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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1909-12-22
Christmas Dinner for the States
COnYicts.

jackson, Dec. IS. Capt. 9. H.
Neyland, superintendent of the
State penitentiary. is in the midst
of preparations for a big Christmas
dinner to be served to the convicts
on Saturday. Work will be sus-
pended on the four State farms,
and the prisoners given a holiday.
The dinner will consist almost
wholly Of products raised on the
prison farms, and, while the con-
victs will not have turkey and cram
berry sauce, the Christmas meal
will be as good as that served in a
majority Of the households in Mis-
sissippi on that day.
Preparing Christmas dinner is
a task Of considerable magnitude,
for the penitentiary now has about
/. 700 inmates, against about /, 300
when Superintendent Neyland took
charge. Owing to the meagre bali
ance on hand to the credit of the
prison board, it will not be possi-
bic to purchase many delicacies,
but an abunadnce Of fruit will be
bought to supplement the MONDAY
meal. The annual appropriation
for the penitentiary is only $225, :
900, against $2OO, 900 per year when
the prison contained but 81 800 in
mates.
Superintendent Neyland has for
sale of $50 bales of cotton from
the Oakley farm in this city On
next Monday. and the local cotton
buyers have been invited to make
bids. On next Tuesday the board
will offer for sale at Greenwood, in
the Office of Malone 4 Keesler, 500
bales from the Belmont plantation.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1909-12-22
EIks LODGE for BrOOkhaven.

Mr.. Anthony Stafler, who has
been the main spirit in getting up
an application for lodge of Elks
at Brookhavens received notice yes
terday that special dispensation
had been granted and that organi-
zation could now be effected in this
city.
The new lodge will be known as
No. 1882, and a meeting will be
held between January 10th and 18th
to permanently organize, when
steps will be taken to purchase a
home and the transaction Of other
business necessary to the organiza-
tion, as the Bro0khaven members
who have made application for the
lodge intend to purchase a fine
home and have it fitted up in the
same splendid style the Elks are
noted for wherever they have
lodge.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1909-12-22

The city Of West Point, Miss,
has lately completed a splendid
highway reaching some miles be-
yond its limits. the road having
been scientifically macadamized. A
practical demonstration of what
such roads mean to the farmer was
given the other day when twenty
four bales Of cotton, each weighing
five hundred pounds. was hauled
over this road BY a pair Of nine-
hundred pound mules. The ad-
yalorem and communication taxes
which we now pay to scratch over
our roads is the smallest part Of
their expense to us. Magnolia
Gazette.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1909-12-22
G Q { ERlMENT REPORT.
RETURNS Up TO DEC. 18Th GIVE GIN.
NED BALES AT O.S62. .222.
i Filling l)ff Of 2.SSS S4S Compared
With Crop Of 1908.

Washington, Dec. 20. The CEN
sus reports 9. 1862 ,222 bales Of cot-
ton ginnad from the growth Of 1909
to December Is. compared with
III 800 565 bales for 1908.
The proportion Of the crop GIN
ned to December l3. 1909, is co. 8
per cent Of the crop on the same
day III 1908. Round bales included
this year are 1S9 967, compared
with 2l5, ,O59 for 1908. Sea Island,
SIS, 1874 bales for 1909, so, BIG in 1908.
Following is the total by States:
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1909-12-22
We aim to show yOu gifts that wifi
please and gifts that viii long be
remembered Presents that are uSe-
fol and valuable.

We offer a few suggestions but assur
items in our stock that you can select fr
You might think we'll Of handsome /
for the men folks. We have them.
Mems fine NeckWear in rich silks Of /
and in patterns that will please anyone.
Fancy Waistcoats for all occasions, b
MuffIers, Initial Handkerchiefs, Hosie
most useful needs.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-13
DESERTED WIFE:
TAKEN TO JAIL
PATHETIC STORY REVEALED
BY ARREST
Father of Mrs. William Brown Has
Son.in-Law Put Behind Bars
and Says He Will
Prosecute

Charged with deserting his bride of
two days, William Brown, a shipping
clerk in the employ of the National
Lumber company was arrested last
night at Twenty-fifth street and Grand
avenue and locked up at police head
quarters. The arrest of Brown reveals
a pathetic story of a girls devotion,
the consent of trusting parents, a sup
posedly happy marriage, then deser-
tion and attempted suicide.
Miss Emma Cavanaugh for a long
time was the sweetheart of young
Brown, and every friend of both par
ties was pleased when the wedding
ceremony was performed September 6.
For two days it was a happy family
that lived at 236 West Twenty-seventh
street, for Brown passed his brief
honeymoon at the home of his brides
parents.
Then came the change. September s
Brown left the home, ostensibly to go
to his work, but failed to return. The
distracted bride, after a long wait,
realized that she had been deserted
and, while her parents were away, she
closed the windows of her bedroom,
turned on the gas and lay down to die.
The mother returned in the nick of
time and saved her daughters life, al
though the bride is still in a preca-
IlOQS COllulllOll anu COIllln6u TO H6T DeQ.
The irate father of the bride, realiz-
ing that his daughter had been desert
ed, appealed to the district attorneys
office and a warrant was issued for
Browns arrest.
At police headquarters last night
Brown spoke to reporters, but regard
ed the matter in light vein.
81 like the girl" said Brown, "but
left until 1 could get to work and earn
money enough to support her without
the assistance of her family. Every
thing will be settled in court tomorrow
morning and expect to return and live
with my wife. 1 knew that she had
attempted suicide but I hope she will
recover and 1 know she will forgive
me-"
Mrs. Browns father speaks differ
emily and stated that he would press
the charge of abandonment, which con-
stitutes a felony.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-13
WINGFIELD MAY
FIGHT SENATOR
NIXON'S DEFEAT PREDICTED
BY kEVADANS
CALIFORNIAN is MENTIONED AS
PROBABLE SUCCESSOR
Tale Involving Miners Millions and
Fight for Senatorial Toga In
Nelghborlng State Told
by Visitor Here

The millions of the Goldheld Con-
solidated Mines company that put
! George S. Nixon to the fore in the
politics of Nevada and finally saw him
| through a campaign ending in his cleo
\ tion TO the United States senate, are
/ to be diverted from him and used for
his defeat, according to a we'll authen-
ticated story told in Los Angeles yes
terday by Frank Ward, a mining man
of Manhattan, New. Mr.. Ward WeaVes
an interesting romance of mines, poll
| tics and men, in which the central fig
ure is really George Wingield, the
millionaire, formerly a partner of Sen
ator Nixons, and now owner of some
OF the richest producers in the world
of mining.
According to Mr.. Ward, the man who
is being put forth as an available can
didate is H. B. MorehOuse, formerly
member of the legislature of California,
and a figure of great interest on ac-
count of his rapid rise in the political
world of the mining state. Six years
ago Mr. Morehouse was defeated for
reelection to the state legislature in
his home county-Santa Clara-apd, at
tracted by the boom in Goldheld, went
thither to open law office. He made
and lost a fortune, but, while accu-
mulating and dissipating money built
up a strong personal political machine
which he did not lose. He became in
the course of time a valued legal ad-
wiser of the Consolidated and a close
friend of George Wingfield.
WinafleId Deserts Nixon
As time passed Wingfield and Nixon.
the man he had sent to the United
States senate, fell out and they dis
solved partnership. 1t is openly as
f11 In, 10 uTFa1 b9a NJ
months, that Nixon's arrogant treat
ment of Wingfield led to the dissolu-
ton of partnership, and it is generally
considered that the solon has lost
many friends through splitting with
his partner. Be that as 1t nay, Wing
field is said to be now offering finan-
cial backing to Moreheuse in order that
he can make a fight to retire Nixon to
private life.
Nevada recently adopted a direct
primary measure drawn on lines sim
liar to those on which the California
law is based. The election of a United
States senator in Nevada next year
will follow his nomination by direct
primary, as was the case In oregon
last year. This makes it probable that
the personal influence of Millionaire
Wingfield and friendships of Attorney
Morehouse may yet land him in the
coveted seat in the senate.
Mr.. Morehouse is a Republican In
politics. He was offered the nomina-
ton Of his party for governor at the
last election. but refused t. He was
in the California legislature at the time
the scandal over fraud in the matter
of loan associations was made public,
resulting in the arrest and conviction
of three legislators and the fight into
more friendly climes of several others.
IJa fc al a man we'll rau1au1 barad IN,
newspaper offices as the father of the
famous "anti-cartoon law" directed
against newspaper publishers and re-
quiring that no person should be car
tooned or his picture printed without
his consent.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-13
SAYS ALL CHRISTIANS
LEAD TW0-F0LD LIVES
Rev. DR.. Arthur S. Phelps Delivers
Evening Sermon Before congrega-
tlon at Temple Auditorium

Rev. DIR. Arthur S. Phelps pastor of
Central Baptist church, preached at
Temple auditorium yesterday morning
on the topic, "Those that dweIt among
plants and hedges: there they dwelt
with the king for his work" q Chron..
iv. 23). He said in part:
plato tells of magic ring which
when turned toward the wearer con-
cealed him from view; turned outward
it revealed him. Every man who lives
right lives this two-fold life. One has
said: Prayer without works is pre-
sumption; works without prayer is
atheism Our verse tells of a select
company who lived within the hedges
which enclosed the palace of the king.
christianity is not historic creed
IT is a personal friendship. Swift says
of the women of his day that they were
so busy about religion that they had
no time to say their prayers. Drudg-
cry may be turned into inspiration and
the dying embers of failure kindle with
home under the influence of life of
companionship with Jesus Christ"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-13
George B. Harrison

Than whom there Is better posted on matters
pertaining to the development of the San Pedro and
Wilmington harbors and Greater Los Angeles de-
velopment
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-13
Frederic J. Haskin
National affairs and general Eastern commen

G. D. Barnett
The clever cartoonist The Herald staff, has
gained an enviable reputation on the Pacific coast
and his cartoons always original and executed
in that requires diagram to the
point he wishes to express.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-13
Herbert Blake

Celebrated dramatic critic. needs introduction to
the people of Los Angeles. His criticisms are fair
in every line and ''- appreciated by the local
managers and the theater-going public. Mr.. Blake
writes in distinctive style which appeals strongly
to those who analyze closely
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-13
Whom Patlenee Is Necessarv

Bacon-A fisherman should have
plenty of patience, you know.
Egbert-Why so?
well, suppose he gets an eel on his
hook?"-Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-13

Together with the above mentioned special writer's OF
correspondents the continually and the columns The III
speak energy field The Herald is being deve
of subscribers price of forty month";
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-13
AS Like as Not

BILL see a man is trying to drift
across the Arctic Circle. Where do you
suppose he'll bring up?
Jill-On the lecture platform, prob
ably.-Y Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-13
D. w. Semple

The Auto expert who with full knowledge of the
various "oy" machines, is driver of mean abil
ity His articles are read with interest, not be-
cause of flowing STYLE but rather the truth in regard
to matters pertaining to the motor world.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-13
Mrs. NJ. n. Bridgham

assisted by Miss Jean Brigham, edits the woman'c
page and society section in manner free from the
vapid utterances of the ordinary society news
writer If there is an element of news interest ir
anything that pertains to the social life of Los An
geles it will be found in the columns under Mrs
Bridgham's supervision.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-13
A. E. Dunning

The sporting editor, is in class by himself, assisted
by experts. His page is eagerly read by all,
whether particularly interested in athletics or
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-13

paper fit for homes" 1t is freely inde-
pendent on all matters, owes allegiance
to no corporation or clique, and by reason
of these facts is a recognized power in
Southern California. If you are not
subscriber of The Herald, kindly phone
the Circulation Department or mail the
appended coupon, and the paper will
be delivered the next day promptly and
satisfactorily.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-13

IT'S as easy to secure a bargain in a used
automobile. through want advertising. Il
used to be-and still is-to secure a horse
and carriage.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-13
Chas. Jernegan

Delights in knocking out hot liners for the ball fans
and his stuff" meets with ready acceptance from
exacting readers
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-13
James WynkOOp

Edits the real estate and mining section of The
Herald, and his articles read because of the
truth contained in each and every one. Mr.. Wyn-
koop is native of Missouri, but requires be
Shown all matters that pertain to his section of
the paper.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-13
Florence Bosard Lawrence

"Aunt Laurie" is doing worthy work the edites
of the Herald Junior League Supplement. Pages
of her setcion filled with heart interest to con-
stantly increasing number of little folk banded
gether for general good. This feature of The Her
aid is that appeals to the mothers, because ie
has for its object the uplifting of the youth of Los
Angeles through the members of the Junior League.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-28
pecial TO Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Vail, June 2S.-A genuine cloudburst
occurred here about / O'clock Sunday
morning and the water was in every
business house from three inches to two
and a half feet and many residences
were likewise flooded. Some houses
were swept from their foundations, one
residence having been moved $50 feet
and another fifteen feet and partly
turned around
Some thrilling experiences are re-
ported along the creek which runs
thru town. Two men and a baby near
~ drowned. The rain fell in torrents
for two hours and the c. 6 \. w.
tracks are washed out in three places
and all trains are several hours late.
Great destruction was done TO stocks
OF goods of business houses and car
pets and rugs OF the homes, where the
food left a layer OF mud from two to
eight inches thick and sidewalks and
crossings are all swept far from their
places. The damage will reach into
thousands and it will be a month be-
fore the town will resume its usual
bearings. According TO the oldest in
ha bitants the water was two feet
higher than any previous food.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-28
LEMARs UNDER WATER.
Heavy Rains Flood City and Danger
Warnino is Moved


Warning is Moved.
Sioux City, June ga heavy rain,
driven by a strong wind, swept down
on Sioux City from the west shortly
before 10 o'clock Saturday night, rout-
ing the shopping crowd to cover In the
Fourth street stores and keeping them
within doors for over an hour The
storm was accompanied by a big cleo
trical display that put the telephone
and electric light wires out of COM
mission in various parts of the city
and cuased considerable tirnidity to
those forced to be abroad.
Shortly after the storm broke In all
its fury in Sioux City the mayor of
LeMars telephoned the local police to
warn all the settlers in the Floyd river
bottom regions TO be prepared for the
worst, as a miniature cloudburst had
hit that section. He said water stood
two feet deep in the streets of Lee
Mars. Considerable damage was
caused by the terrific rain there. and
the Floyd river was reported as being
taxed to carry of the food.
Easements in the lower regions were
flooded by the water from the high
ground, and considerable damage was
cases large rocks from the side streets
were washed into the center of the
paved thoroughfares and then on down
the grades. The police were forced te
abandon the call boxes early in the
evening because of the danger from
electrical shocks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-28
THE STORM AT CLARION.
Lightning Instantly Kills Lad From
Eagle Grave-Streets impossible.

Lightning Instantly Kills Lad From
Eagle Grave-Streets impossible.
Special 70 Times Republican.
Clarion, June 2S.-Saturday was a
very stormy day in this section of the
country. About 1870 a. m, very
heavy wind and rain storm broke upon
US, followed by considerable hail. The
storm passed over, only TO return and
then again to return, lasting in all
about a half hour. Large trees were
torn up and a few windows broken. In
the afternoon about 3 o'clock another
rain. equally as heavy, visited us, but
was not accompanied by as much wind.
Considerable lightning accompanied
the storm, during which time lad
from Eagle Grove, whose name was not
learned, was struck by lightning and
instantly killed, at the Eli Swartzen-
druber farm. where he had been en-
ployed.
Rivers and lakes are scattered all
over the town, water running over a
good many of the streets, and render
ing them almost impossible.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-28
REPUBLICAN, MARsHAILTowN. IOWA. JUNE


In the evening. When he failed to ap-
pear the liveryman became alarmed
and notified the sheriff. lit developed
that Miss Gaffney had left and the
supposition was that she and Savage
had gone together Neighboring towns
We're notified and the sheriff was Joined
in the search by the liveryman and
the landlord Of the hotel where Savage
stayed. The hotel man wanted the
board due him and the liveryman
wanted his team. The girls mother is
a widow.
An examination of the young mans
personal effects indicates that he has
been all over the country and has many
different names His laundry bears the
stamp of launderers in several cities,
and one piece of clothing bears the
name of Halcott. 1t seems certain that
he has been in Marshalltown, Rein
beck, st. Louis, Hudson and Dubuque.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-28
Elks Buy Building Site.

Fort Dodge, June 2S-A deal by
which the Fort Dodge Elks' Club be-
comes owner of two lots at the corner
OF First avenue north and Eleventh
street has been contaminated and the
sum of $4,000 was paid to the Smell
estate for building site.
The transaction was effected between
Frank Farrell, local agent for the Smell
estate and the building committee from
the Elks club. composed of R. Q. Green,
S. A. Bryant, John Cheney, NJ A Hurl-
but and T. C. Connors. Building plans
will be pushed.
The location of the lots which COW
er a space 100 by 14o feet is ideal for
club house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-28
Pocahontas.

FocahontaS.
Rev. F. H. Camel has accepted call
as pastor of the Presbyterian church at
Lake City Mr. and Mrs. Camel packed
their household goods last week prep
ators to moving to Lake City.
Rockwell City.
The E. w Clark furniture business
has been sold to NJ. E. Stonebrakes and
E. c. Harding. the change to take
place July /. The style of the new
firm will be Stonebraker & Harding.
Both members are old residents OF the
county and enjoy wide acquaintance.
Dubuque.
Herman W. Theis, aged 20, for five
years past city ticket agent of the
Burlington road, died suddenly in Fin
ley hospital. after three days illness
of inflammation Of the bowels. The
body was shipped in a special car
He was unmarried.
Germania.
W. o. Hoskin was rather badly
mixed UP with a colt and a barbed
wire fence last Friday. Mr.. Hoskin
was trying to cut the wires in which
the colt had become entangled when
the animal became excited and plunged
around, causing Mr.. Hoskin to be-
come entangled in the wire and getting
several severe cuts.
Hampton.
Carl Pralles house west Of town was
recently struck by lightning and dam
| aged to the extent of about $50. and
o. ]. Sevick, of Morgan township re-
Gently lost fine barn by fire. The
Franklin County Farmers Mutual In
surance Company carried insurance en-
both properties and made prompt pay
ment Of these losses in each case.
Williams.
Rev. James Clark is now pastor of
the local Presbyterian church. The
presbytery Of Waterloo held a special
meeting in this city for the purpose.
Rev. w. E. Fischer of Greene, preached
the sermon. which was a strong and
mastery effort. Rev. Mr.. Johnson, of
IAckley, delivered the charge to the new
pastor and Rev. Mr.. Davenport, Of
Williams, delivered the charge to the
congregation.
Waterloo.
4 An echo Of the terrible storm Of
Thursday night came to light mex.
morning when it was found that the
grocery store of v. a. stoner al
the corner Of Sixth and Lafayette
streets had suffered considerable dam
age from flooding Of the basement
under the store. Mr.. Stoner said he
would put in a bill for $4,000 damage
against the city on account Of the man
hole at the corner being out OF COM
mission and that he had asked the city
to repair it several times previous.
LeMars.
| Mrs. G.. W. Fofsythe. Of this city
has commenced proceedings asainss
George n. Klukhohn. claiming $1,000
damages. Her petition says in effect
that on the night OF Nov 4, 1903, as
she WAS walking elong the street, two
dogs SGT upon her, altho she tried e
get out of the way. One Of the dogs
which she AYERS was owned by George
= Kluckhohn. seized her dress and