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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-22
USEFUL BOOKS ARE FREE.
Farmers Can Gen Them for the Ask
ing and They Cover All
Subjects Needed.

A friend of the Leader who is
much interested in advancing the
interest of farmers has called our
attention to the fact that he fire.
quently meets people who are not
aware of the fact that the Depart
ment of Agriculture at Washington
will gladly furnish them, without
charge, information on agricultur-
al subjects. All information en-
anating from this source is author
itative. All theories are put to
test by government experts in their
various lines, and after they have
been proved are published in bulle-
tin form. These bulletins are
gladly forwarded to any one on re-
quest. The farmer can get valua-
Bile information on practically any
subject of interest to him. There
are bulletins on agriculture, horti-
culture, Horticulture, live stock,
poultry, milk houses and other
farm buildings, butter making,
road building, improvement of
land, how to fight pests, or any
other subject conducive to better
rural life.
These bulletins teach many
things that will add to the income,
and they are all absolutely free.
All that is necessary is. to address a
postal card to the Department of
Agriculture, Washington, d. c.,
as follows:
please send me any bulletins
you have on the following name
here the subject on which you want
information), and please put my
name on your mailing list. "
Write name and postofice ad-
dress plainly.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-22

For the benefit of my friends
who may be to some extent inter
ested in my recent illness, | take
this method, if you will be kind
enough to print it to let them know
that am now able to sit in my
chair. think | will soon be my
self again. | have been confined
to my room since Oct. 28, 1915,
and am so glad to be up again
and will be glad to receive letters
from all my friends now as ! am
able to read and enjoy them and ii
seems as if though it would help
me to improve.
With best wishes to all and es-
pecialIy The Leader, and hoping to
see my Broolxhayen friends soon,
am,
Yours very respectfully,
Frank A. Pennington.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-22
SAYS THIS IS A SURE SIGN
OF PROSPERITY AND PLENTY

A local business man, who has
occasion to visit almost all the
homes of the city on occasion, says
that he has not seen as much in
improvements and for home better
ment spent in four years as is be-
ing expended at the present time
a sure indication he says that
times are getting better.
He states further that he was
considering what he was going to
do to bridge over the winter season
along in the fall and now he is
wondering how he is going to take
care of all the business that is
coming his way, but he is not
kicking at the breakup and change
in his expected plans,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-22
ROLDEN's PROSPECTS GOOD.
Hugh v. Wall. District Attorney, Will
Ask Judges Place at Hands
of People.

The friends of Judge ]. B. Hol-
den, of this circuit court district,
who are very numerous, are conf
dent that he will receive the ap-
pointment from Gov. Bilbo for
Judge of the Supreme Court.
While the people generally are
loath to lose the judge as presiding
officer over the lower court, they
are of the opinion that he will fill
his new position with the honor and
dignity which have characterized
his administration since his cleo
ton.
1t is generally understood that
should District Attorney Hugh V.
Wall be rendered the appointment
of Judge to fill out the unexpired
term of Judge Holden which rumor
has been circulated "a good deal,
that he will decline and fill his du-
ties as the districts attorney until
the election for the judges office is
held when he will appear before
the people as an aspirant for that
pos ition.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-22

committee of broad minded young
men, who are not satisfied to kill
the hen that is to hatch the brood
because she would make a good
stew now, but look forward to the
flock that is to be raised; young
men whose fame and fortune is in
the future, rather than men who
have past history, to look back
to, for you will find them always
looking back, and not forward in
the future as they should.
If had the power to name this
committee, and in order to give
my idea fully, would suggest the
following names:
Eugene Bee, Chairman; John
Becker, Alfred Moreton, Henry
Greenwood, M. A. Ross, W. L.
Boyce and Jim Thompson. | sug-
gest Brown Furlow as Secretary for
the reason that he is City Clerk
and not overburdened with bust
ness and he ought to be willing to
give some time to help out.
While l can not act as Chairman,
and think that have no business
on the Committee, | will heartily
cooperate to make success out of
the enterprise for the good of the
country. l will contribute to this
end, as literally as any one of my
means.
The above is written in a sug-
gestive way, in order to give you
merely an outline of what seems to
me ought to be done, along with
other ideas that you may suggest,
who is or should be more conver-
SAINT on the situation, and do not
wish to be understood as in any
way undertaking to dictate.
There is no one more anxious to
see the country and the town pros
per, and would go any further to
accomplish this, than the writer of
this letter.
Your friend,
w. P. Cassidy.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-22
COpIAH BOARD SAYS NO AU,
THORITY TO AUDIT co. BOOKS

Hazlehurst, Miss. The Board Of
Supervisors of this county after
considering the matter of auditing
the county books, and after confer
ring with District Attorney Wall,
found that they had no authority
to have the books audited. There
was no intention of the present
board to cast any reflection on any
member of the outgoing board, or
any official of the county, but sew
eral of the grand juries for the past
two or three years have recon-
mended this in their reports, and
the recent board thought that if it
could be legally done they would
order an audit.
Dock Scott, an old Confederate
soldier, died near here yesterday,
aged rs years. The funeral took
place at Smyrna Church today and
the remains were inferred there
this morning. Besides his wife,
he is survived by several sons and
daughters.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-22
Prohibition Mass Meeting January 26.

A call has been made for a pro-
hibition mass meeting to convene
in the city of Jackson, at 3 P. M,
in the Galloway Memorial Church,
on Jan. 26, 1916. The object is to
take a general review of ,prohi-
bition i9 Mississippi and to discuss
measures for advancement. For
tunately this meeting is to be held
just few hours before the great
Laymen's Meeting convenes, in the
same city and in the same church
building. Ladies and gentlemen
are urged to attend and to help in
advertising the date.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-22
Mississippi Presbyterians Begin a Big
Campaign in Bro0khaVen.

To Brookhaven comes the dis
tinction of being the first town
selected for the Presbyterians in
this state to start their state wide
campaign for $3.50, 10000 for their
schools and colleges. Rev. R. L.
Walkup formerly pastor here and
Rev. r. A. Boiling of Columbia
are here this week assisting Rev.
M. E. Melvin, the Supt. of Educa-
ton for the Presbyterians cf the
State. Rev. w. H. Hill the pastor
and his officers are rendering valu-
able aid in the campaign. 1t be-
gan on Monday and will last all
the week, through Sunday with a
big rally Sunday morning. The
Presbyterians are operating upon a
new and constructive policy of
conducting their schools. 1t is at
tracing attention over the South.
They own four institutions-Bel-
haven College at Jackson; Miss.
Synodical College at Holly Springs; !;
Chamberlain Hunt at Port Gibson /;
and the French Camp School.
The assets including endowment
funds, amount to over $400, 600. 90.
The Presbyterians of the state have
determined to liquidate the bonds
outstanding against their property,
representing the purcha Sc price,
now amounting to $120, 900. 90.
They have so determined to get
$3.50, 600. 90 so as to leave a small
beginning for endowment. Every
member of this church in Miss. is
living up in this work. Those in
Brookhaven will do their part as
they always do.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-22
NOTICE TO BIDDERS.

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Supervisors of Lincoln
County, Mississippi, will receive
bids for furnishing the County
Farm, County Home and Road
hands with supplies for the ensu-
ing months, according to the
list now on file with the undersign-
ed Clerk of said Board.
All bids must be filed on or be-
fore the 1st Monday in February
1916 at II o'clock M.
The Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
r. w. McNair,
Clerk Board of Supervisors.
Brookhaven, Miss,
Jan. IA, 1916.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-22

The Leader is gratifed at any
thing reasonable and right that
tends to emphasize its position on
the preservation of the old Capitol
building. The fact that the histor-
ic old pile is really needed by the
State government in its ever-in-
creasing demands for loom is hav-
ing more effect on the minds of the
legislature than all the sentiment
INDUCED. The Leader has advo-
Gated the building for the depart
ment Of Archives and History and
for the State Library.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-22
The Whitworth Artist Course for Fri
day Evening, Jar. 28.

The following is told of the ia
nous quartet and Helen Keller.
A very interesting and beautiful
experience of the ZoellneT Quartet
during their long tour of America
this past season was their meeting
and playing privately for the won
derful deaf and blind girl, Helen
Keller, and her teacher Mrs. Macy,
while in Oklahoma City. Miss
Keller was in that city on account
of a lecture engagement. She could
not see the players nor hear the
music, but through her sense OF
touch and possibly some peculiar
sense of feeling she could appreci-
ate every shade of tone. AS they
played Helen Keller stood with fin
ger tips laid lightly on the resonant
wood of table placed before her,
apparently listening with bent
head. She could not hear the
notes, but the vibrations of the
music were interpreted as apprecl-
atively as though she could hear.
ut is beautiful, !" she exclaimed
softly as the music ceased. "You
don't know how much | appreciate
it. feel the vibrations and the
measured rhythm in music so |, to,
can enjoy it even though | do not
hear it. +" Miss Keller responded
instantly to the music, swaying in
rhythm and trembling while tears
slowly gathered in the bright un-
seeing eyes or smiling joyously
and breathing deeply with emotion.
For hours the girl, who can neith-
er see nor hear, sat silently enjoy
ing the music or describing in her
quaint way the scene or visions
that each number called to her
mind.
Mr.. Zoellner in telling of Miss
Keller said that it was a remarka-
BILE experience, and that both he
and the other members of the quar-
tet felt that they were playing to a
responsive instrument. She could
interpret the themes of the compos-
er in wonderful manner. Of the
Andante of Tschaikowsky she said
that she felt as though standing be-
side the great sea and felt the
winds blowing on her face.
Tschaikowski took his theme from
an old fisherman's gong. No one
had told Helen Keller of that and
yet without being able to hear a
note she interpreted it beautifully.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-22
AND HERE'S ANOTHER.

Please change my address on
your mailing list from Brookhaven
to Amory, Miss, Box 466. ! am
anxious to keep in touch with the
happenings of Brookhaven and
Lincoln county, and know of no
better way than through your val
liable paper. | would be glad to
receive all back copies since Jan.
1st.
Thanking you in advance, and
with best wishes, | am,
Yours very truly,
H. g. Butler.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-22
CONGRESSMAN WiTKERSPCOk'S SEC.
RETARY EXPRESSES HIMSELF.

To the Voters of the Fifth District !:
The congressional race is over
and, while the official returns have
not yet been received from all the
counties, it is apparent that Judge
Venable has won with a plurality
of something like 500 votes.
This is of course disappointment
to me especially since | am abso-
lutely certain that not over rs per
cent of the voters in the district
are in sympathy with the Meridian
mans views on the question of
preparedness. Not 10 per cent of
the people are able to pay the extra
$3.50, 900, 900 for the next five
years to the army and navy be-
cause they are already pressed to
the limit with high taxes and other
expenses and this $40 for each
man, woman and child, added to
what they already have to pay, is
going to be "the straw that break's S
the camel's back with a good
many of the men who toll.
Everybody who has seen the re-
turns knows it was the bond issue
for the agricultural high school in
Lauderdale county, which brought
out a solid vote for the home man,
that enabled Judge Venable to
win. His majority over me in that
county was something like $500
votes and while | received very
good majorities over him in num-
Der of the other counties, this Me
ridian vote could not be overcome.
/ am very proud of the race I
made. am sure that if as many
people had voted in the country as
did in the city of Meridian would
have won with several thousand
votes to spare, but l have no Criti-
cism for those who did not go to
the polls. Many of them were
prevented on account of sickness,
some did not understand the issues
and others were so hard pressed
financially that they had no time to
think of politics.
Neither do | have any words of
censure for those who voted against
me. 1t is every mans duty to vote
his convictions and | take it that
those who supported my opponents
thought they were voting for the
best men.
My relations with the other gen.
tlemen who made the race were
pleasing and | trust that none OF
them think less of me for anything
that was done or said in the cam
paign. | certainly have the kind
est feeling for each one of them.
To those loyal friends who stood
by me throughout the fight have
mt the words with which to ex-
press my appreciation. My am
bition is to so live that none OF
them shall ever regret or have cause
to regret the stand they took for
me, and if the opportunity ever
presents itself | shall be only too
glad to do something to show my
grateful appreciation.
Judge Venable is a splendid
young man. He is an intelligent
Christian gentleman. He stands
we'll at home as shown by the vote
received in Meridian. He told US
in his first speeches that he had
never had an opportunity to study
national questions, said he spent
all of his time studying the science
of law, but now that he is our rep
resentative am sure he will give
all his energies to the study OF
these great issues and | trust that
after he has looked into the ques-
ton Of preparedness he will not
vote to turn this country into a
military camp. w. H. Joyner.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-22
NOTICE TO OWNERS OF AU-
TOMOBILES AND MOTOR
CYCLES.

Notice is hereby given that all
owners of automobiles and motor
cycles are due to pay the privilege
license upon same during the
month of January, 1916, and upon
failure to do so damages will be
added as provided by law.
w. Ed Smith,
Sheriff and Tax Collector.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-22

1t is stated that perhaps 20 per
cent of the S11, 900, 900 Mississippi
has spent in bond issues in public
roads; has been wasted, owing to
inexperience and inefficient engi-
neering. Out of the 2,250, 900
public roads in the United States,
there are only 100, 900 really good
roads.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1916-01-22

The numerous friends and ac-
quaintances of Miss Fannie Greer
learn with interest and all good
wishes of her marriage at Pontcha-
toula, La, where she is engaged
in teaching. Miss Greer became
Mrs. Herbert Emmett Hearrell on
the thirteenth inst. The young
couple will make their home at
Akron, Ind, the bridegroom's place
of residence, after the close of the
Pontchatoula school, May first.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-13
VENUS WILL KEEP DATE
WITH JUPITER TONIGHT
About 10 O'clock Two Planets Will
Meet in Skies. Blazing as Single
Brilliant Star.

Venus yesterday was "primping'' for
her date with Jupiter. when she will
pay her respects, as she often did of
yore, while admirir Philadelphians gaze
on the pretty spectacle. The meeting Is
scheduled for tonight at 10 o'clock, at a.
certain spot in the northwestern portion
Of the heavens.
1t is, in astronomical language, a con-
jupction between the two planets. Venus
moving comparatively swiftly eastward
across the sky, will overtake the slow
moving Jupiter at 10 p. m. For a theo-
retical instant tIey will be in conjunction
and to many eyes will present the appear
ance of one large and brilliant star.
Discerning eyes however will see that
a distance about two-thirds that of the
full moons disc will separate them. And
all the glamour fades when one learns
that some 4So,ooo.0oO miles actually sepa-
rates the planets, Jupiter being that dis
tance beyond Venus. the evening star
of Tennyson's Crossing the Bar"
As seen from the earth, Venus moves
much more swiftly than Jupiter. accord
Ing to Prof. Eric Doolittle, of the Uni
versity Of Pennsylvania School of Astrop-
omy, because she completes her orbit
around the sun in 225 days, whereas
Jupiter, swinging along in the suburbs"
Of the solar system. requires twelve
years.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-13

Agnes O'DOnneIl Charles ". Dsrr. jr.. MrS Dan.
c. E1gene Edwards Maurice r. Ft2<rrHld. Miss
Mary Gsntey J. AurIStin F1ynn, Mrs FEun,
Joseph r FreemEn and Mis- c. Z. Freeman.
Thomas J. Fisher and Mrs. Fisher. Charles !.
GuTth, Miss Artsmesis Newman. Thomas g
Gallagher. Leo P. Grsndy. Ms GIctzbart, Georgr
A. Herman, Miss Adele MAY. Prank L. Hewitt
Miss NJ. Proctor George Howe and Mrs. Howe.
Edward r. Harrington GecrFe T. Kolh and Mrs.
KoIb, Mis- Block Richard l. Lamb, r &. Lennon.
Jennie Coleman. Edward J. McQuads. R"bsr &.
Mrs. McAulihe James F. Meersn J. L. Mcdonald
and Mrs Mcdonald. Miss Wilfreth. nf Ihon. \.
Y: Frsnk J. Marvin. Mis- Regina Fisher. p. J.
Nee and Mrs. Nee J. ]. OheGu ard Mrs Ohern. D..
John X. Pellen. Miss Pelen. J. Edward Reilly
Miss NJ T. '. Reilly. William 5 Richardson, J.
=. Reilly and Mrs. Reilly WilliSm A. Shrcve Miss
Sslhe Pitchard, ThSd : sullivan. s. NJ. Tucker
and Mrs Tucker, Mis- Tucker, Miss Walker Nirs
r A TSfarull. W. n. wicoxen Miss Nellie
Morisrity. Edward Vcgt and Mrs Noirt GeorF,
6. Zurhorst and Miss Zurlurst
The grand march was led b. Charles ". Dan and
Mrs. Charles W Darr.
The following composed the various committees
General committee-Dayid L Barn chairman .
William A Shreve. secretary; GeOrge A. Howe.
treasurer Thomas A. CEntwell. J. J. CowhiE
Thomas W. Gallagher. John J. King. J. Bdwsrd
Reilly and Arthur J. ThoH
Reception committee-C Eugene Edwards, chair
man
Floor committee-John R. Brown. chairman
Maurice p. Fitzsenld. J. A. Flynn, Frznk J
Hewitt and Robert {. NeligSn.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-13
.SULLOWAY rendered
HONORARY BANQUET
New Hampshire Member of House for
Twenty Years Toasted by Repre-
sentatives and C. A. R. Men.

Cyrus Adams sideways twentieth year
in the House of Representatives was Gel
ebrated at a reception and banquet at the
Hotel Dewey last night by G. A. r. vet
Grams and citizens Of New Hampshire
living in Washington. Prominent men,
bers of Congress and civil war veterans
eulOgized the work in war and in Con-
gress by Mr.. Sulloway.
The Representatives who last night told
of the many bitter legal fights and loyal
State work done in Congress by Repre-
sentative Sulloway included Senator Newt
Nelson, Representatives Sherwood, of
Ohio; Webb. of North Carolina; Fuller,
of Illinois; Fordney, OF Michigan; Clark,
of Florida, and Wason, of New Hamp-
shire.
Mem bers of the Grand Army of the
Republic. who spoke of the brilliant work
Of Representative Sulloway during the
civil war; included George H. Slaybaugh
senior vice commandeT-in-Chief, and Col
John McElroy.
Among those attending the banquet
were George L. Whitford, DR.. c. II. Bow
ker. E. H. Wason. DR.. A. J. Huntoon,
G. Q. Pattee A. B. Haywood, w. H.
Topping, c. c. Wright. DR.. ]. NJ. Flint
II. X. Fulton, Col John McElroy, En-
mons Smith, G. C. Hazelton. A. P. Tas-
ker, ]. d. Carmony, c. B. Amazeen
Arthur Sargent, George H. Moses, Henry
P. Blair, Henry w. Blair. Arthur p
Greeley. John Fl. Noyes, Frank w
Hackett, Henry L. johnson. George B.
Wheelock, Samuel J. Prescott. Charles
B. ANA zeen. Alban c. Clough, and Dav-
Id NJ. Hildreth.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-13
CITY'S FIRST PUBLIC
FORUM OPENS TODAY
Meeting VIII Be Held at Grover Cleve-
land School-Prominent
Speakers Scheduled.

Wsshington's first genuine public for
citizens in the Assembly Hall OF the
Grover Cleveland School. Eighth and T
streets, at O'Clock this afternoon.
The principle speakers viii be Repre-
sentative Robert y. Page chairman OF
the subcommittee on the District OF the
House Committee on appropriations;
President Oliver =. Newman. OF the Dis
triCt Commissioners: President Henry p.
Blair. OF the Board OF Education: and
Daniel A Edwards president % the Lan-
coin Park Citizens Association. The
guest OF honor will be Miss Marsaret
Wilson. President A. J. Driscoll, OF tn.
Mid-City Citizens Association. president
pro TEN OF the forum, will act as chair
man.
The purpose Of the forum is to p~o-
vide an unbiased opportunity for the
fair presentation and free discussion of
public questions. Until similar connu-
nifty forums are established In other
neighborhoods. the assemblies in the
Grover Cleveland schoolhouse are open
10 all citizens of the District Of Colum-
consideration Of matters OF public i'm
portance.
The 8Il-InolUsive and non-sectsrfsn
character OF the meeting this afternoon
will be signslized by the presence ot
Rev. Z. l. G. Leonard. Catholic
priest Rev. A. J. Norton. a Protestant
minister and Rev. Louis Stern, a Jewish
Rabbi ....-.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-13
LINCOLN BANQUET TOMORROW.
"C Mon Defenders' Day" to Be CeIe-
brated by Sons of Veterans.

Union Defenders Day" in honor of
President kincolns Birthday, will be
celebrated by Lincoln Camp. No. 2. and
Gen. George II. Thomas Camp. No. IL,
Sons OF Veterans, at a banquet at the
New Ebbitt tomorrow night at s o'clock.
Representative Fess. of Ohio, senior
vice commander-in-chief of the G. A. r.:
George H. SlaybauglfSand II. V. Speelman,
past commander-in-ch chief. Sons of Vet
Grams, L. S. A. are among the principal
speakers. There will be patriotic songs
by Commander E. Albert Lang and
Patriotic Instructor E. E. Stephens, of
Gushing Camp.
The general committee of Sons of Vet
Grams in charge OF the banquet Is COM
posed of Everett F. Warner, of Lincoln
Camp, chairman; J. Clinton Hiatt, of
Gushing Camp, secretary; George w. Sol
lers. of Thomas Camp. treasurer; James
w. Lyons. Charles NJ. overacker, w. H.
McGonegal. E. X. DePuy. FIT. F. John
son, j. S. Jones. Omar j. veley. @. Syd-
ney Hill. E. Albert Lang, F. T. Raymond,
J. r. Mcneil. Corbin Birch, E. p. Grove,
N. ]. Driscoll. r. NJ. Eyler.A. H. Marks
and Herbert w. Rutledge.