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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31

President Roosevelt was annoyed
over reports that he had been asked
by Kansas oil operators to specify the
manner in which James r. Garfield
should conduct his proposed investiga-
tion Of the oil industry in Kansas.
The President was annoyed by state
ments in the newspapers that tele-
gram had been sent to him by the OPP
orators making the rquest. Then he
was annoyed because the alleged tel
egrams had not been received at the
White House. At least, it was said
at the White House, none had been re-
ceived there. The announcement was
also made that the president would
pay no attention to kilograms reflect
ing on Mr.. Garfield, and that he was
much displeased any reflection should
be cast in public on Mr.. Garfield, who
would be permitted to conduct the in
vestigation in any manner he might
elect, and the president would stand
by him.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
Gold Leaf IN Bib

James, said the English gold man
ufacturer, 1--WE are hout of Bibles. Go
iown town and buy six dozen"
James in due course returned with
he Bibles in hand cart. They were
aiken from him by three men, their
covers were torn off and the pages
we're trimmed with sharp knives down
20 a certain small size. Then these
title reduced papers were sewed to.
Isther into a multitude of small books.
=-se small books were distributed
syaong the hands and in them the
drm's output of gold leaf was packed
between every two Bible leaves q
leaf of gold.
1T seems frreyerent, not to say sac.
rilegious, know, said the head of the
irm, 'but we hslways Go So We have
lone so for generations. Gold leaf is
lalways put on the market in little
books made Of Bibles.
why? I'll tell you why Gold Leaf
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
Loan all Taken.

st. Petersburg The successful con-
cIusion Of the international loan Of
$100,000,000 at the emission price of
SO comes as a gleam Of sunshine in
an otherwise clouded situation. Of
this amount the government savings
bank takes one-fourth and private
banks and the underwriting syndicate
the remainder The internal situation
in Russia is source Of continued APP
prehension. In the south Of Russia,
workingmen and peasants are already
joining hands, and from the Caucasus,
Poland and other quarters encounters
between discontented workers and the
police, with fatal consequences are re-
ported.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
With Jack Rabbits.

Houston, Tex Tents and iron bed
steads belonging to the Texas Nation
al Guard have been dispatched by the
Adiutant Generals Department to
Burl, small town in Guadalupe coun-
ty, for the accommodation Of the pres
idential party, when it starts on its
hunt for jack rabbits, nothing more fe-
rocious being found in that section.
though there are a few scattered coy
otes, chapparel cocks and rattlesnakes
scattered over sections of the bottoms
and prairies The railroads are put
ting out circulars advertising cheap ex-
cursons to the various points where
President Roosevelt is to be the at
traction. 1t is anticipated that here
vii be a rush to see him.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
MISSISSIPPI STATE
HAPPENIN GS
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM ALL
SECTIONS.
AN EPITOME OF THE NEWS
Culled From the Important Happen
ings Throughout the State During
the Past Week and Reviewed in
Brief.
Cotton Association.

Secretary Fisher sends out the fol-
lowing letter to those interested IN the
cotton question:
Dear Considering the time
since organization, it is truly crafty
ing to note the splendid work done IN
Mississippi. But little more than one
month has elapsed since the Mlssls-
sippi Division of the Southern Cotton
Association took official shape. Yet,
in that time, nearly every county has
effected organization. 1t is true, none
have vet attained full growth, but all
are busy, through the agency of active
committees, adding to enrolment OF
members. Reports show that mem
bership is rapidly growing from hum
dreds in each into thousands. Thus,
in a short time, the rolls, In our state,
will contain nearly, if not all of the
100000 actual growers OF cotton, OPP
Grating in the fields. In addition, each
county and city is adding its quota OF
business and professional men. None
are holding back. Banks, Oil Mills,
Congresses and Merchants are gradu-
ally and surely swelling the movement,
making for the common good OF our
state. The reports from the financial
agent evince the spirit with which
persons in every calling are contrib
uting to swell the treasury fund. The
organizer is working assiduously,
while prominent men, in public life.
from all over the state, are splendid
" seconding his efforts.
Headquarters have been establish
ed at the capitol Rooms 304 and 300
adjoining those Of the railroad COM
mission, will be the central Office OF
the Secretary hereafter. The execu-
tive committee, with the concurrence
pf President Walter Clark, established
headquarters, as above, IN the city OF
Jackson, in. order put all counties III
quick touch with state officers of the
association. Hereafter, then, commu-
nications, addressed to the secretary,
are respectfully requested to be sent
to him at rooms 304 and 305, State cap
itol, Jackson, Miss. The secretary
will be in daily touch with President
Clark.
The business Of the organization
will be pushed Systematically, and ey-
pry communication promptly answer
ed In turn, each and every county
and supervisors district organization
are requested to keep in close touch
with the officers of the state associa-
tion. It is of greatest Importance
none from headquarters be left unan-
swered, and certainly none from any
organization in any county will be
left without speedy reply.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
Bowers Oyster Law.

The revenues received from the tax
on oysters and license for oyster fish
ing in Mississippi will this season
amount to nearly 30 per cent more
than last year, and so per cent more
than the year before, when the Bow
ers oyster law went into effect. The
revenuc this year will reach $24, 900,
Of which amount the Commission is
limited under the law not to expend
more than $4,000 for all purposes, in
eluding the planting of shells and
young oysters for the enlargement of
the reefs
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
'OUNTY, MISS, FRIDAY, MARCH 81, 1905

Santo Domingo. 1T is explained that
The French holders Of Dominican bonds
hoped the United States Senate would
ratify the treaty adjusting the finances
Of Santo Domingo, and the bondhold-
ers were much disappointed at the
fact that the action on the treaty was
deferred. However, they have not
taken steps to secure government in
tervention and the latter has not yet
shown disposition to assume the col
lection Of the debt by the adoption of
drastic measures. The officials here
say the total amount of Dominican
bonds held in Europe is about $21,-
100000, divided in order of import
anee between Belgium, France, Hol-
land and Germany.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
Desires Better Federal Building.

At meeting of the Natchez Pro-
motive League it was decided to mem
orialize Congressman McLain to use
his influence in securing the full ex-
penditure of the appropriation for the
Federal building in Natchez. The ap-
preparation is for $4,000, but of this
$4,000 was paid for the site. The con-
tract awarded for the buildings makes
the cost of the structure $34, 164.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
Charter Held Up.

The charter of Incorporation of the
West Gulfport Railway & Race Track
Association is being held up at the
governors Office, where it was sub
mitted few days since, and it is not
likely that the charter will be approx
ed for the reason that two electric
railways have already been incorpor-
ated to cover the same territory, and
the governor desires to see what de-
velopments will follow these enter
prises before allowing another to en-
ter the field.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31

must be packed between pr
stead of plain pages, for Il
that it would slip out of PLAIN pi
which are too smooth for it. whel
the indentations made by the q
on the printed pages are just sufiid
to hold the leaf in place firmly. III
why printed pages are used.
I'VE choose among all printed pa
Bible ones, for the reason that
Bible is the best printed book
The type is more evenly set a,
printing is finer than in any
work. and we need the best ty
ting and printing in our bushes
know, Tor any roughness or unev
is apt to tear the gold Leaf
That's why all English gold
packed in Bibles. It's necesss
thing to do, but all the same, I've Oft
wondered that the churches ave new
gotten after us gold leaf manufactt
ers for our hirreyerence. Chica.
Chronicle.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
Japan Floats Loan.

New York. Negotiations for the
japanese government loan Of $150,000
have been successfully concluded in
London, Kuhn, Loeb & Co., Of this
city, who will share in the loan will
bear interest at 1-2 per cent and will
be secured by first mortgage on the
tobacco monopoly. One-half of the en-
tire loan will be taken in this country.
Kuhn, Loeb e. Co. will manage an
American syndicate with the assist
ance of the National City Bank and
the National Bank of Commerce. The
term Of maturity of the new loan has
not yet been disclosed nor has the sub
scription price, but it is understood
that has been given better terms than
in the two previous loans.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
Ten Millions Capital.

Kansa City, Mo.-Organization of
the Great Western Refinery and Pipe
Line Company, with a capitalization
of $10,G00,000, has been perfected,
and within thirty days it is expected
work will begin on the first refinery to
be built at Erie, Kas., on site given
by the citizens of Erie. 1t is the in-
tention of those interested in the
movement to start the first refinery
with a capacity of 500 barrels day
but this will be increased as soon as
possible to 5000 or more. Among the
directors of the new company are
Former Gov. A. II. Burke of North
Dakota, and former congressman H. G..
Ewart of North Carolina.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
Meridian Cotton Mil.

The secretary Of state received a
check for $3.50 for recording the char
Ter of the Beatrice Cotton Mill, domi-
ciled at Meridian, with capital stock
of 100000. This is the largest cotton
mill that has been launched in the
state for many years, and is backed
exclusively by home capital.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
Fire Damage.

Fire at Laurel caught the houses of
W. A. Pruitt and C. w. Morse and
both were severely damaged before the
fire department succeeded in putting
out the blaze The combined loss is
about $1,000, of which Eastman, Gard
iner & Co., sustained $500, w. A.
Pruitt $500 and c.. w. Morse 5000, the
Two latter in damage to furniture.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
Code Commission Work.

The annotated code commission,
which is to submit new codifcation
Of the statutory laws of Mississippi to
the next SESSION of the legislature, is
now preparing a lengthy list of sug-
gestions to be submitted to the legisla-
ture concerning certain statutes which
in the opinion of that body, should be
either repealed or amended.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
Compulsory Education.

st. Petersburg One of the best
signs Of the times is the announcement
that in fortnight the Ministry of
Public instruction will undertake the
elaboration of plan for compulso-
ry system of primary education. Rep
rssentatives of the schools in the prin-
cipal cities are invited to participate
n Che drawing up of the plan.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
Skull Sawed open.

Mack Wise, negro about 25 years
old, was suddenly killed at Knox &
Park IS saw mill, west of New Albany
The negro was carelessly pushing a
piece of plank up to the saw and was
jerked against it. The saw struck
his head and split his skull open, kill
ing him instantly.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
Treasurer Ship Sold to Peru.

Lima, Peru. The Peruvian trans
port Chalaco proceeded to Panama
taking the officers and crew of the
British yacht Veronique which was
engaged in the treasure seeking expe-
dition to Cocos island. The enterprise,
which was headed by Earle Fitzwil-
liam, resulted in disappointment. The
Veronique has been purchased by Peru
for $15O,00O, and will be used as a
coast guard vessel.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
Coast Marine Hosnital.

Mr. Bowers is making an attempt to
secure a marine hospital for some
point along this coast. At present
there is no marine hospital between
New Orleans and Mobile, though be-
tween those two cities there are now
three deep-water ports-Gulfport,
Paseagoula and Ship Island.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31

The members of the Isthmian Canal
Commission are continuing their meet
ings, unmindful of the fact that the
president is about to turn them all out
and appoint new body, and some COM
ment is caused by their seeming pre-
ference to be dismissed, rather than
to resign. The president conferred
with Chairman Hepburn Of the House
Committee on Interstate and Foreign
Commerce, who undertook last session
to give authority to abolish the COM
mission. On leaving the White House
Colonel Hepburn had no information
to offer except that the new Commits
sion will be named within a few days,
and that Mr.. Wallace is to remain in
charge.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
Meet at Gulfport.

President A. M. Paxton of the Mis-
sissippi Association Of Elks, and Sec
retary A. G. sCrowder have announced
officially that the next convention of
Elks will be held at Gulfport, Miss, on
June IA next. An Elks lodge will be
installed at Gulfport on the same date.
The railroads have given a rate Of
one and one-third fare for the return
trip. The per capita tax has been sus-
pended.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
FLINT Gives Advice.

ST. Petersburg Charles R. Flint
Of New York, who has been here for
several weeks urging the claims Of
American shipyards in connection
with the execution Of the Russian ma
val programme, has left this city. In
the interest of closer commercial re-
Iations between the United States,
against discrimination in favor Of par
ticular concerns, hlt TO distribute the
orders generally to all American build
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
Buys Insurance Business.

]. c. Pinkerton, formerly of Yazoo
City, has purchased the insurance bus
mess of Pickens & Burwell, Of Lexing-
ton, and will continue the business
here. This firm was composed of W.
|. Pickens and S. L. Burwell, presi-
dent and cashier, respectively, of the
Bank of Commerce.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
Brick City Hall.

At regular meeting Of the Board
of Aldermen of Lumberton a contract
was let for two-story brick building
The first floor will be used for a City
Hall, and the second as an armory for
the local militia. The building is to
cost $4,000, and is to be completed in
sixty days.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
To address Cotton Growers

Congressman John Sharp Williams
has offered his services as speaker and
TO aid in the organization through the
State of Mississippi of cotton associa-
tons. The offer has been accepted,
and Mr.. Williams will begin his work
within few days
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31

The long standing controversy be-
tween the Burns and Hayes factions
Of the Knights of Labor was decided
by the Courts of Appeals of the Dis
trict of Columbia in favor of the
Hayes faction. ]. w. Hayes was
elected general secretary of the order
several years ago but his right to the
Office was disputed by Simon Burns,
who instituted contest in the Su-
prcme Court of the district. The de-
cision there was favorable to Burns,
but it was reversed on the ground that
the courts of the District of Columbia
had no jurisdiction in the premises.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31

New York Plans sre rapidly ma
turing for the establishment Of a
school of music BY James Loeb, the
banker. in memory Of his mother. The
fund is to be furnished by Mr.. Loeb
will be $500,000.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31

Secretary Morton, just before leav-
ing Charleston on the Dolphin made a
change in his itinerary. Instead of
going first to Havana, he went to San
Juan, which was not included in the
original plans for the trip. The re-
turn will be made by way of Guam
tanamo and Hayti. II is said at the
department that the American war;
ships now at Havana wilI~not rema 4
there until the arriyaf Of the secre
ry, but will proceed according to
original programme. The Cuban a
thcritlsz-hayc bees. ..lyiisoN.s.,fs { -t.so s.
retary's plans.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
Discussion on Union Labor.

Chicago. The chief subject under
discussion at the session Of the annual
convention of the. National Metal
Traders Association was progress
made in opposing evils Of trade and
unionisfn.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31

The traffic bridge across Little Riv.
er has been completed, and will be
turned over to the public for free
passage from either side Of the river
as soon as the bridge is accepted by
the police jury.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31

The Presbyterian church is threat
ening to make trouble for the admin
istration. The row grows out Of the
case of Midshipman Arrowood, who
deserted from the battleship Kear-
sarge on the ground that no Christian
can remain in the navy and maintain
his self-respect. Arrowood was court
martialed, and the Presbyterians have
espoused his cause and are demanding
an investigation.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31

Joseph Washington, Of Centerville,
was robbed Of $3ls while in saloon.
Octave Raymond. a negro, is under ar
rest, charged with the crime. Tie OFF,
cers recovered $lss from Raymond d
house.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
Friedman Goes Bankrupt.

Max Friedman Of Clarksdale has
fled petition in bankruptcy. His as
sets are estimated at about $4,000.
while his Liabilities are about $500.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
Receiver Appointed.

Philadelphia. Judge Holland, in
the United States District Court, ap-
pointed ]. Hector McNeill receiver for
the Provident Investment Company
The company made an assignment.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
Skeleton Of a Dinosaur,

st. Louis. Near Lake Tebo, Pettis
county, ten miles from Sedalia, the in
complete skeleton Of a huge pre-his-
toric animal, possibly a dinosaur, was
discovered by an inspection party.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31

Although the officials of the depart
ment of justice are noncommittal on
the subject, it is known that reports
have reached the department that po-
lygamy is being practiced in some
parts of the Hawaiian islands, and
Minister Breckens, at Honolulu, has
been requested to make an investiga-
tion.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
Sumner at San Domingo,

San Domingo The United States
transport Sumner arrived here from
Porto Rico, with the congressional
party bound for Colon TO inspect the
Panama canal route.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31

The president s yacht, Sylph has
been ordered from Washington to
Jacksonville. The order came from the
White House, and it is supposed the
boat will be used by some members Of
the presidents S family for cruise in
southern waters.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31

The new parish Jail is nearing COM
pletion. Il is modern structure, with
all the newest and safest appliances,
and presents an imposing appearance.
The contract price is $4,000, the
Pauly Jail Company being the build
ers.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31

Washington The Navy Department
was advised that the collier Aberenda
is ashore on the east coast Of Florida.
Assistance has been sent to her.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31
SAN DOMINGO
TALKED ABOUT
PEOPLE THE WORLD OVER IN
TEREST IN ISLAND.
MANY WANT PROTECTORATE
BY United States in Order to Prevent
Seizure by Persons Hostile to the
Government. Germany Contented
France Disappointed.

Washington. The situation in San
to Domingo was fully discussed at the
Cabinet meeting. No new features
have arisen with in few days, and
the administration will not make any
present change in its indicated meth
cd of procedure.
The failure of the Senate to ratify
the treaty with the Dominican govern
ment embarrassed the administration,
and nothing will be done except to in
itiate another investigation into the
island government with view simply
to obtain definite information. The
present status on the island, so far as
this government is concerned will not
be disturbed.
Arrangements for the investigation
of the affairs of San Domingo were
completed after conference partici-
pated President Roosevelt, Sec
retary Taft and Prof. J. II. Hollander,
who is to make the inquiry. 1t was
decided that Prof. Hollander will sail
from New York April on mail steam
er for San Juan, Porto Rico. From
there he will go to San Domingo on
the Chattanooga, which will be at his
disposal to convey him from place to
place while he is pursuing the investi-
cation. He will return to the United
States in May, and if his investiga-
81 ion is not completed by that time he
will again return to the islands.
President Morales Council of Min
listers is discussing the question, ca
bles the Herald 3 correspondent at
Santo Domingo, of asking the United
States to take Sanchez and SANTANA
under American protection, under the
terms Of the arbitral award in order to
prevent their seizure by persons hos
tile to the government.
w. R. Thornman, head Of the Ger
man consular service at Santo Domin-
go, and DR.. Perrera Bless, Spanish
charge d 'affaires, intend visiting Port
,Au Prince, Hayti, April 5, if they can
not do so earlier, to consult the Ger
man and Spanish Ministers, who are
accredited to both Hayti and Santo
Domingo. A newspaper organ of the
opposition party has bitterly attacked
President Morales, charging him with
disloyalty and declaring he has been
losing ground daily since last June
THERE'S activity in the forest and in the
city, and the street guards have been
doubled.
The American gunboat Castine is on
the alert, ready to land military men
at moment s notice to protect Amer
lean interests. The marines have their
cartridge belts filled and all precau-
tions have been taken in view of a
possible outbreak. There is a. signal
station on the roof of the American
consulate
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31

President Roosevelt has approved
the sentence of the court inflicted
upon Midshipman Arrowood Of North
Carolina, recently tried for desertion
from the navy. The sentence carries
with it dismissal from the navy and
the law bearing upon the case is that
man so dismissed shall not hereaf-
ter be eligibls to any of the rights of
citizenship.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31

The Japanese have been asked by
this government to allow Edward J.
McClernan to take place of Col. E. III.
Crowder with the japanese army. Col.
Crowder is suffering from i'll health.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-03-31

Postmaster General Cortelyou an.
nounced that fonrth-class postmasters
will be permitted to serve undisturb-
ed unless charged with gross ineffi-
cheney.