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New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
DADY WILL FIGHT FOR CONTRACT.
he DENoUNCEs AS FALSE THE STORY OF
$4,000 BRIBE.

Havana. Dec 26-Charges rejecting upon Mich
eel J Dady having been made in the Mayors
Office in connection with the sewering and paving
contract Mr. Dady to-day denounced utterly
false the statement that $4,000 had been offered
Mayor Rodriguez with view Of influencing his
decision. At the same time he declared that If
any one would make affidavit fixing the re-
sponsibillty for the slanderous accusation he
would take steps 20 procure the arrest and prose-
cution of the instigator, even If it should prove
20 be the Mayor himself.
This is not the only occasion" Mr.. Dady
serted, when attempt has been made 10 black
mail me-" So far the contract is concerned,
Mr. Dady says he will fight to the finish. Senor
Nunez the Civil Governor. is known 10 hold that
Mr. Dady has not followed the requirements Of
the law and that. therefore the contract is ie-
General Wood will sustain the Civil Governor and
the Mayor but he awaits q final judicial decision.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
nEERFoor FARM sAusAGEs.

Mada OF the tender meat OF little pigs and choice
spices You have tasted sausage in perfection
unless you have tried them Beware OF limitations.
-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
MARVELLOUS CHAMPAGNE FIGURES.

In eleven months this year 1O9.S2l cases OF G. II.
Mumm's Extra Dry We're imported, or 72,l69 moro
than any other brand. Special attention is called To
the remarkable quality OF the Extra Dry<-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27

FschoIr Brsu Book, the Beer that was awarded
4aughts-(AdYt-
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27

Drury Lane was crowded last night with the
usual Boxing Night crowd. every seat for THE
Sleeping Beauty having been sold weeks in ad-
vance. The pantomime was one of the noisiest
and most varied ever produced. Dan Leno was
Cock Of the Walk and Sparrow. the mad juggler.
was UNIQUE among the attractions at Drury
Lane. The crowd disported itself as only
Drury Lane crowd could. n. F.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27

Lord Edward Cecil is credited with the inten-
don OF writing a book the siege Of Aafeking
Baden-Powen has been overwhelmed with pub
fishers solicitations for book the same sub
ject with illustrations His own publishers have
regarded this as an unlucky year for trade and
are glad 70 have it ended. There was money
IN war books, and the autumn trade was broken
up by the elections. and the receipts from holi-
day sales have been disappointing.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27

Gilbert Parker has started for Egypt with
Mrs Parker, and will probably go to Dongola
and Khartoum. Literary projects and the study
60 the journey.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-08
THE M'MAHON
GROCERY CO.;
Wholesale Grocers, are Now
Open and Doing a Thfiv-
ing Business.

The Mcmahon Grocery Co. Is now
wide open, and its representatives are
hustiling Throughout the city and over
the Delta for their share Of the grocer y
business.
Mr.. T. p. Mcmahon. the manager Of
the company, who for several years REP.
resented the Goyer Co. on the road, ID
one Of the best known men in the Delta
and his popularity Is as far reaching.
He is man Of fine business principle
and under his able management, asso-
ciated as he is, with Mr.. Roy G. Bur-
roughs, president of the company, and
r. B. Mcmahon, vice president, all
young, energetic and pushing men, the
success of the new company is already
assured.
Associated with Mr.. Mcmahon in the
office will be Mr.. viii Robernahaw,
bookkeeper, Marcy Hartman, stenog-
rapher, and A. W. Mann, salesman and
city solicitor. The Office in the Grand
Opera House is an attractive place and
comfortably arranged for carrying on
the business. The warehouse will be
in charge of Mr.. Kincaid with an able
corps of assistants. Mr.. Kincaid was
for several years an employee of the Y.
& M. ", and Southern railroads and a
few months ago accepted a position in
Memphis. This he resigned to accept
a position with this company.
In conversation with Mr.. T. p Nc
Mahon he stated that their object, with
the other wholesale houses of the city,
is to draw to Greenville all the trade
possible, and to do this they will have
a number of good men on the road in
few weeks to cover all the territory in
Arkansas and Mississippi contingent to
the city. We wish this new company
all the success possible.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-08

end of next week will have his new
stock. Mr.. Hood commenced business
In our city about a yesr ago and his
success has been phenomenal. He keeps
everything in his line and shows great
appreciation for his trade. He invites
all his friends to call on him in his new
store.
The beautiful moonlight nights OF
this week have been productive OF
much sentimentality among the love-
sick youth of our city, who, at the still
hour of midnight, disturb their sleep
ing charmers with such negro rag
timers as "Why don't you get lady Of
your own," 81 don't want no cheap
man." Get your moneys worth, >,
''Pliney," etc.
The change of the day of issuing The
Times from Saturday to Sunday morn
ing, and the addition OF the Geographic
news, is meeting with great favor. The
Sunday morning sale was larger than
expected and during the week the cir
culation in Greenville alone has in
creased some hundreds. For all this
we are grateful and promise for the
future a brighterand a more newsy
paper.
Just word to advertisers: The re-
cent change in The Times, has greatly
increased it's subscription list in the
city, county and throughout the state.
This increase of readers enhances the
value of The Times as it means the
bringing before more readers the adj
vertisement OF the goods and bargains
you have to offer. In advertising, the
first and most important item is to Sc
cure good advertising medium. The
Times is unexcelled as an advertising
medium and it's circulation is increas-
ing daily.
Mr.. Stovall has returned from st. Louis
where he purchased large stock of
goods for his store on Washington ave.
He will carry stock of drygoods and
groceries equal to any in the city. MIA.
Torian, one of the best dry goods sales
men in the city, J. E. Gillian, anoth-
err accommodating and competent sales
man, and Mr.. Charles Duncan of Win
terville, will form the corps of clerks
for his new store. Their new stock is
arriving daily, and by the middle of
the week will have the best stock that
the Northern and Eastern markets af-
fords for the Greenville trade. Watch
for his ad in next weeks Times.
Mr.Lee Sims, of Greenwood, former
ly of Greenville, is among the Numbered OF
our young men who are making a name
for themselves in distant places. Mr.
Sims has been citizen of Greenwood
for number of years and is highly
honored and deservedly popular among
her citizens. Just now he is a candi-
date for the Office of city treasurer OF
that thriving little city, and has very
strong support and his election is an
assured thing. This Office is one OF
trust and responsibility and the popu-
lar support of Mr.. Sims reflects great
credit upon him. He has many friends
and relatives in this city who are watch
ing his progress with pride.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-08

lawful anxiety was felt for the widow
of the brave General Burnham of Mach
las, Me-, when the doctors said she
would die from Pneumonia before morn
ing" writes Mrs. S. H. Lincoln, who
attended her that fearful night, but she
begged for DR.. Kings New Discovery
which had more than once saved her
life, and cured her of Consumption
After taking, she slept all night. Fur
Their use entirely cured her" This
marvellous medicine is guaranteed tc
cure all Throat. Chest and Lung Dis
sases. Only SOC and $l.O0. Trial DO
ties free at Finlay's Drug Store.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-08
The CHANCEof aLIFBFIME.
Two Of the Greatest Bargains Ever
Offered for Sale.
I'D ANToNIA PLANTATION

BL-ANTONlA PLANTATION,
In Jefferson Co, Miss, Q miles north Of
Harriston and miles from Red Lick
Station, on the Natchez g. Jacksonville
Railroad. It consists of 1900 acres Of
very rich, fertile and productive land,
being mostly what might be called bot
toms, with 800 acres cleared and 400
well-timbered
The buildings on this plantation are
two-storied dwelling, containing 8
rooms and cross halls with all the neces-
sary outhouses, kitchen, servants room,
etc.. IA cabins, double barn, with hall
between, and shed; crib with shed.
This plantation would make an ideal
stockfarm. 1t is we'll watered, having
many springs upon it, and the whole is
enclosed by a good, substantial wire
fence. twill be sold cheap and on ten
years credit, with small cash payment.
ALso-One iron Gin House, complete,
easily taken down and put up again,
and one 35-horsepower engine, both at
Elizabeth, Miss, and both for $500.
Church g. Shelton
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-08

The Wilzin Cotton Co. building is be
ing overhauled and reprinted.
Miss Nora o'Conor is still in Eastern
markets purchasing millinery goods.
MI. Abe Waldauer left few day,
ago for the North to purchase his fall
goods.
We take this medium of thanking
Street Inspector McLain for recent
favors.
Mllkmen must, in the future, secure
permit from the authorities to sell
milk in the city.
Mr.. Frank Butler spent several DAYS
this week In Columbus, where he has a
large plumbing contract.
f. Jordan, the wholesale grocer, will
move into his new building on Wash
ington avenue next week.
Contractor Neal has completed neat
, 4-room cottage for Mr.. George Steph-
any on South Kinds street.
! The Executive Committee of the
Bryan and Stevenson club held an i'm
portant session Tuesday night.
Mr.. B. j. Church and Ben Pepper
man spent few days this week in
Memphis, on real estate business.
The crematory will be removed with
in thirty days. This will cause great
decline in the sale of smelling salts.
Joe Weinberg returned Tuesday
night from the North and East, where
he has been purchasing his fall and
winter stock.
Last Monday night inaugurated the
opening OF the stores of the city after
shutdown, and our business streets at
night now present an animated scene.
A team of horses hitched to wagon
dashed down Main street Wednesday
afternoon, creating considerable excite
ment, Fortunately nobody was in.
jured.
Mrs. ]. w. Bell, after course in the
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in
the latest music culture, will return on
the 18th, to form her class to begin
on the Gath.
At the meeting of the city council
last Tuesday night an ordinance was
passed prohibiting the use of street hy-
drants for any other purpose than
sprinkling streets.
Mr.. Tom Perry, for several years
well known machinist of this city, is
moving next door to the First National
Bank where he will have more commo-
dious quarters for his shop.
A fire alarm was turned in Monday
night, which caused considerable ex-
citement in the business district. 1t
proved to be only lamp turned over
in Carter's book store, and no damage
was done.
Mr.. F. Strauss, one of the city's best
and who for several years has
been connected with Hafter's Golden
Eagle store. is now with Leyser & Co.
on Washington avenue, where he in
vites call from his many friends in
and out OF the city.
In the article in last weeks issue en-
titled First cotton came yesterday"
we stated that Mr.. Jno. 7. Lewis was
the manager of the Wilzin Wildwood
plantation. This was an error, as Mr..
Jno. T. Sims is the manager. We are
sorry the mistake was made and hasten
to make the correction.
During the month of August the
Kings Daughters, of Greenville, re-
ceived the handsome sum of 1855 from
patients of the hospital. This institu-
ton is doing noble work and the
Times is glad to know that these good
women have succeeded so well in the
work which they are endeavoring to
permanently in Greenville.
Mr.. Hood, the fancy grocer, has
moved into his new store and by the
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-08
n WOrCl
to Doctors

We have the highest regard for III,
med cal profession Our pr.pa"a'ions
are not sold 10" the purpose OF I'll SON
ling them, but ather as All aid, rs ,
lay it down as "a established tr .thtaat
internal rem. dies are positively inju /
Gus to expectan: mothers, Tbs Gistr'ss
and discom:orts experienced during N
months preceding thilcbirth can he 4
levia,ed only ,y exc nal treatn chi y
applying llnimcnt that soften- -, L ~
lakes the over-strained muscl. We
make and sell such lilirlen com.
bining the ingredients in man. e
hitherto unknop n. AID call 1t
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-08
st. Rose Of Lina's
Academy.

This well-known Institute
will reopen its classes CD Sep
temher 18th with a full corps
of competent teachers.
The curriculum Of studies en-
braces a full English course
with Higher Mathematics,
Bookkeeping, Stenography,
Latin, French, Elocution and
Physical Culture. Music on
Piano, Violin. Guitar, Flute,
Banjo, Mandolin and Vocal
Music. Painting in Oil and
Water Colors. All kinds of
PLAIN and Fancy Needlework.
A thoroughly equipped Kin
dergarten Academy, and the
little ones are the objects of
special care to the Sisters in
charge. For further particu-
lars concerning boarding pu-
pills, apply to
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-08

To Jno. Edwards, Ed Johnson and A. John
son, whose place of residence and whose
postoffice address is unknown, and all Other
persons having or claiming any interest in the
9TH day Of March, 1895, namely: All of Lot Il
of Block 38 Of Skinner Addition to the city Of
Greenville, mississippi
You are hereby commanded to appear before
the Chancery Court OF Washington County on
the first Monday in october, 1900, to defend the
suit wherein L. Goodman is complainant and
you are defendants. Said suit being brought
for the purpose of confirmation Of tax title.
This Aug. 18th, 1900.
T. H. Hoop, Clerk.
ByW. w. MILLER, d. G.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-08

IT is stated that the street rail-
road in Greenville, Mississippi, is
the best paying road in the United
States for the mileage. 1t runs
from one depot TO the other, q
distance of one ile.-VicksDurg-
Post.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-08
plantation
For Sa1e...

The H. G. Williamson Land Invest
ment Co., Rooms 81 and 80, Porter
building, Memphis, Tenn, has for
Sale in Washington, Sunfower,
Issaquena, and Sharkey counties,
Forty-five plantations, ranging
from 80 to 1900 acres. Most Of
these plantations can be bought on
small cash payment, balance in
one to ten years, thereby making
the purchase money but little. II
any more than fair rental for the
property. For terms and particu-
lars, apply to or address,
A ID Pace C,ssnvdls,
49, Mississippi.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-09-08

Just received New lot of Neckwear
latest designs. :
HAFTER'S GOLDEN EAGLE.
Just received New lot of Neckwear
latest designs.
EAFTER's GOLDEN EAGLE
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-11-08
NEAR BRITISH FRONTIER.
Chinese Rebels Three Thousasd strose
Threateu Tsoubie North Of Canton
Rebeiitou Wsii Planned.

Hong Kong, Oct. 16.---A column Of
troops was dispatched Monday to the
Kowloon frontier, with the object of
barring armed refugees, either rebels
or imperial troops. from entering Brit
ish territory when defeated. The
rebels nrc reported to be 5000 strong
30 miles north Of the British frontier
A Thousand Of Admiral Hos troops
are In pursuit Of them. while 1000
Chinese troops have left Canton, over
land, 20 intercept the rebels. Admiral
IIo has informed the governor that
the rebellion was carefully planned.
The rebels are anxious to concilintc
the villagers and gain the respect Of
foreigners, hence the absence Of out.
rage and pillagc. All Indications point
to the rising being widespread. Out.
breaks occurred simultaneously in
several centcrs Of Kwang-Tung and
kwang-Si. Apparently Kang-Yu.Wei,
Sun-lat-Scn and the triads have ANAL
gamatcd their forces In the COM
mon cause overthrow Of Man
chu rule In south China. Some
positive indications of the attitude Of
the foreign powers Is nnxiously
awaited. A French launch was cap
turcd by pirates October II near
Mongh-Chow. The pirates secured
so. 900 in specie.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-11-08
METHODIST HOME MISSIONS


Chicago, Oct. lo.--Thc board of man
ayers of the Wonan's Home Mission
nry society of the Methodist Episco-
pal church are holding mn cighi-,lny
session IN this city. According To
the report Of Mrs. Della Lnthrop. cor
responding secretary. six new confer.
ences have been added to the - of the
society in the last year, and the total
membership IN now 2.6i2.0O0. The so.
cicty has also sent missionaries TO
Honolulu and Porto Rico. The society Y
agreed two years ago 10 raise Sa0O,0oO
of the $50, O,OO0, 300 twentieth century
thank Offering Of the church and has
secured 100000. The report Of Mrs.
George II. Thompson, the treasurer,
showed the receipts Ia have been SaiO..
OIL, ns against slsi,i50 last year, m
increase of s5G.iGi
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-11-08
is THE END NEAR7
Great Activity In the LschawAnna Anthra
cite D,strict Looking Toward Resump-
t,on OF fwork-Marchers Defeated.

Scranton, Pa. Oct. lI.-That there
Is II positive assurance of the end OF
the strike Of the anthracite miners
seems certain now IN view of the
preparations which are being made all
through the I.ackawanna valley for
the resumption of work. This Is done
in order to be prepared for the great
demand for coal which will neccssi-
tate the running of mines aud break.
rrs tn their utmost capacity for weeks
in order To get the stock ahead to
meet the winters demand.
Lansford, Pa. Oct. i1.--About 800
men and 90 women and girls marched
1S miles from the south side IIazleton
region during Monday night for the
Panther Creek valley where they ex-
pectcd to close all of the ten collierics
of the Lehigb Coal d Navigation com
pany. but just as the weary marchcrs
were nearing their destination Tues
day morning they were met on the
mountain road by three companies OF
infantry and NJ the point of the bay
onet were driven back four miles to
Tamaqua and dispersed.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-11-08
BRYAN IN VIEW YORK.
rhs Demeesstsc Cssdsdats's Reception IN
the Metropolis IN Ovasien-A Banquet
~ the Hoffman House.

New York. Oct. i7.--william j.
Bryan arrived In this city at 2:55
o'clock yesterday. His reception was
,n emphatic ovation. As the train
steamed into the annex of the Grand
Central depot that part OF the inn
ncnsc building was thronged with u
multitude. Mr.. Bryan was driven 10
he Hoffman house in an open car
"iagc IN which he snt next to Richard
'rokcr and with uncovered head.
bowed and smiled Ia the thousands
who chccrcd him. Fort y-sccond street
presented an animated scene. From
Lexington avenue on one side to
sixth avenue on the other the side
walks were lined with the populncc.
The demonstration as Mr.. Bryan left
his carriage aud entered the Twenty
sixth street entrance of thr hotel was
repetition of that along the line.
MIR. Bryan at once went To his rooms
\ few minutes later he received del
rgation from 50. Matthew'S Lutheran
'hurch, North Fifth street. BROOKLYN.
Rev. Augustus Sommcrs. the pastor.
presented him with u goli.hcndcd
ranc. which had been won by Mr.
Bryan IN receiving the largest num-
her of votes ~ fair held by the
church. lie made u speech Of thanks
and then retired 10 rest before the
banquet.
The dinner rendered Mr. Bryan at
the Hoffman house at $50 o'clock YES
icrday afternoon was not held in the
Moorish room. ~ NJ first intended
hut IN the Salon l.oris Qninze. Fifty
covers were laid. an increase from
what was first intended. Fifteen prr.
sons sat NJ the table reserved for the
guest of honor aud more listin-
guishcd persons. The remaining
guests sat NJ smaller tables. All the
tables were decorated with .Howers.
The much disputed cost Of the din
ncr was settled 10y the Hoffman house
management who said that the cost
was ~? per plate. exclusive of the
wines. II took from 5:45 to : u. m.
to dispose of the many courses and
soon after the party got into cur
ringes. Mr.. bryan afterwards made
speeches at Madison square garden,
Taninany hall and Cooper union TO
enthusiastic audiences.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-11-08
AMERICAS SHOW AT PARIS.
Archbishop Ireland Praises the Exhibits
Made by this Country ~ tho Exposition
The American Pavilion.

New York. Oct. Archbishop
ireland. Of ST. Paul, just returned
from an extended trip abroad. gave
out yesterday u statement Of his inn
prcssions Of the showing made by
this country NJ the Paris exposition.
The efforts of Americans, accent untcd
by the active management of Mr..
Peek. more than compensate, he said,
for the appropriation made by con-
grcss. The exhibits in the Ameri-
tan section put their country In u
more worthy light than IL has occu-
pied heretofore. The only criticism
to bc made. in his opinion. is that in
most eases artistic effect has been
sacrificed for plain utility. This. said
the archbishop, resulted in u failure
t0 attract as might have otherwise
been the case.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-11-08
SCATTERED BY FILIPINos.
An American Force. While Repairing Tsie-
graph Wires Near san Jose. set Upon
BY Rebels and Oserpowsrsd.

Manila. Oct. IA detachment of
o0 men of the Twenty ty-fourth regiment
tnegro). while engaged in repairing
telegraph wires at u point near San
Jose. Ihizon. were set upon by 200
rebels and were overpowercd and scat
tered. Seven of the Americans reached
san Jose. but II is probable that the
Others were captured. The enemy
surprised party OF scouts Of the
foriy-third infantry at point three
miles from Takloban. Lcyte island.
killing three Of the Americans AT the
first volley. Two escaped and gave
the alarm. hut the enemy succeeded in
evading their pursuers. The native
police of Takloban had conspired to
surprise the Americans. The bodies.
of the dead soldiers were badly mu-
tiluted.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-11-08
FISHED FOR A COMPLIMENT.
And the Pretty Young Girl Caught
somethisG That Gave Her
q Pain.

I overheard q bit Of conversation on a
Chevy Chase car the other evening that put
me in good humor for all the rest OF the
week, says writer in the Washington Po-s.
She was a pretty girl and she belonged TO
forever longing to be told Of their beauty.
She was with blue-eyed young man who
looked as il he had seen IS summers and a
great many other things more educational.
She was talking Of a girl called Maud.
Don't you think Maud is awfully pret-
ty:" she asked.
"She's a peach," answered the young
man.
The girl dangled bait more obvious.
I'D be perfectly happy" she said, "if
were as pretty az she IL.
Bad iishins weather. The young man
merely setu 4 his tie trife.
"Oh, WE'LL" ne remarked, there's no use
being unhappy about things that can't be
helped"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-11-08
Arbitration. D.o,d. . w.s. DISPUTE.

Terre Iaute, Ind. Oct. 18.-A board
Of arbitration comprised of W. ID. Van
Horne, district president OF the United
Mine Workers, and w. II. Duncan, Sec
retary of the Terre Haute Commercial
club has decided that the ZOO motor
men and conductors OF the Terrc
Haute Electric Street Railway com
pany ARE entitled TO an advance In
wages Of one cent nn hour, for which
the men struck last week. The wage
now paid In 10 cents nn hour. The
iinemen received an advance from aa
cents to 2s cents.