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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-12-22
The growing popularity of American

The growing popularity of American
corn in all parts Of the world is illus
trated by the November statement OF
exports of breadstuffs, just issued by
the Treasury Bureau OF Staff, tics. II
shows a larger quantity of corn ex-
ported in the eleventh months ending
with November, 1899, than in the
corresponding months of any prcc d.
ing year, and at higher rate PEI
bushel than in any year since 1895.
The total exports of corn in the elev-
en- months ending with November
1899, were 1856, 1872, $50 bushels, val
ned at $74,72,127, while in the cor.
responding months OF last year, the
1875, 284, $40 bushels exported only
brought sos, $751; the average ex
port price in the eleven months o. 1895
being 40 cents per bushel, against 81
cents in 1898, and 81 cents in the cor
responding months OF 1879.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-12-22

Financial reasons at least, should
prevent Italy from pulling down its
histo ic streets AID famous monu-
ments. Commentator Bodio, a dis
tinguished Italian statist, has figured
000 day fro II tourists, the bulk Of
whom are Americans. That means
that her unsanitary old streets are
worth to her 10000, 900 per annum,
for certainly the most beautiful model
up-to-date building municipal coun-
Gil could construct would not COM
pensate the average tourist for the
loss OF, say, asingle one of the threat
ened houses Of Old Florence.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-12-22

If it be true that an English florist
has grown sweet pea vines from sweet
peas found in an Egyptian mummy
sase of over 1000 years ago, the poets
as we'll as market gardeners should
lake the matter up. For the philoso-
piers, too, it would not be without
point. A vital principle that sur
rived so long and could bring us "deli-
rate p nix and white blossoms" in this
fay and generation gives poor human
lty pause. But the poets? Will they
not see the dusky Egyptian princess
dying loye-lorn in her splendid isola-
ton, begging that seed pods Of the
flower she loved to gather by the
Nile, and spray of which he gave
her when he rode away to the South
Ia that fatal expedition to the Soudan,
should be with her in her rock -hewn
sepulchro? And they are riding South
ito death in the Soudan today.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-12-22

It IS one hundred years ago since
Pestalozzi started at Stanz, by the
Lake of Lucerne, the first public in
stitution of which the modern kinder.
garten schools are the successors.
Pestalozzi had made a previous ven-
ture in the same direction by teaching
a number of poor children at his own
house; but that effort failed from
causes which had nothing 70 do with
the merits of this method, and it was
in 1899 that he started the idea sue
cessfully. Some years later he was
visited by Froebel, whose name ha,
be ONE associated with the system,
which is founded upon the basic law,
of the great school of nature.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-12-22

The action OF thu farmers of
Troupe county in det Imining upon a
business organization for tho coming
year is upon the right line, and if
generally followed will place our
agriculturists in position to tax
csre of themselves. says the Allan a
Constitution. The cause of the farm
ers of the south must be committed
to each community. each one for it.
self adopting policy of freedom from
debt, avoidance of heavy guano pur-
chases, the raising of abundant food
supplies, and the pitching of a cotton
crop on the line of making it the sur
plus production, which they can s. II
or not, just as fancy leads them. With
our farmers so circumstance. they
would bs in position to disregard
market manipulations and bogus esti-
mates. When the speculator needed
their cotton he would have to go after
1t, with no certainty of getting it even
then, unless he talked right. With
such action on part of each community
the aggregate OF the whole county
would be safe. The people of Troupe
have always been both progressive and
conservative, husbanding their re-
sources prudsntly and never permitting
themselves to be placed in a position
where they could bs driven into mar
ket against their will. In the market
of the present year they have been able
to get the best prices because they were
in position to wait and choose their
time.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-12-22

The sanitary value of trees is a mat
ter which has been too little regarded.
All forms OF vegetation play more OF
less important part in tempering the
extremes of climate, but the service
performed by trees is by far the most
efficient. Their leaves present vast
area of surface 10 the air, while the
tree itself occupies little ground space.
With the destruction of forests have
come marked changes in climate. The
winte s have grown colder, the sum.
mers hotter Streams which once
flowed evenly are now transformed in
a few hours from trickling rills tc
raging torrents. The springs which
feed them have gone dry. The earth
not sheltered by trees is more deeply
frozen in winter and more parched in
suslmer. With the extremes of eli
mate new and danger aus diseases have
appeared in localities heretofore noted
for their healthfulness The lost trees
cannot, of course, be recalled, but by
planting others in their places and by
preserving thos which have so far es.
caped destruction, a real and impor,
tant service may be rendered to the
public health and the public welfare.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-12-22

Mr.. Smith, of Kentucky. has intro
duced bill in the house OF representa-
tives for the improvement of Salt river.
He urges an appropriation of $175, 900
for that purpose. Probably his aim is
to have it in proper shape for naviga-
ton next November.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-12-22

The eighteenth anniversary of the
Arkansas Gazette was celebrated by
the issuance of splendid souvenir
edition giving succinct history OF
that ancient newspaper, together with
much valuable information relative to
the state ami city. The illustrations
are exceptionally excellent.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-12-22

The latest government estimate of
5000, 900 bales for TIE present cotton
crop is another polite way of informing
Mr.. Nell that he has been careless in
handling tho truth.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-12-22

Joe Bailey's idea seems to be that
too many jobs are just as much of a
bar to seat in congress as two many
wives, hence he will renew his old fight
on Gener | Wheeler.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-12-22

For laughing IN Chicago court
room the other day, during criminal
trial, yo1ng woman was sentence
TO Imprisonment in Jail for two hours.
The Judge who imposed that penalty
must be awfully overstocked with ju-
dicial dignity
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-12-22

Why not rid congress of all the Nor
mons 3-Summit Sentinel. If the above
suggestion were carried out, it might
leave congress without a quorum.
From current reports. the senate as we'll
as the house would lose in member
ship.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-12-22

On the heels of the Presidents con-
demnation of lynch law. Kentucky
mob burned negro to the stake msre-
" to assure Mr.. Mckinley that no hard
feelings were entertained.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-12-22
MOBILE, JACKSON & KANSAS CITY 4. R.

All regular have the right of track over rains OF sam
classm moving the opposite direction
land and mail Daily except ounoays'
3 nd 4-Passenger Sundays only
and Freight Daily except sundays
Stations.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1899-11-30
THE LOSSES Al BEACON HILL.
CnsunIties In Gen. HiIdynrd's sOrtie
Out of EstcOurt.

Durham, Natal. Nov 26.-The latest
reports of Gen. Hildyard's losses at
the Beacon Hill engagement show that
Is men were killed and ~ wounded.
The West Yorkshire regiment suf-
fered heavily. Maj. Hobbs was cap.
tured and several are missing.
Dispatches from President Kruger
and Gen. JoubeTt found on Bocr
prisoncr), said the Boer losses at Bel
mont were ten men killed and 40
wounded. 1t added, in order to reas-
sure the burghers, that it had been
deemed necessary to fall back on War
renton.
A pigeon message from Colonies
Hamilton and Duff, at Ladysmith, un-
dated, reports all well.
Another naval contingent from the
British first class cruiser Terrible,
with two ~ inch guns, has started for
the front.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1899-11-30
DISPATCH FROM GEN. BULLEH.
Gen. HiIdynrd's Successful sortIc
From EstcOurt Commended.

London, Nov. 27.-The war office has
received the following dispatch from
Gen. Butler, dated Pietermaritzburg,
Sunday, November 20:
"Hildyard, from Estcourt, made a
successful attack, November 20. with
three battalions, one field battery, q
naval gun, and 700 mounted troops,
OH the enemy occupying Beacon Hill,
which dominates William Grange. and
had interrupted his communication.
As result of the operations, the enc.
my is retiring, and the railway and
telegraph lines have been restored be-
tween Estcourt and Weston.
Our loss was about IA killed and
so wounded.
"Hildyard has advanced to a posi-
ton near Frere, as he hopes to cut OFF
the enemy, who is believed TO be re-
firing on Colenso, via Weenen.
Barton, from Weston, has advanced
TO Estcourt.
AS soon as communication is re-
stored | will telegraph particulars. So
far as | can make out, the operation
is one for which Hildyard and the
troops deserve much credit. The rail-
way is now open to Frere."
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1899-11-30
TIE SAMOAN AGREEMENT.
The United States Declines to Accept
the Agreement of England
and Germany.
THERE IS REALLY NO SERIOUS HITCH.
Il Relates simply to Minor Matters.
pnd n Draft of u Treuty Has Been
Prepared at Washington, which
VIII he Submitted to the Other
Powers for Acceptance.

Washington. Nov. 27.-The United
States has decided to accept the agree
ment as to the disposition of the
Samoan islands reached by Great
Britain and Germany. 1t was possibly
the leaking out of some information TO
this effect that gave rise to the report
circulated in European capitals, re-
Gently, of the development of a serious
hitch in the negotiations.
AS matter of fact, there is no seri-
GUS hitch, and the reasons which in
fucnced the state department here in
rejecting the British-German arrange
nicnt, when il was submitted for APP
proyal, related entirely to minor mat
tiers and touched rather upon the form
than the substance Of the arrange
ment. Having rejected the tentative
treaty submitted 10y the other two
powers, our government has, in turn,
and at the instance of the other par
ties, prepared and submitted "A draft of
a treaty which it is hoped will be ac-
ceptuble to all three powers. This is
now before the foreign Offices at Lon
don and Berlin for consideration, and
il is confidently believed here that il
will receive unanimous approval. not
differing in principle hs already stat
ed. from the original project.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1899-11-30
CONSTITUTE A STATE OF WAR.
the Fact that n state of Actual
War Exists In Africa.

Washington, Nov. 27.-The British
ambassador, Lord Pauncefote, has in
formed the secretary of state, in view
of doubt which appeared TO exist
whether her majesty's government rec
ogrize that the hpstiities now in
course of progress in South Africa con-
stitute a state of war between Great
Britain and the two South African re-
publics, he has been directed by the
marquis of Salisbury TO inform the
secretary Of state, AZ an act of cour-
tesy, that the South African republic
and the Orange Free State. having de-
clared war against her majesty, the
queen, and having invaded the British
colonies of the Cape and Natal, a state
Of war has actually existed since the
18th of October between England and
the South African republic and the
Orange Free State.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1899-11-30
PITCAIRN ISLANDERS.
News Brought From the Descendants
of the Bounty MutIneers by
British Vessel.

Philadelphia, Nov. 27.-The British
ship Centurion, Capt. Collins, has ar
rived at this port and brings the first
news received for long time from
Pitcairn island. in the South Pacific
ocean, where reside the descendants of
the mutineers of the ship Bounty in
1850.
Capt. Collins says there are at pres
ent about 1870 persons on the island,
nearly all of whom are women, the
men and boys as a rule having sought
work on passing vessels or whalers.
According to Capt. Collins nobody on
the island INDUCES in intoXicants, TO-
bacco or profanity. There are no cat
tie on this lonely spot, but goats are
plentiful. The main paths are attrac-
lively bordered with orange groves and
palm trees.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1899-11-30
LATER FROM GEN. OTIS.
Bulk of the spanish and American
Prisoners Are ut Dnngued.

Washington, Nov. 27-Later in the
day the following dispatch was re-
ceiyed from Gen. Otis:
The Oregon landed marines at Nigan
yesterday. Ioung's column was at
NainOgpacan, 20 miles north of San
Fernando, on 23d, from which point it
passed north into the mountains
Troops will relieve the marines ut
Nigum ON the goth. The bulk of the
Spanish and American prisoners are
report ted at Bangued, 20 miles east of
Nigan. Wheaton, AT San Fabian, just
reports the capture of 70 more rifles,
SLIGO in money; also that he has been
obliged to take the mother and son of
Aguinaldo under guard at Fabian 10
prevent their murder by natives.
They will be sent here the first op-
pCrunity and delivered to friends. Ma
tiycs in the vicinity of Bayonbong,
Nuesta and Niscaya are Offering their
services to drive out the insurgents
there.
Reports from Zamboanga says the
Insurgents surrendered their heavy arr
tillery to the navy, and since have sur
rendeled TO Nichols, commanding u
battalion of the Twenty-third infan-
try, 179 rifles; one Nordenfelt and four
rccch-loading cannon. Order has
been restored in the town and vicinity.
About eighty Tagolos are scattered in
the mountains.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1899-11-30
ERIE TELEPHONE SYSTEM.
Enort 10 be Made 10 Extend IL to
Forty-Five More Cities of
the Country.

Chicago, Nov. 27.-Officers of the
Erie telephone system, which claims
100000 subscribers, distributed
throughout Arkansas, Texas, Mime
sofa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio and
the Dakotas, met here. President
Charles j. Glidden. Nice-Presidents j.
+. McKinstrcy and IL. j. Pettengill,
and members of most of sthe state
branches, were present. Plans for in
creasing the membership to 100000
were discussed, and it was asserted
that arrangements mad been made for
the erection or leasing of As new tele-
phone exchange buildings in As cities
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1899-11-30
WARRANTS OF ATTACHMENT.
The Courts Getting After the
"FrEnkIin syndicate" of Brooklyn
-PInintins Mostly women.

New York. Nov. 27.-Justice Book
staver, in special term of the supreme
court, signed 36 warrants of attach
mcnt against VIM. T.. Miller and the
Franklin syndicate" of Brooklyn.
These attachments were the forerun-
Iers of over 1000 attachments which
will be applied for as soon as the pa
pers cal. be prepared. The amounts in
the cases in which attachments We're
granted range from so to $3.50, total
being S4,47O. The majority of the
plaintiffs are women.
Judge Wimot NJ. Smith, of the SUI
preme court, Brooklyn, appointed
Hubert c. Taylor. a former city treas
urer of Brooklyn. receiver for the
Franklin Sydicate."
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1899-11-30
SITUATION SUMMARIZED.
Gen. Otis Cables the War Depart
ment a Summary of the Phil
ippine Situation.
DISSATISFACTION GOING ON RAPIDLY.
Gen. Young SIN Camping on Aguin.
nIdo's Trail. ana Being Enthu-
siarticalIy Welcomed by the In
habitants-Insurge south of
Manila Disbanding.

Washington, Nov. 27.-Gen. Otis re-
ports the situation N the Philippines
in the following dispatch to the war
department:
Manila, Nov. 27.--The steamer from
San Fabian. yesterday brought rs
Spa nish prisoners, $4,000 of insur-
gent government money and other
property captured by Lawton's troops,
near Tayug on the gath. Wheaton's
troops, with Fowler's company of the
Tbirty-third, drove the enemy west
ward from Mangalaren few miles
southwest of Dagupan, and captured
thrce-inch muzzle loading guns, II ri
fles. 1000 rounds of Maxim cartridges,
1000 sharpnel, 500 pounds of powder
and other prisoners, also 81 Spanish
and seven American prisoners. Bell,
with the Thirty-siNth infantry, is in
pursuit. and will march down the west
ern Luzon coast. Indications are that
two or three bodies of insurgent
troops. numbering probably 800 or
more men each, are in the mountains
west of the railroad, and can be readily
handled by Macarthur. They have the
bulk of the insurgent artillery, all of
which will be captured unless buried.
Camping on AguinnIdo's Trail.
Nourg is still in pursuit of ACuin-
aldo, who is heading for Banned, few
miles east of VICAR; Young. with cav
airy and scouts. is followed by bat
talon of the Thirty-third and by the
balarce of battalion of the Twenty
second. Two battalions of the Thirty
third ere en- route for Nigan by the
military post road. Young's reception
by the inhabitants is enthusiastic:
they give all aid possible. Aguinaldo
has collected more than 1000 of his
troops at the north. Probably most of
them will desert him. a number of
small detachIrents of insurgent troops
throughout the country north of Ma
Mia have been captured, and the in
habitants manifest gratitude for their
deliverance. Indications are that in
surgent force south of Manila is disin-
tegrating and the troops going 10 their
homes. Reports from the southern is
lands are favorable. The Xamboanga
insurgents surrendered TO our forces
and no trouble is anticipated there"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1899-11-30
REAL BRITISH VICTORY.
Gen. Lord Methuen Can Claim the
Honor of the First British
Victory of the War.
FOUGHT AND DIDN'T HAVE TO FALL BACK.
stubborn Resistance to His Adj
vancc-BeIicved to he Pushing
Forward After the Fight at Gras
Pan on Saturday.

London, Nov. 27.--To Gen. Methuen
It appears belongs the honor of the
first real British victory of the pres
ent war, as Belmont was the first bat
tie after which the British advanced
instead of retreating The fact that
Gen. Methuen was forced to fight IA
second pitched battle near the scene of
the first shows the Beers were not de-
soralized at Belmont, but quickly raj
lied and, with undated courage met
the splendid assault of the British
naval brigade at Gras Pan. The OK
cellent military qualities displayed by
the Beers in these two fights were no
doubt partially derived from the
training of commandant Albrecht, "a
former officer of the Austrian army.
Fifty Miles From Kimberley.
Presumably Gen. Methuen has al
ready resumed his march northward.
He was, when last heard from, still
nearly fifty miles from Kimberley, and
doubtless an action will have TO he
fought at Modder River before "Dia-
mCndopolis" is relieved. There is
H''liI' ibibi as w WHAT IL lhtduA III Aht
statement that the Beers are falling
back on Warrenton, which is 80 miles
north OF Kimberley, unless the dis
patches was intended to fall into Brit
ish haLds in the hope of misleading
Gen. Metheun. The latter. however,
is said TO be far too cautious to he
caught by such a trick, and. it is said.
it can be confidently Anticipated thnt
his column will sweep steadily for
ward in spite of the determined resist
epce hc will meet with.
Misuse of the White Flag.
The conclusion must be accepted
However, reluctantly that the Beers
are deliberate in their misuse of white
flags.
On top of Gen. Methuen's warning.
and other evidence, comes the state
mcnt of Correspondent Knight, who
has arrived at Cape Town. wounded.
He says he accompanied detachment
of the Northampton regiment when a
force of Beers, 300 yards distant and
surrounded, displayed white flag.
The officer commanding the Northamp-
tons then ordered his men TO rise,
when the Beers deliberately volleyed,
wounding Knight and others.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1899-11-30
DEWEY DAY IN CHICAGO MAY 1
Admiral Dewey VIII Celebrate the
Anniversary of the Battle of
Manila bay In Chicago.

Chicago, Nov. 27.-Admiral Dewey
has accepted the invitation to visit Chi
cago May l, next year, the following
etter having been received from him
by the committee:
Washington, Nov. 25, 1899.
To Martin b. Madden, Esq, Vice
Chairman of Committee, Chicago, ILL.,
Dear Sir: Acknowledging the receipt
of your letter of the 23d inst, asking
that the date for my visit to Chicago
be fixed for May l, 1900, | have the
honor to state that this date will be
agreeable to me.
Very truly yours.
GEORGE DEWEY.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1899-11-30
France Counting Troubles.

London, Nov. 27.--The course pur-
sued lntely by the yellow French press
in caricaturing, sometimes indecently,
Queen Victoria, has thrown the British
public into a rage, and threats are
openly made of boycotting the Paris
exposition if it is persisted in. The
people say: "You may attack our poll
CIV, but hands off our queen"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1899-11-30
MANGALAREN EVACUATED.
Seven American and Ninety-FOur
spanish Prisoners Escaped.

IriHouers
Manila, Nov. %, 1880 a. m.-The in
surgents have evacuated Mangalaren.
province of Pnngasana, leaving seven
American and "a Spanish prisoners.
who escaped in the confusion of the
Filipino retreat. The Americans are
p. j. Green and George Powers, of the
battleship Oregon; Thomas Edwards
and Charles Bird, of the Sixteenth in
fantry; Henry w. James, of the
Twelfth infantry; John Desmond, of
the signal corps, and i. II. Huber, Of
loves scouts. They report that two
Americans were unable to escape, and
are with the insurgents. They are
David Scott, of the Twenty-fourth in
fantry, and VIM. Sherry, of the hos
pita corps. Four deserters are with
the Filipinos, Howard, Martin and
Ford, of the Californians, and Watts,
whose former regiment is unknown.
serving with the Insurgents.
the insurgents. lie is "A captain of ar
tillery.
Col. Bell, of the Thirty.fourth volun-
teers, arrived ut Mangalaren last even
ing, after n hard march and fording
the Argo. lie found that Fowler's
campany of the Thirty-third had oc-
cupied the town for two days. The
insurgents, Gen. Alejandrino com
manding. retreated 10 the mountains
behind the town, short OF food and am
munition. Beside this his men wer'
deserving. and six cannon, which the
insurgents were DRAGGING, impeded
their march.