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The commonwealth., 1909-10-22
4 POPULAR SflalIeR.

G. E. Franklin, of Pontotoc coun-
ty, and senator from the Thirty
first district, has proven himself to
be the right man in the right
place, faithful, conscientious and
intelligent legislator. He took high !
rank in the last senate, served on
several most important committees
and did much towards shaping leg
islation He did not speak often
during the last session, but when
he arose to address the senate, the
members knew that something
would be said worth listening to,
and they were never disappointed.
Senator Franklin was named as one
of the joint committee to meet in
Jackson and devise some plan for
the equalizing Of taxes, and while
the result of the committee has not
been made public, there is no doubt
but that he has made as many prac-
tical suggestions as any one of its
members. Senator Franklin has
been suggested tor lieutenant gov
ernor, and should he decide to be-
come candidate he will become a
most formidable competitor, and if
elected will not disappoint his
friends in the discharge of the try
ing duties of the ofice.-Clarion-
Ledger.
The Democrat reproduces the
above to endorse it. Senator Frank
lin is one of the most capable and
faithful legislators in the Missis-
sippi legislature and deserves high
er honors.-Greenville Democrat.
The Commonwealth reioices tc
see so many of our contemporaries
giving Senator Franklin the high
praise he so richly deserves.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22
EDUCATIONAL mis- GRINDING AGAIN.

There has been no vacation.
truce Or restriction Of output so far
as the discussion of our educational
institutions are concerned. The
past summer just ended was notable
for its intensity of educational crit
icism and unrest. The whole fabric
of the educational system, however,
needs reconstructing from top to
bottom. But such a rebuilding
will take decades if not generations.
Such institutions cannot be estab-
lished in year. Resolutions can
not reform our colleges and un-
iversities. Considerable progress
is being enjoyed. and a more thor
ough understanding and formula
ton of the problems have been at
tanned. The most universal idea as
to the next step in education as a
process of shaping character and
training citizens is much more def
mite. Still, for some time to come,
we must adapt ourselves to existing
facilities, and a little retrospection
will show that there is no real oc-
casion for gloom. Educational re-
adjustment proceeds even while the
attacks continue to be largely de-
structive.
Interest and enthusiasm on the
part of the teachers and principals
help wonderfully to freshen and
vitalize the atmosphere of the
school-room. Friendly cooperation
between the authorities and teachers
will remove many obstacles to school
efficiency.
The old idea about college ed
ucation was that it was intended to
teach men the most effective uses ol
their mental faculties and to pre-
pare them to meet social and po
litical conditions. They did not at
tend school to learn any craft OF
business, while professional educa
ton and training were to be go
elsewhere. But whatsoever avoca
tion a man might choose to follow
it was advantageous to have a fail
general education.
Today different views are held OF
the subject. If the amassing oI
wealth is the chief business tina
should enlist our abilities and &C
tivities, life is too short to be spen
in acquiring general learning, an(
the only study to be pursued is tht
particular one out of which for
tune is to be evolved. Sons of ricl
families who expect to inheri
wealth see no necessity of laboriou
and prolonged study. 1t is impos
sible for them to go through col
lege without gaining some intel
lectual development which ma.
count for good results.
| A fair general education is needle,
| by every citizen, no matter wher
may be his place on the social scale
and no man who has the opportun
| ity to attend even our humblest col
| leges should reject it. No matte
how lowly his place in life, he vii
be fitted to take a higher if it b
placed in his reach by fortune Q
destiny.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22
JUO6f JAMES CARTIR lON6SIRHI.

UD6f JAMES CARTTR lONGSIRHI.
From what We read and hear we
are convinced that there is a large
element in Mississippi that is not
satisfied with either of the gentle
men that have signifed their inten-
tions to be In the race for the Unit
ed States senate to succeed Senator
McLaurin, and while We think this
too early to begin campaign or to
enter upon active politics, it is well
enough for the public to be casting
about for effective, able and efficient
servants.
The duties of a United States sen
ator are mnltifarious as well as
highly important. There is some
thing more for him to do than to
merely perform legislative func-
tions. He is reflex of public sen
tlment at home. In him, to a GER
tain degree, is mirrored the char
acter, aims and aspirations of the
citizenship of his State. Unques-
tionably some of the greatest in
tellects the world has ever known
have sat in the halls of the Z nlted
States senate and the people Of Mis-
sissippi can justly claim to have
furnished their share of those in
that body that have left an undying
impress upon the affairs of the ma
ton. But Mississippi is unwilling
to rest upon the records of Poin-
dexter, Davis, Lamar, George
and a Walthall. 1t is her desire to
perpetuate the records those noble
men initiated. The State has the
talent if she can command it. In
our judgement, Judge James Car
ter Longstreet is peculiarly endow-
ed with those qualities of heart and
brain that would again bring our
beloved commonwealth to the front
in the councils of the nation, were
, he member of the upper house OF
the national congress.
He is a man comprehensive in
thought, broad in his conceptions
and possesses love for his fellow
man that makes him know his
wants and share his sorrows. He
is an able lawyer and an orator ex,
celled by few. There is a pathos
and a beauty about his public ut
terances that sway audiences and
carry convictions deep and abiding
He is as persuasive as Walthall, as
, forceful as George, as brainy as La
) mar, as sagacious as Henry Clay
, and as resourceful as John G. Cal
, houn. He is aggressive without be-
ing offensive, he is discreet without
: missing opportunities. He is as
gentle as asWoman, kind and oblig.
7 ing and is generous towards his fel.
low man.
He has farming interest neal
7 Grenada to which he has devoted
much of his time, and which the
> writer feels sure has given him ar
> experience that makes HIM recog
nize the difficult that confron
! the farmer and the equity of the de
! mands now being made by the farm
Q ing class through their. great an(
t noble organization, the Farmers
t Union.
: With Judge James Carter Long
: street in the United States senate
d Mississippi's leadership would a
0 once be recognized by hel siste
8 states.
f He would be fitting ally of W
n J. Bryan, whom it is hoped Nebras
ka will put in the senate, the peo
8 pies friend and the exposer of lille
4 gal com bines.
Q The Sentinel places Longstreet il
q nomination to succeed Senator Nc
y Laurin as enator.-Grenada Sen
} tinel.
4
It Judge Cashin presided over ou
J. circuit court for the first time Mon
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

President Taft seems to be enjoy
ing his memorable journey. We
anticipate his visit to Mississippi
with genuine pleasure.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

Babe Adams, who won three Of
the seven games Of the world cham
pionship series for Pittsburg. re-
fused to be 'Hobsonized" BY 436
young women Of Pittsburg last
Monday. Some ono should try him
before ) lunacy commission.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

There is not the least doubt about
there being water on the brains of
some of the fool theorists who think
water exists on the face of Mars.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

November 1st will : go down in
print as the first formal visit ever
paid by the president Of the United
States to the Capital City of Mis-
siseippi.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

Edwin Hawley is the new railroad
king that has been born. His
friends predict him as the logical
successor of Hartman.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

Greenwood should not neglect
her amusements. This is an i'm
portant phase of life.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

Gov. Noel was warmly congrat-
ulated upon his selection of Hon.
G. NJ. Williamson to sit upon the
Siveley case in Jackson. Mr.. Will
hanson is one of Mississippi's most
prominent lawyers and leading
statesmen.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

The Yazoo City Sentinel's recent
booster number was q hummer; at
tractively setting forth the many
resources Of that city and vicinity.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

Nearly all of Mississippi's county
fairs proved great successes. Green
wood will be in the swim next time
and will do things up in brown.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

Our competent mayors court and
efficient police force arc serving
Knockout pills to tho blind tiger
aid hoot-legeer. They understand
what makes the wildcat Wild.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

Don't forget that Greenwood
wants that oratorical contest and
baseball clash next May.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

Mississippi and Alabama will
tussle on the Capital City gridiron
tomorrow afternoon.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

A man may practice duplici ty and
lead a double life in his community
but it cuts no ice in the census.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

Peary is nothing but a royal four
flusher. Those who listen to his
claims are e marks.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

The Yazoo City Daily Herald
greeted US Tuesday. We wish the
new venture much success.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

We have faith in these new air
ships. We acceptthe claims with
out personal try-out.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

Summer seems reluctant to fade
away. No ones kicking though.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

Thirsty Georgians are complain
ing that near beer is not near
enough.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

The only sure way to cinch a
modern playhouse is to cooperate
with the Elks.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

Did many of you observe Colum-
bus Day? We should not forget
"Christy'' so easily.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

Is there any chance of Peary be
ing led over a man-hole?
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

Lowquarter shoes and straw hats
have craWled into their holes.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

Mississippi will soon have real
live President within its gates.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

Jackson seems to be having some
trouble with her street railway,
electric light and power company.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

The Pearyites are even copyright
ing their indictments.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

Peary should crawfish into the
red cedar box.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

Football is now monopolizing the
athletic world.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

Do you reckon we ever will have
union depot?
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22
Dissolution Notice.

The partnership heretofore existing
between the undersigned of the firm of
Correro & Lee has been dissolved by
mutual consent.
The business of the partnership will
hereafter be conducted by Sam Cor
rero who will assume all liabilities and
assets.
Witness our signat ure this the 10Th
day of October, A. D., 1909.
SAM CORRERO,
T. III. LEE.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

Alabama wants a remedy for the
booze weevil.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22

Cotton continues to hold bel
own.
The commonwealth., 1909-10-22
Greenwood, Miss. Friday. Oct. p, 1909

We are now ready for new pole.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-06-10
AIR HOIST SYSTEM.
Watkins Machine and Foundry Co.
Make Improvements.

The Watkins Machine and Foundry
Company has recently installed a COM
plete air hoist system through their
shop, which is proving a great con.
venience and a time saver.
Compressed air is generated and
run throughout the shop by hose and
at every point where a crane is need.
ed, there is one of these hoists. The
main hoist has a capacity of twenty.
five tons, and three other smaller
ones, having a capacity of ten, five
and three tons.
The hoists now do the work in a mo-
ment, which heretofore required the
effort Of several hands a great length
of time. The sand in the Soundry is
also tamped into the moulds by means
OF air
The installation of this system is an
evidence of the progressiveness of
this concern.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-06-10
IN LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Lo.
GATED IN HATTlESBURG AND
ARRESTED.
Charley Johnston, Accused of Assas
sinating His Own Wife Is Taken to
Meridian for Trial.

Special Officer C. C. Johnson. with
the sheriff's office OF Lauderdale
county, come down from Meridian and
yesterday spotted a negro in the
neighborhood of Newman's saw mill
and wanted in Lauderdale county.
The negro's name is Charley John
ston and he is wanted on the charge
of murder. He is accused of having
murdered his wife about three
months ago by shooting her through
a crack in the wall of their home with
a double barrel shot gun.
Having located his man, Officer
Johnson placed him under arrest ana
lodged him in the county Jail. This
morning Officer Johnston took his
prisoner to Meridian.
Charley Johnston, it is charged, is
also implicated with a gang of ne.
sroes who have successfully carried
out a series of burglaries in Lauder
dale county. The victims of the work
of the burglars were keepers of gen
general merchandise stores at interior
points in the county.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-06-10
SUMMER SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE
TWO HUNDRED TEACHERS HAVE
ARRIVED AND MORE ARE
COMING.

The attendance at the state normal
school now in session at the South
Mississippi college, is now well over
two hundred and teachers are arriving
on every train.
Miss Knox, of Boston, gave a most
delightful recital at the college last
night with Miss Lorene Thames as ac-
companist. The large auditorium was
well filled, there being many in at
tendance from the city.
The feature of today was a lecture
on hygeine by DR.. J. c. Robert.
The great musical aggregation. the
Otterbeim Male Quartette and Bell
Ringers will appear tonight at S:l5
and the indications are that the large
auditorium will be crowded Special
arrangements have been made by
which the b. NJ. Thompson Livery
Stable company will run conveyances
from Hays & Fields corner leaving
for the college at 7:45 and returning
after the entertainment. Cost of
round trip is 25c and tickets for tras.
fer may be had at Hays & Fields.
Tomorrow morning DR.. A. B. Coffey of
Louisiana State University will begin
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-06-10
WOMANPS CAREER HERE
FILLED WITH EXCITEMENT
Had Sent B. o. Franklin, Negro, to
the Penitentia-y and Was States
Star Witness Against sy Garner
Under Indictment.

Emma Holston, a negro woman grad
uate of an Alabama negro college,
well known to court circles in Hat
tiesburg and the victim of prosecutions
covering many months was foully mur-
dered Tuesday night at Make, Miss,
while she was delivering a lecture to a
congregation of her own race. John
Akeus, a notorious Hattiesburg negro,
charged with the preparation of the
crime was arrested after the fatal
shooting brought to Hattiesburg and
lodged in the Forrest county jail.
The Woman's Unusual Persecution.
News that the dead body of Emma
Holston had been brought to Hatties.
burg from Make on the Gulf and Ship
Island train and that she had been
shot and killed did not come as dis
tinct surprise to the police .7ld county
officials and to citizens ge..-sdlly who
were acquainted with criminal trials
with which Emma Holston had been
connected.
Emma Holston came to Hattiesburg
about two years ago representing a
negro college at Admission. Ala. of
which she was a graduate. When she
arrived at Hattiesburg she took a room
at a hotel run by a negro named B. O.
Franklin. Asked by Franklin if she
had any valuables with her. as the
house was not responsible unless they
were left at the office, Emma told
Franklin she had $50 in money. At
Franklin's request she turned the mon
ey over to him. Not being able to get
Franklin to return the money Emma
finally brought criminal suit against
Franklin and he was convicted of en-
bezzlement and sentenced to the pen-
itentiary for two years.
During the progress of the Frank
lin trial,'a negro Sy Garner, a grad |
uate of Nashville law school bv
some process got into the witness
room where they were under the rule
and in conversation with Emma Hols
ton, other witnesses overheard Garner
make a criminal proposition to EN-
ma. This proposition was reported to
Judge Cook and the matter placed in
the hands of the grand jury This
body returned an indictment against
Garner charging him with attempting
10 bribe Emma Holston, witness.
Franklin having been disposed of.
Emma Holston became the main wit.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-06-10
LEE MONUMENT IN NATIONAL
PARK AT VCKsBURe MAG
NIFICENT WORK.
Great Crowds Expected to Attend the
Exercises on the nth, as MANY
Will Stop Over From Memphis.
VICKSBURG.

VlCKSBURG, Miss, June 1O.-Ev
erything is in readiness for the unyeil
ing of the Lee monument here tomor
row in the National Park.
Upon examining the Lee statpe
after it had been placed on the gran
lie pedestal in the National Park.
Capt. W. T. Ribgy, who was very
much pleased with the prompt manner
IN which Contractor Martin has done
MS part Of the work, said: 'It is \
magnificent piece of work. and 7 tbipl,
everyone will be pleased with the
beautiful statue"
Capt. Rigby says that every detail
OF the plans for Lee Day is working
out satisfactorily as the time draws
near and he feels that there will not
De the least drawback anywhere.
The platforms for the dedication
party and the city school children
VINO are to sing, were placed in posi.
zion near the Lee statue yesterday
afternoon, and other local arrange.
ments in that part of the park will be
carried out in ample time.
A bust of Col. J. H. Jones of tbe
0Sth Mississippi, to be a gift of his
family and friends. is assured for the
Nlcksburg National Military Park co
capt Rigby was informed yesterday.
Fifteen dollars was received bv
capt. Rigby TO be applied TO the Ice
monument fund. Ten dollars was re-.
celYed from Capt. Tshelman. of New
orleans, and $500 from Col. H. NJ
Street, of Meridian. Harris Dickson,
contributed $500 to the fund.
Col. Hayes is busy man tbese
days, attending to his duties as mavor
and acting colonel of the Third regi.
ment' Col Hayes expects the Fort
Logan H. Root regulars here tomorrow
morning from Little Rock. They will
be met at the train by a committee Of
local military men and escorted TO the
ball park on South Washington street
Where camp will be pitched during the
stay here.
The Third regiment soldiers are 10
be camped at the Brothers school
grounds, according to the present
plans in view.
From the indications received the
city is to be visited by the largest
crowd in her history Of National Park
events.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-06-10
PASSING Of DOCTOR
EDWARD EVERETT HALE

er been expended, and suggested that
a committee be appointed to go 20
Mobile to see the United States engi-
neer in charge of this work and u
him to begin the survey at once. On
motion Mayor Donald, H. A Camp,
and w. A. Collins were appointed as a
committee. On motion the president
and secretary were added to the CON-
mittee. The best methods of secur-
ing lands for sale was thoroughly dis
cussed and its importance was con-
sidered. On motion of V. NJ. Seaman
a committee was appointed to prepare
some plan and submit the same to
the next regular meeting. The com
mittee is as follows: V. NJ. Seaman.
Geo. Hauenstein, r. L. Bennett, NJ.
Dunn, and w. W. Crawford
Mr.. J. B. Hearn, industrial agent
Of the New Orleans and Northeastern
was present and made some remarks
that were well received.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-06-10
HEART DISEASE AND
Old Age THE CAUSE
His Death Leaves Another Vacancy
in Galaxy of Great New Enganders
of the 18th Century-Was a Great
Preacher, Author and Philosopher.

BOSTON June 10-The Rev. DR..
Edward Everett Hale, chaplain of the
United States senate, died at his home
in Roxbury, Mass, today.
News of the death of DR.. Hale. which
occurred shortly before 9 o'clock this
morning, became generally known in
Boston an hour or so later and caused
profound shock. A week ago he
was present at a celebration in honor
of the ninetieth birthday of Julia Ward
Howe, and appeared in the best of
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-06-10
CROWDED THE PASSENGER DE-
POT WAITING ROOM OF THE
GULF AND SHIP ISLAND.
They Were Members of the Sunday
Schools Of the Three Methodist
Churches Bound For RaWIs
Springs.

The Gulf and Ship Island passenger
waiting room this morning presented
an animated scene. This was the re-
suit Of the general joyfulness of a
party Of Sunday school children rep
resenting the three Methodist Episco-
pal churches Of the city.
All were bound for Fawls Springs
and with the joys of a days outing
ahead Of them they awaited the COM
ing Of the south bound passenger
train with some impatience as they
had been ready hours before in antici-
patton of their trip and picnic at the
Springs. The train rolled in on time,
and all more than gladly got aboard
for the picnic grounds. At the grounds
they will join others who tarveled on
of a different kind.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-06-10

health and spirits. 1t was not known
that he was i'll outside of his family
and neighbors although heart trouble
became apparent several days ago
to his physicians. His great age. 81
years, initiated against him and he
gradually weakened although he was
able to be up and about yesterday. He
suffered a sinking spell last night and
his physician was again summoned.
He notified the family that the end
was not far off and Mrs. Hale, Phillip
L. Hale, his son, Ellen, his daughter,
and the family physician remained
by the bedside until his life passed
away.
Dr. Hale was born in Boston in 1922.
He graduated from Harvard in 1889
and for several years devoted himself
to work on the Boston Advertiser.
After studying for the ministry, he
accepted a charge at Worchester, and
for the remainder of his life devoted
himself to the ministry and writing
He was a prolific writer and contrib
uted regularly to many publications.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-06-10
Chaplain of Senate.

WASHINGTON, June 10.-Dr. Hale
had been chaplain of the United
States senate since 1898. His selec-
ton at that time to fill the vacancy
was generally regarded as a high
tribute to his accomplishments and in
tellectual ability. He was very con-
sistent attendant upon sessions of the
senate and his invocation at the open
ing of each days proceedings was so
marked by eloquence, keen apprecia-
tion of the events of the day and warm
sympathy with the sufferers of hui
manity at large, that few of the SEN
ators failed to be in their seats when
the gavel fell. Ill-health began to
make inroads upon his career several
months ago and he was forced to can
eel his engagement to deliver the in
vocation upon the occasion of the un-
yelling Of the statue to Longfellow In
this city. He left washington sever
al days before that ceremony, never
| to return. "a a.AsI