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The Greenville times., 1906-09-01

Our Ben has been reelected to
serve this. the Third Congressional
District OF Mississippi, for another
term. and We here congratulate every
voter who cast his vote for him. The
whole district did the only right thing
in returning him TO Congress. It was
a grand and high endorsement of his
work in our behalf
1t made no difference to Mr. Ben
Humphreys whether he had an op-
ponent or not He went right along
doing all he could do for the district
He has, without exception, workea
himeslf into national prominence by
his Jealous care for the interests of his
people who elected him. Almost
from his first entrance into the House
OF Representatives he made himself
heard and so clearly, justly and fore
IDLY did he represent his claims that
he was given immediate attention and
allowed to have his bills endorsed and
enacted
The voters of the district showed
their appreciation and expect him to
continue his work for the tShoe
String District" Every year increas-
es the Importance of having thor
oughly we'll versed and active rep
resentative to represent us, and 'Our
Ben will rise to every important oc-
casiOn.
Not only for his district but the
good of the entire country has his
influence and vote been used In the
Hall of Congress- By this he has
risen to the highest point of esteem
among his fellow-members, and he
has honored the good old State of
Mississippi. That he will still con-
tinue to work hard and work long
for the interest of his constituents
goes without saying. AS a member
of important committees whose work
vitally interests this section, he will
represent us thoroughly.
Col Sam Ham, his opponent, is a
man of good worth and we have moth
ing to say against him personally.
But as our representative he could
not accomplish the great good as can
Our Ben He made a good race
considering the overwhelming popu-
larity of Mr. Humphreys.
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01
ROBERT CAPLINGER.

It is our duty in this issue to record
one Of the saddest deaths that has oc
Cured in this city in some time, IN
mentioning the death of Mr.. Robert
Caplinger, a young man who was
member of the Greenville Fire De-
partment, which occurred last Sun
day night
He was taken sick with congestive
thills on Saturday and died the fol-
lowing night Of hemituera. He
was the only one Of his family 1iv-
ing in this city, his parents residing
in Florida, who could not be reached
IN time by telegraph, and had a twin
sister, Miss Mamie Caplinger, who
IS stenographer in Paragould, Ark.
Miss Caplinger was the only one
who could be notified, and who ar
rived here too late to see her brother
before death came.
But everything was done that could
be done TO relieve his suffering The
members of the Fire Department and
friends did all that was With ntheir
power. Robert was popular among
the boys, always willing to do more
than his share Of work, and was well
liked by all his friends
Before joining the Fire Department
force he was for over year a prin
ter in The Times office, and we add
our testimony TO that of his chief IT,
his faithful performance OF every
duty while in our employ. and our
deepest sympathy IS extended 70
those who loved him best.
Robert was the idol of his mother
and his sister. and words fail to ey
press the sorrow that fills their
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01

what are you gong to do about It {
For the Christian business man who
considers his duty TO business above
his duty to morality, clean city, W.
reproduce the following from the
Newark Evening News:
I" From the majority of the men Of
affairs whom the paper interviewed, it
received response. / am non-com-
initial 1t doesn't affect my business.
'sThe paper then says: 1t is a sac
commentary upon the intelligence,
morality. patriotism and public spirit
OF any community that the men who
are prominent in its business life, ana
whose opinion goes far to shape the
sentiment OF the community, should
be SO Indifferent TO any question OF
public policy and morals excepting as
it directly affects their own profit. In
this respect, unfortunate and dep1or-
able as it may be, Paterson differs not
Ia great deal from other cities
"A business man is shortsighted,
who thinks that his interests are dit
ferent from the interests Of the great
body OF his community. No reform
is entitled to the name if it does not
directly or indirectly advance the ma
terial interest of the people. Those
reforms that apparently are directed
at the intellectual or spiritual advance
OF the public none the less indirectly
contribute To Improvement in mater
ial conditions and fortunes.
The citizen who ignores Importance
Of general reforms, thinking it does
not affect or might injure his imme-
diate profits IS in a sense surrendering
his birthright for mess OF pottage;
or committing the mistake of the dog
who, crossing the stream dropped the
piece OF meat III his mouth to grasp
at its shadow in the water. The small
present fortunate condition of mans
| own affairs are but the shadow as
compared to the greater improved
| opportunities afforded him by the inn
proved conditions. of all the people.
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01

The campaign speech of Hon E,
n Thomas at Leland last Wednes-
day was given marked attention by
his hearers and we do not believe there
was a man in that vast audience that
doubted for an instant the sincerity
of his promises.
Z. n Thomas, as we have often
before remarked, is in every sense of
the word a true representative OF the
people and if he is elected to the
Governors chair, there will be served
an equal and exact justice TO all alike
Money or power can not swerve him
from a course OF right and Justice
his sense OF duty, as corpora
tons and political rings know, SO if
he is elected it will have to come from
the vote of the common people who
should rally at once to his support.
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01
25000 1910
DO YOU IN
DCRSE CRIME?

There is an old saying, and a true
one, That a man should sweep his
own door steps before he attempts
to sweep his neigh6or's," but we must
honestly confess, that we were one
of many who were surprised and
shocked at the open and disgraceful
gambling and scenes going on in the
little town Of Leland last Wednesday.
Talk about the West, its early days
would not compare with it. How
any honest citizenship, with boys
growing up TO manhood, can, without
a protest, allow such unlawful acts to
so on unpunished But you say: at
brings money to your town. yes, that
may be true, but, gentlemen, it IS
bringing at the same time many a boy
to ruin and an early grave, homes to
want and sorrow, and gray hairs to
many old fathers and mothers. When
We stop and think of the number of
people in Greenvile and Leland who
claim to be Christians, attend their
church each Sunday, and know the
extent OF the gambling crime that is
carried on IN the two cities and raise
not one word of protest against it.
ether in the press or public, it is time
for sad reflection. The money that
is sent from this county to foreign
lands to save the ungodly Chinese
could be more advantageously used
in saving souls at home, by employing
detectives 10 report the perpetrators
Of this curse, going on now within the
sounds of scores OF church bells
yes, in the sound Of yoar preacher 5
voice, crimes which are carrying down
daily your young men beyond the an
chor OF safety-a mothers appeal a
fathers advice
The breaking OF all crimes is in the
hands OF the good people of any city.
All that i needed to be done, IS to
assemble III mass and demand OF your
officers that they break Up these
places Of iniqudty and arrestt It's of
tenders
The re ard tsep only
poirt = osts = sesf aas slss ss yetl
are doing today, lend il yaar moral
support by not raising your va1e of
protest against it. it will flourish and
spread as you are all witnessing
There should be no partiality shown
in enforcement of the law. Because
a man IS rich, influential or prominent
he should be judged according TO hrs
deeds. the same as the poor. anfor-
tunate or uneducated offender Laws
are made for the betterment of man
and society The lack of enforcement
makes crime
The good name of our county must
be upheld and if it IS, it must be done
before the life OF some good man. BY
his own hands, pays the penalty Of his
loss, the blood OF an officer in the dis
charge Of his duty stains the fair
pages of our history Gentlemen
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01
An Appreciated Letter.
Natchez State Charity Hospital
Natchez, Miss.

Natchez, Miss
Aug. 80, 1000
Editor Times
Dear Sir:-I was greatly pleased
to receive from you a copy of The
Times of August 25th and not having
seen but one paper from Greenville III
the past nine months, I devoured its
, contents with avidity. The advent of
the new "Box Plant is certainly aus
picious and bespeaks good workdone
by the Business League. I read with
regret of the order having been issued
for the removal q the Government
Fleet, but hope that the arguments OF
Hon. B. G. Humphreys and Capt.
West caused the River Commission
to annul the order. The poem, "The
Candidate is certainly rich and many
of the convalescent fellows can be
heard saying, "Howdy, howdy, howdy
do, How's your wife and how are
you" SO you see that little non
sense now and then is re1ished by the
sickest of men" The present cool
spell, coming right after the hot wave,
has caused all of the inmates here TO
feel and look better, vet. as | have
frequently said. this IS the most pleas
ant summer I have ever passed in the
, South. l unhesitatingly say that no
where in the State of Mississippl
could there be found a finer location
for hospital than the one occupied
by this building. The thermometer
in my ward, which faces the river, has
never been over Of degrees any day
this summer. There is generally
breeze and we sit on the galleries at
night perfectly free from mosquitoes.
Again, the scenery from the third ana
fourth floors, taking IN a scope oi
ten miles down the river and ten miles
up the river and the whole city OF
Natchez is not only pleasing to the
eye OF the poor sick woman and man.
but builds up their hope for health j
and makes them more reverent TO the /
Creator. Now, Mr. Editor, | did not
start this letter with the intention OF
giving you and the readers of your
valued paper full and comprehensive /
statement OF what have seen here
and the deductions made, as | hope to
do this some time IN the future, but /
I cannot close without some reference /
10 the ''f1are-up' that has taken place /
here in the past thirty-six hours re- /
garding the suspicious cases Of fever I
OF course. the report sent out from /
Natehez last night by the AssociateN /
Press IS today being given in all parts /
of the world that are interested, a1l4 I
that report should aiiay all fear every /
where It IS certainly exceedinly I
gratifying to know that all the Public /
Health and Marine Hospital surgeo-, /
are on the alert and furthermore
that our State Board of Health ana !,
County and City Boards Of Health
are rendering valuable service ali I
over the State, yet the facfnlnst not
be overlooked that the surgeons-ill-
charge of our. State Hospitals, have !.
their eyes open. as also the regular /
practitioners. I cannot help but con
sider that the action Of DR. f. +
Brown, stirgeon-in-charg of this hos
pital, in promptly notifying SecTetar5
Hunter Of his diagnosis. shows that he
WAS doing his duty well and faithfully !
Yours respectfully.
ADOcK.'
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01
Citation Notice.
The State of Mississippi,

The State Of Mississippi,
To Miles Evison, whose Post Office
address is Newport, Arkansas.
You are hereby commanded to ap-
pear at the next term of the Chancery
Court of Washington County, Missis-
sippi, to be held at the court house in
Greenville, in said County, commenc-
ing on the first Monday of October,
1906, then and there to plead, answer
or demur to the bill of Complainant
Amanda Evison. this day filed in said
court, in which you are, Defendant
Witness my signature this goth day
of August, 1906.
T. II. HOOD.
By w W. Miller, d. c.
OIL At
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01
he heart of Roberts mother.

the heart of Roberts mother.
The funeral services were held on
NJ MOnday afternoon at the residence of
Mrs. c. H. Clark on Central avenue.
Rev J. r. Countess said feeling and
comforting words in conducting the
service. In the funeral march to the
cemetery Chief Duncan led the funer-
al cortege while the wagon which
Robert drove, draped in mourning
and driven by his own comrade, fol-
lowed the hearse. Six more of his
brave comrades acted as pall-bearers
The last sad rites at the grave were
very impressive. Every one who left
the Silent City of Sorrow after all had
been done, left with hearts torn with
grief for his mother, father and sister.
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01
25tgo 10.
THE MAN OF
TIE HOUR.

s s liaa S. he hosr
No an ii grivate lie has been
slioun the heaors that Wm, Jennings
Brvae has received at the hands OF
his country men.
Twice defeated for the Presidency
of the United States, he IS, in TACT and
truth. bigger man than the Presi-
dent and has been honored more At
the hands ,of the people. His tfium-
phan, return from trip he has Just
completed around the world, was an
nouneed IN Kew York by the boom
ing .cannons and the outpofring Ct
citizens who had gone there from al
parts OF the country to welcome hiin
back and hear him once more assert
the principles Of Democracy that are
the anchors to hold safely the Demo
cratic ship on the troubled sea OF
politics. Bryan will be the country y
next President if he runs.
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01
A GOOD LETTER
HOLLEY-MATTHEWS MFG. CO.
Sikestown, Mo, Aug. 2S, 1906

Sikestown, Mo, Aug. 2S, 1906
H. T. Crosby, Esq,
Greenville, Miss.
Dear Strive wish to express to
you our satisfaction and appreciation
of the nice write UP you gave our
prospective plant in your city.
Mr.. Holley is spending this week
at the County Fair" up at his old
home in Boonville, Ind, and after the
show he will devote most of his time
to the Greenville proposition until
it gets agoin'.
We employ from $50 to I75 men at
this plant, and our payroll for labor
is from $I,Ioo to $3.50 per week, and
we feel like the Greenville plant is
going to be as big if not bigger. This
is exclusive of the logging outlay
which is about equal to the labor bill.
Mr. Holley IS very enthusiastic over
the reception and treatment he met
at the hands of the Business Mems
League and the Greenvile folks in
general, and kinder makes the writ
er want to cast his lot with the new
venture.
We feel like we are one of the
Greenville folks now, and want to
know what's goin' on down that way.
so you will please accept the en-
closed So and put the Sikestown Of
flee on your list. .Ias
! ours very truly,
w H Barnes, Sec.
The above letter from Mr.. Barnes,
secretary of the Holley- Matthews
Mig. Co., will be read with a great
deal of interest and genuine salts
faction by all our readers. Coming
from Mr.. Barnes, an important Off
cial of the company, it speaks of the
rm-heartedness the company feels
for Greenville and Greenville's inter
ests, and will make each and every
citizen hold strong feeling for the
coming plant.
We appreciate Mr.. Barnes letter
from the first to the last word 1t
advertises Greenville. not only as
thriving city, but city of genuine
hospitality as well. We hope Mr..
Barnes will have the opportunity OF
locating here and we will extend him
a most cordial welcome at any and all
Ed
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01
-aaoo0

In last weeks issue of The Times
it was stated that the Mississippi Cot
ton Oil Co. had ginned its first bale
OF cotton Of the season This was an
tsror and should have read "the
Refuge Cotton Oil Co. The news was
received by telephone and because OF
The racket Of the presses IN the or
flee the name was so misunderstood
We regret the error and assure the
management of the mill that it was
unintentionally done The Refuge
Mil Is now thoroughly overhauled
aud viii soon enter upon big sea-
sons work
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01
= 25OooIN

Ii no more candidates enter the
political arena for Treasurer of Mis-
sissipp, Washington County's former
son, Mr.. P.S. Stovall, will be the next
Treasurer Of the State Mr.. Stovai
is an earnest worker, he IS opposed
by good man, and seeing he had a
hard night TO make to win, he has
rolled up his sleeves and every time
we see or hear him, it IS his move
towards the next voter-and from all
reports he gets him. Here's our hand
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01

ing that the finest torpedo craft then
Known should be given the name Of
the man who gained worldwide
fame by his use of a totrpedo. She
was completed June 1, 1885, and first
commissioned on April 22, 1890
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01
25OOOTN 1910

The city Fathers should advertise
to give some farmer the hay for the
cutting of the luxurious grass that 50
gracefully adorns the side walk on
North Popular street, which hides its
beauty from the visitors gaze
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01
2500OIN 1910

Hon ]. G. Spencer, of Claiborne,
make strong impression on the
stump. and if he keeps up the fight
he has started, will prove a winner.
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01
25OO0IN 1910 -

There is talk of a new company
running an interurban line to Leland.
We would be glad to see the road in
operation.
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01

The Council should, since it has two
parks submitted for their acceptance,
weigh carefully the cost, location and
dtuess o feach before purchasing. The
people will be satisfied with your di-
= cisiOn
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01

We are authorized to announce the
name of
JAS. G. SPENCER,
of Port Gibson, as a candidate tor
State Insurance Commissioner. Sub
iect to the decision of the Democratic
primaries.
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01

Greenville continues to be a popular
summer resort.
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01

Let the candidates be ready to re-
turn to Greenville for another big
day
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01

Hearst will run as an independent
for the Governorship of New York.
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01
25ONDIN 1910

There were many disappointed last
Wednesday at Leland when they
found Mr.. Scott would not be present
70 SnAaI-
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01

The banks and post office will close
Labor Day.
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01

Our Cho.cc for u. S. Senator
GOVERNCE JAS. K. VARDAMAN
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Subscribers to The Times who re-
ceive Their papers either by carrier or
through the mails will confer favor
on the management if they Will HE
written complaints of any failure OF
the paper to reach them promptly and
regularly.
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01
September I, 1906.

For Congress,
HON. =. q. HUMPHREYS,
Of Washington County.
The Greenville times., 1906-09-01

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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-05-03
Mo Chandes.

This is the new year." said Mrs
Brown as she and Brown sat down tc
dinner, "and perhaps we ought tc
make some little changes for 1906"
II am willing" he replied Eyes.
have been thinking that would make
a few changes"
THAT is nice of you. You know
that you swear and that don't like IL
at all. 1t will be so sweet and kind
and considerate to give it up for my
sake"
give up swearing! Not on your
life."
What, then, did you mean by
changes?"
Why, have been allowing you 81
per week as pin money and | know
that you simply fool most of 1t away
One of the changes contemplated was
to cut the sum in half"
Samuel Brown!" exclaimed the
wife, as she knocked on her plate with
her fork to emphasize her words
don't make any mistake on your wife
Mary. You will continue to swear as
hard as You wish and as often as you
wish, and my SIS pin money comes to
me every Saturday night or there
won't be any glass left in the from
windows to last over Sunday ay!"-Balti
more American.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-05-03

Gentlemen, Will leave you here
my work in this quarter is DONE"
says the secret agent.
Both Dick and Bob have taken
great fancy to NJ. Francois. Number
Eleven. and at parting they wiring his
hand earnestly.
I'VE shall meet again" says Dick
Perhaps you may be sorry to see
me-" remarks the other. in voice
they do not fully understand. but
take It that he is humble by nature,
and endeavors to make out that he is
lot an important parsonage.
The four enter the carriage.
"To the Grand Continental" is the
order given by NJ. Francois, and as
the vehicle rolls away he waves his
hat to the men who lean out.
That is the last they see of NJ. Cir
ard and his famous institution. nor do
the thoughts of any among them ever
so back with pleasure to the scenes
that occurred under that roof.
Dora never hears the name mention
| ed without a feeling of horror.
On the way To the hotel the gentle
men hear the story OF how the trap
was sprung. and they more than ever
/ realize how desperately in earnest
/ is the man who thus manipulates the
wires, Senior Lopez will not be crush
ed-accustomed TO lording IL in his
own country. he cannot submit to
dictatlon in foreign lands.
All is very simple; by hard luck
| the man they engaged TO take them
| to a certain famous old building they
wished to see was already in the en-
ploy OF the Mexican and the plan was
quickly formed. How near 1t came
to being a success we have already
seen.
The hotel is reached at last, and II
may be set down as certain that the
ladies are very glad to see II. Al
though comparatively only few
hours have elapsed since they quilted
the hospitable caravansary, what they
have passed through makes the time
/ appear douhly long.
Thus they part again for the night
It is not far from Thursday morning
now. and two more days will see their
| stay in Paris come to close.
The stirring event of this night has
had considerable effect in causing our
characters to understand each other
| better.
With Bob and Dora the matter
seems settled beyond all dispute. and
little Professor John will find he has
fought his ridiculous duel to no avail.
In Miss Pauline's case. she finds
her admiration for Dick advancing
with great bounds-though not yet
ready 10 confess that she loves him.
she nevertheless is willing to admit
that her admiration for his manly
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-05-03
WORSE THAN ALCOHOL SLAVERY
Clay Eaters Unable to Give Up De-
grading Habit.

Clay eaters are found in the West
Indies, Honduras and some of the re-
gions round the Orinoco. They are
not necessarily of any particular
tribe, for even whites have fallen vic
Tins to this degrading and fatal hab-
it. The habit is contracted at as ear
ly an age as IL years, and the crav-
ing once acquired appears to be ire.
sistible. Confirmed clay eaters will
lie down and lick the earth where
the edible clay is found.
They suffer from chronic dyspepsia
and emaciation; but. In spite of the
pain and weakness, they cannot do
without the clay any more than the
confirmed drunkard can do without
his alcohol. In some localities this
clay is whitlsh gray, sometimes yell
iowish-pink. There appears to bo
lime in It, and also the remains of
minute organisms. 1t is sometimes
eaten baked and sometimes raw.
A confirmed clay eater will take
four, five or even six pounds a day.
Water Is drunk with it. At length
the habit seems to give an aversion
not only to other kinds of food but
also to alcoholic drinks. AS soon as
this stage Is reached the eating OF
clay invariably causes death.