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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10
Foreign Mission.

Call has been issued for the annual
meeting of TIE Woman s Foreign Mis-
sion Society of the North Mississippi
conference, Methodist Church, at
luka, from June s toll, inclusive.
The opening sermon will be preachea
by Rev. Isaac D. Borders, of Holly
Springs. Mrs. C. H. Gibbs of Gre
nada, IS president of the society.
Dates have been named for the
following district conference sessions
in the Mississippi conference:
jackson District at Collins, May
Z. to 10.
Seashore district at Biloxi, May
13 to H..
Meridian district at Chunkey, June
26 to SO.
The following district meetings
have been called for the North Missis-
sippi conference:
purant district at Ackerman, May
81 to %.
Aberdeen district at Channon, May
-23 to 26. @
Greenville district at Shelby, May
2S to 80. A zes s
Sardis district at Sardis, June
25 to %. -.
Corinth district at Iuka, May p
to %.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10
Seven Suits.

The Illinois Central Railroad Com
pany is to be called upon to show
cause why it should not be mulct
IN the sum of $1,000 in each of
seven damage suits just fled in the
Circuit9 Court by as many plaintiffs.
The plaintiffs are all negroes who aver
that some few weeks ago they were
In waiting at the station at Tougaloo,
just north of this city, to take train
south. Tougaloo is a flag stop, and
they tagged the train, No. s, which
is supposed to stop ON flag, as il
approached, and alleged that the en-
gIneer saw and answered the signal,
but failed to stop, and, accordingly,
they were left at the station. Peti-
tioners believe that they are entitled
to damages, actual and punitive, and
pray that judgment be entered against
the defendant company IN the
amounts asked. -
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10

In support of the writer's sugges-
tion as to the use Of broader tires for
the improvement of our roads, the
Centreville Jeffersonian comments on
the fact that there is complaint about
the saw mills of that section damag-
ing the roads with their heavy wa
gons. The Jeffersonian goes on to
show that the broad tires used on the
log wagons tend to improve the road
except in extremely bad weather,
when it is impossible to draw load
with any kind of a tire. Broad tires
will not make perfect roads, but it is
recognized as a fact where expert
ments have been made, that they tend
to improve the road and that a load
is drawn with more ease over dirt
roads where nothing but broad tires
are used. The United States Govern
ment has thoroughly tested this mat
ter and in the District Of Columbia
tires of standard width are required
by law. 1t is matter worthy of in
vestigation by the people Of Missis-
sippi.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10
Railroad Question.

Washington.-A discussion Of the
railroad question is 10 be. an import
ant feature of the presidents speech
at the unveiling of the Lawton mon
ument in Indianapolis on May 30.
The particular features Of the rail-
road situation which he is to speak
are authoritatively stated, have not
yet been selected. He has had fire.
quent consultations with members OF
the interstate commerce. commissloll
and railroad officials, and has obtaifl-
ed much information of the general
railroad question which will be
availed of in the Forthcoming speech.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10
Geological Work.

6r y
Prof. A. F. Crider, State geologist,
and his assistant, Prof. J. B. Eckles,
will commence their summer plan
of work, in cooperation with gov
ernment geologfsts, in the Delta sec
tionnof the State, the counties of
Coahoma, Bolivar and Tunica having
been selected as the field Of operation,
and the Mississippi Geological Com
mission at its session last evening
set aside an appropriations of $500
for the spring and summer ealn.s
paign. M zsg M a:s "a
An important action taken. by the
commission at yesterday s meeting
was the acceptance Of an invitation
from the United States Department
Of Agriculture, Bureau Of Forestry,
to- cooperate in a forestry survey,
which will set forth the extent and
value Of Mississippi's forests, char
acter of timber growth, methods ots
forest preservation, 1etc. - The com
mission allowed an appropriation of
$500 for this work, and it will be
actively taken up during the sum-
mer. s
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10

According to- some new regulations
The employees of the railroads in
Prussia-which are Government in
stitutions have their eyesight
tested when they enter the service,
again when they enter. on another
branch of work which makes greater
demands on the eyesight, and again
when appointed to any official posi-
ton Besides this the eyesight must
be tested anew every five years, at
which time the men are also to be
examined for ocular and constitutional
affections, and also for injuries to
the head.
In certain branches of the service
the employees are allowed to wear
glasses to bring their vision to the
ToDer standard. but artificial aids
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10
Rifle Range.

Adjutant Gen. Arthur Fridge has
arranged to furnish the necessary
equipment for a battalion rifle range
to be established at Natchez by Col.
E. Bliss Baker, commander of the
Third Regiment Infantry, Mississippi
National Guard.
Targets and markers will be SUP
piled for a six hundred yard range,
and it will be used principally by the
two military companies at Natchez
and other commands in that State.
Col. Baker expects to arrange COM
petltive shoots between the various
companies in his command from time
to time during the summer, and the
officers and privates showing the best
craftsmanship will have opportunity
to attend the national rife tourna-
ment at Put-in-Bay, O., in Septem.
UCIs ,s4slrs- :
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10
Mexican Legation May be Closed and
Diplomatic Relation Severed.

Observation-Disclosures. Creel
held conference today with state
department officials respecting the
disturbed condition of affairs in Guat-
emala. 1t appears from the advices
the ambassador has received from
the City Of Mexico that chaos ex-
lists at Guatemala City following the
recent attempt to assassinate Presi-
dent Cabrera.
The Mexican account is that indis-
criminate arrests are being made of
men, women and children, not only
native Guatemalans, but persons of
other nationalities, and that these
prisoners are being harshly treated.
1t is understood that protests have
been made already by the diplomatic
representatives of other nations in
Guatemala and that an attempt will
be made to secure Joint action by
Mexico and the United States to pre-
vent a continuance of this policy of
indiscriminate arrests.
In the event the Mexican legation
in Guatemala City is closed and a
diplomatic rupture between Mexico
and Guatemala follows the refusal Of
the latter government to extradite
Jose Lima, charged with completely
in the assassination of Gen. Baril-
las, it is understood that the affairs
of the Mexican legation will be placed
in charge of the American minister
In Guatemala who also will look out
for the interests of the Mexican cit
liens in that country.
The state department is forwarding
to Ambassador Thompson at Mexico
City, all of the information it receives
from ministers and cvnsuls In Central
America concerning the Guatemalan
situation. 1t was admitted today that
this government anticipates request
from Mexico to look after her diplo-
matte affairs in Guatemala In the
event that Mexico severes her rela-
ton with that country, Although
not condoning the part General Lima
is alleged to have played in the plot
which resulted in the killing IN
Mexico of ex-President Barillas, the
United States government has not
been drawn into the controversy oc-
casioned by Mexico's demand for the
surrender of General Lima. So far
as this incident is concerned the Uni
ted States does not intend to en-
gage Jointly with Mexico for the pun
ishment of the assassins of Barlllas.
This government, however is ready
to give moral support to Mexico IN
any movement looking to the main
tenance of peace and quiet in Guat'
oYoaIo
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10
Athletes at Now Orleans.

New Orleans-More than 100 atl1-
letes from several Southern cities
participated in one of the largest
meets ever held by the Southern d.
vision of the Amateur Athletic I'm
ion here. Five new Southern records
were set. New marks we're made in
the mile run 4 :55; the five miles run,
80 minutes; the 120 yard hurdles, II
seconds; 22O yards hurdles, 26 SIS
seconds and the standing board jump
10 feet z inches. The meet was won
by the Young Men, IS Gymnastic Club
Of New Orleans.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10
Against Mayor Malone.

Memphis. Chancellor Heiskell
handed down his decision dissolving
the temporary injunction recently
granted against the newly appointed
commissioners taking their seats. The
effect Of the decision means that Ma
yor Malone and the city council will
give way to the Ave commissioners re-
Gently appointed by Gov. Patterson.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10

The men who have taken the lead
in the movement which found its
irst direct result in the formation of
the Citizens League, at Jackson, feel
confident that they will have the NOR
al and practical support of the ma
jority of the city's inhabitants III
carrying on their campaign for a
better community, both morally and
materially. 1t is movement. as
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10

Improved methods of farming are
in larger use than ever in our state,
the farmer adapting himself to condi-
tions in Coahoma county is refreshing
indeed when it is taken into consid-
Grafton that our public roads are uni
versally bad at this time of the year
County road commissioner, T.
Likens, reports that our county roads
are in excellent condition and says
that he has one hundred and fifty
miles of road that an automobile can
travel with ease. A few years ago
one could scarcely tour the country
on horseback and this rapid change
for the better is due in the main to
the enterprise and far-sightedness of
our splendid Board of Supervisors. :"
Coahoma has spent a great deal of
money on her roads in the past few
years as shown by the bulletin on
roads issued last fall Some of it
was undoubtedly not well spent, but
an effort was made and the result
has been gratifying indeed. Other
counties take notice.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10

President Bass of the farmers Un-
ion and other officials, have perfected
arrangements with the Fair Associa-
tion and will make a comprehensive
exhibit of agricultural products at
the fair this fall. A large assembly
room will be prepared for Union
headquarters and kept open during
the whole ten days. This room will be
in charge of Union officials and pro-
vided with chairs, tables and other
conveniences. It will be pleasant
place for the members to meet, dis
cuss matters of interest and rest. Fri
day, November the 9Th has been set
apart as farmers Union" day and
President Bass hopes to see ten thous-
and Union men on hand at that
time.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10

The people of Tippah county are be-
ginning to sit up and take an interest
in pecan growing. The Sentinel last
week records the fact that several citi-
zens were planting trees and would
give the business thorough trial.
There is every reason to believe that
pecan growing in that section Of the
State should prove profitable along
with other sections that have made
it great success. There is no more
valuable asset to the ordinary farm
than a bearing orchard Of pecan
trees.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10

f|eIt
Kosciusko has canning factory in
operation and the prospects for its
success are said TO be fattering.
Strawberries were the first fruit to be
canned and the promoters are well
pleased with the start made. It's to
be sincerely hoped that this project
will prove perfect success, although
our people have never yet made the
business so very profitable. With a.
factory to can the surplus fruit and
vegetables Of community, the peo-
PIE could easily arrange for money
crops all through the season, and this
Is an item to be considered in every
community.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10

Arrangements have been perfected
for the exhibition and demonstra-
ton of two-horse road builder at
the Fair this fall that will likely at
tract considerable attention. One OBJ
lection to the machines commonly in
use is that six or eight stout mules
are required to pull them while at
work and it is not always convenient
to get SO many together. This new
machine is claimed to do more than
half the work with two mules that the
larger ones will do with six. The man
ufacturers will have piece of road
already constructed and the machine
in operation on the days set apart for
a visit from the supervisors of the
various counties and the road COM
missioners. The success of the ven
ture will be watched with interest by
those wrestling with the road problem
in Mississippi.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10
Progressing Nicely.

Work on the new State rife range
at Vicksburg is making good head
way; and Gen. Fridge expects to ar
range for several Journeys to be
held at the place prior to the annual
ensampment at Columbus in August.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10

Like battle report reads the In
terstate Commerce Commission ac-
cident bulletin for October, Novem-
Der and December, 1906, so great is
the Est of killed and injured in rail-
rad wrecks.
The total number of collisions and
derailments in the three months was
1865 of which sol affected passen-
ger trains. Theanumber of passen-
gers and employees killed was 474, AN
increase of 207 over the number re-
ported for the quarter immediately
preceding. OF these 1S0 were passen-
gers, the largest list on record for any
quarter except that ending with Sep
tember, 1904.
The total number Of casualties to
passengers and employees on duty in
the qnarer was 2O,894, ansincreases of.
1904 over the preceding quarter. Da-
images, to cars, engines and roadway
resulting from these accidents aggre-
CATER S3,O99, ,22S. The number Of en-.
ployes killed In coupling and uncoup-
ling cars and engines was eighty-four,
against eighty-one in the preceding
quarter.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10

Rich Americans in Paris are kick
Ing over the heavy taxes they have
to pay there. AS many of them ex-
patriate themselves, observes the
Pittsburg Dispatch. to avoid paying
taxes in the country where the money
was made the suggestion fairly pre-
sents itself that they vary the pro-
ceedings a little by kicking them-
selves.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10
Half Million Dollar Deal.

One of the largest land deals in
the history of Perry county was con-
silmmated, when Knapp, Stout &
Co, of Wisconsin, sold to Cyrus d.
Jones. of Scranton, Pas timber lands
valued at $479, ,539.72.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10
Eighteen Oil Mills.

Administering on the report of
State Chemist McGandless. the COM
missioner of agriculture, 7. G. Hutton
made public an order prohibiting the
further sale in Georgia of cottonz
seed meal product 0, eighteen mills
within the state and directed that all
contracts contain "a smaller percent
age of nitrogen than is required by
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10
To Establish Sanitarium.

There is a movement on foot tY
organize a company for the purpose
of establishing another sanitarium
in Natchez The Chamberlain SAM
tarium was built two years ago, and
has been successful. 4E2
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10
Growing Demand For
College Men in Business

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college not adapted to business me
becoming there were TWO
the ministry the olg
Of the decidedly time
tNENI the still
J those presumed TO De nl os
There seemed to be between coge graduates ana
of
notw
of
down the time but in the last few years there mas Oe
changed from aggressive hostility positive endnness Mnee e s 5
of
start for less than living wage and rise on his merits ne man @ WIN b
but inviting his attention In fact strong the demand nat enc
each member last
years aduat class and hopes the coming season to nat
The who think clearly in Greek Latin and higher w
distribution railroad Official who has had experience
greatest industries stated that while the college entered the once o
another
had trained mind its superior
forged rapidly ahead the between
that the higher education win unfit men for
in ideas their
obligation the world them forgetting that all ne
college diploma will have weight
ureof or
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10

are not permitted to switchmen and
bridge tenders. signal men. locomotive,
engineers and stokers. conductors or
despatchers. jewelers. Circular
Weekly
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10

The State Department is seriously
concerned by the threatened rupture
between Mexico and Guatemala.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10

The matter of keeping a well-train-
ed pack of blood hounds in each coun-
ty in the State, as much for the pre-
vention of crime as catching the cri-
minal after the crime had been COM
mitted, is gaining advocates daily. 1t
Is generally conceded, that if pack
of reliable hounds were to be had
within an hour or so of the commits
sion Of the crime, the criminal would
not be so apt to commit the unlawful
act. There are In the State now, a
number of packs that have done
splendid service in bringing criminals
to justice, and the object of the races
to be run at the Fair this fall is to
'acquaint the people with what is pos
sible to. be done with the hounds, and
encourage every county to keep on
hand one or more packs.
The fair management will endeavor
to encourage this movement by ar
ranging a number of races to be run
during lthe fair, over trails of varying
length sand difficulty, ending up al
ways ON the fair grounds. In this way
the public can be educated to the pos
sibilities with good dogs on the
ground searly and ready for action.
Several Mississippi owners have given
the proposition their endorsement,
and it is likely that no less than half
a dozen packs from this state will
compete FOR the purses. 1t is desired
to give local dogs an opportunity of
showingswhat they can do under vary
ing circumstances.
Within the past few days parties
outsideSthe State realize the import
ance of the proposition and have re-
quested that they be allowed to enter
dogs for the races. The proprietor
of a private detective agency at New
Orleans desires to enter two pairs,
Buck and Bill and Rex and Jip, these
dogs having made splendid records
in the past. A proposition by the
management has been made that if as
many as three contestors will enter,
special purse will be offered for dogs
from outside the state 1t is expected
that with Sheriff Tate's dogs from
Union county that they have tracked
down many criminals, Cullen & Hill
ers magnificent pair of English blood
hounds from Oxford that have a rec
ord unbeaten, together with several
other packs from the State, the event
will-prove an educational one worthy
of consideration. Then, if McMa-
hons dogs. from New Orleans, Sillers
from Montgomery and others from
the outside came in, it viii be we'll
worth coming many miles to see. At
any rate, the proposition is being
strongly endorsed, and the event will
be one Of the best yet proposed by
the State Fair management. The in
terest already displayed insures its
success, and it is to be hoped that 9TH
ers will take the matter up in the fu-
ture, adding greater interest as the
year grows older.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10

Hamburg is said to have ffre rec
ord larger than that of any other city
in the world. = - 's-s-s---- : IL
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10

Insanity was pleaded in the defense
of Alex Chisholm, on trial at Bir-
mingham for eKbezeasment.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10

The Board Of Governors Of the
jamestown Exposition may float a
$3.50. 900 bond issue to complete the
unfinished work before June l.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10

The good people at Hiwanee receiy
ed us cordially Sunday.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10

The Federal grand jury at Mobile
adjourned after returning nine addi-
tional indictments for alleged viola
tions of the lottery law
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-05-10

Thus for six days and nights we kept comps
ing its guidance and enjoying all its changing
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-25
FOR VETERAN ODD FELLOW;
Beautiful Medals Presented to Five
Faithful Brothers

As reward for quarter of a century vi
faithful service in the lodge five MEM
hers of Enterprise lodge No. =. l. y. ~.
f. We're presented with beautiful gold
veteran jewels at a meeting of that Or
der last night.
Three of the five were present ana
the Jewels will be sent to the other two
Those to whom the service badges
were awarded are: n. Castleman, II. Z.
Chew. Henry Sea, S. Ringhoffer, ana
G. II. SutherlOnd.
Noble Grand George Mac Martin
welded the Gavel and announced the
different numbers on the program
which were as follows:
Marvin Evans 80. Welcome to Visitors
Louis Sutherland. Response TO Welcome
A. T.. Moore.
Presentation of Jewels and Address
Archie Henderson. Vocal Selection
Joseph RinghOffer-ReCitatiOn
Washington Lodge
JOnn NJ UNISON
John Stack .......... Vocal Selection
........ .Encampmcnt and Canton
George III. Sutherland ..... Recitation
Goodhue Trinity Lodge
Brother Roe ..................
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-04-25
IRIS NOT A NEW FORM OF Il
Bill Joseph Oapfau is Unable d
biffereoiate

'Dementia bOOZeranica" i'm violent
form is said to be the trouble with Jo-
seph Daprau. who was captured in Il
field about l 12 miles above Dixie
yesterday By the sheriff.
He is still in Jail today but less viO-
lent than he was yesterday. although
still possessed with the fear that he
is pursued. He asked the sheriff to-
day if there was any danger that his
enemies could get into the Jail and get
him and on being assured there was
not he was cOmfOrted.
In a phone conversation with Sher-
if Blakely of UmatiAa county, Sheriff
Haviland learned that Daprau had bee
released from the PendeltOn Jail about
a week ago. He has been working
near Meacnam for several months and
becomes absolutely crazy when he
starts to drink. About month ago
he went on big spree and took to
the fields with an ak with which he
kept those who went after him at
bay for several hours. On being re-
leased he promised faithfully never to
touch another drop of liquor but had
already begun to drink before he left
PendletOn.
He will be kept in Jail here three or
four days to see whether he improves
before any examination regarding his
sanity is made.