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But the princess raised her slim,
jeweled hand and spoke thus: TOO
late. Your Honor! { been married
to His Royal Highness the Earl Of
Briskow, and it serves you right
the way you done both of u.s."
The duke fell into a great rage
at this. He refused to believe it,
and threatened to annul the mar
riage.
"Oh, you can't do that" litter
ed the princess. we was married
by the Royal Justice of the Peace
and-we got two children.
Here was a blow. The duke was
crushed, until a happy thought
came to him. If cruel fate prevent
ed him from claiming the Princess
Pensacola for a bride he would take
her for a mother. He had always
wanted mother, anyhow; lack of
maternal care it was that account
ed for his wildness-it was enough
to ruin any duke-and mothers
were much harder to get, also.
Lord wish you mean itp' Ma
exclaimed, in matter-of-faet tone.
Il wish Allie was real princess.
Mebbe-" a
Gray broke in with a laugh.
There! You've spoiled the play.
The duke has fled >"
Mrs. Briskow's wrinkled face
6eamed. Ching ia great big man
like you playing pretend with a
foolish old woman like me!
thoughtyyou had more sense
Il I've in my own land of pre-
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lmarrled. Buddys fan'sOme, and
they got nice women every
where"
Love? With all his money? And
him only up to fractions?" Allegh-
eny laughed scornfully.
Gus Briskow wiped his face with
"a nervous hand. 'I'm most sick
over it," he confessed. 1.-THE per-
fessor has written me a coupla
times about him. Buddy's gone
wild, I guess, drinkin' an"
Drinking, eh?" Gray was frown-
ing, THE woman part | don't care
so much about he'll probably get
over that if it isn't to serious.
But whisky; That's different. Pm
responsible for that boy; in a man
ner of speaking, | adopted him be-
cause-well, because he flattered
me by pretending to admire me. 1t
was unique experience. | took
Buddy for my own. VIII you let me
handle this matter?" The speaker
looked from one parent to the 9th
er, and they saw that his face was
grimly set. "Giye me my way and
I'll bring that young rascal to time
Of" He shrugged, he smiled
family. GIVE me permission to
treat him as if he really were my
own, will your"
You got my leave" said the
father; but Ma Briskow bristled.
Don't you dast to hurt him."
she cried
You can't beat anything into
Buddy's head" 1t was Allie speak
ing. After all, he's grown up, and
what right has anybody got to in
terfere with him? S'pose it is
woman? S'pose she is after his
money? It's his. Men can get what
they want by payin' for it. An
hour, day, week of happiness
Amt that worth all Buddy'll have
to pay? I'd pay. I'd go through
torture the rest of my life"
Allegheny Briskow!" the moth
er exclaimed.
"Well, l would" The girls
voice broke, sudden agitation /
seized her; in passionate defiance
she went on: whats the use of |
wanting something all your life
and never getting it? What's |
money for if you can't buy the one
thing you want worst of all? |
That's where. men have got the
best of it; they can buy love. l |
wish | was a man; | wish | was
Buddy I'd have my day, my week, |
and as much more as | could pay
for. I'd hvae happiness that long
if it broke my heart. But I'm a
grip
1t was with sudden interest |
that Gray studied the speaker. |
Here was a side to the Briskow
character that he had not suspect
ed, and it gave him new light |
upon Buddy, for brother and sister
were much alike; it shower him
more clearly the size of the task
he had volunteered to undertake. |
He heard the father speaking,
and reluctantly withdrew his eyes
from Allies flaming face.
HE likes you, Mr.. Gray an !
mebbe you could keep him from
spoilin' his hull life. That's what
he's liable to- do an'-I'm skeered
He wouldn't listen to me. Boys
don't listen to their fathers"
I'll find him Gus, and I'll make
him listen to me. I will put de-
tectives on the case, and they will
report to me at Wichita Fxlls. AsI
soon as they uncover his trail, I'llI
go to Buddy at once"
''You goin' to leave us?"
81 must. I've just received al
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telegram from my-my agent.
About the purchase of well. 1t i.
a matter that can't wait.
q can't thank you for all you
done Tor US. We was in bad shape
till you come. Now"
Now everything is straighl
again. That's my jon, Gus - to dc
lttl odd favors Tor those | love
You must stay here, for Mas hap.
Ply, and this place is making a CIR
OF her. Allie is doing wonders with
herself, too. By the way, she
Needn't be lonely any more; I've
talked to some of the guests, and
they want to make friends with
her. She'll find them nice people,
and you must make her meet them
halfway. Perhaps she'll become in
terester in some decent young feI-
low. I'd like that, wouldn't your"
Would ye?"
The tone of this inquiry caused
Gray to glance more keenly at the
speaker, but Briskow's bright
eyes told him nothing.
why, naturally. Allie is becom-
ing more attractive every day, and
she is going to make something of
herself. She is going to do US all
proud"
As soon as he was alone Gray
eagerly reread his telegram from
Wichita Falls. 1t was from Bara-
bara Parker-the first, by the
way, that he had ever received
and he smiled at the girls effort to
be Thoroughly businesslike, and at
the same time, to convey the full
urgency of her message. Why had
she economical on words when
every one was precious to him?
Buy that well? Of course he would
If she so earnestly desired it. But
what was better by far than the
prospect of a profitable purchase
was the fact of her personal in
terest in him. When it came to
the last line of her message, Bob
had plunged into a ten-word riot
of extravaganza.
THE bird is darling. I have
named him after YOU"
1t was late that night. The
southbound flyer had gone through
The Briskows were sitting in the
pleasant parlor of their handsome
suite, but they were like three
mourners. Ma and Pa were soberly
discussing the news about Buddy,
was star in somber
meditation at nothing. The girl was
bitter, rebellious, for never had she
felt SO utterly alone as at this mo-
ment. To that question which
monotonously repeated itself she
could form no answer. Did he care,
or was it all pity-just his way?
She heard his name and her own
mentioned, and she became atten-
tive. whats this? He wants me
to meet these people halfway?" she
inquired. What for? | don't like
'em.
''He says you're goin' ahead ire
mendous, and we'll all be proud of
you. Mebbe you'll meet some nice
young Teller"
HE said that did he?" Allies
voice was sharp.
Continued Tomorrow
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Prices I. o. b. Baaick Factor.
less goUerHYa erf tar 10 BE-
added. Ash about ffae G. M.
A. C.. Purchase Plan, xCEich
provides for Deferred
Payments.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1923-06-08
CLARA PHILLIPS NOW
CONVICT NO. 1894
Hammer Slayer Engulfred in
San Quentin's Silence.

San Quentin, CAL, June MFRS
Clara Phillips entered the gates Of
San Quentin prison at noon today and
officially became prisoner No. 37944
She maintained her poise and other
than passionate farewell hug be-
slowed upon her sister, Mrs. Eta
Mae Jackson, she displayed no emo
ton.
Mrs. Phillips escaped on Dec. 8
1922, and was caught six months lat
er at Tegusigala, Honduras. The
train bringing Mrs. Phillips into San
Francisco was stopped at Seventh
and Townsend streets, where she was
taken off. A crowd awaited her
arrival at the Southern Pacific Sta
ton at Third and Townsend streets.
Two details of police were assigned
to guard the station while six detec-
tives assisted in the removed OF Mrs
Phillips, four blocks away.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1923-06-08
DON'T KID YOURSELF

A common expression is, 81 won't
build now as cost of constructor is
too high"
Incomes have increased proportion
ately to cost of construction and the
man who does not demand every new
tangled contraption can build with
his present-day income and have q
larger margin left than would have
been possible in 1918.
Don't blame the present building
costs entirely on to lumber and labor.
Remember that in nine cases out of
ten your ideas of what you want ex-
panded with your income and you
would not be satisfied today with the
1913 bungalow.
Taxes at 500. insurance at $50.
repairs and upkeep at 800 and 2 per
cent on a $1,000 house amounts to
$3.50 a year,
If you pay $50 month rent for
nine years you have S5,400 worth of
rent receipts worth nothing. If you
put $50 a month into home for
five years, even If it was necessary
to cut out a few theater parties or
clothes to make up interest ETC., un-
til the property was paid for, you
would have an asset worth probably
~, ora fhon 96 A00 at the end of nine
years and your family would have a
roof over its head which could not
be taken away from them for failure
to pay a months rent.
Don't kid yourself, you can own
a home as well today as you could
ten years ago If you want to. 1t
is not the cost of building that will
prevent you, it is the cost of salts
flying your inflated demands for lux
uries and modern extravagances.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1923-06-08
INDUSTRIAL AND DEVELOP.
MENT ACTIVITIES IN
MISSISSIPPI.

Gulfport-Local men organizing
sawmill company.
Columbia-Contract for construc-
ton of school building awarded to
Hattiesburg firm at $32,492.43.
West Point-Division and Travis
streets to be paved.
Vardaman's Weekly advocates a
law against nepotism in Mississippi
alleging that too many officials put
their dependents on the payrolls.
Gulfport-300 ft. in process of
construction at Henderson's Point
siding to be built by Louisville &
Nashville Railroad to use more fer
tilizer, estimated running as high as
20 per cent
Bolixi-Record season in shipment
oysters shows 100000 increase.
Jackson-Farm Bureau Cotton
Association awards $10,000,000 fire
insurance contract.
observation-disclosures and crate
factory working at full capacity
Oxford-Baggett ice plant to start
business at once.
Newton-Clarke memorial college
to have improvements costing $10,-
600.
Yazoo-Eden road to be complet-
ed in so days.
Jackson-$100,00O hardwood mill
to be built here by Faust Bros.
Biloxi-75, 900 barrels seed oysters
being planted throughout state.
Senatobia-Jefferso Davis high
way costing $108,00o to be built
| north and south through this county.
Starkville-Dairy industry growing
cooperative creamery pays patrons
$4,000 in one month.
Water Valley-Pavement of Main
Street through principal business
section Of the city.
The heavy shipping season again
draws near and while the railroads
have been adding hundreds OF thou.
sands of new freight cars. equipment
and engines, transportation facilities
are going to be taxed beyond all
previous records. 1t is therefore
essential that cars be loaded to ca
pacity in order that the equipment
may supply the greatest possible
number of people.
The third of year so far elapsed
in 1923 shows lessening of business
current of business conditions.
Lack of regular employment in
creases production costs in any in
dustry. Periods of unemployment
create labor unrest. Wage earners
idle for weeks or months find they
must demand more when they do
work, to carry them over intervals
of idleness.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1923-06-08
IMPORTANCE OF INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT

We should have learned the i'm
portance of industrial and agricul-
turural growth and DEVELOPMENT to
our community.
Our prosperity rests upon these
essential phases in the city's i'm
provement. If a mine, smelter or a
factory in or around our city closes
down it cripples the community to
the extent of its prominence, and the
amount of money it distributes
regularly in the place. The schools,
churches, professional or mercantile
establishments suffer proportionately.
The comfortable homes and well
paid artisans are affected and a
paralyzing influence is felt. Our
prosperity rests on the basis of sound
industrial and agricultural growth
and it behooves us to do all in our
power to keep those conditions set
tied and secure.
For this reason we should guard
with care the disturbing elements
that creep in to disrupt a quiet and
harmonious state. It is the busi-
ness of every home-loving man and
woman to protect his or her welfare,
and to discourage any attempt on
the part of disinterested agitators to
break the serenity of our condition.
Henrietta, Oklahoma, Standard.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1923-06-08
WHY BE A SUCKER

The newspapers have recently been
filled with numberless accounts of
stock swindling operations. The old
saying that sucper is born every
minute seems to be more than borne
out.
The average man knows nothing
about investments and too often
seems adverse to securing advice.
If the uninformed citizen before
giving up his hard-earned money for
scheme about which he really
knows nothing would consult bond
house or banker and learn the actual
facts in the case, the faks seller
would soon disappear.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1923-06-08
ADVICE FROM THE STATE
PLANT BOARD.

If wilt attacks your tomatoes this
summer watch for resistant plants
and save seed from them for next
year.
The Mexican Bean Beetle has been
found in Itawamba County. Examine
your garden beans for this yellow
ish-brownlady bird beetle with 8
black spots on each wing. The eggs,
larva and puae are yellow. Send
specimens to Plant Board.
The webworms that stripped per-
simmon, hickory, pecan, and other
trees last year have appeared this
spring earlier than ever before and
may be very destructive again,
Spray pecan trees with 1 pound Of
lead arsenate with so gallons Of
water before the webs are formed.
This is sure death to the young
worms.
Watch your grape vines for leaves
rolled up by the leaf folder. Spray
early with / pound Of lead arsenate
to so gallons of Bordeaux Mixture,
which will prevent blackrot also.
After the leaves are rolled up the
only method for killing them is by
crushing them.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1923-06-08
WATER VALLEY COUNTY MISSISSIPPI JUNE 1928

Kamelia order is present in 20 states.
He declared the Kamelia is "as
much my child" as the Klan and his
purpose is to see the two orders are
kept separate but working along
parallel lines for the accomplishment
of the same "great ends" In addi-
tion, therefore, he continues, 81 am
establishing a new and separate
order of Kamelia may co-work with
the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
from which the order of Kamelia
may expect and receive protection
and cooperation"
May Join Without Cost
According to promises made when
was promulgated and its organiza-
tion was begun" the statement de-
clares, "all charter members of the
probationary order may be trans
ferred by selection and call to the
orded of Knights Kamelia without
cost to such klansmen, providing,
however, such klansmen may qualify
in other. ways for membership In
Knights Kamelia.
PRONUNCIATION of the government,
the ritual and the regulations and
the requirements of Knights Ka-
melia will be made to klans and
empire within the next few days.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1923-06-08
REPORT OF r. B. TEST
OF YALOBUSHA cows

Last month and the month before
total of 5s2 head of cattle was test
ed for T. B. in Yalobusha County and
out of this number there were II re-
actors. Out of total of AZ herds
there were z herds infected. There
are others who want their herds test
ed and in order for this work to be
dsne you will please list your cattle
with the county agent so that ar
rangements can be made as soon a.
the services of the Government
Vetinarian can be secured again,
which will be in July. Don't wait till
he gets here or you may have to
put it off again.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1923-06-08
DEATH OF MR.. J. M. MURPHREE

Mr.. John M. Murphree, aged "a
years died at his home in Memphis
Sunday, June 3rd. after brief illness
of acute Brights disease. His body
was brought to the home of his
daughter, Mrs. C. C. Vines in this city
where Rev. M. f. Scott conduct
ed the funeral services Tuesday
afternoon, June s. Burial was made
in Oak Hill cemetery.
The deceased formerly lived in
this city, where during his 25 years
residence he made many dear and
true friends. He was contractor
and builder and many residences
and buildings in and about the city
stand as a monument of his ability
as an honest and efficient mechanic
A few years ago Mr.. Murphree
moved with his family to Memphis
where he resided until his death. He
is survived by his widow, Mrs John
M. Murphree; one son; ]. c. Muir
phree of Memphis; three daughters,
Miss Agnes Murphree of Memphis,
and Mrs. C. C. Vines of Water Valley;
also two brothers, Manuel Murphree,
of Lambert, Miss, and w. w. Muir
phree Of Bonham, Texas; three sis
ters, Mrs. Nina Shaw, Mckinney,
Texas, Mrs. Mary E. Rogers, SAM
Antonio, Texas, and Mrs. Lena Ward
of Memphis, Tenn.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1923-06-08
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank and express our
deep appreciation to the friends and
neighbors for the many kind words
and loving deeds Of kindness and as
sistance extended and rendered dur
ing the illness and death of our
loved companion and father. Your
kind deeds and expressions of love
and sympathy are engraved indelibly
in our hearts and memory.
MRS. d. A. DICKEY,
and family.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1923-06-08
CARD OF THANKS

We desire TO express our heart
felt thanks and deep appreciations
for the many kind deeds and ex-
pressions of sympathy and love ex-
tended during the illness and death
of our dear companion and father.
Also the beautiful floral tributes Of
love.
May God bless you, and reward
you, is our prayer.
MRS. JOHN M. MURPHREE,
and children.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1923-06-08
"BETTER HOME WEEK"
JUNE 10 TO 10 INCLUSIVE.

Every County in tne state Is e~-
pected to put on Better Home Week
some thing during the year. l am 60
ing to suggest the dates given above.
We want to see just what we can DO
to make our homes more convenient,
more comfortable, more like place
for living and training lives. The
same needs will not be found in every
home, but l am sure that there Is
something in every home to be done
When we learn to take what we have
and make what we want we Will
be far more thrifty people.
Home making is profession the
home maker should be as alert TO
make progress in her life work as
the business or profession man.
Yea rBUUk.
Remember that all must live In
some sort of home-that every one
finds his chief happiness there tnat
character is developed there that no
great advance, spiritual or material
Is nossible which does not begin WIN
the home, that the home maker OF A
merica has the making OF naeion.
American School of Home Economics.
The future history of America wiii
he shaped in large measure by inc
character of its homes. If we con-
tinue to be home loving people we
sha,, have the strength that comes
from. and only from a virie 1amiiy
life. This means that our homes
must be attractive, comfortaDie'
and convenient, wholesome iney
must keep pace with the pro-
oress made outside the homes
BETTER Homes in Ameriea
Only AZ per cent are nome
owners. Ownership encourages re-
sponsibility. 80.
2-To strengthen home life ana
make it more attractive.
s-To supply needed Soo0oo
homes.
ATo assist and encourage nome
makers and home builders. " per
cent of the women Of America 90
their own work.
s-To improve the home inviron-
mont thereby strengthening tns
child To increase the efficiency of
,ba wape-earner of the home.
s-To mobolize community pride
for common objective-Beaer
Homes in America.
The Water Valley Home Demon
stration Club met at the court mouse
Tuesday afternoon and had Tor tne'f
demonstration, dress form making
There was a very nice attendance
and this club will meet again the see.
ona Tuesday in June. We are s'Aa
~ anv new members, and hope 70 ge'
sorcs GOOD work in. There waii DC
demonstrations in Basketry' anu
dress forms again at next mes'ins
The Home Demonstration Agent
with the help of some OF the mem-
hers went to Mrs. Gaffords TUESDAY
afternoon and made dress form.
The girls Club met at Palestine
Friday afternoon and the agent gave
= Demonstration in Beet Canning
All first year girls must can tneaf
beets at once before they get TOO
large. You want baby beets.
Present Weeks Itinsrys.
Monday, Water Valley and Coi-
feeville.
Tuesday. Elan.
wednesday, vaughns SPRING..
Thursday, Tillatoba.
Friday, Scobey.
Saturday, Water Valley. once
MARY A. DIXON, Co. II. D. A.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1923-06-08
DEATH OF WILLIAM MOORE

Mr.. "Billie" Moore an aged and
highly respected citizen Of near
Taylor, Miss, died Saturday at Mem
phis. His remains were brought to
Taylor where the funeral services
were conducted Saturday afternoon.
Interment was made in Yocona csme-
terry.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1923-06-08
NOTICE OF LIVE
STOCK SHIPMENT

There win be a cooperative
shipment of Live Stock from Water
Valley Tuesday June the 18th, 1923.
Be sure to list the stock you want
to ship. Bring corn for your hogs.
FARM BUREAU.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1923-06-08

THE order knights Kamelia will
also afford refuge to klansmen
who are exposed to the exercise Of
arbitrary and capricious power. A
large number of excellent klansmen
of the probationary order have al
ready been banished without trial
and without defense. simply because
they did not yield in subserviency to
authority running mad or lend them
selves. without protest, to policies of
tyranny"
Emperor Simmons declared the
The Washington times., 1923-06-28
Chicago Grain Market.

CHICAGO, June 2S.-Except corn.
grains generally opened higher to.
day, with wheat showing consider
able strength at the start. At Liver
pool wheat was off h@Ad at
o'clock. Here the first quotations
were:
wheat--July. 1.01N@1.02; Septem-
Der, 1.02K @1.03A; December, 1850
1.05N.
corn-July. s2@s2ssc; September.
TN @78Bc; December, 661z @66Hc.
Oats-July. 91% @91sSc; Septem-
Der. 371ac; December, 39c.
Rye--July, 63c; September, $3.50.
There was q fairly general demand
for export wheat yesterday, with
sales estimated as high as 1000, 900
bushels. Weather generally fine in
the West and Southwest; showery
elsewhere and cool.
Corn offerings from country are
not heavy, and the cash situation
still has many very strong features.
1t will be easy to longest the market
on the selling side, one house says
today. The crop conditions are ia
vorable. however. and substitution Of
other grains for corn will probably
increase.