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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-10
progressiveness must recognize that tn,

progressiveness must recognize that the proper regulation of business requires that 1t must be sometimes helped, and not always hindered; must be sometimes assisted and not forever stricken; that we must occasionally say you may and not always, you shall not
 Tt Is gratifying to know that the pol icies mentioned are responsive to natural growths and can be achieved without entrenching privilege and subsidizing trade. We need only to permit railways, traders and bankers that economic free dom which is consistent with a wise and helpful regulation of all affairs and to give every citizen the national pro- tection to which he is entitled wherever he may rightfully beat home or abroe q flor our trade to gain its lost position and for our flag to be seen on every sea-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-10
Postoffice Robbed

Lineville. March 9s--(Special)-N just reached here that the postoffice Whitley's store at Delta have b robbed The safe at the postoffice blown open and $160 stolen. The amt stolen from Whitley & Son Is not knf The thieves have not been apprenenot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-10
Mrs. Jacks Beaten Biscuits. Ask Your Grocer.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-10
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, March 9.-Forecast for Alabama: Unsettled Wednesday, prob ably local rains in afternoon or night; Thursday fair.
 Tennessee: Unsettled Wednesday in west, probably rain, fair in east; Thurs day fair.
 Georgia: Partly cloudy Wednesday and Thursday.
 Mississippi Local rains Wednesday; Thursday partly cloudy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-10
Difficult to Differentiate

Tt is true that our lawmakers and our judges have endeavored to differentiate between interstate and intrastate busi- ness, but the effort. to do so has led to much confusion and to much litigation. In the pa ssenger coach we find an inter- state riding beside an intrastate passen- ger, and in the baggage car package tha. will reach it's destination within the state in which 1t was shipped resting against parcel whose destination is across 'ec state line. Consider for mo ment tett the one package is subject to the rule of one, and the other must obey the mandate of at least three masters. ''The difficulties that confront us do not end here. If a uniform system of regula- ton were adopted by the federal and all the state governments you would not have solved all the difficulties of regulation and control because the railroads are pri- vatey owned and our courts have held invi olable the right of the railroads to charge rates that will produce reason- able income on the invested capital
 If the corporation is successful in earn ing more than an adequate income the rates may be regulated but if the reye- nue received Is not a fair return on it's invested capital the government Is pow erles5 to act.
 LOW rates and adequate facilities are demanded by the public, but the granting of one is often the denial of the other. Adequate facilities very often require the expenditure of large sums of money. Low rates prevent the accumulation of sur plus capital and lessen the borrowing power Of the roads. The price of new facilities must always be the acquisition of new capital from some source. With out new railroad facilities car commerce cannot extend beyond our present limita- tens and trade has met permanent bar Ter to it's future development.
 Ut is, therefore, the public and not the stockhClGer who must suffer most if our regulation policies are inadequate to meet conditions fairly, broadly and safely; for the tray elers and shippers must defray the cost of transportation and pay for incompetence in building, operating and regua ting. The tax paid by our people for freight and passenger transportation l for ' 7- '"'9 c~onnted to $2,S26.917 ,967
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-10
Villa Troops Arrive

Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mex, March D. Carranza scouts reported the appear ance of 1000 Villa troops four mile south of here today Gen. P. Elias Gales, commandant here, immediately started strengthening Qualifications in anticipation of a siege.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-10
General Executed

Laredo, Tex, March 9.-Gen. Gus tavo Guardiola. former federal com- mander, convicted by a Villa court martial of dynamiting Nuevo Laredo, Mex was executed at Torreon Febru- ary 28, according to advices here to- night. Federals evacuating Nuevo La- redo April 24 last. destroyed number of buildings by dynamite and fired across the American border.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-10
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the 24 hours ending p. m., 18th meridian time, March g:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-10
Establish Steamship Line

Boston, March 9.-Establishment of new steamship line between Boston and Argentina was announced today It is expected five steamers of Brit ish registry will be employed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-10
Commerce and Transportation

Finally let us not forget that com merce Is the vital part of healthy busi- ress development and that an efficient transportation system is as necessary to the life of commerce as the heart is to the fife of the human body.
 '''rhe railroads are the .;cultrys most impoi rdnt highways. Destroy the rail- roads as they exist today ana you destroy our commerce and bring disaster to our people. Without their proper maintenance they will soon cease to exist. Unless you extend and enlarge our present trans- Iortation facilities the business develop ment of our country must stop where it is today.
 We nave undertaken the problem of governmental regulation of railroads and the government will not turn back Reg ulation of practices and rates is here and here to stay.
 ''Eut let us stand for wise and just reg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-10
UNDERWOOD HINTS
 FEDERAL CONTROL OF
 RAILROADS IS LIKELY
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confronts us must be approached? Not yet. As the human body in all it's beauty and strength must fall and die when the heart ceases to drive its life blood to the eXt-emities, so too will invested capital perish, trade languish and labor starve when the great railroad systems of our country faH to perform the function for which they were created, and economi- cally and efficiently transport the prod ucts of cur fields and our factories to the
 ultimate marts of trade where they may find ready sale and rapid consumption.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-10

aad the part of the gross receipt that went to the stockholders as dividends was $346- S00.5S2, or 12 cents out of every dollar. In fact, SS cents of every dollar paid by the public went for operating expenses, taxes and interest, before there was a cent for new facilities or dividends.
 "The matter of dividends today Is a very small part of the equation we must solve. The public must be interested in the items that make up the operating ex- penses cf the railroads if it desires both adetuate facilities and reasonable rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-10

Stations and Weather at 8 p. m.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1915-07-22
SPEECH WHICH MR.. GRIFFIN
INTENDED TO DELIVER
AT PHOENIX.
But Much of Which Was Left Out
On Account of Stage Fright.

On Account of Stage Fright.
Mr.. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
When l tell you that this is my
first effort at public speaking, / trust
you will pass all my imperfections by.
First, l want to thank you most
sincerely for the warm reception that
you have given me. Cold. indeed,
must be the heart that would not be
touched and profoundly moved by
this public demonstration on the part
of those whom l have served so long,
Of the estimation in which they still
hold me.
Replying briefly to the argument Of
my distinguished opponent, that the
Office Of Chancery Clerk should be lin
tied to one term, viii say that there
have been Constitutional Conventions
since 1891. called to correct an defects
in the laws Of the State; in each were
men who were profound thinkers, Of
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1915-07-22

West End, Beat 4, Yazoo County,
Jan. 81, 1s95.-Mr. S. S. Griffin-Dear
Sir and Friend: We, the undersigned,
wish to make call upon you and ask
you to again run for Chancery Clerk.
We do know that il has been said
that you have held the Office good
while, but where can we get better
one? You fully understand every dot
Of the office and your books are al
ways correct. We think if we, the
public generally, are satisfied, why
you should be. So we wish you to
come out again, all promising you a
willing support:
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1915-07-22
Hon. S. S. Griffin Accepts.

Yazoo City, Miss, Feb. Il, 1895.
To my good friends of Free Run,
of Bentonia, of Anding, of Robinett's
and Beat One, Of Center Ridge, of
Zion, of West End of Beat and of
Yazoo County: In answering your
calls, it may be well to refer to the
fact that in 1891, after my nomina-
ton for the third term for the posi-
ton / now hold, l stated in a card
that l would not again be a candidate
for the Office Of Chancery Clerk. This
promise, made in earnest, was ad-
dressed to my friends who had sup
ported me so long, that it appeared
like it would be an imposition to
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1915-07-22

To the Hon. S. S. Griffin: The un-
dersigned citizens and voters of Yazoo
County, being highly pleased with
your record as an officer, hereby
pledge you their cordial support,
should you determine to become a can
didate for reelection to the office
of Chaneery Clerk:
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1915-07-22
MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY.
1sti

Was born on June 26tn, iS4i, on a
plantation in Midway rr, einct, Yazoo
County, Miss.
ltCi-1s65. Pubic Services.
Enlisted 1t ,he age Of seventeen as
private and rose 10 the rank Of Ser
geant Major Of the regiment; beng
severely wounded Nov. 10th, 1864, in
the battle Of Franklin, the most des
peratc and sanguinary that the army
Of Tennessee engaged in during the
civil war.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1915-07-22

To S. S. Griffin, Esq, Yazoo City,
Miss.--Dear Sir: We, the undersign-
ed citizens Of Yazoo County, respect
fully ask that you again become =
candidate for the office of Chancery
Clerk of Yazoo County, which office
you have so efficiently filled, and to
the entire satisfaction of the people,
and hereby pledge you our hearty and
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1915-07-22
Free Run. Jan. II. ls95.

To S. S. Griffin, Esq: We, the un-
dersigned citizens Of Yazoo County,
respectfully ask that you become a
candidate for reelection TO the Office
Of Chancery Clerk Of Yazoo County,
approaching as we do, the fact that
you have made a most efficient and
courteous clerk. In the event you be
come a candidate, We pledge you our
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1915-07-22

Anding, Miss.
We, the undersigned voters Of Beat
One, recognizing the efficiency Of our
present Chancery Clerk, Mr.. S. S.
Griffin, do hereby request him to give
us and his other numerous friends
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1915-07-22
1891
To the Democratic Voters of YazOo
County:

County:
AS there was no opportunity when
| was present in the last convention,
take this method of returning my
thanks, and beg to assure you that
though may lack words, | shall
earnestly endeavor never to be found
wanting in words to show my appre,
citation of the unusual honor you have
conferred. In this connection, | will
state what | could not during the can
vass without having my motives ques-
toned, that Is:
will not again be candidate for
the Office Of Chancery Clerk.
With profound respect ana graft
tude,
S. S. GRIFFIN.
Yazoo City, Miss, July Is, 1891.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1915-07-22
1s651s7a.

Was a member Of such secret or
CARNATIONS as the "sons Of Washing
tom knights Of the White Car
melia" and the greatest Of them all,
the "Ku-Klux Kan.' organized to
maintain white supremacy in the
South
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1915-07-22

Bentonia, Miss, Jan. 30, 1896.
Mr.. S. S. GrifIin--Dear Sir: Your
friends in this section Of the county
knowing SO well your PECULIAR fitness
for the office Of Chancery Clerk, the
position you now hold, and the ac-
commodating spirit you show at all
times to the people, together with the
competency you possess in executing
the duties Of said office, are DESTROYS
that you should announce yourself as
a candidate, pledging you our undi-
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1915-07-22
Submits His Record as Public Servant to
the Voters Of Yazoo County, and Will
Cheerfully Bow in Submission to
Their Verdict at the Polls, Aug.3

We, the undersigned voters Of
Robinetts and Beat One, make call
for s. S. Griffin to announce himself
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1915-07-22

We, the undersigned voters of Cen
tire Ridge Precinct, ask if Mrs. S. S.
Griffin will consent to to be candi-
date for Chancery Clerk at the en-
suing election, we will promise him
on1,. entire snnnnrt.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1915-07-22
1918.

To the People of Yazoo County: 1t
is some time before the year for an
nouncements and canvassing, but !
trust that an indulgent public will
pardon my touching on politics now,
that uncontradicted, erroneous re-
ports may not be accepted as true.
In the first part of 1911 Mr.. Lock-
ard came to my Office on public
bushes, and as he left, said he would
like to see me soon when l had time;
and when l responded that / could
see him then, he invited me to his Of
flee for an interview Then he began
by saying; Mr.. Griffin, you may have
heard that l was going to run for the
office you now hold, but l have de-
cided not to do so, and thought it
proper to tell you the first thing. |
responded that was pleased to hear
him say this; that our intercourse
had been pleasant, and / was very
glad to know that we would not be
opponents. In the course of our con-
versation, Mr.. Lockard further said
that he had been told that he might
as we'll run the race, as would not
forgive him for what he had already
done. ] then said that he had a per-
feet right to run; that he had done
nothing unfair, and that might not
run again, and if not would bear him
no malice. Mr.. Lockard says | said /
would not run. We differ about this;
and each believes the other is mis-
taken, but both. are very positive that
there was no agreement, expressed or
that if he would not run
then, would not be a candidate next
term. S. S. GRIFFIN.
Published in the Herald Oct. 3rd,
1913.
Never disputed in print by my OPP
ponent.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1915-07-22

again tax their kindness. But / take
1t that those to whom the promise was
made may release me, and / have
waited, hoping the release might take
some form as public as the card, for !
have not altogether prospered, and
as times change we change with them,
so that / am now as ready to serve
as you seem willing that ! should. Be-
sides your calls, | have received pri-
vate assurances from all parts of the
county and promises of support. Con-
WINGED, therefore, that / have lost no
friends, in this weeks paper, in re-
spouse to your calls, announce my
self as a candidate for reelection.
With heartfelt thanks for your most
fiattering testimonials, and with the
promise that if reelected, to give the
best public service of which / am
capable, l am, with profound graft
tude, Yours,
S. S. GRIFFIN.
Result:
Stubblefeld Ga Is Delegates.
Griffin "a AS Delegates.
And have remained continuously in
office without opposition until the
present time.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1915-07-22

Editor Yazoo Sentinel; We, the
undersigned voters solici. our friend,
S. S. Griffin. to become a candidate for
re election to the Chancery Clerks
Office Of Yazoo County and pledge our
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1915-07-22
1875.

Commanded a company and was one
Of the leaders in overthrowing radical
rule and in driving Carpet-baggers
from State for all time (See local
papers Of that date, and book, "On
the Firing Line" written by A. T.
Morgan, Sheriff and head Of the Re
publican party here them
1883.
Was elected Chancery Clerk, which
office | have held continuously ever
since.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1915-07-22

for reelection to the Office Of Chan
Gerry Clerk:
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1915-07-22

A. 7. Kinard,
J. II. Lacey,
r. f. Bevill,
j. b. Golden,
J. r. Bingham,
j. w. Muller,
J. H. Collins,
T. d. Collins,
J. E. Collins,
Pat Riley,
w. H. Perry,
J. d. Perry,
s. M. Nolan,
9. A. Nolan,
|. w. Martin,
Joe Martin,
p. F. Meagher,
w. M. Meagher,
J. r. Meagher,
J. J. Meagher,
Pat Meagher, Jr.,
A. +. Garrard,
w. H. Gerard, Jr.,
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-11-06
BurrOwerS=.-Beware!

Gophers ana prairie dogs are the
bnne of western farmers, while In the
east woodchucks are the type Of bur
rowing animals that cause the tlllcr'
Of the soil to forget some of the things
the dominic tells them on Sundays.
Don Leonardo Ruiz California
ranchcr. says dynamite Is the proper
medicine 10 give ground squirrels, 90
piers, prairie dogs, etc
Take an inch aud n halr or two
inches of dynamite Put II in u bit OF
cloth or several thickncsscs of paper
10 form a small round cartridge, TIC
the cloth or paper firmly about one
end OF n piece Of fuse twelve or -four
teen inches long, but do not use n cap
Insert one OF these charges well int
the mouth OF every hole aud parI
loose dirt around the fuse, lcarln-
enough of the end outside to light cas-
IIy Light the fuse and go on TO the
next hole. There will be no explosion
There being no cap or other deir
uator, the dynamite will simply hn'h
AlIlng the hole with dense, poiSonou'
fumes that will almost instantly sim.
and then kill every living thing inSid'
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-11-06
Comfortable German Helmets,

German helmets brought TO EnglaI
as trophies OF war have been niue
admired. Though made apparent
of steel they were MS light almost
a cloth cap or a straw hat
Round the inside, where the helm
touches was a ring Of metal lea
springs" bound with leather whio.
lightly clipped the head to keep lh'
helmet on without heavy pressure
The brass spike or knob that crowned
the helmet was made useful as well a.
ornamental. There were large holeS
I'm IL which gave very good ventilation
10 the inside OF the hclmet-much pet
ter than the pinholes that are sup
posed to ventllate = bowler IN lac'
the Germans seem TO have succeeueu
IN making a really comfortable oo"i
err out Of paperthin steel
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-11-06
Diagram Of Stream Troubles That May
Be Corrected by Blasting.

both irrigation and drainage. But be.
ing formed according TO natures die.
tatcs their courses do not always jibe
with mans desires or needs,
Rock lodges impede their progress.
Overhanglng stumps ana trees retard
their flow. Numerous Irregularities
cause them TO mcander about I'm ap
parcntly wasteful ways, and mans
carelessness has added TO these trou.
bles by allowing drlftwood and loose
earth TO form dams and sandbars.
All of these things help TO hold the
food Of waters back and cause either
flooding or swamps. which not only on.
cupy land that could be more probably
used for farming, but also form fine
breeding places for mosquitoes and
other obnoxious pests. incidentally
they cause an annual loss running into
millions of dollars per year.
In this day Of enlightenment such
things are both wasteful and. one
might add, criminal, especially so In
view Of the fact that almost instant
relief may be had by few well placed
charges of dynamite. Not only will
these blasts straighten out the kinks
and bends and remove lodges and
sand bars, but they will deepen and i'm
prove the channels as nature has real.
ly intended incidentally by straight
eniug the winding course Of creek
much area Of tillable land can he oh.
tanned and farm operation In many In
stances made much easier
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-11-06
"DAN MATTHEWS.
MUCH APPRECIATED

One of the best things that has ever
peen given In the Royal theatre was
The Calling of Dan Matthew'S" Tues.
day evening. The big house showed
It's appreciation many times. The play
IS eievating, interesting and gives
one the feeling of having listened to
a fine church sermon. Manager Good
win is to be congratulated for getting
this ass show for Lcbi.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-11-06
sting Ground For Tree Planting

Blasting for tree planting is best done
In the fall. because at this time Of the
year It n easier to catch the subsoil
in dry condition. Blasting In the spring
for spring planting, however, Is much
better than planting In dug holes, not
withstanding the fact that the subsoD
Is apt to be wet or damp.
II the holes are blasted In advance Of
the time Of setting the trees they are
left without further attention until
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-11-06
Strengthening Streams
With Dynamite

Inc ancient Egyptians were noted
WI 'ne'r crops because, as history
states they "sowed their seeds in the
Me This does not mean that they
actually cast the seed in the river. At
certain seasons Of the year the Nile
oVerhows its banks, dcpositing ON either
snore rich silt or earth that is highly
conducive TO bumper crops. and the
wise ancient Egyptians, realizing this,
protited thereby.
water Is necessity. The TIMES,
brooks up to the largest rivers play an
important part in the scheme Of things
inasmuch as they are natures woy ~
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-11-06
BOOK OF MORMON FILMS.

Next Tuesday night one of the great
est films ever shown in the city will
be at the Royal. The Story of tn
Book Of Mormon is sanctioned by the
church officials, and its production
was supervised by Utah people, so It
will be most interesting and true to
history.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-11-06

tree planting time, unless II Is dcslr'
able to add some manure or fertilizer
to be diffused through the soil. This
Is an excellent practice, especially In
poor soil. II the earth Is sour, sticky
clay a few pounds OF lime scattered In
the hole will materially assist In foe
culating the clay and keeping It per
manently graduated and sweet.
Immediately after the blast the soft
blasted ground should be dug out down
to the location OF the charge, where
a hole will usually be found about
II the size of n hushel basket This
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-11-06

must be filled 10 prevent settling OF ,he
tree after planting. The roots shoule oe
placed In n natural position in good top
soil. covered with more top son anu
treaded down hrm The hole can theh
he filled Ia litts above the Shr'"'e
with suhsoil
The fact thai nearly MI comWerc"'
orrhurdists use This method pr"es
that II pays In reduced first year loss
earlier fruiting and larger and pe''e'
yields.