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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-01
OUR HOLIDAY LINE
BETTER THAN EVER

Wewould respectfully announce
that our line Of Toys, Fancy Goods,
Leather Goods, Late Books, Pict-
ures, Frames, Etc., will be COM
plcted and ready for inspection on
December 9Th. Until then we are
ready to serve you in our regular
line. We are making a speciality
of Reasonable prices and Standard
goods.
GHKEY'S BOOK STORE
The Taney County republican., 1900-07-05
Press Dispatches Gave the British
First News of the Relief of
Admiral Seymour.
the OFFICIALS GREATLY RELIEVED.
the LegatiOners and FOrefxners
at Pekin, Who, 1t was Hoped,
Might be FOun.l to Have Joined
Admiral Seymour.

London, June 29.-As was the case
on the occasion of the relief of Tien
Tsin, press dispatches gave the foreign
Office, the admiralty and the queen the
first news of the rescue OF Vice-Ad-
miral Seymour. The officials were
greatly relieved when this information
was conveyed to them. and expressed
their hearty appreciation at the COM
munication of the important and well
come tidings. At the same time it is
recognized that the press ad'ices
from Che Foo also add to the anxirties
regarding the fate of the legationers
and foreigners of Pekin, who, it was
hoped, might be with Seymour.
Depending On RumOr.
The world has to depnd on r,lmor
in regard to the fate of the supposed
exiles from the Chinese capital. 1T is
generally accepted that they have been
compelled to leave Pekin, but whether
coastwards, under 4 Chinese escort, or
as hostages on the way to the possible
new capital, their plight must excite
the gravest anxiety, as even if they are
in the care of a Chinese escort, this is
hardly considered good guarantee of
the safety of foreign devils in a
country swarming with their most
virulent enemies.
The Taney County republican., 1900-07-05
FACT AND COMMENT.

A saloon may change hands, but i,
never changes heart.-Ram's Horn.
Nicotine causes death, according to
Stille, more quickly than any other
poison, except prussic acid.
Railroad companies in Ohio are for
hidden under penalty of $500 to employ
locomotive engineers who are addicted
to drinking.
Those men who destroy healthful
constitution of body by intemperance
and an irregular life do as manifestly
kill themselves as those who hang or
poison or drown themselves.-Sher-
lock.
The Taney County republican., 1900-07-05
THE REPORT OF A MAN OF
EXPERIENCE.
What He Found In Western Canada
to Induce Him to Settle.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Feb. 20. 1900.
To whom it may concern, especially
to those who are desirous of obtaining
health and wealth for themselves and
families, wish to state few facts in
regard to the Canadian Northwest,
where I went, leaving Sault Ste. Marie
on May End, 1899, for the purpose of
seeking a better home for my family
in the future. got special rate tick
ct for Ft. Mcleod, Alberta. Through
Manitoba and part of Assiniboia the
farmers were busy employed plough
ing and seeding. I found the
farmers very kind and friendly.
willing to talk and assist in CIV
ing me the particulars of the country.
At Mcleod I spent few days look
ing over some ranchers' stock, which
I was surprised to see looking so well;
they were in better condition than any
stock I ever saw in Michigan, even
those that had been stabbed, and most
of these had never seen the inside of
shed or received any feed from the
hands of man. But as was looking for
mixed farm land 1 found Mcleod no
place for me, it is only fit for ranching
purposes.
Retracing my way back to Winnipeg,
I stopped off at Lethbridge where I
found some of the greatest horse
ranches 1 ever had the pleasure of look
ing at; it is 4 fine level country and
lots of water and good grazing. At
Medicine Hat, which is located in a val
ley, there were lots of sheep, cattle and
horses in the surrounding country and
all looking we'll.
On July 14th went on to Regina;
there I began to see mixed farming
lands in abundance and the crops look
ing remarkably well, and as long as
daylight lasted saw the same all along
the line, and on the 18th of July ar
rived in Winnipeg, just in time for the
Exhibitions; there 1 met with one of
the most beautiful pictures of the
worlds records, for as soon as I en-
tered the grounds my eyes met with
all kinds of machinery, all in motion.
and the cattle. grain and produce of
the country was far beyond my ex.
pectation, in fact it was beyond any
industrial exhibition or agricultural
fair I ever visited, and have seen q
good many.
From Regina to Prince Albert, dis
tance of $50 miles, it is all good for
mixed farming, and we'll settled, with
some thriving little towns. In some
places the grain, just coming into head,
would take man to the waist, and, the
wild fruit along the line was good, rich
and in great quantities; from Saska-
toon ON the south branch of the
Saskatchewan river to Prince Albert
on the north branch of the same river,
is one Of the best farming districts
without any doubt that ever laid face
to the sun, and everything to be found
there that is necessary to make life
comfortable; all that is required is la
bor. There is lots of wood, good wa
ter and abundant nay land, and the
The Taney County republican., 1900-07-05
The Best Prescription Is Grove =
Tasteless Chill Tonic.
The Formula Is Plainly Printed on Every Bottle,
So That the People May Know just &
What They Are Taking.

Imitators do not advertise their formula
knowing that you would not buy their medi-
cine if you knew what it contained. Groves
contains Iron and Quinine put up in correct
proportions and is in Tasteless form. The
Iron acts as tonic while the Quinine drives
the malaria out of the system. Any relable
druggist will tell you tha- Groves is the.
Original and that all other so-called ssTaste-1
less chill tonics are limitations. An analysis
of other chill tonics shows that Groves is
superior to all others in every respect. You are
not experimenting when you take Grove's-its
superiority and excellence having long been
established. Groves is the only Chill Cure sold
throughout the entire malarial sections of the
United States. No Cure, No Pay. Price, soc.
The Taney County republican., 1900-07-05

"
had good reason for being so. for no
man had seen more of the evils of in
temperance.
''In the little town where he lived, up
in the Maine mountains. there were no
less than three whisky distilleries, and
hard drinking was so common that it
was hardly considered a disgrace for
the deacOns of the church to drink all
their lives and often altogether too
much. 1t was to remedy this state of
things that the first temperance move
ment in America originated, but total
abstainers, or teetotalers, were at
first so few that their neighbors con-
sidered them fanatics, or unsocial and
cranky fellows.
But everyone respected my father
in spite of his teetotalism. and my
mother would cheerfully have endured
real persecution for what she consid-
cred right, bore with great patience
the little rudeness Of neighbors, who
after all would do anything for us
when we were sick or in trouble.
1--WE were always being told that this
thing or that thing couldn't be done
without rum, and in particular it was
said that it was impossible to raise a
barn withoutit. Inthose edaysthe heavy
beams that supported the barns were
raised at one time into place. business
which took good deal of strength and
skill. All the men for miles around
used to be asked to help, and rum and
cider were freely served to give them
strength.
Zone September evening when we
were at supper there was a knock at
the door and a nice looking stranger
entered, demanding the doctor. My
mother told him the doctor was out; !;
was he in a hurry?
"We children all stared at the stran-
ger, for we knew everyone for ten miles
around, and man from a greater dis
tance was a rarity.
81 understand he continued, that
the doctor is teetotaler?'
"'We are all teetotalers here said
my mother, modestly but firmly.
That's right said the stranger,
empha tically. I'm glad of it. 1 come
way from Sandrocks. It's such a rum
hole that Nathan Barstow can hardly
get a man to help him raise his barn.
He asked them all to come last week
and got them a good dinner, but when
they saw he hadn't got rum or cider
they wouldn't one of them move when
it was time to lift; but he isn't going
to give up raising his barn. We're GO
ing to have help from all the towns
round and we thought the temperance
men in Popplefield would come and
help ns.'
MY husband will go if he cam
said my mother. But if he can't, I
can send four men; two hired men,
and two boys who can do the work
The Taney County republican., 1900-07-05

Prince Albert is fourishing little
place, situated on the north Saskat-
chewan river, having u population OF
walks and churches of nearly every
denomination, three schoolhouses and
another one to be built at once; also.a
Brewery and Creamery. Here stayed
for about four months, working at my
trade of brick-laying, and met with
farmers and ranchers with whom ]
made it my special business to talk in
regard to the prospects. / also visited
several farmers for some distance out
in the country while crops were in full
bloom and may say that I never saw
better crops in all my travels than I.
saw along the valley towards Stoney
Creek and Carrot River. In the market
garden there is grown currants, both
red and black, and as fine sample OF
roots and vegetables as ever went on .
market. The soil in and around this
district cannot be beaten for anything
you may wish to grow, and besides
the season is long, giving time for
everything to mature. The cattle were
looking as good as I saw anywhere,
good pasture and hay land, and plenty
of water wherever you go. The coun-
try is dotted all around like islands
with timber fit for fuel and building
purposes and within a days walk Of
lumbering-woods,w where numbering and
tie-making is carried on, in winter.
Both large and small game is plentiful.
There are two good sawmills in this
district, with a good supply of all
grades of lumber all the year round
and also two good brickyards with an
excellent quality of brick. There is no
scarcity of building material and at
reasonable price. Clothing and living
are no higher than find in Michigan.
and furthermore I wish to say that
there is a great demand for laboring
men all the year round and good wages
ranging from SITS to $500 per day, ana
from $25.00 to $500 per month with
board. s.
1 wish to say that am perfectly sat
isfied with the country and intend 70
return to Prince Albert early in the
spring of 1900. Any reasonable man
can go there and in from five to ten
years make a good and comfortable
home for himself and family, and II
any person into whose hand this letter
should fall, desires more informatlons
please write to me and will freely
give them my best opinion. am writ
ing this for the benefit of those VINO
may want to make better home for
themselves and families or friends.
Trusting that this statement may DC :
useful to you in the publication OF your
next pamphlet and be the means OF
guiding at least some of those who are
in search of home, I remain,
Your humble servant.
(Siened) WILLIAM PAYNE.
The above letter was written to M
j. Grieve, Canadian Government Agens
at Saginaw, Michigan. Information =
to lands, etc., can be had from = PED
LEY, Superintendent Of ImmIgratlors
Ottawa, Canada, or C.J.BROEGHLt1O0Sss c. j.
1928 Monadnock Biz, Chicago. Ill.,
S. CRAWFORD, 214 West Ninth S.-
Kansas City, Mo-; E. T. HOLMES In
Bates, Indianapolis, Ind.
The Taney County republican., 1900-07-05
ssREEyaZR|5!a S : z " R|5l!aallea
THE COLD WATER BARN.
Interesting Reminiscence of Old
Days When Whisky and Barn
Raising Went Together.

$50 you are studying temperance in
the public schools?" said grandpapa to
the boys "That is no new study to me.
l was taught not only temperance. but
total abstinence both by precept and
example when 1 was boy; 'teetotal-
ISM us it was called in those days.
Grandpapa is nearly 90, and can re-
member so much American history
that the boys regard him as mine of
information. 1t is much easier when
they are told at school to find out any
historical fact to ask grandpapa about
it than to look it up in any history or
encyclopedia. But now when he was
asked to give temperance instruction
he said he didn't know nearly as much
of the scientific side of the subject as
is known nowadays, but if the boys
were tired of study he would try to
make the lesson, which they found
rather dry, more interesting by little
"Reminiscences.
"You know he said, ''that 1 was
born way down in the state of Maine,
where my father was doctor in the
good old days when doctors gave stiff
doses of calomel and quinine and bled
their patients for every ailment. from
headache to fits. But my father was in
many ways ahead of his times, and
never dosed more than he could help,
though he had to give strong physic
sometimes to satisfy his patients. He
was great temperance man, and he
The Taney County republican., 1900-07-05
CASUALTIES AT TEN TSIN.
The Gnn Fire of tho Americans and British
Described as Beautiful.

london, June 20, 4 a. m.-The cas-
nalties of the international force at
lacking Tien Tsin were: Americans,
killed, 3, wounded, 3; British. Killed, 2,
wounded, 1; Germans, killed, Is,
wounded, 81.
The gun fire of the Americans and
British is described as beautiful"
After the relieving force pushed On
to relieve Admiral Seymour, Chinese
regulars, under Gen. Nieh, says dis
patch from Shanghai, again attacked
Tien Tsin fiercely, and bombarded the
foreign settlement with a terrible fire.
Col. Dorward, British, commanded
the column that relieved Admiral Sey-
mOur. American marines participated
in the achievement. The admiral was
found intrenched and surrounded by
immense masses of Chinese, who were
driven off by the relieving column at
ter brisk fight. His men had made a
brilliant resistance, never failing in
courage for Is days of continuous
Sighting. During ten days the men
were on quarter rations. They start
ed with provisions for ten days and
or two longer.
The column was few miles beyond
Lola. Deeming it hopeless to attempt
to break through the hordes, Admiral
Seymour assayed a night retreat to-
ward Tien Tsin, but he came into COLI
sion with a strong force of Chinese
arriving from the northwest, and could
neither advance nor retreat. There
was nothing to do but to intrench and
stand siege. He vainly attempted neli-
ographic communication.
SeymOur'S men caught several
Chinese who said the legations had
been burned and the ministers killed.
Others said that the ministers had Deen
imprisoned.
, The Chinese displayed fanatical
courage in the attack.
Four thousand Russians left Tien
Tsin four days after Admiral Seymour,
but they never got in touch with him.
I Railway communication from Taku
TO Tien Tsin has been restored, and
the force is advancing toward Pekin.
Fighting was in progress Wednesday
in the vicinity of Use Chulin. Large
preparations are being made to sup
port and reinforce the Pekin relieving
colmun. Twenty thousand troops of
all arms, largely Japanese, have now
been landed.
The fate of the members of the lcga-
tions is still q mystery. If they are
alive and unharmed at Pekin, the
Chinese government deserves some
credit. Shanghai correspondents think,
Tor restraining the fanactical mob
The Shanghai correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph, wiring at 9:O5 p. IN.
yesterday, says:
1T is reported on good Chinese au-
thori:y that the government, alarmed
by tie foreign military preparations,
has issued an edict ordering the per-
emptory suppression of the Boxers,
and announcing decision to protect
the legations at all hazards"
Russian prestige has been injured
during the recent fighting; and an
anti-Russian rising in the Liao Tona
peninsula, Russian Manchuria> Is pre-.
dicted.
La Junta tribune., 1900-11-24
LOCAL AND personal ITEMS.
Trade at Dalton's pharmacy.

lrdue al tne faiaCe drug StO.e.
G. S. Thompson, undertaken and
embalmer.
An up-to-date drug store is the
City Pharmacy.
Fine line of heating stoves at
the Valley Furniture Company's
Buckley and Hart have a list of
"bargains" in homes. Look at
them.
La Junta souvenirs on china at
the Jameson House Furnishing
Company's.
The funniest Of all farces, "Ma-
loney's Wedding" at the opera
house tonight.
Columbia patent flour, from
Kansas hard wheat, made express
ly for Carlton & Bradley.
Sixteenth annual hall OF the
Knights of Pythias at Dougherty's
hall next Thursday night.
A few tulips, crocus, china ILL
lies and Gala lilies left at the Val
ley Furniture Company's.
All goods are alike to Putnam
Fadeless dyes, as they color all
fbers at one boiling. Sold by
City Pharmacy.
On account OF the X. p. ball on
Thanksgiving night, the German
Club will not meet Tuesday eve
ming, it having been decided to
postpone the event for one week.
John Joy has returned to La
Junta from Divide, Colo. where he
has been employed for several
months on the Midland Terminal.
He has decided to locate permanent
tly in La Junta.
The trial OF Thorn as Wells at La
Junta for stealing a So overcoat
Twill cost the couaty abo0t- 5000 IN
the along run" it would be cheaper
to buy few stacks OF overcoats
and give them to the hoboes. =
Rocky Ford Republican.
F. T. Lewis returned Thursday
night from North Platte, Neb..
where he has been for the past
six weeks in the employ Of T. c..
Henry, who is engaged in the de-
velopment Of some extensive irri-
CATION projects thereabouts.
c. w. Wonderly held the lucky
number which won the Haviland
dinner set given away by G. S.
Thompson. The rattle took place
at the store last Wednesday eve
ming, No IS drawing the prize.
Mr.. Wonderly had only one
chance.
Both makers and circulators OF
counterfeits commit fraud. Hon
est men will not deceive you into
buying worthless counterfeits Of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salvc. The
original is infallible for curing
piles, sores, eczema and all skin
diseases. - Miller & Andrews, and
City Pharmacy.
Frank Withers and James Polk
who were arrested last Monday
evening on charge Of robbery,
were arraigned before Justice H.
G. Bourne Wednesday. and their
trial set Tor hearing Saturday at
2. p. m. The boys were caught
in the act Of robbing a man who
wss under the influence Of liquor.
DR.. Proper will preach at the
Baptist church Sunday morning
and will deliver an illustrated
lecture on American Evangeliza-
tion." He will will use his stereop
tican and set forth the growth and
Development Of our country along
religious lines. Admission free.
Collection in behalf Of Home Mis-
sions.
The Ladies Aid Society Of the
Baptist church will give an ex-
perience social at the church
La Junta tribune., 1900-11-24
Lownes Candies Novelties in Burnt Leather Goods Cuos Je,
Dslton's pharmacy for drugs.
Call in and try City Pharmacy

.:Maloney's Wedding" at the
opera house tonight
| Are you looking for Bargains
drop IN at Thompson's.
DIR. c. r. Hubbell, dentist, Cen
trail block, La Junta, Colo.
For fresh bread, pies or cakes go
to Fishers postofiice news stand.
a new line OF mattings just re-
ceived from Japan at Thompson's.
High art souvenir china at the
Jameson House Furnishing Com
pany's.
WANTED - Girl to do general
housework. Inquire OF X. Plen-
derleith.
| Melvin handles Armour's corn
fedsbeef exclusively-the best in
the market.
/. Columbia patent hard wheat
| flour, best in La Junta, at Carlton
& Bradley's.
Don't forget the Knights OF
Pythias ball at Dougherty's hall
next Thursday night.
Did you look over the list OF
houses and lots, offered by Buckley
& Hart3 You had better buy now
bet0 prices advance.
Miss Grace Miller is home from
Ordway on a short visit, her school
having been closed on account of
scarlet fever in that district.
DeWitts Little Early Risers are
the best liver pills ever made.
Easy 10 take and never gripe. -
Miller s. Andrews, and City Phar
macy.
| r. d. Byerly, of Colorado
Springs, has succeeded G. NJ.
Jenkins as day cashier at the Har-
4 Xcy House. Mr.. jenkins left for
Denver Thursday, and intends To-
eating in Los Angeles.
4 Preaching services at the Metho-
4 dist church Sunday morning and
evening by the pastor. Morning
subject "Divine Providence "
Evening subject "The Sin of the
World. All cordially invited.
/ Word was received in this city
/ Tuesday announcing the death OF
David Wakefield at Colorado
Springs. The deceased is a brother
OF Mesdames Sears and Beadshaw,
and son of William Wakefield,
resident of Home Place.
The La unta Music Store has
has just received an Aeolian or
self-playing organ, also grand
graphoPhone of the most approved
pattern. Mr.. Smith is al ways will
ing to "show Off these adjuncts to
his up to date music store-when
he isn't talking piano.
The afternoon tea that was to
have been given by the ladies of
the w. c. I. U. at the home OF
Mrs. Rufus Phillips. Thursday,
November 2ad, has been postpon-
ed until Saturday, November a4th.
Refreshments will be served from
: till Q o'clock. Price. 10 cents.
II you have ever seen child in
the agony of Group you can realize
how grateful mothers are for One
Minute Cough Cure which gives
relief as soon as it is administered.
1t quickly cures coughs, colds and
all throat ard lung troubles Mil
ler & Andrews, and City Phar-
macy.
Union Thanksgiving services
will be held at the Presbyterian
church next Thursday morning at
1890 !. m. Rev. Kenneth Money,
Of the Methodist church, will preach
the sermon. The Thanksgiving
offering will be divided equally
among the aid societies Of thu
u,r;oua s.brvrbae
Thomas O'Connor, Of Emporia,
Kan. s, sheriff Of Lyon county, was
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-28
The India Famine.

Nature holds ont no prospect o. re-
lief 10 the famine which has prevailed
so long i'm India. but on the contrary
there is every prospect that the con-
ditions viii be worse this year than
last. In the course of a recent speech
on the budget the viceroy. Lord Cur
zon, said the loss to the wheat crop
caused by the drought during the pres
ent year was from G 100000 to 4 49,
100000. He added that the loss to the
cotton crop was 100000. while the
oilseed crop. usually covering $1,000.
0G0 acres. was non-eXistent outside OF
Bengal and the northwest provinces.
The loss 10 cultivators in Bombay
alone in food crops. was 100000
and in cotton E4.0OO.OOO. II was inn
possible. he said. for any government
to anticipate the consequences OF a
visitation OF nature on so gigant,, 10
ruinous scale.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-28
HAVE CONE OUT OF STYLE.
Porterhouss steaks Are No Longer
Craved by the New York
FashiOnabIes,

porterhouse steaks have gone out
of fashion. according to one Of the up
town butchers who supplies meat TO .
lot of the families in the fashionable
districts on Riverdale drive and West
End avenue, SAYS the New York Trib-
une. For years and years the porter
house steak has been considered tho
best cut of beef and has fetched the
highest price. Now the demand il
for the Delmonico steak. which is the
porterhouse with the bit of the ten
derloin cut out of H. \ dislike for the
tasteless bit OF teuderloin seems to
have developed unless the tenderloin is
served separately either as n roast or
fixed up as one of the fancy steaks that
the accomplished chef knows how 10
prepare. There is more flavor TO the
sirloin, and the demand is either for
the bone sirloin, as il is called. or the
Delmonico steak, which follows il IN
the carving of "a "critter." This fancy
has generally put out the butchers,
who have now TO find new way to
carve their meats 10 an advantage
Even when the tenderloin is cut away
from the bone. ii is said by the dealers
10 he the hardest piece of the beef to
dow dispose OF 20 advantage.