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The Greenville times., 1903-05-16
FROM AFRICA.
some Very Interesting Letters By 8
Mississippi Boy.

Some few weeks ago The Tim es
published few letters by Mr..
Shelby Austin, of winterville, who
Is now in South Africa, written to his
mother. These letters proved very
interesting and instrcutive, and in the
following letters will be found much
inofrmation, making them worthy of
the persual of all our readers.
Sierra Leone, February 10, 1903.
Dear Mother
1t is awful hot this morning. l
returned yesterday from Mazamla,
about eighty-tive miles up the rail
road. 1 will never forget the trip if
live to be 100 years old. l went to
see the Manda Queen, the greatest
chief in Sierra Leone. l am told that
she has 30, 900 people under her con-
troll. Her word is law and it is won
derful the power she asserts. She is
about fifty years old, is rich, and
much interested in raising cotton.
think there will be no trouble in get
ting her to plant largely. They grow
native cotton out Of which they
make very nice native cloth, and
spin it all by hand. l saw them MAX
ing it. They say the natives here are
better than those who live nearer the
coast.
am going out this evening to see
a gentleman at the botonical gardens.
He has lovely place. His dwelling
is large two-stroy house with vine
running all over it that is the grand
est thing l ever saw. 1t is now Gov
cred with blossoms of dark pink
color. Fruits of all kinds grow here,
except apples, peaches and berries.
Near Mozamla you see parrots and
monkeys most anywhere, and about
thirty miles from there are plenty of
tigers, elephants, leopards, etc.
March is the hottest month of the
year. About May 1st rains COM
mence and it is a little cooler. I
haven't done much yet in the way of
work. The governor has returned
and will see him tomorrow and have
my work mapped out. I have met
some very nice people, and some not
so nice; but taking it altogether, I
like the place. 1t is so entirely
different from anything in the
States. You are always seeing strange
sights. am going out this evening
with two young men, Americans, and
take some views and if good, will
send you some.
/ have seen the governor and he
seems to be very nice man. He
is about sixty years old. He says l
shall do most of the work at Shir-
bro this year. This is going to be a
great work, and if l can only keep
my health believe it will be a
success.
There is a book just published
here at Shirbro which gives splen-
did idea of the country. would
love to send you a copy. The author
is Mr.. T. J. Aldridge, of Shirbro,
who has been here about twenty
years.
The principal things they ship
from this place are palm kernels and
konla nuts. The first is used in
making fine soaps, and the second,
the famous "Cola Kola. There are
lots of funny dishes here. Rice is the
great crop, is very sweet and good
but has a red cast which makes it
look dark when cooked
think of you all the time, and
am always anxious to hear from you.
U.kh 1ox-a HOnrG
The Greenville times., 1903-05-16
bAsHINGToN LETTER.
|. Events in the Capitol City of
the United States.

Washington, May IA, 1908,
most sensational, and, in the
subsequent information, un-
/ reports have been received
kussia and China regarding the
~ the former country in Man
On Friday and Saturday a
N the effect that Russia had
|pied Niu Chwang was received
.as interpreted as indicating
|bat country was violating all
treaty pledges and preparing
hblish absolute suzeranity over
Dvince of Manchuria. More re-
information reveals the fact
n first report was entirely er-
4 and that Russia has not re-
M Manchuria. Just what has
placs cannot be ascertained as
N it is regarded as most doubt
there is any occasion for the
anxiety and apprehensions re-
\ Russia's intentions. Count
/ the Russian ambassador in
urton, assures Secretary Hay
lis country has no intention of
2 the open door policy of OBJ
No the freedom of trade in
The Greenville times., 1903-05-16
SERIAL STORY.

Next week The Times will com.
mence serial story written by Gin.
ton Scotland, author of "a Man al
Arms " THE Son Of Tory" etc.
the title OF which is "A Knight Of
the Highway" This is a new feature
The Times is adding to its columns
and we feel that it will be appreciated
by our many readers.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-16

Next Thursday Capt. Merry and his
party of 200 investors will arrive in
this city over the Y. & NV railroad.
The party will include real estate men
from Iowa, Illinois and Indiana, who
are making the trip South with a
view to investing the money of their
clients in Southern proprtey. The
party will remain in the city for sew
eral hours.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-16

The officers and directors of the
Delta Light & Power Company held
their annual meeting last night and
decided to commence work ON the new
street railroad at once. All officials
of the company were reelected, and
the affairs of the company were found
d to be in a most gratifying condi-
tion to both officers and stockholders.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-16
Americas Famous Beautle

Look with horror ON Skin Eruptions
Blotches, Sores, Pimpies. They don't
have them, nor will any one, who uses
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. 1t glorifie:
the face. Eczema or Salt Rheum van.
sh before it. It cures sore lips, chapp-
ed haRds, ehilblains. lnfallible fol
Piles. 25c at A. B. Finlay & Cos
Drug store.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-16

Mr.. Chas. Ehlbert is hustler and
promises Greenville one of the most
up-to-date wholesale and retail buggy
stores in the State when he opens
for business in the new store on the
cosner of Washington and Poplar.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-16
WANTED.

Three gentlemen boarders, good
table service, nicely furnished front
rooms, breakfast from s to 8. Terms
"a. so per week. Apply to Mrs. I. J..
Chapman, 3O5 Alexander street, near
Poplar. mlo, u.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-16

The noble Circle of Kings's Daugh-
tiers have bought site for their new
home near the Southern railroad on
Washington avenue. We hope the
foundation and the home will soon
FOLLOW.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-16

An error which has cost the gov
eminent $40, 900 hais Just been dis-
covered to have been made III tile
novv Powder worth that amount
was enormously condemned anu
tbrovn overheard from the battleshlp
OLYMPIA. The regulations prescrriDe
that when ammunition is found TO De
defective it may be landed or thrown
overheard as may be found most
convenient. The latter course was
nursuded and when the report was
mads to the navy department. 1t was
feared that there was thousands oi
dollars worth of defective powder II
the magazines and arsenals' Ea'en
sive tests we're Immediately oroereu
and now it is believed that she pow.
der destroyed was condemned a. '"e
result of an error.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-16
GARD OF THANKS.

The Jewish Women's Council de.
sires to express their thanks to Mr..
Joe Sylverstein for the many kind
nesses shown them during the recent
high water. Helen Moyse,
Cor. Secretary.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-16
ALAMO AND CIVIL WAR REMIN
IsENCCES.

Sons of Texas are brave anywhere;
For Southern rights they wore their
hats and Joined us in the stir:
Sons of the Lone Star State are true
and tried,
They fought for independence till
they died.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-16

Pe most important development
e postoffice situation has just oc-
q. 1t consists of the indefinite
nsion of A. W. Machen, general
intendent of the division of free
ery and the appointment, as his
orary successor, of M. G. Fosnes,
zpert inspector who took charge
pDa when the fraudulent practices
nathbone and others were dis
red. Machen has from the first
the official against whom were
ght the gravest charges and who
most feared because of his power
political backing. His removal
as result of the urgent re-
OF Fourth Assistant Postmaster
Eral Bristow, who asserts that
Inspection of the department will
Arried on with, greater facility
more satisfactorily in Machen's
|nce' If the report of Mr.. Bris-
y ever made public it will reveal
most appalling condition of
- to have existed for many years
'ne postoffice department. but SO
Y prominent and respected men
involved in Mr.. Brstoiw's dis
'rles that it is a matter of the
'sst doubt if any report other than
Apurgated edition will be given
be public.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-16

Oaslderable apprehension has been
~ to the officials of the post
department by the holding up
Aegro carrier on rural mail de-
|V in Tennessee, the man being
|1T that the people would not
s any negro to carry the mail
-as section. This man was ap-
~ because he stood highest in a
service examination and tthe
uce department had no optoin
matter. The route has been
1unned pending an investiga-
and it is alleged that If the facts
'oand to be as stated it will not
sssaolished. It is reported that
rOple Of the South have deter
4 mat no negro shall carry mail
as section and their determine
: source Of anxiety to the ad-
The Greenville times., 1903-05-16

ministration. Under the law there
is no provision by which the ofhoials
could prevent educated negroes from
securing these positions, PROVIDED
the negroes pass highest IN the
examinations.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-16
coPPEE BOOK CLUB

The members Of the Coppee Book
Club will meet at DR.. s. r. Dunn's
residence, Wednesday at 6 o'clock p.
M, to attend to important club bust.
ness. E. E. Bass. President.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-16
NOTICE. =

House cleaning and fancy washing
a speciality. Can give very best of
references. Call on Lena Washington,
opposite Court School. mo 8,
The Greenville times., 1903-05-16
TO PLANTERS.

If you want New Madrid White
and Yellow seed corn go to Geo.
wilhelm, No. 1Ss Main street.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-16

son maintains a ward in the city san.
itarium. Circle No. /. Of Green.
vile, gives liberal support to the
orphans home in Natchez Yazoo
City cares for charity patients il the
city sanitarum and contributes an.
nually towards the support Of the
vario=s orphanages in the State.
The Garlandyille Circle cares for
neglected graves in the city cemetery.
Hattiesburg. the most recently organ.
iaed circle in the State. has adopted
the establishment AZ . lfbraty 8 lli
special line Of any The circle re.
ports read At one aflsfnoon'a session
shows = rnnarkable increase II point
of membafship IS well as widenins
inansnos and growing interest," uh|11
Is most encouraging.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-16
ooLoRED sHooL EXERCISES.

The closing of the colored high
school of this city was an event cele.
brated in the Matthews A. NJ. q.
Church on last Friday night. The
exercises were under the direction
of Lizzie Coleman. principal, who
deserves great deal of credit for the
manner in which the exercises passed
off. Everything went of as smooth.
ly as could be desired
A graduating class of seven re.
ceived their : diplomas from Capt.
W. E. Hunt, our popular sheriff, who
made a few appropriate remarks.
Hon. Percy Bell made quite lengthy
and timely talk for the occasion, and
L. R. Lawson, colored attorney, re.
Gently from Natchez, spoke. Many
white people attended the exercises
and all attest to the excellent manner
in which the exercises were conducted.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-16

B impossible to predict with any
nifty the outcome of the present
ion. In some quarters it is be-
that the time has come for the
II, if not the nominal partition
hina and that Russia's action
be met by the other powers with
hand that they be permitted to
ish over other sectionP of China
lme sort of suzeranity that Rus
psits on in Machuria. Japan is
buntry most affected as it con-
d 30 per cent. of the trade of
huria, and reports from Toxic
70 the eject that the most active
rations for war are being made.
Japan should attempt to drive
a out of Macnhuria by force of
and unaided is incredible, but
believed in some quarters that
little nation will receive the
|ance of Great Britain and it is
ED that the latter is acatively
led in trying to secure pledge
the United States that this
lry will join in the attempt to
Russia to remain within her
Ps.
The Greenville times., 1903-05-16

sia has extensive interests in
kuria, has expended hundreds of
nds of dollars in railroads and
sements in the province and is
led by conservative statesmen
ranted in taking such measures
" prove necessary to protect her
It's. Those very int erests have,
Ter, excited the envy of other
ean powers and out of that and
Alth of prevarication grows the
Iional aspect put upon the stu
by the first reports received in
buntry. The State Department
barred to view the whole matter
d most conservative light and
|almly await Trustworthy infor-
b before taking any action
|ver. The joint protest, which
|lleged was to be made by the
b States, Great Britain and
has not even been contemplated
/ secretary of State.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-13
EUGENE
LOSES
CARNIVAL
Will be Held In Albany In.
stead of Eugene

F. H. Bureh, representative of the
Southern Carnival Company. which
was TO have appeared here the week
before the Fourth of July. came up
from Albany this afternoon where. he
tnformed the Guard. he closed a con.
tract with the business men for the
appearance of the carnival there. thus
canceling the Eugene date.
Mr. Burch said he had meeting
with the business men of Albany this
morning, contract was signed. II.
cense secured and in three hours
canvassing $500 in subscriptions we're
secured.
He stated that on Saturday, July
4th. special excursion train would
ho run from Eugene to Albany. the
fare for the round trip to be 81. A fare
of one and one-third rate win prevail
on the other days.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-13
<uNI6HIA
STARS AND STRIPES DAY.

There are many national holidays of
less Importance than the one above
referred TO-
That Is a day that should he sacred
20 the whole world. and especially to
every American and to their children,
Sunday, June 18th Is stars and
Stripes day" The dag was adopted
by congress 1876 years ago on that
date The number OF stripes has been
unchanged but the armament OF blue
contains so many stars as almost Ia
remind one OF the Milky Way. and II
symbolIzes group Of states flowing
with milk and honey.
On Sunday the flag should fly from
every American home, and let us tell
the world that We believe In the EN-
blem OF our dear-bought freedom.
Monday Is observed in Oregon as
Flag Day. and all public buildings are
TO be patrlotioally decorated.
The Woman's Relief Corps deserves
great credit for calling attention to
the propriety OF observing Flag Day
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-13
NEW ENoLANp POETRY.

There Is a distinct improvement in
the poetry OF the Atlantic Monthly
which is the barometer Of sentiment
for all New England.
There is not so deep a tlnge OF woe
and death and tragedy In the verses
the last few numbers, especially the
June number.
Whether Il be due 10 the rosy bridal
month OF love ana flowers, or the edl-
tors digestion, the poems for June
are OF high order
The FIRST called Summons" BY
Hfdegrade Hawthorne. name ming
ling savory memories OF the Concord
and the Rhine.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-13
Plum Fun Of Prunes.

Every indication says that the val
ley win be fun OF prunes this year
and accordingly the prune growers
wear that selfsatisfied expression
which bespeaks peace with the world
The prnne is the subject of many a
joke by the funny paragrapher, but
there is no Joke about it In these
parts. This much-abused fruit means
business and prosperity Cor all OF us,
and we exclaim: "All hail TO the Or
egon prune! We're full of green
prunes. We're glad of il. and we don't
care who knows it--Newberg Graphic
d. NJ. Brown. OF Champoeg, had
business with the county superintend
ent Of schools today,
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-13
TWENTY YEARS rRIAL

There are lots OF good things the doc.
tors know nothing about. We fire.
Quently cure people of disease after
the doctors have given them up. II
the disease comes from over work.
dissipation, Of exposure, causing weak
and watery blood. and loss OF flesh and
strength, We have the one sure RENE
dy In DIR. Gums Blood and Nerve
Tonic. These tablets taken with
meals turn the food into rich red
blood. making strong steady nerves
and Increasing the strength, buiIdlne
up solid flesh at the rate Of 1 10 ans
per week. This means health. For
nervous prostration, loss OF memory
or a pale, sallow complexion. a better
remedy was never made. Doctors
know nothing about this remedy onlv
the fact that we make cures; as We
have been doing this for twenty wear
we know our method 70 be the ries :
one. Druggists sell Dr. Gums blood
and Nerve Tonic for 75c per box. or Z
boxes for y, or sent by mail on "a.
ceipt OF price Write US for a nan.
pnlet telling all about this great med.
icine. Address Dr. Bosanko Co. PM.
AdelphiA Pa RF sale az DIR. stona.s
Drug stores.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-13
DOCTORS
DISAGREE
Each Gave Mrs. Bre-
Wen'S Trouble a
Different Name
None Helped Her, but DR..
Williams Pink Pills Cured
Her When Her Case was
Thought Hopeless

Prejudice and scepticism, however
sincere, must give way before an hon
est presentation of facts and any
readers who may have hesltated &c
test the virtues of Dr. Williams Plnl
Pills for Pale People owe it to them
selves to seriously consider a state
ment that is actuated solely by a de
sire to help others.
II suffered with stomach trouble
for three years" says Mrs. A II.
Brewer, of No. 4O3 North Sargent
avenue, Joplin, Mo. Il had three doc.
tors at different times. One of them
said my trouble was indigestion. the
second said It was gastritis and the
third pronounced cancer of the stom.
Gch. None of them did me any good.
AT one time was confined 20 my bed
for nearly three months. Many OF
my friends thought would never get
better and began to think so my.
self.
Il had headache pretty much all
the time and suffered continually with
a burning pain in my stomach. Some.
times | could hardly get my breath.
My stomach would retain food but a
few minutes and frequently vomlted
quite a lot OF blood. My condition
had become alarming when a friend
recommended DIR. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People and gave me some
that she had left after she was cured.
They seemed TO help me and | bought
another box Before they were gone
was on the road 10 recovery. +
have recommended DR.. williams
Pink Pills TO several Of my friends
and neighbors and am glad of this
to tell others what the
pills have done for me-"
Any reader who is suffering from
stomach trouble shrould send for
'opy Of DIR. Williams diet book, enti.
led What 10 Eas and How to Eat.
I is free whether you try DR.. VII.
iams' Pink Pills or not and II has
helped many TO find renewed health
md vlgor.
Dr. Williams Pink pills for Pale
People are not n new remedy but
have been used for years throughout
he civilized world. AS nerve build.
sr and nerve tonic the pills have no
equal and they have cured many
'ases OF locomotor ataxla, partial
paralysis. 81, Vitus' dance, seiatlca.
neuralgia. rheumatism, nervous head.
,che. the after effects OF the grip. pal.
pitation OF the heart, pale and sallow
and all forms Of weak
ness either in male or female. DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are sold by all dealers, or will be sent
on receipt of price, fifty
cents a box. or six boxes for two dol
lars and fifty cents, by addressing
DR. Williams Medicine Company.
schenectady, N. Y.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-13
A ROSE POEM.

The following beautiful verses are
found In the Criterion Magazine for
June, and from the pen OF Meribah
Philbrick-Reed, entitled Roses"
A red rose wreathes my window
A blush rose keeps my door.
And in my scented garden,
There blossoms many more;
Cloth -of-Gold and crimson.
A white one straight and tall
And aye the little Scotch rose
Beside the orchard wall.
Anita's like the red rose
(Her lips are over bold
Bettina's lovely tresses
outshine the Cloth-of.Gold;
As white as this is Alice
may not name them all
But Jeanie's aye the Scotch roee,
Beside the orchard wall.
Cloth-ofGold and crimson
Tempting at my feet.
Not for me the pluoking.
And the wearing sweet;
Red and white may faunt me
TIN their petals fall
My loves aye the Scotch rose,
Beside the orchard wall!
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-13

ing are deeds recorded for the weel
ending June IL, 1909:
Mrs. NIargarite Beck to stanislaus
zyndo, property in the city of Salem
$4,000.
Alice A. Miles, (wldow) Cora E
Young widow. Elwyn p Miles ct ux
orin c. Miles unmarried to Fred dc
Uries. land in d. |. c. Of Catherine
Hagey, s17OO.
Harriet E. jolly and William B.
Jolly. her husband to Peter Fuhr,
land int7s,r2 s2O5O.
l.. X. Page to F. Mickenham, 4O.21
a in d. l. C. of /. n. Gilbert, s244O.
z. S. Flethcer. ct ux. to ]. L. Combs,
40 a,t7sr2 W, s14OO.
w. l.. Hicks, ct ux.. to A. G. Ness,
lots II and 26 in South silverton,
1920.
state of Oregon to c, w Clark 600
a, 10 s. r 5 and e. s77O.
c. NJ. Cammack, ct ux.. to S. d.
Mansfield, a, t7s,r1 W. $3.50.
Prior of Benedictine Priory to 10.
sephine Cornely. 2O.44 acres near Mt.
Angel, 500.
j. and c. Lindstrom to p. L. Hersh-
berger, 3 a, s. ri W. $3.50.
]. J. Hall, ct ux., to NJ. NJ. Gray. ct
ux.. a portion OF block 10, Capital Park
addition to Salem $500.
p. and V. f. Cook to A. NJ. Harris,
lot Z. block 10. North Salem. $3.50.
w. r. Murphy to Cassie f. Brown.
portion of land in t s, r 2
". $1OO.
Total. $40 $50.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-13

Give me not love which hour by hour,
Like TO the rose doth pale It's hue; /;
But love stlll constant as the flower
Which opens TO each morn anew:
Not love which, shadowed by the
tomb.
A little space doth languid bloom.
But love which draws its deeper
breath
From attitudes that know not death.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-13
CALLED
MEETING
TONIGHT
To Nominate Candidate for
School Director TO be
Elected Monday

We. the undersigned legal voters In
School district No. %. in Marion coun
ty. state Of Oregon, hereby unite in q
call for a public meeting to be held
in the police court room at the city
Hall. in Salem. Oregon, on the 18Th
day Of June. 1908, at the hour of S
O'Clock p. m. Of said day for the pur
pose OF nominating a candidate for
the office OF school director Of said
district No. "a. which said Office Is to
be filled by an election in said dis
trict on the 18th day Of June. 1908:
w T. Slater
II. j. Fleming
j. w. Young.
David Steiner
p. l.. Frazier.
]. A. Sellwood.
II. A. Johnson.
c T. Pomeroy.
ID. S. Bentley.
G.. W. Putnam.
r. van ihAA'Ns
], b. Bonolt
A. b. Gardner.
S. p McCracken.
Tilmon Ford.
NJ. r. Pogue.
VIM. Waldo.
Frank c. Ferguson
Il. Ostrander.
Chas. II. Hinges
b. b Goliath.
S. Heimseth.
+. A. Turner.
S. l.. Buchtel
A. w. Prescott.
C. p. Bishop.
X Il. Downing and others.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-13

state OF Ohio, city OF Toledo,
Lucas County,
SIS.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that
he is senior partner OF the firm OF
+. j. Cheney q Co, doing business
In the City OF Toledo. County and
State aforesaid, and that said Arm
will pay the sum OF ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case
OF Catarrh that can not be cured by
the case OF Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed
In my presence. this 9th day of De
cember A. ID. 1886.
A w. GLEASON,
Seal Notary Public
Halls CatarTh Cure Is taken inter.
nally. and acts directly on the blood
and mucuous surfaces OF the system.
Send for testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, Use.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-13

State Of Ohio. City OF Toledo,
Lucas County,
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-13
Real Estate
Transactions

While real estate has not been so
active during the last week there has
been several large sales which have
brought the total up to a good round
ngure. One OF the most important
transfers is the sale OF the Capital
Brewery and Ice Works. The follow.