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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-05-09
'ickens Leads County
Electric Cotton Gins;
Warehouse Also Built

i H. Willis, one of the leading GIN
Srs of Pickens, has returned from Blr-
Bingham. Alabama, where he went TO
6rehase the latest model machinery for
new electric cotton gin, and has let
i contract for the erecvtion of new
IN house.
C. R. Stroud, another big operator in
inning demands, has added concrete
lame warehouse that will care for 2,ooo
kes of cotton. This structure will be
SptO.date and modern in every respect
ID will have all labor saving devices
handle and load cotton. This new
Milton will greatly add to the storage
Eclties of Pickens cotton buyers and
krners, where large volume of cotton
bought and shipped each season.
! pickens will now have two electric
bins and one steam plant devoted to GIN
[fw demands, and should be ample te
Banfe the 1929 cotton crop Wit
BYomntness and satisfaction to the larg>
faAe areas served "- vsAeae A..
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-05-09
Lexington Welcomes
Jackson Boosters In
A Royal Reception

All of Lexington extended a friendly
greeting and cordial welcome to the
Good Will Tour of the Jackson Boosters
that arrived in the city at 6:35 pm.
Tuesday afternoon, after an all-day trip
through the delta-hll section of middle
Mississippi.
A parade headed by the Lexington
Boys Band escorted the delegation to
the Baptist church where the ladies of
the Woman's Missionary Society had
prepared luncheon for the Jackson Wis
itors. The main dining hall of the hand
some edifice was crowded to capacity as
the Capital City's representatives gath
cred around the long tables for a sump-
tuous repast. Announcements made by
Dennis Murphree, J, Y. Downing and H.
7. Newell stated the program would be
continued at the west side of the pub
lie square. Appreciations of the recep-
tion accorded the Jackson Boosters were
also icluded in the remarks of thf
| speakers.
| After luncheon the program was
| again resumed on the public square with
several selections by the splendid Jack
son Boys Band. Short addresses made
by Tom Hederman, J. Y. Downing and
E. D. Kenna, assured the people of Lex
ington of Jacksons interest in mutual
progress and good will as we'll as re-
quest for a share of patronage when the
home merchants could not supply need
ed wants. At eight o'clock the huge
crowd adjourned to their special train
and were off to Durant for brief visit
before returning home.
Many notables of the Capital City
were aboard as well as leading business
men and Lexington accorded each and
every one genuine feeling of friend
ship that has always been maintained
by the two cities and communities, and
the Jackson Boosters have accomplish
ed fine purpose and established new
relations that will prove of enduring
good in the progressive ideals of the
state, that are close to the hearts of
every true Mississippian.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-05-09
Bishop Green Brings
Scholarly Address

An unusually large congregation gath
Ired at Saint Mary's Episcopal church
Runday evening when Bishop William
Mercer Green, assisted by Saint Mary's
kssNr conducted the service, when Bish-
N Green preached.
The Bshop is recognized as one of the
Outstanding preachers and scholars of
|he day and his sermon on this occasion
sas powerful one-delivered IN that
Impressive style and manner so charact-
Fnsflc of this earnest speaker; appeal
ng to all and holding the rapt attention
the large congregation. Services at
ae Methodist and Presbyterian churches
Fere most graciously yielded thus per-
anttlng members of those congregations,
\ they so desired, to attend the service
y Saint Mary's. This splendid cooper
ehon is sincerely appreciated. The sa-
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-05-09
$500 PER YEAR

An old customer came back this week. Said he had
been buying from these mail order houses for years
but last week he got sick and home folks the only
ones that called to ask how he was getting along
A man said last week he was going to quit sitting
around the house wet days and fix his pasture
fence We sold him Of good hatchets shovels,
post hole dggers and nice lot of barbed wire.
More news, next week.
Thank you,
SWINNEY HARDWARE co.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-05-09
Voters Adopt Move
To Eradicate Cattle
T. B. Election May 4

With official approval given by voters
Saturday, May a, Holmes county will
soon begin a county program for
the control of tubercular cattle, is the
announcement made by the Mississippi
Live Stock Sanitary Board.
DR.. J. E. Greer, assistant state veteri-
marian, and DR.. J. w. Giffee, of the U.
S. Bureau of Animal Husbandry, will
have active charge of the control cam
raign, during which every cow will be
tested for tubercular germs, it is learn
ed.
All cattle infected will be destroyed
the county paying one-third and the fed
eral government one-third. Owners will
lose only one-third of the animals val
ue. All professional services for the
campaign will be free, as we'll as equip.
ment and tuberculine, officials state
With the rapidly increasing dairyin,
in Holmes county, it is believed b,
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-05-09
Negro Will Hang
Friday, June 14th;
Others Sentenced

The April term of circuit court term
mated today after four weeks of busy
session under Judge S. F. Davis and
District Attorney R. A. Jordan.
Sentences passed by Judge Davis were
made Wednesday morning on the follow
ing cases:
Versie Wade, colored, assault and bat
terry with intent to kill f. C. Tackett,
farmer of Richland, was sentenced 10
and Is years respectively on the charges
after pleading guilty to the charges.
Tillman Armfield, colored, charged
with murder of his wife, was sentenced
to hang Friday, June IA, 1929. Mr., Law
renee, Of Rolling Fork, was the attorney
for Armfeld.
DR.. C. o. Buck, for possession of lid
uor, was sentenced to 30 days and 800
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-05-09
Foreign Missionary
Presbyterian Church

Rev. Kelly Unger, missionary to the
lepers in Korea, will speak at the Pres
byterian church Sunday morning Mr..
unger is great man, doing a great
work. He returns to Korea in the Fall
to continue his work of ministering to
the lepers. The people of Lexington
should not miss the opportunity of hear
ing him.
The Christian Endeavor is cooperat-
ing with the Epworth League in putting
on Mothers Day program at the Meth
odist church Sunday evening.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-05-09
Lexington Boys Band
Capture State Prize
In Jackson Tourney

The Lexington Boys Band were ac-
claimed Glass B state champions at
Jackson Saturday. May 4, in a statewide
band contest held at the city auditorium
when nine bands from over Mississippi
gathered for the event.
The Lexington boys, under the leader
ship of Prof j. G Leonard, were assign
ed Glass B, classification being made ac-
cording to the age of the organization.
Clarksdale, Lula-Rich, Greenville and
Woodville, were the other bands in this
classification.
The prize awarded the Lexington
Boys Band was handsome plaque, the
gift being made by the National Bureau
of the Association for the Advancement
of Music
A mighty crescendo of melody filled
tn city auditorium Saturday afternoon
when the nine bands gave a mass con-
cert as the climax to the state tourney
judges for the contest We're H. E
/ ,5.lrrs sley, A. & NJ. College,; George y
pc@ey, Mississippi College; E. X
Nate, Memphis. The tourney was helc
| l der the auspices of the Mississippi
educational Association Miss Minnie
Austin, state supervisor, assisted with
| he program.
The latest trophy gained by the popu-
lar Lexington organization bears out ev-
cry prediction made by their legion of
friends and supporters who continue tc
set high marks for the youngsters as
| they continue in the work of developing
| their fine musical ambitions.
The local membership carries arount
80 youngsters belonging to the band
and their popularity increases each day
as requests are made for their enter
tainment and services throughout th'
state, as we'll as all public events o
| LEXINGTON
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-05-09

tine. -
Bradford Jenkins and Dewey Orrell,
white youths, charged with burglary of
the depot at Mileston, were sentenced to
three years at Columbia Training
School The past few days Jaler E. r.
Lipsey discovered Jenkins trying to
make escape by digging brick from
the walls of the corridor
Houston Williams, colored, charged
with the killing of Johnnie Howard, was
found guilty and sentenced to the pen-
tentiary for four years.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-05-09
SWinney Hardware Company NeWS

One of our customers drove six miles last week
looking for special plow point and could have saved
himself the trouble by coming here at first Every
body knows that and he does too now.
Did you know that Winchester pair of scis-
sors it will outast and cut better than any other
kind. Let your next pair be Winchester and you will
be convinced.
Strawberries to be plentiful this year and
with ice cream freezers, Sunday dinners joy
for the whole family, we have them in al sizes,
from two-quarts to gallons
If you get in last minute rush for plow TOOLS
remember have good telephone and better still
you can come in and talk over your needs.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-05-09

board officers that great impetus will
be given the industry. Examination of
all animals in Holmes county should be
concluded within six or eight months, 1T
is predicted
The vote though light at the various
precincts showed a majority in favor of
the tubercular eradication. The follow
intr unnfficial returns Wnra.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-05-09

You can money by painting your house and
barn with our line of paints Protection against the
weather is the biggest item have to consider and
we have the paint that the surface and lasts
for years.
fellow came in today and bought one of our good
old Winchester He said he tired of borrow
ing his neghbors and wanted to buy good one for
home That is why he bought Winchester saw
Quit running your neghbors chickens out of your
yard. Get some of our poultry netting and make your
premises chicken proof.
Don't forget when it comes to milking utensils
and containers that we keep your pay check COM
ing in regularly without missing day for place
to keep your milk, until you can bring it to town.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-05-09

cred Rite of Confirmation was administ-
cred Jimmie D. Burwell and the charge
given this young man on taking this
forward step was an impressive feature
of tho EVENINGS service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
JUDGE STAFFORD'S
PROMOTION SOUGHT
Bar Association viii Ask
Elevation on Retirement of
Chief Justice Mccoy.

President Hoover and Attorney Gen.
eral Mitchell will be asked by COM
mittee of the Bar Association to promote
Associate Justice Wendell p. Stafford to
the position Of chief justice Of the
District Supreme Court ON the retire
ment of Chief Justice Walter I. Mccoy,
which is looked for by the end Of the
calendar year. Chief Justice Mccoy will
be eligible to retire December 8, on
which day he becomes 20 years old.
The committee is expected to tell the
appointing powers that there is no basis
in fact for the reported rumors that
Justice Stafford would be averse TO TAX
ing over the added duties Of the ONCE
OF chief justice because he has only
about IL months before reaching the re-
tirement age himself. They viii point
out that Justice Stafford has served
nearly az years on the District bench
and Is the senior Republican member Of
that tribunal and has the respect and
affection OF the bar generally because Of
his legal ability.
The naming Of the committee is in
fuFtherance OF q resolution passed at
q recent meeting Of the Bar AsSocia-
ton. Alexander H. Bell, ST., who has
been named as chairman, viii shortly
call meeting of the committee and
VIII arrange to call on Attorney General
Mitchell and President Hoover. Other
members Of the committee include j. @.
Flannery, George e. Sullivan, w.
Gwynn Gardiner, John e. Laskey,
Simon Lyon, G. r. r. Ogilby, Jesse 6.
Adkins, Benjamin s. Minor, William c.
sullivan, James 8. Eashy-Smith and
Julius ]. Peyser.
Chief Justice Mccoy has not an
nounced his determination TO retire and
the resolution Is framed to read "if and
when he shall retire from or resign
from the judicial position"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
NEW D|ST|LLER|ES
TOBE AUTHORIZED
Pennsylvania and Maryland
Plants as Well as Three in
Kentucky Planned.

With three Kentucky distilleries al
most ready for operation to manufac-
ture bourbon medicinal whisky, it was
learned today that the Prohibition
Bureau soon will grant permits for
operation of some distilleries in Penn
sylvania and Maryland for the manu-
faeture Of rye whisky.
Progress in reconditioning the dis
tilleries in Kentucky, which have been
closed down since the advent OF pro-
hibition, has been rapid according to
reports to prohibition hearquarters, and
the first new legitimate corn whisky
soon will be in process there.
When the permits for the Eastern
plants will be issued has not been de-
cided definitely, but it was learned
that they are expected TO be signed
within q short time. The three Ken
lucky distilleries which are to turn out
the amount of bourbon whisky con-
sidered by the Government to be neces-
sary for supplying the legitimate medi-
cinal trade are the Glenmore Distillery,
at Owensboro; American Medicinal
Spirits Co.. louisville, and Frankfort
Disttilery Co., Louisville. They were
named some time ago as the Western
plants for manufacture Of bourbon
whisky.
The new whisky under regulations
Of the Government must be aged four
years In wood before it complies with
the standards Of the United States
Pharmaeopoeia, and can be bottled IN
bond,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14

filled with the greatest interest in this
enterprise"
Bishop Woods highly praised the de-
velopment Of evangelic ministry and
spoke Of the great interest in its behalf
by the Church of England.
While 1t was apparent that the young
er generation Is impatient of authority,
they usually heed the authority Of men
OF deep conviction and experience, he
said. The training of such leaders in
the ministry, he said, is the aim Of the
College of Preachers.
His first official act following his cleo
ton, was to appoint the Right rev.
Hugh L. BurleSon, missionary bishop of
South Dakota, as his assessor, or assist
ant, q position which he himself held
under Bishop Murray. Bishop Burle-
son, UP to the sixteenth ballot, was one
of the leading nominees In yesterdays
election.
The new presiding bishop Is said to be
hearty supporter Of world peace and
prohibition.
Tomorrow will see the start of the
first conference to be held entirely
within Its walls, when group Of prom.
inent clergy and religious leaders viii
meet to offer advice regarding the pol.
| ICY and curriculum Of the initial ses-
sion. The Bishop Of winchester win be
one Of the speakers OF this mesting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
ARNOLD EXPLAINS
ORION FLORIDA
Reiterates That State Con-
tributed $2,05o to Taxpay-
ers' Association.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
J. A. Arnold, manager Of the Amer
lean Taxpayers Association, who has
answered more questions from the SEN
ate lobby committee than any other
witness, was kept ON the stand only q
brief period today, being followed Dy
Roval b. Mead, treasurer Of the Domes-
tic sugar Producers Association ana
vice president of the Hawaiian sugar
Planters Association.
Before Arnold was excused, however,
he reiterated that the State OF r1orAca
had contributed $4,000 to his organiza-
tion and introduced the copy OF
check by Ernest Amos Florida con-
tFoller.
had said ct . previous neerlns tnst w w
state had contributed money 70 the
Taxpayers Association.
Mead Outlines Work.
Arnold also showed the committee
the copy Of o journal OF the Florloa
Senate dated May 81, 1928. which sac
the governor had appointed q conmlt-
tee to appear before the House ways
and means to advocate repeaA OF the
Federal inheritance tax.
The journal said that the National
Council Of State Legislators had adj
Vanced money for expenses OF the dele
CATION on condition that 1t be relm-
hursed.
Joint offices are maintained in Wash
ington for the legislators council, the
Taxpayers League and the Soutnern
Tariff Association Of which Arnold Is
also general manager.
Outlining his work, Mead said he has
appeared before the House ways ana
means committee In 1921 on behalf OF
q protective tariff on sugar, and added
he also might have called on Senator
Smoot of Utah, chairman Of the Sen
ate finance committee.
Fails 10 Get Boats.
In the same year, he continued, he
endeavored to get boats from the Ship
ping Board to transport laborers from
Porto Ricco and the Philippine Islands
TO Hawaii to work in the sugar fields.
The effort was unsuccessful, he added.
The witness testified he received a
salary of $4,000 yearly and could draw
up to $4,000 for personal expenses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
Mellon, Laughingly,
Denies He Is Helping
Buy Standard Stock
ny the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
Secretary Mellon laughingly dug
up an old story today to deny
that interests with which he Is
associated in Pittsburgh made
the bid in New York yesterday
for 1000, 900 shares of Standard
Oil of New Jersey stock at $50 q
share.
At the Secretary's press con-
ference, he was told that reports
said that the bid came from
Pittsburgh and that 1t had been
pointed out that no one there
except those with whom he has
been associated could have
handled such q large lot of stock.
The Secretary laughed and re-
piled that he would have to
repeat the old story.
IAN old darby" Secretary
Mellon said, was asked II he
could change q s1o0 bill, and
replied, No, sub. But thank you
for de compliment.
And that" said the Secretary,
"is my position in regard to the
report"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14

Continued From First Page.)
that the necessary financial relief could
be obtained in other ways, in particular
by q merger Of the transportation COM
panies of the District, and has referred
TO such merger as now authorized by
law.
Valuation Method Is Cited.
"The value Of the company's property
as proven in the fare hearing was the
value affixed by the Court Of Appeals of
the District Of Columbia, the court OF
last resort, as of January /, 1925, this
value being brought UP to January /,
1929, by the same methods which were
used and approved by the courts in
fixing the value as OF January !, 1925.
"The commission calls attention to
certain errors in accounting practice.
Testimony disclosed minor errors in ac-
counting, amounting to approximately
SOL ,227 The total value Of all Of the
items questioned by the commission
during the hearings, but concerning
which no proof was offered showing
them TO be in error, amounted to
approximately $294,234. These two
amounts are insignificant in comparison
with the total proved value of $780,
900, and rs was shown, the company in
the year 1898 would have earned only
3.57 per cent on its value had all of the
corrections indicated by the questions
of the commission beenA made, an
amount so far under reasonable return
as to admit of no question.
with respect to the question Of q
merger OF the companies and the pos
sibiIity of obtaining the needed relief
through that means, the company would
call attention to the fact that no merger
Is ct present authorized by law unless
and until its detailed terms have been
approved by Congress. The two COM
panies have taken every step permitted
by law to bring about this desired end.
They executed an agreement which was
approved by their stockholders, by the
Public Utilities Commission and SUBJ
mitted by the commission to Congress.
Although this was done over 18 months
ago, Congress neither approved nor re-
jeeted the agreement, nor did 1t indicate
the terms OF a merger, which would be
approved by 1t.
Gives Merger Stand.
Under these circumstances, 1t can
not be said that q corporate merger
Is now authorized by law or that the
two companies have In their own hands
they complain.
"Sinoe the agreement between the
companies has expired, and new legis-
lation Is necessary, the Capital Trac-
ton Co. is willing to negotiate o new
merger agreement. which may be ac-
ceptable To the commission, as now
constituted, and to Congress,
dent 81 the Capital Traction Co., Is
chairman Of the board Of directors. The
other members are: President Hanna,
! Il. J. Stellwagen, John NJ. Perry, John
o. IArcoEmbe, o. @. Glover, 1r.s and @.
Thomas Dunlop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
JEWELS ARE STOLEN.

CHICAGO, November II (F9.-Fash-
ionabie North Shores losses in recent
weeks through theft of jewels, furS
and other valuables amounted today to
near the $4,000 mark.
Jewelry valued at $4,000 was taken
from the Glencoe home of John r.
Montgomery, former president of the
Chicago Bar Association, last night
while Mrs. Montgomery was entertain
ing guests at dinner,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14

The traditional peach bloom complex
ion OF the Irish girl Is to be offered TO
her sisters In other Countries So DE-
clares well known soap manufactures.
who is testing the e1ects q new soap
water and the concentrated essence Of
bog bloom, together with . splash ."
anft irish yaiu~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
Forced Down in Fog, Pilot Safe.

CLEVELAND, November II @.-
Pilot Robert p. Hopkins, flying the night
air mail from Chicago to Cleveland,
made o forced landing In, Edgewater
Park early today, after circling over the
city nearly an hour hunting for the fog
hidden municipal airport. He escaped
unframed and damage to the plane was
negligible. Hopkins said he was con-
sidermg stepping out in his parachute
guided by the lights Of Edgewater Drive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
BAND CONCERT.

BY the United States Soldiers Home
Band Orchestra at Stanley Hall this
afternoon at $50 o'clock. John S. M.
zimmerman, bandmaster; Anton
Pointner, assistant leader.
March, "Sons of New Zealand" Lithgow
overture, "Fhe Hand Of Fellowship"
Bigge
Entr'acte---
"At the Fireplace. .........J Jansen
"a Shy CoQuette'' ...,..,.... Grant
Exec rpts from the musical comedy.
sunny" ........... Kern
Fox-trot popular, SLEEPY Babe. Lyman
Waltz song. THE Coquette". 1nTlia
Finale, "Lasses Candym. ....., Hoeca
"stAE apanEleA 1annaK -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
Rockets May Start Planes.

Experiments In starting airplanes and
seaplanes with rockets are said to be
proving successful in Germany. The
rockets will not propel the planes except
at the take-oh. after which the regular
power will be used. The rocket auxiliary
propulsion is intended to reduce the run
before the take-oR and to aid the planes
to rise regardless of the load.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
MELONS TAX CUT
WINS APPROVAL OF
CONGRESS LEADERS

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
CAPITAL TRACTION
TO APPEAL DENIAL
OF FARE INCREASE

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