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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-03-13
Mrs. BradrOrd's Correction.

EDITOR TINES:
May | call attention to a paragraph
in Wednesdays TINES, for which
credit is given the New York Press,
1t alludes TO the legal demand recently
made in Kansas that all bachelors over
twenty-five be taxed annually and all
over thirty be sent to the pcnitontiary,
and proclaims that such demand bears
all the ear marks of feminine legisla-
ton"
1t is indeed a Srisvous thing to be
forced TO attribute this extraordinary
effort 10 what Norbert Spencer call.
"the legal male mlnd.n Except in the
Imagination of a certain class of news
paper writers the Kansas women do
not sit in the Legislature nor vote for
Legislators, their use Of The franchise
being confined 10 casting ballot for
school trustees aud municipal officers
If the bachelors follow the advice of
the press aud combine forces, refuse
to pay their Gnos aud go 10 the peui
tertiary" | am afraid they will bo
obliged TO remain there. However
much The women might deploro The
seton Of the Legislature, however
lonely they might fluid themselves in
the absence Of so large a number of
men, the poor things would have to
submit TO the results Of masculine
Suffrage. They would not "psss an
other law overnight TO let them ont
agaiu" for the reason that Kansas
women are legislatively powerlcss.
The "esr marks" are wrongly inter
preled The bill is exclusively mas
culine product.
Your editorial note on Cranky
describes condition of affairs
which the women of Kansas are pray
ing for the power to change. Give
them the opportunity TO vote upon all
these questions, aud women every
where Will be quite willing to have
The altered environment bear witness
to the governmental abilities of "the
female mind"
MARY G. c. BRADFORD.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-03-13
Southern Railway.
vicksburg and areenville Packet Co
CARRYING U. s. MAIL.

Steamer Annie Laurie leaves ER n
Greenville every Tuesday and
Friday at p. m. Leaves
VIcksburg every Monday and Thursday
at p, m.
Steamer Ruth leaves Green ~lsS ,
Vile every Thursday and Sun ssfzsszli+s@ziss=A
day at 5p, m. Leaves Vicksburg every
Wednesday and Saturday at p. m.
First-class passenger and freight &C
cOmmOdatiOns,
The right is reserved to pass any land
ng dee med unsafe by the Captain COM
handing,
WHARFBoAT, GcSonVEle, Miss.
LYME STARTLING. Agent.
j. J.POWERS. Supt., Vicksburp. Miss
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-03-13

Within the past week three deaths
occurred in one family in Lexington
Kentucky, which are of especial IN
tcrest to the people of Greenville be-
of the relationship of tho parties to
prominent members of this oomlnun.
lily, aud close acquaintance with
many OF the people of Greenvile. The
family alluded to Is that of Mr. sgd
uey Smith, Of Lexington, who died a
week ago, aged 81 years, His death
was followed in q few days by that Of
his wifs, aged IS years, and a day or
two after the death of Mrs. Smith her
sou, Mr.. VIM. A. Smith, young man
of "a years was taken sick aud died.
Mr.. Sydney Smith was the uncle Of
Mr., w. N. Hood of this county, aud
was part owner of the large plRnta-
tion property Of Smith aud Hood.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-03-13

Denizeus of the neighborhood of
the intersection OF Main and Poplar
streets now have the cheerful specta-
"le Of a tombstone yard before their
eyes. We use the word "cheerfuln in
the sense which Artemus Ward called
"sarkastical," aud Mr. Snodgrass Pick
wickisn. There is all order of Nor.
man monks who greet each other with
the words "memento mori." and the
limitations Of mortality before our
eyes may serve the same salutary pur-
pose. The continual presence Of tomb
stones may be depressing, but the now
marble yard is nevertheless another
step forward. Every city has such
establishments, aud we may as well
make up our minds TO the inevitable.
II is only 10 be feared that in as healthy
n place as Greenvills the enterprising
merchant may run the risk
IF starving to death himself while
for other people TO shuttle of
he coil.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-03-13
GREENVILLE TIMES
THE LEGISLATURES.

The wild legislation so freely in
dulgod in of late by tho law making
bodies of several states has been Of
ten fantastic aud even absurd III Its
character and to such an extent has
legislative eccsutricity been carried
as TO make such assemblies the legili-
mate object of newspaper satire aud
public ridicule.
The example before them should he
of use to our own legislature, now
about to meet, IN pointing OFT what
rocks to avoid, and sparing the 0tats
and themselves the humiliation Of be.
ing made ridiculous Experience Is y
good teacher, it is true, but he is no
better q fool who fails to learn from
the mistakes of others. Solomon
said there was nothing new under the
sun, and it Is great concession 10 the
wisdom Of the Ancieuts to 90 back to
the time of Nero for anXioms with
which to admouish law makers OF
Ammo Domni 1897; but what better
definition of the object of laws has
ever been offered than that OF Seneca
There must be bad regsrs either
to the amendment Of tho person pun
ished, or the making others better for
fear Of punishment, or the taking Of
the offender out Of the way for The
security of others. He lives more
carefully who has something yet to
lose-it is q kind of impuuity to be
incapable offurther punishment Our
ancestors did wisely assume that a.
crime would never be committed, un-
ill. by law for Furnishing 1t, they found
that it might be done, Parricides be-
gau with the law against them, and
the punishment instructed men in tie
crime. there is a certain contumScy
in the nature of man that makes him
oppose difficulties. We are better to
follow tLan to drive. People obey |
willingly whore they are commanded
kindly
1t IS not probable that the extra
session so soon to meet will be called
upon to consider any abstrusc pro
bams of criminal law, of course but
the tendency Of law makers in other
stales has been 40 persistsDtly to play
with fire that these sphorisms might Il
appropriately be hung upon the walls
o. many a legislative chamber,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-03-13
Anchor Lime.

Boats pass GreenYille, two
!1s1zEa1 each way, twice a week
Sunday and Wednesday. Boats going
up the river connecting at Memphis ,
Cairo and st, Louis with all railroad g
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
by rail. Rooms engaged for
any boat or date. Further Information
furnished on application.
J.J. HAYS, General Agent,
Vicksburg. Miss,
LYME STARTLING, Agent, Greenville
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-03-13

Fitzgmmens attended religious
meeting in the Carson City Jail the
other day, and did the hymn singing
for the occasion. This astonishing
performance shows up Fitz in new
and unexpected light, and no matter
how much he may be ridicuIed for it,
by some il has douo him no harm in
public estimation Those who have
wished sincerely that both the plugs
would kill each other aud give the
country a rect will now be very apt to
modify their desires and hope that il
either of them ts killed it may rather
be Jim than Fitz. II the lanky one
eau sing hymns TO make a religious
service in jail success be may be
capable of something better than
prize lighting after ALL Here's to-
Fitz, May he one day lead the tam
BOURNE brigade in the Salvation
Army
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-03-13

The TIMES is indebted to the Men,
piis Scimitar for copy of its very
handsome and useful Almanac for
1897. The volume begins with q his.
tory Of the growth and commercial
life OF Memphis, with general direct
DRY of It's leading institutions. This
is followed by 500 pages of ststisticI
aud general information, including
every subject OF interest in the life
Of the modern world. The book Is
not only Of great interest, but ex-
tremely valuable as work OF refer
ence, and its preparation iSG notable
testimony to the enterprise and pub
lIc spirit Of the Scimitsr.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-03-13

Tue Southern Ice Exchange delights
to honor Mr., Jake Wilczinski, who has
Just returned from the annual meeting
held at Charleston, S. g Mr. Will
czluski was re, elected chairman Of the
Executive Committee Of tho Exchange,
aud received many other tok ems of the
consideration in which
be is held. After The adjournment OF
the meeting he extended his tour to
New York, and on his return stopped
ID Washington to witness the inaug-
uration of President Mckinley.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-03-13

Ellen Beach Yaw, The phenomenal
singer who is said to reach with ease
such notes as g above tho high 6, and
whose voice Is claimed to be capable
Of taking the incredible note E above
high L, Is making tour of Southern
cities, and viii appear in New Orleans
on the 18th, Her wonderful voice il
a subject of much speculation to mu-
sicisns here who have never heard her
The Imagination cannot exactly grasp
q note an octave above 6, much less
Mss Yaw's alleged highest E. 1t must
be acknowledged that the newspaper
notices which follow Mas Yaws ap-
pearances are much less rhspsodicsl
than those which herald her coming
If she cau do what she claims Patti
aud Jenny Lind couldn't sing q little
bit IN comparison.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-03-13

The jug trade is speciality with
RadgOsky e. 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, 1897-03-13

Try Canadian Club at Rsdgesky &
Cos. 1t is one Of the best aud most
popular brands of whistles BOW on
the market. Every one will be pleasd
with It's mellow aud rich favor.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-03-13

Z. H. WRAY, JR., at the Depot Hotel
Saloon, at the Y. & NJ. V. X. K. depot
is the place to bny your bottle OF cock
tail and have your jug filed before leav-
Ing for your plantation home. au4
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-03-13
RAILROAD TINE TABLE.
Yas,o and Mississippi Valley R. 4

Connections made at Memphis with
all lines for the North and East ahu
West; at New Orleans for the Gu,
coast resorts and Southern Texas and
California.
Through tickets to all points now
on sale at the Y. Il M. V. X. Il. de-
pot office baggage checked through,
For information as to rates, routes &c
write or Vpply to
e. NJ. MIDDLETON, Agt.
JogN SCoTT, DiY, Pass. Agt.,
Memphis, Tenn.
Wa. KELLoND, A. G, r. ARt, Nsw Orleans :.
An. HANSON g, p. ACT Chicago
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-03-13

The letter of Mr. Charles scott has
made him famous. Not only in the
south, but all over the country il has
been connected upon IN terms uni
versslly favorable, except in certain
portions of bis own state. Even from
distant Boston come words of praise
for lie dignified manliuess, aId adj
miralion for the high personal char
Acter which inspired it. The letter
will be remembered long after tenn.
porary prejudices have ceased to be
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-03-13

H. Scott, Wholesale Liquor,
carries the largest stock in the
State.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-03-13

Notwithstanding the large number
Of mules already sold IN GreenVllle,
and the advanced season, the trade
continues still to be active. The past
winter has proved Grsenville TO be
one of the best mule and horse mark
cts in the South.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-03-13

A. BLUM, vlce-Pres,t: JAS. RoBERTsHAw
era Manager, HENRY CRIITENDEE, secrs,,i N
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-17
PYTHIAN KNIGHTS.
The Grand Lodge of North Carolina \
Elects Officers.

The Grand Lodge of North Carolina
Elects Officers.
Charlotte, N. c., June 16.-The grand
lodge of the Knights of Pythias. at their
sessions to-day, elected the following Off
GERS:
Supreme representative for four years
E. A. Ebert of Winston.
Supreme representative for two years
C. A. Webb of Asheville.
Grand Chancellor-R. H. Rickert of
Statesville.
Grand Vice Chancellor-T. s. Franklin
of Charlotte.
Grand Prelate-D. A. Mcmillan of Fay
etteville.
Grand Master of the Exchequer-John
Ward of Releigh.
Grand Keeper of the Records and Seal
w. T. Hollowell of Goldsboro.
Grand Master at Arms-R. L. Cooper of
Murphy.
Grand Inner Guards. J. Welsh of Mon
roe
Grand Outer Guard-J. L. Scott of era
ham.
The grand lodge rank was conferred
on a number of representatives and past
chancellors.
The grand lodge adjourned tonight.
This afternoon the delegates were tender
ed a reception at the park, many of the
young ladies and matrons of Charlotte
society serving refreshments. .
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-17
A BRAVE coNsUL IN CUBA.
walter u. barker, N MissIssippian
Who II Not Afraid OF spain.

walter u. barker, n MissIssippian
Who II Not Afraid of spain.
Jas. s. Evans in the Chicago Times-Her-
aid.
Walter y. Barker, consul at sagua Ia
Grande. Cuba. who has recently had
much trouble with tho Spanish authori-
ties on that island. IS a Mlsslsslppian. lie
Is somewhat OF a fighter. and his reputa-
ton as one Is such In his native state
as to command respect from everyone
with whom he comes In contact. A few
days ago, 10 Il Is learned by press dis
pat ;hes. he was distributing food 10 his
suffering countrymen at sagua when no
was approac hed by the alcalde. who asked
him N he was not afraid TO give out goods
80 lavishly. knowing az he ala that such
acts were contrary to the wishes OF the
Spanish don and M a tone that was as
chilly az an Altged reception replied:
wei, no. / can't say that / am particu-
iarly scared. You see / put my faith In
God and this Winchester-but mostly the
Winchester
The sagua district has been n partlcu-
larry annoying one 10 the American gov
eminent ever since the war broke out
down there. II IL a beautiful and fertile
valley. and numbers OF American labOrers,
principally from the oanoneids OF Louisl-
ana and Texas, have gone there for work.
The least infraetion Of the law committed
by an American finds him behind prison
bars, and then the next thing on the pro-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-17
DUCK BAIT.
Planting wild Rice in Colorado FOR
wild Fowl
From the Denver Repnhllcnn.


From the Denver Republican.
Several delegations Of local sportsmen
we're visitors TO the ticket office OF the
Missouri Pacific yesterday. The center Of
attraction was r. r. Hoffman. the trav-
cling passenger agent. and a consignment
Of boxes which was strewn around the
Office. They might have been taken for
receptacles for various things, but they
really held about 900 pounds OF wild rice
which had been shipped from New or.
leans by Loeb Bros TO Passenger Agen,
Hoffman.
The seeds will be sOwn under the Bob
creek ditch near the Boston farm In Otero
county. about fifty miles east OF Pueblo
wild rice - considered the most attrae
tive food for mallard ducks. Anywhere
IL grows the ducks flock In hundreds ana
thousands. This Is the chief reason why
the local sportsmen were 50 much inter
ested In the consignment Of seeds and why
they we're so anxious that Passenger
Agent Hoffman should lose no time in
shipping Il 10 Otero county.
IL Is said that the district under the
Bob creek ditch can be made n paradise
for sportsmen. The value OF the lands.
too. will be enhanced, and II Is believed
that By next fall mallard duck will b.
more plentiful than doves.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-17
THE WHEEL IN THE ARMY.
Its Utilization by French, German
and American Soldiers.
From the Rochester Democrat

ana American Soldiers.
From the Rochester Democrat
The irrepressible and ubiquitous modern
device, the bicycle, grows more and more
serious and important with every year of
its existence. Now it is capturing the
armies of the world
The bicycle has invaded the military
circles of the greatest powers on the globe.
France has regular bicycle corps, with
whee.s specially constructed for campaign
ing. One of the recent devices proposed
is bicycle with bayonet attachment in
front, and propelled by a gasoline motor,
leaving the rider free to handle his rifle
body mounted on Wheels of this char
acter, charging down one of the elegant
French highways against an enemy would
make formidable appearance, whatever
the effect might be. Germany also has its
bicycle corps, and, in addition to that
with the thoroughness which always
distinguishes her in military affairs. she
in training 1000 great Danes at Berlin,
who are TO become literally dogs of war"
When let loose their mission will be to
rush at an opposing bicycle brigade, and
pull the riders off their wheels. The dogs
are drilled to discriminate between the
German uniform and any other All OPP
erations are to be directed against riders
in uniform not German. Should the Ger
mans have allies in the field on wheels.
the results might be disastrous.
The United States military authorities.
not to be behind in utilizing the bicycle.
have Instituted experiments with a view
to its use in the field. Gen. Miles has
been in favor Of this for some time. and
Secretary Alger. of the War Department.
has issued an order directing Lieut.. James
A. Moss, of the Twenty-ffth United
States Infantry, stationed at Fort Mis-
soula, Mont, to organize a bicycle corps
of twenty, from men in his regiment, TO
make a trip from Fort MssouIa TO st
Louis, Mo, and return on wheels. The
corps is to carry tents, ammunition, arms
equipment and food, and will camp out
each night, as In regular service. Each
rider is to carry on his wheel a knapsack.
to be strapped on the handle-bars. one
blanket-roll on the top of the knap-sack
containing one blanket; one half-shelter
tent and the poles. one haversack and one
tin cup. Every other soldier is TO carry
a rifle strapped horizontally on the left
size OF ms wheel the others carrying re-
volvers and luggage cases. In addition
to the above, each soldier carries a can
teen, and cartridge belt containing thirty
rounds Of ammunition, on his person.
That is not exactly the outfit for a
scorcher but this experiment means busi-
ness. When the trip Is concluded the
lieutenant in command Is to make a re-
port to the Secretary Of War. The re-
suits Of this expedition will be received
with interest. IL American roads were
only like those In France and GERMANY
there would be no question Of its com
plete success, and It Is probable that. even
with the miserable highways this trooD
Will have 70 ride over, excellent work viii
be shown.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-17
VIRGINIA DAY AT NASHVILLE.
Gov. O'FerraII and His staff ON Hand
For the Ceremonies.

Gov. O'Ferrall and His STAFF ON Hand
For the Ceremonies.
Nashville, Tenn, June 16. Gov. Charles
O'Ferrall of Virginia. with several mem
bers of his staff. arrived in this city to-
night to attend the exposition tomorrow
that is Virginia day.
A large number of Virginia state troops
are encamped on the military plaza, and
will participate in the ceremonies. They
will be reviewed by Gov. O'Ferrall Sew
eral ladies are in the governors party. The
Fourth regiment of Virginia will escort
the governor and party to the exposition
grounds
During the day and tonight special
trains have brought large numbers from
Knoxville and East Tennessee to partici-
pate in the celebration of Knoxville to-day
and tomorrow, and other trains will ar
rive tomorrow morning. Regular trains
have also brought many visitors from East
Tennessee.
Despite the hot weather the attendance
is still up to expectations, and to-day and
tonight the crowds were large. Because
of special events they will increase to-
morrow
The government building is the only one
not Illuminated on the exterior at night.
AS soon as authority can be obtained from
Washington it also will be lighted, all ar
rangements for so doing having been
made.
Among the visitors to-day were delegates
from the Maryland Democratic Press As
ISOLATION and ladies accompanying them
the members of the Tennessee Press Asso-
citation and the Kappa Alpha fraternity.
Late this afternoon a charming musical
recital was given in the womans building
which the Kappa Alphas attended upon
snecial invitation
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-17
PASSED A FORGED CHECK.
Victim of the Opium Habit Under Ar
rest ut Atlanta.

Atlanta. Ga, June ia very respect
able looking man, who somehow rejoices
in two names-Harry Mackey and Harri-
son McCrary-went to the Office of Mayor
pro TEN Dimmoek to-day and asked for
a blank check. Leisurely seating himself
In the Office he filled out the blank check
for 49, and signed the name OF Brannon
Bros, grocers Of this city, one Of whom is
an ex-legislator and the other a present
police commissioner. The check was taken
to Silverman's tobacco store. and there
cashed. but in some way the suspicious Of
Mr. Dimmock were aroused and the mayor
pro TEN. played amateur detective. He
Swallowed McCrary and had him locked
up on a charge OF forgery. McCrary came
from Butler. Ca, In charge OF his wife TO
be treated for the opium habit.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-17
ROANOKE's GRADUATION DAY.

The Exercises of Commencement
Week Brought to "a Close.
Salem. Va, June 1.-THE exercises of
the forty-fourth commencement of Roam
oke College closed to-day, with addresses
by five members of the graduating class.
Prof NJ. NJ. Hargrove was elected pres
ident of the alumni association, and Dr.
Fairfax Irwin, surgeon of the United
States marine hospital service, at Phila-
delphia, and Supt. Ernest S. Deeher of the
city schools of Columbia, S. c., were elect
ed speakers for next commencement.
The alumni dinner was served at the
Hotel Dual this afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-17
ponaIas Nems DOS.

Douglas Ca, June i6.-B. Peterson
and other public spirited citizens OF Doug
las, have contracted for an arteslan well
10 be bored on the college square.
Douglas was visited by a heavy rain last
night.
The Thermometer for the past two days
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-17
MASTER MECHANICS.
The Day Devoted to Technical Dis
cussIOn-A Ball nt Might.

Newport. News. Va, June 1.-THE sec
ond session OF the Master Mechanics As
ISOLATION was called to order at Old Point
Comfort at $3.50 o'clock this morning. the
attendance being very small. The day
was devoted wholly 20 technical discus
slons.
y. r. Moore. mechanical engineer OF the
railroad commission OF Michigan, was
elected an associate member.
The convention adjourned at y. m. un-
al tomorrow.
The annual ball was held In the Cham
berlin hotel this evening.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-17
RACE OF THE PILOT BoATs.
The BrunskiclS Captain Not Heard
From at Fernandina Yet.

Fernandina, Fla, June 17.-As yet the
owners of the pilot boat Francis Eliza
beth of this port have heard nothing from
Capt. Duncan Wright of Brunswick. in
regard to a race between the pilot boat
Oracle of that port, and the Francis Eliza
beth. TT doesn't SEEM" said the owners
of the Francis Elizabeth, after all that
Capt. Duncan Wright is very anxious to
meet the Fernandina boat. The owners
of the Francis Elizabeth say that the $500
Capt. Wright wants to put up on the race
is not put up by him. but by the people of
Brunswick, as a drawing card to that
city for Fourth of July celebrations"