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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-04-12
NOTICE.

In the matter of the petitions of
M. Mccullough and others to or
ganize Good Roads District and
to issue bonds for the construction
of Good Roads.
Notice is hereby given, as re-
quired by the order of the Board
of Supervisors of Lincoln County,
Mississippi, that such Board in
vites sealed bids for printing and
lithographing the good road bonds
ordered issued at its regular April,
1916, meeting.
Such bids to be filed with the
undersigned Clerks of this Board
on or before IL O'Clock M. on the
First Monday in May, 1916.
The board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
R. w. McNair, Clerk.
Brookhaven, Miss,
April IL, 1916.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-04-12

The legislature has appropriated
$40, 900 to buy machinery to crush
limestone for use of farmers as fer
tilizen The use of lime will add
largely to the yield of clover and
lespedeza.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-04-12

z. A. Brantley, of Philadelphia,
Neshoba county, who made the
race last year on the Bilbo ticket
for supreme court clerk, has been
appointed to the new Office of Fish
and Game Commissioner.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-04-12

The committee did not keep a
close tally on the men who ran
without opposition and, conse-
quently were nominated. These
were Doc Sartin, city tax collect
or; E. M. Bee, alderman from the
second ward; Sam Abrams, alder
man from the fourth ward E. Nc
Cormick, alderman from the city
at large.
W. H. Seavey, H. c. Greenwood,
c. ]. Kees, Claude Hoffman and ].
M. Wood were chosen as members
of the city Democratic Executive
Committee.
SAL votes were cast in all at the
election.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-04-12

Mississippi in the final State con-
test.
Mr.. Ritchey' S numerous friends
here will expect to see him again
victorious, especially since the ora
tion delivered on Progressive
Mississippi at Hattiesburg has
been so highly commended, not
only for the subject matter it con-
tanned but the manner of its elo-
Quent delivery.
It will be of further interest to
state that Mr.. Ricthey contem
plates the study Of law as his life
work. He is All alumnus of the
Brookhayen Public School,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-04-12
Toq Up, Men, For Easier!

all the necessary Gxngs! This have made specially OF
$1,000 500 Suits They made by the best aos the country
Have style and dash of the $500 models Come and take
We sell Sho Bros, Kshbaum and Kuppenheime Our stock
and resh We have sze New Anow Collars Eclipse
and arrow Shirts oeproo Socks Hnan Wakov Shoes. You
gwen you have the best Come look today
We guarantee satisfy.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-04-12

Money spent for good roads or
any permanent improvement is not
sxpense-it's profit.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-07
GREAT ARMY BILL
PASSES CONGRESS

Washington, Aug. 7.--Carrying
$267.597,000, the general appropria-
tion bill today was reported to both
branches OF congress by the house
senate conferees.
The largest previous army appro-
priation was $101, 200, 900. made last
year.
Several fights loom up as the re-
suit Of the conferees' report.
Foreign pay will be allowed SOL
diers and guardsmen only II they act
ually cross the Mexican border. Sem
ator Reed will fight to re-include his
provision for the extra pay for all
border patrols.
An amendment Is made to the ar
tlcles OF war so retired Officers may
criticize the department or former
superlors This Is declared to be
Congressman Hays joker. to make
possible an attack on General Leon
ard Wood BY former Adjutant-Gen-
eral Ainsworth In the now famous
Wood-Alnsworth feud.
Two million dollars Is provided for
getting excused guardsmen back
home from the border
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-07
CHICAGO SUFFERS
FROM HEAT WAVE

Chicago, Aug. 7.--Another day OF
heat suffering struck the middle west
today, Relief from the torrid wave,
which started last Saturday and has
already taken many lives since then,
Iis promised by tomorrow. The mer-
curry reached 95 Sunday.
Chicago's toll of death from the
heat wave Sunday is ten. Seven
were drowned and three overcome.
Half million persons. 1t was esti-
mated went swimming here yesterday.
Some of the beaches had temporary
hospitals set up on the sand and these
were kept busy not only in revlving
persons rescued from drowning, but
also In helping victims of slight heat
prostratlons.
Five other cities reported high
temperatures, II was 96 at Con-
cordia. Kas., Cincinnati, Des Molnes,
Fort Dodge, Iowa and st, Paul, 1t
was a trifle cooler on the border. In
ri Paso the mercury registered "a
and SS at San Antonio, c.It
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-07
ATTACK IS
CHECKED AT vERDUN

Paris. Aug. French fire check
ed two violent German attacks on the
northeastern front Of verdun last
night, the war office announced today.
The Germans were repulsed on the
sectors of Thiaumont, vaux and Chap
tire. before they were able to de-
bouch from their positions.
The Germans first launched an at
tack against Thiaumont work. fol-
lowing artillery preparation. French
screen fire caught the Teutons. who
were thrown back upon their own
works.
In the vaux-Chapitre wood Ger
man blow, which had been expected
because OF Sundays heavy lombard
ment, fell at 1880 last night. The at
tack was completely stopped by
French machine gun screen fire.
On the Somme front intense ar
tillerying occurred last night. Many
air 'combats occurred In the region
yesterday, Three German planes were
brought down. Three others, badly
damaged, fell behind the German
lines, Two German captive balloons
were destroyed. N9s
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-07
TROLLEY
MEN AGREE TO
MEDIATE STRIKE

New York. Aug. 7.--Conductors
and motormen OF the New York Rail-
ways company today ratified the
agreement reached yesterday by rep
resentatlves OF the employers and
union officials looking toward a set
tlement OF the car strike which has
tied up all lines In Manhattan and
other boroughs. This is regarded as
forecasting a final settlement OF the
strike before night. A formal meet
ing at which all lines are to be rep
resented Is set for four o'clock.
Union men declare one OF the terms
under which ratification was agreed
upon was recognition OF the union,
All OF the employees OF the INTERIOR
ough Rapid Transit company (the
subways) will receive a temporary
increase In pay OF 81 per day Begin
ming yesterday. 1t was announced to-
day.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-07
HUGHESSAYS
LABOR IS
SACRED
Americanism and Labor Pre-
lection Are Emphasized to
Detroit Workers by Repub-
ican Presidential Nominee

Detroit, Aug. 7.--Republlcan Nom.
inee Hughes first appeal for votes
ON his campaign for the presidency
was a plea for Americanism. expires.
sion OF a hope OF get-together spiri,
OF cooperation between capital and
labor. and Endorsement OF national
movement for welfare Of American
workers.
The nominee spoke the first OF his
campaign talks In a stiflingly close
room at the Hotel Pont Chartrain, tc
a committee representing welfare
workers OF every factory In Detroit
There were more than hundred per.
sons who crowded In and mopped
their faces In the blisterlng heat be.
tween handclaps for the nominee. II
was quite a demonstration. consider,
Ing the heat. and II followed a real.
ly unusual outpouring OF the public
early In the morning to greet the
G. Q. p. asplrant for. sidential hon.
ors as he passed through the streets
In an automobile.
Democracy cannot stand strife be,
tween capital and labor. Hughes told
the welfare workers.
1--WE are not laborers or capitalists
he continued. 1--WE are all American
citizens"
The welfare workers we're introduc.
ed to Hughes by ]. NJ. Eaton, OF the
Cadillac Motor company. He explain.
ed how the big manufacturers in De,
troit had organized branches for free
medical attention to their employees
free legal advice and had planned
recreation places and nourishine
meals for them.
Detroit takes the lead in a great
many things. but there is nothing in
which Its advance is more important
than in this welfare work." said
Hughes. in responding. There is
nothing In which personally take
a greater interest than this. The
United States was not founded for
production--it was founded to equal
opportunity to all for life, liberty and
the pursuit OF happiness. II is an
awful mistake to think Of the man
through whose work the production
is made possible as a mere unit OF
Continued on Page 4.)
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-07
FRISCO POLICE GET
\" BOMB EVIDENCE

San Francisco, Aug, FINDING OF
what Police Chief Matheson says may
be aluminium dust may forge another
link In the chain OF evidence against
the five persons charged with MUIR
der In connection with the prepared
ness parade bomb outrage The dust
was discovered early today in the
basement In the home OF Edward No
Ian, one of those under Indictment
II has been sent to the city chemist
for analysis. s fN& w
Mixed with nitrolglycerine. alumni
um dust adds one-thlrd to the ex-
plosive power Of a bomb, Matheson
announced today, that he had
strengthened the evidence against
Israel Weinberg, jItney driver,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-07
NO RELIEF FROM THE
EASTERN HEAT WAVE

Washington. Aug, AFTER whiting
a couple Of collars and almost melt
ing away from his task, the gentle
man in charge of weather prognos-
ticating announced dolefully today
that mo important change to lower
temperature is indicated"
He modified. this Just bit-to be
on the safe side-by announcing that
showery weather is probable" to-
night in the lower lake region and
thence east to New England. also
in the south Atlantic and east gulf
states; II showers do come It will be
somewhat cooler thereabouts. he OPP
ined.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-07

New York. Aug. o. Belief among
city officials. street car heads and
labor officials that the street car
strike would be ended today entered
a certainty late this afternoon.
Police officials were so confident
the agreement reached between union
leaders and President Shontz OF the
green car" system, would be rati-
fled that policemen were told they
could expect to resume interrupted
vacations beginning tomorrow. This
forenoon only 655 out Of the normal
2,404 cars on American systems Of
the city were operating. Right Of
the men to unionize. not formal rec
ognitlon OF the Amalgamated Asso-
citation of Street Railway employees,
Is understood to be the chief point
agreed upon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-07

RO()MAN|A| IS
COLD TO THE
ALLIES
British Failure to Threaten
Berlin, and Roumania' SIN
difference to Allied Diplo-
mats Create Optimism

Berlin, Aug. Failure Of the
British to make any important head
way In their great offensive on the
Somme front, and fresh defeat for
allied diplomats in Roumania, have
inspired the German public with con-
fidence.
Reports from Bucharest and Vienna
indicate the Balkan Situation In
again satisfactory to the central
powers. Reports from Stockholm
declare keen disappointment is felt
in Petrograd over the failure Of the
allied diplomats latest maneuvers at
Bucharest.
Satisfied that they could not in
duce Roumania to enter the war, the
allies attempted another coup In the
negotiations just closed. They ask
ed that Russia be permitted to send
troops through Roumania to invade
Hungary. thus evading the Carpath-
Ian mountain barrier. Russia guar
anteed to defend Roumania from at
tack should Austria declare war on
Roumania.
Hating Of the Russian advance in
the southeast and the allies failure
to break through the German lines
in the west. were factors that aided
Germany greatly at Bucharest.
The allies have practically dis
continued their efforts to win Rou-
mania's favor.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-07
TO MEDIATE
RAILROAD
TROUBLE
Commissioner Hangar, Of the
Federal Board Of Concil-
iation, Ananges a Getting
Together Of Both Parties

New York, Aug. Through the
efforts OF Commissioner q. w. Hang
ar OF the federal board OF mediation
and concillation. representatives oi
the swi,chmens Union OF North Am'
erica today agreed to arbitrate their
demands for an eight-hour day. time
and one-half for overtime. and In
creased wages. s. E. Heberling. pres.
ident OF tho swltchman's union. repre-
scented the employees and Horace Bak.
or. General manager OF the Queen &
Crescent railway lines, represented
the i3 different affected roads.
The mediation board cannot act
until the vote Is announced tomorrow.
but II will offer It's services immedi-
ately thereafter. upon request OF
either side.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-07

Philadelphia, Aug, THE threat
ened attempt to tie up Phlladelphia's s
street railway system was begun early
today when 500 car men--members
of the Amalgamated Association OF
Electric and Street Railway Employ
es--entered the strike because the
traction company refused an increase
in wages and recognition OF the un-
Ion. BY 8 o'clock this afternoon at
least one thousand one-third the
entire force OF car men In this city
are expected to have quit.
"Let there be order and rely upon
the public to help us with a Just
fight" was the order OF President
Flynn OF the local union, sent to every
barn by messengers. 44
Thousands OF workers today wait
ed In vain for cars to carry them to
work, Transportation was slow and
while many cars seemed to be In op-
Grafton at s o'clock they were all
crowded.
1--WE will have $500 men with us
by tomorrow and not even a subway
train will be running" declared Flynn
early today to the United Press. I'm
AS hours this number will be swelled
by 1000 more and there will not be
a car running"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-07
ONE OF EVERY FIVE GASES
FATAL IN INFANTME PARALYSIS

New York. Aug. There were
l45 new cases OF infantile paralysis
reported In New York in the last "a
hours, health officials announced
Forty-four deaths occurred. These
figures bring the total cases to 5.16S
and the total deaths to 1.143.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-07
QUAKER CAR LINES
TIED UP BY STRIKE

Philadelphia. Aug, THE strike
OF Philadelphia car men, which up
TO noon appeared tame on the sur
face, assumed a more serious aspect
this afternoon when Il became known
that 5000 non-union motormen and
conductors had agreed to attend a
meeting of the strikers tonight
But few lines were seriously hamp-
cred this afternoon as result Of the
walkout.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-07

Springfield. ILL.,, Aug. THE first
adult death In Illinois from infantile
paralysis was reported today from
Lovington. Moultrie county. It was
that OF Miss Alma Cateau. A death
also was reported at Loda, Iroquois
county.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-07

Minneapolis. Aug. with flour
advancing 20 cents barrel during
last week, the price Of bread was in
grave danger OF soaring, local bak-
ers declared today. Flour sells al
$6.75 barrel today as compared
with s6.05 week ago. The increase
in the price of wheat during the
past seven days is responsible for the
rise. While there was no advance
In the price of grain today, the high
mark OF s1.41 a bushel for September
wheat was maintained. Last week
the grain sold for $1.27.
With every cent advance in wheat
flour increases five cents a barrel.
II wheat climbs higher. bakers will
ether Increase the cost Of the or
dinary l2-oupce loaf. or make small
er loaves they announced.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs, c. Pritchard left this
for Portland,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-07

Washington. Aug. Further OPP
timism was reflected In administra-
tion circles today over the threatened
railroad strike situation, when II was
isarned that the switchmen involved
probably would sign an agreement
before night. accepting arbitration.
A definite report thereon from
Commissioner Hanger OF the federal
board OF mediation and concillation
now at New York Is expected soon.
Preliminary word from him indi'
Gates that the switchmen are the only
ones thus far to reach decision. but
President Wilson and others watch
ing developments continue optimis-
tic as TO the outcome.
New York. Aug. 7.---Grimly de-
termined. leaders OF the 100000 un-
Continued on mage ~
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-07
.SLAv ARMIES
HURLED At
L[MBERG
Terrific Drive on the Eastern
Front Increases in Fury
as Russians Press German
Line Westward IN Caicia

London, Aug. Terrific fighting
on the eastern front where new
battles are developing overshadow
the struggles in France and Fiand-
ers today.
Without moments halt In their
new drive on Lemberg, the Russians
are hurting troops forward in cease
less attacks on the west bank Of the
river Sereth. south Of Brody. An Of
ficial statement issued at Petrograd
today reported capture Of strongly
fortified Austro- German positions IN
this region, representing further
advance toward the eastern Galicisn
city. The German war ONCE an
nounced the Russians are continu-
ing their attacks without cessation.
and are also attacking the Austro-
German lines east Of Koyel.
The reinforced Austrol German ar
mics in the Carpathians continue to
press back the Russians. r. WAS o.
|ficialiy admitted at Petrograd.
The German war once announced
the capture Of the Plaik and Der
|eskovata heights In the eastern tip
OF the Carpathians.
In the western war theatre, the
most important news Of the day was
the German official claim that the
French have abandoned their at
tacks on Thiaumont ridge, northeast
OF verdun without obtaining any sue
cess.
The official reports from the Ger
man and British war offices regarding
engagements on the Somme front to-
day were contradictory. London
claims repulse Of all German attacks
and tho Germans claim the recapture
of trench portions taken by the
British,
Petrograd, Aug. Tn the face OF
most stubborn enemy resistance. the
Russians continued their advance on
Lemberg and have captured strongly
fortified Austrian positions south OF
Brody. it was officially claimed today.
The newly gained ground is in the
region Of zvyjln-K -Kostianiec, and Rem
iuv, where the cars troops scored
marked success In Saturdays fight
CONTINUED on page ~
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-07
NATIONS BAKERS
CONSIDER HIGHER
PRICE FOR BREAD

Salt Lake City. Aug. with 10
cent bread an issue. the 18th annual
convention OF the National Associa-
tion Of Master Bakers opened here
today. About 1900 bakers from all
corners of the country were in at
tendance. All past presidents Of the
organization met in executive session
this afternoon. A "get-acquainted"
reception will be held tonight.
Chicago Aug. z. 80 Prospects of
general increase in the price Of
bread throughout the country were
considered today by the Chicago
Startling advance in the price of
flour is responsible. This followed
sensational advances in the wheat
market due to black rust and storm
and heat damage throughout the
northwest.
Flour has advanced $3.50 a bar
rel in the last month";" said ]. w.
Eckhart. president Of the Eckhart
Milling company. here today. "It is
now selling for $6.25 against s4.T5
a month ago. II there is no change
in the wheat situation soon, It will
go a dollar higher"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-30
Give UP TRESSES.
Recruits in WOman's Hospital
Corps First Get Hair Cut.
as in AIl-Even the Grave Dig
gers Are Women.

London. Oct. 30.-Twentyfive sets
of female tresses were laid on the
altar of war hygiene and efficiency
here today.
The locks, in various stages of lux
uriousness were owned by members of
the Scottish WOmens hospitals who
are going to Russia for ambulance
and hospital work. The women will
aid the Sefbians fighting in the Ru-
manian Dobrudja.
The Honorable Evelina Haverfield
one of the party, suggested that long
hair would not make for efficiency in
the work to come. Consequently and
without a rurmur, the twenty recruits
paid visit to the barber and emerged
tnessless
Two field hospitals and a transport
motor service, equipped and establish
ed by the Scottish Womens orSaniza-
ton, completely stated by women, are
now with the Serbians. There are
seventy-five women in all. None has
long hair. They are absolutely indie
pendent of male aid. They even dig
the graves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-30
in BOURBON TRAIN
Democratic Orators Will Rush
Thru Kansas.
Senator Thompson One of the
Main Attractions.

Special Democrat trains filled with
orators will rush thru Kansas during
the closing week of the camraign, ac-
cording to announcement made today
at Democrat headquarters in the
Throop hotel. Kansas, it was an
nounced. is regarded as safely in the
Wilson column and the special train
idea will be put izto effect principally
to urge the election of the Democrat
state ticket.
Details for the special have been ar
ranged already At o'clock Wednes-
day morning, November /, the first
special will leave Wichita. w. c.
Lansdon, candidate for governor, and
his associates on the state ticket, HUI
bert Lardner, state~chairman Senator
w. H. Thompson, and a number of the
leading Democrat orators of the state
will be on the train. Brief stops will
be made in the following places:
Towanda at SIS a. m; Eldorado,
9:1S a. M; Rosalia, 1918 a. m; Eu-
reka. 11:07 a. m; Toronto, 1917 p.
m; Yates Center 1903 p. m; Piqua,
1:40 p. m; lola, 2:10 p. M; LaHarpe
2:37 p. m; Moran. 3:17 p. M; Bron-
son, 1888 p. m: Uniontown, 4:02 p
M, Redfield. 4:25 p. M; Fort Scott
ABS p. m, Pittsburg, p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-30
SUPREME COURT CASES
Decisions One Week Earlier on Ac-
count of Election.

The supreme court will clean up its
November docket a week early this
year. The action is the result of the
approaching election and a desire to
clean up the docket that lawyers and
members of the court may spend cleo
ton day at their homes.
Many out of town lawyers are in
Topeka today to argue cases before
the supreme court. The November
docket is heavy and the entire week
will be devoted to argument of cases.
Under the rules of the court cases are
presented the first week in each
month, except August and September.
Decisions are handed down the Satur-
day following the first Monday of each
month. For November, the court ad-
Vanced the date for hearing cases and
notified attorneys representing liti-
giants before the court. AS a result of
the change, all cases will be heard this
week and decisions will be handed
down next Saturday-a-week in ad-
vance of the regular date.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-30
HECKLE DRY SPEAKER
Hanly Jumps From Platform anu
threatens Man Who Interrupts.

Dover. n J., Oct. 30--Hecklers
were active today in Newark, where
the Prohibition special train made an
carly stop on the last lap of its 20, 900
mile campaign journey J. FRANK nan
ly, the presidential nominee, was IN
terrupted so frequently by one man
that he abandoned his speech, stepped
out into the crowd and warned him to
be quite or leave. The man left. He
had taken offense at Hanly's declara-
ton that Charles E. Hughes had no
program or issue.
You take this stand and tell us a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-30
KILLS GIRL AND SELF
Rejected Lover Shoots Sweetheart in
Cigar Factory Before Crowd.

Chicago, Oct. 30.-James Pentfs. "a.
was carried into the city hospital here
dying and on the stretcher with him
lay the body of his sweetheart Tillie
Poppel, 81, dead by his hand when
he shot her after walking to work
with her today and then turned the re-
volver on himself. Miss Popped is
said to have rejected Pentis as sutton
The shooting took place in the cigar
factory where the girl worked. Doz-
ems of girls witnessed the shooting.
Spectators said that after shooting
himself thru the @emple, Pentis placed
the gun IN the dead girls hand.