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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
Corner Stone Laid.

The site of the Kings Daughters
home was the scene Of impressive GER
emonies when the corner stone of the
building, the result of Kings Daugh-
ters' Circle No. 2, of Greenville, was
laid with imposing ceremonies by the
Hon. T. B. Franklin, of Columbus.
Grand Master of Masons, of Missis-
sippi. He was assisted by Past Grand
Master E. N. Thomas, of Greenville.
and the present Grand Secretary.
Judge Frederick Speed, of Vicksburg,
Besides the hundreds of visitors pres
ent, seven hundred school children Of
Greenville took part in the ceremony.
Many articles were placed in the cor
nerStone.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
Hope to Dedicate by 1907.

The Vicksburg National Park Com
mission met under the craftsmanship
of Capt. William 7. Rigby. Gen. Ste
phen d. Lee, Of Columbus, Miss, and
Capt. j. G. Everest, of Chicago, with
Gen. John S. Kountz, of Toledo, o.,
secretary and historian, were also
present. Chairman Rigby's report
showed that the expenditures have
been $4,000, with a balance in sight
after the close Of the present fiscal
year Of $4,000. The commission
hopes to dedicate the park early in
1907.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
Contract Awarded.

The Building Committee of the
Board of Trustees of the Methodist
Orphanage awarded the contract to
build the orphange in this city to C.
NJ. Rubush, of Meridian for $4,000,
this including everything-heating
plumbing and wiring. The building is
to be turned over to the committee
within five months from date. Work
is to be started at once.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
Forster Wins Suit.

The jury in the Federal court in the
case of Forster VS.. the Illinois Central
Railroad, returned a verdict for the
plaintiff in the sum of $4,000 for loss
of an arm while coupling cars. The
railroad people have moved for a new
trial and the case will be appealed to
the Supreme Court. The case of Alex
Handy, suing for $4,000 damages, is
now on. trial. Handy claims that the
Illinois Central company is liable in
this amount for the loss of an eye,
which he claims was put out by Gin
der from an engine belonging to the
company.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26

Three hundred prominent men at
tended a farewell banquet given to
Whitelaw Reid, United States ambas-
sador to Great Britain, by the Lotus
Club. President Frank R. Lawrence
acted as POSTMASTER, and at the table
with Mr. Reid were Senator Depew,
Clark Howell, of The Atlanta Consti-
tuition; M. H. DeYoun, San Francisco
Chronicle; Edmund Clarence Stnd"'an,
H. Lz--.-~~4- n c4:-->-z -o-.e-i1o,,t 4
Nicholas. Murray Butler, of Columbia
university; former Mayor Low, Rev.
Minot ]. Savage, George H. Daniels,
DIR. William Wallace Walker and Will
liam H. McElroy.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
Press Meeting.

One of the most successful of the
forty annual conventions of the Mis-
sissippi Press Association was held in
Greenville and after three days ses-
sion adjourned, electing officers and
selecting Gulfport for the next meet
ing place.
As was expected, Robert Lewis of
the Woodville Republican, was elect
ed president. The other officers are
L. T. Carlisle of West Point, first vice
president; B. T. Hobbs, Of Brookhav-
en-, second vice-president, and Capt.
P. K. Mayors of Scranton, the nestor
of the Mississippi press, was re-elect-
ed treasurer. Secretary Mcclure
holds over another term.
H. T. Crosby, of Greenville, was
chosen orator, and Edgar G. Harris,
Greenwood, essayist.
Two poets were elected-C. H.
Block of Tunica and Miss Margaret
Richardson, of Vicksburg.
Although West Point sent an invi-
tation, the association decided for
Gulfport next year.
President Lewis appointed the fol
lowing committees:
Legislative Committee. R. Bird
sail, A. C. Anderson, J. d. McKie.
Advertising Committee E. Gun
ningham, Edgar G. Harris, w. C.
Hight.
Constitution-J. w. Norment, B,
I. Hobbs, J. c. Martin.
National Editorial Delegates: Mr.
c. E. Cunningham, Newton; Mr.. Ed
gar Harris, Greenwood; Mrs. M. L.
Turnage, Belzoni; Miss Margaret
Richardson, Vicksburg; Mrs. H. H
Butt, Starkville; Mr.. J. S. eastman
Vicksburg; Mr.. C. HI. Block, Tunica.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
Danger From Mines.

st. Petersburg-The Russian news
papers call attention to the indiffer-
ence with which the powers contem-
plate the danger involving navigation
in Far Eastern waters, owing to the
japanese floating mines, contrasting
this with the harsh criticism earlier
in the war, when the Russians plant
ed mines outside Port Arthur. The
Novoe Vremya says: Although sew
en- ships were blown up during the last
fortnight, the British press, so vigi-
Liant wherever the seas are concerned,
does not utter word Of reproach
against its allv.n
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
Rice Market Stronger.

The recent sharp advance in Japi
has resulted in the withdrawal of al
samples and the heaviest sellers, likt
the American Rice Brokerage Compa
ny and the Peoples Independent Ric,
Milling Company, are now in he fielG
as buyers of rice. The bad weisther ol
the past month and the reports Of
unfavorable crop conditions IN botl
Louisiana and Texas are responsible
for the rise, together with the genera
opinion that the total visible supply
does not now exceed a milliors and /.
quarter bags.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
Six Indictments Returised.

Dallas, Textile special Fedora
grand jury, which was called at The
request of United States Attorney Wi
liam H. Atwell, adjourned, alter re
turning six indictments against prom
inent West Texas bankers. The in
dictments were Immediately turned
over to the United States attorney
who refused to give the names of th,
men for publication. Last ,7uesda,
when the special grand jury G Invenef
Judge Meek charged the jury son VIC
lations of the national bankin laws.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
Brings Five Dollars.

Charleston, S. Can unique sale
sale was made here by brokers repre-
senting the owners Of the Norwegian
steamship Lief Erikson, which was
sunk some months off Bulls Bay in
five fatmos of water. The vessel is of
steel, 2,128 tons register, and cost
100000. 1t was bound from Cuba
to Baltimore with a cargo Of sugar
when in collision. The price paid at
auction was s5, by ]. H. Hyer, who ex-
poets to save many times that amount
from the wreck.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
Water Works Problem Settled.

The water works problem for Ellis
vile has been settled. The $4,000
bonds have been sold, and the money
is now in bank, and all contracts let
for the complete installation Of wa
ter works plant. The Board of Super
visors recently made an order to issue
$4,000 bridge and road bonds. 1t
is the intention of the board to erect
good iron bridges over all the large
water courses in the couAty.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
Was Dismissed.

st. Petersburg-F is now under
stood that Capt. Clado, who sas Ad
miral Rojestvensky's chief acticiar
and who testified before the ] North
Sec commission at Paris, lhgz beer
dismissed for repeated and persistent
disobedience of the order to refrain
from the publication of his views OF
naval reform.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
Resolutions Adopted.

A committee from the faculty of the
University of Mississippi has adopted
the resolutions Of respect regarding the
death of Miss Sara McGehee Isom
who has taught thousands of the young
men of Mississippi elocution and who
was the instructor at the University
for twenty years. Miss Sara McGehee
Isom, daughter of DR.. Thomas Dudles
Isom, was born and reared in Oxford
Miss
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26

In the criminal division Of the SUI
preme Court of the District of Colum-
bla Assistant District Attorney Kelvin
stated that he knew Of no arrangement
by which George E. Lorenz, one of the
defendants in the Machen-Lorenz-
Crawford Postoffice Department con.
spiracy case, is to be granted immunity
from punishment for evidence to be
given him. The statement was made
in response to Attorney Worthing-
ton s application for a separate trial
for Crawford. The formal considera-
ton of the application was postponed
until this week.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26

Richard S. Greener, American COM
mercial agent at Vladivostok, has ca
bled the state department that all for
eign commercial agents have been
asked to leave Vladivostok fortress
and are given permission to reside in
the cities of the maritime provinces
Mr.. Greener himself was just leaving
Vladiyostok for Haborowskz. 1t is
recalled here that similar measure
was adopted by the Russian authori-
ties at Port Arthur at the beginning
of the investment of that place by the
japanese land and sea forces, and
hence it is assumed that Vladivostok
is expected to become center of the
seat Of war soon.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26

New York. President Roosevelt
has been requested to take cognizance
of the situation that has been brought
about by the Equitable Life Assurance
Society trouble and to institute ma
tional investigation of the insurance
business as it is now conducted.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
'Bacca For Veterans.

Capt. R. W. McNeer, a well-knowr
tobacco salesman of Jackson, has do
mated to the Confederate Soldiers
Home at Beauvoir 230 pounds o.
chewing tobacco and rs pounds o.
smoking tobacco. The donation i.
made through DR.. 7. R. Henderson, {
member of the boar of trustees.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
Voluntary ASSIGNMENT.

Dr. II. Osborne who has for some
years conducted a drug store at Col
umbus, Miss, made a voluntary as
signment for the benefit of his credi-
tors. He places his liabilities at
about $4,000 and his assets at about
81, 900. Battle Bell is named as as
sionee.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
Outlook is Good.

One hundred bushels of beans, be-
sides other vegetables, were shipped
from Sumit by different truckers
one day last week. The truck farms
have begun to yield and the prospects
are bright for a fine turnout.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
Seven Applicants.

Seven applicants for a State teach.
ers' license were given special ex-
animation in the Office Of the Stae Su-
perintendent of Education 1t is stat
ed that this is the last examination
that will be held in this city until the
fall examinations.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
To be Consolidated.

Mount Sterling, Ky-An arrange
ment has ben made whereby the South
ern Methodist College at Paintsville
johnson county, and the Methodist
College at Ashland will be coHsoli
dated.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
Considering Waterway.

Chicago. "A congressional delega
tion consisting Of 10 members of tht
house committee on rivers and har
bors are here to begin an investigation
regarding the feasibility Of a scheme
for constructing of deep waterwa,
connecting Chicago and the Gulf o.
Mexico.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
Two Thousand Surrender

Vienna-It is reported from Bel
grade, Seriva, that 1000 Albanian
have surrounded the town of Guilane
Albania, and are threating to massa
ere the Servians of that place.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
Declined TO Interfere

Governor Vardaman is reported as
having declined to interfere in the
Greek letter fraternity dispute at the
University of Mississippi, and the siz
suspended students will be forced te
miss the June examinations.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
Await Transportation.

Secretary Wells was notified by
Judge Booth that seven prisoners are
in Jail at Senatobia awaiting transpor-
tation to the penitentiary, having been
convicted at the last term Of the court
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
bob TAYLoR's MAcAzINEv


We have made whereby friends
both and BcB TAzIoRs
$l.50 for both for
essential interests and for
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tor m inspiration o higher ea for Its influence the
want these
feast of other goods month subscriptions
tho cost Of both for Address.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26

1t was announced at the war depart
ment that Brig. Gen. Henry L. Abbott,
retired engineer officer; Mr.. Randolph
of the Chicago drainage canal and Mr..
Schulsler, an engineer of California.
have appointed engineers to the 18TH
mian canal commission in addition to
the consulting engineers previously
appointed. There are to be twelve en-
gineers, two of whom are yet to be Sc
lected.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26

Paris--A dispatch from Tangier.
Morocco, announces that small Brit.
ish vessel cruising on the Moorish coast
was attacked recently by pirates who
fred on the crew and riddled the Brit
ish flag with bullets.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
Two Articles.

Colorado Springs Philip B. Stew
art, who accompanied the president
on his recent hunting trip, says Mr.
Roosevelt will write two magazine ar
ticles on the hunt.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
Is Re-Floated.

Manils. The army transport Bur
ford, that recently ran ashore at Mala-
bong, has been re-hoated and is now
enroute to Manila under her own
steam. Two Of her forward holds are
leaking.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26

Melrose, Mass-Mrs. Mary A. Liv-
ermoore, the reformer and author, is
failing rapidly and the end is likely to
come at any time.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
Excellent Health

Berlin Ambassador Tower returned
from Bad Nauheim. Secretary Hay
he says, is in fine general health anc
excellent spirits.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
General Investigation

New York-W. F. King, former
president Of the Merchants Associa-
ton, has asked President Roosevelt
to institute a general insurance in
vestigation.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
Case Settled

Washington-The long standing
case of Frederick McMaster has beel
settled by the issuing of commission
to him as American consul to Zanzi
bar.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26

Justice Martin F. Morris, Of the
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
having indicated to the president his
intention soon to retire, the president
has announced that he will appoint
former Senator Louis E. McCombs, Of
Maryland, as Justice Morris success
sor.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26

The Comptroller Of the Currency has
authorized the First National Bank Of
Jasper, Ala, to begin business.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26

The first annual convention of the
congress for the study and prevention
Of tuberculosis ended with banquet.
Two days have been occupied by the
presentment of views by the medical
profession from all sections of the
country.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26

Secretary Morton will leave the cab
inent July l if the president will ac-
cept his resignation on that date. The
secretary has not completed his plans
for the future. He has number OF
offers under consideration.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26

Congressman Campbell, of Kansas,
says the agents Of Commissioner Gar
field are experiencing no difficulty in
securing evidence against the Stand
ard Oil Company in Kansas.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
LEAKEsvLLE, GREENE COUNTY, MISS FRIDAY,
Secretary Taft has decided not !

Secretary Taft has decided not 10
buy any foreign bn!li ships at present
nor to purchase abroad any material
for the Panama canal construction be-
yond that needed for immediate use.
This decision does not mean that the
president and Secretary Taft in any
degree have changed the policy re-
Gently announced to government pur-
chases for the canal work, it being ex-
planned that they do not intepd to
take advaf1tange of the present situa-
ton by stocking up in material and
ships in anticipation Of restricting leg
islation by congress at its next ses-
sion. It is stated on authority that
the president ard Secretary Taft
would gladly receive any instructions
from congress and execute them in the
spirit in which the legislation is con-
ceived. But as the law stands the ma
terial must be bought in the cheapest
market, in the view of the president,
Secretary Ta.t and Chairman Shonts
They have discovered that congress it
self practically held this view in the
case of the Philippine transport SER
vice. Some representations have been
made to tle executive that if the exc
cution Of the new policy is delayed un-
til cong cess re-assembles, directive
legislation will be had Immediately
thereafter. So the decision was reach
ed to make no abnormal purchases OF
mate rial, while as to the needed ship
ping the canal commission will pro-
ceed Immediately to charter such for
eign ships as may be necessary to
transport material to the isthmus.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26

China intends to meet the exclu-
sion anesfion -bv boveotting American
goods. This was the plain statement
made officially at the Chinese Lega-
tion. Asked what was meant by the
action of China in deciding not to
purchase our goods, the Minister
added: cit means business. China
will not buy yard of American goods
while America violates her treaty OBJ
legations by excluding or deporting
Chinese The Minister further ex-
planned that the treaty of 1868 be-
tween China and America gave full
freedom Of intercourse. Chinese
could. under that treaty, come "to
America and America could trade with
China. This treaty Of 1880, which pro-
vided that the United States and Chi
ma might make an agreement exclud-
ing Chinese laborers. This was done
in 1894 by treaty limited to ten
years, which treaty expired last year
The expiration of this treaty, the Chi
nese-d diplomat asserted, places the two
countries in the position in which they
were placed by the treaty of 1880
Every Chinaman excluded or deported
is excluded or deported in violation OF
the treaty obligations of the United
States to China. The only way In
which there can be such exclusion, the
Chinese hold, is by treaty providing
for it. No such treaty is now in force
Not only will China boycott American
goods, the diplomat said, but it is col
lecting data to make a basis for In
demnity because of the exclusion and
deporting of Cinnamon contrary to
treaty rights.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26

New York John Barrett, minister
to Panama says the yellow fever dan
ger in Panama is positively alarming,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26

President Roosevelt finds himself
possessed of three Cabinet advisers
who must be reckoned among extrem-
ist protectionists, namely, Leslie M
Metcalf. James Wilson and Victor IL
Metcalf. Mr.. Shaw has publicly de-
Tended the policy of selling at one
price at home and another abroad, and
Of the maintenance of tariff to per-
NIT it, as a proper complement of the
protective system. All the European
experience with sugar bounties, by
which the German peasant who raised
the sugar was unable to use it, because
the price was so high in Germany,
while England bought it for consider
ably less than its cost of production
at the expense Of the continental tax
payers, has had no weight with him.
He would cure any evils growing out
Of special privileges by more special
privileges.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION. 800.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Gov. BOB TAYLOR, Editor in Chief.

HUNDREDS of people by Gen.
Tays charmed by matchless painting
particular
him. We wish particularly emphasize the
merely 6gurehed editor bn the active Editor
bob TAYLoR's MAGAZINE"
Supported by staff of WRITER'S
department fully the standard
editorials flights Shadows" aAnec
his "reminiscences the
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Old Plantation Castles Air. all of be
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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26

Delegates to the Southern Industrial
Parliament are arriving at Washing
ton. Charles H. Brown, of Mobile,
and 7. G. Bush, of Birmingham, Ala,
appeared before the Senate Committee
on Interstate Commerce and opposed
Government regulation Of railroad
rates Commissioner Clements, Of the
Interstate Commission, advocated Fed
sral control of railroads. The Con-
lederate Veterans at Washington will
hold memorial exercises At Arlington
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26

E. Portella, who succeeds Senor Me-
rou as Minister of the Argentine Re
public to the United States in Wash
ington, called to pay his respects to
Acting Secretary Loomis. Mr.. Por-
tella comes to Washington from Ma
drid, where he was Minister.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26

The Chinese minister at Washing
ton conferred with Acting Secretary
of State Loomis on the subject of a
new exclusion treaty.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-05-26
OUR WASHINGTON
NEWS NOTES.
LATE NEWS ITEMS FROM OUR
NATIONS CAPITOL.
PLANS REVERSED QUICKLY
Secretary Taft has Decided that Meth
er Ships Nor Any Great Amount Of
Canal Material Will Be Bought
Abroad.

Secretary Morton has replied to a
communication received at the Navy
Department from the Humane Socie-
ty at Galveston, which alleged that
seamen on the cruiser Of that name,
which recently visited the city had
been ill-treated by their commanding
officers. Newspaper clippings bearing
on the conduct Of the sailors while in
port were enclosed in the soeiety's let
ter. Secretary Morton expressed an
appreciation of the motives of the HUI
name Society, and then proceeds to
comment very severely upon the en-
closed newspaper clippings. These
clippings stated that many of the sail
ors were drunk while ashore and were
confined in the "coop, that the off
GERS called the men profane names,
and that a police court officer was Sc
verely assaulted aboard the ship by
blue jackets. Secretary Morton says
that if the facts are as stated there
is a very bad element in the crew who
have no proper place in the navy, and
that the conduct of the men amply ex-
cused any lawful action which her
commanding officer might take to pre-
serve order and discipline. The Sec
retary concludes: ''The department
can not sufficiently express its regret
that the men on the Galveston should
have thus conducted themselves, and
expresses the hope that the report may
have been exaggerated in large degree,
as well as the statements made IN the
same article that the police authori-
ties were not disposed to assist in the
return of the men to their duties on
board ship, as otherwise the only eff
feetive means to prevent the recur-
renee of similar occurrences would be
to restrict the visits Of national ships
to your harbor to the limit Of prohibit
ton until the unfortunate effect which
may have been created in the minds
Of the law-abiding citizens of Calves
ton have been obiiterated. I"