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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-05-16
The Court Wanted BrOOkhaven Bankers
al an IncOnyenient Season.

On last Sunday Sheriff Greer
received batch of subpoenas
from the Franklin Circuit Court,
to be served upon the officials of
the three Brookhaven banks, sum-
moning them to appear at Mead
vile on Tuesday to serve as wit
nesses for the defense in the case
of w. Fl. Hardy, DR., defauIting
cashier OF the late Bank of Mead
vile. Exactly what Mr.. Hardy
desired to prove by these Brook
haven witnesses is not known,
Ibut the State Bankers Association
was right at hand, all of the
lBrookhaven bankers we're on the
Ecommittees on arrangement and
entertainment, one of them being
a prominent official of the body,
and a summons to attend court in
another town could hardly have
come at more sinopportune time.
Sheriff Greer on Monday serv-
ed the subpoenas, but for the rea-
son above stated the witnesses
failed to appear at Meadville
Tuesday as commanded. There
fore it was. that when Sheriff
Greer got to his Office on Wednes-
day morning he found deputy
sheriff from franklin county
awaiting him with attachments for
the arrest and conveying to Mead
vile instanter of tie officials of the
Commercial and Central Banks
and alias subpoenas for those OF
the Brookhaven Bank & Trust Co.
The sheriff proceeded at once to
serve the new papers, but when
be had about concluded this part
of his work and started to engage
transportation for his IS or 30
banker witnesses, the State Bank
ers' Association was here and in
full swing, all the teams at the
livery stables had been chartered
for the convenience of the mem
bers, and the sheriff found himself
'"up against it" good and strong.
He next turned to the manage
ment of the Mississippi Central
Railroad to charter special en-
gine and caboose, and was inform
ed that the least this sort of ac-
commodation could be esecurd for
a run to MeadvlIle was $500.
Staggered by the size of such a
cost bill as that, the sheriff, in his
extremity, again turned his
thoughts to horses and hacks, pos
sibly to automobiles, and was just
about to close belated arrange
ment with Anderson's livery
stable for some teams, when he
received a message that the Hardy
case had been continued and the
Isas1aok haven witnesses wsuld nat
be needed.
Meanwhile, Just how much the
BrookhaVen banker witnesses
were embarrassed and disturbed
in mind at the prospect of this
being uneeremoniously torn away
from their visiting guests and
fellow bankers from other sections
of the State, with little hope of
getting back before they were
gone, can better be imagined than
described.
Later in the evening Sheriff
Greer received message from
Judge Wilkinson to place all of
the recalcitrant Brookhaven wit
nesses under a $100 bond each
for their appearance at the next
term of the franklin court.
Really it looks like somebody
set up a job on our Brook
haven banking fraternity in try
ling to get them all hauled off to
Meadville by the court right in
the midst of the State Bankers
Association.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-05-16

TIE Louisiana Legislature con
yened Monday.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-05-16
The South is Going Dry.

One of the happiest short talks
during the Bankers Convention
was that on Wednesday afternoon
by Banker w. o. Jones. of the
National Park Bank of New York.
Mr.. Jones is -slIaven,
ball headed, typical New Yorker,
of about 45 or so, with q pro-
nounced Yankee accent, whose
face fairly beams with sunshine
and good humor. Mr.. Jones
wound up his short talk by allud-
ing to the thoughts which took
possession of him as he came
South through Dixie" and which
be said he could best describe by
reciting a few lines of poetry
thirsty friend had gotten off IN bis
hearing recently, and ran thus:
Lay the jest about the iulep in the camphor
balls at last.
For miracle has happened and the olden
days are past;
That which made Milwaukee famous doesn't
foam in Tennessee,
And the lid in Alabama is as tight locked as
can be.
And the comic paper colonel aud his cronies
well may sigh.
For the mintis waving gayiy and the South is
going dry.
BY the stillsde the hillside in Kentucky all is
still.
And the only damp refreshment must be dipped
up from the rill,
North Calina's stately gov'nor gives his soda
glass shove
And discusses local option with the South
Ca'lina Gov.
1t is useless at the fountain to be wnkful Of the
eye,
For the cocktail glass is dusty and the South is
dry.
1t is water, water everywhere, AMI not drop
to drink.
We no longer hear the music Of the mellow
crystal clink,
When the Colonel and the General and the
Mayor and the Jedge
Meet to have little nip to give the appetite an
edge
For the eggnog now is nogless and the rye has
gone awry,
And the punch bowl holds carnations and the
South is going dry.
Mr.. Jones brought down the
house. y
=.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-05-16
Paw Your PRIVILEGE Taxes.

Sheriff Greer requests The
Leader to again call the attention
.of business men TO the necessity
of paying their privilege taxes.
These taxes must be paid this
month, Or the delinquents will
have III pay damages. The tax
collector has no option II the
matter under the law. Besides,
the delinquent lays himself liable
20 indictment. Pay up and save
money and trouble.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-05-16
BROWNSVILLE SIDETRACKED.
COwardIy Sinking Of the Negro Issue
by Republican Senator's.

Washington, May 13.-The
further consideration of the
Brownsville affair was today post
poned by the Senate until Decem.
ber 10, next. This decision was
reached after an extended ex-
change Of views among Senators.
Mr.. Foraker, after urging the ap.
pointment of an early day for
voting on his bill, moved that il
be taken up next December. At
ter motion by Senator CuIberson,
lof Texas, to vote on the bill next
Saturday, was laid on the table,
Mr.. Foraker's motion was adopt
ed by a vote of SO to 6. Mr..
Foraker gave out a statement say
ing that while he could not have
passed the bill now, he thinks he
has insured its passage by the
postpOnement.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-05-16

Gov. Hughes doesn't intend to
be shelved by the smart New York
Republican politicians who would
like to be rid Of an honest, fear,
less man. He says be will not
accept the nomination for Vice.
President on the Republican tick
et on any condition. Here is
where the bosses hoped to side
track him.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-05-16

A report comes from New York
that Judge Alton B. Parker will
support Hon. William ]. Bryan
for President. If this report be
true, it is all over but the shout
ling. With Roger Sullivan, of
Illinois; Henry Watterson, Of
Kentucky, aud Alton B. Parker,
Iof New York, all perched in the
Bryan band wagon, right up next
Ito the big bass drum, IT does ap-
pear that Frederick Sullens and
Charlie Miller might manage to
Eget on somewhere in something
like a graceful manner. Green,
willie Democrat.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-02-22

with the rainfall much better re-
suits will be obtained if they are
watered during the dry periods for
the first two or three years. This
can be done where one has a wind
mill with comparatively little ex.
pense and it is better to haul
water and give the trees a little
during periods of drouth. Guilt
walton of the trees and keeping
the orchard in good clean condi-
ton is of greatest Importance.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-02-22
DRY FAR MING IN
QUAY COUNTY.
The Last of the Series of Articles
on Dry Farming as Given to
The News in the Interview
with Prof. Tinsley.

Prof. Tinsley discusses various
matters in regard to successful
farming in Quay county as follows;
Il wish to call attention to the
Importance OF avoiding the use of
the broad shovel pillow or cultiva-
tor or any other implement that
stirs the soil deeply after the crop
has been planted, because that
method can only result in drying
out the soil. The spike.tooth har-
row is the proper tool to use until
the crop gets so high that it will
be seriously damaged by the har-
row, at this point cultivation Of
crops sown broadcast will have to
stop, and should stop altogether
on sod land ordinarily, but the
crops planted in rows may con-
tinue to be cultivated frequently
by barely stirring the surface of
the soil, merely scratching it; and
if weeds should give trouble they
should be cut off by some form Of
u sweep that will run just below
the surface.
Irish potatoes have not been
generally grown in dry farming
districts below six thousand feet
altitude. However, each farmer
should plant a small patch of po-
tatoes for home use and as an ex-
pertinent. Early Triumph or
Victory planted in March, or
Mammoth Pearl or Peach Blow
from the first to middle of June
are good varieties. AS stated be-
fore, every farmer should put out
a large kitchen garden, planting a
small quantity Of various vegeta-
bleS.
No fruit trees have been planted
long enough in the dry farming
district of the Territory to give
very definite information. Apples,
pears and plums should do we'll,
but peaches are not so sure a crop
as the first named because of the
late frost. However, every farmer
should put out some peaches as
well as tie other fruits named.
Trees should be cultivated just as
carefully as any other crop and
the ground just as carefully pre-
pared for planting, keeping the
ground in the orchard as level as
is possible. While young trees
will usually grow in this country
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-02-22
Measures in the Bible; Their
Equivalents.

A gerah was cent.
A farthing was 3 cents.
a talent of gold was SI3,8oo.
A talent of silver was S533.33.
A bin was one gallon and two
pints.
A sheckel of silver was about so
cents.
A cubit was nearly twenty-five
inches.
A mite was less than Il of a
cent.
A Sabbath-day's journey was
about an English mile.
An ephah or bath, contains
seven gallons and five pints.
Ezekiel's reed was nearly eleven
feet.
A days journey was about
% Is miles.
"A hrkin was seven pints, an
was six pints, a cab was
three pints.
A hands breadth is equal to
3 So inches
A fingers breadth is equal to
one inch.-The Evangelist.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-02-22

A. b. Meeting purchased, Wed.
nesday, the property of J. N.
Lawson on Main street east of the
bank, lot 8, in block q, for a con-
sideration of S25oo.oo. Meeting
intends to erect a fine brick or
stone building on this property
this spring.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25
DECIDE YOURSELF
The Opportunity Is Here, Backed by
Mineral Point Testimony.

Don't take our word for it.
Don't depend on a strangers state
ment.
Read Mineral Point endorsement.
Read the statement of Mineral Point
citizens.
And decide yourself.
Here is one case of it:
Thomas Harris, living in the southern
part of Mineral Point says:
81 had suffered for several years from
rheumatism, accompanied by dull ache
through the small of my back During
these spells my kidneys did not act
properly, the secretions being unnatural
in appearance. | used great many
remedies but did not get any satisfact-
DRY results until Doan's Kidney Pills
were brought to my attention, and
procured box at Ivey's Pharmacy.
They helped me great deal and | am
stronger and better in every way since
taking them.
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name (Doan's) and
take no other.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25
A Good Driver.

A simple but significant scene oc-
Cured in Devonshire street the other
day, which we witnessed from our
"sanctum" window. A heavily loaded
wagon, drawn by pair of large horses,
stopped for a moments rest. The
driver, a rough and hardy looking man,
went about the animals, lifting the
broad harness here, and adjusting it in
another place, spreading the head-stau
binders and shifting the saddle-beat-
ings. 1t was warm day; the horses
were very wet with perspiration. He
patted them about the head kindly
first one and then the other, and there
seemed to be a perfect understanding
between man and beast. We felt a
little annoyed to see the heavy load
too heavy; but the driver had no whip,
and when he was ready and spoke to
the horses they responded with all their
power, and the great weight was moved
steadily along to its destination. Elk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25
CRY GOVERNMENT.

Mineral Point. Was. June Is, 1908.
A meeting of the common council was
this day held in the council chamber
pursuant to law.
Meeting called to order by Mayor
Brown.
Members present, Aldermen Weiden-
Teller, Crawford, Shepard, Blewett,
johnson, Frieden, Engels. Absent,
Alderman Jeuck
The following applications and bonds
for saloon licenses were presented.
/. Marmann & Libby in Jno. Fielder
building.
.. f. l.. Mack in Mack building.
8. Jno. Phillips in Meunster building.
z. H. J KieTer in Kietfer building.
s. VIM. Stude in Globe Hotel
s. f. J Engels in Engels building
E. Jno. Peter in Thies building.
S. VIM. Hack in Hack building.
9. c. Gilman Jr. in Mrs b Fielder
building.
To- Knapp and Mitchell in Amberg
building.
IL. j. b. Linden in Sims building.
~. Keyes & Reyes in Fisher building.
Is. Perry Atkinson in Kaufman
building
Moved by Alderman Blewett that Ii
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25

cense be issued to the first ten upon
their paying the license fee. Carried
by following aye and nay vote; Aye,
Weidenfeller, Crawford, Shepard,
Blewett, Jeuck, Engels, Frieden. Nay,
no votes.
Moved by Alderman Crawford that
the last three be referred TO the COM
mittee on license. Carried by following
aye and nay vote: Aye, Weidenfeller,
Crawford, Shepard, Biewett, Jeuek,
Frieden, Engels Nay, no vote.
Council then adjourned to June p.
EDWARD Brown.
Attest. Mayor.
VIM. P. Bliss, Clerk.
Mineral Point, Wis. June %, 1908.
Pursuant to adjournment Of juno IS, a
meeting of the common courcil was
this day held in the council chamber.
Meeting called to order by Mayor
Osborne.
Members present: Aldermen Weiden-
Teller, Crawford, Jeack, Shepard,
Blewett, Johnson, Frieden. Absent,
Alderman Engels.
On motion the following applications
and bonds were accepted. by the fol-
lowing vote Aye, Weiienfeller, Craw-
ford. Jeuck, Shepard. Blewett, John
son and Frieden. Nay, no votes.
Jno. B. Linden in Sims building.
Keyes & Keyes in Fischer building.
Geriach & Lynch in Pauline Meunster
building.
Perry Atkinson in kaufman building.
On motion council adjourned.
EDWARD BROWN,
Attest, Mayor.
Vim. Z. Bliss. Clerk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25
Real Estate Transfers

For week ending June 20, 1908, as
furnished by T. J. Paynter, register of
deeds
Oftelie & Stondall Land Co., to Joe
Schwichtenberg, lot &c. Maddin's addi-
ton to city of Dodgeville, $3.50.
S. H. Jarvis and wife to Isaac N.
Elwood, strip of land, village of Ridge
way, $l65.
Walter Humbert and wife to Jesse
league, part of ne14 of nel4, section
II, town 4, range 4, $3.50.
Michael s. Keane to Edward Bun
bury, lot 6, Keane's addition to village
of Ridgeway, $3.50.
Wenzel Wanek and wife to P. J..
Lynch, lots 2, 8, 4 block u, village of
Avoca, $50.
Anna M. Wanek to P J. Lynch,
lots and 6, block II, village of Avoca,
$50.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25

EN-Gov Hoard:
One of the never failing signs of
.largeness of mind and heart is willing
ness to admit being in the wrong when
it is made apparent Lincoln was great
enough to say to Grant on one occasion,
you are right and / was wrong. The
old maxim, Confession is good for the
soul, F" has profound meaning in it,.
There is no part of family training that
is so much neglected as that of teach
ing children to say, Il beg your
pardon.
Inordinate self love is at the bottom
of the unmanly and uuwomanly habit
so many possess, Of never confessing a
fault. 1t is a rare thing to find a fam
lily of children which grow up together
where this Sweet Condescension" is
practiced with each other. I'm ever
lastingly right and you are everlasting
~ wrong is the spirit that is usually
manifested when controversy arises
everywhere With most persons of
this stamp this sentiment prevails: If
admit that I am wrong | will lose
respect and standing in the estimation
of others. This Is never true. Our
respect for man or child is always in
creased when we seq them capable of
frank admission of fault
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25
DODGEVlLLE NEWS.
From the Chronicle.
Citizens Helm Rand

The citizens ard business men of this
city kindly showed their appreciation
to the local city band in very substan-
tial way by donating handsome
monthly allowance to the organization
for summer concerts which have been
so popular the past year The aggre-
gate amounts to about S400 to be paid
in monthly installments. A vote by
those who donated resulted in favor of
Saturday evening concerts by about 80
majority.
Mr.. Dan Il. Williams, a nephew of
Mrs. w. ]. Parry and d. H. Williams,
has been visiting in this city during the
past week. Mr.. Williams recently re
turned from the Philippines and for
the past eight years made his home
there serving as secretary to Bernard
Moses, member of the Philippine
Commission of which Hon. w. H.
Taft was president. Mr.. Williams is
BN4HNiioAig WITH MT. ait
and considers him one of America s
greatest citizens and says that no mis-
take can be made in making him our
president.
From the Sun-Repubnc.
State Veterinarian David Roberts
was called here Wednesday to inspect
an animal owned by Valentine Kramer
for tuberculosis. After he had made
the examination he ordered the animal
slaughtered. 1t was appraised at S27. 33.
The benefit entertainment for Mrs.
Daniel Mckinley, given at the Audi
forum Monday evening, under the
direction of Mrs. Frank Fraser was
highly successful. The net proceeds
were S42.
John G. Trentzch, an early settler
and resident of Dodgeville until re-
Gently, died Tuesday at his home in
Lancaster. The remains were brought
here for burial yesterday, and laid
away with Masonic rites.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25

which we all unconsciously pay tribute
though we do not practice it. 1t does
not proceed from establishment, nor
insincerity, but rather from clear per-
ception of the rights of others and one s
liability to make mistakes. Moreover
it is generous trait. 1t is these peo-
pie who turn oil on the machinery of
society. The self-willed and egotistical
use the vinegar of their own rank con-
ceit. The one lubricates, the other
corrodes.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25
Cigarette War in Supreme Court.

The Wisconsin supreme court will
decide on the legality Of the practice
of tobacco manufacturers Of placing
coupons telling where cigarette papers
may be obtained in packages of tobacco
sold in this state.
In the meantime in spite of an
agreement between attorneys every
person convicted in district court of
selling the tobacco with the coupons in
closed will be fined
1t will be about year before the su-
preme court can consider the cAse, and
in the meantime all those who sell the
coupons will be punished
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25
Deaths Dart Saddens Three Homes.
MR. WILLIAM LANYON.

MIR. WILLIAM LANY0N.
This citizen of Mineral Point since
early boyhood, died at his homo IN this
city at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon,
June q, 1908, at the age of "a years.
For several months his health had been
failing perceptibly day by day, and in
consequence the fight of the vital
spark was not made Unexpectedly.
Deceased was born Feb. q, 1894,
near Truro Cornwall, England. In 1910
he came to America with his parents
who located in Mineral Point, and here
he resided ever after.
In 1855 Mr.. Lanyon was united IN
marriage to Miss Maria Thomas of this
place. TO them were born eleven chill
dren, FIVE Of whom with the wife and
mother survive. The sons ard daugh-
ters now living are: William Lanyon
of Pittsburg, Kansas, Mrs. Ella
Vaughn Of Brooklyn, N. Y, Colonel
Lanyon Of lola, Kansas, Mrs. Mertie
Meserole Of Mineral Point, and Mrs.
Daisy Posey Of New York City, all OF
whom were at the death-bed scene
Mr.. Lanyon was prominent in Miner
al Point business circles for years. He
first associated with his father as a
hardware merchant. Upon retiring
from this he, in partnership with his
brother Cyrus, prosecuted the grain
buying business extensively until 1852,
when he engaged in the zinc business
with his brothers Cyrus and Josiah as
partners, which was continued by them
until 1899, when upon reorganization
it was known as the Lanyon Zinc
Company. At the death of Cyrus $500
the firm was dissolved and the same
firm name continued by William and
Josiah up to the present time. Being
man of alert business faculties and
splendid social qualities, William Lam
yon s life was crowned with success.
The funeral took place on Wednes-
day afternoon with services at the
home conducted by Rev. w. 7. Walker,
The burial was in Graceland, under the
auspices of Mineral Point Lodge No. l.,
Of which decedent was a member.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25
L0HN c0NNAuGNToN, sR.

This long time and respected -t.zon
Of Mineral Point passed away al his
home in this city Saturday afternoon,
June 20, 1908. Had Mr. Connaughton
lived four days longer he would have
been rs years of age.
Deceased was born in the town of
Boyle, County of Roscommon, ireland.
In 1858 he was married in Manchester,
England, to Sarah Vernon, who died
Sept. %, 1884. Six children were born
unto them, four Of whom survive. Mr..
and Mrs Connaughton came to Ameri-
ca in 1868, and Mineral Point was their
abiding place the remainder Of their
lives.
AS a husband and father Mr.. Con-
naughton was indulgent and watchful
of every need; as citizen, Industrious
and honest
Funeral was held Tuesday morning
with services at st. PauPs Catholic
church, Rev. JAS. O'Keefe officiating.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25
THE IOWA COUNTY COURT
Proceedings Before Judge Aldro
jerks, Presiding.

Reported by W. II. Thomas, Register in
Probate.
Estate of George Fl. Martin, will
and petition for probate Of same.
Estate Of Nicholas L. Martin, final
hearing.
Estate of Thomas Bowes, hearing
petition for probate OF will
Guardianship of Ann Manning,
hearing petition for allowance of
guardians final account.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25
GOING NORTH
GOING SOUTH

No. G03 arrives at Linden at 9:O5 a. m, and
COP departs from Linden at $40 a. M, making
connections with both east aud west bound
G. 4 n. w. trains.
No. COS leaves Whitson Junction at 4:30 p. m
for Linden taking passengers from both c..
q N. W. trains 10 Linden.
VA. JONES, General Manager.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25
JAMES SUFFERS

Died suddenly from heart trouble
Tuesday evening, June %, 1908, while
sitting in a chair at his home adjoining
the city S southern limits. He was in
seemingly fair health that day and at
tended to his various duties around
home with apparent ease, and at the
time death sliced him he was hum
ming a familiar hymn.
Mr.. Suthers was born in Oldham,
England, near Manchester, July 26, 1885,
and was therefore nigh unto 70 years
of age. He came to America when s
years old. January 2, 1856, he was
married to Ellen Avery, who died in
January, 1876. To them eleven children
were born, Of whom five are living
William, Mrs. Ellen Hartford, Mrs.
Annie Grange, Clarence, all Of Mineral
Point, and Mrs. Henrietta Dunn of At
lanta, Mo. Sept. %, 1880, he united
in marriage with Maria Perry.
Excepting from 1861 to '65, spent in
California, deceased had resided in this
vicinity since first coming to this coun-
try. His career was marked by in
dustry and good citizenship.
Funeral tomorrow friday afternoon
at O'Clock. .a 81.