davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-15
A RECORD SESSION FOR
LAWRENCE GRAND JURY
l05 Indictments Returned Whiskey
Said to Be Cause Of Most
Troubles.

One hundred and Ave indictments
we're found by the Lawrence County
Grand Jury whose session continued
through IA days.
A part of the report reads as fol-
lows:-
In our judgment the Illicit liquor
traffic is the present great curse of
our county, and we have accordingly
devoted considerable time to this
character of law violations. We do
not agree with those short-sighted
ones who say it is folly to waste
time and Spend money in appre-
hending fellow with a lean and a
pipe while murders and other Grimes
of the most heinous kind remain a
mystery, the perpetrators thereof re-
naming at large; because we know
that it is better to look to the cause
Of things, as well as to effects, and
we believe that the great majority
of the crimes of the present day are
traceable directly or indirectly, back
to the can and pipe. In fact, we find
that the greatest crime perhaps, in
the history of the county-the MUIR
dering and burning of an entire fam
lily in district No. Three, had its o.
rigin at whisky still in the same
community not far away from that
horrible scene of murder and arson.
Yet, we were unable, after diligent
investigation to get sufficient evil
dence on which to base an indict-
ment for the awful crime that has
stirred the passions of good people
far and near.
We have heard a good deal of tes-
timony touching upon county affairs,
especially with reference to the pub
lie highways. We find that the roads
in many instances are apparently ne
elected and are in poor condition for
travel. We attribute this, in part,
at least, to the weather conditions
that have obtained for some time,
but we urge those having these mat
ters in charge to see to 1t that bet
ter value received" be given for
the amounts expended on the high
ways. one road In part1cular--the
Wesson and Monticello road - has
been unjustifably neglected.
We find that some of the members
Of the board of supervisors are draw
ing the maximum salary allowed by
law, although they do not place on
record on their minutes an itemized
statement of their charges for in
specting contract work, showing the
days spent and the jobs covered in
the work of inspecting. We feel that
it is the due of their constituents
that every member of the board, be-
fore drawing his salary, should place
of record such an itemized statement
so that the public may be informed.
Finally we pledge our best efforts
as citizens towards the suppression
of crime. We shall assist to our ut
most to see that the moonshiner
shall not despoil our dear county,
and we. most heartily commend our
efficient sheriff and other officers for
the work they are accomplishing a.
long this line.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-15
REFORMING CRIMINALS.

There is popular impression that
the inmates of jails and prisons are
as a whole, depraved class, bent
on crooked ways, and that not many
of them can ever be reformed. Many
employers would be reluctant to give
any kind of position to man who
had been in Jail, feeling That he had
a bad streak about him that would
cCme cut some day.
Yet Mrs. Maude Ballington Booth,
head of the Volunteers of America,
and an authority on prison work, said
in recent address that she had
known personally more than $4,000
prisoners who had finished their SEN
tences and come out straight men.
The greatest obstacle encountered
by released prisoners who want to
go straight, is the difficulty they
frequently encounter in obtaining
work. If such a man who really
wants to make good, finds himself
rejected again and again because Of
his record, he begins to think that
society is determined to turn him
down. He forms the conviction that
he must live in any way he can and
IL society won't let him, work then
he must steal.
A man Of that type might not be a
suitable candidate for position of
trust until he had demonstrated a
thorough change of heart. But if he
has made good record in Jail and
shown an Industrious disposition and
a docile temper, there ought to be
plenty of chances for him to make a
fresh start.
Many prison inmates could be re-
formed, if during their Jail terms
they could be organized in gangs for
work on prison farm. Jails that
have land attached find that the ex-
perience Of cultivating the soil is a
healthful one for such men. 1t seems
to turn their minds away from the
crooked path and brings them more
into harmony with the world Of hon
est endeavor. 1t teaches them one Of
the basic industrial arts, and shows
them that when they get out they
can make living. They will never
have any trouble in selling good food
products.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-15
PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION

The productive facilities of the
United States were largely increased
during the war and since that time,
improved methods of agriculture help
the farmers produce more. The
boom during the war and thereafter
led to the construction of many new
factories, and the addition of much
new equipment.
On the other hand, the destruction
Of wealth by the war, and impover-
ishment of the European peoples, is
supposed to have diminished capa-
when productive equipment is in
creased and the buying power of the
market has fallen off, there must be
a good deal of industrial depression.
Yet there is different side to the
case. The war stimulated the inge-
nuity of mankind. People got out
into the field of battle and thought
up all kinds of ways to meet their
difficulties. They acquired the same
inventiveness that the early pioneers
ldu' AlS 0llOuIu 1lethS lnSIn dUlS
to get out of the old ruts and i'm
prove living and working conditions.
In spite of the impoverishment of
Europe, our exports to those coun-
tries keep well up to the figures be-
fore the war. The people may be
poor, but they must have American
products, even if they have to bor-
row to obtain them.
There are many ways in which
the buying power of our own people
can be increased to provide work for
the increased facilities. One way is
this:- If the industries that now run
only part of the year, could find
work to keep them busy all the time
1t would increase the buying power
Of their employees, and make mar
ket for new products and keep the
factories busy. Every plant that runs
irregularly, should study this matter
Of seasonal operation. and find some
kind of work that would keep it
busy all the year. American inge-
nuity has met all kinds of difficult
ties in the past, and it will handle
those that are visible now.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-15
THE NEGRO AND AFRICA In THE
LEGISLATURE.

The House has rejected the ap-
peal to send the negro to Africa.
Mr.. McCallum said he was of the
opinion that Bishop Turner, one OF
the foremost negroes that ever lived,
was right when he said that the
negro would go back to Africa II he
could. and that the only way to set
tie the race problem was to separate
the races.
Mr.. Sherrod opposed the resolu-
tion, saying he did not like any such
propaganda as this meant the loss
Of labor of his part of the state,
the Delta. where the negro was
needed. He said:-
Even now, without any such law
as is proposed, the negro could go
to Liberia, Haiti and other countries
if he wanted to do so, but he did
not and would not go anywhere"
He said the people of the Delta
are getting along nicely and on
friendly terms with their negroes,
and did not propose to see them led
off If they could help it.
He asserted that he had five hun
dred negroes on his plantation in
Coahoma county, and had never had
Quarrel with them because he
treated them right and they trusted
him. His idea was to quit agitating
this negro question, to stop all this
colonization propaganda, treat the
negro right.
A motion to indefinitely postpone
the resolution was lost, but when
put up for final passage the bill was
defeated 40 to 80. Mr.. Mayo enter
ed motion to reconsider it.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-15
FOrty-Eight Years With /. c. R. R

Water Valley, Miss, headquarters
of the Mississippi division of the Illi-
nois Central System. is the home OF
five employees who have been in the
service of the railroad total of 242
years, or an average of 4S years
each. An account of their services
with the railroad is given in the
March number Of the Illinois Cen
trail Magazine.
The veterans are:- w. H. Myers,
lamp tender in the yards, 81 years Of
service; John McDermott, boiler
maker foreman, SO years; w. ]. King
blacksmith foreman, 4T years; C. F.
Johnson, carpenter, 46 years, and A.
P. Berglund, also a carpenter, As
years. Mr.. King now holds the po-
sition his father held for 80 years.
Mr.. Myers has two sons who have
been with the Illinois Central Sys-
tenn service about 20 years.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-15
NoT1cE ZOE Pun1roArron.

Notice is hereby given that there is
a suit pending in the chancery Court
OF Lincoln County Mississippi against
the United States Fidelity & Guaranty
Company Of Baltimore. Maryland. This
suit was filed by the City OF Broolha-
ven, Miss. against the said United
states Fidelity and Guaranty Co. as
surety Of Speed & Kearney, who failed
20 perform their contract with the CITY
OF Brookhaven. Miss. for the construc-
ton Of a sewerage system and disposal
plant for said City. All persons who
nave unpaid claims against the arm OF
Speed & Kearney or who have not been
paid for labor and material sold 10 Speed
and kearney which labor and ma
erlal was used in the construc-
ton OF the aforesaid sewerage svs-
tenn and disposal plant may intervene
N the aforesaid suits as provided ~
law Said parties having claims against
the said Speed a Kearney as aforesaid
may take such action as they see AZ ana
proper under the circumstances.
This notice Is given In compliance
with the law Of the State OF 1llssissipol
and ~ conformity with Chapter 2f7 OF
the Laws Of 1913
s. r. McNaif. Chanccry clerl,
City of Brookhavep. Miss.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-15
MUSIC AS BASIS OF SOCIAL LIFE

There is nothing that will stimu-
late labor, command obedience and
bring order out of chaos like mu-
sic, President P. E. McLlanahan, Des
Moines, Iowa, of the National Coun-
Gil of State Departments of Educa-
tion told the association in session in
Chicago.
Song produces harmony" he
said. 1T cheers the heart and 'en-
livens the mind. Music is the basis
of our social life. There is no other
element in life which SO quickly
breaks down the bars of reserve and
indifference. 1t has infinite value in
the Americanization of foreigners. In
the power of music, and especially
that of song, lies an influence for
the community spirit that should now
be fostered as in no other period Of
American history. Music is both an
art and science, and should occupy
conspicuous place in education"
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-15
ABOUT SWIMMING POOLS.

The construction of swimming
pools for cities and towns that do not
have good swimming facilities, is
comomnly regarded as an expensive
proposition. The city Of Frostburg
Maryland, city of 5000 people, has
proved that it can often be done at
less expense than people think.
Contractors said such pool as
was desired would cost them S10,.
900. But their Commercial Club
built one at an expense Of $2500
This result was largely secured thru
voluntary labor, 200 men and boys
working on several occasions with.
out pay, while the ladies served din
ners. The work was done by dam.
ming small creek, and excavatine
the bed. So now the town has q
fine swimming resort, at a cost very
trifiing considering the benefits de-
rived.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-15
INDIGESTION
Busy Public Official Says Thed.
fords BIack-Draught Helps Him
Keep Physically Fit.

Clay City. Ky.-"I have been in
business here for twenty-one years;
am also coroner. riding the Kentucky
hills and holIows in all kinds Of
weather and under all kinds Of con-
ditions,1 says Mr. Sam T. Carr, OF this
place. "To be. able to do so. must
keep physically fit, and Thedford's
Black -Draught Is my standby.
These trips used to give me head
aches, and that. found, came from
hurried meals or from constipation.
"A was convinced that Black Dranght
was good. 30 now use It. and It gives
perfect satisfaction. II acts on the
liver, relieves indigestion, and certain
" is splendid, am never without Il. =
When you have a feeling Of discom-
fort after meals. causing bloating
sensation. headache, bad breath, and
similar common symptoms. try taking
pinch Of Black Draught after meals
pinch Of the dry powder, washed
down with swallow Of water. This
has been found 10 assist the stomach
and liver to carry on their normal
work. and helps prevent. or relieve.
constipation
Your druggist can supply You with
this weltknown. puroIy-yesetable liver
medicine. Insist upon TnedfofH'a the
ofi2iual and only genuine Black
pFaughi liver medicine. Nctaza
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-15
SYLVESTER Gw1N CAMP.

Sylvester. Gwin Camp No. 235 met
in regular meeting held in the hall
of the American Legion Headquar-
ters, March 7th.
Those members present were Capt.
A. M. Summers, Commander; DR.. G.
R. Robertson, Adjutant; A. w.
Smith, H. R. Boynton, j. A.. Penn.
J. G. Sessions, w. A. Smith, w. r.
Phillips, H. d. McInnis, ]. A. McCor-
mick, T. j. Gill, N. E. Spencer, G..
w. BouchilloA, A. B. Corter, OF Duro
Brown Camp, Hazlehurst, e. 3. Har-
ris, son Of G. ", S. F. Massengill,
William Price.
Commander Summers called the
Camp to order for the transaction of
business.
The camp then went into the mat
ter Of the election Of officers for the
ensuing year. resulting in the reelec-
ton Of A. M. Summers, Captain and
commander Of the camp, the office
of Adjutant was consolidated maxi
one veteran adjuta9t and treasurer,
thus dispensing with the office OF a
sole adjutant and treasurer. DR.. q.
r. Robertson was unanimously cleo
ted to this 6ffce
Mr.. A. M. Smith was elected First
Lieutenant. J. A. Penn, quartermas-
ter: DR.. ]. Fl. johnson was made an
honorary member by vote OF the
camp and duly elecfad SURGEON ~ che
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-15
D'Lo Field Trial Club.

At recent meeting Field Trial
Club was organized at D'Lo, Miss,
to be held on the IL, IL, 13 of De-
cember, 1922. There will be held a
Puppy Stake, Derby Stake and ALL
Age Stake which are to be run on
the above dates. Our location is in
the center of the state thirty miles
below Jackson on the G. & S. /. R. r.
Our accommodations will afford the
best in the state consisting of six
hotels, Finkbine Y. M. c. A., ten
thousand acres of good cut over land,
birds plentiful, also plenty of horses.
Booklets. on Rules and Regulations
and any other information may be
obtained from o. ]. Biglane. Secre-
tary, D'Lo, Miss.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-15
payment of said Indebtedness.


Section 1. Be it ordained by the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the
City of Brookhaven, Mississippi, that
the Serial Payment Negotiable Bonds
Of the City Of Brookhaven, Mississippi
to the amount of $125.00o.O0 or as much
thereof as may be necessary be and the
same are hereby issued by the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen of the City of
Brookhaven, Mississippi, for the purpose
of raising money to be used for the
following purpose, to-wit:-
To pay an Indebtedness due by the
City of Brookhaven, Mississippi to the
Brookhaven Bank & Trust Company and
the First National Bank. both located
at Brookhaven, Mississippi in an amount
not in excess of $125,OOO.OO. That the
said Bonds shall be dated March Z, 1922
and shall be known as the Liquidating
Bonds Of the City of Brookhayen, Mis-
sissippi, 1922.
The Serial Negotiable Coupon Bonds
of the City of Brookhaven, Mississippi,
shall be issued to the amount of $685.
10000 or as much thereof as may be
necessary and shall become due and
al 81
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-15

Years ago when rural mail service
was started out Of Brookhaven, not
half dozen daily papers were taken
by farmers on the routes. Now al
most every farmer takes one or more
dailies. And no matter how hard
the times get, they renew their sub
scriptions promptly, for they say they
must have the news. A few farmers
on the routes out Of Brookhayen take
three dailies.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-15
Citation Notice.

The State of Mississippi,
To the United States Fidelity G Guar
anty Co., of Baltimore, Maryland
non-residents of the State of Missis-
sippi:-
You are hereby commanded to appear
before the Chancery Court of the Coun-
ty of Lincoln in said State on the 3rd
Monday in April 1922 to defend the
suit in said Court of City of Brookha-
ven, Mississippi who sues to collect
debts due City of Brookhaven, Miss.
and laborers. etc, wherein you are de-
fendant.
This, the 14th day Of March. A. D
1922.
(seal) S. B. McNair Clerk
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-15

Money on time deposit in banks
which nets the owner four per cent,
and money loaned out at a rate OF
interest not exceeding six per cent.
ID not taxable. Money In your pock-
Of Or buried under the board is sup
posed 10 BE- taxed though little Of II
ia listed On the assessment rolls.
Carthaginian,
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-15

a Ordinance for the issuance Of Sl25,-
10000 Bonds Of the city OF Brook
haven, MISSISSIPPI for the Purpose
Of Paying the indebtedness OF the
said City to the Drookhaven Bank
o Trust Company and the First
National Bank, Both Located at
Brookhaven, Mississippi, Prescrib-
ing the Form OF Said Bonds and
Other Details Of the Issue.
Evening star., 1922-10-20

Toy Store. Fourth door.
Evening star., 1922-10-20
You'll Want Your Daugh
to Wear High Shoes 500

Whether for school Dress she will find suitable
high shoes, built comfortable lasts for growing feet
Patent Vamp with dull black kid tops, round square
and low heels sizes 2H to !. 81 pair.
With square toes, sizes 111z to 2, $6 pair.
Tan Calf Skin Shoes, with Tan Calf Shoes with plain
tins round toes and low leather
and low rubber heels. Sizes l, c.: o/ - > e, 80
2H to T. S. pair. hee's ''les -7s ~ - " pa"'
With souare toes. sizes With square toes, sizes
~ to 2, 81 pair. ~ to ,, $6 pair.
YoungPeop Shoe Section Fourth floor
Evening star., 1922-10-20

according to the sizes to
16 years.
For girls, they are long
sleeved. high necked, knee
length, in feece-lined cotton.
For boys, the same, except
in knee or ankle length.
Young Peoples Underwear and hosiery
Section, Fourth floor.
Evening star., 1922-12-19
.omen'S s, gloves
as%ssh'1 tsa%s;s f.Sr;e ;%$ 45c

number of people handle the gift problem
with gloves. A good idea. This opportunity
to buy the gloves and save is remarkable-and
the word after due confederation.
Two-clasp chamois fabric gloves. in beaver gray.
black mode mastic natural and white. There are
three of embroidery at the back Also strap
wrist chamois fabric gloves, in navy, pastel gray
and white.
In addition. small number of two-clasp lamb
skin gloves. in white. black and beaver. Sizes 81
to 71a, but not every size in every style color.
(The Hecht door.l
Evening star., 1922-12-19
Wonen's hose at 69c

Silk hose and wool mixed sport hose. The sports
styles in heavy ribbed effects. Black. cordovan,
Russian calf beaver gray, camel and navy All perfect.
The silks irregular. with scanned backs, mercerzed
tops in black only.
Co. noor.,
Evening star., 1922-12-19
Women's hosiery at 81

Silk and silk and wool. The silks are the favorable
Rockford brands formerly selling sl.5o Scanned
backs mercerized tops black and brown. All first quail
y. In addition silk and wool sports hose, slightly ir
regular. Black oxford gray. camel and brown with
broidered clocks.
Evening star., 1922-12-19

Scores Of stylcs-beaded crepe de chimes
lacc-trimmed georgettes. hand-embroidered and
braided silks. Sizes SO to 46. Stout sizes
is to 50.
Evening star., 1922-12-19
1t will soon be too late to shop early
But stocks are still fresh and full at The Hecht Co.
No luonqar, ever had
too many pairs of
SILK HOSE $1.95

1nd here are many good kinds
Silk hosiery is the eleventh hour decision par
cellence That woman never born who had too
silk hose, having too many, did not want more.
You know Phoenix silk hose. 1t is sterling. Thcrs
Phoenix silk hose here. mention some delight
full and exquisite chiffon silk hose. also wool hose, Of
both foreign and domestic manufacture All told l500
pairs 60 glimmerng Wednesday.
The Phoenix silks are The Phoenix wool and
full shioned with silk and wool hose in
cerzed tops. i'll black black, brown taupc. camel
Russian calf. Havana. gun gray and plum They
metal and other ribbed and clocked.
coorS.
The silk chifons full fashioned. with mercerzed
tops. Black, gun metal and bronze
Evening star., 1922-12-19
A definite, clear cut
open and shut gift proposition
WOmen'S silk
umbrellas, S4'95

When in doubt. give an umbrella. It is a
reduction of the gift problem to its simplest
terms without sacrificing one whit Of the prac-
tical or the sentimental.
These umbrellas are made OF a heavy silk taffeta.
The handles are most attraetve-an interesting
miscellany Of rings. straps and bakeite novelties,
in white and colors. Choose from black navy.
green purple, red and brown. Excellent silk COW
erngs
We have focused. concentrated on this umbrella
desire and more than you expected.
Evening star., 1922-12-19
Ready! A Christmas sale of 400
House dresses, S1.s5

and strong. Why supply this demand saving?we
thought.
With that in mind into the market and picked
400 house dresses price almost unheard Of before.
Not only is the superiority Of these dresses obvious in the
qualities of the gnghams and percales: equally evident
in the thorough.going workmanship.
Small checks finished in organdy pique, self materials.
rae and sashes that tie the back. Sizes SO to s.
+: Special! Bungalow aprons, Csc
Cnghams percales and chambrays dark and light color
checks stripes plain There sashe back and
nnings of rcrac braid. Sizes 36 to A.
The HehtCo
Evening star., 1922-12-19
Costume blOuSeS: A sale $A65

often a halt OF original prices
400 costume bouses-beautiful styles that any woman
receive on Christmas Some a makers samples
other makers show pieces; from own stoc
MARKED DOWN in price.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-21
japanese Emperor Gives
consent to Heir TO We'd

IOklo, June 20 (By The Associated
r'essp.-lmperisl proclamation has
sanctioned the forthcoming marriage
OF Crown Prince Hirohi,o, regent Of
the throne Of Japan, and the Princess
Nagako.
The proclamation says tha. "under
the present arrangement" the formal
oetrothsl ceremony will take place
early IN July. This ceremony con.
sists Of the formal introduction cf the
bride and bridegroom. who are pre-
srmed by tradition never 70 have met
before. Presents are exchanged.
The affanced couple. together with
the parents Of the princess, Prince
kuniiyoshi and Princess Chika- Ko. went
TO the palace to-day 10 thank tho En-.
pcror for sarctioning the marriage.
The Prince Regent is tw.nty.on.
years old and was called to the duties
Of the throne in the prolonged illness
OF his father, Emperor Yoshihito.
Hirohito was proclaimed crown prince
in 1912, and four years later was ap-
pointed captain in the army and a
Lieutenant in the navy.
Princess Nagako comes from the an
eient house Of Kunih No-Miya. The
present representative Of the family.
Prince Kuniyoshi. is a major general in
the army and bears the grand order Of
merit