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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-27
HAS new CANAL POLICY
vardaman Amendment Would Return
Question to Diplomatic Confer
ence of Two Nations.

Washington, D C.-Evidence
that senate administration leaders
do not propose to permit action on
the tolls exemption repeal bill to
be long delayed was given today
when Democratic Leader Kern an
nounced he would ask the senate to
give unanimous consent for vote
May q.
Senator Kern said while he was
not confident unanimous consent
would be agreed to. his motion
would serve to remind Senators
who wished to speak that an, effort
would be made to get a vote in the
pear future. He added that if the
senate did not agree. resort would
be had in few days to night ses-
slons Moreover the senate meet
ing hour will be advanced to IL
o'clock. The majority leader was
confident that despite the possibil-
ty of the rejection of an agreement
to vote May q debate might be
concluded by that date.
There was further proof today of
a sentiment to arbitrate the tolls
question. Senator Vardaman, of
Mississippi. introduced an amend
ment for the suspension of the ex-
emption clause until July /, 1915,
and the submission of the construc-
tion of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty
to joint conference of British and
American commissioners. The
conclusions of the conference should
not be binding, until ratified by
both countries. In the meantime,
the resolution would provide, the
tolls collected Oh coastwise vessels
would be held IN trust and in event
the right of the United States to
exempt its vessels was upheld, the
tolls would be returned to vessel
owners.
The honor of a nation like the
honor of man should be guarded
most zealously," said Senator Var
daman in support of his amend
ment. Might may override right
for time. but nothing will endure
that is not grounded or the rock of
justice and Righteousness. The
American people do not want any
thing but what is justly and equita-
bly, theirs. If we have made mis-
takes in party declarations or the
people have made mistakes in our
instructions. conviction of error
will bring the remedy
The senator said he did not share
the feeling of antagonism to the
British government or people. He
declared there was a destiny that
made Englishmen and Americans
brothers and that with co-opera-
ton. they were bound to rule the
world.
Senator Vardaman had been
counted as an uncompromising ad-
yocate of exemption and bis amend
ment attracted much attention.
During the day Senator Gallieer,
in speech declared the question
was not arbitrable and Senator
Burton of Ohio spoke in favor of
the repeal of the exemption.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-27
Or. H. | WATTS HAS HAR.
ROWING TIME IN n. 0.

Thirty minutes after he had as
saulted and robbed DR.. II. L.
Watts, of Brookhaven. Miss, of
$50 and gold watch valued at $50
in an alley in Dryades street, be-
tween Julia and Howard avenue,
Elliott Wright, a notorious negro
thief. was arrested late Thursday
night at Poydras and South Frank
lin streets by Patrolman Obitz of
the First Precinct. Identified by
DR.. Watts, Wright was charged
with assault and highway robbery
DR.. Watts left the downtown
hotel, where he is stopping, to
walk about the business section of
the city Thursday night. He
reached Howard Avenue and South
Rampant streets. and was unable to
retrace his way to the hotel.
Wright, the negro, was passing
the corner at the time. and Mr..
Watts applied to him for direction
toward his hotel. The negro vol
unteered to escort Mr.. Watts to
the hotel, and with him walked to
Dryades street DR.. Watts follow
ed the negro down Dryades street..
When they reached an alley Iu
the middle of the block in Dryades,
between Julia street and Howard
avenue. the negro guided DR.
Watts into the alley, explaining
that they would save time by TAX
ing that route. AS they reached
the middle of the dark alley, the
negro, according to DIR. Watts,
struck the doctor ON the head with
a heavy instrument. telling him to
the ground. Elliott then took the
money and watch from DR.. Watts
pockets, and ran from the alley.
DR.. Watts staggered out of the
alley and went to nearby saloon,
where he told of his experience
The First Precinct Station was
communicated with, PatroIman
Obitz, in charge of the beat around
Dryades and Howard avenue, was
instructed by the station clerk to
investigate the complaint. From
DR.. Watts description of his as
sailant PatroIman Obitz knew inn
mediately he must arrest Elliott
Wright Familiar with the haunts
of the negro thief, Obitz found
Wright few minutes later.
Wright at first stoutly maintain
ed his innocence. Confronted by
DR.. Watts. who was positive of his
Identification of the man. the negro
finally admitted his guilt. but said
he had taken only one dollar from
the doctor'spockets. When search
ed at the first precinct station.
WriQht's clothing revealed only
sixty cents. The negro said he had
spent forty cents Of the money he
stole. Police of the first precinct
Immediately began a search of the
vicinity of Poydras and Franklin
streets for the watch and money
Watts said Wright stole from
him. Special.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-27
Trio Of Local WhitwOrth Seniors Win
Honors.

Among our Whitworth COM
mencemeut notes was one stating
that Miss Ruth Jones, eldest
daughter Of Judge P. 2. Jones,
had won the highest honors for
scholarship ia the senior class. 1t
is an additional source of pride TO
the community to be informed that
Miss Ruth won over Miss Ruby
Parsons by less than one-half point
and that Miss Fannie Butterfeld
lacked only a fraction over one
point of winning the distinguished
honor
The Leader suggests that in the
minds Of the interested and graft
fled friends Of this trio Of earnest
young students they together be
accorded the highest honors Of the
class Of 1914
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-27
Moodmen lJnyeiIing.

The officers and members Of
Brookhayen Camp No. 9, w. O..
W., will unyeil the monument
erected to the memory of our late
sovereign, 7 JEFF Summers. at the
Kees Cemetery. eight miles east Of
Brookhaven, at 3 o'clock D. m.
Sunday. May 81. 1914.
The members are requested to
meet at their hall at 1890 o'clock
that day.
Members with conveyances are
requested to assist by coming pre-
pared to take some member along.
Those without coDveyances will be
provided for.
By order Of the Camp.
JAS. e. ADAMS, Clerk.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-27

In this day and age it is conced-
ed that practical education is the
best dowry parents can bequeath
to their sons and daughters, and it
is that which viii lead them up
to the greatest success in life. And
he who shares in providing advan-
tages for this educational training
is doing more for the world and
humanity than if he left TO bis
heritage a palstiaI abode and vast
fields Of the richest soils on earth.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-27
POISON KILLS |. BYRNE
Crowd Used Drug After Whisky Was
Out Three Others Have
Close Call.

AS the direct result of a drug
heroin hydro chloride. taken by
Lockridge Byrne, he died at three
O'Clock this morning.
II. WalthalI. a switchman, Of
jackson, and Ellwood Plunkett, Of
Brookhaven, were locked up over
night in the city Jail, on the pre-.
sumption that they might know
more about the matter than appear
ed on the surface.
Last night after the city election
several young fellows tanked up
on whisky, among those making
themselves prominent by theil
actions being the dead man.
Marion McRee, ElIwood Plunkett
and H. Walthall. of jackson; the
latter party having come down
from the capital on the cannon ball.
1t appears that the whisky they
had been drinking gave out early
in the night and Walthall suggest
ed that he could purchase a drug
which would have all the effect de-
sired. Going to Byrd's drug store
he bought 20 cents worth of heroin
hydro chloride, which was duly
registered on Mr.. Byrd's records
as the law requires.
Shortly afterward Marion Mckee
staggered into the Gem Restaurant.
acting in an unusually strange
manner, but was forthwith carried
home by couple of his friends and
on inquiry at IL O'Clock last night
was in a fair way to recovery.
Following this. Byrne was found
on the bank corner near the depot
by the police, writhing and scream
ing. Walthall and Plunkett were
later discovered near the fire bell
tower, both being IN a comatose
state.
Byrne soon lapsed into an un.
conscious condition. from which he
was never aroused by physicians
summoned to attend him. Walthall
and Plunkett were kept conscious
by forcible respiration and when
the danger point was passed were
placed in Jail. as stated.
Byrne died at his home, sur
rounded by his devoted parents and
his two brothers, to whom the
death was n great shock and sor-
row. The funeral services will be
held at the family residence at five
O clock this afternoon.
County Attorney q. Mex. Full
CHAM spent the entire morning
investigating into the death of
Lockridge Byrne. deciding on the
evidence he secured that it was un-
necessary to hold a coroner's in
quest. At noon. unless stronger
evidence was secured, he was of
the opinion that he would order the
release from Jail of PlunKett and
WalthalI.
The sympathy of the community
goes out to Mr.. and Mrs. P. T.
Bryne and to the bereaved brothers,
Messrs. Chester, Cecil and Ferd, in
the loss by death of their brother.
When hope was highest and faith
brightest in his unclouded vision
the dead man united with the Bap-
tist church and those who lovec
him have the consolation that il
spite OF his inherent weakness he
had hold upon the promises ol
God. He was engaged in work a
the Guess saw mill and came init
town to vote on yesterday and me
his death as stated.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-27

The home Of Uncle Remus' at
Atlanta has been dedicated as a
memorial to the famous author
and made shrine by the Uncle
Remas Memorial Association. Joel
Chandler Harris, the folklore
writer will live as long as memo
ries do Of Brer Fox" and Brer
Rabbit =
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-27
LED FOR MAYOR
Close Vote for Alderman-at-Large Be-
tween Noodle and Cato
Official Results.

Brookhaven passed through the
most quiet city primary election
known in its history yesterday,
although the vote polIed was heavy,
totaling 489. The race for all of
the offices was without opposition
excepting mayor, marshal, alder
man at large and the alderman
from the third ward.
l.. W. Powers led the ticket for
mayor over the present incumbent,
Chas. +. Heuck, by one vote and
F b. Noodle. present alderman at
large, was reelected by one vote
over B. 5 Cato. Both the present
city marshal and the alderman
from the third ward. who had OPP
position. we're also reseated as the
choice of the voters.
Il
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-27

the same as those given above.
It was ordered that a second pri-
mary be held June 2 and that the
names of Chas F. Heuck and Il
w. Powers be placed On thu ticket
to be voted on at that time. as well
as the names Of the new city Dem
ocratic executive committee,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-27
Circuit Court Term Pretermitted.
j. B. HOLDEN,
Circuit Judge.

Notice is hereby given that the
June, 1914, term Of the Circuit
Court of Lincoln county has been
pretermitted, and interested parties
need not attend
EDWARD SMITH,
Circuit Clerk.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-27
ELECTION RATIFIED.

The City Democratic Executive
Committee met this morning and
approved the report of the election
commissioners. the figures being
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-27

The Mothers Club inaugurated
Clean Up Day" at Terry. 1t is
estimated that Is. 900 tin cans we're
hauled out Of town.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-27

The Southern Baptist Convention
will meet at Houston. Texas. May
II, 1915.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-05-27
lis NOT Hard to Select Your Curtain Drapenies

you will look through our lines!
We getting of the and daHtes of designs
Coored Borders and White and Nets make up into beau-
ul hangngs
We offering to close numbers and short ends
coOed goods that be just what and the price
offer them they splendid values
Our Shade Stock is always in fhe best of condition. and we
can fit your windows and hang Shades on very
short notice.
you will but make the inquiries you will find that handle
great small items that think you have order elsewhere
and which would you much less at home.
Get in the habit of trying your Home Merchant first and
you will save money in the end.
We pay postal charges all purchases Of town, and
facilities for getting the best and quick
you after them.
o@5@essS5"'@
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10
Old Dollar Wheat.

= The farmers dream OF a dol
lar a bushel for the big wheat
crop of 1914 is being realized.
True, the price started of at 63c
and some sold for that, but a lot
of fellows did not sell at the low
price, but held on, and now they
are reaping mighty big inter-
est for the short time they held
it. The price has climbed stead
lily for a long time, and it is not
at all unlikely that the price will
60 even higher.
Much wheat has been stacked
in this country, and thrashing
will not be finished for 4 long
time.
Thirty-seven cents a bushelln.
crease in price in sixty days is a
whole lot. Aren't you glad you
held it, you fellows who did?
And aren't you sorry you rushed
your wheat to market, a lot OF
you fellows who did?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10
To Advertisers.

1t is absolutely necessary that
we know by Monday morning of
each week the amount of space
you are going to use in the News
of that week, and it is necessary
that we have the copy for the ad.
by Tuesday morning of each
week, if you would have the best
of service and position given to
your advertising.
1t takes no more time one time
than another to get up the mat
ter for your adv, and if you need
help in the preparation of your
copy, let us know, and We will
help you out.
But it is necessary that we
know the amount of space you are
going to use by Monday morning,
and then we must have the copy
for it by Tuesday morning. Please
remember this.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10
A. H. T. A. Day.

Saturday, Sept. 26, will be A.
H. T. A. day in Baxter Springs.
That day there will be thousands
of people in this city, and it is
our duty, and your duty, to make
them all feel at home. There is
going to be a program worth
while. There will be contests of
different kinds, drills, speeches,
and everything to make the day
one of pleasure and entertainment
for all who may come.
The Ants are the bone and
sinew of this community. They
are strong in membership, valua-
BILE for the safety and welfare of
the community, in fact they are
an organized body of the best
men in the country.
They are entitled to have a big
day once a year, and it is on Sat.
urday, Sept. 26, that they are go
ing to have it this year. Baxter
Springs must play the part of
host. Act we'll your part.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Badly Cut.

C. E. Hess, at one time a po'
liceman in Galena, was quite
badly cut last week by a young
man named Pruitt. The cutting
occurred in front of the animal
show tent at the reunion on last
Thursday night. Hess was cut
just below the ribs on the left
side, and it was feared at first
he was badly injured, but DR..
Boswell fixed him up, and he
was sent home.
The cutting was the result of
a grudge of long standing, we
are told. We understand that
while Hess was on the police
force in Galena he had occasion
to arrest young Pruitt, and the
latter held a grudge against
Hess.
Pruitt was arrested and is in
the county Jail, being unable to
give bond. Hess is recovering.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

When wanting 10 know
the latest COIOES, etc., In
hats, always inquire at
The Grace PaEIOr. Miss
Ella johnson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Farm Hand Wanted-ArthaY
Ballard wants 4 good ha1& Boa
general farm work. Good wag.
es and good feed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

DR.. C. S. Huffman and Miss
Mona Clare Huffman of Colum.
bus were reunion visitors last
week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Mrs. Lyman Coleman and
daughters, Geuevieve and Joy of
Joplin visited here last week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Il will be we'll for auto drivers
to remember that Baxter has a
special limit of twelve miles an
hour. A few have already had
cause to remember it.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Miss Gertrude Dowty of this
city is one of the teachers in the
Galeua public schools.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10
PRESBYTERIAN Church

At 10 a. m. we will have our
Rally Day service. We will have
with Us Rev. ]. T. Hartmann,
who is a Sunday School Mission.
ary and has been engaged in or
ganizing Sunday Schools in the
mining districts of this and ad.
joining counties. He will speak
and therefore there will be no
regular preaching.
Union services at library park
at 8 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at
8 p. m.
You are invited to ali services.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Arthur Ballard has gone . liz.
tie strong on silOs and built two.
He bought the mHterial from
Loug-Bell, and the two Of then.
not counting his own labor. cost
him about one hundred dollars.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Ed. Polster is getting ready
to build a nice residence on his
lots corner of Sherman and Mill
tary streets.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Many predicted no peaches
this year, and the trees IN Abe
Swalley's orchard, just west Of
town, are breaking down from
the effect of an over crop.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Orrin Calls has joined the 81.
10 builders, and will fill his SilO
this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Miss BERTHE Qualls of Miami
visited Miss Edna Creamer in
this city Saturday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10
fneFE.

The Builders of the NJ. E.
Sunday School, gave 4 delight
full chicken supper on the banks
of Spring river Tuesday evening,
in honor of Prof. Twente's re-
turn. The scholars, teachers
and a number of invited guests
had a most delightful time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Randall of
Joplin, we're guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. o. NJ. Spratt in this city
last Friday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

The new State Normal build
ing at Pittsburg is rapidly near
ing completion. The main build
ing was burned a few weeks ago,
il will be remembered.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Grandma Carney of Galeua is
visiting Baxter friends.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Mrs. J. F. MaKinney and
daughter, Ruth, and son Hugh,
of Columbus were in camp at the
reunion last week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Scott Jarrett has built a big
siio, and will have green feed
for his stock this winter, wheth-
er or no.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Walt Sullivan was a Columbus
visitor Monday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Vaughn Of
Mulberry, Kaus., were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Gaba
last week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Miss Stella Main left yester'
day for Granada, Colorado, to
join her father, who lives there.
She will be missed by a large
circle of friends she made while
here,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Some heartless wretch poison
ed the little dog belonging to
DR.. Nichols Monday night.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

The Baxter schools, and in
fact the schools all over this
country, began Monday morning.
Parents should do all in their
power to help the teacher. Do
not let the entire load fall on the
teachers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Mrs. Lena South of Galena
was the guest of Mrs. M. /.
Nichols Tuesday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Mrs. Edna Ferguson and little
daughter of Eureka, Kansas, are
here visiting the formers father,
w. C. Black. They were accom-
panied by Miss Mary Burke OF
Eureka.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Mrs. Chas. L. Smith visited
in Pittsburg on Monday of this
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

See Skies & Main for fall
coal orders. Phone 1875.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

The scent from some of Bax'
ter's back alleys would make the
hair grow inwardly on a skunk.
Why does not the board of health
0ef husv2
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10
Sale Of Property.

The following property will
be sold Saturday, Sept. II, 1914,
at 2 o'clock at the east door of
the Court House in Columbus.
Kansas to the highest bidder for
cash in hand:
Lots Z, 8 and 9, Block 81,
Original Plat Baxter Springs,
Kansas.
Said property is sold as a part
of estate of Asa J. Oliver, bank
rupt. This property, which
consists of three lots, house,
cellar, coal house and barn, ETC.,
is close in and we'll located and
the purchaser will obtain a good
home at his own price.
C. A. Burnett, Trustee, Cir.
ard, Kans.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Misses nellie Weaver, Ruth
Smith and Sara Kelsey have
gone to Pittsburg, where they
will enter the Manuel Training
Normal for the coming year.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Prof. J. w. Twente Is home
from his vacation, and he went
onto the job of superintendent of
the public schools Monday morn
ing.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Ed. Goodwin began teaching
school Monday morning at Grace
Hill school hOnse, just south of
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Some of the good fellows who
are now shaking your hand will
not know you after the election.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Miss Adelaid Mcclellan OF
Weir City was a Baxter visitor
last week. She came down with
the School of Mines Boosters.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

Thomas McAboy and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Margaret Needs, re-
turned on Thursday Of last Iweek
from a visit with relatives in
Illinois. They we're gone sever
al weeks. They report short
crops in some sections of Illinois.
DR.. Barnes, the we'll known
Specialist of Parsons, will be in
Baxter Springs, at POlster Hotel,
on Thursday, Sept. II. All who
are having eye troubles, in need
of new glasses or old ones chang
ed should call to see him at this
date. His glasses are Guaran-
teed whether they cost $1.00,
$500, $500 or more.
A couple of fellows working in
a stand at the reunion, one of
them a cook and the other a
waiter, got into an alteration
on Friday afternoon of last week,
and one of them cut the other
with a knife. Constable Robert
son arrested the cutter, bat it is
not likely anything will be done,
as we understand the fellow who
got the cut has left the country.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

For Sale-Hay, by bale or ton.
All kinds of good horse feed. See
Walt Sullivan at feed yard.