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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-06-26
Business Failures
Show a Decline

E
New York. June 26-Failure In
New York, June rs Failures In
May totaied 1860, according to q
report by r. G. Dunn 4 Co., or 28
per cent below the high point of the
current year. A comparison with the
April returns reveals a numerical re-
duction OF approximately 9 % per cent
while the May Indebtedness of $44.-
402,SS6 is practically 40 per cent un-
der that of the Immediately preced-
Ing month
The May Indebtedness. however" !"
says the report, lis not only the
smallest of all months since last
September, but shows a decline OF
about 23 per cent from the $4,000
600 Of May. 1921, and last months
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-06-26
RAIL WORKERS MAY
WALK OUT JULY |
STRIKE CALL WILL BE SENT
OUT ORDERING MEN TO QUIT
WORK SATURDAY.

Chicago, June 26-Strike of l.
100000 union railroad employees on
July l appeared certain today as the
policy committee of the shop crafts
met here to canvass a strike vote A
strike call will be sent out Thurs
day, according to the best available
information. The vote of IL rail
road unions affiliated with the rail
road department of the American
Federation of Labor has been over
whelmingly in favor Of waikout in
preference of the acceptance of wage
cuts.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-06-26
Tries Thrice to
Kill Himself

Canton, June ga man arrest
ed here on charge of selling liquor
at the Old Settlers picnic Thursday
made severalsineffectual attempts to
commit suicide yesterday and today
while held in the jail.
He first attempted to choke him
self with his hands but was frustrat-
ed. Then he tried to choke himself
by using the bedclothes. A third at
tempt was made with shoestrings but
he was noticed each time before he
could achieve the desired fatal re-
suit.
According to the charge the man
operated stand at the picnic and
dispensed liquor freely.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-06-26

defaults of exceptional size, though
10 more in number, involved about
$1S,000,000 less than those of May
last year. Thus, the ~ failures for
100000 or more in each instance
in May. this year, supplied $21,561,-
900 altogether. or 4S.6 per cent Of
the aggregate for the month. and 67
similar insolvencies in May, 1921.
had liabilities of $39.404.o00, or 50
per cent of the total of all defaults. .
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-06-26
Injured When Motor
Car Hits Buggy

Parker, June 26--Mrs. August
Schaefer is a patient in local hos
pital as result of injuries which she
received when car crashed into a
buggy in which she was riding. She
was on her way to her home with
her husband when an automobile
driven by a stranger driving through
here. struck the buggy and wrecked
it, throwing the occupants to the
ground. The driver of the automo-
bile stopped at once, rendering all
possible aid and then drove the in
jured woman to the hospital.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-06-26
Philip Lets
City Contracts

Philip. June 26-The bids for the
$4,000 In bonds for waterworks ex-
tensions and $4,000 for a sewerage
system We're opened by the city coun-
Gil. The Marshal Engineering Co.
were awarded the bonds and also
the contract for the work. Their
bid was one of the four lowest for
the work and was by several hundred
dollars the best on the bonds, and as
the two went hand in hand, they
were given the contract in both in.
stances.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-06-26
Centerville Store
Is Robbed

Centerville. June 2-When s.
Robsky and his brother-in-law came
down TO the store to open up they
found the store had been broken
into and several hundred dollars
worth of silk and wool piece goods
taken. The police was notified inn
mediately, but no cule to the robbers
had been obtained. Entrance was
gained to the building from the
rear, where a hole about four inches
In diameter had been made in the
door which permitted q hand to go
through and turn the Yale lock. The
door was found locked and bar
placed against the door from the in.
side.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-06-26
sioux City Live stock.

Sioux City, June 26--The entire
bulk was quoted at 875 to 5000.
Light butchers sold at $40 up with
medium butchers at 1886 to SO;
medium mixed end strong weights al
$3.50 to $9.75 and the heavy mixed
class on down to $S.75. Bids OF
$3.50 were frequent early fol
straight loads OF packers. but few
had to sell under 1915. Rough
sows sold down to 1926 and sta 81
mostly at SIPS to $3.50.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-06-26
HARDING TO GIVE
FARMERS DINNER
PROMINENT MEN IN AGRICUL-
TURAL CIRCLES WILL BE
GUESTS AT WHITE HOUSE.

Washington, ID. c., June ga
farmers dinner, rivaling the recent
steel and railroad dinners at the
White House, will be given by Presi-
dent Harding Thursday night. Some
of the leading representatives of the
farmers associations, members oil
the congressional farm bloc, and
those in the executive departments
charged with the administration OF
agricultural laws will be there
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-06-26
Joseph w. FOrdney to
Quit Congress Post

Washington, d. c., June 26-Rep-
Michigan, chairman of the powerful
house ways and means committee,
announced today that he would re-
tire from congress al the end OF the
present congress. Fordney, who has
been member for "a years, will not
seek reelection and will devote his
time to the lumber business.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-06-26
Predicts Strikes Will
Paralyze Industry

Providence, r. L., June 26-Pa-
ralysis of Industry and transporta-
tion on a countrywide scale is not
many weeks distant if the coal strike
continues, George Otis Smith, direc-
tor of geological survey, who keeps
his fingers ON worlds coal supply,
said today.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-06-26
Actions of Marines
in Haiti Condemned

Washington, d. c., June 26--Con-
demnation of the activities OF indi-
vidual marines in Haiti and the rec
ognition of certain blunders commit
ted by the American government in
occupation pf the island were con-
tanned in a req )rt OF the senate In
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-06-26
Spurned Lover Kills
Girl Then Himself

Kenosha, Wis, June 26-Six
hours after his love had been spurn-
ed by Josephine Kortazewski, "a
years old, Alex Lewandowski shot
the girl and killed himself last night
Both died instantly.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-06-26
Search for Slayers
of Walter ROthenau

Berlin, June 26-The entire police
force OF the country was today turn
ed ON the trail of the three asassins
of DR.. Walter Hathenau, foreign
minister.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-06-26
London Women
Smoke Pipes

London, June 26-Londen's smart
young women have introduced the
fashion of pipe smoking at res
taurants and cafes One society
woman has prediction for cigars
and Is not shy about smoking them
In public places.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-06-26
Churchcill Challenges
Irish to Keep Peace

London, June 26-Republican reb-
els holding four courts in Dublin,
must eyacuate Immediately, Winston
Churchill. colonial minister, declar-
ed in the house of commons this af-
ternoon. A challenge to Ireland to
end lawnessness and to observe the
peace treaty was the keynote of a
stirring speech.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-06-26
Minneapolis Grain Market.

Minneapolis, June 26 - Corn
Firm to Lac better. No. 2 yellow al
5 3-4 to s Lee under Chicago July
No. 2 yellow closed at So to 57 I-2c
No. 2 mixed at 56 IL to SIC.
Oats--Firm, demand fair to good
No. whites IL to / lac over July
No. 8 whites closed at 35 LIZ t.
36 1-2c. No. whites at 35 to see
Rye-Firm. No. 2 at 8 to 1-2t
over July, offering small. No. rye
closed at "a IA to SO 3-4c.
Barley-Receipts light: marke
steady to firm. Prices closed at Al
to SIC.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-06-26

vestigating committee today after
months of investigation. Gradual
withdrawal of the marine forces, be-
ginning as soon as possible. was
urged.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-06-26
American Steamer Is
Aground Off Holland

Amsterdam, June 26-The Unites
States shipping board steamer, Scho-
harie.i is aground 100 kilometers
north of here, according to radio ad-
vices.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-06-26
Owner of Monte Carlo
Dies After Operation

Paris, June 26--The Prince of
Monaco died today following an OPP
GRAFTON.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-06-26
Daily Market Report
MADISON GRAIN MARKET.

At p. m. today, corn. AZ; bar
ley, As; oats, %.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-07-06
THE STRIKE

Union hopmen and craftsmen of the railways of the United
States went out strike last Saturday. The to stay
out strike until the reductions ordered in their eec
tive July cancelled Some 100000 affected by
the wage cuts the claim that they have all walked
out Federal Labor Board approved and ordered the reduc
ons after hearing both sides present their The railway
executives unwilling to negotiate with the unions further
and have left the settlement with the and the Labor
Board.
At one time sympathy with the unions, but we
have felt the toward railway unions since the
sentaves of the Four Bpherhoods made unreasonable de-
mands government during the and may say, in
cdenaly that Woodrow Wilson's weak kneed method of hand
ling them on that occasion lost him many friends.
In union there is strength and Unions have perfect right
to bargain for and shorter hours when their demands
reasonable but railway unions have been going
When at they would threaten to up trans
portaon system unless their every demand conceded
And when prosperity depends much cheaper freight
and better transportation they would cripple industry rather
than accept reduction in their pay especially when reductions
are in line Comparatively speaking railway employees the
best paid workmen in line of industry If the
manded the for the hours cotton would be worth
40 cents per pound We hope that adjustment will
made of the matter nevertheless spite the fact that the
unions have in this instance deed the Federal
its effort to concate differences that have brought on the
strike.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-07-06
Announcements For Office
For Circuit Judge
G. E. Wilson
For Congress 5th Congressional
District
Mrs J e Arnold
Go On Fish Fry

K. T. Donald, Judge G. K.
Wilson and his son, Cook, Albert
Ross, Fred Cole, and his father,
Reuben Cole and Kiah Key left
Philadelphia before sun rise
Monday morning for Sharkey
County, where they will be joined
by DR.. Ethel Stribling and all
enjoy fishing expedition. They
plan to fish in Flag Lake, les
ssaquena County. Uncle Sam
Stribling was to join the party,
but the rough roads and reports
of mosquitoes bluffed him. A
letter from DIR. Ethel Stribling
came after the party had depart
ed advising them to bring along
all available mosquito bars, and
promising hem that the fish in
the neighborhood were hungry
and biting like fury.
Mr.. Joe Graves and family
had as theirguests this week, DR..
and Mrs. Bailey Of Meridian,
Leon Edwards of Birmingham
and Mr.. and Mrs. Mack Graves.
The picnic staged at Deweese-
Gammill mill on July 4th, was a
striking success. A barbecue
and lively Indian Ball game were
the features OF the day. Several
thousand people were in attend
ance. Lack of space prevents
further mention OF holiday ac-
tivities.
The following marriages oc-
Cured last week at the home of
Rev. J.C. Long. On July /, Jesse
McLain of Union to Miss Willie
Wells of Philadelphia. July 3rd
E. L. Hobby to Miss Ophelia
Kelly. Both OF these young peo-
pie live at Plattsburg.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-07-06
To the Qualified Electors of the Ne
shoba School District of Neshoba
County, Mississippi.


You will take notice that pursuant
to an order Of the Board of Supervis-
ors passed at their regular July, 1922,
Meeting there will be an election
held at the Neshoba Sc ool House
within the Neshoba School District
on the Goth day OF July 1922 for the
purpose of determining whether or
not a majority Of the qualified elec-
tors of said district will vote to au-
thorize said district to, by it's proper
authorities, sell and convey, in con-
sideration of the assumption by the
Neshoba Consolidated School District
of the unpaid balance of the princi-
pal and interest of the $1,000 90 bond
issue now outstanding against the
said Neshoba School District. the
Neshoba School buildingsto the said
Neshoba Consolidated School Dis
trict.
Witness our signature this the 9Th
day Of July, 1922. 8. HI. Stribling,
T. N. Crockett, Election Commis-
,sioners 1912
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-07-06
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

Congress has recently passed the federal aid
alton bill authorizing the distribution of $l9OOOoOOO among the
states for building highways The appropriation made
praion is to be However this money to
several staes and Msssspps constitutional provision giving
boards Of supervisors full control roads, bridges
ries in the state precudes Mississippi from sharing the
tribution Our last legislature submitted to the people cons
tutonal amendment to be voted in November which, if
passed. will give the state the authority over and main
tain those roads designated state highways and which
not to exceed cent of the roads within the state
We hope and feel that this amendment will pass at the
November elections The highways of the should be un
der the control of body There will be any
made in highways long the linking the roads of one
county with another depends upon the discretion of boards Of
supervisors If the amendment had already passed eae
Neshoba and Kemper counties would oned
by road passable in all kinds of weather With compe
tent engineers and comprehensive road program the state
highway commission is better position to work out our
highway problems than hundred independent boards try
ing to satisfy thousands of payers want roads pro-
vded they will pass their front doors hope and feel sure
that this constitutional amendment will pass when submitted to
the voters in November - a.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-07-06
EIGHT HOUR DAY.

The eight hour day has become very popular within the
last decade The shorter hour has made its way
every industry has been discovered that the shorter hour
more satisfactory in respects but the eight day
made for the The who wishes erect him
self above himself will do it in eight hours
who have forged to the top their abors into
eight hours They while their companions slept ong
upward in the night We dare say that there not an out
standing successful to-day leading in his endeavor
that ever won his by the blow of whistle The rewards
to those who have taken their troubles bed
with them The who is fortunate enough work eight
hours has wonderful opportunity He has time to
he will succeed not depends upon how uses the extra
time. Nnety-nine out of every hundred throw it away
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-07-06
SINGING NOTICE

The Neshoba County Glass Choir
Singing Convention will meet with
Pearl Valley Baptist Church Sunday
July 8. Everybody that wants to
sing and hear singing is invited to
come and bring book and full bas-
ket.- A. N. White, Pres, Irwin L.
Griffin, Secy.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-07-06
FIRST BOIL

George Smith. South Western part
OF County, on one OF DIR. w. r. Mars,
places, has sent in the first fullfledg-
ed fullgrown boil OF cotton. 1t is a
nice healthy boil OF promise, looking
as though 1t escaped the observing
eye and penetrating probosis OF the
Weevil.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-07-06
A QUOTATION.

In Civilization in the United States interesting volume
just off the press in the chapter Educaton we find the
foowing 1T the public educational system which by
of its contact with political partakes papabv
of the corruption that attends the state It is un
necessary to mention the forms which this corruption takes
where school board of trustees by political appointment is
given the exploitation of the schoosthe favoursm in ap
poinments and promotions the graft in textbooks and equip
men Some of this pretty close home doesn't it?
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-07-06

There has been gubernatora talk for many months
In the press and at many roads, but until H. Whitfield
announced there little enthusiasm the candidates who
have either announced suggested that they willing
The weekly press of Mississippi welnigh unanimous its
next governor Whitfield is being given preference His
nouncemen honest and comprehensive summary of
what he stands for and what Mississippi Misssppans
have lived through three successive terms that have given the
gossip too much to talk about They looking
man whose is above reproach They clean gov
ernor and they believe Whitfield fills the bill OF all those
acceptable.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-07-06
Registered Bull

The best registered Jersey bull in
the state, mother holds world record
for butter fat, over 45O pounds per
year. Record of merit test at 2 years
old. Best imported stock, recon-
mended to me by Miss. A & M Col
lege. Now ready for spring service.
Ut Byars, Deemer, Mississippi
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-07-06

Tanlac is a splendid tonic for puny
frail, delicate children. 1t is purely
vegetable and contains no minerals
or opiates.-Turner's Drug Store
(Advertiscmanti
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-07-06
YOUR LAST DAY.

July Friday of this week your last opportunity
lister you expect to vote in the August primaries The Aor
ney General of Mississippi in opinion given weeks ago.
set July l. as the last day you may register You may
paid your taxes but you not qualified eecor you
properly registered.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-07-06
Goinq Slim

With OF our typeseters SICK holiday break up
usual routine and the Neshoba County Fair Catalogue
press delivering slim edition for this week. will
come strong later. We always do
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-07-06
NOTICE

You are hereby notified that the
matter of the valuation Of $4,000 90
OF bonds for Linwood consolidated
school district will come on for hear
Ing before the Chancellor at Phila.
delphia, Miss, on the 18th day of
July 1922, at 10 O'Clock A NJ, on or
before which date objections, II any.
must be fled D Pettey, Chancery
Clerk 4
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-07-06
Lost, Found Or For Sale
Want And Classified Ads

CHEAPEST-Not always best. A
70 cent steak you can eat Is cheaper
than tough Is cent cut. Ring 13O
for best meats.
White Star Market DC
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-07-06

In the Matter of the Valuation of
$4,000 of Bonds for the Linwood
Consolidated School District,
Neshoba County
To the tax payers Of Linwood Con-
solidated. School District, Neshoba
County.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-07-06

FOR SALE-Good gentle horse and
single wagon and harness. r. V.
Estes.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-07-06

Goods room house, all convenien
cies, garden, barn. coal house, etc.
JIG Hays c
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-07-06
White Star Market

FOR RENT Whole house, or flrsl
or second floor, either furnished or
unfurnished.- frankie Woodward,
Philadelphia 1920
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-07-06

II its quality Service and Price you
are looking for White Bros Hdw &
Furniture Co. 762c
Evening journal., 1922-12-19
animals Talk! Pastor Says
He Can Understand I'm

listen 70 a hen clucking and tell
whether the cause Of the excite
ment IL hawk or a dog and
whether the danger is far away or
near at hand.
"Or observe the sparrow. In a
flock OF a dozen sparrows quarreling
eight or ten different cries may be
distinguished.
Il trained a spider 20 come out
Of It's lair when I shocked on the
old wooden post where 10 lived. II
would climb TO my shoulder.
Two dogs may be the best OF pals
but when one Is indisposed 20 play
the other will pass 10 with no evil
dence OF recognition.
These and many other expert
ences have convinced me that ami
mails converse with each other read -
lily. Il is by no means always done
with sounds but more frequently by
means Of vibrations as In the case OF
the spider.
why should the talk OF animals
be of interest TO the theologian? Be
cause, just as a dogs intelligence is
increased by association with hu-
mans. so ! believe that mans in
ielligence is increased when he al
lows himself be drawn within the
Mind that controls the universe"
Evening journal., 1922-12-19
COLD WEATHER
AIDS DISEASE

CONTINUED From First Page)
Tho house was promptly quaran-
tined
In commenting on the suggested
appointment OF a public diagnosti-
clan. this morning. DR.. MoBirney
said that a number OF physicians
have failed 20 grasp the interest OF
the Board OF Health. There Is no
desire on the part OF the Board TO
interfere with the private practice
OF any physician who complies with
the law. but there are many cases
where a doubt exists IN the mind OF
the physician that the patient really
has the scarlet fever. or some other
transmissible disease. In such a
case he could call on the public
diagnostician and thus relieve him
self OF the responsibility for or
dering a quarantine n the case
proves TO be a transmissible disease
While many physicians are op-
posed 10 such a move a number have
urged the Board TO appoint such an
official.
Evening journal., 1922-12-19
MARKET gets
SHAKY START
Germany Situation and no
Steel Dividend Causes
Balk in Opening Hour

NEW YORK. Dec. 10 Omitted
Press) Prices held we'll al the
npening OF the New York stock Ex-
change today In the face OF the cold
water thrown on the hopes OF an inn
mediate loan 20 Germany and Judge
Gary's statement that L. :. steel
was not considering an extra divi-
dend.
Steel Common showed only a
slight decrease while initial figures
in other leading industrials were ir-
regularly distributed between frac-
tional losses and advances
/ Rails were still under the infu-
ence OF the Great Northern dividend
reduction and most OF the represen-
tative issues started lower.
After showing good resistance 20
Initial selling the general list gath
cred strength toward IL a. m. Spec
ulafive leaders recovered about a
point from the early low and special
strength was shown by a number OF
Individual stocks particularly Cen
eral Electric which advanced 10
1S6& against Mondays low Of
1871.
Opening prices included Utah
677s. up = New Haven SOS, up
y Pan American ssh Studebaker
.1312, Off q: Bethlehem b.. 62&.
up =: L. s. steel 1O5H up a Sin
clair 31h. up =; Baldwin 1858, up
4: Crucible 60. of 1; Reading 7S%.
on "; Retail Stores 6sh. of n;
Union Pacific 1854, of Il; Southern
Pacific s6%. up u; Great Northern
preferred 76& on Il Corn Products
129. on a.