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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
MISSISSIPPIANS DO NOT WANT ID CHANGE PRO. LAWS Bilb0's Plan to Call Extra Session Is Not Received
 Enthusiastically
GOVERNORS COURSE
 YET UNDETERMINED
Eight New Senators Will Be Elected in State Under Redistricting Bill. Old Capitol Building Re-
 pairs Near Completion

Jackson Miss, January 27-(Speciai.) Governor Bilbo has not determined as to whether or not he will call the legislature together in extraordinary session for the express purpose of tightening the prohl- bition laws, making the state bone dry as he calls it, and his political enemies are charging that he has a case of ''cold feet, that he is afraid to call the lawmakers down to Jackson. It is also noticeable that some of the leading prohibitlonists have changed their views as to the ne- cessity of tinkering with the quart-eYery- weeks-law, and are now suggesting that it might be better to let well enough alone There is a possibility of step backward in the event an effort is made to give Mississppians full benefit Of the Webb Kenyon law recently held good pS the supreme court of the United states. Suppose the legislature should simply re- peal the one-quaTt law and refuse to make the state utterly dry as the governor wants? Then the old gallon-a-day law would be in force unless it should also be repealed.
 But there is still bigger fly in the ointment The initiative and referendum amendment is still in force, and should the legislature pass bone dry law petitions for a referendum election would be in circulation next day, and an election would be held at the earliest day possible. The ant-prohibitionists would all be against the law and would vote to repeal it. There are thousands of good prohibitionists who would also vote against such drastic legislation. The Australian ballot system is used in Ms sissippi, and no man need know how any other man votes. It is not like sit ting in legislative halls and being com pelled to come out in the open when the roll is called for votes. The secret bal lot does away with bossism, and the gov ernor as we'll as the prohibition leaders and members of the legislature are well aware of that fact. Left to themselves there is no telling whether the majority of Mississippians, proud and boastful of their personal liberties, and loving an eggnog for Christmas morning, as their fathers did before them-and long toddy every day in the year-would vote for or against absolute prohibition. Certain it is that great many influential mem- bers of the legislature have written or telegraphed the governor that they are opposed to the extraordinary session re- gardless of the fact that they are prohi- bitionists. and the impression grows here that there will be no extra session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

account of public schools Ordinarily this is not the case, but the last legislature changed the dates of distribution of the public school fund from January and June to January and October. That caused a distribution in January, June and October, 1916, and January, 1917. some thing that will never happen again. per haps. This change in dates was due to the fact that the legislature is always about three months behind with the ap- propriation bills. thus causing the teach CTS to have to wait long time for their money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
STATE LAW OFFICE CHANGES

Lamar Easterling, assistant attorney general for the past two years, rendered his resignation this week. Attorney Gen. eral Collins accepted same and rendered the place to Frank Roberson, represen- tative from Pontotoc county, and he promptly accepted. It has been understood around the capitol for several months that MT. Easterling and his chief were not in perfect accord on good many public questions that came up, and changes have been expected for some time. MT Easterling is one of the bright est young lawyers in the state, and it is generally understood that he will be can didate for attorney general three years hence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
PLACED UNDER BOND

Sam Brown, the young negro chauffeur, who was driving Dr. J. F. Hunters car few nights since when it struck and killed E. J. Smith, deputy sheriff of Hinds county, and former state auditor waived exemption when arraigned before Justice Thompson, and was placed under 5000 bond to secure his attendance at the next term of circuit court. He is charged with manslaughter. Opinion is divided as to where to place the responsibility for the death of MT. Smith--on the street car company for the failure of the motorman to stop on the near side of the street crossing. or on the automobile driver for failure to stop his car when the street car stopped
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
OLD CAPITOL DRESSING UP

At meeting of the capitol commission this week it was found on report of the architect and the contractors that repair work is well under way, all the steel work being in place and the roof nearly ready It had been feared that on account of the increased price of material the archi- tect, Theodore Link of St. Louis, would not be able to complete the job and make a new building out of the old ruin within the $125,O00 appropriation, but he gives the commission assurance that he will have plenty of margin The use of 30 or 40 convicts on the structure has saved the state thousands of dollars, as they have done all the rough work. When the repairs shall have been completed sev- eral of the departments of state govern ment will be installed there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
DIDN'T LIKE THE TASTE

A Jackson negro named Bryson Pillars has brought suit for 5000 against the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco company, manu- lecturers of "Brown Mule" tobacco, and against the Corr-Willams Tobacco com pany, their distributors here, on account of having found what he claims is a human hand mashed up in a plug of to- bacco. He took a few chews of the weed before discovering the objectionable bones. Luther Manship his attorney, states that there is no doubt the charge ts true. the finger nails and mashed bones of hand being plain to see The plug will be handled the jury for examina- alton when the case is called. and if the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
PREVENT HYDROPHOBIA

{ Two years ago the state board of health undertook to treat all cases of hydro phobia sent to Jackson free of charge. and during that time BIO cases have been taken care of here. These did not have the rabies, of course. but they had been bitten by so-called maddogs, and the treatment was to prevent the development of the dread disease There has not been a failure and the health authorities are very proud of the record they have made. These cases, if sent to Pasteur institutes in other states, would have cost the pa tients at least s100 each, whereas they have cost nothing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
COMPLAIN AT RATES

Special Agent IIilliard of the interstate commerce commission held court here day or two since on complaint of the wholesale dealers of Jackson against the railroads for increased rates on rice bran and rice polish, a large number of wit nesses being examined. It developed on the hearing that the railroads had in- creased rates on these commodities from to IA cents from New Orleans to Jack son, making a carload cost anywhere from $23 to $32 The railroads claimed that these rice products are being used in the manu- fracture of feedstuffs, wherefore they should be forced to stand the same freight rates as grain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
MIR. BRYAN IN JACKSON

William J. Bryan, one of the most dis tlhgulshed and popular citizens of the world, delivered a lecture at the Century theatre Saturday night, large and en- thusiastic crowd assembling to hear him. MT. Bryan has always been a great fla Vorlte in Jackson, politically and other wise. He has visited here several times and has speaking acquaintance with half the population. While here Mir Bryan was the guest of Editor Henry of the Clarion-Ledger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
EIGHT NEW SENATORS

Governor Bilbo has issued a proclama- tion ordering a special election in eight districts for state senator, so that here after there will be 49 members of the upper house. Two years ago the voters amended the constitution so as to in crease the number of senators and it became necessary to redistrict the state and reapportion the senators. The last legislature ordered the amendment in- serted in the constitution and also the election, which will be held Saturday, February 10. This will give south Mis- sissippi larger representation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
OLD MAIL CARRIER DIES

After an illness lasting more than a year Morris Garland the first mail car Tier Jackson ever saw. died a day or two since. MT. Garland was a native of near Jackson, born about 0 years ago. In 1887, when free delivery was first inau- gurated here, Garland was the first car rier named. The past several years he has been in the postoffice as clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
Doctor Tells How To Strengthen Eyesight so Per Cent Ln One
 Weeks Time In Many Instances

getting glasses. Eye troubles of many descriptions may be wonderfully bene- fitted by following the simple rules Here is the prescription: Go to any active drug store and get a bottle of Bon-Opto tablets. Drop one Bon-Opto tablet in a fourth of a glass of water and allow to dissolve. With this liquid bathe the eyes two to four times daily You should notice your eyes clear up perceptibly right from the start and in. flammation will quickly disappear. If little take steps to save them now be- fore it is too late. Many hopelessly blind might have been saved if they had cared for their eyes in time.
 Note: Another prominent Physician to whom the above article submitted said: 'Bonopto is very remarkable remedy. Its constituent ingredients
 known to eminent specialists and widely prescribed by them The manufacturers guarantee it to strength en eyesight 50 per cent in weeks time in many instances or refund the money. It can be obtained from any good druggist and is one of the very few preparations feel should be kept hand for regular use in almost every family" It is sold in Brming ham by Golfers Drug Store and other druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

from desultory bombardment just as they would from a shower of rain.
 Several months ago enemy aeroplanes dropped bombs in village six or seven miles behind the firing line. 1t was Sun day afternoon and the streets were thronged. Outside a soldiers moving pie ture theatre line of children were wait ing for the doors to open. One of the bombs fell near where they stood. They scattered like so many mice, but within a minue or two all were scrambling back to their places in the queue as if noth- ing at all had happened.
 English Tommies love children and when billeted in a village can always be seen playing with the tots, buying them all sorts of candies and sweetmeats, and even wheeling them gaily along in peram- bulators while fond mothers look on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
No Hope

From Harpers Magazine.
 A 309-pound man stood gazing longingly at the nice things displayed in haber- dashers window for marked-down sale. A friend stopped to inquire if he was thinking of buying shirts or pajamas.
 Cash, mol" replied the fat man wist- fully. The only thing that fits me 1eady-made is handkerchief
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
A Free Prescription You Can HI
 Filled and Use at Home

Free Prescription You Chn nave
 Filled and Use at Home
 Philadelphia, Pa. Do you wear glasses? Are you a victim of eye strain or other eye weaknesses? If so, you will be glad to know that according to Dr. Lewis eyes were failing say they had their eyes restored through the princinle of this wonderful free prescription. One man says, after trying it: T was almost blind; could not see to read at all Now can read everything without any glasses and my eyes do not water any more. At night they would pain dread fully; now they feel fine all the time. It was like a miracle to me-" A lady who used 1t says. "The atmosphere seemed hazy with or without glasses, but after using this prescription for fifteen days everything seems clear can even read fine print without glasses" It is be- lieved that thousands who wear glasses can now discard them in a reasonable time and multitudes more will be able to strengthen their eyes so as to be spared the trouble and expense of ever
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

doubt get judgment The Kinds county court gave $75 verdict a few years ago r m favor of messenger boy who found badly swollen mouse in bottle of Coca-Cola he had swallowed. after which he went deathly sick, and the supreme court affirmed the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

The annual consumption of potatoes in New York exceeds 100000 pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

Goes Hunting From the Plattsburg Republican. Charles Goodwin returned yesterday morning from Bear mountain, where he has been deer hunting, with a large doe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

EDUCATION COMES HIGH
 During less than one year the state of Mississippi has paid out S3,600, ,55760 on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
Married Again

From the Toronto Mail and Express.
 A clergyman, who was 8 widower, had three grown-up daughters. HaVlhS occasion to go away for few weeks he wrote home from time to time. In one of his letters he informed them that he had married a widow with six children"
 This created a stir in the household. When the vicar returned home one of the daughters, her eyes red with weep ing, said:
 Where's the widow you married, father?"
 "Oh, I married her to another man. I ought to have told you that"
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-01-26
East Cherry Creek.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tintle and young
daughter visited at Richman's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Campbell are Wis.
iting and seeing the sights in the capital
city this week.
John Lough was passenger on the
Polly, Tuesday, bound for the stock
show and good time.
Mrs. Jas. Neely spent Sunday at Ad
Monday afternoon because of a sudden
illness.
BERTHE Royston has been quite sick
with the grippe. Fay Mundy is also on
the sick list. 1t seems to be going the
rounds.
Henry Eggleston went to Denver, We'd
nesday, TO take in part OF the s'orh
show and expects to bling back some
cattle il he finds what he wants.
James Neely made a flying trip to
Colorado Springs the latter part of last
week to see about selling his potatoes.
tie sold car load to buyer there for
1925 per hundred on track at Elbert.
He planted about six acres last spring
and had $500 pounds, besides those OF
seed size, and it doesn't take Philadel-
phia lawyer to figure out that Jim has
made some money on spuds this year.
Now who says potatoes have seen their
day on the Divide? They surely came
out wonderfully considering the dry
summer
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-01-26
From District No. 10.

The well.drillers are at Mcdowell s
now
Quite number in our locality have
been gripped 10y the grippe.
Several from here attended the box
social in Gilbert last Friday evening.
Frank Hoepner went TO Denver Tues
day morning to attend the stock show.
MIR. and Mrs. Kenneth Dittemore and
children are spending few days at the
Sutton home.
g. G. Sutton and family are enjoying
short visit from his father, whose home
is In Missouri.
Ed Dietrich, James Nicely Elmer Ep.
Ter and Lloyd Dietrich autoed to Colo
RADIO Springs last Friday.
Ad Dittemore has been appointed Sec
rotary in our district to fill the vacancy
caused by Fred Ditte nore's resignation.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-01-26
Rock Butte

Miss Hazel Bentley came home from
Davidson's Monday.
Several from this vicinity went to the
stock show Monday.
Myrn Wight came home from Denver
Wednesday NOR ming.
George Forsythe had brother from
Griswold, Iowa, visiting him last week.
last week while practicing with the
basket ball team Ralph Thompson fell
and sprained his arm quite badly.
Our black bob toiled house cat fell
over on its side last Sunday and we
know what was the matter-it died.
Mr., Fred Lafferty came houie from
D. ves few days ngo where she had
b n airing for her mother who was i'll.
Howard Mclean has installed -four
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-01-26
Springdale Notes, Dist. SO.

Andrew SEVERN was IN Ebert Tuesday
J. t. Clark and Conrad Peterson went
to Denver Thursday.
Miss Ruth Phelps visited at Conrad
Peterson's Saturday and Sunday.
Lawrence Driever and Shorty Mercy
nolds are attending the stock show in
Denver.
Fritz and Alger Peterson took some
fine Shorthorn cattle to the stock show
sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Gus Wright entertained
the following guests at card party Sat
urday night; Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Peter
son and family, Mr.. aud Mrs. Louis
Oriever, Mr.. and Mrs. HIla Grouse and
daughter, Mr and Mrs. Joe Baginski
and the latter's brother, Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Prule and daughter Mary, Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Monez, Mr.. and Mrs. Nc.
Reynolds, Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Clark and
daughter Elizabeth, Mrs Anna Holland,
Miss Susie Gaylor. Miss Ruth Phelps,
Victor Driever, Louie Driever, Tolo!
Peterson and Hart SEVERN. A good
time was enjoyed by all.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-01-26
From District az
(By Persimmons.)

Another balmy day.
Those who attended the State Grange
report s-fine time and an allround en-
joyable trip
George Gresham and two sons, Harvey
and Frank, took in the stock show Tues
day and Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mr. Gus Dietrich spent Fri
day at Ed Clarks. Mr.. Dietrich did
some carpenter work.
Mrs. Hoover entertained Mr.. and Mrs.
kunze and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Potten-
ger and family at Sunday dinner.
Mrs. John Rhudy who has been suf-
fering with severe case of the grippe
is somewhat better at the present writing
Ed Dietrich and wife spent one day
last week at Al Carnahan's, Ed driving
on to kiowa, we presume, to. obtain an.
other license.
Earl Rhudy, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Rhudy
and little son took advantage Of the
cheap rates to see the stock show. Mrs.
Rhudy went to consult physician in
regard to her little boy. We hope it will
be nothing serious.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-01-26
Box Social.

The young people of the Christian
church gave one of the most successful
box socials, last Friday evening, that
has ever been given IN the community.
The affair was given in the auditorium
of the new school house and resulted in
placing a fund Of 547 in the hands Of the
Eudeavorers We understand the money
is to be used to purchase an indidual
communion service for the Christian
church. The program consisted Of well
selected readings and musical numbers,
the most unique Of which was the rem
dering of some pleasing selections on
Miss Days charity organ
The boxes were beautiful and broughl
good prices and those present enjoyed a
rare good time.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-01-26
Golden Wedding Celebration.

On Thursday, Jan. IL, the old time
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. James Miller
were delightfully."- entertained at the home
Of their daughter, Mrs. ID. =. Campbell,
it being their ffty-second wedding an
nyersary. Between forty and fifty friends
were invited but owing to sickness only
the following were present: Mrs. Eta
Dittemore, daughter from Denver; Rev.
and Mrs. f. Walker, Mr.. and Mrs. Eli
Roberts, Mr.. and Mrs. 9. K. Bassell and
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Stoker, Mr. aud
Mrs. Vernon Mccain Of Monument, Mr..
and Mrs. Ebert Hiatt and family, Mr..
and Mrs. Jas. Foster, Mrs. N. Williams,
Mrs. Ed Hiatt, Miss Della Roberts, Mr..
J. Melburn and Mr.. Aug. Stoker.
The house was tastefully decorated
with evergreen. Yellow and white deco
rations were carried out on the table,
where sumptuous dinner was served
by Mr. and Mrs. Campoell. Place cards
we're decorated with yellow roses After
dinner picture OF the group was taken
then all went into, the house where Rev.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-01-26

Walker gave an appropriate talk and
presented Mr.. and Mrs. Miller with
gift OF money, mostly gold from their
many friends.
The donors were: Walter Miller,
son, $1,000; Dick Fuller, cousin, s5 90;
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Trent, Denver, 80 90;
Mr.. J. Melburn, $3.50; Mr.. and Mrs. Eli
Roberts, 500; Mr.. and Mrs. n. b. AL
derman, sI00; Rev. and Mrs Walker,
sl.00; Mrs. I'D Hiatt, 81 90; Miss Della
Roberts, Sl.00; Mrs. M. Williams and
Miss Anna Russell, sl0o; Mr.. and Mrs.
Ebert Hiatt. sl.00; Mr.. and Mrs. V.
Cain, 5l.00; Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Foster,
sl00; Mr.. A. Stoker, 81 90; Mr.. and Mrs.
Barrett. gold-lined berry spoon; Mrs.
Eta Dittemore and Mrs. Campbell, gold
trimmed cups and saucers.
After farewell song and best wishes
to Mr.. and Mrs. Miller for many more
years OF welded happiness the guests
departed for their homes feeling that
they had spent most enjoyable day.
Tho day was ideal. being warm and
bright, and NAV the coming years be
just as bright for Mr.. and Mrs. Miller
A GuEsT.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-01-26

j A. Bohlen took Joe tanner and son
.Iosey to Ebert. Tuesday, where they
took the train for Denver
Last Saturday the school teachers in
the neighboring districts visited with
Miss Anderson in No 90
Mr.. and Mrs. Liilig, the new renters
on Mrs. Grifiiths place, returned Thurs
day morning from Denver.
The writer visited five seed houses
while in Denver and we find that all
kinds OF seed grains are scarce and high
and would, therefore, advise everybody
to buy your seeds as soon as you can
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-01-26
Cameron Notes.

VIM. Clugy was hauling alfalfa hay
from Ebert the first OF this week.
d. p. Pottenger had another car load
OF alfalfa hay shipped in last Tuesday.
j. G. Brace and q. E. Brown uotored
to Denver, Tuesday, to take in the stock
show.
Dee Pottenger was Denver passenger
Tuesday morning, he going up to attend
the stock show.
The Brcer Guthals and Henry Hopp-
mann families were callers at WIN. Clugy's
last Monday night.
Earl Brace had load of wheat on the
Ebert market Tuesday aud hauled back
load of alfalfa hay.
Miss Esther Brown was unable to at
tend school on Wednesday, she having
an attack of the grippe.
A. Richardson is at Denver this week
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-01-26
Fremont Tidings.

Last weeks news was showed in.
Joe Wheeler was trading in Elbert
Saturday.
Mr.. Eickhof has been Ill with the
rheumatism.
Mrs John Wheeler was Denver pas
senger Tuesday.
Otto Fuchs is hauling cream to the
Fondis cheese factory.
Edwin and Arthur Allison is helping
Will Plant put up ice.
Mr.. Eicknof sent some OF his fine cat
tie to the Denver stock show.
Charles Schauer helped George Con
arroe butcher hogs Saturday.
Charlie and Frank Schauer were cut
ting posts for Mr.. Steckel Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Shaver spent the
day at George Allison's last Friday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-01-26
Fondis and Vicinity

Cecil Conarroe visited Josey Janner
last week.
Clarence Harper was at Elbert last
Saturday.
Mr.. Malloy has been hauling straw
from Mr.. Flurer's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Good spent Sun
day at the Roles home.
VIM. MeCauley hauled a load of coal
from Spring Branch Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Head will soon
move into the hotel at Fondis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo Monez took Sun
day dinner at Henry Rubcck's.
Josey tanner and Cecil Conarroe we're
bunting coyotes with hounds last week.
Joe tanner, son Josey and Fred jose
peit are attending the big stock show
at Denver.
VIM. Warner, Charley Schauer, Clar-
ence Harper ana Cecil Conarroe are help
ing George Conarroe put up ice this
week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-01-26

attending the big stock show. Walter
Clugy is helping out with the chores
while Archie is away.
Will Kent had a well put down on his
ranch recently, striking good flow at a
ten-foot depth, which assures him plenty
Of water for all his needs.
Miss Leta Brown is rapidly recovering
from her recent sick spell and expects
to go back to Elizabeth next Monday to
resume her studies at High school.
Miss Marie Farry dismissed school
rhursday noon and went to Denver in
the afternoon to spend the weekend At
her home and also to take in the stock
show.