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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-05-08
Bank Attacked.

Paris.-The foreign Office has re
ceived a dispatch from Salonica
saying the Ottoman bank has been
attacked and that it was feared the
situation was serious. No details
were received.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-05-08
Purchase of Valley Line.

st. Louis. AT a meeting of the
board of directors of the Iron
Mountaic railroad the purchase OF
the Valley line from East st. Louis
to Fordyce Junction, ILL.,, distance
of go miles. was recommended.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-05-08
TOPICS OF MOMENT
FROM MISSISSIPPI
News of the Day and Notes by
the Way in the Bayou State.
DEVICE TO PREVENT OVERFLOW
Letters Patent Granted TO GuIfpOrt Par
ties on Scheme Claimed to be So
luton of the Overflow ProbIem.---
Prominent Planter Murdered.

The McCaughan brothers, Will
liam and Harper, of Gulfport, have
been granted letters patent en- de-
vice for the protection of low
riparian lands IRON overflow, says
special to the PlcaYune. elf our
plan had been in operation all up
and down the Mississippi river dur
ing the floods that 50 lately caused
such destruction, said Mr.. Harper
McCaughan, "there would have
been no breaking OF levees and de-
struction of property" He de-
tcribed the plan as follows: "Sup-
pose, now, this little bayou was
river subject to annual overflow.
The banks would be Ieveed. Now,
to protect these levees, and make
them hold at all times we would,
when the water was low, make an
outlet channel on one side aud levee
It's banks. This outlet channel ex-
tends to a Iow-!ying basin or reser-
voir into which the surplus waters
may be received and retained, or
drained away to some other out
let. BY this construction portion
of the water from the main stream
is led off through the outlet chan
mel, but in order to prevent the
water from the main stream enter
ing the outlet channel at all times,
a dam is constructed across the out
let stream near its mouth, lower
thar the levees and just high
enough to permit overflow here
when the danger point in the alti-
tude of the main stream is reached
from flood Or other cause during
the normal flow of the river. Tie
dam is inclined on each side of its
middle to permit steady rise upon
the river side and an easy and
gradual flow upon the other side to
prevent violent washing and the de-
htruction of the dam. The levees
and dam may be constructed in
any suitable manner and Of any ma
terial, and ir order to protect the
entrance to the outlet channel, fen
ders are constructed at eacn corner
of the main stream and the overflow
channel. These tenders extend some
distance up and down the stream,
also some distance past the dam IN
tie overflow channel. The fender
are made of piles, with heavy plank
or timber facing. These tenders
prevent the washing of the corners,
and to prevent the washing Of the
dam it is provided with none
rosive face constructed Of sheet piles
driven perpendicularly across the
outlet channel. However, both the
facing and the tenders may be built
OF masonry or any suitable mate
rial"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-05-08

Meadv,lle. Pa.-The ssmi-annual
assenblage OF the bishops OF the
Methodist Episcopal church Of the
world Ii in session here in Ford
Memorial chapel OF Allegheny Col
fc0a
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-05-08
Reunion Orator.

New Orleans. Judge John Fl.
Rogers. Of Fcrt Smith, Ark, has
been selected as orator at the Con-.
Eederate reunion.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-05-08

Announcement is made that the
dental association will hold its next
annual meeting at vicksburg on
May 19. The examination of appli-
cants for license to practice that
profession will take place at Jack
son on May rs.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-05-08

The case against Sergeant Curry,
formerly employed on the Sun
flower plantation, charged with the
murder Of convict, has been dis
missed by the Suntower couEty
court. The evidence showed clearly
that the sergeant indicted lad not
given the negro the beating from
which 1t was alleged be had died,
but that, on the contrary, the mar
really lost his position because of
bis unuue leniency.
Mower County transcript., 1903-06-24
We Can Sell Your Land. /

We can get you good prices. How do
we know we can? Simply because we
have done it for others, and what we
have done for others we can do for you.
There is no secret about it-nothing
mysterious about it. It's simply mat
ter of experience, know how, hustle and
get there; made possible by hard work
and study. 1f you have land to sell,
list It with us. Don't wait, but list it
at once. Our customers will be. COM
ing in quite lively from now on from
Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. We
advertise continually in the best papers
and through letters. We have sent out
$4,000 letters into the: four states
named and we have a right to expect
good results. -. u (. s ss =. zS.. I :.
JNo. M. CANNON LAND AGENCY,
-.. .=15 =. u Austin, Mimi
Mower County transcript., 1903-06-24
Wild West ShOWinAustin

Never was there such a congress of
riders as that shown by the 5Luella
Forepaugh- Fish newest and greatest
wild west which will exhibit in Austin
Tuesday, July 7th. r y, ,e.>. ~ .2..s ..t
r Over 1000 men and horses participate
in this unparalleled exhibition, en-
bracing people from all nations. @s
Cowboys, Scouts, Indians, Vaqueros
Of Mexico, Cossacks of Russia, Gauchos
Of South America, Cavalry from Eng
land, France, Germany, as we'll as a
troop Of our own boys in blue. A bat
terry of artillery will inspire the vast
audiences with enthusiasm and delight.
The stage coach robberies Of a few
years ago will be faithfully reproduced
in all their thrilling romance, being
realism seldom witnessed.
The Indians in their villages never
fail to attract large crowds, and are
friendly to all. 81 '%..
They will have five bands of music,
the most famous Of which is the cow
boys band. The military band and
the female band from Wyoming to-
gether make the greatest musical ag-
gregation in existence.
The grand street cavalcade will be
witnessed at 10 a. M. the day of arrival
Thousands OF, people will be here from
every part of the SUR rounding country
and Austin will have on her gala dress
Mower County transcript., 1903-06-24
Summer Training Schools.

"A summer training school for teach
ers will be held in Austin July 9Th to
August 1st. Glasses will be formed in
.all.subje quired for first and second
grade certificates, also elasses in music
and drawing. There will also be a
Primary Model school. Teachers should
bring text books in subjects they. wish
to study. FANNY G. zGIEs,
County Superintendent Of Schools.
Mower County transcript., 1903-06-24
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DIED
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CRANE.
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At Rochester, Thursday, June IS,
1903, of tubercul losis, Miss Olive M.
Crane, aged As years. She was born in
Sharon, Ohio, in 1858, and when very
young came with her parents to Aus
tin. She grew up here and graduated
from the Austin high school, class Of
1877 She has been in poor health for
years. The remains were brought here
for interment. Funeral services were
held Saturday afternoon at the re-
sidence of Frank u. Crane, Rev b. j.
w Someryille assisted BY Rev. AS,
sDascomb officiating.
HEMsT TREET. .ss
At her home in Lyle township, une
815, of dropsy Of the heart, Mrs. Ellen
%. wife Of Clark Hem mstreet, aged So
years. She had been sick for about
nine weeks. Her maiden name was
|SSearles. She, twas born III Albany,
Green count i. w v is,, !, a prilss2 1849. Her
! folks y sllbse emily nnoY we'd to Mount
Pleasant. She was married to MI.
sHemstreet, Sept. 1856 They lived
in Green county until 1870 when they
came 70 NJ ! oscow township, northwest
of. Austin, owing to Lyle township
the. following year, Ehey have lived
on the. present place for the past rs
years. Three children were born to
them, one son, Elwin u !, and the hus-
band surviving q. Funeral services were
held at Enterpr prise schoo olhouse Nednes
day Rev. Browne Of Austin offici-
|ating s. very large company 81 sors
rowing friends ere present. Inter.
Mower County transcript., 1903-06-24

bahy hoy was born TO Mrs. i'll
.KearnsI on
Charls 81 &rnitz picksd 425 boxes
iof strawberriss N Monday1. ~, L
- Mrs. Ban6eld returned Fri-H
day froinh eref j ftended visit IN Colorado
EIsprlpgs
r.. ,. Shepherd and daughters Ruth
and Helen left Saturday for q trip in
sYYeIlo Hstone park
Charles Knox has been over to the
Old place III sBroWnsdaIe for several
days trying to hay 9 little.
Parke GoodWin's insurance agency
has paid $$525 insurance to f. !. Rod
gers for cutters burned in his recent
livery fire.
Rev. Jens G. Re leland Of this city
was reelected secretary Of the United
Lutheran church of America at their
annual meeting at Duluth last week. .
The Austin High School Alumni
Association will have their reunion
and banquet in the parlors Of the. Con-
gregational church on Friday evening.
The Baptist Ladies' Aid Society
will serve ice cream and cake and lem
.onade in the old post office room, next
TO Hormeps market, on the Fourth Of
July. s:
AThe alarm Of FIRE Monday noon came
from Frank Fishers restaurant near
the Milwaukee depot. The fire started
from a agasoline stove under 1.-The coffee
urns..D Damage slight. q. }ss s .asas5sSS.
Mrs. Carrie Nation, the noted tenn
perance lecturer, addressed large
crowd at the armery Friday evening on
the evils Of the liquor traffic and habit
She went from here to st..3Paul. y
MIR. and Mrs. G.S. Thompson of
Mason City, Iowa, and Mr.. A. Harris
Of Eldora, Iowa, are guests Of Z. F
Leonard and L. B. Fairbanks. Messrs
Thompson and Harris are old comrades
of the civil war All members of the
3rd Vermont regiment. al:
Marriage licenses are issued to
StephenIB and Miss Anna A dams
of Adams; Fred j. Dankert and Miss
Clara John of Austin; Thomas III. Glib.
son and Miss Ethel M. Stearns of Aus
tin; William r. Finch and Miss Olive
M. Otterstrom of Austin.
The new telephone company is
pushing things and will soon com
mence setting poles. The new ex
change will be in the James Keena1
building over the postoftice. Everyone
should patronize it.: :. Every farmer il
this half Of the county should put il
telephone connection with the new
company. There will be over 800 il
use in this city. .-5%1 -
Mower County transcript., 1903-06-24
C. e. District Convention.

~
The fourteenth annual convention
of the Christian Endeavor societies for
the Albert Lea district consisting of
Mower, sFreeborn, Blue Earth and Fill
more counties opened in the Congrega-
tional church Friday evening, closing
Sunday evening. The attendance of
delegates was not as large as expected
but the meetings were full of interest
to those present. The program for
Friday evening included an address OF
welcome by Rev. A. B. Miller and an
address by the state secretary. followed
by a reception. Is .s5.5a:&&i.,i
On Saturday, the needs of our young
people were discussed (a) personal con-
secration (b) personal responsibility,
| (c). personal enthusiasm. Missions
were before the conference in the after
noon and also the subject Of the social
life Of the G. E. society. In the even.
ing, Rev.. Everett Lesher Of Spring.
Valley gave an inspiring address on
"True Blue, /" covering abiding faith in
God, obedience, willingness to sacrifice,
aggressiveness and determination.
On Sunday afternoon, a workers
conference was led by Harry Bride
and was one of the best meetings of
the convention In the. evening, Rev.
A. s. Dasc comb spoke on Cd as
Light and Rev. r. Lesher discussed
the Needs Of g: b. w orkers. Z
The new officers elected are: presi-
dent Miss Lynna H orton, Spring
Valley; J lst vice presid lent Clars
ence Yes ton, " inne ebago; End vice
president Or. Oscar "a. Burton, Albert
Lea: Bird vice preside lent Miss Jane
Todd, Austin; 4th vice. .preside Mrs.
SsE. Lurton, Prest ton; secret ary- Miss.
Daisy Maxwell Austin treasurer Mr..
~ s. Zones, Al bert Lea; junior super
intend dentMiss Ma yme Smout, Wells.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-08
A sURE TEST
OF Whether Coffee Really Hurts or N,

OF Whether Coffee Really Hurts or Not
Some felix's drink coffee am suffer day
after day but console themselves by say
ng. Il don't believe il hurts me or az any
rate 1 am not sure that it does
The sensible thing 10 do is to make sure
by leaving of coffee and using Postum
for a week or 50. The trial is pleasant
and you may learn something worth more
than money 10 you in the way OF healtn
and strength
An intelligent woman who valued her
health aad comfort made sure She says:
4 have proved positively that when
used coffee I had kidney and bladder
trouble. p4lpitation OF the heart. stomach
trouble. Insomnia and my complexion was
saIlew and muddy. but I got rhl q all
these troubles when quit coffee and took
on Postum Fool Coffee All my Troubles
disappeared quickly. almost as IL by
magic. and in their place became strong
and well
I soon learned to like Postum Is Well
as ever liked coffee. and 7 would no;
exchange my delicious cup OF Postum
for coffee and sickness for anything n
tire world " Name given hy Postum Co.
Battle Greek Mich
Look in each 7ackass for copy OF The
famous little book. The Road to Wei
vile"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-08

prosecute the case, and he made a Wig
orous fight to show that Mr.. Waltman
had allowed his train to block Central
avenue for more than twice the time that
the city ordinances allowed him to do.
When the evidence was all in IT showed
a very peculiar condition of affairs. The
Missouri Pacific switch yards were con-
gested with trains, all on account OF the
immense business the road Is doing, for a
good part of which Wichita is responsible
Teams and people collected at the cross
ing and the street cars were ringing their
bells to clear the track.
The conductor could not pull forward
and divide his train without running into
another train, and the only thing he
counld do was to back his whole train
streets or back clean out of the city, and
that would have been very dangerous
thing to do, because he might have killed
several people on some of the other
street crossings.
Judge Stanley summed up the evidence,
and said it convinced him that the con-
ductor did not intend to violate the city
ordinances. and that the overplus of bust
ness was to blame for the blockade, and
not Conductor Mailman, and for that
reason he would have to discharge the
prisoner The judge of the police court
seemed to think that the city might make
a law to prohibit people bathing in the
Big Arkansas river. but that the man who
took bath in the stream by accidentally
falling into the river was not in fact
violator of the ordinance.
Probably some of the same people who
kick about the railroads blockading the
streets were very much pleased with the
finding of the court. They wanted TO
give it to somebody. but when they saw
Conductor Mailman they did not want to
hurt him.
1t was reported that Mr.. Waltman had
been confined in the city jail several
hours before he was admitted to bail.
but this was q mistake.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-08
'DOW|EIS VENT
Claims That His Assets Are
Four to One.
OWES ABOUT 100000
Has Property Worth in Excess
of S18,0OO,OOO.

Chicago, Dec. 7.-In statement which
places his assets at more than four times
as much as his liabilities, John Alexan-
der Dowie today, at a meeting attended
by a ma jority of his creditors, submitted
a proposal by which it is believed that
the financial tangle at Zion City viii be
Strengthened in satisfactory manner.
In Dowie's communication his assets
are declared to be SIS. 210 and his liabil-
flies $4,Oos34 OF the liabilities. $452,267
is merchandise. Notes bearing per cent
tlement, and he agreed to take up 10 per
cent of his indebtedness in three months,
% per cent in six months, Is per cent in
me months and the remaining 40 per
cent in one year.
The creditors represented at the meet
ing thought that the proposal was reason
able and appointed a committee to inves-
tlgate If this committee finds that this
statement is correct, it is said they Will
accept the proposal at once and then seek
to have the bankruptcy proceedings dis
missed Dowie's statement of his re-
sources included land, buildings. stock in
lions lace industry, bills receivable and
other items not named. OF his total in
debtedness, that due for bank deposits
and shares of stocks in the various Zion
Industries was placed at 50, 193, 679, matur-
ing in 1919 and 1923.
1t is to holders of outside claims that
Dowie made the offer of settlement
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-08
LARGE CROWDS ATTEND.
Revival Meetings Held at the Emporia
Avenue Church.,

Large congregations were in attendance
at the revival at the Emporia Avenue
Methodist church on Sunday Every avail
able seat in the audience room and the
lecture rooms were taken on Sunday
night. The evangelist took for his theme,
THE Experience of JONAH in endeavor-
ing to escape from duty. His text, but
Jonah rose to fee to Tarshish from the
presence of the Lord. lie found ship
going to Tarshish so he paid the fare
thereof
His sermon gave a graphic description
of methods used by people today to
evade duty. He pictured the ship OF
vanity: the ship worldly honor; the ship
of social distinction. The sermon was
considered one of the best preached by
The evangelist About fifteen souls were
converted during the Sabbath services
A large communion service was held after
the morning service. conducted by the
presiding elder, Rev. H. Wait. The love
feast at D. m. was concluded by the
pastor II exhibited the old type or
Methodism and was enjoyed by good
audience.
The service last night was enjoyed by
a fair audience. Evangelist Morris or
Chicago was present and gave a thrilling
talk of his own conversion and work IN
evangelism as a drummer. The sermon
was preceded by sevral testimonies show
ing the wisdom Of personal entreaty for
the salvotion Of souls. Il will go also.
was the evangelist's text for the evening.
He set forth reasons for immediate action
on the part of the sinner for salvation 1t
was an earnest appeal and was very ef-
fective Rev. \. a. Parker Of St Paurs
church was present and assisted. Ser
vices today at 80 and 7:30 p. m.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-08
RECEPTION AT CLUB
HOUSE ELABORATE
Telegram Is Read from Cap
tain Hobson.
THREE HUNDRED ATTEND
Secretary Hull Presented with
a Silver Cup.

Three hundred guests were present last
night at the reception and dance given
by the Wichita Country club.
The new house was handsomely and
deliberately decorated with the golf colors
red and green-predominating The
Dutch grill room was decorated in red,
pretzel stems being used extensively
The dining room was beautifully deco
rated in red Caddy bags were used on
the walls, hung by means of red SATIN
ribbons A large red bell was suspended
from the ceiling in the center Oh tne
room, from which were festoons Oh req
crepe paper which were fastened TO the
sides and corners of the room.
The larger rooms were also handsomely
decorated in red and green, American
beauty roses being lavishly used. Amer
ican flags were draped over the Fireplace
and red roses were placed on the mantel.
The program was opened with an ad-
dress of welcome by the president, I. II.
Griffith. after which the secretary, Bon
Hull. was presented with an exquisite
solid silver loving cup. A telegram was
ing he had been Unexpectedly called east
snd would be unable TO be with them,
but that he wished them every success
and regretted very much indeed that ne
could not attend.
s. w Cooper gave vocal solo. which
was immensely enjoyed and to winch ne
was compelled to respond.
Mrs. S. w. Shattuck also sang TWO
charming solos which We're highly APP
preciated. Mr.. Cooper then gave rec
ttation. after which dancing was INTRO
duced the music being furnished by froi'
Blumes orchestra.
Delicious refreshments were served by
the ladies and as each guest passed from
the dining room they were preseh'eu
with a beautiful red carnation-
Altogether the reception was pro-
,,,,nced success and one of the most thor
oughly enjoyable events of the present
aocial season.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-08
COMING LOCAL EVENTS.

". r. c. Sewing society win meet We'd
nesdsy afternoon at the home of sister
Louise Caswell. PA South Water street
Regular communication OF Sunfiower
Lodge No. Sc, \. F. and 4. NJ. tonight.
Work in the second degree. Visiting
brothers welcome.
L. A s No. i46. S. OF V. meet in Peer
less hail tonight. at O'Clock. Important
business to be transacted. Let every
member be present
The members of .he degree staff OF
Elizabeth Rebekah lodge are requested
to meet at IN lodge room this afternoon
70 have robes fitted
]. W. kaicser Camp No. 6. will meet at
regular session this evening All mem
bers are requested to DE present. Some
special businss to transact
a social will be given for the Sunday
school of the Reformed church by Miss
SouthweIIs class on Thursday evening
Everybody is cordially invited TO at
tend.
wichita Council No. u. r. and s NJ
will hnld its annual election this evening
IN Albert Pike han in the Scottish Rite
temple. commencing at "a o'clock a
full attendance requested.
There win be regular meeting OF
Wichita encampnent No. - l. o. o. F..
this evening ut 7:Se. All three degrees
viii he conferred and lunch will lie
served \ good attendance IS desired
Visitors welcome.
DIR. j. D. Ritchey. pastor OF the Episco-
pal church. will deliver a free address az
the Unitarian church next "Wednesday
night His subject will oe The Religious
Belief OF American Authors as Studied
by the Chautsueua Circle
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-08
Agents Paper

fact that Herr Matus, the clarionet SOLO
list of the Royal Hungarian Court Orches-
ira, is recognized as the greatest clarion
etist in the world. Herr Matus will be
heard in solo at the concert.
The active membership of the club has
reached one hundred and twenty-five.
which is the largest adult mixed chorus
evr hard in Wichita
The board Of managers is much pleased
over the interest evinced by the citizens
in this organization. The associate men,
bership list has now reached eightyfive
and others yet desire to aid in establish
ing a permanent organization of mixed
voices, which alone are capable of rem
dering the great masterpieces of music.
The following associate members have
been added to Sundays list.
Mr.. and Mrs A A. Hyde. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. w Metz, Mr. and Mrs. l.. A. Hackard.
Mr. and Mrs. 8. w. Cooper, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. +. Reese, Mr. and Mrs. Newton
Garst. Mr. and Mrs. R. a. Cox, Mr.. w.
B. Smith and NJ. L. F. Reed.
One thousand tickets have already been
sold for the concert Thursday night and
an additional equal number was ordered
Yesterday
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-08
WAS NOT TO BLAME.
Mo. p. Conductor Not Responsible for
Stocking Street.

There was a large crowd of people in
the police court yesterday morning when
Conductor II. Mailman. of the Missouri
Pacific. was arraiSned on the charge
of blocking Central avenue for longer
time than is permitted by the city ordi-
nances.
IL is an unusual thing 10 have railroad
conductors before the police court, and
the people were anxious to find out what
IL was all about Ii was very plainly evil
dent that the spectators were with the
conductor. because Mr.. Mailman is n
very gentlemaniy appearing man. and he
seemed anxious that people should not re-
gard him a man who had no respect
for the rights of Others.
City Attorney Blake was present to