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ton treaties with Great Britain and
France has stirred unexpected opposi-
tion from Democratic senators. Ii Is
favored, however, by three-fourths OF
the Republican senators, who accept
1t as a happy compromise Of all diff
ferences.
The Republican senators are not
strong enough to put through the
treaties without considerable trouble
and some concern was expressed as to
the attitude of Democratic senators
who heretofore have been classed as
friendly to the treaties. Senators
Raynor and Williams are favorable to
them without any modification. Sena-
tor Raynor announced his intention
Of again addressing the senate on the
treaties some day next week.
The text of the Lodge amendment
to the ratification resolution is as fol.
lows:
"The senate advised and con-
sents to the ratification of the
treaty with the understanding to
be made a part of such ratifica-
ton that any joint high commits
sion Of inquiry to which shall be
referred the question as to
whether or not difference Is
subject to arbitrs ton under Ar
ticle l of the treaty as provided
by Article Iii thereof, the Ameri-
can members of such commission
shall be appointed by the presi-
dent subject to the advice and
| consent of the senate and with
the further understanding that the
| reservation in Article 1 Of the
treaty that the special agreement
In each case shall be made by the
| president by and with the advice
and consent of the senate means
the concurrence of the senate in
the full exercise of its constitu-
tional powers in respect to every
special agreement, whether sub
mitted to the senate as the result
of the report of joint high COM
ission of inquiry under Article
Ill or otherwise"
Gompers on Sherman Law.
Backing up his demand that tn
Sherman antitrust law should be 81
amended as to exempt labor organiza
tions from its provisions, Samuel Con
pers, president of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, who appeared befor
the senate interstate commerce con
mittee, quoted an interview he ha
with former President Roosevelt 4
1908.
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Gompers on Sherman Law.
Canterbury Tales Bring $1,000.

New York, n. VA Caxton edi-
ton of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales,
dated 1477. which was the fourth or
fifth book printed in England, brought
$1,000. the highest bid for any book at
the Hoe library auction. George d.
Smith of this city bought the book.
w. NJ. Hill of Chicago paid $500 for
a Caesar. printed in Rome in 1869, and
julius Sondheim. a German dealer,
paid $1,000 for a copy of Cicero's
"Epistles to Brutus." printed in 1470.
The bids amounted in all to S34,202.
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Socialist Mayors to Confer.

Schenectady, New York. - Mayor
George r. Lunn, socialist, has called
into consultation Mayor Seidel OF
Milwaukee. and others in an endeavor
to bring about an up to date revision
of business methods in municipal de-
partments. Among them is Morris
G. Hillquist. an official of the social
ist party of New York. The reforms
under consideration include the stan
dardization of specifications for all
purchases, the opening of purchas-
ing agency allowing the city to insure
it's property.
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o. s. TROOPS TO CHINA

Washington. ID. C.-After a lapse
Of more than ten years. American
troops are again to invade China. They
are to aid in keeping open the rail-
road from Pekin to the sea. Five
hundred infantry will be disembarked
at Chinwangtao. The move was or
dered. after consideration of the pol
icy involved in landing American
troops in a foreign country under the
peculiar conditions now existing in
China.
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Santa Fe, Jan. 15.-All over New
Mexico today is being observed holi-
day, to mark New Mexico's entrance
into the sisterhood of states. or
course the central event was the in
auguration of Governor Mcdonald, and
this was carried out with due cere-
mony, the oath being administered by
Chief Justice w. II. Pope. w. ]. Mills,
the retiring territorial governor, heart
lily congratulated the new executive.
Santa Fe and other cities and towns
in the state are decorated with flags
and bunting and the rejoicing Is gen
eral.
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HONOR MRS. CLEVELAND
Sormer Presidents Widow Made Life
Member of Forestry Association.

Washington. ID. C.-Mrs. Grover
Cleveland. whose husband. the late
President Cleveland. signed the orig
inal bill providing for the creation Of
national forests. was elected a life
member of the American Forestry as
sociation at the thirtieth annual con-
vcntion Of the organization held here.
Robert p. Bass of New Hampshire
vas reelected president Of the body.
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

A Kansas City Judge says that an
criminals are small. scrawny men. Evi-
IDENTIFY he never met one OF them In
an alley on a dark night. ready for
business.
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There is in Delaware a young man
who complains that his life Is being
made miserable because every woman
he meets wants to kiss him. He
might try raising a beard or eating
onions.
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A Boston pastor is trying to induce
his trustees to establish "courting par
lors" in the basement OF his church.
and the fiippant say he is scheming
10 increase his own fees
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Robbers Blow Safes In California

Newport Beach. Cal, Jan. 15.-Bur-
glars blew open a safe of the state
bank of Newport Beach and obtained
several thousand dollars. They also
blew open the postoffice safe. The
robbers escaped after Q running re-
yolver fight.
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

A Turk in a court case In New York
Insisted on swearing by the beard Of
the Prophet Mohammed. The accuracy
Of such testimony naturally hung by
Q hair.
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A Chicago woman is about to give
4 ooming-out party for her son Prob
ably he win vear a dress coat cut
prancsss style. trousers with diagonal
sores. dianon1s and pearls and carry
: bousust q hhesof-the-vailey and
1asnanha1r coguA
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A Pennsylvania psychologist reports
that he has taught two chimpanzes not
only to talk. but to think He ought
to be hired to experiment with the
sons Of some Of Pennsylyania's rich
men.
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

New York walters protest they
don't want tips. but adequate wages
AZ . matter OF fact, 1t would be neces.
sary to give them the salary OF bank
president to compensate them for the
loss In tips. SO 1t is likely palms will
b allowed to itch as before.
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Another comet 10 said to have been
discovered seen In Germany. but It
may be only one OF the sparks the
kaiser has let fly In the direction Of
the crown prince
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An anonymous dollar was lately 70
ceived by the conscience fund at
Washington. The supposition is that
It came from a conscience-strickeu
trust.
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Democrats Chance Date,

Pierre. South Dakota.-On account
Of conflicting dates with other meet
ings, the Democratic state convention.
called at this city for the 18th of this
month. has been changed to the 3lst
Of the month.
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Franklin May Admit Guilt.

Los Angeles. California. - Bert ii.
Franklin, a detective. arrested on a
charge of bribery in the murder trial
Of James b. Mcnamara. has agreed to
enter q plea Of guilty.
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Reids Lunch With Tafts.

Washington, ID. c. - Whitelaw
Reid. ambassador to Great Britain.
and Mrs. Reid, were the guests at
luncheon of the president and Mrs.
Taft
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

New York society has been shock.
ed by the dancing Of a Filipino girl"
And she won't have to look elsewhere
for engagements SO long as she can
keep II up.
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

The discovery of $477 in a new York
street beggar's pocket shows that
there are still people who do not use
the postal savings banks.
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

When the poet summed up his rea-
sons why the female OF the species II
more deadly than the male. he forgot
TO mention her hatpin.
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

Forty per cent. Of the people living
n New York are foreigners. Chicago
continues to be the greatest American
city.
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

A woman college professor IL said to
be able to speak fifty-four languages.
but most women are able to make ono
language 60 long distance.
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carneoie Helps Vale.

New Haven. Conn. - Andrew Car
negie has promised a gift of 100000
to the endowment fund of the Yale
Forest School association as soon as
its endowment fund had reached
$4,000
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

The Kansas nimrod who shot at q
rabbit and hit six girls has achieved a
record of which many a deer hunter
would be proud.
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

1t is proposed to send men to jail fo'
carrying firearms. II the proposition
is carried out the jails are likely to
be overcrowded
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

A physician informs US that q WON
ans age can be told by her pulse.
Hereafter 1t will be considered dead.
ly insult to feel a woman's pulse.
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

The fact that 191 persons were kill
ed during deer season shows that Eng.
land is not the only nation that takes
It's pleasures sadly.
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

The woman who entered suit against
. railroad for loss Of her complex
lon" was simply suing for her
trunk
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

New York's first snowstorm cost the
city $265.000. And 1t was only i've
inches deep.
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No Doubt About II,

No Doubt About u.
And every good husband. no doubt.
Is sure that he is married to one Of the
worlds twenty greatest women.
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CREAM OF RYE

For health and energy eat It for
breakfast. Reduces cost Of living.
Free Silver Spoon in every package.
Ask your grocer for a package.
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

The mayor Of an Ohio city has re-
fused an increase of pay on the ground
that the present salary is enough.
This is truly. as 1t has been called. the
hour OF wonders.
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

Think of the nerve of q swindler
who tries to work a gold brick game
on a crowd of stock brokers.
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As We understand the hotel walters.
they are willing that the tipping hab-
II shall be abolished. provided
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

There is food for a moments refiec-
ton In the case Of that ice cream
dealer whose wife charges him with
not taking a bath oftener than once
year.
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

The total fire loss for the year 1911
Is expe ,ted to total at 100000. 900 in
the United States and Canada.
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Sugar-coated. tiny granules. Easy to take
as candy.
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

The man who hides his light under q
bushel Is sometimes surprised to find
that the sun still shines.
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A Fright.

Lady" said Meandering Mike.
would you lend me cake Of soap?"
do you mean to tell me you want
soap?"
'Yes'm. Me partners got de bic.
cups an I want to scare him."
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

Duelling in France is becoming .
dangerous pastime Duellist the 9TH
e. dav tripped and sprained his ankle.
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

Another victory for Turkey. A Col
orado farmer tried to use an Ak on .
gobbler and almost cut his hand OF.
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Stop the Pain.

The hurt of a burn or a cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve Is applied. 1t heals
quickly and prevents scars. 2oc and Soc by
druggists. For free sample write to
]. W. Cole & Co. Black River Falls. Wis.
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

Ars whnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inn ANN a.
ton. Allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c q bottle
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

Some people get SO accustomed to
looking on the bright side that they
can't see the other side at all.
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

The fellow who shoots on his mouth
doesn't always hit the mark.
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

There is a difference between being
useful and being used
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

Keep an eye on the weather or the
doctor will have to keep an eye on
you.
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

Your druggist viii refund money n PAZO ONT
AENT fails tn any case of Itching. blind.
Bleed NJ or Pnotrudins Piles In to IL days o0c-
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

Or. J. n. RiNpLAue (speelaiist),
Eye. Ear, Nose and Throat
FARGO. N. o.
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

Little Nell didn't know that they
played Il Spy" in church. mamma.
Mamma-What do you mean. my
child?
Little Nell-Why. the preacher said
Let's Play" and everybody held their
hands up to their faces.
The searchlight., 1912-01-19

Another American millionaire has
bought Scotch castle Hoot. mon!
The searchlight., 1912-01-19
Poineaire Accepts Premiership.

Paris, Jan. I'm. Poincaire, who
was rendered the premiership, called
upon President Fallieres and an
nounced his acceptance of the invita-.
tion to form the new ministry.
The Jones County news., 1912-05-30
CAN RAISE CORN CROP
CONDITIONS EXAGGERATED IN
FLOOD AREA w'KAY SAYS.
With Good Seed and Proper Cultivation
Corn Planted as Late as July IS
Will Make Good.

misunderstanding OF the corn plant
ing outlook for oyerilowed lands, J. f
Mckay, field representative OF the de
partment OF farmers institutes of the
Agricultural and Mechanical College
faculty, nfade the following statement
There is an idea prevailing among
many planters in the Mississippi delta
that corn crop after the waters recede
from overilowed lands is not safe
Statements are made that this is due
to insect pests. | have taken pains to
investigate this matter among various
farmers in the bottom lands and con
clusions reached from number Of in.
quiries are that this is a tradition not
well founded on fact or experience. We
found that no one could speak from
their own experience that it was disas-
trous to plant late corn on these flood
lands, but the almost invariable reply
was that they made corn and in most
cases they made better yields.
There may be exceptional cases
where the insect damage is very great,
but the use of few more seed. Of
good, sound corn, and Of rapid cultiva-
tion, there is no doubt of splendid re-
suits and it is often attended with no
more hazard than an early spring crop,
which they very often suffers heavily
from eut-worms and other insects.
ut would be extremely hazardous to
attempt late cotton crop under boil
weevil conditions, the corn proposition
being far more promising. All kinds of
feedstuffs and grain are high, and
promise to remain so. Corn can be sue
,essfully planted as late as July 10 to
IS. The lands are very fertile, the
weather warm, and growth would be
'apid. If we should have an early fall,
'orn brought to maturity can be ripened
IN the shock by cutting.
AS to variety, a good, native corn,
or some sound seed corn from the cen-
tral states can be used 1t is not strict
iy necessary to have Mexican June yarie-
ties. These corns have some qualities
that recommend them, as they will stand
more adverse conditions than ordinar,
varieties. The fact is, there is little
craze on for Mexican June. somewhat
like the ideas mentioned.
The Jones County news., 1912-05-30
DGES NOT APPROVE SCHEME
PRESIDENT HIGHTOWER OF FARM.
ERS' UNION SPEAKS fLAINLY.
Certain Stock Selling Statesmen for Spec
ulative Schemes on Cotton Are
Using His Name Without
Authority.

Hon. G. Il. Hightower, six years presi-
dent Of the Mississippi Farmers Union,
president oil the Farmers Warehouse
Company at the present time, and presi-
dent-elect OF the Mississippi A. & NJ. Col
lege, issued statement to the effect
that he was being quoted AS approving
certain schemes to control the cotton
crop, which involved certain speculative
features. The latest report came from
Ackerman, in Choctaw county, where
agents Of the concern were trying to sell
stock and were using Alr. Hightoweri
name literally.
Il have aeyer given my endorsement
to any such scheme said MIR. High.
tower, and never will Anybody who
50 quotes me is not telling the truth.
The only plan have ever given an en-
dorsement to as one that would possibly
control the cotton crop, IS that practiced
by the Farmers Warehouse Company OF
Mississippi which has just been endorsed
by National President Barrett OF the
Farmers Union and the state presidents
OF the eleven cotton states. That plan
is my own, ana it is the gradual market
ing of the cotton directly to the user by
the farmer through his agent, the ware
house system, which he owns, and there
is no speculative feature in it,"
The Jones County news., 1912-05-30
so1eASSFD NIGHT IN WATER
Charles Dixon Drowned, John Farrar and
Sam ZONES Escape.

Rosedale.-John Farrar, plantation
manager for Walter Sillers, and two ne
groes, Charles Dixon and Sam Jones,
while rowing in a skiff at the dixie near
the break south OF Beulah, were caught
IN strong current and the skilf was
thrown against a tree and sunk and the
three occupants swan to a nearby mass
OF driftwood, where they remained in
the water all night, till about IL o'clock.
when the drift began to break and it
was necessary dor them to swim to a
tree rs yards away.
Farrar and Jones reached the tree
safely, but when Dixon had almost
gained the goal he sank and was
drowned. Walter Sillers and party
Of searchers found the men, both totally
exhausted from their experience.
The Jones County news., 1912-05-30

| Having found the G. o p. elepnans
bearing the IT r. brand. Theodore
Roosevelt is now endeayoring to claim
ownership and ride that noted beast
into the White House lot If the Re
! publican national committee decides
bolt. II Mr. Taft seems in danger Of
defeat. there will be another consery-
atiye candidate. OF the dark horses
Mr.. Justice Hughes of New York CON
t'nues 10 be the most persistently
groomed. Senator Cummins OF Iowa
is another.
Reports received from Orlente
province in Cuba and emanating from
other than governmental sources
leave no room for doubt that the in
surrectlonary movement in the east.
ern end of the island. the main thea
ter Of the insurgents, is growing at
alarming rapidity. Those reports ap-
parently receive confirmation in the
extraordinary reticence of the govern
ment in its increase Of the severity
Of the telegraph censorship, its activ-
ity in enrolling volunteers and the
determination TO dispatch Mai. Gen.
Monteagudo to take supreme com
mand OF the troops operating in Orl.
ente.
Prospects of a thrilling race a wide
latitude in betting. and promise OF
the best "feld" that has been entered
In a presidential handicap" for many
years, have finally awakened New
York's betting spirit, and it is re.
ported that money is being freely Of
fered in wages as to whether Taft
or Roosevelt or a dark horse will
gain the Republican nomination. An
other betting chance is the contest
on the Democratic side, with the finals
between the two parties as a climax.
The final session of the German
reichstag prior to adjournment to
November 20 was a stormy one. The
Social Democratic leader, George
Ledebour In referring to the cmper.
or's recent threat at a banquet that
he would incorporate Alsace.Lorraine
into Prussia, declared. "a people like
the English would in a parallel case
either have smashed the throne to
fragments or have confined a mon
arch making such remarks in some
castle In the same way as had been
done to the mad king of Bavaria"
The Jones County news., 1912-05-30
Miss Orr Made Trustee,

Jackson.-No woman in Mississippi is
better known and more beloved, espe-
clally by the women of the state, than
Miss Pauline Y. Orr, of Columbus, Who
has been honored by selection as one of
the trustees of the new college for
women, which is to be an adjunct to
the University of the South at Sewanee.
For twenty-five years Miss Orr has held
the position at the head of the depart
ment OF English of the Industrial Insti-
tute and College at Columbus.
The Jones County news., 1912-05-30
NOT AGAINST ATHLETICS.
President-Elect Hightower of A. & M.
College Is Specific:

Observation-Disclosures George K.
iiightower, who assumes the presidency
OF the Mississippi Agricultural and No.
ehanical College at Starkville on June
10, is considerably worried at persistent
rumors that he is opposed to collegiate
and Intercollegiate athletics.
Il wish you wodld say Tor me, said
Mr.. Iightower. that there is not a
word OF truth in that. | have just been
advised the rumor is being circulated
now in Meridian, with the intention, |
suppose, of diseouraging attendance at
the A. & NJ. if possible. There is no
reason for making such statement, and
| want to say emphatically that am
not opposed to athletics at all. and have
40 intention of interfering with the
plans of the boys. | believe they should
hothing to curtail any reasonable enjoy.
ments they have.7
The Jones County news., 1912-05-30
General.

The armored cruiser WASHINGTON
flagship of Rear Admiral Hugo Oster
haus, commanderinchief of the At
lantic fleet, and four battleships OF
the fourth division sailed south from
New York City, supposedly for Key
West, on hurry orders, few hours
after arrival in port from Province.
town, Mass. The battleships follow
Ing the flagships were the Ohio Mis-.
souri,, Mississippi and Minnesota.
The gunboat Yankton accompanied
the squadron TO serve as a dispatch
boat The battleship Delaware of the
first division remained in port all
day taking aboard her complement of
marines and field equipment, and TO.
gether with the battleship Solace
sailed during the night
President Gomez sent cablegrqm
to President Taft in which he pro.
tests in friendly but firm terms
against any intervention by the Unit.
ed States
Charles w. Morse and Mrs Morse.
who sailed for Europe February IA,
shortly after Morse's sentence in the
Atlanta pentitentiarfy was eommuted
by President Taft, returned to this
country. Morse talked freely with
the newspaper men As to whether
he intended to return TO the bust.
ness world, he said that would de.
pend on how his health keeps up
The former banker declared he
gained great deal by his rest In
Europe. and his looks confirmed his
statement
The Jones County news., 1912-05-30
Plan Road Building.

Grenada.-At the meeting of the boa
OF supervisors of this county steps were
taken to secure the services OF one of
the most competent civil engineers in
the South to survey and lay off the
public roads of this county One OF the
eounty's most progressive citizens as
sured the board that ii that body would
give the engineer official approval that
he would pay all expenses incurred IN
using him. The spirit OF road improve
ment IS very manifest in this county.