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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-12

rs writer's privilege to at
nual meeting of the grand
brand encampment of Odd
Columbus on Monday, Tues
sdnesday of last week. The
on both bodies, especially
pdge, was unusually large,
bceedings were of special in
bghout. The reports Of the
RS and of the representatives
reign grand lodge show a
base financially and numeri-
! total membership of the
Nv over one millionaire net
Jar being 49, The great
\ being in the Eastern and
|htes. There are only forty
in Mississippi, with a total
, of 1,793; but in practical
benevolence the statistical
he lodges make a splendid
q lodge was ably presided
p. Kimbrough, of Grenada.
,rs chosen for the next year
Tvs:
Kay, Aberdeen, grand mas
hingway, Jackson, deputy
Ter.
kley, Enterprise, grand war
Doty, Oxford, grand secre-
yer, Jackson, grand treas
NJ. Mccarthy, Utica, grand
'me, Meridian, grand mar
French, Vicksburg, grand
mon, Winona, grand con-
'r, Macon, grand herald.
ring grand master, o. L.
, was elected as one of the
ives to the sovereign grand
Committee-Simop Fried,
cough and J. d. Hutchinson.
,ommittee-J. J. Conan, w.
y and j. J. Mcdonald.
q encampment officers are
ton, Holly Springs, grand
ION, Columbus, grand high
Holly Springs,
E.
yer, jackson, grand treas
eything, Vicksburg, grand
en-.
aker, Water Valley, grand
Ien.
r, Macon, grand marshal.
french, Vicksburg, grand
of Vicksburg was unani-
cted for next place of meet
l lodge by special invitation,
Industrial Institute and Col
dnesday morning, and all
lsely delighted. The three
more young ladies were as
the chapel-the teachers
officers on the platform.
in a very happy
words of cordial welcome,
PRODUCED Grand Master o.
gh, Deputy Grand Master
7, Past Grand Master.Mon-
, Grand Warden VIM. Hem
lor W. M. Strickland, Past
er Simon Freid and Past |
II j. L. Bower. The latter
It the students should have
he balance of the day, and
g it to a vote, the entire
ose, and it was carried
(. When we appeared in
l Thursday morning, the
their own enthusiastic
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-12

''Who originated golf2"
II suppose Darwin did when he DO.
gan looking for the missing link
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-12
pay.
State Lands.

"a Subscriber" is informed that the
State of Mississippi has about six thou
sand acres of land for sale, priced as
follows, per acre:
Swamp lands, at the minimum statutory
.
Internal improvement land, statutory price 20
Chickasaw school lands, statutory price 90
Forfeited tax land, other than the
lands in cities, towns and villages, at
one-half their assessed value, as shown
by assessment rolls. Lots in cities,
towns and villages, at one-third assessed
value. Full instructions and fee list
can be had on application to E. H. Nall,
land commissioner, Jackson.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-12

No wonder some men obiect ~ stand
ing on their merits. They haren't any.
Chicago Democrat
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-12
|e Want to Excel

In our business Of selling
erchant Clothes. We have
ambition to excel. 1t is a
fish ambition, perhaps, be-
hse the more Clothes we sell
! more money we make. But
4 can't excel unless you are
listed. We can't satisfy
less the garments we sell are
best, dependable, stylish,
b we've got to keep prices
|Wn too, if we want to sue
ID in excelling. 1t is this
lbition that prompts us to
low this system. 1t is this
etem that makes our prices
Bsible.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-12

When the body of the beloved Col.
Holder was lowered to it's resting place
in the jackson cemetery, and the imme-
date friends had banked the grave
with beautiful flowers, the veterans of
R. A. Smith Camp, U. c. ", passed the
grave in single file, led by Gen. Robert
Lowry, and each deposited beautiful
flower. 1t was tender, pathetic
tribute-as beautiful as deserved.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-12

Fayette is to have one big gin and
milling plant instead Of two small
ones: also an oil mill. A bank in Sep
: .tbber next is also on the docket just
Salt Jefferson high school with these
Wilderness of prosperity.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-12

The widowed patient of Mexican
war soldier died in the State Insane
Hospital a few days since. She had
been in the hospital for forty years,
and for many years the sum of $500
per month has been regularly received
for her from Washington. 1t has accu-
INFLATED to nearly $1,7OO. She was a
Mrs. Jenkins, native of Lawrence
county. A brother in Texas is the ben
eficiary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-04
NEW Jersey SPORTS.
Over 200 Earksmen on Hand Monday, at
International Contest.

SEA GirJ. y. j.. Sept. Eth So Who
ann taking part in the international
shooting contest WI the NrW Jers"E
ranges We're VI early. this mornin <
When the assembly was sounded. I'D ,
l'oIock over POO marksmen answered
thr call There was only a very light
wind blowing from the south and
everything looked promising for good
scores during the day. Among The
latest arrivals are members Of the 18th
TN. list ANA Goth Regiments.
The first stage Of the Interstate reg
mental team match was shot. today,
and the second stage. which include
skirmishng will take place, tomorrow
The teams began the first half of tn
INST stage at the ZOO yard range; ait tha
conclusion of the shooting AT this dis
tance tho teams stood as follows:
Second d. c.. OBS. 9Th d. g., 236; 4th
\. J.. 232; lst y. J., 227; 1st p. g., 20.
5th Maryland, 22f; 18th Infantry. 4. Il.
2la. "a y. J.. 1S2. Battery b.. Mass,
21H. ira n. n, 1872: 5th d. e.. PIP.
The highest Individual score was
made IN Bugler McCrann. 4th y. u.
WHO made 4@ points out of a possible
'' '''N sra 'tl va iilt' pliltlS maui = ti'Il.
Tn" last half If the first viii be shot
ma thc 400 yards range
AT the conclusion Of the second ha!t
IF the first stage Of the interstate reg
mental team match, the 9Th District
f Columbia was in the lead with +.
total score Of 492 at both ranges
In the Columbia trophy and the Nj
tional Grand matches, confred to Nix
mon teams from New Jersey regj-
ments. the 4th New Jersey leads in
both matches with respective scores "
80 ard $50
In the re-enter revolver match Tom
Anderson Of Boston. still leads WIKI
the high score Of 1871, out Of a possinI
10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-04
CHICAGO LABOR DAY.
Parade Reviewed by Bryan and Roosevelt
Noted Politicians Speak.

Chicago. Sept. 3.-Organized labor of
Chicago. today, passed in review be
fore Colonel VIM. j. Bryan and C1l
Theodore Roosevelt. Hour after hour
the labor unions marched down MiChi-
man avenue past the Auditorium hotel,
IN the loggia Of which stood the Demo
cratic nominee for President. the Re
publican Vice Presidential candidate.
together with Charles A. TOWne. Sena-
tor w. T.. Mason and a dozen other
political leaders Both Bryan and
Roosevelt were heartily greeted by the
men as they marched by the hotel.
When the last man Of the long linz
- marchcrs had swung round Michi-
gan avenue into Jackson boulevard,
Colonel Bryan and Colonel Roosevelt
Went inside the hotel. where soon after
they sat down to luncheon given hy
labor representatives.. III was a nag
Il truce" luncheon. for the trades
union men had declared that in the
celebration If Labor day there was ~
be no politics. While the parade was
moving host of people, mostly the
families Of workingmen, gathered in
Electric park. where the speeches Of
the day We're delivered. The program
Of speeches was as follows:
TWO 7. NJ. 10 ; 7. NJ. Gov. Rooer-
Welt, Charles a. ToWne. Samuel All
schuler, Democratic candidate for gor-
ernDr of Illinois. Richard Yates. the
Republican gubernatoriaI committee.
William +. Mason. Mayor Rose Of Mil
waukee. Mayor Harrison Of Chicago. r..
n. Patterson and =. J. O'Donnen T.
ir civ A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-04
WAGE REDUCTION
Is Now Being Talked of by
Fall River Mills.
A Possible 100000 Of 100000
SplndIes Necessary Have Agreed.
Operatives Favor Change In The Presei
System Of Curlalment.

FAN River. Mass. Sept. 3.-Although
practically every mill interested in the
proposed reduction of wages, renewed
curtailment and postponement of re-
duction plans. is shut down for the ell
tire week, in pursuance Of the original
four weeks curtailment agreement and
the operatives are enjoying a holiday.
Labor day found Fall River discussing
the plan Of the mill men. in anticipa-
tion Of the probable result Of the ef-
forts now being made by different sets
OF manufacturers TO bring about an ac-
ceptance Of the different plans propos-
ed by them.
The plan which meets with the most
favor among operatives is that Of
pOstponement Of a decrease in wages
until the effect Of further curtailment
is tried. The general opinion among
mill hands is that renewed curtaiImenl
should be inaugurated, if undertaken
at all. under a different system than
that which has been the plan during
the term of the shutdown now abou.
TO end.
Shutting down plants from a week
to a month at time, as has been the
case with mills signing the original
Curtailment agreement was all right
in summer. when the cost OF living was
not 50 high and there was very little
hardship in being deprived Of paw
checks during the vacation time. but
with the fan and winter approaching.
living conditions Will change.
long term Of curtailment running
from week TO week in continuation,
would cause untold suffering among
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-04
The HATFIELD DISASTER.
Due 10 Negligence or Disregard Of Signal II
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STRONG INFLUENCE
Continued from page ID

may treat without further doubt as 70
its strength, may solve the present
problem and put the Chinese question
in fair way to final ana satisfactory
settlement.
Much may depend upon the attitude
Of Russia in this matter and the man
nor in which she treats this appeal
from the Chinese nOtahles may prove
To be a test Of the sincerity Of her eH-
pressed desire to deal with the CHI
nese government AZ soon as possible
Or. Hill. first secretary Of state, re-
turned to Washington, today, and as-
Sumed the duties Of acting head Of the
state department.. relieving Mr.. ADJ.
VINO has performed these duties during
thc pcrpleXing diplomatic exchanges RI
recent date. Dr. Hill has been absent
IN New England with his family ~
vacation. but I'D View uf the diplomatic
phases Of the Chinese question which
nave arisen. decided W curta.l his stay
ana take up the work here. Soon AZ
Turf arriving he went TN thr White
House and spent half an hour with the
President going over the present
status of the Chinese negotiations.
Later he conferred at length with Air
Adcc From this time Nh, uutu Nv
HAY returns. DR. Hill Will hc the ac-
tive head NJ the state departments
The dispatch from PrrIcy, the chief
surgeon at TakU. makes LII apparent
that whatever conditions may be- un
the land rout" between Taku ana
Prkiu, the Pei Ho river route al least
is open and safe tar thc transportation
,f M ec.r4tt.r.
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RUSS0-AMERlCAN ALLIANCE.
Europe Views With Amusement the Prospect
Of EyaCuatng Pckn.

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-04
STATE NEWS.
WALDO.
BURNTTAAI.

= very enthusiastic audience filled an
we seats and all the standing room ans
large number could not get into ~
Town Han at Burnham. Friday evor, M
i''7'' 10 near the political issues Of the
r'inpaish discussed by the eloquent IIor
'"hH NJ. Harris Of Connecticut, who did
great credit 70 himself and honor to M
Hepunhcan campaign III the magterl,
manner n which he handles his subject
Music was furnished by the Troy Pre-
'ahd' and two campaign solos were ren,
der'd by The eloquent singer, r. "A. CAN
ant entitled, Under the Flag of pr
''ciion. Capt a. NJ. Fletcher called tha
meeting to order and introduced ~
speaker Three cheers were given for
The speaker ana the administrator u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-04
VERMONT. TODAY.
Continued from page -

SCI, as against an average Of 1891 iA
1SSS. 1890 and 1892 The expected in
crease il attributed to an unusually
active canvas. and the closer union Of
the party factions upon national i9-
sues.
Vermont has the honor tomorrow. vi
firing the first gun in the way OF III
election which will have some bearing
on the national campaign. and posi-
Ply IN the national election itself Tbs
battle here has been on national issues
purely and simply and il opened immc-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-04
THIRD PARTY CONVENTION.
Over 60 Volunteer Delegates Have Already
Responded IRON Maine.

New York. Sept. All the Eastern
states except Maine, all the Central
seaboard states. and a great number
of others from the Southwest and mid f.
de West will send delegates to the
convention of the Third party. which
viii open in Carnegie hall. at , 7. NJ.
Wednesday. The purpose Of the con
vention is TO put candidates in the field
for President and Vice President and
to appoint a Congressional campaign.
Definite notices Of acceptance We're
received. today, from more than so vol
uuteer delegates. Most Of these viii
come from Massachusetts, New Hamp-
shire ana other New England states.
but there are several delegates coming
from Colorado, Illinois. kentucky,
North Carolina ana Indiana
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-04

opposition, but the proposal that the
troops should vacate Pckin will NOT ~
acted upon until after thorough exam
NATION Of the case by other powers
with a special view to the question Of
military advisability. Germany's pro-
gram Is to await the action Of tn
other powers. Count Won Buelow, the
German foreign minister, has made Il
communication to this effect.
a high official Of the German for
elgn Office said, today, in defining Ger
many's position:
Germany has not answered RUSSIA
formally, although she has informed
her confidentially as TO the view Of tire
German government. Certainly we 40
not object - the removal Of the lega-
tons temporarily To Tien Tsin, as this
would enable the members to rccuper-
ate from their recent hardships. So
iar as the answer Of the United states
to Russia is concerned, we now see *
% be in substantial agreement witl
Germany's position"
When asked whether. If the troops
were withdrawn, the Empress DOWager
and Emperor would return 10 Pekir
the foreign official in question replied
that he could form no opinion worth
stating on that subject
Most Of the German papers are oc
opinion that ii is very doubtful If Ger
many can adopt Russia's suggestions,
and they deplOre the evidence Of
threatened split in the European con
cert. one leading Berlin journal as
serts that Emperor William, while con
versing with a group Of officers. last
Saturday evening. said:
Under no conditions shall we give
up Pekin. not even if every army corps
has to be modified"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-04
Railroads and Steamboats,.
ia, BANGOR & AB00STOOK
Sl RAILROAD
sE# Arrangement oil Trains
~ in Effect Iune rs. 1900

Pullman Buffet Parlor Cars between
| CARIBOU and Bangor on trains leaving
CARIBOU at $40 A. NJ. and Bangor ut rs
LEAVE Portland, 1255 A. M; Augusta.
gor, 500 A. NJ; Arrive Lagrange, ia A
III; Brownville, 7,50 A. M; Katahdin,
Iron Works. 1000 "A. NJ; Norcross, $40 Al
NJ; Milhnocket, So A. NJ; Sherman, go
!. NJ; Patten, 1905 4. NJ; Island Falls,
ly-ll AZ "A Smyrna Mills, 1875 A. NJ; Ma
SaTdis I42 A. NJ; Ashland 1905 p M:
Houlton, HOO A. NJ; Bridgewater, II. 40 A.
NJ; Prcsque lie, 1913 r. MI; Caribou, los
p. NJ; New Sweden, l.3S ?. NJ; Van Blu
rem, 240 II M; Limestone, 200 z. NJ;
Fort t1irfeld l.l5 =. NJ; Dover and Fox
croft, sos 4. NJ; Guilford. So A M:
NJ; Kineo 11.30 "A. NJ.
LEAVE Portland 100 A. NJ; Lewiston,
l2-08 II All; Waterville, 1.35 p. NJ; Ban
gnr, 3.Z5 p. NJ; Arrive BrOwnville, 452 p.
n; Norcross, 5.45 P. NJ; MilHnocket, SIS
L. NJ, Sherman, 6,3T p. MI; Island Falls
55s 7. NJ; Patten, 200 p. NJ; Houlton.
Ib5u. 9.41 p. iii; Fort Fairfield. $50 p. M.
LEAVE Greenvile, $50 A. NJ; Monson
Junction, so A. NJ: Guilfordi SIS A. NJ;
Dover ana Foxcroft. .553 a. M; Katahdin
j. ~; Lagrange, 74S =. NJ.
ARRIVE Bangor, $40 a. NJ.
LEAVE Fort Fairfield, 6.45 A. NJ; Car
ib0u $40 4. M; Pressure Isle. 1OS A. NJ:
HDult0n, 8.35 "a. MI; Ashland, 7.25 A. NJ;
Masardis I47 A Nj; smyrna Mills, SIS
A. NJ; Island Falls, 925 a. NJ; Patten,
s.2j a. MI; Sherman. 9.4S "A. NJ: Millinoc-
6ct 1880 A. Nj; Norcross. 10.H A. M;
R-Ownville. 11.5f a. NJ; Arrive Bangor,
la5 7. M.: WaterviIle. 515, 2. NJ; Au-
susta. 352 P. IT.; Portland. 5.35 p NJ.
LEAVE Caribou, lZUj p. NJ: Van Bu-
ron. l025 "a. M; New Sweden, 1127 "A. NJ;
Limestone. 100 A. ~; Presque Isle,
LIB r. NJ; Fort Fairfield, llD A.
M.i Rriigcwater. his p. III; Houlton, 30
p. NJ; Island Falls, 307 P NJ; Patte1,
3h0 H. M.; sherman, 3-23 r. M; Norcrnss.
l.a7 IT. MI; Katahdin Iron Works, 800 p.
5d n M G S.cg Si Els n MI 4Mf6 6aa99
3.+5 r. Nj; GuiIford SOB p. MI; Dov9r and
Foxcrott. 81 p. NJ; Arrive Bangor, 40
r. NJ; Waterviile, 9.55 p. NJ; Augusta,
l1+3 p. MI; Portland. 1925 "A. NJ.
GEO NJ. HCTGHTON, G. P. 4 T. A.
II. W. CRAM, ". p. < Gen. Mgr.
Bangor. June on 1900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-04
THE KENTUCKY CAMPAIGN.
Both Republican and Democratic Candidates
for Governor Speak at Rallies.

Frankfort. Ky, Sept. 3.-The CAM
paign in Kentucky opened by both pan
ties in nearly every county Of thd
state, today. The principal meetings
We're at Bowling Green and Henderson.
At the former place Hon John ".
Ycrkes, the Republican candidate for
governor, was the leading speaker. At
the latter place Gov. j. w. &. Beckham,
the Democratic candidate for govern
or. and ex-Gov. James h. McCreary,
spoke. At Bowling Green the Demo-
Gratis also had a meeting, addressed by
r. f. Peake Of ShelbyviIle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-04
PRESIDENT CANNOT ATTEND.
obliged to Cancel Date Promised Tor Pre-
seniaiion al Portsmouth. N n.

Washington. Sept. 3.-Assistant Sec
retary Hackett Of the navy department
'alled az the White House, today. ana
u,seu the President to accept the in
'tation Of Senator Chandler ana the
',uzehS ~ New Hampshire to attend
,or ceremonies incident to the presen-
'7tIvn of bronze tablets to the battle
ships kearsarge and Alabama. which
) TO take place. Sept Is. al Ports.
mourn n H. TIL President espresso I
ms ms regret that owing IL pressing pu5-
Tic business he would not be able to at
emo # now seems that the pres.-
.'"t VIII not be able IL return Ia can
~! ."n before the last If this week on tba
first Of next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-04
PARADE OF $4,000
At St. Lolis Celebration Of Labor Day Day
Observed Through South.

st. Louis. Sept. Labor day va-
celebrated here by Labor parade iu
which more than 25,oo0 men VI Witt
trades participated. The day was grn-
orally observed. business Of All kinds
being practically suspended All
through the South organized labor evil
ebrated. At Atlanta. ca, Birmiug-
ham Ala, Memphis Tenn. Charles
ton. s. c.. New Orleans and other big
centers. parades We're held and business
was suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-04
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS CLOSED.
No Parates or Public Demonstrations at
Washington.

Washington, Sept. 3-Labor day was
observed here for the sixth time. to-
day, the legal character Of the holiday
having been established by Congress
in 1891 All government departments
were closed, but there were no street
parades or public demonstrations. the
various local labor organizations cole
brating the day by speechmaking and
athletic games at the various river re-
sorts outside of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-04
MISSOURI CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR.
Both Republican and Democratic Candidates
Address Union Men.

Kansas city. Mo. Sept. 3.-Labor day
here was a field day for politicians.
JOS Flory and Hon. A. Nj. Dockery, Re-
publican and Democratic candidates
for governor both spoke to large
crowds of union men at a Labor day
picnic in one of the parks. BUSINESS
generally was suspended, all day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-04
LARGEST DEMONSTRATION
Ever Seen in Utica at Labor Celebration
There.

Utica. y. III Sept THE Labor day
demonstration was the largest ever made
here Thousands OF men were I'm the
parade ANA many Industrial pursuits Were
clcvcrly represented. Fifteen bands fur
nishcd music for the occasion. The
streets over which the parade moved
wcr" packed with 4 dense crowd Of spec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-04
TWO PARADES AT MILWAUKEE.
Federated Trades and Building Trades Cour
ellis Hold Separate Celebrations.

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. 3.-TWo Labor
day parades were held IN Milwaukee,
today, the Federated Trades Council
parade ana the building Trades Coun-
Gil holding separate celebrations. Fully
10000 men were in the parades.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-04
At SCRANTON. PA.
Labor Day Generally Observed and Business
Houses Closed.

Scranton. Pa. Sept. labor day
was observed here more generally THAI
ever before. business houses closing
amt an industries being illc. The pa
raic Of organized labor was a long