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The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-07-29
Speaker Of the House Of Representa-.
tives to Ex.GOy. Vardaman.

Hon. E. N. Thomas. of Green
vile, Speaker OF the House of Rep
resentatives in 1904 and 1906. in a
letter to Maj. Vardaman, noting a
recent editorial in the Vicksburg
Herald, tells the true history of
penitentiary reforms in Mississip-
pi. in which MAJOR Vardaman
played so vital a part
The letter closes, as follows:
II know that if you had not been
earnestly and actively in favor of
this reform the Legislature would
have failed as before. Any one
who has had experience in legisla-
tive matters knows that reform
of this character cannot be accom-
|plished with the administration
antagonistic to it. nor can it hardly
be done without the earnest sup
port Of the administration Espec-
tally was this true in this instance,
as the forces that were opposing
the reform had strong and effective
influences behind them. / know
that you are most assuredly entitled
to credit for the service you rem
dered the people in bringing about
this much needed reform. Indeed
| am sure that Mississippi never
had a more patriotic, intelligent
and honest state official than your
self.
Very truly your friend.
''E. N. THOMAS. =
The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-07-29
TEXAS WENT WET.

By the small majority of 5000
out of an approximate vote of 475,-
600, Texas went wet.
When Texas was annexed to-the
United States it was provided that
her territory could be divided into
five separate states at any time the
people of the original state so de-
sired. It is now stated that prohi-
bitionists want to take this action,
SO that they may control their
territory, and not remain a part
and parcel Of the legalized whisky
traffic.
This will be opposed by the wet
section, and another fight may now
be taken up along this line.
Let our friends of the Lone Star
state be patient. They have
achieved a wonderful victory; but
there is greater still ahead. The
momentum Of great bodies. Of
great principles. Of great causes is
slow and majestic. And behind them
beams the beacon light Of faith
that a blind man can see and feel,
when all else is darkness.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-07-29
HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT IT,

Have you been thinking of the
men who would do to serve you
next term on the board of supervis-
ors?
If not you should be giving this
matter attention, for this is one of
the most important offices to be
filled by the people of every county
in the State.
They have absolute control of the
financial end of your county affairs,
and if they belong to the graft
giving class they can spend thous-
ands upon thousands of your money
every year on themselves and their
favorites. Don't send any man as
a member Of the board Just because
ne is a good sort of fellow, but
know before you vote for him that
ne is going to be your representa-
tive on the board and not the tool
of any class. clan or ring. Let
your supervisor be man who is
honest and trustworthy and who
has made success of his own
business, whether it be large or
small, and you are apt to get man
who will represent the people on
the board and not be forever stand
ing with his hand open behind
him to see if some Of the big guns
will not give him a dollar or two
to get some scheme through the
board. Be sure that you know
your man before You vote for him
for supervisor. and be certain that
he will represent the people Of the
county honestly and conscientiousIy.
Don't place a crook in this Office
Just because he gives you the glad
hand. Take men who stand for
and with the people, are outside Of
any ring and cannot be bought over
TO serve any special interests.
Osyka Herald.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-07-29
~HEARr OF BRUCE. | FOLLOW THEE"

THE Leader and its editor are
for Vardaman from the first to the
last roll call in the Legislature on
the Senatorial succession, and they
will then re-enlist under the Var
daman banner for the campaign Of
1911, regardless OF how the contest
may be settled by the Legislature
for the McLaurin. vacancy. The
Leader. Dec. 20. 1909.
As in the death of Robert Bruce,
the unselfish Scottish patriot,
in his unconquerable fight for
freedom from oppression. the heart
of the late Editor of The Leader
has infused its life's pun pose and
ambition into this great struggle
for freedom from political woes.
from start to finish. Being dead.
he yet speaketh. /"
AS the last Leader goes out from
the press on its mission for the
people. for their deliverance from
the iron heel of trusts and COM
bines, from oppressive taxation.
from their hard struggle through
many years for the bare necessities
of life, we feel that "the fulness
of time" is upon US; and that
naught can stem the tide of the
strong current of public opinion
that will sweep this county and
state next Tuesday in the election
Of the Man Of the Hour Hon.
James X. Vardaman-for the
United States Senate.
The spirit which actuates our
people today burned with a steady
flame IN the great souls OF the
Anglo Saxon race in its early his
tory. In response to the oppres-
sions Of King John, it dictated the
Magma Charta; through Oliver
Cromwell it resisted the pretensions
OF Charles the First. The same
clear flame shone forth in our own
Declaration Of independence and in
the Constitution Of the United
States.
Tyranny in This day is not ex-
10 the confscation Of lands,
Imprisonment ID dungeons. Or the
chopping of Of heads; but ID ways
infinitely more tragic the loss Of
esteem. the bondage Of the snIrit,
The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-07-29

Tandy Yewell. who is running
for lieutenant governor, but with
no prospects Of being elected. made
an address to the people Of Purvis
last week, and was given respectful
attention until he began q personal
attack on the private character Of
Senator Bilbo. when the people re-
sented the same BY such continuous
hurrahs for Bilbo that Tandy was
compelled to retire. Ii the people
at all public speakings had resented
the personal assaults By candidates
upon their opponents, as did the
people Of Purvis. it would have had
good effect. and these aspirants
who are endeayoring to ride into
Office upon no merits Of their own.
but by slandering and villifying
others would have soon found them
selves without any one to lend 40
ear TO their talks.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-07-29
Il. {. BLAkEsLfE.

The Leader, though at this late
date, wishes to unreservedly en-
dorse Hon. H. 4. Blakeslee for
State Commissioner of Agriculture.
This is entirely unsolicited and
for whatever it is worth, we pay
this sincere tribute, because of the
straight, honest, rugged character
Of the present incumbent. He has
served the people in season and
out of season and belongs to the
agriculture al interests and people OF
the state. He is a Vardaman man /;
but that alone would not fit him for
the office. He has the ability to
fill the position he seeks. Put q
cross mark after HI. e. Blakeslee.
for State Commissioner Of Agricul-
ture.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-07-29
MELLMAN NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Reed were
visiting relatives near Brookhaven-
Saturday and Sunday.
Some of our people attended
service at Topisaw Sunday, and say
they feel greatly lifted up after
listening to the two good sermons
delivered by Rev. G. E Darling.
while others of our number attend
ed the all day singing at Union.
There was excitement at Well
man Monday when the news was
circulated that Mr.. Will Jackson's
six-year-old boy was lost: but when
found he was only visiting some Of
his friends.
We still have prayer meeting
every Wednesday night.
RED NECK.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-07-29

and the death of self-respect. And
far more effective. because more
subtle in accomplishing these ends,
are the whisky bottle, the bribe, and
the whispered. perhaps lying,
promise of the CRATER.
But we lay down our pen and
look to the future. We. the people
of this commonwealth, are max
ing history" Next Tuesdays
election of James K. Vardaman
will mark signal page. that with
the potential power of the spirit of
the times will tell on generations
yet unborn.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-07-29
Circuit Clerk Oliver Praises COmmis,
siOners for Their Painstakine
Efforts.

The Commissioners of Election
.haEe about cpnnleted the .rsgision
of the registration and poll books.
They will meet again on Saturday
for the purpose of finally closing
their work. In justice to Messrs.
Hall. Smith and Cameron, the COM
missioners. wish to say that
there has never been more con-
scientious and painstaking perform
ance of the public service than they
have given. The delinquent has
been given the benefit of every
doubt. The poll books now repre-
sent very nearly accurately the vot-
ing strength of the county.
S. p. OLIVER.
July 81, 1911.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-07-29
"a CITY BEAUTIFUL. !"
Effort Being Made to Have All Grass
Cut and General Clean
Up.
Mayor Chas. F. Heuck.

Mayor Chas. F. Heuck. who is
strong on civics and public i'm.
provements. a most laudable char
acteristic, is sending out to the
various property holders the follow
ing letter. which it is hoped they
will heed and profit by. You will
not only of benefitting yourself by
following his advice. but helping
the community as a whole.
The letter follows:
Dear Friend: IL am sure that
you are interested in the welfare
of our City and that you take pride
in seeing the streets and sidewalks
well kept; therefore ! take the
Liberty of addressing this letter to
lyon 10 ask your cooperation aas
support to this end. We have wag.
ed war on the Mosquito and have
succeeded fairly well in ridding
the community of this pest. Now
with the assistance of the people
generally in another year we can
entirely rid our City of this nui-
sance. One of the favorite breed
inp and hiding places of this pest
is the TALL GRASS which is al
lowed to grow up about our homes
and upon the sidewalks. Now /
ask you to assist US by having the
grass on you place and along the
side of your fence and sidewalk cut
and kept cut, thus beautifiyng
your home and town and at the
same time destroying the hiding
place of the mosquito and render
ing great assistance to the admins
tration. If you have had this done
please ask your neighbor to do SO.
Beginning on August End and for
the balance Of the week the City's
wagons will come round and take
up all garbage. etc. If you have
anything you wish to get rid of put
lit in boxes or barrels conveniently
located and it will be taken care of
Thanking you in advance for
your cooperation in this matter. /
am,
Yours truly,
CHAS. F. HEUCK. Mayor.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-07-29
Attala County
Practically Solid

Kosciusko, Miss, July 27.-To-
day was Vardaman day in Attala
county. Hon ]. R Talley, an
attorney of Hattiesburg. addressed
"a large crowd Of people at Ayers.
in this county. conservatively esti-
mated at from 1000 TO 2 500 peo-
pie. Mr.. Talley is an elegant and
pleasing speaker and from the
hearty and continued applause re-
|ceived it was evident that Varda-
man has Attala county practically
solid.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-07-29
!. W. Cassidy Speak
ing for Vardaman

( Mr.. J. W. Cassidy, of jackson.
who downed three or four Percy
speakers at Port Gibson yesterday
in strong speech he made in favor
of Vardaman's election and the
rights ef the people. was in Vicks-
burg today. He is en- route to
Indianola where he will deliver a
speech tomorrow in opposition to
the disfranchisement of wLite vot-
ers and in opposition to the rule of
wealth and aristocracy. Vicksburg
Post.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-07-29
MAKES VOTES
AT RULEVILLE
5000 Throng in to See
and Hear White
Chief.

Ruleville. Miss July 26. AN
audience composed of something
like 5000 representative citizens Of
Sunfower, Tallahatchie, Bolivar,
Lehore, Sharkey and Coahoma
counties, greeted Hon. James X.
Vardaman here this morning on his
first presentation Of his views on
public questions to the people of
this section.
An extensive barbecue, provided
for that number, had been arrang-
ed. and train. wagon, buggy and
automobile loads Of people stream
ing into RulevilIe since early this
morning. testified to the deep
interest felt in Vardaman,s candi-
dacy by the entire section. bis
mastery address Of three hours
duration strengthening this feel
ing and converting many of the un-
believing to his steadily growing
cause.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-07-29

Don't pay any attention to cam
paign lies circulated at the last
moment to influence your vote no
matter what candidate they are
circulated about. These kind of
canards are kept under cover for
service when there is no chance to
have them contradicted.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-07-29
I'll STRICKEN
OFF POLL BOOKS
The County Commissioners
Will Meet Again To-
day.

The Lincoln County Election
Commissioners adjourned late We'd
|nesday afternoon after a week and
a half's session. striking III names
off the poll books. This leaves
Lincoln with qualified list of
registered voters Of 5000.
The commission will meet again
this morning to hear complaints
and finally complete their labors
Following is the number of de-
linquent tax payers stricken off for
delinquent taxes for the years 1903
and 1910:
The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-07-29
OF COURSE.

1t is said that almost every labor
ing man 10 the railroad shops ID for
Vardaman Of course they are.
They could not be true to themselves
and to their children and be other
wise. Reporter Index.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-07-29

Ex-Governor james X. Vardaman
will close his campaign in jackson
on Monday evening. He will adj
dress citizens OF the state at Smith
Park. The affair Is ii The hands
Of the Jackson vardaman Club.
There will be = monster torch light
procession; and many Of the States
ardent Vardaman supporters are
expected 10 be present.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-07-29

Dr.. Harry Watts has been vis-
itor to Georgetown.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-07-29

It's whirIwind campaign from
now On until the close.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-07-29

Glad. sad, or mad will be a few
candidates next Wednesday.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-07-29

The dull thud comes next We'd
nesday.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-07-29

Watch Kinds county give Gov.
Yardaman q majority.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1911-07-29
Total
REHABILITATION.

List removed from Poll Books on
account of deaths, removals, etc.,
as follows:
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CHAS. F. HEUCK. Mayor.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-03-11
BULLETIN

~ We buy our goods from reliable MAKERS
u you at time of sale, if not as represented,
led. Our connection with one of Philadel-
an advantage in buying.
abric in white, black and blue, fine tor
lard.
weight, several styles, suitable for children's
for the price, Is cents per yard.
les and color, "a to 81 inches wide We will
lard
IN plain colors, plaid and stripes. Colors
Ike. The make guarantee of color. l2H
yard; same in short lengths, 10 cents per
BEST Quality Percale, in all the newest styles
ling, full standard goods, Sc inches wide,
IS
If Children's Readv-to-wear Dresses. Quail
DDS and style of making will surprise you.
% so cents upward
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-03-11
WOODLAND

Mr.. George Bryde, OF G!enolden.
Pa, was a week end guest OF his mo-
Their
Miss Verna Charsha and sister, OF
Wilmington. were over Sunday guests
OF the Misses Charsha.
Mrs. Sarah Miller. OF Akin, spent
last week with her son, Mr.. c. r. Mil
Ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Gibson have
moved to their farm near Noun,
Pleasant.
MIS-. ]. d. SINNERS returned Satur-
day from month visit with her
daughter, Mrs. F. c. Gisrel, OF Finks-
burg. Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Riley moved
last week to the Hardness pace near
Hopewell, which they recently pur'
chased.
Mr.. Charles Churchman, OF Will
mington, is visiting his brother, Mr.
Samuel Churchman
Mr.. Floyd SINNERS, OF Baltimore
was a Sunday guest at his home here.
Mrs. r. G. Terry spent two days in
Baltimore this week.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-03-11
RISING SUN.

Mrs. Agnes Breckenridge, of Brook
Ign, Mrs. John Hartenstine, Principle
Furnace. have recently been visiting
Mr.. Joseph Pogue and family.
DR.. Norman Kirk, OF Baltimore.
visited at the home OF his father, Mr..
Thomas Kirk during last week.
Miss Katharine Evans, OF Manas-
quaw, N. J., has returned from visit
with friends in town.
Mrs. Jesse Cameron yer" pleasantly
enter. aimed the Social Sewino Circle
last Saturday afternoon with usual
crowd in attendance.
Mrs Samuel Hambleton has been
spending some time with relatives IN
Baltimore. Mr.. Hambeton was down
during her stay
Mr.. F. Clifford Kirk and friend, MI,
Tucker, Galloway, On Baltimore, spent
last Sunday at the home OF Mr.. h.
Linn Worthington.
Mr. w. H. Michaels, OF Yardley,
Pa, was a Rising sun visEor 4ast
week.
The Home Mission Social met with
Miss Hannah NJ Kirk and nephews,
Messrs. Clifford, Percy and Roger
Kirk last Saturday night After very
good program was rendered those
present had a verv pleasant time Soc
tally.
Miss Carrie Vanneman OF Havre de
Grace. spent last Sunday with Miss
Marian Pyle.
Mrs. benjamin Briscoe is visiting
relatives in Philadelphia.
Mrs Eli T. Reynolds has been visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Minor. in Bal
The w. c. T. U. met with Mrs.
Harry Shepherd last Thursday alter
noon at 2.3o o'clock.
Mr.. Ernest Brickley was given a
birthday surprise on Friday night,
March 4. Guests to the number OF Is
were present at his home where they
had a good time.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas X. Larkins
and daughter, Maude, OF Ioughkena-
mon. Pa. visited Mr. and Mrs. A. X.
Brown, near here last week.
Young Friends Association met in
the. town hall last Sunday afternoon,
at 2.3o o'clock The subject was
"Obe aience". Mr.. f. R. Burlington
made the opening remarks:
Mr.. Clarence L. Burgderier gave
an entertainment i'll the town hail on
Monday night and was much enjoyed
this being his second trip to Rising
Sun.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-03-11

ian and Olympian Societies will be
held at Memorial Hall.
Rev. Percy Foster Hall, Rector OF
St. Timothys Church, Gainesville, will
preach the school sermon, Sunday,
March IL, at 1890 a. m. in Memorial
Hail.
Miss Mary Miller spent Wednesday
in Baltimore.
Mrs. f. S. Boyle was Baltimore
visitor last week.
Mr.. Thomas Owens, OF Baltimore,
is spending this week with Mrs Mar
garet Norris.
The A. d. K Club spent very
pleasant evening with Miss Mark Buci,
at her home last Thursday.
Mrs. Bertha Smithson spent last
week with relatives in Conowingo.
| Miss Abel Monstair has returned to
her home in Philadelphia, from very
pleasant visit with Miss Virginia AT
| kinson.
Mr.. and Mrs. GEORGE Atkinson spent
this week with relatives in Philadel-
pha. They went to attend the iunera
OF Mr. Richter, husband OF Mrs. Lottie
| Sd-NGll NlCHtSl, lOllh lSsibNht vi
our town. with whom her many Port
DEPOSIT friends wish to express thou
sympathy.
Miss Marv Buck spent Sunday If
Akin wi h Miss Ruth Oracle.
Rev. and Mrs Tompkinson, OF Har.
risburg, Pa, are guests OF their daugh.
ter, Mrs. William Carson.
Rev, Herbert Schroeder is i'll at hi:
home in Oxford, Md.
Miss Lucy Jones was recent Bal
timore visitor.
| Mr.. William Moore went to Phila.
deiphia to purchase an automobile.
| Mrs. c. Richardson and Mrs Chas
Johnson, OF Havre de Grace, Miss Lii
lie Saunders, OF Baltimore, and Mis-:
Elizabeth Smithson, OF Delaware Col
lege, Newark. Del. were guests o
Mrs. Lizzie Smithson and family OF
"Wednesday afternoon.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-03-11
Attacks School Principal

A severe attack OF school principal
Chas. B. Allen, OF Sylvania, Ga, IS
thus told by him For more than
three years" he writes, Il suffered
understandable torture rom rheuma-
tism. liver and stomach trouble and
diseased kidneys. All remedies Jailed
till | used Electric Bitters, but tour
bottles OF this wonderful remedy cured
me completely. Such results are
common. Thousands bless them Tor
curing stomach trouble, female com
plants. kidney disorders, bilousness,
and ior new health and vigor. IT.!
them. Only soc. at all Druggists.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-03-11
LOCAL JOTTING,,'
CONTINUED from Page

Continued from Page l.
The receipts from Georsr-
Hurd's recent sale OF stock, |
equipment, etc, on the "Nhm
Farm, near Mt. Pleasant. 18th
led So,47o. So horses and CO.'S
COW swere sold at good prices.ill
Statistics OF the Diocese on
mington, embracing the Maer
Delaware Peninsula, show a {
population OF $4,000, with l bisll-
clergymcn, p churches, 2I NTH
connected with churches, boy
lege,. 8 girls' academies, 10 Y
schools With 1880 pupils and 3 c
ages with 24S inmates. Ell
Recent statistics OF the Prod
Episcopal diocese OF kaston shcr,
it con ans $500 baptized meml
the church. 22I3 families, o,I4t
ishioners, and church property +
at $47S,Io4.
George II. lvens has cOnat
with neighboring farmers ior ION
Of tomatoes for the cannerv al Is
station. Kent county. which he
ly purchased. is
A Safety Committee. to
observations and interview en-
with the object OF promoting St
security in the performance OF e
has been appointed on the Philat
division OF the P, B. & W. X. le
a similar one will Likely be apie
for the Maryland and other dipl
The ladies OF Bethel NJ. Pc
day School will hold a Necktie
in the Union Grove Cred Toad c,
house, Wednesday evening, Nal
Ladies please bring neckties an
tlemen come prepared to buy
cream, cake and candy will be is
Everyone welcome. Ii storm
next fair evening.
i he Ladies Aid OF the lie,
P. Church will meet at the d
age Thursday evening, March ;
welcome.
Herbert L. Rice. Esq,
mington, who was last week ne
cd by Governor Pcnnewi.l as T
Judge Tor New Castle county. il,
OF fhilip Q. Churchman. Esq.,
nomination was at his own
Withdrawn, was promptly contir1
the State Senate and qualified Oh
day. Mr.. Churchman was aW
by the Governor as Prothonoti
New Castle county, to succet
Rice, whose term would have L
IN 1913.
}. J. Glennon, superintend
the United States fish hatchery
Battery, Havre de Grace, has :
there and is preparing ior the v
the coming season. Yellow and
perch and shad Try will be hat,
succession. Perch Try has fallen
recen; years. but fishermen e>I
big run OF shad this season.
The Washington House, \
has been sold by George H. id
who succeeded Ira G. McLaughli
OF Oxford. Pa. as owner and p
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-03-11
This Is An Easy Test

Shake Aliens Foot-E Ease in one shoe and not
in the other, and notice the difference. Just the
thing to use when rubbers or overshoes become
necessary. and your shoes to pinch Sold
Everywhere. 25c. Don't accept any substitute.
Sample FREE. Address, Allen S. olmsted Lee
Roy, y. y.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-03-11
The Rens Hardware Store

ALSO AT THE SAME TIM
PLACE, and terms, the 70
property:
HORSES years old, rood
and driver. single line leader.
COWS-cow, a close springer
ing third CAT; COW and calf,
Jersey Cow, 2 cows, close Sp
7 FINE SHOATS.
WAGONS, IMPLEMENTS,
NESS-Two-horse sweep pow
mill. combination harrow and
tor, I-horse spring wagon.
and set buggy harness, leather
mar Act
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-03-11
PORT DEPOSIT

The Missionary Anniversary will be
held at the Methodist Church on Su"
day evening al 7.3o. y verv interest
ing program has been prepared by the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-03-06

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