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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14

the kind goddess looked after the now
ers and the plants which sprung
blooming I'm her pathway. and her I'm
FAINT train. each with a watering-pot in
hand. gave the thirsty plants water to
nourish them.
Though surrounded by all these lit
tie ones. Casters abode was not a
noisy place. The goddess herself was
renowned for her silence. and though
she was gifted with foresight and
knew all that was TO happen I'm the
world, she never revealed the secrets.
which fate, with kind hand, hid from
mans eyes.
To time and experience the White
Lady left the harsh duty OF dragging
from youths hopes the veil OF Illusion
For her, each moment as II came WAS
full of it's own interests. and she put
from her the visions OF the future As
typical OF this silence which she wore
as a crown. so freighted was IL with
wisdom. Easter was always accompa.
MED by heron and crowned with
heron plumes. the symbol OF silence
or forgetfulness
This beneficent goddess possessed
also a magic fountain called Quick
born, which was virtually a fountain
of youth. SO the goddess herself was
always young. and her attendants,
babes, birds, rabbits and flowers were
always fresh and fair. like lilies I'm
the morning with the dew upon them d"
Easter was the goddess OF spring, OF
the new life. of the resurrection. and
in her honor. the people presented TO
each other on her feast-day, presents
Of eggs, many eolored. as symbols OF
the new life. The eolors in the eggs
were signs of the many-hued clouds
that the White Lady spun. For spin
ming was one of her great tasks, and
many golden threads she wove into
the lives of her chosen ones.
often, at nightfall. the goddess
would wander through the darkened
cities, looking at the work OF the
maidens. Where she found the spin
ming carefully performed. she fire.
quently left a distaff full OF extra-fne
fax. or perhaps golden strand OF
her own weaving. But where she
found the work carelessly done, or
neglected. she left the fax soiled or
the spinning-wheel broken.
once a year the goddess took out
her sacred car, and mounting fl. went
along the Milky Way. As she drove
over the lands, all the GOODNESS of win
ter passed away and spring awoke in
all its gladness. The leahess trees
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
MISSISSIPPI JOINS PENNSYLVANIA
In Celebrating Anniversary of the Bat
tie of Gettysburg

Jackson.-Mississippi is going to join
hands with Pennsylvania in the celehra-
ton of the fiftieth anniversary of the
battle of Gettysburg-an engagement
in which Mississippi troops showed the
other side of what metal they We're. Col
w. A. Montgomery, commander OF the
United Confederate Veterans, has been
selected as Mississippis representative,
hut it is hoped and expected that many
others will take advantage of the cheap
rates on the railroads and attend the
ceremonies. Governor Noel has just re-
ceived report from the Battle of Get
tysburg Commission giving in detail
an outline of what is proposed TO be
done to commemorate the great battle,
including the laying of the cornerstone
of the peace memorial.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
DEFENDS SELF WITH HETPIN
Also Pursues Robber, But Hobble Skirt
Is in Way.

New York.-Mlss Hannah KrotchviI
threw up her hands when hghwayman
thrust pistol in her face, but her az
ton was not in token of surrender. ON
the contrary, the young woman, who
was held up on Lexington avenue.
pulled out two wicked-looking hatpins
and began vigorously jobbing her as
sailant. One lunge, that punetured the
robbers arm, took the fight out of him,
and he took to flight.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
MUST ENFORCE OWN LAWS
Supreme Court Refuses to Enjoin
Railroads

Washington.-Oklaho must enforce
ITS own liquor laws, said Justice Harlan
OF the federal supreme court, in sub
stance, when he handed down an opinion
i'll which the court declined to enjoin all
the railroads entering the portion of the
state which formerly was Indian Ter
ritory from introducing or conveying in
section.
The state had asked the injunction on
tire ground that congress had required
that an anti-liquor provision affecting
the old Indian Territory be Incorporated
in the Oklahoma constitution. which WAS
done.
Justice Harlan held that relief under
the provision must be produced in the
state courts.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
WOMAN KILLS BEAR CAT
Woman Finds the Animal in Barn.
Stays Him With Feet.

Albuquerque, \. M.-The man who
fights wildcats with his bare hands took
. back seat when Mrs. Samuel Edwards
of Mountain Aire killed big bear cat
with her feet. She discovered the ami
NAL in her barn, where her little baby
was at play. Unarmed, she took run
ming jump at the bear, landing squarely
on its back, breaking its spine.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
WOMAN ELECTED MAYOR
New Executive Declares Herself for
Civic Reform

Hunnewell, Ksn.-Mrs. Ella Wilson
is now mayor of this town. At the city
election she and q. VI. Akers were tied
for the office. At first il was suQ-
gested that the two candidates draw
lots for the office. But that did not
appeal to the male voters. They said
if Mrs. Wilson could race a man TO a
tie she ought to have the office. There
fore the judges declared her elected.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
THUGS FOLLOW GOVERNOR.
is Being PersistentIy Swallowed on the
Streets

Jackscn.-Will it be necessary for Mis-
slssippi TO employ secret service agents
to protect the life of the governor of the
commonwealth!
Evidence that has developed during
the past few days make it look that way
That the governor has been persistent
" Swallowed for several days by I'M
known persons, who have the outward
appearance of thugs, is a fact that be-
came known this morning.
The information leaked out through a
remark made by the governor to a per-
sonal friend. the governor has noticed
that he was being persistently followed
by two unknown persons. and they are
always in evidence when he goes on the
street "a night.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
DR.. S. A. KNAPP DEAD At 70
Foremost Expert With Department of
Agriculture.

N Arlington = Dr. Seaman Asahel
Knapp, one of the foremost experts of
the department of agriculture, who has
made Investigations in many parts of
the world, died at his home here, aged
IS. DIR. Knapp's work in the Orient and
in connection with American rice pro-
duction i'm the South ana in promotion
famous among agricultural investigators.
DIR. Knapp introduced the improved
japanese rice in this country after ex-
tensive travels in Japan, China and the
Philippines for the department of agri-
culture. His Investigations stimulated
the rice industry in Louisiana. Missis-
sippi and Arkansas, he frequently
made prolonged lecture tours in the i'll
terest of farmers.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14

Hazlehurst.-In the death of Mr..
George w. Rutledge, this county lost one
of her oldest and best-beloved citizens.
Mr.. Rutlege was one of the pioneer set
tiers of this county, having made his
home in the eastern part of this county
in the early fiftles.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
NEW ORLEANS CUT OFF.
Gulfport Also in Line of Near
Tornado.

New Orleans.-The Gulf coasts OF
Louisiana and Mississippi were swept
Tuesday afternoon by storm of the
tornado velocity. In the city of New
Orleans no great amount of damage was
done, but in the outlying districts con
siderable destruction OF property oc-
CURED. Lake Pontehatrain was churned
into fury by the wind and several
boats were wrecked. A boat containing
pile driver was hurled against the
revetment work at West End and de.
molished.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
SOO-Acre Stock Farm.

Gulfport--An important real estate
transfer was eonsummated when S. A.
Tomlinson, vice-presiient of the Bank
OF Commerce, sold to Charles y. Martin.
OF Kingston, Tenn, an s00-aNe tract
of land near Lyman. Mr. Martin will
convert this large area into stock
farm stocked with Hereford cows. sheep.
Poland China hogs, etc. Martin will also
raise mules for commercial purposes
This land is well suited for stock rails
ing, It Icing well sodded with grass and
we'll watered.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
Order New Road Laid Out.

Ciarksda1e.-The board of supervisors
has ordered that a new road be laid out
i'll the Big creek territory, northwest of
Lyon, connecting with the road from
Lyon to the Quitman county line. A
road has been badly needed in this ter
ritory for some time, and the land
owners are greatly pleased that the
board should have considered their needs
and ordered this road to be constructed
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
Saloonists Form Combine.

Paris, ky.-Naloonkeepers of Paris an
planning a move to reduce expenses. Thu
twenty-one saloons of Paris now pay
into the city treasury S21 900, or ono
third the amount collected for necessary
running expenses of the city's govern
ment. The plan is to only take out
three annual licenses. Three saloons will
be placed in three different sections of the
CITY. All the saloonists row in BUSH
ness will be equal partners in the three
saloons, and in this way $4,000 in
licenses will be saved.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
WOMAN kOBS STORE
In Broad Daylight Uses Gun in Wash
inqton Grocery.

Washington.-Hid a revolver be-
hind long black veil which she wore,
woman in broad daylight entered and
robbed a grocery store here. Pointing
the weapon at the young woman clerk
and at another womaS who was in the
store at the time, the robber ordered
them out. She opened the cash register,
robbed it and escaped. An arrest has
Eeen made
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
Land Owners Ask $4,000, 900.

Natchcz.-Averring that the constrnc-
ton of the Ievees ON the west bank of
the Mississippi river caused the overflow
OF certain lands ON the east bank at
different places between Washington and
Adams county, and that TINS is taking
OF lands under the provisions OF the
fifth amendment to the constitution OF
the United States, claims for damages,
aggregating s3,o0o,oOo, have been filed
against the United States, the claimants
being landowners on the east bank of
the river.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
MISSISSIPPI DELEGATES.
Mrs. Noel Will Head Party to Attend
D. A. R Convention.

Jackson.-Mississippi will be well rep
resented at the annual convention of
the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton, which. takes place at Washing
ton early in April. 1t is known that
five delegates will go from this state,
and probably more.
Mrs. r. +. Noel, wife of the governor
and regent of the Jackson chapter, will
attend. She will leave in company with
Mrs. II. c. Tye of Greenwood, Mrs. W.
j. Nelson of Goodman and Mrs. c. I'll.
Alexander of Jackson, April IA. going
over the Queen and Crescent road. while
Mrs c. NJ Williamson of this city, state
regent, will depart about the same time
over the Illinois Central for Washington
to attend the meeting.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
OKLAHOMA SEEKS LANDS
Continues Contest to Secure 10000
Acres From Government.

Oklahoma City, Okla.-The state OF
oklahoma plans to continue its contest
to secure title TO 100000 acres of gov
crrment land due the state under an act
which gave each state 10000 acres for
every congressman and senator upon the
states admission to statehood. Okla
homa has two senators and five congress
men.
A letter received by the attorney-gen-
Graz from the interior department states
that in the opinion of that department
congress did not intend that Oklah
should receive this land because other
concessions were made to Oklahoma
which other states did not get.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
Field Day in Leake County.

Carthage.-Field day, the first ever
held i'll Leake county, attracted quite
crowd here Every beat i'll the county
was represented i'll the exercises and
prizes were awarded to most of them.
1t is thought by the teachers of the
county that the exercises and sports VIII
be a great stimulus to the children.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
WIND, RAIN AND HAIL STORM
Damage Done in Alabama, Tennessee,
Mississippi and Louisiana.

Montgomery, Authorization and
havoc have been wrought in many parts
OF Alabama by severe wind and rain
storm, eyelonic in its nature in some
places and accompanied by heavy light
ming and hail in others, which started
Monday night and terminated late Tues
day afternoon.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
GIRL HANGS SELF IN SWING.
Rope Becomes Caught About Her Neck
Dead When Found

Shubasa.-A 14-year-old daughter of
S. Il. Nicely, living four miles north OF
Shubuta, lost her life when she was ac.
cidentally hanged in swing at her
fathers home. The child was playing
in the swing and in some manner got
one oil the ropes caught around her meek
Losing her footing. she was suspended
by the neck in IA helpless condition
stranguiation preventing her from call
ing for help.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
Canada Wants No Blacks.

Ottawa, Ont.-The movement of ne
groes into Western Canada to take up
free homesteads was brought up in par
lament by Mr.. ThoisIrn, who declared
that hundreds of negro settlers had emf
grated from the United States and at
the rate the movement growing
there soon would be thousands of them
planted in the Northwest. He asserted
that they would not make desirable
settlers. The government, he said,
should do something to discourage the
movement.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
STORM AT JACKSON.
Bad Washout on /. c. and on Other
Roads.

Jackson, Tenn.-The damage wrought
by the storm that ragged in this city for
fourteen hours Monday night and Tues
day morning will reach into the thou
sands. Jackson has been almost isolated
from the outside world. Traffic on all
the railroads entering the city is para
lyzed.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
Name Good Roads Delegates.

Jackson.-Gov. Noel has appointed
long list of Mississippians as delegates
to the fourth national good roads con-
gress, to be held at Birmingham, Ala.
May %, and subsequent dates, and he
is in hope that from the 200 men named
it will be possible to send a very repre-
sentative delegation to the Magic City
As the governor states, the expense Will
be nominal, and it will not entail an ex-
tended absence from home.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
Taft to Methodists.

MISREPRESENTATION Taft enlivened
the proceedings of the Baltimore confer
ence OF the Methodist church by de-
olaring that he could only do with con-
rress what ministers hope to do with
their congregations--mak his recon-
mendations and then pray for the best
results The president said he realized
the immense influence of the church. In
closing his remarks he asked to be ex,
cused, because. in view of what ID
coming tomorrow, there may be some
trimming Of lamps necessary
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
New Jackson Industry.

Jackson.-To manufacture, purchase
and sell all kinds of seatings, desks and
other furnishings and fixtures for opera
houses, churches, Sunday school rooms,
residences, halls, ETC., is the object and
purpose of corporation to be known
as the Capital Manufacturing Company,
which has Just been formed in jackson.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
Governor Grants Pardon.

Jaekson.-Gov. Noel granted pardon
to Dave Moye, who was serving SEN
tence of two and one-half years for
shooting with intent to kill. Moye was
convicted III Hancock county. and had
served one year of his sentence, making
a model prisoner. A goodly portion of
that time he has been trusty, and had
been of great service on the Rankin farm.
The petition upon which he was par
doned was signed by the judge before
whom he was tried and the district at
torney who prosecuted him.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
Capt. Merry Gathering Data.

Jackson.-Captsin j. +. Merry, immi
grafton agent of the Illinois Central, is
gathering up data for pamphlet he
will soon issue telling of the advantages
and resources of the state of Mississippi.
friends Mississippi has ever had, and has
probably done more than any other one
man to start the tide of immigration
this way. He is a firm believer in the
future greatness of this state, and never
fails to sing her praises.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
Millionaire Gets Two Years.

Seattle, Wash--Clarence Dayton Hill
man, the multi-milloEaire real estate
man, convicted of using the United
States mails to defraud, was sentenced
to two years and six months imprison-
ment on MeNeilrs Island penitentiary
and to pay a iine of IS, 200 and costs.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
Blind Tigers Rampant.

attiesburg.-Durins the week Justice
j. Z. Wall and Deputy Sheriff Mct;ikray
have tried and convicted eight blind tiger
operators and imposed fines aggregating
$4,000 and days numbering 600 in the
county Jail.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14

woman's education in Japan has ID
vanced with wonderful rapidity With
In the last twenty-five years. II IL also
undoubtedly true that womans educa-
|uonal opportunities are not 20 great
|as those Of men, But says this teach.
-. tie time = full Of hope for NO
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
Uniform Ice Rates.

Jackson.-Seeretary Maxwell of the
railroad commission has cited every rail
road doing business IN Mississippi to APP
pear here at the meeting of the commits
sion, to show cause, if any they can,
why freight rates on ice should not be
made uniform all over the state.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
Model DISCHARGED.

J Chicago. = Mamie Blanha, artists
draped before negro in life class at
the art institute, WAS discharged when
she again refused to appear before the
class if the negro were permitted to re-
main.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
Retail Grocers to Meet.

Natchez.-Iames W. Miller, president
of the Mississippi Retail Grocers' Asso-
citation, has announced the programme
for the annual meeting of the State
Retail Merchants Association. which
will meet in Natchez May %, "a and IS.
The programme covers diversity of sub
jects, all of which are of interest to ths
merchants of this and other states~
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14

~ a great cave I'm n noun
tain OF Thuringia there
dweit I'm by-gone days a
goddess called by some peo-
pie the White Lady. by
others Ostara or Easter.
This deity had a large train
OF attendants. for IL was her
work 10 watch over and
guard the souls of unborn
children.
When she went abroad.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
Woman Dies, Aged 100.

Attica, Ark.-Mrs. Caroline Mckee,
aged 1O3 years, the oldest woman in
Arkansas, died here Sunday. She came
to Arkansas from North Carolina In
1856. and resided at Attiea ever since.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
Flies ~ Miles in Hour.

Paris.-Pierre Vedrine made another
remarkable flight Sunday. He left Issy
for Pau and landed near Moulin. cover
ing the distance, PIP miles, at the rate
of ~ miles an hour.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
Chr 1sastrr Gnlun



] a simple Easter gown,
With trimming running and down;
price however must say, always on the upward way
The wives and daughters fuss at and witch and pull
malcOusIy, and that will fit and Okers
SSSSSsS$SS$ their causic sweep SS%S$$SSSSS
$$$S$SsS$S ing and lines and poke fun S$S$$SSSSs
$$SS$$$SSSSSS designs, $SsSSSs$SSS
sSS$$$SSSs would quite be lost If il $SSS$S$$S$
S$SSSSSSSS for my great The lovely SSSSSSSSS$
$$SS$SSSS women, though, $S$$S$SS$
SSS$SsS placed within me, $S$S$$S
SIS squeezed hold SIS
the waist, and
with relentless yigor
laced until correctly they're
encased; then forth they all
out of BREATH and tied and twisted half
10 death, but joyful when in great
crowd they hear remarks that make them
proud such whispers 20, look at herr"
II wonder who her mOdstes were!" and How
delciOusIy swings" Don't she choose the
SWEETEST hngs!" Again, the lose delight
when "She fright or Mercy,
what horrd shaded" or THAT dress is cheap ready
made or Heavens! Look at how she laced or, Ever
such awful taste! And still I'm the least 10 bame
she the picture I'm the frame try rustic like Worth
and look the best earth What puzzles why the
should growl like lions den whenever wife daughter
she buy why they praise swing and hang
and goods and fit and speak Of me with kindly may chance
and drape other wife daughters shape Perhaps
their view Of me dmmed when they how I'm gay trimmed
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
EMUlATES RAFFLES
Officers Arrest Recruiting Oficer-Brina
Serious Charge.

Serious Charge.
Louisville, Ky.-Lying in wait for a
gentleman burglar seen on several oc-
casions when operating in stylishly cut
clothes, officers early today arrested
Corporal Parker Hall of the local United
States army recruiting station, alleged
to have been caught in the act of open
ing safe in Main street cigar store.
Hall is veteran of the Spanisl,-Ameri-
- war. He i . native Of New york
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14
wILCHER CASE AFFIRMED.
Yazoo Man Must Serve Life Term TO,
Murder.

Jackson.--In the case of Lee Wilcher,
charged jointly with his sister-in-law
with conspiring to murder his brother,
transferred from Yazoo to Kinds county
for trial, was affirmed by the supreme
court. Wilcher was convicted and given
a life term in the penitentiary, while
the case of his sister-in-law. Lulu VIII
cher, was deferred pending the decision
of the court.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14

our true greatness lies. not in
wealth or station. but in an honest
purpose 90 make the best Of life by
purifying our own hearts and lnHuona
ing for good the hearts OF all around
ns-Smfles
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14

II In love that makes the world so
round. but too much loving may cause
the other half TO 20 off at a tangent
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-04-14

Gulfport--The value Of exports from
this port during the week WAS $46z. s52
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1911-12-15

"Mona Lisa" had been stolen from its
frame to be sold to an American mil
lionaire and copy substituted. Amer
ican art dealers were not incredulous
and spoke of similar thefts from tho
Louvre in the past. The report was
Immediately followed by an official
denial.
Fears for the safety of the picture
were always rife. md III 1907. when
young woman fanatic had slashed n
picture by 1ngres in the Louvre. the
authorities put the "Mona Lisa" be-
hind glass. There we're instant pro.
tests from art lovers the world over.
and the glass was removed.
Last winter controversy arose rs to
whether the "Mona Lisa" in the Lou
vre or copy in the Prado ut Madrid
was the genuine picture. Spanish crit
les writing to the newspapers held that
the genuine one was iu the PradO.
DR.. Wilhelm Bode, director Of the
Royal Museum at Berlin, appeared in
print with lengthy REPUTATION Of this
claim.
The only parallel with this in the his
tory Of art thefts Is the case of Gains
borough's famous Duchess of Devon
SHIRE" which was taken from It's
frame in the showroom Of an art firm
in London some years ago, but later
returned to its owners by the late Pat.
rick F. Sheedy, well known Amerl.
can gambler, who acted as intermedi.
airy between the thief and the art deal