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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-01-05
LETTERS TO MAIL.
Aosent-hinded Man Discovers q New
Way OF Forgetting Them.

The folks at home, with a blind
trustfulness that I cannot understand /.
said the absent-minded man "st,ll
give me letters to mail, though they
know 1t may be days before | get 'em
INTO the postofIice. Time and again.
carrying letter in my hand So as not
TO forget 1t, | have walked right past
lamp-post letter boxes and toted the
letter right up to the ticket office CT
an elevated station, forgetting that l
was carrying Ii until / wanted to reach
Tor money to buy a ticket with. Then
Ia put the letter in my pocket and
that was goodby letter, perhaps for
Gays. But this morning l did some
thing different; started out before
breakfast with letter that I was to
mail, and two cents with which to buy
stamp for 1t, the letter in one hand
and the money in the other. | reached
a sub-station of the pcstof1ice that is
In our neighborhood in safety and
bought the stamp all right and stuck
1t on the letter, looking as | did so,
at curious and yet familiar-looking
tall red box with rounded top, that
stood there by the desk Still hold
Ing the letter in my hand so as not to
forget it, 1 carried it into store
where l had an errand to buy some
thing for the house, and there l set
the letter down on the counter where /
couldn't fail to see it while reached
In my pocket for money. When l
walked up the steps of my house a
little later with an appetite improved,
II anything, by the breath of fresh air,
1t suddenly came to me that l had left
the letter in the store, and l turned,
Of course, and went back for 1t. When
| came to the corner nearest the store
I found the young man who had wait
ed on me just dropping my letter in
the letter box there. Now, in this
case, my forgetfulness resulted in the
prompt mailing of the letter, but while
| am, of course, pleased over this, I
am at the same time disturbed by the
thought that l may now develop my
forgetfulress in some other new form
that may not worL out 80 happily
New York Sun.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-01-05
Wexford, Miss.

wexford, Miss.
Dear Editor:-Please find place in
your valuable paper for this We have
had another man killed IN our part Of
the county. On Dec. oath Mr.. Alb Tay-
Tor, young man of this part, was kill
ed at Mr.. Dyer's residence in drunk
en- row. On this day quite number
OF young men went to bar room at E.
I. Cowarts near McCreary's Station,
and purchased lot of whiskey, and
then went to Mr.. Dyer's and stopped.
They were having their pastime when
Mr.. A. Taylor and others went there
and it seems raised a fuss. In the
scuffie some unknown party STABBED Alb
Taylor. He died in about two hours.
He was stabbed three and three quar-
ter inches from his right nipple below
and two inches from center Of chest.
The deceased leaves q father and
mother and two brothers and one sis
ter to mourn his loss. This is what
whiskey does for our young men, so
we should try to raise up our children
better in the days to come.
H. Wexford.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-01-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land Office
at jackson, MISC, Dec. 10, 1888.
Notice is hereby gwen that the fol
lowing named settler has flied notice OF
his intention to max, committed final
proof in support of his calm and thai
said proof will BIS made before Circuit
Clerk, Greene county, at Leakesvllle,
Miss, on January "a, 1900, viz:
HENRY G.. TURNER,
II. e. No. Ssa91, for the southwest
quarter of northwest quarter, section
10, T. s., R. w.
He names the following witnesses tc
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation OF said land, viz:
J. j. Bexley, ]. l. Dixon, Lee Brown,
Mil Eubanks. all of Merrill, Miss.
JAMES HILL, Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-01-05

Charlotte, N. C.-Fire at Greens.
boro, N. c., Monday caused losses ag-
gregating nearly 500, 600, partly Gov
erei by Insurance.. The fire originated
in the elevator shaft of the Hague Nc
Corkle Dry Goods Company. The
losses are as follows: Hague McCor-
kle Company, $50, 900; insurance 500,
600; w. J. Clary, loss $40, 500; insur.
ance SO, 500. The damage to the build
ings will aggregate 81, 900.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-01-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department Of the Interior, Land Office
at jackson, Miss, Dec. -. 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make commuted
final proof in support of hls claim, and
that said rroof will BE- made before
Circuit Clerk, Greene county, at Leakes-
vile, Miss, on January "a, 1900, viz;
JOHN S. HENDERSON,
II. E. No. 33, 800 for the southeast
quarter of northeast quarter, section
80, T. s., r. 6 w.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
David Gibson, w. E. Thomas, j. w.
Cox, Ike Fry, all Of Lucsdale, Miss.
JAMES HILL, Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-01-05
JAMES HILL, Register
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land Office
at jackson, Miss, Nov. 81, 1899.
Notice Is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Circuit
Clerk OF Greene county at Leakesville,
Miss, on January 8, 1900, viz:
WILLIAM l.. ETHERIDGE,
Fl. e. No. 2sO4s for the S. W. Sec.
1lT5 N. r. w. He names the fol-
lowing witnesses to prove his contin-
uous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land, viz: J. N. Turner, J.
Dnrr, Buck Stestorn, Wash Lott, all of
state Line, Miss.
JAMES HILL, Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-01-05
Texas i's rson on nnchrc,

This is what Rev. Mr.. Claggett, OF
Dallas, Texas, says about progressive
euchre: at Is one Of the cunningest
schemes of Satan ever invented to Gil
up his fiery dominion. 1t actually
makes me blush to think that there IL
need to talk to Christians about the
right or the wrong of this thing. 1t be.
gan as fad, makeshift of those who
could find no other way OF en- PERTAINING
company. Now it is a curse-ordinary
gambling"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-01-05
EXECUTORS NOTICE.
Whereas, letters testamentary of the

Whereas, letters testamentary of the
last viii and testaI ent of John McIn-
mis-, late OF Greene county, dec as:d,
were gran'ed to thu un ersiene1 at the
last September term o. the chancery
court of Gree o county, state of Mig
is.sippi; Row al prssons having c,ai ms
against the estate OF raid decei.nt are
hereby required to exhibit tie same
and have them probated and registered
by the chancerY clerk CT Greene county
within one yea- Failure to probate
and register for enc year will bar the
claim.
X. and e. McINNIS, Executors.
Dec. goth, 1899. tt
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-01-05
NOTICE OF SALE.

Notice is hereby given tha4 l have
on this the 9th day OF December. 1899,
cold my interest in the firm Of Turner.
Dorsett ana Co. to w. M. Dorset. and
my obligations as member of said
firm from this day ceases, although
the remaining members of said firm,
namely: w. NJ. Dorsett, ]. G. Dorsett
and J. H. Turner, will continue by
mutual consent to do business uniel
the firm name Of Turner Dor sstt and
Co. Signed:
GEO. W. TURNER.
Dec. Sth, 1899.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-01-05

From the Boston Transcript: Ros-
SIM and Paganini were one day ban
tering each other about eating, and
R,ssini made wager Of large sum
that he would eat six fullgrown lob
sters at one meal. Paganini accepted
the wager, and Rossini actually won,
but came very near dying from the
oFaofa
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-01-05

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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-01-05
YOUNG MAN SHOOTS HIMSELF
Grafton, MISS, Dec. 29th. 1892.

Editor Herald:-On Tuesday, 28th
inst, Murdoch Valley, son of w. w.
VALLEY, sheriff-elect. had the misfor-
tune to shoot himself quite seriously.
1t seems the young man was taking the
saddle from his horse when the gun
was accidentally discharged the load
striking his arm between the wrist and
elbow infiicting painful wound. DR..
Sheppard has the patient in charge,
and hear Is doing quite we'll. More
anon. PINE KNOT.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-01-05
BANKRUPT SALE.

In the District Court of the United
States for the Southern Gistri CT
Mis- i:sippi. Southern div. sion.
In the matter of Il. G. Blike,a mem.
Der of Denny Mil Company, bankrupt
IN BANKRUPTCY.
To whom it may concern Take
notice that petition has been fled by
G. G. Blake, memSer of Denny Mill
Company, praying that he be discharg-
ed from his debts rrovable IN bank
ruptcy. A hearing of said petition will
be had in Biloxi, Miss, ON the third
day of January A. D., 1900, before
Hon. 81. G. Niles, U. S. district judge,
at which time you will show cause if
any there be, why the said petition
should not b, granted
L. l.. MOSELEY, Clark,
Per c PHELPS, D G.
7. NJ. STEVENS,
Attorney for Bankrupt.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-01-05
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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-01-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF the Interior, Land Ofiics

Department OF the Interior, Land Ofiics
at jackson, Miss Dec. 12, 1899.
Notics is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has fled notice Of
his intention to make fnsl proof in
support of his cl.im, and that said
proof will be made before Circuit Clerk
Greene county, at Lsakesvills, Miss.
on January 81. 1900. viz:
JOHN L. BREWER,
H. e. No. 26, ITO for the east half
of southeast quarter and east half OF
northeast quarter section a, 7. 8, NJ
r. s w.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upor
and cultivation of said lind, viz:
Hardy Wslley, B. j. Pope, Rle.
VALLEY, j. W. Gordon, Ell Of Hend4r
son, Miss.
JAMES HILL, Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-01-05
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-31

these jingoes We're in their element.
They described battles which had never!
taken place and invented Chinese vic
tories and deeds of proves. The bar
barians" and foreign devils were Of
course always beaten. Nobody showed
real courage except Cinnamon. TO in
crease their influence and circulation
the Chinese editors do not scruple to
pander TO the overweening self esteem
of their readers. On the other hand
buttons from, their subscribers those
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-31
THE CHINESE THREAT.

Il one Of the most recent Chinese
edicts may be fairly interpreted the
diplomats Of that nation are nov re-
vealing their gloved hand. and furnish
ing a reason why the foreign ministers
have not been delivered into the
hands Of their friends and
have not been permitted to communi-
cate with them. This late imperial
sdist urgently orders all viceroys and
provincial governors to endeavor to ne
gottate peace with the powers whose
/ ministers are held at hostages pending
the result Of overtures for the abandon
ment Of hostilities against China. In
#ethss words, there 10 an implied threat
I In this that the safety and release Of
these lesationers will come only ~ re-
sult Of Abe termination Of hostilities on
4 farms which shall be agreeable to CHI
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-31

! TOPICS OF THE TIMES

& K Z - * I
ms Y anattlesssay for believing that
siise lofsisiiers are fliHezin Pskin.
~ : ~ ~ u E.tasiahat
e increased ~
4 IS 800, ~ s,ss'' ~ 'iit53h saeS
- = = s-sa ss's .os'isi pats
~. ,,...,a r,s,..,.
ara Iso6es,..4l, ooo ~,
D.tkota = - 90 -
Auditorium AT DIS .1oinas S.,,,5ia, 3g,
efliig ii was IN 4 l...rv
Of prs,,aratidn. .t,tlt n l. ,,,,os,,;,3.
- ? sti.s s
,.i,i 49,. ~. = y ~ eiteioti
,,,a : = : - siei3 mouse V
-.
A kansas man WHO ye,, -
ia ,ha ,ar.s, t''
John r. Knox, of Yankton $50. ~,
the principal Industry Of south 5J,als,.a
lust now IS killing wolves ..,rbe,, y :.
/ state Lax providing that the COUNTIES
3 shall pay a certain bounty far the ,,s.,t !
4 of wolves and "a number of hnntars !. n
making big money our of tb.a h,si,sas
4 Three men / know in .bou, tan davs
/. killed enough Of tha ani,,,,,s y -,
y Ms n, over III ,,co ar,, ~
H =, one aeoi3alIy ,,alt s,
Riding the s,ate 80 wo,va. ,,a,,.,, ~ :
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-31

ty of 81, 96l.7O and the board OF super
svisers wisely omitted the levy for the
poor fund for the year 1894. but after
four years in clover with Grover, the
poor fund authorized by law was too
small to cover expenses. AT the end OF
the present administration II will be
possible to again omit the levy for
pauper purposes.
Under Harrison's administration a
levy of mill was sufficient to pay all
expenses of caring for the poor unfor-
tunates whose minds had given way
under the cares of life, but at thesclose
of Cleveland's second term it was
necessary to increase the levy to Il V
mills.
administration the state found 1t neces-
for the homeless, and to meet this adj
V mill was required.
The total fund raised for county pur-
poses for 1894 was s22,67l.37 and the to-
tai fund raised for county purposes for
1899 was $2l,50l.4l. an actual reduction
of si169.96 in taxes, regardless OF the
fact that the county has gained 25 per
cent in population.
The claim of extravaganza by the
Enterprise is in line with nearly all
democratic argument II Is based on
the hope and expectation that the
reader will not take the time and
trouble to look up the matter and the
measurements and fallncies will be
read and swallowed and elected from
the stump and goods boxes. The real
fact of the matter is that Hardin coun-
ty affairs have been run in an economic
cal and business like manner and every
man who will take the time and trou-
bic to investigate will be proud of his
county and the splendid administration
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-31
TpPlslsh Peilee 3 ustloe.

TUPkisA Pellss Justlee.
A triAinE dispute between asKqkds asAa
an Armenian on street In Ctnstpntjno-
pie led to Ansamusins Instance OF ustics
as 1t Is dispensed BY the Turkish Dolce:
A tobacco box was found ON the lido.
walk, as alleged, by q Kurd. An Arupe-
MAN claimed the boz as his own. Neither
would give In. and the dispute waxed
warm. From words they were near com.
ing to blows when a policeman came up.
But he could not decide the questioA of
ownership. s
At last the Armenian suggested that
the policeman ask what was In the box.
..'robacco and cigarette paper" said the
Kurd promptly. 81
The box contains nothing but Is
cent piece" said the Armenian, smiling.
The officer opened the box and. finding
the Armenian was right. settled the dis
pute by giving him the box.
The Armenian is the owner of the
box" he said. THE Kurd 10 q liar =
Here he smotc the Kurd over the head.
Allah be praised! For my troubls In
deciding this complicated affair will
keep the % cents. ~" Chicngo Record.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-31
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

The Davenport Republican notices
Icrat has officially announced that he
Wants the congressional nomination in
the Second district.
The Ottumwa Courier favors the pro-
motion of Congressman Lacey TO the
Isenatorship. II says: The sixth dis
Itrict of IONA should move as one man
ship. Such d result is far more than
possible. With the right kind Of action,
prosecuted with spirit and determine
5sticn, ii is a strong probability With
Maj, Lacey elected to the United States
SENATE Wapele county should then
present and insist upon the nomination
land slsetion Of one Of her own citizens
Ito the house Of representatives.
Having given the missionaries and
1.-THE peaceful persuasions of priests a
lfair chance, says the Keokuk Gate
1 City, "she German emperor now pro-
Il poses To see what his soldiers and mod
z = "a
fern guns can do TO Christlanize China.
/ The ways Of the German emperor are
l3neariy as mysterious as the ways of
God, his wonders to perform
/ In a recent editorial the Oskaloosa
7 Herald suggests that in appointing a
4 United States senator the governor
4 should take into consideration the Iowa
soldiers. as they have not been repre-
i sented in the upper house of congress.
lit names five members of the lower
house. With Mr.. Thomas Hedge at the
head of the list, who are veterans of the
civil war, and suggests the promotion
Qf one efstheir number. The Burling
+ Ton Hawkeye states that ii is not au-
ttorized TO speak FOR Mr., Hedge, but it
doubts If he Would be wiling TO retire
from he lower hotse, 10 which he Will
j b. elected tota second term IN N5vem-
/ bar, to aecept a short term in the sem
/ ate
The Dubuque TINES expresses its
4 opiIlipn q Extra sessions in this way:
1 III is necessary TO I'll the vacancy
+ caused by Senator Gears death, but is
d is net neee ssary 10 hold an extra ses-
Y siisi1 % the legislature for that purpose.
\ Extra SONS are Expensive and there-
fare ;'au'a ,lst b held unisl The necss.
SHY appears, II
y s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-31
Nvhl.c Nan Turned Yellox.

Great CONSERVATION was felt by the
friends Of NJ A. Hogarty. OF Licking
ton, KY. When they saw he was turn
ing yellow. His skln slowly changed
color, also his eyes, and he suffered
terribly. His malady was yellow
jaundice. He was treated by the best
doctors. but without benefit. Then ne
was advised to try Electric Bitters. the
wonderful stomach and liver remedy.
and he writes: After taking two bot
ties was wholly cured" a trial proves
its ma,chless merit for alls.omach, liv-
er and kidney troubles. Only so cents
Sold by George P. Powers. druggist.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-31
dangling Nerves.

Are you irritable? Do you sleep
badly? Is it hard to concertate your
thoughts? Is your appetite poor? Do
you feel tired. restless and despondeat?
Try Lichty'a Celery Nerve Compound
1t will &c you more good than anything
you ha ever tried. Sold by w. H
Evans. ll3 East Main street. George p
Powers. 20 East Main street. and the
Mcbride 4 Will Drug Company
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-31
ar Mve.7
Not the wepst Comhinatien.

6he-Do you mean to tell me that .
man could expect to be happy with con.
ceited wife q
H@Of course: concsltsd wife
wouldn't put . AL her tims bothssins
shout hin. -Exehsass.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-31
I DEN ,cRAlIc JUGGLING WITH
FIC;JIKES

~
IBy an E,idora Subscriber.l
In the last issue Of the Enterprise,
the official mouthpiece Of the popocracy
IN this iHardinl county. appears a
characteristic article which of right
should entltie the writer TO chair AT
the right hand Of the great party
leader When his aspirations are full
flied. The happy faculty with which,
figures are juggled and facts contorted
to appeal 10 ignorance and passion is
entirely Bryanesaue.
Thearticle asks 10 have the dear tax
payers enlightened az TO the (aileged)
difference in the, expense of running the
affairs of the county during the demo-
cratic and republican administrations.
In the first place no democrat has had
anything to do With the management
or discharge of any of the affairs of
Hardin county in the last thirty years.
| The assessed valuation of Hardin
county for 1884 was $5,0s8. yS3 instead of
S4,5l6.76s. as stated in the article: but
little matter Of over 10 per cent in
| giving figures cuts no Ice in pcpocratic
argument.
We give below a statement Of the
poor expenses of the county since 1883:
| 1883 Qast year cleveland) .....$ ,621.31
1889 (Harrison's administration 4.Ssl.31
$780,. -. -. 80. 1850. 3.521.O3
1851. -. -. :. ......... 3,111.50
1 1892 $50. ...,.. ...... ............ 3.741.31
1893 tcleveland) &. 1900. 80. j. 3.673.S4
1894 -. $685.. ........ $500. 5.2Of.17
1895. ~. 80. 80. ........ 6ssl. 2s
$780,. 4. ......... .............. 7,4ls.7f
1897 (McKinley) 1850. 80. $685.. 8,415.3 81
4 ls9s.... ...... ...... ...... 800. 9.142.2l
| 1s99.... S.. ......... ...... $3.50. 7,26l.2l
4 These figures show the money the
county had to pay to take care OF itt
INDECENT citizens. 1t will be seen that
the pauper expenses Of this county are
larger under democratic administration
than under republican administration
The poor expenses for the first six
month"; Of 1900 show decrease Of
$2,42O.S7 from the expenses OF the first
six months OF 1889. II must also be
borne in mind that It takes two or three
i years to recover from q season OF dem.
ocratic flnanciering. AZ the close Of thl
Harrison administration there was 9
surplus in the poor fund Of this coun'