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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-04-06
rlISSiSSIPPrS GROWTH
During Past Thirty Years Has
Been Phenomenal.
Greenville's Prospect for a Cotton
Mill Very Encouraging.

At no time in the last thirty
years has Mississippi, taken as q
whole, shown greater growth and
progress than during the clos
ing year OF the 10th century and
up to the present time of the Goth.
This condition applies to all lines
OF business, the commercial, in
dustrial, and the development of
the states natural resources.
The once mighty forests of the
delta are fast being converted into
lumber which small factories in
scores of towns and cities are turn
ing into wagons, furniture, build
ing material, etc, while the lands
are being converted into cotton and
truck farms, all paying a good in
terest on the investment.
This section of the state. the
great Mississippi delta, is sharing
In the states manufacturing adj
vancement and agricultural pros
perity. AT no time in the last
twenty years have our planters
been in better financial condition.
and this condition is having a sal
utary effect upon all agricultural
products. This great revival of
agricultural prosperity will no
doubt result in increased cotton
acreage throughout the SOUTH
which many fear will bring the
price of cotton back to a losing
figure. Should it prove true our
planters and cotton farmers are
again hound to suffer, and for fear
it might, before spring is too far
advanced, our farmers should in.
crease their acreage of corn, hay.
potatoes, and their herds of cattle
and swine, SO that if they get less
for their cotton they will make as
much clear, because 1T has cost
them less to make their crop and
start another.
Again, to meet the expected con-
ditions IN low prices, help with .
few thousand dollars to build a
cotton factory in your nearest |
town or county seat, where YOU |
can place your cotton and realize |
for it, in yards of cloth. much |
more than in the raw staple.
This is our opinIon-the build. |
ing of factories will do more to
hold up prices than the reduction
Dt acreage, las Jordan advocates.
One can be accomplished, the other
cannot.
Our city should build a cotton
.actorY. We thought at one time
hat a factory was sure 90. but
We found we were mistaken The
'arty who was to back companv
4 our citizens, failed to come !
Vhen called, and the scheme fell
through. But we are glad to saw
be matter is again being talked {
nd worked up by parties who !.
ave money and who are interested : :
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-04-06
Death Of Mrs. Blackburu.

Mrs. Carrie Blackburn, wife of Mr..
Ben Blackburn, of our city, died on
April I'd at Searcy Springs, while
on a short visit to her husband Who
Is employed there. The remains were
brought TO Greenville and buried in
the Masonic cemetery on Wednesday.
She was q devoted member Of ST.
Matthew A. M. E. church and The
Phllls Wheatley Court Of Calanthfh.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-04-06
ProposItlons Inri..a

nAYiAs-dectded to build . club hons. a..
oiympia club invites sealed proposal. -. ne .ue
saleof suitable building lot.. d - A., ~ sae
.as ~, next few days, with the under,iorea ''1
4-e1i( CHAe. HAFTFR. ch.i,,..-
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
Guizot, Thiers and Bismarck,

One day was invited to dinner with
the Count of Enzenberg at the resi-
dence of Prince Won Bismarck in Ber-
lin. The count, a former charge DAFT
faires In Paris, was great collector
of autographs. After a repast the
count exhibited a sheet of paper on
which Guizot and Theirs had affixed
their signatures. 'It is very interest
Ing" said Prince Won Bismarck. cal
low me to show this to my wife" (She
was sick in bed at that time) In a
few minutes the chancellor returned,
and, returning the sheet of paper to
the diplomat from Wurttemberg, he
added, II hope that 1 did not spoil it
by writing something on It,"
Here follows what was written on
the paper:
My long life has taught me that It Is necessary
to forgive good deal and forget nothing.
GUIzoT.
little forgetfulness does not diminish the sim
cerity Of forgiveness. THEIRS
My own life has taught me that have a great
deal to forget and a great deal for which to be
forgiven v. BISMARCK.
Berlin Freie Press.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
False Tails For Horses.

False tails are extensively made for
horses, old favorites especially, whose
caudal appendages present a wornout
and moth eathen appearance, like Pc
truchio's "old notify saddle" and his
prodigiously notify get up (''Taming of
the Shrew," iii, p. They are also worn
by funeral horses, and by other horses
of exquisite outline selected for par
ticular kind of work, but which are
somewhat spoiled in appearance by
the posseS-->-. 4 rat tail (bald, like a
rats. These useful appliances, how
ever, are not constructed exclusively
for harness horses. I have seen rows
of bogus tails, artistically Joined on to
the crupper, hanging up in a cavalry
barracks ready for instant service, be-
ing slipped on just like finger stall.
The fine ends" or false tails used
by nobody but "horse copers" or low
swindlers are most ingeniously fastened
on the animals bare back by invisible
means. A dealer in horses never looks
at horse with bad tail, and he al
ways goes to the best market only
Chambers Journal.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
Greek and Roman stoves.

Warm as Greece and Rome and
Egypt are, stoves were made there in
the dim and misty vistas of the past.
1t was not just the pattern used at
present, but was a metal basin in
which charcoal was burned. 1t sat in
the middle of the room, and as the re-
sulting smoke was of the slightest no
opening in the roof or elsewhere was
necessary. The same implement, still
called by it's old Greek name of bra
zier, is now employed in many portions
of continental Europe, where it Is util-
ized for heating as well as cooking.
But the progressive Romans i'm
proved on that and made a hypocaust.
1t was the germ of the present fur
mace. 1t was made under the house in
a little cellar prepared for it, and the
heat was conducted to the rooms and
baths through crevices left in the floor
and lower portions of the wall. Later
fiues were provided, conducting heat
to any portion of the house. In some
of the old Roman villas in England the
remains of these old time furnaces arc
still found.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
Happy Thought of a Man In a FIX. |

Happy Thought of a Mon In a Fix.
An operator for a western railroad
who had served his company long and
well was called into the Office one day
and asked if he thought he could hold
down the job Of night dispatcher. He
promptly replied that he could and was
told to report for duty that night, and
his chief instructed him in what he
was to do. Just after the chief left the
office it began to blow and snow, and
the trains commenced to run late. The
new night dispatcher soon had develop
ed a bad case of "rattles" and almost
cried. He did not want an accident,
and he could not handle the trains. So
a happy thought struck him. AS fast
as a report came in he replied, directing
the conductor to take q siding and
wait for orders, and it was not a great
while until he had every train on the
division sidetracked. Then he took
book, lighted his pipe and sat down to
wait for daylight. In the morning the
chief appeared with anxiety written all
over his face.
"Any accidents, JohnnyT asked the
chief.
''Not an accident. I've got 'em all
on the sidetrack, showed in and wait
ing for orders, and you will have to
get 'em out. 1 am going to blow this
job" 1t took the chief and his force
nearly all day to get the trains straight
ened out and traffic resumed on the
road.-Indianapolis News.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
stfikl1s q Light With a popsun.

The inhabitants of the countries bor-
defing on india have their own meth
DDS Of making fire. A Burmese mes
senger recently brought a note to an
English official, and the latter observed
something resembling a boys popgun
hanging by the messengers side. Gu
riosity prompted him to ask the native
what it was, and he was surprised to
find that 1t was a machine for making
fire.
The native exhibited the. apparatus
and explained the working, concluding
with a practical demonstration. 1t
was tube, closed at one end and fitted
with piston. At the end of the piston
was q groove or cavity, smeared with
wax, which was used for making
thread or inf1ammable material adhere
to it. The tinder, to keep the old name,
Is pressed on the wax when a light Is
required and is not kept there always.
Placing the wisp Of cotton on the
wax, the native inserted the tightly
fitting piston in the tube, then forced
it along the latter by giving it sharp
blow. On withdrawing the piston the
cotton was found to be alight, having
been ignited by the concussion with the
compressed air.-Pearson's Weekly.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
Blunt Judge Morris.

On one occasion, in trying an abduc-
tion case, Lord Morris, once chief JUS
tice of Ireland, addressed the jury as
follows: II am compelled to direct you
to find verdict of guilty in this case,
but you will easily see that I think 1t
is trifing thing, which 1 regard as
quite unfit to occupy my time. 1t is
more valuable than yours. At any rate,
it is much better paid for. Find, there
fore, the prisoner guilty of abduction,
which rests, mind ye, on four points
the father was not averse, the mother
was not opposed, the girl was willing
and the boy was convaynient."
The jury found the prisoner guilty,
and the judge sentenced him to remain
in the dock till the rising of the court.
Hardly had he delivered sentence than,
turning to the sheriff, Lord Morris
said: "Let us CO." and, looking at the
prisoner, he called across the court,
Marry the girl at once, and God bless
you BOTH"
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
Learning the Game.

When that great plainsman J. B.
Hickok, better known as wild Bill, y
came east on what he called ''redhot
trail to learn something" he stopped
one Saturday night at a hotel in Port
land. Ne.
When he went to his room to seek
rest, he found that the adjoining room
was occupied by company of fashion
able and rich young sports of Portland
who, it did not take him long to dis
cover were playing an interesting
game of poker for high stakes. In vain
did he try to sleep. He could not do
SO, and after an hour arose, dressed
himself and knocked on the door,
Instantly all was silent; but he in
quired politely that as they would not
let him sleep would they let him come
in and watch the game?
They did so and were impressed with
the appearance of the man and asked
if he would join them.
II will If you will post me; but, you
know, I'm a tenderfoot east" he re-
piled.
They were willing to post him,
and, playing awkwardly, making blum
ders and asking questions, but seem
ingly greatly interested, he continued
to play until daylight, when he put his
winnings, some $1.50o, in his pocket
81 thank you, gentlemen" he said,
"and I'm rather glad you would not let
me sleep. I'll be here until tomorrow,
so keep me awake some more"
But the players did not appear again.
Detroit Free Press.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
How High Birds FLY.

A Strassburg aeronaut says he has
seen an eagle at the height Of 5000
yards, and again q pair of storks and a
buzzard 900 yards above the sea level.
On March 10, 1890, some aeronauts
observed lark flying at height Of
1000 yards. On July IS, 1899, another
balloon met couple Of crows at an
altitude of 1,4O0 yards. These, how
ever, are exceptions. Birds are hardly
ever seen above height Of 1000 yards;
even above 400 yards they are not fire.
Quent,
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
Robins Play at Being Dead.

One morning a well known naturalist
was greatly surprised to see a robin
lying on his back evidently dead, being
rapidly pulled round and round by an
other bird of the same species.
The naturalist at once came to the
conclusion that he had come in time
TO witness the end of a deadly en-
counter, and that the live robin was
indulging in the cruel triumph Of drag
ging his victims lifeless body over the
stones.
But he was mistaken, for suddenly
the live bird went down upon his back,
his wings and legs were stiffened, and
he gave every appearance Of being
dead. while the other robin who had
been shamming death hoped on his
legs and proceeded to serve his COM
panion in the same way as he had
done him. Finally the two birds flew
away together to neighboring tree.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
Four Kinds of Pupi1s.

The Talmud says there are four kinds
Of pupils-the sponge and the funnel,
the strainer and the sieve. The sponge
is he who taketh up everything, and
the funnel is he who taketh in at this
ear and letteth out at that; the strainer
is he that letteth go the wine and re-
taineth the dross, and the sieve is he
that letteth go the bran and retaineth
the fine flour. The student who be-
gins at least to wish to belong to the
last named class will not have been
sent to college in vain.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
The Primary Planets.

The primary planets are those which
are the centers of secondary systems,
consisting of small globes revolving
round them In the same manner as
they revolve round the sun. These are
called secondary planets. satellites or
moons. The primary planets which are
thus attended carry the satellites or
secondary planets with them in their
orbits round the sun
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
PACING a Natural Gait.

The pacing habit Is common among
animals, says a writer in Scribner's
Magazine. Many animals pace-cattle,
for instance; and, among dogs. settlers.
I believe pacing to be rather more
natural gait than trotting. Trotting,
as it exists in our fast horses, is scarce
ly a natural gait, but is rather the re-
suit of breeding and education.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
Of Benefit to You.

d. S. Mitchell, Fulford, Md: Our
ing long illness I was troubled with
bed sores, was advised to try De Witt Is
Witch Hazel Salve and did so with
wonderful results. [ was perfectly
cured. 1t is the best salve on the mar
ket." Sure cure for piles, sores, burns.
Beware of counterfeits. Kerr's Phar-
macy, Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
A Relic of Peter the Great.

The cottage where Peter the Great
dwelt when he was learning the trade
of shipbuilding in Zaarndam, Holland,
still exists, though somewhat dilapidat-
ed. 1t contains the rude furniture
which the great Peter used-a bed
stead. table and two chairs. 1t is in
cased in building erected for the pur-
pose, and over the mantel is a tablet
erected by Alexander of Russia in 1914.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
Brain Weight.

1t is stated by an authority that the
weight of II mans brain has nothing to
do with his :" entail power. 1t is ques-
ton of climate, not Of intellect. The
colder the climate, the greater the size
Of the brain. The largest heads Of ali
are those Of the Chugatshes, who live
very far north, and next come the
heads of the Lapps.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
His WatchdOg.

Mrs. Suburb-Oh, my dear, that mag
nificent watchdog you brought home
yesterday is gone.
Mr.. Suburb-Eh? Did he break the
chain?
mo; but an ugly looking tramp came
around and acted so terribly that I let
the dog loose, but instead Of tearing
the tramp to pieces he went off with
him."
"Great Scot! 1t must have been the
same tramp bought him Of"
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
Work For IT.

Nothing that is Of real worth can be
achieved without courageous working.
Man owes his growth chiefly to that
active striving of the will, that en-
counter with difficulty, which we call
effort; and it is astonishing to find how
often results apparently impracticable
are thus made possible.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
Careless About Their Hair.

Peasant women in Siberia wear
shawls OIL kerchiefs on their heads,
while the rich women wear no head
covering whatever. A traveller recent
ly returned from that part Of the world
says that q Russian woman who is
otherwise trim and modern in dress
will go about with her hair disheveled
to the point of the ludicrous.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
A Night Light.

Some people make it point never to
retire without a light burning in the
house. A bit of information worth
knowing is that small even light may
be obtained from small piece of can
die all night if fine powdered salt is
piled around the candle until the black
part Of the wick is reached.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
Clean ms a. WhistIe.

The origin of the saying "as clean
as WHISTLE is ascribed to the "whis-
tie tankard" of olden times, In which
the whistle came into play when the
tankard was emptied or Cleared out"
to announce to the waiter that more
liquor was required.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
Sandy -Then saw when. l;..i.; :.
A Th0rougiibrcss.

Shells it true that wl2n 90. ia
posed to me you didn't know " = l.:
| was worth penny?
He-Absolutely. But | alwaHs W.:
willing to take chances. - Dp'roii i're'
Press.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
low the People of sangir Keep Time.

The people of Sangir, an island of the
Malay archipelago, keep time by the
aid of an hourglass formed by arrang
ing two bottles neck to neck. The sand
runs out in half an hour, when the bot
ties are reversed. Close by them line
is stretched, on which hang twelve
sticks marked with notches from one
to twelve, with hooked stick, which
is placed between the hour last struck
and the next one. One of these glasses
keeps the time for each village, for
which purpose the hours are sounded
on a gong by a keeper.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13

A five roomed dwelling house on
Summit street, near the court house,
for rent. Apply at Ledger Office.
A complete assortment of groceries
and canned goods for campers and
picnickers at A. B. Caminetti's Central
Market. 5-3-tf.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
A Little Sarcastic.

Maid Ito lady at door)-Mrs. Spencer
is not at home.
Caller (who knows differently
I'm SO sorry! But never mind. Tell
Mrs. Spencer when she comes in that
called to say that I'm awfully glad
she goes out more than she did. I've
always wondered why she kept herself
cooped up in the house all the time
Boston Transcript.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13

Under the mogul emperors extensive
systems Of roads were constructed in
India connecting all leading points in
the peninsula. :.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
A Wee DrOn.

Sandy-And will ye TAX drar o
whisky afore ye gang hamc. Tar"'aS
Tammas-Ah. wcel. just a wrr t!rap-
pie.
Sandy say when. l;s.i.;..
Tammas-Nay, mon; IL LASS viii
say when. London King
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13

Frozen oysters at all times. and fresh
fish every Thursday at Caminetti's
Central Market.
A fine line of elegantly dressed dolls
are on sale at Cademartori's. Make
the children happy by bringing them
to see the dollies.
Give us daily some good bread. Pio-
neer Flour makes the best. AZ ts<
Triplicate, double, single, and hand
mirrors of all kinds and prices at Kerr's
Pharmacy.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13

consequence of self abuse and excess produc.
ing the following symptoms: Sallow counte-
head, ringing in the ears, loss Of confidence.
dimdence In approaching strangers, palpitation
OF the heart weakness Of the limbs and back.
consumption. etc
DR.. GIBBON has practiced in San Francisco
over 81 years, and those troubled should not
fa1l to consult him and receive the benefit Of
MS great skill and experience. The doctor
anteed Persons cured at home. CHARGES feas-
enable. Call or write
DIR. ]. F. GIBBoN, 625 Kearney street. San
Francisco. Cal.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
Church Notice.

st. Augustine's Mission, room situat-
ed on Court street. Services as follows:
Every 1st and Sd Sunday, services at
II a. m. Every I'd and 4th Sunday,
services at 1880 p. m. Sunday school
every Sunday at p. m. The Young
Peoples Society of Spiritual Growth
will meet every Sunday, at $50 p. m
tt WILLIAM TUSON, Rector.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
TO THE UNFORTUNATE
DIR. GIBBoN

This old reliable and
themost successful spe-
cialist in San Francis
CO stillcontinues to cure
all Sexual and Seminal
Diseases,such as Ghon-
orrhea, ,Gleet, Structure,
Syphilis in allits forms
Skin Diseases, Nervous
De bility. Impotency,
Seminal Weakness, and
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13

SAFE DEPOSIT.-Safe deposit boxes can be
rented from the Bank of Amador County at the
small expense of 35 cents a month, thereby Sc.
cur4ng you against any possible loss from fire
or otherwise. Don't overlook this opportunity
of protecting your vaIuables
SAVE MONEY-Patronize a home institu.
tlon. Send money away through the Bank OF
Amador County; you will save 10 per cent and
upward over postoffice or express. Money sent
to all parts of the United States and also all
tions on foreign exchange
SAVE MONEY-It doesn't cost anything to
deposit money in the Bank of Amador County.
Ihey receive deposits from IS up Commence
the new year by opening up bank account. A
man or woman with bank account has a
financial standing. Don't bury your money
when you die 1t can't be found and you are La
BILE to be robbed while alive.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-13
BANK OF AMADOR COUNTY
Incorporated November, 1895
Capital Stock $4,000
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Alfonso Ginocchio s. G. Spagnoli ,JJohn Strohm
Frederick Eudey and Alex Eudey of Jackson.
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