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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-04-14

Daniel w. VOORHEES,, 1.-The Tall
Sycamore of the Wabash" died at his
home in Washington on Saturday
morning, April 1O.h, at the age of 76
Years. Senator VOORHEES, was one of
the most prominent figures of public
life in this country for loug period
of years, having entered Congress in
1861, and the Senate in 1877, since
which time he was notable in naticn-
al affairs until Ill health compelled his
retirement from active participation.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-04-14
EDITOR GREENvILLE TIMES

Dear Slr-Wc have three planta-
tious ou the V, 5. u Il. Ry,. % miles
west of Delta, La, in the Louisians
swamps There are, ID The three
places, about one thousand acres OF
laud ready for immediate cultivation,
good gin in perfect order, ample ten
ant houses, everything ready for i'm
mediate occupancy and cultivation.
We have about 250 acres in cultiya-
lion on the places, which leaves us 700
acres of the finest land obtainable in
the swamps OF Louisiana. We will
give 200 acres of this land free to any
sufferer from overflow in your section,
aud the remaining 500 acres at $l00
per acre rent for the year 1897. We
do this to give the homeless a place to
make crop in 1897 We do not ask
them to stay on the place or leave
their laborers at the end of the year,
unless they SO elect. II you feel dis
posed to give this publicity or men
ton 1t TO your friends who may want
a place TO locate you are at liberty to
do 80. These places are leased by us,
and we give the same terms that we
Lave obtained from the owners Of the
plantations. Yours truly,
THE MADISON Co, Limited,
Per L. G. DREW, President.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-04-14
LILLE, WASHINGTON COUNTY MISS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 49, 1897
A NATIONAL DUTY.

That the control of the Mississlppi
river must eventually become nation
al responsibility has long been fore.
seen, and II W0s emin'nlly appropriate Q
that General Catchiugs, who has so
long been the staunch champion of the
people Of Ibis district against its as
saulls, should take the lead III the
elolt to point out 10 the government
Its manifest duty In The matter In
bis speech before Congress on this
subject on the 9TH, General Catchlngs
said that the Federal government
should take charge of the Mississippi
as national highway, holding itself
responsible not only for the naviga-
Ton OF the stream, but for the con.
strucliOn and maintenance of lis levees.
General Cachings stated that he
would introduce a bill providing for
government control Of The river and
levecs at an early day. He made The
appeal in behalf OF tue people of his
district not as mendicauts, for, ho said,
for every dollar expended By the gov
ernmcnt for their assistance, these
people themselves had expended four
or five. The burden of taxation self
imposed and chcelfully bonG for The
maintenance of the leveeS is far great.
er than any recorded in he auuals of
any other people, and would long ago
have become intolcrable but for the
resources of the lands protected, and
the willingness of the people 10 cn-
dure cxtremitios of self denial in or
der to assure their safety.
Iu the liberal aid rendered by the
government to the people Of the valley
in their struggle, each district has par
ticipalcd, but not in the same ratio.
In tho various appropriations made
the larger sum has been apporlioued
to the district most Immediately in
need, or TO that which wGs least able
to provide for its necessities by taxa
ton. Thus, in the allotment of 1892
the Upper Tensas district of Arkansas
received 100000, out of the four
years appropriation, while the Hazoo
Mississippi district received but $780,
900. In order to maintain the seturi.
ty of both sides OF the river all equali-
ty of the lcvccs must be preserved,
and if $500 900 worth Of work Ia done
on one side il is plain that the same
amount must be expended on the
other, or the weaker side must inevi-
tsDiy succumb,
The wonderful advance in popula-
ton, wealth and development made
by the Yazoo, Mississippi district dur.
ing the past six years of immunity
from overflow is a proof OF the capac-
ity of tbe couulry if protected What
It will become in few years Of abso-
ute security from overflow or future
Danger is beyond conjecture, ana the
Yazoo Mississippi Delta is but one of
several equally rich and valuable dis
,rcts, capable together of supporting
.he population and producing the
wealth of all empire. That such re-
zion should be abandoned to ruin it
5 not possible 10 suppose. The takk
)f inducing the government to assume
ts protection may prove a long and
lrduous one, but it will be accom-
oIlshed, and no stronger, abicr champ
on of the cause exists than our pres
mt representative III Congress.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-04-14
RuCKLEN,s AkNICA sALVE,

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blaius, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed TO give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
25cents per box. For sale at tINLAY's
DRTrG STORE
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-04-14
Anchor Line.

Boats pass Greenyille, two
each way, twice a week
Y! and Wednesday. Boats going
nVer connecting at Memphis /,
ana st, Louis with all railroad S
H,tsmDoat PHa lines diverging. Careful
'gn IN 10 way and plantation buSi-
No Inc right is reserved to pass any
" deemed unsafe.
Vurs!on rates now on sale to Mem
Osn walro and st. Louis, with privilege
Nont %aing oy rail. Rooms engaged for
t'n ,GSt or date. Further Information
'uly furnished on application.
3D. HAYS, General Agent,
In On Vicksburg. Miss,
AoIARLING, Agent, GreenVille
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-04-14
DID YOU EVER

Try Electric Bitters as remedy for
your troubles? If not, get bottle now
and get relief. This medicine has been
found to be peculiarly adapted TO the
reliefand cure ufall Female Complaints,
exerting a wonderful direct influence in
giving strength and tone to the organs.
If YOU have Loss of Appetite, Constipa-
ton, Headache, Painting Spells. or gre
Nervous, Sleepless, EXcitable, Melan-
choly or troubled with Dizzy Spells,
Electric Bitters is the medicine you
need. Health and Strength are guaran-
teed by its use. Large bottles only fifty
cents at Flnlay's Drug Store.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-04-14

Rsdgesky & Co. solicit the jug trade,
spd puarautee to their customers full
attraction. All orders will be filled
nromplly and accurately.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-04-14
NOTICE TO TEACHERS,

Examinations postponed in
definitely on account of over
flow. Notice will be given
later of dates for Spring exam.
nations. PERCY BELL,
Supt. Ed. Washington Co.
2aprW&s-2W
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-04-14

The jug trade Is a specially with
Radgesky & Co. Ii ySu want a jug
of good whiskey or wine cheap, send
them your order. 1t win receive
prompt attention.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-04-14
A GENEROUS OFFER.

The following letter has becH re.
,ceived by the editor from Mr., E. c..
Drow, President of the Madison COM
pany, Limited, Ct Arcadia, La, which
will no doubt recommend itself to
planters in this district who are now
compelled to feed and care for their
stock at great expense while their
plantations are covered with water,
aud to whom the prospect of making
a crop this yoHr is very prOblcmatical :
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-04-14

Scott's 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, 1897-04-14

If you have picture to DO ira'i'eU
axe It toBell.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-04-14

send your Job Work to the TINES.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-09
speelnl pi,patoA 10 ths IntellIrencer.

bpeciRl piSpAtoh 10 the InteulkenceFs
PARKERsBURG, W. Va. July 81
George H. Nesbitt, the well known oil
man, who has been living In this city for
several months past, died yesterday, at
Marion. Ohio. from the effects of a sun
stroke. Probably no man in the whole
OH fraternity was better known than
Mr.. Nesbltt. He has been prominently
Identified with producing since the first
excitement in Pennsylvania. and fol-
lowed the business up to his death.
The story OF his financial career Is
particularly interesting one. He at one
time was reputed to have been worth
100000. wild speculations In oil and
stocks lost him all of this money in a
short time. One story is told OF his
speculating which If true. shows the
great nerve and will power he possesa-
ed in business transactions. Several
wealthy producers combined to break
the Standard and they were In fair
way to accomplish their ends. They
bought up all the oil In the country
they could reach. and were stiii buying
when the Standard got around Nesbltt's
partners and got them to sell out, Nes-
bltt held on for a time. but was unable
to meet them alone. Prices dropped
and the oil he had bought was almost
worthless.
Notwithstanding his many reversea
he always kept going ahead, and has
many times been the possessor OF splen-
did fortunes. At the time OF his death
he was worth considerable, although he
was heavily Involved. He had quite q
nice productive property In the Whisky
Run field, and is also said to still have
productive territory in Pennsylvania
He was between fifty and sixty yeaSp
OF age. His remains will be inferred
at Marion, the place Of his death. for
the present, but viii be taken to his old
home, in Pennsylvania, later.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-09
RATCHF0RD'S SCHEMES.

WIN EnliSt AmalgAmAted Association and
Federation or Labor In Bshalf Of
Miners. and VIII Send AgitaiOTs 10 West
Virginia.
COLUMBUS, O.. July s.--Presldent
Ratchford, of the United Mine Workers.
left at midnight for Pittsburgh, to cou-
fer with President Gompers, OF the
American Federation of Labor. Presi-
dent Garland. OF the Amalgamated As
ISOLATION OF iron and steel workers and
leaders Of other labor organizations,
regarding a proposition Tor the cooper
alton OF the various tradea In the great
strike now on.
President Ratchford's idea is to have
members OF these organizations refuse
10 handle or use coal mined during the
strike. II this plan is carried out q
large number OF unions affiliated with
the American Federation will be af-
fected. Before leaving President
Ratchford said there were approxt-
mately l25, 900 miners now idle. He Will
lend the officials Of the Pittsburgh
miners all the assistance possible In In
duclng the miners OF the New York Il
Cleveland Gas Coal Company 90 sus-
pend work.
While in Pittsburgh, he will also dele
gate q number OF trusted men to visit
the coal fields OF West Virginia with a
view to enlisting the sympathy OF the
miners there. He does not expect that
ali the West Virginia miners can be tn
duced to strike. but sufficient number
TO make q success,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-09

BRAZIL. Ind, July s.-B. F. Schmidt.
member of the state labor commission.
met full delegation of the block coal
operators here to-day TO discuss the
mining situation and endeavor to secure
an amlcable settlement OF the existing
trouble. The conference accomplished
nothing, as the operators insisted that
the miners deliberately broke their con-
tract and they were in no position to
consider proposition. All the min
ers are out here except few working
la No. ] Brazil Block Coal Company
mine. A committee has been selected
to order them out. and II they refuse TO
obey brass band composed of miners
viii escort them to and from work daily
until they stop work.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-09
PARADE DAY
ofths EIks-ovsr 1900 Autfsrcd Brsth-
rem were in Lane.

0fths EIks-ovsr 1900 AHtisrcd Brsfh-
rem were In Lane.
MINNEAPOLIS. MINI. July s.-rhls
was parade day for the visiting Elks
and the antlered brethren were out in
all sorts of uniforms. The weather was
exceedingly Aultry and while It wilted
their collars, It could not their enthu-
siasm. The arrangements were per-
feet and there were over 1000 Elks in
line. The route was through the prin-
cipal streets of the city and was lined
with crowds OF spectators. The lodges
marched In the order OF their seniority.
headed by two squads Of policemen and
Minneapolis drill corps and lodge as
escort. The first outside lodge was
New York No. in carriages, followed
by Philadelphia No. 2. Then came Gin
cinnati, Pittsburgh. Cleveland, Port
land, (ore.); Louisville. st, Louis, Hart
ford, New Haven, Kansas City. New
Orleans, Detroit, Omaha. Wheeling,
W. Va; Albany, N. Y; Toledo. st.
Paul. Birmingham, Erie, Pa; Terre
Haute, Ind; Duluth, MINI; Allegheny,
Pa, South Bend, Ind. Saltwater, Mimi;
Camden, N. j.: Grand Forks, N. D.;and
La Crosse, wis.
Some very we'll drilled corps appear
cd, the notable ones being the Louisville
Eiks, In natty afternoon dress, topped
with silk hats and the Toledo corps. In
bright scarlet uniforms. The Terre
Haute delegation created a strong i'm
preston with their linen frock coats
and tall bell crowned hats OF the same
color.
This afternoon was set apart for the
prize drill and band contest at Lake
Harriet.
The Grand Lodge did not meet until
after noon, when II was expected that
officers would be elected after the CALI
fornin case was disposed OF. II was the
general belief that II Grand Exalted
Ruler Detweiler was sustained In the
case, his reelection was likely. while
defeat would mean u new man to
head the order.
The grand lodge OF Elks this afternoon
succeeded In dlsposlnE OF two OF the most
important matters before It. the trouble
over Golden Gate lodge. Of San Fran
cisco. and the question OF relnstatlng
Allen o. Myers to membership In Gin
cinnau lodge. The Golden Gate matter
occupied four hours OF debate, and In
the end the action OF the grand exalted
ruler in organizing a new lodge was al
most unanimously sustained.
The result OF the debate In the case OF
Allen o. Myers was the expulsion OF that
Elk from the order by an overwhelming
vote, although the friends of Myers
made hard fight for him.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-09
postmputera aud PenlIonI.

speclai Dispatch TO the Intelllgencer.
WASHINGTON, d. G., July s.--com-
missions 70 West Virginia postmasters
OF the fourth class have been issued as
follows:
Bioomery, Hampshire county, ofutt
Peasmaker: Clarence, Roane county, a.
c. Board; Fort Gay, Wayne county, q.
w. Bartram: Ellis, Gilmer county, l.
N. Hull; Franklin. Doddrfdge county
A, II. Pratt; Lost Creek, Harrison coun-
~. Calvin Garrison: Llndside, Monroe
county, G. Il. Copeland; Shannon. Ohio
county, Solomon Deinbaugh.
Pension certificates have been issued
10 West virginia veterans as follows:
original-William ID. Warner. Wes-
ton. -
T. Kain, Martinsburg.
Restoration and incrense-George
Shuier. Piiny.
Increased Nicholas King, Deer LICK
Reissue, speoial-John w. Church.
Barboursville.
Decentralization Of John NJ
stephens. Lazenrville.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-09
R.ilroad, coniiIcatlng Coal.

CHICAGO, July s,-Railroad COM
panles to-day issued orders to connscate
all coal being carried over their lines.
The order carried confusion in its exc
cutlon and local coal companies who
expected to receive special shipments 90
meet the demand OF the day were
thrown on their resources to overcome
the difficulty. In addition TO the confls-
eating order the price of common soft
coal jumped forty cents u ton, while the
soft screenings were rated at Just dou-
BILE their customary value. Fully 10000
carloads from the mines in Southern IL
iinols were conhscated by the railroad
companies. The seizure Is made be-
cause of recent supreme court opln-
ion which says that in case of strikes
the railroad companies have the rieht
TO contiscate any coal on Its property
regardless OF the conslgnee.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-09

CINCINNATI. o., July s--wllllam
Deer. lumberman, at o'clock this
morning found the bodies Of Il man and
woman. apparently dying, lying side by
side On raft Of loga moorcd TO the
shore near the village Of California, a
few miles above Cincinnati. Near tho
rat the dead body of an infant was
tnkcn from the water The man and
woman wcro alive but unable to speak
Il1th their WRISTS were cut aud bleeding
and other wounds indicated an attempt
nj suicide. Both Victims were woli
dressed hut Deer was mol able to gct any
ciuo to theit Identity. a detail Of police
was sent from here to probe tho mys-
InVW
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-09
chrl.tlan Ena,.rer con,sn.len.

Special Dispatch to the Intelligencsr.
MoRGANTowN. W. Va, July 81
The annual Christian Endeavor con-
ventlon of the FaIrmont district was
held here yesterday evening and co.
day, closing this evening. The con-
VeRtlon was largely attended by dele
gates from the counties composlng the
district. After an address OF welcome
by Mayor Keck last night a service was
held under the direction OF Professor ].
s. Stewart, at which addresses were
made by Rev. DR.. Cameron, Judge okey
Johnson and B. H. Hall. The session
to-day began at six this morning and
was continued almost uninterruptedly
all day long. Addresses were made
upon topics pertaining to the work OF
the society by .. II. Hall, Rev. George
r. Brown, Rev n. W. Morrison, 2. A.
Hart. Miss Mary Leonard, Miss Ida
Morris and Rev. R. B Whitehead.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-09

PITTSBURGH. Pa,,July s.--No effort
was made to start the cotton tie mill OF
]. Painter & Sons, to-day, although the
Arm has advertised for non-union men.
The officials of the Amalgamated AS
ISOLATION OF iron and steel workers say
they do not fear the successful culmi-
nation OF any such effort The work on
the cotton tie and hoopmills requires the
greatest skill. and It would be an I'M
possibility to pick men up at random
and with them turn out the usual grade
and, quantity OF output. The locked
ont men do not seem TO be worrying
much about the outcome.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-09

LONDON, July s.-Detalls which huvo
just been received OF the laundering OF
the Indian pilgrim steamer Sultan. ono
hundred miles east OF the island OF So
cotrn, the first news OF which was
brought to Colombo by the peninsula
and oriental company's steamer wa
lotta," on June IS, last show that the
first boat lowered from the Sultan was
smashed to pieces and NIL It's occupants
were eaten by sharks In sight OF those
remaining on board tho steamer md OF
those ON board the Vaietta. Twenty
others who were rescued auccumbcd TO
their injuries while on the way TO Co
iumbO.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-09

WASHINGTON. D. C., July S.--'rhe
senate COMMITTEES on commerce to-day.
after exhaustive inquiry into the
charges against John Goodnow. noml-
mated as consul general TO Shanghai
and B. II. Warner, Jr. nominated as
consul to Leipsic agreed to report both
with favorable recommendations. There
was no division In the committee on
the Warner nomination. Senator Ber-
nv voted against Goodnow. The com
mittee also decided upon q favorable
report In the case OF F. S. Heustls.nom--
mated for collector OF the Puget Sound
district IN Washington.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-09

KEYSTONE, w. Va, July s.-All the
coal mines in the Flat Top and Elkhorn
fields are still running and largely
increased force was put to work at
many OF the mines In the latter district
this morning. The effort being made
by the United Mine Workers TO have
the West Virginia miners Join the
strike. viii prove futile. All the min
ers niong the line OF the Norfolk and
Western sections are bitterly opposed to
the scheme and operators are now ad-
pertlsIng for additional miners. They
will run to their fullest capacity and
both miners and operators are contem-
plating n boom.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-09
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE


On tho Currency Question was Not Sent TO
Congress YestsrdAy-nuy bu Deferred
Until the Regular session.
WASHINGTON, July s.-The propos-
cd message of the President to Congress
recommending the appointment Of n
commission to consider the question Of
a revision of our currency and banking
laws. will not be transmitted to-day nor
for several days, II It goes at ali. which
is matter Of doubt.
The President Is now undecided
whether or not to send in any message
for the reason that number OF the
most important leaders OF the party in
the senate and house have made strong
representations to him Of the inadvisn-
bitity OF sending message to Congress
while the tarlft bill is In conference.
Senators Allison and Quay, Represcn-
tatlye Dlngley and other party leaders
called al the white house this morning
and had long conference with Prcsi-
dent Mckinley.
They urged him 10 reconsider his de-
termination TO send n special currency
message to Congress. and gave us rca-
son that the sentiment In Congress was
such that II would be likely to arouse
feeling and cause friction that would
delay speedy final action on the tariff
bill After the conference Secretary
Porter announced TO the Newspaper
men that II had been decided that II
would not be expedlent TO send in tho
message to-day, and that II would not
70 In for several days at least ana might
be deferred altogether during the spe-
clal session Of Congress.
t'pon their return to the capitol, Semi
tors Allison and Quny denied having
conferred with the President upon the
ndviHabtity Of sending tn Il message
upon the currency question. Senator
Allison expressed the opinion that n u
mesgaEe should be received II would be
extremely difficult II not impossible to
secure action by the senate under OK
istlng conditions.
The Republican senators feel that any
effort 20 get currency legislation
through would be futile Aside from tho
difficulty ~ getting n measure such na
that proposed BY the President out OF
committee. tho scheme would. " re-
ported, bo debated nt length aud then,
upon vote would probably be defeated.
I'VE think wa have the votes In the
senate to beat such q measure" said
Senator Jones. OF Arkansas, member
of tho finance committee, "but II II
should be reported we should demand
exhaustive debate I think that II
would be dliilcult. hc nddcd. "lo dispose
Of II In less time than three or four
months"
Tho prevailing opinion on tho Repuh-
iican side NJ the chamber N That the
President VIII not Immediately Hond n
message but that II may como later.
The Republican senators seem 10 think
Il better that aii proceedings tn cnnnoc.
ton with the matter bo dropped untn
after the flnnl disposition m the tnfllf.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-09
cranon Dank onartsr.d.

Special Dispatch 10 the IntelllEencor.
CHARLESTON, w. Va. July s.-rhO
secretary OF state to-day issued a char
ter to the Grafton Bank, with a capi-
tai stock of $4,000, divided into shares
OF the par value OF 500 each. The
incorporators and the number OF shares
OF stock subscribed by each respective
ly, are as follows: ~
John T. McGraw, Grafton. .fifty shares:l
T. NJ. jackson, Clarksburg forty aiaresi
Thomas NJ. King, Baltimore. .fifty shares;i
f. b. Blue. Grafton. ten sharess
Joseph Speldel. Wheeling. hfty Bhares;.
Taylor Z. Cole Grafton, ten sharesa
A. S. warder, jr., Grafton, forty shares;I
Charles II. Warner. Syracuse. N. Y.
fifty shares; A. 4. Baldwin, Maysviiie.
N. Y. fifty shares; Charles Well. Bos-
ton, Moss, fifty shares; John Sheridan.
Piedmont, nifty shares; A. ]. Bouaheld,
Tunueiton. ten shares; Charles E.Wells.
Glover's Gap, thirty shares; u. w.
Klnlkaid, Knottsville, ten shares.