The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-12-23
washingtons Centennial Memorial Exsr
Cisrs.

"'"'" Va N'"lEt haNh4hFloh Among
the documents read was letter from
the Oldest Mason now living, Adna
Adams Treat dated Denver, Colorado,
November 23, 1899. II is Of such his.
toric value, we give il place here
l was born Aprils, 1871 hence was nearly
three years OF age at the time of Gen.
George Washington's death
was one Of committee from Apollo
lodge Troy, New York, TO receive aud on.
terrain Gen Marquis de Lafayette. who
had been warm perional friend Of Gen
Washington at reception rendered him
by the city Of Troy, oD September IS, lsaI
and took part in tho Masonic division OF
the grand procession On that day. Our
committe escorted him to and from tho
lodge, where Il reception wa, held
As recall the impressions made upon my
mind of his appearanceand address, he was
Of medium height, erect of figure, with
faultloss dres'-in manIer and appearance
a French gentleman
IL would give me great pleasure, we're II
not for my intrmities, to be present on so
memorable an OCCASION to do honor to an
event that holds in memory one OF the most
illGstrious characters in modern history.
occurring within the space Of my life, one
hundred years ago, As we are disposed tc
honor the good deeds and acts of the living,
it is also right to honor the important
events that have crowned the lives of tho
dead, for their works 30 follow them" as
we bow in silent alteration to the behest5
Of our Creator,
Rev. d. j. II. Alexander Of Kosciusko
has been treasurer of the Synod Of Mis-
sissippi for thirty-six years. At the
recent meeting of that body he ten
dered his resignation, because Of the
| increasing mfrmities of age and it was
reluctantly accepted. The life Of this
consecrated servant of the Master has
| been a demolition to Central Mississippi
| for the last two-score years, and when
he shall have passed away his memory
will be preserved in immortal green.
Governor McLaurin has paid over to
the State Treasurer the $500 handed to
Private Secretary Conan by Charles O.
summers, the noted express robbef,
when he surrendered in September, to
reimburse the State for expenses in.
cured in efforts to capture him. Some
sticklers contended that because there
was no law for so peculiar a case, the
treasurer couldn't receive it, but Capt
May don't see things that way, 1t viii
pay the mileage of several members
next month
The Jackson council sd. down very
heavily on the proposition 81 buy $40, !
600 livery stable and convert it into a
public market and auditorium The
average citizen prefers to have meats |
and country produce delivered at the |
door. But jackson should provide an
auditorium or an operahouse equal to
her requirements, and in keeping with
her progress in other directions As a
place of public resort, the present eX-
euse for a showhouse should be con
demned and stunned.
On the day that Judge Longino is in
augurated as Governor, Mississippi Col |
lege, at Clinton, will suspend its exer-
cises, and the two college military com
panies, the Rifles and Invlncibles, will |
participate in the parade Of the National
Guards on that occasion. The Governor
elect is one of the numerous young men
the college has trained for usefulness
and eminence.
At the recent Vicksburg Military
Park Association meeting the pleasing
fact was stated that all the lands sur
veyed for the park had been secured
except thirty-fve acres. Among the
many interesting incidents Of the meet
ing was the presentation of handsome
gold medal to Captain J. F. Merry, one
of the first, most active and influential
promoters of the park.
Representative McLain has intro
duced bin to compensate the Natchez
Protestant Orphan Asylum for use of
and damage to property by the Federal
troops during the war. Amount $4,000.
1t is just claim that should long since
have been paid.
There are thirty-two children in the
Baptist Orphanage at jackson. 1t will
have to provide more room, which means
that it needs more help. The orphanage
is doing a good work, and is entitled to
the generous sympathy of the Baptist
and of the general public.
Mr.. Raiford is making the Mississippi
of the Commercial Appeal
an attractive feature of that splendid
newspaper.
The Penitentary Board of Control
had $50, 9Ol. 33 and 922 convicts on hand
December l. Pretty COCO assets
A plant for bottling soda and other
summer drinks Isl to be established az
Capt. W. II. Hardy has removed from
Meridian to Hattiesburg substan-
.ial gain to the last named city.
Two dozen substantial citizens Of the
Georgetown neighborhoot, Copiah
have addressed this appeal to
he attorneys of that county: {
We, the undersigned citizens Of George
own and vicinity, respectfully ASK you NOT
o take any part in the defense of any par I
les charged with illegal sale Of intoxicants
!, tbis community. They are not only de-
the negroes, but apso are l
menace to the morals Of the 20 ung whl'' !
men of our section 5
Mayor Todd, Of Jackson very prop J