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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06

''The Little Homestead" tells a
touching story of human Interest,"
story with a Moral forcibly told and
beautiful in its pathos. 1t appeals to
the finer sensibilitles. raises tile emo
tons of Indignation, sorrow, pity aud
applauds Righteousness TRIUMPHANT. It
is story which makes one better for
thesknowing, yet a tale Of such dra-
matte force and virility that interest
is heitened by every word, ever situ-
alton.
With it's realistic settings and
capable Interpretation by an unusually
talonted company. the story of 1.-THE
Little Homestead" goes straight to
the heart. This will be the attraction
at the grand on Friday night.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06

AS we go to press we note that
DR.. J. D. Smythe, of this city was
appointed by Gov. Vardaman as
member from this districy, on the
state board of health. The appoint
msnt will be universally endorsed by
the entire district.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06

General Raves, the Colombian
minister, has been elected to the
presid, ncy of that republic and he
hurries ssuthwdrd to restrain the
war feeling. The amendment
which the Dmmittee voted to add
to the Panama treaty before send.
ing it to Panama to be acted on
the second time, have all been
withdrawn suddenly and the
treaty is to lie ratified as it stands,
as soon as vote can be had. But
the Democrats are still loud and
long in protest.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06

Special sale one week only CON-
mencing Monday Feb. 9Th.
Ladies' Muslin Underwear, Table
Linens and hopkins,
LeyserS & Go.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
You Will Find it

here at II prizes which cannot fail u
impress you a. less than you believed
such wall cove ilg7 could be mage for
A very little money soea long way
in wall paper II spent with me-
Z hone l2-2 rings
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
Washington
Letter,
tBy Our Regular Correspondent

A close student of congress,
must be convinced that the com
mercial interests of the nation
control legislation, and that poll
tics, even in presidential cam
paign year, are but incidental
Both Republicans and Demo,
Gratis protest that they are moi
sWayed in the least by partisan
motives, hut only seek the good
glory and prosperity of the
country. This is IL very CRAFTY
ing situation, and as long as the
public funds hold out, so long
will the various enterprises which
depend upon governmental aid
prosper. Recent reports show
that the new navy is making
satisfactory progress; our foreign
commerce is rapidly increasing;
our insular possession are fairly
prosperous; and great internal
improvements for the benefit of
the American peopl eat home are
contemplated, such as good roads,
forest reserves, irrigation canals,
destruction of noXious insects, and
the general advance of agriculture
A higher moral tone in the
government departments may he
expected as a result of the vigor-
Gus wedding out corrupt and in,
conn ent employees. AS soon as "a
vote is reached upon the panama
treaty, Legislation will progress
with more rapidity and political
discussions will he largely elimin-
ated from the senate.
The agitation for parcels-post
goes on in congress and out. Our
present method is absurd and
terribly expensive. To send a
package of merchandise through
the mail it must weigh less than
four pc .nds. and then 1t cost ten
times as much as it cost in Eng
land or Germany, where any par
Gel less than 10 pounds may be
sent. Thanks to our stupidity,
an Englishman can send eleven
pounds by post from Edinburgh
to Oregon, across the Atlantic,
and straight across the United
States, cheaper than New York
er can send four pounds from
Rochester to Buffalo: Are
always agoing to re-
main patient and passive in the
grip of four rapacious Express
Companies. Are our thrifty peo-
Die really indifferent to their own
interest!
The question of the presidency
S quite warm. In ashlngton it
ooks as if Roosevelt would GER
ainly be the candidate of the
Republican party, for Senator
1anna's repeated protestatlon are
AIKEN at par and there is no body :,
lse in sight. The woods are full
+ Democratic candidates. Gen
raj Miles friends have brought ,
i'm forward Thu week in a re !
pectiye" attitude, and Grand
lrmv men have LARGELY enlisted =
nder his banner. AS he has :
ever entered into any partisan
isputes or differences, it is
bought he may be Bryan's "dark
orse.' The very latest is that
General John @. Black by Gen +
'al Slckles. The one-legged hero ;
{ Gettysburg is stamping aro~nd '
he Hobbies of the capital on ct
'utches to. day setting forth r
lacks high aIivabllity to every u
1dy he meets, This would be " "
Ding to Chicago for Il candidate, " "
1t be has lived many years IN Il
e East, and General Sickles de- q
ares him strong in New York. .,
Congress is all worked up over tt
e horce and carriage scandal p'
d the investigation goes on
1t is believed that there are
ty or sixty carriages and as
NM po;rc nf hnrcar - 500 H., | IN
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
Search the World

over aud you will not ind any hand
somer or more artistic designs Ia wall
paper than can be found IN my selec-
lions. And whether You want PLAIN
tile. glazed paper for the kitchen or
bath or rich design for th3 parlor Or
dining room
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06

Congress is all worked up over
the horce and carriage scandal
and the investigation goes on.
1t is believed that there are
fifty or sixty carriages and as
many pairs of horses in use by
subordinate officers in the differ
ent departments that were bought
with government money and are
used altogether for private pur-
poses, gong to receptions, return
ing calls, etc, They we're driven
by coachmen who are borne on
the rolls as messengers and are
paid from the public funds. 1t is
now proposed to have an action,
and it is not believed that the
horses that cost $500 apiece and
the carriages which cost $500 can
be sold for :more than a third of
that amount.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02
AMONG THE HORSES.

New Orleans, March Att was ladies
day at the races yesterday afternoon and
thousands Of the fair sex were present.
The grandstand was a bower OF beauty.
and TO many resembIed flower garden.
The races were full of disappointment, as
the choices were bowled over in races
which looked to be at their mercy
The mile handicap was the days fea-
ture. IL resulted in an upset and a re-
versal OF form. Port ROYAL, who low
cred track record on Saturday. had his
colors lowered by The Regent. The Re-
gent raced to the front at the drop of
the flag and was never headed winning in
a gallop by two lengths over Vestry.
The sensation OF the racing was the dc
who up 10 his defeat was one of the
prominent candidates for the Crescent
City Derby. Leila was the one that ac-
complished the feat She was played
down from tens TO sevens at post time.
The race was at a mile. and Floral King
quickly raced TO the front. He showed
der double wraps, when Fuller let him
down. He quit like a common dog. throw
ing his tail and refusing TO try a BIZ.
Leila. which had been laying in a nice
stretch, and managed TO win by a length
from Redman. Floral King finished a
very Indifferent third.
AT HOT SPRINGS.
Hot Springs Ark, March 2.-Long-
priced horses Jared pretty well here yes
terdsy. Boodler, at u to | In the bet
ting was among the first place winners.
and Margery Gaffney. at 100 TO l. In the
money Huzzah was first In the handi-
cap. The track was in good shape, and
the horses, az rule. stepped lively.
Oakland. Cal, March 2.Martin did
good work here yesterday. with the track
conditions not calculated for very speedy
performances. He brought home two
winners, Light Of Day I'm the second and
Leader in tho third race.
AT ASCOT PARK.
Los Angeles. Cal, March 2.-Stuyve.
the lot in the handicap. the fourth event
OF the card AT Ascot Park. yesterday. He
won ca sed ND. Tho track was fast.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02
FRIGHTENED PLUNOERERS.
Crooks Attempt 10 Loot Melting Shop Of
A. 7. Wall on Aborn Street.

An attempt TO loot the melting plant OF
the A. IT, Wall company. jewelers.. on
Aborn street, at els last night was frus-
trated by the timely warning OF the po-
lice at the Central station by passing
citizen. When the officers, accompanying
Lieutenant O'Neil reached the scene the
four men whom the citizen had seen were
gone, but a window forced open, showed
where they had been getting busy up to
the time they were frightened away
j, was learned that four men had been
seen going In the direction OF the rail-
road tracks a short time before tie po-
lice detail arrived on the spot. but after
securing the streets in the vicinity OF
the shop without getting track of them,
the officers gave up the search.
After an investigation OF the premises
by the foreman OF the shop. q. A. Har-
rison reported nothing missing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02
D0INGS AT BROWN.

The junior promenade committee for
1904 held its first meeting last evening.
After general discussion Chairman
Ostby called the meeting to order and
announced the appointment OF the follow
ing committees:
Committee for patronesses-Hoyt, chair
man; S. Baker and W. Cook.
Printing mmittee- Vaudeville, chair
man. and Il. Albro
Supper committee-W oodsum, chair
man Meader and II. G.. Arnold.
Decoration committee--A. l.. Brown,
chairman; w. A. Spcer; Jr., and s. f..
Hunt.
Although Il is still very early. the fact
that the committee has already begun
work insures the probable success OF the
affair and every effort will be made to
make this dance as usual the most popu-
lar one OF the year.
A plan is being formed TO have n Sc
ries OF smokers In the smoking room OF
the Brown union, for the purpose of
bringing the men together I'm an informal,
social way. At most colleges where
there are organizations similar 10 the
union such smokers form n very pleasing
feature OF the college life and have
proved very successful. IL il proposed
that as an added attraction TO these
smokers may be talks on topics OF inter
est and questions of the day
The Chess club has arranged for three
matches with Providence teams. which
will take place In the next few weeks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02
EAGER To
FIGHT IN
FAR EAST.

The excellent chances OF seeing service
on the Asatic, European or South Amerl-
can stations have resulted In business be-
ing brisk at present at the local recruit
ing office. There was q considerable gain
IN February over January, this year, 43
being accepted In the former TO "a for the
latter month.
Since the outbreak OF the war in the
Far East a number OF Russians have
applied for enlistment. but up to date
none OF them has come up to the require
inents, owing I'm most cases to the fact
that they are not citizens. The men In
the recruiting office often render assist
ance to desirable men in getting their
citizenship papers, the cid usually taking
the form OF advice and information as
TO the proper methods 70 pursue In order
TO become naturalized. The Russians
never express any opinion I'm regard TO
the war, ,but almost all the other appli-
cants express themselves as very strongly
I'm sympathy with the Japanese.
The list of places to be filled for the
present includes shipwrights, blacksmiths.
carpenters. boilermakers landsmen for
masters-at-arms. officers stewards, offi-
GERS cooks. mess attendants, cooks.
fourth class: buglers. painters and ba-
kers, second class.
Among the recent application for en-
listment have been men who have seen
service i'm the army and are desirous of
seeing something OF life i'm the other
branch of the service.
About a dozen have been accepted for
the first three days this week, and II In
predicted at the local office that the
month OF March will be a record breaker.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02
TRANSFER To Be INVESTIGATED

New Haven, Conn. March For the
reason OF the non-completion OF the cir
cuit or the Connecticut League baseball
teams nothing was done toward arrang-
Ing a schedule for the coming season at
the meeting Of the league directors held
here yesterday.
Secretary ORourke said that he was in
receipt OF message from Manager Cana
van. in which he stated that he had been
In Worcester and had made all arrange
ments for the transfer OF the New Haven
franchise 10 that city. This led 10 spir-
tied debate as to whether any compli-
cations would ensue II such a change was
made. Some OF the directors said that
they were infringing on territorial rights
OF the New England League, which, II Is
said made application for that city some
time last fall
Chairman Morrissey OF Norwich adj
tourned the meeting until Friday, March
4. during which time Secretary o Rourke,
who is a member of the National associa-
tion board OF directors will look up rec
ords TO discover II there will be any pos
sible infringement In the coming change.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02
JEFFRIES BEGINS TRAINING.

New York. March 2.-In order not 20
be caught mapping Jim Jeffries has al
ready commenced training for his contest
with Jack Monroe at San Francisco next
May. The champions work, although OF
a mild order as far as he is concerned,
would be strenuous enough for ordinary
pugilists
lie began work yesterday. His exer-
else is confined chiefly to boxing and
skipping the rope. This he does in
gymnasium I'm Harlem. Jeffries takes on
weight rapidly when idle. At the pres
ent time he tips the beam at 235 pounds.
He fights At 2l5 usually so he Will have
plenty OF time to reduce by the time he
enters the ring; otherwise he is In good
condition.
Jeffries' boxing bouts with Joe Kennedy
have done a lot to perfect his wind. The
pair go at each other with all the Vicious
ness OF a genuine contest and at the end
Jefrries does not pun TO any extent. He
is very quick. but not as fast, or course,
as he will be when I'm trim
Jeffries considers his fight with the
miner very important one, and. despite
Munroe's lack OF experience, does not
hold him too cheaply. In fact, he never
IL inclined TO take any chances for a
fight, no matter what the reputation Of
hts opponent may be- and always pre-
roe. He expects to take trip to Eng
land I'm the summer. returning to New
York state in the fall He intends TO re-
tire after his encounter with Munroe un-
less the public should will otherwise and
there is someone TO meet him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02
A BUTTER STORY.

There Is only one kind OF butter that
is good enough for the table, and that
is the best. At this time of year when
the highest grade OF creamery butter IS
commanding a price above the thirties.
IL surprised the people of these plants-
tons when the Mills Tea a. Butter COM
pany advertised this Meadow Gold butt
ter at % cents a pound.
The most skeptical customers after try
ing the butter were delighted as well
as surprised TO find IL just as advertised.
How can they sell Il 80 cheap? The
answer Is simple this butter is made by
the largest creamery In the United States.
the Continental Creamery company. OF
Topeka, Kas.. with a capacity OF four
carloads OF butter n day: the Mills Tea
A. Butter company stores have the New
England rights for these goods and sup
ply the retail buyer direct from the
creamery without the middle profits. and
this company's rule OF selling goods on
a very close margin. The Continental
Creamery company supplies the entire
army and navy Of the United states With
all their butter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02
Han|on 0utfights Decker for Six Rounds
at Philadelphia.
Odds on Favorite Badly Beaten in Mile
at New Orleans.

Philadelphia. March eddie Hanlon.
cinc coast. outpointed and outfought
George Decker. the holder OF the state
title for little fellows, in a rafting six
round contest at the National Athletic
club last night.
II was a splendid battle and the big
crowd was thoroughly satisfied. IL was
Hsnlons first appearance in the east and
also his premier effort in a short battle.
He was at least six pounds heavier
than the local man, and the fast pace
which both OF them cut out from the
start had an appreciable effect on the
San Francisco man In the fourtn ana
NTH rounds. although he was as fast as
ever I'm the closing round OF the bout.
He forced matters from the outset and
rushed Decker all over the ring. never
letting up with his stiff punches TO Deck
er's wind and his swings to the head.
Decker was forced against the ropes so
freouently that his back was almost raw
from the abrasion.
In the fifth round one OF these rushes
sent both the featherweights headlong
into the crowd. Decker disappearing from
sight, while the only thing that could be
seen OF Hanlon were his toes. When they
returned 10 the ring Decker extended his
right glove for a handshake. but the
westerner sailed in. lie was Missed some
what fCs this. but throughout the bout
he fought fairly and sauarely.
Throughout the entire battle he ad-
minlstered terrific punishment with con-
iinual series OF right and left swings 20
Decker's stomach, and only the magnih-
cent condition Of the local msn saved
him from a knockout In the earlier
rounds.
The manner I'm which Hanlon guarded
himself and the clever fashion I'm which
he blocked Decker's swings was wonder
full So clever was his guard that Decker
was unable during the earlier round 10
land a single effective blow. Later In the
contest the local boy managed TO nego-
tiate n number OF right and left-hand
iabs and body punches but they worried
Hanlon little While the local man held
on Hanlon whipped his right and LETT
repeatedly in Decker's wind.
Hanlon was very effective with his BODY
punches. but the majority OF his swings
were extremely Wild. In the third round,
after chasing Decker across the ring ana
against the ropes. he landed right swing
which brought Decker to his knees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02
BETTER GOLF COURSE PROPOSED

AZ the Crown hotel last evening. the
Metaoomet Golf club held its annual
meeting. II being the first OF the local
clubs to meet for the purpose Of perfect
ing plans for the summer
The new constitution received the
greater part OF the attention of the club
and was adopted
The new constitution. which was adopt
ed last evening. resembles 10 large ex-
tent that OF the Agawam Hunt. the chief
controlling power being put into tho
hands OF n board of governors. who we're
chosen last evening. as follows For three
years Edgar r.. Brown and George l..
Bowen: for two years, Charles A. Catlin
and Robert B. Greenwood: for one year.
Herbert r.. Maxson and James r.
thompson Prof. Courtney Langdon was
again chosen president OF the club. while
the other officers remain az before.
Other business included the election OF
certain officers and the consideration OF
plans for the betterment OF the club. The
course ls 20 be much improved as soon
as the condition OF the ground admits.
and the first four holes win be laid out
anew. the length being increased some
sco Yards thereby.
Much attention will be paid 10 tho
putting greens. as well as the fair green.
and special efforts will he made 10 have
a course this spring which will not he
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02
MOTHER
DESERTED
HER BABE.

Mary Nevins. 90 years old, resident
OF Phillips. Wis. but for the last 10 weeks
living at Boston. was placed under arrest
here last evening for the abandonment
OF her child.
The cnild is eight weeks old and the
mother had been working as a waitress
I'm Brockton restaurant prior TO going
70 Boston.
After the child was born Miss Nevins
looked for work, but finding the babe a
hindrance she advertised to have It
adopted
She claims that woman residing on
Westminster street, this city, answered
her advertisement and that when she
came here she was told by that person
that she had just lost two and "a half
year-ol1 child and desired TO get one of
the same age.
This talk so discouraged Miss Nevins
that when she came out OF the house
she placed her baby on the doorstep. rang
tho bell and ran away.
Mother instinct prompted her 10 return
to see II the child had been taken In and
this led TO her arrest by Patrolman GALL
gan OF the Fourth station.
Miss Nevins was sent TO the Central
station for the night
Miss Nevins was arraigned in the Sixth
district court this morning on the charge
OF abandonment.
She pleaded guilty and was at the sug-
gestiop Of Miss Denehy. who had inquired
into the girls history. placed on proba-
ton until June Sd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02
MAGNATES MEET.

New York. March 1.-wifh the excep-
ton Of President Hart OF the Chicago
baseball club. all the National league dele
gates were present yesterday when Presi-
dent Pulliam called the annual schedule
meeting Of that organization TO order AT
the Victoria hotel Some routine bust
ness was transacted. otter which a letter
was sent TO President Johnson Of the
American league at the Fifth Avenue hotel
the result Of which was that at n Join.
meeting Of the committee on rules and
schedule from each organization will take
place nj the National league Offices IN
the 81. James building at 10 o'clock this
morning.
At the FIFTH Avenue hotel the Ameri-
can league delegates only held "A brief
session, but President Johnson held sew
eral conferences with club representa-
tives during the day. Johnson said that
mis- committees on rules and schedules
were ready 90 meet the committee from
the other league and that he was anxious
to have the matter settled as quickly a,
possible.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02
JENKINS DEFEATED.

Buffalo. n. Y. March 2.--Jim Parr, the
English wrestler. defeated Tom Jenkins.
the heavyweight champion i'm a handicap
wrestling match before the Olympic Ath-
letic club last night. Jenkins undertook,
to throw Parr twice in an hour He Sc
cured only one fall In 20 minutes 20 sec
onds Both men were exhausted at the
end OF the hours desperate struggle. Jen-
OF weight. Lifting PARIS body clear Oft
the matt. and with Parr trying TO bridge.
Jenkins gradually forced his shoulders
down for a fall
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02
MAGIC HAIR STAIN.

For brown or black. prepared by
GEORGE ORMSBY. Wig Maker and Hair
worker. 1ss fremont street Boston. II is
simple. safe and easily applied; contains
no lead poisons: use II once and you
will never use any other. BLANDING g.
BLANDfNG. 50 weybosset street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-02
A GOLDEN WEDDING,
Interesting Anniversary Observed by Mr.
Alfred Russell and Wife.

In the midst OF large circla OF children.
grandchildren and other members of the
family from Massachusetts, and Connecti-
cut Alfred Russell and wife OF this city,
yesterday. celebrated the fiftieth snniver-
sary of thir marriage at their home at 35
Park street Mr. and Mrs. Tanner, who
stood up with the couple at the time OF
their marriage were present aud assisted
I'm receiving.
Both husband and wife were born in
1850. the former in orkshire, England.
and the latter I'm Bath. They were not
married until both had been In this
country some time, the ceremony taking
place I'm the St James Episcopal church
at Greenfield, Mass, In 1854. For a num-
Der OF years Mr. Russell was employed at
the Springfield armory working there dur
ing the civil War and In 1872 came TO
Providence TO work for the Providence
Tool company on the rifles for the Turk
ish government.
lie is very prominent In the British
American societies. being a charter mem
Der OF Beaconsheld lodge, 1876, Sons OF ST.
George, an Alfredian and a member Of the
British American association. Mrs Rus
sell was the first president Of Persever-
ance Lodge Of the order Of Daughters ~
ST George.
They have had II children Of whom
eight survive. and all are married.
The four grandchildren were all a. the
celebration yesterday.