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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15
c. n. HAM.

90 Christmas nE the joyful time
Od tne year, is only 10 DAVIS
OF. Everyone has alrea DIV beo,S,n
70 feel glad over thoughts a .
M MerEy Christmas. The various
stores OF the city this year have
all pretty lines Of Holiday Goods dS
a is receiving a share TO of
~ Inc rushing trade. Unexcelled IN
Inc past. the z. M. Ham Furn;tur -
emporium, on Walnut street. this
. year, goes to the front of its COM un,s
peIltors in carrying, not only The
largest, but the most cor,n, s4e
line OF furniture at reasona ,hSe
prices prices IN the city. The entire fIoor
space OF their brick building two
stories, as well as of their tbr rec
u lSIge warehouses, are almost COW.
cred with furniture. while O Az
walls are draped with ruos s srt
squares. curtains, etc. No honse
oarries more suitable line -
: go s Tor Christmas presents thar
s I furniture store, and these. ce6-
slstlng OF beautiful rugs ana S,,r
,;s.ns, comfortable rocking and r Sit
y I. cnalrs, rich apd costly LOOKING.
' ,,., sess, rare PAINTINGS and ME- '
handsome oak and ma
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

hogany tables and bedroom y.
besides hundreds of other <
of furniture too numerOI
mention. G. M. Ham excsnn
others. These goods, Az.
says, must go, if not at Cne I'
at another, and parties ns'a v:
furniture, IN or out OF tne y n
for presents or home use, cal 4
bargains never before oneIss
visiting his store. The vaIls
selection he offers is not ! ~
by furniture dealers in Meu
and If you cannot find IN nl y "a
what you want, quality Ana ~
considered, there is no use 81,
elsewhere. MIR. Pools. The b! ~ ": .
salesman Of the store, WI ".
pleasure in showing you tn' II e.
whether you buy or NOV -.
Ham. the proprietor, = =. n.
the best business men IL tlls y
as is shown by the steeay l.t1'
Of his business, and be n.
prics in filing his house
new kinds Of furniture g, ~
keeping abreast q
niture dealers of the lase
Don't let this Christnlas
out visiting bis store Nn7..
buy Or not.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

Another aspirant for notoriety in connection with
Gen. Lee and the Hall of Fame has appeared This time
it is the Association OF Survivors of the Sixth Army
Corps" This has recently filed protest with the
New York University Senate aegng that Gen Lee was "a
deserer in the face of the enemy and therefore mot an
example worthy of emulation. That the character of
Robert E. Lee is unworthy of emulation will be news to
the entire civilized world The bulk of enlightened man.
kind has been abong under the deuson for quite awhile
that Lee about the most perfect type of man ever
produced by any in any time. The Association of
Survivors of the Sixth Army Corps is entitled to the
palm tor the unique character of its asinnity
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

Gen. Chaee has evidently forgotten that his govern
ment is no longer one of the 'aled powers IN China
He simply at the head of few hundred troops constr
tutng legation guard for Mr. Conger and as SUCH has
no more concern with the acts of any soldiers but his
than Gen. Miles in Washington. The United States have
Withdrawn" from China, and Gen. Chaffee exhibited
considerable OF cold nerve In addressing his
muncaon to the commander chief of the allied forces
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15
ENGLAND,
AMERICA AND
THE CANAL.

tusa would have embarrassed little-he Venezuela
matter, for instances our language IDEAS institutions civ
political and religious the same of the same
parenge with practically identical aspirations and deals
no where do our interests really conflict Yet with so
much in common and practically nothing in anagonism
might readily imagine, from reading of con-
gressonal oratons and editorial eusions that state of
hereditary hostility existed between U.S. almost great
that between England and France.
This purely manufactured sentiment, and is a
product of political conditions The American penc
for twisting the Lions tail during presidential
though probably exaggerated,is proverbal Not nfre-
qnenty plank stuck into platform for no other
possible purpose than to a peg upon which to
hang antEngsh rostrum and editorial Nominations Of
recent 1t has apparently fallen the lot of the
South and the Democratic party to play the Angophobic
'ole and pretty thoroughly has it been DONE little
while back it the Boer war; To-Day it the straw man
aised up by the consideration of the HayP
reaty.
The language used by some newspapers and speakers
discussing the antorfcaton feature of this treaty
childish and almost imbecile They talk rs though the
United States giving up sacred right in agreeing
lot to forty the Nicaragua canal and that being
ulhed into doing 30 by England The Clayton Bu wer
reaty is somewhat tender subject both sides of the
Atlantic has been recognized too often and too recently
this government for to talk about its abrogaon In
egotiatng this last convention Mr. Hay secured all this
ountry possibly WANT and the article to for
caons he merely conceded enough satisfy the English
ngos who correspond to the class now stirring ND so
UGH mud on this side The British government cared
tie nothing about Notifications but could not con-
ut to the formal modification of one treaty without max
sort of showing, in the way of formal condi
o. in the other, hence this clalse. 10
In the event of q to which we we're party, for
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15
A FIELD
FOR STATES
MANSHIP.

bue' end of the organization.
From the earliest agitation of the tariff question the
Democratic party nas stood for tariff for revenue only;
opposed to the original idea of the New England man
ufacturer of tariff for protection In all but few cam
pagns two of the most notable of these being in 1896 and
1900 it has considered tariff reform to be the paramount
issue before the American people In all the field OF
economics there is no greater sophistry than that
underlying the Republican theory of tariff imposition No
party was ever more vulnerable than the Republican,
when driven defense of It's tariff theories and practices
Tie only victories by the Democrats in more
than forty years platform of sound money and
tariff reform The party will never win another until it
returns to its basic principles and the time required for
its present leaders to apprehend this simple truth may
prove fair guage of their fitness for the places they
cupy
That the Republicans will follow such as to
weaken them fight along the old ines
may be taken without argument. That the Democrats
will recognize the folly of recent issues and conduct
themselves to be in position to pitch the next campaign
the true party plane, may not be SO readily conceded
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15
MAJOR
WILLIAM
STARLING.

best known For number of years engaged 10 the prep
aration of work dealing with river problems 1t was
hard fate that he should not have lived to see its pubca
ton is to be hoped that the public and the engineer
ing profession may not be deprived by his death of the
benefit of his labors.
Socially his charming personality, and it is the
lot of but few to have possessed many friends Of
the many expressions of regret at his death there not
one that was lnsincere.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

Some months ago we heard great deal about side
walks number of property owners put down brick or
concrete sidewalks, of their voition; and there the
matter seemed to rest For number of years this ques
ton has been discussed but apparently it is impossible
to do more than discuss it, If the fault is in the charter
the charter should be amended
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

prove correct either may it threequarters of mil
lion bales, or 1t would be most fortunate turn
for the planter if all should go wild. reputation for
close Estimates, such Neil possessed, for instance
gives far too great an influence the price
Estimates do the planter good, but merely the
ends of the specuator.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

1t is matter of regret that none of the bids for tn
construction of the capitol within the amount ayaa
BILE for the work Iii to be hoped that nothing may be
detracted from the accepted plans, either in beauty or
durability, in modifying them to extent sufficient to
permit the construction of the building with the funds al
lotted for the purpose
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

The government has spent money with a generous
hand in creating Washington, but too much has been
expended There is yet much to be done the White
House is disgrace to the country, executive building
needed instead of keeping the governments Offices in
the presidents residence the proposed memorial bridge
across the Potomac should be constructed
Yet with the immense changes occurring close by
the severely plain old brick vault al Mt Vernon remains
the same and of all the sights which the city and its
vrons afford the visitor to the patriotic American its hal
lowed and its simplicity make it by far the most
impressive.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

1t is to be hoped that the gentlemen interested in bo
hotel project may receive enough assistance in the wav o.
additional stock subscriptions to guarantee the erection
OF the building GreenFille stands in greater need Of
modern hotel Lran Of any other improvement.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

When swell darkies refused admission into naror
cars in Connecticut Is indeed time for the
lean League" to assert Its rights With the general dis
semnatiOn of the negro the color line becomes gradually
more extended in its application.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

Mr.. Bryan is still defending with tongue and nan
the liberties of the people," He is trying to work bmsaf
into the same job with 1.-THE people, that Joe Bailey holds
toward the Constitution. it difficult to realize wbo
might happen should these two champions suddenly bo
called hence.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

- r@~.s1tN tutng 10 Dear IL eal0 tnAt peOpc boW-
sys 90 nct care enough for the old books the master
sces whose position IS assured that they read new nov
aels to the exclusion of the standards
.,-, -. As meter Of course there is some
truth ia this, though not much rs there
AND ON nappears to be. 1t would not b difficult,
We imagine to find among ones acquan-
aDce dozen men women. ordinarily
thought to Be fuud Of books, who, while familiar enough
With the Latest noves yet ignorant Of Eliot Tbackery
Dickens and theUther great who have written in
0Wn tongue say nothing of the immortal works trans
aied from other languages into While this may be
Qe 1t would hea gross suppose that these books
were not holding their own The lists OF the leading
American and English libraries show them to be in con-
sAnt and increasing demand, while publishers find most
Teady sale for hundreds of editions constantly APP
pearing.
There are two sides to this question, for not
frequently hear the best Of the books dculed be-
Ing something Of passing interest only and doomed to
and speedy death Along this line writer has
Gently called attention Carlyes attack upon his
hmporaries, written in 1882 He denounced all the
books of his day, many doing now, and advised
everybody to read only the od books" Speaking of the
writer's then, be- asked: How is this then, that work
proceeds from them bearing any stamp of authenticity
and permanence; OF worth than days How it
that of all these countless muttudes attain to
the smallest mark OF excellence rploduceaught that shall
endure longer than Snowflake the river the foam
on penny beera"
1t is interesting few of the books and writer's
Lightly esteemed by Carlyle AS Mr. Wilstach points
out: "Scott had produced Of his best work. ncud
ing Tvanhoe Keats Byron, Shelley, Wordsworth, Rog
ers, Colerdge. Elizabeth Barrett, Felicia Hemans Ten
nyson and Hood we're singing their immortal lays; De
Quincy had produced The Opium EATER Mill his Pol
iical Economy; Lamb his Essays of Eliza Bulwer his
Pelham, land Hallam his constitutional History" At
the time in America, had Cooper Irving, Audn
bon, Poe. Bryant and Longfellow.
All Of which goes to show that Carlyle not much
Of prophet that should be careful how pass
judgment upon contemporary literature.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

place in which to attempt the building of
a city, yet on Its centenpial it is conceded
to be one of the most beautiful in the
world. 1t is a magnificent witness to the
possibilities of architectural skill and I'M
limited wealth, when properly combined.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15
SHOULD BE
ABATED.

where this permitted it is here. ARATED
Ten or twelve years ago jackson allowed
it, with the final result of the destruction
of considerable property and the provoking of difficulties
which cost two three lives
Aside from the extreme probability of fires resulting
from the unrestraned shooting these things within the
fire limits, there is nothing provoking, within the
rangeof have crackers and opedoes
discharged under your feet aimed at your head while
walking along public thoroughfare.
There u.s. very properly, ordinance against this
practice and it should be enforced Ladies and children
well people driving teams and of property,
entitled to protection from such dangerous annoy
1t is childish, unnecessary to any legitimate
men against the aw and not contemplated in Greenves
insurance rates. 1t can and should be, stopped.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

vOlved in an absolute control Of alI
branches of government, afford an excel
lent opportunity for the exercise of Dem
ocratic craftsmanship; if there be any OF
the genuine article still remaining in that
wing of the party claiming to be the 'true
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

tiers now p0sseased by them inadequate for
the accommodation of the constantly ...,,
growing calls upon their charity. They "oNiH
have accordingly determined to undertake CAUSE.
the erection Of new sHome more COM
modieus and better suited to the increasing
needs Of their work.
This ie the only charitable institution in Greenvs
and it is engaged in work which should appeal to til
sympathy and generosity of the community These Ia
dies not permitted, either as an organization
individuals solicit aid but dependent solely upo
voluntary donations and their contributions Henc
should only be necessary for them to make public
Of their purpose generous
1t is safe say that worthier will pre-
itself to tho charaby inclined of Greenvie and tn
surrounding country.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

he was lovable and companionable man;
possessing trained mind, and highly ed
ucated, he stood in the front rank OF his
profession.
1t is as student of the engineering
problems of the Mississippi that he will be
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

There is good deal of talk about introducing sys-
tenn of classification of cotton Seed great deal is said
about the good that is to to the planter from such
system, in the way of producing uniformity of prices,
etc. The Times takes stock in any such suggestion
because fail to wherein the grower to derive any
benefit from the innovation present, if you know the
price o. b. your station, you SAFE So long you
handle dry seed you neither in doubt to what you
will receive for them at the MILL in danger ofconstant
and certain trouble arising from your seed failing to class
in accordance with your ideas The planter has trouble
enough 1t s with cotton classfcations without null
tplying it by any such scheme as this
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

We have never been able to clearly understand the
antipahy which many Americans apparently entertain
to England and all things English In the two wars
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

The evident purpose of the Republican party to con-
tnue its policy of antagonsm to anything savorlng IN tne
least of tariff reform together with the responsibilities in
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15
CROP
!. ESTIMATES
Z

81 hring fsnar with the land and knowing what it has
done, under various conditions, from year to year.
We do not believe than planter in ten can, the
FIRST Of August September estimate within hundred
bales Of the yield from 1900 of cotton. In making
this Satemsnt suppose thorough knowledge of his
land the part of the planter difference of twenty
pounds Of lint per acre, means, 1900 acres $4,000
pounds, or fortyeight bales
If il is difficult to approximate crop, it appears
to be but little short of absurd to attempt estimate
Of the yield from 100000 acres scattered throughout
the entire Southern states, embracing all conceivable
grades Of soil under all possible conditions Of climate and
cultivation
is no argument to say that many accurate ''estl
mates have been made At best these have been but lit
te than fairly successful guesses and have repre-
enied the closes. "a many attsmpts For every such
there have bsen dozen to 40 wide Of the mark Mr.
Ne was never more plausible than last year, and
more cocksure Of his figures. Yet pursuing bis usual
rlhods he proved to be falIibe the verest yro
This year we have Neil, Buston, the government and
various amateurs ID addition to the regular cotton firms
two or three happen to strike it it viii not be strange
vet the accurate luesses will be proclaimed from the
housetop while nothing viii Be heard about the hundred Is
bal failed il
The government ays 10 O0O and few days later III
Latham, Alexander g Co s'y s,707,0oO Either may
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

Few cities can boast great transformation in one
hundred years has been experienced by the national
capital. When selected it truly most unpromising
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

After an experience of several years in undertaking
the Of the destitute sick of the town. the ladies
posing Circle No Of the Kings Daughters find the quar-
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

Associated with the shock occasioned by MAJOR Star
ings unexpected death, among those familiar with his
work there distinct of loss Kind and genial
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

The Davis amendment has been adopted by the Sen
ate Its real object is known though its language does
not disclose it. 1t is merely left-handed attempt 10
nuIlify the AUTHORIZATION clause OF the treaty Inc
fact that Morgan voted against it. while Hanna favored
suggestive, to say the leas-in view OF hepuoican
professions.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

With the approach OF Christmas annually recur-
ng nuisance developing itself The practice of firing
ackers tnrpedoes Roman candles etc on the sidewalks
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

t6catons along the line Of the canal would de'er,ne
little; it would simply he question OF who could assempo
the larger feet To our mind this treaty does not oven
90 far enough in that its naturalization feature
purely negative nature But why raise sucn qu0'-
ton at ALL An undertaking SO great snoula % 'einN
opa in character with its permanent neutrality guar.
ante.d We have conceded practically nothing; we Will
own the canal. and collect tolls from the shipping OF
the world This opposition is merely another exhiol-
ton of tail-twstiug, as small as it is absurd
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15

One Of the most unreliable things earth is an ''est
mate Of tho yield Of cotton CROP Whether made by
en- individual the government, it makes no difference.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-15
sATURDAY. DECEMBER l5. 1900.

Nsa ccumop thing 10 bear it said that people now
eavs do no care enough for the old book the master
whose position assured that they read new nov