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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06
A skiIlful surgeon.

"Was the operation for appendicitis
successfully
Highly SO. The doctor got my
vermiform appendix and all of my
money."-N. Y. Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06
Too Much for Her,

Browne-How did you break your
wife of buying cigars for you?
Towne-When in the house 1 smoked
only those she bought me.-Brooklyn
Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Rev. DR.. Primrose-Who charged you
ten dollars for your turkeyP
Uncle 'Rastus-De court.-Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06
A Familiar Subject.

Miss Bayshore-Of course, you know
something of Hogg, do you not?
Miss Lakesidc-Yes, indeed; that's
all papa and his friends talk about
Brooklyn Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

SInith-Here's penny, and go away,
please.
Organ Grinder-Ees there anyone
eel?
Smith-No, but there will be if you
play much longer.-Pick-Me-Up
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Folks marry on bicycles, steamboats, and
trains,
On top of dangerous peak;
But most foolish of all are the couples who
wed
On only ten dollars a week.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Smith-Isn't Smawley a lecturer?
Jo&es-He was before his marriage.
Sufth-And now?
Jdnes-He is the audience.-Chicago
NeWA
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

How to cure Rheumatism? Use St. Jacobs
Oil. 1t subdues. 1t cures.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

=, depend upon it, where there's smoke
there's fire."
'Why do you say that"
"Pve proved it. 1t was against the rules
to smoke in our office. smoked, and was
red.--Philadelphia North American.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06
Miraculous.

Davis-Who says the day of miracles
is past? Judge Williams performed one
yesterday.
Henkins-No? What was it?
Dayis-He gave deaf man hearing.
Harlem Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

When a man makes a fool of himself, he
generally does the job well-Ram's Horn
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06
A Generous Merchant.

Mrs. Broke-Some money must have
dropped out of this letter.
Friend-Why?
"lly carpet dealer writes that if will pay
my. bill promptly he will give me 90 per cent,
and don't see the money"-N Y. World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Just one request he had to make
Before the trap was sprung
He begged the papers to announce
That he was hanged, not hung.
Chicago Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06
On only ten dollars a w
Puck.

Erastus-What's yo' finkin' about?
Ephrim-Well, / reckon rs fnkin'
about de same fing ez yo' is finkin'
about.
Erastus-Oh, yo' go long. I nevah
stole a chicken in nah life.-St. Louis
Globe Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

a FHmOUN InHtHHCe.
You cannot keep a good man down."
Is true beyond assail;
Twas proven many years ago
With Jonah and the whale.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09
BAILEY NOT A McLAURIN.

THERE strong suspicion that the horny pine woods hand
of Anse visible in the Bailey crusade The Port Gibson
Reye howeyes, thinks the Honorable Joe be
caught in the and himself with the falling fortunes of the
Clan. Here is what it says, and perhaps it is correct
GreenylIe, July ,. 1898.
Honorable }. w Bailey, Washington d. c.:
If you to speak this district kindly advise when and
where LEROY PERCY.
Washington ID. c. July 3, 1898
Replying your telegram will that intended to speak your
district but sick and cannot j. W. BAILEY.
Mr. Bailey to have spoken the Third District this week
three different points, in the interest of District Attorney Pat Henry
Governor Mcaurn the prime and the prime promoter
of Henry campaign Governor Mcaurn this time could
elected constable outside of Rankin Simpson and Smith
The Telegram from Mr. Bailey evidently indicated sober
thougd on his part.
The Mcaurin influences which trying to be worked
the Third also trying be brought bear the
happily for the Governor and his Clam their candidate this district
weak owing whatever strength he has to the influence
State Administration while his oponemen in the
with the people, being of the people planter and thorough
accord with them in all their interests and feelings
The Mcaun defeat the Seventh District July 23rd
hadowed last weeks Reee and Spencer overwhelming victory
nearly certain every day. the Mcaurn
enry interests grows aggressivePort Gibson Reyee
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09
GENTLEMEN OF THE JURY, HOW SAY YOU2"

NE Of the hottest campaigns this known since the
~ construction DAYS closes Monday Eoquence political art
argument logical demonstrations and appeals to common sense anu
prejudice exhausted by the conendng forces and
probable that of the people have been influenced more by
their own intelligent thought than by all the efforts which have been
90 layishy used to turn them this way or that
1t appears impartial observer, that the great reponel
Of evidence Is favor of Mr. Catchngs to Congress-
and that verdict accordance Herewith will be returned from the
ballot boxes on Monday
The argument if such called of the Henry supporters
that Mr. Catchngs quaey in line with his party the
Chicago platforms his friends and supporters include almost all
the men who rebee against that platform and that more money has
been obtained the River Commission for Louisiana and Arkansas
than for his district To these charges added many side
issues trivial in their character and unworthy Of
consideration matter Of much Importance as the selection OF
representative for the district If there river problem TO
FACET the people district had special interest and
were simple rural community whose representative Congress need
nothing figure headhere would be necessity for the
strenuous efforts which have been expended But the people
sented by catchngs peculiar many They thor
oughy cosmopolitan They not free syertes not gold bugs
not given up this that is but combination of ALL yet
bound together interest self preservation before which all the
ang differences upon which ordinarily laid become mere
chds play and greatest consideration upon which the in
gnt voter of Delta will his ballot the protection of his
property from distinctions and the who his Judgment
aid him the for whom that vote will be cast
entirely irrespective of other issues In the long argument the
respective of the candidates every charge brought against Mr.
Cahng clearly eutod Unsupported assertions have
the cold logic facts and figures The absurd effort to
appeal to prejudice has fallen fiat before common sense
The candidates before the people on their merits The one
Nr Henry young engaging and may naturally ex
make friends and possibly exercise influence after he
gets through freshman and sophomore should he
Congress-
The other N Catchngs) unless facts and figures lie is the
father the evee system and the project for its control by the Gov
He of rpes experience and wide influence which
confined his party colleagues but includes almost every man
to whom must aid the fight for self preservation We
peaceful quiet buco community who demand of their
should shoestng watchchan
send them plenty of garden seed Our life continual warfare and
our enemy mighty What general to lead in the
fgt-a diplomat who will that alliance without which
and yield harwon possessions to the ds
puted sway of flood and desoaion.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09
THE LIZA JAMES.

THIS interesting family sometimes known the District Sewing
Society, although their real appears in the caption will
Monday next elect of officers At that time
blood will be infused into the corporation but part of it
the distinguished family great damage will be
done Among others Mr. Fred Clark Bolivar County will then
cast his maiden ballot member of the Board His signal and
makabe victory DR. Brooks of Deeson securing the
pontmen Overriding for that purpose numerouy signed eo
created much at the time and showed that Mr. Clark had
great influence with the Governor and presumed that he
was also well backed by powerful friends
This the second time in the history of the county that Anso has
ignored the wishes of the majority in filling vacancy the Board
the McIaurns in the saddle and inclined to ride
So Mr. Clark, himself concerned he lawyer of ability
should make good member He had perfect right of course
apply for the place. and fortunate than his defeated compet
tor in having the necessary pull to capture the prize
The public await with degree of curiosity the action of the
Board in the selection of the ooers Who will be the
cpnt their valuable matter that concealed
present within the chaste the lovely Liza
Janes-Boliyar County Democrat.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09
A Magnificent Building.

The new Citizens Bank buildings
now being erected on the corner of
Main and Poplar Sts,, will be,
when completed two of the hand
soonest buildings of the kind in the
city. The structure will DO two
stories high, with frontage of 81
feet on Main street and Is on
Poplar. Both fronts will be finish
ed in pressed brick with stone
trimming, The projections will
be very imposing, with large white
stone bases, and St. Louis buff
pressed brick pilasters. The
style is sold English" with lofty
towers, and battlements, adorned
with stone facades, and art glass
transoms. The interior finish will
be massive and rich, with all the
latest improved convenienoes. A
complete system of sanitary
plumbing will be introduced and
provisions for laying all the pipes
as the work progresses. The con
duits for the electric work will be
of metal and will also be laid
secretly.
All the fixtures for the banking
Office will be newly furnished, and
the vault will be of the most sub
stantial character.
The second story will be sub
divided into foaT large Offices on
the East side, and two cotton
rooms over the store on the left
adjoining the TINES office. All
the material will be the finest that
the market affords, and the work
will be completed on or before
Oct. LIST, 1898. The plans were
by j. +. Barnes, archi-
tect, to whose skill and taste the
city already owes SO many of its
handsomest public buildings and
private residences, and under
whose direction the new bank
is being erected.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09
SOMETHING TO KNOW.

1t may be worth something to
know that they very best medi-
cine for restoring the tired out
nervous system to Il healthy yigor
is Electric Bitters. This medicine
is purely vegetable, acts by Civ
ing tone to tho nerve centres in
the stomach, gently stimulates the
Liver and Kidneys, and aids these
organs in throwing of impurities
in the blood. Electric Bitters i'm
proves the appetite, aids digestion
and is pronounced by those who
have tried it as the very best blood
purifier and nerve tonic. Try it.
Sold for so cents or 81 per bottle
at Finlay's drug store.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09
HOUSEHOLD GODS.

Ancient Greeks believed that
the Penates were the gods who
attended to the welfare and pros
perity of the family, They were
worshipped as household gods in
every home. The household god
of today if DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. For consumption, coughs
colds and for all affections of
Throat, h est and Lungs it is in
valuable. 1t has been tried for q
quarter Of q century and is guar
anteed to cure, or money returned
No household should be without
this good angel. 1t is pleasant to
take and a safe and sure remedy
for old andyoung. Free trial bot
ties at Finlay'sdrug store.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09

ANOTHER star has arisen in the
galaxy of candidates for whatever
they can get. The noble army of
Honorables has been augmented
by the addition of the Honorable
Jim Thames. Prophetic and por
tenteus- sound mark it well
Already the Jimson Weed Jews
harp and the Goober Hill Gourd-
vine have hoisted his banner for
Congress in 1900, thereby pro-
claiming a short life and a merry
one for their idol, the Honorable
Pat, should tickle fortune favor
hin. 1t must not be inferred,
however, that the Honorable Pat
is altogether abandoned. Others
may have wandered off after a
younger, fairer face, but the
Mayersville Spectator hain't done
it Wit.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09

LAST week The TINES said some
very uncomplimentary til in gs
about Mr.. Bailey. 1t takes back
one of them. He is not a fool,
whatever else he may be. He
knows that better is an attack of
cerebral hyperbolism, or epiglot-
tico-bronchial paresis, or whatever
his convenient ailment may have
been, than a political invasion
OF the leyee district. He even
condescended to learn from the
Hon. Pat Henry in this regard;
and it is q well-knOwn aphorism
that the wise man despiseth not
instruction from the smallest
things. tits indeed a pity that
Mr.. b. could not profit by the eX-
perience of tour through the
Delta. There are dozen men
here from whom he could have
learnt more in a flash Than if his
brain pan we're an empty hull and
every Muse tum bled science in
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09

companionship of two years ago:
He assalls him bitterly now-how
then could he work for him as
he did in the last canvass. Mr..
Catchings was Il good man and
worked faithfully for the interests
of Henry and others for fourteen
years, receiving their thanks and
gratitude, why is he suddenly be-
come so much,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09

A generous enemy must be lms
pressed by deeds Of futile and hope
less bravery. The American lead
ers have not been slow to render
the tribute of admiration and
pity to such heroism as that Of
MonteIo and Cervera, and the bat
ties of Santiago and Manila Bay
have already borne fruit in u bet
ter understanding and apprecia-
ton of each other by the two
brave people who we're opposed to
each other. An exchange ex
presses the situation truthfully
and well when it says the Span
iards do not know how to do any
thing but die. They die glorious
". and few more victories like |
these will make America as
anxious for peace as Spain. The |
conquered Spanish sailors thought |
we were savages, who would
them in cold blood as
fast as captured, but
"Oatspoke the victor than
As he hailed them Ger the gava,
'Ye are brOthers-ye are men,
Aud we conquer but TO save.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09

THE Democrat seems to think
that the afiiiction of Mr.. Carlisle
in the death of his two sons is a
direct visitation of IN unscrupu-
lous Providence. What! is the
Almighty free silverite, do you
think, and trying to punish Mr..
Carlisle for his share in the "crime
of lI3.N
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09

HERE'S resolution that the
people of this country will delight
to subscribe their names to;
Resolved, That the thanks of
Congress and the American poo
pie are hereby rendered to Com
modore Schley for his heroic and
distinguished conduct in destroy
ing the Spanish feet in Cuban
waters
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09

MARK Twain says Frenchman's
idea of politeness is to knock a
woman down in the gutter and
then lift his hat in apology. The
awful disaster of the Bourgogne
proves that he put it entirely too
mildly. The men who were res
cued from that ship should have
been strung up to the yard arm of
the Cromartyshire like so many
aSsassins.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09

GOVERNOR Anse showed the
hand Of Joab at the Indianola bar
becue. The TINES was perfectly
correct when it said he was engi-
neering the Congressional CAM
paign in this district.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09

Ir Admiral Cervera will take
out naturalization papers we will
give him the right hand of fellow
ship and make him Governor of
Porto Rico.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09

lr bird that defles its nest If ALL any of the
charges made against Mr. Cchngs Mr. Henrys representative
the ndano barbecue how could Mr. Henry reconcile
to his conscience to give Mr. Cachng the support and
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09
ANNOUNCEMENT.

We are authorized to announce HON
T. c. CATcHINGs as a candidate Tor re-
nomination by the Democratic party 70
the office Of Representative from the
Third Congressional District.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09

All kinds of Lawns are now 90
ing at cost. DO not wait, but
come at once and secure bargains
IKE SACK.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09

Summer rates to the Virginias,
Carollnas and Tennessee, and
many other points and places. In
formation cheerfully given. Cor
respondence solicited.
X. A. Mcdowell.
Ticket Agent.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09

Compare our $500, $3.50 and
81 80 Mems Shoe with those for
which you have always paid 81. 90,
IS. 90 and IS.
2t NELMS & BLUM.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09

1t is not yet generally known
that we have the best Mems Shoe
for $500, $3.50 and 81. 80 in tbe
city. We are convincing all who
Investigate.
St NELMS & BLUM.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09
PURE HEALTHFUL WATER.

| will take orders for Stafford's
Wells, Cooper's Wells and Casta
liam Springs Water from one gal
lon to 80 gallons. These are the
best Medicinal Waters for Delta
people. Leave orders with George
Heard at Gilkey's Book Store.
j. G.. HEARD.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09

WHAT Mr. Andrew Carnegie say nowl Some time ago he
replied when requested to and in raising company that
believe the scrap would rise to the dignity real and
wasn't worth while to take the trouble.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09
rntiilon for Llnuor LIcense.

To The city Council Of Greenylllei
we Inc anderslgned qualified electors OF the
civ Of tireenvlile, County Of Warrington and
state OF Misssslppi, hereby petition your hon
or able body to grant unto .,
O 'GUGGENliEIM,
A residont of said city, a license to sell Vinous,
mali. spirituous and intOx icating liquors In
less oriantlties than one gallon al his place OF
business, 227 Washington Avenue, In said oily,
be OF good reputation and sober and suitable
person 10 receive such lioensei and your petit
innara will aver urAy,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09

II. w. Newman is acknowledged
the best maker of Children S Foot
wear. His line of Low Quarters
and Slippers are being sold at cost
at C1AS. HAFTER'S.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09

WAINWRIGHT remembered the
Maine, and the American people
will rem ember Wainwright.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09

SoHLEr was the man who didit
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09

Gentlemen, if you want Wear
ReSlSters we have them. Best
tn things in Shoe Leather, at $500,
50. 50 and $3.50.
1t HELMS & BLUM
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09

We are now selling all OF our
Summer Millinery at cost, in or
der TO make room for our Fall
Millinery We have still select
stock of Flowers, all shads, which
will 90 at cost. Call at once and
secure bargains. We have a nice
line of Hat Shapes, which will he
sold at cost. Call and examine
them, IKE SACK.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09

Lilly-Brackett Co.'S Mems Shoes
are the best. Ask for them. We
are sole agents.
2t NELMS & BLUM.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09

THE Viclsburg Dispatch wittily
suggests that Spain should save
Camara's fleet for seed.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09

We have a large stock of Laces,
all kinds, which we are now SELL
ing at cost. Call at once and make
your selections while this big re-
duction is going on.
IKE SACK.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09
Our $500 and SO. 50 Ladies Low
Quarters reduced to So
CHAS. HALTER.

/ he store on the corner always
in the lead. Watch and follow
the crowds.
1t NELMS & BLUM
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-07-09
IMITATION is the sincerest fiat
Announcement,

Tor the benefit of all those who
are subject to attacks of bilious
collc and severe cramping pains in
the stomach or bowels we wish to
state that Chamberlains Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhpa Remedy
gives immediate relief and is
pleasant and safe to take, For
sale by Clarks drug store.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-09-17

THAT man is IA puzzle to me-" said
the physician tnoughtfuliy II haven t
the faintest idea what he Is worth. .
What difference does that maker
why, | don't know how much to
charge him for my SERVICES IL he is in
side OF Si0O, 600. want to make a rea-
sonable charge as u pracIicing physi-
clan; but If he is worth more than that
the proper thing to do is to call myself
o specialist and make the price to suit !"
New York World.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-09-17
Strange.

freddy know man who makes
500 . week, and still he is IN reduced
circumstances
Teddy-He must be an extravagant
fellow,
Freddy-No, he's v living skeleton.
up 60 Date.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-09-17

Here's good article on the Art OF
Making 4 Mustard Plaster !"
''Pocht There's no urt in making
mustard plaster The ar, ~ in getting
itpus Oh your husband after you have
made io,"--h->.u York World
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-09-17
Bexonsi Douhi.

What do you find the most difficult
task?" asked the idle friend
The hardest thing about my job, ;"
the all round clerk repi,cd. sis going
on with my work when have drawn
my pay in advance . CINCINNATI En-
az .ir0r
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-09-17
he State were also passed.

the State were also passed.
A motion was carried instructing the
State Central Committee to fill all va
cancies on the ticket except Congress-
man. The convention then adj burned
with three cheers for the party and
ticket.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22
GEN sHAFTER IN COMMAND AT TAMPA
GENERAL. WADE OFF FOR cHickAMAo"A
p,pv TELEGRAPH CENSOR SWORN IN

GENERAL, WADE OFF FOR cHlChAMA'"N
pARK-TELEGRAPH CENSOR SWORN ~
Tampa Fla. May 2l.-Major- General W. ~
shaf,er to-day assumed formal command OF inc
rre,h Army Corps composed OF the Regular anu
volunteer troops stationed at Tampa ana ''c'n'.y'
There were no formallties attendant upo" TIC
transfer OF the corps command from GENERA
Wade 10 General Shafter beyond SNORT ION,
order by the former giving notice OF re'ihau's"-
,oor, ., command and a similar order py oen-
craI chaner assuming charge. c.,,,,
General Wade and his stan start lor M" IN
orauga tonight Unusual activity again pr pr,
,,ars in Army circles her and Important uY.ei-
opments are expected In 49, near iu,ure' ~ "
,nposslble 10 speculate on their nature on
count OF the rigid censorship w &. r. rs rn,
manager OF the Western Union Telesraph op ,r,
Any n, Tampa was to-day sworn In az oticiaA
censor by order OF General Smarter.
TAMPA. Fla. May u tSpeciaD-Comte dc
beaumont. u the French Army. and e. A. foche'
a, the French Navy arrived here to-day 20 Cd
serve the war In behalf OF their GoVernih en-,
For The game purpose came Lieutenant hoo'ei.
Tho Naval Atta,he Of the Austrian lesation u
Washington. who Will remain here snort TIME
and then go TO Key West