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The north Mississippi herald., 1919-09-05
PRESIDENT WILL
CONSIDER LABOR
AFTER HIS TOUR
Calls Conference Of Farmers,
Financiers, Manufacturers
and Labor Leaders-Depart-
ed Wednesday For Hard
Speaking Tour.

Washington, Sept. 2.-Before leav-
ing Washington Wednesday night on
his speechmaking tour of the coun-
try, President Wilson issued invita-
tions to labor leaders, financiers,
manufacturers and trainers to at
tend conference for the discussion
of problems of labor and of those
who direct labor.
The President, it also was said, had
plans to complete arrangements for
the conference before his departure
so that the meeting may be held inn
mediately upon his return the last of
this month.
The first session of the conference
probably will be held at the White
House.
The entire labor situation and also
were also said to have been discussed
Tuesday in the cabinet meeting, the
only one possible for the President to
attend this month. 1t was presumed
that the plan to invite farmers rep
resentatives, which have been urged
by several members of the Senate,
was agreed upon at the cabinet meet
ing.
arrangements Completed.
Final arrangeme for the Presi-
dents swing around the circle were
about completed yesterday. Accom-
panying President Wilson will be Mrs.
Wilson, Rear Admiral Cary T. Gray
son, personal physician to the Presi-
dent, Secretary Tumulty, a corps of
stenographers, secret service men and
some thirty correspondents repre-
senting press associations and news
papers.
The President has scheduled thirty
set speeches in the principal cities of
the west and south and it is presumed
he will be compelled to deliver short
platform speeches at smaller towns
along the route, although it is known
he is opposed to the practice.
First Speech Thursday.
The first speech will be at Colum-
bus Thursday morning and the last at
Louisville, KY, Sept. 20. The Presi-
dent will return to Washington the
next day.
The presidential train will be COM
posed of the Presidents private car,
another car for the stenographers and
secret service men and one for the
correspondents, also dining car and
baggage car. Along the entire route
pilot engine will be run ahead as a
precautionary measure against acci-
dents and other eventualities.
VIII Live on Train.
Members of the party will live on
the train practically during the twen-
ty-seven days of the trip, only o few
overnight stops being planned.
In preparation for the exacting
task before him, the President has
made only the most necessary ap-
pointments during the past few days
and under the direction of Admiral
Grayson has spent most of his time in
resting and recreation, keeping in the
open air as much as possible.
The north Mississippi herald., 1919-09-05
CARMACK'S SLAYER
KILLED AND BODY
THROWN In CREEK
Robin Cooper Found Dead Un-
der Very Mysterious Circum-
stances Near Nashville
Skull Was Crushed and
Struggle Evident.

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 30.--Robin
j. Cooper, a Nashville attorney
whose trial for the killing of former
United States Senator Edward w
Carmack, during the celebrated pisto
duel between his father, Colonel d
B. Cooper, and Carmack in 1908, at.
tracted country wide attention has
been murdered here under mysteri.
GUS circumstances.
Cooper's body was taken from
Richland Creek today soon after his
blood stained automobile had beer
found on a bridge near his home In
the fashionable Belle Meade Park
Section. The skull had been crushed
but there were evidences that a vio-
lent struggle had taken place before
the fatal blow, was struck.
Reward Is Offered.
Governor Roberts has offered re-
ward of $500 for the arrest and cen
viction of the murderers of the law
yer This later was supplemented by
offers of a similar amount by the
family.
The Carmack Tragedy.
The Carmack tragedy ended the ca
reer of one of Tennessee's most
brilliant sons in 1908 after the Car
mack-Patterson race for Governor in
which Patterson was successful. Col
onel D. B. Cooper, father of Robin
Cooper, was a manager for Patter-
son in the campaign, and in the en-
counter with Carmack on the streets
of Nashville, young Cooper fired the
shot that killed him. Both father
and son were indicted and convicted
of murder, the judgment being re-
versed by the court so far as the son
was concerned, and the father being
pardoned by Governor Patterson.
The north Mississippi herald., 1919-09-05
STATE CUARDSMEN
ARE FIGHTING BILL
Oppose to Measure Which Pro-
vides for Peace Time Con-
scription.

Officers of the Mississippi National
Guard are now raising q small fund
to be contributed to opposing the
General Staff bills pending before
Congress, and known as the Cham
berlain-Kahn bills. General Scales a
few days ago sent out circulars ask
ing officers to make subscriptions in
this behalf, and 1t is expected those
who have not done so will in a short
time.
The Chamberlain Kahn bill seeks
to copscript soldiers for the United
States army in time of peace, and
builds up compulsory military serv-
ice which would, if adopted, send sol
diers to any country with or with
out their will or the consent of their
loved ones.
According to National Guard au-
thorities the National Guard stands
for all that is best in the volunteer
system. 1t wants only men who de.
sire to serve, and while the leaders Of
the guard believe that every man
should be trained in arms they do not
believe that there should be built up
military oliarchy, which they claim
the Wadsworth-Kah bill does.
The NATIONAL Guards of the vari-
GUS states are making a determined
stand against the general staff bills
and General Scales has assurances
from some members Of the MiSissip-
pi delegation that they viii not sup
port these measures.
The north Mississippi herald., 1919-09-05
CLARENCE MccULLAR IN
MEMPHIS INF. HOSPITAL

Memphis, Tenn, Sept. s,

mSiupniss AenH.t ocpt. o. 1918.
Dear North Miss. Herald, and Wa.
ter Valley Neighbors, and w. o. w.
Camp Sylvia Rena 1856, Miss. This
is from your brother friend. I've
just gone through my second opera
ton here at this hospital. 1t was a
bone drafting operation and was done
by DR.. j. B. McNnlty of the Ex-
change building. / am awful sore
over the operation, though / am i'm
proving nicely. My accident hap
pened at said Camp Bowie, Ft. Worth,
Texas. was Quartermaster of j. w.
Thompson Construction Co., which
built one-half of the camps in the
United States, in which / was almost
mashed to pieces in an auto truck
clash. MY first operation was done
by DIR. Alden Coffey, st. Joseph's In.
fantry Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas
Both of these operations were good
ones, and I'm well pleased with them
hope to be back at home BY
October /, and attending my store
on Route / Of Pope, Miss.
CLARENCE MeCULLAR,
The north Mississippi herald., 1919-09-05

PERISHINC is ON WAY
TO UNITED STATES;
SAILS FROM BREST

Brest, Sept. General Pershing
commander of the American Expedi-
tionary forces sailed from here on
the transport Levithian for the Uni
ted States. The steamer left port al
3 o'clock this afternoon.
Marshal Foch came aboard the
transport shortly before she sailed,
and made feeling address to the de-
parting commander.
'.In leaving France" said the
Marshal, "you leave your dead in our
hands. On our soil we will care for
them religiously and zealously, as
bearing witness of the powerful aid
you brought us. These dead viii
bring from America many thoughts
of remembrance and pious visits, and
will bind still more strongly our al.
ready close union"
The north Mississippi herald., 1919-09-05
TRUSTEES REFLECT
ALL COLLEGE HEADS
Give Raise in Salaries to Presi-
dent and Members of Facul-
ties of the Various State
Schools.

The board of trustees of the edu-
cational institutions which were in
session Friday and Saturday played
Santa Claus to the presidents Of the
various State colleges and to the
members of faculties when they
raised the pay of a college president
to $4,000 per year and increased the
salaries of professors from thirty to
fifty per cent. The raise to the presi-
dent of the /. I. & C. is conditioned
on approval by the legislature, the
salary being fixed by that body, 9TH
er salaries are left discretionary with
the trustees.
The board of trustees reelected
the heads of the various schools to
ther positions and retained all facul-
ty members.
Raises in salaries were, it is stated,
made solely because of the advanced
cost Of living and the fact that a dol
lar now does not purchase more than
half what it did few months ago.
The raise Of salary to the various
school men of the State was taken
around the capital to mean that there
will be general increase in pay au-
thorized by the next session of the
legislature, possibly the one that is
to be held this fall
The trustees devoted a good part of
their session to signing diplomas and
attending to other routine duties.
The meeting was devoid of unpleas-
ant incidents and seemed to be per-
fectly harmonious.
The north Mississippi herald., 1919-09-05
GIVE WORKING GIRLS
The BALLOT
Their Just Reward VIII Be
Higher Wages, Says Senator
Leith.

Montgomery, Ala, Sept. La
boring men of Montgomery Monday
took charge of the city at 10 O'Clock
They paraded up Commerce street
and Dexter Avenue to the historic
state capitol, where Senator L. M.
Leith of Walker County made the
principal address. In his address
Senator Leith told the working men
that it was absolutely essential that
women Of the United States be per-
mitted to have a voice in the affairs
of their government. He said that at
the present time many working girls
were forced to sell their character
and reputation, but that when per-
mitted to vote they will get higher
wages and their just reward by the
ballot. The senator advocated gov
ernment owned banks, just as the
government is now running and ope-
rating the postoffices.
The north Mississippi herald., 1919-09-05
WALTER CHAPMAN
COMING, SEPT, IS
Mississippi's Greatest Pianist
at Grand Theatre, Thursday,
September 1S.

Mississippi has a right to be very
proud of Walter Chapman, her ma
tive son--born at Clarksdale and the
only really great pianist from the
state. His career began at an early
age, dating back to when he was only
six years old when he made his first
appearance. Years of study with
Theodor Bohlmann eliminated in his
graduation with highest honors from
the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
He then pursued his studies under
Rafael Joseffy, and after transcon-
tinental tours in association with
the eminent violoncellist, Frederick
reston Search, went to Berlin for q
years study with Josef Lhevinne.
This great native son of Missis-
sippi leaves next month and will make
his debut in New York.
Memphis, st. Louis, Little Rock
and all city papers where he has
given recitals, have given Walter
Chapman highest praise for his won.
derful talent. His coming to Water
Valley win not only greatly improve
every piano pupil but will give un.
bounded pleasure to every lover OF
music. Few cities as small as Wa.
ter Valley have been able to secure
a recital from this great pianist, and
we should show our appreciation BY
honoring him with our attendance
at his recital.
Walter Chapman comes here un.
der the auspices of the High Schoo
and the proceeds Of the recital will
go for the benefit of the school. Re
member the date, Thursday, Septem
tember Is. and attend. Admission
only $1.00.
The north Mississippi herald., 1919-09-05
Tuesdays Proceedings.

Special jury venire Of 40 names
drawn for jury in case of State VS..
Robert Mitchell, charged with the
murder of Dennis Richardson, both
colored. The venire returnable at
o'clock Thursday morning.
The case of State VS.. Jim Bowman,
charged with retailing and unlawful
possession of liquor, was called and
"went to bat" This case consumed
most of the days time, and did not
go to jury until afternoon, and at
close of the days business the jury
was still "out," not being able to ar
rive at verdict.
The grand jury made one report
during the day, returning several
"true bills" or indictments.
The north Mississippi herald., 1919-09-05
c. ALvIs swEARENcEN.

The grim destroyer comes to all.
To Alvis the years of life with its
sunny days spread out in greatness.
The forebodings of death seemed 50
far away. He had only travelled q
short distance through the portals OF
life for he was just at the zenith of
his young life.
Alvis was always a gentleman. A
prince has fallen.
To lvis:-May you rest in per-
petual peace.
8. L. BRANNON.
Leland, Miss, Aug. 81, 1919.
The north Mississippi herald., 1919-09-05
CIRCUIT COURT CONVENED in WATER
VALLEY MONDAY THREE MEN
TO BE TRIED FOR MURDER

plete victory for his client.
The next case tried was w. d.
Gean VS.. the City of Water Valley.
This was a case in which Mr.. Gean
sued the city for damages alleged to
have been done his property in North
Water Valley on account of the city
digging a ditch in such manner and
building a levee so as to carry and
throw surface water on his premises.
The jury brought in a verdict giving
Mr.. Gean judgment for $50 for the
damages.
The north Mississippi herald., 1919-09-05
WATER WORKS FOR OAKLAND

Oakland, Miss, Sept. by a
vote that was almost unanimous the
people of Oakland decided to issue
bonds and sell them for the purpose
of putting water works in the town
This will supply long felt need and
will doubtless be Of great value to the
people here. The work will be COM
menced just az soon as the proper ar
rangements can be made and il IS
hoped to have 1t completed in the
rsxt 90 days.
The north Mississippi herald., 1919-09-05
WAR BRIDES co HOME.
sixty-Two French Women Return to
Europe.

Paris, Sept. 1.-Sixty-two French
women who had married Americans,
army officers or soldiers, and suhse-
quently had been divorced in the
United States, returned to France on
the same steamer this week, accord
ing to the newspaper Avenir. Mast
of them, the newspaper added. re-
turned not because Of personal diff
culties with their husbands, but be-
cause Of the inability Of the brides
TO adapt themselves to the American
mode of living.
The north Mississippi herald., 1919-09-05

The first case called was State VS..
Will Meeks, charged with murder for
the killing of Jesse Aven, both col
ored. The case was set for trial at
8 o'clock Friday morning. A special
venire of so jurymen were ordered
drawn, returnable at 8 o'clock Friday
morning.
The Jury in the case State VS.. jim
Bowman, which had been wrestling
with the case since the afternoon of
the previous day, reported to the
court that the jury was hopelessly
divided (6 and 81, and were unable
to agree upon a verdict. The court
discharged the jury and reset the
case for q new trial.
The grand jury made report and
reported the finding of three more
true bills, then retired and continued
their grind"
There being no criminal cases set
for the day, the court took up the
civil docket and proceeded with civil
cases for the balance of the day,
The first case, Ella Hardin VS.. Josie
Weir, was called and both sides be-
ing ready" proceeded to trial. This
was case in which ownership of q
cow was involved and which Mr.. Weil
held for a debt due him from Lucius
Hardin, Elias husband, a colored
tenant on the Wagner farm, over
which Mr.. Weir was manager at the
time of the difficulty. Ella claimed
ownership of the COW, disclaimed any
liability in regard to her husbands
debts and sued for possession OF
value Of the COW. The jury gave
Ella verdict of $40 for the cow
Attorney John Horan handled the
case for Ella and did 10 In such .
naAsterful manner 40 10 win q com.
The north Mississippi herald., 1919-09-05
YALOBUSHA AGRICULTURAL
HIGH SCHOOL OPENED ON
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER a

Oakland, Miss, Sept. 4.-The
opening of the Agricultural High
School here was the most satisfactory
perhaps of all that they have had
up to this time. Much praise is due
Prof. Luther Wallace, who for the
past two months has been working
for the school He has succeeded in
placing the buildings in first-class
condition and nothing has been neg
lected.
The north Mississippi herald., 1919-09-05

Robert Mitchell, colored, murder.
case having been previously set for
this day was called at 9 o'clock. Both
sides announced ready and the case
went to trial.
The defendant, Robert Mitchell, is
a negro about 10 years old, shot and
killed another negro by the name of
Dennis (Buck) Richardson on the
night of July 18, 1918, while at a
supper and dance given at a colored
house in East Water Valley. Attor-
ney H. M. Baddley was chief counsel
for Mitchell and put up hard fight
for his client, making out strong
case of self-defense. District Attor-
ney Denman, assisted by Attorney
w. l. Stone, prosecuted the case.
Following are the names of the
trial jurors in the case, having been
selected from special venire of 40
names drawn for the case, to-wit
A. H. Tutor A. R. Coker
A. B. Hendricks R. E. Dollahite
j. S. Woodall r. F. Sartain
d. B. Gore A. f. Johnson
A. A. Brooks j. M. Green
4. L. Hendricks Harvey Gibson
Messrs. Lucius Walker and Dave
Rogers were appoined bailiffs for the
jury.
The selection of the jury was not
completed unit 1.-The noon hour when
court adjourned until after dinner.
Promptly at 1880 after dinner the
case proceeded to trial and the efi-
tire afternoon was taken up in the
introduction of the testimony, the
last witness finishing about $50 that
night. Court then adjourned until 8
o'clock Friday morning.
The north Mississippi herald., 1919-09-05
Fridays Proceedings.

Promptly at O'clock this (Friday)
morning court reconvened and pro-
ceeded with the Mitchell case.
After arguments by the attorneys
and instructions from the court, the
jury retired to deliberate on the case.
and as we go to press the jury is still
out and Mitchell's fate is in their
hands.
At the conclusion of the Mitchell
case the court next called the Will
Meeks' murder case, and as we go to
press the selection of jury from the
special venire is in progress In
next weeks issue we will give an
account of the trial.
The north Mississippi herald., 1919-09-05

AtAOAAAStJ hAOiAHA ~ " NAONkNt
Circuit Court for the Second Court
District of Yalobusha county, con-
vened in Water Valley for special
two weeks term.
Judge E. D. Dinkins was present
and presiding, while District Attor-
ney Richard Denman and Court
Senographer Olin Taylor were pres
ent and at their respective posts of
duty. Circuit Clerk ]. w. Young,
Sheriff Dave Patterson and other
court attaches were on hand and
ready for duty.
AS soon as court opened the fol-
lowing names were selected for the
grand jury:
E. W. Barton, foreman; w. B..
Barry, w. T. Smith, w. E. Blackburn,
w. B. Page, M. p. Miller, J. w. Rob-
inson, L. E. Thomas, J. E. Chadwick,
H. e. Nolen, ]. N. Woods, /. S. Green,
A. F. Alexander, j. d. Eubanks, A.
G. Carter, A. B. Chadwick, B. NJ.
Green and John Pruitt. Mr.. J. 8.
Martin was appointed bailiff.
Then followed the courts instruc-
ton 70 the grand jury, after which
they repaired to the grand jury room
and began their deliberations.
Then followed the selection of the
petit juries, as follows:
The north Mississippi herald., 1919-09-05

Haley Case Set For Monday,
Meeks Case at Trial, While
Mitchell Case is in Hands of
Jury. Civil Docket Practic-
ally Cleared and Only Few
Minor Criminal Cases to Be
Disposed of.
The north Mississippi herald., 1919-09-05

Friday, 4:3O p. m.-The
jury in the Robert Mitchell
murder case has just returned
a verdict of "guilty as charged,
but unable to agree on the pen
atty"
This probably means a life
sentence for Mitchell in the
State penitentiary.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-02-06
Chamber of Commerce Meeting

The Chamber of Commerce met in the Bank of Carlisle hall Monday evening with good at- tendance and interest. After a discussion of what the Chamber of Commerce should do this year the election of officers for year was held with the following be. ing elected: Vice President J F. Gillespie: Treas, L. B. Krshka; Board of Directors, W. H. Nich- ols. J. o. Rowles. NJ Young, H. 1. Buechley, J. H. Sims. Jno. D. Martin and c. c. Hummel.
 A call meeting by J F. Giles. pie, for Friday night of Board of Directors, when the Pres. and Sec. will be elected. The next regular meeting is.on February l7, 8 D. m.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-02-06
Frank Faulkner
In Union There Is Strength

These few words should be in gold letters on every dairy barn.
 The dairymen around Carlisle have seen the point, and have united in one unlon and also de- cided to rebuild the creamery which was destroyed by fire some time ago. The cost will be about $2,000. There are about sixty dairymen to carry the burden, which is not heavy If each one will carry his share. If there is 6 shirker among them he will show and eliminate himself, as there is no room for a shirker or a knocker in union of sensible
The Carlisle independent., 1919-02-06
Notice of Sale

l Notice is hereby given that
 the undersigned, as guardian at law of Robert H. and Florence A. Echlln. pursuant to the or ders of the Lonoke Probate Court will offer for sale at public out cry to the highest and best bid der on a credit of three months at the West front door of the County Court House. Lonoke, Arkansas on Thursday, Febru- ary P, 1919, for the purpose of educating and maintaining the aoove named minors. all of the
 right, title and interest of the said Robert H. and Florence A Echlin. minors. in and to the fel lowing described real estate ly ing in Lonoke County. Arkansas, towit:
 An undivided two seven ths in. terests in and to Lots I, 5 and 6, Block 46. Town of Carlisle, Lon oke County, Arkansas which sale will be made subject to the confirmation of the Lonoke Pro bate Court.
 This February 3, 1919. Bettie F. Echlin. Guardian at law of Robert H. and Florence A. Echlin. 8 3t adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-02-06

On the way they got stuck and and walked the rest of the way. While they were trying to get the car out of the mud little boy came by The boys asked him where he was going. He re, piled, that he was going to the game, and then they asked who was going to splay, he said, som e team, he thought it was Carlisle :; the boys replied tohim. T gues s we will go to the game too; that seems to be about all they did by the score of the game.
 Fairyiew outplayed, outran and outjumped them at all times of the game.
 Upon their return home when asked what was the score they looked down their nose and re- piled. they beat us. final score 35 to II in favor of Fairview.
 Swallow your medicine boys and maybe the dose will do you good.
 Frank Faulkner
The Carlisle independent., 1919-02-06
REGULAR coNNoIssEUR.

Cert tof the gloves)-My beau is an excellent judge of pictures.
 Nell (of the notions)-Does he haunt the galleries?
 Cert (warmly)--He never sits no- where but the orchestra, I'll have you know. And, furthermore, I'll betcha a 30-cent sundae that he can drop into any movie in town right In the middle of the reel and tell you the name of the producing company and the prin- cipal actor.-Buffalo Express.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-02-06
A Cash Offer

The Independent has made a special clubbing rate with The Memphis Weekly Commercial Appeal by which we will furnish both papers for one year for the sum of S1.75. The Commercial Appeal is one of the largest and best papers in the South, and we hope to receive many new sub- scriptions on this offer; S1. 75 cash for both papers. '35-tf