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The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
FIGHT over RIGHT OF WAY
POSTAL TELEPHONE co. FILES AN.
SWER AND CROSS BILL.
Claim That Rival Company Inspired
Railway to Interfere With Postals
Right of Eminent Domain
Over Right of Way.

MISUNDERSTANDING s. 500 actual
and $1,aoo,ooo punitive damages, the
Postal Telegraph Company filed answer
and cross bill to the injunction recently
filed against that company and the Mis-
sissippi Telephone Company by the Gulf
and Ship Island Railroad Company,
wherein the two defendant companies
were restrained from stringing telegraph
wires along the right-of-way of the Gulf
and Ship Island from Jackson to Hatties
burg. The cross bill answers the various
counts in the original bill and alege
that the. Home Telephone Company ac-
quired a right of eminent domain over
the property and the Gull and Ship
Island railroad under condemnation pro-
ceedings and claim that this right was
obtained in the same way that the rail
road company claims got its rights be
fore the road was constructed. The tele-
phone company claims that having ac-
quired its rights in this way, it has a
perfect right to enter into contractural
relations with another company whose
use of its rights does not place an addi-
tional burden on the railroad company.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
MISSISSIPPI NEEDS
new BANKING LAW
A DOZEN FAILURES WITHIN PAST
YEAR POINT OUT WEAKNESS.
to the People Because of Lack of
Proper Bank Supervision.

Jackson.-The dozen or so bank
failures which have occurred in Missis-
sippi during the past twelve months or
so, and the trial, conviction and sentenc-
Ing to the penitentiary of men RESPONSE
Bile for their downfall; the number of
men who are now under Indictment or
who stand chance therefor, tend to
crystalline the attention of the state to
the absolute necessity for a more rigid
check on these institutions. The trend
of thought at the present time is to mold
q sentiment or rather a demand upon
the legislature to quit pickering over de-
tails, which prevented the enactment of
q bank supervision law in 1912, and get
together and pass a law creauing the po.
sition of bank examiner, backed up by
. clear, unequivocal law and regulations.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars, it is
asserted by those who have given the
subject attention, have been lost to the
people of the state, for the very reason
that there is no adequate system of SUI
pervision.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
ROAD LOSES CASE
WOMAN WINS PERSONAL DAMAGE
SUIT AGAINST 1. C. FOR $4,000.
Second Largest Verdict Ever Awarded
Against a Railroad Company in
Mississippi.

Brookhaven. - The most important
civil case before the court was that Of
Mrs. Leila McEwcn ct AL VS.. Illinois Cen
tral abroad CompanRy. Damages were
claimed for causing the death of Miss
Ruby McEwcn, 13 years of age.
The young lady at the time of the ac-
cident was crossing the railroad tracks
and passed behind one passing train just
at the moment another train, going in
the opposite direction, came down the
track. 1t was alleged that the engineer
of the incoming train was leaning out of
the cab window, trying to converse with
an employe on the outgoing train at the
time the young lady was killed, and that
the cause OF fer death was due to the
carclcssncSs of the engineer. The plain
tifs sued for 100000, and verdict for
$4,000 was given by the jury.
This is the largest verdict ever given
against a railroad company in the state
of Mississippi.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
NEW DRAINAGE DISTRICT.
Yazoo-Coldwater Citizens Organize at
Marks.

Marks.-Thc Iazoo-C Coldwatcr drainage
district was organized here by a decree
of the chancery court. The proposed plan
will call for a complete diversion of the
Coldwater river into Horn Lake and tho
main canal will be about Is miles in
length. This district will involve more
than 350,000 acres of the very fine lands
which lie in parts OF Tunca, DeSoto, Pa
nola, Tate, Quitman and Coahoma ccun-
ties.
This is considered the most important
drainage proposition that has ever been
put under way in this state, and, ac-
cording to the Morgan Engineering com
pany, will cost 81, 100000. The atten-
tion of the entire delta is to be conferred
on this movement, as all land owners
will in all probability receive much ben.
eft therefrom.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
BOY SHOULD LEARN TO SHOOT
Senator Johnson of Alabama Encourages
Rifle Practice

Washington.-"I once saw whole
brigade fire at crippled Confederate
crossing an open field to escape the Union
forces, with no greater loss than hole
in his clothes and considerable acceer-
alton of his speed" said Senator Joseph
+. Johnston of Alabama in making q fa-
vorable report to the Senate on bill to
encourage rifle practice and promote a
patriotic spirit among the citizens and
youths of the United States.
SIT may be proper to state said SEN
ator Johnston who is something of a
humorist, "that this Confederate soldier
did not either regret or complain of any
want of craftsmanship on the part of his
friends, the enemy"
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
STATE SCHOOLS FARE WELL
$35, 100000 Received by 81 Universities
Last Year.

Washnston.-ApproNimatcly S35,ooo,.
600 represents the total working income
state universities and other state aided
institutions of higher education during
the last year, according to a bulletin is
sued Dy the Federal Bureau of Educa-
ton Of this sum the federal government
states $lS,00O,000. The regular current
income of most of these institutions
from public appropriations represents -
definite capitalization Of about $780,
100000
The years income passed the $2,O0O,-
0O0-mark in the case OF the Universities
of Illinois, with $2,363,297.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Appeal From Flood Sufferers.

Jackson.-A pitiful appeal for help on
behalf of flood sufferers near Beulah,
where the waters of the Mississippi river
are pouring through a big gap in the
levee, has reached the governors office.
1t was from Mrs. w. j. Terrell, wife of
merchant at Bellisle, small town in
the vicinity. The writer told of the
need OF boats, tents and food, saying
that many people had fled from the
tower floors of buildings to the lofts to
escape the waters, and that unless aid
coon reached them there would be great
suffering.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Crop Investment Association.

Natchez.--Mr. p. ?. Garner, state
agent for Sout9 Mississippi, represent.
ing the federal department of farmers
cooperative demonstration work, is
starting the ball rolling in the direction
OF county crop improvement association.
A Chicago firm has appropriated one
hundred thousand dollars to be divided
among the first one hundred county crop
improvement associations, one of the
conditions being that the county raise
one thousand dollars for the work, the
amount to be paid in two years.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
THE SOLID SOUTH BROKEN
North Carolina's Action May Insure Di
rect Election of Senators.

Washington.-4Of deep significance, be-
cause of its bearing upon the probable
fate of the proposed constitutional
amendment providing for the direct elec-
tion OF senators by the people, is the
fact reported to the state department
officially that the legislature of North
Carolina had given its approval to the
proposition.
1t had been freely predicted that the
Southern States unanimously would re-
ject the proposed amendment, because
of its implied extension of federal. au
thority over the state elections.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Can See Inaugural for $76.10.

Jackson.-The actual necessary ex.
pesnes OF a member of Gov. Brewers
staff who attends the inaugural cere-
monies in Washington in Mrach will be
$76.l0, according to an estimate made
by teen. Fridge, and embodied in
circular letter he has sent to all of
the members of the staff.
The adjutant general said that 4he
prospects were that all of the staff men,
bers would accompany Gov. Brewer to
Washington, while several of the mum.
ber would take their wives.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
JURISDICTION DEFINED.
Health Officers Cannot Prevent Attend.
ance From Tubercular Homes.

Jackson.-That local health officers or
school trustees in the state of Missis-
sippi have no authority to exclude from
attendance at the public schools chill
dfen from homes infected with tuber-
culosis upon the ground of infection
alone, is the effect of an opinion rem
dered to the state board of health by
the attorney generals department. The
case was handled by Assistant Attorney
General George H. Ethridge, who cites
the constitutional provision guaranteeing
to every educable child, under the age of
s1 years, the right and privilege of free
school education.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
SCURF ON BABY'S HEAD

Campbell, Va.-"I used Cu6a
Soap and Ointment for scurf on |
baby's head and they made q compt
cure. It came on her head soon y
birth. It broke out in pimples
itche6 and she would scratch II
cause sores to form. Her head
very sore and her hair fell out
punches. She was very cross andh
full and could not sleep at might
tried many remedies, all failed, ths
tried Cuticura Soap and Ointment
they commenced to heal at once
put the Cuticura Ointment on, and
half hour after washed her head :
the Cuticura Soap. I used them
month and she was cured entifa
(Signed) Mrs. w. B. McMullen. y
8. 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment
throughout the world. Sample OF
free with 32-p. Skin Book. Ad6
postcard "Cuticura, Dept L, Bos'a
Adv. -
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Early History of State.

Jackson.-The law students of Mill
saps College listened to an able and in
teresting address by Judge Richard F.
Reed of the Mississippi supreme court on
the subject, "The History of the Orig
inal Settlement of Mississippi; It's Gov
ernment and Laws"
The address was given close attention
BY large body of students. Judge Reed
rs considered an authority on early court
history in this state, having for many
years made a close study of the subject.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
To Pop Corn,

Very often corn will not pop q'
ly, even over a very hot fire. i
will put the corn to be popped
sieve and pour cold water over "
allowing the water to stand on
corn, 1t will not only pop quickly
the open kernels will be larger
lighter and more flaky than the5
erwise would have been.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
STAFF FOR REUNION.
Adjutant-General Names Sponsors and
Other Honorable Positions.

Columbus. .-Adit. Zen. f. T. Sykes, of
Columbus, Miss, chief of staff, Army of
Tennessee Department, United Confeder-
ate Veterans, issued general order No. 2,
which appoints the general staff, personal
staff and sponsoral staff for George P.
Harrison, lieutcnant-general commanding
this division.
Gen. Sykes states that advices re-
ccived are to the effect that splendid
representations from all parts of the
southland will be in Chattanooga for the
gathering. He anticipates a successful
reunion.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Governors to Meet.

Jackson.-Governo Brewer and Gov
ernor Hall of Louisiana will have their
first meeting when during the week of
February Is these two gentlemen will
meet at the Great Southern Hotel at
Guifport, where each will be guests. Both
governors will be accompanied to Gulf.
port by = party of personal friends and
Manager Driver of the Great Southern
will arrange several social functions to
be held while the two chief executives are
present.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
That Headlight Statute.

Jaokson-Litigation in Mississipn,
concerning the law passed requiring the
railroads OF the state to place electric
headlights on all locomotives has DUR.
posely been delayed for the reason that
the question of similar statute passed
by the Georgia lawmakers will doubt.
less be passed upon by the United
States supreme court within the next
sixty days.
Attorneys prefer to ascertain what the
supreme court will decide in the Georgia
case, before proceeding further.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
The Real Villain.

Are you the villain of this trou,|
asked the baggageman who was
ding theatrical trunks. NO." rsiI
the youth with black, curly hair
used to be, but the real villain b
treasurer of the company, and BY
time he must be about f1ve hunt
miles on his way to somewhere vsI
Washington Star.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Friendly Blow.

Louis Brownlow, Washington %
paper man, paused in a drug stoF'
Greensboro, N. c., not so long asa
ask for a match. While he was y
young colored chap came rum
in with a big cash the whole leu
Of his skull, and apparently a -
deal put out about some accident
had befallen him.
What's happened to you?" o.
Brownlow. excitedly but sympatD''
ally.
"A friend hit me with a hatcp
replied the bleeding stranger.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Will Raise Better Cattle,

Jackson.-Farmers in this state are
becoming interested in the various
breeds of improved cattle, and num-
Der OF registered bulls of the Hereford,
Holstein and Jersey breeds have been
purchased in the past few months. 1t
is hoped that these excellent varieties
of cattle will soon displace the scrubs
now so much in evidence.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Boy Stabs Teacher.

Paragould, Ark.-Angry because the
teacher had ordered him to remain in
at recess as penalty for an infraction
of the rules of the school, Lewis Turner.
a siNteen-year-old boy, made vicious
assault with a pocket knife on Prof.
Kerr, inflicting one wound on the teach
er's hand and another and more dan
gerous one on the body under the right
arm.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Ratify Popular Elections

Lansing, Mich.-By unanimous vote
the lower house of the Michigan lesis-
lature ratified the amendment TO the
federal constitution providing for the
election of United States senators bv
popular vote.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
MAY NOT MAKE A CROP,
Looks Like an Impossibility to Repai
the Crevasse at Beulah.

1oeAho ~<thS GA AhipooSiDiiily " nv PoiA
the Crevasse at Beulah.
According to engineers who have vis-
tied the scene, the most serious phase
of the crevasse at Beulah, which is now
inundating thousands of acres of the
most fertile lands in the delta, is the
improbability of getting the gap closed
prior to the second flood stage of the
year, which may be expected from sixty
to ninety days hence.
These engineers say that, with tho
river certain to rise steadily during the
current week, no human power can pre-
vent steady widening of the crevasse; !;
that the ends of the levee cannot be
successfully tied, owing to the large
amount of fresh earth recently placed
in position.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Conservation of Forests.

Jackson.-The Mississippi Experiment
Station has issued an appeal for the con-
servation of forest resources in this state.
According to the statement made this
state consumes three times as much tim
Der per year as is naturally replaced. 1t
is estimated that with the proper conser-
vation the cut could be increased and the
replacement would be much more rapid
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Democrat to Senate

Trenton, n. 1.-The two houses of tho
state legislature, voting rately, elect
ed former Congressman William Hughes
(Dem.) of Paterson, United States SEN
ator to succeed Frank O. Briggs (RepD.
whose term expires March 4, next.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Golf Tournament.

Gulfport.-Golfers of seven state.
participated in the formal inaugural of
the season of 1913 at the Mississippi
Coast Country Club, located on the
Riviera of America, midway between
Gulfp0rt and biloxi. Twelve of the par.
Elephants were members of the club while
the remainder claimed allegiance to
California, Louisiana, Illinois, Indiana,
Colorado, New York and others, the ma.
jority of whom were spending few
weeks in Gulfport, enjoying the delight.
full climate dor who hthis section is
noted.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Struggled Booze in Coffin

Fort Smith, Ark.-L. S. Billings Of
Muskogee, an undertaken who pleaded
guilty in the United States court to y
charge of attempting to smuggle liquor
into Oklahoma in coffins, was sentenced
V year and half in the penitentiary.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Farmers Get Busy.

Hattiesburg.-Following up the work
OF the short course on farming at the
Normal College, farmers and business
men organized the Farmers Improve
ment Association. The purposes of this
organization are to promote the growth
Of better horses, cows, hogs and poul-
try and to encourage farming on more
intensive scale. In the future better
grade OF seed corn will be planted, fer
eiiizers adpted to the growth of GER.
esin plants will be used, and better farm
ing implements.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Hits Mountain Ton.

Los Angeles.-Tom McLain, an aero.
naut, escaped death miraculously when
his balloon hit the pinnacle of Mount
Wilson, 5000 feet up, and sent him
sprawing on the rocks just below tho
crest of the mountain.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Fine Cattle on Exhibition.

Holly Springs.-One Of the most inter.
esting features of this agricultural school
was the exhibition and judging of live
stock by experts, Drs. Smith and Lloyd
Of the agricultural college. For judging
purposes Herefords, Ang-s ana Jerseys,
owned by different parties in this coun-
ty, were used. 1t is generally conceded
that this display of cattle could not be
sxcelled anywhere in this state.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Convicts to Filters.

Jackson.--Gov. Brewer instructed the
superintendent of penitentiary to dis.
patch force of state convicts to Filters
Landing, where, according to reports to
him, there are signs of levee trouoble.
The force which was sent to Beulah to
help hold the line at that pon. ha'
been returned to Parchman,
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Talks Poultry Raising.

Hattiesburg-J. X. Morrison, "pro.
fessor of chickens and eggs" at the A.
and M. College, opened the exercises at
the Normal College in the discussion OF
Poultry Raising on the Farm"
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Older Boys Conference.

OIuer Boys Conference.
Greenwood. - Extensive preparations
are being made by the executive depart
ment of the North Mississippi's Older
Boys Conference, new institution in
Mississippi, which will hold its first an.
nual session in Greenwood, March Z, 8
and 8, 1913, when it's organization will
be perfected
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
State Money Protected.

Jackson.-The state of Mississippi had
$s,14s.42 on deposit in the Bank of Le-
flore, in Greenwood, that failed. The
sum Is covered by surety bonds, and tb
state will not lose it.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Masons to ay Cornerstone.

Poplarville.-The Grand odge of Mis-.
sissippi F. and A. NJ. has accepted the
invitation to lay the cornerstone of the
new girls dormitory of the Pearl River
County Agricultural High Scnool.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Changes on Y. & M, v.

Vicksburg.-J. w. Kern, assistant civil
engineer of the New Orleans division of
the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railroad,
has been transferred to the st. Louis
division of the Illinois Central Railroad
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
HIuher Up,

Il suppose you have tried mot1'
judge" he asked. .
mo, have not" replied the "
but have tried a lot of people
have."-Pathf1ndsr.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Big Deal Pending.

Vicksburg.-A land deal involving
100000 is pending. A number of valu-
able plantations in Warren, Sharkey and
Isaquena counties are involved The
prospective purchasers are British capi.
talists, who intend to grow cotton on
large scale.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
CONSTIPATION

Munyon's Paw-Paw
Pills are unlike all 9TH
er laxatives or cathar-
tics. They coax the
liver into activity by
gentle methods, they
do not scour; they do
not grippe; they do not
weaken; but they do
start all the secretions
of the liver and stom-
ach in a way that soon
puts these organs in a
healthy condition and
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Live Stock Inspector.

Jackson.--Neely Waycaster has been
appointed inspector Of live stock by the
state live stock sanitary board, and the
chairman of the board, Commissioner of
Agriculture H. E. Blakeslee, has given
him instructions to see that the live
stock regulations are strictly enforced.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
abor Agents Busy.

Hazlehurst.-Much dissatisfaction is
being expressed by farmers and business
men in having large number of labor
agents working in this county inducing
labor to leave this section,
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Reeves Not Guilty.

Gulfport.-The jury in the case of
William Reeves, former sheriff of Har.
rlson county, charged with the embez,
element of $s,342.62 of state funds, re.
turned a verdict of not guilty.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06

No. -
Mrs. Plodgitt gets all her -
from Paris"
"She doesn't get her French -
from there"
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06

corrects constipation. Munyon's Paw-Paw
Pills are tonic to the stomach. liver and
nerves. They invigorate instead of weaken:
they enrich the blood instead of impover-
ishing it: they enable the stomach to get all
the nourishment from food that is put into
it Price IS cents All Druggists.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Yarn Mill Success.

Yazoo City.-The Yazoo Yarn Mil
has experienced such satisfactory bus.
iness that it has been found necessary
to spend several thousand dollars in new
machinery and other improvements.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Earnings Decreas.

Jackson.-There was a decrease of
500, 1888 in the net operating revenue
of the New Orleans and Northeastern
railroad during the quarter ending De-
cember 81, 1912, over the preceding
three months.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-06
Prefers a Bio Ton.

Customer want a ton Of coal.
Dealer-Yes, sir. What size?
Customer--Well, if it's not asking
too much, I'd like to have 1000
pound ton.
The Cecil Whig., 1913-09-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Cecil county. has obtained from The Orphans
Court of Cecil county, letters of Administration
on the personal estate Of
LUCIUS G.. WHITE.
late of said county deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated.
on or before the 9TH day of March, 1914,
they may otherwise, by law, be excluded from
all benefit OF said estate. All indebted 10 said
estate requested to make immediate payment
to the subscriber. Given under my hand this
9th day of September, 1913
ROSE c. WHITE,
Administrative of Lucius 6. White, dee d.
sept l3, 5ts Test: Thomas b. Miller, Register.
The Cecil Whig., 1913-09-13
Notice to Creditors

This is to give notice that the subscribers, of
Cecil County, have obtained from the Orphans
Court of said county, letters testamentary on the
personal estate of
SAMUEL J. BROWN,
late of said county deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers
thereof, duly authenticated
on or before the 5th day OF February 1914
they may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. All indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate payment to the
subscriber.
Given under our hands and seals this 4th day
of August, 1918.
III. KIRK BROWN,
$. EARL BROWN,
Exrs. of Samuel J. Brown, deceased.
Test:-Thos b. Miller, Register aug 10, SITS
The Cecil Whig., 1913-09-13
Notice to Creditors

This is to give notice that the subscribers of
Cecil county, have obtained from the Orphans
Court of said county, letters testamentory on the
personal estate of
JOB ENGLAND,
late of said county deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated
on or before the 18th day Of February 1914.
otherwise, they may by law be excluded from
all benefit of said deceased's personal estate.
All indebted to said estate are requested to make
immediate pa, ment to the subscribers. Given
under our hands and seals this litl day of
August, 1918.
CHARLES c. ENGLAND,
HOWARD Il. ENGLAND.
Exrs. of Job England, deceased.
aug 10, 5ts Test: Thomas b. Miller, Register.
The Cecil Whig., 1913-09-13
THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER | 8
at $40 O'Clock.

Boys of the Seventh and Eighth
Grades and the High School should
report at Memorial Hall at 80 O'Clock
on the morning of Satur, ay, September
Goth for classification. Regular school
work will begin on September 25th
at s 80 O'Clock sept l3, 1t