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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12
Wants Certain Money Exempted.

Col. H. NJ. Street, speaker of the lower
house of the legislature, has come out
squarely in favor of the proposition to
exempt from taxation all money loaned
at a rate of interest not exceeding per
cent, as means of inducing foreign cap
ital to invest in Mississippi. This sub
leet is commanding II large measure of
attention as the legislative session APP
proachss, and will be one of the most
important brought before that body. The
business and industrial interests of the
State are giving their cordial support.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12
SATURDAY
NIGHT TALKS
/ BY REV. r. Z. DAWSON
Rutland. w.
PAUL At ROME.
international Bible Lesson for
Nov. "a, 'oe-(Acts az: rI-3x).

Paul at Rome
is a theme that
authorizes glow
ing description.
Jerusalem and
Rome were the
pivotal centres
from which went
out the worlds
transf o r m i n g
forces-the one,
the home of d.
vine government;
in the other, the
god Of this world
was Gnthroned.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12
Will Build a Good Road.

The Kinds county board of supervis-
ors, catching the inspiration from the re-
cent meeting of supervisors and the out
and-out demonstration in favor of good
roads, have decided to try it on their
county and see the results. The work
will be conducted under the supervision
of George d. Marshall, superintendent
of construction work of the federal de-
partment of agriculture, and will cost
an estimated sum of from $4,000 to
Sc. 800
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12
Father Matthew. Army.

In 1874 FIVE million souls in the
United States and Ireland put their
names to the pledge under the mag
netic exhortations of Father Matthew,
an Irish priest who had been induced
to join the Temperance workers by a
Quaker
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12
Good Stock at the Fair.

The State Fair demonstrated that
Kinds is. so far as the records of the
association show for the season, the ban
ner county in point of horses and mules
raised and exhibited. There were shown
more horses and mules especially in the
Mississippi bred class, than heretofore,
and the official awards give blue ribbons
to Kinds county men in all the classes
entered 1t was especially gratifying to
the management to note the large num-
Der of mule colts sent for exposition.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12
Farmers Are Expectant.

The officers of the Farmers Union
are looking forward with great interest
to the Mississippi State convention of
that organization, which opens here on
the first day of December. President
Hightower states that President c. S.
Barrett of the national organization has
definitely promised to attend, while an
other noted member and worker-at-arge,
in the person of III. G. Shaford of North
Carolina, member of the national execu-
tive committee, will also be OH hand
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12
Rates on Compressed Cotton.

The Mississippi qairoad commission
met Tuesday and took up the proposed
rate on compressed cotton. The order
as finally adopted by the commission,
by vote of two to one, Commissioner
Webb voting III the negative, reads prac-
tically as that outlined by Commission
er Lee at the September meeting, and
contemplates putting compressed cotton
on the following rating basis: For so
miles and under 10 cents per 100
pounds; between 50 and 100 miles. 10
cents per hundred; between 100 and 200
miles, 20 cents per hundred; between
200 and 300 miles, % cents per hun
dred; between 500 and 800 miles 80
cents. Added to the above scale 10 cents
hundred pounds to be charged over
two or more lines. The order of the
commission reads that this tariff is to
be effective on and after Jan. 1, 1910.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12

,Buiinghting, cocknghting and lot
tsry having now been legally re-estab,
llsAed in Cuba, the Government is
soOa to take up some minor matters,
such as commerce, agriculture and
the development OF the islands rich
mineral resources.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12

-
Perhaps Ki&g Edward had his trous'
era creased down the side instead OF
tn, front of the leg because he found
it impossible to keep the crease in
tact by piiing Burke's Peerage and
he dictionary On the outstretched gar
meat ever night.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12
FtehTIhG THE BLACK

The organization which has adopted
tho title "Scns of Sicily" will do good
4R two. ways II it carries out its pur-
pose. It will raise in public estima-
tien the. land in which its members
~uce ned their homes; and make the
land Of their adoption better place
to tive In.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12

There would appear to be material
for new thought" PROSECUTING in the
region OF Pennsylvania where WON
an vas sent to Jail for casting q
spell" over O neighbor's cow.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12
Whittier II Leads.

The habit of drinking leads to fam
lily disaffection, the forgetting Of all
social obligations, disgust with work,
pauperism, theft and crime.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12

We must not think of war with
Japan" says Hobson. II anybody is
tAinking Of war with Japan will he
Ytease stop IT.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12
Poultry Men Organize.


As an incident of the State fair ses-
sion for 1909 a step WIS taken which
may result i'll much practical good, just
as the organization of the Live Stock
Breeders Association has done for that
department of activity. This was in the
organization of the breeders of poultry
into a permanent association, the Missis-
sippi Poultry Breeders Association.
School Law Unconstitutional.
The supreme court knocked out the
county agricultural high school bill of
this State and sustained the decree of
the Jasper county chancery court in
holding the law to be unconstitutional
because no provision -is made for the
education of Negro children. The law
authorizes the school board of any coun-
ty ito establish one agricultural high
school i'll the county for the purpose of
instructing the white youth of the coun-
~ in the high school branches, theoreti-
c.si and practica! agriculture" etc. The
one word ~ iit e' cost the law its life.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12

The price of cotton seed was ad-
vanced by the Hazlehurst Oil Mill and
Fertilizer Company from $26 to SIS per
ton. Owing to the short cotton crop
in the county, cotton seed is very scarce
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12

State Pensions.

State Pensions.
Auditor Smith, after weeks OF work
ing on the general roll of Confederate
pensioners in order to send out the war
rants and accompanying lists for the
distribution which is now due, has final
ly completed that duty. Total amount
as certified to be due the 8,647 pension
ers ON the list is $299, sse.4O being just
$113.6O within the appropriation of
100000 for this specific object.
The classification and spportionnients
Hereunder is as follows:
191 first-class pensioners, at
$125 each ............$ 23,s75.00
Gas second-class pensioners,
at SIS each ........ 47,s50.Oo
IS third-class pensioners
blind widows), at $500
each ................. 4,s75.OO
1868 fomth-class (prorated
to soldiers and sailors), at
$2S.S0 each ... 102, 614.4O
SAT fifth-class (indigent serv-
ants), at $2S.S0 each. 49,. 15,753.6O
3,643 sixth-class (prorated
widows), at $3.50 each. 104, 91s. 40
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12

Yeu can usually find out what is in
q mans heart il you let his tongue
take care of ITSELF
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12
EXTENSIVE
wgTw.

One reason why the husband, faith
er and proVider is little backward
about failing into line with the suf-
neagette propaganda is the dread
thought that the beneticiaries might
take to betting hats on the election.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12

The matter of systematic fight being
made against the ravages of the boil
weevil in Marion county, whereby the
farmers might place themselves in a de
fonsive array against whatsoever on
slaughts that might be made by this lit
tie pest, is taking the form of an organ
lZation in the county.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12

Railroad Commissioner John A. Webb,
who has just returned from an inspection
trip over some of the smaller branches of
the Yazoo i Mississippi. Valley Railroad,
found particularly discOuraging sltua-
ton on what is known as the Silver City
branch, running from Silver City to Ke-
so, distance of about Al miles. On this
there are three practically new depots
which have been abandoned for lack of
business, and which are likely to remain
unused for some time to come, owing 10
the short cotton crop in that section and
the consequently small business the road
is handling These are I'otosi, Colby and
Spanish Fort.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12
Grand total of all classes,
soldiers, sailors, widows
and servants SLY. with

and servants, s,647, with
aggregate ..... 1929, $50. 40
Lauderdale holds her place in point of
252, for whom she receives $7,777. 20,
though this county does not lead in the
amount distributed, as Smith county,
with total of 200 in round numbers,
draws $9.011.S0, while Calhoun. with
the same number, received $7,s1i.so
Issaquena is certified as having three
pensioners, who divide s275 among them
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12

H. H. Summers of Lincoln county has
Poland sow that has raised twent y-fye
pigs for him in less than thirteen mont ha.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12
DAILY DIET HINTS
~ q. r. = ALLEN
Beoa Specialist.
FOODS WHICH GIVE SAND"


"Fcr want Of a nail kingdom
was lost for want ofa proper
supply OF q single mineral eie-
ment In che blood, iron or phos-
pherus, for example, which give
"sand" and "grlt," the day may
be lost In the wheat pit or on
changer in the parIor.
These various mineral elements
OF nutrition are all contained In
nuts; beans, peas and potatoes
are especially rich In them, the
whole wheat grain contains them
In good proportion, but in let
tuce and cabbage they are In
form 70 be readily absorbed,
and In sprinG, especially, let
tuce and cabbage (uncooked)
are valuable. They should be
thoroughly washed and eaten
with olive oil or lemon juice,
rather than vinegar.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12
Pensioners May Wait.

The officials in the auditors depart
ment are ready, SO far as the figuring
and estimating is concerned, to proceed
with the distribution OF the pension war
rants, but the difficulty is that, while
the warrants are due and payable, they
viii probably have to be held for some
t;rie, until there is money in the treas
urv. Just how the balance stands is not
knawn, as Treasurer Edwards is adher-
ing to his determination not to give out
any statements as TO the cash balance.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12
PRESIDENT AT STATE FAIR.
Thousands Visit Jackson to See the Ma
TONS Chief Executive.

IlOHS OnlcI Executive.
President Taft arrived at Jackson
from New Orleans at S:45 o'clock Mon
day morning, just five minutes behind
his arranged schedule. The railroads
handled 10000 excursionists into Jackson
and they We're fairly saturated with
pleasure. 1t was an event in most OF
their lives to see a president of the
United States, for Mr.. Taft is the first
president ever to visit Jackson. MIR. Me
Kinley passed through the city OH one
occasion, but only made few remarks
from the end OF his car
The president enjoyed long but pleas
ant day. He seemed to enjoy the big
crowds that choked the streets and gave
him a demonstrative welcome wherever
he went. At the fair grounds Mr.. Taft
witnessed one of the greatest and most
eXuberant throngs of his entire trip.
He unched with Gov. and Mrs. Noe
and met a number of the States distin
guished citizens. He spent an hour go
ing through the. various exhibits at tho
fair and was particularly interested il
the agricultural displays. These displays
so impressed the president that he de
voted most of his address to the import
ance of farming and to u depreciation OF
the tendency of young men to drift tc
the cities. where they think they can be
where "the wheels 20 round"
In the late afternoon the president
had All hours automobile ride about the
city and then enjoyed a brief period Of
rest before attending banquet in hi:
honor. the viands, the cooks and the
walters for which were all brought on 9
special car from Chicago.
Excursion trains poured from all over
the State into the city this morning
and when President Taft arrived at the
fair grounds shortly after II o'clock t.
make an outdoor address he faced one
of the largest crowds of his entire trip.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12
Senator Gore Visits Old Home.

United States Senator Thomas p. Gore,
OF Oklahoma, reached Jackson Saturday.
Senator Gore spent his boyhood days in
jackson, serving as page in the Legis-
lature. and it was durjng his youth in
this city that he met with the accident
that resulted in the loss of his eyesight.
He enjoys the distinction of being lone
of Mississippi's seven members OF the
United States Senate" six other native
sons of the commonwealth occupying
seats in that body.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12

The Fernwood Gulf Railroad Com
pany will begin operation at once on the
extension of its line from Tylertown in
the direction of Columbia. The Fern
wood Lumber Company, in the interest
of which this road is mainly operated,
has vast timber holdings in Marion coun-
ty, consisting of about $4,000 acres Of
virgin pine forests, and the extension CT
this road is in the direction of this tim
her
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12

A most important general meeting of
land owners and citizens held at
Greenwood. The matter under consid-
Grafton was the plans of the Tallahatchie
drainage commission, which some of the
planters of Letlore county are very much
alarmed over. The meeting was attend
ed by land owners from CoahOma, Talla-
hatohie and LAHORE counties
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12

A monster mass meeting of citizens
of Meridian and Lauderda1e county was
held in the interest of good roads. 4
resolution was adopted favoring the
building of good roads throughout the
county The resolution fayors the is
suance of bonds by the county.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12

The open season for quail began Nov.
l, with promise of good sport on the
part OF the nimrods, the birds being
unusually abundant.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12

Some of the most prominent farmers
and citizens of Copia county appeared
before the board OF supervisors to urge
action by the board in creating county
commission of agriculture to combat the
boil weeyl. The board decided to APP
point committee to begin house-to-
house campaign, urging the farmers to
cut and burn their stalks at once.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12

The presidential train was greeted at
West Point by about 10000 people, in
Guiding school children, Confederate vet
Grams, militia and citizens. President
Taft in an unusually happy vein spoke
from the rear of his Pullman. He said
he was especially gratified at the great
number of ladies present, glad he came
to Mississippi, where hospitality ex-
ceeded any other section of the nation,
and dwelt upon the returning good fell
lowship of the sections, promising to do
all in his power to further this friend
ship.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12

President Taft received joyous well
come at Columbus when he came TO visit
| the birthplace of Secretary OF War Dick
inson and brought Secretary Dickinson
with him. The president held reeep-
tion at the old home of Gen. Stephen d..
Lee of the Confederate forces, as the
guest of the son of the house, Blewett
H. Lee.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12

In his charge to the grand jury at
Clarksdale, Judge Sam Cook dealt seri-
ously with the action of the mob which
recently hanged negro who aided his
brother to escape after committing Il
crime. He told them to leave no stone
unturned in an attempt to find the
names of those who composed the mob,
and to deal with them according to the
law
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12
MississipH
8sws

Considerable stir has been created
among the young men and boys of SEN
atobia by the doings of certain smooth
and atfable gentleman who came from
somewhere" and Joined them in all their
larks, purchased whisky from the tigers,
shot craps with some, played poker with
others, and was u leader in all such i'll
nocent pastimes; and when the grand
jury convened this erstwhile companion
went before this body and revealed his
identity, u private detective, employed
by the Law and Order League of the
town, turned in his former companions,
and left town.
Hon. ID. A. Scott, president of the
Yazoo- Mississippi delta levee board, has
issued call for meeting of this body
Oh the 10th inst. This meeting is called
to consider what legislation the board
will desire to have considered at the
forthcoming legislative session.
A county fair is inevitable at LeAmg-
ton now, and work is already being done
toward organizing one. With the mag
nificent start, as evidenced by Corn Club
Day, it will be a comparatively easy
matter to perfect an organization of a
county fair.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-11-12

Lafayette county has organized for
an agricultural and live stock fair for
next year to be held at Oxford. A good
deposition and deserving of the sup
,icrt of all good citizens.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-26
BUY BEFORE JULY.

We have some first class June bargains
we would like to show you before July
1st.. $1,000 for more days, best west
side location, brand new modern, 5 rooms,
bath, gas, electric light, oak, birch, maple,
cement, as good a snap as you will find
81, 500 each. Two nice Potwin homes.
5000 each. Two fine close in, East front.
s1.S75. 10 rms, lots, close in, rent $21.
1434 Tyler, new rms, lots, $500 cash.
So, 900 terms in June.
$1,70o. Good rms, lots. Central Park.
S2,100- Good rm- cottage, IA lots, ON
car line.
1874 E. 9th, rm. cot. q feet. $500. A
bargain.
$500. rm. modern. Harrison, close.
SNAP IN SUBURB, 5 acres. blks.
from Highland Park car. for $500.
903 Clay St, 81 E. frt corner lots, II rrn.
house. Special price this month (June).
Ask US about this.
1 lot Fillmore Street, $50.
We can supply you with everything you
want in real estate, insurance, loans,
rentals, etc. See us.
w. NJ. FORBES & co.
107 W. 18th Street. Both Phones.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-26
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
READ ESTATE 1RANsrERs.


s. Fogwell and wife to L F. CARING
house, lot 544 and s. "a AZ Fillmore
ST., OFT & Tewksbury's add. ..........$ 600
A; Haines to B. Tauer, lot SSS and pit.
$40 Harrison st......................... $500
NJ. F. Andrews and husband to J. ].
Peter. n. Y s. e. II and 8. W. Il 13-
1O-l4 900
E. Defenbaugh and husband to w. o.
Lenhart. lot rs and pit. go Buchanan
st. Horne's add. ....................... $500
c. L. Howe and others to f. L. Roser,
lots 1912 and IA Ohio ave. High
land Park sub. Observation-Disclosures. 800
E w. Hughes to c. E. Heer, lots 1877
Tewksbnry add ...:..................... 5000
E. Mclaughlin and husband to A. Z.
Dunn and wife, lots AS and so Fill
more St, Kings add. 900
Shawnee Agency Realty. CO; to W.
and Gilmore St, Irving Place
add, ......................... 100
J. r. Herring to r. C. Hutcheson, n. e.
4 14-1o-14. 500
Lincoln St, Williams & DilIon's add ISIS
c. A. Carson to A. Stone, lot 80 and
pit 30. Garfield ave-, Truston Place
add $500. ---..-- -.-....-.--...... 1880
W. A. Neiswanger and wife to c. L.
Kirkpatrick, lot 81 and DIT GO Ger
man ave, Gordons add. ......... /
f. Durein and wife TO II. Gordon ct
al. pit lot 10 Kan. ave. -............. 5000
j. Rathburn and husband to A A.
Hancock, lots 2S5-7 and 8 Strait St,
J. w. Morris add. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1950
S. A. Maley and wife to G. NJ Cot
trell, pit lots $50 and 81 Garfield ave,
Stillson & Bartholomew add -. q
Sherfffs deeds Sheriff to H. C. Shep-
herd ct al, lot IS and u 30 Dillon
ST.. Thurston Place add, and lots
Sl-3 and 5 Bruce St, Forest add.
and lots 34-6-S-40-42-4 and Laurent
St, 70. c. Evans LIST add. $50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-26
Wouldn't Wake Him.

A High street small boy, about 5
years old. was taken to an entertain
nent by his mother the other evening"
It was 1890 o'clock when they reach
ed home and the little fellow was
tired and sleepy He undressed
quickly and hoped into bed.
George" said his mother sternly,
s'Im surprised at you"
why, mamma % he asked.
you didn't say your prayers. Get
right out of that bed and say them"
Jaw, mamma came from the tired
youngster, whats the use of walxin'
the Lord UP at this time of night to
hear me pray ?"-Denver Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-26
STOP PAYING RENT.
HOME SOUTHWEST SECTION OF

HOME SOUTHWEST SECTION OF
TOPEKA
New house of rooms besides elegant
reception hall and large bath. First floor
consists of reception hall, parlor, dining
room and kitchen, this is all finished in
oak except kitchen. Second floor, four
bedrooms and bath. Stairway to very
large attic. Cemented cellar under entire
house, with laundry privilege, first class
combination furnace. Good barn at rear,
cement walks. 2 lots on pavement and
near car. Price, s4,7J0.
WILSON & NEISWANGER,
Phones 94s Ill West 9Th ST.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-26
WANT TO SELL

Three corner lots, T., hail. 2 CRATES,
furnace, gas, city water, cistern, barn,
sewer connection-Asylum car. Price has
been s., 50O part cash. See this and make
an offer.
Near Washburn college, corner lots,
T., hall. city water inside. cistern, barn.
fruit, good repair. About s2,70o. Easy
terms. Make an offer.
Fillmore, near Central Park, lots,
large house, nearly new, oak parlor,
stairs and hall with CRATE, gas to fur
mace. Good property, worth $500. Will
be sold cheap. Can make terms.
Properties in Lowman HILL Auburndale,
Oakland and in the shop district. Some
big bargains. $500 to $1,000.
J.E. ToRRINGToN, 1os w. 9Th st.
Bell 1862 Ind 22s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-26
FOR sALE-REa1 ESTATE.

FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.
If you wish a room property, good
enough for ordinary home. near 6th and
Polk St.. for $1,000 cash, call on me Mon
day morning and can accommod you.
Owners leaving city. Do not pass this
by.
Ii you wish to purchase excellent
building lots, on Washburn Ave, easy
distance to car line, gas main in front
or them. 1 can turn them to you Monday
at great bargain Do not fail to inves-
tigate this
Ii You desire a good income property
near 9Th and Jefferson SITS, at reason
able price, liberal terms, it will pay YOU
to investigate this
r. D. BLAINE,
525 Kansas Ave-, Topeka, Kansas.
Ind. Phone 14lS. Bell 1872.