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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-10-11
President Is Better
But Not Out of Danger

Washington, Oct. President
Wilson's condition improved again
today and his appetite the failure of
which has been one of the serious
drawbacks of his recovery showed a
decided change toward normal.
So far had he progressed that his
two married daughters, Mrs. VIM. G.
McAdoo of New York and Mrs. Fran
ces B. Sayre, of Cambridge, Mass,
who came to his bedside several days
ago returned to their homes tonight
after a consultation with the Presi-
dents physicians.
Rear Admiral Grayson, the Presi-
dents personal physician at ten o.
clock tonight issued the following
bulletin
THE President has had a comfort
able day and is slightly improved"
DR.. Grayson and the other physi-
clans showed decided inclination to
guard against over-optimism howev-
er, as they believe another setback
still within the range of possibility.
They continued Mr.. Wilson's confine-
ment to bed and kept official busi-
ness away from him.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-10-11
BLOOD Is YOUR LIFE-YOU MUST
KEEP IT PURE.
ALI Impurities Must Be Eliminated

When the blood becomes foul from
the presence of poisonous substances,
which the body is unable to throw
of, it can no longer supply the nerv-
es, brain and muscles with nourish-
ment and strength. The result is that
you are miserable, half sick and feel
tired all the time.
If you will cleanse the blood of all
impurities you will find that your
work will be pleasure, you will
eat and sleep well and enjoy good
health.
One of the best blood cleansers or
purifiers known today is the prescrip-
tion of successful physician, known
as ALGOTONE. He used it for years
in his practice for the treatment of
disorders of the blood. You can still
get this same splendid prescription,
ready prepared from your druggist.
You can get regular $1.00 bottle
for CSC, the advertising price. For
sale in Brookhaven by the Peoples
Drug Store, Successors to Bloom 4
Drug STOREY and all good drug stores.
II your own druggist does not carry
1t in stock get him to order it for
you, but pay no more than the ad-
yertising price Of csc,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-10-11
VETERANS MEET
IN ATLANTA, GA.
Speakers at Opening Session of
Reunion Declare Country
is Supreme.

Atlanta, Ca, Oct. 8.-Pleas for
veterans of the North and South and
their descendants to stand together
in the unsettled conditions following
the world war we're made at today's
opening session Of the United Confed-
crate Veterans reunion.
Speakers defended the cause of the
South in the Civil War, but asserted
that the business vf their cause
should only make Southern men bet
ter and more loyal today and de-
clared this had been shown in the
world war.
Away with the hypocritical, sy-
cophantic cry that "the South fought
for what she thought to be right"
said General J. e. Goods of Mariana,
Ark, in responding to the address
of welcome to the veterans. II tell
you she fought for what she knew
to be right" the veteran continued.
He then told of the tremendous odds
against which Lees armies labored
and turning to the present day, con-
tinued:-
To-day we are Americans and the
old boys in gray have transferred
their loyalty from the Stars and Bars
their first love which has been con-
| signed to the tomb-to the Stars and
Stripes, the flag of our common
country"
Saying that nfty-four years ago
his father died in Virginia for the
South and a year ago his younger
brother died in France for a reuni-
ted country, State Senator Luther
Harrison, of Ada, Okla, delivering
the annual address before the veter-
ans first meeting, asserted both
causes were founded on the same
ideals.
But all this is forgotten" Sena-
tor Harrison continued, I'VE are now
ready to cooperate in furtherance of
the principles that the best Ameri-
cans stand for. Socialism is an ag-
gressive evil-one that should be
fought if we are Americans"
The South, with its comparatively
small foreign populations, should
lead the nation in pure Amerieanism
he asserted.
Reference made by European news
papers and statesmen in comparing.
the central powers to the Confeder-
acy, he said, were the result of pre-
JUDGED accounts of the Civil War.
Greetings from the American Le-
gion to the Confederate Veterans
were sent today in telegram to Gen.
X. M. Van Zandt, commander-in-
chief of the veterans, from Henry D.
Lindsey, national chairman of the le-
gion. The legion, Mr.. Lindsey's
message pointed out, is made up of
'sons of those who wore the blue
and those who wore the gray"
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-10-11
Death of DR.. E. H. Mounger.

1t is with profound regret the
death of DR.. e. H. Mounger is noted.
He passed from the scenes of his long
earthly pilgrimage at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. John Stevens, at Hat
tiesburg, where he made his home in
his latest years.
DR.. Mounger was more than 80
years of age. He was a minister
of the Methodist Church widely
known and greatly beloved. He was
a, loyal friend, to Whitworth College
and. meyer failed to attend the COM
msncement exercises when it was
possible for him to do so. He was
"a type of the Southern gentleman not
too frequently tseen.
To Mrs. Va. D. Davis and Miss
Mounger, his granddaughter, who
reside in Brookhaven sympathy goes
out as they sorrow over the loss Of
their beloved and devoted grand
father, who frequently visited at the
Davis home.
DR.. Mounger was formerly pre-
siding elder of the BrookhaVen Dis
trict and has many warm friends in
South Mississippi, who mourn his go
ing.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-10-11
Jackson Educators Get Raises.

The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Miss.
says
"The superintendent of schools
under the new salary budget fixed by
the School Board receives $4,000 per
year, the school board having raised
his salary from $4,000, the amount
formerly paid. One teacher at the
high school receives $4,000 per an
mum over $500 last year and the
total budget for the high school calls
for $4,000 per annum for teachers
pay against $22,60O a year ago.
All teachers have, it is under
stood, received slight increases rang
ing from approximately $3.50 per an
mum to 5000,
''The comparative costs of the va
rtous schools this year, exclusive OF
the high school for teachers pay, is:
Poindexter $11,30O, last session $8,-
900; Davis school $3.50, last year
$500; George school $3.50, last
year $500; Power school $4,400,
last year $4,500; Galloway school
$4,45O, last year $3.50; Lee school
$3.50, last year $3.50.
This year negro schools will cost
the city $11,600. Janitor hire for
eleven janitors totals S4,305. The
total cost of maintaining the schools
this year will be $91,105.
THE schools of this city have
grown remarkably in the past few
years and recently the board of edu-
cation stated to the commissioners
that bond issue of $250,00O for
schools is necessary; this issue is to
be submitted to the people of Jack
son in November.
The superintendent of schools, ac-
cording to the above, is the highest
paid official in the city, the mayor
drawing $500 and the two commits
sioners $4,000 per year."
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-10-11
Publication Win Be Official Organ
Of Mississippi Woman's College.

"The Scissors" is the title Of the
latest publication in this vicinity, a
paper founded this week at the Mis-
sissippi Woman's College, to be edit
ed by the class in Journalism and
managed by Prof. Gurney.
The new paper will be issued
monthly. All of the students and
members of the faculty of the college
will be subscribers to the publication,
assuring 1t Of circulation of near
ly 500. In addition, the paper will
be sent to the families of students
and this will run the circulation
much above the 500 mark.
THE Scissors" will be the official
organ Of the Woman's College stu
dent body. 1t will be brimfui of
newsy items gathered by the editors
from the student body and the facuI-
ty, and will also carry advertise
ments.
Hattiesburg residents who desire
to subscribe to 1.-THE Scissors may
do so by writing to the Woman's
College. Also, any person in this
state or another who has daughter
at the college may also be a sub
subscriber to the new publication
Hattiesburg American.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-10-11

And he says, "oh, I got something
pretty good back here" .
$50 he comes back pretty soon
with something the color of coca
cola only there wasn't so much of it,
and 1 think it was stronger. We
had one together, and it had a real
kick. don't know what it was, but
they used to sell stuff like that out
in Texas-before we got converted
and they called it hooch and forty
rod and red eye, and such like names.
Then I prospected along up the
street till come to the Crescent Hall.
Ny, what lot of mirrors they got
upstairs. It's right on the corner of
the main stem. 1t was jam up with
people. Soon's 1 got upstairs 1 felt
at home. 1t was just like Texas be-
fore it got religion. In a big room
they was most all playing that old
familiar game of seven and a half.
But / wasn't hankering for cards. ]
was trailing hosses. So I looked a.
round some more. Over to one side
there was little room, with a desk
and telephone in it. A sharp-look-
ing hombre, young feller, was busy
with the phone. About twenty men
was trying to squeeze in where there
wasn't room for six. He was taking
bets, too, and 1 laid a couple with
him. 1t sure is friendly town, all
right. No sneaking around with an
eye out for the town marshal. There
amt no town marshal reckon.
Eyes, sir; l sure like New Orleans.
I'm strong for it. wrote to a pal
of mine in Texas, and told him to
come on over and come in. The
waters fine. 1t does seem kinda fun
ny to me, people saying there amt
no hoss race playing in New Orleans
cause its agin the law. You don't
need no pass words. Nobody has tC
introduce you. Just amble in any
where. They're all glad to see you
and all take your money, easy and
pleasant like, and fair and gentle.
manly.
II wish we had New Orleans out
in Texas. 1 sure do. don't be.
lieve I'll ever go back to Texas. Tn
natural-born sucker, and 1 like tC
take chance, and believe me, mis-.
ter, this is the place"
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-10-11
Airplane Flying Over
Attracts Much Attention

Considerable entertainment was at
forded Brookhaven people Wednes-
day just after noon by the flying over
and around the city of an airplane
on its way to Hammond, La, where
it was to give demonstrations at a
fair being held there.
In anticipation that a landing
would be made at the 1. H. C. farm
a considerable crowd hurried out;
but were disappointed, Lieut.. Wind
ham only flying low enough several
times to test the landing place he
expects to use when he returns to
this city for an engagement later on.
He was forced to break a date here
a couple Of weeks back on account Of
an accident to the machine at Jack
son.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-10-11
NEW ORLEANS NOT
LIKE SUNDAY SCHOOL
A Texas Travellers Experience
COntradicts BrOOkhaven
Mans Statement.

Not long ago The Leader quoted
a returned visitor to New Orleans as
saying% THE city is just like big
Sunday School now."
Sunday last as we noted the inter-
esting columns of the Times-Picay =
une, we came across the New Or
leans experience of Texas man ex-
pressed in his careless English, and
turn it over to our readers for what
it is worth. 1t doesn't sound like
Sunday school to us.
Here it is, or rather excerpts from
the Texas travellers ramblings as
told in the T.-P.:-
Il was single-footing along Ram
part street, and l dropped in Mr.. Fer
fantelli's place at Gravier street.
don't know whether the man behind
che bar was Mr.. Ferranteli or not,
out he was a nice feller. When !
asked him if could place little bet
ne goes behind little screen and
gets me book full of information.
And then he told me some himself.
He was just like a pal. Anyhow,
[ put little bet on hoss, and as it
was getting late went on home.
Il noticed in the paper the next
morning that my hoss had won, SO
| pilgrimed around to Mr.. Ferrantel-
lis and / seen the same barkeep on
watch. He was glad to see me, and
paid off, all square and gentleman
like. Then l says to him. Lets
have beer" And he smiles, wise
like, and he says to me. do you
sure want beer?" And I says, why
stranger, what all have you got?'
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-10-11

Phoas 81 when you want printing.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-10-11
Warren County Boasts
Fewest White Illiterates

Vicksburg, Miss, Oct. Sin his
report for the month of September,
submitted to the board of supervis-
ors, now in session. Professor J. H.
Culkin, county superintendent of ed
ucation, said in part:-
1T may be of interest to know that
according to the published statisti-
cal information, Warren County now
has the smallest percentage of white
illiterates of any county in the
South, and is far ahead of any coun-
ty in Mississippi"
Referring to the Oak Ridge school
he said: Permit me to comment on
the activities of the Oak Ridge school
community. Briefly stated, they
have a music room and art studio
in connection with the regular build
ing; electric lights have been in
stalled; a Iyceum course has been
listed for the near future and the
numbers are being advertised; NOV
ing pictures will be put on display
in the very near future" Following
by Professor Culkin: us that bring
ing the boy to town or taking city
life to the men and women and boys
and girls of the rural districts?"
In his report to the board of may
or and aldermen submitted to the
board at it's meeting this morning,
City assessor and Tax Collector Abe
Kierskey shows a total assessed val
ue of real property at $7,791,935, an
increase of $70,7S5; personal prop
erty, $3,990,185, an increase OF
$357,035.
The total of land and personal
property valuation is $11,782,120, as
against a total Of $11,354,675 last
year, or total increase Of $427, ,445
The assessments do not include en-
terprises of any kind instituted since
February /, since which time some
very large additions have been made
to the local commercial and indus
trial world.
Mr.. Kierskey also reports he has
been advised by Stokes v. Robertson
state revenue collector, that the bacl
privilege tax licenses against Swift
& Co., and Armour 4 Co., have beer
agreed upon and the city will re
ceive $3.50 from the latter compan!
and $120 from Swift & Co.
Vicksburg Council No. 898
Knights of Columbus, officers wert
installed by John T. Savage of Jack
son, after which squirrel stew
supper was served, complimentary Il
Professor J. H. Culkin, county super
intendent of education, who is dis
trict Deputy of the knights of Co
lumbus in Mississippi. Professo
Culkin is about to leave the city
having obtained leave of absenc
from the board of supervisors, an,
there is probability that he will
make arrangements to work in othe
fields, as the pay of county super
intendent Of education is regarde,
as inadequate. He is well know
throughout Mississippi, on accoun
of his services in the various war ac
tivities, particularly in the Libert
Loan drives,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-10-11
Brookhaven Team, Achilles Summers,

Brookhaven Team, Achilles Summers,
Capt.
Four-legged Race. Gum Grove
Lawrence Keen, Eugene Phillips,
Meredith Woodall.
Monkey and Terrapin Race. 1st
Hugh Keen, Fostby Smith; End
Prentiss Maxwell, Morris Simmons.
Barrel Race. 1st-Prentiss Max
we'll, Holly Springs; 2nd-Lawrence
Keen, Gum Grove.
Four Man Boxing Contest. Law
renee Keen and Floyd Lotion, Gum
Grove, VS.. Oscar Smith and Willard
Fugler, Fair River; Lawrence Keen
and Floyd Lotion VS.. Ed. Blue and
Oscar Smith. Lawrence Keen, win
ner 1st prize; Ed Blue, second.
Kicking Match. 1st-Harry Pell,
Brookhaven; 2nd-Meredith Wood
all, Gum Grove.
The winners in the various other
contests will be published in our
Wednesdays issue, as some of the
decisions will not be awarded before
the time of going to press in this is
sue.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-10-11
Clocks Will Be Set Back
At A. M. on October 26

Washington.-General uncertain
ty as to when the clocks of the ma
tion will be turned back and daylight
saving abolished seems to have re-
suited from the recent action of Con-
gress in repeating the daylight-sav-
ing act.
In answer to numerous inquiries
officials have pointed out that clocks
may not be turned back until the
last Sunday of October, or October
26, at 100 a. m.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-10-11

Neuralgia of the face, shoulder.
hands or feet requires powerful, re-
-medy that will penetrate the flesh.
BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT pos
sesses that power. Rubbed in where
the pain is felt is all that is neces-
sary to relieve suffering and restore
normal conditions. Sold by King
Drug Co.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-10-11
DON'T Have Your Tires Patched up.

Have them neatly repaired with
the very best materials by a thor
oughly experienced tire builder. The
work is guaranteed and will not cost
you any more.
Brookhaven Machine Shop g. Garage.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1919-10-11

or course you want good printing.
The Leader does that kind.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-08-08
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Substantial
Work Clothes
for Men

cHOES, Overalls,
, Gloves, Shirts, Sox,
etc., in fact everything
(or the mans harvest t
needs, all made Of good
SUBSTANTIAL materials !,
guaranteed to withstand !
the hardest wear, and
priced right-just a
coupleof the many good !
reasons why you should
buy your clothes at the
men S store
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-08-08
GARFORD
Motor
- hsery Purpose Are Famed the
World Over

0akFoRD EQUALS SO HORSES
'Owerg Ask any Garford owner.
i. 'qulred the united and streLu-
ms. eilorts of 80 horses to even
- Ss the tremendous steel girder
v., ,eet and inches long and
e'psnsive ~ w
On, = the powerful Garfo.d was
Ana : 'ne Job and moved it-easily.
saved $1,000 on each girder.
II. ~ and plenty oft, is in every
yo0 ~ =, aarford truck. That's why
il ! ny the Garrord predomlnatirg
s,sss. many lines of industry where
vital ana endurance are
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-08-08

(continued on page five)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-20
U. S. NAVY DEPARTMENT.

The first Secretary of the Navy in the United States was Benjamin Stod- dert, who was appointed to that posi- ton by President John Adams 12l years ago today. May 20, 17eS. On the organization of the United States government the navy was placed un- der the supervision of the War Department, but in 179S the two branches of the service were separat- ed. The first Naval Secretary, like most of his successors, had little nau- tical knowledge. He was a native Of Maryland and served in the Conti- mental Army as a captain of cavalry. He died in 1913, having held the naval portfolio under both Adams and Jef- ferson. From Stoddert to Josephus Daniels, the present incumbent, who is an editor, the American naval sec retaries have been with very few ex- captions men who had little or no knowledge of the sea and its ways. One exception was William Jones, in Madison's cabinet who had served in the navy during the revolution. The great majority of the holders of the naval portfolio have been lawyers and 1urists. In fact, it would seem that complete ignorance of naval matters has always been considered one of the chief qualifications of a Secretary of the Navy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-20
DAMAGE CLAIMS.

The bulletin issued by the Con- necticut Company states that damage claims paid by the company last year amounted to S3S5,711.24 which ac- tording to the bulletin statistician rep resent 5,S2S,600 fares at a nickel each.
 "On the Bridgeport lines one out of every S3,01S passengers carried was injured. In Waterbury the average was higher with one out of every 42,- 322 injured, and in Hartford one out of every 7S.S0S.'' Every employe is urged to do his part to prevent further waste, for the bulletin explains, that "every penny counts at present with the ccmpany's finances in a weakened condition"
 Collisions are avoidable and mex cusable," the bulletin says, in urging motormen to watch the other car and the auto.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-20
Relatives Declare
 Sullivan Held Jos.
 Herman Blameless

Joseph Herman was not to blame for the collision which resulted in the death of Dennis l.. Sullivan, relatives of the dead man testified yesterday afternoon before Coroner Phelan. His sister, Mrs. William H. O'Hara, stated that just before his death Sullivan said to her, Tt was not Joe's fault. He was in no way to blame for the acci- r, dent. We were riding slowly Sul- n livan's three nieces, Miss Ethel Rohl- i man, Miss Elizabeth Rohlman and Miss Geraldine O'Hara, were at the hospital and heard Sullivan make the statement, they said. Judge Thomas c. Coughlin represented Herman yes- terday.
 The accident occurred last Thurs day night. Sullivan was riding with Herman on the latter's Inotorcy. 1e. Herman tried to pass a motor truck and the rear end of this vehicle swerv- cd, striking the motorcycle and throwing Sullivan out. Herman is charged with manslaughter and is held under s2.5o0 bonds for the Fair field town court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-20
OUR OWN CABLES
 AND THE WIRELESS.
Foreign Traders Want Them to In
 sure Success of Merchant Fleet.

American cable and wireless sys- tems of communication with foreign countries are absolutely essential to the successful operation of the new American Merchant Marine, in the opinion of the Sixth National Foreign Trade Convention, which has just been held in Chicago. About 2,000 delegates, including the leaders of commerce, finance and industry, from all parts of the country were in at tendance, and many representatives of American houses in other coun- tries
 The General Convention Commit tee, in the report containing this de- claration, laid especial emphasis upon the congestion and delay on the Pa cific cable and pointed out that mes sages by that cable were at that mes sages by that cable were at that time subject to delay of eight days be- cause of the amount of business. The Committee report, which was ratified unanimously by the Convention says: The world trade for which we are prepared with our increased produc- tive capacity and for which we are preparing with our new Merchant Marine can be handled only if we have adequate American facilities for telegraphic communication to all for eign countries Competition with for eign producers requires equally rapid cable and wireless facilities as they possess. This should be a. national trade policy, first carried into effect to those places where present service has proved utterly inadequate, as in the case of the single cable that forms the only direct connection between the United States and the Orient. Un- der the volume of direct business that Is now developing this cable for several months has been many days behind in the transmission of mes sages, being more than eight days late at the present time."