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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-01-06
THE REN-
DEVIOUS
A NEW SOCIAL CLUB FOR THE
YOUNG MEN OF THE CITY
A NEEDED AND WORTHY OR
GANIZATION

Last Tuesday night there was or
eanizcd at the Armory a club for tEis
city to be known as the Rendezvous.
This organization, It VII be rcnaerl-
bered, was started and discu. scd at
the beginning OF last summers quar-
antiue and it was backed by the Revs.
Mr. Delhi, pastor oft he Presbyterian
church, and Halsey Werlich. Jr., rec
tor of St James Episcopal church,
and number Of young men of the
city. The purpose OF the club is to gct
a building and divide it into rooms to
he set apart for reading, writing, pool
and billiard rooms, gymnasium. swim
ming pool, etc.
Such club or home is calculated
by the promoters to draw the young
men and boys OF the city away from
questionable resorts, and by the up
lifting influences thrown around them
make them better young men
he movement has met with pop
ular favor and at the call for ameet-
ing Tuesday night large attendance
considering the bad night, was pres
ent. DR. l.. A. Whitney was elected as
CHAIRMAN Of the meeting. Mr. Deihl
discussed the plans Of organization
and the publishing 81 The charter.
which was adopted
It was then decided that the club.
M order 10 raise money to start the
work, rent the Armory Tor skating
rink; carried and a committee com
posed Of Mr. Henry Starting. Wm
Vaughn and II. r Crosby. we're ap-
pointed TO secure the skates.
he membership fee to the club was
placed At $500, and acommittee com
posed oi the following named was ap-
pointed to solicit membership.
W. A. Bull, w. f. Rucks. Ernest
Smith and Harry McClain
\ name for the new club was next
brought up. and on motion The Rem
devious was selected, as submitted
by Mr.. Delhi The meeting then adj
Journed until next Tuesday night
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-01-06
Mr.. PAXTON'S
OPINIONS
AS TO HOW THE COTTON
GROWERS ASSO CIATIO
SHOULD BE ORGANIZED
AND CONDUCTED

Greenville. Miss, Nov. 80, 1905.
To The Vicksburg Herald:
| see that Mr. I'll. Y. Brr oks, Stat'
organizer OF the Southern Cotton
Growers Association for Georgia
has resigned his job, due, as he says
TO insuffciency of compensation. Mr.
Clark. State organizer for MisSis-
sippi. was here few days ago solic-
iting contributions from such people
as he CHANGED to see, and SAID the
ewes of the association and the coun-
try were turned upon the planters OF
this country and its farmers largely
depended upon what we did that day
II that was true | am sorry to be-
lieve its days are numbered, for l
don't think anything was done. Mr..
Clark paid us the compliment OF say
ing that we were a highly intelli-
gent class OF planters, If not the high
est in that respect in the State. l
think it a tribute to their high dis
cernment and training that they to- K
little or no financial interest III the
Soutrchn Cotton Growers Assacla-
ton. as presently organized 10 Us
il seems a sorry and miserable sight
to see men assuming to be leaders
travelling over the country soliciting
chance pennies To- furnish funds TO
keep great Eusiness organization
with a great business work to do,
IN lis feet. and to prevent its col
lapse. We think wise men will have
nothing To- do with it-nOt that we
are hostile to its miSsion-but be
cause we think it folly TO expect any
good from such hopeless organiza-
zion or rather lack OF organization.
1t has lived longer than any OF II
expected it would 1t was in the be
ginning not a business association,
bar mere "Hurran Society. 1t i
that now only there Is not even 4
hurrah 10 it. 1t is begging mere
crumbs II feed its tagging life. ]
think il. a mere scandal on the cotton
planters intelligence and ought to
die because ii never had right TO
live. Ii il abody with no arms, no
legs. and no means Of existence. not
to say >yayfarc. Bur while have no
admiration nor money TO waste on
this association. like all planters. [
feel the necd of an organization and
| believe it not altogether hopeless to
get one that will have both head and
limbs and means OF life and warfare.
Ii will be virile and respected be-
cause powerful and respectable.
There are three elementary facts
utterly disregarded at New Orleans
that must be recognized and accept
ed-if we will construct any success
ful business. Ignore any one and fail
ure is certain These facts are As
Continued on editorial page)
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-01-06

TRAGEDY
SELF TAKING AWAY OF FEARN
P. WILSON CAST A GLOOM
OVER THE CHRISTMAS HOL-
IDAY-NO CAUSE GIVEN

The sad death Of Fearn F. Wilson
which occurred II his city Christina,
afternoon. and which was no doubt
brought about by his own rash act, for
what reason this world will never
know. brought a feeling Of regret
mingled with sorrow to the hearts OF
his many friends IN this city and
throughout the State when the sad in
telligence was learned
The manner OF his death and the
finding of his body lying across his
bed in his room on that fateful day is
known by all who read the daily news
papers and we will not recite them
again, lat desire here only to add a
few words OF the esteem i'll which the
deceased was held by all who knew
him
Mr.. Wilson at the time OF his death
was a cotton buyer in this city He
was a young man OF the highest mo-
tives and in business his word was ac-
cepted for its face value No young
man was better liked by those who
associated with him, and no young
man ever had abrighter future before
him. Why il was that he wished 10
cut So short a promising career. we
cannot understand, and this question
IS one that has puzzled the minds of
his hosts Of friends who regret his
demise profoundly.
In his death he leaves a mother at
Pass Christian and a brother. Mr.. s.
B. Wilson. at Vicksburg. to mourn his
loss. The Times extends to them and
other relatives lis true sympathies
oyer his death
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-01-06
MAYOR AND
ALDERMAN
Hold First Term of the
New Year New
Members Take
\ Oath

The City Council met last Monday
afternoon to swear in the new mem
bers and organize for the coming
year When The Council was called
10 order every member was present
After,aking The oath Of office as May
or. Mayor VIM Yerger then admin
1stcrcd the oath 20 the three newly
elected Councilmen: Messrs Wilczia-
ski Vincent and Robcrts6aw, who
after being duly sworn, took their
seats iu the Council
The order Of business was then
takcn>up.
The matter Of clccting the city
officers was called and resulted in
the election Of all the old officers IN
he employ Of the city
The bond and contract OF J r
Brautou for the lease Of the city
prisoners was presented to the Coun-
Gil and accepted
The report oft he Street Committee
on the purchase OF the plot of ground
from Mrs + Alexander was received
and approved. and the Clerk was or
dercd to draw a warrant for 5000 and
give her this amount ON receipt OF the
deed Tor same.
TheMayor then named his commit
tees which were as follows
Finance Lyme Startling. T. P. Nc
Mahon. J. NJ Robertshaw
Fire Departmental NJ Robert
shaw, Lyme Starting and ] Z.
Scruggs.
Schools J b. Scruggs, III Wilczin-
ski. IT. G Vincent
Water and Lights-H. Wilcziuski
T. r McMahou. J. p. Scruggs, and
TT G Vincent
Street Drainage RI. C. Vincent, J.
VI Robcrtshaw and r. T. McMahon.
Sidewalks and Seweragc-T P Nc
Mahon. ! T.. ScrUgs, H. Wilczinski
The board then adjourned to meet
Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-01-06

was returned, and he was given a life
sentence by the Judge
The next cases called were the two
against Wm. Startling, which indict-
ments were returned by the last
grand jury Judge ] H. Wynn. who
with Mr. Walton Shields, represents
Mr. Starting, immediately arose when
the case was called and moved 30
quash the indictments on the ground
that they were III violation to Article
5 OF the Constitution of the u. s,
which provides that no defendant
shall be required to testify against
himself. The arguments by the
opposing counsels. Judge I H.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-01-06
New Brokerage Firm

Messrs. Joe Franklin and Joe Sill
verstein have opened up near brok-
erage office in the room formerly oc-
cupied BY DR. r. Kornblatm. under
the Greenville Inn.
The style Of the new hrm Is The
Silverstein Franklin Brokerage Co.
The CORRESPONDENTS af the new firm
are the Memphis Merchants EN-
chan Both gentlemen are we'll known
and liked ii the city. and with their
knowledge 81 the business viii make
Ii d success
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-01-06
TWENTIETH
ANNlVERSAR>
OF THE FOUNDING OF KINGS
DAUGHTERS TO BE FITTING
LY COMMEMoRATED NEXT
SATURDAY

Saturday. Jan 18th, 1000. marks
the twentieth century OF the found
ing OF this noble organization. In
order 10 appropriately celebrate this
anniversary. the various circles Of
the Kings Daughters Of this nlace
will unite in = eommemoration Ser
vice at the Presbyterian church on
that day. at 1880 a. m. This service
will be conducted by Revs Halscy
Werlein, Jr,. and Shas. r Diehl.
There will be special music for the
occasion. and an interesting program
\ cordial invitation is extended to
the public. and ali who are interested
are -rged to be present.
MRS. \. c. HEBRON.
Secretary.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-01-06

The Baptist church gave a Christ
mas entertainment for the children of
the Sunday School during Christmas
week. The entertainment consisted of
songs, speeches, dialogues, etc, By
the children. At the close each schol-
ar present was presented with a bag
of good things. The entertainments
was highly enjoyed by all present.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-01-06
Senators, Representative and Pages
Off for Jackson

Senators Hebron and Stone and
Representatives Thomas and Boddie.e
Of this city. lett for Jackson during
the early part Of the week to be pres
ent at the opening Of the Legisla-
turc Senator Hebron and Represen-
tatlve Boddie were accompanied by
their families. who will take rooms
at the Edrawds House during the ses-
sion of the Legislature.
Speaker Thomas was accompanied
by his son and Taks Strouse.
who will act as pages during the ses-
sion.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-01-06

when they want money will be advised
10 go to ST. Louis for II.
We hope 70 see the day when our
friend Eugene, will be holding a
high position as president OF
some of the large institutions, for II
fidelity. honesty and hard work de-
serve recognition, he will get it.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-01-06

The Business League met ON last
tuesday night and appointed a com
mlttee to go TO Jackson and appear
before the Railroad Commission in
regard tot he poor service the city is
getting from the Southern Railway.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-01-06

Hon. John Kirk and Jake Radjeskv,
Of Bolivar county, passed througl.
the city Monday On their way 10
Nicksburg to serve on the Federal
Jury which met in that city Tuesday.
Mr.. Kirk will succeed DR.. Brooks. 81
Bolivar county. as amember OF the
Lcvee Board and IS in every way
worthy and competent to fiji the po-
SitDn.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-01-06

Mr.. Tom Holco ombe, formerly
connected with the Finlay Drug Co.
as pharmacist, has purchased the
{. 4 Moore drug store from Mr.
Tolliferro The sale was made last
Monday Mr. Ho1conbe is a graduate
pharmacist. having graduated from
the Louisville School of Pharmacy,
and IS a careful and painstalSing
young man. We wish him success IN
his new venture.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-01-06

Attached find inventory of City
property in my charge
Thanking the Honorable Mayor and
members of the Council for the hear
ty support afforded me in furthering
the fire service OF Dir city. am,
Hours. gentlemen
MILTON Fl. DUNCAN,
Chief Fire Department.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-01-06

The proceedings OF the Board ot
Supervisors for January Will appear
IN next week isSuc OF The Times.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-01-06

The new combination lock boxes
for the postoflice have arrived and
they are OF the latest make. The Of.
ice has also added a bulletin board.
giving the arrivals and departures Of
all trains This Is a great convenience
to the public and will be truly ap-
prcciated.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-01-06

Good afternoonl Are you going to
see Paul Gilmore tonight?
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, CONTINUED on last page.)
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Continued on editorial page)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-17
WOULD LIGHT CITY
BY POTOMAC POWER
Correspondent Advocates Abandoning Govern
ment Plant Using Coal and Harvesting Might
of Falls in Public Establishment.
To the Editor Of The Washington Times;

To the Editor Of The Washington Times;
IN a recent editorial In your paper.
18th instant. entitled shall Washing
ton Have MANUFACTURES? ?" the principal
reason given for discussing the subject
seems 10 be on account OF the smoke
nuisance they would produce / write
10 call your attention to the new pow
er or old water power. which il avail
able, and which lies right AT the doors
of Washington.
II needs only TO be developed by har-
Messing the Great and Little Falls OF
the Potomac. and generating electricity
sufficient 10 give the city OF Washington
all the power you can derive from the
use OF coal and without smoke. il will
give you the best lighted city in the
country instead Of poorest. as now. and
run your street cars. elevators. and
mills The water-power changed into
electricity Is practically perpetual-the
investment being simply for the origi-
nal plant.
The United States Government is now
contemplating building central power
plant right in the city OF Washington
for the purpose. by use OF coal. Of gen
Grating electricity 10 supply all the Unit
ed States Government buildings, and all
that Notwithstanding the falls Of the
Potomac could generate all electric
.ty for the whole city and abate the
smoke nuisance and hauling coal
through streets The city owns its
water plant Why should not IL or the
Government own the electric plant also?
Thomas A Edison SAYS: III Is simply
wonderful TO observe how habit controls
man and how IL sometimes delays great
reformation, even in practical affairs
The Great Fails are owned by the heir
of Gen Benjamin Butler and could be
obtained or purchased by the United
States Government by condemnation IL
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RECEPTION RENDERED
TO DISTRICT BOW[[RS
VIII Leave for Louisville at 1z:z5
Tonighr-President Eaager to
Give Banquet.

The Washington bowlers who will
represent this city at the National
tournaments at the Louisville con
gress will be given an informal re,,ep-
ton b. William J. Miller. captain of
the saengerbund quint. at his home.
1918 East Capitol street. this evening
at o'clock
The teams will go direct from Cap
tain Mfller's house 10 the Baltimore
and Ohio depot. where they leave on
the 1876 train.
On sunday evening at S.3O J. II
hasger, president OF the National As
ISOLATION. Will tender a reception to
the executive committee OF the organ
izatlon at the New Seelbach House and
Immediately after the banquet the an
nuai election OF officers vii occur
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-17
SOCIALISM IMPRACTICABLE,
DECLARES ERNEST CROSBY

The socialists OF today are the most
impracticable and unsuccessful people
on earth declared Ernest Howard
Crosby in a lecture last evening on
Church and Social Problems" before
large audience at the Y. NJ. G. A. hall.
Mr.. Crosby said that Andrew Car
negie's place I'm the world WAS TO make
charity odious. and that II every man
got his just dues there would be no
need OF charity. In the near future.
the speaker stated. the church would
bring about a wonderful brotherhood.
where cooperation would rule. and
each man IN aiding another would Sc
cure what he needed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-17

s4s.75 to California, Mexico, Arizona,
New Mexico. via Washington Sunset
Route. until April s. Excursion sleepers
without change. Washington to San
Francisco. Personally conducted Berth,
1850 Offices. oil Pa Ave. 7O5 18th st.
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not 10 be obtained otherwise. All other
large cities which have waterfalls OF
rapids near them are establishing cleo
trie plants 10 supply them with electric
ity.
The Times succeeded by agitation in
forcing the street railroads OF Washing
ton to put VesHbuies on cars 20 protect
motormen. Now why can't The Times
take up. discuss, agitate and influence
Congress 10 purchase the water power
OF the Potomac and a power plant 20
general electricity Tor the Government
departments instead OF a central plant
right in the city. using coal. Now "op-
portunity knocks at the door OF the
Capital City, as Senator Ingalls, would
say IL you. The Times. would become a
second Boss Shepherd TO Washington,
arise 10 The occasion and urge the peo-
pie and Congress 10 develop the water
power Yours truly.
JOHNAL JOHANSON
Washington. March I6 1906.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-17
Ger Acquainted With c. & S.
Times Want Ad Branch.

quality Ice cream. Velvet Kind Drug
gists'
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WILL INVESTIGATE CRUSADE
AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE MOTH

d. l. o. Howard. chief OF the Bureau
OF Entomology. left today for Boston
TO inspect the results OF the crusae
which Is being carried on conformity by
the Federal government and the State
Of Massachusetts against the brown
tailed and gypsy moths
Some time next week DR.. Howard Will
sail from New York for a stay OF tw,I
or more months IN Germany. France.
and Italy. The trip is for the purpose
or investigating the brown tailed snd
gypsy moths and importing parasites
which viii kill them of in this country
also or investigating the silk worm in
dustry as carried on abroad
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-17

c. & S. Popular Quality Ice Cream.
Kind" Great favorite. Try it
Druggists
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-17
JAMESTOWN RIDES
WAVES IN MAJESTY
New Steamer Launched at
Newport News.
MISS N0RMENT SPONSOR
Large Washington Party Witnesses
Plunge of Handsome and
Commodious Craft.
MISS NoRMENT SPONSOR

NEWPORT NEWS, March II - The
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company this afternoon launched at the
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
works steel passenger steamer for a
day service between Washington and
Norfolk, in addition TO the night service
now maintained.
The new vessel. the jamestown. is
nearly 300 feet IN length. Will have three
decks. and contain dining seat
ing 275 persons. She will have licensed
capacity of 5000 persons and will go
into service on May 80. She was christ
ened by Miss Judith Norment, daughter
OF the vice president OF the company.
a luncheon was served at the Hotel
Warwick after the launching.
The Washington party that attended
the launching and the ceremon IS that
accompanied it left last night, as the
guests of the steamboat company, on
the steamer Newport News. In the
party were Levi Woodbury., president
OF the Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat Company; Clarence NorTnent. vice
president; Mrs. Norment Miss Norment
the latter being sponsor for the craft:
John Callahan, second vice president
and general manager of the concern
D. J. Callahan, assistant generg. man
ager; W. II. Callahan, general psssen-
ger agent OF the company: Mrs. " III
Callahan, Mr.. and Mrs. w b Hibbs
Edward Mclean, George w Pearson.
Gen. George II. Harries. supervising in
spector OF steam vessels; Georse Uhler.
Mr. and Mrs Daniel Frase1. Mr. and
Mrs .. s. Smith. Mr.. and MRS. Franz,
Smith. Miss Ida Smith. Mr.. ana Mrs.
George w. Macs. Assistant District At
torney and Mrs. J. 5. Easily Smith. Mir
and Mrs. Edward Graves. Miss Graves
Harry Norment, +. J. Paff. mayor of
alexandria; w. g. Coke, president OF the
Harlan a HollingSWOrth Corporation
Major and Mrs. Richard Sylvester, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Stephens, George r.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-17
DERAILED SHIFTING ENGINE
LOSES ITS COWCATcHER

As engine Size Of the Potomac. Wash
ington and Baltimore railroad, drawing 2
train OF s,dssenger cars. was turning the
curve at F'our-and-a-half street and Viz
ginia avenue southwest, yesterday after
noon. the front trucks jumped the tracks
and traffic was delayed for almost an
hour
The cowcatcher was torn from the
locomotive, but 30 other damage was
done The engine Was in charge OF
Engineer George Gordon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-17
POTOMAC WILL TEEN
WITH PERCH IN SUMMER

There viii be a plentiful supply OF
yellow perch in the Potomac river next
season. The Bureau of Fisheries has
bought more than II .0o1 fun grown yell
Tow perch and deposited them in the
hatchery cpDosite Mt Vernon
These fish will be confined I'm the
hatchery dming the spawning season
The eggs viii then be fortified and the
Young rsh viii be turned out into the
Potomac
IL IS estimated thet the stock OF the
river viii be incresNeG BY nearly 50. .
100000 Of young perch.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-17
GAS STOVE IGNITED CURTAINS.

Curtains coming in contact with a
lighted gas stove caused slight fire in
the home OF Mary Colt. 1892 r street
northwest. yesterday afternoon Mem
berS OF No. Z engine company respond
ed 10 an alarm and extinguished the
flames with hand machines
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-17

V. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, Ora 9th st.
For spot cash only, best W. a. stove for
$50 and 81 according TO distance).
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Hamilton. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas NJ.
Gales, Mr.. and Mrs. J. k Jones. Mr.
and Mrs Webster, Mrs Edgerly Mr..
and Mrs. John o. Knox, Mrs. William
+, Clark, Mrs. w n Hurley, Mrs.
Mamie Norment, Mr. and Mrs. c w.
Howard, Mr.. and Mrs. James Lands
burg, w Z Pearson. DR.. and Mrs v
T Holden. c. w Linkins. the Misses
Fulton, Miss r. Ellis, II. T. Wheeler,
Daniel c. Garger. Mr. and Mrs. f. p
May, Mr.. and Mrs. John Cammack, b.
+. Queen. A: III: Stephenson. J. d. Saik-
cid. 3. NJ Newbold, Mr. and Mrs. n II
Keiser. United States Inspectors Wright
and White, Mr. and Mrs. w F. Carne.
s Kann, i. Cooke. Alexander Burton.
Eugene Wheeler, W. ]. Dwyer, f. G.
Brandenburg. w. b. Holtzclaw, and ]
j. Williams
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-17

"A Hopeless Case" one OF Charles
Dana Gibson's masterpieces, free with
tCmorrow's Sunday Times This mic
ture is separate from the paper. printed
on fine art paper and is ready FOR mount
ing and framing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-17

II IT is not coDyenient for you 10 bring
your want ads 70 the main Office Of The
Times. leave them with Charles c. Har-
nung. Christiani Pharmacy, southwest
corner Seventh and NJ streets north
west. and he'll charge you the usual
Office yates.
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Competency's Firmest Foundation

Is a savings account in a reliable bank
Banking dept OF Union Trust Co. l4I4 L
ST. pays 20 interest on all accounts
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