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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-03
MADE A WILL EVERY MONTH.
Pruden Thought lie Destroyed the Old cns
Each Time. but Two Have Been Found.

CINCINNATI, May so-The late Judge A J.
Pruden left az least two Wills. and probably
more. One d. cument Is in the Probate Court
safe dated 1895. An attorney has another will
executed by Pruden later. His relatives
ara looking about, thinking possibly
more wills may be disclosed. Judge
Pruden had a queer habit OF making
ment bearing the latest date ne would carefully
deposit In the Probate Court and would remove
the one preceding IT, The aged attorney made
fees.
The estate is large Each time Pruden ap-
peared With q new will in court he would laugh
heartily. 40 though he was playing . good joke
on somebody.
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PENNsYLVANIA's BIG PIERS.
Eventually Ten OF Them. Each . Mile LonS.
VIII BE Built at GreenvtIle.

Additional information regarding the pro-
posed extensive harbor improvements at
Greenvllle, in Jersey City, Is given by Pennsyl-
vania Railroad officers. The company owns
3 100 feet Of water front there and contracts
have already been awarded to P. Sanford Ross
of Jersey City for the building OF a timber bulk
bend 2,4o0 feet long. II Is estimated that
$500, 600 cubic wards Of material will be required
TO All In the fats back OF the bulkhead, and
when the filing IL completed the company will
have IS. 900. 600 square feet upon which to lay
tracks AID build warehouses.
To reach this new ground. the Pennsylvania
tracks will have to be carried over the Morris
and Essex Canal. the Jersey Central and the
Black Tom wharves back OF Liberty Island. on
n viaduct 10 feet high. Ultimately. the Penn
sylvanIn Company will have at this point ten
piers each fully q mile long.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-03
HIS STYLE OF ADVERTISING.
Unexpected Development Of Ovid Chapma
VIE Business Got Dull.

1851
Tho professional writer OF dvertisementa"
remarked . man In the advertising business,
knows more about his trade than any one else
does. But occasionally some rank outsider,
from whom It "a least to be expected. comes out
with . stray Idea that is worthy Of attention.
Il remember the case Of an old man named
Ovid Chapman. who kept the general store In q
sleepy little Massachusetts, village. lie was not
an educated man. but he was clever, as Is
proved by the fact that he could read his own
handwriting. One day he wandered into The
Office OF the village weekly and asked to see the
business manager.
Hey. your he said BY way OF greeting to
that worthy. I want two inches OF space for two
months Things has been ~droppin' of consid'r-
able in my line lately. an I'm soin' to try adj
vertisin' for q spell
"'Ahem.' coughed the business manager. now
just what is your line Of business, Mr-er-Chap-
wal, I jest keep hardware, candy, shoes.
tooth brushes, bacoy. shirts, and all sech things
But you neednt bother about that, We got my
ad all writ up. and he took from his rocket n
clip Of paper upon which was scrawled tho fol-
lowing:
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thinss. oourse 'tT agnes .. onoe III
possession, in thirty daysl. But, now; well. we
will see whether my old friends solemn pro-
visions are tp 81 be . SO ,mp' CSi ignored nc rec we VIII
Of the Egyptians! But, oh. man. It's a pity you
1t would be, replied Abe Cronkite quietly.
A week later and josiah Marcellus. the old
fashioned Office lawyer who for a half century
had been both mind and conscience 10 the lead
ing families Of the town, sat In one Of the smaller
parlors Of the exclusive hotel on the avenue.
Mrs. Davenant entered. and greeted him with
apparent cordially.
aI'm so glad you called. Judge" she began:
Il do so want TO advise with you about my son. +"
Thai will indeed be a pleasure returned
the old lawyer gravely; but business first - the
rule. you know, madame; NY PrIU Uat zoe det oS-
firm, a close-mouthed fellow, asked me to re-
turn this to you. rs you bad given 1t to him un-
der a misapprehension:" and he extended to
her with a courtly bow the envelope contain
Ing 81. 1000 in crisp. now bills.
The lady paled a little as she recognized the
packet. IN a glance, Il don't know what you
"Of, course. you don't" agreed the OLD LAWYER
suavely. Still. | have the affidavit OF the teller
of the Keystone Bank that he paid those iden-
tical notes to you a month ago. However. that
Is not quite all my man wished me TO say TO
you. II seems that the ring he delivered TO
you AT the time was only a clever counterfeit OF
the one you evidently expected. and which
belongings since you we're a child. See, here
ia the original Strange, isn't II. that It should
have been In the possession Of Clubbins. the
burglar, who made suoh q mysterious as
sault on your fathers safe, and that il should
have been accepted by you as the pledge for
$4,000. .
The lady paced furiously up and down the
me?" she demanded.
plotting, madame" repeated the old lawyer
reproachfully, with my established reputation
Tor probity. at my time of life You do me an
Injustice, I protest. Twas only about to pro;
pose an amicable Arrangement You. VIII
readily agree, I am sure, on reflection. that y
70 prove in open o6urt that the last VIII and
testament Of Richard Jsyeox. deceased. for.
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WE DON'T KEEP ANYTHING.
WE ELL EvRRYTHINci
o. CHAPMAN
Main Street

Some days later. when passing his store, I
was surprised to see this placard hanging above
the boots and shoes In his window:
,.,s...,''s'...'.s ..,s.,,
f: We are trying TO sell our shoes not our :
customera {:
: New shoes cold. +:
: Old shoes resoled. :
".Ias, he said. coming 10 the door, with q
satisfied. chuckle, I believe in advertisin'. But
its liked baked beans; It's got to be well done
10 be any good"
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Killed in q stampede Of His Herd.

from the KANSAS CITY Times.
CARLSBAD, n. NJ, May a.-Monroe Clayton, q
wealthy cattle man OF this valley and one Of the
owners OF the Figure e. ranch, while riding in
advance OF a herd selected for shipment, was
thnpwn from his horse. The herd stampeded
Inc bic skull. He died this afternoon.
The daily sentinel., 1900-11-15
CLOSE QUARTERS.
Several Shots Taken at Night Po'
Iiceman Ramsay by Three
Unknown Fellows.

Night Policeman Ramsey had q close
call for trip across the Sty1 last night.
His coat contains the openings where
two bullets shaved close to his body, and
for all considerations of comfort he will
not care to have such companions at
clsse quarters again, as he had last
night.
He was making his usual rounds, and
when soming down the alley in the rear
of the north side of Main street, between
Fourth and Fifth streets, he thought he
detected some parties in the shadow Of
the buildings near the Fourth street en-
trance to the alley. he made his way
cautiously. aud suddenly from behind q
building three men emerged. They did
not wait for any summons, or to give the
policeman any information in regard to
stheir presence there at tho hour Of
twelve or thereabouts, but took two
shots at him and started on dead run.
Mr., Ramsey. although to certain ex-
tent taken unawares, went after them
and fred three shots, but missed them
in the darkness.
When he first discovered their pres
ence he had just been trying some of the
back doors on the alley and was in the
rear OF Roberts Jewelry establishment.
1t 10 evident that the men were going to
make an attempt to secure an entrance
into tho jewelry establishment Of Mr..
Roberts, but the coming Of the night
vatchman disturbed them at their
work.
In the carly part of the evening three
suspicious characters were in the Wind
sor saloon and they were ordered out
shortly altar IL o'clock and 1t is believed
that these were the parties.
Merchants along the line Of Main
street should be particular to leave some
sort Of light in their stores, as it
greatly lessons ther chances of being
robbed
Night Policeman Ramsey 10 making a
good officer.
j. q. Ackerman, near whose home the
shots were fred. got out as soon as pos
sible and went to the assistance OF Mr..
Ramsey. but the mon had gotten away
by that time.
A lookout is beirg kept by ofasers to-
day.
The daily sentinel., 1900-11-15
The Local News.

A genuine Round Oak stove is sold by
Slocomb.
G. w. Temple, state auditor, was
among today's visitors
j. h. Bristol, of Denver a United
States revenue officer is in the city today
P. F. Sharp, president, and A. B. Cur
rie, sales agent, OF the Grand Junction
Mining & Fuel company, both OF Pu bio,
are in the city.
CIV. Hsskins, prominent abstractor
of Ouray, arrived in the city yesterday
and will remain some time for the bens-
tit OF his health.
Miss Grace Longshore entertains a
party OF Young people tonight at her
home on lower Seventh street in honor
of Miss Daisy Baldlng.
Yesterday afternoon the w h. c. WAS
treated to a very pleasant surprise in the
form OF delightful lunch, of chicken
sandwiches and coffee, served by Mrs
Dora Steele.
Sam Block OF New York, representing
one OF the largest clothing houses in the
country, is visitor today. Mr. Blocks
geniality and business tact has made
him one OF the foremost travelling men OF
the country today.
E. d. Lario, of Denver. formerly a
member of the office force at the Union
Depot, is visiting old friends and acquain-
tauces in this city. Mr.. Lario is in the
ticket office Of the passenger department t
of the Union Depot at Denver, and is
taking 3 months vacation.
One of the most unique cartoons ever
appearing in the Denver Republican was
that OF "Uncle Sau 3 Flock" in Tues
days issue. 1t was flock OF sheep ar
ranged as states, and the white ones were
those that went for Mckinley and the
black ones those that were carried by
Bryan.
The daily sentinel., 1900-11-15
CHAS. W. HASKELL
Civil and Mining Engineer.
County Surveyor.

Land and Mineral Surveys.
surveys and Construction of Irrigation
Canals and Reservoirs.
Reports Made on Mines, with Assays and
Complete Analysis Minerals.
The daily sentinel., 1900-11-15

For tickets to the lion hunt at De-
Beque, Nov. l, 2 and 3rd.. call at the
Midland city Office and see Peck.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
LIQUOR TRAFFIC DENOUNCED.


Baptist Convention Opens q Broadside o
Against the Saloons.
hot Springs. Ark. = Hostilitles
against the liquor traffic were opened
IN the Southern Baptis convention Sat
urday. Rev. J. B. Cranfill, of Texas,
introduced avigorous resolution declar-
ing the enmity of the Southern Bap-
lists against the traffic in every way.
The resolution declared the liquor
trafic to be the great test barrier to the
work in the homo and foreign mission
fed.
Congress is denounced TOR multiplying
tho law abolishing the canteen and the
establishment Of the army canteen and
saloons are declared to be blots on
our civilization. Protest Is made
against the national government Is.
suing licenses in localities where pro.
hibitory laws are in force.
The resolution puts the Baptists of
the south on record for national and
state prohibition and calls on all chris.
tian citizens to cast their ballot.
against the saloon. The resolution will
be adopted.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
INVITATION TO BOERs.
Extended by Governors of Arkansas, Mis-
souri, and Kansas.

Extended by Governors of Arkansas, Mis-
souri, and Kansas.
st. Louis. Sunday Post Dis
patch will print the result of an hour
conversation held by it over 691 miles
of telegraph wire with Cows. Dan w.
Jones, of Arkansas, William E. Stan
ley, of Kansas and Lon V. Stephens of
Missouri, at their respective state cap
itsls, in view Of the announcement of
State Secretary Reitz of the Transvaal
that he, with others, intend to emf
CRATE to the United States In the event
of their defeat by the British. Each
governor was asked If he would not ex-
tend an invitation to the Beers to To-
cate in his state.
They answered as follows:
Gov. Stephens: "As the chief exec
utive of the state of Missouri, desire
to hereby extend q cordial and an
affectionate welcome to the Beers.
Missouri would feel honored If they
would locate within her bounds.
Gov. Jones: 1.-THE state of Arkan-
sas will gladly welcome the Beers
become citizens and guarantee to them
freedom aud protection under a truly
republican government.
Gov. Stanley: "The people of Kan
sas would gladly welcome the Beers.
We have no better citizens than the
thousands of Germans who have al.
ready prospered and added to the hap
piness of our state. Kansas would
feel honored if the sturdy citizens OF
the Transvall would locate within our
borders.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
GEN. WHEELER i.
wants 10 be q Retired Brigndier- Gen.
eral.

Wants to be q Retired Brigndier. Gen.
eraI.
Washington.-The president and
Gen. Wheeler took a walk in the
white house grounds Saturday, and
were In earnest conversation for Q
greater part of the time. Gen.
Wheeler is in rather perplexing posi-
ton just now. The president has ask
ed congress to reward three Brigadier
Generals Of the volunteer army by pro.
viding for their appointment to the
regular army, followed by retirement.
1t Is we'll known that if congress does
this, Gen. Wheeler will get one of the
places. 1t is his ambition and desire to
be retired brigadeir general in the
regular army. He has made no an
nouncement, however, of his intention
to retire from politics, and Is awaiting
the action Of congress. which has not
taken any steps to put into law the
suggestions of the president.
Gen. Wheeler's friends In Alabama
are urging that he run again for con-
gress A number Of candidates are ap-
pearing for congress in bis district and
are receiving promises from the voters
on the supposition that Wheeler will
not be . candidate in the democratic
primries. It is believed the general
would run again and return to congress
il he knew that he would not be made
retired brigadier general. He can
be rsnominated. he believes, If he
comes out now, but II he waits on con-
gress he may have trouble in the pri-
maries
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
JEFFRIEs RETAINS THE BELT.

Corbett put up Game Fight, but Sue.
cumbed in the 2Srd Round.
Seaside Athletic Club, Coney Island,
N. YIN the fastest, prettiest and
closest heavy weight ring battle ever
fought in New York, James J. Jeffries
has reaffirmed his right to the cam
pionship.
In the arena of the Seaside Athletic
Club, Friday night, he defeated Jim
Corbstt, once champion of the
world himself, after twenty two
rounds of scientific fighting. 1t was
clean knock out that came SO suddenly
that 1t dszed the thousands of keen,
alert spectators and left them in doubt
as to Just how the winning blow was
delivered. 1t was avowed that it was
left hand jolt to the jaw, but Jetfries
himself and also Charley White, who
stood at his side, say it was a right
hand swing. There is credit for the
victory and credit for the vanquished
In this Gle verest OF ring battles. JEFF
fries m ust be awarded the laurels of
victory, and his opponent is entitled to
all honor for his most wonderful fight.
That feature Of the contest stands on
in relief as the most striking one of the
battle.
Corbett emerged from a years retire
ment from the ring rejuvenated and
fresh. He was as fast and clever as
back in the. days when people marveled
at his skill. His foot work was won
derful and his defense perfect. He out
boxed his man at both long and short
range and if he had had the strength
necessary he would have gained an
early victory. A hundred times be
ducked the punch that knocked him
out. At times he made the massive
Jim look like beginner in the art Of
offense and defense with the hands.
His strategy was to lab and get away,
and when Jeffries stood over his
quivering form, his face showed the
marks of the punching that Corett
had inflicted.
Corbett went down to defeat that
was regretted by vast majority oi
! the men who filled the hall.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
NO. 39
AMERICAN PAVILION OPENED.


Paris. The American pavilion at
the exposition was formally turned
over to the authorities and public
Saturday afternoon. The Inauguration
took place in the presence of the en-
bassy aud consulate officials, number
o. high French funotionaries, foreign
diplomats and commissioners and such
a concourse of Americans that many
who were provided with tickets were
unable 70 gain admittance TO the build
ing.
Before the hour set for the ceremony
the crowd became so dense that orders
were given to the police to keep tho
people at respectful distance from the
doors. The French officers adhered SO
strictly to the letter of their instruc-
tions, that even persons holding in
Vi tationt cikets were not allowed to
pass. The interior of the pavilion
was brightly was brightly decorated
with American fagssnd, ,tri-c color bunt
ing, while from the summit of the
dome around the golden eagle flew
the stars and stripes and the French
flag. The balconies were occupied
exclusively by invited guests, while
on the floor Of fhe building a double
line of American guards with white
summer helmets formed an aisle
through which the party passed from
the main entrance to the spot where
the presentation took place. Behind
these guards Americans who gained
admission stood and witnessed the pro-
| ceedings.
The ceremony was quite simple,
consisting Of an address by Ferdinand
W. Peck, commissioner ..of the United
States, handling over the pavilion to
III. Alfred Picard as the head of the ex
position and the latter's response in
accepting the transfer. Sousa's band
provided the music and selections
played were composed purely Of
American airs, except "fhe Mar
saillise. The audience greeted the
conclusion OF the air with cheers, which
NJ. Picard acknowledge. No time was
lost In proceedings with the ceremony,
Mr.. Peck delivered his address and Mr..
Picard replied briefly but eloquently.
At the conclusion of NJ. Picard s
remarks, general reception was
held. Sousa's band gave concert dur
ing the remainder of the afternoon.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18

The first letter mailed at the United
States postoffice at the Paris exposition
was addressed TO President Mckinley
by Commissioner Peck.
The United States pavilion at the
Paris exposition was formally handed
over to exposl tion officials Saturday.
The ceremony attracted large assem-
blage.
A pretty girl in male attire was
arrested at Ell Paso, Texas, Friday.
She said she was going to Mexico to
work in mine.
Mac Stewart, the Texas ex-confeder-
ate, imprisoned at Chihuahua, Mexico,
for killing a policeman, will soon be
released.
Gen. Roberts has entered Kroons-
tad without opposition. This gives the
British control Of the Orange Free
State President Steyn has transferred
his seat Of government to Lindley.
The fighting In the Free State near
the Zand river and to the north of tha t
steam is described as continuous, with
the Beers fighting spirited, but being
forced gradually to withdraw.
Viscount Emile de Carnieres, a
nephew of Marshal MacMahon, the
late president Of France, Is wanted By
the police of Memphis for the alleged
swindling of Chas. L. Levssseur, an.
other Frenchman of noble family, Out
Of $3.50.
By close vote the senate rejected
the proposition to erect, without refer
ence to the price at which the govern
ment could secure armor plate for IT.
warships, an armor plate factory. Th'
vote upon the direct proposition va
| 30 to "a.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
LEAKEsvILLE COUNTY, MISS FRIDAY NAY IS. 1900

AS the time drew near for the nen-
nation word was quietly passed, con-
frmed by Mr. Howard himself, that
the Barker element would bolt the con-
vention should their leader be turned
down. Owing to the fact that the
Alabama delegation could not support
Mr.. Howard, matters were further
complicated Howard took tho only
course for the restoration Of harmony.
He announced that he had no ambition
to head the ticket and came 10 Cincin-
natl without the slightest expectation
Of being named. Then be withdrew
his name. Nevertheless. when the
roll call was completed on the first
ballot, Howard Was at the top of the
column-only few short Of the NOM
ination. On the second ballot, How
ards plainly stated desire for har-
mony took effect and the seventy
votes which went to Donnelly on the
first roll call were gradually worked ov-
re to Barker, 1t being understood that
Mr.. Donnelly's name had been with
drawn.
The generous Howard moved to
mako the selection of Barker unani-
nous, whi5h was done. Without q
dissenting voice Ignatius Donnelly was
declared the vice presidential nomi.
nee.
The platform is practically tn,
same as that adopted by the fusion fac
tion of at Sioux Falls.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
pared In the neighborhood of Johan-

pared IN the neighborhood of Johau-
nesburg.
In marked contrast to the enthusi-
asm evoked by Roberts message was
the reception given the unfortunate
Gen. Gatacre ON his arrival in this
country. He reached London Saturday
from Southampton without any dem
onstration oS welcome. He was dis
covered by eporter of an evening
paper searching for his luggage among
the other passengers. He quietly de-
clined tosdisouss anything regarding
the Stormberg affair, which was, In
part at least, the cause of his being
sent home, or regarding the prospects
Of the war.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18

New York.-The Worlds London
cable says: Truth says the Khedive of
Egypt looks forward to visiting the
United States next year, being chiefly
actuated by strong admiration for
American girls. He is young. good
looking and we'll educated, but thor
ough Oriental, callous, vain, shifty and
cowardly. He has often said he wonld
like to establish an American harem.
He will soon visit London, where the
authorities will be very polite. though
ne is hated here because of his anti
English sympathies and the trouble he
has given Lord Cromer, British repre-
sentative in Egypt.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
Germany Furnishing Arms to FLIP mos

Germany Furnishing Arms to FLIP mos.
New York dispatch to the Even
ing World from Hong-Kong says:
"The Filipinos have been receiving
large amounts of money at Manila.
Within the past three months three
shiploads of arms have arrived here
from Germany for the insurgent cause.
The Junta gave a big banquet here
Saturday night in honor of the re-or-
ganlzation of their government. The
Filipinos say they will reopen aggres-
sive hostilities just as soo1 asthe rainy
season sets in.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
Disastrous Explosion in a Coal Mine.

Disastrous Explosion in a Coal Mine.
Chattanooga, VIENNA special to
the times from Bristol, Tenn, says:
News was received here at the head
quarters of the Virginia Iron, Coal
aud Coke company Of disastrous ex-
plosion in their coal mines at Tomas
Greek, Wise county, Va. Six men
were killed, the names of whom have
not Is yet been learned here. The
company is unable to say whether the
explosion was due to dynamite or gas.
but credit the latter agency.