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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-09

The friends Of Hon. S. F. Jones' have
announced his rame for reelection as Super
visor from Beat 3 in this issue Of The Com
monwealth. Further notice will be given
next week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-09

Hillrie M. Quin and John R. Tally, can
didates for Governor, spoke to a big crowd
of SunfoWer county citizens at Indianola
Monday, and we learn that both of these
gentlemen very favorably impressed their
interested hearers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-09
FEE SYSTEM AN ACTIVE ISSUE.

A number of candidates for senator and
representative in various parts of the state
are promising that if elected they will do
everything possible to place all public off
Gals in Mississippi on a straight salary, thus
doing away with the present fee system.
The fee system is fast becoming the leading
issue in the present campaign, and it is pos
sible that the legislature which meets next
January will make some radical changes =
Gulfport Advocate.
The Advocate is correct in it's predic-
ton. From the large number of candidates
for the two branches Of the legislature who
have announced publiSF their intention to
vote for the abolishng fof the iniquitous
fee system, The GGaent onwealth has not
the least doubt abqrrnsooEIse: Important legisla-
ton being enacted.sw are
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-09

This vicinity has i q. f~enjoying delight
full spring weather since Easter, and plant
ing is progressing rapidly throughout the
county. Everybody looks more cheerful
than for several months, and the prospects
are f1attering for better times soon.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20
Talk Across Home Plate
Literary Digest

A FAvORiTE deluson Of the average base ball
"A enthusiast Is that constant warfare IL kept up
behind the plate at any league game. and that
the players and the umpire continually eNchanB
ing words OF wrath, contempt and mutual yitupera"
ton There may he instances wherein this Is true,
In the Of particularly badtempered umpres and
extraordinarily queruious players but George Wnse
formerly Of the New York Giants, and now pitching
for the Federas in Brooklyn insists that this is rare
indeed. To prove what good-tempered people they
are behind the plate and how wrongly the rams m
terpret conversations in which they indulge. he
gives specimen of this talk in Judge;
No umpire was as fond Of talking with the men
while play going the late Tim Hurst ana
here is sample OF the kind OF gossip which went on
at the plate and which the fans being unable to hear
II, erroneously thought exchange OF senti-
nents Of III feeling:
Mr.. Hurst-One bawli
Cstcher-Hey. TIM Pipe the good-looker over
there In Box ai-the with the blue hat? She comes
here every day TO me.
Batter-Get outl II she here to see you
it's because she's fond OF dumb animals.
Mr.. Hurst-That's you, Jimmy. He GER
tainly got you that time. One strike.
Rooters-Robbor, robert Get your specs' Give
us square dealt
Tim7
Mr.. Hurst-I were not And why?
Batter-I thought ] missed you. Your cage was
empty
Cstcher-EIa. hal Ho, no. TIM That's where you
got one below the belt!
Mr. Hurst-Fow-ull bawl-two strikes! Jimmy, was
you at the banquet the Hotstuff club last night?
couldn't get around
Rooters-Horsethiefi Doormat grabber Soak hm'
Catcher-I there. Il great racket
Mr. Hurst-Two bawls! Tell me, Jimmy did RAT
ferty make a speech2
Catcher-No. but he talked a lot. As one OF those
Chauncey Depew fellers he's shine.
Mr. Hurst-Fow-uli All, too badl Rafferty, is so
fond of talking. but nobody wants to listen to him.
Batter-You ought to hear tell few little
after-dinncr Jokes, Tim. l make 'em laugh so they
can't eat.
Mr. Hurst-Three bawls! Yes. I'll bet you're
good speech-maker. About good guess, as YOU
a hitter.
Jesse Jamesl
Catcher-Lets you connect with this one you
poor fish,
Bat-Bammi
Mr. Hurst-Fair bawl!
Rooters-Good thing for you, you horsethief that
ne hit that onel About more rotten decision and
there'd been something doine around here
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20
Lonesome Life on the Farm.

speaker at a California irrigation con-
gress says the reason that our country life is
breaking up is because Il is too lonesome for
the farmer and his wife. In part this statement
is correct. But the proposition should have
been stated in the past tense. The farmers
life was lonesome, but generation has passed
since a coroner's jury in Dakota returned a
verdict that settler, dead by his own hand, had
come to his death through blue sky and bunch
grass"
Whatever conditions may prevail in Cali
fornia, and other outlying sections OF the coun-
try. nothing farther from isolation could be well
conceived than the social situation OF the
farmer in this section Of the country where the
zeal agricultural operations OF the world are
carried on. With the coming OF the telephone.
the automobile. the photograph and other
agents for the amelioration OF a detached life.
the farmer has been enabled to take the "city"
home with him. Moreover. he is seldom more
than a pleasant half-hour's run by machine
from moving picture show, and the neighbor-
hood club has come to afford him plenty of op-
portunity to evade anything like tedium for the
little time he can take away from work in a
busy season.
As TO the busy season, on a modern farm II
lasts the year around. The difference is It
doesn't take all the farmers time He adapts
his business to a schedule that is adjusted by
the application OF machinery to the accomplish
ment OF tasks that once we're toilsome and
finds that he has plenty of opportunity to enjoy
the good things as we'll as the toll OF life. Sue
cess on the farm is only TO be achieved by una
RENTING industry, the same as In other call
ings. this industry being no longer the drudgery
Of past days, but work scientifically directed and
certainly rewarded. Nowhere in all the world
is life more real and nowhere does 1t hold more
CT inspiration than on a modern farm. The
farmer is not lonely. he's Just busy
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20
Rebuilding American Merchant Marine.

In his letter to the president. transmitting
the report OF the Pan-American Financial con-
ference. Secretary McAdoo presages the resub-
mission of the democratic shipping bill TO the
coming congress- Mr. McAdoo lays much stress
on the desirability OF Immediately increasing the
feet under the American flag that II may be
available for government use as part Of the gen
eral defense plan. On this necessity he predi-
Gates his argument in support OF the partial
ownership Of such a fleet by the federal govern
n,ent. His contention is that private capital viii
not embark in shipping, because II find more
profitable employment in other lines and there
fore he urges some plan that will provide for
the investment OF a considerable OF money
by the government in merchant fleet. This
plan Of the secretary of the treasury has not
net with the enthusiastic endorsement OF men
who actually concerned in maritime affairs,
and is not likely TO receive more support in the
coming congress than IL did in the last.
AS an alternative plan, and one that seems
for more feasible IT is proposed that the prefer
entail duty laws be re-enacted and that Ameri-
can bottoms be given the support that prevailed
during that time In the last century. when 80
Per cent Of American commerce overseas was
carried American bottoms. That this law
was effective, and that shipping did prosper un-
give II another trial would cost very little. OBJ
Jections that IL would interfere with present
treaty agreements met by the statement that
these treaties may be terminted at the will OF
either party The almost assured fact that the ter
rlination of the European war will be followed
by the general readjustment OF treaty agree
ments makes It not only opportune, but almost
obligatory that the United States as far as pos
aible anticipate post-bellum conditions. In no
way may this be done more wisely than to ex-
redite the rehabilitation OF Americas ocean-go-
ing commerce carriers
Preference in the matter of import duties is
a constitutional way for aiding shipping; a di-
rect subsidy is open TO question. Democrats are
rot agreed as to what method to adopt but the
impending return of the republicans to control
Ct national affairs assures settlement OF this
question along lines that will be effective
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20
Way for Mr.. Underwood

Democratic wiseacres at Washington are
busy organizing the senate committee on finance
10 make place for Oscar w. Underwood, who
viii enter the august body as senator from Ala
hama when congress reconvenes in December.
Just who is to retire to provide the necessary
vacancy on this coveted committee has not vet
been determined, but it is limited that shively of
Indiana or Stone OF Missouri will graciousIy stem
down and allow the great revenue producer from
the southland to have the same prominence in
the senate that he had in the house II is now
admitted by the democrats that the revenue laws
Will need serious attention. Even the most
obtuse could see this when the deficit for the
fiscal year 1915 on August 81 amounted to more
than $Sl,00O,O0O, or a little more than half
million day. This presages a final deficit
close to SlsO,Ooo.o0o for the year, a sum that
must make even democrat reflect and wonder
II his party is on the right track. That Is one
reason why they want Underwood on the senate
finance committee, 80 he may assist in devising
new forms OF war" taxes to meet the current
expense of running the government at peace
with all the world.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20
SsMs 6.y4. o..N:

Major General Schofield commanding the army d
vision with headquarters at Chicago. came in and
stopped over on his way 20 Rock Springs, He
accompanied by General Tompkins and Major Sanger
OF his staff. and was met at the Bluffs by General
Howard and Lieutenant Guy Howard.
Rev. willard Scott inauEurated services again at
the ST Marys Avenue Congregational church. preach
ing for the first time since his return from his
cation.
Augustus soares evangelist from London.
Quoted the Young Mems Christian Association services
at the ja. where the prisoners listened 20 him with
closest attention.
onvsr p. Morton. jr.. son OF IndiAnA's great war
governor arrived this city 70 meet his mother
turning from San Francisco and called during the
day upon Mira Elmer ID. Frank, to whom he IL dis
family related
Mr. NJ. O Lewis and bride OF Bay City Mich. who
have been visiting Mr. Lewis father Che plain Lewis
of Fort Omaha. have returned home.
Frank Meyer left for Reading. Pa. In response 10
telegram n0ifyinG him OF the death OF his sister
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20
People and Events

One item of news from New York may be accepted
without question. II the effect that father
was dazed at the OF the arrival of girl trpets
in the family" Involuntary change from retailing
TO wholesalng is some shock
Reposing the utmost confidence in his mother >
taste In the matter OF wtfe-choosnE, Rev w II. Nc
Craeken Presbyterian pastor at washington Pa, We At
20 his old home in ireland and married the hama
picked bride the spot,
What do you know about thlsG Down in Boston
the president of the Womans Homestead association
Mrs Charlotte Smith, advocates the passage OF law
requiring stenographers In offices be placed in wire
cages II know" says Mrs. Smith. and this 10 what
she knows: Just as the stenographer enters
the office the employer oges her. draws out box
OF candy and draws nearer young girl can't &C
anything but bear IT, Many girl Is afraid to resent
It on account OF her position. The old sinners take
advantSge Of It. It's got TO stop
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20

II had been their first separation, and during one
the young husband had sent his dear little wife
letters fifteen picture post cards and four tele
grams.
Why. then. this touch OF GOODNESS in her welcome
on his return?
Dearest" he whispered. he drew her to his
manly BOSOM what IL wrong? What have 1 done
to upset my little ducksy-wopsyT'
oh George" she replied in broken tones, you
didn't send me a kiss In your seventh letter."
George thought like lightning for moment oe'
fore he replied:
IT know didn't petsy. but had steak and onions
that night for supper and you wouldn't like me 10
kiss you after eating onions, would youT-Pittsburgh
Chronicle-Telegraph.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20

his methods as means to the end.
although l don't agree that he breaches
the full gospel. And ] detest the bigoted
and begowned class which criticises him
because their Christianity isn't even skin
deep. and whose churches are merely
social organizations which countenance
frippy and laxity TO the limit And I
despise such sepulchral old mathematics
as Bucien Stebbins. who Is so small and
soured and sociallstic that he couldn't
detect good in a saint from heaven And
| am not ashamed or afraid to sign my
name to these sentiments. The Bee Is
right. Give the Sunday campaign every
inch Of space you can afford. and the
public will appreciate it. A. Il. WOOD.
Invite TO Training school students.
OMAHA, Sept 1S.-To the Editor OF
Inc Bee; Well. well. so the cat is out
Of the bag. the grave where our training
school is laid to rest Is still fresh, and
me flowers strewn on the mound have
not withered yet. when the announcement
appeared that the University of Omaha
opened night classes for girls who wish
to obtain state certificates to be eligible
to become teachers in our public schools.
But why night classes? Is the day
light glare shedding too strong light
on the reason for closing our own train
ing school?
The reason for abolishing the train
ing classes, while masked with high
phrases and lofty ideals-"the best inter-
ests OF the schools. the children, etc.
is too palpable and visible now.
l was present at the meeting when
the death blow was administered to our
training school, asked permission to say
a few words as a father and taxpayer
in defense OF the training class, but was
as rudely shut out as the class itself.
FRANCIS GOODALL.
276s California Street.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20
MONDAY MIRTH.

Cant you persuade your husband &
workg'
Il s'pose / could" replied the weary
looking woman But he couldn't work
to suit anybody I might as well keep him
at home and lind fault with him myself
as turn him over to strangers. Wash
ington Star.
Il hear that Bilter's daughter eloped
with his chauffeur
Yes, and Bitter wired his forgiveness
''M hat did he do that for?'
He said he thought now there might
be chance for him to use his car.-New
York Times.
rs It's q first class postofficer' in
quired the stranger.
Its as good as you'll find In these
parts retorted the native with 1ustiti-
able local pride.-Buffalo Express.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20
An old Mans Fate.

A confederate veterans wife, whose shrewish tenn
per was we'll known throughout the state. demanded
that an old who had served with her husband
in the civil war, be dismissed.
Sam" said the old man, go to your room and
pack your things and leave-go away"
The old retainer clasped his hands to his heart
with dramatic JOY.
MEL can go!" he said in an ecstacy Of gratitude
Then suddenly his manner changed. with the ut
most compassion he added:
but YOU my poor old friend, you must stay!'
New York Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20
Twice Told Tales
A soft Answer.

A tramp approached a certain Downs home tho
other morning. raped on the back door. and when
the woman Of the house appeared he began to clear
his throat preparatory to telling his hard-uck story
"Cset away from here" said the woman. 81 never
feed professional buns"
But madam. am not professional bum said
the tramp ~ a psychologist travelling in the In
terest of science. l read character az glance In
looking into the soulful depths OF beautiful eyes,
read there that you by nature a knd-hearted
gentle generous 1t is these noble impulses
and the contemplation of charitable deeds That Keep
you looking young and handsome
'You poor, tired hungry man." said the woman.
"Come Inside and will give you some breakfast -
Downs (Kan) Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20

The mystery of the war alarms and invasion
scares so frequent In the east is now satisfactorily
explained. 1T is distressnsly clear" says let
ter writer in the New York Post. "that large
percentage Of brainy people are afflicted with
very defective coordination in the working OF
their psyche entities, whether from the gang
Ionic eenters of the cerebral contex or from the
basal ganglia-" In the presence OF such an az
Fiction. sympathy muffles the scoffer
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20

Suggestion is a powerful factor in shaping
youthful minds for good or evil. That which is
evil may come from older heads too, shrewd to
commit the offeIse themselves. or from reading
stuff unfit for impressionable minds. The two
instances OF youthful depraNity in our neighbor-
ing city press upon parents the necessity OF
greater vigilance in counseing children against
had associates and dangerous readin.s
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20

The moving finger that writes the history
CT progress long ago discarded Turkey as
hoadliner. For half a thousand years the Turks
have received various inducements to move. and
show less inclination now than ever before. II
the Dardanelles is won, vast number of Turks
viii be wholly indifferent to the moving con-
Neyance.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20

The convention of letter carriers in Omaha
broke the record for attendance. The result is
gratifying TO all who worked to make the
vention success. Moreover. IL emphasizes the
advantages OF a central location for gatherings
of nationwide bodies, fact which makes
Omaha pre-eminentiy attractive
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20

The marriage license list shows that Omaha
= becoming quite a popular haven for matri-
m0nial ventures OF couples from nearby towns.
With conditions 50 favorable, and our location
strategic. there is no good reason why.
through proper promotion work a large and
profitable knot-tyinE Industry should not be de-
elopedl hera
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20

The threatened split in the British cabinet
On the question of CONSUMPTION is not calculated
to help settlement of the issue. for the very
good reason that cleavage is along party lines.
The emphatic opposition voiced by the labor ele-
nent. constituting the chief support OF the lib
era party, is likely to be ignored at the pres
emf time
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20

The coming congress is to be invited to give
proposed tax on the output of American NUM-
ton plants prompt consideration. The sugges-
ton commands general favor for two reasons:
The national treasury needs the money and the
foreigner pays the tax
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20

The Anglo-French borrowing commission
omits none Of the fine points OF the game OBJ
serving the danger OF an undignified rush to get
IN on the underwriting fee the commissioners
abandon the fee and put all subscribers on equal
terms. Driving a sharp bargain Is one thing;
putting it over the ground floor crowd is quite
different
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20

you seem to enjoy the heavy Wag-
merriam numbers on the program
II don't"
Then why do you applaud SO
strongly"
81 want to hear the pretty little pieces
they always play for encores. "-Washing-
ton Star.
Yes we went to California"
Ibid your wife enjoy the scenery i'm
her trip across the continent?'
Il don't think she looked at much
scenery But she enjoyed herself, all
right. She looked at hats in eleven diff
ferent states. Chicago Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20

Political temperatures in Massachusetts, are
mounting TO the corn-curing altitude. The con-
test for gubernatorial nominations has reached
a stage where aspirants shed their coats. vests
and suspenders Rev. Sunday must look to
stripping laurels.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20
4522 Seward Street.

he France Processes Innocence.
SIDNEY, Neb., Sept. 1s.-To the Editor
Of The Bee: Referring to your Lincoln
story entitled Light is Thrown on Bond
ing Deal" permit me to say that 1, to
qualify as state accountant, procured
bond through Judge w. II. England.
At the time / made application to Judge
England for this bond 1 was not aware
that he had supported Governor More
head. or that he had flirted with the bull
moosers. The knowledge of these facts
at the time would have made no differ
ence to me one way OF the other. | have
known Judge England many years and
regard him as a friend.
No man can truthfully accuse me of
lobbying. At 10 time during the last
session was in either legislative chamber
to exceed half an hour at a stretch, and
had nothing to do whatever with any
other insurance measure.
The efforts Of your Lincoln CORE
spondent to discover a conspiracy for
purchasing bonds from Judge England
are rather amusing; but / must decline
the honor of being classed as one of the
conspirators.
CHARLES Q. DE FRANCE.
State Accountant.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20
Verdict of a Travelling Man.

Verdict of n Travelling Man.
EN- ROUTE, BEATRICE, Neb., Sept. IS.
To the Editor of The Bee: 1 was an
admirer of Billy Sunday for a number
of years; In fact, would drive overland
or ride on the cars many miles to hear
him preach and for the opportunity to
do personal work among the hundreds
seeking God.
But the time came when Mr.. Sunday
went too far in abuse, slang and vulgarlty
and 1 could not listen to Mr.. Sunday
without leaving disguised, and being
driven further away from God. rather
than drawn closer
Why the preachers of Omaha will per-
NIT the pulpit to become a vaudeville
stage, with BILLY" Sunday the feature
act can't understand. and am only
one OF thousands that is asking the same
question. AS an actor, he is great as a
preacher, a failure, for he breaches
Billy" Sunday and not Jesus Christ
If any vaudeville performer on any
stage would use the language-such
slang, such abuse, such vulgarity and
expressions with double meanings-they
would be hooted off the stage, arrested
ana fined by the board of censorship.
Yet the ministers of Omaha, the finest
board Of censorship that can be gotten
together, permit Mr.. Sunday to have
full swing, to say what he pleases. and
to sit in their seats, laugh at his show
and say amen It's a disgrace to what
they profess
Every God fearing christian reads with
shame the remarks Mr.. Sunday made on
Christian Science and Mary Baker Eddy.
Every knock is a boost" and this is
another boost for Christian Science.
As travelling man have Travelled
from New York to San Francisco. and
have heard Of land seen many the heal
ing of every known disease through the
understanding Of Christian Science
/ have never heard OF anyone being
healed at BILLY" Sunday revival or
by reading any of his sermons. The
command OF Jesus to his disciples ives:
AS We go, preach, saying the kingdom of
heaven is at hand; heal the sick, cleanse
the lepers, raise the dead. cast out devils;
freely we have received; freely give"
Matt. KITS.
have travelled many miles since read
ing last Mondays Bee and talked to
hundreds on this subject and the proof
OF 1t is that the public at large is grow
ing Disguised with the uncalled-for abuse,
vulgarity and slang of Billy" Sunday.
WILLIAM b. BROOKS.
22SS West Adams Street, Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20

II is "for-men-only" sermon when
preached in the tabernacle. but for men and
women alike when printed in the newspapers.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20

But II Mr. Bryan is to go TO Europe on a
Ieace mission, won't he hurry home and I'M
timber his guns in the real fight to eliminate in
the Nebraska primary next April?
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-20
05e 8ees&a
.LeMs2RoaH

fnaNer LhittH ~ tne n All
OMAHA, Sept. ts.-To the Editor OF
The Bee: In your paper recently APP
peared short notice concerning an Eas-
ter lily that lady in this city had in
bloom, having set out the bulb and
cared for It, to learn the result and was
thus awarded.
a lady in Denver recently wrote Of a
similar experience.
When We left here for that place
few days ago there was a lily plant in
the garden full OF buds that promised
blossoms. on return I found one large
bud that has since developed into beau
tiful lily.
SO people can have Easter lilies at
other times Of the year than at Easter
time II they will take pains to set out
the bulbs and care for them while they
are growing.
CHARLOTTE e. GRAVES.
4522 Seward Street