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The Washington herald., 1910-09-05

The marriage IS announced OF Miss
Dorothy Hollingsworth Harris, formerly
Of Washington. 10 Mr.. Elgin Howard Bla-
lock. Of Marshal, Tex. last Thursday
at Fairfax. Va. The bride and bride
groom are now on a trip through the
South. after which they will be with
the brides mother. Mrs. J. SomerviIe
Harris, near Vienna. Va
The Washington herald., 1910-09-05

Mrs. B. F. McCaully and her younger
daughter. Miss Henrietta McCaully, have
returned from a visit with Mr.. McCaul-
ly's relatives in Lebanon, Pa,
The Washington herald., 1910-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine Elkins have taken
a cottage at Ventnor. \. J.. and have as
their guests Mr.. and Mrs. James Knowl-
ton, Of Morgantown. ". Va, who for
merly lived in washington.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-01

of the entries. but it is enough to
insure that the race will be lively
and the result much in doubt.
The published interview credited
to Senator McEnery. to the effect
that the recent appointment by
Gov. Noel of Col. James Gordon to
succeed the late Senator McLaurin
is null and of no effect, was not
altogether a surprise in this city.
Lawyers whose attention was di.
rected to the question did not hesi-
tate to express the opinion that
such appointment was not within
the province of the Governor under
the terms of the Federal Constitu-
tion. One of the highest legal
authorities in the State, resident
here, expressed the positive opin-
ion, irrespective Of precedents,
that the appointment by Govern
or in such case can be good only
until the meeting and organization
of the Legislature, and that as the
Legislature in this case is already
organized and meets on the same
day that Congress meets, Jan. A..
the Governors appointment expires
with the convening Of the Legisla-
ture. and there is no possible way
in which such appointee could be
sworn in. as he will be no longer a
Senator when the Legislature is
called to or .er.
Much sympathy has been express.
ed for Col Gordon, who is true
patriot and who would have been
compelled to make some sacrifices,
If he has not already done so, in
going to Washington to serve till
the Legislature can act.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-01
ADJOURNED MEETING THURSDAY NIGHT
$4,000 Bond Issue Sold to the Com
merciaI Bank.

The Mayor and Board of Alder
men held their last adjourned
meeting for December Thursday
night. Both.
The sale Of $l2, 900 5 per cent
City Hall bonds advertised for
this meeting was made to the Com
merciaI Bank Of this City at a
premium Of $3.50 on the entire is
sue, the city to pay for the Iitho-
graphing. The next best bid was
500 premium BY the Brookhaven
Bank and Trust Coz, the litho-
graphing to be done at its expense.
The damage suit Of Sam poteri,
for $40 900 against the city, was
compromised and settled by the
city agreeing to pay 81 800 In full
satisfaction of all CLAIMS. This
was the case of the italian boy who
lost d hand by catching Hold Of
live electric wire, and which was
reversed BY the Supreme Court and
remanded for new trial, after
the city had won it IN the Circuit
Court.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-01
Laymsn's Meeting at Fair River
Tomorrow.

The Laymen's S meeting with the
Fair River Church. which was post
poned on account of the rainy.
freezing weather on the third Sum
day of December, has been>set for
tomorrow by the brethren Of that
church. H. H. Summers. the clerk
of the church, informs The Leader
that they expect at least two mem
bers of the Committee appointed
by the Lincoln County Association
to visit the churches in the interest
of the Laymen's Missionary Move
ment, to be present.
Mrs. w. G. Maxwell, vice-presi-
dent Of the Women's Missionary
Union for the Lincoln County AS
sociation, has also been invited to
attend and talk to the ladies.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-01
ThOrnhilI.Brister.

On Sunday afternoon, the &c, at
2:30, Mr.. Edgar ThornhilI and Miss
Carrie Brister were happily joined
together in holy wedlock at the
home of the bride.
The bride was charming in her
beautiful gown Of white MULE and
orange blossoms. She carried in
her hand a beautiful bouquet of
white roses. with streamers of
white satin ribbon.
Miss Minnie Reeves. a cousin Of
the bride, was maid of honor, and
was gowned in a charming lingerie
dress Of white MULE and carried
pink roses. with streamers of satin
ribbon.
Mr.. G. A. Brewer acted as best
man. Miss Bertha a sister Of the
bride, in her robe of white, played
while Miss Bessie Reeves, a cousin,
sang i would live or | would die
for you. after which Miss Bertha
played the wedding march.
There was never prettier home
wedding than this one. The room
was most beautifully decorated
with evergreens and magnolias.
After the ceremony the bride and
maid changed their costumes for
an evening dress and then with
their friends and relatives who
were present, they made their way
to Mr.. Charley IhornhiIl's, the
bridegroom's father. where there
was table laden with all good
things to eat. Friends and reIa-
tives all extend their congratula-
tions of happiness, success and a
long life to the happy pair.
"A FRIEND.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-01

filled his duties during the brief
appointed term, as he ought. when
his presence here would be essen
tial to his success; and, besides,
would make him the target of those
opposed to the state administration.
Desiring to do nothing that
would seem to forestall or preju-
dice matter SO shortly to become
purely legislative function, at
first decided to make no appoint
ment. On rejecting that the legis-
lature could not legally elect a
senator before the second Tuesday
of the session, and might take
longer time, leaving, in the mean
time, one senatorhsip vacant
through my inaction. / decided to
appoint some old Confederate SOL
.dier of unquestioned moral and
mental calibre, who is not candl-
date and whose fortune was lost
through the civil war. On reflec-
tion, and without suggestion or
solicitation | decided that Col.
James Gordon was typical repre-
sentative Of that very deserving
class of our citizenship. and /
shall commission him as senator till
legislative election or adjournment
terminates his authority. He en-
listed in the Confederate army Feb
ruary Z, 1861, as captain Of Chick
asaw Rangers. Company B. jeff
Davis Legion. armed and equipped
the company at his own expense; ];
organized the Second Mississippi
Cavalry: served under Generals
Stewart, VanDorn, Jackson, For
rest and Armstrong. and before
and since the war creditably repre-
sented his section in each branch of
the Mississippi legislature. In
making this appointment, under
existing conditions, | believe / am
correctly voiclng popular senti-
ment: and If others disagree they
can console themselves with the
reflection that the power and re-
sponsibility was intrusted TO me
and not to them.
am not a candidate for the
United State senatorship. AS to
neutrality. present conditions were
unforeseen. but my course is, and
will be. that fairly open to any
self-respecting man, who. without
provocation, has been persistentIy
subjected to hostile criticism and
obstruction.
In view Of your apparent desire.
your letter and my reply are made
public. Very sincerely,
g. e. NOEL.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-01
Senator S. Joe Owen, New Albany.

Senator s. Joe Owen, New Albany,
Miss:
Dear Senator:
received your letter of the 23rd
inst, telling me:
"You are quoted as having some
time ago said that in case of a va
cancy in the seat of Hon. H. D.
Money in the United States senate
you would appoint Mr.. Williams; !;
that should the same occur with
reference to Hon. A. j. McLaurin,
you would appoint Mr.. Vardaman.
Are you correctly quoted? Shall l
regard your answer as confidential,
or may make public your reply
taking it for granted that you will
reply@ With the compliments of
the season, l am
Very truly your friend,
IS. JOE OWEN. !"
am not correctly quoted as to
appointing Governor Vardaman.
In opening and closing my cam
paign for governor, | distributed
over the State thousands of copies
of my signed declaration of princi-
pies. stating, among other things,
that was neither committed nor
would become committed, to the
appointment Of any man for any
Office. Before beginning my can
vass effected a clear understand
ing with Messrs. Williams and
Vardaman that neither would in
any way interfere with the guber-
Material contest nor / with the
senatorial. our Individual votes not
to be considered, had similar
understanding with candidates for
State offices, saying neither desir-
ed their alliance nor opposition.
Afterwards, in public addresses I
declared that in case of vacancy in
the seat of Senator Money, would
appoint whoever was named for
that place in the primary. Be-
tween the first and second pri-
maries, announced that | would
remain neutral in the prospective
senatorial contest between Nc
Laurin and Vardaman, If they
would leave me alone. and that in
case of vacancy of that seat, /
should make an appointment, ii
any, that would reflect popular SEN
timent, existing at the time of the
vacancy.
Senator McLaurin's sudden
death. while in the zenith Of his
usefulness. was a great shock and q
sad misfortune to Mississippi. The
legislature, which. regardless Of
any action of mine, is intrusted
with the absolute power of naming
a successor for the unexpired term,
assemblies tomorrow week. Pub
! lie sentiment. as to the senatorship
to be determined by the State pri-
mary Of August 1911. had not crys-
tallized. and is now purely mat
ter Of speculation, and. under the
new conditions. it can neither be
focused nor ascertained before the
| Legislature is required to fill the
unexpired term. The time is SO
short before the expiration Of a
commission from the governor. that
an appointment would be more Of
| a detriment than help to any
candidae. as it would take him
from here t. Washington. If be fuls
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-01
NEW JUDICIAL DISTRICTS PROPOSED.
Gov. Noel Will Hold Up Appointments
Until Question Is Settled.

jackson, Dec. 20. Gov. Noel
will not make any judicial appoint
ments for several weeks, contrary
to former expectations, although
there are four circuit and two
chancery vacancies to be filled DUR
ing the approaching legislative
session.
The governor issued a statement
this morning to the effect that he
will recommend to the legislature a
re districting Of the State, to give
more time for court terms in GER
tain counties. and to create new
districts if necessary. Until the
lawmakers pass upon this no ap-
pointments will be made.
Numerous applications, in the
interest Of speedy and adequate
administration of justice, have been
made to Governor E. F. Noel, to
submit to the legislature the ques-
tion Of rearranging the chancery
and circuit court districts, SO as to
create several new districts and to
give to each county a sufficient
length Of court terms, and no more
than is required to dispose of its
business. 1t has been reported to
him, for instance, that the chan
Gerry business in the districts of
Chancellors Wood and Denton, and
the circuit court district of Judges
Wilkinson and w. H. Cook, is far
more in extent than those courts
can properly attend to-; and that
the criminal business in certain
counties. for instance, Amite,
Franklin and Marion, require more
time than is allowed for the whole
courts, and involves almost defeat
of justice, in many cases, through
delays. as well as piling up expense
on litigants and the counties; and
that economy would be promoted,
as well as more efficient and speedy
justice. by lengthening the terms
of courts in number of counties;
and that in a few counties the
terms are ample or more. AS an
example. the district attorney re-
ports that in Forrest county, at the
last term, there were IT'S state
cases with 35 or 40 appeals from
the city court; and civil docket
equally as large; and in Marion
county, at the last term, there were
$50 cases on the criminal docket, of
which so were disposed of, and
then l55 additional indictments
were found. 1t would take more
than year of the terms of courts
as now fixed to try the criminal
business on hand without touching
civil business.
On account of these matters,
Gov. Noel will submit to the legis-
lature authority to redistrict the
State and to create. if necessary,
additional districts. Until that
matter is settled by the legislature
he will not make any judicial ap-
pointments. and now makes this
announcement to relieve himself of
the heavy mail that comes to his.
Office on the idea. which he first
had, that judicial appointments
would be made very early in jan
uary. They will not be made until
the legislature disposes of the re-
district matter. which may be the
latter part of January.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-01
How and Why He Received the Great
Honor.

jackson, Dec. 27.-Gov. Noel
reached the State house shortly aft
er II O'Clock today. accompanied by
Col. Gordon. The latter had reached
ed the city twelve hours previous
ly, and spent the night at the exc
cutive mansion.
To group Of friends who met
the Governor and the new Senator
at the elevator entrance, Gov.
Noel said:
Gentlemen, allow me to present
Col. James Gordon. the new United
States Senator from Mississippi y
Hearty congratulations followed,
but majority of those who heard
the introduction were taken by
surprise, as only a chosen few had
been given an intimation of the
Governors intentions.
On reaching the executive office
Gov. Noel found more than score
of politicians and men prominent
in public life awaiting. and nearly
all of whom had dropped in to dis
cuss the Senatorship.
Il will be with you in few
moments, gentlemen" said the
Governor to the assembled party.
The chief executive and the new
Senator Immediately retired to the
Governors private office, Private
Secretary Buck was called in, and
instructions given to have Sena-
torIal commission made out by the
Secretary of State.
SENATOR G0RDON'S PLEDGE.
When asked for statement con,
corning his plans, Senator Gordon
gave the following authorized in
tervieW
I will not be a candidate, under
any circumstances. for the unex-
pired term Of Senator McLaurin.
The appointment was rendered to
me by the Governor this morning,
and came as a profound surprise.
Il will go to Washington in q
few days. and serve until the Iegis,
lature elects successor Of Senator
McLaurin. The compliment i'm.
piled by the appointment is one
that / cherish most highly, because
it was wholly unsolicited, and I ac,
cept it because Gov. Noel believes
that the State should be FULLY
represented pending the periol
necessary to fiji the vacancy Dur.
ing my stay il Washington ] may
not be able to do much good fol
the State. but will certainly mo-
do any harm.
The GOVERNORS STATEMENT.
Governor Noel this morning CAV.
out the following correspondence
explaining why be selected Col
Gordon The letter of the govern
or is in reply to communication
from State Senator s. Joe Owen. ii
which the latter set up The conten
ton that the governor was under
pre-electlon pledge to name ex-l Gov
Yardaman il case vacancy occur
red bg reason Of Senator Nc
LauriA death.
Jaeksen Miss. Dec. "a. 1905.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-01
Fatally Burned.

Mrs. Nannye Lotion Wooten, Of
the Zetus neighborhood. who was
horribly burned last Sunday. was
relieved by death Of her suffering
en- Tuesday. She leaves d grief
stricken husband and a little babe
seven months old. Her clothing
caught while she was standing near
an open fire place with her baby
in her arms. She was a niece Of
Mr. Allen Lotion. who lives east Of
Brookhaven
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-01

Messrs. e E. Saxon. Of Grange
Hall. and II. B. Moore. Of Grange
Hall, two of Lincolns most sub.
stantial farmers, were pleasant
Leader callers yesterday.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-01
Another New Year.
a Happy New Year to You Z,

time, with their varying lights and
shades. this CHEEKY holiday greeting
has rung out; and, how like the
face Of q departed friend, would
welmfss tiff it came no more II
is New every "Year"
The thing that has been. it is
that that shall be; and that which
is done, is that which shall be
done. and there is no new thing
under the sun. - Yet the re-cur.
rent salutation, of a passing &C.
quaintance, the daily sunshine and
the evening twilight, the air We
breathe and the sustenance We
receive. are new to US every morn
ing, and we are renewed by them.
So let it come, always with its
magnetic charm: Merry Christ.
mas Happy New Year
Welcome Sunshine, = Blessed all
of our Southland" even until old
things have indeed passed away
and all things have become new, =
and we sing the new song Of the
redeemed, where ''New Years
cease to be, and life needs no more
of these, lost as it will be in the
shoreless seas Of eternity, with the
glory of God to Tighten it.
But Happy New Year" from
us means something more than a
passing greeting a casual wish.
1t means that we intend to make
the New Year as pleasant for you
as possible, and as profitable as in
our province lies. Twice each
week we shall sit by your fireside
and join your home-circle in tell.
ing the happenings of your neigh
porhood; and beyond this, things
that will contribute to your we'll
being and that will help you to
make of your sons and daughters
the influential and useful citizens
~
they are designed to>be.
You have let us know that you
want US in your homes; you have
never tired Of our coming; and
though we have visited you twice
as often as formerly, you have
given US even greater welcome; and
a larger number bid us a cordial
Come in today than ever before
in cur history. We intend to earn
more And more Of your praise and
applause.
If you have read The Leader
through the past year, you are a
better man than you were last year
you are a more independent, self
respecting citizen; you are more
willing to do right for rights
sake; you are more prone to listen
to one whose only standard is
truth and honor and patriotism.
So we are going to please you be-
cause you, like US, understand that
it is only the eternal principles Of
truth and right that will prevail
finally, and that men are merely
players upon this stage of life
merely means to the end; and the
end is the triumph Of right over
wrong. Space forbids embelIish-
ment or elaboration of this assured
final outcome Of the battle between
light and darkness.
Until that time
Fail not for sorrow, faIter not for
sin,
But onward, upward till the goal
we win;" and
Never dream though right is
worsted.
Wrong will triumph;
Hold. we fall to rise; are baff1ed
to fight better,
And sleep to wake. !"
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-01

far south as Magnolia, to come to
Brookhaven and enjoy this musical
treat with US with but little incon-
venience or loss of time.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-01

Editor Fred NJ. Iliff. editor Of
the SunraII Advocate, and Mrs.
Iliff spent a few hours Id Brook
havne Wednesday ca route home
from McComb where they spent
the holidays. The Leader is IN
debted to Mr.. Tiff for fraternal
call.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-01
To Our Friends and Patrons
Of the Past

We extend our sincere appreciation Of
your valued business during the year
now drawing to close, and trust that
during the New Year we may merit
your continued patronage in all our de-
partments, assuring you of the same
courteous treatment and prompt SER
vice in every transaction.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-01

On December a5lh, from our stock farm at
Old Brook.
fINE BROWN JERSEY cow
about q loSears old, with one horn Slipped
Isdue no " to be fresh ii milk. Eel ieI4 81
Information leading 70 her recovery. HI.' ht |Ii.
orally rewarded.
HODGES Bros.
BfoekpaYsu A|.s
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-01
SEWING MACHINEs--Reduced Pric

Standard Sewing Machines unexcelled for service.
Made with both rotary and vibrator shuttes Cabinet
structon marvels of beauty
The Paragon drawer, regular price 25 ..... $50
The Norwood drawer, regular price 90 CO. 90
The Standard drawer regular price $500. SO
The Standard Drop Head, regular price 5000
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-01
Louis COhn & Brothers

Thousands of yards of splendid new Fall
and Winter Dress Goods: Panamas. N1ohairs,
Storm Serge. French Serge, Shepherd Plaids,
Venetians. Broad Cloth, Henrietta, Voiles
and Veilings. A complete assortment of new
fall colorings. SO in. wide, per yard SO cents.
$4,000 yards Ginghams, Flannelettes Madras and Per
Gales, new Fall and Winter Styles.
Superior Ginghams, in checks, stripes and small
Olympia Ginghams beautiful designs dark colors at 73C
Red Seal Ginghams, quality cannot be exceled, new
styles, per yard IUC
Toile Gnghams beautiful range patterns 723C
Fall Millinery, $3.50 to $3.50
We Speciality popular priced Trimmed Hats and have
made unusual efforts to beautiful effects
SHOES.
About chdn's Shoes prices varying from $so $2so
reduced to 75c pair. On counter.
Single Loading Guns;
chester, Marlin and Stevens Rifles
Single Barrel breech loading gun, regular price IS,
Double Barrel breech loading gun, regular price $O
Double Barrel breech loading gun, regular price SIS,
reduced too. Z0U
Double Barrel breech loading gun, regular price $25,
reduced to...... 1850
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-01
QUALITY

the standard of our store, adds new
friends to our long list Of customers
each succeeding month, and we trust
that during 1910 we may add your
name to our list of patrons, if you are
not trading with us, knowing that we
can please you in every way.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-01-01
FURNITURE.

Because the closing
Suits Dresser, Washstand Bedstead: $4,000 Suits
$I6.5O $500 Suits $a7.So; $4,000 Suits $500
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-10-08
Funeral Of Eli PeltoIa

The funeral OF Eli Peltola was held
last Sunday afternoon amidst the worst
rain storm that has visited this locality
the present season. The members of
the X. of P.. Knights of Kaleva. Mac
cabees and Ye6men turned out in large
numbers to pay their last respects to
the deceased. Over 100 men were in
line of march from the home to the
Fiunish Lutheran church where the re-
ligious services were held, The column
was lead by the .Crystal Falls band Of
which the deceased was also a member.
The church was not large enough to
hold all the people that turned out and
the storm was 10 very severe during
the time OF service that many went
me. However. a very large number
Accompanied the remains to the ceme-
terry.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-10-08
Will Spread Rock, Anyw ay.

The delay in arrival of the machin-
rey FOR laying the pavement has about
decided the people OF the city that
Crystal Falls will got no pavement
this fall. The Mcdonnell people still
claim that they will be able to meet
the requirements this season but 1t 10
getting so late that fine run OF
weather is the only thing that will let
them out.
Mr.. Moon says that the frost will not
interfere with the work. It's snow
that he fears the most. The work of
laying the pavement can be carried on
until the first OF December IL snow
keeps away.
Mr. Moon says that whether the ma
chinery comes or not ne will spread out
the rock over the street this fall so that
the.property owners need have no fear
that their fronts will be blocked up
this winter.