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The times., 1898-07-09
THE FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
II Passes Into History With Some
Memorable Scenes.

The second session of the F'ifty-fifth
Congress adjouraed at 2 o'clock yester-
day afternoon. Id the Senate the dissolu-
ton OF the session was in keeping with
the characteristic dignity of that body.
There was no display of emotion or graf
ification. As Usual. the hands of the
Senate clock had to be turned back in
order to enable that deibera i've body 10
adjourn somewhere in the vicinity of the
prescribed time.
With solemn air. resolutions thanking
the Vice President pro tempore were
adopted, and in dignified quiet the sine die
adjournment was proclaimed at seven
minutes after ? o'clock.
In the House the breakup was in mark
ed con rast with that of the Senate. The
representatives quit work with all the
demonstrations of relief and joy. mani
Tested by long pent-up schoolboys.
IL looked for a time, though, and thas
not long before adjournment, as If the
House would break up in regular row.
A bitter partisan debate had been pree!p-
itated and for while 1t deiied the author
ity of the Speaker. But with surprising
rapidity that feeling gave way to one
of general good fellowship.
AS soon as the Speaker had announced
the adjournment the members rallied III
the center of the hall of the House and
began to sing patriotic songs.
Gen. Henderson of ava, in a stentorian
voice, struck UP America" Mr. Fltz-
gerald of Massachusetts, the smallest
member of the House. grasped a ruler,
and, using 1t as a baton, assumed the
! leadership of the national choir. Not less
than 200 members Joined in the singing.
and the sweet notes were swelled by the
addition of the thousands of occupants OF
the galleries.
1t was a grand and glorious demonstra-
ton. and one that marked the harmonious
purpose of the American people in the
support of the Government.
Mr.. Bromwell shouted: Three cheers
| for Mckinley and they were given with
a will. Then there were three cheers
for the army and navy; three cheers for
the united country. three cheers for
! Speaker Reed and lastly three cheers
for Joe Wheeler.
! Then the crowd sang the Star Spangled
Banner and after three cheers for Schley
| nearly all the members suddenly drew
! out flags from their coats and amid
waving and shouting. sang "Amer.ca'
| and Three Cheers for the Red. White
| and Blue" and Home Again.
The times., 1898-07-09

There is a questionable London story
at large to the effect that Germany in
tends TO seize one of the Philippine ISL
ands. and that the particular one will be
selected when Prince Henry reaches Ma
Mia Nothing of the kind is at all pos
sible, except upon the assumption that
the German government has decided to
go to war with the United States Forci-
Bile occupation of any part of our terri
tory in the East. or elsewhere. could re-
suit in nothing else.
The times., 1898-07-09

have been neglected is a poor compli-
ment to a branch of the public service
to which we owe the victories of Manila
and Santiago. and many deeds of ind :
vidual heroism. The navy should
promptly have the relief asked for in
the proposed act, or Congress should
say that 1t is not to have 1t.
While desiring to accord praise for
the good things that have been accom-
plished, we must also express deep re-
gret that so many Democrats. acting
Individually. however. and happily not
representing the national organization.
have been found in active opposition
to Hawaiian annexation inimioal to our
retention of the Philippine, Ladrone,
and other islands. captured or to be
captured from Spain, and to the idea
of American expansion and CONNIE rcial
growth generally. In assuming such
position. these representative men have
ignored and denounced the traditions
and faith of a progressive party. re-
sponsible for the acquisition CT all our
territory, except Alaska. outside the
confines of the thirteen original States.
They will repent their course in time.
because it is not in accordance with
the patriotic sentiment of the Demo-
cratic masses, a fact which they WI
learn to their political sorrow before
another year has rolled around.
Aside from the annoyance produced
by unfaithfulness to the principles and
expansive policy of the fathers, on the
part of the alleged Democrats referred
to, we have no particular feeling of dis
appointment in connection with the
latest session of Congress, If some
things that ought to have been done.
have been left unaccomplished, much
has been achieved that will tend to the
prosperity. the honor, and the glory of
| the nation and its flag
The times., 1898-07-09

1t is reported that our fleet is to be
supplied with smokeless powder within
month. Just now it is more vitality
necessary that it should be issued to the
army. A great many lives would have
been saved if the troops in front of San
tiago had been provided with it. The
Spaniards in the bush could not be locat-
ed because their smokeless powder gave
no clue to their presence. while every
shot fired by our boys with obsolete black
powder disclosed their location and made
them an easy mark for the enemy.
The times., 1898-07-09

They are both brave both able. They both
did their whole duty. Why single out for
praise at the expense Of the other?-New York
Times.
Because Schley won the battle and
Sampson wasn't there. For the same
reason, o learned Theban. that we give
the credit for Appomattox to Grant and
not to George B. Mcclellan.
The times., 1898-07-09
Profnne senator HnwIey.

From the Hartford Courant)
Only the God who made elephants knows"
said the mahout. vh6n asked what the angry
four footed sahib would do II he broke loose.
VIII Santiago De Cuba surrender now, and e.
cape the horrors Of bonbardment? Only the
God who made SpaniaTds knows.
The times., 1898-07-09
Different Views.

(From the Chicago News.)
Mrs wederly-Young Singleton is Just crazy
to get married
MIR. Wederly-Yes; he certainly must be.
The times., 1898-07-09
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

THE TIMES. in all its editions. Morning, Even
ing and Sunday will be mailed TO address
Tor FIFTY CENTS per month. Addresses changed
as often Is desired.
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preach at % Day building at 1915. S. s.

There will be a meeting held in the
Second Advent Church at O'Clock sun
day afternoon for the studying of the
prophetic periods of Daniel Y, II, y.
showing their probable ending in 1893. All
interested are invited.
Odd Fellows Home-Preaching by Rev.
G. e. Sanderson 8. Public invited
Seventh Day Advent Church--S. S. 10.
Gospel meeting ll.50 Room D. Day
building.
AT the Washburn Home for Aged Wom-
en-, 1888 Main Street-Service . conducted
by the deacons of Old South Church.
First Church Of Christ Scientist, 6.
A. r. Han, 80 Pearl street--Lcsson ser
mon 1915; subject Sacrament" lesson
text, Romans xii, 49, 9-12, IA, 1921.
Reform Club meeting in Curtis Han.
Pearl street entrance. 100. No-llcense
speeches; Reform Club Orchestra, Lu-
ellie Boyd leader; congregational sing
ing cordial greeting to all
Christian and Missionary Alliance. at
w. G. 7. z. Hall. Pearl strcet-Preaehing
by Rev. G. l.. I&ibbe 8.
Second Advent Church Chandler street
William A. Burch. pastor. Prayer
meeting 8 IS. Preaching 1890 and BY
Elder r. L. Piper secretary home and
foreign missions s. S. u. Young peo-
Pies meeting 5.45.
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SUNDAY SERVICES.

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Business bringing advertisements.
myers and trade circulars. written TX
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street. W III
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Q "a q TN G0 W
Bears B. the ~ The u1d You Have Always Bought
Sippatpva - IN > asg-sEuaEaaHszaaznAal .
Of &e<zIZzZE1x
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First-Almon Gunnison, D. D, pastor.
will preach at 1926 on our missions" S.
>. II. Kindergarten 103O. Young peo-
pies meeting s.
All Souls Norwood and Woodland
streets - NJ. I'll. Harris, D. D., pastor.
Morning service 1870; theme, Personal
discomfort" S. s. Il. Jr. and Sr Y. p.
g. L. and 6. Full vesper service with
address s. Kindergarten 1899
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OTEIER sERYIcEs

Church of Christ Disciples. S29 Main
mems meeting. 1890. sermon. THE wick
cd husbandmen." 5.45, Christian Hndeav-
or. !, union temperance service at Pied
mont Church.
United Presbyterian Church, Arcanum
Hall, jG6 Main street-Services by Pa 10r.
Robert Hughes y. d. Morning, "'Fhe
churcn Of the Living God. Evening, THE
The Tabernacle 20. Is, prayer meeting
1879, preaching. - Bible school 386
Bible reading. Z, eVangelistic service
Worcester Association of Spiritualists
G. A. r. Hall 30 Pearl street-Iectures >
and 2 by Mr.. p. w. Wallis Of 8Ianches-
ter. England. Afternoon subject. "SDir-
After death what?"
New Church Rev A. F. Frost will
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METHODIST

Laurel Street-Harvey H Paine. pastor.
At 1870 the pastor will preach S. S. l2.
Juniors 3. Epworth League 6. Gospel
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Trinity-George W. King Phi. D., pas
tor. Preaching 1870; subject. Love "
Temperance meeting T. Mrs. Stevenson,
MASSACHUSETTS, state president w. G. T.
u will spaak
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Pngrim-Dr Lewis. pastor. Brother
hood prayer meeting 10. Preaching 10. 50
on The temptation Of Christ" s. s. L.
G. e. SIS, Preaching 80 on The mate
rails of the building" being the third in
the course TO young men on 1.-THE temple
of oh arn >,
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Cenn{{ral-Deniel Merrima9p .; D, and 2.
1880. $. S. Z. Evening service 7. Y p.
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South-T. Richard Peede, pastor 10 so.
preaching. II, S. s. $50, Jr. G. p. 5.45.
Y. p. 8. 9. e. Z peoples praise service.
Adams Square, S. Holmes. D. D..
pastor. Services TO-. IS and T. S. S. 12.
Welcome.
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Buy your Sewing Machines % us
and save the middlemen's commits
sions. Five years written guaran-
tee with every machine Ask TO
see the Machine we are selling for
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Hope-E W. Phillips, pastor. Worship
10. 10; sermon, "The waste Of affection"
8. S. 1215. J. c. Il. 1. c. L. G. Gospel
service =
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BAPTIST.

Main Street-Preaching by the pastor,
I. 3. Thomas, go and 7. S. S. z. Y.
p. S. c. f. 6. Chinese class 7.45.
Greendale - Guy E. Wheeler pastor.
Preaching by the pastor 1890. Bible
school IL. Deaf mute class g. Jr c. E.
4. Union temperance meeting I.
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First, Salem squares. B. Meeser, pas
tor. TO- mems prayer meeting. 80 Wor-
ship with preaching by the pastor; topic,
The glorliicatier of humility" first Ad-
vent sermon. T. union temperance service
with Grace NJ. e. Church. S. S. u.
kindergarten 1879 and -. in the vestry.
Christian EndeaYor G IS
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CONGREGATIONAL.

! Notwithstanding McCunagh, D. D..
! pastor. Preaching 1890 by the pastor. 4
union Temperance meeting at Union
/ Church. 1889, kindergarten in ladies'
( 5. Immediately after the morning service.
! Covenant-Pastor j, r. HurlbUt. 10. IS,
preaching; topic Two r. $. >. g.
union missionary meeting topic, Chi
| ma"
Lake View-Public worship and sermon
! by the pastor. John IL Matthews, 10 IS
| Bible school II. II. Endeavor 4. Sr. G.
Il. $40. Union temperance meeting 45i
address by Mr.. c. w. Burns of Boston,
Old South-A. 2. Conrad, D. D, pastor.
Preaching by the pastor 1880; theme;
"GhrlStianity,s unanswerable argument.
Z 80 the Old South and Main Street Bap-
list churches will unite In g no-license
TSS Gn Addresses p 9y Rex Ton Leo B 8iiie
school kindergarten 1870: Bible school
| y. First and Second Endeavor Societies
6.l5 Open pews in the evening. Every
body welcome
Emmanuel r. George S. Dodge pastor
| 10 30, sermon by the pastor. y 10, Bible
LIS, gospel temperance service, Y. P. 5.
c. z. in charge.
Bethany-A. G. Todd, pastor. Preach
| ing 1870: S. S. T.. Jr. c. Z. 4. Evening
| service Z.
Union-John Z. futile, pastor. 1880,
| public worship with sermon, The church
its worship y, Bible school. 4, .Jr. e.
| lie worship; a union temperance service,
! the Pleasant Street Baptist and Plymouth
Churches Joining; special subject Ii
Bradbury and DR.. McCullagh.
Hope-E W. Phillips, pastor. Worship
| 10. 10; sermon, The waste Of affection.
8. S 12.15. j. c. Il. 1. c. L. G. Gospel
| service :.
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French. Beacon street-A. St James,
pastor. Preaching 10 30 and G. S. S 70.
Oak Hill, Orient Streets. S. 3. Young
peoples meeting $50. Preaching Z 80
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Emmanuel - George S. Dodge pastor
| 10 30, sermon by the pastor. y Is, Bible
| school. s. Jr. G., r. G. Y. p. S. G.. Il.
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Piedmont 49, Dr.. Willard Scott, pastor
Preaching by the pastor 1870. No-license
mass meeting 7.S0 by Church OF Christ.
Second Advent and Piedmont Churches.
with addresses by Rev. Roland A. Mich
OILS and Rev. William A. Burch. s S. Il.
4
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-02

SPAIN last Monday, signed the documents presented by the United
States commissioners Felinqushng her cams to The PHILIPPINES, Guam and
Porto Rico, thereby closing the last act Of the Spansh-American drama.
What will be done with the Islands we are unable to say but through force
of circumstances, the inherent greed Of man, we believe they viii -be an
nexed to the Uuited States The war with Spain was waged for humanty,s
sake, notconquest-and whenthe American congress orlsc commissioners, on
.theislaud realize the time is ripe, when they see that the race for whose life
this war was waged, are capable Of governing themselves, then their choice
should be installed into ONCE and the reins Of the government placed ia
their hands. They, and not we, should determine the annexation theory.
II they propose it and we see 1t will not affect our interests Amer
lean prestige, entanging us with foreign dipomacy-then we might con-
slider IT, But the freeing from the Spanish yoke the marvellous achieve
.ments Of ouramy and navy aud the delivering Of these islands to the people
to whom they rightly belong should avenge the lives Of our Inflated sailors
and repay us for the outlay made
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-02
VOICE From SANTIAGO.


& t N' '' NH' Nf' AN'NAgA3f idl t"HAdEJ NC NUIL
Nov. G. 1898.
10 THE EDroH OF THE COMMONWEALTH:
My L~erSir-Ihaye recently received large number of letters from
friends throughout the state asking if l would be a candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for governor at the coming state election in 1899. And
as my time scomDetely taken up with the exacting cares and responsible
ties of my present trying position that cannot possibly answer them ALL /
take this method, through the medium Of your excellent paper, Of replying.
In the outset will say that it has been my ambition for years to serve nv
state in the capacity ofcher executive, and should the democratic marty.
whose principles honor and whose interests have ever served faithfully
since / have been old enough to vote, see fit to honor me with tile trust /
shall accept As to my platform Of principles and my capacity to perform
the functions of the office, the people OF Mississippi are familiar with the
former and must judge Of the latter My public career-the part have
taken IN the affairs Of the state for the past decade, and my private life IS
an open book TO (which 1 invite the closest scrutiny Of every suraglst within
the borders Of the state. In all matters 1 have done the best ] could under
the circumstances looking always TO the honor and prosperity Of Mlssis-
sppL In every campaign since l have reached mauhood's estate I have
with aacrty, contributed my mite Of talent, labor and money. When Or
where my service was needed it mas been rendered regardless Of nv private
interest. l can truthfuly say that no draft or demand has ever been made
upon my time or talent by the democracy that has not been most cheerfuly
.honored. And 10 reply TO those who would have me leave my post here
and look after my political interest," " 1 want to assure them that they mis-.
understand me, l Joined the army because 1 believed it To be my duty TO
DO so did u over the fearful protest OF a loving wife and five sweet little
children. Idldtt fully conscious Of the sacrifice which / was making-the
peris to be encountered and the hardshfps to be endured. believed then.
the prestige Of my country we're involved and there was nothing left for me
to do but to go. And 1 came and shall stand at my post, 1 shall defend
the stars and stripes as long as there is an armed enemy, and when my SER.
vices are no longer needed shall return to my home If after the people
hear me they shall conclude that 1 am worthy OF their suffrage 1 shall con.
slider myself Fortunate, II they see fit to call another In the future, as in
the past l shall bow gracefully to their mandate. But, in the meantime.
I shall remain here looking after my sick men, many Of whom are in a very
and preparing to devote attention to the common enemy should he not be
sa~tsdedGwJh what he has arsadyrecelyed.
Cordially and sincerely,
JAS, K. VARDAMAN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-02

We infer from the last sentence
quoted that our remarkable governor
has been %"falllng from grace" again.
When he spoke here he said that he
did not care for our criticisms, as they
seemed to amuse Us and did not hurt
him. He even declared that he
would do us a favor II he could; vet
now We find him away down on the
gulf coast saying that our criticisms
Of his administration were due to sor.
did considerations, and nos to a de-
sire to amuse ourself, We are tempted
TO regard this as an u%nfriendly act on
the part Of his eXcelIency but we will
freely forgive him that, aud some
thing more To put us in affair way to
secure q share Of that 81, 900 he speaks
of, for We Solemnly declare that of
our share 10 that money olive are en-
Titled TO q sharel has been stopped
on It's way, and that we have not re-
celved a cent OF IL.
Yet We have our m~isgiyings about
that yarn, We suspect IL is a crea-
ture Of Auscs Imagination, and had
Its birth in the inability Of our re-
markable governor to understand
that a person might perform a dlSa-
g@rccS5lc political duty 10 his readers
aud tho state without being paid for
Il. That lisa sort Of patriotism which
our remarkable chief magistrate is
unable to comprehend Carthage
nian.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-02
Friday, Dec ?, 1898,
ANsE AT BILOXI

From the Biloxi Review we repro
duce a portion Of the report Of a
speech made AZ that place last week
by our remarkable governor. After
making his usual free silver talk he
turned his attention TO the critics Of
his remarkable administration, and
the Review thus reports the outline
OF his remarks:
''He charged the Illinois Central
railroad With having been the lnsti-
gator Of the attacks upon him and all
because be had directed the legisla-
ture 10 look into the matter Of the
Company's taxes. 10 must not be for
gotten that oil along here the dema-
gugue was planted In The Oft told
story Of his lowly heritage and per.
sOnal poverty aud love for the COM
NOR people, Tor which he was being
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-02

The war against Spain, to save the starving Cubans was advocated by
bis pen as editor and when the proud old state Of Mississippi be saw could
not raise her quota from the young men, he enlisted as a private with the
Ben Humphreys Rifles Of This place and went to the front The unSind
treatment lie received from the hands Of Gov McLaurin, if he bad not been
10 earnest, would have allowed him to return home; but the patriotic speech
he made the company who rendered HIM tie position showed the uuenes5
Of heart Of this noble Mtssisappian; and Offering his services 70 the United
States Government to brave not only bullets, but disease, he was given a
eptjuCy In the Fifth Immune Regiment and today is in the fever stricken
land Of Cuba upholding the states honor aud our countrys flag. From all
sourcoso Of information we get from there brings news Of his popularity and
promotion.
Mississippi cannot place the cloak Of governor upon a more worthy son
than Mr. Yardaman. As 70 his executive ability, ask any member OF the
legislature, Of which he was speaker, and to a man they will tell yu he has
few equals and no supehors
Fearless in the announcement OF wrong or the tncompetency OF state or
county officials he has brought this opposition against him; but we defy
any Of them to bring upODe charge but what he had grounds to make It,
Asa Msissippian, a democrat and an advocate Of silver, he asks for your
suffrage and when his services are no longer needed 10 Cuba, he will return
and tell the people his position on all matters concerning the state and It's
Interests There are already out and mentioned for this high position
several prominent aud distinguished MisSippans, but If ability and
X, Vardaman rises above all, and should be first in the hearts of his people.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-02
JAS, X. vARDAMAN.

THE Lexington Advertiser another conservative free silver paper ex
presses its sentiments on the governor We invite Editor Henrys attention to
the article that he may see how Others view the great democrat Of Mississippi
Governor McLouin is trying to forestal public opinion by carrying on
his canvass for the United States senate before the other aspiants deem it time
to open the canvasa Heis seeking courts and other places where people meet
for noncommittal purposes in efforts to boost his political prospects If his
record and claims for support are good, he ought to wait until the campaign is
open when Joint discussion can lie had between him and his competitions Asst
Nhe seems Go be travelling the circuits and meetings and leaving the discharge
OF his official duties to his private secretary. The governors supposed to have
oversight Of the management and expenditures Of the various state institutions
besides many other duties which cannot he attended to by proxy nor while heds
away from the capitol
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-02

Don't pay attention to what You hear about Leaore comfy going against
Naruaman' tmay DO 50 bnt when the ball opens H will take the hardest work
to accomplish it, his opponents have ever experienced. yariaman baq nanv
friends here who are saying nothing but waiting for the bali to open. Saw It
u"esg go against him there are others a majority in the state will 20 the other
waE And we make the prediction that ia the convention or primary var7a.
man will be either the representative Of democracy or Tia last candidate III q
cast