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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

The Petersburg Index-Appeal, in reply
to The Times, says that "it is an in
contestible act that wages have been
maintained in protective periods. while
prices of manufactured articles have been
reduced. And that this is the natural
and inevitable effect OF protection, owing
TO the demand for labor on one hand, and
the eager competition among home manu-
iacturers on the other"
IL is an incontestible fact that under the
Mckinley tariff goods were higher. and
strikes for higher wages were frequent. 1t
Is also an incontestble fact that manu-
facturers and others who employ men
and women, whether they are protected or
not, pay the market price for labor. and
no more. The cotton industry is pro-
tected. and yet We are told by the South
ern papers that the experiment is soon
10 be made In Charleston of employing
negro labor in a cotton factory, because
1t is cheaper than white labor. AS the
beginning TO experiment with negro labor
In cotton mills are undoubtedly looking
towards the future. They see that the
competition between the mills OF the
North and those OF the South is steadily
increasing. and In this competition cheap
labor is bound TO be q great factor. They
assume that negro labor will always be
cheaper than white labor. and that is one
reason why they are BEGINNING to train
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

and the most conservative citizens are
beginning TO ask themselves II the United
states can Withhold intervention. I'm the
interests OF humanity. much longer? This
tide is perceptibly rising and men who
would feel disposed TO overlook anything
that related TO the mere rights OF this
country as n nation. are being reused by
the spectacle OF human beings being
treated like wild animals.
II Spain's representatives In this coun-
try are wise, they will communicate 10
their government the actual state Of pub
lie feeling here which they must see ana
know. however they may try to shut their
eyes 10 II. They rely no doubt upon the
commercial spirit Of our people that OPP
poses a foreign war because OF the injury
Il would do our commerce. That ieellns
undoubtedly exists. and 1t is JUSTIFIED. "A
foreign war would undoubtedly cost this
nation a vast sum. We all know that
and fully recognize it. But. that idea VIII
not have feathers weight when once
the nation IS reused TO the conclusion that
the time has come for 1t 10 act. Spain
will be merciessly attacked when that
time comes. and her insgnifcance as
Power TO contend with this nation viii
not save her from the disastrous and hui
initiating result Of such contest.
IL therefore her representatives mere
are wise they viii advise their govern
ment TO change its tactics in Cuba we
do not say they will advise 1t to aban-
don cuba That IS their affair and not
ours. But they Will advise it TO at once
cease interfering with the rights of Amer
lean citizens and to conduct the war
there according TO the principles Of civ
ilized warfare.
This is a case I'm which a word 10 the
wise ought 10 be sufficient.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

while there was taken sick and is now
confined 20 his bed.
His son, Mr.. r. Carter Scott. returned
from Wurrenton yesterday. He reported
his father about the same.
The Attorney General had high fever
"Wednesday his temperature rising TO 100.
His physician cannot tell as yet whether
the illness will develop into typhoid fever.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
Cored IN Death.

NORFOLK. VA. July 5,-Mr. Il. w.
~. met A horrible death last evening AT
his home on the Eastern Branch OF Eliz-
abeth river. lie IVES gored by an I'M
ated bull and died shortly aiterward.
A colored Farmland rushed 10 MS as
ferce animal until ne diverted his atten-
lion fom his horribly mutilated victim
Although he risked his own Ire IN at
tempting to save Mr.. Clay's the man was
TOO late.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
Proof Positive.

Mrs. Martlni-You were drunk when
Won got home this morning. James says
he practically had 70 carry you up
stairs. And you gave him dollar to
keep quiet.
Martini-Did I give that lunkhead dol
lar2
Mrs. Martlni-You dd.
Martini-Then. ! guess must have been
drunk.-Philadelp North American
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

The Democratic party was misled' ana
AT Chicago it was betrayed. 1t has been
the slave Of a vicious alliance. 1t has
contributed to strengthen the influence
of Popullsm, with which we are at eter-
nal war. But the reaction has set IN.
Governor Boies realizes that the party
must retrace its steps. So do a hundred
thousand Democrats of Kentucky begin
TO realize it-LOuisyille Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

The Fourth Of July this year seems to
have been unusually prolific In good reso-
lutions; even a sedate Buffalo paper Is
moved to declare. "ft will be several years
before we celebrate another Fourth OF
July on Sunday"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

The Bimetallc Commission has been to
visit the Queen at windsor Castle. Word
from them now and then comes Ike It'd
ings from SONG lost buoy that is sighted
occasionally drifting upon the waste Of
waters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
Major Cinfer', Condition.

The news from Major Ginter Is much
more encouraging. BeSlues earning
from another source that his strength is
increased. The Times received the follow
ing telegram from Bar Harbor yesterday:
Major Ginter is improving as rapidly
as can be expected. The weather is cool
and bracing."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
Only Waiting.

She is waiting on the doorstep in the still
ness of the night
In her breast an eager longing, in her
eyes a hopeful light
Down the street she hears footstep and
she frmer grasps the club.
And prepares striking welcome Tor her
beer-belated hub.
-Denyer Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

The female prisoners in Kansas 'i'y
are to wear coarse overalls. and break
stone just as the male conyic's' Inc "e"
woman seems to be forcing her privileges
all along the line.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

The Philadelphia North American says:
willie c. =. Breckenridge has turned up
among the Kentucky Gold Democrats
with new and startling political danse
du yentre." Mr.. Breckenridge attended
the convention Of the National Democrats
at Indianapolis last August, and made n
good speech. too.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

The crumbling Of the city hail. ana 'he
dedication" of a new Jail in Chicago
reads like the handwriting on 'he wall
no doubt, to many Of thr aldermen VINO
are charged with bribery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
An Artistin His Line.

.sYou wouldn't take that man for a
great inventor, would you?'
NO; is hey
"He is. He invented an excuse lot De
ing out with the boys that satished ms
wife and he's been married seventeen
vearsp-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

Ex-senator ingalls, has asked TO be sent
abroad. The President will now have an
opportunity TO make himself solid with
the whole country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

The spanfards in Cuba are giving Gem
eraI Fitz Lee another roasting. but he Is
evidently pleasing the people on this side
all right.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

simultaneously. with the direct charge
of bribery, comes the information 'hat
a number of Chicago Aldermen VIII go 10
Europe for the summer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
object Lesson

The oyster. though dumb. can give citi-
zens of a municipality good object
lesson in the art of good government. lie
develops from the inside. and throws
out rings as he progresses.-Baltimore
American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
An Exclamation.

A railroad conductor died in st. Louis
recently leaving an estate valued at 500,
900. This is explained on the theory tha'
he made the Pullman porters on ms tram
divide with m.-MIneapolls Ilmes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

Mrs. Higgins-No, 80 way. don't want
no brushes nor fryln pans.
Hawker-Here you are, ma am cram
mar for Beginners only slXpehce.-Loh-
don Pick Me-Up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

The carpet factories are closing down.
but this not matter of surprise when
we have just passed the season when
everything turns out to beat carpets
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
Attorney General Scott III.

Attorney-General r. Taylor Scott Is
quite sick at his home in Warrenton. He
went up to Warrenton several days ago
10 bs with his DAUGHTER who was Ill and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
A Steody Job.

The Tramp-Can you tell me how l can
get some work, SIR
The Citizen (crustily)-Yes: buy n bicy-
Gle. and try to keep it clean.-lohKe
Statesman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
Taken Literally.

Jaggles-What are YOU so mad about
Wraggles-I asked dat lady fer crust
o. bread. and she give it to me.-Ne"
YORK Evening Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

The papers have given full information
about Mr.. Bryan's silk-embroidered night
shirt, but so far Mr.. Bailey has not de-
clared the Texas antipathy to any.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

Farmer Evans continues to predict
cooler weather. but "There'll Be Hot
Time In the Old Town Tonight" II about
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

The price of The Times Is two cents per
copy and ten cents per week. delivered
within the limits OF Richmond and Manches
er. Sunday paper three cents
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
For The Times Ice Mission Box.

A very fine entertainment for the bene-
III of the Ice Mission. under the manage
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

being rung in as a ut prophesy of the day
as well.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

Mrs. William T. Oppenhimer and family
himer was recently called thther by the
illness OF his youngest child-a promising
and sweet boy. The little fellow Is now
much improved as many Will be glad 10
learn. and DR.. Oppenhlmer has returned
to the city
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-05-15
NOTICE TO CREDITORS,

Letters of administration on the
estate of WIN NJ. Lipscomb, deceased
having been granted the undersigned
by the Chancery Court of Washington
county, Mississippi, Oh the l9tA day OF
January, 1897, III persuauce thereoI
notice is hereby given to all persons
having claims against said estate, tC
have The same probated and registered
by the Clerk OF the Chsucery CouN
of Washington County, Mississippi
within one year from this date. A
failure to probate aud register sucl
claims against said estate within one
year from this date will be forever
barred
Witness my signature this the 18th
day of May, 1897.
j. B. HEBRON,
msy16-s Administrator.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-05-15
Anchor Zine.

s.aE-k Boats pass Greenyille, two
: -'..1A. each way, twice week
sunday and Wednesday,. Boats going
up the river connecting at Memphis
CAIRO and st, Louis with all railroad
ana steamboat lines diverging. Careful
attention to way and plantation busi-
ness The right is reserved to pass any
landlng deemed unsafe.
excursion rates now on sale to Mem
PMS, Cairo and st. Louis, with privilege
Olreturning by rail. Rooms engaged for
any boat or date. Further Information
cneerfully furnished on application.
j. j. HAYS, General Agent,
r,,,. Vieksburg. Miss,
LYME STARTLING. Agent, Greenville
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-05-15

a. GSteWarti NJ DabneY, Chas d Terrell, Miitol
01uiEifu 1,ird NJ Money y W Cook. J D Smith, ! h,
nnIilrd smith Goi $ Walker, " T Rose. Get
! Nheatley, II Robb, 5 Geiso, Harblson Tro,
Co. Sol Brill, Abe Blum, Stevenson Archer
10 j, II. Wynn, j. d. Smith, N. Gold.
stein, and others
take this method of EXPRESSING to
you my deep sensibilty of the honor
lb"t | consider you have conferred
upon me by your petition asking the
LcVee Board TO name me as one of the
parties to represent this district before
the River Commission at its ensuing
meeting in New York. As au unso.
lclted testimonial, from those whose
opinion esteem, of my performance
OF duty in the past, it is priced by me
Aud | assure you 1t would be privi.
lege to me at this time to render any
assistance, however slight, to our
stricken people, and | only wish my
ABILITY to aid them was commensurate
with your all TOO partial estimate of it,
Nevertheless | am compelled 10 decline
the honor of serving upon the com.
mittee of fourteen named by the Levec
Board.
The River Commission Is essentially
a business body, composed of un-parli.
sau, trained experts, neither to bo i'm
pressed by numbers, overawed by po-
lincal Influence or lobbyed with. A
few hours hearing only will in all
probability be given 10 the represen.
Ialives of the nineteen Levee Boards
who Will desire to appear before them.
1t Is Improbable that, in addition tC
The engineer of our Board, the Com.
mission would hear more than two
NpoKesmen from our district.
Advised If this the Levee Board
leaves the selection of such spokesman
10 the committee. The likelihood OF
this committee 50 honoring me is ial
100 remote either TO justify the alb
sence from business which the trip
would entail, or that labor in the
preparation of the matter without
which | would not feel that | could
properly represent you, or to warrant
he imposition upon the tax payers OIL
the expense incident to this trip
Thoroughly and painfully Impressed
with my inability TO serve you by 60,
ing to New York as a member oil said
committee, pleasure trip, even in
such company, at the expense Of q
Board SO i'll able TO afford II offers no
attraction to me,
Respectfully,
Leroy PERCY,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-05-15

nross Ave you seen the W style pic
y not ask for them ut BelIs
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-05-15
Leroy PERCY,

Whom the matter of sending repre-
sentatives to appear before the River
Commission and present claims of the
various districts 10 the appropriations
TO be distributed there was a praC l.
cally unanimous desire in this dis.
trict that its interests should be looked
after by the man who was best in
formed on the subject, hesI qualified
hy CXpcrienre, stpdy aud universally
acknowledged ability, to obtain from
the commission the aid so necessary
to The very existence Of the district.
At the former distribution the dis
tllct baG been represented by Mr..
LEROY Percy, at the time enc Of the
attorneys for the Board, and whose
effors were SO signQly successful as
to call forth The highest eComiums,
net only from his own district, but
from the entire lower valley, aud even
from members OF the commission
themselves In considering the choice
of rerrcs utijive Oh the present c.
ctsiun the name of Mr. Percy natur-
aly presented Itself as soQn as the
subject was prosched. In the opin-
lou of almost every man in the dis
trlct whose interest was at stoke, he
was precmincnlly qualified to protect
and serve that interest and laying
aside all personal aud factiopal differ
enccs, the people Of the district united
in the above petition to the levee
board. This is the largest and most
important petition ever presep'cd by
the tax payers oi this district 10 the
board. 1t represents almost every
agricultural or commercial interest in
ths various localities in which it
was circulated It's reception aud
treatment by the board las been
a profound surprlso, aud is a practl'
cal ignoring Of the desire OF the pcO-
pie of the district, almost unanimous
ly expressed. No notice whatever is
taken of the prtItion No hint of its
reception appears Oh the minutes of
the meeting. The demand for the Sc
lection OF Mr.. Percy as represent
sive, while Ignored in It's minutes, g
ostcnslbly complied with by The board;
but truly they keep the word OF prom
ise TO our ear and break 1t to our
hope. The committee named Is little
apt to select him as spokesman for 1t.
In response TO the urgent request OF
the people for the co-opegalton of
their beard in securing aid at this
most trying period of their history
they are simply asked 10 pay 100000
for iunketing expedition composed
of an lncongruous company many OF
wacm sra without ,xPe-ieuco and
possessing 40 qualifications which
could be of value 10 the district be
fore The commission. The expenses of
this pleasure party The board (ihe tax
payers) will pay. That question was
dofiaitely settled in the beginning.
This, on an empty treasury, and in
view of the fact that /; has been found
impossible to float the $4,000 certi-
foalcs recently issued by the board,
and the further fact that an effort is
now being made to enable the board
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-05-15

to Issue certificates Of indebtedness
to much greater amount, is, to say
the least OF il, remarkable generosity
on the part Of the board which will
Oe doubtless more appreciated by the
Governor aud his staff than by the
tax payers Of this district. The Sc.
lection OF the Governor OF the state
to represent the district before the
commission is very laltcriDg tcsti-
monial of the ahounding loyalty of
his friends of the levee board but as
the commission is strictly non-pUli.
tical organization it is not possible
that his official position could in any
way influence it. Even If he had au
interest in the district, outside of poll
tics, with an established reputation as
ali authority on the Mississippi river,
which, God save the mark he has not
how the governor of state con-
tanning two large and important levce
d!stricts is 10 represent one of them
to the possible dGtriment of the other,
We are at loss to understand. Here
and there, in the list of representa-
ives," name appears which carries
some individual weight, and shines
intrinsically, lustead of rejecting the
eifuIgence of the master spirit but
in the great mass of opacity they are
but good deeds in naughty world.
The resolution passed by the City
Council of Gleenville and presented
10 the Board of Levee Commissioners
shared the same fate as the petition.
The people OF the district have been
very loyal 10 their Board. They have
always regarded it as a bulwark of de-
f'nse and all institution upon which
depends the safely and security of
the country from its greatest danger,
Bitter criticism of The board is to be
deprecated for the reason that it is
the only instrumentallty through
which we eau work out the salvation
of the evee system, but 1t must be
regarded as thing apart and eleva.
ted above fsctional or personal little.
ness, When politics and the bust.
ness interests of the country clash it
should not take long to determine
which must go the wall. The board
Is not intended TO be the orgaG of
amy man or clique. 1t belongs to
the people of the distriOt--to the
planters aud ra2 payers, not to the
politicisns~-"a poor thiug, sir, sbut ii
is mine own"
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-05-15
Vicksburg and Greenville Packet Go
CARRYING U. S. MAIL.
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and Sunday at p, IN.
Returning, leave Vicksburg every
Monday, Thursday and Saturday at |
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Boat leaving Vlcksburg on Saturday
and Greenville on Sunday offers the
special inducement of one fare Of $500
Tor the round trip.
First-class passenger and freight ac-
CommOdations,
Cuisine unsurpassed,
The right is reserved to pass any land
ng deemed unsafe by the Captain com
manding.
LYME STARTLING. Agent,
WHARFBoAT, -2onVE1, M.3s.
J'J, pow ERS, Supt., VicksbGrp, Miss