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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-01-23

Undertaking i'm all its branches.
Embalming scientifically attend
ed to. Carriages for hire.
Furniture repaired. HCC. ebOld
goods moved. WOOD MANTELS
and THINGS always on hand.
TELEPHONE NO. Sc.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1900-09-21
Sulphur Springs.

The pretty and lovely Mrs.
Tohn Erickson, of McComb, is
the pleasant guest of her father,
Mr.. j. G. Kraft.
Our little friend, Miss Soda
Griffin returned last week after a
delightful stay of two weeks with
friends and relatives at Canton.
The lovely and fascinating
Miss Mamye Luckett, one of
Canton 8 sweetest brunettes, is
visiting relatives of this place.
We are glad to have sweet little
Miss Bessie Kraft in our midst
again after several weeks spent
with hear aunt at St. AIMS.
Misses Alma and Maggie Fors
mark, two of Kentuckah S fairest
damsels, spent Wednesday in our
burg.
A READER OF The TIMES.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1900-09-21
MOTT CE.

We, the undersigned, hereby
request a meeting of all the
ginners of Madison Co., to be
held on Sept, Goth at the Court
House in Canton at 3 O'Clock
p. m. to confer and agree upon
prices for ginning cotton for the
year 1900. E. c. MELTON.
Sept. II, 1900. P. NJ. PACE.
We, the editor, think this is a
proper movement bagging aud
ties have advanced in price nearly
80 per cent. and cotton has also
risen in price nearly this much.
All produce has gone up making
living dearer and for the price of
ginning to remain at $500 per
bale leaves too little margin To
run a gin, if the ginner deals
honestly by his customers. All
business is entitled to an honest
paying profit.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1900-09-21
Lottville.

The entertainm ent given at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. T. Smith Monday eve was
greatly enjoyed by all present.
Messrs. Charlie Haley and
Will O'Cain were in town a few
days ago.
Miss Florence Carson after a
soiourn of several weeks in Louis
iaua, returned home near Mill
Vile last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thornton have
our heartfelt sympathy in their
trouble, and we hope their little
son, George, who has been very
ill, will soon be well.
We hope the lecture Sunday
given by Mr.. Smell did much
good.
Ask Mr.. A. Holiday how he
likes to fish on Sunday at Mr..
Cheeks pond?
SILVER STAR.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1900-09-21

] Mr.. M. McKinnon a genial,
whole souled, first-class fellow
who has recently settled in Ridge.
land, coming from Dakota, was
in Canton on Tuesday and we
were glad to see him, having met
him at Ridgeland last year.
The Canton Graded School
opened on the 18th with a full
force of teachers, and large,
bright add eager set of scholars.
The retention of the Principal
and teachers from last session by
The Trustees, is evidence of the
satisfaction they have rendered
them. We wish the Principal,
teachers and scholars, unbound
ed success, harmony and mutual
benefit.
We think the City Council
should amend the fire cracker or
dinance. as to private premises.
There is nothing that contri-
butes more to the enjoyment of
very small children during
Christmas holidays than the pop
ping of fire crackers. 1t seems
to them inseparable from the
day. Roman candles and sky
rockets might remain forbidden,
but fire crackers OF all kinds
should be excepted from the law.
We doubt the power of the coun,
Gil to so legislate against private
premises and personal privileges.
Mayor Witty of Winona,
young man with a promising
future, was stabbed and killed a
few days ago by man drunk on
blind tiger whiskey. 1t was a
wanton, unprovoked, unjustifia
BILE murder. A few years ago
a drunken man at one of the
stations down the |. c. R. r.,
stepped out of a store and stabb-
ed negro to death standing at
the door without a word. A
tragic murder was committed by
a drunken man in Meridian a
year or SO ag) with shot gun.
He hunted his victim, as
raging lion in open day time on
the stretts. Canton has six sa-
looms, yet no such deeds have
ever transpired on her streets.
High license and rigid police SUI
pervision is the moral side of the
liquor question,
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1900-09-21
China.

The prospects of an early set
Element of the Chinese matters
by the powers has been thwarted,
and chaos again produced, by
Germany demanding high off,
Gals of the Chinese government
turned over to them for punish
ment, which would probably in.
clude the empress, or emperor.
Of course the Chinese will not do
this. So it is uncertail how
matters may terminate.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1900-09-21
Madison Res.
JUvENIS.


Hon. and Mrs. r. G.. Lee, are
in Texarkana, Ark. on a bust.
ness trip.
Misses Ruby and Pearl Smith,
Mamye, Leta and Mary Cox, left
Monday night for Blue Mountain
where they will attend school.
Mrs. Clara D. Dorroh, who
has oeen visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Gale Dorroh. returned
Tuesday to her home in Fayette.
Miss Annie Perkins left Mon
day for Roanoak, Va, where she
will attend Virginia College.
The surprise party Friday
night at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Geo. Owen, was very en-
joyable affair.
The Madison Graded School
opened Monday under the auspi,
ces of Prof Lamar Field, as
Principal, and Miss Emma San
ders as Assistant. with a very
good attendance, considering the
hot weather.
Mr.. George Bennett, of Cam
den, is visiting his uncle, Mr..
Albert Bennett.
Mr.. John T. Hull returned last
week from a protracted stay in
LongfOrk, Idaho.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1900-09-21
To The Deaf.

A rich lady, cured of her Deaf
ness and Noises in the Head by
Dr.. Nicholson's Artificial Ear
Drums, gave $1,000 to his In
stitute, so that deaf people un-
able to procure the Ear Drums
may have them free. Address
No. 12O59-c, The Nicholson In
stitute, 780, Eight Avenue, New
York, U. S. A. Silly.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1900-09-21
Special Low Rates

Via Union Pacific Railroad to
all leading Western Points Sep
TENDER 18th, October End and 16.
For particulars address j. F.
Aglar, General Agent, st. Louis.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1900-09-21

| Misses Corset Waists for sal,
at Laugford's.
New style caps in Blue ant
Plaids, for Csc. at Langford's.
Any one wishing to buy gooc
cheap horse, can do so by apply
ing at THE TIMES Office.
Miss Mary Walker has just re.
turned from her usual purchas
ing tour, and has a stock of mil
linery that delights lady's eye
to behold.
Misses Lena Brown and Annie
Lou Coleman left Tuesday for
Blue Mountain, where they will
attend school, May success at
tend their efforts.
Mrs. Murry, of Pelahatchie,
has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
W. D. Owen this week. also Mrs.
Owen. of Anding, Miss. is now
visiting in the family.
Capt. Jas. Dinkins, a gentle
man who reflects credit upon his
native county, was visiting his
brother, W. L. Dinkins, and
friends few days ago.
M. T. Young, the man who
furnishes so much of the good
milk for Canton, has some fine
sugar cane on sale, which does
credit to his farming proclivities.
The charming little Miss Cal
houn Dinkins returned home
sometime ago from the country
where she has been visiting in
the home of her aunt, Mrs. W.B.
Kicks.
Mr.. S. J. Sawyer of Madison
Station, a gentleman of whom
we have formed first-class
opinion, and who is good and
citizen, was IN. town
Tuesday.
Thos. Sewer from the Delta,
4 native Madisonian, who knows
everybody and has here d host
Of friends was with them a few
lays last week, combining bust
less and pleasure.
Mrs. E. L. Passmore and little
ION, Ellis Russell, after lengthy
visit to relatives in Louisville, !
<y,; and her parents, Mr.. and /
Irs. M. Russell, at Anguilla, |
Mss, returned home last Mon
lay.
Miss Amanda Powell left
thursday for Cleveland, Tenn.
where to the sorrow of her many
riends she will remain until the
lose of school. We hope for
er a pleasant and profitable
ession.
Mr.. R. c. Chandler, who has
cen summering with his family
I old Virginia, his native state,
vas 10 Canton Wednesday look
lg fat and fine. We hope the
lip had the same beneficial eff
ects on the entire family.
The City charter only permits
in each November.
rior to election. This is a feat
re that seems to us calls for al
now, whatever might
ave been the cause for its aGop-
on. Any citizen if for any rea-
IN should be unavoidably absent e
ON home during this month f
ould be deprived of his vote for f
ur years.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1900-09-21
FOR SALE.

800 acres of land, being Ell of
Section | Township 9 Range 5
east. Lies back of R. T. Cheek S
farm is we'll timbered title per.
feet and all taxes paid. Apply at
TIMES OFFICE,
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1900-09-21
Seed Oats.

Red Rust Proof Oats, also
Seed Wheat. All Madison coun-
ty raised. Apply to
1T G.. OLSEN.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1900-09-21
Local and Personal.

at Langford S.
w. K, Baldwin's store is nov
full of interest for you.
The best Hope Domestic fol
SC at Langford S.
Handsome Percales, Madras
and Calicoes. just received at N
B. Langford S.
DR.. G. Stuart Handay left
Thursday for Natchez to visit
his sister, Mrs. Miller.
Have you seen the beautiful
new skirts at N. B. Langford ; S
Prices SOC, 75c and 81.
See the handsomest aud larg
est lines of new Percales and
outing flannels at Levy's.
Buy your children's school
hose-Hermodorf Extra Fine
Real Macco at Lang ford's.
See the handsomest and 1arg-
est lines of new Percales and
outing f1annels at Levy's.
Don t forget that you can buy
LA Belle toilet soap FROM
Langfold for 25c dozen.
Miss Estelle Wolff after
week stay with Miss Bertha
Loeb, left for Jackson Monday.
Buy your fall underwear at W.
K. Baldwin's and you will not
need so many stoves this season.
J. H. Hickman, of Shoccoe,
young farmer and exemplary
citizen was in the city on We'd
nesday.
If you know good thing when
you see it you will acknowledge
that we have it at W. K. Bald
wins.
When in need of cotton seed
hulls and cotton seed meal, ring
phone 1873 or Call at Canton Ice
factory.
We have supplied the good,
tor fall at w. K. Bald win S, We
leave it to you TO supply the APP |
probation.
0. W Phillips, clever gentle
man and one of he best citizens
in Dist. 2, was visitor to Canton
on Monday.
Don't worry yourself by send
fng away for goods when you
can G all you need in Canton at
W. K. Baldwin's.
Miss M. Roudehsh after
pleasant trip through the North
has return to resume her work
in the Graded School.
You can get prompt delivery of
cotton seed hulls and meal by
ordering them from Canton Ice
Factory-Phone 1873.
Stop on the East Side and see
the beautiful Mercerized Silks,
handsome Cashmeres aud pretty
Outings at Langford's.
In our job office we are fully {
equipped TO do all kinds OF work
in the latest and artistic manner
and will meet all competition.
Mrs. C. G. Moody and children
returns to Indianola today. She
will be accompanied by her Sis
ter, Mrs. DR.. j. H. Mckay and
baby.
We are glad to learn that Mrs.
W. D. Owen, after quite severe
attack of illness, is now i'm prov
ing. We wish for her a speedy /,
recovery.
Mrs. Ruth Harvey, a most
,stimable and charming lady, of
Memphis, is visiting in our city,
he guest of her friend, Miss Rosa
Iarbarino.
Messrs. Victor Bernero and
Ed Schaffer, two of Vicksburg's
popular society young m en-, were
'isitors in the family of Mr.. A.
Iarbarino on last Sunday.
IT is Our oniniOu that 40 lonnr nc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-29
FIRE FIGHTERS INVITED
To Come to Berlin and Bring Their
Apparatus Along.

washington, Dec. 29.-The United
States has been invited, through the
German ambassador at Washington. TO
take part In the international exhibition
Of fire preventing and fire saving ar
rangements to be held in Berlin during
the months Of June and July next in
commemoration of the fiftieth anniver-
sary OF the organization Of the Berlin
fire brigade. The German ambassador
says the executive committee of the ex-
hibition would be glad If appliances
could be had from the United States to
the largest extent possible.
1t is explained in the ofncial pro-
gramme that the main object OF the
exhibition is to bring about the best
possible development of FIRE protecting
and fire extinguishing apparatus. as
we'll as to give the manufacturers Of
every country an opportunity to notify
others of the present state Of the de-
velopment of the branch. and at the
same time bring the Representatives OF
the fire brigades OF the different nations
into closer contact with one another.
Cordial invitations are extended to mu-
nicipaI authorities, fire brigade associa-
tions, national unions, manufactures.
mill owners and interested parties Of
every country to compete and to pro-
mote the object In view by the exhibit
ton of suitable apparatus
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-29
KANSAS TOWNS.
Their Growth as Shown by
Completed Census Figures.

Washington. D. C., Dec 29.-According
to the official figures just completed there
are 1856 Incorporated cities in Kansas of
which ffty-three have more than 1000 in
habitants; thirty-four have from 1000 to
5000; ten have from 5000 to 10000; five
have from 10000 to 10000, and four have
more than 10000 The cities having pop
ulation of more than 20, 600 are:
Kansas City. 81, 41St Wichita ....24 ST.
Topeka $1,000. 3S. 60Si Leavenworth 20, 735
Kansas City had a population of only
$500 in 1880, and in 1890 had 49, 316, a gain
of 1874 per cent. The progress of this
city during the last decade has, however,
been only normal, as shown by an in
crease in population of only 34.2 per cent.
Topeka was first enumerated separately
in 1880, with 759 Inhabitants. During the
following decade it increased in population
at the rate of 662.8 per cent, and in the
two succeeding decades at the rate of 1e6 8
and 1907 per cent, respectively, but during
the last decade has increased only "a per
cent.
The following table gives the population
of the Kansas cities having 1000 more
fv,I,~ II
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-29
NEVER MISSED A MEAL.
Records Of Academy Produced in the
Booz Case.

West Point, N. r.. Dec. 29.-I1eut.
Col. Otto Helm, commandant at the
United States military academy, was
the first witness called to the stand to-
day 10 TESTIFY before the court Of in
Quiry appointed to investigate the ale
cations of brutal hazing of cadets
Colonel Helm produced the Superintend-
ent's reports. which showed that Cadet
Rooz had only reported sick once while
he was at the acedamy- He was ex-
cused on that occasion from one drill,
as he was suffering from an acute at
tack Of diarrhOea~ The records made it
from breakfast dinner or supper while
ne was a cadet at West Point.
An extract from the records was read
by the witness, who said Cadet BOOK
had awaited himself of the Saturday
evening privileges of going anywhere
within the reservation on Saturday,
August 6. the day Of the Booz-Kellar
fight I3OOz reported his going away at
reply to General Clous, the witness said
IN the summer Of 1899, through
anonymous letters, the brutal hazing
of Cadets Macarthur and Haskell came
TO the knowledge of the academy Off
cials. An investigation was Immediately
ordered, but no information as to the
facts could be ELECTED from those ex-
amined, among whom were Macarthur
and Haskell. The regulations prohibit
ing hazing provided punishment for
hazers and hazed alike. In telling of
the agreement made by the fourth class
men in 1899 among whom were Cadets
Macarthur and Grant, not to submit to
hazing, Colonel Helm said.
I called the class together Gt was
very large, and explained to them the
rules and regulations prohibiting hazing.
told them if they would agree not to
submit to hazing and promise not to
haze any one themselves they would
rid the academy of foul blot on it's
reputation. Soon afterwards they ap-
pealed 70 be released from this agree
ment, but / refused.
Il also heard" continued the wit
ness, that candidates preparing at
Highland Fails were being hazed, and
made an investigation, the outcome of
which was the severe Furnishing Of the
guilty cadets"
The remainder of the commandments
testimony was mainly an explanation of
the actions Of the authorities and the
measures taken by them to suppress
hazing. The punishments were in
creased and the number of cadets guilty
Of violations of the regulations in 1899
We're greatly in excess of the previous
year.
Speaking generally Of hazing. Colonel
Helm said.
.Hazing is traditional, and I am sorry
10 say is thought by persons inside as
commendable, and as long as students
hear it spoken. OF in this way it viii be
impossible for the authorities to stamp
It OUT
be used to stamp out calling out of
fourth class men and subsequent fistic
encounters?" asked General Clous
why. I consider that a form of haz-
ing, and as long as the cadets don't
live up to the agreement not to submit
cease interfering with them, it will be
impossible to suppress it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-29

Hamilton spent Friday in Kansas City.
Mr. and Mrs. George O. Mathewson
and daughter Mary have returned to
Emporia after a few days visit with r
l. Cofran and family.
Miss Saline Barnum has returned from
an extended visit in New York, Paila-
delphia and Chicago.
Mrs r. L AlcNabb and little son Paul
of Camp Point, ILL.,, are visiting at the
home of Mrs. McNabb's father, G.. w.
Canaan at 1924 College avenue
Miss Clara Hallarin returned to her
home in Ottawa. today after a visit with
companied her home to spend New
Years.
Mr.. Herbert Fairchiid left Friday for
his home in Colorado SPRINGS: his wife
will remain in Topeka another month
Mrs Hamnnn has returned to her lone
in Newton after a few days visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Starr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Sturgis of In
dependence, Mo, are in the city visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. John VanVechton-
Miss Edna Simpson has returned from
a lew days visit at her home in Be
lott
Mr. and Mrs. George p. Wallace and
daughter Gene. are spending the holM-
days in Abilene.
B. B. Cushman of wichita is in the
city on business
Mrs E W Kline has returned from a
TWO months visitfin Dubuque, Iowa
Ernest Fox of Weiser, Idaho, is spend
ing some time in Topeka with relatives
and friends
Mrs =. II. Sutherland OF Harrington
arrived Friday afternoon to remain over
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
It. G. Harding
The regular meeting Of the West Side
Readlng Circle viii be held Tuesday af-
ternoon, January 8, at the home of Mrs.
Clement Smith on Polk street
Mr. George Grubbs Of Emporia is ia
the city on business
ceIve New Years at the home of Mrs.
W. J. Black as was intended.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-29
SNAP SHOTS AT HOME NEWS

Belated Christmas presents are arriv-
ing.
It is reported that webb McNaII is
organizing a new insurance company.
The Rock Islands new daylight train
is called the Indian Territory Express"
Many committees of one are busily
engaged drafting New Years resolu-
tions.
early opportunity to test their Christmas
gift skates.
Topeka Whist club players engage in
one Of their regular tournament contests
this evening
Miss Selma Carlson of Omaha will
sing at the Swedish Baptist church
Sunday evening.
John Mccoy was yesterday appointed
administrator of the estate Of Rebecca
Mccoy, deceased.
Most of the school teachers and the
visiting county officers left for their
homes last night.
Mail Carrier J. L. Porter was pre-
sented with a chair and a leather
couch by the residents along his route.
J. F. Buzzell. one of the oldest con-
ductors on the street railway, has re-
signed. He win engage in other bush
ness.
President Burt and a party of Union
Pacific officials passed through Topeka
on a tour of inspection of the line to-
day.
II. W. WeaLnerly ana Jes WeaInef1y
were arrested last night on the charge
Of stealing a pair OF shoes from a second
hand dealer
r. l. H0bzon WAS arrested last night
on the charge of selling liquor. He gave
bond and was released. Hobson works
in the APEX
George Baker, the man who shot his
brother Thursday night. will have his
preliminary hearing before Judge Nc
Cabe January 4.
Dick Park, of Atchison, will enter
some fancy chickens at the chicken
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-29

show which will be held in the AuditO-
rum next month
]. A. McDermott and wife have re-
turned to the capital city from WINFIELD
Mr.. McDermott will be employed in the
state supreme court.
w. r. c. No "a and Topeka Post will
give a. box social at their hall, Ill East
Seventh street, Saturday evening, De-
cember 20. Admission free.
The committee to which was referred
the question of the location of the fire
bell has not had a meeting and has done
nothing towards settling the question.
The liquor cases of George Klauer, O.
Kempton, Frank Christ and Ed Ryan.
which were called in the police court last
night were postponed until December 81
Dean Low, A d. Williams, jr.,
Thomas L. King and A. F. Sherman
have been chosen by the floor commit
tee as the leaders OF the grand march.
Col J. J. Dalton and l. c. Beal ad-
dressed a meeting at Mankato today in
the interest Of the Semi Centennial Esx
position which will be held in Topeka in
1904.
Robert Findlay. of Sterling. has filed
a contest against George Ross, the fu-
sionist declared elected senator Tor the
Thirty-fifth district. Finlay claims ille-
gal voting.
CHIEF Stahl did not speak at the Kan
sas Avenue NJ E. church last night as
he had made another engagement before
address the meeting
c. Brown, one of the TRUSTEES at the
city Jail, was allowed to go home for
half hour yesterday to do some work He
came back drunk and win now do extra
time on the rockpile-
f. w. Hoch, of Marion, is already re-
ceiving much encouragement In his
candidacy for state printer two years
hence. There is nothing like taking
time by the forelock.
A 70.
serving of refreshments at the Century
ball. The menu will contain the follow
ing: Chicken sandwiches, vanilla ice
cream, lemon ice, assorted cake, and
coffee.
State Auditor Cole is the only man
whose bond is furnished by farmers J.
D. Braley and Nels Smith qualify for
$780, by signing the bond for $4,000
each. The two men live In Crawford
county.
There will be a Fanny Crosby song
service at the Young Women's Christian
Association, 623 jackson street, Sunday
afternoon at AIS Special solos. duets
and quartettes are arranged for the
musical programme.
E. NJ. Stevens has commenced suit
against the Western Investment Loan
and Trust company and the First Ma
tional bank of Sedan to set aside a So
500 judgment against the estate OF Rhoda
w. Cross deceased.
s. o. Spencer, state oil Inspector, IS
here fighting to retain his job. which
w. S. Van Pelt, of Pittsburg. has fled
upon, and now wants the commission
The politicians are probably dissatisfied
with Mr.. Spencer because he Is the first
oil inspector to make the Office profit
able to the state.
J. r. Burton will move his headquart
ers from State Treasurer Frank Grimes
office to the Copeland next week. 1t
has not yet been decided whether the
states stenographer win be transferred
to the new headquarters to assist Mr..
Burton.