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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-25

Rockefeller seems to think the Chi
cago university Is in peed of lot OF
funds. His last gift was nearly two
million. Even at that. Chicago cannot
beat Michigan playing football. Fame
is greater than money.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-25
A Scientific CRATER.

That is Professor Dygge. is it? He
seems to be the lion OF the evening.
What has he ever done to make him
famous?
Haven't you heard about him.
He's the man that succeeded in sup.
plying a Manx cat with tail by graft
ing the latter half of snake on the
animal. Chicago Tribune.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-25

: munition, and AL, the rest of II ana
started for the Hand of. flgH and sand.
Mr.. Bungalow had lots OF suides, 70
that when Mr.. b. shot holes In the at
mosphere in the vicinity OF a tiger they
might slay the. beast before It chewed
up the Englishman. (For OF course
he never by any chance hit, q tiger
himself.)
One fine day Mr.. Bungalow, mouni-
ed ON q camel and accompanied by eev-
eral Arabs similarly mounted, started
out for trip ACROSS q big stretch Of
deaert. At night they encamped under
the shelter Of o tree. Mr.. Bungalow
was SO tired after his tempestuous ride
ON thss camel that he slept soundly.
When. he awoke the sun, was nigh IN
thes heavens and, 10 and behold, his
Arab friends had decamped with his
valuables and, worst Of all. with his
annmunition! ssi
Mr.. Bungalow happened to look east-
ward at that moment, and the next IN
stant he wes shinnihg the trl,nk OF the
tree with an agility sthat would have
done credit to an athlete.
He was nons too soon, for with
savage growls three wild beasts--a tig-
or. lion and q leopard -oame to
halt at the foot of the tree. "Thund-
ering Jupiterp' muttercd poor Mr..
Bungalow. Here arc three hungry
brutes waiting to make mince neat
Of me. I've only one shot left. AMI I'm
sure 20 waste thati It's shout bun
drsd and fifty In tlia shade. there In no
hope Of being rescued and my doctor
told me to be, cure not to overexcite
myselE Whatevsf shall / der
Now boys and sitis, what did he dot
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-25

IL Russia and Japan go to war It
would mean business boom for the
rest OF the world. American wheat
would be in great demand ard 81
wheat would come without the aid of a
trust. The people Of this country are
not wishing for conflict over there,
but IL II comes they will take advant-
age OF the business opportunities offer
ed. e.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-25

II begins to look like war between
Russia and Japan. 1t is possible that
the Russians might eventually smother
the Japs by force OF numbers, but
there win be lot OF funerals with
Russian mourners before the suffoca-
ti0n act is completed
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-25
when inslFlnpisa. VIM : soIDmi

10 \ NJ. a. F.
When inStrnrts& WITH eommis.
sion do not AL to perform 1t. II d
rude to ''fcrssI"
The turquoise natrix is by far the
greatest favorife for hat pins, belt
puckeis brooches. cuff links etc.
A bad walk. stopped shoulders and
protruding abdomen are due to indo-
lsnce. All women know perfectly well
uDw to carry themselves. but to do ~
mssps effort. +.
Unless . Girl gives young man. Q
privato lecture ON economy occasion.
Any she DOESN'T take much interest IA
him.
sos's men manage % keep irom b.
sns imposed on BY being dissxrseailA
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-25

The foreign nations, who have been
notified of the Panama
situation, are said TO endorse Uncle
Sans attitude in the little isthmian
trouble.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-25

James J. Jeffries. the prize fighter,
was selected as a judge for a cake
walk contest in New York. He was ex-
pected to be a drawing card. but the
oolored people who are to compete are
kicking on the ground that he does not
know the game. II they turn JEFF
loose in the gang it's 100 to / that he
ran take the cake In a walk.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-25
He Really Cared.

my love- said the beaver, passion
ately, come and 1--we with me in my
nswly built house in the stream"
For q moment the beaver maid was
silent. rhen coyly slapping her tail on
the bark she Whispered, Then you
do give dam for me, after allr'--
Cornell Widow
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-25

Touchcr-If 7 borrow a dollar from
you will 1t be necessary to hand II
back tomorrow or can you wait until
next week forit2
Frosts-Hm tsorbusy to discuss purely
hypothetical questions. Ask somebody
who likes to argue. Kansas City Jour
naI.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-25

Typhoid fever is becoming alarming
ly frequent in Pittsburg, which lies
along the Allegheny below Butler. 1t
is thought that there has been some
Contamination.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-25

Hanna is doing good deal ef declin-
ing these days Ne ~ said 20 hsFe de-
ciined the national chafrmahshfp Of the
Republican committee. Who offered 1t
Y him? The fsct has been known for
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-25

There is an old maid probate Judge
in Kansas. She says she has the drop
on the men now. II any of 'em come
in at all they must come In to court.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-25

The Car is said to be laying a plan
to make the Jap strike the first blow.
The Car may be sorry he did so before
the year is out
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-25

some time that Teddy wanted SOME one
who was more loyal to take charge Of
the reins when the next race is pulled
on.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-25
The Riuht Sort.

Mac-Whst is your idea OF a man?
Ethel--One who is clever enough to
make money, and foolish enough to
spend II freely.-Life.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-25

Medium (at spiritualistic ,seanos)-- lis
Mr. Ksexicks prosentf His deceased
wife wishes to communicate With him.
~ KssalckG IN ~ adtptsa voice) -
Teli her I'd rslber- not. In mArrisd
again. Chicago Tribune.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-25

The slang name for dollars is cases
No wonder money talks--thefe 10 .
women In the csse.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-25

The ho-aown dancer always seems
to enjoy himself though Kicking on
the situation. 10 .a
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-25
Saving It.

+. Silas-I tell ye what, Mandy, there's
a lot Nv good In thet young Abbott
boy. ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-25

! Quite number Of subscribers to the
,Sasrk County Democrat orc In arrears
geQsrding their Subscription. and the
Cempsny requests thst they remit the
amount Is promptly as possible. Each
sssbscribes can tell BY the dste en- his
isbef when Nc Subscription expires.
os1 THE NEWS DEMOCRAT PUB. co.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-25

Mandy--There mnst be. II there over
was. Leastwise. never heered Nv
him lettin' any Nv II ont
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-25
DAIRY NEws.DEMoCRAT.

suDaily delivered by carrier. &c per week
ssDaily delivered by mail. .10c per week
Daily per year, by mail e...... $500
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-12-19
Clocks, Cut Glass, Pictures and
Ornaments to please every body at
FRANK BINDERS

The death Of Mr.. T. P. House, of
Leland, which occurred at Memphis
last Saturday night, after undergoing
an operation for appendicitis. va, i
surprise to his many friends through.
out the county. Mr.. House was an
enterprising, clever young man and
possessed that trait very few have Of
attending strictly to his own bust
ness. This together with his genial.
ity, open heartedness and honesty
made friends Of all he met and who
with his relatives mourn today over
his death.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-12-19
Established Concerns.

The handsome stationery and boob
store of Geo. F. Archer, which by
the carloads of toys, books, dolls,
brio "a brac, ETC., now on display,
has been turned into paradise OF
Joy for the children of the city, is
more popular today than ever before
in its 80 years of it's business history.
One would hardly believe it. but the
book store q Geo. F. Archer and The
Times are about the only two busi-
ness institutions in the city that can
90 back to the Christmas Of '6S and
remember doing the same business
as they are now conducting, and both
have grown stronger and better
equipped as the years have rolled by.
The stationary business of Archer's Is
this year has been one of the largest
in its history. and from the daily
rush in his store today his sales OF
Christmas goods will eclispe all form
er records. This is largely due to the
business ability of Mrs. Archer, who
is regarded today as one # the finest
business women in the South.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-12-19
In Mennorium.

Mrs. Julia Gensberger, wife q
Marks Gensberger, has passed from
earth into the land Of the blessed.
She rests froom her labora, which
were always cLeerfully born. Her
death is an unutterable loss to her
husband and children. To them she
was a constant sunshine; without her
they stand in the shadow Of great
grief. To all the afflicted we extend
our heartfelt sympathy. MS Gems
berger was a native Of Alsace, France.
She moved with her husband to
GIeenville 50 years ago. and SO lived
here in all those years
Without an enemy, none knew her
but to love her; so kind. so gnetlc, SO
considerate, SO thoughtful under all
circumstances. Her life was one CON
tinual sacrifice Of love. For more than
q year she was confined to her bed, q
helpless and patient sufferer, during
which time her loving daughters dis,
charged all household duties, and
cared with tender solicitude for their
suffering mother, whilst husband and
sons ministered to every want with
. sad but loving patience. Home to
them with her was joyful refuge.
Her bright smile will ever be remem-
bered in all Of life's coming days
Hers was rare snd beautiful char.
acter, which all would do well to
emulate. No bitterness, no envy no
strife marred its perfectnesa. she was
the embodiment Of love and loving.
the potent force of beauty and Of life, |
God bless her and keep her until the
great. reunion. May her loved ones
be consoled with the thought that her
days Of suffering have now passed.
Her friend, Mrs. i. @. Vormus.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-12-19

The following letter was received
last we, k too late for publication:
Editor Times:-Please allow me
to say that since the publication of
the report of our church that the sal
aries have all been paid and / have
received $i05 more than was promised.
The ladies have raised Tor the new
church over 5000 more than was re-
potred. Ny successor, Rev. r. A.
Meek, is one of my warmest and
truest friends. He is an eloquent,
scholarly and brilliant preacher. and
q first-c'ass gentleman, and Lean and
do most heartily commend him to
the people of Greenville.
N. q. Augustus.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-12-19

When It comes to giving abaolut,
satisfaction to customers. Mr. James
Clarke, our hustling and genial mer.
chant tailor, allows no one 70 excel
hlm.It places one IN very akward
position sometimes when making 4
hurry order for suit Of CLOTHES to
have II deilveredto you miaftting. This
dilemma never happens TO any Of Mr..
Clarke's customers whether II Ii 3
hurry up order or not. A good reso-
lution is to begin the new year with
. good suit Of clothes, and good
way to put this ierolution into effect
is to place your orders with Mr..
Clarke and then you are guaranteed
good fit and will look swell through
otu the entire year IL you continue TO
patronizs him.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-12-19
he CITY
ELECTION
Isl Monday was a Tame
Affaair and a Small Vote
ii was POlled

rba election held ON last Monday
the selection Of a MAJOR and foul
ncilmen proved very quiet affair.
are was only one contest and that
in the councilman race, where
gentlemen, Messrs. Scruggs,
Ring, Wineman and Wright,
re contesting for three places, but
Sc were shown not to be SO much
demand as to send out carriages
the wayward voters.
rhree hundred and fifty-six votes
the total polled, a little more
Il one half the registration of the
On the final count it was found
Il Mr.. Yerger, candidate for mayor,
eiyed 239 votes, and J. H. Nelms,
d was also without opposition, as
made the race for Councilman
ford's unexpired, term, received
votes. Of the four candidates
councilmen, Mr.J. B.Scrugggs re-
yed the highest vot,. 1854; Lyme
rling next with 25S, A. q. Wine
b, $40, and W. S. Wright, 1859,
ich elects Messrs. Scruggs, Startling
Wineman as the new councilmen
the coming term.
ballot to determine whether or
it was the wish of the voters that
councilmen be paid for their SER
Is was taken in Mondays election,
D for while it looked us though
"Nos" had the best of the vote,
before the bottom OF the box was
ched in the counting the favoring
les took the lead, and ended by
"Yes" side of the question win
& by 40 majority, the total vote
this proposition being III eyes,, /"
Il 1877 "No."
rhe mayor and the new members
'the council are all we'll known to
people and they are good, fair,
Jest business men, who have the
brests of the city at heart and we
aeve will only vote such legislation
will rebound to the city's best
Ia and upbuildiEQ.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-12-19

: that he favored the measure an
} would vote for it, as it was the onl
way out of our great danger, an
when he said this he spoke the senti
ments of his constituency. Again h,
thought it was necessary owing to tn
confronting conditions, for the boart
to act at once and not delay. He as
sured the memlerFo of the board ot
his open support.
Senator Moore then questioned En-.
gineer West on the Australia levee,
and it was brought out that it would
cost not exceeding $40O, 600, exclusive
of rights Of wav. Mr.. Moore assured
the board that he was not opposed to
the bond issue, but wanted the infor-
nation.
Mr.. Percy-In case power is given
to issue bonds, is it to be used only
as necessity demanded?
~. Abt6rDury eS.
Mr.. West showed that at least one
third of the upper levee district was
also threatened by the Australia le-
wee break, and stated that Maj. Dab
ney said that he believed that the
board would allow the revenue Of that
county, to go towards the construc-
tion Of the leyee, and thought the
board should present this demand on
them. A break at Australia would
overflow our entiIe district.
Senator Moore then expressed him
self in favor of the issue and would
vote for it and give his best efforts
towards the passage of the bill.
Mr.. Rose then arose and in speak
ing for Hon. E. N. Thomas. his law
partner and friend, said: "Mr.
Thomas favored the measure and
would vote for the issuance of the
bonds.'
Mr.. Lesser, representative from
Bolivar county, expressed himself as
favoripg the bonds and would vote
for them.
DR.. Miller, representative from
Sharkey county, said that he in
dorsed the bond issue, thought the
money an urgent need and would vote
for the bonds.
Judge Garrison, representative from
this county said that patriotism that
only went to the bottom of pocket
book was poor patriotism, and that
he thought facing hish river with
weak levees which could be made
strong by money was poor Judgment,
and that he would support the meas
ure, as should every man in the dis
trict.
Mr.. Percy Bell, representative from
this county, said that he favored the
bonds and only asked questions in re-
gard to accomplish the objects desired |
for information, but that he did not |
think that million dollars, accor-
ing to the Engineers report, was
enough to do the work and thought
It would be we'll to make the amount
large enough at one time SO that we
would not have to issue more bonds
next year.
Judge Wynn's motion was again
called for and upon a vote was
carried by the unanimous voice Of
The meeting.
The meeting then adjourned.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-12-19
Delightful Affair.

Friday evening of last week, the
ladies of Grace gave an oyster supper
for the benefit of the M. e. Church,
which proved to be success in all its
details and minor accessories. The
beautiful new Imperial Club House
was illuminated, it's hospitable doors
thrown wide open. Mr.. Hightower
and Mr.. Pooler. the genial hosts of
the occasion, We're untiring in their
efforts to make their numerous guests
have delightful time. The affair
was one of unalloyed pleasure, and
one to be long remembered. Happy
young couples glided over the ball
room floor, and kept time to sweetest
strains Of music.
The supper was daintily served by
fair hands, and greatly relished by
the partakers. Among those present
were: Misses Gala Lille Parish,
Rosa Lee Parish, Ida Barnard, Sadie
Baker, Nellie Stout, Theresa Brown,
Laura Benson. Mary Benson, Mary
Sims, and Miss Shannon Messrs.
Dudley Irwin, Bob Prince, Ward,
John Sessions, r. Dalton, James
Means, Robert Wood. Allan Mann,
@. Afford. d. Bends, Ben Rogers;
Mr.. aud Mrs. L. CO. Dulaney, Mr..
and Mrs. Charlie Maginnis, Capt. and
Mrs. VIM. Harris. Col. and Mrs. A.
j. Gilkey, Mr.. and Mrs. +. Birdsong,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Brown. Mr.. and
Mrs. W. r. Roberts, Mr.. and Mrs,
Pearl Jones, MI. and Mrs. Rogers; /;
Mrs. Georgia Catchings. Mrs. @.
Parish, and Mrs. n. LELAND.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-12-19

ments of the July fund $3.50, ,OcO fo
IL months, ending July, 1906. Their.
is also another allotment of $3.50, 0Ot
to spend from July l, 1905 to 1906.
He thought that by revetlnent worh
at Longwood there was a chance to
save building new levee, and the
! levee commission is now looking to
that object through theirdistrict off,
GER, and IL SO, 1t win prove a cheaper
plan. The interest of the AZ. & M.
V. railroad is considerable in itself
and this, he thought, would have a
great effect on the onltnissioners
agreeing to revet the baiiks there,
and said that this the luve6 board ex-
pected to work ON next spring.
The Longwood levee if rebn,lt would
cost $3.50, 900 or $4OO. 900, While $780,
600 in revetment would save the levee
and he believed that this revetment
would be as good as a new levee.
By his calculation it would take two
or three seasons to do the work.
Something must be done az Shipland
at once, he said, and thereEis scarcely
time between now and next season to
do the work as it will take about
366. 900 cubic yards Of earth.
Judge ]. H. Wynn then made the
following motion:
"That it is the sense of this
meeting that such legislation be
provided as will authorize the levee
board to issue 81 900, 900 bonds as pro-
vided for in this bill which has been
framed and published.
Mr. Percy Bell asked as to percent
age paid on rights of way.
Mr. West replied that it depended
upon the assistance we got from the
government The payment of all
rights of way, ETC., leaves about 65
per cent. to go into dirt.
Bell-Now, / understand that the
board is short $l5s.OOO. Suppose that
this bill passes the legislature to is
sue these hondsshow wgllAhe board
raise the money to pay for these
rights of way, as the certificates is
sued really cover your deficit.
Hon. Leroy Percy held that even
if the bill was passed for the build
ing of levees, the board had a right
to use part of it for buying rights Of
way
Nj. Bell again asked if the levees
constructed at weak points would be
permanent?
West-Any levee built along rivers
are uncertain as to length of life. They
might stand 20 years, which is con-
an average life of levee.
That is the kind we expect to build. |
Hon. J. J.. Hebron said that he did |
not see how we could hesitate mo-
nent with the dangers staring us in !
The face. He further stated that he
favored the bill, and would urge and
yote for it, even if majoriy of the
district opposed it, for an overflow
would be so detrimental at this time
hat it would be years before our
,eople recovered from it if ever. He
eferred to Lamar's stand in congress
nd said that the amount of money
pent on hard water fights was not for
rnanency, bnt represented waste
Mr.. Burrus, representative from
'olIvar county, then arose and said
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-12-19
MISSISSIPPI LEvEE BOARD MEETING
Last tuesday Attended by Many Representatives and Prominent
Planters Of This District and the Million Dollar Bond Issue was
thoroughly Dscussed-A Very Enthusiastic Meeting.

In response to call signed by DR..
j. L. Atterbury, president of the LIE.
wee Board, publish ed in last weeks
Times, a number of the district
prominent planters, members of both
, houses Of the State legislature, repre-
} sent:ng the several counties that COM
prise this district, and a number of
citizens of Greenville, held d meeting
in the rooms of the levee board to
discuss the levying of . mil lion dol
lar bonds on the district for the
building of new lines, and the repair
ing of old levees.
The meeting was called to order by
DR.. Atterbury and after order had
been restored Hon. W. W. Stone,
toater representative for Washington
and Sunfiower counties, took the floor
and reviewed the question before
those present. He showed the weak
/ conditions of our levees in certain
places, and said that somthlng must
be done at once. He stated that since
the publication calling for the bond
issue he had heard very little opposi-
tion to the bill. He thought it best 20
revet these levees at danger
points and to do this it will take
much more money than now at the
boards command, and he favored the
issuance OF bonds at once and to pro-
vide against great overflow, for an
overflow at any of the weak points in
the levees would mean much more
than one million dollars of bonds to
the people of the district.
Engineer West was next speaker
and talked on pre- jent conditions. In
prefacing his remarks he said that as
an engineer IL was not within his
province to assess or make recommen.
dations and he confined his remarks
strictly to the needs of better levees.
The estimates he would give were
made after, CAREFUL investigation.
The past waters had /. very great
effect on the channel. No indications
OF caving as late as August, but as
the water went lower the cavings
commneced At Longwood and Ship
landthe water is only I60 feet from
the levee. Australia was last year
protected by an island, but this is |
land is now gone and caving hi s
started all along the line and great !
danger is there. A new line of levte !
there will cost about $4,000, coo. These |
cayings may cease but it was, he |
thought, very doubtful, and all the !
above places are in jeopardy in face !
of the high water next year. Even J
with money and sufficient force
weather conditions will go long way !
toward making the levee defense of
the lands.
Mr.. West did not think million
dollars would be any more than the
necessary to do the work.
A delay of operations at Longwood,
he said, would mean almost ruin to
the district, and by spending $40, 900
a year for four or five years, on the
Ievee at Australia might not make ]
necessary a new and continuous line {
If levees there, but that at the expire 6
ion of five years complete new
evee would be needed. He said that
he board had left from the allot- !
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-12-19
Opera Glasses, Opera Bags and
Pocket Books make fine Christmas
presents. You will find them at
FRANK BINDERS.

The colored M. E. church confer
ence has been in session during the
week. Bishop e. Tyres, of Tennes-
SC >, presided over the deliberations of
the session. The roll call showed 100
pastors representing a like number Of
churches of the district have been in
attendance upon the meeting.