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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1922-03-17

In his biennial message to the Legislature delivered in Janu-
airy, Gov. Lee NJ. Russell had much that was bitter to say about
the handling of the finances of the A.. & NJ. College during the
mcumbency OF former President, " H. Smith, and by every de-
wee known to his meager mind and weak and unculivated vO-
caoulary, limited that Mr.. Smith and the writer of these lines
were cfImInalIy liable for a condition in the finances there which
a number Of circumstances cOnspired to make and which the
Governor as a member OF the board Of trustees ought to have
known about IN a general way at least. if he made the least pre-
tense of doing his duty.
\ Legislative Committee was named by the Speaker Of the
House OF Representatives to investigate the Governors alega-
tons. he report brands Russell as a knave. 1t shows that he was
acting from malice and with a desire to bolster up the act of him
self and his cOntederateS on the board of trustees for their plans
to GUST former President Smith, a thing he prevented by resign
ing, much to their embarrassment.
We paid our respects to Russell when he first broke out on
the matter IN September, 1920, and later when his message was
delivered to the Legislature in January. We were done the
honor OF having our reply made a part of the permanent records
OF both houses of the l~aW-making body. Smiths vindication
likewise carries ours.
II we could find a smaller word in the English than sit" or
one that would create more %malOdorous thought than skunk,
we would use both in describing Gov. Lee NJ. Russell. He is
smaller than it and more m%alodorOus than a skunk.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1922-03-17
THE TREATY OF FOUR POWERS.

AS one of the results of the World Disarmament Conference
at Washington a treaty of alliance, association, mutually. or
whatever else it may be called, has been born, provided, of
course, that the Senate says the child shall live. The treaty
binds in solemn compact the United States, Great Britain
france and Japan as to world relations in the East and in the
racine ocean. The treaty is a decrepit child as compared to the
League of Nations. 1t is said to be more of "a gentleman's
agreement" than an instrument that is to be made effective BY
force. Regardless Oftits terms, it is a recognition by the Hard
ing administration of the aims OF the League of Nations as
negotiated by Woodrow Wilson. and is a triumph for Wilson.
The League of Nations may have had too many teeth. but if 81.
the gums of the latest document, which, to put it in the miLlest
terms, is dangerously near "entagfng alliances, may prove
lust as irritating and may carry this Government lust AS far in
to the broils and quarrels of the Old World.
The urgent need of the treaty just negotiated, grows, out of
the acquisition of the PHILIPPINE Islands by the Republican adj
in 1898, which was the initial step in requiring
Uncle Sam to stick his nose into the problems of Asia. The
PihlIplne Island have been a liability rather than an asset. They
nave cost this country several billion dollars and the lives of
hundreds OF thousand of men and have not been worth a tinker's
dam to us. We should dispose of the Islands even now and
come home. If we cannot sell them, we could give them away.
ana IL we could not give them away, why we could hire some
to take them off, our hands.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1922-03-17
THE TENDENCY OF THE PRESS TO ENCOURAGE Rio
APPROPRIATIONS

The gentlemen who gave utterance in Congress to the fol-
lowing as to the daily press and governmental appropriations
ana extravaganza a few days ago, expressed what appears in
many cases alas too true: 'The press is not in sympathy with
economy In government expense and those who control the
policy of our great newspapers will not assist in giving the peo-
pie the facts and assist in creating a sentiment throughout the
country for economy"
Bringing the matter right home, we must confess that there
are good grounds for charging that some of the press reporters
reporting the proceedings of the Mississippi legislature now in
session show a remarkable bias to the legislator who believes
lin doing great things" The legislator who stands for economy
S too often rather made light of and sneeringlv placed in what
is termed the Glow pressure" crowd. tt 5 a heavens pity that
the country has not had fewer men who believed "n doing
great things and more of the so-caled Glow pressure" crowd
during the past few years. Had this been the case. the whole
country would not have been in such a helevur fix. Blind op-
timism has been greatly overdone within the past few years, in
deed the tendency has been in that direction for quite a number
of years.
The same gentleman above referred to, also paid this tribute
to the power of the press in the same speech:
Give me the control of the press of the United States for
six years and this Republic can be saved from bankruptcy, but
the rate we are going we will be more than bankrupt in six
years" The same congressman also said, and very wisely too,
There never was a government that added to the wealth Of
the country by taxation 4 4 j. no government ever created one
of value"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1922-03-17
A FOE A-FIELD.

A singular distinction was conferred upon NeshOba Co"1-
tians last Thursday when Hubert D. Stephens, of New Abby,
made his announcement speech as a candidate for the UN*2d
States Senate at the Neshoba County Fair.
At first we were a little disappointed. He lacked a CO. n
punch that we think will be necessary if he is to win the SEN ~
lal tOga. But as he Waded into his address we were cOnSc! 8
of the fact that he had prepared an address for the press, ard
that in an effort to make his speech conform to the manuscri.
he labOred. However, it was no time for bOmbastic oratOry. it
was an hour for the statesman, and he filled the bill. Those who
think ne will not warm up as the race progresses are badly
fooled: He is capable of putting dynamite in every utterance,
and will do it.
Prophesies are worth but little, especially when involving
MISSISSIPPI politics. Political prOphesieS are branded as parts
an. But 1t must be remembered that we have prophesied victory
for Vardaman up to this writing. We saw no serious contender.
We now advise the White Chief to get his war paint and feath-
ers for the is a formidable foe a-ield, and as matters stand at
this time Hubert d. Stephens will succeed John Sharp Williams
in the United States Senate, at least. we think so.-NeShoba
Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1922-03-17
AUTO CO. CON-
PLETES NEW BUILDING
Now Has One of The Most Hand
some and Best Equipped Garages
In State.

The Grenada Auto Co., has just re-
Gently completed an addition to its
building facing OF the square which
gives Grenada one of the handSomest
and most complete garages in the
State and it may be safely said that
it far eXcels any similar concern in a
town of like size. 1t is an establish
ment to which the citizens of the
town and county refer with pardon
able pride.
The new building faces on North
Green Street and is modern through
out. The north and east sides are
practically all glass which gives plen-
ty of light. 1t is constructed of con-
crete, high-class building bricks and
its appearance is pleasing to the eye.
The shop and service station is
equipped with all the latest machin-
cry and appliances used in autOmO-
bile repair work which is done by ex-
pert mechanics.
The Grenada Auto Co., since its
organization in 1916, has been a
practically nothing at that time to
President, Mr.. j. H. Nicely, is one OF
liz ptOitC11S III IlAC dotOIiiObiIC t&cI-
ness in Grenada having been connect
ed with the Willys-Overland Co., in
the capacity of local representative
since 1910. He is a w~ide-awake, ag-
gressive business man and the stock
holders could not have made a wiser
selection in choosing him to direct
the destinies and policies over the
business. That he has done remark
ably we'll is attested by the rapid
growth in volume of business. Mr..
Nicely is very enthusiastic over the
possibilities of the automobile
trade in this section.
In this issue of The Sentinel, an
invitation is extended to the public
to visit the Grenada Auto Co., and
see for itself just what has been
achieved and what developments have
been made.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1922-03-17
A REPUBLICAN, NEWSPAPER IN MISSISSIPPI.

We are glad to welcome to our desk the "Missssippi Repub
mean, a newspaper launched at Jackson with the view of up
holding the doctrines of the Republican party. 1t makes a
pretty good showing with the first issue and will no doubt serve
the purpose of keeping the mississippi boys" close up to the
Republican pie counter. We are just a bit surprised, however,
that this paper should sponsor the Dyer anti ynching bill. Ev-
cry good, laW-abldng citizen stands against lynching, but
should the Dyer bill ever become a law, it would be a most dis
astrous thing for the negro and would be the source of more
race trouble than can now be imagined.
When it is stated that fools rush in where" others fear to
tread, MissisSippians at once think of Lee NJ. Russell.
The Legislature is still showing too much lberality in MAX
ing certain appropriations.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1922-03-17

Does not the action of the legislature in defeating House
Oil lo4, when sought to place the salary of county attorneys
PACK "here 1t was prior to 1920, seriously reflect on the lawyers,
n ooeS IL MOI furnish another mighty good argument for those
who urge that there are too MANY LAWYERS in legislative halls
NJ law should never have been passed increasing the salary;
aHo most certainly the bill seeking to place the salary back to
"here 1t was IN normal times ought to have been passed. We
lear that our lawyer friends are sowing whirlwinds. We have
never seen a county attorney exhausted from overwOrk, and we
nave never seen 1t any trouble to get the services of a good one
at the former salary. We think the county attorney in Grenada
County favored the repeal bill.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1922-03-17
WINTER SCORES STRONG.

non. "; A. Winter, representative in the lower house of the
oCate Legislature from this County, scored good and strong in
securing the enactment of the bill, which he introduced a few
DAYS after the opening of the legislative session, that exempts
ior d period OF i've years, new lines or railroads, certain factor
les and other Industries from taxation. Mr.. Winter is to be COM
mended and congratulated. 1t is one of the most constructive
pieces OF legislation proposed at Jackson. 1t should prove
helpful in putting money to work and in bringing
new capital to the State, and if there is anything the whole
country needs now worse than anything else in a financial way
it Is a revival of business.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1922-03-17
LET'S RUN OUT THE STILLS.

We hear quite a deal said very frequently about there being
stills in certain localities in Grenada County. If there are any
in the County, our slogan is, Lets run them OUT, something
that we feel sure will be most cordially endorsed by every good
citizen Of Grenada County. If it be a fact that stills are in the
County-and some mighty good proof exists that there are
then that should be one of the first tasks to be undertaken by
the Sheriff, whoever he may be, that is elected March 25.
Any fragrant violation of law is a menace to any people. and
there is scarcely anything that is more demoralizing and that
breeds more disorder and lawlessness than the illicit manufac-
ture of whiskey. Those who operate. the stills should be taken
in custody and dealt with according to law, and that without
delay.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1922-03-17
Mr.. FARMER AND OTHERS.

Mr.. Farmer: 1t will not do for us to be tearing our hair
about Russell and his lady affinity or about what good VIII come
out of the present session of the Mississippi Legislature. Or who
will be chosen Senator or who will be consul to Hong Kong or
CHG nong. Not a one of these things will aid us very much in
our spiritual or material welfare. We've got to paddle our own
canoes regardless of these things. 1t is individual effort and
individual character and brains that count. Let's address our
selves more to the real things of life. If things could have been
settled by the politicians and if their promises could be taken at
par, this country would have been a veritable Eden many years
ago. Think more about your wife and children; think more
about the business of farming and the necessity of doing we'll
YOUR part, for there "all the honor lies"
Some kind friend should tell Prof. Sutherland it is raining
and show him the way from under the cave of the house. The
Professors "eXplanatiOnS" furnish some of the reasons why the
public caught it in the neck on the Text Book adOptiOnS.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1922-03-17
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
To Mrs. Dora Wells:
You are commanded to appear be-
fore the Chancery Court of the
County of Grenada, in said State, on
the Third Monday of April A. D. 1922,
to defend the suit in said court of S.
B. Wells, wherein you are a defend
ant.
This the 10th day of March, 1922.
3-17-3t. j. B. KEETON, Clerk.
The Ward County independent., 1922-08-03
GEO. A. M'FARLAND, WILLlST0N,
NEW PRES'T OF MINOT NORMAL

George A. Mcfarland, superintend-
ent Of the city schools at Williston,
has been selected as President Of the
Minot Normal school, to fill the posi-
ton left vacant by DR.. L. H. Beeler,
who resigned.
Mr.. Mcfarland is one of the most
successful educators in the North
west. He was president of the VAL
ley City Normal school for 26 years
and built that institution up to one Of
the foremost Normal schools in the
west.
Mr.. Mcfarland has been superin-
tendent of the Williston schools for
three years. Prior to 1892, when he
became president of the Valley City
Normal, he was secretary of the ter
ritorial board Of education, teacher in
the state normal school at Madison,
S. D., and superintendent of schools
at Scotland, S. D.
The selection of Mr.. Mcfarland as
president of the Minot Normal will
meet with the general approval of the
people of northwestern North Dakota.
The Ward County independent., 1922-08-03
Base Ball Booster Day Friday, Aug. L

Friday, Aug. II, will be base ball
booster day in Minot., At a meeting
of the citizens held Tuesday after
noon, it was decided to inaugurate a
big ticket drive for game to be play
ed between Minot and Darlington On
the local grounds at $3.50 o'clock that
evening. Darlington is said to have
a very strong team and will give the
local players a battle. A thousand
people should turn out to see this
game.
The Minot players have done some
splendid work this year. They have
ben little too strong for most of the
visiting teams. The games have not
received the support that they should
and to date, the average income from
the games, after paying expenses is
about $55 for each man. Seven of the
players are local men, holding posi-
tions in Minot and the game on Aug.
II ought to be seen by every baseball
enthusiast in the city.
The Ward County independent., 1922-08-03
COMMITTEE COMPLETES PLANS
FOR SHRINE DAY, AUGUST II

A number of local Shriners met at
the Masonic Temple this evening and
made plans for entertaining the one
hundred members Of KEN Temple,
Grand Forks, who will visit Minot
on the afternoon and evening, of
Thursday, Aug. II.
They will arrive from the west
shortly after noon and a parade will
be formed. Plans have been made to
clear one section Of Main street where
a band concert will be given and
where the Patrol will give its drill.
The afternoon will then be spent
in Riverside Park, where supper will
be served to all Shriners and their
ladies. It is possible that the enter
tainment to be given by the visitors
will be held at the park, providing
the platform facilities there are suffi-
cient, otherwise, it will be given at
the Scottish Rite Cathedral. The en-
tertainment will be free to all Masons
and their friends.
Following the entertainment a
dance will be held at Wildwood for
all Shriners and their ladies.
1t is expected that hundreds of
Shriners from northwestern North
Dakota will visit Minot that day to
be the guests of the Minot Shrine
club. e
The Ward County independent., 1922-08-03
kennards Return from Elks'
IL Convention -

Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Kennard re-
turned last Thursday from Atlantic
City, N. j., where they attended the
Elks' national convention. Mr.. Ken
nard went as a delegate from the
Minot Lodge, 1889. Mr.. and Mrs. 2:
Hughes and Mr., and Mrs. Bolger of
Dickinson, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Brasseth
of Grand Forks, and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Burgett of jamestown were in the
party, all visiting Washington, D. c.
and New York City together. The
Kennards visited in Chicago and De-
troit enroute home.
Atlanta. Ga, was selected for the
next convention, Boston and Saratoga
Springs, N. Y, being strong contend
ers. Thirteen hundred delegates at
tended the convention and 10000
Elks were in the parade. Forty-two
bands, three drum corps and numer-
Gus floats were in the parade, one OF
the prettiest sights Mr.. Kennard has
ever seen.
The Elks complained Of the Atlantic
City Hotels charging such high rates
The Ward County independent., 1922-08-03
Northwestern N. d. Editors at
'.. WilIisfon

Newspapermen from northwestern
North Dakota gathered at Williston
Friday and Saturday. The gathering
was not large but it was very enthus-
iastic. The old officers were sre-elect-
ed, as follows:
f. f. Farrell, Granville, president.
Geo. FAIRIES, Williston, vice presi-
dent.
F. C. Hoyt, Portal, secretary.
o. M. Kilen, Stanley; Olof Rib,
Minot, and T. C. Michael, Willow City
together with the officers, executive
committee.
After the close of the session Sat
urday, members remained in the city
to meet the special carrying the men,
bers of the national editorial associa-
,tion, returning from their western
journey. Owing to the late hour, the
train did not stop long, but some of
the younger members got out of the
train and gave their yells and songs,
Pres. Farrell rode on the train to
Minot.
The editors were addressed Satur-
day by Thos. F. Craven Of Williston
city commissions; President Farrell;
Secy. Jas. Milloy Of the Minot Asso-
citation of Commerce.; Hal S. Davies OF
Minot, and Thos. Hutchinson, secre-
tary of the Theo. Roosevelt highway
association for North Dakota.
A banquet was given the evening
before, over which W. G. Owens pre-
sided.
The Ward County independent., 1922-08-03
Crop Report


Considerable threshing of Spring
wheat has been accomplished under
favorable conditions, in Minnesota
and South Dakota during the past
week. The quality of the early
wheat is the best in several years.
Harvesting of wheat has started in
Montana, North Dakota and Northern
Minnesota, and will be quite general
next week.
There has been spread of black
rust during the past week in the ter
ritory west Of jamestown, N. D.
Probably so percent of the wheat,
however, is out of danger, but there
may be some damage to the late
wheat. The weather has been hot
and muggy and rust has developed
rapidly.
The Northern and Western sections
of North Dakota and Eastern Mon
tana have prospects for the best
wheat crop in years. There is prac-
tically no rust in Montana and only
slight traces of it in Northern and
Western North Dakota. In the Red
River Valley and in Southern North
Dakota and Northern South Dakota
some of the wheat is shrunken, show
ing the effects of rust. The wheat
will probably be reduced one or two
grades.
Rye is not being threshed as rapid
ly as anticipated. The other small
grain crops ripened so quickly that
farmers have not had much time for
threshing. The quality Of rye is
very good and the returns continue to
show very satisfactory yields.
Oats and barley are practically all
harvested in South Dakota and South
ern Minnesota, and in number Of
the Northern districts. In some
places the yields have been excep-
tionally good and the quality high.
In other places, due to dry weather
and weeds, the yield and quality have
have been cut down.
The hot dry weather is having it's
effect on corn. There are many
places where moisture is needed bad
ly. In Southern South Dakota re-
cent rains have helped materially, and
the higher temperatures have improv-
ed the corn in North Dakota.
With very few exceptions, flax
shows satisfactory condition. There
are a few complaints of late flax
needing rain. In some districts in
South Dakota flax has been cut and
within short time cutting will start
in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Nearly all our reports indicate a
condition very much better than that
of last year.
The Ward County independent., 1922-08-03
Remains of Mrs. VIM. Berg Discovered
in Home Hours After Death

Mrs. VIM. Berg, aged 81, was found
dead at her home, II Fourth St. S. w.
Saturday night. Death was evidently
due to heart trouble and her demise
had occurred fully "a hours before.
She was alone at the time.
Mr.. Berg had gone to Fish Lake,
Sask., for an outing and he was mott
fed by wire Saturday night, return
ing Sunday evening.
The funeral was held from Rowan's
undertaking parlors Tuesday after.
noon and the remains were inferred
in Rose Hill cemetery. Rev. Mr..
Swift, Rector of All Saints Episcopal
Church was in charge Of the services,
Mrs. Berg's body was found by
neighbors in a chair and a fly swatter
was clasped in one hand. She had
evidently been at work on her house
hold duties when death came. Mr.
Berg says his wife. had been subject
to heart attacks.
Coroner r. w. Pence being out I
the city, John Lynch acted as coroner
but deemed an inquest unnecessary
An autopsy was held.
The Ward County independent., 1922-08-03
Stranger Forged Mason's Name and
Cashed $1,000 Check

A check for $1,000 given to c. ".
Mason, secretary Of the Ward county
fair by the Kopald Electric Co., but
which was returned to the Kopald Co.,
turned up at the M. G. Olson cloth
store one day hn this wfeE yfsanas where it
had gotten hold Of the check, forging
manager Of the M. G. Olson Co., was
in the store when the check was cash
ed and telephoned the Kopald Co.,
asking if a man named Mason had
worked for him, not knowing that the
check was intended for the fair secre-
tary. He was informed that such a
check had been issued, but did not ex-
plain that it had been put up with a
bid for some work on the grounds.