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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22
Mark Twain.

Few writers have ever SO fully ex-
pressed the spirit of their own people and
have so intimately endeared themselves
to their readers as did Samuel L. Clemens
1t is doubtful whether Mark Twain's"
extraordinary success during his lifetime
in winning the affectionate approval of
the multitude was ever exactly duplicated
In the history Of literature. For not only
did this versatile and prolific producer
become an institution at home but his
hun1or was of such a universal type that
it was appreciated throughout the world.
It has been said that the cosmopolitan
character of the American population was
the basis of Mark Twain's worldwide
popularity. That Is to say, he was appre-
ciated elsewhere because he appealed here
to every class of the people.
The simple truth is that Mark Twain
was a genius whose wit was understand
able by everybody. He wrote no cryptic
grams for posterity to decipher or for the
favored few to read There was no sub
tlety that the average Intelligence could
not grasp. His fun was wholesome and
natural His characters were real and
human. His types, though sometimes
broad, were representative of actual
traits and localities and periods In short,
Mark Twain reflected human nature al
It appears to the average person, and he
was gifted far beyond the great majority
of writer's with a keen. discriminating
sense Of humor. Close alongside his
fun ran a tenderness and q pathetic quail
ity that only accentuated his laughter
causing strain.
What a host Of friends Mark Twain
has created for his readers! The Missis-
sippi pilot, with his determination to push
his boat ahead Of its rival, skilled In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22
Local Collegiate instruction.

The Commissioners have taken sound
and sensible position in reporting ad-
verselv on the Wiley bill to expand the
Mckinley Manual Training High School
into District college, to be utilized as
the instrumentality of expanding in the
District the federal funds for education
in agriculture and the mechanic arts pro-
vided under the Morrill, acts. Indeed, in
the light of the circumstances there was
room for no other course. The board OF
education has wisely declared against the
present expansion of a public manual
training school into a collegiate establish
ment. There is no demonstrated need OF
such a change in the local educational
system. The Commissioners have recently
taken the position that the school admin
istration already costs more than is pro-
portionate in view Of the urgent needs of
the District in other lines. There is now
pending In each house of Congress bill
which for all practical purposes provides
for the extension of the same educational
facilities to the District as would be
granted through such an institution as
that proposed by the Wiley bill. The
Commissioners are warranted In refusing
to grant their approval to the dubious ex-
VcIlHlel VI ciitCiihS III" upon q --~N''
expenditure for higher education within
the public school system.
The Boutell bill as II is reported to the
House from the committee on agriculture
offers a great deal to the District. 1t
insures the immediate enjoyment of al
most gratuitous collegiate instruction.
utilizing an existing plant By the means
proposed in tI.s measure the District
student can obtain for the merely NOM
inal sum of $40 year all the instruc-
tion-and more-that is now offered for
the basic figure of 500. BY utilizing an
already established institution for the
prescribed term of three years as the
agency through which the Morrill, acts
will be applied to the District the local
students are offered educational facili
ties, almost without cost, and without
waiting for the creation of a District
college. giving a chance at the end Of
the time to create such a college as a
feature of the local system of public in
struction, if il should be deemed upon
mature consideration to be essential or
desirable.
The Commissioners report on the Wiley
bill should be regarded as an additional
argument for the prompt passage Of the
Boutell bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22
English at the Sorbonne.

The first cable was wrong. Mr. Roose-
vent will speak in English at the Sor-
bonnie. He pleasantly explains that he
would prefer French, but has regard for
his audience. That is good. He will make
himself well understood in his own
tongue. and that is the point. He can
save his French for private conversation
with those unable to follow him in Eng
lish. He has entered upon a lively chap
ter Of lively journey. and is certain
to capture his hosts. The Parisians will
see in his restlessness and shrugs and
swift movements no bad copy of them
selves,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22
Everybody's Friend.
From the Baltimore Sun.

1t will be many a day before the people
of the United States forget Mark Twain
the man. Since far back in the 7O's he
had been one of our national celebrities,
and perhaps the greatest Of the clan
beaming. expansive and kindly; star at
all great public feasts; the friend Of
Presidents and millionaires, of archbish-
ops and actors welcome every where and
always in good humor: a fellow of inf
mite jest. AS the years passed his pic
turesque figure grew more and more ia
miliar and lovable. Every town Of any
pretensions knew him. He was in cease
less motion, making a speech here. taking
degree there, and always dripping fun.
The news that he was to be present was
enough to make success of anything,
from a bacchanal of trust magnates to a
convocation Of philologists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22
Hughes for the Supreme Court.
From the. Philadelphia Ledger.

There will be very great satisfaction
if it be true. as now reported, that the
President intends to nominate Gov.
Hughes Of New York to the vacant place
in the Supreme Court and that he is like
ly to accept the appointment. There
could be no question of the excellence OF
this choice The doubt has related to
Gov. Hughes withdrawal from active po-
litical life at this very critical time in
the politics of his own great state, with
its important influence in the politics of
the nation. While he has not been q
the service Of the state above party. his
high independence has been gradually
drawing New York republicans to his
leadership. and it seems likely that only
by following his ideals can they avoid
defeat at the next election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22
The Discriminating Auditor.

"Men don't go out between the acts
as much as they used to-" said the
matinee girl.
NO" replied the old playgoer; the
average show nowadays makes it unwise
to do so. The music by the orchestra Is
likely to be the best part of the perform
ance.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22
A Pessimism.

This world is but a whirling thing
That rushes on through space;
1t always travels in a ring
Back to the same old place.
And we who cling as best we may
Unto it's fragile shell
Repeat experience day by day,
With nothing new to tell!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22

0m order TO avoid delays on account
q personal absence letters to TIE
STAR should not be addressed to any
Individual connected with the ONCE. but
simply to THE star. or TO the Editorial
OF Business Department, according 70
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22
A Financier's Observation.

"He spends money like a prince" said
the man who makes trite comparisons
Perhaps" replied Mr.. Dustin Stax.
"Only most members of royal families
I have met in my banking experience are
more anxious to borrow money than to
disburse it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22

ment of fuel. A race of this kind. from
Paris to ST Petersburg, for example.
would indeed be sporting event OF not
only the keenest interest. but CT the ut
most value in demonstrating the practical
qualities of the heavier-than-air machine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22

BY getting Alfred Austin to write
piece of poetry to Roosevelt, England
will be able to give the colonel a dell
cate hint as to the style OF rhetoric
most likely to be acceptable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22

There is no use of asking the D. A. X.
to add to its already multitudinous re-
sponsbilities by appointing a committee
TO ascertain what has become of the
recipe for pies like mother used to make.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22
Lingering Faith.

"That arctic explorer may yet dig up
proofs
Where is he keeping them?'
ooh, somewhere in cold storage"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22

Objections to christening the Florida
with champagne may yet lead to the
substitution Of something appropriate to
the name, like orange juice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22

Fears on the part Of G. Bernard Shaw
that he would be insulted if he came
to this country indicate a rather ex-
aggerated idea on his part Of his prom
inence as dire and desperate person.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22

Mr. Hearst may be tempted to issue
few European editions to correct the I'M
preston abroad that Mr.. Roosevelt Is
still President of the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22

The estate of>the late H. H. Rogers
amounted to much less than was ex-
pected. But a matter of 600 Is
enough to show that ne did not lead a
life of idleness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22

The census man should be welcome In
this city as an interviewer in whom a
statesman may confide with absolutely
no danger OF being misquoted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22
The Busy Season.
m the st. Joseph Gazette.

From the st. Joseph Gazette.
Now that the base ball season has
opened we may find enough to occupy
our attention without the necessity OF
finding fault with our neighbor, who
refuses to- conduct himself according to
our idea as to how he should
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22

Scarcely a day passes without bringing
forward some one who Is anxious to show
Uncle Joe few new specimens Of hand
writing on the wall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22

There seems to be some impression that
the White House ought to keep a bull
dog to chase away every democrat who
dares to show his face.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22

The prospect of a 'Chanticler" drama
Ia this country shuufd arouse great hopes
among the musical comedy players known
as broilers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Mercenary Maude.

ST understand you are engaged" said
Mamie.
Not yet" replied Maude. Il have
several offers. but the engagement rings
have not all been submitted for inspec-
ton"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22

1t does not always follow that party
lines are effaced because somebody kicks
over the traces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22

When a real resignation of Importance
materializes it is usually in the nature Of
a surprise to the magazine prophets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22

Mr. Bryan insists on getting rid OF
number of "reminiscences before tackins
the issues of the day.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1910-10-12

Genevra and Lord Lovel. Guests
converse in pantomime. Songs.
Two guests dare lady to run under
the Mistletoe Bough. Flower
dance and aesthetic posing. Song.
Jester acts. Entrance of bridal
procession. Toasting Song. Songs.
Majestic Polonaise led by the bride.
Genevra grows weary of dance, in
mischief runs off to hide. Con-
fusion. Tableaux.
ACT II.
Scene-An old garret. Enter
Genevra seeking hiding place.
Gets in the wardrobe behind
screens listens spies chest In
ecstasy jumps in-lid falls with the
fatal spring lock.
ACT III.
Scene. May Day Celebration fifty
years afterward, in park near
Genepra's old home. Grecian tab
leaux. Clowns circus. Pierrettes
march. Spanish dances. Swedish
Festival. Songs all rendered in
honor of May Queen. Lord LoveI,
now an old man. YEARLY watches
children play. Mistakes May
Queen for his lost bride. Shows
miniature. Song by Gypsy Queen.
Children resume festivities. Tab
leaux.
ACT w.
Scene. Same old garret as in Act
II. Lady Of Castle tells Maid the
sad story; also directs butler to
clean garret. Keys are found by
child. They fit chest. Lord LoveI.
realizes Genevra's fate. Vision of
bride. Lord Lovel falls dead.
Tableaux.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1910-10-12
Death Of Mi. A. Mikas.

This morning at l O'Clock Mr.. al.
Mikas. one of our best known and
most honorable citizens, died at the
Brookhaven Sanitarium. He was
taken suddenly ill on Saturday
night. his condition demanding an
operation at once for some derange-
ment Of the bowels, He lived un-
til the hour mentioned then passed
away from the scenes SO dear to
him. and from his beloved and de-
voted brother, Mr.. G. MeneIas, to
whom all sympathy goes out in the
loneliness of his deep grief.
The arrangements for the funeral
have not, been completed at this
writing.
A tribute to>Mr. Mikas' memory
will appear in these columns later.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1910-10-12
MONTGOMERY NOTES.

We have had some fine showers
for the last few days. The turnips
will be fine.
We are all just about done pick
ing cotton in this community.
Some Of our. farmers are very busy
gathering Spanish peanuts.
The Montgomery school opened
Monday, October 3. with large
attendance. with Prof. Enoch King,
as principal, Miss Blanche Woodail I,
first assistant; Mrs. jamie King,
second assistant, and Miss Velma
Wood. music and expression teach
er. We feel sure that we have
elected some among the best teach
ers in the county.
Mr.. w. q Moak made d fiyinq
trip to Wesson to purchase a piano
for our school. which was shipped
out at once by Williams Bros.
There was quite crowd out at
church the first Sunday.
Everybody remember that we
still have prayer meeting at Mont
gomery every Thursday night.
Come out and be with US.
Miss Arie Brown delightfully."-
entertained a crowd Of her young
friends with singing Sunday
afternoon. the End. Mr.. Collie
IA
The Semi-weekly leader., 1910-10-12

more than the rest on the recom-
mendation Of the Superintendent
OF Education.
District No. /
Love School, $4.55. Mt. Moriah.
Boone's Creek, Union Hall. Ed
wards, Hickory Grove, $4.45 each /;
Chamberlain, $50.
District No. 2.
Garner School, $50; Holly
Springs. $500.
District No. 3.
Wellman School. $4.15; Har-
mony, Bailey Branch. Topisaw,
Ruth. Moak's Creek, Pine Grove,
Union School. Beeson, Collins,
Brlster, Sweetwater. Oak Ridge,
Pleasant Hill, each $4.05.
District No. A.
Mt. Pleasant, Montgomery, Cum
Grove, King, Arlington, each,
$11.36.
District No. s.,
Grange Hall, Lick Creek, Red
Star. Bryd, New Hope, Gilchrist,
Lloyd Hall, Redd, Beaver Creek,
Friendship, each. SO. SO: Macedonia,
$3.50; Grafton Hall. $25.
. Ordered that the Board do now
adjourn until tomorrow morning at
8 o'clock.
2. P. JONES, Pres.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1910-10-12
Town Marshal Of WessOn Kills Robert
Price.


Wesaon. Miss, Oct. g. Town
Marshal g. I. Wallace at noon to-
day shot and killed Robert Price, il
young farmer. in the street, near
Smiths drug store. Price had
been before the city court on
various charges. and enmity had
existed between the two men.
Wallace declares that he was in
formed that Price stated that he
intended to kill or get event.
with the officer. Upon meeting
Price today the marshal said |:
You can never End a better op.
portunity to execute your threat.
Wallace states that Price made a
demonstration as if to draw pis-
tol, and the officer flashed his
weapon and fired twice. Death
was instantaneous. Wallace inn
mediately telephoned Sheriff Mil
Ter. at Hazlehurst, and later went
there and surrendered. He was
placed in jail to await preliminary
hearing next week. No weapon
was found on the body Of Price.
A flask OF whisky was in pocket.
Wallace has a wife and several chill
dren. Price is survived by his
father, mother, two brothers and a
sister.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1910-10-12
Holly SPRINGS School Opening.

School opened Monday, Oct. Srd,
with prospects Of a bright and pro-
gressiye year, with Prof. L. S.
Montgomery, principal, and Miss
Annie May, assistant.
We had with US in the forenoon
Hon. Dot Nelson, of Brookhaven,
whose speech was one of the rarest
treats our people ever had the
pleasure of hearing. He being an
ex-school teacher. related to us
some of his former experiences as
teacher, which one could Judge
from the excellent attention given
him, was very entertaining as well
as instructive.
An excellent dinner was then
served which every one seemed to
enjoy to the utmost.
And again we assembled IN the
house and were listening to spIen-
did school talks by patrons when
Supt. Bennett and Mrs. Lipscomb
arrived.
Mrs. Lipscomb. Whitworth's
efficient teacher. who is furnished
with rich mental endowments,
first told US many good things on
lines, followed by Supt.
Bennett. who began with his witty
Jokes Of his piney woods rooter''
school days, which we're very anus
ing to the little folks as well as the
grown-ups.
we appreciate very much the
great interest that Isl being exer-
ciseda aby. our jealous patrons toward
the upbuilding fsthe school.
SCHOOL KID.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1910-10-12
DANDRUFF AND ITCHING
SCALP YIELD
TO THIS TREATMENT.

Why experiment trying to drive the
dandruf germ from underneath the
skin with greasy lotions or fancy hair
dressing when Price Drug Company
will guarantee ZEAI0 and ZEMO
SOAP to entirely rid the scalp of the
germ life that causes the trouble.
ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP can be OBJ
tanned IN any city or town in America
and are recognized the best and most
economical treatment for all affections
Of the skin or scalp whether on infant
or grown person. One shampoo with
ZEMO SOAP and application OF ZEMO
will STOP itching and cleanse the scalp
Of dandruff and scurf.
We invite you Cd try ZEMO and
lEMO SOAP and II not entirely sat
istied we will refund your money. g
The Semi-weekly leader., 1910-10-12
BAnALA SCHOOL NOTES.

Mr.. Willie Boyte. Of the Union
community. has entered as a
student Of our school.
Pastor. w. r. Webber, of our
church, has resigned, after being
called here for next year. We
wish for him success, in the fields
of his future labors.
Bill Arp is the name of Law
renee county community which lies
southwest of Monticello some five
miles. We found /. E. Russell,
one of our own teachers, over there
stirring those people up to a great
effort along educational lines.
Prof. Russell has charge Of that
school for the present term. Ike
Russell has his critics, same ais we
do, but, if any one has ever accus-
ed him of not being a teacher, we
have not heard of it. He is in
charge of community which is
waking up to the vastness Of it's
power for good and is determining
to exert that power Worthily.
With the exception of Brunette S
speech, every feature Of the educa-
tional rally there was good chick
en- pie and all. Russell has been
fortunate in the selection Of bis as.
sistants. Miss Mary Hemingway
of Rockport, a charming little
alumnus of Whitworth College, has
charge of the intermediate grades.
Miss Clara SCARBOROUGH has charge
of the primary work. Miss Shar-
brough is native of California.
Her heart is as warm, her DISPOSE
tion as sunshiny as her own native
clIme. Success to Bill Arp and the
three of them. and an especial
blessing upon their heads for their
kind and gentle care Of the Camel
from Lincolnl
On the evening Of last Saturday
Miss Estelle Fur entertained a
party of friends in honor Of three
lady guests from Monticello. The
cold and dreary night without was
in striking contrast to the genial
warmth and cheerfuIness within.
the home where the fair young
hostess dispensed her gentle hospi-
tality. The evening was highly
enjoyed by those present.
BRUNETTE.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1910-10-12
City Officials Make Trip 10 New Or.
leans to Inspect improvements.

Hon. Charles Heuck, mayor.eIect
Of Brookhaven, Miss. accompanied
Dy Aldermen Sam Abrams and
Eugene Bee. are in the city for the
purpose of inspecting some Of the
municipal plants. Brookhaven is
preparing to install some municipal
improvements and the tour of in
spectlon will be made by the visit
ing gentlemen today with a view
toward thoroughly acquainting
themselves with the city's up-to-
date and modern methods. They
are stopping at the Grunewald.
Picayune. 10th.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1910-10-12
THIRD DAY.

Wednesday morning, Oct. 5,
1910, the Board met pursuant to
adjournment; present. same as yes
terday.
PETITION TO CHANGE ROAD.
10 the Hon. Board of Supervisors
of Lincoln county:
We. the following citizens, petit
tion your honorable body to move
Summit road, beginning at point
100 yards from sw corner of sw Or.
of Sc ar S. 36, L. 5. R. 8, Lincoln.
county, and running southwest to-
county line. Said piece of road
to be put up to specifications at no
expense to the county: J.. W..
Greer. D. M. Price, EdW. Smith,
A.fA. Burns, o. w. Price, B. B.
Busby, I. $. McClelIand. A. G. B.
Mccullough, B. F. Coghlan, Fl. /.
Beacham.
Ordered BY the Board that the
above petition be filed by the clerk
for 80 days as required By law.
10 the Hon. Board Of Supervisors
Of Lincoln county.
We the undersigned tax payers
and land owners of Dist. No. 2, Of
said county. hereby petition your
honorable body to pass an order in
accordance with Sec. 2S09. Code Of
The Semi-weekly leader., 1910-10-12
To the Lincoln County Corn Club
Bows.

Premiums will be awarded the
winners in the Corn Club contest on
the second day Of our county fair,
Friday, Oct. 2lst. Have your re-
ports ready on that date. An inn
partial committee will be appoint
ed to decide who the winners are.
Read over the conditions carefully.
as strict compliance with them
will be required. / want you ali
to attend the Fair. with an exhibit
Of your corn, and any other agri-
cultural products you may have.
Yours sincerely.
s. 2. OLIVER.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1910-10-12
Mrs. COtten's Millinery OPENING.

The beautiful display Of a great
variety of millinery at Mrs. j. T.
Cotten's Millinery ParIors last week
was enjoyed by visitors. in spite of
the very lnclement weather. Miss
Norma Evans, who made her debut
as head of this department. was
warmly congratulated upon her
success and by the taste and skill
displayed IN her work. won much
of the confidence of Mrs. Cotten's
many old patrons and won many
new ones.
All grades and styles and prices
can be found at Mrs. Cotten's.