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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-06-28

in banking and speculative circles as
consequence.
Fundamental among the facts that
are being faced by government experts
and by students Of Treasury condi-
tons is the rapid accumulation Of sur
plus. The excess of receipts over
expenditures amounted to $75,015, 1856
at the close Of business June Is, and
it is the confident expectation that be-
fore the end of the month there will
be in round numbers $80,000,000 as
the net result of Treasury operations
for the year. 1t is recognized that
this condition can not be allowed to
continue, and predictions are being
made by close observers of legislative
conditions that great strength will be
lent to the government for tariff by
the continued growth of the net bal
ance
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-06-28
Treasury Conditions.

Financial conditions at the Treas
ury are beginning to receive the full
attention which is commonly given
them at the close of fiscal year.
More than usual interest is, however,
felt because of the operations which
will coincide with the end of the fiscal
period, and because Of the rapid
growth of the surplus. Study of oil
these elements in the situation is
forming the basis for some positive
predictions both as to Treasury policy
and the probable course of events
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-06-28

the Cosmopolitan lines, with pooling
and maintaining monopolies in res
traint of trade. The inquiry is ex-
pected to be one of the most stu
pendous ever undertaken and of a
character different from any that
ever engaged the attention of the
Commission
The inquiry will have to deal with
an alleged combination between rail-
roads in the United States and the
German shipping concession, and
therefore interests every American
producer, manufacturer or shipper
aspiring to introduce his goods to
foreign consumers.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-06-28
Wants His Release.

San Francisco.-Mayor Schmitz s
attorneys applied to the District
Court of Appeals for the release Of
the mayor on bail by writ of habeas
corpus.
Sixteen showings are made in the
petition, and at least one Of them is
decidedly sensational. 1t is a declar-
alton by his attorneys that the mayor
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-06-28
Mr.. Fairbanks Gets Degree.

The honorary degree of doctor Of
laws was conferred upon Vice Presi-
dent Fairbanks by the Northwestern
University at Chicago. Mr. Fairbanks
was the guest of honor and the prin-
cipal speaker at the commencement
exercises of the University at the
Auditorium. The Vice President also
took an active part in the installation
of Abraham W. Harris as president
of the University.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-06-28

erly organized, their certificates will
be accepted in the case of French
exports to America, the Treasury De-
partment authorizing the statement
that the same privileges will be ex-
tended to the chambers of commerce
of other nations which comply with
the requirements, but so far France
is the only country to apply.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-06-28
Honduran Not Recognized.

Secretary Root has declined to
grant the request of DR.. Angelugarte
to be received at the department as
the diplomatic representative of the
Honduran provisional government,
which declaration amounts to a refusal
to recognize that government at this
time.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-06-28
Packet Investigation.

The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion instituted proceeding of inquiry
into the affairs of the Hamburg
American Packet Company, which is
charged by Peter Wright & Sons
general agents at Philadelphia of tll,
Cosmopolitan Shipping Company and
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-06-28

The Newport News Shipbuilding
Company of Newport News, Va,
with one bid at $3,9S7, 900, and the
Fore River Shipbuilding Company, of
Quincy, Mass, with a bid of $4,377,-
600, were the successful bidders for
building the big 2O,OOO-ton battle
ships.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-06-28
HIS EXPERIENCE AS HAMLET.

HIS EXPERIENCE AS HAMLET,
How are you getting along?' ask
ed a travelling man Of an acquaint-
ance who had gone on the stage.
"Oh, I have met with a share OF
success. played Hamlet for the
first time"
Did you get through all right?"
Eyes, except that l happened to
stumble and fall into Ophelia's
grave"
"That must have been embarrass-
ing"
1T was; but / wouldn't have mind
cd it if the audience hadn't seemed
so disappointed when / got ont -
London Taller.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-06-28

Chicago.-It is said that after the
National Piano Dealers adjourn aud
return to their homes it will be with
the understanding that instruments
will COS an average of $50 each more
than at present.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-06-28

The State Department has decided
to recall John Jenkins, American Con-
sui General in Guatemala, because his
usefulness has been impaired.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-06-28

John w. Yerkes, former Commits
sioner of Internal Revenue, it is said,
prevented the Endorsement Of either
Fairbanks or Taft by the Kentucky
Republican Convention.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-06-28
PROBABLY so.

Wigg-"Hardup is trying to win
Miss Gotrox for all he is worth"
Wagg-"I guess you mean for all
she's worth. Philadelphia Record.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-06-28

A report of the Bureau of Stats
ties discloses the fact that peanuts
have become an important article in
international commerce.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-06-28

1t was denied that orders had been
given by the Navy Department for
the concentration of the Atlantic fleet
on the Pacific coast.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-06-28

is suffering from an incurable dis
ease, and that Imprisonment in Jail
will cause his death.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-06-28

Consular reports show that horse
flesh and dog flesh is extensively
used for human food in Saxony.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-06-28
Our, entire Stock
WILL be su bI@G6 to
the Ha6CheG NWh IcEn
~G11 be used free1W
cutting down the
i'm prices.

This is only another opportunity we offer the public to
supply their wants. only cheaper than before. Dry
Goods Shoes Notions Groceries, etc. in fact every thing
you need will be put the reach Of all which means money
saved for the one who grasps the opportunity.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-06-28
WHAT DOES
THIS MEAN :?

1t means only this. Our entire stock Of Gen
eral Merchandise must go at greatly reduced
price, as we take inventory July 9Th. All DDS
and ends must go even though we have to
murder prices to do So
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
HAMBURG AMERICAN
LINE IS IS! IN TROUBLE B !. t:
Charges Made That Company Is
Pooling and Maintaining
Monopoly in Shipping.
BACKED BY GERMAN G01'M'T
Interstate Commerce Commission
Has Ordered an Investi-
CATION.

WASHINGTON. D. c., June 19.-The
Interstate Commerce Commission to-
day decided to Institute proceedings
OF inquiry and Investigation into the
affairs Of the Hamburg american
Packet Company, which is charged by
Peter Wright and Sons, general agents
ut Philadelphia. OF tho Cosmopolitan
Shipping Company, and the Cosmopoli-
tan lines. with pooling and maintain
ing monopolles in restraint Of trade.
the most stupendous ever undertaken.
and OF character different from any
that ever before has engaged the at
tcntion of the commission.
The inquiry will have to deal with
an alleged combination between rail-
roads in the United States and the
German shipping concern, and, there
fore, interests every American pro-
Queer, manufacturer or shipper aspir-
ing to introduce his goods to foreign
consumers.
According to the complaint on which
action was taken by the commission
the Hamburg American Packet Cons
pany his built up a complete monopoly
OF the castbound traffic originating in
Chicago, ST. Louis. Kansas City. Oma-
ha. M,nneapolist. Duluth, Cleveland
and other manufacturing centres Of
tile United States intended for into
rior ports or places on tho continent
of Europe. The complaint reviews
what 1t claims to be unfair methods
In sitting competitions.
Those In the Pool.
The Cosmopolitan Shipping Com
as the complainant, operates lines to
Rotterdam. Ieith and Copenhagen.
The charges allege an iron clad trust
In transatlantic freight carrying ex-
lists between the Hamburg American
Packet Company. the North German
Llyod Scandinavian American Llne
and the Wilson (hull) Line. and that
this pool apportions the volume OF
traffic each Of It's members shall carry.
and from what port or ports each line
shall make its sailngs, thus involv-
ing the apporeionment Of traffic orig
mating in Western cities. both as to
character and amount. between tho
citizens of tho North Atlantic sea-
board,
In charging that the Hamburg
American Packet Company. in It's al.
most absolute control OF eastbound ant
westbound traffic between interior
burg. Is a monopoly in restraint. u
trade, the complaining company raises
an international question. Tho ale.
cation is made thnt tho foreign cor,
poration is backed by tho German gov.
srnment, dictates terms, routes ant
rates to shippers all over tho Unitee
States who forward goods to Baltic
ports; diverts freight from American
ports ut its own will without regar'
! to tho natural flow of trade. and use!
coercve and unlawful methods to crusl
|competition,
is charged that under tho, exist
ling contract, which European shipper
have to sign, they must ship ever.
pnund OF freight for Boston. New York
Phladephia pa!!mors; mo-! Norfolk ,Sot an
thoy 90 through German, Belgian o
Dutch i ports on the routing OF whicl
4 can be in my way controllcdSb by tn
merchant. Further, It Is CHARGED tina
/ ment by an independent line, canno
:. ship any at all by limo In the com
bInat!on, 5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20

: WASHINGTON d. c.. June ID. c.
Van Ripor. the New York Spectator. to-
day concluded his third day on tho witness
stand in tho trial OF Edwin s. Holmes, Jr.,
with dlvulging the crop reports OF
tho Agricultural Department. 10 was under
cross examination Al, day. and very little
that was now was developed, except a state
mnnt to the oftoct that Holmes had told
him that lass had on one occasion given
him $4,000 In ono thousand dollar bills.
Van Ripper probably viii conclude to.mor-.
row.
Being questioned concerning Holiness re-
iation to sthtistician Hyde. Van Upper said
that Holmes had told him that he tliolmcs)
alwnys. made up tho reports and thai, Hyde
never failed to accept his rsconmenda tiona
ns to estimate. Ho commended that the win
dow signal arranged for III case Hyde failed
to accept lIolmess hguros on Us October
report was mostly a precautionary measure,
and not because OF any doubt. lIo did not
ut that time consider tho signal arrange
ncnL wrong, because no considered II "legt-
tin,ate 10 get Information any way YOU can
Mr.. Van Ripper had not concluded when
court adjourned for the day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
SCHOOL
At THE UNIVERSITY.
Eighth Session Began Last Night
With Large Attend
ance.
Especial to Tho cg-Dlspatcr.l

Especial to Tho Timcs-Dispatch.1
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, June l9--
The eighth session Of the Uni
versity Of Virginia Summer School was
opened tonight IN Cabell Hall. This
is the first year In the history Of tho
school that its management has been
entirely under University control. 1t
is an outgrowth of the Virginia sum
mer School of Methods. conducted by
Superintendent u. c. Glass at the Uni
virsity.
The most striking thing about the
number of people coming in on all
tho trains is their wide. distribution
over tho entire south. At least sixteen
Probably Texas. Georgia and South
Carolina have the largest delegations
of men. The Intelligent appearance
and splendid previous training, together
with the important positions Of infu-
enee occupied BY those 50 far regis
The opening exercises tonight were
largely attended. There were adj
dresses Of welcome by President Al
an1 Go Dr. s Altehel 81 Rich ~
the University Of Virginia, and the
Episcopal Church, Charlottesville. The
program was interspersed with vocal
most attractive features of the eve
S'af was the vl0i'n SOLO y MISS Nc
Tomorrow there will assemble the
State High School Teachers Confer
cirals of academies and high schools.
together with the college presidents
Of Virginia. The initial session will
be held TOMORROW night: three sessions
Friday Friday and Il, y, three sc So tarday, This con
ference held at the University last
November was for the whole South.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
Bank. and Post-Otlicea.

! Especial to The -DispatchJ
WASHINGTON. d. c.. June 19.-The
burg. Va. has been authorized to be-
gin business with $4,000 capital Z. D..
Newman. president: r. S. Wright, vice.
president; J. w. EberI,. cashier.
Charles w. Gilmer has been appoint
ed regular: c. e. Rumbiy. substitute
rural free delivery carrier. route 8. ut
Glade Springs, Va.
Rural free delivery route. No. l. or
Fc~ed established August eth. ut Spies.
Moore countI..N. G, serving $50 peo-
Die and liz families
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
WAR TALK SECUTED.
Secretary Alctcalf Being Beaiegcd by People
Asking Xar Ouasflona. -

WASHINGTON. D. G.. Juno 1s.--while
discuss the work that Is being done by the
general board, OF which Admiral Dewey is
president. they 40 not hesitate d moment IN
mended that tho battleship squadron OF the
Atlantic fleet be concentrated on the Paci-
nc Coast with view TO an entire prepared ;
moss on tho part Of this government In the
event OF trouble with Japan. Secretary
Metcalf was beseged with inquiries to-day
as to the accuracy OF tho statements that
Gated. and tho impression he loft with his
questloners was very strongly to the effect
that such reports had no foundation iii fact.
Othor officials holding responsible positions
in the department. referred to the report as
prcpostorous, and said 1t should be dismissed
from further consideration because OF Its
utter improbability.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
CADET nA,iIsL LOST.
Fell Ovcrbourd from Revenue Cutter
ISIS Chnse and NNns Drowned.

WARRINGTON, June ia dispatch
was received at the Treasury Depart
ncnt to-day from Captain Reynolds,
which is now ut Yorktown. Va, res
porting the drowning at sea on Juns
17th OF Cadet George r. Rnmcl, who
fell overheard from the quarterdeck
rail and did not catch the fo-buoy
reach. The lifeboat was Immediately
cleared away. but Cadet Ramcl saDis
when It reached within a fow feet OF
him. and he did not rise to the SUR
face again. Ramcl was appointed q
cadet In the United States Revenue Cut
ter Service September II. 1906. from
Now York. and was twenty-four. years
OF age. This Is the first case OF drown
ing or. indeed. OF serious accident to
a cadet since the establishment of tho
cadet service. thirty years ago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN.
Good Progress Being Made In work :, OF

Good Progress Being Made In Work OF
y. NJ. G. A.
The Y M. C. 4. membership campaign Is
nrorr esslnK norrlly. Sevcnty-hyc have been
sirnad up In two days. and those who are
doing the work nrs most enthusiastic. Mr.
G. w. Bahko. who Is directing the cam
naien. is instructing his mon to select only
good material, as but limited NUMBER OF
members can be tnken In with tho present
II was aaid last night that work would
begin about September lst on the now build
Ing, tho leases on the presen. structures ,s on
s,r,ner. III la understood that tho plans
have beon almost com pletod and only need
tho decision Of tho board on tho arrange
mont OF n few minor rnatters
The membership campaign VIII close on
Saturday,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
CROWD GIVES L
CARLIN OVATION
When 1t Seemed Certain Alex
andria Man Was Nomi-
mated
Especial TO The Times D!spatch.l

Especial TO Inc Tlmes-DlSpotchl
ALEXANDRIA, VA. Juno l9.-At mid
night Mr.. Charles c. Carin appeared
at his Office, and was taken bodily by,
a crowd OF several hundred who had
bcsicged his Office throughout tho
OF the assemblage, amid the applause
of the multitude. Nothing would SUI
flee but n speech. Shortly thereafter
the crowd, numbering several hun
bred, appeared at his Office and he
made speech, In which he thanked
the citizens for the honor conferred
Upon him. He stated that notwith-.
standing the reports emanating from
Alexandria, which greatly mnligne6
him. he had won out In q fair and
square contest. Tho speaker said he
would rather suffer an ignominous de-
feat than do what Ryan did by wlth-
drawing at the eleventh hour.
Mr.. Carlin said he was mostly sup
ported by tho masses and not
the classes. Continuing. said he: II
am ono OF the masses and not OF the
classes"
Forget His Enemies.
Mr.. Carlln also said that he would
forget his enemies in this campaign,
and asked his supporters to do the
same.
Mr.. carlln also referred to the Wig
orous campaign he had made during
this contest. He said that he y,
during the past ninety days mace
ninety-four speeches, during wnlcl
time he subsisted practically on nam
and eggs. and no asserted that ne is now
AIRED to live on cream ana honay'
Mr. Carlin's speech was received WIN
yociferous applause. Afterwards no
went to Ills home. where he was soro-
naded by a band.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
CHILD DRINKS HALE PINT.
EIve-Year-Old Charles r.nync Fills Himself

Charles Layne, q flve-year-od child, living
at No. 1921 o Street, yesterday saw half
pint OF whiskey on his mothor's table, and,
ch!ldlike. began to help himself. He must
have liked tho raw whIskey, for he did not
stop until the bottle was dry. Then he be-
came unconscious. and 1t took some hard
work on the part Of DR.. Woodson, OF the
ambulance corps to bring him round. He
finally was revived. and was resting COM
fortably last night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
TIREAlEN ARRESTED
ON THE CHANGE OF MUFFIN

NEW YORK, June l9.-Ten frcnen
oh tho Hamburg American Limo steam
ship America, which Is duo to sail from
Hoken. N. j.. at noon to-morrow Were
1ha German Consul. 1t is charged that
the men refused to perform their duties
on the ground that thcy have not Deen
treated according to agreement: They
win be arraigned to- morrow before t the
consul viii ask that they be returned
10 Germany as prisoners on q charge
~ Y,Intiry -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
Remove Mayor Friar.
oeclal to me Times.Dispatch.

[Speclal to The TlmeS-D iSpatch,
CLINTWOOD, VA. June 19.-Nayo or
S. s. Frlar, of this town, was removed
from office by tho Council upon the
charge Of making Illicit sales OF In
toxicating liquors, as mentioned in this
correspondence q short time since.
Floyd Fleming, who held the position
of town sergeant. was appointed to
fill the place made vacant by Friar's
5remoya1
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
Virginia Volunteers, reached home last
evening after ten days encampment at
Camp John Smith, jamestown EXPOSE
! TRAINS run TOGETHER.
Fireman Watkins, OF Danvillc, Hns
Foot NIaslied--1'rnfflc Is blocked.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
LYNCHBURG, VA, June ia
north bound freight train ran into an
open switch at the Piedmont Mills this
morning at o'clock. on JEFFERSON
Street. and collided head-on with q
shifting engine which was at work in
the spur track. badly damaging both
engines and wrecking seven freight
cars. Traffic was blocked by the ac-
cident for about four hours. *; .ttsis
Fireman G. L. Watkins, who lives at
Danville. and who was on the through
freight, had his left foot mashed. and
shortly after the accident he was re-
moved to n hospital.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20

tho Interstate Commerce Commission
by Peter. Wright & Sons. Phlladelph!a
Company, will. It Ia Understood, DO In
the nature OF general denial that
coordination In restraint OF trade ex-
1915 between tho defendant and allied
lines.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
DAYt AT FOREST HILL.
Presb ytsrlnu Sunday School Children Have
ri (s0nfl Time To. Uuy,

Z
Good Time To-Day.
The Presbyterian Sunday schools OF Rich
mond and Manchester Will unite In q picnic
at Forest Hill Park to-day. Nearly all Of
tho schools or this denomination have signi-
He'd their intention OF joining In tho trip.
ana arrangements have been fnado for spo-
ctal cars leaving from convenient points.
a series OF athletic events have been ar
ranged for the afternoon, and oil corners
will ha invited to tnko part. Baskets OF
lunch viii bn ono or tho main features. IL.
with a capabe committed In charge q good
tlmo Is assured to &all.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
IIcnv.1yI Fine Captain Morrow.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. June 10
Captain Morrow. Of the United States
army transport Fitzpatrick. has been
fined s72O BY the Treasury Department
for violating the law In bringing to
this port a case OF silks. laces and
other fine dress goods, marked used
household goods"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
MISS HANNA MARRIED.
Bride and Groom swnthcd In DnndnEcs,
Result OF Auto Accident.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. June 19.-Thc
wedding OF Miss Maud Vera Hanna,
daughter OF the late Joseph II. Hanna,
OF Cincinnati and Captain Horace Fair
fax Morseby Browne, Of the British
army, took place at noon to-day, In
spite Of the fact that both Of the prln--
cipals wore bandages, as the result Of
All automobile accident In Rock Creek
Park on Monday last. Mrs. Rculah
Jacobs, OF London. tho young woman's
cbaperon, who was to have given the
bride away, had not sufficiently re-
covered from her injuries to attend.
Captain Browne and his bride will re-
main In Washington until Mrs. Jacobs
is able to travel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
s9--s.Era. se7ig ~.E7.rr- Ea.fg.rt7
Eight Injured in Wreck.

SPOKANE. WASH. June 1s.-Eight men
We're injured, one probably fatally, In a
wrock OF a freight train on the Spokane and
international Railroad near Spokane Bridge
to-day. Most OF the injured were Austrian
section hands
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
SEVEN PERSONS INJURED
IN HEAD-ON COLLISION

persons were hurt. none fatally. In q
head ON collision between work-train
and a local freight on uhc. st. Louis
and San Francisco RAILROAD to-day. ten
King. engineer OF a steam shovel on
the work-train. Is the most seriously
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
Forget His Enemies.
Mt Mrs. w. A, o, COlt

Not Mrs. w, A. o. Cole.
The Mrs. w. Cole. OF No. 601 North
Street, who took an over
Is not Mrs. w. A. o. Cole, OF Church
Hnl, who asked that this announces
{ment DO made
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
SUNDAY.GCNOOL PICNIC.
children Of Monumental and st. Johns Go
'I.'..,.- ~. To Vest Point.

The Sunday schools OF ST. Johns ~
Monumental Episcopal churches united tner
forces yesterday In a most enjoyable eNcur.
sion to west Point, A special trainload OF
young people went down over the Southern
railway. returning In good order last might
without mishap OF any kind.
West Point many parties going out sailing
on the opon stretches Of water abolS the
head OF tho York River. Bathing. basket
lunch and Informal games went to make
the day n most pleasant one.