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The Tupelo journal., 1908-02-21
Non-R dent Notice.

State of Mississippi to Mrs. j. E,
WEIGH, goth and +. Washington Ave,
North Little Rock Ark, Argenta Sta,
ton, and Effie C WEIGH and Miss Mary
Branscomb, Argenta, Ark, 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, 1908, to defend the suit
in said court of Mrs Maud Welch Pow
ell, complainant, wherein you are de-
PENDANT.
Teis 23rd day of January. AID, 1908.
LsEALI NoRBlN JONES, Clerk
GUY MITCHELL, Solicitor for Com
plainant
Eyes tested and glasses fitted by
graduate Optician at HOUGH'S. Here
all the time.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-02-21
GOOD ROADS.
DEAR

DEAR JOURNAL:
We have never read an article
in our county paper which struck
the keynote as did your plea for
better roads. No problem Of the
present day is more worthy Of
our time and means. The time
has come when the public spir-
tied, progressive citizen not only
sees but feels the pressing need
for something to be done. A few
years ago our county lined up
for prohibition, and, God bless
the women--the power behind
the throne-who did such good
work in so noble a cause. Such
work will remain to bless our
children throughout the future
ages.
Now, while the public is being
awakened to civic improvement,
let the ladies of the town and
country organize and keep this
question in the minds of the peo-
pie until something is done; for
there is nothing our country
needs more. This good reads
movement will not fail to benefit
all, for every one is willing for
something to be done. Bad roads
is the cry of the country. No
wonder tits so when when we
are cut off without mail for sey-
eral days. There can be no So
cial gatherings without the ever
vexing question, "How can we
get there?" arising to dim the
prospect of a pleasant day. The
aged cannot attend church in
the country. The physician has
to put aside the luxury of his
buggy and brave the weather
and mud to attend the sick, and
the country clergyman has to do
the same to attend his church.
When the grim reaper, Death,
enters our homes and our friends
and neighbors would gladly gath
er round US, and by kind acts
and loving words would comfort
the distressed, we are almost
alone because our friends cannot
reach us.
If there should be any who
read the article in last weeks
Journal and do not feel disposed
to give it any thought, l would
suggest a fifteen mile trip to or
from Tupelo in any direction, as
a reminder. The Journal has
started the ball rolling in the
right direction by saying that
the best policy is to issue bonds.
Let us line up and never let the
ball stop rolling until it is done.
Do not become discouraged be-
cause it cannot be done in a sin
gle day. We must have better
roads: it can never be done with
out money Who, in country or
in town, is not proud of Lee
county's courthouse? Who has
been impoverished by the bonds
issued to build it? Our money
will be spent for something. Why
not just as we'll put some of it on
the roads? Of how much more
Importance to the common herd
is this good roads movement!
Let us all help to roll the ball
and help the grand old county of
Lee to be among the first to lead
out along this progressive line.
PROGRESS.
Personal attention given to all Watch
The Tupelo journal., 1908-02-21
Executors Notice.
Estate of J. l.. Bevill, Deceased.
To all having cjaimS aoair

IIoVdtC vi q :. IT btVIII,
To all persons having claims against
the estate of j. l.. Bevill, deceased:
You will take notice that letters of
E~xecutorship were granted to the I'M
dersigned on the 10th day of January,
1903, and you are required to have your
claims against said estate probated and
registered by the Clerk of the Chancery
Court of Lee County, Miss, within one
year from this date, and a failure to
probate and register said claims for one
year will bar said claims.
NORBIN JONES,
Executor of j. l.. Bevil, deceased
The Tupelo journal., 1908-02-21

Hon. Williams jennings Bry-
an has accepted the invitetion of
the Mississippi legislature to ad-
dress that assembly, and has set
the date for February 20. 1t will
be an informal affair, and the
general public will be permitted
to hear the distinguished Nebras-
ka statesman discourse on live
political issues.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-02-21

1t is given out by the wise
ones that John T. Buckley, a
prominent lawyer of Enterprise
will succeed Judge R. F. Coch-
ran of Meridian as Judge of the
Tenth circuit. The present il
cumbent has had arrayed against
him a bitter opposition for
months past.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-02-21
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four weeks. Liberia, discounts made or
yearly contracts.
Notice of meetings of strictly chari-
table organizations will be inserted one
time free; all other notices must be paid
for.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-02-21
W2nfod Local representative tor
WOIllkU Tunelo. Miss and u1cinitu

vvSss1sOU TupeIO, Miss and vicinity
to look after renewals and increase SUBJ
scription list of a prominent monthly
magazine, on a salary and commission
basis. Experience desirable, but not
necessary. Good opportunity for right
person. Address Publisher, Box SO,
Station O. New York.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-02-21

Sims billiard Coal Co. delivers best
cosl at $3.50 per ton.
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Castro Again.

While waiting for the full Official re-
ports regarding the sudden severance Of
diplomatic relations with Venezuela 1t is
possible. without risk OF injustice, to
ascribe the cause to the obstinate refusal
Of President Castro to accord to the
United States its full rights under the
international code OF procedure. The nresi-
dent of Venezuela has on SO many occa-
sions in the past occupied a position Of
obstructive obstinacy regarding his for
eign obligations that it is difficult to con-
ceive him In an attitude OF righteous ac-
commodation. If the officials Of the
United States legation have left the
Venezuelan capital. as described in the
news dispatches. 1t is altogether likely
that the government at Caracas has rem
dered 1t impossible for this country longer
to maintain relations with 1t on a self
respecting basis. The interests Of this
country have been entrusted with the
Brazilian representatives at Caracas. and
no immediate harm will come to Ameri-
cans In consequence Of the change. 1t
is significant that at this time rupture
Of diplomatic relations with Holland is
also expected Thus. apparently. Presi-
dent Castro is starting IN on another Of
his diplomatic brainstorms. calculated to
land him In serious difficulties before it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-25
Oratory at Denver.

Denver may take heart as respects one
thing. There is chance for improvement
in the matter Of nominating speeches. The
Chicago article lacked a good deal OF
coming up to the mark. Disbursement
attended every speaker but one. and Mr..
Burton. having a sure thing in his can
didate. was not spurred to his best. Had
Judge Taft lacked fifty votes. say. to
insure nomination on the first ballot Mr..
Burton's speech was not OF the kind to
have captured them. Such situation
would have called for more ginger in the
address. Mr.. Bryan will be sure thing
at Denver but the man who puts him IN
nomination should soar a little out OF
compliment to his soaring subject. And
then there will be opportunity for talk OF
a stirring kind in the presentation OF
names for the vice presidency. Denver
may redeem the day. Chicago was de-
pressing.
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Mr.. Bryan and the Negro.

The Charleston News and Courier. after
falling to keep South Carolina out of the
Bryan column. is now sowing the fearless
lea ler's path with nettles. Take this as
sample OF its cruel work:
There is one question upon which we
have had no definite declaration from Mr..
Bryan. When he was asked at one time
TO define his position on the race question
he admitted, We believe that he was not
familiar with the subject. and therefore
did not care to express an opinion. The
time is now growing very short before the
democratic convention assemblies at Den
YER. Mr.. Bryans main strength lies in
the south. and the south is deeply inter-
ested IN the race question.
The south has the right. therefore. we
SHOULD say. TO demand fair statement
from Mr.. Bryan of his position on this
question. How does he stand In relation
TO the negro as a political factor In the
country? The democrats Of Mississippi.
who have been instructed to vote for his
nomination FIRST. last and all the time.
would doubtless like to have some light
from him upon this subject
Why, Mr.. Bryan has spoken on this
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subject. and Ia a way that should satisfy
the most exactinS southern democrat. He
approves Of all that has been done to dis
franchise the blacks. How could he fail
to do SO without showing ingratitude?
The bulk of the electoral votes he re-
ceived both in 1895 and 1900 came from
states where disfranchisement was oper-
ating. His hope today is in those states.
They will be behind him at Denver. and.
later, at the polls in November. II Mr..
Bryan were to declare against those en-
actments he would destroy himself COM
pletely.
Nor does Mr.. Bryan stop at indorsing
what has been done. If we may hold
him responsible for the attitude Of his
lieutenants. he stands ready to approve
Acknowledgement in both Maryland and
Kentucky. where negroes now are per-
mitted to vote. In Maryland disfranchise-
Gratis are pressing the movement. In Ken
lucky the proposition halts. but the men
who favor It are close friends Of Mr..
Bryan. They would not stand as they do
without feeling assured Of his sympathy.
Mr.. Bryan cannot afford to rebuke his
friends in a matter so vital. Even Mr..
cleveland. VINO louSht MS IIiehos vi 'ie
money issue-after he had obtained office
stood with them on multiplying the Con-
stitution with respect to the suffrage. His
support had come largely from the south,
and he had accepted 1T knowing its basis
and character
The News and Courier should know all
this. Can it be playing a Machiavelian
game Is it's real object to provoke Mr..
Bryan to a fresh deliverance. so that
those negroes who are disgruntled toward
Judge Taft on account Of the Browns
WILLIE matter may see that in the peerless
leader they can have no hope of advance
meny as citizens? The republicans will
soon be dwelling upon that point. and
the News and Courier can aid them II
1t will by keeping up it's present fire.
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The Republican Chairman.

Judge Taft has extended the time one
week for considering the question OF a
campaign manager. He cannot move with
too great caution in that matter. Not
only is the post most important. but diff
ferences have arisen as to the claims" of
this man and that to recognition AS a
matter of fact no man has claim" upon
the place. 1t was that sort of snarl
which embarrassed the democrats four
years ago, and resulted in the selection of
Thomas Taggart to conduct the Parker
campaign. The republicans could not af-
ford a blunder of that kind and size. and
particularly when they have but TO look
about them to secure man equal to the
emergency and willing to serve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-25
Base Ball!
Lake Herald

From the Salt Lake Herald.
Why is base ball SO popular? 1t Is In
no sense a gambling game. Men do not
60 to see q base bali contest for the pur-
pose of winning the prize Of a box a:
the theater. a suit of clothes or an elab-
crate dinner with a party OF friends. No
betting sheds are found in base ball in
closures. There are no bookmakers with
odds on the different teams posted up.
And practically all Of them forbid the
sale Of any drinks more harmful than
soda water. root beer and similar soft
beverages. Lovers of base ball do not
turn out In order TO drink or gamble
They go because they are really fond OF
the sport.
The base ball fan" goes because he
likes to get out into the open air. to 81,
in grand stand or on bleachers for ar
hour or two and see efficient athletes con-
test for the mastery. There is no bru'
tally about base ball. nothing that is de-
basing or demoralizing. And 1t Is the
most popular sport in the United States
today, as for many years past. It viii
be popular long after public sentiment has
closed every race track at which gambling
is permitted.
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Heat, Health and Sense.

The breaking of the hot wave yesterday
afternoon by a wind squall undoubtedly
saved lives. The persistence Of intense
heat for several days had well-nigh ex-
hausted the strength of large numbers Of
people and the hospital records had begun
to show the results. One death and sew
eral prostrations were recorded yesterday.
and 1t may not be doubted that II today
had been excessively warm the local NOR
talty roll would have been shockingly ex-
tended. Indeed, as it Is. the death list
printed daily Is distressing In its length.
Many deaths occur at this time in such
weather which are not rated as due di-
rectly to the heat, and yet which are un-
doubtedly caused or induced largely by
the high temperature. People In low
state Of health suffering from disease.
are often borne of by the abnormal at
mospheric conditions, while their deaths
are officially ascribed to other causes than
the heat.
Despite the plain and frequent warnings
Of medical men people persist in summer
time. particularly when the temperature is
high. in indulging In exercises and In foods
and drink calculated to weaken the sys-
tenn and to cause collapse. 1t should by
this time be well known to all who can
read that 1t is unsafe to drink excessively
of iced beverages when the thermometer
ranges in the nineties or when the body
Is glowing with heat after vigorous exer-
else. 1t should also be plain that 1t is
extremely unsafe to fill the stomach with
alcoholic drinks. which are more fuel
than thirst-quenchers and which raise the
temperature Of the body. stimulate the
heart action and otherwise open the way
for heat prostrations and possibly death.
The same Is true OF heavy foods of heat
making character, red meats and the like
With care as to the quality and guam
tity Of foods and drink and as to the
personal habits and movements the hot
weather should have no particular ter
ror for any person. This is the time OF
year for leisurely action and for moder
alton in all things. particularly food and
drink. 1t is the time for common sense
and not for excuses 1t Is the season
when the mind should be as free as pos
sible from weather thoughts and worries.
Philosophy will save many lives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-25
Spain and Cuba.

Yesterday was an important occasion
in Cuba. A Spanish naval vessel entered
the harbor of Havana and saluted the
Cuban flag. il being the first time in his
tory when the guns Of Spain have barked
in honor of the island republic. Ever
since the war of 1898 Spanish national
vessels have carefully avoided Cuban
ports in order to escape the humiliating
necessity of recognizing the flag of the
republic. Perhaps broader spirit would
have foreseen the necessity Of ultimately
acknow Lodging the emancipation OF Cuba
from Spanish rule and would have closed
the breach promptly by show of friendli-
ness. But Castilian pride is traditional
and no one has been disposed to carp at
tie unwi!lingness of Spain to pay the
formal powder tribute to her former
-Hassal OF course diplomatic relations
have been retained between Spain and
Cuba. but there is difference between
receiving a minister and firing salute.
Yesterday the last barrier was thrown
down when a training ship was lowed
INFO the harbor of Havana by a tug
From Moro Castle was flung a Spanish
pennant, with a solid red flag beneath in
dicating the presence of a Spanish war
ship AS the dingy three-masted. square
lisged vessel was brought into the harbor
SIZE broke Cuban flag from the main
mas, head and her guns sounded the ma
tional salute. The harbor was gay with
craft Of all kinds. assembled to do honor
to the visitor. and just before the salute
was fred several score of white doves
Were released from one of the tugs as q
token of peace. Each bird bore a small
Spanish pennant. Several Of them lighted
in the rigging Of the training ship.
Such incidents make for good will be-
tween nations, and 1t is subject for
congratulations to both the Spaniards and
the Cubans that they have at last struck
hands in this friendly way. Cuba has
no navy to speak Of and it cannot well
return the compliment. but some day
perhaps there will be an exchange Of cour-
tesies in the harbor Of Barcelona to match
the pretty incident Of yesterday in
Havana.
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BRYAN Lacks Novelty.
m the New York Evening Post.

The hopes Of hundreds of thousands of
democrats and republicans will rise with
the news that the Georgia delegation to
Denver will be against Bryan and that
the Tammany leaders are also opposed to
his candidacy. These are weak reeds to
lean upon. Tammany scruples have a
way of vanishing overnight. and though
the loss of Georgia is damaging TO his
prestige. the Nebraskan's grip on the
party machine is too strong. we fear. to
be shaken at this late day. But there is
no gainsaying the desire Of men OF indie
pendent thought for a Johnson or a Gray.
Mr.. Taft's candidacy. it must be admitted,
has aroused no particular enthusiasm.
Hence the especial opportunity for a new
and vigorous personality. Bryan lacks
novelty. He has become to politics what
Uncle Toms Cabin" is to the theatrical
world-a cheap thriller for overnight rural
stands and a dead failure everywhere
else.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-25
Venezuelan Relations.
From the New York Tribune.

1t was an interesting coincidence that
American diplomatic relations with Vene-
zuela should have been severed while
Grover Cleveland lay on his deathbed.
and, indeed, only a few hours before his
death Little more than a dozen years
ago he risked in Venezuela behalf a
rupture Of relations with the most formid-
able Of European powers and thus saved
that republic from being summary
shorh OF large part of its territory
Probably neither Mr.. Cleveland nor the
American people who so cordially sup
ported him expected any marked degree
of gratitude from Venezuela or from its
ruler. If so, they have not been disap-
pointed. The story Of our relations with
that country for most of the time since
that intervention has been record Of an
noyance and Vexation.
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Grover Cleveland.

Mr.. Cleveland's rise in politics was I'M
precedentedly rapidNoo rapid for his own.
his partys. or the country's good. He
went. almost at a bound. to the top OF
the ladder. In 1881 he was the mayor OF
Buffalo, qualified for his work and doing
it we'll The next year. as the beneficiary
Of republican warfare. he became the gov
ernor of New York. and two years later.
by the narrowest Of margins. obtained
after campaign of offensive personali-
ties on both sides. he was elected Presi-
dent of the United States
Politics, and not preparation for great
official duties, explained all this. Daniel
Manning. a politician of the Albany type.
picked Mr.. Cleveland for the governor
ship, and 4. P. German managed the
first Cleveland campaign for the presi-
dency. William c. Whitney picked Mr..
Cleveland for restoration to party leader
ship, and directed through others the
second successful campaign. Thus we
see Mr.. Cleveland, standing for reform,
and as mayor of Buffalo securing reform.
suddenly lifted to the heights by men
who had anything but reform in view.
Unprepared as he was. however, for the
great duties OF the presidency, Mr.. Cleve-
land, who did not lack confidence in him
self took them up in a spirit Of independ-
ence and aggressiveness, and soon raised
storm about his ears. Some Of the men
who had supported him the most cordial
~ drew away from him, while others who
had observed him but languidly at first
now drew near to him. He was defeated
for reelection.
Mr. Clevelands second term was
marked throughout by party turmoil and
widespread general distress, and ended In
the decentralization Of his party and the
return of the republicans to power The
combination which Mr.. Whitney, by one
means or another, and none of them
choice, had effected, with Mr.. Cleveland
as leader, could not stand the test OF
office. and failure. humiliating and COM
p!ete, was inevitable.
AS man Mr.. Cleveland had some strik-
ing qualities. tenacity and honesty among
them. AS a party leader he must bear the
criticism of having failed of Endorsement
in his first term. and of seeing his party
all but wrecked during his second. In
the sense that Mr.. Lincoln was a leader.
and Mr.. Mckinley. and that Mr.. Roosevelt
is. Mr. Cleveland was not.
He was most fortunate In his domestic
life. Marrying late the beautiful young
daughter of an old chum, his home was
blessed with children, and his happiness
must have been supreme. The country
viewed him in that relation with admira-
ton and congratuiation, and the picture
softened somewhat the asperities which
had proceeded from the bitter conflicts
OF public affairs
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A Reason.

$50 you favored the suit of the count
instead of the duke for your daughters
hand?'
YES" answered Mr.. Cumrox. you see.
I can say count without thinking twice.
But mother and the girls were worried
half sick by my way of saying dock
instead of 'dyook.'
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Looking Forward.

I'm the course Of time" said the pro-
lessor, I'VE viii! be using flying machines
as we now use automo biles''
Yes" answered the man with the ex-
preston of motor melancholia in his face.
But we won't have any sign posts among
the clouds to warn us about speed limits
and collapsed. tires will be unknown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-25

has spent its force. The immediate issues
between the United States and Venezuela
still await settlement. Congress having
neglected to take action upon the admin
istration's representations laid before 1t
at the last session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-25

Kockefeiler's advent INTO literature may
work wonders in reducing editorial hau-
teur. An editor who refuses one of his
manuscripts may wake up to find that the
Oil king has purchased the MAJ azine and
placed It under new MANAGEMENT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-25

CIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to THE
STAR should not be addressed to any
individual connected with the once, but
simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial
or Business Department, according to
Tenor or purpose.
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APPREHENSION.

The pessimst goes on his way
BY grim forebodings ever vexed;
He can't enjoy a sunny day
For fear it's going to rain the next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-25

Advice on how TO keep cool Is attrib-
uted TO Mr.. TAFT. 1t is only proper to
warn him that discussions of that char
acter, however kindly intended. do not
conduce 10 popularity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-25

The rapidity with which a sea-serpent
was turned to Oil up in Portland should
be a warning to any other marine mon
sters that may entertain hopes Of being
cherished as scientific pets.
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On Faith.

1 listen to the speaker who
Before the crowd Is giving
His theories. both old and new
About mans modes of living.
l take doze till the applause
Compels me straight to end It.
I'm sure the speech is good. because
I don't quite comprehend II.
Here is no quip nor idle Jest,
Nor droll satiric story.
Ills oratory at its best.
A burst Of mental glory;
A study of LIES greatest laws.
I'm frank to recommend it.
1 know 1t must be good because
l don't quite comprehend 1t!