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Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27
CONTEST FOR TRUSTEE.
Montgomery and Hall Beth Claim
Right 70 the Office.


There were no more fresh develop
ments in the situation caused by the
qualification OF W. A. MONTGOMERY
al prison trustee from the First Dis
trtet by Gov Brewer. and his eleventh
hour appointment IN Col. Moutxom-
ery's stead Of J. Peyton Hall Of Jack
son TO the position. which the governor
held was vacant Both Col. Montxor-
cry and Mr. HAH hold commissions.
the one signed BY the incoming ro--
ernor. literally and physically in sight
Of all the people and the other by the
outgoing executive. within an hour os
the expiration OF his own commission.
Col Montgomery claims the Office to
be his b. right OF election. and does
not take kindly to the Intervention OF
such little obstacle a. a consultation
al and statutory barrier. and does no.
believe that he owes the state any
money. Notwithstanding the courts
agreed Judgment against him. He has
already entered upon his duties and al
the very time that the commission to
Mr.. Hall was issued he was looking
after official duties. along with his coll
leagues
Mr. Hall meanwhile is quietly pur.
suing the even tenor OF his ordinary
rounds OF commercial activity. and
preparing TO take the field. though IT is
apparent that it will be necessary to
invoke the civil court before the mixup
is settled So far as could be learned.
no steps ahd as yet been initiated in the
courts. and Just what shape this will
take. whether by Injunction. mandamus
or quo varranto. is not stated.
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27
FARM AGENTS MEET.
harvesting ard Other Topies Dts-
cgssec A. Tupelo.

TuPelo--Ia order that the farm sx-
tension work in North Mississippi may
Be q lie creates; benefit 70 this sec
tion. a meeting Of c0unty dsnOnstrz-
tiou agents vas held here Jan. - 70
continue three days. for the purpose OF
planning an efficacy program for
1916.
R s Wilson. STATE agent of farm
demonstration forces c. A Cobb. as
sistznt state agent. and P H. Sanders,
leader in pig club work. al Of whom
are located at the A. & NJ College.
we're scheduled 10 be here and assist
in working out the program for tia
coming year. J. ". Willis OF Grsu-
ada district agent for North Missis.
sippi. and other district agents. aided
in the work
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27
sriSb:ins FER Congress.

Senator ". P. Stribbling Of Lowndes
county is being congratulated by his
legislative colleagues upon his report
ed determination to announce as .
candidate for congress from the First
Mississippi district. Senator strib-
bling is a native OF Itawamba county,
but has lived and practieed his profee-
sion in Lowndes for number OF years,
and is well known throughout every
county. He realizes that he will have
to pit himself against ''Zeke" Gambler,
one Of the strongest AID most popular
men in the First district.
II is expected that the campaign will
open up early this year.
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27
5ilho Goes To Work.

The Bilbo gubernatorial administra-
ton. after the pomp. formality and OBJ
servanee OF the amenities Of Inauxu-
ration. got down TO its first taste OF
official life.
When Gov. Bilbo entered the execuL
tive department on the morning OF Jan.
10. II was to find Private Secretary
Buck keeping the crowd Of first-hand
callers entertained. pending the ar
rival Of the governor. and the counte-
nance OF the young governor was beam
ing with good nature. while his greet
ing was Just as hearty and outspoken
as when he was -iust Bilbo." as one
OF his callers expressed IT,
Before leaving the department for
the last time. Gov Brewer, with the s.
sistance Of his office staff. had cleared
the tables and desks. and the new gov
ernor found everything in first rate
order. as had been the case when he
entered the executive mansion a few
days ago.
Gov Bilbo realizes that the eyes Of
the state are upon him. and has pledg-
ed himself to make Mississippi the
best governor she ever had" and he
has already shown that he is ready
and anxious to sidestep factionaI lines
and be the governor Of all the peonlA
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half plat Of water add or Bar Run. o
s-1Au box Of Berbo Cssmpo1zd. and o. 0i
-iyeerire- Apply 70 the hair twice q week
until !; becomes the desired shade Any drug
<tst can put this up or yoa can mix Il a.
hocse a. VcrT little Cost l. wil1 Gradually
dArkea streAksd, f.sied grzy hair and re-
moves dA16ruS- Il Is ezesIlens for faIlizz
hair ard vii make hArsh hair sofs and glossy
Il vii not color the scalp. "a nut sticky o
grezsy AID does 1os rub oG-AdE
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27

President Of !. l. & C. Makes Several
Recommendations

ne-SfnHllnGsttofA
Columbus.-The legislative report of
the Industrial Institute and College In
pamphlet form mas been forwarded 10
jackson for the use of the members Of
the legislature TO aid them in the con-
siceration Of the appropriation bill for
the support and maintenance Of the In
stitution- The report is very exhaust
I've and goes into detail discussion Of
the colleges needs.
President Whitfield in the course
Of the report makes several very in
portant recommendation. one OF
which is the establishment Of a teach
ers home on the campus. He points
out the need Of such an equipment
saying tha; 1t Is essential TO the best
efficiency Of the institution and II,
corps Of instructors.
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27
BREWER is WELCOMED.
Former Governor and Family Are Back
at CtarksdaIe.

Ciarksdale.-Upon the arrival OF the
ram bearing Gov. Brewer and his
family here big demonstration in NJ.
honor took place.
An enormous crowd. accompanied nv
ofass band. congregated a, the sta.
lon long before the train was due
"nen the train arrived a general
shout of welcome greeted tho ,orma-
so'ernor OF the state as he stepped off
ene steps OF the chair car. His f.r.
vas "reathed in smiles as be saw th.
welcome Of his fellowcitizens bach -
me town from which he journevea -
me governors chair four year. s-o
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27
A PerpIexrna Question.

A Cornell professor and his wife
were entertaining at dinner a few
weeks ago. In the midst Of the gayety
at table a child's voice was heard com
ing from the floor above
Mother he cried.
What is #. Archie she asked.
There's only clean towels in the
bathroom. Shall | start oneT-Har-
per's Bazaar.
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27
Shocking.

They tell me Dubhs is il tssS
pftaL What happened to him.
Oh. he saw a piece Of virs -
IN the street and tried to psek 4.
res. and them
He discovered that tie vi. d
busy
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27
Like 5uIlcinc a Houx.

Could you plan q coll-
gown
-Oh, 1 have frsqusntil
those dollar dresses Whea -
to make 'em. however. the k1s
usually runs away over that
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27
silense 0. eels-n.

cook-Housecleaaing Is q terrible
tine
HOok-fes: and any complaints re
suit IN yogr den being cleaned first
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27
STOP THAT HACKING COUGH.

Mansfield formerly Hungarianl
Cough Balsam heals the fnHamed and
lacerated membranes and qui.ts the
tickling nerves that lie underneath the
infected portions Invaluable for b
hies- Price sc and 5oc--Adv.
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27

Brown-Ignorance of the law Ell.
cuses no one.
Smith-Quite so. II is much better
to be rich and hire good lawyers
Life
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27

There is no age limit for generals
in the British army. the only standard
being efficiency.
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27

DEATH LuRKs IN A WEAK HEART,
% on nrst symptc1S use "Renovine"
and be cured. Delay and pay the awful
penalty. "Renovfne" Is the hearts
remedy. Price Sl.c0 and 50c.-Adv.
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27
Official Changes.

Official Changes.
There were a few changes on the
second floor in the auditors anu treas
urer's offices. the new heads taking
charge and designating their assist
ants.
In the auditors department Auditor
Wilson announced as his stan W. J.
Miller as deputy and Frank c. Nelson.
Yancey D. Lott. Writ Johnson and r
G. Wilson as clerks.
In the revenue agents department
Stokes V. Robertson succeeded J. c
Johnstone In charge. and was busy get
ting bearings Robertson has de
clared that il the Legislature sees NJ
10 put his office on salary basis he
will ofer no protest. but will discharge
the duties just the same as though a
big fee account showed behind every
action. or every old account recovered
70 the state or any county Of the state.
Miss Gertrude Butler. who for the
past four years has been confdinetial
clerk TO the governor and a most com
petenr and p2instaking young lady.
LEFT for Clarksdale. where she will re
sumo her former position as steaogra
pher and clerk 10 Earl Brewer. attor-
ney and counseiOr-atlav. who will re
sumo his practice and home in tha,
city.
Lieutenant Governor Russell took
the office at the noon hour. succeed.
ing GoyernOr-elect Bilbo. who was a
private citizen for "a hours.
Successor to S. a. Witherspoon.
washington.-Judgs ". ". venabIe
successor TO the late Representative s
A. Witherspoon Of Mississippi, repre-
sentirg the Fifth District OF Missis
sippi. was sworn In as member OF
the House Considerable national in
terest has been shown in Judge yeua
ble's election. IS Il Is shown to be the
result OF direct issue In the prepared
ness issue He opposed the little na~y
principles Of his predecessor. while
Representative Witherspoon's secre
tary ran for the seat in Congress or
exactly the same ideas as those held
by his former chief
Governor Brewer. whose term endet
at noon Jan is. sent in his final mes
sages- One message suggests the re
pair Of the old capitol building. an
other gives account OF contingent funS
expenditures. and the third asks re
endorsement Of the $4,000 deficit il
the Panama-Pacinc Exposition fund.
A food OF bills was introduced IL
both branches OF the Legislature. co,
ering wide variety OF topics.
Speaker Conner announced the an
pcintment Of a number OF standin.
committees in the House. completin:
the list OF committee assignments fol
that bodv-
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27
ne.hod.

Brown-Is Jones strictly neutral.
Mrs Jenks-Yes. he sides with
whoever he's talking with,
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27

art is long quoted the moraIizer.
Yes rejolned the demoranzer.
but most artists are short
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27

Customer-Got any fresa = 4.
Grocer-No: ! gave asA
calendar I had this nornI
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27

English colonies total i3.002.3zI
square miles in area. with . popuIa-
tioa of 3ss. .o65, ,035.
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27

One man. one vote. Is the fred prin
ciple In France
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27
Ec-Zene Kills Eczema.

Let us prove t. Accept no substitute. II
your Druggist does not have It. writ. "a
Ee-Zese Co.. St. Pzal. Mnn.-Adv.
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27
AseetEcTEp coLo

b often followed By pne..-s {
fore Il IL too late take Lai
dine Tablets Gives pron -
cases Of Coughs. Colds. IA y"
Headache. Price 25e--Aat
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27

We admire a self-made man whe
does not boast of his Job.
Oxford eagle., 1916-01-27

To get d run for your H0'''
. street car.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-31

not caring particularly, ran Mr.. Burro
down.
we were right in the midst Of the Next
can settlement, and Immediately an awful
cackling and shouting went up from the
women and children about. Naturally, the
truck had to stop and everybody unslung
guns for action, as we we're beautiful tar
get out there on that load Of lumber. But
luckily for us the Mexicans made no hostile
move, one burro such as II was meaning
very little to them and we continued ON our
way.
The last 20 miles were the worst and
hnally, about two miles from Preside, we
stalled In the sand and had to unload the
lumber into two relief trucks in the broling
sun before we could move To make mat
.ers worse q sandstorm came up and we
arrived IN Preside tired, dirty sore and
hungry, about p. M, but ready for any
ming that might happen to us down by the
sllvery Rio Grande"
Private Elmer Taylor, of Company I,
OF the First, stationed at El Paso, writes
sl.o"angly l,. OF banquet, and gives interest
ing Items about boys from the northwest
section of "Phllly." He says:
The first banquet at Camp PershIng
was held in honor of Ecker's engagement
IN the Second Regiment of Company A
(Iaylor omits TO tell what the engage
ineht is, and IL II is a romantic one, who
the young woman is). Among those present
were Privates Wilkinson Glover and Evans
OF company A of the Second, and Privates
harrington and Imhof OF Company C, OF
the First and Private Taylor, Of Company
L OF the First. Taylor is a tent mate Of
the guest of honor
The music was furnished by Private
Evans. He played some very fine selec-
tons from home Private Taylor made the
sandwiches, and the boys all said they
liked tatlor-made' sandwiches. Private
Wilkinson made the grape punch and, be-
lieve me, II was some punch Private Har-
rington sliced the melon and the boys did
justice to tho whole spread Private Imhof
and Private Glover sang 'The Girl 1 Left
Behind" They were loudly applauded.
The banquet was finished with some
lively songs of cheer by all the boys, and
for once we all had enough to eat.
Yours respectfully,
PRIVATE ELMER TAYLOR,
Company 1 of the First Infantry"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-31
SHAKE-UP IMMINENT
IN MOTION PICTURES
New Type of Organization In
vading Photoplay
World

Is the photoplay industry in for an eco
! nomic shake-up bigger than any since the
feature film program knocked the bottom
| from under the short-subject productionT
1t Is easy to say yes for there are
| dozen signs of dissatisfaction with the
| present production and releasing system.
| But, just because there are go many evil
dences of discomfort, 1t is hard to say just
| which way the new movement will turn
There Is the state rights question, for
instance. Once the selling of feature film
rights to agents exchanges in certain
limited territories was on a par with the
marketing of features practically direct to
exhibitors on a rental basis through the
big program companies. State rights lost
| out-temporarly. Now 1t seems coming
back, while the "closed program" wains.
The big films like "The Birth of a Ma
tion," which can only be handled on State
rights basis, are steadily Increasing in
| number. 'The Fall of a Nation" "Ra-
| mona," Civilization and many more
awaiting release will all be sold State by
State, while medum.szed productions, like
THE Ne'er Do Well" or productions fea-
turing distinguished stars, like "Kismet,"
with Otis Skinner; Sherlock Holmes"
with William Gillette; Macbeth" with Sir
Herbert Tree, are all being disposed of on
a State rights basis.
This tendency toward specialization in
big pictures" is being complicated by
revival Of interest in short subjects. The day
OF the five-part feature as n monopolist
of the best energy of the industry is over.
The Metro Is putting out q series of one
reel comedies with Sidney Drew Max Fig
man and Ralph Herr to fill up its pro-
grams It has also added travel pictures.
The Triangle Is putting out two and three
reel films with De Wolf Hopper, Bessie
Love, Douglas Fairbanks, Fay Tincher,
Mabel Normand, etc. The Paramount has
added three exceptionally good series of
short subjects: The Burton Holmes
travelogs, the Bray cartoons and silhouettes
and the Paramount Photographs. Almost
all the other big programs have byproducts
of some sort.
Returning to the fivepart pictures, there
are new companies forming, like the b. S.
Moss organization. to make and market a
Aim a month on a State rights basis, with
out any particular emphasis on size or
spectacular nature; while the " L. s. E.
pictures though not sold to men controlling
State rights, are marketed on what is
called an "open booking" basis The ex-
hibitor is not compelled to tie up for one
complete program. He buys what he wants
as he might from a State rights agent.
There Is much agitation for the extension
of the system.
But most important OF all seems to be
the development lead by Lewis j. Selznick,
and lately backed up by alliances with Her
bert Brenon and Stanley V. Mastbaum.
It Is the marketing of a once-a-month fea-
ture-guaranteed in quality by either star,
producer or story, or by all three-direct
10 the exhibitor, and at considerable
advance in price.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-31
MOTORCYCLIST KILLED
IN COLLISION WITH AUTO
Years Motorcar Fatalities Now
Number 76-Three Per-
sons Injured

one man was killed and three others In
Jured in automobile and motorcycle ac-
cidents In Philadelphia yesterday. The
one death brings the years automobile
fatalities up to 76.
Frank Bnceak. "a years old, 4007
Blaine street. riding motorcycle on
Northeast boulevard, was killed when he
collided with an automobile at Summer
dale avenue near Asylum pike. The auto
mobile was driven by Charles C. Biddle,
2017 oxford street.
Michael Prokap, "a years old, also Of
4007 Blaine street. riding behind Blnceak,
was thrown OF and bruised, but escaped
serious injury.
Biddle drove to the Tacony police station
and gave himself up. He was held pending
the action Of the Coroner Prokap was also
arrested and held as a witness. IL was
said that Bnceak failed to blow his horn
when he turned of the boulevard.
Samuel NJ. Godfrey, II years old. 256
North Fifteenth street, was struck by a
motorcycle at Broad street and South Penn
square. He is in a serious condition at the
Jefferson Hospital Harry Munzo. 25 years
old, 929 Carpenter street, was driving the
motorcycle. He was held at the Central
station without bail for n hearing today.
Robert Patten is years old Erie avenue
and 18th street, suffered serious internal
INJURIES when an automobile ran upon the
sidewalk with him and turned over upon
him in Ridge avenue above School lane last
night. The automobile had been stolen
from in front of the Manufacturers Club.
Patten was arrested but taken to St
Timothys Hospital. Two youths who were
in the automobile with him ran away after
the accident The wrecked automobile was
towed to the Manayunk police station. It
was the property of Frank Beemer, 1146
North 63d street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-31
Theatrical Baedeker
NEW FEATURE FILMS.

sTANLEY-'Huda. from Holland" with Mary
Pickford, FAMOUS rs-Paramount fea-
eaae baeEs Is with MAX
FigmRn. Metro comedy by Ellis Parker
Butler; Bray cartoon and news pictures.
ARcADfAMFIrst half of the week. 'The Half
Payment" With Bessie R' BarTseaie. Ss TN and a
pAfXc&mFiTsa pAfXksRne Ffi1meS Sst of the week. The pupe.
dgctlo1. Last half Of the week, '"TSs SNUG
ParsnoTnt th ppodSettoS Do9S Sr'an Famous Players
vICToRTHWMSnday and Tuesday. Tho Cap
Tys T5G nS IS HaSs %R WITH Fas
II TThuTTsda4E 4 The Eye ,ot the. the NlEht:m with
Ills Birthday Gift with, Max FisInSn, a
ed S 2mSfSy Friday %b snf ress sstuFEaS
Metro production.
VAUDEVILLE.
Hes: .Toots .Paks'' the Hawaiian dancer;
HART fEFT HaTk m Rsnr Sam Bsako and
Lola Girlei Lester crawferd and Helen Brod;
That william '' Egairetee ,' and nni his ts pSsl8s S
h9TSSS PwsS and dSs y STtSrie Bonner ycn and Ry
GLpBE-%sR PeSShss, and Pair" with Phil
MG5s Bob pag Hi so Hhohy s2 T tSaun
gosai'S; the Three sheiyey Boye.%' LeGey and
farm oss nsn and FFss GSa'! T. skes GG sa'
dHFt Grey 'nEHr anG eSr
De Pima; the Pathe News and Mutual COM
CROSS KEYs-First half of week. .,Boardinr
SasEsr ana wia!trgS; Rich dl ana stswsrft; sSt9Wsqf;
School Days. offered by Moore m and %sigEsstt; %sigisstt;
Libby and Barton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-31
NAVAL MILITIAMEN
COMPLAIN or WRETCHED
FOOD AND NOPRACTICE
Bitter Comment on Experiences
During Cruise, on Which They
Had to Eat Tainted Meat
and Stale Vegetables
TAUGHT TO swAB DECKS

Pennsylvania naval milltiamen, many of
whom are Philadelphians. who returned
Saturday afternoon from a two weeks
practice cruise on the United States cruiser
Chicago, made bitter complaints today Of
the treatment they received on board, alleg-
ing that they were instructed in nothing
but the accomplishments Of swabbng decks
and sandpapering whaleboats and that as
far as any possible preparedness for work
In the navy In case of war was concerned,
they might as we'll have remained home.
Their most serious indictment was upon
the food served them. The menu they
say, consisted in the main Of tainted and
ill-smellng liver, beef stew made from
bad beef, and navy beans. They received
nothing in the way of fresh vegetables nor
any desserts during the cruise. The butter
could be detected at long range and was
absolutely uneatable. Fortunately the bread
was good, and the tea and coffee drinkabie.
so that the major portion Of the ia regular
ly enlisted men and the 81 militiamen
aboard were able thus partially to satisfy
their hunger.
In addition to the poor quality Of Ill
cooked food, the quantities served were out
of proportion to the appetites Of healthy
young men. Upon one occasion when flap
jacks were served at breakfast mess, there
were not enough to go around. and no
more were procurable.
The men complained, too, OF the fact that
they were denied shore leave except in one
instance at Hampton Roads. Their vessel
lay out In the Delaware opposite Race street
wharf from the time they embarked Sat
urday, July 15. until Monday afternoon,
July IT, and then proceeded 10 Delaware
Breakwater, where they lay for full week
of inactlon and lack of practice in any rudi-
ments of naval work save polishing brass,
washing decks and sandpapering gunwales.
Lieutenant Gunior grade) A. f, Clement,
the militiamen say, was arrogant as
czar and compelled the men to perform
menial tasks with lordy mien. When the
men left the ship upon return to Philadel-
phia Saturday they cheered Lieutenant
Miles, second in command; Doctor Ryder
and the enlisted men, but ignored the COM
mandlng officer entirely.
The men say they are prepared to fur
nish affldavits In quantity in support OF
their complaints. II necessary, and that as
evidence OF the truth OF their statements
not one militiaman volunteered when the
commanding officer called for volunteers for
the target practice cruise that is to take
place on Labor Day. Before the cruise, they
contend every man would have gladly Of
fered for this service.
The naval militiamen contend there were
only two cooks for the 61 men OF their
complement and that in every sense APP
parently everything possible was done to
deter civilians from ever willingly taking
another cruise on the Chicago. Other mill
tiamen who were on the Rhode Island re-
ceived thorough instruction and plenty Of
good food, they said,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-31
LANSDOWNE GIRL WHO KILLED
CHILD DONE WITH MOTORCARS

Miss Florence McCrystal, whose auto
mobile killed Ida Baltzell, years old
In front of the chlld's home, s7S North
Markoe street, Saturday is today in her
home in Wycombe avenue, Lansdowne,
stricken with grief She said she never
wanted to drive her automobile again.
Miss 'McCrystal was driving from West
Philadelphia station, returning to Lans-
downe, when the accident happened. She
was frightened. She hurried to her home
and conflded in her mother. Then she
drove to the 55th and Pine streets police
station and gave herself up. She was held
by Magistrate Pennock under $4,000 bali
awaiting action of the Coroner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-31
Shoots Himself; Falls Into Pond

3s years old OF 2043 Wakeling street, shot
himself in the temple while leaning over the
edge OF a deep pond at Powder Mill lane and
Wood street His body sank into the water.
He left note with his name and address
on top OF his coat and hat on the bank
The note was found yesterday by John
Graul, farmer, who notified the police
OF the Front and Westmoreland streets sta
tlon. A squad OF policemen, headed by Ser
geant REM, recovered Taylor's body. A
revolver was found with him, containing one
empty cartridge. Taylor had been miss
ing since Saturday morning
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-31
Osteopaths Leave for Convention

A delegation of Philadelphia osteopaths,
headed by DIR. John H. Bailey, have left
the city to attend the annual convention
of the American Osteopathic Association,
which will be held In Kansas City this
week. Members OF the party are DIR. Ivan
b. Dufur, DR.. Nettie S. Turner, DIR. S. p.
Ross. DR.. w. A Flack. DR.. w S Nicholl
and DR.. A. r. FRITZ Doctors Bailey. Dufur
and Turner will read papers.