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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1886-07-24

'inkage, which will be a de.
nse from last year. Corn has
fered from the excessive rains,
not to the extent of cotton,
a fair yield is anticipated in
Try portion Of tho district ex
pting Mississippi, where the
BIS have drowned out the grow.
plant in the low lands.
---~s--s-s -
rhe meeting OF Valley planters
\ held too late last week for us
Inake the proper editorial COM
BIT on their action. We hope
resolutions passed will con.
10 eur Levee Board Of the very
It Importance OF tho matter
the necessity devolying upon
of keeping in proper repair
part of the loycc near the Inc
o lower levee district. Some
d must be done to this strip oil
b to save the country protect
N IL FROM overflow next sea
( We haye high water, and the
ion OF our able Attorney Gen
aud other distinguished law
ia IN favor of their usc oi
powers 10 build and keep up
portion of the levee.
is absolutely necessary 70,
Safety of yazoo, Sunflower
of Coahona and Lefiore that
strip mentioned should be
In good order. Ii IT is not
sections will not derive any
Iit from the leyce district, the
+ paid by them for leyee pur
{ might as we'll be thrown il
: isslssippi river. We sincere
pc the Levee COMMISSIONER
bike o just view of the ques
s and be willing to accord ths
f br right to the counties. |
be unjust, it would be un
tax Yazoo, Sunflower, Goa
and LeHore and then no
/ to them any Of the benefits
ation.-Yazoo City Herald.
Hugh Graeme Thompson
ford. has recently purchased
hgnificeDt plantation of MI
kker Sivley, near Raymond
liter leasing the land, howey
s / the remainder of 1886 an,
hole of 1887. Mr.. Thompson
bake stock, dairy, and frui
out of it, and it will becom
aabIe acquisition to the puI
r, as we'll as a matter of grea
ttance TO our community
purchaser is a son of the dis
/ shed Bishop. Hugh Mile
pson of this Diocese, and
intelligent and industriou
! gentleman. We shall we
- him to the neighborhooJ fo
IN worth, and too, because
IDENTIFY his father the NOR
u with the interests of ou
B. Since the above wa
n we understood that Mr.
pson will probably make thi
me, and tits highly probab'
be Bishop will spend muc
time there-all of which
ratifying to this commuDit.
mond Gazette.
Rosedale Leader.I
5olyed, That il Ia the earneI
of every Democrat in IL
j to heal all party disse
aud that as the time h,
ome when a thorough par1
cation is not only possibl
every way desirable, ther
q it
Dlvad. That on the four
klay of September, 1886, pl
conventions be held In eas
xisors District In the cou
select delegates to a Coun'
entinn TO meet at Roseda
ret Monday IN October, I5s
&e purpose Of selecting d ne
|6I5 cratic Executive Committ'
u 3aking such other action
an e necessary for the geneI
eot@o the county, aud that ca
ef.|et he antilled to select q
IT, ing ulimber Of delegateH y
be primary conventions
| the following places:
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1886-07-24

Larger advertisements. quarterly, half
yearly. and yearly.
Contracted for at Liberal Rates.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1886-07-24

Mr.. Andedson needed not have
called for prbof that we mis-stated
him. His ntore assertion would
have sufficetl. In fast we are glad
to afford him space for disavowal
which lie supplements with incl
dents from his political record
doubtless interesting to his adj
mirers. He errs in styling the
HON. I'D. Webster <ss-nnr four
candid se.n In that campaign 1879,
the Washington countyDemocracy
was be let By intestinal dissension;
and, p3 force, waived nomination
of a 81 ktor for the 8 counties of
Issaquana, Sbarkey aud Washing
ton. There was tacit intention
by ourself and our political associ
ates tx support Mr.. Anderson,
when h ssued letter containing
the folSwing paragraph: "If
elected tdthe Senate ] will advo-
cate the Unconditional repeal of
the tax ol cotton and cotton seed
for leyeel construction purposes,
to take effect after the close Of
the present year,
After The publication Of the let
ter ca tanning the qusted para
graph we Of coursd regarded
Webster as the ''iesl Of evils p
| and With the DEMOCRATS Of the
county generally, yotd for hIm.
i, il but just u 10 II. Anderson
10 say that after scouting lii siat.
ne advocated no sHelI vicious &.
IHIaiI4A II lie aahoI.IxeH.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1886-07-24
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TO DESIGN A

A Mass of Mixed-Up Letters and orn@
Scarcely anything seems so easy as to
design a monogram, yet we see very few
successful ones, the most of them being
n mass of mixed-up letters and orna'
ments of which we can find neither the
beginning nor the end. There is n law
regulating the designing of everything,
and it is this law which the true designer
keeps in mind and applies to his work
the effects of obedience to this law, and
its violation, are seen as clearly in the
design Of n monogram as in the design
for n cathedral.
First, there should lie harmony of com
position, that is, the letters should sc
emphasize, subdue, or control each othei
that the composition should impress US
as compact, appropriate, and, being So
beautiful.
Second, there should be no unneces
sary or~namentation; there should be 8
quiet and peace about the design which
will always please the truly artistic.
Looking at some designs, we get the i'm.
preston that ornament was so plentiful
that the designer saw no other means OF
consumption than that of burying his
designs in it, for we see that there is o
mass of curves, angles, shades, and
leaves, but nothing else.
Third, simplicity of lettering is an inn
portant requisite, as there should be ne
possibility of installing m f for a G. Oh
C. and the boundaries or outlines of the
lattara chouII Iva yalI defined
Fourth, the order of sequence of the let
ters should be carefully attended to. The
Common idea is that a certain number OF
letters are given with which to make 8
pleasing design, and so far, that impress
sion is right; but there is something be
yond this. There is the art of so placing
the letters that one can distinguish at o
glance the first, the central, and the last
letter. Now, the rule to be observed to
secure this result is as follows: The last
letter of the monogram must be the
principal feature, and must be the
largest, the boldest, and the heaviest let
ter; then the first letter must be the next
in size, but the lightest in outline and
color: then the central letter nus be the
smallest, and of an intermediate tint. II
the monogram is of four letters, the two
intermediate must be of the same size,
and the second letter lighter in outline
and color than the third. Art Amateur
, 1886-06-02

A new idea has beer introduced in this
city which will undoubtedly be popular,
and would be welcomed by the society
ladies of other cities. A woman past mid.
die age, who was recently thrown upon
her own resources for IA subsistence. con
ceivod the idea of asking some of hei
former acquaintances in society for work
as amender and darner, at which she il
very skillful. She was surprised to find
herself looked upon as a special provi.
dence by many ladies whose social du
Ties occupied so much of their time, and
who have not hitherto thought it posi-
BILE to obtain help in this direction. They
very gladly accepted the offer, and now
sent to this lady's house every week al
the clothing and hosiery needing repairs
which is brought back in good order
within a few days. After a few weeks
experience the lady who has introduced
this novelty finds herself possessed OF
n considerable income, and her exampl,
may be initiated with profit by Others
Washington Letter.
, 1886-06-02
Truth Stranger Than Fiction !



There Is an old SAYING to the effect that
there Is nothing new under the sun. - and vet
IRON the following 1t " oulu appear that there is
nm execution even 10 this rule
AT a poiut six miles west Of st. Augustine.
Florida. on The line of the ST Johns railway.
lies IA beautiful tract Of land which has recently
been laid out IN n town site called West ST Au-
CUISINE.
IT Augustine proper is the Oldest city In the
hlSlOileal anuquiiy. ana lew II any OF the many
thousands mat Visit Floriua fail To take a look
al me sea All. Olu fori, ana thc many DINER
interesting objects
IL was founded sept. ). l5t5. ,iorty-two years
previous 10 Inc settlement OF Jamestown. va,
anu nity-hNe years btio e the landing oil me
plgrhns on llyinoutn ROCK. Inc name 81.
Augustine was given TO The place by tue span
lafu., because tiey landed On the day dedlca
led To that reVereu ana learned saint. 81 Au-
gus ne T. growing rapidiy, being the terminus
OIL Two railways, ana others are Icing eNiend.d
toward y, anu II Is now known as tbs Hotel
,nrS vi rdp,Iua. aud una.so,u,a U,..-
So,,,hsr 49, a sHr.a, ns,,a ,.aari. Ill.,
,,a,.d ~, a. vau," 10 IL. 49, LIZ
noting lie great nrorress bell y male in M,
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m mt smy, in, ir", H. " ( nilan ~ VI" ~
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, 1886-06-02
STEAMBOATS, IN INNER AFRICA.


Carrying Large Vessels Overland Hun.
dredn of MiIes-How 1t Is Done.
Many times within the last five years
large caravans have travelled along the
paths that lead far into Africa, carrying
strips of iron or steel, boxes of rivets
and bolts, and sections of boilers, paddle
wheels and smoke-stacks. After many
weeks these expeditions have heaped
their loads upon the shore of some great
lake or mighty river, where white mel
and their native assistants have welded
the hundreds of pieces together anc
finally launched complete and perfect
steamboats, upon the waters of interior
Africa.
Eleven steamboats, and one sailing yes
Sci are nov plying upon the great lakes
and rivers. 1t is only twenty-eight year,
since Burton and Spoke were the first
white men to visit Lakes Victoria and
~Taganyika. Only within the past ter
years have they and the third great lake
Nyassa been carefully explored, the up
per waters of the Congo visited, and the
Alma river traced on the maps. On al
these inland waters, and also on the
upper Niger, the whistle of the steam
boat is now heard, and many natives
have learned to welcome the puffy craft
as Offering them a chance to trade.
1t was a costly undertaking to trans
port these vessels hundreds of miles over.
land, far into the depths of Africa.
Small as the steamboats, are compared
with over river boats, they weigh from
25, 900 to So 900 pounds apiece. From
800 to 1900 porters were required t.
transport each boat to its destination. A
few of the Upper Congo steamers, how
ever, were mounted sections on steel
wagons with broad tires, and Mr.. Stan
ley tells of "the awful toll Of dragging
these heavy steamers overland before
they are set ahoat above the cataracts.
These steamers were nearly all built il
England, and they pulled up and down
English rivers on trial trips befor,
they were taken to pieces ano
shipped to Africa. Serious delay wa,
caused if a single important piece wa
lost. After the little French steamer
due had nearly reached the Alma river
early last year it was discovered that one
of the most necessary pieces was missing
me the boat lay useless on the shore foi
many months until a duplicate piece
could be obtained from Europe.
A missionary steamer launched lasi
summer on Lake Nyassa is manned
from engineer to cook, by a crew of ma
tive Africans, who were taken to Eng
land to learn their duties. BY means o
this little craft and its predecessor, tn,
Ilala, regular communication is man
tanned among the mission stations ale.
Uyassa's 700 miles of coasts. In anoti
steamer named Peace, which 500 bla'
carried on their heads to Stanley /.
two years ago, the missionary Gren
Travelled last year about 9, 900 miles, N
ing many interesting discoveries
wholly unknown and densely popuia'
regions along the Congo tributaries.
New York Times.
, 1886-06-02

THERE seems to be the usual variety of
opinions in Washington concerning the
propriety Of amending the tariff. Mr.
Morrison bill adds a few articles to the
free list-too few we %think-and rclrc's
the higher rates on a considerable number
of manufactured articles. OF course
every interest that is touched by the re-
d%uciions will object and bring influence to
bear against the bill. The manufactur-
ers and mechanics are paying duties on
raw materials used by them-many of
these materials not coming into competi
ton with any Of our manufacturers. 1t
would seem to be wiser for congress to
add all such raw materials, which were
taxei for war purposes. TO the free list.
There ought to be no objection to such a
cour-e
, 1886-06-02
THE SISTERS THREE"



am spinning the thread OF life.
And the seven stars In my crown
Stand for the stages of mortal strife
weave in my welt adown.
The violet hue OF infanthood,
The indigo of childhood truth.
The blue the youthdawn lighter hned,
The green the time of growing youth
The yellow, vigorous manhood's prime
The orange, color OF decay,
The red that marks life's sunset time.
Refracted tint of life's brief day.
LACHESIs.
am drawing forth LIES thread.
And the spindle turn | round
From violet hue to latest red
That sets the human bound.
ATRoPOS.
am holding the shears OF fate.
stand by my sisters twain.
And tho the hue be early or late,
make their labor vain.
T. w. Is.
, 1886-06-02

Late studies on the oyster, by Pro
fessor Modulus. show that out Of 140
shells examined, only a very few had
any foreign organism ON the right valve,
while the 'ost had sponges, hydroids,
etc, on the left valve. Forty-three of
these bore on their left valve the body to
which the spawn fised itself. The bot
tom Of an oyster bed formed by old oys-
ter shells is not smooth, the young ones
being fixed obliquely. The right valve
may sometimes be protected 30 that EN-
bryos Of other organisms, e. g., sponges,
ciriipedes. etc. may attach themselves
and grow. Boston Budget.
, 1886-06-02

The LEADERS suggestion that Wyo-
ming should elect a first class Democrat
to represent the territory IN the next con
rre's, meets with the universal approval
of Democrats. Many Republicans also
eoncede that a good, energetic Democrat
will be of more service to the people as a
congressional delegate while the Demo
cratic party is in power at the capital,
than the ablest Republican WHO can be
sent there in that capacity.
, 1886-06-02

Great excitement has been caused in
Paris, Tex, by the remarkable recovery
of J. T.. Corley, who was so helpless he
could not turn in bed, or raise his head;
everybody said he was dying of consump'
ton. A trial bottle of DR.. Kings New
Medical Discovery was sent him. Finding
relief he bought a large bottle and a box
of DIR. Kings New Life Pills; by the time
he had taken two boxes of pills and two
bottles of the discovery. he was well and
had gained thirty-six pounds. Trial bot
ties of this great discovery for consump'
ton free at w. n. Hunts.
, 1886-06-02

DR. CHICHESTER A. BELL, a cousin OF
Professor Bell, claims to have made a
wonderful discovery, by means of which
sound waves, which cause vibrations in a
fluid jet, can be photographed and ac-
e%urately reproduced by the aid of a mi
crophone. This rival of the photograph
is said to be of more importance and of
greater prospective practical value than
the invention of the telephone.
, 1886-06-02

joins KELLY, the great leader OF the
Tammany Democracy of New York, died
in that city yesterday afternoon lie has
led an eventful life as the chief organizer
and director Of the Democratic forces Of
the Empire City. lie was a man of great
ability, force OF character and most scru
pulous honesty. His death will probably
cause the d~isintegration of the Tammany
Hall faction of the Democratic party OF
New York city, and a consolidation Of he
various factions OF the parry into ore
eonpaet. lnvincible body.
, 1886-06-02
where wiberg's Wonderful Winning
Was.

Aug. Wiberg, 1881 South Tenth street.
Omaha City. held one fifth of ticket 73,-
o40, which drew the capital prize of $50
900, in the drawing OF the Louisiana State
Lottery, at New Orleans, Tuesday, March
lG; through the First National bank of
Omaha. he sent il TO the New Orleans
National bank. and received a draft for
$50. 900 made on the Hanover National
bank and was sent to Kountze Bros. .
New York City, for collection, and the
sun OF $4,000 was received Omaho
(Neb) Republican. april II.
, 1886-06-02

The Ne-DiscoNcry OF hehow hihfnie.
A recent interesting discovery is that
of the ancient quarries where the beauti
full antique marbles were obtained. In
the province OF Oran, Algiers. has beer
opened an extensive deposit containing
gallo %antico, breccia and cipoline, be
sides black and white marble. Until
this re-discovery the beautiful yellow
marble. gallo %antico, has been unknown
save by fragments found in Roman
ruins two or three years ago.-Arkansaw
Traveller.
, 1886-06-02

Manufactured only by the California
Fig Syrup company, san Francisco, Cal,
is natures wi true laxative. This pleas
ant California liquid fruit remedy may be
had of W. n. Hunt. Large bottles at
50 cents or one dollar. 1t is the most
pleasant, prompt and effective remedy
known to cleanse the system; to act on
the liver, kidneys and bowels gently yet
thoroughly; to dispel headaches. colds and
@fcvers; to cure constipation, Indigestion
and kindred ills.
, 1886-06-02

TIIE latest scheme in Vermont is to
give the united Republican support to
Senator Edmunds for reelection to the
senate, with the distinct understanding
that he will not permit his name to go be-
fore the next presidential convention.
Mr.. Blaine is evidently working for a
solid New England delegation in 1855.
, 1886-06-02

According to some recently published
statistics there have been fought ii
France since 1870 no less than S47 duels.
besides many between officers and pri.
vate soldiers, which are scarcely eve
mentioned in the papers. Out of thes,
S47 duels only nine resulted in one of the
parties being disabled. In SO per cent
of the eases the combatants left the tield
unscratched.-Paris Letter.
, 1886-06-02

FoRTY thousand Philadelphia working
men have made an appeal to congress for
free raw materials and tariff revision.
And congress ought to give careful attcn
ton to their appeal. The free list can be
enlarged to the advantage of the manu-
facturers and the country.
, 1886-06-02

The revenues of the governm ent for
the past month are nearly SIG, 600, 600 in
excess of expenditures during the same
period, and treasury officials are en-
couraged to believe that there will be a
comparatively large decrease in tie public
debt-prcbablv about $40 OOO, 00u.
, 1886-06-02

Another universal language has been
invented. There are now three well
developed systems, 4Volupuk." "Pasi
lingua, and the last. NAL Bino." and il
philologists continue their inventions
there will be more trouble in learning
all the universal languages" than in nc.
quiring acquaintance with the languages
now existing which do not profess Sc
much.-Chicago Times.
, 1886-06-02

Pope Leo XIII is described by a French
writer MS graceful and kingly in his gest
ures, with n merry mouth and n smile
that is rather gentle and paternal. His
eyes are very black and brilliant, and his
features, ascetic and strongly marked,
have become benevolent and engaging.
, 1886-06-02

As well as the most effective method of
dispelling headache, colds, and fevers, or
cleansing the system, is by taking a few
doses of the pleasant California liquid
fruit remedy, syrup OF figs. soc. and 81
bottles sold by W. n. Hunt, 1919 Eddy
street.
, 1886-06-02

Cowhiek & Whitcomb's closing out sale
still continues The low prices at which
they selling goods is drawing an Immense
trade, and already their stock shows a
large reduction. Those needing goods
should buy now, while they have > full
assortment to select from.
, 1886-06-02

Mean minds and little natures skim
lightly through all branches of learning,
and only gain a mere talking" knowl
edge Of anything. While seeming to
know everything, literally they know
nothing, except in the most superficial
way Mime. George Sand.
, 1886-06-02

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bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, lever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains
corns and all skin cruptiops, and p%ositivel,
cures piles, or no pay required. 1t i,
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction. o.
money refunded. Price % cents per box
For sale by w N. Hunt.
, 1886-06-02

The LEADER is still waiting for Com
gresham Gibson to explain his recent
statement on the floor of the house OF
representatives that the olcomargarine
bill, if passed, would be Il betrayal of the
Democratic party.
, 1886-06-02

The senate seems determined to in
crease the items Of the river and harbor
bill. The whole thing is likely to look
small before it leaves the white house, if
it goes there in extravagant shape.
, 1886-06-02

n. d. WALLACE, president of the New
Orleans Produce Exchange, and the reg
ular Democratic candidate, has been
elected in the Second district to fill the
%unexpired time of Michael Hahn, Re
nuhliran
, 1886-06-02

A Chicago mar who has recently re.
turned from Europe. was asked what he
thought of Rome, well" he replied.
Rome is a fair-sized town, but | couldn't
help but think when l was there that
she had seen her best days.'-New York
Snp
, 1886-06-02

The first Democratic congressional con
vention of the year, in Mr. Springer :
illinois, district, heartily endorsed the
administration of President Cleveland.
, 1886-06-02

ACCORDING to Speaker Carlisle con-
gress will adjourn between the first and
fifteenth Of July.
, 1886-06-02

DIT rs Instant relief Final eur. In o
l. 1AGo days and never returns M
purge. no snlNe. NJ supposiiory Sufferers Will
learn OF a SIMPLE rcmrdy Free, by addressing
Cd Mason. ~ Nassau street. New York
, 1886-06-02

Delicious ice cream and the finest soda
water with all the various fruit syrups, at
III. III. Ellis.
, 1886-06-02

MoNN or the good things Of this
ss) life are ~sorrowfully let
alone on account Of Dyspepsia. Acker's
Dyspepsia Tablets will cure Dyspepsia.
Indigestion and Constipation; sold on a
positive guarantee at 25 and 80 cents. by
Pearse * McGill. Druggists.
, 1886-06-02

a Coating Of Tin or Fabrics
BY a new German process finely di.
vided tin is precipitated upon flexible and
brilliant coating
, 1886-06-02

If you want an elegant custom suit on
short notice. 20 TO b. Hellman
, 1886-06-02

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