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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-16

Many inquiries have been received of
combine" law passed by the Mississippi
Legislature in March, 1896. Here is
sample from firm of Bankers and
Financial Agents, Chicago:
l. At that session what political party
controlled the legislature?
AHswer-Demoeratie.
,. We're party lines drawn when the
legislation was enacted?
Answer-Party lines were drawn, but
they were all on one side of the ques-
ton.
3. What was the total vote for, and
the total vote against the bill on its
final passage?
Answer-In the senate, yeas 30, nays
none; absent 16 In the house, yeas SO,
nays /; absent 80.
4. To what party did the author OF
the bill belong?
Answer-The Democratic. The au-
thor is leading attorney.
Here is the full text OF the Act. 1t
should be extensively published and
rigidly enforced:
IAN ACT to amend Section 4 440 of the An
notated Code of 1899, so as allow per-
sons affected by any trust or combine
to recover an absolute penalty of FIVE
hundred dollars and actual damages.
"Section l. Be it enacted by the legisla-
ture of the State of Mississippi, That sec
ton ,440.of the Annotated Code of 1892 be
amended so as to read as follows: The pro-
Queer and owner of any commodity whose
cost or price is affected by any unlawful
trust or combine, may recover the sum of
five hundred dollars and all actual dam
ages, and he may maintain his action there
for against one or more Of the parties to the
trust or combine, their attorneys, officers
or agents, and that whether or not all the
parties to the trust and combine be known,
or whether or not the trust and combine
we're made or shall exist in this State.
This remedy is also extended and granted
to any person whose cost or price of service
is affected or who in any other way is in
iured or damaged by any unlawful trust or
com bine. In all cases for the recovery of
this penalty, evidence that the cost of any
commodity or that the price of any service
was intended to be unlawfully affected by
any trust or combine shall be conclusive
proof that such trust and combine did af-
feet the cost of such commodity or the price
of such service. The above penalty and
damages may also be recovered by affected
or injured person from any railroad, ex-
press, telegraph telephone or other trans
portation company which may be party
to any unlawful trust or combine, or which,
because Of any unlawful trust or combine
may refuse to transmit any message, or
transport any commodity for one place in
this State to another
Sec. O. That this act be in force from
and after its passage"
Approved March II, 1896.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-16

clarion to j. d. Williams, Of Columbus,
aud one-siNth interest To G, II, Wilson.
The firm Of j. j, shannon & Co were
elected State printers by the legisla-
ture In the fall Of 1868 at a special ses-
sion at Columbus. From that time
until the close Of the war, the Clarion
was the official paper aud did the pub
lie printing at Meridian, The first
sheet acts Of the Legislature, printed
by the Clarion, were worked off ON
hand press, Afterward the proprletors
purchased the Potter power press, that
did good work, When Gen. sherman
visited Meridian, the greater part Of
The material was taken To Selma, the
press was moved about ten miles in the
country, aud hid ON gentlemans farm.
Several presses and considerable ma
terial We're left in the office. The office
and all the property of the publishers,
was burned during the Federal occupa-
ton of Meridian. In few weeks after
the evacuation of Meridian, publication
OF the Clarion was resumed in hastily
constructed log cabin on the corner Of
Iwenty-tfth avenue and Fifth street,
where the house now occupied by Maj.
Levy as a grocery store is located.
while on the subject of Meridian
newspapers, we wish to correct an error
that appeared in the Avalanche and
other papers as to Col Jones $. Ilamil-
tons connection with the Clarion, and
his removal of the paper TO jackson. At
the session of the Legislature in the fall
of 1868, J. j, shannon 4 Co. were elected
State printers. The firm was as above
stated, J. j. shannon, j. d. civilians and
c. II. Wilson They removed the
Clarion to Jackson, and scme months
afterward Col. Hamilton purchased the
oue-third interest of Williams in the
paper, and the firm name was changed
to shannon, Hamilton 4 Co., and not
Hamilton, Shannon & Co., were elected
State printers.
"Afterward the Clarion was consoli-
dated with the Standard. Col. Hamilton
bought Wilson's sixth interest, and the
Clarion was published by Messrs.
Power, Jones, Hamilton and Shannon,
each owning on-fourth interest until
February, 1867. Shannon and Hamil-
ton sold their interest to Power &
Jones, Capt. b, f. Jones, in short
time, sold his interest to Col. Power,
who has continued to own it from that
time to the present.
Col. Hamilton was one of the pro-
prietors of the Clarion for little over
one year
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-16
.DREYFUS FOUND GUILTY.
Sentenced to Ten Years Imprison-
ment--The Court Stood Five
to Two Against Him.
WERE tXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES,
The FinnI Appeal of VI. Demange--
DreSfus' Lust Words 10 the court
scenes In Hennes before the
Ncrdict-The Anti-Dreyfus News
papers Comment.

Rennes, Sept. 9,-Tha court retired
at $40 p. m. 10 consider the verdict.
The yerdict-Guily.
The court found eNteruatiug circum-
stances.
Dreyfus was sentenced to ten years
imprisonment.
The crowd outside greeted the ve"-
dict with cheers Tor the army.
just Before the Verdict.
NJ. Demange, counsel for Dreyfus,
concluded his appeal for the defense
as follows:
AS to you, whoever you may be-
Frenchmen, be you with me or against
me, finding inspiration in the sublime
idea of NJ. Marnard before the court
of cessation, l say to all, we are
Frenchmen. Let Us then be united in
the common sentiment Of love of coun-
try, love of justice, and love of the
ARMY"
As he reached this climax, counseIs
voice swelled like the tones of an or
gan. The close OF his imprisoned
peroration was followed by an out.
burst Of applause, which was immedi,
ateIy suppressed by the president.
Col. Jouaust, president of the
court, asked Dreyfus ii he had any.
thing to add in his behalf. The pris
oner, in a voice cholled with emotion
declared he had only one thing TO say
but of that he was perfectly assured
He said: Il affirm, before my country
and before the army, tlut | am limo
cent. My sole aim has been to save
the honor of my name, The name bornt
by my children. | have suffered five
Years of the most awful fortunes. But
to-day, at last, feel assured that
am about to attain my desire through
your loyalty and justice.
Col. Jouaust-"Haye you finished
Dreyfus?"
Dreyfus Yes, Mr. President"
The court then retired TO deliberate
and the prisoner left the hall, never t'
return, as in accordance With the law
the verdict was rendered in his alb
sence.
The Judgment was read in an ad
Joining little room by Tie clerk of thu
court, NJ. Coupois DrcSfus listened
impassive, did not give the slightes
sign of emotion, did not utter word
and marched back tc prison like al
automaton.
1t is understood Dreyfus will be sen
to Fort Corte, in the island of Corsica
TThe island of Corsica is in the Med
iterranean, about 100 miles southeas
OF the coast of France. Here it wa
! that Napoleon was D01n.T
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-16

play the intense emotion with which
his heart. on this critical morning,
must have been bursting,
scenes About the Town,
The inhabitants of Reunes generally
seemed 10 be going about their busi-
ness as usual, though the police rrgu-
lutions became more aud more sirict'
Anyone who stopped Tor moment
within half a mile of the Lyree was re-
quested 10 move ON by grudarmes.who
appeared ON every side OF the squire.
The front of the telegraph oillrr WIS
held by detachment OF dragons,
while the other quiet streets were en-
lNcued from time 10 time uN troops OF
dragons marching through with tttrtr
shining helmets, aud long horse-hair
pIumes trailing behind. When the
court reached its intermiSsIon there
was the usual rush to the cafes aud
restaurants, where the cuse WAS again
discussed in all lis aspects.
VI. DemnnEe Continues His Plea.
NJ. Demange continued his plea un-
iii the court suspended its session ut
ten o'clock, at which time II was am
rcmced that counsel would need an-
other hour to conclude his speech, af-
ter which the Judges, 1t was added,
would retire 10 consider their verdict
After NJ Dcmauge had spoken,
Maitre Labor arose anu formally re-
nuuuccd his right 10 plead.
The pcroration Of NJ pemange was
splendid piece of ora'ory. His voice
numbered through tire court AMI
echoed outside. The officers and
troopers stationed in the court yard
crowded around the entrance To the
hall, standing on tiptoe 10 catch q
! glimpse of the speaker, while inside
the hall as many of tn" audience were
moved to tears.
\ PIeH 10 Frenchmen.
NJ. Demange pointed to the contrast
between the private life Of Esterhazy
and Drcyfus, and showed that Drey-
| fus. on DEVILS island. waa constantly
| turning his eyes to France and asking
| Justice from his chiefs. while Ester
hazy was attacking and biting and
writing insulting Isttern to his chiefs.
After asking God 10 erIighten the
minds of the Judges NJ. Demange con-
cludad with turning 10 the audience,
in voice choked with emotion. and
his hands trembling, he said:
You, gentlemen, be You for or
against me, in the INSPIRATION Of the
sublime thought of NJ. Nlarnard be-
fore the court of cessation, | tell You
we are all Frenchmen. Consequently,
let us unite in common love of the
fatherland, love If justice and low
Tor the army"
Al. outburst of cheers followed the
lawyers appeal NJ. Drnange sank
back in his seat. as though exhausted.
speech skiIfuIIy Arranged.
The speech was very skiIIfulIv ar
RANGED and was devotrd to demolisb-
in, Stone Inv stone the edifce built nm
nv tbe general staff. going over every
ror+icuia, brought nm in the bor-
darean and refutino the ARGUMENTS of
Gehefals MERCER ana hoSel' lLe ''
yer declared ne ulu no' oeilT,e ii'i,I'
ana Estefha|S Nere aeeoii''iiees' o'ii,
er"lse llehrF WouI@ I'le sup y, e $50,
'he poraereau' hul lielLIa 'n'E ut nav
given INFORM" tlon ~ rs .ei nay ''
lleNlng MN 10 De man VI uollOi' anu
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-16

Washington. Sept TO- Cen. Otis has
been instructed. in framing his plan
of campaign for tie DRY season, to al
low for the fullest participation of the
naval forces now in the Philippines,
and MS soon as he has hseu heard from.
the necessary orders Will go forward
to the naval commanders 10 cooperate
with the army TO an extent not before
contemplated. The nara' officers have
always been willing II do this, but
they have been restrained i'm the opera
tions by an indisposition to interfere
in any manner with the plans of the
military commander. The ships will
undertake to capture any of the ports
now in insurgent possession that may
be desired by the army, and also tc
hold them indefinitely, thus making
it possible to open the railroad on Lu-
zon from the northern eXtremtties;
while in Cayite province with the large
force of marines now on band, it is be-
lieved the navy can undertake to re
lieve the soldiers stationed there, and
make available a consId sra Bile force for
Ot her ODpratiOuS.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-16
Ore, fus' Bearing.

Among the prominent witnesses on
" Senator TrarieuN, the former min
lister of justice, remained seated in the
front row of the witnesses seats. In
the second row Of the privileged pub
lie, facing the judges, sat Matthew
Dreyfus, brother of the prisoner. His
sunken eyes and careworn face re
fected his anxiety and anguish. 1t
was evident that he had not slept dur
ing the night. He was attired in
black. Capt. Dreyfus sat beside a
captain of gendarmes, and, as NJ. De
mango refuted the arguments made
in the speech of the government com
missary. Maj. Carriere, the prisoner
continually turned his face toward
Matthew to watch the effect it had
upon him.
Capt. Dreyfus, however, did not dis
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-16

Oporto, Sept. 11,-One new case of
bubonic plague was officially reported
Saturday.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-16
Early in the Day.

Rennes, Sept. 10.-The appearance Of
urday morning, left no doubts in the
minds of anyone that the final crisis
of the great trial had Been reached.
Instead of scattered gendnmes guard
ing the vicinity of the prison and the
Lvcee, the whole town bristled with
soldiers, all the streets near the court
were guarded at intervals by double
lines of infantry, two companies of in
fantry sat on the church steps adjoin-
ing the Lycee, with their arms stacked
in front of them, while the courtyard
of the prison and at various other
points cavalry could be seen in readi-
ness.
Everyone entering the court was
subjected to the closest SCRUTINY. Even
the women who attended the session
were deprived of their small sun
shades before being permitted to pass.
A larger crowd than usual witnessed
the passage of Dreyfus from the pris-
on to the Lycee, but tie crowds were
nowhere large, and aside from the
presence of the military, the town was
as tranquil as usual.
The Last Session Opens.
The last session of the court-mar-
tial opened at 1850 a. m. Madame La
bori was among the few ladies pres
emit and in the press seats there were
only about so reporters. The prison
er looked flushed and in ill-health, APP
parently suffering from the great
strain.
NJ. Demange resumed his speech for
the defense, which was interrupted.
Friday, by the adjournment of court
The audience listened to his remarks
with the most serious attention, and
he was closely followed by the Judges.
In his appeal TO them, lie strongly ac-
cenuated the words: You must not
say thing is a possibility. A judge
must have proof. No doubt must rest
on the conscience ot Judge
Baron Russell. of Halloween, the
lord chief justice of England, was
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-16

The Greenville Democrat gives Gov.
McTaurin 1866 instructed votes for sena.
tor. and us votes if Mr. Aliens name
Is placed before the legislature
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-08

doctrine, quoting from Morley's es-
innate of the influence of Luther on
the Reformation. tIt was no new
doctrine of grace but Luther who made
the Reformation. " In the personality
of a professor lies his power, CIV
ing a personal experience of two
Greek professors who taught him. One
made him see the moods, tense and
endings of Homer but the other made
him see the "Blind Bard himself. !"
so must teacher impress lis per-
sonality upon the student.
DR.. Buckley paid glowing tribute
to the beauty of the new chapel and
intimated that for the honoring of
those who deserved honor, the un-
known benefactors ought to reveal
their names.
The beauty of the day added to it's
charms to this auspicious occasion and
a large number of prominent people
attended.
On Tuesday evening, the building
was Illuminated that guests might in
spect it. On Wednesday class-rooms
were opened by the different profess
sors with appropriate ceremonis.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-08
INDEPENDENT REHEARsALs.

Strange noises eminating from Fort
Nonsense have caused residents in
that vicinity to wonder as to the
cause of these wierd and terrible
sounds. One tortured neighbor says
that he lay in wait one night and in
this way discovered the origin of the
sounds. He declares that he saw the
members of Independents Minstrel
Company vending their way to the
fort and later he observed the rehears-
al of their approaching entertainment.
Whether the independents have been
singing and cracking jokes from the
mountain tops or elsewhere it is GER
tain that those who go to the Lyceum
next Friday night will witness an ex-
hibition and concert of rare merit.
The house is nearly sold, but a few
tickets still remain unsold which can
be secured at Henry M. Smiths drug
store tomorrow All tickets can be
exchanged at'Mr Smiths on and af-
ter Tuesday the 18th instant.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-08
PETER A. POITRAS.

Peter A. Poitras, better known as
Major Tot" died at his home on
the Spring Valley road Sunday, after
an illness of only few hours. The
funeral services were held at the
Church of the Assumption on Wednes-
day. Interment was made in St.
Mary's Cemetery.
Major Tot was a dwarf, being
slightly more than 8 feet tall He
was born in Fitchburg, Mass, Jan.
4, 1869. He was one of seven children,
all the others attaining full growth.
Chief of Police Holloway married one
of the sisters.
The "Major" was the most perfect
ly formed dwarf ever exhibited, yet
he weighed only thirty pounds. For
several years he appeared with P.
7. Barnum's s show and for five years
Chief Holloway was his manager.
The little fellow has not exhibited
himself for several years. He was
bright, intelligent and good-natured.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-08
HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Organization to Observe the Ami
versary of Washington's Death.

Organization to Observe the Ami
versary of Washington's Death.
The Board of Trustees of the New
Jersey Historical Society has decided
to hold appropriate exercises on the
one hundreth anniversary of the death
Of George Washington, which occurs
Centenary Committee was also adopt
ed at the Boards last meeting in
Newark. 1t provided that the society IS
rooms shall be open to the public on
that day, and that the collection of
Washington relics be placed ON view,
and that a public meeting be held at
night.
General William S. Stryker, presi-
dent of the society, will deliver an
address at the meeting on Washing
ton as He Appeared to His Contempt
raries." DR.. Austin Scott, vice-presi-
dent, will speak on Washington in
New Jersey" There will be other
bpoebhoIo.
The death of Vice President Hobart,
who was for many years member of
the society, and was for two years a
trustee, was brought to the notice of
the board. Frank P. Hill, DR.. Austin
Scott and William Nelson were dele
gated to draft appropriate resolutions.
Miss Selma Butterworth, of Morris
town, was elected member of the
society. The following standing com
mittees were announced:
Library-Frank p. Hill, Jonathan
W. Roberts, Earnest E. Coe.
Finance-Cyrus Peck, John r.
Hardin, Robert F. Ballantine.
Membership-Earnest E. Coe, DR..
Austin Scott, DR.. J. Ackerman Coles.
Printing-Frederick A. Garfield,
Wallace M. Scudder, William M.
Johnson.
Colonial-Wm. Nelson, Garret V. W.
Vroom, General W. S. Stryker, Fran
els b. Lee, DIR. Austin Scott.
Building Charles Bradley, William
II. Corbin, f. Wolcott jackson.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-08
IN MEMORY OF WASHINGTON.

Arrangements are in progress for a
public observance Of the centenary of
Gen. Washington's death on Thurs
day, Dec. 14h. The Washington As
sociation will cause salute of six
teen guns to be fred at noon. The
church bells will be tolled and the
citizens are requested to display
flags at half -mast..s
In the evening at O'Clock general
public service will be held in the
First Presbyterian Church, under
the auspices of the resident members
of the Washington Association. Torbet
Post of the Grand Army of the Re-
public, the Ladies Loyal League and
the Sons and Daughters of the Revo-
luton.
Hon. John Whitehead, president of
the New Jersey Society of the Sons
of the Revolution will preside. Good
speakers are expected. All citizens
are invited.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-08
ToRBET POST ELECTS.

At the annual election of officers of
A. 7. A. Torbet Post, "a G. A. R.
held on Tuesday night the following
were elected:
Commander, DIR. Stephen Pierson
Senior Vice Commander, J. H. Elmer
Junior Vice-C Commander, Isaac Clark
Quarter Master, VIM. Becker; Chap
lain, Theodore Soaring; Officer of the
Day, Jos. H. Berry; Officer of the
Guard, James Durling; Surgeon, H.
M. Dalrymple; Delegates to National
Encampment, Ira W. Cory and Jas.
Darling; Alternates, Edw. W. Pru-
den and J. W. Bruen.
Refreshment and general good
time followed.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-08
MANY HEARTS MADE GLAD.
A Pleasant Thanksgiving at the Old
Ladies' Home.

hdu4oS I1Otuo.
Those who imagine that Thanks
giving Day at public institution il
not the happy cheerful day it is in a
private home, should have stepped in
at the Old Ladies' Home ON Thurs
day last and should have seen the
smiling faces around the dinner table,
as the big turkey was carved and the
interest and pleasure manifested by
the old ladies, as the president of the
Home read a Thanksgiving story from
the Christian Herald. - The turkey
was accompanied by sweet potatoes,
turnips, white potatoes, celery,
onions, and of course, the necessary
adjunct of turkey-cranberry sauce,
while after this came dessert of
charlotte russo "a beautiful supply of
fruit, such as white grapes, bananas
and oranges, and as a grand climax,
ice-cream, with tea and coffee.
The table was most attractive with
big bunch of carnations in the centre,
uUudUou ny one VI UH0 yUuuB ldulSS
from the seminary. In fact, every
thing for the dinner had been donated
by some kind friends outside. They
are all amply repaid for their genero-
sity by the knowledge of the pleasure
they have given, and all Morristown
may be pleased that it owns an insti-
tutiOn whOca atmoSnhoro ia 60 choorf,,l I
and happy.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-08
AN ANNOUNCEMENT

Augustus Paul, who has officiated
for so many years in the capacity OF
manager of the mechanical depart.
ment of the Chronicle, has been com
PEELED to resign owing to i'll health.
Mr.. Paul's excellence as a printer,
needs no comment as the people OF
Morristown we'll know, and that he
is still connected with the plant will
be a source of satisfaction to his many
friends, but he will be able to work
only part of the time at present.
Edwin B. Hurd, of Bath, N. Y. has
assumed the active management.
He is newspaper man of long ex-
perience and comes with the highest
recommendation.
Although the job printing of the
Chronicle has always been of high
order, it is the intention of the pres
ent management to still increase that
standard so that the citizens of Nor
ristown and surrounding country will
not find it necessary to go to other
cities for their work. Artistic up-to-
date printing and punctuality in de-
livery will be our future motto. If
You are not already one of our GUS
toners, try us. we can guarantee en-
tire satisfaction.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-08
ROYAL ARoANUM OFFICERS.

Loantaka Council, No 93S, Royal
Arcanum, held its annual election OF
officers on Tuesday evening. The
new officers are:
Regent, George Grove; Vice-Re-
gent, D. H. Rodney; Orator, J. D.
Thompson; Secretary, E. A. Fleury
Treasurer, V. E. Boell; Collector,
George W. Melick; Chaplain, Stephen
Faulkner; Guide, d. F. Barkman
Warden, J. S. Green; Sentry, BENZ. G..
Meeker; Organist, J. H. Madigan,
Trustee, three years, Joseph Ambrose.
Representative to Grand Council, A..
J. A. Bennell; Alternate, Charles R..
Slater.