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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-03-14
Jones WILL OPPOSE QU|N
BrOOkhaven Iurist Intends to Make
the Race Against Percy {.
Quin for Congress.

Brookhaven, Miss. Before the
advent of another new moon Hon.
Percy E. Gum. the genial congress-
man of the seventh congressional
district of Mississippi will have an
other lively opponent IN the person
of Chancellor P. 2 Jones of this
city. Ever since District Attorney
Hugh v. Wall of this city, made
public announcement that he would
not be an aspirant for congressional
honors in this district, the friends
of Judge Jones have been quietly
sounding the political waters in
the nine counties in the district,
and have been earnestly and urgent
ly requesting Judge Jones to be-
come candidate for congress. and
he is giving the matter very
serious and careful consideration.
While Judge Jones is an ap-
pointee of Governor Brewer, it is
well known that he has never been
actively affiliated with any of the
political warring factions. and
therefore his candidacy at this time
would bring about a happy COM
promise of the two opposing fac
tions in the district. The fact
that Judge Jones has declined to
become a candidate to succeed him.
self as chancellor, of this district
seems to have greatly strengthened
his already strong hold upon the
people of this Congressional district,
many of whom are warm personal
friends Of Senator j K. Vardaman,
and former supporters of Congress-
man Quin. Be this as it may. it
is known to his many friends here
that Judge Jones has already cross
ed the ropes into the political
arena. and will formally announce
his candidacy within the next few
days With Congressman Quin
seeking an endorsement for
second term, the event will be
watched with considerable interest
10 view of the strong hold that
Judge Jones has on the people of
all factions throughout the State.
The above item appeared In the
Jackson News of last Saturday and
came as surprise to numbers OF
friends in Brookhaven Judge
lones. as known to the people Of
the Congressional District, is
typical man for the Office to which
he may aspire. He is man, like
Woodrow Wilson. the mention Of
whose name brings inspiration and
assurance Of what is just and right
for the people.
Knowing Judge Jones as we have
known him since his early man-
hood. we cannot but attribute to
him those virtues that helped to
make the nation great through its
great men. His strong personality
and his circnnlspect life among Us.
| his sense Of justice and Of right.
warrant us in the assertion that he
can say with Lincoln: If 1t is
decreed that should 60 down. let
me 60 down linked to the truth
let me die in the advocacy Of what
is just and right. = This nation
cannot live on injustice. Let
IL have faith that rioht nnko 81
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-03-14
NEW MANUFACTURING CO.
What the PIeiades Co. is Doing
Here Doing a Good

As many people Of our communi-
ty are as yet unaware that we have
recently added one more Manufac-
turing Industry to our City and as
many questions have been asked the
writer concerning it, / take the
liberty of giving herein word of
explanation.
This new plant, the PIeiades
Manufacturing Company. was first
incorporated under the laws of IlIi-
nois in the year 1904. It's capital
stock was SIS. 600 fully paid up. Its
principal place of business was at
Aurora. H., and its products we're
Baking Powders, Extracts, Soaps,
Toilet Articles and Household REM
edies.
Last year through the efforts of
our citizens, this company was in
duced to move its plant to our
city, not. however. until it had in
creased its capital stock from So 900
to $1,000.
Since locating here this company
has re-incorporated under the Miss
issippi State Laws with its princi-
pal place of business at Brookhaven,
Miss.
Up to this date by far the largest
product of this plant iE its Baking
Powders. 1t has enjoyed the dis
tinction of furnishing the entire
Fred Harry Eating System with
Baking Powder for seven years.
which business consumes over ton
a month; and besides this. it sup
plies several large concerns 10 IIIi-
nois. The Fred Harry System
includes the entire Frisco Railway
Co. 1t now has its Raking Powders
well introduced in this city and
vicinity. in fact, it is being sold or
will be shortly by practically every
retail dealer in our city under the
name of BEST" The popularity
of this locally manufactured Bak-
ing Powder and The rapidity with
which it is being sold has caused
many local dealers to place their
third and fourth orders and the
management are now considering
the adyisabiIity< of manufacturing
it in carload lots.
Aside from the above this Com I
pany mas erected one sweet potato
dry kiln of | 800 bushels capacity
and the material is now being as
sembled on the ground for the
|erectionsof two more. They have
cured several hundred bushels and
have sent samples Of this product
to many large houses in the North.
from which they have received
many fiattering replies.
It is the intention of this COM
Ipany in the near future to erect q
small fruit and vegetable canning
plant and with this end in view
have leased land upon which they
have already set out several thous-
and fruit trees and grape vines.
10 closing it might be we'll to
add that the people connected with
this little plant are well-pleased
with our city, our country and our
lcIimate. and the open hearted re-
ception they have received at the
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-03-14

Ore Of the largest real estate
transactions of recent months was
effected this week. when the Cur
ley Lester placa was bought BY the
Sunny South Lumber Co., Of Brook
haven. the consideration being ten
thousand dollars. The deal vas
effected through Mr.. L. S. Sexton.
HazIehufst Courier.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-03-14
r. s. BUTLER,
Justice of the Peace.

With the exception of name, the
document charging Mr.. Baggett
is worded in substance the same.
the only difference being with re-
gard to the dates of the issuance
of the statement. Baegett's alleged
dereliction being on the Oath of
March, 1918. his affidavit being
made on the 10Th day of the same
month. this statement having been
issued by the bank three months
prior to the one mentioned in the
charge against the Cashier
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-03-14
CHARGED WITH PERJURY
After Arrest Both Becker and Bag
gett Waive Hearing and Give
$1,000 Bond Each.

County Attorney Fl Mex Full
CHAM yesterday afternoon filed two
affidavits before Justice r S But
ler-one against F F.. Becker,
former cashier Of the Commercial
Bank 4 Trust Co., and one against
L. H. Baggett, former assistant
cashier of the same bank and now
one of the assignees of the defunct
institution which closed its doors
here Jan. 5.
The charge is perjury and after
their arrest late in the afternoon
both Becker and Baggett waived
a preliminary hearing and were ad-
mltted to bail in the sum Of $4,000
each to await the action of the
grand jury. The bond was prompt
ly made.
The papers fled against Mr..
Becker read as follows:
State Of Mississippi,
Lincoln county.
Before me. R S. Butler, a JUS
tlce of the Peace of the county and
State aforesaid. H. Mex. Fulgham,
County Prosecuting Attorney. on
information and belief, makes oath
that on the 26th day of June, A
D. 1913, in the county and state
aforesaid. F F. Becker, he, the
said Becker, being then and there
the cashier and an officer of the
Commercial Bank & Trust Co.,
the same being a corporation doing
a banking business in the city of
Brookhaven. county and state
Aforesaid. under the laws of the
State of Mississippi. and required
to file quarterly statements sworn
to with the auditor of the State of
Mississippi. showing among other
matters. the amount Of indebted
ness owing by its officers to said
bank. did then and there as an Off
Ger of the bank aforesaid, wiIfully,
corruptly and feloniously swear
before N. I TulI, a notary public,
in and for the city of Brookhaven,
the same being an officer empower
ed by law to administer oaths to a
quarterly statement as aforesaid,
that no Indebtedness was due to
the said bank from any of the Off
GERS Of said bank on the 18th day
of June, A. D.. 1918, when in
truth and in fact the said F. F.
Becker, Cashier and officer of the
said bank. did. on the said date.
owe the bank more than SIS. 900. 90.
against the peace and dignity of
the State of Mississippi.
81. Mex FULGHAM,
County Prosecuting Attorney.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this. 18th day of March. A. D.
1914.
r. S. Butler,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-03-14

The Scottish Rite Masons will
hold their spring reunion in
Meridian April IA. Is. 16.
Wanted to Buy-A good family
horse or mare Must be we'll
broken to work anywhere.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-03-14

Mrs Mary Hartman and Mrs.
Randolph Smith spent yesterday
with their friend. Mrs. ] s. Rea,
at Wesson.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-03-14

Mrs j. R. Freeman and Mrs.
Linwood Harris. Of Brookhaven.
we're guests Of Hazlehurst friends
Tuesday.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-09
COTTON MILLS SOON TO WORK
OVERTIME.
Editor Wright Bring Optimistic Re-
Port of Conditions in the
East

Cloth and cotton mills over the
New England and some Of the South
ern States will all be in operation y
n comparatively early date, adcorany
pubisher and editor Of the 81
Trade Journal who returned 4 New
IOrieans Thursday morning fYowing
a trade trip over the East anq part of
the New England section. Optimism.
said MIR, Wright, appears to be the
motto of Eastern business men who
have completed arrangements for the
fall and winter trade.
"New York. he said, Seems to be
all business. You won't find a pes
simist along Broadway. All business
men are hopeful for busy times.
Mr., Wright said reports received in
New York indicate genera lactivity
among the New England and South
ern cloth and cotton mills, He ex-
pressed the belief that the mills will
be working over time because the
manufacturers will experience no diff
ficuty in placing the finished product
on the market, Mill operators, Mr.,
Wright said, realize there will be
big demand for their goods, and. ac-
cordingly, are making ample prepa-
rations to meet the expected increase.
Mr.. Wright said also the financial
market in the East is fast getting
back to normal conditions.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-09
~ dI5SISSIPPIANS: PLANT
OATS NOW!

Corn is approximately one dollar
now and there is every reason 70 be
lieve that il will be much higher lat
or on. The man who buys corn, or
feed stuffs, next year to make a crop
has hard lines ahead.
Use Mississippi seed. II you don't
know where to get it, write to the
State Department Of Agriculture
Jackson. There is sufficient supply
to plant a Large area. But by all
means PLANT OATS.
Fifteen million bales Of cotton mex.
year will sell for five and ruin two
third Of the men who raise it. Half
that may bring what it cost to pro-
duce it. Some well posted men be-
lieve that much of the present crop
will sell for near that figure.
The business men throughout the
the nation are rallying to the cause
of cotton at present, helping to take
care of condition that could not be
foreseen, but they will not be inclined
to do so next year, especially when
the farmers have had warning.
When cotton sold for five cents
last, meat sold for eight cents, sugar
four and five, and flour at $3.50. Com
pare present prices Of these commo-
dities and see for yourself how much
more serious would be five cent COT
ton at this time.
Hence the call to arms. PLANT
OATS NOW and in February o.
March broadcast fifteen to eighteen
pounds of Lespedeza seed to the acre
over the oats. No preparation nee
essary other a season in the ground
at the time. When the oats are cut
the Lespedeza will come right along
and make good grazing crop, hay
crop CT 'c.!ing crop.
mississippi is in fair condition TO
weather this storm, and it is up 10
the people, makes no difference in
what business engaged, to go into the
iieI with a e. tel mination - viii.
= f. BLAKE ~,
Commissioner of Agriculture
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-09
Plant No Cotton in 1915.

No cotton at all should be planted
in 1915 in the opinion of a majority
of the members of the Mississippi di-
vision of the Southern Cotton Associa-
ton, in convention Tuesday. The fifty
delegates to the general cotton
convention to be held in New Orleans
Sept. 20 will be instructed to urge that
recommendation to the convention.
The planters took this stand because
they believed cotton left over from last
year and the surplus that probably
will be grown this year would supply
the world for more than year, and 4
cease planting entirely for yeas
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-09
WANTED-S6,00O. 90.
Work day, October II, 1914.


For Methodist Orphanagc, jackson
Miss.
We want all the newspaper
Mississippi TO please publish this unit
October II, 1914.
We want every friend in Mississis-
ippi to tell the other fellow and help
us this day.
We are expecting $4,000, We need
it to pay what We did not pay this
summer and to support these lis
children this winter
We want to pay cash for all We buy,
We want voluntary and cheerful gifts,
We believe children the greatest her
itage on earth. We believe the saving
of destitute children places them on a
plane where all can enjoy work and
become useful and happy.
No greater work on earth than turn
ing such children from paths Of sin,
dishopor and destruction.
1t costs much less to care for de-
stitute children and make good citizens
of them than it does to support the
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-09
Apply Sloan's Freely For Lumbago

Your attacks of Lumbago are not
nearly so hopeless as they seem. You
can relieve them almost instantly by a
simple application of Sloan's Lini-
ment on the back and loinS. Lumbago
is a form of rheumatism, and yields
perfectly to Sloan's, which penetrates
quickly all in through the sore, tender
muscles, limbers up the back and
makes it feel fine. Get bottle of
Sloan's Liniment for 25 cents of any
druggist and have it in the house
against colds, sore and swollen joints,
rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica ard
like ailments. Your money back il
not satisfied, but it does give almost
instant relief.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-09
riminals they might ma ks. Who pays

criminals they might MAXI. Who pays
The cost?
It takes over $4,000 Iier aEnn9i ~
our current expenses. We want
rough to care for every desatute
child that knocks at our door. We
know your heart bc:tts in sympathy
,ut it takes money. The poor chill
dren need your money and will be
blessed by it. Rescued children is
step toward heaven. Make a saeri-
flee Of time, heart and money October
In, 1914. These children blong TO US
YOU and me, and every other good man
md woman in Mississippi.
II all our friends would give US
their cooperation this one nv w
you'd have no trouble in getutg I'M
$4,000.
War times, boil wcvil, etc, stc.s
II can't give" you say; tha very
circumstances and conditions axe
etnore necessary to give. More II ve1ty
lore needy children. 4B
re, Will you close the door idA ssei
OIL gees?
ma II Of every one give US what h
Nh 1 mako ar the value of his labor OF
re- t day, October II, 1914.
of W. W. WILLIAMS Mgr.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-09
Venue Change Given Brookhaysh
Bankers
your Druggist.

IN the Commercial
on md Trust Company case was
called at noon Friday when the court
granted the defense change Of venue.
Officers and directors Of the bank,
who are indicted in two counts each
with receiving money into an insolvent
institution. will in consequence be
tried in Copiah county instead OF here.
This action came after score or
more OF witnesses had been introduc-
ed by the defense to bear out its con-
tention that rs per cent Of the voters
Of the county were prejudiced, either
being depositors themselves or re'a-
tives Of depositors in the defunct in
stitution. When the pronouncement
was made the court room was packed
with spectators, most Of whom were
interested in the case.
Those indicted are F. f. Becker, l..
n. Baggett, ]. w, McGrath, George
Isowsky, Louis COIN, II. Cassidy, Dave
-Cohn and Fred V. Becker. A severance
in the case Of f. +. Becker was grant
ed Thursday. Features of the trial up
to the granting of the change of ven
ne were the unsuccessful attempts of
the prosecution to have the indict-
ments quashed on technicalities.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-09
Emphasized Necessity for Planting
Wheat.

While the South has never been a
heavy producer Of wheat il was Gus
tomary. in the years before the civil
war, to raise sufficient on nearly ey-
cry plantation for the use Of the own
err and his dependents. Since the days
OF the reconstruction this feature OF
Southern agriculture has been neg
lected and We have gradually grown
10 believe wheat cannot be grown sue
cessfully in the cotton producing
States. The war in Europe, resulting
in exhorbitant prices for flour, has
brought the matter prominently to
the front at this time and has en-
phasized the necessity Of growing
wheat as well as other food crops.
In the States north Of Mason and
Dixon's line, winter wheat sowing
begins in October, hut, according to
the best authorities. the planting
should not begin in this section until
November. If planted earlier there
Is too much growth during the winter
20 produce good wheat. Ground that
Is to be planted to wheat in Novem-
her should be prepared now by plow-
ing 10 a depth of five or six inches
lef, in that condition until week or
40 before the time for planting, then
pulverize with harrow. The more
Il is pulvcrized the better It will DC
for the wheat crop. There is no dan
ger OF wheat freezing in this climate
the only danger being in excessive
growth.
During recent years Southern FAR
mers have given considerable atten-
ton TO diversification OF crops. THIS
is especially true since the advent OF
the boil weevil, which forced reduc-
,;or Of cotton acreage. But no atten-
ton has been paid to the possibilities
Of wheat growing for home use. Tho
South can raise its own wheat and
the time Is not far distant when ev'
cry farm will grow enough to at least
supply the needs OF its owner--Merid-
ian Dispatch.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-09

would be the best method Of stamping
out the boil weevil and other insects
that damage cotton. They will ask
the New Orleans convention to urge
every governor to call a special scs-
sion of the Legislature in his state to
pass laws prohibiting planting in 1915.
The Mississippi delegates also were
introduced to urge the convention at
New Orleans to adopt uniform plan
to hold rs per cent. Of this years crop
from the market.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-09
Your Fall Cold Needs Attentitn.

No use to fuss and try to wear it
out. 1t will wear you out instead.
Take Dir. Kings New Discovery, relief
follows quickly. II checks your Cold
and Smoothes your Cough away.
Pleasant. Antiseptic and Healing,
Children like it. Get a soc bottle Of
DIR. Kings New Discovery AMI keen
it in the house "Our family Cough
AID Cold Docto,. writes Levi, Cham
hcrlain, Mapt't sste, 0L'o Sloney
hack if not satisfied, but it nearly al
ways helps.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-09
Indian, Left Alone by Wreck, G.
Atd

Indian, Left Alone by Wreck, Get,
Aid.
George t. Stockdale, OF Baltimore
Md, attorney for Mrs. Harriet Bol.
linger, who was killed in the Alabamq
Great Southern wreck at Livingston
Sept. ls, arrived in Meridian Thurs
day and will probably take charge Of
Manuel Gomez, the Indian boy whor,
Mrs. Bollinger brought here to place
in school. Mr.. Stockdale has not We,
decided just what will be done and
is comforting with the Kings Daugh
tiers, who have looked after the boy
since Mrs. Bollinger was killed.
Gomez was brought to America by
Mrs. Bollinger from India, where she
had spent several years as a mission
airy. She was a wealthy woman and
to educate the boy. He was
refused at the Meridian Male College
because Of his dark color. She ran
short Of funds and while returning
east was killed.
Gomez has been so grief stricken
since the death Of his benefactor that
the constant attention of a trained
nurse is required.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-09
Has Your Child WormsI

Most children do. A Coated, Fur
red Tongue; Strong Breath; Stomach
Pains; Circles under Eyes; Pale,
Sallow Complexion; Nervous, Fret
full; Grinding OF Teeth; Tossing in
Sleep; Peculiar Dreams-any one Of
these indicate Child has Worms.
Get box OF Kickapoo Worm Killer
mt once. IL kills the Worms--the
cause Of yo>r childs condition. Is
Laxative and aids Nature expel the
Worms. Supplied in candy form.
Easy for children to take. 25c at
~ eaa4s-s-sss-ssss $500 ~
your Druggist.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-09
Notice of Special EIeeito


The board Of Supervisors o
90 County, at is September
1914. ordered the Election Col
toner's Of said county to order a
ial Election to be held on Novel
Bird, 1914, for Constable, to be cla
for the fee Run and Eden Precir
TO fin the vacancy caused by the
ignation n J. X. Broadway.
The above Is ordered by the un
F.glcd Election Commissioners.
the5th. dayof October, A. D. 4
The same Officers Of electiJn,
pointed to hold the General zee
are appointed to hold this Sp,
Election.
j. T.. EVERETT.
j. W. LUCKETT, SRI,
W, Il. RUSSELL,
Election Commissioner
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-09
Keep Your Stomach and Liver Healthy

A vigorous Stomach, perfect work
ing Liver and regular acting Bowels
is guaranteed if you will use Dr.
Kings New Life Pills. They insure
good Digestion, correct constipation
and have an excellent tonic effect on
the whole system Purify your blood
and rid you of all body poisons
thr0pgh the BuweS Only 25c Al youf
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-09
tlow To Give oulnine To chlldren.

FEBRuyINEi is the trademark name given to an
improyed Quiniue, II is Tssteless Syrup. pleas
ant to take and does not disturb the stomach
Children take it and never know il is Quinne.
Also especially adapted to adults who cannot
take ordinary Quinine. Does not nauseate nor
cause nervousness nor ringing in the head. Try
pose Ask for 2ounce original package The
name FEBRII.INE is blown III bottle. IS cents.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1914-10-09
Wnever You Need q General Tonic
Take Groves

7, Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chilTonic is equally valuable as a
Cenal Tonic because II contains the
well .own tonic properties OF QUINlNE
and Ion. II acts on the Live1 Drives
out Maria, Enriches the Blood and
Buildsp the Whole System. 70 cents.