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The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-02-02

The little city of Crystal Springs,
noted all over the south for it S splen-
did vegetable and fruit crops, made a
display at he Carnival that was highly
appreciated and will no doubt be the
means of attracting attention to the
vicinity. The success attending the
industry of trucking at that place has
been commented upon largely and the
people set up as an example of indus
trious and thrifty farmers. The coun-
try is not calculated to impress one
with its fertility, but by means of
systematic fertilizing and cultivation
it has been made one of the richest
sections of the state The display re-
ferred to was an especially strong one
from the fact that it was made as
strictly second-crop exhibit. Every
thing shown was raised upon ground
from which one crop had already been
gathered during the season. 1t demon
strated clearly what can be done upon
the lands of the greater portion of
the state if properly handled. There
was corn that compared favorably
with any among the exhibits grown
after other crops had been taken from
the land. The best hay exhibited was
In the Crystal Springs room and the
grand prize was awarded it. Immense
pumpkins that weighed almost hun
dred pounds were prominently shown.
Sweet potatoes of excellent quality
and from fields that produced enor-
nous yields. Irish potatoes are grown
proitably and those shown were pro-
nounced excellent. Ribbon cane syr-
up of delicious flavor and otherwise
frst-class was lavishly shown. Con-
siderable attention is being given the
cane syrup industry and it is prov
ing very profitable to those engaged
in growing it. The grand prize for
turnips went to Crystal Springs also,
and the award was deserved. Some
beautiful butter was shown and it at
tracted great deal of attention, some
contending that first premium was due
it. Perfect cotton as a second crop was
in the exhibit, the stalks being large
and full of perfectly formed and open
bolls. Pecans and Japan walnuts went
to help in the make up of a perfect
exhibit. A factory for the manufac-
ture of fruit packing cases had on ex-
hibition samples of its product which
were as good as could be anywhere.
Terry Sauce, with reputation second
to none, was given space and merited
the attention received. The Crystal
Springs second-crop exhibit was unu-
sually good and presented in con-
vincing manner the good points OF
that country. As the pioneer in the
trucking and fruit industry, no less
was expected of it, and a much more
comprehensive exhibit is promised for
the Carnival to be held next fall.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-02-02

Auditor 7. M. Henry announces that
he has granted exemption from taxa
.tion for a term Of five years to the
New Albany Furniture company. The
factory is to manufacture complete
article, a finished products, hence un-
der the provisions of the law enacted
for the purpose Of encouraging and
stimulating manufacturing in the state
is not liable for any taxes for the
period named.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-02-02
Continuing Reports.

The most vital subject to be dis
cussed at the convention Of cotton
ginners to be held in Jackson on the Sd
of February will be the matter Of con-
tinuing reports to the government cen
sus burea on cotton ginned, as request
ed by the bureau at stated intervals.
During the past month quite number
of ginners in Mississippi have refused
to furnish the government with re-
ports Of the cotton handled at their
gins, and the reports FOR the period
from Dec. 18th to Jan. 10th, which
will be issued within few days by the
bureau, will not be complete so far
as Mississippi is concerned, owing to
the fact that so many reports have
been refused. A rather strong senti-
ment is developing among the ginners
in favor Of refusing all reports re-
quested by the census bureau, and a
resolution to this effect will doubtless
be introduced at the convention on the
3rd of February. If this action is TAX
en- it will be very difficult matter to
secure accurate statistics in Mississip-
pi unless the ginners establish bu-
reau for this purpose, as the state has
no such officer as commissioner Of
agriculture. The adoption of the stand
ard size gin box, which has been urged
by the Mississippi Compress Associa-
ton for several years, will also be dis
cussed by the convention.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-02-02

The enforcement of the law is the
greatest means Of preventing infrac-
tion of law. A law not enforced is
far worse than if there was no law
bearing on the subject. The greatness
of Mississippi depends largely upon
the enforcement Of our uaws. Let ev=
cry good citizen, and they are legion,
make it his business to see that the
laws, are strictly enforced. Z,
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-02-02

Mathiston sees in the future a fac
tory for the manufacture of soda pop
and kindred drinks. The town is stir
ring things since the advent Of another
railroad and promises to be desig-
mated in the future BY q larger mark
on the state map.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-02-02

One. of MissSssippi's s newest enter
prises,, The Mississippi Cracker Co., at.
Hattiesburg, made splendid showing
at the Carnival with its product. The
crackers, cakes and jumbles shown
were as good as could be had any
where and the company reports a
highly satisfactory business, so far
There is no reason why we should not
manufacture our own crackers and
goods of like nature right here at
home. Preference should be given
home enterprises and the writer hopes
to see this concern prosper and grow
as the years go by.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-02-02
FOR GREATER MISSISSIPPI

Devoted to the Industrial, Commercial and Agricul-
tural Development Of the Wonderful Resources Of
the State Items Of Interest from gil Quarters.
By II. e. BLAKESLEE, Jackson Miss.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-02-02

In 1900 the charter laws OF the state
were changed so that a nominal fee
was charged for corporations deslr-
ing to do business under them and
from this source Mr.. J. w. Power
turned into the treasury last year the
handsome sum of $21, ,463. This was
something like an increase OF $1,000
over the previous year. While the cor
poration business for 1904 was much
greater from the standpoint OF num-
bers. the amounts involved were not
nearly so large. Since this department
was added to the Office of Secretary OF
State in 1900, over $4,000 has been
turned into the treasury. Mr.. Power
is of the belief that the coming year
will still show healthy increase over
the last, January showing up especial
lv strong. The flood of chartered IN
stitutions is increasing very fast, al
though the amounts of capital stock
is not quite so large as In former
wears.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-02-02

1t is necessary for the realization
of the dream of "Greater Missis-
sippi" that our people study more the
plans and intricacies of our govern
ment; that hey acquaint themselves
with the many schemes and subter-
fuges likely to be called into force
for special legislation in the interests
of a few men to the detriment of the
many. They should keep themselves
familiar with what their representa-
tives are doing and the record they are
making. The whole fabric of govern
ment seems to be on the eve of start
ling changes or re-alignment because
of the disclosures of one who for years
was with the power that shapes legis-
lation and conspires to control abso-
lutely the affairs of .our nation. An
intellectual citizenship, we'll posted as
to the affairs Of our country is the
guardian eff our destiny and the good
citizens Of Mississippi have it within
their power to acquaint themselves
with this condition. If it is fact
that under present conditions in a
few years more ten men will control
the United States, then it is the duty
of every man to commence now to ac-
quaint himself with conditions and the
means to thwart this stupendous con-
spiracy. The loyalty of southern men
has never been questioned by those
who know, and it might be well for
them to become better acquainted with
the affairs of the nation and not de-
pend so much as in former years upon
others to shape its destiny. The truth
of the assertion mentioned above as to
the money power of the country is not
brought into question, only word of
warning given so that our people can
prepare themselves to act intelligent
ly if such condition was about to be-
come fact.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-02-02

RE. Stratton, of Rolling Fork, fur
nished some monster turnips for the
Carnival. Some Of them weighed as
much as nine pounds. They were
smoothly formed and Of fine texture.
The Delta demonstrates the fact that
something can be grown there profta-
bly besides cotton and corn. Il may
~ that this section will, ere many
veAs roll BY prove one Of the best
ssu&king sections of the state
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-02-02
Cotton and Corn Carnival.

The directors of the Cotton and
Corn Carnival have been called to meet
on the Goth of February for the pur-
pose Of determining on what is to be
done in the way of a Carnival this
fall. The consensus of opinion seems
to be that an effort shall be made to
have a much larger exposition than
was possible ON the short notice last
fall. That Carnival was great sue
cess, considering the very short time
the management had to work 1t up,
only about two months, but the next
one will be inaugurated months in ad-
vance and made the best that time and
money can get together. Jackson is
determined to make the Carnival a
permanent enterprise, regardless OF
the cost, and the men at the back OF
it have the means to put through any
enterprise they tackle.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-02-02

In support of the writer's oft re-
peated contention that the day OF
the large farm was passing and that
the small farm of SO acres would in a
short time be the rule, the following
from a well-kncwn authority on the
subject is offered: "Some meh go on
the theory that if farming is paying
business and good thing, more of it
would pay better and be better thing.
If a man could do a lot and do it as
well as he can do the right amount,
there would be no reason why this
theory wouldn't stand the hard
knocks of practice, but no man can
hire work done as well as he can do it
himself; that is, farm work. And here
is where the overreaching farmer falls
down. Of all farms in the United
States, those paying best per acre, are
the 40 and so acre farms. 1t is true
that there are some instances that al
most any one can cite where 200, 300
and 400 acre farms are paying well,
but we are speaking of farming as a
whole. That is, of the average farm
in the United States. We know of no
better advice right now than that Of a
far seeing farmer of so years ago who
said: SThe man who gets hold of only
what land he can farm and farm with
his own hands, is going to be the con-
tented and prosperous man of the fu-
ture; get this much and leave the rest
for the other fellow 1t is an oft re-
peated sentence, but real farming, real
producing in the west hasn't been
scratched yet. Men who are, year in
and year out, farming more than they
can farm well, are responsible for the
low general average of all farm crops
per acre. Do only what you can do
well and leave the rest for the other
fellow, instead of hiring him to do it
for YOU. - =,
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-02-02

It will be of interest to the people
Of Mississippi to know something of
the moneys collected and turned into
the general fund from two depart
ments which were only recently es-
tablished Reference is made to the
insurance department and the charter
fee department Of the Secretary of
State Office. The insurance depart
ment has just closed the first year
since its Inauguration. At the begin
ming of the year, Mr.. W. Q. Cole, who
had carried the department as auditor
it having been made an adjunct of
that Office in 1900, and which Office he
held, was installed as Insurance Com
missioner having been elected by the
people. He promised to turn into the
treasury for the year 1904, over and
above all commissions the net sum of
100000. To show how veil he kept
this promise, the sum actually turned
in was $1O0,111.05. Mr., Cole estimates
that for the present year he will turp
in the net sum of $4,000, and in
view of the correctness of his last
years estimate, we expect his figures
to come up to or go over that mark.
This is splendid showing for newly
installed department and reflects great
credit upon the management of same.
Insurance rates are not one cent high
er and the taxpayers are just that
amount ahead. We have been paying
for the department all along and not
getting the benefit of it.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-02-02

Tenders his professional services q
the people of Wahalak hnd vicinis3
Calls answered day and night.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-02-02

The writer will in a few weeks fur
nish an article on the new food and
forage plant cassava. This plant is
attracting much attention in the
southern section Of the state at present
and is being grown with profit. So
soon as the necessary data can be Sc
cured some space will be given a de-
scription of the plant, mode Of cul-
ture. etc.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-02-02
Precipitation Grain and melted snowy

Average for the month, 5.25 inches.
Average number of days with DOL
inch or more, 9.
The greatest average monthly pre-
'cipitation was 1882 inches in 1908.
The least average monthly precipi-
tation was 2.18 inches in 1895.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-02-02
February Weather.

uc lOllOWluS udtd So'OiilS d pc
riod of seventeen years has been
compiled from the Weather Bureau
records at ffty-four observation sta
Itions in Mississippi. They are issued
to show the conditions that have pre-
vailed in the state, during the month
in question, for the above period OF
years, but must not be construed as a
forecast of weather for the coming
month.
Month, February for IL years. Tenn
perature lin degrees.)
Mean or normal temperature, AS.
The warmest month was that. OF
1890, with an average Of 5S.
The coldest month was that of 1899,
with an average Of 36.
Some of the highest temperatures
recorded were as follows:
"a at Waynesboro in 1890 and 85 at
Port Gibson in 1904.
Some of the lowest temperatures
recorded were as follaws:
Some Of the lowest temperatures
recorded were as follows:
Is below zero at Aberdeen and Ii
below zero at Louisville, in 1899.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-05
PROBABLE IDENTIFICATION
OF Bedy Found As Late Capt. Hart
ford Of Hampden.

Bangor. Me-. Aug. 4.-Whcn shown
the dispatch. today. containing the &C
count of the finding of the body Of an
unknown man off Cape Ann, Thursday.
Mrs. Orrin Hartford of Eampden. said
that it was undoubtedly that of her
husband, who has been missing from
lis Rome. since Friday, July II. All
Of his handkerchiefs were marked witt.
the initial H" and the description fits
that of Capt. Hartford perfectly. She
expected that her son, Albert Hartford
of Boston, would call, today, to posi-
lively identify the remains of his
father. r+
Captain Hartford disappeared from
his home in Hampden, leaving a note
behind saying that he was tired of life
and would commit suicide by jumping
from the Bangor and Boston boat be-
tween Monhegan Island and Cape Ann.
The body will probably be brought
here for burial. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-05
FASTEST EVER BUILT.
Herreshof Builds q Motor Boat That
Will Make IS Miles An Hour,

Bridgeport, Conn, Aug. "A trial trip
just made by motor boat built from
plans of Chas. +. Herreshoff at the plant
OF the American and British Mrg. Co
here is said to have demonstrated that
the craft is the fastest ever built. AL.
though Mr.. Hcrrcshoff has declined TO
give out figures at the present. ne said
the boat was a world beatcr and inti-
mate she made much better time than
30 miles an hour. Let IL go at that"
he said, for it would he impoIitic for
me at this time to give any information
l have wired my officials in New Jersey
and will give out figures later"
The boat is said to have engines Of Is
horse power. She is about 80 feet long
with less than five feet beam and sets
very low in the water. She construct
cd of aluminium and steel. Much Sc
crecy has been maintained in her con-
struction. 1t was announced Friday
morning that the boat would be given
another trial during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-05
FATE STILL UNKNOWN
But Miss fuckers Friends Can But
Fear the Worst.

Rochester, y. H., Aug. 4.-No fur
Their trace of the whereabouts of Miss
Mary a. Tucker, las been found by
y. W. Eastman. who is in charge of
the searching parties and there is now
it'll" hope of finding the missing
woman alive. Mr.. Eastman sent two
small bodies of men into Maine, today.
Berwick and Lebanon being the objec-
tive points.
Mr. Eastman was notified. today,
from S2nbornville. that a woman's pair
of shoes and uudcrskirt had been
found near the railroad track at that
place. 1t vas learned that the size of
the shoes, az well as the name of the
store at which they were purchased
correspondent with those worn by the
missing school teacher. Mrs. Faunce
said that Miss Tucker wore a black
undcrskirt of the same general charac-
ter as the one found at Sanbornville.
y party who had passed the day in
searching the woods abut here and
Lebanon, Me-, returned here, late to-
night, without having found any c!ew
as TO the whereabouts of Miss Tucker.
Word was received from Wolfboro
that the skirt and shoes found at San
bornville had been identified by friends
at Camp Ossippec as belonging to Miss
Tucker.
Several railroad men say they saw
Miss Tucker walking the tracks be-
tween Sanbornville and Union, July &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-05
CRISWELL'S SUICIDE
Probably Not Caused Alone by Suit
Brought Against Him.

Cincinnati. Ohio. Aug. 4.-Thc tragic
death of Robert w. Criswcll, in New
York. last night. following the COM
plant made against his paper the New
Yorker, for Il publication involving
Congressman Rhinock of Covington.
Ky. Miss Alice Roosevelt. Congress-
man LonEwo,th and others. led to the
supposition that it was a case of sui
eide caused by the results of that pub
lication. Congressman Rkinock reach
cd Cincinnati. today. after a brief abb
Sence. He said he was shocked by the
news. at probably was suicide. he
said. but / do not believe the charge
1 filed against him prompted the act,
for Criswell knew there was nothing
immediate for him to fear in my case.
Other affairs which the general public
have not been informed Of prompted
the deed, | think"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-05
TWO IN SERIOUS STATE.
Other Injured in North AttIeboro Col.
Iision Doing Nicely.

North AttlebOro, Mass, Aug. 4.-Of
the twelve persons injured in the head
on collision between two trolley cars
Oh the Interstate Consolidated Streer
Railway Co., here, yesterday, two are
reported by the attending physicians
as in a serious condition while the
others are resting cornfor tably. Mrs.
Bernard Cannon of this town is the OH
ly one about whom grave fears are en-
tertained. Mrs. Cannon is over seven
ty years old and besides her broken
ankle is suffering from severe ner-
vous shock which The doctors think
may prove fatal
Mrs. Fred Barker, also Of this town
who sustained internal injuries is re-
ported in precariou5 condition. She
too sustained bad shock to her ner-
vous system and her case is causing
considerable anxiety.
The officers of the Stree. Railway ca
are conducting a rigid investiga-
ton into the accident. The crews Of
both cars are being closely questioned
In an effort to place the responsibility.
The result of the inquiry will be made
known later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-05
KNOWN TO ONLY THREE.
Japan's Peace Demands Are Religious
ly Kept Secret.

New York. Aug. 4.-That not even
President Roosevelt is aware of the
terms which the Japanese peace en-
yoys have been authorized to demand
was emphatically asserted bv Mr.. A.
Sato of the commission. in an inter-
view which probably will be the last
before the departure of the Mikado's
ENJOYS for Portsmouth.
The assertion was made in reply to
question AS to what he thought of
the interview with M. WHITE reported
by wireless telegraph. in which tn"
Russian statesman was alleged to have
expressed the opinion (Which on his
arrival he said he had not eXprcsSed
that the negotiations would come IT,
an end within a week on account of
the intolerable severity Of the demands
made from the Japanese side.
ITO toll the TRUTH" Mr.. Sato said. II
must doubt that M. WHITE has made
any remark of that kind. IL would I'M
ply that he had knowledge of what our
terms are going to be. And where and
how could he have got such knowledge?
The only persons In this world who
know what our side will demand and
lloN lti we W III 81 Ill NplCtSSloiiS
his imperial majesty the Mikado, and
the two peace ENJOYS selected by him.
Only they know. And therefore a leak
is unthinkable. Not even the President
If the United States has been Informed
what our terms are going to be.
IN. WHITE will know nothing at all
ABOUT the terms until the ENJOYS meet
at Portsmouth. Therefore, l find it
difficult to believe that he has said
what he is quoted as saying. And let
me call your attention to another side
of :he question.
The Russian people will have little
to say in this matter. 1t is different in
Japan. While we bow to the authority
and power of his imperial majesty. the
Mikado, our land has virtually a con-
st1tutional government. The moneys
needed for the continuation of the war
will have to be granted by the parlia-
meit.
Titus the will of ihe people. cxpress-
ca through its chosen legislators. will
always prevail i'll the last instance
And | can assure you that the wish of
our people has been most carefully con-
sid@red i'll settling the terms that our
ENJOYS arc to propose"
CHANGING at newspaper. Mr.. Sato
added with n diplomatic smile:
The car is also reported to have
become very warlike. He declares he
VIII never assent to the ceding of anv
territory to Japan in indemnity. How
uoes he know we are going to make
any demand of that kind?"
question about the alleged inten.
tioll OF Japan to keep Port Arthur
caused Mr.. Sato to point out that an
answer would involve a discussion of
NC peace terms. Here a member Of
his suite put in: "
III NJ. White really has said what we
are toid, it looks much like a game or
Ciult OF the kird that is USUALLY in
uu,sed IN at the opening of peace ne
gotiations." '0e i'
10 you think it is bluff" re,o;ned
Mf- Sat'. looking nero inscr,tahIa
siiail EYER. Well. 50 much the bc.,sr
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-05
Engineer Rolls Down An
EInbanknlent
Setting Brakes TO Save His
Train From a Wreck.
csvDAag ha SAaps---fiIsman Jumps As
s, Elgias Topples and Is Saved.

New York, Aug. 4.-Engineer Will
liam Mooney rolled with his engine
down a steep embankment at Bayonnc.
". J., Friday. into Newark bay and
was drowned. The engine plunged out
OF sight into deep water.
A crowded excursion train on the
Central railroad Of New Jersey was
left marooned and with passengers
panic stricken on a trestle above the
bay saved from the same fatal dive by
a broken coupling pin and the bravery
Of the engineer who went to his death
while in the act of setting the emer-
gency brakes.
The train was running from Atlantic
City and had just passed over bridge
at moderate speed when the engine ran
into an open switch and was derailed
slong with the tender and two baggage
cars.
At this point the rails are laid on a
steep embankment which forms the
bridge approach and the engine and
tender toppled over the embankment.
The coupling pin between the engine
and first car snapped leaving the
coaches which fortunately stopped on
the embankment.
The fireman saved himself by jump
Ing