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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
DR. purnell nntimistic

Laredo, Tex.-Dr. J. e.. Purnell, oi
vicksburg, who was sentby the United
States Surgeon General to make an
inspection of the Laredo yellow fever
infected district, has stated that he
does not think there is any yellow
fever outside of Laredo. The popu.
lation In the country traversed by DIR.
Purnell is-composed almost entirely OF
ranchmen and is sparsely settled.
Each locality enforces its own cc:s-on.
tine regulations and they AZ 4 the
most rigid character. Owing to the
lateness Of the season and the close
guard that Is being kept over the In.
fected points. DR.. PsrDell belevss
thers is not the least danger OF the
fever spreading. -
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
Contractor Claims $4,000.

The board of supervisors of Har-
rison county is threatened with $4,000
lawsuit by M. T. Lewman, the builder
of the new courthouse at Gulfport, for
what he alleges as extra excavation
) for laying the foundation, which he
says, was ordered by tie architect.
The board contends that the contract
price agreed on included the work,
but the contractor says it was not in
the specifications, and has billed the
county for an extra $4,000, which the
board declined to pay. and will stand
q lawsuit. sf
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
Bronze Statutes Were Temptlue.

New York.-John w. Goodwin, q
well dressed young man whose home
is said to be In Cincinnati, has been
arrested in South avenue store, where
special officers allege that he was try.
ing to make off with several bronze
statuettes. At the police station he
broke loose and tried to beat his head
against the wall. It was found that
he was suffering from an old fracture
OF the skull, and he was taken to .
hospital. e~s
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
rrAnti.lYsnensia Club.

New York. = Dyspepsia is respon-
sible for the organization of an anti
dyspepsia club In Jersey City. The
chief object is ito inculcate and foster
the habit of feeding upon substantial
food" The members are required tc
report In writing their physical condi,
tion every three months.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

Governor Longino has appointed
quite list Of the Kinds county com.
missioners in getting uplthe exhibit
from this county to the Worlds Fair.
Commissioner Henry will meet with
the commissioners and give them en-
outline OF the work and 1the nature OF
the exhibits needed. Every product
of the county is wanted for the Missis-
sippi exhibit, the best and finest sam
pies. All products, articles of every
kind, should be shipped to Jackson,
where they will be stored. culled and
classified aud shipped to St. Louis
during the winter and installed in the
proper buildings. The state commits
sioner requests the chairman of the
county commission to call the mem-
bers together at an early date and pre-
pare for the work necessary.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
Morocce's Sultan Facing Bankruptcy.

New York. The taxation has not
been collected for two year. says a
Times dispatch from Tangier. The
Europeans who have supplied the
Sultan of Morocco with Western lux
uries hold bills for large sums secur-
ed by the customs, and holding pre-
cedenoe over any new loans raised.
The correspondent says something like
appears inevitable unless
the powers come to his aid.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
Shotgun Quarantine.

The failure Of the city of Meridian
to pass the "cow ordinance, may
lead to serious trouble says..a dispatch,
unless the nuisance is abated. Several
of the citiz ,ns declare their intention
to guard their property from depredat-
ing animals even if it is necessary to
use the shotgun.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

Norfolk, Va.-An order has been
received here from Judge Waddell Of
the United States circuit court, con-
firming the report of the receivers Of
the Oliver Refining Company. The
order provides that after the payment
by the refining company of certain OF
its creditors. the receivers shall sur
render the property of the Oliver Re-
-fning Company to the company.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

A Board of Trade, with annual dues
of $50. is being formed in Laurel. A.
secretary will be employed and sys-
temattc advertising in the North will
be undertaken, with view OF attract.
ing investors and farmers.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
Pelican Killed

G. r. Lefore. farmer living near
.Glasston, killed an enormous pelican
in his cotton field a few days ago.
Such birds are seldom seen SO far in
land, and this is probably the first one
ever killed in Jones county. The
pelican measured eight feet, two in
ches from tip to tip of it's wings.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
Contract Let

The contract for furnishing the new
courthouse at Gulfport, with fixtures,
furniture, etc., was let to Virginia and
Chicago houses. The contract for
lighting the building with electricity
was laid over, as was also that for sew
eraQe and grading.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

New York. :" Halt time, vork; only"
is the order that has been issed TO ell
the collieries Of the Delaware and
Hudson Coal Company. This means
halt weeks pay only to 1900 men
and boys in the anthracite mines Of
this one corporation. II the reason
given for this order be true-thst the
market is over stocked with anthracits
coal--it will probably be issued short
" BY other leading anthracite com-
panies.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

The Honorable Artillery Company
OF London and their escorts, the Anci-
ent and Honorable Artillery Company
Of Boston, spent one day recently in an
inspection of the many points OF in
ierest about Washington. The pro-
gramme for the day had included an
excursion to Mount Vernon. but the
inclemency of the weather was SO pro-
nounced as to prevsnt all but few OF
them from making the trip. In the
afternoon both organizations were re-
ceiyed by the president.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
Rural Free Delivery.

The postoffice department has noti-
fed Congressman McLain that rural
free delivery service had been estab-
lished ON routes leading from Wesson
to begin Nov. 3. This service is al
ready established in many places in.
that congressional district, and many
petitions bearing Mr.. McLain's en-
dorsoment are before the department.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
Franchise Renewed.

The franchise to construct and main
tain an electric railway from Biloxi to
Pass Christian over the public road;
which was originally granted year
ago, has been renewed by the board OF
supervisors for twelve months.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
WIN Maintain Prices.

New York. AT meeting here o.
the Steel Plate Association. which In
cludes all the principal steel plate
manufacturers, the price schudle hal
been discussed, and it is understood
that the association will maintain tho
list previously in force.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
Reducing Expense Of municipalities

Manila.-A commission is now en-
gagged in reducing the number of mu-
nicipalities in the different provinces
of the island, This will greatly reduce
the expense Of the government.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

One of the highest fnes ever asses
ed in Meridian was recently lodged
against William Strickland, convicted
in Justice Williams court for selling
whisky and beer. without alicense.
He was fine $400 and costs and thirty
days on the rock pile. Strickland
operated blind tiger near the stock
yards in the eastern part of the city,
and is said to have done 1ourisbing
business. ~
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

Nevada, Mo.-Three district earth
quake shocks were felt here early Satur
day. The movement was from west te
east. No damage was done.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
Leyee Work.

Capt. a. B. Richardson, Secretary
Lane and other engineers report that
all of the levee work is progressing
nicely, and that there are over 100
teams at work OF Holly brook.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
Thermometer Down to Al.

The Thermometer reached Al de-
grees throughout the State few nights
ago, though no frost was reported.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
EIysian CIub to Build Home.

Directors of the Elysian Club. a
social organization of Greenville have
let the contract for an elegant home to
cost $4,000.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
NEWS OF THE 1r
STATE CAPITAL.
Kinds County VIII Have Fine Exhibit at
Worlds Fair.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
New Department at the State University
Opens Under AuspiciOus Circumstances
proceeds From Sale of Cotton Be-
ginning to Roll In. f.

jackson. Prof. Jones and Prof.
Riley of the State University bring
good reports as to the medical depart
ment Of the State university which
was just opened this year. The med
ical department Is q new branch at the
university, and It's fattcring opening
gives much encouragement to those
who have the department. In charge.
Fifteen students were present on the
first day, whithis just five more than
the famous school at Johns
hopkins began its course With.
The dissecting room, which is one Of
the new structures on the grounds, in
which the students will do most of the
medical work, is nearing completion
and in less than four weeks will be
ready for occupancy. The trustees are
very anxious to give the medical stu
dents some actual practice in hospi-
tai, and the coming legislature will be
called upon to make an an appropria-
tion for the purpose of establishing a
hospital. If the legislature fails to
make the necessary appropriation the
trustees will establish private sani-
tarium. DIR. Bullett, for four years
connected with the medical depart
ment of the University of Virginia.
has charge of the new department o
the State University.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

Little Rock, Ark Information
comes from New York, indirectly. that
Armour, the Chicago pork packer mil-
lionaire, in his thankfulness for the
restoration of his little daughter. Lo-
lisa, to health BY DR.. Lorenz. the
world famous bloodless surgeon Of
Europe, proposes to endow chairs Of
Lorenz surgery throughout the United
States. Little Rock is one Of the
favored points mentioned.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
Mrs. Lopez and Family Arrive.

Mrs. Lopez and family have arrived
at Biloxi from Rome, where Mr.. Lo.
peg died. The remains of the deceas-
ed are expected to reach Biloxi about
Oct. %.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
WAS NOT HIS WIFE. Or
Woman Had Not Been Married to th,
Tooth Jerker. =

New York.-Dr. Albert Mix John.
stone is quoted as having admitted that
Marie Dayton, who As Mrs. John
stone" is in the Tombs on the charge
OF having robbed the United. States
Playing Gard Company Of large sum,
is not his wife. When the case came
prominently before the public a few
days ago woman appeared who de-
clared she is Johnstone's wife and
that he never had secured divorce.
Johnstone explained tue state of affairs
by saying he intended to marry Miss
Layton whom his wife had procured .
divorce. However, she had not jet
taken steps In that direction, he
admitted samsss Il wsns.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
Rebuilding RapidIy.

Work on the new Creosote Works
ct West Pascagoula is progressing
rapidly. and the plant Ia expected TO
be In operation In short time.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
CIeyeland Fakes Cottage.

New York.-Former President ana
Mrs. Cleveland have taken a cottage
at Lake Wood, N. j., where is expect-
ed they will spend much OF the winter
season. 1t is for the benefit Of Mrs.
Cleyeland's health that the tempor-
ary change has been made. She has
not regained her strength since the
birth of the baby, FRAMES Grover. eil
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

Efforts will be made to amend ex-
tradition treaties with England and
France SO as to get At the Missouri alb
sconders.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

English women refused to attend
the reception of the dowager empress
of China, s.sf sos s.rs
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

The personal roll OF Lee county has
been received at the auditors Office.
The valuation this year amounts to
81, 2lO, 688, which is an increase OF
SlO5,672. The polls reported amount
10 4, 164, an increase of 1853. There
are only Eve counties which have not
sent in their personal roll to Auditor
Cole, and these are expected in the
next few days. The seventy which
have reported show an increase In al.
most every Instance.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
Grain Rates May be Much Disturbed.

New York. Grain may be with
drawn soon from the list of articles
upon which the London and Liverpool
steamship lines operated from the va
rious Atlantic ports maintain minimum
rates. At meeting of representa-
tives Of the various lines 1t has been
decided to recommend such with
drawal
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

Auditor Castle, of the postofice de-
partment, has resigned to attend to
private business. The report Of At
torney Bonaparte may account for it.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

80 So E&az7&ttk HEsEfe .1Ge&azzSX
= Ohioago.--0harles a. Daigb, onoe q
consulting engineer for the United
States government in tho Clyde ship
yards, has been declared insane in the
court at the Detention. Hospital.
Daigh had national reputation as an
engineer and inventor. He Was . con-
sulting engineer on the battleships In.
diana. Kearsargs and Kentucky:-
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
Hamilton Fisk III.

New York. Hamilton fisk, associ-
lte United States treasurer in charge
of the Sub Treasury, is i'll, and the
doctors say he is threatened with ap-
pendicitis. An operation is not con-
iidered necessary,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

Stillwater, o. T. -Iycry Rogers, the
10Y who confessed to the murder of
dary p. RokEh. 13-year old girl,
lear here lass week. has pleaded guilty
court md was sentenced to prison
orIlife.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

Personal assessment rolls from
Lowndes, Perry and Yazoo counties
show gratifying increase as compared
with last yet in all three. The valua,
ton for Lowndes for this year Is 81, ;
2O2. .274. an increase of 500. .549; polls,
46I8. decrease of 1885, The valua-
tion for Perry in 81. 1857, 1922, an In.
crease Of $30a, ,707; polls, 2sl6. an in.
crease of of thirty-fve. The assess
msnt for Yazoo la ,S2,243204. an in
crease Of 95, $50; polls, 1850, an In
crease Of SAG. s2NE2 ESs
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

Henderson M. SomerviIle, chairman
OF the board of general appraisers in
New York, is slated for removal.
There has been friction between him
aud the treasury department for some
time on account of his contention that
the board is judicial body, and that
its members are appointed for life, the
same as federal judges, and can be re-
moved only for cause. In recent
court decision in New York it was held
that the general appraisers may be re-
moved at the will of the president.
with or without specified cause. The
friction was only with Secretary Shaw
and Assistant Secretary Armstrong,
until MIR. Armstrong aroused the ire of
President Roosevelt by writing mag
azine article in which he criticised the
presidents position on the negro ques-
ton, referring to it as unwise, disturb
ing and tending to retard the solution
of the race problem. The president
and Secretary Shaw discussed Mr..
Somerville's case and decided to ask
him to resign as soon as his successor
can be selected. M
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

General Duffield has reported to the
government that the total amount of
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

waved over the e~White House
a few mornings ago. causing consid-
erable anxiety among the seafaring
men in the navy department across the
way. There were no appearances of
Unusual excitement about the mansion
such as may bs seen on vessel when
the colors are run to the masthead
bottom side up, aud as the morning
mess was full, with no searching par
ties ont, it was quite evident that none
OF the Presidents family was lost.
But why the Stars and Stripes should
be cutting capers over the White
House everyone was at loss to un-
derstand until after the employees of
the house had been put through a
civil service examination in short
form. At length it was explained to
the satisfaction of all concerned that
Jerry" the rheumatic eolored porter
who has been doing one thing or an
other in his line, and out of it, about
the house since "Befo de wah." was
responsible for the false alarm. On the
night before, the playful winds seized
upon the presidents flag like over en-
thusiastic carnival merry makers and
tore it without lea7e or license with
the halyards from the mast 0onse-
luently. when Jerry" came on duty
in the morning. he saw that something
was wrong and attempted to right ii.
AS old Jerry, is a little nearsighted
aud not we'll up in nautical matters,
he readjusted the tackle to the mast
without taking observations and sent
the colors to the topmost point not
noticing that they were stars down.
When the White House was notified
thet it was IN distress and Jerry"
was found to be the cause, the old
porter vent aloft with the agility of a
pat monkey. quite unmindful of his
aches and pains, and quickly restored
its proper position the official en-
blsm which announces to the world
that the president is at home and
ready for business.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

The officers and men who served
with Admiral Dewey at Manila are
looking forward anxiously for action
by the Supreme Court for the District
OF Columbia in the claim for prize
money for the destruction of Admiral
Montijo's feet. More than five years
have passed since Dewey's victory in
Manila Bay, but neither the gallant
commander nor his men have received
their money for that victory. After a
sharp fight in the District court it was
decided that Dewey was entitled to
prize money for the Spanish ships
that were raised repaired and taken
into the government service. It is
estimated that this will amount to
$500. 200. which is to be divided when
made available among the 1900 men
that fought with Dewey at Manila.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

Assistant Attorney General Chris
tiancys resignation has been accepted.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

Apropos of the retirement Of Major
General Corbin from Washington to
assume command of the Department
of the East, there has been considera-
BILE gossip, occasioned chiefly because
the moving of Corbin served to sever
another link in the chain that former
" connected President Roosevelt with
the friends of the late President Nc
Kinley. One by one the men who
wers most prominent in the Mckinley
administration have been retired from
official life, nntil today Postmaster
General Payne is practically the only
link that connects the Roosevelt admin
istration with that of his predecessor,
considering the strictly political ele
meDt
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

Rnssia would rather fight than yield
her Manchrian position.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
NEWS OF THE DAY
TERSLEY RELATED.
Things Throughout the World Told in
Pointed Paragraphs.
WAVES FROM THE MAGIC WIRES
Condensed and Served While Hot to Our
Readers in LabOr-Saving SIices.---
Cream of Late Dispatches From the
FOnr Quarters of the Globe.

8 Distrust of American stocks lead
ing feature of the Lon don markek -
The decision in the Alaskan boun-
Diary case may be delivered in week.
The czar makes a pleasant impress
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

At the request of the War Depart
ment, Senior Calvo, the Costa Rican
Minister, has withdrawn his son,
Arthur Calvo, from West Point. where
he was being given military educa-
tion as an act of courtesy to the COST
Rican Government. Young Coivo is
said to have been responsible for the
incident that got Cadets James g..
Steese and William A. Gance into
trouble which ended with a court
martial and sentence to dismissal.
1t was shown that they were hilarious
at dinner at hotel in Newburg last
August, and that Calvo particularly
solicited the invitation from the hotel
keeper and arranged for Steese, Gance
and himself to go.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

Mr.. Edmonton of this city. who has
patented lifting Jack for use in lifting
the journal boxes Of cars to permit The
brasses to be removed and replaced,
hiss already received nice offer for
his scheme, but has not decided to GO.
cept it. One man can operate, Mr..
Simonton's invention, whcreas the old
method OF doing the work with the
regular jack requires two or three
men. It Is also about five times "a
fast as the old method. 'f : iseiisl
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

The Monetary Commission will re-
port on silver and gold basis of ex-
change.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

Sir Chen Tuug Liang Cheng; the
Chinese minister has had long con-
ference with Secretary Hay today re-
garding the situation in Manchuria.
The minister received Information
some time ago that there was no ap-
parent movement on the part Of Rus
sia indicating that that country would
begin the evacuation of Manchuria on
Oct. s, as agreed, and as stipulated in
treaty made with China. The Obi
nese minister naturally feels keenly
the conditions which exist, and, as is
everywhere known, China is in no poA.
sition to enforce the treaty and COM
pei Russia to evacuate. AT present the
concern of the United States is to see
that the agreement made with China
for open ports in Manchuria are
carried out regardless OF what Russia
may do for either evacuation or in
permanent control of the province.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

claims awarded to Germany against
Venezuela is l, $40. 600 marks.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
Mexican Pete a Policeman.

DR.. H. B. Peterson is suggested fol
seventh auditor of the treasury.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

In month congress will convene
with Joe Cannon as speaker and John
Sharpe Williams as leader of the mi
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

h The trustees of the State Depart
ment Of Archives and History met o few
days ago, In Historical Hall in the
new capitol building. The following
members Of the commission were
p.esent: Bishop Ohas. B. Galloway,
DR.. r. w. Jones. DR.. F. j.. Riley,
Hon. =. L. Preston and Prot. @. II.
Brannons The whole morning session
was occupied in hearing the report OF
Director Rowland.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

State Superiatendent H. L.Whit-
field has returned from atlanta. Ca,
where he attended a. meeting of the
-state superin tendents of North and
South Carolina. Georgia, Alabama,
Mississippi and Tennessee. The meet
ing was to discuss the educational con-
ditions In the various Southern States
and TO make suggestions for improve
menk The meeting, Mr.. Whitfleld
said, showed that the Southern States
were improving but were still behind
in this mosl inaDort taut branch.