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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-28
She's Always on the Job
Unlike Jeanette
Rankin
BY MILTON BRoNNER

LONDON, July 28-"You be qui-.
etr'
The command was not given by a
parent to a child nor by teacher to
a pupil. The unusual exhortation,
quite unparliamentary, was given by
one member of the grave British Par
lament to another member. The 're-
bukee" was Commander Kenworthy.
The rebuker was Lady Nancy AS
tor, the first woman member of Par
lament to take her seat and perform
her duties. And believe me, the good
looking, nimble-witted, sarcastic-tong-
ued daughter of Virginia, with her
marked American accent, certainly
does perform her duties.
Conspicuous For Silence
| remember when Jeanette Ran
kin sat in our Congress as the Lady
from Montana" the first and only wo-
man member we ever had. And she
was mainly conspicuous for her ST.
lence and her shyness. Not so Lady
Nancy. She is on the job all the time.
She listens intently. She frequently
makes interjections and quite as fire.
quently makes speeches.
Nor is she given any special con-
sideration because she is a woman.
She had her eye on seat in gang
way that is very convenient. But that
seat was also the apple of a male
members eye. So he beat her to it
and compelled her to sit Elsewhere.
Lady Nancy does not often speak
in such matters as treaties and for
eign affairs, but let such subjects as
the welfare of women and children
public health, public education, etc.,
come up and she is instantly on her
feet.
Provokes a Laugh
There was a debate on a measure
designed to extend the voting suf-
frage to women younger than those
now enjoying the privilege. Lady
Nancy favored it and evoked shouts
of laughter when she said: "You need
not fear the women, because we are
going to give you what is best for
you"
But she is not always poking fun.
Sometimes she is very earnest. Then
she reveals the woman who is home
maker and who has been unspoiled
by great riches. Said she not long
ago:
"Many women would not want to
go into public life. I don't blame
them. I know what it is for people
like myself who love their homes
knitting, butter-making and the quiet
occupations of country people. "
A little later in the same speech
she digressed into homily on snob-
bishness. "Don't you think we ought
to try to get little Of it out of our
lives? For Christian people snobbish-
ness is the most ridiculous thing in
the world. It is form of materiaIism
Try to unite with the thinkers and
not with the possessors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-28

Explorer Amundsen sailed for the
Arctic region from Europe more than
a year ago, intending to try to reach
the North Pole by another route than
the one Peary took to the top of the
world. He. had not been reported
for many months, and his appearance
at this time was entirely unexpected.
He had intended running his ship into
the ice, allowing it to become fasten-
ed, and then attempt to float across
the position of the pole, an undertake
ink that would require probably three
years, according to estimates. The
message announcing Amundsen's ar
rival at Nome fails to state whether
he was successful in his original in
tention of reaching the North Pole,
but because of his appearance at his
time being unexpected it it assumed
that he was not successful
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-28
POISONED INSANE
WIFE TO REWED
Tennessee Farmer Con
fesses Sending Candy
That Killed Woman

NASHVILLE, July 28.-City de-
tectives today made public an alleged
confession accredited to George Lift
rual, farmer of Sumner county,
who is charged with sending poison
ed candy to his wife in a middle
Tennessee hospital for the insane
which resulted in the death of Mrs.
Lizzie Brooks and serious illness of
Mrs. Littraul, inmates, and two at
tendants. Littraul is said to have
stated he wanted to marry young
girl
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-28
Harness Man Seeks
Business Place Here

For some time the Chamber of
Commerce has been seeking to have
located here a harness repair man.
One has now been found and he is
seeking a suitable store room for a
business location at reasonable rent.
He plans to do harness repair work
and handle a retail business in har-
ness, saddles, shoe findings, etc. The
Chamber of Commerce will receive
offers of location for him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-28
Only One Hog Sale
For Sumter in August

The onlv farmers cooperative hog
sale scheduled for Sumter county
during August will take place at the
Americas pens Tuesday, August 10,
it was announced today by George O.
Marshall, county farm agent. Only
one sale has been scheduled because
of the scarcity of hogs ready for mar
ket at this time. Mr.. Marshall asks
all farmers who will have hogs ready
to bring them to this sale even if they
have to make longer haul than usu-
al
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-28
BANDIT VILLA
SURRENDERS

EAGLE PASS, July 28.-VilIa
surrendered Internationally after an
all night conference with Gen. Mar
tinez, commanding the Torreon mill
itary zone, according to advices to
the Mexican consul here. The terms
of surrender are unknown.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-28
San Sebastian Ready
For League Council

SAN SEBASTIN, Spain, July %.
-(By Associated Press. ALI pre-
parations for the eighth meeting of
the League of Nations Council which
opens here July 80 have been COM
pleted. Some of those who will at
tend are already here and others are
due here late today and tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-28
Germans Want In On
Allied-Soviet Meeting

BERLIN July 28- That Germany
should be represented in the proposed
conference between the Allies and
Soviet Russia's representatives was
the opinion expressed to the Reich
stag today by DR.. Walter Simmon,
German foreign secretary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-28
Great Beef House at
Armour Plant Burns

CHICAGO, July 28-Twenty fire
men were overcome today while fight
ing fire that practically destroyed
the beef house of Armour & Com
pany, a five story structure covering
a block at the stock yards.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-28
40 STORM REPORT.

WASHINGTON, July q. = Adj
ditional reports to the weather bu-
reau on the disturbance off the
South Atlantic coast were lacking to-
day and its direction and intensity
were still undetermined.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-28
Camp Zachary Taylor
Ordered Abandoned

WASHINGTON, July 28.-Aban-
donment of Camp Zachary Taylor,
at Louisville, K, was announced to-
day by the war department. The
First Division, now stationed there,
will be transferred to Camp Dix,
n. ].
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-28
Trunk Mystery Body
Positively Identified

NEW YORK, July 28.-Mrs. Leo
Trumbull, wife of the Detroit patrol
man, today Unidentified the body in the
trunk murder mystery here as that of
Mrs Eugene Leroy. She was posi-
tive in her Identification as was her
husband who also viewed the mutilat-
ed body.
LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 28.-
A man answering the description of
Eugene Leroy, of Detroit, sought in
connection with the murder of wo-
man whose body was shipped in q
trunk from Detroit to New York, was
arrested near here yesterday by
Sheriff J. R. Woodward, of Douglas
county. The man was working with
a threshing crew.
The man gave the name of billiard
Ashley, of Sadler, KY, and said he
had an army discharge and identifi-
cation at Omaha.
The arrest was made on informa-
ton from Kansas City and the man
is geing held awaiting the arrival of
Kansas City Officers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-28
REACHES NOME
FROMLONC TRIP
TO WORLDS TOP
No Word of How Near
He Attained North
Pole

NOME. Alaska, July 27.-(Tues-
day)-Roald Amundsen, the Nor
wegian explorer, arrived at Nome to-
night from the Arctic ocean.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-28

Forecast for Georgia-Fair tonight
and Thursday.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-12-23
THE KINGS DAUGHTERS
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS STORY

The annual Kings Daughters,
Christmas story was enjoyed ID Is
fullest Tuesday afternoon at the IL
brary.
MISS Harriette Person arranged tha
tsory from various things which She I
mad gathered together, and told Il n
z way which was not only pleasing to
the large number of small folk nresy
ent, but was instructive and impressiva
After the storytelling curtains
We're pulled aside revealing a baa,1tis
fully decorated Christmas tree cover ,,.sr
Cd with burning tapers. Small baos
of candy were also hanging on tbe
tree, one Of which was given to each
child present. Following This ;ca
cream was served to the tots.
It was a great occasion for botb the
children and the number Of grown uns
VINO We're present to assist, and Incl
aentally to enjoy, the occasion.
For many years past the Kings
daughters have been giving this NH
nc celebration on the occasion Of the
most sacred season of the year 10 fhe
christian, and the Christmas story
has become fixed observance. grow.
ing IN interest each succeeding wear
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-12-23
JUDGE LAUGH M'LAURTN
BURIED HERE TOMORROW

Judge LAUGH McLaurin, formerly a
practicing attorney at the Port Gibson
bar and at one time chancellor Of this
chancery court district, died at Aus
TIN, Texas, Tuesday morning and the
remains will be inferred here tomor-
row morning at nine o'clock from the
Presbyterian church.
Judge McLaurin came to Port Gib-
son in 1876 and formed a partnership
with Mr. J. McC. Martin. He resided
here about ten years, during which
time he served as chancellor by an
pointment Of Gov. Lowry. He moved
from this place to Texas where he
later became instructor Of law in the
University of Texas at Austin, which
position he held until his death.
The deceased was highly esteemed
here, being regarded as an able law
yer as well as a most elegant man. He
had often expressed the desire to be
buried at Port Gibson, and his re-
mains will be laid 10 rest beside the
bodies Of his two children.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-12-23
DIED THIS MORNING

Mrs. James Stevens, formerly Miss
Mamie Kennard Of this place, died
this morning at her home at Apple
River, ILL.,, of heart disease. A tele-
gram announcing her death was re-
ceived by her brother Mr.. G. S. Ken
nard.
The deceased was native of Port
Gibson, where she resided until her
marriage about 1880. She leaves her
husband and two children. Besides
these, she leaves three sisters. Mrs.
f. X. Walker and Miss A. Nj. Ken
nard Of Port Gibson and Mrs. f. X.
Hawkins Of Yazoo countv and one
brother, Mrs. G. S. Kennard, also of
Port Gibson. She was about sixty
years of age.
Mrs. Walker and Miss Kennard left
this week to enjoy the holidays with
relatives, and the news will be a great
shock to them.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-12-23
JURORS DRAWN FOR
JANUARY TERM OF COURT

The following jurors have been
drawn to serve at the term Of circuit
court to begin the first week in Jan
uary:
G. B. Mahaffey, H. C. Powers, H.
N. Spencer, J. w. Porter, Geo. w.
Hay, e. e. Little, g. r. Wharton, F.
Loufy, w. W. Wroten, Stephen Schil-
lig, Geo. w. Naasson, P. L. Mitchell,
Herman Marx, F. M. Sprott, y. R.
Calender, d. j. Hill, M. L. Trs.8tion,
Chas. Fife, r.. S. MoFehead, W. c.
Stampfey, G, R. Clarke, J. 3. Regan,
D. W. Mathews, J. NJ. Boyd, o. P.
White, E. I. Ivey, G. A. Greer, F. p,
Baker, Sidney L. Clarke, L. M. Brown,
j. ID. Lord, S. e. Dudley, Jr., f. A.
Meyerkort, r. E. McElevne, R. A..
Bryan, r. p. Harrington, M. c. Foster,
G. B. Flowers, G. L. Disharoon, I. j.
Lawrence, j. ]. Noble, 1. 2, Mckay,
7. J. Mcclure, Thos. E. Herlong, 3. W.
Jordan, w. +. Rushbrook, j. L. Hous-
ton, I. Alfred, VIM. Baker, ]. A. Roam.
4 e
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-12-23
SHERROD'S OFFICE RAIDED
YESTERDAY BY SHERIFF

Yesterday morning Sheriff Bagnell
and Constable Beard, armed with a
search warrant, reided the office of DR..
". P. sherrod, coIored MUSICIAN. The
officers were In search for something
which they were convinced was pro-
ducing intoxication. They found four
cases of Lyko, concoction which
claims to have more than thirty per
cent alcohol There were also four
empty cases. Later it was found that
there were six cases Of the stuff at
the depot addressed to Sherrod.
The medicine was confiscated, and
Sherrod was released on his own re-
cognizance to appear at trial the
date of wich Is to be set later. 1t is
said that the medicine produces intox-
ication.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-12-23
LARGE DHIPMENTS FOR
RELIEF OF DESTITUTE

Those in this section who contribu-
ted clothing, etc, for the relief Of the
suffering people Of Poland, win be in
terested in the following letter writ
ten by Miss Dais Davies, in charge Of
the relief work, to the Missionary
Voice:
Il wish you could see Warehouse
No. 6 here at Newport News. The
re ponse to the call for clothing for
Poland has heep simply wonderful.
The quiekness with which the people
responded has been a cause of great
pride and rejoicing. A week after the
folder of appeal had gone from the
Nashville office boxes and bags began
to arrive.
ut has been just two months since
the Board Of Missions took formal
action organizing the relief work. To-
day the warehouse is full Of clothes!
Thousands Of packages are there
ranging in size from hogsheads to
suit boxes. The post Office has de-
livered more than 5000 packages.
The EXPRESS and freight deliveries
come by truck loads every day. There
must be twelve thousand immense
boxes and sacks and bundles. Such
splendid things tool Beautiful new
quilts, blankets, underwear, stockings
whole boxes Of them. Such beaut-
iful quantity Of infants wear Bolts
and bolts Of new goods. ! believe by
conservative estimate there are $780,
000.00 worth Of goods hereI
eve are working day and night to
get ready for shipment. Every pack
age and box must b repacked and
baled. The work is overwhelming
It is joy to dee the finished bales,
each one containing such a wealth Of
comfort. / never worked so hard or
SO joyously in my life.
How | wish ! could wfito per-
sonal letter To every rurch which has
contributed 50 generously. thanking
each one for the wonderful co-0pera-
tion in this big undertaking. This
hurried writing at the midnight hour
is the est can do. Please let it stand
in lieu Of the individual letser.
'4We are hagiAv pictures made and
hops before long to give you a view
Of the goods, as well as a full report
There are still many weeks Of work
ahead. preparing things 70 rship-
ment."
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-12-23

No. 29ii.
In the matter Of the Petition Of Fan
ME Brown, Clara Perry, Blanche
Mckay. Martha Watson. Kate Fish.
Ell Steven Milee, Beulah Williams,
Tony or Alonzo Lewis, Mamie Gain
er and Lizzie 0gsby.
by virtue of the power vested IN
me b. the lnal decree Of the Chancery
Court Of Claiborne County. Mississip-
pi, rendered d the above STYLED matter
on the goth day Of December, Al. ID.
lSZU, as q mmissi0ner Of said court.
II, 3. II. Morehead, will on
Monday, the 18th day of January
between the hours II A. Nj. and 4 pl
M. at the front door Of the court
house, in and for the county Of Clai-
borne, State Of Mississippi will sell
to the highest bidder for cash the
following described real estate. sifu-
ated in the town Of Grand Gulf. Coun-
ty Of Claiborne, State Of Mississippi
to--wit: Beginning at point A n the
center Of Pine Street extended: thence
North 6 East "a feet 70 Tie center Of
Main Street extended; thonce South
$3.50 East l79 feet; thence s. 5aX
feet % place Of beginning. The above
includes the East corner Of Square
Seventeen Middle Division Of Grand
Gulf and one-half Of the adjoining
Streets, which will fully appear from
plat and survey Of same, now Of rec-
ord Of Office Of Chancery Clerk, Of said
county.
SAID sale is made 70 affect paftition
between the above named parties, as
tenants il common. Anyone Or more
Of same if they wish car bid II said
sale, apd If any ono o. more of same
should become the pnrrhaSer at said
sale conveyance will Le made to such
according to law and the decree II the
court.
Witness my signature this 22nd day
Of peeember, A. d 1920.
3. II. M0REHEAD, Commissioner.
dc23-4t
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-12-23
SOME NEWS ITEMS OF
GENERAL PUBLIC INTEREST

The saloon keepers Of Argentina
threaten to close their places Of busi-
ness because Of the excessive tases
being levied, The country is gradual
II becoming opposed to the sale Of
liquor.
There are 10000 Americans in
Paris. This number a exceeded by
residents from only three other for
eign countries, ENGLAND, Italy and
Switzerland.
Palestin according - eileineefsi Is
CAPABLE OF supporting in comfort A.
o00, 900 inhabitants
The United States is building 200
war ships and is contemplating the
building Of 50 more.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-12-23

It is estimated that two billion
changed hands during the wear
through gambling of various forms.
Authorities declare that the moral
standard Of school punils is lower now
than at any other time since there is
any record. n
The World War cost the United
States S24,010,000,000, including SOL
52s,0Oo,000 loaned to other countries
The Civil War pension roll amounts
to S2lS,295,S14, $9,000,000 less than "a
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-12-23
FOR SALE.

The Eiiawaths Mfg. Co.'S.
old gin building and seed cot
ton house, together with thirty
or forty thousand brick. There
is some good lumber in the
cotton house and it is a bar
gain for somebody. Purchas-
er will have to remove the
building and brick at his own
expense. Also the engine and
boiler can be bought cheap.
c. r. WHARTON.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-12-23
NOTICE.

The Board Of Supervisors Of Clai-
borne County, Mississippi. viii receive
until two o'clock p. M. on Mondav tbe
first day Of their regular January
1921, meeting Of said Board. senied
bids for graveling the road from Sns-
pension Bridge Co Romola School
House, according to plans and speci-
iications TO be filed in the office of the
Chancery Clerk. ~
The Board reserves the right "a ~.
ject any and all bids.
3. II. MoREHEAD, Clerk.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-12-23
10 WED THIS AFrERNnnN

A license was issued at noon TODAY
1or the marriage Of Mr.. John Al. Reg
an, son OF Supervisor J. A. Repan. to
MISS Myrtle Russum. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Russum Of TiIIman'
Inc marriage will take place this Al.
ffernoon at the home Of Rev. N B.
Harmon at Port Gibson.
Mr. Regan has been emnloved h
MI Russum's store for several
months; Miss Russum has often corr
trellbuted the Tillman news to the Rev
eiiie, and the paper is esneciallv IN
eefested IN her approaching marriage
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-12-23
COTTON CROP AND TAXES.

A man was recently heard to say
that there was not enough cotton rais-
ca in the county this year to pay the
state and county taxes No doubt the
statement was made without much
thought, for, as matter OF fact, the
crop will sell for almost twice as
much as the total tax
The 5000 bales will brinp at least
$40 each-a low estimate making
total s359,lQ9. The taxes amount to
about s21a,oasi
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-12-23

The Board Of Supervisors Of Clai.
borne County, Mississippi, will receive
until two o'clock P. M on Monday The
first day Of their regular January
lH2l, meeting Of said Board. sealed
bids for rental Of the School Section
n DISTINCT No. Two known as Inc
n hland Place, for term Of ave
year.
li'a Board reserves the right to re.
iect any and all bids.
D. i. M0REHEAD, Clerk
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-12-23
INSURANCE COMPANIES
LEAVING THE STATE
Prospect for All Of the Big Companies
Cancelling Insurance Carried in
Mississippi

New York, Dec. 21.-One hundred
and thirty-eight fire insurance com.
panies are suspending their business
IN Mississippi where their aggregate
covering policies amount to approxi-
mately $1,250,00O,OOO.
Inns action is an outgrowth of n
suit MED against them by the state
revenue agent Of Mississip~;. charg-
ing that in collecting the same rates
tne companies have created a com
olne m restraint Of trade.
announcement Of the suspension
was made here today by the national
board of Fire Underwriters.
IL was explained that the state
revenue agent contends that the all
legged violation Of the antitrust laws
OF Mississippi subjects each company
20 pnalty Of $4,000 a day since
January I, 1903, or an aggregate pen
atty Of $2s800,000,000.
10 enforce payment balance due
70 the companies in Mississippi banks
and held by their agents have been
garnlshed. This amounts to S7OO 600
The penalty is accumualtive and pro-
gressive, the statement said and each
days continuance in business subjects
each defendant company to a fine of
$4,000 more. The defendants which
include fire insurance concerns. were
summoned by copies served on the in
surance commissioners of Mississipni
as attorney for rocpess for all com
panles on December A, and the sum
monses are returnahle In the January
term of the chancery court, first dis |
trlct, in Kinds county, which begins
January 8. -
g. J. Doyle, of Springfield ILL.,, has |
been retained as counsel to represent |
the defendant companies all Of which |
nave, or will have suspended business
before the return date in the sum- /
mons, in order that Judgment against
them may not be had by default the
statement said.
ANOTHER SUIT.
Jackson, Miss, Dec. 22.-State
Revenue Agent Stokes Robertson
late this afternoon sued out writ Of
injunction before Chancellor Stricken
the 139 fire insurance COM
panies doing business in this state,
against whom he has filed suit for
penalties under the antitrust laws,
from Withdrawing from the state.
The petition for injunction charges
hat the companies have "conspired
ach with the other to cease doinp
business in the state of Mississippi,
all of which is the petition AYERS
the result of an unlawful conspir-
icy each with the other TO unlawful
y defeat complainant in his suit a.
gainst you"
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-12-23

The board Of supervisors proposes
70 enforce its order relative to regu-
Iating the size Of loads according to
width Of tire to be hauled over the
roads OF the county. Large posters
nave been printed and will be stuck
up IN the most conspicuous places on
the public roads giving number Of
pounds according to tire.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-12-23
PRESENTS SCOUTS WITH
COMP ASS.

"; ). isiaTIiis has presented each
member Of the Girl Scouts with a
p,reety little compass to- be worn on
the wrist ike a watch. The gift is
very much appreciated by the girls,
and each viii find the little instrument
81 value when they go their hikes.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-12-23
WHAT
Chamberlain Hunt Academy
OFFERS

All boys required to study the Bible.
The best Colleges accept our credits
for entrance.
Mliitary training helps physically
and trains to habits of Obedience.
"a hilly section aud healthy.
!. Steam heated rooms, with electric
lights, well ventilated.
Teachers are men from the best
colleges. They nave rooms on the
floors with the boys.
The teachers and the president cat
with the boys.
Sell help feature for twenty hays.
THE LOWEST RATE or AM
SCHOOL IN OUR CLASS.
9. 4. THOMSON, President
Chamberlain Hunt Academy,
Port Gibson. Mississipti