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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

Here's e cong for the days, the he
roic old days
When the West tried the mettle of
resolute men,
Gre the sun of Progression had melt
ed the haze
OF mystery hiding the land from
our ken.
Here's a song for the. heroes, the
"cusses" so tough,
Who popped their great whips
when the schooners set sail
And sang their wild songs as their
pipes they would puff
While pounding along on the Over
land trail.
Not a snap of the cal.olsed old
fingers cared they
For the dangers awaiting them out
on the plains
AS they yelled at their bulls aud went
rolling away
In the alkali dust of the slow-moy-
ing trains.
Away through the DllloWS OF n1cker-
ing heat,
Upheld by courage that never could
fail,
With sneer for the perils they knew
they would meet
While pounding along or the Over
land trail.
The signal from scouts who were
sleuthiEg ahead;
The parking of wagons with panic
less haste;
The wild savage yells that would
waken the dead;
The Indian sally defantly faced.
The battle, the flight of the reds In
defeat;
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

Some graves over which the coy
otes would " all;
And On moved TIE .ratn through the
shimmerirg heat
That quivered and danced On the
Overland trail.
Where now are the heroes who
swung the great whips
That popped DER the backs Of the
laboring bulls,
Who chose not the language that
rolled from their lips
When the wheels furrowed sand In
the hardest of pulls?
But few yet are. lodging the ReaDer's
keen blade.
Yet totter down lifes ever-narrow-
ing vale
Yet linger and dream OF the parts
that they played
While pounding along on the Over
land trail.
Here's a sopg for the lively old days
that are gone,
Are now but q blur upon memory's
page,
When the fastest of freight was by
hull power drawn
And the fastest express was the
numbering stage.
The tourist who now in rare luxury
rolls
In palace car over the glittering
rail
Gives never a thought to the valiant
old souls
Who pounded along on the Over
land trail.
James Barton Adams, il Denver
Post.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

Tom Swor. before being hanged
at Raleigh, Wednesday. is repor ted
tc have confessed to the killing OF
Joe Cartwright, for which he paid
the death penalty, and, in addition,
said be had killed another negro In
his lifetime, had committed criminal
assault and was guilty of arson.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27
Land Company at Moss Point.

The Mississippi Land and I'm
provement Company has been organ
lied at Moss Point. The capital is
$50, 900, divided into 600 shares Of
s10O each. The object of the com.
pany is to purchase l;.nd and bore
oil wells at such places as the man
aging officers may select.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27
Intercepted Bliss.

Ernest Martin, negro lad. has
beer arrested at EIlisville, charged
with perjury. Martin was married
to dusky damsel about his own age,
and while celebrating his nuptials
with wedding supper. was arrest
ed on a charge OF perjury by bis
iather, who alleges that he swore
falsely to his age when procuring
the license. Martin resisted the Of
fieers and INDUCED in considerable
profanity, so that he now lauguishes
in the county bastile, with a pros
pect Of spending his honeymoon on
the county farm.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27
LEAKEsvLLE 1903

President Roosevelt will be un-
able to accept the invitation of the
National Association of Manufacture
ers aud the Progressive Union tc
visit New Orleans during the Manu-
facturers convention, April IA, 10
and 16. Judge Davey introduced
the committee on invitation. consist
ing of Marshall Cushing, OF New
York, represent ng the Manufactur-
ers and NJ. j. Sanders. OF New Or
leans, representing the Progressive
Union.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27
Reduced Rates to California.

The Iron Mountain route offers q
be of $4,000 from Memphis, Tenn,
California points. Tickets on
sale Feb. Is to April 80. Cores
ponding reductions to North Pacific
coast points. For further informa-
tion write II. D. Wilson, A. G. P. A.,
314 Main street. Memphis. Tenn, or
see your nearest ticket agent.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

New York.-In the report of the
health department published recent
ly it is estimated that the present
population of New York City is
3,732, ,9O3, an increase since the
United States census OF 1900 Of 1885,
rn1
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

New York.--The American Mis-
sionary Association ann ounces thai
Rev. A. F. Beard, D. D.. for
eighteen years secretary of the so
ciety. will retire from active duties
of that Office because of i'll health, to
become honorary secretary. The
election OF Rev. James Wesley Coop
er, D. D.. of New Britain. Conn.,. as
corresponding secretary, also was
announced
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27
Poison as Valentine.

New York.-Miss Lulu Cole, OF
this city, received on Valentine
Day vial of poison by mail, and
since that has received eight letters
threateniEgs her life. The valen-
tine and letters have been tur aed
over to the postal authorities who
are making an Investigation. Miss
Ccle thinks the letters we're sent by
a young woman out OF jealousy.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27
PRESIDENT HAS COLD.

Took Ride In Snow Storm and Has
Throat Trouble in Consequence.
President Roosevelt's insisting upon
leading the strenuous life has put him
again in the doctors hands. says a
washington dispatch. This time the
trouble is with his throat. A couple
of days ago he and Baron Speck Won
Sternberg. the German envoy, went
for four hours horseback ride in q
binding snow storm.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

San Francisco. The transport
Fitzpatrick will sail on February 27
for Sanar with the Fourteenth in
fanfry. The men are to take the
place OF the First infantry. The
Logan sails on the last day Of the
ronth and will carry the first
squadron Of the Thirteenth cavalry.
The Sheridan, next to arrive from
the Philippines. will be due on
March 3D..
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27
Boutwell, Captured.

hos. Boutwell,, who killed Harry
Badon on Dec. 27, at Sartinville, ir
the northeastern part of Pike couu-
ty, and escaped, was captured in
Meridian by Policeman Afford, and
is now in the county Jail at Magno-
10
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27
Delegates to Good Roads Convention.

Chairman Cole, of the good roads
organization of the State, announces
that in the next two or three days
he will appoint the good roads dele
gates to attend the general meeting,
which Is to take place in Chicago.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

Salem. Or.-W. G. Fulton was
elected United States senator. Sat
urday, after continuous balloting
since January 20.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27
Bishou Lyttleton Dead.

London. Bishop of Southampton,
Arthur Temple Lyttleton, died at
Petersfeld, Hampshire. He was
born in 1925.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

Minister Bowen has opened negc-
tiations with France. Spain. Hol-
Ian, Belgium. Sweden and Mexico
for the settlement of their claims
against Venezuela.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27
Currency Transferred.

The New York sub-treasury has
transferred 100000 in currency .tc
New Orleans.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27
COAL STRIKE COMMISSION

Meets in Washington to Prepare Its
Final Report.
The anthracite coal strike commits
sion has met in Washington to begin
the work of formulating their conclu-
sions and framing their report. All
the members of the commission are on
hand. The commissioners state 1t is
impossible to say even approximately
how long it will take to frame tie
award
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

Mr.. ]. C. Bland. Of Lake Charles,
predicts an early rise in the rice
market.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

1t is reported that the Nicaraguan
cruiser Momotombo, having on
board an expedition sert by Presi-
dent ZelaYa to help President Sierra
OF Honduras. was recently captured
bv President-elect Bonilla. to whom
General Sierra declined to relin-
quish the presidency.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

Congressman Moon, OF Tennessee.
is said to be blocking many merito-
rious bills in the house by objecting
to the consideration of measures out
side of the regular order.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

Speaker Henderson has laid be-
fore the house an invitation from
the exposition managers for con-
gress to attend the dedication exer-
cises of the ST. Louis Exposition.
April 30 aud May l and'2, 1913.
The invitation was accepted and a
resolution adopted providing for the
appointment OF eight members ol
the house elected t. the Fifty eighth
congress, to form committee with
FIVE senator's to represent congress
at the exercises.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

President Roosevelt has announced
the appointment of Judge William
r. Day as a member of the United
States supreme court to succeed
Justice Shiras VINO has rendered hi
resignation.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

A house resolution has been
adopted providing for the printing
of digest Of laws and opinions for
the courts of the United States and
the several States relating to par.
dons and other acts of executive
clemency.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

are on the eve of great important changes
tlonal methods especially apply the education
OF the pupils in our rural boy is
awakening thought that unless he takes advantage OF at
least good high will sadly handicapped
of life.
worthy contribution this idea the farmers of Mchi
year 1772 Of their and daughters
pupils neighborng high schools For the privilege
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

Bishop Blank, of Porto Rico. held
long conference with the presi-
dent and talked about conditions in
Porto Rico, a few days ago.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

Commissioner of Immigration Sar
gent has returned from an inspec-
tion tour along the New England
coast, and 1t is said with a number OF
designations of Chinese inspectors in
his possession. He declines to make
public the result of his trip, but he
is reported to have discovered what
gives indications of being conspira-
cy between inspectors AID tran5por-
tatiou companies and that the secre-
tary has ordered an immediate and
thorough Investigation of the service.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

Lieutenant General Miles recently
gave luncheon at lis residence in
honor Of his active 70, OF the late
70's, Chief Joseph, Nez PERI war
rior, Mrs. Miles and several other
women being present. Chief Joseph
was accompanied by two of his
tribeSmen.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

1t is reported here that the an
thracite coal strike commission has
come to decision on three ques-
tions which are OF great interest
both to the miners and operators.
1t is said that they have decided: /,
that miners shall have increase OF
not less than nor more than 10 per
cent; 2, that the companies and the
miners must agree on fixed day s
work for every man so that each
man shall be able to work eight
hours; 3, that future rates or other
matters on which there may arise a
dispute shall be decided by COM
mittee of the operators and the mi
rers. This report could not be
verified in any particular.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

The housa passed the naval appro-
priation bill after a protracted ses-
sion.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

tuition fees ss7 $40 Besides
the
clothing thus making extra
dollars these Farmers
school
the
think
forgotten
is time that
architect raised the
lawyer and this modern school must do In other
place search for better
which demands Of this
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

The ccnferees on the senate bill to
increase the pensions OF those who
have lost limbs in the military SER
vice or are totally disabled have
agreed on the rates fixed by the
house amendments. These provide
pension OF SD per month for the
loss OF a hand or foot; $46 for an arm
off at or above the elbow, or leg at
or above the knee; $50 where arm
is entirely lost; $50 for loss of one
hand and one foot. and 800 for the
loss of both feet.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

One of the bills that will probably
be passed during the last days of the
session is the Burleson bill for the
collection of cotton statistics by
means of tax of one mill on each
bale. There is prac tically no oppo-
sition to the bill in either house OF
congress as far as Mr.. Burleson has
been able to learn. Director of the
Census Merriam has been consider
ing plans by which the bill can be
put into operation, and he is satis-
fed that ii will enable bin to secure
very accurate returns from cotton
gins at a much less expense than
that involved in the present system.
If the system is found to be satisfac-
tory for cotton statistics. it can be
applied to the collection of other
statistics. including wheat.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

The president will call an extri
session of the senate uLless both thu
Panama canal and the Cuban re
ciproclty treaties are ratified dur
ing the present session.
1t is reported that resolution
may be introduced in congress i'm
peaching Federal Judge Swayne, oi
Florida, on the ground of incompe-
tency.
The United States government
has instructed Minister Powell to
insist upon the immediate settlement
of the American claims against Sar
Domingo.
The house rejected the conference
report on the army appropriation
Iii
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27
TREND OF EVENTS
AT WASHINGTON.
Transpiracies of Note, News and
Views of National Interest.
CORTELYOU TAKES HIS SEAT.
Head of New Department of Commerce
for the First Tim, Takes the Seat Re-
served for Him.---No Details of New
Department yet Discussed.

Washington.-At recent cabinet
meeting Secretary Cortelyou attend
ed as the head of the new depart
ment OF commerce and labor. He
was given cordial welcome by
both the president aud the other
members and was assigned the seat
at the foot of the cabiret that had
beer reserved for him. Mr.. Cortel-
you's elevation to the cabinet adds
another,lawyer to the body. AT the
meeting there was nc discussion OF
the details OF the new department,
but in day or two Secretary Cor
telrou will communicate to congress
his recommendation as to the new
department, the estimates of appro-
priation through the secretary OF
the treasury. Secretary Moody
brought to the attention of the cabi-
net the subject of construction of
war vessels now building. He SUBJ
mitted a report on the matter from
Admiral Knowles and he was au-
thorized to make public the report
together with a letter wtich he
himself had sent to the president on
the subject. Secretary Wilson in-
formed the cabinet that the appear
ance of the foot and mouth disease
had been repor ted in Northwestern
Mexico by the British consul located
at Potosi. The secretary has sent
agents of the department in Mexico
tn investioate the matter.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27

1t is matter of comment in Off
cial circles here that perhaps. with
out intending it. Germaus are aid
ing the Venezuelan revolutionists
in refusing to return at once Presi-
dent Castro's ships. Word has been
received here that the German com
mander has informed the Venezle-
Ian government that the ships will
be turned over to them at Port ol
SPAN this week. In the protocols
it was provided that all ships should
be returned and it vas the intention
Of the allies representatives here
that the return of the vessels should
occur il Venezuelan waters where
they were captured. President Cas-
tro has no navy to prevent the rev O.
lutionists importing arms and am
munition.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-17
HESPER.
From our regular correspondent

From our regular correspondence
June 10, 1903.
Prof. and Mrs. Russell are happy
over the arrival of little son born
June Is.
A large number of citizens of Hes
per and vicinity attended the dedica-
ton exercises at the large brick
church on Canoe Sunday.
Home grown Strawberries were
marketed in town last week
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bernatz of De-
corah Sundayed with Mr.. and Mrs. J.
H. Hiatt
Frank Miller of Canton was Hes
per caller the 14th.
r. H. McMillen has added new
porch to his residence.
Mrs. b. Thomas, of Mabel, former
resident of Hesper, was stricken with
stroke of paralysis last Thursday.
William Westgate had his residence
lately reshingled.
B. o. Burreson and family spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Ramlo.
Mrs. Carroll and Miss Inez of
DeSmett, S. ID. are guests of their
sister, Mrs. Josephine Strong.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ Carter are
grandparents to another little girl at
the home of f. ID. Baker of DEBORAH.
School closed Friday with picnic.
game of base ball between DEBORAH
and Hesper in the afternoon. As the
Hesper boys have not played for four
years it was "a surprise to get as many
scores as they did.
A Mr.. Stead of Canton and Miss
Anna Slack wer5 quietly married at
the home of the BRIDES parents, DR..
and Mrs. Slack on Friday at IL
O'Clock a. m. They left for Cresco
for short visit with her sister, Mrs.
Krumm. Her numerous friends join
in wishing them happy future.
Commencement exercises took place
on the evening of June Il at the
Friends church which was prettily
decorated with ferns, beautiful
flowers, class colors and motto. Gust
ma Johnson, Flora McMillen, Tilla
Goldberg and Emma Cooley were the
graduates. They were greeted by a
very large audience. A we'll planned
program was rendered in very
creditable manner. County Srperin-
tendent Hook IS presence graced the &C.
casion aud his address contained many
practical theories. Prof Russell in
appropriate remarks presented the
class with diplomas. May tie good
work 60 on. The above is the first
class of its size since 1884 when Mr..
Shea was county superintendent and
DR.. knight principal. There were
eleven that completed the course.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-17
Ignite COAL.

North Dakota and Montana have In
exhaustible supplies Of Ignite, or half
made coal, bituminous deposit which
has not had either the pressure or the
age to convert 1t into genuine coal.
In its natural state it is not available
as a fuel for shipment, as ii quickly
Stacks when exposed to the air. Com.
panies are now being formed to con-
vert this coal into briquettes. or pressed
blocks, as is now being done very sue
cessfully in both France and Germany
with similar deposits of Ignite coal.
When thus treated, ii becomes an ex-
cellent fuel, almost equal to hard coal.
and may be placed upon the market at
a very low cost, So to 81 per ton. The
northwest can well afford to encourage
an enterprise of this sort, for the prices
asked for both hard and soft coal
through all the northwest are very
serious drawback to the development
and prosperity Of the country.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-17

: Correspondence. :
News hApponin6s of the County.
reported ~ . e~mpetent corps Of writers.
OSSIAN.
from our regular correspondence

from our regular correspondent.>
June 16. 1903.
Twelve ladies from here attended
the l.. A. S. at the f. G. CLARK home
in Calmar last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Meyer, Mrs. A.
G. Heck. Mrs. F. Figge, and Mrs. Joe
Figge were among those from here
who attended church at Festina Thurs
day.
| After a three weeks visit with
friends residing in and around Ossian,
Mrs. Whitlofer and daughter Miss
Emma returned to Lime Springs Sat-
urday.
Messrs. Clarence Kinyon, George
Wiltgen, Wayne Weitgenant and Clair
Limbeck were fishing for bass Satur-
day.
Mrs. Thomas Pope and daughter
Mamie drove down from Alpha and
attended the graduation exercises Fri.
day night
Ed. Limbeck Sundayed at home.
Frank Brother was down from De-
corah few days last week visiting
with his sisters.
Several from Festina attended CathO-
lie services Sunday.
Misses Cora Thompson, Laura
Oyloe. and Cora Barlow departed for
Fayette today to be present during
the commencement exercises.
VIM. Novak has sold his beautiful
home to j. V. Vance. Consideration
So, 600.
Mrs. Novak and children returned
home from Calmar yesterday accom-
panied by Mr. Novak's sister and fami-
ly of little ones.
Miss Pearl and Wayne Weitgenant
depart tomorrow for Usage where they
will make an extended visit with rela-
tives.
Joe Meyer made business trip to
Festina today.
Miss Emma Peyer had the misfor-
tune to fall down cellar last Friday,
and badly lacerated her wrist.
Miss Edna Lee has finished her
school year at Monona and will spend
year at home for recreation before
again taking up school work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clemens Funke Sun.
dayed in town.
Percy Billiard and family drove in
to the country and spent Sunday.
Miss Stella Blanchaine is home from
Cedar Rapids for the summer vaca-
ton.
Mrs. B. P. Doane and daughter Mil
dred were over night visitors in town
Friday.
John Barthelme and sister, Miss
Sophia, were Festina visitors Satur-
day and Sunday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-17
WILL COST asa.

With land worth $50 per acre, corn
worth 35 cents, hay SO and hired help
worth $25 per month and board, it will
cost about 500 to produce thirty
month-old steer weighing 1900 pounds,
and the breed Of the animal will deter
mine whether there will be any profit
in his production. If he Is scrub and
brings 81 per hundredweight he will be
raised at loss If high grade Short
horn, Doddie or Whiteface and brings
SO there will be a profit. About all the
losses and profits associated with beef
production are connected with this
proposition, and the worst of 1t Is that
there are so many men who will not
believe II until they have tried 1t.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-17
FREEPORT.
From our regular correspondent


June rs, 1903
Will Strayer departed yesterday for
Richland, Oregon. after two weeks
visit with friends and relatives.
Mrs Dial of Waukon Is spending a
few days with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Dial at this place.
Mr. aud Mrs. Aaron Strayer of
Chicago are visiting with Mr.. and
Mrs Geo. Strayer this week.
Miss Judith Sorenson spent Sunday
with her cousin, Miss Hagar Delaney,
at this place.
@. A. Mckee mas hired out to work
for @. b. Robinson, who has gone
into business at DEBORAH.
Miss Clara Stinson entertained a
number of her school children Mon
day afternoon and they all enjoyed a
very nice time.
Mrs Sylvia Anderson of Canoe was
in Freeport Monday.
Mrs. o. Fl. Stevens and daughter
of Pinchville were calling on Free
port friends Sunday.
Mr.. anG Mrs. Joe Bell of Albert
Lee, Mimi, are visiting with Mr.. an.
Mrs X. O. Anderson few days this
week.
James Strayer was over from Calmar
Sunday.