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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-06-07
Salvation Army Re-
turns Thanks for Service
Birmingham. AIa.. Nav %.

Birmingham, Ala, May 20.
Editors Leader, Brookhaven, Miss:
Allow me to thank you for the
manner in which you have aided the
Salvation Army Home Service Fund,
May 19-26th, by being so liberal
with your news and editorial coli
umns.
/ can truthfully say that the cam
paign would not have succeeded in
the Gulf Division to the extent that
it did had it not been for the 100
per cent cooperation given by the
press.
With kindest regards, am,
Sincerely yours,
Fl. d. Cullen, Director.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-06-07
SPLENDID FRANKLIN
RED CROSS RECORD
What Our Sister County Has
Accomplished in War
Chapter Work.

The Leader is indebted to Mrs. s.
M. Bufkin, secretary Franklin Coun-
ty Chapter, A. r. c., for the append
ed report.
In a private note the secretary
says Nothing that can be said
would be too praiseworthy of Mrs.
Bennett. She has certainly given
her very life to this work" We are
sure Mrs. Bennett wishes to ascribe
to each of her loyal co-laborers of
the cause just such praise.
Following is the report:
The Franklin County Chapter was
organized October %, 1917.
The people of this county who
have felt an interest in the growth
and development Of the Red Cross
Chapter will always feel greatly in
debted to the workers of the Brook
haven Chapter. They very kindly
came out and assisted in the orgaRi-
zation of the Chapter and sent ma
terial for our workers until our
Chapter was financially able to buy
it's own material.
Chapter headquarters-Meadville
Miss.
Jurisdiction of Chapter-All Of
Franklin county.
Chapter Chairman-Mrs. r. e.
Bennett, of Meadville. Under her
courageous and faithful direction
this Chapter has developed into one
of the best organized Chapters in the
entire Gulf Division. We now have
II branches, every one of them do
ing an active work. Following are
the names of branches and their re-
speetive ehairmen: Roxie, Mrs. j. w.
Chisholm; Greendale, Mrs. Carl Leh-
man; Hamburg, Mrs. A. T. SCHOOL,
-feld; Bude, Mrs. N. Greener; Mon
roe, Mrs. Frank Jones; Eddiceton,
Mrs. A. M. Dodds; Lucien, Mrs. F.
F. Parsons; Mccall, Miss Velma Hut
son; Little Springs, Mrs. b. Niece
hee; Mt. Olive, Mr.. F. r. Stokes;
Wright's Church, Mrs. H. F. Magee.
, We also have i've Junior Red Cross
Auxiliaries and fye Negro Auxilia-
ries.
During the. first years work the
Chapter enrolled about 1900 mem
bers.
All over the county the women
have done noble ss4ik as you< may
readily see from the following fig-
ures concerning the output of this
Chapter. We must bear in mind as
we read these that this work has
been done under great difficulties.
We have no large towns. The great
er part of our workers live in the
country. Perhaps they had to go
several miles to their meetings, and
you know we have no good roads in
Franklin county as yet.
Garments made by Chapter: 3S1
pairs socks, "a sweaters, 80 wash
cloths, 500 refugee garments 10000
surgical dressings, $500 gun-wipes,
1858 handkerchiefs, 1000 hospital
garments.
During the different drives for
refugee clothing we shipped 1900
pounds.
In both War Fund Campaigns our
county went over the top. even
though at the time the first was held
we had not organized. Since be-
coming a Chapter we have collected
about $5238.25; of this amount we
have expended $2674.94 for relief
work, and $9S8.O4 for miscellaneous
purposes. We now have on hand
$1625.27 which we expect to expend
in Home Service work.
We are at work on an allotment of
refugee clothing now and just as
long as there is anything to be done
you may expect to ind the Franklin
County Chapter. at the front always
ready and willing to do her bit.
Mrs. s. e. Bufkin,
Sec. Franklin Co., Chapter ARC.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-06-07
First Baptist Church, ]. A. Taylor
Pastor.


Sunday School at $50 sharp.
Glasses for all ages. School graded
and departmentized according to the
most scientific methods Of teaching.
Visitors always welcome.
The pastor will preach at II and
g. Morning theme: "A cry .for
help Evening subject: Our Great
High Priest. z
junior and Senior B. Z. P. U,
meet at n. The election Of Of
Acers will take place ip the Senior
body at 7 p. m. All members urged
to be present on time.
The public Is most cordially In
yited to worship with US.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-06-07

About 500 Mississippi men were
returned from the army and navy be-
cause of tuberculosis. During 1918
$3.50 new cases in the state were re-
ported by physicians. 2508 men
were rejected by the draft board on
account of the disease. If you want
information as to prevention and
care write the Extension Depart
ment. State Tuberculosis Sanator-
ium, Sanatorium, Mississippi.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-06-07
Red Cross Indorses Boy Scout Week.

Resolved: That the Brookhaven
Chapter of the American Red Gross
hereby recommends to the members
of the Red Cross of Lincoln county
the Boy Scout movement, to be start
ed next week. Every boy should be-
long to- this magnificent organization
which has the hearty support Of the
United States government as we'll as
the National Red Cross.
Resolved. further; That we urge
the people of Lincoln county other
than the boys to become associate
members and thereby help the organ
ization and the boys Of the county.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-06-07

SURGEONS agree that-in cases of
Cuts, Burns, Bruises and Wounds,
the FIRST TREATMENT is most
important. When an EFFICIENT
antiseptic Is applied promptly. there
Is no danger of infection and the
wound begins to heal at once. For
use on man or beast, BOR0ZONE is
the IDEAL ANTISEPTIC and HEAL
ING AGENT. Buy II now and be
ready for an emergency. Sold by
King Drug Co.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-06-07
FOR THE RELIEF OF RHEUMATIC

When you have stiffness and sore
ness of the muscles, aching joints.
and find it difficult to move without
pain. try massaging the affected
parts with Chamberlain Liniment.
1t will relieve the pain and make rest
and sleep possible.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-06-07

When the summer months come
along we will be wondering what
the families do that live in an old
fashioned house without a bath tub.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-06-07

Phone 81 when ySa want printing.
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Phone !, vasu you want printing,
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-18
CARDINAL TGGOME
HERE FOR JUBILEE

Cardinal Gibbons and members Of
his household will arrive I'm wash
ington from Baltimore tomorrow,
where they viii participate Thurs
day in ceremonies at the franciscan
Monastery in celebration OF the car
dinaFs golden jubilee.
1t is thought that during the eere-
monies the successor to the late
Cardinal John Farley OF New York.
the names OF the archbishops Of New
York and St Paul, and Of the new
bishops OF Albany and Buffalo viii
be announced.
When Monsignor Cerretti. papal
delegate, now In Washington, was In
New York recently, he stated:
when the cable message comes ]
think It will contain the names Of the
new archbishops OF New York and St
Paul and OF the new bishops Of Al
bany and Buffalo. The official word
will be sent to His Excellency Arch
bishop Bonzano at Washington, and
he win formally notify those ap-
pointed
Monsignor cerretti win present
Cardinal Gibbons with q letter from
the Pope during the celebration Of
the prelate's golden jubilee Many
distinguished clergy viii attend the
ceremonies at the Franciscan Monss-
terry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-18
FOE ALMOST TURNS
DOWN ARMISHCE

WEIMAR, Feb. II (deIayed) Inter
vention OF German party leaders was
all that prevented the armistice being
broken off at the last minute. it was
revealed today. The cabinet had al
ready decided Il was impossible to
accept the new conditions, and only
changed its attitude after strong rep
reservations by the political spokes-
men OF the German people. Do.
After determining that the added
terms were too drastic, the cabinet
resolved to call in party leaders for
Endorsement OF its position, before
definitely ordering Matthias Erzberger,
chairman OF the armistice commission,
not to sign the renewal The polite
ians, however, took an opposite view
and eventually succeeded in persuad-
ing the cabinet members to reverse
their decision. Foreign Minister Brock
dorff-RantZau thereupon resigned, but
later decided to remain II the govern
ment rather than he personally should
take the responsibility for the con-
sequences"
The order to sign was sent to Erz-
berger after o'clock Sunday afternoon
1t is understood that IL was received
only a few minutes before the time set
by Marshal Foch for acceptance or re-
fusal-6 o'clock ErZberger is said to
have determined on his own RESPONSE
bility that he would not sign the extern
sion unless expressly ordered to do so.
The entire session Of the national as
sembly tomorrow will be devoted to dis
cussion Of the armistice.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-18

reopened the question, it is under
stood that no progress has been made
toward, a definite solution
The one thing that seemed certain
was that British and American troops
will be withdrawn from northern
Russia as soon as practicable. While
it is possible that this may not be
accomplished before the ice breaks
up in the spring. 1t is said that steps
are already being taken to facilitate
evacuation This policy apparently
will be adhered to in the face of re-
newed efforts by the French to OBJ
tain armed intervention on a large
scale.
1t was still doubtful today whether
the proposed joint conference, origin
nally scheduled to open last Saturday
at Prinkipo, viii go through. de-
cision on this is expected within a
few days.
= A proposal by winston Churchill,
British war minister. that was said to
include provision for declaration of
a state Of war, II necessary. is under
stood to have been tabled by the su-
preme war council, the majority of
the members disappearing. Churchill
has returned to England.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-18
NATIONS TO HAVE ENJOYS
AT LABOR CONFERENCE

PARIS, Feb. 1s.-The various gov
ernments will be represented as well
as the employers and the working
men at the meetings Of the annual in
ternational labor conference, accord
ing to the following official COM
munique issued here:
THE ninth meeting Of the commits
sion on international labor legisla-
ton was held at the Ministry Of La
Dor under the presidency OF Samuel
Gompers at 2:30 on Monday after
noon, February IL.
Discussion Of procedure laid down
in the British scheme for the meet
ings Of the annual conference was
continued.
The commission agreed to the
British proposal as amended upon
suggestion OF the Belgian delegation,
which provides that, at the annual
labor conference the government of
each state shall be represented by
two delegates, having one vote each,
while there shall be one delegate
from each state representing the en-
ployers and having one vote and one
delegate representing the working
people, with one vote"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-18
INTRODUCE BILL
FOR TRIUMPH Arch
CONTINUED from FIRST Page.)

CONTINUED from First Page.)
Freedom OF . Race, a. the cost %
These two great and lastIne men.
orials sprang from an overloWinE ap-
probation on the part OF the American
people, not only In recognition Of the
patriotism and Valor OF past genera
lions. but also az an inspiration and
incentive for generations yet 70 come
People Arc GratefsL
NO greater demand has yet come
to any people or to any generation
than that which came to this country.
almost without warning and was r.
sponded to BY the unhesitating. en-,
thusiastie and determined action 81
its brave boys from every part % thb
republic to rid our government Of ia
greatest menace and 70 insure. thal
freedom OF the people OF the world.
in appreciation OF the saefihcs %
these heroes both here and across the
sea some kind OF public acknowledge
ment should be made b. q grateful
people which shall be q perpetual me-
mortal Of this generation 20 these
which may follow TO the courage,
patriotism and achievement OF those
who were parties 70 the winning %
the greatest victory OF all time.
The National Arch Of Triumph
which should include within itself
an appropriate museum and library.
we look upon as most fitting a. de-
monstrating the appreciation e q
desired to convey. but. Il On youF
judgment, Il should be thought q
display OF greater wisdom 70 erect
an appropriate memorial for avst.
arana NJ All Waras buk eRneefa1fv A
commemoration OF freedom e the ]
world and the heroism Of cur boys
in the great world war We would
feel that the same object has been
accomplished. a. sought through IL
above resolution. but IN no way
should the heroim Of our boys *
commercialiSed for the purpose e
erecting any structure for general o.
common use.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-18
THINKS RUSSIA PREFERS
CZARISM TO BoLSHEVISM

''Czarism itself is preferable to
BOlshevism to the great masses OF
the Russian people. BoIshevism will
destroy itself in the end because it is
the child of both Czarism and Kais-
erism." Herman Bernstein, newspaper
correspondent in Russia for some
time told the propaganda investiga-
ing committee in the senate today.
Bernstein asserted that the best
policy for the allies is to keep their
forces in Russia, saying that in his
opinion, If they are withdrawn. Boil
she Vism with its accompaniments of
massacre and bloOdshed will spread
far beyond the Russian boundaries.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-18
Soldier Refused to See
Niagara Falls; Now He
Is IN the GuardhOuSe

CAMP DEvENs, Mass, Feb. Is.
Niagara Falls. admired each
year by thousands, has no lure
for Private Edward J. Broughan,
Spruce production division, U. S.
A
While. the unit was en- route
from Vancouver to this canton
ment a night stop was made at
Niagara. and the lights were
turned on so the soldiers could
see the falls in action. When
ordered to leave the train with
the other soldiers. Broughan said:
Nothing doing"
His case was heard by a court
martial, and today he began a
sentence Of four months in the
guard house. For his insubordi-
nation he will also forfeit two
thirds Of his pay during his pc
riod OF confinement
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-18
William Howard Taft Is Happier AS Doara Year Man Fh
Too Bad Farmers May
Have to Turn Cider Into
Vinegar After 80 Days

ALBANY. Feb. 1s.-1Eueh %
position has developed to the pro-
visions OF the Anti-Saloon
Leagues prohibition enforcement
bill requiring cider TO be made
into vinegar after It has reached
the ripe old age Of thirty days.
The bill says that farmers having
cider thirty days shall put into Il
mother Of vinegar or some chem
ical which will make II non
potable.
''The Legislature shouldn't pay
as much attention 20 getting
mother. into the cider as IN keep
ing the cider out OF father" was
the comment OF Fred Hammond,
clerk Of the assembly, when the
assembly leaders were discussing
the provision
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-18
Sherman
BREAKS OUT WITH
+" Verse"
X y Y

Picturing the rivers and harbors
bill as an annual foray on the de
fenseless Treasury" and portraying
the clans of the pork barrel march
ing with quick step 70 raid Uncle Sans
strong box, Senator sherman OF Illi-
nois broke forth into near-verse in
telling Of the assaults OF the log
rollers on the nations finances in
their efforts to get river and har-
Dor appropriations.
Senator Sherman, who Is to be the
new chairman OF the District Com
mittee. after apologizing to Walt
Mason, convulsed the galleries and
edited the Senate itself by the fol-
lowing original production:
Everyone can see by the dawn's
early light the millions that CLEAN
in the IOErOIIer's sight, while the
creeks and the bayOus and frog
ponds galore make the taxpayers
swear and feel painfully sore, the
Eandbars and sawyers, the snags
and the scOys, the COngressmen's
schemes and the enEineeFs' rows,
the dredges and shOVeIs, the dIkes
ana the dams Spcnu enough eabn
to break two Uncle Sans. The
troop bIItheIy gathers from hill
and from plain, from mountain
peaks, snOwcapped again and
again, down from aIkaII dust,
from sagebrush and pine, they
gather their cohorts, line upon
HneJ they move down together,
one seems but n dab, but when all
march along to the loot step Of
grab, n fearful procession gain
ing strength rs they come, it's
the L w. WIS, the BOIsheViSt
bum OF all legislation that unraV-
els our roll, depIetes our eX-
chequeF, and EraVeIs our soul,
hangs on the majesticnl rivers
that Tow from the far North and
their mantIes of snow, that run
by the wheat field and the corn
ia it's rows and FipPIes along
where the cotton boil blOwsy they
sap and they burden, they dog
and deface the Great Father of
Waters I'm grating disEraceJ their
impudent face in desert and
swamp Is everywhere seen as they
brazenIy FOmp from valley to sen,
from prairie to lake as the rivers
and haFbOrs the lawmakers rake"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-18
N. J. MAN FOUND DEAD IN
PULLMAN CAR At STATION

William Titus whitmore, Of Maun-
tain Lakes. N. J., was found dead in
his Pullman berth at the Union sta
ton shortly after 8 o'clock this morn
ing.
Mr.. Whitmore had been At Hot
Springs, Va, for the past three weeks
for his health, and was on hfs- way 70
his home In New jersey. The body
was found by q Pullman porter who
went to awake him. Death was. due TO
acute indigestion Police have com
municated, with relatives m Mountain
Lakes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-18
10000 TEXTILE WORKERS
STRIKE FOR 4s-HOUR WEEK

Refusal to grant demands for a
4s hour week among Southern textile
workers, has resulted in a strike Of
1000 men at GraniteviIle, S. c., and
5000 men at Columbus. Ga, accord
ing to reports to the Department Of
Labor today. The Department sent
nounced.
Labor trouble in the Bethlehem
Steel company is again threatened
according to reports to the Depart
ment The Workers at Lebanon, Pa,
are threatening to strike because OF
the discharge of committee men OF
the union and others active in the
union. The Labanon Valley Steel
Company, is also charged with anto-
union tactics. The Department has
dispatched a conciliator TO Lebanon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-18
FARMERS OPPOSE
MILITARY TRAINING

Opposition to universal military train
ing by the Farmers National Council is
voiced in a communication sent to Con-
gress today by George P. Hampton, man
aging director Of the council.
Recommendations Of the Farmers
Council contained in the letter include
approval Of the meat packing legislation
asked by the Federal Trade Commits
sion.
Other recommendations are: Gov
eminent ownership of railroads, wheat
guarantee legislation, and Government
ownership Of the merchant marine.
"At least one bill, that OF Senator
New, has been introduced to provide
for universal compulsory military
training" states the letter. The
farmers Of the country are opposed
to such legislation.
aThe Farmers Council hopes that
Congress will enact at this session
legislation to carry the recommenda-
lions Of the Federal Trade Commission
regarding the meat packing industry,
into effect as the permanent policy
Of this country.
eve also urge that no legislation
shall be enacted to return the rail
roads to their present owners, as we
are confident that within a few
months a plan for Government owner
ship and operation, Endorsed by our
council, can be worked out"
The Farmers National Council rep
resents the leading farm organizations
Of the country.
Buy War Savings Stamps today and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-18
CONFIRM DEATH OF FIRST
ANNAPOLIS YANK KILLED

ANNAPOLIS. Md, Feb. 1S.-The
death OF Private George Z. McCollis-
ter. Company NJ. 115th Infantry, the
first Annapolis soldier to be killed in
the war. has been confirmed by a tele-
gram from the War Department to
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Nc
CoIIister. McCollister died November
30. nine days after the signing OF the
armistice. He was wounded by a shell
explosion
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-18

doing for legislation Taft had, asked
for, and to renew his protestations Of
friendship.
well, I want to take this occa-
sion to tell you" Mr.. Taft blurted
out, that know you have been
playing double for months; that you
are knitting me and my recommends
tions whenever you get a chance. but
pretending friendship for me when
you call here"
I'm shocked" whined the Sena-
tor. 81 never had such an accusa-
ton made against me before" The
statesman put his hands in his Prince
Albert coat and walked up and down
the room in apparent Indignation and
grief.
cob, BOsh!7 Says Taft.
ooh, bosh!" exclaimed Mr.. Taft II
simply want you to know that 1
know you and your game hate
this kind Of thing in any man. 1 am
taking especial pleasure in apprising
you Of my knowledge of things"
The Senator never made another
visit to the White House
Mr.. Taft was daily aware Of deceit
and double-dealing, but he seldom
bothered about IL or SAID anytnlnB 70
his closest friends. He tried to do the
best he could in the White House I'M
der the adverse circumstances under
which he labored as Chief Executive.
When he did break loose, though, he
could and did say some sulphuric
things.
The foregoing was one Of the
ghosts in the political graveyards Of
the past Mr.. Taft is too contented
with life to awaken the dead or to
again take chances on creating new
Sraveyards and new ghosts.
The former President is on a trip
across the continent making speeches
on the proposed League OF Nations.
Republicans @SOre.7
The praise Mr.. Taft is giving Presi-
dent Wilson for the League Of Nations
plan is not doing him any good in
Congress, IL he really ever thought OF
getting the Republican, nomination
next year. Republican leaders there
who lose no opportunity to privately.
assan Mr.. Wilson regard Mr.. Tafts
praise Of his successor as anything
but helpful to the Republican party
in its aspirations to control the White
House beginning March 4, 1921. They
think Mr.. Taft shows little judgment
and common sense in showering APP
proVal on Mr. Wilson's work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-18

draft In case OF war neutrality will
be practically impossible.
In the matter of indemnitieS an
agreement has been virtually reached
that Germany shall not be compelled
to pay the war costs OF the associ-
ated powers, but that she shall make
full reparation for material damages.
A special committee is now working
on the problem Of how much Ger
many should pay, how much she can
pay,and how she shall pay 1t. Tho
closely allied question Of responsible
ity for the war and punishment for
violation Of international rules Of
warfare also is being handled by a
special committee. This body has de-
termined to investigate the personal
culpability of individuals mo matter
how highly placed"
CIaIms stu Unsettled.
Matters which still remain to he
definitely settled include Frances
claim to the Saar valley, Italy's and
dispute over Dalmatia,
and conflicting territorial claims or
the Germans. Poles, and Czecho-
Slovalls, Austrians. Hungarians, Rou'
manians, Greeks, and Arabs.
Labor problems are on the road TO
solution through projected establish
ment OF an international labor bureau
in connection with the Legue OF Ma
tiOns. The special rights OF women
and children also will be protected bS
a similar bureau, IL is believed.