Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-01-04
Some uneasiness has been cause

Some uneasiness has been caused
cotton planters about the proposition
of English spinners to purchase large
tracts of land in the South for the
purpose of raising cotton for their
mills. The writer believes that our
people should have no fears from such
an attempt. It is hardly probable
that any great success will attend such
an effort, and even if it does succeed
1t will be under the supervision Of an
experienced cotton grower and work
with the regular cotton labor. 1t is
much more likely that these gentlemen
will be brought to the belief that it
viii be better to remove their mills to
the South which is the logical place
for the manufacture Of cotton. They
are experienced in handling the mills
and would be more successful in run
ming them than our home people who
have not had the training necessary
to make it successful in the face of
such keen competition. We welcome
the English capitalist in either capac-
ity of grower or manufacturer.
The establishment of an agTicul-
tural school in every congressional dis
trict of the state would be an excel
lent move. Labor conditions demand
change in the method of handling
our farms and to insure intelligent
farming We must have schools where
it is taught handy to all. By such a
method the drudgery and unpleasant
features of farm life can be elininat-
ed and the farm made more inviting.
Then our young men will not be so
eager to leave the farm for the pro-
fessions and homes in the cities and
towns. This is subject worthy of
thought by all our people aad is one
that will be thought about great
deal in the future.
The improvement in stock is good
omen for the future of Mississippi
Recently a number of gentlemen at
Crystal Springs pooled and paid $3,-
600 FOR an imported Oldenburg Ger
mar cd stallion and will use him
in the betterment of the stock in that
section. This is long step forward
and a most commendable one. Our
great state is bound to show progress
in the development of stock and stock
raising. Local conditions are as IA
vorable as anywhere in the United
States and it should be made the Blue
Grass region of the South.
Incaleulable damage has been done
our state by the wild reports that are
greatly exaggerated nd almost. with
out foundation concerning the trouble
in Kemper county between the whites
and blacks. One Of the metropoli-
tan papers even went so far as tC
print an account of a riot in thai
vicinity which occurred ten or twelve
years ago under present date line
Such as this does the South more
harm in a day than all Of our good
people can correct in years. Strange
that our own papers will allow such
to appear in their columns.
Centreville has sold bonds for the
erection of an up-to-date public school
building and it will be in readiness foi
the opening next fall. Considerable
money viii also be expended in i'm.
proving the streets and side walks.
Centreville is progressing along all
lines and is one OF the liveliest little
cities in the state.
Cotton remains a fair price despite
the manipulation Of spectators that
endeavored to hammer the price on
the report made by the government
census bureau. The world needs more
than twelve and half million bales
and not a pound should be sold foI
less than ten cents.
Returning military officials and
others comment unfavorably on the
broadcast regarding the situation at
Scooba. The condition there are re-
ported quite and apprehension Of
further trouble is passed The rail
road officials say there were no fresh
outbreak today.
Yazoo City is spending $4,000 IN
the construction Of O city hall, an ad-
ministration building for the city Off
eials. This will be quite an adolf
ton to the number of handsome struc-
lures in the new Yazo that has sprung
up since the great fire Of two years
since.
The Postal Commission will submit
a report to Congress recommending
the reorganization of the postoffice
department.
Strest disorders were fomented in
Brigade, Servia, by enemies Of thu
present dynasty.
Fancy poultry raising is growing
industry in our state. Those engaged
in the business are finding it profitable
and others are encouraged to go and
do likewise. The show annually held
at Aberdeen has proven a great stim-