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The times., 1899-08-20
often Said. but Not True,
(Fron the BrooklYn EarIe \

There are many things which have been long
and often said and which are not true
The late William II. Vanderbilt never said and
no man named Vanderbilt ever said THE public
be damned"
The late Henry Ward Beecher never said. in the
pulpit or out # it; 1t is - hot day"
The late Chief Justice Taney never endorsed the
proposition: Black men have no rights which
white bound to respect"
The late Roscoe C0nkling never referred 10 A.
b. Cornell as, The lizard on the hillside" or
'the lizard on the hill"
The late Horace Greeley never said referring TO
the American flag: "Tear down that Haunting
lie" or referring the Southern States: ..Errnc
sisters depart in peace"
The times., 1899-08-20

got the pond, and to his dyin day he de-
clared UP and down that he could go
straight to Nlnetynine's cave; but he
wouldn't do It, because the treasure was
pirates stealins, and he didn't care TO
have IL on his conscience. Ninety-nine
wasn't never seen ag'in, but there amt no
kind O. doubt that his skeleton is layin'
there amongst all them glitterin' diadems
and shinin' coin.
80 when Boots Van Steenburgh come
back from chasin' Jenny Lin around the
country, I didn't make no bones o. sayin
to him:
Boots, said I, how could you a got the
funds?
"And from the way Boots acted know i
that he suspicloned that l had an idee, and
he give wink.
Boots. said I. It's Ninety mines
cavel'
s'Then Boots give another wink, and
know'd I was right.
Boots said l. it was handed down
from Benny o. course?'
'tBut Boots he only give another wink.
| know'd | was right, though, and | sot
to git Justice for | was jest as much in
the line @ Benny as Boots was and by
and by Boots he promised to take me TO
Nfnety-nine's cave some day and let me
in on shares, though he wasn't DRAWN
on 1t nc more as l could see. havin' no
use for any, and he might jest as we'll a.
took me TO 1t and give me title to the
whole heap as to promise me only a share
in 1t. But he KEEP putin that off even,
and every time I'd run across him and
want to know when he was goin to take
me to Ninety mines cave and let me make
draft on some o. my share o the goods
he'd only jest give a wink and say that
we'd take a tramp over that way one O.
these days. And that's the way it KEEP
agoin' for years and years. till at last
lost every mite o. patience I had. and I
hunted up Boots Van Steenburgh and I
said to him:
Boots I said. I'm tired o. waitln
for my share in Ninety-nine's cave! Now.
il you don't let me in on it right now, I'll
have the law on you for troverin' and con-
vertin' my property, or somethin' o. that
sort!' said
But, as true as I tell you, Boots only
The times., 1899-08-20
a chance to Refuse.

From the Detroit Free Press.)
msnf"
II don't know; think we will be safer then
than now, when they lure to say the
word"
The times., 1899-08-20

II Is wise 70 buy the best beer when IL costs
no more than an inferior beer. Hsnrich's Is the
best as is shown by the analysis Of the United
States chemist at the Agricultural Department
II you want beer in bottles, phone 634, Airing
ton Bottling Co.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-11-03
LOCAL AND PERSONALS

Mr.. Joe johnson returned Friday
from his old home town, Harperville In
Scott county, accompanied by his two
sisters, Misses Stella and Matte. They
were all applicants for examination
Friday and Saturday.
The show showed in town FRIDAY
last, according to appointment. About
two hundred of our people enjoyed
1t. More would have come had thew
known what a treat was in store fol-
them.
Before buying you'll do we'll to call
at Turner Dorsett and Co.'S and exam.
inc their new line of ladies dress and
general furnishing goods. Their new
dress goods are priced and assorted to
suit the trade. All the latest shades
for this season. They carry just such
q variety of ladies furnishing goods al
as there is needed. Their line Of ladies
hats are made in the latest and most
stylish shapes and range in price from
25c to So.
Mr.. Lewis from Mobile county, Ala.
brother in law to Mr.. Dan Mcleod re-
newed old acquaintance in town last
weak.
Mr.. James Faulk was in Mobile last
week on business trip.
Several ofour townsmen attended the
great Ringing Bros. Show in Mobile
Monday. Among the number were
Messrs. ]. E. Alderman, ]. w. McIn.
mis-, Johnnie McInnis, Joe johnson and
Y. D. Westertield. All report nice
time.
Miss Carrie Westerfield, Mr.. Lee and
Miss Minnie Peaster left for State Line
Saturday after weeks stay. They
did much towards enlivening the social
side OF our life while here, and our
young people regretted to see them de-
part.
Mr.. Il. G Faux left Monday fol
Moss Point, Miss, via Citronelle, Ala.
He goes to the former place to accept
position as bookkeeper in the Office Of
well known firm at that place.
Turner, Dorsett and Co., are sole
agents for the celebrated Selz-Schwat
shoes. Their sales Of these shoes dur.
ing the last two months has over reach
ed their own expectations. They han.
die everything in the footwear line in
these shoes. tt
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-11-03
Merrill, Miss, Oct, Oath, 1899.
To Editor Herald.

70 Editor Herald,
Dear Sir:-I herewith send you q
few items if you deem them worthy
of space in the columns of your paper.
On Sunday, October 18th, your cor
respondent took drive, and visited
the Pascagoula River, near its juno
ton with Leaf, and the Chickasahay
river; the day was beautiful one, the
sky was clear, and with its azure hue
reflected itself IN the waters Of the
river, which were being stirred by a
panrla zaphyar- ard--tL-.~--------.'--4 ao-rvit'S
forming very picturesque and pleas
ing sight to relieve the eye Of man.
Your correspondent just gazed with
rapturous admiration upon the beauties
of nature within sight s.of him, and
the thought pictured itself to his
mind how thankful man should De
to God for all his gifts to him.
While sitting on the banks of the
river l fell into deep meditative
mood and let my Imagination play
rife with me, and for the time be-
ing 1 could imagine that I could see
the Indian plying his birch bark ca
noe upon the waters Of the Pascal
goula, and hear the sound Of his
paddle as it was dipped into the
waters of the river to propel his ca
noe along and see upon his counter
ance beam of joy, as he was skim
ming along unm olested in his liberty
by the white man. When my rev.
erie was broken, and gazed around
me, O how different now there upon
the banks Of this pretty stream stand
is the sawmlll plant OF Messrs. Dixon
and Mallett with the busy hum Of it's
machinery each dav, the Indian and
his bark canoe has had to give place to
the white man, and to sink into obilv-
ion. Onr town is quiet, nothing much
of interest to chronicle this week.
Mr.. F. Brown has constructed saw
mill plant about five miles from town
at the Cochran Dead Lake, and has
his mill in operation, and is in the mar
ket to contract for logs for the same.
Mr. Brown is very affable and genial
gentleman, and man possessed Of
good business ability, and is quite an
acquisition to our community, and your
correspondent wishes him much sue
cess, and extends to him a most cordial
welcome.
Having trespassed too long upon your
patience l will close. The only excuse
! can offer is this that I like to chat
with the editor.
With kind regards,
Yours truly,
Cotes Dawson
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-11-03
The Great Southern Short Line
St Louis Chicago Paul. Omaha, Kansas City, Detroit Toledo aud
Memphis Orleans, Mobile,
all in the South Southeast
poonnecng Steamship Hayans
South America
LAND AND IONIE+sEfsExEIss' EXCURSIONS
EvuyN cpth o
Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama
have Been rang by he
Mobile and Ohio Railroad and Connsct Lines the North EaI and West
Mobile and Ohio Railroad and Connecting Lines the North East and West

Mobile and Ohio Railroad and Coniag Lines the North East and West
The limits ickesl
liberal. and permit
and point south of the Ohio
We sell Prospectors Landseeer tickets low that
South make low
and family and household goods andstock
What want thorough investigation the section of the country
Mobile Ohio Railroad all
We that Don't fail advantage of Of
theseE Excursions
900 MOBILE OHIO RAILROAD LAND FOR SALE
purchaser, ALABAMA LAND & DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY Henry Fonde President Mobile Ala Low Easy
of interest deferred payments
WIEN TO COME You safely visit the South time Sum
Winter the Fall or Spring We have unhealthy sick
drainage and temperature
health and simple all the round No maa feves
and Summer
anything
the
wealth
following representatives. furnish
Mobile Ohio
+. L. Harris, Gen. Agent, 400 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo-
H. p Knight, @. p. A, 400 Olive St.. St. Louis Mo-
Rudolph, D. A. ST., ST. Louis Nc.
NJ e. Bohreer, D. p A. 35 Marquette Building Chicago Ills
p. Hay c. P. & t. A.. 415 Ohio Levee, Cairo, Ills.
N Conatzar, T. p A. No. Commerce St. Montgomery, Ala
e l. RUSSELL, C. NJ SHEPARD.
Presden General Passenger Agent,
MOBILE ALA.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-11-03
Notice.

Notice is hereby given contradict.
ing Publication made hyL. a.
Avera in the Graphic, in its issue
of Friday, September 18th, 1899.
Inasmuch as L. A. Avera states
that the firm Of L. A. Avsrs & Co.
has long since been dissolved, thi' ia
not true in any sense Of the VIC d,
but they are not doing any bushes
or contracting, or entering on all.
transaction more than q settlement Q
the business. But the undersigned
is ready to arrange dissolution by
honest consent or legal settlement.
(Signed) W. W. AvnRA.
2t
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-11-03
QUARTERLY MEETING.

The fourth quarterly meeting OF the
Leakesville circuit Will be held IN the
Leakesville Methodist church, Thurs
Gay before the second Sunday in No
vember, 9th day. Rev. w. w. Sim
mons, presiding elder, is expected to be
with us. Preaching at IL o'clock a.
m. Everybody cordially invited. H.
vandenburg, pastor.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-11-03
MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY WINS.


Oxford Men.
Memphis, Tenn. I'm an exciting
game. Astounding in many good plays
the University Of Mississippi won in
game of foot ball from the Central
University of Kentucky at Citizens'
Park Friday afternoon by score OF
IL to 10. Coach Lyons Of Mississippi,
had his men in perfect condition, and
the aggressiveness of the Oxford eleven
was the feature Of the game. At times
they went through the Kentuckians
line as II 1t was made Of paper, ana
whenever they got the ball the end
was either the goal or . touchdowns
There were no brilliant individual
PLAYS on either side.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-11-03
TRAIN TRAIN TRAIN
No. l No. 3 No. 5

The letter denotes stop flag signal
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-11-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS.
Ar-c. 90 1900

A
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS.
AUG. 80, 1899. }
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has fled notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Circuit
Clerk, Greene County at Leakesville,
Miss, on October %, 1899, viz: Law
son Brewer. Fl E 26, 001 for the NV I
sec 20 T 5 N r. W.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz: Hen
ry Lane, Isaac Lane, William Heath
cock, Haman Brewer, all Of State Line,
Miss.
JAMES HILL,
tt. Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-11-03

The True, Modern Laxative Tonic,
"Dr. Erskine's Cactus Compound"
will expel malaria, bIliousness--clear
your complexion, and increase your
weight. If not your money refunded.
Please ask your dealer.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-11-03
NOTICE FOE PUBLICATION.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. MISS. =
Ava an 1900

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. MISS. :
AUG. 80, 1899. J
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice
OF his intention to make final proof in
support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Circuit
Clerk, Greene County, at Leakesville,
Miss, on October %, 1899, viz: Lee
Brown, Fl. Z. No 30,624 for the nv
ne sec 10 and ! Sc and ne . set SEQ
Is I II r 8 W.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land, viz:
David Courtney, S. I. Churchwell, j.
X Box, Allen Mason, all of Vernal,
Miss.
JAMES HILL,
II. Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-11-03
BRITISH SUFFER DEFEAT
TWO REGIMENTS AND A BATTERY
CAPTURED BY THE BoERs.

neavy Losses Cause Gloom in the United
AihSdom---Gen. Jouberts Superior MIL
tary Taotics---A Case of Beer Spider and
British Fly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-07
Constitution Meeting.
CFor the DispatchD


The convention, for May 10Th, for the
purpose of changing the election Of SEN
ators from the Legislature 10 the peo-
pie. should consider well the results
which may follow IL is not only choice
of mode but an infraction of the design,
frame, and spirit of the Constitution, in
relation 10 other delicate and most I'M
portant features OF the system OF gov
eminent 1t is striking the Governor
from seem-power, and letting excess
work immediate disaster. In Virginia
no injury has been sustained from the
present method The delay in the re-
election Of Senator Quay, and such Ike,
has resulted 70 benefit, in the riddance.
Let il be remembered that the equal re-
presentation of senators from small and
great STRAIGHTFORWARD equal to New
York's-preserve the doctrine of fedora
ton, in spite Of the late efforts OF con-
solidation. 1t is essential that the nu-
merically small States should strive to
preserve their Federal strength and in
fluonce in the Senate-the balance-whees
Of tn system, and the conservator OF MI
nority rights
Without entering into discussion. it
will be well TO consider the ineXpediency
OF sxciting the popular mind with addi-
tional dividing questions in Virginia and
the South. Elections by universal con
sent, already come too frequently. The
negro has already as many political les
sons TO learn as he is capable of master
ing The contests over elections 10 the
House Of Representatives are so fresh as
to need no reminder. What light can
the black man throw on great national
questions of domestic and foreign policy;
upon diplomatic appointments, treaties.
the appointment of judges and other high
officials, at home as well as abroad,
which the cultivated and learned states
man NAV not do, TO the greater advan-
tage OF the country and both races? To
extend the right of suffrage 10 the negro
in the election OF senators is equivalent
to inviting turmoil and strife, which
would probably result in loss Of influence
in the last branch of the government
where equality Of vote To States remains
Let us not slip up on this last consutu-
tional right of equality Many OF the
States OF the Union must, on account
Of climatic and productive reasons re-
main sectional "Tho unity OF the South
for the sake Of her prosperity and the
hanniness of her peoples" must become
a maxim with us; not in antagonism
with others. but for the preservation OF
our local industries and influence. Ii the
Constitution must go, let not the sons OF
the ilustrious founders Of it be partici-
pants I'm It's destruction. but piously furl
the sacred scroll. and place II in the alcove
containing the history OF the late repub-
lie. which the faithful historian must
there conclude. and open new series.
describing 1.-THE Rise. the Decline. and
Fall of the American Empire"
II under the genius of the Constitution,
II were admissible to elect senator's by
popular voice. II would be unjust TO the
Gulf States 70 thrust upon them so great
and unnecessary a strain.
ARSALOM KOINER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-07
from Mrs. NaxgAn
to Mrs. 2nAAam.'
rlxrfna TO MS. YrxxuAx NO. asst

"DEAR FRESp-Two years ago had
child-bed fever and womb trouble in
its worse form. For eight months after
birth of babe I was not able to sit up.
Doctors treated me, but with no help.
/ had bearing down pains, burning IN
stomach, kidney and bladder trouble
and my back was so stiff and sore, the
right ovary was badly affected ana
everything l ate distressed me- ana
there was bad discharge.
I was confined to my bed when l
wrote TO you for advice and followed
your directions faithfully, taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Conn
pound, Liver Pills and using the Wash,
and am now able 70 do the most of my
housework. l believe l should have
died if it had not been for your Com
pound. hope this letter may be the
result of beneftting some other suffer
ing woman. recommend your Com
pound to every one. "-MRs. MARY
VAUGHN, TRIMBLE. PULASKI Co., Ky.
Many of these sick women whose
letters we print were utterly dis
couraged and life was burden TO
them when they wrote to Lynn, Mass |,
TO Mrs. Pinkham. and without charge
of any kind received advice that made
them strong, useful women again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-07

state gb ot ana sworn day pAuANs
Tor virgin
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-07
INSURANCE STATEMENTS.
STATEMENTS
OF
STATES BRANCH OF THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY
INiA''D NA"~ 49, OFLfy ENGLAND
on l9-sa&Tn&w

DECEMBER
ANN UNITED STATES BAGTfi 5
aX ME no TfE AUDITOR PUBLIC ACCOUNTS OK Tvs or VIZ
OF -
Prn 'A~'N~-'
or IncopO
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simple upon
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-07

pllsneu, the SelecuOn OF p"lty
candidates by some popular method.
(Signed) JOHN f. RIXEY.
HENRY c. STUART,
CLAGGETT d. JONES,
A. ]. MONTAGUE.
JOHN GOODE.
WILLIAM A, ANDERSON.
JOSEPH l.. WILLARD,
GEORGE w. LeCAIO.
w. f. REDpY,
JOHN LAMB,
EPPA HUNTON, Jr..
B. +. BUCHANAN.
ALVIN T. ENBREY,
GEORGE ID. WISE.
W. a. JONES,
WILLIAM KEAN.
y. Il. WESCOTT.
r. j.. AILWORTH,
r. WALTON MOORE.
r. n. BARTON,
CHARLES p. MCORkLE,
FRANK T. GLASGOW.
THOMAS d. RANSOM,
JAMES ". MARSHALL.
GEORGE K. ANDERSON.
PHILLIP V. COGBILL,
JOHN T. LOWELL.
n. S. WALLER.
w. Il. T.. LEIGH.
j. SINGLETON DIGGS,
J. f. BRYANT.
!. h. PRINCE.
w. j. SEBPELL.
a. NJ. BROWNI.EY,
c. HARDING WALKER.
THOMAS TEMPLE POWELL,
W. u. BARRETT,
T.. NJ. BRAXTON,
]. X NJ. NEWTON,
BAKER p. LEE.
THOMAS @. ELAN,
S. GORDON CUMMING,
NJ T. HUGHES,
N. II. HAIRSTON.
w. W. BAKER.
A. J. DALTON.
JAMES T.. HEATH.
JAMES +. CROKER,
L. %. STAEKE,
w. H. TAYLOR. j.,
J. Z. SEBRELL.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-15
THEATgR EMPLOYEES DIFFERENCES.
They Figured at the American Fedora
tiOn of Labor Convention.

They Figured at the American Fedora
tiOn of Labor Convention.
DETROIT, Dec. IA presentation of
difficulties existing between theatrical
stage employees and theater musicians
was the most interesting feature Of
the first days session of the annual
convention of the American Federation
of Labor. The situation in Detroit,
where the stage employees have been
locked out for some months, with their
union unrecognized by the managers,
was the primary cause of the disturb
ance.
1t developed during the proceedings
that the action of the Detroit Central
Labor union, in expelling the Detroit
Theater musicians, after they had de-
clined to strike and join the stage en-
ployes, was strongly upheld by the
Stage Hands Alliance and as heartily
condemned by the Musicians National
union. A special committee will en-
deavor to bring about harmony.
Gompers' annual address and the re-
ports OF Secretary Morrison and Treas
urer Lennon were heard.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-15
SPOKE FOR THE BoERS.
Itself In sympathy With
the Burghers.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.--An appeal by
M Mason Gll.) for an express ion of
sympathy for the Transvaal republic
in its war with Great Britain was the
feature of the Senate proceedings. The
resolution upon which Mr.. Mason based
his speech was referred, at the conclu-
sion of the address, to the foreign rela-
tiors committee. Mr.. Lodge Mass }
considering it too delicate q question in
view of the position of this government
to pass upon without serious considera-
ton.
Mr.. Mason, in the course of his speech,
maintained that under the Monroe doc
trine and precedents previously estab-
lished the United States had the same
right to extend its sympathy and hopes
for success to the Beers in their struggle
for liberty as it had to interfere with
SPAN in its conduct of affairs in Cuba.
He urged that the interest of the United
States was aroused by the fact that the
South African war was struggle be-
tween democracy and royalty-between
the divine right of kings ana the divine
right of men.
!'If we should speak and speak
quickly, it would sting the politicians
who brought on the war for greed of
gold and cheer the poor, brave Dutch
defender of his home" He cited a
large number of authorities in support
of his position. In referring to Cham.
berlain he declared that "the lilliputian
statesman, rattling around III Glad
stones shoes trying to undo his work
and break his promises, is deceiving no
one except possibly himself"
Mr.. Mason adverted to the conditions
which brought on the war, entering
fully into the question.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-15
THE MEN ON
HALF RATIONS.
Apparent Shortage Of Food al
Ladysmith.
INTERCEPTED NATIVE RUNNERS,
Reported the Beers Secured Such In.
formation In the Messages Dispatch
From Pretoria Said 07a British Pris.
oners We're Taken mt stormberg.

LoURENso MARQUES, Dec. 12.-The
following dispatch was received from
the Boer Laager near Ladysmith:
Several Kaffir runners from Lad
smith to Estcourt have been captured.
They received from Gl5 10 e40 for the
trip. The intercepted messages show
that men and horses in Ladysmith are
now on half rations, that whisky is 81
a bottle and that beer is exhausted" F."
PRETORIA, Dec. 12.-Six hundred and
seventy.two British prisoners were taken
at Stormberg.
In the fighting at Modder rivor Gen
eral Cronje maintained his position and
captured 80 British soldiers.
HoDDER RIVER, Cape Colony, Dec
10.-The naval Al gun again took up a
position north of the camp this after.
noon, while the howitzer battery was
posted southeast on the left OF the
Beers. Both opened hot fire with
lyddite shells and shrapnel, to which
the Beers sharply replied with dozeL
guns, thus unmasking their position,
which was the object OF the British
maueuver.
After about an hours fighting the
Boer guns were silenced, the howitzers
searched the trenches and then threw
shell after shell upon the hills. the ex-
plosion of the lyddite causing the whole
ground over an extensive area to rise in
the air in dense brown clouds. A Boer
long gun was dismantled.
1t now appears that the Beers intend
that the next fight is to take place at
Magersfontein. Apparently Spytfontein
is not defended or the Beers are unwil.
ling to unmask their position there, as
the replies to the British artillery We're
all from guns at Magotsfonteln.
FRERE CAMP, Natal, Dec. 1.-THE
British cavalry reconnoitered today
abreast of Colenso and exchanged shots
with parties of Beers who fell back
across the river.
The kopjes were oberved to be thickly
occupied by the enemy.
The railway bridge at Colenso has
been completely destroyed. Two stone
piecs were blown up last night. The
highway bridge is intact.