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The Greenville times., 1881-11-12
Interesting letter from ne Mind,
60. superintendent of Education.


Editors Comet.
have iust read the circular
sued by the State Superintendent,
Gen. !. a. Smith a. thc County
superintendent. Ills suggestions
are timely and of more Importance
To the economical administration
Of the Public Schools throughout
the State than any yet proposed.
II we are 10 reduce school eNpen-
ses without impairiug their ell
cheney the committee to be appoin-
ted by the State Teachers Associa-
tion to memorialize the next Leg
islature will hit upon the sugges-
tions made by him.
This is the eighth year | have
served as County Superinten-
dent of Kinds County. | have
served under five State Superin-
tendents.
hav acted as Secretary of the
State Board of Education under
four of these aud it gives me pleas
ure to state that none of these
have shown more personal inter
ests in the administration of
the public school system than
the present incumbent. He is
modest, unassuming aud always
at his post. Circulars issued from
his Office will compare favorably
with those coming from States
much older in this work. To him
we are indebted for the very in
teresting and instructive Teachers
Institutes held throughout the
State under an arrangement made
with the General Agent of the Pea
body fund without cost to the State
To him we are indebted for the
free scholarships in the Normal
School at Nashville. BY this ar
rangement, six young men and six
young women Of our State are ad-
mitted into this institution every
year to be properly prepared for
/ school work,
cannot close this without sug-
costing to the eolored teachers of
this County the propriety of show
ing proper appreciation for tho
liberal manner the party now in
power in the State have provided
means for the support of Public
schools in this county. From
$4,000 to $4,000 is paid each year
to teachers for the support of pub.
lie schools. Twenty-Five thousand
dollars of this amount is paid to
teachers of colored schools; and
sincerely hope this matter viii
be duly considered by you before
you east your ballots on the eight
of November | would not cncOur
age you to become politicians but
you are more capable Of advising
your race than any other class
of citizens; aud hope the arrange
mcnt entered into ut Raymond on
the 10th day of October will re
ceiye your hearty support, and my
word for ii, it viii doa away with al
race issues hereafter in the elec
ton of u county ticket. ! consid
er the comisg election in this eom
ty the most important one tx
the colored people ever held OF
ever to be held, The defeat OF
the ticket nominated at Raymond
on the 10th of Oct. will indicate t,
the white voters of Kinds county
that you do not desire politica
afiliation with them. If this tick
ct succeeds the beneficial result
will be felt by every colored vote
in the county. Very trurly yours
+. a. WOLFE,
Sup't Pub. Ed, Kinds 60,
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12
Homicide Near Burt0nia.


On Monday evening last Colonel
J. r. Powell shot and killed Mr.. J.
p. Robinson. The circumstances
of the killing, as reported TO us,
are as follows: Mr.. Robinson and
his brother rented land from Col
onel Powell, who is a large land
owner and planter in the Yazoo
precinct of this county. a dis
pute arose between the parties
over the cotton for the land rent.
This eliminated at Colonel Pow
elps ginhouse, where the cotton
lay, in a demand by the Robinsons
for the cotton, which was refused
unless the rent was paid. Pistols
were dEawn, and to more effectu.
ally resist the attempt 10 take the
cotton, Col. Powell, after threats
had been interchanged, sent to his
house for his shotgun. When il
arrived firing began, Mr.. J. p,
Robinson being shot dead and
Colonel Powell being wounded in
the hand.
Our informant relates that there
was much feeling against Colonel
Powell. who is an old citizen OF
that county, and must be 20 years
of age. The preliminary trial wa,
set for yesterday.
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12

Messrs II. Craig s. Sons, mer-
chants at this place, have conclu-
ded to send a fine bale of cotton
to the Atlanta Exposition and en-
ter it for the grand prize to be
awarded to the sender of the bale
of the most superior excellence.
Merchants who have been dealing
in cotton during the whole oftheir
business life-such men as Barks-
dale & Smith, J. f. Powell & Co.,
L, Schaefer, {, n. Gilruth, r. G.
Shepherd, n. z, Luse & Co., and
others of this city, and who know
to a nicely what fine cotton is, and
what it takes to constitute a sam
pie of superior excellence are free
to say that the sample taken from
the bale under consideration is the
best they ever saw. We have
been permitted by the Messrs
Craig to examine this sample, and
we must say that nothing we ever
saw in the shape of the feecy sta
pie could ''hold o candlen to it. 1t
is as white as the driven snow and
as free from spot or blemish as the
same snow before it touches the
earth. 1t is a thing of beauty.
This cotton grown on the Anchor
age" place, Silver Creek this coun-
ty, owned by the Messrs Craig, and
1t needs must reflect credit upon
YazOo. We are glad that the gen
tlemen referred to have deter
mined to enter this bale for the
purpose indicated, for we believe
that it will win the blue ribbon. At
any rate, we should like to see the
bale that is declared the winner
over it.
In this connection, we learn that
it is the intention of the people OF
this community to send to the Ex-
position committee of gentlemen
of intelligence to represent oul
county at that famous exhibition
the grandest ever cotton up in this
country. We think the idea a
good one, and hope it will be car
ried out. Yazoo ought to be rep
resented there, for she is next tC
the largest cotton raising county IN
the world, and second in popula
ton and wealth to any in Mississ
ippi. A committee, composed O
intelligent wide-awake men, cOulC
have their views enlarged, minds
better stored with information by
attending this exhibition; and OF
their return our people would b,
sure to get the advantage of wha
knowledge our commissioners de
rived whileaway. And would no
azhis rebound to the good of thu
.xsltire community ~ MI meant
If Il such committee be sent.
4. e have received a sample o
- f-szs>os 49,. ~ old friend
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12
Notice for Proposals for Custody and
Services Of County Prisoners.

Sealed proposals win be received at
the Office of the Clerk Of the Bourd Of
supervisors Of Washington county, Miss.
until Monday, the ID day Of january.
ISS2. for the custody and services of
County Prisoners for the term Of four
years from the first of january, lSS2, Us
required by "an Act In relation to pris-
.oners in county Jail "--chapter 10
Code 1850. The Board reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
G. NJ. JOHNSON, Clerk
By G. NCiRArI, ID. G.
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12

Thursday. tbe slth day of so
romhcr instant. as day of
National thlub -i,iagand PRAYER
hy coasiug so br as mos bc fem
ther secular abors, lui meeting
iu thcirsevcml places iof Worship,
there 90 Join m aserihiug honor
audpuise to Almighty God, whose
goodness hos hccn So manifest iu
our history and m cur lives. and
offering earnest praise that His
bountics may continue 10 us and
To our children.
In witness whereof. I have here
unto set my hand. and caused the
seal of the United States 10 be
affixed. Done at the City Of
Washington, this the 9Th day Of
November, in the year of our Lord
1881, and OF the independence of
United States, l06th.
ISigned. CHESTER A. ARTHUR,
President.
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12

Al the Opera House on the eve
ling of thanksgiving day, Nov. "a,
he Ladies' of the Episcopal church
yin give q supper which they pro-
pose to make as attractive and
agreeable as possible. Doors open
1t 81 o'clock. The public are So
icited to attend. Any orders for
suppers will be carefully filed.
Those wishing their suppers at
home are especially requested to
send their own dishes.
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12
Notice.

The stockhDlders of the Columbus,
Fayette and Decatur Railroad Company
are hereby notified TINT there Will be q
meeting Of the stockholders of said Com
pany at the Office Of said company IN
Columbus, 1owndos County, Miss,
ON TUESDAY, THE THIRTEENTH
DAY OF DECEMBER, 1881,
at y M, for the purpose of considering
and saneioning u proposed agreement
for the consolidation OF the Columbus,
Fayette and Decatur Railroad Company,
the Elyton and Aberdeen Railroad Com
pany, and The Georgia Pacific Railroad
Company. into one Company under the
nume of Tim GEoRGtA pAgFIC RAILWAY
COMPANY, which agreement has been
adopted by the Board Of Directors Of the
Columbus Fayette and Decatur Railroad
Company. and for such other business as
may come before the stockholders.
By order Of the Board Of Directors.
EUGENE &. GORDON.
President Of the Columbus. Fayetle and
Decatur Railroad Company.
Columbus, Miss, Nov. 10, lSSl.
Nov. l2-jw
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12
Notice to Bridge Contractors

Sealed proposals will be received at
the office of the Clerk Of the Board Of Su-
pervis0rs of Washington county. until
Monday, the 18th day If December, ISL,
for building o bridge across RaWls Bay
on, on the road known as the county line
road extending from the foot Of Lake
Washington to Government Leyee near
Carolina Landing; said bridge to be 20
feet long and ] feet wide. Bids must
be accompanied with plans and specili-
cations. The Board reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
G.. VI. JOHNSON. Clerk.
By {. MCGRArH, d. G.
Nov. Il. ISL.
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12

Sealed proposals viii be received at
the office of the Clerk Of the Board Of SUI
pervisors of Washington county, Miss,
until Monday, the 2d day Of January,
ISS2. for the support and keeping Of the
paupers of said county, for the term of
four years from the first day Of January,
1852. The Board reserves the right to
reject any Or all bids.
C. NJ. JOHNSON, Clerk.
BY G. MCGRuf, j. &.
Npr 10 1851
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12
A Big Potato.

We have received from Mrs. G.
,. Smith a potato weighing lla
'unds. Our friend Charley Smith
formed us it was a Ben King po-
TO, but we know that Mrs. Smith
too good a Democrat to grow
at lind.
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12
- Crop Gathering.

o weaiber since Tuesday has
wet and unfavorable for cot
picking. On Tuesday and on
az nights there we're severe
ms which doubtless destroyed
damaged much of the cotton
g fieId. The weather is fine
N.
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12
sTRAYED OR STOLEN

From tvondale" plantation, on
Lake Washington.
a MOI sE-COLORED MARE MCLE.
branded with five or six inch SIS on her
shoulder and nip. 4 liberal reward win
be paid for her recovery and return.
octS Irs. J.. j. STERLING,
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12
Generous Gift.

e are Informed that the lum-
pile on Main street, next the
hodist Church, is material for
construction of a " Free Libra
building; and with some
/. hooks, is. the gift of Mr..
}. huhtington to the Y. NJ. G. A.
5reenyille. This is in perfect
ping With this gentleman's gen
d aud dbeneyolentnature. Mrs.
ASI1donates the lot for this
pose.
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12

lur Carroll, Letiore and Mont
aery county exchanges are re-
,sted to state for the informa-
4 Of the witnesses therein, that
carotof the State vs.. Holman
bdon continued.
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12
Citation Notice

Alice G.. Brooks
VS..
John Brooks
The state Of Mississippi:
TO JOHN BROOKS:
You are commanded 70 appear before
the Chancery Court Of the county of
Sunlower, In said State, on the FIRST
Monday in December. 1851. to defend the
suit in said court OF Alice q. Brooks,
wherein you are defendant.
MARSHALL BROWN. Clerk.
]. y. WALTON. D. &.
November y, IssI.-l6
W. r. Trigg sol fer comp.
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12
Cotton Seed Oil for Lard

Goldsmith Brothers and Brown 4 Ar
her keep pure refined Cotton Seed Oil,
iado at the Greenville Mill, which is
lcaner, better and cheaper than Lard
" cooking purposes. Families trying
Will use lard no more.
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12

The Railroad proposition to the
ltizens of Sharkey county sub
lifted at the election last Tuesday
N defeated.
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12

Mr.. G. 2. Huntington has paid
- flying visit during the past
fook. He is now en- route to
Jow York again.
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12

The partnership heretofore existing
between the undersigned under the firm
name Of Hart q Holt. 4 this day dis
solved By mutual consent, James Hart
retiring and X. &. Holt assuming all lia-
biliiies. and alone authorized 10 collect
all tine outstanding assets II said iira.
JAMES HART.
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12

Miss Bertha Landau returned
homo last Sunday, from short
visit to her relatives in Louisiana.
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12

The Refined Cotton Seed Oil made at
. Greenville Mill Is for all cooking
lrposes superior to lard, and should be
used. II is healthier, clean
and cheaper than lard. 1t Is kept for
le by Brown 4 Archer. Gensburger
Bergman, and Goldsmith Brothers.
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12

70 remove us from any tempta-
"A to break the law on election
+, by seeking ingress into any
DON, Mr.. L. Caffal was so
,ughtful as to send in a bottle
his best; the famous McBrayer
10, for which we acknowledge
L indebtedness.
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12

I ~ Pillingsley, superintendent
\ tho Greenville Cotton Seed Oil
! Il, informs us that there is quite
lcmand for this oil for cooking
rposes, and that he is furnishing
. two large grocery houses of
Dldsmith Brothers, Brown 4 Ar.
or, and Gensburger & Bergman,
10 find very ready sale for it
their customers. 1t is cheaper
in lard, and so much purer aud
amer that it must soon come in
general use in place of that
HeIA
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12

that spreads disease aud death through
the miasmatic regions. Prepared for
use la private practice alone, this Pill
has become So universally popular that
nr. skinner finds Il difficult 10 supply
tho demand, and ne sells these Pills al
most exclusively 10 amy other remedy
for hillOusness. Nothing suits the gene
crul diseases Of this region 80 well. and
hence the prominence we give Il In this
advertisement. In this section 1t has
become almost disgrace 10 have chill
whom In reach Of the willing worker
mill
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12

II you want a good, substantial
business Suits,
ven made, and at low prices, goto
9ctl5 BRILLS.
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12

For q Fine Scarf.
est style, go to BRlLL's.
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12
- 49, -
FOR MAYOR.

r. BDURGES Is a candidate for Mayor
the Ensuing election.
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12

so acres iirst quality Deer Creek land
coo acres cleared and well improved.
Will sell in small tracts or IN body Oh
terms t. suit purchasers. White church
and school on the place
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12

nv your OYSTERS by the can of Hex
Bros., who receive them twice week
n New Orleans. oet22
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
areenvillo, Columbus and 5irming.
ham Railroad Company.
On and after November Il, 1881, trains

Trains between Greenyille andJoh
sonyille run only Tuesdays, Thursdays
and SATURDAYS. Al other trulns run
daily except sHndays).
CLAIMING VI. BOLTON,
November II, Superintendent
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12
"THE WILLING WORKER

hy which name It i known throughout
the bottom region. II is the most active
and enterprising mariner that ever sailed
among the mysteries Of the stomach,
ii Is
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12

J. ALEXANDER Is a candidate for
ayor at the ensuing election.
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12

cave your orders for OYSTERS,
sH, &C., at Hexter Bros, and they
| receive prompt attention.
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12
THE ASSASSIN


Of malaria, and works with tireless en-
ergy In the destruction Of disease. II is
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12
THE GOLIATH

y which :. iq the sling Of science will never
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12
sEINNEa's PILL.

Although not a patent medicine, hss
acquired such celebrity that il has been
familiarly styled.
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12
Plantation For Sale

OPPOSITE sToStsittf, prrn GREEN
The Greenville times., 1881-11-12
NOTICE or DISSOLUTION.

November u. I@I.-lG
W. Il. 1'rigg sol fer comp.
, 1881-11-25
NOTICES OF FINAL PROOF.
U. S. Land Office at Olympia. W.

U. S. Land Office at Olympia. w. T.
October 26, 1881.
Notice Is hereby given that John w.
Gray, Administrator OF Est. of Ii. Whitner,
deceased. has filed notice of intention to
make final prOotbefore the Judge, or in his
absence. the Clerk of Probate Court. at
his Office in Friday Harbor,w. T., OH Fri.
day the 9th day of December. A. D.. 1881.
OH Homestead application, No. 2526. for
the W hf OF S W or and lots 81 of sec 2S;
lot , OF sec %, and lot of sec 80 tip Sc, n
ri W,
lie names as witnesses: VIM. Smith.
Wm. Moore, and Peter Morris. all of Or
cas- Island. and John Ii. Bowman of Fri.
day HarbOr, san Juan County. w. T.
3Sw5 J. Il. Brown, Register.
, 1881-11-25
UNITED STATES District Land ohice,

Notice is hereby given that. In compliance
with the provisions OF the Act of Congress APP
proved June 8. 1878. entitled IAN Act for the
sale Of Timber Lands in the States OF Califor-
mia, Oregon, Nevada and Washington Terri
tory" CHARLES A. MORSE. of Clailam
connty. Washington Territory. has this day
led IN this office lis application to purchase
L or in Section No. 80 in Township No. 81,
North, Range No. west of the willamette
Meridian.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
said described Land. or any portion thereof
are hereby required to file their claims in
this office within sixty 1907 days from date
hereof
Given under my hand, at my Office, in
Olympia. W. T.. this 29th day or September,
A. ID. 1881.
J.T. BROWN.
l0w;a. Register.
, 1881-11-25
U. S. LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA. w. t.

OCT. 70, IooI. }
Notice is hereby given that Sinclair A.
Mcdonald, Administrator OF John Brown
deceased. has filed notice of his intention
10 make final proof before the Judge
or in his absence the Clerk OF
the Probate Court. at his office In Friday
Harbor, san Juan County w. T.. on Fri
day the 9th day Of December. A. D., 1881,
on Homestead application No. 3706, for
the lots S 3 n hfof "a & se1 Ofn or
of sec. II twp 81 II, T 3 W. He names
as witnesses: Daniel McI.achlan and Fred
Jones OF San Juan. Eben Wood OF Wald-
ron Island and EnOch May of Orcas ISL
aud. San Juan county w. Il.
3S;5t j. I. BROWN, Register.
, 1881-11-25
UNITED STATES District Land Office,
Olympia Washington Territory

NOTICE is hereby given that, in compliance
~ with the provisions of the Act of Cen
gress approved June Sd, 1878, entitled San Act
for the sale of Timber Lands in the States of
Territorv.n GEORGE GEDpEs of Kitsan
county, Washington Territory, has this day
filed in this Office his application TO purchase
the L or OF n Z or. Z hi ofS Z or and w or
OF Z or. of section number 10, In township
number IS north, Range number "a West, of
the Willamette Meridian.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
said described Land, or any portion thereof,
are hereby required TO file their claims in this
office within sixty 1901 days from date hereof.
Given under my hand, at my office. in Olym-
pia, w. T., this 18th day OF September, A. D..
1881. j. 7. BROWN, Register.
l0W25
, 1881-11-25
10w;30.
UNITED STATES District Land Office, }
OLYMPIA, Washington J'erritory I

UNITED STATES District Land Office,
OLYMPIA, Washington Territory.
Notice is hereby given that. in compli-
ance with the provisions OF an Act OF
Congress, approved June 3, 1878. entitled
IAN Act for the sale of Timber Lands i'm
tie States of California, Oregon, Nevada
and Washington Territory" JULIUS
MACOABER, of Kitsap county, WASH
ington Territory. has this day filed in
this office his application TO purchase the
SW1 of Section No. 81, in Township No.
% North, range No. l west of the VIII
lamctte Meridian.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely
the said described land, or any portion
thereof. are hereby required to file their
claims In this office within sixty (6O) days
from date hereof.
Given under my hand. at my office, in
Olympia. w. T., this 10Th day of October.
A. ID. 1881. j. Il. BROWN.
37:lOw Register of the Land Office.
, 1881-11-25
U. S. LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA. w. T.
OctObar NJ 1881

Notice is hereby given that Sinclair A.
Mcdonald, has filed notice of ofintention to
make final proof before the Judge. or in
his absence, the Clerk of the Probate
Court. at his office In Friday Harbor, W.
T.. Oh Friday the 9th day Of Decc mber.
A. D.. 1851. on Homestead application No.
3705. for the lots 4 & and hf OF n W or
aud W or Of IL e or OF section II twp 81
nr3 W.
He names as witnesses: Daniel McLach-
Ian and Fred Jones of San Juan aud Eben
Wood of Waldron Island, and Enoch May
OF Orcas Island, San Juan county. w. +.
3Sw5 j. T. BRowS, Register.
, 1881-11-25
UNITED STATES DISTRICT LAND OFFICE,
OI.YMRIA MAsINGnN TERRInRY

UNITED STATES DISTRICT LAND OFFICE,
OLYMPIA. WAsINGoS TERRITORY.
Notice Is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions OF the Act or Congress
approved June s. 1873, entitled ''An Act for
the sale of Timber Lands in the States of Cal
ifornia. Oregon, Nevada and Washington
Territory" AUSTIN z. HOWE, of Kftsap
county, Washington Territory has this day
filed In this office his application to purchase
the SES of NWk and SH OF NV or OF section
No Is, and Sc or of NE or OF section No 80, in
township % north, range No l west of the
willamette Meridian.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
said described land, or any portion thereof,
office within sixty 1901 days from date hereof.
Given under my hand at my Office, in
Olympia, w. T., this l2th day OF October, A.
ID. 1881 J. Il. BROWN,
36:l0w Register of the Land Office.
, 1881-11-25
UNITED STATES District Land Office, }
OLYMPIA. Washington Territory


OLYMPIA. Washington Territory.
Notice is hereby given that, in compli-
anee with the provisions of the Act Of
Congress approved June 3. 1873, entitled
''An Act for the sale of Timber Lands in
the States OF California. Oregon, Nevada
and Washington Territory" THOMAS
DAGNlN, of jefferson county, Washing
ton Territory. has this day filed in this
office his application to purchase the Sc
Or of Sc or of Section 80; the NE or OF
Sc or and E hf OF NE or OF Section No.
81 80 and 81 IN Township No. % n orth.
Range No. l west OF the Willamette Me-
ridian.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the said described land. or any portion
thereof are hereby required to file their
claims in this Office within sixty (60) days
from date hereof.
Given under my hand. Mt my Office, In
Olympia. w. T., this 18th day of October,
A. ID. 1881. j. 7. Brown,
37:l0w Register OF the Land Office.
, 1881-11-25

THE General land office at Wash
ington has compiled statistics which
show an alarming amount Of Hitter.
acy in the United states. In 1870
the voting population of the United
States was I ,663, 600, the voting pop
ulation of the southern states being
2.775,000. The illiterate voters in
the U. S. were 1,5So,000, and the
same class OF voters IN the southern
states numbered l,l23,000.
, 1881-11-25

WALL PAPER.-ro those wishing TO
purchase anything in this line, we would
say that we have a large and well selected
assortment of all kinds of cheap, costly,
plain and snowy wall paper, just received
and now on hand for the trade. Call and
examine, as we feel sure we can suit all.
ia quality, style and prices. The selec-
tions have been carefully made by compe-
tent judges. with view OF putting a su-
perior article oil the market.
n. d. HILL Son.
, 1881-11-25
N. ID. HILL q Son.

II Any one deslrous of purchasing
choice harness, double or single. will do
well to leave orders with o. Ii. Holcomb,
as he Is agent for All eastern firm whose
harness gives the hest OF satisfaction, both
in quality and style. This can easily be
proven by taking n look at Mr.. James
Salley's harness which WAS purchased by
Mr.. Holcomb. and Is pronounced by com
petent judges TO be the best style OF har-
ness in the place.