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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21
CENSUS OF COTTON.
The Ginners VIII be Asked to Give
the Figures.

Washington, April Is, There
is probably no single fact, the
knowledge of which is more inter
esting and important to the south
ernpeople than the amount of the
cotton crop.
The present methods of ascer-
tanning the magnitude>of the cot
ton crop are unsatisfactory.
There is one method of asser-
tanning the amount Of the crop
exactly, for there is one process
that of ginning, to which all cot
ton for any commercial or indus
trial use what ever must be sub
iected. If one could obtain from
all the cotton gins of the country
reports of the amount of the staple
they have turned out, the precise
aggregate of the whole crop would
be known. 1t is proposed to APP
ply this process IN taking the
twelfth census, the field work OF
which is TO begin on the LIST OF
June. An pert special agent
has been appointed whose sole
duty will be to obtain returns from
all the ginning and baleing estab-
lishments in the cotton growing
region. No ginery is too small or
insignificant to to be visited and
asked for a return.----EX.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21
J. H. ROBB.
General Insure nee.
Telephone 1853.
TIMES BUILDING GRttiVIlLt MISS
Dr. A. Bruce.

At y NJ, Tuesday when the
hand of the toiler laid Gown his
implement of toll to return to his
home and loved ones to break
llfe's bread together. DR.. Bruce
"a prominent physician of this
city who had been sick for some
ten days, laid down his life's work
of A. years and his sould wendell
its way to the Maker who gave it.
He came to Greenville some u or
Is years ago from Centralia, Ill.,,
where o brother and sister now
reside, With the warm, genial
disposition he had, he soon be-
came a true Southerner in every
sense of the word. and was always
ready to lend financial aid and as
sistance to the upbuilding of city
or state. He was a member of
the b. p. .. Elks, K. of p, and
|. o. o. +.
1t is true, like all men, he had
his faults, but the true beats Of
his big heart, his open purse to
charity, his response to the calls
of the poor on the bed of attic
ton, biotted out his faults in the
eyes of his friends and gave them
rich reasons for grief in his loss
The funeral took place from the
Elks home on Washington Ave,
W ednesday morning, the remains
icing inferred in City Cemetery.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21
Inc announcement Of judge Pat

Henry as candidate for congress
from the third district is likely to
put a new phrase on affairs in that
district. Prior to his appoint
ment to the iudgeship, it was
known he expected to be u candi-
date for congress but 1t was said
in connection with his present
Office that the governor had ten
dered him the position with two
conditions attached, the one that
he quit bringing and the othe;
that he stand for the position at
the regular election. The report
was evidently erroneous. BE that
as it may, his announcement now
for congress is significant and
demonstrates the fact that his ex-
cellency's shrewd political play is
checkmated by one from as con-
summate an artist. 1t cannot
have been forgotten bow quickly
a calm followed the torrent of
abuse poured upon the governor
while Judge McLaurin's reap
pointment was suspended in the
balance, when Mr.. Henry was APP
pointed. Mr. Henry, a strong
McLaurin leader, accepts the APP
pointment OF Judge, holds it until
the office becomes elective and
then steps aside for his friend,
Judge McLaurin, W. X. MoLaur-
IN will be the next Judge in that
district,
The above we clip from the
Biloxi Review and no doubt what
it says is true that w. X. Nc
Laurin will be the next Judge of
Warren county, by election. But
we must say if the charges are
true made against him to the Gov
ernor by citizens of Warren coun-
ty and he as the chief executive of
State could not afford to reap
point him which proves they are
true, we cannot see how any
citlzeG of Warren can vote to
place upon his shoulders the spot
less ermlne of so high an office.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21
Sheriff'S Sale.
State of Mississ .ppi, I
Washington County.

State of Mississippi,
Washington County.
In Circuit Court, To May term 1900.
No. $3.50,
a Baldwin & Co., vs.. execution. T.
?. House. and ]. Y. Farguson VS.. exc
cution ] p. House.
BY virtue Of the above Execution to
me directed, [ shall expose to public
sale. at the door of the court house
in Greenvilie within the hours pre-
scribed by law, to the highest bidder.
for cash, on the LIST Monday of Nav.
next all the right titles, and interest
of the defendant, J, P. House in and to
OF the following described property, to
wit: M
N Division in Original town of
Arcola bought from II. Oliver. Lots
Original town of Arcola /. 2, 3, block /.
North of the ii. Oliver lot. one store
frame building facing the east side of
public roBn and formerly occudied bv
Messrs. Paxton & Grifiing. druggist
y bove property situated id aforesaid
county and State, the same HAVING
been levied upon as the property of the
defendant j. 2. House, and will be
sold to satisfy plaintiffs claim and all
costs.
=. W. E. HUNT.
Sheriff OF Washington County.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21

The Crokers, who have been
saying that Greenville would not
have electric cars. have camellon-
like, changed his form to the 81
told you So" since the track for
the new electric line is being put
down. All the poles for the new
line are now up and a large force
is putting down the steel
tracks. So you can look for the
road to be in full operation by
May 1st. Then watch Green.
vile expand. Give US a cotton
factory and she will no doubt.
.ouch the Philippine with ITS
products.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21
gOgue.

Greenyille will soon become
noted for stock raising. No city
In the south furnishes cheaper or
better pastures than the grassy
lawn of its citizens front yards.
Poor horses and cows are brought
here, turned loose on them six
nights in week and allowed to
rest on them all day Sunday and
before month they ale rolling
fat. The city has stock law, but
this is to prevent them only from
entering the stores and houses.
We understand the new electric
cars will have whistles to warn
them at night of their coming so
as to prevent killing and suits.
Several horses have wandered
away lately, and their owners
theaten the city with suits for
the pond-keeper and hearder al
lowing it. To prevent this the
Council should have the city
fenced. No city furnishes more
latitude, greener pastures or less
expense for carrying on this
business than Greenvllle, and if
you are contemplating entering it
come here tothe blue grass region
& Mississippi. !
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21

Senator H. D. Money sent us
last week a very useful and in
structive map of the U. S. show
ing how the different parts were
obtained--Loulsana purchase, Ced-
ed by Mexico etc. 1t is a valuable
source of information and we APP
preciate it very highly and thank
our friend and able Senator for
favoring us with one.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21

The election of Senator Jno. L,
Morgan in Ala. is now assured.
This was as holly contested fight
as the State has witnessed in many
years. And from the result of
Saturdays primaries johnson
is the worst defeated man that
ever made o race in Ala. Such
should be the death of a demo-
gogue.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21
Bridge Notice.


State of Mississippi, Washingt n Comfy
ny an order of the board of Suneryisors
ed w Siis dbay; sealed BIDS are invited 10 be-
nine o'clock -. m. on Monday, Nav The 7tb
1900 for the construction of a bridge ocro VI
Big trail Lake, the same being road No AZ ir
TO the ''Old Plans and Specifcaton.s ',,9ru ,
on I've IN the office of the Chancery clerk nov y,
SAID county, The board reserves The riaSt ~
reject any and all bids, NV As"' 10
1900. NaS Vi April
AIT r. TT unnD ~,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21
Bridge Notice.

sta'e Of Mississippi Washington County.
BY order of the Board of Supervisors of soid
equity, sealed bids are invited to be filed win
the undersigned Clerk, on or before nina
o. Io CLOCK s a m. on Monday the 18th day of Nav
SILVER Lake in said county. Said bridge tn ha
putt according TO he "Old Plans and SneciG-
lions" now on file in the Office of the Cban.
Gerry ". TX Of said county. The board reserves
the right 10. reject any and bids. 'e'
A. ID, 1900. VI APll'
ALT. II. II. noon t,o,,.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21
To The Democratic Congress sional
Committee OF the Third Congress
slOnal District of Mississippi.

The Democratic Congressio nal
Executive Committee of the Third
Congressional District of Missis-
sippi is hereby called TO meet in
the city of GreenvilIe on Tuesday,
April oath, 1900. A full attend
ance is requested as business of
importance will come before the
meeting on that occasion.
HARRY YOsTE.
Chairman.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21

A good plank for the Demo
CRITIC platform would he the re-
peal of the stamp tax on checks
and documents. 1t is not opposed
for the expense but the annoyance,
inconvenience and trouble to bust
ness men and its repeal will meet
with popular approval.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21
The first brick Of the new 500

Ihe first brick OF the new 500
900 Methodist church was laid
last Thursday by its pastor Rev.
>. f. Thomas, Presiding Elder
Dorman placed the next on the
foundation and he was followed
by the children and grown per-
sons present until every person
on the ground who desired, added
one brick to the new house of
worship. Prayers were offered by
Rev. Thomas and Dorman, and
sweet Christian songs sung IN
honor of the new church. The
attendance was good, the service
Impressive, which showed true
zeal in the work.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21
Notice tC Creditors OF II. G. So1tbaJ
If

Take notice that letters of adni,i.,.
were granted to the undersgned on tbe N
of X. G. southal, Jr, deceased, on am Sgis,ate
1900, and that all persons haying IIa4rch
against SAID estate must have The same eir luz
Gerry Court Of Washington County Nj Ciiah-
IN which co,ut said estate is being admi,sis ppi
ed. within one year f. ON This date NM Ter
10 probale and register claim aeninst a, st,t
April II. 1900. MRS. Leona WATsnml;
Thomas & Rose. ATTORNEYS Aulninislratrix.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21

Old Sol when he reached a point
high enough to look down upon
what was gong on down here last
Sunday morning and saw the fine
fxings, flowers and dresses he
thought what a joke it would be
to shine till all got out and then
to wink at the rain makers. Well.
he winke@, as the ladies' will
agree, for by II a. m. the rain
makers had their machines IN per
feet working order, and the
dampened millinery and dress
goods were symbolic of the feel
ings of many, judging from the
expression on the faces of those
we met. Old Sol, is no doubt.
sorry over his little Easter prank.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21

The o. r. T, on the line of the
Southern are ON a strike. Their
grievance, is, SO they claim more
salary and pay for over time.
Trains are running on all their
lines by schedule time.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21
Bridge Notice,

state OF Mississippi. Washington Conptv
By an order OF the Boani of Superyisors
ina9e ms day, sealed bids are invited to he
med with the u dersigned Clerk on or beFore
F nm e., o'cIook a: m. on Monday, May 7th 100
Creek, at Arcola, in said county said brJge
to be built according 10 the ';New plans "a
specifications, now on file in the office Of ,ba
sd nanee ~ Clerk OF said county The board re-
a, d, 1900, Vi APrh
AIT r. IT man r.,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21

The Episcopal and Catholic
churches in the city last Sunday
were hastily decorated with beau
tiful flowers, cedars and palms in
honor of Easter.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21

To w A. Ransom. Jr. Murrea.bo.. n,
You are commanded to appear befara ot ~
Chaneery court OF the county of WsshinoS,,lt IN
IN sad STATE, on The second Monday in et In
A. y lsoo at rules 10 defend the salt in V sai
Company aud others, wherein Won aro d.c' ~ y
ant. This 4th, day of April 1000 D''e"u
T. n Uood f,fa.l
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21

The washouts On the Southern
and Y. &M. V. have delayed the
running of trains this week.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21

The Paris Exposition is now
open.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21

Leave your orders for dressed
turkeys at w. H. Hoods.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21

The pest house is now clear of
patients.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-04-21
A policy to cover loss through
fire, is neither difficult to obtain
ppr aynon up
FIRE INSTANCE

on residence, store, barn or the
contents of each is sometimes that
no prudent man will be without.
That is why we suggest you call,
or send us particulars of promises
or goods to be insured and we
will nivn rntpS etc
Warren sheaf., 1900-04-05

No man is better known in the State of
Nebraska than Mr.. Carl T. Roberts, con-
tractor and mason. A typical American
active, shrewd and full of business sagacity.
He is not only a provider for his family, but
a protector. In recent letter to DR.. Hart
man he writes, among other things, as fol-
lows:
"Our boy, James, had the membranous
Group, and repeated attacks of lung fever
Our Boy, Charlie, was also subject to re-
peated attacks of pneumonia and pleurisy.
Our third boy, John, was subject to fever
and ague (malariaD and liver trouble. Your
remedy, Peruna, cured my boys entirely,
and now L have three of the healthiest BOYS
in the State of Nebraska, which I attrib-
ute to your medicine. My wife had stom-
ach trouble which Peruna also cured. Alto.
gether for my whole family we have used
nineteen bottles of Peruna, and have thus
saved $500 in doctors bills. I am a contract
or and mason by trade and am known all
over. Nebraska: I have had a stomach
trouble which has been greatly relieved by
your remedy, Peruna, for which am still
taking it. We think it is the greatest med
icine on EARTH" C. T. Roberts, Falls City,
Nebraska. 49,
Warren sheaf., 1900-04-05
HE WAS AGREEABLE.
Would Let the Old Uncle Shoot II
He Found Him In Such
Position.

This young fellow is engaged to pretty
Detroit girl, but they don't care to publish
the bans until after Lent. This disturbs
an irascble old uncle of hers, who has
daughter of his own, too much after his
own style to be a favorite. He took it upon
himself to send for the young man the 9TH
er day.
care you going to marry that niece of
mine? he asked, sternly, when they were
alone in the inner office.
Pardon me, sir, but I must decline to
answer. She has father and mother,
and I'm on good terms with them. I fail
to see that it is your affair.""
''There's whole lot that you fail to see.
young man. I'm really the head of our
family, and I'll not shirk my duty. Her
parents are a couple of chumps. Are you
or are you not engaged?"
You force me to say, sir, that it is none
of your Internal business and that you are
just what l heard you were, sour, cross
grained old curmudgeon."
''See here, sonny, III not handy words
with the likes of you, but if you had been
going with my daughter as long as you have
my niece, I wouldn't do thing but put a
revolver to your head, informing you that
if you didn't marry her I'd shoot"
"And I'd beg of you to shoot. t."-Detroit
Free Press.
Warren sheaf., 1900-04-05
WHAT THEY REALLY SAY.
Husband and Wife at the TheateT
Who Appear to Be Engaged
in Conversation.

A man and wife enter the theater. As
soon as they are seated and she digs around
for the hat pins and removes her hat they
look at each other smilingly and seem, to
onlookers, to be carrying on an animated
conversation. Here's what they're really
saying:
Husband-Your hairs crushed and plas-
tered down in front like dago barber's.
Can't you give it swipe that'n-
Wife-Unreasonable thing! How can you
expect me to have my hair all fluffy and
nice as soon as take off heavy toreador
hat that comes down over my. e..
"Well, give it couple of dabs, anyhow.
Looks now as if you'd been making high
dive off "a"
"There-now does it suit your lordlord-
ship?"
'Oh, we'll, it isn't as dinky as it was.
What's become of that-what-you-callit-
that rat thing you got to put under your front
hemp awhile ago? That made it stick up
some, anyhow, and
''The dog ate it up, and it was too warm,
anyway. Ny, what a frightful haircut your
barber gave you to-day! Makes you look
like a Russian moujik! Don't you think
you'd better change your barber?" ETC.
Washington Post.
Warren sheaf., 1900-04-05
Birds of Passage.

"No, do not make friends as easily as
!. used to with my fellow-travelers," said
periences. 1T is not because I feel less so.
ciably. inclined, but because of the cold
setback received at Gibraltar. In the ho-
tel office one morning 1 entered into conver-
sation with an Englishman and woman who
seemed to me to be the right sort. They did
not meet my friendly overtures with the
usual 'Oh!' and an English stare. On the
contrary, they seemed anxious to become
acquainted with me, and soon we were chat
ting pleasantly. t Congratulated myself
upon my good fortune in falling in with
such agreeable people, who were almost nice
enough to be Americans. We discussed Glib
raltar and were just planning sightseeing
expedition for the following day when one
Of the hotel walters thrust his head in
the doorway and said: The missus wants
the both Of .yez.' My new-found friends
were the maid and man servant of the duch-
ess Of Cleveland, Lord Rosebery's mother" !"
Detroit Free Press.
Warren sheaf., 1900-04-05
A SUCCESSFUL FARMER.

Within three miles of the town 60
ing eastward is the farm of Mr.. w.
Dreamer, one of the municipalities
largest and most prosperous mixed
farmers. Mr.. Creamer came to this
country in 1880 and settled on a por-
tion of the land which comprises his
present enormous farm of 1880 acres.
In common with many others of
similar period he experienced all the
hardships and difficulties common to
the absence of railway and market ia
cilities. In no wise daunted, by en-
ergy, industry and indomitable will
he has been able to surmount all OBJ
stacles and has achieved an unpar-
alleled success, and is known through
out the district as one of it's preemi-
nent farmers. His operations extend
over 1880 acres, two sections (the
thought alone of so much land makes
the eastern farmer dizzy; 800 acres
of this is broken and the remainder
is excellent pasture land and wood.
This harvest he took off crop of
500 acres of wheat and 200 of other
grains. Four hundred acres are
plowed and ready for wheat next
spring. Mr.. Creamer is, as has been
stated, mixed farmer of no mean
proportions, having at the present
time 40 horses, 60 head of cattle and
so pigs. The most modern farm
buildings are found on his premises,
the main building being a barn IS
feet square on a stone foundation
containing stabling for 16 horses and
a large number of cattle. The loft
is stored with 20 loads of sheaf oats
for feed and tons of hay; there is
also cutting box. Another building
of large dimensions is the granary, in
which after teaming large quantities
to market he still has stored 5000
bushels Of wheat. A crushing ma
chine is in the building. There are a
number of lesser buildings contain
ing chicken house, pig pens and cattle
sheds The farm residence is hand
some frame structure of ample pro-
portions, in connection with it is a
wood shed. The water supply is un-
excelled; besides house supply there
is a well in the stables and a never
failing spring situate in bluff, which
never freezes. Surrounded by thick
bluff of poplars, extending in semi
circle. to the west, north and east,
the winter storms are broken and ac-
emulation of snow unknown. Added
to his farming operations, Mr.. Cream
er conducts a threShing outfit for the
season. His success is only one in
stance of what can be accomplished
in Western Canada.-Baldur man.
Gazette, Nov. 10th, 1899.
Thousands are going to Western
Canada this year to take advantage of
the free homestead laws that are be-
ing offered by the government.
Warren sheaf., 1900-04-05

Mr.. T. G.. Walker, Carneiro, Kansas,
writes: 1T is with pleasure that report
that am better than I have been for many
years. 1 believe Peruna is without doubt
the best medicine that ever was used in a
family. 1t has cured my nervousness, with
which have been afflicted for great num-
It is fact of ever-increasing astonish-
ment that SO many otherwise sensible and
provident people will, for the neglect of so
simple precaution as to have bottle of
Peruna at hand, bring upon themselves the
needless suffering and foolish expense that
practitioner of medicine is forced to wit
ness every day.
AS soon as the value of Peruna is fully ap-
preciated by every household, both as pre-
ventive and cure of these affections, tens of
thousands of lives will be saved, and hun
dreds of thousands of chronic, lingering
cases of disease prevented. Peruna is the
household safeguard.
A complete. work on chronic catarrh sent
free to any address by the Peruna Medicine
Company, Columbus, Ohio
Warren sheaf., 1900-04-05
REJECT THE "JUsT AS GOOD"

The dealer who tells you that he can
sell you the same thing" as .Alabastine
not posted or is trying to deceive you. In
offering something he has bought cheap
and is trying to sell on Alabastine's de-
himself as well as to you Beware OF
all new substitutes. Dealers risk suit
for damages by selling and consumers by
using an infringement. Alabastine Co. own
the right to make and sell wall coatings
adapted to mix with cold water.
Warren sheaf., 1900-04-05
CHURCHES AND scHooLHousEs:

The interior walls of churches, school
be coated with anything but the durable
and pure AIabastine SO evident has this
fact become, that hundreds of tons are
used annually for this work. The genu-
inc Alabastine does not rub or scale off.
1t is cleanly during the long period Of its
usefulness. Every owner Of building
should use it. Ask your paint dealer or
druggist for card Of tints,. and write for
Alabastine Co.. Grand Rapids. Mich.
Warren sheaf., 1900-04-05
WHAT ALABAsTINE IS.

Alabastine is the original and only dur
able wall coating on the market. 1t is
entirely different from all kalsomine prep
arations. Alabastine is made ready for
use in white or fourteen beautiful tints
by the addition of cold water. It is put
properly labeled, with full directions on
every package. It takes the place of seal
ing kalsomines, WALL paper and paint for
walls. Alabastine can be used on plaster,
brush It on.
Warren sheaf., 1900-04-05
sELF-pRoPELLED VEHICLES,

@ An automobile club has been or.
ganized in Baltimore.
Queen Victoria has had handsome
automobile regularly attached to her
stables.
An automobile race will take place
in France during four days of the last
week in July. 5aa
The Chicago aldermen are consider
ing the advisability of requiring au-
tomobile owners to provide their We.
hicles with tenders.
Warren sheaf., 1900-04-05
WHAT .KALsOMINEs,, ARE.

Kalsomines are cheap and temporary
chalks, clays, etc. They are stuck on the
walls with decaying animal glue Ala
bastine is not a kalsomine 1t is rock
base cement, which sets, and it hardens
with age. It can be re-coated and re-
decorated without having to wash and
scrape of it's old coats. Alabastine is
utilized to a great extent in hospitals, az
1t prevents the accumulation of dirt and
the congregating Of disease germs, being
disinfectant in its nature.