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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-03-13
SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1909.
Circulation Double That Of Any
Other South Mississippi Paper
INHERITANCE TAX
FOR MISSISSIPPI.

The New Orleans Item, which usu-
ally keeps close tab on Mississippi at
fairs, recently contained the following
discussion of most timely and inter-
esting topic:
president F. M. Lee of the Missis-
sippi railroad commission, is in heart
lily in favor of graduated inheritance
tax for Mississippi. He believes that
the nation should leave this form of
taxation for the several states, and
not use it as a form of recruiting its
revenue.
Thirty-three states now draw por-
ton of their revenue from an inheri-
lance tax, and in all of these the law
seems to operate without difficulty,
and to the great advantage of the COM
monwealth.
There is an association known as
the international Tax association,
which holds annual conferences, and
whose aim and object is the study of
the science of taxation, and the bring
ing before the people and legislators
in general proper principles of govern
mental revenue. This association
most heartily advocates an inherit
ance tax, graduated so that the heav-
lest burden will fall upon the largest
inheritance.
1.-THE justice of this ought to be APP
parent at first glance. The heir of a
large fortune must depend on the gov
eminent for protection of his prop
erty far more than the heir of an in
considerable legacy. He should there
fore be made to contribute more heav-
lily to the expenses of his own protec-
ton. 1t is an unfortunate state of
mind, into which recipients of large
bequests not uncommonly fall, which
leads them to regard the government
as their natural enemy, and taxes a
thing to be shirked even to the point
OF perjury, when the government, sup
ported by those taxes, is the only pow
er on the face of the earth which Sc
cures their legacies to them.
Inheritance taxes are part Of a
sound economic scheme, and a grad
uafed tax is merely justice. Louisiana
has such a tax. Mississippi would dc
we'll to dept one"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-03-13

complaints with the board on its first
regular meeting, but same to be acted
upon at next regular meeting" The
object is to give the whole of the first
meeting In each month to the adjust
ment Of the business of the previous
month. Our merchants would then
have their accounts with the city be-
fore the board, and they would be act
ed upon. The citizens would under
stand that the first meeting in each
month would be strictly business
meeting for the city to get business in
shape for the month. All of this
would take half the night. II a citizen
should happen to drop in to make COM
plant, he is at liberty to do so, the
board to place it on file to be looked
after at its next regular meeting. Then
the matter could be properly looked
into and handled, with the board hav-
ing the knowledge that is required be-
fore they can intelligently make de-
cision. 1t is the object of the board
to have as few meetings as possible
That we may have a saving for the
city, and unless we can get our meet
ings and business systemitized, we
will not be able to give good account
of ourselves. Next, l think that we
should require the heads of each de-
partment to make statement in full
at end of each month of all of their
work for previous month. Every one
of them should be able to show his
department up to the board, and they
to the citizens, that they might see
what was being done. We will take
our street commissioner He should
show to the board the amount of work
done on each street, amount of mate
rial used and labor, cost of his depart
ment for the entire month, and his
credits. He can very easily do this. |
personally know that he had to ac-
count for labor and material when
he had charge OF section on the rail.
rooad. 1t is all easy when you get
into it; and then you have a system
and can know what you are doing. All
departments should be self-sustaining.
When this is done there will be no
kicks coming. If departments are not
self-sustaining We as well as the cit
liens will know about it and apply the
remedy. Thanking you in advance
for the space in your valuable paper,
1 am very truly. c. F. LASSETER,
Alderman, Ward g.
An Appeal for the Cow.
Editor News: After reading letter
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-03-13

lished in the state, but entertains ex-
allied ideals regarding journalistic
duty. This paragraph from a recent
issue of that paper expresses a lofty
sentiment: "The Sentinel is the or
gan of harmony and unity, of progress
and prosperity-it is the organ Of
these things and no other. 1t repre-
sents no political faction, and never
did. 1t stands alone for the building
up of this city and county, has no axe
to grind, no enemies to punish, no
friends to reward"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-03-13
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Hattiesburg, March u, 1909.
Editor Daily News:
l notice that on front page first col
umn of The Daily News issue of We'd
nesday your headlines are calculated
to cause some one to place the wrong
view. AS we wish to be generally I'M
derstood as to the plan of handling
the business affairs of the city which
has been entrusted to us, and we have
submitted to the mayor and board for
its sapproval with recommendations or
its disapproval, as the case may be,
therefore ask that you make this cor
rection. The change refer to is this
The citizens must file complaints
first day. Will call your attention to
the second clause of our plan-citizens
who have business with the board,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-03-13

want to ask the mayor and board
of aldermen for the protection of the
people in general-not few in partic'
ular.
The town is very scattering, as we
all know, and the stock law districts
are so arranged that they protect some
residents from the so-called cow null
sance. but do the COW owners have
any protection?
Why, certainly not.
Those living in the limits get fresh
vegetables daily and throw the refuse
outside, where the COW comes along
and finds it. Once baited in this way,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-03-13

The United States government, al
least, recognizes the merits of Prot
Glenn w. Herrick AS director of the
government experiment station to be
established near Greenville, he will
perform the same conscientious SER
vice that he was rendering to the
state of Mississippi at the A. and M.
college when a bunch of peanut-poli-
ticians conspired to GUST him.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-03-13
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE.

Under the provisions Of and by vir-
tue of the authority vested in me, as
substituted trustee, IN a certain deed
of trust made by Sam Hough to Oil
yer Rodgers on the 18th day of Octo-
Der, 1904, to secure a certain indebt-
edness to Oliver Rodgers, which said
deed of trust is recorded in Book u,
page 2S, of the Records of Land Deeds,
of the Second district of Perry coun-
ty, in the Chancery Clerks office of
Forrest county, Mississippi default
having been made in the payment of
the indebtedness secured by said deed
of trust, and having been substituted
to carry out the. provisions of said
deed of trust, my said substitution APP
pearing of record in Book at page
1926 of the. RECORDS Of Mortgages and
Deeds of 4 Must ep Lands of Forrest
county, Mississippi and having been
requested tho rey6te ~ the legal own
err es Of said i'd. of trust, R. Young I
5TH DAY OF APRIL, 1909,
that being the first Monday of April,
offer for sale, and will sell at public
auction for cash to the highest bidder,
at the front door of the Forrest county
courthouse, in the city Of Hattiesburg,
Mississippi, during legal hours, the
following described real estate, lying
and being situate 70 the city of Hat
tiesburg, county of FORREST and state
of Mississippi to-wit:
Lot No. 10 in block No. II of the
Yellow Pine park survey or addition
to the city of Hattiesburg, as shown
by the plat of said survey on file in
the Chancery Clerks office of said
Forrest county.
Witness my signature, this March
10, A. D., 1909.
G. c. ROBERTSON,
3-13-Sat-3 t. Substituted Trustee.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-03-13

The millinery buyers are back from
the East, and the purchases which
they have made bespeak an ample
confidence in the prosperity of Hat
tiesburg and Hattiesburgans.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-03-13

waste vegetables on their lawns or
outside their yard fences, but to put
such garbage in barrels for the sani-
tary wagons.
We stock owners have been silent
long enough, and must have some pro-
lection. COW OWNER.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-03-13

enc cirlnen wnols Dotnereu WIN tne
COW, which he has beguiled to his
place, will telephone for Mr.. Cow
Catcher.
This is only protection to part of
the people. So, please consider this,
Mr.. Sanitary man, and urge the fam
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-03-13
Deafness Cannot Be Cured.

BY local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deaf
ness, and that is by an inflamed con-
dition of the mucous lining Of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube Is
infiamed you have a rumbling sound
or imperfect hearing, and when it IS
entirely closed, Deafness is the result,
and unless the inflammation can be TAX
en- out and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be de-
stroyed forever; nine cases out of ten
are caused by Catarrh, which is moth
ing but an inf1amed condition Of the
mucous surfaces.
We win give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness (caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circu |
lars free. 4
FL CHENEY G. CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills FOR constf
patton.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-03-13

The merchant who tells the truth
in his store advertising stands the
best show of selling goods to those
who come to his place to look"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-03-13

Mr.. Taft may make a good presl-
dent, but his published estimate OF
Roosevelt is proof-positive that he VIII
never be famed as a historian.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-03-13

II is said that all Of the visitors 'o'
the inaugural were treated "''
even the coons.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-03-13
Member Of the Associated Press

Entered as second-class matter on
May %, 1907. at the postoffice at Hat
tiesburg, Miss, under the Act of Con-
gress of March 2, 1879.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-15

has allowed stock to smash through il
and destroy $50 worth of grain A
saving of so cents in making or repair
ing cheap, inferior gates often results
in loss equivalent to the cost of
enough first class steel gates to supply
an entire farm. There is no economy
In the average type of plank or wood.
en- gate.
Stock farmers, above all others. re-
alize the Importance of gates that will
do reliable duty all the time and every.
where. Where pure bred stock is main.
tanned 1t Is reckless extravaganza to
use doubtful gates. Live stock breed
ers cannot afford to risk poorly con-
structed plank gates that are short
lived and easily wrecked. If they are
heavy enough to be reasonably strong
they are too expensive in many com
munitieS TO warrant their use, especial
ly In the face of opportunities to en-
ploy steel gates costing less in the long
run. Hundreds of costly accidents
and complications in the conduct of a
breeding farm are traceable to gates
that fail Of their duty.
Attention is called to this question
In the belief that it is entitled to the
consideration of all stock farm
ers. Gates are a large factor in sue
cessful husbandry. No farmer can Sc.
cure the full results of his work or
make the most of his opportunities If
the gate problem is not solved with
him. Ignored, 1t is sure to cause acci-
dents and trouble representing hun.
dreds of dollars. Good business farm
ers will not ignore it.
We recommend no special make of
steel gate. 1t is the type that we here
approve and urge as a new and sig
nifcant departure. Wooden gates of
improved design should al
ways be given preference wherever
cost and service favor them as against
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-15
Scab In Sheen,

The disease commonly called sheep
scab Is one of the oldest known, most
prevalent and most injuriol& maladies
which affect sheep. 1t is a contagious
skin disease caused by a parasitic
mite. Investigation has shown that
the disease is not hereditary as the
parasites which cause 1t live on the
external surface of the body. 1t is
possible, however, for a lamb to be-
come infected from a scabby mother
at the moment of birth or immedia tely
thereafter. The treatment must con-
sist of external cures TO purify the
blood" Proper hygienic conditions
alone. though of Importance In con-
nection with the subject of treatment,
cannot be relied upon to cure scab.
The only rational treatment consists in
using some external application which
will kill the parasites. By far the
most rational and satisfactory and the
cheapest method of curing scab is by
dipping the sheep In some liquid which
will kill the parasites.-Department of
Agriculture Bulletin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-15
Selecting Good Calves,

A dairyman says of selecting calves
first see 1t Is strong. well built calf
The embryo udder IL then examined to
make sure that there are four good
sized teats well set apart next con.
slider the dam. Is she a good eater
Has she good digestion? Has she a
strong, we'll placed udder? Does her
general makeup say she Is the true
dairy type? And, finally. does her rec.
ord show her to be persistent, profit
able working dairy animal? If SO, the
calf is worth giving trial The calf
is fed on food TO make 1t grow, but not
to fatten 1t: bulky. so as to develop the
digestive machinery. Have the heifer
come into profit at eighteen to twenty
months old Teach II early the way 1t
should go, and the chances are that It
will go that way. Do not condemn too
early, but weigh. test and watch care
fully the amount ~ food consumed.
Keep II In the Bottle,
Bottled milk, being sealed with a
cap. cannot absorb odors and should
oe let in the bottle until used. NOT
rmptied into an open dish.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-15
THE PENALTY OF OVERWORK
Many Dallas Readers Find Toll A
Burden.

The heavy tax OF overwork-the
strain upon the back that is SO common
to many trades and occupations, Is too
great. The kidneys begin to fail in their
work, and there is double danger TO
health. The poisonous matter collects
in the system, and the kidneys them
selves begin to break down. Pain N
the back is only warning Of trouble IN
the kidneys. An inflammation has Get
in, and a disordered condition oil Toe
urine coon becomes apparent. 100
much or too little urine, with a constant
desire to void the secretions; any notice.
able deviation from the normal colorl
the appearance OF sandy sediment
proves a disordered condition OF the kld.
neys that needs quick attention. Il
your work seems hard for you, II you
have a lame, weak or aching baeK' Il
you seem tired and istless, and seem 70
be running down without apparent
cause, begin at once with Doan,s hlo'
ney Pills, the great kidney remedy lns.
has cured so manv of your neighoor' y
has given thousands of working men anu
women strong, sound backs ior 'ls''
daily work. L.. If
Home proof is convincing evidence ,I " u
the efficiency of this remedy. Oall y
Belt & Cherrington's drug store ana az ~
TO see the statements of Dallas peOpN
who have used this remedy. ,n
For sale by all dealers. Frles s,o ~
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., pgnavaI
New York, sole agents for the Uni'''
States. n,s-sud
Remember the name-Doans-AH0
no other.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-15

of which will usually be remedied in
a few weeks or a few months in the
country. In this way Of buying a sin
gle season or two will enable you to
fill out your quota of breeding mares
and effect a saving on the entire in.
vestment of from one-third to one half
and have a bunch of as fine brood
mares as could be bought anywhere
for the purpose.
To head the breeding stud no little
attention is needed In the selection Of
fine. healthy. good natured and well
developed jack Some years ago 1t was
difficult and expensive matter to Sc
cure such an animal or even his serv-
Ices. but now there are numerous firms
and individuals who make a business.
and a large one. of breeding as well as
importing high class jacks. from which
fine ones can be bought at reasona BILE
price
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-15
PROFIT IN MULES.
First cIass Animals IN Great Demand.
Some Points on Breeding.

FIRST CIaS9 AntfnaIS w &TodV G0UWuo'
Some Points on Breeding.
The demand for first class mules at
highly remunerative prices Is steadily
on the increase, for steady, heavy work
in the cities and on the farms and
plantations. says breeder OF these
animals. Heavy pairs of strong, will
ing and well broken mules are eagerly
sought for by merchants and teamsters
In the big cities. and the prices range
| from $3.50 to even as high as $500 or
more per pair. Mules of this character
are more reliable than the average
heavy horse. They do not tire out so
quickly, are less liable to disease, and
they stand the hard pavemepts much
better Their lasting qualities under
the severe strain of heavy city work
are fully double that Of u horse. While
they can subsist on coarser food than
their cousin, the horse, | have always
found 1t to pay to give plenty of food,
and when generously treated regularly
with food you can always call on them
for long hours and continued hard
work
When 1t is intended to cake a spe-
cialty or regular business of mule
breeding a considerable total saving
can be accomplished In the purchase of
brood mares for the purpose. Even
though you may have an abundant |
capital 1t is not necessary to purchase |
fine, young and expensive mares to
breed from, but attend the sales at the
horse bazaars of the large cities. pro-
vided you are good judge of horse
flesh. and If you are not then secure
the services of some one who is.
There are many animals which are
put up for sale there and which are
sold cheap because they are footsore
and useless for the time or they may
have some slight mechanical injury, all
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-15
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. F. j.
CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known
f. J. Cheney for the last 10 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm. WALDING, KINNAN & MAR
WIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
nally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials. Sold by all druggists,
75c. Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-15
THE VETERINARY.

mixture of equal parts of lieoriee
and ginger In the hog feed two or
three times each day is recommended
for the pig that coughs A lump of
coal tar placed well down its throat
while the pig is held on its feet is
also good
For Collie In Horses.
Turpentine for horses suffering from
collie is used externally as follows:
Pour about tablespoonful on the
loin and let 1t run down the horses
side Rub it well into the hair, and
wherever it has touched the horse
grease the place well that the hair
may not fall out.
Medicine For Swine.
A large raiser of hogs says that one
Of the most valuable things he has
ever learned is that hogs need large
amount of potash. He uses a fourth
to half box of lye such as can be
bought in the stores to a barrel of
soaked corn slops or shorts when feed
ng He says that wormy. coughing.
tunted hogs will soon make a mar
'elous change for the better
A Cure For WindsaIIs.
WindgaIls, dropsicaI or made by
may be caused to dis
ppear according to DR. Law. by per-
istent pressure with bandages and
ads. Apply at first two hours twice
day and thereafter two hours more |
er day until they can be kept on all
le time. 1t may require FIVE or six
'eeks and must be stopped If 1t
'uses Inflammation in the sack.
Treatment For Big Head.
One of the first symptoms of big
cad is loss of vitality and irregular
Dpetite, followed by shifting lame
ess; another is hook lameness and
mptoms of rheumatism Later the
mes and jaw. together with the nose,
gin to swell. The bureau of animal
dustry recommends that lime and
osphorus be administered in an as
nilable form and that the rations
ould contain beans. cowpeas, oats,
ttonseed meal and other materials
n In mineral salts.-Dr. Michener in
lrm Journal.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-15
Fattening Younq Piqs,

A breeder who makes a speciality of
raising pigs for the market feeds as
follows: AS soon as the pigs are wean-
ed | begin feeding warm separator
milk with little grain-not too much
to begin with, about three parts corn
and one part bran. AS they get older
feed them more grain. Always feed
them all they will eat up clean, and be
sure they are fed so they will be larger
tomorrow" than today" II not you
have lost all you have fed them today.
When you have pumpkins, apples and
potatoes, cook them. putting the meal
and bran In when done, while still hot,
and let it cook little. consider this
the cheapest and best feed for fatten-
ing pigs A pig to grow well must be
kept in dry, warm, clean pen.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-15
GATES ON STOCK FARMS.
Those of Steel Recommended For Con-
venience and Prote ection,

Those of Steel Recommended For Con-
venience and Protection.
1t is common observation that
comparatively few farmers are awake
to the advantages and economic i'm
portance of practical, dependable gates
for protection and convenience. says
the Breeders Gazette, Chicago. Their
tolerance Of the crude, ineffective af
fairs used as gates argues want of
enterprise aud business Judgment that
in some sections is astonishing.
Expe' '"ces are common in every
agricul, -lal community that should
induce stockme1. particularly breeders
of Dedigreed stock. to maintain their
gates and fences in the best possible
condition. Many two, dollar gate
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-15

other types. Whether the one or the
other shall be adopted is simple ques-
tion of dollars and cents. to be decided
on that basis and In accordance with
individual conditions and predictions.
There is large place for both wooden
and steel gates In agriculture. but a
comparison based on all the qualities
required In an efficient farm gate
makes the steel type favorite with
thousands of corn belt farmers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-15
INDIVIDUAL HOG HOUSE.

sary than heavier lumber. Four pieces
2 by 4 inches and six feet long are for
sills. Two pieces by inches and six
feet long are for ridge and plate.
"If this plan is used 1t will be found
much more satisfactory than plain
A shaped house. The door In the roof
can be opened when the sun shines
Sunshine is the best tonic known for
little pigs. and the door is essential
when the SOW needs attention at pig
gtng time as means of entrance and.
as Is sometimes the case, a very hasty
exit
I'VE lose very small per cent of
pigs farrowed In these houses"