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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1903-03-21
1t Saved His Leg.

p. a. Danforth of LAGRANGE, Ga,
suffered for six months with a fright
full RUNNING sore on his leg; but
writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve
wholly cured it in five days. For
Ulcers, Wounds, Piles, it's the best
salve in the world. Cure guaranteed.
Only 25 cts. Sold by The Second
Class Drug Store.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1903-03-21
NUMBER 35
OLD TIMES IN GRENADA.

The following interesting sketch Of
old times in Grenada, was written by
L. A. Duncan, for the Meridian Star:
In the summer of 1888 my father
with his family to Grenada,
in this state. or course we came by
dirt road; there was no other way.
Our progress was slow, and at night
we camped out. That was the style
In those days. A fOur-house wagon,
two-horse wagon and barouche
constituted our train-nOt to mention
a man on horseback and boy on a
pony, and big dog. On the 9th Of
July, I remember, we reached our
destination, having passed through
but one town on our route-Ponuotoc.
Grenada was the new name of a
compromise of two towns in very close
proximity-''Pittsburg'' and ''1'ula-
homa.'' They were separated only by
a line street, the former became the
west ward, and latter the east. Pitts
burg was noted for it's high bridge
across the Yalobusha river; but a
steamboat, several years after, pulled
it down, and Tulahoma, or the east
ward, finally absorbed the west.
Small steamboats, came up the river
once in a while; but cotton was ship
ped generally by keel boats'' to
"Williams' Lapding," now Green
wood.
The Indians had not long left Mis-
sissippi. Greenwood Letiore, chief
OF the Choctaws, remained in the
state. He was of French extraction,
a man OF natual ability and OF wealth.
Later, he represented his county in
the legislature. His plantation was
near Williams Landing-now the
town, with the county, bearing his
full name. There are many amusing
anecdotes told of him. Among these,
was his becoming worried while in
the legislature by some of the men,
bers using Latin phrases rather liber-
ally, which he could MT understand.
Obtaining the floor he made an ear
nest, speech in ChOctaw in retaliation.
1t not only took days, but weeks.
to get freight from New Orleans, and
then only when the river was up. In
order to get a small box of things in
time for ase, tHe boys, one 10 and the
other 10, were started from Grenada
in the spring of 1889 for "Manches-
ter" on the YazOo-nOw known as
Yazoo City. They made the trip in
carry -all"-a vehicle with top
something like the spring wagon OF
today, but without springs. The
mails were carried and travellers taken
| in four-horse coaches. Drivers used
long tin trumpets to herald their ap-
proach to stations, and boys rushed
out to meet the stage and swing on
to the boot" straps for a short ride.
| Political campaigns were as excit-
ing in those days as now; but were,
of course, conducted differently. For
example, in 1910, each of the two par
ties-there was but two, democrat
and whig-held barbecue" together
the people, and all sorts of symbols
were paraded to represent the candi-
dates. General Harrison, the whig
candidate for president, called "Tip-
pecanoe, was typitied by little
log cabin" of cake or candy borne in
a procession. He was elected: but
died in about four weeks after his in
auguratiOn-the first whig in the
office for many years: it was a great
surprise to the other party. 1t so
happened, however, that Tyler, the
vice-president, who became president;
| rx,nc q 1or>noy0f
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1903-03-21

According to the Jackson News
about 10, 900 white men in Mississippi
will pc disfranchised on account Of a
failure to pay their poll taxes.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1903-03-21

Secretary of State Power collected
81 400 charter fees from the 1St to
the 18th of the present month.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1903-03-21
4 Remarkable Case.

One of the most remarkable cases
Of a cold, .deep-seated on the lungs.
causing pneumonia, is that OF Mrs.
Gertrude E. Fenner. Marion, Ind,
who was entirely cured by the use OF
One Minute Cough Cure. She says:
1.-The coughing and straining so weak
ened me that run down in weight
from 148 to 81 pot,Hes. ! tried a
number of remedies to no avail until
] used One Minute Cough Cure.
-Four bottles of this wonderful remedy
cured me entirely OF the cough,
strengthened my lungs and restored
me to my normal weight, health and
strength. - Second Class Drug Store
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-08-21
Don't Scold.

Irrita6ility is a nervous affection.
Strengthen the nerves with DIR. Miles
Nervine. Sleep better, cat better.
work better, feel better, and be better.
Bold on guarantee Book on nerves for postal,
nE. MILES MEDICAL Co., Elkhart Ind,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-08-21

Want ads in the Star bring quick re-
suits. Three lines three timeS Tor ~
cents.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-08-21
BEST PAID PENSION CLERK.

The highest salaried woman at the
Pension Bureau is Miss Anna Shirley
whom Commissioner Ware recently
promoted to a position which pays 81,
800 a year, says the Kansas City Star,
Only one other woman has received SO
large a salary. Miss Shirley was APP
pointed a clerk at the Pension Bureau
about twenty-five years ago. During
the greater part of her service she has
been attached to the office of the chief
clerk. For many years she has made
u pthe bureau pay rolls and she knows
by name and appearance every one OF
the 100 employees of the bureau.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-08-21
Ayers
Cherry PeCtOraI

Weak threats and weak lungs easily
give way. Some extra strain, as a
fresh cold, and you are down with
bronchitis or pneumonia. Better
strengthen these weak places before it
is too late. Ayers Cherry Pectoral
heals these irritable threats, gives tone
to the relaxed membranes, and imparts
strength to the lungs.
There are many substitutes and imi-
lations. Beware of them! Be sure
you get Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
Two sizes. Large and small bottles.
pr,ns-,i nv Dr. l. c. Aver & Co. 4 DWELL Mass. lisa.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-08-21

Pr,os-,t by Dr.. &c, Aver Co.. Lowell. Mass, U.S.A
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-08-21
MAY GO TO COLLEGE,

A bequest of $4,000 in the will of the
late Bustavus S. Swith of Chicago, will
enable Clifton p. Pledger, a North
western divinity student, to realize his
ambition of attending Harvard univer-
sity for four years. Young Pledger
was employed by Swith & Co., and the
favorable impression he made in this
position led to the bequest.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-08-21
FOR FINANCIAL sTOMACHs.

The securities which j. p Morgan re-
fers to as "undigested," James p. Hill
calls "indigestible." AS the market Is
going, Hill's description is more ac-
curate than Morgans.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-08-21
SUGAR FACTORS, COMMISSION AGENTS
AGENTS FOR THE
Oceanic Steamship Company of San
Francisco Cal.
AGENTS FOR THE

Scottish Union National Insurance
Company of Edinburgh.
WuheIma of Magdeburg General m
sUrance Company.
Associated Assurance Co., Ltd, of
Munich and Berlin.
alliance Marine and General Assurance
Co., Ltd, of London.
Eoyal Insurance Company of Liver
pool.
alliance Assurance Company of Lon
don.
Rochester German Insurance Company.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-08-21
v G. IRWIN & CO., LTD.

VIM. G. Irwin. President and Manager
Claus Spreckels. First Vice-President
W. NJ Giffard. Second Vice-P President
II. N. Whitney Jr..Sec'y and Treasurer
Geo. ]. Ross. Auditor
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-08-21

Want ads in the Star bring quick re-
suits. Three lines three times for rs
cents.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-08-21
PURE WHOLESOME BREAD

By a First-Class Baker of Twelve
Years Experience in Honolulu.
LOAVES FOR 25 CENTS.
All kinds of Cakes, Pies, Ice Cream,
Etc, made to order at very short
notice.
SUNRISE BAKERY
NLuanu Street, near Beretania.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-25
SCATHING CRITICISM
Made by Chicago Grand Jury on
 Dr3vers, Strike.

Chicago, Dec. 24.-Scathing criticisms of persons who have disturbed funeral processions in Chicago were made by the grand jury which reported to Judge Clifford to-day. The grand jury also criticised irresponsible organization" for creating disorder and defying the law. t...
 The report, which was drawn by Colonel James w. Nye, the foreman, says. I
 We find that for several months ir- responsible organizations have been creating disorder in this country, de- stroying property and defying the law. We have found that ordinary subpoenas and subpoenas ducestecum. made forthwith and issued by this court, have been evaded.
 1t is public report that at present in this city houses of worship and houses of mourning are made the scene of dis order by men calling themselves union pickets, and that the bodies of the dead are desecrated. We believe that these conditions require examination, and we respectfully suggest that the conditions we have recited be made a subject of inquiry by the January grand jury"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-25

The Japanese minister, M. Kurino, has been indisposed, as the result of a chill, for some days. and has had no in- terView with Foreign Minister Lams- dorf. Neither the members of the Jap anese legation nor the other Japanese residents here are showing any signs of impending departure.
 London, Dec. 24.-DipIomatic circles in London look for several days of dull Russo-Japanese negotiations. The Jap anese legation points out that Japan's counter-proposals will possibly entail somewhat prolonged consideration.
 In the meanwhile a London Times dispatch from Tokio saying, '.The best informed circles in Japan do not share the pessimism which appears to prevail in London, inasmuch as the resources of diplomacy are by no means exhaust ed,'' has created more hopeful feeling, especially as the Times yesterday, both in its dispatches and ,editorially, took warlike view of the situation.
 Ambassador Choate, who yesterday attended Lord Lansdowne's reception at the foreign office, is among those who can hardly conceive how it is pos sible that some way out of the difficulty cannot be found in order to avoid a war which must be so disastrous to both nations and the consequences of which upon other nations cannot be foreseen." .---.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-25
FRANCo-ITALIAN TREATY.
Thought to Have Important Bearing on
 Relations of Europsan Powers.

Paris, Dec. 24-The treaty of arbitra- tion between France and Italy, which is to be signed here in a, few days, is considered in official quarters as hav- ing an important bearing on the rela- tions of number of the European pow CTS. The treaty is brief and its terms are almost identical with those of the Anglo French treaty The main signifi- canoe of the document is it's being be- tween France and one of the parties to the triple alliance.
 Hitherto France has considered the members of the triple alliance as be- ing leagued against her in case of an- other Franco German rupture. But, the new Franco Italian treaty is con strued as giving an assurance of Italys neutrality, as between France and Ger many. It is also expected that the treaty will obviate differences in case of an Italian occupation of Tripoli Both the Anglo French and the Franco-I Italian treaties grew out of the exchange of visits between King Edward and Pres ident and King Victor Emanuel and the French president, and it is generally ex- pected that the movement will ulti- mately embrace Great Britain, France and Italy in pacific understanding on the general lines of the treaties already made.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-25
A Sad Case.

A sad case of destitution on the eve of Christmas came to the knowledge of the Grand avenue police late last night when John R. Curran was arrested for drunkenness. On investigation it was found that Mrs. Curran and six children were in a starving condition. The youngest of the children was four months and the oldest nine years. Ser geant Mcbride will have the matter called to the attention of the proper au- thorities the first thing this morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-25
HoLDUPs IN ANsoNIA.
Three Within Twenty-four Hours
 Two Affairs successful.

Ansonia, Dec. M.-Armed highway men have made three hold-ups in this vicinity within the last tWenty-four hours. In the first two the highway men were successful and made their victims hand over what money they had on their persons, but tonight their third attempt failed, when. through the speed of his horse, Joseph Keefe, aged seventeen years, escaped.
 Keefe was driving to his home in this city tonight from Seymour, when at a lonely spot in the road two men, armed with revolvers, jumped from the bnshes, seized the horses bride and ordered Keefe to give over his money. The horse was a spirited animal and pulled away from the man at his head. Keefe. regardless of the weapons which the men held, whipped up the horse, and, although the men pursued, escaped them. The boy drove on to his home in this city and told his father of the att tempted robbery. MT. Keefe notified the authorities and in a short time men armed with all sorts of weapons and carrying lanterns secured the woods elilu lOllCly Pcl lS OL lllC AOclNis ACAl search for the highwaymen, however, were unsuccessful.
 The first hold-up occurred last night, when two men, similar in appearance to those who held up Keefe tonight, waylaid A. T. Ritchie, aged eighteen years, at Pine Rock park, as he was re- turning from Bridgeport. Ritchie struggled with his assailants, but was badly beaten and robbed of a watch, ring and a sum of money.
 The next hold-up was made in broad daylight early to-day. The highway mems method was similar to that used upon Keefe tonight. Sherwood Ster- ling, who is in business in New Haven. was driving to that city. when he was held up and at the point of a revolver compelled him to give up a sum of money, after which they permitted him to drive on.
 The police authorities have been on the lookout for the men all day, but have succeeded in obtaining no clue.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-25
SENATOR HoAR's WIFE DEAD.
Expires Suddenly of Angina Psctoris 1T,
 Wsshington. 4..-

Washington, Dec. 24.-Ruth Miller Hoar. wise os Senator Hoar of Massa- chusetts. died suddenly tonight at her home in this city of angina pectoris.
 Senator Hoar, the family physician, and Miss Patterson, friend, were with her when she died. Mrs. Hoar had been in poor health for some time, but an improvement in her condition had been noted recently and her sudden demise caused a great shock to her family and friends. The body will be taken to Wor- cester tomorrow for burial.
 No funeral services will be held in this city. Mrs. Hoar prior to her mar riage was Miss Ruth A. Miller, daugh- ter of well known New England fam- fly, and was the senator's second wife.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-25
coLoMBIA,s sEW PROPOSAL.
Fur,her Ovsr,ares with View of
 Avoiding War.

Washington, Dec. "A. 4.There is gem erally credited report afioat that the Colombian government, in it's anxiety to avoid war, if possible, has made fur ther overtures to the United States for the restoration of the status quo ante, going so far as to offer to let this gov- ernment go at once and construct the canal without either interference or. protest, with the single provision that the United States shall unite with Co., lombia in the preparation of a case to lay before the Hague Court of. Arbitra- tiom which shall be asked to decide what the United States shall pay to Colombia for the privilege. It is un-i derstood that the concession would go as far as the rejected treaty went in the way of granting to our government the attributes of asi-sovereignty which are necessary not only to the constructive work on the canal itself, but to the proper policing of the strip and control of its tern1ini.
 This puts the administrations in a somewhat embarrassing position. If it regards the canal-or rather, canal as the first and all important censidera- ton, irrespective of questions of meth cd, here is a chance to build it and to go to work to-morroW; for Panama is not only physically powerless to inn pede the work, but our formal diplo-5 nlatie recognition of her sovereignty has been "held up" by MT. Morgan's S strategem and the stupidity of the re- publican management in the Senate. If the new little Isthmiaf republic should send up an infantile vail at our perfidy in permitting hersto be born and then deserting her in her cradle, we would turn her case over also to the Hague Tribunal. That court could not very we'll render double barrelled decision and recognize the sovereign rights of both Colombia and Panama in the Isthmus. Its decision would set- tie for good the contesting claims of the several parties and save all further trouble, while leaving us to go ahead and do our duty as the worlds great ditch digger without an hours delay.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-25
GEN. 4. P. ROCKWELL DEAD
FORMER YALEISsTRUoToR AND
 BRAYE CIVIL VAR OFFICER.

Died Suddenly Soon After Arrival Here
 to yisit Friend-was Brsvetsd Brfga-
 dier General for Hsroism-Graduats of
 Yale, Glass of '55-Returned for the
 Holidays-Once Resident of This city,
 General Alfred P. Rockwell. of Bos- ton, died suddenly last night at the home of Professor Edward H. Jenkins. 123 Huntington street, shortly after ar irving from Boston in company with his only daughter. Dr. J. P. c. Foster. who was summoned at once when it was seen that the distress was more than temporary. pronounced death due to heart failure. General Rockwell had come to visit Professor and Mrs. Jen- kins during the holidays. He was a distant relative of Mrs, Jenkins. and for many years was a resident of this city while he taught at the Sheffield Scientific school.
 General Rockwell retired from busi- ness about seventeen years ago after long career in professional and business life, interrupted by the four years of the civil war, in which he served with much distinction. He was graduated from Yale in the class of 1855, and af- terward studied engineering in the Sheffield Scientific school and in Lon don. During his course at Yale he roWed on the first Yale crew that raced Harvard. When the war broke out he became captain of the First Connecticut Light battery, and later was colonel of the Sixth Volunteer infantry from Con- necticut. Because of distinguishing bravery he was made breyet brigadier- general. After the war he returned to New Haven and became professor of engineering at the Sheffield Scientific school. A few years later he was made professor of engineering in the Massa- chusetts Institute of Technology. Dur ing those years he was member of the board of fire commissioners in Boston. He was president of the Eastern Rail- way company from 1876 to 1879. He married Miss Catherine Foote, daugh- ter of the late Captain Samuel E. Foote, of this city. She died few years ago. Captain Foote also died comparatively recently. General Rock well was sixty-fline years old
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-25
CAUGHT BY DECOY LETTER.
MAN WHO DEMANDED THoUS-
 AMOS OF WEALTHY MEN.
Leo R. Brennan, Commercial Artist of Chicago, Placed Under Arrest Wanted vast Amounts from Morgan, Rockefeller, stIIIman and carnegie- Case Against Brennan.

Chicago, Dec. 24.-The source of the mysterious letters demanding large sums of money which for the past six months have been received by men high in the financial world of New York and Chicago was to-day traced to Leo R. Brennan, commercial artist ot Chicago, and the young man was plac- ed under arrest as he was leaving the general postoffice, where he had gone ill answer to decoy letter. When con fronted with the evidence of his wrong doing Brennan confessed to having at tempted to enforce 9 dozen demands with death should they refuse to com ing threatened his intended victims with death should they refuse to com- ply with his demands for money. In his confession, Brennan declared that all his attempts to extort money had been futile. as he never received dol lar in answer to any of his requests.
 The New York financiers of whom Brennan demanded money were J. Pier pont Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, James Stillman and Andrew Carnegie. Of each of these men he demanded $50,- 600 in his first letters, and on receiving no replies, it is said, reduced the amount to $25. 1000.
 Among those ill Chicago upon whom Brennan attempted to levy tribute were Marshall Field, R. T. Crane, J. Ogden Armour and G. F. Swift. None of the Chicago men was asked for more than $25.OOO.
 Tp fJ,a ooSa oP rrorcbo1I Lr;a1d Rra,, nan wrote under the name of William Craig. He first asked MT. Field to leave s25,OOO beneath pillar of porch at the latter's home. No attention was paid to the letter by MT. Field until another communication, in which the yelled threats in the first letter were made plainer, was received from Bren- nan. Tn the second letter Brennan de- manded that the money be mailed. MT. Field then placed the matter in the hands of a detective agency and cor Tespondence with Brennan was estab- lished which led to his arrest to-day.
 A few days ago a decoy letter was sent to Brennan, telling him that his demand upon MT. Field would be ac- ceded to. Then package was prepared etliQ duuEGSSCu U ss SEdi6 S8 lO UG uEiIf Il cred at the registered letter department of the general postofice, Brennan fell into the trap and today called at the postoffice, asked for and was given the package. Sngning the receipt, Brennan with a pleased smile on his face, turned to walk away but walked into the arms of four detectives who had been watch ing the proceedings.
 No formal charge was entered against Brennan tonight but it was said he will be held for action of the federal court of the United States. A number of letters he acknowledges having writ ten have been turned over to the post office officials for investigation. Sew eral letters have been given to the po- lice departments of New York and Chi cago and still others to private detect i've agencies. More, than thirty of the letters demanding money, it is said, were written by Brennan.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-25
Gres. Br,,a,n,s Recognition.

New York, Dec. 24.-M. Bunau-Varil- la, the minister of Panama to the Unit ed States, who is in this city, said to- night that he had received no official notification of the recognition of the re- public of Panama by the government. The absence of such notification, how ever, M. Bunau-Varilla said, was with out special significance and in no way discredited the statement cabled from Panama. He had been confident, he said, that recognition would ere long be accepted by Great Britain. M. Bunau- Varilla said that he had received from Havana dispatch announcing the rec ognition of the republic of Panama by the Cuban government.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-25
MOODY MERRILL DEAD <
Former Prominent Boston Finanoisr
 Expire. h Silver cny. k :. .L

Bormer rromihent hoston Flnancier
 Expires tn silver City. s
 Boston, Dec. 24.A telegram announc- ing the death of Moody Merrill. former ly a prominent financier of Boston, at Silver City, N. M, was received by Winthrop M. Merrill, son of the deceas- ed. in this city to-day.
 For a number of years MT. Merrill had been in the banking business in New Mexico, having gone west on ac- count of alleged difficulties arising from the unfortunate investment of money given him by others, He was under in- dictment here on a charge of embezzle ment, based on some of these alleged transactions, carried on about ten years ago. He was arrested on this charge in New York a few months ago and was brought here, but he disappeared before the case was called for trial.