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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20
AMER LOVES A PRIZE FIGHT.
Curious Methods of Entertaining
Oriental Monarchs.

Oriental Monarchs.
Of all the devices adopted by the
English government to entertain the
ruler of Afghanistan during his visit
to India, which is costing the national
treasury the trifling sum of $1,OOO,OOO,
the one which seems to have been the
most successful of all has been the
boxing contests, and at his request
matches of this kind are got up al
most daily for his entertainment. Ban
quets, state functions, reviews ana
even sham battles have ended by bor-
ing him. But he never tires Of hotly
contested encounter with the gloves,
and his interest and delight in the
noble art of self-defence peculiar to
the English speaking races are I'M
bounded.
The Ameer is by no means the only
Oriental monarch entertained by the
British sovereign who has manifested
tastes of this particular character.
Thus old Nazr-ed-Din, grandfather and
predecessor of the present Shah OF
Persia, got so worked up about boxing
on the occasion of his first stay in
England that nothing would satisfy
him but full fledged prizefght; that
is to say, a real one, with bare knucK-
les and blood With many precautions
an encounter of this kind was arrang-
ed for his edification by the officials
charged with his amusement, and IL
took place in the stables of Buck1ng-
ham palace Unfortunately, the Shah
was lamentably deficient in that v1r-
tue of punetuality which is inapproprl-
ateIy described as "the politeness OK
kings" and he came down to the
stables late, with the result that the
prizefight overlapped an appointment
which had been made for the late
Lord Shaftesbury, the Archblshops OF
Canterbury and of York, and delega-
ton of bishops, to plead before him
the cause of Christian missions in the
land of Iran. They came at the ap-
pointed hour and were conducted by
officials. unaware of what was in pro-
gress in the royal stables, to the
Shah's presence there. The prelates,
QOTrOr STRUCK ny the SpSSloSlS PA CSOAN
ed to their pious eyes, retreated pre-
cipitately, followed by old LORD Shaft
esbury, not before he had given vent
to his indignation in a loud tone OF
! voice, and protesting that he would de-
Dounce "the horrid scandal all over the
kingdom" 1t was only with the utmost
difficulty that he was eventually ap-
peased 1t did not, however interfere
with the enjoyment of the Shah, who
could not be brought to understand
the objection of his visitors to spec
tacle which he considered so defect
able. In fact, he could never under
stand Western squeamishness, and
was disposed to regard it as an unin-
telligible discourtesy when the Eng
lish authorities refused to hang man
/ just in order to show him how the
gailows worked and the trap door was
| sprung.=New York Tribune.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

1t was the writers pleasure to
spend two or three days at the A.
and III. college during the "round-
up" Of the farmsrN' institutes and
hear the several able men who had
been selected to lecture during the
exercises. It was on the whole, a
mast successful meeting, and the man
who attended and got nothing out
Of it worth while, is not deserving Of
condemnation but sympathy. After
the regular institute period, here are
brought together the ablest speakers
for general resume of the word done
and points covered. Almost every OBJ
iect that could be of Importance to
the farmer was discussed. ably and
fully, the questions bringing out each
point as desired by those in attend
ance. 1t was an intensely interest
ing meeting, and it is safe to assume
that those present enjoyed it hugely
and went home greatly benefited.
The attendance was not so large as
it should have been. Fully five hun
dred people ought to have been there,
coming from the various counties of
the state, gathering bits of knowledge
for their own use and their period
can be made just as profitable as well
as pleasant. The campus is one of
the prettiest spots in the state, the
buildings are. ample to care for fully
five hundred people, the points Of
interest in and around the college are
well worth time to see, and to take
it all in all, no man interested in
agriculture, horticulture, stock rails
ing, poultry or any of the branches
pertaining to the farm could fail to
gather many times in profit what the
trip would cost him in dollars and
cents. Let's begin right now to get
together next year fully five hundred
farmers, their wives, sisters and
daughters to spend three or four days
on the A. and NJ. campus. 1t will
be a commendable work and well
worth the effort.
The cost of a trip is very small
indeed The railroads grant a low
rate to and from the meeting. The
college teams meet you at the depot
and carry you to the college free of
charge. Visitors are furnished neat
and comfortable beds without charge
and meals can be had at the Mess hall
for Is cents EACH Everybody feels
that an outing of some character is
needed at some time during the year.
Let this be made your vacation. The
time can be spent pleasantly as well
as proftably. Next year there will
be a special program arranged for
the ladies and comfortable quarters
provided for them in the new dormi-
tory that will be completed by jan
uary LIST. The good ladies would be
interested in seeing this splendid
state institution, so bring them along
with you next year.
Now let's organize ourselves into
$500 club" for next year, every
person present this year taking it
upon himself to see that one or two
neighbors come with him next time.
Tell your friends about it and show
to them the advantages to accrue
from attending this wind-up insti-
tute. 1t will be little trouble to get
the 500, or even more, if the work
is began now and kept up during the
time intervening.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

The Democrat at Senatobia an"
nounces that "The hay crop in this
county is now receiving more than
passing attention. Daily there are a
number of wagons seen on our streets
loaded with baled hay. We cannot
raise any crop at less cost than that
of hay and none is more profitable.
We are glad to see our farmers har-
vesting hay, to which few yeas ago
no attention was paid" The situa-
ton in Tate is duplicated in many
other counties, the hay crop fast TAX
ing place as a principle one. 1t is
evidence of healthy state of affairs
that is very much to be desired.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

Yazoo City has the distinction Of
the first lady cotton buyer
to open an office for business in Mis-
sissippi. Miss Doherty is the lady
who makes this venture. Her sister
established a fire insurance Office
some years ago and has made a sue
cess of the venture. The uniform
courtesy of Mississippians insures to
ladies who engage in any business
lines, fair treatment, and it is very
likely that the future will see many
more branching out in the search
of more profitable occupations than
those now filed by the feminine sex
in general.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20
Deafness of Gunners.

In connection with the target prac-
tice of the Atlantic feet, in Cape Cod
Bay, naval officers have been disuss-
ing the question Of gun deafness
among the gunners who are to mT
the records. 1t is believed by many
officers that the navy department has
not made adequate arrangements to
protect the gunners.
Cotton is provided for the gunners
ears before the heavy guns are fired,
but despite this fact the hearing Of
many has been partially destroyed by
explosions Of the naval guns.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

1t comes from reliable sources, that
if the roads of Mississippi are not
improved that in the near future 4
number of the rural free delivery
routes now in operation will be aban-
doned. This is a matter that calls
for careful consideration at the hands
of our people. Shall we allow these
great conveniences to get away from
us on account of the lack of better
roads, Let's make the improvements
that will assure their perpetuity. The
cost will not be exhorbitant and the
advantages come in a great number
of ways besides the free delivery Of
mails.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

Remember that both the Union and
Cotton Associations have said that
cotton is worth and should bring 10
cents. The only way to back up
proposition of this kind is to ask the
price and hold until you get it. If
the manufacturers said that a piece
of cotton goods was worth Is cents,
the cotton planter would pay the
price because they would not sell it
to him for less. Stand up for the
agreed price.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20
Robbed by Fortune Tellers.

St. Louis, Notify or more Al
ton citizens, most of whom reside in
East Second street, were victimized
out of sums of money ranging from
so cents to $40 each by two gypsy
women who insisted on having "much
money" in their hands while telling
fortunes. Mary Jackson and Julia
James connected with bakery put
up $40 each, which they lost.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20
Meat for Canal Employees.

Washington.-In preparation FOR
any emergency, Col. Goethals, engi-
neer in chief in charge of the Pana-
ma Canal, has arranged for storing
in the refrigerator plant at Colon,
a quantity of meat supplies. The Is
thmian Canal Commission has ap-
proved his suggestion to send to the
isthmus 2400 quarters of beef, which
will be forwarded on transport san
ing September 18th. A large supply
of coal also is to be sent on five yes
cole
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20
Bubonic Plague.

Japan's reply to the proposal Of
President Roosevelt for an interna-
tional conference to consider meas
ures for exterminating the bubonic
plague is anxiously awaited by this
government. The acceptance of such
overtures would probably result in
the eradication of the disease from
Asia, where it is a constant menace
to the inhabitants of the Philippines.
When it was discovered that the dis
ease was communicated by rats an
energetic raid was instituted in Ma
Mia.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20
Diptheria Germ Killer.

Columbus, O.-The discovery of an
antitoxin that will kill diptheria
germs in three minutes is anuonced
at the Ohio State University by Prof.
Blyle a physiological chemist The
discovery is accredited to Theodore
Wolfram, a German chemist of this
city. The antitoxin is applied by in
fusion and can be used in any guam
titY for the Younges. patient.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20
Training For Army.

The general staff of the army has
worked out a new system of phyis-
cal instruction for the enlisted men.
Hereafter the practical training of
of the cavalry, infantry and field ar
tillery Of the regular army will be
divided into two distinct phrases,
namely, garrison training and field
training.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20
Foupr Fines for Violations.

The town treasury of Magnolia has
been replenished by fines imposed on
FIVE negroes amounting to $3.50 for
violating the liquor Jaw. These ne
groes were apprehended by S. w.
Pendarvis, town MARSHAL. Each plead
guilty when arraigned for trial and
paid the fines imposed promptly.
Four of them were fined 500 each
and one $50, the costs being added
in each case.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20
To Ruild Warehouse.

The Farmers Union of Lafayette
county have purchased lot and let
to the contractor the building OF a
warehouse and they nope to be ready
to receive cotton about November /.
A stock company of $4,000 has been
organized among the farmers for this
warehouse and its success has already
been assured.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20
Will Run Excursion.

Manager J. F. Mckay of the Mis-
sissippi Industrial Exposition an
nounces that he is perfecting arrange
ments for a series of eight or ten
excursions into jackson during the
November exposition. Special trains
will be chartered to bring in the
crowds and in addition the railroads
have promised to grant the usual
low rates and to provide al regular
trains with special equipment
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20
Divorce in the Philippines.

New York.-The Pope has called
plenarN council of the church in the
Philippines to meet Dec. 8. 1t will
be the first held here. The Papal del
egate who presides over the council
will probably prepare new rules Of
discipline, changing the Spanish rules
Non-Cathoic natives recently urged
the American overnment to permit
divorce in the Philippines. Gov.
Smith who is a Catholic refused. 1t
is believed the plenary council will
demand that no divorce be permitted.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

If you have been successful in rails
ing crops, stock, ETC., send your ex-
perience to this department so that
it can be given to the world and all
who read profit thereby. Every man
owes something to his neighbor, and
If he is in position to help them
by giving his experience, it is duty
to this much at least. Let your ex-
perience be known.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20
Inspection of Meat.

By inventing a process of labelling
meat with the certifcation of its
examination and approval by the
government inspection officers, the
scientists in the Department of Agri-
culture have effected an economy Of
something like 100000 a year in the
conduct Of the inspection business.
By this invention, likewise, they have
deprived a printing company of
Washington of one of the most com
plets and profitable monoplies.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20
Second Fire for News Plant.

Louisville, Ky.-Fire which broke
out for second time endangered the
plants of the Courier-Journal and
Times, and threatened to destroy that
portion of the Courier-Journal Office
building left intact after the dis
astrous fire of ten days ago. The
flames were brought under control
with a loss of $4,000. The origin
of the fire, which, like the first, broke
out on the top floor of the building,
is unknown.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20
Getting Workmerl.

Chief Constructor W. L. Caps.
who with Rear Admiral Cowles, chief
of the Bureau of Equipment, and
Richard c. Holiday, chief of the
Bureau of Yards and Docks. made
an extensive inspection trip to the
Pacific coast to study the conditions
Of the naval stations there, says that
although there is no difficulty antici-
pated in making arrangements for
the feet, considerable additional work
may be necessary before the battle
ships arrive at San Francisco.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20
Denatured Alcohol.

Government officials are awaiting
with Impotence, reports they expect
to receive from all parts of the coun-
try, as a result of their putting into
effect the row regulations governing
tie use and manufacture of denatured
alcohol. Under the new conditions,
any farmer or set of farmers, or other
individuals, can establish a still for
the production Of alcohol to be dena-
tured, and can conduct it without in
reference from the goveryment, and
almost without supervision.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20
Mr.. Taft's Coming Trip.

Observation-Disclosures about
the cost of Secretary Taft's trip
around the world is not easy obtain
able in the absence from the city Of
most of the officials who are in a po-
sition to know. The best estimates
given, fixes it roughly in the neigh
borhood of $4,000 for tne Secretary
a1ooo
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

Some Of the military colleges which
are inspected annually by officers of
the general staff of the army, includ-
ing several in New York state, have
complained that they were inspected
too early in the season, and it is
suggested that fairer method would
be to have all the colleges inspected
at. once. 1t is believed here that
the present method of inspecting
these colleges where there are army
officers as military instructors is the
best which can be devised.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

The Census Bureau issued its first
bulletin on the cotton crop report for
the season as shown by returns from
the ginners, showing a total of 191,-
4l6 bales up to Sept. l, as compared
with 4O7,551 bales up to the same
period last year.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20
The Old Ladies' Home Association

The Old Ladies' Home Association
of Mississippi have succeeded after
several years work, in getting to-
gether 100000 which will be expend-
ed in a building at Jackson upon
ground donated by an enterprising
citizen. The object of the movement
is to care for those who are without
relatives and friends and have not
the wherewith to provide for them
selves in old age. 1t is a great move
ment and the ladies who have worked
increasingly for years to bring it
about are deserving Of the greatest
praise,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

Now that the Mississippi cotton
crop is moving it is safe to predict
that the money market will ease mp
to some extent. With the 100000
900 that our cotton and seed will
bring, the $8O0,OOO,OO0 the crop Of
the south ought to and will likely
put into circulation, money will soon
be easier Few people realize the
enormity of this great crop. Fewer
still realize that the south has prac-
tically a monopoly in its production.
1t is imperative, however, that i'm
proved methods in its handling be
adopted. Whether it be the fault Of
the ginner, the compressor or the
transportation companies that it
goes into foreign fields in such bad
shope, the fault should be corrected
by all means.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

Secretary Of Commerce and Labor
Strauss returned to Washington after
an extended visit to various cities
along the Pacific coast and to Hon.
olulu, where he went to gather in
formation bearing on the work Of
his department.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20
President S Visit.

People of Vicksburg are very en-
thusiastic over the Forthcoming visit
of President Roosevelt, on Oct. 2lst
and arrangements are being made to
give him cordial reception and enter
tainment.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

Edward Vanderbilt who married
Mrs. Pepper, the Brooklyn spiritual
lists "bishop," was ,.cclared Of I'M
sound mind. He had given his wife
mcst Of his real estate.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

The Navy Department made public
the fact that through fire in her
coal bunkers the battleship Indiana,
now undergoing repairs at the
League Navy Yard, narrowly escaped
destruction.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20
company with sufficient capital

A company with sufficient capital
is being organized to develop the
stone quarry near Lake. 1t is stated
by experts to contain immense guam
titles of the best building stone to
be found anywhere. Let us hope that
it will develop into one of the best
paying properties in the south.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20
Chance for Elevator Builders.

American builders of wheat elevat-
ors and elevator machinery are ad.
vised by Consul General Michael, OF
Calcutta, to look into the matter of
supplying India. which greatly needs
these improvements s-=- -
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

Officers of the Navy Department
are engaged in a bitter controversy
over who will command the battle
ship fleet during its cruise in the
Pacific.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama
national banks, in their reports to
the Comptroller of the Currency,
make healthy showing.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

Ed. Gray, of Monroe county, has
corn fodder pulled in 1893 that is
said to be in as good condition as
the day it was stored in the loft. That
is a remarkable record for fodder
that probably can't be beaten in the
state
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

The members of the Inland Wa
terways Commission appear to be
hopelessly split, and are unable to
unite on a plan for waterway i'm
provements.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

The possibilities Of Mississippi
soil in an agricultural way are lit
tie known, even in this advanced age.
The future will develop features that
are not even dreamed of at this
time.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20
To Honor Jeff Davis

Nashville-At meeting of the Or
phans' Brigade at Glasgow, KY, a
resolution was adopted looking 70
the celebration in June next of the
hundredth anniversary of Jefferson
Davis birth and the preservation of
the house in which Mr. Davis was
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

The Agriculture Department re-
ports the condition of corn at SO.2
per cent, spring wheat I'll per cent,
oats 63.5 per cent.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

The Panama Canal Commission has
secured vessel from the Navy de-
partment to transport supplies to the
Isthmus.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20
Colonel Robert /. Fleming, a prom
inent citizen Of Washington, is dead.

Congressman Hill, of Iowa, says
the Filipinos are unfit for self-gov-
eminent, and he is opposed to grant,
ing them independence.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

Joliet, Il.-The pardon board de-
MED the application for pardon by
Paul O. Stensland, who will have to
serve out his full term of imprison-
ment for looting the Milwaukee Saw
ings Bank of Chicago.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

Congressman Broussard held con-
ference with General Mackenzie in
regard to the improvements of Bayou
Plaquemine and the Plaquemine
locks.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

The administration will press the
Philippine tariff bill at the coming
session of congress.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

Say something good of the COM
munity in which you live. If you
can't do that, move into one Of which
you can speak WE'LL
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

Do you belong to the boosters club ?
There is room for all in that organi-
cation.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

The riots at Vancouver, B. c., will
make it easier for the United States
TO deal with Japan in regard to the
exclusion Of Japanese.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

The presidential boom Of Governor
johnson, Of Minnesota, is gaining
ground.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

The poultry crop of Mississippi
sold for more than So,OOO,OOO last
year and it is but in its infancy.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

The Pennsylvania road will adopt =
dat two cent rate beginning Oct. /.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

Adopt as your motto "a Greater
Mississippi and mean it too.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

Senator Curtis, Of Kansas, says his
state 10 for Taft for president.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

Bayou Teche and Lake Tasse, Lou
isiana, will be connected by canal.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-09-20

It is again reported that Secretary
of the Navy Metcalf vii shortly re-
tire from the cabinet.