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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
DIED A WEALTHY PAUpER.
The Turn In Johann Mueiier's Hard Luck
Didn't Come Until After
His Death.

Chicago, Feb. ga special to the
Record from Duluth, MIMI, says;
Johann Mueller, who died sup
posed pauper, left properly which has
risen in value to several hundred thou
sand dollars. Mueller was home-
steader who took up government pine
land ii few miles north of this city
some years ago. He became SO involved
in financial troubles that many trifling
judgments were taken against his
land, on which he had also given two
small mortgages, aggregating about
$500. Finally, IA mouths ago, he died
in the poor house. He had no relatives
in America, and his body was buried
by the county.
About the time of his death it was
found that valuable deposits of iron
ore existed in the neighborhood of his
homestead, and search was begun for
Mueller. Detectives were sent all over
the United States to find him, and
while they were following elusive clews
from Arizona to Cuba the poor man
died in the poor house, three miles
from the offices of those Duluth men
who were so anxious to find him.
One of the two mortgages held
against him was by Catholic priest
of this city, who foreclcsed it, and
then brought an assignment of the
sheriff's certificate on the first mort
gage, thereby shutting out the claim
ants who had sued for title.
In the meantime the discoveries of
ore crept closer to Mueller's land, AMI
finally the priest was able to negotiate
an option on half of it to the Carnegie
steel interests for 100000 cash or an
annual income of $4,000 or more, the
exact amount of his income being de-
termined by the quality of ore mined
yearly. The other half he held for
100000. Then ore was found by the
Carnegie company, and within the last
few days the option has been closed
and the remaining half has been abso-
lutely withdrawn from the market as
worth far more than 100000.
other claimants who found Mucller's
heirs living penniless in some obscure
German village, and there will be a
hearing before the probate court this
week 10 determine why they shall not
be declared administrators of the es-
tate.
If the foreclosure of Mueller's sec
ond mortgage, which was by adver-
Gsement, is valid, the title is with the
priest, and he has a fortune of per-
haps 100000; if not, the heirs and the
opposing claimants will reap still
greater reward, for they will not only
get the property, but will be able to
overturn the option and agreement
that has been made with the Carnegie
Steel Co., and can probably sell for a
higher price. The steel company will
fight with the priest in his efforts to
retain control.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
PRACTICAL WORK COMMENCED
The Census Bureau Begins the Ship
mcDt of Enumeration Sched-
uIcM to supervisors.

Washington, Feb. 2s.-The census
bureau, Monday, began the first prac'
tical work in connection with taking
the census by shipping 100 boxes con-
tanning schedules in regard to agricul'
ture, population, manufactures, vital
statistics, etc, to supervisors through
out the country. A like number OF
boxes will be shipped each day until
all the supervisors are supplied. 1t is
said that 50 shipments will be neces'
sary.
The bureau is rs days in advance OF
similar work in the last census. The
enumerators, it is expected, will be full
ly equipped for active work by April l.
and this will complete the prepare
tions for the field work of the census
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
THE FUTURE STATE OF CUBA.
Significance Of the Split in the Ma
tlOnaI Pnrty-Fcr and Against
Annexation.

Havana, Feb. 2S.-The split in the
national party is now the principal po-
litical topic in Havana. Already 70 OF
the 100 delegates have resigned, and
It is expected that 30 others will follow
their example. The resigning menl-
bers include almost all the prominent
newly-enfranchised Cuban-Americans,
which lends point to the assertion that
the Cuban-Americans will endeavor 10
form distinct political party, ulti-
mately joining forces with the old an-
Economists. Any such combination
would mean the introduction of u
powerful factor In the politics OF
Cuba.
In Need Of n Leader.
The leaders of the national party
recognize that their influence, aud
even their existence as political lead
ers depend upon securing as president
of the organization some man of first
rank. Senior de la Zorro, the presi-
dent, is only a pro TEN. officer, who
| fills the post till permanent selection
can be made. Sunday Gen. Maxine
Gomez was invited to accept the posi-
ton, but he declined. Monday SINH
lar offer was made to Mayor Lacoste,
who also refused the honor.
Gen. Gomez says that he has no po-
litical ambitions, and is content to be
a member of the society of veterans.
Veterans Against Annexation.
Here also is an organization that ia
likely to have a powerful influences
in the future. Comparatively few OF
the veterans will sympathize political
ly with the Cuban-American party.
Their leaders are for the most part
white, but the rank and file is large
ly composed of colored men, particu-
larly in the eastern provinces.
VIII Join the National Party.
A prominent Cuban, who declined to
have his name used in connection with
the statement, said, Monday:
"Within a short time the members
of the society of veterans will almost
unanimously join what is left OF the
national party, while the opposing
party will consist, under some namc
or other, of Cuban-Americans and au-
Economists.
1.-THE organization, made up of the
veterans and the nationals, will favor
absolute independence, and a large
army and navy, ever ready to rePel
foreign aggression. Its leaders will
not advocate any control, commercial
or otherwise, except Cuban control.
In Touch with Uncle sam.
"The other organization, while fay
oring independence, will advocate the
assistance of the United States, reci-
procity treaties, only such naval devel'
opment as may be necessary to pro-
tect the coasts against smugglers, and
only such military preparations as
would be involved in slight increase
of the rural guard, trusting implicitly
to the United States to protect Cuba
against foreign interference"
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
A vERITABLE SEA OF FLAME,
One Hundred and Fifty Persons In.
lured nt a Big Fire in Paris
Heavy Losses.

Paris, Feb. 26.--As the result of a
fire that broke out Sunday morning
at St. Quen, suburb of Paris, in a
collection of alcohol and oil stores, a
series of explosions occurred spread
ing the flames until block of six inn
mense warehouses was involved in a
huge confagration.
A great concourse of spectators had
assembled, and had approached too
near, when, suddenly and unexpected
ly the explosions occurred. A large
number of people, including some fire
men, were more or less injured.
The last explosion occurred at p.
m, when it was thought such danger
had been averted. Thirty persons were
injured by flying debris. The official
computation shows that $50 were hurt,
quite number seriously.
The fire broke out at eight o'clock,
from some cause rs yet unknown, and
had obtained a firm hold before it was
discovered. 1t progressed without ex-
citing incidents during the morning,
and, at one o'clock had been gotten
under control. At four o'clock, how
ever, the falling walls permitted the
flames to reach a number of alcohol
watts, and then the explosions began
to take place.
The block of warehouses was al
most surrounded by unoccupied
ground, over which the burning alco-
hol spread when the buildings col
lapsed, resembling sea OF flames, and
causing CONSERVATION throughout the
district.
People in the dwellings near by be-
gan hastily removing their furniture.
The suffocating heat and fumes seri-
ously hampered the work of the fire
brigade. A number of engines were
sent from Paris to assist. The firemen
worked fearlessly, and, more than once,
were precipitated to the ground by
falling roofs and walls. A detach-
ment of soldiers aided the firemen in
emptying the adjacent houses of furni-
ture; and the ambulances were busy
in carrying victims to the neighbor-
ing hospital.
Fortunately the flames did not
reach the immense reservoirs of Pc
troleum. The loss is estimated at e.
100000 francs.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
The Fair VIII Case.

San Francisco, Feb. 2S.-The Fair
Craven proceedings were lacking il
sensational features Monday. Mrs
Craven was on the witness stand, anC
the substance of the examination re
lated TO any provision Senator Fail
ever made for the witness during hil
life time. Once or twice the Fair at
torneys had Mrs. Craven in uncomfort
able corners, but each time witness
managed to extricate herself, and once
in reply to a question said that Sena-
tor Fair had provided for her '.as any
good husband should
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
Motion to Dismiss Appeal.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-ln the United
States supreme court, Monday, a mo
ton to dismiss the appeal was made
on behalf of the United States ant
other appellants in the case of TIL
Credits Communication Co. and the Com
mutation Bridge Co. VS.. the United
States and others, in the matter of tn
foreclosure of the Union Pacific Rail
road Co. The original proceeding in
volved the right of these companies t.
intervene in the foreclosure clauses
and they have been prosecuted up t.
the supreme court. The court has thu
entire matter under advisement.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
VIEWS OF A CANADIAN.
He Has Just Returned from TriI
to the Island.

He Has just Returned from a Trip
to the Island.
Montreal, Feb. 2S.-Sir William Van
Horn, until recently president of tic
Canadian Pacific railroad, has just re-
turned from Cuba. Speaking OF the
islands political future, he said:
Annexation Would be Voted Down.
81 don't know, nobody knows. l
Travelled a thousand miles or more
through the country, and met and con
versed with the people, high and low,
and my conclusion is that annexation
to the United States, if proposed now.
would be voted down. The prominent
Standards want it because they are,
needlessly, l think, afraid the Cubans
will punish them for the wrongs OF
Spanish rule.
some Cubans Want 1t.
"Some of the Cubans want it because
of the material advantages it would
bring to the island. Some privately
favored it, but they would go with
the majority of their compatriots, and
this majority is as yet undoubtedly
against it. The United States govern
ment, would, in the absence of the
clearly expressed desire of Cuba for
annexation, find it difficult to get
around it's pledges and continue per
manently to exercise sovereignty.
Will Soon be Accorded Home Rule.
81 believe that Cuba will soon be ac-
corded self-government, but that tie
United States government, in view Of
it's responsibility as well as of its
interests will reserve a veto power iii
all matters of foreign politics and ell
matters of legislation affecting the
public debt.
1.-THE United States can not say they
will annex Cuba, and continue their
tariffs against her, and if they admit
her products free of duty the tobac-
co and sugar interests in the southern
states must suffer"
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
ord Not Easily Matched.

with a genealogical record
u matched is Moses Cham
Il Milton, Pa, born in 1912,
|y-third child of Col. William
ain, who commanded a New
giment in the revolutionary
was married 4 times and
ldren by the first wife, 4 by
d, 4 by the third and 8 by
b. Only one survives, though
PENDANTS number over 1000
! the survivor and that of his
aches back to 1886, wher
Dn was four years old.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
CECIL RHODES PRESIDED.
Remarkable Speech of the South
African Magnate at De-
Beers Company Meeting.
YEARS PROFITS TWO MILLION POUNDS.
The TransvaaI and Free State, He
said. Were Not Republics, but
OliYnrchies, that Had Been Long
COnsDirinE to Seize British South
AfrIca-Defense of Kimberley.

Kimberley, Saturday. Feb. 2i.-Mr
Cecil Rhodes, presiding at a meeting
of the De Beers company, delivered
a remarkable speech which was re-
ceived with enthusiasm.
A Years Enormous Profits.
After announcing that the years
profits Of the De Beers company
amounted to 92,0o0,000. he spoke OF
the chartered company's transactions
with De Beers, and said that the
shareholders were divided into two
classes-imaginative and unimagina-
tive. The latter, he said, passed their
lives filling money bags that are dissi-
pated by their offspring on wine and
women and horses. TO the latter class,
he stated, the transaction with the char
tered company had closed satisfactory
ly, as the De Beers company owned all
the diamonds wherever it's charter ex-
listed.
A Glow OF Satisfaction.
To the imaginative he drew an elo-
quent picture of these mines 100 years
hence, as mirroring Euroupean civili-
cation in the far south.
"1he latter" he said, "feel glow
of satisfaction at the thought that the
immense riches taken from the soil
have not been merely devoted to the
decoration of the fair SEX"
The War 81 Puz<1e.
Speaking of the war he considered
| it a puzzle why it had arisen. The
Iransvlal and the Free State were not
republics" he declared, "but oligar-
chies, and had been long conspiring
to seize British South Africa. Each
government was simply small polit-
ical gang who humbugged the poor
Dutchmen, appealing to their patriot.
ism, and dividing the spoils among
their coteries. The Afrikander had
been working 20 years for indepen-
dence.
A Former Presidents Ambition.
He said that former president Reitz.
of the Orange Free State, had years
ago avowed that his only ambition in
life was to drive England out of At
RIGA.
After showing how Kimberley had
been defended by citizens, of whom 12C
had been killed or wounded, and
thanking Gen. French for his gallant
ride, Mr.. Rhodes closed brilliantly, as
sorting: 1--WE have done our duty in
preserving and protecting the greatest
commercial asset in the world-her
naiestys flag"
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
Axe the Militia Enective.

|ution passed by the Iowa
& calls for needed reforms
|ministration of the national
he United States. The reso-
|ites, truly, that the expert
he volunteers from the sew
Is in the Spanish-American
fed conclusively that state
med with obsolete, wornout
rded guns and equipment of
hr army were not adequately
to cope with the enemy fur
It'll the latest modern arms
ment.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
DEWEY PRIZE MONEY CLAIMS
The United States Court of Claims
Decides Against the Adj
mlraIs Contention.

Washington, Feb. 27.-The United
States court of claims rendered de-
cision on the claim of Admiral Dewey
for prize money on account of the de-
struction of the Spanish fleet in Ma
Mia harbor. The court decided against
the admiral's contention that the enc
my's force was superior to his and
awarded him $3.50.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
PHIL D. ARMOUR JR's. WILL.
The Instrument DlsPOses of Proper
ty to the Value of
Eight Millions.

Chicago, Feb. 27.-The will of the
late Philip d. Armour, Jr., has been
filed for probate here. The instrument
disposes of property valued at 49,
100000, including S6,sOO,OOO in per
sonal property, and the remainder in
real estate. One-third of the estate is
left to the widow, May E. Armour, and
two-thirds is given in trust to three
executors for the two surviving sons
of the testator, Lester and Philip D.,
Ill
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
usv.oleI Inv an Expert survey.

San Francisco, Feb. 2S.-An expert
survey of the United States hospital
shin Missouri has revealed a startling
state of affairs in the engine room
and other parts Of the vessel, and it
will cost $1,000 and take at least
six weeks to repair her. When the re-
pairs on the Missouri are completed
she will return to the Philippines.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
fCs OF THE DAY.


uf Anderson, of the South
non mission field, says that
\ Boo Mormons in South Car
i0,O0O in II southern states.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
Eiwht rirn. Bnrned Out.

Chicago, Feb. 27.-Eight firms were
burned out, Sunday, in fire which
destroyed a four-story brick building
at 51-55 jefferson street. The loss on
the building was $4,000 and on the
contents $35,OOO. The building and
most of the contents were insured.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03

Fort de France, Feb. 27.-The French
cruiser Troude returned here, Satur-
day morning, from st. Pierre, and the
French cruiser Suchet has arrived at
Fort de France.
An incendiary fire was kindled at
three points on the Perrinelle planta-
ton, in the outskirts of st. Pierre.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
tntue OF Paul Revere.

|t8tu0 OF raul Revere
the statues which will be
Copley square in Boston is
Revere on his famous mid
|e at the outbreak of the
b. He is shown just as he
h his horse to call to a farm
the British are coming.
10 have seen the model say
work is almost lifelike; the
Nerves some of the momen-
lis dash and is full of fire,
figure of Revere shows the
Excitement of his wild
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
|out Leaving His Address.

|MuC Leaving MS Auur"Ars
Kindred women in Trenton,
4 81 each to a glib canvasser
ed rooms in a central Office.
Several clerks and agreed
$40 silk petticoat to every
no would pay 81 and induce
acquaintances to invest the
bnnt for a similar garment.
|hree of the petticoats were
an unavoidable delay" oc-
al one morning the operator
d to have left town without
IA address.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
" Change In Four Years.

d standard bill passed by the
~ week practically ignored
dent's recommendation that
|<s, when redeemed in gold,
be reissued except for gold.
|Vas passed by a vote of 46 to
than four years ago it took
bin to authorize the sale OF
rent. bonds to maintain the
I've and substituted for it by
43 to "a a bill for the free
{ silver.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
ala in Public Libraries.

constitutes only rs per
The annual book product Of
ed States, but rs per cent.
Eirculation of public libra
lists of novels. The extraor-
smand for works of fiction,
Tally for certain books which
ia be the favorites of the
DENTS a perpetual and a knot
Hi for the authorities of all
kraries.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
Death of a wen-Known Sea Captain

DeNtN Oh u WVHH-NN'1U"" DI'1 "a
San Francisco, Feb. 28.-Capt. j. F.
Higgins, one of the best-known sea
CAPTAINS on this coast, died suddenly
Monday, from a stroke of apoplexy
Capt. Higgins commanded the steamer
Excelsior, which took into St. Michaels
The first contingent of gold seekers tc
leave this country after the news OF
the wonderful richness of the Klon-
dixie region had been brought down by
re turning pioneers.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
nferionn Cnttle for cuba.

Chicago, Feb. 25.-A special to the
Record from chihuahua, Mex, says:
American cattle buyers have contract
ed for 10000 head Of beef cattle in this
state for shipment to Cufa.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03

Philadelphia, Feb. 27.-George
Wooley Allen, for more than 30 years
one OF the editors of the Evening Tele-
graph of this city, died at his home
here, Sunday, in the sixty-second year
o. bis age. Mr.. Allen had been in fail
ing health for some time past.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03

he Youny Mems Christian
"A erected new buildings in
ia States at the rate of one
days, many of them cost
10000 to 100000.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03

Ith of Richard w. Thompson
Senator Bradbury, of Maine,
1t in age among the surviv-
beers of congress going far
lie civil war. Mr.. Bradbury
rs years OLD.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
GEN. CRONJE
camp.

"The strength of his force will be
communicated later. l hope that her
majesty's government will consider
this event satisfactory, occurring as it
does on the anniversary of Majuba."
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03

$55,5s1,s17 given to educa-
|titutions in 1899, only $685.
|ss than one per cent, went
Z in the southern states, and
ties contain about one-third
Iation of the country.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
hi Ignore the Warming.

|umner told the senior class
hat 90 per cent. of the mar
wadays turn out unhappily.
ably 90 per cent. of his hear
To right ahead and get mar
as if the professor had not
hem.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03

J Asiatic possessions are now
e the size of Great Britain's,
ohly 23,OOO,OOO inhabitants,
With England's $4,000, 900
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03

Portland, Me-, Feb. 27.-All the pas
sengers on the Allan liner Californian,
ashore outside this harbor, are safe.
The steamer is thought to be in no
immediate danger.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
nied at SAVANNAH. Ga.

Savannah, Ga, Feb. 27-President
H. NJ. Conner of the Central railroad
of Georgia, died here. He had been
i'll for some time.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
Fead DepoaIta" In Kentucky.

4N|0u DCPON'sN ia ho"buOAys
The new cabinet officer, the
Of mines and mining, gets
ia good running order he
axe an investigation of the
characteristics of the lead
IL Kentucky.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
GETTING TIRED OF THE WAR.

Pressure from All Sides on Kruger
to Sue for Peace.
London, Feb. 2S.-A dispatch to the
Daily News from Lourenco Marques,
dated Friday, February 20, says:
at is reported here that 5000 burgh-
ers have left Ladysmith for the Free
State. The Beers are concentrating
their forces 80 miles outside of Bloem-
fontein, and the Free State govern
ment in moving to Winburg.
"Reimorcements from all parts are
passing through Bloemfontein hourly.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03

tone building four stories
been erected in London as
rom which Sir Thomas Lip
food to the London
|84t price.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03

Washington, FebP 27.-The United
stt ties supreme court denied the appli-
cation of Capt. Oberlin M. Carter to
bring his case into that court. There
wss no written opinion.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
lem. CR(NE A Prisoner.
Surrendered, With All His Force,
Internationally 10 Field Mar
shall Lord Roberts.
WELCOME NEWS TO WAITING BRITISH,
It Must Have been Peculiarly Gratifying.
Coming, ms 1t Did, ON the Morning of
the Anniversary OF Majuba.HilI-TOmmy
Atkins Wipes "SOmething ON the
Alnte.W

London, Feb. 27.-It is officially an
noupced that eGn. Cronje surrenders
with his whole force Internationally
at dawn this morning.
The war office has received the fol
lowing dispatch from Lord Roberts:
"Paardeberg, Feb. 27.-(7:45 a. n.y.
Zen. Cronje and all of his force
capitulated Internationally at day
light and is now prisoner in my
camp.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03

ban 81, 250,000 worth of gov
bonds have been bought by a
Kansas City brokers in the
weeks, principally for the
ID Kansas and western Mis-
he bonds have been obtained
|urpose of issuing circulating
|es under the new act that
Is Senate last week.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-03
Add Ninety Three Rooms.

plated additions to the capt.
hg at Washington will make
|ooms available for the. house
|e. These additions will cost
|O0O, 900. The capitol was
1795 and as it stands to-day,
wounds surrounding it, the
lre represents a cash outlay
+ SIC, 0OO,000-an investment
ld have startled its original