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The Grenada sentinel., 1905-12-23
CHINA is FIRM WITH JAPAN
Believed the Stiffening of SPINAL
Column Due to Influence OF
European Powers.

Toxic, Dec 19.-The continued fail
ure of Baron Komura to conclude the
negotiations with The Chinese govern
ment at Pekin, which were begun after
the conclusion of the Russo-Japanese
war, is an open secret.
China's firm attitude is believed to
be due to combined pressure indirectly
exerted by Russia, France and Ger
many.
The outcry against the alleged weak
ness of the cabinet is increasing, and
some persons advocate the suspension
of the Pekin negotiations. The kind
ness of the emperor of Germany to
former Japanese prisoners of war on
their way home is appreciated, but the
Japanese appear to be- distrustful of
his style of diplomacy.
The Grenada sentinel., 1905-12-23

costly orchid or rose is able. A Gow
er that displays with wondrous vivid
ness the happy Christmas green an,
red, is the tropic blossom called b,
/ the name of poinsetta. 1t has
center of yellowish dots, radiatins
from which, in most graceful droop
ing lines. are gorgeous pointed leaves
| more flaming than any leaf our au
tumn puts forth. The green leave.
of the plant are vivid and polished
the whole very, very beautiful. Ths
florists at the Christmas season sci
both potted poinsetta and cut flowers
neither lasting many days, but most
satisfying while they last
Cinneraria, with their lovely colors
and texture Of petals, are favorite
potted blooms land primroses vie with
cyclamen for favor. Some dealers are
now forcing lilacs for Christmas offer
ings, but they have not yet appeared
in any quantities. Roses, it is need
less 10 mention, are well liked, but
the Christmas prices are pretty stiff
Each year some novelty for deco
ration is introduced, and the florists
windows are filed with the old stand
bys side by side with the intrusive
new blossom or leaf. Beautiful bronze
and copper leaves, the galax, are max
ing their way in the north; it is now
liked to put leaf or two with the
Christmas package. They come from
the highlands of the Carolinas, and
the demand for them Is providing
considerable work for the idle noun
condition they are exquisite, and now
the greatest care is being taken in
the sorting and packing of the galax
The galax region is of wide extent.
reaching from Georgia to Virginia.
The richest leaf coloring does not ap-
pear until late in the year, until after
the frosts. At the proper time, whole
families will turn out to
harvest this beautiful crop parents
and the 10 or II children climbing
about in search of the finest leaves.
None with spot or tear will be ac-
cepted, and after home is reached
there must be another sorting. Those
that pass inspection are tied in
punches, so many to a bunch. and
then taken to the local buyer. Here
hey are carefully packed in layers,
moss between the layers, oiled papers
IN the sides of the cases, and cent
IN to the cities, reaching there with
heir woods bronze and geld Lut
:lightly lessened.
KATHERINE POPE.
The Grenada sentinel., 1905-12-23

opened his purse and showed Tn,
color of his money, they fell to with
a Will. The first venture proved q
success, and others hurried into the
business. Ten years later nearly the
whole coast of Maine was stripped
| OF frs, and the business moved in
| land. The trade has grown until now
over 100000 Christmas trees are sold
every year in New York and New
| England, Of which two-thGds come
| from Maine alone"
Ground-pine, so pretty and SO
much procurable for a little money,
| comes from the northern lake region.
Wisconsin sends forth yearly some
thing like 200 tons. 1t is feared this
decoration may in the course Of q
few years become very scarce, it be-
ing necessary to pull the plant up by
the roots in gathering the greens. The
gay holly, more popular than the
ground-pine, comes, at least the best
of it, from the two states of Della
ware and Maryland. There is some
importation of English holly and
mistletoe, but not a great deal.
People in Atlanta, Ga, do not have
to buy their mistletoe, che city au-
thorities are glad to give it awaI in
wagon loads. 1t is a parasite that
disfigures the trees on which 1t
grows, appearing in punches from one
to three feet across. When de-
tached from the shade trees in At
lanta, anyone that cares for 1t may
come and cart it away.
Because of its magic, rather than
decorative Qualities-though the grace
full waXen clusters have certain
beauty of their own-it is not bought
in large quantities. Nevertheless, we
are said to use about 10000 pounds of
it at Christmas time. And when we
call to mind all the magic that can |
be worked by a single sprig, think Of |
the cOnjuring done by 10000 pounds! |
Anyone caught under the mistletoe |
must pay forfeit of a kiss. And if |
an unmarried (but still marriageable) |
woman, place a bit Of mistletoe over
A door, the first man walking under |
It at once falls under her spell. If |
she disapprove of him, she may let
him go, but he is unable to make
freedom for himself
The use of flowers adds to the
beauty Of the Christmas decorations,
)ut never should we let go of the
Christmas green's; they carry the ira
litions, bring UP old memories, as no
The Grenada sentinel., 1905-12-23

mas been common here for many
many years; but in reality it ia
hardly 80 years since we adopted this
feature of the day. Half a century
ago it was only foreigners that made
use OF 1t, children of Americans
knowing it only as a pleasant myth.
And England in the second quarter
OF the last century considered the
tree still German institution. as
not yet fully belonging to her; to-day
the English-speaking nations vie with
the Germans in love for the tree.
1t is illustrative of the manner In
which big things grow from the
smallest of beginnings, the building
up of the Christmas tree industry in
America. Country Life In America,
tells the story Of its birth: about 10
years ago number of duck hun ers
cruising along the coasts of Maine
noticed the millions of young balsam
frs which grew along the shores and
the brilliant idea occurred to one
member OF the party that these sym-
metrical evergreens would make ex-
cellent Christmas trees. When the
New York yachtsman offered to buy
q few shiploads of young frs, the
honest Maine farmers thought he was
ioking Bat when the city man
The Grenada sentinel., 1905-12-23
THE TROUBLE AT SHANGHAI
Americans and English Land Armed
Forces, and Germans Are On
the Way.

Shanghai, Dec. 19.-Armed guards
and patrols are maintained here to
cope with a passible renewal of the
disturbances. The streets are filled
with rowdies. The shops are open but
looting is greatly feared.
The United States cruiser baltimore.
has landed force and the British
cruiser Diadem is sending 500 men
ashore. Other warships are expected,
and it is reported that German troops
are coming here from Kia Chau.
The Chinese newspapers say the
rowdies proposed to take advantage of
the mixed court dispute to attack and
loot the foreign settlement
The Grenada sentinel., 1905-12-23
NATURALIZATION OF ALIENS
Commission Named By the Presi-
dent Makes Report
kecOmmends Uniform Certificate,
Permanent Residence and
knowledge of English.

Washington, Dec. 19.-The report OF
the naturalization commission appoint
ed by tho president was made public
Tuesday.
The commission recommends a uni
form certificate of naturalization and a
labor bureau having charge of all nat
uralization matters.
1t is recommended that no one shall
hereafter be admitted to citizenship
who does not intend to reside perma-
nently in the United States, and who
does not know the English language.
To prevent naturalization frauds for
political purposes the commission rec
ommends that no naturalizations be
conferred within 80 days next preced-
ing presidential or congressional cleo
ton, and that uniform fee of at least
81 be charged.
1t is also recommended that the dec
laration Of intention, which can be
now made two years before naturaliza-
ton, be entirely abolished.
Both Houses Long on Talk.
Washington, Dec. 19-Whether the
senate is warranted in ignoring a sen
ator convicted in the courts on charges
of misconduct and in not assigning him
to places on standing committees. yet
leaving his name on the senate pay
roll, were discussed for two hours
by the senate, and then dropped
without a ruling on the question. On
account of the delicacy of the question
the debate naturally was not as open as
would be necessary for final determina-
tion Of the matter
Insurance, hazing, the suffering Rus
sian Jews and immigration were all
topics of discussion in the hor un-
der the general leave of talk. The
only business Gone was to send the ca
nal appropriation bill to conference.
Mr.. Frederick lands. of Indiana,
made his maiden speech, taking his in
bill as a text and applying it |
IS a remedy for all insurance evils. |
These evils he touched on in a manner
which elected the attention and ap-
)lause Of his hearers and prompted a
reception on the floor when he con-
luded.
The Grenada sentinel., 1905-12-23
XMAS DECORATIONS
GREENS AND FLOWERS OF --ANY
VARIETIES USED.
Both the Northland and the South.
lard Contribute Each Their
Share of Holiday Beauty
Holly and the Pine.

Far behind we are leaving the bare
unbrightened Christmas of Puritan
Ism, are making this holiday oa1
greatest one. OF comparatively re-
cent date is this change. of decidedly
recent date, the general custom in
America of the lavish use of special
decorations in honor of Christmas.
The south has long followed the
customs of Merrie England in the
matter of bringing in from wood and
field the beautiful Christmas green's
with which to give home and church
The Grenada sentinel., 1905-12-23
RUN ON BEDFORD, IND. BANK
One of Walsh's Numerous Enter
prises, But 1t Weathered
the Storm.

Bedford, Ind, Dec. 19-When the
Bedford National bank, of which John
r. Walsh, of Chicago, is president and
principal stockholder, opened for bus
mess Tuesday, the room soon became
filled with small depositors, who were
paid as fast as possible. There was lit
tie excitement, but the run of small de-
pOsitors continued
Other banks have offered assistance.
but it has been declined as unneces-
Sary
The Grenada sentinel., 1905-12-23

i" As you know, wrote you that my doctor
sad must have an operation or could not
live. L then wrote you, telling you nv all
mentS. followed your advice and sam en-
tirely we'll 1 can walk miles without an
ache or pain, and owe my life to you and
to Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
L wish every suffering woman would read
this testimonial and realize the value of writ
1nS TO you and your remedy. Mrs. Mary
Dimmick, 59th and E. Capitol Streets. Ben
ming 2. o., Washington, D. C.
When medicine has been successful
IN restoring to health so many women
whose testimony is SO unquestionable,
you cannot well say, without trying it,
do not believe it will help me" If
you are i'll. don't hesitate to get bot
tie of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound at once, and write Mrs. Pink.
ham, Lynn. Mass, for special advice
1t is free and always helpful.
The Grenada sentinel., 1905-12-23
OVER HEIGHT INTO RIVER
Six Portuguese AutOmObilist Go Over
Two Hundred Foot Precipice
and Lose Lives.

Oporto, Portugal, Dec. 19.-Six local
tourists, while automobiling near
here, were lost.
The chauffeurs, not being familiar
with the road, plunged down a steep
hill and over precipice 200 feet into
the river Douro. No trace has since
been seen of any of the party.
The Grenada sentinel., 1905-12-23
Bunchsd.

First Traveer-Did you ever see a
school Of sharks?
Second Ditto-Yes.
Where? In the Atlantic or the Pa
cfc:'
- Neither. In Wall street detroit
Free PIess.
The Grenada sentinel., 1905-12-23

Superintendent Bobyns, of the State
Deaf and Dumb Institution, will report
to the Legislature that his new building
is full to overaowing and demand that
$4,000 be appropriated for additions.
He states that when the Institution
opened on the 9TH of December 112 white
children applied for admission and were
taken. However, he has applications
from fifty more and cannot accommo-
date them. He believes there are 100
more deaf children in the State who
would attend if room was provided.
The Grenada sentinel., 1905-12-23

"In America said tie Chronic Bachelor,
"one man is as good as another And one
woman is as good as both of them. 10 the
foreigners knew this. we wouldn't have
so much immigration Cleveland Leader.
The Grenada sentinel., 1905-12-23
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS,

The Secretary of State has completed
the compilation of the financial end of
his report to the Legislature, and the
| figures make very interesting reading
matter for Missssippians who feel a
pride in what is going on in a business
and industrial way. For the two years
ending the first of last October the total
amount of the capital stock of the char
| ters recorded by the secretary was $49.-
170,700. OF this los banks show capi-
tai of $A722,O 900; 120 mercantile con.
| Germs, $2,533, 500; so lumber manufact-
uring plants, $6,742,05O; IL oil mills.
$1,790,000! SIS miscellaneous factories,
S2,192, 800; 6S schools and educational
establishments, on which there is a
nominal fee. The fees collected on these
charters amount to perhaps $4,000
more than ever before for q two year
period, and the secretary is confident
that the showing is a good one for the
State.
The narrative report of the Board of
Control has been sent to the printer. It
shows that for the two years ending last
October the gross receipts of the State
on account of the penitentiary were
$57d,4O2.21, and the expenses for the
same period 1891 ,S3O.45, which leaves q
net balance of $1S4,57I.76, to which also
is added the increase in value of the
State farm property, carrying same to
$425,O ,O0O
The report goes into details as to the
care and management OF the convicts.
All OF the white convicts are kept on the
Rankin farm, seventy five of them, ex-
cept two or three cripples at Oakley,
and thirtytwo at the Sunllower sawmiil.
There are twenty four women at Oak
ley, one of whom is white, and they are
employed in making clothing for the
other convicts. There are also sixty
two incurables at Oakley, seventy eight
convicts on the Sandy Bayou place,
nlnety-one on Belmont and the balance |
at Sunilower.
The board declares in this report
that the convicts all have wholesome |
food, such as bacon, vegetables, corn |
and flour bread, coffee, sugar, rice, etc.
Artesian wells have been bored on
al the State farms and they have the
BEST OF water, comfortable quarters,
spring beds, cotton mattresses and
Toolen clothing for winter.
There is physician on all the places
md the best of care is taken of the
lick.
The Grenada sentinel., 1905-12-23
Quaint Old Custom

In the olden time the Yule log was
always laid aside before it was burnt
out, so that on the next Christmas
day the new Yule log might be lighted
with the charred remains Of its preds
cessor.
The Grenada sentinel., 1905-12-23
Quiet In Chicaro.

Chicago, Dec. 19.-Quiet reigns in
banking circles. The embarrassment
OF the Walsh institutions has had no ef-
feet on other banks.
The Grenada sentinel., 1905-12-23
A Big Turkey Slaughter,

Springfield, Mo-, Dec. ia flock
of 1878 turkeys, from Buffalo, NO.,
was slaughtered here for eastern mar
kotS
The Grenada sentinel., 1905-12-23

Travelling Sergeant Dodds, who has
just returned from visit to Franklin
county, the midst of the alleged white
capped element i'll Mississippi, declares
tie people there are the best and most
ho5pltable he has ever met, and that
they are determined to settle all their
old troubles and get down to business
and real living once more.
The Grenada sentinel., 1905-12-23

Money makes the mare go, but it often
takes mortgage to run an automobile
Puck
The Grenada sentinel., 1905-12-23
A Guaranteed Cure fer Piles.

itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protruding Piles.
Druggists are authorized to refund money if
PAzo OINTMENT fails to cure in to 14days. soc
The Grenada sentinel., 1905-12-23

The Confederate Veterans of Jackson
are considerably stirred up and inter
ested over the proposition to move the
Confederate monument from the Con-
federate Park in the old capitol yard to
the lawn of the new capitol, and the
chances are that should the Legisa-
ture take the matter up there is going
to be lively fight. The Confederate
Veteran camp at Yazoo has passed res
olutions, declaring that the monument
should be moved to the new capitol, and
that is what has caused the interest.
The Grenada sentinel., 1905-12-23
Mrs. Pinlkham's Standing Invitation

Following we publish two let
terS from woman who accep-
ted this invitation. Note the
result.
First letter.
"Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
For eight years have suffered something
terrible every month with my periods. The
pains are excruciating and can hardly stand
them. My doctor says have ovarian and
woInb trouble, and | must go through an op-
eratlon If want to get We'll do not want
to submit to it if | can possibly help it.
Please tell me what to do. Ihope you can
relieve me. Mrs. Mary Dimmicx, 59th and E.
Capitol sts;;. Benning P.O., Washington, D. G.
Second letter.
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
After following carefully your advice,
and taking Lydia Z. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compound, | am very anxious to send you
my testimonial, that others may know their
valueand what you have done for me.
The Grenada sentinel., 1905-12-23

new county proposition at the coming
session, just as is ,Nlerally the case at
| every session. The advocates of George
county, a county that it is proposed to
| make out of portions of Amite, Frank
lin and Wilkinson, are getting busy. 1t
| is proposed to take 210 square miles out
of Amite, 1873 from Wilkinson and "a
| from Franklin, which will form county
| of 437 square miles and with popula-
tiOn of about $4,000 and an assessed
valuation of $3,OOO,OOO.
Hon Clarence Greaves, member of the
Legislature from Madison county, de-
clares that he is going to run the blind
tigers out of Mississippi after this year
or put saloons in every county, by max
ing the unlawful sale of whisky a pen-
tentiary offense. Another law he has
in course of preparation is one to force
all foreign corporations doing business in
Mississippi to pay taxes on their busi-
ness and on the money they have invest
edG in their business in this State. Mr..
Greaves states that he is tired of seeing
the little farmer pay all the taxes.
A party of hunters from Jackson, who
spent a few days al Funnagusha creek,
twenty five miles north of jackson, re-
port that they killed seventy five squir-
rels, caught an abundance of fish and one
of the biggest 'po=sums that they ever
saw The Jackson men saw plenty of
turkeys and other large game, but
lacked the prowess necessary to bag
any of it.
The Theo. Spight Chapter, U. d. c.,
of Ripley, held a bazar, the proceeds to
be applied to the fund for the Confede
rate monument to be erected in honor
of Tippah's Confederate dead. A great
deal of interest was manifested by the
ladies, and the affair was a most enjoy
able and successful one. More than
500 was realized for the fund.
DR.. F. L. Fulgham, physician at the
Baptist Orphanage in Jackson, has noti- |
fed the Governor of the collection of $40 |
from officers and employees of the orphan
age to be used in the purchase of silver
service for the battleship Mississippi
The children of the school, the Highland
school, which is located at the orphan
age, gave literally of their nickels.
G.. T. w. Howerton, of Harrison
spent the day at the capital.
He is now engaged in planting the larg-
est orchard in the State of Mississippi,
and is convinced that Is a fruit and
vegetable growing State, Mississippi has
no equal anywhere
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-25
oUAKER REFLECTIoNs.

From the Philadelphia Record.l
Poverty pinches worse than tight
shoe.
No, Maude, all fish with noses are not
snoelt.
Lots of people are sick merely be-
cause the doctors need the money.
A girl is apt to admire a man with a
stiff upper lip until he tries to kiss her.
The boozer doesn't mind a punch in
the mouth if it comes through straw.
When a girl buys stockings she
doesn't have them sent home on a
hose cart.
Wigg-''He hasn't horse sense. -
Wagg- Certainly not; he's a chauf-
feur."
Hoax-'eWhat is the safest air
ship ?" Joax=sI should say the one
that has it's drawbacks"
The fellow who goes straight home
from his lodge meeting also goes home
straight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-25
.LAYHA WKER JOTS

A Salina man set a trap for rats re-
Gently and eaugGt three white ones.
Salina isn't satisfied with anything
that's ordinary
Dull Times item from the Atchison
/ Globe: Atchison has one less saloon
Ernest Young, Fourth and Main
streets, closed his place yesterday. No
business.
Life in Leavenworth, as told by the
Post: A pathetic scene was enacted on
cherokee street shortly before z o'clock
/ last night when a prominent citizen
was dragged out of a. saloon by po-
hceman at the request of his wife. The
Wife waited on the outside and when
the husband appeared, led by the police
man, she fell PROSTATE on the sidewalk.
The woman was soon revived and then
came a long period Of pleading and
hysterical crying. A crowd soon con-
gregated and then the man and wife
were placed in a carriage and driven to
| their home. A man who witnessed the
scene says he never saw anything more
pitiful in his life.
Bert Walker: Old Bill Shiftless and
wife were in town to take in a show the
other night. Bill says he is getting
more considerate of Mrs. Shiftless' hap
piness. Mrs. Shiftless didn't like to come
because she would have to bring the
baby. Bill said that that didn't make
any difference, as everybody took their
kids to the "opry" Bill bought front
seats and they got in just as the curtain
was going up. The baby got scared the
first thing and began to bawl. Bill was
holding it. After it had cried a little
Bill passed the kid over to Mrs. Shift
less. saying, Z can't make the little
brat keep STILL Mrs. Shiftless couldn't
either. Bill finally tumbled that every
body was being annoyed and reached
over and told his wife that she had bet
ter get up and take the kid out in the
open air for a little while. The poor
woman got I'D and went out and that
was the last she saw of the show. Bill
came out when it was over and they
went home. Bill said: That's the last
time I win ever go to a show and take
that internal kid"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-25
SPEAKING OUT IN NEW YORK.

We sometimes think it is necessary to
speak somewhat plainly in Kansas
concerning United States senators and
other public officials, but the same
thing is done elsewhere also. For in
stance, in New York the Republican
press-or a considerable portion of it,
at Ieast-is speaking right out in meet
ing about both of the Empire states
senators. to say nothing Of minor Of
ficials. Here are a few sentences that
the New York Press, one of the
staunch Republican organs. hurts at
Messrs. Plat and Depew:
1.-The despicable insurance CRATER,
Depew, suffers an intermittent loss OF
memory when he is asked on the wit
ness stand who generally got the
policy holders money for political use;
but, even SO, it has been impossible to
hide the fact that the blood money
flowed in the direction of the Thomas
c. Platt camp of freebooters!
And Platt, Mr.. J. Van Vechten Oh
colt would have us believe, ought to be
permitted to reorganize the local Re
publican party back into the hands of
Tom Ryan, Ryan on whose lobby
pay rolls is the chief Platt lieutenant,
Quiggs Ryan, the Metropolitan trac-
ton man; Ryan, the Equitable owner;
Ryan, the Democrat, back of Tam
many Halls rape of the mayoralty for
''Restore the Plat control of the
city organization so that the Ryan con-
troll of both parties will be restored!
We should think the Republicans of
this city would go wild with joy over
this planl We should think, if it were
put into operation, a second Municipal
Ownership league of all the indignant
and outraged citizens of New York
could beat the Ryan-Murphy Tam
many party and the Ryan-Platt Re-
publican party. both put together, so
badly that NOBODY could steal the
election from the lawfully chosen can
didates at the polls
There is really hope for New York
when the party press is Independent
and courageous enough to speak out
like that about corrupt officials.