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The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-09-17
Agricultural and
( Live Stock Show

i Arrangements are now well
Sunder way for the Tri-County
Agricultural and Live Stock
Show to be held in Tupelo We'd
nesday to Saturday, October 20
Ito %, inclusive. and prospects
bare most flattering for success
sful show, designed along educa-
tional and instructive lines.
y A letter has been received from
Mr.. Ira W. Carpenter. Exten-
nsion Animal Husbandman for
! the State A. & M. College. prom
ising to be on the grounds for
the four days. Mr.. Carpenter
will make a public address at the
grand stand on one of the four
days, and will generally assist in
the Judging and showing of the
live stock put on exhibition by
! the people of Itawamba, Lee and
Pontotoc counties. The manage
ment is also practically assured
that Prof. E. P. Clayton, of the
poultry department of the A. &
IN. College, will be on the grounds
with the chickens of his depart
ment, and a very interesting ex-
hibit is promised. Emphasis
will be laid upon poultry exhibits
generally at the show.
Both the Frisco and Mobile
and Ohio railroads will furnish
an agricultural expert to make
address on one of the show days.
Their names and subjects upon
. which they will speak will be
published in the general program,
which will be out within the
next few days.
Miss Lena V. Bolt, county
, agent for the department of
. Home Economics, will have on
exhibition an elaborate display
for the Club girls of Lee county,
and numerous prizes will be CIV
en- in this department.
County Superintendent of Ed
ucation 7. M. Milan will place
on exhibit a big corn show for
the Lee County Corn Club, and
the annual prizes for the Corn
Club winners will be awarded at
this time.
A nice program of racing will
be arranged for all four days,
open only to resident horses of
the three counties, including
running races and Looping mule
races. Cash prizes will be
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-09-17


awarded the winners. No en-
trance fee will be charged, and
the races will be free for all who
enter from Itawamba, Lee and
Pontotoc counties.
The prizes to be offered for
the different live stock and agri-
cultural entries will be many and
varied, and will be listed in the
programs. Programs will be
ready to be mailed in a few days,
and may be had on application
to Ward Allen, manager, Tupelo.
1t is planned to make the week
a gala one in Tupelo. Special
attractions will be offered at the
local theatres. A fireworks dis
play is planned for one night
upon the grounds. Various
shows, motorcycle racing, para
chute jumping, ETC., will be pro-
vided. Merchandise prizes will
be awarded by the merchants,
and the entire project is receiv.
ing the most enthusiastic sup
port
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-09-17
The Prize Beet


The prize beet of the season
was raised by Dee Mccarthy on
Lon Livingston's farm on the
Belden pike. weighing 123 lbs.
This beet has no rival so far and
is now in the hands of the agri-
cultural department of the Com
mercial Appeal. It was sent to
the Commercial Appeal by Ike
We'll, who is one Of our leading
agriculturists, the paper repro
ducing it by photograph la its
columns. ae
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-09-17
After the Blind Tigers

Monday was one of the largest
court days the city has ever had.
Mayor w. D. Robins was busy
throughout the day trying and
passing sentence in various cases.
The total of the fines for the city
were $1,000. and the Mayor also
sat on the cases as ex-officio
Justice of the Peace and placed
$4,000, additional fines on the de-
PENDANTS. There were forty-two
cases in all.
The authorities have been
knowing for some time that the
illegitimate sale of liquor was go
ing on, and the services Of two
detectives was procured and the
final round up was made Satur-
day night. One negro had been
so bold as to use the Jail as his
place of operation and was
caught selling a quart throug h
the Jail bars. The ayor and all
of the city officials are making a
determined effort to rid the town
of the evils of the illicit sale of
whiskey.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-09-17
Carter-Cobb

Married, in the country home
of Mr.. and Mrs. FL. B. Cobb,
Sept. 8, at 6 p. m, Mr.. Nayman
Carter and Miss Nora Cobb.
Rev. Geo. P. Scott, of Tupelo,
performed the ceremony in a
beautiful and impressive man.
ner. During the ceremony Miss
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-09-17

ROOMS TO RENT---Fur.
nished or unturnished. On
ground floor or upstairs. Hot
and cold water and telephone
free. 322 Franklin Street. "a
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-09-17
Gard of Thanks

We desire through this means
to express our deep appreciation
Of the many acts of kindness and
the attention shown us during
the recent illness Of Mrs. Ment-
eel. Assuring our many friends
that we shall never forget their
kindness, we remain.
Sincerely.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Mentzel.
Coles Hot Blast Heaters make q big
reduction in your coal bill see their
advertisement and guarantee.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-09-17
NO. 26

Grace Gilbert played softly
Loves Old Sweet Song" Af-
ter congratulations the entire
company was invited to supper,
which vas greatly enjoyed by
all present. A FRIEND.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-09-17

FOR SALE-A good typewriter desk,
$500 cash. Apply to Florence Wyhe,
Stantonville phone 127-L. 20
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
GEN. VILLA VIOLATES
HIS PROMISE TO u. S
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

by Carranzistas. The Villa army, which
was overcome at Saltilo, was said to be
falling back on Torreon.
The consul said that three trains bear
ing Nilistas arrived in Torreon yester-
day and that ten other troop trains
We're scheduled to arrive last night The
consul transmitted report which had
reached Torreon that several of the
Villa troop trains, including those bear
ling the larger part of the artillery of
the retreating army. had been aban-
doned.
Military authorities attached consider
able Importance TO the two reverses of
the Villa soldiers. Villa may be near the
end of his resources of munitions If the
Villa force which has fallen back on
Torreon is unable to make a successful
stand at that point it will have to fall
back on Chihuahua. A defeat at Chi
huahua might mean the disintegration Of
the army into rebel bands.
The news which came from Mexico
City was far less favorable to Carranza
An official dispatch from Mexico Cit"
conveyed the informa ton that lOo. 600
persons there are in need of food and are
appealing 10 the Red Cross. One hun
dred and seventy-fiva Americans are said
to have left the Mexican capital since
its occupation by Gen. Pablo Gonzales,
three weeks ago
The Carranza agency last night gave
out a telegram from the constitutionalist
consul at Brownsville denying that SOL
diers of Carranza had participated in the
disorders along the border. He said
strict orders had been given to the SOL
diers of Gen. Nafarrete's command not
to fire across the line under any circum-
stances
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
Police GRAFT inquiry
| CONTINUED BY HAWkEN
Evidence May Not Be Laid Before
Grand Jury Until Next Week.
Higher-ups" Accused.

The mass of evidence of graft in
the police department that has been
collected by Assistant District At
/ torney Hawken probably will not be
presented to the grand jury until next
week. The grand jury met yesterday
after recess. but District Attorney
Laskey had not received a copy of
Mr.. Hawken's report. 1t is expected
he will desire a few days in which to
read it before presenting it to the
grand jury.
Mr.. Hawken examined several more
witnesses yesterday. but the nature
of the testimony would not be dis
closed. 1t is believed. however. that
the testimony offered yesterday was
merely corroborative of evidence al
ready collected.
Despite the delay in getting the
matter before the grand jury. persons
familiar with the investigation stick
10 the belief thSt several higher
ups will he indicted.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
WILSON Will ADDRESS
G. A. R. AT RECEPTION
President Also Accepts Invitation to
Review Parade of
Veterans.

The sound of hammers used by car
penters at work on reviewing stands
along Pennsylvania avenue brought
to mind yesterday that in a little over
two weeks Washington will be enter
taining 10000 members of the G.
A. r.
President Wilson formally accepted
yesterday the invitation to be the
speaker at the reception of veterans in
Camp Matthew G. Emery. the old Cen
, sus Office Building. Tuesday evening.
September %. and to review the parade
the next morning.
Plans are being laid for a reception
OF veterans at the Pension Bureau. The
interior of the court will pe decorated
with flags. The pillars will be draped
with bunting, and the floor of the
court will be given a foreign APPEAR
ance by tn, generous use of rubber
plants and ferns. Pictures of Wash
inGton. Mckinley. and Lincoln will be
given prominence with those of Grant
Sherman, and Sheridan.
Tents will be pitched in the court
to be used as headquarters for the Red
Cross which will care for veterans who
fall sick while in the building.
The Ladies of the G. A. R., an Or
ganization of mothers. wives. sisters.
daughters, ErandauEhters. and nieces
OF soldiers of the civil war and ex-
army nurses. will hold their twenty
ninth convention in Washington during
the encampment. Miss Rose NJ. Seton.
president of U. S. Grant Circle, No. l.
and past president of the Daughters
of Veterans will be the official hostess.
and will make the welcoming address
at the opening of the convention in the
First Presbyterian Church. John Mar
shall Place. between C and D streets
northwest
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09

right side OF his head and had goatee
He delighted in writing Of underworld
life. as was shown in The Deep Pur-
ple." "A Romance of the Underworld
and THE Greyhound"
He once secured the consent Of a Judge
to free a burglar in Sing Sing so he
could study him. The burglar was given
minor part in one of his plays at s1i
nothing about it until the burglar was
arrested for smashing a window in a
Broadway store and stealing some jew
elry.
Roy McCardell has discovered the
greatest strategist In the world in New
Rochelle. This fellow got his salary
raised year ago and his wife hasn't
found 1t out yet.
Arthur Guiterman, the poet. is visiting
in San Francisco. He postcards a
travelogue to a friend In New York that
he has been spending a quiet evening
about Frisco with native son and can
understand now why San Franciscans
come to New York. They come for q
rest.
Spea king of superstitions. a man writes
to the Tribune that whenever any one
mentions the United States army Secre-
tary Garrison raps Wood
Montgomery and Stone are playing
their second year at the Globe in "Chin
Chin" and the S. r. o. signi is out every
night.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
BLAIR LEE INDORSED.
Berwyn Anti-orEa nixatiOn Demo-
Gratis Boost Candidates.

At an meeting of anti-organization
Democrats at Berwyn. Md. Tuesday
evening. presided over by A. J. Sanford.
the following ticket was ndorsed: For
governor. Blair Lee; for attorney general,
William NJ Maloy: for comptroller, Will
IAN L. Copper: Tor clerk of the court
Robert l.. Hall: for county treasurer,
Augustus T. Brooke: for States attorney.
S. Marvin Peach; for sheriff. George S.
Harrison: for county commissioner. Gui
II. Clagett; for house OF delegates. Fred
erick Dallam. Allen W. Maiiery. William
T. Thorne. jr.. and II. Winship Wheat
|ley; for judges of Orphans Court. Will
lam G. Fisher. James H. Heiskell and }.
Henry Murray: for State central COM
mittee. Joseph Addison. Thomas Howard
Duckett. George W. Hardy. r. Hugh
Perrie and J. Jackson Suit: for delegates
to State convention. Lemuel I. Allen. Alan
Bowie. r Walter Brooke. Charles L.
Sweeney and John H. Traband
Jackson H. Ralston was the principal
speaker of the evening. He stated that
he was glad to support such candidates
as H. Winship WheatIey. George w
Hardy. the present sheriff of Prince
George COUNTY. is a candidate for State
central committee. Others who made ad-
dresses Were S. Marvin Peach. H. Win
ship Wheatley. A. J. Brook. Gui II. Clag-
EFT. T. Howard Duckett and William c.
Fisher.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
PROTESTS P. E. P. CO., CHARGE.
Citizen Objects to Paying for Un
used Electricity.

". NJ. Whelan yesterday complained
to the Public Utilities Commission of the
action of the Potomac Electric Power
Company in charging him its minimum
rate of 81 for electric current for his
house at 1892 North Carolina avenue
northeast for the month of August when
the house was closed during that period.
T. l.. Sandoz of 372S Northampton
street. Chevy Chase. in a letter to the
Public Utilities Commission complained
that the Merchants Transfer Company
discriminates in its rates between the
public and the Union Transfer Company,
and asks the commission to investigate
the matter.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
Rev. DR.. Lieberman Will Sing.

The fame of Rev. DR.. Lieberman is
Widespread among Jews of all coun-
tries. and it is expected a large con-
gregation will attend his services to-
day. Rosh Hashono. and Yom kippur
holidays at National Rifles Hall. 916
G street northwest. He has been heard
in the synaGOgues of st. Petersburg
and other large Russian cities and in
London. Paris. and New York. Rev.
DIR. Lieberman is noted as one Of the
greatest Jewish music composers. He
will sing from his compositions. as
sisted by a double choir.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
u. S. ARMS EXPORTS
TO MEXICO IN TWO
YEARS, Sc, 100000

American arms exported into
Mexico now are turned against
American citizens in Texas.
Firearms. cartridges, and
other explosives worth S6,599,304
have been shipped from the
United States into Mexico in
the two years ended June 80.
OF this total s4.599,371 repre-
sents the expectations from the
United States to Mexico for the
last fiscal year.
During the twelve months
ended June so cartridges val
ued at S1,699.271 were imported
by CarranZa, and villa imported
cartridges valued at s612,751.
During the same period Car
rama purchased firearms val
ued at more than s1,200,OO0. ap-
proximately s1,Ooo.OOO more than
purchases of Villa.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
Will Hear Transfer Argument.

Upon completion of valuation of prop
critics of the Washington SRailway and
Electric Company and the Washington
and Maryland Railway Company. the
subject of interchange of transfers be-
tween the two lines at Georgia avenue
and Kennedy street will be given con-
sderation. according to a statement by
the Public Utilities Commission yester-
Gay. The matter was brought up by
William Nick. Clayton. of the Bright
wood Park Citizens Association. who
asked for a hearing on the subject.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09

religious head of the Russian nation. he
should prove a great moral stimulus to
his troops.
At the same time he dispatched his
letter to the grand duke the Emperor
issued the following signed army order:
To-day l have taken supreme COM
mand of all my forces Of the sea, and of
the land forces operating in the theater
of war.
with firm faith in the clemency of
God and with unshaken assurance of
final victory, We shall fulfill our sacred
duty TO defend our country to the last
We shall not dishonor the Russian
land"
Grand Duke Nicholas virtually held
the army in the palm Of his hand. This
popularity. however, did not find re-
Election among the Russian officers.
many of whom he has treated with
marked severity. His punishments of
them have heen swift and hard and
were meted out alike to them and to the
lOwly subaltern. He made absolutely
no distinction between them. An indie
fatiSable worker himself. he demanded
the same from all those about him. Any
one who shirked was sent to the rear.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
WORKERS WILL SEEK FUN.
Electric Employees Will spend Da
mt Glen Echo.

Hundreds of employees of the Washing
ton Railway and Electric and the Poto-
mac Electric Power companies will spend
this afternoon and evening at Glen Echo
on the annual outing of the Washington
Railway Relief Association. A number of
special amusement features. including a
country store will be presented.
The piCnickers will be transported to
the park free on the Washington Rail-
way and Electric cars. Manager l. B.
Schloss. OF Glen Echo. has donated a
liberal supply of complimentary tickets.
j. T. Mofett heads the committee in
charge of arrangements.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
THR0NGS VISIT CARNIVAL.
Special Features Attract Crowds to
Mount Rainier's Fete.

Large crowds are attending the fifth
annual carnival being held in Mount
Rainier for Improvement Of roads and
sidewalks. The committee in charge has
arranged special feature every evening"
The crowds last evening We're entertained
by country store. in which beautiful
ana amusing presents were awarded to
Lucky purchasers of dancing tickets.
Tonight a prize one-step will take place
and the dancers will compete for a pair
Of dancing pumps donated by Mayor
Weber. Friday night will be mardi gras
night and prizes will be awarded to those
in best costumes. Saturday will the
night beautiful and a prize. donated by
the Mount Rainier fire department will be
awarded the prettiest girl on the dancing
pavilion.
The carnival will continue next week
and special feature will take place
every evening. Dancing will be enjoyed
on the pavilion with music furnished by
union musicians.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
Woods School

3ll East Capitol Street. Thirty Years Old.
postal will bring to you new illustrated
catalogue
School Of Civil Service Preraration.
School Of Gregg shorthand.
School Of StenotyIy.
School Of BoOkkCerirs and Accountancy.
School Of English larithmetic. grammar, letter
writing. spelling. writing. commercial law history
and geography.
The deInand fer onr graduates is in excess Of the
supply. Day and evening sessions Telephone Lin
coin IS, but u is better to call
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
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Especial Corrts: ondent Of The Washington Herad.l
New York. Sept. 9.-A dancing fool
that revolves is the latest innovation ir
tango circles. 1t is being constructed al
Murray's and should prove an aid to the
temperance movement
II is admitted by those who have in
vested heavily in the dance halls that
something must be done to keep the
trotters interested this winter or tht
dance craze will disappear like a mist
y Strategy is needed.
The trotteries suffered a severe blow
when the pu1>- learned that a crowd OF
rich parasites loitered in them to ensnare
young girls. The expose was made when
Eugenia Kelly, who is soon to be given
81 .dHo 600 by the courts. was arrested as
incorrigible by her mother.
AL Davis tango fiend. was the man
IN the case. Broadway has heard that
despite the arrest Davis and the girl are
to be married.
Theodore P Shorts and August Bel
mont. with their bales of kale were quite
unable to have a coroner removed from
office in New York. They ran up against
a stumbling block in Gov. Whitman.
Riordan. the coroner accused the COM
pany of culpable negligence in connection
with an elevated road accident that cost
two lives. Shonts and Belmont are the
big men in the ,ompany.
The company's counsel in court de-
clared: Coroner Riordan. I'll drive you
out of office. l am pointing my finger
at you to hold you up to disgrace. You
will hear from this"
The governor dismissed the charges of
misconduct in Office. thus revealing that
Justice is not always dead. even if she
does nap now and then.
Paul Armstrong. who passed on last
week while driving in Central Park is an
example of the opportunity for the writ
ing man in New York. He made a for
tune in a few short years. yet he was
practically unknown when he came here.
Armstrong had varied career.
Dramatist. steamboat captain. sport
writer. friend OF crooks. exile from
Broadway. defendant in a suit for
aGiarism-these We're a few a the roles
he played in his forty-six years of life.
which began in Kidder. Mo. and ranged
from Michigan to Paris.
He was well-known Broadway figure.
He always wore a large felt hat on the
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
Emerson Institute
Established ls52-

ENtdDUsEtI
Affiliated With the Leading Universities.
Next Term Begins sept. 10, 1915.
Six distinct departments Ouer the following
COLLEGE, Observation-Disclosures for all col
leges and Professional scnOols.
GOVERNMENT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for West
Point. Annapolis. Coast Guard
{. - SERtICES-PreraTes for Commissions In
Army. L. 5; Marina orps-
DIPLOMACY-PIeTar1 for the U. 8. Diplomat
and Consular services
LATIN-AMEEICAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. foF
Business and Professional Life in Latin America
PATENT OFFICE-Prepares for Assistant Exam
liner in u. y. Patent Ohice.
New buildings new lighting and heating plants.
increased laboratory and library facilities insure
the comfort of the student and offer opportunities
in 4 manner adequate and thoroughly modern. rus
catalogues address
WINSLOw II. RANDOLPH,
Principah
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
MRS. SAGE GIVES 100000.
Celebrates s7th Birthday with Do.
nations to Charity.

Syracuse. Sept. s.-Checks aggrega ting
$4,000 were received in this city today
from Mrs Russell SaGe.
Mrs. Sage was born in this city, and
for several years past it has been her
custom to make gifts to local institutions
on her birthday. She is 81 today
The following institutions received each
$4,000: The Y. NJ. c. A the Y. W. c. A..
Syracuse Home Association. Onondaga
Orphan Asylum, Good Shepherd Hospital
and Syracuse University.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
Truck Hits Frank Crosby.

Frank Crosby. 4S of 100 f street north
west. Was run over Yesterday by an auto
truck of the German Brewing COMPANY
operated by W. Witte. HOG F. street south
east at Massachusetts avenue and G
streets northwest. He was taken to Cas-
ualty Hospital His condition is serious,
physicians s.ate.:
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
The. Full Purse

Once upon time a chap named Forunatus did kind act
tor Jupiter Juno. Bacchus or some other of those
ancient gods goddesses In for this kindness
rortunatus was given magic purse which
empty No matter how often he spent all the gold pieces
the purse when he opened it the next time it was filled
with gold again
What a help such purse would be in these times!
However. there is Forunat1s purse which every man
and which will pour forth gold according to the
courage and skill and wisdom of each man.
The who would win it must give to his present en-
poymen the best that in him. and he must all the time
prepare himself for something better Just ahead of
every man and every boy and every girl some other
individual who will day be advanced or drop ,ut of
the This will make vacancy which the best quail
fed person will fill
Get ready to FIJI that vacancy and when your chance
comes. fill it BETTER than it was ever filled before
When you feel that you are prepared for better lob
co AFTER IT. Read the opportunities in the Want Col
of this newspaper every day. If you don't see there
anything which fits your Abilities ADVERTISE in the Want
Columns yourself Tell the 10000 readers of The Wash
ington Herald what you do and how well you can do
it. There job somewhere just suited to the capabily
OF every man. every boy every womaa. and every girl
Dont be satisfied with what you doing now if YOU
believe you WORTHY of something better
And when you are ready. phone Main 1900 and I'll help
you to LAND IT.
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The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
Ddul Institute

tTormerly Washington Seminary
MRS. NANETTE B. PAUL. LIZ B.. President.
From kindergarten to college: vo-
-ational training; pre-legal and
D. :ctical business course: studio
classes; English and French kinder
sartcn and grade work for boys and
girls. Address 21O7 Street N. w.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-09
ACCOUNTANCY

Employed men may better prepare
for business without interference with
regular duties Previous knowledge OF
bookkeeping not required.
COURSES OFFERED.
/. Fundamentals of Accountancy.
.. Shorter Course in Accountancy.
3. Business Administration.
4. Professional c. P. A. Course.
s. Cost Accounting.
6. Law for Business Men.
Call or write for free bulletin.
THOMAS w. WALTON. Director,
Washington School of AccouQtancy.
Y. n. c. A.. 1874 G st. N. W.