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The Grenada sentinel., 1898-12-24
A SPURIOUS CLAIA.

The self complacency which New
England invariably exhibits, when the
occasion presents itself Is, fairly illus
trated ia the remarks OF . Boston en.
thusiast, who shared in the cordial re-
ception at Atlanta accorded to Presi-
dent Mckinley. In utter disregard Of
the truth Of history, he observed that
Plymouth Rock stood for the earliest
planting Of free Government In Ameri'
ca. These down casters never fail, on
any occasion to lug in the tiresome re-
frain of the landing Of the Pilgrims In
Massachusetts. They arrogate to
themselves the claim Of having been
the tirsts TO plant iu the American
wild, the standard Of civil and relig-
ious liberty. This claim is false.
Fifteen years before the Mayao~er
with the Pilgrims fathers landed at
Plymouth, tho English cavaliers had
already established a free common
wealth on the banks OF the St James
river, and gave it The name Of Virginia
in honor Of their virgin queen Eliza
beth. That colony contributed to the
nation, its Washington, Henry, Jsffer'
son its Lees and Masons. Walter
Raleigh had unfurled tho English
standard on the soil Of North Carolina
and consecrated it to the glory Of the
motherland.
The idle boast Of the descendant Of
the Massachusetts Pilgrims, that they
uufurled the banner Of religious liberty
oa American soil as just as precious
fgment of imagination. The puritans
prescribed every form Of worship, ex-
cept that which they ordained. Roger
Williams, that stern old Baptist, was
and banished, when he took
refuge the in solitude OF u desolate
beach washed by Narragansett Bay and
named it Providence. The history OF
the Massachusetts Pilgrim is an almost
unbroken record Of religious perse-
cution and narrow statecraft. But,
the infusion OF new blood Is fast chang
Ing the character Of the people Of that
State and the few remaining vestiges
Of an intolerant domination are .fast
e.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-12-24

A station Of some consequence on
the road to New Orleans ia named
Maringuin, which translated into our
vernacular means mosquito. When
the sbony-hued brakeman announces
the station he twists the jaw-breaking
name into something like Marsenqueen
rolling the vowels from his mouth %
II they we're to be spit out with the
juice Of his tobacco quid. Passengers
are often at a loss to make out the
name he blurts out In q high alto voice,
until the stores bring TO view the name
Of Msringuin.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-12-24

Those are brave words that Queen
Victoria few days ago. uttered TO one
OF her maids OF honor. In descanting
upon the progress of the nation over
which she sways the scepter, she point
ed with pride to the labors OF men in
their peaceful calling; In the mines and
.quarries, on the seas;in the furnaces and
iron works; building railways and lay
irg submarine and other cables; ex-
ploring eand planting new colonies.
All OF those labors are as arduous as
those OF a soldier, she declared, and
they call out stronger and more en-
during qualities.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-12-24

Ifthere Is anything more painful than
to see little children, hardly able to talk
so as to be understood, doing society, we
would like TO know what 1t 10. We
are not one Of those who believe that
children should be kept in the back
ground; on the contrary we believe
that they should be given all the
pleasure that the parent 10 able to af'
ford, but 1t seems to us that these little
ones should have such joys as are
adapted to their tender years and not
be pushed out to encounter the vaini-
ties aud disappointments Of empty forms
ere the LULLABY songs Of their mothers
have ceased to ring In their ears
How seldom do we see q real child, a
genuine girl or boy! They are all
young gentleman and young ladies. Al
sixteen they are out, and perhaps have
been out for several years; at twenty
they have grown old. We are stead
fast believer in progress, but We do not
believe In the crucifixlon OF our boys
and girls; we do not believe that our
young people should be too soon made
old. Young people, remain young just
as long as you can, for the time will
come soon enough for you to put away
childish things, to belt on the armor Of
maturity and do battle with an un-
sympathetic world" Gather strength
In both mind and body before you
make the plunge, then will you be the
better able to withstand the shock and
disappointments Of life aud bear your
part bravely 80 when the end comes
you can say with good conscience II
have kept mine integrity"
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-12-24

In carefully prepared article, the
Winona Times presents the name OF
Hon. Walter Trotter as a candidate for
Attorney General Of this State. Mr..
Trotter is an able and distinguished
lawyer and worthy citizen, whose nomi-
nation by the Democratic party would
be most acceptable and guarantee OF
efficient service.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-12-24

Many little incidents in life, that ap-
pear tritling have a grave significance
attached to them. This was demon
strated in a German court, which
ruled that it is contempt OF court "
appear before the bench in cycling ,os-
tune
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-12-24

The feeling expressed by many ex
Confederate soldiers regarding the
proposal to pension those who adhered
to the Lost Cause is averse to 1t. AS
far as their views can be ascertained,
the Johnnies say, they did not enlist
for the sake Of pelf and are not inclin-
ed to be classified among the Nations
dependants.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-12-24

A famous leader Of fashion expresses
the belief that women Of the coming
century will choose their gowns with
a more intellectual appreciation OF
what is expressed in brown and grey
and black and blue, the last Of which
color, poets and artists have declared
to be the most beautiful thing in the
world.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-12-24

The question has often been asked
regarding Dewey's political aftinities.
The New Orleans Times.Democrat
4ouches for the fact, that the gallant
tar is at iron-clad Democrat.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-12-24

Staple, and fancy groceries, canned
goods linked candy, fancy and stick
candy fruits, country produce and every
thing possible In the fancy and staple
groceries. :KIMBRoUGH h PERRY.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-12-24

Hobson is in hard lines among those
Chicago females. one hundred and
sixLy~three Of whom on a recent oc
caslon, slobbered over him with kisses.
Any man who can stomach the femi.
nine beauty Of the Windy City can
withstand the fury of a cyclone. Now
if there be any fair looking damsels Of
that big town of pork dealers who
banker after osculatory favors, they
might come to Grenada, whero u lot Of
comely fellows would favor them, al
though it might be as hard on them, as
perhaps it is to Hobson.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-12-24

The Woodville Republican, publish
ed at the home OF Lieutenant Governor
Jones. reproduces a handsome editorial
tender Of support of that gentleman for
governor, from the Hazlehurst Courier,
and says that Colonel Jones has not
authorized anyone to name him for
governor, but that he may do so at an
early day, ,and that such unsolicited and
unqualified Endorsement as that given
him by the Courier are highly graft
fng to Colonel Jones' frie nds, as they
must also be to him.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-12-24

The most complete and up to date
stock Of groceries in Grenada is kept
by KIMBRoUGH l. PERRY
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
SHORT NEWS STORIES.

| bENWooD, W Va.--Thc strike OF m, on,
ploycs of the steel and iron works ended baro
WIN settlement which employees oonsiaer
lNDlANAPoLIS-Th State uoppIla, 90,
vthtlon named State ticket three Netiona
..onlllitteemen and adopted platform arainst
to- ' s;, anu tovernment by Injunction and FOR
iFce SILVER nj the ratio OF i6 10 l.
FREDERICKSBURG va-Tbe ,sr.dor,cu.
nnrE ana adjacent hattefelds Memorial PARK
association has been organized here
,NuhfoLk Na,-Indee Robert Whiting n,
me sees.al court. Eastern district appointed
% resident Grant In 1874. has forwarded his
resignation TO President Mekinley
ilATTlESBURG.M ss.--I.om Shows wos cxo.
y ,uiu mere Tor the murder OF Harriet Murray.
, a,'s heek was broken by the drop and he was
~. need denh IN twelve minutes. When
Wv sherlH announced TO him that his time
hah come, the condemned appeared 10 no nj
mcst dead from fright
RICHMOND. vn,--Thc Virginia State pank.
e eu association Is In annual session ana
hene but two negative votes.
DAYTON ohio--In the tran shoot bore ho-
tween koila o. liclkcs OF this city and c. "
bodd OF Iowa for the cast iron medal and Tho
shs'npionship, Heikes won by score OF ei
BIRMINGHAM, Ala REPRESENTATIVES, ~,
several big iron companies held their third
meeting since February To discuss the condt.
ton OF the Iron situation. An official an
hotncnment was given out 10 the effect that
nll furnaces would cooperate with each other
~ avoiding reckless competition In obtnininy
tho best market prices that the competition
OF the Northern furnaces would permit
WiLKEsBARRE, Pain the trial OF Sherin
Martin. testimony Tor the defense is now be-
tng introduced.
NEW YoRk--Socmn high mass for the re-
pose o, the souls OF the sailors of The Maius
was held az ST. James cathedral The cnur,l,
Wa hilcd. many relatives and friends or the
uead sailors being among the number.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
THE SENATE DID WE'LL.
PASSED A BILL PROVIDING FOR
TWO ARTILLERY REGIMENTS.
The Coast Defense Guns to he Man
ned by Them-oniy Four Mega
tive Votes Cast.

Washington, February 22--As soon a.
the reading of the historic farewell ad-
dress OF Washington was concluded by
| Mr.. Lodge of Massachusetts in the SEN
ate today, Mr. sawley Comm, chairman
OF the military affairs committee. called
for the bill providing for the enlistment OF
two additional regiments of artillery for
services i'll maintaining the heavy coast
defense batteries which congress has pro-
Nided during the past two years.
Mr. Bate tTenn) objected to the bill.
because il tended to Increase the army 10
which he said he was unalterably opposed.
He thought there were enough troops al
ready under enlistment to man all the
guns now being provided by the govern
ment He argued that it would be better
10 assign infantry regiments TO the man.
ming OF those guns than to put them in
charge OF raw recruits,
In reply Mr.. Hawley pointed out thai
the strength of the army was decreasing
In proportion to the population of In,
country. Congress had made large ap
Preparations for great guns, for forts and
coast defense stations. or these guns 1879
were guns OF large calibre and delicatS
mechanism. To them must be added 236
rifled steel mortars already placed or soon
10 be placed in the coast defense sta
lions,
In order that these guns may be prop
erly handled, body OF trained artillery
men is necessary. Each OF these great
war engines requires to handle II as
much skill as II requires to run n loco.
motive or an ordinary river steamer. The
war department estimates that the 1000
men which This bill calls for would be nee.
essary TO properly man these guns.
Mr. Cockrell MOI said he was opposed
20 an increase IN the infantry or cavalry
arms OF the service, but In case the coun-
Try Was confronted by serious condition
ne regarded II as nscessary that the guns
provided by the government should no
properly cared for and manned. For tha,
reason he would consent as n member N
have the bin fayorably reported.
The bill was then passed 20 IN
The negative votes were cast by Msssr,
Bate tTenn,), Clay (Ga), Chiffon (Texss,
aud Vest (Mo.)
Mr.. Morgan (Ala) secured the adont,o,
OF the following resolution:
That the committee on naval aff,,r. 4.
instructed to inquire whether man NJ
war equal 70 any warship in the world IN
DC named the George Washington can be
punt armed and commanded with n COW
nl-slnned crew within a period OF tweiy.
months BY the use OF the facilities of ~
snip yards, machine shopA mines npa ~
ssss IN The United States, wherever IA |
same are found. and the committee 49,
otherwise. W oiii or
me resolution was adopted.
auout $50 p. m the senate went tr.n
sonwas session, and at D. m. adj |
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
THE SOUTH IS READY.
Prepared TO Act for the upboIdir~ q.
American Honor.

New York, February 22,--At the annual
q ssuI OF the Southern society. senator
lindsay OF Kentucky. in the course Of his
speech, referred to the De LONE eniso,e
and the Maine disaster. op'so"0
j. trust said he. that American honor
IN the present emergency will be saved
without having recourse TO forcs M
southern People sympathize with the SUI is
,srlns patriots in Cuba, but have STAYED
. ans,r hands and said TO The administration
soiSe me great problem, =
IN conclusion he said: For thirty vaa,s
eae SOUTH has consented TO accept n see
, onpary place in the government Of this
country, but the time has come when the
south must assert itself for the nrasar, sa7
non OF Americanism, in which the North
sonA % be last The time, too, has
nous , wnen the South must also assert
ISL a,,s Wi,nin The council chamber. as II IA
always done that the dignity Of ii this nas
y must DC maintained, ana il no III,
:, 20 sr,ns is sounded from nowhere viii The
~ South. /" $500 tn~n from
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23

with the wrecks or empires and OF nations.
applause lie could deny, he said, that
the acquisition OF foreign territory had
added to the prosperity OF nations, but
history shows It to have been ultimately
n source OF weakness, Cupldity bred OPP
position; IT. piled up taxes, IL stirred ui
strife. IL shed human blood; 1t was the frs,
step toward ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Let the ma
tons OF tho old world pursue this policy
| OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 10 their hearts con-
tent; lot them saddle their people with
debt, equip armies and navies and shed
| oceans OF blood, Let England boast. " she
pleases, that the sun never sets upon her
territory. But let us remember II never
goes down upon the misery her policy has
created. Her people starve in India. Let
wars and rumors of war bring anxiety to
the face OF her colonists, but let the flower
of her colonies which broke away from her
domination 100 years ago and which. bv
pursuing the opposite policy, has out
stripped her. continue TO stand as an ex-
ample to the civilized world. While others
seek war and its horrors let us sootha our
people with enduring peace.
Peace bath her Victories no loss re,
howned than war" We are IN the infancy
OF our resources, the morning OF our ma
terial Improvement. We Will be wise to
develop our country. The internal reforms
present field broad enough to enlist our
beat efforts. the puriiication OF the ballot,
the crushing Of the rings and trusts which
have plupderod our people without stint,
restriction OF immigration. tho establish
nent OF a fixed and stable standard of
value and the reform OF our banking laws
afford work for us TO do. Let ia not b.
known and cxocrated for the "boastIng
sbnllies OF tho Western hemisphere" Our
country Is all powerful The world con-
cedcs our strength.
While am proud OF our navy" cou-
tinued MI Johnson. impressiyely, II some
times think that the powerful battlashlps
we have built has bred feeling OF in
tolerance and lnsolence II Is not more true
tnnt a plsthoric treasury breeds public
plumber than that well equipped army
and navy rashly leads TO friction and war.
Let our action insure peace rather than
provoke war. tApplause.) While II may
seem these remarks are premature and that
! have taken too firm grip on the fore
lock OF time It Is my purpose to sound the
alarm that the house and country may
understand the character of the proposition
pending In the senate. My information 10
that tho treaty will fail and will be sun
planted by a joint resolution proyidiny for
annexation. do not doubt its passage by
the senate aud that II VIII come here III
the senate rails to do Its duty let us exer-
else our high prerogative and send Il TO Its
doom trust to God Il viii not be a party
measure. With exalted patriotism and de-
itberate counsels and conclusion worthy
OF this house and country we should erect
Q safeguard Tor the future. II We turn from
this temptation now and adhere to tho
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
THE DAY IN WASHINGTON.
Signing Of the Wreckina Contract
Only Important Event.
ALARMING kUMOR N CIRCULATION.
II 4. 60 the Erect That Miles ordered
Troops 10 lie ON the Alert, but
II IL Officially Denied.

Washington. February 22.-All the gov
. eminent departments we're closed in Wash
ington today save the navy department
where few or the officials assembled ts
receive any dispatches that might arrive
and TO close the contract with the wreckerf
for the recovery OF effects on the Maine,
and the vessel herself. il that be practical
Bile. The signing OF the wrecklng contraci
was the most important event OF the day
and. this concluded, the officials closed VI
shop and went home to enjoy a respite from
i the rush OF the past week.
! Captain Sigsbce was heard from in a
dispatch. which indicates that close atten-
ton viii be given 10 the coal bunkers by
| the naval court Of inquiry ut Havana. Of
| ficials unquestionably have been for come
| time preparing for any emergency that NAV
arise, but appearances ut the department
To-Day would Indicate that many necessary
orders have already been given and the
situation was not one calling Tor Immediate
| activity at Washington,
The Castine and Cincinnati, In accordance
with orders made known some time ago
by the Associated Press. are far north and
at Norfolk the Monitor Terror has been
ordered to be in readiness and may be sent
10 New YORK later.
The senate passed bill to add two artil-
lery regiments to the strength OF the army.
This measure has been urged for many
months by officials of the war department,
who foresaw that while CONGRESS of late
years had taken measures for the protec-
ton OF our coasts by considerable appro-
priations for extensive works and great
guns, 1t has not provided the men neces-
sary to operate these engines OF war. Should
the house pass the bill IL will enable the
department 10 carry out plans 1t has long
had in view Criticisms lately passed on
the state OF the army and our fortihca-
tions had caused activity In military mat
tiers and to some extent this is responsible
for reports from various quarters of move
ments at army posts.
A report was circulated that General
Miles as commander OF the army. had
issued additional orders for troops at all
forts to be on the alert and ready for inn
mediate action, but this was promptly de-
MED by the generals chief OF staff. Moth
ing whatever of sensational character oc-
CURED in Washington and on the whole
the day was free of rumors hv comparison
with its Immediate predecessors than for
the past week or more.
Washington February 22.--Colonel Gil
more. General Miles chief of staff, today
authortatisely denied the report sent out
from Washington that second order had
been sent out to the department of the
East that all ports should be on alert and
prepared for immediate action.
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RELIEVING THE
Many Succored Who Non
wise Have rerislsf,|
GENEROUS AMERICANS ARE I
Unfortnnatcs Furnished y
Necessities OF Life--Laais,
Ing Night and Day

New York. February PA i
been received by the central ca
committee from the chairman u
General Lee at Havana for tie =
assisting in the distribution d 4
by the United States. The 4.
states that the supplies are ~
according to the necessities ";
committees composed OF trlstsa
competent individuals. These 81
establish bureaus where the su61
roll, and the committees male
Investigations In their cases, NJ
ing applicant receives a tag viii
Der as a means of identification Il
tribution of clothes and food, u
ours once a week.
1t is announced that Genenl.
awaiting himself OF the expedleoka
of the Red Cross sent TO HaySsa
department. and is gradually tsrI
to Miss Barton the matter Of "a
throughout the island. :I4s
There are said to be thou81n11i
dren in the streets or gathered
wretched dens. or so-called hosgB
all the states of suffering that al
from hunger, malaria and I'm
shall attempt no Discriminate.
seen the worst of the great galhefl
jointly with General Lee hAw
that a hospital shall be opened /
We have examined buildings TX 4
pose. and decided on one which
commence to fit UP at once. ]
General Blanco in order to aecgTt
to furnish what is needed for "
tude."
The committee thanks the 4
people for their generous donatsa
tells them that their contribuatI
reached many who. had II ~ \
their timely aid, would be nov =
bnrioJ 1ft... i.I'74ai ,.a
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right twenty Ave years of peace and pros
pefity WIN vindicate our patriotism and
posterity Will bless our memories. Let us
have the moral courage to say mo- to a
p9licy which will lead God alone Knows
where
conclusions OF Mr. Johnson's speech was
one OF the greatest and NEST spontaneous
Witnessed In this congress- Many OF the re-
puniicans Joined In It. Members thronged
ABOUT the Indiana member when he took
ms seat and warmly congratulated him.
Tne remainder Of the day was entirely
consumed with speeches. At o'clock the
house adjourned 49,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
SENATE IS GROWING RESTLESS
Morgan Tells Of Horrors Nov Pre-
vsiIina 10 Cuba.
sssssssssesssss

Warrington, February 22.--Cuoa
usurped the place OF Hawaii in the
executive considerations Of the sem
ate today, and wss for an hour under
consideration. The proceedings were
very Interesting. IN presenting some
documents Senator Morgan said Mr..
Koop was capitalist who had but re-
Gently returned from Cuba after
4 most exhaustive exploration OF the is
land. Senator Morgan laid consider
able stress upon the choice OF the doc
ument which resulted from stem
ogrsphic report OF the interview be-
tween Senator Morgan and Mr.. Koop.
The document consisted OF questions
by Senator Morgan and replies by Mr..
Koop
b The latter said he had been In thir-
I ty- four provinces and had spent more
or less time In the prosecution OF hts
Inquiries, and In no place outside of
Havana was an effort made to take
care OF the recommendation. and he de-
c!arod that the people were dying in
great numbers in all places In which
they had been collected together by
the Spanish authorities both as a re-
suit of the cruelty OF the Spanish
troops and for the lack OF food. He
declared there was no evidence In the
provinces OF more liberal treatment
OF Fhc unfortunate people under the
administration of General Blanco than
there had been under the Weyler re-
gime. and said that the people in gem
raj were in Just as deplorable con-
tiition now as they had been before the
Change. In no case were the recon-
centrados allowed to go outside the
military posts to collect food. and
while there was some effort in certain
instances to grow crops In the ilnme- I
diate vicinity of the garrisons. these
crops did not extend more than 500 ,
yards from the forts. He added that
if the people were allowed TO get out
they could get enough to eat to keep
body aud soul together. but whenever
small children attempted to go outside
OF the guard lines they were shot down
as ruthlessly as IL they were enemies.
He said he had seen women and chill
dren abused by Spanish soldiery, and
that a fayoriAe pastime seemed to be
to Kick the women about as II they
were dogs.
Mr.. Koop also devoted considerable
Space TO Senator Morgan's suggestion
to the system OF autonomy under the
liberal ministry. and considered It a
failure from one end OF the island to
the o;hor, He said business was at
standstill but few crops growing and
desolation and ruin stared them in the Z
face. AS a consequence property was
very much deprecated in value, and
the people were greatly discouraged Z
He said the general estimate was that
the war had already resulted In the !
loss OF 100000 lives, and Mr.. Koop {
himself did not consider these fig
ures high. !