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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-11-28
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MISS SATURDAY NOVEMBER @ 1885,
A BRITISH SUBJECT,
Who Has Had Taste Of spanish Bru,.,-
ity, TALKS.


NEW YORK, Nov. e5-Wnliam Brown
subject Of Great Britain, recentlv
released from a Cuban prison. where
ne had spent mouth for the alleged
ohense Of shouting in the streets of
Havana Cuba libre." and who
was a week ago expelled Dy or.
aer OF Capt Gen. Weyler, arrived
mere on the Ward line steamship
eity OF Washington. Brown said he
did not care to 90 into details regard
ing his treatment BY the Spanish au-
'horitles, except to say that that treat.
ment was brutal in the extreme. and
that II he had not had papers proving
him TO be British subject he would
yet be in Spanish dungeon.
Cuba, in nv mind, is lost to Spain.
The latter country is now on her beam
ends aud the storm on the little island
will soon engulf her." he said.
N. Brown declared that no political
prisoner in Cuba knew what he was
arrested for until he had been in a
prison cell for some slime. While de-
elining to give details In his own case.
he talked freely of Spanish cruelty in
other instances. Some OF his stories
are almost incredible. lie said:
Let me tell you something Of wey.
ler's system. Honure Laine was cap.
tured by Gen. Maeeo, of the Cuban
army, about nine months ago. lie
was detained but few days. After
his liberation Laine returned to his
home In Havana. Later he was arrest.
ed at the instigation Of a personal
enemy, particular friend Of Gen.
Weyler. Several months after his ar
rest he was tried before jury COM
posed OF Weyler's own creatures and
declared innocent. Did that make any
difference? Not bit. lie is still held
a prisoner, and his case has been re.
ferred to Madrid. Gen. Weyler
showed his displeasure OF the court
that declared Laine innocent by
sending them into the field as
a punishment. Mr.. Laine Is
Frenchman and Is trying to get his
case to the attention Of the French
government.
"Weyler has had many foreigners
arrested. lie detests them. Most OF
these cases have never seen the light
of day, because OF the Spanish system
OF placing them so that their respective
governments never learn OF their
subjects misery. Finally they drop out
OF sight, it saves the cost and trouble
of the trial. The poor Cuban gets
short shift. 1t is sufficient to know
that he is sympathizer In the cause.
That Is his. death warrant. IL the un-
fortunate one has friends, his trial is
a farce. His conviction is an absolute
and by the first steamer he
S ssent to Chafarina, or some other
penal colony.n
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-11-28

SENATOR ROACH
believes In Letting tho Republicans 90
Ahead without Factions Oppo,ition.

Relieves In Letting tho Republicans oo
Ahead without Factions Opposition.
New YORK, Nov. 25. "A Tribune spe-
cial from Washington says.
Senator Roach, OF North Dakota, one
OF the more conservative OF the free
coinage democrats, does not see any
advantage to be gained in offering
faction opposition TO republican pro-
gramme of tariff for revenue legisla.
tion. lie said Tuesday: I'm my
opinion, i Is a question to be de-
cided by the republicans them
selves wheth they desire the passage
of the Dingle, bill or not. As view
1t, there are s. ne perplexing features
of the matter which the republicans
will doubtless weigh carefully and
reach q conclusion early in the session.
Speaking for myself, as demo-
crat, ! would not interpose any
factious objection to such tariff
legislation as the republican ma
jority might desire to undertake.
They say that prosperity is to follow
republican supremacy, and am will.
ing to let them have trial, and, II II
Is successful, to give them credit for 1t.
l do not know what general policy the
democrats In the senate may decide on,
but those with whom l have talked
have not expressed any intention OF
opposing the programme of the ma
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-11-28
PUBLIC EXECUTIONS
Vi Captured Philippine Insurrsnt.
at Manila
TAKE THE PLACE OF THE BULL FIsHTs,
winch Have Been Sasp,ndeI, in Fur.
nishing the sPaniards and osheu
with Cory Entertainment, Ae-
eompanied by Music.

DAN FRANCISCO, Nov. pa CORE.
spondent of the Moth China News. In
speaking Of the situation in the Phil.
lippine islands, says:
Ahose suspects who are found or de.
eiared guilty, and, If the accusation 1,
Que OF direct participation in aiding
sne rebellion, sentenced to death.
Inc execution is performed with.
IN "a hours of the signing OF the
death warrant, and usually takes
place In the public park, where the
men, bound, are placed on their knees
and shot In the back, death not al.
ways being instantaneous. During
the last execution "a Spanish men were
counted among the spectators, in fact
the killing is looked upon to a certain
extent as sort of exhibition and. no
doubt, compensates for the loss OF the
bull fights, which have been discon.
tinued. Bands of music are present
and make the performance all the
more enjoyable.
The Spanish have been accu sed Of
arresting a great many Of the wealthy
natives or half castes ON suspicion, and
eonfiscating their property, whether
there be sufficient proof OF their guilt
or not. In this way the governm
Is said to have acquired a great deal
OF valuable property.
I'm the province OF Nueva Ecija. I
have It ON the best of authority, a great
deal of lighting has occurred. About
a thousand natives who sympa athized
with the rebel party have been killed.
To avoid sending prisoners down to
Manila the authorities have been taking
groups, consisting of from five to Is
natives, bound hand aud foot, and
pitching them into the river to meet
death by drowning. My informant
also spoke Of two prisoners, bound in
the customary way, who, upon being
brought before the proper Spanish au.
thority, were Immediately slashed and
cut numerically by sword in the
hands Of that individual, who then
called aguard, who finished what little
life there was left in the mutilated
bodies by blowing out their brains
with their rifles"
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-11-28
FRAUD ORDERS
Issued by tho Post once Department
Against Various Concerns

Issued by tho Post once Department.
Against Various Concerns.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.--The mails OF
several western enterprises have been
stopped by the government on fraud
orders issued Tuesday. The New
York Aurophone Co., which was re.
Gently barred from the New York
and Boston and Bedford Springs
tMass.) post Offices, also operated at
Chicago, and fraud order against
the concern there, whore its quar-
ters were 6O7 Masonic Temple, has
been issued. The concern, whose chief
promoters are said to be J. Grant Ly-
man and Henry G. E. Stewart, has
operated extensively, and numerous
complaints Of failure to keep agree.
ments are on file. Edicts also have
gone forth against Albert 4. Firstine,
OF Logansville, o.. for receiving re-
mittances for goods promised but never
delivered, and G. G. Burt, alias Hi
Williams, of Detroit. Mich, an ex-
pelled mason, comforting degrees for
nav
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-11-28
EVACUATION DAY
signallxed at New York by the Ccre.
oonlous HIoistiaU of ANA s.t...o

signailxed at New York by the Cerc-
monious Hosting OF "Oid Glory"
New YORK, Nov. 2a.-0ld Glory was
hauled to the peak of the liberty pole
located in the Battery park, at sun.
rise in honor OF the day, this being
the anniversary OF the British
evacuation Of Manhattan island,
Christopher X. Forbes. great.
grandson of Sergt John Van
Arsdale, of revolutionary fame,
assisted by number Of the Anderson
souaves, pulled on the halyards which
raised the flag. As the colors mount.
ed the polo number of spectators
who were present cheered heartily.
Capt John g. Norman, the adopted
son of veteran of 1912, raised the
American flag at the fort in Central
park at the same time in honor OF the
Iav
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-11-28

"BUNCH" M'BEE
Relieves He Has Good Thing in His bryan
Lecture Contract.

ST. Louis, Nov. 25.-"Buneh" McBee,
the well-known southern railroad man
who has William Jennings Bryan un-
der contract to deliver a series OF lee
lures. claims that he has already re-
ceived an offer OF $4,000 bonus for his
trade with Bryan, and sticks to it that
the figures are S50,OOO for so lectures.
He says he has demands from all parts
of the country with offers of large
guarantees, and believes that he has a
good thing. He has gone at It with the
idea of simply making money out of il.
Everybody who knows him says that
he has never gone at anything in
earnest that he did not succeed.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-11-28
CONGRESSMAN MURPHY,
OF Illinois, Mentioned for sergeant-at.
Arms of the Next House.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2s.-Congress.
man Murphy, of East ST. LOUIS, ILL.,,
who was defeated for reelection by
Jehu Baker, Is being pushed for the
position of sergeant-at-arms of tho
house, to succeed Ben T. Russell,
Of Missouri. The Illinois delega-
tion will either present his name
or that of ex-Congressman Henderson,
OF Illinois. IL Is not known In Wash.
ington whether Mr.. Russell, the pres.
ent incumbent, will be candidate for
reelection or not. His chances of re-
tanning the Office are regarded as poor,
after the showing that Missouri made
in the last election. Ex-Congressman
Murphy made host OF friends Ia the
last congress, and II the Illinois dele
cation urges him for the place he will
very likely get II.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-11-28
SPANISH AGENTS
Purchasing Mules at Kansas City For the
Army In Cuba.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov. 25.-Agents
Of the Spanish government have made
large purchases of mules in the Kansas
CITY market, the last one Tuesday
from Sparks Bros, with orders to get
them to New Orleans as quickly as
possible. The firm has arranged to
send 275 of the animals during the
present week and will send the others
as the government makes requisition
for them. 1t is understood that the
animals are to be used in transporting
supplies for the Spanish soldiers in the
campaign that is to be at once under
taken by Capt. Gen. Weyler against
the insurgents.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-11-28
A DETERMINED MOB


PADUoAH, KY, Nov. 25.-The May
field mob which came here Tuesday
night to lynch James Stone, the negro
under arrest for outraging Mrs. J. NJ.
K. Greene, Is still here. Mrs. Greenes
husband is the leader of the
mob and he carries the rope. The mob
has been unable to ascertain the
whereabouts Of the prisoner. and they
walked the streets with rifles, guns
and axes until daylight. Sheriff Hol.
land says the prisoner is hidden near
the city aud will not be placed in Jail
until the mob disperses, but the mob
leaders say they are not going home
until they put a rope about Stones
neck.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-11-28
THE BATTLgsHlP TEXAS
f. Practically Worthless without Exten
slve and Costly Alterations.

Il Practically worthlc. without Extcn-
sive and Costly Alterations.
WASHINGTON, Nov 25-While the
findings OF the naval court which in
vestigated the recent laundering Of
the battleship Texas have not yet
reached the navy department, 1t is
learned that without extensive altera-
tions it is very doubtful whether
the Texas can again be ordered
TO sea. II Is understood that
evidence was adduced to show that 81
OF her compartments leaked when her
engine room was flooded, and that
leak sprung in any one of them at sea
would surely have caused the total
loss of the ship. Not only were all
the alleged "water-tight" doors found
to be abortive, but in the opinion OF
at least one member of the court, "her
whole bulkhead system Is utterly use.
less"
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-11-28
MILLER TRAGEDY
"l' Proves to Have Been
'Ass Of self-Nnrdar

'lL' Proves to Have Been .
'''s Of sslf-Murder.
h'lD' ILL.,, Nov. 25.-It will be
sgre'ted by the legion OF
Ny admirers of Rev. James
la'est developments leave
'aa' his death was brought
a'0wn hand. Investigation
''s revolver with which
q lost his life proves
/, was purchased in
n, monday afternoon, at
a' from Gilbert spoDsler,
,'0' oil a shooting gallery.
"sf emphatically declares,
ssaly recognizes the picture,
hev' Miller who bought
VI Mr. Sponsler says he
q The revolver, which was
vase which was shown him.
] 'a !, to be very nervous and
a' gun minutely. He asked
v load 1t for him, as he
!. : get rid of burglars. He
~ /. .ne revolver and placed it
! az pocket of his coat and
=, way the body was lying.
''' that there were no marks
' 's' Of a struggle, and that
!. no blood on his face or
.'aal had run down through
.' au MS shoes not having a
~ IN Indicates that he laid
!, ' alley and shot himself.
~ mat he was temporarily
'nen he committed the
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-11-28

Toxic. Nov. 2A-It is announced
that Japanese warship will be sent
to the Philippine islands at once.
A dispatch received here from Manila,
the capital of the Philippines, says the
rebels have won victory over the
Spanish forces, and that an attack
upon Manila is feared,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-11-28
Committed Suicide at Sea-

QUEENSTOWN, Nov. 25.-The White
Star line steamer Majestic, which ar
rived here Tuesday night from New
York, reports that on Sunday Stewart
oreal committed suicide BY jumping
overheard,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-11-28
1T is SAID
ThatJackson and walling VIII be Granted
New Trial.

CINCINNATI. Nov. 25.-A dispatch to
the Enquirer from Frankfort, Ky,
states that from source Of absolute
reliability it is learned that the court
of appeals will grant new trial to
Scott jackson and Alonzo Walling,
now under sentence OF death for the
murder Pearl Bryan. 1t will be held
that certain testimony was incom-
petent, and that consequently a re-
hearing is necessary. The informa-
tion does not come from any member
of the court, but may be relied upon as
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-11-28

MADRID, Nov. 25.-Several OF the
leading newspapers Of Madrid are very
bitter in their criticisms Of the return
Of Gen. Weyler to Havana and declare
him to be morally ruined. All OF these
papers demand that Gen. Azcarraga'
The present minister Of war, be sent to
Cuba at once to supersede Gen. Wey-
lsn
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-11-28
DUTY SUSPENDED
On Hog Lard for Three Months by the
NIcarsguan Government.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-Consul Paul
Weisicle writes the department OF
state that the president of Nicaragua
has issued decree suspending for a
period Of six months. beginning No.
yember /, the duty on hog lard import
ed into that country. The duty is sus-
pended in consideration Of the scarcity
Of lard aud the high price charged for
It. Although the period Of suspension
is short, Consul Weisicke is of the opin-
ion that it will open market for
American lard in Nicaragua.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-11-28
Cali for Nine Millions Currency sIre..

WASHINGTON, Nov 25. The treasury
department has issued call for the
redemption of United States six-per-
cent. bonds, amounting to $1,000, GOO,
face value, issued under the act of July
|, 1882, and July 2, 1854, in aid of Ger.
tain Pacific railroads. These bonds
are commonly known as currency sixes
and become due January 1 next.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-11-28
emrIu MUSICALE

!. .sdles' symphony orchss-
aai McKinley's Home.
1 =. ~ Nov. aS.-An impromptu
|u.,s.' neld at the Mckinley
ss sy evening. The Boston
~ pnony orchestra was in
's,,a called at the Mckinley
Il The afternoon. Mrs.
~ seeived the visitors In her
/. .a. in company with the
i i ,se'e'aries who were at the
!. " callers who chanced to
! no,. 'ne time. heard half .
s''s selections
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-11-28

LIMERICK, Nov. 25.-Five tenants who
occupied holdings OH the estate CT Lord
Dunraven, at Groom, near this city,
have been eyicsed, they being in ar.
vsars Of rent
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-11-28
{IGHTER HOUSE
II hpocents Alleged to
~ b Chicago.
|ul.. BENSON. PROPRIETOR.
4. Hsr,Ible Practices by Two
w.s clsim to Have Witt
r..m-Mrs. Benson and
] Hu,band Arrested.

i. Nav. s5.-If Mrs. Grace
Y n ether reputable women
ruth. Mrs. Matilda l.. c.
uroiessional baby killer.
sus and Edith Morgan tell
three atrocities upon chill
4 they say have witnessed
mast few weeks. They
ant to be q rival OF Mrs.
recently paid the penalty Of
mon the gallows In London.
|, usous establishment at Ill
street Is declared TO be a
.sughter.house for children.
IuAue says that three weeks
hpson forced Edith Morgan
klIviug child into the flames Of
Two days later, both
they saw Mrs. Benson
helpless infants in a bath
ru neglect Of her child on
d Mrs Benson, says Mrs.
Fhieh caused the little one
4 weeks after it was born in
lhhmsnt kept by Mrs. Ben
hnusl Gates, who, Mrs. Ben
1 her husband.
hnohue says Mrs. Benson
Nj 90 cruelty Immediately
birth Of the child that she is
Elim Of quick consumption. |
s have been brought TO the
q the police. Both Mrs. BEN |
stss have been arrested and |
gh . rigid 'sweat-box" ex- |
The pair admit that many
hve been born In the house, |
bat any have been killed. |
ars L Is all spite work on the |
rs Donohue and Miss Alma |
tnehue is from Houghton,
rs her husband is a hotel |
came to Chicago last July.
Me sign Of DR.. Benson, La
sleian,' on the house on
fset she went in, and al this
hby was born.
Fearful place" she said. ~
pen 10 think OF II. Three
Edith Morgan came here
= 70 remain at the house.
pd made her descend to the
There she placed a living
lahs arms and opened the
b'r There was a roaring Gre
Ne commanded Edith Nor
lArow the child into the
Edith refused. Then this
Toman took hold OF her aud
TO throw that poor little
The fire. The baby cried
Fsthrown in, but the woman
iurnace door. She did not
Pre- Two days afterward DR..
|A'rself drowned two babies.
P'Tan saw her take them and
~ The bath tub. The babies
\ heard them scream and
Benson turned the water on
'hs two children under IL un-
'n. Then she took them out
' Them into a pail"
a'rsau Is now q patient at
hospital. She was told what
'hue had said.
vi true,' she said. II did |
M 'hlngs. Mrs. Donohue is
ne Y, truth, and SO am IL
'u0n Of the alleged infant |
|, P'n came to the authorities |
We . story of a woman who |
Benson had asked her to 20 1
.'snlp in the business.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-11-28
NOT FOR wANAMAkER
SAYS Senator Quay, But Further He Salt

SAYS Senator Quay, But Further He saith
Not.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 25.-A special
from Washington says Senator Quay
returned to that city from Florida
Tuesday night. When questioned
about the lively contest over the sue
cession to Senator Don Cameron, Col.
Quay quietly but emphatically said:
~ am not for Wanamaker. Further
than this the junior senator positively
declined to discuss the matter
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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-11-25
klLY INDEPENDENT.
/. sooHE,4 aDd,lor,,tnd Pro
prIsssl.

IN EVENING PAPER.
led every Ia. Il, day. sundays excepted.
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ADVERTISING RATES.

made as low as is consistent. with
BUSINESS principles. Apply at the Of
terms.
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|GBsCRIPTIoN RATES.

~, one year,, MISUNDERSTANDING 20
on, six months. 20 w
period under six months, one dollar
rth. Payabld in advance.
red by carrier in Elko at twenty-five
er week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-03

Hoods Pills cure all liver ills constipa-
ton, biliousness sick headache, indigestion.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-03

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills,
Biliousness, Indigestion, Headache
A pleasant laxative. All Druggists
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-03
Hoods s4P1s3PPiiiI' Cures

health. do not now suffer from stomach or
liver trouble. eat heartily sleep soundly and
have gained wonderfully in strength My skin
has grown soft and smooth My sufferings and
condition have been known to a wide circle Of
residents in the neghhOrhOod. and all agree
with me that have been wonderfully benefited
by Hoods Sarsaparill1." SARAH T.. WARREN,
p. y. address, Box ~. PittSheld. n. ii.
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CARD

We, the undersigned, agree to refund
the money on fifty-cent bottle of
Greene's Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure
your cough or cold We also guarantee
a twenty-five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no pay.
w. Ii. SHELDON,
w. O. SANFORD,
ISAAC STERNS,
c. n. NORTH, ShOreham.
ID. II. BENNETT, Bridport
IA 6w J. II. FLETCHER,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-03
OLD PEOPLE.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will find
the true remedy in Electric Btters.
This medicine does not stimulate and
contains no whisky nor other intoXicant,
but acts as tonic and Alternative. 1t
acts mildly on the stomach and bowels,
adding strength and giving tone to the
organs, thereby aiding nature in the
performance of the functions. Electric
Bitters is an excellent appetizer and aids
digestion. Old people find it just eX-
actly what they need. Price fifty cents
per bottle at w. IL. Sheldon's drug store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-03

We wish to express our thanks TO those who
so kindly aided us during the sickness anu
death OF orr beloved husband and father
Also to the old soldiers for their attendance
and to those who furnished flowers.
MRS. SARAH BAKER,
MIR. AND MRS. JOSEPH SINCERE.
salisbury, March 3d. 1876
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-03
Gave UP Hope

Of curing me. Our attention was attracted to
an advertisement of Hoods Sarsaparilla, and I
have since taken twelve bottles, and now my
husband says 500 would be no object as com
pared to the benefit l have derived from those
twelve bottles of Hoods SarSaparilla. 1t has
purified my blood and built up my general
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-03

Ask your merchant tor New Bruins
wick Rubbers. Wholesale by Warren
Boot and Shoe Co., Boston, Mass.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-03

If you want the best Rubber call for
New Brunswick. Wholesale by Warren
Boot 81 Shoe Co., Boston. Mass.
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500 No Object
Compared to the Benefit
from Hoods
Salt Rheum-Intense SufferIngs =
IL Bottles Cave Good Health.

IL Bottles Cave Good Health.
&C. 1. Hood s. Co., Lowell, Mass:
"Gentlemen For some years past my health
has been very poor. / have had liver trouble,
and my old disease, salt rheum, which had
when girl, broke out again on my head and face.
Have Suffered Terribly,
and for long time doctored without any reHek
My stomach trouble was very painful, my food
causing great distress. But my sufferngs from
salt rheum are almost INDISPENSABLE. The Itch
ing and burning sensation was intense, and
my hair fell out. My face was ptiable
sight, and 1 was nearly broken down by the loss
of sleep and on account of my stomach trouble,
The family physician