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Smyrna times., 1900-07-04
REDUCED RATES TO KANSAS CITY.
Via Pennsylvania Railroad For the National
Democratic Convention.

For the National Democratic Con-
ventiOn, to be held at Kansas City,
July 4th, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will sell excursion tickets to
Kansas City from all stations on its
line at rate of one frst-class fare for
the round trip. Tickets to be sold and
good going July 1st, 2nd, and Bird, and
to return until July 9th, inclusive.
These tickets will be good on all trains
except the Pennsylvania Limited, and
must be used for continuous passage.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04

The following tortoise story has its
origin at Centre Bridge, Bucks county
Penn: Edward Johnson was walking
over his farm the other day, when he
picked up land tortoise bearing the
initials of his father, D. r. johnson,
and the date 1916. These initials were
cut ON the tortoise when Mr.. John
sons father, who has been dead for
several years, was boy of seventeen,
showing the tortoise to be over fifty
four years old. 1t has been picked up
on the farm several times by members
of the family, but had been missing
for a number of years and was sup
posed to be lost or dead. The farm
has been in possession of the johnson
family for over a century.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04
THE PALACE WAITED.
A Builders Suggestion That Chang
ed the Plans of Pope.

A Builders Suggestion That Chang
ed the Plans of "a Pope.
At a time when there was great suf-
fering among the people from lack of
food and when famine In it's worst
form was threatened Pope Alexander
VI had made arrangements for the
erection of a magnificent palace. The
best architects had been employed, and
the plans had been submitted and ac-
cepted, and an accomplished builder
had been sent for to come from Venice,
a man whose work had won for him re-
nown and who was known to be just
and upright man.
The builder had arrived. and at an
appointed time he waited upon his ho-
illness to receive the plans and make his
estimates. There is one thing yet to
be DONE" said the pope. There has
been no proper inscription or legend
thought of to be placed over the main
entrance of the palace. 1t should be
put above the great gate. You have
had experience. Do you think of an
inscription that would be appropriated"
IF your holiness would pardon me
for the liberty, | might suggest one
most appropriate at this time
You are pardoned in advance" said
the pope. smiling. Now, what shall it
be?"
Sovereign pontiff. let it be thus:
Command that these stones be made
breadv"
The pope was visibly and deeply af-
fected. He paid the builder munificent-
ly for his expenses of coming and go
ing, and instead of building his palace
he fed the hungry ones of his children.
Weekly Bouquet.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04

Senator Hoar says: "Does any one
believe that the American people have
changed; that the great North has
changed; that the Republican party has
changed in minute, in a day, in the
twinkling of an eye? Liberty is not
dead. Justice is not dead. The great
Declaration is not dead. Men will
differ. Good men will differ. Good
men will sometimes err. Parties are
not infallible. But 1 am convinced
that the great free North, which
achieved and established liberty at
home, will surely and very soon estab-
lish it abroad"
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04
CHURCH SERVICES.

AsPUR METHODIST EPIsCoPAL-Sunday-P Preach
ing at 1015 A. NJ and 7.45 P. NJ. Sunday School
P. NJ. Christian Endeavor Prayer Meeting
6.45 p NJ. Prayer Meeting-Wednesdays at 745
Pm. Rev. C. A. Hill, pastor
S T. PETERS CHURCH.-Rev. Henry Thomas, Rec.
tor.-Sunday-MOrnlngP Prayer and Sermon at
l015 A. NJ. Evening Prayer and Sermon at y
Pm. Sunday SchOol-2.15 P. NJ. Wednesday,
Evening Prayer and Lecture ~ P. NJ. Teach
ers' Meeting Immediately afterward.
.-Sunday-Preaching at 1O1% A. M
and ~ P. NJ. Sunday SchOol-11% A. NJ. Prayer
Meeting-Wednesdays at ~ P. M. Rev. J. L.
Estlin, pastor.
ST. POLYcARP CATHOLIC CHURCH-Servicese every
other Sunday, by Father Waldron. Sunday
School Immediately after service.
SMYRNA misunderstanding services, Friend
ship in the morning, Seversons in the after
noon. Jermans Chapel and Smyrna Land
ing alternate Sunday nights at 7.3O. Rev. L.
W. Layted, pastor.
CENTENNIAL METHODIST EPISCOPAL CColOred) -
Sunday-Preaching at IL A. NJ. and P. NJ.
Sunday School, P. NJ. Rev. j. Z. Cook,
Pastor.
4 N. f. CHURCH-Sund. preaching at IL a.
M, and p. m. Sunday School at p. m.
Christian EndeavOr, 81 p. m. Sunday. Praise
meeting, at O'Clock Wednesday evening
Rev. Paris Daker, pastor.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04
Married the Day They Met.

Horace Greeley and Mary Young
Cheney were married the first day they
met They had corresponded for some
time. a common friend. who was some
thing of matchmaker, having brought
this about. She was all his fancy paint
ed her, but she was much disappointed
in his appearance, so much so that
when he appeared before her. having
proposed and been accepted by letter.
she frankly told him that, although she
married him, she was not in love with
him. Their married life was long and
happy, and the loss of his wife was a
blow w ich Greeley did not long sur
YiYe.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04

The United States has now and then
looken on with quite superior horror
at the spectacle of mobs in Eastern
Europe raging against Jews because
of stories that the latter had made
human sacrifices of Christian children,
but have just been treated to the spec
tacle, in one of the largest cities of the
United States, of a mob attacking a
medical dispensary in the belief that
child had been taken in thither for
vivisection. Really, we are not so
much superior to other nations, after
ALL
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04
SECRET SOCIETIES.

MoRN1NG STAR LODGE, No. 6, l. o. o F-Meets
every Friday evening, at 500 o'clock.
McDoNNELL ENcAMPMENT, No ?, L .. o. O.F-Meets
Second and Fourth Tuesday evenings of each
month. at 500 o'clock.
HARMONY LODGE, No. 13, A. F. A. M.-Meets First
and Third Thursday evenings of each month,
at 500 O'Clock.
-SxYRNA LODGE, No 5, 1. o. G. T-Meets every
Wednesday evening, at 90 o'clock.
SMYRNA CONcLAvE, No. As. ORDER OF HEPTAsOPHs
meets first and third Tuesday of each month
at 500 o'clock at the Odd Fellows Hall.
UNION CASTLE No. II, K. G. .E-Meets every Mon
day evening in their hall in the Cooper Build
nag, at % O'Clock.
MTsPAH LODGE, No. 16, A. o. L. W.-Meets every
Monday evening at 500 o'clock in Odd Eel
lows Hall.
MrzPAH CoNCLAvE, No. 1613, ADHESIVE MoGUI-
LIAEs.-Meets the last Monday evening of each
month at 90 O'Clock, in Odd Fellows Hall.
GENERAL WINFIELD S. HANCOCK POsT, No. %
g. A. R.-Meets every Thursday night in the
Hall of the knights of the Golden Eagle. ThOs
Davis, Commander.
STARS AND STRIPES COUNCIL, No. 26, JR. o. L. A.
M.-Meets at S 90 p. m. every Thursday in
Odd Fellows Hall
FRANCES E. WILLARL Temple, No. s. X of g. E.
Meets every Tuesday evening at S o'clock, at
the Golden Eagle Hall.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04

Governor Roosevelt's Ocean Grove
declaration, "We never can have poll
tics on a satisfactory basis in this
country until we make it understood
that dishonesty in public servant is
an objectionable sin; that corruption
of any kind or sort will not be con-
doned for any consideration of party
expediency," has the true ring. Cor
rupt politicians who let dishonest con-
tracts, who control legislation for un-
worthy ends, who use Government and
party machinery for private purposes,
and there are many of them, cannot be
pardoned and can not be trusted.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04
SUMMER OUTINGS.
Personally Conducted Tours via the Penn
sylvania Railroad.


The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
announces the following Personally
Conducted Tours for the Summer and
early Autumn of 1900:
To the North, including Niagara
Falls, Thousand Islands, the st. Law
renee, Montreal, Quebec, trip up the
Saguenay to Chicoutimi and return,
Au Sable Chasm, Lakes Champlain
and George, and Saratoga, July 81 to
August 4, and August II to 25. Rate,
$t25 from New York, Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Washington, including
all necessary expenses during the en-
tire time absent. Proportionate rates
from other points.
To Niagara Falls, excursion tickets
good to return within ten days will be
sold on July and 20, October and
and IS, at rate of $40 from Philadel-
phia, Baltimore, and Washington.
These tickets include transportation
only, and will permit of stop over
within limit at Buffalo, Rochester, Can
andaigua, and Watkins on the return
trip, except on the excursions of Au-
gust % and September 20 from Phila-
delphia and tributary points, which
will be run via Manunka Chunk and
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Railroad. On these two excursions
stop over will be permitted at Buffalo
on return trip.
Fire-day tour to Gettysburg, Luray
and Washington, September Is. Rate.
$25 from New York, S22 from Philadel-
phia. Proportionate rates from other
points.
A nine-day tour to Gettysburg,
Luray Caverns, Natural Bridge, Rich
mOnd, Old Point Comfort, and Wash
ingtOn, October 9. Rate, S65 from
New York, S63 from Philadelphia. in
Guiding all necessary exposes. Pro-
portiOnate rates from other points.
For itineraries and further informa-
ton, apply to ticket agents, or address
Geo. W. Boyd, Assistant General Pas
senger Agent, Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04
J. B. COOPER'S STORE,

Flour, Meats, Butter, Lard.
Sugars, Coffees, Teas, Rice.
Crackers, Molasses, Syrup, Salt
Spices, Pickles, Soaps, Oils, Soda.
Candles, Lye, Baking Powders.
Blue, Extracts, Soap Powders,
Canned Goods, Starch, Vinegar,
Barley, Powder, Shot, Tobacco.
Cigars, Brooms, Baskets, Buck
cts. Tubs, Washboards, Oilcloths.
Brushes, Ropes, Twines, Nets,
COrks, Lead, Seeds, Medicines.
Threads, COttons, Needles, Pins,
Hose, Suspenders, Towels, Crash.
Umbrellas, Whips, Toothpicks.
Looking Glasses, Table Knives,
Pocket Knives, Scissors, Purses.
Combs, Musical Goods, Shoe
Findings, Balls, Banks, Games.
Shaving Articles, Fishing Tackle,
Walters, Spoons, Lamps, Lamp
Fixtures. Pipes, Tops, Wire
Goods, Tinware, China, Stone
ware, Crockery, Glassware,
Enameled Ware. Earthenware,
Flower Pots, Pipe Guards, Bibles,
Hymnals. Albums, Blank Books,
Memorandum Books, Poems,
Reading Books, Picture Books,
Pass Books, Writing Paper, Mu-
sic Paper, Fancy Paper, Wrap
ping Paper, Drawing Paper, En-
velopes, Cards, Inks, Pens, Pen
ellis, States, Tablets. Papeterius,
Chalk, Crayons, Erasers, Mu-
cilage, Jardiniers, Fruit Jars,
Fans, Backing, Bonds, Deeds,
Notes, Tacks, Bells, &c.
The above gives an idea of the vari-
ETY., but you will learn more about the
stock, and the quality and the condi-
ton and the prices and our way of
doing business if you patronize the
store for awhile. Call and see.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04

A Bond of Sympathy.-'Do you like
young Mr.. Clifford's looks?"
eyes, 1 do, very much"
Don't his ears seem rather long?"
Eyes, they are rather long. But you
must remember that I'm a Missoury
girl, and dad made his fortune trad
ing mules. sestte...
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04

The advance in price of coal at this
time of year is ominous. If the price
can be advanced twenty-five cents a
ton with the mercury in the thermome-
ter sailing armong the ninties, what
figure may not be reached when the
frosts comes and the SHOWS fall?
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04
SMYRNA DIRECTORY.

TOWN OFFICIALS.
President of Council-James c. Robinson.
Secretary of Council-Henry S. Anthony.
Town Treasu.er-Ezekial V. Cooper.
Clerk of Council--Samuel ]. Reynolds.
Alderman-Eugcne Crow.
ChiefOf Police-Joseph H. Garner.
COuncilmen: 1st ward, John Rawley; 2nd
Ward. Samuel J. Reynolds: Srd Ward, Edward G.
Wallis 4th Ward, Jos. H. Wright: 5th Ward,
E. Marriott Fowler; 9th Ward, James C. Robinson
and Henry s. Anthony.
Council meets the second and fourth Fridays
n each month.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04

Roberts, of Congressional notoriety,
has been found guilty of unlawful
cohabitation by Utah jury and fined
$3.50.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-11-10
BRYAN,s FUTURE.
He Will Doubtless Devote His
Time to Literary Work.

Sources apparently very close to Mr.
Bryan make announcements OF interest
to those who are concerned about Mr..
Bryan's future. It is said that under
no circumstances will Mr.. Bryan be q
candidate for the United States
senate. 1t IS also said that Mr.. Bryan
is not training for denomination Tor
the presidency, and that he would only
become candidate in response to very
urgent and general demands from his
party. 1t is further stated that he
lcontemplates deyoting his time TO 1T
erary work, preferring employment on
mag gazines to daily newspapers.
In 1895 Mr.. Bryan got one vote IN
California and one vote in Kentucky.
This year he loses one in californiaand
gains twelve in Kentucky. Mr.. Bryan
loses Kansas, ten votes, which he car
ried in '96. He loses three votes IN
wyoming; South Dakota, four votes;
Utah, three votes; Washington four
votes, all Of which he carried in 1896.
It will be seen that Mr.. Mckinley
loses only that part Of the Kentucky
vote he carried in '96 and gets back
the electoral vote Mr.. Bryan got in
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-11-10
Fire Department
Busy This Week.
Called Out -Four Tlmesto Various
Parts Of the City Damages
Small, with One Exception.

The fire department was called out
four times this week, but al fires,
with the exception OF the one which
destroyed the home Of Mr.. Holland,
resulted in little damage.
Last Wednesday morning about two
o'clock Mr.. Payne, who Is stopping at
the home Of Mr.. Ed Holland, On Gem
tral avenue, was awakened By i suiIo-
eating smoke and heat III his room,
and at once discovered the house was
on fire. He gave the alarm, but not
until the fire had almost entirely en-
veloped the house. Mr.. and Mrs. H0l-
land awakening had only time enough
to save their lives. Everything was
lost that was In the house. The IRE
company arrived in time 70 save the
adjoining houses and great deal Of
the frame work Of the house occupied
by Kr. holland. Mr.. Holland asked
us to express his thanks % those who
offered their assistance and aid on the
Ieventful morning.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-11-10
MEETING OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS
All Members Were Present and Number OF Important Matters
We're Investigated During the Session.

The regular meeting of the Board OF
Supervisors was held Monaay with all
members and officers present.
Petition OF ]. G. Sims for loan OF
So 900 from Sixteenth Section school
fund granted and ordered loaned when
said party furnishes the security offered
and same is found satisfactory.
Ordered that 4. S. Redd examine
into the matter Of the application for
change of the bridge across Black Byrd
Bayou, and if found necessary he will
authorize contractor to erect same.
Ordered that the description of GER
tain lands of heirs OF Clara H. Hood
and s. r. Smith, enormously
assessed, be changed in accordance
with the petition.
Ordered that the petition of Ella
McRoworth, for change OF assessment,
be granted. ,.u
Ordered that petition of j. q. Giles
pie, for reduction of assessment, be
ordered that petition of the heirs OF
VIM. MeCutchen, for reduction OF as
sessment, be granted.
WEDNESDAYS SESSION.
Ordered that M. Gensberger be re-
lieved of poll tax on account OF over-age.
Report of J. T. Dean, on Black Bayou
bridge, accepted. :,
Report of ]. H. Crouch and j. N.
Calchens, commissioners to examine
and view the proposed change in road
23. is hereby agreed by A. M. Shelby
and Joshua Skinner that matter be
continued until the next meeting OF
| the board.
Ordered that Superintendent of Ed
ucation release part of section l6, town
ship 10 west, to r. s. Toombs, for three
wears, from January l, 1902, for annual
rental of $l65. 90, and it is further or
dered that this years rent be reduced
| from $166 to $100.
Ordered that F. w. Anderson, I. 5.
Redd and Tobe Dean be and are here
bv appointed committee to confer
| with levee board on public roads
along the levees.
Ordered that petition Of J. M. Her.
hes. Sr.. for reduction in assessment,
} he granted. Ordered further, that on
account of over-age, j. M. Herbes ne
/ relieved Of poll tax.
Ordered that poll tax be refunded to
| Marshall Waller, on account OF over
age, and is further relieved from pay
ment of same.
THE report Of F. M. Wallace on ac-
cepting the bridges built across Four
Mile bayou, Dry bayou and Atchsfala
| bayou. .andreiecting one built across SKY
lake and one across Sky Lake bayou
was accepted and recommendation
adopted.
flower river 5 years, granted on condi
tion no game fish be sold. Mesh OF nei
4 inches. and all gars killed.
Ordered that the matter OF the nortt
quarter Of section 16, township IL
| range 8 west, be referred to W.. Il
| Tri9g, attorney for the board, to MAKE
proper disposal Of same. SD
Ordered that the following amounts
be appropriated to the schools out 2
the General school fund: Leland, 800
Burdette, $50; Hard Cash, s25; Glen
I Allen, et5; Belzoni, ob; Erwin, "; OF
dered paid by the superintendent q
teachers' salaries are paid.
Ordered that s. Rnseufeld's tld to
f11 orrea 81 section 16, townshlp ~
Il ranae . west, being $780, the hig1e.
and best he be leased the land ior ts9A
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-11-10

The presidential election Of 1900 p
over and william Mckinley and Theo-
dore Roosevelt were elected 70 the
presidency and avice-presidency, re-
spectiyely, by overwhelming maiori-
ties.
VIM. J. Bryan, the champion OF
Democracy, went down in defeat for the
second time. His defeat surprised
very few who were at all posted on the
political situation, but McKinley's
large majority made the Democrats
feeIlike Little Ned" However, they
take their defeat like Democrats should,
and resolve to profit by past exper-
iancns
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-11-10
Turning Attention to
Public Questions.
Diplomatic Representations Of the
Government viii Not Be
Changed Materially.

Washington, Nov. 5. Now that
President McKinleyhas beenre-elected,
officials OF the administration are tufn-
ing their attention to the public ques-
tions which we're temporarily laid aside
pending the verdictof the people CAB
met organization Il 4 question q arst
Importance in official circles here. ii
is positively asserted that MI. Foot
will retire.
Senator Thomas n Carter, Of Mon
tana, is spoken Of as member Of the
presidents cabinet, either ID the office
OF secretary Of war or that Of attorney
I general.
Whitelaw Reid's name isAadded to
the list OF those mentioned tor The Of
fee OF secretary Of state iii tho event Of
Mr.. Hays retirement IL ia not exr
pected that there win be many changes
In the diplomatic Representation 0f The
! government abroad.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-11-10
THE PRISONER on zENpA.

To those who are seeking an even
ing's enjoyment Of sweet, wholesome
and interesting dramatic recreation no
play of this decade can be inore highly
recommended than that fascinating,
romantic contribution from the pro
life pen Of Anthony Hope, e'The Pris-
oner OF Zenda." With its romantic
story of love and adventure, it's touches
of delightful comedy, its picturesque
costumes, elaborate stage settings and
capable cast it deserves the full meas
ure of favor that has always been ac-
corded it, and which is being bestowed
upon it this season with as much favor
and enthusiasm as upon its initial pro-
duction. twill be at the Grand Opera
House in this city on November 10th.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-11-10
Maatino Of ..Oinchv club.

! On Wednesday, at 2 o'clock, the
s'Cinch Club" met at Mrs. Geise. The
friendso5f t1is pretty little woman
were delighted that she was again able
70 assume her social duties, and this,
like all Of her entertainments, was
most enjoyable. After serving deli
oious refreshmeuts. the prizes were
awarded Mrs. Negus and Mrs. HenahsV'
and the Club proceeded % have t''''
ness meeting, .lra. ". 3. Ha<IeI
elected presidents Tk|I c'at proved
uulte : social success 'ee. t'.'.f -.
seston i Is enlarged aas rev 'a.-.<|'
MsA|IeI|.a 10 Il 81 ~ ise. .ns| seven
&n&s 2ft ;T16sA so If4 ts'IoI Neu-
atA Foll1Niat e |s1 q 70"
8ttS Mr. FofI Ms [I1f1i Mrs
|+'.r..t T1I+I-|. E'r4' T1I Hood. .II
H11111r. II|1 b. kIs1a ~. |'||
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-11-10
The Grand's Plays,
Past and Future,
Ward and Vokes and Fields Min
strels. Contributed to- the
Weeks Amusements.
THE FLOOR WALKERS.

THE FLOOh AA1hG.nS'
Thursday night at the Grand Opera
House, the above play was presented
by Ward and vokes with company
of forty-three celebrities to a large and
well pleased audience, the attendance OF
our society ladies being one of the best
Of the season. Throughout the entire
program there was applause a-plenty,
the encore bringing back the artist be-
fore the foot-lights for second repeti-
tion of his or her part. The elaborate
and elegant wardrobes and the unique
make-ups were strong drawing cards.
The ladies' band was pleasing fea-
ture. All told, it was delightful even
ing, creating cheerfulness, and lending
and abounding in bright wit that Is
ever catching to Greenville theatre,
goers.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-11-10
BY NEGRO DOCTOR.
Mr.. j. &. Burns, Of Water Valley,
Seriously Shot.

Mr.. q. T. Crosby, manager Of The
Times. was called to Water Valley by
u telegram yesterday afternoon am
nouncing his fatherin-law, Mr.. J. g.
Burns, prominent citizenof that city,
while on his plantation near there, was
shot down by negro doctor. The tel
egram announced that the sheriff and
dogs were after the doctor.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-11-10
FIELDS M1NsrRELs.

The always popular AL G. Field min
strel troupe played to full house at
the Grand on Friday night. Special
features and everything listed in
general were given. The Elks turn,
ed out in q body. An evening full
of enjoyment. Mr.. Harry March, IN
bringing such standard and excellent
attractions as have been here the past
week, merits his popularity.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-11-10
THE CHRISTIAN.

"The Christian Hall Caine's pow
erful drama, will be seenat the Grand
Opera House on Wednesday, hovem-
Der 14th.. The story Of the play is. an
interesting one, and win, no doubt,
draw q large audience.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-11-10

Ordered by board that petition OF
of F. A. Bizell be granted, and further
ordered that Constable @. G. Harrison
appear before the December term ana
show cause, if any, why the petition
should not be granted.
Petition of Mrs. Rob't Kinds for cor
rection of assessment OF her lands,
granted.
Petition of r. Collins, to plank dump
across Four-Mile bayou, granted.
Ordered that Rob't Livingston, J. J.
Johnston and j. d. Dorman be and are
hereby appointed trustees OF section 10,
township 16, range a west.
Ordered that clerk take docket OF
Harry Smith and make a report on
same as concerning county
Ordered that report OF sheriff on
conyicts is found correct, and that the
sheriff be credited with 1890.
Up. cost, S146.85; sheriff's cost S23,
and charged to county contractor.