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THE STARKVILLE NEWS. VOL. IX. BOARD OF ALDERMEN. Starkville, Miss., April 5,1910. Honorable Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Oil.y of Starkville. met in regular ses sion, in the Mayor’s Hall, this the Ist day of March, 1010. at 8:00 p. m., all officers and members being present. The Minutes of the previous meetings were read and adopted and the following business transacted. 0000 MAYOR’S report for the month of March, 1910. Fines assessed $75 00 Fines Collected £1 00 Fines outstanding 42 00 Respect fully submitted, H. A. BKATTIE. Mayor. Ordered by the Hoard that said report be received and spread upon the Minutes, oo o o COLLECTOR’S report for the month of Feb ruary. 1910. For water service S9l 87 For light service 704 07 City Accounts ~ 50 Privilege Tax 3 14 Street Tax 3 oo Pound Pen 4 i> Total HO9 43 Turned into Treas.sl,lo9 43. Respect fully Submitted W. O. PAGE. Col. Ordered by the Board that said report be received and spread upon Minutes. 0000 The Supt. of Water and Light Plant and Street Commissioner's reports were read and ordered spread upon Minutes. 0000 TREASURER'S REPORT. To the Honorable Mayor and Board of Aider men: 1 submit below a statement of all funds re ceived and paid out by the City Treasurer during the tirst quarter 1910 and showing the total cash on band at the close of busi ness April 4th., 1910. Maturing Bond and Interest Fund Bal on hand last report * 2982 30 Reed, during quarter S 1057 25 4039 55 Paid for warrant 974 50 Paid for Coupons 502 50 1587 00 Bal on hand this date 2i>o2 49 School Fund. Ballast report 018 54 Reed of collector *2114 .44 Reed State distribution 1220 66 Reed Sheriff polls 530 44 4494 98 Paid for warrants : **43 93 Bal on hand this date 051 0;> General Improvement Fund. Bal last report 774 25 Reed from Collector 2790 3> 3504 00 Paid for Warrants 1346 56 Bal on hand this date ‘2216 04 General Fund. Bal last report 314 52 Reed H A Beattie, Fines 78 >0 Reed Privilege Tax 10 45 Reed Street Tax 30 00 Reed Pound Pen 9 25 Reed City Taxes.. 4210 .>6 Error in receipt Warrant 470. 1 00 4660 26 Paid for warrants -4819 81 Bal on hand this date 840 4i Total credits 0212 05 Water and Light Rents. Overdrawn lasi report 581 58 Paid for warrants 2856 11 3437 09 Reed of Col during quarter... ‘2897 96 Overdrawn tills date :> 39 i3 Total cash on hand 5672 .{2 Respect ful I y Submitted. W. .1. Rousseau, Treas. Starkville, Miss., April. 5,1910. 0000 The assessment against the Standard Oil Cos., for back Privilege Taxes for years from 1904 to 1909, for peddling was ratified by the Board. 0000 Ordered by the Board that the Street Com missioner give 30 days notice in writing to the owners of property on Main Street from its intersection with Main Street, running west to Short Street, connecting Main and Lampkin streets, and on the short street that runs from the intersection of Washington and Main streets to its intersection with Lampkin street, at the southwest corner of the Burns property, and on the north side of Lampkin street and Greensboro road from east corner of Methodist church property to a point at A. W. Reynolds gate, and on the south side of Lampkin St. and Greensboro road from the east corner of L. E. Yeates residence to a point at H. H. Reynolds gate, of the necessity of constructing walks along said street pursuant to an ordinance passed November 17, 1909, and at the expiration of 30 days for the giving cf said notice, if said walks have not been constructed, the Street Commissioner is ordered to construct or have constructed said side walk and keep an ac curate account of the cost thereof and report the same to the Board at the next regular meeting after the completion of said walks. 0000 The Board ordered a concrete crossing be tween Dr. Eckford s office and J. L. Martin s store. 0000 The fire insurance on School building was equally divided between the four insurance agents, 0000 The school at Cotton Mills was extended, 0000 F. M. Hale was re-elected school trustee, 0000 The Board decided to ask M. & O. R. R. Cos. for cheap rates on material to build new road. 0000 The Board adjourned until April 7th. W. O. PAGE. H. A. BEATTIE. Clerk. Mayor, 0000 Adjourned meeting Thursday night. April i7th, 1910. The Board met pursuant to• ad journment; all members present except Dos* STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI, FRIDAY, APRIL 29. 1910. •ey. 0000 F. L. Wler was elected a member ot the Board of School Trustees. 0000 Bridges moved and Nason seconded that Mayor Beattie, Alderman Howard and Clerk Page be oppointed a committee to make ar rangements to raise the money to build City part of new road. 0000 The Board adjourned until Friday uight, April 15, 1910. W. O. PAGE, H. A. BEATTIE. Clerk. Mayor For Mayor. Mr. L. R Howard, the pres ent popular Alderman-at-large, announces for Mayor of the City Starkville in the News Ibis week. Mr. Howard is a young man of Stirling worth and integrity, a man of affairs and whose inter ests are fully identified with that of every citizen. He is one of the largest property owners and a successful man in business. If elected, we believe that Mr. Howard would make a good and efficient; mayor. He asks the voters to consider his claims and desires tneir sup port for which he will be grate ful. m— ~>ii To the Lot Owners of Fellow ship Cemetery The Trustees of Fellowship Cemetery beg to announce that they have employed a regular sexton who will be in charge, and keep the grounds in perfect order. To do this successfully we have decided to assess each lot owner the sum of $2.00 per annum, the payment of which will guarantee that the lot thus assessed will be kept in perfect order without further trouble or expense to the owner. This as sesment is to be paid to the Sec retary of Ridgely Lodge No. 23, I, O, O. F., who will receipt you for same. Provisions of the deed under which the lots were sold says that it is “With the un derstanding that this lot is to be used for the burial of the (white) dead, and to be under such rules and regulations as are now, or may hereafter be prescribed for the Cemetery by the Lodge.” We hope to have the hearty co-operation of the public gener ally, and the lot owners espec ially. in this matter, as it will enable the Trustees to make Fellowship Cemetery what it should be—a credit to the town and people. Recognizing the necessity of keeping the Cemetery in uniform order, we feel sure th*t this plan will meet with your hearty ap proval, and thank you in advance for your help and co-operation. R. B. Neal, Chairman Simon Fried Wiley N. Nash William Ward W. F. Pierce Thos. J. Wood T. W. Woodward Trustees Fellowship Cemetery. By order of Ridgely Lodge No. 23, I. O. O. F. Thos. J. Wood, Noble Grand. W. H. Miller, Secretary. For Mayor. Just at going to press Mr. Jno. W. Carpenter dropped in upon us, handing in his announcement for mayor of our city. Mr. Carpenter is too well known for us to add anything of ad-van vage to his candidacy. He is to the native born, conservative but most progressive. If elected, in our opinion, would make an ideal mayor. He asks the fair and impartial considera tion of the voters. This is reas onable and lair. SENATOR BILBO. Issues Statement to the People of Mississippi. Lays Bare the Scheme of “Purse-Yites” Poplarville, Miss., April 20, 1910. To the People of Mississippi. Never in the history of Mississippi has there been waged at enr capitol city such a bitter and disgraceful fight with the friends of the common people and a clean government on the one side and the mercenary politicians and cor porate influences on the other. The Mississippi Legislature which ad journed last Saturday, sine die, will go down In history as one of the most ex travagant and outrageous on record. It was my unpleasant duty to lead in the tight, to turn the light on the cor rupt influences and methods used in the recent contest for United States Sena tor. And while the world may never know all the questionable doings of this “dark lantern” caucus, yet enough has been revealed to let the people know that the manhood of Mississippi must arise and come to the rescue of the toiling masses of our beloved State. The people were not forgotten in the caucus alone, but ycu have only to look at the record of the Legislature, with its 100 or more public ollices created, with its raise In salaries of nearly all officers, with its seven or eight mill.on dollars appropriations, and you will see that the taxpayers were never dreamed of. People of Mississippi! Don't mistake the issue! The light between the class es and masses, between the corporate influences and the people is on! and it will be a light to the finish. It is now a matter of history that when the “gang” of political corruption ists failed to defeat the finding of an in dictment before the Hinds County Grand Jury, they then threw, at the suggest ion of Dulaney’s attorneys, the whole affair into the State Senate of Mississ ippi for the professed purpose of invest igation but it is now known that the scheme was to secure the State’s evi dence, white-wash the guilty parties, defeat justice, confound the public as to the real facts, expel or condemn me and to “recommend themselves power fully.” I was fully aware of the fact that the “gang” both in the Senate and out of it that had pulled off the greatest and most reprehensible political trick in Mississippi politics would crucify me if they could, when I revealed their infa my. I know that the corporations of South Mississippi, especially the G. & S. I. R. R. had me marked ever since I en tered public life, because I have dared to oppose them in the interest of the people. The corporate tools and graft ing politicians scoured South Mississip pi as with a fine tooth comb for some thing to damn the man who dared to expose the methods of the enemies of a clean government. Of course they and all who are in sym pathy with them think it “perfectly awful” to expose their damnable meth od*. Why I’m informed that one of these little poker-playing Senators has actually resigned because Bilbo was not evpelled for exposing the crookedness of the recent caucus. If this honor able (?) Senator would tell the people of Mlssippi the TRUE reason for his de serting Ex-Governor Vardanian after two or three weeks of the recent cau ens had expired the people of Mississip pi would better understand his present action. I understand that there are more of these honorable (?) Senators to resign. Let the good work go on! At no stage of this fight have I been doubtful of the ultimate outcome for I knew that I was right and truth will prevail. I shall not be surprised if the “gang” continues their effort to damn me but you can’t fool all the people all the time. The immortal (?) 28 Senators who thought they wore so honest, upright, and worthy of belief, did not dare to prefer any charges against me. Why? Because all the slanderous rumors and corporate concoctions produced by the “gang” had vanished into the air when the facts were made known. The world now *knows that the majority of the Senate was interested In my damnation and the vote on my expulsion would have been practically the same before the investigation as alter, They were trying to cover up the conditions brought about by their own doings In the secret caucus. It Is no secret that the two honorable (?) Senators who were supposed to represent the Senate in the investigation, were in daily con ference with Dulaney, the Percy Broth ers and their attorneys, during the Star Chamber Proceedings of the Sen ate. These same two Senators were members of the immortal steering com mittee of the late glorious (?) secret caucus. It is a strange coincidence. The request of the 25 upright (?) Sena tors for my resignation, the resolution having been adopted after President Hebron had surrendered his gavel and all my friends left the Senate in a body, and coming after they had failed to ex pel me was ridiculous and amusing i the extreme —their nerve In this case being in proportion to their infamy. In n sponse to this I have two good rea sons for not complying with their re quest. I First—The people of the 4th District gave me my commission. I h ive done my sworn duty as God gave me light to see it. I have been true to their inter ests and to them alone am I accountable and to them I stand ready to give an account of my stewardship. Second—And 1 would resign if it w. re not for the further fact that I would see all of the 28 Senators in h— before I would gratify their desires. When 30 or 40 of the leading citizen* of South Mississippi from all the walks of life, came to Jackson to vouch for my life, work and character and many thousand more stood ready to come auJ only half a dozen personal and political enemies could be found to attack me, I feel safe to leave my case to the fair minded citizenship of Mississippi. Little do I care for what the 25 Sena tors that voted fot the (Percy-Dulaney) resolution against me THINK for they are only 25 very ordinary men. I know that I'm right, that my people are with me and I believe the people of Mississ ippi will approve of my work. I know further the motives that prompted their votes, all of which will be revealed in the course of time. Dulaney’s and the “gang's” actions since I appeared be fore the Grand Jury has proven his guilt to all fair minded people. I wonder why it was necessary for the Percy’s and all their satellites to hasten to Jackson and stay and work day and night during the farce proceed ings before the {Senate. Why was it that the venerable Senate didn't give me a fair deal? I'm not afraid of the verdict of a just people when all the facts are made known to a candid world. Just wait until you read the evidence. 1 shall be pleased to meet thess gen tlemen on the stump and discuss the whole affair before the white Democrats of Mississippi and then the people can decide who the “self-confessed liar” is. Yours for a Clean Government. Theo G. Bilbo. STURGIS SLOCAL. BY MISS SALLIE BEVILL Mrs. Maude Prewitt was a guest in the home of her aunt. Mrs. C. B. Hannah, Sunday. Mr. Rand Shropshire and Mrs Jennie Dabbs have been visiting their mother this week. Dr. Tom Greene spent Satur day in town. Miss Ilah Woodson spent Sun day at home. Miss Maggie Sullivan spent Saturday in Starkville, shipping. Mr. C. B. Hannah left Mon day for the ReUnion. Miss Maggie Sullivan attended the State Teacher’s Association at Meridian this week. The sick are all improving. We had quite a little snow storm Monday. A novel sight to many of us. Some of the old er people recall a similar storm in April 1870. Miss Edith Sullivan is spend ine this week with Mrs. Allie Greene. LONGVIEW LOCALS. Miss Ida Richardson returned home Saturday, where she has been spending a week in the home of her cousin, Mrs. Allie HalJ. Mrs. Dora Sowell, from Kos ciusko, was the guest of Mrs. Nannie Eakin Friday. Mrs. Ethel King, from Durant, made us a flying trip Thursday and returned Friday. Mr. Jack Wallace, Mrs. Fan nie Richardson’s son-in-law, spent Saturday and Sunday with her. Mrs. Eula Sanders and Miss Verna Eakin, were the guest of Miss Ethel Sanders Friday. Miss Maggie Shurden spent a few days here in the home of her sister, Mrs. Myrtle Fennel, last week. Mrs Allice R imsey, from town, spent Sunday in Longview with relatives. Mr, Grover Carpenter looked very “sporty” Sunday, he has his eye on some girl here. Who is it, Grover? Miss Ida Richardson vistited her aunt, Mrs. Ida Sikes, Sun day although her “friend,” Mr. Charlie Montgomery, “accompa nied” her. Mr. J. I. Cummins and Mr. Jack Veazey visited New Hope Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dolhem departed for Aberdeen Sunday. Mr. W. H. N. Seitz made a fly ing trip to Starkville Saturday. Mrs. Alliee Seiiz visited her s'ster, Mrs. Annie Crow, Satur d ty. A Good Man Gone to his Reward. Mr. Wm. McCann died last Saturday morning about 2 o’clock at the home of his son, Mr. Will McCann at Longview, aged about 74 years. He had been confined 10 his room for several weeks, but his condition was not regard ed as serious. Three members o his Lodge, Odd Fellows, Rev. V/. A. Jordan, Messrs. R. B. Neal and Wm. Ward paid him a -ocial and fraternal visit the vening before his death. He vas very appreciative of the call '.nd was in tine spirits. His • eath, coming as it did the next morning, was a shock to his £1 mods. r i. e remains arrived here Sun day on the 10:13 a. m. train and conv ed to the horn? of Mr. J. J. Henry. The funeral services were held at 2 o’clock, conduct ed by Rev. W. E. M. Brogan as sisted by Rev. W. A, Jordan fol lowed by interment at Fellow ship Cemetery by Ridgely Lodge No. 23, I. O. O. F. Mr. McCann was an honored and respected citizen of Oktibbe ha County, where he resided from boyhood, except the years of the war. He was a confeder ate soldier, true, faithful and loyal throughout the four years’ strife. He was a man of many noble traits of character. Friends sympathize with the bereft widow in her loneliness at the separation of fifty three years of companionship and the son and other relatives in which the News sincerely joins. A devoted husband, an indul gent father, an upright citizen and friend has gone to his re ward, 4 ’Peace to his Ashes.” NO:8