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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30
Uncle Joe Quits Smoking.

Plattsburg, N. Y.-Speaker Cannon
who has been rusticating here, is try
ing to, and has almost succeeded IN
giving up smoking. He told friends
here that although he has been aces
toned for fifty years to smoke from
twelve to fifteen cigars a day, hs
now smokes three or four.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30
MAKE BLOODY MISTAKE.

Raleigh, N. C.-Two separate par
ties of United States revenue Off
GERS met close to a blockade still near
Chail Hill, and mistaking each other
for moonshiners, engaged in pitch
ed battle.
Before the officers learned Of the
mistake, four men had been shot
down.
It is said that the moonshiners were
concealed in the bushes near where
the officers fought.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30
Postoffice Robbed.

The postoffice at Make was robbed
an unidentified person removing all
the glass in lower window sash and
entering the building through a reat
room. The postmaster has telegraph
ed for hounds in the hope of trailing
the robbers.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30
Handsome New Hotel.

The Helgason brothers, large realty
owners have bought the Jones site,
corner of South and Washington
streets, the business heart of Vnks-
burg, at cost of $4,000, and will
in the near future, erect a modern
and up to date European hotel, with
stores under it, or a number Of fine
stores.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30
Drowned While Wading

At picnic near Fannin, on Pearl
river, Ed Ferguson, aged seventeen,
on Of E. L. Ferguson, while wading
in shallow water, stepped in a deep
hole and was drowned before assist
ance could be rendered him by the
spectators. The body was recovered
In about two hours
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30


eminent studying them considering discussing and forming opn
ions
We sometimes hear complaints that elections interfere with
portan for business because is this that laying the
solid
business
Doubtless there have been abuses raising and applying campaign funds
public
point Of view than this which in the last presidential election according
his
in
from he
That responsibility exactly capaco
to
to
the something
pudces
out orfeitng something Of his title to selfrespect
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30
Training School Property.

The Board of Trustees of the Meth
odist Seashore Training School agreed
upon the purchase of the Dahlgren
property near Beauvoir. The land
fronts SAG feet on the Mississippi
Sound, and extends hack one bali
mile.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30
Virgins Bank Looted.

The Peoples Bank, Of Virgins,
was looted by unknown per.
sons, and twelve hundred dollars in
silver carried off. The outer door Of
the vault was worked by combination.
The inner door was broken open.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30
SIS FOR EACH CHILD
Texas State School Fund Makes
High Record.

Austin, Textile state board of
education has apportioned the school
fund of the state for the next school
year, fixing it at Sc for each child
within the scholastic age in the state.
This is the highest per capita ever
reached in Texas for state school
fund, and it will mean logger and bet
ter schools.
The state school tax this year Is
20 cents on the hundred dollar vaiua-
ton, and it is estimated that the
revenue from all sCdrces for the
schools, through the state treasury,
will be $5,362,000.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30
Confidential Clerk Missing.

Philadelphia.-Herman G. Standon
confidential clerk for Edwin Harring
ton Sons & Company, makers Of ma
chine tools in this city, is a fugitive
from justice charged with forgery
and embezzlement of $4,000. He
disappeared about two weeks ago.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30
BY n. = BLAKEsLEE, Jackion. III

The Hopson Bayou Drainage Dis
trict of Coahoma county has been or
ganized and legal notice of same pub
!lished. The good people of that coun
ty are wide awake to the necessities
and advantages Of drainage and ard
naming campaign that promises
great things for the future. The let
ter on Delta drainage in this depart
ment two weeks since no doubt ap-
plies to the Delta as it is at present,
but the writer on a visit five years
from now will find changes that will
make him more optimistic. The men
who own that immensely fertile SEQ
ton of the state do not proposes 10
sit down and await for developments
but are going after them in a manner
that assures the realization of the
dream spoken of in this former CONF
munication. The writer believes that
In ten years the Delta will produce
more than a million bales of cotton
and also corn, meat and the other ne
cessaries. The spirit of diversified
ton that is spreading there is bound
to bring about these demanded
changes.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30
Dead Of Injuries Received.

M. A. Cherry, conductor of Mobile
and Ohio passenger train No. 2, which
was wrecked at Tamola, twenty-foui
miles north Of Meridian, died of the
injuries he sustained.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30
NEW ASYLUM SUPERINTENDENT.

Dr.. Jones Succeeds Late DR.. Powell at
Georgia State Sanitarium.
Dr. M. M. Jones, who has been con-
hected with the institution for a num-
Der of years as second assistant ply
sician, was elected by the trustees on
Thursday as superintendent of Ge0r-
gia state sanitarium at Milledgeville
to succeed the late DR.. T. o. Powell
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

Reports from $4,000 correspondents
in all parts of the country to the Chi
eago National Bank declared chat the
country was in a prosperous and
sound condition.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30
Hello Girls Strike.

Ottawa, Ont.-The employees of the
telephone office at Fort William have
struck because an American girl, Miss
Ora Hudson, of Decatur, Ill, has been
appointed as chief operator.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30
UNIFORM TAX LAWS.
oAic's Governor Extends Invitations
for Conference.

for a Conference.
Columbus, O.-Governor Harris ex-
tended an invitation to the Chief
Executive of each state in the Union
TO appoint three delegates to attend
in this city Nov. Is, under the aus
pieces Of the National Tex Asocia-
ton. The success Of the conference
10 already assured. Leading students
Of the problem Of taxation have ex-
pressed their intention Of being pres
emit and participating in the pro-
gram.
The tax laws of the states are wide
ly at variance and the conference il
to direct attention to this lack OF uni
formity and suggest ways and means
to remedy the apparent evils.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

The city council of Biloxi awarded
a contract to the Gulfport and Mis-
sissippi Traction Company for the
lighting Of the city Of Biloxi for ten
years with electricity.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30
TEXAS AFTER ANOTHER TRUST.
Wants s1,100O,O0 Prom Inter-Nation-
al Harvester Co.

Dallas, Tex.-One Of the most inn
portant antitrust suits started in Tex
as was filed at Austin. The suit was
fled by the attorney generals de-
partment in behalf Of the state
against the International Harvester
Company Of America, which was or
ganized under the laws Of Wisconsin.
The petition alleges that the de-
PENDANT concern has violated the antis
trust laws Of Texas and demands pen
alties in the suit Of $1,1000,000.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30
Manship Made a Fine Race.

Jackosn.-The official vote viii
show that Mr.. Manship led the ticket,
and his total majority will not be
less than 10000.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

1t was discovered that the petition
for a prohibition elections at Pensa-
cola, Fla, did not bear the necessary
number of signatures.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

In free fight at Barbourville, KY,
one man was killed, two fatally wound
ed and three men and one woman
seriously wounded.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

Cholera broke out at Shanhai, and
it was reported that several other
Chinese and Japanese coast towns
were affected.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30
Fire On Negroes.

Mrs. John P. Burkett fired on o
negro who was entering the rear door
of her residence at Hattiesburg, but
missed him. He made his escape.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

Columbus is having trouble with the
telephone situation, kicking vigorous
ly at the increase in rates recently
ordered. This matter of efficient tele-
phone service at reasonville rates, Is
one Of the biggest questions Missis-
ippi has to handle just at this time
The telephone is no longer d luxury,
but a necessity. The home without
one is fast becoming an exception in
stead of rule. The extension Of the
service to the rural communities is
causing more trouble than all else.
For several months the writer has
been endeavorihg to get hold Of the
"Farmers Contract" mentioned at
times, but has so far signally failed.
Hon. R. L. Bradley, railroad commits
sioner, also took it upon himself to
get hold of this mythical document,
but has also failed. There is just
cause for the next legislature taking
some action looking to the regulation
Of this important matter. The eoun
try people need telephones even more
than those in town, and they are de-
serving Of law that will supply this
need and at a rate equitable to all,
but at 8 rate they can pay.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

A rate war involving cabin passen-
gers broke out between the Cunard
and German lines in the North Allan
tic service.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30
THROWING AWAY MONEY.

Uncle Sans Pays Out Much Cash in
the Pacification of Cuba.
1t cost the United Sta.es govern
ment s2,554,97O in addition 10 the reg
ular ordinary expense TO keep the
United States army of Cuban pacia-
cation in that island during the fiscal
year of 1907. This fact is shown in
he annual report of QuarSermaster
General Aleshire
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

It was reported that considerable
dissension arose at the meeting of the
directors of the Standard Oil Compa-
nv
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

In addition to ordinary expenses
the army of Cuban pacifcation is
costing the government $2,5OO,O0O an
nually.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

Dr. Hamilton, well known alienist,
visited Mrs. Eeddy and declared she
was able to handle her business af.
fairs.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

One passenger was killed and IL
severely wounded in an accident on
the Birmingham, Ala, Mineral rail-
road.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

It was announced that Attorney
General Bonaparte would make adj
dresses at New London, Conn, and
Chicago in the next month.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

Mayor Studley Of New Haven,
Conn, has suggested artillery dis
charges to break the continued
drought.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

officers Of naval bureaus went to
the Pacific coast to report on the ia
cities for caring for the feet.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

Secretary Root is said to be recov.
ering his health under the care of
the "Solid Muldoon."
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

Four Mexicans, wanted in Mex
leo for starting revolutionary move
ment, were arrested in Los Angeles.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

Those who use sulphur in food
stuffs are preparing to fight the reg
ulations against its use.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

The first strike benefit was distri-
buted among telegraph operators in
New York.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

The republican state league of Geo
gio Endorsed Foraker for president.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

Richard Mansfield is trying Chris
tian Science treatment to recover his
health.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

John F. Gaynor, the convicted con-
tractor, is SO i'll that he must be re-
leased.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

Ex-Governor Taylor of Kentucky
offers to returEoto stand trial for
murder if given certain guarantees.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

The big feet of American ships
will sail for the Pacific some time
lin December.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

Five persons died Of suffocation In
tenement house fire at Summers
vile, Mass.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

Boosters are Away in demand while
knockers occupy no place in the es-
teen and goodwill of the people. Mis-
sissippi needs - even million boosters
for a short time. Won't you accept
a commission of this kindf
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

The Southern Pacific Railroad won
a victory against the Texas State Rail
road Commission in the State courts.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

There have been record withdraw
ais from savings banks in New York
since July !.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

The Chicago and Alton railroad N
likely to change hands again.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

The treasury viii deposit money in
city banks for the crop movement
period.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

The first steamship for the New
Orleans line has reached Baltimore.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

Forget the election and let's gel
down to work for "Greater Mis-
sissippi" with a vengeance. There's
something to it.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

Fire at Cincinnati destroyed prop
erty valued at $4,000.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

Two attempts were made to wreck
a passenger train in Colorado with
dynamite
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30
BIG FINE FOR RELATING.

Minneapolis, Minn.-A fine Of $780,
600 was imposed on the Chicago, ST
Paul, Minneapolis g. Omaha Railway
Company and its former Freight
Agent Hiram Fl. Pearce, was ordered
to pay a fine of $4,000 by Judge
Page Morris, in the United States dis
trict court here. The Omaha road
co-jointly with the former freight
agent was convicted of granting re-
bates Spencer Grain Company.
President Samuel Gompers of the
Federation of Labor reported to the
Executive Council of the federation
that he, John Mitchell of Indianapo-
lis and ID. j. Keefe of Detroit had
been intrusted by united labor with
an attempt to bring about ian honor
able adjustment Of the telegraphers
strike at an opportune time. =
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

Mrs. Schley. wife of the rear adj
miral. is Ill at Lake George, N. ].
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

The people Of Amite county are be-
ginning to give attention to other mat
tiers besides raising cotton. The Rec
ord at Gloster speaks of the fact that
d humber of energetic men are haul
ing wood to town and selling it that
comes from land being cleared, there
by making it a source Of profit in
stead of waste. Also Of the fact that
melons are bringing a good price and
with a steady demand. One man will
plant pretty largely Of broom corn
next year, encouraged by the extreme
ly high price Of the article. 1t might
be suggested that the corn be manu-
featured into the brooms right here at
home, thereby keeping the whole
amount Of money here. Peanuts and
other crops will be given attention,
and the prediction is made right here.
that continuation of this policy will
in a few years make the territory
around Gloster the most prosperous
in the state.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30
RAIsuLI HOLDS HIS OWN.

Bandit Likewise Holds His Captive In
a Contest at Arms.
Informe ton has reached the state
department at Washington by cable
to the effect that the bandit Raisuli
aas completely defeated tie large
force sent against him by the Sultan
If Morocco in an effort to secure the
release of Caid Sir Henry MacLean.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

Senator Dick, of Ohio, favors in
creasing the pay Of United States
soldiers.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30
BREWER COMEDIES
NOEL'S ELECTION
AND PLEDGES HIS Co-oPERA-
TION.
has NO CRITICISM TO MAKE
Believes Affairs of the State VIII Be
Perfectly Safe and Honestly Ad-
ministered by Mr.. Noel.-Bears No
Ill Will.
THE VOTE FOR GOVERNOR BY
COUNTIES.

The following are the New Orleans
Picayuns's returns from the Missis-
sippi election:
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

A large plant is being erected at
Laurel to manufacture out Of the
waste material from mills and cut
over lands products of value. The
concern has ample capital, Is In the
hands Of competent men, and should
be Of value to the people Of thas Sec
ton. Mississippi has wasted untold
millions Of dollars during the past
few years in material not utilized
and the plant at Laurel is an innova-
ton that deserves success.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

An able paper of the state advo-
Gates the passage of law requiring
the corporation that own immense
tracts Of land in Mississippi to de-
velop it or place upon the market
at reasonable price so that those de-
string homas can buy it and do the
developing themselves. While such a
law may seem drastic and unwise just
at this time, it is likely that the fu-
ture may demand something of the
kind Foreign corporations have
bought millions Of Sdollars worth Of
our fine timber lands and are holding
for the increase in price that is COM
ing steadily. The greater portion of
1t was purchased for practically moth
ing, and up until the past year or two
taxes were paid at rate of assess
inent even less than the purchase price
Such a law as suggested might be
classed as anti-corporation legislation;
but it would apply to individuals as
well as companies. The people OF
Mississippi are frequently placed in
q false light as harboring a strong
sentiment against corporations. This
is not true in any sense of the word.
All that our people ask is, that cor
porations be accorded the same treat
nent as the man with forty acres and
a mule Mississippians ask for no
more than they are willing to accord
to others, but do vehemently insist
that all be tA,ated in similar man
nsr and that concessions and exemp-
tons to monied concerns be stopped.
The Herald at Water Valley takes
up the proposition for a county fair
Cor Yallabusha makes strong ap-
peal for the organization Of such an
enterprise. In years gone by there
was a good fair at Water Valley, but
in the great period of depression it
went the way of several others. The
people Of that section are in a position
TO make splendid display Of agri-
cultural and stock-raising, and it is
sincerely hoped that the Herald s
agitation will be productive of d re-
vival of the fair for that section.
The flood of advertisements offer
ing sure shot and get-rich-quiek
schemes continues and suckers bite
with alarming regularity despite the
repeated warnings Of the press.
There is no occasion for a man t.,
send cent of money away from Mis-
sissippi for investment, the opportuni-
ties here being equal to or superior
to those from any part of the world
Put your money into the development
Of Mississippi's splendid resources
and the reward you will reap will be
q double one.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

rule political wisdom in the in life
in study and the tendency highly neglect
political duties unfortunately general The greatest most
useful educational
four in the United States, when during presidential
election, engaged
haarl
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30


Mississippi has large number OF
commendable innovations to her cred
it; as many or more than any state
in the Union. One Of these was the
adjustment Of Imprisonment for debt
a nefarious law that prevailed in all
the states Of the Union. Away back
in 1924, January 23rd, this statute
was repealed and the lead was follow
ed by other states. While there may
be a moderate number OF "Shylocks"
still at large, the misfortunes of a
man cannot cause his incarceration
in Jail. The past history of our state
is one to be proud Of, and it should
be the ambition Of every citizen TO
see that the future is in keeping with
the past.
The United States Department Of
Agriculture at Washington has re4
Gently issued bulletin on the "Erad4
ication Of johnson Grass" that should
be of especial value to the farmers OF
sections where this grass has gained
hold. Copies of this bulletin will be-
furnished upon application Farrd
Management, United States Depart!
ment Of Agriculture. Thousands OK
dollars has been spent in deyising \
plan to &c, rid of this grass and i:
would be well for those interested to
write for a copy and get the benefit
of this extensive investigation.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

One Of the state papers figures il
out thusly: mississippi will elect
when she gets through with her pri-
maries, one United States Senator,
twenty state officers, 178 members Of
the legislature, thirteen district attor-
neys, 1000 county officers and almost
1000 beat officers" AS there were
only 100000 votes polled, this would
be about $50 to each man elected.
Then, considering that two were de-
feated for every one elected, the di-
vision would come down to less than
one hundred voters to each candidate.
Great is Mississippi and the Office
seeking proclivities of her loyal and
true citizens who are willing to serve.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-08-30

The Cyclone Fair Association gave
colt show In Claiborne county on
the 18th that was voted splendid
success. Good stock from the sur
rounding country was on exhibition
and large number Of interested peo-
pie were in attendance The fair spir-
it is growing fast in Mississippi and
next year it is expected that dozen
new events viii be announced.
The man who looks for something
to do in Mississippi is very likely
to find it If he is in real earnest.
Diversification means hog and hon.
my with especially emphasis on both
items. Our farmers are beginning to
diversity along all lines.
If you know something that will
benefit your fellow man, let's hear
from you.
A large number of newspaper men
will be in the makeup of the next leg
stature; possibly larger per cent.
of the total than ever before. Two Of
them are slated to enter the contest
for speaker, Hon. Walker Wood of
Tate and Hon. Hilrie 0uin Of Kinds.
They are hard working lot that usn-
ally do something for the other fell
low and very little for themselves and
it IS gratifying to note that in some
places this work is being appreciated
by the people in a substantial manner,
The Information Bureau conducted
by former Commissioner Powderly,
of the immigration Office, Department
Of Commerce, is getting up bulletin
of information for immigrants touch
ing the resources and the labor condi-
tons of various sections of the Unit
ed States. An inquiry will be made
as an important preliminary to this
work as to yle best method Of trans
latlng, printing and distributing the
information in the principal cities
along the Atloptic coast.