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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-03-07
LEAKEsvILLE, COUNTY, MISS, FRIDAY MARCH 1902
$3.50 for only 25c,

In order to introduce our Illustrated
monthly story and farm journal, the
Southern Globe, in 10, 900 new homes
we will send to any person who will
send us 25c (4ilver) and sell 8 Of our
subscription tickets at 25c each. the
Atlanta, Ga, Constitution, Southe IN
Cultivator of Atlanta, Ga, The South
ern Globe, Ssndersville, Miss, one
year. We will also send your name to
100 newspapers and magazines that
will send you a sample copy OF their
publications. This alone would cost
you 81 to write to each one o postal
card Will also plsoe your name on
our public directory. This Is no trick
or humoug but a straight legitimate
business. We do as We agree or re-
fund your money. Send 25c (silverl
well wrapped in piece of paper, will
come safely through. Address
GLOBE PUBLISHING COMPANY,
Saudorsville. Miss.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-03-07

II syozknS
Mans Era
s.s.ss.

This is the age OF the young man
In government" said Chief Examiner
of the Civil Service Commission Ser
ven, the practical man of Uncle Sans
big employment agency. "a notable
case OF the successful young man in
government is George B. Cortelyou,
secretary to the late President McKin
ley. He is still in his thirties. After
finishing a Normal School education at
20, he studied stenography and began
work as a general law and verbatim
reporter when Il. Later he became
principal of a school, improving his
stenography all the while. Four years
more and he became private secretary
to the post office inspector and later
to the surveyor of the Port of New
York. In a few years he was in the
departments as private secretary to the
fourth assistant postmaster-gene
Instead of idling away his spare time
he entered the law school and won
both bachelors and masters degree.
Secretaryships, are perhaps the best
apprenticeships for those ambitious to
become statesmen and public men The
secretaries to Senator'S, Representa-
tives, Cabinet officers and bureau chiefs
are in elbow touch with the most in
fiuential men of the nation every day.
Frank Vanderlip was but 35 when
made assistant secretary by promotion
from the position of private secretary
to Secretary Gage. He began on
farm. worked in machine shop,
studied in two universities, became a
reporter. financial editor and then went
to the treasury department.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-03-07
Origin of Custom
of Half-Mastins
Ensisns


she is captured. All this is legitimate,
whether the Hussar takes the bait OF
no. But the French captain goes too
far. He hoists in the main shrouds an
ensign reversed and tied in weft OF
loop. Now, this being a we'll known
signal of distress-an appeal to COM
mon humanity which no generous off,
Ger could disregard-the Hussar al
once closes. Fortunately, however,
her crew are at quarters when the Sy-
billie, hauling down the English fias
at the peak and hosting the French
above, endeaYors to run her on board
The extreme rolling natural to a ship
not steadied by sufficient sail exposes
the Sybille's bottom. and several shots
from the Hussar go through her very
bilge. BY this time another English
man-of-war comes up, and the Sybille
strikes her flag-the reversed ensign
with its weft, so dishonorably hoisted,
remaining in the shrouds.
So much for the signal Of distress
theory
We know that flags were commonly
used at funerals in England. especially
before the middle of the seventeenth
century, not reversed or tied in q
weft. but floating in their normal posi-
tion. This practice was discontinued
little by little, though no doubt some
trace of its influence is still seen in
the universal display of military flags
on occasions of national bereavement.
New York Herald.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-03-07
Many are Holding
High Positions
at Washington

John e. Wilkie, chief OF the secret
service, is another example for the
young man. He was in his thirties
when President Mckinley gave him
his appointment. He began work when
he was H. but improved his spare time
with reading and study.
20. P. Austin. chief of the bufeau Of
statistics, another young man, came
up through the rank of reporter, editor
and Washington correspondent. There
was James H. Eckels, appointed comp
troller of the currency when but S5. He
was graduated in law at %. He Is
now president OF the Commercial Bank.
Chicago. Charles G. Dawes was but
so when appointed to the same re-
sponsible position.
"Mr. Ridgeley, the present comp
troller, is also a young man. James
A. Wetmore, chief OF the law and
record division of the treasury, is still
in his thirties. Commissioner Of Navl-
cation Chamberlain was but 81 when
appointed. He was a Harvard gradu-
ate and newspaper correspondent
Dean C. Worcester was but 30 when
he became Philippine commissioner q
few years ago Arthur w. Ferguson,
the new secretary of state for the Phil
ippines, cannot be much older.
"W. F. Wiiloughby, who was made
treasurer Of Porto Rico the other day,
is but 34 He is university graduate,
Felix Brannigan, treasurer of the Phil
ippines, and w. Martin Schuster, col
lector of customs for the islands, are
both young men"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-03-07
EXECUTION SALE.

State of Mississippi. Greene County
judgment S106.75, cost $22.27; Il.
A. Roberts VS.. J. 1. Dixon, J. W.
Dixon and L. c. Helms, members
of and composing the firm Of J. I
Dixon & Co., principals, and R. E.
Mallett, surety for the use Of E. X.
Cant, assignee of said judgment.
By virtue Of an execution, directed
to me in the above styled case by the
Circuit Clerk OF said county and State.
1 will at the front door Of the court
house in Greene county, Mississippi,
in the town OF Leakesville, on the
third day of FEBRUARY. 1902, within
legal hours, offer for sale and sell tc
the highest and best bidder, at pub.
lie out cry, for cash, all the titles
right, interest and claims, the defen.
dant, J. I. Dixon, and R. E. Mallett,
surety, have in and unto the follow.
ing described land, situated in Greene
county and State of Miss, which hai
been levied on as the property of ssid
defendant and said suriiy and will b,
sold to satisfy the judgment aud all
costs, to-wit Southeast quarter OF
northeast quarter and northeast guar.
ter OF southeast quarter, sec. Is,
township l south, range west, arc
southwest quarter Of southwest quar-.
ter, section 20, townsh l south,
range west; south half of lots one,
wo and three, section s, township ]
south, range west, and lots one ant
north half of lots three, four five ani
six, section eleven, township l south.
iaage eight west; lots one, two ant
three, section twelve, township J
south, range eight west, and lots on,
and two, section thirteen, township
l south, range eight west and nortl
half of lot one, section fourteen, town
ship south, range eight west.
W. W. VALLEY, Sheriff
Dec. rs, 1901.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-03-07
Threw Gold
to LOtta

Lotta, the ex-actress, in private life
known as Miss Charlotte Crabtree, is
a most charming and dignified woman
of petite figure and middle age. She
has lived in retirement for nearly
twenty years She left the stage at
the height of her popularity for rea-
sons that have never been definitely
stated.
Her singular influence over rough
men was exemplified when she was
about II. In charge of her mother, she
was making a tour of the Nevada
mining camps. She landed at Ham
ilton, one of the toughest camps in
the territory. An expectant crowd of
particularly rough miners was at the
tavern to meet her when the stage
drove up.
When there alighted from the stage
a spare, elderly lady, who was Mrs.
Crabtree, and little girl in short
frocks. who was Miss Crabtree, the
disappointment was loudly and vocifer-
ously expressed. However, any show
was better than none, and that even
ing the miners fairly packed the place
where the show was to take place.
Two billiard tables had been pushed
together to make a stage, curtain
being dropped between for the pur-
poses of retirement At the hour set
for the opening there stepped from be-
hind this curtain on to the front BILL
lard table demure little creature
with skirts reaching to the knees ana
carrying banjo slung negligently
over her shoulders.
The audience was very cold. In less
than half an hour. however, Lotta had
every mothers son of them in state
of high wrought enthusiasm. She
sang to them, danced for them. and
told them funny stories with tireless
energy, and they encored her again
and again. Finally one man in the au-
dience. carried entirely away by en-
shusiasm, came down to the front
with whoop, and, throwing some
hing on the stage cried out;
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-03-07
Etiquette of
Flag Signals

What is the origin of the custom of
displaying flags at half-staff, or, as
people usually say, half-mast?'
This question, when it was put to
me the other day, appeared to have
an easy answer: "It is borrowed from
the navy. The ensign or pennant at
half-mast is a recognized sign of
mourning"
"Yes; but was it at first a ships
signal of distress, as some say-even
some of the good dictionaries"
1 have heard that in the seventeenth
century it was so employed by the
Spaniards; but, at any rate, toward
the end of the eighteenth century the
signal of distress recognized by
French and English sailors was diff
ferent affair, as the following story
shows:
Ammo 17S3-The French ship Sybilie,
a powerful S6-gun frigate, is sighted
off Cape Henry by the Hussar, of 2S
guns. Now, the Sybille few days be-
fore in a drawn fight with one of the
ships of the English fleet to which the
Hussar belongs, sustained such injur-
les that she has subsequently been dis
masted in puff of wind and is under
jury masts. AS she is therefore un-
able to chase the Hussar, she seeks to
entice her alongside. in order to take
her by boarding, and accordingly she
hoists to the peak the French ensign
under the English, as if admitting that
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-03-07
CONTEST NOTICE.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, }
LAND OFFICE At JACKSON, MISS
January 20, 1902.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, }
LAND OFFICE At JACKSON, MISS
January 20, 1902. )
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this office by Euie f.
Kittrell, of Leake vile, Miss, con-
testant Jackson series homestead en-
try No. 31315, made February G, 1897,
for half quarter, qnar er "
quarter aul W quarter e quarter
section %. township 3 u, range W,
by Julius A. Porter. contestee in
which il is alleged tn It he is we'll ac-
quainted with the land embraced in
the said entry and knows the present
condition of the ame; also that the
entrymau has never lived upon the
land at any tine and the only inn
proven ents madA thereon at any time
was pole cabin 10xl2 fee', which
wa used for log camp, and that said
alleged absence from the said land
was not caused by his employment in
the Army, Navy, or NJ lrfne corps of
the United States, as private soldier,
officer, seaman, or mlrinr during the
war with Spain, or durlag any other
war in which the United States NAV
be engaged, and said parties are here
by notified to appear, respond and
offer evidence touchiag sal | allegat on
at 10 =, 0,clock nm. on March II, 1902,
before s. r. Mckay. Clerk Ohancery
Court in aud for the Comfy of Greene,
at his Office in Leakesville, Miss. &,
(and that Fl lal hea' ing will be held at
10 o'clock am. OF March 81. 1902,
beforrl* the Regi. ter and Receiver at
the United States Land Office in Jack
son, Mississippi.
The said contestant having, in a
proper affidavit filed December 81,
1902, set forth facts which show that
after due diligenc personal service OF
his notice can not be made, it is
hereby ordered and direct, that such
notice be given by due and proper
publication.
JAMES HILL, Register,
G. E. MATTHEWS, Receiver.
BY TEST HAS PROVEN BEST
Groves Tssteless Chill Teate, II
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-03-07

J. D. Rutlsdge S. Methodist MIN
lstsr of Blythsvllle, Ark, says;
81 suffered for two years with Gen
srsl Debility and Malaria. and l know
the Laxative Toni,. Cactus Compound.
aved my health and Life and i'm
creased my weight considerable Sols
Nv Turner Dorsstt and 20. IF
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-03-07
How Youthful
Actress Aroused
Enth usiasm

There, you can have my pile"
The example was contagious. In
less than a minute every man in the
place was scrambling eagerly forward
10 divest himself of riches in order to
lay them at Lotta's feet.
The result of that nights work was
the most profitable in the history Of
Miss Lotta's career on the stage,
either in Nevada or anywhere else
Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-03-07
Taxed Back Home.

Expatriated Americans in large
numbers, according to New York
newspaper, are returning with re-
kindled and renewed love to their ma
tive country, because of the recent de-
cision of the English courts, which
shows that domicile in Great Britain
is sufficient to subject the dweller to
heavier taxes than would be the case
ON this side.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-03-07
Fancy May Adorn Naked Facts.

Most marvellous and enviable IS
that fecundity of fancy which can
adorn whatever 1t touches, which can
invest naked fact and dry reasoning
with unlooked-for beauty, makes fiow-
erets bloom even on the brow of the
precipice. and, when nothing better
can be had, can turn the very sub
stance OF the rock itself into moss and
lichens. This faculty is incomparably
the most important for the vivid and
attractive exhibition of truth To the
minds of men.-A. Fuller.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-03-07
MALARIA MAKES YOU WEAK.
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic max es
you strong. If
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES MEN

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MEN
and women to travel and advertise
for old established house of solid
financial standing. Salary $50 year
and expenses, all payable in cash
Nc canvassing required. Give refer
ence and enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope. Address Manager
800 Oaxton bldR.. Chicago.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-03-07

Antiseptic preparations may easily
be forced into wood by causing them to
follow the lines taken by its sap;
otherwise. It is exceedingly difficult to
fully impregnate the wood with them
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-03-07

Gods work will not end in His
glory unless 1t is begun in IHs grace.
God can always grant us our desires
when He has changed our hearts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-11-01
THE MARKETS.
Wall Street Review.

New York. Oct 3l.--The improvement in
The stock market yesterday was continued
lively dull and narrow, gave evidence of a
more hopeful feeling. Advances werc gen
eral at the opening. the gain in Manhat-
tan being most noteworthy. Baltimore
and Ohio was another strong issue. and
Erie, Missouri Paciiis. Canadian Pacific.
Southern Pacific, Resa.ding and st: Paul
Francisco advanced a point. Little was
done in the industrial issues at any time
during the day. Steadincss was shown by
a number of these stocks. however, among
Louisville and Nashville was weak a the
outset. On modera tely large transactions
the stock made maximum decline OF
loss, making net gain of 1&s. Reading
was another stock against which con-
siderable pressure was shown, but all
offerings We're freely taken. and the stock
made a gain equal to that of Louisville
and Nashville. Manhattan was the fra-
ture of the day; both in respect of activ--
ity and strength. The trading amounted
TO 1000 shares and a net gain Of rs
points was registered. Some of tho very
Suhsta ntial speculative IN; erests were said
one of the arguments advanced in its
support was that the company will show
great reduction in operating. expenses
completed. Much Of the Manhattan buy
ing came from interests that We're prom
incnt in the recent Missouri Pacifi" pool
- icne""i W tile hcllihlhi lbr 'pi'rHuO
Fuel WAS accompanied by reports that in
side differences had been settled. \ fun
1hcr hardening of prices was shown in
the late session aud more traders who
sold on yesterdays advance found it adj
ViSahle to cover their contracts. The
final hour developed no now features,
though the tendency to further improve
mont was checked in a measure 10y the
advance to per cent, in the rate for call
money. The closing was firm. though
oIul Total sales TODAY, 4iJ."oO shares. a
firm lnuprtono shown hN bn
market hut the demand continued small
Total sales, par value, 81 $1,000 United
states IS declined Il per cent. on the last
call.
The following quotations are furnished
The Tribune by Haight e. Frnose Co 3ll-
sla Nlears Building w. d. Runyon, man
agcr
Omen. High Low Close.
Anal. Cooper ....... &, Giia IL Is
Am, c. & T. ........,. 5rs 5ila 58a, SSli
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-11-01

closed about steady at Na3sc. net advance,
January closed 5lAc.; May, 479sc.; De-
cember, 553sc. Oats-Spot quiet; No. >
oats, 3tc,; standard white, 35c; No .
white, 35I&a36c; track mixed western, aja
35lac,; track white, western, 3bai3c. track
quiet and about steady; December closed
S53sc, Buttol-Steady; extra creamery,
25c.; do, factory l6alSc.; creamery. com,
mon to choice, 19a2i1ac,; imitation cream
cry, 17a20c.; state dairy, lSa2ic, renovated,
l7lAa2lc. Cheese-Quiet but firm; new
state full cream small colored fancy, old,
l2Ac.; new, 12i4c,; small white. old, l2iac.;
new, 12Ac.; large white, old 12lAc.; new,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-11-01
New York Grain and Produce Market

New York. OCT. 3l.-Flour-Market was
fairly active again and lirm. Wheat-Spot
easy; No. red, 7Shc. elevator; No, red,
ISlsc. t. o, b. ailoat; No, northern Du-
luth, S2Ssc. /. o. b. alloat; options up. to
midday firm and active. The. unloading
mote Weakness and a reaction which last
ed all the afternoon, the close being aic.
net lower, March closed S0asc, May,
7S9sc.; December, 79Bc, Corn-Spot steady;
No. - 6612c. elevator and 6Iiac. T. o. ID.
atloat; No yellow, G9c,; No. white, G9c,; /;
options sold right M at the start but
finally eased off little with wheat and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-11-01
Scranton Wholesale Market.

Corrected by II. q. Dale. 27 Lacka. Ave)
Flour--$i 10.
Butter--Fresh creamery, 2Gac; fresh
dairy, 2iIac
Cheese-l3al3lac
Eggs-Nearby, &c; storage, 22c,
age, 22c.
Marrow Beans-Per bushel So.
Onions-Per bushel, SOC.
Potatoes-65c. per bushel.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-11-01
Chicago Grain Market.

Chicago, Oct. 3l.--I.iquidation by local
longs caused weaker tone to wheat at
ccmber closed iic. lower; December corn
closed 3salac. higher and oats lsHAc. low
en-; January provisions closed unchanged
TO 2lac, lower. Cash quotations We're as
follows: Flour-Firm: No. spring wheat,
figaro: No B. 6Sa7lc.; No. . red, MA
1hc.; No, > corn. SOC; No. . yellow, BE-;
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-11-01

lee; large colored old, 2l1ac: new, lie.
Eggs-Barely steady; state and Pcnnsyl-
vania average best, 2ia25c, western can
died, 22n2iC. Refrigerated. lSLa2lc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-11-01

Oil City, oct. Sl.-Crcdit balances, 1SS:
certificates opened l35 bid: highest lS'
bid; lowest, l35 bid; closed lS7 bid. Of
fcred at l3S; shipments, 0j,is0 barrels, ay-
erage. N,7lO barels runs, lO2 i3J parreis'
average, 1859 barrels.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-11-01
Cash
or
Credit

No. oats, oSLc.; No. . white. -; No.
white, 2Siaa32iac.; No. . rye. i9iac: good
feeding barley, 40a42c.; fair 10 choice
mailing i2a56c.; No, | flax seed, Sll5; No,
-; mess pork. per barrel, $l6,jOa1G75; lard,
per 100 pounds, SlO9jail; short ribs, Sl0.50
All; shoulders. sl0al025; short clear sides,
$ll 80.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-11-01
Cash
or
Cr G dit

Economy L.. H. & p. Co...... -. 81
n. Jersey & Pocono Ice Co... 80. 97
Consolidat ted Water Supply Co -. los
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-11-01

1t Is remarkable the
amount Of these stoves
we sold the past week.
You will not be sur.
prised IT you will but
see them. High in
quality and handsome
in appearance. II a
good heater at reason
able cost is your de-
sire, you will find It in
this at
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-04-04
sIftr For the Mourners.

Some deliver into the musty old rec
ords OF Harvard has brought TO light
IN amusing provision with which one
OF the colleges eighteenth century
friends coupled what was for his time
very generous bequest TO the Cam.
bridge university.
Mr.. Thomas Brattle was the tcsta.
tors name. and his interest In Harvard
evidently extended 10 the individual
members Of It's Undergraduate body.
for after leaving goo then the equiv
alent Of about $1,000. 10 the college
for lts general uses his Will gives half
a crown 10 every student belonging 10
IL who should attend his funeral.
Unfortunately no account Of Mr.
Brnttlc's obscqulcs ls extani. but there
can be little doubt that the occasion
was made solemn by the presence Of n
large number Of "chief mOuruers" and
that good wishes for the deceased were
generally and fcclingly expressed.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-04-04

This cat story comes from Pont Ste.
MJNcucr (Oisci. ana Tor such small
place II Is an extremely tall tale, says
the Paris Messenger. II would appear
that a resident In the place who Is an
enthusiastic angler. used 10 keep live
bait In a small tank ON his premises.
The angler also had eat who natu.
rally was fond OF fish, raw or cooked
This being SO. his owner covered his
tank with wire netting TO keep pussy
on; OF temptation.
l:ut the cat knew n trick or two and
went 10 the nearest refuse heap for
some fowl giblcts which were proyi.
dentially lying there These she took
10 the tank, let them hang into the wa.
ter from the netting aud began fishing
on her own account. When the fish
nlbbled NJ the bait puss would catch II
with n nimblc clawl The angler. no.
tlclng the trick. threw the bait away,
but half an hour later puss was Mt II
again.
We hardly know which 10 admire
most. the cats ingenuity or that OF the
concocter OF the story.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-04-04
CENTERDALE.

Rev Jane, Col-.ll 10 visiting In Mans.
fed. hi. week,
North Provid.ns. will have sl,Soo Er
good road. this year.
A regular session OF IN; town council
will be held on Monday.
The Easter service, at 81. Albsns
church we're veil attended.
The Cent.rdsl., plsvs picked nine a.
Olneyyille on Saturday afternoon.
The stock In the Csnterdsl, baseball
association 10 being rapidly usbsn up.
Ceni.rdal. Lodge. A o T.. w, meet,
on SATURDAY evening at ms,hsw'oL's
Hall
Mr. and nu. Frank Msgee Of North
River. North D.sots, are Visiting In thi'
vIllsge
Roy Roct. .ho has been spending the
Easter vacation here, hss returned TO
New Yors.
Captain Henry Llitleheld Of Bloch
Island has been o guest at the Centerdsie
Hotel. thi. week.
Roger William, Lodge, A. v. and a. ~.
held o regular meeting on Saturday
evening. OF last week.
The Charity whist party st Nn. w. a.
Sweet. on "wednesday evening vn q
sre,, success" Rourtsen tables yer. us,d.
All the Bearings on yoUr Bicycle
thoroughly elon.d and packed With our
Du,t Proof Grease for ONE DOLLAR
Hughes & Amin, Js Plsinhsid street.
Oineyvills