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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-17

standing at the bottom of the
steps. The attention of those in
the entrance was attracted to a ne
gro, who stealthiIy approached
the child. Lowell sprang for
ward, but the negro already had
seized Mildred. She struggled
in his grasp. At sight of Lowell
the negro dealt the child blow,
which felled her, and ran toward
Central Park.
The following Commercial APP
peal Washington special of Sunday
offers fruitful field for larger
Christian statesmanship:' =
MENACED BY NEGROES.
Washington, like Philadelphia,
is beginning to take serious cog
nizance of its large negro popula-
tion and of the lengthening Grim
inal record incident thereto.
Recently a number of brutal as
saults have been made upon the
white women of this city, and in
nine cases out of ten the assail-
ants were negroes. The most SEN
sational assault committe ] here in
years was made upon Mrs. James
G. Snyder, wife of the late Capt.
Snyder Of the United States
army, when she was knocked
dowa and robbed by two burly
negroes on one of the fashionable
residence streets. Her assailants
escaped. Although the assault
was made several weeks ago, Mrs.
Snyder is still confined to her bed
with chances against her com
plete recovery.
1t is not defaming Washington
to say that for the last six months
assaults by vicions negroes have
been SO numerous that many
white women venture upon the
streets with more or less appre-
hension, although the city is pref
ty well parolled and its police Off
GERS are accounted exceptionally
alert and active. 1t is a fact
substantiated by the records of the
local courts that -ffths of the
crime committed in Washington is
chargeable to negroes, but for
whose crimiDality The mills of JUS
tice would want for grist to
grind. This state of affairs has
revealed a story which ought to
appeal to the negrophiIes OF Bos-
ton and other exclusive New
England centers Of learning and
culture with special force. The
record kept by the Washington
police department. shows that it
is not the ignorant negro menac-
ing the peace Of the city, but the
so-called educated negro who
boasts Of bis ability to read and
write and WEo has attended the
public schools. This is not an of
hand accusation, but the caIefnl
statement of fact. The police
department has taken particular
pains TO inquire into the mental
capacity Of the negroes charged
with serious crimes, and in nearly
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-17

The editor of the Magnolia Ga
zette and Frederick Sullens, of
the Jackson Daily News, are en-
gagged IN lively personal spar
ring match over the Meridian
joint debate. Editor Norwood,
of the Gazette, charges Sullens
with writing the Jackson News
report of the debate before it took
place, coIoring it to suit his anti
Vardaman bias, and says Sullens
is n-compos-mentis and liable to
fall into the hands of DIR. Mitchell,
Supt. of the State Hospital for
the Insane. Judging by some of
the wild and reckless rawlings of
the News against Vardaman, the
Magnolia Editor is not far from
being correct.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-17

The phase of the negro race
problem presented by the Vicks-
burg Herald in today's Leader in
connection with what Bishop Gal
loway says about ChrIstianizing
the negro, is one of its most
alarming features. Read it care
fully and see if you think the ne
gro needs either more book learn
ing or more liberty in the exercise
of the political rights which the
18th amendment promises him.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-17
Another Veteran Voter.

Editor Leader: The name Of
Mr.. A. Nations, aged ~, of the
Montgomery precinct, was mad
vertently left off the Lincoln
County Honor Roll. Mr.. Ma
tions is an honored Confederate
veteran. hale and hearty, and
one Of Lincoln county's most en-
terprising farmers.
S. P. OLIVER.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-17
ANOTHER NEGRO EDITOR SIDING WITH
MIR. WILLIAMS.

Ihe editor OF Ihe Peoples
Relief, negro paper lately start
ed in Brookhagen, in the course
of an editorial opposing the re-
/ peal of the 18th and 18th amend
ments, takes this shot at Var
daman in his issue of July 18th:
In what respect is Mr.. Var
daman like negro woman with a
wig on her head? He's always
got something on to fool his
/ people. The Governor is a smart
man. Are negroes civilization
of only 40 years to be compared to
that of the whites who have had
hundreds of years of the advan-
tage, why crush the negro who
have had such little chance?"
The Leader few weeks ago
quoted a sharp criticism of Gov.
Vardaman by negro editor of
Hattiesburg and referred to huw
the negroes crowded to the Opera
House to hear Mr.. Williams on
the occasion of his visit to Hat
tiesburg, looking upon him, evi
IDENTIFY, in the light of their polit-
ical defender and champion.
Now it will be noticed that the
Brookhaven negro editor not only
agrees with Mr.. Williams in his
conclusion that no effort should
be made to repeal the 18th or
18th amendment, but he has taken
the cue from Mr.. Williams of at
lacking Vardaman's sincerity and
honesty of purpose and likens the
Governor to a negro woman
wearing wig to conceal her kin
ky head.
In the plea in the last part of
the paragraph quoted from this
negro editor, is plainly suggested
the true ground uf the negro's
opposition to the repeal of the
18th amendment. his partiality
for Mr.. Williams, and the white
mans warning. 1t is this, the
negro doesn't want the 18th
amendment repealed because he
aspires and hopes to ultimately
gain on the white man in educa-
ton, civilization and wealth until
he can boldly assert his political
equality under the 18th amend
ment and divide political SOW
ereignty with the white man Or
know the reason why.
No; Mr.. Williams may assail
Vardaman, talk against govern
ment ownership of railroads.
shirk and shift as he may, but
the fact can't be concealed that be
doing exactly what the negr oes,
North and South, and the white
supporters of negro suffrage and
negro social equality of the North
desire him to do. and is regarded
by them as the negro's defender
and champion in this senatorial
race.
| Mr.. Williams is wrong in the
position he occupies. The white
people of Mississippi can not
afford to follow him where the
logic and facts of his self chosen
! position have led him and they are
not going to do it. With the is
sue joined as it is they would be
recreant to their traditions, their
race and to their hopes for the
future, not to rally to the stan
dard of Jas. K. Vardaman who
holds aloft the proud banner of
white supremacy now and forever.
/
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-17

The Columbus Dispatch says
that Scott is going to be Missis-
sippi's next Governor; the Lex
ington Advertiser declares that
Noel will win by handsome ma
jority; the Winona times picks
Sisson as the next Chief Execu-
tive; the CIarksdale Register is
sure that Brewer will come in on
the home stretch; the McComb
City Enterprise says that Truly
will have a walkover, while the
Greenville Democrat predicts
that the conservative voters will
rally togthe standard of Thomas.
And every editor in the bunch is
willing to stake his last delin-
quent subscbription on bis indg-
ment. Five of them are honestly
mistaken, Of course. Hattiesburg
News.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-17

Hon. Luther Manship, candi-
date for Lieutenant Governor,
has been touring the North Mis-
sissippl counties and speaking to
big crowds. Mr.. Manship has
promised to give Brookhavena
date before the election, and
when he does come, it will be
worth while to go and hear him.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-17

The Dawn Of Light. published
at Walnut Grove II Mr.. Williams
old congressional district, issued .
Vardaman edition last week. 1t
was a good one.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-17

Bro. Norwood is to be congratu-
lated on making his hair-breadth
escape from the Magnolia Will
Iiams Club, as reported by the
Jackson Daily News. He will
have his laugh last.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-17

Judge Cochran offered hun
dred dollar prize to the officer of
Lauderdale county making the
most arrests for carrying conceal
ed weapons. It vas won py Me
ridian constable.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-17

The fourth annual convention
of the Mississippi Pharmaceutical
Convention will be held at Gulf
port, July 25 and 28. A splen-
did program and pleasure trips
have been provided.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-17

The County Democratic Execu-
tive Committee meets ut IL 0'-
clock tomorrow at the court
house.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-17

Harvey j. Vest and Miss Liz.
zie Wren, employees Of the firm
of jerome Ford, At Magnolia,
were married last week, BIZ Rev.
j. =. Thigpen.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-17
We are
Tearing Down..

One of our buildings preparatory to the
" erection of an addition to our
present store which will enable us to
handle our growing trade much better.
we are constantly
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-17
Mississippi Was the First.

A correspondent Of che Scimi-
tar justly reminds Golfers Of
some things in which Mlsslssip-
pi has led: Permit me to call
your attention to the fact that
Mississippi enacted such Iegisla-
tion many months ago and has
been busily engaged in fighting
for it the federal courts ever
since. A little while back you
publisheda list Of States which
elect United States Senators bydi-
rect vote and failed to mention
Mississippi, where the plan was
invented. Mississippi was the
first state to give married women
property rights, first to establish
a State school for higher educa-.
tion Of women, first to throw off
carpet bag rule, first to eliminate
the black ard ignorant vote, first
to give full force and effect to
the Australian ballot and pri-
mary; has led in the prohibition
movement, has the smallest white
illiteracy of any Southern State,
and devotes a larger proportion
of her entire wealth TO education
than any other state in the Union.
La our peculiar problems the rest
of the South has followed Missis-
sippi land has only gotten INTO
trouble when presuming to devi-
ate from the path marked out by
her wise Legislators. Please
don't overlook the Magnolia
State.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-17

The fourth class postmasters
of the State want more renumeras
tlon from the government and
have organised toward that end.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-17
July II, 1907.

AS The Leader of last Saturday
had some severe structures on SEN
ator McEnery, predicated on
what he was reported in the jack
son News to have said, we wish
in the light of the above to ex-
press our sincere regrets that we
we're betrayed into indulging such
criticism on no better authority
and to make the amende honora-
bles by with drawing same. 1t
looks as if our jackson contempo-
rary is doing its level best to
maintain the reputation given it
by Gov. Vardaman at Meridian.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-17
"WILLFULLY LIED.
Vigorous Denial From Senator 5. D.
McEnery.

We take the following from the
Sunday Vicksburg Herald:
To the Vicksburg Herald,
Vicksburg, Miss.
Dear Sir The Daily States Of
New Orleans, prints the follow
ing in its issueof the 10th inst,
from a correspondent in jackson:
Jackson, Miss, July 10.
The following statement from
Senator McEnery, who is spend
ing the summer at Browns Wells,
was given out today: IF Missis-
sippi don't appreciate John Sharp
Williams enough to send him to
the United States Senate, he has
only to move to Louisiana and /
will resign in his favor The
correspondent who sent this
special" wilfuIIy lied. / have
never stated any such thing to
anyone here or elsewhere.
Very truly yours,
s ID. M'ENERY
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-17
Building Up

new trade, and will soon begin the
erection of our new building, adjoining
our present store, on the east, which
will give us FIFTY FEET more of front
space on Cherokee street, which will
be occupied, when completed, by our
Dry Goods Department.
The changes are made absolutely
necessary by the immense growth of
our business, and like all progressive
merchants we are expecting to draw
more trade by offering you better faciI=
tiles for handling our lines in each de-
partment, and make our store most
pleasant place to visit when shopping.
Let us see you often, we can save
you money.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-17

A Kitchen shower brought d
bride of Pike county numerous
appropriate articles for the cul-
mary department Of her new
home.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-17

w 3. Price visited Crystal
Springs Monday.
Evening journal., 1907-09-13

Turnover Collats, entirely new
patterns on good art linen, 1oc
each.
Stamped butterfly Bows, Ties
and Belts, I5c, 25e and SOC; an
new patterns.
Big assortment of new stamped
Centre Pieces, on best quality art
linen, 25c, 45c, soc and 65c.
An exceptional showing Of
Damask Centres for the new Ital-
ian work, 65c, Sc and SIoo.
New Neckwear
Women's laundered linen Col
lars, sizes II to AZ, 25c and soc.
Women's white lace Stocks, 25c
and SOC.
New Windsor Ties all shades,
Including black and white, 25c.
Chiffon Collars, trimmed with
applique, ribbon velvet or beads,
soc to SI.5o.
Women's and ChiIdren's
Hose
We have the good, strong, ser
viceable kinds for children S
school hose or rough wear.
Children's fast black Hose,
light, medium or heavy weights,
I21c, I5c, 25c.
Boys Iron-clad, same quality
as we sold a year ago, I4c, I6c and
25c.
Women's Hose, specially
priced, fast black, all sizes, black,
Iblack with white foot and blacl,
with white split foot, I21zc and
l25c
Lot lace Isle Hose, in tan, 25c
value, soc.
Black lace Isle Hose, 35c value
soc.
lG STREET.
Evening journal., 1907-09-13
Social Notes

Mrs. John Scott Of Chester. and Mrs.
John Carroll. of Philadelphia, are vis-
iting friends in Wilmington.
william L. Cleary is spending his
vacation with relatives in Boston
Mass.
Mrs. Wilson Merritt, of Warwick,
has been spending several days with
relatives here.
Mrs. George Bowman has returned
to Warwick. after spending several
davs with her father near this City.
Mrs. Wallace Foard and Miss Mol
lie Foard. Of Chesapeake City, were
recent visitors here.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. p. Williams return-
ed home yesterday from the James
town Exposition.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Register. Of
SMYRNA. who have ben visiting S. II
Bavnard and family, have returned
home.
Miss May -Egnor has been visiting
her aunt. Mrs. 4. c. Major, of Elk
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Chaytor have
been the guests of Elkton friends this
week.
Mrs. George vanDyke ana daughter
Miss Elsie: have returned from visit
Evening journal., 1907-09-13

10 Cecilton friends.
Miss Willie Aiken. Of Warwick. has
returned to her school here.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Delbert Aiken, OF
warwick spent the past week with
relatives i'm Wilmington.
Miss Edna Ramhson. cf Massey has
been the guest Of relatives here
Mrs. d. S. Wilds, OF kenton, is
spending some time as The guest Of her
daughters IN this city
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cooper Jr., are
spending some time with his father
DR.. w. H. Cooper, at Kenton.
Miss Edith Downs, who has been
spending her vacation at kenton. re-
turned to Wilmington on Monday
Harry Truitt and Roy Williamson
Of Clayton. are attending Goldey Col
lege.
Miss Mabel Ford Of Clayton, has
entered the Friends School here.
Mrs. Marion Gooden end danghier
Rachel. are visiting Henderson and
Ocean Eity. ma.
Mrs. NJ l.. Lane. who has beer
spending the summer al Lansdovne
Pa. has returned to her home in this
citv.
Halbert Brown and Harold Shelter
Of Williamson School. have been visit.
ing friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. ] 3. TaYlpr. of Ches
ter. haze been the guests this wees
of friends % Wilmington.
Miss Hannah p. Chance has return
ed 10 her home at MARCUS Heck. aftei
a visit to friends heFe
Miss Edith Goodman has returneg
after visit to friends az Massey, nd
Felix DUPONT and party are visit
ing the jamestown Exposition. Th'
party left here a few days ago on AIR
duPonts yacht and viii be gone
week.
In honor of the fourth anniversar!
Of their marriage, Mr.. and Mrs. Johi
G. Middleton left yesterday Afternoon
for New York State. where they vii
remain for two weeks.
Miss Edna Mae Derickson, Of Nc
116 Scott street. is visiting relative
and friends in New Haven. Conn.
Mr. and M-s. William Derickson an
Mr.. and Mrs o. S. Catlin have return
/ ed to their homes in New Havef
Conn. after spending a pleasant wee
IN wilmington.
Mrs. p. ]. Horribly and daughter
Evening journal., 1907-09-13

Price. pastor Of Union A. NJ. p.
Church. stephen GUY was best man
and Miss Eliza Washington was
bridesmaid. Guests We're present from
several cities. and included Mr., and
Mrs. Savens. Mrs. Brown. Mrs Ben
nett. Mrs. savens. Carrie Green
Miss Agnes Green. Miss Edith Selby,
Miss Eliza washington. Robert and
Airs. WASHINGTON. Alfred Green. Lewis
Green. Herman Green, Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Wright. Spence Guy, Jessie
Guv and wife. Miss Ollie Carter Mr..
and Mrs. Reason. Howard Brown
sheldon Learv. Charles Roberts. Ed
ward and Bertha Jackson. The groom
is organist and the bride soprano
in Union Church choir
Union A. NJ. e. Church viii have a
quarterly meeting on Sunday. and
several visiting ministers VIII assist
Pastor Albert Price.
Evening journal., 1907-09-13
22S-23O KING STREET.

James Mcclure next weel- will 60
to the Poly ,echnic Hospital Philadcl-
phla, where he will go under an opera
tion. He was hurt some time ago
while working in the car shops of the
.P., B. & w. Railroad Company at
.Todd's Cut
Gertrude Miller and James Green,
colored, were married last evening at
the home of the brides parents on
Cherry street
a. f. Goudiss has a very sore finger
as a result of knife cut
There was an interesting street lee
ture given here last evening by a
Shaker Doctor. He scored quacsc au5
commented on the family doctor
Friendship Lodge NO 8 A. O. y. ~.
held another interesting meeting last
evening when more new members were
initiated.
The State Road Sunday school is ar
ranging for a peach festival TO be held
on Saturday evening, September Il
The Riverside Gun Club entertained
its friends last night at a reed bird
supper. Many prominent persons from
Wilmington. New Castle and Rose Hill
were present
superintendent Foster, of the New
Castle County Hospital at Farnhurst,
was in New Castle last evening IN
speaking of the hospital farm he said
that he viii have about 400 bashels
Cf the finest potatoes in New Castle
county.
George r. Maxwell, Who he's been
an tttendau. 1T the Tciaware Staic
hospital 70 'he Insane at FarahUrst.
n.s resigned that postum.
James Green. son of Alfred Green,
and Miss Gertrude A. Miller, daughter
Of George Miller. all colored. were
married last night at their home on
Cherry street. by the Rev. Albert
Evening journal., 1907-09-13
ROAD FROM CITY
TO new CASTLE
Survey Being Made From
Eden Park by COmmiS-
SlOleT Price
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOIhNA1'
NEW CASTLE, Sept. 1S.-There is
now possibility that the Levy Court
may advertise for bids for construction
Of the road between Eden Park and
New Castle. Highway Commissioners
Price and Road Engineer KINNEY ac-
companied by President McFarlin, Of
the Levy Court made an inspection Of
the road yesterday. Farmers in this
section are highly pleased that the
road will be built Then il Will be
up TO the city OF New Castle 20 con
tinue the building of the new road
from the city limits into the city. The
Levy Conrt will also look after the
causeaay and the bridge over the
dyke.
-Four houses on Gray street. New
Castle, are for rent. For further in
formation see ]. B. Toman or Webster
BIakeIy ait Henry Clay Factory
Mrs. Iohn Hudson died ye5tsrday
a short illness.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Becker
will take place tomorrow morning.
Arrangements have been made for
several anu-license meetings TO be held
in the Opera House.
Evening journal., 1907-09-13
Z. B. RI EY
Initial Sale ofNew Fan Suits

livery Stylish welade and servceabe very reason.
ably priced.
Evening journal., 1907-09-13
AIoroft-Beoklev.

Joseph A. Alcroft. the son Of Mr..
and Mrs. John Wingert, and Miss
Reba +. Beclley, the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. William r. Beckley, Of Ninth
and Poplar streets. were married last
evening al $50 o'clock in the parson-
age of Aspury IA. Z. Church, by the
Rev. II. A. G. Westerheld There
were no attendants. and only immedi-
ate relatives We're present.
Immediately after the ceremony a
family supper was served in the home
of the brides sister, Mrs. Jane Fundin,
No sos Wilson street. Mr. and Mrs.
Alcroft win make their home at sos
Wilson street.
Evening journal., 1907-09-13
Way-coleI,our.

a quiet wedding took place on Au-
gust 81. 1907 when Mary Helyn coic-
hour. only daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Thompson Colehour of West
mont. ~ j.. was united in marriage 10
Ralph W. r. Way. of East Downing
town. The ceremony was performed
By Rev VIM. Needham, of Collings-
wood. n j. The bride and groom
win make their home in this city.
Evening journal., 1907-09-13
Ynnnn.Lohnsnn.

At the home Of the brides brother,
William J. Johnson, Of No. S0l South
jackson street, Miss Anna NJ. johnson
and Robert +. Young We're married on
Tuesday by the Rev. Fl. Medley Price
OF Baltimore. After the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Young left for Wash
ington and the South. They will live
at No. s07 West Third street
Evening journal., 1907-09-13
WeddIna InvIta.Ians Issued.

Invitations have been issued for the
marriage Of Miss Mary Thomas Bright
and Edgar John Birtwell. on Wednes-
day evening. october . A reception
win follow at the home Of the brides
father. George w. Bright No. 1908
Park Place Mr. Birtwell is associ-
atei with the seahoard Steel Castins
Company. of Chester.
Evening journal., 1907-09-13

DOubIe Green Trading
Stamps with all Cash Sales
Tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1907-09-13

Bertha. are visiting relatives in North
Males. pa.
The Rev. f. V. King. ID. d.. pastor
Of Summit Avenue NJ. r. Church, Jer-
sey city, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
George Il. King of this city. DR.. King
I is accompanied by his wife and son,
Dr Chester Arthur King of New York.
Evening journal., 1907-09-13
Women's Suits

Women's suits Of cheviot,
plain and fancy checks, black and
navy blue. medium semi-ftted
coats, plated skirts, $1,000.
Moments Suits, made of best
glossy cheviots, mannish coats
(semi-htted), close plated skirts,
black, blue and brown shades,
SI2.oo.
Women's Suits, in dark tweeds
shadow stripe effects and plain
colors, single-breasted, smart
coats, plated skirts, $500, SOS
and $500.
Women's Broadcloth Suits
single and double-breasted coats
semi-htted, side plated skirts
with double folds, in black, navy
and brown shades, $4,000.
Evening journal., 1907-09-13
WooItex Goats for Girls

Your daughters opportunity to
be we'll dressed at moderate cost
presents itself here. If you would
have her wear the coat that's most
becoming to her, one that in de-
sign and trimming effect is most
appropriate for her age and type
OF figure, you must see her in one
or another of the hundreds of in
dividually becoming coats in our
line of Wooltex,
Every one of these new coats
bears the label "Wooltex," and
guarantees that the material is all
wool, proven so by acid test, and
are all moderately priced, 8 to "A
year sizes, S5.75, $3.50, 80,
$1,000, $I2.oo and $3.50.
Art NeedIeWOrk
We are daily filling up this de.
partment with the newest designs
on the market.