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Putnam patriot., 1914-08-14
NEWS IN BRIEF

Frederick L. Green and George ". Miller, employees of a norgue at Bos- ton. were arrested on an indictment charging them with larceny from the dead and conspiracy.
 Colonel John s. Crosby. former Gov ernor of Montana. and AssisiaHtP0at- master General, died at Newport, aged 75 years.
 President Warren D. Stone of the Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers in letter published ID Chicago. gave assurance that al danger of alrike on 9s railroads west Of Chicago ts over and that the employees will ae. cept arbitration
 At target practice in Gafdnef's Bay the U. s. s. Connecticut established new record for naval militia Four battleships with militia from four stateg dropped anchor al New Haven. ending the cruise
 The Virginia and Maryland commit. tee on fisheries passed a resolution requesting their legislatures 10 adopt laws preventing the taking Of epawn of crabs from Virginia and Maryland waters.
 Betrayed by hls fance. Michael Serago Of New York was arrested in Denver Col. charged with the murder of William C Martin in New York in August. 1913.
 Miss Marion Collins Of Brooklyn was drowned in Lake Oscawanna. near Peekskill. She fell overheard while changing seats in rowboat Martin 4. HaYerman, business man of Pittsburgh. was killed and two women seriously injured when their automobile overturned on Ever. green Road.
 Mrs. Bessie Wakefield of New Haven, convicted Of complicity in the killing of her husband was taken 10 Wethersfleld, Conn. 10 serve her life sentence.
 4. r. #ilding. Australia. defeated A. II. Lowe. England, in three sets fin the first tennis match of the final Davis cup tie at Boston
 The 36foot lifeboat Eundin, which started from New York for Queens town by way of Boston and Halifax, has cancelled her trip.
 Judge Elijah H Norton, a promt nent jurlst in Missouri during the Civil War, died at Platte City aged 92 years.
 Louisiana will soon have the first condensed milk factory In the South. II will be located in Morgan City
 The torpedo boat kmmen left the Charlestown Navy Yard under full speed and with secret orders.
 Charges against Henry P. Keith, collector Of Internal revenue Of Brooklyn district. were dropped by the Senate finance committee He was charged with the sale of q nom. ination.
 The Senate Committee on Banking and Currency reported favoraby the nominations of Paul NJ. Warburg and Frederick A. Delano to serve on the Federal Reserve Board.
 Fire destroyed Hildrup's livery sta ble and several other buildings at Fredericksburg, Va, causing Il loss of y75.O0O.
 RearAdmiral R. B. Bradford. U. s. N. retired. died in the naval hospital at Chelsea. Mass. He was TO years old.
 Returns from Missouri show that Senator William J. stone has been renominated on the Democratic ticket by an overwhelming majority,
 The Roman Catholic Church of St Thomas Aou!nas at Derry, N. H. was destroyed by fire at a loss of S30,00o
 A cloudburst near Colorado Springs. caused the death of one person and property damage Of s10o,o00.
 The Knights of Columbus held their annual convention at St Paul
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-14
Truth us Ealsehood.

Truth is irresistible. Falsehood may for time stay its progress, but 1t cannot prevent its eventual triumph. An economic fact. founded on nature, win win its way despite the combined forces of those who benefit by inequit. able customs and wicked laws. There can be but one conclusion to the bat tie of truth vs. falsehood.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-14
MRS. WAKEFIELD
 FOR LIFE TERM
Nothing Sensational in Arrival at WethersfieId State Prison
ASSIGNED TO LAUNDRY WORK
Most Notorious Criminal in connectl. cut Penal History Oons Blue and White Uniform Without
 Show of Feeling.

Especial Hartford Correspondence)
 Hartford Bessie J. Wakefield en- tered the state prison at Nethersfield to begin the life sentence, pronounced by Judge Joel H. Reed. at New Haven, on July 3l, for eomplicity in the kill ing of her husband at Cheshire. June g. 1913, for whose death. James Plew, the actual murderer. has forfeited his fife Mrs Wakefield. in company with a negress. Helen Green. who will serve from one to three years for theft from tAa person. was conducted from New Haven ID the state prison by Deputy Sheriff George N. Bradley of Guilfcrd Frcm the time of leaving her cell iH New Haven to her sssisn- ment to work in the laundry of the prison. Mrs. Wakefield maintained a stoical exterior. The fact that noae of her relatives was there 10 see her throughout the first day Of her pros ent confinement dld not seem 10 make any lmpres 'on on the woman.
 Lacks Sensation.
 As possible last chapter in one of the most notorious criminal cases in Connecticut penal history, Mrs, Wakeheld's entrance upon her life term was strangely lacking in sensa- ton The routine that preceded her settling down to life within prison walls was simple. She submitted to physical examination by Dr. k. G.. Fox. prison physician. after which she was conducted to the robing room by the matron. There she donned the prison uniform. blue and white check dress. and began her life work in the laundry.
 Fight for New Trial.
 The case of Bessie Wakefield claim ed countrywide attention. Women all over the country poured in a flood ot petitions to Governor Simeon F. Bald win for eommutauon of the death sentence pronounced by the jury in the first trial which found her guilty of murder In the first degree Law yers were engaged hy the women who befrlended Mrs Wakefield.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-14
Heredity.

Who knows what seeds each man living on earth leaves behind him. which are only destined to come up after his death? Who can say by what mysterious bond a mans fate is bound up with his children,s, his de- scendants. how his yearnings are re- fected in them. and how they are pun ished for his errors ?-ivan Turgenief.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-14
Aav and Straw.

HAY AND TRAw.-Prime timethy sI 20: Nc. l. Slf7i9 fIt.20: No. 2. Sl1or iI5: No 8 Sl e00I e5; Clover, SO4lO5' Oats 50a 55c; Straw, 75GS0c
 Live Stocks.
 BEEN E,S.-Medium to prime steers sS 08m975 per 100 lbs: oxen S6 59r s.25: bulls S5.7507,75; cows, SS-Qo4leo: Dressed beef at A3115e. sor city dressed native sides. extra selling as hlgh as 15t2c
 CALVES Common to prime veals at s 50012a per 199 lbs: euils and throw outs at S60eN 60. City dressed yeais at l5G1Sc: country dressed at t2WlIc SHEEP AND LAMBS.-Common 70 prime sheep (ewes) at S250G4 50 per l00 lhs culls 8 e0 medium 10 prime lambs at S7 50M S75. Dressed mutton at 70l6c good wethers selling at tic dressed lambs at l20 l6l2c.; hog dressed al i7c
 HOGS Slight to medium hogs sold ss &. 50We e5 per 100 lbs; roughs at ss.25
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-14
staIled MotorIst Run over.

Nicholas Kaness of New Haven was taken to the Bridgeport Hospital in a critical condition from concusSion of sNs hrain as a result Of aa accident ii Stratford when he was knocked down by an automobile driven by George w Tomlinson of New Haven. Kaness was in an automobile party which was stalled while trying to get party he got behind the auto to push it mp to the top of the incline. and failed io hear Tomlinson auto come in behind.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-14
How's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward tor any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY S co. Toledo O. We, the undersigned have krown F. J. Cheney for the last l5 wears, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry cat any ohiigA- tons made by his firm
 NATIONAL BANKsoF COMMERCE.
 Toledo, O, Halls Caiarrh Cure is taken internally, ac- ting directly upon he blood and mucous sur Aces of the system. Testimonials sent free Price s5c per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. fske Halls Family Pill. for constipation. Adr
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-14
Accused by Child.

Accused by Child.
 Edward Suttie. an iron worker ot Boston temporarily employed n this city, was arrested by Policeman W. J King and Railroad Policeman Moore on technical charge of breach of the peace for an alleged assault upon 6.years-old Mary Healy The assault was reported by the child and several Of her companions 10 railroad men and others at the freight yards near Morgan street. and mob soon formed and caught Suttie. The pris- oner WAS identified by the children and he was in danger of being rough ly handled when the officers arrived and took him in charge. The girl was examined at the emergency hos pital by Police Surgeon II. A. Mar. telle. who found that she had not been injured
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-14
Watch Our Show Windows Byron D. Bugbee snuW Windows

Secretary of the Treasury AeAdoo has placed s1 1.000,009 at the --sposal of Seattle banks.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-14
Res. Il, All

In character. in style, ia all things, she supreme excellence Is simplicity Longfellow.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-14
Payl

There is only one way to a5sp ones good credit good and that way is never to strain it.-Galveston News.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-14
THE MARKETS
lNew York Wholesale Prices.

MIL Official prices have been abo, ished a7 , it is lmpUssibl to give core quotations.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-14

Ba.ter
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-12-09
The MUNICIPAL CHRISTMAS TREE
CONTRIBUTIONS NOW IN ORDER

The Committee in charge of the
Christmas tree for the children of
Lincoln County and City of Brook
haven are busiIy engaged in the
arrangements of details The di-
rector of music at the City. school
is at work training a chorus of 500
voices, This tree will be planted
on the College Campus and distri-
button cf presents will begin at 2
p. m. Dec. Oath, to which every
one Is invited. All children un-
der the age of twelve will receive
gift. 10 addition to the gifts for
the children substantial baskets of
food will be sent out to the needy
and those in distress
Children from the county are
especially invited. Every church.
fraternal and social organization as
we'll as the citizens, are expected to
assist, lend aid and cooperation
in this enterprise. Contributions
(cash) will be received at First
National Bank, Brookhaven Bank
& Trust Co The Leader office,
and the Mayors Office. Who will
be the first contributor
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-12-09
Meet Me There" Says Mr.. ParneII.

Notice is here given. to whom
it may concern to meet at the Court
house on Saturday. the 12th.. day
of December, for the purpose of
making up an order for Lespedeza
seed. | have prices from several
farmers; also some seed dealers.
Let's have good crowd, as this is
the day set for the Truckers Meet
ing 1t is good time to cooper
ate; SO if you are interested, meet
me there. Remember the longer
you wait the higher the seed will
be.
Yours for cooperation.
2. B. PARNELL,
County Agent
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-12-09
TUESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

HazIehurst. Miss, Dec. 8-The
first witness put On the stand in
the Becker case this morning, after
the charges were placed before the
jury by the State and answered by
defense Attorney, was R. W. Me-
Nair who testified that he was
Chancery Clerk of Lincoln County
and has been for several terms.
He was examined at some length
by both sides, the State questioning
him along the line of and intro
ducing papers filed with the Chan
Gerry court, and having him to iden-
tify such. There were objections
by States Attorneys ana counter
objections by defense Attorney
which at times grew acrimonious
on both sides.
The question most coming up
was as to what effect the boil wee-
will had with the failure Of the
bank. Nothing of very much i'm
portance was brought out; but the
defense Attorneys endeavored to
show by figures that the bank was
not in an insoIvent condition when
it closed its doors on Jan 9Th, 1914.
Mr.. McNair was excused from
further questioning in the case by
consent of both sides on agreement
to recall him On cross examination.
Kay L. Brown was the next wit
ness and testified as to a deposit of
$55. 90 made in the Commercial
Bank & Trust Co.. on January 3rd,
and on whose testimony before the
grand jury the indictment against
| Becker was found.
The next witness introduced by
the State was w. P. WiIdberger
public examiner and accountant.
He identified different books and
accounts connected with the Com
merciaI Bank & Trust Co.. and all
minutes of directors. Mr.. Wild
berger will again be put on the
stand tomorrow morning.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-12-09
st prize, 5Oc-Bert Munsey

1st prize, 50c-Bert Munsey-
Best pair S. C. Rhode Island Reds
list prize 50c-Jerome Wilson,
ribbon-C. R. Brown.
Best cock. any breed-1st prize,
50c-Joe Sasser. ribbon - Shade
Coker.
Best hen. any breed 1st prize,
50c-Joe Sasser, ribbon-C. r.
Brown
Best cockerel, any breed-lst
prize. Soc Johnston Smith. rib
bon-Henry Farmer.
Best pullet. any breed-1st prize,
Soc - Johnston Smith, ribbon
Johnston Smith.
Best one dozen eggs (white)-1st
prize. 50c-Mrs. F. E. Horton, riII-
bon-W. z Cade.
Best one dozen eggs (yelIow)-
lst prize 50c-Mrs. w. B. owen,
ribbon-H P. Booker.
SEWING AND FANCY WORK.
Best and smoothest pieced quilt
tquiltedl-5 -5Oc-Sadie Lee Hick-
man.
Best and smoothest pieeed quilt
using two colors (quilted) siIk-50c
Mrs. w T. Adams.
Best quiIt(quilted) novelty 5Oc.-
Mrs. Hammond.
Best and smoothest pieced q1ilt
using smallest pieces (quilted)-50
Mrs. Maggie Smith.
Best embroidered center piece
(whitel 50c-Mrs. Wylie Max
we'll.
Best embroidered towels (whitel
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-12-09
NILDBERGER MAKES
FINAL BANK REPORT
Long Document Of His Findings in
Affairs Of the Commercial
Bank & Trust Co.

Following is the preface. in full
to Commissioner Wildbreger's final
report on the Commercial Bank h
Trust Co., as fled
Chancellor P 2. Jones,
Brookhaven, Mississippi.
Sirs-
In accordance with terms of COM
mission dated April 9th, 1914, to
me directed. issued by your Honor
shle Court. have to say. that, on
May lst. / assumed the duties de-
volving upon me as one of the Spec.
ial Commissioners
/ have gone into the books of ac-
count and records kept by the Com.
merciaI Bank & Trust Company
very thoroughly. tracing some &C.
counts back as far as fourteen
years.
The work has been necessarily
SLOW, and considerably more time
has been consumed in this Audit
thap ordinarily would have been
taken, had the proper steps been
taken for preserving intact the rec
ords. SO that the information desir-
ed from these records could have
been had without so much time be-
ing lost in locating certain data SO
vital to complete and thorough
investigation of the Banks affairs.
When first began my labors in
this connection, / soon saw the con-
dition the loose leaf records were
In for the most part thrown up
on top of the vaults, heIterskelter
and exposed to the dust and dirt.
| went to Mr.. Louis Cohn, one of
the Assignees, in charge, and ex-
plaihed the situation to him, and
suggested that they employ a clerk
to assort these reords and file them
alphabetically an d numerically,
wrapping them in good, stout pa
per. and placing them in boxes
properly labeled for their safe
keeping.
He readily acquiesced in my
suggestion; but the fact is, no
Continued on Third Page.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-12-09
First Grape Fruit Shipment.

Long Beach, Miss Dec 3.-The
first shipment ever made from this
place Of grapefruit was consigned
today by F. H. Adams, one of Long
BeHch's most progressive farmers,
to Birmingham. Ala This will be
followed by other shipments
The citrus fruit industry in this
IocaIitysis in its infancy, the or.
chards all being young. but there
are hundreds of acres planted. and
next season large shipments are
expected. There is no doubt but
what Long Beach will very soon
have the reputation as to citrus
fruits that 1t now bears as to rad
ishes OF being the largest shipping
point ia the United States.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-12-09
BANK TRIAL is NOW
ON AT HAZLEHURST
One Day to Get a Jury Witnesses
We're Put on the Stand Yes
terday Morning.

Hazlehurst. Miss. Dec. THE
case against F. F Becker. charged
with receiving money in an insol
vent bank began here today. Ions
before the hour of convening Court
the Court house was we'll filled,
and the entire,day was consumed In
securing the Jury to sit in the case.
The list of witnesses was calleC
and hardly more than one in four
answered in the long list called off,
Most of them had been excused
subject to call. while attachments
for others we're ordered issued
Auditor w. P. WildberRer, SUBJ
poenaed by the state, was mol
present, but the District Attorney
explained that he was in receipt of
both a letter and telegram stating
he would be on hand tomorrow
morning and would be put on the
stand at thai. time.
Before starting on the selection
of jury the defendant was asked
tc stand and plead to the indict-
ment, which lengthy document was
read by the district attorney, a
plea of not guilty being entered by
counsel. With the exception OF
Geo. Bowsky those indicted jointly
with F. F. Becker were all pres
ent, viz: ]. w. McGrath. Louis
Cohn, L. n, Baggett, Fl. Cassidy.
Dave Cohn. ),
The case has caused wide interest
throughout this as well as the ad-
joining county of Lincoln, where
many of the depositors live. The
case grew out of the failure of the
Commercial Bank & Trust Co at
Brookhaven last January, and The
Leaders, readers are familiar with
the details of the failure, the argu-
ment for the demurrer, the change
of venue to Copiah county, and the
appointment of Judge j. F Bar
bour as special Judge to try the
case, and his recusing himself a
fey DAYS ago, and Special Judge
Luther N. Burch being appointed
by Governor Brewer a few days
ago to try the case
Lively scraps were engaged in
during the day between District
Attorney H V. Wall and the at
torneys for the defense. Mr.. Wall
being at times very vigorous and
rigid in his questioning of those
called in the jury box, watching
every move of the opposition. The
defense attorneys we're just about
as rigid in their examination of
those in the jury box, and at times
lively tilts would occur between the
opposing attorneys in the case. 1t
was necessary to summon jurymen
in the afternoon the regular panel
having been exhausted.
THE JURY IN THE CASE.
Inc jury IS composed or the tol-
lowing, and was not completed un-
til after night Monday. They are
all farmers: Jno. Wilson, 7. Till
man, Vernon Strong, W. L Robin
son. W p Leg2ett, Tom Parker.
j. D Newman. S T. Sojodrner,
W. H Walker, Warren Ashley. W.
D Carr and W. l.. Simmons.
The Attorneys for the defense
are, ] W. Cassidy and j. A, Maui.
Brookhaven. Judge Julian Wilson,
Memphis, and Mcneil & Loeb of
this place. while the State is rep
resented by Fl. V. Wall District
Attorney, and H.. Mex. FuIgham
County prosecuting attorney of
Lincoln county. The case will in
all probability last for two weeks.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-12-09
ladies' Altar Society Meets.

The Ladies Altar Society met at
the home of Mrs. ] b. Nalty Mon
day. afternoon and were cordially
entertained by the hostess. Plans
we're discussed for a social meeting
in January at Mrs: C B. Perkins
home. The membership of this
society is increasing rapidly, and
they are holding some pleasant and
successful meetings.
A delicious salad course was
served.
REPORTER.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-12-09
Advertising Brought Business.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Robertson.
were business visitors to our city
from Wesson last Friday. On ac-
count Of the advertising done by
our merchants, the quoting of
prizes. etc., in the columns Of the
press, Mr.. and Mrs. Robertson we're
attracted here and ran up large
bill which fast is greatly appreci-
ated by our merchants and COM
munity. Mr.. Rorbertson is the
editor Of the Wesson Enterprize
and-sfepresentatiVe -in> the Leeis-
larure from bis county. He is al
SO a candidate for reelection to bis
seat in the Iaw-making department
OF our State Government
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-12-09
BOOSTERS RALLY AND
PARADE A..LARGE ONE
DESPITE the Weather Saturdays Events
Exceeded the Expectations
of All.

Brookhaven's ''Whirlwind Fair"
was heralded by a raw, damp,
dawn Saturday: but by nine O'Clock
the town was filled with people. the
great majority from the county.
1t is estimated that 5000 people
we're here.
The length Of the Harvest Parade
surpassed expectations Of the most
ardent citizens There were thirty
five floats beside individual rigs.
horses, mules, oxen and graded
cattle After the noon hour, the
multitudes witnessed the races on
w. Monticello Street.
There we're twenty Two contest
ants entered in the Baby Show
On the lower floor of the Heuck
Building was shown the MADE in
Mississippi" products, including
canned goods. potatoes, corn. vel
vet beans. oats. hay, etc. Upstairs
there was a beautiful array of fan
cy needle work, crochet, quilts,
spreads. etc and the judges found
difficulty in deciding the prizes.
Brookhaven's business houses
were prepared for big trade and the
days business exceeded expecta-
tions Prices were easy for all.
The Gum Grove Band and a me-
gro band filled the town with
music.
Prizes awarded in various de-
partments follow;
FARM PRODUCTS.
Best wagon load ear corn 10
bushels in parade-wilI be bought
at 81 90 per bushel-County Farm
End best wagon load ear corn
10 bushels in psrade-ribbon-N
b. Foster
Best ten ears white corn SOC
g. R. BrInson
End best ten ears white corn.
ribbon-James T Etter.
Best bale native hay--bouRht at
ST 50-County Farm.
End best bale native hay-ribbon
County Farm.
Best bale Lespedeza-bought ut
ST 90. Ira Laird.
Best wagon load baled hay. 20
bales or more in parade-wilI be
bought at $1,000 per ton-Ira
Laird.
End best wagon load baled hay.
20 bales or more in parade-will
be bought at SIS. 90 per toni. E.
WooIey.
Best IL bushel of sweet potatoes
|50c-J. L. FrizelI.
End best / 2 bushel sweet pota-
toes riDbon-Mrs. I E. Horton.
Fewest number in 1-2 busheI
sweet potatoes 50c- Otto Little.
End fewest number in 1-2 bushel
sweet potatoes ribbon Mrs. T
| E. Horton
Best peck Irish potatoes 50c--J. /.
Il. Frizell
End best peck Irish potatoes
lribbon-G L. Brinson.
Biggest cushaw 50c-W. FL.
FrizeIl.
Finest quart sugar cane syrup
| 50e~W s Smith.
End finest quart sugar cane syrup
~-ribbon-R. S. purser
Best exhibit peanuts-Sl 00--C.