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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25

morning. IN approaching the road from
huntsville TO Sparta. Tenn. we came
out OF byway Immediately in the
rear of and some hundred yards from a
dwelling fronting on the huntsville.
Sparta road. and screening us from
view on the Burksville end. AS we
emerged from the woodland. a woman
appeared at the back door of the
dwelling and motioned us back. We
withdrew from view. but kept in sight
or the door from which the signal to
retire was given. when after a few
minutes the woman again appeared
and signaled us to come forward She
informed us that a body of federal
cavalry had just passed, going in the
direction of Burksville. and that the
officer in command informed her that
ne was attempting to intercept Gen.
Morgan. We followed the Burksville
road something like a mile. and in
sight of the rear guard We crossed
Obey's river near the mouth of Wolf.
and halted for two days in the hills
or Overton county. where we came
upon 40 of our men. who had been
IL OAll tic on the
expedition into Indiana and Ohio
These men were placed under nv COM
mand, and thence we moved directly
toward the Tennessee river. striking
1t about Is miles below Kingston al
Bridges Ferry December l3. There
was no boat to be used in crossing. and
the river was very high and angry,
and about $50 yards wide. We oh.
tanned an ak from a house near by and
proceeded to split logs and make a
raft on which to cross. and by which
10 SWIM our horses. We had learned
that two miles and a half below MS
was a federal cavalry camp This
stimulated us to the utmost. but not
withstanding our greatest efforts we
were three hours in crossing over five
horses and 25 men. At this iuncture
the enemy appeared on the opposite
side and began firing on our men.
Here Gen. Morgan gave character
istlc evidence of devotion to his men
but little less marked than that given
by him at the time of his capture in
Ohio. He had succeeded in swim.
ming his horse almost entirely across
the Ohio river, at last far enough tn
De entirely safS but seeing that the
bulk OF his men, who were cloee
pressed by the enemy, could not es.
cape. he returned to the Ohio side TO
surrender with them and share their
tate In this instance. when the fir.
ing began. Gen. Morgan insisted ON
staying with the dismounted men and
taking their chances. and was ONLY
dlssuaded by my earnest appeal and
representation that such coursa
would endanger the men as well as
ourselves The men, by scattering in
the mountains, did ultimately make
their way through the federal lines
and reach the confederacy. National
Tribune
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25
GEN. MORCAN'S ESCAPE.
One of Many Thrilling Incidents in
the Break for Liberty of the
Confederate Leader.

The story of the escape of Gen. Nor.
gan from the prison in Ohio, where
he was confined. and his desperate
flight through federal lines to safety
in the confederate states is long one
filled with many thrilling incidents o.!
which the following is most interest
ing. and is told by one of the men who
was with Gen. Morgan:
The night of the ith we resumed
our journey. and stopped on the morn
ing of the 5th at Mr.. Mccormack al
Rolling Fork Creek. in Nelson county
thence through Taylor Green (passine
near Greensburg). Adair and Cumber-
land counties, crossing Cumberland
river some nine miles below Burks
vile. We crossed the Cumberland
which was quite high by swimming
our horses by the side of a canoe.
Near the place of crossing. on the
south side. we stopped over night with
a private in Cox Jacobs federal cav.
airy, passing ourselves as citizens on
the lookout for stolen horses. Next
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25
cH!lDREN'S FASHIONS.
What the Small Girls Should Wear
Tor Fancy Dress and for Every
Day Demands.

Inc child's frock shown in the ac-
companying cut is Of pink crystalline.
Inc little skirt is very full and un-
trimmed. The blouse is shirred and
draped and trimmed lengthwise with
bands OF pink ribbon. The slightly low
square neck is bordered with little
runies OF pink tulle headed by the rib
Don. The full sleeves are finished at the
elbows with RULES of the tulle. The
glrdle is of pink liberty.
For the tiny school girl nothing is
quite so suitable or pretty as checked
mohair, wool pongee. lightweight serge
OF one or the many novelty suitings
winch appear in such quantity in the
stores. Waists are exaggeratedlv long
oelhg fully two-thirds of the entire dress
length. like the dress material or else n
shiny patent leather.
One OF the prettiest designs is that in
a box coat effect with three backward
turning plaits on either side of the front
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25
Hard Time Getting Into Service

The y ases phalarX," said the Major.
in the Oh cago Inter Ocean, was not the
only regiment that had a hard time
getting into the service. Missouri, |
have been told, took nearly 10000 i'm
patient iliinoisans into her regiments.
We got credit for some of them. got
some of them back. but most of them
went through the war as Missourians
1t was the same way in Ohio. When
the half-orsanized regiments were not
accepted in April, 1861. the men. impa-
tient TO be in the service, went into
Kentucky, West Virginia and Missouri
regiments, rather than wait for a second
call from their own state. In those
months the patriotic impulse was too
strong 10 brook delay, and state lines
counted for little when men were in a
frenzy to fight for the union
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25
Feminine Logic Again.

"Rubbage has taken down the i'm
mense spite fence that he put up to pre-
vent his neighbor's folks from looking
into his dining
Did his neighbors make him take it
DOWN."
NO. 1t was Rubbage's wife. She
said the spite fence prevented her from
seeing into the neighbours pantry and
so deprived her of half the pleasure in.
life. "-Clevelapd Plain Dealer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25
Origin of the HONEYMOON.

The honeymoon used to Iast a month.
The accepted notion is that it must
be spent away from home in order
that the happy pair may get thor
oughly acquainted without being vic
tins of the curiosity of relatives and
friends. 1t is so called from the habit
of the ancient Germans of drinking
'"hydromel," which is a mixture of
honey and water, for 30 days after
marriage Hydromel fermented con-
tains enough alcohol to make a man
intoxicated in short order. so that the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25
Turquoise as a Gift.

The orientais have proverb: That
a turquoise given by loving hand har-
ries with it happiness and good for
tune" and another, That the tur-
quoise pales when the well-being of the
giver is in danger" Who. then. would
not be the possessor of a lucky tur-
Quoise?
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25
In Chinese Trade

The Chinese are turning to small for
eign novelties and notions, such as small
hand mirrors. belt buckles, combs. hair
brushes, beads of many varieties, and
glass novelties generally. The goods of
this sort they buy are cheap, and gen.
orally gaudy and poor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25

"Thass q ser ible guess. but not
within 40 rods VI bein' right. I've had
500 men guess ut it, and not a one
hit it."
Give me one more chance. once
saw wound hiss that made by a bull
let
That's krect my boy. It's the
track OF a bulIe fred by Yank
sharpshooter IN front of Petersburg.
Want to hear e yarn?
Wal .et me AXE nay time and my
own way, Tor T. : cot chunk of Yam.
kee lead IN Ing tsft leg, and 60 years
OF life hev beg to tell on me right
smart. Ever % the spot whar the
Yanks dug a mine and blew up a
fort?"
Yes. They oal it the crater"
Reckon they do, and it's a good
name fur it. ] lad rifle pit front OF
that fort about month before it was
histed. The " lks had pits all along
In front and y was SO nigh each
other that yo9 could throw a tater
across the neut q ground. was sent
for and put 4 70 that pit to outwit
a Yank who Z 81 killed off seven or
eight of our n sl. | was counted one
OF the keenest sharpshooters in the
whole confesteg cy, and | went into
that pit belize ng l could fool any
1ank alive. had killed the three
last men in * role. and the airth was
soft with bloc
When 1t r a daylight" continued
the old man. er a pause, 81 had laid
low TO make he Yankee believe the
pit was empt' He seemed to believe
1t, for he ban u away to the right and
Iett, and pait 0 attention to me. My
object was t. atch him off his guard,
and l laid quiet as a mouse fur
three long lurS. | had a dueling
pistol fuf rs >eapon-a long-barreled,
investigated tool. which had been used
on the field Of honor more than once
and LITTLE by little | pOneu the bar
rel over tao 'lirt until l got it to bar
on the fcn4sfe pit. Then | kinder held
my breatE aud waited fur another
hour. ~ last the Yank showed his
head above the ground. and / fired
kinder hate 10 do it. you know, but
war is war
When ? u;m shoots he materially
starts up ~ the old man. as he ten
DERBY rubbES $ cheek. Il give a sort
OF bob and q next instant a streak
OF hire ran acl SIS my cheek. and | fell
backward. II Yank had been layin'
fur me, and b fooled me. His bullet
nit the loose r. in front of me and
was bruised q that's what makes
this scar lool ragged"
How did y get the bullet in your
leg?"
Got 1t th SHIT while crawling
into the for by the same man.
1t was darke 40 black cats, and
after he. dT5 called out: Say.
Johnny, plea cIse me fur hittin'
you In IN ired at the back of
your he; ven bin cooped up
we're ful I'm begiiinin' &C.
be ner' what he said. ana
he so ed to hisself. and
killed Who was tryin' to
help m, au embrasure -
America
Gun. 9EN HISTORY
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25
Cheap Skeletons -

From Smolens&. Russia, an offer has
been received by the heads of GER
tain German educational establish.
ments of cheap skeletons for sale,
well bleached, at 81 10 each" Hitherto
the usual price % skeletons in Der
lin has been froIa $3.50 to Sl2.5O.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25
Most Unreasonable

Mrs. Jones.-Why did you leave your
last mistress?
Bridget-Well marin, did you ixpict
me to take her along with me ?-Royal
Magazine.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25
Hang of the Dress

The stout woman must be especially
wary of the tendency of her gown to
hitch up in front, and escape the
ground by two or three inches, while
it dips quite considerably behind. Lit
tie else in the world can add such mis-
cries to her general aspect.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25
One Of the Responsibilities.

The responsibilities of a parent are
very great
Yes, answered Mr. Sirius Barker.
1T requires great deal of self-com-
mand for man TO refrain from telling
all the bright things his children say"
-Washlr gton Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25
Offering no Cha len res

DO you clam that the world owes
you liying?"
No" answered Meandering Mike.
DE man dat goes around ciaimin' makes
his" IF unpopular. I'm satisfied to git
my livin' whether it's OWN to me or
not. Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25
Worse.

Mrs. x.--So you refused to remain
In the country any longer? Were you
.fraid of tramps?
Mrs. Y.-No; | was afraid of the ter
rible dogs we had TO keep to frighten
tramps away .-Cassell's.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25

slaughter OF whites by the Indians. A
monument was erected on the battle
field last summer Mr.. Edward Belch,
of Dayton. KY, found the pistol. but
is unable TO learn anything about it's
history or the name that was applied
to that kind of firearm.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25
A CONFEDERATE STORY.
The Singular Scar Which a Yankee
Sharpshooter's Bullet Left in
Southerner's Cheek.

Singular scarves, so it is" re.
pied the old man as he passed his
hand along his cheek, and folks Il,
materially GURUS to know how | got it
What's yer opinyun?"
Il should say you were struck by
the edge OF a board
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25

honeymoon rean was royal old
drunk. Attils 1he Hun, INDUCED so
freely at his wedding that he died.
n. Y. Press
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25
Il Surely Does

do you think that diet has anything
to do with ones feelings?"
Il certainly do. | ate some deviled
ham last night and this morning felt
like HadeS Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25
OF Course

- wonder" said papa to mamma, IF
there IL color line in heaven?"
There's the rainbow" suggested lit
tie Gladys.-Houston Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25
The Secret.

THE secret of the Jap victories has
at last been learned"
What is it?'
why, their buglers are never taught
tc sound retreat Houston Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25
Anything to Oblipe-

Can you tell me the quickest way to
get to the post Officer"
Yes; run. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25
OPPOSE LATE DANCES
MANY MEN AVERSE TO TIE
PREVAILING HOURS.

Dancing Should Begin in the Early
Evening and End at Midnight
Professional Society "Sports" Nay
Enjoy Late Functions: Young
Business Men Will Not Attend
Them-The Society Girl Should
Plan Her Affairs Earlier.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25
Stout Women and TIGHT Dress

The stout woman who wishes to re-
duce her figure must do so always by
careful exercise and diet, never by
squeezing, which does not reduce. but
only forces the flesh upwards and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25
LOVESICK SYMPTOMS
MAIDENS AND YOUTHS WANT
SIGNS AND WONDERS.

Exacting Demands of Some Youths
and Maidens-Perfection Not to Be
round in This World - Love
"Thrills"-Some Safe Rules-"No-
body Can Love You Properly Who
Does Not Love Honor More"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25
Lace Hats

Black lace hats are to be worn the
coming spring and summer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-25
Queer Firtsrn Which Was Dug Up
on the kinney Farm in Scott
County, Ind.

This strange firearm was found on
Kinney's farm. in Scott county
Indiana. This farm, while yet COW
cred by a forest, was the scene of a
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-10-14
Poplar Street Pavement

The pavement on Poplar street vii
be completed next week and it sure
" cuts the distance between the city
and the furthest house on the street
in half
Poplar street is one of the most
convenient streets iii the city and we
hope to soon see the day when fine
residences will start at Alexander an
and build north, like those now re-
Gently erected between Washington
avenue and Alexander
We have been told by the real es-
tate dealers who are handling lots on
this street that they can be bought
very reasonably and on good terms
to those whowill erect houses on
them. If you contemplate blildin1
and want to get within few minutes
walk of the business part of the city
buy one of these lots, remove the
little cabin or house on it and build
you a $4,000 home,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-10-14
NOTICE

Of the Meeting of Creditors and
Stockholders of the Merchants and
Planters Bank, Greenville, Missis-
sippi.
The Creditors and Stockholders Of
the Merchants & Planters Bank are
requested to meet al 1880 a. m, on
Tuesday, Oct 10th, 1905, in the Mer-
chants & Planters Bank building.
l consider the meeting an impor-
1ant one, and urge the attendance 81
all Creditors and Stockholders.
Signed this the 6th day of October,
1905. J. S. WALKER
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-10-14
Greenville BOY Complimented

The following letter speaks for
itself AS compliment to Green
vile boy who is good both physical
ly and mentally, it will be read with
interest and qualification by Green
vile people:
Sewanee, Tenn, Oct. 9, 1906.
Mr., J. Scott,
Greenville, Miss.
Dear Sit
After receiving your letter saying
that you preferred for him to stop
playing football, Walter felt that he
could not eonscientiously continue
with the team. His stopping will
weaken the team, both because he is
fine player, and also captain. Al
though we do not assume the posi-
ton OF advisors, we do feel that Wal
ter can maintain high school re-
cord and continue his athletics
His loss to the team will be ire
parable.
1T would mean mich to the whole
school as well as TO the team j: he
could continue, and wc ii exc
TO ask yonr sanction ior his play scy
the rest OF the season.
Signed by the twen;y-six members
OF the Sewanee Foot Ball Sq,aa.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-10-14
Our Soldier Boys Paid Of

ACjutant General Arthur Fridge,
was a visitor TO the city this week.
lie came at the order of Gov. Var
daman to report on the guards doing
duty on the river front and check up
the pay rolls.
On his arrival, Tuesday, he Was
met at he depot by Col. Montgomery,
Captain Abe Yerger. Capt L. A.
Whitney and Surgeon f. c. Smythe.
During General Fridge's stay he
met the Mayor and health officers of
the town and county and discussed
with them the situation.
The General returned to Jackson
Wednesday over the Southern, and
ordered the guards recalled
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-10-14
Cheated Death

Kidney trouble often ends fatally but
by choosing the right medicine, E. H.
Wolfe. of Bear Grove, Iowa, cheated
DEATH. He says. 1.-Two years ago ]
had Kidney Trouble, which caused
me great suffering and anxiety, but
I took Electric Bitters, which affect
ed complete cure. l have also found
them of great benefit in general de-
bility and nerve trouble. and keep
them constantly on hand, since, as
find they have no eqaal" Finly. the
Druggist, guarantees them, at 5oc.oot
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-10-14
Last Hope Vanished


Vixen leading physicians said that
w. NJ. Smithart, of Pekin, Ia, had
:" consumption, his last hope
vanished; but Dr.. Kings New Discov
cry for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, kept him out of his grave. He
says: This great specific cured me
completely, and saved my uife. Since
then, | have used it for 10 years, and
consider it marvellous throat and
lung cure" Strictly scientific cure for
Coughs, Sore Threats or Colds; sure
preventive of Pneumonia. Guaranteed
soc and $I.oo bottles at Finlays Drug
Store. Trial bottles free oct
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-10-14
Fraud Exposed

A few counterfeiters hhave lately
been making and trying to sell imita
tons Of DR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds
and other medicines, thereby defrauc
ing the public. This is to warn you t.
beware such people, W eek
to profit through stealing the repl-
alton of remedies which have been
successfully curing disease for over
IS years A sure protection to you Is
IS our nome on the wrapper. Look
for it on all DR. KirG's or Bucklen's
remedies, as all others are mere imi-
tations- H. f BUCKLEN & CO..
Chicago, Ill, and Windsor, Canada
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-10-14

A sight frost was seen in the city
Thursday morning to the approval of
the whole country.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-10-14

The Y & NJ. Y. r. p. Is Offering
some unusual excursion rates to lis
patrons. and in another column Mi.
G. B. Ruoks, the obliging ticket agent
of this railroad in Greenville announ-
ces the different points and fares.
Be sure and keep up with this coll
INN and you will be the gamer. ANY
information desired will cheerfufly be
gives, by Mr.. Racks,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-10-14
Grave Trouble Foreseen

II needs but little foresight to tell
that when your somach and liver are
badly affected, grave trouble is ahead
unless you take the proper medi-
cine for yonr disease, as Mrs. John A
Yong, of Clay, N. Y. did She says:
II had had neuralgia OF the liver
and stomach, my heart was weakened
and | could not eat. / was very bad
for a long time, but in Electric Bit
tiers l found just what / needed, for
they quickly relieved and cured me. !"
Rest medicine for weak women. Sold
uader guarantee at Finlay's drug
store, at soc bottle. 80, Al.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-10-14
Fatal Suffering Relieved

Suffering frightfully from the viru-
lent poisoas of undigested food, C.C
Grayso~, 81 Lula, Miss, took Dr.
Kings New Life Pills, with the re
suit" he writes, that | was cured
All stomach ard bowel disorders give
way to their TONIC, laxative proper
ties. 25c at Finlay's Drug Store, guar-
anteec oct.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-10-14
The Diamond Cure

The latest news from Paris. is that
they have discovered diamond cure
sumption or pneumonia it will how
ever. be best for YOU TO take TIT
great remedy mentioned by w. T.
McGhee. of Vanleer, Tenn. 81 had a
cough for fourteen years. Nothing
helped ne until 7 took DR.. Kings
New Discovery for consumption,
coughs. colds, whihc gave instant re-
lief ard affected a permanent cure !.
Unedralled quick cure for throat and
ling troubles. At Finlay's drug store.
Price soc and $I.oo, guaranteed.
Trial botsses free.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-10-14
A Great Clubbing Offer

The New York World IS one of the
best papers in the land today. IF
you do not feel abe to take iaily
newspaper !: sc per srar. =. be
for the thrice a week WorlI. PAPER
at the price without an clnal, which
we will send you with The Times for
one year for $2.so. You viii never
rsgse4 speading the nsoney.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-10-14
UNIFORMS ARRIVE
The Fire Ladies' are Now Resplen
dent IN Bright and Natty Uniforms

The fremen Of our city have. re-
ce'yed their new ,niforns and a neat
and nobhy looking set of fire ladies
they present.
Chief Duncan has organized in
're"nv''c one of the best fire de-
partn1"f'+s = the State and in recog-
milton OF their valuable services and
the city's liberality the insurance
companies doing business nthe CITY
should have long since reduced the
rate on all city insurance.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-10-14
A Daredevil Ride

often ends in a sad acciuent To heal
accidental injuries. use Buoklen's Ar
MICA Salye "A deep wound N my
foot, from an accident writes Theo-
dore Schulz, of Columbus O., caused
me great pain. Physicians were help
less, but Bucklen's Arnica Salvc
quickly healed it." Soothes and heals
burns like magic. 25c at It,nlay. the
Druggist. oct.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-10-14
Agoniking Burns

Are Instantly relieved aad perfect
iy healed. by Bucklen's Aruica Salve.
c. Riyenback, jr., of Norfolk, Va,
writes, Il burnt my knee dreadfully
SO that it blistered all over. Buck
lens Arnica Salve stopped the pain
and healed it without a scar" Also
heals all wounds and sores. 25 c at
Finlay's drug store. 3o-4 t.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-10-14

The Times job Office is doing a
great deal of blank and stat;oner.
work for our cotton baye. ard
planters. IF printing Office here car
do their work. it should pleas cy..rv
other business. and duplicate orders
prove that The Times job Office
gives Satisfaction -