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The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-24
students Building an AeropIane.

New York, Feb. 24.-Two Columbia
students have completed plans for the
construction of an aeroplane. They
are Ernest Wendell and G. Cleveland
Looming, both members of the Column
bia Aero club. The machine will be
about forty feet long and 25 feet wide,
of the bi-plane type. BY commence
ment day it is expected that the aero
plane will be ready and that a fight
on it in south field will be made part
of the exercises of class day.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-24
SHOT TWO ROBBERS.
Kansas City Merchant Caught Them
| Brglarizing His Store.

Kansas City, Mo, Feb. 24.-Caught
in the act of burglarizing the Kansas
Mercantile company's downtown store
here early today, two robbers We're
shot by H. NJ. Craddock, the proprietor.
John Sterner was captured mortally
wounded. Another man. said to have
been one of Sterner's companions. was
located at a hospital today, badly
wounded
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-24
Kissee stabbed the Kisser.

Salem, Ark, Feb. 24.-While await
ing a trial on a charge of seduction
yesterday. J. w. Jones. a merchant of
Mammoth Springs, was stabbed and
fatally wounded by Miss Lizzie Kissee,
the plaintiff in the case. Both were
members of prominent families.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-24
SHE STUCK FAST.
Kaiser Wilhelm III Ran Aground
When Entering New York Harbor.

New York, Feb. 24.-while trying
to grope her way into New York har-
Dor in a binding fog today, the
amer Kaiser Wilhelm II from Bre-
men ran aground on the edge of Ged-
ney channel and was stuck fast for
several hours. There were nearly
1000 passengers on board AS the
bottom of the bay was either mud or
sand. it is believed the steamer suf-
fered no damage
The accident was reported by wire
less The steamer was floated soon
after noon and taken out through the
channel where she anchored in open
water until the fog lifted.
We can save YOU money on. that lum-
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-24
Knocked Out 14s saloons.

Indianapolis, Feb. 24.-Five In
diana counties which held local
option elections yesterday voted
dry" They are Grant Howard,
DavieSs, Adams and Newton. One
hundred and forty-three saloons are
put out of business.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-24
Cost sos a Vote.

Chicago, Feb 24-It cost the city of
Evanston SIS for each ballot cast at
yesterdays primary election There
was no contest in the election and only
the Socialist party had a ticket in the
field. Twenty five votes were cast at
a total cost of $500 for holding the pri-
mary.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-24
SMOKER FOR TAFT.
$4,000 Yale Graduates Have Been In
Vited to Attend

Washington, Feb. 24.-An living
graduates of Yale, nearly $4,000 in
number have received an invitation
to a smoker and supper here on the
evening of March 8. at which Presi-
dent-EIect Taft, a graduate of the
class OF '7s, Is expected to be present.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-24
weather Indications.

Chicago. Feb. 24.-Forecast for
Kansas: Fair tonight and Thursday.
Warmer Thursday.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-24

We can save you money on that lum-
ber bill. ]. B. Whelan & Co. Tels. S65.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-02
"Maids Of cprkvlIIe."

Last evening when the curtain rose
upon the opening scene of the maids
of Corkville," the popular play given
under the auspices of the Kings
Daughters with Miss Street. of Me-
ridian, as the efficient director, 1t prov
ed quite a treat for the play-goers. 1t
was welcomed by large audience
and its jingly music, bright chorus
and breezy comedy was rellished with
gusto. When the curtain first went
up. twas like "a glimpse in fairyland,
everything was SO bewilderingly beau
tiful. There was fun galore, inter
mingled with catchy songs from start
to finish. Miss Lucille McInnis won
fresh laurels, by the rendition Of a
sweet song, and she. received gen.
erous round of applause. One of the
most comical parts of the play was
the Heavenly Twins" by Misses
Pearl Jarman and Naomie Turner.
these young girls proved themselves
proficient in dancing capacity, their
Gigs" we're catchy and repeatedly en-
cored. The Indians Bride" by Miss
Cornie Haney was splendidly portray
ed and>she received bursts of applause
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-02

home in Alabama. She has been to
Bolton, where she accompanied the
remains of her father who was laid to
rest at his old home. Miss Trotter
will not return here to her school,
which is generally regretted.
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Mrs. Frank Parks of Gandsi, was
the attractive guest yesterday of Mr..
and Mrs. Basket at their hospitable
home on Southern avenue.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-02

ing of Court street M. E. Home Mis-
sionary Society took place yesterday
afternoon at the church, with verl
good attendance. Mesdames Cook,
Stafford and Thompson each lead in
an earnest prayer. After singing sew
eral songs and the scripture lesson,
the election of officers took place. All
the old officers we're reelected with
the exception of the End and 3rd vice.
presidents and Mesdames /. H. c. Cook
and Fuller were elected to fill these
places. The reports from the various
officers were read and made a splen-
did showing, especially that of Mrs.
DR.. Emmett Dill the secretary, whose
report was excellent. No further bus
mess the society adjourned to meet
again the first Monday In March.
Womans Missionary Union.
One of the most pleasant meetings
of the Woman's Missionary Union
of Emmanuel Baptist church was that
on yesterday afternoon at the home
of the pastor and his wife, Rev. and
Mrs. A. L. O'Bryant. The meeting was
conducted by the president Mrs.
O'Bryant, and the devotional session
lead by the pastor. The monthly mis-
sionary pragrom was absorved, the
subject being Africa" The program
was instructive and certainly very in
teresting. After the rendition of the
program, Rev. O'Bryant gave the
ladies' splendid and helpful talk. The
closing number was singing. stand
Up For Jesus Then charming
social hour was spent with the gra-
cious hostess, who served delicious
hot chocolate and lovely cake.
4. + .
Mrs. George Wiser and the child
rem left Saturday for Texas, where
they go to join Mr.. Wiser, who has
been located there several months.
They will make Texas their perma-
nent home.
Mrs. Earnest Hanna received let.
ter from her husband today who is
still at the bedside of his mother
at Kosciusko, stating that her condi
ton is still unimproved and very ser
ious.
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proved pleasant in every particular.
One visitor was welcomed, Mrs. Fee,
from Pennsylvania. The next meeting
will be the business meeting at the
Convent, Friday afternoon at o'clock
and the annual election of officers will
be held. All members are especially
urged to attend this meeting. On
next Monday afternoon Mrs. M. D.
Foley will be hostess of the social
meeting at her home on Forrest street.
Delicious refreshments of sand wiches
coffee and cream and chocolate cake
were served.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-02

The Westminster Aid Society of the
Bay street Presbyterian church is
holding a called meeting at the church
this afternoon.
Oriental and musical lecture at the
court house February 4, at 1880, only
25cts. worth $1.OO 2-2-St
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Mrs. R. A. Foote of New Hebron
with her little daughter, Berdie, are
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-02
Westminster Aid.

The Westminster Aid Societ of the
regular weekly meeting Monday after
noon at the church. Mrs. Thomas ].
jackson the president presided. Mrs.
Rudolph Hauenstein was elected re-
porter instead of Miss Annie Gay, who
resigned. The members were eordi-
ally received at the door by Mrs. W.
e. Griffin. The ladies planned and
decided to give a social entertain
ment during this month, at the home
Of Mrs. Andrew Draughn on River
avenue. Mesdames Ellis, French and
John Powe were appointed to take
charge of the exchange for Saturday.
No further business adjournment fol-
lowed.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-02
For COLDS and GRIP,

Hicks CAPUDINF is the b
edy-relieves the %hing.anR;
ness-cures tb9 sod and 4
normal condJf0hs. It's liqni
immo diately. 10c, 25c and 81 4
stores.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-02
The S0lla/ Side.
PHONES: Cumberland No. 49, Home No. 264

she certainty demonstrated taste and
artistic ability in the rendition. Mrs.
D. B. Holmes as Ada was one of the
most comical acts of the evening. Mrs.
Holmes in days gone by has certainly
worshipped at the shrine of Terpsi-
charean, as was fully demonstrated
last evening in the two step, the waltz
and even to the Hop Light Ladies.
Your Cakes All Dough-" She was fine
and brought down the house. The
impersonation of Ruth Grey by Miss
Pearl Jarman was decidedly the hit
of the evening, nothing could have
been better. She was the most attrac-
tive feature of the entertainment
Mary Alma Holmes in the Scotch
Lassies, was unexcelled and graceful
and charming. Miss Rose Pellman
in Far Japan was very attractive and
never sang sweeter and to a more ap-
preciative audience Miss May Haney
was lovely in her jap costume and
displayed much grace and talent. Lit
tie Unette Kernaghan sang beauti-
| full song, 1.-THE Rainbow" and her rem
dition was exquisite and graceful as
Processes, she was called back the
fourth time. Miss Ruth Daughdrill
sang beautifully and her dancing was
very favorably received. Although the
entire play was success from an
artistic standpoint as well as finan-
cially and Miss Street merits highest
! praise for the splendid production.
I: . :.
Arbor Day Program. (
Following is the pogram Of Arbor
Day splendidly rendered by the sixth
grade of Court street school, with
Miss Pearl Webb as the efficient
teacher. The children all did remark
ably well and the program was beau
/ tiful as well as instructive:
Song, "Memory's Arbor Scene, by
Entire Grade.
Introductory Remarks-Wm Hirsch.
"Our Glass Tree"-Dora Ross.
1.-THE Farmer and the School Child
ren''-Lonnie Burkett, Ermine Bish
II op, Maggie Estes, Bessie Donovan
| Leslie Morley and Elma Ellison.
Facts About Arbor Day, Origin, Pur
pose, etc,-Oswald Kernaghan, Fred
Taylor, Luther Barksdale, Leroy ant
and Leon Lenoir, Llyod st. Clair. :
"The Acorn, the Seeding, the Tree
Ray Eure, John Magruder, Werner
Hanna, Austin Barksdale.
Arbor Day Song and Acrostic.--Haze
Bishop. Dora Ross, Bobbie Haney
Marsret Herren. Made Caperton
Grace Mills, Naomi Hirsch, Minnie
Hansen.
1.-THE Heart of Tree"-Grace Wood
ley.
What Do We Plant When We Plan
II a ?"-John r, Jackson.
Song,-"He Who Blesses Most i
st."-Erlean Trigg, Ethel Adams
II Ruby Bush, Nellie James, Bernic'
| Thompson.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-02
First Presbyterian Ladies Aid.

The Ladies Aid Society of the First
Presbyterian church held very in
teresting meeting at the church yester-
day afternoon. The attendance was
not so very good as usual on account
of the cold weather. The meeting
was presided over by the vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. Stephen Burr, and assist
ant secretary, Mrs. d. F. Matheson.
Mrs. D. King lead the singing and
Miss Lois Currie read a passage of
scripture. The business of the meet
ing was then taken up in regular or
der. On next Monday afternoon the
Aid meets at the home Of Rev. and
Mrs. E. ]. Currie. with Mrs. G. G.
Antrey as hostess. A meeting in this
hospitable home is always eagerly
anticipated by all the ladies of the
church.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-02

the guests at the home of Mrs
Foote on East Fifth street.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-02

Miss Villa Trotter will pass
through here tonight enroute for her
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-02

Court street Home Mission socIet.
: The regular monthly business NEE
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-02
Columbia Street Womans'
Missionary Union.

Missionary Union.
The Womans' Missionary Union of
the Columbia street Baptist church
held a most interesting meeting at the
home of Mrs. ]. N. McMillin Monday
afternoon. Owing to the cold weather
there was not the usual large attend
ance. Mrs. Hall lead the devotional
exercises. The only business of inter
est was discussing furnishing refresh
ments and entertaining the Mission
airy Institute which convenes here on
the 9Th of February. One new mem.
Der was gladly received, Mrs. Rich
ardson.
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Catholic Ladies' Aid.
| Mrs. Gormerly, on Jackson street
was hostess yesterday afternoon o.
the Catholic Ladies' Aid. Considering
the weather, there was a very goot
attendance. Mrs Rowan the presi
dent presided over the meeting and
after a small amount OF business
was taken up, the rest Of the tims
was spent socially, and the meeting
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-03-18
Lincoln Riding His Circuit.

coin was the most natural and unas-
Stunning democrat seen In modern
times. 1t must be understood that this
term is used in its original and funda-
mental, not its derived and partisan
sense. I have no desire to arouse par
tsan clamor in seeking to convey an
idea. Some things in partisan Democ-
vacy are as remote from real democ-
facy as some things in institutional
Christianity are remote from the
teachings and life Of the Nazarene.
There Is more than a pleasantly in
Lincoln's remark that God must love
the common people, he made so many
Of them" Like most Of his humorous
quips, that win bear serious study.
Lincoln also said that nothing could be
Inherently wrong which most of the
people practiced, or something to that
effect. I am not so sure about that
doctrine, but 1t shows the great liber.
ator's attitude. 1t grew out of his
overwhelming desire to make himself
one with his Fellow men, especially
the poorest of his fellow men. He had
not In his makeup one shred Of the
"holier than thou" He was the fur
thest removed from the Pharisee. He
saw clearly the fundamental difference
between democrat and aristocrat. He
not only perceived this, but lived It
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lSO9-The Lincoln Centenary-l9O9
Lincoln as the American Type:
BY James A. Edgerton
Copyrisht. 1909. by the
American Press Association

own place and is now more slowly
working out her own peculiar develop
ment and mission.
In one aspect this land may be called
the modern Palestine. The pilgrims
were like those who escaped out Of
Egypt. Washington was another Abra-
ham, Lincoln another Moses. But our
peculiar ark Of the covenant is polit-
ical liberty. This we are to carry as
the chosen people Of this age until the
world is converted to democracy.
Yet we are more than a Palestine,
having in us the elements also Of a
modern Greece and more especially Of
a modern Rome. All the stages of the
Roman republic have we passed
through. Now we are at the age Of
the Caesars, only let us hope that the
later experience and liberty Of the
world have given us sufficient wisdom
and strength to avoid empire.
Has it ever occurred to the people Of
this time that a great new civilization
is springing to life in the nations that
fringe the shores of the Pacific and
that we hold much the same relation
to this new group of developing states
that ancient Rome held to western Eu-
rope? The parallel can be carried fur
ther. This is but suggestion of it.
There are historic years as well as
solar years. The first historic year
had its springtime In early Greece,
Judea and Rome. Its summer came
in the days of julius and Augustus
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-03-18

because they thus develop their pow.
ers and bring out their inherent posi-
bilities. One Of the worst things about
a monarchy is that the people learn to
depend on the king to do for them
what 1t would be better for them to do
sor themselves. BY depending on an
other their own faculties became
atrophied through lack Of use. Thus
the best one man government is worse
than the worst popular government.
II che masses lean on one or on few
al their own higher powers which are
called forth in government remain
dormant. Men are as good and as
great for tie most part as they think
themselves. They can do what they
are compelled to do. The reason that
government is best which governs,
least is that 1t makes the individual
do for himself. Use makes for growth.
The man who has to use his will, his
Judgment and his inventiveness deyel-
ops his will. his judgment and his In
ventiveness. Centuries Of popular gov
ernment, popular education, universal
self respect. equality and freedom
breed race worthy Of all these high,
attributes Of the full grown man.
Lincoln knew these things, and,
what is better. he practiced them every
day Of his life. He wanted to get away
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-03-18

Caesar, which were so close to the day
Of the Nazarene. The long periods Of
peace and fruition under the Anto-
mines and Constantine in the later EN-.
pire constituted the autumn. Then
came the first icy blasts in the form
Of the raiding hosts Of the Goths and
Vandals. succeeded by the long win
ter Of the middle ages.
The renaissance, the reformation and
the discovery Of America marked the
spring Of the new year, and now we
are again at the high tide Of summer.
This land, which was withheld from
mems gaze until the opening Of this
new and diviner year, Is to be the
theater on which will be enacted the
chief events Of Its long summer and
autumn. As each year, like an ascend
ing spiral, goes higher than its prede-
cessors. so are we passing higher and
developing new things under the sun.
What are our chief characteristics
Democracy and construction. Democ-
racy makes men depend upon them
selves. Under it they are self gov
erning units. Just as the muscle Is
developed by use or the employment
of some faculty strengthens 1t, so
when men are made to do for them
selves they evolve to the plane Of
doing for themselves. This is the chief
blessing of democracy. AS we think
SO are we. Thus equality Of oppor-
tunity breeds a stronger race. Indi-
tidual initiative and inventiveness
have succeeded every era Of liberty
and democracy. America has brought
this new day till the sunlight Of its
intelligence is shining over into all
lands.
The constructive attitude is also
ours. the spirit OF the builders. We do
not tear down; we erect. We are posi-.
tive. full OF faith and optimism. as the
builders always are. We have come
to know God as the great builder, and
we would be in his image.
James Russell Lowell spoke of Lin
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-03-18
% that it can almost indefinitely ex.

90 that it can almost indefinitely ex-
tend Its life.
Each individual goes through all
the stages OF growth that have pre-
eeded 1t on the evolutionary ladder.
Starting with the germ. 1t must make
the whole journey, must climb the
whole ladde: from the lowermost
round to its own appointed place. The
only gain from the precedent evolution
seemingly Is that the new individual
goes through all the early processes
up to its own stage with great rapid
lty. 1t is as though man were to run
his race along a prepared road that
ended In a forest AS far as the road
had been completed he could 60 swift
~. From that point on he would have
to fell the trees and make his own
roadbed. SO that his progress would be
much tmpeded. He then would have
reached his own stage Of development.
Thus child goes swiftly through
all the processes Of growth from the
germ to the man. Many Of these proc
asses are passed over before birth. At
the time Of birth the infant is but lit
tie beyond the animal stage. Then the
boy traverses the periods Of human
growth from the savage up to the citi-
zen OF the twentieth century. If per.
mftted, he has his caves, his tents and
rapidly runs the road already made by
cliff dweller, Indian, nomad. up to the
biped that masticates and burns to-
bacco. talks automobiles and flying
machines and generally considers him
Seaf the darling Of the ages.
SO is it with q nation. America has
gone over the stages of national devei-
opment .trayersed by Israel, Rome.
Greece. England. Only she has had
the experience and has gone over the
road much more swiftly than they.
This way was. already prepared BY
fhe1r having traversed it before. The
G1ges Of the journey she accomplish
Cd N q year had required them a CEN
tury. Finally she has reached her
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l8O9-The Lincoln Centenary-l0O9
Democracy of Lincoln
By James A. Edgerton
Copyright. 1909. by the
American Press Association

he did not feel himself better than
others. but felt himself Just as good
Is any man on the planet. This was
The quality in him which has scarcely
been analyzed, but which so endeared
him to the mass of men, In his life
he changed democracy from a theory
to a practice. He incarnated 1t, so
that all the world might see. His up-
holding of the plain people was not a
pose. 1t was his method of building
q government Of the plain people
through all the years that are to be. 1t
was his method Of recognizing mass
against class, his profound plan Of
making the lowest strata Of society
better by thinking them better and SO
inducing them to think themselves
better.
Small minds affect to despise the
common. Great souls behold In that
which is most common that which is
most universal and therefore most d.
vine. Herein Is the deep philosophy of
Lincoln's remark about Gods love for
the common people.
What Is more common than the
grass, yet what is more beautiful
Hills, mountains, rivers, forests.
oceans-these are seen of all men, yet
they are the most enchanting things
of life. What flower is so common,
yet so beautiful, as the rose?
So it is in men. That which is great
est in any mind is that which it has
In common with all other minds. Gen
ius is the power of stating fully and
adequately what everybody else thinks
He Is greatest who Is most universal,
who includes most of what Is in 9TH
ers. If man is made in the image of
God, then all men are made In the
Image of God, and he includes what Is
In all men. The more, therefore. that
we can include of what Is in others
the more godlike we become. This is
one part of the philosophy Of democ
racy. phase SO amply and happily
illustrated in the life Of irtoln.
But this divinity Of the common is
not all there is of democracy, nor al
that Lincoln embodied Of it. 1t IL
best for people to govern themselves
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- EAL greatness needs no trap
pings to make itself seem
~ great. Thus the most noble
and kingly souls have been
most common and mean In their outer
guise. Homer begged his bread.
Buddha threw away his crown and
became a mendicant. Socrates went
barefooted. Jesus consorted with poor
people and publicans. Savonarola wore
a patched habit Franklin was a
printer, wrote notices for common
folks and wore plain clothes at court.
Robert Burns was a plowman. Abra-
ham Lincoln throughout his life re-
mained one Of the plain people.
This was In no sense condescension
on the part Of the great souls. In
many cases it arose from bitter neces-
sity. In others it was their method
of proclaiming themselves one with
the most numerous class Of men. 1t
was their method Of preaching the
gospel of equality. 1t was their man.
ner Of showing contempt for outer dis
tinctions. the trappings Of show that
small natures prize so much.
Democracy is a spiritual thing. Men
are not equal In outer ways. They diff
fer in talents, education, bodily form,
heredity, wealth and all externals.
They are only equal in fundamental
manhood, in being children Of COM
mon Father. God is no respecter of
persons. His rain falls on the just
and unjust. His law-natural law
treats all the same. Human law must
be modelled on this eternal law and
thus must show no favoritism, must
treat all alike, must be based on fun
damental equality. Whenever It de-
parts from that even by hair 1t does
violence to the divine and eternal plan.
OF those who attain the kingdom i'm
mortal the newest conner is equal to
the oldest archangel. This is the
model for all democratic institutions.
They have their origin in the spiritual
nature Of things. They approximate
the unerring and impartial justice Of
the sunshine and the attraction Of
gravitatiOn.
Jesus was the first democrat. Lin