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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-01-24
NEGRO SHOOTS HIS FRIEND
At THE FIRE STATION

Steve Bryd. porter at Mrs. j.
7. Cotten's M illinery establishment,
was shot through the instep of his
foot with 38 Colts by Joe Smith.
another negro. inside the fire sta
tion yesterday morning at 80 clock
Mr.. B. Q. James. in charge of the
fire house, was out exercising the
horses at the time. The affair
was not the result of a.quarrel. the
negroes being engaged in joking
and playing. when Smith is said to
have pIayfully declared. after run.
ming into a back bedroom and get
ting MIR. Quit james pistol. that
he was going to shoot Byrd full Of
holes. His actions certainly sus.
tained his words. for shot rang
out and with it Byrd's cry. Fo de
Lawd's cake. don't kill me-
Smith was put in Jail and ByrG
carried to Dir. McLeod's Office fol
his wound to be dressed.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-01-24


Private monopoly is indefensbIe
and intoIerahIe and President viii
sons program calls for the result
that will make those who borrow
and those who lend practically one
and the same; those who sell and
those who buy. but The same per-
sons trading with one another.
under different names and 10 differ
ent combinations. and those who
affect to compete. in fact. partners
and masters of some whole field of
business. Sufficient time should
be allowed. Of course. in which to
effect these changes Of organization
without Inconvenience or c0nfu-
sion. said Woodrow Wilson. in his
plea for peace in dealing with the
Trusts Public opinion has tri-
|umphed and the laws Of the land
are to meet it's demands. Practices
Of monopoly now abundantly dis
closed. can be explicitly forbidden
BY statute.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-01-24
GEO. VI. PERKINS DEFENDS THE
TRUSTS.

Opposed to the Presidents policy
as regards trusts and monopolies,
is George w. Perkins, chairman Of
the national committee Of the Pro.
gressive Party. and recently resign
ed from the directorate of rum.
ber of giant concerns in the East.
Mr.. Perkins says
"The two great scenes of com
merciaI expansion within the next
few years are China and South
America. San Francisco can DOM
mate China, and New Orleans will
find South America easy. Ger
many has realized this fact keenly.
German manufacturers are making
an effort to monopolize this busi-
ness. On the ship coming up were
two Germans and an Englishman-
ALL representatives of big corpora
tIons. who had been in South
America after business. They told
me they had met with great suc-
cess. Germany is aiding her big
corporations in their efforts at
trade extension, and today she
stands dangerous competitor in
South America.
"On the other hand, we are
handicapped by our own govern
ment's policy of destroying our
big engines of trade, the so-called
trusts. We may as well send two
or three little wood frlgates against
a giant German battleship as to
think that we can compete with
her mighty business organizations
with few little concerns. This
territory is rightfully ours, but
our big engines of trade. which
the government is trying to de-
strOy, are the only ones which can
go after it successfully. Therefore,
New Orleans owes it to herself and
the rest of the country to be in the
front rank of the program which
means the broadening and national
izing our industrial system SO as tc
permit our meeting such nations
as Germany and England in the de-
velopment of South America. at
least, on equal terms.
1t is to South Americas advan-
tage to trade with the United
States in preference to the Euro
pean countries. They can find bet
er trade conditions here. The big
American manufacturers would do
we'll to establish headquarters in
New Orleans when they 60 after
this business"
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-01-24

The arion-Lsdger's pure and
immaculate womanhood IT Mississ-
ippi" is not wanted at the polls by
the Mississippi Lower House,
which may speak volumes for the
kind of company it has been keeping
The Mott resolution claimed only
Al supporters. who wished to intro
duce the new element to be reckon
ed with in politics. The so odd
who voted down the measure were
not willing to permit the matter
before the people. which was really
the end sought BY the bill. Speak.
er Quin took the floor on behalf
Of the bill.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-01-24
RAVAGES OF THE BOIL WEEVIL
CAUSE S5OO,OOO. 600 LOSS

Washington, D. C,-The boil
weevil has caused loss in, the pro-
duction of cotton IN the United
States in excess of 10. 600. 900 bales.
which. at a value of only $50 a
bale, represents a financial loss of
$500. 100000. This is only the loss
in acres actually planted. The re-
duction in the production of cotton
due to the fact that farmers re-
Trained from planting because of
the fear that the boil weevil would
not allow the plant to mature can
not be estimated.
These and other interesting facts
and statistics concerning the boil
weeviI are given in alittlespocketi
pamphlet just issued by Director
W j. Harris. of the census bureau
department of commerce
DAMAGE IN MISSISSIPPI.
Mississippi-In seven selected
counties of Mississippi the produc-
tion of cotton in 1907 amounted to
191. 79O bales. valued at nearly
$1l, 100000. The boil weevil re-
duced this production to S9,577
bales in 1909: to 81, ,432 bales in
1910: to 1856 in 1911: and to
80. .809 bales in 1912. The aggre-
gate production for the four years
amounted to 219.534 bales valued
at approximately $l4. 900. 600. Had
the crop of 1907 been produced for
each of these years the aggregate
would have excessed 767. 900 bales.
valued at about $48. 500. 900. Many
farmers in these counties abandon
ed entirely all attempt to produce
cotton. The majority of the farm
laborers have been thrown out of
employment and emigrated to, other
places.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-01-24

Gen. S. B.. Buckner. who died
at Lexington. KY. Jan. .. was the
last Of the lieutenants general Of
the Confederate States army.
There is not one # his companions
left above the rank Of major gen.
eral living. He served ia the bat
tie Of ChickamauRa aud at Fort
Donelson, Tenn. il 1862.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-01-24
MeadvilIe is blessed with the

WtduVIIIE Is U11SSEu WIFI lIlE
best bunch Of serenaders of any
town we know. says the Advocate.
which means they haven't hung
their harps on the willows" over
in Franklin. They have the Agri-
cultural School and the Bank of
Franklin and a good paper and
sturdy citizens forgetting the past
like the President. and looking for
ward only to the future.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-01-24

The Columbia bank paid its usual
dividend showing the year pros.
per1us ons.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-09
MAKE SOMEBODY HAPPY
 AT CHRISTMAS TIME

To make somebody happy at Christ mas time
 That is the object of the movement on the part of a number of business men of the city who have gone into a movement to sell papers on the Sat urday before Christmas in order that the money thus raised shall be devot ed to spreading the Christmas spirit. movement is going along apace and many young, live, wideawake men of Phoenix have volunteered to join the selling corps The city will be di- vided into stations and groups of men stationed at each corner and from there the passerby will be solicited to buy paper for any amount from a nickle up. The Arizona Republican is furnishing the papers, the enthusi- astic ones are furnishing their time, and the charitably disposed will buy the papers All the regular news boys will be properly taken care of and reimbursed for the papers they would sell under ordinary circum- stances, so they will lose nothing and get day off besides It is expected that a gOodly sum will be raised by this means to assist in spreading Christmas cheer to many poor party in Phoenix on Christmas, 1914.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-09
MELCzER BROTHERS WILL
 FILE THE FOURTH SUIT

The fourth suit brought to test the constitutonality of the prohibition amendment will be filed in the federal court by the Melczer Bros. company on behalf of the wholesale liquor daal- CTS of the state. Out of courtesy, a copy of the complaint was filed yes terday with Attorney General Wiley E. Jones.
 The suits is directed against Wiley E. Jones, attorney general, and the county attorney and sheriff of each of the twelve counties affected by the new law, and all other persons claim ing to act in the capacity of these officers or any other prosecuting or peace officer in the state or any county. and asks for an injunction against the defendants restraining them from enforcing the provisions of the dry amendment.
 In the complaint filed at Tucson by a bishop of the Catholic church, G. H. Rhinehart, F. W. Chain and any oth- CTS interested in securing the enforce ment of the new measure are named as defendants, in addition to those who will be named by the wholesale liquor dealers.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-09

sion considering matters pertaining to the military and naval strength of the country"
 Notwithstanding the committees at titude MT. Gardner reiterated tonight his determination to keep up his fight for special investigation. During the day Senator Lodge indicated he would similar to the one introduced in the
 house by Gardner.
 Ordnance, from automatic pistols to
 siXteen-inch howitzers, was discussed by General Crozier in connection with his estimates for the next fiscal year On this score the United States has
 no need to feel uncomfortable Have you seen models of the new siXteen-inch guns which the Germans are reported to be using in Europe?' Representative Kahn asked No" replied Crozier. we do not contemplate experimenting with those l big guns No one knows what they purpose for which these guns are used 1 in Europe. The French Belgian bor. /; ders are defended by armored forts
 mounting three and six-inch guns tc
 meet such artillery as ordinarily ac- companies mobile armies.
 1 "The Germans knew these guns were ] there and these forts were there, ant brought up these special guns to de molish them. From what l under
Arizona republican., 1914-12-09
READY FOR WAR
Continued From Page One)

he declared the administration had not been negligent of the national defense; that the governments atti- tude would not be altered" because some amongst us are nervous ana excited, and that a policy of de- fense could easily and sensibly be agreed upon
 In advocating a ship purchase bill the president said the war had left foreign nations more dependent upon the United States for supplies, and the government should provide ships that the nations goods could be car ried "to the empty markets"
 Tt is not question of the gov ernment monopolizing the field h. said, and it should take action mak- ing transportation at reasonable rates certain and prompt even where car riage at first is not profitable. Later when carriage is sufficiently profit able to attract capital the govern ment ought to withdraw"
 The president spoke with grea' emphasis and deliberation when h, began a discussion of the militar, situation, and was enthusiasticall, cheered when he said:
 Tt is said in some quarters ", are not prepared for war. What |
Arizona republican., 1914-12-09

stand it was an engineering feat to move those sixteen-inch guns, and they can be transported only by rail. Now We are not going up against any thing like that, and l can see no reas- on why we should need any such guns as that
 T have understood" said Represen- tative Kahn of California, that these same guns which the Germans are us- ing, or one practically the same, was invented by an American named Gath mann, of Chicago, and that it was of fered to the war department and the navy department"
 There is no invention about build ing a big gun retorted Crozier: ! anybody can do that. Gathmann's s gun was very different affair from this gun His original model embodies many new fangled notions. He finally came down to building a seacoast de fense gun using a very large projec- tile with heavy charge of guncotton. I with funds appropriated by congress. | Finally a fifteen-inch gun was built along the lines suggested by Gath mann. It was tested out side by side 1 Of a twelve-inch service model gum
 He added that the Gathmann gun.
 which depended upon the projectile
 bursting on contact, was much less eff
 ficient than the service gun with an
 armor piercing projectile.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-09

 MUST SIGN UP
 IMMEDIATELY
Difficulty Experienced in Finding Many Depositors Office Open All Day at Board of Trade.

While the work of the depositors' committee in obtaining signatures to cheeks for 25 per cent of the amount of the deposits in the bank, in order to provide a fund of $200,00O so that the reorganization of the institution can take place immediately, has been en- couraging to a degree, there are many things that cause great delay in ob- taining signatures. One of these is that so many of the depositors cannot be found or are not in when members of the committee call for them In or der to facilyitate the work the com- mittee established headquarters at the Board of Trade rooms, where Secretary Welch and corps of workers are on hand all day to attend to the wants of the depositors. This was done so that those who so desired, and the invitas tion is made urgent at that, could avail themselves when in town by calling at the Board of Trade and signing up for their pro rata of the amount
 So far not many have done this, the vast majority waiting seemingly for the committee members to call on them. This action alone may be the means of great delay in obtaining the requisite amount and thus delay the reopening of the bank. It is desired that as many as can call at the Board of Trade at once and thus aid in the work of re- opening the bank and the work of the committee.
 There are nine thousand depositors of the Valley bank and vast percent age of the individuals are small depos itors Their help is needed to make the thing go as much as the help of the bigger ones. The members of the com mittee worked hard all day yesterday and far into the night on the lost of checks. More workers turned out last night than ever before and a great deal l of assistance was thus obtained in To- eating certain of the depositors. Dr. Norton of the committee said yesterday: Tt is of the utmost impor- tance that we get these checks signed up immediately. Every days delay is 1 harmful and costly. Therewill be plenty
 of people at the Board of Trade to at tend to those who call to sign their
 names to the checks that are on file
 there. l urge every depositor who has
 not been approached to visit the Board ; of Trade today
 Yesterday the corporation commis-
 sion granted permission to the Valley 1 Bank Adjustment company to issue
 stock to the extent of s350000 at the
 rate of $2OOOO preferred and $15O.000 | common. This step therefore has been completed and legal permission for the
 reorganization of the Valley bank has been obtained.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-09
AMERICAN NAVY

certain defense points. He fixed the
 desired number at 100. ?
 While these committees were at work
 the majority members Of the rules com
 mittee were deciding not to grant the
 request of Representative Gardner of
 Massachusetts for hearing of his res olution to direct a special inquiry into the preparedness of the United States for war
 Chairman Henry later addressed a | letter to Gardner advising him of the proper form to get a hearing before | the regularly constituted committees of the house, which are now in daily ses-
Arizona republican., 1914-12-09
JUDGE SLOAN ID THl
 WHAT LAW NAY AFFORD
Boys Work Committee at "Y" to Present Claims of Professions
 to High School Students

opportunities in Law will be the subject presented by Judge Richard E.. Sloan before high school students at the Y. M. C. A. this evening. The meeting is the first of a series to be held under the auspices of the boys work committee at which the claims of various professions will be pre- scented. Members of the three up per classes of the high chool are to be invited.
 At the meeting of the committee last evening, plans for the coming year were discussed and the work of the boys department outlined Officers of the committee are: c. T. ,, Hirst, chairman; Lloyd Elliott, vice chairman; Carl Benson, secretary; Ralph Jaycox was appointed chair man of the committee on physical work, and Eben Lane chairman of the social committee. Robert Board l man. director of boys work, and
Arizona republican., 1914-12-09

meant by being prepared? It is said to mean that we are not ready upon brief notice to put the nation in the field. nation trained to arms. of course we are not ready to do thaJ. and we shall never be in time of peace so long as we maintain our present protectional principles. and institutions proclaiming the people of the United States are champions of peace and concord :"
 The president emphatically opposed a great standing army, and again was cheered when he asserted that in time of national peril the country must depend upon "citizenry trained and accustomed to arms''
Arizona republican., 1914-12-09
BOMBS AND BOMBAST

Civilization strolled along the city boulevard. She looked about her with great. satisfaction.
 I'm still here,'' she gayly said.
 Just then a Zeppelin bomb fell and killed three women and child.
 Civilization shrieked and flung her. self into the nearest subway.-Cleve- land Plain Dealer.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-09

events of the year will come off at the "Y." on the indoor court, at which time the Tempe high school will undertake to scalp the Y. M. c. A.. regulars. The general public is in- vited to attend this game
Arizona republican., 1914-12-09
SELF PRESERVATION

'Why does Wombat speak so ire quently about his wife? He praised her in the most extravagant terms She may be a nice won21, but why drag her into the conTrsation all the time?"
 Its little idea of his in case she has a dictograph stuck around. - Louisville Courier
Arizona republican., 1914-12-09

SOLONS TO RIDE UP-In order 10 handle the traffic to the third floor of the state house which will be greatly increased after the first of the year, the state board of con- trol yesterday considered bids on the reconstruction of the elevator sys tenn No action was taken on any of the bids opened
Arizona republican., 1914-12-09
for big lot of Women's Winter
 Undey1UeQy

Vests, Pants and Tights in cotton, part wool, all wool, silk and wool, represented by such famous products as Globe. For est, Luzerne and Essex Mills regular and outsizes-every garment guaranteed absolutely perfect, guaranteed just the same as if you paid the full price for them.
 (Main Floor)
Arizona republican., 1914-12-09

Jake Daubert, first sacker of the Brooklyn Dodgers, led the National league batsmen during the past sea- son, according to the official aver ages made public recently Daubert was in 126 games, at bat 474 times, made 156 hits and scored 89. runs, his batting average being .S2ss
Arizona republican., 1914-12-09

Superintendent Loper were named as
 special committee on school work
Arizona republican., 1914-12-09

Hire a little salesman at The Re- publican office A Want Ad will sec more customers than you can.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-09
MARKS BEAT COGG|Ns
 AT V0LLY BALL
VoIIey Ball Artists at "Y" Play Three
 Games

Marks team of volley ball artists beat the team of Colonel Coggins at the r. M. c. A. last night three straight games, T to IA, 21 to 12. and 21 to 2. The next game will be be- tween teams Nos. 1 and 2
 On Thursday the first basketball
Arizona republican., 1914-12-09
ct Prices Much Less tham Value

CHlLDREN'S KNIT SLEEPING GARMENTS with feet white and peeler, sizes to 8 years, extra special at ................ 5Oc FULL LINE OF DIR. DENToN'S SLEEPING GARMENTS, in all children's sizes, priced INFANTS CASHMERE WOOL HOSE in black, white. sky, pink, tan and red, fine grade al .....--............-.... ZSc CHiLDREN'S CASHMERE WOOL HOSE dainty article in black only, sizes 1-2 to 10 special at 25c WOMEN'S BLACK CASHMERE WOOL HOSE-domestic and foreign made, grades of great merit, at .......... 25c and soc
Arizona republican., 1914-12-09

appeal half a much again
  all expectations Short Modsa great
  well odd sizes today
Arizona republican., 1914-12-09
Shop By Phonp

We have a private exchange, in charge ot a competent girl who will fill your order, ol if you desire. turn it over to your favoritt clerk. It will receive prompt attention.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-09
Shop EdyLy

Early in the week-early in the day, Morn- ngs if possible You will eliminate all hurry and worry and enjoy selecting from complete assortmentS.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-13
charge OF INSANITY
FILED BY DIR. GORDON
MRS. cLEvENcER WILL HAVE A
HEARING BEFORE JUDGE
D. ]. LEAHY

DR.. c. G. Gordon, the city physician,
has filed complaint against Mrs. J.
R. Clevenger, charging her with being
insane No action has been taken,
but in due time hearing will be con
Quoted before Judge D. ]. Leahy in
chambers. If he finds that the woman
is insane she Immediately will be
committed to the New Mexico Hospi.
tal for the Insane. If the Judge finds
her to be of sound mind she will be
investigated by the grand jury on a
charge of numbering her two children
1t was learned at the Las Vegas
hospital this afternoon that Mrs. Clev
enger is in about the same condition
as yesterday. Her recovery is said tC
be likely.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-13
WOOL GROWERS Want
SHEEP PROTECTED
THEY ASK THE GOVERNMENT TO
APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO
STAMP OUT DISEASE

Salt Lake City, NOV. 1s.-The Ma.
tional Wool Growers convention
adopted resolutions today calling for
a congressional appropriation to en-
able the government to buy and de-
stroy all herds of live stock in which
the foot and mouth disease appears.
The resolution, adopted by unanimous
vote, set out that the live stock in
dustry, representing a value Of 3d.
6OOOOO,OO0, is at stake and that only
the most vigorous measures will save
it They also embody rormaI pro
test against the governments pro.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-13

This morning Charles H. Brown
died at his home on North Eighth
street. Mr.. Brown came here two
months ago for the benefit of his
health, from Monterey, o. where he
was located as merchant. His death
was caused by pulmonary tuberculo-
sis. He is survived By a widow The
body, accompanied by Mr. Brown, will
leave on train No. 2 tonight for Mon
terey. The Page Furniture and I'm.
dertaking company has charge of pre-
pairing the body for its journey
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-13

posal to save for food purposes as
many animals as possible from large
infected herds and pronounced the
governments pleas of insufficient
funds as inadequate reason for modi-
flying the vigorous practices formerly
employed to handle the disease.
The resolutions were adopted fol-
lowing a discussion and the reading
OF message to President F. G. Hag-
enbarth Of the Wool Growers assos
citation from Arthur g. Leonard, gen
eral manager Of the Chicago Union
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-13

stock yards. in which Mr. Leonard
advised that federal inspectors have
been instructed to save as many ami
mails as possible from infected herds.
E. w. Briggs. an Australian wool
grower addressed the convention to-
day and said that the United States,
although priding itself on leadership
in almost all lines of endeavor, was
at the bottom Of the list in its ham
ding and marketing of wool, ond con-
trasted American and Australian
methods.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-13
parhnent and when congress reas-
sembies in December, special ap-
preparation will be asked.

The United states parcels post is
introducing a new business system
which brings town and country more
closely together. Fifty pound pack
ages may now be shipped by this
means. Many producers are taking
advantage of these conditions by ship
ing direct to consumers or to retailers
for distribution. On Thursday the
East Las Vegas postoffice received
about $50 pounds OF vegetables sent
IN for local consumption