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The Meridian times., 1920-05-21

Unharmed, Martin, too, ascended the Rainbow
his footsteps dying off into the distance along the
same path the women had taken.
Suddenly, the bushes the Gray side Of the
line parted and white shirt waved on the end
of a rifle
Almost simultaneously a white shirt held aloft
on rifle barrel was raised on the other side.
Squire Gray stepped into the open holding up
the flag of truce. He had done that once before
at Appomatox, with rage in his heart. But it was
different now-his Molly had been spared to him.
The stranger appeared from the other side. He,
too, held aloft flag of truce. He had done that
once before, also with shame in his heart. But
it different now-his grandson might have
been sleeping in the same sleep with his soldier
boy
With unfaltering steps the Blue and the Gray
advanced slowly to the middle of the "fghtin'
ground" There they laid their rifles aside They
faced each other silently, awkwardly.
Stranger" the old Squire began, at last, his
voice strangely soft and shaken "you spared my
gal tonight"
"Out west where l come from we don't shoot
!" the painsman replied, tersely, but with
out even trace of anger or malice in his tone
"And you spared my boy-I guess we're quits
And guess we've learned our lesson from that
boy and that girl and those flowers, amt wef'
I'VE hev-but tn Rainbow" e-..#
sgThat's 1.-THE Rainbow.-Look here, Squire
Gray, may as well tell you that just before you
last survey comes out like the first. l was pre-
pairing to signal you when you flew your flag I'm
not wanting to take what know belongs to some
body else. But I want the Rainbow. I'll buy it,
If you'll sell and move that grave. don't want a
rebel sleeping on my land"
"Dunno as you'd be tribuated long of that
grave even if I'd sell, which amt willing to do
for him as is in 1t fit agn He were a Yank.
"He was?" Grohsman questioned. "Why that
alters everything. A Union soldier? had son
killed in the war;
'That's sure unlucky. had three killed in the
war;" was the slow response. "T'were all l had.
"And you care about your enemy's grave? You're
a better man than / am, Squire. The grave is
safe"
Suddenly Hannah Harks appeared descending
the pathway. She stopped, nonplused, at the
strange spectacle before her-Squire Gray and the
stranger in conversation with their rifles lying on
the ground. Then she approached slowly, glanc-
ing anxiously from man to the other. At
length she smiled grfmly.
"Im deeming there won't be no necessity fer
a dividin line arter ALL" she said, "there amt
none up there on Rainbow"
The Meridian times., 1920-05-21

acquainted with, fact that shows the
shortsightedness of some who are sup
posed to be wise.
The fact is this: that just before the
battle of Fort DoneIson, Generals Hal
leck and Mcclellan had decided to
cashier Grant, had actually written
the order, but held it back to see what
the result at Donelson would be.
Grant won at Donelson; rose higher
and higher; won more victories in the
supreme hour was picked out by the
president for the position of lieuten-
ant general, in which position he saved
the Union and laid hold upon the i'm
mortality he so richly deserves.
The Meridian times., 1920-05-21

pies in that Wilderness, the fearful
losses from the first clash down to
the bloody defeat at Cold HarbOr, and
then straight on after Lees army to
Petersburg, and the nearly twelve
months siege and, finally, the death
grip at Appomattox
The hard horse sense and iron will
had done their work; the Army Of
Northern VirginI., annihilated by the
remorseless attrition, was no more;
and the Union was saved.
Grant did it. There is no telling how
long the war might have gone on but
for Grant or some ONE like him, and
the lone like him" did not appear to
exist.
There is a fact in connection with
Grants life that but few people are
The Meridian times., 1920-05-21
$3.50 Fs~-vsysssS sssssssssss @ss
sg s. So 8 -
America Has Stood Test.

This nation has received new bap-
tism of fire, 1t has been put to a new
test and come through triumphant.
America is stronger than ever. more
militant for justice than ever, more ap-
preciative than ever of the liberty
which her sons unsheathed the sword
to defend. 1t has been time of trial
for all of us. America was put to the
test before the world. Thanks to the
patriotic stamina of the eountry's
youth, America stood the test and
emerges triumphant. ...
The Meridian times., 1920-05-21
AlRRLANEs IN COMMERCIAL WORK

In eight months commencing May l. 1913,
Handley-Page commercial airplanes in Great Brit
tain carried 4029 passengers and A 295 pounds of
freight a total of 72,243 miles, according to the
London Times. Between September q 1912 and
January g. 1920, the London-Paris air service car
ried 637 passengers and 1896 pounds of freight,
while 255 passengers and 25916 pounds of goods
were carried by the London-Brussels air service
between September %. 1919 and the first of this
wear,
The Meridian times., 1920-05-21
FOB a STARTER

81 think" said the solemn professor, that we
shall find way to communicate with Mars"
Don't you bother about that" replied Mr. Dus-
tin Stax. IF you want TO get neat little endow-
ment from me, you devise some reliable means OF
getting central to connect me with my office"
The Meridian times., 1920-05-21

=, seems like I'm mostly too stupid" asserted
u'e squire in misleading meekness of voice, "to
S SS,uerStan' how you can get my land, savin' you
Oespeak @ me and pass some money long of it,"
I'm western man, used to holding my claim
~ ~ main force. This is the dividing line say!
I'm no fool, If you are I"
wy maid are mOnstrous thick, stranger. But
1y inoSty hold to my say-so, which aire that your
"i,e goes tother side tn Rainbow"
molly daughter" he added, without turning
t,rs, ,s head "the buck must have gone to tn big
unpcr Go arter him."
molly dropped out of the group without dis
,susoug Its rigid pose. Looking back she turned
lto 'he big timber, she the wrathful stranger
@u'ahce step in rash defiance In instant
n,1l! weapon Of the mountaineers was leveled
~ iii'h and his men. Molly averted her eyes and
m swiftly into the big woods, so needless that she
t "u Squarely against Martin Grohsman as he
"'IIped u from behind an immense oak. -.
!, wait Molly waitl came here to see you'll"
ae ~ called to her. "You are running like wild
h. wanted to say to you that you mustn't
''",re aI grandfather. He thinks the land is his"
=, hlo" can he when it's been fathers aways?
sue hung back with conviction
nut, Molly, we needn't quarrel I don't care
y s g about Rainbow mountain. Let them settle
: a, as they like. Let us be friends Won't your"
,oal molly smiled forgiyingly 1t was hard to hold
sentiment st, against Martin.
~, A'u understand don't you, Martin" she ex-
HHoaneo that's the Fighting Ground, and Hannah
, naNS says the men killed there were all carried
Gay, "y' saving this one. can't say rightly how he
bon" 10 ne left, but mother put wild violets and
vsa" eSSuckle and lilies from the marsh over his
ose' su,. because he's so ionesome-ike, though he
NJ. one of our men. flower his grave now,
yras' stead of mother, every year. fault your
sn,r, @.ather for wantin' the Rainbow and threat
tar ln TO have the grave moved--oniest / hope
amer ~, won't hurt him."
pleaded
", nu'lho but what WILL" the girl capitulated.
Apas4 m1eh the Squire came home he was unusually
0'ent @ and taeiturn
"oilS daughter" he said. "Fve word to say
an p give warnin' es wen shoot any prowlin' folks
hoo, aihoow mountain and the stranger has give
,s ypek word as he'll shoot my Of we'uns ketched
Il =, uhtii arter the new survey, which I've greed
a., STOW The Grays aire bound to stand In with
mother whichever way the survey goes. Tn
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-11-05
WOMEN WILL
WANT PAPERS

Now that Indiana's arst election in
which women voted is over. il is ex-
pected that the courts OF Lake county
VIII experience a run Of applications
from women for citizenship papers.
In the past it has been a rare thing
for woman to file for citizenship pa
pers. In the last 10 years II is said
that hardly more than a dozen have
done so in the county. Where a wo-
mans husband filed it was of course
USELESS for her 70 apply also for she
would automatically become citizen
when he received his papers.
However. with single women. who
arc aliens and who long for the right
OF suffrage exercised by their
American sisters it viii be necessary
TO take out papers unless a marriage
with a citizen is imminent.
Courts have received a number or
Inquiries this fall from women who
are interested and It is predicted that
there VIII be many applications for
FIRST papers from now on.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-11-05
RAIDER To
SPEAK To
NEWS CLUB

great many people in Hammond
TO doubt. are acquainted with Rev.
Paul RAIDER. brother of I.ycn NJ RAIDER.
who has charge Of the neighboring
Moody institute outing grounds at Ce-
Gar Lake. and no doubt. S1<uy OF our
Hammond residents hksa beard Mr..
1-yell NJ. RAIDER at this place or al
Lake Winona- where he gave a series
OF lectures last year for the ministers
in convention at that place.
Those who have heard Mr. RAIDER
az these talks are certainly very en-
thusiastic to hear him again on &C
count of the practical way he handles
the subject.
Nj RAIDER IS e practical chemist.
having his office in Chicago. Ill. and
the interesting researches made by
him are the basis OF the interesting
end popular talks that he uses In ad-
dressing such an audience as he will
have at the Presbyterian church sun
osy night
While his subject Garbage" seems
4 strange one, il Is subject that he
can make exceedingly interesting and
profitable because II is such an un-
usual subject. DIT. Parrett has had the
pleasure of hearing several OF the
addresses OF Mr.. RAIDER at Lake Wi
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-11-05
PREVENT GRIP

Fortify the system against Grip and Influenza
by taking GROVES IRON TONIC SYRUP which
Enriches the Blood and Strengthens every Muscle
and Organ of the Body.
Healthy Blood and Healthy System is Childs
best protection against Grip and Influenza
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-11-05

mona and he certainly wishes to carry
70 the people of Hammond the idea
that If they do not take the advant-
age OF hearing AR RAIDER. they will
certainly miss something good.
The Mems club OF the Presbyterian
church are also having on Frida ynight
one OF the diners the club is noted for.
This being due to the fact that Dr..
Shanl1hn and his able assistants Ger
tainIy do put on good feed The au-
dience al this affair promises to be
ss usual very good and DR.. Shanklin
viii be prepared for all Corners at ESQ
Friday night. Nov. >.
The club expects 10 secure Tor the
coming winter such speakers as Nlr.
RAIDER 10 take charge of the evening
service the first Sunday e. each month
and IL viii be the endeavor Of the
committee to give to Hammond a
speaker that viii be well worth listen
ing to. These meetings are opened for
the public whether they be regular at
tendants Of the Presbyterian church
or not and both men and women are
always very welcome.
The club also expects to pay a spe-
cal attention in organizing the south
side gymnasium and the special com
mittec having employed our former
Scout Master Davie TO conduct the
various classes in the gymnasium.
Classes wiz be provided for business
men at o'clock in the evening on
Mondays and Thursdays and a suit
able program will also be provided for
the young people. both the boys and
rhe young men as well as the ladies'
and girls
1t is the desire OF the committee to
have the people of Hammond realize
that this gymnasium is opened for
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-11-05
STANCIU ARRAIGNED

Theodore Stanciu. who was arrested
by Hammond police several days ago
when a raid was made on his home
a Howard and Standard avenues. was
arraigned before Judge klotz this
morning on the charge Of having
liquor in his possession. Stanciu ad-
nitted having the whiskcy but said
that 1t was left there by his cousin
who lives in Chicago. He denied hav-
ing peddled liquor The court gave
him a fine OF $50 and costs and a sus-
pended Jail sentence Of 80 days.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-11-05
CLOSE OF GOOD BILL

Tonight closes three-day bill at
the Orpheum theater which has
brought forth much favorable COM
r7ent from patrons. 1t presents a wide
variety OF comedy. novelty. singing
and dancing Arthur Huston and COM
pany lead OFF with spectacular scenic
novelty followed by an interesting
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-11-05
VOLUNTARY
BANKRUPTCY

A petition in voluntary bankruptcy
vas filed today in the U. s. district
court at Hammond by Curtis II. Lang
ford 754 Holman street. Hammond.
The assets OF the firm have been IN
the hands OF Sheriff Barnes for some
time. His schedule as given 70 Deputy
CLERK Surprise by his attorneys. Ibach.
Cavit. Stinson & Gavit, list assets at
s1.O67.5s, while his debts amount to
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-11-05
CHICAGO CASH GRAIN

WHEAT-No. 1 hard winter. 2o5 IA;
? hard winter. 2o6 u I northern spring
205l4 q POS: northern spring, 200;
mixed, 1seG col.
coRN-No. / white. 9O4 as1: white
901a; land yellow. 941z, 3 yellow
SO: yellow. 81.
OATS-No. l white. IS Ia: white,
81 S-4955; white. as: white. $50
"a IL: white, 81 4 @ So; standard 40 q
51lz
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-11-05

snadowgraph act BY the Karuses. Then
comes dancing act BY Dressler ana
wilson. song and joke hodge podge
by Hahn and Curtis, run OF more
comedy by William and Taylor and
difficult roller skating oddly by
Grace Ayers and company. The bin
cioses with an episode OF Ruth or
the Rockies
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-11-05

There has been a noticeable slacken-
ing In the number Of DRINKS arrested
In the last week by Hammond police
Only one. Albert johnson. who lives
at the Carlton hotel. faced the Judge
In city court this morning. FIe said
he got his liquor in West Hammond
and took a fine or SIS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-11-05

evcry body irrespective of their church
Affiliations and the only request OF
the committee is that a reasonable fee
be paid, which fee shall include the use
Of the gymnasium as we'll as the lock
ers and showers provided for by the
Presbyterian church.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-11-05

Receipts. 17.01oc market. ac-
tive 10 higher. Buk. STA. 50d 1895; top.
$3.50: heavyweight. $3.50 $40;
medium weight s14o0@14.fo: light
weight. $13.65a14.4o; light lights. Sl3.-
So Q14.25; heavy packing sows. smooth,
$4,000 1870, packing sows, rough
$i2.75 1900; pigs. S13.75 y 1900,
CATTLE-Reeoipts. 1000. market
slow to lower
Beef steers-Choice and prime. Si6.25
Q17.50; light weight, 1875 q l12''
good and choice. $f3.75a 17.25; com
mon and medium, S. 25G 13.25.
Butcher Cattle-Heifers $4,000 49,
90; cows. s5.e5Q1125. bulls $500
$50.
Gamers and Cutters-Cows and
heifers, $500 5.25. Gamer steers, $3.50
qs.25: veal calves Digit and handy
weight, $4,000 90; feeder steers,
s7.75G 1900; stocker steers, $500 a 9.6G;
stocker cows and heifers. $500 g775'
stocker calves $3.50 1875.
Western Range cattie-Beef steers
s6.O0Q9.75.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-11-05

BUTTER-Receipts s.61s tubs: Gre
amery. extra. 81; nrsts $3.50; packing
stock. 25G32
Receipts. 1888 cases; current
receipts. 55Qs1: ordinary frsts, 57@6o;
frsts. 6sQ67; checks. So q a.: dirties,
40Q46.
CHEESE-Twins, new. 23G - daisies
231a ga; young Americas, 24q u long
horns, 249 II brick p.
LIVE POULTRY-Turkey 80; chic
kens. 1901; springs. 25. ROSTERS, 90;
geese. rs; ducks. 80.
MISUNDERSTANDING. 65 cars
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-11-05

CHICAGO vEAL-5o to 20 lbs. ia
IS: 20 TO so lbs. 1906; so to 100 lbs.
II 91s; fancy tsQ 20; overweight kid
neys. 40 to IT'S lbs. 1915.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-03-03
DISTANCE LENDS ENCHANTMENT

Wilson is still too close to us for
just estimation of his size to be
made. Lincoln was not appreciated
in his time, either by his own party
or by his political opponents. Many
of his worst enemies were within his
party, and they could not say or do
enough hateful things about him. But
now those Instructors are well-nigh
forgotten, while he stands out an ev-
er bigger and more dominating ng
ure as the years go by.
Wilson is just conscientious as
Lincoln was; but he is by nature not
so broad-minded a mamie owns he
has "a single-track mind"-and he
has always been an intense partisan.
This partisanship has been great
handicap to him-a milestone about
his neck-and it has kept him from
achieving what he might have achi-
eyed. He did wonders, as it was,
in bringing all the world to his feet.
But there was a certain something
missing; he gave the idea to every
one with whom he came in contact
that he wanted his way because 1t
was his way, and he did not seem to
be anxious enough to find out what
was the right way. For a time 1t
seemed as if Providence was with
him in all things, but one after a.
mother of his plans went wrong, until
the strain became too much for him
and he was prostrated. Now, he may
live to do great things still; but If
he is to win he should take the warn
ing to heart and adjust himself to
the eternal verities, and make sure
that he is not trying to warp those to
his own will.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-03-03
Colby Appointed Secre-
tary to Succeed Lansing

cambridge Colby, a kindly-faced
old gentleman will succeed Robert
Lansing, by appointment of Presi-
dent Wilson.
The Clarion-Ledger says:-
Mr.. Colby was lifelong Repub-
lican until the famous Bull Moose
bolt at the Chicago Convention in
1919. He had been actively identi-
fed with the candidacy of Theodore
Roosevelt for the Republican nomi-
nation for President that year and
was in charge of contests to seat
the Roosevelt delegates in the Chi
cago convention.
When Colonel Roosevelt bolted the
convention, Mr.. Colby helped to
found the Progressive party and was
a delegate to it's Chicago convention
in 1912. He continued an active
leader in that party and In 1914 and
again in 1916 he was Progressive
candidate for senator from New York
state.
When Colonel Roosevelt threw
the weight of his influence to Charles
Evans Hughes in the 1915 presiden-
tial race, Mr.. Colby identified himself
with the Democratic party"
We have no objection whatever to
Mr. Colby. if he is a competent man
for the place. We hope he is a
good American whom no party line
can swerve from his path of duty.
The people have found by diff
cut experience that all excellence
is not found in one man because he
is Democrat.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-03-03
Miss Fannie Larkin Dead.

During a brief visit today from
Mrs. H. ]. Schaller, sister of Miss
Fannie Larkin, we were informed of
the latter's death which occurred at
the home of another sister at Area
dia, La, last Friday.
Miss Fannie died from acute
Bright's disease and was confined to
her room only ten days before death
claimed her. She was about IA years
of age.
Miss Fannie will be most pleasant
ly remembered by large contingent
of Mississippi friends whom she
charmed with her musical gifts while
a resident here, first in the home Of
her father, the late Frank Larkin, sr.,
and then with her first cousin, Mrs.
A. c. McNair, where she enjoyed the
happiest companionship. She was
passionately fond of music.
She had been blind from early
childhood. She was devoutly relig-
ious and was never happier than
when singing the songs Of Zion. She
was organist of the Methodist church
in Brookhaven for many years.
Her most sacred desire was to be
buried in Brookhaven soil; but there
was insurmountable difficulty in the
way when Mrs. Schaller reached Ar
cadia after her hong trip for the pur-
pose from her Chicago home.
So, the mortal part rests at Area
dia for the present. The ardent, de-
voted spirit, we have no doubt, has
found the Home Of the Soul that "fn
visions and dreams" came to Miss
Fannie to cheer her in the darkness
that was her lot,
1t is difficult to believe that the
glory revealed" is not hers in larger
measure than for others. Her men,
ory is sweet.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-03-03
New Wholesale House for Hazlehurst

Hazlehurst Is to have new whole
sale grocery house. The name of the
new firm is "The Southern Whole
sale Grocery Co.." and it will begin
business with paid in capital Of
$4,000, and an authorized capital
of $4,000.
Some of the most progressive busi-
ness men of the county are backing
the new venture. Among the organ
izers are:-
I. N. Ellis, w. B. Afford, G.. e.
Garland, B. B. Nesmith & Co., Gran
berry Bros, John l. Magee, E. M.
Lambert, j. w. Ashley, Judge D. M.
Miller, r. N. Miller.
A large number of other merchants
throughout the county have agreed
to take stock, and the new firm will
start out with every assurance of
success.
The firm has not yet secured quar-
ters. 1t is planned to rent tmporary
quarters, but the aim is finally to
own an up-to-date home Of its own.
AS soon as the charter publication Is
completed, organization will be made
by electing officers and naming q
manager, and the new flrm expects
to be ready for business in the early
| Spring.
This means the addition of strong
substantial business to the towns as
sets, and we wish the new firm full
measure of success.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-03-03
Chester Byrne for Mayor.

City Clerk Chester Byrne is max
ing his announcement in todays
Leader as a candidate to go a step
higher up our municipal political
ladder. He wants to be, and expects
to be Brookhaven's next mayor.
Mr.. Byrne is thoroughly equipped
to take over the duties of the Office
of Mayor. He is serving out his Sec
ond term as City Clerk and the ex-
perience will be worth a great deal
to him when he shall have taken the
step that will place him in the high
est seat the City affords. Mr..
Byrne's friends believe that he de-
serves promotion. AS Mayor he will
have better opportunity to work for
bigger and better Brookhaven OF
which he has a vision.
Mr.. Byrne is exceedingly popular
and his genial disposition, his per-
sonal magnetism and gracious bear
ing will serve him we'll in the office
to which he aspires.
Mr.. Byrne is asking for the May
or's office strictly on his merits and
intends to acquaint all the voters
possible with the ideals and plans ht
expects to propagate If chosen as tht
City's Chief Executive.
The Leader bespeaks careful con
sideration of his claims at the voters
hands.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-03-03
To Let Bridge Contract-0ther
Copiah News.

Hazlehurst, Miss, Feb. 28.-The
Copiah county board of supervisors
at the regular meeting here in March
will let the contract for building
bridges as follows: Chestnut Creek,
District 5; Long Greek, near billiard;
and clear Creek. The county will fur
nish the material.
Miss Esther Rogers, state SPECIALIST
in domestic science, was with Miss
Olive Alexander, home economics
agent for Copiah county. during the
week and gave demonstration at
the Hazlehurst school on preparing
school lunches. Miss Victoria Hill, a
specialist in teaching girls the art
Of making baskets from pine need
les, was also with Miss Alexander at
Strong Hope this week.
Edwin Cook, son Of Mayor e. M.
Cook, of this city, is reported i'll
with typhoid fever in a hospital in
Memphis, but is improving. Mrs.
Cook, his mother, left for Memphis
to be with her son during his i'll
ness.
The influenza situation has i'm
proved here the past week and there
will be services in all the churches
here Sunday. At the Methodist
Church the first quarterly confer
ence will be held next Monday with
Rev. ]. T. Leggett presiding. Rev
Mr.. Leggett will I'LL the pulpit at the
Methodist Church Sunday.