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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29
JUSTICE BREWER
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court Of the United States from the
federal court in Kansas. He was the
second oldest member of the court
Justice Harlan only being his senior.
He was regarded as the most demo-
cratic Of all the members of the
court, most affable, approachable and
accommodating. He was the one man
on the bench who had proof copies of
his opinions prepared for the news
papers and this he did consistently.
Another characteristic of the jurist
was he never took any of the time of
the court or the public in announcing
his opinions. He reached the con-
clusion probably many years ago that
the audience in the court room was
so extremely limited it was a pure
waste OF time to read opinions there.
He would give in few words his
conclusions and then hand down the
proof sheets Of his opinion, always
completely arranged.
Justice Brewer essentially was a
western man, and his sympathies were
always with the west. He was deep
ly versed in corporation law and will
be missed immensely during the
framing of the opinions of the SUI
preme court on the momentous ques-
lions concerning the Standard Oil and
the tobacco cases now under consid-
Grafton.
In his earlier Gays Justice Brewer
camped regularly in the Rocky Noun
tains and was fond of outdoor life.
He was a member of the old Field
family being a nephew Of the late
Justice Stephen J. Field and Cyrus w.
Field. Justice Brewers death raises
serious question as to the action of
the court regarding the Standard Oil
and American Tobacco company suits,
and it is not improbable that the cases
will have to be retired. since there
now remain but seven justices to pass
upon them. Justice Moody not having
participated in the trials by reason
of continued illness.
Justice Brewer was the one member
of the supreme court who was in al
most constant demand as a lecturer
and after dinner speaker He was an
orator of unusual ability. With a
picturesque parsonage. a rich voice
and command of strong and power
full English he always held his audi
ence until his last word had died
away. He expressed his opinions
| forcibly and clearly on any subject
unless. for some reason. it might af-
feet the pending decision of the SUI
preme court.
Born in Asia Minor.
Smyrna, Asia Minor. June 20, 1897
the son of Rev. Josiah and Amelia
Field Brewer. He was graduated from
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29
WOlter Will not
Admit the Crime

NEW YORK, March 29.-The police
failed today to gain from Albert Wolter
any statement that might lead them to
connect him with the murder of Ruth
Wheeler. Wolter learned that his
father had retained an attorney to aid
him and soon regained his compOsure
which had deserted him cnder the
third degree" of the police. The po-
lice declare they have sufficient cir
the young mans conviction.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29

The mayor of New York has decld-
ed that only convicted criminals are
to have their pictures in the Rogues'
Gallery, and that the photographs OF
all innocent persons must be removed
therefrom. 1t seems odd in this age
of freedom and representative govern
sment that it is necessary to enforce
such obvious personal rights and such
mere self evident justice.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29
Wins Valuable Prize.

Mrs. ]. L. Baldwin, 1011 West Main
street, today received a check for $50
from C. w. Davis & Co, of Laidlaw,
Oregon, the same being prize in the
rebus contest, which has been under
way for some time past. Mrs. Bauldwin
was one of the winners from total OF
4375 who responded in competition for
the prizes. The check is applicable
upon the purchase of any lot in the
new town of Laidlaw, situated on the
Des Chusets river, where many Walia
WalIans are interested.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29

perhaps he could do some legal work,
so ne departed for Pixies Peak. Again
he was disappointed. After spending
a few weeks in the mining country.
he retraced his steps to Kansas.
One day early in 1859 he arrived In
Leavenworth, Kas. He had just 60
cents and as he afterward said he
realized it was time for him to settle
down. With but IS cents between him
and hunger or an appeal to his veal
thy relatives, he started in-not to
practice, but to get ready to practice.
No practice came, but job did.
At young Brewers boarding house
there was a young woman whose
sweetheart was a United States judge.
He heard of the young mans strug-
g;es and in few hours found him
sioner at SIS a day-when there was
work to do. There was not much work
for commissioner in those days, but
enough to tide him over.
At the time of his election as district
| judge, Brewer was but % years old.
| His court was located at Wyandotte.
Kas. Courts were not as orderly then
as now, and it has been said there was
not any too much respect shown for
the beardless judge.
| In later years Justice Brewer used
to tell with great glee of his experience
with jury of farmers when he first
| occupied the district bench.
He left a case in the hands of IL
rural inhabitants one night and went
home, announcing he would return at
9 o'clock in the morning ard receive
| the verdict if one had been reached.
| When Judge Brewer returned it was
| only to find an empty jury room. Has
/ tily summoning the foreman of the
jury, he inquired what had become
of the jurymen.
"Well. it looked so much like rain.
that we decided we had better so
/ home and look after things" said the
, foreman. He was greatly surprised
when the judge questioned The wisdorn
and legality of the act.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29

A man in Massachusetts who adver-
tised for wife who desired home
and a good husband received over
thousand replies. But this was owing
not so much to has destinations as to
the fact that Massachusetts, has a large
surplus of female population, and hus-
bands are valued not so much for their
intrisic value as for their scarcity
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29
Car Shortage Now
Predicted By Hill

CHICAGO, March 29.-James ]. Hill,
today predicted the railroads of this
country, will experience next fall the
greatest traffic congestion in their
history He is also of the opinion that
there is no way to prevent this.
1.-The tonnage offered the roads is
increasing daily" Hill said, land alE
indications are that before fall they
won't be sufficient traffic units to care
for it,"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29
Coroner Tells
Lurid Details

WOTSEKA, Ills, March ga vivid
description of the nlutilated body of
Banker ]. B. Sayler and the room in
which he was murdered, was given
on the witness stand here today in the
trial of Mrs. Sayler, accused of the
ness and he entered into details which
caused many women in the court
room to leave.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29

Bickering over theory in the ma
turar gas controversy cost consumers
s1.500,000 year in that they were de-
prived of a saving to that amount
From the standpoint of dollars and
sense. did it pay?
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29
DISCUSS SCHOOL PLANS.
Meeting at Port Orchard Is Largely
Attended.

PORT ORCHARD, March 29.-The
formation of q new school district out
Of District No. 10. comprising Port
Orchard, Colby and Waterman, was
taken UP before County Superintend-
ent T. E. Hulse yesterday. The office
was crowded and the corridors of the
court house filled The question
chiefly considered was the long dis
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29
How's This?

We cEer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
ease OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F.. CHENEY & CO., Toledo O.
Wee the undersigned. have known F. j. Cheney
Tor last IL years and believe him perfectly hon
orabe in all business transactions and anancaIlx
able 70 carry out any obligations made by his nrm
WALDING. krNNAN d MARVIN
Wholesale Druggists Toledo O.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system Testimonials sent free. Price rs cents per
bottle. Sold by al Druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29
Nav, He AMT
DONE UP NONE

Los ANGELES, March 29-It was
rumored on the streets today that Jim
Jeffries had fallen from a crackerbox
at his ranch near Burbank, and frac-
turedl his arm. The rumor could not
be confirmed.
At the Burbank ranch it was denied
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29

The indicted beef trust facing dis
solution and possibly criminal pro-
ceedings, must answer by April 1.
joke is on the packers or the trust
busters
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29

Try though the fogies may they can
never turn back time Progress is in
evitable and invincible; and those who
will not march with it must stay be-
hind to stagnate.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29

A change from the usual ice cream
ptomaine poisoning took place in New
Jersey when pickles poisoned
number of people which aliterative
tragedy is sudden, sad and sour.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29

EX-President Roosevelt insists that
any welcome given him on his return
must be strictly nom partisan. He is
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29

Every day shows something new in
the offices of these great experts, and
some of the next to miraculous cures
are being done each succeeding day.
These men have done in this city what
once wrought up the whole country,
when Mr.. Ogden Armour of Chicago
had the noted Lorenzo from Europe
come over and perform a bloodless
operation upon his little daughter;
this same work is being done right
here now in Walla Walla upon people
who live here and in the vicinity.
Walked a Mile.
Mrs. John Couch, very prominent
lady of Freewater come into the Off
ces of the Fer-Don Medical Experts
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29

ItaIy's cabinet has resigned, but an
Italian cabinet that did not resign
would be as great move ty as a white
blackbird.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29
Taft EXPRESSES Rearet.

NEW YORK, Mar. 28.-President
Taft left for Washington in his special
car over the Pennsylvania railroad at
1886 a. m. Just as he was swinging
aboard the train he was told of JUS
tice Brewers death.
He was smiling and shaking hands
with the Jersey City police guard when
a reporter appeared with the news
from Washington. The president
smile disappeared Immediately and he
shook his head thoughtfully.
"Such a report reached me at the
University club he said, "but 1 had
hoped that il was untrue. He was an
able jurist."
In a moment more the train was
on it's way to Washington.
In the hurry of departure it was
impossible for the president to COM
ment at length on the Justices death
but his sorrow was apparent.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29

The congressional investigation of
the high cost of living is proving of
about as much value as a fifth wheel
TO a wagon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29

Chicago meat barons are confident
they can beat the law and perhaps
they can, Ill.,, ,.' s...s
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29

The history of railroad wrecks and
other catastrophes shows that care
lessness costs more lives than crime.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29
Wool in ST. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Mar. 28.-Wool dull;
medium grades combing and clothing
% a 27c; light fine 10 a 26c; heavy
fine IA a 19c; tub washed 10 a 36c.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29

Reform of the house of lords will go
very slowly and will not go very far.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29
WEATHER FORECAST.

For Walla Walla and vicinity: Far
tonight with heavy frost. Wednesday
fair and warmer.
For Washington: Fair tonight with
heavy frost east portion. Wednesday
fair, warmer except near the coast.
F,asterly winds.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29
Weather Conditions.

Unusually high barometric pressure
covers the Pacific northwest, giving
fair weather to most of the slope and
light to heavy frosts in Washington
and Oregon A disturbance of consid-
cradle energy is central over Colorado,
causing rain and snow in the Rocky
mountain states. Fair weather pre-
walls over the eastern half of the
country with unusually high temper
atures A considerable temperature
fall has taken place over the western
half of the United States. Fair and
warmer weather is expected in this VI
cinity Wednesday, preceded by heavy
frost tonight.
JOHN GROVER, Observer.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29

lance that many children cover to at
tend school
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-29

that Jeffries had been near the place
of the reputed accident for a week.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-10-14
Fate OF Smooth Politician.
8ro0khaven Leader.

8rOOkhaven Leader.
1t is related that Senator Bob Tay-
Tor of Tennessee, to give an idea of
what ii smooth " politician Patrer-
son, Tennessee's present machine
Governor is, declared that "Patter-
son is SO smooth that he can climb a
thorn tree back wards with Il wid cat
under each arm ard not get a scatch. ,
Ham Patterson is smooth all right,
and no mistake, but while he was
getting in his smooth work lodging
thorns and scratches IN the recent
Tennessee campaign the pile driver
in the form of an indignant peoples
righteous wrath fell on bin with a
crushing thud.
And Noel, Percy, Wash Gibbs and
other smooth secret ballot caucus
politicians who performed the thorn
tree stunt in Mississippi last win
ter will meet like experience when
the outraged people of this State
have their inning at next years pri-
mary. Mark the prediction
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-10-14
The First To Get A Switching.

Pass Christian Beacon.
Adam Byrd was the first of the
secret caucus Candidates to pay the
penaItJ Of that political scheme in
stituted to thwart the wiz of the
people. and he went down in defeat
at the Lands of the voters Of the lifth
district, wherein The secret caucus
Was made the main issue Byrd has
served several terms in Congress and
recognized an able man and sbrewd
politician, but nothing could save
him from thu defeat he brought upon
himself by joining the combine at
Jackson.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-10-14

LIZZIE DUNNAM BACKSTROM


The rider ON the pale white
horse, which is Death, visited the
home of Mr. G. o. Backstrom on the
morning of the 21st of Sept. 1910, a
bout 4 o'clock and claimed DIS a vic
tim, his loving wife, Mrs. Lizzie Dun
nam Backstrom, who was a daughter
of Uncle Ebb Dunnan.
While she had been in bad health
for some time, yet her death was a
shock to most everyone rs she was
confined to her bed only about one
day and two nights. Everything
that tender hands and medical skill
could do, could not stay the hand of
the monster, Death. Yet she has
only passed oyer the path that we
all must go.
She leaves behind a husband, ten
stepchildren, an aged father and
mother, five brothers, three sisters
and a host of relatives and friends to
mourn her death.
Dear ones God has said in His
Word to sorrow not as though we
had no hope, for we believe she has
gone home to Jesus and to meet low
ed ones who have gone on before, for
she was true wife, loving step
mother and Christian woman.
Then loved ones remember that
our parting won't be long If we are
prepared to go when the rider on the
pale white horse comes to US and
claims our soul as his victim.
Sister Backstrom's remains were
laid TO rest in the Buffalo Cemetery;
the funeral service was conducted
by Bro. II. I'll. NJ. Watson.
May Gods richest blessings rest
unon the husband aud aged parents
aud all the bereaved ones. May we
all so live that we may meet Sister
Backstrom in the World to come.
Her Pastor,
Fl. FL. POOLE.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-10-14
LeakesviIIe High School Notes.
Furnished by pupil assigned each month
by the Principal and under his espionage.
By Jas. G. Byrd, Assignee 1st Month.
ReXley, Miss. ,
Sept. 26, 1910.

Our school only a short time age
begun what we believe will be the
most successful session it has ever
had.
New pupils are coming in every
week and joining that army OF
LeakesvilIe youth that is preparing
itself for life s battles under the gui-
dance of our able corps Of teachers
which we belive to second to none.
We have beautiful school grounds
all under fence, the boys and girls
playground being divided by wall,
The girls have purchased new
Basket Bal and are playing every
day. The Cubs and Athletics, two
school teams, played a doube-header
last Friday, the Athletics winning
the first to 5; the Cubs took the
second 2 to 0,-both we're good
games.
The boys are very classy bunch
on the Base Ball field as well as "a
round the girls although we don't get
a chance at them very often.
Let the new pupils keep coming.
We are always glad to welcome them
and will ind place for them. Will
let you hear from US again next week.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-10-14
E U L o GU M
LEONARD CHILDS,
ENC0NluM FROM TENNESSEE.

To The Herald:-I have read the
splendid things said about my old
school-mate and friend, Leonard
Childs, by his former teacher and
companions. 1t was so sweet, 1t
should impress upon his companions
the value of a good name, which Sol
ONION said, was rather to be chosen
than silver and gold. | would rath-
er live in hut obscure and unnotic-
ed; I would rather be poor peasant
toiling day in and day out, with those
| love about me; | would rather die
unheraIded and unnoticed than to
have had it said, that | was not no
BILE and pure and true to my friends.
May his life be an inspiration to the
boys of Greene County, and may it
lead his companions to something
higher and nobler Sincerely,
His Friend,
JOSEPH G. SUTTON.
McEwen, Tenn,
Oct, 10, 1910.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-10-14
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SAI.E

State OF mississippi.
count, Of GIucuc. {
Underaud by Virtue Of the provisioh, Of Il
certain Dt"d Of trust ex cused by j. !.
Mcln. Is IL favor Of the Bank OF heakesville. a
cOrpC r.-J.oE dated January 25.il 1905 Il, SCENE
certa indebJe ness therein mentioned
ana evidenced o, acsrtain pronll>suiy note o.
even dave aud conveying the herei after ac.
ScrlD' d properly. which said decd OF trust is O.
record "a 1oJ~5 Pages 1879 of The Mortgag,
Land a coruS OF Greene County, Mi>sisSippi
and default having been made in ill.,. pavmant
'l >Ai" I'D ednesS so secured by said deed of
tru 90 d d inald wing besa made on the un-
designed trustee b.? the nix Of Leakesville
corporation the be efclary under said dc ed
OF trust: l. LANES Faux, Trustee vii. Oh the
ISt. Monday On" Nh day of Nov 1910
sell with'1 u al no Irs lt the front door of the
Court House in the town of Leakesville.
Greene County. Mississippi the flowing de
scrlbed real property situated in Greene
county. Mississippi. 10 wit; Sw ar of sw or
; &c l n II W. 5 hlf OF NV or Sec 2T2N r
. w Sw or of nwqr. Sc or of swqr, and wqr of
Sc ar Sec - and hlt OF NV or. Sec 80 all in II 9
! NR6w
And out Of the pr1c ds arising from said
sale pay said Indebtedness, cost OF making said
sale and executing this tru st
WitGnesS my signature this the 9Th day Of
| Oct. a. d. 1910.
Ia JAMES. FAULE. TruS'ee
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-10-14
GAME HuNrINn nRnINANCE

An order to restrict and regulate the hunt
ing Of glme within the borders OF Greene
/ Count~ NicStSSinri
BE it ordered by the Board of SIrerviSors Of
Greene County Mississippi that it Sh Il be M
lawful fnranv nerSOu NOT n resident or FREQ
hNlT@r y eafd Gr"pre County 10 shoot wound
iri"re xii. catch hurt or pnrsu" with ,,lob
intent any Guirrel or anv Of the game protect
81 Gnde~ CFapter 1a5 If tho Acts of tbo aofs
lHtura ~ lal0 of the State of NiSSiseipni and
?'1v r'"~gou PERSONS f0r1n1 VIOLATING tAis ri
or Order oF the Board o. Supervisors ehon no
g1iltv o. m 'SdemeanOr and on conviction thorp-
IF shall no in addition 70 tho l,proltv provided
Nv rhH0to~ X .,f tho No1a Of 1871 OF tho Ct,+a Of
fliSsiSNDpi he fined in the sum not less than
so o. nor more than $500
Pn il further ordered that nothing in this
Order shall rreTNr or nrohihit any reSide"t ~
T" e-holder of the SAID Grpnoc County r~ov1
bunting on his own lands AND may permit nom
* dent relatives or friends Of the said Greene
Coun To hunt with them in seasons not pro-
hlh ted by law.
Re IL ordered h- I'VE roarl that this order he
IL fun force and effect from and after October
18th 1910.
Re it o~daro1 fnrther iha' rho foreroing or
rs he puhliShNd required bv law in the
{ reere COMFY Herald n rewSprpo~ puNl shed
in said ~"eEe County. Mississippi for three
consecutive and to clerk OF This Board
make and send n cert fed co of this or Ter to
each Justice 90 the Pc n Of Sai1 Cn~ntv
\ true c1nv from the Minn'eS Of tho Board
of Supervisors. October Term 1910. This Oct
9TH. 10 o.
Attest (Court Seal s r. MCKAY Clerk
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-10-14

Numbers of the wceklies of Miss
issippi are now publishing the An
nual financial statements of the towns
of which they are the official mouth
pieces. These statements show
itemized every item of revenue re-
ceived and from what source and to
whom and for what purpose and in
what amount it was disbursed. Such
an annual statement should be pub
lished by everybody politician or com
mercial that handles monies gathered
from the people The Life and Fire
Insurance companies are compelled
to do this in the states where they
are domiciled by Federal law if we
mistake not. The states or most Of
them publish a fiscal statement an
nually or bi-annually along with the
new laws enacted by their legisla-
lures. One of the loose screws in
the legislation governing County
Government in Mississippi is that
this is not required of Boards of Su-
pervisors. The non publishing of f.
nanoial accounts of a county is treat
ing the people whose monies are be-
ing handled, like bank or store with
which you might do business that
never rendered you statement.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-10-14
MEMORIAL BY A FRIEND.

1t was my pleasure to meet with
Leonard ChIldS about three years
ago, a small barefoot boy. Since
then he has developed into manhood
of strong noble character, full of life
energy and ambition-true to the
hearts core in every respect. He
joined the NJ, E, Church, South, Gf |
remember correctly in the summer
of 1909,a land since then has lived truly
a consistent christian life.
Now, the ways of the Lord are
past finding out. We cannot under
stand why young man just in the
bloom of youth fresh as the morning
dew with heart throbbing and pulse
beating with ambition for a noble ca
reer in life, ready and willing at all
times to do something FOR the cause
of Christ, and just as he reaches the
point where he can climb to higher
plane of life and fit himself for use
fulness-the Master steps out and
says; 1T is enough come up high
er. "
The Lord giveth and the Lord
taketh away. Blessed be the name of
the Lord. "
Leonard will be sadly missed in
the Church, in the school and in
many other ways, but we must re-
member that our loss is his gain, and
that the Lord is too good to do wrong
and too good to make a mistake,
therefore we must be submissive to
His will May the Lord comfort
and sustain the heart broken and be
reaved father is the earnest prayer of
A Friend,
Mrs NJ. NJ. BLAIR.
Rexley, Miss,
Sept. 26, 1910