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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
A TRAIN OF COTTON.
Big Shipment of Long Staple, Valued
at 100000.

Big Shipment OF Long Staple, valued
at 100000.
Statesboro, Ga.-The largest ship
ment Of cotton ever leaving States
boro and probably the largest ship
ment ever received in Georgia by any
firm from an individual left here over
the Savannah and Statesboro railroad
for Savannah. The shipper is R. Sim
mons. one Of the largest buyers in this
section. The shipment is % cars, TAX
ing 100 bales, every bale Of which is
sea island cotton, and the whole ship
ment represents nearly 800 900 at 80
cents per pound.
Mr.. Simmons has been holding his
long staple cotton r-nce the season
opened, notwithstanding the fact that
at one time the price Of the staple
went down considerably. All the
while it was going down he advised
the farmers to hold for better prices,
expressing his confidence in the price
going up again.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
The Makino of Names.

81 want to make a name for myself
in politics." said the ambitious youth.
We'll" answered Senator Sorghum,
''it's liable to be long and difficult
enterprise You'll probably have to
put in a considerable share of your
time allowing your enemies to call
you any names they happen to think
rnf
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
13 Students Drowned.

Victoria, British Columbia.-From
Enoshima the steamer Suveric
brought news of the drowning of 13
students, whose boat, while returning
from an outing, was capsized by heavy
seas. The drowned students were
most OF them sons Of naval oricers.
One of the students, clinging to an
oar, reached the beach, but died on
the sand after being landed
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
HONOR GIRLS AT VASSAR.
Southern Girls Receive Red Rose

Southern Girls Receive Red Roses
From Faculty in Token.
Poughkeepsie, N. Y.-The names Of
the homer girls at Vassar college
have been announced The announce
ment is one of the most important Of
the college year. Each honor student
has received red rose from the
faculty in token of the award.
Among them are: Charlotte Mof-
fett GaSlor, Memphis, Tenn; Mary
Margaret Shelly, Louisville, Ky;
Constance Elizabeth Plant, cincinnati,
and Helen Wilmina Young, Hutchin-
son, Kans.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
Emiqrant Potatoes.

Irish potatoes, like Irishmen, do
better abroad than they do at home,
and just as lhe average Irishman
when he gets TO the colonies becomes
a Governor-General, like Lord Mac
Donald or Sir Gavan Duffy, SO the
average Irish seed potato planted In
England knocks spots out of the av-
erage Scotch or English seed.-Irish
Homestead.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25

In Kensineton, PhiIadeiphia's Great
Mill District, the Most Serious DIS
turbances Occurred-Cars Attacked
by Boys and Strike symphathlzers.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
STREET CAR STRIKE
Philadelphia Service Having
Trouble With Employees.
CARS WERE SETON FIRE

In Kensinqton, Philadelphia Great
Mill District, the Most Serious Dis
turbances Occurred-Cars Attacked
by BOYS and Strike Symphathlzers.
Philadelphia.-C when least
expected. a strike was declared
against the Philadelphia Rapid Tran
sit Company, by the Amaigramated
Association of Street and Electric
Railway Employees. Two cars were
burned, a score more attacked, their
crews forced to abandon them, and
numerous arrests were made. EX-
cept in the central part of the city,
where the cars were heavily protect
ed street car service was almost at
a standstill.
Cars Wrecked and Fired.
In Kensington, Philadelphia's great
mill district, the most serious distrub-
ances occurred. Here two cars at
tackled by boys and strike sympha-
thizers, after the crews were COM
PEELED to- flee, were wrecked and set
on fire. The cars were damaged be-
yond repair before the fremen ar
rived
Great crowds collected in this vi
cinity, and for a time it was feared
a riot would follow; when, however,
the firemen were ordered to turn
their hose on the crowd, the mob
quickly scattered.
Along KensingtOn avenue, lumber
and other obstructions were piled on
the tracks. The usual big Saturday
night crowd, out for fun, was in evil
dence, but the street was heavily
policed. and no further general dis
order occurred
Struck by Missiles.
West Philadelphia. the southern
section of the city, Germantown and
other parts Of Philadelphia also re-
ported ATTACKS on cars, forcing troll
lev men and passengers to seek safe
ty. Many persons were struck by
missiles. but no one was seriously
hurt
Second Strike in Year.
The strike. the second WITHIN
year, came so s7''enly that thous-
ands of persons were caught away
from their homes. The leaders OF
the union claim that the trouble was
started by the company. The corpo-
ration replies that the strike was a
prearranged affair on the part OF the
union
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
RaNI : MiNnn Dies

Elberton, Ga.-Rev. J. F. Nixon died
very suddenly from heart failure
here. He was IS years of age. Dr.
Nixon was one of the oldest members
Of the North Georgia conference, hav-
ing served. in the ministry for nearly
fifty years. For the past few years
he had been residing here, having re-
tired from active work due to his age.
He was at one time presiding elder
Of one of the districts Of the confer
ence, and always took a high stand
in his work
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25

We are sure that the Bishop of Chi
chester was very hight in his remark
that "It is the man who sings over his
work and the boy who whistles who
work best" Blu: it makes us extr me-
ly unpopular with the rest of he
staff; and the 10Y has been violently
dealt with at The second line of II
used to sigh for the si,1ery moon
London Globe.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
EIectric Chair for Kentucky.

Frankfort, Ky.-Two important
measures have passed the senate with
SO little opposition as to make It
practically certain that they viii be
put upon the statute books of Ken
lucky. One provides for electrocution
instead of hanging, and the other def
mite punishment for persons respon-
sible for a child becoming INDECENT.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
NOT Room Enough.

While riding on an electric car,
during his first visit to the city, a
farmer passed the yard of a monu.
ment company, where gravestones ana
monuments were displayed. Turning
to his host, he remarked in an awe
stricken voice: They dew bury EN-
close in the city, don't they ?"-Lippin-
c0tt's
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
Articles sianed for Fiaht.

San Francfsco.-Cyclone Johnny
Thompson's manager has secured the
signature Battling Nelson to artf-
cles to a 45-round fight to be held on
May 80 before the club offering the
best inducements. The men are to
weigh 133 pounds ringside
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
Snow Five Feet Deep.

Franklin, Pa.-Country roads about
here are impossible because Of heavy
SHOWS. Farmers using coal for fuel
tween Flyberg and Lucinda farmers
are cutting up their fences for fuel.
A food famine Is threatened, In some
part of Venango county the snow is
over FIVE feet deep.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
PIunoes Five Stories 10 Death

New York; can't live any more.
love Isaac madly and I can't live
without him any more. If 1 can't have
him, can't live" After writing this
note, eighteen-year-old Jennie Shal1ol-
sky leaped five stories to her death
from the roof Of her home. She had,
IL is said, bsen Tilted by her sweet
heart.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
Fatal Powder Explosion.

Hillsboro, Tex-George Hite, a
farmer residing near here, placed some
blasting powder before the fire to dry.
AS a result Of an explosion which fol
lowed, a son and daughter have
since died from the burns received.
Hite, his wife and two children were
seriously burned.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
APPEAL OF FARMERS.

Petition to Enact Legislation Sup
pressing Gambling in Cotton.
Juliette. Ga.-A petition is being
circulated throughout this section urg-
ing Congressman Charles L. Bartlett
to use his influence in behalf of the
bill that is now pending for the sup
preston of gambling in cotton and
other farm products.
The petition is being readily signed
by farmers, merchants. professional
men, bankers and others. 1t will be
sent to Congressman Bartlett within
the next few days.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
c. A. &. Men Are Puzzled.

Warren, Pa-Charles R. Keck, sup
posed to be dead, created a sensation
by cheerfully greeting his old G. A.
R. friends who thought that they had
oficiated at his funeral two years
ago. He now lives at Sherman, N.
Y. The G. A. R. men are wondering
who they buried.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
Yeocmen Blow Safes.

Maxeys, Ga-Unknown yeggmen,
believed to be experts. blasted the
safes in the postofices here and at
Stephens with nitroglycerfne and Sc
cured a lot Of stamps amounting to
$500. The Office here was robbed OF
s100 in stamps, while s400 in stamps
was taken from the offce at Stephens.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
Yeaomen Buried At tallahassee

Tallahassee, Fla - Tennessee
Dutch and his accomplice, whose re-
cent attempt to rob the Tallahassee
postoffice was thwarted by young Paul
Sauls, who shot and killed both the
crooks, were buried here. both in one
grave. The younger Of the two yegs-
men was never identified, notwith.
standing the various rumors sent out
to the contrary.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
MEMPHIS HAS 5000, 900 FIRE.
Plant of Bag Company and Several
Warehouses Destroyed.

Plant of Bag Company and Several
Warehouses Destroyed.
Memphis, Tenn-A 100000 fire de-
stroyed the plant Of the Memphis Bag
Company and the warehouses of May
or E. H. Crump, in which was stored
a big stock of buggies and harness,
and H. J. Hasenwinkle Grain Com
pany. The loss on all three is prac-
tically ccv~rO7 b. insurance. Five
box cars loaded with burllps for the
Memphis Bag Company. were also de-
stroyed.
The fire originated on the second
floor of the bag company's plant. The
blaze quickly spread to all parts OF
the building and to the warehouses
adjoining Three firemen were slight
ly injured by falling walls
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
EARTHQUAKE IN CRETE.
island Shaken by Seismic Shocks
People Panic Stricken.

FeoPle TduiC oSf'SNen'
Athens.-A terrific earthquake has
shaken Crete A village was destroy
ed, according to advices received here,
and the population Of the entire island
is in panic The extent of the loss Of
life is not known, but is believed to
have been heavy.
Seismic disturbances are pervading
the entire trough of the Mediterra-
mean. A shock was felt at Malta, and
Messina has also been shaken.
The inhabitants Of towns and vii
lagos are fleeing to the country. Hun
dreds have left Canea, the chief port,
and Gambia, the capital The village
demolished was Varipetro. Canea suf-
fered heavily.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
Diplomacy.

A lecturer who recently advertised
that he would deliver a plain talk
to plain people" complains that no
women attended Some people are
neither born with diplomacy nor
achieve diplonAacy nor have diplomacy
thrust uptsn them.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25

A New Jersey inventor says THE
time is near at md when the great
bulk of the people will have wings.
We suppose so-or necks, or gizzards.
or feet. Guess we all know who will
get the breastbones and second joints
Washington Herald.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
Crime Of powery Bandits.

New York-Two bandits shot Fred
erick Devffn at the WaveFly hotel. ,
Bowery, and holding a crowd at bay
with drawn revolvers, robbed ths
night clerk of the nights receipts. The
robbers escaped Devlin died shortly
after being taken to the hospital.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
Planter XII. hf1mself.

Natchez, Miss.-Ahred Vidal Dias,
ST., prominent planter, aged 4s, com
mitted suicide at his home near Can
nonsburg, Miss, by shooting himself
in the breast with a shotgun. De-
spondency because Of business re-
verses is assigned as the cause for
the act He is a brotheF-in-law of
W. W. Finley, president Of the South
ern railroad, and United States SEN
ator George Chamberlain of Oregon,
il is reported.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
COLLISION ON sEABoARD.

Four Persons Injured in North Caro-
lima, But None Seriously.
Raleigh, N. C.-Four persons were
injured, none seriously, in a head-on
collision at Aberdeen between train
No. 43, of the Seaboard AIR Line. and
the Pinehurst train, Of the Aberdeen
and Ashboro Railway.
The collision occurred in the yard
at Aberdeen. The Aberdeen and Ash
boro train was shifting Pullman car
into position, when the Seaboard,
bound south, it is said. came in on
fast speed and crashed into the Aber-
deem and Ashboro train.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
DEATH CLAIMED LOVER.
On Way to Visit Fiancee Bioun& Was
Killed in Wreck.


Killed in Wreck.
Macon, Ga.-Death's invasion broke
a happy tryst when it took away J. F
Blount, the travelling salesman from
Orangeburg, S. c., in the wreck on
the Georgia Southern and Florida rail
way.
As his remains were sent away from
Macon, Miss Clyde Buff, a prominent
and attractive young lady of Elko,
placed a beautiful design of white
chrysanthemums on the casket. for it
held the remains of the man who was
to have become her husband three
weeks from the day he was killed
He was on his way to visit her when
he was killed in the wreck They
were to have lived in Macon. She
visited him at the Macon hospital and
ministered to him in his last hours of
suffering.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25

The One-'I married at the age OF
81. 1t was q case OF marry in haste
and repent at leisure. The Other
Il didn't marry until l way 40-and
it was a case o. = asry at le,sgre and
renent in hsst.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25

New York-Neil Burgess. the ac-
tor who starred for many years in
"The County Fair" died at his home,
lit West Ninety-fffth street. He was
born in Boston G3 years ago He will
be buried at his country home at
Highland
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
BACK FROM WILDS
Roosevelt and Party In Touch
With Civilization Again.
ARRIVE AT GONDOKORO
Ex-President of the United States and
Members of the Smithsonian Afri-
can Scientific Expedition Emerge
From Wilds Safely.

Gondokoro, Soudan, on the Upper
Nile.-Colonel Roosevelt, Kermit
Roosevelt and other members of the
Smithsonian African scientific expo
dition have arrived here.
All are well and enthusiastic over
their experience and the scientific re-
suits of their explorations.
The entrance into Gondokoro Of the
Americans was rudely picturesque
and nothing that British and native
hospitality could suggest was lacking
in the welcome. The arrival CT the
expedition in the outskirts Of the
town was heralded with bugle blasts.
Col. Theodore Roosevelt and the
other hunters and scientists consti-
tuting the American expedition sent
out by the Smithsonian institution at
Washington, have now passed through
the most trying stage Of their peril
Gus African journey, and from now on
will be in close touch with the out
side world. Fer the past ten days
they have been practically isolated
in a wilderness 50 forbidding to the
white man that it has not been in
vaded by the telegraph companies, the
only communication between its scat
tered villages being through native
runners.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
rryino to Look at His Back.

His Mother-"Willie, why are you
twisting your face and squirming
around in that ridiculous manner"
Little Willie-'Mamma, just can't
help harboring the mental delusion
that my back itches!"-Chicago Trib-
une.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
Be Cheerful.

Cheer up, friend If the day looks
lark to you. light your lamp OF hope
Some of us manage to have sunny
time. even when there are indications
Of total eclipse. Is it wise to waste
a day?
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25

Madrid.-The steamer Sultan struck
a rock while entering the harbor OF
Aviles and sank. Seven persons were
drowned More than 100 were saved
by small boats.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25

Bloomington, Ill-After capturing
and gagging. the night marshal. four
men blew c7en the safe in the bank at
Chatswortt 80 miles east of here, Sc
curing $500.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
FARMER COMMITS SUICIDE.

Wife Found Body of Her Husband
Dangling From Rafter.
Scottsboro. Alan. L. Bryant, a
well-to-do farmer, committed suicide
in an clubhouse on his farm near Fack-
Ter, in Jackson county, by hanging
himself with a rope.
Bryants wife, missing him at the
supper hour. instituted search and
found the body hanging from q rafter.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
MORE INDIcTMENTss
"Higher Up" Sugar Officials May Be
Called to Account.

Htgner Up sugar O1pcIais Nay be
Called to Account
New York-In the Sugar under
weighing frauds now before the feder-
al grand jury, it was intimated that
further indictments of higher up"
sugar officials might be expected
shortly. 1t is known that under pay
ments by several companies aside
from the American Sugar Refining
Company have been placed before the
jury.
It was stated that the federal sugar
refining companies had practically
agreed to pay the government 100000
claimed for underweighing Of raw
cargoes.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
Care of Washington Monument.

The Washington monument comes
in for a good-sized appropriation every
year. In order that it may be kept
open to the public and receive the
necessary repairs congress allows the
war department an annual appropria-
tion OF .520.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
A4ronio,,s Act

An Arizona cowboy stopped stage
full of passengers, and made them all
wait while he read poem of 81
verses dedicated to his Mary Jane
There are some things as bad as
shooting.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
Half-sIzes in Birthdays.

At the last meeting of the Christ
church Board of Guardians. an old
isdy who applied for out-relief was
asked her age Her relsly was: Six
Is seven and a half last birthday. -
London Daily News.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
MOTHER GETS CHILDREN.
TiIIman Habeas Corpus Case Decided
In South CaroIina

In South Carolina.
Columbia, s. C.-The state supreme
court has handed down a decision In
the Tillman habeas corpus case, TAX
ing from Senator Tillman the custody
of his grandchildren and awarding
them to their mother, the wife Of B.
R Tillman, Jr.
This case has been creating great
interest in South Carolina, and It Is
said the decision Of the court will
receive the publics approval.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
pfedoed to Cause Of Missions.

Pledged to Cause Of Missions.
Shreveport, La.-At the laymen's
missionary convention Shreveport con-
gregations, pledged double annual mis-
sion contributions, making an amount
of $5,o5o. The attendance at the meet.
ing was $50
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
Steamer Burns at Dock.

Darien, Ga.-The steamer John G..
Mallonees owned by Captain Wlnn and
others, was destroyed By fire at the
dock in Darien. The less Is $500.
partly covered by insurance.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25

Not chat | love Smith less, but that
love Bryn Mawr,' said the junior. as
he invited a Philadelphia girl to the
prom.-Amherst Folr Leaf Glover.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
Habits-cr Clothes.

Gertrude-Did that Mrs. Sportleigh
bring her riding habit? Kathryn
No. but she brought all the others.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25

tieire wen with the most honest
Intention no nan can tell the truth
.Lout himself.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1910-02-25
The Braesart Sized Ur

The man VINO says he can do any.
lhing can usually do nothing
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1910-03-07
CONGRESSMEN THREATENED
Must Get Busy and Do Their Duty or
Be Blown Up.

Washington, March 7.-An anony.
nous letter was received by members
of congress threatening them and
their property with dynamite unless
the members get busy and do their
duty The letter is signed by "The
Committee" and bears the postmark
of the New Inley Park station, Chi.
cago.
The writer begins by saying that
members are aware that the prices Of
the necessities of life are beyond the
reach of those who are compelled to
labor for a living.
you are also aware" he continues,
that this state of affairs was brought
on by the trusts and the illegal COM
binations and you are aware these can
only exist In this country through the
legislation of congress and through
the governors of the states. Every
man sent to congress or elected to
high office is paid by the trusts and
corporations to do their will"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1910-03-07
FIREmEN ASK MORE WAGES
Submit Demands to Thlrty-two East.
ern Railroads.

New York, March THE firemen
and enginemen of the thirty-two East
ern railroads have submitted to the
General Managers association for
NAL demand for an increase in wages
This demand is similar to that pre-
sented to the same roads last Decem.
Der by the conductors and the train
men.
Grand Master Carter of the Brother
hood of Firemen will proceed to make
q separate and similar demand on all
OF the railroads. The proceeding in
wolves about $4,000 firemen on the
railroads east Of the Mississippi and
north OF the Baltimore and Ohio. The
demands do not affect the enginemen
belonging to the union who have been
advanced from f1remen.
The wage requests are for an in
crease to So day from $3.50. Numer-
Gus changes In working conditions are
also asked
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1910-03-07
CANADIAN SLIDE
FATAL TO FIFTY
Avalanche Occurs in British
Columbia.
VICTIMS WERE WORKMEN

While Engaged In Clearing Up Small
Slide on the Tracks of the Canadian
Pacific Large Slide Comes Down
the Mountain and Carries Them to
Their Death In the Canyon Below.
Vancouver, B. c., March Tin a
snowslide between Rogers Pass sta
tion and Glacier, on the line of the Ca.
madam Pacific, in the Rocky noun
tains, fifty men were killed. All the
victims were workmen for the railway
company and more than half of them
were Japanese.
The men were a working crew clear.
ing away small slide that had come
down early In the evening. They were
working rotary engine, when large
slide came down and carried them to
their death in the canyon below.
At first it was believed that all of
the hundred men engaged in the work
had been killed, but later it was found
that many had escaped. The death
total is now estimated at fifty.
All passenger trains on the line are
safe, though 1t will probably be day
or two before they are able to pass
the place where the slide occurred.
1t was one of the worst nights ever
experienced in the railway section Of
the Canadian Rockies. There was a
heavy storm of rain and sleet and
sometimes snow.
A storm also occurred in the Arrow
lakes. Communication with the East
is down. A long section of telegraph
line was carried away by the slide