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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-05-25
Dead LANGUAGE Saved His Life.


Once before he was president An
drew Jackson was making political
speech in some obscure campaign in a
backwoods Tennessee district. His ad-
dress was very well received, but
somehow there did not seem to be ex-
actly the enthusiasm wanted for the
occasion. Having vainly tried to
warm up" his hearers, the general
was just going to sit down when the
chairman of the meeting plucked him
by the coattall
For the Lords sake, general. give
'em some Latinw be hurriedly whis
pered in the speakers ear. 'They won't
think you know anything at all if you
quit like this Smith. the opposition
candidate, talked Latin to 'em half the
evening"
Old Hickory rose to the situation.
Advancing to the edge Of the platform,
he extended his arm and Numbered:
"E pluribus unurn! Sic semper ty-
rannis! Habeas corpusp'
The audience roared with applause
The credit of the orator was saved,
and the Jackson ticket won out in that
county Herald
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-05-25

geriy.
''Now.v she answered, "this minute,
Bobbyr
Robert fumbled weakly In the purse
which the nurse handed him.
Presently the ring that had been
taken off in Kentucky was put on in
Texas. and the electric lights that
twinkled within the hospital walls
were as the lights Of heaven
Presently Robert Forsythe broke the
silence.
Annette" said he. will you mind
very much-if-if''-
'Tf what, dearT' said Annette. 81
won't mind anything except you If
whatT
eff" said Robert, smiling quizzical-
ly, I'VE stay with the show. You
know. kind Of like 1t now. And
can't let that sorrel beat me-"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-05-25

Cocaine which dnl1s the nerves
never yet cured Nasal Catarrh. The heavy
feeling in the forehead, the stuffed up SEN
sation and the waterY discharge from eyes
and nose, along with all the other miseries
attending the disease, are put to rout by
Ely's Cream Balm. Smell and taste are
restored, breathing is made normal. Until
you try this remedy. you can form no idea
of the good it will do you. 1t is applied
directly to the sore spot. All druggists,
SOC. Mailed by Ely Bros, IS Warren
Street, New York.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-05-25
wher Their. was More o. Il,

An old chap with hardly a hair on
his head snapped at the young barber
on the completion Of hair cut:
lyon are not the thorough workman
your father was. my boy he used to
take Q good half hour 70 cut mE hair
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-05-25
Responsibility.

Max O'Rell was once staying with a
friend at Edinburgh. Starting for a
walk on Sunday, he took up his walk
ing stick DO you mind taking an
umbrellaT' asked his conscientious
host 1T looks more respectable"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-05-25
Anchored Him.

Il was at reception with certain
young lady the other night, said a
man who always tells the truth, ''and
her father was there too. He doesn't
think much of me. and he followed us
about from room to room-wouldn't
let us get out Of his sight for min
ute. Well. knew the old man was an
awful tight wnd so | thought up a
scheme. carelessly dropped half
dollar on the floor while be was look
Ing. He moved over and put his foot
on 1t and never stirred until the party
broke up Meanwhile daughter and l
beat 1t and enjoyed ourselves.
land Leader.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-05-25
The Practical One.

can writers are not Impractical, are
they?"
"Oh, mol One man will write joke
and sell It for 80 cents. Another will
write comic opera around it and
draw $4,000 in royalties. louisville
Courier-Journal.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-05-25
Thief Ready to Help JUDGE.


r. S. Latshaw. judge OF the criminal
court, was troubled in spirit. He call
ed a deputy marshal to his bench.
lis that harness thief out of jailT
he asked
You mean Blacllie,' whose name is
StevensY' the deputy asked.
yes; the man who has a speciality
Of stealing harness"
'He's still in jail. What's up?"
"My riding bride was stolen the 9TH
er day | thought l might get clew
If 'Blackie' is out"
The deputy marshal returned later
after having talked with the prisoner.
Judge" he said, ''Blackie' wants to
know what kind Of bride you lost. He
says he didn't take it. but he can get
you another when he is free"
The judge was dumfounded.-Ka
sas City Star.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-05-25
NEW SHORT STORIES
HOW ssnatora conceal Thouaht.

How Senators Conceal Thought.
"The late Senator Allison Of Iowa
was ever regarded as a statesman who
was loath to express positive and de-
cided views on matters of current polit-
ical interest" said Washington news.
paper man.
''In this respect he left good sue
cessor in the person of Senator Oulber-
son of Texas, an able and upright
solon, but a man who greatly dislikes
committing himself in any outright
fashion. Colonel Bill Sterett the noted
Texas editor, some years ago repaired
to the rooms of the senator at Dallas
hotel to ask his views.
"'What do you think Of the present
trend of Imperialism, senator?'
"'Well, it's a matter haven't
studied out thoroughly as yet, but will
let you know as soon as have matured
my views
DO you approve of the annexation
Of the PhilippinesY
GAS to that am not quite ready to
give an opinion now. In general, am
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-05-25

An art student In Berlin wrote to a
brewing concern in Bohemia offering
to paint for the brewers pictures suit
able for advertising purposes-artistic,
appropriate. attractive and cheap" He
went on to say: 'Sir John Millais was
not above taking 10000 marks from
soapmaker for one Of his paintings to
be used as an advertisement Nor did
he hesitate to offer other pictures for
the same purpose at the same price.
Why should not |, who owe my tailor
and who fears to look my landlady In
the face. not do the same? Stay! |
shall do better Am willing to take
less than 10000 marks for my best
work
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-05-25
Parental Prejudice.

'But why didn't you consult your
father and me before you were mar
ried %
Because, mamma, | was afraid you
might prejudice me against him.
Life
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-05-25
Didn't Know Her.


1t isn't more than eight or nine years
ago that. travelling as advance repre-
sentative of Grace George, l strobe
into the lobby Of the Valentine the
alter in Toledo. was very new to
''the business" very proud Of my star
and rather inclined to stride. Good
morning" | said pompously to the
young man in the box office. Pm
ahead of Grace George"
who's she? inquired that official
imperturbably.
'She's an actress" l replied, with
hauteur. "and she appears in this the
alter a week from Monday"
Subsequently the young man apollo
gized to me. 81 don't want to hurt
your feelings" he said; but honestly
l didn't know whether Grace George
was a woman or play by Clyde
itch."-Channing Pollock in Smart Set
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-05-25
At tho Bal Masque.

Gertie-You danced that twostep d.
vinely. Who taught your Nell-My
two psisters.-Illustrated Bits.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-05-25
Slow and Sure.

"How is my son getting alongY'
asked a parent of the headmaster of
q school.
Hes slow and sure" was the re-
Spouse.
That's satisfactory
"Not So" rejoined the master. by
it mean that he is slow to learn and
sure to forget."-London Telegraph.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-05-25

A handsome woman pleases the eye,
but good woman the heart-Dutch
PFoyerb.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-05-25

More Than Liberal.
Mr.. Highmus-Y You gave your son a
liberal education, did you not? Mr.
Muntoburn-D isgustingly liberal His
four years at college cost me $4,000
Chicago Tribune
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-05-25
Harmonious.

"what is the matter with the hack
driver?"
"He has a hacking cough"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-05-25
A Diplomat.

A Diplomat.
@Does he always speak the TRUTH"
81 guess not All his friends praise
his Judgment" detroit Free Press
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-05-25
. Modest Art Student.

He who swears distrusts his own
words.-Latin Proverb.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12
ttN,- rutrn, ctmr


Commercial ~,,r,tatir. ti,, out
~omc Data on u
According tU bulletin w-f i-.
sued BIS the Commercial Secretaries
association Texas produces One bate
of cotton per cauita. OBJ" crop being
sufficient to- make % suit of clothes
for every man. woman hoy aud girl
u the world This represents a iifth
OF the cotton crop Of the world, but
only twentieth of il is manufac-
tured by Texas cotton factories.
These are some of the interesting
statistics that have Just been compil-
ed by the Commercial secretaries
association and published in a little
bulletin entitled 'Cotton-the Com
mercial Flower of Texas.
Employment is given by the Tex
as cotton crop TO $4,000 factory
operatives in England. 1t cost $l5.-
0O0. 600 to pick the crop in this
state, $4,000, 900 to gin it, $1,000
N'V 10 con- tSS IT, S'-'''''''' ~
transport It to England and $500
600, 600 to manufacture it. The cot
ton gins of the state represent an in
vestment of $l3.500,000, the cotton
factories of the state, fifteen in num-
Der. an investment of $3.000,000 and
the congresses $500, 900.
Some of the detailed information
presented by the bulletin shows that
the manufacturer pays $25 per bale
to the laborer that one pound OF
cotton viii produce seven yards of
calico. while the price paid the farm
er per pound ranged in 1908 from
s 4-10 to 10 $40 cents.
The farmers of the state get about
5000. 900 600 year for their pro-
duct of cotton. while a difference Of
/ cent per pound would mean prac-
ticallv $20,GO0000 more or less to
them annually There are 45O7 cot
ton gins in the state 100 compress
es and POO cotton seed oil mills.
Copies OF these bulletins will be
sent all over the country for the in
formation of those who are not ia
miliar with the crop and for the
purpose of acquainting them with
the possibilities Of cotton growing
in Texas
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12
Trinity and Brazos Valley.
Soufhbouud

cream dish for each member Of your
family who will be present, and come
to the park for few pleasant hours
Let the men leave their coats at
home unless they are afraid of rain,
Let the children bring balls and
bats croquet sets, ropes to jump,
tennis rackets. and other things that
can be used in having a good time.
For the benefit of those who have
not their own means of conveyance,
ears will be rug from the switch at
ALP, meeting the cars that leave the
square and the University at 400
O'Clock Cars will also be in waiting
at the park wren the exercises are
closed j NJ. Gordon, Supt.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12

Mrs. Mamie Kizer, aged IS years
died Sunday morning at the home
of S. H. Thornhill on Kaufman
street Mrs KiZer was the mother of
Mrs. Thornhill. She had been i'll only
a few days, Funeral services We're
held at the residence Monday morn
ing at 1890. The interment was
made at the city cemetery.
Mr.. Will Lancaster, aged about 10
years, died Sunday afternoon at 4:30
at his home near Ovilla. The funer-
al services and interment took place
at Shiloh cemetery Monday morning
at 1890. The deceased was a bro
Their to Messrs. B. c. and J. NJ. Ian
caster of Waxahachie
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12

A special meeting of WaXahachie
lodge No, 80, |. O. o. F.. will be held
tonight at o'clock to complete ar
rangements for the county associa-
ton which convenes here Wednes-
day morning, July IA. All members
Of the first degree team are expected
to be Oh hand promptly at s O'Clock
and every member of the lodge is re-
quested to be present. There will be
no meeting of Gem City Rebekah
Lodge on account of this meeting.
w w. WALSTON, n. G.
c. R. GIBSON, Secy.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12
PERSON AIS


= PERSONALS
80. 80:
Martin Mcknight left yesterday on
a trip to st. Louis.
Miss Annie Kidd left this morn
ing for Chautauqua, n, Y.
Miss Helen Langsford is visiting
Miss Hattie Hutton at Ballinger,
Mr. and Mrs. J W. Caldwell of
Mesquite are in the city for few
days
Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Teutsch have
gone to Galveston to attend gun
shoot.
County Treasurer John T. John
ston has returned from visit to Gil
rard, kas.
Mr., and Mrs. Ralph Getzendaner
have gone on a pleasure trip to Cal
ifornia and the northwest.
Mrs. d. H. ellington of Big Springs
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w F. Jones. at Forreston,
Mrs Julia Jenkins and Mrs. K. r,
Hendricks and little son, Homer,
are visiting in Dallas today
Mrs r. W. Lake and little daugh-
ter. Marguerite Edwards, have gone
to Fort Worth to visit VIII Lake.
Master Frank Sanguinet of Fort
Worth spent Sunday in WaXahachie
visiting his uncles, the Kembles.
Mr. and Mrs. Joel b. Hollis left
Saturday night to spend few weeks
at Athens and other points in Hen
derson county.
, Mrs. Barksdale Anderson and
youngest daughter, formerly resi-
dents of Waxahachie, but now living
in California, are visiting Capt. anC
Mrs. f. P. Anderson and R. ], Gam
mon.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12
A Sunday school Outing.

The Sunday school of the Central
Presbyterian church will have an
outing tomorrow Tuesday after
noon from 4:3O to 500 O'Clock at
the Chautauqua park. It is earnestly
desired that every member of the
Sunday school be present and espe-
cially the parents You are asked to
prepare a luncheon including an ice
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12
Every Hour of the Day,

Hood &c Curtin, the reliable drug
gists of Waxahachie, Texas, are hay-
ing calls for "HINDIPO," the new
Kidney Cure and Nerve Tonic that
they are selling under positive
guarantee.
It's merits are becoming the talk
of the town and everybody wants TO
try it, and why not? II costs nothing
if 1t don't do you goOd-not one
cent.
They don't want your money il it
does not benefit you, and will cheer
fully refund the money. Try it to-
day mttf
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12

Jack Loomis, who drives an ice
wagon at Ennis, in jumping from
his wagon Sunday morning stuck an
ice hook in his abdomen inflicting a
serious wound that required several
stitches to close,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12
RebekahS. Take Notice.

There will be no meeting of Gem
City HeOekah Lodge No. 3S1, /. O..
F. tonight on account OF subordinate
lodge calling a special meeting for
final arrangements for the Ellis
County Odd Fellows association,
which convenes July IA,
MRS. GEORGIA WALSTON, n. G.
MISS ETHEL ALLEN, Secy.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12
Hicks Capudine Cures Sick Head
ache.

Also Nervous Headache, Travellers
Headache and aches from Grip,
Stomach Troubles or Female trou-
bles. Try Capudine-it's liQuid-ef-
tects Immediately. Sold by drug
gists alt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12

Delay in taking Foley's Kidney
Remedy If you have backache, kid
ney or bladder trouble, fastens the
disease upon you and makes cure
more difficult Commence taking
Foley's Kidney Remedy today and
YOU will soon be well. Why risk a
serious malady? b. w Fearis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12
Notice n. a l.. of ~.

Regular meeting night tonight at
W. O. w. Hall over Durham Dry
Goods store. Business of importance
and your presence is desired
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12

s~.s ssss
sa. r S. ..oa. -o -.r s-tsa
hose Of
cr,us g. ~ ss" roofing
cheap n
saad,r dinner set O.. at the Battle
tor.um So
n " MADISON contractor and
builder II
love my hot biscuits. but OH!
you Model Bakery bun. SO
( Eighteen rolls toilet paper and
holder for 500 at Cronk co. II
We rent goods for the Chautau-
qua. r r. Moore Furniture co. II
! Buy your pumps from f. 5. Cronk
/ Co All kinds Prices way down. If
+ Lots of good Oklahoma ear corn
and alfalfa hay at Waxahachie Grain
Co tt
When you need d plumber, call
Bunkley. with g Cronk Co. Both
Phones "a.
/ Why not take dinner with us to-
morrow? We are looking for you.
! Eatitorium "a
Come out tonight and see two full
reels of pictures 1000 feet each at
the Lyric for cents sap
/ Ladies and girls are especially in
vited to come to the Lyric every Fri
day night with or without escorts,
| free sap
! We will rent you anything You
need for camping purposes at the
iChautauqua W X Rudolph Furni-
/ ture Co, SO
/ Phone the Waxahachie Livery and
( Transfer Co, when you want a trunk
! or baggage of any kind hauled,
! Phone 40. If
/ We have just received another lot
of those half wool 9x9 and 9xl2 art
squares at s. and Sc. r. f. Moore
Furniture Co. II
/ Rev. Barton of Milford preached
at the Methodist church yesterday
morning and last night The pastor,
Rev. ], r Mcclure, preached in a
revival meeting at Milford.
Mr. and Mrs. 7. G. Forrest went
to Dallas yesterday to attend the
funeral OF Mrs. NJ. r. Collier, wife
iof Rev. John Collier, who died in
Baird on Thursday Rev. and Mrs.
Collier formerly lived at Mansfield.
We have a nice new S45 bed room
suite consisting of iron bed, dresser
and wash stand in our show window
that we will sell inside of next sew
en- days at cut cash price of S33. 45.
Only one suite at this price. K. f,
Moore Furniture Co. ii
NJ. S. Maxwell of the Boz com
munity was in the city today. Mr..
Maxwell is a good roads advocate. He
stated that he believes in progress
sion and that good roads are a sure
sign of progression. They mean good
schools and good society.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12

NJ. s. Maxwell of the Boz com
munity was in the city today. Mr..
Maxwell is a good roads advocate. He
stated that he believes in progress
sion and that good roads are sure
sign of progression. They mean good
schools and good society.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12

Ladies and girls are especially in
vited to come to the Lyric every Fri
day night with or without escorts,
free sap
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12

Come out tonight and see two full
reels of pictures 1000 feet each at
the Lyric for cents. SAP
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12

RAILROAD IINI 1AnII y

~~~**e~~~s *~*s*~ss**F
RAILROAD IIul rAnil
..- zee.
Vi, X a T.--vortr round
No tFlycrI tesves .... 20 IN
No 2oi leaves ....... 7.32 y "a
40 202 leaves ........10tOs q q
South uounG
No 2o3 leaves ........ s:ZI N
No 20i leaves ........ b.35 . ~
No. > tFlyerJ ..........9:0 D IN
II. A. r. C.--west Bounu.
No SO leaves ........ $3.50 D =
No 80, west bound arrives 11:15
m Connects at Garrett with
train from the north and
south from Corsicana.
No 81 west bound arrives 500 y
nj. Connects at Garrett with
train from the north.
East Bound.
No. 50 leaves 9:10 a. m-connects
at Ennis for Houston
No. SO leaves ........ 0b p a
No. SO leaves 1900 a. m. Connect
with north bound.
No. 81 East bound leaves $3.50 p IN
Connects with north bound
and southbound to Corsicana
Trinity and Brazos Valley.
SouthbOund.
No. 5 leaves 1913 III
Northbound.
NO. leaves '...-o D. !"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12

We will rent you anything You
need for camping purposes at the
Chautauqua. w X. Rudolph Furni-
ture Co. SO
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12

We have a nice new S45 bed room
suite consisting of iron bed, dresser
and wash stand in our show window
that we will sell inside of next sew
en- days at cut cash price of $33.45.
Only one suite at this price. K, f.
Moore Furniture Co. II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12

Miss Helen Langsford is visiting
Miss Hattie Hutton at Ballinger.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12
q
49,

Martin Mcknight left yesterday on
a trip to st. Louis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12

Miss Annie Kidd left this morn
ing for Chautauqua, n. Y.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs T. G. Forrest went
to Dallas yesterday to attend the
funeral OF Mrs. NJ r. Collier, wife
of Rev John Collier, who died in
Baird on Thursday. Rev and Mrs.
Collier formerly lived at Mansfield.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12

Phone the Waxahachie Livery and
Transfer Co, when you want trunk
or baggage OF any kind hauled.
Phone 40. If
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12

Rev. Barton of Milford preached
at the Methodist church yesterday
morning and last night The pastor,
Rev. ]. r Mcclure, preached in a
revival meeting at Milford.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12

Mr. and Mrs. Joel b. Hollis left
night to spend few weeks
at Athens and other points in Hen
derson county.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12

Why not take dinner with rs to-
morrow? We are looking for you.
Eatitorium. 81
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12

We have just received another lot
of those half wool 9x9 and 9x12 art
squares at s. and Sc. r. E. Moore
Furniture Co. ii
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12

Mr. and Mrs J ". Caldwell of
Mesquite are in the city for a few
days.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12

Master Frank Sanguinet of Fort
Worth spent Sunday in WaXahachie
visiting his uncles, the Kembles.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-12

When you need d plumber, call
Bunkley. with f 8. Cronk Co. Both
Phones S4
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-05-21
TALK OF A SPECIAL SESSION
North State Folks Want Reapportion-
ment Bill Considered.

st. Paul, May ls-A special session
of the legislature to consider the leeis-
lative reapportionment of the state is
among the possibilities.
Harry Ives, publisher of ST. Hillare,
Red Lake county, was in st. Paul yes
terday and reported that the question
was being agitated up his way, with
the possibility of petitions being cir
culated, asking Governor johnson to
call special session. The entire north
ern part of the state, he says, would
sign the petition to man.
According to Mr.. Ives, there is no
possibility of action by the next legis-
lature, because of the incompeteness
of the federal census and that means
that six or eight years will elapse be-
fore anything is done. The North
thinks it is without just legislative
representation and it wants relief and
that at once
1t is suggested that special session
of the legislature could be called for
next January. A reapportionment was
attempted by the late legislature, but
died in the senate.