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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1900-06-02
some Facts About Mississippi.

The following items are cleaned from
official and other reliable sources.
Other data relating to the State will be
thus briefly Photographed from time to
time. Students of State history would
do well to transfer them to their scrap
books:
OF the States in 1890 averaging five
persons to a family, Mississippi ranks
ffth-Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
and Utah having larger percentages, in
the order namod.
Only three States-South and North
| Carolina and Oklahoma-that have a
smaller foreign population.
She was fifth in per cent. of litter
ates; but will make a better showing
in the census of 1900. She was twelfth
in the percentage of native white illit-
crates, and seventh in the percentage
of colored misunderstanding a better
showing than New Mexico, Louisiana,
Alabama, Georgia and South and North
Carolina. In listing illiterates all un-
der ten years are not considered.
In the percentage Of total population
enrolled in public schools Mississippi
ranks third--Kansas and Tennessee
being small fractions ahead. The dia-
gram indicates about 2s per cent. Mas
sachusetts can claim only 10 per cent.
In the matter of per capita expendi'
ture for public schools Mississippi is
ninth from the bottom, and Massachu'
sets fourth from the top. In Missis'
sippi less than half the population pay
/ the taxes.
, In percentage Of church membership
} Mississippi ranks nineteen-the Bap
lists and Methodists being about equal
and either more than double all tn
others
In the average value of farm product
I per acre on improved land she rank
h sixth.
In State debt, per capita, she ranke'
q twenty-second. In real estate mort
rage debt in force January 1, 1900, sh
ranked-there were thirty-fve State
that owed a larger per cent, her II
debtedness being el9,075,9s0. Th
IS mortgage Indebtedness of New Yor
IS was 81, 507, s74, 3O1. The average rate
interest on mortgage debt of Mississippi
was $50; Of New York, $40.
a. The area of the State is $3.50 squai
III miles, or 80, 47s, O51 acres, valued in'lS'
at s11S,a $40, 931. Improved acres in Isl
It were only 5,s18,9 S7. In 1860 there WEI
,e only a. $40 farms; in 1890, l44,Sls, tt
is average size being 1872 acres. In ls
H. the average size was $40 acres.
n In 1850 there were rs miles OF raiiro'
ed in Mississippi; in 1860, se9 miles;
.r- 1870, 900 miles; in 1880, LIFT miles;
be 1890. a.4s7 niles; in 1900. s.s26 mileA
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1900-06-02

The gold standard bill, says the
Carrollton Gazette, establishes a gil
gantic national bank trust with pow
err of absolute control over the cur
rency of the country. Under the pro-
visions of this bill the national banks
can contract or expand the currency
at pleasure.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1900-06-02

,.n miller Asked to the
Cns .. U.nocr.t,c Executive Committee
The following timely and well-con-
-,aared letter OF Gov. Longino to Chair
".n Miller is being cordially COM
m.nded by the public press 1t is
I'D that the chairman will see the
rn clear to call the committee to-
~etber again, that the action taken
n,v be reconsidered and a State con-
HSrt;on called for the purpose OF select
;rc delegates to the National conven-
AZ, This has been the usage, and it
Iii he more satisfactory to observe 1t
,nt;, such time as the people, in con-
veption, shall adopt some other mode
Of selecting delegates:
JACKSON, Miss, May IS, 1900.
Zion. G. C. Miller, Meridian, Miss;
near Sir--There seems to be little
so,ht that the action of the Democratic
state executive committee in ordering
a primary election for presidential cleo
,ors and delegates to the national con-
-.rt;on doesn't meet with either party
ar ~popular favor. / do not rememo er
to ave ever known such an unqualified
~ unanimous expression of the press of
the State in opposition to the course
ordered by the committee. In TACT the
hostility manifested thereto seems to
threaten a Reputation of the commit
tees authority. 1 fear the matter Will
oet nm so much dissatisfaction and dis
Measure as to break party organization
in the State, and bring such dissension
and opposition as will be seen and felt
for a long time. Such a split in the
Marty can and should be averted, ii
possible, and / think it lies within your
mower to do so by recalling your COM
mittee together at the earliest practical
date. l am sure you have no purpose
or desire to do other than fairly repre-
sent the party's interest and success al
the chairman of its executive commit
tee. and 1 trust you will not hesitate t.
call the committee together for a recon
alteration of it's former action. From
the signs of the times it now looks tina
something must be done by the com
mittee to reconcile the press and pee
ple, or two sets Of delegates will go t
the national convention, and thus vii
be laid the predicate for an ugly breac'
in the party ranks that will live t
harass us in the State for a long time t
come. You will doubtless agree tina
the committee are but the agents OF tn
Democratic party, and should not pei
sist in going counter to that party
wishes or interests. 1t seems to me
therefore, to be but reasonable an
lust that it should rescind its forme
action, if objected to by the people {
the State. By 70 doing, oppositio
would cease, confidence in the GOO
faith of the committee would be r
stored and party unity continued.
trust the suggestions herein will NJ
be regarded as meddlesome, or an a
tempt on my part to interfere in an
way with your duty or p~rerogative, b.
will be accepted simply as a suggestif
looking to party harmony and the pu
lie good. Sincerely yours,
A. Il. LONGING.
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MERIDIAN, Miss, May 81, 1900.
To Editor Meridian News:
1 observe that 1 am charged with Gin
decision" and maintaining a discreet
silence" regarding the reconvening OF
the State Democratic executive COM
mittee for the purpose of reconsidering
its recent action. In answer to this l
desire to say that I am only the execu-
tive officer Of the committee, and as
such I would not be warranted, nor
would / wish to dominate or in any
manner influence, the Judgment and
conscience Of it's members on any ques-
ton whatever. The committee is com
posed of twenty-one members, presume
ably familiar with the sentiment and
conditions prevailing in their respective
districts, and entirely competent to re-
dect the opinions of their several con-
s~tituencies. At the meeting of April
80, when the resolutions providing for
a primary election were passed, the
whole membership was present, either
in person or by proxy. These resolu-
tions were discussed, maturely consid-
cred and adopted, with only one dis
senting vote.
In support of these resolutions it was
urged upon the committee that such
action was obviously contemplated in
the act of the last State convention,
the largest ever held in Mississippi. In
the resolutions unanimously adopted
by that body favoring the primary cleo
tions for all officers of whatsoever char
.acter within the State, to the end that
each Democratic voter should have the
opportunity to express his choice at the
bnllot-box for any Office Of dignity O.
.emolument.
In thus giving effect to the declared
will Of the people in convention assem-
bled, the committee certainly did no
trausgress any popular right, although
a new precedent may have been estab
lished. l have heard some criticism
from various sources touching the &C
ton of the committee, but no expires
sion OF discomfort or disapproval ha
reached me from the people who's
rights to choose electors and delegate
to represent them the committee ma
sought TO promote and conserve
Notwithstanding more h a twent
days have elapsed since the adjourn
ment Of the committee, during whic
time their action has been abundant
discussed, only five members OF th'
body have requested me to reconver
it, four by letter and one through n
proxy, in person. I have had no I'M
nation from the majority OF h mel
bers Of the committee that they desir'
to econvene for that or any other pu
pose. In view Of this fact, Il would
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1900-06-02
AN ARDUOUS TASK.
The Inspector of Castle Has
MuItitudInous Duties to
Perform.

Leonard Collman, the inspector OF
the palace at Windsor castle, is a man
of singularly equable temperament;
indeed, he could hardly be otherwise,
when the nature of his duties is taken
into consideration. His colleague, Mr..
Taylor, at Buckingham palace, has a
comparatively easy berth, because
Queen Victoria rarely entertalns
guests in London. Mr.. Collman, on
the other hand, says the Chicago Even
ing News, has to keep a register OF
the likes and dislikas of the many IL
lustrious personages who are bldden
to Windsor, and extremely particular
most of them are as to the equipment
of their apartments.
For instance, one distinguished Wis
itor requires certain pictures to be IN
| evidence, while another dislikes them;
one royal princess strongly objects TO
the morning sun shine it ever so
family; and a great %potentate pre-
fers a camp bed to lie upon. These
are matters which Mr.. Goldman has
constantly to bear in mind. but they
are trihes compared with the anxiety
imposed on him by the queens visit
to the Viceregal lodge, Dublin.
1t may not be generally known that
her majesty must always be provided
with chairs rising a certain height
from the ground. and that a discrep-
ancy Of even half an inch either way
causes the queen the greatest discom-
fort, for she is not of lofty stature
and once, when visiting a Scottish
duke, she was given a splendid arm
chair, which, as she herself remarked
must have been made for the king OF
the Belgians. OF course, her majesty
made no complaint at the time, but
ever since then she has taken her owl
chair with her. And as with chairs
so with beds, sofas and s~ettees. Mr.
Collman's position is no %sinecure, ant
the change from Bordighera to Phoe
nix park did not tighten his labors.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1900-06-02

Jaggles-I see there's a new keeper
in the menagerie. Didn't the animals
like the old one?
Waggles-I guess so. They ate hun
up.-Whst-to-Eat.
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Plans have been adopted for an up
to-date school building to cost s1e'5oo.
Industries of various kinds, handsome
stores, elegant residences and costly
churches have been established or
erected within the last few years. The
population in 1890 was 1000; in 1900 it
is 5 1000; in 1905 it will be fully 5000.
The constitutionality OF the elective
judiciary amendments was fully argued
before the Supreme Court on Monday
and Tuesday last, Attorney-General
McClurg for the State and MessH. R.
Fl. Thompson, E. +. Noel and Frank
| Johnston maintaining the regularity
and validity of the amendments, as sub
| mitted to the people and voted upon in
| November last.
The State Medical Association had an
unusually interesting session at Merid-
ian. The subjects discussed were inn
portant and of practical value to the
profession. The local physicians ten
dered a complimentary banquet. Next
session in Jackson, third week in Janu-
airy, 1901.
Meridian is expanding. All its popu'
lous suburbs have been incorporated
into the city, adding about $500 to thu
population and making the total, as i
will appear in the census of 1900, abou'
2 5000.
A State dairymen's convention vii
be organized during commencement
week at the A. and NJ. College. Tn
butter question has become a big on
/ in Mississippi. 1t is hoped there vii
be . large attendance
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ooth presumptuous aud useless for me
call the committee together for the
purpose Of reconsidering their
action, when, in all probability, they
reiterate and reaffirm the reso-
previously adopted.
Respectfully, G. c. MILLER,
Chairman State Executive Committee.
The Noel Amendment Case.
In the quo warranto proceeding
against Judge Robert Powell to test
the constitutionality Of the Noel amend
ment TO the constitution making the
judiciary elective instead of appointive,
the contention of the State is, that the
amendment is constitutional and valid.
Attorney-Ge General McClurg, Hon. E. F.
Noel, the author OF the amendment and
Ex-Governor A. J, McLaurin represent
ed this side of the cas- before the
supreme court.
The contention of Judge Powell is,
that the amendment is unconstitutional
and void, because
1. 1t was not proposed rs required by
section 273 Of the constitutions; that
more than n amendment was en-
bodied in the proposition, and not so
stated that the electors could vote
separately on each. That the proposi-
ton to elect the supreme judges was
one amendment; the change of their
tenure of office from nine to eight
years was another; the election of cir
- judges was another; the chancel-
lors another; aud the provision requir-
ing the holding of primary elections
by districts to nominate circuit judges
and chaucellors was another.
2. That the proposed amendment, or
amendments, did not receive a majority
Of all votes voted in the election, but
only a majority of those voting directly
for or against the amendment.
right and power to determine whether
the legislature acted in accordance with
the requirements of the constitution in
proposing the amendment as the court
has to pass upon the constitutionality
of a law passed by the legislature.
Judge Powell is represented by Hon
R. Fl. Thompson, Ex-Attorney-Genera
!, Frank Johnston and Ex-Chief Justice
, j. A. p. Campbell.
/ In the argument before the suprem'
court on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesda.
and Thursday of last week, the couns
) for the State replied to the plea EN-
bracing the above points by saying tina
all of those questions are of a politica
r nature and under the exclusive juris
diction Of the Legislative department c
a the government, where they nave a
4 been determined and settled, and tha
the courts have no power to und
what the legislature has done in tn
respect. That there was only or
amendment, as it embraced only or
v subject, the election of judges, an
all is detail; that the constitution r
n quires only a majority Of the votes ca
on the subject, and that the legislator
is the exclusive and final judge of a
of these questions.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1900-06-02

"Haven't you any religious BELIEF at
alp"
"Yes; so far as my observations and
prepossessions go, Presbyterians make
the best cake and Episcopalians have
the best offee."--Indianapolis Jour
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1900-06-02

An esteemed exchange is unable to
account for the Sudden change OF
front" of 'our senators"'who advocated
the passage of a uniform school book
law, and voted against 1t on the home
stretch. He will have opportunity OF
explaining in the next canvass.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1900-06-02

The State Sunday School Convention
will hold its annual session in Jackson
on June 20, 81 and %. An interesting
program has been prepared. The rail-
roads will give the usual special rates.
The president Of the convention is
Rowan Thayer, Greenwood; c. W.
Mills, Columbus, secretary.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1900-06-02

The Vicksburg Herald chronicles a
revival in Capitula Masonry in Nicks-
burg; which is the case at all places
visited by Grand Lecturer j. l.. Spincks
and his amiable assistant, s. L. Solo-
mon, who is certainly a wise man in
Masonry.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1900-06-02

The Holly Springs Pythians showed
their appreciation of the grand lodge
in electing their townsman, Morris
Blumenthal, grand chancellor, by ten
dering him a royal banquet, at which
there was a feast of reason and a flow
of soul. The honor and the compli-
ment were richly deserved.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1900-06-02
Belhaven College.

The closing exercises of Belhaven
College will take place Sunday, June 5,
to Tuesday, 5. Sermon by Rev. DR.. w.
B. Murrah; Senior debate Monday, 10
am; alumna meeting A pm; annual
concert, 8 pm; class day exercises
Tuesday morning, when the annual
address will be delivered by Rev. Rich
ard wilkinson, of Aberdeen. Art re-
ception in the afternoon.
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both presumptuous and useless for me
to call the committee together for the
avowed purpose of reconsidering their
action, when, in all probability, they
would reiterate and reaffirm the reso-
lutions previously adopted.
Respectfully, c. c. MILLER,
Chairman State Executive Committee.
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the values Of the two metals respectively,
whereas the commercial value of silver Is
now about one-half what 1t was then. 8.
Four first-elass battleships were in service
during the Spanish-American war. Ten,
including the wisconsin, are in course of
construction. Detailed information con-
corning them can be obtained from the re-
port of the secretary of the navy, submit
ted to Congress at the beginning of the
present session, from the Chicago News
or New York World Almanac for 1900.
Will you kindly advise me as to the
course of the gulf stream? Is it fresh or
salt water, and If fresh water, why, and is
ii warm ?-Subscriber.
The gulf stream first becomes apparent
near the north coast of Cuba, whence ii
advances eastward to the Bahamas. then,
turning northward. follows the Atlantic
coast as far as Nova Scotia, swerving then
and being lost in mid-Atlantic. AT it's mar
rowest point 1t is fifty miles wide; its
greatest breadth is from three hundred to
four hundred miles. AT its narrowest point
it is of great depth. Its water is salt; its
temperature from ten to twenty degrees
higher than that of the surrounding ocean.
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WhOs

She a superior woman. trow,
Who sneered at the antics Of Cupid:
She vowed all the victims that fell by his bow
Where willing were weak We're stupid.
''Forewarned is forearmed." she would tritely
declare,
'And loving is not worth the losing
What tho the blind archer be so fair
His targets are not OF his choosing"
Her naughty disdain to his notice was brought,
And. conflict his sly heart pervading,
He saw that his bow-string was properly taut-
And concealed-then he went masquerading.
He brushed up the uniform made for a
And soldier. and Dan Cupid filled it:
Then looking as brave brave soldier can,
He found her proud heart and he thrilled it.
At his coming her pulses raced rapid and slow,
She felt the wild tumults that harrow
While snug in his sleeve Dan carried his bow
And hid in her bosom his arrow.
This superior woman repeated all day
His virtues, and and over
AS other have done-whie up and away
He hurried-the dear. wicked rover!
Josephine Puett Spoonts
Fort Worth, Tex.
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Farewell.

Translated from the German of Viktor Won
Scheffel1
Sad is the fate to human life allotted
That underneath each rose must Turk thorn.
And whatso'er the heart may hope and cherish
At last the pangs of parting must be borne.
In thy fair eyes there seemed to dwell a secret
Which spoke of deep and steadfast love to me.
Farewell, farewell 1t might have been so
blissful,
Alas for us that it was not to be.
Scorn sorrow. envy. these I, too. have tasted.
A heart-sick wandes II, weary of the storm;
OF peace 1 dreamt while and quiet hours,
When on my path appeared thy Turing form.
In thy embrace wanted to recover
And dedicate my youthful life to thee.
Farewell, farewell: 1t might have been so
blissful,
Alas, for that it not to be.
A thick fog covers forest, hill and stream
A fitting day for sad farewells and parting.
Gray as the heavens the whole wide world
doth seem.
And though II lead to fortune. or disaster,
Thou cherished mad-my thoughts are still
with thee
Farewell. farewell: 1t might have been so
blissful,
Alas, for that 1t was not to be.
Indianapolis. Paul H. Grummann.
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Prosecutions.

In dyspepsia DR.. Wood prescribes: Sui
plate of strychnine, 1 grain; dilute nitro
muriatic acid, l drachm; compound tine
ture of gentian and compound tincture of
cardamom, Of each 11s ounces; solution of
pepsin, sufficient to make 4 ounces. The
dose is a teaspoonful after eacn meal.
For the relief of fiatulence Bartholow
recommends: Powdered columbia and gin
ger, of each u an ounce; SIENNA leaves, 1
drachm; boiling water, pint After this
has been stepped few minutes it is be
strained. The dose is a wine glassful three
times a day, preferably without sugar.
A formula for acidity of the stomach
used at Bellevue is as follows: Bicarbonate
of soda, drachm: powdered rhubarb root,
" an ounce; spirits OF peppermint. Q
drachms; water sufficient to make ounces.
The dose is a tablespoonful after meals.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

What Is meant by Pan-American?-J. r.
Including or pertaining to all America,
both the north and south continents.
How many times does the word girl ap-
pear In the Bible?-G. G.. r.
Twice; in Joel. iii. 8; and in Zachariah,
viii. S.
Is skinkIe English? If so. what does it
mean?-B. R.
1t appears in recent English dictionaries
as Scottish term, meaning to glitter or
to sprinkle.
When was the exposition In New Orleans
and by what name was IL known?-J. s.
The Worlds Industrial and Cotton Gen.
tennial Exposition was held in New Orleans
from Dec. 16. 1884. to May 81, 1856.
How DO France and the United States
rank as naval powers?-J. G.
The French navy is second, our own
fourth IN the worlds navies, and the hold
of France on her place is much more secure
than ours
How many frst-class battleships has
England built in the last five years? How
many are now under construction?-N. S.
England has launched twenty-one first
class battleships in the past five years
Four are now in process of construction.
When did the Prohibitionists first enter
national politics with nominees for Presi-
dent and Vice President?-E.
In 1872. James Black and the Rev. John
Russell were the first standard bearers.
their electors getting 5,607 votes. But cleo
toral tickets were nominated in only six
States.
How long does IL take TO stop one OF the
so-called ocean grayhounds when the yes
sci is going at its fastest speed? and how
much distance Is covered in the process of
stopping?-L. A n.
II takes about three minutes, in which not
far from half mile is covered.
Is there an animal called ermine, from
which the fur of that name Is taken, and If
so how big Is i'm. r.
There Is such a beast, species of wea-
sci. also called stoat. The length of his
body is about ten inches. White and black
rabbits. however. contribute some OF the
ermine fur OF commerce.
What Is sloyd work?-A- B. G.
The word comes from the Swedish word
slojd. meaning skill or dexterity, and Is
applied to an early system of elementary
training. This was founded in Sweden. but
as II exists now Is more the result of other
than Swedish thought and experience
In New Zealand does the government own
the railroads and telegraph and telephone
lines? Does Italy own the railroads within
her borders?-A. +. Z.
The telegraph and telephone systems are
IN the hands of the government. and but a
few miles of the railroads are of private
ownership. Italy owns many. but not all
of her railroad lines.
Is IL not true that mail to Cuba and the
Philippines goes at the same rates that
Gent between points In this country?-Dis-
putant
Mail for the Philippines, Peurto Rico and
Guam goes at domestic rates; also. to Ha-
wall and Cuba If addressed to anyone in
the service Of the United States. otherwise
Il must come under Postal Union rates.
When was Martha Washington born and
married. when did she die, and what was
her maiden name?-Mrs. ]. W. q.
She was born in May. 17s2. and died lay
=. 1907 Her maiden name was Martha
cambridge. In June OF 17ss she married
Daniel Parke custis, who eight years later
left his widow one OF the wealthiest women