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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19

of labor. one pulpit temporarily
vacant. The paralysis affecting
the churches is regarded by the
skimmers of the surface of things
as directly attributable to the mis-
fortunes of the fateful year of 1912,
but this one untoward incident 10
long succession of fruitful years
fails to account for the lowest ebb
to which the churches have sunk in
popular esteem since their institu-
tion. They are at present in con-
dition of coma without hope of
awakening unless some mighty
pentecostal power intervenes to
save them from their utter dissolu-
tion.
The underlying and sinister cause
for this deplorable condition cannot
be attributed to q precedent agri-
cultural failure. Their moribund
condition, the sullen unconcern Of
their membership and the miopten-
cy of religious sentiment as con.
trolling or corrective factor in
social life must be attributed to
deeper and more subtle causes than
agricultural failure. 1t is unfair
to agriculture to attribute the
renegation of men to its maIign (?)
influence. Unfortunately for the
apologists, every phase of human
depravity and meanness is sophisti-
cally laid TO the objective rather
shan to the inherent. Agriculture
is innocent Of exerting any re-
straining or impelIing influence
whatever on the actions of the
spiritual man.
Some other cause must be found
for the paralysis affecting the
churches.
This portion of the footstooI
seems to be out Of tune and touch
with religious thought. desire and
purpose.
Other gods than the Living God
are worshipped.
When these tinselIed images are
overthrown and become 'as rust
aud trampIed dust" under the feet
of the militant churches then shall
we have return to sane worship
and the churches will be restored
to their pristine yigor and infiu-
ence.
These days are evil ones, indeed.
Mammon and Pleasure divide hon.
ors and powers and their votaries.
nominating the churches. have
sought to bring the level Of the
temples down to the substratum
occupied BY their aspirations.
When will all this change?
Who will answer7
-Crgstal Springs Meteor.
The item referred to by the
Meteor had reference to the we'll
known propensity Of people in
hard times" to begin to econo-
mize with the preacher; and we
are sure that 10 matters Of dollars
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19
NEWS FROM NEW PROSPECT.


Good cropsl Good crops. Every
body out here is satisfied with tie
crops.
Mr.. Herman Hickman, of Mt.
Moriah. was a pleasant caller at
the home of Mr.. J. N. Smith Sum
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. /. p. Williamson
and Mr.. and Mrs. o. W. Wooten
returned Sunday afternoon from
Kentwood. La. after having spent
several days of pleasure with rela-
tives.
Misses Carrie LambriRht, Eunice
Edwards and Ollie Laird spent last
week in Brookhaven among friends
and relatives. attending the meet
iLg.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. P. May and lit
tie son, Warren. have been spend
ing while with their sister. Mrs.
j. e. Edwards. Of this community.
The B. Y. P. u. Of New Pros
pect. rendered an excellent pro-
gram at Beaver Creek Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. Laura Bird..of K E. Lee,
is the ghest Of Mrs. Andrew Ed
wards.
The Woman's Missionary Union
met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs.
L. G. Lsmbright. After rendering
a delightful program. delicious
Refreshments were served. The
Union then adjourned to meet with
Mrs. N. A. Posey. Tuesday. July
18th. at 3 p. m.
Mr.. Bennie Laird is 1t home
with his paren-s. Mr.. and Mrs. l..
L. Laird: and his many friends re.
gret to hear Of his iIlness.
US THREE.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19
SWEETHEART is A NEGRO.
Young Woman Makes Unhappy but
Timely Discovery.

Recorder Lanauze, of the City
Board of Health saId Monday that
as result of the publication in
the newspapers of the action he
had taken in notifying the District
Attorney of persons attempting to
obtain marriage licenses in viola
tion of the neutrality-suspicious. laws,
he had had numerous Inquiries
from persons who came to ascertain
the race of those with whom they
are thrown in contact. Une of the
callers Monday was a young white
woman, who made inquiry as to
her prospective husband. and when
informed that he was of the negro
race, she could hardly believe IT.
The negro record book was produc-
ed and the records shown. When
she read it she exclaimed: "Oh,
my God, and he has been visiting
me for nearly two years. Thank
God, | read the article in the
papers. Times Democrat.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19
MORE CATTLE ARE MISSING.
THE WITNESSES THREATENED

jackson, Miss, July Is. Resum-
ing its investigation Of alleged
graft in the State Hospital for the
Insane today, the legislative com.
mittee. composed of Senators An
derson and Ellis. and Representa-
tives Owens. Evans and Bramlette.
today secured evidence of the dis
appearance of several head of cattle
from the Stale hospital farm. The
committee was not prepared to file
charges against anyone at the elose
of the days hearing. preferring to
wait and secure additional testi-
mony. The grand jury. which will
reconvene tomorrow. probably wifi
be called upon to bring in indict-
ments against some Of .the alleged
grafters.
The evidence before the commit
tee today it is said. not only dis
closed Irregularities in the sale of
cattle, but pointed to graft in other
departments of the hospital.
Gross incompetency on the part of
certain employees of the institu-
tion, it is said. also was shown.
The committee is investigating in
competency as well as graft.
Alleged intimidation of witness
es from some mysterious source de-
veloped during today's hearing.
Witnesses whom the committee
had reason to believe had kHowl-
edge of wrong doing showed a
marked disinclipation to testify.
To the minds of some uf the mem
bers of the committee this disin-
clination bordered on fear. Some
of the witnesses who have testified,
it is reported have been called up
over the telephone and threatened.
One witness has been missing for
three days, and it is believed that
he either was intimidated or in.
duced to, leave town. Members of
the committee said tonight that
they propose to make it warm for
persons intimidating witnesses.
L. j. Klein, who was arrested
yesterday on the charge of stealing
a COW owned by the State. was re-
eased on bond today. His bond
was signed by joel F. johnson. a
stock man. Klein came here from
Vicksburg. and is of a prominent
family in that city.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19
KINGS DAUGHTERS MEETING.

On July 9Th. a most interesting
meeting of Willing Hearts Circle
of Kings Daughters was held with
Miss Dele Storm. The meeting
was opened by reading responsively
% verses Of the 5th Chapter of
Matthew. followed by the Lords
Prayer. Minutes Of last meeting
we're read and approved.
Miss Fanny Rea sent a bunch of
certificates to be sent to California
Perfume Co.. for which the Kings
Daughters will receive a commits.
sion. The Secretary was. instructed
to write Miss Rea a note thanking
her for her interest in the Circle.
Report Of sick committee was as
follows: By members on commit
tee, Fl visits. Number Of visits
by members not on committee, %
to sick and 2 to strangers. The
following ladies were added to this
committee:-1st ward, Mines.
Smiley and Mccormick: 3rd ward.
Mrs. Ard; 4th ward. Mines. Con-
nally and Middleton. Floral COM
mittee reported having sent one
offering. Since last meeting
flowers have been sent to Brook
haven Sanitarium four times and
one visit was made. One charity
case was reported. but upon inves-
tigation it was found that coll 5
lection had been taken by the citi-
zens Of the town for this family
and the w. 0. W. had put a nurse
there, there being three OF them
with fever, and all they asked the
Circle for vas an ice book, which
was freely given. However, the
chairman Of this committee was
instructed to cooperate with the
w. 0. w. in sending these patients
to the Sanitarium. if necessary.
Mrs. Chittenden's salary was
raised from 81 to 50 per month Tor
attending the bed In the depot.
The Circle adjourned to meet
with Mrs. Amanda Seavey July
2Srd, at o'clock. At the close Of
the meeting delicious salad and
tea were served Every one voted
Miss Della an ideal hostess and
went away feeling that they we're
better for having gone.
HELEN 3, STAMPS.
See'lg.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19
HOW GOOD ROADS pay.
PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION

10 Lee county. Va. a farmer
who owned 100 acres wanted to sell
out for 81 800. His farm lay on a
bad road. In 1908, although the
farmer objected. the road was i'm.
proved, and the value Of his farm
jumped to over $4,000. Another
tract of 1S8 acres along the same
road increased in value from $1,000
to $4,000 owing to the road i'm
provement.
In jackson county, Ala, bond
issue of $3.50, 600 for road improve
ment resulted in an increase of val.
ue for farm lands in the county
'fEeInS S9s79 n ErOns si5 70. s25 pet
acre.
These are examples given by the
department of agriculture in bull
letin just issued. Attention is
called to the fact that the entire
increase in value Is due to the add
ed facilities for shipping farm pro-
duee. This is permanent benefit
to the farmer, who is thereby given
an incentive to further increase the
value of his land through purchas-
ing fertilizers, implements, draft
animals, or even motor trucks
which he could never afford to dc
as long as he was handicapped by
bad roads.
The improved road, means an up
to-date, profitable farm; thriving
towns and villages; increased de-
mand for rural property. a stimu-
lus to immigration. culture for the
young folks and general satisfac-
tiou.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19
Girl Kicks a Burglar, But He Makes
Escape.

Biloxi, Miss, July IA bur-
glar entered the bedroom. occupied
by Miss Jessie Hecht and her sister
Wednesday night and moving about
ip the room, awakened Miss Hecht.
The man tried to get under the bed
to hide. but as he was too large.
part of his body projected and up
on sitting up in the bed Miss Hecht
throught the object was a. bundle
of clothing. and kicked the man
several times before he moved.
She and her sister got out of the
bed and ran to another room, when
the man fled from the house and
left no clue for the police.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19
CIRCUIT COURT CLEANS UP
DOCKET AND FINALLY ADJOURHs

The June term Of the Circuit
Court Of Lincoln county adjourned
finally on Wednesday morning,
after disposinR of practically the
entire civil docket.
Only the cases Of John Storm Va.
lsom Smith and J. K. Anderson vs..
Z. l.. Towns have been tried by q
jury this week. These cases were
tried Monday. the first resulting in
favor Of plaintiff and the second in
favor of defendant. The court
was not 10 session on Tuesday.
Mrs. r. NJ. Hickman VS.. |. q. R.
R. Co. Motion for new trial over
ruled.
Mrs. Purnie Skeahan VS.. ]. e. r.
r. Co. Motion for new trial over
ruled.
Eugene Gaines vs.. M. C. R. r.
Co. Motion to dismiss sustained.
c. Menelas VS.. F. A. May. Com
promised and judgment entered
giving deTeDdant tract OF land
upon judgment to plaintiff of the
sum of $25.
Celia Ann Mcdaniel VS.. M. C.
K. r. Co. Judgment for defendant.
James Mcdaniel VS.. a. C. r. X.
Co. Judgment for defendant.
Versie Mcdaniel VS.. NJ. C. r. R.
Co. Non suit.
Hannah Distributing Co. vs. Au.
burn Nero. Co. ct al. Verdict for
plaintiff for $40.
j. A. Davis vs. Tom Lotion ct al.
Motion for new trial overruIed.
!. l.. Parsons VS.. A. J. and e. B.
Davis. Motion for new trial over
ruled.
Order for allowance to T. II.
Montgomery, sheriff and deputies,
$4l2.50.
Order for allowance to c. B.
Firth, stenographer, $50.
Order for allowance to clerk and
deputies, $1l9.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19
The Relation Of Agriculture to ReIi
giOn.

Where agriculture suffers most
churches suffer most, "-Brookha-
ven Leader.
The above observation may be
true. in part. The converse Of
the proposition. where agriculture
thrives churches flourish is not
true, in the main. There does not
appear to be any pronounced COR
relation between the two. In fact,
the matter viewed from a local and
general standpoint would induce
the belief that the success or fall
ure of agriculture had no apprecia-
BILE reflex action upon the condition
fiourishing or otherwise, of the
churches. Under most auspicious
and, profitable agricultural condi-
tions, covering long period of
time. this writer has failed to OBJ
serve a corresponding sympathetic
reflection expressed in flourishing
churches. In fact. the conclusion
is irresistible that in times of
greatest prosperity the claims of
the church have been forgotten and
ignored.
When the writer came to this
section Of the State in 1876 he
found the pulpits of all the church
es, town and country, filled by
earnest and consecrated men whose
services were appreciated and up
held and amply compensated. This
was under the cotton regime when
agriculture was languishing. un-
promising and Improbable. There
was then never any difficulty en-
countered in providing funds for
the maintenance of the power of
the churches. They were then vi
rile and militant. Under the sway
of cotton, farmers as a class were
poor, the people of the towns like
wise. yet in this condition of wide
spread penurious depression and
financial stress there was never
voiced a complaint against any
church for failing to meet its obli-
cations to all departments of church
activity. What do We find today
After thirty years Of uninterrupted
and unexampled agricultural snc-
cess, punctnated here and there
with a lean year, the churches have
SO declined in Importance and in
fluence as to render it a matter Of
extreme difficulty to maintain
them in manner to nerve them to
continue the warfare against the
insidious foes sapplng and under
mining social purity and disinteg-
rating the component elements of
our social organization.
Consider for moment our un-
fortunate. unparalleled local condi-
tion. At present there is but one
resident minister, one On the eve
Of his departure for another field |
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19
The Anti-Frat Law Case.

The opinion in the case of Waugh
against the board of trustees of the
university is one of the most inter-
esting handed'down in some time.
Mr.. Waugh, some months ago, fled
a bill asking that the trustees be
enjoined from enforcing the pro-
visions of the antl-fraternlty law.
The chancery court sustained the
contention that the legislative act
Of 1912, prohibiting secret societies
at the State institutions of learn
ing. was unconstitutional. Now
the supreme court sustains the posi-
tion of the trustees, and declares
the law is not in conflict with the
federal or state constitutions.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19
McCRATH one Price Department Store
Groceries.

Three times a day means
l,095 meals a year.
When you figure that
you are using some Of
your Cooking Utensils
over 1000 times a year
you at once realize the
necessity Of taking ex-
treme care in selecting
ware that is both strong
and durable. The
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19
COTTON PATCHES THAT ARE
WITHOUT BOIL WEEVILS

1t is most interesting fact to
note that at least two of the most
fiourishing, cotton patches" IN
Lincoln county are absolutely free
of boil weeviIs. One of them be-
longs to MIR. VIM. Maxwell and
covers fodr acres, wilfie the UtiiSSs'
a twenty-acre field adjoining. be-
longs to Mr.. Samuel West.
Beside the cotton the finest corn
seen anywhere grows in this neigh
borhood, situated about mile west
of Brookhaven.
1t is also interesting to state that
the cotton patches were planted
last year in oats and later in the
season in corn and peas.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19
Candidates Take After P. {. ouin.

Jackson, Miss. July IA. 1T looks
like the politicians are going to
take after Congressman Percy
E Quin. of the seventh district.
although he has been holding his
seat less than five months, two
candidates are already in the field
for the place. Hugh v. Wall, of
Brookhaven. and Marion w. Riley,
Of Natchez. both announcing that
they will make the race for Con-
gress next year.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19

Since the beginning of the inves-
tigation of the penitentiary scandal
Gov. Brewer has been ably assisted
by two clever sleuths of the Burns
Detective Agency, Dan S. Lehon,
manager of the New Orleans divi-
so and = a Fs gas, The sboye
photograph. taken on the steps at
the executive mansion. shows Pagan
on the Governors left and Lehon
at the right.
Mr.. Pagan is an expert account
ant, as well as a skilled detective.
For a period Of more than twelve
years he was connected with the
auditing department of the Illinois
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19

The friendship that keeps a
ledger and is always balancing ac-
counts is not friendship at all. The
fear that one may give more to bis
brother than he received from him,
that must have every favor return.
ed as though 1t we're loan, every
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19
BAPTIST SERVICES TOMORROW.

The regular services Of the Bap-
tist congregation will be held to-
morrow at the City Hall Sunday
School at $3.50 a. M. preaching at
II a. m. and s p. m. The pastor
will preach at both hours.
Everyone is cordially invited to
worship in these services. An
nouncement will be made at the
morning service as to the baptismaI
service, when members who united
with the church during the meet
ing which closed last evening, will
be received into full fellowship,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19

In every home there should be box
Of Bncklen's Arnica Salve, ready to
apply In every case OF burns, cuts,
wounds or scalds. j. III. Polanco,
Delvalle, Tex, r. No. 2, writes:
sBucklen's. Arnica Salve saved my
little girls cut foot. No one believed
it could be cured The worlds best
salye. Only 25c. Recommended by
Price Drug Co.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19

Central, and is held in high esteem
by the officials of that system.
1t was Mr.. Pagan who struck the
trail of Lawrence Yerger's short.
age. When the latter realized that
the Burns agency was en- his trail
he went to the governors Office
and made full confession. Pagan
also traced the various cotton seed
shipments. and it was on his testi-
mony that the grand jury indicted.
Recently Mr.. Pagan has been en-
gagged in probing affairs at The
Rankin convict farm, resulting in
the confessions of ]. L. McLendon,
former sergeant, and A. s. Miller,
showing wholesale frauds and thiev-
cry at that institution. Through
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19


out the prison investigation Messrs.
Lehon and Pagan have used the
methods peculiar to the Burns
agency-getting confessions from
the criminals instead of wasting
much time and often spending use-
less efforts in trying to collect tes-
timony.
Inc most important work before
the Burns agency men in connec-
tion with the prison scandal is the
relations of Boyce 4 Company with
prison officials IN connection with
the sale of cotton at the Parchman
farm. That something of very
sensational nature on this subject
will be forthcoming in a very short
time is now generally believed.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19

Every thing that is
fresh and good to be
served on your table
you will find in our
Grocery Department.
Our service is super
ior, our goods fresher,
our values best.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19
Original Pure
Aluminium

solves the problem. We
have a complete assort-
ment that will delight
every housewife---eyen to
look over. Every piece
is fully guaranteed by US.
1t is light, easy to clean,
hard to wear and orna-
mental.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19

OF course your children learn all
their bad habits from their asso-
ciates.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19
GenfIemen's
Wear

Millions Of men put on
clean "ARROW" col
lars this morning and they
will be fresh and com
Portable and good-humor-
ed all day. Arrow Col
lars fit the neck and add
dignity and ease to your
personality. Drop in and
let us show you the new
shapes for midsummer.
ECLIPSE SHIRTS
are superior in fit and fin
ish. We sell them for
$l.00 and $l.50.
We can supply you
with the prettiest shades
and shapes in late neck
wear. Our Ties are high
grade and stand the
strain.
HOLE-PROOF Sox
are cool and comfortable
and are guaranteed to
last you for six months
without a darn. $3.50
for a box of six.
You will find our goods
and service satisfactory.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-07-19
McCRATH
Dry Goods.

Our Center Counters
are heaped high with
good values that are sure
to prove interesting to
shoppers who can judge.
Remnants Of all goods in
season night now can be
picked up for a triae.
Your summer wardrobe
may be completed at a
minimum cost if you keep
an eye open for our big
value offerings. Come
in and look at the. pretty
new fabrics that the sea-
son offers. Every day the
express brings them. Sty-
lish women all over the
State patronize our Dress
making and Millinery
Departments.
You will be satisfied.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-02
STRIKE IN ROANOKE
IS NOT EFFECTIVE
NO OUTWARD TROUBLE AND
PATRONS EXPERIENCE LITTLE
INCONVENIENCE.
WALK OUT IS SUDDEN
TWENTY-FIVE OF FORTY-TWO
EMPLOYEES REFUSED TO RE-
PORT FOR WORK YES
TERDAY MORNING.
WALK OUT Is SUDDEN

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
ROANOKE. VA, May while
considerable suppressed excitement
marked the first day of the street car
strike in this city, there was no out
ward trouble and patrons of the lines
experienced little inconvenience. prac-
tically all the cars being run with men
who refused to quit work or extra
help which the Roanoke street Rail-
way and Electric company was able
to secure.
While it was generally expected yes
terday that a strike could not he
averted owing to the determined stand
of both the company and employees,
the time when. the men would be called
o'clock this morning, Manager Hancock
was notified that twenty -four union
men had failed to report for duty.
Has All Cars Running.
Forty-two men usually report al this
time. Despite the handicap, the COM
pany by O'Clock had cars in opera
ticn on all the lines.
The service was continued through
out the day until about O'Clock +. NJ.
when according to an announcem ent
made this afternoon. all cars were
after nightfall. Most of the men who
have taken the place of the strikers
are said to be experienced men and
are able to hold the Jobs.
In the afternoon extra cars were
run. to the ball park and these were
well patronized. Several times crowds
hooted the passengers. calling them
scabs. The union appealed to their
friends to walk and many people In
sympathy with the strikers refused
to ride the cars. While no trouble has
, developed. the police are prepared tt
| handle any serious outbreak. 1t is
said that three union men refused to
join the walkout.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-02
CRIME PUBLICITY
ACTS AS DETERRENT
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COM
MISSIONERS OPPOSE SENA-
TOR WORKS BILL

WASHINGTON. May 1.-THE com
mssioners OF the District of Columbia
made a protest to congress this after
noon against the bill introduced by
Senator Works. of California, prohib-
iting newspapers in the District of CO.
lumbia from printing news relating to
crime. In their report the commits
sioners say:
The publicity given by the press
generally tends to lessen evil condi-
tons, and thus renders @ useful SER
vice to the public. That the dread
of publicity has been a deterrent in
fiuence upon those disposed or tempt
ed to the commission of crime may
reasonably be inferred from the fact
that most offenders against the law
earnestly seek to avoid exposure OF
the circumstances of their misbe-
havior In newspaper reports of their
trials.
Hence, although reasonable sur.
VIGILANCE of such publications Nigh,
be desirable, the commissioners dc
not believe that the enactment OF the
radical legislation contemplated BY
the bill is advisable"