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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-11-21
THE TOP ROUND
Pennsylvania in Possession
of the Football Field.
A BATTLE OF GIANTS
Harvard's Crimson Goes Down
Before the Husky Quakers.
THE PLAYING WAS FIERCE
THE PLAYING WAS FIERCE

Loses by Score OF 10 TO @
II Was Not Sensational Game.
Only a Few Good Runs Witnessed
by Surging Mass of Humanity Har-
ward Started in Without Captain
Cabat 30 The Crimson Played Good
Football. but Pennsylvania Played
Better But Both Teams Were Guilty
OF Bad Fumbling The Game Was
Won on It's Merits The Yale Team
Proves Too Strong for the Princeton
Tigers Won by a Score of TO o.
The Field Wes Wet and Slippery.
Tie Wind Was Blowing Gale A
Scene OF Wild Enthusiasm Results
on Other Gridirons
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-11-21
GREAT NORTHERN LANDSLIDE.
Passengers Were Taken to H~iesn and
sent West on the n. y.

Great Falls. Nov. 2o.-Thls morning
the Great Northern main line passen-
ger train. west-bound. came into Great
Falls from Hayre. bearing II coaches
well filed with passengers enroute for
the West. They were taken TO Helena
aud sent over the Northern Pacific.
The cause Of the transfer Is a great
land slide. which occurred yesterday
afternoon on the main line between
summit and kalisnelL No trains will
be- able to travel either way for sew
'rsd days. The sast-bound passengers
are being Transferred 10 the Northern
Pacific west II kalispell and will be
seut on by way Of Helena and this
city.
1he slide Is said to be the greatest
ever known in the history ~ the road
on that division. Last year a small
slide occurred not far distant from the
same point. but IL vas not necessary
IL transfer passengers. The slide was
discovered by section men and all
trains notified before any damage was
done. II is said that IL will take the
large force now az work about two
days 10 clear for trains.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-11-21

South Bend. Wash, Nov. .O-A terrific
eal" which bcgan late last night and
ragged Tor % hDurs, cut South Bend on
from all tclcgrtphic communication until
to-day For two Days steamers We're una
BIZ to Gross Willnpl bay and Wednesday
night The local passenger tfaln Mas
caught between WushoUt, at Frances and
it d. NOT expected tp arrive until tonight
ln ihc Willhpa valley no serious damage
wls dome except ~ railroad bridges. two
of them the Lilll amt stAtfivr bridges,
being 5#itfied away hr the Hood. Early
Nrdnc-faN morning thF lunbsr schooner
jennie Tn,ilu Wlirh WIS anchored on
North cove. drasged her anchors and
Wt0t dlr1urd pu Empirc spit. Flash sig-
raD. brought uut ths North cove life
rr,W and many Naluuhles on the ship
were fraGsG, rrvd 10 shnry. All day
"Wednesday -h, pounded ON the spit. but
TNIrsiAS morning io the surprise 0f the
crrI. sht Nfs safely riding in the North
rnNt chtnnr.. having worked herself
acrn-- rhr SPIT. Sbr Is now bcdchcd at
South Bond GOT rruaifs
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-11-21
OBJECTIONS ARE MADE
Forcible Protests 10 the Aban-
donment OF Fort Custer.
OTHER MONTANA FORTS
Troops 10 Be Concentrated at Fort Har-
risou Secretary Wilson on Ameri-
can Horses and Forage Plants.
Currency Legislation.

Special Corresponding of the 81 audard.
Washington. Nov. l.-Thr ahaudnn-
mcni of Fort custcr.Whrn finally ordered.
WAS a great surpris' o. Montana and
Wyoming people who arr nav IN ihg city.
Although IL had bocn recommended Tor
some time. and had ~ loast oucu been
formally ordered. h ungby camo with
great suddennvss. There have brrn Sums
forciblc protests nIud, lt the war de-
psrtmcnt sincc ihr aiaudnnmcnI ordsr
went into crI,c,, bat thus Tar ih,y have
been unavaiiine. Perhaps tur mu.t =
orous one WAS by ilon. Frank " Mop
d,ll of Wyoming, Formerly momh'r of
congress aud nov assistant commissioner
of the general laud office. lie pointed ont
the great mporianrr ~ tho old past aud
its proximity To s'N'rai ut IA, ltrprst In
dian reservations. llr also said that the
,fforis Ia teach thr i'roWs husbandiy
and 10 make them sclf-yupporling must
fail unless sh,y had som, people IA whom
they might dispose ~ tI'Ir pfoiucr. IN"
abandonment Of Font custer not only In
large territory unprotected bui inter
f,rcd with the w"rk NJ clyllzIng the Ia
dians by dopriving turm of Il market Tor
what they raise.
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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-30
Petition for Liquor License.

To the Honorable Board of Mayor and Alder
men Of the Village of Belzoni Washington
County, Mississippl
We, the undersigned qualified electors of the
Village of Belzoni, in aforesaid state and COun-
ty, hereby petition your honorable body to
grant unto
AARON MANU- LEVY,
a siden Of said Village license TO sell
vnOug spirltuous malt and intoxicating LID
uors in less quantities than one gallon at his
place Of business in said Village of BelEoni, and
we recommend said Aaron MANU- Levy 10 he oil
good reputation and a sober and suitable per-
son to receive such license And your petit
tioners will ever pray.
William Henry Mc-rJames Harvey Turner
Crackin stephen Casteman
Jacob David COIN George Washington
Morris Coin Walton
Charles Hiram Norris Frank Newton Lawhon
Austin Richard Turner Alex Haywood Brant-
John Bruce Daniels ley
Monroe McRae Jack Moore
George Joe Brantley i'm Hall
Solomon Dayidaw George Dew
state Of Mississippi, !
Washington County (
Personally appeared before me, S, Cnstleman
a Justice of the Peace in and for said State and
County, X r. CLARK, who makes oath that al
names appearing in the foregoing petition were
signed by the parties themselves, OF by him il
their presence and with their consent.
Il. p. CLARK.
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 1jti
day of June. 1897. S. CASTLEMAN, J. P.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-30
I'VE RIVER COMMISSION.

Nou N-ork June 26.--After work
inc two DAYS on It's report the MIS-,
sissippi River CGmmisslou eonc .las'
It's labors this aftel 'uoon' ana nonI Si.
aont commissioners left for the'r
homes in the West and SCUM luz
Commissioner has gone over inc TO
port to the Secretary Thoroughly NM
made many important revisloLs. Con.
gress appropriated $2,93S,O33 ar ~
wees etc. 1t is the duty of the comlNl'-
sion to hear delegates from the Vatlous
districts on the apportionment oil TINS
sum aud then make out their repoH
accordingly a,oo
The commission apportioned $4Oo,'
600 for dredging of the river, $2,Ooo''
600 for levees, aud $5S3,033 for the
general expenses of the commission
preservation of the banks and reVet-
ments, purchase of new plants, apu 'ne
putting of the plants in proper coh'l-
ton. -
The apportionment of the sum oy
districts Is as follows:
Lower ST. Francis district $1,000
upper Yazoo $S8,s25l White river
$l5O 900, upper Tensas basin $364'4oO
lower Yazoo $675,925, PALMYRA hls
triel $4,000. lower Tensas $27S,95O
Atcharalaya $b6S,750, Lafourche $5O,
625. Ponchartrsin $137675, Lake
Borgne $1,000, Barataria $23,625'
Advertisements for contracts vii
be published IN few weeks, and Inc
much needed work OH the levees vii
begin AT once.
The report to the Secretary of Wal
is kept secret, but it is said 1t VII
advocate liberal appropriations for le
wee extensions
1t is understood, however, that The
commission recommends the leyee sys
TEN, as well as dredging, and vii
urge the construction of levees where
there are now none, in order 10 pro
tect the levees that are built. Mos
of the delegates who came to the hear
iuQs of the commission favored boil
the levee system and dredging, and /
is said that the report takes the SAM
view.
One of the most interesting Tea
lures of the report is said to be th'
recital of millions of dollars of pro
perty destroyed by the last great over
flow, and suggestion that the ex
penditure of only small portion Q
Ihe value of the property destroyed
would prevent further devastation
Immediate aud continuous action D,
Congress is strongly urged.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-30
WORK FOR BOIs AND GIRLS.

Our hustliUg young readers should
write at once to the publishers OF
PENNSYLVANIA GRIT for AL agency
for the paper. Besides the regular
commission on each paper sold, prizes
of watches, books, jewelry, type-writ-
ers, cameras, etc, are given for extra
work. GRIT ie a big, clean, illustra-
ted. family newspaper, read and en-
ioyed by half million people each
week A postal card addressed GRIr
Publishing COMPANY, Willismsport,
Pa. will bring full particulars and a
catalogue Of price. GRIT is vel
ONE visitor 10, this office.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-30
Reduced Rates TO Nashville via South.
ern Railway, Account Tennessee
Centennial.

The Southern Railway has on sale
from ell of It's principal stations tick.
els TO Nashville and return at very
low rates on account of the Tennessee
Centennial Call on any Southern
Railway agent for particulars regard
Ing schedules aud detail information
about rates and tickets
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-30

The Clarlon-Ledger ia surprised to
see q disposition shown by some of
the State papers to hold Governor
McLaurin responsible for the lynch
ing Of the negro, Moses, at Crystal
Springs, insisting that he should have
been at home to direct the movement
of the State troops, etc. This is pre-
posterous. Governor McLaurin was
in New York attending meeting of
the Mississippi river commission,
looking after the interest of the Stale
before that body.-ClariOn-Ledger.
The Clarion-Ledger and the New
York Sun seem to differ slightly on
this subject.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-30

This table shows that the Commas
sion have endeaYored to make as
equitable disposition as possible OF
the sum at their disposal-$S6OOOO-
allottiDg to each district such sum
as seemed to be demanded by its
needs to 60 as far as possible towards
restoring the statu quo Of the levee
system before the late food. What
was greatly feared by those who OBJ
tanned the apportlonment of 1896 was
that a change aud re.apportionmeut
would be made on this occasion
which might result in detrimentt to this
district and undue discrimination in
favor of some other The result shows
that the commission were very thor
oughly appused of the needs of the
different districts, and, as far as their
means would allow, we're determined
to exercise impartial justice. The
sums are scarcely sufficient to meet
the requirements In any of the dis
tricts provided for, but are the best
that could be done, and the Lower
Yazoo district has every reason 10
feel that it has received as generous
treatment at the hands of the com.
mission as it was capable of bestow
ing. Its especial needs were laid anew
before the commission, the press dis
patches giving particular notice to thu
vivid and convincing representation
made by Mr.. VIM. g. Yerger, which
is characterized as having been thu
strongest plea made before that body
The commission has made no change
in the allotments formerly made, ex
cept to increase them as the fund
would permit, and as the needs OF tn
districts required. In the case of twt
districts-Lafourch and Bsrstsria-
a reduction was made of $685. ant
$50 respectively. Lake Borgne al
lottment is unchanged, aud $4,000 a.
lotted to Palmyra, which had no shar
IN the previous allotment. The tabl
SD ows the Middle Tensss district t
have been more favored than any c
the others in the amount Of increas
and the original apportionment
the White River has been nearly trel
led since the original allotment wt
made. 1t would scarcely appear thu
the breaks in the Middle Tens'
were either numerous or disssLroI
enough TO demand such an increas
while those in the Upper Yazc
would seem 10 require larger sha
than was received by that distrit
The White river levees were Il
worst sufferers from the recent owe
flow, and their rebuilding in su
stantial form will necessitste co
responding increase of strength
this side of the river. The meeting
the Commission has emphasized Il
fact that the sentiment in favor
national protection is growing, al
its advocates, first among whom
Congressman Catchings, whose strol
address TO the Commission on Il
subject Is expected to bear fruit, a
much encouraged. Another sigui
cant feature of the occasion was Il
GOODNESS with which other projec
for the same purpose were receive
notably the Cowden system of outlet
which awakened no response.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-30
Hot Weather Garments

CHEVIOT SACK SUITS,
HOMESPUN SACK SUITS,
WORSTED SACK SUITS,
LINEN SACK SUITS,
LINEN CRASH SUITS,
SERGE COATS AND VESTS,
SEERSUCKER COAT AND VEST
FANCY LINEN PANTS,
LINEN CRASH PANTS,
WHITE DUCK PANTS,
THIN, COOL UNDERWEAR.
WARNER & SEARLEs Co,
Vicksburg, Miss.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-30
Gland OF THE SKY"

In Western North Carolina, between the Blue
Ridge on the East and the Alleghanies on the
West, is the Beautiful valley OF the French
Broad two thousand feet above the sea, nes
Ashevilie beautiful, picturesque and world
famed as one Of the mOet pleasant resorts IN
America. ,,
Isisaland Of bright skies and Incompatible
climate. whose praises have been sung BY
poets, and whose bearties Of etream, valley
and mountain height have furnished subject
and inspiration for painters brush.
Tbisfs trnlv the Land of the sky and
there is perhaps, no more beautiful region on
the continent to attract pleasure tourists OF
health seekers.
Copyenient schedules and very 10y &, S5ts g. to
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-30

Rev. r. E. Lee Craig, Rector of st.
Andrews, Jackson, has rendered his
resignation on account of difference
of opinion between himself and his
Vestry, arising from mis- criticism Of
their action in signing petition for
a local option election Mr.. Craig
Will remain as priest in charge until
the return OF the Bishop.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-30
OPEN FOR THE SEASON
AK your Ticket Agent for Pamphlet describing the
advantages of this Hotel a Summer Resort.
FULL PARTICULARS oAa az HAD BY ADDRESSING
n oTEL RIVE RVl w,
KAN kAkEE, ILLINOIS.
BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLES UNION OF
AMERICA, CHATTANOOGA, TENN.
REDUCED RATES VIA SOUTH
ERN RAILWAY.

For the occasion OF the Seventh Annual Con-
vention of the Baptist Young Peoples Union Of
ISL, the southern Railway viii sell tickets to
Chattanooga, Tenn, and return at rate of one
fare for the round trip, Tickets will be sold
July 18th, 18th and 18th, 1897, good to return
until July 2lst, 1891
Limits may be extended to August 18th, 1887
iftickets are deposited with agent at Chatla-
nooga, before July 10Th.
Call on any agent Of the Southern Railway
for information
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-30
FOR SALE.
Il dozen secondhand
Tanks, in good order.
j. j. HARTY.

SCOTS Cotton Exchange Sa-
loon is in the centre of the city,
where none but the best of
goods are handled.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-30
GOOD NEWS.

A letter from Major VIM. Startling
lust received contains the good news
that the Commission gives $4,000
for the revetment of the Greenville
hsrbor, in addition to the $4,000 or
so still OH hand.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-30
CLOTH COVERED CASKErS,
Fourth Of July Excursion Rates on
Southern Railway.

Southern Railway will sell tickets good be-
tween all points on its lines at rate OF one and
one-third the 1rst-class limited fare for the
round trip, on July End, 3rd and 4lh and for
trains scheduled to reach their destinations be.
fore noon of July 5th All tickets will be linn
tied TO July 7th, 1897. This viii Afford excel
Isn't Opportunities for outings on the Fourth Of
jay, juns23.RW
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-30
Anchor Einn.

Boats pass GreenYille, two
.aAA.A-AAAAs each way, twice a week
Sunday and Wednesday. Boats going
up the river connecting at Memphis,
Cairo and st, Louis with all railroads
ana steamboat lines diverging. Careful
attention to way and plantation bust
ness. The right is reserved to pass any
landing deemed unsafe.
Excursion rates now on sale to Mem
phis, Cairo and st. Louis, with privilege
ofreturning by rail. Rooms engaged for
any boat or date. Further Information
cheerfully furnished on application.
j. j, HAYS, General Agent,
Vicksburg. Miss,
LYME STARTLING, Agent, Greenville
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-30
Pullmsn Sleeping Car Birmingham 20 Nash
wtIta

This train carries Pullman Sleeping Car
Birmingham to Atlantis and from Atlanta 10
Brunswick and Jacksonville
sDsily I Daily except Sunday,
VII GREEN, Gen supt Washington, .. c.
JIM CuLP, TrAG Mgr Washington. D. C
W. A TURK, G. P. A. Washington, D. C
@, A. BENSCOTER,A q. p A. Chattanooga Tent
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-30

No - washington 4 Southwestern Limited p"
SsW YORK, carrying Pullman sleeping cars
Bi,ninEhGnn 20 New York, Dining car Atlanta
"a dresnsboPo and Washington TO New YORK
No sou. s. Fast Nail" Pullman Drawing
room Buffet Sleeping cars Atlanta 70 New
YORK
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-30
BIG MIssIssIPPIANs HERE.
A Flying Visit from GOV. MCLaurIn and
His stan.

THE SOUTHERN STATESMEN CAMS 10
THE METROPOLIS osTENsIBLY FOR
BUSINESS, BUT THEY FOUND oPPoR-
TUNrrY TO TEST SOME OF IT'S DE
rIRITS ZOO.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-30
THE ALLOTMENT.

The following table shows the sllot-
ments made by the Commission in
1896, and in 1897, with the increase in
aorh paaa.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-30
RAILROAD TINE TABLE.
Yazoo and Mississippi Valley R h.

Connections made at Memphis VIII WIZ
Mi lines for the North and East anu
West; at New Orleans Tor the "u nd
coast resorts and Southern Texas ana
California, o;r+s now
on sale at the Y q NJ. v; ~ ir Is, GS-
pot Office baggage checked through
For Information rs to rates, routes &C B
write or Upply to ,-...,, A.t
JOHN SCOTT, Diy, Pass. Agt,, NJ.
oV-i' Memphis, Tenn
w. A KELLoND, A. G. P, AT, New . V Gbicaso
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-12-11
THE LIGHT THAT FAILED
Ei,netaIiic Com snissiOners Hope That
Results May Come From Fur
ti.cr seSetiatiOns.

Under the provisions of the act of con-
gress. approved March 3, 1897. for the pro-
motion of an International agreement re-
specting bimetallism. | appointed, on the
14th day of April. 1897. Hon. Edward O.
Wolcott of Colorado, Hon. Adlai Z. Stew
enson Of Illinois and Hon. Charles ].
Payne of Massachusetts. as special en-
voys to represent the United States. They
have been diligent in their efforts to Sc
cure the concurrence and cooperation of
European countries in an international
settlement of the question, but up TO this
time have not been able to secure the
agreement contemplated by their mis-
sion.
The gratifying action of our great sister
republic of France. in joining this country
in the attempt to bring about an agree
ment between the principal commercial
nations of Europe, whereby a fixed and
relative value between gold and silver
shall be secured. furnishes assurance that
we are not alone among the larger ma
tions of the world in realizing the inter
national character Of the problem and in
the desire of reaching some wise and prac-
teal solution of it.
The British government has published a
resume of the steps taken Jointly by the
French ambassador IN London and the
special ENJOYS of the United States. with
whom our ambassador in London active
ly co-operated, in the presentation Of this
subject to her majestys government. This
will be laid before congress.
Our special ENJOYS have not made then
final report as further negotiations, be-
tween the representatives of this govern
ment and the governments of other coun-
tries, are pending and in contemplation
They believe that doubts which have
been raised in certain quarters respecting
the possibility of maintaining the stability
OF the parity between the metals am
kindred questions. may yet be solved by
further negotiations.
Meanwhile it gives me satisfaction te
state that the special envoys have al
ready demonstrated their ability and fit
ness to deal with the subject, and it is te
be earnestly hoped that their labors may
result in an international agreement
which will bring about recognition of botf
gold and silver as money, upon such terms
and with such safeguards as will secure
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-12-11
CONDITION OF THE NEW NAVY.
There Is Pressing Need of Another
Large Dock on Pacific Coast.

The present immediate effective force
Of the navy consists of four battleships 81 of
vessels, ranging from armored cruisers to
torpedo boats. There are under construc
ton five battleships of the first class, 1G
torpedo boats and submarine boat.
No provision has yet been made for the
armor of three of the five battleshins. as
it has been impossible to obtain it at the
price fixed by congress- 1t is of great i'm
portance that congress provide this arm
or until then. ships are of no fighting
value.
The present naval force especially in
view of it's increase by ships now under
construction. while not as large as that
Of a few other powers. is a formidable
force, its vessels are the very best Of each
type and with the increase that should
be made to it from time to time. in the
future. and careful attention to keeping
it in Il high state Of efficiency and repair,
it is we'll adapted to the necessities of
the country.
The great increase of the navy. which
has taken place in recent years. vas justl-
fed by the requirements of naval defense
and has received public appreciation. The
time has now arrived however, when this
increase. to which the country is commit
ted, should for q time take the fern of
increased facilities commensurate with
the increase of our naval vessels.
1t is an unfortunate fact that there is
only one dock on the Pacific coast cap
able of decking our largest ships and cnly
one on the Atlantic coast. and the lat
been Under repair and Therefore Incapable
of use. Immediate steps should be taken
to provide three or four docks of this
capacity on the Atlantic coast, at least
one on the Pacific coast and a floating
dock on the gulf. This is the recon-
mendation of a very competent board APP
pointed to investigate the subject.
There should also be ample provision
made for powder and projectiles and 9TH
er munitions of war and for an increased
number of officers and enlisted men. Some
additions are also necessary to our navy
yards for the repair and care of our larg-
er number of vessels.
AS there are now on the stocks five bat
t1eskips CT the largest class which can
not be completed for year or two. con-
cur with the recommendation of the sec
retary of the navy for an appropriation
authorizing the construction of one bat
tleship for the Pacific coast, where at
present there is only one in commission
and one in the course Of construction,
while on the Atlantic there are three in
commission and four under construction
and also three torpedo boats authorized
in connection with our general system OF
coast defenSe