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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-04-17
AN IMPORTANT ARGUMENT.


Ioyees 10 this district pnl Arkansas
the Nov Orleans States has been inces-
SAINT in t. urgent advocacy Of doing
away with the present all leyoe sys-
tenn, aud has advanced many spcclous
arguments in support of its position.
1t is replied to by the Picayune, il its
issue Of the 14lh, by an editorial which
is masterpiece OF courteous and tenn
perate criticism.
1t sets forth the fact that in no case
have outlets ever been used to carry
of the surplus water of any great
river, flowing through an almost loyel
alluvial plain, and that in all such in
stances, after repeated experiments,
embankments of earth bave been found
to be the only means Of protecting be
country 9djaccut TO the river from
overflow The Picayune refers to the
experience of Holland, very similar to
our Own, in which il has only been
after a long period Of dyke building
and many failures from breaks, that
the people have come 10 enjoy the I'M
muuty from floods which they have
al last attained. For . long time the
history of dyke making aud rcdemp-
ton of l8ud in Holland was almost
precisely what our own has been, but
with the patient determination chaTac-
teristlc Of Of the Dutch, the people
have constantly built and strengthened
their broken Notifications until sue
cess has crowned their efforts The
PiCayune cites, III refutaliCn OF the
| charge That the lovees are failure,
the unauswcrable fact that in more
than 1900 miles Of levees the crevasses
in any single year have never aggre-
gated more than a few miles in exteut,
| aud urges that while the river at pres-
ent from Vicksburg to Now Orleans,
| bods the largest flood ever recorded,
the lcvees are even now protecting the
rich loWlauds Of Louisiana from inun-
dation The article closes with the
very pertinent suggestion that the
condemnation of levees INDUCED in by
the States must necessarily have a very
Injurious effect upon any future appli-
| cation for government aid or any AS
sslance from sources outside of the
| country Immediately interested, Every
| man, aud every paper, has night 10
the free expression Of opinions, but
while the States, together with all the
people Of Louisiana arc owing their
| safety entirely to the lovees, and striv-
| ing with lhe utmost anxiety to keep
them from breaking, it is neither
graceful nor consistent TO condemn
and wage war upon the very system
to which they owe their present, and
It is earnestly hoped, thgir continued
safety.
This morning the truly distressing
news Of break in the Tcnsas Lousi-
ana levcc district was received. Oar
people were watching the battle of
their Louisiana friends with almost as
much intensity of interest as we waged
our own, aud the expressions of regret
and disappointment are universal 1t
is too aiuoh TO hope that great dlsas.
ter will not overtake the sugar plant
ers and the rich plantations of the
Tensas. There is really no lay OF
hope and no prospect which can mlti-
gate the condition which this calamity
has brought upon the brave people OF
Louisiana.
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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-04-17

Tue jug trade ls a specially With
Radgesky " Co II you want jug
of good whiskey or wine cheap, send
them your order. 1t will receive
prompt attention.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-04-17

Ros9Job Printing OF every description
neatly and promptly executed at this
Office. Send us your orders.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-04-17

Those Arlsto-Platino pictures at
Bells are beauties. GO 20 look at
them.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-04-17

Have you seen the new style pic
lures II not ask for them at Bells,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-04-17
Anchor Line.

- Boats pass GreenYille. two
- each way, twice week
F,Say and Wednesday. Boats going
.pe river connecting at Memphis,
~ and st, Louis with all railroads
steamboat lines diverging. Careful
sa'lSn On to way and plantation busi-
me right is reserved to pass any
llng deemed unsafe.
AcHrs!on rates now on sale to Men,
Oalro and st. Louis, with privilege
Turning by rail. Rooms engaged for
u9at or date. Further Information
uIully furnished on application.
60. HAYS, General Agent,
Mn, Vicksburg. Miss,
M STARTLING, Agent, Greenville
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-07
More Torrid Weather.

ST.. LOUIS. Aug. 3.-The hot spell con-
tinues. Last night the Thermometer
rose TO 9S in the shade, which was sew
eral degrees lower than on the street.
Several people had become worn out
with loss OF sleep and many succumbed
10 the heat. So far TO day the following
cases have been fatal:
DIR. ii. o. Donovan, aged 20, found
dead In bed.
Karl Neissner, baker, aged 3s.
Thermometers registered I02 in the
shade at Alton, ILL.,, to-day and outdoor
labor was altogether suspended in the
city.
Louisville, KY, Aug. 3.-The hot
wave in this vicinity continues TO play
havoc with humanity. Last night
went on record as one of the sultriest
and most uncomfortable experienced in
Louisville for many years. There were
numerous prostrations, several of which
viii prove fatal.
Cincinnati, Aug. 3,-Torrid weather
set in again yesterday. To-day the
temperature touched os. Yesterday
there were nine cases Of prostration,
and to-day there were six prostrations
one Of which is likely to prove fatal.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-07
The Union Pacific to Be Sold.

Formal DEGREES have been entered in
the circuit courts OF the states through
which the U. p. railway passes, for
the sale OF the road under foreclosure
proceedings. This is done by stipula-
tion and agreement.
Judge William d. Cornish, of st.
Paul, is the special master to sell the
main line, l,034 miles, from Ogden to
Council Bluffs. just who will be the
purchaser and what will be the future
OF the system are questions that no
man can answer.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-07
Notice.

The yearly examination of applicants
for teachers certificates in Bingham
county, Idaho, will commence August
Goth, at o'clock m. at the public
school building at Blackfoot, Idaho,
Applicants for state certificates and
life diplomas, can take the state exam
ination at the same place August 30 and
81. Further information can be OBJ.
tanned by addressing this Office.
ARTHUR G. WHITTIER,
County Sup't Schools.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-07
Manual for Use of the Legislature,

THE NEWS Is indebted TO Mrs. Frank
W. Beane for copy Of "A Manual for
the Legislature OF the State OF New
York for the year 1862 Ii is bound
in gilt and morocco and contains $50
pages. II IS one Of the most complete
publications OF its kind we have ever
seen.
The first IL pages make up a calen-
dar for the year with all the notable
days OF the months and the events OF
those days named. Then follow the
constitution Of the United States and
the constitution OF the state, and JEFF
ferson's manual. Next In order is a
list OF the counties, towns, cities and
wards OF the state with the census for
1890, 1885. 1910, 1916 and 1850, and then
list OF the postofiices and postmasters
Of the state.
The next subdivision gives the con-
gressional districts and the represen-
tatives in congress, and then following
- % lsSb VI WIZ lhbASiai oAStiiSbs ~
the state. After these .come rosters
OF all the state officials from colonial
days down 70 the year 1855. Then
comes list OF the members OF the
legislature then In session with the
standing committees, and the rules for
the government OF the two branches.
After these come a complete list OF all
the state institutions and enterprises
and the officers in charge OF them, and
figures showing the costs TO the state
OF maintaining them. All in all, II Is
a complete manual for the guidance OF
the Legislators, and 1t is SO plain that
"a wayfaring man, though fool, could
not err therein"
In view OF the lights before us, and
OF all the sins OF omission and commits.
sion by Idaho legislatures, as shown in
the decisions of the courts, THE NEWS
most respectfully recommends the pub
llication of a similar manual for the use
OF Idaho legislatures In the future,
With a guidance of this kind even an
Idaho legislator could not well go as
tray.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-07
The Fairy Festival.

The ladies in charge OF the Fairy
Festival at Mrs. Biethan's Wednesday
evening, made a genuine success Of it,
both socially and financially.
A large crowd was present and the
scene presented by the fairies upon the
lawn, was beautiful to behold. Every
body had delightful time and the man.
agement is to be congratulated on It's
success.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-07
In Prosperous Kansas.

A Kansas farmer who simply could
not get harvest hands put this
sign upon his fence: Harvest hands
wanted. Hired girl blonde and genial,
Cabinet organ music in the evening
Pie three times day. Three spoons
of sugar with every cup OF coffee
Hammocks, feather beds, or leather
divans at your option for sleeping
Rising hour o'clock in the morning
Three hours rest at noon. Come one
come all"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-07

4
News has just been received of the
accidental killing OF Denton Davis, the
eight year old son of VIM. Davis, at his
home four miles west of Soda Springs.
The tragedy took place Monday MORN
ing and the little fellow was killed by a
ball from small target gun in the
hands OF Denton's ten year old brother
Wesley. The boys had been shooting
squirrels and the gun went OFF accident
ally in the hands of the older boy, the
ball striking him in the forehead and
literally blowing his brains out. The
parents of the boys were in Soda
Springs when the accident happened.
They are among the best and most pop
ular residents of the county and much
sympathy is expressed for them in their
sorrow Pocatello Tribune.
Prof. Allison, Of Boise, gives two
lectures at the coming Teachers In
stitute on 1.-THE Worlds Fair'' and
THE Civil War;" which are illustrated
by stereopticon views. These lectures
alone are worth the prices Of admis-
sion 20 the entire course.
A. II. Smith will hang three rolls Of
paper for one dollar. II you want a
room papered address a postal to him
at Blackfoot.
An electrician who has been expert
menting on himself in the electric death
chair says there is no pain, but on the
contrary delightful feeling Of exhil-
Grafton. Everybody is willing to take
his unsupported word for it.
w. A. Bull is sole agent for the cele-
brated Rocky Mountain Shoe, 10 Black
foot, and carries full line. Every pair
warranted by w. A. Bull and John
Scrocroft & Sons Co., of Ogden.
In New York the other day young
woman while bending over washtuh
was killed by a corset steel which broke
and pierced her heart. This example
however, will have no terrors for the
average girl.
wish TO announce to the ladies of
Blackfoot that have full line of Mrs
Geryaise Graham's toilet goods, and
Hydro -Vacu for the face treatment, alst
the celebrated Turkish Russian medi
Gated vapor bath. Call and see me.
1 MRS. ]. II. MAcKLEY.
Tickets for the entire lecture course
OF the Teachers Institute will be OF
sale next week at the usual places. A
fee Of Sl.00 will be charged for the fiv,
lectures, so that they will be within
reach OF all. The money will be ap
piled to the expenses of the institute
These lectures are by specialists ant
should be literally patronized.
The business men of Boise are tryin,
to get up oharvest home" or fruit an,
cereal exhibition and jubilee this fal
and are negotiating for some of tn,
floats used in the Salt Lake celebration
Pants makers in New York who hav,
been making but dollar and half
week have gone on strike.
Two babies died at New York through
carelessness of their parents. On,
drowned in a pail of water, and tn
other was smothered.
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di
arrhma Remedy always affords promp
relief. For sale by Ben II. Fernish.
Drink Postum Cereal. For sale b
G. II. Holbrook.
i UTICA, NY, ,Aug.4. The New Yorl
J state hop growers estimate tine GRO
for the state at $4,000 to $1,000 brles.
AN electric omnibus, which goe
four miles in half an hour, is now run
ming in the London streets.
Get your fruit jars at Holbrook's
Jewelry at Ben II. Fernish.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-07
ENnER NEWS NOTES.

10 will send out several camp
es 10 the National Park.
Land Agent Satterlee is in
county, this week, In the dis
his official duties.
shoup Is laying plans TO visit
6elds OF Alaska next summer.
bayce. the new principal for
foot school, will be present at
hers Institute, August 10th.
Eehoe, who taught last term In
Valley, will have charge OF the
thool this fall.
inns Horn says; Some families
pd home made bread and bad
de manners while eating II.
all the county officers are
vacations.
nt county sent three Mormon
,rles To Montana this month.
Berryman Of Park City, Utah,
x his parental home Ia Black
county grain crops arc very
8 season. This il due 20 the
Ing and lack Of water.
slormon missionaries are Ia
franging TO build a church Ia
R,al city.
". II. Yos; will hold services Al
kylew school house, next Sun
bgusI ssh, al Z o'clock.
bseryativc estimate makes Salt
h,y the gamer Of si,ooo. 900 by
bllec celebration.
Abble sieyens IL reported on
J list.
se Green, plumber Of Pocaiello,
bb 90 the new ballding NJ tho
Teier Of Fort Hall school, has
u from = 3o-dAy vacation 70 Cal.
and other points.
Danllson Il up from Park City,
nod will spend several weeks vls-
} Blacktoos-
Mr.. Clark. Baptist missionary,
Wednesday evening wish his
friends In Blacktooi.
Lake City has q society bcllc rs
sheriff. WHITTIER arc we drift
imbcr Of changes OF conductors
ccrntly been made on the Short
Fanny Whittier, Of Soda Springs,
lacktoo, on q short visit.
. Of tho old.timcrs Of Caldwell
zone 10 the gold fields on the
. They are 10 sail on tho steamer
n from Seattle to-day.
ho Methods, church. next Sun.
'rning, subject: "victory for tho
}. In the evening: "The klon.
iold Excitement All invited.
J currently reported that the
u bridges, J. NJ. Bennett, will
owe his Office from Pocatcllo 70
AXE City.
Angus, grand Jury Of New York
'ow sitting in court, IL made up
pally Of millionaires. Tho com.
wealth OF tho mcmbcrs Ia st25..
blowers made 40 attempt on the
eller postofiice safe last Saturday
but thc blow was for nothing,
lid not get to Uncle Sans ready
section boss at Pocatcllo Is max
ne serious charges against the
'aster. The matter Is TO be In
'ted at headquarters.
perrault OF Boise City, is visit
:. aud Mrs. Thnm OF Blackfoot
accompanied by bis little daugh,
J. J. Whittier and son, Of Fair
Neb.. is here on a visit to her sor
: Whittier. She expects to re
bout three months.
: Grcene, merchant nj Houston
20 member OF tho firm of Hull 1
9, druggists, spent two days o
'ck in the city.
can get u 20 ID. box of pcache
cents at Holbrook's.
and Ice cream 10 cents per dish
afternoon and evening, at th'
Moon Restaurant.
Hannaford camc up from poca
Wednesday, aud spent a few hour
Grove City.
rye delegation OF Salt Lakers
erinn nj Soda Sprinoa
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-07

Get sample can Of baked beans in
tomato sauce AT Holbrook's
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-03-28
HE KILLED 7e MEN md breaches.
Tom Lewis or I.csiie County, N.Y., mn Evan
gllst with n Record.

HYDEN, Ky, March 26.-In the southeast
corner of Leslie county, on Cutshin Creek, lives
old Tom Lewis. No man in the mountains per-
haps has II record equal TO Lcwis's. He was a
Union bushwhacker during the war, and he
brought down forty-two rebel soldiers during
his years in tho field.
In the spring OF 1868 Lewis and thirteen
others were captured by Col. ii. l.. Giltner's
Confederate cavalry, taken TO Harlan and
ordered shot. Sergeant William Kirk, now Of
Trimble county, and Corporal James Spencer
were ordered to do the shooting. Lewis began
to beg for his life. lie got five pacos and was
told to run. The rifles lovelled at him missed
him, although the other thirteen were killed.
Twelve months later Spencer fell into Lewis's
hands. He received the same chance for his life
that had been given Lewis and escaped. At the
close of the war Lewis became n moonshine
desperate. No one among them had so openly
detled tho Government. 1t is said he has put
away thirty revenue officers. making n grand
total Of seventy-two souls sent into eternity by
him. About six wears ago he Joined the church
and began to preach. lie went to Missouri and
spent IL year in the Ozark Mountains, warning
those who attended his meetings To fee from
the wrath to come. While there he met Spencer.
Spencer had a widowed siste living with him.
She was seventy; Lewis was eighty. They soon
Leslie county with his bride. He is still preach
ing and his rugged cloquence Is causing mum.
herS OF mountainous to turn from their evil
ways. He does not belong to any church.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-03-28
Rich Ribbon Values.

In anticipation of the growing
popularity of Taffeta Ribbons we
placed large orders with manufac-
turers early in the season SO that
now when the demand for them is
at its height we're able to offer
these remarkable values:
700 pieces of fine MORE and Plain Taffeta
Ribbons in all the newest colo7ilgs, 3s4
to 1 inches wide, regular values IS &
29c., at &c, yd
All silk imported Black Taffeta Ribbons,
MORE Antique design, high lustre and
finish
%. inch 3l4 inch 50s inch g. 4 inch
Value zoe. &c. SIC. SIC yard
At. &c. l9c. 23c. csc yard
Main. right.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-03-28

pentance. Twenty-Five centuries ago how i'm
mcnSe me significance OF such words In an age
OF trlbalism, ceremonialism. sacridciaI atone
menli These sublime teachings herald the com
ing OF a golden age not yot manifest. The am
cicnt story was filled with the glory and beauty
OF INC divine compassion that asks hut for a
cnange OF heart and righteousness and has no
respect OF persons. but Is merciful to ali,
The jew, with historic truth, remembering
the return from Babylonian captivity' viii be.
hoid in Jonah tho type of Israel, who faithlCss
70 his high calling, was swallowed up as a ma.
non In exile, and restored again to preach re.
p %inGt . ana salvation to all people that they
oyer US all N gentle bencdirtton, II our bitter
uiscords might pass and fade into charity aud
unison ana brotheTly love. Then would tho
temple OF humanity at last arise. whose foundl.
s s,ons rs are ! lald In everlasting law, whose walls
spread save that which spans the uniyerse~ths
armament, In which shall CLEAN a single radians
,ngnt' q morning star 70, usher in a brighter day
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-03-28
ABRAHAM AND
$TRAJs|
n JEWISH view OF JONAH AND
THE WHALE.

Rabbi Harrison Says tho story IL Charged with
the Deepest Meaning.
A rabbi of high fame In Judaism, tho Rev. DR..
Harrison OF st. Louis, has given out for publica-
ton q discourse on the subject Of Jonah and tho
whale. In his view the Biblical story is neither
a stumbling block to the believer nor a triumph
for tho incredulous. 1t Is wisdom for tho wise,
an expression Of religions ~loftiest thought and
deepest faith. The Book of Jonah is n great
book 6OGGb 2 noble parable .as.i 70 tho THOSE ,M wh Gs consider : u mo it a
Ing. fraught with the mightiest spiritual mes.
sage: While no letter worship OF tho text Of
lis utterances cannot be successfully impeached.
II Is history teaching by example; The story Of
point Us other Biblical books.
The book OF Jonah" said Rabbi Harrison,
ois 70 f PC droEai ra las as a protest ot r agsin ama ne Sd rig
miah, AZ a parable against, national exclusive
ness It teaches the gospel q unresstriS,od hu,
Whethor' faithful or hoathcn. tho open door "e Of
pentanco. Tho book Is not tho record OF an eye
witness; II Is an ancient story rofashionod to
Sonysy. = great truth; it is u romance with a
rabbi Harrison next summarized the book Of
Jonah, and spoke OF II AZ broad and deep. and as
Informed with the peculiar genius OF Israel.
ut has rightly boon adopted from of old to be
read In the %synagogue on the great jewish fast,
this little book conveys an eternal message from
u universal God TO an Individual humanity"
Speaking further along the same lines. the
rabbi said:
at was upon a sublime mission that Jonah
was sent. Among u people intensely national,
whose religion was national, whose sympAthies
were tribal, narrow and self-centred, nko all ma
tons then, each one with It's own national religion.
then and there our hero was called to go outside
MS race. 10 go TO the enemy's country, TO preach
f fslSs tSo Ser TO q Sff Sod to % tS5SiF% 1 %sa Of n1 q h
Of a future order the first clear CLEAN OF i hap.
Our creeds are universal, hut our worship is
local we nave not yet reached the plane or
Jonah. Nations have not. Have the churchos /
Do they preach salvation beyond their own mar.
row imitsi Do they accept the larger mission
TO- Nineyshs Do they teach, the gospel OF a uni.
yereai church, a universal love, a universal
hope ! with fow scattered exceptions, the only
sp0kesmen OF such a faith are the survivors ~
the race whence Jonah spranK. For them The
test Is deed, not creed. Would to God mai this
nooie teaching might spread to every race and
ts,.5b that hS all might learn this highest lesson
m "%sa are to adopt not only the good but tho
ceremonies. creeds. He did not exaot conyeS,
eion OF FORMAL change Of religion. He laid no
stteas On these mechanical detSiis' ON The aTtsrS
" thihSa. He asked N Effected simply n.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-03-28
Women's Spring

tune. Here are some strong in
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English Storm Serge, lined and velveteen
women's Separate Dress Skirts of excellent
black Brocaded Satin in new Spring pat
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Spring Capes of fine black West Of England
Broadcloth, with inlaid velvet collar and
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Splendid Capes of fine Kersey in the newest tan
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Jackets of Covert Cloth, well tailored and fin
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Jackets of fine Kersey, in black. royal blue,
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able tatfeta silk, at . $7.7S
Eton Suits of English Serge. in black, green
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Eton Suits of fine Meltonette in all the
new Spring shades, skirt and jacket lined
with tatfeta silk, jacket handsomely trimmed
with braid, velvet collar . . S32.75
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-03-28
Fashionable Dress Stuffs at
Small Prices.

Epingaline Cord-just from France. A fash
ionable variety of the poplin weave.
Dressy, durable, highly finished; new
shades of Napoleon blue, Mulberry, reseda,
navy, Havana, marine blue, myrtle, gray,
and tan, IS inches wide . 800 yd
Empress Cloth-a neat corded fabric, hard
twisted and crisp very stylish and service
able. Seven of the newest shades, J Sc. yd
Atwood Monte Cloth-self colors, finished
with high lustre; brilliant and dressy; cor
rect shades of gray, army blue, cardinal, navy
and green, As inches wide 69c. yd
Imported Silk and Wool Novelty-rich fig
ured design, three-toned effects, four color
comtinations-brought over to retail at
SSc.-now 69C. yd
Main aisle.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-03-28
Sigh, fire In secretary ul,..'s store.

Thc hremon were called out about half-past 7
o'clock yesterday morning 10 eXtinguish II trl6ing
blaze in the wholesale dry goods store OF Bliss,
Fabyan & Co.. ut 81 and 30 Thomas street. The
head OF the firm is Cornelius N. Bliss, Secretary
OF the Interior. The building Is on the corner of
Trimble place, and IL was in n basement closet
on the Trimble place side OF the building that
tho flames wero first discovered. The employees
fought the lire until the firemen arrived. and
the latter quickly drowned IL out. Not more
than s25 damage was done. The police believe
that ong Of the employees while putting away
the hOOr,