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The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18
SENATOR C0HN FAV0RS W0.
MANS SUFFRAGE.
Quoting from -Hardaman's Week

Quoting from Nardaman's Week
ly:-
Senators Percy Bell and A. A.
Cohn made strong, eloquent appeals
in behalf of giving the ballot to wo-
man in primary elections" In the
same number Mr.. Vardaman said
THE writer visited the Legisla-
ture of Mississippi last Tuesday. /
heard certain Senators speak in op-
position to giving the right of suf-
frage to women. Those speeches re-
minded me of the debate between
Webster, Clay and Calhoun-in the
United States Senate-years ago.
They were so different"
The women of Lincoln County are
aware of Senator COINS sincere con-
viction in favor of the Anthony A
mendment and have pride in his ad-
Vocacy of the measure as he has the
ability to reflect credit upon any
cause he espouses.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

Great Britain still wants to borrow
from Uncle Sam, but declines to spe-
city why so much money is being
wasted on her battleships and army
We thought the late war was to re-
duce ornaments. The latest British
battleship-the Hood--cost $50, ,OOO,-
600, which is quite a neat sum for
one ship in the face of war debts
and financial storms.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

Hardly any greater benefit can
come to our country churches than
improvement Of roads. 1t will in
crease the congregations, develop
them in knowledge and In grace. Bad
roads are the mothers of ignorance,
ungodliness, crime and insanity. To
be sure the devil travels on good
roads too, but he goes by airship
when the roads are bad. He Is the
prince Of the power of the air."
A man who votes against good roads
voteA to close churches and schools
70 q large part Of the people for q
large part Of the year.-vHaptiat Re.
cord,
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

Two women, each 81 years of age,
died in PlaQuemine Parish, La,
Feb. IL. That's not far from South
Mississippi. At Poplarville, Mrs.
Sarah Brainard died Feb. 13, at the
age of 80. At McComb F. A. Aus
tin died at the early age of rs.
Brookhaven has citizen 102 years
of age and numbers over IS. It's
long life and a happy one in South
Mississippi.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

The Memphis Commercial-Appeal
collected $4,000 for 13-year old Pearl
Miller, the only surviving member Of
her family who were brutally MUIR
dered at Amory. The orphan girl
will be cared for and educated with
the money. The response to the ap-
peal Of the paper was generous. A
noble deed for both the press and the
people,
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

B. Frank Brown, educational su-
pervisor for the State Y. M. C. A in
the distribution of the fund of $685.
600 given Mississippi by the War
Work Council of that organization,
announces that scholarships in cor
respondence courses for ex-service
men without the finances necessary
to get them, are still available. Mr..
Brown should be addressed in care
of the State "Y" at Jackson.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

DR.. Charles H. Currens, Of Jack
son, state director of the Near East
Relief, reports many counties thor
oughly in sympathy with the work
and giving generously. Others are
rather slow in getting started but
promise to make UP time once they
are in motion. Marshall County is
one of the more active ones. Her
citizens have contributed $2100 in
cash and pledges to the cause.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

When Mr.. Vernon of Lincoln de-
clared on the floor of the House yes
terday that the paramount duty of
the legislature is to do something
substantial for the betterment of
Mississippi's educational system, he
spoke a whole mouthful of wisdom.
jackson News.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

The Senate has made the common
school appropriation 81 per capita,
while a House Committee recon-
mends IS and their recommendation
may pass the bill. Education leaders
hope to force through the compulsory
education bill, being dissatisfied with
referring that matter to the people,
as the House has done. The Pardon
Board fight and the proposed remov-
al OF the University to Jackson are
other interesting matters sure to
cause much smoke. There's the done:
Agure the conclusion.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

Editor Campbell. of the Louisiana
Vindicator. hopes to reduce his work.
ing hours from eighteen hours a day
to nine. since he has secured a ca
pabie assistant in his office. The a.
mount OF work done In newspaper
oface hes no regard Tor hours,
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18
Speaker Conner Suffers from Compli
cations Following Influenza,

Jackson, Miss, Feb. 15.-The con-
dition of Sennett Conner, speaker of
the Mississippi House was reported
serious tonight. Nearly two weeks
ago he-was attacked by influenza and
went to a sanitarium, where he was
reported a few days later as doing
well and on the road to recovery.
The next report was that his cold
had settled in his ear, so an opera
tion was necessary, but this has not
relieved the pain and tonight Mr..
Conner's father, who was summoned
to the bedside last night at midnight
was in telegraphic communication
arranging to get New Orleans or
a Memphis specialist.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

Mr.. Mart Case, of McNair, when 1t
comes to figuring where his lumber
business is. was here the nrst Of the
week. But Mart's heart always keeps
in the right place --BFookhaven-
where his family Il. and where he.
has many warm friends.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18
AEil1er's Antiseptie OIL. Known as
Oil


VIII Positively Relieve Pain in Few
Minutes
Try It right now for Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Lumbago, sore, stir and swol-
len joints, pain in the head, back and
limbs, corns, bunions, etc. After one
application pain usually disappears as
If by magic.
"A new remedy used externally for
Coughs, Colds, Group. Influenza, Sore
Throat, Diphtheria and Tonsilitis.
This oil Is conceded to be the most
penetrating remedy known. Its prompt
and immediate effect in relieving palm
IS due 20 the fact that It penetrates to
the affected parts at once. AS an Illus
trakon. pour ten drops on the thickest
piece Of sole leather and It win pene-
trate this substance through and through
In three minutes.
Accept no subetitute. This great oil
n golden red color only. Manufactured
ny Herb Juice Medicine Co. only. Get
Sold only by Frank Martin DruI
Company, r, 8, Swain, Proprietor
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18
To The Teachers Of Lincoln County,

You are hereby requested to send
in to your respective Beat Leaders
the names Of any prospective contest
ants in any of the various contests
for Field Day, both in Literary and
athletic events.
Respectfully,
w. d, LOTION,
Pres. Lincoln Co, Teachers Asa'ns
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

In New York a loaf of bread is
now 20 cents Cash and Carry" or
21 cents delivered. This is the high
est price ever paid for bread in the
United States. While the people are
praying for daily bread or paying for
1t If they have the price, President
Wilson is urging Congress to make
an appropriation of $3.50, 200, 900 to
be donated to the people of Europe.
We are facing crisis in our credit
system along with the danger of a
political chaos.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

February, classed by many OBJ
servers as being month of freaks,
comes along this year with five Sun
days for the first time since 1880,
and it will not occur again until
1948, according to prophets of the
United States Weather Bureau.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

Equal suffrage will never be sue
cess until Brookhaven girls assert
their independence and refuse to
permit their male company" to foot
all the bills incident to soda, candies
and films.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

Get ready for the spring styles.
Every woman is supposed to furnish
herself with new set of glad raj
msnt, while the dutiful male provid-
er is supposed to furnish the 50-cent
dollars.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

We offer $4,000 for any case Of catarrh
that cannot be cured by HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is TAX.
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
Sold by druggists for over forty years.
Price 76c. Testimonials free.
+. ]. Cheney q Co.. Toledo. Ohios
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

We are all brothers under our
skins. Most of us seek short cuts
to ease and affluence. The laborer's
silk shirt and the millionaire's> spec
tacular extravaganza are about on a
mar.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

Professor Wilson, evidently, want
ed school to keep quiet while the
teacher was sick. But the big bad
boy wasn't kept in"-he was ex-
PEELED just for not keeping still.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

The fellow in Lincoln county who
used to buy things dirt cheap" is
probably buying dirt cheap by pay
ing twice as much as real estate US
ed to cost
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

President Wilson is believed to be
definitely out Of the running-well,
there's Bryan and Lansing and Reed
and Johnson. Let US watchfully
wait for developments
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

The report has gotten out that
there is lot of dirty sugar on the
market. This will cause Brookha-
ven housewives to squeeze their sup
ply through the wash wringer.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

If talking to the people on Mars
or Venus is to be as unsatisfactory
as some long distance calls we have
know there will never be much COM
munication.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

The stylish girls of Brookhaven
will be interested in the item that
furs for next summers wear will
cost more?
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18
LONG DISTANCE PHONE NO. 81.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1S, 1920

There is also a marked shortage
of officials with sufficient courage to
wallop the profiteers.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

The best antidote for unrest is to
give the brain more rest and the
muscles more to do.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

The British pound has been declin-
ing in value to such an extent that
there is danger that it might be call
ed an ounce.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

Natural born critics are rare; the
variety in Brookhaven are usually
cultivated by taking them seriously.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18
At Mt. Pleasant High School.

On the evening of Saturday, Feb.
2Sth, at seven o'clock, the Mt.
Pleasant High School will give a pro-
gram which promises delightful en-
tertainment.
The able young teachers Of the
school request the presence at the
concert of every interested friend.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

In this shivering cold we must in
sist the grounding saw his shadow.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-02-18

Do you expect five cent shine on
an SIS shoe? Now, be fair.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-24
POET OPENS WAR
ON ITALIAN NATION;
FlUME is CLOSED

CONTINUED From First page)
anu fro between headquarters and the
front, lines. and all strategic points
are closely guarded by cavalry patrols
Evrrywhcre along the frontier of the
rcEcnry of Quarncro."
Military automobiles and lorrios
may be seen driven 1T fun speed from
one point to another.
General Caviglia. commander OF
government troops around riumc. has
ISSUED manifcStoS urging his men TO
give evidence of their discipline and
loyalty. Captain Gabrielle d'Aununzio
on the other hand ia launching his
appeals lie is praisinc sailors Of
Italian destroycrs which recently took
their ships over to the d'AnnunZian
side, and is inviting other Italian SOL
dicrS and sailors TO fellow their cX-
ample.
The Tribuna says today that al
,houHh Gabrielle d'AnnunZio repeatedly
had stated that fratornal blood should
not br shed. his DICTIONARIES were the
iirSt TO fire on the Italian destroyer
Iciliro. and that they also threw a
bomb against patrol OF Carbinc-
ancrS, killing enc man and wounding
two others. There episodes have en-.
Filtered tho situation and demon
strated the possibility Of even Eravcr
occurrences. the newspaper declares.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-24
Bull DING ACTIVITIES
REVIVE IN VIRGINIA
From Many Sections Come Report, of
iIuhincss-Norfolk Starts

Building Inspector Butlcr's rorccas.
that building operations would pick
up early in the year. and that pres
Ont Indications Mere mat normal
would be- reached before many weeks.
Is borne out by reports from other
sections OF the State. From widely
scattered cities come pleasing mes
SaE.S.
Norfolk appears 10 have started
something OF II building boom. al
though apparently in its incipicncy
bulletins received here state that the
NlrEInia- Carolina Amusement Com
pnny. al Norfolk. is about 10 erect q
picture thcaicr to cost Sl5U.UoO, and
that the Travellers Garage Company
Is I" erect nNc stores. the cos, not
SlNr!I.
In West Norfolk the Hastings Com
paHE Is 10 construct a wharf. tcrini-
ma! and WAREHOUSE. 10 cost not less
tnan Sl50,Qtu.
me Mutual Lime Company OF Vir-
slnia Is To develop 500 acres OF land
"ith i daily output OF 25U tons OF
chemical lime. AT Meadow Mills. Va.
IN K!chnioni Inspector Butler cX-
poets iElhes 10 be quiet from now TO
the irst oil the year. The amour, oil
nHiding already arranged Tor this
'hphth' rs FAR greater than for the
whole OF last
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-24
Goldhammer. secretary of the Com
mcrcjal Gable Company

Goldhammer. secretary OF the Com
merciai Gable Company.
While this incident was under con-
Sidcration by department officials. an
hounccmcnt was made that the Incl
dent OF the call OF Dr. Bianchi on
Senator Moses had been closed. "in
view of the minister's explanation
and apology
In communication to the depart
ment. Minister Bianchi said 1t had
been his intention when he called
upon Senator Moses merely 20 explain
the policy Of his government in the
Imprisonment of DIR. Cabrera to OK
oheTatc himself. lie said he had not
commented upon the policy OF the
United states nor that of the Amcri-
can legation in Guatemala, adding
that he regretted the incident ana
promised that it. would not be re-
peatcd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-24
State PRISONERS THRIVE
UNDER RECENT REFORMS
Remarkable Change Results From
Policy Inauguratcd by Governor
DaviS-ENpcct Merry Nmas.

Transformation of the state peni-
ttehiiary from dark. dreary, toilsome
where the workers 20 about their
uuliS tolis with spirit OF willing
ness. has resulted from the humane
policy installed under the supervision
OF Governor Wcstmorcland Davis No
more do the men awake and face cold,
Hamp walls. Instead they have
pISht. cosy rooms and life to the in
mates is something moro than a
sentence for mistakes OF theic lives
vast Improvement is noticed rs the
result OF the policy of the Governor
Colonel lie Rcy Hodges. schools. hos
pitfalls and doctors Offices have been
installed and every prisoner is well
taken care OF. Best OF attention is
gifen tie inmates and white and
coiorcd have separate schools These
schoois are conducted in rooms fully
as bright and as comfortable as IN,
Pnnlic school buildings of the City OF
Erected according TO plans drawn
ny Ihoma3 Jefferson more than $50
EchrS ago. the building in which the
school and hospital are located has
been modernizcd in every Darticuior.
me walls of the school rooms have
nesn ka.somined. while those of tn.
""sp!ta's nave boon whitewasAed and
made bright and CHEEKY.
establishment OF these departments
are not the smallest items in the pro-
Erhn OF the Governor for improving
crndltlons IT the prison. Printing.
clothing and shoe shops are to lie
established in the factory building.
Ihesc departments will he operated
py the state under the supervision OF
a. tatc employed cupcrintcndcnt.
with subsidiary heads Of departments
\ wood. working department alsc will
nc eSta o!ished at the. prison later.
y, D!schrding or the prison stripes and
,hc substitution of suits OF sombrr
brown. perhaps. is ono of the fore
most OF the reforms undertaken by
ne t.oNcrncr: The appearance of the
minutes in this texture OF cloth has
zone more than anything else to make
ne NE OF the unfortunates easier
i ne stripes have been regarded as
brand OF dcGcncracy and the prison
erS welcome the change.
lth these reforms tho inmates
saksh on new inspiration ana
are of the opinion that Chris,,nos
20 VIII be the most enjoyable they
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-24
HEARINGS ADJOJn,,,ED
STATE Corporation Commission Dis.
continues Cases NTH After
(hriStmnA lInlIhnNS

~ was stated yesterday by can
-" tieNandcr Toward. member OF
me state Corporation Commission
mat there would be no moro hearings
before the commission until after the
IhriStmas holidays. Many protests
terested are pending, among them No
ing the light by Norfolk against the
prop"Sed increase in power rates by
me Virginia Railway and Power
nary s, and against alleged discri,n.
NATION in freight rates as far as Nor
ioik il concerned. Richmond is in
ter"Sicd In the bringing about OF
from the Middle Yves, TO nojnts IN
virginia The alleged distribution az
rates in different parts Of Virginia Is
expected 10 cause a vigorous nrtlt
before the state Corporation Commits
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-24
GO0DWlN'S FlANCEE GETS
PERSONAL BELONGINGS
Actors Father Must File Accounting
for Judgment IIc Collected
nrfore His Death.
IRy Associated Prcss.l

NEW YORK Dec. 23.--AIiss Gcor-
Eia l.. Gardner. who was engaged to
become the sixth wife of Nat Good
win. actor. is tho rightfui owner o;
the coutcnts OF the apartment which
belonged to Goodwin ut the time OF
his death.
This decision was handed down by
Surrogate Judge Cohalun. wllo III tn.
same time ruled that Nathaniel G.
Goodwin. of Boston. the actors Gath
or, rs administrator Of his sons
estate. must nie an accounting for :,
judgment Of Sl5.374 collected by the
actor and turned over to the father
before his death.
The decision were made over oh
j.ct!ons filed by Klaw IL Er,angcr.
theatrical producers. who sought To
collect 4 claim OF Sli. 600 against the
estate. Testimony was introduced to
show that the actor gave Miss Card
ncr his personal belongings In APP
probation or her Kindness to him
during his last illness.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-24
LONDON GETS WORD FROM
ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION
south Pole Explorers Report From
iaikinnd Island All We'll ana
Morale Excellent

LONDON, Dec. c3.--Dr. John l..
Cope, commander OF the British I'M
ftrial Antarticaic expedition. has
sent the following message from PORT
STANLEY. capital OF the Falkland
Islands:
sailing from here December 90
win iuli equipment ana dogs. Hope
TO land ut Graham's peccmbcr 81 An
the party well. Expect to hear from
us IN eighteen months. Good by"
Commander Cope. with four com
pahionS' purposes spending eighteen
months IN surveying and chartinr the
western shores of WcddcIl Sea anil
IN carrying ont scientific work in
the Antarctic. The party will live
curing the entire period in tents ana
on seals and pcnguins
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-24

or long ago Wien the Merry Yule-
t'de was merry indeed.
| Saulrc wilbur GrigSs threatens to
TAKE TRIP TO spot where he says
ulc wassail bowl may flow. He Just
wants To see what the much-tnikcd
OF wassail bowl looks like we may
make up Sood-siZed party" said
inc squire. Tor there are Il lot OF
i,e,i1ws VINO never saw 4 wassail
building Inspector Butler declares
that the only thing he expects to
40 sure enough is to read several
uapicrs in the proposed building
code. and then he Will walk around
town watching the children enjoy
| themselves throwing snowballs at The
street cars.
CITY Sergeant John Sattcriieid will
sn1nd much OF the time in Jail. He
be given there. and has made up Il
me speech 10 deliver. The banquet
VIII not be altogether dry. for plenty
Oh grape Juice has been consigned.
anu there VIII be pies and cakes and
lungs. lie expects to make more
than 4 hundred prisoners kinder hap
py that they are in jail.
city Collector Hulcc will spend tie
aaE In visiting his friends. lie has
take nearly ali day. and that it viii
not he at all certain what time he
viii be at home.
city Clerk Az Mcdowell says he
iaS Cancelled his opposed trip TO his
country place. and tas accepted the
invitation OF SerScant-at-Arlns Rus
kcll To spend the afternoon at his
house.
Members OF the City Council Will he
scattered. Some OF them Will enter
tain the others. while the others Will
'h"n entertain the others. Council
man Percy Smith will entertain tho
othcr members OF the Jefferson Ward
delegation, and /; Is said that Coun-
Gilman Jacob Gmlauf has prepared a
feast iii for the king for his col
leagues from clay Ward Alderman
Joseph Il. Powers and Alderman
Joseph Nunnally. Of Madison Ward
have collaboratcd in Christmas
carol which they Will present al a
meeting of the other members OF the
delegation at tho home OF Council
man Morton. Councilman H. lee
Roden is arranging to welcome the
Lee Ward delegation when they call.
city Hall VIII bc Il quiet spot most
OF next week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-24
INGRAM HOLDS ALLEGED
DIP UNTIL JANUARY 6
Nan Arrested by Police Declares He
IN Snowman en- Route North.
ttirhn rdSUn Refuses IfniI

Justice Ingram held Frank i. Mar
YIN sS !; suspected Dickpockct for q
nearing January 6, yesterday in Police
court Martin described himself as
bcinS q Snowman, - years old en-
route North
II is believed that Martin is n mem
Der OF tn. dips" who have been orer-
ailnS here FOR the last several weeks.
~" MAS arrested 10y Headquarters De-
ttctlNeS Tinslcy and kcilu,n. Refusal
10 10 grant bal! WAS made by Judge
Richardson.
Martin is said to have been unable
self. He said that he Was from scv-
era! cities down South, and stated
mar no vas OH his way up North to
VISIT brother. While $50 was found
"h .i.S person. no papers were there
10 give detectives Il clue.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-24
ALLEN LEADS HIBERNiANS
Is ShoSeh President ut Annual Flee
tIon I'm Mc:ill Council

J0hn VI. Allen was elected president
Of Division No. /. Ancient Order nj
fiihcrnians. nj the annual election
held in McGiii Council Chambers. II
Leo Meaghcr. was elected vicc-urcsI-
den,. Other officers elected were rs
follows: Z. Il. o'Donncl! recorder,
H. T.. Griffin, treasurer; W. j. E.n
right. observation-disclosures. and John
King, who held the office for fifteen
years. was reelected sentinel
ton show that the past wear has h.,
one OF the most successful in Tho
history OF the division and that In,
mem hcrship has increased greatly
under the leadership OF John w
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-24
lABENBERG LEAVES ESTATE
VALUED AT $315.983
bulk OF Property Is Left TO the
Fnmtiy-Scrcrai neTucsts Are
Mndc.

The win of the late DR.. Charles A.
l-abcnbcrE WAS probatcd in Chan
Gerry Court yesterday, Mrs. Essie La
benberE. the widow, and the Viz
ginia Trust Company qualifying rs
executors. The estate is valued nj
S3l5.9s5, of which s2S5.50O is in real
estate.
The bulk Of the estate is lief, in
trust to the widow. The will reads ::
Il give and beGueath to my wife,
Essic LabcnberG. for ana during her
natural life and widowhood. ali the
rest and residue of my estate. .
Upon her death or rcmarriagc. which
ever happens first, 1 give all my
estate 10 all my children, share and
share alike.
The principal bequcsts are:
To Mrs. Kate Wilkerson. house
keeper. $500.
Virginia Home for Incurables. $500.
Atlanta Orphans Home, Atlanta.
Ca, $500.
Mrs. Jennie Rose. n sister. ''all out
standing bills and accounts for pro-
tessional services. all Office equip
ment and medical instruments At the
office, IL We. Grace Street
TO Mrs. Gutenberg, the widow, all
household furniture, jcwclry. silver
ware and automobiles. Il is directed
by the tcstator that the five stores
known as Nos. 2li. 2l3. 2l5, 2l7 and
2l9 North First Street shall not I've
sold within period OF twenty years.
The property at III West Broad shall
not be sold for thirty years. The
property At loo East Grace shall not
be sold for twenty years"
The executors are directed to pay
TO Mrs. Lena Labenberg. the Tesla
tors mother $1,000. Life insurance
ot $4,000 is also hcQucathed TO her,
20 be invested in United states bonds
or deposited in the First National
Bank at interest. DR.. Labenbcrg
carried life insurance said to exceed
100000.