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The Washington herald., 1919-10-08
KILLED when HIT
BY FAST train
Brakeman Albert Grissom
Swings m Front of Train
At Stony Cap, Md.

Within a short time before he was
to have been married. Albert Grissom.
20. Of lo7 Seaton place northwest. son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Grissom. was
killed yesterday morning when hit by
a Baltimore-bound passenger train at
stony Run. Nd, near Camp Meade.
The young mans fiance is Miss
Gladys Little, of Hyattsville. Md.
Grissom is reported to have swung
on a slowly moving freight train, on
which he was a brakeman. into the
path OF the train which struck him.
He was an ex-service man and a
former student OF the Mckinley Man
ual Training School.
Survivors besides the parents are a
sister. Eugenia, and a brother, Will
fred.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-08
MAY ASK PRESIDENT
TO SAVE MANS LIFE

Unless President Wilson intervenes.
James Henry jackson. colored. will
be executed at the District Jail one
week from today. The crime he will
expiate Is the murder last spring OF
Miss Lillian Hood. Of Tennessee, who
came to this city to engage in war
work. Superintendent Foster has al
ready had the scaffold erected in what
Is known as the new workhouse,
near Congressional Cemetery.
A motion to dismiss the appeal
taken by counsel for jackson has been
made by Assistant u. S. Attorney
Cromelin in the Court of Appeals. 1t
Is said counsel for the condemned
man are considering making applica-
tion to the President for executive
clemency by committing the sentence
to life Imprisonment because of the
prisoners alleged mental deficiency.
Justice Siddons set the date of the
execution at October i.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-08

pose of manufacturing sentiment in
the country In favor OF the league Of
nations aroused q bitter debate In yes
terday's morning hour" Senator
Brandegee. Of Connecticut, started u
by calling attention TO large numbers
Of kilograms which bave come TO him
from branches Of de league. urging
him to support ths treaty without
reservations or ah>ndments. The
Senator said Il was evident that the
League to Enforce Peace Is spending
a great deal of money to obtain sig
natures to these messages.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-08
1T HAPPENED
ON THE HILL

STRIKERS are resorting to violence
and lawlessness and yet every men,
Der of the A. f. of l.. will soon be
paying money to support them" Sena-
tor Myers. of Montana, declared yes
terday.
The Interstate Commerce Commis-
sion would be given authority to sus-
pend State rates temporarily pending
a hearing by an amendment to the
Cummins railroad bill which the SEN
ate Interstate Commerce COMMITTEES
tentatively accepted yesterday.
An "anti-dumping" bill W. in
troduced yesterday by Senator
SmOot. Utah.
The bill is designed to prevent de-
moralization of American industry
by flooding the United States with
foreign goods sold below the cost
of production plus a fair" profit.
Secretary of War Baker yesterday
earnestly recommended" that the
Chamberlain bill to grant amnesty
and restore to the colors all SOL
diers, sailors and Marines convicted
by court-martial be defeated.
Gas warfare should be preserved for
use in time of war. Mai. Gen. Sibert.
head of the chemical warfare service,
told the House Military Affairs Com
mittee yesterday.
The Senate Naval Affairs Committee
yesterday voted against comforting
the permanent rank of admiral on
Admiral w. S. Sims and Rear Ad-
miral W. S. Benson. Instead. the
committee amended the bill that re-
Gently passed the House, to have 1t
provide for three vice admirals at an
active salary of $1,000 a year and re-
tired pay of $4,000.
Secretary Lansing appeared before
the House Foreign Affairs Committee
yesterday to urge continuance of the
war time passport restriction until
permanent legislation governing i'm
migration can be enacted.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-08
Had Liquor in Pellet Form;
with Fnz, Without Kick "

Several novel brands of booze"
have been invented as substitutes for
the real article. but it remained for
Caro- F. G. Compost. an Italian. who
appeared in oPlice Court yesterday. to
introduce a drink with the fizz. but
without the kick" He was charged
with violating the drug act by selling
pellets that were guaranteed to make
the purchaser feel good all over"
Compost was arrested in a Ninth
street delicatessen while
trying to negotiate a bottle of the pei
lets for a supply of cigarettes. He
said the stun was particularly good
as q bracer on "the morning after"
and would cure the most wild and
woody headache. As The pellets had
not been analyzed to determine their
composition. Judge Hardison dis
missed the case.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-08

The central picture of Dr. Cary Grayson admiral
u S. NJ who President Wilson's physician and
panon his travels Upper right Dr. E. Stitt ad
mal u s. ~ and chairman of the Medical Examining
of the Upper left DR. Francis S. Decum noted specialist
in diseases Lower left DR.. Sterling Rufin,
dagnostican. Lower right DR.. George De Schweniz
OF the University of Pennsylvania specialist ophhalmolog
who has the Presidents ocuist for many years.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-08
Influenza Reached Its
Crest a Year Ago Today

One year ago today influenza reach
ed the crest of its ravaging epidemic
in Washington.
On October S. 1918. 2174 cases were
reported in the District. A total OF
1o5 have been reported since Septem-
Der /. Only one death has resulted
this fall from influenza
The Washington herald., 1919-10-08
FAY BANTER ENGAGED
TO NAVAL COMMANDER

New York. Oct. 7.-Announce-
ment is made OF the engagement Of
Fay BANTER. playing in East Is
West" to Lieut.. Comdr. Reginald
Venable. The engagement had been
kept secret for more than a year.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-08
Brightwood to Choose Officers.

Brightwood Citizens Association. one
of the oldest organizations of its
type in the city. will begin its fall
activities Friday night with a meet
ing and election of officers In the
Brightwood Public School Building.
on Georgia avenue.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-08
Lew Dockstader iii; \
Goes to Sanitarium

New York. Oct Lew Dock
stader. the minstrel. who celebrated
his sixty-third birthday last month.
has been taken TO the Rockville
Center sanitarium and may under
go a slight operation there sc-
cording TO Mra Dockstader.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-03-27
Mesdames Purvis and Brown
Entertained

The most brilliant social affair
OF the season occurred last Tues
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
A. G. Purvis,of Pelahatchie, when
NesdamAs Purvis and R. F.
Brown entertained.
The attractive home had the
added charm, in the artistic
touch of the hostess with a
wealth of lovely violets and ferns
to breathe their welcome to their
friends. And following the
program, an elegant salad course
was served.
Those enjoying Mesdames Pur-
Wis and Browns hospitality were
Mesdames T. B. Spann, r. A.
Stingily, H. H. Spann, Lin Nolan,
O. w. Knight, S. F. King, ]. B.
Massengale, Annie Battle, C. M.
Haynes, A. Britt, J. L. Ross, Reid
Gammill, L. T. Suber, of Brandon,
and R. J.. Brown.
After declaring the afternoon
one of the most enjoyable occa-
sions of their lievs, the guests de-
parted for their respective homes.
A. Guest.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-03-27

On account of the failure of the
band wagons arrival, the after
noon performance was called off,
and most of the people went home
very much disappointed. Later
in the evening, however, the
band wagon appeared upon the
scene, and the night show was
we'll attended, and everybody
seemed we'll pleased. The show
went from here to Pelahatchie,
where performances were given
in the afternoon and night OF
Monday.
A deep gloom of sorrow was
cast over our entire town and
community Sunday morning when
the news of the death of Little
Ira Burnham, the only child OF
DR.. and Mrs. Hugh r. Burnham,
was received. The little fellow
was sick for only a few hours,
and at first his condition was not
considered serious, but early
Saturday night he grew rapidly
worse, and while everything thai
human skill could do was done.
he passed away Sunday morning
about S o'clock. Ira was a
bright child, and was a favor
lite among his playmates, and his
sad demise is grieved by every
one. The little remains were
carried to Brookhaven Sunday
afternoon and laid to rest beside
the little sister who preceded
him only a few months ago. To
the heart broken mother and
father, The News extends it's
heartfelt sympathy.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-03-27
Mrs. Hardy Hilton.

Fannie Belle White was born
March 26, 1899, and died March
20, 1919. She was the youngest
child of Mr.. and Mrs. w. F.
White. Her father having gone on
before when she was baby.
She was reared by her mother
near Clear Branch church.
She married Hardy Hilton al
most four years ago and she
leaves husband, a little boy
two and one-half years old, a
baby girl one month old, a moth
err, four sisters, two brothers
and many relatives and friends.
She was quiet and gentle to all,
never complaining or murmuring
of anything that befell her lot.
It was my privilege to be her
teacher for three, years and she
was the same girl always.
She joined the church at Clear
Branch several years ago and
was regular in attendance when
near there.
May we not grieve, altho' we'll
miss her for her suffering is over
and she will be at the Pearly Gate
to await the arrival of all Gods
children
During her illness she said,
IF it's the Lords will I'm ready
to CO." and the smile on her face
when death came gives more as
surance that she is better off.
May we all be ready when the
Saviour calls and he'll gently
lead us onward until we reach
that shining shore. And may the
Lord deal very tenderly with the
noble stricken relatives and
guard with his own wisdom the
motherless little children.
YES, we'll mits you Fannie
Belle
Never more we'll see thy face
Till we meet thee Ger the river
In that happy dwelling place.
Mrs.. Bertha Mel Donald,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-03-27
Watch and JeWeIrv Work

Bring your watch, clock and
jewelry repair work to me. | am
prepared to do anything in this
line, and will promptly get same
back to you on short notice.
| can also make the finest Sig,
Band or Wedding Rings made.
| make these out of nothing but
solid gold, any karat desired, and
will do the work at reasonable
price. 49,.
When needing anything in this
line, call on me.
VIM. Mcintyre.
With DR.. Burnham, over
Barnes Store.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-03-27

Rankin Camp No. 265 U. G. V. is
respectfully called to meet in
Brandon, at II o'clock a. m. on
the first Monday in April 1919,
for transaction Of important bust
ness; the selection Of delegates
and alternates to the reunion Of
the Mississippi Division to be
held at Brookhaven, Miss, on
July 9th, 10th and 18th next; and
also for selection Of delegates to
the general reunion, the place to
be named later. All members are
urged to attend this meeting, and
to pay the annual dues to the Adj
jutant, on or before that time.
The Commander urges it upon
Veterans to come to this meet
ing; there is an individual re-
sponsibility resting upon each of
US; the organization must be
maintained, and without your at
tendance and help it may suffer.
It will only take one day, it is
your duty to come and encourage
others to do 50.
BY order Of the Camp.
r. s. Maxey, Adj't,
Pat Henry, Conp'd'r
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-03-27
PelahatCl1ie.

Mrs. r. V. Shields spent Sat-
urday in Jackson shopping.
Mrs. Annie Davis Battle spent
several days in Meridian the past
week.
Miss Annie Mae Miller chap
eroned a party of young people
out to "Mitchim's Gully Satur-
day for picnic, all report a jol-
ly time and miss Miller an ideal
chaperone.
The many friends of Mrs. II
I. Suber were delighted to see
her Tuesday afternoon of last
week, she having come over to
attend a party given by Mes
danes Purvis and Brown.
Miss Ora Baker has returned
home, her school having closed
at Clarksburg.
Miss Annie Mae Miller spent a
few days last week with her
friends and relatives in Herman
vile.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Munster
man spent Thursday in Morton.
Mrs. Jim Ross and daughter,
Bessie, spent several days with
Mrs. John Ross at Pickett
S. F. Afford, of Anguilla, was
here Friday to see her aunt, Mrs
Dora McLaurin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reed Gammill
have recently moved into their
new home which they have had
remodeled and newly furnished.
Mr.. D. M. Robbins was Pela-
hatchie visitor Thursday. Mr..
Robbins is now making his home
in Jackson.
Mr.. A.. Britt is able to be out
again after several days illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Myers are
the proud parents of a fine girl
which made her arrival Wednes-
day the 10Th.
Miss Ruby Harrell who has
been nursing in Va, arrived Sat-
urday for visit to her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Harrell.
Mr.. Will Bynum spent Satur-
day in town.
Mrs. T. J. Rodgers and Miss
Emma Jean Cooper were shop
ping in town Monday.
Mrs. E. N. Ross and two chill
dren are on visit to relatives
at Johns.
Mrs. Jim Knight and little
daughter are visiting Mrs.
Knights parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. H. Patrick.
Mr.. |. L. Robbins returned to
Vicksburg Monday after a visit
to home folks.
Ethelbert Phillips is at home
again after several weeks spent
in Texas and other points.
: Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Sanders are
delighted to have with them, Mr..
and Mrs. c. K. Sanders of Black
we'll, South Carolina, and MRS.
Arthur Varnado and little daugh-
ter, Martha Virginia, of Jackson.
Prof. w. S. Craft spent Sat
urday and Sunday in Collins.
Mrs. A. G. Purvis and little son,
Guy, returned last week from a
pleasant visit to her sister, Mrs.
James Gallaspee, of Newton.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-03-27
Armenian and Syrian Relief
Rankin County.

Our report this week is very
encouraging indeed. Every beat
heard from gives us more than
half our county quota. Surely
we can raise the balance. Other
counties have gone "over the top
Our grand old Rankin will not
fall behind in this-the greatest
opportunity she has ever had for
showing her true Christian spirit
Our beat chairmen with their
committees have been so faithful
and l do trust with all my heart
that not a person who has been
asked to give to this cause has
refused to do so. ''If such there
be, go mark him WE'LL" for his
soul is small indeed.
This week I have received from
Mrs. Duncan, of Beat 4, $4.00,
and from R. D. McRae, of beat
2, $1.00. If those who have not
yet given to this cause will do as
these have, we will soon have orr
quota. Won't you do so-send in
to your beat chairman or neigh
bor-hood committee, something
right away. Every penny of-your
money goes for the relief of these
sufferers without one cent
for organizing, or other work
ers-all are gladly giving their
service Let's raise our quota
quickly, and let Rankin county
stand out a shining example of
Christian Love and Brother
hood.-Millions of "The least of
these my brethren, are hungry
naked and sick.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-03-27
A Card of Thanks.

We do greatly thank our dear
friends and all the good people
of Brandon and the county a
bout us, for the great sympathy
and tender remembrances in the
loss of our darling little boy. We
hope that God may bless each
and every one of you and we may
meet little Ira in Heaven some
day.
DR.. and Mrs. Burnham.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-03-27
LOCAL NOTES

Mr.. and Mrs. R. V. Shields, of
Pelahatchie, spent Sunday with
Brandon relatives and friends.
Mrs. S. NJ. Hunter, of Jackson,
visited her sister, Miss Eunice
Washburn the first part of the
week.
One of the biggest rains of the
season fell Tuesday night, which
will delay farm operations for
several days more.
Miss Eloise Thomas, of Ray
vile, La, and Miss Ethel Haddon,
of Harperville, Miss, were week
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
d. Thomas.
Hon. Henry w. Bradshaw of
East Rankin is in town today
Mr.. Bradshaw served this Dis
trict in the State Senate, and is
being urged to become candi.
date for Senator again.
Lieut.. Oscar Johnston, candi-
date for Governor, will speak al
the court house in Brandon next
Tuesday, April l, at II o'clock a
m. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to every one to be present
as Mr.. Johnston has a message
that will be of interest.
Chancery court convened Mon
day morning with Judge G. C,
Tam, of Hickory, presiding. Over
20 divorce cases were granted,
the greater majority of them be-
ing colored. The work of the
term was completed yesterday
morning, and the judge left for
his home.
In the Educational column this
week will be found reply from
Miss Meddie Robinson to our edi-
torial of last week anent
the schools and school teach
ers of Rankin county.
Upon her own argument we
respectfully submit the case with
out further commetn.
Attention is called to the cor
rected advertisement of ]. u. Nc
Kay Floral Company in this ISSUE
Last week the advertisement ap-
peared without the words per
dozen over the prices. This is one
of the most up to date and moder-
en- floral houses of the state, and
careful and prompt attention is
given all orders. A full supply
of plants can be had at any
time.
w. H. Barnes returned Sunday
morning from New Orleans,
where he had been for several
days attending a group meeting
of the bankers Of Mississippi and
Louisiana. He reports hugs
time with something doin' every
minute. He had rested up suffi
ciently to be able to gor out fish
ing with Mr.. Thornton Tuesday
afternoon. The usual amount Of
fish were caught.
Haag's Mighty Shows brought
4 large crowd to town Saturday
lin fact the streets were linet
with folks. and reminded "
ssA4 ssu3s!Iqo 70 Vonm x1eA
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-03-27
MONEY TOLOAN.

Both small and large loans on
improved land, liberal hpprais-
ments of land, low rate of inter
est and easy payments Loans
completed in ten or fifteen days,
no red tape, responsible only for
your own money. See J. R. East,
Brandon. Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-03-27
'To Land Owners"


The first of April is date of
expiration of the period Of re-
demption of lands from sale made
by the Tax Collector in 1917.
Check your receipts for 1916
carefully against your land num-
bers to prevent your not knowing
of the sale of you rland. If any
has been sold, it should be re-
deemed at once.
Yours very truly,
Duncan L. Thompson.
Chairman Of the State Tax
Commission.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-03-27

Mrs. Ira Shields,
Chairman Rankin Co.
t-.- -
DIR. s. p. WEATHERSBY
vETERINARIN
.DLO, Miss.
Cure and Treatnent 81 All
Domestic Animals,
The Washington herald., 1919-10-01
SENATE WANTS
REPORT ON u. S.
LANDING AT TRAU
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

Italians and Jugo-Slavs. This state
ment was supplemented by Senator
Swanson. another administration
supporter, with the remark that the
territory in question was part of
the Adriatic which had been turned
over to the United States for control
until the final peace settlement. Un-
der such conditions, Senator Swan
son said he was unwilling to have
the American flag driven out by
the Italians.
The situation is just the same as
II we had sent troops into Austria
or Germany" Senator Hitchcock
stated.
Senator Hitchcock declared:
81 think we ought to have action
on the treaty. even II it goes against
what believe should be done. There
is a deliberate purpose to hold up
the treaty. and I believe that action
is endorsed by a majority on the
other side OF the chamber. am
willing to be beaten so long as we
have action"
Senator Fail replied to this as
sertion by charging that the actions
of the President in the Fiume con-
troversy were those of a dictator"
and that the sending of American
forces to the coast of Dalmatia was
without warrant or authority uI
law.
Senator Lodge ended the debate
by saying that il the Senate could
prevail upon the President to dis
close some of the facts about mat
ters of this kind the work on the
treaty would be accelerated.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-01
SAYS BURLESON
DEFIED WILSON
Lehlbach Attacks Postmas.
ter Generals Action on
Appointments.

Postmaster General Burieson's de-
fiance of the executive order placing
postmasterships of the Presidential
class under civil service has resulted
in 1856 vacancies in important offices
throughout the country remaining un-
filled for a year or more.
In making this charge in the House
yesterday. Representative LehIbach. Of
New Jersey. chairman Of TIE Com
mittee on Reform in the Civil Service,
declared Mr.. Burleson had attempted
TO coerce the Civil Service Commits
sion to change its ratings of candi-
dates
In cases in which the Civil Service
Commissions ratings did not comply
with the Postmaster Generals porson-
al or political desires. Mr.. LehIbach
added. Mr.. Burleson refused to submit
for appointment the names of eiigibles
supplied by the commission.
Representative Tincher. Republican.
of Kansas, related an incident in
which he said a postmaster IN his
STATE had been removed by Mr.. Bur
Lesson because he had failed to con-
tribute to Democratic campaign funds
in accordance with the demands made
upon him.
The Democratic Committee called
upon the postmaster for $50. said
Dir. Tincher, and the Democratic can
di,late for Congress in his district de-
-"dr1 an amount equal to 5 per
cent Of his salary. Owing to the
ia cost of living. the postmaster
replied that ne was unable to make
the contributions. and two months
ago. the Kansas member declared,
ne found that he had been removed.
Mr.. Lehlbach was discussing the
Postmaster Generals failure to fur
nish the House all the information
sought in his resolution asking for
a list of eligibles for postmastership
appointments submitted by the Civil
Service Commission. and a report on
the number whose appointment had
been held up.
The charge is" sad Mr.. Lehlbach,
The Washington herald., 1919-10-01


Fletcher. 1t has been decided 10 let
his fate rest with the coroner's jury.
In all likelihood. detectives stated
last night, Sylvia will be held. Six
witnesses will be present at the in
quest and. Judging from their state
ments to detectives. the testimony
given today will prove highly detri-
mental to Sylvia's case.
Sylvia is said to have been seen
threatening Wood In the basement of
the Westory Building. shortly before
O'Clock on the afternoon of Septem-
Der is, according to detectives. This
fact and others. woven together by
detectives, have made a virtual net OF
circumstantial evidence. the only gap
being the mountaineering Of the actual
murder.
The drug ring" theory has been
abandoned by the police. That a
craps" game was the cause of the
murder is another discarded theory.
The probable motive for the murder
The Washington herald., 1919-10-01
TILE WAsHNGTQN HERALD. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER l. 1919

II i
Duquesne in fining Foster and
other organizers for holding a pub
lie meeting without a permit was
a severe blow to the strike COM
mittee which had contended that
the mayors action was a blow at
free speech and free assembly. On
this point Judge Kennedy said:
"The right of free speech is a
sacred one. 1t well deserves pro-
lection. but there are places and
times and subjects in which the
right of free speech. sacred though
1t be. must yield to the greater one
Of the safety Of the citizens of the
Commonwealth. their homes and
their property"
Foster announced tonight that he
will leave for Washington tomorrow
night to appear before the Kenyon
committee on Thursday.It is under
stood that Foster Is to be question:
ed regarding his expressed views on
syndicalism.