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The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02

legislature OF virginia to introduce a resolution
into the continental body declaring complete
remuneration of colonial allegiance to mother
England. and if there is a man in all history
who fearlessly championed the principle of in
dividuai rights and personal liberty, it was
Richard Henry Lee.
The records show that his eloquence was
matchless, and his logic the very soundest
when he, on June Z, introduced the following
resolution, declaring: THAT these united colo
mics are, and of right ought to be, free and
Independent states; that they are absolved
from all allegiance to the British crown; and
that all political connection between them and
the state of Great Britain is, and ought to be,
totally dissolved"
This rebelliOus resolution brought consterna-
ton to many of the delegates, and only a man
Of great mental strength could have won so
glorious a victory, since the delegates were at
this time unprepared to accept such a declara-
ton, and few indeed entertained seriously the
thought of proclaiming thus boldly for free
dom. Lee well knew that If his resolution
failed to receive support he would be uncom-
Portable in the congress, and might expect
death at the hands of England for his words
of rebellion and action as a traitor.
Americans underestimate his power, his wis
dom, and his depth of patriotism-for he was
indeed the Samuel Adams of the south, and
his fiery orations, filled with inspiring eli
makes, place him certainly well to the front,
when we contemplate the magnitude of colo
NAL separation. Further investigation will
show that the assembled delegates, though
thoroughly aroused by the eloquence of Lee,
felt the necessity of shielding SO daring a per-
sonage, and Immediately after Lees motion
demanding separation, seconded by John
Adams of Massachusetts, there appears in the
Journal of Congress this protecting or shield
ing" entry of certain resolutions respecting
independence being moved and seconded, Re-
solved. That the consideration of them be
deferred y = -" The records then show
that the congress directs "that the secretary
omit the names of its mover and seconder.
from the Journals" What better evidence do
we REQUIRE that Lee was in advance OF his
comnatriots and that his attitude was ex-
tremely dangerous.
The delegates were not anxious to consider
the rebellious resolution, but Mr.. Lee was in
earnest and had won a few of the giants to
his cause, and though the delegates had ex-
nressed the hope of considering the step on
1une & at 10 in the morning, nothing was done
until June 10, when, after a few warm speeches
for and against, the resolution was held to
come before the congress July i. Lee antlcl-
mated that a committee might be appointed,
and he had prepared an outline OF the griev-
ances setting forth the attitude OF the colonies
In fact. he knew he would be named the
chairman of the committee on declaration, and
was busy preparing himself for the colossal
task of drafting the Magma Charta OF the dis
turbed colonies, when by stage mali he was
informed of the sudden and severe illness OF
his wife. His devotion to her was proverbiai,
and the great Lee now stood between love
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02

exertion, until, tired Of combating In
vain against a spirit which victory
cannot subdue, our enemies will evac-
uate our soil, and your country retire,
an immense loser from the contest
No, sir! We have made up u minds
to bide the issue of approaching strug-
gle. and though much blood may be
spilled, we have no doubt of our ulti-
mate success" After reading these
lines we no longer hesitate to believe
that Carroll would eagerly put down
his address, 80 that they may not
hang the wrong man."
The convention contained 26 law
yers, 6 physicians, 9 merchants. z
farmers, 3 soldiers, 1 printer, 2 states
men, 1 minister, 1 surveyor and z
shoemakers, among them o
brothers, John and Samuel Adams and
Richard Henry and Francis l.. Lee.
The statement that Jefferson was
the youngest member of the conven-
ton is wrong. There were six who
were his juniors, and the hoy mem
Der" was Edward Rutledge of South
Carolina, and he was 26 years old.
while the Oldest was James Smith OF
Pennsylvania, who vas &C years ole.
They did not sign by roll call nor by
colonies, as is often published, but
rather by volunteer and inclination,
John Hancock signing first, Samuel
Adams next, Phil Livingston follow
ing, Robert Treat Paine fourth, with
Thomas Howard last. or number Sc.
John Morton was first to die, date be-
ing April, 1777 (age 53), while Charles
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-06-19
AMERICAN MORALS.

At times the black man is,ac
cused of being a menace to good
morals. However guilty some
black men may be of this, there
is evidence every day Of the fact
that he is only an instance Of
what his environment displays.
Since that day when a black man
was supposed to have wronged a
woman of a race superior TO his
own, and when the newspapers
of his community tod the people
to murder him, numerous fences
against the morals, which he was
a cused Of violating, have been
accomplished. They have been
&C ;ompished by that superior
race. None of the memters OF
that superior race have been
Neither have their
kind been compelled to flee from
their burning homes.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-06-19

You should be careful in choos
ing your companions, my dear
contem poraries, for homicides
followed by suicides, is being the
consequence when other courses
are taken. Marrying for spite,
is a dangerous thing. Attorney
Gil b, is right in his plea for the
laying of a solid foundation in
the home building. You should
also teach your children the way
of life. Send them to Sunday
school. The Lutheran church
has a bible class each Sunday
and the house should filed.
Every child in the southeast end
should attend the Episcopal Sun.
day school at 10 a. NJ. each Sun
day, Do this and your children
will grow up versed in the bible
and conversant on all biblical
subjects for the instructions are
thorough. Also attend the other
Sunday schools. ST. Paul and
ST. John have creditable Sunday
schools with intelligent teachers
We are informed that the other
churches have them also. We
shall as soon as convenient, visit
the other five Sunday schools
and see how they are progress
sing.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-06-19

The time is not far off for the
election of State Superinten-
dent of Public Instruction. a
county treasurer. clerk, Judge,
sheriff and superintendent OF
schools. Choose the best men
for these places and do so with.
out friction and factional fights.
The Republican party has been
too much on the fractional fight.
ing order for the past decade.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-06-19
Notice TO business Houses.

We are going to make a spec
ialty of directing people to those
who advertise; we are gong to
visit all the business houses and
solicit patronage and those who
advertise shall be the ones whom
we direct you to- We solicit the
cooperation of all and shall en-
deavor to raise The Forum S cir
culation by September l, to $500.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-06-19

What the Republicans want is
strong men for the county offices
next year. Sheriff Werner's
term expires Decem Der 1910 and
his successor has only a few
months over one year to be
chosen, nominated and elected.
Some talk is current to the effect
that DR.. j. A. Wheeler will be
the choice of the Sangamon
county Republicans. DR. Wheel
er is as good man as the coun.
ty affords-he is man who al.
ways wins.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-06-19
GOV. CONFER REMOVES SHERIFF

Gov. Conner of Alabama, re-
moved the sheriff from Office 10
Mobile, because the sheriff is &C.
cused of being negligent in Office
and permitted d coIored man to
be tynched on January %, last.
This is novel thing but not un.
expected. The American people
are compelled to mete out justice
one to the other as the ultimate
consumation of peace and pres
ervation of the nation. A house
divided against itself cannot
stand now any more than it could
Of yOre.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-06-19
OUR ADVERTISING RATES.

For display matter one time, 15s
the inch; over one time, 10c, months
or one year, special prices made.
Reading matter, one time, &c the
line; seven words to the line; owe,
one time, SC; for long articles O.,
church advertising, some reduction.
For clubs, socials, ect., when mat
ter contains over rs words and under
200. send SO cents IL you desire it pub
lished in full. MANAGER.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-06-19

Every city officer who fails to do
by his constituents that which is
right, and especially those who
worked assdiously for his sue
cess will be denounced by The
Forum and defeated if in our
power to defeat him or them.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-06-19

The aver rage man is what he
makes out of himself-you are
what you make yourself and that
alone.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-06-19

We are yet tOrmented with the
small boys and girls around the
churches during and after ser
vices. Will the police please in
terfere.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-06-19

The Forum has striven to do
right by the Republicans in office
but ingratitude seems to b our
reward. There is day of reck-
oniDg.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-06-19

The tendency of the modern
clergyman is to teach and preach
doctrines which will elevate the
community, the social fabric and
the people of his church.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-06-19

You cant be too careful in
rearing your chiIdren-lt is as
essential to know what to teach
them to do as it is to teach or tell
them that which they should not
do. 1t is a iife's work.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-06-19

L. L. Toly is a Republican
with backb bone, courage, and
principle He is a coming young
man-the other fellows over
there are dead.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-06-19

Springfield is getting to be the
leading star in the Three | Lea
que constellation.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-06-19

A deceltfuI, ungrateful, mina-
ture policeman S days are few.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-06-19
EDITORIAL

Saturday. June 10, 1909.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-06-19

=
Political integrity is the road
but thieves reap what is sown.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-06-19

ooh, Douglas! Thou hast passed be
yond the shore,
But still thy voice is ringing DER the
gale
Thou'st taught thy race how high her
hope may soar,
And bid them seek the heights, nor
faint nor fall"
Paul Laurence Dunbar on Fred
Douglass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-24
DISTINGUISHED PRELATE COMING
 TO ST. CHARLES
Bishop of Rochester to Award Diplomas
 and Deliver Grafton.
First Graduating Class in the History of the New School-Elaborate Prepara' tions for Closing Exercises Tonight.

The commencement exercises at St. Charles Parochial School will be held tomorrow evening at the school build ing on East Main street at 7:30, when a class of 25 pupils, the first class to graduate from the new school will as- semble and receive their diplomas from Rt. Rev. T. F. Hickey, DID,, ILL. D., bishop of Rochester, N. Y., where the mother house of the sisters who con- duct the teaching of St. Charles school is situated. Bishop Hickey, besides distributing the diplomas will also ad- dress the graduates and make the awards of prizes to the successful members of the class. In attendance also there will be Monsignor Synott, Administrator of the Diocese of Hart ford, and Rev. Father Murray, Chan cellor of the diocese, besides visiting hclergy.
 A feature of the program will be the awarding of three gold medals, one to Pauline Lennon for scholarship; one to one to John Corcoran for general ex- cellence in studies. There will be oth- CT minor awards as follows: Irene Stanley. for politeness; Elizabeth Me metics; Rosella Judge. punctuality; Mary O'Brien, attendance at mass; Alice Kelly, excellence at work; Els ther Burns, courtesy; Loretta Pay
 
 mar: Anna McGee, spelling; Kathryn A. Macdonald, geography; Lillian Fox, generosity; Margaret Tierney, appli- cation; Mary Melee, writing; Daniel Kenny, history; Harold Fox, general improvement; Peter Hanbery home work: Joseph Donnelly, history; Charles McE1roy. reading: Michael Simko. conduct; Francis Rock. com- position.
 The program as arranged for the ev- ening follows: Welcome. Presentation of diplomas by Rt- Rev. T. F. Hickey, D.D., LLA D.; Chorus, Ere Forth From these Loved Halls We Co., Class of 'o9; "A Burst of Sunshine,''e grammar boys; "The Double Throne, e a one scene play in which the charac- Elroy, John Corcoran, Michael Simko, Mary McGee. Lillian Fox, Kathryn A. Macdonald, Irene Stanley, Peter Han bery. Harold Fox, Loretta Payden. Rosella Judge, Elizabeth McPadden, Ethel Burns, Anna McGee, Pauline Joseph Donnelly. Lucille Grandffeld, Daniel Kenny, Margaret Tierney, Mary OBrien, Alice Kelly, Esther Judge. Minims; ', -tAt the Golden Gates,' boys; Tableaux. Joan of Arc" Anne McGee CD Joan leaves her sword and consecrated banner on way to rectory; C2) Joan in Glory; Finale.
 Those who will receive diplomas are as follows: John Corcoran. Joseph Daniel Kenny. John Kane. Charles Mo Elroy, Francis Rock, Michael Simn~. Elizabeth McPadden, Mary McGee, An na McGee. Kathryn A. Macdonald, Marie OaBrien. Loretta Payden, Irene Stanley, Margaret Tieman, Ethel Burns, Lillian Fox. Lucille Grandfeld Alice Kelly, Esther Judge, RoselIa Judge, Bessie and Pauline Lannon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-24
YOUNG BRYAN'S
 BRIDE TO SEEK DRYER CLIMATE
Impending Tragedy Over hangs the Marriage of Commoner's Son to
 Daughter of Wealthy
 Grain Dealer.

Lincoln. Neb.. June 24.-A tinge of tragedy is woven into the romance of William J. Bryan. Jr.. and Miss Helen Berger, which culnlinated today in their marriage at the summer home of the brides father, Alexander Berger, a wealthy Milwaukee grain dealer, at Grand Lake, Col.
 The son of the thrice Presidential candidate is not yet twenty-two, and has only concluded his second year of study at Nebraska University. Miss Berger is under twenty, but they have been Sweethearts from childhood.
 Miss Berger is an only daughter. Her mother died of consumption when she was scarcely more than a. baby For years she has been living under the dread shadow of the white plague. Recently the physicians warned MT. Berger it was imperative that his daughter take up a residence in Ari- zona, if her life was to be spared.
 Miss Berger proposed a nasty mar riage. She pleaded so successfully that both MT. Bryan and MT. Berger were won over. Immediately after the ceremony the younger Bryan is to take his bride to Tuscon, where he will con- tinue his studies at the University of Arizona.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-24
The Cold Water Cure.


 If you feel cold coming on, drink a glass of cold water, not iced, and re- peat at half hour intervals until Eel1ef is felt. If hot water is easier hD take, it can be substituted for the cold, par ticularly in the morning and at night. Taking an abundance of liquid matters more than it's temperature. It Is there where the patients fall short. They will drink a glass or two of water, then declare they can take no more and, ceasing, decide water cannot drive out a cold This water cure is not so modern as the most of us think it. In an old prescription book of famous physician of more than a hundred years ago this curious remedy for a cold is found: "Let ye. patient who feels cold coming on eat of fine, big salt herring just before going to bed. This will make ye patient drink plenty of water" If you have not strength of purpose to drink freely of water for the colds sake, make your self thirsty as best you can-only take all the water possible.-PhiladeIp Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-24
Doctor to patient.

You must throw up everything and
 take sea voyage" A bystander overhearing this said, 'T guess you have the cart before the horse have mt you, dector." The patient realied,
 'tNever mind, doctor I'll stay right home during this warm weather and eat light sea-food diet from Garry.s Fish Market" Everything iss vary fresh and choice including salmon, bluefish, harbor bluefish, Spanish mackerel, Long Island cells, sea-bass, butterNsh, porgies. halibut, steak-cod, haddc4- soft shell crabs live and boiled lo(bsters. round and long cfams open vor In the shell. G&rry'o EISh
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-24
BILL RELATIVE TO
 BLACKLISTING PASSES
Name of Employe Must Not Be Published With Intent to Prevent Him Securing Employment.

The General Assembly has adopted a bill for the prevention of blacklisting the terms of which are as follows:
 Section Amy person, or any off, cer or agent of any corporation, com pany, or firm who shall blacklist any employee. mechanic, or laborer, or publish or cause to be published tine name of any employee mechanic. or laborer with the intent and for the purpose of preventing such employee mechanic, or 1aborer from engaging in or securing employment from any other person. corporation, company. or firm. or shall in any manner con or otherwise. to prevent such ern- ploxe6 mechanic or 44borer. from pro- csKlnE complement Gha1l he punished
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-24

 ton. Fires were at one time great luxury, he said, and even the right to use the fire had been bequeached. Thus the will of one Richard Byrchett q51O read:
 '1 will vt sayd Nell my wyfe shal have ye chamber she Ives in and lyberte at ye fyer in the house; all yese thyngs shal she have so long as she ys wido.''
 Coal. continued MT. Blake, was first imported into London at the end of the thirteenth century, but the smoke pro duced by burning it in improperly con structed grates caused such a prejr- dice against it that in 1906 law was passed making it a capital offense to burn coal in the city. The Tower rec ords give details of man trial ard execution for the offeslse. = London Graphic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-24
F.. HI. DILLON & co.

by fine of not less than $50 and not more than s20O; provided, however that the provisions of this act shall corporation. company, or firm from giving a truthful statement of any facts concerning a present or former employee of such person, corpor ation, company, or firm, on the application of such employee or of any person. or any officer or agent of any corpora tion, company, or firm who may be considering the emploment of such em- ployee.
 Section 2.-Section 1296 of the General Statutes is hereby repealed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-24
Gingery Female Person
 Annoyed by a Red Head
Hot Weather Episode in E Fairfield Avenue Today
 Spunky Lass Thumped
 Her TO1menter.

A red headed man and a woman whose hair was also terra-cotta, ex- cept for a few gray streaks, created a scene in Fairfield avenue near Water street this morning. Both carried valises. Going down the street the man took her arm. She said, Don't, it's too hot"
 He insisted on holding her arm and she slapped his face and gave him a lecture that attracted attention. She said he was too fresh and if he did rot look out he would get hurt. They stopped to wait for a car and the man tried to whisper. Hhe lady pushed him away. Then he embraced her and put one hand over her mouth SO she could not talk. This was too much for the lady an1 she brought her valise down on the mans head. He moved away.
 A Farmer reporter asked the woman If she wanted help. She said 'No. the man is not my husband, but I know him. We're going to New York by trolley and the fool thinks he can push me around and kid me. It's too hot to be fooling today"
 As she spoke a liquid oozed from her grip and trickled over her skirt There" she said, "I broke that bot tie of green soap shampoo when I hit that lobster
 She went into the Atlantic Hotel Pharmacy and s4sked Manager St. John to clean the skirt. She was real in dignant when he said he couldn't. She started for suit store and then con sented to let the red headed man carry her grip. He trailed behind and was all smiles while the fair one sputtered Fifteen minutes later the pair reap peared- She wore a new skirt and, carried the soiled one unwrapped on her arm. They boarded a trolley for Norwalk. She sat in one end of a seat and he in the other. He was line hut he had her grip and she couldn't hurl 1t at him or lamhaste him with it
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-24
ARCHITECT COOPER SUES

The $70O damage suit of Frederick A. Cooper, an architect of this city, against the city of Derby was heard yesterday afternoon in the Common Pleas court before Judge Scott. Cooper sues for work due him on the building of the Irving school house in Derby. According to the representatives for the city the cost of the new building was not to be over $200 900, the com pensation for Cooper to be in propor- ton.
 According to the understanding of the plaintiff the old agreement be- tween him and the Board of Education was annulled by the contract entered into with the special committee ap- pointed by the General Assembly, in which he was allowed more money. His contention is that the plans were altered and amp1ified.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-24
Not the Kind He Wanted.

Professed politicians who have re duced public office to an exact science find the independent voter sad stum- bling block, fact which Is amusingiy disclosed by a story found in the life of the late George Monro. Grant, the eminent Canadian educator and clergy man.
 Toward the end of Sir John Macdon- aids life he and Principal Grant, then the head of Queens college, met at a dinner at the house of the premfer's brother-in-law, Professor Williamson.
 1How I wish,'' the premier said to the principal, ''that you would be a steady frierd of mine"