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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-04-12
Ku Klun Klan Makes $1,000
Gift to Hosp,tdl Nurses Home
ERobed Figures Starle Board Conference al
City Hall Last Night-First Appear
ance Here Of Clansmen. =

teaches and tries to promite pure
Amerieanism and Christianity.
With sincerest best wishes, we
are most respectfully yours,
KNIGHTS of THE KU KLUX KHAN.
Following is the reply published
by the Kings Daughters, expressing
appreciation for the gift and the ex-
pressed loyalty to the institution:
To the knights of the Ku Klux Khan
of Brookhaven and Lincoln County:
We wish to extend to you, our
good friends, our most sincere
thanks for your generous donation
of $1,000.O0 to our Nurses Home
Funds. We appreciate your liberal
support of the cause, and. your as
suranee of fealty to us at all times
more than words can express.
Sincerely,
The Kings Daughters and Sons.
|, Brookhaven, Miss, Apr. IL, 1922.
CAUSES MUCH EXCITEMENT.
On iBrookhaven streets early this
morning and later in the day there
were groups here and there inside
and outside our business houses talk
ing over, more or less excitedly, the
unusual incident of the City Boards
meeting, while some, somewhat wa
ry, thought it best to keep quiet
who knows what they'll do next?"
somebody said.
A member of the Council, who
wasn't scared at all, bravely sug-
gested out of meeting, that in case
of further testimony about certain
nocturnal disturbances in certain
quarters in our city, "the matter
would be referred to the ,Ku Klux
Klan"!
Law-breakers are keeping their
step" today while facing about and
expecting protection from the law
they have treated with contempt.
They should not be any more dis
turbed, however, than when Judge
Miller holds the mirror to their IA
ces at the opening of Circuit Court
and points the clear path of the law
abiding citizen. If the judges of our
courts should wear the cap and
gown of the X. K. K. they might a
chieve more with the mystery of it;
but underneath the regafia of all
high-toned, law-abiding citizens re-
gardless of orders or organizations,
there is the heart of manhood that
beats true to honor and chivalry as
when knighthood was in flower"
and holds itself in readiness at all
times to exait citizenship, protect the
weak and to relieve suffering human
ity.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-04-12
Base Ball Team S Manager
is Employed by Directors

Hamilton Fish, otherwise known
as Ham" has been employed by the
directors of the Brookhayen Base
Ball Association as manager and will
report for duty here on May I. Mr..
Fish was here for couple of days
this week comforting with the direc-
tors about his coming summer duties.
Fish has been prominent In the
South Atlantic League and is regard
ed as being competent man as
il possible to get here. His playing
position on the team is first base and
his willow work average is high.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-04-12

The bright sunshine and clear sky
of yesterday morning was especially
appreciated after the heavy down
pour of the night before.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-04-12

Advertisements are the most IN
tereatins sort Of news. Read ours.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Trutl.TeIIinq Bumps.

"As 4 phrenelogist," said the pomp-
ous man, Il could tell you merely by
feeling the bumps on your head what
kind of q man you are
Il think" replied the disillusioned
one, You would be more likely, by that
method, to tell me what kind Of a
woman my wife is"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
A Patient Sufferer.

The Doctor-You are coming along
finely, Mr. Longsuffer. In a couple
of days you can take down that quar-
antine card
The Patient-Better leave 1t up q
few more weeks My wife's so afraid
Of contagion she's sent her dog out
to board till the. danger Is past.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
EQUAL TO THE SITUATION

He had been waiting for his boiled
egg with exemplary patience. and at
last ne saw it coming along, borne on
a heaviiy-laden tray.
But aiasl for the expectations Of
man! The waitress lost her nerve,
and down went the tray with al its
contents.
Never mind, MISS" said the suffer
er- "Tt'E do just as well poached.'--
LCndon Tit-Bits.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
LOGICAL

Isabel, aged nine. had just been
lnId the story of Daniel in the lions
den. Then mother asked: ".tod
v la; do you think Daniel did the very
first thing after he was saved from
the lionsT''
Without much hesitation, Isabel
replied: "Why. he must have tele-
phoned home to his wife to tf1l her
he was all right. The Northwestern
Bell.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Mixing Things.

"Who was 1t that killed 0Oliathr
asked the Sunday School teacher. /
'GeoYge Washington" recited Tom
my Jones mechanically, land when he
chopped it off his, papa came up and
George said, Father, cannot tell q
lie--I did it With my little hatchet.'"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
oxerenthusiasm,

II should like to make big sub
scription 10 your campaign fund" ex-
claimed Mr.. Dustin Stax.
Couldn't think Of permitting it."
said Senator Sorghum.
"But / really enjoy it"
'"rhat's the point. l am afraid
you'd enjoy il so much you couldn't
refrain from talking about it Wash
ington Star.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
uNAoNoRED AND uNsvno

"There's one consolation remarked
the village philosopher.
"well?" inquired the gentleman OF
leisure.
"The world doesn't expect much Of
dubs like US"
"That's fact, and II man can
get his wife TO look ut the matter the
same way the world does he'll have
pretty smooth sailing"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Cause for Dislike.

81 never can like that man."
"Why not? He's all right"
81 know he's all right, but l can't
like him"
He's never done you any HARM"
"NOt at all, but | dislike him just the
same. He's the man my wife is always
wishing | would try to be like"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
A Quick Recovery,

The Kindly Employer (tO youthful
employee who has but yesterday re-
ported near relative at deaths dO0r)
--IIow's our grandmother, Johnny?
Office Boy (gloomily, staring from
the office window at rain-wsshed pave
ments)-Aw, she'c comm. along all
right, Mr.. Blivens.-Life.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Paasina Moods.

"A man in your position must study
the passing moods Of the people"
"Yes," replied Senator Sorghum; 4;
"and lie must look out for the moods
that pass so quickly, that he'll have
to revise the speeches he made in the
spring in order to stana chance of
being elected in the fall."-Washing-
ton Star.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Old Woman's DeIuslon.

Farmer-Ay, she be eighty-nine an
a wunnerful old woman; but she do
suffer from delusions terrible.
Parson-Oh, what are they?
Farmer-She thinks she's got
diary wot's goin' to be published In
the Sunday newspapers. -- London
Punch W
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23

did you demonstrate a car to that
lady cUstomer?'
ayes" replied the salesman, "She
asked me if we could furnish uphot-
stering to match her hair"
"But she went out in huff"
81 guess it was my fault. l asked
her IL she wanted to match it as 1t Is
at present" -,.: lg.ss
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Mo .lnn TN One

"a good many If the most successful
businesses believe IN promotion" said
the old citizen of nttle Lot
"When Il high-salaried man gets
through, the only thing necessary is tG
hire new office boy."-Youth's Com
panion.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Not the Richt Kind.

She-John, found mice in the pan.
try this afternoon.
He-Well, what do you want me to
do about it?
She-Couldn' YOU bring home that
kitty from the club l heard you talk.
ing about in your slcepY
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Lords of Creation.

'NIen think they are the lords Of
creation!' sDeered Mr.. Meekton's wife.
"Mebbe they do" answered Leoni-
das. "But I'll venture to state people
with those titles of nobility aren't get
ting whole lot of respect these days"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Crude Stuff.

Dear Mrs. MCGOWAN across the hall
was speaking Of the trouble she's been
having with her car.
"But everybody has trouble lately"
she said, land it's nothing in the world
but them using raw materials at the
factories."-Motor Age. ~.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Studies to Smile.

Dearest" he said, signing like q
furnace, 'it doesn't seem like the
same old smile you used to give me"
"Oh, no Jack" replied the sweet
thing, "this is a new one. have been
studying at a school Of dramatic art"
-1Florida Times Union.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
A Vain Chase.

Dumas, the younger, was talking
with friend when {, would-be liumor-
fst went by.
"Poor fellow, remarked the friend,
''hc is always on chase after Joke"
''Yes," answered Dumas, "and the
Joke always Wins"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
WhirIsd Off HIa Feet.

~ had little balance in the bank
but l became engaged two months age,
and now"
a. Oh, l0ve makes the world go round"
"Yes, but I didn't think 1t would 60
SO fast that 1t would make me lose
my balance. +----
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Eormallties.

"Why do you always begin speech
Friends and fellow citizensT You
know lot Of them aren't your
friends"
For the reason" replied Senator
Sorghum. "that in writing letter I
address man as Dear Sir when !
,have no affection fdr him what
ever"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23

"He's breeding trouble for himself"
~'How?"
"Hes teaching his young SON to
drive the car
Where's the trouble in that?"
"From now on he's going to have
many an argument as to which one
of them is going to have the car after
supper"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
A Wise Choice.

Oldbatch-Weren't you rather reck-
less to marry Il widow? She's heard
all the old classic excuses before.
GayspOrt-That's why. l knew her
first husband and know just the line
of fiction she'll fall for.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
PardonabIe,

"What is your reason for proposing
to me again after I refused you so
emphatlcally inquired Miss Cayenne.
my mistake" reioined the young
man. "Since you bobbed your hair
and put on knickerbockers / didn't
know you were the same girl"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Understood Her Pllaht.

Widow Woodby-Young-No, Mr..
Hardfax, / have no money. My en-
tire inheritance was left in trust un-
til | should attain the age of forty
years.
Mr. HardfaX-And then you collect
ed it and spent it and have been broke
ever since, Poor lady
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Embarrassing.

"Why don't you praise your wife's
cooking once in while? 1t makes
her feel good"
I'm afraid to Try. Every time
say anything is particularly nice it
turns out to be something that was
purchased at the, store"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
On1incuE.

Crawford-Have YOU found place
to suit your case where there's no
hay fever?
Crabshaw-I thought so, and was
just goi'-.s to sign UP when the hotel
W<trietor started in TO sneeze him
self.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
A Burden Lifted.

"What's the matter with Jibway?
He looks depressed.
"He has given up the struggle Of
trying to make both ends meet"
Most people begin to look younger
when they reach that decision"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
A RACIAL WEAkNEsa

"Hon@. judge, I wuzn't shootin' NO
craps"
what were you doing, thenf'
II wuz Just lookin' on"
"How long had you been looking
on?"
"'Bout an hour, Judge"
Il guess you are guilty, then. There
never was a Senegambian yet who
could watch a dice game for an hour
without trying his luck"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
A BLOW OUT

He: Let's go for little blow outH
She: That's what always happens
when we 90 out In your car.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
One Reason for ThankfuIness,

II am miserable" declared Phyllis
"WhyW asked her friend.
II am beginning to realize that Regl.
nald married me for my money"
''Well, at least you have the consola.
tion Of knowing that he is. not as
stupid as he looks"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Keeplnu a Secret.

tIf you tell a man anything 1t goes
I'M at one ear and out at the other"
she remarked.
sAnd If you tell woman anything"
hescountered, ut goes In at'both ears
and out of her mouth"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Cured Fer

'DSes Alice bring her rreghles to
you bSw aseShe used tor
enc; net gince began pointing out
i that tlIS pgs to hlane Tor having
them.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
"A NewIy.Eound RaIation.

Student--I should like permission
to so riding with my brother.
Warden (quickly)--And how long
have you known him?
Student-About two weeks.-vassar
Miscellany News.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Determined.

"Congenal set in your apartment
house"
BEST l ever. met with. Everybody
is determined not to know anybody
else"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Dead loss.

"Can you gaze at these lofty, snow.
. capped peaks and not be thrilled by
natures handiworEs?"
"Not a thrill" replied the practical
person. "What good is mountain
without hotel on it?"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Filled Specifications.

AppIcant--Tve called in answer to
that advertisement of your'n for a
handy man, sir
Empoyer-WelI, what qualifications
have you? a.
Applicant-I live next door, SIR
London Weekly Telegraph.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
h'mited STORAGE.

City Editor-Did you take down all
the speaker said?
Cub Reporter-No, but | have 1t all
insmy head. .ss
City Editor-Ah, | see you have 1t
all in a nutshell.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Going Afield.

"NYhat are you hunting for, girlie?"
Subject matter for an essay on the
Perfect Woman"
"Eh?"
II have discussed II with the other
member and she evidently does not
belong to our club"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Young America.

Aunt Edith was trying to entertain
an erudite tot of five.
"Going to put your tockies onf' she
asked.
"Aw, Aunt Edith, can't you say
stockings?"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Better Authority,

at was Shakespeare, wasn't 1t. wht
said, Sweet are the uses of ad
versity'?"
Shakespeare may have said it origi
nally, but heard 1t from lawyer who
had poA> 'eted G5 per cent Of an estate
Boston evening Transcript.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
One in Every Family.

He-They say there's one idiot in
every family.
She-It's really too bad about your
being tile only child, Bernard.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23

Traffic cop (signi'1ing3 s-tsome on
What's the IN attels With yDnS
Trucl; driver Ila we'll thanks But
my enNine's dead.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Holdina Out for the Leoit.

''Do you think motion pictures are
educational?"
"Yes," replied Mr.. Stormington
Barnes; although I won't say they
have gotten so far along as to teach
people how to act"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
The Old and the New way.

Old Grad-When L was in college
we used to have bar in the base
1,lent.
Rising Generation -Sh! Sh! We
have to keep q little still about our
basement now.-oregon Lemon Punch.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Discharged!

Judge-You are charged with rum
ming down policeman. What have
you to say for yourself?
Motorist--I didn't know he was an
officer, your homer. thought he was
Just pedestrian.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Admiration.

All tickle Is the public's praise,
Which, like the village band, contrives
To fit the same old hattering lays
To each new hero that arrives.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Hard 10 Rscconire.

"Maude declares that SHE hates fat
terry
Maybe. The trouble Is that most
AZ the sims & l!e gSp' / leeognize i.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
AS GUARANTEED

Customer: You told me this coat
was strictly up.to-date and now I've
learned that you've had It IN stock
ever since 1898.
shspkeeper: Yes'm, 1893. That
was the date had In mind.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Those Strikes,

The Public said, This land immense
They say was made for me.
Why should l just be audience
For folks who can't agree?"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Public,s r,

Today we walk in haueht st pride,
And hear the music's J. -
Tomorrow We may han, ir heads,
And hear the puhlic's rf II!
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
At the Concert.

Mrs. Billtop, Sr. DO YOU know that
beautiful song she Just sangf 1t is
one Of the old class es.
Mrs. Billtop, Jr.sA Yes indeed, I've
jazzed to it Inany a lime.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Serious Stuff.

A humorist wrote in a lightsome way
OF the price of fuel, the other day;
But ] don't see, to save my soul,
How fellow can joke about a ton o'coal!
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
CLEANED OUT

VEEVNEO VOT
Mrs. Justwed: Do you ever 90
through your husbands pockets
while he's asleep?
Mrs. Longwed: Never; after he's
paid my monthly bills searching HE
= pockets wouldn't get me anything.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Whereas Only One la.

"pa, what's an Idealisti'e I.
"AIl idealist my son, Is d very young
man who believes all women are an.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23

'Are yoa ware that Mr.. Grabcoin 10
q self-made man?"
"NOt being stone-deaf. / am"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23

FRESHNESS OF THE PAST
Wiley: The eggs are stale. Why, !
asked the grocer IT they were fresh.
Hubby: What did he say2
Wifey: Absolutely.
Hubby: You must have mlsunder-
stood him. He probably said: Job
soIetely."
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
NOT DlslNTEREsTED

"Who was II said that Wonhan'6
best friend Is her dressmaker?"
~ don't know. Probably her drese-
maker"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23

"You can't converse with Mr. Grab
coin more than five minutes without
being informed of the fact"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23

THE MANTLE OF CHARITY
Mrs: Primne-That woman Just
ahead of US is Mrs. Torso In her
latest evening gown. She puts every
cent she has on her back.
Her Husband-Ah well, poverty 10
no crime.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23
Summer supply,

ShiHhSi supply
The fruit trees leave us sure, they say
or crops inviting liberal use.
The only point of fear today
Is how the ice plant will produce.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-11-23

The burnyard golfer had no shame,
Nor sense Of right and wrong.
He played a ringer in game
And boaseed loud and long.
Middletown transcript., 1922-10-14

Anauscment Park
Henry & Young Anus. Co..t a58 90
Henry 4 Young Anus. Co. 250 90
Circus Over Se.808
New Britain herald., 1922-05-11
GERMANY TO MAKE
 BIG NEW ZEPPELIN
airsllip Of 1G.000 Metres Capacity To Replace One For [. $. Destroyed
 Before Delivery

Versailles. May ll.-O}y Associated Press) )-Germany will manufacture d Zeppelin of 70,000 metres capa city to replace the one allotted to the United States by the Versailles treaty, but destroyed in Germany under the lward of the ambassadors council which allows three million gold marks in reparation.
 The ambassadors award was au- thorized by the intor-allicd war coun- cil which still has it's seat here, con trolling all military questions relating to former enemy states. and operat- ing under the chairmanship of Mar shal Foch.
 The Zeppelin will cost s750,0O0. making allowance for exchange. The German government will, it is beiev- ed, be able 10 deliver the airship with in nine months
 One of the conditions is that Ger man crew shall take tho Zeppelin to the United States althouSh several American officers will probably ac- company tn, crew in the flight across the Atlantic. The German builders will be expected to incorporate their 'atest features in the neW ship.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-11
CHINESE WAR CONTINUES
General Who Was Defeated Before Picking Now Prepares To Resist His PursiCrs on New Battlefront.

Ten Tsin, May II. (By Associated Press)- Gen. Chang Tso-Iin defeated before Picking by Gen. Wu Pei-Fu is preparing to resist his pursuer and has massed troops at kaihinG, kuy- peh and EuanchoW about e5 miles south of the great wall on the Muk- den railway. Chang has announced he will not be responsible for foreign lives or property if Wu attacks.
 Wu has ordered his Chihli troops not to proceed beyond PeitanG until it is clear whether Chang intends to fight. Thirty-four American soldiers left yesterday to reinforce the rall- way guards at Tangshan, 70 miles northeast of here and only five miles from Chang's outposts.
 The situation in the kailan coal mines is serious owing to the short age of food and apprehension among the miners over the presence of hordes of Chang's Fengtien troops.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-11
GENOA IS WATCHING RUSS OFFICIALS
Much Speculation as to Final
 Disposition Of Note

Genoa, May H.. = GBy Associated
 ress)-The world statesmen gathcr- d in Genoa were stil watching Santa Marshcrita, the Headquarters of the i'ussian soviet delegation today await
 nE the holshevist verdict on the plan he rest Of Europe has devised for 'he restoration of Russia.
 The substance of tho preamble and many clauses Of the reply had become nublic bl-s Genoa was still in ;gnor- ,nce as to the soviet governments
 ast word on what it will do about foreign property rationa 'ized in Rus 'ia. That is the question on which ''ranca and Bcgirm have split with ;fe rest of the powers
 Many rumors concerning Russia S decision on this point are in circula- lion in conference circles. That part If the reply which bears on the res .oration Of property has been drafted lnd ra-drafted by the Russians It underwent many changes yesterday fter appeals had been made to M the soviet foreign minis ter by Signor Schanzer and other FdiVIa 'o 'pltti IL .lS IIiutIl dS poSSi b!e. There is general feeling that tie Russians have gone as far IS they dare in modifying their response on this vital question.
 The Russian reply naturally has much in it that is especially for the teneft of communists in Russia and throughout the world and does not lose the opportunity to mako a plea for disarmament. But thc mass of verbiage on general political ql!es- tions is of far less importance thar the attitude of the soviet government towards foreigners property in Rus sla' $ decision of which will make or freak the conference.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-11
MOTOR FACTORIES
 DELAYING MERGER
Plans of Pierce Arrow and Lafayette Motors Run
 A..sn,st Legal s,nagS

New York, May Negotiations for a merger of the Pierce Arrow Motor Car Co. and the Lafayette Motors Co, which J. and W. Selig- man and O., bankers. expected to conclude this week have been tenn norarily delayed by legal difficulties, it was reported today.
 The plan for financing has been agreed upon, but the fact that the companies are incorporated under the laws of different states-the Pierce Arrow Co. in New York and the Lafayette in ware-developed a complication of legal points that must be ironed out before the merger can be effected.
 Charles w. Nash of l<enosha, Wis, president of the Lafayette Motors Co.,. who has been hero, conferred with bankers, expressed the belief that the delay in the negotiations would be of short duration.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-11
RAILROADS TO FIGHT.
Refuse to Accept Mandate Forbidding
 Outside contract Work.

Baltimore. May 1.-The railroads involved in the decision of the rall- road labor board declaring the con tracting of shop work to outside firms by railroad companies to be viola ton Of the transportation act will not submit to the decision without testing it's legality in the courts Maxwell C. Byers. president of the Western Maryland railroad, said today.
 The Western Maryland road recent ly Harmed out it's maintenance of way department and principal shops to private contracts.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-11
PALESTINE ENTERS
 LEAGUE CONFERENCE
Mandate There Nay Make Session
 Most Important Yet

Geneva May Ill., CHy Associated preGs) The unexpected introduction of the Palestine mandate question in- to the agenda of tho meeting of the league or nations council which be- gan today is likely to make the scs- sion one Of the most important to be held.
 Announcement by tho Earl of Bal four that he intended to demand im- mediate approval of the RritiHh man. date following agreement on the mat ter between tho United States and Great Britain has amazed league Of