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The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
GRANDMA USED SAGE TEA
TO DARKEN HER GRAY HAIR
She Made Up Mixture Of Sage Tea
and Sulphur to Bring Back Color,
Gloss, Thickness.

Almost everyone knows that Sage
Tea and Sulphur. properly compound
ed, brings back the natural color and
lustre to the hair when faded, streaked
or gray; also ends dandruff, itching
scalp and stops falling hair. Years
ago the only way to get this mixture
was to make it at home, which is
mussy and troublesome. Nowadays.
by asking at any store for "Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy" you
will get large bottle Of the famous
old recipe for about so cents.
Don't stay gray! Try 1t! No one
can possibly tell that you darkened
your hair. as it does 1t so naturally
and evenly. You dampen . sponge or
soft brush with 1t and draw this
through your hair, taking one small
strand at time, by morning the gray
hair disappears. and after another ap-
plication or two, your hair becomes
beautifully dark. thick and glossy
Adv.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

Can't Teach an Old Dog New Tricks.
Funny things happen, even on
street cars stated old Dad Bing.
luther day got on one that was
entirely empty, and at the next cor
ner It stopped and let another gent
on He was a middle-aged person
with a far-away look in his eye, and
instead of taking his choice Of seats
he grabbed a strap and hung there.
swayiAg and Hopping like a fresh
caught fish.
I don't aim to be inquisitive, pod
ner,' says /. but If it's fair question.
why don't you set down.
'Why-why-' says he, i could do
that, couldn't 1? But no-alasi it is
too late to change the habits Of life
time. never saw an empty seat be-
fore!'
so saying, he chung and swayed
clear downtown, and went along, just
to look at him. kansas City Star.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
SELF sHAMPooING
With cutIeura Soap 10 Most Comfort
Ing and Beneficial. Trial Free.

Especially II preceded by touches
OF Cuticura Ointment to spots Of dan
druff and t.ching on the scalp skin.
These Supefcreamy emollients meet
every skin want as well as every
toilet and nursery want in caring for
the skin. scalp. hair and hands.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. Ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
|BLAMES CAPTAIN
OF SUNK SHIP
NELYN's COMMANDER HAD Dls.
oHEYD ORDERS AND WAS
OUT or COURSE.
CREW NOT YET ALL LOCATED
State Department Expects Soon to
Receive Data Upon Which to
Base Action--No Chance
for Protest.

Washington. President Wilson said
he had been informed that the cap
tain Of the steamer Evelyn. blown up
by a mine several days ago. had dis
oheyed- Instructions and was out Of
the course he had been advised to
take.
The state department expected to
receive data soon on which to base
its course in the case of the Evelyn's
destruction -
Ambassador Van Dyke at the Hague
was under instructions to investigate
the fate of the Evelyn's crew. Orig
inal reports declare it safe. but sub
sequent unofficial word indicated that
some who headed for the Dutch coast
are missing.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
Little Chance Of Protest.

President Wilson was in possession
of all facts the state department has
as result of a conference with Sec
retary of State Bryan. No definite
procedure, however, was mapped out
While no protests against strewing
mines was anticipated, officials sug-
gested that inquiry might be made
concerning foreign governments steps
to protect neutral commerce in mined
waters.
Little chance Of diplomatic protest
was seen in official circles. To es-
tabifsh the identity of the nation
which sowed the mine is practically
impossible. and probably the most
drastic action the government can
take is civil action through its war
risk insurance bureau, in addition to
suit by the Evelyn's owners.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
Must Hurry Commissions.

+ Secretary of State Power was ad-
vised by Clerk Trimble of the House Of
Representatives that he must hurry to
Washington the commissions of the
congressman who were reelected last
November to the Sixty-fourth congress.
Clerk Trimble wired Secretary Power
to forward the commissions at once,
for unless they are in Washington by
March Mississippi will be technically
without repres entation in the national
congress.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
CUBAN HOTELS BAR JOHNSON
Champion Heavyweight and Retinue
Get Scant Courtesy at Havana
Hosteiries.

Havana, Cuba.-Big Jack John
son, the negro heavyweight champion
of the world, was refused accommoda-
tions by all the leading Havana hotels
when he arrived here from Cienfue-
gos with his white wife and large
retinue.
The champion and his wife then set
out to seek private lodgings.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
Bulletin Of Interest.

Southern or white corn is as good,
in fact, better, than yellow corn, ac-
cording to an editorial bulletin issued
by the agricultural department of Mis-
sissippi, headed by Commissioner Of
Agriculture Blakeslee.
. The bulletin gives some facts and
figures that are of great interest to
every farmer in the south. 1t tells
the food value of white corn as coE
pared with the yellow variety.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
Matter Of Economy

$50 you have given your wife your
word that you will favor votes for
women"
"Yes," replied the man who dislikes
argument.
What are your reasons for doing
so?"
Its cheaper. II l say I'm not In
favor of votes for women. it's liable
to hurt my wife's feelings so that it
will take as much as diamond neck
lace to enable me to square myself
Washington STAR
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
Want MAYORS 10 Cooperate.

The mayors of every town in Mis-.
sissippi are urged by DR.. Willis Wal
ley, chief sanitary inspector of the
board of health, to make special eff.
forts to impress upon all fruit dealers,
proprietors of hotels and restaurants,
groceries, markets and slaughter
houses that their respective places of
business be thoroughly cleaned up and
kept in sanitary condition as pre-
scribed by the state board Of health
regulations.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
Bow Tries 10 KIN PrsmIer.

Lisbon, Portugal Jose Silvas, IA
year-old boy, who tried to assassinate
ex-Premier Alphonse Costa at Oporto,
was examined by the police. He denied
having any accomplices. and said his
sole aim was to get revenge for hav
ing been arrested.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
Horrible Thouqht.

Five-year-old William is given to
asking questions, and always his good
natured mother tries to supply him
with the desired information. One day
after many questions regarding the
deity, William broke brief silence to
remark:
Mother, nobody knows so much
about God as you do. S'posin' you
was to die. who'd tell the other people
what to believer"
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
Thinks seIf Arnv.

Phillipsburg, NJ, John Pedro Of
Allentown. Pa, who thought he was
the Italian army, built barricade of
rails. and of other materials and pre-
pared for a long siege "A posse cap
tured John and took him to inquire
into his sanity.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
Whsn7 NsverI

Representative Henry Of Texas,
apropos Of an international alliance
that had turned out disadvantageous
ly, said:
when will American girls learn
that you can't judge a book by its
title, nor a man by his?"
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

Berlin. Even the family Of Emperor
William was unable to secure bread
without one Of the bread tickets is
sued by the government. This is in
line with the governments program
to conserve the food supply.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
Man FInds CARLOAD 81 EIonr.

Oconomowoc, Wis.When william
Pfeffer awoke recently he discovered
freight car Of -four lying almost at
the door Of his residence. The car
became detached from freight train
and rolled into his yard.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
Troubles for Him.

The big cousin was talking to the
small one. "Buryl," she said. "are you
anxious to be a man?"
Sure am" the six-year-old an
swered promptly.
why? When you're grown UP you'll
Just have peck of troubles"
Il won't" drawled Buryl, confident
ly. when I'm a man / won't have
any troubles. cause I'm goin' to be a
bachelor"
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
Mock MarrIane LenaI.

Binghampton, N. Y.--When John q.
Andrews, rs, learned from the court
that his mock marriage to Miss Grace
Beacham. 10, was legal. he filed suit
for damages against Charles Springer.
who was responsible.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
Build Church In a pax.

Paterson, N. J.-Male members Of
the Cedar Cliff Episcopal Church
turned out in working clothes at dawn
and when dusk fell they had erected
a one-story building next to the church
for future use
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
Diamonds in Arkansas.

During the year 1918 in Arkansas
one diamond washing plant was op-
Grated about three months, and recov-
cred several hundred diamonds, and
the construction of another plant was
practically completed
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

Washington. The department or ag.
riculture has extended the foot and
mouth quarantine in nine states Illi-
nois, Indiana Iowa. Michigan. Penn,
sylvania. New Jersey, New York,
Ohio and Wisconsin.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

Miss Susie v. Powell Of Jackson.
who has charge of the domestic scie2ce
work in connection with the Vic
schools of the state, address, "a the
School Improvement association In Tn-
pelo. The association plans to urge on
the board Of trustees of TupeIo schools
soon the installation of the depart
ment of domestic science, and Miss
Powell's address was along the cub
ject OF this department in the 4i6lis
school
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
Steamer VIII 6 Aboard n Tov,

New York The United Fruit steam
er Santa Marta, which lost her rudder
off Cape Hatteras. has been taken in
tow by wrecking tug. and is being
towed into this port. The Santa Mar
ia carries IS passengers and malls.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

County Superintendent CaIhoon gave
an interesting talk at the Terrey Glenn
ent school. Every one was favorably
impressed. and promised support
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

have no bitter taste In my
mouth. ] am glad to say I
do not need Peruna any
longer, ] am perfectly well.
81 have Reruna in the house
all the time. When | have
\ cold or when l do not feel
well ] take Peruna. We
were all sick with the grip
last winter. We took Peru
ma and it helped US. Peruna
is the best medicine for grip
or colds"
MES; Gus; n. Carlson. Bog aOl. Or.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
When Your Eyes Need Care

Use Murine Eye Medicine. No osmarting--Teeis
Eine-Acts Quickly. Try IL for Red, Weak,
compounded By our Ocudsta-nof sPatent
Mediclne"-but used ia successful Physicians,
Practice for many years. Now dedicated to
Bottle. Murine Eye salvc ID ABepfic Tubes,
30 and b0c-' Write for Book Of che EYe free.
Murine Eye Remedy Company. Chicago. Adv
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
Cnl Ds & EaGRIppE

or doses 66s will break any case
OF Chills e Fever. Colds q LaGrippe;
It acts on the liver better than Gallo.
mel and does not gripe or sicken.
Price 25c.--AdV.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

THE law forbids this kind of dog
on, the cars. sir"
what laws can forbid one kind of
dog?"
THE laws against expectoration.
sir. Your dog is spitz,"
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
a.. natirttIon

Willie Willis What's "satirical
touch,' pa?
Papa Willis-It's the fellow who
borrows money of you and then kids
you about it whenever you meet
Puck.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

The Ladies ofthe Methodist. Baptist
and Christian churdhesa al Lambert
rendered the WoodmGn Of the World q
banquet in appreciation of work in be-
half Of the churches during the year.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

A meeting Of thu farmers and stock
raisers OF Grenada county was held at
the court house in Grenada for the plr-
pose Of organizing alive stock associa'
tion. Fl
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
RUB-MY-TISM

Win cure your rheumatism and all
kinds Of aches and pains-Neuralgia.
Cramps, Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts,
Old Sores, Burns, etc. Antlseptio
Anodyne. Price 25c.-Adv.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

Prot. John Al Donaldson, who has
been isuperintenfent pf the Pontotcc
high school. has, resigned, to take ef-
feet at the close of this term.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
Twin Lambs

New. York. Twin lambs, male and
female, born in Central Park sheepfold
on Washington's birthday, have been
christened George and Martha.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
Visits the Governor.

Andrew L. Todd of Murfreesboro,
Tenn, a member Of the senate Of the
Tennessee legislature, came to Jack
son on legal business. While here
Mr.. Todd visited the state house. cal
ing on Gov. Brewer.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Dean celebrated
the sixtieth anniversary of their we'd
ding in Senatobia. Mr.. and Mrs. Dean
were married in February, 1855. and
have reared large family. All Of the
children were present-C. c. Desp and
H. E. Dean of Leland, ]. T. Dean of
Shaw, Mrs. John L. Hebron OF Jack.
son, o. L. Dean, Hon. ]. T. Dean and
Mrs. e. D. Thompson OF Senatobia Mr..
]. M. Dean is 81 years of age and his
wife 7S.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

According to Upton, Joffre is the
most silent man in the world, consider
ing the noise he makes
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
vox PopuII.

What is public sentiment, par" y
"The capital by the manipulation of
which politicians acquire fortunes"
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
lmporfanf to Mothera


Il always take my wife with me
when buy new hat"
That's considerate."
mo it isn't. II ! buy one by my
self she blames me for the way 1
look in it. If she goes along. blame
her."
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

Excitement was created in Tunica
recently when Judge Alcorn of ClarlKs.
daie discharged the jury which was SIT
ting on a negro murder case. The jury
was out for an airing, when one of
the jurors challenged an attorney for
a jump. He accepted and the contest
began. Other jurors joined In. The
judge appeared and called them into
court. The attorney and one Juror were
fined $40 each. The bailiff was fined
$25 and Gil other jurors SIS each. The
entire jury was discharged and a new
one impaneled.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

ommended kidney remedy In the
world. You'll decide It worth q trial.
when you read this enthusiastic testi-
mony.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

The new Amef ficah nag foF fhs 4Bri
cultural HiEH sqho@ was 1siAaa Nh pel'
ebration OF lWaehinaton's birthday 10
Tunica.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

For some time the Oxford university
has put forth an effort to have a Geld
storage plant erected, and the building
is under construction. The new build
ing will contain separate compart-
ments, for the meats, vegetables,
fruits, eggs and other commodities. It
is also planned to install an ice plant
sufficient to supply the demands OF thu
university.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

The Alcorn and Prentiss County
Joint Teachers Association will meet
at Rienzi, Miss, Feb. 27. The exercises
will begin at 10 a. m. Welcome ad-
dress by ]. r. Depriest. Response, w.
D. Smith.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

All the blood In a mans body passes
through his ueart once in every two
minutes.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

Sometimes 1t is what a person
doesn't say that interests us most.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
Hurt in Burning Home.

During fire which destroyed the
suburban home of Britt Hart, a well.
known citizen, Mrs. Hart, his wife.
met severe though not necessarily dan
gerous injuries. Mrs. Hart was hur-
rying down stairway carrying bur
den of household effects, which she
was trying to save, when several men
bearing heavy piece of furniture un-
Willingly collided with her. She fell
directly in their path, and before they
could check their movements the un-
fortunate woman was tramped upon.
sustaining external bruises.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

They stop the tickle. Deans Mentholated
Cough Drops stop coughs quickly. A pleas
ant remedy-5c at all good Druggists.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

Don't call names; but, on the other
hand, you can aatter any woman by
calling her a firt.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

The GreenvilSe chamber of COM
merce is located in a large and hand
some office. In the offices will be dis
played the products Of the delta, and
information as to property, business,
school facilities desired by home-seek-
ers will be furnished by the secretary.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

Ethelred Landy Sykes died at his
home in Aberdeen. He was So years
old. He was born in Monroe county in
1856, enlisted In the Confederate army
at the age of 15 years at Corinth, With
the Fifth Mississippi infantry.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

Some people would rather die a nat
uraI death than send for doctor
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

Major ]. R. Slattery, engineer in
charge Of the Third district, left va
zoo City for the upper end of his dis
trict to make general and complete
inspection of all of the leyee lines, and
of the new work especially.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

The East Mississippi -Four County
Medical society met at the court house
in Tupelo and one Of the best pro
grams they have ever had was given
The meeting was well attended and
much interest taken in the line Of med
teal societies and literature.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

From the sleet Of the Northland to
balmy Mississippi, twenty Indiana and
Illinois farmers visited Hattiesburg to
make an Inspector for themselves Of
South Mississippi lands with a vew OF
locating permanently.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
Calarrh Of Kidneys
Cured By Pevuna

81 had Ca
'tarrEl Of the
Kidneys and
Bladder. !
Am Very
Thankful
For Peruna.
Feel Well,
My tongue
Is clear, 1
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
Initiate Class Of is.

Initiate Class OF 10.
Shriners Of jackson and others from
distance who are members Of Wa
habi temple, this city. held ceremon-
ial here, when they initiated a class
of Is novices, who came, with the
Shriners and other Masons, on spe-
cial train from Vicksburg, where the
conventions OF grand bodies Of Masons
had been In session. The Ennis mill
tary band of the Mississippi national
guard enlivened the trip. The cere-
moniaI was attended by Shriners from
Memphis, Vicksburg. Meridian
known In Mississippi.
The killing at Leesburg. Ga. Of An
drew Oliver. banker, who appears to
have been short from ambush, recalls
story IN Mississippi in which the de-
ceased was conspicuous. At that time
Oliver was known as L. Harding, ant
operated in Monroe, Lowndes and 9th.
cir counties. he was indicted ia Mon.
roe County on charge OF receiving
0ney under false pretenses. convict
id and sentenced to the penitentiary
While III jail at Aberdeen. awaiting
transportation to The penItentiarg. he
made hia escape.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

We would gladly heap Goals of IRE
on our enemies heads II they would
stand still
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

Hundre rabbits. driven from the
ButtahatcH iver swamps by high
water, are beng killed by hunters in
boats near Steens. Two men in small
rowboat, one handling the oars and
the other welding club. secured SO
to so rabbits in few hours.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27

Prof. Ames of the Holly Springs ex-
pertinent station, and Prof. Mckay OF
the A. & NJ. college, visited Noxapater
and conducted an institute meeting.
At the meeting such subjects as soil,
fertility, live stock, forage crops and
general farm topics were discussed.
All the progressive farmers Of the
neighborhood were present and the
meeting a success. After the speak
ers had finished the ladies served din
ner on the ground and showed the
speakers what it, really means to eat
grown in Mississippi dinner. The
trustees of the Liberty training school
elected Prof. R. P. Russum as prin-
cipal.
State superintendent Of education,
Hon. W. H. Smith, made splendid
address to the students in the state
university. telling them Of the practical
work that a been done and was In
the course construction throughout
the state he present time.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1915-02-27
Taklnn PracautIone.

Mother" said little Bob. who is de-
voted to his tender maternal comrade
but strong in his individual tastes and
fancies, Il like everything you cook
except spinach"
But. DEAR" smiled mother. II never
do cook spinach"
Il know 1t. mother" the little lad
smiled back quantity, "but just said
II 80 you never will."
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-08-02
THE MONEY COST OF
pRevENTAsLE DISEASES

CONSUMPTION alone formerly cost
the United States over si.ooo'ooo.ooO
per year. Three times as many peo-
pie in proportion to population have
this disease in America as do In Eng
land. Wales. Scotland. Sweden. Nor
way or Switzerland. Since the dis
coyery OF the germ by DR.. Koch and
of the improved methods OF proven
ton and cure. Il has been shown that
where this knowledge is applied. 10
Der cent OF the loss from tuberculosis
can be prevented. OF course. the
greatest saving comes from the pre-
yention OF the spread OF the disease
through modern sanitation. but even
In the treatment Of those already af-
flIcted the saving Is large. or the
patients treated in the great Bourge-
mont sanitarium In Belgium In 1903.
70 per cent had returned to their regu-
lar occupations and we're still contin-
uIng their Improvement four years
after leaving the hospital. Germany
has reduced the death rate from con-
sumption over 81 per cent In the Ma
ton and ~ per cent In the army by
applying modern science. Frederick
In. Hoffman. the insurance statistician.
states that the death rate from the
disease In American cities has been
reduced from s1s per 100000 In the
decade OF is72-s2. to 1872 per 100000
In the decade Of 1922. Hoffman
estimated that 100000 lives had been
saved in the United States during the
decade ending 1910 by the scientific
methods applied in combating tubercu
losIs. Placing the value of each life
at 1890. the Conservative figures
usually used. this represents a saving
of s3ao, 100000 to the country.-Dr. A.
c. Ellis Of the University OF Texas.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-08-02
A NATIONAL CREED.

The Chicago Herald suggests the
following as National creed by
which the men. women and children
of America may affirm their Ameri'
canism:
II believe In the United States. one
and indivisible: In her mission as
champion OF humanity-as the friend
OF the weak and distressed; In the sin
sleness. dignity and inviolability OF
Americanship: In the validity OF our
National traditions; In peace with
honor: In friendship with all Nations
that respect our rights. In entanslins
alliances with none: in reasonable
preparation for National defense by
sea and land. in Sinking no sacrifice
needed to hand down In the future the
priceless treasures bequeathed us by
the past: In the necessity OF keeping
the Western Hemisphere free IRON
the intrusions of European institu'
tions and ambitions. In the capacit,
OF free men and self.government' II
the love Of home and country. and II
the unflinching resolution that gov
eminent OF the people. for the people
by the people. shall not perish IRON
tho earth.