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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-07-02
Bandits Get S5,OOO.oO,

Green Bay, Wis.-Two bandits en-
tered the night Office of the United
States Express company here, and at
the point of a revolver compelled the
man in charge to open the safe. They
secured $4,000.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-07-02
BIG SHOOTING EVENT BEGINS.
Preliminary Practice First Step To.

preliminary Practice First Step To-
ward Grand American Handicap
Chicago.-With preliminary prac-
tice the tenth grand American tar
get shooting competition was begun.
Unless all signs fail it will be the
greatest tournament ever held in the
United States.
The grounds of the Chicago Gun
club, on which the tournament is
held, are twelve acres in extent, and
they are equipped with five sets OF
traps facing the north. There is am
pie shelter for more than 500 contes-
tants should the weather prove stor-
my, and the appointments are equal
to anything in the world.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-07-02
Elderly nnrsnns urhn

Elderly persons who want to sleep,
although they may pride themselves
on their kind hearts, still feel that
they would like to touch off a bunch
of firecrackers that was tied to the
pig-tail of the Chinaman who invented
them.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-07-02

Chicago-Automobil are killing
Chicagoans this year at the rate OF
three persons every two weeks. In
1907 the slaughter was one person
every three weeks, according to police
statistics.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-07-02
Farmer Kills His Neiehbor.

Athens, Ga.-James F. Booth, a
well known farmer living three miles
from Statham, was shot and killed
by B. A. Body, another farmer living
a short distance from him. The diff
ficulty had its inception in a quarrel
about some COWS.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-07-02
SOLONS GATHER.
Meeting of Georgia Legislature For
Summer Term.

Summer Term.
Atlanta-The two houses of the gen.
eral assembly have convened for the
summer session Of 1909.
John M. Slaton was elected presi-
dent of the senate and John NJ. HoI-
der speaker of the house.
The race for speaker protein was
settled by the withdrawal of Hon. E.
H. McMichael of Marion, in favor OF
R. N. Hardeman, Of Jefferson. John
T. Boifeuillet was uropposed for clerk.
The work of organization will occupy
the first few days of the term.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-07-02
Masked Men Hold Up Train.

Vancouver, B. C.-Six masked men,
armed with revolvers and rifles, held
up the Canadian Pacific express, No.
81, near Ducks, searched three ex-
press cars, and failing to find anything
of value, escaped across Shushawp
lake in skiff. Just ahead of No.
81 was the St. Paul express which
had picked up 80 bars of silver bull
lion, at Revelstoke, and the authori-
ties believe this was the incentivS for
the attempt.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-07-02
Will End Lotteries.

Paris-The government has sub
mitted to the chamber of deputies a
measure to put an end to the nunfer-
GUS lotteries which are the curse OF
France. After a term of eighteen
months they will be completely pro-
hibited.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-07-02
Black Hand Slayer Convicted.

Chicago.-Joseph Bertucci, alleged
BLACK Hand slayer, was found
guilty by a jury in Judge Winde's
court after an all-night deliberation
on a verdict and sentenced to the
penitentiary.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-07-02
Cave Made Chaplain General,

Acknowledgement Clement A. Evans
announced the appointment of DR.. R.
Lin Cave as chaplain-general of the
United Confederate Veterans, to sue
ceed the late DR.. J. William Jones,
who was a wellknown Baptist divine,
of Nashville, Tenn.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-07-02
BOY PLAYS BANDIT.

Initiated Black Hand Methods-Shot
to Death by Police.
Chicago.-Rudolph Berndt, IA years
old, was killed by the police follow
ing an attempt on his part to initiate
BLACK Hand" methods and get money
by means of threatening letters.
He was shot on lonely street cor
ner just after he had seized a package
supposed to contain $4,000.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-07-02
ASSAULTED YOUNG GIRL.
Outrage Committed by Negro Upon
White Girl in Atlanta

Outrage Committed by Negro Upon
White Girl in Atlanta.
Atlanta-The city has been greatly
shocked and outraged over the bru-
tai assault made by a negro on Miss
Maggie McDermott, a pretty young
girl of about II years. The young
lady was returning home about dusk
when she was attacked by the ne
gro, dragged into some bushes and
outraged.
For many hours the black brute
kept the girl at his mercy.
A searching party with bloOdhounds
began pursuit of the negro.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-07-02
Cotton Convention.

Monte Ne, Ark.-The National Cot
ton Convention met here with every
cotton growing state represented. The
convention will consider important
questions regarding the cotton crop.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-07-02
FAMILY TRAGEDY.
Man Crushed Wife's Skull, Then Shot
Himself at Toccoa. Ga,

Himself at Toccoa, Ga.
Toccoa, Ga.-James w. Price, aged
55. struck his wife on the head with
an AK and crushed her skull. He
then borrowed a pistol from a neigh
Dor on the pretext of shooting a mad
dog and went into the woods about
200 yeards from his home and shot
himself in the head He has been i'll
for some time, and it is supposed
his mind was unbalanced. Both are
not expected to live.
Price is one of the oldest residents
of this city and has a large family.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-07-02
Fell TO His Death,

Columbus, Ga.-James Cummings,
aged IS years, prominent citizen OF
Mechanicsville, Ala, had the mis-
fortune to fall from the steps OF his
home, breaking his neck and dying in
stantly.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-07-02

GAIN are the Stars
and Stripes, the ma
tional emblem of
American liberty, JUS
tice and independ-
ence raised on high.
Again the lavish an%
vivid display of tie
n a tt on al colors
q W a k ems recollec-
tions of our coun-
try' StruggleS-Of
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-07-02
Dutv on Lumber,

Washington senate, in spite o.
the fight made to put lumber on the
Tree list IN the revision of the tariff.
has placed duty of $1.50 per 1000
feet upon it. The lumber duty was
backed by many Democrats.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-07-02
Killed hX Linhtninn.

Bayou Natchez, La.-During a Sc
we're electrical storm here, Martin
Falson and his wife were struck by
lightning. The woman was instantly
killed and the man fatally wounded.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-07-02
Killed hv Linhtninn.

Wellington, Ala.-Timm Rudd,
farmer, living near here, was struck
by lightning and instantly killed. His
raineoat was incinerated.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-07-02
BROWN INDUCTED
State Of Georgia Has New
Executive Head.
SUCCEEDS HOKE SMITH

Governor Brown Was Chosen as the
Democratic Candidate at the Pri-
maries, Defeating Smith, Who
Sought Endorsement Second Term.
Atlanta, Ga.-With quiet, simple
ceremonies befitting the unOstenta-
tious nature of the man Joseph M.
Brown was inducted into office as gov
ernor of the State of Georgia. In
carrying out his intention to have an
Inauguration of the simplest kind con-
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-07-02
Father Buckley browns.

St. Augustine, Fla.-Rev. Father
Buckley assistant rector of the catne-
dral in this city, was drowned At
South Bend while in surf-bathing.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-07-02
First Bale of Texas Cotton.

San Antonio, Texas-The first bale
of this years cotton crop of Texas
has been shipped from Falfurias to
Houston.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-27

Spokane, Wash, Aug. 26.-1nd1ca-
tions are that many of the 100000
men and women who were not lucky
in Uncle Sans lottery for Indian
lands in the Flathead, Occur d'Alene
and Spokane reservations the fore
part Of this month, will sit in the
big jackpot for homesteads in North
Dakota and South Dakota, where the
Cheyenne River and Standing Rock
reservation will be opened next Oc'
tober. The total acreage is 2,237, 7,040,
of which 217,360 acres are in North
Dakota. Part of the land has been
reserved for school purposes and al
lotments to Indians.
James w. Witten, who conducted
the openings in Montana, Idaho and
Washington, announced in Spokane
today that applications for registra-
ton may be fled at Aberdeen,
Pierre, Lennon, Lebau and MO-
bridge, S. D., and Bismarck, N. D.,
beginning October 4 and continuing
until midnight October %. Registry
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-27
RlRI0N TELLS OF CONDITIONS
AS THEY EXIST IN China TOWNS
rre az >crv WITH POPULATION AND SUBURBAN
crrv or OVER TEN MiLLloN-sAYs BosssM IS RAMPANT IN
INTERIOR VILLAGES REFo RIM LONG WAY OF IS HIS oP'N'
.as%.&#$ ..&%#9 go =%~$ III %..'-> y

sionaries have ever dared to go with
out escort. His party wasN escorted
by military force. It, was in the
interior Prof. Burton found q won
derful Chinese city with a population
Of 800, 900 and a Suburban" popula-
tion Of 10, 900 900. In regard to the
situation In China Prot. Brton said:
\ "China Is making tremendous ef-
forts to meet modern conditions and
has tremendous task before her,
but she will succeed. Her greatest
need is leadership and another weak
ness Is what Is known as q squeeze,
or the farming out Of political pa
tronage, which exists everywhere
and which is SO deep-seated that It
will take centuries to eradicate. AS
for India, England will never leave
that country, although the uprisings
I and restlessness still exist. =
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-27
CONTINUED on page eight.)
DISAPPOINTED ONES IN west
TURN TO NORTH DAKOTA Land
THOSE WHO FAILED TO ALLoTMENTs IN WESTERN OPEN
lNos WILL TURN ATTENTIONS TO STANDING ROCK
AND CHEYENNE REsERvATIo Ms - MANY RETURNING FROM
EXPOSITION REGISTER AT BISMARCK THIS FALL

must be made in person and the ap-
plications sent to Aberdeen, where
the drawing will take place the last
week in October. The land is sub
ject to filing and entry on and after
April I, 1910.
John L. Brownell, formerly Of Chi
cago, who has filed without success
at every opening following the rush
to Oklahoma, remarked when the
foregoing was given out by Judge
Witten:
"Win or lose, those who sit in
may be sure of a square deal, with
no marked cards or pasteboards un'
der the table and no tipping off OF
hands. The losers will know more
about geography and the laws OF
chance, the railroads will pocket
large sums of money, the notaries
public will wax fat and your Uncle
Sam will be rid of lot of land
which will soon blossom like the
proverbial rose, offering homes for
thousands of sturdy Americans who
are not afraid to take a chance
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-27

Chicago, Aug. 26.-Prof. Ernest De-
witt Burton, who a year ago last
month left under a commission from
the University Of Chicago 70 make nal e 2
study Of educational conditions IN
China and other Oriental countries
arrived in Chicago yesterday after-
noon from the Pacific coast, thus
pleting in about thirteen months q
Journey around the world. MI. Bur
ton was accompanied by his wife
and daughter and his secretary
Horace q. Reed. Prof. Thomas 9.
Chamberlain, who with his son, Or.
II. r Chamberlain, was joint COM
missioner with Mr.. Burton In the IN.
yestigation, is now on his way from
Europe and is expected In Chicago in
few days.
Mr.. Burton and his party entered
the depths Of China, where no mis-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-27
PEACE REIGNS SUPREME in THE
NATIONAL CONSERVATION CON.
PlNcHoT OPENS Meeting TND BALLNGER OVER A HUNDRED
WORKING OUT IRRIGATION PROJECT = MANY
INTERESTING TALKS ARE N ABE BY THE DELEeATEs THAT
PRESENT.

Seattle, Aug. 26.-The National
Conservative Congress which it had
been predicted would witness a con-
troyersey between Chief Forester
Pinchot and Secretary Ballinger,
opened pleasantly in the Alaska-Yu-
kon-Pacific exhibition auditorium to-
day with Pinchot on the platform ap-
plauding a peace declaration and
Ballinger in the Kittitas hills 125
miles away studying an irrigation
project. The fact that charges af-
fecting the administration of public
lands are being investigated by the
President Taft inclines radirals in
the congress to adopt a Pacific atti.
tude.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-27

Denver, Aug. 26.-Presidapt Roose-
velt's famous "remsen referee board
of consulting scientific experts" was
endorsed by the convention OF the
Association of State and National
Food and Dairy departments today
after a fight fight in which the
term "Medicated Garbage" was used
The association approved of the use
of benzoate of soda as food pre-
servative.
. The resolution adopted by vote
of 81 to 47 follows: "That this as
sociation endorse the report OF the
referee board of consulting scientific
experts appointed oy Secretary OF
Agriculture Wilson at the direction
of, President Roosevelt pom the use OF
benzoate ar soda in food products. :
The delegation from the United
States Department of Agriculture
voted eyes" Secretary Wilson was
an attentive spectator but was not a
delegate. : ,
A committee headed by DR.. Floyd
W. Robinson of Lansing, Mich
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-27

which had been appointed to investi-
gate Remsen board, previously had
reported adversely to the boards
findings, declaring benzoate promot-
ed "The practice of concealing in
sanitary methods" and calling upon
President Taft to institute another
investigation on Broader lines"
The association adopted the follow
ing resolutions:
THAT more drastic law relative to
labelling of oleomargarine be passed
by congress.
"That congress be asked not to re-
duce the tax on colored oleomargar-
inc.
That the association eliminate any
discussion of what is whiskey pend
ing a settlement OF that question at
Washington.
The association will adjourn to-
morrow after the election of officers.
Geo. F. Landers, of Albany, N. Y, is
considered as probably the next
president to succeed J. O. Emery, OF
Wisconsin.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-27

New York, Aug. 26.-The state of
Mr.. Harriman's health continued to
be the principal topic of interest to
Wall Street today. There was little
or no definite news to be had and
in it's absence, pessimistic rumors of
varied character held forth and set
the Hartman and allied stocks spin
ming downward. The slaughter Of
prices was attended by usual list Of
Dead" and wounded" on the spec
ulative field at the close Of the
days business which aggregated
more than 1900, 900 shares. Many
pyramid accounts had evaporated in
to air and the clerical forces of most
brokers houses were kept working
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-27

long into the night issuing calls for
additional margins. Since early in
July it has been a Hartman or Zone
man" market although his friends
and associates freqently have declar-
ed that the recent rise in Union and
Southern Pacific was without his
consent or conievance. Todays pes
simistic gossip therefore quickly ac-
quired strength sufficient to give en-
tire market convulsion downward.
The days losses in the general list
ranged from 71k points in U. P. to
four points in the preferred, 5M in
Southern Pacific, Az in Reading, 3A
in New York Central and 2k in
United States Steel.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-27

New York, Aug. 26.-Representa'
tive VIM. S. Bennett in a letter to
the secretary of war made public
here today, charges the purchasing
department of the canal commission
with gross extravigance and favorit-
ism in connection with the purchase
of paint used for barges, and other
vessels engaged in canal work. His
letter is only the opening gun in a
campaign which he hopes may re-
suit In the establishment Of CEN
trail purchasing bureau for the gov
ernment.
"It is remarkable to assume" the
letter concludes ..tthat a purchasing
department which has bought nearly
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-27
HUBERT latham NOW HOLDS ALL
RECORDS IN AVIATION Matters
SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT YESTERDAY AFTER HAV
ING SUFFERED sETBAcks DESCEND
ED GASOLINE BECOME EMPTY
\

Rheims, Aug. 26.-Hubert Latham,
the French aviator, today took glor-
ious revenge for the hard luck which
he experienced in his recent tenpts
to cross the English channel and his
indefatigable but hitherto unsuccess-
full efforts to accomplish some not
able achievement during the present
meeting by establishing new
worlds record for the distance 154
kilometers, $50 metres or SS.SS miles.
Latham covered fifteen lao; or $50
kilometers in hours, 13 minutes,
9 seconds and the full, distance in 2
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-27
CHARGES GRAFT IN PURCHASING
DEPARTMENT OF IS1HMIAN Canal
,eunE7r sAvs There IS A CHANCE MANY OF THE
e,,RcHAs,Ne Observation-Disclosures CENTRAL PURcHAs-
ING DEPARTMENT As SOLUTION OF THE QUESTION WHICH
WAS BROUGHT

fourteen times as much Of an article
as was necessary under the circum'
stances where apparently it could
not be used, is engaged in other sim
liar and possibly larger transactions
In a supplementary statement to-
night Mr.. Bennett says: "The con-
tract system in all government de-
partments is subject to criticism.
There should be a central purchas-
ing bureau for the United States
government and then the possibility
of graft would be reduced to moth
ing. have information Of pecul
iarities not alone about paint IN con-
nection with purchasing department
of canal commission but about ce'
ment and other materials.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-27
/ D |: Il BASEBALL A; i
/ !. PLAYER IS KILLED
LIGHTNING FLASH CONNECTED
WITH SPIKES IN SHOE 1.-TWO
OTHERS KNOCKED DOWN BY
THE SHOCK AND SPECTATORS
h NEARLY IN PANIC.
(By Associated Press.)

Atlantic City,. N. j., Aug. 26.-1n
sfull view of nearly 10000 persons
William Bedford, colored, Of Cairo,
Ill.,, second baseman of the Cuban
Giants baseball team, was instantly
killed by lightning at Atlantic City
during. a practice before the game
with Atlantic City.
3S The bolt struck the ground close
10 the colored bail player and ran
through the spikes of his shoes into
n. ~
Ills body. - ~ J..
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-27

E. P. Libby, Of Clarkston, Wash
ington, president of the Washington
conservation association in calling
the congress to order pointed out
that the congress is not held for ex-
plotting any policies of any set of
Washington officials. Pinchot was
one of the leaders in the applause
that greeted the chairman's declara-
tion of peace.
John Barrett, director of the Inter-
national Bureau of American Re-
publics presided at the afternoon ses-
sion which was given over to SYM
postum of an address on What con-
servation is doing in Mysta.'
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-27
COURT REFUSED TO HOLD WITNESS
IN PITISbuRG PEONAGE CASES

Pressed Steel Car company's attorney
titled that he was made to work
against his will, but this was pre-.
vented by the Astru-Hungarian con-
sui attorney and assistant federal
district attorney. All testimony was
taken today in the form Of af1idavits.
~ tContinued on page 3D.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-27

Pittsburg, Aug. 26. The first testi.
mony offered in the federal govern
ment investigation into the charges
of peonage against officials of the
Pressed Steel Car company whose
$500 employees are on strike, in
which it is alleged force was used to
compel imported, workingmen ga to
work, developed late today. The
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-27

hours, IS minutes, seconds and
which also are worlds record flight
being at the rate OF about 6S19 kill
ometers an hour as compared with
531k made by Wright at Lemans snd
a fraction under fifty made by Paul
han yesterday. Except for the one
lap speed records maze by Bleriot
and Curtiss, this week and Paulhan's
time record in the air Latham now
holds every record for dista1 ce and
only when the gas )line tank was
empty.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-27

During the recent epidemic Of ty-
proid fever in Madrid the discovery
was made that it was customary Al
some of the hospitals to give to, The
poor the remnants :of the dishes Seas
en- by the patients. !. ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-27
YOSEMITE VALLEY 4! 1! Y !. !.
SWEPT Bk FIRE: !
FLAMES ARE DOING MUCH DAM
AGE AND ARTILLERY GUARD
CALLED OUT, BUT UNABLE TO
DO ANYTHING TOWARDS CHECK
ING SPREAD or FIRE. y j. I#
(By Associated Press.)

Yosemite, Cal, Aug. f26.-Fire 70
night swept through the western part
Of Yosemite Valley, doing much dam
age. The artillery guard was asked
for assistance but after hours Of fight
ing had been unable to stop the
spread OF the flames. " :.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-27

Arden, N. Y, Aug. 26.-Whatever
the actual prognosis for Harriman's
recovery it is evident that his family
has determined that he shall make
no further sacrifices of vitality in. the
effort to reassure the public and
buoy up the stock market. No arm
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-27
NO REPORTS 0bIAINAbLE HTO
!. HARRIMANS PHYSICAL CONDITION
IS ABSOLUTELY CUT OFF FROM THE WORLD EVEN TELE
PHONE COMMUNICATION DENIED THE RAILROAD mAeNATE
THE ENTIRE FAMILY Is NOW BEDSIDE OF MR.
@

ed guards patrol his estate, but for
all effective purposes of human inter
course, his isolation on his mountain
top is as absolute as any devised for
an eastern potentate. Except the Sc
lected few, of. his own immediate en-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-27
STOCKS TAKE A TUMBLE
AS RESULT Of PESSI- !. /. !.
MYSTIC REPORTS VIEWS
lone Man" Market Goes to Smash
When Bad Reports Come In

WERE WHEN STOCKS
CLERKS WORK WELL INTO T HE NIGHT MAKING CALLS
- TOOK HARDEST
ENTIRE
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-27
.BlNzOAIE OF. .S0D|AI:|N0T \ ! | =.
ADANGEROUS PRESERVA.
TIVE SAYS THE EXPERTS
Pure Food Experts Have Lively Time
at Denver, Colo.

AssoctAr,on ENDORSES REPORT BY COMMITTEE AP
POINTED AT THE lNsTiGAToN OF PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
is CARRIED ~ VERY Small MARGIN PASSED MANY REso-
LUTIoNs.