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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24
THE HABIT OF SITTING.
Acquired by Only n Small Portion q,
the Human Race.

II Will be very interesting to learn
mat the act of sitting is an acquired
art and is not provoked by nature. A
Mr. Boyle, in an article which has been
recently printed and has been going
the rounds of the English press, makes
the rather astounding assertion that
not more than ten per cent. of the
human race are addicted TO the habit
Of sitting at any time. He saws that TO
this day there are millions of peonIe
who never sit; who lounge and lie on
their stomach, and rest on their back
or some other act of recumbency. We
clip the following from his obserya-
tons:
Sir Samuel Baker was privileged IN
behold the first admiration of a chair
by one of the tribes which he encoun-
tered in Ismailia; it is to be observed
that many negro races have stools. that
is The chiefs, but not in those parts
was much struck with the simnle ar
rangement used by the old people IN
support their backs, in lieu of an arm
chair, said Sir Samuel; 'tbev
Snotted a cord in such manner as 70 |
form an endless loop, sat on the ground
win their knees raised. passed the |
loop over their shoulders and their |
knees binding themselves up tight. and |
hltched it. Mahdists have wined o,t |
that tribe, or, having got so far. tbevI
might have distinguished themselves
beyond all others Of their race since the
world began by inventing a chair. Chi.
aese records give an actual date for the
Introduction of sitting down. Cant
lemming cites passage from the
Annals of the Leang Dynastv:' Al
ms TING arose a new custom; people
vat with their legs hanging down For
- the posture is just as easy as lvinp.
out can testify that rich MALAY
seafaring merchant scoos.
omed to white mems ways. did not
IND Il comfortable "-upbplsterer
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24
FlFrY.FlFTH CONGRESS.



WAsHNGroN, july 81, When the
house met Mr. Dalzell repr Pa pre-
scented from the committee ON ways
and means bill to authorize the
president to suspend in part
or in whole the discriminating
duties imposed on the vessels of for
eign countries which impose similar
duties on our vessels. lie explained
that the existing laws imposed dis
eliminating duties ON vessels carrying
lumber and general cargo but eN-
cmpted those carrying coal As
the president hal no authority
to suspend duties on vessels ear
rying coal Cardiff and Wales
now monopoli2,d the coal trade OF
Mexico, which properly belonged to
the coal ,1incS OF Alabama, Tennessee
aud Pennsylvania Tai, bill was de-
signed to allow u partial suspension of
duties. The passage Of the bill was
advocated by MesSrs. Underwood dem,
AIa), Wheeler elem, Aln), McMillin
dem, Tenn,) and Ridgoly pop, ka'l,
The bill was passed. Mr. Lacey
rep, la secured unanimous consent
for the consideration of bill b. nm'nd |
tn act creating a civil government in
Alaska. 1t was identiral with the bill |
passed by the house at the last session,
a encouragement and a
register and receiver of public monc,AS,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24
IdIots n thIs country. rom pIek sImp,

idiots In this country, Tom Dick slmp-
kins mought live right smart whet
before II come his time to die.
Along indurin Of the spring one OF
Tom Dicks little boys had long sick
spell. They fed the little thing on sui
phur and molasses, and snake-root tea,
and wormy fuge and the like till they
saw that wouldn't fetch him through.
Then they sent for old DR.. Clowder.
For about three weeks the dostor was
there at least oncst day and some
times every night tendin on the child.
Finally at last the little buy took turn
and got better When the doctor quit
the case he made out his bin and handed
il to Tom Dick. lie charged so much
for the medicines and so much for the
visits he had made. The medicines
didn't run up only three dollars, but the
sundry and numerous visits stacked up
scmethin over SEQ Tom Dick looked
at the paper and handed the doctor
three dollars.
THAT'S all right, DOCTOR says he.
4 will pay you spot cash for your medi-
zines, and il l live | will return your
visits
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24
SHE SUCCEEDED.
By the Kindness of the Queen n Sent
WINS Reserved.

By the Kindness of the Queen n Sent
Wns Reserved.
An old lady in rural England sur.
prised her friends by announcing al
table one night that she would go to
London in June to see the jubilee pro
cesson. Some of her relatives warned
her of the burdens of age and failing
health, but she would not listen to their
objections
- know" she said, that am SO, but
| was in Westminster Abbey when the
queen was crowned, and l shall go up to
London to see the jubilee parade
The Directors shifted their ground
They mentioned the high prices which
windows and platform seats were al,
ready commanding, and suggested that
she was hardly rich enough to hire any
place along the six-mile route.
II shall arrange that little detail
she replied, confidently. a shall write
TO the queen about it, She will know
my name, for it is one of the oldest in
England She will insist upon having
a seat provided for me-
The old lady's enthusiasm amused
her friends, but she was wiser than
they We're. She wrote a respectful let
ter to the queen, relating her good for.
tune in having been a witness of the |
service, and also of the first |
jubilee festivities ten years ago, and
adding that although she was So and
very feeble, she was bent upon going to
London and seeing the second Jubilee
show
The letter was sent to Windsor pal.
ace, and was answered by the queen
herself with little delay. She was
ouched by the old lady's anxiety to
witness the parade, and moreover rec
'gnized the name as one which had
ONE down from the era of the Nor
nan conquest. The reply was cor
ial and gracious, and was in the
ueen's own hand, She thanked
er correspondent for the loyal in.
crest displayed, and announced that
he had given orders that a window in
palace should be reserved
)r her on the day Of the jubilee parade.
he hoped that one of the oldest and
lost respected of her subjects would
We to occupy seat in the window.
When this gracious letter was re-
lived the old lady was triumphant, and 4
her friends we're called upon to re-
ice with her.
Il knew she told them, that the a
ieen had a kind heart, and also a good r
emory for a historic name like mine" I
The queen has a womanly instinct in u
Oh matters. She knew how much 0
easure she could conferupon worthy o
by OF ancient lineage by exceptional "
ndness and honor BY thoughtful and n
deeds like this she has en-. d.
AIRED herself to her subjects &C
uth's Companion. ~
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

"Oucst upon a time when they had
Il big distracted mcetin goin on down
there at old Pilgrims Rest there wa,
Ii mighty reviyement in the church and
gracious outpourin for all. Some Il
or 20 come out from the lost and ruint
world and got over on the right side
And old man Simps Corlcy was in
amongst the rest
Nov, up TO that time, MS every body
| knows, if YOU had burnt the woods
and aiIted the ashes in the hopes of
findin more reckless and wicleder
man than Simps Corley-wcn Rufus,
The thing jest simply couldn't be did.
But henceforwards after that the old
man was way yondcr different, and
do raley think he was tryin his levelest
to walk upright and faithful in the
ten commandments to the best-sd his
ability.
Hit was along in the next followin
spring and summer when a tremcndi-
MS long and hot dry drought swept over
the country. All the rain signs failed
and failed and failed-thc crops looked
like they would naturally take fire aud
burn up-and from general appear
nents it seems as if the country was on
the highway to the plup9rfect ruina-
ton.
AT that time old anan Simps was
Twin over there on tbe Ridge, farmin
it on that thin red land, and the dry
drought was bearih down partirlar
hard on him. Up-tc-thcn, from what
he told me with hASwn mouth, the old
man never had used his religion any
to speak of-that is to say, Rufus, he
was l,eepin it as 'somethin that would |
do to die by. but he never had made it |.
count for anything in this life so fur
as he could recollcct And now, in .
that terrible bad case of pushency, he
lowed he mought as well to see If he
couldn't put it to some good use. So,
consequentiaIly, he put in and went to
prayin for rain, and he kept it up for
two days and nights hand-runnin, off
and on. Then Jest before day break the
sccont night a storm riz and passed
over the ridge, But it fetched more
wind than water-only light sprink-
in of rain and whole passle of wind.
Bless gracious, it blowed down the old
mans ginhouse and blowed two miles
)f his fences down. 1t bowed his corn
Down to dead level with the earth,
md all but took the roof often the
.wcIlin house over his head
Next mornin old man Simps come
'y our house after Andre Jim to go :
nd hal III Al. ]
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24
na,- rhrr cnm. 70 London.

The following conversation took place pc
,ween Two gentlemen in a crowded .ondon
,lub room. They had been talking about the
condition of things when they first came TO
London, Mr. Rawson said >,
"When first came TO London, had only
ragged coat, with a knife and lew mar
IVY SYon We were better off than l. then, for !
had mother a coat nor waistcoat, nor a
knife nor even marbles r >,
"Nonsensel" was the reply. GLOW could
that be-"
"Well, will tell you. When came here
I was a baby in long clothes 80,
The roar of laughter that arose could have
been heard miles away.-lit-l}its.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

To get good results in any kind OF shoot
ing, uniform, reliable ammunition is abso-
lutely necessary. Experience has taught
the most successful hunters that II pays to
always use ammunition made by the. Win
chester Repeating Arms Co., New Haven,
Ct, as it is unequalrd for accuracy, reliabn-
ity, uniformity and strong shooting quail
ties. Winchester ammunition can be bought
as it is in great demand all over
the world. Like Winchester guns, it is the
standard of the world. 1t costs no more
than inferior makes and it is a thousand
.imes better. Send for large illustrated
catalogue free
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

new York, July % Money on call easvatte7
"a per cent Prime mercantile Manor -, - "
cont Sterling exchange steady with actnai bps ma.
,aeSs n bankers DIS AZ 1874 tor demanl ami
4'sG4ssh Commercial bills, 4s5rla4s5l5 Su
yer certificates, 594a605 Bar silver 53,s
Mexican dollars, 1915. Government bonds G,n,
inc stock market displayed some hesitation
a. ,ny opening with the values OF some Of tha
tles were generally well supported BnsIna,s
WaS In large volume AMI excsllen.Iv distrIh-
uted' The market became bu1vant afrer tbo
opening salei advancing throughout the liz,
~, Law purchasing. The granRers and south
western shares were the lead on the roi,1s
ton Of the recent crop adviees an / announce.
lnenI OF heayy export orders Reporss of in.
uuStrlal activity in various sections Of No
country was ayailsd Of by the bulls to strsn
prices and indications Of inside support in sor,a
OF the low priced shares also stimuIssed s '5
covering. Suo'I
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

| YOU recollect the Calinsps, don't
| YOU Rufus?' Aunt Nancy went on as
| she scratched a match on the seat of
her chair and lit her pipe for the third
time. And of course at any rate
you recollect Miss Mttie Callins, the
| old maid of the generation. Now, while
Miss Mittie never has mated off and got
married, through many long and
weary years she has been loo5in for a
man. Every night the good Lord sent
since she come grown she has looked
under the bed for man, Wen it does
raIey look to me like if was huntin
fer man | wouldn't have much
hopes of fndin one under the
bed. But it would seem as if Miss
Mittie was horned to live in hopes if SHE
died an old maid. As reglar as the
nights rolled around she would say her
pray crs and then look under the bed for
man. And one night about three
weeks ago bless the heavens if she |
didn't find him--found him under the /
bed, too From the news ruther tbiul. [
Mis- Mittie was sorry she found what
she was looilin for-so suddint and sur
prism Ike. She screamed and fainted
and fell over in it. By the time the old
lady and the boys got to her room the
man was gone. lie is gone till yet-no-
body knows where.
That is all know, Rufus. And that
Is about all Miss Mittie Knows. She
Cent know whether he was a vounp I
nan or an old man-ugly or fine lookin, ]
'r only middlin She didn't even know ]
or certain whether he was white or
lack. But she knows that whereas she {
vas loollin for a man and she found one. Z
nd found him under the bed. j
'Henceforwarls since then Miss Nit
.c has quit lookin for men. but SHE q
lakes the boys 20 to her room every L
ght and strike light and see if they
ln find man under he bed before she s
ill risk herself insGe the door. p
Vow, as to me, Rufus, don't make ];
ut like | would break and run from a k
an person. And | don't try to make c.
.op.e think / wouldn't love TO find me d.
man-proyidin l could find the right \
ut, and find him at the right time in
e right place. But I'll be blessed
| have ever yet thought about Iookin o.,
ider the bed for ole.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

Be gentle in stimulating the kidneys.
otherwise you will excite and weaken them.
The happiest results follow the use OF Hos;
inactivity. Avoid the unmedicated, fiery
stimuants of commerce. The kidneys have
a delicate membrane easily irritated, and
upon this the action of such excitants is
pernicious Malarial complaints indiges-
ton, rheumatism, neuralgia and biiousness
succomb to the corrective influence of the
Ritters
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

Some people have set your old friend
and fellow servant Tom Dick Simpkins
down as orc Of she men which had took
their seats way back by the door that
day, when tas.v was passin around the
brains 10 the EIman family. Bat that
amt right, Rufus. Tom Dick amt as
smart as the man which writ the first
books know Yet still. u / had 10
take your I'D army muskct aad start
90. 20 hlii she gsIIre born fesls aud
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24
Ceiling Hia R.ronn.

There is one queer thing noticeable
at all picnics"
What is that?"
The man who makes the most fuss
about carrying the basket always eats
more than anybody el9q."- t.h,ssgo
Reeegs,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

death and the people of Germany are
alike in one respect"
Name it,"
"The people of Germany like to use money
direct from the mint"
Go on"
Death loves shining mark, too, Pitts
burgh Chronicle-Telegraph
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

It was during controversy over tbo,L.
Of q bicycle. '' 'aHs
There are cases mamma, explained a..
young woman, when the proper nso we
bicycle is almost imperative, and T,' ~
that mine is one Of them" " sure
Nonsense" returned the elder v,,...
THAT'S very nice talk from the b6iU Oi,'on
view Of dealer in bicycles, but that l. sP
Now if you want exercise" ' 10 all
But don't mamma" ihterr,n,od ii
young woman, hastily. at isnt' , o,a NE
that | need, but recreation, and fbcrroil use
recreation in doing the housework"uyn,ounss no
all. "-Chicago Post "Oue AZ
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

The Mead Cycle Company, Chicago, is
the original house to sell reliable bicycles at
low prices direct to the rider They have
built up a large business by their honorable
dealings and have won the confidence of
their customers. They ask the public to be-
lieve that the house which leads and con-
trolls the best source of supply is the best
house to do business with.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

That pretty young Mrs. Dawson is
such queer woman"
In what way?"
Every time l meet her in book
store she is buying book which the
critics have pronounced unfit for nnb
Icatlon. Detroit Free Press.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24
INTO THE DITCH.


KANSAS CITY, Mo, July "a special
to The star from Carthage, Mo, says:
The Frisco interurban passenger train
for Joplin went into the ditch four
miles west of Carthage The en-
gine, tender and one pas
senger coach rolled down a
12-foot cmbanl5m mt. The engineer
and fireman jumped, and the latter es-
capped uninjured but Engineer Al
Bridgewell had his arm broken and
was otherwise seriousl, hurt Several
were slightly injured No
names are given.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

iuS over there in the
Hill country Rufus,
put me in mind of
the furious hard
times old man Simps
Corley had along
that time, says
Aunt Nancy Newton
to me that night
after supper. you
have saw people be-
fore now. | reckon,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

SALT LAKE, Utah, July @? Ten
thousand school children laid floral
offerings at the base of the brigham
Young monument and then marched
in the monster parade of the school
children,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

Ills valet got even with Reginald for al,
charging INN, sad one young man "lIow%
so that Reginald got his evening c Ji,tSSu
on at halfpast fve!"-Washington Star 'orue'
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

II heard You fought duel with Pa1 ker?"
II did" Weren't you afraid to stand up
before loaded pjstolY' Not with Parker
holding it, I'm Insured in his company
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

odd you tell that young man not 70 all
here any morel'. asked Mabels falbccpT 'an
verely, "N-no" "Whhy notg" II 81
think that i was necessary. don't GOO o Sa.tt
he could call any more, now, lie calls so "2w
times a week. "-Washington Star seven
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

She-Why do you never compliment me
on my complexion now that re married?
I've got it still
He-Yes, but now know where you got
it.-Yellow Kid Magazine.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

Deadshot Dek-Whats Wild Bill so mad
about to-day?
Texas Tim-About a week ago he saw an
ad in a paper fer a saddle that sold fer s.,
so he sent the v an they sent him darn
toy saddle fer a roclin' horse -Up-to-D Date.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

that seem like they had plenty of re-
ligion, but never could make it count
up for anything. Or at any rates, if
You never did / have noticed plenty of
tLnt sort. first and Inst.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

:, Williem'"Say, pa" Pa--"Wer, what ia
NJ Willie-"Why do they always weigh
the babies as soon as they are born? b.
people always pay for them by the pound,
Leader. 'e'shu
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

Women like to talk of death in which
the sickness was so brief that the victim was
perfectly well on Monday, and laid in his
shroud on the following Wednesday morn
ing. "-AtGhison Globe.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

WATERBURY, Conn, July GA rain,
of the proportions of a cloulbur,t, pre-
vailed here since . a m, and as a re-
suit a fool had been caused, which
gives indications Of being the greatest
on record in Waterbury.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

ing?'
For board and lodging he does the ho-
tells, and for clothes he does his tailor. Out.
side Of that he does the best he car. DE.
troit Free Press
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

No matter how much man protests that
he won't tell you about row he has had
with a neighbor, if you handle him care.
FULLY, he will tell you all about it.-Wash.
ington Democrat.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

There are 100000 words in the Ero,..
Language, and most of them were n. ."fS sn
Sunday by a woman who discovered ' o,t on
coming out Of church that her new bot ' ,,o
adorned with tag ON which was wit t "%
"Reduced to shillings III pence. ""T Ti,'
Bits 1T
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

New ORLEANS, July % The barn,
power-house and six cars of the New
Orleans street railway were burned.
Loss, estimated at $50, OOO insurance,
$50, 600.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

The man who IS always pretending that
he does so much for others, needs watch.
ing. Washington Democrat
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24
Light matchmaking gas pipes.

, When man moves away and then conei
back he always feels like apologizing for it
Washington Democrat.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

;, Teacher-"Where were you yesterday p"
Pupil (whimpering)-"It was all Billy
Smiths fault. He hpnertized me an made
me go fishin' with him"
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

Time flies when a mans dinner is whit.
ing for him. 1t only crawls when he is wait.
ing for dinner.-N. 0. Picayuae.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

Yes, | think it is. What the writer
meant to say was that woman was made
before mirrors and had been before ther1
ever since. Pittsburgh Chronicle Teje-
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

Here is problem hard to prove,
Of that there is no doubt
Which takes less time-to fall in love;
Or when in love, fall out?
-.Judpe
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24
NArf-hogs-Active at 50 2511 "a


Quotations FOR mlddling range A. follows. {,
Louis, 1916; New York. : l5-Isc. Ns'- o. ~
leans, &c; Memphis ll-l6s; Charleston ~,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

Dead beats all know just what pronor,,
is exempt from Observation-Disclosures
Democrat. eNn
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

Very Mean.-Mrs Snaggs-"I read para.
graph in the. paper which said: Woman
was made before mirrors, but it wasn't her
lauIt! Don't you think that is a mean re-
mark to make about woman?" Mr.. Snagcs
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24
,taIR hTNr NANCY.
Tho Plain GA Female Lady with
u Mouth.
Tells the News from Down on
Panther Creek She Found
a Man Under the
He'd,

"Them stories which you have told
In regards to the weather prayer meet
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

Black and gray are the eolorI most
used' The liking this year for gray
Is perhaps explained by the rage last
year for ecru. 1t is a swing-back of
One pendulum. The gray is very pale,
almost white, and so is best suited for
uress-up gowns, while the black goes
Ior travelling and other utility wear.
ureater glasgow is often held IN "a
model municipality. There is some
ming ~ the claim. With a population
OF taa'0O0 it has only ao4 doctors,
hF' j. u Palmer, OF Chattanooga has
ialth enohgh 10 the townspeople iu I'd.
! sftlse foT Ais lest anhrslla.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

And now Aunt Nancy Newton-may
the tribe increase-has returned back
home to the old Panther Creek settle.
ment Raley and truly l do wish that
dear, delightful old soul-thanky bag,
pipe and all-could live forever and a
few days over And at any rates, when
her time comes, hope she may be in
Heaven two weeks before the old Devil
ever finds out that She is dead
RIFFS SANDERS
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-07-24

Z he more commandable your undertaking,
J4e i'er.ar the opposition viii be-Atchison