent house which
her husband built outside the city. Is
not only enfeebled in mind, but under
the control of Full. her Japanese scr
want She is OF Spanish, Portuguese,
and Hawaiian blood.
The mothers story is different Soon
after Mrs. Riggs, Mrs. Magoon. Mrs
r r. Stockert. and Mrs A. S Hum
phreys, with their husbands, had visited
her. she said that four Of her daugh-
ters and sons-ia-law tried 10 force aer.
at the point OF a pistol. 10 sign away
her rights in the property Mrs. Magoon
uses this accusation as proof that her
mother is deranged-
beaten by two Of the sons-in-law. This
is also denied.
Along Girls Husbands.
Miss Eta became the wife Of Rear
Ady,,frai WHITING. Mice Taessa l. -
The Washington times., 1907-05-21
Along Girls Husbands.

Miss Eta became the wife Of Rear
Admiral Whiting; Miss Jessie is now
Mrs Howard G. l. Morton. and lives in
Seattle; Lieut.. Andrew J. Dougherty,
U. s. A, married Miss Martha; ]. Al
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01
Receivers Sale.

By virtue of the authority vested in
me as receiver of the goods, chattels
and all other property of the Guntown
Mercantile Company, by a decree rem
dered on the 9Th day of January, 1907.
BY Honorable l. T. Blnnt, Chancellor
Of the Third Chancery D,s.rict of Mis-
sissirpi, | will as such receiver, in front
of the store house door in the town of
Guntown, in Lee county, Mississippi,
lately occupied by said Guntown Mer-
camille Company as a ~storehouse, on
Thursday, the 7th day of February,
1907, within legal hours, expose for
sale, foy cash, to the highest bidder at
public outcry, the entire stock Of dry
goods, notions and all other goods which
said goods invoice about Sis, 900 90, an
inventory of which is now or file with
G. w. Long, Clerk of the Chancery
Court of said county.
Anyone desiring to examine said stock
Of goods before the day of sale, may
do so by applying to said receiver at
Guntown This January 10th, 1907.
L.aH. DABBS, Receiver.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01
Corona

Little Elsie, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dan White, is convalescing from
a severe attack of catarrhal fever
Mr.. Will Blackwell has bought and
moved to the H. B. Brownlee home
stead. Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Mayhem
of Molina visited Mrs. Maybens par,
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Blackwell, two
days last week.-Our Sunday school
under the efficient management OF
Prof. H. A.. Stokes is doing well. The
attendance is bettef than it has been
for a number of years. The Corona
camp of w. O. w. as was expected
made a great success of the entertain
ment and ceremony of installation to
which the public was invited The
spacious hall was crowded with friends
Of the order who enjoyed the occasion
very much The program and music
were a delight to all, and the ~installa'
ton was grand. After prayer by Rev.
Turner the past consul called the off.
GERS elect to the stump where they
formed q circle and the past consul ir
a very impressive ceremony related tC
all and to each the duties of his station
and the Importance of his doing his
work well, and then in an impressive
ceremony installed them in their sever
al positions. The new officers are: H.
A Stokes, G. G.; ]. R. Gibson, A. V;
E Blackwell, banker; Jesse H. MCGEE.
clerk; J. H. Wade, D. F. Smith and c.
w. Vandiver, managers; w. B. Hol
land, physician; R. H. Hickey, escort
S. l.. Epting. Waterman; j. j. Pruitt
sentry.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01
Trustees Sale Of Land

Whereas by the terms of a certain
deed of trust executed by Boliver @.
Shields, Jennie 0 Shields and C L Bry-
son on Dec. 80, 1905, duly acknow-
lodged on that date, filed for record in
the office of the Chancery Clerk of Lee
county, Miss, on January 3rd 1906,
and recorded in Deed Record Book IA
at page 426. | was named and appoint
ed as trustee and the title to certain
lands therein described was vested in
me for the purpose of the trust therein
declared. And, whereas the said par
ties above named have made default in
the payment of the note tor $500. 0Oby
said deed of trust secured to be paid to
the Bank of Pittsboro, which became
due and payable on Dec, 80, 1906. And.
whereas the said Bank of Pittsboro
has demanded of me the execution OF
the said trust for the satisfaction OF
the said Indebtedness.
Now therefore, persuant to the power
vested in me as trustee / will on Tues
day the 26th day of February 1907 at
the ~postoffice door in the town of Gun
town, in Lee county Miss, within legal
hours offer for sale at public foutcry to
the highest bidder for cash the follow
ing lands lying and being in the county
of Lee, State of Mississippi, to-wit:
The south half (S3) Of the northwest
quarter IN w y of section twenty-four
(Sec 24) township seven Ct range
five Or 81 E.
The north half (Na) of the southwest
quarter Is WD of section "a Is 24)
of township seven CID of Range five
Or s. E.
The south half IS a)<of the northeast
quarter (NED of section t~wenty-threee
lSec 23) of township seven Ct y OF
range five Or s. E and go acres off OF
the east end of the north half (Na) OF
the southeast quarter Is e II of sec
ton twenty-three (Sec 23) township
seventh y. range five (R 81 q.
The said lands will be first offered
separately and then as al entirety in
manner and form provided by law.
Witness my hand this January "a, 1907
&c NORTON. Trustee
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01
Verona

After a visit of several days to rela-
tives in Nettleton, Miss Ola Roberts
and little Gladys Burdine have returned.
Mrs. Mary Walker and little son,
Cleon, spent last week in Shannon, the
guests Of Mrs. Wa ier's uncle, John
Alternately. The many friends of Mr..
and Ms. j. A. Kennedy were delight
ed to have a visit from them Sunday
Misses Sallie Cason and Rosebud
Thomas spent Saturday and Sunday
with relatives in Nettleton. Miss EN-
ma Sisk went % Tupelo Friday night
to visit her fathers family. Miss Icy
Watson visited her home folks at Gun
town the last of the week.-Little Jen-
ME May Carmen gave to her friends a
beautiful violet entertainment %celebrat-
ing her tenth birthday on the after
moo of January 26. At the appointed
time there were no tardy arrivals, each
INT being anxious to get there on time
to e his hostess and present his pres
ent. They were entertained through
olt the afternoon with music and
games Of different kinds. The dining
room was beautifully decorated with
violets with tiny green candles in
groups of ten. Here they were served
dainty refreshments and presented
with a violet basket containing sweets.
The last present given to the little girl
of ten vas a pretty signet ring pre-
sented by her mother. Long will the
memory Of this happy occasion linger
in the minds of the little friends that
attended it.-Mlss Velmer Crazy enter
tanned the Verona music club delight.
fully at her home Thursday afternoon.
A delightful and entertaining program
was given, after which delicious re-
freshments we're served by the Misses
Nina Spencer, Imogene Kincannon and
Velmer Crazy.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01
Nonresident Notice
State of Mississippi

State of Mississippi
To jim Wall, Al Wall, Maggie Wall
and Willie Wall, children Of Mrs Ans
Wall, deceased, Mrs Allie Brook,
Miss Nellie Brook. and the other
children of ] Brook, deceased, whose
names, ages and number are unknown
whose postofice address is unknown,
but supposed to be near Grand Saline,
Texas, Defendants.
You are commanded to appear before
the Chancery Court of the county of
lee, in said State, on the 3rd Monday
of March A. D., 1907, to defend the
suit in said Court of j. r. Brook, ct al,
asking for a sale of certain lands be-
longing to j. A. J.. Brook, deceased,
wherein you are defendants.
This 21st day of January A. d.. 1907.
G. w. LONG, Clerk
ANDERSON & LONG, Sol. Compt.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01
Non Resident Notice

State of Mississippi to Mrs. Jane
billiard. Mrs. Bette Settler, and Mrs.
Judy Smith. Joe Dixon, and all un-
known heirs of Mrs. Mary Dixon, Jack
Browning, and unknown heirs of Mrs.
Bette Robins, deceased, and unknown
heirs of John Hardin, and the unknown
heirs of Will Hardin, and for George
Hardin, Martha Hardin, Mark Ed Har-
din, Henry Scales, Icie Scales and -
Scales, and husband of Mrs. Fannie
Scales, deceased, and for all other un-
known heirs at law of Mark Hardin ST.,
deceased, defendants:
You are commanded to appear before
the chancery court of the county OF
Lee. in said state, on the third Monday
of March A.. d. 1907, to defend the
suit in said court of heirs of Hugh R.
Miller, ct al, about the sale OF certain
stock in M. & O. railroad company,
wherein you are defendants.
This 26th day of January, A. d. 1907.
G. w. LONG, clerk.
Anderson & Long, Solicitors Complt.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01
Notice of Bond Sale

Notice is hereby given that the Mud
Creek Swamp land commissioners of
Lee county will on Monday the 25th
day of Feb. 1907 in front of the court
house door in the city of Tupelo, Miss,
at 2 O'Clock p. M, sell at public cutlery
to the highest responsible bidder for
cash, the 9th bond of the Mud Greek
series buying for 1890. Due Dec. 81
1912, with 6 interest coupons attached
for $50. 40 each Done by order Of the
Board This Sept 1st 1906.
M. A. REESE,
j. S. THOMPSON
Commissioners Of Mud Creek Swamp
Land District.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01
Rusk

Mr.. Cole now occupies the old resi-
dence of Mr.. l.. D Evans. Miss Betty
Dodson is spending the winter with her
sister, Mrs. Cox, at Dallas.-Mr. and
Mrs. Pettigrew entertained a large
number Of young people one evening
last week.-Mr. Joe Laney has a phon-
ograph and the boys are wearing him
out these cold nights.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01

Fertilizer made by Tennessee Valley
Fertilizer Company builds up the land,
makes big crops on fewer acres. Pro-
gressive farmers Isl it everywhere.
Write them at Florence, Alabama.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-09-29
USELESS MALICE.

Though the telegraph strike is dead
and almost forgotten by the general
public. as well as by the arrangements
of the great companies, the local office
of the Western Union. and perhaps
other local offices elsewhere. are re-
minded of it by a species of annoying.
but futile lawlessness.
There is a frequent interruption Of
the wires between here and the coast.
supposed to be caused by sympathet-
ic railroad operators. who break into
the Associated Press report so fire.
quently as to derange the service.
They inject letters or words into the
report TO the confusion of the receiv-
ing operator and now and then send
in the message "Scab.' Efforts have
been made to detect the scoundrels
who are engaged in this work. but so
far without success.
II these tactics were necessary to
the winning of strike, from one point
of view at least, they might be excus-
able. but they can have no effect al
all upon the controversy with the tele-
graph companies which decline to rec
ognize even the existence of a strike
They are annoying only to those who
might have felt some sympathy with
the operators, but who would soon
cease to entertain such a sentiment.
and who would easily be brought TO
believe that the sooner and the more
roughly and permanently the strike Is
crushed, the better.
The better class of the striking tel
egraphers we do not believe counten-
ances practices which can injure only
the public without disturbing in tine
slightest degree the serenity of the
telegraph companies.
But it is the old story over again.
When lawlessness attends a strike it
ia usually traced not TO the striking
lsborers themselves. but to class of
sympathizers who labor only with
their jaws.