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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
ARKANSAS wHITEcAPS.
Thirteen Arrested in Wynne and More to
Come.

Wyne, Ark.-Two additional ar
rests were made Saturday of alleged
whitecappers, bringing the tot al
number OF arrests to thirteen.
others seen pro5lble. The tnir
teen prisoners are confined ia the
-itv calaboose and are heavily
guarded. The coroner's jury which
is investigating the killing OF De-
tective j. Fl. Brown. of Memphis. Is
still in session. It is thought the
verdict may be sensational and I'M
plicate number of persons in the
alleged depredations of whitecap-
pers that have recently occurred as
well as make specific charges for
those killing of Brown. Some of
the prisoners have threatened to
turn States evidence but thus far
not one of them has spoken. Brown
was here with several detectives
from other cities in the employ of
citizeCs investigating the depreda-
tions OF an alleged gang of whitecap-
pers. Last Monday night it " as ex-
pected that certain negro would
be visited by the whitecappers. and
Brown and other detectives hid
themselves in the house. During
the night party of masked men
surrounded the house and fired
through the windows. Brown was
killed by the first volley and three
others had narrow escape.
Thirteen arrests have resulted in
considerable excitement prevails in
the community,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
Contracts for Two Steam ships.

Savannah, Ga.-The Ocean Steam
ship company has announced the
signing of contracts with the Della
ware River company OF Chester,
Pa, for two 4.000-ton passenger and
freight steamships. The cost will be
approximately $1,000. 900. The ves-
sells will be 392 feet in length, with
accommodations for eighty first
cabin passengers. The coal capac-
ity will be 450 tons. The sEips are
designed for service between this
port and New York.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
Discouraging.

Reports received from South Ms
sissippi are to the effect that the
continued wet weather is discourage
ing the farmers considerably. The
roads are in fearful condition and
the farmers are finding it iDpos-
sible to haul the fertilizer to the
fields or even to make the usual
preparation for tie years crop re-
pairing fences and doing the like
necessary work.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

olympia. Wash. An unusually
perceptible earthquake was felt In
Olympia few nights ago. Build
ings we're shaken SO that the occu
pants ran into. the streets in alarm
The entire disturbance lasted nine
seconds. A rumbling noise accom-
panied tie shock. Two distinc
shocks we're felt in Seattle. and Ia
coma also felt the tremors.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
CoOiah County Courthouse Completed

The magnificent new court house
erected at Hazlehurst by. Copiah
county, at a cost of $4,000, has
been turned over to the county Off
cials by the contractors. The sheriff
has removed into the new building.
Other officials and the county rec
ords will be out of the cid court
house in a short time and the work
men will then begin tearing down
the historic old courthouse. as the
contractors of the new Jail building
are ready to commence the con-
struction of the new Jail.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
Donates Factory Site.

A prominent citizen of Jackson
has informed the mayor that he will
donate site for the location of a
new factory. The mayor has writ
ten to the Factory Location CoInpa-
ny of Cincinnati, which promises to
locate some factories in Jackson. In :
forming them of the offer. The gen.
tleman making the offer OF free
site does not wish his name made
known. EN
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

In compliance with the request of
vice Consul Windt at Ceiba, Hondu-
ras, which has been captured by the
revolutionary forces, the navy depart
ment has ordered Rear Admiral Cogh-
Ian, commanding the coast ,quadron,
to proceed to that place with oil hi,
vessels.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

Chicago. - Judge ChetIain in
structed the jury in the trial Of the
Indiana coal operators to bring in {
verdict Of "not guilty" The jury
was then discharged. The cour'
held that If there was any violation
of Law by the operators it was VIC
lation Of the Interstate Law aud no
Of the statutes OF illinois. Such be
ing the case, the offense is one TO
trial by Federal jury.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
Warrants for Students Issued.

Lafayette, Ind.-Warrants have
been issued for 300 students who had
participated in the riot at Purdue
University. The sophomores gave
a baaquet and were attacked by a
freshman. The banquet hall was
badly wrecked and the entire police
and fire department. were called out
to quell the rioters, which was even
then a difficult task.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
Merchant Tailors Organize.

New York.-The Merchant Tai
lors' National Protective Association
las been organized in this city with
local organizations affiliated with it
in practically every important town
and city in this country aud Canada.
Its objects are to give to the mer-
chant tailors OF the country the same
standing relative to dealing with
the labor question that the Journey
men Taylcrs' union gives to en-
ployes. Headquarters have been
established.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
New Bids.

The National park commission at
Vicks burg has received notice from
the sec cretary of war that all OF the
bids received on February II for
the building of the viaducfs on
Union avenue in tie Vicksburg
Park had been rejected and letters
are being circulated for more bids.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

San Francisco, Cal. .-Wray Taylor
the commissioner of agriculture ard
orrestry OF Hawaii who is wanted
for emhezzlenent. left San Francis
CO on Feb. II, ostensibly for south
ern California. but 1t has been ascer-
tanned since that be went over the
Santa Fee route. his baggage being
checked to New York. The funds
which Taylor Landle amou Ated t.
$I63. 000-
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

The State department has received
from tho Mexican government s43, sos
as the first installment of interest
which is to be paid in perpetuity on
ecc lunt of the Plus fund claims under
the award made by the Hague arbitra'
tion traibunal last October. On July
8 there will fall due the sum of 81.
400. S23, representing the interest
which has accrued from the date oi
the claims down to the date nf the
award.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

Houston Tex.-Orange has invited
the Louisiana Press Association to
visit that city and inspect the new
paper mill, which is turning out a
good grade of newspaper from pine
shavings. The Texas editors will
also be asked to inspect the plant.
The proposed mill at Houston has
met with much encouragement, and
the protector is organizing $780,
900 stock con- pany.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
Hawaiian Money at Frisco.

San Francisco. .-Sixty-five thous-
and dollars OK Hawaiian money has
been transferred from the United
States subtreasury to the local mint.
This is the first consignment of Ha-
walian coins to be melted and turn
ed into United States money.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
DECEIVED FOR ELEVEN YEARS.
Wiles of Grand Rapids Woman Destroy
Family Bliss.

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Family Bliss.
Chicago-A woman neighbor eleven
years ago convinced the wife of Wilson
McIntre, then traveli"gman, living
in Milwaukee, that her husband was
leading double life, and during his
absence she packed her eff9c.s and re-
turned to the home of her parents, in
Buffalo, says despatch to the Inter
Ocean from Grand Rapids, Mich.
When McIntre returned home to find
his wife gone, the same woman told
him that his wife had eloped with
another man.
He wrote to her parents in Buffalo,
and his letters were returned unopen-
ed. He made no effort to follow his
wife. and when he heard she was
living in Indianapolis he did not &c
near her. Recently he discovered
that he had been deceived, and, COM
municating with her, learned that she
was dying of consumption. He lefl
for Indianapolis to see her.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

St. LOUIS. August Krauss the
wealthy farmer living near Belle
fontaine, St. Louis county. who
killed his wife and children with
sledge hammer. died Saturday
After killing his family Krauss cu1
his throat, but did not injure him
self with the hammer as first re
nortad.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
THE FRIAR LANDS.
Possibility That the Negotiations May
Fail.

Fail.
Manlla.-There is a possibility
that the negotiations for the pur-
chase OF the friar lands by the gov
ernment may fail because of the ex-
cessive prices asked by the religious
orders and corporations interested
with the orders. Some OF the esti-
mates OF value submitted to Cover
nor Taft and Archbishop Guidi
show the prices to be double the
figures of last year. The govern
ment is not willing to pay excessive
amounts for land.
Facts and figures supporting his
AT..c proposed system OF canals
will give the United States at all
time complete control of the COM
merce of the continent and do away
with the necessity OF ship subsidies. "
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
Franchise for Railway.

A franchise has been graute d by
Greenvllle to the Delta Electric
Light and Power Company for their
street railway. The dynamo and
heavy machinery have been or
dered. The city engineer has been
instructed to furnish the company
with grades.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
Sinclair Attempts Suicide.

Manila. Bartlett Sinclair, treas
urer of Rial province, attempted to
commit suicide by taking poison
when informed that tie government
intended to prosecute him for neg
lecting his Office. Sinclairs books
we're found to be in muddled
state. Four of his subordlnates have
been arrested on the charge of en-
bezzlement.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
HAS BRITAIN PROTESTED.
Senator Teller Introduces a Resolution
Calling for Information.

Washington.-At the instan ce OF
Senator Teller the senate in execu-
tive session adopted a resolution
calling upon the president for in
formation as to whether Great
Britain has made a formal protess
against the Cuban reciprocity
treaty
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
NICE QUESTION RAISED.
Is Burglar Who Kills When Opposed
Guilty of Murder.

Guilty of Murder.
New York. els a burglar who at
tenpts to escape when discovered In
an attempt to break into house. and
kills when opposed by force at
some distance from the scene Of the
attempted burglary, guilty Of muir
der?'' This question has been raised
BY Judge William J. Gaynor, Of the
supr erne Court, in Brooklyn, in an
opinion which he han ded dow with q
decision to the effect that Duncan
Young, convicted Of having killed
George Eberhards In this city, several
years ago. was entitled to certificate
of Reasonable doubt and new trial,
Young was tried before Judge Foster
| last November. convicted Of murdel
in the second degree. and sentenced
to twenty years in prison.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
King Of Siam Wants a Fountain.

New York. IL is announced thai
the New York firm which supplies
the fountain at George |. Could
country hovre. Georgian Court, a
Lakewood. N. j., has been asked BY
the king Of Siam tc make an esti'
mate on the cnss Of erecting simi.
lar fountain FIVE times as largo, i
tic central courtyard Of his pal
ace.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
Leland's Case Postponed.

J. E. Leland. the alleged safe
blower. whose case was reversed by
the supreme court last week. will
not be tried at this term of court in
Smith county. HIS attorney, D. A.
Mcintosh, conferred with Leland
IL. tue oacRsUn jail, and afterward
announced that Leland would not
be placed on trial until the next
term of the court.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

Manila. government forces
have been engaged in another Ia
drone drive in Rial Province. ano
have arrested number OF bandits.
after q couple OF skirmishes.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

The president has decided to ap-
point NJ. d. Purdy, of Minnesota, and
William A. Day, of the District of
Columbia, assistants to Attorney Gen
eral Knox.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

Secretary Cortelyou has concluded
negotiations by which he secures a
lease of the Willard building in 14th
stree. between Pennsylvania avenue
and F. Street for the department of
commerce and labor. The building is
one of the handsomest in the city.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

Six representatives of the Federal
Census Department are in the city for
the purpose OF beginning the collect
ion of certain valuable economic data
relating to Mississippi aud several ad-
Joining States. Two-Messrs. Ramey
and Harrison-will remain in Missis-
sippi and work up this fela. whiie the
other four will go over into adjoining
States. They will collect statistics
relating TO the wealth debts, manu-
fscturers, etc., of every county and
municipality.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

Minister Squires has decided to go
to the Isle of Pines Monday to learn
tae extent of American interests there
and confer with those who are urging
the sovereignty of the United States
over the island.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
Rev.Tenney Elected.

New York.-The America Mis-
sionary Association has announced
the election of Rev. w. l.. TenLey,
of North Adams, Mass. as District
Secretary of the Western District OF
the Association, with headquarters
at Chicago.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
LAWYER Suicides.

Samuel Hart Benton member of
prominent law firm OF Colorado
Springs, Colo, committed suicide
near Bvhalia few days ago. Ben
ton had opened. the veins in his
wrist and then stabbed himself in
the heart.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
REACHES TACOMA.

Rev. Davidson, CoIord Minister, F0rmely
of New Orleans.
Tacoma Wash. Rev. Francis j.
Davidson, formely Pastor of st. Mat
rhew Baptist Church of New Orleans,
accompanied by his wife, after passing
through genuine Colorado blizzard
and being detained four days by snow
drifts between Dalhart, Tex, and
Cheyenne, Wyo. reached this city
Tuesday evening. having been nine
days on the road.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
Attempt at Suicide.

Mrs. Joseph Villa attempted sui
eide at Biloxi a few nights ago.
shooting herself in the region of the
heart and two in the stomach.
There is very little chance for her
recovery. No cause is known for
her attempted self destruction.
Mrs. Villa was formerly resident
t New Orleans.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

AT the instance of Senator Teller the
Senate adopted a resolution calling
upon the president for information as
TO whether Great britain has male O
formal protest against the Cuban re-
ciprocity treaty.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
Barrows Sentenced.

Washington. = Harry A. Barrows,
formerly disoursing officer of the
census bureau, who was dismissed
some mouths ago for embezzlement,
has been sentenced to three years
in the penitentiary.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
THE REFLECT OF
JACKSON LOBBIES.
Crisp Notes of State Interest
CuIIed at the Capital City.
UNUSUAL BACK TAX CASES.
Parties Assessed With Back Taxes in
Copiah Paid up Without Word OF
Protest---Deligates to Good Roads Con.
ventiOn Appointed.

Deputy Rcvenus Agent Chiles has
returned from Copiah county where
he succeeded In collecting back taxes
on about million dollars that had
csc lped taxation for several years.
This includes the amounts located
both in the towns and in the ounty.
The total amount mentioned of course,
does not mean that a million dollars
worth of actual property has
been escaping taxation in Copiah, but
simply that the amount of animal
taxes on tho discovered solvent credits
multiplied by the number of years
such items have been withheld from
the rolls equals the taxes for one year
on a million dollars. A noticeable
feature about the settlement in Copiah
county was the fact that it was accom-
Dllbu0u WlbuOub u bluRl6 suit
Audito W. Q. Cole, secretary Of the
Mississippi Good Roads Association,
has appointed the following delegates
to the national aud international
Good Roads convention to be hald at
st. Louis from April 27 to May 2,
1903. Mai. s. A. Jonas, Aberdeen /;
Edwin T. Moore, Columbus J. W.
Norment, StarkvilIe W. J. Bonner.
Sandersville Fl. T. Howard, Biloxi ;
G. W. Rich, Hattiesburg S. W. Me-
Grath, Brookhaven s. Fl. Jones,
Woodville A. e. Jenning, Water
Valley /; F. L. BeIlenger, Jackson
Monroe McClurg. Greenwood 7. G..
Dabney, Clarksdale.
Attorney General Williams has re-
ceived information that the brief filed
by Mississippians in the boundary
case had reached the Supreme Court
at Washington in such battered con-
djti9D thst .it ,yoghld5 4R22tt be, used. #
on the way. The express company,
however, took the original manuscript
and had 1t printed. The new printed
copy was received this morning. also
with the request that the Attorney
General examine it and certify to it's
correctness, which he promptly did.
The reprint will be at once filed with
the Supreme Court.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

w. F. Mcdonald, the Madison
county bigamist, who has been cell
mate with Leland for the past several
weeks, is becoming somewhat fretful.
Nothing has been heard from either
of McDonaId's wives since his con-
viction. Another interesting bigamy
case soon to be argued before the
Supreme Court is that of Jean Skyles.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

Jack Maloney aud E. M. Ovens
fought duel with butcher knives q
Jennings, La. The former is in :
dangerous condition.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
Accident at Apple Race.

In an apple race entertainment at
the Railroad Young Mems Chris
tian Association at Meridian, Mrs.
J. g. Pope, one of the contestants,
fell and broke her right arm.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

Several Mobile capitalists have car
ried into the Welsh district another
driIling outfit aud an experienced oil
we'll drilIer will commence active op-
erations in a week or so.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

The City Council of Shreveport,
La, proposes an expenditure Of $500,
600 in paving streets, and the build
# q city hall at cost OF 10000.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

II is understood that Gov. Longino
will not inaugurate his canvass active
ly until Senator Money returns from
Washington, whore he is at present
detained by the soscial session of the
Senate. As soon es he Is released
from those duties and gets back to
the State q proposition will probably
be made for q series Of joint meetings
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

The department of agriculture is
shipping silk worm eggs to the peo-
pie OF the South who desire to en-
gage in silk culture.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

Tho president does not take kindly
TO the amendment to the Cuban re-
ciprocity treaty reported by the com
mittee on foreign relations and be
will "hold himself free" to convene
congress in extraordinary session
about October.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

The battleship Illinois will not be
docked at New Orleans on April l, as
was contemplated few weeks ago by
the officials of the Bureau of Con-
struction and Repairs. This informa
tion was given out to the War Depart
ment.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

By the protocoles on the Venezue-
Ian claims controversy which were
signed on February 13 Great Britain
received a cash payment OF 81, 800,
Germany was to be paid an advance
payment of s34. 900 in five monthly
payments beginning one month from
he date Of the signing, and Italy was
to bo paid S27, 500 two months from
that date. Minister Bowen handed
the British ambassador check on the
night the protocol was siguea and it
was arranged that Germany and Italy
were to receive their money at Cara
cas-. What steps President Castro
has taken to meet the obligation is not
known tere. Some concern is felt
here at the silence of the allied power.
regarding The Hague protocol, which
was mailed to them some weeks ago
and through absence of any represen-
tation on the subject may mean that
plan is under consideration looking to
the settlement at Caracas of the pre-
ferential question by President Castro
aad the representatives of the allied
powers there. There is no indication
that the Venezuelan president will
consent to such O compromise, but
it is believed that he will be approach
ed in this connection. Mr.. Bowen is
strongly opposed to permitting the
allied powers to escape from case at
The Hague, but inasmzch as the cost
Of q case at the tribunal probably
would exceed the apount involved,
the European powers prefer some
other mode of settlement.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

Secretary Of the Treasury Shaw will
visit New Orleans about March 10 for
the purpose Of inspecting the proposed
PostofIice site.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

Three boats left Jackson few days
since for lower landings on Pearl River
loaded with fertilizer from Jackson
factory. One Of them goes to Mahaffys
Ferry, another to Ruby and another
to Rockport. This is first time in
number of years that boats have
traverssd the Pearl, but this boat
owners say that they have found it q
profitable business this year.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

The commercial and industrial pro-
eress OF Mississippi as illustrated in
the new business enterprises launched
so far this year will from present in
dications even exceed the phenomenal
showing made in 1902, when 535 char
ters. with an aggregate capital OF
s25, 900, 900. were approved and fled
with the secretary of state.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

Captain Jsmes e. Bloom has been
made Purchasing Commissary here.
Msior Hunt remaining as Quartere
master.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

When the Senate met in extraordi-
nary session in obedience to the pres
ident's proclamation Senators Till
mar, Hale, Allison and Teller bitterly
denounced Congressman Cannon for
the speech he made in the Honso at.
tacking the Senate.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

Senator Morgan in a discussion of
Attorney General Kuox's opinion re-
zarding the validity of the title OF
the Panama canal property as given by
he New Panama Canal Company has
attacked the opinion as defective. in
part, and especially in its failure to
deal with the jurisdiction of the
French courts, which have passed on
.he canal companies title. Senator
Morgan read at length from the
speeches he has prepared for publica-
ion. He charges that the French
courts have overstepped their legiti-
mate authority in assuming to dis
pose of property situated 10 Colombia
without reference to the rights re-
.ained by Colombia and the limitations
and restrictions imposed by the Col
ombia1 government on its agent. the
International Interoceanic Canal As
sociation.