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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26
JOE TAYLOR.

Joe R. Taylor, Silhouette" man the Times
Democrat, is probably today the most copied man
on the Southern press. He is what the world calls
success, and more, he is poet and a satr-
list of genuine merit. He is distinctly in the class
of merit of such artists as Henry Rightor, r.
R. Hertzberg. Ortiz Stein, Frank Stanton and SINH
air notables. 1t is difficult berth, this "silhou-
cite business-for while the machinery OF man
mental and physical, is indent to all the throes
which natures fragile vessel doth sustain in lite S
uncertain voyage;, the press of daily paper. are
bred and sixty-hve times year. Evenness OF
power i'll such column sllhouettes would DC
superhuman, but the man who keeps up a clip
which makes his column sought for and remem'
bered may be set down as distinctly among the
unusuals. Much of Taylors work is conspicu
ously fine. He is success" and MORGAN ar
fist and craftsman of proven power. These re-
marks rendered particularly timely by many
brilliant bits within the past month,-New Or
leans Harlequin
We CAD to give space to the above com
pliment paid our friend and former Mississippiar
by the Harlequin the free lance of New Orleans
journalism. Mr.. Taylor is well known in Nortf
Mississippi, his home and also at Jackson where
he served for a number of years Mississippi
correspondent of the Commercial Appeal ano
Times-i ..,ocrat of New Orleans, the paper he
is associated with today. He is graduate of thu
State University and it has been said that he was
one of the brightest boys that ever finished tho
curriculum As journalist he is fast forging to
the front and will, in few years be the managing
editor Of the I'D, other great city
daily
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26
MINDFUL OF THEIR Fl APLoYEs.

II. .ct;on of cbas. Halter. Mems & Blum
- 80 The Fair each coming but independently
in agreeing to close their stores at p. m. after
Y.n,,srv ~ long whether the other stores close
or not at that time, shows that they have weighed
H. mater carefully and have come to the couclu-
sn that i means no loss to this business to give
e5..;f clerks 4 few hours rest home with their
s.,;I;es ~ friends. rest that tho do not now get
and rest that has only been q nted them here
iofore during the dull summer mo ths.
Such liberal policy on their part should com
..,,5 tfe hest az service and insh into the heart
& .ssfs emplove an ambition to work and hold
1870 ler tbeir respective houses Again. the pub
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26
THE TIMES AT YOUR SERVICE.

The advertisers in The Times now enjoy
ing large trade Every week, through this pa
per they talk to over 1000 purchasers in their ter
ritory and tell each OF the weeks bargains they
are offering Considering the price OF space IN
The Times it is the best advertising medium to
reach the people, and the houses now using its
advertising columns are frank to admit that The
Times is the best advertising medium they have
found The merchant or business man who doubts
this fact can easily prove it by inserting an ad in
orr columns for few weeks. If he does, we are
sure to get years contract from him.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

Nc should and we believe, will recognize the lib
iiberality Of all who will show such thoughtfulness
for their employees and do their trading in the IL
hours these stores are open or await their open
ing on the next morning.
We truly believe that if every merchant will
consider this question as he should, if he will look
at it in its true light, he will no doubt agree with
those who have signifed their intention of early
closing, that no money will be lost by so doing
and better service will be rendered by their en-
ployees.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

Thanksgiving was generally OBJ
served in the city last Thursday. Dur
ing the morning everybody in the city
was at work, but after the Thanksgiv-
ing dinner, owing to the fullness of
the occasion, no one was able to stir,
and passed the Afternoon at the Park,
watching the field day sports of the
public schools or in their homes.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26
OUR NEW TITLE HEAD.

The Times new title head was designed by
the editor and executed by the Romansky engrav-
ing house of New Orleans, one OF the best houses
Of its kind in the country. The picture in the CEN
- reoresents Greenville as the Queen City," a
al. sbe has long and rightfully held surrounded
by river and railroad facilities. while from Its cor
nucopia everything that grows IS poured Out IN
to the lap of the world
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

The Water Valley Herald has passed its 18TH
mile post Editor Peacock, who has owned and
edited the paper for the past ten years, has made
it one of the most influential papers in that Sec
ton of the State. The Times wishes it many
more years of prosperity.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

If the sub crptons to The Times continue 10
come in as they have in the last two weeks we
will have over 1000 subscribers in the city before
the first of January. This will make the entire
circulation over 1900 The streetsales of this pa
per also growing. Last Sundays sales amount
ed to $500. We challenge any other weekly
paper in the State to beat it.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

ACTIONS speak louder than words" and Presi-
dent Roosevelt show his change of heart to-
ward the South by stopping the appointment Of
negro office holders. If he applies to the South
ern planter he can find work for the whole race in
the cotton fields of Mississippi
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

Mr.. Charles Halter started one
O'Clock closing movement Thursday
which was observed by most of the
business houses of the city.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

Atlanta had universal Thanksgiving last
Thursday. The porest home had cranberries and
turkey. 1t is no wonder that Atlanta grows.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

The Supreme Court could make Greenville an
Appropriate Christmas present by handing down a
decision the sidewalk question and placing it
in her stocking.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

If the city expects to have Santa Claus enter
every home Christmas eve, the invitation commit
tee will have to start the work at once.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

What about the Business League chartering
trains both roads December ~, 20, and "a
and run them into Greenvlle for the benefit of
our merchants? 1t would pay and if the League
will start now the trains might be secured.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

With the rest of the good people of Greenvlle
we had hoped to return thanks last Thursday to
the insurance companies for cheaper insurance, but
it Jailed to come. Maybe it will be put in our
Christmas stocking.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

vile, when Cha ~ foundation stone of re-
lision. is the shl - sery siver let him speak
out or send le No - 4ement or some other
plan to The Time. ~ be published in next
weeks issue. Lei S/E.y be done to make
the day happy ont--E
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

1t is to be hoped that the railroads will run
their trains schedule time this year. The past
two years merchants lost thousands of dollars
on account of delayed trains during the holidays.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

Cook, heating and oil stoves that
are money savers at
GEISE-MANN HARDWARE co.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

The successful planter who has raised his own
corn and meat has demonstrated to his neighbor
the mistakes he has made by keeping his crib
and smoke house in the North
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

The money for the rght-of-way has been
raised and Greenve will get its railroad The
committee has the thanks of the people for their
work.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

After the rains of last Sunday and Monday it
is great pity that those who live along Poplar
and some other streets of the city were not born
webb-footed.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

The Times-Democrat of New Orleans raises
fund each year to give the poor little girls in the
big city doll piece for Christmas
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

Those people who own property in and arounC
the city coud help it expand by pulling the
prices down few notches.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

Greenville can afford to sit at rest for few
days her spirit of commercalism for the sake of
Christianity and Charity.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

Colonel Hank Watterson is little aged t
become a Democratic prophet
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

A few truck farmers and dairy men could
well by locating near this city.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

There has been decline in the produce mar
ket since Thanksgiving Butter and eggs have both
dropped.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

Even the poor unfortunates in our county jai
would enjoy Christmas dinner.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

Teddy is sending love letters to the South.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

The vote of Issaquena county has not YET
been handed in. This is no State election.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

Let the Democratic party do more thinking and
less talking if it wants to gain decisive victory in
1908
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

Did you think of your poor neghbor when you
sat down to your big Thanksgiving dinner?
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

The average railroad wrecks are killing more
people than the rebellions of Central America.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26
LEGISLATION NEEDED.

To License Ferries-To License Ferries and to
Regulate the Same and the Landing Thereof
Within the Corporate Limits.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

fund each year to give the poor little girls in the
big city doll piece for Christmas.
Those people who property in and around
the city coud help it expand by pulling the
prices down few notches
Greenville can afford to sit at rest for few
days her spirit of commercialism for the sake of
Christianity and Charity
There has been decline in the produce mar
ket since Thanksgiving. Butter and eggs have both
dropped
Let the Democratic party do thinking and
less talking if it wants to gain decisive victory in
1908
The average railroad wrecks are killing more
people than the rebellions of Central America.
Did you think of your poor neighbor when you
sat down to your big Thanksgiving dnner'
The vote of Issaquena county has not yet
been handed in. This is no State election.
Even the poor unfortunates in county jail
would enjoy a Christmas dinner.
A few truck farmers and dairy men could do
we'll by locating this city.
Colonel Hank Watterson is little aged to
become Democratic prophet
Teddy is sending love letters to the South.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-26

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The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-31
+. S. Black, Brought to st. Louis,
Relates How He Received BO-
gus Money Orders From Jo-
seph Laney, an Operator.

II knew when cashed the first money
order at Memphis that they would catch
me-" said +. S. Black, yesterday. in the
City jail. where he is held, charged with
larceny by trick.
Black was arrested In Little Rock and
came to st. Louis without requisition pa
pers. being confident that he VIII be able
TO escape punishment. Black said yester-
day that he and Joseph Laney had secured
sl,lO from the Western Union Telegraph
Company by means of bogus money Or
ders.
I.aney was receiving clerk at the Dallas,
Tex. Office of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company. according to lack. and in
this position he gained access to the code
book used In sending money order tele-
g!ams
'Ianey got SO behind with his ac
counts" Black continued. 'and was look
ing for some way to replace the money
when we met. I was working in a drug
store, and when We became acquainted he
told me his plan. He pawned his watch
to get money to pay my fare to Memphis.
$500. II worked like charm He would
send a cipher telegram, purportlng to be
from the Dallas Office. instructirg the re-
ceiying Office to pay me a sum of money
From Memphis I came 70 St Louis to
get letters and then hurried to Chicago.
where / got 800. then doubled back to
St. Louis, where an order for 800 was to
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-31
CHILD WAITS 48 HOURS
AT STATION FOR MOTHER
ing Travelled Alone From Salem,
II.-Are Reunited. /,

After waiting two days and two nights
for someone TO come for her, Grace john
son. 6 years old. who arrived alone in st.
Louis from New Salem. ILL.,, Sunday even-
ing. went home with her mother. Mrs.
Nora Johnson of No. 4fioA Easton avenue.
yesterday afternoon.
When Grace alighted from a BURLINGTON
train a the Union Station Sunday evening
she expected to find her mother there
Mrs. Johnson, however. was nowhere to
be found. nor did she appear until yester-
day afternoon.
The child STAYED at the Union Station
Sunday night. all day Monday. and Mon
day night. and yesterday morning she was
placed in the care of the matron at tho
Four Courts.
Chief OF Police Kiely yesterday tele-
graphed to relative of the child at New
Salem. with whom she had been staying,
asking where the mother lived The re-
ply stated that Mrs johnson lived at No.
444oA E,aston avenue
A policeman then went for Mrs John
son and brought her to the Four Courts.
She took the child home with her. When
asked why she did rot meet Grace at the
train. Mrs. Johnson said that she met an
afternoon train at the Union Station Sun
day, expecting her daughter to arrive at
2:l5 O'Clock. When Grace did not come
then. Mrs Johnson thought that she had
not left New Salem.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-31
SOLD 423 ST. LOUIS TICKETS
Wabash Station Agent Applies
for Exposition Prize.

]. .. Wells. station agent for the Wa
bash at Edwardsville. has put in al ap-
plicati1n for the $40 prize offered by the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company
for the agent selling t&e most tickets TO
st. Louis in proportion 10 the size OF the
town. on Thursday. Friday and Saturday
of last week Wells sold 423 st. Louis
tickets IN that time.
That Eiwardsvillians are attending the
Fair In numbers out of proportion with
the showing made by any other town is
evidenced by the ticket sales for the three
days mentioned. on those dates 1.GiS Ed
wardsviile people went 70 the Fai-, the
number being computed by the ticket
sales OF the different railway and electric
lines.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-31
ny in front Of the place when the party

ing in front OF the place when the party
stopped.
II anybody wants this machine for go
he can nave 1t. if he will take it quick, 4"
Mr.. Belcher called out
I'll take it." replied William Abbott,
and in five minutes the trade was made
and the bill of sale drawn UP and signed.
witnessed by John Il. Davis. foreman Of
the Hdlsey Automobile Company.
Afr. Belcher said last night that he was
glad to be rid of the machine
"a man should nsver get married or buy
an automobile unless he has an income
Of more than :1,C9 a month"; he said. 4
have tried one. and I have reliable author
ity On the other
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-31

and permanent. he. at an early hour yes
terday morning. sold his 1900 machine.
which he bought three months ago. to
william Abbott OF No. 3609A Olive street
for so bill. He soys he will keep the
bill as souvenir of his disappointing
experience as an automobilist.
Mr.. Belcher says the machine has been
unruly ever 3ince IL came out OF the
shop. He says also that it mas been ex-
tremely expensive. consuming enormous
quantities Of gasoline and requiring al
most constantly the care of the automobile
doctor.
But Monday night, when Re took some
friends out for a ride, the automobile wa,
more obstinate than it had ever been be-
fore. At certain times it absolutely re-
fused to proceed. and when II did move IL
was only with the greatest difficulty that
1t could be kept in the street. Mr. Belcher
and his friends finally discovered whlt
was wrong with the steering apparatus
and after remcdyirs the defect they pro-
ceeded for tine with such success that the
owner OF the machine decided that his
prejudices against his vehicle were en-
t;rely unwarranted.
But shortly after midnight the automo-
bile baked again. and the mos: patient
efforts Of the pleasure party to induce Il
to proceed as before We're fruitless 1t
would run for a few feet. but when II.
seemed TO be going all right it would
stop with a Jerk that almost threw them
from their seats.
After working two hours, and saying
Skyeral things which Mr.. Belcher said he
build rather not have repeated the marty
reached Halsey's Automobile Company,
No. 1914 Olive street One wheel had been
SO seriously damaged by contact with a
curbstone that 1t was impossible to pro-.
ceed further. Sever;i persons were stand
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-31
UNITED IRISH LEAGUE MEETS.
John +. Redmond Will Address
New York Convention.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New York. Aug. 30.-When the second
national convention of the United Irish
League OF American convened this morn
ing at the Lexington Avenue Opera house
more than 800 delegates were present from
all parts Of the United States and from
Ireland. John 4. Redmond. the leader of
the Irish party in the House OF Commons;
Captain Donnellan OF East Cory: Patrick
O'Brien OF Kilkenny City. and conor
O'Kclly OF North Mayo. we're there.
The Catholic clergy is represented by
Mgr. NJ. ]. Lavelle Of the Cathedral; the
Msyerend John Ducey, the Right Reverend
William Stang OF Fall River. Mass; the
Reverend e. F. OLeary OF st. Louis,
Mo; the Reverend J. II. Fogarty OF the
Archdiocese Of 81. LOUIS. ana the Rever-
end Father Toner OF PittsDurg, Pa.
The convention was called to order by
Colonel John J. Ffnnerty of Chicago. the
national president. 1,he delegates were
welcomed by Acting Mayor Fornes. Rep
resentative Bourke Cochran. John Red
mond and Mr. Finnerty addressed the con-
vention briefly. Mr.. Redmond will make
a speech at the session tomorrow.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-31
ATTACK ON SENATOR CLARK.
Assailant Thought the Senator
Had Violated the Game Laws.

Missoula. Mont. Aug. 30.-United States
Senator w. A Clark was attacked here
to-day BY man known as Joe Peg, who
thought the Senator had been breaking
the game laws and was carrying grouse in
his pocket and who threatened TO take
the Senator's life.
Peg followed the Senator several blocks.
persistently calling upon him TO hand
over the grouse.
Senator Clark ran painting into the lobby
Of the Florence Hotel and demanded pro-
lection. He was sure that Peg ha1
gun. for several times the latter had made
motions to pull il and threatened to shoot
unless the Senate: gave up his game bird.
Several persons sprang TO his assistance
and the man was overpowered-
Hicks Liquid Cspudine instantly cures
headache. exhaustion. Indigestion and colds.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-31

| be ready the next day. My nerve failed
me and I waited one day before appear
Ing at the telegraph Office. It was this
that caused our downfall. as the st. Louis
office became suspicious and telegraphed
to Dallas asking II the order was au-
thentic.
REMARKABLE NERVE
'Larey is a fellow OF wonderful nerve.
He was already under suspicion and
knew It. but he stuck right to the receiv-
Ing desk until late at night. working by
the side of the manager. When the
telegram asking about the money came
it was addressed to the manager. but
Laney took ii. read II. tore 1t up and
wired the st. Louis Office that the order
was all righ. and instructed that the
money be held until called FOR l got
tho money next day.
Then Laney left Dallas and came to
St. Louis, where We divided what money
1 had left. I had spent a good deal and
make good his shortage and for other
purposes. I had paid $3.50 FOR a diamond
ring Fl, St. Louis. He borrowed this. AS
and wantei TO make flash,
have not seen the ring since. l spent
the rest OF my money travelling, and
when 1 got TO Kansas City. wen, broke
and finally got a Job In Little Rock at
SIS month and board. 1 went there and
was arrested.
Black said that he expects his uncle. z.
s. Black OF WBehlnRtoH. 10 reech 81:
Louis to-day. and that he will make good
his defalcation. He says that his mother.
two brothers and four sisters live at No.
I47 Oak street. Atlanta. Ga. His father
has been dead two years and Black has
contributed 10 the support OF the family:
Black is 10 years old. and appears 10 be
well bred and reared He says that
Laney is lS years old. and the son OF
telegraph operator. Black had lived IN
Dallas for eight months when he met
Laney. He will be brought to trial Sep
temher in the Court OF Criminal Cor
recfIoN-
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-31
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FORCES ENGAGED
ARE ALMOST EQUAL.

q st. Petersburg. Aug. 3o.-The jap
. anese forces engaged in the battle
q of Liao-Yang can only be estimated
q here. but they are believed to num-
= Der about 20o.0C0 men. General Ku-
. ropatkin is known to have six army
q corps. besides 1F sduadrons Of cav
q airy, in which great confidence is
. reposed. bringing up the Russian to-
q tai to about the same number that
. the japanese have. How the armies
. compare with regard to artillery is
. not definitely known. though
q throughout the war the japanese
. have shown great preference 70.
q this arm and great skill in its use.
q Reports from the front credit the
. japanese with having about 100
q guns and many mountain batteries.
q General Kyropatkin. in addition to
q his field batteries. has some very
. heavy guns empIaced at important
. positions
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-31
Girl Carried child to Doctor.

FaIhnS from sOuthDOund Bel1efonta1ne
street car at College and Florissant ave-
nues. Pauline Smith. u years old. liv-
ing with her parents at No. 2015 College
avenue. was picked up unconscious by
Miss Genevieve Vaughan OF No. 1916 Col
lege avenue. Miss Vaughan carried the
bleeding child two blocks to a drug store,
where a physician applied restoratives
Miss Vaughan started to the home OF
the child, again carrying her, but was
met half way there by Mrs. Smith, who
took charge OF her daughter.
II Is thought that conclusion Of the
brain will follow the accident Miss
Vaughan. who cared for the child, is a
well known young woman OF North ST..
Loiiie.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-31
Did Not Know Leg wns Broken.

John GibbOng OF EdwardsVille appeared
in a Doctors office yesterday. stating that
he believed leg needed examination. The
surgeon found bad fracture, which had
become highly infaned. and on question
ing Gibbons learned that the latter had a
fall last week. He felt d pain in the limb
but did not think anything serious had
happened and hobbied about on IL for sew
eraI days. until the pain of the unset frac-
turc drove him to seek attention.