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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-20
BACK HER"

One OF the most influential Republican papers in t1
country eondenes Its advice the Democratic marty in
TO two words, and says emphaticay Back her.
Ihis Is the soul of wit 1t Is concentrated wisdom.
Is magnanimous advice When an adversary voluntarily
shows his opponent the way win it is an example Il
generosity that should not go unthankeds
Even were it not to hot to talk politics. all discussion
IN tnat SUBJECT must as yet be mere theOrzlng In poll
tics, we know not what day may bring forth and how
much less can fOresee the DEVELOPMENTS of three
years.
There is, however. one happening which does not re-
qure earFoFanee to perceive. This Is the inevitable
pit when the parting of the ways is reached. Mucb
valuable material belongs properly to the Democratic
party which must not be thrown overheard when the shin
IS backed OFF the rocks and cleared for action.
The constitution of Democracy didn't follow the fac
nto the fopuist camp Some good Democrats followed
The flag and some stood by the constitution The two
must be brought together
If Mr. Bryan, who has carried the flag for sever. wars
past could be prevailed upon to come out honestly as
fopulst and head third party has been predcteo Il
would facilitate matters considerably but it is to he
feared be will not his probable course being indicated bv
the calling of convention of "Bryan Democrats, 70
meet in Columbus, Ohio. on July 3Ist.
1t is likely that Mr.. Bryan foresees another remuners
OF pay speeches BE has probably already
made more out of his two successful seasons than ~
Foudhave done out of the presidents salary. and =
= mere lsa OF his drawing at agricultural
ND the like we may look for another period of meOa-
hone politics. Ia
be this as 1t may the best advice to those in
the Democratic ship is to Back her,. Get her off th
ocks Lighter ship. Throw overheard the ballast of
lboish Get her back to harbor Dry dock her if
Iry Scrape of the barnacIes Clean her up. Paint Il
r white Fasten her flag back again where it belongs
ID start her on prosperous voyage that Will bring her
haven. - al
But it is too hot to talk politics now
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-20
A PUBLIC DISGRACE

Ine shameful midnight assassination at Erwin is
matter which closely touches the welfare of every citizen
OF this county black and hurtfu has never
oefore occurred in the community 1t will be disgrace
and lrreparabe injury to the county if 1t is allowed to 90
un"npt OF justice Its punishment is matter of per
sonai interest to every home Or business is
mere The resolution presented to the Business Leaoue
oy Mr. Percy, and published in this paper, covers the
case completely, and should be read and supported bv
every payer and citizen in Washington county The
goo government and commercial advancement of the
community Is involved Its peace at home and credit
49, Is STAKE None OF the CHASTITY lynchngs and
revolts against law which have shamed most counties
the South have heretofore dlsgraced this In tho Ian
guage OF the resolution, Dot punish is to eondone no
crime; and every effort that the legal machinery of
state and county, aided by the citizens can bring TO beo
noud be put vigorously forth until the offenders are die
covered and brought to Justice N-'
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-20
McLAURIN DEMOcRAcY.

Senator McLaurin, Of South Carolina who has of late
hecUme notable figure in politics, undertakes 10 explain
bis position with engaging ingenuOusness ia the indie
pendent is little late IN the day to present his views
p our readers and they could scarcely be called news
any times for there is nothing them Senator Nc
4arn has been often Featured" BY the Republican
the pioneer Of respectable Republican party in
50 South however, that preseniatin of his ideas from
BIZ own pen may Be repeated with good conscience
He Says IN more elaborate and dlIfuse terms. that
Southern Democracy hes been mcngrezed and prOsti-
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-20

eya Lexington AdvsrseT is fact worthy of note b..
holmes county OF all the LAWYERS firm, ana raised
WHO nave come to Lexington the past tbtv points
no. one was ever able to obtain Sufficient mars OF
the az Iema.nng This clearly indicates thai &c
ven up IN law as those from aar besides are as
All are thoroughly familiar with Their abg mem
very essential thing to know Of men u AID
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-20
But It is too hot to talk politics now.

HE business League is organized the officers selected
ana the different committees appointed Now let every
one 90 ms part and be like the ngger preacher who
SAo' bredderln and siSterln Pse been mighty mean
downs, sence Use jined de church Pse stole c;oLo,
an water milyuns. got drunk shot craps. puIIed A.
razah an done er heap udder mean things INIT an
thank de good Lawd bredderin and ssterln endur, n.
desc troubles Use neber done lost my religion Don't
lose yonr religion in tins work things dop,t Oo -
suit yOu don't qnit but stick to it Help to correct bs
errors and factories fairs and greater business will r.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-20

Greenwood Commonwealth: ssThe Rev. DR. On;r.,
rector OF the Episcopal church at GreenTiIs
Miss preached sermon June 3Oh last. in which q
disposed Of the devil and knocked hel ont t the RIM
speak reverenty He quotes copiousv from the R;LI.
to sustain mis- c0ntentions.r A lug DaOie
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-20

IN Inc lace OF cruel suffering from droutb and
cAeng OF man and beast, death of crops and ner =.
tne governor of Missouri has been petitionad
people OF that state0to set apart day to imnoro ~.
nelp OF uod. de has issued proclamation. soeD,ri
appointing sunday tomorrow a day of fasting amy
t";.s Inns Is human nature In its depths ab;d.s
success and prosperity cover it up with aonn.
but in time of need man tr. haunting
y tor help from on high and lips cry God h.
that ne'er said God be praisedl', pi'llul!
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-20

To be loyal to friend in adyersitv is tast &c .
by of SOUL We take of our bat 70 tho od;.o
GREENWOOD Commonwealth on this ground. He has coon
and heard the gallant Brine speak in Greenwood to seoo
audience at fifty cents head and vet to his
altb his hero still looms larger than any statesman ths
and has ever produced Such trust approaches snb,n
ny. IL looks as if the setting but Mr. Rrvan
qua not fal to make hay while it lasted 1t will hc
Iort to ms friends to know that be found the
lars OF the past three tour years we're more
i've than his Greenwood audience, and will not ho ~
for his livelihood upon the casual squasbes and
pumpkins that fall to the lOt of the country editor
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-20

The resolution on the assassination of tho I.or
Erwin, offered by Mr. Leroy Percy at the neAi
tne Dung Mems Business League last Tuesda =; :,
endorsed oy every one present. but family
sentiment OF the countys citizenship Who Al ~ ue
ana 1or what reason we unable to saw but tbere
crime that Justides any or body of men to ~
mAn IN ms sleep as were these Italians Every 49,
should De exerfed by the governor Judge district
.Orney. sheriff, grand jury and all good citizens v;u
tne nelghborhoOd where the crime was committed =. ~
Inc guilty party or parties and bring them to nu'
Inc good name the citizens of Lake washpcoD
Always borne as well as that of Washington CONT,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27
CARTER'S BOOTY.
u. S. Officers Tracing S4OO,-
600 Taken From OeposIt0rIes.

Chicago, Sept 27-Government officials
learned that s4OO. 900 said TO be a part
of the money embezzled by oberln NJ
Carter, now serving a fve-year sentence
at the Fort Leavenworth penitentiary.
has recently been taken from Chicago
repositories to some eastern city and that
Secret Service men have gone 20 the
place To seize the funds.
Last week government authorities To-
Gated 100000 in cash and securities I'm a
safety deposit vault at Huntington. Va.
and during July real estate worth $4,000.
conveyed by Carter TO brother and
uncle was impounded 10y appointment OF
receivers. The present location OF the
100000, which consists OF cash and se-
curitieS. has not been made public
Martin Erwin, special assistant attor-
ney general OF the United States. who
came here 20 file proceedings against
former Captain Carter TO recover part OF
the booty. left suddenly TO follow inform
alton as To the wherea bouts OF the 500 900
which he stated he found had been ON
deposit In Chicago until recently.
United States District Attorney Sol
bethea and Lawyer VI. H. whitney local
receiver In the case, speaking about the
matter said IL was expected all the stolen
funds would be found In a short time
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27
AN AMERICAN.
Hawaiian EpIscopa|Ians Want a
Bishop From the United States

San Francisco. Sept 27.-An important
question to be considered by the Episco-
pal general convention. which meets here
next week will relate 10 the position OF
the church In Hawaii. A statement writ
ten for the Chronicle by churchman
from Honolulu says:
THE people OF Hawaii are strongly in
favor Of their church being placed under
the jurisdiction OF an American bishop
and of the American church being cstab-
lished there"
Although the church in Honolulu has
selected two men TO attend the general
convention. General Osborne and Give
Davies, they in no sense come as deputies,
but merely to further the interests OF
their church as far as possible in an un-
official way.
Sister Beatrice. in charge of st. An
drew's priory. Honolulu, has also come
10 San Francisco I'm the interests of her
institution. which IL is desired 10 have
transferred TO American control"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27
Mr.. PERRY AND TRANSFERS.

In columns during tho past
of o
transfers for the
to
Doubtless
possibility
change
his defiant Highland 10
h,
financially
and
saAk fhs ci'ehs Of POrdenss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27
COLUMBIA AND SHAMROCK.

Although yesterdays contest between Columbia Shamrock
nconcusve 1t furnished excellent opportunity compar
the relative yacht. conditions
The Heesho certainly superiority the chen
light and shify winds Crossing line through
mastery maneuveng Of Capt until Auke
to the weather position.
The advantage only however defender
only footed fast than challenger but ont
pointed Der we'll This ability point up wind en-
abled Columbia speedily Shamocks 70 cross
her bow Once the weather position the American
headed and steadily opened between
This the finish but
the expiration Of the time limit put end contest.
Shamocks performance excellent She developed great
speed and pointed WE'LL bat high
she have slightly disappointing Thomas
Upton and his friends She given immense spread
much than that Columbia evidently giving
during the when the sailed light
and battling OF yesterday her big sails did
with the Bristol boat and but for would have
been badly conditions generally supposed to b. most
favorable to her.
Whether Shamrock will prove dangerous stiff breeze
vemains be One thing certain however that
defend the Americas cup as she two ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27
HER RANSOM.
BrIgands Who Carried OFF Miss
Stone Demand $4,000 Pounds

Constantinople, Sept 2s.-The Rev. Mr..
Haskell, missionary at Samakov, Bull
garia, has received letter from Miss
Helen II. Stone, the American missionary
who was carried of by brigands. Sept 2.
II does not reveal the whereabouts of
Miss Stone, but says she is I'm good
health and has been we'll treated, ,spe-
cially In the early stages OF the abduc-
ton.
Laterly, In consequence OF the vIgor-
Gus pursuit by Turkish troops. she has
been subjected 10 privations. Miss Stone
adds that the brigands demand a ransom
OF 5000 Turkish pounds
The opinion is expressed here that the
Bulgarian Ma Macedonian committee Ia ac-
lively concerned In the abduction OF the
missionary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27
DID NOT
DIE OF
PNEUMONIA
Emmanuel Was Terribly Burned
by Acid, but Refused TO
Explain.

Denver, Col, Sept PA mystery has
come to light concerning the death OF Will
liam II. Emmanuel. a Denver mining ma
chinery man. who was terribly burned
with acid last April in New York and who
died a month later, after persistently re.
fusng To tell how he received his injuries.
His death occurred at Catsaaua, Pa,
and penumonia was given as the cause.
The mystery surrounding the death be-
came public today through the careless
ness of a1ewycr's clerk in forgetting ia
have a suit suppressed. The estate claims
accidental death. Two accident Insurance.
companies. the Preferred and the Trav-
elers' assert that murder is the Only
plausible explanation
Mr. Emmanuel and his brother went TO
New ork early last April TO await the ar
rival OF the body of their father who had
died in Europe.
Emmanuel arrived in New York on a
Monday and the Investigation of detec-
tives shows that all of his time except
few hours has been accounted for.
The brother left him on the following
day, and when he returned on Wednes-
day morning 10 the hotel where they were
stopping he was told that william was
rot IN.
The brother looked for Idm all day. and
when he returned at 9 o'clock I'm tho even
ing he found William In bed. suffering
from stomach trouble.
ON the Tuesday following the brothers
went 20 Catasauqua. w. IT. Emmanuel
was still III. and on Saturday. tho dav
OF his fathers funeral. was unable 10
leave his bed. lie still said Il was only
stomach trouble. bat the physicians insist
ed on examination and found his back
complete mass OF burns.
When questioned about IL he said II was
nothing. and refused 20 tell where or how
he received the burns. The next day he
was dellrious. and continued so until he
died. month later.
Detectives made thorough examina-
tion but cannot explain the case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27
Thief DETECTED.
Owen Cannon Took Chloride OF
Silver From Gorham's.

For several weeks the officers OF the
Gorham Manufacturing Co.'S plant at
Elmwood have been missing small guam
titles OF chloride OF silver.
This Is the grsyish sediment which is
deposited I'm the tanks in which electro
plating is done
As II accumulates II IL placed I'm bar
rel kept in a stable and when that recep-
tacle Is filled the contents are sent TO a
refinery.
A watch was set for the person who
was carrying away the stun and yestcr-
day afternoon owen Cannon. a laborer,
employed about the works. was spotted.
AS he was leaving the shop and was
proceeding up Earle street he was ar
rested by Detective O'Malley.
Cannon's dinner pail was found TO con-
tain about s25 worth OF the chloride Of
silver.
Today Cannon pleaded guilty 10 the
charge of larceny and was held I'm 5000
for his appearance before the next grand
jury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27
OLD OFFENDER.
Taylor, Who Dug His Way Out
Of Jail At Maiden Captured.

Rochester. n. Y, Sept. 2.-Detectives
OF the local police force made an i'm
portsnt arrest last night in the capture
on information from Syracuse OF man
giving the name of Robert C. Edwards OF
New York.
The Syracuse authorities sent word that
man had stolen 800 worth OF dental
goods in Syracuse and to look out for
him The thief was captured i'm a pawn
shop here i'm the act OF disposlng OF the
goods. on the way to the police station he
was caught I'm the act OF trying to swal-
low newspaper clipping which described
the digging out OF the jail I'm Maiden.
Mass, OF Bert q. Taylor. arrested there
for larceny on Sept Is. Edwards. alias
Taylor admitted that he is the man who
dug out OF jail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27
STILES.

Care admitted "a a guest quickly turns
TO be master--Bovee. ee.--Philadelphia Rec
ord
Train Robbsr-Too late. boys; nothin'
doing.
The Pals-whsrs the trouble?
Train Rohber-why. the porter went
through with his whisk ahead or me-
Hear about that American young wo.
man paying 81 900 900 for a cigarette hold
erf' Get out'' Fact. 4 believe Il also
had title OF something "-Cincinnatl En-
duirer
Your husband Is DOING 80 we'll. madam.
that don't think " will be necessary for
me TO prescribe for him further" "oh,
doctor ] am so glad Now | feel sure
that he Is out of danger. '--Harpers Ba-
gar
Tommy Please. sir. won't you show m.
your room some day?
Nisltor-why certainly. but why do you
ask
Tommy-'Cos sister said " was better
than your company, and 7 don't think so.
Exchange.
Fifth.Former-rn hght the follow that
called me an idiot behind my back " he
weighs ton.
Fourth Former-i'm the chap why
don't YOU bcgin7
-Former-You don't weigh a ton
Tit-Rits
Henrlaucs Tho art " painting must
have been originally confined 20 the stern
or sex
ottineer-weu We never hear ~ any
rare paintings done hv the old mlstresses
Exchange.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27
EAST PROVIDENCE

n Is rumored In political circles that
Benjamin Wilson has deserted from the
Republican party and Joined the Goo
Coos, but the story IL not generally be-
licved, nor MIR. Wilson could not be found
this morning 10 get his side OF the story.
There Is but little doubt. however, but
what the Goo-Goos will nominate Mr..
Wilson as one OF their candidates for "
he is nominated by the Republicans and
undoubtly will be- he will surely he elect
ed In this Mariner the Goo-Goos will claim
Wilson as their mar. lie will make an
excellent candidate for any party.
IN looked like a murder on Water street
for about ten minutes last evening the
participants being colored men and West
India islanders and n colored girl named
Smith was the cause OF II all. Some time
ago Miss Smith and n West India Island
or met aud this led 10 little love af-
fair. 30 last evening the young man call
ed upon his sweetheart. but Ethels papa
seeing that the young man was not II
his kind would not admit him 10 the
house The young man insisted and de-
clared that he would see his sweetheart
or die. and the old man quickly replied
"Well. then you'll die" The lover went
away and ~ was supposed that the affair
was ended but I'm about ten minutes the
young men came back with y small reg
imcnt OF his countrymen and gained an
entrance TO the castle when Ethels DAD
picked up n baseball bat and was soon
Joined by his two sons. one of them arm .
90 with double -harreiled shot gun, and
the other with a huge revolver. and In
less time than IL takes To tell n. the lover
and his soldier band. were running for
dear lite down Water street TO the rail-
road bridge and did not stop until they
were safe ON this side Of the river and
now Ethel Is among friends IN Connccu-
cut
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27
MKINleY MEMORIAL ARCH.

New York Sept 27.-The movement 10
erect a Mckinley memorial arch in this
city is attracting much attention In art
circles Frederick Diehlman. president Of
the National Academy of Design IL par
ticularly interested and says the move
ment would lead 10 the creation OF no.
BILE work OF art In New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27

How difficult Il is for some men 10
shake OF the bonds that bind them TO
Solitical party Is shown by the refusal
OF certain Democrats IN Philadelphia.
whose honesty Is unquestioned. 10 favor
an Independent movement 20 smash
corrupt machine. Quay still has strong
hold In the keystone state. as well as In
Philadelphia, and he enjoys power be-
cause men cannot rise TO high plane OF
political Independence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27

J',sucs Dsvy Of the New York supreme
court. In charging the grand jury at
Rochester. especially enjoined upon them
the duty Of making thorough investiga-
tion OF the Ararhist organi2s tion in that
city. with View 20 indicting every
member OF d for conspiring tc commit
crime. Similar Instructions 10 grand ju-
ries all over the country. an, consecutive
action by them. would soon rid the coun-
try OF the pestiIent Anarchists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27
d & ..

CRONAN--rn this city. on the 18th inst,
Charles Leo, son Of Dennis j. and
Tresia Cronan, aged months. Z days.
Residence. % Stone street
'HUNT-In this city 2sth inst. Joseph,
son Of Catherine and the late Bartholo-
NEW Hunt.
KING-In Danielson. Connecticut. Sept
2ith. 1901. Sarah u. King.
KEACH-fn Putnam, Conn. the 25th
inst. Mrs. Sophronia s Reach, IN the
S0th year of her age.
PECK HAM-In Pawtuckct. the 27th inst,
Edwin Cranston Peckham, I'm his SD
year.
WHITFORD-In East Providence, on the
2sth inst, Mary r., wife of Solomon
Whiiford. aged 81 years. 3 months and
days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27

Frederick Mattner a walter on the
steamer Massachusetts,. fell down a nisht
~ stairs ~ the i.onsdslc wharf az 5.N
last evening iils neck and shoulders
were quite severely Wrcnched. Maitncr
Wa sent TO the Railroad Emergency
hospital rN rHH
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27
INSURANCE COMPANIES TO COMBINE.

New York, Sept 27.-A dispatch 10 The
Journal OF Commerce from London says:
The directors of the Phoenix Assurance
company. Of London. and the Atlas AS
surance company, OF London. have agreed
upon the terms for the amalgamation OF
the two companies and meetings OF the
shareholders will shortly he called to
formally confirm the arrangement which
the directors have agreed 10.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27

They were speaking of the bill.onsire's
insufferable pretensions Upon what
meat does this, our Caesar, feed that
he has grown so create exclaimed Nor
daunt. bitterly. "Mints meat, possihily?"
observed Meitravers, Srying to he cheap
ly witty while yet preserving the easy
grace OF a man OF the world. Detroit
Free Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27
THE DEMANDS OF THE
\ PEOPLE THROUGH THE NEWS.

Free transfers by thket the railway routes
\ within the city limits -
No central sob stations detention for
passages and Obstacles regular and traffic
NC PS0A~ '"S'o'kA'~'sN
No gift Of land Belonging the city which Union
company may central traosfer and by ecepy-
ing for Its offices and by the sale privileges make
large profits at the expense of the taxpayers
The selection Of candidates for the city government
November who from mayor down will pledge themselves
elected rsfuss al further privileges Union company
snta that corporation e0nents to grant reasonable system of
ticket hanscss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27

The res6lption in Colombia Is nearly
ended, out another will be started as soon
a. .lllet has been restored
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27

Lewis Nixon Is Crolrrs choice for
Democratic candidate Tor mayor of New
York, and II he stould be elected he will
also be CrokerS man.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27

Columbia didn't win. but that was the
fault OF the wind and not OF the boat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27

! am told on the best Of authority
that General John NJ. Brennan. tho
well known lawyer, is soon To retire
from the practice OF law and is going
10 he farmer. Just imagine the
change. and just picture the general
should one OF his intimate friends nced
his services. IN strikes me he would
let cart load OF pumpkins and tons
OF hay take care OF themselves while
he flew into the city lust for minute
TO see about it,"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27

Germany lost 67s men and about
$50, 0Oo 600 In China, and has thus far
nothing 10 show for either men or
money but controversy over cere-
monial In which the Kaiser lost, an
cNpiatory monument IN Pekln and loot
In Berlin. philadelphia Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-27

But Doutneyism had its run: the re-
former was hit by a financial cloud
burst and the next heard of him he
was on a tear. " All this happened
fully Is. nearly 20 years ago.