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THE ABERDEEN WEEKLY. .... The Aberdeen Weekly PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY. Subscription in the State - $1.00 Subscription Out of State - $1.50 T. T. DEAVENPORT. Editor. ANNOUNCEMENTS. We are authorized to announce HON. JOHN E. RANKIN for re-election to Congress from the First Congressional District of Mh Hinyipiii. subject to the action of the Democratic party. FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE. First Judicial District, HON. JOHN H. MITCHELL, of Pontotoc County. FntrtT Judicial Dhtrict, HON. C. P. LONG, of Lee County. Just a few of the old veterans who brayed the rough times of the 60's assembled in Starkville Easter Sunday, according to a custom that has been in vogue among the old soldiers of Oktib beha county for several years past. Each year their number will become fewer until within a score or more years there will be none left to continue this beau tiful custom. "Hate" is the title of a pamph let that has been sent out by the H. D. Stephens committee as a campaign document. The pam phlet contains criticisms which Yard iman's Weekly has made of the Wilson administration. The impression is sought to be made that these criticisms were actu ated by personal hatred of Mr. Wilson as it was indulged in by ex-Senator Vardaman. The criticisms were given publicity through the columns of Varda man's Weekly, and it would seem that Mr. Stephens is strengthening t h e Vardaman cause by giv ing them wider pub licity. The suit against Gov. Ku3?ell filed in the J;u k?on Division of the Fed eral Court by Mis Birkhead for alleged seduction wan thrown out itf the court by Judge Edwin Holmes for want of jurisdiction. Tuesday. Gifv. Ilu-ell claimed citizenship at Oxford in the Northern District of the state. Many think the case will be dropped, as it is alleged the suit was instituted to injure the governor politically and to inlluence legislation that he opposed in the interest of the trusts. The trusts failed to get the legislation they de sired. The governor has not been injured politically, and now every body devoutly hopes the scandal ous proceedings art at an end, be cause the people desire only equita ble laws as between them and the trusts and the fair name of their strtte not to be smirched through dark schemes of unscrupulous poli ticians. Just to Remind You. On "Mothers' Day" last year one of our forgetful girls received a silent reproof when the llorist delivered to her mother a box of lovely ferns and phints with the cards of two of the girls best friends motherless girls, by the way. We who are so fortunate aa to have mother with us should need no re minder to send her an offering of posies on Mothers' Day. She will appreciate flowers, but don't you stop with the things that money can buy. 'Much more precious to her mother's heart are those little ex pressions of affection witch oannot be measured in dollars and cents. Slip your arms around her neck and with her cheek to yours, tell her that she is the dearest, sweetest, best mother in all the world. You may write that on her tombstone later, but she would rather hear you fay it now. Don't forget that May 14th is Mother's Day. I. C. Magazine. When her son was sentenced to 20 3 ear3 imprisonment for robbery Mrs. Hannah Donovan, of New York, climbed to the top of a house and jumped off. Her life work of rais ing a son had failed. She did not want to live any longer. It is al ways the parent that paya the pen alty for the son's crime. Mobile Register. And if the son had been brought up in the fear and admonition of the Lord, the penalty is a miscar riage of justice. A law was passed by the last session of the legislature forbiding supervisors to make contract with or purchase supplies from any one related to a member by blood or marriage within the third degree except if euch person secures the contract by lowest competitive bid Illinois Central System Clears Up Point About. Railway Net Income. The net railway operating income of the Class I railroads of the United States for 1921 was at the rate of 3 31 per cent upon their tentative valuation as established by the Interstate Commerce Commission for rate making purposes. Many have construed this to mean that the railroads realize a net income of 3.31 per cent available for dividends, enlargements and improvements. This is far from being true. There is a great difference between "net rail way operating income" and "net income." Accounting methods are prescribed for the railroads by the Interstate Commerce Com mission, and they are uniform for all railroads. After all operating expenses and taxes have been provided for, and uncollectible accounts have been deducted, and after funds have been set aside for the payment of rentals on equipment and joint facilities, the balance left over from revenues is called "net railway operating income," which was for 1921 the 3 31 per cent referred to. Most railroads have some income from sources other than railway operations, sucn as interest ana aiviuenas on securities ownea, wincn, auueu to me net railway upeiai- t n cr inrnmo " rrnctitntc what 5 q known a "crrncQ inrnmp " ing income," constitutes what is known as Tlioro art oortotn f i v ort n rmtc linivPiTor w-Vi i rli mnct ocilrl bo foro tbr "not inmmp is established, chief among these being interest on the bonds and the rental of leased lines. After making deductions for these, it is estimated that there was practically nothing left of either the "net railway operating income" of 3 31 per cent or the "gross income." In other words, the railroads had no "net income" for 1921. Some railroads fared better than others during 1921, just as some business men and farmers fared better than others. Preferable location, foresighted management, superior machinery with which to work these are elements which have their influence in the show ing made by a railroad, as they have in eveo' other business enterprise. The railroads cannot serve the public adequately unless they are able to enlarge and improve their properties as the requirements of the country for transportation service develop. In order for the railroads to grow, their securities must be attractive to investors, for the funds they receive from the issuance of securities are used in improving their properties. The Illinois Central S3stem, in common with Other railroads, is striving to render a service of satisfaction. It is eager to continue to improve and enlarge its facilities, so that its plant may be a little in advance of the needs of its patrons. An overloaded machine is never efficient, and if the overloading continues for any length of time the machine must necessar ily deteriorate. This statement is made in the interest of a better understanding of railway problems We ask that our patrons view the railway problem in its true light; that they realize that eyery obstacle placed in the path of railway progress rebounds against them, as much as against the railroads themselves, and that the interests of the railroads and the interests of the public are inseparable. Constructive criticism and suggestions are invited. C. H. MARKHAM, President, Illinois Central System. 14 Judge C. P. Long For Re-election. The name of Hon. C. P. Long is announced iu this paper to succeed himself as judge of the First Judi cial District of Mississippi. Judge Long was elected to suc ceed Hon. Claude Clayton in 1918, and has held the scales of justice evenly balanced since that time. As few cases appealed to the supreme court have been reversed from Judge Long's decisions a for any equal period of time under other circuit court judges in this district, and the record shows that the laws have been enforced during his adminis tration with equal justice to all. Judge Long is a Christian gentle man and believes in dispatching the court's business so as to economize in expenses to the people. While the per diem of jurors and other em ployees of the courts have been ma terially increased since he came into office and the business of the courts have been equally or more volum inous, the record shows that the ex pense of holding the courts has not been correspondingly increased to the people of the counties. Judge Long states that it is a democratic custom to endorse an efficient oflicer with a second term, and says that if his record as a fair, impartial and economic judge is a worthy record, he asks the people to say so at the polls by giving him their votes. Judge Long hopes to see most of the voters of the district, both men and women, before the primary, and states that he will appreciate favor able consideration of his candidacy at their hands. Important Changes In Time of Trains. A Change in Schedule of Certain Frisco Trains Will be Made Effective Sunday, May 14, 1922 For detailed information, inquire of the Ticket Agent. J. N. CORNATZAR Passenger Traffic Manager ST. LOUIS. 666 Cures Malaria, Chills and Fever, Dengue or Billious Fe ver. It kills the germs. A Mueh Needed Addition to Our School System. The importance of athletics in the school is now recognized by every body, and every well organized, large school b.89 a coach or coaches for its pupils. The salaries for these coaches are paid, of course, by the school board. These people usually receive better salaries than do the other members of the teaching force. AH this is as it should be, and no one can offer a convincing argument against the system. Athletic train ing is necessary to the physical de velopment and has its place in men tal and moral development as well. But there ia another phase of school work and supervision that, in my mind, outranks athletics and is des tined tofireceive its due . considera tion by all up-to-date school boards. I refer to school nursing, or rather realth supervision by a graduate nurse who has had specific training in this line of work. A capable woman who understands the sacred ness of her duties and relations to anil "with her pupils will be of ines timably more value than any other member of the teaching force. Her duties are advisory as well as super visory, and it has been shown that current sickness can be reduced 50 per cent or more by employing a capable school nurse. But perhaps the greatest good comes in the care of and advice given to the girls who are iust budding into womanhood. Again she discovers defects in sight and hearing in the younger children in time to have them cared for he fore it is too late. She also discov ers the cause that may possibly have incipient tuberculosis. This discovery will -mean the difference between life and death in many in stances. Now for some practical applica tions: The schools of Aberdeen and Amory each needy, and should have a nurse. While they do without such service, they can not claim to be first class and up-to-date. So I am hoping that thw progressive men and women composing the school boards for these two, otherwise, splendid schools will at once con sider this matter. In addition , to the work outlined above, I see a possibility of getting medical in spection lor all the schools in the county. If tLe coiuity should be divided into two inspection dis tricts, the nuxsH from the Aberdeen school could work one end. and the Amory nurse; could work the other, The microHCopic work for both would be done in the county labor atory, and I am sur the State Bu reau of Child Welfare would furnish a woman pbyacian to make the physical exatoinations. Medical inspection for all the schools in the county and nurse supervision for the two large schools would be a wonderful step forward, and it all can be bad if the school boards at Aberdeen and Amory will add to their force a school nurse and will co-operate as suggested above. Your County Health Officer would be delighted to meet the boards mentioned above and discuss the matter in detail. He will also ren der all possible assistance in work ing the plan nut to a successful end. G. S. BRYAN, Co. Health Otticer. Election Commissioner's Notice Of Special Election for Jmtioe of the Peace. 5th Supervisor's District, for the Western Division of Said Dis trict, Composed of the Precincts of Wren and Willis' Store. State of Mississippi, Monroe County. Notice is hereby given that, in pur suance to an order of the Board of Supervisors of said county, made and entered on the2nd day of May at the May term thereof. 1922, a Special El ection to till the vacancy existing in the office of Justice of Peace of the Western Division of the 5th Supervis or's District of said county, which division is composed of the precincts of Wren and Willis' Store, will be held as provided by law at said pre cincts, on SATURDAY. THE THIRD DAY OF JUNE. 1922 Said election to be held under the provisions, res trictions and limitations as provided by faw. This the 5th day of May. 1922. O. S. CL"PTON, C. O. McKlNNEY, C. M. Kolb, Election Commissioners of Monroe County, Miss. "Sometimes a man postpones ad vertising to sell his goods until he has to do it to sell his store." . ... . Financial Pennrt nf the Atavor'T r " " . " .Ft and Board of Aldermen of the City of Aberdeen, Miss. From Oct. 1920 to Oct. 1921. Common City Receipts. Balance in bank $ 4,495 32 Common City 60.197 33 Pines 2,333 50 Miscellaneous 151 34 Street Tax 735 00 Paving 11 08 Privileges 2.163 50 $60,092 07 Disbursements Fire hose $ 715 00 Ford truck 750 00 Sprinkling 60 00 Trash cans 67 62 Two mules 400 00 Health Officer 100 00 City Treasurer 50 00 City Assessor 150 00 School allowance 20.732 35 Mayor 1,600 00 Marshal 1.0S3 2t Clerk 162 50 Night Watchman 975 00 Street Commissioner 975 00 Police 975 00 Truck Driver 975 00 Aldermen .'. 312 60 Janitor 334 50 Bonds and Interest 11.S7S 86 Coal and Freight 411 25 Fire and Tornado Insurance. 996 26 Street Work 903 09 Telephones '. 67 42 Special Police 40 00 Tires and repairs for truck .. 670 97 Street Force 2,347 50 Ant poison 692 26 Gravel and Freight 1,061 3a Garage Account.... 6S 41 Drug Store Account 110 54 Hardware Account 271 79 Feed for Mules 533 46 Blacksmithing and Plumbing 97 80 Miscellaneous . 211 18 Dockets. Stationary & Pr'tg. 398 26 Repairs on Cicy Hall 70 00 Lumber 20 87 Grocery Store Account 56 25 Balance iu bank 8.866 82 SCHOOL FUND. Receipts. Balance in bank Interest on balances Jan. State Distribution Jan. State Distribution..... Jan. State Distribution..... May State Distribution...., June Chancery Cl'k Couotr Pupils July Chanceiy Cl'k Country Pupus P. A. Dulin Jan. Prof. Bowlus tuition Country Pupils July Prof. Bowlus tuition Country Pupils 1921 Mavor tuition Country Pupils City Allowances Disbursements Coal and kindling. Supt. Colored Schools. Oil Stove and Machine Typewriting Seals Diplomas Telephones and postage.... Maps Crayons and toilet paper... Cabinet School Supplies Teachers' helps Paper and paterns Class books Balance on Typewriters .... Brooms Plumbing Blackboards and Repairs... Stationary and Printing Hardware account Drug Store account Freieht and Drayage Water and Lights Janitors, 2 schools $60,092 07 , . $ 920 24 13 32 . 1.614 22 327 25 . 3.175 69 . 785 02 y .. 552 59 ! . 633 69 4 25 .. 465 75 . . 469 00 . . 246 07 .20.732 35 29,939 44 ,.$2,219 SO . 2JI9 60 . 612 31 . . 2.750 00 ,.12.836 20 675 00 .. 2.160 00 172 50 9 50 16 60 . . 4 i i i . . .13 54 37 50 63 00 22 75 118 39 8 05 17 87 8 40 .. 349 13 44 30 13 00 298 80 80 75 . 223 73 44 35 133 35 215 63 697 03 , . 3,941 09 $29,939 44 SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS Receipts Common Citv $60,092 07 School Fund 29.939 44 $90,031 51 Disbursements Common City $51,225 25 School Fund . 25,998 35 Batauco 12,807 91 $90,031 51 Notice to Creditors. The State of Mississippi, County of Monroe. Chancery Court. No. 6660. Estate of Mrs. Mary Ann Holmes, N. W. Holmes, Executor. Notice is hereby given to all per sons holding claims against the estate of Mrs. Mary Ann Holmes, deceased, that lettsr9 Testamentary were grant ed, the undersigned as Executor of said estate by the Chancery Court of sain conuty, on the 3rd day of May, 1922, and all persons holding claims against said estate are hereby noti fied to have same probated and reg istered according to law by the Chan cery Clerk, within six months from date of this Notice, otherwise such claim or claims not so probated will be forever barred. This t he 3rd day of May. 1922. N. W. HOLMES. Executor. Notice of Letting Contracts for Running Road Tractor and Operating Road Grader, 2nd District. The State of Mississippi, County of Monroe, City of Aberdeen. Board of Supervisors, May term 1922. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of said County, will, at its meeting, on the First Mon day in June, 1922, at the court-house thereof in the City of Aberdeen, up to the lion's of 2 o'clock p. m,, receive sealed proposals, for the contracts for Running Tractor and Operating Grader on the 2nd District Roads of said county, for a term to be fixed and determined by said Board of Sup ervisors, and which work is to be done under the supervision and con trol of the Board of Supervisors, ac cording to law, and if satisfactory bids or proposals are then and there received, the Board will award con tracts accordingly. Right to reject any and all bids is hereby reserved. By order of the Board of Supervis ors, this the 3rd day of May, 1922. J. T. MORGAN. Clerk of Board of Supervisors. Bv Q. G. RAY. D. O. 0 "When money talks it never tells jou where to get it." ' Kentucky Wonder and Texas Beans in bulk. Cantaloupe and Water melon Seed, per lb., 65c. Fine Seed Peanuts. 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