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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1906-01-20
Didn't Touch the Main Question.

The Brookhaven Leader asks
| the News if that story in regard
Ito one Of the State officers offer
ling to bet a thousand dollars on
the decision in the Sandy Bayou
case was just simply pipe
dream If what the gentleman
says to any and all comers is an
indication, he has a strong belief
that The case is going to be reyers.
ed. The story was printed by the
News as The current news of the
iday. This paper has made no
lgreat kick about the governor
bringing proceedings to declare
the Sandy Bayou lease void, and
If it could it would not raise a
finger to influence the court one
way or the other on the matter.
The News has for several years
believed that the constitution in
tended that all of the conyicts
should be worked on lands owned
I By the State, and said so years be-
fore this administration came in
power, and it was leading factor
IN getting the legislature to pur-
chase a large plantation. This
paper has no idea what the decis-
ion will be, whether it will be an
affirmation or a reversal, but after
reading Chancellor Mayes' opin-
ion, if of a betting mind, would
wager that the case would be
affirmed, for the decision of the
chancellor seems to US to be as
clear and lucid document as one
could find in a days journey. No
one, though, will get a tip on
what the decision is until it is
read from the bench. jackson
News, Jan. 14th.
To use a favorite expression of
the News, it appears to us that
that paper is doing little side
stepping on the main point in
The Leaders article. The opin-
ion of the News about the Sandy
Bayou case is all right, but that
wasn't what we were seeking in
formation about. Our contention
was that for "a prominent State
Official to bet on decision of
tho Supreme Court, as the News
represents certain State official
as proposing to do, is violation
ofsthe State law against gambling,
morally and officially degrading
and we requested the editor of the
News to give the public this
prominent State officials name.
The News reply is a palpable
evasion of the most vital point
the public is interested in. Give
us the name of this State official
who is saying to any and all
comers" that he is ready to stake
$1,000 on the decision.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1906-01-20
Convention Of Southern Cotton AssO.
citation.

cIdll0n.
The Convention of the South
ern Cotton Association which con-
vened in New Orleans last Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday was a
great and representative body,
and gave renewed and convincing
evidence of the determination Of
tthe cotton growers of the South
and allied interests to stand to-
gether for their mutual protec-
tion.
The Cotton Association, for
which the spectators so confident.
| " predicted speedy disintegration
when it was organized a year ago,
Iseems now stronger than ever
before. In the short twelve
months of its existence it has
worked wonders for the Southern
cotton planter and showed him
Enthusiastically the benefits to be
derived from a strictly business,
non-political organization. To
summarize briefly its achieve
ments, the Association has caused
a reduction of the cotton acreage
of from 10 to 25 per cent. in diff
ferent portions of the Belt. The
use of commercial fertilizers has
also been appreciably diminished,
and farmers are learning to de-
pend more upon intensifcation
and diversifcation of crops for
the enrichment of soils. It has
raised the price of the staple from
6 cents to y, thus placing the pro-
duction of cotton upon profitable
basis for the producer. 1t dlscov-
cred that the Department of Agri-
culture was being used by New
York spectators for their own
nefarious purposes; that the
Bureau reports of the Govern
ment were nothing more or less
than concocted schemes of the
New York bears; and such pres
sure was brought to bear upon the
Department that its chief statis-
tician was forced to resign and
leave the country in disgrace.
During last weeks meeting, the
achievements of the past were re-
viewed by able speakers and new
plans discussed and mapped out
for the present year. Owners of
spot cotton are advised to hold
what is left of the 1905 crop until
the price reaches Is cents, as it is
believed the shortness of the crop
iustifies these figures. A reduc-
tion of 25 per cent. on the acre
age and fertilizers used in 1904 is
advised, and a diversification of
crops which will make the farmer
better able to hold his cotton off
of the market when the price is
not satisfactory.
After the Convention adjourn
ed, the board of directors held
their annual business meeting
with almost a full board sitting.
The proceedings were marked by
the utmost harmony.
Harvie Jordan was reelected
president and Richard Cheatham
was reelected secretary. F. Ell.
Hyatt, of Columbus, S. c., was
elected treasurer, and George I.
Jester, of Corsicana, Texas, was
chosen vice president in place of
Mr.. Peters, of Texas.
The salary of the president was
fixed at 1000 year. Secretary
Cheatham's salary was raised from
So, 500 to $1,000 a year. The sal
ary of the. treasurer was fixed at
$500 q year and the yice-president
is to serve without salary. The
salary CT the general financial
agent and organizer, F. D. Smith,
who was duly elected according to
the suggestions of the mass meet
ing, was fixed at 5000 a year.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1906-01-20
1t Is Up to Publishers to Organize
Against Dead Beats.

It's up to the editors and pub
fishers of the county to form a
protective association to protect
themselves from the delinquents
on their mailing lists. The sa-
looms were the first to keep a
"black llst," then came the drug
gists, and now the merchants in
general have formed credit asso-
citation. A two dollar account
seems a small amount to the aver
age merchant, but when he con-
siders that every editor has from
four to FIVE hundred or more of
these accounts standing among
people outside Of the city IN which
his paper is published the amount
is no small thing, and the little
merchant would '.go up in the
air" had he SO many to look after.
-Greenville Times.
Editors who are publishing pa
pers in the same town or county
would undoubtedly find it to their
mutual advantage to make out and
]exchange once year "black
llists'' containing the names OF
their dead beat subscribers.
There are scores of people who
like to read newspapers who are
Itoo trifling or too dishonest ever
Ito pay the publisher if there is
Iany way of beating him out Of it.
During the more than % years
I've have been publishing The
/ Leader, several hundred persons
in this and adjoining counties
have beaten as out of from $1.0o
to $500 each on subscriptions,
which they honestly and justly
lowe. Many of them had no doubt
beaten other newspaper men be.
| fore they came to US and got The
Leader on credit, and scores oi
-lthem are now taking the Times OF
1.-THE South Mississippian On cred
lit who honestly owe us bills they
Twill not pay. They cannot gel
The Leader any longer on cred
lit, because we know them.
AS all the dishonest beats in ,
community consider tia God -sene
when a new dry goods merchan
or grocery man who doesn't know
them opens up in town and SELL
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1906-01-20

And hold lively reception The above we'll known characters
will be hand not in picture form hitherto interesting
books and newspapers but real flesh and blood acting talking
entertaining and accompanied by excellent music which
| will lend additional charm to the enjoyable event.
Probably characters of modern times universally
well known by the children and older ones for that matte
Buster Brown and his dog Tg Every Sunday thousands
upon thousands of people, both young and DID, eagey watch
for the coming of their avore containing
prank of Busters in which he is always accompanied by Tg
who is his closest friend and sympathzer.
During the Worlds Fair at ST. Louis in 1904, Buster
Tge held daily receptions the magnificent booth of the Brown
Shoe Co. of St Louis whom belongs the credit for having
created two characters of real flesh and blood imaginary
Nearly who visited this great Exposition will
remember having them entertaining immense crowds and
often Busters little wife wond be with him which added the
interest Buster entertaining conversatiena and wide
experience in his travels gives him fund of knowledge that
both instructive and entertaining His lectures the merits
of Buster Brown Blue Ribbon Shoes full of interest to both
old and young
Don't Forget the Date, Thursday, Feb. |
Remember too, that tsBuster Brown and Tge'' will in
terest chdren of larger growth we'll the little tots
and that all invited to be present Attractive little
s will be given to school children by the unique Cluster
Come and bring your friends.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1906-01-20

d regret To learn that hrs. T.
Cope is again confined to her room.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-25
COUNC GIL
WILL MEET
TONIGHT
Several important Matters Will
Engage the Attention Of the
AIdermanic Body.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
CITY council will be held tonight, con
vening at 1880 O'Clock. and as all OF
the aldermen are in the city, with one
exception. it is expected that there
will be a good attendance.
There are several important mat
tiers to be considered at this meeting
of the aldermanic body, and 1T is pos.
sible that the meeting will be quite a
lengthy one. The monthly reports OF
all the officers of the city will be
heard as usual at the last meeting OF
the month.
Chief among the important matters
will be the report of the Board OF
Pond Trustees. Inasmuch as the i'm
uroyement work will soon be com
menced these reports are always look
ed forward to with interest. Amons;
the matters to be dealt with by the
Loard tonight is the contract for the
building of the city hall, the board
having been instructed at the last
meeting of the council to enter into
contract with Chas. H. Turner, and it
ds probable that this contract viii be
ratified.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-25

Statement of District Attorney
Indicates More Than Have
Been Told.
BY Associated Press.

Pittsburg, July 24s--Rroa a state
ment made by Assistant District At
torney John S. Robb today, more sen
sations are indicated in connection
with the Hartje divorce case than
have been disclosed. L is expected
that the great legal battle will take
place when Hartje's attorneys en-
deavor to show how the Nadine love
letter was secured.
Silas Canady, negro, testified
that Blanche ,Ashby, a former ser
want of the Hartje's, who in a depo
sition, said she had never observed
anything improper about Mrs
Hartje's conduct, told him that she
had lied. Canady said that when he
learned that Blanche Ashby would get
a lot of money for lying, he wrote Go
Hartje to see if he could get money
for telling the truth.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-25
Only Two Bodies of Unfortunate
Victims Have So Far Been
Recovered.
RUNNING TOO FAST
High Speed Caused the Train to
Jump the Track at a Curve.
LOCOMOTIVE, MAIL, BAGGAGE
AND SMOKING CARS PLUNGED
DOWN sEvENTY.FWE FOOT EN-
BANteMENT AND WE'RE SUB.
MERGED IN WATERS OF Ola.
MoND uAKE-sToRY OF suRvL
voR!
By Associated Press

Spokane. Wash, July 24.-Nine per
sons are believed to have persisted in
the wreck of Great Northern passen-
ger train near Camden, Washington,
last evening. Two more bodies of
unknown men are under the wreckage
at the bottom of Diamond Lake Only
two bodies have been recovered. The
wreck was probably caused by exces.
sive speed On down grade at curve.
The locomotive, mail, baggage and
cars left the rails On emerg-
ing from tunnel and pNungfng over
a seventyIf1ve foot embankment, were
submerged in the waters Of Diamond
lake. Immediately after the smoker
went down there was a binding flash,
which spread over the part of the cars
not submerged, and fire followed. The
impact was so terrific that the cars
were contorted and twisted. The fact
that the coupling did not break on
the dining, tourist and sleeping cars
was the only thing that averted even
greater loss of life.
Engineer Munson and Fireman Bell
stuck to their posts and lost their
lives. Two divers made half dozen
attempts to find the locomotive, but
they were not successful.
w. S. zimmerman, contractor for
construction work on the Oregon Rail-
road and Navigation Company, broke
a window to escape from the
burning and half submerged smoker
Mr.. zimmerman said:
"We were coming at fearful speed
through that tunnel. and we passen.
gers were all wondering # the engi-
neer had lost his senses, driving at
that rate OF speed with a sharp curve
ahead. I Thank we must surely have
been going forty-five miles an hour"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-25
NOW WORKING
ON EIGHTH
STORY
Good Progress Being Made in the
Erection Of PensacoIa's New
Sky Scrapsr.

Work upon the eighth story Of the
Blount building is now under way, and
If the construction is carried on at its
present rate of speed it will not be
many weeks before the concrete and
steel work of Pensacola's sky scraper
will be finished.
The gradual rise Of the immense
building has been watched with inter
est by Pensacokans as they daily pass
along Ralafox street. The seventh
story of concrete and steel work was
completed a few days ago, and the
men are now engaged in making ready
to construct the eighth and last story
This completes the contract OF the At
fanta firm doing this portion OF the
work, and Chas H. Turner, who has
been awarded the contract to con.
struct the remainder Of the building,
will place his men 1t work and ex.
poets within a few months to have
the immense structure ready for oc'
company.
The building Is the tallest in Flori-
Ga and strangers IN the city make fav.
orable comment upon Pensacola
growth as they see the frame work
of the giant structure.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-25
COMP LAIN ANTS
ARE STILL
IN CITY
Men Who Told Of Treatment at
Lockhart Camps Still Here.
No Developments Yesterday.

There were no developments yes
terday in the peonage cases against
the officers of the Jackson Lumber
Company at Lockhart, Ala. 1t was
expected that some news would reach
here last night on the 10:45 train, OF
in other words. that some Of the &C
cused parties would either be brought
or come to the city, but If they ar
rived they could not be found.
The men who made the charges
against the officers of the company be-
fore the United States commissioner
are still in the city, and as they have
procured employment, 1t is probable
that they will remain for an indef
mite period. Several of them are EN-
ployed on the Louisville & Nashville
wharves, while some have found work
in the saw mills around the city.
The statements of the men coming
from the camps OF the company
created much comment in the city
Yesterday, and those who are acquaint
ed with the superintendent and some
of the other officers can hardly be-
heve that they were guilty of the con
duct with which they are charged, es'
pecially that of beating and half feed
ing the foreigers, and many believe
that when the officers learn that
complaint has been made they VIII
come to the city voluntarily.
Vice corsups Statement.
Vice Consul Rolf. of Germany
stated to Journal reporter yesterday
afternoon that none of the men coming
IN him from Lockhart had complained
of any bad treatment at the hands OF
the bosses of the company. They all
stated that the work and pay was not
what they expected to receive, but
never mentioned anything in connec.
ton with brutal treatment. For some
time past, the vice consul states. Ger.
mans have been coming to him for
assistance or for information. A uum
Der of these he directed to the Louis
vile & Nashville wharves, where they
secured employment, and are still al
work, while others he sent to varions
saw mills around Pensacola. As they
made no complaint about their treat
ment he had nothing to place before
the United States commissioner.
1t is very probable that there will
be some developments In the case
within the next twenty-four hours.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-25
To
NEW PASTOR
AND WIFE
Was Given Last Night at Baptist
Church and Was Largely
Attended.

A reception in honor of Rev. and
Mrs. Thos. M. Galloway was given last
night in the Sunday school room Of the
First Baptist church by the congrega-
ton of that church, and notwithstand-
ing the inclement weather it was very
largely attended.
The reception was for the purpose
Of bringing the new pastor and the
members of his congregation together
and making them better acquainted.
This also applied to other Baptists of
the city who were present in large
numbers. Pasors of number of
other churches lent their presence to
make the occasion the success that 1t
was.
When o'clock arrived a large
crowd was present and those who had
not met either Mr. or Mrs. Galloway
were made acquainted with them The
evening was most pleasantly spent in
social conversation and listening to
some excellent violin and piano music
by number of young ladies.
The ladies of the congregation as
usual, had prepared delicious refresh
ments, which were served during the
course of the evening
Rev. and Mrs. Galloway were given
most hearty welcome to the city.
They had already made many friends
and the gathering last night added
many more to the list.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-25
HEIRS PREPARING TO
CONTEST THE WILL

New York, July 24.-The Herald to-
DAY says preparations for contesting
the will of Russell Sage in the event
Of its provisions not being satisfactory
TO them, already have been made by
relatives of the financier. Nephewe
and grandnephews and others more
remote are said to be considering
steps for legal proceedings.
Mr.. Sage had several brothers and
sisters, none Of whom is living as far
as can be ascertained. but various
klnsmen who bear his name and who
are scattered about the country are
docking to see If their family tree
might not hold apples Of gold.
There was a report current yes.
terday that nephew who had resid-
ed In this city would be among the
first to take action in case he was not
adequately remembered.
Most Of the relatives named were
not on especially good terms with Mr..
Sage. He had on more than one oc-
casion given financial aid to them, but
their ideas of life did not conform to
Ills strict business code.
Mr.. Sage had relatives in Troy
and It's neighborhood for it was from
there he started for New York where
ne made his fortune. Some of the
Troy heirs have retained counsel to
look after their interests and Senator
Brackett, of Saratoga, has been con-
suited.
am counsel for some of the heirs
o. Mr.. Sage, said Mr.. Bracket yester-
eeay i cannot tell whether there will
Ve contest. l do not know but what
,e made his will largely a my clients
AVor' do not even know that he has
made any will at all. In either o;
nese contingencies. of course, there
VIII be no contest"
on The question of treatment of
Salmants there Is likely to a diff
..rehce OF opinion among the execu-
so's MRS. Sage, 1t is thought, would
W N favor OF making some settlement
WIN all who might consider them
seiVes aggrieved. In this move she
no oouot would be checkmated by her
.p,eSecutors. 1t developed yesterday
Sndt .ney had retained as their counsel
MARES SIaries A. Gardiner and Delaney
SSicoA, while the widow II advised by
ers.
g ny tne special instructions of Mrs.
sSsW dbl persons who have even an
Yhnng OF the contents OF the will are
saaihtaining silence. II is her wish
Sa' no announcement with regard to
ae requests shall be made until after
ne funeral In Troy She so thorough
~ eliminates the situation as to give
NO, ,Uor 70 the view that she will be prac-
tS Nh ny, In control of the estate of $780,.
~ cU;vVo' Whatever gifts have been
sn sue 10 charitable purposes it is be.
S %e.eu' We're made upon her recommen.
uaron and advice.
W. onelr nave been persistent reports
M since the death OF Mr.. Sage that
s, nad made extensive provisions for
t s. philanthropic enterprise. Among
m.,uuons which he had helped ma
lssay in his life time is the Tus-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-25
THE GOvERNM EMIT WILL
PUT DOWN REVOLUTION

st. Petersburg, July 24.-Premier
Stolypin has addressed telegram to
the governors general, governors and
projects throughout Russia as follows:
II hereby inform you that the gov.
eminent expects you to exercise vigi.
liant and untiring supervision over
your subordinates SO that order will
be promptly restored. Disturbances
must be suppressed and revolutionary
movements put down by all legal
means. The struggle is against the
enemies Of society and not against
society itself. Consequently whole
sale repression cannot be approved of.
The intentions of the emperor are i'm
mtuable. The old regime will be re-
generated but order must be fully
maintained"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-25
DANF ORD WILL
GET A LIFE
SENTENCE
Aged Murderer Of Young Watkins
Recommended to Mercy
Of Court.

Mariana, July A.-The noted !. J.
Danford murder trial which has been
in progress since last Friday went to
the jury for deliberation last night
about eight o'clock. There has been
something like forty Witnesses in the
case and very able counsel ON each
side-Price and Watson for the de.
Tense and j. w. Kehoe and Ellis Davis
for the state.
It will be remembered that Danford
shot and killed a boy named Calie
Watkins and also wounded his broth
er, Willie Watkins, about the first of
last March, near Campbellton, this
county. The boys were aged 16 and
IA, respectively.
At O'Clock this morning the jury
after a nights dekberation. brought
in a verdict of murder in the first de-
gree and asked the mercy of the
court.
Qanford Is sixty-six years of age and
served as soldier through the civil
war
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-25
MEATS ARE
UNSANlTARY
Startling Disclosures Relative to
Conditions in Atlanta Made
By Inspector.
BY Associated Press.

Atlanta, Ga, July A.-Before the
special committee appointed to inves
tisate the marketing of meats, Inspec
tor Wasser made the startling state
ment: "Out of fourteen slaughter
pens in and around Atlanta only three
are in sanitary condition. / found
one slaughter pen where only filthy
sewer water from a sewer branch was
used to wash meats. The people will
kill calves in the woods which are too
young to market and bring them to
the city at night in bundles and sell
the carcasses to restaurants.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-25
UNSUCCESSFUL
ATTEMPT At
ROBBERY
Thieves Try to Gain Entrance to
Fruit Stand at DeviIIiers and
Garden Streets.

An unsuccessful attempt was made
early yesterday morning by a burglar
to force the door Of the fruit stand at
the corner of Devillier and Garden
streets, which is conducted by Greek
named Tabarras.
The Greek sleeps in the building,
and was awakened by the noise. Upon
looking out he saw a man, presam-
ably a negro. standing in the yard ap-
parently preparing to make another
attack on the door.
The noise made by the Greek as he
opened the door was heard BY the
burglar, who Jumped the fence and ran
down Deyilliery street, followed by sew
eral shots from the Greeks revolver.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-25
BY Associated Press

Salisbury. N. c., July IA writer
confession was made by Alexande,
Massey and w. A. Mitchell, two o.
the five murderers of the Lylerly fami
ly. It declares that Jack Dillon, an
other prisoner and white man
whose name is not given, killed Lyer
ly, his wife and son and daughter be
cause OF dispute between Lyerly and
the wife of a tenant of the Lylerly
farm. Adj efforts to ascertain the
name Of the white man were unavail
ing.