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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-05-19

conception and appreciation of the
rites and responsibilities OF a great
ublic office and trust, and he has
llown throughout his executive ca
reer, as sincere and solicItous con-
liberation for the great public inter
SIS as any governor the State has
ever had. and this is no reflection on
any who have preceded him.
II admire Governor Vardaman,
among other things, for the decisive
and effective manner in which he has
maintained law and order in the State
Since his Inauguration as Governor
there has not been single instance
" here a prisoner in the hands of an
officer has been lynched by a mob.
The suppression of that form of law
lessness known as whitecapism, in the
Southern part of the State, is due to
a large extent to the persistent eff
forts of the governor to break up the
law1ess organization.
an the matter of the penitentiary
reform and provision for improved
management. this legislation was
brought about largely owing - the
urgent manner in which the subject
was presented to the Legislature
when it convened last January.
tThe whole course of Governor
Vardaman since his coming into of
flee has demonstrated that Missis-
sippi has never had a governor who
has displayed a more sincere devo-
ton to the welfare of the people and
devotion to public duty than Gov
ernor Vardaman He IS a man OF
great personality. with magnetism
that claims his old friends and makes
for him many new ones; man o
broad sympathy and generous ant
kindly nature He has certainly dis
played in his public as well as il
his private life the qualities of mins
and heart that constitute and embel
lish the highest type of manhood. an,
possesses the charm of sentiment anc
bearing that characterizes the South
ern gentleman. Picayune Jackson
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-05-19
WHAT THE ILLUSTRATED
EDITION WILL CONTAIN

In writing of the elements that
have made Greenville and Washing
ton county what they are, the en-
deavor of the compiler of the spe-
cial edition has been to avoid the
extravaganza style generally INDUCED
in by makers OF like work, the object
being to publish a concise and cor
rect resume of the healthy conditions
OF her commerce and great natural
advantages. and present III connec-
ton herewith sketches of her early
history. her institutions OF learning,
her social and home life, and her
noted citizens
Within the pages will be found
Washington county's best in manu-
featuring mercantile, agricultural.
professional and public world, and
we heartily commend them as men
of vertebrae. always willing to aid
and promote any enterprise which
will benefit their community.
The infusion OF young and vlgor-
Gus blood in her commercial veins
has brought Washington county rap
idly to the front as one of the most
progressive districts in the entire
Delta.
The work is going along rapidly;
Leland and Hollandale have been
visited during the week; they seem
to readily realize the benefit to be
gained by an exploitation of the
county and every town III II IN this
manner.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-05-19

was nearly as large as theirs. For
those who stood valiantfy by me
then, regardless OF whom they Will
now support, my gratitude will be
undiminished and undying. Other
environments will carry some of these
to my present competitors but sew
eral others differently circumstances
will take each place vacated. In
many counties, | am glad to know.
many men more active for Governor
Vardaman or Judge Critz before, will
be equally active for me-
Offers for support have come to
me from every part off Mississippi.
My acquaintance and personal COM
munication extend through every
county The talk of the race being
between two other candidates chiefly
comes from those who seek to make
it SO by saying SO. Earnest, active
and continued effort by those who
believe in what my candidacy repre-
sents will make, III the second pri-
mary, our success certain
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MAY IT BE SO.

All the signs at the present time
appear to point to the fact that Con-
greSs Is going TO be more liberal III
It's dealings with the Mississippi river
hereafter than ever before. and while
II may not make the much desired
annual appropriation of S5ocoo,ooo
per annum for levee Purposes, will
al least make such an allotment from
the national treasury annually as will
guarantee us in a great measure
against the periodical foundations
that are SO disastrous when they do
come The above sum would seem
to be great amount, but it IS not
" hen the resources of the nation are
taken into consideration, and the in
terests at stake involved
These periodical flood tides are
more disastrous in the lower Missis-
ruination generally always follows in
/ their wake. affecting the interests OF
not only the stricken section, but
the entire country as we'll. II there
were any Northern interests affected
III like manner. 1t IS safe To say thar
Congress would hasten 10 loosen It's
purse strings AID supply all the mon
ev that might be needful for protec-
ton As the Northern congressman
stand together for se1f-protection. SO
/ ought those Of the South, and the
movement on foot 10 secure an an
nua1 appropriation OF $4,000. ooo
should have the hearty support OF all
until the great river shall be ire
| sphere
| 1t would seem that the Western
i and Southern members should stand
/ together upon this proposition any
! by NUT al cooperation the end can
] be attained. To the great benefit OF
/ the entire nation. regardless of sec
ttion or loeality- 1t will come to this
i'e. we firmly believe, and
hen It does it will be happy day
/ for the entire Mississippi Valley
| from the Gulf to Lake Itaska@The
| Natchez Bulletin.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-05-19
THE BUSINESS
MEMS LEAGUE.

For the third time Mr. Thos c.
Holmes has been elected president
Of the Greenville Business Mems
League Nothing better can be said
OF any young business man, and he
feels Justly proud of the honor con-
ferred upon him, and promises the
people Of the city that as president
OF the League his untiring efforts to-
ward the betterment and advance
ment Of the city.
The reelected board of directors
meet the unqualified endorsement Of
the whole community. Their zeal
and their good work is unquestioned.
Under their direction and under the
Leagues officers the city has made
rapid strides in the past few years.
1t has been an advancement that has
made the entire State take notice,
and has engendered pleasant rivalry
between the cities OF the State in
accomplishing the greatest results
As has been said Greenville has
made rapid strides. but there Is yet
a great deal more work TO be done
The League cannot do it all alone
1t IS necessary that every member of
that body take the greatest interest
in the work. 1t is of vital import
ance that every citizen take an active
part and work in harmony with the
League to accomplish the work in
hand
Don't knock
Don't become a chronic kicker
Let Greater Greenville be the
watch-word and let the movement
for $4,000 in 1910 rise above every
petty spite and every personal OBJ
lection.
No matter how little may be your
capacity, you can help the city grow
No matter how small your influence
may be, let 1t be an influence for the
good and betterment OF Greenville
If every citizen could only know
| how much a little knocking word
| here and there does harm; if they
could know how earnestly the Off
GERS and directors of the League neeC
their support for Greater Greenville
we are satisfied they would imme
diately change their knocking to good
words and good deeds.
1t is time now for all to pull to
gether. Don't be wrecker: be
! builder Hold up the hands of tn,
officers and directors, and set tn
pace OF advancement for other cite
~ the State to follow
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vanced and perpetuated by the adj
minIsfration of affairs through the
Democratic party, both State and
National. shall the future, as in
the past. strive to maintain, uphold
and perpetuate that party, support
ing the with explicit fidelity the prin-
ciples announced in State and Ma
tional platforms.
My canvass for the high office to
which | aspire shall be conducted
upon a plane absolutely free from
personalities. To each of my honor
ed opponents I concede in advance
all those qualities of heart and mind
which my most partial and enthusi
astic friend may claim for me.
My canvass will be hampered by
no pledges or promises, in the past, as
in the future, to any man or set of
men, One promise only will be made
by me. or by authority iii my behalf,
and that TO the people who may
honor me- II elected my entire time
and utmost ability shall be devoted
to an earnest effort to give to the
people Of my native State an admin
istration void of any suspicion OF
partisan factionalism, and one which
will tend TO promote the industrial
development of the entire State.
IF my personal and official record.
my views upon public questions shall
commend themselves favorably to my
fellow citizens, I request their sui
frage without regard to past per-
sonal or so-called factional align
ments. Fraternally yours,
JEFF TRULY"
25ooo IN 1910 -
/ hats at The Iealef, of course.
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Confidence Shown

The confidence which his home
people have III the man was mani
tested last week at Greenville, Miss,
when the leading citizens of that
place organized an Emmett \. Thorn
as Club. Judge Wynn, of that city,
is chairman. and l.. +. Smith IS Sec
rotary, and plans for an aggressive
campaign III behalf Of Mr.. Thomas
are rapidly maturing Columbus Dis
patch
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-05-19
250Oe IN 1910

Five hundred members OF the legal
profession are expected to attend the
drst annual convention OF the Mis-
sissiDpi Bar Association at Gulfport
on .Il;ne 10th. Several OF the most
noted jurists OF the country are ex-
peeted to attend An elaborate pro-
gram has been prepared for the en-
tertainmeut and benefit Of the Wis
Itiffa members.
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$4,000 IN 1910

There will be an organ recital at
St James Episcopal church Sunday
night at go p. m, followed by an
evening prayer and sermon by the
Rev. DIR. Carter of Holy Trinity
church, Nicksburg, Miss. Every one
Will be welcome
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-05-19

Mrs. Jefferson Davis is very i'll
with la grippe at her apartments IN
Hotel Gerard, New York. and II IS
feared that the attack will prove fatal.
Mrs. Davis is eighty years OF age
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-05-19
$4,000 IN 1910

Mississippi has once more set the
pace New York now has brand
new law requiring lobbyists to regis
ter and make public profert OF their
calling and intention. IL Nicksburg
American.
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Too Soon Yes.

1t IS gratifying 10 note that none
OF the candidates for State offices
are trying TO sling mud at the other;
they are dwelling together IN the ut
most harmony Natchez BulleteIn.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-05-19
$4,000 IN 1910

Every officer and director of the
Greenville Business Mems League
has worked hard for Greenville, and
they have made great progress. Help
them to do great things. Your help
is needed
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-05-19
$4,000 IN 1910 -

An electric car line from Memphis
to Clarksdale, Miss, to be extended
by a branch line to Coahoma and
Friars Point, Is contemplated The
proposed electric line Will parallel
the y. & NJ Y. road.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-05-19
250o0 IN 1910

Attorney General Williams will not
enter the race for Governor, but will
retire TO private life and law prac-
tice. Hon. r V Fletcher, assistant
attorney general Will enter the race
TO succeed MIR. Williams.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-05-19
$4,000 IN 1910

Whatever may be the merits Of
the Black Bayou drainage bill. II will
md itself up against strong oppo-
sition when the planters of that sec
ton of the county present their pc
t.tion against the act.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-05-19
$4,000 IN 1910

Point Enterprise. reached our ex-
change table last week Mr. +. b.
Dickey. editor and proprietor. has a
bright, clean and newsy sheet in the
Enterprise, and we wish him ali the
success and prosperity he deserves.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-05-19

On the first page OF this issue ap-
pear the resolutions OF the Washing
ton County Thomas Club III an APP
peal 10 Mississippians. The appeal
IS strong. for il IS the work of a
strong organization Ii elected, Mr.
Thomas willy give the State an adj
ministration that will please and gre
lily the people OF all sections OF the
Commonwealth
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-05-19

Greenviile is pulling for $4,000 pop
ulation in 1910. and for factories OF
every description at the present tune,
both OF which pulls are laudable.-
Natchcz Bulletin.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-05-19

mupity in the world. Every business
mems league, commercial club or
chamber OF commerce III tbs country
is realizing this That is the reason
every issue OF the current magazines
contains advertising Of different cities.
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25Ooo 1910

The striking miners went to work
Monday on the scale OF 1908. John
ers' union. deserves the applause OF
all the miners for his victory.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-05-19

It is the bounden duty of every
citizen 10 help build up Greenvllle
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-05-19
: 2sooo N 1910

The first general assembly OF the
Russian people was convened on
Thursday by the car. Every pre-
caution was made to protect the car.
but they were not needed. The adj
dress from the throne was concilia-
tory. and asked the cooperation of
all to relieve the peasants from their
unfortunate conditions. To-day goes
down in history as one of the most
remarkable. for it marks the begin
ming of higher citizenship iii Russia.
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Are you a member OF the Thomas
Club?
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. 2sooo y 1910


A pardon has been granted by the
Governor to DIR. F. NJ. Rogers, OF
New Albany. Union county. whose
fine of $eeo for contempt of court
was Monday afternoon affirmed by
the s, lpreme Court The question
involved, It will be remembered. was
that of DIR. Rogers revealing the
name of a woman who had. upon
rs p-on1is = not n r,stve her ldesnsty
known. IL vss him $500 oil money
etolen frciss he American Express.
Company to Isturn to that corpora
ton. Itswas pAesnmed by the granu
jury that the laiiAband of the woman
vas the One Who had taken the mon
xy.-C larion> Ledge ~ =
And Governor vardaman has am
nounced that if DR. Rogers sla rein
ss:~f~j and r~sentence he Il Il Issue
Il. r. for every sentepee
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Vardamaus Strong with People.

Mayor William Nafdaman was re-
elected in Greenwood last week over
four opponents. You can't beat EN-.
Columbus Dispatch
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Hon James G.. Spencer of this
county. authorizes the Reveille to
announce that he will be candidate
for State insurance commissioner TO
succeed w. Q. Cole Mr.. Spencer
has long been connected with the
insurance business and IS. well posted
in ali matters pertaining thereto His
present connection with the Mutual
Life has necessitated thorough can
vass OF the State. thereby giving him
an extensive acquaintance. Besides.
he is in a good position to know the
needs of the State along the lines
prescribed by the office of commits
sioner-Port Gibson Reveilie.
Hon. II. l. Whitfield. who has been
fig sring on the gubernatorial contest.
has announced that he will not make
the race for that position, but will
run for the office OF State .superin@
tcndent of education. the Office he
row holds MIR Whitfield is strong
educator and will doubtless be re
elected to the office Of supcrinfenE
ert Nhitleld's withdrawal some
what ssimplifies the matter for the
McLaurin element. and they will
now more than likely support Judge
Trulv Ripley Sentinel
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$4,000 IN 1910
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THE STANDARDS TRICKS.

$4,000 * 1910
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25H)0 IN 1910
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PRAISE FOR
VARDAMAN.

250o 1910
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-28
CLAIMS TO HAVE FOUND
CURE FOR RHEUMATISM
Italian Investigator Announces Hs
Remedy is Specific for Neuralgia
and Govt.

London, March 2S-Dr. Ballabene,
eX-staff captain i'll the Italian army
medical corps. lectured last night be-
fore the London Therapeutical society
on a new remedy for neuralgia. rheu-
matism, and all equity affections He
began his experiments in 1892, baSing
his researches on the assumption thai
the diseases referred to were due to
infectious poison in the blood. caused
by an unknown organism. He believes
he has discovered a cure, consisting
of an injection containing amylic, and
benzoic elements. Five or six inject
ions in the muscles will subdue recur-
renee of the disease The remedy does
not cause irritation or other harm. DR..
Ballabene calls his discovery arthral-
gonicon. 1t operates by combining
with the uric acid in the blood and
rendering it soluble, thereby enabling
it to be more easily eliminated. 1t also
destroys toxines in the blood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-28
ENDORSE REPAIR
OF NINTH STREET
First and Second Ward Local Improve
ment Association Recommends
Liberal Appropriation.

AT the meeting of the First and See
! ond Ward Local Improvement associa-
| ton last evening, at COO Seventh aV-
enue, the question of the proposed i'm
provement OF the Ninth street road
in South Rock Island was discussed at
length, and resolutions adopted TO the
effect that it was the sense of the
meeting that the organization demand
OF the council an appropriation for
the Improvement OF Ninth street the
appropriation not necessarily to be
confined TO the funds derived from the
toll gate. but larger fund if possible
The resolution further expressed the
desire of the organization that the APP
preparation bS for the construction of
a solid macadam road, and denounced
as impracticable for this road the
King split-log drag. This resolution
was passed after a general discussion.
1t seemed to be the impression that
the Black Hawk Good Roads associa-
ton at its recent meeting, urged the
appropriation for the purpose of ex-
perimenting with the split-log drag.
but this was erroneous. Mayor Nc
Caskrin, who was present, urged a ma
Cdudil lOdu, anu ueCldTGu Il r6dulneSS
to assist in securing appropriations
The meeting authorized the chair
man to appoint committee of three
to attend the next meeting of the board
of education and present demands for
consideration of more adequate accom-
modations for the district of the Grant
school building. The building is crowd
ed, and the board has been looking
forward TO preparations for a new
building for some time
The condition of sidewalks in the
First and Second wards was discussed.
and committee of 3 will be appoint
ed to take up the matter before the
city council, and urge improvements
in the sidewalks of the two wards.
With the discussion of the south
west storm drain Mayor McCaskrin
brought up the Twenty-fourth street
drain and some gathered from his re-
marks an intimation that the settle
ment for that might be condition at
tached to the construction of the new
one This came as a surprise to some, |
but not so much to others. 1t is need |
less to say that the proposition was
not popular.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-28
BOARD INVESTIGATES PLAN
Engineers Will Report on Proposed
Water Power Canal.

The board appointed by the war de-
partment. TO examine and report on
the plans for the proposed water power
canal of the Davenport Water Power
company, is in session this afternoon
at the Rock Island Office OF the corps
of United States army engineers. The
board. which is composed of Colonel
Lydecker of Detroit, of the corps of en-
gineers, Colonel Bixby of Chicago, also
Of the corps of engineers, and Lieuten-
ant Colonel S. e. Blunt of Rock Island
arsenal, is comforting with the repre-
sentatives Of the company The pro-
posed canal is objected to by the ord
nance department. The boards report
will be made to the chief engineer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-28
WITNESS TOO ILL
Unable to Appear in County Court
i'm Reinhardt Case
Today.
CONTINUED TILL APRIL IS
Will of Late DR.. L. w. Skidmore OF
Moline Admitted to Probate
Leaves Property to Mother.

The trial of Fred Reinhardt, which
was set for today in the county court
fell through on account of the illness
of one of the principal witnesses, Sis
ter of Anna Peterson. upon whom it is
alleged the defendant threw the muri-
attic acid. The jury was called, and
dismissed as there was nothing further
that was ready for trial. The case
goes over until April 16.
VIII IL Admitted.
The will of the late DR.. Luther w.
Skidmore of Moline was admitted to
probate by Judge Parmenter in the
county court this morning. The instru-
ment provides that all of the property
shall go to the mother, Mrs Diantha
Hall SkidmOre. who is named also as
eXecutriX In the will is set forth what
the estate consists of. including real
estate, several insurance policies and
fixtures of his dental Office. The tesla
ment bears the date of August %, 1905.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-28
Doctors Are Puzzled.

The remarkable discovery OF Ken
meth McIver. of Vanceboro, Me, is the
subject of much interest TO the medi-
cal fraternity and a wide circle OF
friends. He says of his case: owing
to severe inflammation OF the throat
and congestion OF the lungs, three doc
tors gave me up to die, when. as a last
resort. was induced to try Dr. Kings
New Discovery and am happy TO say,
it saved my life" Cures the worst
coughs and colds. bronchitis, tonsl-
litis, Weak Lungs, Hoarseness and La
Grippe. Guaranteed at Hartz a. Ulle-
meyers drug store. sec and $1.0O.
Trial bottle free.
All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-28

that body. progressive in his ideas, en-
ergetic and sincere. He has a wide
acquaintance in the ward and his
election is assured.
Mr. Pender is 81 years of age and
has lived in Rock Island since his
birth. He was born May 20, 1869, and
received his education in the city
schools. He took up railroading and
has followed that vocation
At present he is employed as yard
master of the Rock Island yards in
Davenport, having previously been en-
gagged in different lines of railroad
work.
in the ward of which he has been a
resident for so many years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-28
CHIROPRACTlC FINED $3.50
DR.. D. D. Palmer Found Guilty of Prac-
ticing Without License.

DIR. d. ID. Palmer, the Davenport Chi
ropractic operator, was found guilty
in the district court at Davenport of
practicing medicine without a license.
and was fined $3.50. Tie maximum
fine is $500 DR.. Palmer says he will
lay the fine out in Jail. thus rcsigning
himself to 105 days behind the bars.
Though DR.. Planners case has been up
before justice courts several times.
this is the first time it has been
brought in the district court.