H.W.Warren, of Leake County, was made Speaker of the House.

In addition to the vacancy from Yazoo, created by the death of Speaker Franklin, one had also occurred from Lowndes County, which was one of the safe and sure Republican counties.

Through apathy, indifference and overconfidence, the Democratic candidate, Dr.Landrum, was elected to fill this vacancy.

It was a strange and novel sight to see a Democratic member of the Legislature from the rock-ribbed Republican county of Lowndes.

It was no doubt a source of considerable embarrassment even to Dr.Landrum himself, for he was looked upon by all as a marvel and a curiosity.