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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-04-08
A Largs Audience Gives Attentive
Hearing to His Remarks
IN THE INTEREST OF
THE COTTON PLANTER
Mr.. Williams First Speech in Green
vile, and Those Who Had the
Pleasure of Hearing Him, Pro-
nounce It a Great Treat

The Hon, John Sharp Williams ad-
dressed large audience on Friday at
the Opera House on the subject of the
work of the Cotton Growers Associa-
ton
Most of the business men of Green
vile, many Of the planters from the
surrounding country, and many ladies
were present
1t was the first time that Mr.. Viii
lia1ns has been heard in Greenville,
and his hearers were not disappointed
in the eloquence and attractiveness
of themost prominent citizen of Mis-
sissippi
Mr.. Williams was introduced by
Hon. B. G. Humphreys and com
menced his remarks by asking his
hearers to forget that he was a poll
tician and to remember that was
cotton planter. He dealt with the
various phases groweP PthrenighteashP
various plans for the protection OF the
planter from low prices and the man
ipulation of the crop by spectators
presenting clearly the power that lies
in the hands Of cotton growers by in
telligent cooperation and the practi-
cal monopoly enjoyed by cotton grow
ers
Diversihcation of crops received
particular attention in the address, Mr.
Williams making a strong presenta-
ton of the advantages to accrue from
the system, which can best be put in
practice now, while planters are prac-
tically free from the hindrances and
exactions of the credit system.
Labor conditions in the South, and
in this particular section were also
treated and in the course of his re.
marks on this subject the speaker
expressed himself in commendation oi
the Italian 1aborers who are coming
in numbers into the country, and who
he claims, are satisfactory both a:
field workers and as prospective citi
| zens
In closing Mr. Williams thanked
his audience for their attention, anc
said that his experience was that Mis-
sisippians were the most easily salts
fed people in the world; that if a mar
acted half right and talked fourth
intelligently they were sure to b'
pleased with the result,
Much laughter followed this sally
the sentiment of the audience seeming
to be that in that case their satisfac
ton shonld be very great, with
man who does things and says things
as we'll as does Mr. Williams.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-04-08
SIDEWALK
Ordinance Has Been Passed by the
City Council
COMPLAINT HAS BEEN MAD
BY Some Property Owners Against
the Ordinance, But it is a Good
Thing for the City and Will
Enhance Property Values

A glance. at the report Of the pro-
ceedings OF the City Council. pub
lished in this issue, will show that the
order was passed requiring the lay
ing of the sidewalks, and this work
is already proceeding with vigor in
all parts Of the city.
Some complaint has been made by
property holders owning rented pro-
perty and lots on less prominent
streets, complaint being grounded on
the claim that on the less travelled
streets the width of walk prescribed
is excessive. and the quality not com
mensuratc with the value Of the pro-
perty
cit is absurd" say some, TO lay
a two hundred dollar walk in front OF
a cabin worth hundred and fifty, or
in front OF vacant lot which IS not
passed by twenty people in a day"
The complaint is not justified Il
hundred and fifty dollar cabin stands
on one Of the paved streets and rents
for $500 a month it should not be
allowed to remain. Let it be replaced
by cottage that with good side
walks) will rent for $4,000, and the
100000 walk will no longer be out Of
place in front Of property worth two
or three thousand. If there was a
ane sidewalk in front Of it tlal va
cant lot would not long remain va
cant.
In short, while the laying OF re-
gulation sidewalk may be an expen-
sive operation, there is not case
in which the appreciation in value OF
the property benefited will not far
more than compensate for the outlay;
and this is the view taken by most OF
the property owners of the city.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-04-08
SEE HAFTER'S AID
Special offerings to the ladies in
Hafter's ad in this issue.
The Gentry Shows

Gentry Bros. Dog and Pony Show
is now in the city and will give exhi-
bitions this Afternoon and night. The
aggregation is located in the Base Ball
Park and from outside appearance is
clean, neat attraction with entirely
new equipment and paraphernalia
The street parade this morning was
quite show in itself and created
m1ch favorable comment
The trained animal performances
given are spoken of very highly the
wonderful feats of the animals seem
ing almost impossible and unbelieved
until witnessed.
If you did not go this afternoon be
sure and take it in tonight and don't
forget the little ones who are always
delighted to see anything Of this
kind The admission is very reason
able
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-04-08
THE MONUMENT
The Benefit Concert for the Confed.
ate Monument Fund is Pro-
gressingly Nicely

Work proceeds satisfactorily on re-
hearsals for the concert for April 25th
for the benefit Of the monument fund,
and the coming entertainment will
prove a social event of note, as well
as an artistic success.
The piano in use for the concert
IS furnished by the enterpris1ng hrm
Of Bush & Geotz, whose instruments
have become SO popular among
Greenville musicians
About IS voices will take part IN
the chorus work, and the entertain
ment promises to be one Of the most
elaborate and successful events OF
the kind which has taken place IN this
city for years
The object IS one which needs nc
Recommendation. The whole country
IS equally interested in preserving tbs
memory OF its history and honorins
the men who have done SO much te
olorifv tive honor ourselves IN hon
no them: and the monument erected
b. Washington county must bf
worthy Of both its past and present.
The latest things out in gents fur
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-04-08
Methodist Church Revival

The revival which has been in pro-
gress at the Methodist church for sew
eral days has awakened considerable
interest. Large congregations have
waited upon the ministry Of Mr.
Harbin, and his forceful and practical
sermons have produced a profound
impression: Those failing to hear him
are missing a great deal
Mr.. Harbin will occupy the pulpit
of the First Methodist church tomor-
row, both in the morning and even
ing. The meeting will probably con-
tinue week or ten days longer, and
the cooperation of all the Christian
people of the city is earnestly de
sired.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-04-08
PoETA NAscITUR
Greenville Has a Young Prodigee
of Whom Great Things May be
Expected

Below is published an example of
precocious poetry, written by little
boy who is known to almost every
body in Greenville 1t is published
word for word, punctuation, rythm,
capitals, and all, precisely as it was
written, down by the little author.
and afterwards found and read with
surprise by the grown people" Not
a word has been altered The little
author is between eight and nine
years old.
If he can do this at eight, Greenville
may boast of being the. birthplace OF
a Keats or Shelley when he is twenty
eight.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-04-08
Proceedings of the Board of Super
visors, April, 1905, Term
LITTLE BUSINESS OF I'M
PORTANCE TRANSACTED
Othcers and Contractors Make Re
ports-Petitions Granted-Orders
Made-Allowances Allowed
and Other Business

The reprl1ar meeting, ~ A. D,,,.I r
Supervisors was held la.t No,da,
bers nresent. TT w;roz;,.t.; -.
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and r IT uo4-o9 -, ''''- v
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a. ,i,..-,;..
roustroctio, of hr;d,. - ~
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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-04-08
The Simpler Fire Extinguisher

Attention Of the readers is called
to the advertisement of the Simpler
Fire Extinguisher, Mr.. Joe Silverstein
agent. which appears in this issue. The
advantages Of this invention are ITS
simplicity. its convenience and the
fact that it is ready protection
against FIRE which can be placed IN
every home and store.
The practical utility Of the ex-
tinguisher, and the proof that It IS
what it claims to be IS found in the
fact that it is already IN use
in the Goyer & Co. warehouses. the
Hotel cowan, the Opera House, the
Office Of the Fire Department, the
Greenville Laundry and other business
houses and public places.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-04-08
Way Down in the Meadow

Way down in the meadow
Where the wild violets grow,
My little darling was lost,
Long long ago
Way down in the meadow.
Where the wheat sways low,
Ny dear little darling was found.
Not so very long ago.
Way down in the meadow,
Ny little darling was found.
But dead Oh dead;
For I tried to wake her up,
But she never heard sound.
SAM C. BULL, JR.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-04-08
PROCEEDING OF THE
BOARDOF SUPERVISORS
WASHINGTON COUNTY
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

April I, By balance cash on
hand. .S58,I8o 48
April 3, 1905.
Total monthly allowancesFS FS3,oo1 20;
Board allowances, $4o.85.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-04-08
$284 so S284 So

Examined and found correct.
Petition of !. S. Walker for pubic
road was granted, and B. L. Lee and
Ii H. Pratt were appointed comnus-
sioner to lay out same
Ordered that the resignation of Sam
Worthington as Justice of the Peace
OF Ist District, who is about to re
move from the District, be accepted,
In the matter OF Funding Bonds, ii
IS shown that the balance of issue
from o. 20 to IS, inclusive, have been
cancelled.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-04-08
PROCEEDINGS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL
HON. JOHN SHARP
WILLIAMS SPEECH

The Council, at an informal meeting
held last night, through the appeal
OF Hon. lie Roy Percy, agreed to
increase their monthly allowance to
the Kings Daughters to $Ioo.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-04-08
At The Grand

Manager March has some extra
good attractions due next week for the
theatre-goers of the city and tells OF
the coming productions on the last
page of this issue After reading
poge OF this issue. Alter reading
about them you will not want to miss
seeing any OF them.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-04-08
CHURCH NOTES
The First Presbyterian Church
Chas. E. Diehl, Pastor Elect.

Services on Sunday at II a. m, and
7:45 p. m. Sunday School, o:3o. Prayer
meeting, Wednesday at 7:45 p. m.
Subjects for Sunday, April 9th,
morning; Sowing and Reaping:" !"
night; What is a Christian?"
Men are especially welcomed to
these services.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-04-08
stockholders Meeting

The. regular meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Planters Compress e
Warehouse Company Of Greenville,
Miss. will be held at the First Ma
tional Bank. May 2nd, 1905, At + :. N.
T. w. MCCOY,
- 80 Secretary.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-04-08

The clothes that fit, look we'll, wear
well and cost less are at Sol Brills.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-04-08

$sS,24I 26 58,24r 20
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-04-08

The latest things out in gents fur
nishings at Sol Bills.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29

intention of his road to extend toward
the north with the view Of shortening
the route to the Twin Cities from Kan
sas City and also afford a Minneapolis
market for northern Iowa products.
ut has been the desire Of the com.
pany for some time" said Mr.. Ellis
worth, ito extend the line toward the
north and 1T is probable that the sur
veys will be commenced very soon to
some point north of Iowa Falls. There
will be three surveys made in order to
select route ha-ing the greatest need
of a market as vel as to determine
route where the greatest inducements
will be held out to the railroad. ! may
also say that any one of the three
routes will bring us in connection with
other lines which will be glad Of the
affiliation.'
At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Des Moines, Iowa Falls
& Northern Land and Town Lot COM
pany held in this city a new board of
directors was chosen, composed of the
following: E. S. Ellsworth, w v. Ship.
ley w. III. Woods, William Weldon and
j. II. Funk. The board elected the
following officers for the coming year:
President, William Weldon; vice pres.
ident. w. v. Shipley; treasurer, w. H.
Woods; secretary, J. H. Funk. These
same parties are the heavier stockhold.
ers in the Des Moines, Iowa Falls &
Northern road and own many OF the
town sites along the line between this
city and Des Moines.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29
| Am Convinced

That DR.. Elisha Challen Scott, presi-
dent of the Flimino Medicine Co., was
right when he said that most sickness
was due to faulty living. That the
waste products from worn out and bro
ken down tissue and the stimulating
poisons from tea, coffee, tobacco and
meat all more or less hinder the ex-
erection of Uric Acid and add to it's ac-
emulation in the system.
Weakness and Depression by what
ever name we may call it is caused by
Uric Acid and other poisonous waste
products thickening tho blood and
clogging the circulation The thick
ened blood obatructing the circulation
makes cold hands and feet, suppresses
the secretions, overworks the heart,
disturbs the stomach and Injuries the
kidneys.
OF course the only real cure for this
condition is to clear out of the sys-
tenn the uric acid and other poisons
that cause the trouble. To do this eff
fectively DR.. Scott originated a spe-
cial remedy called Elimino. The word
means to eliminate. Elimino acts by
making the poisons freely soluble SO
they can be readily excreted by the
kidneys without injury to the kidneys.
Thus Elimino relieves the heart,
helps the stomach and saves the kid
neys. Not by alcoholic or other slim
ulation. but by removing the poisons
that cause the trouble. Elimino is
sold by Druggists at $100 for large
bottle. 1t is one OF the most elegant
preparations on the market. IL you
are ailing you should read DR.. Scott's
new book. You can have it sent to
you Free, by addressing, Elimino Med.
icine Co. Des Mojnes, Ia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29
CHURCH SESSIONS CLOSED.
Rev. A. Cato Cane Of oskaIooea is
Elected Moderator.

Perry, April 27.-The Grinnell asso-
citation of the Congregational church
closed two days session here yes
terday. Thirty-two churches belong
to the association and large number
of them were represented by their
pastors and officers. A. Cato Cane of
Oskaloosa was elected moderator and
Rev. Henry w. Porter of Des Moines,
scribe, and Rev. G. l.. Smith of New
ton, registrar All departments Of
state and national work were taken up,
together with applications for mem
bership from members of other asso-
Citations. Tuesday evening Rev. Kay
Of Oskaloosa addressed the delegates
and members and Rev. A. l.. Frisbie
of Des Moines and Rev. G. L. Hyde of
Knoxville administered communion.
Last evening President D. r. Bradley
of Iowa college delivered his popular
lecture, 1.-THE All Around Man." which
closed the sessions OF the association.
The next place OF meeting will be at
Ankeny.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29

road company. f. A. Delano. recently
chosen president Of the wabash Pitts
burg Terminal Railroad company was
elected vice president of the Wabash
company in full charge of the ..on-
5erty. Mr.. Delano will assume the
duties of his new position May i, and
has appointed Henry Miller, general
SUPERINTENDENT of the Burlington lines
in Missouri general manager of the
Wabash system. Mr.. Miller's appoint
ment is effective May 1.
with the election of Mr.. Delano as
vice president. the board Of directors
adjourned until TODAY when Georeg
]. Gould viii be elected president Of
the Wabash. Railroad company, and
the position which he now holds as
chairman of the board will become
vacant. Mr.. Ramsey upon this occa-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29
FARMING TAUGHT IN SCHOOLS.
Suggestions Made at Superintendents'
Meeting In Des Moines.

suggestions Made at Superintendents
Meeting In Des Moines. 4
Des Monies. April ~. - The county.
superintendent of. the state believe
that agriculture. or the rudiments OF
the science at least, should be taught
in the public schools.
This sentiment was expressed re-
Gently at the final meeting of the third
section of the superintendent which
held convention in Des Moines on
Tuesday and Wednesday,. A like SEN
timent has been expressed at all of
the conventions of this class of school
men in Iowa, this year. 4
The difficulty which was cited at the
meeting at the office OF DR.. Riggs was
the inability Of the teachers, as rule
to teach agriculture. They themselves
are deficient in the rudiments of the
chief industry of the state.
The question was asked In the meet
ing o. the superintendent, by one of
them, as to how many Of the teachers
who apply for certificates to teach
coul give any idea of even the sim
plest features of the business of the
farmer. 1t was conceded that few
could do SO.
But confidence was expressed that
this would come. Already the school
managers in many parts of the state
are adopting the agricultural line for
nature studies. Naturally these stud
les would pass into investigation of the
science of agriculture in such state
as Iowa. And as this line develops the
teachers will become prepared for the
more important work of actual instruc-
ton in prearranged schedules as to
agriculture.
Advanced by Department.
| Even the government has recognized
the force of this movement. DR.
Riggs is in receipt of fine pamphlet
from the department of agriculture at
Washington, devoted to the subject OF
teaching agriculture in the rural com
mon schools. This also suggests that
| in nature study the idea may be de
| ycloped most satisfactorily.
| The superintendent adjourned after
two days session, during which most
OF the practical problems which con
front them were discussed.
| OF the twenty-seven who were pres
ent at the conference only twenty-five
voted In favor of the resolution for
the state certification of the teachers
| of Iowa. Three of the others were
heard in defense of the present sys-
tenn Of county certiication. They
contended that the issuance of the Ger.
tificate by the county superintendent
gives him means of discipline of NO
mean Importance and aids him mate
rally in the control of the teaching
force of the state. This view is ad
vanced by several of the superintend
ents, bur those who favor the certifica
ton of the teachers by the state are
overwhelmingly in the majority.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29
WAR CORRESPONDENT HOME.
r. H. Little in Chicago, Tells of His
Capture at Mukden.

Chicago, April, t27.-Richard Henry
Little,~ special correspondent of the
Daily News in the Russo Japanese
war who was captured and taken pris-
oner by the Japanese after the fall of
Mukden, arrived In Chicago yester-
day. With Mr.. Little came George
AIDE and c.. G. Kent. who boarded the
steamer Korea at Yokohama.
Although he had endured the hard
ships Of strenuous campaign, expe-
rienced the trials of prisoner of war
and gone through a railroad wreck In
Wyoming, Mr.. Little was in good
health and spirits.
About the nearest came to being
killed was after our capture at Muk-
den" said Mr.. Little. II was taken
prisoner with Baron Binder Won Krie-
gelstein, the correspondent for the Ber-
lin Lokal Anzeiger. There were prob
ably 200 or 900 Russian prisoners and
we were lined up near the station and
left in charge Of small guard Of
Japanese. We had not been standing
long when a detachment Of Japanese
of the rear guard came down upon VI
and opened fire We were all disarm-
have seen it. They did not stop firing
however until the officer who, had us
in charge give the signal to cease fir
ing"
The Japs sent their prisoner to ShiG-
zuoka, six hours ride from Toxic.
There with other captured correspond
ents he was asked to sign a paper to
the effect that he would not send any
information to the Russians. This re-
quest was refused by all the newspa-
per men. because the signing Of the
document would have been tantamount
to admitting that they were In sense
spies.
Then the captors tried to get the
prisoners to sign other things, and all
requests save one were refused. This
one was promise that they would not
cable the news of the departure Of GER
tain Japanese troops.
This promise made, the government
told the prisoners that Japan was
theirs; that they could go where they
wished, and that they would be re-
garded only as foreign tourists.
The next day it was shown that they
We're to be regarded as foreign tour
lists whose sightseeing was at an end
for an order came telling them to quit
the island by the first steamer, and
quit they did, and stood not on the
order of their quitting.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29
DRAkEvlLLE.

Drakeville, April 27.-J. G. Millisack
and wife came home Monday from
visit in Ottumwa.
Mrs. Grace Newland went to Eldor
last Thursday for short visit with
relatives.
Miss Ivah Smock has taken Cora
Newkirk's position in the postoffice.
tended strictly to business for the
past two years.
T. j. McIntire and family Of Floris
and H. j.. Truitt and family >of this
place, spent Easter at the parental
Truitt home. 4, .-
b Mrs. George Good and daughter Lena
of Bloom1e cid visited last Tuesday
with Mrs. H. T. Truitt,
Jake Allen and family spent Sunday
with George Sloan and family
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Smock and Miss
Ivah, spent Sunday with Orus Russell
and family.
Miss Lou Truitt returned Saturday
from weeks visit in Pulaski with
Rev. and Mrs. Ireland.
Mrs. Henry Horn and Mrs. John
Kinnick, of Bloomfield, called on Mrs.
Housley last Monday.
Ira Rough and family, Mr.. Wolfe
and family attended Dunkard meeting
at Udell last Sunday.
Miss Jennie Patterson began school
at Buttontown last Monday. Mamie
Hardy at Elm Grove; Lou Truitt at
Clay college. ..
Mr.. Tannehill was in Bloomfield last
Sunday.
Mrs. Nellie Taylor. Of Bloomfield,
and Miss Nellie Truitt, of this place,
spent Easter in, Ottumwa at the o. G..
Iruitt home.
Charles Tomlin, wife and baby spent
Saturday night and Sunday with rel
atives near 5Unionville.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29
0ttumwa Testimony

!! Mrs. 3. Harry. living in Riverview
addition. says During the summer and
fall OF 1897 and winter Of 1898 l ran
down physically and my back was new.
or FREQ from heavy dull pain which
made me miserable. procured Doan's
Kidney Pins at Will L. Sargent's
3drug store and they cured the trouble.
Any preparation which acts up to the
Aclaims made for 1t. deserves the en-
Edorsation Of the public and will only
Sbe too pleased when an opportunity
occurs to make this fact known.
Doan's Kidney Pills is such a medi-
cine.