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The Grenada sentinel., 1895-09-07
COUNTY I'll KET.

For Representative,
WM. MCSWINE.
For fIoatrr Representative,
WALTER :. p. DOTY.
For sheriff.
" + MARTIN.
For hrrcry Clerk.
J. &, PERRY.
FIR t.rruir Clerk,
W. R, BARNES.
For County Treasurer.
J. J. CRISS.
For Assessor.
u \ WILLIAMS.
The Grenada sentinel., 1895-09-07
YEARS OF INTENSE PAIN.

n. J. L. Wsees, druggist and physi.
eisn. Humboldt, Nsb.. who suffered With
heart disease for four years. trying every
remedy and all treatments known to him.
self and fellow-practitioncrs believes that
heart disease is durable. He writes:
" wish to tell what your valuable medi-
cine has done for me. For four yean had
heart disease of the very worst kind. Sew
ersl physicians I consulted. said It vas
na>As.- nf <1rn Hnaef
The Grenada sentinel., 1895-09-07

III" knights TcmpIar which met at
Boston not long since. selected
p,t,>"1rg for the next meeting place.
The Grenada sentinel., 1895-09-07

i,.r. sam =, Jones is advertised to
lectur" at 1azoo City, srpt. %, for the
benefit Of the Baptist Church of that
city.
The Grenada sentinel., 1895-09-07

According to the New York World
the six richest women in the world
with the amounts of their fortunes
are: "lsldera Cousino, 5000, ,OOO, 900:
aetty Green, sj0,OOO,OOO; Baroness
Burdett- -Coutts, $40, ,OOO,O 600; Nine. Bar
rois, SIS 600, 900; Mary Garrett, 81 ,OOO,-
900, and Mrs. Woleska. $40, O,OOO. 900.
The Grenada sentinel., 1895-09-07

Wonder if Grenada County has not
8 te'r kicking Democrats who can read
the following from the Clarksdale
Advance, and not profit some thereby I?
IF man is a Democrat he ought to
be a Democrat under all circumstances.
Away with those Democrats(?) who
are Democrats before nominations are
made, and something else afterward.
They should, and doubtless will be
listed by regular Democrats, for future
reference"
The Grenada sentinel., 1895-09-07
DISTRICT TICKET,

For District Attorney,
W :. HILL.
Fur state Senator,
EARL BREWER.
The Grenada sentinel., 1895-09-07

Jack son. Miss, has thirty miles of
'rlch pavement. Grenada has enough
10 m'Ne good sized old fashioned
"h9rth y
The Grenada sentinel., 1895-09-07

Dnuiei b. Emmett, au,her of Dixie, "
Is The Oldest MINSTREL being still in
haro. IS at the age of 50 Years.
The Grenada sentinel., 1895-09-07

The Grenada SENTINEL four month
for only fifty cents. /
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-07
NEGRO COLONY ~ MENiCO.
The stories Of hssn3siuntion and
IiI-Trcafncpt Exaggerated.

WASHINGTON. July 6--The state De-
plrtment Is In receipt OF a report from
Jesse W Sparks. Consul at Pledrss Ne
gras on the colony of negroes brought
from Alabama and Georgia 60 AhuaNia.
Mexico. II appears that W H. Ellis. u
cOlOral man under contract wiki tho
owners OF large tract OF land al Ahu-
ulila, imported the negroes 60 farm the
land. Some Of them have since made
their way 10 Piedms Negras, and COM
plain OF bad treatment.
Reports have appeared IN American
newspapers that some Of the co.OnistS
escaped from the farm, were pursued by
Ellis, ana thIrty-twO were shot down.
while t,e survivors were captured. taken
back 10 the colony and subjected 10 harsh
punishment. The Consuls Investigation
has shown the story % be- almost without
foundation FOriy-thrce ol the cOlOnista
did leave the colony. twenty OF them re-
turned In safety. Twsnty-One men ana
women who persisted In going ahead
have not been traced. but some Of them
have reached the United States. aud n IL
probable they spread reports II the death
OF those who returned 10 the colony. No
one was shot or wounded. but Caldwell.
who led the exodus states that be was
struck By n heXican with the barrel OF
A gun. and Imprisoned for nearly two
weeks IN the colony lookup. The band
were met and badly frightened by some
Mexicans who had been sent out from thu
colony - ind them ana relieve them,
as they were without food and water.
Mr.. George ". Palmer. who investiga.
ted the affair corrob1rat this statement
AMI declares that the cOlonisis are re-
ceiying good treatment. although many
OF them have been sick from change OF
water. diet. etc They now have the benz
ed'. however. Of good medical attention.
Although some OF the c0lonists tell
stories of harsh treatment. the Consul
is indisposed 10 credit them, and at
tributes their troubles 10 the fact that
they are In Il strange country and do
not speak the language The negro mama
ger. Ellis however IN the Consufs opin-
ion. rules with great severity. and tho
negroes say that h. made representa-
tons 20 them In America which be has
failed 70 carry out In Mexico.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-07
wATER-sPOuT IN MISSOURI.
At Least Ten Persons DrOwnch--
Damage 10 Property Enormous.

ST. LOUIS. MO. July Ga special to
the Chronicle from Springfield. Mo. s-ys
that the recent heavy rains developed into
n water-spout early this morning. The
doWnpour Of rain visited the town Of
Wilma. in shannon county early this
morning. and when the citizens could VEN
ture out TO estimate the amout OF dam
age IL was learned hat over ten persons
had been drowned. At O'Clock this
afternoon seven bodies had D,en roc0v-
cred from the food. AMI it' IS estimated
that al least = dozen persons have been
drowned by the food OF water. which has
washed down through tli1 place since
late last nj. n. Tho lowlaa1s iu this
vicinity uerc placed a. the mercy Of
the Hood. AMI over thirty houses were
demolished By tie rushing waters.
The adjoining towns have been tcle-
phoned 10 FOR help and tho railr0ds are
arranging for relief trains 20 come 10
the rescue Of the imperillcI natives.
The downfall Of rail stiil continues, an
IT j. thought that further damage Will
ensue.
The crops in the vicinity. which have
been harvested. viii ice a total l9a7. and
the damage 10 the farmer win b. beyond
estimation The wires leading to the
towns are Town, and il IS cared tho loss
OF NE VIII De- heavy. huf until further
particulars are learned IT b. impossible 20
estimate the loss OF life or Of damage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-07
FARRELL MURDER TRIAL.
Eugene Hall on the S:and-A Very
Unwilling witness.

Ia PLATA. MD. July 1.-THE fea-
lures of to-day's proceedings in the Far
roll murder trial were the arrest Of Eu-
gone Hall. the friend OF Mr,. Farrell.
and the reading Of three letters said 20
have been written 10 Hall by the ac-
crsad prior 10 her husbands death. Han
could not be found yesterday. and Judge
Brisc0e issued an attachment for him.
To-day Hal sent a note. purportlng 10
be- a physicians certificate. stating that
BE- was too unveli 10 appear. but Sheriff
Britain arrested him this evening, and
ne IS held I'm a 400 bond 10 appear "a
% witness.
The courtroom was again filed with an
eager crowd 20 listsn 10 the testimony
julia Thomas (coloreD said that Mrs.
Farrell had remarked 10 her last Deem
ber that Mr. Farrell would be dead In a
short time. and that Hall would be her
second husband. \ few days after the
death OF Farrell defendant and witness
found a small bottle labelled strychnine
in his desk Mrs Farrell said thst some
poison was gone. and wondered II Pap
(Alr. FarrelD had taken ii.
Julia Thomas described a stormy scene
between defendant and Hall. the former
accusing Hall OF showing one OF those
letter. about the old man.
Mrs Farrell said 70 Hall on that coca
sion that Fergang could produce letters
% show that sir Farrell was poisoned.
John j. Johnson saw Farrell on the
evening prior 10 his fatal Illness. Far
reu was then in good health.
.. A. Bowling clerk, Identified the
handwriting Of the accused.
Three letters signed Magdalene were
Identified b. Maurice Fersang as the
same Hall had shown him.
William Fry also Identified the letters
II. discharged Hall after the scandal
became public.
Eugene Hall was then called. He was
a very unwilling witness. He denied that
he eyer received any letters from Mrs
Farrell saying that he had rreyaricated
to several people when he said he had,
and said ne had only speaking acquaint-
luce with the accused. having known her
about q year.
without concluding Halls testimony,
the court adjourned until Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-07
THE MALONE LOT.
Its Owner Still Expects 10 Sell II 10.
The Government.
SATURDAY EVENING HEGiRA.
Washinstoninns Seek Virginia for
Comfort ON suuday-UansOm-
Visitors to the Federal Capital.

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. July s-(Spe-
cial The report that General Malone
stIll expects to sell his property IN this
city To- the government fO- 4 new PubiI
Printing Office site is being started again,
but in realty he has no such chance. The
last Congress appropriated considerable
sum Of money 60 tXtend the building now
in USE. ana to strengthen It generally;
and the work has been almost completed.
If Mr.. Benedict lives. he will he Public
Printer for nearly two years. and possi-
bly, longer. and he Is against the purchase
of the Malone lot Congress backed him
up, and the chances for General Malone
as long as Mr. Cleveland Is President
are not encouraging. Many Of the Republic
cans are as much opposed to the Malone
purchase as the Democrats.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster-Generai
Maxwell has been absent from the city
for several days. which accounts Tor tho
failure 10 appoint any postmas,ers for
Virginia and North Carolina. lie has re-
turned. however and big batch Is ex-
pected on Monday next
OFT or TOWN FOR SUNDAY.
Inc Trans leaving washington Tor IT.
ginla points carry away from the city
on Saturday evenings many thousands Of
people. who escape the heat and stiffness
OF the city by seeking cooler retreats in
the towns and villages. and even on tho
farms In the State. cheap fares are 10 be
had these days, and there has been 4
wonderful development in the Virginia
counties lying contiguous 90 Washington.
Hundreds of families formerly d0miciel
here now have homes from ten 10 forty
miles from Washington. and the men in
the families who have employment In
the city make two trips n day They ara
enabled 90 come in al a seasonahle hour
each morning and get back home In tho
evening In time to take supper with the
family.
In addition TO the suburban tNyel on
the monthly cJmmutatiOn plan. the Sa-
turday evening excursionists TO Virginia
points make heavy business for tho
railway companies.
General Ransom T. still I'm the city.
and will not return % North Carolina
until Monday.
Or. Wchle. y. j.. Bolton. and \.
Howell. OF Richmond. f. II. Nelson. OF
Christiansburg, T. l.. KIRBY. OF Front
Royal; H. ". Tucker. T.. :. Tucker, and
h. H. Tucker, Of Norfolk; W l.. Haroe.
OF Winchester, J. -. Thomas. OF Wythe-
Vile. and T. II. skinner. Of stanton,
are among latest Virginia arrivals.
r. g. Linn. of Salisbury. y. c.. clerk Of
the House P0st-Offce Committee. Is IN
the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-07
LIBERTY dell AND ATLANTA.
A Movement to Prevent Its Being
Tnl,eu south.

PHILADELPHIA. PA, July Ca move
prevent the Liberty bell from being tx
hibited Mt the Atlanta exposition. The
city Council have sanctioned the remov-
al Of the priceless relic 10 Atlanta during
the exposition. but yesterday a commit
tee OF the Sons OF the Revolution waited
upon Mayor Warwick and entered pro-
test.
The Mayor replied that the Journey Of
the bell O. the South would. I'm his oDin-
ion. be an invaluable lesson in patriot
ism and would knit the North and the
South closer together. II would be an
object-lesson by which the whole country
would be benefited
The councils were the LEGAL guardians
Of the city's property and therefore
had "a right to allow the bell t. be- taken
90 Georgia IL they saw III. As they had
given their permission for rs removal. he
said. the only way 10 prevent II would be-
10 flc bill In equity I'm the courts. AMI.
T. possible. secure an injunction against
the removal Of the relic.
I'm reply to the Mayors thought that
the 'all would be an obiect-lass0n 20 the
South. 70 was said a committee had been
sent 10 New Orleans at the exposition,
and that they thought that was sufficient.
Mayor Warwick said that when the
bell came back from Atlanta he would
sanction any proper measure 10 prevent
its removal az any subsequent time.
\ meeting ~ the Sons OF the Revolt
ton was held on Monday. in which. u
Is said steps were taken 20 give public
expression against the moving - the ben.
The question of ingiituting ieral pro-
ceedings will also be- brought up.
II is said that tn order Of the Cincn-
natl is I'm sympathy with tho Sons Of the
Revolution in the movement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-07
GOMEZ NEAR LAS VILLAS.
Spanish Government Thoroughly
Alnrmed-Cubnn Politics Change.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. July Ga spe-
cial TO the Times-Union from Tampa.
Fla, says: Passengers by the Mascotte
state that Maxine Gomez is near Las
Villas with 300 men. At that pace 100
men more are ready to Join him. Matan-
zas IS between Gomez and Havana. Gene
raj Maceo has charge Of the Eastern Dl-
vision.
one Of the passengers, though Cuban.
and therefore expected 10 look through
Cuban glasses, gave an intelligent ac-
count 81 tn. true situation on the island
re says the insurgent cause has spread
until the General Government is thor
oughly alarmed
Campos has succeeded in tearing down
both the Autonomisr ard Reform parties.
IA their stead he has established the
Conservative party. This change In the
political situation has caused a number
OF peop'e to leave the island and they
St refuge in this country for the most
part.
The very latest from the seat u war
Is that Gomez mas taken Altagracia. Mu-'
lata, st. Geronimo, and Yeguay. small
towns in Puerto Principe province lie
took a number Of arms and ammunition.
This gentleman says Gomez does not IN
tend to march on Havana.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-07
VuIsKEY TRUST PROPERTY.
No Way Vow In which the Sale of
10 Cau BE stopped.


CHICAGO. July There is no way In
which the sale Of the Whiskey Trust pro-
perry can be stopped now. Judge Sho-
walter. in the United States Cour, this
afternoon. again passed on several mo-
lions OF counsel for Greerhut and Morris,
deciding against them IN every instance.
The attorneys came fortified with 3 great
stack OF authorities. but the Court
aid not wait TO hear arguments.
Every possible motion was made 10
cain a foothOld in court for the two
foes Of the Reorganization Committee. but
they were shut ont. as they have been on
other occasions. with the difference that
their exclusion as parties OF record this
time was final.
Their only resource lies in the Federal
Court Of Appeals. 10 which Edwin Walk
or. representing Greenhu.. Will apply for
a writ OF mandamus TO compel Judge Sho-
walter 20 grant him an appeal
As the writ VIII not be returrab.e until
the next term OF the court i-Hieh viii
be in October. even II II were decided In
FAVOR OF the minority interest. IT
would then be too late 70 prevent the
transfer OF the property 10 the Reorgani-
zation Committee.
The certificates OF the new organiz ton,
the American Spirits Distilling Company.
will be ready In n few days.
When court opened this evening Mr..
Walker was ready 10 argus as 10 whether
Grecnhut Morris and Lindsay might be-
come parties OF record
Judge showalter said he had decided that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-07

Mr. Byrd asked Major Scott If he had
read these contracts. and that the reply
was that this was none az Mr. Byrd S
business. I'm this respect there is a dis
crepancy between the testimony OF Mr.
Byrd and that Of Colonel Elicit.
Dispositions of 4. ". Cannon. Charles
T. Nelson. ". r. Alexander Marshall
Mccormick \. H. Neville. John T. g.
Lewis. Aaron Double Samuel J. Seymour.
T. H. Whiting. and others from all parts
81 Virginia were offered 10 show that the
general reputation OF Mr.. Massey for
truthfu.uess and honesty was bad. ana
in several Instances specific acts. which
had come 20 thcsc gentlemen from hear
aay. were referred 10. In nearly all these
dcIos.tions the deponents. however. adj
mitted that the had votfd for Mr.
Massey al one time or another for high
offices
The defence also submitted several dcpo-
stious 20 show that thr American Book
Company was supplying books in 9th r
States al cheaper prices than in Virginia.
LAST WITNESS OF THE DAY.
The last witness Of the day was Mr..
IT, n. Level of the state Of Washington.
school superintendent. who was for
several years meuib- Of the BoIrd cf
Education OF that state. and secretary Of
Wise. he said that ne mad known Mr..
Nomack since 1888 or 1880. when Womack
was representing IN. book-house OF Van
Antwerp. Bragg & CO.. which is part of
the American Book Company now. IL
slid that De saw WOmack on April q.
1870
Now state what Sir Womack said 10
YOU at that time about the award 81 the
Virginia book contract" SAID Sir. Wise.
we object intcrposed Nh. Thom.
The Court asked Nj Wise what he
was leading up 10 by asking that question.
and Mir. Wiso stated that it was TO make
pain how great a hold Womack had OBJ
Massey. which fact formed a part OF the
conspiracy. The Court sustained the oh
lection offered by Mr. Thorn. whereupon
Mr. Womack arose and asked The Court
10 allow the Witness - answer the qucs-
ton. as h. CWOmack wanted that Wash
.rgt0r matter thoroughly ventilated.
Judge Prentiss. however. dii not ID this.
but adjourned court until 1880 o'clock
Monday morning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-07
ROBERT -. HURLEY.
Death of This WcIi-iNrOwn Citizen
of Frederick Shurg.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, July e.
Special Captain Robert Banks Berrey
n prominent citizen of this place. and also
well known throughout the entire state,
died II his residence here this morning,
shortly after O'Clock. TIE deceased was
also a prominent Mason. and at one time
was district deputy grand master He
was a member of Fredericksburg Com
mand No. T. knights Tcmplar; Royal
Arch Chapter. No. %. ana Myrtle Lodge,
so. 20. independent order OF Odd-Fel-
lows In an Of these be- had held posi-
lions OF honor and trust. filling them with
credit and ability.
RECORD ~ OFFICE.
In 1872 be was elected Mayor OF the city,
which petition he filed for two years. He
;hen became connected with the lnde-
pendent. n newspaper published here at
that time but after sixteen months of
service iu that held he retnad % enter the
Auditors office N Richmond, where he
remained for some time. ON his return
to the city he was appointed by Judge
slaughter Clerk Of the Circuit and Cor
porqtion Courts. for the unexpred term
occasioied by the death OF colonel Il
- chew. Ia ;he spring following he was
c.ected to that position for six years ana
in 1894 reelected FOR a similar term.
DURING TIE WAR.
When the war broke out he enlisted with
the Richmond Blues but was afterwards
transferred TO Company \. ThIgtieth Nir-
gina. in which he CALAMITY served
throulhodt the e-tire war
JIG was m the Gth year Of lis age. ana
though his death had been expected FOR
ne past two weeks. yet its announce
mcnt east gloom over the entire commu-
rlty. His funeral will take place Mon
day evening from the Methodist church,
Of which he was a member and the re-
rains viii be inferred with Masonic and
odd Fellows ceremonies.
BROKE HIS ANKLE.
M. Preston DuunaVant, OF the county,
while climbing n fence yesterday Cell
and badly fractured one Of the bones Of
his ankle. The injury Will keep lin Ia
bod for some time.
MIR. j. J.. Allison was elected last night
by Golden Rule Encampment No. y as
the representative 10 the Grand Encamp-
ment which meets in Portsmouth tues
day next His alternate is Mr.. James I.
Layton.
The Southern Foundry and Machine
Works which have been closed for the
pas. four weeks. resumed work to-day
with Il full force Of employees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-07
Fire on the Steamship Ida.

SAVANNAH, GA, July G.-The Spanish
steamship Ida, Captain Drama, from Pen
sacola. Fla. June 10Th. with Il cargo Of
cotton and lumber for Liverpool. put in
here this morning on Ere. The fire broke
out in her coal-bunkers Two DAYS after
she left port. and she put for savannah.
on her arrival the Fire Department began
work on her and now has the ire under
control and about out. The flames we're
confined 10 the coai-buukers. and the
cargo is not believed 10 have been
damaged 4 timber partition had been
pat in 10 separate the coal. and il was
In this that the fire started.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-07
MISSISSIPPI PRIMARIES.
McLnurin the Choice for Governor
seuatorship Question Mixed.

JACKSON. MISS. July G.-Several
counties had primary elections or mass
meetings to-day 10 select delegates to the
Democratic State Convention, which
meets i'm this city August LIST, and 40 far
as heard from Senator \. J. McLaurln
has been declared the choice for Governor
none Of the counties voting to-day having
previously voted.
In some OF the counties a vote was also
taken 10 decide the choice for United
states Senator. to succeed Senator George
but on this the people are badly mixed
Two or three counties have endorsed
Congressman Money for the pace. eX-Goy-
ernor LOwrys friends claim one or two.
and Congressman HOokers friends are
claiming Copiah, where a primary was
held to-day 10 decide the matter.
special from Crystal Springs. says
Lowry Is In the lead.
Copiah is Colonel HSoker's old home
and has always stood by him. 60 that tle
other candidates rather conceded IL 10
hin.
The uran'mty with which the counties
have endorsed Senator Mci.aurin for Gov
ernor shows that the people are suffering
from the silver craze The sound money
candidates for Governor and United States
Senator have not gotten q taste 50 far
and the handwriting on the wall is TO the
effect that they viii not.
This county held a primary today for
all county and State officials. but the
ticket Is such large one that The results
will not be heard tonight
The candidates DO not hope to settle
anything 10 This primary. except az 20
who Will have the highest o'e. and Sc
cure Il place on the ticker for a second
primary to be held July 10Th. when Kinds
county Will also vote for United States
Senator. A. every candidate for the Leg
islature and Senate - an avowed free
silver man. there is no contest for the
place on account Of the senatorial race
State questions and home affairs have
not been thought OF or discussed during
the canvass. but every candidate from
constable up. has been forced % declare
his opinion on the great question OF
finance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-07
CAPTAIN HOWGATE BAILED.
One of Ills Sureties His DaughtSn
Niss Ida.

WASHINGTON. July 6.-Captain Hsn0
W. Howgate. formerly discussing -oilia0
OF the Signal Service. who Is under 80
tence OF eight years IN the penltentiaC
for forgery and ombezzlement, was adj
mlttsd 10 bail In the sum % $500 thin
afternoon and released.
Three persons became surety for How
gates appearance when wanted before thu
Court Of Appeals, one ~ whom is the
prisoners daughter. Mss Ida howsaie.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-07
Fatal storm in Kansas.

BANTER SPRINGS. KAN, July Ga
cyclone which struck Bakers Springs
last night killed FIVE people outright and
injured TWO others so badly that they are
not expected TO live \ dozen people were
seriously injured. Cooper & Holklns'5
dry-goods store was destroyed. the Metho-
dist, Christian. and cOlored Methodist
churches were blown down. and dozen
residences and as many barns totally
wrecked Those killed outright were: L..
HibbS. Mrs. Webster. her mother. and
her daughter; and James Neal. The N
jures Of the mother OF James Neal and W
H. Haubuck will probably prove fatal.