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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
80 NEW
IN BUILDING GRAFT
Two Contractors Associations of New
York Observation-Disclosures of Marble
Contractors Monopoly.

NEW YORK, Dec. 11.-New York
''anti-building trust machine went into
high speed yesterday when more than ~
indictments, bringing the total above %:
and the d~isbanding of two contractors
associations were announced as direct
results Of grand jury and joint leglsla-
tive committee Investigations.
Another sensational development in
cluded charges by Samuel Untermyer,
committee counsel, that great financial
and Industrial powers of the country,
through hired pTopagandists and pub
licitv agents have thrown themselves
into the fight to block the investigation
of the alleged building trust just as 1t
lis about to enter upon its most crucial
stage
Meantime witnesses informed the com
mittee that marble contractors in New
York and elsewhere exercised a virtual
monopoly on their line of business
through city and national marble indus
try employers association having recip-
rOcal agreements in effect with the build
ing trades council by which competition
practically was annlhllated and union
labor put on taken off jobs almost at
will.
Payments mounting into the thous-
ands of dollars by the marble industry
employers association to w. j. Bowen
president, 7. c. Preece, and William
DobsOn. secretary. of the bricklayers.'
AAiaAGOAAP HAAAt lAAPANANA7 III
union for extraordinary and special
counsel and advice amounting 'prac-
tiCally to gratuities' featured testimony
before the committee late in the day.
Of yesterdays indictments. % named
members of the Cut Stone Contractors
association and charged them with vio-
the state, each defendant was ar
raigned and held in $1,000 bail after
pleading not guilty.
With the announcement that the as
ISOLATION had disbanded and agreed to
aid in the prosecution of New York's
building trust as requested by MIR.
Untermyer, the legislative committee
counsel acceded to the indicted mems re-
quest for a weeks time in which to
change their pleas or make necessary mo
tons.
Earlier in the day Mr.. U~ntermyer
read into the committee a letter a~nnounc-
ing the disbanding of the maSons' supply
bureau of Brooklyn, following Mr.. I'm
termye-'s inquiry as to why such ac-
ton had not previously been takel.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
Philosophy of Life.

Instead of lamenting and bemo9n.
Ing what seems to be cruel life, we
can, if We have the right philosophy
of life, find a harmonious note in the
we cannot at present extricate our
selves. AS the oyster cover with pearl
the irritating sand which has got in
TO It's shell and makes of it a thing of
beauty, so we, too, with kindness,
courage and good cheer, can convert
the conditions which now seem un-
thinkable TO us into sunshine and
gladness.-Orison SWEET Marden.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
TO START ORGANIZATION.
Move For 500, 600, 900 Corporation For
Foreign Trade.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-THE foreign
trades conference in session here voted
today to proceed at once with the oreani-
zation of a foreign trades corporation
capitalized at $780, 0O, 900 under the pro
visions of the Edge act. A committee of
30 headed by John McIugh of New York
was named to proceed with the work and
la subscription list was Immediately
started to finance the underwriting.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
The Cancels Foot.

The camel's foot is like a soft cush.
ion, peculiarly well adapted to the
gravel and stones over which 1t is
constantly walking. During a single
Journey through the Sahara, horses
have worn out three sets Of shoes,
while the camel's feet were not even
sore.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
Threading a Meade

Those having defective eyesight will
gain much time when threading a sew
ing needle If they win use a pocket
dashlight. Flash 1t behind the eye
Of the needle and immediately your
needle will be threaded. Keep the
dashlight in your machine drawer,
where it will always be handy.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
FISK co. PASSES DIVIDEND.
ChieOpee Concern Believes in Conservin,
Cash Resources.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE Fisk
Rubber Co. with plants in C~hicopee,
Mass, today passed its quarterly dfyi-
dend of % cents a share on common
stock. b directors announced that al
though the dividend had been more than
earned they nave decided general trade
and credit conditions rendered advisable
conservation of cash resources.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
B~RIcKLAYERs WANT MORE.
Those in Springfield, Mass, Ask For
40 Cent an Hour Increase.

SPRINGFIELD. Mass, Dec. IL
The b~ricklayer's union of this city has
made a demand of an increase of forty
five cents an hour effective Jan. l it was
announced today by general contractors.
The union rate is now 81. 05 an hour
and the new scale calls for $1.50. One
of the largest contractors said today
that sentiment among the employers was
opposed to granting any increase at pres
ent and that if anything a decrease would
be considered. A conference between con-
tractors and union representatives has
been called.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
MARTIAL LAW AT BUCHAREST.
Explosion of Bomb In Senate Calls For
More Restriction.

PARIS, Dec. 11.-Bucharest. the cap
ital of Rumania, is under martial law,
according to an official -nnounceme
at the Rumanian legation here. This
step was a result of disorders in the city
which eliminated Thursday in the ex-
~nl"sion of a bomb beneath the speakers
tribune of the senate. The machine was
sec TO explode soon after the senate OBJ
ened its daily session and killed three
and dangerously wounded several others.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
Goose Eans Best.

Geese lay the best eggs. from the
point of view Of nourishment. Then
come ducks and guinea fowl. Hens are
fourth on the list, with turkeys and
plovers following
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
D~UNIAIERSTON.
"Old Gyp Earns Her Keep"

During the year. over 30 Airdale pup
pies have been sold from Apton farm,
owned by Albert Newton. odd Gyp|,
who is not yet five years old, has raised
the chicken yards, and will bring back a
s~traying Rhode Island Red or a White
Leghorn to its proper place, never max
ing a mistake.
Mrs. T. H. Miller, who spent a week
in New York. has returned home.
Charles Laughton and family have
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15
# BACK HURTS
BEGIN ON SALTS
Flush the Kidneys at once when Back
achy or Bladder bothers-Meat
forms uric acid.

No man or woman who cots meat regI-
Larry can make a mistake by flushing
the kidneys occasionally, says we'll
known authority. Meat forms uric acid
which clogs the kidney pores so they
sluggishly filter or strain only part of
the waste and poisons from the blood,
then you get sick. Nearly all rheuma-
tism, headaches, liver trouble, nervous
ness, constipation, dizziness, sleeplessHass,
bladder disorders come from sluggish kid
neys.
The moment you feel dull ache in the
kidneys or your back hurts, or if tho
urine is cloudy, offensive, full of scli-
ment, irregular of passage or attended
by sensation of scalding, get about four
ounces of Jad Salts from any reliable
pharmacy and take a tablespoonful ii
q glass of water before breakfast for
few days and your kidneys will then act
fine. This famous salts is made from
the acid of grapes and lemon juice, COM
bined with lithia and has been used for
generations to flush clogged kidneys and
stimulate them to activity, also to neu-
tralize the acids in urine so it no longer
causes irritation, thus ending bladder dis
orders.
Jad Salts is inexpensive and cam
not injure; makes a delightful effer.
vescent Whitewater drink which all reg
ular meat eaters should take now and
then to keep the kidneys clean and the
blood pure, thereby avoiding serious kid
nev complications
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15

The present prices of shoes can
not be charged to the high price
of leather or to scarcity of that
article. There is plenty of leath-
er and it is much cheaper than it
was year ago. In fact it is be-
ing offered for less than half the
former price, with NO takers. Ac-
cOrding to a statement of the a
gent of the Federal Reserve Bank
of New York the leather business
is dull. He says: mot within the
memory of the oldest dealer in
leather has the Boston market for
this commodity been so stagnant
a sdurng the past two months.
Many tanneries have closed down
altogether, thus rejecting the alb
sence of demand" Such is the
statement Of man who is in posi-
ton to know what he is talking
about, and now we ought to know
where to place the blame for the
present prices of shoes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15
yainst Woodrow Wilson will have

gainst Woodrow Wilson will have
been consigned to a place too un-
important for voice to recall or
memory retain"
Gov. James M. Cox will carry
the standard placed in his hands
by the democrts of the nation un-
sullied to victory, and greatly
will he be aided in that task by
the personality and reputation of
his team-mate, Franklin d. Roose-
welt. Roosevelt has youth, magne-
tism, enthusiasm and experience.
His record as Assistant Secretary
of the Navy will appeal irresista-
bly, to the public. He is demo-
crat through and through-in
spite of his name-and a staunch
friend and supporter of Woodrow
Wilson. He is powerful cam
paign speechmaker and his influ-
ence on the stump will be a great
asset to the campaign. There
will be no front porch" dalliance,
but the campaign will be carried
to the people in every nook and
corner of the country, and they
will be given an opportunity to
meet face to face the next presi-
dent and vice president of the
United States.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15

Knowing this, thousands of
Mississippi parents who love their
children are beginning to demand
real schools. Through their
school boards and superintend-
ents, the progressive citizens of
Warren, Copiah, Madison, Tate
and POntotoc, and other counties
are securing educated men and
women to teach their children.
Citizens of other counties Will
soon make the demand irresisti-
BILE.
To help the Better School Move
ment, the Mississippi Teachers
Association is conducting this
summer an Efficiency Campaign
and the State Department of Edu-
cation is cooperating thoroughly.
The Central Committee has offer
ed to help every county superin-
tendent in the state, every high
school principal, and college pres
idents secure trained teachers to
fill vacancies. Progressive super.
intendents in many parts of the
state are taking advantage of the
offer, and are securing teachers
trained to teach.
The Central Committee is com
posed of John Rumble, President
of the Association, Grenada; H.
B. McCleskey, Secretary, Hatties.
burg; t. M. Sykes, Treasurer, Bi.
loxi; and F. ID. Mellen, Director
of the Campaign, Jackson.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15
ALL FEDERAL TAXPAYERS
SHOULD TAKE WARNING.

July Is a busy month in the Of
fee OF the Collector of Internal
Revenue, according to G. L. Don
aid. whose duty it is to enforce
the revenue laws in Mississippi
and TO celloct the taxes.
During the month of July every
corporation, association or stock
company must file a capital stock
tax return.
On or before the LIST day of July
every broker, either custom, mer-
chandise, cotton, pawn, ship, mon
ey, stock, noto or bond; all thea
tres, circuses, public exhibitions,
museums, concert halls, moving
picture shows, billiard and poll
rooms, shooting galleries; retail
and wholesale dealers in liquors
OleOmargarine or adulterated but.
tiers; every person operating an
auto for hire, owners of pleasure
boats, yachts or sailing boats are
required to pay a special tax.
For failure to pay the above tax
or to get returns in the collec.
tors hands within the time men
toned there is a heavy penalty
which the collector is required tt
enforce.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15
HAVE DARK HAIR :
AND LOOK YOUNG
Nobody CAM Tell when you
Darken Gray, Faded Hair
with Sage Tea

Grandmother kept her hair beanti.
fully 1darkened. glossy and attractive
with brow OF Sage Tea and SulDhnr.
whenever her hair took ON that ann
faded or streaked appearance. this sirn-
pie mixture was applied with wonder
fui effect. By asking at any drue
store for ~Wyeth's Sage ana Sulphnr
Compound" you will get q large hof-
TIC OF this old-time recipe. improved
oy the addition OF other ingredienfs ali
ready to use. at very little cost. This
silaple mixture can be depended nnon
to restore natural color and beauty To
tie hair. ~
A well-known downtown druggist
sayn everybody uses Wyeth's Sage Ana
sulphur Compound now because ~
darkens 30 naturally ana evenly that
nobody can tell Il has been applied
It's 30 easy to use. too. You simply
dampen . comb or soft brush ana
draw II through your hair, taking one
strand OF q time. BY morning the
gray hair disappears: after another
application or two. 1t ID restored to its
natural color and looks glossy, soft
ana beautiful. This preparation n =
delightful toilet requisite. II u not In.
tended for tho cure. mitigation OF prcl
eentjOn Of disease.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15
Citation Notice.

TO Sidney McLain, Lola McLain,
Birdie McLain, Callie McLain,
and Boykin McLain, P. O. Ad-
dress, Forest Louisiana:
You are commanded to appear
before the Chancery Court Of Ran
kin County, Mississippi, on the
fourth Monday in September 1920,
to show cause, if any, why the
final account of J. F. McLain, Ad-
ministrator of the Estate of
Willie A. McLain, Deceased,
ought not to be approved, and the
administrator discharged.
This the 18th day OF July, 1920.
S. D. DONNELL, Chancery Clerk.
W. E. Mcintyre, Solicitor.
Pub. July 15-22-29, 1920.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15
Citation Notice.

To Sidney McLain, Lola McLain
Birdie McLain, Callie McLain
and Boykin McLain, P. O. AID.
dress, Forest louisiana:
You are commanded to appear
before the Chancery Court of Ran
kin County, Mississippi, on the
fourth Monday in September 1920,
to show cause, if any, why the
final account of J. F. McLain, AID
ministrator of the Estate 1of
j. w. McLain, Deceased,
ought not to be approved, and the
administrator discharged.
This the 18th day OF July, 1920,
S. D. DONNELL, Chancery Clerk.
w. E. Mcintyre, Solicitor.
Pub. July 15-22-29, 1920.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15
SECRETARY LINDSEY MAKES
FIRST REPORT.

Minutes of the proceedings of a
meeting of the Court House Ring
at Brandon, Miss.-Mr. H. H. Bull
lock, chief mogul for the court
house ring, having taken his va
cation and being off in the noun
tains. on a much needed rest, his
office was declared vacant, and the
Hon. w. E. Mcintyre, legal ad-
wiser for the chief for the past
8 IL years, and being familiar
with all the acts and doings of
the Court House Ring for said
time, was elected Chief Mogul for
the ensuing term, with only one
vote against him, although there
was another very popuar man
nominated for the place.
No other business the Ring ad-
journed subject to call.
I j. A. LINDSEY,
Secretary C. H. R.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15
MUST BE A NUT

A correspondent commenting
on the GOldsby case, suggests that
Gov. Russell is weak-minded. We
wouldn't go quite that far, but at
the same time we don't think it
would be safe to turn him loose "a
mong a bunch Of hungry squir-
rels.-JaeksOn News.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15
Citation Notice.

To Sidney McLain, Lola McLain,
Birdie McLain, Callie McLain,
and Boykin McLain, P. 0. Ad-
dress, Forest louisiana:
You are commanded to appear
before the Chancery Court Of Ran
kin County, Mississippi, on the
fourth Monday in September 1920,
to show cause, if any, why the
final account of J. F. McLain, Ad-
ministrator of the Estate of
Gabe E. McLain, Deceased,
ought not to be approved, and the
administrator discharged.
This the 18th day of July, 1920.
S. D. DONNELL, Chancery Clerk.
w. E. Mcintyre, Solicitor.
Pub. July 15-22-29, 1920.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15
cox AND ROOSEVELT.

Hourly the conviction grows
stronger that the democratic ma
tional convention displayed wis
dom in it's choice of standard
bearers in this campaign.
The strength of Gov. James M.
Cox as a presidential candidate is
not to be gainsaid. Three times
elected Governor of Ohio-a nor7
mally republican state-he has
made a record as an executive al
most without pralellel. The O.
hio school code enacted under his
administration and at his urging
stands as the model for all pro-
gressive states. The workmen's
compensation law which he faith
cred is accepted by both employ
ers and employed as the fairest
and most adequate legislation
along that line ever put on any
statute book. Other constructive
legislation credited to his initia-
tive and urging in his own state
include a comprehensive budget
system, initiative and referendum
in state legislation, home rule for
cities, a model country road sys-
tenn, non-partisan judiciary, wild
ows' pensions and prison reform.
His attitude on the enforcement
of law is indicated by the fact
that the only time he was defeat
ed for Governor Che was four
times a candidate) was at the
close of his first term when the sa-
loon interests of the state COM
bined against him and caused his
defeat for reelection because he
had rigidly enforced the Sunday
closing law.
So much for Governor Cox's re-
cord as a state executive. AS to
his position on the paramount is
sue of this campaign, the League
of Nations, his words at the Jack
sen Day dinner at Washington on
January 9th last prove his hearty
accord with the Wilson admins
tration:
when our boys went overseas"
he said, "they did not 90 with res
ervatiOns. -. By the arbitrary
exercise of authority, a conspiring
body Of men seated in the Senate
of the United States stood out as
the self-appOinted spokesman of
their countrymen. The civ
ilization of the world stood gagged
and bound, while their insensate
thirst for partisan advantage
struck them dumb to the woes of
the darkest hour man had ever
known. ID. Our soldiers died
so that wars no longer should be.
History will tell it all, and the
name of. the man who sensed the
ills of. the afflicted peoples of the
earth will be chanted by the chill
dren of men yet unborn, while the
names of those who made from
their malignant spite a cabal a.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15
Total

Total 80 -------$613,541.61
l, R. L. Fox, Cashier, do SOL
emily swear that the above is a
true statement of the financial
condition of RANKIN County Bank,
located at Brandon, in the County
of Rankin, State of Mississippi, at
the close of business on the 3Oth
day of June, 1920, to the best of
my knowledge and belief.
Correct-Atteat
R. L. FOX, Cashier.
w. H. BARNES,
w. B. COLLIER,
{ Directors.
State Of Mississippi,
County Of Rankin.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me by r. L. Fox, Cashier, this
18th day of July, 1920.
s. D. DONNELL,
Chancery Clerk.
my commission expires Jan. /,
1924.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15
AUTOGENUS WELDING PRO.
CESS.

We have just installed q large
capacity Oxy-Acetylene Welding,
Cutting and Carbon Burning out
fit and are prepared to weld your
broken auto and machine parts.
DON'T THROW THEM AWAY.
HAVE THEM WELDED.
Brandon Machinery & Lumber Co.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15

their fruit. Canning season being
ON.
Wedding bells are ringing.
Clovis Bardwell, who went into
the Electrical business at Vicks-
burg several weeks ago, surprised
his many friends Sunday. He and
Miss Bessie Smith were quietly
married at Andrew Chapel. His
many friends wishing him much
happiness
Mrs. 8. R. Bardwell has been
having house party for several
weeks in honor of her sister and
sons from Texas.
j. NJ. Williams and Mack Whit
ney, the fishermen, were lucky
this week, among the catch some
weighed 10 pounds.
j. w. Behtune and sister, Polly
from Liberty visited their sister
Mrs. Mack Whitney Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Williams
of Jackson were pleasant visitors
here Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Venie Goodmn of Memphis
is visiting her parents this week
Mr.. and Mrs. r. C. Baker.
r. c. Pickerel is in our midst
again. Mr.. Pickerel has gone in
the Electrical business in Texas.
Langford lost one of her best
boys, j. I. Bardwell, who joined
the Navy and left Monday.
Mrs. G. F. Dettiweller of Mem
phis was called home on account
of the serious illness of her moth
Ell, Mrs. G. B. Miller. returning
Monday with her mother where
the treatment of skilled physi-
clans. s-.
!. tPreaching Sunday morning by
Bro. Davis our new pastor, at IL
o'clock. We would be glad to have
every member present as we wish
to have church member roll call.
The Rankin County S. S. Normal
is to be held here beginning the
first Sunday in August. All those
who expect to attend, would be
glad If they would notify S. R.
Bardwell so as to arrange homes.
We expect Bro. Bird the S. S. man
to lead in the course. The w. M.
u. members are also expected to
attend, as there will be special
course for them.
The w. M. U. picnic we had ON
the Srd was enjoyed by all, to the
uttermost trusting each may meet
again at the same place one year
hence.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15
ADVERTISING RATES.

Display advertising will be inserted IN
as good position as possible for % cents
an hoh.
LEGAL Notices will be inserted at the
legal rate Of cents q word for first IN
sCrtioA and ] cent a word for each sub
seQuent insertion. Count initials, each
figure and all authorizations as words.
For Sale. Estray. Lost, Found. Etc.
Notices will be published for 2 cents a
word for first insertion and l cent a word
for each subsequent insertion.
Obituaries. Cards OF Thanks, Etc. will
DO printed for cent a word. IL you have
matters of this kind for publication.
count the words carefully and send mon
oy to cover cost OF publication with your
copy. We havn't time TO keep books on
these little accounts.
| Foreign Advertising Rcprcsent,tive
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15

localities from three to four weeks
hence.
The Entomology Department
when able to do so will gladly an
swer any further questions in re-
gard to these or other insects
Address all communications to
Entomologist, Agricultural Col
lege, Mississippi.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15

Fresh Bakers Bread three
times "a week.
w. G.. BARNES.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15

Superintendent of Education
Barksdale has invested in new
Chevrolet automobile, which he
will use in visiting the schools Of
the county.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15
FOR SALE

Poland China SOW and seven
shoats. See them. A bargain.
T. d. MAY,
Brandon, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15
FOR SALE

Two thorough bred Jersey
Bulls. One q year and q half old,
one, one year old. Splendid
strain mixers.
w y MAvrDc
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15

Harding says that Cox deserved
to win. The tense is wrong. It
should be Cox deserves to VIM
and he will.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Darnall
have a new Chevrolet automobile
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15
FOR SALE.

Model 1913 Ford touring car; in
good condition. See
BURNHAM REPAIR SHOP,
Brandon, Mis-.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15

Wire cots and screen wire.
w. C. BARNES.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1920-07-15
Statement of the Financial Condi.
zion of
RANKIN COUNTY BANK

Located at Brandon, in the county
of Rankin, State of Mississippi,
at the close of business June 80,
1920, made to the Board of Bank
Examiners.