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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-27
THE TRUE ISSUE.
The Vardaman State Committee Issues a
Ringing Address to the White People
OF Mississippi.
WHITE DEMOCRATS CALLED ON TO SAY BY THEIR BAL
LOTS NEXT THURSDAY THAT THEY DO NOT RATI-
Fly THE NEGRO AMENDMENTS FORCED
UPON THEM UNDER BAYONET RULE.

might of the United States Army.
Vardaman's candidacy places
for the first time before the white
voters of Mississippi the opportu-
! nifty to say by their ballots what
their honest sentiments are on this
question, whether they will RAT
IlFY OR REPUDIATE THE
T NEGRO AMENDMENTS.
Opinions may differ as to how
much can be accomplished by Var
idaman, if elected; but there can
be no question that in the posi-
tion he has taken he represents
the best sentiments and traditions
of white Mississippians of the
past, and the honest sentiments
and aspirations of every true
white Mississippian Of today.
Why then, should not our peo-
pie vote their honest sentiments
and convictions on this question!
Mississlppi's vote on the Senator.
ship will be interpreted by the
world as the verdict Of her white
citizens on this negro amendment,
forced upon her and other South
ern states, which they have never
sanctioned, and the spirit of
which they can never live up to
and preserve their civilization.
The election Of James K. Var
Edaman on this issue would empha-
size as nothing else at this time,
the irreconoilable, unalterabIe
Opposition Of Mississippi and the
South to final acquiescense in
| the negro amendments, and would
be fresh notice to the negro at
home and elsewhere, that Mlssls-
lsippians never intend to furl the
flag Of white supremacy.
The balance Of the address gives
| a condensed summary of the race
problem in this country, quotes
Jefferson and Lincoln, as author
| ity that whites and negroes can't
live together IN America on
terms Of political equality, and
closes with an appeal to all Mis-
sissippians who believe IS Jeffer-
son, Lincoln and Vardaman be-
|Iieve, to say SO by their ballots
next Thursday.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-27
thanks and heaudience cheered to

thanks and the audience cheered to
the echo.
Time and space will not permit
us to 60 into lengthy report OF
the Governors speech. He an
swered in a forceful and dignified
way the criticisms which have
been passed upon. him, gave a
frank and satisfactory account of
his stewardship as Governor,
which greatly pleased his hear
ers, and maGe a telling appeal for
the white voters of Mississippi to
speak their true sentiments on the
negro problem and move forward
in an effort to secure the repeal of
the 18th amendment.
About 1000 people heard the
Governor, and it was evident from
the cheering and enthusiasm that
at least two-thirds of them were
with him.
He received an ovation at the
close of his speech and half hour
later left on his special for Wesson
where he closed the activities OF
the day by addressing an Immense
audience and receiving a third
ovation.
Hon. Luther Manship, candi-
date for Lieutenant Governor, ac-
companled Gov. Vardaman te
Brookhaven, and was billed for q
short speech, but owing to the
lateness of the hour when the Gov
ernor arrived, yielded his time to
the Governor.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-27
The Speaking Last NIght.

Hon. Earl Brewer spoke to q
large audience that comfortably
filled the court house in the inter-
est of his candidacy for Governor,
last night.
Mr.. Brewer paid his respects
to each and everyone of his oppo
nents in more or less caustic
and mirthful terms, and from
the rounds Of applause he received,
added many new supporters to bis
cause.
Hons. L. Hooker McGehee
and District Attorney Webb fol
lowed in the order named in the
interest Of their candidacy for dis
triot attorney Of the Sixth dis
trict.
|
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-27

jackson, Miss, July 81. Fhe
Vardaman State Campaign Com
Fmlttee, Hon. G. M. Williamson,
chairman, and Garrad Harris,
secretary, issued from the COM
mittee headquarters today tie
following address to the white
people of Mississippi:
THE LAST WORD!
To the white people Of Missis-
sippi:
AS the Senatorial campaign
draws to a close, the dust
and smoke which has been raised
over mere side issues or person
alities to becloud the public Wis
ion, has cleared away and the true
issue, tile negro problem in pol
itics, the repeal of the Fifteenth
Amendment to the Constitution OF
the United States, represented
by the candidacy of James IL.
Vardaman, looms up as the one of
paramount, oVershadowing impor-
@tance to the white people Of Mis-
|sissippi.
The interested utterances of the
Northern as we'll as Southern
press: the denunciations of negro
leaders of the North who are
clamoring for greater social and
political recognition: and the ex-
pressions from negro editors
here in Mississippi, all testify to
the wide interest felt in the Missis-
sippl Senatorial campaign and its
deep Significance to the whole
country.
The Fifteenth Amendment,
which guarantees to the negro
the same right to vote and hold
public Office in the United States
las the white man, was In the ma
Iture of q political crime, perpe-
ltrated upon Mississippi when she
was proatrate and helpless. II
| has never met the honest sanction
lof her white citizens and never
will. Il was accepted under pro.
test ii the shadow Of Federal bay
lonets, the alternative being read
mission to the Union under these
hard conditions, Of remaining in
ldefnitaly military province,
hgoverned b Federal despots and
negro hlrelings, backed BY The
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-27


The Gazette would direct the
special attention of our readers to
the article published elsewhere
in this issue entitled, Clearly
Defined, and signed "Mississip-
pian." 1t was written by lead
ing business man of Brookhaven
and states the issue in this CAM
paign more clearly and convincing
ly than anything we have ever
seen SO far. 1t was first publish
ed in the Brookhaen Leader Of last
Saturday and we are reliably in
formed that It's author has never
been a candidate for political Office
and never wrote a political article
before. Magnolia Gazette.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-27
When Vardaman yesterday chaI


When Vardaman yesterday chal-
lenged anyone in his audience to
point out single pledge made
to the people four years ago that
he had not redeemed to the utmost
of his ability, somebody back in
the audience called out that he had
"misled the ignorant" A Law
renee county man standing close
by instantly took the measure of
the Governors accuser, and said:
"Well, old boy, if he misled you,
he deceived the ignorant, sure. /"
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-27

r. E. Bennett, of MeadvilIe,
candidate for Floater Representa-
tive from Franklin and Lincoln
counties, was in town this week,
shaking hands with the Lincoln
voters. Reared on McCalPs
Creek in franklin county and haV-
ing worked himself up from the
pillow handles, until he has ac
quired an education and built up
a character for sturdy worth OF
which any young man might well
feel proud, Mr.. Bennett is splen-
dIdIy equipped for the Office OF
Representative, and the people
can make no mistake By electlng
him.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-27

The new penitentiary manage
ment is making a fine start in
economy and good management,
as evidenced by the report from
Oakley for the first six months.
Hon. G. G. Smith, of Claiborne,
the Penitentiary trustee from this
district, is clearly entitled to have
bis stewardship endorsed by the
people at the polls next Thursday.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-27
Noel a Winner.

Alta meeting OF Senator NoePs
friends ia jackson Wednesday,
to the number Of several hundred
from all over the State, conserva-
tive reports from every county
showed that Noel would lead next
Thursday for Governor 10 Al
counties and be second In the race
in 1 / others. The success Of the
Holmes man seems now assured.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-27

A vote for the white Chief
tain" means vote for white SUI
premacy. A vote for Williams
means thai the white people Of
Mississippi endorse the negro
amendments or are afraid to say
they don't.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-27

Hon. John Sharp Williams
speaks at Magnolia today and
from there goes to Hazlehurst on
. special train and speaks this
evening Pike and Copiah are
both Yardaman counties and all
his efforts to turn the white SUI
premacy tide which has set ia for
Yardaman are vain.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-27
Comparative Assessments.

By request of Assessor Maxwell we
publish comparative statement of
the assessments of 1906 and 1907, which
is as follows:
Cnnntu (oxcInSiua of cnrnnratinnSN
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-27

The white daughters of MissIs-
sippi are for Vardaman, Missis-
sippi's White Chieftain. II
couldn't be otherwise.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-27
v fexcIusiye of corporationsl

The falling off in the county is due
to the fact that two construction COM
panies were assessed in the county last
year that are not in the county this
year.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-27

1t is all over with Williams
Senatorial aspirations now, except
the Vardaman shouting and sum
ming up the Governors majority.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-27
We are
Tearing Down..

0ne 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, 1907-07-27

Luther Manship will 90 10 for
Lieutenant Governor at the first
primary.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-27

The only question now is the
size Of Vardalnan' Is majority.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-27

Everybody is for Luther Man
snip for Lieutenant Governor.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-27

Tie enthusiasm for Vardaman
has become contagious.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-27

To return to Golfers just d mo-
ment. The Yankee did make one
sage observation u IS the
Northerner with six months res-
idence in the South who holds the
most violent views On the raee
questionlv NuiF sed Magnolia
Gazette.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-27

Let's pile Vardaman's majority
Just as high as possible.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-27
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 facil=
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, 1907-07-27

John Sharp Williams is WEAK
because be is WRONG.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1907-07-27

Noel is a sure winner
The Washington times., 1907-09-17
RETIRE COL. ROBERTSON.
PLAN OF EXAMINERS

Col EdgartB. Robertson, of the Ninth
Infantry. hasfbeen directed by the Presi-
dent to appear before a special army re-
firing board for examination for retire.
ment because Of physical disability.
Brig. Gen. John NJ. K. Davis, Who is
at the. headquarters of the Department
OF the Gulf. at Atlanta. is designated as
president Of the board. The other mem
bers are Col. A. P. Hatfield, of the Thir-
tenth Cavalry, at Fort Myer; Col.
Henry p. Mccain, adjuant general, OF
the Adf4tant Generals department; Mai
William II. Arthur, surgeon, stationed
at the General Hospital and MAI Guy
]. Eide surgeon. OF the, medical Depart
ment. Capt. Charles R. sHowlsnd. OF the
Twenty-first Infantry, on duty IA the
Judge Advocate Generals Office, viii be
recorder OF the board.
The board win meet at washington
Barracks. October Is Colonel Robert
son is at present stationed at Fort sam
Houston, Texas, with his regiment.
The Washington times., 1907-09-17
MOTHERS CHATTELS
SOLD FOR LIQUOR

After hating sold his aged mother
furniture, Der bedding, and even her
food. in order to buy drink. William
Christopher. living at 1913 First street
northwest. was sent to TIE worlzhouse
by Judge Bundy, in The Police Court
yesterday for thirty days IN passing
the sentence the court spoke of the ex-
ample furnished by the case of how far
a man could sink into the depths when
cnce started on the downward path.
The case was one of the most pitiful
that has ever been brought TO the at
tention OF the polices The mother was
Hound By officer Lester last Saturday an
q house almost bare OF furniture of
any kind Notwithstanding her pitia Bile
condition, the mother-heart was loath
70 betray her worthless son. When
questioned she replied. evasively for
some time, and il was really by acct
dent that the officers discovered what
desperate straits she was in
It appears that the mother. old though
she is, has been compelled to take IN
sewing IN order to obtain a livelihood
When sober her son would occasionally
helm her but when once under the in
fiuence Of liquor. he apparently lost all
sense of right snd wrong.
The Washington times., 1907-09-17
STEAMSHIP STRIKE
MAY Be AVERTED

NEW YORK, Sept. T7.-Managers OF
the steamship companies on which the
demands for higher wages have been
made by the marine engineers will meet
some time this week to consider them
The belief seemed to be yesterday that
there may be concessions on both Sides
as neither the companies nor the en-
glneers want a strike If 1t can be avoid
ed.
Chief Engineer Mclaughlin, OF the
Ward line, who deals directly with the
engineers, said he believed there would
be concessions on both sides.
While some Of the conditions demand
ed are absurd" he said lit Is true that
while other trades have been advanced
in wages. the engineers have had no ad-
vance for a great many years. ! believe
there viii be an amicable settlement and
that there win be no hide-bounc posi-
ton taken on either side"
The Washington times., 1907-09-17

angrily.
.'Ou-w-w-w-w-wowt' shrieked the be-
reaved animal shrilly
- -" insisted the hasty gent
leman, reaching for nearby hairbrush.
ZIP. zip. r-r-r-r," continued the spirit
IN a wailing voice.
The gentleman ceased 10 argue then.
In fact. to argue further in his mental
condition. was TO endanger ones health.
Throwing the hairbrush out Of the
window. the hasty gentleman grabbed
5p the poker. and stepped outside TO
The Washington times., 1907-09-17
WON TIMES $40 PRIZE
FOR BEST LIMERICK
Flood of Lines for New
Contest Already De-
scending Upon
Office.

Benjamin Reynolds, of 500 Thirteenth
street northwest. who vas awarded the
prize OF $40 for supplying the eleverest
last line in The Times limerick contest
last week. was jublant a moment after
ne had purchased a Sunday Times and
learned that his suggestion had Won
over the thousands Of other submitted.
Mr.. Reynolds expressed himself as
having a decided use for that SO and is
80 grutihed at mis- luck that ne VIII
PROBABLY try again this week. Present
Indications are that the deluge Of nn-
sriol;s from the poets and near-poets or
Washington viii be even greater than
last week. and the winner will be fiat
tered by the thought that he has been
Up against the talents Of hundreds OF
others just as anxious for the prize as
himself.
The Washington times., 1907-09-17
WASHINGTON COLLEGE
OF LAW

Twelfth year opens Monday. September %
For women and men Regular law course for
degree Bachelor OF Laws. Graduate course
for degree Master Of Laws Evening sss-
sions exclusively.
Tuition, $50 Per year For further inforrna-
tion and application blanks address the Dean
new Metropolitan Bank building. Phone II
sS sa1s-I5t
The Washington times., 1907-09-17
CITY POSTOFFICE
NOT IN BIG CLASS

Washington fails to secure a place
among the fifty largest pOstOfiices in
the country for the month OF August "A
report on the gross receipts Of which
has Just been made public at the Post
Office Department. The receipts for the
mOnth total S6996. 1891, as compared 10
S. 33s, 1855 for the corresponding month
In the previous year, an Increase OF
sos 579.15.
New York city stands AZ the head OF
tie lIet in point Of receipts, with Chi
cage. Philadelphia, Boston, ST Louis,
Cincinnati, Brooklyn. and Baltimore, in
the order named.
The Washington times., 1907-09-17

continue his argument more convinc.
ingly.
But land here comes the mystery,
when he arrived at the spot where the
animal had apparently been, not a dog
could he find. He insists that, as he
reached the front gate. he beheld a
faint blue light which soon disappeared.
out whether this was simply the result
OF his own comments or not, it IS i'm
possible 10 say.
The hasty gentleman again retired TO
MS chamber and, regardless Of the late
ness OF the hour, proceeded 20 write a
singing letter TO the Police Court oni-
Gals.
The next person TO be startled BY the
appearance OF the supernatural dog was
the policeman on the beat. Last night
ne was suddenly awakened from sound
slumber by the sound, which he after
ward ukened to the wall Of a lost soul
CHANGING hastily alesRd. the officer be-
held what appeared to De well-bullt.
deep-chested canine trotting IN his d.
rectiOn.
The Washington times., 1907-09-17
DOG SPOOK FOOLS
AN LRRITATED PARTY.
WINKS AT POLICEMAN

Washington Is now suffering from a
rev ahflietion beside which such things
IS haunted houses and uncanny grave
yards are pailing into insignificance.
The new nuisance is battling the legal
lights. the police force and the best
efforts Of a numerous vigilance commit
tee Of irritated citizens. It is a spook
dog.
From the letters which have been
received by the Assistant District At
sorney in the Police Court Il would seem
Shat for supernatural dog the animal
Is blessed with a remarkably substan-
tial bark. But let any gentleman try
20 silence him. and he VIII soon learn
bow nlusive not to say delusive. the
canine is
The dog first made his appearance
come time ago In the northwestern part
OF town. Being Of a supernatural nature
and not having the common sense of
bis more earthly brothers. the unfor-
sunate canine picked out the house Of
q gentleman known more for his hasty
semper than for his discretion.
Dog Spook and Man Argue.
As the first treuulous tones Of his
khostly voice rose from high on the
night air. the hasty gentleman arose
from his couch and betook himself to
the window.
The Washington times., 1907-09-17

lie
GEORGE WASHINGTON
UNIVERSITY.
Organised By Special act Of Congress
CHARLES WILLIS EEEDRA1z, La D.
President
s7th Session. lso7-os. opens sept. Is, 1907.
Undergraduate. Graduate. and Professional
courses offered. Graduates Of the Washing
ton High Schools and ether accredited sec
onoeIy schools are admitted TO the unasr-
Sraap2ts courses without ezamiSation.
Buildings
University Han, 18Th and II strssts.
Law Building. 1870 II street.
Medical and Dental Building 1875 Il street..
Engineering 1850 ] street.
Architecture, 1872 ] street
Education. 1894 street
Womsa's Building, lsss-ss I street.
The University Hospitals. 1s5s-ss n street.
National College OF Pharmacy. sos street.
Departments.
Arts AND SCIENCES.
GRADUATE STUDIES.
Graduats courses, leading TO dssrses Of
astsI o. ATts AazSsr q seienes: wi s,.ai
Engineer, and Doctor Of Philosophy.
CoLUnEBxAU COLLEGE.
UNDERGRADUATE courses, leading 90 degrees
Of Bachelor Of Aria and Bachelor Of
Science.
WASHINGTON COLLEGE or EN-
GNEEEIMG.
UndergFSdusts courses, leading to the
B8ch6l5F n Science degrees in CIVIL Elec-
tTlcal md Mechanical Engineering.
DIVISION OF ARCHITECTURE
Undergraduate course. leading 20 the de-
gree Of Bachelor OF Science In Architecture.
COLLEGE OF TIE POLITICAL
SCIENCES.
Undergraduates and graduate courses.
leading 70 degrees Of Bachelor OF Arts.
Master OF Arts and Master OF Diplomacy.
DIVISION or EDUCATION.
Undergraduate courses leading TO de-
gress Of Bachelor OF Aria and Teacher 5
Diploma.
MEDIOCRE.
A fotsr-year eourss. $50 dve-ysar course.
leading to the degree At Doctor Of 4edicins.
DEETISTEX.
A thrse-ysSf oourss. Leading 20 the degree
Of Doctor o. Dental Surgery.
Law.
Regular Law course. leading 10 the de-
gree Of Bachelor OF Laws.
Graduate courses, Leading % the degrees
OF Master OF Laws. Master Of Patent Law
and Doctor Of Juffsprudsnce-
COLLEGE or PHARMACY.
Thres-year course. leading 70 the degrees
OF Doctor OF Pharmacy.
For catalogue. application blanks. and fsr.
Their information, communists with
OTIS D. SWEET. Registrar,
Ee1-20t Cor. Il. and 18th stresfs nv.
The Washington times., 1907-09-17
aALL.NoYns scHoo1.,

DAY AND NIGHT ADULTS AND
SESSIONS. ! CHILDREN-S DEPTs.
Graded, High and College for preparatory
work; also private instruction. Opens sept
le Catalogue. FRANCES MANN FALL.
A. N, 22l st. NV. Phone Main SS77-K
sel5-s5t
The Washington times., 1907-09-17
New Jersey Resorts.
ATLANTIC CITY.
GRAND ATLANTIC HOTEL

Virginia Ave. and the Beach. Atlantic City,
n. J. Capacity. 600 guests. Specially reduced
rates for Sept. and Oct. american plan. $40
70 SIS weekly, s. 10 s. daily. Superior table
and service. largest ana fnest rooms. Hot
and cold sea water in all baths; private and
public. Music. Write for folder. Garage.
CHARLES L EoPE.
The Washington times., 1907-09-17
Smiles at Policeman.

The policeman gave chase.
For about a block II was nip and
tuck Then the officer was mildly
startled by seeing the canine turn
around and distinctly smile. The officer
Is ready TO swear that the dog smiled.
and as he was there he certainly ought
to know. Hardly had the irreverent
animals features resumed their normal
expression than he disappeared. as
though swallowed Up by the earth
Gone, b'gorry!' muttered the per
spring policeman, as he rushed up 20
the spot
an investigation disclosed the exist
ence OF a small sewer near the place
where the dog was last seen. but the
officer insists that no healthy canine
would have crawled down a sewer In
order to avoid the acquaintance Of a
policeman.
Keep on the lookout Scan every
canine that passes you closely. Maybe
the next dog you meet is the spirit.
Who knows?
The Washington times., 1907-09-17
CUNARDER TURBINE
ON HER TRIAL TRIP

SHIELDS, England. Sept 17.-An
enormous crowd cheered the big turbine
CunaTdeT Mauritania. sister ship OF the
Lusitania, as she left here today for her
preliminary sea trials. She will be three
days On her builders trial. which will
be conducted between Flamborougl
Head and the Aberdeenshire coast
Morris tribune., 1907-08-10

West, drama which began when
Columbus discovered the New World.
The Old World at that time was fac
ing this question which now confronts
us. The pressure of the population in
Europe was beginning to be felt Sc
riously, and the future presented
grave problems. The discovery of
the new land provided an outlet and
relieved the congestion, but the farm
ers who remained in Europe are ten
ants. They never hope to own the
land they till. Land values are SO
high that they cannot make the land
yield more than interest on the pur-
chase money. The principal must re-
main forever unpaid. Of necessity,
therefore, they are a race of tenant
farmers. We are rapidly approaching
the same conditions in this country.
Again we say, keep the acres.-The
Farmer