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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-12-06

asked about the incident, at did Gre
ate somewhat of sensation. but |
cannot see why, can you? Now. In
New York, where / have lived from
time to time, nobody ever thought
anything of 1t, and l wore a bracelet
most of the time in the same way.
You see. st. Louis is such a small
town that anything novel gains 30
much publicity for one. When first
came to work here / wore many novel
ideas. / have become quite demure
In my tastes recently, but like the
bracelet idea.
Really, think the bracelet looks
prettier on the ankle than on the
wrist. The gold shows of to better
advantage over black silk hose than
most any other color. but it looks good
over pink"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-12-06
PitifuI Condition of Native Indians
Described in Letter.
Lured by Promises of High Wages
Into a Servitude From Which
Only Escape Is Starva-
ton.

MISREPRESENTATION concerning
the methods of rubber gathering IN
Peru are made in a remarkable letter
in the Times from F. H. Fawcett. 1t
throws searching light on the situa-
ton, showing clearly the huge proflts
made by the exploiters and their
hideous methods of retaining the ma
tives In their service.
Here Is a summary of how the ex-
ploring company which has discovered
rubber trees performs its business on
returning to civilization:
Agents, half-caste men OF straw,
with a knowledge of Quichua. were con-
tracted as they still are every year, to
secure labor. They are advanced
money. They visit Indians on the
Altiplanicle, tempt them with the adj
vances of sums unheard OF by the
poor Indian, highly color the life and
profits, make them drunk, perhaps,
anyway finally obtain paper signed,
or alleged to have been signed, pledg-
ing their miserable possession OF a
hut. a potato patch and a llama
against a contract to gather so many
quintals of rubber Ca quintal being 100
Dounds).
THE Indian. on recovery from his
debauch. is forcibly dragged away
proceedings at which the law winks).
to the rubber estates.
"He has to work under half-caste task
masters. often multi-muderers, AID
is required to transport his own food
and rubber (weighing 100 pounds)
over trails no reader would care to
traverse free from load"
Men, women and children are
bought and sold for personal service.
Parents sell daughters; the brutal
appreciation of life Is such that there
is no security in the Peruvian forests
for the possession of children.
1t is a mistake, he points out, to
suppose that it is only degenerate
class Of Peruvian who is guilty of
abuses. They are perpetuated by
foreigners of various nationalities.
Escape for an employe is very diff
ncult, from many places impossible, "
Eawcett says. They do. however,
get away sometimes.
In escaping he abandons everything
but life. He can stay and probably
die, knowing he can never be out of
debt.
For all abuses the owners are re-
sponsible, whether they realize how
their profits are gained or not. The
agent on the spot is not always to
blame. His livelihood is bound up in
the business.
He can. under the guise Of honest
treatment. swindle his ignorant labor
force over its accounts and production,
and thus keep it In debt and at per
Inanent work.
Or he can starve It. The latter
course is useful when mans pro,
duction does not equal the cost OF
his food supply. as it cannot In the
rainy season. ! have known force OF
800 Indians. who. feeding upon forest
leaves. died OF pure starvation
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-12-06
CORN HUSKERS ARE ON J0t
Rivalry Started In Kansas, Henry
EardIck Leading With 100
Bushels Day.

Topeka, Kan.-Rivalry for corn
husking honors among the youne
farmers OF Kansas has already thi,
year developed many experts in the
gentle art of "shucking. The best
record thus far was made by Henri
Hardick of Lyons. who picked
cleaned and cribbed 160 bushels Of
corn in ten hours. The next best per
Torrance was that of Joe Black d
Alden, who had 1872 bushels in ten
hours to his credit. Other good rec
ords reported range from 127 dow
to 100 bushels In a ten, hour day
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-12-06
WEARS BRACELET ON ANKLE
churchgoers by the Hundreds Gaze
ApprovIngly at Combination Of
Gold and Hose and Lingerie.

ST. Louis, Mo.-With rings on her
fingers and solid gold bracelet snug
ly clasping her ankle. Miss Adeline
Gritman attracted the attention OF
hundreds of churchgoers as she walk
ed to a drug store recently.
The zephyrs were sufficient to place
the skirts and lingerie in just such a
position that the ankle and the brace
let displayed their charms, and the
combination proved Irresistible for
even those church bound.
YES" assented Miss Gritman. when
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-12-06
LII GZZHZYNzzX rs n MS

Y room on one of the upper
floors of New York hotel a
man stood with a cigar box in
his hand and gazed proudly at
the articles that it contained.
They were not cigars-not any
thing that one might expect to
find in a cigar box; they we're
queer little rings and toys of
thin beaten gold. rough green
stones, dulled circles of golden
brown amber. The man took
them out of the box and held
them in his hand
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-12-06
PARROT WORKS FOR CITY

you doing? Stay at it. Drop that. yen
boob" and terminating gatherings
frequently with, That's the boy
Teddy must be honest" said E. j.
Glackin, secretary of the board of local
improvements. THE name does moi
appear on the city pay roll. This ID
one time the city gets the best of it.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-12-06
psid s57e for Love Powder.

New York.-Because her milkman
sweetheart failed to return to her al
ter she had paid 1919 for love pow
der" to Jane Grindle, Mary Jarrin'
housemaid. had the love powder manu-
facturer arrested.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-12-06
Hens Are on Strike.

Washingto.-Eggs will be cheaper
and more plentiful as soon as the
hens get through molting. according
to DIR. H. NJ Lanen, government hen
expert.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-19
Daddy;sBeddrne
O.. The Quaker's
OLOIV Interesting Expert
ment With Soap

PACKS face was not as clean as IL should be for a little boy Just going Ia
bed. Evelyn had teased him about It, and Jack was rather cross
my grandfather used to tell me about Isaac Hopper, the good
- Quaker who lived in New York many years ago" said daddy. "Enend
Hopper WI a strong believer that cleanliness is next TO godnness' He was
fond Of talking to boys and girls about the importance OF being neat
IAN the boys who knew him liked him very much, for he was as kind as
kind could be- His time and money were spent in doing good for others He
worked hard to have our 5Ms and prisons kept less dirty and unhealthy and to
give the prisoners a chance to live honest lives when they came out into the
world again.
there was one thing he could not abde-that was a boy with a dirty face.
had been helping his mother, who was cleaning house BE had Just beaten d
carpet and had been hastily sent to the store for some extra soar.
Down the street came a quaint old gentleman IN q wide b1mned hat He
stopped just when grandfather reached him.
my boy the old gentleman began. has thee ever studied chemistry
Grandfather, who was not much more than ten. looked surprised He
had never even heard Of chemistry. Chemistry is a study that children do not
know much about 1t teaches us what different things are made OF
No, sir; I've never studied IT, grandfather replied politely.
isaac Hopper drowned. He did not like to be called sin. The Quaker RulS
Is that persons should be spoken to without any titles OF sir or maan. mistsr
or mistress.
my name is Isaac Hopper the old gentleman replied, and I VIII teach
thee a curious chemical experiment.
Grandfather looked interested supp@ing that these long words meant tha
he should learn something yey wonderful
GO home. my lad take a piece Of SOAP, put IL in water and rub Il brskty
on thy hands and face Thou hast no idea what a fne froth it wiz make ana
how much whittier it WIN make thy skin. Try It without delay.
"Grandfther looked puzzled, but when he went home he told mother whaa
had happened.
Bless the lad. He was only taking that way Of telling you to wash your
face It vas just a little dirty, son, but that was not your fault Dirt THAI
gets u ones hands and face in doing good, honest work is no disgrace Tha
disgrace lies in letting 1t stay there any longer than need be-"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-19

90 he can rake and delve to his hearts
content Many city dwelIsrs were
formerly from the farms-and the
smell Of the freshly spaded earth IL
stili the sweetest aroma. Most men
like t putter around and do a little
imitation farming BY planting a few
Hover or garden seeds.
These and others the realty men are
ready to accommodate. They will rent
or they win sell-bnt while the insid-
ious spirit OF spring is on--they prefer
to talk a selling. d home-making prop
osition. they paint alIuring pictures
Of installment paymentH-of the pride
OF property and home ownership-and
other things calculated to make the
third floor hack fiat denizen sick for a
house. Men are figuring how they
can afford a little home-where the
work viii be easier for the women
where the children will be healthier
and grow up more naturally-where
homecoming will be a relaxation and
q comfort and a joy.
There are such ~places-but be sure
to get them-and at the right prices.
Homes must be paid for. 1t takes
hard cash to meet the regular INSTALL
ments. TIE purchaser should be care
ful-should exercise common sense
make liberal allowances for meeting
the payments-and do not assume OBJ
legations that can never be fulfilled.
But If you can buy a home-without
too many impossible obligations-it Is
well worth a reasonable amount of
economy inc planning. The sense of
comfort and pride that arises from the
possession of home of ones very own
is something the mere renter can never
appreciate.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-19
Pekin News.

Pekin, N. D., april 15.-To The Fo-
RUM: The farmers are now busy
seeding around here. Most OF the
farmers did not get much plowed last
fall so there is a lot OF blowing to be
done.
Considerable rain fell on Friday and
Saturday. The ground is so wet il
will delay seeding.
Oscar Bue wore a smile that would
not come off Wednesday. The stork
visited his place and left a bouncing
baby boy. Mother and child are doing
well.
G. Turcotte, e. w. Lee and G. Mes
sett received each their gasoline trac-
tors, which they had purchased some
time ago, on Sunday.
Band rehearsal on wednesday even
ings.
The dance on Saturday evening was
postponed on count of the weather.
Train No 3 ran over two cows be-
longing to M. Guam last Sunday.
Miss Sophia Guam is staying with
Q. G. Bue for a few days.
"A. i. Gulbro is able to be up again.
b. *. Enstad and family spent sum
day afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs. o. G.
Enstad.
Mrs. J. F, Broste left Friday in COM
pany with Mrs. Bjorlie for Fargo ITO
undergo an operation. We hope to see
her recover.
Another snow storm on Sunday
night. Cor. r.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-19
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES.

The North Dakota democrats appear
quite badly divided in opinion as to the
most available gubernatorial candi-
dates. The administration is supposed
to be backing Helstrom Of the peniten-
tiary. Others insist Jones Of LaMoure
county is the only available. man.
There are still other VINO want Public
Examiner Knudson to make the race.
Others feel that his official record
wouldn't prove a winner-and Editor
Wilson of The Bathgate Pink Paper
is out with a boost for S. Torgerson of
Grand Forks. With four prospective
candidates-and Burke likely to be In
the race at the last minute-the dem
ocrats are up against the real thing.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-19
FoR 7 7 FARMING.

The better farming movement in
North Dakota is in line with the gen
eral development Of the country and in
keeping with the prevailing spirit
The idea is not to cultivate more-but
better. t is planned to enrich the soil
and increase its fertility-while max
ing it yield larger crops.
The yield Of corn has been doubled
in the last quarter OF a century.
There is no reason why every acre OF
wheat in North Dakota cannot be
made to double its present crop.
Oats, barley and rye are only on the
margins of their possibilities OF de-
yelopme.t.
This state is famous for its potatoes.
It might as well raise twice as many
bushels per acre.
Ii every hen in North Dakota could
be made to lay even q dozen more eggs
each year-think Of the greatly in
creased product-and the added wealth
to North Dakota.
These are the plans advocated by the
better farming movement. The Sc
lection OF seeds-the rotation oe crops
-the proper preparation Of the fields
1.-THE correct cultivation OF the crops
-tias improved methods Of care and
attention Of poultry and live stock
these are some Of the things being
urged. That the adoption Of these
raetaods will add to the wealth Of
North Dakota-and the prosperity d
slEs peoplc-is certain.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-19
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1912.
FAReo's CLEANUP DAY.

Through the efforts of the committee
Of the commercial club and Mayor
sweet Fargo is to have a cleanup day
April %. The committee got up a set
OF resolutions and the mayor has lis
sued q proclamation. The preliminary
work is done-and it now remains for
the people to clean up.
Some people will not require the
suggestions Of the civic committee of
the club-or the mayors proclamation
Ito induce them to clean up their
premises. There are. howevc::. those
who require a little encouragement or
assistance-or even prodding-to do
their part. 1t is this latter class that
will profit by the cleanup movement.
There is much that can be done on
April "a. The winters accumulation
OF refuse matter has not added to the
beauty of the city. Neither will its
remaining in it's present condition i'm
prove the sanitary conditions. Its re-
moval is imperative for various rea-
sons.
Then after the cleanup work is
completed there are certain regulations
that should be observed. The Survey
has prepared ten commandments for a
spotless town. They are worthy of
Observance and are as follows:
do not throw anything on the
sidewalk or street.
2-Do not tear up paper and scatter
it anywhere.
3--Do not let piles OF ashes or RUB
bish stay in your back yard.
do not mix ashes and garbage in
the same can.
5-Do not iii the ash bin or garbage
can too full.
6-Do not chalk the sidewalk, fenc-
es, buildings or pavements.
7-Do not throw banana or orange
skins into the streets.
S-Do not deface park benches,
school furniture or any public proper
ty.
s-Do not do anything that will
bring disgrace to the city where you
live.
10-Do not expect your city to be-
come clean and perfect all It once.
1t will become an ideal city only when
everybody does something every day
to help make things better.
The ADVICE in the foregoing ten reg
ulations is good-and might be added
to. II people in Fargo would pay at
tention to their buildings and their
vacant lots-the general attractiveness
Of the city could be greatly enhanced.
A coat Of paint for a cottage doesn't
cost much-and the improved appear
ance of the building is adequate COM
pensation for the outlay.
Vacant lots Uttered with tin cans and
other refuse. Is not an attractive sight.
1t does not encourage the prospective
homeseeker-and will induce no one to
purchase the sites for a location for a
home.
Fargo is essentially a city Of homes.
Let all Fargo turn out April 81 and
give the city a thorough brushing and
cleaning up. Let the spring house
cleaning be outside-as well as inside
the house.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-19
HOUSE HuNTERs.

This III the harvest season for the
realty men who have cottages for rent
or sale, The call Of spring is heard
ana the Aat-dweller seeks to expand.
Ee, wants TO get ~ into 4 house
where there is more breathing space.
He seeks d little back lot somewhere.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-19

Mrs. 4. A. Town, wife OF d well
known citizen Of WATERFOWL. s. d..
writes: About four a ago 1 had
q severe case OF lagrippe and the doc
tor prescribed Foiey's Honey and Tar
Compound, and II soon overcanae the
lagTippe. When any Of my four chill
dren have 4 cold. I never think 81 any
cough medicine except F0Ieyss Honey
ana Tar Compound for / can alwavg
depend upon its curing them. FOR sale
by ali druggists.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-19

AruusvinA Nav,s

A~rgasville, n. Ds Apria 1s.-ro The
Forum; Seeding 4 going On at d rap.
II rate here and II the good weather
Keeps On II viii soon be finished.
me Ladies' Aid met At mrs. Han.
cocks LAST Thursday.
asina Barker left Tor the normal aft
er spending her Easter vaeation with
ner parents, Mr.. ana Mrs. B. /.
barker where she has been ATTENDING
the past years
me girls Of Argusville are planninr
for another leap year dance Il 4hs
hear fnIure. All are cordially invitsa
Mfs Veitcile's baby ls recoversrs
rapidly. 49, tns
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-19
ButtxviHe News.

Buttzyille. N. D., April l8.-To The
Forum: Miss Buckley has returned
and taken up her duties as teacher
again after a weeks visit with her
parents at Buffalo.
The Williams Co, will show In the
Woman hall here Friday and Satur-
day night.
Mrs. WesphaI and children arrived
last week from Indiana.
Mrs. G. +. Daley and Mrs. Seehg
left Tuesday evening for Rochester.
Mimi. where Mrs. Daley will receive
medical treatment. Cor. b.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-19
Press Comment

Bathgate Pink Paper: Mr.. Hell
strom viii probably make explanation
Of the matters mentioned in the at
tack of Jim Jam Jems on his methods
in connection with recommending the
pardon of a certain prisoner. There
is Just enough color to the charges to
require explanation and not enough to
be taken as definite proof of any ir-
regularity or graft on the part of Mr..
Helstrom. If some explanation is not
given it may injure his candidacy very
materially.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-19

Schafer Record: We predict nine
out Of every ten electors in the county
when declaring their political afilia-
tons, will ask the assessor why they
should sign their names twice to the
registration blank. The assessor will
undoubtedly say that he doesn't know.
The voter cannot find fault with the
assessors, however, for being unable
to explain, for even members of the
legislature themselves are unable to
give any satisfactory reason just why
the voter should sign his name twice.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-19

Miiliners say that the size Of wom
ems hats win be smaller this year
But what about tie billsg
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-19

The weather mar should realize
that anticipation liz nearly as bad as
realization ana let up on it.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-19

Soda crackers are ex-
tremely sensitive to
moisture.
Before the advent of
Uneeda Biscuit the only
persons who ever tasted
fresh, crisp soda crackers
were the people in the
bakeries. I
Now that we have
Uneeda Biscuit-we have
perfectly baked soda
crackers-perfec
No moisture can reach
them-no communicating
influences can affect
their favor-their good
ness is imprisoned only
to be liberated by YOU
for you when you open
the package. Five cent
NATIONAL BISCUIT
COMPANY
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-19

Forum Want Ads Get Quick Renults.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-26
WILLIAMsPoRr NOTES.

Rev. N. Smith preached two SER
mons Sunday, at II a. m. and at 1880
p. m. The missionary reception Civ
en- Saturday night was grand. The
colors were white and blue. Rev.
Smith gave a lecture to the
society, after which plates were laid
for the guests. The blessing was
announced by Rev. N. Smith. The
toast of the Ten Virgins was rehears-
ed by the members of the w. H.
and F. M. Society. A three-course
menu was served. Mrs. L. c. George
left for Beaver Dam Springs Sunday,
where she will spend the summer.
She was accompanied to Centerville
by Mr. B. p. Russell and Master
Johnnie Wainwright This city will
be favored with the district confer
ence this year. Rev. N. Smith was
cordially invited to attend a special
meeting at Rev. Hensley's Church
(white) of this city. He accepted
and states that he heard a grand SER
mon. Those on the sick list are: Mr..
Ben Knowles, Mr.. Johnnie Tucker,
Mrs. Hattie Hutcherson, Mrs. Hattie
Martin and Miss Alice Woods. Mr.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-26

work. The large interest which the
Board OF Directors of the Nashville
Association has in the colored men,
OF the community has resulted in tbe
Board agreeing to make provision for
the salary of an associational score
tary for this department of the work,
AFTER careful search, considerable
investigation, and ON the recommen-
cation of the International Commit
tee, call has been extended to VIM
n. Sanders, of Columbia, s. C. Mr..
Sanders has accepted the call, and
Is now on the field The new secre-
tary for the colored work is a native
Of South Carolina, a college graduate.
and has had considerable experience
in teaching and in special religious
work. He comes highly recommend
ed and is believed to be the right
man for the place.
The membership of the colored as
ISOLATION has already conferred with
Mr.. Sanders and arrangements are
being made by the pastors of the
colored churches for a large public
mass-meeting, full announcement of
which will be made at later date.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-26
MRS. JENcY HADLEY A GEN.
TENARIAN.

Brentwood, lennon Monday,
Mrs. Jency Hadley, possibly the old
est and without a doubt the best
known woman in this county, passed
away. She was regarded by all as
the most lovable and the widely
known member Of the race, having
lived right here for nearly one hun
dred years. At her death, 1t Is re-
ported that she was ninety-eight
years of age. Something more than
passing is noted in the life of Mrs.
Hadley whose father, Mr.. Tom Ed
mondson, became famous because Of
the dash that he made for liberty dur
ing the emancipation, but after being
overtaken succeeded in purchasing
his freedom. It was said then that
he was near the Gulf of Mexico and
had determined to go to Liberia. The
grandfather of Mrs. Hadley was Mr.
Jerry Benning, a free-born man, who
followed the brick-layer trade in
Nashville more than q hundred years
ago. He and his wife lived on VIM.
Perkins plantation. She was known
for miles around as Aunt Sucky. Mrs.
Iadley's death occurred just one mile
east of this place on the Franklin
pike, and she was celebrated because
of her deeds of charity and kindness
of heart as she had served as foster
mother for scores of motherless and
fatherless children. The funeral SER
vices took place at the family resi-
dence at z p. M, Rev. Tom Johnson
officiating. The deceased leaves five
children, thirteen grandchildren and
thirteen great-grandchlldren with a
host of friends in both races.