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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-05-27
don was granted. Port Gibson
Reveilb.

don was granted.-Po Gibson
Reveilb.
The Hazlehurst Courier is not
among our exchanges, yet it Is re-
ported as q thick-and-thin sup
porter of the governor. We quote
from the Courier.
"This, we say, was wholly un-
necessary. 1t was simply case
where the people with unusual
concert of action asked the gov
ernor to pardon a man sent to the
penitentiary for killing another,
who he had every reason to be-
lieve had taken advantage of his
sister and dishonored her-and 1t
remained only for the governor to
say whether he would grant the
petition. The finding is sure to
be criticised and the governor ac-
cused, for political effect, OF salts
fying the friends Of Miller and at
the same time soften the feelings
of the intimates of the dead man
who insist and have insisted all
along that he was the innocent We
tim of a willy woman. Whether
this be true or no, we are not pre-
pared to say; at any rate the gov
ernor has laid himself open to the
imputation of blowing both hot
and cold at the same breath, ana
we say this in all kindness ana
with no desire to iniure him IN his
candidacy or to discount his ad-
ministration,"
In other words, the Courier ad-
mits that his exeellency seems 10
have been at one and the same a
time trying to ride two horses lno'
we're going in opposite directions
-Carthagenian.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-05-27

In our own state we have seen
the chief executive trampling over
the the constitution, which he himself
declared to be the citadel of the
moor mans liberties. We nave
seen him attempting to usurp leg
isIative powers and denying the
legitimate jurisdiction OF. tne
lgH courts. We have seen him invite
criticism of his administration ana
have seen with what vile language
he characterized those WHO re-
~ anonJed to that invitation, and
how he has used his official powers
20 t,O nnnish some who have dared to
criticize his shortcomings we
!, have seen him use the powerful
lever of official patronage to up
ro,se rO his own political fortunes
and and it is pretty thoroughly ,;tsln belleof "
hi his inauguration has been to S es, =
-ta6lisb t,P in this state just such q
svstem of boss rule as Quay eXer- ,
c;sed in Pennsylvania, and C[okgr v.il
o, and Platt exercised in New I iork'
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-19
ANTI-IMPERIAlISTS MEET.
In Conference at Chicago, They As.
 sail "Emperor" Mckinley.


 Chicago, Oct. 1S.-Only about 80 dele gates, representing 9 states, attended the first national anti-imperialistic con ference in Central Music hall, but last night, when Carl Schurz spoke. the big hall was crowded. Denunciation of the president was the leading theme. He was called Emperor" Mckinley, and Edward Atkinson declared that rum, rot and reckless lying" were the chief features of the ''imperial' policy, the rum reference being to the army can teen.
 Another conference similar to this will be called for Washington's birthday in Washington. It will be for the purpose of considering the political situation of 1900 and deciding upon the proper plan of work for the presidential campaign.
 It is practically certain that the Ma tional league will bend it's energies to- ward creating public sentiment against any attempt by the United States to sub jugate or control any foreign land. 1t will hold itself ready to side with any party that makes anti-imperialism its main political issue. In the meantime It will probably follow the suggestions of Edward Atkinson and work in the doubt full congressional districts.
 Resolutions to be adopted will be bas- ed upon a petition which former Senator George F. Edmunds has prepared for submission to congress. Mir. Edmunds calls upon congress to order the cessation at once of all active military operations on the part of the United States in the Philippines. The petition will not ask that the United States troops now in the Philippines be recalled, but proposes that they be kept there in inactivity pending the result of an attempt of the Filipinos to govern themselves.
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-19
Dickens, Characters.

Dickens simply reveled in MT. Peck sniff and in what is perhaps his great est creation, Mrs. Camp. That admir- able lady is worthy of the creator of Dame Quickly, so masterly, so large is the handling, so flowing in her contour, for Sairey in her way has "an outline" which Mir Mantalini desiderated in a person of quality. Near her, but not actually on her level, is the friendly Mir. Swiveller, whose Marchioness ex- hibits right pathos, which does not har- row, being bathed in humor. MT. Swiv- eller no doubt is raff and would have been "proud of the title," but raff of delicacy, with the kindest heart, and in the matter of poetry he finds in it all the consolation and counsel which. in Mr. Matthew Arnold's opinion, make poetry an eligible substitute for re- ligion. r..
 One thinks of those enchanted char acters down to Miss Walckes and Quilp's boy with an inexpressible affec- tion. Our hearts are simply peopled with those creations which gathered round Dickens when he wrote like amiable spirits summoned by one sweep of magician's wand. Could there be weariness in the brain which bubbled up, as it were, with these creatures of delight-with Mrs. Rodgers and Bailey, Jr., the Mantalinis, and Betsey Prig, and Hannibal Chollop, and the Literary Ladies. and Jefferson Brick2-Andrew Lang in Fortnightly Review.
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-19
a.-.rnI Markets.

New York. Oct ". TLoUR-stete and western inactive and easier with wheat; winter patents, s2eoaS-s0I winter straightA, 8.teesb6 Minnesota pat ents. s8obs4.f5; winter extras. ts.tts8. wHEAf-ANo. 2 red opened weak and lewsr owing to bearish cables and foreign ssuips, after which 1t rallied on export rumors. De- cember, Tb LS-l6a7b ib-l0c., May, Te ib-leefe,to RYE-Dull, state. 0Sc.; No western, oec., ( O. b., anoat, spot.
 CoRN-No. weaker because of cables and local unloading; December, as 1-lssssDfo.i May, S7 s-loa3Ts.c. oATs-No. dull. track. white, state. sO,<a sbc.; track, white, western, s0ltaSSc. PoRK-ouiet; moss, ss.5oas.7b; family, tll.7o ala.
 LARD-Es.y; prime western steam, sS.eo. nominal.
 BuTTER-steadyis state dairy, iessie- stAts creamery, l7aa4c.
 CHEEsE-Firm; large, white, ii%slso. small. white, 12ltc.
 EGos-Quiet: state and Pennsylvania, nisT ae2c; western, unarAded. 1BAleo. SUGAR-Raw steady to firm, fair rsepilR, 2 Is-lOo.; centrifugal. @ test, sbiecy rehntA steady; crushed, 6 1i-l0o: powdered, bAo. TURPENTINE-Steady at bsstAbso. MoLAssES-stesdy; New Orleans, saaiec. RICE-Firm; domestic, 4ssa7tzos Japan. la4asssc.
 TALLow-Easy; oity, De-; country, b,<Ab,<e. HAY-Quiet shipping, eSaYoo.i good s@ .hotae ThaRha
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-19
King Solomon an EKotirt.

And yet this king (Solomonl with his magnlhcence and unrivaled power. this shrewd judge, this skluful statesman. this scholar with his wide culture, be- came n pcssimist, and stands forth one of the saddest figures in all the his tory of melancholy. But if we analyze his misery we find that he was a pessi- mist not because men are disciplined by conflict and trouble, but because he was a confirmed egotist.
 Had men used printing presses In those faroff days the first letter to be exhausted in setting up Solomon's copy would have been the capital letter "I." "I" builded me houses, "I' got me soldiers, "I' wrote proverbs. "I" had manservants, T" had maidaerv- ants. Through unsuitable egotism Solo, mon lifted up this "I' as a columnar hitchlng post, and asked all creation to stand around and admire him. But simplicity is to great man what sweetness is to a rose. A bloated and overwrought egotism makes happiness impossible. Newell Dwight HI. lis. D. D., in Ladies' Home Journal
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-19
London Comment.

London, Oct. 1S.-The Daily News, re- ferring in an editorial article this morn ing to the contest between the Shamrock and the Columbia, says: "We are getting more racing than we want at New York just now. Our correspondent says the Columbia had the race well in hand when the accident to the Shamrock happened and that her captain proved a superior tactician. Yacht racing is as much a test of a vessels strength and fitness as of her speed. The loss of mast is equal ly as serious reflection upon the design CT, rigger or skipper as is a lack of speed. The Columbia would have been quite justified in claiming the race even without the previous agreement. It must be sor- pwfully admitted that the Shamrock's s chances are now very small"
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-19
Parliament Opens.

London, Oct. 1S.-Parliament opened yesterday in extraordinary session to con slider the South African situation. After the queens speech had been read to the two houses, meeting in the house of lords both bodies took a recess and then began the debate on the address in reply to the speech. The Liberal leaders in both houses cordially indorsed the govern. ment,s acceptance of the challenge con. tained in Kruger's ultimatum, but criti. cised the raising of the suzerainty ques- ton, which they held to be unnecessary and fatal to the success of peace nego. tiations. Large crowds waited in the precincts of St. Stephens for the reas- sembling of parliament and heartily wei comed the favorites, especially Mir. Jo- seph Chambeyain, secretary of state for the colonies. The Prince of Wales was loudly cheered while driving to the house .,f lords
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-19
Not Exactly Growing.

"Is your town growing?" asked the Pittsburg man of fellow traveller on the cars.
 "Well, no; can't say it's growing" was the reply, mot growing to speak of, but 1t is improving In its tastes right along"
 'You mean the people are assuming higher standardY"
 '1 do sir. Yes, sir. We now get bananas every day from Cincinnati, and five out of six groceries keep shred ded codfish and Limburger cheese. We don't look for any building boom or in- Aux of strangers, but we'll hold our own and gradually work up to electric door bells and oysters on the half shell Press.
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-19

Says the Jasper (Fla.) News: "There is an industry in this county that but little is known about. It is the alliga- tor hide business. During the season from June 1 to Sept. 1 O. A. Morley of this place bought 757 hides, for which he paid the sum of S467. Doubtless our most timid citizen never thought that 757 gators could be found in this love ly county's creek, swamps and mud holes in the short space of three months time"
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-19
VaIfaire's BfR Mistake.

Voltaire said nearly 100 years ago in a boastful tone, Before the begin ming of the nineteenth century Chris tianity will have disappeared from the earth"
 The Boston Transcript calls attention to the fact that since he uttered those words over 2o0,O00,O00 have been add ed to the Christian church, and the same room Tn which Voltaire uttered those words is now a depository of Bibles.
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-19
Rebel. Marching on Caracas.

Caracas, Venezuela, Oct. 1S.-General Lusiano Mendoza has resigned the com mand of the government forces. 1t was this officer who few days ago refused to engage the revolutionary forces of General Castro. General Julio Sarria, commanding an insurgent force, is, to- gether with the army of General Castro, marching on this city. President An drade is still treating with General Cas-
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-19
sh hamrock,2 Reuafra Mn d e.

New York, Oct. 1S.-By moonlight the crippled yacht Shamrock was repaired last night in the yards of Robbins & Son, Erie basin, Brooklyn. The work up to the time of stepping the new topmast was in charge of the company's men. When midnight was reached the new top mast was in place and a new gaff ready to be set. The new topmast is 56 feet long and 12 inches in diameter at its base. The gaff is 6S feet long and of the same diameter.
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-19
women's Rights at Six.

Dolly, who is 6, was sent to boarding school just before Christmas. When she came home for the holidays, she voiced her many objections to the tenn pie of learning where her guardian had placed her.
 "I don't like to stand in a straight row." she said, land I don't like to drink out of mug with a big Be Good on it. and l don't like to have my face washed round and round as if it was plate New York Commer- cial Advertiser.
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-19
Ran inc Ffrst Locomotive.

New York, Oct. 1S.-Joseph Wood, the oldest locomotive engineer in the United States, is dead at his home at Red Bank, N. J., aged S9. He was fireman on the John Bull, the first locomotive ever oper- ated in this country. The engine was sent from England in 1880 and given its first trial near Bordentown, Mir. Woods na- tive town. He was the inventor of Woods improved frog, the steam whistle and steam pipe and other railroad appli-
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-19
SCARED BY DETROIT'S GUNS.
Americans Prevented Smelling of
 Puerto CabeI1o.

Puerto CabeIlo.
 New York, Oct. 1S.-Officers of the Red D line steamship Philadelphia, which has just arrived from Venezuela, say that when the Philadelphia was in the harbor of Puerto Cabello on Oct. 4 and 5, the insurgents swarmed over the hills back of the town and took posses sion of it. The fort was held by govern. ment troops, who threatened to fire on the town to drive out the rebels. The cruiser Detroit was lying in the harbor close to the American consulate, and the consul forbade the bombardment of the town. ...... .s
 "If you open fire on the town, I shall proceed to shell your works" was the message he sent to the commandant, ac- cording to the officers of the Philadel- phia. In order to emphasize the message the guns of the Detroit were trained on the Venezuelan Notifications.
 That night an envoy from President Andrade was sent from Caracas to Puer- to Cabello, where he had a conference with General Castro. There was a story at Puerto Cabello that President An drade had offered to leave Venezuela if permitted to sell all the property he held and take the proceeds out of the country with him. Castro would not agree to those terms.
 Chief Officer M. NJ. Crockett of the Philadelphia says the insurrection is holding up thousands of bags of coffee which cannot be transported to the sea shore, and all the ships are leaving port light.
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-19
Major Accidentally Kills HfmseIf.

Los Angeles, Oct. 1S.-Major Frank Kidder Upham, treasurer, acting guar termaster and commissary of the Sol diers' home at Santa Monica, has acci dentally killed himself. He was taking a revolver from his desk preparatory to taking charge of a large sum of money at the railroad depot, when in some man ner the weapon was discharged, the bull let passing through his brain. He leaves a widow, two sons and two daughters. One of the sons in at West Point, and the other was an ensign on the Olympia and was with Dewey at Manila. He is now on his way to visit his parents.
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-19
Loyinr Gun to Mrs. schIey.

Washington. Oct. 1S.-The Schley tes- timonial committee of the Royal Area mum has presented a handsome loving cup to Mrs Schley, the wife of Rear Ad. miral Schley. It was purchased with the balance of a fund collected for the pur- pose of purchasing a jeweled sword for the admiral and which was given him some time ago. He is member of the pogsI Arcanum.
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-19
.rcb ,o st.nd One ye.r.

New York. Oct. 1S.--The city council has adopted a resolution offered by Pres ident Randolph Guggenheimer, which asks the board of estimate and appor- tionment to appropriate "a sufficient amout of money to preserve in its pres. ent form for period of one year the arch erected in honor of Admiral Dewey"
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-19
General weyler.. New Appointment

London, Oct. 1S.-The Morning Posts Madrid correspondent says, ''The ap- pointment of General Weyler as presi- dent of the consultative council of war has been confirmed and is severely criti- cised by both military officials and civil ians"
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-19
spaniard. Emigrating to Cuba.

Havana, Oct. 1S.-During the past 60 days there have arrived here over 2,000 Spaniards, who say that it is impossible to obtain work in Spain and that the government is assisting them to emigrate to Cuba. It is believed that over POO, 900 will come to Cuba within the next few months, rendering the situation of the island more complex. One of these Span iards who recently arrived says that wo- men are not assisted to emigrate, the Spanish government aiding only men over IS years of age to leave the country. A large number of these immigrants de- sire to work in the mines, but the mer- chants here are giving employment to all for whom they can possibly find posi- tionS
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-19
County Treasurer Removed.

Albany, Oct. Ex-Governor Roosevelt has issued the formal order removing Thomas Hutson from the office of treas
 urer of Chautauqua county for appro-
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-19
FOREIGN NOTES OF INTEREST.

An American fisherman has been ar- rested at Skibbereen, Ireland, for fishing inside the three mile limit.
 There have been no cases of yellow fever In santiaeo fer q monih. and Gen.
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-19
Buffalo Tanners Strike.

Buffalo, Oct 1S.-About 75 tanners employed at George Laube & Sons tan nery have struck for higher wages. They have been receiving ST a week.
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-19
CANAAN, CONN, THURSDAY. OCTOBER g,
GRASSES.

1nNOOCO- Are these the fairy hosts. y The million marching men, Who after fogs and frosts Sprang up in glade and glenf Their spears were silver gray, Their javelins gold and green, That like fountains spray Shattered the light between. Their banner the wild rose Or honey ysuckle bright, Terrible to their foes When they went out to fight. Now sweet, so sweet, in death They lie, like autumn leaves, With all their golden breath Gathered in golden sheaves. Now sweet, so sweet, they lie With all their comedy length; Piled high in heaps so high And withered all their strength. Alack, that goodly show Of spears and glaives and swords, That Maytime long ago, When these were belted lordsl
 Pail Mall Gazette.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-04-13
A Sad Death.

| J. r. Frazer. OF this place, receive,
the sad intelligence on Thursday OF las
week OF the death Of his youngest siste
which occurred at her home at Bethel
Fork county, on the previous day. N,
particulars of the sad event was given ii
the telegram other than that death wa.
caused by the discharge OF a gun, which
was supposed to have been accidental
Mr.. Frazer left at once for Bethel, hop
ing to reach there in time for the iunera
which occurred on Friday.
The following particulars of the de.
plorable affair we clip from the Polk
County I.emizer:
"Eifie, the IL year old daughter Of
L. B. Frazer and wife, OF Bethel, COM
mitted suicide on Wednesday morning.
After breakfast, while her mother was
out milking, she loaded a gun, placed
the mnz1le to ner breast and touched il
oil with a stick, the charge going
through her heart. When Mrs Frazer
returned to the house she heard Etfie
groaning and thought she was sick, but
soon learned the sad reality. She lived
out hall an hour. No possible reason
Tor the act is known except that she
aad been in poor health for some time. =
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-04-13

nome. on Church street, on FRIDAY,
April I. 1929, aged about 81 veasa.
The snhiect q this sketch was hnrnsin
Manchester, New York, onJune 23, 1917,
and there grew to manhood. After ut.
tanning his majority he emigrate,i II
Michigan whore in 1915 he was married
to Miss Rhoia Davidson who. with the
three children born to them. still sur
wives him. The children are Ii. +. and
J. E. Downer, and Mrs. Alice Brown. all
Of whom are residents OF this vicinity,
Ia 1919 Mr., Downer crossed the plains
TO California and was one Of the first
pioneers OF Butte county, in the Golden
State. He established the first general
store, was the tirst postmaster and own.
ed the first ferry In that connty, being
then located at Oroville. He returned
70 Michigan in 1861 via the Cape Horn
route and the following year recrt ssed
the plains this time taking. his family
with him to the golden west.
The family resided in California until
1877 when'they came to Oregon and, two
years later, settled in Gillian county
where they have since resided.
The deceased was a consistent mem
Der Of the Church Of Christ, Of this city
and was held in high esteem as a neigh
Dor and as man.
The funeral occurred on Sunday, from
the church, Rev. Hurlburt conducting
the services.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-04-13
The Man Who Does Not Ad-
vertise.


breatnes there man with soal SO dea
That 70 himself he hath not said,
Ny trade Of late il getting bad
III try another I0-inch ad /"
fsnch there be. go mark him well.
For him no bank account shall SWELL
No angel watch the golden stair
To welcome home a millionaire.
To such q man the noisy din
OF traffic may not enter in,
For bargain hunters by the score
Shall pass nor heed his dingy door;
For tho bis sign il on the wall
And on some barnyard gate a scrawi.
NO people who have cash and sense:
Go prancing around to read the fence.
Inc man who never asks for trade
by local line or ad displayed
Cares more for rest than worldly gain
And patronage but gives him pain;
Tread lightly. friends, let no rude sound
Disturb his solitude profound,
Here let him live in calm repose
Unsougbt except b. men he owes.
And when he dies, 90 plant him deep
That naught may break his dreamlees
sleep,
Where no rude clamor may dispel
The quiet that he loved SO well.
And that the world may know its loss
liace on his grave wreath Of moss
And on the stone above, Here lies
A chump who wouldn't ADVERTISE
Mercury.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-04-13
w. D. Jones Killed

The people of this city were startled
( this morning by a telephone mesa &c
from Grass Valley, stating that another
shooting scrape had occurred at Antelope
which resulted in the death Of w. D.
Jones, one of the leading citizens OF that
section.
1t seems that bad blood had existed
ior sometime between Mr.. Jones and
T. N. Spicer. Spicer, we understand.
was ordered by Mr.. Jones to remain
off his premises.
Yesterday Spicer was hired bv some
one TO haul furniture to Jones, house
and while there the trouble arose which
resulted in the killing of Jones.
Both men were armed and altbonOh
little could be learned concerning the
matter. it is thought the shooting was
done In self defense. Mr.. Jones was
shot through the head and was killed |
almost instantly.
After the unfortunate occurrence
Spicer gave himself up and will be
brought to The DalIes for his hearing.
". D. Jones was born in RAY county
Missouri. about 81 years ago and moved
to California where he lived for a con-
siderable time. He afterwards moved
70 Antelope where be has made his
home ever since. Several years ago
ms wife died, also one of his two chill
dIen, the surviving one being Mrs. AM
Aelsay, OF this city. The deceased was
highly respected citizen and his VIC.
ent death came as shock to all who
new him Times Mountaineer.
from the Antelope Herald we learn
nat spicer was exonerated BY the coro- s
er's jury on the ground of self defense
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-04-13
HE OFFICIAL PAPER or GILLIAN,
COUNTY. 0REuoM.


An interesting story comes from
Maska II il to the effect that 4
short usae ago two miness while a,
work On their claim in the Klon.
dske region, unearthes the carcass
of an immense prehistoric nam
nial The assh Of which was as fresh
and sweet as the finest T-bone
steak on the market. II the story
is true we must conclude that the
packers Of prehistoric days could
have given Alger and his accompli-
ees cards and spades and then
beaten them "all hollow" in the
enbalning business.