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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-08-26
Simmons to the Lincoln
Voters.

To the voters of Lincoln county:
was born and reared in Pike
county. | am we'll pleased with
the people of Pike and they seem to
fully appreciate me. l am very
much gratified at the success that
has attended me as a lawyer in
their midst and therefore do not
find it necessary or desirable to
make a move. At the same time
| recognize Lincoln county as one
of the best in this State, and if
the good people of Pike ever cease
to give me plenty of work to do in
her courts, | may move to Lincoln.
However, it is not so much a
question as to what particular
county a Representative in Con-
gress lives in-the question is, will
he serve all the people of the Dis
trict faithfully and impartially?
On this point 1 promise you, if
elected to Congress, to serve the
people of every county in this Dis
trict faithfully and impartiallyI ] to
the best of my ability.
Thanking the voters of Lincoln
county in advance for their support
and influence, l am,
Sincerely yours,
E. ]. SIMMONS,
Magnolia, Aug. 25, 1908.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-08-26
Lurid Lights of the Springfield Riots.

Colored people enjoy the right to
eat at the same table with white
people in Illinois restaurants and
public places, but on that account
we do not expect to witness hegi-
ra Of Southern negroes to that
State not to Springfield, at least.
1t isn't dangerous to social equal
.ity, but it is to life, for a negro to
reside in that city at this moment.
Chattanooga Times.
It is not the least of the evils of
the Illinois negro hunt, that it will
act as deterrent on this hegira.
For we have long regarded the
drift of the brothers in black across
the line as of greatest value as a
means Of spreading race problem
gospel. The set back is a terrible
oner no preceding race collision
has revealed such lnrid under
ground lights as the Springfield
one. 1t literally blew off the lid
and exposed an intensity of hate
toward the negro in the North that
is a jar to all sense Of security in
the colored colonies that have fixed
like barnacles on so many Northern
cities. The MAGNET drawing them
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-08-26

The A. & M. College Board Of
Trustees are holding called meet
ing at the college today. 1t is un
derstood that the Board, which
met at the request of President
Hardy, is not going to request or.
receive the presidents resignation,
which some Of his enemies have
been SO yociferously calling for,
but will consider matters looking
to the successful opening Of the
college this fall, and if any Of the
college professors are found I'M
willing to work tremendously with
the present administration, demand
their designations and take steps
to FIJI the vacancies
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-08-26

sippi Heights Academy.
j. G. FAINT, superintendent Meri-
dian city schools.
M. Rose, superintendent Yazoo
City schools.
j. R. Ellis, county superintend-
ent Lauderdale county.
F. B. Woodley, superintendent
Hattiesburg city schools.
j. N. POWERS,
President,
T. P. SCOTT,
Secretary,
Conference for Education in
Mississippi.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-08-26
"A CALL.
For the Organization Of a Bryan Dem
ocratic Club.

In response to numerous express
sions favoring the organization Of
a Bryan Democratic Club in Brook
haven, a meeting for that object is
hereby called at the Mayor s Office
Thursday night Aug. 27, at s
o'clock. Every person favorable to
the election of Bryan for President
is invited to come and participate
in the organization. Those in ac-
cord with the object Of the meeting
who cannot come, are requested to
send in their names to be enrolled.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-08-26

Rev. H. @. Brown, from Wash
ington Station, Mississippi Confer
ence, visited Rev. J. A. Hobbs and
family last Thursday and Friday.
Bro. Brown, who is a brother of +.
r Brown, of Meridian, visited
their old home in Jackson, stopped
off at Terry to marry a couple, then
came to Brookhaven to meet his
wife, who came up from New Or
leans where she had been spending
the summer. They returned to
Natchez, via the Mississippi Cen
tral, the new road that in this in
stance made it possible for friends
to meet after six years OF separa-
tion. xxx
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-08-26
AN OPEN LETTER.


To The Alumni Mississippi A. & M.
College:
In view Of the popular unrest
over the affairs of the A. & M.
College and for fear of this having
harmful effect on the College in
terest, I beg to address you this let
ter and to urge your cooperation
to secure an early pacifcation of
popular feeling, and to secure a
good attendance for the ensuing
year. The College is more amply
equipped with apparatus and teach
ing force than at any time in it's
history, and the consequent oppor-
tunity to students is proportionate-
iy enlarged. You have doubtless
noted the recent dormitory addi-
tions, the new mess hall completed
this year, and the 100000 chapel
and academic building appropriated
by the 1908 Legislature. Plans are
approved for this latter building,
and work will begin very soon.
Such enlargements supply not only
needed equipment, but help to place
the College in the forefront in its
ability to meet demands for va
ried education.
A definite and we'll matured es-
innate of the results announced by
the Board of Trustees July 25th,
cannot be correctly reached without
something more of the evidence as
adduced in the investigation being
made public. A mass of detail of
four days investigation represents
the data, and this affected the opin-
ions and relations of all College en-
ployees. Considering the testimony
of the faculty members only, the
division is about equal, as to num-
bers, for or against the present ad-
ministration, and it has been sug-
gested privately and publicly that
this evidence be published embrac-
ing the full professors and each as
soc!ate for the reason, doubtless,
that the minor employees have no
direct relation with the executive
management of the college, nor are
they charged with responsibility
for department or general policy.
This would cover the material evil
dence in the case. If the Alumni
feel enough disposed to this publ
cation to furnish the funds, | will
use my best effort to have the YER
batim evidence published as indi-
Gated, placing it in the hands Of
committee of the Alumni for this
specific purpose. But this is an
item of such volume and expense
that | suggest careful deliberation
before taking steps to this end. /
mention it in response to demand
and to contributions already sent in
for such publicity. Contributions
could be taken by the several Alum
nj and forwarded from one source.
Receipt will be made privately to
individuals and publicly by totals.
Please write me your pleasure as to
this matter. The. situation de-
mands that you assume some atti-
tude toward these important inter-
ests. Only by your writing me full
" can know the sentiment of the
Alumni. Permit me to say that ]
am acting as your servant in this
matter, and / hope your replies
will indicate your full preference as
to what to do.
Inviting your prompt action ]
am, Cordially yours,
JULIAN j. GILL,
Pres. Alumni Assn Al. &M. Col
lege.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-08-26

Old Brookhaven friends Of Hon.
r. H. Henry, Of Jackson, who was
q resident Of Brookhaven for eight
years, where he successfully con
Quoted the Brookhaven Ledger,
rejoice to learn that he led in the
race for Congress in the Eighth
District yesterday They would
like to be up there to help him out
on the home stretch If they could.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-08-26

Messrs 3 w. White, Of Malcum
and d. S. Sutton, Of NoIa, were
pleasant callers last week
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-08-26
PrOtracted Meeting al BOeue ChitlO.

The protracted meeting begins
the 5th Sunday with Bogue Chitto
Baptist church. Rev. H. H. Webb,
Of Cheneyville, La, will do the
preaching and the song service
will be conducted BY Mr.. Jas. w.
Jelks.
All are invited to attend these
services.
w. F. FAIR, Pastor.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-08-26

q Rev. r. H. Purser is assisting
Rev. Mr. Harrington ia a meet
at Eddiceton this week.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-08-26

Colds are quite prevalent.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-08-26

Public School September /
The Democratic advocate., 1908-01-17
Signs of Long Life.

''In the medical world,'' said we'll
known veteran doctor of Tioga yesterday,
''it is generally accepted fact that every
person bears physical indications of pros
poets of long or short life. A long-lived
person may be distinguished from short
lived person at sight. Inmany instances a
physician may look at the hand of patient
and tell whether he or she will live or not.
The primary conditions of longevity are
that the heart, lungs and digestive organs
as we'll as the brain should be large. If
these organs are large the trunk will be
long and the limbs comparatively short.
The person will appear tall in sitting and
short in standing. The hand will have a
long and somewhat heavy palm and short
fingers. The brain will be deeply seated,
as shown by the ori6ce of the ear being
low. The blue or brown hazel eye, as
showing an intermission of temperament,
is favorable indication. The nostrils, if
large, open and free, indicate large lungs.
A pinched and half. closed nostril indicates
small or weak lungs. These are generous
points of distinction but, Of course, subject
to the usual individual exceptions. -
The Democratic advocate., 1908-01-17
Mistress Whom Servant Respects.

A woman should insist upon being mis-
tress of her own kitchen, but unless she
possesses self control, patience and tact she
is really just as unfit to manage her SER
wants as child. 1t is very true saying
that no man or woman who has not learned
to control self is not fit to control others.
IF woman cannot 60 into her own kitchen
without losing her temper she would do
better to stay out of it. Fault must be
found, but with servants, it should be in
quiet, dignifed way, and proper time
should be chosen for it. A woman who
does not know any better than to take a
time when servant particularly busy or
has some special piece of work she is try
ing to get done, washing, ironing, or get
ting dinner, will never be likely to have
good service. IF she scolds or nags she at
once lowers herself to the level Of her SER
want and loses the respect which every
mistress of house should strive to deserve
from those about her.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-01-17
Quaint and Curious.

There is food enough wasted in New
York city each day to feed half million
persons.
There stands at the foot of Mt. Etna a
chestnut tree which is said to be two thou
sand years old. 1t is 213 feet in circum-
ference.
From estimates made Sunday morning
there were then in the 5S7 churches of
Manhattan and the Bronx, 21O, 900 per-
sons, so, 900 of whom were men and 152,
900 women.
The Empire of Japan runs its govern
ment aside from interest on its war debt,
for little more than thirds the cost
of running the municipal government of
the city of New York.
A remarkable skeleton skyscraper which
has not nail or screw in it, has been
built around and over the new southwest
ern gate of Peking. 1t is made entirely
of bamboo poles and ropes.
There is wild flower in Turkey which
is the exact floral image of humming
bird. The breast is green, the wings are
a deep rose color, the throat yellow, the
head and beak almost black
Electricity on the third rail, near Clay
ton, N j., has killed somany fox hounds
that foxes there are multiplying rapidly
and destroying rabbits in large numbers.
The county pays SO bounty for every fox
killed.
The first state automobile line in Austria
has been opened between Neumarkt and
Predazza over route forming the highest
automobile line in Europe, the road in
places crossing the mountains at an eleva-
tion of four thousand feet.
John f. Donnell, who has charge of the
Wharf farm, Baldwinsville, Mass, claims
the record yield of potatoes for the State,
if not for the country. From Il acres Of
land Mr.. Donnell dug 658 bushels of po.
tatoes, or over four hundred bushels to the
acre.
One-third of Britain's telegraph opera.
tors are women.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-01-17
A Chummy, Fearless Bird.

So unafraid are humming birds of man
that they will readily enter open windows
of house if they see flowers within. I
have even read of their visiting the arti-
fetal flowers on lady hat when she was
walking out, and other writer's speak of
their taking sugar from between persons
lips. In a room they become confused
and, being so frail, are apt to injure them
selves by striking against objects. More
than once [ or members of my family have
caught the frightened little waits for their
good and released them in the open air.
1t is of no use to try to keep them in
captivity unless possibly it were in green
house where there were plenty of flowers,
for no artificial food has ever been found
which will nourish them. Yet even there
they would probably kill themselves by
flying against the glass.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-01-17
BACHELORS GALORE.
Opportunities for Unmarried wo-
men in Panama.

Any woman who wants to get married
has only to go to Panama, according to
Miss Helen Varick Boswell, who recently
returned from that land of matrimonial
opportunities after having organized, on
behalf Of the Secretary of War, canal
zone Federation of Women's Clubs.
''You may not think it, Miss Boswell
said in talking to the Women's Republican
Club at Delmonico's, S, "but no woman need
remain unmarried in Panama. The activi-
vities of Cupid on the isthmus are tremen-
dous. There are scores of lonely bach
elors all longing, no doubt, for the COM
forts OF home, and so the place is great
matrimonial market.
Miss Boswell also gave some other in
teresting glimpses of unofficial life at
Panama. OF the class distinctions she
said /:
''There are the official ladies and the
clerical ladies and the steam shovel ladies'.
The clerical laees don't care to know the
steam shovel ladies, and the official ladies
feel that their position is much superior to
that of the clerical ladies' That is why it
needed an outsider to organize the women
into clubs. There were women on the
isthmus who could have done the work
just as well as 1 did, but they couldn't in
nocently mix with all classes and appear
not to know that they existed
The servant problem is just as serious
in Panama as it is here, it appears, but it
takes a different FORM
''The servants are Jamaican negroes,
said Miss Boswell, ''and there are plenty
of them, but their quality leaves much to
be desired. They have their own ideas
about things, and these are sure to be en-
tirely contrary to yours. l heard of one
who was so welded to her hat-an old
Panama-that she could not be separated
from it, and her mistress had to submit to
having her wait on the table with the hat
dragged down over her left eye. Another
boiled the beefsteak along with some fresh
tomatoes and lettuce that had arrived with
it on the steamer This in Panama was
tragedy such as can hardly be appreciated
here. The possession of steak is suf6-
cient cause always for dinner party, and
party had been arranged for this occa-
sion, but it had to be called off. The new
federation is tryins to regulate the servant
problem by making it impossible for in
competent servants to go from one town to
another, getting fresh victims in each one,
and also by training the Jamaican negroes
to do things in the American way
The Democratic advocate., 1908-01-17
Fifty Miles By Wireless Telephone

Another wireless telephone feat has
just been accomplished by the Amalga-
mated Radio Telegraph Company, of Ber.
lin, Germany. Perfect Communication
was obtained over so miles on land between
the company's laboratory, near Berlin,
and small station at Juterbog. This
feat is regarded as all the more remarkable
since the whole city, with its multitude of
disquieting influences interviewed 1t is
said that this long distance communication
without wires was achieved by using the
underfed and continuous waves generated by
the Poulsen system, and that questions
and answers We're exchanged without in
terruption.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-01-17
A Resourceful Legislator.

cit will be impossible for us to transact
any public business tonight, said .he pres
ident of the city council, s'because of the
lack of quorum.
"Mr. Chairman, said the new member,
arising quickly, 81 have been elected on a
pledge to my constituency that shall work
untiringly and increasingly for the upbuild-
ing and uplifting Of our city, and now and
here move that committee be appointed to
consider the immediate purchase of as
good quorum as the market affords and
that the committee be instructed to secure
the quorum and have it properly installed
by the next meeting night. And further
more, !" he said, with fine patriotic touch,
s'let us obtain good American quorum
and not one of those ancient Roman thingsr'
The Democratic advocate., 1908-01-17
Mems Hats One-HaIf Price.

Only few of kind left; some of these
Hats were $3.50, others $500; lots too small to
keep in stock, to close out we offer for SOC on
the dollar.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-01-17
To Remove window Panes.

Panes of glass may be easily removed
BY applying soft soap to the putty which
holds them. Leave the soap on for 4 few
hours before attempting to remove the
putty, which, however hard it may be,
will rarely fail to soften under this treat
ment.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-01-17

In looking over our Shoe Department we
find here and there only a few pairs OF KIND
left. We cannot duplicate them for less than
25c to SOC pair advance; have made special
prices to close these small lots out
Come and see them, every pair bargain.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-01-17

I'll habits gather by unseen degrees, as
brooks make rivers and rivers run to seas.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-10-23
PANHANDLE DAY.
State Fair Sets Apart Special Day for
People of the Plains Country.

Saturday, the 3lst instant has
been set apart as Panhandle
day" at the State Fair at Dallas
and the Fort Worth and Denver
railway has agreed to put on
special trains for the cOnven-
fence of the people of this
country who want to attend.
There is also a very cheap special
rate and it is expected that an
immense crowd will go down.
It is the intention Of those who
have the matter in charge to
have a parade when the brigade
reaches Dallas, and in fact just
whoop things up a little to let
the people know that the Pan
handle is there in force. Many
of the people of the towns along
the line have made arrangements
to decorate themselves so that
they may be known wherever
they may be seen in Dallas that
day.
The special trains will not
make stops to take on passen-
gers after it leaves Clarendon
thereby making it a veritable
Panhandle train.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-10-23
CuIIum.MiIIer.

Earl Cullum of this city was
married last Sunday morning at
Abilene to Miss Belle Miller.
They left Immediately for a visit
with Mr.. Cullum's home folks at
Mineral Wells, after which they
will make their future home in
this city. Mr.. Cullum is an en-
ployee of the Fulton Lum Der
Company and is well liked by
everyone who knows him and he
will find many people here when
he returns who will wish him a
long and happy welded life.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-10-23
ANOTHER RAILROAD MEETING.
Citizens Will Meet at Court House
Tonihgt to Again Discuss the Rail-
way Situation.

At the railroad meeting last
Tuesday night it was decided
that the meeting adjourn until
tonight friday at 7:30 at which
time a report of the soliciting
committee is expected to be
made.
In a telephone message from
Amarillo yesterday afternoon,
Major Eugene G. Gordon stated
that he would be present at the
meeting. He also said that he
Just returned from a trip into
Oklahoma, Missouri and other
Northern points and that he had
encouragement from the money
ed men and others interested in
this section. Those who own
land which will be benefited by
the railroad have given Mr..
Gordon every assurance that
they were more than ready and
willing to help. He saw several
Of these people on his trip North.
The Chairman Of the local
committee, Mr.. Conner, stated
to the News man yesterday that
there were quite a number who
had come in during the day and
made their subscription and that
he had no doubt at this time that
the amount required from Can
yon City would be raised within
the required time.
Those who have the matter in
charge are very DESTROYS that
every citizen of the town and
county who can possibly do so,
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-10-23
To Have a Private Park.

We note from the columns Of
the Hereford papers that some
of the people of that city are ar
ranging to establish park for
private hunting and fishing
grounds similar to that of the
Palo Duro grounds near this
city. The proposed grounds are
at the place on TERRA Blanca
creek known as the Sulphur
Springs, a location very desira
bic for such an enterprise.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-10-23

J. w. Howell left last Friday
for Van Alstyne his former
home. He has severed his CON
nection with the City Pharmacy
and will take much needed rest.
He intends joining a hunting
party into Old Mexico before
entering business again.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-10-23

Judge and Mrs. G. II. Word
have returned from Kansas City
where they went to attend the
Live Stock Show held at that
place last week.
In the grocery business prices,
quality and trut h commend
themselves. Try The w hite
Swan Grocery Co. Phone 100.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-10-23

to come out tonight and hear just
what is being done. 1t will be
interesting whether you intend
to help or not.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-10-23
Hosiery

We call your especial attention to
two numbers in this department.
for men, women and children we have
a line of hosiery that usually sell at
3 pairs for 800, guaranteed not to
tear or wear out for three months
We sell YOU these goods at % cents
per pair without the guarantee, which
saves YOU 20 cents and YOU get four
pairs for what three generally sells at
Our other number is seamless black
hose for ladies; YOU generally have to
pay at least zoe a pair for these
price, 15c, Ears z2e
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-10-23
Blankets

11-4 cotton blankets. good weight in
tan with fancy borders and gray with
fancy borders 2LO0
1914 cotton blankets, a good weight
for the price, gray, fancy border 12e
11-4 white blanket heavy weight bet
ter than wool filled blankets at this
price, made of a new material which
wears better than cheap wool blankets,
our price 22:22
Other blankets SL50 to $500