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The Holly chieftain., 1909-06-25
GENERAL WICKER
sHAM PREPARING DRAFT OF
NEW LAW.
PRESIDENT OPTIMISTIC
THINKS THE BIG CORPORATIONS
WOULD PAY TWO PER CENT.
TAX WITHOUT EVASION.

Washington.-Mr. Taft Is decidedly
optimistic over the outlook for his
corporation tax, but a number of SEN
ators who called at the White House
Monday declared that the proposition
would keep the Senate in session un-
til long past August 1st
| Senator Elkins was one of the call
ers and declared he and others would
have some remarks to make in the
Senate when the new scheme of tax
alton is considered. Mr.. Elkins be-
lieves all corporations would attempt
to avoid payment of the tax.
President Taft, on the other hand,
does not believe that two per cent.
tax on net earnings is heavy. enough
to make any Of the larger corporations
resort to evasive measures. AS to
bonds, it is possible. the President
feels, to provide limit for the issu-
ance of such securities based en- the
capital stock, that will prevent cor
porations from transferring all their
securities into bonds, the interest on
which is paid from gross earnings.
Some provision may be made as to
the issuance of bonds in the future to
provide that the interest shall be paid
only from net. earnings.
Attorney General Wickersham and
Senator. Root. are jointly preparing
draft Of the new law.
Questions Is to the constitutionality
of the proposed tax do not disturb the
President. The right to impose such a
tax has been distinctly upheld in
case before the Supreme Court-that
Of Spreckels vs.. the United States.
II an income tax were passed, in
functions against its collection could
be secured, because of the Supreme
Court decision declaring unconstitu-
tional former act Of this character.
1t would be years before. any collec-
tions could besmade under such tax
even. If the court finally reversed its
self ,.. 49,.
lis any immediate emergency to stop
collection of corporation taxes. The
courts must presume it to be consti-
tutional under decisions of the past;
hence mo Injunction would issue.
There seems now to be little doubt
but that the corporation tax as passed
will exempt earnings of $4,000 and
less, SO as to take any undue burdens
off the smaller. corporations. This is
the understanding at the White House.
The collection Of the proposed cor
poration tax would be under the direc-
tion of the Internal Revenue Bureau
and, while additional inspectors and
other employees would be necessary, it
is not believed any added authority
would be required. The internal reve-
nue. authority would act in harmony
with the Bureau of Corporations of
the Department of Commerce and La
Dor, and 1t would fall to the latter Du-
reau to keep an eye on the corpora
tions as to any evasfve measures they
might adopt. The method of collection
would be similar to that employed In
collecting the whisky tax.
Finishing touches will be put on the
amendment at White House confer
ence. President Taft will supervise
the work personally T.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-06-25
WESTERN NEWS.

There have been several deaths al
ready this summer in Kansas City
from heat prostration.
man OF Williston. N D.. and Miss Ma
bel Leverance, were married at Wau-
kesha. Wis. few days since after
an acquaintance of less than an hour.
The Baptist ministers conference at
Chicago by a vote of thirty-seven to
fourteen. decided against expelling
from membership Prof George Bur
man Foster of the University of Chi
cago for alleged infidel opinions.
Louis Stephenson, who was six feet
three inches tall, weighed 200 pounds,
and was the handsomest policeman at
the Worlds Fair until discharged for
drinking, drowned himself in the bay
at Seattle. His mother lives in Om-
aha.
In fire of unknown origin at Du-
luth on the 10Th inst, five men and
sixty-eight horses were cremated in a
livery barn, and the building was dam
aged to the extent Of $4,000. The dead
men were employed at the barn as
hostlers.
While attempting to cross the Clark
Fork river, at Eddy, Mont, few days
since in frail boat, e. P. Courtney a
deputy forest guard and his 5-year-old
niece, Imogene Wilde. were drowned,
and Mrs. Courtney barely escaped
death.
The gold diggings in the neighbor-
hood of Fairbanks, Alaska, will yield
$12,000,000 during the present year, ac-
cording to a report received by Seat
tie bank from its correspondent in the
northern camp. Three gold ships, car
rying more than $1.500,OOO, are on the
way to Seattle.
Israel Swartz of Boston was rescued
by prospectors after he had been
three days without water and taken to
San Bernardino, Cal. Swartz lost his
way and, driven to desperation by
thirst, opened veins in his arm and
drank the blood that flowed from the
cut. He will recover.
The largest convention hall in the
country, three times larger than Mad.
ison Square Garden in New York, has
been planned for Chicago, according
to an announcement made by Harlow
N. Higinbotham. The building will
be known as the Amphitheater and
will have seating capacity of. includ
ing the arena space, $4,000 persons.
The Very Rev. Benjamin Brewster
was consecrated Bishop of Western
Colorado at Salt Lake on the 18th
inst, in the presence of represen-
tative church audience. including
Presiding Bishop Tuttle of st. Louis,
Bishops Brewster of Connecticut,
Nichols Of California. Griswold Of
Kansas and Paddock of Oregon.
The historic sloop Gjoa, in which
Capt. Road Amundsen successfully
navigated the Northwest Passage for
the first time and the only time in
maritime annals, has been presented
to the city of San Francisco for per-
manent exhibition and will be trans
ported overland to small lake in
Golden Gate park, which will be its
final harbor.
Governor Hadley of Missouri has
signed the bill amending the law to
permit fraternal beneficiary societies
to issue endowment policies and grant
extended insurance. The bill was
passed for the special benefit Of the in
surance department Of the Knights of
Pythias, but will assist other fraternals
which are getting on the adequate rate
basis and give their members some of
the privileges heretofore restricted to
the legal reserve companies.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-06-25
To Hasten Calhoun TRIAL:

San Francisco.-At the request Of
attorneys for Patrick Calhoun, presi.
dent OF the United Railroads, whose
first trial ended Sunday in a disagree.
ment of the jury, one of the remain
ing indictments against him was set
for trial on Monday, June 2Sth.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-06-25
Two MlIllons for Missions.

New York.-The American Board of
Commissioners for Foreign Missions
will start In July to raise fund Of
100000 for the enlargement Of all
its educational institutions in for.
eign lands. Fully one-third of the
amount will be used In Turkey.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
Stale Senator 5. n. Sample Dies in
Holmes County.

Jackson, Miss. March News reach.
ed here tonight OF the death OF State
Senator S. N. Sample at b. H.
Ebenezer, Holmes county. e laa,
and the tidings came as d Il TO the
people here, as only on yesterday he
was reported to be improving, and that
was The last advice Gov. Noel had from
him before leaving for Washington.
Senator Sample had been III for a fort
night or more, which illness was super
induced by a mishap following a trivial
circumstance. He was troubled with a
corn. which he had undertaken to pare.
when in some way his razor slipped,
cutting deep into the flesh. This was
followed by a soreness, which afterward
became so serious as to develop into
blood poisoning, necessitating a partial
ampatation. The operation could not
allay the effects Of the poison, which
had been too deep seated, and from ad
vice here death was a mercifui release.
as the senator suffered intensely.
The deceased was we'll known here.
has a number Of relatives, and had Wis
tied and %soiourned here frequently dur
ing Legislative sessions. lie was a
brother-in-law and a cousin Of DIR. s. s.
Carter, president of the First National
Bank, and an uncle of Mrs. j.. b. Stirling,
wife of Attorney General Stirling. and
one OF Gov NoeI's closest and most
friends, and had been from boy
hood. DR.. and Mrs. Carter l,7ft tonight
or Holmes county. 10 is Thought this
Heath will have the effect OF curtaiIing
iov. Noels visit to Washington.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
Dickinson at Columbus.

Columbus, Miss, March Judge ].
M. Dickinson, the native Columbian who
will be secretary of war 10 President
Taft's cabinet, has been enjoying the
day with friends of his boyhood here.
Since the arrival Of this distinguished
gentleman, his wife and Hon. George r.
Peck, who accompanied them from Chi
cago yesterday at noon, they have been
besieged with callers. They were the
guests of Mrs. Sue Billups Hudson at a
luncheon today, and this afternoon they
drove around the city again. They will
leave in Judge Dickinson's private car
tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 over the
Southern Railway for Nashville via
Birmingham. Mrs. Dickinson's girl
hood home is Nashville, and two or
three days will be spenU there before
returning to Chicago, where final prepa-
for their removal to Washing
ton, about the 18th inst, will be made.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
THE BROTHERHOOD
OF ST. ANDREW
Enjoy Informal Smoker and Start
Movement for a Gymnasium.

An informal smoker was held at the
brotherhood of st. Andrew reading
rooms on Teusday night Mt which plans
Tor the addition Of gymnasium was
thoroughly discussed by those present
and a committee was appointed to as
certain the cost Of the equipment and
to secure a suitable location for the
reading rooms and gymnasium com.
bined,
This committee will report at an
other meeting to be held at the reading
roomso on Monday night, March 9Th, at
1880.
All tho men OF Green wood are cor
daily invited to be present at this
meeting. And it Is earnestly hoped by
those in charge Of the matter that a
large number will be in attendance.
While this work was started under
the auspices Of the Brotherhood of st.
Andrew, still it is strictly n~ou.denomi-
national, and has been established for
The benefit of the young men at large In
the city.
A prominent citizen of Greenwood has
already offered his services AZ instructor
IN the gymnasium free and IL the men OF
the city will give their. endorsement to
the enterprise, we will soon have a
gymnasium second to none IN the State,
Let all the men of the city attend this
meeting next Mondty night.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
hon. J. N. Cashln Appointed Jude.

jackson, Miss, March before
leaving with his staff and a number OF
other Mississippians for Washington
to attend the presidential inauguration.
This afternoon, Gov. Noel announced the
appointment of J. M. Cashin of Green
vile to be judge Of the Fourth district
70 succeed Judge Sidney Smith, whose
resignation takes effect May 5 next.
The new Judge has lived and practiced
his profession in Greenville for several
years and is well known generally to
the bar Of this section. He has been as.
ISOLATED in practice with one of the
ablest lawyers IN the state, in the per-
son OF Hon. r. B. Campbell, whose son.
ln-law he is, and it is predicted that he
Will make a successful %jurist, though
young in years.
With both the governor and the lieu
tenant-governor out of the state, both
being in Washington the affairs of the
department will be looked
by Private Secretary W. ]. Buck,
who is expected, as he has on former
occasions, to measure fully up to the re-
and execution of the role.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
BIRTHS.
New Business Firm.
W. B. DICkINS,
City Health Officer.

Mr.. Il. B. Smith, Of New Orleans, ar
rived in Greenwood last Monday and
will make this city his future home.
Mrs. Smith will join him here In a few
days. Mr.. Smith has leased an office in
the new Stein building, on Howard
street, for his firm, which will be known
as the Blackstone Smith Co., brokers in
cotton seed oil mill products, etc. This
firm will buy and sell these products in
all sections Of the country, and it's vol
m Of business will be extensive. Mr..
Smith is a splendid young man, and we
predict great success for him in the
conduct Of his business which he has
moved here from the Crescent City.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
BOgue.JamesOn

Miss Julia Bogue was married to Mr.,
b. 4. Jameson, of Sunnysi lie, Wednesday
evening, Feb. 18th at the home of the
brides mother, Mrs. Lalla Bogue; Rev
J. W. Bell officiating. After the cere-
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Jameson left for the
Crescent City where they will attend
the Carnival, returning here today
Charleston Herald.
The Commonwealth unites with the
friends OF the happy young couple in
extending congratulations and best
wishes.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
An Ordinance
Relating to the erection and construc-
ton Of buildings in the city u
Gnaon rood Misafasinni

Relating to the erection and construc
ton Of buildings in the city .
Greenwood, Mississippi.
Section L. Be IL ordained by thu
Mayor and Board Of Aldermen 81 ths
city of Greenwood, Mississippi, that be
fore any person shall construct or cause
to be constructed any building in the
city OF Greenwood, Of said state, he shall
Ale with the clerk OF the said city 8
copy of the plans and specifications FOL
said building. and obtain . permit to
build the same.
Section 2 Upon the fling OF the said
plans and specifications above provided
for, the clerk shall carefully go over the
same and ascertain IL the said plans and
specifications comply with the ordi-
nances Of said city, and proposes to con-
struct said building out Of the material,
and the walls Of the thickness, and the
chimneys and flues arc to be constructed
in the manner required by ordinances,
and if be finds the same to he up to the
requirements of the ordinances OF said
city, he shall issue to the said person a
permit to build the said building. other
wise he shall refuse to 80 issue the said
permit.
Section 3.-Any person who shall con-
struct or cause to be constructed any
building without first obtaining a per-
NIT as herein provided for. or who shall
construct or cause to be constructed On
plans and specifications different from
those filed with the said clerk shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and on convic-
ton thereof shall be fined in a sum not
exceeding 500 90
Approved this March End. 1909.
GID MONTJOY, Mayor.
Attest: r. ii. II CKS, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05

Delightful Dance.

One of the most enjoyable sociaI
events OF the season vas the dance
given by the young men OF wood
last Wednesday evening, February 24th,
in honor Of the visiting young ladies',
The couples began to assemble In STEMS
Hall about nine O'Clock. and the dancing
continued until the "wee sma' hours OF
morning. The spirit of the occasion
seemed to have inspired the musicians
and Ross orchestra was never known to
play better.
The hall was beautifully and artis-
tieally decorated with ferns and or
chids. At midnight the couples retired
to the Handy Kitchen where a delight
full lunch was served.
The following couples we're sorry when
the strains Of "Home Sweet Home re-
minded them that the happy occasion
was about to BIO relegated to sweet
memories OF the past:
ooruoh Mcintyre with Miss Connaliy
OF Atlanta, John pettey with Miss Ham
mond of Yazoo City, Weiseger with Miss
Lockhart of Yazoo City. W. Q. Neal with
Miss Wilkerson OF Greenville, C. ".
Priestly with Miss Hobson, j. s. Sanders
with Miss Gist, Madison Baird with
Miss Hemphill, ]. S, Hoskins with Miss
Virginia Topp, F. N. Pettey with Miss
Mary Topp, prosser with Miss Steele,
Harry scabes with Miss Branch, Albert
with Miss Bridger of SaIdis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Johnson, DIR. and
Il. Il. Bullock, Mr.. and Mrs. r. A.
McGehee, and Mrs. Bell were chaper-
mes.
A host of stars were in attendance
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
An Ordinance

Relating to the public health; making it
unlawful to spit in certain places.
Section BE it ordained by the
Mayor and Board OF Aldermen of the
city of Greenwood. Mississippi, that it
shall be unlawful for any person to spit
upon the sidewalks OF on the floor of any
public building of said city Of Green
wood.
Section AMY person who shall
violate Section One of this ordinance
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and
upon conviction shall be fined in a sun
not exceeding twenty dollars for each
oifense.
Approved March End. 1909.
GID MONTJOY, Mayor.
Attest II. II. HICKS, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05

The First National Bank showed ut
two gold certificates just received from
the Treasury Of the United States at
Washington for 100000 each which
are just about the handsomest things
we have seen for soa3e time. We do not
refer so much to the beauty of the en-
craving or the coloring as to the size OF
these certificates. However they are
payable to the order OF the bank and
should they BIO lost the finder will not
profit thereby.
The First National Bank secured
these certificates by depositing $20,-
10000 in gold with the Treasurer In
order to do away with carrying 80 large
an amount Of cash in the vaults, and
still maintain the reserve that National
Banks are required to carry.
These certificates are tho first re-
ceived here and are out of the ordinary.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
II PAYS to Advertise.

Mr.. T. !. Gum, the capable manager
Of the Greenwood Insurance Agency,
inserted a special notice about tornado
insurance in the last issue of The Com
m~onwealtb, and he informs us that it
brought results within less than two
days which more than paid the cost of
the advertising space. He authorizes
us to state that it pays to advertise In
The Commonwealth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
An Ordinance
Fixing the salary of the members of the
Fire Department.

Fixing the salary of the members of the
Fire Department.
Section BE it ordained by the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen OF the
city of Greenwood, Mississippi, that
from and after this date that the salary
Of the Chief of the Fire Department
shall be Seventy Dollars per month, and
the salary of his assistant in the Fire
Department shall be Fifty-fve Dollars
per month.
Section 2.--Be it further ordained
that for cause this day shown this or
dinance shall take effect from and after
this date.
Approved March 2, 1909.
GID MONTJOY, Mayor.
Attest: r. Ii. LII KS, Clerk.
The famous Modjeska Caramels; get
them at SCATES.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
The Band Organized.

Green wood will have a nrst-class band,
the permanent organization having
been perfected last Monday evening.
A complete outfit OF iirst-class instru-
ments has been ordered and a capable
Instructor will be employed. The -
ganization Is composed or splendid
material and Greenwood can soon boast
OF one of the best silver cornet bands in
the State.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
IhOS. B. klnq Next SUNDAY.

Mr.. Thomas B. King, leader of the
Layman's Movement OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church South, in the Memphis
Conference, and a speaker OF eminent
ability, will speak at the Methodist
church, Sunday March 7th, II a. m. and
1880 p. m. All are cordially invited TO
attend these services.
ii. s.. BpRAGlNs, Pastor.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
PROCEEDINGS OF
BOARD SUPERVISORS


The Board Of Supervisors of Lefiore
county convened Monday, March LIST,
the following members and officers
being present: \. M. Aldridge, presi-
dent; r. A. Joiner, J. NJ. Sykes, ]. L.
Haley, s. l. Brown, members: c. W.
Crockett clerk, s. z. Prophet sheriff, 4.
d. Stone attorney.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05

II you want to secure a $50 LIFE
SCHOLARSHIP, by copying a chapter in
the Bible, write to HARRIS BUSINESS
UNIVERSITY, jackson, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
Drainage Injunction Suit.

Chancellor M. r. Denton was here
Wednesday to hear the injunction suit
OF Hon. L. s. Hemphill against the route
selected by the County Drainage Com
m%issioners for the ditch through the
southern end of the Pelucia- Big Sand
Drainage District. BY agreement the
bearing of this suit was postponed until
the 9Th day of April, at which time the
regular term of Chancery Court will
convene in Greenwood.
TL4 III. RI
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
MOrtuary Report for the Month Of
February. 1909.
DEATHS.

q ) white, 2 colored.
Feb 4, Capt. A. Il. Ball. age 90, O
Carroll county; killed by train.
Fob. :, Newt Edwin Carter, age 4 mos.
of Sidon; malnutritiou.
Feb. s, Laurent B. H%allinquest, age 10,
city; arterio-sclerosis.
Feb. Z, Miss Eaie Bozemau, age II.
city; tuberculosis.
Feb. is, Chas. NJ. Melton, age 40, city;
intestinal he~norrhage.
Feb 20, infant son Mrs. Paris Gray,
city, still-born.
Feb. %, II. X. Johnson, age 43, city;
found dead,
Feb. IS, j. II. Ellington, Jr., age 3
months, city; maInutritio
coLoRED.
Feb. 20, 0ssie Porter, age Is, city;
tuberculosis.
Feb. %, Kate Bradley, G 40, city;
burn.
BIRTHS.
90 white, 3 coIored.
Feb. 7, Mrs. J. A. Woods, boy.
Feb. 10, Mrs. Bette o'Bryaut, boy.
Feb. 20, Mrs. Harris Gray, boy.
Feb p, Mrs. W. ]. Gayden, boy,
aa Al
Feb. %, Mrs. John Melton, boy.
C0LoRED.
Eeb. 0, Maggie Brown, boy.
Feb. 10, Annie Hampton, boy.
Feb. 10, Mary Nolen, boy.
W. B. DICKINS,
City Health Officer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
For Rent.

New seven room house with modern
conyeniences. Inquire at this eGice.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05

Members and officers Of the Board
were allowed legal per diem and mile
age.
The appointment of A. r. Bew as
deputy by Assessor Lee Arterbury was
approved by the Board.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
S2O,OO0.O 90 In Gold Certificates.

A host of stays YER in attendance.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-11
HAW0RTH IN NEVADA

iiil.O, Hawaii, Jan. Tn n Lett
TOR to DR.. Hayes Of Hilo. Mr.. l.. w.
liaworth, formerly of the Tribupc
says he Is now editor of the Reese
River Reyeille, Austin, Nevada.
paper which, he says, Sin the early
days had Mark Twain on the repor-
torial stan, but which Is now auite
unadorned with talent" Hib DeopIe
who remember Ilaworth's work on
the Tribune will take the latter mod
est statement with grain of salt.
the letter was in reply to one from
Dr. Hayes, in which an account was
given OF the Els memorial services
III TINS city, and Mr.. Haworth saws
the letter serves rs reminder to him
'hal ne should put himself in good
stnphing with Lodge 1853. lie adds:
shall some time get back to Hilo,
am quite sure, and | shall owe it
TO the unapproachable good fellow
ship of the boys down there If | am
able to flourish my antlers with the
bunch"
Incidentally, the writer mentions
that Homer Ross, formerly in part-
nership with Attorney Wise of lilo.
Is "still hammering away at Man
haitian, and Is In very good lines down
there"