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DESPERATE EFFORTS TO
SECURE DUTCH RECRUITS

LONDON. Dec. "A dispatch from
Cape Town this evening says Lord
Methuen's advance undoubtedly is begin
ming 10 affect the Boer strategy and prob
ably explains the withdrawal from Mooi
River. The continued presence OF COM
mandos in Cape Colony tends 10 confirm
the opinion that Beers are making des-
perate efforts 10 recruit their forces from
the Dutch residents. While il IS impos-
sible 10 obtain exact statistics. it is alb
solutely certain that the disanected Dutch
have Joined the Beers in great numbers.
which are still increasing. Most OF the
recruits are young men. General Buffers
message clearly indicating the punish
nIent for disloyalty having deferred the
actual tholders of farms from joining the
Beers through fear OF confiscation OF
their property. There are now clear
proofs that the loyalty OF the border
Dutch Is unable 10 Withstand the prox-
unity Of Boer commandos The rest OF
the colony is apparently quiet, but there
is a strong undercurrent OF sympathy for
the Beers The outlook regarding Cape
Colony. however. may be regarded as
hopeful.
The Beers. as we'll as the British. under
estimated the strength OF their opponents
and every engagement has evidently
tended TO establish a hearty respect for
Tommy Atkins.
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MAY KEEP SCOTT
OUT OF THE SENATE
Protest Filed Against the Seating
Of West Virginia's Sena-
tor-Elect.

WASHINGTON. Dee. Am atterot f.
20 ne made 10 prevent Nathan r. Scott.
Republican Senator-elect from West Vir-
ginia. from taking the oath OF ONCE when
the Senate cOnvenes next MONDAY. N is
alleged by John T. McGraw. who was his
democratic opponent before the Lerfs-
lsture. that Mr.. Scott did not receive tho
votes OF majority OF the members OF IN.
West Virginia Legislature and was noe
elected 20 the Senate.
protest against his being seated
signed by majority Of the members og
the Legislature. has been fled
II was the intention 10 allow him 70 be
sworn In and then try % have the seat
vacated subsequently. but Mr.. McCraw's
attorneys have prepared a supplemental
prief. In which they contend that Mr.
Scott should not be sworn in The whole
case rests on whether votes OF a majority
Of the members of the Legislature. or
only Of majority OF those who partici-
pated In the election. are required 70 elece
United States Senator. The general be-
lief Is that Mr.. Scott will be seated.
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called the national convention OF Repub-
licans in 1900
When the committee meets I shall
have TO be there as chairman OF the COM
mittce and make my report Then the
convention will proceed with its business.
After this is accomplished the national
committee will be selected by the dele
gates from the various States
This committee will then meet 10 elect
A chairman / simply ask you who can
speak for me at this early date and say
/ am out OF politics and have declined 20
accept another term as chairman OF THAI
committed
II Is simply folly II a man declines a
thing before the possibility OF his accent
ing or declining II has arisen.
u certainly shall not withdraw f-on
the ehairmanship OF the national commit
tee before my time is up. You can pu.
that down as sure"
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MARK HANNA STILL
IN ACTIVE POLITICS
Says That 1t Is His Duty to Call
Together the Next Republican
National Convention.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2.-The World to-
morrow viii! publish the following inter
view with Senator Mark Hanna: IF any
body thinks I am out OF active politics
let him wait till a fight starts up and see
II 1 will be ] have never yet shirked a
duty OF this kind.
do you think a man like me. who
has gone so far in this thing called poll
tics. who has worked so faithfully for
his party. would crawl out just before
another national campaign. when respon-
sibilities have grown heaviest and every
party leader is in honor bound 10 do all
he can do for the cause7 Does anybody
suppose I would put myself before the
country on such a proposition?
Now. I'll tell you about this chairman
ship OF the National Republican Commit
tee. You see. l am not member OF that
committee. 1 am simply chairman OF IT,
My term will not expire until after I have
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LONDON. Dec. 3.-Another
dav oi silence as to the present
movements OF the British troops
has further increased the feeling
OF anxiety which prevails among
all classes. The long list OF killed,
wounded and missing among the
non-commissioned officers and
privates in the engagement at
Modder River Is now forthcom-
ing with a total OF 70 killed and
SO wounded and missing. This
brought home TO the hearts OF the
English people with renewed
force the fact that this war will
entail an appalling loss OF life be
fore II Is finished.
On the other hand the dis
patches TO the War Office show
that Lord Methuen's last battle
was a decided British victory.
clearing the Beers from the river
and railway line and allowing
Lord Methuen TO set his cngi-
neers at work repairing the
bridge. which is essential TO the
execution OF his designs. as with
out It's aid provisions. so urgently
needed by Kimberley. cannot be
conveyed there, nor can refugees
be moved back 10 Cape Town.
There Is little doubt that Lord
Methuen can now freely pass as
many of his troops as he requires
across the river. Were Kimber-
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OVERDUE SHIPS SIGHTED.

VICTORIA. p. c.. Dec s-The ship
Highland Light. long overdue. reached
here to-day. She was In the straits a
month ago. but was driven back By con-
trary winds. The Highland Light sight
Cd the Colusa November ~ bearing north
east on Cape Flattery with two sails
missing. and left the Ferris s. Thomp-
son at the entrance OF the straits yester-
day.
PORT TOWNSEND. Wash. Dec -
The bark Ferris 5. Thompson. which
sailed from San Francisco October s for
Port Discovery. was reported this even
ing of Dungeness making the longest
voyage on record since 1865 between san
Francisco and Puget Sound The bark
Narrismic. Captain Charles Willoughby.
in 1864. was sixty-three days from san
Francisco 10 Port Angeles.
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The story Is told TO how Colonel Baden-P Powell
went 10 Mafeking. II appears that while on leave IN
London in July. having left his regiment in India he
met Lord WolseIey in PiccadIy
Hulloa said the commander in chief; you ought
De In south Africa. Can you get once?'
Colonel BadeH-Poweii ieft that day
According to Mainly About People" the Queen IL
grievng deeply losses the British
SIDE In South Africa that she scarcely induced
ak on any other topic and result she Is subject
severe sciatic and other nervous attacks.
IL Is reported that Rear Admiral Harris. command
ing at Cape Town. much disapproved sending a
brigade TO the front John Coam a former cap
tain In the navy, and others. have the Times
ana service papers protesting against the habit OF employ
ing sailors in land fighting OF the greater
diicuty in procuring sailors soldiers the
cost or their production undsrmaunng o
vessels The recruiting returns for November show
unusually total almost the smallest record
~ Is said In explanation that the calling of the
serves and militia a demand which IS
not yet supplied
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ley in danger OF being compelled
TO yield TO the Beers Methuen
could advance with the bulk OF
his force and clear the way TO the
beleaguered garrison, with whom
he IS supposed TO be in hello
graphic communication. 1t is
therefore certain that Kimberley
IS safe.
The fact OF Methuen being re-
inforced from De Aar by three
battalions OF infantry and a cav
airy corps makes it possible that
ne may, when he reaches Kim
berley, be able to await the COM
pletion OF General Gatacre's con-
centration on the frontier and the
arrival OF Sir Charles Warren's 5
division. his line of communica-
non Win Odpe colony beng
guarded by troops from the Mod
der to the Orange River.
When he crosses the Modder
River it is almost certain that he
will find the Beers blocking his
advance to Spytfontein-it would
be difficult to imagine a position
better situated for defensive tao
tics than that in which the Beers
are. The road which General
Methuen must follow passes
through belt OF very broken
country. Stony hills stretch on
each side for four to six miles. an
extent OF front which will render
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From Black and White.

allowing the arrival OF reinforcements. Of
which he must be sorely in need after
three such fights, placing hors de combat
upward Of a thousand men out of less
than 1000
General Forester-Walker's announce
ment that the Canadian marksmen and
other reinforcements have been pushed
forward 10 the neighborhood OF the
Orange River 10 protect General Ne
thuen's line Of communication has re-
heved much anxiety here, where II was
fully expected the Beers would attempt
TO attack the vulnerable points OF the
line OF communication.
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BULLER'S CAMPAIGN HAS
BEEN MATERIALLY CHANGED

LONDON. Dec 2-The South African progresses
slowly The work OF rectfying the false military situa
tion Is evidently none too General Buffers
paign instead OF being aggressive, planned is
wholly subservent the OF relieving Kimber
ley and Ladysmith II that both objects will
be gained though without another engagement be
General Whites unstrengthened forces and the
reinforced Beers
General Methuen is described in weekly being
the bright spot in the BOer campaign He
favor by his victories the march Kimberley
No IL is said, knows the topography between the
Orange River and Kimberley better than he does.
traversed in 1854 all the he is operating
The general works his harder almost
British officer. and is somewhat Spartan HIS habits.
enlisted mems rations living their
General Clery who is accompanied by special
French chef and strictly ordered his stan
al ample supply OF stores and delicacies.
Colonel Baden-Powells book. aids Scouting"
proofs OF which he read Mafexing. will published
this week.
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TERRIBLE LOSSES IN SOUTH AFRICA
CAUSE DISMAY IN GREAT BRITAIN
FRANCE DEMANDS CABLES
FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE

PARIS Dec. 2.-The absolute dependence OF
France upon England for news OF the TranSvaaI
war, owing to the fact that the cables are under
the control OF the English. has greatly irritated
press sentiment. The Colonial Commission has
urged the Government to take immediate steps
to equip France with cable communication with
her colonies in the following order:
A line uniting France with Senegal, another
with Mada9ascar and third connecting Tom
quin with the Danish cOmpany's cables.
These, the commission say, are an URGENT
necessity, and afterward will be needed lines be-
tween Senegal, kOnakry, Grand Bassam. Kotu-
noa and Congo, while another should connect
indo-China with Diibouti and Madagascar. The
commission also strongly advises watchfuIness
i'm the Pacific, SO that French possessions may
be brought into cable communication with the
metropolis by means OF American and German
lines.
One hundred and twenty-five million francs
(S25. ,OOO) would be needed to carry out the
project. An increase OF commerce is ected to
cover the outlay, but, with true French logic, it
is claimed that whether trade warrants it or
not, the work should be undertaken for the pur-
pose OF national defense.
.
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tain its local character and said the ap-
prehension Of widespread complications
therefrom were not justified.
The Foreign Minister spoke Of the Drei-
bund as "a veritabe stronghold Of
peace. from which Austria Hungary
would be wise not 10 depart
In regard 10 the rivalries with Russia
over Balkan region questions Count Co
luchowsA said they had lost their dan
gerous acuteness. He closed with urging
the necessity Of an increase in the navy
which he asserted was utterly inadequate
and hardly suffced for the defense Of the
coast
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viii be utilized. In fact. neither expense
nor labor is TO be spared. She will sail
on the 18th day, after dinner at Carl
ton, when Lady Randolph Churchill will
sit at the right Of the Prince Of Wales.
Mrs. Arthur Paget. Mrs Leslie and Mrs.
Moreton Frewen have had charge Of the
American nurses. One or them remarked.
We have been treated like royalties. -
They have been escorted about and taken
TO see theaters. and to-day they are en-
loying pleasure by special invitation is
sued by Lady Warwick Of visiting her
famous castle
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AMERICAN HOSPITAL
SHIP A MODERN MARVEL

LONDON. Dec. 2.-The American ladies'
hospital ship committee is in high delight
at the unexpected windfall of a5OOo down.
with e5O00 more promised. Why the donor
should remain anonymous IL is difficult
to imagine but he so wishes IT, Every
thing points TO IL being Mr.. Baker. the
president OF the American Transport
Company. The Maine is being fitted out
to-day in way TO make her a model in
the future for all hospital ships. She will
be an improved Missouri-that is TO saw.
the experience gained upon the Missouri
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ADDS TO THE BRITISH FUND.

HONOLULU. Nov. ga thousand dol
lars were sent on the steamship Warri-
moo 10 Victoria by British residents OF
Honolulu for the fund started in London
for the care OF the families OF soldiers
sent TO South Africa. Rudyard Kiplings
famous poem. THE Absent Minded Beg
gar. suggested the donations. which
were collected in a few hours after the
movement was started. Further sub
scriptions will be forwarded on a later
steamer
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TO SMALL TO NOTICE.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2.-The State De-
partment will take no cognizance OF the
party recruited by Gustav Theilkuhl for
the alleged purpose Of going 70 South
Africa. as the department officials say
the British authorities have not called at
tenton 10 the movement and IL Is not
looked upon as IN any way serious.
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PRUss1AN MAJORS MISSION.

BERLIN. Dec. 2.-In spite OF the con-
tradiction that Major Won Reitzenstein OF
the Prussion general stan. we'll known as
= long-distance rider, had gone 10 South
Africa. the Breslauer General AnZeige-
prints a telegram from Naples that the
steamer Konis Daressalam, with the
major on board. passed there on Novarl-
Der q. and that he will arrive AT Delagoa
Bay or December 5. and will 20 at once
10 Boer headquarters
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SECRETARY HAYS SON
SENT TO SOUTH AFRICA

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2.-The President
has designated Adelbert F. Hay to pro-
ceed at once to South Africa as the rep
resentative OF the State Department and
take the place OF Mr.. Macrum. the pres
ent United States. Consul at Pretoria.
The State Department has yielded TO Mr.
Macrum's repeated appeals to be re-
lieved. and he will not await the arrival
of Mr. Hay before quitting his post Mr
Hay is the son of the Secretary of State
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Renewed REPORT
OF J0UBERT'S DEATH

LONDON. Dec. 2.-According to
special dispatch from Cape Town. Cen
eral Joubert was killed November 10. but
General Buffers dispatch OF November
y showed that General White was in
communication with General Joubert or
somebody impersonating him about No
vember 10
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MORE TROOPS SAIL.

LONDON. Dec. Another detachment
Of 800 British troops sailed fOr South Al
rica to-day.
Owing 10 the phenomenal sale II the
newspapers consequent upon the war.
paper famine Is threatened. II is report
ed that the American supplies have fail
ad fap1porarsIy
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difficult any turning movement.
II the Beers who hold it are
eventually driven out they will
have Kimberley and its garrison
directly in their rear and may
lose their guns.
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THE COUNTS CHEERFUL SPEECH

VIENNA. Dec. 2-Count Goluchow-
ski. the Austro-Hungarian Minister Of
Foreign Affairs. made cheerful speech
10 the foreign committee OF the Hunga-
rian delegation to-day regarding the
South African war. He expressed conf
dent hope that the conflict would main
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BRITISH CASUALTIES At
THE MODDER RIVER BATTLE
Killed, 7o. Wounded oDd Missing 37o.

LONDON Dec 2-As surmised opd wouDded
at the hordough battle Of Modder
hundreds The War Department to-day
that the too Dumber killed
70 The revised Of Modder
stoned officers and DeD, is divided as follows
ninth Loncers WouDded; Engineers, wouDded Artillery
Killed, % Wounded CodstreoDs
Third Genodiers killed SO wounded mssng
killed. 81 wounded Dissing NortbuDberond Fuseers
WouDded First NorhumberoDds Wounded
killed. 44 wouDded First North LoDcoshe killed.
Argyll Cpd sutherland gbIoDders 8 killed. o5 wounded
First Coldstreoms, 90 Wounded Reserve
wounded Medical Corps ReiDgon
The Grenada sentinel., 1899-10-28

Many complimentary illusions have
been made to the new uniforms OF the
Grenada College girls worn for the
first time to the Methodist church
last Sunday, by the nearly one hun
dred girls Of the boarding department.
The Oxford cap and gown are used,and
it is said that one sterling firm, Jen-
nings & Salmon have accomplished
something never done before, viz: the
pleasing Of such large number OF the
fair sex in the style, fitting and tex
ture OF this wearing apparel. The
uniforms are OF much better material
than in any previous year, give greater
satisfaction to the administration and
withal cost the wearers less money.
This all comes from patronizing home
talent, and President Mcintosh is to be
commended for spending such a large
sum If money in his own town. we
learn that one accomplised modiste
Mrs. Phelan superintended the making
of the uniforms and We are satisfied Il
could not have been done better or
cheaper, elsewhere.
The Grenada sentinel., 1899-10-28

The plantation, we'll known as the
Brown place, about one mile south OF
Grenada, containing 5715 acres, and 6
two story residence ana c.ier improve
ments, was this week sold By the Mr..
John C. Perry, to Mr.. Il. N. Provine,
Of Calhoun county. Mr.. Provine will,
within the next few weeks, stock the
farm with three hundred short horn
and other beef cattle, and the place
will be in the immediate charge OF his
son, Mr.. C. C. Provine. 1t is hoped
that these public spirited gentlemen
will soon conclude TO settle on the
newly purchased estate, and we rejoice
at the prospect OF so valuable an ac :
quisition to the county's sterling cltl'
zanship.
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results which have attended this years

results which have attended this years
record.
NOTES.
The music was furnished most satis'
factorily by the Grenada Compress
band.
After the regular order Of Tuesday
had been disposed Of, half mile dash
free for all, including mustang, was
won by a spotted pony over a bay
horse.
Sheriff Martin was a prominent figure
and to his judicious supervision, Is due
much of the splendid order which was
a marked feature Of the Great Fair.
The amphitheatre presented bril-
liant spectacle, the pretty women ar
rayed in exquisite toilettes fairly form
ing q bouquet Of rare exotics.
The Ladies' Department, attracted
| much attention and was visited by great
| numbers who could not repress their
! admiration of the many samples OF Gun
ming needle work and, other creations
Of deft fingers.
In a special race that was run be
tween the colt Grenada and Mary, be-
louging to Mr.. Crump, the horse Mary
and her rider fell, but were almost like
a fash again dartiug away to the
front.
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TUITION FREE
Only to Those Who Enter Nov. 18th, l4th
:... ,m and 18th.

Only to Those Who Enter Nov. 18th, 14th
:.,-ra...i>, and 18th.
Every young man or lady who enters
Tula Normal Institute and Business
College Nov. 18th. l4th or 10Th, and
who pays Fifty-Two Dollars and Fifty
Cents will receive a receipt 10 full pay
'ment Of all school expenses for balance
OF session. seven and half months.
Satisfaction guaranteed TO we'll recon.
mended students. Young ladies board
in girls homes; young mep in private
families, two to q room and not more
than six to the family. Study just
what you want. Expenses include
board, tuition, furnished 'roouls, laun.
dry and fuel. References: Oxford
Bank, M. & F. Bank. Oxford, Miss, "
B Coleman, Mayor, John W. Powell, r;
M, Tula, Miss. Tula hack meets all
trains at Oxford. Address
.,... a..' c. G. HUGHES, Pres,
Oct. 2S, 80. Tula, Miss.
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The town, Monday evening, COM
meuced to assume an air Of life and
active motion, that stirred the slug.
gish blood into circulation. The crowds
gathered in groups on the street
corners, the stores were alive with
animation, the hotels filled from cellar
to garret and a universal hustle pre-
vailed There is nothing like the
exercise .of a little energy and a
display of pluck to lift a town from
lethargy.
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TEN DOLLARS REWARD.

Strayed or stolen; a large Dark Brown
Horse, all four feet white; short fore
top: shod with swell heeled front and
excellen. behind shoes; in good order:
gentle and easy to approach. Left the
Levee Board Office in Clarksdale,
Miss, on the night Of Sept. 18th.
Above reward will be paid for his re-
turn, or Information leading to his re-
covery. L. 4. DABNEl,
CHIEF ENGINEER.
Clarksdale, Oct. 2. 1899.
Oct. 2i-?t.
There is yet the finest line OF Toilet
Soaps in the town at The Second Glass
Drug Store.
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The genial Mr.. w. T. Bulliin and
his excellent wife, Of Brownsville,
Tenn, spent several days in Grenada
this week the guests Of Mrs. s. c.
George. Mr.. Bullifin was raised In our
neighboriug county Of Carroll, and was
q brave Confederate soldier, He has
many friends here who were glad to
meet him. He attended the Fair and
complimented the same In the highest
terms. .t, t...
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A large crowd attend the colored
"Cake Walk" at Mullin Hall, Wednes.
day night, and enjoyed it immensely.
Three couples were entered-one from
Grenada, one from Cofecville and the
other from Water Valley. Jake La
gree and Kate Young Of Grenada. car
ried off the prize Of $1,000.
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Mau.:with Fam ily, Wanted.

Man,:with Family. wsnted'
A reliable white man with family 10
farm and raise poultry. viii hire Tor
wages or on shares. Address,
STOKES Bros,
Oct. 2s-2t. Hardy, Miss.
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Tuesday night will be Halloween,
when through a fgment Of superstition
handed down by tradition, the spirits
Of the dead revisit tho scenes Of their
earthly existence and leave signs Of
their visit by uucouth and weird mani-
festations.
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The Business League Of Grenadas
will meet at the Mayors office On Frl'
day, Oct. 9th, at 8 p. M, TO take stepss s
toward securing immediately the riget
Of way for the new road. Every one 10
urgently requested TO be present. ''''
The Grenada sentinel., 1899-10-28

We wish to call attention to our we'll
known and old-established Meat
Market on Green street. We are bet
ter prepared than ever to supply GUS
toners with the very best Of all kinds
Of fresh meats. We want your trade
and will mado every endeavor to merit
your favors.
9.3O-t.J.l. PATTERSON & WRIGHT.
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The SENTINEL added numbsr OF
subscrlbers to its list this week. while
some Of our old subscribers paid SUBJ
scriptious that were due. Let other
deliuouents do likewise.
The Grenada sentinel., 1899-10-28

The True Modern Laxative Tonic
"Dr. Erskiue's Cactus Compound
viii expel Malaria, Biliousuess, Clear
Your Complexion, and INCREASE YOUR
WEIGHT. II not, Your Money Refund.
ed. Please ask your dealer.
Oct. 81. r.-..
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Wednesday, November LIST will Do
All Saints Day and Thursday All
Souls Day, two feasts revereutly so'-
smuized by the Catholic and Eplsco-
palian churches.
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Cant, Billie Hall was in attendance
At the Fair this week, and warmly
greeted by his..many friends. He Is
now living in Lafayette county.
The Grenada sentinel., 1899-10-28

II you want q Long or Short, High
or Low, Dark or Light, Favored or
Straight, 5 or 10c Cigar, Semmes has
them. Try once at the Second Class
Drug Store.