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The Greenville times., 1891-06-27
FIRES IN COrT0N SHIPS.

Plcayunc.I
The recent fire in the cotton cargo
of the steamship City Of Richmond,
while on voyage across the Atlantic
from New York to Liverpool, revives
interest in the subject Of fires ON cot
ton laden ships. The vessel in ques-
tion carried large number of passen-
gers who were subjected to serious Ill
convenience, aud confronted with I'M
mincnt peril during several days.
Although the fire proved to be a
serious one, IL was fortunately kept
under sufficient control to enable the
vessel to reach port In safety.
Tho subject ofllrcs in cotton cargoes
has frequently attracted attention in
the past, and although it has received
less notice of late, owing to the sm IL
or number of such accidents, its con-
sideration has not altogether been laid
aside. A feature of these fires is their
mysterious origin and the length of
time they may exist in vessels hold
before being detected. The common
theory is that the bales are ignited
while being loaded into the ships by
sparks from passing tugs or engines,
or are fired by the friction of the iron
bands which encircle the bales.
Sparks can cause a smouldering fire
which may never break out until the
cotton Is removed from the ships hold
or until 1t comes in contact with the
air.
One of the reasons why there has
been falling off in the number of cot
ton fires is the careful supervision
which is maintained at the ports over
the cotton from the time II is deliver
ed from the compresses until ii is
slowed away in the ships hold. In
this way the causes of accidents have
been largely removed, as evidenced by
the smaller number of cotton fires In
ships from this port.
Nevertheless, the consequences of o
cotton fire on shipboard are likely to
be so serious that some plan ought to
be devised by which the danger can
be still further lessened and the cotton
In any particular compartment easily
reached in case of blaze actually
starting. 1t appears to be particularly
difficult to extinguish a cotton fire on
shipboard owing to the extreme trou-
bic experienced in locating the seat of
the fire.
The local Cotton Exchange has in
the past given the subject of ship fires
careful attention, and has established
a supervision to which is largely re-
sponsible the falling off in the number
of cotton fires on ships. IL apparently
has done all that can be done in the
way of port supervision hence il re-
mains for the shipping interests them
selves TO provide better facilities for
handling fires when they break out at
sea
The Greenville times., 1891-06-27
THE B1TIs a0SuMESr.

jackson, Miss, June 2O.-In couuee-
tion with the plan to raise fluids for 8
monument to tiie Hon. Jefferson Davis,
the following address sigued By Z. ".
Peoples and J. l. Power, temporary
president and secretary, was to day
issued;
~ia December, 1883. soon after the
death Of the eminent Alisslssippiau,
Central Monument Association was
organized in this city nnder the tenl-
porary management OF the following
named gentlemen z. w. Peoples,
president; Heller Craft, j. w. Lam
bert, r. W. Millsaps, w. d. Holder.
Thomas IL. Woods, 5. w. Ferguson,
r. w. Banks, w. NJ. Strickland, and
j. L. Power as temporary secretary.
"A call was made for the organlza-
tiOn of associations in the respective
towns, counties and cities throughout
the Stalo with view of having their
aid aud cooperation in organizing
permanent Monument Association
whose mission would be to carry out
in detail the sacred work We have be-
gun. A number of associations were
organized, and the object of this notice
is to ask report 10 be made at the
central Office at the earliest practicable
period of the number of members and
the amount collected The funds can
be remitted to Maj r. w. Millsaps,
president of the Capital State Bauk,
who is the treasurer.
1--WE desire further TO urge that re-
newed effort be promptly made 10 in
crease the membership of these assocl-
ations, that others be at once organ
lied where none now exist, and that
We earnestly tender our hearty coop
Grafton to all other movements looking
to the accomplishment of the desired
end. To the above named mentioned,
constituting the temporary committee,
the following have been added: w.
w. Stone, II. j. Harding, B. L. Saun-
ders.
"Ihe women of Mississippi, always
prompt aud ready TO engage in every
noble work, are earnestly requested to
cooperate, and the aid of the State
press is specially invoked"
1t is estimated that tho former or
ganization referred to in the address
have realized upward Of $1,000 for
the monument.
Gov. Stone to-day announced tho
committee to confer with Mrs. Davis
relative to the final interment Of Mr..
Davis and try and induce her to have
1t in this State. The committee is
composed of the following well known
gentlemen: Ex-Gov. Lowry, chair
man, Gov. Stone, DIR. Z. W. Peoples,
X. w Millsaps, Gen. i. w. Ferguson,
the Hon. J. W. Fewell, the Hon. w. Ii.
Sims, Gen. William L. Martin, tho Hon.
II. IL. Taylor and Maj. w. w. ii. Nor
gan.
The Greenville times., 1891-06-27
Where Air Is SOLD.


The Bible house Of Constanlinople
has been often described. was con-
Quoted through 1t by tho son of DIR.
Bliss, 80 many years In charge OF IT,
and who but a few months before had
died at Assioot, on tho Milo, as de-
scribed IN a former letter. The Bible
house Is very well adapted to its pur-
pose, marked in all Its departments BY
evidences of American energy. aud
also by indications OF conservative
management.
Looking out of one Of the upper
windows, ! perceieed long, low block
by the side OF the Bible house, and
said to Mr.. Bliss:
"Does the Bible house corporation
own that block ~
at does not.n
"When that ls removed, If buildings
OF the character Of tho others In the
street arc erected your magnificent
views from these windows win bo cnt
off,"
NO. said he; "thoy cannot do that
We own The air.n
"What docs that mean p
"There Is custom In Constantine
pie Of selling tho air above the houses
which makes 1t impossible for tho
owner of the building to build above
a certain point, and we have taken
N.DtN - A. A. n
The Greenville times., 1891-06-27

Topeka, Kas., June 9.-The Peoples
party Is to become aggressive M Kan
sas. L. l., Polk, president of the Ma
tional Farmers Alliance, has !ssued q
circular to oil State Alliances request
ing them TO make arrangements for
holding number of mass meetings.
one in each Congressional District,
some day In September. Acting upon
the advice of the national president,
Secretary French of the Kansas State
Alliance win in few days issue a cir
cular designating place in each dis.
trict where the meetings shall be held
and suggesting details necessary to
success. 1t is all part of the plan to
have these district meetings followed
by county meetings In order to give
all an opportunity to attend and par
ticipste in the boom which they are
intended to give to the Peoples party.
The Greenville times., 1891-06-27
FEsIEEsTIARY BosB CASE



Especial 70 Times Democrat
jackson, Mss, june 18Th tho esi-
ebrated case of the state versus ths
surenes on the bond Of ihe late lessee
Of the Mississippi poniseahary. which
has occupied the Circuit Court for
nearly week. the main questions IN
volved were as TO the time when one
Of the aureties. P. Hart, wlihdreu
therefrom and had bis name erased
whether the erasure occurred before
or affer the completion and execution
OF the bond, and if afEer, whether be-
fore or afleF 1t was in the hands OF the
Governor. The jury having had tie
case under consideration since Satnr-
day last, and not being able to agree.
counsel on both sides, BY leave Of the
court, asked them about noon to-day
to find special verdict as to the facts
on the questions, aud agree upon the
application Of tho law to the facts that
might thus be found. Thereupon the
jury rendered the following verdict
I'VE, the jury, agree and find thar the
erasure OF the name Of p. Hart was
made from the bond sued on after the
same had been signed by all the parties
whose names appear thereon, includ-
ing the principals, and that tho erasure
was without tue knowledge or consent
OF any other surelies except Green, al
the request Of Hart, by the aid or pro-
curemont OF one Of the principals. J. S.
Hamilton, IN whose hands the bond
was before and after Hart signed, aud
before the same was delivered to the
Governor, aud that the Board of Pub
lie Works, WHOM they were acting
upon the bond, had their attention
called to the erasure.
1--WE further find that il the plaintiff
is entitled to judgment on this finding.
her damages are assessed at the sum
Of s44,0S2.72.
"As to whether or not ]. G. Hardy.
deceased, signed the bond upon the
faith OF Hart, who signed after Hardy
became surety, the jury are unable
to agree, and we, the jury, find for the
plaintiff against tho defendant, w. II.
II. Green, aud assess her damages at
the sum of $44,082.72.p
Upon the verdict Judgment was en-
tered In favor Of all the defendants ex-
cept Green, which was not contested
BY the State, the object being to get
the case before the Supreme Court.
The case will bc appealed by the State.
One of the many features Of the case
is that Judge Campbell had Instructed
the jury that If the erasurc was made
before tho bond was handad TO the
Governor, II was then their duty to
ind verdict absolutely for the State.
The Greenville times., 1891-06-27
Trouble for pelinQuenfs.

As river men say, the supreme
court Is understood to have "run
through itself' last Monday, as a de-
cision rendered then In the case of the
State vs.. Tolliver Taylor IL considered
a reversal Of the previous decision in
the State VS.. Alder, taken up from this
county. Both cases hinged upon the
question whether the State could
legally collect the delinquent privilege
taxes due prior to 1890.
Under the present decision State
Revenue Agent Writ Adams will in-
sttute suit against oil delinquents, on
or before July I, unless settlement il
made by them. A vast sum is involv-
ed and while many of the delinqueuis
are dead or insolvent considerable
amount will be collected for the State.
Commercial Herald.
The Greenville times., 1891-06-27
LEFLOEE oOUyTT CONVENTION.


Especial 90 Iimes-Dem0craLl
Greenwood, June 23.-The Leh0ra
County Democratic Convention met
here at the court house to-day. 5. r.
Coleman was elected chairman and
Bunnel Richardson and B. G. Ilumph-
reys secretaries. The following ticket
was nominated for this Senatorial
Distinct, composed of this and Talla-
hatehie counties: For Senator, Hon.
w. I. Rush; for Representative, j. X.
Nardaman; for Railroad Commission
ers, Walter McLaurin, j. F. Sessions
and J. II. Askew; for District Attor-
ney, Walton Shields; for Sheriff, j. L.
Sullivan; for County Clerk, J. r.
Bew for Treasurer, r. L. Jones for
Assessor, c. e. Gillespie for Coroner
and Ranger, G. H. Smith.
Resolutions were introduced and
unanimously adopted indorsing the
course of Gen. J. 4. George, and in
structing the Senator and Representa-
tive-eleet TO vote and do all in their
power for his reelection to the United
States Senate. A similar resolution
was carried indorsing Gen. Walthall.
sHARKEY FOR GEORGE AND wALIIIALL
Vicksburg, June 22.-Although the
Sharkey County Alliance lately in-
dorsed the Sub-Treasnry bill by a
small majority, reliable advices from
there say that the county is for George
and WaIthall as their own successors,
by large vote.
The Greenville times., 1891-06-27

fChicapo Tribune.l

lNHicuRO tEluunt
Waiter" said a man with long chin
whiskers TO the functionary that had
handed him bill of fair In Madison
street restaurant the other day, "where
do you locate the hyphen in this
soupr
"Sah :" answered tho waiter.
ii can't make out from the way it'e
printed here whether 1t is English-pea
soup or English pea-soup."
WAITS the di1r'runce2"
There is good deal of difference,
my friend. II it's made from English
peas | don't want it. If it's made
from good American peas reckon |
can stand having it served up in Eng
lish style, but Pm no Englishman--I
can tell you that right now
"Yes, sah.n
"And you'll oblige mo II you'll Just
find out whether this soup is for
Anglomaniacs or whether its called
English to show that II isn't French or
Portuguesep
'Ycs, sah."
The waiter disappeared in the direc-
tion Of the kitchen. He returned
presently, and explained that the soup
was made by a red-headod Irish cook
from five or six kinds of strictly
American vegetables that had been
left over from the day before.
"Thon it's darned swindle I" said
the guest. "Bring me some ham and
eggs.p
The Greenville times., 1891-06-27
Hon. J. 4. Wllletts, NaII0nal Alliance
Lecturer, In Grenada.

Hon. j. +. Willctts, National ALI
ance Lecturer from Kansas, spoke on
Thursday in the Court House TO about
sixty or seventy auditors, on subjects
connected with the great organization.
Like Mark Anthony, declaring himself
a plain, blunt man before the populace
of Rome, with no pretonsions to elo-
quencc, but devoted to his friends and
bis country, Mr.. Willetts introduced
himself to our people, as a plain, hard
working farmer, from Kansas, desti-
tuie of the arts of the orator, but low
ing his Alliance brothers, and his ma
tive land, he was resolved to tell the
truth, the whole truth and nothing
but the truth, and we have no right to
say that be did not succeed, at least in
part. A smooth, ailable speaker, using
his vernacular with great force, be en-
tertainod the people for about two
hours in one of the most adroit speeches
we ever heard, in part. We readily
agreed with him in many of his prop
ositions, and would not object to see
them in operation. Like him we be-
lieye the government has been too
long under the dominion of corpora
tions-like film we believe the press
ing wants of the whole country is
money, more money. But unlike him,
we cannot hold the old parties equally
responsible for the present financial
condition. The Republican party with
which Mr.. Willetts has acted all OF bis
life, until recently, has had control of
The government for twenty-five years,
except four, when the Democrats had
q President, with hostile Senate, rem
dering his administration imperative
as to any material reforms. Now to
throw upon the Democratic party Of
the nation any of the great evils that
now Cypress us, is not only unkind but
untrue in fact, for they were destitute
of power to pass any reform or relief
bills, for the benefit of the people. We
do not charge Mr.. Wllletts with it, but
il is very natural for him to wish the
destruction of the. Democracy, when
he sees the handwriting of doom
written over the life Of the Republican
party, compromising the death of
both in new or third party, which
was indicated in his remarks. Butwe
have no desire TO criticise unkindly
Mr.. Willetts speech, for on the whole,
It was in good temper conservative in
tone and often abounded with irrefu-
table facts which our people should
sludy.--Grcnada Sentinel.
The Greenville times., 1891-06-27
THE SEPARATE CAR LAW.
Grimes-Democrat.l


When few years ago, one of the
Southern States (NIississippD made
new departure and required the rail-
roads to provide separate cars for the
whites and the blacks il was regarded
as an experiment The movement has
steadily grown since, and there is every
reason for believing that in very
short time, the law will be enforced
throughout the South. A few years
ago this was not so, and the Louisiana
Legislature was advised not to pass
the law because the rest of the South
ern States had not done so. This OBJ
lection no longer prevails, for three or
four Legislatures have since adopted
ii. We were then told that while the
law might do for the extreme South
ern States on the Gulf, II could never
be passed or enforced in those on the
border, and Virginia was cited as a
sample. This prediction proves seri-
Gus mistake. Gov. Mckinney has pro-
nounced in favor of separate cars and
will recommend the Hccessary legisla-
ton to the Legislature with the.almost
certainty Of its adoption, and he Is
strongly backed up by the popular
sentiment of the State; indeed, In Vir-
giuia il is proposed to go further than
elsewhere and to separate the races
not only IN the railroad but In tho
street cars and other conveyances as
well.
This action taken under the very
shadow of the national capital will
probably provoke more than the usual
denunciations from the Republican
papers; but these will have no effect
In the South. AS we have already
noted, the action taken is with no un-
friendly feeling toward the negro, but
intended merely as a declaration to
the country that the white people of
the South intend that the two races
shall live separate and on entirely diff
terent lines. IL Virginia passes a sep
arate car law, as now seems certain; 1t
is quite evident that the few remaining
Southern States which have as yet
failed to act, will follow its example.
The Greenville times., 1891-06-27
A Plague OF Pigeons.

In Scotland, where wood pigeons
were extremely rare at the end of last
century, they now swarm to most
injurious extent. Congregating In
countless ilocks In the stubbles, they
forage there until the grain Is exhaust
cd, when they attack tho leaves of the
young winter wheat, swede turnips
and red clover, the latter, when not
killed, often suffering severely from
the ravages inflicted on II. American
AgrioulLurist.
The Greenville times., 1891-06-27
Confederate Records Wanted.

Washington, juno 1.-THE War
Department has already published q
large number Of volumes of the official
records of the war of tho rebellion,
both of the Union and of the Confed-
crate armies. Marcus j. Wright, agent
of the Department for the collecting
of Confederate records, has issued a
circular stating that it is known that
many valuable Confederate papers are
still in the hands of persons who have
not been reached, and as they are i'm
portant to a'full aud complete history
of the Confederate armies he hopes
that none will be withheld. Persons
having such documents may send them
to him at Washington or notify him
by mail what is In their possession.
The Greenville times., 1891-06-27
History of MISSISSIPPI,

This book promises the largest sale
that has been made in this State for
many years. The Clarion-Ledger to-
day shipped to one agent who has only
been selling few days, 100 copies.
1t is book that has been needed
it is mothodical-everything appearing
in its proper order and date aud there
are but few events of any import that
has occurred in the State, but what Is
in the History. From present indica-
tions the first edition will soon be
exhausted This paper has made
another contract with the authors for
the publication of second edition.
This history should be in every family
in the State.- .Clarion.l.cdger.
The Greenville times., 1891-06-27
Change OF Time.

In the early part Of the year when
the Announcement and Premium List
was printed, the time for holding the
Patrons Union was set for July 21st
to 26th, but on account of the unfavor-
able season in the early spring, and the
backwardness Of crops, the manage
mont has thought it best to postpone
the meeting one week. Therefore the
meeting will open regularly on Tues
day, July 2Sth, and close Sunday night,
August znd. The preliminary OPEN
ing will occur on Monday night, con-
sisting of dramatic and comic exor-
cises, songs, music, etc. All who de-
sire to oDjoy real royal entertain
ment, should be there at the prelImi-
nary opening.-Patrons' Union.
The Greenville times., 1891-06-27
An Interesting Case.

Jackson, Miss, juno 13-An inter-
esting case was decided to-day In the
Circuit Court. A party named King
was arrested at the Illinois Central
depot here last fall for violating one
of the rules of the depot. The arrest
was made by S. f. Montgomery, the
depot agent, under a statute Of 1890,
making all depot agents special officers
and requiring them to arrest all dis
turbers of the peace. King was sent
TO Jail, where he stayed all night. lie
brought smt against the railroad for
twenty thousand dollars damages for
false Imprisonment. The plea made
by the railroad was that Montgomery
in making tho arrest was acting for
the State, under the statute referred
to, and not for the company. Judge
Chrisman took this view and instruct
ed the jury to bring in verdict in
favor Of the company.
The Greenville times., 1891-06-27
rALLAHArcnIE COUNTY.

Especial to Appeal-Avalanche.l
Oakland, Miss, June 22.-The Talla-
hatchie county mass-meeting, held to-
day at Charleston, instructed for the
old Board of Railroad Commissioners.
The contest between Shieldsand Mont
gomery for District Attorney being
very close was referred TO primary
election, to be held August II. Gen.
George spoke to large and apprecia-
tive audience.
The Greenville times., 1891-06-27

A farmer was hoeing industriously
on his patel Of and, when a town
loafer approached Inc fence.
"IIello, Mrme + II What do you
think of the outlgosf" Z"
What outlook
eWhy, The busiue g outlook"
"Di9a't know there was one"
ave ereyIl talking about it down
to the stors. aIAl they sent me up TO
SEQ what you wblll4l say
"Oh, yes, | see. Well, you tell 'em
il they win stop talkin' and go to
hoein', that the country will prosper
without my outlook, Dye bear"
The Greenville times., 1891-06-27
EIJPEPSy

This is what you ought to have, You
must have it, to fully enjoy life.
Thousands are searching for It daily
and mourning because they find
1t not. Thousands and thousands Of
dollars are spent upon il annually by
our people In the hope that they may
attain this boon. And yet itmay be hatI
Ds all. We guarantee that Electric biz
ters II used according to directions aud
the use persisted In, viii bring You
Good Digestion and GUST the demon.
Dyspepsia, and install insead EupepeF.
We recommend Electric Bltterz for Dysz
pepsia and all diseases Of Liver. Stuns-
ach aud kidnegs Sold at 50e. and &I
per bottle BY Moore 8 Clarke, Druggists
The Greenville times., 1891-06-27
LocknAnr, TEXAS. Oct. Is. 1ssg

Paris Medicine Co., Paris, Tenn.
Dear Sirs ship us as soon as possi-
BILE gross Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic. NV customers want Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic and will not have
any other. In our experience of over
70 years in the drug business. we have
never sold any medicine which gave
such universal satisfaction.
Yours respectfully.
May 30-ly. j. s. BROWNE q Go.
Sold by all druggists.
The Greenville times., 1891-06-27

Intense Realism ''rhc curtain falls
as the burglars are heard saving the
bars, aud Ethel, the heroine, rings the
district telegraph bell for help" "What
happens thenr "Tcn years elapse,
and as the curtain rises the messenger
boy rlves.n-Judgo.
The Greenville times., 1891-06-27

Cousin Tom-"So you are not going
to marry himf' Eleanor = NO"
Cousin Tom-"Why not p Eleanor
aWeIl. papa objects to his fortune,
mamma objects to his family, and !
object TO his character, and besides
nat he has not asked me yet."--Liie.
The Greenville times., 1891-06-27

orders from transient customers, xcr~
pal or written. for job work. advertising
OF subscription. must be accompanied 81
the cash. Accounts Of regular c4st6-
mers due and presented the lit q eacE
The Greenville times., 1891-06-27
Cotton Blooms.
BOLIVAR, June II, 1891.

BOLIVAR, June II, 1891.
Editor Bolivar Democrat:
Dear Sir-I send you cotton bloom,
the first seen on my place this year.
Following are the dates of first
blooms as | have recorded them for
the past nine years:
1888 June 10Th.
1884 9th.
1885 10th.
1886 18th.
1887 10th.
1888 18th.
1889 10th.
1890 oath. Overlooked.
1891 18th.
Very respectfully,
w. w. RIFE.
The Greenville times., 1891-06-27

Locals. spaea or nfe lines S =. Re.
this type. 10 cents per IIne faz 81. S
cents each subsequent lasefIi lem. z
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rate.
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Lof or declined according 70 their llre-
communications On matters of Iafzi .iI-
tefost solicited. HhiIe correspondent
may aHx any signature % Communities
tons. real names must ae<1I1nan7 fa.&e-
customers viii please give txnIiti< an
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Of adverlisemenfs.