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The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-23
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: HOW ~sTRONG" A PROHI - OSCAR JOHNsTONg :

blew strong" for Ex-Gow. Longino
until he changed like a weather
cock and for no good reason as 1t re-
lates 70 State or people, to Johnston
And the other day he played poll
tics again when he declined to pub
iisM . statement from Mr.. Longino:
thus refining even TO permit the
truth to reflect upon whom 1t would
- II related to the present candi-
dates for Governor and prohibited
at the same time the manly utter
Anee Of Mr.. Longin0 that declared
by inference In every line that honor
ana loyal service are still alive in the
breasts Of some men OF Mississippi
and certainly In Ex-Governor Longi-
nos
Colonel Henry in his vic
ious attacks on suffrage for women
has been pleased to define this sacred
and vital cause as ''the negro woman
amendment, the suggestion being
odious to both white men and wo-
men. But Col. Henry will be advo-
eating THE negro woman amend
'ment" when he sees 1t to his inter-
est to do. 80, just as he Topped to
prohibition. You can depend on
that!
Again-If Hon. Oscar Johnston is
as strong as Col Hi Henry, how
"strong" Is he?
JUSTICE" 4
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-23
Drew Fine Of $4,000
For Having Liquor

At the morning police court ses-
sion negro named Allen Jefferson
was iined $4,000 for having liquor
In his possession. The arrest was
made by officer John Simmons who
found in Jefferson's room a. black
leather grip containing dozen pirts
Of Old '92.
Jefferson claims that the liquor
was the property of a friend named
Fred-other name unknown who
runs as fireman on the hatcher
branch; that Fred came TO his house
to change clothing, and he did not
know that the grip contained liquor.
Judge Thompson was inclined to
the belief that the fireman brought
the liquor to Jefferson, and that the
latter has been selling 1t at $40 per
pint. He has q record Of two former
convictions in the police COURT
jackson News.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-23
Two Brothers are Sent
To The Insane Hospital

Two brothers, both insane, but af-
nlcted with widely different forms
of mental disease. were brought to
the insane hospital yesterday by
Sheriff Simmons, of Walthall county.
The new inmates are Louis Dun-
can and William Duncan, both white
farmers who have resided In the Ty-
lertown vicinity. Louis Duncan's in
sanity assumed the form of q con-
stant desire to murder his family.
William Duncan is laboring under
the delusion that he Is being pur-
sued by some mysterious person..
jackson News.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-23
Laws to Prevent The
Spread Of Hog Cholera

The following laws will be strictly
enforced by the Agricultural Advis-
ory Committee, the Board Of Super
visors and the County Agent. Every
one should see to 1t that the follow
ing laws are enforced for the prctec-
tion of Lincoln county farmers who
have hogs. The disease is spreading
rapidly over the. county and now is
the time to put stop to it.
Reg. No. 20. In outbreaks of hog
cholera the diseased hogs must be
confined to limited quarters away
from public roads, wagon lots, run
ming water, and neighbors' fences.
No. Goa. Treat Immediately with
Anti Hog Cholera Serum, If possible,
all those animals that are not nearly
dead from the disease. The use of
Virus in these animals is not rec
commended. Destroy all hogs fatally
sick with cholera or confine them in
such pens that can be easily cleaned
and disinfected.
No. 20b. Burn to ashes or cover
with quick lime, and bury under
four feet of earth, If possible, all
dead animal within "a hours after
DEATH. The grave /of dead animals
should not be near a running stream
or bayou, where 1t is likely to con-
taminate the surrounding premises.
No zoe. ALI pens,. houses, yards
and other quarters occupied by the
sick herd must be thoroughly disin-
fected after the disease has abated.
After thorough disinfection and
cleaning, all rubbish should be burn
ed, the premises should be sprinkled
with lime and no animals placed
thereon for several months.
No. god. The use of Hog Cholera
Virus shall be restricted to licensed
Veterinarians only, or to trained
persons obtaining spcial permission
from the State Veterinarian.
No. zoe. Sick hogs must not be
driven or moved in any way upon
public highways. Hogs exposed to
cholera or any other infectious or
contagious disease must not be dri-
ven or moved except after having
been treated with Anti Hog Cholera
Serum and disinfected according to
B. A. /. regulations governing ship
ments Of live stock Interstate.
No. 20f. The State Live Stock
Sanitary Board, the Extension Force
lof the Agricultural College, the Blu
reau of Animal Industry, and thS
State Relations Service of the U. s
Department Of Agriculture are Co
operating In the control Of hog cho,
lera in the State Of Mississippi.
Agricultural Advisory Com.
Board Of Supervisors.
County Agent.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-23
Price Stiff Retires
Advertising Did 1t

Price Stiff, of Mckinley, Texas.
has retired from the grocery busi-
ness. He made q comfortable for
tune by capitalizing his name and
putting it into humorous advertis-
ments. It is his boast that during
the thirty years that he was In busi-
ness here there was never an issue
Of the local down town newspapers
that did not contain an advertise
ment of his grocery store. Through
his advertisements he became widely
known as q humoristsa and phfloso-
pher. He realized when a young
man that his peculiar name could be
made a valuable business asset and
he never overlooked an opportunity
to play upon 1t so as to attract pub
lie attention to his business.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-23
10000 IS Demanded
for Alleged D defamation

Purvis, Miss, Aug. 15.-what
promises to be sensational litiga-
tion was begun here today when at
torneys for DR.. L. I. Polk fled in the
Circuit Court asking for $4,000
damages from DR.. e. w. Mackey for
alleged defamation Of character. DR..
Polk, who has resided here for many
years, is the local surgeon for the
Southern railroad. Both physicians
are widely known and both has large
practices in this section. The de-
cIaration flxes the date OF the alleg-
ed damaging remarks attributed to
DR.. Mackey in the month Of July,
this year, when DR.. Polk was at Hot
Springs, Ark, and DR.. Mackey was
called to give professional service in
q family in which Polk was practic-
ing.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-23
Two Stills Found IN
Birmingham Postof6ce

Birmingham, Ala.-In the raid
on Birmingham's new post office
circuit Solicitor Joseph Tate will
wink at the law. so to speak, even
though the Weakley bin provides
that property may be condemned IL
illicit stills are found on, under. or
anywhere around the premises.
It isn't often the solicitor side
steps his duty, but today he is a
warm advocate Of "let circumstances
be your guide
Thus it Is that Uncle Sam, who
does general business in post Off
ces, can rest assured that he will not
have to go into court and defend the
new $1,000, 900 postoffice now being
built here, in which two stills were
found by officers yesterday.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-23
LOnginO Family Endorses Rus
self tOthe YOtuSOf Mississippi

We. the undersigned brothers and nephews Of Cover
H. Longino (beng every voting brother and nephew
by the name in the stae) realizing the attitude in which he
placed in regard to the coming election for governor Of
Mississippi that his friends and supporters divided
their choice the second primary election and that would
be improper for him to use his influence for either of the
present candidates and after thoughtful and careful nvest-
cation Of the public and private records Of the two cand
dates for governor desire express preference and
use our influence in behalf Of the candidacy Of Lee M Russell
for said Office believing that his election will be greater
benefit to the masses Of the people Of the state Of Mississippi
(SigneD D. R. Longno, Grange, Miss; W 5. Longino,
Grange Miss; r. l. Longno Silver Greek, Miss A. P Lon
gno Silver Creek Miss; H. a. Dale Silver Creek Miss.
Leon Tyrone, Silver Creek, Miss; H. W. Longno, Halle
hurst Miss A. G Longno Union, Miss. Dr. r. E. Longno,
Jamestown, Miss; DR.. I. Longino, Jamestown, Miss.
Judge G. s. Longno Qarksdale, Miss
sa A. B. SCEiAUBER,
y A Z Russell Campaign Manager.
sAs''''''n'Ao'
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-23
Author Of ni-Dog Law Defeated
Uphclds Tradition.

Holly Springs, Miss.-The Mar
shall county delegation in the legis-
lature will be headed by Hon. Hugh
X. Mahon. of this city, one of the
ablest lawyers in the state, and a
man of much previous legislative ex-
perience. Mr.. Mahon was elected to
the lower house by large majority
Other members of the lower house
delegation from this county are Jos.
v. Loper and Floyd Watkins. w. /.
Spears, author of the famous dog
law, was defeated by decisive vote.
thus upholding the tradition that no
man who has attempted to put dog
law through the Mississippi legisla-
ture was ever reelected.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-23

THE LEADER PRINTS ALL THE NEWS or THE COUNTY.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1919-08-23

Mr.. P. H. Welch of Crystal Springs
was a business visitor in Brookhayen
this week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19
BRITISH DELEGATES
OLABOR CONFERENCE
DEPART FROM LONDON
Leader Says Object of Meeting
is to Clear Way for
Action.
rBy Universal Service. I

LONDON. Oct 1s.-The British dele
gates to the international labor CON
derencs in washington departed to-
Of the British Trades Union Congress,
the spokesman of the delegation. said
before leaving:
The object of the conference is not
SO much to accomplish absolute re-
forms as TO- clear the way for inter
national action in labor matters. The
conference will lay down certain broad
PRINCIPLES. but 1t is too early to trans
If, for example. the proposal of the
forty-eiGht hour week is accepted. 1t
does not follow that within short
time every country will .be Working on
tina; system, What does follow is tina [
governments. employers and employees
will understand the idea and reform
will eventually take place.
one Of the difficulties of interna-
tional conventions has been that they
were only paper conventions. but with
the, machinery of the labor conference
and the league Of nations behind it,
ed. One OF the most important things
to be discussed is the question OF en-
ployment Of women not only in the
with special regard to the welfare OF
eXpectant mothers and children"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19
GRAVITY CAN NOW BE USED
TO REMEDY HUMAN ILLS
Noted Medical Expert Snys Force Has
influence on Blood and
Organs.
GBy Universal Service.1

NEW YORK. Oct. 1S.-Gravity, that
force which Newton discovered through
4 chance falling Of an apple. can now
be applied TO the treatment OF the
ailments OF the human system. accord :
ing to DR.. William West, in an al
dress tonight before the New York
Press Club. The force Of gravity. he
declared. has a remarkable influence
on the blood and organs OF the body
and may be SO directed that ailments
caused by impaired circulation or pro-
lapsed organs may not only be allevi-
ated, but positively cured.
Gravitation is the name given by DR..
West TO his new method of cure 1T
enables any trained practitioner" he
said. Ito influence the blood in any part
OF the body. both in the rebuilding of
broken down cellular tissues and In the
absorption OF waste, and makes posi-
Bile the protection of the body from
certain bacterial diseases.
$50 far l have confined my studies OF
this phase of gravitation to the simpler
infections, namely, those OF the eyes.
ears and teeth. but experiments which
have made In other directions as
sure me OF interesting results in many
bacterial diseases"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19
CHICAGOS7RLKERSHOLD
SECRET SESSIONS WITH
TWO HUNDRED PRESENT
One Report Says That Object
Is to Consider Terms of
Arnisfice.
rBy Assocjeted Press,l

CHICAGO, Oct. 1S.-With the end of
the fourth week in the steel strike,
interest in the Chicago district was
focused tonight on secret session
opened here today by strike leaders
said to number 200.
Although the avowed purpose OF the
gathering was the discussion Of con-
ditions among the strikers and means
of furthering organized labor's aims.
a report was current that the meeting
was to consider terms of an armistice
reported to have been offered the
workmen. John w. De Young. chair
man of the district council for steel
and iron workers. just before he
called the meeting to order. issued a
statement denying 4 truce was to be
considered. "All | can say about the
meeting. De Young stated. lis that
fight"
He added that the session might
last over Sunday because of mass
of details before the conferees.
Rumors that tie troops were to be
withdrawn from Gary. Ind, storm
center Of the strike. were denied to-
night by Colonel w. s Mapes. COM
handing the military forces in that
city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19
BOTH SIDES BELL|CERENT
IN S0FT-COAL QUARREL
Mine Workers Executive Says Strike
Certain Unless All Demands
Arc Met.
OPERATORS WON'T NEGOTIATE
Decline to Deal for Adjustment On
less and Until Strike Order Is
Withdrawn-Country Menaced b,
Winters Cold.
fBy Associated Presn. !


w A S II G TON, Oct 1S.-There
seemed little hope tonight of averting
the strike of half a million bituminous
coal miners, called for November /.
After series OF conferences with
labor leaders hero and telephone talks
with others in the central coal terri
tories. John l.. Lewis, acting president
of the United Mine Workers of Amer
lea. announced that they would go out
unless all demands, including tho five
day week, were granted.
The operators. standing by their de-
ctsion- not to consider any proposal
looking to n shorter weekly schedule
and refusing to open negotiations un-
less the strike order was withdrawn.
charged that the miners were trying
TO freeze the country into submission
possible demands"
The strike will not be called or"
Lewis declared.
I'VE will not arbitrate while the
Brewster. chairman of the operators;
scale committee. Meanwhile pressure
was being brought to bear on both
SIDES from many quarters to adjust
their differences and save untold dis
tress. Taking mental stock, Lewis
said there would be enough coal on
hand November l to keep the country
warm thirty days.
Secretary of Labor Wilson. at whose
Invitation the scale committees Of the
miners and operators will meet with
him here Tuesday, declined to COM
ment on the negotiations, and continued
to hope that he would be able TO bring
about peace. Official Washington held
was inevitable. The meeting will be
held behind closed doors.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19
RAILROAD POLICY
BILL COMPLETED
Assures Net Return of S IL Per
Cent on Actual Value to
Owners.
STRIKES ARE TO BE PENALIZEO
Will Operate Lines Under Private
Control With Strict Govern
mental Supervision.
STRIKES ARE TO BE PENALIzED

VA SHIN TON. Oct ls.-At,er
adopting provisions to end railroad
strikes by penalizing employees who
go on strike or others who foment
strikes. the Senate Interstate Com
merce Committee today completed tho
draft OF a bin to establish a per-
rnanent railroad policy. Government
control and operation OF tho roads
would end thirty days after enactment
OF the measure.
Provision was made for the es-
tablishment OF a Federal commission
on wages and working conditions
This commission would have num-
Der of subordinate. regional commit
tees for promp, settlement .. local
disputes.
La Toilette Is Lone Disc.
On the vote on final adoption OF
the antistrike provisions. Senator La
Toilette F,dI Republican o; Wisconsin;
absent members. however. was eS-
pected to develop few other OPP
ponents.
Provisions which are now expected
to remain in the bill as reported out
Cummins bill. except that the penal
ties against Interference with inter
state commerce would apply to those
who foment railroad strikes. such as
outside labor leaders, as we'll as to
the railroad employees.
Antistrike provisions OF the bill
provide fines Of $500. or six months
Imprisonment. or both. for railroad
employees or officials or others con-
n,HiEss or PPartieipatng in or aiding
against aiding strikes was inserted
committee members said, to reach
both radicals and LABOR leaders who
aid, abet, counsel. command. induce
| or procure" action toward strike.
/ The bill will be reported out early
next week. 1t Is similar to the
! original Cummins measure providing
| for private control and operation OF
the railroads under strict supervision
OF the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion and the national transportation
board.
Adopt Regional Systems.
The railroads would be divided into
competitive regional systems. with
the Interstate Commerce Commission
empowered to fix rates insuring a re-
value plus one-halt of l per cent for
improvements. Earnings above per
cent are to be divided between the
carriers and the transportation board
The plan for adjusting the financial
obligations of the government and car
riers growing out OF government con-
troll provides that net balance OF
bout $500. 600, 900. owing by the car
riers, shall be carried by the govern
ment at per cent interest for L least
ten years, with new notes of the rail
by the government above the guar
antee to the roads will be paid to the
roads TO Offset their Indebtedness TO
e0ycrnment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19
FEDERAL GRAND JURY WILL
PROBE MICHIGAN ELECTION
Methods Used In Choice of Trum an
III. NeWberry for Senate Will
:, BE Ventilated.
IBy Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 1s.-The Depart
ment of Justice announced tonight that
after careful investigation" il had de-
ctded to bring before Federal grand
jury in Grand Rapids fraud charges
arising out of the nomination and
election OF Truman II. Newherry as
United States Senator from Michigan.
The action is based, the announce
ment states. on complaints filed with
the department. land also public
charges of fraud and corruption" made
by the Lieutenant Governor OF Michi-
gan and others.
The case will be laid before the
grand jury for the Western District
Of Michigan, to be assembled at Grand
Rapids soon by United States District
Judge Sessions. who the announce
ment says. has acquired a just repu-
tation for great ability. learning and
fearless impartiality"
Frank c. Daley. of Indianapolis, for
mer United States district attorney for
Indiana. has been assigned by the de-
partment to conduct the investigation.
In previous election fraud prosecutions
the statement says. the department had
found Mr.. Daley ito be fair and i'm
partial and free from political bias u
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19
USE STRIKE BREAKERS
TO MOVE FREIGHT ON
BOATS nv NEW YORK
Police andLongshoremen Clash
Several Times When Workers
Are Attacked.
By Aasocdaied Presa1

NEW YORK, Oct 1S.-Strike
breakers Will be used Monday in an
effort to break the strike OF longshoTe-
men. which has practically paralyzed
shipping in New York harbor. If the
union piermen remain away from
work. 1t was announced today, follow
Ing conference OF private steamship
owners. United States Shipping Board
officials indicated that soldiers would
be used on boats and docks controlled
by the government
The police have been called upon to
guard the private ships and docks.
The government piers will be pro-
tected by troops from nearby army
camps. it was said
The longshoremen's strike continued
to spread today. Hundreds Of men
who had returned to work at the Bush
Terminal. Brooklyn, walked out again.
Police and strikers clashed several
times in the vicinity of piers where
loyal workers appeared for duty.
When informed of tie appointment
Of committee OF Cancellation by Sec
rotary Of Labor Wilson TO settle the
strike. T.. v. O'Connor. president of
the International Longshoremen's AS
ISOLATION, who has refused to sanction
the strike. said. There is nothing to
mediate and there is nothing to con-
ciliate."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19
GERMANS ASK QUICK ACTION
IN APPROVING PEACE PACT
SIT Hns TO he Done md II In Useless
TO Discuss IT," Says Socialist
Member.
[py Associated Presa.l

VIENNA. Oct 1s.-The governments
desire for speedy ratification of the
peace treaty. carried out by the Ma
tional Assembly today. was actual. d
by its wish TO secure legal standing
with the allies before presentation OF
the features of the program might pro-
woke long discussion.
The governments hand was strength
ened somewhat by the declaration Of
DR.. Otto Bauer on his retirement from
the government that; while he would
lead the opposition. he would not OPP
pose Important legislation.
The ratification session OF the Ma
final Assembly was brief and unevent-
noon. President Itz announced ratifi-
cation as the first business to be taken
up. Thereupon Herr Eisner. Christian
out debate. saying ut has to he done
and 1t Is useless to discuss it"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19
NO OPERATION NEEnED,
DECISION OF DOCTORS
President Passes Best Day He Has
Known Since Present Illness
Began.
SIN HOLD CONS TON
Chief Executive Able to Take Abund.
ant Nourishmcnt, and General Con.
dition Indicates He Is Rapidly
Gaining Strength.
sIx HOLD CONSTELLATION
rBy A.,oc,a,.dp,.,,1


WASHINGTON. Oct lS.-The Presi-
dent passed the best day he has known
since his present illness began, Rear
Admiral Cary T. Grayson, his physician.
said tonight. No operation will be
needed to relieve the swelling Of the
prostate gland which has complicated
the case, and the President is making
slow. but satisfactory, progress toward
recovery from his nervous cxhaus tion.
This was the conclusion reached by
the six attending physicians after a
consultation late today, which lasted
more than an hour and a half. Their
bulletin issued at 10 o'clock tonight,
which said:
day. He has been taking abundant
nouri shDent and is somewhat stronger.
NE improvement In the prostate con-
factorily. and no change in the simple
treatment employed is contemplated"
The decision that no operation was
Y Necessary y. Was W.,,,l made by pr; Hugh
Dr. r. \: Dercum. of Philadelphia, saw
signs OF improvement In the Presidents
nervous condition.
The program OF complete rest from
orhcial cares prescribed by Dr. Gray
son and his associates will continue to
in,e en.1reed; 1t was stated There is no
any matter not absolutely requiring
the exercise of his official powers.
Dr. Grayson indicated that he would
not tavor referring any bill to the
PRESIDENT for signature at present un
less II was one on which he desired 10
exercise his veto power. Otherwise
measures would be allowed to 20 upon
the statute books at the expiration OF
the ten-day period provided by the
Constitution.
The prohibition enforcement bnl Is
now awaiting presidential action The
Impression prevailed tonight that r.
would De allowed to become effective
WITHOUT Nr. Wilson's signature
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-19
FLYER FROM NAL VERN HILL
Is KILLED AT ARCADIA, FLA.
Sergeant John IL. Rathine Burned TO
Death in Midnir at Caristrom
Field.

Sergeant John A. Rathine. OF NAL
vern HILL. who was killed In an air
day. will be buried today in Charles
City County, the funeral taking place
from the Grace Chapel this afternoon
to this city yesterday. accompanied
by another aviator sergeant, and was
turned over TO Nelson's Undertaking
establishment
Sergeant Rathine was moro than n
thousand feet In the air when his
machine collided with that OF Lieuten-
ant Barker Just over the Carlstrom
field in Arcadia. Florida. The a:rplane
driven by the dead pilot caught fire.
and the flyer was burned to death in
ker,. who escaped death. fell to the
earth with It's left wing demolished