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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
TORNADO SWEEPS
ARKANSAS.
BRINkLEY IN FLAMES AND 9TH
Err TOWNS WRECKED BY TOR
NADO THAT SWEPT GREATER
PART OF STATE.

Little Rock, Ark, Mar. 9.-Four
persons are reported dead and a num-
Der injured, as the result of vio-
lent storm which swept through west
ern, eastern and southern Arkansas
late yesterday afternoon.
Three are reported to have been
killed at Brinkley, and dispatches at
midnight on the only wire in opera
ton between that place and Little
Rock, a railroad wire, were to the
effect that the town was in flames,
and its complete destruction seemed
inevitable
Wires are down throughout the
state, and only meager reports have
reached Little Rock thus far.
At midnight a special train, bear
ing physicians and nurses and the
fire-f1ghting apparatus of that place,
was started from Forrest City for
Brinkley.
A Cotton Belt passengar train is
lost in the vicinity of Baucum, where
a tornado struck, and is reported to
have been swept off the track. An
other report is to the effect that the
train was struck by lightning.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
Judge Anderson Makes Startling As
sertion

Nashville, Tenn, Mar 13.-Judge
James McFerrin Anderson began his
argument in the trial of Colonel D.
B. and Robin Cooper and John D.
Sharp
Judge Anderson, who is considered
the ablest criminal lawyer in the
state, is chief counsel for the defense.
Strangely enough, he was a close per-
sonal friend and political supporter Of
Senator Carmack.
Although in bad health and worn
with the strain of ten weeks of active
work, his speech today, instead of
dimming his reputation, has added on
ly luster to it.
He startled his hearers by solemnly
asserting that Robin would have been
justified in killing Carmack before he
did
He claimed that Colonel Cooper, af-
ter having been assailed in print and
upon the platform, had a right to seek
out his defamer any place he might
find him, and demand that these as
saults stop.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
CUTHBERT CYCLONE.
SEVEN DEAD THIRTY HURT AND
100000 LOSS BY STORM THAT
VISITED CUTHBERT, GA.

Cuthbert, Ca, Mar. 10.-At $3.50
o'clock last night the entire business
section of the town was swept away
by a cyclone. Had it not been for
protracted services, it is very prob
able that several hundred people
would have been killed. One white
man, railroad employee, was found
dead, and several wounded. AS the
town is in total darkness, it cannot
be ascertained how many have met
death or been injured
The damage will probably amount
to 100000, of which amount over $780,
900 can be accounted for.
Between rs and 100 dwellings and
business houses were demolished,
most of the razed residences being in
the negro settlement Among the
business houses destroyed are several
brick buildings, which were literally
demolished including four of the larg-
est mercantile establishments in the
town.
Six negroes, and probably seven, are
dead and perhaps thirty seriously in
jured. No whites were killed, so far
as is known tonight, but a half dozen
were more or less injured.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
Jurors Moved hv EIonuence

Nashville, Tenn, Mar. 9.-Captain
Ftzhugh completed the opening ar
gument for the state yesterday after
noon in the case against Colonel Dun
can B. and Robin J. Cooper and John
D. Sharp.
Captain Fitzhugh made a strong
and striking argument 1t lasted over
five hours, and when he concluded
he was exhausted. The court room
was packed to suffocation, the venti-
lation was poor, and even the specta-
tors felt the effects of the vitiated at
mosphere. Fitzhugh is a dramatic
orator, and his exertions left him
nearly physical wreck when he con-
cluded.
The Memphis attorneys speech is
considered masterpiece of logical
argument and bitter invective, and it
had a noticeable effect upon the ju-
rors, who leaned forward and listened
breathlessly to every word spoken.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
President Joined Optimist Club

Washington, March 12.-President
Taft said his will be an optimistic ad-
ministration to an optimistic country
full of hope, cheerfulness and conf
dence.
The president expressed this senti-
ment when he became a full-fedged
member of the Optimistic Club of
America, upon the invitation of its
founder, William J. Robinson, of New
York. Mr.. Robinson, as optimist-at.
large, named Mr.. Taft as a member
of the clubs executive committee
Andrew Carnegie is president of the
organization. The president declined
with regret an invitation extended by
Mr.. Robinson to attend the clubs first
annual banquet in New York on
March 81.
The Optimist Club has a member
ship of 100000, including men promi-
nent in every walk of life
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
BATTLE AT SEA.
CENTRAL AMERICAN REPUBLICS
AT WAR. UNITED STATES AND
MEXICO MAY BE COMPELLED
TO INTERVENE.

Mexico City, Mar. ia private
dispatch received here confirms the
reported naval engagement between
the ships of Nicaragua and Salvador.
Three Nicaraguan gunboats, led by
the Momotombo, Tuesday attacked
the Salvadorean gunboat Presidente
The latter, by lucky shot, put the
Momotombo out of action almost at
the beginning of the engagement The
three Nicaraguans then withdrew
Later the Momotombo was repaired
and went in pursuit of the Presidente
The gunboat Presidente left the port
of Acajutla under sealed orders, and
proceeded to cruise along the Nicara-
guam coast. President Zelaya, of
Nicaragua, getting wind of this, or
dered the Momotombo and two other
ships to intercept the Salvadorean YES
sci and engage her in battle.
1t is said here that a second en-
gagement was fought yesterday. Ac-
cording to reports the Momotombo
carries among its crew American Of
1cers and gunners.
Conditions in Central America are
becoming so intolerable as to be a
menace to civilization. 1t is a ques-
ton of but few weeks at the most
when Mexico and the United States
will be compelled to intervene in the
affairs of at least three of the repub-
lies and bring them to a realization
of the pledge signed by them at the
recent peace conference"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
sERENO {. PAYNE.

Although the presidents proclama.
ton, issued on March 6, dtd not state
the reason for the extra session, his
message, prepared for transmission to
the two houses at the beginning of
the session. calls upon them to de-
hberate over the advisability of pre-
pairing and passing a new tariff law
for the United States Mr. Payne is
the father" of the new tariff bill.
and it's unofficial title is the Payne
bill"
The senate has been in continuous
session since March T. After the for
NAL reading today of the presidents
proclamation calling the two houses
together a committee was appointed
by Vice President Sherman to wait
on the president and inform him that
the senate was ready to receive any
communication he might be pleased
to send. A recess was declared until
the presidents message should come.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
ANDERSONvILLE
GETS MONUMENT,
AFTER A LONG AND SPIRITED DE.
BATE THE DAUGHTERS OF THE
CONFEDERACY LOCATE WIRZ
MONUMENT AT ANDERSON
VILE.

Atlanta, Mar. 12.-The Wirz monu-
ment goes to Andersonville.
MAY it rest there in peace, and
may this end the matter in the Geor-
gia division, Daughters of the Con-
federacy," was the general expression
Of the members of the Georgia divis-
ion, who, in special called session yes
terday, voted the monument which
they have had built to honor the mem
ory of Wirz. The proposed site in
Andersonville is directly opposite the
office which was occupied by Captain
Wirz during his administration of the
Andersonville prison.
Three sites were nominated by the
convention on-Andersonville, Macon and
Americus-advocates of the three
sites made noble effort for the places
they represented.
Toward the end of the convention
Mrs. Estes, the delegate from Ameri-
Gus, asked the privilege of withdraw
ing the nomination of Amerieus, and
the privilege of requesting those who
had expected to vote for Americus to
cast their vote instead for Macon.
Miss Rosa Woodberry, a parliamen-
tary expert, appealed to by the chair,
ruled that the withdrawal of Ameri-
Gus as a site could not be done if
there was a single objection. There
was objection, and the vote was TAX
en- on the three sites, with the fol-
lowing result: Andersonville, 125;
Macon, 81, and Americus, 4.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
Tariff Bill Revision.

Washington, Mar. 9.-Taving been
practically completed by the tariff
trainers, portions of the new tariff
bill were sent to the government print
ers.
Although no announcement has
been made regarding any of the sched.
ules it has been learned on unques-
tionable authority, because of the
placing Of hides on the free list, the
duty on shoes will be considerably re-
duced.
A duty of 4 cents pound on coffee
is levied. A tax on kilograms, bank
checks, playing cards and all stocks
bought and sold. And a cut of one
half in the duty on lumber.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
MRS. CARMACK FAlNTS
STATE CLAIMS COLONEL COOP
ER's SHOT WOUNDED soN-DE.
FENsE CLAIMS SHOOTING OF
CARMAck JUsTIFIA5LE.

Nashville. Tenn, Mar. 1.-two
things stand out in yesterdays de-
velopments In the Cooper-Sharp trial
One is the theory of the state as to
the wounding Of Robin Cooper. The
other is the defense's defense.
The state announced through Attor.
ney General Garner that it would con.
tend that Colonel D. B. Cooper fired
the shot which wounded his son and
that Senator Carmack, IL he fred at
all, fred wildly.
Next he declared that the reasona.
BILE solution of the problem was that
ColonelColonel Cooper opened hra on
Carmack, as Mrs. Eastman believes
he did and that bullet from his pis-
tol struck the telephone post, was de-
fiected and entered Robins shoulder.
General Garner made a brilliant
and logical argument and it was with
difficulty that a demonstration was
prevented. The court oficers, how
ever, were aided in this by the sud
den fainting of Mrs. Carmaok. The
audiences attention was instantly d.
verted to the widow OF the murdered
man and quiet was maintained.
1t became evident from the argu.
ment Of General Washington, of the
defense, who followed General Garner
before the jury, that the defense pro-
poses to rely very strongly upon a
plea Of justification as we'll as upon
the plea of self-defense.
General Washington devoted the
entire two hours of his argument to a
denunciation of Carmack.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
CONGRESS MEETS
TO TALK TARIFF
EXTRA SESSION BEGUN TO-DAY IN
BOTH HOUSES. BILL READY
FOR COMMITTEE.

Washington, Mar. 15.-The coming
together of the hands in the big clock
in the hall of representatives at noon
today and the fall of the speakers
gavel from the hand OF Clerk McDow-
ell marked the opening OF the repre-
sentatives' part Of the extra session
of the Sixty-hrst congress. called By
proclamation Of President Taft
Today's proceedings in the house
consisted mainly of organization. The
senate is a continuous body and never
dies, but when the house adjourned
before the Inauguration it passed out
of existence. 1t was necessary, there.
fore, to attend today to such details
as the swearing in of the members,
the election of a speaker and other
officials, the assignments Of members
to committees and the drawing for
seats
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
Keel of our Biggest Warship Laid
TODAY

New York, Mar 9.-Ceremonies al
most equal to those of a launching
marked the laying Of the keel Of the
new battleship Florida at the Brook
lyn navy yard today. The occasion
was marked by the presence of a
large number of invited guests from
Washington, New York and Brooklyn.
TOday's date is memorable one in
the history of the navy. On March
8, 1862, the Monitor, which was con-
structed in Brooklyn, fought the Mer-
rimac in Hampton Roads.
The Florida and her sister ship, the
Utah, will be the two most powerful
vessels of the United States navy and
will be equal to any afoat They will
be $4,000 ton vessels
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19

What Will Jury Decide for coopers?
Nashville, Tenn, Mar. 15.-Judge
w. NJ. Hart and two stenographers
we're at work all day yesterday upon
the courts instructions to the jury in
the trial of Colonel d. B. Cooper, Ros-
IN Cooper and John D. Sharp, for the
murder of former United States Sena-
tor E. w. Carmack. Late last night
the task was still incomplete, and
Judge Hart did not hope to have 1t
finished before Monday afternoon.
Unlike most of Judge Hart's charg-
es and because of the many and per-
picking issues raised. this charge will
be very long one.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
He Shot His Friend.

Kite, Ca, Mar. 15-J. H. Claxton,
a well-to-do farmer here, is dying to-
day as the result of pistol bullet
wound inflicted late Saturday night by
George w. Nixon, also farmer, and
formerly his good friend
The two men had been working a
farm together, and quarrelled over
the settlement of the proceeds Mix
on disappeared after the shooting.
Both men are highly connected.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
DR.. Eliot to be pined at Atlanta,

Atlanta, Mar. 10.-Dr. Charles w.
Eliot, formerly president of Harvard
university. has accepted an invitation
from Mayor Maddox to attend a lunch
in Atlanta at 1890 o'clock next Sat
urday, March 13, at which the distin-
guished visitor will be entertained by
the general council and the charter
revision committee of forty-nine.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
Meeks Says no Crime in Killing Car
mack

Nashville, Tenn, Mar. 10.-The un-
written law was extended to cover ed
itors who attack private or public
men by General Meeks, counsel for
defense in the Cooper-Sharp trial. The
sensation was sprung during General
Meeks' speech to the jury
General Meeks devoted five hours
to the speech. He painted the de-
PENDANTS as the finest types of south
ern aristocracy and breeding; de-
clared no crime had been committed
when Senator Carmack was shot to
death, and closed with a dramatic ap-
peal to the jury to turn loose this
gallant old soldier" Colonel Cooper
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
Weston Begins Long Tramp Today,

Weston Begins Long Tramp Today.
New York, Mar. 15.-From New
York to San Francisco ON foot is the
long tramp planned by Edward Pay
son Weston, the worlds most famous
walker, who began his journey today
at the New York postofice.
Today is Mr. Westons seventieth
birthday. He expects to cover the
route, more than 1000 miles long, in
100 days, excluding Sundays. 1t is
matter of principle with Mr.. West
on never to walk on Sunday. He de-
votes the day to rest and to deliver
ing temperance lectures. The expens-
es of his trips are paid from the pro-
ceeds of the lectures
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
Fourth Days Argument in Cooper
Sharn Trial.

Nashville, Tenn, Mar 12.-The
fourth day of the arguments in the
Cooper-Sharp trial closed with Gen
eral Washington, of the defense, in
the middle of his argument, and two
more attorneys to follow him.
The speaker laid special stress up
on the social standing and breeding
of the defendants, and declared that
men of such families killed only in
defense of life and honor. His speech
was masterpiece of oratory. and had
a noticeable effect upon the jury.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
Ask Foe to Address Them.

Chicago, March 1I.-Chicago Pro
hibitionists made q unique move in in
viting to their annual banquet, to be
held tonight, one Of their opponents
The unusual guest Of honor is Clar
ence 8. Darrow, the famous lawyer
and author, whose part in the program
will be a speech against prohibition
The subsequent proceedings will
partake partially Of the nature Of q
joint debate. Reply to Mr.. Darrow
will be made by oliver w. Stewart
former chairman Of the national com
mittee Of the Prohibition party; w
P. F. Ferguson, editor of the National
Prohibitionist, and others.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
Confirmed Bachelors Are a Dan
gerOus Element of Society.

BY r1rs OLIVIA sr1EDLEY. wash.
H CONFIRMED bachelor is a DANGEROUS ELEMENT
- IN THE COMMUNITY. What we want is more homes
- for children instead of boarding houses; home cook
ing for wandering instead
wives and less working women less selfish bachelors and
unsefsh married men.
bachelor generally large bunch of self conce who
NEEDS THE SERVICES OF A DOMESTIC ADVISER strong
enough show him where he intelligent enough indicate
him his general cheapne and good enough him
regard for the seriousness of life
The bachelor ought be thankful that he
PUBLIC NUISANCE
WHO SERVES ON THE CHAIN GANG7 BACHELOR.
FILLS THE PATROL
UP MARRIED AND RELIEVES HIM
OF THE PRODUCT WEEKS WORK?
ExPArRIATED TO PATAGONIA OR
SIBERIA
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
LaFoIlette Speaks in New York,

New York, March Ex-senator Rob-
ert M. La Toilette of Wisconsin, the
famous fighting senator" will deliv-
er an address on Direct Primary
Nominations" before the Civic Forum
in this city tonight. Invitations have
been sent to Governor Hughes, the
best known advocate of the direct
nominations plan, and others promi.
nent in the state government
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
Woodmen of the World in Al

Woodmen Of the World in Atlanta.
Atlanta, Mar. 10.-Over two hundred
delegates from all parts of the state
are in attendance upon the second BIZ
ennial convention of head Camp T of
Georgia, of the Woodmen of the
World, which began a three-day ses-
sion in Atlanta yesterday morning
with a public meeting in the assembly
hall of the Aragon hotel
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
Appointments to be Made for the
South.

Washington, Mar. 10-President
Taft took up with Postmaster General
Hitchcock, who was caller at the
white house, the subject of federal
appointments for the south, and the
indications are that the man who han
died the Taft campaign will have tre-
mendous influence in connection with
the distribution of patronage in the
southern states.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
Georgia Rivers Dangerous Condition

Georgia Rivers Dangerous Condition.
Augusta, Ca, Mar. 13.-With the
Savannah river registering 25 feet 5
inches, with heavy clouds lowering
over the whole watershed, Augustans
are seriously alarmed, fearing anoth-
er flood.
brought the waters of the Rome riv-
ers up to where the government gauge
on the Oostaunaula registered % feet.
Columbus, Ca, Mar 13-The Chat
tahoochee river is 25 feet above nor
NAL height at this point, and is still
rising.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
Tariff on Coffee Advanced Four Cent,

Tariff on Coffee Advanced Four Cents
Washington, Mar lit was au-
thoritatively learned that the new
tariff bill, which ~ be submitted to
the house at the cial session by
the ways and M ,mmittee, will
contain the following recommends
tons
Lead and copper, no change.
Sugar, no change.
Iron ore, placed on the free list.
Rails and billets, substantially re-
duced
Pig iron, 25 per cent reduction.
Textiles, graduated tariff; on high
grade cotton and silk goods, an in
creased tax; on medium grade, no
change; on low grade, . reduced tar.
if.
The proposition to place a duty on
coffee is understood to be a tan Of
cents per pound.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
Near Beer Dealer Sentenced the Limit

Atlanta, Mar. 12.-The usual SEN
tence, a commitment to the higher
court, a fine of $500, and stockade
sentence of thirty days, was laid on
the head of Morris Cohen, soft drink
dealer and grocer at 103 Decatur
street. yesterday afternoon in the po-
lice court by Judge Broyles.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
Death From Blood Peisorina.

Milledgeville, Ca, Mar. 10.-One of
the saddes$ deaths ever recorded in
Milledgeville occurred yesterday at
the Industrial college. Miss Cherry
White, Is years of age, from Cochran,
died from blood poisoning. Three
weeks ago she accidentally stuck a
fork in her hand and Inflammation
followed, finally resulting in her
death.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
Forty Thousand March for eompers

Forty Thousand March for Gompers.
Boston, Mar 13.-The greatest la
Boston Sunday. Forty thousand men,
members of the unions of this city,
march in parade and attend mass
meetings as protest against the
sentencing of President Gompers,
Vice President Mitchell and Secreta-
ry Morrison of the American Fedora
ton of Labor for contempt of court.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
Killed Girl He Waa to Mad

Baltimore, Md, Mar 10.-A part of
the mystery connected with the shoot
ing to death of Miss Jennie Reed at
Mount Washington, residence sub
urb, last night, was cleared up today
when Joseph Mueller, her companion,
confessed to the police that he him
self killed her.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
Priest Short in Accounts s15s.ooo.

Baltimore, March. 12.-The reyela-
tons published concerning the finan-
cial ventures of Rev. Caspar P. Ell
bert, recently resigned from the rec
torship of ST. GATHERINGS Roman Cath
olic church, has caused a sensation
in Catholic circles. Cardinal Gibbons
has assumed the burden of paying
Father Elbert's debts, which, so far
as disclosed, amount to about $780,
600, exclusive of church debt of
$4,000.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
Norman E. Maek's Home Burned.

Buffalo, N. Y, Mar. 1.-THE beau
tkful home Of Norman E. Mack, chair
man Of the democratic national com
mittee, on Delaware avenue, was prac
tically destroyed by Are A gale blow
ing "a miles an hour made hard work
for the Aremen. The loss ia about
$50 0h0.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
More News From RrlnkIey, Ark

Brinkley, Ark, Mar. 10.-Thirty or
more lives were snufted out, sixty peo-
pie were injured and property esti.
mated to be worth one million dollars
was destroyed, as a result OF the tor
nado which wrecked this little city
last night.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
One Hundred Years Old.

New York, Mar. 13.-One hundred
candles will sparkle on a huge cake
today when friends gather to cele-
brate the birthday of Mrs. Franklin
D. Cottle, of 341 W. Fifty-first street.
Mrs. Cottle was born in Martha's
Vineyard, Mass.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
No Settlement in Mine Conference

No Settlement in Mine Conference.
Philadelphia, Mar. 13.-The confer
ence between the subcommittee of
the anthracite mine workers and op-
orators, to arrange a new agreement
to go into effect at the expiration of
the present working arrangement,
came to an end late this afternoon,
without result.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19

Home Of Anti-SaIoon Man Dynapited.
Martinsville, Ind, Mar. 1S.-The
home OF Charles G. Renner, attorney
for the local Anti-Saloon League, was
partially wrecked by dynamite last
midnight. Mr.. Renner said he did not
believe the dynamiters intended 70
kill him, but wished only to warn him
TO cease his activity as the Antis@
loon Leagues attorney.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19
New Bank at Chipley.

Columbus, Ga, Mar. 13.-Chipley,
Ga, is to have new banking insti-
tuition, the Farmers and Merchants
bank, which will open its doors in a
few days. ]. H. Hogan is president
R. G. Roberts, vice president, and j.
T. Knight cashier.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-03-19

Gainesville, Ca, Mar 10-Captain
]. L. Neel, one of the oldest citizens
of this city, died yesterday. He was
the father of the late w. J. Neel,
author of the Georgia prohibition bill.
His age was 50 years.