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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS
Oct. Z, 1902.

DEPARTMENT or THE 1NI" MIN, 4
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss
Oct z, 1902. }
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settle has filed notice OF
his intention to make Anal proof In
support of his claim, aad that said
proof will be made before the Circuit
Clerk, Greene county, at Leakesvile,
Mss, on Nov. 30, 1902. viz:
Hiram J. Breland, III. e. No. 267l4
for the s. IL N. E. IA & N. IL s. L.
IA Sec. 3, T. q N, R., s West Of st.
Stephens Meridian.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upor
and cultivation Of said land viz:
John G. Han vison, of Kittrell, Miss
issippi, W. E. Brewer. of Betty. Miss
issjppi, NJ. E Green. of Kittrell, Miss
issippi. L. v. Hillman. Kittrell, Miss
issippi.
FRED W COILINs- -
ra1Ig. nm f. H.. co-I---s~,
II Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
VERY IMPORTANT TEST
Coal Ground to Dust and Blown
Into the Fire Makes Remark
able Fuel.

Cleveland. o., Oct. 2S.-A novel
departure in fuel feeding, with view
of obtaining smokeless results, is be.
ing tried at large manufacturing
plant in this olty. With two huge
mill stones slack coal is ground 10
dust and this is fed into the hrebox
by an automatic feeding gear and air
blast. The dust, when blown into
the fire, burns with the freedom of
"a spray of oil and produces o sur
prising heat One ton of slack is
said to do the work of two used in
the old way.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31

New York, Oct. 28.-District At
torney Jerome announced today that
Governor Murphy OF New Jersey,
through Attorney General MCCARTHY,
has notified the commissioner OF po-
lice Of Newark that every faoili ty
must be afforded the state OF New
York in securing witnesses for the
prosecution of Molineux for the al
legged murder OF Mrs Katherine Ad
ans. 1t is believed this action will
break the alleged plot of the Newark
police to withhold detectives who
could give damaging testimony.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
ROOSEVELT'S SISTER.

New York, Oct. ss.-Mrs. Douglas
Robinson, the Presidents sister ar
rived today on board the Cunard
Liner, Saxonia, after having been
confined to her cabin throughout the
voayge, tile result of an absoess Of
the neck and an operation thereon.
The Saxonia's surgeon, DIR. Stephens,
operated on Mrs. Robinson when the
voyage was about half over.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31

Three Days Session Begun al
PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. 27.-The
Western or American Section of the
Alliance of Reformed Churches
throughot the world holding the Pres
byterian system began a two-days'
meeting in philadelphia today.
Those in attendance represent the
Presbyterian churches of Canada and
Mexico with the seven Presbyterian
churches, and also the German and
Dutch Reformed Church Of the Uni
ted States, with constituency in the
aggregate of more than seven and a
half million persons.
The first session was held this az
ternoon in the Witherspoon building
and was devoted to the formalities
connected with the opening of the
gathering. Tomorrow the convention
will take up the questions connected
with Sabbath schools, young peoples
societies and evangelistic work.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
NOTED DEMOCRATS
To be Heard at Congressional
Mass Meeting.

New York, Oct. 27.-Great prepara-
tions have been. made for the Demo-
cratic Congressional mass meeting to
be held in Madison Square Garden to
night under the auspices of William
r. Hearst, the congressional oandi-
date in the Eleventh district. Chair
man Griggs of the Democratic Con-
gressional Committee is to preside.
Among the speakers to be heard are
former Vice President Adlai E. Stew.
enson, former Governor Budd of Cali
fornia, Mayor Eugene Sohmitz of San
Francicso, Senator Carmack OF Tennes-
see and Senator Culbertson of Georgia.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
DEPARTMENT OF. THE INTERIOR
LAND CFFIcE AT JACKSON, MISS !,
Oct. 6, 1902.

Oct. @, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has fled notice
Of his intention to make final proof in
support of his CLAIM, and that said
proof will be made before the Circuit
Clerk. Greene county, at Leakesville,
Miss, on Nov. 30, 1902, viz:
Green T.. Brewer. II. e. No. 29789.
for the south half northwest quarter
and northwest quarter northwest
quarter, section 5. anu northeast quar-
ter northeast quarter section 8. town
ship north, range 8 west of st.
Stephens Meridisn.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation OF said land, viz:
W. A. VALLEY. L. NJ. Bagby, R. E.
Byrd, FL. A. Meadows, all of Hender-
son. Mississippi.
FRED w. COLLINS.
If Register
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
HELLO" MEN MEET
Independent Associations Are at
Louisville.

Louisville, KY, Oct. 2s.-The
Kentucky Independant Telephone
association and the Independant Tel
ephone Association of Indiana began
a joint convention in Louisville to-
daJ with telephone men present
from nearly 100 cities and towns. The
meeting Is of more than ordinary in
terest from the fact that steps Will be
taken to merge the two associations on
a working basis, and ultimately to
make connections with associations
in other states, thus spreading Il e
field of the independant compani IS
over the entire country
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
RALLY OF ENDEAvoRERs.
Annual State Convention in New
York.

IOEks
Troy, N. Y, Oct. 27.-Today has
witnessed the arrival of scores of
delegates and visitors to the seven
teenth annual state convention of
Christian Endeavorers, which will be
in session here until next Thursday.
The formal opening takes place this
evening, when there will be addresses
of welcome and responses ana song
and devotional services. Francis e.
CLARK, founder and president of the
national society. will be present and
address the convention and a number
OF other noted speakers, both lay and
clerical. are to be heard during the
two days the convention will be in
session. Reports to be presented to
the convention show that the society
in New York continues to make
gratifying progress, the increase in
membership during the past twelve
months having been large and general
throughout..the state.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31

In the District Court at Monroe
which closed its criminal term Sat
urday, Roy Howard. negro, was
sentenced to the penitetiary for
fifteen years for m lnslaughter while
Dock Abritton. another negro. re-
ceived eight months for assault.
The latter case Is somwehat mixed
and an appeal has been taken to the
Supreme court.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS.
Sept. l5, 1902.
RRsgxtE.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS,
Sept. ID. 1902. }
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of HE intention to make fical proof
in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Circuit
CLERK of Greene county, at Leakes-
vile, Miss, on Nov. !, 1902, viz:
George W. Dearman, H. E. No.
l9093, for the southeast quarter, sec-
ton 80, township north. range 6
west of st. Stephens Meridian.
He names the following witnesses
to prove Lis. continuous res dence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
An.!rew Jackson. George Lain, r.
G. Robertson, James KittrelI all oi
Avera, Miss.
FRED w. COLLINS,
If Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
MISS OCTOBER 81 1902
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

MI 1OE On - ODIlOA n ~ -.
DEPARTMENT. OF THE INTERIoR.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, NIsa..
Sept. Is, 1892.
Notice is hereby given that tho FOL
lowing named settler has fled notice
of his intention to make fnal proof
in support OF his claim, a-d that sal !
proof will bo male bsfore the C.rcul'
Clerk, Green county. at Leakesviile,
Miss, on Novsnb /, 1872 viz:
Peaster Hiilmsn, H.. E. No. 3l)3o,
for the south hais southwest q1ntsr,
northeast quarter souths st qna'ter,
and southwest quarter southea-t
quarter, section "a. township north.
range s west Of st. Stephens Merl-
dian.
He names the following witnesses
TO prove his continuous residence
7pon and cultivation of said land. VIZ:
P. E. Gre n, w. ID. Green. Waiter
Moody. G. W. Green all of Kittrell,
Miss.
FRED W. COLLINS,
If Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTsRIoR,
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS
Sept. Is, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing named settle has filed notice Of
his intention to make final proof in
support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Circuit
Clerk, Greene county, at Leakesvile,
Miss. on Nov. 6. 1902, viz:
Willis VALLEY, Jr., II. e. No. 3407S,
for the southeast quarter northeast
quarter. section 20. township s north,
range west Of st. Stephens Meri-
dian.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation OF said land viz:
George Brewer, l.. M. Bagby. G.
P. Smith. J. Il. VALLEY, all OF Rich
ton, Miss.
FRED W. COLLINS.
If Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
A MYSTERIOUS DEATH
Son-in-Law of Buffalo Bill, a
Wealthy Ranchman, Was
ChiOroformed.

Sheridan, Wyoming, Oct. 2S.-H.
s. Boal, son -in-l law of Buffalo Bill,
one of the best known and wealthiest
ranchmen in the Northwest, was
found dead early today. A sponge,
saturated with chloroform, was tied
over his mouth. No reason for the
dead In known
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
FULL FORCE
OF WORKERS

Wilkesbarre, Oct. PA full force
OF workers went to the mines OF most
OF the large coal carrying companies
today, and normal output of coal IL
in sight.
Disagreement in the middle district
between workers at large individual
coal quarries still prevents 1900 EN-.
ployees there from working.
Most of the upper and lower quarrie'
ale in good condition, the repair
gangs having worked night and day
restoring them.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
A STRONG EXPEDITION
Will Be Sent Against the Sultan
of Bacoiod Another Sultan
Expected to Resist.

Manila, Oct. 23.%f1tt~ is expected
that the expedition against the Sul@
tan of Bacolod will leave camp
Wears, in Mindanoa, about Nov. 5th
1t will consist of detachments OF ar
tillerv, infantry, cavalry and engi-
neers, and friendly natives. A re-
port is current that the Sultan
Caracs, whose stronghold is north
OF Lake Lanao, is preparing to re-
sist the Americans
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31

Washington. Oct. 81. Presidents Of
the coal roads a I operators represen-
tatives here to attend the o0al con-
ference today. no evidence will be
taken today, ns it is expected that
very little evidence will Be heard in
Washington.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31

Caracas, Oct. 2s.-Today was vene-
zuela's independence day, the anniver-
sary of the birth of Simon Bolivar.
Owing to the disturbed political con-
dition the celebration was less general
than has been the custom, about the
only observance in the capital being
the decoration ofthe famous liberator's .
tomb.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
VETERANS GATHER.
Confederates of Georgia Hold An
nuaI Reunion.

Columbus, Ga, Oct. 27.-A host
of visitors is swoopiDg down upon
this city and will retain possession
for the next three or four days.
They are the members of the United
Confederate Veterans, whose annual
divisional encampment will be for
mally opened tomorrow. Judging
from the large advance guard the
number Of visitors will be fully up
to the encampments Of former years
and from all indications every SEQ
tion Of the state will be represented.
Complete arrangements have been
made by the local societies for the
reception and entertainment OF the
many visitors
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31

Minister Henry L. Wilson who was
to have been tranferred from Santiago
de Chile to Grecoe, has declined the
transfer and will remain minister to
Chile, whittier he is now bound. John
B. Jackson, at present secretary of
embassy st Berlin. who was to have
succseded Mr.. Wilson, will go to
Athena a. minister TO Greece. succeed
ing Mr.. Francis, Who resigned.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
TERRELL INAUdURATED

Atlanta, Ca, Got. 27.-J. M. Ter.
rell was sworn in as Governor Of
Georgia today. succeeding Allen d.
Gambler. The inaugural was conduct
ed in the presence Of the state legis-
lature and was followed by the in
stallation of the other state officials
elected October /. The occasion was
one of enthusiasm for the hundreds
of Democrats who came from all
parts OF the state ito participate in
the ceremonies.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31

New York, Oct. 27.-Mr. and Mrs.
Alfred @. Vanderbilt, Reginald
Vanderbilt and his tiancee, Miss Gath
leen Neilson, left Hampstead, L. l. to-
day for an extensive automobile trip.
Washington. Richmond and several
other cities of the Southwill be Wis
tied.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
DEPABTMEyT OF THE INTERIOR,
LAND OFFIoe AT JACKSON, MISS
Sept. l5. 1902.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS
Sept. l5. 1902. }
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing named settler has fled notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will'be made before the circuit
clerk, Greene county, at Leakesville.
Miss, on Nov. 6, 1922, viz:
George Brewer. n. E. No 31629.
for the east ialf northwest quarter
and northwest quarter northwest
quarter, section 2l, township north,
range 8 west of st. Stephens. Meridian
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residenc upon
and cultivation of said land viz:
Willis VALLEY, Jr., l.. NJ. Bagby,
Sid Valley. Lafe Valley all Of Rich
ton, Miss.
FRED W. COLLINS,
tt Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
LAND CFFIcE AT JACKSON, Iss Z
Sept. 15, 1902.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31

DEPARTMENT OF The INTERIOR.
LAND OFFICE AT JAoKsoE, MISS,
Sept II, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention4 tIlG -
-. 4...cs1 TO make fnaI proof Ill
support of his claim, AMI that said
proof will be made before the Circuit
Clerk, Greene county, Leakesyille.
Miss, on Oct. 81, 1902, viz:
James L. Henderson, 81. E. No.
29622, for the southwest quarter
southeast quarter aud southeast quar-
ter southwest quarter, section 10.
township north, range 7 west of st.
Stephens Meridian.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land, viz:
G. Fl. Smith, A. G. Cochran, A. G.
Henderson, FL. Z. Landrum, all of
Avera, Miss.
FRED w. COLLINS.
If Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Land CFFIcE AT JACKSON, Miss.
Sept. 10, 1902.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
Governor Returns to Capital.


jackson. Miss, Oct. 27.-Govarnor
Longino has returned from his plan
tation in Tallahatchie county, where
he was sick for several days last
week
The Governor is somewhat improved
in health, although still rather weak.
He will endeavor to look after his
official duties, however, and was at
his Office this morning. A large
amount of business requiring his per.
sonal attention accumulated during
the week and will be disposed Of
within the next few days. In tn
batch of business are several requests
for requisitions, charters of new
corporations, and petitions for par
don galore.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
LAND CFFIcE AT JACKSON, Miss
Sept. 10, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has fled notice
Of his intention to make final proof in
support of his CLAIM, aud that said
proof will be made before the Circuit
CLERK. Greene county, at LeakesvilIe,
Miss, on Nov. 10, 1902, viz:|
David F. BreIand, H. E. No. 34440,
for the northwest quarter southwest
quarter section ~ and northeast quar-
tel southeast quarter section IS, town
ship north, range Z west Of st. Steph-
ems. Meridian.
He names the following Witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on md cultivation Of said land. viz:
Charles Young, Of Betty, Mics, Ed.
Green, Absolom Sylvester, Samuel
Green, Of KittrelI, Miss.
FRED W. COLLINS.
Il Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31

Jackson, Miss. Oct. 2S.-A genuine
sensation was created i'll Jackson yes
terday afternoon when Mayor Hem
ingway suspended from duty Assistant
Chief of Police George Williams and
four members of the force, Messrs.
McGee, Dennis, Sutherland and Gran
berry. The officers are charged geea With s. h
neglect OF duty IN failing to raid the
illicit liquor joints on their beats, and
the matter will be given searching
investigation.
1t is charged that the police have
been protecting the blind tigers of
the city, and that instances have been
known where they were given hush
money by the proprietors of the joints.
1t is rumored that other officers will
be investigated before the matter is
concluded, and some unsavory de-
velopements are expected.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31

Department of the Interior. United
States Land Office, Jackson, Miss,
July IA. 1902.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
VALID TITLE TO CANAL
Exhaustive Report Of Knox DeIiv-
cred to Roosevelt.

Washington, Oct. 7.-Attorney-
General Knox today delivered his re-
port to President Roosevelt showing
the title Of the Panama Canal to be
valid. Il is announced that the report
il very exhaustive, covering three
hundred pages. A synopsis of 1t will
be published this afternoon.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Mss,
Sept. Is, 1902. }
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has fled notice
of his intention to make fical proof
in support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Circuit
Clerk of Greene county, at Leakes-
vile, Miss, on Nov. ], 1902. viz:
Fred Amsler, Dsvisee OF the estate
of Ennis Meyers, deceased, H. E. No.
33624, for the west half southeast
quarter, southwest quarter northeast
quarter and northeast quarter south
west quarter, section 20, township
N, range 7 w, Of st. Stephens, Me-
ridian.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
j. II. Turner, W. p. Williams. A..
M. Mcleod, LsakesvilIe, Miss, J. H.
Holden, janet, Miss.
FRED W. COLLINS,
II Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
GOV. YATES, OF ILLINOIS,


Springfield, ILL.,, Oct. 27.-Gov.
Yates isill with malaria: fever. 1t
is feared that unless the fever is
checked Immediately, it will run in
to.sn attack Of typhoid. The Gov.
has lust arrived from two weeks
trip Through Ohio, Missouri, and
Std1thern Illionois.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31

TIE British schooner La Plata
wis }recked recently in the Chan
del<ufs and was . total loss. The
crov was saved.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
NOTICE.

State of Mississippi, Green County.
In accordance to the Rev. Sat. Sec
1869, that is the heirs of a deceased
settler are entitled to said settlers en-
hy, etc.
Therefore notice is hereby given to
VIM. Afford, Ephrian Afford, Lizzie
Afford, Henrietta Afford, Nancy
Afford, Roda Afford, Walter Afford,
Julius Afford. George Afford, John
H. Afford and Fannie Afford,
heirs of Ephrsin d. Afford, de-
ceased, that on Saturday, Oct.
25ib, 1902. 10 o'clock in the
morning, at Leakesville, Green Coun-
ty, Mississippi. The estate of the
said Ephrain d. Afford, deceased,
will on the day above mentioned be
divided, ard ali parties having any
lawful claims against said estate are
requested to present the same on the
day above mentioned. for settlement,
or the same will not be recognized of.
ter that day, and parties who owe the
said estate are requested on said day
to settle their accounts.
Said estate consists in one hundred
and sixty acres of land, situated in
Green County, Mississippi.
Given under our hands this the 10
day'of Sept. 1902.
j. III. Afford, George Afford, heirs
of of Ephrain Afford. deceased. tt
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
Wire-Tapping SwindIe.

New York, Oct. 2s.-John Vim
cent, alias Gandorf, was arrested and
jailed today charged with swindling
Thomas Jordan, saloon man out of
$l2, 600 by the wire tapping game.
Washington, Oct. 28.-The political
outlook i'm West Virginia, Is attract
ing much attention among the leaders
of both parties here. The opinions
are diametrically opposed, but the
general private opinion of both par
ties seems to be that the State will
be Gloss, with the election of four
Republican congressman, and one
Democrat, Ex-Governor McGraw
The latter is running in opposition to
Representative Dayton, who is having
some trouble it is said with the mi
ners of mis- district.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
sagasta WiII Retire.

Madrid, Oct. 28.-Premier Sagasta
will retire from politics next month
owing to i'll health.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. J
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS, :
August 13, 1902.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS, :
August ID, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has 6led notice
Of his intention to make final proof
In support of his claim, ard that said
proof will be ma Q before the circuit
Clerk of Greene county, at Leakes-
vile. Miss, on October 4. 1922, viz:
George K. Mcleod, Fl. e. No. 3l73i.
for the west half northeast quarter and
east half northwest quarter sect on 80.
township 2 n, range we.t, st. Steph
ems Meridian.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land, Wis;
I. J. Dueitt, A. G. Naples. Jr.. 5. A.
Denmark. 7. L. Naples, all OF Lesxes-
vile, Miss.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31
FRED ". COLLINS,
II Register.

The Mississippi river coLsmission
suggests an expenditure OF no less
than s2,50O,0 900 in 1904. Our Father
of Waters hath mighty mouth, and
his swallowing capacity is almost in
oalculable.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31

Cuba must learn that the man whs
spends more than his income has poor
credit.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-10-31

jackson, Miss. Oct. 2S.-Only one
case of general interest was decided
at the sitting of the Supreme Court
yesterday evening. DR.. W. M. YAM
dali, formerly county health officer
of Madison county, brought suit ag
ainst the board of supervisors for $500
compensation for the services rendered
during the smallpox epedemic The
salary allowed for the county health
officer at that time was 500 per an
mum, but DIR. Yandall claims that he
was entitled to extra compensation,
aud in his itemizsd bill charges from
Sl2 to $40 for single visits to small
pox patients. The case was decided
against him in the lower court and
the decision is affirmed by the Su-
preme Court.