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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-05

original postal savings bank design and
he warned republicans that the time
would come when excuses would not be
taken for broken party pledges" :,
Ciapp is Much Surprised.
Mr.. Clapp expressed surprise at
Mr. Carriers support of the Smoot
amendment declaring that in many
years association with the Montana
senator he never had heard him adj
vocate the use of the postal funds
for the purchase of bonds
81 am now, and l always have been
in favor of the deposit of postal funds
in the local banks responded Mr.
Carter.
IF such a provision is necessp~,
then the bill should be defeated re.
torted Senator Clay.
Mr.. Clay called attention to the fact
that the senate had adopted the ORR
ginal amendment unanimously and
urged the recommitment of the bill.
Calculating that under the provisions
of the bill there would be ten mil
IONS of Geposi u IS NJ. 'iai'irs.r pre-
dicted a serious condition in time of
financial excitement.
"All the depositors would demand
Il rn money" Ia sud "dpl When
they found that the government had it,
l think there would be a war light
there"
That might be if the deposItors
had no confidence in the government.
replied Mr.. Smoot, but We assume
they have"
mot necessarily so,' replied Mr. Gal
linger, eff they were aliens, as the de-
positors. many of them, would be-"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-05
CONLIN MAY BE RELEASED.
"Handcuff King Ordered Freed When
Witnesses Disappear.

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, Mar &C.
A. Conlin, the handcuff king" arrest
ed here on a requistion from Cover
nor Gillet of California, following an
indictment charging grand larceny in
connection with the operation of a
"spook parlor" in San Francisco and
who was shot and captured after
breaking out Of the county JAIL was
today ordered set at liberty by the
California officers
A message to Chief of Police Moore
stated that witnesses against Conlin
had disappeared. Conlin will be held
here pending a confirmation of the
telegram.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-05
is Held
For Hearing

MEXICO CITY, Mar. Abuse OF
confidence in the handling of 100000
pesos ($750,000 gold), was formally
charged against George Ham, presi-
dent of the suspended United States
Banking company, by manager s. C.
Saunders of the Bank of Montreal, be-
fore Judge Miramer in the seventh
court of instruction today.
At the same time negotiations for a
settlement out of court of the claim
of HARDWOOD A. Simpson, mine owner.
who had also charged Ham with
breach of trust in connection with
the disappearance of certain mining
shares, were halted by the court. Ham
was ordered again placed incommuni-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-05
HORSE SWALLOWS DIAMOND
Equine Nips $3.50 Gem From Owners
Shirt Front-Query: What to Do.

Equine Nips $3.50 Gem From Owners
Shirt Front-Query: What to Do.
JOPLIN, Mo-, Mar. 4.-If horse val
ued at $1,000 swallows diamond
worth $3.50, should the horse be killed
or operated upon to recover the gem
This is the question that is bothering
Captain E. o. Bartlett here tonight.
While he was standing near his sad
die horse, King, an animal of which
he Is especially proud, the horse nip
ped a four carat diamond from his
shirt front. Then while Bartlett look
ed on in dismay the animal calmly
swallowed the gem.
Bartlett has consulted several vet
Urinary surgeons to learn whether it
would be safe to operate on the horse.
If they think the gem could be re-
covered and the animal saved an OPP
Grafton probably will be performed
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-05
Intense Dizziness
In Stock Market

NEW YORK, Mar, 4.-The stock
market today gave evidence of benev-
olent credits supposedly coming from
the important banking interests that
are entering upon a course of heavy
bond flOtatiOns. These issues during
the week have been large but the
amounts involved are small in COM
pariSon with transactions in prospect
by number of leading railroad sys-
TENS. Enlistments of new capital on
large scale has been recognized as
requisite for the great Improvements
announced by the railroad companies
Much interest, therefore, attaches to
the outcome of TIL expected offerings.
The prices at witch they nave been
offered witnesses the remaining diff
ficulties in sec ring capital. The
prices are low d the dates higher
than in preceding epochs of financing.
An announcement today on the foreign
reception of bond offerings of a sub
sidiary corporation were encouraging
The stock market was intensely dull
most of the time. The coppers were
helped by the better feeling over the
market for the metal. Prices Of cop
pers were advanced in New York
again today and the demand was said
to have been helped by the improve
ed statistical position. The specua-
tive element was inclined to make
much of the advance of the securities
of the American Tobacco company.
marking a feeling of confidence by
insiders in the corporation concerning
the prosecutions under the antitrust
law.
Bonds were irregular, Total sales,
par value, $2,533,0OO
United States bonds were unchang-
ed on call.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-05
Mail Order Man Injured.

PASADENA, Cal. Mar. "A. Mont
gomery Ward of Chicago, a member
of the firm of Montgomery Ward &
company, was seriously inquired in an
automobile accident several days ago.
but word of the accident was with
held until tonight His left
shoulder was broken when ne fell
from the tonneau of the machine, but
physicians at the Pasadena hospital
who wanted to operate on Ward were
prevented from doing so by his order.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-05

cado for a period of ten days.
Simpson and Ham and their attor-
neys were in the court room. Hams
attorneys were prepared to hand over
the money in settlement of the
claim when the transaction was called
to the attention of the court Judge
Miramer at once declared that such
settlement would permit the arrest of
Simpson for compromising a perjury.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-05
Louis James Nearly Dies.

HELENA, Mont, Mar. 4.-Louis
James, the actor, was stricken with
heart failude in his dressing room at
the Helena theatre tonight and for
several hours his life was despaired
of. The performance was cancelled
and Mr.. James was removed to his
hotel, where it was stated later that
his condition was slightly improved
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-05
DickEY is NAMED REFEREE
In Divorce Suit of "Turpentine King
AGE is Trouble.

In Divorce Suit of "Turpentne King
Age is Trouble.
NEW YORK, March 4.-William d.
Dickey today was appointed a ref
cree to take testimony in the suit for
divorce brought by John Wright Hunt,
a wealthy man of Savannah, Los An
geles and New York, who is some
times called the 'turpentine king
against Henrietta Dickey formerly
Miss Babcock of Detroit. Mr.. Hunt
is 6S years old and Mrs. Hunt %.
AS correspondent the husband names
Alexander Tcherdiadeff, who styles
himself prince and claims kinship with
the car.
The Hunts were married eight years
ago and have travelled widely. Their
disagreement extracted international
attention some months ago, follow
ing the flight of Mrs. Hunt from her
husbands apartments in Paris and the
disappearance of the Russian. Mrs
Hunt denied the charges.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-05
Lap Gained Is Feature.

BUFFALO,, N. Y, Mar. 4.-The gain
of a lap by the Bedell team, which
places them in the first division, was
the feature of today's 10 hour grind in
the six day bicycle race. The leaders
at midnight were: Fred Hill Dro-
bach, Demara- Stein and BedeA- Bedell
teams, with 1874 miles five laps. The
rest of the field. with the exception
of Bardgett Jones, are one lap be-
hind
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-05
ALICE RATES TOO HIGH.

WASHINGTON, Mar 4.-Charges
that the Northern Pacific railroad
company the Great Northern railway
company and the Great Northern Elk
press company are exacting excessive
and unfair rates on cream and but
ter were made today before the inter-
state commerce commission by the
Minnesota Butter and Cream company
and by other butter manufacturers in
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-05
MILITANT METHODS
Mrs. Harriet Blatch Says Proposed
Action May Be Final Spur.

NEW YORK, Mar. AIRS. Harriet
Stanton Blatch. who arrived here
from Albany tonight says that if the
Dana bill which has passed the as
sembly becomes a law, it will provoke
AIMS rican suffragists to open mill
fancy in imitation of their British
sisters.
Heretofore says Mrs. Blatch.
there has been no reason for suffrag-
lists in America to use militant meth
DDS, but a bill like this will be a torch
to a haystack."
The Dana bill provides that when
the Legislature submits an amendment
to the constitution there shall be a
two thirds vote instead of majority
as at present.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-05
Weston Walks AZ Miles.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, Mar A.
Edward Payson Weston walked AZ
miles from Shoemaker to Springer to-
day. arriving at the latter place at
1870 this evening. He will leave to-
morrow morning for Ratoon. Weston
will spend Sunday at Trinidad
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-05
TO Study Aviation

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Mar. At
was announced today that six officers
of the army will come here next week
for instruction in the use of aero
planes by the Wright brothers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-05

the northwest
The complaints urge that they come
in competition with concerns in the
central west and that they are plac-
ed at disadvantage by the alleged
preferential rates that are given to
their competitors.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-05
CONVICT WANTS HIS LOOT.
Begins Action To Prevent Seizure Of
His Fortune BY Receiver.

PITTSBURG, Mar. Al. B. Rine-
hart, former cashier of the Farmers
and Drovers National Bank Of Way
nesburg, who is serving a Is year SEN
tence in the western penitentiary, for
looting the bank, has begun actor to
prevent the bank receiver from taking
his 100000 estate to cover part of his
alleged defalcations.
Rinehart, in an answer to the equity
suit Of the receiver filed today, alleges
that he was forced to assign his prop
erty by threats made by former Ma
tional Bank Examiner Cunningham
who, he said, knew of the banks
weakness long before ne took official
action.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-07
Horse Thief Visits Macon.

On last Monday a nice looking young
mar about 80, W tn sandy hair and red
face. giving his name as J.. C. Newton
and his bushes as representative of an
accident insurance company, came to
Macon and hired a horse and buggy
from the Shannon Livery Stable. He
was to be gone, he said, two days but
not returning in four days his absence
alarmed Mr.. Shannon and he made in
quiries. He found his team in Stark
vile where Mr.. Newton had sold the
horse and buggy for $500
Mr.. Layal Shannon went to Stark
vile and secured the property, but
could find no trace of the theft except
that he walked out to the A. and M.
college and took the train there.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-07
The Morphits, January 18th.

Master of Magic, Melody and
Mirth. The entertainment com
prises a refund exhibition of the
most mystifying feasts in magic,
illusion and ventriloquism; vocal
solos and instrumental solos and
duets on a number of novel mu-
steal instruments. There is just
the right touch of refined comedy
to make the entertainment highly
neiOyable. There is not a dull
moment anywhere, the program
comprises some wonderful and
many interesting features. Seats
on sale at Ferris Book store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-07
REOCED FROM SO TO
$3.50 FOR SIX PAIR.
Strayed Stock.

Two black horse mules, about IL 1-2
or 13 hands high; smaller one has old
scar on right front knee. Other one
unmarked but is skittish and not easily
caught. Also dark chestnut horse colt
about year and half old. With these
stock was a deep bay horse colt, white
star in face, two years old belonging to
Mr.. Leon Dent. Reward will be paid
for any information of the above stock.
Telephone Mr.. Dent at A. Klaus & Co..
Macon, Miss.
G-REENBERRY BROWN,
Mcleod, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-07
Merchants & Farmers Bank Statement.

e -
Inc Allllu"l 0Ca'0iii0li' 800
Mercnants anu rIrlllelH pam 1A
publlshed III our columns u
considering Cne ~? ~
condlClonS CliaO nave 1Ni'1ou ut
TINS SectioiI' - " ms nNIL
one II SVrells." u :l.o
ana us cohSerN@'Ive poiiII03 WY
never ShoWh 70 0o''oh
Inc deposits were "oC do sleo'
as they nave pee" III o'ilel yo"l0'
but the dlnerence - i"iS0iy az
counted 1of 0y re75on o. -
much cotton oeloS helo W rs
customers. ~ very ol7
feature o- the ooao1i1:l-V ! 'l7
small a1ooaV o. ~ 'l.ll0 iIo'lo'
lndlcaun@ 'l!"C I!9GI.oi1 llosV5
been unusually &ooo' us "7lii"ii"
loans, to&eInef WIN c"5i a. Oh
hai'o anu w. lol,, ~ -
amo mt 10 f+9o' OOo' anu 10 ~
tai r@Soufc2s reach Une """9oINe
sun OF @ooo'ooo' r"n0li ~
Whoie the business u ""0 Jain
for me year 19Q9 d o7en Yely
SATISFACTORY ana i'S
IS e De con9racul"O0q'
Mr.. ii. a. MINOR IL, oliiIoi-
ly Manager OF tne 0nuqU"'"h
Branch OF Ihe Meloiial12 CIV
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-07
THE SOIL SURVEY,

The Bureau OF Soils, which is q
branch Of the U. S. Department OF
Agriculture is now working in coop
Grafton with the Mississippi Geological
Survey, and during this winter Sol
Surveys will be completed in Noxubee
and Adams counties.
For this work the Bureau of Soils
furnishes two men and the State two.
The survey of Noxubee county was
started about Dec. 1st, under the di-
rection Of w. j. Geib with A. L,
Goodman and w. M. Spann of the
Miss, A, and M. college assisting.
About January 9th H. G. Smith will
take charge of the Noxubee county
survey retaining Spann to assist until
the work is completed while Geib and
Goodman will complete the Adams
county survey.
The object of this work is to make
a thorough study of the soil and agri-
cultural conditions. Behring'S are made
to a depth of three feet and the soil is
classified into different types according
70 It's OCACuFe, Origin, IOpdSfapny ana
crop adaptability Samples are taken
Of all the types found and sent to
Washington, D. c., to be analysed.
AS the work progresses a map is made
which shows the location, and extent
of each type, also shows roads,
streams, towns, section lines, schools
and churches.
In the report which is prepared upon
the completion Of the field work, a
detailed description of all soils in the
county is given methods of cultivation
followed, labor conditions, ~transporta-
ton facilities in fact everything which
bears directly upon the agricultural
interests of the survey.
A survey Of this character not only
furnishes valuable information and H.
structiOn for the benefit of the people
in the section where the work is done
but also greatly advertises a county.
since such reports are sent free to all
parts of the country. The reports
may be obtained through congressman
or by writing directly to the Bureau of
Soils, Washington, D. c.:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-07
The Entertainment is Suitable.

For presentation, not only in
Hall and Opera House, but in
Church. AS an evidence of this
it is only necessary to know that
Mr.. Morphet has given, in Phila-
delphia Churches alone. more
than two hundred entertain
ments, Tenof these We're given
in Bethany Presbyterian church,
known as John Wanamaker's
Church."
The Morphets are in the front
rank. of lyceum attractions.
Admission, 25c, Soc and SOC, on
sale at Book Store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-07
StraYedi

One bay Texas mare, branded on hip;
white hind feet. One bay mare colt
coming two years old. Also one iron
gray mule colt coming three years.
Any information rewarded. This stock
was all togather when last seen. Any
information will be rewarded.
j, r. CARPENTER,
B~rooksville, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-07
Attention! Water Consumer rs.

Do not wait until your pipes freeze
up to cut off your water. During cold
weather use cutoff valves under house,
and turn it off as soor as you finish US
ing your water, then open all faucets at
the top in order to allow the air in 9th
er wise your pipes will not drain. In
cold kitchens emptO your hot water
tank each night before retiring. When
we repair a bursted pipe and you let
your water freeze again don't blame US
for your leak next morning, and claim
that it was never repaired properly.
We do not undertake to visit each Gus
toner in order to urn off the water to
prevent freezing and are therefore not
responsible for your frozen pipes If
you desire to let your water freeze ev-
cry time it turns cold, we shall be glad
to get the business of repairing it, but
respectfully suggest that a little atten-
ton to these instructions will save you
money. G. B. BASKERVILLE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-07
The Columbus School of Millinery

If you have the natural Artist touch
become a Milliner, take position, and
earn from $1,000 to $500 per week,
according to ability-or should you
prefer go into a business of your own,
l am prepared to teach you thoroughly
every thing that pertains to Millinery.
For further information call or write
to MISS TILE BAILEY,
No. 215, N. Market Street.
1-1-191O-3m. Columbus, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-07
He Saw Double.

yes" admitted the editor, Dun
can was a valuable man during the
campaign. When sober, we'd send
him to the gatherings of the opposi-
ton; when drunk, we'd have him es-
innate the crowds at our own meet
ings.'-Illustrated Sunday Magazine.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-07
Moral ZeaIot Nuisance,

community is the zealot, who would
regulate your morals and religion by
his narrow standard Of right and
wrong. Orthodoxy is we'll enough till
it goes on the Observation-Disclosures
Post.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-07
Akit'AM

Nc mar is the wiser for his learn
ing. 1t nay administer matter to
work IL. or objects to wort uynr. bn.
sit and wisdom are borE nth : man
John SeIden.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-07
Didn't Specify,

Did he tell you that 1 used to be a
street-car conductor before went into
pOlitics?" NO, he didn't say that.
but he said that you used to earn an
honest living. Houston Post.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-07
Far Sale Cheap.

One "Hall Borcheret Perfection
Adjustable Dress Form. Only been
used a few months, and in perfect con-
dition. Apply at Beacon Office.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-07
VIII Exchange Horses.

Two good mares, will work any
where, eight years old. Will exchange
either or both for a good combination
saddle horse that is gentle and of good
size. DR.. L. T.PARKES.
Mashulaville, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-07
Her Cu@s@-

The Fat One-"Don't you think
Tavel broadens one?" The Thin One.
oh. yes. You've been on a long
Journey, haven't you?"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-07
Tresspass Notice.

Iwantit understood; that I want no
hunting On my place. This mean
every body. w. V. ROGERS.
The log cabin Democrat., 1910-04-30
VOTE OF THANKS.

At the meeting of the Shakespeare Club Thursday afternoon, April 28, 1910, it was unanimously voted that the thanks of the club are due and are gratefully tendered to the Board of Trade for the handsome sum furnish ed for the entertainment of the A. F. w. G.; to Dr. Stonewall Ander- son, Rev. J. J. Hurt, President J. J. Doyne and Miss Eunice Mcdowell for their cordial words of welcome; to the public school for the use of their elegant building; to Superintendent s. s. Waters for courtesies extended ; to the various musicians for the ex- cellent music furnished; to the ush- CTS for their efficient service, and to the hostesses of the city for the gra- cious hospitality given.
 MRS. GUY A. SIMMONS,
 MRS. M. J. RUSSELL,
 MRS. JO FRAUENTHAI.,
 Committee.
The log cabin Democrat., 1910-04-30
CYST PROPERTY
 SALE POSTPONED

On account of the plaintiffs mad vertently emitting one lot from the description of the property, the com missioners' sale of the Gist residence property in this city, advertised for today, was postponed pending the fur ther orders of the chancery court.
 Two tracts of farm land were sold this afternoon by Commissioner A. M. Ledbetter, only one bid being offered at each sale
 The northeast quarter of the north west quarter, section 25, township 6, north, range IA west, ordered sold by the court, in the case of Melvina Hill Glider and others against Willie Hill and others, was sold to Dr. E. o. Brannon for S320.
 The southeast quarter of the north east quarter of section 9, township , north, range IA west, the sale of which was ordered in the partition suit of J. P. Akridge against Ola Dickens, was sold to J. P. Akridge for $500.
The log cabin Democrat., 1910-04-30
HODGES PLURALITY.

Little Rock, April While the results of the recent state primaries are known, there is no one of the successful candidates who can tell within 1000 votes of what his plu- rality is, with the exception of Earle ". Hodges, candidate for secretary of state He has made a collection of county official returns as given by newspapers in the various counties, which show his plurality to be about 7,S00, which is less than it was at first estimated He cannot give the exact figures, however, until after the state convention, when the votes of the counties have been canvassed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1910-04-30
RECEIVES INQUIRIES
 ABOUT ARKANSAS

Little Rock, April 30.-Even before advertising Arkansas by the Land Congress has started, the state is re- ceiving results of publicity given the hecent meeting of the congress in Lit tie Rock. Since the first of the week Secretary Ratterree has received over 200 letters from farmers of Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan and other states, asking about Arkansas lands and expressing a desire to move to the land of milk and honey. The Little Rock Real Estate Exchange also held a meeting Friday at which the county land congress, to be held here May 5, was discussed. It was agreed to make it the banner event of the year for local proportions. One of the matters taken up was the present census, and the school teachers will be asked to send home cards by the pupils to make sure every family has a chance to be counted in the Little Rock col umn this year. It was also decided to have committee meet with the city council and arrange to make places of beauty, through parking, out of present waste places in the city,