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The Hattiesburg news., 1916-05-16
Jury RET|RES AND
PRISONER JAILED
COURT ORDERS SHERIFF TO
TAKE CHARGE OF LEvERETT
AND LOCK HIM UP.

Leyerett enjoyed a few moments Of
freedom following the retiring OF the
jury yesterday afternoon. But before
the first ballot had been taken, Sheriff
HARRISON took charge of the defend
ant, who has been on a $500 bond
for some weeks, and locked him up.
AS soon as the jury retired, Leyerett
went out on the gallery on the second
floor of the Court House, where Mrs.
ILeverett and their two children were
seated. This is near the door leading
into the court room at a point near
the judges stand Leverett evidently
thought that his bond still held good,
and was surprised man when Sheriff
HARRISON, acting on orders from the
court. went out to him and said that
] he wanted to speak to him for a mo-
ment.
Once out of hearing of Mrs. Leverett
and the children, HARRISON told the
man that it would be necessary to
again lock him up and keep him in
/ Jail until the jury had reached yer-
ldict. cr had announced that it was
impossible to agree.
At least one of Leverett's attorneys
labored under the belief that his bond
still held good, and that the court had
no right to lock the man up while the
jury was out.
The man made no protest, however
. and accompanied Jailer Bob McInnis
:. to the jail He was not placed in the
cell which he had occupied for 81
: many weeks before he was released
: ION bond, but was placed in from
room on the second floor of the build
! ling. He had been there but mo
lment until he began to make himsel
!, comfortable, believing that a verdic
! would not be reached for a few hours
n anyway He removed his coat, cola
N and tie, raised one of the window
in looking out on the Court House, drel
IN his chair UP to this, and sat dowI
t. There he remained until he was take
IN into his cell and locked UP for th
ne night
4
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-05-16
WIDOW AND WIFE ARE
AMONG SPECTATORS
MRS. BRADLEY AND MRS. LEV
ERETT HEAR ALL ARGU-
MENTs IN THE CASE.

Among the most interested specta-
tors in the packed court room through
out the arguments yesterday, were
Mrs. Ed Bradley widow of the man
slain by Leverett at Richton last Au-
gust, and Mrs. Leyerett, wife OF the
prisoner.
Mrs. Bradley was seated in the
back part of the court room, dressed
in black, with heavy black veil which
she has worn continuously since com
ing to Hattiesburg, half way conceal
ling her features. The woman watched
interestedly every movement Of 1ne
attorneys, and heard every word spek
en-. Now and then she would glance
toward the jury box with view o.
trying to learn how each point made
by the arguing counsel was being re
ceived.
While Mr.. Cassidy was making hi
argument, during which he picture'
Bradley as home wrecker and tn
aggressor in every bit of trouble whie
ever had arisen between Bradley an
Leverett, the woman sat with clenche
fists and glared at the attorney. Vine
District Attorney Hall painted the slal
man as a model husband, and a ma
who always provided for and protec
led his family, look of appreciate
: for the compliments crept over tn
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-05-16
ODD FELLOWS COMING.

Jackson, Miss, May 16.-More tnan
soo odd Fellows Of Mississippi are eN
pected to come here tomorrow lot .ne ,
1916 session Of the grand lodge, Whion
will be held in the hall OF the lo'a'
lodge Ct Lie cdr. od
cff.cors Of the grand lodge, neausu
by Grand Naricn B. $. semmeliii@l'
Of wos. Po.nt and Senior Warden -, y
iver {. andersen, of Laurel, reacneu ',l
the capital .oday to complete all de'all'
Of TIC ar. ago.aents for the session,
Duc.ng the grand lodge mee'lns !,
many interesting reports viii pc SUI
mltted, and addresses made. There
will be a public reception to the Si',
itors tomorrow.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-05-16
EXPRESS IS WRECKED
CONTINUED From page o'''l

tba parraI district, and also to es.ao
.lish strong patrol line along 'nv nv I -
|ican side Of the Big Bend country
prevent future raids. ,oyo.
Advices indicate that these SCI mo's' o"'
,,,arts will be promptly carried out
American commanders have agreed ~
that m precautions must be taken not =
dispose Of the American troops = - I,
q embarrass the Mexican Troops =
their operations. aa,.,ao
The size Of the American expedition 2.
caused the carranzistas to fear an m
teryention move. Secretary BAKER
said that he probably woulu app,J ,sor
Funstons plan for a motorcycle Oolu0'
lpatrol. -.--s--.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-05-16
The Story of the Killing

told of the shooting, but his version |
differed slightly from Everett's.
Leverett, on the witness stand,
swore that he reached flor both of his
pistols the moment that Bradley had
started for his. 81 tried to turn the
little pistol on my finger which had
been passed through the guard to the
trigger" he said, when | dropped it.
had better luck with the other pistol
l fired at Bradley because l thought
he was going to shoot me. After the
first shot, / don't know what hap
pened. The smoke and the excitement
which attended the knowledge that 1
was killing a man, caused me to lose
sight of what really was taking place"
| Archie Ezell, town marshal of Rich
ton, who made the arrest, told the jury
of Leverett's cool, unconcerned man
ner following the killing. 4's7
"IIe was in the hotel at Richton
breakfasting when / arrived" Ezell
swore. when T. entered the dining
room, Leverett looked UP and said, !
guess I'm the man you are looking for
X A have just shot man.s He invited
dIme to have a cup of coffee with him.
ii which l did. Later l asked him why
!. e came to Richton. 4 came here tc
n. VI the and I'm the happiest MAJ
~ [iAthe world now Leverett told me.
oil, eyerett swore that he did not know
than Bradley was in Richton at th
on timehe came there looking for work
git- HAN dozen witnesses swore that tn
let greatNpart Of the day preceding tn
lile tragedAhad been spent by Leyerett i
Wit pacing Np and down the railroa
it tracks b\ween the depot and the Ricl
ned ton LumNr Company's plant, whel
ind bradley s employed. They swol
hat that Lever\t would reach the plan
ent would stop Nd gaze toward it, unit
detected, anaShen would return to Il
depot
enc The state eAeavoFed TO prove /
was these witnessed that Leverett hi
been searching pr Bradley all t
over thine he was in Rhton.
that Leverett statedAthat The trout
MY Originally started Aer his finding
,bo,, nna III Rradlevss sr,nAl. 4.44<,, -,
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-05-16

While thAkilling occurred at Rich
ton, in PerrScounty, Forrest has been
interested in NE outcome of the Lev
erett trial sine the very beginning.
Leverett was sShtly known here, and
spent few hoSs in Hattiesburg on
his way to Richtp, two days preced-
ing the tragedy.
The killing occune ed on the railroad
tracks Of the N. Nm. & G., a few
hundred yards from te Richton depot,
on the morning of August 26, 1915.
Bradley, who was enjoyed with the
night crew of the RiStRn Lumber
Company, was returning Nom the mill,
on his way home, when } saw Lever
ett seated in front of the nation. He
walked over to his former Mend and
greeted him.
Here's how Leverett descrSed the
I. meeting:
"IIe said, How are you, TONI ant
replied, 4 am sorry Ed, that wNcan
not meet as we have in the pit
as friends. But it is impossible. No,
? have wrecked my home, and hA
T ruined my wife, and l cant sha
$ hands with man of that type.
d Leverett then explained how Br;
g ley induced him to go down the rs
n road track with him for distanc
t. how the argument over Leyerett's
d nestle troubles continued, and he
u finally, Bradley reached for pisi
Ie when he fired.
d. The defense's hopes were based
g the varying stories of the states '
IS nesses. John r. Tally and Dist
OF Attorney Hall both insisted that wi
IN the testimony of the two leading y
to nesses varied to a certain extent
at was in minor details. They explai
DIS that five men could witness any
of tragedy or accident, and
there would be at least five differ
es versions Of the whole affair.
tic One man Mr.. Everett was il
he small building AZ steps from the Sc
M Of the tragedy. His version Of It
he something like this:
cir bradley raised his hand up
~, se t,e.,y +o,,,1 sail srrnrn I'iI vow
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-05-16
: ICED TEA BAD FOR KIDNEYS. /

Many authorities agree that tea is bad for Inc
kidneys but it is recognized fact oh sy yubsn
DRINK hot We're very beneficial A tea Of this KIN kind
which is wonderful medicine is Ge'kar'py io: nes:
which eliminates the poisoDs from the booo .s ses
and kidneys. 1t is SO Inexpensive ~ egnSn hnTa
naekaea nj All druggists-that most every nome
has III THE PHIL. p. CREsAP Co., Ltd, oil new
Orleans willsend free Sample.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-05-16
Jury UNABLE TO AGREE ON PENALTY.
.J,,rv "Did Duty.
loontlnued Krom Fage one.l

n The meantime Judge Johnson took occasion to thank
the urymen for their aentiveness throughou the long a
and for their prompt -erdlct
From the facts the evidence, and the law, he said
think your verdict fair and an honest one WISH 70
Cod that were possible to jures OF OF your
e and character IF we could this awlessness this ndls
crminate taking of human life and spng OF human blood
would stop.
he verdict YOU have just returned is good Never
nv experience as lawyer and jurist have heard OF
more cold booded murder. And you gentlemen. you are
the ones to stop this practice want to thank tor your
close atenveness and tor your way IN considering all Ing
facts and the law in this case s@tFs
The prisoner heard all this but had regained his old time
y this time and seemed to be not the least affect
ed by the talk of the court. HN
He was taken back the Jail quietly Crowds had lined
up in the rear of the Court House to the he was
speechess and even while Jaer Bob Mcnns stood on the
front steps Jail and fingered the big bunch of keys be-
tore selecting with which unlock the door Leverett
had nothing say He accompanied the Jaller the steps,
and into the main part of the JAIL and then into his little cell
still utterng not word -
Mrs Leverett and the children went Immediately to their
boarding house. where they have been staying since coming 70
1attiesburg.
Hall is Pleased.
District Attorney Hall than pleased with the
verdict During the former trials, instructions were
given the Jury bring verdict of manslaughte under
certain conditions This time however such instruction
inserted The district attorney fearful OF this but
stated that it was inserted merely precautionary
I'VE wanted verdict, and not mistrial, he said. We
wanted to give the every opportunity in the world to
clear himself but also wanted look after the interest Of
the state We were little bit afraid for time of the man
Elaughter instruction.
The state had practically the testimony this TINS
that introduced during the former trials But this in
troIuced in more direct and clearer way was
prad at the verdict was little bit fearful Of mstral
howAWer.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-05-16

WANTED you to ring Cumb. Phone
500 when you have for sale wool,
hides, old rubber, bottles, sacks,
brass, rags, iron or any kind of
waste. Hattiesburs Produce Co.. v.
A. Dennis, Mgr. 9-5t-eod-p.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-05-16
w AN T S

Rates in this column, one cent O
word each insertion, cash with order.
Count each apDreviation, initial. street
number, etc. complete word. no
classified ads charged. No CLASSIFIED
ads taken over the telephone. No ad'
vertisement taken for less than ~
cents. Further information cheerfuliy
given at office. Both phones 1873.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-05-16

FOR SALE NH. P. variable speed
induction motor, with speed con-
troller; practically new. Apply at
News Office. If.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-05-16

FOR SALE--Good stove wood, $500
per cord delivered.-McInnls Lbr.j
Co. Cumn. phone %.
1-tues&fri-tf.c
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-05-16

FOR SALE Secondhand gas range,
cheap, good condition; cumber-
land Phone 235. 16-2t-p.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-05-16
ENFORCEMENT OF THELAW

rn verdict Of gufy charged in the hSss' 0' o.
- uoendation Not but it relieves the puOic H =
a crave apprehension. Nx, ~ oonsersu of
as generally talked the streets yeseoas' ~ @ ,t =
a.s u 4.rv hangs uuona like that with F PROOF y e
40 q tho use Of courts and iuries?" II human - = 49, s.
IN . q. i. Aoooma of society andl law and order
,, mind has turned against homicides ana nnuiusf 10
uunss.p .li is too I puts aw'apluine'
sno citizen at too great disadvantage THESE anu !,
, - tbs streets where or three men were e e
M- M- - ,oI and expressed personal and Individual ieee "
- hrd a. saw mo life is safe II some p"ouS - 10
n eanse az him; it this sort OF thing was pe ~
,,os a. not stop it, Tho who cam IKE
A r.ro was general morning when tne news
.t verdict Of "guity charged" had been reuf = II
dered q yindicaton the law It was reeeHeu 40 a. "
ha sub a conviction the sentence OF a whlte man - -
a u nrison garb life safer in MISSISSIPPI anu @
s themselves and from staining their souls with tne pO
felowmen rrbot no numbe
in this state section Of the state nave pe
.+ had men we're becoming in their bloody work OF 80
"nwrien law they free to abuse every ~
at this righteous strike terror to the sous VI eue
ep and make better men, is our earnest hop
AZ His Honor said to the jury we ~
HIlaving yolr duty bravely and Well
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-05-16
FOR SALE-Niiscellaneous

FOR SALE-Large carnation plants
in bud and bloom, SC. Myer the Flor
ist. 15-2t-p
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-05-16
LOST AND FOUND.

large gold locket with
-. e. M" engraved on one side, and
the picture of two girls on inside.
Finder please return to News Office.
i6-1t-p.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-05-16

George Perkins opened barrel and VIII SPIN y IN p =
s Chicago convention Justice Hughes says es anu we
u @ Georges money coonels foupage seitlaudatos
r.aar Il The Saturday will avail him nothing ~ Is ~
o that the Republicans either Roosevelt OF Hughes
wild and woody ana oous
- nornaa Roosevelt sailing Ihe sthupa1
a Renubns will Roosevelt They may not voe W
NAV nos do or loud They may take ne meu q
and mk they will not vote Ihey VIII uo luS 90
nominee The Roosevelt o may ~
Nm over in he him down the
n taft and Uncle Old Guard II they are sane
nominate Democratic party from oe
@s put Bryan platform We had nopea tne p
e. Nat B our faith growing faith in that weakens
nr hone for the country under
Waerson with popneuc Voi
said ody Wilson, Both the nominating conven
lions The Demoec
h ST Louis the convention in Chicago
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-05-16

Good RCADS build GOOD roads GoOD
road is road dirt road that have ever
good road the year round II ROAD
build road that will not stand
o and dry waste of money It VIII not pe
uy very Highway unless get upon
think get it on the dement's snort
fine morning next OCTOBER 70 nnd
dement's OF SHORTCOMINGS OF
started out after is not the
something did the GOOD road
et others keeping it in mind Let's
ba GOOD roads county nghbor counties
building get on Let's not
ve On the other hand let's each
put that spirit into
fe movement from independent Of what
Forrest county money in building roads
thas tstandu travel in wet weather
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-06
PRESCOTT X NORTHWESTERN
 WESTBOUND.

WESIBUUND.
  No. D Lv. Prescott. ..... 9:30 a. m. No. Ar. Highland. ....12:20 D. m. EASTBOUND. No. Lv. Highland. .... 1:20 ?. m No. 6 Ar. Prescott. ...... 4:25 D. m.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-06
HAVE YOUR SOIL TESTED.

The testing of soils is rather an ex- pensive piece of scientific work and the Arkansas Agricultural Experi- .ment Station with about one-fifth the appropriation given to similar sta 'tions in other states has not been able to do much of it. The new soils lab oratory recently established will per- init Professor D. F. Hungerford to test a good many soils for acidity, physical conditions and general fertil- ity Write Professor Hmgerford, Fayetteville, for suggestions as to taking your soil samples. The work lis free, other than the postage on he sample sent in.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-06
COMFORT NOT CONSIDERED.

There is deputy marshal in Mis- sissippi who does not permit any such trifes as extradition laws to stop him in the performance of his duties.
 When a certain term of court was about to begin, a man who was out on bail was reported to be enjoying himself over in Georgia. The deputy marshal went after him. The next day he telegraphed the judge:
 "I have persuaded him to come"
 A few days later he rode into town on mule, leading his prisoner tied up snugly with a clothes line. The prisoner looked as if he had seen hard service.
 Why, Jim," said the judge, you didn't make him walk all the way from Georgian"
 No, sir Part of the way I drug him, and when we come to the Talla- poosa River he swum. "-Harper's.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-06
Easy to Take No Pain or
 Ache

It's no longer necessary to bear the weakening sickness and terrible nau- sea that always follows a dose of calomel.
 LIV-YER-LAX cleanses the torpid liver, and livens up the whole system by ridding it of the clogging poisons. Yet it works so gently and pleasantly that you hardly know you've taken it.
 LiV-VER-LAX, being purely vege- table, is absolutely harmless, and does not tear upthesystemlikecalomel.A And not tear up the system like calomel. And it's guaranteed to be satisfac- tory, or the druggist will return your money. For sale at soc and $1 at Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-06
SAWS RESET.

There's one thing that's certain," Says old MT. Peck; "A boil on the stove is Worth two in the neck"
 Cincinnati Enquirer Says wise Uncle Ben (Uncle lives in a fiat), "A stove in the kitchen Is worth two in the hat"
 -Zanesville Signal. And here is one spieled By old Uncle Jack "A 'crick' in the weld Is worth two in the back"
 oungstown Telegram. Says old MT. Grumpy, Whose learning is wide: "A stitch in the vest Is worth two in the side"
 Peoria Journal. And here is another, By old Uncle Joe: "A corn On the stalk Is worth two on the toe"
 Davenport Times. And here Is another By old Chicken Ben: A bird in the coop Beats d year in the pen"
 Houston Post. And here is another To fil1 out your verse: A hole in the fence Is worth two in your purse.
 Commercial Appeal. Some men wouldn't take advice if it were offered to them in capsules.- New Yorok World.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-06
A SAVING TO TAXPAYERS.

It is stated that the taxpayers oi Polk county, Iowa, in which Des Moines is located, will save $lS.006 by the closing of saloons. Since the many thirst parlors have closed their doors and paid off their help the courts have taken a semivacation, says the Des Moines Capital. The briate and insane asylums have taken down the Standing Room Only signs and report that business is falling of something fierce The levy for the state institution fund has been re- duced for the first time in the history of Polk county Last year the levy was 1 mill Now it is s mills, differ ence of 2 mills The levy for court expense has been reduced 8 mills, Last years figure was 3 mills. This year it is 27 mills. The net reduc- & mill or $1900O.
 County officials explain the reduc- tion in the court expense levy by the fact that dry conditions have greatly reduced the number of cases. When the saloons were running on all six cylinders, a big percentage of cases were of the intoXication variety. With the saloons running full blast. the county derived revenue of S25,000. Taxpayers are now saving S19,0O0 with the bars out of business only nine months" --.-'~
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-06
\ SHORT HONEYMOON.

At the end of six weeks of married life Southern darGey returned to the minister who had performed the ceremony and asked for a divorce. After explaining that he could not give divorces the minister tried to dissuade his visitor from carrying out his intention.
 You must remember, Sam, that you took Liza for better or for worse."
 T knows that, boss" rejoined the darkey, but she's wuss than I took her for"
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-06

Although practically all the leaders have followed Roosevelt in his support of Hughes, there are some, in the North Central States, who are endeav- bring to employ the political pulmotor on the expiring Moose. They have bee0 writing to other leaders inviting them to another convention to be held in Chicago in August, but it is not probable that Arkansas will be repre- scented.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-06
TAX ASSESSORS NOTICE

I will meet the citizens of Nevada county at the following places to as- sess their taxes on personal property only. In case 1 should miss anyone in my round, l will leave a few blanks at each stop and you may list your property on same and properly ac- knowledge and sign and forward to me at Prescott:
 Boughton, Boughton Twp, Friday. July '.
 Emmet, Emmet Twp, Saturday, July s.
 Prescott, Missouri Twp, Monday July 10 to Thursday, July 20
 FRED WALLIS,
 Assessor Nevada Co.,, Ark. May 11th, 1916.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-06
Brain Against Brawn

IDHV and others
 
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  more ethana third of - -
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-06
THE NEWS SCIMITAR
OF MEMPHIS. TENN.

The Nevada News will give you all of the home and neghborhood news while The News Scmitar will give you the foreign and general news
 It goes without saying that every loyal citizen of Pres colt and Nevada county should take the leading county and those who keep up with current history especially while the catacysmc world war is raging should also subscribe for good daily paper
 The News Scmtar has the full day service of the As socated Press and up fully to the requirements of first class metropolitan journal
 Subscribe today and give your family the advantage of two hgh-class papers in the home
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-06
TT ROOMS BUSINESS.

"The harder it rains the better I like it," observed the cheerful indi- vidual.
 "Chronic>optimist, eh ?' remarked bystander
 "Optimist, no! I'm an umbrella salesman. "-Jester.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-06
Thirty-first Annual Communication. Royal Grand Chapter. Order of Eastern Star, Pine Bluff. Ark, July 3rd to Eth, 1916.

For this occasion the St. L. I. M. &. 5. Ky. will sell tickets Prescott to Pine Bluff and return for $4.S0, tick cts on sale July End and 3rd, going passage to commence on date of sale and bear final return limit to reach original starting point prior to mid night of July Sth.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-06
Club Bargain

The reading is again and we make our pat rons who want daily paper in connection with their fav orite county weekly special club offer of $500 for The Nevada News and
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-06

Get this weeks Saturday Evening Post from Jack Johnson, Jr. PAP.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-25

many claims to distinction as a gen
tleman.
AS a player at chivalry, Jake Loeb
of Kovno, clamoring for the horse
whipping of Aid. Buck, doesn't class
up. The action is in the same class
with his declaration that some Of the
dismissed teachers are mentally I'M
sound" In hospitals for the insane
each of the bughouse victims pro-
claims that he alone is sane and it is
the others who are mentally Un-
sound"
If anyone wishes fine contrast it is
to be found in Max Loeb. No ap-
pOintment Of school board members
made by Mayor Thompson surpasses
that of Max Loeb.
The Jews of Chicago can point
with pride to Max Loeb as one Of the
most valuable workers in public serv-
ice in this country. His whole
course has been guided by what's
best for the school children. Max
Loeb is in a class with Louis Bran
deis, Mary Antrim and others of the
Jewish race who are quietly serving
humanity instead Of regularly calling
for the. horsewhip and branding wom-
en- as mentally unsoUnd."
-O-O