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The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-29

When we have intercollegiate avia-
ton contests the rain of undergrad
yates from the skies is likely to make
football seem a tame and effete diver
sion.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-29

By general consent Professor Wood.
who declares that skunks are good to
eat, will be allowed to have the entire
supply fer his own use.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-29

Aeroplane torpedoes directed by
wireless! If Baron Munchausen had
thought of this. his stories would have
been rejected as too fantastic to be
funny.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-29

With 100000 900 worth of irrigation
bonds on hand there should be no lack
of moisture for the crops Of the west
AMI northwest
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-29

The smallboy fatality Is likely to be
on the increase, now that the aviation
experiment craze has seized upon the
fancy of adventurous youth.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-29

Massachusetts man wishes release
from the bonds Of matrimony because
his wife keeps thirty-one cats. Why
didn't he buy a dog or SO?
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-29
NO BOIL wEEvIL IN GEORGIA.
Shout WeevIl There, But Not Destruct.

Shout WeevlI There, But Not Destruct-
I've to Cotton.
Atlanta, Ga.-There is no such thing
as the boil weevil in Georgia, reports
to the contrary Notwithstanding. This
statement was made by e. L. Wor-
sham, state entomologist, following the
receipt of alleged specimens Of the
weevil from Wilkes county. On ex-
animation Mr.. Worsham found that
the specimen was of the snout weevil
species, a lea relative Of the boil
weevil, but not destructive to cotton.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-29

An OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES race
is a novelty today, but what would 1t
have been ten or fifteen years ago2
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-29

A New York doctor who has tasted
81 days lost 35 pounds. But it should
be noted that he had them to lose.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-29

Once in awhile an automobile driver
runs down a pedestrian, and once IN
awhile a motor cyclist doesn't
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-29

We hate tt hear aviators spoken Of
as being on the third leg" of their
course. Legs are not used by the
bird men
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-29

Now some scientist suggests the
vaccination of foodstuffs. We don't
believe 1t will take.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-29

If aeroplanes are used for carrying
the mails, will the franks of the con-
gressmep entitle them to free rides?
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-29

Patience is essential t o fishing"
says the Detroit News. So is good
bait.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-29

An Illinois professor says skunks
are edible. So are onions.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-29

They're polishing the sands Of the
eeashore.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-29

An aeroplane does not seem to be
mightier than it's motor.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-29

Hotter even than March!
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

the approval of the Commercial
Club. In this way thousands of dol
lars will be saved to our people
yearly, grafters will give Decorah a
wide berth, and our charity will be
directed along right lines. 1t is
hoped that every citizen will assist
in making this movement effective.
turn down every request not accom-
panied by a card send them to this
committee for approval.
Some of the citizens of the fifth
ward then spoke with reference to
the dangerous condition of the
walks between the Baptist church
and the c. w. Burdick property.
Certain existing conditions and re-
strictions of law seem to place the
city council in such a position that
it is impossible for them to take any
action, and yet they recognize the
necessity of doing something to pre-
vent accident and give the people
the needed walks. After extended
discussion a resolution was passed,
urging the council to expedite the
construction of the walks as speed
lily as possible.
These, with minor matters, con-
stituted the business of the meeting.
1t was shown that Commercial
Club is an important factor in the
progress of a city. Every business
man and every person interested in
the welfare OF Decorah should join
the Club, and do something for De-
corah.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31
100000 PEOPLE.
Is Estimate of Census Director Du-
rand on Population of United
States.
LARGE GAINS IN THE CITIES
Net Gain From Immigration i'm the
Past Decade Has Been Six Mil
liOns-Many Returned to
Native Lands.

Director .Durand of the census
bureau estimates the population of
the United States at about 90,000,-
O00. This estimate is based on the
returns so far tabulated and does not
include the Philippines. With the
latter included the figures, he says,
will be close to the 100,000,000
mark. The tabulation is expected to
be finished by Nov Is.
1T is only a rough guess" said
Director Durand, but l believe the
returns will show there is a popula.
tion of 9O,000,OO0 in the country,
not counting the Philippines. 1t
may run up to 91,OOO,0OO, but I
doubt it. If the population of the
Philippines be included the figures
will be close to the 100,0O0,000
mark.
expect the tabulation to be
completed by Nov. / 3 and immedi-
ately afterward we will be able to
announce the population of the
country.
The net gain from immigration
during the last ten years has not
been so large as would be supposed.
For example immigration from 1901
to 1907 into the United States was
only 6,219,00O in round numbers.
OF this number 1,927,000 returned
to the countries from which they
came, leaving a total increase in
population from immigration during
those years of only 4,292,00O.
The figures for the three years
from 1907 to 1910, show 2,576,000
immigrants came into the United
States, and 79O,S75 of them re-
turned. A larger proportionate in
crease in total population from i'm
migration occurred in the last
three years than in the previous
seven years.
Taking the ten years net increase,
it will be seen that approximately
to the population of the country by
immigration since the last census.
Possibly 100000 of these have died
in this time.
We have been surprised at the
population of cities of 100000 and
more. since the figures of many of
these have been announced. The
percentage of increase since the last
census of these cities is more than
20 per cent.
Whether or not the country dis
tricts will show such percentage
we do not know yet. Some believe
the rapid rate of increase of the
large cities is caused by population
drawn from the country districts
and when the compilation of these
districts is completed they may show
a much smaller increase than the
cities for this reason"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

The trip of Theodore Roosevelt
across Iowa last Friday was con-
tinuous ovation from river to river.
AS the train pulling his car passed
through the cities, towns and villa
ges, brass bands, flower brigades, the
yelling of the inhabitants, and the
broad smiles of the good Iowa corn
beamed forth a welcome real and
earnest. At Marshalltown they howl
ed him out of bed, and he came on
to the platform and spoke to the
people in his pajamas. At Boone
5000 people listened to him for fif-
teen minutes, and at Ames as many
more heard him speak briefly. There
was no uncertain welcome for
Roosevelt in Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31
The Presidential Direct Primary.

Senator Cummins announces the
starting of campaign in behalf of
a national direct primary law for the
nomination of presidential and vice
presidential candidates. He argues
that such national primaries consti-
tute the natural and logical extern
sion of statewide and senatorial pri-
maries.
Perhaps, perhaps. But will not
the militant leaders of the insurg-
ents give us rest, breathing
spell, a chance to assimilate and di-
gest radical reforms just establish
ed? In politics we do not act at the
dictates of logic" We do the
things for which opinion is ripe,
which necessity calls for. State pri-
mary laws are still ION trial." and
in very important states they are
still bitterly opposed or fought over.
Really, the Cummins proposal is
too sudden" and premature.
Equitable representation of voters
in national conventions is a thing to
be dealt with on its own merits. II
is ineXpedient to mix larger political
and constitutional questions with it.
Record-Herald.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

of the state begins and where the
federal power leaves off, The vic
tory came in Polk county in a de-
cision handed down by Judge Hugh
Brennan. The action was institut-
ed against the Milwaukee railroad
company to compel that company to
receive cars of coal for shipment in
Iowa at Davenport without reloading
the freight into one of their own
cars. The railroad commissioners
issued an order directing the COM
pany to accept such cars for trans
portation within Iowa The COM
pany refused to obey ai.p the COM
missiOners commenced suit in dis
trict court to enforce the order. The
railway company in cross petition
asked that the commissioners be en-
Joined from enforcing the order.
Judge Brennan overrules the appli-
cation and holds the commissioners
have right to compel the company
to comply with the order in question.
The railway company claims the
state is without jurisdiction and
will carry the matter to the Supreme
Court of Iowa.
Des MOines has the lid on This
fact is discovered after a long hear
ing by the city council on charges
brought before it by w. c. Barber of
the Anti-Saloon League that the
Chief of Police Mr.. Yeager was not
enforcing the law. Mr.. Yeager re-
signed pending the hearing. Now at
the conclusion of the evidence he has
been reinstated by the council. The
evidence failed to show any fragrant
immoral conditions in Des Moines
and it is generally conceded the city
is now cleaner than it has been for
many years. The reinstatement of
the chief is vindication of Council
man Zell G. Roe, head of the de-
partment of public safety. 1t was
admitted by prosecutors of Yeager
on the stand that they purposed
to try to recall Roe if they made out
case, so he was virtually on trial.
Having failed to establish anything
against Roe the agitators have made
him more popular than ever before
and ne is even now being discussed
as mayorality possibility two years
hence.
Des Moines, is crowded this week
with visitors from all parts of the
state. 1t is great gathering, one
that well indicates the prosperity of
Iowa. Many Iowa farmers are here
in automobiles, the first time in the
history of state fair. All wear an
air of prosperity and the stock and
other exhibits at the state fair show
that Iowa is we'll to do. 1t is one
of the most satisfactory topics of
discussion here this week.
1t is reported that State Superin
tendent of Public Instruction John
F. Riggs will go into the publishing
business when he retires from his
present public office in January Mr..
Riggs has copyrighted series of
account books suitable for school
boards and township trustees and it
will be these he will be interested
actively in having sold throughout
the state.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

$4,000 cholera cases in Russia in
a week. If they are all peasants,
the government will sleep on, but
if noble or two gets it, we'll see
the government get busy on SANTA
tion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

Editor ID. G.. Griffith of the Ell
kader Register and Argus, passed to
his reward Saturday, and was laid
to rest yesterday. He was one of
the pioneer newspaper men of
northeast Iowa. true friend, a good
citizen and an able editor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

We believe that the Democratic
party has a record of about 121
elections won in August since 1889.
but somehow the voters often fail
ed to ratify it when they had their
little meeting in November.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

j. p. Morgan's daughter may
marry the Bourbon claimant to the
throne of Spain, although the old
mans money would probably buy
still better fitting crown.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

Kaiser William, it is said, will get
the next Nobel peace prize, although
his affection for his warship toys is
costing the world several hundreds
of millions year extra for arma-
ments.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

No tariff changes until 1912, says
Mr.. Taft's commission, so that farm
ers who are fearful about fattening
a pig or two for winter need not
worry about business crisis.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

Senator Gore says he commands
$3.50 a day on the chautauqua
platform. He is getting up among
high salaried people like plumbers
and hired girls.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

President Taft has just toasted
King Alfonso of Spain, which is
much pleasanter than the kind of
toasting we had to give them at San
Juan Hill.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

Three thousand dollars per year
is what Des Moines celery grower
makes off from a four acre patch
That's only one of thousand things
Iowa soil will do.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

The present state of harmony in
the Republican band seems to be
promoted by the desire of each of
the musicians to have an exclusive
keynote Of his own choice
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

Considering the Parker-Browne
report on DR.. Cook and Mt. McKin-
ley, it's strange that some of the
New York papers don't get the doc
tor to cover the Taft-Roosevelt
situation.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

President Taft as usual comes on
with horse-sense square deal prop
osition on the tariff, for Arm main
tenance of protection without exor-
bitant profits to any manufacturer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

Maude Adams is coming home
with her Chantecler costumes, and
there promises to be considerable
fuss and feathers about this show.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

With the present state of the
temperature about Beverly and
Oyster Bay, the automatic sprink-
lers are likely to start most any
time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

Mayor Gaynor is out of danger
from the assassin's bullet, but the
chances Of being hit by political
lightning are considerably increas-
ed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

The big hats will be bigger and
the small hats smaller, say the mil
liners. Is there no golden mean be-
tween a thimble and an umbrella?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

AS We gaze at the murky clouds
over Beverly and Oyster Bay, we
are wondering which is the storm
center and which the flare back.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

The trouble in the Republican
party seems to be that with two
men out and three on bases, there
is room for but one captain.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

The new Lincoln cents have dis
appeared, it is said. Therein they
are like all kinds of coins previous
ly put in circulation.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

California proposes to pay $1,500,-
900 more than New Orleans for the
privilege of getting permanent
debt out of the Panama exposition.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

1t Is agreed that Sunny Jim
Sherman was not in the Indian land
deal. For once it's the lower downs
instead Of the higher ups. ~,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

Korea is wiped off the map, which
makes geography one point less COM
plicated for the small folks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-31

New York talks of restoring the
statue of King George. He looks
good after Tammany.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-06
] apanese Lovers
Wed After Death
Parents Consent to Marriage After
Boy and Girl Are Found
Drowned.

TOKYO. Nov. Especial to The BeeJ-
The marriage Is reported Of two dead
lovers from the village of Shizuoka. A
young couple fell In love and sought their
parents sanction to their union. For some
reason this was withheld in the case of the
girl and the broken-hearted couple re-
solved to commit shinju rather than be
separated.
The two embarked on a fishing boat and
when some distance from the shore bound
themselves together with cloth brought
with them for the purpose and threw
themselves into the sea. The following
morning the couple were missed from their
homes and the matter was communicated
to the police
Later on the bodies Of the young couple
were washed ashore and, after the official
examination, delivered to the parents On
learning Of the tragedy the mayor OF the
village was much affected, and, calling
upon the bereaved parents. proposed that
the wedding ceremony be performed over
the dead bodies, so that the deceased
might be united IN the other world The
parents agreed and the ceremony was car
red out in due form, even to the exchange
OF presents between tie two families.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-06
Soldiers Of Fortune
Flock to Portugal
Chance for Fighting and Plumber is
Much Smaller Than They
Hoped For

GIBRALTAR, Nov. ESPECIAL TO The
Bee From all parts OF the compass the
Vultures" have been swoopng down on
Portugal, These are modern soldiers Of
fortune who are willing to sell their swords
in any cause, however desperate, so long
as there is fighting or plumber to be got.
Several OF them have been in Gibraltar en-
deavoring to press their services upon King
to Lisbon. Some had only to cross
the strait from Morocco, where for the
last few years they had found a congenial
field for their activities.
The rapid and complete success Of the
revolution has dashed their hopes, but the
more resolute OF them will hang around in
the hope Of something turning up. II is
astonishing how many OF these adventures
there are aud how romantic have been
their careers Sir Kaid Maclean the head
OF the late sultan's army in Morocco is an
example of a British officer who found
fame and fortune I'm exile There are many
who find neither, and whose deeds would
not bear investigation. There are tive
types Of these free-lances, the one being
attracted By sheer love OF fighting, the
other being out for loot. Many a British
officer who has found IL eNpedient to dis,
appear has turned his military experience
20 account in some South American rcvo-
luton, In the Spanish wars in Cuba, ant
in the Turkish war with Greece. on tn,
other hand, sometimes an ambitious officer
anxious TO gain practical experience. ha,
surrendered his commission in order [,
volunteer in some OF these little wars
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-06
ReStlcSSneSS on
Indian Frontier
Border Tribes in British India Are
Holding Potential Con-
VentiOns.

CALCUTTA. Nov. Especial 10 The
Bee)-Regarding the situation on the In
dian northwest frontier, much uneasiness
Is felt. No fresh acts OF hostility on the
part OF the tribes have been reported. But
the latest Information is that the frontiers
men are holding "jirgahs," or conventions,
to discuss the serious losses they have sus-
tained owing to the stoppaga or partial
stoppage OF the traffic in firearms.
IL Is believed that they will demand
compensation, and II disappointed will re-
sort to hOsuliues. A dlsouieung factor H.
the fact that the Arid arms traders when
lately in Kabu are believed 20 have re-
ceived encouragement from the Afghana,
who advised them TO demand compensation
or 10 threaten war.
The enormous importation OF arms and
ammunition, In spite OF the utmost vigi-
lance, has completely altered the situa-
ton on the frontier. Successful efforts 90
stop the traffic have had the result that
the Adam khels have lost about $3.50. 000.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-06
BROKE ARMS TO WIN A BET
Two Gay YOunE Floods of Bombay
Indulge IN FOOlhRrdy
WAGER.

BOMBAY. Nov. 5-(special to The Bee)
Chapters have been written upon strange
bets, and some foolhardy things done as
the result Of them. AT a little khana on
the balcony OF Green's restaurant in Bonn
bay few nights ago a young sub-editor
OF the Times Of India named Byrt bet an
acquaintance named Knox, the son Of
sir George Knox, the chief justice OF the Al
lahabad high court, 100 rupees that he dare
not jump over the balcony on the nearest
tree and slide TO the ground. Knox at once
won his beta mad attempt seeing that
the trees In the compound are only Of the
soft Papa variety. AS a result Knox 5
arms were broken and the patient IS stll
in danger Of completely losing the use Of
his right arm
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-06
Absinthe Barred
from Switzerland
Law Passed to Prohibit Sale as Well
as Its Importation and
Manufacture.

GENEVA, Nov. Especial to Tns Bee.)
The suppression of the traffic In abslnthe
in Switzerland has begun. The law pro-
hibiting fits manufacture, sale and impor-
tation. which had been passed by both the
federal chambers after the demand has ex-
PRED has become operative.
T. prohibits not only absinthe-whlch is
comprehensively defined-but all liquor re-
sembliug II in certain characteristic and
containing certain proportions Of special
essential oils. The law Is 10 be carried out
by the cantOnal authorize, who will re-
port annually to the federal government,
and so Switzerland Is freed from the hale
ful effects Of the most pemiclous Of alec,
holo liquors
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-06
SLAVERY TO BE ABOLISHED
IN PORTUGUESE COLONIES
InIauitIes Of slave Traffic 40 he
Wiped out by the New
Government.

LISBON, Nov. J.-(Speclal TO The Bee)-
one OF the most welcome results OF the
new regime I'm Portugal is the prospect Of
speedy abolition OF slavery and other In
famous abuses in the Portuguese colonies.
The iniquity OF the slave traffic ga the
cocoa islands of san Thome and Principe
has long been an International scandal.
The late Portuguese government refused
to take any action IN the matter. and the
leading British chocolate manufacturers
Instituted a boycott OF cocoa from these
Islands
The republican government has resolved
10 establish absolute Justice and freedom
10 natives
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-06
ELEPHANT SAVES MANY LIVES
swan Out 90 browning People with
Ropes Hanging from
TrhpDinEss

CALCUTTA, Nov, 5.-(spscial 20 The
Bee.)--During the sudden rise OF the river
Gauges near SoroH recently. while thOus-
aEds Of pilgrims were bathing in the river.
an elephant which belonged 10 a certain
Jung Bahadur saved, Il Is said. a least a
thousand lives with ropes attached TO its
traDplngs. 1t repeatedly swan out 20 the
distressed pilgrims, who chung to the ropes
and thus landed safely. Two hundred Of
the pilgrims we're drowned
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-06
PROHIBS BUSY IN ANTlPODEs
Government OF New Zealand VIII
submit n Drastic BIN ON
License Question.

AUCKLAND, n. T.. Nov. 5.-(specisl to
The Bee The government has introduced
a licensing bill including a proposal for
national prohibition. IL IS per cent OF the
voters are In favor OF H. The bin provides
that II national prohibition is enforced. in
toxicating liquors shall not be manufac-
ured IN, imported into. or sold In New
Zealand.