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Arizona republican., 1909-09-01
A BAD AIM
Shell Thrown Into French Cruiser in
 Gunnery Practice.

Lorient, France, Aug. 31.-An extra ordinary accident occurred today dur ing the gunnery practice off Quiberan. Owing, it is thought, to an error in aiming one of the guns aboard the French armOred cruiser Gloire, six shells were fired into the cruiser Marseillaise, one of which penetrated the hull and burst inside. No one was injured, as the crew were in other parts of the ship.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-01
JAPAnESE-CH|NESE
 ONE SIDED AGREEMENT A SETTLEMENT OF GENERAL MANcHURlAN QUESTIONS. Compromise Consisting Largely of
 Concessions by China.

Pekin, Aug. 31.-China and Japan today concluded negotiations on the general ManchuTfan question. The two countries soon will sign an agree ment under which China agrees first, not to construct the Hsin Min Tun Faku men railroad without consulting Japan; second, in the event the Kirin railroad shall be extended to the Man churian border. half the required sum shall be borrowed from Japan; third, Japan is given the right to work the mines in the Flu Shun and En Tai dis tricts; fourth, Japan will construct the extension of the Yin Row railroad: fifth, there shall be a joint exploita- tion of the mines in the zone reached by the Manchurian and Antung- Muk- den railroad lines: sixth, China agrees to open four trade marts in the Chien Tao district between Korea and Man churia; Koreans living therein shall be under the jurisdiction of Japan, while those residing outside the marts shall be under the Jurisdiction of China ex- cept that Japan shall have the right to hold court in cases calling for the in- fliction of the death penalty; seventh, China agrees that Japan move the sta tiOn of the South Manchurian railroad to Mukden.
 Japan agrees. first, to recognize Chinese sovereignty in the Chien Tao districts; second, that the terminus of the Hsin Min Tun railroad be moved to the city of Mukden, and third. that the amount of the indemnities is to be determined later. During the negotia tions Japan declined to discuss the question of the administration of the railroad zones or the question of polic- ing the Antung- Mukden line.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-01
DISTINGUISHED JAPANESE.
The Valuable Cargo of the Steamer
 Minnesota.

Seattle, Aug. 31.-The Great North ern steamship Minnesota, bringing Baron Shibusawa, the foremost finan- cier of Japan, and many merchants, members of parliament and bankers, representing six great cities of Japan. m all fifty-two persons. arrived at Port Townsend at o'clock this af- teinoon one day ahead of her schedule andy carrying, besides her distinguish ed passengers, the most valuable car go of merchandise that ever crossed the Pacific ocean.
 A de.egation representing the eight chambers of commerce of the Pacific coast met the Minnesota at Port Town send and greeted the visitors inform ally.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-01
THREATENED BY A MOB
Walla Walla Millionaire Whose Auto
 mobile Had Killed a Farmer

Walla Walla Aug. 31.-Delos H. Coffin a wealthy farmer near Walla Walla was run down and killed by an automobile driven by John A. Baxter, a millionaire real estate dealer tonight. The occupants of the car were surrounded by an angry mob of citizens and had it not been for the timely intervention of off cers, some might have suffered bod fly harm.
 Both Mir. and Mrs. Baxter are in jail awaiting the coroner's inquest tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-01
DIVIDED ENcAMPMENT.
California Spanish War Veterans and
 the CoIored Question.

Pasadena, Aug. 31.-At the session here of the encampment of the State Spanish War Veterans a demand was made today to revoke the charters of Vallejo. oakland and Berkeley because they withdrew their delegates yester- day on account of negro delegates be- ing seated The affair has created a big disturbance in the organization and may disrupt it.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-01
ENDoRsERs OF BALLINeER
EI Pasoans Thankful for the Elephant
 Butte Dam.

Fl PasO, Aug. 31-Resolutions of and endorsement of Sec retary Ballinger's position with re- spect to irrigation problems, and especially with reference to the Ele- phant Butte dam. were unanimously adopted by the citizens of Fl. Paso at a banquet tonight in honor of the Fl Paso delegation to the national irriga- tion congress at Spokane.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-01
INVESTIGATING M'KEEs' ROCKS
 PEONAGE

Pittsburg, Aug. S1.-A grand jury investigation of the alleged peonage cases in the plant of the Pressed Steel Car company is promised. The district attorney examined a number of witnesses today including the imported workmen brought to take the strikers places. Testimony it is said will be presented to the grand jury, September 6.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-01
FL PAso INVITES DIAz.

Mexico City. Aug. 31.-Mayor Sweeney of Fl Paso. Texas, was re- ceived today by President Diaz at the palace. The president, through Thompson, rendered a formal invitation by Fl Paso to visit that city to meet President Taft in October. The invitation was ac- cepted
Arizona republican., 1909-09-01
A SICK JURIsT.
The Illness of Associate Justice
 Moody Believed to be Serious.

Haverhill, Mass, Aug. 31.-With many precautions for secrecy, Asso- ciate Justice w. H. Moody of the United States supreme court was re- moved in a police ambulance from the Bradford railroad station to his home here tonight. He appeared helpless.
 Although his ailment was annOunc- ed officially as a case of rheumatism and gout, local physicians believe it is more serious. Mir. Moody came here, it is understood, from a sani- tarium in New York where he has been for some time.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-01
EXPLOSION ON A TUG.

Oakland. Aug. 31.-The tug boat Pirate had an explosion aboard this morning while near Port Costa. An oil barge, being lowed, caught fire and an unknown boy jumped from the barge and drowned. Dan Webster, captain of the tug. was injured by the explosion. The tug sank, but the crew was rescued.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-01
PRESIDENT ENTERTAINs KNOX

Beverly, Aug. 31.-Mr. Taft took MT Knox out on the links of the Myopia club this morning and gave him a sound drnbbing at golf.
 No time was fixed for the visit to the president of Mir. Ballinger, who is now on his way to Washington. Mir Ballinger was to have joined the president at Butte or Spokane to make a large part of the Pacific coast trip with him.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-01
RECEPTION OF THE RoosEVELTs.

RambOuilet France, Aug. 31-Presi- dent and Mime. Falleries this afternoon received Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Ethel at the presidents chateau. The party came from Paris in an automobile, Ambassador and Mrs. White being in cluded in the number.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-01

fairs of the company pending investi gation.
 Mackenzie, president and general man. ager of the company. alleges that att tempts on the life of Mackenzie have beer made by alleged enemies of the company. who, he declares, are behind the present proceedings.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-01
THE ROOSEVELT COOK DEAD

Montclair, N. J., Aug. S1.-Hester Campbell, the famous Scotch cook who was employed for many years in the family of President Roosevelt, died here today at the age of ninety six. She was particularly noted for her recipe for Johnny cake" and always accompanied the Roosevelts on their trips.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-01
STARVING SWEDISH STRIKERS.

Stockholm, Aug 31-It is asserted that many strikers are actually starv- ing and that others are subsisting on bread and water and fish caught in the Archipelago or are tramping the country robbing potato fields.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-01
COMMUNICATION OPENED

Laredo, Aug. 31.-The National railway succeeded in re-establishing service with Monterey today A local train left this morning and made a slow run of 16S miles to that city. The regular through Mex ico City train left Laredo at four
Arizona republican., 1909-09-01
HoUsELEss ACTOR.

New York, Aug. 31.-The summer home of Raymond Hitchcock. the act or, was destroyed by fire today. Two women servants were severely hurt by jumping from windows.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-01
WEATHER TODAY

Washington, Aug. 31.-FOreCast' for Arizona Showers Wednesday and Thursday.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-01

MONEY TO loAN-I have been agent for the State Mutual Building and Loan Association for 10 years. Every customer well pleased. Never had a complaint in the 10 years. Come in and investigate our plan
Arizona republican., 1909-09-01

BUILDING AND LOAN MONEY TO L0AN-Repayable s13.00 per month on each 5000 borrowed. Interest ceases on each payment made. Entire loan can be paid any time. without notice or extra expense.
 E. E. PASCoE, Agent.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-12-29
OKOLONIAN
,HONORED.
COL. JAMES GORDON APP
POINTED UNITED STATES
SENATOR BY COVER
NOR NOEL.

jackson, Miss. Dec. Ex-Governor
Noel this morning announced the ap-
pointment Of Col. James Gordon, of
Okolona. as United States Senator
from Mississippi to succeed the late
Senator A, j. McLaurin.
| The appointment is temporary, un-
til the Legislature can elect Senator
Tor the unexpired term of three years
and three months, and is made with
the understanding that Senator Cor
don viii not be candidate for the
unexpired term.
The appointment came as a surprise
in political circles, as it was gener-
ally believed that the Governor would
not name temporary Senator, leav-
ing the office vacant until the Legisla.
ture takes up the question Of filing the
unexpired term on the 18th Of Janu-
ary.
Colonel Gordon was likewise sur
prised when notified by the Governor.
He reached the city last night in re-
sponse to telegraphic summons
from the Governor, stating that he
was wanted in jackson on important
business.
you c6uf6 have knocked me down
with a feather when the Governor
said that he wanted to make me SEN
ator.' remarked the gallant ex-Con-
lederate veteran this morning. Il
had no idea what the Governor want
ed with me. and to say that was
surprised is expressing it very mild
ly."
A commission for the new Senator
was made out in the Office of the Sec-
retary Of State at 11:30 o'clock. sign
ed by the Governor. and placed in
Colonel Gordons hands. he will
leave for Washington during the lat
ter part Of the week to take the oath
Of Office.
1t is not expected that Senator Cor
don will serve more than two or three
weeks.
Colonel Gordon is seventy-six
years OF age, native Mississippian.
served with distinction in the Confed-
crate army. and. barring four year
tenure in the State Senate during the
VardamaL administration has not
beeo prominent in public life during
the past twenty years. Unless the
legislature should name an ex.Confed-
crate as McLaurin's successor-snd
there is only one man with that dis
tinction in the probable field Of en-
tries who is regarded as having a
good chance---Col. Gordon will per-
hlps be the last hero of the Lost
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-12-29

Csuse to be given senatorial honors
by his native state. for the thin grey
line is rapidly vanishing, and the po-
litical ACTIVITIES of its members are
erowine hss with The passing years.
One Of Governor Noels principal mo-
tives in appointing Colonel Gordon
was to convey compliment to the
soldiers Of the Confederacy.
Prior to making the appointment an
effort was made to put the. Governor
in a political dilemma by asserting
that, prior to entering the gubernator-
ial Office. he promised to appoint John
Sharp Williams to the United States
Senate in event a vacancy occurred
in Senator Moneys seat, and to ap-
point Ex-Governor Vardaman in event
of vacancy in McLaurins seat, to
appoint the peoples choice" meaning
thereby that, should the vacancy oc-
cur after the senatorial primary in
1911, at which tine it was generally
understood that McLaurin and Varda-
man would be candidates, he would
appoint whoever might be chosen in
that primary; that he did not anticipate
such a contingency as vacancy oc-
curing in McLaurin's seat prior to
1911, and had no intention whatever
of making a pledge covering such a
contingency.
This alleged pledge vas put before
Governor Noel yesterday in a letter
from State Senator S. Joe Owen. one
Of Vardaman supporters, and the
Governor made lengthy reply there
to fully explaining the ante-election
pledge. and setting forth his reasons
for appointing Colonel Gordon.
When asked for a statemant con-
oernlng his plans, Senator Gordon
gave the following authorized inter-
view:
Il will not be candidate. under
any circumstances for the unexpired
term Of Senator McLasrin. The ap-
pointment was rendered to me by the
governor this morning and came as a
profound surprise.
Twill go to Washington in a few
days and serve until the legislature
elects a successor Of Senator McLau-
rim.
The compliment implied by the
appointment is one that | cherish most
highly, because it was wholly unsolici-
tated. and accept it because Cover
nor Noel believes that the state should
be fully represented pending the peri
cd necessary to 6ll the vacancy.
During my stay in Washington ! may
not be able to do much good for the
state. but will certainly not do any
harm"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-12-29
I'LAURIN'S
SUCCESSOR.
APT. FRANK BURKlTT INTER.
VIEWED ON THE SENATOR
IAL SUCCESSION.

IA representative of The Messenger
eetine Capt. Frank Burkitt, one of
members in the Legislature, il-
Tired what was his position on the
material succession, when he hand
US the printed interview with SEN
br Hebron, of Washington county,
bich appeared in last Sunday s
|emphis Commercial Appeal. with
remark, "Them's my sentiments" /:
|rSenator Hebron announced that he
hs in favor OF the election Of ex- Gov
lor James k. Vardaman. Up to
time Of Senator McLaurin's death
MAS we'll known that no one else
offered to submit his claims to the
bple Of Mississippi. except Senator
sLaurin and Ex-Governor Varda-
III, and it can be safely said that if
election for Senator McLaurin S
cessor should now be submitted to
vote Of the people. Ex-Governor
rdaman would be overwhelmingly
rted.
IN fact, it is very doubtful il any Of
other gentlemen whose names are
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-12-29
TO REST.
REV. ms OF LATE SENATOR
M'LAURIN INFERRED AT
BRANDON.

Brandon. Miss, Dec. "a. To-day
at II O'Clock the relatives and friends
from all over the state followed the re-
mains of Brandons beloved and most
distinguished son. the late Senator A.
j. McLaurin, to the cemetery here,
where they rest beside his brothers
and children who had preceded him
to the grave.
The funeral services were held at
the Methodist church and we're con-
Quoted by Rev. c. F. Emery, his pas
tor, assisted by the Rev. Bryan Sim
mons.
In keeping with the whole life OF
the great lawyer, the wise statesman,
the splendid governor. the services
were free from ostentation. and such
as he would have wished.
Governor Noel and nearly all state
officials, besides prominent men from
Columbus, Vicksburg. jackson. For
est, Meridian and the Delta. and 9TH
er parts of Mississippi, came to Bran
don to pay their respects to the great
and good man who was their friend
and the friend of everyone.
The wreath Of flowers hid his grave
from sight, but the memory Of his kind
deeds, his true friendship. his grand
ness of character, will never cease to
have a place in the hearts Of those
who knew and loved him.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-12-29
WAS CONSPICUOUS FIGURE.

jackson, Miss. Dec. 24.-There
was probably no more conspicuous he-
ure in the affairs Of Mississippi dur
ing the past twenty-five years. especi-
ally those pertaining to its politics
and public affairs. than was Anslem
Joseph McLaurin. who was born in
Brandon in the year 1848. the eldest
son Of LAUGH McLanrin. and who was
taken by his parents while still an ia
FAINT, to Smith county. where he pass
ed his boyhood and school days. AT
the age of sixteen years he enlisted
in the Third Mississippi regiment as a
private. that being in August. 1864.
and with which command he remain
ed until the surrender.
By hard re ding and study al..tesc the
working hours of the day, ~ouur Nc
Laurin prepared himself 1or the prac-
tice Of law. having been admitted to
the bar by Judge Watts in October,
1868.
When he wa; scarcely twen,y.ons
years Of age he was elected districtat-
torney in the Did Brandon-R Raleigh
Continued on Page Four.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-12-29

his administration Of the office Of Gov
ernor, which even his political ene-
mics admit was one of the best in the
history Of the State, his every act as
Governor being in furtherance Of the
interests of the people at large and in
opposition to all special interests that
constantly prey upon the rights Of the
people.
His administration was clean,
able, honest, and he was always Wig
orous in the enforcement of the law.
1t is because the people recognize all
these things that he is the choice Of
the majority Of the people OF Missis-
sippi."
Captain Burkitt also stated that he
had received letter from his col.
league in the Legislature. Hon. j. A.
Lewis. announcing his purpose to sup
port Governor Vardaman FIRST, last and
all the time,
This course will be pursued by the
Chickasaw delegation in deference to
the well-known sentiment OF large
majority of Democratic voters in this
county, who have overwhelmingly en-
dorsed Vardaman against all oppon-
ents every time they have been called
upon to express their preference at the
polls.
That the people of the State would
do likewise if the question was now
submitted to them no candid man
would deny hence the effort to dead
lock the Legislature by getting out a
multiplicity Of candidates can be con-
sidered in no other light than a delib-
crate effort on the part Of the political
rinasters to thwart the will Of the peo-
pie.
1t ought to fail and will fail unless
tn ere is more recreancy in the hearts
and minds of the members of the
Legislature than Captain Burkitt be-
lieves exists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-12-29

prominently mentioned would submit
their claims to a vote OF the people
Ex- Governor Vardaman should be
elected by the legislature as he is un.
doubtedly the choice OF a great ma
jority of the Democratic voters Of
Mississippi. The legislature should
simply register the choice Of the peo-
pie.
This is the spirit Of all Democratic
platforms and no Democrat will say
that he is opposed to the election by
the legislature of Senator who is the
choice Of the people.
Irrespective Of the individual pre-
ferences Of members Of the Legisla-
ture as between Senator McLaurin
and Ex-Governor Vardaman prior to
Senator McLaurin's death, all true
Democrats should now ia recognition
Of the fact that Ex-Governor Varda-
man is the peoples choice for Sena-
tor McLaurins successor, cast their
votes for him."
The Democratic party in the ma
ton and its leaders have proclaimed
that there are too many Senators now
in the United States Senate not chos-
en- by the people. but chosen by, and
the representatives Of. the special in
terests.
Necessarily their sympathies are
not and can not be with the peopl,
at large. This is certainly not true De-
mocracy.
Ex-Governor Vardaman's sympa-
thies are and have always been with
the people Of his State, as shown by
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-12-29
WHAT DID HE WIN?
Baton Rouge (La.), Advocate.

Baton Rouge (La.), Advocate.
Commander Peary seems to have
won out in the polar controversy. but
the methods he employed in discredit-
ing Dr.. Cook have disgusted the
public and dwarfed his achievement.
Errors Of omission and errors OF
commission bankrupt Banks. also the
careers Of men.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-12-29
MISTOOK ITS MISSION.
Austin (Tex.), Tribune.

Austin (Tex.), Tribune.
The report that physic ins have dis
covered that sauerkraut will cure d,s-
pc psia settles long mooted question
in our mind. We are glad to learn
that this material, frequently used as q
food, was really intended by the Lord
as a medicine.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-12-29
TO SNUFF USERS

When you buy Snuff you want the
best. Red Band Pure Scotch Snuff is
the kind that will give you complete
satisfaction. 1t is made from the high
est grade Of snuff tobaccos, carefully
cured. and is all its name implies
pure Scotch Snuff Of the very highest
quality.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-12-29

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Messenger.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-24
CONFEREES ARE
 UNABLE 10 AGRtE

uIrarst News Special to thc ''fapiie'
 Washington. July 23.-fldes IS the most stubborn obstacle to overcome before an agreement between the Senate and House confereas can ne effected on the tariff Aldricii presene- ed protests from many Western sen ators against putting hides on the free list or reducing them below lo ner cent ad valorem, without max ing q corresponding reduction on boots and shoes. No agreement has been reached on lumber, oil coal or iron ore, but conferees are practl- caIlv sure of getting together on the hasis of reduction outlined by Jaft. Should the conferees agree on the disputed points tomorrow, they could not make a report, as the House ad- iourned until Tuesday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-24
WILGUS GOES BACK
 TO STAND TRIAL
to Defend Kidnapping Charge Against Him.

Van Ruren, july 23.-F. l.. Wilgus, Who was charged with attempting to kidnap the infant son of Rev. and Mrs. J. l.. Crane. has returned to the city, accompanied by an attorney from Fort Smith, and will fight the case in the court next Saturday. the date set for the hearing.
 Since the episode it has developed that Mrs. Wilgus and the child had been taken from the city for safety on account of threats said to have been made ny Wilgus, and that both the mother and child were absent at the time Wilgus attempted to kid nap the little one. which accounted for the error made by him in gettine the minister's child instead of hit own
 Bond was furnished for Wilgus b, Captain sam Stewart. one of th prominent citizens of Van Buren, an, the case promises considerable inter est. It is believed Mrs. Wilgus vii be brought to the city to attend tn trial and testify in the case.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-24
RIVER WORK TO
 BE PUSHED HERE
Snag Boat Arkansas Will Re Re- turned to This NcighbOrhOOd to Do Some Needed River WOrk-Nhat Engineers Drawings Show.

Little Rock, Ark, July 23.-After
 working the following week ill the upper Arkansas, clearing out the snags sufficient a make a channel for boat Arkansas will return to Little Rock and then be dispatched down the river to work below Pine Bluff The Arkansas has been working in the upper river for about six weeks and while only the snags which were obstructinS the man channel have been removed the work done has been sufficient to let boats through. Gov ernment engineers are now con- pleting their drawings of the river which are made from the surveys, showing every bar and the banks Of the river, as they were at the last survey and as they are now. The drawing is on a large scale and looks like Japanese puzzle with it's many bars and lines showing the changing banks. The river about Pine Bluff with it's twists and turns, on down to Rob Roy, is especially entrancing, and resembles a labyrinth. The Rob Roy bridge, with it's draw span stand ing over a sand bar, is shown. also the new draw span which is to be put in by the Cotton Belt, so the bridge will no longer be a bar to nav igation .At Pine Bluff a mile and a quarter of revetment work is shown. to prevent the further caving of the south bank of the river. 1t will require another half mile of the willow mattress to protect this bank of the river. The enigneers who have prepared the large map state the Arkansas above Little Rock is a much more navigable stream until a few miles below Van Buren, than it is between Little Rock and Swan Lake down stream. The caving banks down stream are charged with all the impediments to navigation while the banks up the river are mostly rock and remain the same from year to year, while the lower river is rapidly widening