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The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-30
"COWHIDE" BETTER
 THAN COURT BALM
Man Who Filed Damage Suit Against Former Governor Hoop
 CT Decides on Another Course

Memphis, April 2S.-Convinced that "cowhide" is mightier than a suit at law, Edwin Lehman John- son has dismissed his islander suit against former Gov. Ben w. Hooper, John L. Parham and possibly doz- en other defendants, in which he asked originally for $225,000 dam- ages.
 MT. Johnson placed typewritten statement in the court minutes in which he dismissed the suit in this characteristic language:
 That this suit be dismissed at the plaintiffs cost, and that the de- fendants go hence free from past of- lenses, with the gentle warning for the future contained in the para graph below:
 Plaintiff, after six months study of the law and close attention to similar suit for slander in the United States court, has been con- vinced that, in the United States. the proper remedy for personal slan- der. whether newspaper, political or financial, is neither chemical, med ical nor legal evidence for action, but a cowhide.
 eff unintentional injustice has been done any defendant herein, plaintiff respectfully refers him for explanation and courteous means of redress to a written paper left by plaintiff with the court"
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-30
Griffin With Union.

Little Rock, April 28.-Ben L. Griffin, who represented Pulaski county in the last legislature, has again connected himself with the Arkansas Farmers Union organiza- tion and will at once begin an edu- cational and organization campaign over the state. MT. Griffin was secretary of the Arkansas Farmers Union for five consecutive years.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-30
MAKING PLANS FOR /.
 A SUCCESSFUL FAIR
Transportation Charges To Be Cut To Ten Cents-Senator Clarke
 May Open With Speech.
(From Thursdays Daily Press

1 (From Thursdays Daily Press.) i A joint meeting of officers of the fair association and business men ; was held at the Chamber of Com merce room yesterday afternoon and plans for the fair next fali were discussed and definite action taken on several suggestions.
 I. c. Leggitt made talk in which he impressed upon the business men 1 the importance of cooperation with i the fair management, showing how a successful and we'll attended fair builds up the county and city. l He wanted the business houses to close every day of the fair from lone to five o'clock in the afternoon, and suggested that the buildings 1 in the downtown district and the residences on the streets leading to the fair grounds be decorated ! with bunting so that visitors to the 1 fair would have tangible evidences of the fact that all the people of Paragould are patriotic and have a vital interest in the success of the institution.
 Short and pointed talks were made by c. A. Mack, president of 1 the fair association; Ad Bertig, J.. B. Biackmore, R. w. Meriwether, Buck Wood and Dolph Stedman.
 The result of the conference was that the business men who attend ed the meeting agreed ot get i'll be- hind the fair officials and follow the suggestions made at the meet ing.
 The question of transportation charges to and from the fair ground were thoroughly discussed, and without exception those in attend ance agreed it was necessary for the fair management to take some steps to see that the transportation charges were reduced. The price of 25 cents for carrying passenger to the grounds prevented many people from patronizing the fair last year. The association has decided to look after the matter of transportation and will see that a charge not exceeding ten cents is made for taking passengers to or from the grounds. If the matter cannot be handled through appeals to those engaged in the business of operating hacks and automobiles. the association will charter num- Der of vehicles and handle the pas sengers themselves.
 It was also decided at yesterday s conference to have the electric light wires extended along the road to the fair grounds and each night during the fair the roadway and grounds will be illumined and night pro- grams will be arranged.
 Another suggestion acted upon favorably was to have formal opening program with an address by some celebrity. It is probable that United States Senator James P. Clarke will be invited to make the opening address. and if he de clines, the invitation will then be extended to some other man of note.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-30

and his face buried in his hands, he mumbled incoherent replies to ques- tions.
 'I am ready to die," he said Strengthening up and running his big hands through his hair. He moved about the cell. sat down again and buried his face in his hands.
 'I wish I was dead" he mubled and there was the sound of a chok- ing sob.
 He would not talk after that Soon he laid down on the couch and buried his face under an arm.
 It is expected that Bell will be kept in the county jail until the grand jury is called at the next term of court in Conway county.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-30
Their Aboriginal Instincts.

When the Algerian infantrymen otherwise known as Turkos, are ex- ceptionally hard pressed in hand-to- hand fighting. they climb trees in much the same style that monkey would climb, and attempt to hide in the leaves.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-30

Governor Strong of Alaska reports that the white population of the territory is estimated at 39.0O0, an increase of 5000 over last years estimate. The area is 590,884 square miles, and the density of pop ulation at the last federal census was one inhabitant to ten square miles of area.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-30

The king of Spain is the only monarch who does not sign his name to documents and edicts. He simply writes,S 'I, the King"
 Alcoholic drinks have been forbid den in Iceland. and the two last baskets of champagne have been ex- pOrted
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-30
DITCH CASE DECIDED

Lttle ROCK. Apr1l I6.-(Spe- cial to The Press)-The su- preme court today passed upon the case of Geo. w. Seitz vs. R. W. Meriwether, ct al, appeal ed from Greene chancery court. The court modified the finding of the chancellor as to Wills & Son, contractors, allowing them a rebate of $1,375.11 from the amount of approximately $5,- 900 that the court held was due the district by the contractors. The finding of the chancellor as to J. D. Mitchell, the engi- neer, is affirmed.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-30

Should the Shah of Persia be de- priyed of his income he would still be one of the richest persons in the world. He would only have to sell his ornaments, gems and precious stones to become possessed of about S35,0OO,00O.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-30
The Baby Crop.

Scientists have figured that ap- proximately thirty-six million ba- bies are born each year, or at the rate of about seventy a minute.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-30
Made in America.

As a result of an automobile show recently held at Oporto, Por- tugal. in which several American cars were exhibited. 1t is thought there will follow a great demand for American made cars.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-30

In single year wild beasts in In dia kill about 25,000 people and 100000 cattle.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-30

Thoughtlessness is the consort of selfishness; and the two are parents of crime.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-12
d. A. X. Entertainment

Monday evening, Feb. 22. at
the Comus Theatre, Gorge
Washington's birthday will be
celebrated by an entertainment
under the auspices of Mary Stu
art Chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution. Besides a
s special picture (title announced
lAter) the chapter has secured a
S lecjal feature, lib slides of
CO onial historic spots in Ameri-
ca. Miss Hoyt Raymond will
charm the audience with several
vocal numbers and altogether
the program will be most inter-
esting. Watch for later an
nOuncement.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-12
Bishop Brafton at All Saints
Church

Last Sunday being the date So t
for the annual visit of the Right
Reverend Theodore Dubose Brat
ton, Bishop of Mississippi, 10
Tupelo, a large congregation met
at evensong to welcome him.
The day will long be remem-
bered by the little body of Epis-
copalians in Tupelo as an epoch
in the history of the mission
church. The candidates for con-
firmation, three in number, were
duly presen' ed to Bishop Bratton
by Rev. Deb. Waddell, Arcbdea-
con of Mississippi, who is in
charge of the mission. The sur
pliced choir which has been or
ganized by Mrs. Harris and Miss
Slmms was duly instituted and
those present enjoyed the mu-
sical service so ably rendered.
The bishops stay in Turelo
was unfortunately verv limited,
as he had to attend an important
mission conference in New York,
which necessitated his leaving
within three hours after his ar
rival here from Aberdeen, but
with his usual thoughtfuIness he
found time to drop in to see our
noted townsman, Mr.. John M.
Allen, who, we regret, was con-
fined to his bed.
Next Sunday the usual lay
service will be held at II O'Clock
a. m., to which all are invited
and welcome.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-12
The Weather for January

The mean temperature for
January was 40 81 degrees. The
average maximum was was 81 16
and the average minimum 80. 67
These temperatures show the past
month to have been about 10 de-
grees colder than was January,
1913, and about 6 degrees colder
than the same month Of last
year, although this IS about the
normal temperature of January
for this locality. The monthly
range of temperature was from
10 on the 24h to GA on the 18th.
The rainfall was 5.48 inches,
which is about / zach above ror-
NAL. Rain fell on 10 days of the
month, that of the 23rd and Oath,
turning to sleet. urdtr was
heard on the 31st. There were
Ii clear Gays, 9 partly cloudy
and II c,,eudy
VIM. S. VINCENT,
Cooperative Observer.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-12
MISSISSIPPI STATE
BOARD OF HEALTH
Amendment TO the Rules and
Regulations Governing
MorbiditY Reports

Section II. That the reporting
Of rabies as required in Section 2
Of these rules and regulations
shall be that any physician who
treats or examines any person
that has been bitten, scratched
or otherwise having come in
contact with an animal suffering
from or suspected to be suffering
from rabies in such manner that
rabies may be contracted, shall
Immediately report such fact to
the county health officer of the
county in which it occurred, Civ
ing the name of the person, the
manner in which the person
came in contact with the rabid
or supposedly rabid animal, the
age, color or race, and the place
at which it occurred. Provided.
that when a person does not
have the services of physician,
it shall be the duty of the person
to make a report to the county
health officer as hereinbefore re-
uuired of physicians. Further
provided that if this person is a
then it shall be the duty
of the father or mother, or guar
dian, to report such fact to the
county health officer, as herein
before required.
Adopted Feb. 4. 1915.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-12
Brotherhood Glass

The Brotherhood class of the
Presbyterian Sunday school con
Quoted the services at the even
ing hour Sunday.
Rev. Scott read the Scriptures
and offered the invocation.
+. w. Albert, president of the
class, presided and gave an in
teresting history of the causes
that led up to the organization
of ,he class and the beneficial
results TO the Sunday school and
church.
The report Of the financial af-
fairs and membership of the
class was made by j. E. Motlow,
secretary and treasurer.
S. P. Clayton gave an inter-
esting account of the work of the
class, one feature being the sup
port of a native missionary in
China.
Chancellor j. @. Robins, the
class teac her, spoke on Broth
erhood" and dwelt upon the ne
cessity for the support of each
other in all matters of life, both
secular and religious.
Prof. T. M. Milan was on the
program to speak on The Rela-
tion of the Class to the Sunday
School and Church," but owing
to illness could not be present.
The choir was composed of S.
Topp, DR.. E. M. Topp, VIM.
Wood. Capt. G. V. Geesey. D. T.
Fulton, Anderson Spight and
Jim Mcneil and rendered some
selections effectively. A solo,
Hear Me When l Call" by
VIM. Wood, was sung with much
effect.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-12
Home Economies

The department Of Home Eco
nomics has been established in
this county for the year 1915.
Through the efforts of Miss Susie
" Powell, of Jackson. who is
state agent for this work in Mis-
sissippi, more than 40 counties
in the state have put on this
work for the present year.
The purpose of this department
shall be to disseminate useful in
formation among women and
girls for the improvement of the
home and to supervise canning
and poultry clubs for girls.
The u. S. governments supports
this work in a financial way and
through its agent, Miss Powell,
we are authorized to state that
Miss Lena V. Bolt, of Baldwin,
has been selected as the head of
the department in Lee county.
The selection of Miss Bolt was
due to the fact that she could
qualify as to tie requirements of
the law. She has had special
training in this line of work.
Miss Bolt served in the capaci-
ty of county agent in Prentiss
county last year. Her ability to
handle the work successfully was
shown by the fact that Prentiss
county, with more that 30 coun-
ties competing, won third honors
in this class of work at the state
fair last year.
Miss Bolt will devote her en-
tire time to this work in Lee
county after April l. And in
the meantime she hopes to get
in touch with the teachers. club
girls and women of the county
who are interested in the work.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-12
Woman's Missionary Society
to Convene

The annual meeting of the
a Woman's Missionary Society of
the North Mississippi Conference
will be held in Corinth March
25th to 10Th.
Bishop R. C. Waterhouse, of
Los Angeles, Cal, will address
: the conference on the first even
ing.
DR.. E. H. Rawlings. educa-
tional secretary Of the board Of
missions, will deliver the annual
sermon and administer the sac
rament on Sunday.
y Mrs. r. w. Mcdonnell, home
department secretary of the
Woman's Missionary Council will
Deliver an address on Saturday
Evening and again on Sunday
8evening.
Z Miss Ethel Golding, at present
principal of the school in the
Methodist Orphanage at jackson
and a recent volunteer to the
mission cause, will attend this
meeting as an applicant for the
foreign scholarship owned by
/ the conference in the Scarrit
Bible and Training School at
Kansas City. Mo.
Delegates names must be sent
to Mrs. S. F. Riley, chairman of
entertainment committee. Cor
inth, Miss.
The sessions of this body will
be presided over by the presi-
dent, Mrs. Vic Thompson Hoyle,
of this city.
The delegates attending this
meeting will have the opportuni-
ty of visiting the cooperative
boarding home, established by
Deaconess Mary Daniel, for the
working girls of that town. For
hree years this conference has
maintained deaconess at Cor
NTH and under the leadership Of
Rev. J. H. Felts NOBLE assistance
has been rendered her by the
ministers and people of the en-
tire town in her efforts for the
working girls of the place.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-12
For Supervisor, End District

We are authorized to announce
Elv Bynum as a candidate for
supervisor from the second dis
trict. Mr.. Bynum is we'll known
to every man in the district and
has the reputation Of being a
business man of sound judgment
and good qualifications. He is
familiar with the needs of the
district and were he elected to
the position he would endeavor
to so administer the affairs COM
ing before the board as to merit
the approval of all. He submits
his name subject to the demo
cratic primary.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-12
Silver Tea

The public is cordially invited
to Silver Tea" given at the
Hotel Read Saturday afternoon
a to 6 p. m. Feb. 20. for the ben
eft Of the Episcopal church of
Tupelo. The ladies in charge of
this affair are planning to make
the afternoon one of pleasure as
we'll as profit. There will be
music and delicious refreshments
for all who attend with their
offering Of silver"
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-12
For Justice Peace 4th District

We are authorized to announce
Mr.. j. T. Carson, of Verona, as
candidate for Justice of the
Peace, from the fourth district.
Mr.. Carson is a man of sound
discretion, has no bid habits and
believes in the observance of and
enforcement of the law. Mr..
Carson has resided at Verona
many years where he is highly
esteemed as a citizen. He sub
mits his name subject to the
democratic primary and if elected
will make the district good
justice.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-12
Harvey Rampley

After short illness from con-
gestion, Harvey Rampley died at
his home here Monday night,
surrounded by his wife and other
relatives.
Deceased had held a position
in Hocking's barber shop for the
past year and during his resi-
lence has made many friends in
Tupelo. He was reared at Bald
wyn. where he also has many
friends
Deceased leaves a wife and
a little three-weeks- old baby, an
aged mother and several brothers
and sisters to mourn his loss.
The remains were taken to Bald
wyn Tuesday afternoon for in
terment.
The bereaved wife and other
relatives have the sympathy of
all in their sorrow.
FOR RENT Two rooms. Apply to
l.. E. Borden, 346 North Broadway.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-12
Notice to Corn Club Boys
NO. AZ

Those boys who expect to be
members of the Lee county Corn
Club of 1915 will please enroll at
your earliest convenience. You
can do this by mailing a postal
card to me, stating your name,
age and the number of r. F. D.,
if you get your mail on such
routes.
We will be glad to have you
become a member of the Corn
Club or the Pig Club. You mas
s . member Of both clubs if yea
50 aesiSe.
Please let as havf your name
at once, as We hope to soon have
our enrolment complete. Let us
hope to make this the banner
year for growing corn and hogs
in Lee county.
L. M. MILAN,
Supt. of Education.
FOR SALE Poland China pigs,
gifts, sows or males. o. B. Rogers.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-12
The Culture Club

On the afternoon of Feb. 5 the
Mutual Culture Club met with
Mrs. McClur4.
The sun shone gloriously, but
the wind was Glowing a gale" "
and not because Of it, but in
spite of 1t. by ones and twos and
threes, the club members and
invited guests were blown in I'M
til quite a number had assembled
and awaited the rap Of the pres
ident's gavel calling TO order.
Responses at roll call were very
interesting, beirg quotations
from Mississippi laws relating to
Wonlen and children.
Civics was the subject of the
program, which opened with a
timely and suggestive quotation
from Kingsley, as follows:
You have begun at the right
end; if you win the children you
win The mothers, and if you win
the mothers. the poor fathers
must obey their wives and follow
in the wake"
After the minutes were read,
Master Mor timer Clopton, with
truly maslerful Interpretation for
one of his age, rendered a piano
500. The P!owman," an ex-
quisite little tore poem that was
heartily applauded.
Mrs. Pound then read a fine
paper on "Civics in Relation to
Citizenship"
Music, Piano Solo Katherine
Finley.
Paper, what Constitutes a
State"--Mrs Lucius Milan.
Character Song. The Funny
L tile Fellow" Clara May Will
son.
Discussion, New Methods in
the ss-olic Schoolso--The Club.
By request, Mrs. CIopton read
a humorous selection. suggesting
mans relation to domestic affairs
in the home, which was heartily
enjoyed. This completed the pro-
gram, which was unusually in
terestlng, embracing. as it did,
a theme so prosaic and common
place as Gives.
Before leaving the program it
IS but Just that word Of praise
be spoken in behalf of the youth |
tul musicians who assisted the
club. The two pianists, Master
CIopton and Miss Finley, are pu-
pills of Mrs. Harris, whose musi-
clan-like execution displayed tai
ent and r. f1ecied credit upon
their teacher, while the clear,
sweet tones and unaffected co |
quetry of the little songstress,
Clara May Wilson, give promise
of a future career.
Light refreshments were then
served and opportunity given for
a half hour of social exchange of |
IDEAS.
After the meeting the club
members remained to discuss
ways and means for entertaining
the district federation of clubs,
which will meet h-re in March.
The next meeting will be with
Mrs. Jas. Tlice. Subject, John
Keats.
Annie C. Mcclure, Sec.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-12

FOR SALE Bissell Electric Motor
SIS. Can be attached to any sewing
machine. Can be seen at Mrs. g. T.
Harper's.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-12
Cures Old Sores, 0shsr Remedies Won't Cure

The worst cases, no matter of how long standing,
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr..
PoIter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. 1t relieves
Pain and Heals at the same time. 2Sc, sec. $l.00
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-12

WANTED-One dozen copies of the
Tupelo Journal of the issue of Jan. 1st,
1915.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-12

WANTED--O One dozen copies of the
Tupelo Journal of the issue Of Jan. 1st,
1915.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-12

FOR RENT Two rooms. Apply to
L. E. Borden, SAG North Broadway.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-02-12

FOR SALE-Poland China pigs,
gifts, sows or males. o. B. Rogers.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-04-14
RINGO LAKE.

Ringo Lake, April 13-Mrs. V. Law
son and mother, Mrs. Nelson Of Will
mar spent a few days last week at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Carl
son.
Master Victor Skoglund of Lake
Florida visited from Saturday until
Sunday with Gustav Swenson's.
Miss Esther Monson is at present
assisting Mrs. August Moller near
Twin Lakes.
Mrs. E. Holm and children return
ed home to New London Sunday after
a weeks stay at Ringo Lake.
Miss Ellen Monson enjoyed visit
from number of her friends Friday,
who gathered at her home to help her
celebrate her birthday anniversary.
Mrs. Anna Monson spent last week
at August Moller's near Twin Lakes.
Mrs. Nygren and Misses Ellen Skog-
lund and Esther Jacobson called at
Danie1son's-1ast Monday afternoon.
Farmers meeting was held in the
Lake View school house last Satur-
day evening.
Mrs. J. D. Monson enjoyed a visit
from some friends last Thursday af-
ternoon.
Misses Ellen Monson, Ruth Holm
and Stella Anderson were Saturday
afternoon callers at the N. Swenson
home.
Aaron Carlson's spent Sunday at
Gustav MOnsOn's.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-04-14
NEW LONDON.

New London, April 12-Mr. and
Mrs. Geo. Thonvold of Kerkhoven Wis
tied at the J. M. Monson home a few
days last week.
Mr.. C. K. Lund was Willmar Wis
itor Monday between trains.
Misses Anna Storlie and Julia N.Y.
quist of Mora spent a few days with
relatives in the village last week.
Mr.. N. Guam returned to Kerkhov-
en- Monday after a stay here since
Wednesday.
Mrs. X. Thorpe and child Of Lend
enborg, Canada, arrived here Monday
being called here by the illness of her
father, Mr.. B. Rierson.
Rev. M. Mithune Of Minneapolis
has spent the past week with friends
here and at Irving.
A deal was made last Tuesday by
which John Newlin, residing west of
the village, became the owner Of the
l.. and o. Hanson brick residence in
the village, consideration was $4,000.
Mr.. Newlin and family will occupy
the building by the first of next
month.
Miss Cecilia Hoftoe, who teaches
at Fulda, Minn., spent few days at
her home here the first Of the week.
Mr.. Goulde has resigned his posi-.
tion as manager Of the New London
mill.
Mr.. S. E. Bengtson entered upon
his duties the first of last week at
the Farmers Store, the place vacated
by Ben Taraldson.