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The Tupelo journal., 1912-11-01

The jury in the case OF Police
Lieutenant Charles Becker, OF
New York City, returned a YER
dict of guilty of murder in the
first degree which sends the de-
PENDANT to the electric chair, I'M
less the case is reversed by the
Supreme Court. The case
against the defendant. who was
charged with having had a gamb-
Ter by the name of Rosenthal
murdered because of the latter's
''suuealing," was railroaded
through the courts. and his con-
viction secured by the most
questionable evidence ever adj
duced in a court of justice. The
testimony was secured from a
class who admit their connection
with the murder, and who evil
IDENTIFY swore to please the Dist
riot Attorney with the hope of
leniency when they faced the
same charge. Having followed
the testimony through the trial,
the Supreme Court of New York
will be almost criminally negli-
gent of it's duty should it fail to
set aside this urwarranted YER
dict.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-11-01

In the forecast issued by the
New York Herald the next House
of Representatives will be over
whelmingly democratic. The
Herald also forecasts Wilson's
election and places Roosevelt
second and Taft third. The po-
sition given Mr.. Taft by the
Herald will not be maintained.
No party has ever gone to pieces
$50 completely in so short a time
as it is predicted the republican
Iparty has done. Mr.. Taft very
claims to be in the run
ming with Mr.. Wilson. Our next
president will be either Taft or
Wilson.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-11-01
IT WILL De PRESIDENT WILSON

E
The nationwide straw test
vote on the presidency conducted
by leading dailies indicates that
the democrats will win. These
test voteseplace the three candi-
dates with the democrat in a safe
lead, the Bull Moose second and
regular republican third.
During the past week Illinois
verged toward the doubtful col
J umn while Michigan and Penn
sylvania became debatable
ground. Oregon. which has
been classed as a Roosevelt state.
within the last seven days has
shown a strong tendency for Will
son. Idaho was listed as a
Roosevelt state. but the courts
decided that the Roosevelt cleo
tors could not be placed on the
ticket and the race will be a neck
and neck one between Wilson
and Taft in that state.
New York is placed in the Will
son column.
Montana which has been
classed as a doubtful state now
gives signs of a Wilson plurality.
Delaware is also considered
doubtful, with Wilson in the
lead. North Dakota. which was
once classed as a Roosevelt
state, is now debatable territory
with all three candidates with a
prospect of winning the state.
In California Mr.. Roosevelt is in
a safe lead. Mr.. Taft failed to
get the names of his electors on
the ballot which places him en-
tirely out of the run in that
state. In Minnesota Mr.. Taft
gained on the face Of a straw
ballot as did Mr.. Roosevelt also,
while Mr.. Wilson lost ground
but still retains his lead. AS fore
casted by the Chicago Record
Herald, on Sunday, the standing
of the candidates is as follows:
For Wilson-35 states, total
electoral vote ------ 397
For Roosevelt-2 states, to-
tai electoral vote----- 70
For Taft-3 states, total cleo
toral vote IL
Doubtful, 8 states, total cleo
toral vote lO3
Total Electoral College 53l
Necessary to elect-266. I
The Tupelo journal., 1912-11-01
Mrs. Matte Williamson, ct al, VS.. N

Mrs. Matte Williamson, ct al VS.. Mrs. Ina
L. Hall, ct al. No. 1928.
By virtue of a decree of the Honorable
Chancery Court of Lee County, State OF ms
sissippi, rendered at the October Term, A. D.
1912 thereof, ordering a sale of certain lands
mentioned therein, John NJ. Witt, the nnder-
signed appointed commissioner to execute SAID
decree, will on Friday, November 29th, 1917
expose at public auction to the highest pidoer
for cash. in front of the Bank OF Baldwin, IN
Baldwin. Miss, within the hours prescribed
by law. the following described lands, being IN
said County and State, to-wit: The southeast
fourth of Section %. Township I, Runse !,
East in Lee County, Miss. Together with the
appurtenances and Entertainments thereto ap-
pertaining.
JOHN NJ. WITT, Commissioner
DATED 18th day of October, 1912.
Cox & Cox, Solicitors. oZ-4
The Tupelo journal., 1912-11-01

Jesse Lucas. ct al. VS.. Will Barnett, ct al
No. $3.50.
By virtue of a decree of the Honorable
chancery Court Of Lee County, State OF mis-
sissippi, rendered at the October Term, A.
D.. 1912. thereof, ordering a sale Of certain
lands mentioned therein. John NJ. Witt, the
undersigned appointed commissioner to execute
said decree, will on Monday, November 18th,
1912, expose at public auction to the highest
bidder for cash in front of the Court House IN
the City of Tupelo. Miss, within the hours
prescribed by law, the following described
lands, being in said County and State, to-~Tlt;
40 acres, being the southwest IA Of the north
west IA of Section II, Township 2, Range o,
in Lee County, Miss. Together with the ap-
purtenances and Entertainments thereto ~ap-
pertaining.
JOHN M. WITT, COMMISSIONS
Dated 18th day of October, 1912.
Clayton, Mitchell & Clayton, Soils. Sat
The Tupelo journal., 1912-11-01

The State Fair at jackson is
pronounced to be the most sue
cessful in the history of the or
ganization. The success of the
fair was attributed to the splend-
id collection of the resources of
the state which set forth the
many advantages of Mississippi.
The Board of Directors contem-
plate an expenditure of an addi-
tional fifty thousand dollars by
another year.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-11-01

In another column will be
found a letter to the Mayor and
City Council from the Southern,
Asphalt & Construction Co.,
which should be read by all our
citizens. In this letter the Com
pany states that fire and kerQ:
sene are two things the asphalt
will not stand. Every citizen OF
the town should feel a special
pride in keeping the streets clean.
no waste paper or rubbish of any
character should be thrown On
the sidewalks, streets or IN the
alleys. The city provides a cart
to keep this rubbish hauled off
the streets and it is expensive to
do this. Should every merchant
provide his store with a barrel or
box for this rubbish the driver
could soon make the rounds and
collect it and go on to other bust
ness. A machine has been or
dered by the city for the purpose
of cleaning the streets and 1t is
expected every day. The streets
will last much longer if they are
kept perfectly clean.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-11-01

The last issue of the Pontotoc
Sentinel was gotten out by the
ladies Of the Methodist Aid So
ciety Of the local church. The
edition does great credit both to
those who were back of it as well
as the publishers of the paper
and the town of Pontotoc. The
typographical work is of a high
order and shows to what point
the printing art has advanced in
the country offices.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-11-01

The censorship placed on
newspapers by the government
places publishers frequently in
an embarrassing position. just
where to draw the line between
what should be published with
out being marked advertise
ment'' and what should be is diff
fcult to determine. The papers,
however, are taking the precau-
ton to keep within the line
drawn by the government and
the doubtful class of items are
being given the ad. mark.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-11-01
Notice to Creditors.

Executors Notice to Creditors Of ". N
Morris. deceased.
Letters testamentary having been granted or
the 18th day Of September, 1912, BY the
Chancery Court Of Lee County, Mississippi, t.
the undersigned upon the estate Of W. NJ
Morris, deceased, notice is hereby given to all
persons having claims against said estate te
present the same to the Clerk OF the SAL
Court for probate and registration according
to law within one year from this date, or they
will be forever barred.
This the 21st day Of October, 1872.
NJ. NJ. MILLER.
31.3t Executor.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-11-01
For SALE. or trade for mules. :

FOR SALE, or trade for mules. Il
first class saddle horse, that originally
cost $500. 90; cne first class family
mare, that will stand anywhere with
out being hitched; one well bred Vest
ern mare. five years old perfectly
gentle: one brood mare, weight be-
tween HOO and 1900 pounds, color,
black. a first class work animal with
six months old colt. Was offered 1925
for this mare before foal was droppec.
Also several other rough horses ana
mares. DoZIER ANDERSON. 3l-2t.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-11-01

A project is on foot to con-
struct a public highway from
Chicago to New Orleans via
Memphis and Jackson. The Del
ia will back up a project of this
character with substantial sup
port. Nothing could advertise
the great resources of that sec
ton so thoroughly as a great
public highway.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-11-01
F. L. KINcANNoN. Prop.
RATES OF

DISPLAY advertisements at rate OF
81 90 per running il oh per month OF
four weeks. Liberia, discounts made on
yearly contracts.
Notice of meetings Of strictly chari-
table organizations will be inserted one
time free; all other notices must be paid
for.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-11-01

Marriages may be made in
heaven" remarked the Man on
the Car, but the porch swing is
entitled to some credit. Toledo
Blade.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-11-01
TUPELO, MISS, NOV. 1, 1912
National Democratic Ticket.

National Democratic Ticket.
For President
WOODROW WILSON
of New Jersey.
For Vice President
THOS. r. MARSHALL
of Indiana.
For Congress
E. S. GAMBLER, JR.
of Alcorn County,
DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
f. C. Sharpe
Walter Sillers
w. Alfred Bean
Thomas E. Pegram
J. B. Mitchell
|. T. Blount
John H. Doris
w. H. Cook
W. B. Nixon
r. E. Spivey
The Tupelo journal., 1912-11-01

President Taft has returned to
Washington after spending the
summer in the mountains of New
England.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-06-13
UhcoNvENrloNALITIEs.

81 know we'll enough I'm not lending
you this money, Dinguss; I'm givin6
it to YOU"
If you could drop in some time
when you hadn't so long to stay, Mr..
Pnoodles, should be glad to sec you"
MY only reason for indorsing your
note, old chap, is that l haven't any
thing the law can touch"
Keep on talking, Uncle Cyrus; l
like to see you make your teeth move
up and down."
Il used to know your old GRANDPA
Their, Hewligus, and he was always polk
ing his nose into other peoples bust
ness, same as you are"
Il asked mamma if she wouldn't like
to have you come and see us today,
Mrs. Lupsome, and she said no."
I've come to you, Mr.. Sharpe, be-
cause | can't afford TO employ first.
class lawyer"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-06-13
Fitting Eaulpment.

What kind of wheels are those
they have on the bottom of aero
planes?"
"Of course, they are fiywheels.'
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-06-13
Neutral.

This controversy bout the blonde
Surprising the brunette,
Is one that we aren't very fond
or mixing. in, you bet!
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-06-13
A TEXAS WONDER.

THE TEXAS WONDER CURES KIDNEY
AND BLADDER TROUBLES, removing gray
ell, cures diabetes, weak and lame back.
rheumatism and all Irregularities of the
kidneys and bladder in both men and
women. Regulates bladder troubles in
children. II not sold by your druggist,
VIII be sent by mail on receipt of 81 One
small bottle is two months treatment.
and seldom fails to perfect cure Send
for testimonials from Texas and other
states. Dr. E. w. Hall, 2926 Oliver St,
ST Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists Gel.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-06-13
Ends Humid for Rich Glrl.

Often the hunt for rich wife ends when
the man meets woman that uses Electric
Bitters. Her strong nerves tell in bright
brain and even temper. Her peach bloom
complexion and ruby lips result from pure
blood; her bright eyes from restful sleep;
her elastic step from firm, free muscles, ali
telling OF the health and strength Electric
Bitters give woman and the freedom from
indigestion, backache, headache, fainting
and dizzy spells they promote. Everywhere
they are woman's favorite remedy. II weak
or aiiing try them. soc al H. c. Milers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-06-13
OF Course They Worried.

What's the charge against this
MANI asked the judge. 1--WE desire,
your honor replied the lawyer in the
cause, ito have him tried for insanity.
His family is greatly worried about
nim." What has he done?" He has
sold his automobile for the purpose of
raising money with which to pay an
honest debt. Chicago Record-Herald
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-06-13
ITCHING, FIERY,
RAW ECZEMA

Zemo soothes, cools and heals angry skin
and quickly cures eczema and every form OF
skin disease. Zemo is a clean liquid wash
that sinks right in. Quickly allays all
pain. all itch, all distress. Zemo does the
work in way that is simply astonishing
and your druggist will refund the purchase
price if the first bottle does not give you en-
tire satisfaction. Try one bottle at our risk.
Zemo is prepared by E. w. Rose Medicine
Co., and is sold by the City Drug Store. e
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-06-13
Maybe He Thinks So.

why are you trying SO desperately
to tiirt with that man? Don't yot
know he is married?"
Hes a widower."
He's nothing of the kind"
why, he told me his wife is an
angel"
HE lied. l know her intimately"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-06-13
Sounded All RIGHT.

Patience-Well, he told the truth
anyway.
Patrice-How so?
Patience-When he was buying the
solitaire he told the jeweler it was fol
a sister.
Patrice-Well, I'm sure that wasn't
true
Patience-Why, yes; when he offer.
ed 1t to the girl she promised to be d
sister to him.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-06-13
Mo Pity Needed.

PASTOR was sorry for your wife
during the sermon this morning, doc
tor. She had such a dreadful tit ol
coughing that the eyes of the whole
congregation were fixed upon her.
Doctor-Don't be unduly alarmed
She was wearing her new hat for the
first time-Fhegende Blaetter.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-06-13
NONRESIDENT Notice

sud-" Scalp VS. John Scalp

sud-" Scalp VS. John Scalp
IA l'ilN cause it appears from tn
hiieg tllonS of the bill which is swarm 10
mat the drtendant John Scalp. is a
nonresident Of the state of Ten e,see
ahd cannot % served with the ordinary
proc - ~ law. 1t IS. therefore, ordered
that pholication Issue aud be published
~ he 'omct. newspaper published in
Jahnsau City. Tennessee. requiring the
said NONRESIDENT defendant to apuear
before the Judge OF our law court. on
or before the third Monday ia June.
l9t2, and make defense to said bin or
the allegations thereof will be taken as
confessed. aud the cause set for hear
ing eX parte as to him.
J. L. HILBERT. Clerk.
by GEO. n. BARNES, d. c.
l455-4t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-06-13
Perhaps.
Sure to Guess wrona,

1t was the busy hour in the quicl
lunch establishment. The overworket
waitress h1rried up to the waitin,
customer
Tea or coffee?" she demanded.
He smiled pleasantly upon her.
Don't tell me-" he whispered. lie
me guess"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-06-13
NONRESIDENT Notice.
In the Law Court at johnson Civ
Tennessee.


Tennessee.
Kate II. liarrell VS. VIM. b. Harrell
In this cause it appears from the
allegations OF the bill. which is sworn to,
tbat the defendant. VIM. c. HarrelI. /.
non-residant of the state OF Tennessee
ana cannot be served with the ordinary
process OF law, 1t is therefore, ordered
maj publication issue and be published
IN The Comet. newspaper published
" johnson City. Tennessee. recurring
W" said nonresident defendant to an.
pear before the judge of our law court
on, or |" fore the third Monday In June,
i9l2. aud make defense TO said bill. or
the allegations thereof will be taken
as confessed and the cause set for hear.
ing az paric as to him,
j. L. HILBERT. Clerk,
Hy GEO. N. BARNES, d. C.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-06-13
Condolences.

Gwennie-Why did you refuse him
II he is such prudent man?
Gertie-He said he thought if he
got married he could save more mon
ey.-London Opinion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-19
BAD FOR UNDERWRITERS.

II is easy to understand and SYM
pathlze with Mr.. Munsey's complaint
that the Senate investigation has
frozen up" the pocietbooks of pos
sible contributors. ArmaGeddon is still
more than n fortnight off, and the most
expensive part Of the campaign is APP
preaching. The Election Day dough
bag" has to he filed, and who Is TO iill
it with poCketbooks in state Of con
gelatiOn? Watchers have 10 be hired
on Election Day, and even in the "ser-
vice Of the Lord" workers like 10 he
paid. As one Of the underwriters or
the Progressive party, Mr.. Munsey
must look forward 10 the prospects
with genuine concern and dlsapprove
heartily of anything which makes the
contributor button up his bank roll.
Senator Dixon testified few days ago
that when hard up he and his asso-
ciates went 10 Perkins But there is
n limit 10 Perkins, and unless some
one thaws out the pocketbooks they
will have "a 90 also TO Munscy ana
Finn and Hanna again and again be
fore Election Day.
1t is no wonder that Mr.. Munsey re
nounces his former stern views about
campaign contributions and wants
something done to make giving easier
and more pleasant, Now he would not
have any publicity about contributions.
The campaign contributor is a modest
soul and loves to do good by stealth.
He prefers not to let his left hand
know what his right hand doeth. Give
him a chance 10 indulge his generosity
unobtruslvely and he will put down his
name for 100000, but If 1t is going to
be "in the papers" and II he is going to
have a chance to appear before Sen
ate committee and tell all about 1t he
will cut his gift down to a modest
$1,000.
II is not every one who has the true
ArmageddOn spirit and who will lace
the prospects Of the witness stand Ike
our four bravest glvers, Messrs.
Hanna. Finn, Perkins and Munsey.
Courage is rare. Therefore Mr.. Mum
sey may rest assured that by the time
all the bills are settled he will no
longer have any occasion to feel like
81 mixer"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-19
SUFFERS GREAT STATESMEN"

Mr.. Sulzer now says he never had a
boss" but he acknowledged the author
itv Of BOSS" Croker when he was
Speaker of the Assembly, in 1893. "The
New York Evening Post quotes these
words from his statement at the end
Of the session: "All legislation came
from Tammany Hall and was dictated
"by that great statesman, Richard
Croker"
If the humble and useful tool or
Croker fulsomely praising that great
statesman" the Tammany boss, had
changed since the time when 1t was
made people might overlook this dec
laration Of political degradation. But
Mr.. Sulzer has ever since been faith
full servant of Tammany, supporting the
organization in the worst periods Of its
history. All its bosses I'm turn have
been sufficiently great statesmen for
Mr.. Sulzer not to question the wisdom
Of anything they did, except when they
sighted him. And even to-day he re-
CARDS Boss" Murphy as such a great
statesman that he relies upon his
help" I'm restoring the government to
the people"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-19
THE POWERS AND THE WAR.

The attitude Of the great powers Of
Europe toward the Balkan war is indi-
Gated in the note which was sent to
the governments Of the various Balkan
States shortly before the beginning Of
hostilitieS by Russia and Austria-Hun-
gary, acting as the manufactures Of the
others. This note consisted Of three
paragraphs, OF which the first simply
made the quite uneXceptiOnable decla-
ration that the powers strongly disap-
proved any measure likely to cause
breach Of the peace. The second prom
Used that, acting on the basis of the
Treaty Of Berlin, the powers would
take in hand" the realization of re-
forms in European Turkey, though such
reforms must in no way prejudice the
sovereignty OF the Sultan, and the pow
ers must be free TO engage IN "a further
collective consideration Of reforms"
TO this the obvious reply Of the Balkan
States is that TO take in hand" is not
necessarily TO execute; that 1t Is i'm
possible 10 conceive any real reforms
which would not in some way "preju-
dice the sovereignty of the Sultan"
and that since thirty-four years have
elapsed since the signing Of the Treaty
Of Berlin the powers have surely had
sufficient time for all necessary col
lective consideration of reforms" with
out any further delay for that purpose.
Since they have for thirty-fOur years
permitted the treaty TO remain an I'M
fulfilled dead letter, there is little hope
in talk now about taking the matter in
hand.
The third paragraph gives warning
TO the Balkan States that If war does
occur between them and the Ottoman
Empire they will not be permitted as
It's result to make "any modification Of
"the territorial status quo of Turkey
'in Europe" That is to say, If they
defeat Turkey they will not be permit
ted to enjoy the natural and legitimate
fruits Of their victory. There can be no
doubt Of the ability Of the powers to
enforce this decree. But the exquisite
irony of it is exhibited In the fact that
1t Is promulgated in behalf of a COM
pany Of powers every one of which has
at times modified the territorial status
quo" Of some other and weaker coun-
try at its own will and for its own
profit, and that II is directly put for.
ward by the two powers which have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-19
NEW YORK FROM THE SUBURBS.

A New Yorker says he supports family
OF seven on $40 so week and does not need
any more money. Probably he is connected
with the police force.--Clcyeland Leader
Chicago hotels do not propose to let New
York hostlerles make any more than they
do. so they are now charging for bread and
Union and Advertiser
Mention might be made Of the fact that
whether or not meat is cheaper in London
than In New York. the average English cit
izen cannot afford to eat II as often as the
average American.--Washingto star
New York theatrical circles are excited
over the production OF Tho New SIM" Any
thing new in the way OF sin is bound 10 stir
a town like New York. What Houston IL
looking for Is something new in the way OF
RICH teousness.-Houston Post.
Tho New York police conspiracy proves to
be deeper and wider than was believed.
Judge Gor has 10 be guarded now.-Phila-
delphia Record.
The strict suppression OF all cabaret shows
leads The New-York Tribune TO suggest that
the sun. OF human comfort would be greatly
increased II they were suppressed before
that hour. But does II reflect wha; n large
proportion Of the human race Is pathetioally
eager TO be amused? The survival Of sIan-
stick humor on the variety stage is proof
enough Of that.-Providence Journal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-19
FOLLY BREEDING VIOLENCE.

The administration Of Little Falls,
n. Y. is initiating the stupidity OF the
administration Of Lawrence, Mass, In
handling its strike. The refusal to
permit Mayor Lunn of Schenectady
and his Socialist allies to address the
strikers is based upon the alleged fear
that violence will result. The best
way to promote violence is to do what
the Little Falls authorities are doing
that IS, TO deny those who wish to adj
dress the strikers privileges which are
freely granted to others. Mayor Lunn
was arrested for attempting to speak
in a park after having been denied a
permit 20 speak there. A few days ago
Alessrs. Straus and Davenport were
permitted to speak in that park.
The result is that the Socialists ac-
cuse the Little Falls authorities Of
being under the control Of the mill
owners against whom the strike is dl-
rected. And whether the charge is just
or not, It is sure to be believed by the
strikers, seeing themselves discrimi-
mated against by the authorities. And
there IS nothing so likely to promote