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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-03-23

We note different papers over the
state talking Of the approaching base
ball season. A very entertaining thec .
just nov, as the warm weather al :
.proaches Why can't Greenville have a
ball team--a good one at that. We can
can see no reason. for we have anna
tsurs here, as good as any in the state,
q d city whose citizens enjoy the
game. All it lacks that we can see, Of
breaking out worse than smallpox, is
for the proper man or men to take the
lead and start the bali rolling. There
are plenty of men in the city who will
take stock in the organiza tion. We
would suggest that meeting of all
enthusiasts be called to meet one night
next week and devise the best means
Of raising funds to secure team for
Greenville.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-03-23

viviality and converse. The grip Of
the order shall be the grasping Of the
right hands, the index finger and thumb
crossed-the right hand to be held be-
hind the back, the left hand At the left
ear, the thumb in the ear and the other
fingers twaddled at pleasure. The
regular meetings shall be held every
little while, whenever two or more
Butialoes get together. The dues shall
be eleven cents annually, collected on
the monthly installment plan, II possi-
BILE; If not, whenever possible. The
lodge rooms shall be located, If possi-
BILE, on the corners where the highways
intersect the byways, or at any old
place. Purchase the "dope" for the
crowd, no matter how large, when 1t
comes your turn is the geneaal rule.-
Columbus Commercial.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-03-23
QUESTIONOF
SEWERAGE
Citizen" Propounds a Few
Conundrums.
Wants to Know Something About
Contract Price.
Sewerage Question is Becoming q
Serious One-Cost Threatens
to Exceed Expectations
of Anyone.

To the Editor Of The Greenville Times:
In letter published some time ago
by Alexander Potter, engineer of the
Greenville sewer, now under construc-
tion, it was stated that the sewerage
would be completed by March |. 1t is
March 49, and we seem to be farther
from completion than we were eight
months ago.
1t is reported that it is not necessary
to abandon the maiE sewer from O'Hea
street along north Broadway to the
Fish Lake road and east along the
Fish Lake road to the waterworks a
distanceof about 5000 feet of our largest
and most expensive main sewer, which
owing to defective design has been
crushed in. also understand that it
is contemplated to use an iron pipe for
this distance, and use syphon as a
temporary measure to pump it into our
$40, 900 reservoir by an overland route
A few pertinent questions to the point
would like to have answered fully.
and without equivocation.
lst. What was the original estimated
cost'of the completed system as furnish
ed by the engineer?
End. Under the contract when was
it to be completed?
3rd. What has been expended to
date? We understand many thousands
of dollars in excess of what we voted
for their construction, mainly $65 900.
4th. What is the estimated cost to
complete the system if it can ever be
completed on the plan that is now be-
ing pursued? The grade line is about
eight feet too deep and; the sewt r pipe
is sinking in the quick sand; house con-
neetions crushing into the main sewer
as. ANYBODY can see, who has watched
the daily and nightly use Of two sbeam
pumps to try and regain the mains
wAer6 broken? . ~ =
9Th. What is the probable cost Of
this overland route by means of sy-
phon and iron pipe from O'Hea to the
sewage receptacle?
|. If II is impossible to regain the sew
|ers, how then is 1t possible to dig re-
ceptacle lower than the main is now,
and that in the face Of rising river?
9TH. Where has this extra money
that has been expended come from.
$65, 900 in loans were voted and that
was for sewrage? BY what authority
has there been more spent and where
did it come from? If the authorities
power to borrow money for sewrlge,
it was unnecessary to put It to . vote to
issue the money.
Now the question l would like to sub
NIT to the people is that halt be call
ed, and examination made as to wheth-
er this experiment is capable OF being
made success at any price?
Has not enough OF money been spent
to demonstrate the fact that we cannot
successfully construct main sewer at
the depth that It is now in quick sand2
CITIZEN,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-03-23

called to see him twice, but failed \
find him In. Mrs Longino and Mrp
Nelson were in the party.
Tho parade passed up Pennsylyanii
avenue TO the treasury around The from
Of the treasury, down ~ the whit
House out to Washington circle wher.
Il disbanded. The Court Of Honor VA.
erected In front Of the White House
stands for high officials we're built, and
massive white pillars resembling tie
cclonads u Tuxon, constituted tht
court. When the president reached
the court, he took The place Of honor IN
one stand, guarded by his escort, and
viewed the parade. That night the
inaugural ball took place in the I'M
mense court Of the pension Office, and
was opened by President and Mrs.
Mckinley. 1t is said TO have been the
most gorgeous social event In our his
tory, and the mingllng Of bright uni
forms, handsome toilts, beautiful w0-
men and chivalric men, must have
presented very fascinating picture.
Tuesday night attended the grand
concert given by the Marine band in
the room utilized for the ball Of the
previous night, and the decorations
beggar description. Inever saw such
profusion OF flowers and incandescent
lights. It looked like the place had
bee IN turned into forest with millions
Of twlnkling stars.
The presidents flag made Of electric
lights, was very pretty. I send you .
dance program and official souvenier.
fireworks display took place Tues
day night, but was about the same as
last year at the Shriners. Altogether
the Inauguration was grand and in
teresting scene, with many great les
sons and incentives to the attainment
of the higher things It leaves an in
preston, and arouses new patriotism,
and interest in our country. 1t does
one good to note the faces and features
Of the great crowd. II is great event
in the nations history, as well as ii
the lives Of those Of us who
daily witness the greatness Of our coun-
try and the democratic simplicity oi
l its government
forget to tell you Of one incident
which shall never forget. The night
attended the concert. the papers say
Il, 900 people were present.
The Columbus, Ohio Glee Club, led
bv our Marine Band, sang pMy coun.
Country Tis Of Thee, and the entire
audience j,ired II and kept perfect
time. It was thrilling. The Star d
Tonight says l45, 900 visitors were pres
ens. wishE kneR how y express All
| saw. u conclusion | Wish % Be
remembered kindly to all my Green;
vile friends. Truly and affectionately,
VIM. RAY TOOMBS:
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-03-23
Are You a Member
Of Order Of Buffalos?
If Not You Should Take Neces
.,- sary Steps to Get. In as
Soon as Possible.

Are you q member of the Order !
the NBuffaloes? If you are not you
should at once takesthe necessary step.
to become full Hedged member o.
that order. 1t is comparatively new
order. the fact is it is only about two
weeks ola, but wonderfully strong fol
its age. ItSbids fair to sweep the coun.
try and oltclass all other organizations
as,far as membership iseoncerhed. II
issaid TO be highly ntelfectual, benov-
olens, humanitarian order. lodges are
being Formed in every part9f the coun-
try and you viii have to hurry to get
in as a charter member, Those who
have taken degree say Il is far ahead
Of any other, being 90 entirely different
from anything yet organized. AN the
funds paid in are distributed among the
different orphan asYlumsf and worthy
institutions in the state. OF course a
sufficient amount is always reserved for
the. proper conduct of the business
Of the order. As the soda
water season Is near az hand we pre-
sent some ofthe rules Of the organiza-
tlon In order to give. those desiring to
form a ivdge ample opportunity to do
so before the heated term begins, In
tbs, first place to become a Buffalo you
must be a recognized good fellow, be in
possession of-eleven cents or have 3
iine on how to get hold Of thai
amount. The imitation ss not thing
to be overcome by physical endurance
as in some orders. When once mem
Der you become 3 "Buffalo Buck. -
The object Of the order is TO promote
the triology Of cor-cOngenIality, con
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-03-23
VIVID DESCRIPTION OF
THE INAUGURATION
Vim. Ray Toombs Writes an Interesting Letter
to His Father.
He Says Was the Largest Crowd Of People He Ever Saw Gath
ertdTogether- Streams Of humanity Filled the Streets
From Saturday Till After Inauguration.

and people had then gathered in the
open space In front OF the capito'.
Near twelve Roosevelt arrived in q
closed carriage and went Immediately
to the senate. He was unaccompa-
MED. In few minutes came McKin-
ley with Senator Hanna in an open
carriage, escorted by the Governors
Island, IN. ~ band, and troop "a" OF
Cleveland, the famous "Black Horse
squadron He went at once to the
senate, where the vice president was
sworn in in the preseuce Of a distin.
guished party shortly before noon.
The party then formed to march to the
inaugural stand. Mrs. Mckinley.
leaning on the arm of Gen. Corbin.
first came out of the east entrance and
marched down through the crowd to
the covered part of the stand from
which the president was to speak.
A gentle rain was falling, but with
wifely pride she walked with barred
head. Then came the diplomats, the
governor general OF Canada, followed
by the senate and house, army and
navy officials, and other high digni-
taries. At last Mckinley, with Miles,
Dewey and the supreme court, ap-
peared, and the long pent-up enthu-
siasm Of the thousands broke loose,
resulting in grand ovation for man
very evidently dear to the hearts Of
his countrymen. He laid his hand
upon the open Bible as Justice Fuller
administered the oath, and then de-
livered his address. He is forceful
and impressive speaker, and has very
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-03-23
GREENvILLE IS WORST FIRE
More than One Hundred thousand Dollars III
Cotton and Property Burned.
GrsenvIes Compress Seventeen Houses and Church Licked W
by the Fiery Demon

Friday afternoon the fire show
reached its climax, when the bell
| in the tower announced that the
Greenviile compress, with its
counters bales of cettOn we're ON
fire. Anyway one could look peo-
pie could be seen running down
streets and across corners n:the
|aireciion Of fire. The heavy onrl-
i O, black smoke decked here aud
there by rel fiery flames, told the
awful destruction that was going
on. The stitf. south wind which
was blowing tanned the fire, in
spite OF the wafer from a-dozen
nozzIes playing omit, into one sol
id fiery mass of flame. Every
hose Of the fire department was
connected and playing or the fire,
and citizens of every walk in life
were lending a hand to savs the
burning propeetys
IL was soon seen that the only
hope was I'd save the cotton and
platforms of the cumpress, Ms the
presstower and engine room were
gone beyond a Doubt. The heavy
wind from the south was carrying
from the fire live eTnbers and great
fakes of fire which Nefcs falling
upon the dry roofs of the houses
and cabins for blocks away and
setting them on fire. AT one lime
It looked as though the entire
block along 1heoI,old street and
SteeI's alley would be destroyed.
Sixteen houses in the district
were totally destroyed, along with
the New Hope Baptist church(col-
ore,Il. Wnile the fire was in its
fury the water supply gave out,
which decreased the pressure to q
point where it was of little or no
service, until the fierce flames bad
licked up e5ery thing that lay inl
their immediate reach, aud the in-
tense beat causing the firenlen In
some places to desert their hose
when they saw the water pressure
of, as they reaized that further
effort on their parts were frtile
1t looked as though this end Of
the city was doomed to destruction.
Moving was the order, and every
one ON. every side, black and white,
gere seurrying 10 and fro wltl al
manner Of household goods, With
which they soen hllel the streets.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-03-23
Washington, D. c., March 10, l9c

Washington, D. c., March 10, 1901.
DR.. r. 8. 1'oonbs.
Dear Father:--First let me tell you
about the inauguration, for that is the
thing foremostin In the minds of Wash
ingtonians at this time. | can't begin
to describe it NIL to you for it was too
grand and dazzling for description.
The Inauguration took place Monday
but the city began to fill up five days
previous, although the crowd reached
its climax on Monday. never saw so
many people gathered together in all
my life. OF course you can get some
idea from the papers, but it cannot be
fully appreciated unless you witness it
personally.
Saturday evening, the End, / went
down to see the decorations on Penn
sylvania avenue, the route of the great
parade, and su1h grand and inspiring
scene one seldom sees. The entire
length Of the street from the treasury
to the capitol was one floating mass Of
red, white and b.ue bunting, the stores
telegraph poles and trees being liter
ally covered with it. There were
thousands of flags in evid, nee and
countless pictures Of Mckinley
and Roosevelt. All conceivable space
was used by the committee for grand
stands, the money received from the
sale Of seats being used to partially
defray the expenses of the Inaugural
tion. The stands were gorgeously
decorated. All stores fronting on the
avenue erected stands which extended
out over the walk. Some windows on
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-03-23

causing il 20 look like 4 general
warehouse stock of some sec0nds
hansl fufniture broker. peonB
we're swarming about with ID
dens'Of stuff, rs busy ind thick Al
bees in d hive.
Every hollsetOp had two to five
psrsQns upon It pouring water a|| "
by this means, together with diffeR-
ent pieces Of hose playing nI5o1
The buildi igs near those hurnin
prevented further spfead Of 4
lire and stopped the destruction
To the large number Of open
hydrants is attributed ole cause u
the weak pressure.
The saving 0t the oJl red school
building which was Ia front Of tH
burning cDlored baptist church
was due to thu eff0rts III thre8 t
four men who alnnDst baked h|'l
kept their stream playing lIy0n
the building until the critical lIs0:
nient wis passetls
The true loss BY this Iire, and
the insurance carried will not ba
known for several days. bur w
print below, . listOf the looaet
and tie property destroyed
The compress loss IL pressis ~.
stroyed will be about SO 900, b
wor8 ofrebniIding aIread y started
The los catton which Is fully
covered BY insurance, IS can
best determine 1, is Mr.. II. YinceI 4.
500 bales, WaIdauef 800, fia&k
ins Critlenden l5O. Craig & ca.
$50. Fisher 40, Klein & WiIz1h
Is, Hol and so.
The residence loosers wore. j %
Evans ono, james Jordan fWb'
Mrs. Ehrllch 1--WE, Jerry CoIen|An
two, Lyle Green one, Manuel
Ssef.is one, Dr. Lampkin TIN
Nari II one, and Rev Ga|1s
baptisi cinrch.
From a rough estimate, the |09
at compress win run il The neigh.
h6rhood Of SiD0, 600, and IA l1
dences. 81 900. mostly o0r1I.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-03-23

Today we especially call the at
tention of our readers to the print
of our paper. This We have been
trying TO improve for some time
aud today, under the pressmanship
Of Mr.. Hart recently from Helena,
we think we have succeeded. The
issue this week is also printed on
a high priced quality of paper and
will not tear BY turning. We are
as proud of our sheet today as q
small boy is Of HIS first PAIR of
pants. "a
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-03-23
Notice Of the Proposal

OF the Mayor and Board OF Aldermen Of the
Town OF Leland, in the state Of Mississippi,
to issue bonds Of said Town.
Notice is hereby given, that the Mayor and
Board Of Aldermen OF, the town of Leland,
Ia the state of Mississippi, will, at special
meeting to be held on The 18th day Of April,
1901, in said town Of Leland, provide for the
issunnce Of the bonds Of said town, 10 the
amount Of ten thousand dollars, for the pur-
pose of erecting a system OF Waterworks m,
and for the benefit Of, said town, which bonds
will be in the sum Of <5O0.O0 each, and num-
bered in regular series from 81" upward, and
are to mature as follows, to-wit:-Bond No. /,
TO mature in one year from date, Bond No. to
mature In two years from date, Bond No 8 to
mature In three years from date, Bond No. to
mature in four years from date, Bond Npeg to
mature in Eve years from date, Bond No. TO
mature in six years from date, Bond No. Z TO
mature in seven years from date, Bond No. s 70
mature in eight years from date Bon0 No. 3 to
mature in nine years from date, kqno No. ~ .
mature in eleven ears from date Bond No. IL
to mature in twelve yearH from data. Bond Nc
Is to mature In thirteen years from date, Bond
No. "a TO mature in fourteen years from dat,
Bond No. Is to mature in hftesa years from
date, Bond No. ls to mature Ia sixteen years
from date Bond No, n % matprein selenteen
ytass from date, BOND Nc. u 70 mature in
eighteen yearn from date. Bond No. - 70 ma
ture IN nineteen year from date, Bond No. 9
to mature IN twenty Teara nom date. and al
bonds bearing interest a. the fate % ak per
cent per annum, from the date Of their issu-
annually at the Western NATIONAL Baik of
n. r., and are 70 le nthoeraphed, framed,
signed, sealed, registered and isH1ed, as 70.
osifs b. section 3oi5, q the Code Of i502, q
the state OF Misniaaippi
!. T. D. K1gNIsoH,
clerk Of Town OF Leland.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-03-23

Dir Bob harneIie, 8 royal 2o0t
fellow andone nf ne best |s1.
on or oli lhe psd. & ae1n
place d tho Leader alter .
daYs trip taking orders 0 '0
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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-03-23

Miss Lizzie Hunt was the lucky
person last Sunday, who got the 81.
Mopr, was the word, which appear
"a "a Nelms & Blums' ad.
Io1ay the word is . part Of ones
hQdy and is found by arranging all
the |etters Of u word in some ad. to
make IT.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-18
STARS AND STRIPES
Old Glory Is Swung to the Breezes
Bottom Up

When a groupe of citizens assem-
bled on Jackson street yesterday and
pointed to the immense flag waving
proudly above Furlow School, others
assembled and the crowd grew rapid
~. Ordinarily there might have been
a riot when the multitude again gazed
upon Old Glory. for it was plainly
seen that the flag was inverted, with
the field of stars at the bottom. This
was casus belli, beyond doubt, but
instead of going up to the school and
wrecklng the building, each of 700 or
800 members of the observation party
in the street quietly sought a tele-
phone and informed Supt. Mathis of
the error made in hosting the flag.
Before noon he had answered most of
these messages, and then proceeded to
make the change desired.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-18
WOOLEN DRESS GOODS,

Through the hot summer jack frost has been busy
weaving dress goods for autumn He has forgotten neither
the maids matrons nor children The result of his work
may be seen here at any time you call Drop and
wander about Get acquainted with the many beautiful
styles Prices very economical too very little money
will buy great deal of styles and beauty.
Broadclohs IN large variety of colors and qualities
5Onches WIDE 75c, ST. 81 So 81 75 81 per yard Com
pare them with any in America, alone in Amerlcus
Venetian Cloths-4O inches wide, Atwood 5Oc so
inches wide, 75c, 81 and 81 Is yard.
Merose Cloths and Prunela Cloths, new fabrics, satin
hn1sh dressy materials 20 coorngs 85c and 81 per yard
Chevot Serges all wood 40 inches wide SOC; As inches
wide CSC and 75c; so inches wide CSC.
Fannels in plain and figured for waists nearly every
imaginable shade, 49, SOC, Csc, 75cyard.
We just call your attention to the few items above as
they are forming the chief attractions just this de-
partment. Thousands of others, however-all prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-18
NOT ACTIVELY IN THE MARKET
Buyers Shy of Cotton While Condi-
tions Prevail.

Americus' cotton receipts were up to
the average yesterday and many sales
were made at prevailing prices despite
the tendency of the market to decline
from it's recent high position. How
ever, Americus buyers were not &C.
lively and aggressively in the market
yesterday, owing to conditions at the
cotton compress here. They did not
feel inclined to buy heavily, and then
probably have to hold the cotton for
an indefinite time before being able to
ship it to the ports. In this Americus
is calculated to suffer not little COM
mercially, and the remedy to be ap-
piled is anxiousIy awaited by the trade
here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-18
An Exclamation.

On 18th of December last year I de,
cided to quit the retail dry goods bust
ness and advertised my entire stock at
cost for cash to close out. [ sold every.
thing at cost as [ promised to do, and
sold piles Of goods, but on account Of
beginning the sale so late was IN.
able to close out my entire stock before
the season was oyer and as a conse
quence [ had to continue through the
spring and summer.
I am still determined to quit the re.
tail business and offer my entire stock
of dry goods, clothing, shoes, hats,
and gents furnishing goods at cost for
cash.
I have begun this sale this season in
time to close out, and this [ am going
to do. I hope to sell everything be,
fore Jan. LIST, as [ want to engage in
other business at that time.
[ have never fooled my friends OF
the public, and am not doing so now,
and while did not quit business last
season it was not my fault, but I did
give the trade goods at cost as prom
ised, as my customers will attest. My
stock consists mostly of new goods
bought this season, as I thought il
easier to sell the stock with new goods
than without.
You can get just anything you want
here as stock is unbroken.
Thanking my friends and the pub
lie for past patronage and soliciting O
continuance until stock is closed, ]
am, Very Respectfully,
LEE ALLEN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-18
Tot Causes Night Alarm,

lone night my brother's baby was
taken with Group" writes Mrs. J. c..
Snider, of Crlttendon, KY, cit seemed
it would strangle before we could get a
doctor, 80 we gave it DIR. Kings New
Discovery, which gave quick relief and
permanently cured it. We always keep
1t in the house to protect our children
from Group and Whooping Cough. 1t
cured me of chronic bronchial trouble
that no other remedy would relieve"
Infalible for Coughs, Colds, Throat and
Lung troubles. SOC and $1,00. Trial
bottles free at E J. Eldridge's.