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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07
PENITENTIARY MATTER

Jackson, Miss, Feb 4.-The last
session Of the penitentiary investigat-
ing committee developed nothing of
additional importance, although sew
eral of the principal witnesses were
examined. The feature of yesterdays
session was the testimony of Mr.. Sol
onion, an expert accountant employed
daring Gov. McLaurin's administra-
ton to check up the books of the
beard Of control from Warde Per-
kin's term down to December, 1899, a
period of five years. Mr.. Solomon said
that he found the books carelessly
Kept, and often account sales ana
vouchers were missing for which it
was necessary to obtain duplicates,
but the cash in the treasury and the
warrant disbursements balanced after
he had went thoroughly into the
minutest details Of the bookkeeping
system.
Secretary McWillie, former Assist
ant Secretary Yerger, and former Sec
rotary Stevens were placed on the
stand, but their testimony did not
throw any fresh light on the charges,
with the exception that Mr.. Stevens
said that the investigating committee
did not inquire for the account sales
when it was making its examination
last summer.
Sergeant Hatch, of the Harris plaoe,
testified that there was nothing ir-
regular, so far as he knew, concern
ing the working Of convicts on the
Yazoo-Delta road in 1899. The men
we're not worked unusually hard, and
they could not have been employed to
advantage at any other labor at that
time. owing to the bad weather.
Capt ]. D. McInnis, member Of
the board of control, will be placed on
the stand at the next meeting.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07
PROHIBITION WILL FAIL

Jackson, Miss, Feb. 4.-The adfo-
Gates of statutory prohibition have
given up all hope of securing favor
able action on the benson bill now
pending before the Legislature, and
are devoting their energies to secure
the passage of the Dunn bill prevent.
ing the sale of liquor in small towns,
which was passed in the senate sew
eral days ago.
The benson bill provides for
stringent system of state prohibition,
and it received an unfavorable report
from the house committee on liquor
traffic, which recomm ended that the
bill "do not pass" A minority re-
port favorable to the bill was submit
ted, however, signed by Ray, of AL
corn, Barge, of Prentiss, Rouse o.
Pearl River, Long, of Neshoba, and
Byrd, OF Covington.
The proceedings of the liquor traffic
committee while the measure was
under consideration We're quite spir-
tied, but the nti-prohibitionists had
majority on their size, resulting in
an unfavorable report
In order to get the benson bill before
the house after it had received an I'M
favorable committee report it would
be necessary to get a two-third vote,
and the prohibitionists acknowledge
that they could not muster the major
ity.
If it were possible TO get the bill
properly before the house, it is be-
lieved that many members who are
now, ana have been for some time,
silently opposing the bill, would vote
in its favor, but they do not desire to
have the measure reach vote.
The prohibition leaders have there
fore abandoned the benson bill, real
izing that it is an impossibility to Sc
cure its consideration, and they are
now working for the Dunn bill, the
effect of which will be to prevent the
sale Of liqour in country towns. The
Dunn bill has received a favorable
committee report in the lower house
and will probably be brought up for
third reading and passage this week.
The house committee amended the
measure so as to prevent the sale of
liquor in towns of 800 population
and less without day and night police
protection.
The effect of the bill will be to
close nearly all the saloons in Tunica
and Issaquena counties, where the sale
of liquor is confined almost exclusive
IL to small towns.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07
Reapportionment Debate.

Jackson, Miss, Feb. 6.-The if
teen-day extension of the Legislative
session granted by Governor LONGING
is regarded by the leading members
as sufficient time in which to finish
the business on hand, Notwithstanding
the fact that but very little in the
way Of the actual passage Of bills has
yet been accomplished The debate
on the redistricting question is expect
ed to be of short duration, sentiment
apparently being strongly in favor of
the plan as prepared by the apportion-
ment committee, and other matters
pending can be disposed of without
any great amount of difficulty. The
general revenue bill is in process of
formation, but will be one of the last
measures adopted. Quite a number of
appropriation bills are yet to be acted
upOn
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07
Crusade Against Revenue Agent.

jackson, Miss, Feb. 4-The cru
SADIE of State Revenue Agent Adams
for the assessment of the solvent Gre
dts has thoroughly awakened the
State, and in many counties capital
lists are now having thorough exami-
nations made Of the county records
and cancellations arranged for deeds
of trust which have heretofore been
neglected, but which apparently stand
in full force and effect on the books.
The deputies from the Office of the
revenue agent adopt the rule of as
sessing all deeds of trust on which
no cancellation has been entered, and
consequently their delinquentLlist
are often cut down very greatly upon
further investigation by the boards of
supervisors. The crusade viii have a
good effect, however, in keeping fu-
ture records straight.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07
Arn,stead Pleads Innocence.

jackson, Miss. Feb. 4. -President
John Armstead, a Memphis banker,
indicted for completely in the misap-
preparation of funds from the Missis-
sippi State treasury, denies that he
had any knowledge Of a violation of
the criminal statutes in negotiating
the loan to the Memphis traction com
pany, and says that he did not receive
a dollar of the interest thereon. The
traction company. however, paid him
a small commission for his services
and the money was promptly repaid
before it was due.
In case ex-Treasurer Showers is
physically able to come from his home
at Oxford, where he has been seriously
i'll for some time, the arraignment OF
the four persons indicted will probeb-
ly take place in the circuit court to-
morrow
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

Greenville, Miss, Feb. 6.-The
trial of Cooke and Lauderdale, which
has been going on for the last two
weeks in this city, will close today.
The interest manifested in tho fate
Of the prisoners before the bar was
exhibited this morning by a filed
courtroom of citizens and strangers,
who came to hear the arguments made
by the attorneys. Ladies were visible
in every part of the courtroom.
Mrs. Rhea and child, the wife and
baby of the deceased, sat inside the
railing, in company with other ladies
of this city, while Mrs. Lauderdale
mother of defendant Lauderdale, and
a sister ana friend of Ashley Cooke
sat near the prisoners.
Yesterday morning was taken up by
the attorneys in the case in trying ia
agree on the instructions to be pre-
sented to the court, to be passed oa
and given to the jury to guide them in
determining their verdict.
Messrs. Harris, Jayne and Wynne,
followed for the defense. District
Attorney Humphreys, closed for the
State this morning. 1t is confidently
expected that the jury will bring in
a verdict of guilty.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07
Poll Tax Collections.

jackson, Miss, Feb. 4.-Reports
from number of counties are to the
effect that poll tax collections this
year are not expected to exceed the
unusually low record of last year.
The time for the payment OF poll tax
epxired Saturday, and all persons who
had not settled by that time have be-
come delinquent and will not partlci-
pate in the fall election, non-payment
being equivalent to acknowledgements.
Last year the number of polls paid
was about fifty per cent of the mum
Der assessed. The law requires that
the list of all delinquents in each
county be published before the first of
April
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07
The Bowers Oyster Bill.

jackson, Miss, Feb. 6.-The al
most unanimous vote by which the
Bowers oyster bill passed the lower
House yesterday, was quite surprise
to the opponents of the measure, and
the assertion has been made that some
members who were pledged to the OPP
position veered around to the other
side when the vote was taken
Although the bill went through by
a heavy majority, its enemies claim
that il will not meet with easy sailing
in the Senate as they have concentra-
ted good portion Of their strength in
that body and expect to accomplish
its defeat, Notwithstanding the likeli-
hood of favorable report from the
fisheries committee.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07
rs CRIPPLED
HOPELESSLY
PROHIBITION MOVEMENT DEAD
FOR AWHILE.
STATE LEGISLATURE.
Fifteen Extra DAYS rIay Enable
Legislators to Finish All the
Business on Hand.

Jackson, Miss, Feb. 6.--The defeat
of the statutory prohibition bill in
the Senate yesterday is taken to mean
that this movement in Mississippi is
hopelossly crippled for several years
to come. Although new Legislature
will be elected in 1908. the personnel
Of the body Is not likely to undergo
such a radical change as to inspire
hope in the hearts of the Prohibition
lists, and the leaders are thoroughly
discouraged at the poor result that
has followed their untirlng efforts to
secure the adoption of measure that
will abolish saloons throughout the
commonwealth. The advocacy of the
prohibition bill in the Hobbies was of
the most persistent sort The Senate
vote on the measure gave the anti
prohibitionists a majority OF six,
being 10 against and 10 for, which
shows that 10 members were either
absent or not voting, and it has been
intimated that some of this latter
number purposely absented themselves
in order to dodge the issue. Senator
Sanders entered a motion to reconsid-
er, but it is not likely tnat the bill
can receive favorable action ON this
notion rs ii. is practically sure of
being tabled when brought up.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

The silverware OF Pazl Revere Is OF
sxcellent workmanship and chaste in
FORM, evidently modelled after English
18th century designs. and pieces OF
plate manufactured by him. and nov
20 eagerly sought for by collectors
are good examples of the style Al
present so greatly in favor, which We
have agreed to call colonial Thh
simple classical forms adopted by oui
struggling artisans at a period wheI
art in this country was still in Its "bil
and tucker" strangely enough hav,
never bean improved upon by theh
successors; and by reverting to them
In these latter days our silversmiths
As wen as our cabinetmakers, are dis.
playing good sense as well as taste: hut
in this mechanical age they stamp OF
saw out their patterns in unlimited
quantities by machinery. and do not
"a or yore, hammer or carve them la.
boriously, piece by piece, by hand. ant
therein lies a distinction and differ,
ence -Scribner's
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07
Federal Court at Biloxi.

Biloxi, Miss, Feb. 4.-The Federal
Court for the Biloxi section Of the
Southern district of Mississippi, will
be convened at Biloxi ON the nth Of
February, with Judge Henry G.
Niles presiding. 1t is understood that
the prosecution of the cotton seed oil
mill trust will not be continued at
this session, as there are very few oil
mills in that section of the State.
Hon. r. @. Lea, the newly appointed
district attorney, will take charge Of
he frat amt ~ Ds1~,y
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

until Illness came upon me three years
ago. l first noticed it by being irreg-
ular and having very painful and
soanty menstruation; gradually my
general health failed could not en-
Joy my meals; became languid and
nervous, with gripping pains frequently
in the groins.
Il advised with our family phys
ieian who prescribed without any I'm
provement. One day he said, L. Try
Lydia Pinkhana's Remedies I
did, thank God the next month 1 was
better, and it gradually built me up
until in four months was cured. This
is nearly year ago and have not
had pain or ache since. BONNIE
DxLANo, 3e4s Indiana Ave, Chicago,
Ih.-ssooo fsr'sit II ssOUs Testimonial Is set
gepEiHs.
Trustworthy proof is abundant that
Lydia r. Pinkham's Vegetable
Com pound saves thousands Of
young women from dangers resulting
from organic irregularity, suppression
OF retention Of the menses, ovarian or
womb troubles Refuse substitutes.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07
Another Tunnel Explosion.

New York, Feb. 6.-An explosion
in Park Avenue subway tunnel today
almost at the same site Of the recent
disaster, injured n dozen persons, one
fatally, and shattered windows of the
Grand Union Hotel
The accident occurred at about the
very moment today that the Grand
Jury to,k up The matter of the first
acoidars
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07
Riot at Buda Pest.

Buda Pest, Jan. 30.-Ten thousand
workmen attacked parliament today
to give emphasis to thes anti-govern-
ment campaign of Socialist leader
vaysonai. The police charged the
orowds, and eighty-six were wound
cd, many of them fatally.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

FRANK ]. CHENEY, make oath that he "a the
senior partner OF the Arm OF +. J. CHENEY b
Co., doing business in the City Of Toledo
County and State Aforesaid. and that said
arm will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED poL-
LARS for each and every case Of oArARRH that
cannot be cured by the use Of HANS
CATARRH CunE. FRANK J. CHrsEv.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
49,, presence, this 9Th day OF December,
4 SEAL. A. D., 1886. a. w. GLEASON,
- Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on tho blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Send for testimonials,
free. II. ]. CHKSEY i Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07
KITCHENER S REPORT
Srys lie Has Captured DeWets
asa Gut.

London, Fch. 5. --Kitehener reports
today the capture OF Dewet's last gun,
together with the reoapture Of two
ether guns taken by the Beers. The
British attacked aud routed Vessels
commando near Fanayshone. The
Boer casualties were five killed, in
clGding held ooronet Vessels; six
wounded and tweniy-seyen captured.
Tie British Losses we're slight.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

1t has been suggested that the only sue
eessful plan to avoid any further wars will
b the formation OF an alliance between
America and England, aud many people be-
neve that the day is not far distant whom all
international differences will be peacefully
settled. This news will be as joyfuily re-
oeived by everybody as the news that Hos
letters Stomach Bitters positively cures In
digestion, dyspepsia, constipation, nervous
ness and malaria Don't fail to give 1t trial
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07
Roer LaaQer CAPTURED.

Pretoria, Jan. S0.-Major Driscol
surprised a Boer Lager at Poplar
Grove on Modder river, capturing
seven, including field coronet, Grobe.
lar, who died from wounds received
In the skixmish.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

New Guinea is just now suffering
from a visitation OF whooping cough.
This Is the first time that the malady
has occurred there. and as usual in
such cases 1t is spreading like wild.
IRE. 1t is well known that infectious
diseases occurring among a hitherto
unattached people rage with the great
est virulence. and whooping cough in
New Guinea is no exception; the ma
tives are dying by hundreds. Being
at loss to account for the deadly
seourge the natives attribute 1t to the
witehcraft of their neighbors, with the
result that there have been many In
tertribal and intorvillage fights ane
nasssacres.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07
No Hospital for Jackson.

Jackson, Miss, Feb. 4-The plan
launched some time since for the
building of state hospital in Jack
son will not be considered at this ses-
sion of the legislature.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

An arrangement has just been MAIDS
whereby the Berlin gas lamps in the
street viii be lighted automatically
Ind simultaneously by means Of an
electric attachment The current will
pc switched on from the central sta
ton, and a spark Will ignite the gas,
which will be turned on by a special
apparatus.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07
Turley at Natchez.

Natchez, Miss, Jan. 30.-Hon. H.
g. Turley was in the city yesterday.
The genial judge is on his way to bis
home in Kentucky, where he will re-
main several months
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

Had Eczema for three years; tried three
doctors and every advertised remedy, without
effect, TIL tried Tetterine. Half a box Of 1et-
terine removed all signs OF the disease. &C.
q. Adams, Columbia, s. G. SOC. a box by
mail from ]. T. Shuptrine, Savannah. Ga, II
your druggist don't keep it.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07
Boarding House. Drive /, pr,nr

George l.. McNutt, the New York
minister who gave up preaching to be-
come a workingman and live with the
poor. declares that clearinghouse fare
drives many man to drink. 1T ought
to be a penitentiary offense to fry a
heafsteak." he says.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

No mattoR what ails you, headache TO a
cancer, you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. CAscARETs help nature
cure you without grippe or pain. produce
easy natural movements, cost you just 10
cents to start getting your health back. CAS-
oAsETs Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put up
In metal boxes, every tablet has G. G. G.
stamped on 1t. Beware OF limitations.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

The British government would vel.
come publicity Of all matters relating
10 European intervention during the
nuanish- American was.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

Gibbon, the historian, relieved the te-
dium of his labors by absolute idleness.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

F1TSpermanently cured. No Ats or nervous-
ness after first days use of DIR. Kline's Great
NerveRestorer. S2trisl bottle and treatise free
Dr.. r. II. KLINE. Ltd. sSlArch ST. Phila Pa
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

The author Of "An Elegy in Country
Churohyard" esteemed it the acme of hap
piness to lie on sofa and read novels.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

The fellows who cay that it costs no
more for two to live than for one evidently
never had twins
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, soften the gums, reduces infamma-
ton, allays pain cures wind collie. 25c bottle
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton has an equal fer coughs and colds-JoHN
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07
The Patrick Trial.

New York, Feb. 4.--The Patrick
trial was postponed this morning ow-
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy Cures Irregu
lar Heart Action, At Druggists, 80 cents.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

Dyeing is as simple as washing when you
use PUTNAM FADELEss DYES. Sold by all
druggists
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07
MISS BONNIE DELANO
A Chicago Society Lady, in q
Letter to Mrs. Pinkham says:

"DgAB Mrs. PIEKHAh of all the
grateful daughters to whom you have
given health and life, none are more
glad than l.
my home and my life was happy
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

Cbattsrten, the poet, had passion,
amounting to mania, for studying old
manuscripts
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

Garfield Tea, the herb medicine, cures con-
stipation, sick headache and liver disorders.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

That man is truly happy who doesn't
want the things he can't get.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

It's the disagreeab,e things that we
ought to remember to forget
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

Send to Garfield Tea Co., Brooklyn, N. Y,
for samples Garfield Tea and Headache
Powders-two Invaluable remedies.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

No matter where man was born, he
swells up and claims to be proud of it.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

Garfield Headache Powders are especially
adapted to the needs OF nervous women.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

People with good intentions are some
times like an alarm clock that doesn't 20
off.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07
Passed Awav.

Mobile, Feb. 8. --Mayor Thomas S.
Fry died this morning.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

Some fellows never try to break them
selves of bad habits until they are broke.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

The State of New York has furnished
three Postmaster-Generals.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

The people who neglect to make hay
while the sun shines cut no ice.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07
STATE OF ONO. Cry OF TOLEDO, =.

California has over $4,000 acres in
grapes
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

Is an inquisitive person always . CUES
tonaole character.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

Garfield Headache Powders! Powders are
sold for 10c. One Powder cures a headache,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

Garfield Tea cures constipation.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-02-07

Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-04-17
The census of 1900 discloses the inter

The census of 1900 discoses the inter-
esting fact that there are more bach
elors than spinsters in the United
States. This is reversal of the old
law. Heretofore it has been asserted
that the spinsters largely outnum-
bered the bachelors and that conse-
quently thousands were fated to die
in state of old maidenhood. But the
census may renew the hope of many
of the maids, but for the matter of
that so many are now able to support
themselves and enjoy state of free
dom and independence that they may
not care for matrimony after all. But
who, oh who, will now take care of the
toothlcss, wifeless and helpless old
man?
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-04-17

invited by the American ambassador
when he found it would be necessary
to wear the regulation dress of knee
breeches, sword, etc. Mr.. Hogg, who
is six feet tall and weighs 400 pounds,
said If he could not wear an ordinary
dress suit he would forego the pleas
ure of meeting King Edward, and re-
marked that he "would cut pretty
figure in knee breeches."
Mr.. Hogg is in London promoting a
Texas oil deal. He was elected attor-
ney general of Texas on the antitrust
platform, and later, as governor, was
the most bitter enemy in the country
Of trusts, driving the Standard Oil
company out of Texas and originating
stringent legislation against trusts.
When he left the governors chair
seven years ago he is said to have had
just $55, but since has amassed.a a for
tune Of 100000 in oil lands.