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The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25
.SULLY FURNISHES
nut FOR COURTS
REGARDING LEGALITY OF TRAD
ING IN FUTURES.
is IT ACTUAL COTTON
Do the Trades Made Around It's Pits
Represent Actual Cotton and Do the
Purchasers or Sellers Have Any In
tention of Carrying Out Trades.

New York.-Is the New York Cot
ton Exchange a gambling institution9
Do the trades in options made around
it's pits represent actual cotton? Do
the purchasers or sellers have any in
tention Of taking and paying for the
cotton their trades represent?
These are some questions that are
to be determined by the courts as
result of the suit brought against Ed
ward Hawley and Frank H. Ray, the
multimillionaires, who, Daniel J. Sui
ly says, were his partners in the cor
ner of cotton last year. Hawley and
Ray are being sued by Sully's credit
ors, and they are striking back at
methods Of trade on the Exchange. The
Supreme Court has issued an order
for the inquistion, which is to be be-
gun before Referee Magrame Coke on
May 25.
If the move Of Hawley and Ray sue
ceeds, as the lawyers expect it will.
Sully will be a millionaire. Another
point that the Hawley-Ray lawyers
will make is in regard to the custom OF
trading after Exchange hours. Sully'i
notice of inability to pay his debts was
sent to the Exchange by him, he says.
before 2 clock on the day his corner
collapsed. 1t was officially read al
2:02 o'clock. The two minutes made
difference Of nearly 100000 witt
Sully's accounts. Hawley and Ray
will attempt to save this $2,OOO,0ot
for Sully by providing that trading
did not cease officially on that day un-
til five minutes after 3 O'Clock, ano
that it continued until the closing OF
the New Orleans Exchange at 3:3C
o 'elock local time. 1t will be showr
in the inquisition that there were more
than 3OO,O0O,O0O bales Of cotton deal
in during the Sully corner, whereas
the entire crop that season was under
100000 bales.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25
Not Subject to Confiscatiorl.

St. Petersburg The superior admi
ralty court has decided the appeal IL
the case of the British steamer Cal
chas Captured by the Vladivostol
squadron) overruling Admiral Jes
GEMS protest against the decision o.
the Vladivostok court ordering hel
release. Admiral Jessen contendet
that the steamer was subject to con
fi,cation on the ground that she car
ried japanese dispatches. At thu
same time the superior court decided
that the detention of the Calchas wal
legal, thus barring any claim fo
damages on the ground of illegal de
fantion
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25
japan in Control.

Paris-Reports reaching here from
authoritative sources assert that ia
pan is carrying things with higl
hand in Corea. Whether the reports
are influenced by sentiment, it is i'm
possible to say, but they recite mum
ber of specific facts supporting thu
view that M. Hayashi, the japanese
minister to Corea, no longer observe.
the position of the other ministers al
Seoul. He is said to consider himsel:
a sort of governor general, thus tax
ing precedence over his diplomatic
colleagues, who are obliged to avail
his convenience in dealing with thu
court and government. The office
commanding the japanese troops i
represented as seconding this assump
ton of precedence on the part of tht
japanese minister.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25
HAPPEN NINGS
IN MISSISSIPPI
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.
In Gala Attire.

The Hill City is in gala attire, every
business house in the city is decorated
in flags and bunting and welcome is
written in large letters everywhere.
Forty-two years ago battle and car
mage ragged where now is peace, JOY
and good fellowship. The air resound-
ed on that occasion with whistling
shot and shrieking shells. The inhab-
itants were entrenched in caves on
the hill-sides and Grants gun-boats
lay in the river hurting their messen-
gers Of death and destruction into the
city. The famous siege Of Vicksburg
has been written and rewritten. To-
day, however, while the city is invad-
ed by an armed host of northern sol
diers they bear arms with the consent
of the government of Mississippi and
their mission is one Of the most peace
full possible, being there to pay trib-
ute to the honor and glory of their
dead left on the field of battle an at
>terwards buried in the national cem-
etery near there. The first regiment
of the Ohio National Guards reached
there over the Valley Railroad in a
special train. It is composed of 765
officers and men in heavy marching or
der. When their train rolled into the
station thousands of people were there
to give them true Southern welcome.
Governor Herrick and his staff, ac-
companied by Hon. Charles Grosven-
or, Of Ohio, arrived on second sec
tion. In, addition to the citizens and
the appointed committee the special
trains were met by the local military
companies and others of the National
Guard of Mississippi and the parade
was indeed an inspiring sight. The
people of this city have never before
seen Northern and Southern troops
marching in the same column, accom-
panied by the same music and equally
dividing the plaudits of the people.
The Governor of Ohio is, in addition
to his military staff, accompanied by
over three hundred old veterans and
citizens of Ohio who have taken the
long trip to be present at the dedlca-
tion of the monuments to the Ohio
troops who fell in the memorable siege.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25
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. 7. Carlisle of West Point, first vice
president; B. I. 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-F. R. Bird
sail, A. C. Anderson, J. D. McKie.
Advertising Committee-C. E. Cum
ningham, Edgar G. Harris, w. c..
Hight.
Constitutional. w. Norment, B.
7. 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.. G. Fl. Block, Tunica.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25
Counties to Celebrate.

In every county in the state prepa-
rations are being made for the general
observance of the birthday of Jeffer-
son Davis, which occurs on June 3.
The observances will be under the
joint auspices of the local organiza-
tions Of United Confederate Veterans,
Sons of Veterans, United Daughters
of the Confederacy and Daughters OF
Veterans. Public speakers are in
much demand and elaborate programs
will be arranged for each event. The
observance Of the birthday of Jeffer-
son Davis is becoming more general
with each succeeding year, and is uni
versally recognized throughout the
commonwealth as a holiday.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25

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 Dudley
Isom, was born and reared in Oxford,
Miss.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25
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.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25
'Bacca For Veterans.

Capt. R. W. McNeer, a well-known
tobacco salesman of Jackson, has do
mated to the Confederate Soldiers
Home at Beauvoir 23O pounds of
chewing tobacco and rs pounds of
smoking tobacco. The donation is
made through DR.. 7. R. Henderson, a
member of the boar of trustees.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25
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 six
suspended students will be forced to
miss the June examinations.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25
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.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25
Seven Applicants.

Seven applicants for 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.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25
Voluntary Assignment.

DR.. H. Osborne who has for some
years conducted a drug store at Col
umbus, Miss, made voluntary as
signment for the benefit of his credi-
tors. He places his liabilities at
about $4,000 and his assets at about
$1,000. Battle Bell is named as as
signee.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25

E. Portella, who succeeds Senor Me-
Fou 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-
leila comes to Washington from Ma
irid, where he was Minister.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25
Big Lease.

Philadelphia. The city council vot-
ed to lease the gas plant to the United
Gas Improvement Company for Pc
Rod Of seyenty-five years for $25, ,0OO,.
600.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25
Rruan "a Tour the world.

Lincoln, Neb- William J. Bryan an.
nounces that he will make tour OF
the world for the study Of municipal
ownership and railroad problems
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25
Hone to Dedicate by 19O7.

The Vicksburg National Park, Com
mission met under the Craftsmanship
Of Capt. William T. 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.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25

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. It
is the intention Of the board to erect
good iron bridges over all the large
water courses 9p the county.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25

The Chinese minister at Washing
ion conferred with Acting Secretary
II State Loomis on the subject Of a
aew exclusion treaty.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25

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 FL.
Metcalf. Mr.. Shaw has publicly de-
Tended the policy of selling at one
price at home and another abroad, and
Of the maintenance of a 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
1t the expense Of the continental tax
payers, has had no weight with him.
He would cure any evils growing out
If special privileges by more special
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25
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 society'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 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 authorl-
ties were not disposed to assist in the
return of the men to their duties on
board ship, as otherwise the only ef-
fective 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 Leen obliterated. :"
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25
Secretary Taft has decided not te

Secretary Taft has decided not tt
buy any foreign built ships at presen'
nor to purchase abroad any materia
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 advantage 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. 1t is stated on authority that
the president and 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 Taft 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 the executive that if the exc
cution of the new policy is delayed un-
til congress re-assembles, directive
legislation will be had Immediately
thereafter. So the decision was reach
ed to make no abnormal purchases OF
material, 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.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25

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 Vladiyostok fortress
and are given permission to reside in
the cities of the maritime provinces.
Mr.. Greener himself was just leaving
Vladivostok 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 fsthat 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.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25

China intends to meet the exclu-
sion question by boycotting 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 a yard of American goods
while America violates her treaty OBJ
legations by excluding or deportins
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
Ia 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 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 basis for in
demnity because of the exclusion and
deporting of Cinnamon contrary to
treaty rights.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25

Three hundred prominent men at
tended farewell banquet given te
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; NJ. H. DeYoun, San Francisco
Chronicle; Edmund Clarence Stedman
Rev. DR.. Ernest M. Stires, President
Nicholas Murray Butler, of Columbis
university; former Mayor Low, Rev
Minot J. Savage, George H. Daniels.
DR.. William Wallace Walker and Will
liam Fl. McElroy.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25

The Comptroller Of the Currency has
authorized the First National Bank Of
Jasper, Ala, to begin business.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25

In the criminal division Of the Su.
preme Court Of the District of Colum.
bla Assistant District Attorney Kewir
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.
tons application for a separate tria.
for Crawford. The formal consldera,
ton of the application was postponed
until this week.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25

1t was announced al 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 te
the consulting engineers previously
appointed. There are to be twelve en-
gineers, two of whom are yet to be Sc
lected.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25

Justice Martin r. 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.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25

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.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25

Secretary Morton will leave the cab,
inent July i 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.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-05-25

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.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-11-02
Law URGED By sELF-sEEKERs.


HcmouIcS Dcservculy popular.
An adroit but plausible scheme by
which 1t is hoped to prejudice the sale
Of proprietary medicines Is the propo.
sition TO prohibit the sale of any rem
edy which contains poison" unless
each package or bottle is expressly Ia
beled Poison" Such bills are also
well designed to impose upon men who
have no familiarity with the subject
matter. The pretense of protecting
the public health put forth In support
Of such bills Is generally the merest
subterfuge; and whenever you hear q
demand for law Of this kind It
originates with those who have
q direct pecuniary interest to serve by
destroying the sale Of proprietary rem.
edies.
Some Of the best and most widely
used remedies in the world contain
some one Ingredient which. II taken
in suficient quantities, might be pol
sonous, and yet the preparation rs a
whole is not poisonous at all Opium,
for instance, is used In small quanti-
ties in many Of the best cures for
coughs, collie, diarrhea, ETC., In tooth.
ache drops and in almost all liniments.
TO require such medicines to be false
~ labeled poison" would be merely q
cunninv davico IN alarm tha nutIic
and thus bring about the destruction
Of the sale of those remedies, and In
directly to compel people to procure
the medicine they want by the more
expensive method Of consulting ply
stefan and getting his prescription. In
other words, 1t is an effort to prevent
them from getting cheaply the RENE
dies which they and their fathers be-
fore them have used for many years
Medical exchange.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-11-02
TROOP FIRES INTO CROWD.
Two Are Killed and Many Wounded
at Moscow.

Moscow, Oct 30. = The general
strike became effective this afternoon.
All the stores, the banks and other
business institutions are closed and
ehtcommunical activity of Moscow
the communical activity of Moscow
is at standstill. Great meetings are
being held in several quarters Of the
city.
The employees Of the banks have de-
clared strike. Agitators paraded
the streets, stopping the street cars
and forcing the stores to close. Pat
rolls are on guard everywhere. A de.
tachment Of troops in the suburb OF
Muranoff fired four volleys into
the crowd. killing two and wounding
many.
In view ofsthe alarming situation
special session Of the douma has been
;convoled tpSsit night and day. The
mayor wilBconvoke in the town hall
representatives OF the nobility, schoi-
astic institutions and the different
corporations. unions and professions
to discuss the situation.