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The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-14
Reduced Rates

Account Texas Cattle Raisers Association Convention, March II, b, 16, and 17, will sell round trip tickets to San Antonio, Tex. good to return leaving San An. tonio not later than March 26. 1908, at S19.20.
 J. T. J.Dawson. Agt.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR CONGRESS-.

The News is authorized to announce w : Goodwin of Bradley County, as canddat : for Congress from the seventh congresSiora- district. subject to the action of the Dem ocratic party,
 The News is authorized to announce Minor Wallace of Columbia county as q candidate for Congress from the seventh Congressional district, subject to the action of the Demo- cratic party.
 THE NEWS is authorized to annhunce J. H McCoum, of Hemlstead county candi- date for Congress from the seventh district. subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-14
FOR SHERIFF

We are authorized to announce Jno. P. Warren as a capdidate for Sherin of Nevada County, subject to the action of the Demo- cratic party.
 We are authorized to announce Ed Hood as a candidate for reelection to the office of Sheriff of Nevada County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary,
 We are authorized to announce Jno NJ. Haltom as a candidate for Sherin of Nevada County, subject to the action of the Demo- cratic primary.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-14
FOR COUNTY CLERK

We are authorized to announce J. A. Baily as a candidate for County Clerk of Nevada County, subject to the action of the Demo- cratic primary.
 We are authorized to announce Nat Martin as a candidate for County Clerk of Nevada County, subj ect to the action of the Democrat ic primary.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-14

ins the present spring and coming summer A wide tuck either side of the double box-plaited closing Is stitched from neck to waist. and the Gibson-like tuck over each shoulder Is stitched to the bust line in the front, and as far as the waist line in the back. The pattern Is in seven sizes 22 to A inches, bust measure. For 36 bust the waist requires 4h yards of material 20 inches wide. 3ss yards 27 inches wide. 2as yards 36 inches wide, or two yards 42 inches wide; two yards of insertion tn trim.
 To procure this pattern send 10 cents to Pattern Editor" office of this paper Write name and address plainly and be sure to give size and number of pattern.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-14
FOR CONSTABLE

We are authorized to announce C. E, Moon as candidate for Consta ble of Missouri Township subiec to the action of the Demo- ratio primary.
 We are authorized to announce D. J. Mont gomery as a candidate for Constable of Mis- sour township, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
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FOR REPRES ENTATIVE

We are authorized to announce J. W. Whaley as candidate for re-election to the office of Representative from Nevada county, primary.
 We are authenticated to announce C. B. Andrews as q candidate for Re preSentative from Nevada County subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-14
FOR TREASURER

We are authorized to announce J. H. Wat son as d candidate for re-elect on to the office of Treasurer of Nevada County. subj ect to the action of the democratic primary.
 We are authorized to announce the candi- dacy of w. C. Felts for Treasurer of Nevada County, subj ect to the action of the demo- cratic primary.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-14
Practical Fashions
LADIES' TUCKED SHIRT WAIST.

Paris Pattern No. 2315, All Seams Allowed-Adaptable to any of the novelty cotton shirtings, linen, pique, duck and also taffetas or wash silk, this jaunty shirt waist model will prove favorite pattern for the sep arate waists for everyday wear dur
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-14
Notice.

All freight not called for the Iron Mountain depot within AS hours after receiving notice of arrival will be subject to storage charges.
 J. T. J. Dawson.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-14

The News is authorized to announce J. F.. Horne as a canrdate for Road Overseer of Missouri Township subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-14
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

We are authorized to announce G. E. Me Graw as a candidate for Justice of the Peace of Missouri Township, subj ect to the action of the Democratic primary, March 25th
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-14
COUNTY AND PROBATE JUDGE

We are authorized to announce A. NJ, Den man as a candidate for County and Probate Judge of Nevada County subj ect to the action of the Democratic primary, March D.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-14
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK

We are authorized to announce Finis E. Murrah as candidate for reelection to the office of Citcuit Clerk of Nevada County sub ject to the action of the democratic party.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-14
FOR ROAD DIVERSE FER.

We are authorized 10 announce J. D. Me Guire as a candidate for Road OverSeer for Missouri township, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-14
FOR TAX ASSES SOR

We are authorized to .Jno D. Bright as a candidate for reelection to the office of Tax Assessor of Nevada County, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-14
FOR CORONER.

We are authorized to announce Dr. c. c. Purtle as candidate for Coroner of Nevada county, subject to the actions of the Dem ocratic primary.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-14
FOR SURVEYOR.

The News is authorized to announce Hugh W White as q candidate for surveyor of Nevada County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-14
TELEPHONE 21z
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

NUIICFa IU IHE TUbL1IN' Any erroneous reflection upon the charac' CT, standing or reputation O. any person. tl m or corporation which may appear in the col Il ms of The News will be gladly corrected upon it's being brought to tIe attention of the publishers.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-30
As the appointment Was Viewed from
Jackson.

A very lively interest was mani
tested around the Federal building
today in the announcement that E.
H. Thompson had been summarily
removed as postmaster at Brook
haven, and that E. F. Brennan, a
prominent Brookhaven attorney,
and we'll known in Republican cir
cles, had been appointed in his
stead.
An investigation discloses that
Mr., Thompson was removed on the
Recommendation Of a epestsfiee in
spector who recently Investigated
affairs in the Brookhaven office and
forwarded a statement to the de-
partment at Washington alleging
that Mr.. Thompson had submitted
misleading reports relative to the
employment of clerks and carriers.
The Postmaster General ordered
his removal, and the Federal ref
erees, Messrs. L. B. Moseley and
F. w. Collins, recommended the
appointment of Mr.. Brennan to fill
the unexpired term. jackson Cor.
Times Democrat, 29th.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-30
Last Of a Cabinet.

The death of William F. Villas
removes the last member of the
first cabinet council that gathered
about President Cleveland in March,
1885. Mr.. Villas was the first
postmaster general in the Cleveland
administration, and subsequently
secretary Of the interior. Of the
cabinets, however, of Presidents
Grant, Hayes, Garfield and Arthur,
there are members still living. Of
President Grants official advisers
there survive James Don Cameron,
who was Secretary Of war, and
George H. Williams, who was at
torney general, and of President
Hayes cabinet there is left Judge
Nathan Golf, who was secretary of
the navy. Still living of President
Garield's cabinet are Robert T.
Lincoln, Secretary Of war; Thomas
L. James, postmaster general, and
Wayne MacVeagh, attorney gener-
al; and of President Arthur's cabi-
net, besides Mr.. Lincoln, Senator
H. M. Teller, secretary OF the in
terror, and ex-senator William E.
Chandler, secretary of the navy. =
Boston Globe.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-30
Paper Mill at HattiesDurg.

Hattiesburg, Miss, Sept. 27.-
There is strong probability that
Hattiesburg will secure the location
Of $500, 900 paper mill, with a ca
pacity of 100 tons a day. C. d.
Benedict, of Peoria, H., is the pro-
moter of the proposed industry, and
has been in Hattiesburg for the
past ten days negotiating with local
men for suitable site and trying
to perfect an arrangement with the
Newman Lumber Company for the
use of the slabs and other waste
from its local sawmill plant. The
mill will not manufacture high
grade of paper, but will confine it.
self to the production of straw
board and box and crate material.
Secretary Larson of the CONNER
cial Club has been active in the
effort to locate the industry.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-30
Very respectfully,
E. H. THOMPSON,
Postmaster

In answer to this letter | receiv-
ed letter from First Asst. Post
master General, dated Sept. 10th,
instructing me to give the Depart
ment the date that my son was out
sick so as the auditor of Postoffice
Department could charge the
amount to my account. Also cit.
ing me to certain sections of Postal
Laws which say that clerk in q
postoffice is not entitled to leave OF
absence until after he has served
one year. Also stating that
should have charged Mr.. Fisher
with the time he was absent and
should not have accepted the volun-
tary service of my daughter Eddie.
AS to Misrepresentation of car
riers service have no idea what
he had reference to.
Hoping that / have not asked for
too much of your valuable space,
am,
Very respectfully,
E. H. THOMPSON.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-30
NEW POSTMASTER
FOR BROOKHAVEN.
HON. {. T. BRENNAN RECEIVES hP.
POINTMENT AND FORWARDS
BONDS.
Mr.. E. II. Thompson, the Present In
Cumbent, Makes a Statement
Regarding Misleading
Reports.

Saturday afternoon Hon. E. F.
Brennan received an appointment
from Pres. Roosevelt, through the
First Assistant Postmaster General
to the postmastership of the Brook
haven postoffice. Mr.. Brennan,
who is prominent lawyer, and
who has always been the leader of
THE Republicans of Lincoln county,
atrQnce made up his bond and for
warded it to Washington and as
soon Nas it is approved will take
charge>of the office.
The appointment was a surprise
to the pubkc, as we'll as to the
present incumbent, Mr.. E. H.
Thompson, as, no intimation had
been given OFT of any expected
change, and has been the subject of
any number of coljectures and ru-
mors since the appointment became
known.
Mr.. Brennan's bond was for $50, :
600 and signed by the, gentlemen
named for the amounts Stated:
A. W. Maxwell, 5000,
G. T. Montgomery, SIS, 900.
]. A. Meyers, $4,000.
F. H. Hartman, $4,000. \
Joe |. Smith, $1,000.
Frank Converse, $4,000.
T. H. Brinson, S., 1000.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-30
The Telegram Received at the
NatChez Banquet,

The following wire" was read
before the Business Mems excursion
and the Natchezites assembled in
the banquet hall of the Natchez Ho-
tel at the beginning of the banquet
on the evening of the 21st inst,.
and was the cause of much merri-
ment:
Brookhaven, Miss. Sept. 81, 1908.
Mr.. w. G. Bowman, Acting Sec'y
Natchez Chamber Of Commerce,
Nathcez, Miss.
Dear Sir:-At call meeting of
the ladies of Brookhaven this
morning at five minutes after
eight o'clock, the following resolu-
tion was unanimously adopted:
That, Whereas, our men are now
absent from our midst and are en-
gagged in a very serious and noble
work for the advancement of our
city's interest, be it
Resolved, That this day we do
hereby propose TO run BroOkhaVen
exactly as we please and to proceed
to amuse ourselves as we see fit,
indulging in the many innocent
pleasures of which we have so long
been deprived. Be it further
Resolved, That we send to the
Secretary Of the Natchez Chamber
of Commerce a communication
expressing our regret at the unfair
promises and pledges demanded of
our men before their departure and
requesting him to say to them that
it is our desire that they eat,
drink and be merry" and that they
consider themselves free from all
promises given, and we assure to
them a hearty welcome upon their
return, regardless of their condi-
tion Or appearance, and all that we
ask lis that sometime, somehow,
they find their way home.
Yours very truly,
The Wives and Sweethearts of
Brookhaven.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-30
The Business Mems Special.

On the title page of this issue Of
The Leader appears a picture of
the Boosters Excursion just be-
fore leaving the Brookhaven depot
on the 21st inst.
This picture of the Brookhaven
Boosters train was taken by Mr..
w. j. Layton and when he press
led the button he took picture
of himself 8 g in the lead and
carrying everything with him, Z
as usual.
The picture is good likeness
minus the coloring, of the Boost
ers' train and will make a pleasing
souvenir Of thatrare and interesting
occasion and jollification; among
other things reminding our business
men, whoWere the recipients, of the
unbounded hospitality extended them
BY on bic hearted neighbors Of the
q ty atehez and other points
between that city and Carson.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-30
Textile Mill Situation.

Wesson, Miss, Sept. 27. The
Textile Mill operators in this city
expect their charter soon, which
will give them the necessary au-
thority to act as legal members of
the American Federation of Labor.
The situation remains unchanged in
regards protesting against small
wages. The strike seems to have
as suddenly disappeared as was an
ticipated, which is considered a
most wise conclusion by those in
terested. The mills are operating
full time with the necessary help.
After Oct. /, when the child labor
law takes effect there will doubtless
be a shortage of help which it is
believed will be satisfactorily ar
ranged.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-30

been put to work on it. He has in
this capacity run down and detected
some of the most notorious cases of
embezzlement and has established a
reputation that is second to that of
no man in the service of the gov
ernment.
The dead man counted his friends
by the score in fact every man
that knew him was his friend.
Large of statue he attracted atten-
tion in any crowd, but large as was
his frame it was no larger than
the great big Irish heart that beat
in his bosom.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-30

was not right that he should have
been paid for this time while out
sick he is ready to refund the
amount.
One of my clerks, N. B. Fisher,
was absent from the office 5 IL
days in June. | made no deduction
for this absence for the reason that
Eddie E. Thompson, substitute
clerk, filled his place while he was
away and there was no charge made
for this service by her. She mere
ly worked in his place while he
went to his sisters wedding. Mr..
Fisher was absent from IL o'clock
noon, June 18th to June goth inclu-
Sivn
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-30
MIR. Thompson Makes a Statement.

Editor Leader Please publish
the following statement for me in
regard to my removal as postmaster
and in answer to the statements in
Times-Democrat and Jackson News
that l was summarily removed for
making misleading reports in re-
gard to clerks and carriers. -
The facts in the case are as fol-
lows: About the 9th of last April
my son, w. H. Thompson, assist
ant postmaster was taken sick and
was absent from the office about 9
days. | made no deduction from
his wages for this loss of time, as
thought he was entitled to Is days
leave Of absence with pay, in each
year of his service in postoffice.
All employees of the postal service
are allowed Is days annual leave
in each fiscal year. My son COM
menced work in the postoffice July
1st, 1907 and had had no leave of
absence nor had he lost any time up
to the time he got sick on April
9th. On June 18th, 1908, Mr.. N.
B. Fisher, clerk in the postoffice,
went to Utica, Miss, and was alb
sent till the goth. It being busy
time in the office during the Nor
mal), / needed all the help / could
get in office. / had my daughter
Eddie (Who had taken the civil
service examination and was on the
eligible register and had been ap-
pointed and approved as substitute
clerk to come in and work in the
office while Mr. Fisher was absent.
There was no charge made for this
service by her. Mr.. Fisher had
been faithful and efficient clerk
and | had her work in his place
and / made no reduction in his
wages. She worked for him while
he was absent and he was paid his
full salary for the month. When
Mr.. Fitzgerald checked me up on
August 18th, he questioned the
propriety of these transactions and
he had me to make written state
ment in regard to same On Au-
gust 17th sent the following letter
to the postoffice department:
Brookhaven, Miss, Aug. II, 1908.
Hon First Assistant P. M. General,
Division Of Salaries and Allow
ances, Washington, ID. G.
Sir: About April 25th last my
Assistant P. M, w. H Thompson,
was taken sick and was absent from
the postoffice about one week, pos
|sibly 9 days. / made no deduction
for this absence for the reason that
/ was under the impression that he
was entitled to Is days absence dur
ing the year. He was employed i'll
this Office on July LIST, 1907, and
had had no vacation. He had lost
10 time up to this sickness. f it
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-30
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE
HEADQUARTERS
AUDITORIUM ANNEX
CHICAGO, ILL, SEPTEMBER %, 1908.


Mr. B. T Hobbs
Editor Leader,
Brookhaven Miss.
My Dear Sir
We have received the latest issue of The Leader and
pleasure that your popular subscription list
the Democratic National Campaign fund is steadily
ing larger
We take this occasion to congratulate you the results
say your readers through you the Democracy
Of the nation grateful them the patriotic response
to the appeal for funds
Remittances should be made at least once week to
Herman Ridder, Treasurer Auditorium Annex, Chicago.
All Of the information received here encouraging
for Democratic victory November Keep the good work
Very truly yours,
NJ. g. WETMORE,
Chairman Finance Committee.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-30
Booze Poured Out.
Very respectfully,
E. H. THOMPSON.

Birmingham, Ala. Sept. 26.
Chief Of Police George Bodeker,
of Birmingham is treating the sew.
er fishes to the surprise of their
lives. During the past two days
he has poured about $50 gallons od
blind tiger liquor through the
sewers, and has more, which will
go the same route within the next
few days. He has about fifty bar
rels Of beer, which will follow the
whisky as a chaser in the next few
days. All this liquor was confis-
Gated in raids made on blind tigers
In the city. The value is estimate
ed at about 81 500.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-30

State Superintendent of Educa-
tion Powers left yesterday for Mem
phis via Charleston, and from there
to Chicago, where he will be a
delegate to the Lakes-to-the-Gul
convention, and will then visit sew
eral Of the rural schools Of Illinois
in company with the superintend-
ent of that State. From Chicago
Superintendent Powers goes East
and visits schools in New York.
Boston, and other places where the
most approved systems are said to
be in operation. He will be absent
about one month. ClariorI-Ledger,
Sept. 20.
Our State educational interests
Will profit BY this trip.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-30
The Record of Standard Oil.

Wherever the pipe line and tank
car have gone they have left behind
them trail of corruption, vice and
woe; wrecked homes, blighted rep
utations, blasted lives. There have
been explosions, both physical and
political. The oil which has lubri-
Gated machinery has caused friction
in government and in politics. It
has made employment for smooth
statesmen, who, in the end, have
had to travel a rough road. 1t has
brought to the people of this Ma
tion light, wherefore it is to be
commended; but it has also brought
darkness, for which it is to be
condemned. What is to be done
about it? Will the point some day
be reached where, in the interest
Of pure government, clean politics,
happy homes, and for the protec-
tion of mankind, we shall be con-
fronted with a proposition to pro-
hibit the oil traffic, or to provide
for its distribution through public
dispensaries Dallas News.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-30

If Mr.. Bryan doesn't put the
lid on this pitfall Roosevelt has dug
for himself, sit on it and give sew
eral audible chuckles it will be sur
prising. At the rate he is going
Teddy had better call his entire
cabinet in to censor his campaign
literature hereafter.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-30

Two saw mill owners at Newton
were ordered to shut down by So
called night riders. "
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-30
FITZGERALD's CAREER.

Charles Fitzgerald was born and
reared in the city of Jackson and
was a magnificent specimen of man
hood physically and otherwise.
If he had an enemy on earth it is
some fellow ne has caught stealing
and made to disgorge or replace
what he had purloined. He has a
heart that is as tender as that of a
woman, but brave as lions. He
started in the employ of the gov
ernment as mail clerk on the rail-
road and ran in and out Of Jackson
for several years. During Mr..
Cleveland S first term as President
Mr.. Fitzgerald was appointed as
postoffice inspector under civil SER
vice rules. He has proven to be
one of the best in the service, and
for the past several years when
there has been any particularly
hard case on hand in his section of
the country, Mr.. Fitzgerald has
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-30
Roosevelt Puts Himself in a Hole.
PHOTO BY LAYTON

In his hasty reply to Mr.. Bryan
given to the press last Sunday
night, the President made a sur
prising break by undertaking to
justify receiving large campaign
contributions from trusts and trust
magnates by the Republican party,
by exactly the same reasoning that
Senator Foraker put forward in his
case for serving Standard Oil pro-
fessionally. Senator Foraker
agreed that Standard Oil only paid
for his professional services and
secuted the idea Of serving that
company officially either in the
Senate or in Ohio.
President Roosevelt says that it
is all right for the Republican par
ty to receive contributions from
Trust magnates, provided it is done
with the distinct understanding
that it is for political campaign
purposes and does not impose any
official obligation on the admins
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-30

Henderson 4 Turnbough are sell
ing buggies and surreys at hard
times prices. Read their adj
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-30

You won't make a mistake by
getting your new buggy or surrey
from Henderson 8 Iurnbough.