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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-16

At the FamiIy.-Minstrelsy has talk
en- the place of vaudeville at the Fam
George S. Vans minstrels having TAX
en- the boards for four days. Vans
minstrels are not unlike the larger
minstrels, such as Lew Dockst2der's,
Al Fields, ETC., with the exception of
being on a smaller scale. There are
nine men in the company, five black
face comedians, three soloists and the
interlocutor, all of whom have exceed
|ingly good voices. This minstrel mo-
nopolizes the entire time for the bill,
and consequently there are no other
acts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-16

His Daily income.
"What is your husbands incomew
'Twice day-6 p m. and . a. M
Puck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-16
The Elite.
The Family.

Second Avenue, East of Nineteenth
Street)
Vaudeville at 3, = and 9:Io p. m. Two
natinecs Sundays and holidays.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-01-29
STATE PROHIBITION COMMITTEE.
Gov. Noel Announces Appointments for
New Committee.

During the session Of the State
Prohibition Convention in the
city of Jackson, Jan. 9th, Gov.
Noel, chairman of that gathering,
was authorized to appoint, at his
leisure, within thirty days, eleven
members of the State Prohibition
Executive Committee-thre from
the Srate at Large, and one from
each of the eight Cnngressional
districts. He has named the fol
lowing:
State at Large-Hon. e. FL.
Alexander, of Jackson; Ex-Goy.
Jas. X. Vardaman, of jackson
Bishop Chas. B. Galloway, OF
Jackson.
First Congressional District
DIR. II. f. Broyles, Greenwood
Springs.
Second Congressional District
Hon. A. c. Anderson, Ripley.
Third Congressional District
Hon. j. M. Cashin. GreenvlIle.
Fourth Congressional District
Hon. q. A. McLain, Winona.
Fifth Congressional District
Mr.. Il. 2. Brown Meridian.
Sixth Congressional District
Mr.. T. NJ. Evans, GuIfport.
Seventh Congressional Distric
Mr.. b. I. Hobbs, Brookhaven
Eighth Congressional District
Hon. L. Brame, jackson.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-01-29

for the reason that the reaction in
trade relations will affect the ex-
port of cotton to the Orient as
we'll as to the distinctive cotton
manufacturing countries. The
second influence will be entirely
reversed during the next year or
two, in fact, has already been re-
versed. Where we had confidence,
we now have a lack of confidence.
Where we had credit, we now
have to buy for cash. Where we
had orders for cotton goods, we
now have those orders counter
manded. Where we saw every
one buy an over supply of cotton
goods, we now see them buy a
scant supply.
These conditions will inevita
bly, reduce the consumption of
cotton, and the only way to meet
this reduced consumption and hold
our advanced position on the
price, is to reduce the production.
Are our people going to arise to
the emergency2 The individuaI
may think his neighbor will grow
less cotton, and it will make nc
difference whether be plants muct
or little, but in this he is mis-
taken. A large cotton crop means
Ia low price for it and at the same
thine means high-priced meat
corn, hay, etc. The only reason
liable and safe course for any in
Idividual is to grow more grain
wheat, hay, vegetables, etc., max
ling himself independent regard
less Of what bis neighbur may do
Every condition points 10 largl
cotton crop for 1908 and conse
quently lower prices, and tn
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-01-29

in consummation of the trade
made with the whisky minority in
the legislature.
Moreover, what has been done
not only does violence to- what
prohibitionists desired and ex-
pected of their representatives.
but it leopardizes the prohibition
amendment itself by dividing the
friends of prohibition on the com
mittee and in the legislature, and,
if adhered to, will defeat the wish
and intention of prohibitionists of
holding the amendment election
this year, free from saloon contact
and influence, if it does not defeat
the amendment indefinitely.
1t is very much to be hoped
that the prohibition members of
the joint committee on Liquor
Traffic may see their way to re-
consider their vote postponing the
death of saloons until the 31st of
next December, and if they do
not, that it will be cut down to
what it was in the original bill,
when it gets before the Senate
and the House. 1t will never
satisfy Mississippi prohibitlonists
as it stands, and they are going to
make that fact known"
The joint committee was in ses-
sion until a late hour last night
going over other features of the
State prohibition bill and the
question of reconsidering the vote
fixing December 31st as the date
the bill shall 60 into effect did not
come up. 1t will probably be
two or three days before the COM
mittee is ready to make a report.
Meanwhile, it is understood that
if the majority insist on holding
that the saloons shall not be closed
out until December 31st. Chair
man Anderson of the House Com
mittee on Liquor Traffic and
others will bring in a minority re-
port, adhering to the original date
of June 1.
The joint legislative committee
on Liquor Traffic is constituted as
follows:
From the Senate: Leftwich,
chairman; Sample, Engle, Nc
DowelI, Price, Simpson, Sanders,
Rowan.
From the House: Anderson,
of Tippah and Benton, chairman;
Norrell, Foster, Adams of Oktib-
beha, BroyIes, Killingsworth,
Cavett, Johnston of Clarke,
Bloomfield, q. L. Jones of Union,
Mccullough, Doherty, Nelms,
Afford, Gex, Barley, Olson. Ger.
aid, Shelby, Lewis of Chickasaw.
Nabors.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-01-29

individual who has the foresight
to recognize this fact and put at
least twenty-five per cent of the
acreage formerly planted in cot
ton to such crops as be can con-
sumo at home, or sell in his local
market, will be independent. The
farmers have won the fight for
better prices for the crop of last
year. Cotton would be selling
today for s cents instead of u
cents were it not for our organized
effort. Only one thing can keep
US from getting Is cents for the
remainder of this crop, and that
one thing is that we may get inn
patient and sell too quickly. Let
US hold firm for Is cents and get
the fruits of the victory already
won. Notwithstanding this vic
tory, we should use common iudg-
ment and common sense and rec
ognize the condition confronting
us for the next two years and re-
duce production by growing every
other crop necessary to make the
South absolutely self-sustsining. =
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-01-29
NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL.
Senator HiehtOWer Resigns to Become
President of the Farmers Union.

Jackson, Jan. 20.-The new
railroad commission, composed OF
Messrs. F. M. Lee, John A. Webb
and w. R. Scott, perfected organ
ization by electing Mr.. Lee as
chairman and Hon. [. r. Maxwell
as secretary. Mr.. Lee is the
member from the southern dis
trict. He personally favored Cap
tain Webb for the chairmanship,
and so voted, but the votes of
Webb and Scott we're cast for Lee.
The reelection of Mr.. Maxwell
to the secretaryship was by an eX-
ceptional compliment in view of
the fact that there we're twenty
applicants for the place, among
them being many men we'll
equipped for its duties.
SON HONORS HIS FATHER.
Treasurer Edwards announces
that his cashier will be his father,
Mr.. Geo. r. Edwards, Sr., gal
liant ex-Confederate soldier, and a
member of WalthaIl's brigade.
He succeeds Mr.. Robert Miller.
Mr.. James Galueran, formerly
deputy in the United States Cir
cult Clerks office, succeeds Miss
Helen Walters as bookkeeper at
the treasury
Insurance Com missioner I. M.
Henry announces that bis clerical
assistants will be W. j. Miller,
chief deputy, and Mr.. Sam P.
Henry, first clerk. The second
cIerkship has not been filled, but
Mr.. e. G. Campbell will remain
in the Office until the new incum-
bents are famiIiarized with the
routine.
State Auditor Elias J. Smith
announces the following staff of
assistants: D. l.. Thompson,
deputy auditor; Miss Ellie Heder-
man, warrant clerk; Lee Watkins,
individual bookkeeper; Smith
Brand, revenue clerk; Miss Eliza
Deth Brand, general Fookkeeper.
WORK OF FARMERS UNION.
! Hon. q. r. Hightower, presi-
dent of the Mississippi branch of
the Farmers Union who today
rendered his resignation as state
senator, has issued the following
statement concerning the work of
the organization:
During the two years just
passed We have witnessed the
greatest consumption of cotton
ever known in the history of the
cotton trade. This unusual
activity in the trade is the result
of two Influences: The extension
of cotton consumption in all the
oriental countries is the first, but
least important of these infiue nces
The second and most important
influence has been the unprece,
deated activity of trade in all
lines, caused by what appeared to
be very prosperous condition Of
all classes, but what really was al
over amount of confidence which
permitted an unusual amount o.
speculation. The former condi
tion will continue to exist anG
will give an outlet for a large
quantity Of cotton, but By nj
means so great volume as wa
1.-THE case during the past two years
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-01-29
S. 2. OLIVER,
Circuit Clerk.
Lincoln County, Miss.

Hon. NJ. McCulIough's bill to
make attempted rape a capital
offense passed the House on Mon
day by a unanimous vote. As
passed, it gives the jury the right
to fix the penalty at Imprisonment
for life or less time, as its dis
cretion may dictate.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-01-29

The U. d. G.. of the State are
striving to raise money for a
monument to the memory of the
late Senator J. z. George, by in.
|diVidual contributions of one dol.
lar. With each such offering q
verse is req uested telling of how
the money was secured. One ol
the Daughters, Mrs. Mabel Trot-
ter Bailey, who is visiting our city,
contributed the following:
IF wuz a skollar
I'd earn more'n a dollar
In d most pr0peltickler way;
But beln in gqnalor
lis raised Z this dollar
A-techin' them as could pay. Z
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-01-29
CIRCUIT COURT.
Judge Wilkinson Calls a Special Term
for Monday, Feb. 10th.
State of Mississippi,
Lincoln County.

HtaL6 VI MlSSlSslppl,
Lincoln County.
By virtue of an order to me
directed bv the Hon. NJ. Ii. Will
kinson, Judge uf the 9th Judicial
District of the State of Mississip-
pl, a special term of the Circuit
Court for Lincoln county, Miss.
is hereby called to convene at the
Court House In Brookhaven, in
said county, at 8 O'Clock a. M,
Monday, February 10th, A. D.
1908, for the trial and disposition
of such criminal matters as may
properly come before said court.
Witness my hand and seal OF
office, this, the 18th day of Janu-
ary, 1908.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-01-29

Mrs. Lizzie Knight died OF
tuberculosis at Wesson. Il is es-
timated that 10000 people die
annually in this country from
that dread malady.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-01-29

State Senator G. A. Hightower
resigned his seat IN the Senate to
accept the presidency of the
Farmers Union, and retired last
Friday. AT the special election
Saturday, Hon. K A. Dean, the
well-known veteran and patriot Of
Lafayette was elected as his sue
cessor.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-01-29

Miss Florence Moore lost her
residence by fire at Utica. Loss,
So. 500.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-01-29

A hand mouth partnership
was formed the other day when
woman paInist married dentist
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-01-29

Constable SumraIl bagged thir-
teen crapshooters at Wesson and
Judge Hardy did the rest.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-01-21
TWO-CENT FARE
LAW NO GOOD
Act Now in Force in Pennsyl-
vania Declared UnConStitu-
tiOnal by Supreme Court.

Philadelphia, Jan. 20.-The 2-cent
railroad fare now in force in Pennsyl-
vania was today declared unconstitu-
tional by the state supreme court,
which handed down an opinion affirm
ing the decision of the common pleas
court of Philadelphia rendered last
September. The vote of the court was
four to three, the dissenting opinion
being handed down by Justice Meistre-
Eat
The railroad contended that the law
was unconstitutional in that it was I'M
reasonable and confiscatory, and the
court in a decision sustained the COM
pany's contention.
The decision says:
1.-THE corporation is entitled to make
fair profit on every branch of its
business, subject to the limitation that
it's corporate duties must be performed
even though at a loss. What is a fair
profit is a highly complicated and diff
ficult question. The court below availed
themselves of all the best evidence that
was offered or shown to be attainable.
considered it with exemplary patience
and care, and their conclusion that the
enforcement of the act of 1907 against
the complainant would do injustice TO
the corporators is beyond just criti-
cism."
1t is not likely that an appeal will
be taken, and today's decision may be
regarded as final
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-01-21
BONDS ALREADY ALLOTTED
George w. Austin Fails to Get Re-
straining Order Against Secre-
tary of the Treasury.

Washington, Jan. 20.-The appiica-
ton of George w. Austin of New York
for a restraining order against Secre-
tary of the Treasury Cortelyou to pre-
vent the latter from allotting $21.5O0,
900 worth of Panama canal bonds to
certain national banks was today de-
MED by Justice Gould of the supreme
court of the District of Columbia.
The courts decision was rendered
following argument by counsel for Mr..
Austin and the government. The rul-
ing is practically a dismissal of the
suit. although the district attorney will
file demurrer asking for formal
dismissal.
Mr.. Austin's suit sought to enJoin
Secretary Cortelyou from doing what
was an accomplished fact, and sought
to invoke the injunctive power of the
court in matter within the discretion
airy power of a member of the execu-
tive branch of the government.
The circular which advertised for
proposals for Panama bonds reserved
the right to reject any bid. Judge
Gould's decision hinged principally on
this point, since it had been asserted
by the secretary in his answer that Mr.
Austin was financially responsible. and
that his particular bid was rejected be-
cause 1t was for the best interest of the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-01-21
MORGAN DECLINED TO AID
American Fnancier Finally Let the
Sovereign Bank of Toronto
Go To the Wall.

Toronto, Jan. 20.-The immediate
cause of the suspension of the Sover-
eign bank was the refusal of J. P.
Morgan, acting for himself and the
Dresdner bank. to make any further ad-
vances. The sum Of s500.o00 would have
enabled the bank to weather the gale.
At the same time it was owing to Mr..
Morgan and his interests that the bank
was not forced to go into liquidation
last June. The present debt of the Sow
ereign bank TO the Morgan interests is
81. pa, o0A. The indebtedness has been
steadily growing since the reorganiza-
ton, when the loans scattered among
the banks of Europe amounted to over
So. 300, 900. AS these fell due, Mr.. Nor
gan advanced the money for their pay
ment.
During the late financial crisis in the
United states, money continued to be
loaned by the Morgan firm. The rea-
son generally assigned for the assist
ance proffered by these outside insti-
buttons is that between them they held
over one-third of the capital stock OF
the bank. The Dresdner bank held 5.40C
shares, and Mr. Morgan, in the names
Of other New York men, shares valued
at over 100000. Since the reorganiZa-
ton the Dresdner interests have de-
creased their holdings only two hun
bred shares. and Mr.. Morgan not al
all
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-01-21
LAW CHEATED IN MONTANA
Telephone Used to Unite in Marriage
a Prisoner to the Prose
cutting Witness.

Helena, Mont, Jan. 20.-Cupid used a.
telephone today to win a signal vic
tory over the county authorities. AS a
result, Earle Brown, a prisoner in the
county Jail. and Miss Mollie Kufeldt,
both of this city. are man and Wife
The wedding was to have taken place
several weeks ago, but when the guests
were gathered, 1t was found that Brown
had taken some of his fiance's jewelry
and gone to Seattle. He was captured
and brought to Helena. When she
found that she would be the prosecuting
witness in a grand larceny case. Miss
Kufeldt relented. The pair wished to
be united for life last Saturday, but
Sheriff Shoemaker refused to allow the
ceremony to take place in the jail
I Today Hobart l.. Clayberg, counsel
for the prisoner, assembled at his of
flee Miss Kufeldt. Rev. Martin Mertz of
the German Lutheran church, and sew
eral witnesses. He then called his eli
ent to the telephone at the Jail and the
minister performed the ceremony over
the wire. Assistant County Attorney
Phelan sat within ten feet of Brown at
the time, in complete ignorance that his
plans were being foiled by Cupid.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-01-21
WILL FIGHT IN
THE DISTRICTS
Senator Foraker Sees No Way
to Beat Taft Out of Four
DelegateS-at-L Large.

Cincinnati, O., Jan. 20.-To fight for
Ohio's twenty-one congressional dis
tricts and to allow Secretary of War
Taft to have the four delegates-at-
large without a contest, is the plan of
campaign suggested by an interview
this afternoon by United States Sem
ator Foraker, who arrived home today
from Washington on business. He
maintains that the call for the state
convention is Illegal and that, there
fore, he will not take part in the selec-
ton of its delegates After declaring
that there had been no questions over
terms of peace, "either to or by him, "
he said:
80 far. as the state convention is
concerned, I have not changed my
opinion since 1 was here, that the call
for it is Illegal and unjustly burden
some. On that account. as have here
tofore announced, shall not make any
effort to comply with its terms and
conditions, neither will my friends
make any such effort, except only as
their local conditions may prompt
them.
"Of course, the delegates selected to
the state convention will all be for
Taft, for there will be no opposition.
This does not apply, however, to the
congressional districts. They are not
under the control of the state central
committee, and are not bound by any,
thing the state convention may do.
Each district will elect its own dele
gates in It's own way. What the dis
tricts may do remains to be SEEM"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-01-21

New York, Jan. 2O.-The grand jury
in its presentment to Judge bowling
today declared that a widespread belief
existed that many persons now or late
w connected with financial institutions
and public service corporations in this
city, have been guilty of serious crimes,
and that the guilty persons should be
discovered and punished if the law is
adequate for such purposes.
Should the law be found inadequate
properly to protect the community. the
grand jury says that the legislature
now in session should amend the law.
II there has only been a laxity in the
conduct of business and not criminal
disregard of duty, it is to the interest
of the public that the fact be made
clear. the presentment states.
The grand jury declares that the dis
trict attorney has informed them that
he has an adequate force of assist
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-01-21

New York. Jan. pa plan to re-
adjust the debt of the Westinghouse
company. which has been formulated
bv a committee representing the hold
ers of a large amount OF that debt,
was made public in this city today.
II provides for a bond issue OF SSs,-
COZ, 900 to run for twenty-five years,
and having 3 per cent interest. OF
This amount $40. 1885, 900 is controverti-
BILE into stock after January 10. 1910,
The proceeds of this issue of $4,000 900
are to be devoted to the purchase Of
convertible 5 per cent gold bonds TO
the amount of SIS, 100000 now outstand-
ing, which under the new plan are to
be converted into stock; TO take up the
Der cent debenture certificates,
amounting to s1.sos,000, now outstand-
ing, and to pay III the floating oept OF
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-01-21
BOND ISSUE OF 100000 WOULD SET
WESTINGHOUSE COMPANY ON ITS FEET

$14, So, 600. The new issue would be
just sufficient to cover those three
items
In addition the company has out
standing sS,750,0O0 in collateral notes
due in 1910 and 1917. II Is proposed
that the holders of these notes shall
exchange them for new and modified
notes of the same maturity and bear
ing the same interest, accepting a
modified collateral. but also a right
to share in the lien on the property
covered by the proposed new mort
gage. .
The contamination of the plan Is
conditioned upon subscriptions for the
payment of $7,000,0 900 in new capital
into the treasury of the company FOR
stock. The board of directors is to be
composed of persons satisfactory to
committee.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-01-21
MENTALLY UNSOUND.
Court-M Martial of Lieutenant Hazard
Halted by Telegram.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. pa telegram
of the war department at Washington
brought to an abrupt halt the court
martial at Fort Wayne of Lieutenant
Russell Hazard of the Seventh United
States infantry, charged with embez-
element and forgery. The telegram
said that the war department had re-
ceived information that Hazard is
mentally incompetent and that more
time should be allowed for preparation
of his defense.
Captain Glasgow, counsel for the de-
PENDANT, announced that Hazard 5
family had taken up the case and had
retained civilian counsel.
Captain Glasgow asked an adjourn
ment in order that he might ascertain
whether his own connection with the
case was to continues The case was
adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-01-21
LOWER HOUSE IS
NOW UNCERTAIN
No Sure Thing That the Ne
vada Legislature Will Enact
a ConStabuIary Law.
SPARKS ASKED TO EXPLAIN
MATTERS COMING TO A CRISIS
AT CARSON.

carson, New, Jan. 20.-The assembl
of the Nevada legislature held a half
hour session this afternoon. A memo
rial from the Tonopah miners union
was read, which denounced the action
of Governor Sparks in calling for
troops, and declares that at no time
has there been any Iawlessness in the
mining camps of Nevada. The special
committee having the framing of the
constabulary bill asked for additional
time. A conference is being held this
evening in the committee where half a
score of bills have been presented sug-
costing modes to regulate affairs in the
striking camp.
Assemblyman Williams of the COM
mittee stated that it is expected to have
a bill framed by Wednesday that will
cover the issue. 1t is now certain that
the bill will be drawn along the lines
of the Pennsylvania cOnstabulary law
1t is openly stated i'm the lobby that
there is a grave doubt of any measure
of the above character passing the
house. The delay of a week has given
plenty of chance for lobbying, with the
union forces well represented.
1t is conceded that d week ago. or at
the opening of the session. such a
measure would have passed. The West
ern Federation people have had plenty
of time to work, and ii has not been
without avail Conservative members
of the lower house confess that too
much time has been consumed. and
that if any measure for the relief of
the situation is passed it will be by the
closest margin. The action of the house
today in passing a resolution demand
ing explanations of the governor in
calling troops gives the general tenor
of the assembly. The matter viii come
TO an open issue by Wednesday.