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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-08-13
BIG MONEY IN THE
OKLAHOMA GRAFT CASE
Continued from Page One.)

What happened in another private
room in Washington where, it was al
legged, Hamon made more overtures, -
was told by Congressman c. E. Creager
Of the third Oklahoma district. Com
gresham Creager supplemented the tes-
timony of Senator Gore. He said that
last June 16 he had been invited by
Hamon to meet him in a private room
a the Occidental Hotel in Washington
Having gone there, Creager testified
he was informed he could have Sub
stantial interest in the land deal if he
would withdraw his opposition to the
approval of the McMurrav contracts bv
congress.
Asked the question: FWere any fig.
ures mentioned as to how much you
were to receive?' Creaeer replied:
81 No, | did not let it go so far as that.
| made it plain I was not open to
being influenced in that wav. had
already gone on record as being firmly
opposed to the granting of sSch an
enormous fee to ATTORNEYS -
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-08-13

! form of check or marked money, but
! that cit would be all clean, hard
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-22
MAGNOLIA Gazette Items.

Rev. j. RI. Lane performed two
marriage ceremonies last week.
Thursday evening in his home in
South McComb be married Miss B.
Z. French and Mr.. +. E. Boyd, and
the same day he officiated at the
marriage Of Miss Jennie McCoffey
and Mr.. G. G. King. at the resi-
dence Of the brides sister. Mrs.
Calender.
Prof j. ]. Lee. Of Walker S
Bridge. has been appointed Govern
ment Demonstration Agent for this
county Mr.. Lee is not only man
of extensive agricultural expert
ence, but of more than average in
telligence and education. and it is
confidently expected that his work
along this line will be of great
value to the farmers Of the county.
Another recalcitrant legislator
from this section, who is failing to
respond to the will Of his consti-
tuents in the senatorial caucus is
being made the subject Of special
attention. At a mass meeting held
in the court house at Columbia
last Saturday evening. Representa-
Itiyes Yates was urgently requested
to vote for Governor Vardaman.
Whether Mr.. Yates is against Var
daman, cannot Of course be def
niteIy stated as the ballot Is taken
| III secret. but it is generally under
stood il jackson that be is voting
with the opposition.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-22
A Long Wait for Government Building.

We regret to say it will be quite
long wait yet before Brookhaven
sees work begun on her Government
Postoffice Building. for which
Congress appropriated $65, 900 in
1908.
On Thursday The Leader was
shown by Mr.. w. D. Davis, of the
Brookhaven Bank and Trust Co.. a
letter to him from Congressman w.
A. Dickson, inclosing a letter to
Mr.. Dickson from the supervising
architect of the Treasury Depart
ment, in reply to inquiries by Mr..
Dickson as to when bids would be
invited and work started on the
Brookhaven building. This letter
of the supervising architect in sub
stance states that owing to INSULT
cient room in the draftsmen's de-
partment and the very large amount
Of plans they have been called upon
to prepare by reason Of new build
ings and additions provided for by
the Goth Congress, there has been
unavoidable delay in getting to
work on the Brookhaven plans and
they will not likely be in shape to
advertise for bids until about the
first of next July.
This is quite Disappointing, as it
was generally believed work on the
new postoffice building here would
certainly begin during the coming
spring.
Mr. Dickson promises to make
another effort, in conjunction with
Senator Money, to hurry the De-
partment up.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-22
corner q crevice that Is convenient

corner or crevice that is convenient
to hand.
Each candidate not only has his
own caucus, but each caucus has
its appointed leaders to represent
the interests of its candidate on the
floor when the general caucus. em-
bracing all the members of the Leg
islature, meets. Finally. this arti-
Gle would be incomplete If it failed
to state that what is known as the
opposition to Vardaman. which en-
braces all of the other candidates
and all of their followers which
they can absolutely control, are
united under general leadership
or steering committee which directs
the movements of this opposition
on the floor of the general body.
The inability of this steering COM
mittee. or wheel within a wheel Of
the opposition, to unite against
Vardaman in favor of some
one man the strength of the six
candidates represented in the anti
Vardaman combination, is the thing
which has prevented the nomina-
tion of an anti Vardaman candidate
up to this time and prolonged the
caucus sessions at the cost of from
81 200 to $500 a day to the tax
payers of Mississippi.
1t was due to the manipula tion
of the few men who lay the under.
ground pipe, pull the wires and
direct the movements of the whole
anti Vardaman combine that, by a
close vote. the general caucus was
tricked into voting for resolution
not to elect a senator on last Tues
day, the date the constitution pro.
vided, and turned that election into
a farce by scattering the votes of the
legislators promiscuously for men
never thought of as candidates.
On their ability to ultimately bring
to the support of one man practic-
ally all of the votes now being dis
tributed among all of the opposi-
tion candidates, hangs their only
chance to defeat the White
Chieftain."
AS indicated above, this sena-
torial caucus is the only thing of
its kind witnessed by Mississippi
Democrats in over fifteen years and
combines all of the worst features.
trades, tricks, and combines ef the
old political convention with the
secret ballot added, and it is to be
devoutly hoped that this generation
will never look upon its like again.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-22
DEATH OF GEN. ROBT. LOWRY.
Patriot, Soldier and Statesman Passes
Away at His Home in Jackson.

jackson, Miss. Jan. 19.-Gen.
Robert Lowry, lawyer, statesman
and soldier, who was for eight
years Governor of the State of
Mississippi. Brigadier General in
the Confederate army, an active
participant and leader in the recon-
struction movement for the estab-
lishment of white supremacy, and
the srst Governor under the new
regime, established by the DEM
ocracy, after the overthrow of the
carpet-baggers and expulsion of
the Federal militia from the State,
died here tonight at $50 o'clock.
Gen. Lowry had been in failing
health for the past two years, and
while his death was not unexpect-
ed, it came at an unexpected mo-
ment. The veteran passed peace
fully away at the home of his
granddaughter, Mrs. W. M. Buie,
in North State street. He had
been growing weaker for several
days and this afternoon began to
sink, and in spite of all that could
be done his spirit passed to the
great beyond.
T Since his retirement from the
Governor's Office in January. 1890.
Gen. Lowry has made his home ia
Jackson, where he purchased a res.
idence and engaged in the practice
of law. Shortly after his retire
ment from office, he compiled a
history of Mississippi in collabora-
tion with the late Col. James Nc
Cardle. and also school history of
the State, both of which have been
recognized as authorities on Missis.
isppi history.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-22
The Primary Principle Should Now
Prevail.

The principle, the policy, and the
law of Mississippi is that all off
cials, including U. S. Senators,
shall be selected by the people in
primary elections. Of course, the
Legislature3 elects the U. S Sena :
tors, but in so doing merely ratifies
the choice Of the people as express
ed at the polls. In the present
Senatorial emergency, the Legisla-
ture can elect man to fill the
vacancy in the u. S. Senate, but SO
far it has failed to do so, and it
seems to be the policy of the six
Combination candidates, and
Messrs. Wash Gibbs ct al to pre-
vent or delay the election of SEN
ator by the present session of the
Legislature.
State Senator Mcmillan, zeal
Gus and able supporter of ex-Gov-
ernor Vardaman. favors the plan Of
holding special primary election
for U. S. Senator, and then have
the Legislature convened in extra.
ordinary session to ratify the choice
of the people.
Inasmuch as the combination"
candidates seem to be working
zealously to prevent an election by
the present session, we think Sena-
tor McMillan's plan for settling
the deadlock should be considered
and adopted. Then all the am.
bitious combination and dark
horse candidates can 90 before the
people and present their claims
vardaman is willing to submit hi'
claims to the people, who, after all
are entitled. under the primar.
lprinciple. to select the Senator.
Now, let eli the candidates wht
are in favor of an open, mani.
combat submit their candidacy t,
the people Of Mississippi. W,
predict thai not one Of the com
Ibination" will be candidate be
fore the people if special primar.
election is held.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-22
Congressional Aspirants Galore.

Hon. H K. Mahon, Of Holly
Springs, who made the race for
Congress two years ago. gave out
an interview few days ago in
which he said he would make the
race again this year. 1t is also
understood that Hon. w. ] East,
of Tate County, will again make
the race. Car didates already un-
derstood to be in the race for this
great and important position are
Congressman Thos. Spight, Judge
w. a. Roane, District Attorney
Hubert Stevens, State Senator Fl.
K. Mahon. State Senator w. J.
East and Representative G. T..
Jones. It is possible that there
may be Others to announce who
have not yet been placed in the
running Ripley Sentinel.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-22
THE SENATORIAL BALLOTING.
No Material Change ID The Votes eau.
Gus Adjourned Thursday Until
MOnday.

The Senatorial caucus at jackson
cast two ballots Wednesday after
noon and adjourned until 3 p, m.
Thursday. When It met at that
time, out of respect to the memory
of Gen Robt. Lowry. further
adjournment was taken, without a
ballot, until next Monday at 7:S0
p. m.
The two last ballots taken on
Wednesday, stood as follows:
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-22

views and judgment may happen to
run counter to what his people
desire. He is arrogating to him
self altogether too much authority.
wisdom and patriotism.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-22

Upon reading the interview Of
Hon. John Sharp Williams the
other day, Sam Hall, prominent
citizen Of Laurel, sent him this
message BY wire I suggest that
you resign and run the race over
with the ex-governor and the peo
pie Of Mississippi will show you
something
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-22

Joseph W. Folk. former governor
of Missouri, thinks that the great
est impediment to good government
in this country is the utter indiffer-
ence to public affairs of the right
eous man. This may be SO and if
it is true it is because the righteous
man fails in bis conception Of bis
duty to his country Beaumont
Enterprise.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-22

Mrs. George McClandon' S usually
splendid health temporarily sue.
cumbed Tor a few days; but she is
now eonYalescen
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-22

Mr. Thad Hampton. Of Magnolia.
has handsomely contributed toward
The furnishing Of bathroom Tor
the District Parsonage Other inn
i9rovements will Be made at the
home the Stewards at their last
meeting appropriating sum to
this end
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-22

ool9h ! sale Jan. g
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-08
Welded AT HOME.
Miss Hazel Arnold Was Married at
Chapman Thursday.

Chapman, Sept. S.-Miss Hazel Ar
mold of Chapman and DR.. w. A.
Smiley Of junction City were married
Thursday evening at the home OF
the brides parents, Mr.. and MIS-
Ed. Arnold, Rev. Miss Switzer
ciating. Owing to the recent death
of Miss Armold's grandmother, the
wedding was a very quiet home az
fair, and only relatives and intimate
friends were present.
House decorations were in yellow
and white. Immediately following the
ceremony a delicious three-course
dinner was served. DR.. and MRS
Smiley were the recipients Of many
costly and beautiful gifts.
They went at once to junction
City to make their home. The brid'
| is one Of D!ckinson's most charming
girls. She is a graduate Of D. c
H. s. and Of washburn and has thu
best wishes Of a host Of friends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-08
SPEAKING OF BLUNDERs,
Salinas Assessor Seems to Take the
~ PersimmOns.

sallna, Sept. 1.-The biggest er-
ror ever known to have been made
in the assessing of property In sa-
1ene county, was made this year by
Assessor s. e. Hoover, when he en-
tered the valuation of the Cravens'
mortgage company as $6SS,772 in
stead Of $6,SS772.
All the county state and city levles
have been based on a valuation OF
$632,000 too high.
It Is now too late to correct the
startling blunder.
The effect will be to run the county
short Of monty, run the city short
of money, run the school board sholt
OF money, and put them all to the ex-
pense OF borrawing.
The city alone will havt 70 borrow
$4,000 to tide 1t over the shortage
The county will also have TO borrow
a large sum.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-08

Automobile Dealers Do Make Money
In Muddy Weather, Sometimes.


The general opinion Of the public
Is that khe automobile dealer sits
in his office during rainy weather
and does nothing but cuss the muddy
roads. Well the public Is right In
its assertion but =. b. coulson ia
anything but knocking on the wealth
or. He received a $1,000 check from
Sol Hassler, a farmer, who lives seven
miles eaa. OF Enterprise for the ser
ond and last payment on a "l9'
Buick touring car.
Come, let's have a smoke" SAID
q. d. Coulson to crowd of friends
that was in his office at the time
he received the check. "This isn't
such q bad rainy day after all Is IT,
His friends unanimously agreed with
him and in a short time they were
seen coming out Of a nearby store
with 10 cent cigars stuck In theiE
mouths in Joe Cannon style.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-08
WILL BURY AT CHAPMAN.
Elmo warnOck Drowned Near Milford
Monday.

Chapman, Sept. Elmo Warnock
Of Milford, son of Mr.. and Mrs w
A. Warnock, was drowned MNnday
evening while wading In the Repub-
llcan river at that place near the
bridge.
The little boy, with several COM
uanions, went down late in the al
ternoon and started to wade about
the sandbars. The Warnock boy step
ned off In q hole. He called for heir
but his companions could not save
him. The body was found yester'
day afternoon. One Of the searchers
H. Heintb, found the body about
mile and half below where tine
boy was drowned.
The funeral was held from the
home in Milford, after which the
funeral party went to Chapman
where burial took place.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-08
AUGUST WAS RAINY MONTH.
September to be- Its Double-De
Ready for killing Frosts.

August was rainy month. the
total precipitation being 7.S6 inches,
but September is to have much more
rainfall. Only nine days were clear
during August, IL were partly cloudy
and seven were cloudy.
September will bring plenty OF
rain. First to End, cloudy and cool
er. On the Srd a cyclone will form
over the Gulf Of Mexico and move
northward, up the Atlantic coast,
causing heavy rains over the eastern
part Of the country. Danger of floods.
Fourth to 9Th, heavy rains; 9Th to 7th
cool wave; 9Th to 9th, pleasant. On
the 10th a storm will form over the
lower Mississippi valley and move
northeastward, causing heavy rains
over q large portion Of the country,
Eleventh to 18th, heavy rains; 1Sth
to 14th, cold wave. Danger Of frost.
Fifteenth TO 18th, pleasant. On the
18th a storm will form over the Mis-
souri, valley and move eastward; 18th
to 10th, heavy rains; goth to Est
cold wave; 22nd to 2Srd. pleasant. On
the 24hh a storm will form over the
Ohio valley; 25th to 26th, heavy
rains, 9th, to 2Sth, killing frostsi
29th to S0th, cool and pleasant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-08
unmn Ernm AnnaIsoIIs.

Chapman Advertiser: Vincent En-
win, student in the Naval Academy
at Annapolis is home for two
weeks vaaction. His class had Just
returned from a three months cruise
when he started for home. They
visited points in England and France
and enjoyed their trip very much
Vincent will complete his time a.
Annapolis in one more year. His va
cation is cut short being a member
Of the Navy football team he only
has six weeks until he has to report
for practice.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-08
Dop,t Break Down.

severe strains on the vital organs,
Ike strains on machinery, cause
hreak-downs. You can't over-tax stoni-
sch. liver. kidneys, bowels or nerves
without serious danger 70 yourSsn'
II YOU are weak or rundown, OF . uh-
deT grain Of any kind, take Electric
pltters the matchless, tonic meal.
cine Mrs. ]. e. an de sande' OF
Kirkland. ILL.,, writes. THAT ! cid
not break down, while enduring 2
mos, mo- severe strain, for three months
IL due wholly 20 Electric Bi'ters
Tse them and enjoy health ano
strsnSth. satisfaction positively guar
snteed soc at J. NJ. Glelssners'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-08
LARGE QUANTITY OF CHIORO-
FORM FOUND BY CHEMIST
Futher Report in Benignus Strength
ems Suicide Theory.

III BETA boulBnus udu III NO. esO
ach nearly two tablespoonsful 'of
chloroform could her death resulted
from any other cause than suicidey
The officers think not; the family
believes she was murdered. Profess
sor F. w. Bushong Of the state uni
vers.ty made a second report today
in which he said:
81 have to report that on opening
the stomach of Bertha Benignus
found it to contain liquid which
was poured off carefully from the
undigested stomach contents, appar-
emily we'll maseicated meat and po-
tatoes. This liquid was only slightly
brownlsh and was transparent enough
that writing could be read through
1t. Its specific gravity is l.42S5 at
"a degrees G, which shows 1t to De
very nearly pure chloroform. 1t is
probable that It has dissolved enough
Fat from the food to explain this
specific gravity. The quantity was
Is cubic centimeters which from the
specific gravity would weigh 81 Id
grams"
Since the adjournment Of the coro-
ner,s Jury a week ago the officers
Ihaye been quietly piecing together
| facts until they have worked out
many details that were overlooked
earlier in the investigation. One OF
these is that during the evening be-
fore her death Beta went up ana
down the stairs several times ana
was two hours bidding the members
of the family good night, an unusual
proceeding. When she finally retired
she shut the door to her room which
had not been customary.
It has also been found that In the
room of her sister across the nan
was the next morning a three ounce
bottle of chloroform which had US
ually been kept downstairs. HOW
Il got there the sister does not Know.
u was taken away early that morning
nv some of the workers around tne
house and returned to its Ole posi-
ton.
The red handkerchief which was
usad to tie her hair and her Wrist
has not been identified but its per-
fume Is found to be identical with
thot IN a hottie in her dresser. All
these things point to her taking her
own life and writing the note 70
Ithrow off suspicion from herself YET
there has been found no motive BACK
of II and the fact that she asked q
girl friend to remain with her tha'
night indicates that 1t was sucden
impulse II 1t so transpired.
} Marshal Engle who frequently was
: called to guard her on her way nome
/. when she was kept late at the teie'
3 nbone office or came in on late tra'r
said today: 1.-THE last time ven
with her home she spoke Of the stor'
,es Of a man watching her house anH
: made light Of It. She seemed .
think It amounted to little"
g If it we're suicide y was the mos
}, cleyerly arranged plan this sector
: Of the state ever cav for It Is ye
a puzzle to those who have worke'
on it for three weeks. The outsio'
detective gave It up early and wen
home. The family insists that
covld not have been suicide as DOE
the fIance, Earl Livingston. No CLAIM
:. for the 5000 reward has been mao
ana no warrants are in prospect
The Jury will meet again septem
her II. II is the general belief ina
a v,lI return a verdict Of suicide
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-08
"A Saved HIS Leg.

"All though I'd lose my leg" writes
J. A. Swensen Of Wa.ertown, WIS.
"Ten years Of eczema that Is doctors
could not cure, had at last laid me
I'M Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cured It, sound and we'll" Infallible
for skin Eruptions, Eczema, SAT-
Rheum, Boils, Fever Sores, Burns
scalds, Cuts and Piles. 25c at j. NJ
Cleiasner'g,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-08

Rev. A. s. Clark, pastor Of the
English Methodist church Of Wood
bIne and F. L. shippey we're in town
tdenising a camp meeting at that
place from Sept. 18th to sOth. A large
tent win be erected and the work
win be directed By Rev. J. B. Nc
Bride evangelist and Rev. Jonph
Bates, singer Pencil Texas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-08
Custer-stevens.

Elizabeth Custer and George Stew
we're united in marriage at 5 o'clock
last Sunday evening. The wedding
took place at the N. E. PARSONAGE
solomon, and the ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Atiree Smith.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-08
Digestion and Assimilation.

It is NOT the quantity Of food taken
but the amount digested and assiIni-
lated that gives strength and vitality
No the system. Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets invigorate the
stomach and liver and enable them
to perform their functions naturally.
For sale by all dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-08
A Man Of Iron Nerve

Indomitable will and tremendous
energy are never found where stom-
acb. Liver, Kidneys and Bowels are
ont of order. II you want these quar-
Ties and the success they bring. use
mr. Kings New Life Pills, the mach,
less regulators, for keen braln ano
strong body. csc az J. M. Glelssner'A
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-08

II YOU haven't the time to exercise
regularly, Doan's Regulets will pre-
vent constipation. They induce a
mild, easy, healthful action OF tne
bowels without gripping. Ask your
druggist for them. rs cents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-08
COOKE DIDN'T TAKE IT.
Former HeringtOn Man Might Have
Bcon Mint Director

lexington, Sept 2.--Thornton
c. ole, formerly of this city, has de-
died the appointment as dire'tor
OF the mint. He is tr)ls1fef OF Il e
Fidelity Trust Co., Kln'9s City
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-08

sIeeplessness. You can't sleep IN
the stillest night II your digestion
is bad. Take Hoods sarsaparli'a--
II strengthens the s.omaer and es-
tablIshes trat condition in WricT
sIeep regularly comes and Is sweet
and refreshing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-08

Stops earache in two minutes;
toothache or pain Of burn or scale IN
five minutes; hoarseness, one nouI
muscleache, two hours; sore throat
twelve hours--Dr. Thomas Eclectrlc
oil. monarch over pain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-08

For bowel complaints in children
aiwavs give Chamberlain's Cello,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and
castor oil. "a Il certain TO eject
cure and when reduced with water
and sveetened e pleasant 70 take
No physician can prescribe p2tter
remedy. For sale b. az dealers
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-08

81 have q world Of confidenee IN
cbamberlaIn's Cough Remedy IoI !
nave used Il with perfect success,
writes MIS-. N. I. Basford. Poolesviiie
Ma For sale By all dealers.