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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09
Michigan Village Wiped out.

Bay City, Mich, Sept. 4.-Hincon-
ming village, 20miles north of Bay City.
was visited by disastrous fire yester-
day afternoon. Thirty-two buildings,
including the Michigan Central passen-
ger station, Maccabee hall. IL business
houses and 25 dwellings were totally
destroyed with their contents in near
ly every case. A heavy north wind
prevailed and the fremen were unable
to cope with the flames. The fire
stopped when it had burned itself out.
The loss is roughly estimated at s75,-
900, with small insurance.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09
MAY Yohe has the famous Hope

May Yohe has the famous HopeU
mond.
Lillian Russell owns some stones "
are brilliant and beautiful.
In Fay Templeton's jewel ooN
long reposed a famous necklace
Della Fox has some fine diani0'
imong them a necklace of AZ stonvs
Throughout her stage career ~ :,
CHASER has invested a certain PEI II
of her earnings in diamonds anu i
has perhaps the finest collection Ou !
stage.
Mrs. Howard Gould, who was ha'-.
inc Clemmons, the actress, has ~
rlYaled collection of diamonds, ' r,1I
has Mrs. George Gould, formerly ~
Kingdom.
Fanny Davenport's diamonds
exquisite, yet they were sold al ave- \
death to Blanche Walsh for SlJ'O'y
everyone considers Miss Walsh S'-
a remarkable bargain. "A
Lilly Langtry's diamons were PO'
the most notable array ever Woiu
the stage. A quarter of miI. l,..,
lars was their value and nos' WI nj,
goers remember her gorgeous n'
of tur quoises and diamonds
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

London, Sept. 4.-In reply to an
evening papers query as to why the
government has not promised to help
the farmers by securing the best Amer
lean instead of English machiner. an
AnPto-AuStralian writes: Nobody in
Australia would think of using any
thing but American machinery. 1t is
all American from the reaper and bind
er to the lawn mower and the garden
trowel Many of the implements are
unknown to the English farmer"
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

cambridge, Ga, Sept. 4. Frequent
whipping of inotfensive negroes by
whitecaps has aroused the people OF
Decatur to such an extent that Judge
Spence, of the superior court, has been
appealed to to summon a special s.
sion of court to deal with these law
less bands of white men. Since the
series of lynchings following the Ogle.
tree outrage irresponsible white men
have formed Su klux bands and every
night one or more negroes have been
dragged from their homes and harshlv
dealt with
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09
TREATMENT or NEGROES.
A., npi,i,I of the postothco Department
Gives IIs Observations About '"i"red
rnstmastrrs IN the south

Washington, sept, 1.-The tronbl'
ab,ut the post office at Peck, fia'
sand "a post Office official, lis not b
marker to the rumpua which was RAISED
dmiup Harrison, administration over
tbs p5st office at White Springs, only "a
short distance from Peck Tint Sec
tion of Florida appears to be prolific OF
most office disturbances As a rule,
however. the negro postmaster is treat
ed with indulgence in the south. There
is not In the country more aristocrat-
ie and refined city than Athens, Ga,
fine seat of the state university, nor
NAL school and two of the leading fe-
male seminaries of the country 1t
is a city of refinement and wealth, and
vet its citizens have never raised
trouble with negro postmasters'
Athens has had one and now has an
other, and not the least friction has
occurred and not the slightest com
plant has been made of negro hold
inc the Office. | do not say that the
better class of whites want the negro
in these Offices, but so long rs the
black otliceholdcr conducts himself
and his office in the proper way, they
do not often interfere with him.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09
VIII Not BE Shot.

San Francisco, Sept. 4.-Thomas Me
Weigh will not be shot to death but
will serve life term in the military
prison at AlcatrGz island, by the order
Of President Mckinley. He recently
arrived here from Manila on the Grant
and was sentenced to be shot to death by
musketry for making murderous as
pault on his superior officer, Capt. D, c.
Wright, of company G. First Wyoming
volunteers He stabbed his companion,
William Ferris, at the Preside before
leaving for the Philippines.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

Vienna, Sept 4.-The Hungarian
ministry of agriculture has issued
its annual estimates of the worlds
harvest. This points to a considerable
deficiency. The wheat yield is no.
100000 hectoliters below last years
and about $4,000, 600 short of the entire
worlds demand. The estimated yield
of rye is 5000, 600 less than that of last
year; of barley, 1000, 600 less and of
oats 80, 600. 600 less. The total def
cheney in all cereals is about 81, 600, 600
hectoliters.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

Madison. Wis, Sept. 1.-THE Ameri-
can Tobacco company will hereafter
buy leaf tobacco direct from Wiscon-
sin farmers. The trust will erect
mammoth depot in Madison for sorting
and storing its purchases. This move
it is expected, will drive many small
dealers ont of the field. Recently the
trust bought 81 600, 600 worth of Wis
eonsin leaf tobacco from jobbers,
which transaction impressed it with
the advantage of having agents buy
direct from the farmer thereby max
ing big saving.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09
1t WIN Be Non-Partisan.

st. Louis. Sept. 4.-The next big
gathering of Importance in st. Louis
win be the meeting of governors and
attorneys general to be held Septem-
Der 20, for the purpose of devising
ways and means for opposing trusts by
legislation. The meeting was called
by Gov. Sayers, of Texas, and it is ex-
pected that at least 80 states will be
represented. The gathering will be
non-partisan, and will be participated
in by democrats and republicans alike.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

Manila, Sept. A. MANY Spanish pris-
oners are escaping from the Filipinos
and bringing into the American lines
stories of hard treatment They
agree that the Filipinos are exceeding
ly short of rations and that a large sec
ton of their troops is reduced to the
use of home made black powder. The
natives are trying every scheme to get
food and munitions from Manila.
Daily arrests are made for attempts to
smuggle contraband of war through
the American lines.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

Manila, Sept. 4.-The Twentieth
Kansas regiment sailed for San Fran
cisco yesterday on board the Tartar.
The transport is to touch at Hong
Kong, Nagasaki, Yokohoma and Homo
lulu on the way home. There are
about 800 men and officers of the regi.
ment aboard. Gen. and Mrs. Funston
sailed to-day on the hospital ship
Solace. The Solace will touch at Iloilo.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

Washington, Sept 4.-The quarter
master general OF the army yesterday
received the following dispatch from
Nagasalii, Japan, dated yesterday,
ctating that one of the government
transports has gone aground: Morgan
City (transport) struck, made water.
was beached at eastern entrance to
northern channel inland sea- all safe;
damage unknown; particulars later.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

Springfield, O., Sept. As. II. Ellis
has written Chairman Thompson, of
mittee. accepting the nomination for
governor. Mr.. Thompson says the in
itiative and referendum plank in the
democratic state platform will draw
no votes from the union reformers, as
il il insincere.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

Washington, Sept. 4.-The state de-
partment has decided that it will not
be feasible or necessary to send a war
ship to South Africa. Such a vessel, it
is said, could get no nearer the Trans,
vaal than Delagoa bay, and as this is
Portuguese territory, it would net be
possible to send marines or sailors
across the country even were it desir-
able to do So
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

New York, Sept. 4.-Ihe siXtieth an
niversary of the birth of Henry
George was celebrated yesterday after
noon at the Grand Central palace under
the auspices of the Manhattan Single
Tax club. About 1000 persons were
present including representatives of a
mum Der of labor organizations
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

Jacksonville, H., Sept. 4.-Judge
Richard Yates son of Illinois civil
war governor, has announced his can
uloacy Tor the governorship of Illinois.
subject to the decision of the repub-
mean state convention. Gov. Tanner
Will also seek a denomination.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

Durant, l. T., Sept. 4.-The Chiclxa-
saw Legislature convened at Tisho-
mingo this morning. 1t will probably
not remain in session longer than a
week, as there is little business to
transact
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

n, new a, York Sept IA special to the
Tribune from Paterson. n !. saw.
me SILK ribbon trust has perfected its
organization and will be ready to be-
GIN business on or before October
ne capital stock of the new COMPANY
will be $50 900 600.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

cincinnati, Sept. 3.--John r. Mclean.
nominee of the democratic party of
ONO Tor governor, is himself authority
Tor the story that he is not a candidate
Tor president in 1900, but would like to
succeed Foraker in the United States
senate in 1901.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

London, Sept. 4,-The Cape Town
correspondent of the Daily Mail saws;
i ne l ransvaal authorities are forward.
ing huge quantities Of Mauser ammu-
nltlon from Pretoria to Bloemfontein.
O Jh Friday l.50O. 900 rounds arrived at
the Orange Free State capital.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

. instructor 20 suppress t"H'uIlHi
houses.
: An independent tobacco factor,
to fight the trust is to bee built in
st. Louis.
It is probable a colorcd volunteer
t regiment will be recruited for ser
vice in The Philippines.
4 An undertaking firm at FL Paso,
70 Tex, secured the contract to bury
city paupers for cents each,
70 Philip lakel, a prominent citi-
zen Of S. Louis, was run down by
a frightened team and killed,
The proposed alliance between
2 China and Japan has fallen through
on account of opposition from the
powers.
Forest fires in Laramie county,
Wyoming, destroyed hundreds Of
thousands of dollars worth Of timber
and other property.
The Standard Oil Company has
1o,sed sa,erel tbons,rd ,cros If ali
Hands In Nar.rrs Limestone aud
Eroast,ne .,rrtios IN Tovos
Ina freight wreck ON the NJ, X.
. E r. near Erie, Kas., Tom Dough-
known man from Coror,do wore
killed
A Irl r,,,r;.l .m.i.r o5rf.,s
CLir. r.. 80. -, HI,
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tiors and uoro tLro,rr fr,n, tb.ir
horses ~. r,a .aIIi.;an II W.
scotr'. noel. u.,g br,l.or and Sboror
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~ ''''s'' VI '10'' VS.
wo coO'oh plchers IN Delta coun-
w. IeAas, made wager That each
1ou'" ''cA more COTTON IN one Gay
than the other. They made an early
start and refused to 60 to the farm
house for dinner. In the afternoon
they were found dead in adjacent
burrows Both ma" become over
leateo ana dIed about the same time
The Chinese minister, in a diplo-
matte way, has notified the state de- '
oartment at Washington that if =,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

Alexandria, Sept. 4.-lIis Holiness
Pope Sophronius, patriarch of the or
thodox Greek church of Alexandria,
Lydia, Ethiopia and all Egypt, died
yesterday, aged l03.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

Springfield, O., Sept. 4.-W H. Bur.
nett ammo Jnced yesterday that w. j.
Bryan will come to Ohio and cover the
state with Mclean.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09
NEWS OF THE WORLD.

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The Forrest City times., 1899-03-17

A mild mellow production OF Old
krnt,,ck is" Vollmer whisky. which
now can be had ut all iirst-class places
make 'em give you ''Vollmer. "
For Medicinal purposes there is nc
whisky in the world that can compare
with the standard brand, Jesse
Moore tits purity is vouched for.
The Presbyterian mieisfer, who i,
WAS announced last week mad been en-
gagged to preach ut this place, has de-
cided to remain at his present post.
We are now prepared to han mon
ey on improved farms on tlie five and
ten year plans on liberal tefms.
GEO. Z. TAYLOR X Co.
The curative properties. strength and
effect Of pr. NJ. a. Simmons Liver
Medicine are always the same. 1t can.
not be equaled. j. II. Dunavant Il Co
A new postotlice has been established
in L'Anguille township and il. called
Horton. w. L. Ellis is postmaster
The first mail went out last Saturday
The. newest and most attractive of
the things in Forrest City rs THE new
store. with its new goods and full stock
1T first. class groceries, at Barrow &
Co.'S
have used Smiths Sure Kidney
Cure, aud 1t has made " perl.Nhenr
cnre-Mrs. VIM. Purysar. Jonrsboro
Ark. Price 50 cents. For sale by all
druggists
Squire +. Bonner Is foreman of the
grand jury. and lsas prpwett is tthe
deputy in waiting. while Ellis Tmrley
holds down the clerIship--three good
selections.
A priceless blessing is found in DIR.
Sawyer's Arnica and Witch Hazel Salvp
for piles. hives. scaldhead. eczema. pin
worms. burns aud cuts. j. Ii. Uuna.
want 4 Co.
Robert Brown. of New Castle. was IN
town Monday on business. He gave
us Y pleasant call aud left his subscrip-
! tion for several news aud farm papers.
Thank you.
W. r. Kendrick. 1T Widener. is a
member of the grand jury. lie In
formed us Monday that the telephone
poles were then being loaded, and have
since arrived.
j. II. Bynum Was in town and a
pleasant caller ut this office yesterday.
lie WAS accompanied by e.. I. Binson.
OF LAnguille, and has our thanks for
substantial fay0rs.
The Forrest City times., 1899-03-17

a careful perusal of the Railroad
Commission Bill. printed "a eighth
page, will dispel the dreams Of many.
Dock kodgers. gentlemanof color,
and an epicurian IN iaSte. lifted u hogs
head cheese III Grobmyrr's on Monday.
After giving Marshal Wolff meNidy
chase h. WAS landed in the calaboGsr.
AT th- he trial his honor. III. mayor,
Dulcted him in the sum Of e25.
j. X GRAY. Atkins. Ark. writes:
lave used DIR. NJ. A. Simmons Liver
Medicine 20 years. 1t cured me nf sopr
stomach. liver troubles, la grippe aud
several bilious attacks. | consider nne
desc superior to n :.,5c package Of Black
Draught. J. II. Dunavant & Co.
Attend the students recital, for the
benefit OF the Crowley Ridge Institute
library Wednesday, March %. 1899.
S:l5 o'clock. ut the residence If Mr..
and Mrs. o. d Rnllwave. assisted by
Miss Katie Rollwage, contralto: Mr..
W. Shoemaker. violin. Admission 15c
The Forrest City times., 1899-03-17

Doht wOrry-j.,in the "d0nt wor.
~ club buy "Vollmer (" whisky aud
you VIII have NO cause TO worry-it is
absolutely pure.
| Constipation ~ the bowels NAV I've
easily cured bv few buses IT DIR. NJ.
\. Simmons Liver MEDICINE. j. II.
Dunavant & Co. =,
Miss Annie Young. of Madison. re-
turned hume Wednesday. after being
The pleasant guest Of Mrs. Joe Myers
for several days.
Ike Mallory has fitted up the rooms
| over his place If business fOn sleeping
apartments and can accommodate the
travelling public.
w. j. Todd. Of Franks township,
was in town Saturday and a pleasant
caller at this office. lie is a hardwork.
ing, good citizen.
We now have complete assortment
ct masks, false faces. noses. mustaches,
etc. Prices range SC 10 pc. Land
vOigt Il Vadakim.
Squire Peter 'Bramei. Of wheatley.
looking rs hale ,knd hearty rs usual. is
serving on the grand jury. lie Is one
Of our best citizens.
The sound OF the spade Is heard in
the land. and the kid old enough to
work makes himself scarcer-garden.
ing has commenced.
1t Is no use for man to try these
days to help every fellow who comes
along begging. There are too many
making it u business.
We are Offering 30 titles-standard
JIG mos. beautifully bound in cloth. at
20 cents ut the Newsstand. They are
n marvel Of chearness.
To restore the clear skin, the bright
eve, alert gait aud sound health, use
DIR. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine.
}. IL. Dunavant Il Go.
NJ. j.. Williams. of Colt. was in town
Saturday on business, n pleasant caller
ut this Office and u new subscriber to
The TINES. Thanks.
A bill has passed the lower house tn
change the date Of chancery court in st.
Francis county to the second Mondays
ia May and December.
Small change and silver of all kinds
seems to be quite scarce IN town every
Saturdays judging by the calls we have
for - change for i've"
The commissioners of accounts have
been in session this week. Their re.
port will he published in The TINES
when 1t is made to the court.
Every man has energy enough tied
up in his body and brains to do some.
thing aud become u real force in the
world il he would only pnt it out.
The Forrest City times., 1899-03-17

q Hon. Bruce Macon, prosecuting nj.
torney. WAS a genial caller ut our sane
tum Monday morning. lie IL giving
the business of the state his best ener-
gies befUe the court. CO.
We southsiders would like to have
that old delapidated. unsightlv and
neglected fence removed ut your ear
Hest convenience. viii the street
committee be so kind.
Easter is our next speciality. We will
have. as usual, " complete line Of
Easter cards, booklets and novelties.
Also egg dyes-eight, colors for S cents.
Landvoigt Is Vadakin.
cMrs. j. ID Medley came over from
Little Rock Sunday, to see her friend,
Miss Rose Latta, of New York, who is
visiting MIR. and Mis-. w. 5. Durbc.
row, Mrs. Neeley's parents.
Celery salt, Ehglish mustard and
horseradish are Among fse best relishes
exiant. but w. Il. Sanders keeps "
hundred and one others besides. They
are cheap, good and healthf,il.
Aiesdamps Mamie Exeil and Matte
Barlow, daughters Of Mr.. and Mrs. G..
II. Ravens. returned to their homes in
Memphis Wednesday. having spent n
week with their relatives here.
Miss Elise Avery is visiting In the
city for u week and is guest of Capt
and Mrs. q. J.. knight. She has been
in New York for two years and is en-
route to her home ut Hot Springs.
We will sell for next thirty days our
stock Of Carpets. Mating, Oil Cloths.
Furniture, Chairs. ETC., at ten per
cent above cost for cash.
Russell, Graham Il Co.
Flushed cheeks. throbbing temples.
nausea. lassitude. lost appetite. sallow
complexion, pnples, b.otches, are
warnings. Take Dir. NJ. a. Simmons
Liver Medicine. j. II. Dunavant Il Co.
The modern pill |" is rightly applied
to DR.. Sawyer's Little Wide Awake
Pills. because they perfectly and COM
pletely cure biliOusness. inactive liver
and constipation. j. II. Uunavant &
Co.
There is no medicine that has vet
been discovered that has virtues de-.
serving to be compared with DR.. Saw.
yer's Wild Cherry aud Tar for bad
cases Of bronchitis. consumption, or
any cough or cold. j. II. Dunavant Il
Co.
Peterson Jackson and little son, of
Democrat, were in town the first of the
week, the former on court business,
and gave us n pleasant call. Mr.. Jack.
son is not enjoying the best of health,
though his indomitable energies keep
him busy. He has our thanks for sub.
stantial favors.
The Forrest City times., 1899-03-17

DO yon want n iirst.class s,noke, I,
s ~. Wy barrow Il Co.'S cigars. They
standard Croquet spts-75 cent. i,
~ ~ VI The Newsstand. a big s,wL
to select from. "s '''eS
+ Losr-On SUNDAY aftarroo, c,,,d
sword min. set in blue enamel, M w.r"
at TINES Office.
Havr received since January lat =
complete supply Of fresh groce ries
w. i. Sanders.
u. w. Iattimer. of Union CITY. Ten.
nessee. was IN town Tuesday to close
up timber deal. " ''''
Nnthing aids digestion more than \
goon smoke. Try W. L. Sanders's eli.
gars and tobacco.
Stove wood delivered to any part n,
ihe city for 20 cents per load by Fms.
sell. Graham u Co.
The oldest Is the best. We have
whisky from Alto years old. 4. C.
F'olbre Il Go. Try it.
1On Jean get comfortable room
ami clean. wel-k~pt bed ut the Neely
House. Lodging .5c.
j. L. Fondren was in Memphis We'd.
needay tn place his son Rufus i'm Mel.
son s business college.
For medicinal purposes our Old Yam.
nfs.ee has no superior. r. &. Folbre
4 Go. We have others.
When yon want draying done. ses
Rainbolt 81 Mccormick. Leave ardere
at Ike Mallory's saloon.
cDr. N. T.. Baaucliamp, of Riverside.
was IN town Wednesday on business,
but only for n few hours.
Don't forget the Cumberland Rye. 1t
is the best whiskev on the market.
Sold only by Ike Mallory.
Are yon fond of good coffee? Try
-" Royal Breakfast" III 2 cents per
pound, at w. L. Sanders's.
Assam Aid to digestion, smoke Lit.
tie Ned cigar. We have tried them
and Ike Mallory sells them.
Farmers Delight-tle best Potato
Plow and Cultivator in the world, for
sale by Russell. Graham & Co.
The river man at Memphis, says no
apprehension may be feared of an over.
flow, from the present outlook.
When you, want a firstclass regular
meal try the Nicely House. Table sup.
piled with the, best. Meals 25c.
Squire and Mrs. Boyle returned from
st. Louis Sunday. Tive former has
been in bad health for a month.