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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-11-20

Representative Dick, of Ohio has
introduced a suffrage resolution
which after reciting the law regarding
suffrage says: "Whereas, it is mat
ter OF common information and belief
that the right of some male citizens
being 81 years of age to vote at an
election named in said amendment to
the constitution, except for participa-
tion in rebellion or other crime is de.
nied and abridged ia certain States;
therefore, Resolved, That the matter
be referred to the committee on cleo
tion of the president, vics president,
and representatives in congress whose
duty it shall be, and who shall have
full and ample power to investigate
and inquire into the validity Of the
election laws Of the several States and
the manner of their enforcement. and
whether the right to vote at any cleo
tlon for the choice of electors for
president or vice president of the
United States, representatives in con-
gress or the members of the legisla-
ture of any State is denied to the
male inhabitants OF any of the States,
being al years of aga and citizen of
the United States, except for partici-
patton in the rebellion or Other
crime. Said committee shall have the
power to ssubpoena and examine al
witnesses under oath and shall send
for records and other evidence that
may be necessary for full Eand com.
plete Investigation of the several sub
jects therein mentioned. and it shal
be authorized to sit during the ses-
sions of the House and to have such
printing and binding done as it may
deem necessary. and it shall make a
full report to the House of the result
Of the investigation at as early date
as is possible.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-11-20

Western Congressman and Senators
are fearful of the results of rapid ab-
sorption of public lands by those who
will hold them in large tracts, and a
bill was introduced in the Senate prac-
ticaIly repeating the Timber and Stone
Act. Senator Gibson, of Montana,
had conference with the President
on the subject.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-11-20

The following charters have been
approved: McHenry Drug Company,
domiciled at McHenry ;incorporators,
G. M. Legget. ]. Legget, Jr., and
others, capitalized at $4,000, aud en-
powered to do general drug busi-
ness. Tne Collins Lumber Comany,
domociled at Oloh, in Marion comfy,
with capital Of $3.50. 600; incorpora-
tors. G. M. Kennedy. s. E. Perkins,
William Collins and others. 1t is en-
powered to manufacture and deal in
lumber.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-11-20

The United States has come into
possession of the naval station at
Guantanamo without any ceremony.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-11-20

1 The Senate is flooded with petitions
against the seating of the Utah Ssna-
tor, Reed Smoot.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-11-20

The nomination of General Wood to
be Major General is still held up,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-11-20
Rubber Plant at GGIfport.
Smith Is pardnned.

A rubber plant is to be established
at Gulfport, Miss.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-11-20
'HOAR'S VIEWS ON
PANAMA MATTER
A Matter OF Concern Among Republic
licans.
WAITING ON THE PRESIDENT.
Renowned Massachusetts Senator Re-
fuses To Commit Himself Until Presi-
dent Roosevelt Supplies Congress
With all Papers Iu the Case.

Washington, d. Gin the Senate
there is some concern anon g the Re
publicans as to what position Senator
Hoar, of Massachusetts,, will take in
the Panama matter. He has refused
10 commit himself until after the
President has supplied Congress with
all of the papers in the case. Several
senator's have desired to know how he
feels about the Administration, 6
course, but they are without informa-
ton. His attitude, though, is not re-
garded as important in the final ratif-
cation by the Senate of the Canal
Treaty to be negotiated by Secretary
Hay. Senator Hoar takes the view
that will be a popular one with
she minority, to the effect that the
Presidents course of prompt action
was net warranted. He will strength
en- the position of the Democratic op-
position, but when the time comes to
vote on the treaty, it is confidently
believed by those who know the Sen.
ate best that the necessary two-thirds
vote will be forthcoming. The great
est interest is attached to the Presi-
dents statement of the Panama case.
While the President was the forcible
slement in the decision to give the
new Panama Republic prompt recog-
milton, yet it is known at the Capitol
that his course was approved by his
advise RS, and while the exact facts are
not yet known, the Republicans be-
lieve he will make strong case when
he communicates to Congress the
reasons for his action.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-11-20

The Texas delegation has invited
the Louisiana delegation to cooperate
In securing action by Congress to
make fight on the boll weevil.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-11-20

The Cuban Tariff Bill was introduc
ed in the House by Mr.. Payne.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-11-20

The Senate had a protracted debate
on the question Of tho eligibility of
Senator Reed Smoot to seat in the
Senate.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-11-20

Mr.. Crumpacker has put in his bill
to cut down representation in the
South. but it will not be pressed.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-11-20

Speaker Cannon has announced the
Ways, means Committee. which will
takeup the Tariff Bill. The Democrats
are to hold caucus to define their at
tituds towards the bill. Mr.. Williams
says enough votes have been assured
from the majority to add the amend
ment doing away with differential on
refined sugar.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-11-20
Bryan will Visit Croker.

New York. William Jennings
Bryan, during his trip abroad. viii
visit Richard Croker at Vantage,
England. This statement was made
Z BY Harry w. Walker, secretary Of the
acqueduct commission. Mr.. Walker
said that Mr.. Bryan, while lunching
with o friend, said. that Croker had
invited him to Vantage, and that he
haa accepted the invitation.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-11-20
Pledged to Roosevelt.

MONTGOMERY, Ala.-The Alabama
supporters Of President Roosevelt,
white and oolored, have pledged theil
support to the presidents we'll knowI
policy. At conference 81 more thar
sixty Republicans resolutions declar
ing that negroes should have place OF
the delegation 10 the next Republican
national convention as we'll as repres-
en'asion on all the subcommittee
were adopted.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-11-20

Colonel Robertson said after con-
ference with his colleagues and the
Senators opposed to the treaty, that
there would hardly be thirty votes
against the treaty in the House. It
looks as if the opposition cannot agree
on any plan to fight the measure. The
minority members of the Ways and
Means Committee conferred, but did
not reach any conclusion.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-11-20

The Governors Thanksgiving proc,
lamation. issued q few days ago, is
now being mailed to the Governors Ell
the other States, the charitable and
educational institutions of the State
and prominent citizers generally,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-11-20

Secretary Hay has received cable
gram from Minister Bsaupre asking
for leave of absence. 1t makes no
mention Of further disorders there.
The secretary has given Mr.. Beaupre
permission to depart from Colombia at
his own convenience
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-11-20

The conference of Anti reciprocity
members did not take place as, the
Democrats want to see what the pro-
gramme of the Republican leaders will
be. They recognize that the majority
will be unbroken, but hope to get in
amendment, though this is doubtful.
Several of the House members assured
Speaker Cannon that the treaty would
go through.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-11-20


The secret service officials have an
nounced the discovery of new $40
national bank note on the Fourth Ma
tional Bank of Boston, Mass. check
letter A; series 1888; Tillman, regis
trar; Morgan, treasurer. A poor
photograph printed on two pieces OF
thin paper with a few silk threads dis
tributed between them and yellow
water color has been smeared over the
silk, almot obliterating the design.
The panel containing the charter num-
Der on the back OF the note is black
and brown instead of green.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-11-20
COUNTY, MISS FRIDAY

The Bureau of Labor has issued
bulletin on the cost OF living OF work
ngmen's families, shown that OF
2,567 families in States from whom
data was obtained the average income
per family was 1927, 10. average cx-
penduture for all purposes. .o4'
average expenditure per family for
food. $4,000, and the average size OF
family, 5.3l persons. The last figure
is seven tenths above the averege OF
private families in the whole county, as
shown by the census of 1900. The
expense is more than A IL per cent
of the expenditure for all purposes
An extended investigation, covering
the years 1890-1902, shows that the
cost OF food reached it's highest in
1902, the average then being 1913 per
cent above the average for the d ecade
of 1890 1899
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-03-12

the towering submits of Cotopaxi and
Chimborazo are plainly seen in all their
snow-shrouded majesty. To the left
lies Puma island, where Pizarro bore up
SO long against open foes and treacher-
GUS friends; and where he organized the
small but desperate force which SUBJ
dued the richest and most powerful of
| Americas ancient empires.
The Gulf of Guayaquil is very large,
but its channel is narrow and torturous.
At times We steam close to the low,
Shiny shores, which are lined with man
grove trees, among whose gnarled roots
huge water snakes and alligators find
congenial homes; while farther out
sharks watch for prey and porpoises
show their shining black sides in un-
couth gambols. That land-lubber scien-
fist who is continually asserting in print
that it is all an ignorant mistake about
the fiesh-eating propensities of sharks,
ought to pursue his observations here
The sailors delight in spinning yarns to
the passengers about persons who have
been snapped overheard from canoes, or
have lost leg or arm by some act of
carelessness in these waters, or who
have fallen overheard and instantly
disappeared, their horrible fate being
told by a brief reddening of the surface
of the sea. If you wish to test the
matter, toss overheard anything at
hand, from a grip-sack to sea biscuit,
and see how quickly dozen pairs of
eager jaws will yawn wide open for
more
Opposite the mouth of the Guayas
river, which empties into the Gulf of
Guayaquil, lies Puma Island, green as
all emerald set in ''the ring of the wave"
which of late years has become the Long
Branch of Ecuador Centuries ago a
Spanish treasure-ship was sunk in this
vicinity with millions of doubloons on
board. To this day-so it is said-divers
occasionally bring up golden coin; and
the opportunity is open to anybody who
dares to brave the dangers of the deep
We are assured that in many places off
the coasts of Chill and Peru, ships
laden with treasure were purposey
sunk by Spaniards or buccaneers, to
save them from falling into the hands
of an enemy. The various governments
to which this submerged wealth now
belongs, invite the world to come and
recover it-providing only that half of
all the treasure brought up is turned
over to their Golfers.
Santiago de Guayaquil, the alleged
seaport and principal city of Ecuador,
lies nearly hundred miles from the
ocean, up the narrow and winding
Guayas river. We spent long after
noon edging our way up the river and
just as twilight let her curtain down.
and shut off the view, found overselves
anchored opposite the port.
FANNIE B. WARD.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-03-12
FATHER TAYLOR AT MOOSEHEAD.

Father Taylor was then near sixty
wears old, but with his scanned and
tawny visage he appeared much older;
rather short of stature, but active, and
as full Of enthusiasm as a boy. He was
certainly a more ardent fisherman than
the Youngest member of the party; for,
as | recall, when our little Moosehead
steam boat swung around under the stu
pendouS overhanging rock OF Mt. klneO,
and, having once looked up IN awe and
establishment, | turned to witness the
effect on Father Taylor, | beheld him,
not gazing upward at all, but down at
the water, with rod in hand, watching
his line, which he had flung over for a
bite as soon as the paddles were still.
He joined in the campng-out and
moose-hunting by night, and was as
eager as any Of us to get shot at the
noble game as our deftly padded canoes
glided into the mouth OF some stream,
and we heard the clash OF boughs when
the animals crossed or came to drink,
but never within range OF ourguns.
The fame of the great preachers ad-
vent went abroad in the wilderness,
and drew large cOncourse OF people to
hear him when he preached from the
deck of the steamer at Greenville, the
Sunday after our arrival at seemed"
ito quote his own words las If God had
shaken the woods and hills to bring his
people together l remained to note
the strange audience that had gathered
from nobody seemed to know Where,-
pioneer settlers and wood..choppers,
hunters and trappers and guides, half
breeds and Indians, stage-drlvers,
steamboat-men and tourists, with many
women and children; then, having heard
enough of the sermon to write notice
of it, 1 stole away to my room to indite
my Olive Branch letter.. 1. Trow-
bridge, in the March Atlantic.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-03-12

At a Maine educational convention
Rev. Nathaniel Butler, formerly presi-
dent of Colby College, but at present
professor of English literature III the
University of Chicago, was down for an
address. AS he was about to speak,
Hon. w. w. Stetson, State superintend-
ent of schools, said to him:
doctor, is your address like cats
tail?"
'How is that?" asked Doctor Butler.
"Why, fur to the end," replied Mr..
StetsOn.
DR.. Butler smiled approximately, but
kept silence. He opened his address by
saying, Your superintendent just ask
ed me if my address was to be like a
cats tail-fur to the end. assure him
that it is like dogs tail-bOund to &C.
Journal.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-03-12
Palermo and and sd Baptist Churches

To THE EDITOR OF THE JOURNAL
| Little is known of the history OF these
churches, and | have gathered the fol-
/ lowing facts for the readers OF The
journal This church originated with
the Baptist church. Members living
in the southern part of the town wished
to form separate church. and organlz-
ed one on the first Wednesday in Feb
ruary, 1909 with % members Meetings
were held in dwelling houses and later
at the school house. The council was
composed of Elder Nathaniel Robinson,
Thaddeus Bailey, ST., Deacon Joseph
Arnold of Palermo and Deacon John
Robinson of Freedom. Jacob Greeley
was chosen Deacon Elder Tucker, an
emigrant from England, settled among
them and greatly aided them as pastor.
This second church was increased in
membership by revival in the winter
of lS11-12 through the influence OF
Elder John Colby, who went through
the town holding meetings and was
strengthened by reformation in 1918
The church continued to prosper so
that meeting house was much needed
and was built in 1928 by Jonathan Mel
son from a plan of the first Baptist
meeting house drawn by Daniel Syl-
vesteT, ST..
Daniel WhitehouSe, who had been
licensed to preach, labored with them
and was ordained i'll 1888 and installed
as pastor for one year. The church was
made to rejoice in 1898 by a third reviv-
al. Elder .Jewett White became their
pastor in 1910 and continued with them
two years. The next year Elder Stewart
became pastor, and the church flourish
ed under his watchcare and the church
mem ership was increased to Is. Elder
f. H. Emery became pastor in 1860 and
continued until 1867. \ time of trial
followed. Their members scattered,
the meeting house was allowed to go to
ruin and the church records were des-
troyed by fire.
In 1882 this last spark of life was re-
vived by reformation by Rev. 5. o.
Written, who reorganized the church
and added members by baptism. In
1888 and 1889 Judson Bryant supplied
for short time. In 1896 Elder Abbott
and Elder C. E. Harden came to them
and were instrumental in building a new
chapel. In 1897 Rev. l. \. Allen sup
piled as pastor for six months. In 1898
Rev. Harry E. Hinkley supplied short
time. In 1900 Rev. H. F. Wood peach |
ed for one year. Since then they have
had no stated minister.
The Third Baptist Church in Palermo |
originated from the second church. |
Memo ers living OH the east side of the
pond asked for dismission i'll July,
1S4s, for the purpose of organizing a
church in East Palermo. The council /
was composed of Benjamin Marden,
Deacon Edmund Black, Hiram L. Black,
Elisha, Wood and others. Their meet
ings we're held at the Schoolhouse which |
then stood near Quigg's saw mill. \
reformation blessed this church through |
the labors of Elder Benjamin Ring, Jr.,
and Elder Carlton. At the baptism the !
elders otficiated. This church tiourished |
for about ten years and then died out
entirely.
ALLEN GOODWIN.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-03-12

flag station.
Limited tickets for Boston sold at
$500 from .;elfast and all stations on Branch.
Through tickets to all points est and North
west, via all routes. tur sale by l.. W. GEcRGB
Agent, Belfast. GEO. F. EVANS
Vice President and General Manager.
FEE. R""rHBN Gent Pass. and Ticket a gent.
Portland October / o. 1902.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-03-12

Ernie-So the elopement was failure?
Eva-Oh, no.
Ernie-But heard the automobile broke
down.
= Eva--Yes, but it broke down right in
front of minister's .-ChicagO News.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-03-12
@lI[R lgTS,j1$n

On and after Oct IS, OF, Trans connecting
at Burnham and Waterville with throug h trains
for and from Bangor, Watervile Portland and
Boston, will run AS follows:
FROM BELFAST.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-03-12
,iIio0 the Southern Pacific

=, If Ecuador. Some Reasons
.ti ,s Samuel Has so Little Com
VIZ r;tb South America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
Receives First News of VariIas
 Reception by Roosevelt
TIE ISTHMUS ISl JUBILANT
Enthusiastic Reception Rendered Com missioners Sent to Spread the News to Provincial ToWns-Situa.
 ton at Boeota Critical.

Panama. November 19.--rhe Associated to Jose Augustin Arrange, president of the junta, the first news of President Roose- veit's reception of M. Philippe Bunua-Va- rila as minister of the republic of Pana- ma. Senor Arango expressed great grat- ifcation. saying that this act of President Roosevelt made possible the negotiation of a canal treaty and that such negotiation would probably be completed before the Panamans held a convention to elect legislature and adopt a constitution.
 Senor Arango confirmed the statement made by the Associated Press correspond ent at Colon yesterday that Governor Me- lendez would not permit General Reyes. who is coming from Bogota on a peace mission. to land, unless he came as the envoy of Colombia, accredited to the re- public of Panama, and that in no other capacity would he be received by the gov ernment. It Is feared that should Genera, Reyes persist in landing, otherwise than as an envoy so accredited his presence will create trouble, and for this reason the government has decided to refuse him per- mission to land.
 It is rumored that the situation in Bo- gota Is extremly critical and that there Is a continuance of the manifestations of furious despair over the loss of the isth- mus. The feeling against President Mar roquin Is growing in intensity, and one rumor has 1t that he has been deposed The populace of Bogota Is talking of send ing big expedition to recapture the sth- mus at any cost. in their excitabiity los- ing sight of the futility of such an at tempt
 1t is believed here that Rear Admiral Glass commander in chief of the United States Pacific squadron, will soon call of- ficially on the junta and that his squadron will salute the flag of the republic
 An enthusiastic reception was given to the commissioners sent to interio 7vns, not in communication by telegraph with Panma, to convey the news, of the inde- pendence O fthe isthmus alt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
POVERTY DUE TO
 HUSBANDS WILL
WIFE MADE PENNILEss IN CARRY ING OUT HIS WISH TO HAVE A MAGNIFICENT MONUMENT ERECTED.

New York, November 13.-Practlcally reduced to poverty because the courts in- sisted on her spending her money to build her husband a monument, Mrs. Elizabeth Welsen has been compelled to file a petition in bankruptcy. Her liabli- ties are placed at 2,9f7. with no availi- able assets.
 When her husband, a wealthy resident of Bronx, died two years ago. it was found he had decreed that a magnificent monument be erected for himself and wife in Woodlawn cemetery. Whether he had over-estmated his wealth. or wheth- CT he had under estimated the cost of the monument. Is a matter of doubt. In either case 1t was found that the estate would not only be eaten up, but that the widow s own resources would be taxed heavily to carry out his wishes.
 Mrs. Welsen appealed to the courts for relief but 1t decided that so far as his estate was capable of bearing the ex- pense his wishes must be carried out.
 The monument, one of the finest In Woodlawn, has been built, and Mrs. Weisen is worse than penniless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
HOUSE BILLS.

Washington, November 13.-The follow ing, among other bills, were introduced in the house today:
 By MT Rixey of Virgnia--Extendng the privileges of national soldiers homes to veterans of the confederacy.
 By MT. Smith of Illinois-Reducing let ter postage to one cent.
 By MT. Wiley of Misunderstanding a penalty of ten years Imprisonment for the crime of train robbing and imprison- ment for life for obstructlng, d passen ger train.
 By MT. Loudanslager of New Jersey Authorizing z secretary of the treasury to reimbuise governors of states for money expended by them toward the ex- penses of s4ate troops into the volunteer service during the war with Spain up- on the certificate by governors as to the accuracy of their claims.
 By MT. Lacey-Granting grazing prlvi- leges to homestead settlers and holders of small farms on the public domain.
 By Mir. Shafroth of Colorado-Authoriz- ing the issuance of currency redeemable in bonds of the United States.
 The measure is intended to cause the conversion of United States bonds into one per cent. bonds.
 By Mir Gardner of Michigan-Provid- ing for port check notes of denomina- tions of $1, Si and $5." The bill is identi- cal in wording with the one introduced in the last congress.