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The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16
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NAVY WILL INVESTIGATE
Drastic Action Will Doubtless be TAX
en- in Furnishing Minor Meriwether,
Jr., for Killing Cadet Branch at An
napolis Military Academy.

Washington. The Navy Depart
ment received from Annapolis full re-
ports on the fight between Midship-
men Branch and Meriwether, which
resulted in the formers death. A
special board investigated the matter
before the death Of Branch, and all
inquest was held according to regula-
tions, Commander Thomas b. Howard
being president. This board, it is un-
derstood, reported unqualifiedly that
Branch's death was due to the lnJu-
ries received in the fight with Merl-
wether. These reports were transmit
ted together with exhaustive reports
of the medical officers. The matter
will now await the action Of the ma
val authorities. 1t is clear that bad
blood between Branch and Meriwether
did not originate from any form oil
hazing, but was from purely personal
reasons. The fight, it is shown, was
prearranged. The testimony of the
physicians is not definite as to whether
Branch died as result of the blows
inflicted by Meriwether or whether
the fatal injuries came from his head
having struck a stone wall when ne
fell. Mr.. Bonaparte holds that the
circumstances of Branch Is death and
those of the death of sailor on the
Kearsarge recently from injuries re-
ceived in a prize fight are entirely
different. In the case of the prize
FIGHT the men in the bout were entire
ly friendly. Mr.. Bonaparte will proc
ably take drastic action In this case,
and put an end to such combats at
the Academy. President Roosevelt
has made no suggestion as to the IN
vestigation of Branch IS death, but 1t
is said he is following the matter with
interest. Any comment he may have
to make will appear in his indorse-
ment of Mr.. Bonaparte's S action. The
report is still held as confidential, and
Secretary Bonaparte is giving it very
serious thought. The president was
visited during the day by Colonel Jas.
R. Branch, of Richmond and New
York, and wife, parents of the decea5-
ed midshipman, who urged naval IN
quiry, which may be granted. They
also conferred with Secretary Bona
parte and naval officials at that De-
partment, Col. Branch charging that
he fight was an escially brutal one,
that Meriwether took every opportu-
nifty to insult his son, and the latter
was obliged to send the challenge to
fight to preserve his honor.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

Bishop Broderick of the Catholic
Church introduced to President Roose-
velt to-day Adolfo Rossi, special
representative of the italian govern
ment who is assisting in the distri-
button of italian immigrants to this
country. Signor Rossi told the Pres
ident that while the Italian govern
ment was not encouraging the imml-
grafton to the United States of its
citizens, it was interested in securing
for those who came here desirable
locations in order that they might
become useful American citizens. Sig
nor Rossi deprecated the congestion
of foreigners, particularly Italians
in the large cities, and explained that
his efforts were being directed toward
distributing the italian immigrants
among the agricultural communities
of the country. He said that several
Italian colonies recently had been es-
tablished in the southern states and
he anticipated prosperity and content
ment for the members.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

The Isthmian Canal Commission
has chartered the two steamers re-
Gently purchased by it to the Panama
Railroad Compay, the commission to
receive, as a consideration, a. sum
equal to interest at the rate OF 4 per
cent per annum on the cost of the
vessels and an additional sum equal
to 4 per cent Of said cost to cover
loss from decoration. The Panama
Railroad Company is to insure these
vessels in favor Of the Canal Commits
sion for the cost price. This will place
the operation of these ships in the
hands OF the Panama Railroad and
Steamship Line, the stock of which
is owned by the government, but
which is managed as separate cor
poration, independent Of the Isthml--
an Canal Commission.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

United States Attorney Morrison:
of Chicago, Special Attorney General
Hagen of the Department of Justice
and Commissioner of Corporations
Garfield of the Department of Com
merce and Labor were in conference
with Attorney General Moodon the
subject of the plea set up by the al
legged beef trust to the effect that IT
was granted immunity from punish
ment by Mr.. Garfield during his IN
vestigation OF the alleged trust some
months ago. The question as to wheth
er the plea set forth by the attorneys
for the packers should be sustained r
not is a question for the United States
court. The Department Of justice
will appear before the court and OPP
pose the plea as soon as given an op-
portunity.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

Secretary Bonaparte has written
letters to two enlisted men on
the battleship Ohio commencing them
for their heroic conduct in rescuing a
fellow bluejacket from drowning.
While the Ohio was off Taku, China,
recently, J. Clegg and A. 7. Fromall:
ordinary seamen, were thrown into
the water. by the breaking of a stag
ing rope. Clegg's jawbone was brok-
en- from the fall. Froman attempted
to rescue CIegg, but the latter seized
him about the neck. Frederick w.
Klaus, another sailor, jumped over
board and saved Clegg, Froman saw
ing himself. The bravery of Froman
and Klaus has been personality recog-
nized by the secretary
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

Capt. John A. Webb, former secre-
tary of the railroad commission has
accepted the position as secretary OF
the Newton Business League and has
actively entered into the discharge OF
his duties. His first work will be to
have Newton well represented at the
Exposition next week. He is good
man for the place and Newton is to
be congratulated upon securing him.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

The proposition of the Aberdeen
Examiner to. present the battleshlp
Mississippi with silver bell instead
of a service for the table, seems 20
have struck popular chord and a
number Of the newspapers take kind
ly to the proposition. Makes no dlf-
ference which is given, make it in
keeping with the vessel and the pros
perity of the state.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

Hazlehurst gave its regular annual
flower show last week and the event
is reported as great success. The
people of that section take much in
terest in raising flowers, and the an
nual show is an important event. The
Flower Club will be represented al
Jackson by splendid display of cut
flowers, chrysanthemums and POI
plants.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

Judge Robert Cochran may be con-
sidered a little strenuous in his man
ner of dealing with law-breakers and
those who habitually break the law
but if every judge in the state would
deal. just like he does and had the
backing of district attorneys as they
should have, the business of the courts
would soon decrease to something IN
significant.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

j. F. Shannon of near Yazoo City,
has been experimenting with ribbon
cane and certainly finds it profitable
Judging from recent note in aYazoo
paper. He brought in a, stalk IL feet
long and with % joints. From one
half acre planted in this cane, Mr..
Shannon confidently expects to make
over 200 gallons Of excellent syrup.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

The city council Of Aberdeen has
arranged to plant 500 shade trees each
year in front Of the property owned
by citizens which will agree to take
care of them. This will be done un-
til every street in the city is thorough
ly supplied with trees. 1t is certain
ly a good plan and one that other
towns might pattern after with pro-
fit.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

Next Wednesday, the 22nd, the
gates Of the Mississippi Industrial Ex-
position will be thrown open for the
second time. VIII only few weeks
in which to work, the affair of last
year goes down as one of the most
successful state fairs ever held in the
south. With plenty Of time, and the
exception of quarantines, the event
this year promises to be far greater
than last with several times the atten-
dance. Greater preparations have
been made, more buildings erected, a
race track that is pronounced as good
as the best in the south with COM
modious grand stand has been provid-
ed, stalls for larger number of stock
and everything to make the affair
grand success has been done. Ap-
plications for space are several times
that of last year and the preliminary
work of preparation much more ad-
vanced. The displays of products will
more nearly represent every section
Of the state and the variety will be
larger. Band concerts shows and a
varied program of amusement will be
lavishly provided. Every railroad
train in the state will be an excursion
train for the entire ten days. The
rate has been fixed at one fare plus
25 cents for the round trip, tickets
good until the 18th for return. Spe-
cial excursion trains from the north
and east will bring hundreds of home
seekers to view what our soil will
produce. EEverything will be in thor
ough readiness for the opening day
next Wednesday at 10 a. m., and it is
confidently expected that $4,000 visit
tors will pass through the gates dur
ing the ten days. Whether a financial
success or not, the fair will be a
great benefit to the state of Mississip-
in placing before the world compre-
hensive display of her incomparable
resources and products. The writer
is especially interested in the success
Of the Exposition, having suggested
it and solicited the stock that made
it possible last year. It's permanency
and improvement from year to year
will be sufficient reward for the time
and trouble experienced in getting the
enterprise ON foot and in working or
dor
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

Kilmichael is happy in the posses
sion Of a real live newspaper. It is
4 highly creditable publication and is
seemingly appreciated by the business
men of that splendid little city.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

Consul Britain, at Kehl, Germany,
cables the state department that the
Strassburg sanitary department GER
tifes that there is no case Of cholera
in that city or at Alsace-Larraine at
this time. Passengers detained al
Havre will embark on the 18th inst.
Scertary Shaw has returned from
New York. He said that he saw moth
ing in the present situation in the
New York money market to warrant
any action
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

The president signed two orders rel
ative to appointment in the foreign
service. One directs that all consuls
who are appointed must pass the exam
ination that is now prescribed for
consular officers receiving salaries of
$250O or less. The other order pro-
vides for an examination of secreta-
ries of legations who must under
stand well at least one modern lang
uage in addition to their own.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

Raymond is still energeticahy bor-
inc for water. A depth of nearly one
thousand feet has been reached and
still the contractors are going down
for water, oil, Cinnamon or any old
thing that may turn up.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

Hon. Jesse Bounds, of Moos Point,
has recently been in New York and
while there took some trouble to IN
quire into the insurance swindles and
was present at the investigation for
several days. He is convinced that
not one half the infamy praeticed by
these companies has been told or will
ever be told without some drastic ac-
ton ON the part of the policy holders.
He suggests the organization of a
"Policy Holders Union" for the state
of Mississippi to take up the, matter
of forcing the companies to disgorge
some of the millions of dollars that
have wrongfully withheld from the
policy holders. This is matter of
great Importance to the people OF our
state, and it is to be hoped that Mr..
Bonuds will evolve some practicable
plan of doing what is suggested.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

AT the request Of the Secretary OF
War, Attorney General Moody has
rendered decision upon the legisla-
ton of April %, 1904, relating to
medals of honor. This legislation
provided that 5000 medals he prepared
for the purpose Of replacing medals
which have been heretofore issued. An
officer of the civil war who was grant
ed a medal during that period desired
10 secure one of them and also to re-
tain the old one, and made such an
application to the Secretary of War,
The Secretary General, and, m an
opinion which has been approved by
Acting Secretary Oliver, it is held that
if a new medal is issued, it must be
to replace one Of the old medals which
has been lost or that the old medal
must be surrendered. The holder OF
an old medal is not compelled to sur
render it, but may retain it if he pre-
fers it to one of the new medals.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

Car after car of Bohemian oyster
shuekers are arriving at Scranton,
Bap st. Louis and other gulf points
to handle the crop which is being
gathered. From small beginning,
net 50 many years ago, this has grown
to be one Of our principal industries,
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

The Russian embassy in this city
has received a cablegram from ST
Petersburg stating that the reports
regarding the revolution in Cronstadt
were greatly exaggerated, that the
Notifications were all tbe time in the
hands of the government, that the dis
turbances were almost immediately
suppressed, and that in all only ten
houses were burned.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

Pontotoc is very much elated over
the prospect Of an electric railroad
from that point to Oxford and Tupe-
10. It IS said that a Birmingham con-
cern is behind the move and that there
is strong possibility of something
definite being done in the near future.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

Silas James, living three miles from
Hazlehurst, with only one plow, cul-
tivated this year thirteen acres OF
cotton and has gathered and market
ed ten bales of cotton, averaging over
500 pounds to the bale. He has rails
ed in addition to this fairly good
crop of corn, peas, etc. Again we
feel called upon to remark that no
country in the world offers such great
returns for little labor and common
sense as Mississippi.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

Mississippi has the best prohibition
law in the world. Local option appeals
to every fair-minded man and can be
depended upon to give satisfaction
with good officers to enforce the law.
Great indignation toward the Amerl-
can Express Co., for the wholesale
manner in which it is bringing whls-
ky into the state on supposed Y. u.
d. orders, has been engendered, and
the movement to make concerted
fight against the company and its ne
farious business was organized at Jack
son last week A large number OF the
best citizens of the state met, deter
mined upon hne of action, employed
attorneys and will raise large sum
to fight the matter to the end. The
good people are righteously indignant
and will use every effort to suppress
the wholesale distribution of liquor
in prohibition districts.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16
I FOR GREATER MISSISSIPPI

Devoted to the Industrial Commercial and Asricul.
tural Development Of tho Wonderful Resources Of
the State Items Of Interest from all Quarters.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

A cablegram was received from
Gov. Magoon at Panama stating that
Secretary Taft, after personal IN
spection and examination Of the ca
nal work, expressed his qualification
at the progress made and at the pres
emit condition. Another cablegran
was received from Mr.. Stevens, the
chief engineer of the isthmian canal,
asking for more men, especially ma
chinists, boilermakers, plumbers and
track foremen.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

R. J. Wilson, of near McComb has
gathered nearly 400 bushels of sweet
potatoes from two acres and is dis
posing of them at satisfactory price
without any trouble. There is room
for more truck gardeners around Nc
Comb, the local market being one OF
he best in the state. Persons looking
for a location would do well to exam
inc conditions around that thriving
town before settling down. ees
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

1t is rumored that Thomas w. Law
son, of Boston, the man who first ex-
posed the graft and stealings of the
big insurance companies, in company
with others, will build $250,000 ho-
tel for northern guests at Pass Chris
tian, the same to be ready for occrl-
pancy by next winter. Our coas'
country cannot be excelled for beauty
and loveliness and with the help oi
Mr.. Lawson millions could be i'm
proved wonderfully.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16
By II. Z. BlAnRsLEE, jackson. Miss.

Very much unlike the Arkansas but
ton worn by the natives of that state
at the st. Louis Fair with the words
"I am from Arkansas, Now Laugh
Darn You," the people of Mississip-
pi are fast becoming proud of their
state and take advantage of every
opportunity to let the world know
where they are from. No state IN the
Union can boast of greater achieve
ments during the past five years. in
every line. Be proud that you are a
Mississippian and show that you are
proud of the fact.
W. I. Allen, of Lyon, Coahoma
county, has decided that it is neces-
sary to do something besides talk to
build good roads. He proposes to
donate 40 acres of fine land to be dis
posed of, the funds thus received to be
used in building up a graveled road
from Big creek to his home town. Mr..
Allen has arrived at the only conclu-
sion that will build roads. 1t will
take hard cash and lot Of it, but
there is no doubt Of it being money
well spent in the long run.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-11-16

tt is remarkable with what promp-
titude our people forget the inconve-
niences and troubles Of a quarantine.
Business is booming all over the state
just as if nothing had happened. Our
powers Of recuperation are remarkable
and elicit the admiration of the whole
country.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17
AGENT HELD RESPONSIBLE
Court Says He Must Pay Insurance
Written In Wildcat Companies.

CLINTON, IOWA.JThe supreme court of this
state has just handed down a decision on a
point Of law involving the question whether
or not an insurance agent is personally re-
sponsible for loss by fire In event he insures
In a company not authorized to do business in
this state, and the amount of the policy cannot
be collected from the insurance company. The
supreme court has held such an agent is per-
sonally responsible for such losses.
The case in question was brought by Hart
man and Daniels against D. Hollowell, insurance
agent. and two companies with headquarters in
Chicago. The property was insured for 81 200
in each company and the premium was paid to
the agent. Six months later the building III
sured was destroyed by fire. The insurance COM
panies refused to pay the loss. Suit vas then
brought against the companies and the local
agent. ~ "
The attorneys for the plaintiff learned that
the insurance companies insolvent and
further that they had no license to transact
business in Iowa. Hollowell defended the suit.
The court ordered verdict for the plaintiffs,
which was returned. The case was then car
ried to the supreme court, which affirmed the
decision Of the lower court. According to the
ruling, Hollowell will be compelled to pay the
$4,000.
The companies in which the property was in.
sured are what are termed wildcat companies,
and. according to the decision. when an agent
acts for such company, If it has no license
to insure property in Iowa, the agent becomes
responsible for all losses
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17
STICKLEY SUED FOR LIBEL
Objectionable Article Printed While thu
Editor Was Away.

FARGO, n. D:-Editor stlckney Of abe Fessen,
den News has tale of VICE., He has always
leen particular about the class Of matter
printed in his paper to prevent the insertion of
anything of libelous nature. While in Mime
apolis recently the men In charge inserted an
anonymous communication, which Tom Morrow
Of Bowdon construed reflection and in
stttuted a suit for $4,000 damages.
The old armory has been sold to Sheldon men.
1t will be used by Company till July for
drill room purposes once week, but will he
and bowling alley. The militia organization has
armory Broadway this spring.
The troubles in the Snyder family seem to be
in the nature of continuous performance. Mrs.
Snyder is serving a jail term for operating q
fence Her husband jumped bonds in Moor
head some time ago and is forced to remain on
this side Of the river A 17-year-old son was
arrested IN Meorhead on the charge of stealing
bottles shipped to ASoorhead concern and given
a sentence OF thirty days. which was suspended
if he remained away from the town.
conference was held between Moorhead citi.
zens and the officials Of the Fargo street railway
for a better service in that town. No transfers
are allowed from the short line to the one
running to the Moorhead normal. Persons going
to the latter place must wait and take the proper
the acton of the railway company is in violation
Of the franchise. and an improved service i.
promised.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17
SIOUX FALLS SPLINTERS
The Case of J. E. Goltra-Cases of
Bankruptcy Filed,

SIOUX FALLS, S: D.--Interest is being taken
in the 6 f the to IS 9S the
St. Johns, Mich, for trial ON the charge of
bigamy. e., T..
Goltra has resided here for some time with his
second wife: The charge against him Is based
upon the allegation that he married the second
wife without going thru the formality Of procur-
ing divorce from his first wife, who is still
living. Goltra says he did not contract, the
second marriage until he had secured a d.
Residents of various parts Of South Dakota
ruptcy in the United States court in this city
wall Of Ragged To-. a. mining mini town ani in the
petition he schedules his liabilities at 81 OF CO.
assets is claimed to be exempt The case has has
P. Stewart Of Deadwood for adjudication.
dividuals and as eopartners under the firm name
Gf sfe M ae as PHI Of the
sets at $e25: Al his assets: are Claimed to be
at $3.50. a. with assets to the value of 81 800.
He claims that of his assets, pre- perry to the
value au! Of S1,o2o is exempt:
a mechanic at Madison, schedules his liabilities
at $463 and his assets at 5000. He claims the
;Detreck c.. Beck. a farmer who resides in
Blinsmon township Moody. county, in his sched-
ue states sset he has liabilities of $20s5 and
The cases have been transferred from the fed
eraI court to Henry A. Muller, referee In bank
rgptcy in Sioux Falls, by whom they will be
A state conclave Of the Brotherhood Of Amer
lean Yeomen has been organized the result
Of a large number Of the Yeomen lodges '' Of
South Dakota. The city of Parker was selected
as the place for holding the next state con-
clave, the date not vet having been determined
upon.