davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1908-01-31

some 1900 shipwrecked men and
women, and they saved property
valued at $685. 400. The cost Of
the service for the twelvemonth
was. in round numbers, $1,SOO'oOO-
From the time the service was in
troduced, in 1871, up to the end OF
last June the total number of lives
saved was in the vicinity of 10000
and the total value of property
nearly 100000 900. Such achieve
ments, as the President says, have
won worldwide renown, but they
have not won the due appreciation
of the peoples representatives at
Washington.
What is the result? ''The once
excellent team work of the life
savers" the President reports. $50
important where combined physical
effort is required, has consequently
deteriorated and the former stand
ard cannot be regained in the pres
ent circumstances OF late it has
been found practically impossible
to secure material of any kind for
recruiting the crews at many of the
stations. In fact, nearly all of the
thirteen districts of the service are
seriously crippled in this respect
and the eligible lists from which
the crews must be selected are
wholly insufficient to Eli the vacan-
cies occurring"
This is Fundamentally not a senti
mental but a highly practical mat
ter involving life and property. II
the service, because of inadequate
and unattractive revar Is, continues
to decline, sooner or later the re
suits viii be deplorable. Either T.,
increasing the pay or by granting
| pensions TO men disabled in the per
Torrance OF their duty the service
should be made at least sufficiently
attractive to have a complement
OF reliable men at every station.
The Washington times., 1908-01-31
Good Work Unappreciated.

There was no mincing of terms in
the Presidents message to the Sen
ate in favor of pensioning the mem
bers of the life-saving service.
your treatment of them" he says
TO the members Of Congress, sis
gravely discreditable to US as a ma
ton"
The present ife-saving establish
ment includes 278 stations-2OO on
the Atlantic coast, II on the Pacific,
60 on the Great Lakes and one at
the falls on the Ohio river near
Louisville. During the last fiscal
year the life-savers reported for
duty at 347 disasters. They saved
nearly 1000 lives; they succored
The Washington times., 1908-01-31
Out on the Farms.

The straw vote" is poor wealth
er guide to the political farmer.
But that Just reported by the Chi
cago Tribune may be regarded with
out a squirt for one of its fore
casts.
Five thousand letters of inquiry
were mailed by our contemporary
to picked men-men of intelligence
and standing in the professions, in
trade, on the farms, actively in
politics or indifferently out of poll
tics, from Portland to Portland.
The Washington times., 1908-01-31
Opposition Slight.

'The committee so lar has heard prac-
ucalIy no opposition to the adjustment
OF the Board Of Education, except from
those persons expecting to be direct
benedciaries by continuing the present
system There has been some objection
raised to having the appointment made
by the Commissioner Of Education
rather than by the Board OF District
COmmi ssiOneTs. on the ground that il
takes away rights Of the District. How
ever, this objection is more sentimental
than real Peculiarly the same persons
who opposed the bill two years ago are
now applauiing j., and opposing the
present bill
The newspapers that are opposing
this bill use practically the same IAN
guage tnat they did two years ago. II
may take away something from a GER
tain few Of the District. but OF the $50,
900 people Of the District very few have
ever had anything TO ST. about the Sc
lection Of a Superintende L The great
majority OF the people a Q more con-
cerned in the kind OF a superintendent
we have rather than where he comes
from or VINO appoints him"
The Washington times., 1908-01-31
RUSSELL
NAMED AS PASTOR
Cardinal Appoints Him
Head Of St. PatiCk'S
Parish.
Selection Forecast in The
Times Some Days
Ago.

As forecast in The Times some days
ago, the Rev. William T. Russell,
secretary to Cardinal Gibbons has been
appointed pastor Of St Patricks Church
10 succeed the late Rev. D. ]. Stafford.
Cardinal Gibbons announced his selsc-
ton OF Father Russell last night IN
Baltimore, Immediately after his return
from Boston
Father Russell viii come to wash
fngton in about two weeks time and
viii be formerly presented 10 the con-
gregatfon by the cardinal the last Sun
dav in February. He viii preach his
first sermon as pastor OF St Patrick's
the first Sunday in March
Father RusselPs selection as the sue
cessor to DR.. Stafford has been q. GER
tainty since last Monday, the day OF
the examination held in St Mary's
Seminary Of candidates for the posi-
ton.
Received With Satisfaction.
The selection Of Father Russell has
been received with unanimous satisfdC-
ton in the congregation. SO little was
known of the Cardinals view on the
matter Of a successor 10 Dr.. stafford
that even priests who are close TO the
Cardinal could give no intimauOn IS
to his choice. Priests both here and in
Baltimore had no idea Of who might be
his choice. When the announcements
was made IN The Times several days
ago that Father Russell would probably
be the new pastor. II came as a sur
prise. Father Russells name had not
been connected with the place TO any
degree.
Many rumors were heard here ana n
Baltimore concerning other priests oOL
none could be verified. While no formal
announcement could be made by Inc
Times as 10 Fathers RUssells appoint
ment by the cardinal because the latter
had not then announced IL, II was GER
! fa,n at that time that Father Russell
had been chosen and would come 10
direct the parish of which DR.. STAFFORD
| had been the director.
No Non-Catholic Missions.
The announcement that Father Rus
sell Will come to washington with the
purpose OF establishing non-CathOlic
missions. making st. Patrick's the
HEADQUARTERS, was premature. Father
/ RusseITs immediate plans do not in
cIude The establishment Of non-Cath-
Ole missions mere For some time he
4 had planned to establish such a church
/ i'm Baltimore, but 50 far there have
/ been none made for a similar inStitu-
/ ton in washington. Father Russell s
entire attention will be given TO the
| administration OF the affairs OF St.
/ PatTick's Church.
The Washington times., 1908-01-31
What Congress Did
IN THE SENATE.

President Roosevelt's special message
dealing with various labor and cor
pCratiOu questions occupied an hour
and n quarter Of the beginning of the
Senate session this morning.
After the reading Of the message Sen
ator JEFF Davis OF Arkansas moved
that JOC0O extra copies be printed
saving it was the best Democratic
doctrine ne ever heard in a Republi-
can source The motion prevailed.
On motion of Senator Lodge it was de-
cided to adjourn until Monday at the
close Of today's session
The Senate District Committee author
tied Senator Burkett to make faV-
Orable report on the Deliver bill 10
reorganfze the school system OF
washington.
The Washington times., 1908-01-31

Because a man offered to kiss her
a Philadelphia woman jumped out Of
a second story window and broke her
leg. We have always Selt that it would
startle a Philadelphia woman, but never
thought one would jump away from it.
The Washington times., 1908-01-31
IN A SMALL WAY.

Thg brewers may advance the price Of
II Won would add q share to human
cheer
Inst advance tie price of one
~ some foater who's begun
To tel a tale tha- sounds a niue queer
indianapolis News.
The Washington times., 1908-01-31

japanese artists arc said 20 be able
to make the most out Of flowers We
know some American florists who might
be able to give them a few pointers at
that
The Washington times., 1908-01-31

Another blow at mans Tightsl A
Cleveland woman's habit OF searching
her husbands pockets every night has
just saved him from being sent TO jail
for theft. Now every woman VIII think
il a part OF her wifely duty to do the
same thing.
The Washington times., 1908-01-31

Strange story. that about the man
who couldn't get pulled out one-QUarter
Of an inch in New YORK so that he
could join the police force. He surely
didn't try an evening along Broadway.
The Washington times., 1908-01-31

While The new Office building Of the
House may not need special police
men there IS no doubt but it will need
a referee now and then.
The Washington times., 1908-01-31

It was hard luck enough in the FIRST
place for a man TO fan thirty feet
through a slzylght, as happened in Bat
tie Greek, Mich, but when he landed
right in an operating room. where the
surgeons were all ready with knives
drawn. fate was rather rubbing It in
on him
The Washington times., 1908-01-31

Another mine disaster in West VIr-
ginia- And. OF course. just as soon as
&. was all over, a half dozen inspectors
were rushed TO the scene. Great com
fort 10 the victims and their stricken
families.
The Washington times., 1908-01-31

Anti-Bryanites profess to feel no sur
prise that more gold bricks have been
found in Nebraska
The Washington times., 1908-01-31

Gothamites now figure that they are
q little bit ahead every time a Morse
or HeinZe bank fails.
The Washington times., 1908-01-31

odd that Just as England is beginning
To hear more and more Of talk with
spirits. talk in this country has TO get
along with less and less aid from spirits.
The Washington times., 1908-01-31

Now that Mr.. Hughes has. his wood
all sawed he should begin to cut some
ice.
The Washington times., 1908-01-31

Minneapolis is all torn up over me
offer OF a baby by q thcateT there as a
T7rize in a rahIe. The Married WOmen's
Union is furious over what they call
an attack on their inaIenable rights.
The Washington times., 1908-01-31

In this age the Bethlehem angels
hymn Is the motto that is hung up
under the teu-inch guns
The Washington times., 1908-01-31
DRY NOW.

I'm looking for a dry climate"
Try Georgy. Exchange.
The Washington times., 1908-01-31

What a ticket Tom lawson and Tom
Watson would make.
The Washington times., 1908-01-31

Maybe the success Of the Florida
Bryan VIII put to flight the political
hoodoo that has rested on the other
enc.
The Washington times., 1908-01-31

of white schools, the assistant super
intendcnt Of COlOreG schools. and seCrc-
tary Of the board, a director Of public
schools 10 be appointed by the COmmls-
aloncr Of Education OF the United
States, and accordingly, in the law ds
10 now stands, this officer would be
substituted for those officers as named
In the law.
Your committee has considered to
a great extent the question OF who
thought that IL would be an improper
burden TO impose upon the President
Of the United States.
Keep Commissioners Out.
I'VE have also doubted the wisdom.
in the face Of existing conditions. Of
leaving the appointment TO the Commits
siOners OF the District Of Columbia, for
they Won at Cnce have precipitated
upon them all the factionaI strife and
local pOlit cal prejudices that has here.
IoIore been 50 detrimental 70 school
interests. Your committee has there
lore believed that the appointment OF
THIS director. should be placed In the
hands or the Commissioner Of Educa-
Lloh OF Jhe United states. a man who
must always be very eminent in school
Work ana acquainted with all the best
school men throughout the country.
AT the lime Of the passage OF the
r4l'BIA law heretofore referred TO ia
lJJO. the belief was cherished that the
supervising principals, for which there
seems 10 be no very sufficient excuse,
should eventually be eliminated. Your
committee believes II wise at this time
10 abolish the office OF supervising
principal The result Of this viii be 10
DO IN further degree what the original
! bill attempted TO do, 70 couple the
schools Up 10 the head Of the system
more directly.
Brings System Closer Together.
AT the time Of he enactment Of that
law II was found that the local teach
ing force was 50 far removed from the
/ head Of the schools that there was much
/ lost motion between the management OF
| the schools and the teaching force. The
law of 1906 eliminated some OF these
I tgggle joints so 10 speak. The abol-
lshmeut of the thirteen supervising pTin.
cipals still further tightens UP the sys-
Z tenn and brings the principal OF the
grade schools directly up 10 the Director
I OF Education.
/ The original bill brought the higf
schools into this relation by putting tbs
principal of such school in entire con.
/ troll OF his school, both executive and
educational, subject only 20 be SuDeT1u
3 teudeut OF Schools. Your committt,
& believes that IL Is better TO bring tht
( grade schools into the same relation
( ana 10 put no one between the heat
/ Office and the principal OF the school.
/ The bill provides that the Directo
/ OF Education shall be given seven as
/ sistants directors, two or whom shall
/ be cOlOTeC. J. IS believed that witt
/ proper care IN the appointment OF thes
/ assistants a very effective organization
/ Of the second system can be effected
This bill In no wise Affects the teach
Ing force. and In no wise affects the re
Culrements Of examination for employ
meut or promotion, and IN no wise af
. 1ects the salary schedules which hav
heretofore been adopted for the teach
ing force.
The Washington times., 1908-01-31

s'Your committee believes that it
would be better to impose the respOn-
sibilitv Of the entire educational end
Of the school work Of the District Of
Columbia in a single person. profess
sional educator-and togOve him en-
tire authority and hold him entirely
responsible.
THE bill as reported substitutes for
the Board of Education, the superin-
tendent, the assistant superintendent
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-05-22
STAFF OFFICERS COMMISSIONED.

Acting Gov, Manship has signed
the commissions Of the following
who have been appointed as mem
bcrs Of the staff Of Maj. Gen S. R,
keesIer, commanding the state ma
tlonal guard:
William F. Scales, Macon, lieu
tenant coIopel, inspector-general; W.
S, Nardaman, Greenwood, major,
commiSsary; f. W. Nall, Jackson,
quartermaster; +. II. Magruder,
Vlcksburg, major, ad iutant-general's
Gus Aron, Greenwood,
captain and commissary; Sam Stein,
Greenwood, first lieutenant and aid
de.camp TO major. general; II c.
Indianola, captain, assistant.
surgeon; W. II. Hutchinson, Green
wood, first lieutenant and abide
camp 70 maJor-general. This COM
the staff Of Gen. keesler.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-05-22

A wise editor who has studied the
question says that is strange why so
many people want to pretend that
they are better than they really are,
that Is want people to think that
they stand higher in the community
in a social or business way than they
IN reality do. In other words, peo-
pie will 60 beyond their means to
Keep up appearances. They will
try to dress finer than their means
will allow; will 60 to expenses that
their income will not afford-and
all because they want others to think
they are somebody that they are not.
Such conduct does not benefit those
who carry it out, it does not, make
others think more of them for the
other people are not fooled; it does
not bring happiness, for those who
seek to keep up appearances in this
manner are always on a strain.
People should endeavor to be neat
and to stand as they really are; but
it is foolish and hypocritical to pre-
tend to be something that they are
not, or to have greater wealth than
they possess.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-05-22

At the concert last night, Mr.. Nc
Gill demonstrated convincingly that
given the musical instinct and intelli-
gent appreciation of the motif of a COM
poser a performer on a Pianola can
render the composition of the masters
with exquisite skill, bringing forth their
beauties as unerringly as a pianist. Mr..
McHlll accompanied Mr.. Bowker Bari
tonel with his Pianola and to the sur
prise of many, the feat was accom-
pIished without indication Of a single
mechanical note. On the whole a very
pleasant evening was spent, and the
performers we're highly co~mplimented
on the enter-Si IN 'nt they afforded the
large audience. aiemphis News-Scimi-
tar, March 6, 1908.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-05-22
FANNY MHfAGt TICKETS.

Al a recent session Of the State
Railroad Commission ordered the
use Of a family mileage ticket on
terms that are agreeable to all con-
ccrned. The order adopted by the
commission was on the following
agreement submitted in writing by
all the railroads,
an view Of the fact that the inter
state interchangeable I000-mile tick.
ct at e per mile and good over a
large number Of railroads in the
state Of Mississippi, has made the
inter state 2O0O.mile ticket, now on
sale, Of little if any value to the
travelling public, we ask that the
railroad commission withdraw the
order issued Feb. 10, 1907, and in
lieu Of that ticket and considering
the desire Of the people Of Missis,
sjppi as expressed by the legisIa,
ture, the following named railroads
will sell lOOO.mile Interstate tickets
good on issuing line, and for the
heads Of families and dependant
minor children at the rate of S25."
In addition thereto the Illinois
Central, laZoo & Mississippi Valley,
Alabama 4 Nlcksburg, New Orleans
y Northeastern and the Mobile 4
Ohio made a proposition in writing
to sell 20O0 mile interstate mileage
tickets, good upon issuing lines and
for heads Of families and dependent
minor children at $40 each.
These propositions were agreed
to and Endorsed by the commission,
and June lst fixed as the date on
the sale Of such tickets shall
be inaugurated,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-05-22
COUNTY MONEY MAY BE LOANED.

The Jackson Evening News Of
the 10Th inst. makes the following
reference to the decision of Attorney
General Fletcher that county money
can be loaned, but the interest must
be paid to the county and not to the
treasurer:
Although the legislature at its re-
cent session failed to pass the pro-
posed Potter bill requiring the es-
%tabIishment of county repositories
and the payment Of interest on de-
posts of funds to the county proper,
Attorney General Fletcher holds
that it is not Illegal for a county to
receive such interest payments.
The opinion was rendered to Hon.
G. H. Williams, of Ya2oo City, and
was requested because of a report
current at that place that the county
treasurer, Hon, NJ. r. Smith, was
liable to indictment because he had
entered into an agreement of this
character, requiring that the bank
of which MFR. Williams is president,
pay interest on the deposits to the
credit Of the county. On this point
the attorney general says;
81 am Of the opinion that the con-
tract is not in violation of law. The
only statute which could be con-
sidered as having any application is
section ll43 of the code, which pro-
hlblts any county officer from loan
ing any Of the public moneys for
any purpose whatever. | am not
able to reach the conclusion, how
ever, that this transaction could be
considered as a loan of the public
in view of the fact that
the treasurer derives no profit
from the transaction, nor does the
contract contemplate that the pub
lie funds shall not be at all times
subject to the lawful demands Of
the county"
The only surprising thing about
the contract is the fact that the
gets the interest, instead of
the treasurer, for it is a matter of
common knowledge that in a ma
Of the counties of the state
he interest received by the treas
lrer on deposits placed with banks
amounts to as much, and often more,
han the salary he receives.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-05-22
CAN'T BE SEPARATED.
Some Greenwood People Have Learned
How to Get Rid OF Both,

Backache and kidney ache are twin
brothers.
You can't separate them.
And you can't get rid Of the bachache
until you cure the kidney ache.
II the kidneys are we'll and strong,
the rest Of the system is pretty sure to
be in vigorous health.
Doan's Kidney Pills make strong,
healthy kidneys.
]. NJ. L%everett, Attorney, North Wi
mona, Miss, says: "pains In my back
annoyed me considerably of and on for
some time. Learning that Doan's Kidney
Pills were good for such complaints, |
procured a supply. A brief use Of this
valuable remedy was sufficient to con-
vince me that It is one OF great curative
powers. ! am very willing that my
name should be used as an endorser Of
Doan's Kidney Pills."
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-05-22
Special Notice,

DR.. Bradley, Eye Specialist,
who has been located in
Greenwood during past year,
will leave for a trip to Europe
about June the tst. Parties
having defective sight should
consult him while they have
the opportunity. Consultation
and eyes tested free. Glasses
correctly fitted. Prices rea-
sonabIe. Office over 211
Howard street.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-05-22
THE KINGS DAUGHTERS.

The Mississippi Branch of the
Kings Daughters, held at Hatties.
burg last week their annual session
With a very good attendance.
This organization Of splendid wo-
men has welded a potent influence
in affairs in Mississippi since it was
established eight years ago by the
Iamented Mrs. Mary Thompson
Howe, and during the past year it
has enjoyed a splendid membership
growth, extending its influence TO
TO every county in. the state, and
many new circles have been es-
tabllshed whose membership con-
tribute to the strength Of the or
%ganization,
If was largely due to the ener-
ergetlc work of the Kings Daugh-
tiers that the Mississippi legislature
at its recent session passed the
child labor law, and it is the pur-
pose of the officers to make an eff
fort TO secure at the next session an
amendment fixing the age limit at
fourteen years, instead Of twelve, as
fixed by the statute which becomes
operative on the lst Of October.
Next years session will be held
at Brookhaven.
The election Of state officers of
the Kings Daughters resulted as
follows:
Mrs. R. L. McLaurin, of Vicks.
reelected member of the
Council.
Mrs. c. J. Weathersby, of Biloxi,
state secretary.
Mrs. B. M. Samuels, of Natchez,
recording secretary.
Mrs. Dulaney, Of Grace, cores
bonding secretary.
Mrs. Klein, of V~icksburg, re-
treasurer.
The executive board is composed
lS follows: Mrs. Longre, Hatties-
'urg; Mrs. Hill, Meridian; Miss Nc
1abe, Vicksburg.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-05-22

The State Bankers Association
met at Brookhaven last week, and a
most royal reception was given the
inanciers.
The officers elected for the ensu-
ing year are
President--Oscar Newton, Brook
haven.
Vice President--W. NJ. Anderson,
Jackson.
Secretary reasurer--B, w. Grit
fifth, Vicksburg.
Member Executive Committee
American Bankers Association-T.
W. Mccoy, Greenville,
Chairman Executive Committee
c. A. johnson, Columbus.
The next meeting of the Associa"
ton will be held in Columbus.
TNhn ryno1kh z en-
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-05-22
trustees Sale.

by virtue of the authority vested in
me as trustee in that certain Deal 81
Trust executed by ]. c. Greer and ! n
Jingle to the Bank of schlatar -
S'hlater. Mississippi, on the 18th Jar "
December, 1906, ami which DaaS " y,
Trust is recorded in Book Al. paee AK
OF inc records of Lehore County Ms
sissippi, reference to which is bo.ah'-
made, default having been made in ny
payment OF the indebtedness named IL
said Deed of Trust, | will At tha IA
quest of the holder Of said indehtedna re-
on the first Monday, in July, to.wit,,
me sixth day Of July, 1908. within Isnai
hours I front Of the Court Honse IN 'sal
Sity Oh Greenwood, Lefore Cono,m e
mississippi, offer for sale to the b;Hhas,,
Ode for cash the following desns;h,
property, to-wit; The south hal,
Section Twenty, Township "aaa OF
range Two West, Lehore Conntv MY; NY
slssippi, for the purpose Of nayin WIS,
indentedness and all costs. | shall So"
yey SAID title as is vested in ma W
Witness my hand this the 18th IA,
May, 1908. iO'n Jay OF