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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.


Nashville, Tenn.-The marriage OF
Miss Mary Hoss, only daughter OF
Bishop E. E. Hoss, of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, south, to John Nc
Curdy Headman, a civil engineer Of
Philadelphia, took place here. Bish-
op Hoss, although weak from his re-
cent severe illness, performed the GER
ernony.
Boston-George A. Metcalf. re-
tired inventor, of Maldsn, Mass, has
invented a new style or afrship, which
he calls ''The Flying Auto" 1t is
said that the machine can do stunts
in the air like bird.
Spartanburg, S. C.-Ccl. S. T. Poin-
ier, aged 73 years, died. He had
been in public life for many years,
being at the time of his death post
master here, which Office he held for
twelve pears.
brownsville. Cattle negro who
killed Sheriff Langston, of Leon coun-
ty, Florida, was arrested at Collidgc.
For q week dogs and men have been
hunting him in this section Of the state
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
FT. WORTH FIRE SWEEP
800 FAMILIES hoMeAEss AAAD
$A5eo, 900 PROPERTY DEsT%0NMD
BY FIRE AT FT. WORTH, TEX.

Fort Worth, Tex, April 5.--Stas4Apa
In a barn, presumably trom q caso
lessly thrown cigarefse. hre Aestpep-
ed property in the southern reraaOs
of Fort Worth, CONSERVATORY esd
mated in value 30 the extent OF TIVE
and half million dosEars, caused the
death of one person, j. J.yNewton, cd
Krum, Texas, and rendered severxl
thousand persons homeless.
The fire originated In the eehtsr OF
a fashionable residence district, and
famed by a stiff wind. was beyond
control within fifteen minutes after
it was discovered. ..,
Spreading to the south, It burned
its way through thirtytwo btocks add
continued until it had swept threugh
the yards of the Texas and pactAs
railroad, destroying the rai5ReRA band.
tngs and large aaao1Ht ,ef rolling
stock. where the Ere practtcailF SNSr.
ed itself out when nothsSk tvrthsr
remained in the pathway of uha
flames. SKA 4.s..J
Three church buildings, the Bread.
way Baptist and Presbyterian and the
Swedish chapel were among the
buildings destroyed, as was the Pres
byterian sanitartum. TAe pataaats
of the latter institution were Kii re-
moved in safety. s
The Texas and PaciAc TailreaA sui.
ferred the largest indtEt4naI losd.
Fourteen locomotives were reduced D
twisted masses OF steel and iron. ana
several hundred box cars besides tAs
round house and other buildfnRB Of tao
road were destroyed. s.ss,
Texas & Pacific oAicsals asSanate
the losses of the road al FESHU6A
while the damage b the oAnatM preD
erty is estimated at sad0, $50.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
Woman nn rtiai q. =.

Lyons, N. with the execution
of Mrs. Mary Farmer fresh In the
mind of every one, the case OF Mrs.
Georgia E. Sampson, aecased ee sbeot.
ing to death her husband. H&ry
Sampson, on Nov. /, 1905, was caiaed
for trial .
Almost every one in Wayne eounAe
is acquainted with either the. 6Amp-
son family or with the .Ailyn famtix,
to which Mrs. Sampson belongs by
birth. The prominence df the tNs
families-Akarry Sampson;s uncle was
the late Rear Admiral William r.
Sampson, who commanded the feet
at Santiago, while the A9lyns are
among the wealthy folks OF this par1
of the state-has made the alleged
murder the principal topic Of ccnvsr.
satton.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
Champion Travers Sails.

New York.-Sailing on the Caledo-
MIA for Scotland was Jerome D. Trav-
ers, amateur golf champion of the
United States, who is going abroad
to test his skill against the best Brit
ish players of the royal game" on
the historic links of Scotland and
England.
Travefs is entered in the British
amateur championships, which will
begin at Muirfield on May "a, and
will practice on the British links be-
fore the championship games begin.
He is modest in his hopes Of success
abroad
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
MOB THWARTED
BRAVE WOMAN SAVES TWO MEN
FROM BEING LYNCHED FOR
SHOOTING MARSHAL CARA
WAY.

Chillicothe, Mo-, Mar 31.-The in
tervention Of Mrs. James Wood, wife
Of farmer living south of Japesport,
prevented the lynching of two men
accused of shooting and mortally
wounding Marshal Carraway at James
pert. The men had been surrounded
and wounded by posse of farmers.
A rope had been procured and the
posse was about to hang the prison
ers when Mrs. Wood interfered.
She pleaded with the leader to per-
NIT the law to take it's course. Her
plea prevented the lynching. The
wounded men were taken to the Jail
at Gallatin, the seat of Daviess county.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
Costly Fire at Norfolk.

Norfolk, Va.-Fire swept away an
entire square of Pine Beach, causing
heavy damage. More than a score of
small buildings were destroyed.
The scene of the fire is in a area
occupied by scores of small hotels and
amusement places on the outside of
the Jamestown exposition grounds and
Is adjacent to the new terminal of
the H H. Rogers Virginian railway
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
James &. Whitman. Jr.. Killed.

Atlanta.-Within less than thirty
seconds after bidding goodbye to the
young lady he had been visiting,
young James R. Whitman, Jr., was
horribly mangled and almost instantly
killed by street car which he was
attempting to board Immediately in
front of her residence.
The young man was the son of J.
R. Whitman, manager of the Cotton
States Betting and Supply Company.
He was associated in business. with
has father, holding a responsible po-
sition with the betting and supply
company. He was a member of the
Olympian Athletic Club.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
CONDENSED NEWS ITEMS.

Leavenwotth, Kan.-The military
prison at Fort Leavenworth was de-
stroyed by fire. The prisoners were
removed from the cell houses under q
heavy guard of United States troops
and confined in stockade.
New Orleans.-Editor Henry Wat
terson, of the Louisville Courier
Journal, left with Mrs. Watterson foI
Louisville, after spending some days
in New Orleans.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
Missionary Congress Opens.

Toronto.-Many Americans promi-
-nent in chuxch work and interested
IN the missionary movement from the
lay side are in this city attending the
Canadian national missionary con-
gress.
Among the Americans taking part
in the congress, which is interdenom-
national, are Silas McBee, editor Of
the Churchman; D. F. Wilber, United
States consul general at Halifax; l..
H. Severance of Cleveland, Robert E.
Speer, ]. Lowell Murray and J. Camp
bell White.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
"smiIe Makers Meet in New York

New York Looking on the bright
side Of things" is the speciality of the
members of the Optimists' club, who
held their first annual dinner in this
city. The smile makers" as the Op-
timists call themselves, have a long
roll of distinguished members, mary
Of whom attended the dinner. Their
honorary president is Andrew Carne-
gle, and the "Star Spangled Scotch
man" presided at the dinner.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
Oldest City Celebrates.

st. Augustine, Fla.-This ancient
city, the first place in the United
STATES inhabited by whites, enjoys a
three days celebration of the ami
versary of its founding. The jubilee
commentaries the landing of Ponce
de Leon, the famous seeker for the
fabulous fountain of youtH, in 1913,
the founding of the city i'll 1866 and
the various changes of flags which ST.
Augustine has seen.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09

Soldier Shot Self When Intoxicated.
Atlanta.-Ordered from the ranks of
his company, charged with being in.
toxicated during dress parade, Private
George B. Chaddock, of Company D,
Seventeenth Infantry, shot and NOR
tally wounded himself in his quarters
at Fort Mcpherson. The shot took
effect in the left breast, just above
the heart, and within less than four
hours death resulted.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
Admiral cervera Dead.

Puerto Real, Spain Admiral Pas
caul Cervera, who commanded the
Spanish feet in the battle of Santiago
Cuba, died here.
Admiral Cevera was retired fro4
the active list of the Spanish navy or
December IA last, at bis own request
on account of failing health. He suf
tered from an affection of the heart
Admiral Cervera was born on FHbru
ary Is, 1889.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS.

Jasper, Ga.-Freeman Callahan was
shot and killed by Will Hendrix. The
row and killing occurred In Gordon
county. The trouble seemed 10 have
commenced at Callahan's home about
one of Callahan's shters.
Savannah, Ga.-J. L. Harrison, of
Atlanta, is at the Parkview santa,
rum here suffering from serious
wounds received when he was. struck
by Seaboard Air Line train at SEQ
tia, s. c. He may die.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
Shot wife; Tried to Kill Self.

Augusta, Ga.-Samuel Edison, aged
So, shot in the breast and dangerous
ly wounded his wife, Mary Edison
He then turned his pistol upon him
self, one ball going through his lungs
Eftlson is fatally hurt. His wife may
recover. The shooting occurred dur
ing quarrel following an accusation
by Edison against his wife of infdeli-
%u
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
Steel Trust Beaten by Rival.

pittsburg, Pa.-Beating the United
States Steel Corporation, which. 1t is
said, had been intending to secure
the property, deal was closed by
independent steel concerns for 100000
acres of the Pittsburg coking coal, ly-
ing in Greene, Fayette and Washing
con counties, Pennsylvania, at the
price Of s50,o00,00O. The property
purchased, and on which the first
payment was made to representatives
Of the owner, was held by ]. v.
Thompson, of Uniontown, Pa, and his
associates.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
Plano Players cramp Feared

New York.-The fear that the
stroke of piano players cramp,"
which had caused him to cut short his
concert tour in this country, might dis
able him for the remainder of his
life, was expressed by Ignace Jan
Paderewski, the noted pianist, at his
departure for Europe on the Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
FIaht over Protested ch.ek.

Hazlehurst, CA. L. and Eugene
Williams, two brothers of the firm OF
Jarman & Williams, were shot down
on the streets here by v. +. Showers,
formerly Of Conyers, Ga. ~
1t is claimed that Showers had Civ.
en- the firm check which had been
protested, and Eugene demanded the
money from him, which resulted IN
a fight
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
7s Fertilizer Companies consoIidat

rs Fertilizer Companies Consolidate.
New York-It was announced that
efforts which have been under way
for. several months to consolidate
about seventy-five Independent ferti.
Mzer companies in the Gouth into a
25O,00e.00O corporation, have been vir-
tually completed, and it is expected
that articles of incorporation will be
dled at Albany shortly.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
rax eatherers Shot to Death.

Ell Paso, Tex.-Rebellious at the at
tempt of the authorities to collect
taxes and confscate property, the
Temposachi Indians, in the state OF
Chihuahua, broke into open warfare,
killing several tax officials, terroriz-
ing the town of San Andreas, and cut
ting the telegraph wires.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
Southern. Life Sold to

Fayetteville, n. C.-The jefferson
Standard Life Insurance Company, Of
Raleigh, N. c., purchased the business
of the Southern Life Insurance Com
pany. The Jefferson company, of
which Joseph G. Brown is president,
it is announced, will protect the poll
cyhoiders of the Southern, and will
reinsure them. The reinsurance
agreement was approved by James R.
Young, insurance commissioner of
North Carolina.
The amount of insurance transferr-
ed is said to be about S4,SO0,000.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
z5 More Saloons 70 Close.

dianapolis.-Three Indiana coun-
ties - Bartholomew, Vermilion and
ennings-Voted dry" in county op-
ton lections, making the total of
counties from which the saloons have
been ousted under the option law for
ty-one. Seventy-fve saloons will be
closed
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
Killed Over Rent.

Cullman, Ala.-Scott Ingram was
shot and instantly killed by Andy B..
Lloyd. Lloyd was a tenant of In
gram, and Ingram had gene to
Lloyd's place to see about some rent.
Bird shot were used and fully a hun
dred entered Ingram's body. Both
men were well known.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
GriswoId Kills Self.

Washington.-Henr A Griswold,
formerly president of the AnacOstia
and Potomac Railroad Company, now
a part of the Washington Electric
Railway and Power Company, killed
himself with a shotgun He was a
wealthy real estate broker, and be-
lOnged to prominent family at
Weatherfeld, Conn
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
Charles Barrett Will Resign.

Atlanta.-Charles S. Barrett, ma.
tional president Ct the Farmers On
ion, with membership of 100000
bona fide farmers scattered through
out America, will not permit his name
to be used again for that Office at the
next convention of the order.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09

Thomas J. Hunt Dies at Columbus.
Columbus, Ga-Thomas J. Hunt, go
years old, confederate veteran, and
well known in Georgia and Alabama,
died from ptomaine poisoning.
Mr. Hunt was the district manager
Of the Virginia. Carolina Chemical
Company.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
Mexico Wants pIaz to Remain.

Mexico City, April 2.-Delegates
came from all parts of the republic
Of Mexico to express to President
Porfrio Diaz their loyalty to his ad-
nninistraion and to request him not
to give up the presidential Office at
the close of his present term.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
cIuhwomen in Convention.

San Antonio, Tex.-Leaders of the
clubwomen of the United States, as
sembled from every section of the
country to attend the council meeting
Clubs
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09
Indian Norman Kills Dentist

Ardmore, Okla.-William A. Ader,
a dentist, was shot four times by Har-
riet Pace, a fullblooded Chickasaw
Indian, at Madill, Okla. She alleges
that Alder attacked her and that she
fired in self defense
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-04-09

Concord, N. H.-George H. Moses,
who has been selected by President
Taft to be United States minister to
Greece and Montenegro, is managing
editor of The Concord Evening Moni-
tor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-17
Children Cry
FOR fLETCHER'S
9 a . RIA

Pension For General Lees Widow.
On motion OF Senator Daniel. of vir.
ginia. the omnibus pension bill passed
by the senate was amended to provide
a pension Of $50 a month to Ellen B.
Lee. widow OF the late Brigadier Gen.
eral Fitzhugh Lee. United States army.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-17
A CONFEDERATION.


For months Snow Hill citizens have
seen in these columns enthusiastic praise
of Doan' Kidney Pills by Snow Hill resi-
dents. Would these prominent people
recommend remedy thathad not proven
reliable? Would they confirm their
statements after years had elapsed if
personal experience had not shown the
remedy to be worthy of endorsement?
No stronger proof of merit can be had
than cures that have stood the test OF
time. The following statement should
carry conviction to the mind of every
Snow Hill reader.
w. A. Britton, Cove Street, Crisfield,
Nd, says: 81 am just as willing to
praise Doan's Kidney Pills at this time
as was five years ago and l gladly
confirm the public statement ! made in
their favor. l have never known of a
remedy that gives such prompt and
effective results as Doan's Kidney Pills.
They cured me of severe case of kid
ney complaint and backache and have
had but little trouble SINCE"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for United States.
Remember the name-Doan's, and
take no other.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-17
THE MYSTERY OF MARS.
Old but unsolved Problem, 10 There
Animal Life on the PIanet7


Animal Life on the Planet7
With planet so old as Mars and 50
far along In the process OF life ex-
tinctlon the conditions OF life would be
severe, and only highly intellectual
and scientifically developed race could
endure and master them. The engi-
neering skill and constructive capacity
TO control the annual floods from the
poles. store the waters and build the
thousands OF miles OF huge canals
would require scientific knowledge be-
yond that possessed by us at the pres.
ent time and financial resources In ex-
cess of those we have yet accumulat-
ed. The nation that finds the digging
of little ditch at Panama so great a
task would I've helpless In the face OF
such problem as these thousands OF
miles Of Marian canals, II. indeed, ca
nails they be. Yet, In view OF the
greater life age of Mars. such higher
intelligence would be natural In the
regular process of development. as
Stunning that II has ever been the abode
of intellectual life.
Scientists are In the main In a re-
ceptive state on this subject. They
are not ready to admit that the exist
ence of life on that planet has been
proved. They do not deny II, but call
for greater proof than plausible the
DRY. Among others than scientists
there is in the main disposition not
to accept the Marian human life
theory or the theory of life on any OF
the thousands of spheres that wheel
and glisten In illimitable space. They
seem to think that such theory con.
fiicts with religion and dwarfs man
and his importance in the scheme Of
creation.
This seems to be very narrow view
to take, since 1t appears to set bounds
upon the infinite power and creative
desires of the Almighty, whose great
scheme OF mortal and immortal life is
not necessarily confined to single
planet or the few billions Of human
beings who are born and die upon IL.
As to dwarfing the Importance of man.
n few billions more added to the bill
lions on earth would make little differ.
cree. Man is at best small and In.
significant creature, but IL all embrac-
ing wisdom. power and love takes So
licitous not, of him It would be limit
ing those infinite qualities to say that
one planet must be his abiding place.
Therefore the question Of human In
telligence on Mars or any other planet
Of the solar system or the other great
systems In remote space should be
purely and simply n scientific one, to
be accepted as true only when proved,
but not to be rejected through senti-
ment or for any other reason whatever
except lack 81 proof.-St. Louis Star.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-17

Husband Fired Through Window at
Womans Admlrer.

woman y AontTeF.
Altoona. Pa, July 15.-Frank 4. Nc
Millen, aged thirty-one years shot and
instantly killed his wife, aged twenty
three years. at their home in Green
wood. suburb OF Altoona. with one
OF fusillade of shots directed at VIII
liam E. Mcdowell. said to have been
the woman's admirer. Mcdowell made
his escape.
McMillen. who has baen employed
at night as a railroad car inspector.
had long suspected his wife. Instead
Of going to work he remained in the
neighborhood OF his home. Near mid
night he went to the house and. peer
ing through window. saw Mcdowell
and the woman In the parlor. He fired
through the window at Mcdowell, and
when the man ran toward the rear
door he fred again through the win
dow.
The woman was hit by one of the
bullets fred through the window and
was dead when MoMillen entered the
house.
The coroner's Jury viewed the body
Of Mrs. McMillen and held her hus-
band for court. Mcdowell was released
on $500 bail to appear as witness at
the trial
McMillen is overwhelmed with grief
over the death OF his wife. protesting
his love for her to everybody admitted
TO see him.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-17

reluctance at parting with his chan
cellor. and subscribing himself, Your
Grateful Sovereign"
The political aspects of the change
are important. Prince Won Beulow is
the first German chancellor who has
been compelled to leave Office because
OF an adverse parliamentary majority.
The change is regarded by the Liber-
ais as long step towards ministerial
responsibility to the reichstag. 1t was
brought about, oddly enough. by the
Conservatives and Clericals. parties
opposed in principle to an absolute
parliamentary system. The chancellor
could have remained In Office had he
accepted the coalitions finance bill,
with the direct legacy duties eliminat.
cd, but he chose rather to retire.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-17
Five More Tetanus Deaths.

Chicago July 15.--Five more deaths
due to tetanus as a result the
Fourth Of July celebration - re-
ported throughout the country Tues-
day. This brings the total deaths due
to the observation Of Independence
Dag from all causes ND to ia.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-17
BIG COKE MERGER
Deal In Pennsylvania That Involves
100000, 900.

Pittsburg. July 15.-All details OF
the s60.O0O.000 coke merger to include
every independent coke-producing con-
Germ in the Connellsville district has
been worked out. The merger likely
will be completed this week. following
the return of John w. Boileau and
Charles Mcknight from Uniontown.
where they conferred with a number
OF the producers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-17
Family May Have Anthrax.

ogdensburg. N. Y, July Is. = The
family of George Edwards Prescott. of
Ontario. near here. are all down with
an illness believed to be anthrax Pres.
colt recently lost three cows by an
thrax and in caring for them devel
oped all the symptoms himself. Now
his wife and their two-weeks-old babe,
two other children and hirde man
are III.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-17
,lI.Mated Pair ostraeIzsd.

Erie. Pa. July Is. - After vainly
endeavoring to have every minister
and alderman in this city marry them
Chin Yuen Gong. Chinese. and Mrs.
Christian Sinclair. of Buffalo. were
compelled to spend the night in a
park. as even the hotels refused to
take them in.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-17
DR.. HOLLWEC MADE
GERMAN CHANCELLOR
Won RueIOW Forced Out Of o.
flee by ReIchstag.

Berlin. July 15.-Prlnce Won Buelow
chancellor OF the empire retired from
Office and was succeeded by DIR. Won
Bethmann- Hollweg.
The emperor presented the retiring
chancellor with the Order of the Black
Eagle. set In diamonds. and with 1t a
cordial letter. expressing his majesty's
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-17
Well Enouah.

"Didn't tell you to let well enough
alone;' said the doctor to the conva-
descent who had disobeyed and was
suffering a relapse.
Eyes. doctor" whined the patient,
''but ! wasn't well nough."-Detroit
Free Press.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-17
HERE IS RELIEF FOR WOMEN,

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or Kidney trouble and want certain, pleasant
herb relief from women's Ills, try Mother Gray''s
"AUSTRALIAN-LEAF. Il IL safe, reliable
regulator, aud relieves all Female Weaknesses,
Grny's Australian Leaf IL soldby Drugglsts or
sent by mail for so eta Sample sent FREE.
Address, The Mother Gray Co., 70 Roy M.
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Passionate Eondnsss.

"Do you think that most people now.
ndays worship money!"
"No; won't go as far as that" an
Bwered the home grown philosopher.
'but will say that the love of money
is seldom platonic. New York Journal.