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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-11-08
By H. E BLAKEsLEE. jackson. Miss.

The Holmes County Corn CLUB
held its general roundup OH the s6th
of last month at Lexington and the
affair was a splendid success from
every standpoint. More than eighty
boys who entered the contest In the
spring stuck it out and had their corn
on display at the roundup. The pudg-
ing was done by Professors Perkins
and Fox of the A.. and M. college.
The handsome list Of valuable prizes
awarded by the business and profess
sional men of Holmes county were
distributed among the successful con-
testants. The home culture contests
among the school girls was also the
subject Of much attention and the
display Of work shown would COM
pare favorableiy with that produced
anywhere. The young lady receiving
a gold medal for the best loaf of
bread has the highest honor that can
be bestowed by any community or or
ganization. Give us girls for wives
and mothers that know how themsel-
YES whether it is necessary for them
to cook and sew or not, aud life at
home will be much more pleasant.
The roundup was attended by an
immense crowd who were attracted
by the novel contests and were in
terested in the future welfare Of
Holmes county and her already splen-
did citizenship. A regular county
fair was launched and men selected
who will push it to a successful ter
mination by next fall. 1t has been i
great year for Holmes county and
Superintendent Smith is entitled to
the greatest consideration and esteem
for the hard work he has done dur
ing the year, and the phenomenal re-
suits obtained. If every county IN the
state had one or more such "Smiths >
there would be an entirely different
tale to tell within the next few years.
1t. is the r earnest desire Of the
writer to see more than half tie
counties of Mississippi with such or
CARNATIONS in the public schools next
year. A circular has already been
sent each superintendent elect, and
it is to be hoped that the matter will
be taken up Immediately in the teach
ers meetings and a call made for or
ganization early in the year.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-11-08
Clearing House Certificates.

Following the action Of other cit
les, the Atlanta Clearing House As
sociation decided to authorize the IS
suance Of clearing house certificates,
in order to facilitate the movement of
the cotton crop and to preyent any
eurtailments Of general business as
a result of the monetary stringeney.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-11-08
Federal Control.

President Roosevelt will ask on-
gress for legislation providing for
federal control Of trust companies.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-11-08

The Farmers Union is undergoing
a crucial period at this time. TIE
demand for reasonable price for
cotton, backed also by the Cotton AS
sociation, is being fought bitterly by
interests that would be inereferred
with and every obstacle possible
thrown in their path. A desperate
effort is being made to hammer the
price to eight cents as has been
threatened, and the battle is royai
one. The Union chain of warehouses
is being extended and next year the
organization will be stronger than
ever to wage a campaign for an
equitable price. 1t is encumbent on
every member to stand firm now and
use every legitimate means to hold
UP the hands Of the officials who are
in the forefront of battle. Do not
be discouraged if the price is manip-
ulated to figure that is too low, but
bear i'll mind that long pull viii be
necessary to change a condition that
nearly century has been used IN
perfecting. Don't become discoS--
aged and say that the Farmers
Union and the Cotton Association are
no good, but add your mite in the way
Of dues and good counsel to keep
the organization together and at
work. Results are bound to follow
such a course. fca.3h
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-11-08

William j. Bryan began a tour Of
Kentucky in the interest Of the
democratic party. - =
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-11-08

Up in Tennessee a town school was
short Of black boards and the trus-
tees were slow In taking care of the
demand for this necessary adjunct to
the well regulated school room. The
boys and girls in that school took
the bit between their teeth and de-
cided that they would have black
boards. They got the boards and
each shouldered a cotton sack and
went into the field to pick cotton for
farmer to get the money for black
boards.f They got the boards and
at the same time demonstrated thai
the pupils of that school are made o.
the material from which will be de-
veloped citizenship that means bet
ter times for our country in the fu-
ture. ae
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-11-08

Join the Farmers Union and Cot
ton Association and add your inits
to the splendid work undertaken BIZ
these organizations.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-11-08

State union may De
national THESE are th
parts O
asked Tor all
attending
and basis OF
profit is assured e
the union
market
to
ndh
o the F q5 ras
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-11-08

Mississippi pulled off an embryo
strike few days since when the
weavers of the Wesson mills walked
out for more pay. 1t was soon set
tied, however,and the Icons are click
ing again as if nothing had hap
pened. w Rs & -
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-11-08
FOR GREATER MISSISSIPPI

pevo 81 to Industrial Commercial Agricultural
Deve Wonderful of he
Item of
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-11-08

The very best of reports comes
from our splendid Agricultural and
Mechanical College. President Hardy
says that the enrolment will go be-
yond the thousand mark this year.
More e-cn one thousand boys pre-
pairing themselves for life in an il.-
stltution that gives practical knowl-
edge that will be of incalculable bene-
fit in the future, is bound to bring
good results for our great state.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-11-08
The New Organization
Of FarmerC
BY James Linn Nash

organization so vast
million partners each controlling apsoute
product would be impacticabe or at least very
complicated is both simple and practical and every
divdual the society its government First
composed of individual farmers ABOVE
union comprising three or more local
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-11-08

Mississippi has always been an
agricultural state and always will un-
less something in the way of a revolu-
ton comes about. The future great
ness of the state depends almost
wholly upon the development of her
agricultural resources, and why not
keep it an agricultural state? There
Is room for one at least and why hot
ours? .i..
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-11-08
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Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
ELEPHANT TRIES TO KILL
MAN WHO TOOK PENNY
Big Gunda Thinks Keeper Is Robber
When He Picks Up Cent, and
Nearly Crushes Him
to Death
Rv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 29.-Gunda, an ele-
phant in the Bronx park geological gar
dens which amuses crowds by picking up
cents thrown to him and carefully hord-
ing them, all but killed man he believed
was trying to rob him.
The man is Otto Hoffman. Hoffman has
had fifteen years experience with wild
animals, but had been Gunda's keeper
only for a week, and was evidently igno-
rant of the beasts idiosyncrasies. He
was in the act of picking up cent which
had rolled out of the reach of Gunda' s
trunk when the animal flew into rage,
grabbed him and dragged him into the
cage. By clinging to the elephants s
tusks the keeper managed to keep him
self from being trodden to death. Other
keepers prodded the animal with pitch
forks until Hoffman could get out of the
cage. When he did so he tainted. A doc
tor found the man was badly bruised and
had a crushed rib and a bruised liver.
Gunda recently distinguished himself
by taking a roll of bills from a young
man who had gone to New York on his
wedding trip.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
GOVERNOR GLENN ASKS
MERCY FOR RAILROADS
Urges Prosecutors In North Carolina to
Refrain from Pressing indictments.
Officials Say They Were
Forced to Yield
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
RALEIGH. y. c. July Ex-Governor
Glenn today addressed q letter 10 the
public reviewing the railway rate legis-
lation and asking that. in view of the
agreement between the railroads and the
state. judges and solicitors stop all new
indictments and not prosecute those now
upon the dockets.
ASHEyILLE, y. C, July 29.-Superior
Judge Guine today informed the grand
jury that If the railroads failed TO carry
out the agreement as TO railroad rate
matters which was reached Saturday
night. he would call the jury back for
further Instructions. Attorneys for the
Southern and Atlantic Coast line rail-
roads are here today and it is said will
file interesting documents concerning
their request for a modification of Judge
Pritchard's order pursuant to the peace
agreement.
The documents will allege that the
railroads relinquished what they regard
as their constitutional rates under
duress because of the hostility of GER
tain newspapers, the pernicious activity
of certain politicians and resultant de-
moralization among their men.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
TODAY'S RACE ENTRIES
FORT ERIE

First race, furlongs, selling-Belmence. 1O4;
Path Maria, Theodocia, Autumn King Dulcin-
ca, Nellette, 1O2; Edwin H, Racinette lO7;
Prince Of Orange, Charley Ward, Dr. ]. F.
Altken, Prolific. 100.
Second race, steeplechase, short course-Bat-
tie Creek. Judge Noland, 13O; Croxton, 1874;
Gipsano, Roderick, 1873; DR.. Heard, 1853; Man
zano, 140
Third race, furlongs handicap-Peter Ster-
ling. l0s; Matte H., 80; McIlvain, "a; Tickle,
1O5, Old Honesty, 1O4; Frontenac, 103; Charley
Eastman, 112; Miss Alert, 101.
Fourth race, 1B miles, selling-Reveile, los;
Chanida, Ancestor, Dorasette, 100; Jupiter 1O7;
Geld Spray, So; Junetime, 30; Doubt 81; Moon
yine Willis Green, 81; Winchester, 1O2; Chas.
L. Stone, 90.
Fifth race, furongs. sellng-Pr Principal. 81;
Rclla, SO; Cousin Kate, Anna Smith. 100; Bea-
trice K, ss; j. w. ONein, Henry George, 1O1;
Penrhyn. 102.
Sixth race, 5A furlongs, sellng-orlandot.
1C1 Oroba, 104; Tukbu. Betwitched 9S; Red
Hussar Tom Shaw, 1O7; Katherine F.. Wild
Cherry, 1O3 Kitty Smith Frescat 91 Our
Boy, 81; Supine, 90.
Seventh race. furlongs. seling-La Sor-
ciere, "a; Dutch Pete, SO; Miss Point Oleasa,
81: Usury, 1OG; Frank Collins, 1O1; Spendthrift
Helen, 92; Plantaganet 104.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
ONLY ONE ARREST FOR
VIOLATING NEW GUN LAW
Five Thousand Licenses Have Been
Issued by County Clerk keyes.
Twelve Women Secure
Tags

With nearly five thousand hunters
licenses In the field arrests for violation
of the new gun tax in Los Angeles
county have been few indeed, and but
one case has been recorded where an ar
rest and conviction was possible. This
single instance of an attempt to evade
the tax was on the part of foreigner,
Jap, and the resulting fine was heavy
enough to scare others of his class out
of the idea.
Y. Tasimat was the name given to
the arresting wardens when they found
the subject of the mikado going through
the wash at Ell Monte with a bunch of
doves in his possession and no license
tag to show that he had the right to
hunt. The nearest justice was called into
the case. and when he plastered on a
fine of S25 the would-be evader of the
law concluded that he had enough.
Included in the five thousand tags or
receipts issued by County Clerk Keyes
are twelve tags called for by women
and seven for citizens of states other than
California. Two foreigners came through
with the S25 necessary before they could
secure a license and it is expected that
the recent arrest will bring many others
to the court house with the mazuma to
secure tag or a receipt.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
SPORTING COMMENT
AND GOSSIP

Bill Tufts Is getting to be quite a fisherman
and If business keeps up in front of the cottage
South Santa Monica the genial heavyweight
who peddles the bull at the Tufts-Lyons store
will stay down TO the beach and compete with
the Dago fishermen
All this is because BILL together with 4
couple of his star boarders, had a little i'm
promptu casting and angling tournament on
the strand near the Bristol pier Sunday. and
Bill out. He made all kinds OF fancy
casts out into the surf and when he hauled
in a couple of succulent four-pounders in three
tryss the big fellow decided that he had missed
his vocation.
So now. gentle epicure, if you see a large
man with extended front porch coming
along the street blowing a horn be sure tc
make purchase for Bill will tell you how
easy 1t is to catch the best that the sea af-
fords. But down to the real issue-who will
tell the fancy hunting stories when you want
der around to Tufts-Lyons seeking the latest
tales Of the nimrods?
Charlie or rather "Mile-a Minute" Murphy
the first man who ever negotiated the mile or
bicycle in less than sixty seconds, was
nearly killed the other day in a collision with
a motorcycle at Paterson, n. j. Murphy wat
mounted on one Of the noisy two-wheeleri
himself and as both he and the other fellow
were hitting them up there was something
stirring when they came together When thu
dust had cleared away the mile-a-minute mar
found an arm and two ribs busted and ready
for the doctor.
The sports in this town are up against ncv
one. Last night they read that Charlie ClarI
bad engaged twenty stalls at Agriculture
park in which to stable his Thoroughbred
tIotters and PAGERS" AS a rule thoroughbred
are found in the ranks of the runners. bu
the Clark breed must be something fancy, d
they are neither standard bred nor full blooded
Again that old story about jeff fighting TO
q $4,000 Nevada purse is with us. and i
comes without even new face. Any tim
OF them all will talk business, but until yo
chow him the coin he will not even lool
around. He's too busy these days adding u
the cash registers at his refreshment emporium
tc notice little things like AO,00O-when /
CT mes in conversation money.
Maybe some race horses aren't real. TIL
other day Rattler, a skdoo aged youngster
ran second to Reno Rebel at Butte, and wa
Eeaten a snoot over the quarter mile course Il
% and a fraction seconds. The way som
ocncede a thousand pounds to Reno Rebel. a
the Rancocas youngster is in his two
yeare-old season, and the Rather, with hi
twenty-three years should be ready for Do
| Osler and the ohloroform bottle.
| What's the matter with Red Perkins? Seein
ali the bush league promoters in San JOSE
Stockton and a few more state league town
| grabbing players from the Pacific Coast leagu
| ought TO make Red hustle bit to keep hi
| rame in print, but he doesn't make a move
| Chance and oth.-s pretty soon he will have
| take a back seat for Mcreing. Mayer and tn
! - st Of the bunch in the middle section Of III
|
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
FAY MAGILL SAYS HER
HUSBAND IS INNOCENT
Scores Call at Jail in Illinois to See
Prlsoners-Grand Jury Will Hear
Testimony of Scores of
Witnesses
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CLINTON, ILL.,, July 29.-Although
scores of persons have called at the
county Jail to see Fred Magill and his
wife since they were brought back from
California yesterday morning, none OF
Magilrs family has been to see him.
The special grand jury which is to in
vestigate the sudden death of Magill S
first wife, Mrs. Pet Magill, convened this
forenoon. The state has subpoenaed
seventy-four witnesses for examination.
Mrs. Fay Graham Magill asserts she
and Magill are innocent of the cause of
the death of Mrs. Pet Magill.
'I did wrong in marrying Fred so
soon," she said, but that is all. If it
were to be done over again we would do
the same
I'VE have but one story" said Magil.
My first wife killed herself and that is
all there is to it. AS soon as 1 discov-
cred the suicide of my wife I made the
fact known. I asked Fay to call at the
house. Fay and 1 were no more than
friends until after the death of my first
wife"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
CITY TO BUILD
pesos BRIDGE
CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS
ARE AUTHORIZED
Municipality VIII Pay About $4,000
on Structure and Trolley comPa-
nies the Remainder for Inn
provement Of viaduet

BY instructing the city attorney to
bring condemnation proceedings agains'
certain lands needed for the De Lo
Pesos death Dip bridge, the city mas
taken another step to build the new
bridge over the arroyo. The LANDS whlcr
are wanted are on the west side of the
ravine. The city will spend about S4O,Oo'
for it's share of the cost
More land than necessary Will Dc
bought for approaches, as it is an irregu-
lar strip. Later the city will sell what
1t does not need, thus cutting off about
$1,000 of the expense.
The board of public works made
lengthy report on the subject yesterday
The report says in part:
with reference to the construction
of the bridge the engineer of the city
has prepared plans and specifications
for such bridge, the same to be used
for the railway and to be built by the
city and the railway company.
The proportion of cost as estimated
by the engineer is about from 62 to
63 per cent by the city and from 81 to
3S per cent by the railway company.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
GOVERNOR FOLK GUSTS
POLICE COMMISSIONER
Frank F. Rozzelle of Kansas City Dis
charged from Board by Order
of States Chief Exec.
utive
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July 29-Frank
F. Rozzelle police commissioner, was
summarily removed this afternoon by
order of Governor Folk The governor
first requested the commissioner res
ignation because of their disagreement
over reappointment of John Hays as
police chief, who is opposed by the gov
ernor, but later he ousted the commits
sioner from office.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, July 29.-
Governor Folk in the course of a state
ment in reference to the removal of
Commissioner Rozzelle said:
THE investigation of the Kansas City
police department has shown an alliance
between the. police department and no.
torious thieves, whereby those thieves
are protected under the stool pigeon
theory that they can be used to catch
other thieves. The idea that the police
department. should be in partnership
with crooks and thieves is abhorrent to
every sense of right
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
WAR HERO is DYING,
VIRTUALLY A PRISONER
General Joseph Pickett, Who Was
Placed Under Arrest by Superior
at Cold Harbor, Is Technically
Still In Custody
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
WORCESTER, Mass, July 29.-General
Joseph Pickett, IS years of age and a
veteran of the civil war, is said to be
dying here, technically a military pris-
oner. He has been under arrest, it is
said, ever since the battle of Cold Har-
Dor. and has declared that he will die
a prisoner. Pickett was colonel of the
Twenty-fifth Massachusetts during the
fighting at Cold Harbor. and in a fit
of anger, in the heat of the fight, replied
roughly to General Stannard, his supe-
rior. The latter placed him under arrest
and took his sword Later Pickett was
commended by Stannard for gallantry
In the Cold Harbor battle while heading
a charge, but the record of the arrest
was never changed and General Pickett
has been officially under arrest over forty
years.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
PASADENA POLICE MAKE
A RECORD FOR FINES
Extraordinary Income for Month from
This Source May Enable Pur-
chase of Motorcycles for
Department
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, July 29.-Chief of Po-
lice Favour and his staff are making a
record of arrests and fines for the
month of July that promises to sur
pass that of any previous month In the
history of the city. The monthly re-
port is now being made out, and with
three more days to be recorded collec-
tions will reach total far in excess of
the high water mark reported in June
Fines imposed and collected through
the work of the motorcycle men alon e
will foot up for the present month more
than $500. With this record before
them when it is completed the council
will feel amply justified in the move
for the purchase of two motorcycles by
the city. Last month the total amount
of fines collected was $574.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
SEATTLE

First race. 514 furlongs, selllng-Col. War
wick, Orella, 110; Lucky Lad, Canopus, Bisan-
no. Calmar, Cadet H., Arcourt, Gold Ledge,
lOT; Mechlin. Florena, Schoobell 1O5.
Second race, mile SO yards-Capable, Nc
Grathiana Prince, Invictue. Croix dor. Royal
ty, 100; Leash, Bessie Vasey, Lovey Mary,
Fhiz, 1O7; Foncasta, 1O4; Crigli. 1O2.
Third race, mile. selling-Jack Little, Pay
Me- Dueist 100: Bonnet Lady Kent. Bessie
welGy, Rustic Lady. Caroburn, 1O7; Dora 1
Suavita, 1922
Fourth race, mile, selling-Red Reynard. Ill;
I'm Joe, Water Thrush, l07; Pickaway, Titus
H., Salable, 1O6; Told You, Revolt. 1O4; Ny
Choice Spring Ban, Silver Sue 1O2; Josie S.,
81
Sixth race. furlongs-Bucolic, 1O9 Meada
Betsy. Tarp. Lacene Monte Lucille, 107; Nap
May Pink. May L. N, 9s.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
ROCKEFELLER TELLS
HOW TO BE HAPPY
Oil Magnate Says: "Get Away from
the Butterfly Pursuits of Life
and Do Good to
Others"

CLEVELAND, o., July 2s.-John D
Rockefeller told members OF the SUNDAY
school of the Euclid Avenue Baptist
church yesterday that the great secret oi
success is "to get away from the putter-
fiv nursuits of life and devote yourself to
doing good to those around you"
1t was his first address to the Sunday
school in nearly a year, although he at
tended church on the last three Sundays
How long do you think it is since
ioined Sunday school?'' Rockefeller asked
a little boy in the back seat
"Fifty-three years. responded the lad,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
BRIGHTON RESULTS

By Associate1 Press.
NEW YORK, July 29.-Brlghton Beach re-
suits:
First race. l lie miles-Druid won, Azora
second. Tipping third time 142
second race, furongs-Live Wire won,
Earl's Court second, Jubilee third; time
1;13 2-5
Third race, furlongs- Trouble Maker won,
Robin Hood second, Big Ben third time
1:13 2-5.
Fourth race. the Glen Cove handicap, 6 fur
longs-Sewell won, Botanist second, Bat Mater
son third; time l:13 1-b.
Fifth race, IA miles-Carthage won, Ceder-
strom second. Sonoma Belle, third; time
2:06 3-5
Sixth race furlongs-Kng Cobalt won,
Corn Cob second, Hans third; time 1:0S
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
AFTER LONG LITIGATION, BIG
MINING SUIT is DECIDED
BY Associated Press.

BY AssooIated PresS.
DOUGLAS, Ariz., July 29.-The famous
litigation over the property of the FL
tigre Mining company was settled today
at Mexico City. when the supreme court
decided in favor of the Eltlgre Mining
company as against B. F. Graham and
the Ensenada Mining company. The liti-
cation began in July. 1905. when the Gra-
ham interests secured the property by
force and has since run through all the
courts of Sonora several times and been
before the supreme court of Mexico five
times. The property Is valued at $4,000, 900
and the majority of the stockholders live
in Kansas City, Mo.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
CHANCE WINS GAME

CHICAGO July 29.-Today's game was
Titcher's battle and went nine innings with
cut a score. only one hit being made of
Brown and three off Mcintyre in that time. In
the tenth Lumey hit over the right field fence
for a home run.
In Chicago's half Alperman fumbled King S
drive. Howard was sent to bat for Brown and
singled, Hoffman sacrificed, Sheckard struck
OUT. Schultz was purposely passed and Chance
Won the game with hit past second, scoring
Killing and Howard. Score:
Chicago 2, hits 8, errors o.
Brooklyn l. hits q errors I.