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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-07-18

The Democrats to 80 out this
term are: j P Talisierro, OF Florida; /;
H D Money, OF Mississippi; E M
Cockrell, OF Missour; P Gibson, Of
Montana; W B Bate, OF Tennessee;
@ A CulbeSsou, OF Texas; j W Dan
iel, OF Virginia. The Republicans
have show OF returning but one
man in place OF these aud that show
is OF the remotest kind. Giving them
the benefit of the doubt, however,
we will cut one out and that will
leave the Democrats wilhio two
votss OF the Republicans.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-07-18

We hope aud expect that Acting
Governor Atkinson will gee it as We
see it. Of course, we least expect
that the Testa protest against ex-
Judge Hanuua would place the Gov
ernment 10 q position unable to fad
good man for the place with the
sole exception OF Represent ative
Haia, who is really the best material
at hand. Having in former article
stated that the salary (S40 month)
is no incentive and that Hais does
not care for it, but his condeseend-
ing to accept the position upon be-
ing strongly urged by his friends
shows q disposition on his part to
help out the Government in it's ma
ohiEsry of justice, as he is under
stood not to care to be again return
ed to the Legislature, bscauss it left
him in debt the last time when he
returned home, even with the special
session thrown in, and which be is
now working out to pay up.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-07-18

The next course left open would
be to appoint some one ss Temporal
ry District Mseistrate until the ex.
piralion OF HAAS tenn as Rep
resentative OF the nixt election in
November coming, then to appoint
Haia for the place permanently. Ii
the Acting Governor could safely
see his way out OF the hole, then this
is the best course, as nothing much
of any consequences is expected to
transpire between now aud then,
providing the Han. people will all
remain good in the interim - be-
comes good and law abiding citiz sns,
Republicans and Home Rulers alike
with an increasing number OF Demo-
orats among them. And the way out
OF the present predicament is 10 ap-
point the Kipahulu Magistrate
temporarily.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-07-18

This, leaves 10 with the SUCCESSOR
to Mr. Hanna in Ohio and the sue
cessor to Mr. Quay in Psnpsylvania,
both OF whom will likely be reelect-
ed. Mr. Kearns, of Utah, and Mr.
Proctor, of Vermont, may also be
considered reasonably safe for re-
election. Mr. Foster, Of Washing ton /,
aud Mr. Clark, of Wyoming, have a
fighting chance; but with the in.
fuences OF a united Democracy they
will probably lose.
Thus, allowing the Republican
party all that is consistent with
reason, President Parker, when he
takes reins of the Office on March
4 next, will be confronted by q Sen
ate composed OF not less than 46
Democrats and not more than A
Republicans. With this swing the
new President will not be depend
ent upon the charity OF an opposi-
tion Senate for the approval Of sp-
pointmeuts.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-07-18
Rssidins in Honolulu.
MONDAY. JULY ls, 1904.
THE HAMA HAGIsYRACY.

News come from Hsna with regard
to the vacant judgeship that Rep
resentative ..Hais is the choice and
the ,most popular candidate, because
it is held that til. district lacks good
men. But AZ he iva member Of the
House of Repress natives, they are
seeking v.ay, 70 overcome the
dilsmms, # ifi aaa.be so overcome,
4 repre-. 'nls.lva aths- Han. Re-
publican "lub Geo 60. Q Cooper is in
the city, WHO arrissd here last Sat-
urdsy, aud he held conference with
the Acting Governor, and the same
today, with regard to the vtcsocy.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-07-18

: OF the other Two men endorsed, /,
one ] K Alspai is tho jsilor up there
with salary.of $40 , month, and the
other 81 z Ksipo IS the captain of
police with salary Of 500 month.
Neither has any legal experience.
but are considered safe. The quss.
tion is--will either of them resign
their present positions, with hardly
any severe responsibilities, to accept
the iudgsship, even il temporarily
only, aud assume all the responsible.
tiles of such an important poeition 7
From the way things look, both are
better off in their present inferior
positions than to 20 Into something
that they are not now fitted for and
perhaps be left out altogether.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-07-18

Telephone El51 Blue, PostofYcs
RoT Gn6
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-07-18
rsyable Invariably in Advance.

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Reading in Honolulu.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
NEN STREET RAILWAY
NOW IN OPERATION
Test of Cars Made Tuesday Night Over
Smooth RaiIs---Cars are Now Running
on Schedule Time.

The Delta Electric Light, Power
and Manufacturing Go, made the first
trial OF It's new street railway at mid
night last Tue day. This time was
selected so that the trial could be
made when few people would be on
the streets. and in the case of an &C.
cident there would be less danger,
The test proved very satisfactory to
the superintendent, and on Wednesday
the line was opened to public use.
All the day long people crowded the
two cars and enjoyed immensely trav-
cling over the smooth rails. The
line com mences at the Hider res. on
South Broadway and runs to Central
avenue, thence west to Poplar street.
on Poplar street north to Nelson
street or the old Jewish cemetery !;
thence east to the Y. and M. v.
tracks. The cars are substantial
affairs carrying forty people without
crowding, and are brilliantly lighted.
At the head Of each car are placed
huge electric headlights. The seats
are very comfortable, and taken alto
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
The City Directory

The work on the city directory is
now about finished, that il in the
gathering of statistics and advertising
matter. We are glad to say that our
merchants and business men have seen
the good results to follow this me-
dium Of advertising and have contrac-
ted for space quite iberally.
Mr.. Balleras, the solicitor and
compiler, leaves on Monday for Ls-
land, where he will do the work Of
compiling u directory for that little
city. This will be in the same book
with Greenville directory, n d
will give those who subscribe for it
additional advantage of having two
directories in one.
AS soon as the Leland work ls COM
pleted the matter will be sent to the
publishers to be printed and bound.
and in very short time the direc-
tories will be distributed among the
subscribers. W. hope that the people
OF Leland will readily see the advan-
tages OF a directory and subscribe for
it. At least 100 directories should
be distributed in that town.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
m Lot to be Given ay Call at rhes Book Store DrPaca
Silver Wedding.

A notable and happy occasion at
Beulah this week was the silver AN
niveIsary celebration of the wedding
Of Judge and Mrs. j. A. Cooper,
which occurred on Monday. 1t was
a grand reunion of all the family, -
the children, grandchildren, brothers
and sisters of the couple, and large
number of relatives and friepds
attending.
Judge and Mrs. Cooper were made
the recipients of many tokens of the
event, among them being forty pieces
of solid silver, by the many relatives
and neihgbors who hold them in high
esteem and love. Mrs. Cooper is the
mother of Mrs. @, NJ. Lenoir, of this
city, and is u daughter of the late
lamented Gen. Chas. CLARK. Mr. and.
Mrs Lenoir attended the wedding.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
CHANGE
To be Made in the Firm Oi
NelmS & Blum---StOCk to
be Increased

An important change will soon
take place in the dry goods firm Of
Nelms and Blum. The business
capacity is to be increased. and by
taking new people into the concern
the name will be changed from Nelms
and Blum, to Nelms. Blum and Co. Mr..
Blum is now on his way to the Eastern
markets where he goes to purchase
an immense stock Of summer goods,
and in conversation with a represen-
tative of The Times before leaving
stated that he would buy one of the
largest and most select stocks ever
brought to the city of Greenville.
In order to make room for these
goods Nelms and Blum are now max
ing sacrifice sale of everything in
their store. A full page advertise
ment in this issue will explain to
the reader the reasons for this sale,
giving prices marked way down for
their benefit. This store has never yet
misrepresented any article it has sold
and the public have full confidence
in tie preprietors. No doubt the sale
will greatly lessen the present stock.
The new company will make many
new improvements in the present To-.
cation of the store. which will be ex1
tended back many feet to make room
for the large arriving stock OF goods.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06

gether are as fine cars as are seen IN
any city the size of Greenville.
The citizens should congratnlato
themselves on the completion Of this
line of street railway. The building
of the road is due entirely to home
capital, and the energetic work Of the
board Of directors Of the Delta Elec-
trio Light, Power and Misunderstanding
Go. The stockholders Of the COM
pany have subscribed the necessary
funds and under the efficient manage
ment and supervision Of their Hble
superintendent, Mr.. q. J. Lsnta.
the long looked for improvement shes
been accomplished.
We congratulate our people on fhe
great improvement to our city and
the company In having so competent.
able and energetic representative M
their present superintendent. We
understand from the best Of authority
that the line will be extended along
Washington avenue ont through 9he
Race Track additions within the next
few months.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
The Cotton Slump.

From the unexpected decline in
futures in the cotton market this
week big losses have come no doubt
to many cities in the South. What
it has done to Greeenville we are un-
able to say, but it can not be very
great as many here have been expect
ing it and pulled out. Last Monday.
while at Memphis ON business, Mr..
A. D. Pace, of the Simmons Pace
Brokerage Co., wired his patrons the
telegram below:
Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 2.
"Spot demand falling off. keceipts
full and promising to continue so all
this week. Liverpool not following
advance. War not over by great
deal. These ara plain facts. Draw
your own opinion. Looks like the
big bulls are going to have some fun
with the boys in wheat, corn, oats
and lard. A. D. Pace.
By recent events Mr.. Pace's advice
was good and safe, and we are told
that his patrons needed the warning
and when the fall came all were out
and helped the bears sell for gain.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
PROCEEDINGS BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS
PROCEEDINGS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL

meeting on the l5.
The petition of j. S. Weiss to re.
build frame buildings on Lot ~ was
granted, and Lot 10 exempted from
fire limits of the city.
Proposition made by Southern Rail
way Co., to pay $400 annually for
city water was passed
The Greenville Democrat was given
contract for publishing city council
proceedings at 800 a year.
Bids for printing stationary and
legal blanks were asked to be submit
ted at next meeting.
In regard to placing water meters
at oil mills and other plants in the
city that are large water consumers,
the matter was referred back to Engi-
neer Allen to examine more closely
and report at next meeting so that
estimates can be made
H. T. Crosby was authorized by
the council to furnish metal signs
for the street and number every house
in the CITY.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
Many Actions Taken on Mat
ters Pertaining to the
City's lRterests

The city council, composed of May
or Yerger, Councilmen Startling,
Wilczinski, Workman, Nelms, Scruggs
and Wineman, met on Tuesday night
at the city hall. After reading the
minutes of the preceding meeting,
the following matters of business were
acted upon:
The petition OF the Elks to exempt
property from taxation was rejected.
The report of the committee on the
improvement of public buildings,
looking to tho safety of occupants, was
called but no report was filed.
The bond of j. E. Branton fol
county prisoners was accepted.
The bond of Capt. Baugh as city
tax collector, $4,000, was accepted.
The bonds of E. R. Wortham,
and W. Fl. Mclean, marshall, were
accepted.
The one bid submitted for laying
lead pipe on streets to be paved waE
passed over until two bids are sub
mitted when the committee on streets
are authorized to open same and let
contract when filed.
Action was postponed on the pro-
position made the city for pumping
by the Delta Electric Co., but the
company was allowed Sill, balance
due for services.
A blue print was submitted by the
president Of the Delta Electric Co.,
showing the proposed location of it's
tracks on Washington avenue and
other streets. Matter was referred to
call meeting of the council for action.
The chief of the fire department
made certain recommendations to
council for ladders. etc., which were
allowed.
The petition of J. B. Scruggs for
lights on Percy street was granted.
The petition of the citizens OF Tux
edo, Auburn. hampton and Leddo
HATks LOr AlSubbJ Wdt0I uuu blduou
streets was taken under consideration
and met the approval of the council
and the mayor agreed to make an
inspection.
Report Of Councilmen Wortham
and Startling, committee appointed to
extend public limits Of the city TAX
ing in Peoples Compress and other
outlying properly, was accepted, and
the city attorney was ordered to
amend the city charter to adopt same,
the vote being q unanimous "aye ~
The mayor urged that the street
paving bonds be disposed of at once
and the money be placed in the treas
ury. Councilman Wilczinski sugges-
ted that while we raise this money
we also raise money to pave our city
sidewalks. He moved that the city
only sell $3b, 600 of bonds with the
privilege of making ID $4,000, and
that the mayor and finance commit
tee dispose of same at not more than
Q per cent. that the committee fnd
not if certificates issued can be sold
in the city, d report back to call
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
Little Business Before the
BOard---TOwnship Trus-
tees Appointed

The honorable board OF supervisor
held their regular February meeting
at the court houes, with members ant
officers present, at which the follow
ing business was transacted:
The petition asking use of th'
court house to Masons on 10th to 2otl
was granted.
The petition of Josh Skinner tt
seine Lake Washington, granted.
| The contract to build bridge acros
Willis Bayou was awarded to S. P
Sparks at $S. 90 per lineal foot.
Convicts were turned over to thu
county contractor by the sheriff
fines, costs, etc.. amounted to $57. 60
The board ordered that an election
be held Oh the 18th day of February
to fill vacancy on the board from the
first district of the county.
The board on payment of $50, can
celled lien on certain property of O
H. Smith.
The clerk of the board WAS ordered
to advertise for bridges to be built
across Deer Greek at Hollandale, at
Cleatonia and across bayou on new
road on Seddon and Morrison planta-
tion, tho last bridge to be constructed
of bents as we'll as piles. The clerk
was ordered to advertise for bids for
steel bridges in the first two places.
Township appointments of trus-
tees: T. 10, T w.-William Mason,
Dennis Green and g. Grandson: !:
t 10, 81. A. Bell, J. T. Hardy
and W. R. Etherly: 10, r7- Will
Nichols, Sol Knox and Jno. Moore: !:
t 70, r6-Sam Bears, VIM. Dunbar
an VIM. Lacy: Is, Glider Wat
son, Frank Hensley: Is. Sc. N.
Thomas, G. B. Lancaster and s. A r
cher: IS 7-B. o. McGhee, NJ.
B. Smith and T. L. Skinner. l8, r
6-J. P. Comegys, Julian Forte and
J. d. Davis: II, SIR. Shelton,
L. A. Winter and WV. Worthington /:
III, r7-P. R. Branton, J. E. Bran
ton and B. P. Allen: t II, 6-B.
L. Lee, S.P. Burnette and j. T. Sims; /;
t 16, S-M. Rosenstock, ID. B. Nc
Coy and r. S. Mathews: Is, 2
W. R. Cato, S. J. MoPeak and J. NJ.
Lawrence: 16, 6-Jno. 7. Casey,
@. D. Wolcott and W. o. Aldridge;
16, 5-Luther Slator, Geo Richie
and Tom Robinson: l6, Al. ].
johnson, r obt. Livingston and J. L..
Gunter: Is, 2-Wm. Irving, J.H.
Benton and Joe Waring: Is, T g.
Merritt williams, Hy johnson and
Joe Madison: { 16, st. F. Hale,
]. J. Blansett and T. W. Sorrells:
1e, r7-J. Thompson, W. Fl. Miller
and A. J. Vincent: l5, 81. W.,
Wright, @. E. Spivey and 8. M.
Bareasld: 10, T 5-F. M Wallace.
]. W. Duprey and NJ. Rajals: IS, I
st. L. Weems. Nick Nelson and
Andrew Parker: 10, sc. W.
Meek, A. Sorrels and J. 8. jackson: |
"A, rS-w. g. Allen, ". A. Young.
blood and n. Z. Barwiek.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
GREAT PIECE or STAGE REALISM.
How Realistic Effects are Produced In the
Chariot Race in Ben Hur-At the Lyceum
Theatre. Memphis, February i5.20.

Much interest has been manifested
concerning the mechanical methods Of
the thrilling chariot race employed
in Klaw & Eralnger's stupehdous pro.
duction of Gen. Wallace's famous re-
ligious spectacle. Ben Hur, which is
to be presented at the Lyecum Thea.
tre, Memphis, Feb. 10Th to Goth with
special matinees on Wednesday and
Saturday.
In this great ,arenic contest Il the
spectator sees, eight i. Rng:sea ng.'. Il apink
at break-neck speed and st ping
every muscle to gaihthe ad Stage
in the race within the amphitheatfe.
Behind each quartette of horses is q
Roman chariot. The wheels revolve
rapidly; the chariots lurch and sway
and the flaming beribboned garments
OF the drivers fiutter behind them add
ing intensity to the realism of the
scene. The illusion is still further
increased as the interior wall of the
amphitheatre moves along and the
dust flies in binding clouds beneath
the crushing wheels of the chariots.
The clatter Of the rushing hoofs of
the horses and the rumble OF the
chariots are distinctly heard.
Elaborate mechinasm and applica-
tion of electricity produce this great
effect. The mechanism of the two
great cradles twenty feet in length
and fourteen feet wide and which are
movable back and forth on railways
is supported by bridge structure
capable of holding twenty tons. The
tops of the cradles are two inches
above the level of the stage. Each
cradle bears the four horses and the
chariot of each contestant. On each
cradle there are four runways and
treadmills Of hickory Stats two inches
wide and covered with rubber; they
are twelve feet long and two and a
half feet wide. On each of these
treadmills a horse is secured by steel
cable traces which hold him in pl ace
and prevent him from moving for
ward off the runwavs. AS each horse
gallops the traadmill revolves under
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
PREPARATIONS
On an Elaborate Order are
Being Made for the Com
ing of the: Masons

The coming meeting of the Mason
ic fraternity in this city which con-
mences on the 10Th of this month and
continues until the goth promises to
e-laigely attended by representatives
from every lodge in the State. AL
the railroads have granted reduced
rates and many besides delegates are
expected to visit the city at that
time.
The people of Greenville will give
the visiting Masons a royal reception
when they arrive. Those who have
been extended the hospitalities of the
city on similar occasions in times
past have carried away pleasant
memories of their stay and in the
coming of the Masons our people will
afford them as pleasant stay as others
have enjoyed.
Grand Secretary and Grand Re.
corder Speed has made out the fol-
lowing official programe of the meet
ings of the order:
Grand Commandery, Tuesday, Feb
ruary 16, at 10 a. m.
Grand Council, Tuesday at p. m.
Grand Chapter, Wednesday Feb
ruaury II, at II a. m.
Order of High Priesthood, We'd
nesday, at 8 p. m.
Grand Lodge, Thursday February
18, at IL o. IN.
Hamasa Temple, Ancient Order of
Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine, will
hold cere monial session on Tuesday
evening, February 16, at O'Clock, at
which large number OF pilgrims
will be led through the hot sands Of
the desert, and finally end their
weary journey at he banquet
oasis.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
Young Mems Uuion Prayer
Getting.

le Young Mems Union Pray Ell
5ng will be held at the First
1T Church on next Thursday
Ipg, February 1lth, at 1880
ek: An interesting and helpful
ram has been arranged under the
rship of Mr. Fuller.
i the past few weeks the young
Qf our town-the young in hea- t
fe been meeting III different
hes, and holding these prayer
|ngs.. Remarkable interest has
far been manifested and the
rs in the work are sanguine OF
success. The meetings have been
& and interesting in the past,
lf6' effort will be spared to make
SO in the future. If the interest
Tested justifies it, and there is
bee that it will, the outgrowth
ie' work begun will be what
willie is greatly in need of,-a
energetic, wide awake Young
j Christian Association. All the
! men of the town are most cor
/ invited to attend these meet
regardless of church affiliation.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06

his feet thereby eliminating the for
ward pressure created by the impact
of his hoofs which would force him
ahead on an immovable surface. BY
this mechanical arrangements Il is
possible for the horses actually to
gallop with all their speed within the
space Of their own length. It is Con-
sidered the most realistic effect ever
seen upon the stage.
When Ben Hur was presented IN
London at the Drury Lane Theatre
he present king of Egnland witnessed
it twice and then commanded royal
box to be built in the the center Of
the PIT of tho theatre 20 chat hs could
more thctAueg aajsy tle great shts
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-06
|LLANDALE SWEPT
BY DISASTROUS FIRE
Sunday Afternoon ---OnIy Two Brick Build
hes Saved From the Flames in the BuSi-
ness Portion Of the City.

the Russell Bro. S two story biick, ano
while it was ON fire in several places
at time, willing hands and one hose
line saved it. While this building
was being saved the flames were
sweeping everything In ITS path Oh
both sides OF the street, and had
reached the Bank of Hollandale,
on the south side, and the Masonic
Hall, ON the north. The raging
wind of a few minutes before began
to lull and by work it was seen that
the bank building could be saved.
All the window frames on the west
and south side OF the building were
on fire but these were either knocked
out or the fire extinguished by buckets
of water.
On the south side the fire had
swept away the Masonic Hall and
crossed the street to another frame
building. which it destroyed, and
here the fire was stopped but bad the
wind continued to blow as it did at
the start, there would hardly have
been left standing a single building
on the north side of Washington
street.
The losses will go up in the thous-
ands of dollars and falls upon almost
every resident in the city. The loss
es are as follows:
McGhee, general merchandise, par
tial insurance.
Golden and McAlpin, grocers, par
tai insurance. The postoffice was
located in this building.
Rubenstein, dry goods, partial in
surance.
Cousinan, grocery and dry goods,
partial insurance.
Holland and Hayes, general mer-
chants, insurance, $4,000.
Collums Hotel and livery sta BILE,
la00 insurance. s'rsssss's--
Tucker and Peters, general mer-
chants, $4,000, insurance.
Croucn, grocer, partial insurance.
Masonic lodge building. $50
McAlpin hotel, no insurance.
DR.. Magruder's office and fixtures.
Small insurance
Spivey and Magruder, druggists,
81 900 insurance.
McCleary, livery stable, no insurance.
Bank Of Ho'landale, partially
damaged.
Russell Bro 6 store partially
damaged.