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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
BUYS WRECK SOUTHERN TRAIN
Bolt Placed on Track and Three Cars
Were Overturned.

Atlanta. Ga.-Train No. 80 on the
Southern railway. known as The South
western Limited, which left Atlanta
shortly after noon today, was wrecked
four miles north of Suwanee, Ga, about
o'clock this afternoon.
The fireman was killed instantly and
the engineer was badly scalded and
died later, both being pinned under
meath the engine after it left the track
and turned over. The mail car, bag
gage car and combination car also left
the track and turned over, rolling down
a fit en-foot embankment.
The mail clerk escaped with minor
bruises. None of the passengers were
injured.
The train was running about thirty
miles an hour on an upgrade when the
accident occurred, and il was recalled
by persons in the vicinity that just pre-
vious to the trains coming three small
boys were seen running away from the
scene. An investigation after the wreck
developed The fact that IL bolt had been
placed on the track, and the flight of
the boys leads to the belief that they
may have, in d spirit of mischief. placed
the bolt in such a position as to cause
the train to jump the track.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
COTTON is OPENING SLOWLY
Plant Well Fruited, With Large
Plant Growth.

Memphis, Tenn.-With very few ex-
ceptions the rainfall of the week was
beneficial. 1t was not sufficiently well
distributed, however, to satisfy the
needs of the plant in all sections. Parts
of South Carolina and Georgia and
few counties in Alabama and Missis-
sippi need moisture. The cotton in
Georgia and South Carolina is opening
very rapidly and some deterioration
has undoubtedly taken place. Over the
central states of the belt and The west
ern, with the exception of Southern
Texas, cotton is not opening. rapidly
and picking is merely in an incipient
stage. Extremely hot weather delayed
picking in Texas, but rains late in the
week relieved the heat and furnished
needed moisture.
There is some complaint from the
lowlands of the Mississippi river that
the stalk has made excessive growth
and that bolls are rotting, but so far no
serious injury is reported.
Weevils have appeared in more en-
larged territory in Louisiana during the
season. Planters are alarmed and some
damage is being done. In Texas except
in the eastern part of Southern Texas,
weevil injury has been slight.
The plant everywhere is well fruited,
has grown large, and is often still vig-
orous and making squares and bolls.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
A DUEL TO THE DEATH
Two Prominent TenneSSea[s In
a Fatal Fight.
ONE WAS INSTANTLY KILLED
Shooting Was the Result of a Feud,
Which 1t Is Said To Have Existed
Between the Two Men For Several

Knoxville, Tenn. Aug. PA spe.
cial to the Sentinel from Cumberland
Gap, Tenn, says:
George Britton and Frank Davis,
two prominent men of this section,
met at the Louisville and Nashville
railroad depot at Shawnee, two miles
east of here, Saturday morning at 8
O'Clock, and at once engaged in duel
to the death.
Britton was shot five times, the fifth
bullet penetrating the heart and kill
ing him instantly.
Davis received wounds in the abdo-
men, breast and shoulders and is not
expected to live through the day
The men used IA caliber pistols.
The shooting was the result of a
feud, which, it is said, has existed
between Davis and Britton for three
years
Davis came to Shawnee Saturday
morning from his home at Wheeler.
Va, and was accompanied by young
SON.
Britton was at the depot, and, it is
said, when Davis stepped from the
train Britton began shooting at Davis.
Davis Immediately returned the fire,
and the result was fatal to BrittOn.
AS both men are well-to-do and prom
inent, and have brothers who are fear
less men, it is feareI the trouble may
be continued by these brothers.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
Victim of Disease He Eouaht.

Chicago, Aug. 22.-Dr. Antonio La
gOrio, founder of the Pastcur institute
and cOnqueror of hydrophobia has
been innoculated with the disease he
has fought. The famous specialist
became infected with the hydrophobia
germ while experimenting on a rab-
bit in his laboratory here. He now
is a patient at his own institute un
der care of his assistant, DR.. G. B.
Bruno, and testing the efficacy of
his own treatment Although the dis
ease has reached an acute form, the
physician said he was not at all alarm
ed at his condition.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
TRUST QUITS KENTUCKY.
Will Establish Headquarters in
Cincinnati.

Louisville, Ky.-As result of fre-
quent night rider raids and general
lawlessness throughout Kentucky, it
was reported today that the American
Tobacco company would withdraw its
twenty-five buyers stationed throughout
the state. 1t is also reported that the
company will move their leaf tobacco
headquarters TO Cincinnati.
Along with the news that the Amer
lean Tobacco company was to with
draw from Kentucky the fact was OBJ
tanned today that the Union Tobacco
society had Incorporated under the
laws of Kentucky, with its principal
place of business at Louisville. This
society was formed few days ago, and
will include 100000 tobacco growers in
the states of Kentucky, Tennessee,
Ohio, Indiana and Wisconsin. There
is no capital stock stipulated in the in
corporation articles, but the maximum
debt that may be incurred is placed at
ST. ,000,00 The object of this union is
to pool the crops of ali its members and
to secure remunerative prices for its
production.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
WASHINGTON HAS A LEPER
City Stirred Over His Appearance
in It's Midst.

Washington.-This city is stirred to
its center today by the knowledge that
a leper walked at large through the
streets, rode in street cars, brushed
against and was brushed by hundreds
of people during the greater part of
last week. The leper is John r. Early,
aged 35, of Lynn, N. G. He is vet
eran of the Spanish war and his mission
to Washington was to get pension.
His first request when informed by the
authorities of the nature of his malady
was that his wife should not be in
formed, as the shock might kill her.
Early is confined in a tent hastily
erected by the Washington authorities
for Lis occupancy. He is under guard
day and night for fear he may try to
escape and make his way back home.
The health authorities have not deter
mined on his permanent disposition.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
ENDS LIFE IN CELL.
Woman Read Magazine Story Then
Hanqcd Herself.

Woman Read Magazine Story Then
Hanged Herself.
New York, Aug. %. Possibly, act
ing on the suggestion contained in a
magazine story which she had just
read. a young woman awaiting trial
on a charge of shoplifting commit
ted suicide in her cell in the Jeffer-
son market prison by hanging herself
to the transom of the door with
nope taken from the prison cot.
The name given by the woman at
the time of her arrest was Marion
Desmond, but it is believed this is fic-
titious Another theory advanced in
explanation of the woman's act is tnat
it was brought about through fear Of
her identity being discovered at the
trial.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
NEW RICHMOND IN FIELD.
Newspaper Man Will Run for Cover
nor of Texas

Newspaper Man Will Run for Cover
nor of Texas.
New Orleans, La, Aug. 21-A spe-
cial to the Times-Democrat from the
city of Houston, Tex, says:
Texas has a new candidate for gov
ernor, who aspires to the highest of
fee in the state without regard to
party affiliation. Scuddy Richard
son, who has served as reporter on
many southern papers, has issued for
NAL announcement of his candidacy
for chief executive on an altogether
unique platform.
with the help of God, l intend to
be governor" says Mr.. Richardson in
his announcement. Il enter the race
seemingly handicapped, cut off from
the great parties that have ruled the
land, but l shall win. as God is with
ME, and / stand for what is right"
Mr.. Richardson opposes prohibition.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
Job Offered aFiqhtlna Bob. y

Chicago, Aug PA dispatch to
the Tribune from Los Angeles, Cal.
says that Rear Admiral Rob. D. Ev-
ans, retired has been offered the
chairmanship of the Los Angeles Har-
Dor Railroad company, big coro-
poration which will practically control
the harbor of Los Angeles and San
Pedro The offer was made Friday,
but 10 reply has yet been received
from Fighting Bob"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
Forest Eire Still Raninn

Sonora, Calf Aug. 22.-The for
est fire which is raging on the Halcn-
Helchy valley continues unabated ae-
cording to reports received here The
fire is sweeping north and already
great damage has been done. A num-
Der of houses have been destroyed
and numerous head of cattle have per-
isned A surveyors party from San
Francisco, headed by E. J. Jones, is
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
Doubles Its Capital.

Atlanta, Aug. 24-The Savannah
Bank and Trust company, well
known Savannah financial, institution,
has been granted by the secretary of
state an amendment to its cnarter
permitting it to increase its capital
stock from $350,0OO to 100000. The
bank will issue at once 5 500 addi-
tional shares of stock of the par val
ue of $100, but all of which is said to
have been already subscribed for at
$3.50 per share.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
ZEPPELIN'S PLANS
To Found Institute to Study Problem
of Air Naviuation

I o Fcund institute TO STUDY -PropIem
of Air Navigation.
Friedricnshaven, Aug. 22.-Count
Zeppelin, inventor of the famous air
ship that was recently destroyed, has
announced that he intends to foun1 an
institute for the investigation and So
luton OF the problems CT air naviga~
lotion in the interest of German in
dustry, defense and science. The con-
tributions made by the public, he says,
are rOw far beyond the sum necessary
TO replace the destroyed airship and
beyond the sum he intends to accept
toward the recuperation of his private
fortune, which was spent in airship
experiments.
All of the surplus now on hand and
all further contributions will be add
cd to the endowment of the institute.
The bank at Stuttgart which is re-
ceiving the subscriptions has $500 900
deposited to Count Zeppelin's credit
and this amount is probably s250,000
less than the amount subscribed and
which will be available later.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
DahIman Opposes County option. y

Omaha, Neb.. Aug. 22-Mayor J.
C. Dahlman has announced that in
his race for the. guberr atorial nomi-
nation he will take stand against
county option" and strongly in favor
of a law providing for guarantee to
bank depositors. Dahlman declares
the county option is against the prin-
ciples of local ,self-government, which
anticipates that the purpose of organ
izing municipalities is to control af-
fairs within their corporate limits.
He5says county citizens would be able
to control churches, schools and sa-
looms alike in towns adjacent to them
with a county option law. ..--...-....-.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
Chain 10 Visit State Fair.

Atlanta, Aug. 2O.-E. w. Chain,
candidate for the presidency Of the
United States upon the prohibition
platform, and nominated recently by
the prohibition party Of the United
States, has accepted an invitation to
be present and deliver an address to
tne prohibitionists in Georgia and
Tiers at the state fair to be held in
Atlanta. on Saturday, Oct TO- iih
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
une,. L.ft Him Fortune

Rome, Ga, Aug. POT. H. Lit n
tlejohn, an aged citizen of Floyd
county, has fallen heir to a fortune.
His uncle and namesake,. T. H. Lit :
tlejohn, of Brooklyn, N, Y, has Just
died and being bachelor. has willed-
him his entire fortune, consisting Of
$50 200 in cash and two blocks Of
buildings in that city, estimated TO be
worth 500, 900. Mr.. Littlejohn Is
fifty-two years of age
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28

Scranton, Miss, Aug. 22.-War-
rants charging ten men with white
Gaping were issued Saturday by Judge
Chidsey, and Sheriff A. H Smith left
G)r the northern part of Jackson coun-
ty, where the alleged whitecaps are
said to have operated, to make ar
rests. This is said to be the first
appearance of whitecaps ik this coun-
ty. The warrants were issued on
affidavits made by the sheriff.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
FIRST CAMPAIGN GUN
Bryan Speaks 70 Big Audience
at DeS MOineS, la. @
TARIFF REFORM HIS THEME
Democratic Candidate for the Presi-
dency Is Given Quite an Ovation by
The People of Des Moines-lnform-
al Receptions, Etc.


Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. 22.-Com-
pairing the attitude of the two domi-
aant parties on the tariff question,
William j Bryan, the democratic
candidate for the presidency, at the
baseball park in this city, Friday
night, before a vast audience, fired
the first gun in the campaign. He at
tackled the republican promises of tar
iff revision, and asked if the democrat
ic party was not justified when it in
cluded in its platform the declara-
ton that the people cannot safely en-
trust the execution of this important
work with a party which is so deeply
obligated to the nightly protected in
terests as the republican party"
Justice in Taxation.
The whole aim of our party" he
said, in summarizing. lis to secure
justice in taxation. We believe that
each individual should contribute to
the support of the government in pro
portien to the benefits which ne re-
ceives under the protecting govern
ment We believe that revenue
tariff, approached gradually, accord
ing to the plan laid down in our plat
form, will equalize the burdens of tax
alton, and that the addition of an in
come tax will make taxation still
more equal. If the republican par
ty is to have the support of the people
who find pecuniary profit in the legis-
lature of the taxing power as a private
asset in their business, we ought TO
have the support Of that large major
ity of people who produce the ma
tons wealth in time of peace, protect
the nations flag in time of war, and
ask for nothing from the government
but even-handed Justice"
Held Informal Reception.
Upon his arrival in this city Mr..
Bryan and those who accompanied
him were driven in automobiles to the
Savery hotel where the democratic
candidate held an informal reception
in the lobby.
At night, escorted by the Young
Mems Bryan Club and many promi-
nent democrats, he proceeded to the
baseball park where he received n
ovation before commencing his re-
marks. Upon the conclusion of his
tariff speech, he addressed an over
flow crowd in the auditorium and en-
phasized his views regarding the cleo
ton of senators by vote of the people.
During the day Mr.. Bryan announced
that on Wednesday next, on his way
from Indianapolis to Topeka, he
would stop several hours at Salem,
H., his birthplace and deliver a
speech.
Mr.. Bryan left at 1850 O'Clock for
Chicago, where he will remain three
days and hold frequent conferences
with his campaign managers.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
BRIDE .LEAPED TO DEATH.


Threw Herself from Bismarck Tower
at Hengsdorf; Prussia:
Heingsdorf, Prussia, Aug 22.-Tne
bride of week of Professor Rudolph
Splitter, of Sternberg, threw herself
from the top of the Bismarck tower
here, falling 200 feet to the bottom
of the cliffs, upon which the tower is
built.
The couple came here - their hon.
eymoon. The woman left a note ad-
dressed to her husband, asking his
forgiveness and requesting that he
marry another woman with whom he
could be more happy. Prior to the
marriage the pair bad been engaged
for ten years. ~sf -ss~-.-.-- -~t
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
Two Killed in Auto Crash.

Minneapolis, Mimi. Aug. 20-Jonn
Gluek, wealthy Minneapolis brewer,
and his wife, were instantly killed at
Cottage Wood Lake Minnetonka, in
collision between their automobile
and a train Mrs. Edward Lebaire,
of New York city, a sister of Mrs.
Gluek. and her two-year-old daughter
received serious injuries.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
Drove Knife Into His Own Breast.

Jacksonville, Fla, Aug. 20. Oscar
Grimes, negro, in fight with Mary
O'Brien, stabbed the woman and think
ing her dead, deliberately drove the
knife into his own breast seven times,
the heart being penetrated by one of
the blows. He was hurried to nos
pital, wnere the. surgeons put three
stitches in his heart. The negro is
still living, and it is believed he will
recover.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
The oldest -Newsp aper.

The King Pao' Of Peking, China,
is the Oldest newspaper in existence.
It will soon celebrate its 50oth anni-t
yersary. There are a few journals
which were zcradled about two centu-'
ries ago. In 17O6 1.-THE Postnian'' Of
Norwich, England, was published at
a penny, "but half-penny is not re-
fused" The Nottingham journal was
cradled as The Courant in ITO.
sThe Leeds Mercury" came on the
scene in 1718, and The Newcastle
Chronicle" in 1764. Hse
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
Rrxan Fund Raised by Paper.

Chicago, Aug 22> Robert -Fwi1g
editor of the New Orleans Daily
States, visited the headquarters of the
democratic club and turned over $3.250
to the Bryan campaign fund. This
sum represented collections by Colo.
mel Ewing. through his paper, in tae
short time of eight adys.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
HAD VARIED CAREER.
Death Of George M. Brown, Prominent
MlssIsslppian.

Natchez, Miss, Aug. 21.-George !.
NJ, Brown, who, as a child seven
years old, was blown into Matches
from a nearby farm by tornado in
1S4O and who subsequently became
wealthy planter with large interests
in Louisiana and Mississippi, died at
his home in this city Thursday, aged
seventyfive years. 5t--r $500 ---.
Mr.. Brown had distinguished war
record, was confederate soldier and
later served as a member of the board
of trustees of Jefferson Military col
lege at Washington, Miss. '4 %
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28

made up my mind to lay aeide all per-
sonal considerations and listen to the
call of the party - Il will accept the
nomination when it is formally tender
ed me. . t1ce
This acceptance is contrary to my
Better judgment, yet hardly see how
how l can get away from making the
race without putting the party in
hole l regret this action. and wish
it had never happened
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28

Chicago, Aug. pa dispatch to
the Tribune from Guthrie, Okla, says
that much indignation was manifest
ed by republicans when it became
known that large picture of Taft AMI
Sherman, posted within the last few
days in lone Hall, republican state
headquarters, had been torn down.
The picture has been replaced.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
.Bryan.tc Speak in Nashville

Knoxville Tenn Aug. 22+Nation-
al democratic committeeman E. L.
Mountcastle, of Tennessee, announces
that he has been advised by National
Chairman Mack that Mr.. Bryan will
speak in Nashville on Friday, Sept.
IL. The matter of the candidates
visit to this state is in the hands of
Mr.. Mountcastle.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
Five Persons cremated -.

Marshall, N. c., Aug. 19.-MOn-.
day night the home of Wofford Tweed,
on Laurel Mountain, was destroyed
by fire and mis- wife, Mrs. Tweed
their three children and Mrs. Murrey
Gweed, the grandmother, were burned
to death and their bodies cremated
in the flames Mr.. Tweed was At
Marshall attending court when he
heard of the tragic event, and left for
mis- farm, which is located fifteen miles
from here.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
Alaska Ball Teams Tour.

Seattle; Wash. ), Aug. 22-The Fair,
banks. Alaska, baseball team has arr
rived in Seattle and will start Mon
day on a tour of the state. The first
stop will be made in Spokane and the
players will then work toward the
southern country for the winter. play
ing along the Atlantic coast next
spring and back across the country to
Seattle next fall. e
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
Electric Bolt Kills Farmer

McDonough, Ca, Aug. 19-During
lightning and rain storm Mr.. Ben
Patillo, who resides IL miles north
of McDonough, was struck by light
ming while out in his lot and instantly
killed. His son-in-law was in the lot
with him and he, too, was struck, but
he will recover from the shock. Mr..
Patillo was about forty-ive years Of
age. He was one of the substantial
farmers OF the northern part Of this
county.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
Vibrations of the Sea.

Marine seiches," or vibrations OF
the sea, are pulsations usually having
.reriods of Is to 20 minutes, though
varying in different, localities and
'they occuA. on coasts in addition TO
the waves Of short duration due to
Mind and those caused by the regular
Glib and flow of the tide. They have
bropaht out various theories A recent
study has been made by Prof Clio
yanniPlatania at Catania, Sicily, and
ae concludes that the. principal cause
is air waves OF variations OF atmos-
phefie pressure. fS seefraa s7fs1siF'sa. Y
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
Rout of su,tan,s Army.

Tangier, Aug 22-It is reported
here that the army of Add Ell AziE,
the Sultan OF Morocco, has been rout,
ed by the forces of his brother, Mu.
lai Hafid, fifty miles from Morocco
City, and the sultan made a prison
er. Another report has it that tine
sultan escaped and has taken refuge
in the French zone. s...,..-
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
Merry Widow Hat To Go.

New York, Aug 19.-Miss Isabelle
Holland and Miss Mary s.. Moore, mil
liners of Boston, were returning pas
sengers on the Kaiser Wilhelm. Botn
pass declare that the large
brimmed hat had disappeared in Paris
and that next season the popular hat
would be exceedingly small. Miss
Moore said the new hat was to the
merry widow type as pin head was
to an umbrella.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
DISPATCHES IN BRIEF
Summary Of a Weeks News Of
the World.
CULLED FOR BUSY READERS
Condensation of TeIegraphic Dispatch
es CT me Ready Perusa of Those
Too susy to Read the Longer Aa.

counts.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
Six Children crema.ed

Colfax, Wash Aug. 2f.-Six chill
dren are dead and two others are
burned so seriously that recovery Is !.
doubtful at the H w. Schultzranch.
between Colfax and Patouse, resulting
from fire that destroyed the. home.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
Many Arrests for Fraud.

Moscow, Aug. 19.-Thirty persons
have been arrested here in connection "a
with the discovery of systematic 3,
traffic in cancelled postage stamps,
six million of which have been sold =
here after being renovated In Wars
saw s.sa f,-n-yes4
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
SPEEDY RETRIBUTIoN.

Negro Indicted, Tried and Sentenced
to Death in Forty Minutes.
New Orleans, La. ; Aug. 22.-Dis
patches from Tupelo, Miss, say that
Lavelle Hayes, negro, was indicted
for murder, tried and sentenced to
death with record-breaking speed on
Friday.
4 grand jury Indictment was return
ed after thirty minutes deliberation
and later the trial jury was out ten
minutes. -
Hayes killed Will McKissack.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-28
Coast Line Buying Cars .

Baltimore, Aug. 20.-The Atlantic
Coast Line Railroad company has just
awarded to the South Baltimore Steel
Car and Foundry company contract
for SO steel under-frame box cars The
order involves an expenditure OF $780,
600. 9ssa s2s e@4-t1