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The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
FIGHT FEDERAL CONTROL.
Senators Bankhead and Thomas Argue
Against Water Power Bill.


ngton.-Opponents OF the plan
for federal control, supervision and tax
atlon OF water power grants opened their
attacks on the Connecticut river dam bill
III the senate with assertions that the
government has 10 rights in the waters
OF local streams under which il can
grant privileges or exact returns from
water power companies.
Senators Bankhcad OF Alabama and
Thomas of Colorado held the floo!
throughout the day in opposition to the
bill.
Sendtr Thomas. in opposing the bill.
made his maiden speech in the senate.
He declared that the real purpose of the
bill was to increase the energy of the
Connecticut river and to grant fran
ehisa to private corporation organized
und"" the laws OF that state.
Senator Thomas further declared that
there was monopoly Of water power in
this country, which was ovcrcapitalizcd
and charged cNorbitamt prices for IL
power.
'Such Il monopoly has been made pos
>ible by the enactment of such legsia.
ton As this" said Senator Thomas. I'VE
are reaching Il point where we are leg
i~lAtIng for dollar sovereignty to 90
hand in hand with dollar diplomacy
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
Weevils Damage Cotton in Delta,

Jackson.-'rhere is no prospect that
the boil weevi drpredations in the
Delta will not equal those in other sec
tlonS of the cotton belt, according to
DR.. W. D. Hunter, entomologst OF the
United States department of agricult.
ure, in charge of Southern field crop in
vestigations.
DR.. Hunter attaches little seriousness
to the thtory that cold weather will min.
imlze the ravages OF the pest; that the
weevil has advanced to northward
stage where its work will be essened be-
cause of, climatic conditions. He says
that for the past three seasons the Wee
vii has been checked by low tempera-
lures, and the insects are having u hard
time, adapting themselves so that they
will be able to breed in considerable
numbers north of Nicksburg, but at the
same time it is evident that process
of adaptation is going on, and more
hardy weevils are being developed each
season. This naturally will result in ID
race of weevils which will be able to
undergo lower temperatures than the in
sect has hitherto experienced.
1t is also the belief of DR.. Hunter
that the humidity of the Delta coun'
try will act as an advantage to the wee.
vii rather than as a detriment.
The humidity prevents the drying out
of the squares when they fall to the
ground and it is through the rapid dry
ing of fallen squares that millions OF
weevils are killed each year.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
PLANNING A BIG MEETING
Literary Societies at cole Miss, Wy,
Celebrate.

Celebrate.
Ja'kson,-prof. j. W. Bell and p,o,
nooer' loFrey, two of the ablcst nas.
oefs OF the University of ,,iss;,";. "'
nacu''E, We're visitors at the cspita ana pp,
received cordial greeting from thair Iair
many friends here. '''' ''e'r
Inc two educators report that III.
WORK Is progressing splendidlv IN w nI,
nepssments at the university. over 400
s'"oeh's are enrolled, good progress !.
"e'hs made on the new building and
'"e institution generally is in spIendid
shape. =" 'p'e"ulo
The literary societies at the rpivars;+r
are preparing for joint meeting on ths
'Sa OF February which promises 10 be a
se'y notable occasion. During the fore
noon there will be celebration of tbo
s'Xty-third anniversary of the Hermao,n
society. In the afternoon PROGRAM
Will be rendered under the ausnices of
the Daughters OF the American Reyolu.
lloh, and at 1880 p. m. Mr.. G. J. p
Mooney, editor of the Commercial An
peal VIII deliver lecture on Journal
Ism. IL IS expected that there will bs
large attendance from other points in
the state.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
ON COTTON PLANTING.
Prof. Kicks of Agricultural College Gives
Results of Experiments,

Agricultural College Ricks, of
the College Experiment Station, has
been doing some interesting work in de-
termlning the width of rows for cotton.
The general idea that has prevailed is
That the rows should be very wide apart,
especially under boil weevll conditions.
he found III 1911 that the cotton
painted in threefOot rows made the lar
sest yield. In 1912 the yield is slightly
IN favor of the three and one-half-foot
foss' In 1911 the yield in three-foot
rows was 1926. Three aud half-foot
rows LASS, four and one-half-foot rows
l,S46 and tive-foot rows 1921. In 1912
'ne helds had few weevils.
Earliness plays an important part now
IN The production of cotton. He finds in
DIS plot work that threcsfoot rows gave
Spe heaviest yield on the first picking.
Almost the same results have been
'0uhd at the Delta Experiment Station
and the work OF the Louisiana and Texas
apartment Stations practically confirm
these tests.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
BREWER ASKS RELIEF.
Appeals to Washington-Hears Condi.
tionS Worse in Flood Area

Jackson.-1'ov. Brewer is anxiously
awaiting reply to message sent to
Washington asking if the $1,000 left
over from last years appropriation could
be used now for relief of distressed ref
ugees in the overflowed sections of the
Mississippi delta. He also sent mes
sage to Congressman Humphreys. ask
ing what could be done as conditions
IN the overflowed region make it mat
ter OF extreme emergency, needing imme-
diate relief.
The governor has appealed to SEN
ators Williams and Percy, advising them
ne was informed conditions were worse
than they ever were in any previous over.
How, and it succor was not immediately
Forthcoming the consequences would be
distressing.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
WEBB BILL PASSES SENATE.
Liquor Shipments Bill Passed by House
Substituted for Senate Bill.

, Washington. = The senate Monday
pasesd The Webb liquor bill, already
passed by the house. as substitute iGr
the kcnyom->hcppard bill. '''
The Webb blF would prohibit Ship
m"nts Of intoxicating liquors from one
state'to another when intended to be re-
c"ivcd or sold in violation of the law
OF the state to which the shipment is
made.
Friends of thr legislation now will
seek to have the house concur in, the
senate bin. which differs from the bill
passed by the house only in slight meas:
are. Should that be done, the bills will
not be considered in conference, but the
measure passed by the senate will GO
to the president for his signature. .
The substitution of the Webb bill for
the kenyon-Shrppard bill came at the
close of prolonged debate and wis by
viva voce vote, no roll call being de-
mandcd.
Senator Sheppard during the day had
failed TO get unanimous consent for the
substitution of the Webb bill for the
measure OF which he was joint author.
Senator Kenyon, co-author of the sen
ate BILL closed the debate by asking that
the Webb bill be substituted as the or
der of the day and did not permit the
voting on the Webb bill as an independ-
ent measure.
The voting was first upon the perfcc-
tion of the kcnyon-Shcppard bill. BY II
vote of 81 to %, the senate agreed to
the committee amendment, adding see
ton to the bill which provided in terms
that intoxicating liquors should become
boundaries.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
MISSISSIPPI FUND is CUT.
Storm of Protest Follows Action lof Sen.
ate Committee.

Washington. - The subcommittee OF
the commerce committee of the Senate
has cut the appropriation for thc Missi,.
sippl river from S6,0OO,OOO as it passed
the house; to S5,000,OOO, and the friend,
On the lower river aic consequently very
mulch disturbed over the situation. Sen
ator Percy OF Mississippi, ,bring'a ,hcm-
Der OF the commerce committee OF the
Senate, is going to make Il desperate et-
thisappEnpriation, ami unless this. is done
a fight will be,made on the tloor OF the
Senate. H..
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
GnVERNOR MERCIFUL
TO TONY HUGCINS
COMMITTEES HIS DEATH SENTENCE
= TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT.
n Hanged, Huggins Would Have Been
First White Man Given Death Pen
4 alty in Pike County in Memory
of Present Generation.

Jackson.-Toney Huggins, the first
white man sentenced to die on the gal,
lous for murder committed i'll Pike coun-
" within recollection OF the present
g,ueration, will not die by the hands OF
the sheriff of Pike county.
His sentence has been commuted to
Gfe Imprisonment. This is the effect If
proelamation issued by Gov. Brewer
10 grant the commutation to life i'm
pisonment as prayed tor by Huggns'
counsel, family and friends. The procla.
nation was issued to Sheriff Quin of
Pike county, and the executive signature
had not been affixed to the document,
which had been dictated. Attorney r.
". Cutrer, who was present when Gov.
Brewer announced his determination,
was flashing the information to the Mag
pola courthouse and Jail.
Gov. Brewer, in Il letter to Attorney
Frank Lee, chief counsel for Huggins,
after signing his commutation, declared
that, with all the carnestness of his
soul, he had faithfully, prayeriulIy and
carefully studied the record and all the
facts which he could CLEAN concerning
the ease of Toney Higgins, and believed
that the ends OF justice would be met by
commutation of the sentence; that it
is not absolutely necessary for the good
Of society that he should be hanged"
and "as am opposed to hanging man
unless it is absolutely necessary for the
good Of society,"
According to the mandate Of the su-
preme court, it, affirming the lower
court, Higgins was to have been exc
cnted next Friday, February 21, about
Il months after killing Howard Givens
in McComb, following an assault by the
deceased earlier in the day.
Concluding his letter to Mr.. Lee, Gov.
Brewer Observed Il hope this course
will not cripple nor weaken the enforce
ment of the law in your district or in
the state. / appreciate that this is
matter about which great mistake
might be made, and | have thought it
over very carefully. | have decided that
If it is possible for me to make mis-
take in connection with the case, or com
nit an error, | will err on the side OF
mercy"
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
MAKE FIGHT on BATTLESHIPs
democrats Decide That They Must
Economic.

NaShington.-Ec economy differences
among the House Democrats reached ,ha
leaders OF the Democratic ,nlc and et-
iorts were made to recolcic the far-
tions, which threaten to prccipita,c 4
struggle over tn" naval appropriation
OH, with two battlcship provision, when
1t appears on the floor.
Speaker Champ Clark, Majority Leader
Underwood and Representative Fitzycr-
aid, chairman OF the appropriations cont
mlttee, conferred over the entire annro.
Pl'al'oh situation for the session, ana
VII. Fitzgerald told the leaders in no I'M
certain term, that the appropriations
were mounting to much larger figure
than had been anticipated.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
Public Health Costs.

Washington,-An aggregate of $19,.
s00,0s6 is expended annually by the gov
ernment to maintain the public health
service OF the various departments, ac-
cording to a statement forwarded to the
Senate by the secretary Of the treasury.
The statement is made in compliance
with the terms of resolution INTRODUCED
by Senator Works and adopted by tn
Senate. The health division of the war
department is maintained at an annual
cost of Sa,74 900, and that Of the navy
at a cost of S3,730,522, and that of tia
agricultural department at S3,S99,202.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
WHAT
CONGRESS is DOING
$s4, 585,62s IN ARMY BILL.
~'''"''tee Increased Appropriation and
Reports to Senate,

"'shlngton.-Carrying total arpro.
pflat'on of S94, ,5S5,6aS, the army ,nr,.
pr'ation bill was reported to the >enoto
from the committee on military affairs
he committee increased the allowances
made by the House to the extent ,f
$6S0,450.
y number OF amendments in in. sb,no
OF legislation were added most ;,,rnr-
'ant OF which provides for chan,es y,
the method of appointment and ronst;tn.
''o' ol courts-martial along the lines of
all independent bill which PASSED IN.
senate recently. The Manchu law, so.
Called requiring the presence OF officers
Win their commands. was so amended
as to provide that service perGoynpl as
resImental, battalion or squadron s,,Y
oiilrer, should be construed as service
win the troops. Another amendment
providing for the return to service OF Of
n'eFS VINO have been retired ior physical
o'saollity upon recovery was inserted
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
Model Boy Found.

William Allen White, the Kansas
newspaper man, says that the model
boy, SO long sought by all Sunday
school superintendents, has been
found. The discovery was made quite
by accident by baseball fan while
discussing with class of ten-year-
old boys, in Sunday school. the ques-
tlon Of Sunday amusements.
Now what is there healthy boy
can do on Sunday afternoon?" in
quired the fan, blandly, even while
his wayward thoughts dwelt Oh the
Fascinating baseball game. What do
you think, Henry?"
Without blinking an eyelid Henry
replied, Read the Bible and pray
Hearst's Magazine.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
Bank Will Pay More of Loss.

Jackson.-il'hc receivers of the detunrt
Mississippi Bank and Trust Company,
which failed in this city about fifteen
months ago, expect to be able to pay
anot her small dividend to creditors with
in the next sixty days. The status OF
the reeeivership shows, however, that
there will be nothing whatever lrlt tor
stockholders after the depositors have
been paid and the latter class cannot
hone to realize the full amount OF th'F
deposits.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
MAY ELECT POSTMASTERS.
New Postoffce Bill Proposes Primarieo
In Amendment.

Washington.-Primary elections for
the selection of fourth-class postmasters
are provided for in an amendment to The
postofficc appropriation bill, which tho
Senate committee on postoffices added
to that measure The consideration OF
the bill was completed by the committee
but on account Of the necessity OF gath
eriup information relating to some OF the
chances. the bill was withheld from the
Senat
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
EXTRA SESSION IN MARCH.
Underwood's Committee Will Report
Earlier Than Expected.

Observation-Disclosures that the
ways and means committee probably will
be ready to report schedule A OF the new
tariff bill by March II may cause Presi'
de,t. Elect Wilson to convene the Sixty
third Congress in extraordinary session
before April /. as he is said to have
originally intended to do. 1t was stated
tonight that Mr.. Wilson has advise,
Chairman Underwood of the ways and
means committee of his willingness to
convene Congress rs soon as his com
Mi tee is ready to report.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
oaern Farming in Tate.

4 i, Gvu"ater.--A ~ report has been issued
w. H. Fisher, commissioner of ag-
a''"fe ss,a Tor Tate county, showing the
4. "ee and yield of both corn and cot
NJ worked under his direction during
5tto,., PAST year. Report was made on
a., ss,s,eight acres of cotton, yielding So
ser. Pounds, or an average of 1,226 per
sc,a. me highest yield for single
H.. was l,643 pounds. The yield on
NJ. s''hree acres OF corn was 61 bushels
a,re' The best single acre was 125
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
Lumber Plant Working Full Time. 80.

Lumber Plant Working Full Time. 80.
Jacsson.-Littla change has been NOT
cd in the lumber situation in TINS TER
ritory during the past week. Demand
continues excellent, and all plants are
working full time with the exception ot
those which have been affected BY the
recent heavy rains or by the floods in
the Delta. The car shortage at most
points is now but u memory, though
slight delay in getting box emptles on
the Alabama 4 Vicksburg is reported,
due 10 the heavy fertilizer shipments at
this time Of the year,
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
Grants Requisition.

.Jackson.-Governo Brewer upon The
request of Meridian authorities, granted
a reouisition for W. S. Sherman, VINO,
it is alleged, recently skipped out OF
Meridian with about $1,000 worth OF Jew
erv and diamonds that he bought from
merchants and for which he tailed 10
nav, and who is under arrest III Chicago
The specific charge in the affidavit "
obtaining goods under false pretence"'
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
p. C. White Guilty.

Greenwood. One of the most lmpor-
taut cases that has been disposed OF IN
the LeRore county circuit court tor many
terms was brought to close when the jury
in the case of state VS.. p. {. Whlte
announced their verdict. The case was
first tried at the November, 1912, term
of court and resulted in mlstrlal.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
Negfo Obtains Pardon.

!, vpon the recommendation of the trial
Ivy, the district attorney and a long
MI VI petitioners, Governor Brewer has
eu pardon to Tom Gordon, col
n. 0i Madison county, who was serv-
HE term on a convict farm for
loao aer He was sentenced in January,
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
QUIAINE and lROH-TnE MOST
EFFECTUAL GENERAL TONIC
in Tasteless form. The Quioine drives
out Malaria and the Iron builds up
the System. For Adults and
Children.

You know what you are taking when
you take GROVES TASTELESS chill
TONIC, recognized for 80 years through
out the South as the standard Malaria,
Chill and Fever Remedy and General
Strengthening Tonic. 1t is as strong as
the strongest bitter tonic, but you do not
taste the bitter because the ingredients
do not dissolve in the mouth but do dis
solve readily in the acids Of the stomach.
Guaranteed by your Druggist. We mean
it, Soc.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
Exact. Copy of Wrapper
Astonished the Bishop.

1t was an English youngster who so
thoroughly surprised the kindly bish-
'op whom he had been directed to ad.
dress as "My lord"
How old might you be, my child?"
asked the stately if smiling ecclesias-
tic
my God, I'm n" the frightened
child replied.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
MLARY ORDINANCE KNOCKED OUT
meridian Rejects First Measure From
Commission.

Commission.
Aerldlan.--rhe people of Meridian
~ ~ 'he stamp of disapproval on the sal
a's ordnance for the mayor and two
+, ,,Onm'ssloners, when the measure was
.vs' M Oy an overwhelming majority. The
.o'e on the ordinance stood 80 for and
gp0 M asSlnst, losing by a majority of 272.
1Ae total vote polled was exactly 900,
" ~ ABOUT so per cent of that pol!cd in
ne last election.
fne salary ordinance was the first
,4fas''re put before the people under the
commission government which went
~ eject on January 8. At Il mass
Iee'lhg' H. when the mayor and two coun-
s"'neh were sworn in, the salaries were
s.Aeu ny vote of the meeting. The
9'or to receive $4,000 and the council
''n N5,a00 per annum.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
RELIEVES PAIN and HEALS
At The SAME TINE
The Wonderful. Old Reliable Dr.. Poter's
Antiseptic Healing OIL Prevents Blood
Poisoning. An Antiseptic Surgical
Dressing discovered by an Old
K. R. Surgeon.

Thousands Of families know it already,
and trial will convince you that DIR.
PORTER'S ANTISEPT1C HEALING
OIL is the most wonderful remedy ever
discovered for Wounds, Burns, Old Sores,
Ulcers, Carbuncles, Granulated Eye Lids,
Sore Throat, Skin or Scalp Diseases and
all wounds and external diseases whether
slight or serious. Continually people are
finding new uses for this famous old
remedy. Guaranteed by your Druggist.
We mean it. 25c. Soc. &1.0O
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20

The reason man can't help loving
girl like a lunatic is she could help
him not to, only that's the way she
wants him to do it.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
viii Dawn Upon Him Some Dav,

viii Dawn Upon Him Some Day.
"Oh, yes; Jack adores me; I've
known it for weeks"
Then what's bothering you?"
whats bothering me, Why, I've
got to wait for him to find it OUT
Boston Evening Transcript.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20

The devil considers it safe to sleep
In the church where the preaching
keeps nobody awake.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20
Natural Result.
THAT girl rings true"
of course. She is a fine belle"

TO CURE SORE THROAT IN ONE DAY
Spray mop the throat with that wonderful anti
septic and old reliable remedy. DIR. PORTERS
ANTlSEPTIC HEALING OIL. 25c, &c, Sl.UO
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20

No sprinter can get over the ground
fast enough to overtake the golden
opportunity that has escaped.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20

The man who stands on the prom
Use OF God lives in the land of prom
Use.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20

1t is the size of mans heart that
counts, not the size of his head.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20

There is nothing a man will do
with so little encouragement as fish
ing.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and invig-
crate stomach, ,liverand bowels Sugarcoated,
tiny granues. Easy to take as candy. ADV.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20

TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
Take the Old Standard GROV ES TASTEI MSS
CHILL TONIC. You know what you nro taking.
The formula is plainly printed on every bottle,
1orm. and the most effectual form. For grown
people and children 30 cents
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20

Write for book saving young chicks. Send M
nines of Z friends that use incubators and get
h'"t frH" Raisali Eamnd Coz. Blackwell. Okla.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20


GROVE
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20

The sin that is spared because it
pays is the one that kills.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20

How He Found It,
The Waiter-How did you find that
cheese, sir?
The Diner-By the smell
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-02-20

DO you think your sister favorS
my suit?"
"Well, it's all right If you come
through, but II you don't she favors .
suit for breach of promise"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-09-13
TOMATOES GOOD in MANY WAYS

! = =
cheese, mushrooms, and ,.bits of meat
or fish, 1t may be used frequently as
the main dish at luncheon or supppr.
One of the sirnples ways of. prepar-
ing tomatoes is with bacon. Remove
the skins; sprinkle the tomatoes with
salt and pepper, and fill the hollow
stem ends with a teaspoonful of gran
ulated sugar Set them in an alumni
rum or agatewear pan-tin should
Eeyer be used with tomatoes a
little water in the bottom and place
thin slice of bacon on each tomato.
Bake about 20 minutes in hot oven
and serve surrounded with cream
sauce.
Ham also combines well with toma-
toes A substantial dish for supper
On a cool night is scalloped tomatoes
with ham and onions. The necessary
ingredients are three cupfuls OF
stewed tomatoes, half a teaspoonful
Of salt. one teaspoonful of sugar, one
eighth of a teaspoonful of pepper, one
cupful and a half Of cooked onions,
one cupful of minced ham, and half
q cupful of crumbs mixed with two
tablespoonful of melted butter. But
ter baking dish, mix seasonings with
the tomato, and put a layer in the
Gish. Add layer OF onions and ham
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-09-13

!. II
{ The tomato readily adapts itself to
combinations with other vegetables
or meat A particularly good com
bination is Spanish tomato salad.
Peel and chill four tomatoes. Slice
an onion very thin crosswise and
shred a green pepper, removing seeds
and core and boiling 1t two minutes.
Arrange Grip lettuce in a.salad bowl;
slice the tDmatoes upon the lettuce,
and garnish with the onion and pep
Per.
Serve on this dressing made from
two tablespoonfuls and half of gran.
ulated sugar, few grains of cayenne,
halfsa teaspoonful of salt, two table.
spoonfuls of olive oil and three table
spoonfuls of vinegar. Mix the dry in.
gradients together. Add the oil grad
ually, and beat in the vinegar slow.
"
Another good salad is made by hol
lowing out firm tomatoes and filling
the centers with young celery hearts,
Serve on young lettuce leaves with
mayonnaise dressing.
Although the tomato is fine sum.
mer food, ii is not substantial enough
in itself to serve as meat substi
tute, but as it may be combined in
many attractive ways with eggs. milk