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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-06-21

1t must be drsadfully expensive to
use long distance telephone in France,
as the people are so polite it would take
all the time for compliments.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-06-21

Somebody has Estimated that there are
fewer than twenty good poets in the
United States. But, then, that was nc
difficult thing to do.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-06-21

[ 1t is said to have cost the late Queen
Victoria $500 year to pay bounties to
women who gave birth to triplets. Each
triplet receives S..
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-06-21

Coming event, cast their shadows be-
fore Husbands and fathers will be in
terested in the announcement that TO-
900 seal skins from the north have ar.
rived in the United States
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-06-21

Britons are advised in London paper
to study Americas movements" in f.
nancial and industrial matters. They
will have to be satisfied with a rear
v;eu,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
OLNeYvILLe.

There is missing from olneyville square
a well known matchmaker, and from su-
other part of the annexed district there
Is missing young woman. The wife and
daughter OF the missing matchmaker be-
lieve the couple could bc found in the
same town
All connected with the AFFAIRS have I'm
the past been held tn high esteem. \ few
daNs ago tie matchmaker tolu his family
that business was pocr aud he had decid.
ed to give up his shop,
He took AL OF the goods IN his store 20
his home and thcn tackled card to the
door of his shop. announcing the fact
that those who had left clocks. watches.
etc., 20 have repaired could find them at
certain address The matchmaker =
wife says that that r. the Inst she has
heard of him. 1hc MISSING man has a
daughter about as old ~ the young wo-
man who IL missing
The funeral OF Mrs Mamie Riley. sister
OF the late Sadi. aud Neiie Gallagher
ua- solomnized In So Johns church yes
tcrday morning. The church heinz hned
Additional electric lishts acre put Into
commission ON "beer' lfill laHt evening
Father Brown Of Sc Anthony's parish
has returned from his iD-dsvs vacation
looking much improved IN health.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15

New Administer, New Wilton
Velvets, New Savoncfies, New
Bigelow Administers. New Royal
Niltons In all the latest styles
and colors, from si.25 To $500
the yard. All private patterns.
Oriental Rugs IN small sizes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
PIERCED
CHIN WITH
A CHARM.
Prisoner Thinks He Gan Protect
Himself Against Poison Takes
Only Morphine and Water.

New York, March 15.-Frank Wills.
prisoner. charged with burglary In Mas
sau county and being held in the Queens
County Jail. is said 10 be insane and for
three weeks has been starving himself.
He became violent yesterday and District
Attorney Merrill was notified. lie will
cause a commissioner 10 examine the
prisoner and pending this will cause him
to be moved today 10 hospital as a sick
patient.
Wills three weeks ago declared the au-
thorities were trying TO poison him and
refused food altogether lie drinks water
and takes as mach morphine. TO which
will allow him.
When the guards were making a tour
OF inspection yesterday they found Wills
In his cell with his shirt front stained
with blood. From his chin dangled a cord.
TO one end OF which hung a large darn
ing needle and from the other end was
suspended n small cross made Of tin foil
taken from "A tobacco wrapper.
The cross had been twisted out OF the
foil and was well made. The dragging OF
made a considerable wound.
wills told Warden Warren Ashmead
that the needle and cross would act as
charm which would prevent his being
poisoned. DIR. PIatt. the jail physician,
cut the cord. drew 1t out and dressed the
wound.
Wills tried to resist, hut was too weak,
and broke down bemoaning his fate, say
ing that the charm having been removed
he would be poisoned. lie is now being
watched constantly lest he try 10 Kill
himself.
Wills was arrested at Massapeaua last
December. He had entered the house OF
Mrs. Coleman Williams early in the night
and packed up lot OF silverware and
clothing ready 10 carry away.
There was no one at home, but instead
of departing with his booty he went TO
the best room In the house. laid himself
between the blankets and went TO sleep.
He took a portion OF his favorite drug
and did not wake up until a constable
aroused him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15

to me without promises and pledges of
any kind"
DEPEw FOR STATE DEPARTMENT.
Then Gen. Harrison burst into tears.
declined all the offices or the ground that
my prominence IA railroad matters might
inject an additional obstacle to his re-
election
Gen Harrison hoiv repudiated the sug-
gestion and said he would assume any re-
sponsibility that III might entail When !
persisted. he said:
'rll fill the place temporarily. but II
am reelected YOU are to be secretary of
state
TO this arrangement I gladly assented.
Probably no president up TO that time
had ever gone into the details and direct
ed the administration OF every depart
ment OF the government az did President
Harrison.
His tremendous industry, his lawyer
habit OF assimiating and digesting de-
tails. and his imperious Judgment upon all
matters Affecting hts administration made
him practically foreign minister. attorney
general and the quick arhiter IN the diff
ficulties In each OF the other ministries
He had the unusual training at the un.
equalled bar of a state famous for its
great lawyers.
Ills skill. AS a POLITICAL LEADER
As political leader OF common
wealth where his party was IN the minor
ity, except AS Il might be put TO the front
by adroit strategy, Mr.. Harrison always
administered those duties witch prepared
for campaigns, and gallantIy led his
forces into battle.
Cen. Harrison WAS the result OF an
herodity OF patriots, statesmen and sol
diers which has been the lot OF few men
IN our country. From the Judge who sent
Charles T. TO the scaffold with a Puritan
conscience TO the signing of the Declara-
ton of independence and then TO the hero
ot the Battle OF Tippecanoe. all the quail
tiles which made up these progenitors
were united nj Benjamin Harrison
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
TO Be WIDENED.
South Main Street improvement
Is to Be Recommended.

The committee on highways of the city
council has practically decided to rec
ommend 10 the council plan to widen
South Main street. The plan under con-
sideration provides that the jog at Pio-
neer street shall be taken out OF South
Main street by a tspering off process for
"a short distance.
This would take n triangular piece OF
land for the widening OF the street on
the east side and the remainder OF the
land needed would all be taken on the
west side.
The city engineer has prepared an es-
innate OF the cost. lie figures It at $751;
600. "lu making UP the estimate" said
Mr.. Clapp, II took the assessors valua-
tion. and in some cases doubled IL, be-
cause We all know that when the city
wants ltyid the assessors valuation is
considered low
THE committee will no doubt consider
the estimate very low hut l have tried
To make reasonable allowance by adding
10 the assessed valuation what would
seem 90 he sufficient TO meet the demands
or the property owners.
with others l have been over the en-
tire property. and unless an exorbitant
price is asked for some of the buildings.
I believe the estimate VIII cover the
cost"
The city engineers plan is for a eo-foot
highway from Pioneer street 10 Transit
street II the highway Is widened be-
tween those streets IL would admit OF a
double track almost al the way from
Crawford street, which would practically
mean n double road from Tockwotton
street 10 Market square.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
Says He Will Rank as One of
the Nations Greatest Executives.
Some Personal "reminiscences.

Washington. March 15--rhe following
Chapncey NJ. Depew Of New York. ON the
death OF General and former President
Harrison:
Gen. Harrison will rank as one OF our
greatest presidents. This has always been
a lawyers government. and for president
in Gen. Harrison we had one of the great
est lawyers OF the country.
He became unpopular during the time
he was president by reason OF his man
ner and methods OF meeting applicants
Sor offices. This was not because ne was
deficient In feeling or sentiment. lie had
both.
so much has been said during his term
ns president and since OF his codness OF
heart that 1t may not be improper to mar
rate a little personal incident
In 1855 was a candidate for president.
receiving 20 votes. while Gen. Harrison
had only the vote Of his state The feel
ing against railroad men was so strong
IN some OF the Western states that
withdrew.
II was understood I'm the convention
that the Republican candidate could be
snrcessful without New York 1t then be-
came question as TO which contestant
the vots Of New York would so after it's
contestant was withdrawn.
NEW YORK FOR HARRISON.
- was both dclegate-at-large and
x.y,~tr,,,..,, 40 tl,1 lat..,,,to., ,~,,. =, t,,
ner to the delegation The matter was
thoroughly canvassed and my own choice
was cmpbatIcaily Gen. Harrison. but
had never met him
The reasons ! presented IN his behalf
were that be came from q doubtful state:
he had an excellent war record. and as
The leader OF the bar IN his own state, IL
would compel recognition, nnd last
thar being grandson of "rippccanoc'
there WAS sufficient sentiment of the
'hafd-cidcr campaign 10 give new zest
~ the raee,
oFFEBED EVERY PLACE.
'1he New York delegation voted to
support me, and that nomina ted him lie
offered me every place In his cabinet ex-
cept secretary of state. which he had
promised IA Blaine. declined them all
s"When the convention met al Minne-
apolis be sent Senator Hiscock 20 me TO
know II would take charge OF his can
vass. The sentiment regarding tho re-
Doinina ti0n OF Cen. Harrison Was divided.
bnt coAstnted. and after a hard fight he
was renoiniilated.
Blaipe. ~ secretary OF state. resigned.
Mr.. Harrison invited me To come to
Washington and formally rendered me
the place az secretary of state lie made
various complimentary mentions of why
] was the hest man tn succeed Mr. Blaine
Suddenly turning around aud putting his
hand on my shoulder, be said:
Though We had never met you gave me
that support which counted in .ae result
You refused every recognition. and again
YOU have dsregardcd ali personal consid-
erstions and have assumed the political
perils OF conducting my campaign. You
are the only man who has acted this way
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
PRIEST SPEAKS.
Father Musse|Iy Of Jericho on
Sunday Liquor Selling.

Father Mussclly, a missionary priest,
Catholic church, Jericho. last night by
saying that saloon keepers who persisted
I'm selling liquor on Sunday 20 minors.
women and drunkards would DC donied
the sscraments.
Az a movement against the saloons IN
the village was begun "a day or two ago
by the rector OF the church. tlI csermon
was taken as a part OF the reform schcne
and has caused CONSERVATION among
the dealers. who say sunday selling is
essential IN order TO make their business
pay.
Evening journal., 1901-12-03
SEVEN TO ONE

Sometimes the weight goes
up that way when taking SCOTS
Emulsion. Seven pounds of
new, healthy flesh from a one
pound bottle of SCOTS Emul-
sion is on record.
SCOTS Emulsion brings
everything to its aid good ap-
petite, strong digestion, rich
blood, new body strength, and
above all the power to get all
the good out of ordinary food
For those who are in need
of more flesh there is nothing
better. Thin folks-try i'll
Wen send you a little to Try, If you like.
i SCOTT s. BOVINE, 409 Pearl street, New York
Evening journal., 1901-12-03
ARCHDEACONRI in
ANNUAL SESSION

In the parish house of Trinity
Church this morning the annual meet
ing of the Archdeaconry OF Whining
ton assembled in business session,
when there was an informal discussion
on parochial boundaries. This was at
945 o'clock. and continued three-quar-
ters of an hour, at the conclusion Of
which time there was celebration OF
holy communion in Trinity Church, at
which Bishop Coleman was celebrant
He was assisted by Archdeacon George
c. Hall and the Rev. Dexter Weeden,
of Clayton
At 11.3O O'Clock, the business session
was resumed with a discussion on
Spiritual Growth.
Discussion was opened by the Rev.
William J. Hamilton. of Delaware
lCity. on Present Hindrances;" the
Rev. Hubert w Wells. on Present
Helps" and the Rev. Kensey J. Ham
mond. Others participating were DR..
w. NJ. Jefferis. ArchdeacOn Hall and
the Rev Mr.. Henry.
The service was resumed at 2.3O
O'Clock this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1901-12-03
Rain FELL and
HUMANITY FUMBD
At the Franks Played by
Jupiter PIuViuS and
BOr0aS

Jupiter Pluvius was on a rampage to-
day. He started on his tear about Il
quarter past sewn O'Clock and had high
old time all day. Aided and abetted by
Boreas, he made things lively for pedes-
trians. Nothing seemed to afford them
so much unholy delight as the pranks
which were to the undoing of the unwary.
For instance, Boreas would catch the
Wayfarer's umbrella in a quick grasp,
and almost tear it away, while old Plu-
vius would dump a whole bucketful Of
water down the collar of suffering hu-
manity with only the deriding howl OF
Boreas for consolation.
Street cars wer literally patrOnized,
but they We're almost as uncomfortable
as the open streets. OF course passen-
gers had to take their dripping umbrellas
with them, with the result that seats
were soaked and the floors ran in rivu-
lets.
People presented n most forl0rn appear
ance, for naturally nobobdy would ven
ture out in good clothes in such deluge
except one girl who was gotten up, re-
gardless, even unto the tule chou that
adorned the back of her neck 1t was
just three minutes until that chou was as
limp as a last summers chiffon veil
which had seen service by the sea, and
was paying mute but eloquent tribute to
the powers of the elements.
Boreas seemed to take a special delight
in wrestling off mems hats and rushing up
and down the streets with them, with the
owners in hot pursuit Did you ever no.
tice how sheepish a man looks chasing
his own hatf One might think that he
had purloined it from his neighbor and
had been caught in the act.
Little business was transacted and the
city shops were almost deserted. The
salespeople had ample time for manicur-
ing purposes and little friendly chats
among themselves uninterrupted by in
considerate would-be purchasers. The
only class Of people who were on their ac-
customed hustle were the newspaper re-
Dorters, who got on an extra move by
reason of the elusive news item which
seemed to HE away between the rain
ldrOps
Evening journal., 1901-12-03

thought OF such possessions, do not OK
tend to the new territory.
In another decision yesterday the
status of Porto Rico under the Foraker
act was determined II was held that
the collection of duties under that act
was constitutional. and fortunately the
decisions taken together settle definite
ly perplexed question. 1t has been
decided that the Constitution does not
follow the flag, but that
the Philippines and Porto Rico are
property of the United States" whose
status is to be fixed by Congress. That
body can provide such measures for
the new possessions as in it's judgment
IL may deem proper. After all. this is
not a new position, since the Govern
ment has always applied these princi-
Piles in dealing with Alaska
IL is interesting to note that the
United States possesses three kinds of
territory: States. territories and unin-
corporated territory belonging or APP
purtenant to the United States proper,
and thus we see that there are three
classes Of citizens which are described
by a correspondent of the New York
Tribune as follows:
First-Citizens vested with full and
sovereign political power, or the
residents of the States.
Second-Citizens OF the Incorporated
territories. who are not vested with
fun and sovereign political power
as long as they are residents of the
incorporated territories, in that they
cannot vote for Presidential electors.
lThird-The people Of the territory
appurtenant to the United States, -
as such. who cannot become citizens
of the United States until Congress
extends to the territory they occupy
all the provisions OF the Constltu-
tiOn.
Evening journal., 1901-12-03
man paILIpPlNE pEoIsIoN

To the average layman the status OF
our new insular possessions is not
clearly understood. and the decisions
of tile Supreme Court with their dis
senting opinions. operate to make the
whole matter unintelligible to the
casual reader.
Yesterday the court decided in what
is popularity termed "the fourteen dia-
mond rings case" that the philippines
become domestic territory for tarin
purposes by the ratification Of the
treaty OF peace with Spain. This means
that the collection of duties under ou1
general tariff act on goods shipped
from the islands to this country was
unconstitutional BY this decision thu
Philippines are placed on the SAM
basis as Porto Rico. and the only wa,
OF legally providing for tariff duties il
by an act OF Congress. The courts de
cision means that general tariff meas
ures which we're in operation in III
United States at the time OF the an
nexation OF the islands. and whic
were passed without reference to o
Evening journal., 1901-12-03
NEWSPAPER OPINION
Interesting Study

From the St Louis Republic.
In the organization of the Worlds
Fair Religious Building and EX-
hibit Committee, representing the no
table local movement for adequate re-
ligious representation at the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition, the Rev. Dr. Mic
coils, a Presbyterian preacher, was
elected chairman and the Rev. Father
Phelan, a Catholic priest, vice chair
man
Not many years ago such an Incl
dent as this. testifying so elOquently
to the truth OF the closer drawing to-
gether of the various religious sects
would have been impossible. In re-
lmoter years the holders of differing
spiritual beliefs were in the habit oi
burning one another at the stake. The
basis of reasoning heading to such Wig
orOus practices was, apparently, tha
the man who differed with you religi
ously was bound for hell, and th'
lquicker you sent him there the better.
When DR. NiccOlls, Presbyterian. ant
Father Phelan. Catholic. come TO con
fer in all amity and federation regard
ing the work 70 be done by their com
mittee they will typically Illustrate tn
good sense of the century in whicl
they live. They will find it easil
} possible TO meet and talk without eve
Evening journal., 1901-12-03
THE MESSAGE

The Presidents message to Con-
gress, which we print in other col
umns. is a most instructive and COM
prehensive document il is clear and
decided in tone and devoid OF all COM
plicated and misleading phraseology.
A few of it's recommendations may be
summarized:
The President first deals with the
crime which robbed the nation of his
predecessor, and recommends more
stringent regulations for keeping out
anarchists. and for suppresslng those
that are in our midst. He suggests
that the Federal courts be given juris-
diction over offenses against the life
Of the President or any person in the
line OF succession.
He believes that trade combinations
should be dealt with with great eau
tion. as the whole fabric OF business
is SO interviewer that general paralysis
might follow undigested or radical
measures. Publicity of all corporate
business is recommended under the
sanction OF the law. and that the Fed
eral courts be given certain general
powers in the premises.
He favors the re-enactment OF the
Chinese exclusion act.
He thinks 1t would endanger the
general prosperity to tinker with the
tariff. but recommends legislation fur
ther extending reciprocity, and asks
consideration for the pending reciproc-
ity treaties.
He favors a policy that will build up
our merchant marine. and deplores
the practical desertion OF the high seas
by American ships
Regarding our insular possessions
there is an appeal for Congressional
action which shall determine their
status. and freer trade with Cuba is
recommended. ~
He urges the digging of the Isthmian
canal and the laying OF a Pacific cable
More ships for the navy, and more men
to man them is urged. For the army
ne does not recommend any increase
but urges that it be kept at its present
high standard of efficiency and sug-
gests that a general stan should b'
created. He thinks that the militia
should be placed on a different basis
and that it should receive financial
support from the Government
AS was expected. the President IA
vors the extension of the Civil Service
and announces his determination Il
enlarge it within the scope Of his au
thOrity.
Rural mail delivery is held up TO
admiration. and its extension is urged
and the abuses in second-class mai
matter are presented for Congressiona
action.
These are the salient points OF tn
message. a chart that will be inyalu
able to our legislators, and splendi
platform for the party OF which Presl
dent Roosevelt is the head.
Evening journal., 1901-12-03

Now THAT ii has been discovered that
hogs have smallpox and that diseased
.carcasses are being put upon the mar
ket, new field for the vaccine physi-
clans is opened up. Hereafter sausage
and hams will be labeled, from vac
cinated stock" and no other brand will
be bought If 1t shall be found that
our porlSers take THE disease from hui
man beings, we wonder what they will
think Of It? Mosquitoes bring us ma
laria and other diseases, and for
this we seek to exterminate them
Therefore, II we put the lives Of our
porkers in jeopardy justice suggests
their remedy.
Evening journal., 1901-12-03
'UNCLE SAM" GIVES EMPL OYMENT TO
LARGE NUMBER OF WILMINGTONIANS

Deputy United States marshal, James
II. Clark. Salary, $1,000.
Postmaster, William H. Heald. Sal
airy, SO, 300:
Assistant postmaster, Harry II. Bill
lany. Salary, $1,000.
Registry clerk, Walter j. Young,
Salary, $500.
Money order clerk, Harrison Gould.
Salary, $500.
Superintendent of delivery, ]. A.
Mitchell. 81 300.
Stamp clerk, Mark L. Garrett. Sal
airy. 5000.
$500.
General delivery clerk, James H.
Monaghan. Salary, $500.
.od6 Dispatcher, w, J. Moreland. Salary
Dispatcher, L. A. Bell. Salary. 5000.
Distributor, Noble McMullin. Salary
$500.
Distributor, J. w. S. Camperson. Sal.
airy. $500.
5000.
Letter-carriers, thirty-fve. Salary
each. 81 900.
Night clerk. Alexander q. Clair. Sal
AIRY, $500.
Mailing clerk, G. S. Smith. Salary
$500.
Engineer, w. S. Mcintyre. Salary
5000.
Elevator conductor. w. ]. Kelley
Salary, $540.
Watchman. Nevin NJ. Clowney. Sal
ary, s720.
Laborers, John Dennison, JohI
Thompson, William Scott, otter.
Dumpson. Salary, $54O each.
Porter, John G. Reed. Salary, $500
Evening journal., 1901-12-03
Cider lime


hev a thirsty feelin' on when cider
time comes round,
When all the hills are red an gold an
frost is on the ground,
A deep, persistent hankerin' fur Mar
tins cider mill.
Where ev'ry boy in Gungawamp hez
he'd his daily fill.
The oil hoss. with his measured tread,
is goin round an round,
With apples fallin' in the cogs, a most
invitin' sound;
An jes below the monstrous press fur
squeezin down the cheese,
An then the foamin' tub below alive
with boys and bees!
When cider time comes round each
fall I'm allus out NV gear,
An can't find no sweet content" nc
happiness, / fear,
Until / go to Martins mill an take
my oil rye straw
An git upon my stiffened knees an
hev goodly draw"
An all the lusciousness NV eartf
comes rushin' thro' tibet quill,
An on my knees l bless the fruits uN
Martins cider mill.
mo melancholy days" for me, e,
bards NV old hev found,
Fur they are days NV JOY supreme
when cider time comes round.
Boston Globe.