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The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-17

Ransomlng Americans, says the
Philadelphia Ledger, is getting to be
one of, the best things that the Demo-
cratic administration does 1t may be
objected that the administration does
not do very much of the ransoming
itself-that the friends of the market
able Americans usually have to come
forward with the coin to prevent the
whole noble enterprise from falling
thru the premature murder Of the star
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-17

Leaders of the steel strike have de-
cided to continue the fight against the
operators. They point with seeming
pride to the alleged fact that the mills
are running under handicap of a
shortage of workers and greatly in
creased overhead. Granting that this
is true. it is difficult to see what the
strikers are getting or expect to get
out of the situation.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-17

1t is reported that there has been
a disruption of the amicable relations
hitherto existing between President
Wilson and Col. f. NJ. House. But the
country would be more interested in
an announcement that there had been
a break between the president and
Eurlesnn.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-17

1t is suggested that continued high
prices for sugar will cause an in
creased production. 1t might do so if
the producer were sharing I'm the in
creased price received. but that he is
doing so is widely doubted.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-17

1t is reported that a British force
of / 1909 men has been wiped out in
Persia. But since the news comes
from Moscow and events OF that sort
are unusual in British history, it may
b. as well to await confirmation be-
fore accepting it as fact.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-17

President Wilson failed to bring
about peace between this country and
Germany, but he succeeded better in
negotiating a treaty between the
miners and operators and having it
speedily ratified
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-17

Out of thirty-five Massachusetts,
towns that have voted on the liquor
license question this year all but one
have gone "wet." But the people
have begun voting that way too late
to head off the drouth.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-17

There are various methods Of secur-
ing needed revision of the statutes.
The most certain of these is the ability
to deliver the vote of your precinct
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-17

We have read Irwin S. Cobb's latest
story, 1T Could Happen Again To-
morrow" and reacn the conclusion
that Irv wants the law changed The
trouble is that legislators and others
in places of authority, lacking our
facility in deductive analysis, may miss
the point of the story
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-17

Two important discoveries marked
the week. One was the uncovering OF
u wonderful new coal field in Pennsyl-
vania. The other was that OF Arthur,
the porter, who o., Sunday visited
place in the Bronx where they still sell
gin by the drink.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-17

1t is true that he may be regarded
as eccentric by few of his constitu-
ents. but they will not vote against
him on that account. The bath tub
and the razor have made great strides
IN the ten or fifteen years last passed.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-17

Correspondents on the ground fore
cast the defeat of Victor Berger in
his contest for reelection. The news
that MIR. Berger manicures his nails
has been widely circulated and has
reached his followers.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-17

.For the moment grief yields 10
hope. There is a bare outside chance
that Emma Goldman may not be de-
ported.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-17

We are occasionally careless as {,
whether We please or displease, bu
we do try to serve. We go on to ~,
that in the case of cider 1t is surplus
age to interfere with or attempt TO ac-
centuate nature. All that is needed
is a suita BILE receptacle and a modicuu
of patience. The cider itself will Dc
the rest.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-17
Where do we get that stuff? We
she never has been deported.

cider we quote the esteemed
United States treasury depa rtment. "is
not a vinous liquor and, therefore. is
not subject to the inhibition upon the
sale of distilled spirits. beer and wine.
1t follows that cider, whether sweet or
hard. may be sold without reference
to it's alcoholic content"
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-17

Mr.. Berger's constituency, it may b'
added. is about the only one left IT
this country which is fanatical upor
the question OF personal sanitation
In practically all of the other districts
n congressman now may bathe ant
shave every day without giving Of
fense to the voters.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16
NAVY TERM OF ENLISTMENT
REDUCED.

Lieut.. F. w. Hewitt, Navy Re-
cruiting officer for Mississippi, an
nounces that the recent Act of Con-
gress authorizes the enlistment of
young men between the ages Of II
and S5 for period Of two, three or
four years. Enlistment In either Of
these periods to be made at the OPP
ton of the man desiring to enter
the service.
This reduction of the term OF en-
listment," Lieut.. Hewitt states, will
no doubt prove an attraction to
many young men of Mississippi, who
have heretofore hesitated on the four
year term of enlistment, and / am
confident that enlistments in the Ma
Wy will materially increase when the
young men know they have their
choice of two, three or four year
enlistment"
Lieut.. Hewitt also states that the
present war pay, under this law is
now made permanent and means
that the pay of certain rating is al
most double. Information may be
had regarding the Navy, and what 1t
offers, from the Navy Recruiting
officer at Meridian. Laurel, jackson,
Greenville, Tupelo and Vicksburg.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16
s1xTH DAY

Saturday morning, July IL, 1919,
the Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment, there were present the same as
yesterday.
Upon motion duly seconded, the
following members of the Board,
Hons. ]. Q. Brister, w. H. Furr, and
&c. c. Coleman. were appointed a
committee to meet and confer with a
like committee of the Copiah county
Board of Supervisors at the Agricul-
|tural High School upon the matter
of building a new dormitory for said
school.
Accounts Allowed.-W. P. Pepper,
work on roads Dist. 5, $500; Dan
Peavey, screening office Court House,
$500; w. Ed Smith, office phone
and messages, $500; w. Ed Smith,
stamps, $2.96; w. Ed Smith, con-
veying prisoner, Walter Hudson.
$3.50; w. Ed Smith. feeding prison
ers, S1140; Marshal Case, shoeing
mules, $500; Estus G. Smith,
months expense account Comr. good
roads Dist. /, s25.00; 2. B. Parnell,
same, $500; Mrs. M. B. McRee,
hauling lumber etc., roads Dist. S,
$4,000; ]. C. Peavey, removing tree
Dist. S, $1.50; G. G. Coleman, 6
days per diem and 1914 miles,
$25.95; w. H. Furr, same, $3.50.
1t is ordered that the Board do
now adjourn until Monday, July IA.
1919, at $3.50 a. m.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16
KINGS "N0T A BAD SORT OF
FELLOWS"

1--WE kings were not bad sort of
fellows" was the remark. Of King
Constantine, who -abdicated the
throne of Greece June IL, 1917, to
me when / called on him in his a.
partments at the Hotel National, in
Lucerne, yesterday. Then he pro-
ceeded to show me how the kingly
power had been curtailed, until to-
day 1t is very nearly nil and a crown
not a thing to be desired" says a
correspondent.
Indeed, the president of the Uni
ted States today has more power
than has any king he remarked.
King Constantine expressed much
skepticism regarding the treaty Of
peace with Germany and the League
OF Nations. "Do you think the
peace Just and that it will prevent
future wars?" / asked him.
"of course. favor League Of
Nations" he replied. However, the
alliance between the United States,
England and France raises an impor-
Englond and France raises an impor-
tant question, especially since the
League Of Nations Is supposed to ELI
inmate the need Of such an alliance" /"
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE
UNMARRIED.

A statement has recently been. go
ing the round of the papers that
there are 100000 unmarried men
and women in the United States. The
figure is misleading, says the Journal
of Heredity, but the actual facts are
startling. enough. Unmarried per-
sons over thirty-five years of age are
relatively unlikely to marry, and of
these there are nearly 1000, 900 men
and about 1.250,000 women. There
are about 500, 900 unmarried women
between the ages of twenty-five and
thirty-four, and Of these consider
able proportion will never marry.
Is it altogether a bad thing that
there should be these millions of the
unmarried? From the standpoint
Of eugenics the Journal of Heredity
thinks not. while the number in
cludes many potential fathers and
mothers of a desirable character" :"
1t says, '.it is probable that, on the
whole the lifelong celibates are eu-
genically inferior to the married
population"
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16
THE SUPERVISORS
NJULY SESSION
Official Proceedings of County
SoIons as Taken From the
Minute Book.
Continued from last week.1
FIFTH DAY

Friday morning, July 18th, 1913.
the Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment, there were present the same as
yesterday.
1t is hereby ordered by the Board
that the bond Of Planters Bank OF
Bogue Chitto, Miss, as County De-
pository, be reduced from $50 ,0O0.-
90 to ss0,00O.o0; it having been
shown to the Board that the latter
amount will cover all county funds
in the hands of said bank.
Whereas, ]. e. Glover, County
Treasurer, having filed his End quar-
terly report for the year 1919, and
the Board having carefully examin-
ed same and having checked and
cancelled returned vouchers and war
rants with said report and finding
same in all things correct; 1t is here
by ordered by the Board that said
report is hereby approved and adopt
ed and ordered to be recorded by the
clerk.
Accounts. Allowed.-T. Fl. Perkins,
refund auto tax paid twice, $3.50;
Ira W. Brister, ,rent of mule roads
Dist. 8, etc., $13.S4; Eugene Brister,
work ON roads Dist. 8, and rent Of
mule, $4,000; o. r. Boyle, cot. for
roads Dist. 8, $500; G. w. Brister.
moving tree Dist. 8, $1.00; w. J..
Dunnaway, work on culyerts etc.,
Dist. 8, $500; ]. NJ. Smith, building
bridge and hauling lumber Dist. g.,
$500; B. T. Price. days cattle in
spector, $500; z. b. Parnell, 3
months expense road Com'r. Dist. J..
$500; Harvey Brister, removing
tree Dist. 8, $1.00; ]. C. Kees, work
on road Dist. 2, $1.00; J. w. Mont
gomery, 8 days cattle inspector,
$3.50; P. S. Drury, expense bring
ing motor truck from Jackson, $14.-
70; D. P. Boyd. injury to mule and
wagon by defective bridge, $500;
Mrs. Zetus Linton, supplies for road
hands Dist. 5, $3.50; ]. T. Culpit.
work on roads Dist. 5, $500; L. C..
Magee, cash pd for work and supplies
roads Dist. s, $11.22; Elmer McRee,
work with hands and teams roads
Dist. 5. $22.5o.
1t is ordered that the Board do
now adjourn until tomorrow. Satur-
day, July IL, 1919, at 5 o'clock a. m.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16
THE BAPTIST rs MILLION
CAMPAIGN.

DIR. Lipsey, editor Of the Baptist
Record. wanted to call it the "Co-
ronation Campaign. But he was
outyoted by the committee and THE
Baptist as Million Campaign. was
elected, expressive Of the sum OF
money to be raised BY the 'Baptists.
exclusive Of the suggestion sought by
DR.. Lipsey Of honor and praise to
the King.
But il the mammoth amount is
brought forward in the prospective
great campaign for education, mis-
siofis and beneyolence, it will mean
nothing If not glory and honor for
the Kingdom drawing nearer as dis
tances lessen and the day, in which so
much now comes to pass, becomes
as "a thousand years.
The rs million campaign will be
put on November 30--Dec. q; and
the loyal hosts everywhere are ex-
pected between now and then to pre-
pare to meet the momentous issue of
the few days in the fall of the year
when everything is expected to be
propitious for the gathering Of the
sheaves.
DR.. Lawrence will be in charge OF
the campaign in Mississippi; Mr.. N,
t. TuIl will be the State Organizer.
Baptists who wish to keep in
touch with this movement and with
every feature of their church work,
should subscribe for the Baptist Re-
cord, jackson, Miss, the only paper
in the state that claims it as its busi-
ness to keep Baptist plans and prin-
ciples before the people of that de-
nomination.
Every church and association has
been apportioned subscriptions to the
Record. Lincoln County Associa-
tion is expected to send 573 sub
scribers.
From Brookhaven, the largest
church, is expected rs subscribers tc
the Record; from Mt. Zion, 28, from
Bogue Chitto, %; Little Bahala, %;
Pleasant Hill, "a; New Prospect, %;
Friendship, 20; and so on down the
line of the 36 churches that compose
the Association.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16
DISAPPOINTED IN JOHNSTON.

Last week the Reyeille heartily
commended Hon. Oscar G. Johnston
candidate for governor, for his mag
nificent speech here, reporting the
speech at considerable length. We
believed his statement relative tc
Governor Longino and the new cap.
itol, and admit he shook, to some ex-
tent, our faith in the ex-governor
But, according to Hon. r. H. Thomp-
son. a member Of the board Of trus-
tees Of the State University at the
time the $500. 900 was borrowed and
also member Of the commission
which built the capitol, Mr.. Johnston
either is misinformed himself or will
fully mislead his hearers. We are
disappointed In Mr.. Johnston. If he
blundered, Intentionally or uninten-
tionally, In one statement, he may
have done SO In all. Judge Thomp-
son Is not a candidate for any office.
Port Gibson Reyeilie.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16
ENGINEERS REPORTS
BIG IMPROVEMENTS
Declares His Wife Gained
twenty-five Pounds TAX
ing Tanlac--Troubles Have
Entirely Disappeared.

.Tanlac not only relieved my
wife of her rheumatism, but she
has actually gained twenty-five
pounds since taking it," said G.
G. Geiger, engineer on the Geor-
gia Railroad, living at SO East
Linden street, Atlanta, Ga.
'The rheumatism was so bad
that her feet would swell until
she couldn't get her shoes on
and her arms ached until she
said they felt like they would
drop off. Her head ached and
she had dizzy spells and was so
nervous that she could hardly
sleep. Her appetite failed, and
she lost steadily in weight and
strength. She was unable to
look after her housework and
finally got so bad that she had
to take to her bed and stay
there for weeks, almost a ner-
vous wreck.
"She tried all kinds of medi-
cines, but nothing did her much
good, and I decided to have her
try Tanlac. After taking four
bottles, her rheumatism was en-
tirely relieved, she has no more
headaches, is no longer nervous
and sleeps like a baby. Her ap-
petite is fine and she is gaining
in weight and strength right a.
long. She is as full of life and
energy as if she were a differ
ent person and is looking after
the housework as though she
had never been sick at all"
Tanlac is sold by leading drug
gists everywhere.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

Japanese atrocities committed up
on Koreans who professed Christian.
ity have made Korea q Second Bel
gium" according to many dispatches
and reports of American Missionar-
les. Koreans were crucifled, tortured.
burnt, herded into churches and shot
en- masse, and their women subject
ed to shameful treatment. only a few
weeks ago. Apparently the Japan
ese are trying to hide behind the
pretense that the Christian Koreans
and American missionaries were for
menting rebellion Korea has been
for some years under the control Of
Japan.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16
sEyENTH DAY

Monday morning. July IA, 1919,
the Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment, there were present the same
as on Saturday.
The Board spent the. day in hear
ing objections of parties and the ar
guments Of attorneys upon the in
.creases in the real and personal as
sessments made at the July 1919
meeting of this Board.
It is ordered that the Board do
now adjourn until tomorrow, Tues
day July 18TH 1919, at $3.50 O'Clock
a. m.
CONTINUED on 4th page.l
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

The Lincoln county farmer is n
no mood to so back to the mode OF
life Of the earlier years. He simply
wouldn't stand for it; and therein
lies one reason why prices Of the fsi-
ture will not descend to such a level
as to force him to become the ragged
and unkempt individual Of several
decades ago.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

Maybe Jack Dempsey would like a
Job as traffic policeman. We need
some one who can wallop auto
speeders. Chester Byrne prevented
many an accident at the main cross
ing during the crush last Friday af-
ter the parade. Better prevent then
try to cure with a "wallop."
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

An eastern gentleman wants Pres
ident Wilson to start the fashion Of
discarding coats and wearing the
shirt sleeves turned up Id hot wealth
er. 1t would appear, Judging from
the streets OF Brookhayen these sui
try days. that such fashion has
already begun. And it's about the
most sensible fashion we know Of.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

If hot weather saps your energy
and you can't work well, it is sign
that your system is full of bilious
impurities. You will be sick If you
do not do something. Take Prickly
Ash Bitters. the remedy for men; 1t
.cleanses the blood, liver and bowels.
restores strength. vim and cheerful
spirits. Price $1.25 per bottle. Price
Drug Co., special agents.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

J. w. Tucker. head of the Tucker
Printing Co.. Of jackson, was elected
President of the Board Of Trade, vice
8. J. Taylor. who declined to serve
further. r. e. Remington heads
the Board Of Directors.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

Railroads have made concessions
on behalf Of the State Fair. A re-
duced rate Of one and one half fare
for roundtrip will be given. This is
the FIRST lower rate given in Missis-
sippi this year. No. Fair was held
last year.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

When peace was signed the Ger
man mark jumped to 41.25 francs
per hundred in Switzerland from the
level of 33.40 a week before. 1t is
still a long ways to par.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

For Circuit Clerk
w. NAURICE REEVES
VERSIE c. SMITH
R. LEE M0AK
MET w. MAY
e. II. WENTWORTH
For Chancery Clerk
w. D. LOTION
EUGENE MONTGOMERY
s. B. (BERT) McNAIR
For Assessor So
w. 81. DAY
JESSE Il. GLOVER
p. J. ALLGo0D
OLLEY q. NETHERLAND
JAMES M. WROTEN
&c. COSNAHAN
SAM WACTOR
Fer superintendent Of EducatiOn:-
]. L. FRIzELL
BARNEY GRICE
RUSSELL ELLzEY
k0T IrcaSurer:--
G. N. lPOLY) CASE
BERT CHANDLER
GEORGE c. GREER
D. J. LAIRD
For Surveyor
PHILIP BLUE
w. M. RUSSELL
For Supervisor, District L.
9. A. BOYD
ISSACHAR WILLIAMS
2. P. JONES
HENRY M. BUSBY
2. B. PARNELL
For Supervisor, Dist. a.
r. P. MULLINS
ELISHA L. HERRING
J. BEN RATCLTFF
n. P. MILLER
For Justice Of Peace, Dist. a;--
WALTER DIAMOND
3 w. G.. BULLOCK.
d. P. DOUGLASS !
For Constable, District 2:--
H. A. WHITE
LLOYD PITTS
For Supervisor, District A.
WooDsoN q. EAST
]. L. W00DALL
w. B. JOHNSON
JOHN L. ALBRTTToN
For Justice Of Peace, Dist. A.
L. P. RATLIFF
For Supervisor, District 5:-
JACK w. MAGEM
J. @. CAILENDER
q. 9, COLEMAN
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

Aleng with the exorbitant prices
comes complaint OF light weight.
Housekeepers are beginning TO
weigh their groceries instead Of
blaming the cook every time. Ineff-
cient clerks and carelessness are
sometimes responsible for loss. II
you have cause for complaint trace
It uD and place the blame where It
bslOagu.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

There is only one way for a mer-
chant to keep in touch with the pub
lie needs, in season and out, and
that is to keep the public informed
Of special offerings.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

No rain now for couple Of weeks
and the boil weevil will get knock
out blow. But how are we to insure
dry weather? The prohibition law
stops short of that.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

The hens have formed a trust
"endurin' the hot weather." says q
poultry raiser. Your water-glass
eggs will come in handy now.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

During the next ave years the
German shipyards will construct for
the Allies 1000. 900. tons. That Is
reparation of the right kind.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

War expenditures for the United
States odwn to June LIST totalled $14-
544,61O,223, of which only $685.
7S7,9Ss was spent in France.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

Coal operators predict a shortage
the coming winter unless production
increases the remainder Of the sum-
mer.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

Failures in business have practi-
cally disappeared. 1t takes an idiot
to lose money these days.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

There are some unbearable odors
about town and in the residence dis
trict. The City Physician has hea-
Wy responsibility.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

Atlantic City wants to prohibit
flying over the hotel district at a
lower altitude than $500 feet.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

The willard Hotel in Washington
ought now to be changed to the
Dempsey.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

Last week a ship sailed from Chi
cago to Liverpool. 1t is the first trip
Of the kind.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

The stage is set for a great boom,
but like all booms that come and go
the booming must end some time.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

You've "said a mouthful" when
you speak a word in favor of Brook
haven.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

Hon. Lee M. Russell will close his
campaign for Governor at Ripley
August 4.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1e. 1919,

Some ideas of indoor sport include
fiy-nghting.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

There are a lot of things that
might be said IL people weren't SO
easily offended.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

German immigration has begun
again. Recently 400 professional
men arrived in the Argentine. .
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

The summer days are here, all
right. the hottest in the year.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

Pro-Irish Is distinction: pro-Ger-
man extinction. Whsre DO Ger
nan-prc-lTiah CONS ln3
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

Lay in coal now, A higher price
will get you II you don't watch out.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

|. The Leader is authorized to an
nounce
FERD SCHNoRRENBERG
as candidate for sheriff of Lincoln
county subject to the action of the
people at the Democratic primaries
and the Lincoln county Democratic
Executive Committee.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

The Leader is authorized to make
the following announcements, sub
ject to the action of the voters at
the coming Democratic primaries:
For GOVernor:-
LEE M. RUSSELL
A. n. LONGING
For State Revenue Agent:-
STOKES v. ROBERTSON
For District Attorney
Oath Judicial District)
JAMES MONROE Afford
w. B. NIXON
HUGH B. MILLER
For State Senator:-
A. A. C0HN
For Floater Representatives
(Lincoln and Franklin)
]. z. PORTER
M. LEE EVERETT
GEO. HENRY M0AK
For Representative
BERT SESSIONS
s. p. OLIVER
GEORGE H: VERNON
For Sheriff -
ELMER V. McINNIS
EDWARD SMITH
T. HUGH SMITH
r. G. APPLEWHITE
T. HUGH MONTGOMERY
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16

The corn crep promises well.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-07-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Rates Strictly Cash-NO Exceptions
Made to Anyone.

State and District Offices $500
County Offices 1000
Beat Offices 800
The Holt County sentinel., 1919-09-26
still On Earth.

Charley Rayhill Is still with US, al.
though the thunderstorm Of last Sat
urday night made him think n little
and all his misdeeds Of long life came
rushing upon him as " an avalanche
He and his wife were sweetly rest
ing when % fierce, sudden clap awoko
them, and the way things popped with
in that home was a caution. His wife
told him that she believed the light
meter had been hit, but Charley stayed
close TO his bed covcrlids. The next
morning he made survey OF the
premises, but failed TO notice anything
out OF the usual.
One Of his ncighbors came along
and remarked, "Old Electricity was
getting close TO you, wasn't hc?'
Charley was surprised when he pointed
To that handsome, tall and stately pine
near the house. An inspection show
ed the lightning had partly cleaned
Il Of its bark and split Il part the wa,
down.