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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12

armies IL the Constitution waited handmade onoul
southern brethren aud took nt0the terrOresthe right
TO hold slaves without regardless of any egsation
then the Confederates fighting for their rights and
we were in the wrong This conclusion will humiate us
little; but if it Is the law let the decision be madebe-
cause then by peaceful methods shall amend the Con
stitution.v We hold to conviction more profoundly
than that the south right in that unhappy struggle,
right to the doctrine of secession. And in the de-
cison soon to be rendered by the Supreme court decs
ion probably momentous delivered by that
gust tribunal we sincerely trust that Gen. Harrison S
opinions shall prevail.
1t because of honest belief that the south
destined to profit by the results OF the recent war; eff
feced by republican administration and ways poIiti
cal as well material that The Times felt sympathy
with the fantastic declarations which injected into
the last democratic platform. The republican party,
through its Devices finds itself confronted with
dions the solution of which constitute endorse
of methods which have been heretofore conde mned
because confined to the southern states In the vital
cessity of guaranteeing the domination of intelligent
minority in Porto Rico the Hawaiian Islands and the
the republican party will furnish the south
vndcaon Even if the possession of these islands should
not add dollar to the material wealth of the south,
their retention and administration by the republican
party would the less inevitably work only good
to this section
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12
The following extract Is from dispatch in the New


The following extract is from dispatch in the New
York journal Of Commerce, of days ago. from its
Washington correspondent 1t presents amusing,
overdrawn picture of the plight of republican tariff pol
ices in the event of decision from the Supreme Court
adverse to the contention of the administrations
Either the high tariff Of the United States would be extend
ed the Philippines notifications would have TO be
made keep faith with Spain under the treaty of Paris Spanish
goods accorded the customs charges and privilege OF
entry ro the Philippines American goods This grant is not
exclusive but extends all countries entitled to the privileges
of he favored nation" under existing treaties with the
United States From strictly logical point of vew free trade
throughout the whole United States would have to be extended to
Spain order conform the transit OF American goods from
part of the territory of the United States anoheom
point in the old Union point the
hereupon the privilege would have be extended to all
other nations The tariff would fall like the walls of Jericho be-
fore the blasts of asang mpe and the spectre OF free trade
would stalk across the country.
Beyond question the retention of the Philippines and
Porto Rico will work to the ultimate advantage of the OPP
ponents of protection Just what the extent of the pac
teal effect of such decision would be is another matter
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12
Fhe most strongly put argument vet made against th

The most strongly put argument yet made against the
subsidy bill is that of Mr. j. j. Hill Mr. Hill pres
den of the Great Northern railroad and has built up an
immense grain trade the lakes and with the far east
He is at present constructing of the largest grain
steamers built and will them in the Pacific trade
He says that he proposes to continue to build steamers
his company make money out of them subsidy
subsidy His prime objection to the present bill is
that often urged by ohers favors the fast passenger
liner at the expense of the slow feghter Coming from
actually engaged in the business, this argument
possesses additional weight
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12

Mr. Clark of Missouri offered amendment
rtoy the District Of Columbia allow the district
gate in the house
The objection he said from the fine haired silk
stocking class who declared that the people of the district
allowed he poor whites and nggers would
into bankruptcy. '-Holse proceedings JAM 8.
This is the most asinine proceeding of which the Mis-
souri, humorlst has yet been guilty The District of Co.
umba for many years hard proposition, but since
the present has been in force has been the
best governed section OF the United States probably Of
the world Probably Champs democratic heart is unable
to bear up under the strain of living in the midst Of
many dsfranchised American citizens. With it's ninety
odd thousand coored brothers, what HELPS broth the
national capital would bel This is democratic democ-
racy, with vengeance.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12

Philip D. Armour in respects unique
millionaire. Not famous for giving some, he en-
joyed the distinction of having less friction with his
poyees than any large employer of labor in America
For many years has been said of him that the shyser
lawyer has been able to ncte damage suits against
him by accidentally injured employees. His treatment
has been uniformly considerable that it probable that
his death is almost universally regretted amongst those
connected with his various enterprises This can not be
truthfuly said Of many dead miIlionares
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12

We have not seen detailed report of the Commits
sions inspection of the Southern railroad but it stated
that it found to be in reasonably fair condition.
This most anything you please, nothing at all.
Just for curiosity we woudke to see that part of deal
ing with switch lights 10 the GreenviIle yard The hour
of the inspection, sometime between six and ten p
fit for the examination OF nothing but lights The
absence of switch lights in yard important this one
would not be tolerated by road properly managed or
permitted if properly inspected
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12

There was never more consummate humbuggery of
words than Bryans last utterance about the possibility
this country witnessing "a return to the force doc
trnes upon which empires rest The greatest empire in
the world today is the British and there is freer
earth than the Briton and whose freedom every
where and at Eli times and places absolutely guaran-
teed by his government Mr.. Bryan goes round In an
eternal nightmare, and his life is apparently connu
GUS vision of Impending DOOM mankind trampled
under the despot heel of avarce" he destruction of
American liberty" etc. Talk about sbrute forcei'
There is not today and will be English speaking
people governed by brue force doctrines. And there
just about much danger of all this rot of Bryans
e7er assuming tangible shape there is of his being
made president of the United States
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12

The most cowardly form mob assumes is that
of disguised gang perpetrating its brutal work under
cover of darkness The Carion-Ledger of the 9th
tanned account of the whipping of an aged negro wo
man in Simpson county by gang of whtecappers It is
singular fact that practically all Of this business is con-
fined to few counties, in section of the state We
expect that it would be easy matter to procure hun
dred adav in each of these counties that the govern
ors recent remarks did them gross injustice.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12

men and demonstration receives but scant respect from
him.
Speaking of religion" he says: Zone of its cardi
nal doctrines is that there is such thing life after
death. must confess that the thought of the
hope is true but all the reasoning of Plato can not
make it anything than strong probability. am
not aware that in the advance of modern science we have
advanced step from uncertainty than did Plato
Confucianism is Of course, not religion but system of
philosophy and merely teaches that speculation upon
this greatest of Christian tenes is idle and mpracticabe
tor no evidence be adduced of the existence of
state The Injunction unto him that smiteth thee on one
cheek also offer the other he regards little short of
sensca and utterly nappicabe to human society He
regards the teaching of Confucius Esmore accord
with reason, '-"Do not quarrel with those who offend
you "Tbis, he says sis all that good requires
The difference between the positive and negative state
ments of the golden rule, enuncated by Confucius five
hundred years before Christ, he regards 'merely
nominal" He considers 'the browning glory Of Confu-
cianism to be that lit teaches to do good for the
sake of good 1t promises reward and threatens no
punishment" Mr.. WI is most liberal in his views and
holds that if there is heaven sit is place for all good
men irrespective of doctrines and creeds Confucian
who leads upright and useful and good life will 90
there as quickly as those of any other religion"
We have always considered the attempt to convert
China to Christianity of the most hopeless en- ter
prses undertaken by any portion of the human
Every expression from enlightened and cultured China
that has under notice has strengthened
this opinion.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12

eve are ready TO fight as long as the fusion forces
remain true to these principles. wv j. Bryan What
kind of forcesa We have been having it dnged INTO our
ears in this neck of the woods that the charge of fusion
was base caumny We have heard it said that because
the popues thought as the democrats and voted accord
ngIy was no reason etc., etc. ETC. But what's the use
The great and only has said it
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12
LEVHH
BOARD
MATTERS.

cy of the unofficial report in the Spirit take it to be
true transcript from the minutes of the Board
1t shows an assumption of authority upon the part
of the president of the Board authorizing the dsburse
men of funds for purposes not provided for by law
an order of the board ITSELF which is unwarraned and in
defensble The expenditure of such public funds is JUS
tfabe only upon the ground of absolute necessity and
mt the province of the Board and not of the PRESIDENT
acting Alone to say what is not necessary to the
proper administration of its affairs
The Times has asked only thing at the hands of
the Board and that is the application of strict business
principles to the conduct of its affairs. The report is
public property and speaks for itself Comment would
seem to be unnecessary
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12
.RECOGNlZED
DEMOCRATIC
PRINCIPLES"

the treaties AID removal considerable reduction
Of will bring them within the reach the
classes thus largely increase the consumption of America
Gour preserved meats bacon ham, pork lard and othe
products"
say the infinite advantages indicated
herein fallen before the depraved and debasng protection
Interests Having further opposition apprehend in
0crac party the 1896 departure protection has completely
ensaved leaders of its party So long there
adversary with resistance protection for its cardinal faith
ready before the country challenging and exposing the
o high tariff Difference intelligence polt
teal proy enforced from republican Representatives
gen contemplating the Dingey law, pledge reciprocity
oe considered essential With show of good
have negotiated of the pledge years
90 and p influences these treaties have
the following from the Record letter tells:
"Mr Aldrich and the New England fighting
them they that the French manufacturers
yey petty notions will compete with
echuset Rhode lsad and Connecticut Senators Sewe
Keane of New Jersey afraid competition dress trim
ings California of the competition wanuts
Senators Foraker afraid of reduction
on carpet II pound. Carpet not
produced this country but somebody has suggested
duty might be used aduterate the fne
the manufacture of cheap clothing
SIT would pay the manufacturers of agricultural nipple
ents or the pork packers country buy
and destroy factories in the United States
ture pnchbeck ewe and dress trimmings and buy
walnut of California and cut down the trees"
What opportunity for another winning tariff do these
ves from the republican administration record
burg Herald
When Mr. Bryan says that Mr. Cleveland must de-
fine what he by return to recognized democrat
ic principles" he is either begging the question or dis
playing ignorance of those principles The last demo-
cratic platform was almost entirely of lsms-free-
syersln, militarism Imperialism and all the res of
them Filled with patitudes about unequal burthens
IT devoted about lines to the Oldest and most vital of
ssrecognized democratic principles reform Even
this scan mention the shape of rider to lot of
rot about national control of trusts.
Just SO long as the party meekly obeys the dictates
of the leader Of the usion forces just long will re-
publican protection devotees have absolutely nothing to
fear at its hands,
The Children of Israel wandered forty years in the
wilderness before they reached the promised land and
the democratic party may drift about for almost equal
length of time before its Canaan 1t will get there
some day. but when it does its present leader will not
be permitted to enter, for it will be platform which
unequvocay airms recognized democratic principles"
and repudiates populistic alliances and leadership.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12

wants of the i'll gotten wealth of northern million
ares' We should rejoice to Carnegie establish 4
library nevery southern town, and should reckon II
blessing to Vanderbilt university in every south
ern state.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12

officially make public the transactions of
the Board is unprecedented in the history
of that institution. 1t has been our i'm
preston that such publication was not
discretionary, but was required by law
AS we have seen no denial of the accura-
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12

Theiproceedings of the last meeting of the Levee
Board reproduced from the Spirit in this issue of The
Times. So far information goes, the failure to
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12
"THE STATUS
OF ANNEXED
TERRITORY"

ed fact the annexation of the various islands in question
He does not after the of certain scioistc Wis
ionares air his lack of practical sense by proposing i'm
possible protectorates backed up by ridiculous appca
tins of the Monroe doctrine Nor does he indulge in
wearisome cant about the 'impious purchase of Gods
creatures at so much per head All this he regards
as removed from the field of useful discussion by the
treaty which Mr. Bryan SO materially helped consum-
mate He concerns himself solely with the yet undeterm-
med and only question open to discussion status of
the annexed territory and its civilized inhabitants
To one familiar with the fierce history of the long
struggle between the north and south which eliminated
in the civil war; there is little that in General Har-
rsons argument In his fundamentals he following the
historic lines laid down by the Southern slave power
tends itself any territory acquired by the general gev
eminent. The republican ex-presdent would probably
be unwilling to concede quite SO much, which may ac-
count for the injection into his article of little unessen
a casusry about the distractions of the Declaration of
Independence But when he argues the extension of the
constitution to the islands recently acquired automatic
ally through power inherent in the instrument ITSELF
he but parallels the seuths old contention and ustifes
Jefferson Davis denunciatOn Of the Wilmot Proyiso
In an article IN The Forum, for May, 1900, Col
Charles DENLY takes position diametricay opposed to
eGen. Harrison. In discussing this same question
eve who are old men, and those of us espe-
tor the Union, have been dreaming
~estion settled on the battle
arbitrament which, in its
Is as well as lawyers.
very did not by
'es If Cal
aaH6hl
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12
SATURDAY. JANUARY II. 1901.

William H. Curtis correspondent of the Chicago Record,
says reciprocity treaties negotiated with much labor and
nan Curtis thus discusses the vaue of these
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12

While it is true that the last years of the nineteenth
century have witnessed the largest individual accumua-
tons of wealth in the worlds history also fact that
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12

In recent address in New York Mr.. WI nsttut ed a
omparson between Christianity and Confuclanism
throughout the discourse he exhibited the analytical
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12

never before has INDIVIDUAL giving been
INDUCED in on So munifcent scale. For
some time past few super-sensitlve souls
have troubled themselves about this Civ
ing. They have argued that the Carne-
gies and RockefelIers have been no more
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12
THE USES OF
ALL GOTTEN
GAINS"

than gigantic robbers and they tell that because their
wealth has not been earned the sweat of their faces
public institutions should not accept their donations
All this is the very essence of ahsurdlty If we
grant, for arguments sake, that they lot of licensed
thieves then we say this is all the more reason why the
public shouldI freely take all they offer. Their dona
nations furnish whereby we may recover at least
portion Of our purloned wealth. The Times Democrat
makes nonsense of otherwise sensible article urging
southern men of to endow schools and found libra
Res by taking the ridiculous ground that 'the south
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12

method of treatment of his subject
which has largely characterized the ex-
ponents of the modern Christian school
of higher criticism. He, of course, takes
nothing on faith, and the alleged truth
that is not susceptible of scientific treat
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12

In an article under this title Expresident HARRISON
in the January North American Review ampifes his re-
Gently pressed views this subject In his discussion
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12

treaties:
These treaties are of almost incalculable
value to the -four, wheat, provision dairy cot
ton seed oil and other agricultural interests Of
the United States, because they secure the re-
moval of embargoes upon TIE Importation Of
those articles into the countries with which
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-12

Gently expressed views on this subject.
he embraces, in addition to the status OF
the territory, that of its free civil
lied inhabitants,'
As might have been expected of man
possessing his legal training and well bal
anced mind, he accepts, as an accomplish
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
LEGAL.
Highway Notice.

To all whom it may concern:
The commissioner appointed to view,
and, If required, to vacate the following
4 strip of land sixty-six feet in width
the northerly line of which is the south
line of block, one, two and three in River
the east line of the southwest quarter of
section 30 II. 10, to the west line of block
one in Riverview. Addition. Also strip
of ground siNty-siX feett in width in said
southwest Quarter; Of southeast Quarter of
ming at the southwest corner of lot In
block one of Riyerview Addition, thence
north IS degrees "A minutes, west 2O5 feet
thence north Al degrees II minutes. west
utes, west 81 feet; thence south Al degrees
IA minutes, east lao feet; thence south
IS degrees, p minutes, east 80 feet;
thence north &C feet to place of beginning
in Riverview addition from the north line
of Main street to a line northerly from
parallel to and 81 feet distant, measured
at right angle from said north line of Main
view addition, from the north line of Main
street to n line drawn across said avenue
connecting a point In the west line of said
avenue 81 feet north of said north line of
Main street, with point in the east line
of said avenue, said point being 60 feet
north of the north line of Main street.
All being the southwest quarter of the
southeast quarter of section %, II, 13,
has reported in favor of the vacation
thereof, and all objections thereto or
claims for damages, must be filed in the
| Auditors office on or before noon of the
18th day of May, A. D., 1901, or such
highway will be vacated without reference
thereto.
/ Witness my hand this 18th day of March
1901. I. II. HAMMOND,
Auditor of Wapello County, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14

lived a consistent Christian, always
working for the cause of Christ and
taking an active part in the Sunday
school, and the class of little folks
Ishe has taught so long will miss the
welcome greeting she always gave
them on entering upon her duties as
teacher. Happy of nature, kind at
| heart and with cheerful disposition
i she brought sunshine and joy into the
home she frightened. Since her
daughters sudden death last winter
| her grief had, been almost more than
she could bear. Before leaving toi'
Chicago she told her loved ones If
death should call her away Ito not
i ri eve for her as she would be with
her child" Besides a loving husband
and son to mourn the loss her aged
mother, Mrs. Blackman, and Fred
Bowen. a cousin, who has made his
home with them since he was child
and to whom she has been a mothe,
1 will feel the loss greatly.
The remains were brought to her
home near Dudley the following day
after her death where they remained
until Sunday when the funeral was
held at the M. e. church at IL a. n.
by Rev. Coggeshall. The intermenr
was made in Columbus cemetery
The casket was covered with lovely
/ flowers, the pallbearers being thu
same that carried the remains of her
! daughter, Stella, last year.
Mrs. Stuber was daughter-in-laW
lof Mr.. and Mrs. A. Stuber. who ~
widely known in this county The be
treaved relatives have the sympathy
of the entire community.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
chilIicothe.

Chillicothe, March 13.-Mr. and Mrs.
]. H. Mccarthy, of Hiteman, visited
last Monday and Tuesday with rela-
tives and friends here.
Miss Farmer, of Ottumwa, came up
last Saturday for short visit with
friends.
Will Stuber and family have NOV
ed to South Ottumwa. They have
rented their farm to gentleman from
Hedrick
The revival meetings at the NJ E.
church closed last Friday evening.
There were seventy conversions and
forty additions to the M. e. church,
Evangelist o. e. Mcbride, of Reason
er, who assisted Rev. Goggeshall in
the revival meetings, returned home
last Saturday.
A school election was held here last
Monday. H. S. Berry, A. w. Clark
and j. B. Kitterman were reelected di-
rectors. Considerable interest was
manifested in the question of tax to
build SO, 900 schoolshouse, which car.
ried by majority of seven. This sue.
cess is attributed to the interest taken
by the ladies, who deserve great credit
/! for taking such an active part in the
| election.