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The L'Anse sentinel., 1922-11-08
Why He Enjoyed Il.

"How can you wear dreamy look
when that Jazz orchestra is making
such an Internal racketY'
ut carries me hack to my happy
childhood" said the cabaret patron.
II was brought up in the shadow Of
boiler factory. y."-Birmingham Age
Herald.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1922-11-08
Silk StockMgs

II appears that Henry II, when pre-
pairing for the marriage Of his sister
in 1860, first had the Idea for silk
hose. NJ. F. (BradfordD. and ut that
epoch.maklng event he was the first
to wear knitted silk stockings. A
hundred years later one Hindres es-
tablished factory for stockings in
the Bois de Bouloge. This was the
'srst factory IN France. II was sue
eass from 10 start, and when IL re-
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ceived protection from the ministers
II became a gold mine. In 1896 the
venture was turned into company.
From II arose the society of stocking
makers. At this time ribbed stock
lngs were made In England, but II
was not until nearly century later
that such wear was introduced into
France.
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Why He Wa. Good Match.

"She's making fine match"
"Thnt so? understand the young
man Is very wild In his ways"
"Wlld. lie Is. Drinks n lot and
does all manner of things he shouldn't,
hut It's good match. His folks have
lot of money"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1922-11-08

NOrlu war, the KuSSlanS, SlDeTlulls
TURKS, Chinese, japanese, Egyptians
and other nations have adopted the
GreEorian calendar for governmental,
legal and other natural purposes.
Nevertheless, as everyone knows, the
GregOrian calendar has defects and
every now and then somebody comes
forward with q scheme for changing 1t.
Now II is purposed to assemble the
- International Government Conference
Of All Nations to make changes which
seem advisable and adopt an Inter
national fixed calendar"
The defects In the Gregorian cal
.ndar and the changes which seem
advisable, together with other useful
and Interesting information are set
forth in an illustrated article In the
Pan American Union with the title,
"rhe Evolution of Calendars and How
to Improve Them" by Moses B. Cots
worth, II. G.. s., +. S. A., +. G. A.. sec
retary treasurer Of the International
Fixed Calendar league. The defects
IN our calendar are summarized in the
following outline:
We earn and pay by the month, hut
have not an equal monthly measure,
except for prisoners. whose time Is
counted in months of 30 days.
our months vary from % to 81 days
Ill per cent dlfference-yet the
same monthly salaries, rents. etc,
must he inequitably paid. Monthly
business charges for maintenance. de-
probation, etc, are unfairly appor-
toned, and monthly profits credited
as though each month We're produc-
lively one-twelfth of the year.
The confusing changes In weekday
names for the same dates In success
sive months through the intrusion OF
New Year and leap days, cause furth
er dlspartes which are misleading
In business, as evidenced when com.
pairing monthly output of full working
days from Monday to Friday, plus q
half day on Saturday On this basis
March, 1929, has IA per cent more
earning time than February. which Is
ynly one-thirteenth of the year.
The changing weekday names brinc
christmas, New Years, and other hol
idays on Sunday and into weeks which
they split. depriving toiling millions In
hll countries Of the more-prized holi
day extensions combined with week
ends.
The shifting range Of weeks through
the months burdens business and so
cial life with many tiresome refer
ences. limitations, and troubles. A. few
examples here may suffice:
We are constantly forced to consul
the calendar TO trace how many weeks
intervene between any given dates
and to ascertain the weekday names
throughout the months. Periodical
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Wanted 70 Know.

Mamma. what's in the packageT
"while at the butchers. dear, I got
some lights for the cat"
Mamma. II I ate lights could / see
In the dark like KittyT-Boston
Transcript.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1922-11-08
Tho Worthy Amateur.

There Is no excuse for. amateur
work being bad. Amateurs often ex-
cuse their shortcomings on the ground
The L'Anse sentinel., 1922-11-08

.IE Gregorian calendar
that we use is an eVo-
luton which had its be-
ginnings In the prehistoric
times with the purpose
Of ascertalning and re-
cording the most propi
tious dates fer the sow
ing Of crops. Since the
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-07-12
HENRY WILL NOT
QUIT AS ORDERED
Insurance Commissioner Denies
He Owes State $4,000 as
Auditor Claims.

Jackson, Miss, July 7. - State In
surance Commissioner T. M. Henry,
who was suspended from office late
yesterday by Governor Lee M. Rus
sell, who alleges that the commits
sioner is $4,000 short in, his ac-
counts, today, formally refused to
turn the office over to Excel Coody,
of Yazoo county, named by the gov
erner as his successor.
1T is a damnable outrage" said
Henry. IT do not intend to sur
render the office unless ordered by
the courts to do so and l deny the
right of the governor to suspend me
from office
Commissioner Henry acted on ad-
vice of his attorney Hon., Geo. But
Ter, of this city, and Messrs. Henry
and Barbour, of Yazoo City, in re-
fusing to turn the office over to Mr..
Coody.
CHIEF LEGAL QUESTION
The chief legal question involved
is whether the governor can, under
IuO SOhSIlIullOuy ISluOf0 du OIuceT,
whose duties are of an administra-
tive and judicial nature. Attorneys
for Commissioner Henry contend
that the commissioner is not a tax
collector within the meaning Of the
law. The collection of licenses and
premium taxes from insurance COM
panies being merely incident to the
office. The governors appointee has
made bond and it remains to be seen
what action he will take to get con-
troll of the office. Gov. Russell is
not in the city, having left two weeks
ago to spend the summer on the
Mississippi coast, and no Information
concerning his plan to put the order
of removal into effect could be learn
ed at the executive office.
Commissioner Henry denies that
he still owes the state SIT, 900 as
claimed, in the audit made by ]. L.
Davis, accountant for the state rev.
enue agent, on whose report Govern
or Russell bases his order for remov-
al.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-07-12
.EDW. F. BRENNAN, SR.,
CLAIMED BY DEATH
Former Mayor and Postmaster
Dies at Hospital After
Operation.

In the passing of Hon. e. F. Bren-
nan, sr., vacant place is left in our
community that cannot be filled. Mr..
Brennan had lived in Brookhaven
perhaps fifty years and left lasting
impress and influence to continue
throughout time yet to be. He was
a little past his three score and ten
when death removed him from the
familiar walks of his long life, his
active and useful career as a private
citizen, an incumbent of public Of
fees in our city and county, and as
a prominent practitioner of the pro-
fession of the law.
Mr.. Brennan had a remarkably
keen and alert mind / He was gem
erous to a fault and was a friend
true as steel. He was always cheer
full and optimistic and his genial
presence evoked pleasant response
always from associates and friends
as he passed along our highways
with his cheerful greeting and al
ways chivalrous bearing. He pos
sessed the wealth of an imperturable
fortitude, under difficulties, and the
splendor of an irreproachable integ-
rity.
But the story of his life among
us will more definitely and eloquent
ly portray the character behind it
than any pen-picture the writer
might draw Mr.. Brennan came from
his native country, Ireland, to the
United States, in 1859 and was ma
turalized in Brookhaven in 1881. He
was loyal citizen of his adopted
country. He was one of the leaders
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-07-12
jim HUGHES AND PR0BY
GALBREATH HAVE FIGHT
Gun, Knife and Fists Figure Pro-
minently in Three Alterca-
tions by One Man.

There are two distinct chapters =
probably a third coming up--in the
Tuesday encounter between PROXY
Galbreath, local carpenter and Jim
Hughes, from out beyond Fair Riv-
er. The first chapter was written, or
rather spoken, in front of Gal
breath's home, when Hughes met
Galbreath just as the latter was
coming home from work.
"The first thing l knew" states
Galbreath, Hughes pulled a big
knife and began cursing and abusing
me in a manner both profane and
threatening. He went into minute
detail as to the different ways in
which ,.he meant to carve me with
that knife. He threatened to cut
my head off and throw it at tree,
then cut my heart out and kick ii
across the street. 1 was without a
weapon of any sort.
Later, after making my way into
the house, I put a pistol in my pock-
ct so that I'd be ready for Hughes
II he attacked me again. The sec
ond chapter took place in Panzica' s
store. He again started his line OF
abuse. / didn't argue, or wait for
him to use that knife. l hit him
over the head with the butt of my
gun. Just at this point Policeman
Mcbride. who held a warrant for
Hughes' arrest on n charge of hitting
man named Velmar Smith, came
in and took Hughes off to jail
"Why did he attack me? 1 can't
figure it out, unless he was sore at
me for some opinions 1 had probably
expressed" concluded Galbreath.
1t is said that Hughes attacked
Smith after his first encounter with
Galbreath, and knocked Smith down
The officials state that Hughes had
been drinking rather heavily Tues
day afternoon.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-07-12
A CAMPAIGN LIE NAILED.

While Congress was in session, and while the du-
ties of my office required to remain in Washington
and when it thought Congress would not adjourn
in time for me to return to the District, before the
primary election, my opponent himself knowing
engaged in hghtng in Congress for the rights of
the people, and doubt feeling safe to make any
statement he thought would advance his interest,
connived at and approved statement made by his
Campaign Manager that:-
II understand Congressman Quin's wife is
Catholic"
Fortunately, before the day of the primary in
far my private interest is concerned, the Con-
gress adjourned the objection of myself and
other good Democrats by the Republican majority
because we thought adjournment should be had
til certain bills in which the people vitality in
terested should be passed; these matters will dis
cuss in person and otherwise with the people, At
any rate, when the adjournment was forced upon us
by the Republicans and when had unexpectedly OBJ
taiHcd opportunity to return home, surpris-
ed to find the above statement industrously circulated
throughout portions of counties the District
and that it had into ridiculous stories of SINH
lar import Many of my friends have requested me
10 answer them.
The truth is: My wife and all of her people are
now and have always consistent Presbyterian
proof of which quote the following letter.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-07-12

he expressed it, and during his oc-
cupation of the office he had handled
nearly million of dollars in actual
cash.
Mr.. Brennan was twice married
his first wife being a sister-in-law of
the lamented Mrs. John McGrath.
About twenty-four years ago Mr..
Brennan married Miss Annie Schnor-
renberg, of this city, and two sons,
Hubert and Vincent and one little
daughter, Catherine, the result of
this union are left to mourn with
their mother and Messrs. Ed and
Will Brennan and Mrs. Annie Bren-
nan Sherman older children of the
lamented father, all of whom have
the profound sympathy of the COM
munity in their loss and sorrow.
The funeral services were observed
by Rev. Geo. H., Doherty at the fam
lily residence and at st. Francis
church yesterday afternoon after
which burial was had in the Catho-
lie cemetery. Many friends called
at the stricken home and attended
the obsequies, beautiful flowers help
ing to express esteem and regret for
the dead and tender interest in the
cuffering ones so sorely bereft.
Pail bearers were members of the
local bar as follows:- Messrs. P. q.
Jones, ]. A. Maui, C. H. Dean, w. E.
Boothe, ]. w. Cassidy, A. A. Cohn.
Honorary pail bearers were Judge
w. P. Cassidy, w. H. Penn, ]. G.
Cosnahan, Capt. A. E. Moreton, j. o.
Boadwee, George Bowsky, Aaron
Hurst, Capt. R. S. Butler, William
Abshagen, ]. w. McGrath, Doc Sar-
tin, ]. B. Nalty, T. H. Perkins, M.
D. McGrath.
Some ten days before he died Mr..
Brennan underwent an operation at
the hospital and again went under
the knife Monday, dying few hours
later exhausted from the strain on
his physical strength. His death
was a great shock to his friends and
many Of his relatives, who are still
unable to realize that the places that
knew Mr.. Brennan so we'll shall now
know him no more. He will be miss
ed everywhere; but nowhere as at
his own hearthstone where he was
the strong reliance, the protector and
defender of his loved ones who look
ed up to him as counselor, guide and
companion.
Tho often glad no more
May they wear face Of joy because
They have been glad of yore,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-07-12

of the Republican Party and attend
ed%.nany National Conventions-as a
delegate.
AS stated at the time of his death
Mr.. Brennan was actively engaged
in the practice of law in all of the
courts of the State and in all the
Federal Courts of the United States,
at Jackson.
1t was not, however, until he was
nearly forty years of age that Mr..
Brennan was licensed to practice
law. He was then employed as an
attorney -at-law by the Pearl River
Lumber Co., dQmiciled in Brookha-
ven in 1899 and remained in the en-
ploy of this corporation eight years.
During this time he aided in the
purchase and prepared abstracts of
titles for over 100000 acres of land
and timber rights.
Mr.. Brennan was elected and serv-
ed as city attorney for eight conse-
cutive terms. He was also attorney
for the county for thirteen consecu-
tive terms, resigning to assume the
duties of postmaster of Brookhaven
in 1908.
Mr.. Brennan also served Brookha-
ven as Alderman-at-Large in 1882
'S4 and served as Street Commission
er and member of the Finance Com
mittee for the city.
Mr.. Brennan was elected mayor OF
Brookhaven in 1885 for a term OF
two years and was reelected in
1888. 1t was after this he was ad-
mitted to the bar where he distin-
guished himself in chancery court
cases and land matters. He was a
good jury and trial lawyer, an ex-
eellent speaker, his Irish wit and
| humor always serving him well along
with his common sense and level
head. Mr.. Brennan had engaged foI
some years in the real estate bust
ness handling hundreds of thousands
of dollars worth of business in ac-
tual cash.
In 1908 Mr.. Brennan was commits
stoned postmaster of Brookhaven fol
the unexpired term of his predeces.
sor and it was during his incumbent
cy the present Federal Postoffice
Building was constructed. Sugges.
tions made by Mr.. Brennan for the
plan of the building were adopted
by the Supervising Architect. Wher
Mr.. Brennan turned over the office
to his successor in 1913 he did moi
owe the Government copper, al
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-07-12
"Ifs Time TO Change Congressman"
Hugh V.WaII Not a New Man. Experienced Pub
lie Officer Fresh from the People and
Knows Our Needs.

1t is not good for a man to remain
too long in Washington. This was
the sentiment of Washington and
Jefferson when. they declined to serve
as President more than two terms.
Mr.. Kenyon, leader in the Uni
ted States Senate, when. asked what
was the matter with Congress, re-
piled, TOO much politics." and sug-
gested as remedy, Shorter terms
men who pay the taxes.
Men get in Washington and be-
come "ringized". They get out of
touch with people and conditions
back home. They get in Washington
society and forget who pays the tax
es. Some even buy and maintain
magnificent homes there.
We need new blood and new ideas
and men fresh from the people, who
know the needs of the men and wo-
mn who pay the taxes.
If man is to be reelected merely
because he is in office, then why go
to the expense of an election every
two years? Why not just elect some
one for life and at his death call a
SPECIAL election?
We submit for your consideration
Hon. Hugh v. Wall. public official
Of experience whose record is uni
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-07-12
|. P. MAY IS NEW
co. SUPERINTENDENT
Won Toga Yesterday in Special
Election for Unexpired
Term.

Mr.. L. P. May, as seen by the of
fetal tabulated list given below, won
the race yesterday to fill out the un-
expired term of county Superintend-
ent of Education made vacant by the
resignation of L, Russell Ellzey, who
goes to the Copiah-Lincoln A. H. S.
as superintendent. The votes given
each contestant for the office by pre-
-cincts was
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-07-12
New Equipment for Jackson's
"Power House"

An expenditure of $125,O00 is to
be made at the plant of the Jackson
Service Company, and when compile
ted the plant will have the best e.
quipment in the state.
Mr.. j. Will Browne, general man.
ager, has returned from Chicago
where he closed contract for new
General Electric engine and boiler
having $500 X. w. capacity, and
costing, with auxiliary equipment
$125,O00.
The engine will be shipped within
the next few days, and the work OF
installation will be pushed as rap
idly as possible. The design selected
is recognized as the best the market
affords, and when it is installed the
Jackson Public Service Company will
be in a position to furnish duplicate
service, in event of breakdown OF
either of the engines and also tc
double its load and supply more e.
lectric current for manufacturing
plants.-Jackson News.
Cotton is 21 cents today.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-07-12

Mr.. J. M. Tyler, of Bogue Chitto,
has returned from pleasant visits to
his children in New Orleans and Ba-
ton Rouge. Mr.. Tyler. is especially
gratified that his son, Mr.. ]. C. Tyler,
has received the appointment of U.
S. Marshal for the Southern District
of Mississippi and was confirmed by
the U. S. Senate in special executive
session last week.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-07-12
Two Fine Horses for Sale.

Fancy chestnut bay, fine saddle
and buggy horse. works anywhere;
and dun colored horse. same quail
ties as above. Ages s and 10 years.
Both fat. Apply at Mr.. Ed Pitts,
Becker place, " miles from Brook
haven. Also rubber tired buggy,
new secondhand. Will sell cheap for
cash or terms if with security.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-07-12
Laymen's Convention of Presbytery.

The annual Laymen's Convention
of the Mississippi Presbytery was
held in our city yesterday, there be-
ing present thirty-two visiting lay
men and ministers.
The meeting was one of great i'm
spiration and interest. BY invita-
tion Mr.. Fred Sullens came down
from Jackson to address the body
much to their qualification and ben
eft.
The local Women's Auxiliary en-
tertained the visitors at a lovely din
ner at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. H. Hamilton thus adding a
delightful social feature to the day.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-07-12
Farmer Killed as Tractor 0verturns

Hazlehurst, uJly Z. = oliver H,
Brown, ga years old. superintendent
of the Browns Wells farm, near
here, was instantly killed Thursday
afternoon when a tractor he was
plowing turned over when it struck
the protruding root of tree.
Mr.. Brown, driving the tractor
was going down slight incline
when he encountered the root. I'm
able to go over it, he backed the
tractor and putting on more speed
made another attempt, The tractor
struck the root with such force that
it turned over backwards, crushing
Mr.. Brown to death.
Mr.. Brown was a lifelong resident
of Copiah county and is survived by
a widow and three children.
The funeral of Mr.. Brown took
place Saturday afternoon, at Damas'
Gus Church.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-07-12

DR.. Hugh L. Fry. in charge Of
Federal Hog Cholera Inspection for
Mississippi was in Brookhaven yes
terday consulting with DR.. Duck
worth in regard to an outbreak of
cholera and swine plague near this
city. Hogs should be vaccinated be-
fore the disease gets in the herd. See
your veterinarian at once.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-07-12
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Rev. H. H. Thompson, Pastor.
Natobez Micc IuIv g


''To Whom 1t May Concern
This is to certify that l have the pleasure of
knowing Mrs Aylette Conner Quin, (Mrs Percy Quin)
for many years. and who has been life long member
of the First Presbyterian Church of Natchez, Mssis
sppi, and also attended her wedding on October l,
1913, at which time she married in the First
Presbyterian Church at Natchez, Mississippi, by the
late Dr. j. ]. Chisholm then pastor of the Church at
that time.
MRS. Quin comes from long line Of Presby-
terians.
Respectfully yours,
(Signed) James W. Dugan,
Clerk of Session,
First Presbyterian Church
Natchez, Mississippi"
i was married publicly in the Presbyterian
Church by Presbyterian Minister in the presence of
a large number of friends. 1 am, myself member
of the Baptist Church My father and his grand-fah-
both Baptist preachers.
making this statement only for the purpose
of correcting the above mentioned false statement.
Any thinking person will know why this false state
ment was made. regret the necessity of making
this public statement and only do so now because I
feel 1t right to respond to the request of my friends
who have a right to know the truth.
PERCY E. -QUIN.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-07-12
Please Send Your Name With News

Almost every mail brings in some
kind of news to The Leader office
that would be published if the party
sending it in would just send in his
or her name along with the item
not for publication, but so we can
know the items received are authen-
tic. Unless these items are accompa-
MED by the name of their author
they go to the waste basket.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-07-12

The NJ. A. Parkmans are enjoying
the finest sort of sweet potatoes in
addition to beans, peas, tomatoes,
etc.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-07-12

versally endorsed by friend and foe.
and who has always been in close
contact with the masses Of the people
and is thoroughly familiar with our
needs.
Walls Campaign Committee.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-07-12

The dry weather, with only occa-
sional showers the past two weeks,
has done wonders in improving the
cotton crop in Lincoln county.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-07-12
The Neu, Baby

In the year Of 1870 there was born unto the good
old State of Mississippi county, whose is Lin
coin. Lincoln County, just like healthy normal baby,
grew into manhood and then sought partner in life.
1t selected the little village of Brookhaven its help
mate Just like true love- they had their little secret
family quarres
The frst-born to Lincoln and Brookhaven was cot
ton. 1t called King and was like all pampered,
selfish first-borns Through ephemeral prosperity and
lack of education it grew into degeneracy The boil
weevil pestilence to the unfortunate family of
Lincoln and Brookhaven, which almost caused famine
and starvation.
Fortunately there came other offspring Their
names are Darying, Trucking, Peach and Poultry
Industry.
Now with large and diversified family, Lincoln
and Brookhaven are prosperous and happy couple.
And still another little stranger expected,
For honest Lincoln and Brookhaven true.
This babe will be nurtured
Under the beautiful skies of blue.
We've welcome for rosy Miss Strawberry
With cheeks painted by Gods sunshine and dew
Below are the names of those who will foster Miss
Strawberry to health and prosperity.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-07-12

STRAYED - Bay mare, weighs a.
bout 800 lbs. Newly shod all round.
In good condition. Slightly sway
back. Notify Van Dillon, Bogue
Chitto.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. N. Yawn will
spend tomorrow in Jackson.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-07-12

Paul and Felix Turnbough accom-
panied Major Green to Mobile and
the WOW. encampment.