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The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09
Enormous Increase in Legislation

last decade the increase has been as
tonishing.
During the first and second ses-
sions of the Fifty-ffth congress lab
bills were passed by the house and
senate and .messaged' to the president.
In the third session of the same con
gress 644 measures we're enacted into
laws. In the Fifty-sixth congress, 1862
measures were passed; in the Fifty
seventh, 2,781; in the Fifty-eighth, A.
O41; in the F%ffty-ninth, $40, and in
the Sixtieth, the congress which
ended on March 4, the number of bills
enacted into law reached the great
total of 9,711."
Col. Palmer, who prepared and car
ried to the White House all OF these
bills, not one of which was ever lost
or mislaid, was appointed to the COM
mittee on enrolled bills OF the senate
13 years ago from New Jersey by the
late Senator Sewell. Col. Palmer pre-
diets that the number Of 81
passed by the present congress will
exceed those of any preceding con-
gress.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09

for once. On your arrival at Chicago,
stop in at Mrs. Anderson's employ
ment bureau-you know where it is
and get a good cook and bring her
back with you. Now do try to re-
member; see, l am going to tie this
knot in your handkerchief SO as you
won't forget. John, what's in those
tubes on that shelf"
only germs: DEAR" said the pro-
fessor mildly. Anthrax, scarlet fever,
plague, and a few more"
20, john" cried his wife. terrified.
have you no regard for me and the
children at all? Suppose they were
to break loose! What's in that big
tube on the tablet"
"Just the bacillus prodigiosus, DEAR"
the professor answered and went.
Mary" she said, "as you must go,
I want you to do something for me
first. Do you see that tube on the
table? There's something awful the
professors been growing in it. If that
should get loose nobody could answe
for the consequences; it would kill
everybody in the house, and perhaps in
the village. Take it into the garden
ana bury it as deep as you can"
"Yis, num-" said Mary, approaching
the tube gingerly. She raised it be-
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09
OF STRAW AND METAL.
Smart Thing in Hats Will Be Found
Trying to Many.

The smart thing in hats is an i'm
mense Romney cap with high, full
crown and short brim that title down
all around. One sees a good many OF
the Romney styles among exclusive
women, as they really belong with the
epoch of dress which is being copied.
This hat is intended for young and
pretty faces. Unfortunately, most OF
the styles this year are intended for
these. This hat is not eccentric, and
as it fits well over the head and has
not enough brim to make it compete
with an airship, it is just the thing for
windy days.
The crown is made of a fascinating
weave of straw braid, which is held in
at the base by a wide band of metallic
ribbon, either furnished gold, silver or
copper.
This is flexible and does not give
the look or feeling of weight to the
head. 1t is arranged into a large, soft
bow in front.
The original one is made in natural
straw with a furnished gold band, the
whole being so neutral that 1T can
be worn with any gown.
1t will be copied, however, in many
colors, as straw is now being dyed in
all the tones that have prevailed in
cloths.
There seems a widespread ten
dency to go back to hats of n color
with the gown. They are always In a
different tone from that color and
trimmed with something directly in
contrast, but it is always evident that
this hat was made for this gown.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09
To Match the Suit.

With shoes and stockings and gloves
to match the gown is it any wonder
that the same requirement should be
made for the hat? Not only is the
same color being used, but the same
materials as well. With one, two and
three-piece gowns of rajah silk we
have hats Of the same stuff. When
buying the material for the gown get
from two to three yards more, depend
ing on how the hat is to be made.
Often, instead of making it all of one
tone, the under side of the brim Is
made of a slightly lighter or darker
shade, or even of a contrasting color.
For trimming bands of the material
may be used, or flowers, the latter be-
ing newer. The flowers should be OF
the two tones used for the hat If posi-
BILE. Where only n tone is used they
may give the contrasting note.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09

the rights of the burglarious citizens,
and be it further
Resolved, That we %deprecate the
payment of more than one-half the
swag to the police as palpaple unfair
ness bordering upon dishonesty and
call upon all s~elf-respecting burglars
to boycott any officer guilty of such
overcharge, and be 1t further
Resolved, That we demand an
eight-hour night. with double pay for
all overtime as necessary to the sup
port of our families and the main
tenance of our standing In the COM
munity."
What opposition there was was
plainly perfunctory and the previous
question was called for without a
dissenting voice, when Bull Corrigan
passed the doorkeeper and, with a
friendly salute to everybody, handed
a paper to the president.
.Three-fingered Hennessy read it
with visible agitation. Gentlemen"
he cried, after mastering his emo
ton, I'VE are enjoined from passing
any resolutions boycotting, threatening
to boycott, or in any way mentioning
the word boycott And now, lest
some of us be tempted to consider
this an encroachment upon our rights
as American citizens, and so, in our
haste, utter some word rejecting upon
the spotless integrity of u courts.
| shall be obliged to take drastic ac-
ton. 1t shall never be said, while
Three-fingered Hennessy is president
of this ancient and honorable organi-
cation, that he failed to shield, by ev-
cry mean in his power, the unspotted
integrity of the judicial ermine. I
therefore hereby declare this meeting
of the Housebreakers' union ad-
journed."
Copyright. 1909. by w. G. Chapman.)
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09
The Charm Of cretonne.

Cretonne is now enjoying an hour
of triumph. It no longer appears in
the crude colors of other days, but is
toned to a life-like resemblance OF
blossoms.
1t is used for covering dressing
tables, lounging chairs, and Chester.
field couches in ones bedroom.
Garden hats and parasols are made
of lit, and flowers cut from the fabric
are appliqued on net blouses.
The cretonne waistcoat is one OF the
Of the season.
A particularly good pattern shows q
mass Of dawn pink and mauve sweet
peas climbing in riotous confusion
0ver a lattice work.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09
Growing Old a Habit

Leaving aside DR.. Osler's theory,
there is no doubt that the acceptance
in a strictly literal sense of the Bibli-
cal life limit has proved a decided in
jury to the race. We are powerfully
Influenced by our selfimposed limita-
lions and convictions, and it is well
known that many people die err near
the limit they set for themselves. Yet
there is no probability that the psalm
list had any idea Of setting a limit to
the life period, or that he had any
authority whatever for so doing. Many
of the sayings OF the Bible which peo-
Pile take SO literally are merely figures
of speech to illustrate an idea. So
far as the Bible Is concerned, there is
Just as much reason for setting the
life limit at 100 or even at Methuse-
labs age (969) as at 70 or 80. There
is no evidence in the Scriptures that
even suggests the existence of an age
limit beyond which man was not sup
posed or allow to pass. In fact, the
whole spirit o fthe Bible is to encourr
age long life through sane and health
full living.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09
For Breaking Nails.

The constant use of hard water is
fatal on the good appearance of the
finger nails. This is one of the draw
backs to a filter plant; the alum used
is hard on the skin and makes nails
brittle. AS, however, pure water is the
first consideration, women must seek
means of overcoming minor ills.
Nails that break easily must be CIV
en- a course of olive oil. 1t should be
rubbed into the finger tips each night.
Massage well and occasionally give
the fingers a bath in hot olive oil.
If it is not convenient. to use the oil,
vaseline is a good substitute. When
ever doing rough work the fingers
should be protected with gloves. II 1t
is not comfortable to wear them over
the whole hand, fingers can be cut
from old gloves.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09
The Cat in the House..

The presence of a cat to those who
care for him, is tranquillizing and a
mental restorative. A cat asleep in
the most comfortable chair in the
room or browsing on the window seat
suggests responsibilities as almost moth
ing else can do. A cats purr spells
profound contentment, and is the
synonym of perfect peace. No other
domestic animal has such a soft fur
to stroke. If it is a weakness in a
human to carr for a cat. the cat lover
errs in the excellent company of the
good and great of all the ages.-Phils
delphia Ledger.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09
The Fate Of the Fancy Set.

James, aged seven, was promoted a
few weeks ago. In recognition of this
great event his father purchased for
him the following things that James
insisted were necessary:
A box of n dozen pencils, assorted
leads; n ink and one pencil eraser:
n pencil box with a marvellous roll
top; three copy books for home work,
two penholders, a patent strap that
was a marvel Of ingenuity. but some.
how or other didn't to hold the
books very firmly.
The father examined the outfit q
few days ago and found that it con-
tanned:
One much-chewed lead pencil, fur
nished by the city; a scrib5ling pad
with a few sheets on 1t; a tin fountain
pen that did not work and never could
have worked, and a skate strap to hold
the things together.
The father asked no questions. He
instinctively knew what had become
of the fancy implements Of education.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09

| wasn't for the fact that | am to go
down in history as a wise man, I'll
be jiggered if l wouldn't sell out and
be like other aldermen. But I've got
to hold my job in history as 'Sugarless
Solon,' so the honest regime for mine.
if it takes the hair Off"
Instead of the dark blue laws of
Draco, which hanged a man for look
ing unpleasant, no matter whom he
had been out with the night before,
Scion made things easy for offenders.
Scion was as foxy as all-get-out.
For when he got his set of reforms
fixed, he moved that the motion be
reconsidered and that the motion to
reconsider be laid on the table, &C
cording to Roberts rules of order,
which scheme just naturally pushes
any form of legislation far into the
hole and ties a hard knot in the hole
itself.
AS soon as he got it into the con.
stitution that the laws couldn't be
changed without his consent, he went
away to Goldfield, New, crossed his
fingers, and hid, and afterward died
to keep from being present at roll
call.
I would certainly be funny nova
days to have a city councilman who
wouldn't trade his vote for a concert
grand piano with a real mahogany
case.
Copyright. 1909. by W. @. Chapman.)
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09

LEGISLATION by congress has In
Ia creased almost incredibly during
the last decade. Thousands of meas
ures are introduced at every session,
but the number enacted into laws or
dinarily is comparatively insignificant.
The development of the country's re-
sources and the increased demands of
the people are indicated, however, by
the immense increase in the number of
laws passed.
'This increase" said Col. W. M. Pal
mer, in charge of the enrolled bills of
the senate, has been particularly nota-
BILE during the last ten years. Prior to
that time there was little variation in
the number of measures enacted into
law by successive congresses. In the
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09
THE White House tennis court is
doomed.

THE White House tennis court is
i doomed.
President Taft, who does not r
anything about tennis anyhow, has
told the men who are to add to the
executive building that he will not
stand for a two-story structure, but
that If more room is needed in the
building 1t can be spread out TO the
south. To the south is the famous
spot where Mr.. Roosevelt battled with
his tennis cabinet.
The architect who designed the Of
flee building, MI. McKim of New York.
made it as inconspicuous as possible,
that it might not interfere with the
White House proper. Congress, how
ever, added 10000 to the cost of the
office building that its foundations and
walls might be made strong enough
to bear the weight of another story,
or several IF them if necessary, in the
future. Now the congress has appro-
priated $4,000 to add to the capacity
of the executive offices.
Mr.. Taft, remembering the points
made by architects in the past, al
though not of an esthetic nature him
self, has sacrificed the tennis court
and ordered an extension on the
ground floor.
The "undesirables" are still return
Ing to the White house. Rough Riders
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09
Merry Moments
With Hu1norists
The Housebreakers' Union No. Is
BY Edmund Vance Cooke.

The Housebreakers' union, local
No. is, opened its weekly meeting at
I a. m.,- with Three fingered Hennes-
sey in the chair. The secretary, Pete
the Penman, was unavoidably detained
by the police, SO the roll was called
by that able second-story man, DOM
inico Tortoni (affectionately known as
Dommy the Dago), whose recent work
upon residences In the suburbs fairly
passed the limits of skilled craftsman
ship and was voted by his fellows to
bo worthy the name of high Second
story high art.
There was a good attendance,
though Weaseleyed Ike, Sammy the
Dip, Tin-eared Smith, Glycerine Jack
and Picker Johnson were unable to be
present, owing to circumstances over
which they had no control.
The names of MolI-buzzer Mike and
Lead-pipe Larry were reported for
membership. Objection was made
that these applicants were mere diet
tanti and not seriously interested in
craftsmanship.
A communication from local No. 81
of Pittsburg warned all members of
the craft to stay away from that city
until further notice as the police had
been voted unfair and a bitter strike
was in progress. 1t was expected that
the police would endeavor to import
crooks from other cities as strike
breakers.
Reddy Ruggles, the front hall tx
pert, then offered the following reso-
l%utions, around which ragged the de-
bate of the evening:
Whereas, The alarming centraliza-
ton of wealth constantly tends to cur
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09

A SNUB inflicted years ago upon an
A American couple who were spend
ing their honeymoon abroad has been
paid for at last. Slight as the affair
seemed at the moment, it has devel-
oped enough Importance to lose Henry
White, ambassador at Paris, his post
in spite of his long experience in vari-
u important capitals of Europe and
his other claims to notice. The resig-
nation of Ambassador White has been
received at the White House and it
was accepted in the usual s%tereotyped
fashion.
1t was back in 1886 that William
Howard Taft and his bride, a pair of
comparatively unimportant but blissful
Newlyweds, were doing their honey
moon in Europe. In the course of their
rainbow rambles they came to Vienna,
where Diplomat White was then secre-
tary of legation. There was some af-
ternoon function of the unimportant
sort coming off within a day or so,
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09
Lace and SILK Null.

At the places where Irish lace Is sold
there comes q tiny scalloped edge, and
this can be used with good results on q
small bit of inexpensive silk null. The
two combined make a dainty and cost
" looking jabot for a turnover collar
at a small price. The silk null is plain
or dotted, and sells for about IS cents
a yard. II this is made into six fine
plaits, about four inches long, with q
tab and a huttonhole at top. then edged
with the Irish scallop, it can be worn
with ones smartest blouse or sent as
q gift to q critical friend.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09
Bible Society Veteran.

A remarkable example of longevity
OF service in the case Of a religious
organization is forthcoming from the
British and Foreign Bible society. MI.
James Searby became the assistant
secretary of the Lincolnshire auxiliary
in the year 1S4S, and 40 years later
succeeded to the secretaryship, a po-
sition he still holds. In recognition OF
this unparalleled tenure Of Office the
committee have presented him With :
specially bound copy Of the Bible.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09
@hiDdlr@m'S Hats

spring.
The Easter bonnet of the youngest member Of the family is quite a mag
nifcent structure, but fortunately it is easily made at home and father need
not groan when the bill comes in. The inverted bowl hat is not quite like
the cloche, for the bm is the same width all around, and the big bowl also
is round and slopes down comfortably into the brm. !.
Usually these hats are trimmedw with a Of satin or SILK ribbon with
a large chou at the side. The chou can be replaced by a bunch OF flowers but
the trimming must be simple, as the hat is sufficiently taking to make over
elaboration necessa
Bowl shaped hats with a border of very tiny roses 1nterspersed with for
getme-nots, are always attractive, framing the baby face.
One of the illustrations on this page shows a hat OF ace straw in ecru,
trimmed with a large bow of white ribbon and lined inside with white chiffon.
The small hat is If white straw with choux of pale blue satin. The third hat
is of satin straw interlaced with silk ribbons, and trimmed with large mar
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The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09
A Gift for 4 Man.

The question of a really attractive
gift for a man is solved to some ex-
tent by q novelty in the way OF q PEN
knife.
The new idea is = silver knife Of
finest quality, with an emblem worked
out in colored French enamels In.
serted In the case.
The insignia Of his college society
or his crest Is attractively wrought III
color, making the little keepsake some
thing quite out Of the usual run
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09

Navy-blue serge is used for this sim
pie costume; the skirt is quite plain.
and trimmed at the foot of front by
black silk braid. The coat is edged
with braid, which is taken up the Sits
at sides and backs; navy-blue velvet
is used for the collar and cuffs. Two
black silk ribbons hang from the collar
in center front.
Hat of stretched silk trimmed with
a white feather.
Materials required: Seven yards
serge 4S inches wide, nine yards braid,
one-half yard velvet, four yards lining.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09
To Build on Noted Tennis Court Ground

nave disappeared from the landscape.
negroes no longer have a chance to
hold office in the south, automobiles
have displaced horses and the tennis
court is to be obliterated.
Residents of Washington are asking
what has become Of the Roosevelt
policies.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09

rob them, while the rich enjoy so
many safety devices that it is ex-
tremely difficult, and
Whereas, The protective tariff
merely benefits the robber baron with
out any resultant good to the barren
robber, therefore be it
Resolved, That we denounce the
use of electric alarms, time locks and
special guards as entertainments upon
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09
Hats Have Bio Crowns.

The new hats, almost without excep-
ton, show exaggerated crowns, and the
rough braids Of the birds nest variety
are much in evidence, though many of
the prettiest models have their crown
covered completely with small flowers.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09

John, a you take your attention
off those nasty things for five min
utes?" asked the professors wife. COM
ing into his laboratory.
The professor looked up from among
the phials and papers that encountered
his table.
Certainly, my DEAR" he responded
mildly.
Then listen, John. Mary, our cook,
is going to leave. I've pleaded and
pleaded with her, but it's no use at
all. She says her young mans coming
east for a months holiday and she's
been invited to stay with his mother.
Now, John, do try to be of S to me
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09
Eton coIIars for Sprino.

Big round Elton collars will probably
hold their own all through the spring.
They may be made of plain linen or
decorated with squares of lace set In.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09

tail the opportunities of our profession,
from plumbers to porch-climbers. and
Whereas, The poor are growing so
poor that 1t is no longer profitable to
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09
A WARMING.

"Fohgive yoh enemies said Uncle
Eben. "but don't let yoh forgiveness
go SO far as to tempt you to git 80
ciable an trade hosses.'
The Tupelo journal., 1909-04-09

Heaviest at Forty Years.
A man Is generally at his heaviest
in his fortieth year.
The Adair County news., 1909-05-12
Too Many Eggs In Setting.

1t is serious mistake on the
breeders part to give fifteen
eggs to the setting, for this is
more than the average hen can
cover properly, and would be far
better for the purchaser had he
received only twelve or thirteen
eggs, says a correspondent in In
land Poultry Journal. A hen
may sit faithfully, stick to her
work all the time and never leave
the nest excep tfor food and
water, but what can she do if
she has more eggs than she can
cover? She attempts to spread
her wings over the whole of
them; but when an egg is pulled
in at the front another peeps out
at the back, and the result is
that, in the course of the three
weeks Matching period, there
is scarcely an egg that has not
been exposed to the cold at one
time or another. Examination
of the eggs show decayed germs
and dead chicks at various stages
of growth and in different stages
of decomposition. In early
spring especially care should be
taken to set only as many eggs
as the hen can comfortably
hatch, and the number may be
variable, according to her size
and the size of the eggs.
The Adair County news., 1909-05-12
Knifley.

The weather at this time is
ideal for farm work and the peo-
pie are making good use of same
in the way of corn planting.
Young grasses and wheat are
making progress at this time.
The people of this section are
highly elated over the nomina-
ton of J. M. Wolford as Assessor.
Mr.. Wolford is a man that is we'll
worth the honor bestowed on
him. The Republicans has made
no mistake in their choice.
The prospects for fruit are
very good for all kinds in this
section.
E. V. HUMPHREYS and J. J.
Humphrey were in Hustonville,
day or too last week.
Our three merchants have re-
turned from the market and
have a grand display of new
goods at their places of business.
Mrs. H. B. Ingram of Column
bia, was visiting her daughter,
Mrs. ]. C. Gose, a few days last
week.
w. F. Feese and wife, visited
J. w. Jones last Sunday.
| Preaching at Knifey each third
Sunday evening at 3 o'clock, by
z. 7. Williams.
The Adair County news., 1909-05-12

Thinking possibly that some OF
my friends in Adair county who
are readers of the best county
paper published, The Adail
County News, would not object
to a short letter from a former
correspondent.
My mother and | left Grady
vile, Adair county, Dec. 9Th,
1908, and are now located in
Metcalfe county, two miles north
Of Edmonton on the Edmonton
and Horse Cave road, in a fine
farming country, tobacco, corn
and hay being the principal
crops.
We have had so much rain
this spring farmers are behind
with their work. But very little
corn planted. Wheat, oats and
grass are looking fine.
Tobacco plants will soon be
ready for transplanting.
Corn is worth 70 cents per
bushel, wheat SIPS, per bushel.
flour 1914 per cwt.
Well if this appears in print
before it reaches the waste
basket. / will promise to write
again some time. Success to
the News, it's many readers and
correspondents.
G. G. Wilson.