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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-14
Chicago Doctor Crafts skin From zil
own Leg on THAT Of MS wife.

Chicago, July "Details of an extra
ordinary surgical operation were made
public today In connection with the dou-
BILE operation performed by DR.. Orlando
f. Scott on himself and his wife yes
terday.
To prevent amputation Of his wife's
right leg. DR.. Scott sliced IL inches of
skin from one Of his own limbs and
grated it on the injured member of his
wife.
Throughout the operation, which last
ed an hour, DR.. Scott talked with stu
dents and explained each step as 1t was
taken and what steps were to follow.
He took no anaesthetic. not even a To-
cal one, and despite the intense pain.
showed no outward signs Of HIS suffer
ing.
The doctor had much experience in
France while an officer in the army me-
dical corps Mrs. Scott was injured in
an automobile accident. DR.. Scott set
the bone. but an infection set in and
made necessary either the grating Of
new skin or amputation.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-14
GreenviIle Mayor Quits
and Hunt is Successor

Greenville. Miss. July 10.--J. r.
Gooch. mayor of GreenviIle, elected last
December without opposition rendered
his resignation and the City Council. un-
der the Greenville charter being direct
ed to elect his successor. met this af-
ternoon and after formally accepting
the resignation of Mayor Gooch, to take
effect July is, elected J, Allen Hunt a
prominent business man reared in
Greenville- and active in all progressive
movements having just retired as presi-
dent of the Chamber Of Commerce,
Mayor Gooch resigned on account of
making business connections that will
take him away from Greenville. A
resolution regretting the retirement of
Mayor Gooch were adpted by the coun-
Gil.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-14
Skinned Dead Cow;
Dies From Anthrax

Columbia, La, July 1.-Two cows be-
longing to r. B. Culpepper, one Of the
substantial farmers Of Ward of Cald-
well parish, died of anthrax about ten
days ago. In order that they might
not be a total loss to him he skinned
them, with the result that few days
later he died Of the same disease. DR..
Wooten Of Magham was called to at
tend Mr.. Culpepper, and now he is in
hospital in New Orleans. suffering
from an attack OF anthrax.
This disease. which has been preva-
lent among horses and cattle on the
east side Of the ouchita river in Cald-
well and Ouachita parishes has now
spread to the west side Of the river. and
at this writing there are several cases
reported within the corporate limits Of
Columbia
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-14
xsncoln's shsriR After xiquor Law
violators.

The latter part OF last week Sheriff
R. C. Applewhite made thorough In
vestigation Of the vicinity near the
Lawrence-Lincoln county line for. viola
tors Of the liquor law which resulted
in several arrests.
An affidav1t has been made out in
Lawrence County against Frank Grif-
fith. white. charging such violation.
No still was discovered but 1t is alleged
that Griffith sold intoxicating liquor
within the bounds Of Lincoln county
on last Saturday.
We are informed by Sheriff Apple
white that Jess Boyte. Sherman Redd
and Willie Smith. Of Lincoln are alleged
to have purchased whiskey from Grif-
nth to the amount Of about three quarts
for the sum Of twenty dollars.
The trial is set for next Friday, july
16 at Monticello.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-14

For the purpose Of conducting the An
nual Summer Camp for the boys Of
Southwest Mississippi. have given the
7. N. c.. A. possession of the portion
Of my place surrounding Fair River
Swimming Pool from July 2ist to sOth
inclusive. The Pool and immediate
grounds will therefore be closed to the
public for the above date. except sun
day, July 24th, which Is visitors day,
when the parents and friends Of the
boys will be invited to attend.
Inasmuch as this camp is to be con-
Quoted for the Fourfold Development Of
the boys and as the camp management
IL desirous Of having the undivided at
tention Of the boys in order to accom-
plish the purpose for which the camp
IL being held. / feel no hesitancy In
asking this favor Of the people OF Lin
coin County
With full confidence that / shall have
the cooperation and support OF my
friends In Lincoln County. IN comply
Ing with the above request. am
| Sincerely
! r. =. LOWELL
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-14
Promises to Drive His One
Horse Shay if Son is Elected

Marion. o., July 10.-If Warren G.
Harding is elected president of the Uni
ted States, his father, DR.. G. Tyron
Harding expects to drive his "one-horse
shay in the inaugural parade for his
son. The aged doctor has never taken
up with the modern means of transpor-
tation but still retains his old horse and
single-seated buggy.
IF it's good enough for Marion. it
is good enough for Pennsylvania ave-
nue." said the candidates father. when
Warren is inaugurated, I'll drive my
horse and buggy in the inaugural pa
rade."
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-14
creamery cAanres Hands.

Wesson, Miss, July 13.--F. F. Becker
owner of the Brookhaven Creamery, has
purchased the Wesson Branch of the
Dixie Creamery Company Of Brookhaver
and will assume charge July 16. Mr.
Becker will install new machinery suf-
ficient to take care of 5000 gallons OF
milk per day, also a condensing plant
to take care of any surplus milk that
may accumulate.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-14

Quitman, Miss. July 12.--Congress-
man Webb venable. candidate for re-
election from this, the fifth district. has
challenged his opponent, Ross A. Col
Inns, for Joint debate-one at the
county seat Of each Of the ten counties
1.-The same to cover the last ten days
Of the campaign.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-14

Luther B. Lane. son Of the Rev. J. H
Lane. OF McComb stood the bar exami-
nation last week. at jackson and led q
large class Of young men. making the
highest grade Of any applicant In the
state. Mr.. Lane IL graduate Of Mis-
sissippi College and Of the law schoo
at Lebanon. Tenn.
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was quite long time before could get together just the
lines Of QUALITY merchandise needed make one of the
best the State but by perseverance and sckoeness
succeeded and today house, you find every standard line
Of merchandise that be found any HIGH CLASS STORE.
We have every faith the Judgment Of and feel
that you will Immediately realize the superiority Of the quality Of
our merchandise when compared with goods that sold merely
to meet PRICE.
Our aesorce picked like merchandise from the best
be found and their salary not based simply the Of their
sales but the kind Of SERVICE THEY RENDER
Of please every eng into our store,
and DO not expect to- people be pleased under any
conditions but we do render service to the trade that pleasing
thousands Of customers each season. and constantly increasing
volume of business that efforts our service our high
standard Of merchandising and policies trade winners
Nov this offering Vonderulne Of Ladies white
wash skirts just ONE HALF PRCE-TK OF IT. ladies white
wash skirt low 75c each and all high grade wash skirts
at the reduction.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-14

Christian Education Day will be OBJ
served at Union Hall the nrst Sunday
In august. There will be an al day
program with dinnax ca tAa Rgeund.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-14

had to be issued within year from
the date of the authorization, and an
investigation will be made on this
point.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-14

sense and play less politics things would
be different.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-14

# it Is possible to "ax roads,
should b dona nefosa wsntan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-09
ABE MARTIN SAYS .'SOME ONES
LIKELY T. GIT SCALDED'

| CHICAGO. June 3 Especially Morn
in broke again here t'day. With tn
possible namin of standard bearer
fer tn great republican party only
a few hours away, reliable political
authorities are agreed that tn Con-
gress Hotel is overcrowded. Il hain't
had my shoes off fer three days cause
| it's so hard t find 'em again." COM
planned delegate t'day who looked
as though he might have come in (
prominence thro' war work. but fer
no other reason. No inklin' O. VIVA
might occur durln tn day marred tn
| turmoil during tn early hours before
| tn convention opened. Ii anything
wuz put over behind closed doors dur
| in tn wee small hours O. tn morniD
close political observers have had no
ink1in' Of tat least Their not Sayin
anything about it. This is TIL first dag
since ! arrived here that close poltti-
cal observers have not talked freely.
| On TIL surface everything seems lovely.
| Optimism continues t reign supreme
/ in all tn camps O. tn favorite sons an
! Mai. Gen. Wood. Washin'ton CORE
spondents. in preparin' Their copy fer
| tn wires. are sayin' that some one
hitherto unmentioned may get tn
presidential nomination. or that it
may go [ any one candidate in tn big
! 1etu OIL dNoWeu iSul III 50
fer as regards that's concerned tn
candidate may have been named at ,
o'clock this mornin' as fer as they
know. OF course, us political writers
are handicapped an powerless t nom
! mate a candidate till tn convention
| has acted. TIL convention has reached
! tn point where we've got t put up o.
shut up. We're waitin' fer TIL uneX-
Ipected. TIL matter is out o our hands.
AN tn future O. tn great republican
party now rests with tn convention
We've shown it all tn pitfalls an
, pointed out TIL safe way around II
all tn many factions O. tn party are
satisfied with tn action o tn conven.
| ton tday. or t'morrow. or tn next
day. or tn day after. tn party may
win in November. On tn other hand
| if the convention proceeds on tn
theory that any one kin win in spite
O. everything, Tom Marshall or Bill
McAdoo may smile from a low slung
flag -bedecked auto at tn surgin
crowds that II throng Pennsylvania
avenue on tn 4th O. next March
Political conventions are funny things
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-09
BRYAN URGES DRY PLANK
IN REPUBLICAN PLATFORM

CHICAGO, June 9.-William lem
nings Bryan strongly urged that the
plank in it's platform indorsing the
eighteenth amendment as Interpreted
by the Volstead act in an address
before a mass meeting Of the "drys"
yesterday.
"All I can say to these republicans
in convention here is that I will he
at San Francisco in more important
capacity than I am here" said Mr.,
Bryan.
'If clear. dry plank is adopted
here, I will see that my party en-
braces the very same words in a sim
liar plank
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-09
CITY CLUB WILL HAVE
CONVENTION RETURNS
Reports From Chicago to Be Given
for Members Tomorrow and
Friday at Clubhouse.

Arrangements have been made by the
City Club to furnish it's members with
returns from the republican national
convention. according to announcement
by ]. A. Whitfield. the president. The
returns will be received at the clubhouse
on Farragut Square from noon to 2 80
and from to II o'clock tomorrow and
during the corresponding hours on Fri
day, until candidate is chosen.
Bulletins covering latest develop
ments at the convention will be dis
trlbuted throughout the clubhouse dur
| ing the hours mentioned. Members of
the club and their friends have been
invited to the clubhouse to avail them
| selves of the service.
The District suffrage group of the
club will organize formally at meet.
| ing to be held at the clubhouse the
| evening Of June IT. The Organization
| committee Of the group. Of which r. Z.
| Neuhauser is chairman. met at the club
house yesterday afternoon and made
preliminary arrangements for the meet
| ing. Other members Of the COMMITTEES
! are ]. D. Kaufman, W. p Borland and
| p. E. Lesh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-09
HUNGARY BOYCOTT ON.

BUENOS AIRES. June 6.-The Ar
gentine Federation of Labor today an
nounced it would participate in the
international boycott against Hun
gary. proclaimed by the secretariat OF
the International Federation of the
Trades Unions at Amsterdam, to be-
gin June 20. to compel the Hungarian
government to cease application OF
the white terror" against workmen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-09

ninth district Pennsylvania cigars at
Is cents an batter cakes so cents tn
quarter Dozen" said a little town dele
gate wearin suspenders with belt.
at TIL great Northern, t'day.
Copyright 1920
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-09

According to experiments made at
the Pasteur Institute in Paris, an
average OF about six quarts Of alcohol
can be made from each 100 pounds Of
seaweed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-09

I'm not fer dom anything fer tn
protection o. tn American business
man. with collars sellin' fer IS cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-09
CONVENTION NOTES.

visit Niagary Falls now that he's this
fer east. ABE MARTIN.
CONVENTION NOTES,
"A heap O. tn hysteria so noticeable
among certain wings o. tn party has
been engendered by tn style O tactics
adopted by tn leaders o. tn opposi-
ton. 1t has produced poplar ex-
element that inhibited TIL attention
1ue these conservative statesmen's
candidates.. Tell 'em that" said a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-09

Palm Beach suit that must have been
made by tent an awnin' company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-09

''Ther may be no yesterdays in tn
party. but Tiers several
other years." said a fat. ruddy, light
wine an beer advocate, wearin' j
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-10-08

"Yes," agreed her husband "Now
that this proves we were not mistaken,
confess there have been several
times when, had 1t not been for my
knowledge of dual personality, might
have doubted Truly the changes SUI
perinduced by dissertation are mar
velous! In his real self, Will is 0bso-
lutely honorable, straightforward. hon.
est. Yet 1t Is evident he secreted the
bonds, sold or obtained loan on them,
and deposited the money in Chicago.
have it from BENIN. He has in
formation from a friend in the bank. y
you cannot mean that VIII actual
ly--toOk the bonds?"
"Not knowingly. Evidently, in his
dazed condition when the change OF
personality occurred, his first and only
idea with regard to the bonds was to
raise money on them and take trip
to California"
you are so profound. Karl! Your
deductive logic Is simply wonderful y
Hardly that, my dear. These cases
are simple, when one has the key. The
difficulty is to induce him to- All
have it-that case of hyperaesthesia.
The girls know her.
you mean Annie Searle? 1t Is
hardly more than IA speaking acquaint-
ance"
THAT is quite sufficient. Come"
He returned to the luncheon table,
brisk, genial. and domineering What
still at 1t? Sweetheart, there's a friend
of yours at the sanitarium. You re-
member Annie Searle. She has asked
for you. Might do her good to see
you"
Poor Annie!" responded Amy with
ready sympathy. IF l can cheer her
up But to leave WILL"
"We might all CO." suggested Mrs.
Kirkland.
CLAP on your hats, girls, and you
also, my dear, while l take my milk
and a sandwich" directed the physi-
clan.
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CHAPTER x-Continued.

Ellen flung herself upon his breast
He averted his head to ward Off her
lips, and Amy blew kiss down the
back Of his neck.
Mrs. Kirkland observed his Grim
soning face, and came to his rescue.
Girls, girls, that will do. He must
not be agitated. II he Is hungry"
"Pll see If luncheon is served" ex-
claimed Amy, and she darted from the
room.
Clinton rose and transferred Ellen's
least l still retain my normal appe-
tite." he observed.
That Is a great deal, dear boy"
said Mrs. Kirkland at shows that
you have fully reganed your physical
health. A little psychological treat
ment will soon restore your mental
balance, as we'll"
When, few minutes later, Doctor
Kirkland came in upon them at the
luncheon table, the four were CON
versing as gaily as II none had ever
heard of doubt and apprehension. The
physician entered briskly, nodded to
all in bis genial manner, and explained
his presence with a casual: ION my
way to the sanitarium. Thought I'd
stop by for bite of lunch. My dear,
a word about the new case--if | may
ask the girls and Win to excuse u.s."
Mrs. Kirkland followed him from
the room with an air of composure
hn ho
the door behind her.
Karl, you must do something-at
oncel" she urged. "He is worse, far
worse p
appears to me to be quite ration
al" replied her husband.
"Since he came in TO luncheon
yes. But before that--such queer be-
havior. laughter, hysteria-after the
mad rage that so frightened Ellen"
HIN. This makes it doubly neces-
xary. His attack on BENIN"
Charlie ?-he attacked Charles?"
"Yes. ] had telephone call from
police headquarters just as was
leaving the Office. Couldn't quite make
1t out. But ! gather that BENIN was
indiscreet-Will had so angered him
that he complained to our official
friend. | was told that VIII should
be confined. ! agreed"
ITO send him to Jail You agreed
to that?" protested Mrs. Kirkland. hor-
rified.
"Our official friend may have under
stood ii that way"
"Ah--But you?"
"In the sanitarium he will be even
safer than In Jail, and will receive the
treatment so necessary for his recov-
cry" explained her husband. IF can
report that he is there under guard,
believe the bann Will accept my argu-
ment that 1t is 10 their interest for him
to remain"
The little housemsid appeared In
the doorway. Excuse me, main.
Here's telegram
Doctor Kirkland had the yellow en-
velop open In a twinking He
waved the maid out, with a laconic,
mo answer"-apd read the message to
his wife: Patient escaped night of
sixteenth. Followed by superlntend-
ent. All trace lost in Chicago. Has
be returned homer
Mrs. Kirkland glanced about at the
door behind her. Then there is abso-
lutely no doubt no. :" she said. "You
know, he has been so positive; and at
times it has seemed to me there are
'eaI differences Snt sitter this--"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-10-08

tient they had come to see. Presently
a pleasant young nurse, with the dress
and manners of social secretary
came down to, say that Miss Searle
was at home and would be delighted
to see Miss Lowrie.
"Only me?" exclaimed Amy.
The nurse looked at Doctor Kirk
land. He considered. and spoke to his
wife: Amy alone may prove too ex-
citing for her. She needs the quieting
influence of yourself and Ellen. Go to
her door and pretend to take leave of
ing in. she Will insist that you make
her call"
"But viii. papa?" objected Ellen
"YOu have to visit your patients. He
may find 1t tedious waiting here alone"
Il shall show him about He will
enjoy looking over the institution" re
piled the physician with his usual In
cisiveness.
Mrs. Kirkland had at once started
to accompany the nurse. The girls re-
luctantly followed her. Doctor Kirk
land led Clinton away In the opposite
direction. After conducting him
through the Offices, he took him up to
the enclosed roof garden. where sew
eral vivacious, fashionably dressed per-
sons were strolling about In the bright
sunshine. each In company with a
melancholy companion. The situation
required no explanation.
On the second floor DR.. Kirkland
led him into an unoccupied room fac
ing the side street. 1t had private
bath and was otherwise furnished with
conveniences to satisfy the most fastid-
ious taste. The physician closed the
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-10-08
Clinton, trapped, turns to
Amy for help.
(TO BE CONTINUED
Iron Clothes With the Feet.

In Cairo men employed In the ma
tive tailoring establishments iron
clothes with their feet. Except for
the long handle, the irons are shaped
like an ordinary fiat-lron, but arc
larger. A solid block Of wood rests
on the top OF the iron, and on this
the men place one foot. guiding the
Iron In the desired direction by means
OF the handle. For the sake Of con-
venience, ironing boards are raised
only few inches from the ground,
and, however strange the method may
seem, the work is done well and ex-
peditiously.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-10-08
To Dream Of = Parrot.

A parrot In ones dreams is a warn
Ing to watch out, for among your
friends Is some one not true to you.
If the pnrror is in cage, it's sign
some one whom you trusted. But II
you hear a parrot talk In your
dreams. listen closely to it, for it II
supposed that advice Is often given
in this way.--Chicago Herald and Elk
auiuer,
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-10-08
CHAPTER XII.
Gagged.

Gagged.
As Mrs. Kirkland chose the seat be-
side her husband. Clinton was re-
quired to make one Of the three In the
tonneau, and the girls saw to 1t that he
sat between them
The visitors were shown into a re-
freshingly cool waiting room, and the
ladies sent up their cards to the pa
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-10-08
An Improvement.

HAS prohibition helped your hus-
band any?"
II can't say that II has. But ] will
say this for him, since he's taken to
drinking perfumes and toilet waters
his breath smells whole lot sweeter
than II used to-"
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CLINTON Is TRAPPED.


SYNOPSIS. = Alighting from a
train at Denver traveller Is greet
ed as ''Wilr' by an elderly lady
and gentleman, who stop their
auto to speak. He introduces him
self as Richard Clinton" on his
way to the coast. The lady. intro
ducing herself ~ Mrs. Kirkland,
invites him to dinner, explaining
the action by his truly remarkable
resemblance to a friend. At the
Kirkland home he meets q young
lady who greets him as her fiance.
She Is Ellen kirkland, and becomes
hysterical at his assertion that he
u Richard Clinton. At dinner Gin
ton learns that his host is a medi
cal specialist and that he Is be-
lieved to be VIII Lowry, a young
man who had been suffering from
q nervous breakdown and had gone
East for medical treatment Low
rie had had in his possession bonds
OF tho value Of 500 900, belonging
to the bank where he was EN-
ployed, which have disappeared
and of which he has no recollec-
ton. With Doctor Kirkland Clin-
ton goes to the Lowrie home, the
doctor being satisfied that Amy
Lowrie. Wits sister. will convince
Clinton he is really Lowrie, suffer
ing from loss of memory. Amy de-
clares at once he is her brother,
and insists on treating him as such.
to his great embarrassment. Ellen
and Amy try in vain to convince
Clinton he Is VIII Lowrie. They
manage, however, to prevent his
going. BENIN, sutton of Amy and
an agent of the bank. moves in
the matter of the missing bonds.
BENIN wants Amy to marry him
as the price OF shielding VIII in
the bond matter. Amy goes to
Clinton at night to tell him about
BENIN and make him brush her
hair. Clinton temporarily convinces
her he is not her brother. He starts
to leave Denver and Is arrested
He declares they are all crazy-or
else there Ia conspiracy. Doctor
kirkland secures his release. BENIN
shows mis- hand and Clinton kicks
him out. The Chocolate Soldier"
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CASCARETS
''1hey Work while you Sleep"

Do you feel all tangled up-bilious,
constipated. headachy, nervous, full Of
cold? Take Cascarets tonight for your
liver and bowels to straighten you out
by morning. Wake up with head clear,
stomach right. breath sweet and feel
ing fine No gripping. no Inconvenience.
Children love Cascarets too. 10, rs,
so cents.-Adv.