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The Greenville times., 1903-05-09
ODD FELLOWSHIP IN GREEN
VILE.

The order of Odd Fellows was on.,' nlS'
instituted in Greenville on June ooVn'
1871 with the following charter neI
Aors to.wit; julius Landau, Me w.
Sanders, G.. A. Fulton, l. a. no''.o,
and Fl Scott. OF these charter
memhars all have passed into .he
Great Beyond, save Bro. Scott VINO
is the only surviving charter member
of this lodge. This is the first tiine
in the history of Odd Fellowship III
the State of Mississippi, that Grand
Lodge has honored us with It's pres
ence, and we feel proud that TINS ses.
sion has been harmonious, ana .naV
each delegate has been the recipient
of Greenvilles hospitality IL was
only shortly after Greenviile Aouso'
No. 94 was organized that our country
was visited by the dreadful epedemio
of ,7s. which took from our mids1
MANY a devoted Odd Fellow and goou
citizen, and nearly depleted our ranks
vet, heoric like our little band again
went to work, and from chaos there
sprang forth a good working LODGE
until today our lodge ranks, numer-
ically, second in the State, ana pius
soon TO become the largest and take
foremost rank.
Odd Fellowship in Mississippi, and
especially in our local lodge, is taxing
ON a new lease of life, is making
rapid strides, and is still spreading
its refining and benevolent influence
throughout the length and breadth OF
this grand jurisdiction. Our mem.
bership is growing at wonderful
pace. One year ago with only sixty
one members, Greenville Lodge OF
Odd Fellows has grown until today
our membership numbers l25. When
the last annual session of the Grand
Lodge was held in the city of Merid-
ian on May 9Th and 18th, it was the
unanimous will of the Grand Lodge
that its sixty-fifth annual session be
held in our city, as the various dele
gates from all over the State felt as
sured that Greenville's noted hospital
ity would be fully demonstrated on
such an occasion, and when the Gre
vase occurred near our city and the
word went forth that assistance would
probably be needed, the Grand Master
of Odd Fellows instructed our lodge
to make draft on the Grand Lodge
of Odd Fellows for the relief Of the
food sufferres.
The session of the Grand Lodge in
this city has been most successful
one. 1t has given an impetus to
Greenville lodge, and we hope and
trust that we will soon again have
the pleasure OF welcoming the Grand
Lodge to our city.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-09
NOT so.

We fear that some persons reading
the remarks of The Greenvllle Times
will conceive the idea that Editor
Crosby is prejudiced against Governor
Longino because of the fact that the
aforesaid editor failed to land the
Worlds Fair commissionership.
Natchez Democrat.
Not so, Brother Natchez Democrat.
OF course we knew when we COM
menced the fight for Senator Money
that this would be attributed as the
cause, but there are friends of ours, and
friends of the governor as well, in the
State today whom we asked for help
in the comissionership fight, and told
them that should Governor Longlno
expect the support of The Times IN
consideration we would not receive
the appointment, as Money was even
then our choice.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-09

intv to educate all the blacks in the
south at their own expense, TINS
would lift great burden from the
shoulders of the white people OF the
Southern States, who would then be
able to spend the money they raise py
taxing themselves in the education o'
their own children,
A movement has already peel
started in Mississippi to apportion 'he
school fund according to the amount
of taxes paid by the whites ana the
negroes, and if the movement Is sue
cessful as it promises to be, having
been made an issue in the present
gubernatorial campaign, it VIII
spread to other Southern States and
thousands of negro schools will DC
closed and just that many more opened
for the education of white children
sadly in need of it. After all, IT does
not appear that the negro is beneht-
ted by the higher education, but on
the contrary there are many instances
to show that it tends to develop his
vicious and rascally instincts. 1t
was only few days ago that negro
lawyer named Miller, who is gradu-
ate of Yale University, was sentenced
in Philadelphia to the penitentiary
for forgery. Before he left Ne"
Haven, however, he had been convict
ed of embezzlement, and served sew
eral months in Jail. In commenting
on the conviction of the nergo Miller
the Philadelphia-Ledger says:
"It is a contention of the oppo-
nents for higher education Of the race
that the negro character at this stage
of its development will not bear edu'
eating, its moral instincts being too
weak, and that to educate negroes Is
to turn out accomplished rascals. 1t
cannot be denied that there is too
much justification for this charge
There are too many colored preach
ers of easy morals colored lawyers
living by the worst methods of the
shyster; colored doctors prscticing
upon the ignorance of their race
colored teachers, editors and profess
ional politicians dagging their fellows
down with talents that should have
been employed in elevating them. ="
The most impudent, insolent and
vicious class of negroes that the South
has to contend with are those who
have enjoyed the benefits of the pub
lie school system at the expense OF
the white people. 1t has been well
said of them that they turn learn
ing into crime and literature into
lust. New Orleans Daily States.
We do not endorse the above but
publish it to show that the press OF
other States and their people are
thinking along the same line as Var
daman and that men like Roosevelt,
Wilson and Carnegie are responsible
for the conditions now arising more
SO than Vardaman, due to their IA
voritism of the race, over their own
Caucasian blood and skin.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-09

ering Of our insurance rates. paving
the streets, collection Of street tax,
the city sewerage, the granting oil
franchises, and many other matters oi
like importance.
There is no denying the fact that
the welfare and growth OF a city de-
pends largely upon its mayor andc oun'
Gil. For a city to prosper and grow
this body must be harmonious one
and back up the mayor in his recon-
mendations for the city's good, even
IL il means loss to private interests
or personal friends, and the mayor OF
member who finds himself out OF har'
mony, or finds that his business pre-
vents him from giving part OF ms
time TO this work, owes it to the city,
as we'll as himself, to tender MS res
ignation and allow some one VINO can
be in harmony and who can spare his
time, to take his place.
No city has council composed OF
more successful business men than mas
Greenville. and if they would give
its needs a part of their attention
great good would result. They
should take more interet in the well
fare of the city and attend the city's
business meetings in full force.
This is not said in tho way OF criti'
cism but for the city's gooo.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-09
EDUCATED NEGRO CRIMINALS,

Mr.. Andrew Carnegie, who recently
gave 5000, 900 to the Tuskegee Insti-
tute. and other Northern millionaires,
seem to be more concerned about the
education of the negroes in the South
than of the youths of their own race,
many of whom are unable to secure
an education because nearly one-halt
of the taxes paid by the white people
of the Southern States are expended
for the support of public schools for
negroes. These generous ntrlbu-
tions of the Northern millionaires to
negro universities is aroAsing a spirit
of resentment in the South, which
some day may result in Mr.. Carnegie
and other millionaire philanthropists
and negrophilists having an oppoTtu
The Greenville times., 1903-05-09
A BAPTIST MINISTER'S OPINION.


Brownsville. Tenn, Apr. 81, 1908
Mr.. Walter N. Hurt,
Hattiesburg, Miss.
Dear Sir:-You ask me for my
candid opinion of Maj Jas, X. Var
daman as a man, gentleman,
christiau,a scholar and a suitable
person for the exalted position of gov
ernor of the commonwealth of thu
State of Mississippi. l have ne
hesitency in complying with your re
quest,
During my pastorate in Greenwood
| was intimately associated will
Mai. Vardaman and found him t.
be a gentleman of the highest type
Some who read his schathing denun'
citation of political sin and depravity
might think him harsh, uncouth ano
vulgar, but this is not true OF him
He is elegant and refined. His ter
rible invectives against crookednes'
grows out of his intense hatred OF 1t.
/ truly believe that if there is an in
corruptible man in Mississippi, that
man is James K. Vardaman.
As christian he may not measure
up to the full standard but who
does? have often talked with him
in his Office and konw that no one
reveres the divine Christ more than
he. He was not member OF my
church-and do not know how well
he fulfilled his christian duties.
know that he believed in God, in the
Word of God, in the divine Christ,
and in an upright life.
AS a scholar he stands among the
first rank. There are men who have
had better college training, but you
will have to look mighty close to find
a man in Mississippi that knows more
than Jas. K. Vardaman. He is an
intellectual giant.
AS to his suitability for the posi-
tion of governor only express my
opinion, and cannot better express
it than by saying if were in Missis-
sippi would vote for him.
| am very truly yours,
J. B. Lawrence.
Rev. ]. B. Lawrence is pastor or
the Baptist church in Brownsville,
Tenn, is a native Mississiplan, a
graduate of Mississippi College, and
was pastor of the Greenwood Baptist
church for many years.
The Progress takes no stock in the
candidacy of Major Vardaman for
governor, but since he is citizen Of
the State and has had the serious
charge of being an atheist preferred
against him were perfectly willing to
give him the benefit of the above let
ter handed us for publication. Hat
tiesburg Progress, April %, 1903.
The above from the Progress will
be read with much interest by the
Greenville readers of The Times, as
many of the Baptist people have and
do believe that Major Vardaman, If
not an ATHEIST, has very little regard
for the Diety. But the above letter
coming from Baptits divine who is
intimately associated with Mr.. Varda-
r,on and who declares that he is q
christian gentleman, should have Its
effect upon them.
And few words complimentary to
the Progress will not be amiss. The
Progress is opposed to Major Varda-
man for governor still is willing to
set him Alright beforeasthe people. If
every paper in this State pursued such
a policy, politics in Mississippi would
have less rottenness.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-09
SHOULD TAKE MORE INTEREST

We are sorry to see the lack OF in
terest taken in the council meetings
by our councilmen. For the past sew
eral meetings barely quorum has
been present, which ought not to be,
for there are many important matters
of vital Importance concerning the
city to be brought up before them for
discussion and to be decided, that a
bare quorum does not want to assume
the responsibility of acting upon.
Among the questions are, the low
The Greenville times., 1903-05-09
DATE OF FIRST PRIMARY

All the candidates for county ottces
met in the office of Percy and Camp
bell last Thursday and decided among
themselves to set Wednesday, June
24th, as the day to hold the first pri-
mary eleuion in this county.
This is a good move on the part OF
the candidates as it gives them six
weeks to see every voter in the county
and save them the trouble, expense
and loss of time in having to wait
two months longer to know their vic
tory or defeat.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-09

There are no men better capable OF
feeling the public pulse or knowing
public sentiment than the drummers,
for they go into every county and
mix with all classes of people, and it
is the opinion of these knights OF the
grip that "Vardaman is the winner y
II you doubt the truth Of this squib,
ask the three next drummers you
meet, and see and hear for yourself.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-09
REPLY TO THAT BUTTON.
Written for the Yazoo Sentinel.

REPLY TO THAT BUTTON. y
Written for the Yazoo Sentinel.
Sing a song of sixpence,
/ will tell you there,
Why this pin of Vardaman
We all love to wear
1t represents a noble man,
Honest, strong and brave,
Who wouldn't stoop to little thing
Hence could not be knave.
'Tis manners personifed
In the jackson Evening News
To call Vardaman Jack daw,''
And otherwise abuse.
For surely he has the right
OF freedom of speech.
When his language is beautiful,
"Ingersoll' you screech.
The people love the Major,
No matter what you say;
Buttons or no buttons,
He will win the day.
Each of the other candidates
Is good honest man,
But all they find to talk about
Is the Vardaman plan"
Now can you doubt the truth
A single minute longer
Vardaman day by day
Is simply growing stronger.
Third race" you say.
Where can be the harm?
The third time you know,
Always works the charm.
Yes, Vardaman is the man,
His buttons we will wear,
And when he is Governor,
Our burdens he will bear.
Vardaman Admirer.
Flora, Miss, April %.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-09
IMPORTANT TO VOTERS.
Date of First Primary Election
Changed to June Gath.

Greenville, Miss, May 7, 1908.
To Leroy Percy,
President, Executive Committee,
Washington County, Miss.
Dear SIR
We, the undersigned candidates for
county offices, subject to the action OF
the Democrtic primary, desire to sub
init to the Democratic Executive
Committee, the following proposition
That the primary election for the Off
ces for which we are candidates be
held on the twenty fourth day OF
June, nineteen hundred and three, at
which primary all registered, quail
fed, white Democratic voters will be
allowed to participate. We agree
that we will abide by such primary
and support the successful candidates
in such primary; that where there
are two candidates for an Office, the
one receiving the majority of the
votes at such primary shall have his
name placed upon the ticket at the
regular August primary; that where
there are more than two candidates
for an office, the two receiving the
highest number of votes at the June
primary shall have their names
placed upon the ballot at the August
primary. We agree to defray all ex-
penses incident to holding of the
June primary.
Respectfully,
Assessors
S. P. Aiken,
J. W. Prior,
". H. Ousler
Sheriff
J. H. Crouch,
Harvey Miller,
Chancery Clerk
T. H. Hood,
J. H. Robb.
Circuit Clerk
W.K. Gildart.
Treasurer
]. A. Cannon,
Ernest Kellner,
W. Klingman, Jr
For the purpose of considering tn
above matter meeting of the Demo
cratic Executive Committee is calle,
for Friday, May 18th, at the Office o
Percy and Campbell in Greenville
Miss.
Leroy Percy,
Chairman.
]. R. Gage,
John K. Mutt,
J. J. Henry,
Merrett Williams,
Van B. Boddie,
Frank Butler,
J. B. Williams,
Geo. G. johnson,
B. T. Winter,
E. W. Scott,
]. R. Yerger.
John L. Hebron,
Committee.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-09

Senator Moneys speech at the
opera house in this city has been
pronounced by all who heard it a
scholarly effort and one of the finest
ever heard at the Grand.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-09

The rain is one of the most refresh
ing things in the county just now.
Some say it was brought on by the
political explosions last Tuseday by
the candidates.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-09
NOTICE.

House cleaning and fancy washing
a speciality. Can give very best Of
references. Call on Lena Washington,
opposite Court School. m9 8,
The Greenville times., 1903-05-09

The prohibitionists of this State
are urging by circular letters, that
only anti-liquor men be elected to the
legislature.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-09

The supporters of each candidate
now claim their champions election
without doubt.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-09
Hon. A. S. Kyle has retired from
the race for State treasurer.

Washington county will have hust-
ling candidates during the next thirty
days.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-09

The United Daughters Of the Con-
federacy of Mississippi, are in session
at Water Valley this week.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-09

Candidates Critz, Noel and Varda-
man all increased the hopes OF their
friends here last Tuesday.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-09
FOR SALE.

Saddle horse, good rider, gentle and
in first class condition. Address s. T..
Shaw, Benoit, Miss. 4-25, 2t.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-09

If you want early seed corn go to
Geo. Wilhelm, 1873 Main ST., Green
vile, Miss.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-07
Benson.

The Ladies' Aid society met at the home
of Mrs. John Crews last Wednesday after
neon.
Services will be held today at the Metho-
dist Episcopal church at the usual hours,
Rev. Mr.. Crews. pastor.
Mrs. Joseph Mcclure will entertain the
Ladies' Aid members and friends with the
Decent lunch next Tuesday afternoon from
3 to 5 o'clock.
Rev. A. M. Totman filled the pulpit of
the Methodist church last Sunday morning
during the absence of the pastor, Rev.
Crews, who was In Blair, Ned, over last
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hofzigger, who were
in Benson some two months ago on their
wedding tour to the coast, are now on
their way to their home in Hopedale, H.,
and are visiting at the home of their rela-
tives, Mr.. and Mrs. c.. Stiger.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Morgan expect to at
tend the graduation of the class at the
State university on next Wednesday. Miss
McDill, their niece, is a member of the
class. Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan will visit a
few days with friends in Lincoln while IN
the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Watenpaugh, who
once lived in Benson before removing to
North Carolina. spent last Friday visiting
their way to Grand Island, where Mr..
Watenpaugh will fill a position in a Bap-
fist college.
The wedding of Mr.. G. w. Stiger of this
Neb., was solemnized at the home of the
brides parents on Winterstein hill. At 3
% CLOCK the Dflue entered on the arm OF the
groom, being otherwise unattended, under
the canopy of white satin ribbons to the
arch in the north parlor, where the minister
stood to receive them. The brides gown
was of white opera batiste and she carried
bride roses. Rev. Asa Sleeth of the First
Methodist Episcopal church. of Plattsmouth
performed the during which soft
strains of L~ohengrin played by Miss Ethel
Morgan of Benson sounded from the plano.
After the ceremony a dainty supper was
served. Just before the bride assumed her
going-away gown she tossed her bridal
bouquet from the balcony to the young
women present. Miss Lillian Stiger, sister
of the groom, was successful in catching
II. The bride and groom left on the 1925
train and will bs at home in their cottage
on Leroy and Nottingham streets after
July L. Those present from Benson were:
Misses Stiger, l.. Stiger, Morgan, Mr.. and
Mrs. C.. Stiger, Mr.. K. A. Stiger and Mr..
James Peterson.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-07
OMAHA SUBURBS.
Florence.


J. B. Brisbin was a business visitor in
Omaha Wednesday via the motor line.
Mrs. J.. G. Barcus is taking a vacation
and visiting friends and relatives in Iowa.
JACOB Potter, Of Tekamah, spent one day
Nike SffS this week the guest of his brother
s. A. Goodell spent the past week at
Blair, attending to some property he has
Henry. weasa Of Omaha was a business
visitor here this week, looking after his
w. c. Crosby of Omaha spent Sunday
Tucker.
Henry Lewis of Bancroft is here visiting
bis grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thirtle
for a few days.
Mrs. Numal OF Herman visited a couple
OF days this week with Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Davis, ST.. went to Blair on Deco
ration day, returning home the same even
ing on the evening train.
Hans Limbur and family Of South Omaha
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Anderson Sunday afternoon.
Henry Dresser was a business visitor to
Blair on the morning train Wednesday, re-
turning home the same day.
Ernest Travis went to Laurel, Neb.,
Thursday on a short business trip. He
expects to be absent a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Weber of Wayne,
Neb., are here visiting Mr.. Weber's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Weber, ST..
Miss Nettie Myers of Omaha has been
AACAS ud15 Vi ll6 DdSI week on &C
count of the serious illness of her mother.
DR.. Akers is spending a few lays WIS.,
iting DIT. Foster at Cedar Creek, Neb. He
has not decided as yet where he will To-
cate.
F. M. George and family left Thursday
morning for the beet fields at Charevoix,
Mich. Mr.. George has charge of the la
borers.
Miss Irene Cowan left for her home at
Peru, Neb., Saturday. She has been de-
tained here several days on account of the
high water.
Mr.. T. B. Smith and wife, who have been
making their home at the hotel for the
past SIX weeks, went to Blair Wednesday.
Mr.. Smith represents the New York Mu-
tual Life insurance company.
DIR. H. c. Smith, who has been In Chi
graduate course, returned home June 2,
and will resume his practice here, when
has been In charge of DR.. w. o. Akers
In his absence.
Miss Josephine Kelleher, who has been
teaching in the public schools here for the
Wyo., to teach in the schools at that place,
and she has decided to accept the position
for the coming year.
About thirty-five of the Odd Fellows from
the Omaha lodges visited with Jonathan
lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Friday night. The car line makes it very
convenient for them to come to Florence.
Heretofore they had no way of getting
back to Omaha except by team conveyance.
Miss Anna Charleston, who has been here
the past year making her home with her
aunt, Mrs. j. G. Kindred, left for her home
at Gilmore, Ia Saturday, accompanied by
her aunt and Miss Vera Kindred. Mrs.
Kindred and Miss Kindred will make a
visit of a couple of weeks before return
ing home.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-07

in celebration Of their FIRST wedding ami
versary.
Mrs. Julia Crissey Hoobler. who under
went a serious operation on Friday, is re-
ported to be resting easily at Wise Me
mortal hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry weiland are en-
tertaining Mrs. Sarah Lamport and Miss
Ida Lamport Of Kansas City. Mo.
Previous to going to Europe, Mr.. Demp-
ster entertained his old employees at dinner
on Saturday evening at his nome. He was
afterwards presented by them with a beau
tiful miniature travelling clock, with the en-
craving. with kind remembrance from
the boys at the store" Mr.. Dempster
offered his best thanks n was glad that
he could always look bach with great pleas
ure to the friendly relations he had al
ways maintained with his employees.
Mr.. Francis worrell has returned from
New York. where he has been pursuing
his studies in mining engineering at Column
bia university.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-07
Dundee.

@. g. Leavitt left for New York last week
to sail on Saturday for Europe.
A meeting of the Dundee improvement
club was held at the Presbyterian church
Friday evening.
With Miss Grace Hancock, Miss Margaret
Barr entertained at a novelty shower las
week in honor of Miss SMELL.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. II. Patton have moved
Into Omaha and for the present are stop-
ping with Mr. William Baird.
Rev. Joseph ]. Lampe is improving stead
lily now and is able to be up about the
house.
Mr.. ]. II. Daniels and family. who have
recently moved to Dundee. occupy the
house next the corner on Fifty-frst and
California streets.
DR.. and Mrs. II. c. Van Gieson and Miss
Louise Van Gteson arrived home Wednes-
day after a winter spent in Texas and
California. Mrs. Walter Stewart and chill
dren Of Norfolk are visiting them.
On Thursday evening at the home of
Mrs. j.. w. Marshell the Dundee Woman
club held its annual June party. Japanese
lanterns on the lawns and porches. a bower
of ferns and palms in the parlOr and a
pagoda-shaped canopy OF peonies over the
drawing room table, which was also dec
GRATED with pink peonies and roses and with
made a very pretty scene. During the
evening the seven years existence OF the
club was portrayed by a series of tableaux
and the Songs OF Seven" and other ap-
propriate poems recited. Music and re-
freshments were pleasing features and a
delightful evening was enjoyed by the large
humber OF old and young present.