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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
WILSON UNDIsTURBED.
Keeps in Close Touch With Matters in
Baltimore, However.

Seagirt, N J.-Gov. Woodrow Wilson,
undisturbed by events in Baltimore, sat
close by a telegraph ticker in '.The
Little White House." as his local head
quarters is known, and kept in con-
slant touch through both telegraph and
telephone with his managers at the con-
vention city. He gave out brief state
ment that his opposition to the selection
of Judge Parker as temporary chairman
was not due to any personal feeling
against the New York man.
Il have never played favorites and win
not in this case," said the governor
emphatically. "Any real progressive is
a good man for the temporary chairman
ship. Ny opposition to Judge Parker is
not from personal feelings, but is due to
my belief that in so much as the conven-
ton is one of the progressives the spokes-
man should be a progressive"
This statement was made before judge
Parker had been named by the national
committee as temporary chairman.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
ROOSEVELT HEADS NEW PARTY
THIRD ORGANIZATION LAUNCHED
AT CHICAGO.
THOUSANDS IN ATTENDANCE
Borah, Hadley, Deneen and Others We're
Acknowledgements Will Be Per-
fected in Every State in
the Union.

Chicago.-Former President Theodore
Roosevelt was nominated for president
on an independent ticket in the dying
hours of the Republican national con-
vention, in which he had met defeat.
Followers of Col. Roosevelt gathered
in Orchestra Hall and pledged their sup
port to the former president.
In accepting the nomination, Col.
Roosevelt appealed to the people Of all
sections, regardless of party affiliations,
to stand with the founders of the new
party, on of whose cardinal principles,
he said, was to be "Thou Shalt Not
Steal"
The work of organization will be
pushed rapidly, state by state. At a
later time, probably early in August, it
is intended that a national convention
shall be held. Col. Roosevelt, in accept
ing the nomination, said he did so on the
understanding that he would willingly
step aside if it should be the desire of
the new party, when organized, to select
another standard bearer.
Prendergast Makes Nomination.
The speech nominating COL Roosevelt
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
PARKER VICTOR OVER JONES.
Bryan Will Garry Fight to Floor of the
Convention.

Baltimore.-Former Judge Alton B.
Parker, of New York, was selected by
the Democratic national committee for
temporary chairman of the national con-
vention, receiving thirty-one votes. His
election came over the protests of TWEEN
ty-two members of the committee, styl-
ing themselves the progressives in the
party, under the leadership of w. j.
Bryan.
Senato-relect James got twenty of
these votes and Senator O'Gorman of
New York two.
That Mr.. Bryan will carry the fight
for temporary chairman to the floor of
the convention now seems assured. En-
forts to come to an amicable agreement
on this question failed when a commit
tee conferred with Mr.. Bryan and 9TH
ers in an nedeavor to prevent fight
at the beginning. This committee, COM
posed of Chairman Norman E. Mack and
DR.. P. L. Hall, member from Nebraska,
reported at the meeting that its efforts
had been unavailing and almost imme-
diately the vote was taken
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
Three Petitions for Pardon.

Summit.-Among the large number Of
petitions for pardon pending there are
before the governor three former citizens
of Amite county, Julia Woodward, sent
up for life for the murder of her hus-
band, some five years ago, claiming Cruz
city on the part of the deceased husband
as justification of the deed, and num-
Der of prominent citizens of Liberty
and Amite county ask the governor is
sue pardon. Petitions are circulating
in behalf of Joe B. Chrisman, who was
sentenced last March for three-year
term for receiving money under false
pretenses, and Jim McClendon, who in
1910, killed Frank Newman, for which
he was sentenced to six years of servi.
tude.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
GIRL GETS CARNEGIE MEDsL
SAVED HALF DOZEN LIVES BY PRE-
VENTING COLLISION.
Miss Hester Ross of Ross Station, Clad
Only in Night Dress, Prevents
Crash of Train Into Cut of
Cars Running Wild.

Louisville.-For her bravery in saving
the lives of dozen or more men con-
nected with a freight train, near Ross
Spur, on the New Orleans, Mobile and
Chicago railroad, Miss Hester Ross, the
beautiful daughter of w. G.. Ross, OF
Ross, flag station six miles from here,
will receive Carnegie medal and large
purse of money. The heroism displayed
in the hour of danger has made her the
most talked of young woman in the
state of Mississippi. A telegraph oper-
ator and young woman telephone OPP
orator each played an important part in
the story.
AS No. 70, fast freight, pulled out Of
Noxapater, the depot operator at Louis
vile flashed to Dispatcher Stepp at New
Albany the following;
''Long cut cars broke loose here. Took
main line"
Dispatcher Stepp, realizing that a
crash between No. 70 and the runaway
cars going in an opposite direction on
the main line was almost inevitable,
called Miss Mary Monday, long distance
operator of the Cumberland Telephone
Company, saying: "Get whoever you can
on the wire at once, and tell them to
flag No. 70. There's a chance in hun.
bred. Hurry" Not losing a moment
she called the Ross home at Ross Spur.
1t was then about / am. At 1:10 the
freight was due to pass the little town.
No answer to her frantic rings was OBJ.
tanned for nearly five minutes. Finally
a drowsy voice answered at the Ross
home. Learning of the terrible situation,
and without waiting to arouse any 9th
ers of the family, and having but five
minutes to reach the station, Miss Ross
in her night clothes and bare feet, armed
herself with lantern and dashed down
to the depot. No. 70 whistled and was
about half mile down the track. The
cut of runaway cars could be discerncd
coming in an opposite direction to the
fast freight Standing in the middle Of
the track, Miss Ross swung the lantern
desperately, and jumped aside as the
freight rolled by, coming to halt few
feet further. The cut of runaway cars
bumped into the engine, but did no dam
age. The cars had run away for about
five miles. The freight engine later
pushed them back and proceeded on to
her destination.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28

vas made by Comptroller William A.
Prendergast of New York, who was to
have presented the colonels name to the
convention. Dean William Draper Lewis
Of the University of Pennsylvania Law
School, who was to make one of the Sec
Onding speeches, delivered the address
which he had prepared for the REPUBLICAN,
convention.
Representatives of twenty-five states
composed the notification committee
which informed COL Roosevelt of his
nomination and in sense stood as spon-
sor for the movement.
The committee consisted of Comp
troller w. A. Prendergast og New York,
Meyer Lissner of California, former
Congressman Richmond Pearson of
North Carolina, Frank Knox of Michi-
gan, Matthew Hale of Massachusetts, A.
R. Garford, Ohio; David Browning, Ken
lucky; Everard BieTer, Jr., Utah; Wal
ter Thompson, Vermont; Judge Oscar R.
Hundley, Alabama; Judge Ben B. Lind
sey, Colorado; Andrew Rain, Minnesota;
Judge Stevens, Iowa; Judge Lowder,
North Dakota; John c. Greenway, Ari-
IONA; ex-Gov. John Franklin, Maryland;
Pearl Wright, Louisiana; Lorenzo Dow,
Washington; Walter Clyde Jones, ILL
nois, and Frank Frantz, Oklahoma.
Many Were Absent.
1t was simple ceremony, but most
significant when viewed in its relation
to the country's affairs.
A nomination was passed nominating
Roosevelt. He spoke in reply, accept
ing it.
The proceeding was marked by wild
enthusiasm. The party was born. Gov.
Hadley of Missouri, Gov. Deneen of Hi
nois, Gov Stubs of Kansas, Senator
VIM. E. Borah of Idaho, and Senator
Bristow of Kansas, were conspicuous for
their absence.
When the hall had been packed, the
entire audience rose and joined in sing
ing America" after which the Roosevelt
delegates greeted Gov. Johnson as he
opened the formal part of the meeting.
ITO any man with red blood in his
veins,' said Gov. Johnson, its always
pleasure to fight a fraud, and especially
to fight fraudulent convention.
"The delegates present represent q
majority of the legally elected delegates
to the national Republican convention.
They propose to do right here and now
Just what they Were elected to do"
The governors speech was interrupted
with q wild burst of cheering.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
NEvEB PASSED ON SPEECH.
Bryan Says Parker Discussed 1t Only in
General Wav

Baltimd'e, Md.-Mr. Bryans attention
was called to the report that at his con-
ference Y 18th Judge Parker he had passed
upon the speech which the New York
iurist hail prepared to deliver as tenn
porary chairman. Mr.. Bryan said:
81 have not thought it proper to dis
cuss what Mr.. Parker said to me or what
/ said to him, but, in answer to rumor
that is now being circulated that he read
his speech to me and that | approved It,
l feel justified in saying that he never
showed me any manuscript. He referred
in very general way to what he intend
ed to say, but what he said only referred
to two or three subjects, and no one
could judge from what he said whether
the speech would be acceptable or not.
"a very small part of the interview
was spent on the question of what Mr..
Parker would say. 1t cut no figure in
either his decision or mine"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
DR.. GLASS IS PLEASED
PRECEDENT OF HEALTH BOARD
VISITS CAPITAL.
Dr.. Leathers Has Encouraging Report on
Hookworm Disease Now Being
Knocked Out in Cov1ngron
County.

Jackson.-Dr. S. w. Glass, president
Of the Mississippi state board of health,
is in the city in conference with the
secretary of the board regarding the
placing of the various sermns which
have been ordered to be placed in each
community in the state with popula-
ton exceeding five hundred inhabitants,
and other important matters.
He expresses himself as well satisfied
with the successful campaign of DIR.
Rowan, the field agent of the board,
in the interest of general sanitation!
Numerous hotels, restaurants, barber
shops and meat markets have been given
notice to clean up, and from reports
received are obeying the order.
DR.. w. S. feathers, director of public
health and sanitation of the state board
of health and dean of the medical de-
partment of the university, is in re-
ceipt of letter from DR. R. n. Whit
field, a representative of the board of
health, who has been conducting pub
lie health campaign in Covington coun-
ty, giving special attention to hook
worm disease. Wherever this work IS
being done untold good is accomplished,
and the letter below speaks for itself:
"You have done my family more good
by treating them for hookworm disease
than everything else that has been done.
'There are ten in my family, the
youngest being twelve years o. age. The
oldest child is twenty-four years of age.
L.,
and eight Children badly affected with
hookworm disease, and have given all
of lis the treatment"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
UNDERWOOD DOOMED.
Rousing Meeting Held in His interests
Friends Encouraged.

Baltimore, Md.-The champions of
Representative Oscar w. Underwood for
the presidential nomination held rous-
ing rally at the st. James Hotel, the
official headquarters of the Alabama,
Mississippi and Tennessee delegations.
Stirring speeches were made by Gov.
Emmett O'Neal of Alabama, Gov. Brewer
of Mississippi, Senator-elect Vardaman of
Mississippi, Senator Bankhead of Ala
bama, Gov. Gilchrist of Florida, Judge
Hutehins of Georgia, Representative
Helm of Alabama, and Others.
The tenor of the speeches was that
Underwood was "sanely'' progressive;
that he represented the highest and most
cherished principles of the Democratic
party, and that ifhe lived in Ohio or
New York he would today be regarded
as the Demoe~s-+ae'4fssarty's leader in a ma
tional sense. The trend of events was
favorable to Underwood's candidacy and
his hackers feel considerably heartened.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
HOSPITAL FOR PELAGRANS.
Lauderdale Takes Steps to Care for
Those There,


Jacksonville alarming increase in
pellagrous people in Mississippi, and the
refusal of the State Charity Hospital,
the Matte Herse Hospital at Meridian,
and the hospitals at Vicksburg and
Natchez to admit these people, on the
ground that the disease is chronic and
incurable, has moved the authorities of
Lauderdale county to take steps to es-
tablish camp for them. The disease
is especially prevalent in certain parts
of Lauderdale county, and has been
steadily on the increase. The health
authorities of the state are much con-
cerned about it, and the thinking of Pc
titioning the Rockefeller Institute to de-
tail experts to set to work to find out
the cause of the disease, or what will
alleviate it. Thus far there are no rem
edies. The number of pellagrous insane
at the state asylum is increasing greatly
also.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
Weevil in Tippah.

Jackson.-There has been reported to
the state department of agriculture that
the boil weevil has finished his devastat-
ing march through the state of Missis-
sippl, and has reached one of the north
ernmost counties Tippah, which ad-
joins the Tennessee line. Thus the in
sects have moved from Wilkinson, in
the southwest corner, to Tennessee, in
five years. People of that northern sec
ton have rested in fancied security,
thinking that the weevil could not exist
above central Mississippi. That has
been disproven in many instances.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
Coast Normal to Open.

Wiggins-The Coast Normal, which
will be held at Virgins, opens the 18th
of July and closes with an examination
for State license August 8 and 9. The in
structors are j. A. Huff of Forest, A.
Cooper of Moss Point, c. E. Ives of Bay
st. Louis, Miss Margaret Graham of Pc
lahatchie, and W. F. Bond of Virgins.
This is the fourth consecutive session Of
the normal at this place. Those inter.
ested should write at once for bulletin
and reservation to w. F. Bond, director.
Virgins, Miss.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
Oklahoma Rampant.

Muskogee, Okla.-Telephone messages
received here from various counties in
the Third Oklahoma district say that
the Republicans viii probably not place
county tickets in the field since the nom
nation of Mr.. Taft. The Third district
was overwhelmingly for Roosevelt and
the leaders believed with Roosevelt lead
ing the ticket could carry the doubtful
counties. The Republicans do not know
where they are at and are awaiting fur
Their results. One man telephoned to
Chairman Cochran that he was @dig
tressed."
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
$4,000 REFUGEES CARED FOR.
Government Spent $15oooo at Adams
County Capital.

Natchez.-Since the opening of the
government relief station in this city
April 10 approximately $15O,OOO has
been expended by the government in re-
lief work.
Seven hundred thousand rations have
been issued to the refugees in the
Natchez district besides several hundred
thousand rations being sent to the
Black and Tensas river sections.
There has been over 10000 refugees
along the Mississippi river who have
been supplied from Natchez and $1,000
refugees in the Black and Tensas river
country have received their supplies from
Natchez and Vicksburg.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
Frisco Will Not Kick.

Jackson.-That the Frisco system, OPP
Grating the Kansas Sity, Memphis & Bir-
in the effort which will be made by
inu the effort which will be made by
other railroads in the state to cut down
the raise in assessment has reached the
railroad commissions ears.
This road operates some $50 mile of
track and the commission raised it from
$4,000 to $4,000 per mile on the main
line, and from $4,000 to $4,000 en- the
branches.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
Planting on Overlooked Lands.

Rolling Fork.-The planters in those
sections which have been overfowed are
following the receding waters closely
with cotton planting and things are
gradually assuming their normal aspect.
The process of planting cotton seed in
the mud is unique. The seed are soaked
and rolled, then pressed into the mud
with the foot; the moisture and hot sun
causes the seed to germinate very quick.
ly and they shoot up as if by magic.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
SENATOR INDICTED.
Charged With Altering Bill After It's
Passage.

Jackson.-A. w. Bond, senator from
the First district of Mississippi, was
indicted in the criminal court by grand
jury for alleged violation of a criminal
statute. Senator Bond is charged with
having altered bill which created the
county of Stone, passed by the 1912 leg
islature.
A special election was held shortly
after the law became effective, and upon
closer examination the bill errors were
discovered that rendered it invalid. Sen
ator Bond, it is said, changed the bill,
thinking that instead of violating law
he was rendering the state a service.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
Unit Rule for Ohio.

Baltimore.-Gov Judson Harmon will
receive the complete vote of the Ohio
delegation. The unit rule was adopted
at caucus enlivened by sveral sharp
contests, all of which were led by friends
of w. J. Bryan, under the direction of
Mayor Newton d. Baker of Cleveland.
The unit rule was put in force by a
vote of 81 to 10, and motion indorsing
Mr.. Bryan's fight against Judge Parker
of New York was laid on the tab'-. 81
to 10.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
GEORGIA SETTLES IT.
Atlantans Name Roosevelt and Seaborn
WRIGHT.

Atlanta, Ga.-Theodore Roosevelt for
president and Seaborn Wright of Geor-
gia for vice president were named by the
Roosevelt Georgia White League as the
ticket for a ma tional progressive party in
the coming campaign. Resolutions were
adopted denouncing the dishonest meth
DDS of the Republican machine" support
ing President Taft at Chicago and call
ing for the immediate organization of a
third political party.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28

What success have you had with
the portrait of your mother-in-Iaw p
Tremendous. 1t is such speaking
likeness that my brother. when he
came to look at it, instinctively put
his cigar behind his back. -Fliegends
BIaetter.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
Capt. Jones to Europe.

Gulfport.-Capt. ]. T. Jones, pres
ident of the Gulf and Ship Island rail-
road, will be away throughout the sum-
mer, may pay visit to Germany. 1t is
stated that his family believe it will
be beneficial to his health and have
urged him to take the trip across the
water.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
BRYAN SCORES ONE.
Nebraska Delegation Adopts His Resolu.
ton Against Judge Parker.

nebraska Delegation AQ0plS MS heSolu'
ton Against Judge Parker.
Baltimore-Mr. Bryan and United
States Senator Hitchcock, both members
of the Nebraska delegation and formerly
intimate friends and political allies,
crossed swords in meeting of the state
delegation. Mr.. Bryan drew the first
blood. The incident grew out of the
Bryan-Parker fight.
Mr.. Bryan made a motion expressing
the sense of the delegation in favor of a
progressive, as against Mr.. Parker.
Mr.. Hitchcock opposed the motion and
in explanation of his position said he did
not consider it necessary for the delega-
ton to take position on the question.
He also opposed theu nit rule.
The vote resulted IS to in favor Of
the Bryan motion.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
MASSACHUSETTS IN DOUBT.
Will Probably Cast It's Vote for Foss on
First Ballot.

Baltimore, Md.-All efforts to asser-
tain the presidential choice Of individual
members of the Massachusetts delegation
proved futile. AS result only two
members Of the delegation were appoint
ed to the convention committees. They
were Frank Donohue to credentials and
David |. WEIGH to platform and resolu-
tions Tt is expected majority OF the
delegates will vote for Gov. Foss on tbs
first ballot.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
"sEE RUMoRs COMMITTEE"
This Is Murphy's Response When Told
of Brvan's Attack.


Though besieged at Tam
many headquarters with inquiries for a
statement as to Mr.. Bryan's statement
concerning the nomination of Judge Par
ker for temporary chairman of the con-
vention, Charles F. Murphy had nothing
to say.
"What do you think he was asked,
"of the charge that Judge Parker repre-
sents predatory wealth."
''He has right to say what he
chooses" replied Mr.. Murphy, "and I
have right to be silent"
Questioned as to various disturbing ru-
mors affecting Democratic harmony, Mr..
Murphy said:
"Who is the committee on rumorsi
See them"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
TOM WATSON ABSENT.
Georgia Populist Reported to Be III ct
His Home

Baltimore.-An absentee of the
Georgia delegation was Thomas E. Wat
son, twice Populist candidate for presi-
dent, who now is recognized as control
ling the balance of power among the
Democrats in Georgia. VIZ. Mr.. Watson
was elected as delegate at large by the
state convention last month he promissd
ssto 90 to Baltimore and lock horns with
Bryan" He is reported to be i'll at his
home.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
LOUISIANA HAS CONTEST.
Tragic Death Of Representative Wick.
life Causes Trouble.

Baltimore sends contest
to the Democratic convention, which
grows out of the tragic death of Repre-
sentative Wickliffe of st. Francisville.
Col. B. J. Vega claims the seat as an
alternate, but the opposing faction as
serts Vega was not elected as such.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
Are Raising Truck.

Mt. Olive.-Some of the farmers IN
this section ahve given little atten-
ton to the raising of truck this year
in order to supply the place of cotton.
It has been found from this experiment
that the soil is well adapted to sucb
growth.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
Prot. Burton Takes Charge.

Natchez.-September Is will mark the
commencement of the 18th year of JEFF
ferson College and under the efficient
leadership of Major R. A. Burton, of
West Point, Mis-, the friends and sup
porters feel confident that the Oldest
military institution in the south will
start on new era of prosperity.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28

Laurel.-sI am convinced that the
number of boil weevils in Jones county
have been woefully exaggerated" said
Mr.. Mcpherson, vice president of the
Farmers & Traders Bank.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28

Genealogist-"So you want me to
trace your English ancestry? suppose
you'd like to go back to William the
Conqueror. Parvenu- oh. yes, o.
earlier. -Harper's Bazaar
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28

Meridian.-The suggestion to found a
Pelagra camp is meeting with general
appreciation by the charitable organiza-
lions Of tbc city.
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