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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-12-24
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tina Spanish peace commission in
Paris, refers to theoAmoricans as
tvainqueurs paryenus' -upstart
conquerors-and the dignifed old
Don is not without some reason
for it. There was never in the
worlds history, perhaps, a greater
display If the unbeseeming and
/ indeoorous than that exhibited
during the signing of the peace
treaty. The Spaniards desired
that it be done in private, but
"the ladies' of the American party
would have it otherwise and
crowded in upon the Joint COM
mission. And when the last sig
nature had been attached, scene
lacking nothing Of being disgrace
full ensued. A wildrush was made
for the table by these ladies, who
entered intoa scramble that would
have done credit to rush of foot
ball players. Souvenirs we're
wanted. One reached for the
blotter, but only secured part OF
ii. because another fair and jewell
ed hand claimed the other end OF
llt; one made away with the ink
bottle, after a spirited contest
with two of her falr sisters, in
which toilets were disarranged
and coiffures disheyeled. Scraps
of paper were seized, pins and
erascrs and pinwipors were struE-
cled over. The pin with which
the treaty was signed was contest
ed for by two Of The charmeys,
who, while they struggled, eN-
pressed themselves in no very
complimentary terms OF each other
and separated only when they
both looked ''droopy. A mani
allure riot, in fact, was carried on,
and the Spaninrds retired to the
farthest wall and watched the pro
ceedings in panied amazement'
One Of the greatest events
in the worlds history was
being accomplished in a formal,
digni6ed and solemn manner; two
nations that had been at war were
making peace; one nation that had
colonies in both hemispheres was
being shorn OF these possessions
and sent home defeated; the other
nation, that has confined its opera
tons within its own boundaries,
was departing from its national
policy and expanding to remote
sections Of the earth. 1t tas a
solemn and supreme moment but
the cornfed coarseness latent II
;'the ladies Of the American party
asserted itself. Small wonder the
courtly Rios considers US parye-
nus. Mrs, Fitzsimmops' diamonds,
ostrich plumes, changeable SILK
shirt waist and gorgeous pet'lcoat
did not keep her from telling her
husband to hit Corbett in the
slats," 1t was Ia her and had 10
come out. "The ladies OF the
American party who had never
as much as been exposed to the
evil influences of plantation man.
ners" had an excuse equally Fllla
for their conduct, Commerclas-
Appeal.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-12-24

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Of spccialtieA In fancy grslllsF III
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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-12-24
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HARRISON BROS d Cj'

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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-12-24

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HARRISON BROS 4 60
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1898-05-06
Sudden Death.

The people of Cooperstown
were greatly shocked last Mon
day to hear of the sudden death
of Mrs. o. Iverson. which oc-
Cured about z o'clock Monday
evening. The cause of death
was apoplexy. About four
O'Clock Monday morning Mr..
Iverson was awakened from his
sleep by cry from his wife, who
said she was going to die. She
was stricken about this time and
Immediately lapsed into uncon-
sceousness. Medical aid was
summoned but the dying woman
was beyond all aid in this world
and passed quietly away in the
evening of the same day. A
blood vessel burst in her brain.
The deceased was in the best of
health apparently the day before.
She was a highly respected lady
and her sudden demise is a great
shockto her friends and relatives.
She leaves in addition to a sor-
rowing husband, three sons, Ed.
Iverson, who lives in St. Paul,
and Nels and Alex. of North
Dakota, and two daughters, Mrs.
julius Stevens and Mrs. Anton
Enger, of Cooperstown. Mrs.
Isabella Iverson was born in
Norway December %, 1886, and
was 81 years 4 months and 81
days old at the time of her death.
She came to the United States
with her parents in 1852 and set
tied near Belvidere, Ill. In 1856
she moved with her parents to
Minnesota and came to Coopers-
town in 1892. The funeral cere-
mony was held at the residence
of Mr.. Iverson Tuesday after
noon, Rev. E. T. Silness, official-
ing. The remains were taken to
Ianesboio, Minn., for interment
Wednesday morning and were
accompanied to their last resting
place by the sorrowing husband
and son, Alex, and the two
daughters, Mrs. Stevens and
Mrs. Enger. The sympathy of
of this community is extended to
to the bereaved family.
Wanted at the Cooperstown Roller
Mills, all the hard and northern
wheat. We pay premium for it,.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1898-05-06

The Tragedy of the Maine and
a description of the Cuban Capt.
al are timidly and deeply inter
esting articles in the May Mid
land Monthly, both profusely
illustrated. Miss Minna Irving,
of Tarrytown, N. Y, who wrote
the description of the Battle ship
Iowa in the Midland for August,
1897, is the author of ''The
Tragedy of the Maine " Her
illustrations were obtained from
surviving officers of the Maine.
In pleasing contrast with these
war suggesting articles is a fine
description of a visit at the birth
place of Longfellow, Portland,
Me-, and a talk with Mrs. Pierce.
the poets surviving sister. The
prize story in this number, my
Strange Mirror, - by Mrs NJ. G.
Faville, is an intensely interest
ing mystery tale.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1898-05-06

The South Dakota Legislature
proposes q constitutional amend
ment, to be voted on this year.
in the following terms:
The people reserve to them
selves the right to propose
measures the Legislature shall
enact and submit to q vote of the
State, and also the right to
require that any laws which,
the Legislature may have enact
ed shall be submitted to a vote Of
the electors of the State before
going into effect,
provided that not more than 5
per cent. of the qualified electors
of the State shall be required to
invoke either the initiative or
thereferendum
The sister State of Nebraska
has meanwhile enacted a law, to
take immediate effect. introduc-
ing the same principle for all
local subdivisions-counties,
townships, cities, villages, and
school districts-but not for the
State government itself. A petit
tion of Is per cent. of the voters
is necessary to initiate measures
or to demand the reference of
proposed measures to the people.
The question must then be sub
mitted 10 a vote at the next
general election, but if the petit
tion be signed by 20 per cent. of
the electors and contain a re-
quest for more immediate vote,
a special election must be held.
The local legislative body may
suggest amendments to meas
ures proposed by popular init
ative. In such case the original
and modified propositions must
both be placed on the ballot.
Unless majority declares itself
against both forms, the form re-
ceiving the most affirmative
votes becomes law.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1898-05-06

A statement issued by State
Treasurer Nichols shows the
finances of the state to be in bet
ter condition than at any time
since statehood. The debt has
been reduced to a lower figure
than ever before, and the running
expenses of the state have been
smaller. When the populist adj
ministraticn went out of power,
several years ago, it bequeathed
to the republicans an overdrawn
general fund and unpaid bills of
over 300, These verdrafts
and bills were funded by the
issue of general fund warrants,
which were sold at a good price.
The statement of the treasurer
will show all of these warrants
paid, other bonds of the state
1iuuidated, cash in the general
fund, and every account of the
state paid up to date. Under the
populist state administration
state Institution expense ac-
counts were ordinarily from five
to seven months behind in pay
ment. Holders of institution
vouchers were forced to discount
them heavily to get them cashed.
Under the republican administers
ton every institution is paid in
full to date. The state insurance
department under the present
administration has paid it's ex-
penses and netted the general
fund of the state $4,000.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1898-05-06

The Fargo Argus now prints
an evening edition in order to
furnish it's readers with the late
war news. This is commendable
enterprise on the part of the
Argus management, but the
Fargo Forum is getting out a
rattling good evening paper and
fills the bill. The Argus ought
to be satisfied with it's excellent
morning edition and let the
Forum fellows run the the even
ing edition.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1898-05-06

The Fargo Forum wants chair
man Cooper to call the repub-
lican state convention early in
order to have it over before the
boys go to war. The Forum s
idea may be all right, but if we
understand the situation, all the
North Dakota fellows have left
for war, practically, so that if the
convention should be called at
once they could not Participate
in the deliberations. If this is
true there is no need to hurry up
the conventions. The shorter
the campaign the better. The
republican administration has
done so well that all that will be
necessary is to nominate the set
of officers in time to get them on
the official ballot. 1t is hardly
likely that the fusion people will
have nerve enough to put q
ticket in the field at all in the
face of the past efficient admini
stration and the excellent finan
cial affair of the state. Let's
make it unanimous.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1898-05-06

Since this war business came
up the Klondike excitement has
disappeared and got lost in the
shuttle. Wonder what the daily
papers will do for sensational
news ..when the cruel war is
over.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1898-05-06
If William Jennings B1

If William Jennings Bryan
wants to head off Gen. Lees
presidential boom, he will have
to offer his service as q volunteer.
The country is also waiting with
baited breath for Bloody Brides
Waite, of Colorado. to jump: into
the arena. There will soon be
an, opportunity for him to wade
llp to his horses brides in blood.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1898-05-06

The following from the wells
County Free-Press Pop) is an
indication that the editor of that
paper can Judge impnrtially of a
good record, whether made by a
populist, democrat OF republican.
1t says:
Martin N. johnson will inherit
the shoes now worn by Senator
Roach. The Free-Press opines
that johnson is about the strong
est man in the Republican party
in the state. His past record is
good. He has used his political
influence on the side of justice
and right. That he would not en-
dorse the Bismarck gang is one
certificate of good charater. He
has made few enemies in distri-
buting federal patronage. The
people do not elect their senat OIL
directly. For that reason the
enmity of disappointed candi-
dates for appointive offices can
not injure him. Johnson will be
senator. Mark the prediction.
The editor of the Park River
Gazette has the following to say
to which the COURIER believes all
fair minded citizens well agree:
A new pension list will no
doubt grow out of the Spanish
American war. Some things
ought to be distinctly understood
in this connection: Every man
disabled in the war, if without
means to take care of himself,
ought to be helped by the govern
ment. No man fortunate enough
to have independent means OF
support should receive a pension.
A medal acknowledging his SER
vices ought to be a sufficient re-
cognition, and he should render
such service as patriotic prlvi-
lege. No man injured in the
war and incapacitated for nelp-
ing himself should have to wait
twenty five years for a pension.
Some new system of obtaining
pensions ought to be devised that
would save the sufferer from the
thieving impositions of the blood.
sucking middlemen who have SO
largely protited by the soldiers S
misfortunes since the civil war.
When honest suffering should be
alleviated, the tramp and the
sneak should be weeded out of
the lists without any mercy.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1898-05-06
S & s S s e
! Editorial and Clippings. +

Hats off to Admiral Dewey and
his gallant sailors. The Maine
is avenged.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1898-05-06

The Goose River Farmer is
cunning series of articles ION
the mule and it's uses," and
strange to say it is not alluding
to any of it's contemporaries.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09
Two Houses Burned.

One OF the biggest fires that has
happened in this city for sometime
was the burning Of the Shipley and
Matthew dwellings on Stephen street,
st ! O'Clock, Thursday afternoon.
The FIRE is supposed to have caught
from fue in the Shipley home.
The flames made great Roadway soon
spreading to the Matthew's property
adjoining. Mrs. Shipley was sue
cessiul in having the most of her
household goods taken from the
building, while the effects Of Mr.. ST
Matthews, his family and mother
were nearly all consumed by the
flames, only number Of articles be-
ing secured from the first floor of the
house.
The fire department apparatus was
soon on the@cene, but as there was
no fire plug near, the hose Of the
first reel was short, and great deal
OF time was lost in making connec-
tions, and everyone having a different
way to do things.
A little house on the east side Of
the houses which were burned also
caught on fire but was saved, the
only damage done was from the wat
er that was thrown in the building.
The high wind spread the flames
rapidly and the DeGiange property
on the west side caught fire and for
while looked as if it were to meet
with the same destruction as the
others, but a ladder was placed
against the building and string OF
men passed water along in buckets
with which the flames were ex-
tinguished.
The two buildings which were de-
stroyed were old ones and the loss on
them is estimated to be about $500 to
$1,000, also several hundred dollars
worth of household goods. No in
surance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09
EraternaI Accident Order.

A branch of the Fraternal Accident
Order of Philadelphia was instituted
in this city Wednesday evening at the
at the office OF Circuit Clerk L. Dew.
Gerhardt, by General Deputy George
D. TAFT, with a good membership.
The following officers were elected
Councillor, l.. Dew. Gerhardt; secre-
tary, d. T. Thornburg; treasurer A..
F. Lambert; special deputy, o. S.
Rigsby.
The Fraternal Accident Order is a
beneficial organization incorporated
under the laws of Pennsylvania and
registered in New Jersey and is to pro-
vide indemnity in cases OF accident to
members OF fraternities. The benefits
cover all cases OF accident. The mem-
bers are authorized to secure applica.
tons for membership from members
of fraternities. We are interested in
the order and will be glad to give in
formation on the subject.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09
Death of an Aged Citizen.

Mr.. Joseph Cage died at his home
on West Race street, last Friday
morning, aged S. years. He was one
of our oldest citizens and was highly
respected. Mr.. Cage was a member
of the First NJ. +. church and the l..
O. O. F. lodge. A wife, four sons
and a daughter survive him. The
funeral services were conducted by
Rev. j. A. Price in the Methodist
church at II o'clock, Sunday morn
ing, the l. o. O. +. attending in a
body. The remains were laid to rest
in Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09
A Dastardly Crime.

Emma Slime, young colored
woman from Winchester, in company
with I'd Roberts, of Pittsburg, was
walking up the B. & o. railroad
track a short distance northwest of
this city when eight colored men
overlook the pair, Roberts being Sc
cured while members Of the gang
cTiminally assaulted the woman. Chas.
McGill aud Bud" McBee, two of the
men have been apprehended and
held in default OF $1,000 bail. The
won was also held as a witness.
Tom den, Will Ford, Newton
Sampsoi and the others have left for
parts unknown.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09
VIM. Rusk Killed.

Monday evening, about 800 clock,
William Rusk was on his way to his
home back of the B. & o. shops after
having been doing some shopping up
town. He was crossing the railroad
track at the east end of Race street,
when the helper engine No. $50 which
had been run down from Cherry Run
to change crews, ran over him, cut
ting his body in two. The remains
were taken to Wilen's undertaking
establishment and prepared for burial.
Mr.. Rusk was aged about 6S years
and was an old railroad man. The
The funeral services took place from
his late residence, Wednesday after
noon, conducted by Rev. Henry Thorn
as. Iuterment was made in Green
Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09
IN HYnEN's REALM.
DARBY. GRIMES.

One Of the most impressive wed
dings of the season was solemnized al
t he First Methodist Episcopal church,
Tuesday evening, the 5th instant, al
z.I5 O'Clock. The contracting par
ties were Mr.. Albert Darius Darby
and Miss Daisy Aurilla Grimes, both
OF this city. The organist for the oc-
casion was Miss Bess Houseworth,
who, while the bridal couple were adj
yancing to the altar, rendered
Lohengrin's wedding march. While
the ceremony was being performed by
Rev. ] A. Price, d. D., pastor OF the
church, 20 Perfect Love" by Barnby,
was the selection rendered.
AS the couple were leaving the
church Mendelsohn' march was
played The full marriage ceremony
of the Methodist Episcopal church
was used, they being married with
the ring.
r he bride looked most charming in
al deliberately trimmed dress Of
M ousseline de sole, over white silk,
with which she carried a boquet of
bride roses. The groom and ushers
wore the conventional black. The
ushers were +. A. Darby, of Altoona,
Pa, brother of the groom, Lewis A..
Rice, of Frederick, Md, ]. H. Hobbs,
Jr., and Lewis H. Thompson, of this
city. The flower girls, Miss Nellie
Grimes, sister of the bride, and Miss
Helen Darby, niece of the groom,
were dressed in white and carried rib
bon trimmed baskets of white carna-
tons. The church was filled with
many friends and relatives of the
bride and groom. The Sunday school
class of young ladies taught by Miss
Grimes occupied the side pews to the
right OF the chancel, while the pews
to the left were occupied by Mr..
Darby's class of young men, The
church was beautifully and effectively
decorated with evergreen trimmed
arches-the arch forming portal,
under which swung a gate covered
with spilax. The chancel was
skillfully and artistically arranged
garden of ferns, palms and potted
plants, while the altar rail was com
pletely hidden by mound of green
network. The choir loft, with the
massive and beautiful pipe organ was
al appropriate background for such a
magnificent adornment, while the
scarlet choir loft curtain of the ros-
trum was covered with trailing ferns
and roses, the latter variegated in
color.
Mr.. Darby is the we'll known and
popular assistant cashier of the Peo-
Pile National Bank, of this city and
is prominent in social and church
circles. Mrs, Darby is the talented
and beautiful daughter of Mrs. Julia
A. Grimes and has been an earnest
and efficient worker in the church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Darby left on the 8:42
train for an extended southern trip.
After their return they will reside on
Race street.
The bride was the recipient of
numerous and valuable presents.
The elaborate decorations were the
product of the taste and skill of Mr..
]. II. Hobbs, Jr., and the members OF
the choir, all of whom deserve spe-
cial mention and commentator for
the success attending their efforts.
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

John Tice, States witness in the
Wholly Cody case, was again way
laid, as is supposed, by Wholly Cody
sympathizers ar Williamsport.
While returning home Sunday mid
night in a buggy, two masked men
seized the horse, but Tice dashed his
horse and escaped. Other men at
tempted to stop him before he got
home,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

A stack of fodder belonging to
lanes Richards was set on fire last
Friday evening which caught to his
stable and both were burned to the
ground. The scene of the fire was
near the canning factory and it is said
some boys set the fodder on fire as an
April fool joke.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

Miss Virgie Ahern was surprised
by a number of her young friends
calling at her home on Race street,
last Friday night. on the occasion of
her birthday. The young hostess
soon recovered from her surprise and
made all feel at home and enjoy a
pleasant evening,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

The Vulcan Road Machine Com
pany p aat, at Charles Town, was
sold Tuesday to J. B. Meredith, repre-
senting Pennsylvania capitalists, Tor
81, 600 1t is said that parties will
start up in a few weeks, as they had
several large contracts when they
made an assignment, some weeks
ago. The plant was valued at S4o,-
600.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

The Globe Bargain House, y To-
Gated at the corner Of Queen and
Burke streets, has stocked up with a
dne line Of clothing, shoes, dry goods,
etc. and the accommodating proprie-
tors II. Blankheld & Co., will be
pleased to have the public visit them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

How dear TO our hearts Is cash on
subscription, When the generous sub
scriber Presents it to view. But the
man who don't pay, We refrain from
description, For perhaps, gentle read
er, That man may be you.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

Those who have received their ne"
spring suits and hats are praying i0i
nice East ter weather.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

r. G. Miller has discontinued his
skunk farm, near Shepherdstown. He
killed all the skunks and shipped
the hides. The business did not pay
very we'll as many persons trapped
Mr.. Miller's skunks and sold them to
him again. The farm was not pleas
at all times to the olfactory sense of
the people.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

The Harpers Ferry Paper Company,
owners of the Harpers Ferry water
power on the Potomac river, has al
most completed arrangements to turn
one fifth OF its power into an electric
power plant, which will represent 400
horse power that will be ready for
sale inside of 90 days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

Miss Bessie Barriuger, daughter Of
Mrs. Jane Barringer died at her home
at Shenandoah Junction, last Wednes-
day morning, aged 27 years and 7
months. This is the fourth daughter
of Mrs. Barringer who has died with
the awful disease consumption. The
father OF the deceased died some years
ago with the same disease. She was
sister of Mrs. Lucy Lambert of this
city and oftimes visited here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

Mr.. Joseph Welshans, aged 90
years, received a stroke Of paralysis
at his home in Shepherdstown last
week and has since been very ILL.,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

a number Of contractors have been
notified by the Western Maryland
railroad company that the plans and
specifications of the Marsh route of
the proposed extension of the road
from Hagerstown to Altenwald, Pa,
would be open for inspection at Hotel
Hamilton, Hagerstown, on Monday,
and that bids are invited for the con
struction of the road.