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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-19
Mrs. Schongut Entertains.

Friday afternoon the Wednesday
Euchre Club met with Mrs. Lena
Schongut and was entertained in a
charming fashion Fragrant pink car
nations formed the decorations and
deliciously prepared refreshments
were served near the close of the af-
ternoon. Handsome prizes were
awarded Mrs Weinberg, Mrs Henry
Schall and Miss Hyrnan Hart, OF
Natchez, guests from out of town in
Guided Mrs Sol Calm, of Little Rock
Miss Hart, of Natchrz; Mrs Jake
Weinberg, of Memphis: and Mrs
Louis Morris, of Memphis.
Mr.. Leroy Valiant, of Leota, spent
Thursday in Greenville
Mr.. ]. NJ. Anderson spent the pas
week visiting in Vicksburg.
Mrs. Maurice Frankel, OF Gunniso.
| is visiting Mrs. E. Frankel
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-19

The best answer to an insult is a
sudden hit
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-19
Mrs. Watt Entertains.

Mrs. J. b. Watt entertained on
Tuesday afternoon at one =of the very'
prcttiest card parties OF the season
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-19
ABSOLUTE SAFETY

is the best thing we haze to
otter. Other inducements
are Of secondary import
ance. Upon this basis do
we solicit your patronage.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-19

At the residence of Mrs. NJ. L.
Heard, the infant daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs ]. T. Tucker, of Leland was
christened Wednesday afternoon, and
was given the name Of Mary Tucker.
Rev. Father Kostenbrock officiated
in the presence of few friends OF the
family Mrs Tucker, nee Miss Laura
OBannon. IS a grand daughter OF
Mrs Heard.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-19

Mr. Granger, of New Orleans, Is
visiting friends in Greenville.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-19

Mrs. Lofts Morris, who mas been
spending few weeks with her dat
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-19

Miss Robinscn, of Lake Village
who IS visiting her sister Mrs. w. P.
Shelton, paid visitlto friends in
Roscdale during the week.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-19

On Thursday morning the Kings
Daughters Circle No. 3, held meet
inn at the home of Miss Louise Finch
when the annual election of officers
took place, resulting in Miss Bette
Ireys> being chosen for leader; Mrs.
w. NJ. Reid, vice leader; Miss Katfl-
leen Harry secretary; Miss Jennie
Paxton treasurer.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-19

Mrs. w. II. Mccain paid visit
70 friends in Leland on W edne5-
day.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-19

Miss Mary Thomas has gone to
spend the remainder OF the winter
with relatives in Kentucky after an
interesting visit in New York.
There will be meeting of Kings
Daughters Circle No. 3. this morning
at ten-thirty o'clock at the home OF
the leader, Miss Louise Finch.
Misses Daisy and Lille Washburn
have returned to their home at Stat
fords Wells. after bein attractive
guests of Miss Eleanor Stone.
Mr.. and Mrs Jake Radjesky OF
Gunnison have been guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Simmons and Mrs. VIM.
Marshall during the past few days.
Mrs. Arthur Shepherd and her in
teresting children, Richard and Emma
Oh IOIl Et0dIlSs di c NiStlAIiS NllS
Shepherds parents, Capt. and Mrs.
Arthur Heider.
Mr.. Frank Cannon has returned
from Washington where he was best
man at the marriage of his cousin,
Mr.. John c. Hanway, to Miss Ethel
reda Elliot, on January ninth.
Mrs. Leroy Percy, Mrs. John Jack
son, Misses Mary Walker, Grace Ev.
errnan and Annie Moore have return
ed from trip to Vicksburg where
they attended the musical comedy,
Madam Butterfly" on Monday even
ing.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-19

Judge and Mrs, Sidney Smith left
on yesterday for their nome in Lex
ington, Miss, after spending a few
weeks in Greenvilie
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-19

Mr.. J. NJ. Anderson spent the past
week visiting in Vicksburg.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-19

ChIcken-skin, delicate, white,
Painted by Carlo Vanlo,
Loves in a riot of light,
Roses and vaDorous blue
Hark to the dainty frou-frou!
Picture above if you can
Eyes that could melt as the dew,
This was the Pompadour's fan.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-19

Mrs. w. L. Wells has returned to
her home in Vieksburg after visit
to her daughter Mrs. A. L. Nc
Kee.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-19

Mr. Leroy Valiant, of Leota, spent
Thursday in Greenville
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-19

The Friday Club was entertained
in a charming fashion last week by
Mrs Van Boddie
The Detroit times., 1908-09-02
RESENT PUBLICATION
OF CLEVELAND PAPER

CHICAGO. Sept. 2.-(SpeciaI.J--
Vice Chairman p. l.. Hall. who Is in
charge at Democratic headquarters,
was asked for an expression regard
ing the statement attributed TO for
mer President Grover Cleveland. with
reference TO the presidential election.
He said:
II have talked with more than 20
Democrats OF all factions about the
published paper, no one of whom ex-
pressed the slightest resentment. and
all OF whom expressed regret regard
ing II. n Mr.. Cleveland were now
living and could see the efforts now
being made by Democrats once more
TO unite the Democratic party, be
would be among the first and fore
most TO counsel and advise the bury
Ing OF all differenees-tis regretted
even by those who were most bitterly
opposed TO the late president. that
this matter should be made public af-
ter his death. II is regarded by them
as political trick and they believe
that the American people will resent
the indelicacy OF the publication at
this time. Nobody can answer a
posthumus statement. SO far as pol
itical effect is concerned, II will do
the Democratic party no harm. The
motive OF those publishing such a
statement now is too apparent.
Watch my prediction, the south Is
solidly and enthusiastically for Bryan
and will so declare Itself in the cleo
toral college"
The Detroit times., 1908-09-02
KAN SAN 8 THINK
. LIKE BRYAN AND
WILL WANT HIM
JOHN &. ATWOOD, CHAIRMAN OF
SPEAKERS BUREAU AT DEM.
NATL HEADQUARTERS, TALKS
ON BANK DEPOSIT GUARANTY.

CHICAGO, Sept. 2.-(Special)-
"In Kansas the Republicans have turn
ed to the national Democracy for a
platform and there is no doubt In my
mind that Bryan will get the electora!
vote OF the state" said John +. At
wood, chairman OF the speakers bu-
reau, at Democratic national head
quarters on his return from visit 10
the sunflower state
The big issue in Kansas this year.
continued Mr.. Atwood. and for that
matter In all the surrounding states,
is the plan OF guaranteeing bank de-
posts. The Republicans in their state
party council declared almost unani-
mously In favor of the banking plank
adopted by the Democratic national
convention. Senator Long, who was
present at this council In the capacity
of Mr. Tafts personal representative.
prayed a full night and day with the
delegates for the purpose OF having
them ignore the Democratic plan for
the guaranteeing Of deposits. In all
OF his appeals 10 his fellow Republi.
cans he said that an endorsement OF
the leading plank in the Democratic
national platform would be rightly
construed throughout the country as a
slap in the face at Mr.. Taft. Senator
Long declared that Kansas Republi-
cans could not afford to rebuke In this
open way their candidate for the pres
idency. When a vote was finally
reached, Senator Long was the only
man in the council who opposed the
endorsement and approval of the Dem
ocratic banking plank.
How Taft Was Turned Down.
This incident affords complete
demonstration of the effective hold
Judge Taft has upon the Republicans
In Kansas Ii Is OF interest TO recall
that on the day following the action
OF the Kansas Republicans, Mr.. Taft
gave ettt interview Hot-Springs.
in which he repeated, without varia-
ton, the arguments advanced to Kan
The Detroit times., 1908-09-02

Port Huron--Clinging braveiy TO her
two little brothers. aged 10 and Z,
Vina Wood, IL, was compelled TO re-
lease her hold on the youngest, Clay
ton, with the result that the boy was
drowned while his older brother was
brought safely to shore. The three
children were In swimming In Black
river whom Clayton got out beyond
his depth. body was recovered.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Krotch, the last
chief OF the Pottawatomie Indians,
died at the Indian settlement OF Han
nahville. In this county. at the age OF
30 years. David Krotch was the son
OF Na-Sah-W aquaut. He signed the
treaty with the United States govern
ment ceding the lands OF the tribes
rear the southern shores OF Lake Mich
igan TO the white settlers after the
Black Hawk war. In 1898.
Monroe-The wedding last evening
OF Edith May Long. only daughter OF
DR.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Long. TO Mr..
Dwight G. Henderson, son OF Mrs. J.
l.. Henderson, OF Youngstown. o.. was
social event In Monroe. The we'd
ding took place at o'clock at the
horA of-the brides parents on Mop-
roe-st. the Rev. w. G.. Burns, return
ing from his vacation from Rochester.
N. Y, especially TO perform tho cere.
mony. After trip To Mackinac. thu
couple will reside at Youngstown.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-02
BARREN PALMS ARE
MADE FRUITFUL
CALIFORNIA DATE EXPERT AC-
COMPOSITES 1T AND is AL
MOST WORSHlPED.

AUSTIN. Sept. An experienced
date grower OF California having oc-
casion TO visit the Rio Grande region
OF Texas was surprised at the fine ap.
pearance OF the date palm and aske'.
what disposition was made of the fruit
and his surprise was stiil greater when
told that they never produced fruit
and that the trees were commonly
looked upon as ornaments. They
thriyed wonderfully well. and a shoot
when tranSplanted would soon attain
large size. Hundreds of these trees
were scattered upon the plantations
and III the yards OF people who live
In towns. 1t was generally supposed
that they did not belong TO the fruit
bearing class OF palms.
The California expert then stated
that they required artificial pollena-
ton and that If this was done they
would yield an abundant supply OF
dates. He volunteered to pollenize the
trees. When the blossoms began "
appear. year ago, he went from tres
TO tree inoculating the female palm
with the pollen OF the male tree. He
treated scores OF palms In this man.
ner. and. TO the delight Of the owners
OF the trees, dates began TO form upon
the female palms and enormous clust-
ers OF the fruit were raised.
In Hldalgo the yield OF one tree was
as much as 300 pounds of dates. Ii
seemed to be trying 10 make up for
the years. II had Desn barren. Tie
fruit was found to be of delicious
taste and large size
There were many doubterS as to the
outcome OF the artificial pollenation
when II was made, the Mexicans par
ticularly being much amused 1T the
work OF the American horticultnrist
They now look upon him as sort Of
sorcerer- who IS able to perform lirac.
They have stfch nm awe aud rev
erence for him that when he visited
this place short time ago for the
purpose OF further lnstructing some
American owners OF date palm groves
In the matter OF pollenation o crowd
OF crippled and sick Mexican men. wo
men and children gathered around him
and begged that he cure them OF their
Ills and nflrmities, -
Inc scientist tried 10 explain 10 his
besiegers that he was not endowed
with divine powers; that he had made
the date palms produce fruit oy nat
ural means. The crowd would not &C
cept the explanations that he made
Had they not seen him wave his
magic wand over trees that had al.
ways been barren. and had they not
brought forth fruit OF the most de-
licious kind as result OF the mystery
which he performed2 II he could
make tree bear fruit he could make
the sick and infirm well. That was
the way the Mexicans who followed
MIN about argued They touched
his clothes with reverence and felt
that they had been blessed by com
ing into contact with him even that
much.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-02
ROOSEVELT DEMANDS
HUGHES RECONCILIATION

OYSTER BAY. n. Y, Sept My
judgment is that 1t is absolutely nee
assary TO renominate Mr.. Hughes"
This is the fiat-footed declaration by
p President Roosevelt, in favor of Gov.
Hughes denomination. The declara-
lion, however, was not by Mr.. Roose-
Welt personally, or through his secre
tary. but through Silas McBee, editor
OF the Churchman. When Mr.. McBee
left Sycamore Hill, where he had been
ri ytt.-st- st-ltiaeheen ,Ae-- aeHt4tte+-tAat
ne had taken part In political dis
cussion which concerned the New
York situation and that what he had
to say was given out with the presi-
dents permission. During the dis
cussion Mr.. McBee sail that the pres
idenr announced TO certain Republican
leaders:
81 have no intention of trying 10
dictate the action OF the -Kepub-
lican state convention, but | am j
citizen OF the state OF New York and
am, therefore, entitled TO express my
Judgment on such an issue is the
nomination for governor and my judg-
ment Is that it is absolutely neces-
sary to renominate Gov. Hughes"
The Detroit times., 1908-09-02
MRS. CARRIE B. WARREN
DIES IN ANN ARBOR

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Sept Mrs.
Carrie Beecher Warren. wife OF
Robert l.. Warren. editor of The Daily
News, died suddenly Monday evening
Aug. 81. Mrs Warren was born In
Genesee, Genesee county, Feb IL,
lA42 When 10 or IL years of AKA. she
removed with her family TO Flint,
where her younger days were passed
and where. Dec. u, 1865, she was
married 10 Mr.. warren. The two
had enjoyed remarkable life com
panionship They had lived side by
side. attended the same school ana
were mainly in the same classes. SO
that the friendship Of youth ripened
slowly into love which continued till
death ended the Relationship.
Mrs. Warren Is survived by her
husband and two children, Chas n.
Warren, OF Detroit. and Mrs. Chas. T..
Ware, OF Evanston, I'll.
Funeral services will be held at the
residence tomorrow morning. Burial
will be In Greenwood cemetery, a.
Flint.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-02
TRIED TO FORCE IT.
Thought System Would Soon Tolerate

A Boston lady tried TO convince her
self that she could get used to coffee.
and finally found it was the stronger.
She writes
When a child, being delicate and
nervous, | Was not allowed coffee. But
since reaching womanhood | began its
use, ann az -the-habit- grew mel
frequently endeavored to break my
self OF IL. because OF its evident bad
effects.
with me the most noticeable effect
of drinking coffee was palpitation Of
the heart. This was at times truly
alarming, and my face would flush I'M
comfortably and maintain its Vivid hue
for some time.
IL argued that my system would
soon accustom itself to coffee, and
continued TO use II. although | had a
suspicion that 1t was affecting my eye
sight, also The kidneys early showed
effects OF coffee. as / found by leaving
II on for a few days. when the trouble
abated.
Finally friend called my atten.
ton 10 Postum. Al first | did not
like Il, but when made right-boiled
Is minutes until dark and rich-I
soon found Postum was Just what l
wanted No flushing OF the face, no
palpitation, no discomfort or incon-
venience after drinking IL.
cot course all this was not felt In .
week or two weeks but within that
time |, can ,truthfully say marked
difference had taken place and a great
deal OF my nervousness had vanished.
Al present time my health Is excel
lent. due TO a continued use OF Pos
tum, with a general observance OF
proper hygiene. or nothing am | more
convinced than that IL had con.
tihued drinking coffee. should be TO
day little less than a nervous wreck.
and possibly blind"
There's "A Reason"
Name given by the Postum Co. Bat
tie Creek. Mich. Read The Road u
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time 10 time. They
are genuine, true. and full Of human
interest
The Detroit times., 1908-09-02

sas Republicans by Senator Long the
day previous In opposition TO the
guaranteeing Of bank deposits. This
rundown OF Mr.. Taft WAS most com
plete one. 1t shows where the people
OF Kansas stand In this contest. re-
CARELESS OF party. They understand
this question and have expressed
themselves regarding 1t with practical
They know that Kansas
Republicans. while sincerely favoring
the guaranteeing OF bank deposits, are
helpless. Their state platform has no
force or effect with the party In a
national way. Their only hope is in
the Democratic party. which has de-
clared In It's national platform for
this principle OF banking.
A poll taken in Kansas last week.
demonstrated the fact that the bank
ers are for the guarantee OF bank de-
posits. Out of 1877 bankers who were
III declared for the Dem
ocratic plan as between the Republi
can remedy of postal savings banks"
The Detroit times., 1908-09-02
SAYS 7. J. HAHN 6
POISONED HER
BOYS MIND
MOTHER OF LITTLE FELLOW
WHO is TO TESTIFY AGAINST
HER, SAYS HE USES HAIR
RAISING PROFANITY.

BOSTON, Sept. IT. jenkins
Hains poisoned the mind of little
Peter Hams, seven-year-old boy,
against his mother and taught him to
swear until he was letter perfect In
profanity. according 70 the declara
ton OF Mrs. Claudia Lihbey Hams,
who Ii In state bordering on co..
lapse at the news the lad is TO testify
against her at his fathers murder
trial.
Hysterical and weeping, the wife OF
the man who killed VIM. +. Annis
placed no blame on Capt. Peter Como.
Yer Hams but repeated over and over
as the tears flowed down her checks
'lf my boy appears on the stand to
testify against me, II will be because
OF the connivance OF r. Jenkins Hams.
He poisoned my boys mind. He
poisoned his mind against me-his
mother"
Mothers Passionate Grief.
So great was her grief that II was
with the greatest difficulty that she
was restored TO state OF calm.
Even when this was accomplished
she gave way to fits OF weeping at in
tervals. Finally she said:
"T. Jenkins Hams depraved my
son. He taught him To swear. Tic
taught him an entire vocabulary or
profanity and coached him until no
was letter perfect He makes him re-
peat oaths over and over again like a
parrot until poor little Peter was, at
the age Of Z, accomplished In vile
language
From the mouth OF that baby boy
issues language that would lift the
hair OF persons OF responsibility and
r. Jenkins Hams coached him in
every word OF ii.
when first was shocked by
Peters utterances, | questioned him
and learned the truth from his owa
lips that my brother-in-law had been
his teacher.
Terrible Phrases
whole sentences, phrases too terri
HE TO repeat. and epithets OF the low
est type were taught to him letter by
letter until in pronunciation he was
perfect.
1.-The poor little fellow seemed sur
prised that anyone should chide him
for using such language and he did
meant"
Mrs. Hams was so distressed that
her lawyer, Frederick l.. Norton. in
whose Offices she made her statement,
forbade her TO say more. She
shortly after left the Offices, her eyes
red from weeping and her head bowed
Try Brothers Together.
II has been decided to place Capt
Hams and his brother. T. Jenkins
Hams. on trial at the same time in
the Queens county superior court.
The brothers will go on the witness
stand--Capt. Hams to tell OF the al
legged confession made to him by his
wife as TO her conduct with Annis at
the time the captain was away from
Fort Hamilton; Thornton Hams to in
sist that he did not know that his
brother had murder in his heart when
he went with him to the Bayside
yacht club the day OF the killing.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-02
BERLIN WILL PERMIT
NO MORE ROOF GARDENS

BERLIN Sept-1.=The- municipal.
ity will grant no more permits for roof
gardens. either for private or public
use. That belonging TO the house of
deputies has been closed by order of
the police because. seven stories be-
low, are situated the boilers that heat
parliament In winter.
The deputies protested that the boil
ers, not being used In summer could
do no harm. inasmuch as no fires were
lit. But the police pointed To a par
agraph In the building regulations say
ing that roof gardens must not be
placed above steam.making apparatus.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-02
PLUCkY WOMAN
SHOOTS WILDCAT
WITH REVOLVER KILLS AMI NAL
THAT ATE HER FANCY
CHICKENS.

GOSHEN. Wash, Sept. Clearing
an unusual squawking among her
fancy chickens, Mrs. r. f. Barlow.
residing on the Everson road. went to
the yards carrying 3S-caliber revol-
yer. Discovering a wildcat, she fired
direct at it's head, but succeeded In
making only a flesh wound that caus-
ed the cat to become frenzied with
pain.
After making a pretense OF attack
ing her, the animal scrambled up a
tree, and Mrs. Barlow fired second
time The wildcat fell TO the ground
dead. The carcass was 80 inches long
and weighed 68 pounds.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-02
AUTOS TO CARRY ALL
MAIL IN MONTENEGRO

CETINJO, Montenegro. Sept. L.
The Prince of Montenegro has con-
tracted with large automobile firm
to take over the entire mail and par
cells post service of the country. like
wise TO carry passengers at the old
mail coach rates.
BY this contract expectations OF es-
tablishing a railway system in the
principally have been postponed for
at least fifteen years. as the agree.
ment with the auto firm is TO run for
that length OF time.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-02

DENVER, Sept. 2.--Involved iii an
apparently Insignificant suit iled IN
the district court in Littleton last May
by the Union Pacific Railroad CO. IL
the title to thousands of acres o; land.
some OF which is In the very heart of
Denver, and which Is worth about $751;
100000. The suit ostensibly seeks to
Dust the citizens OF -Byers from what
the company claims TO be Its Eight-ef-
way, but which. II settled In favor OF
the company, will establish it's title To
strip OF land 200 feet wide End al
most 1000 miles long.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-02
Icemen Have Holiday.

Detroit may he partially iceless city
Thursday for that is the day of the
ice wagon drivers annual picnic q
Tashmoo Park. There are no substi
tutes for the icemen and 80 the house
wives who do not lay in a liberal sup
ply OF the cool stun Wednesday mas
regret their lack OF foresight e. thr
contemplation OF soured milk and high
topaa- batteF-b before FF4eias- morning
The Detroit times., 1908-09-02
Hisoen to Campaign Two Months.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2.-Thomas l..
Hisgen, nominee OF the independence
party for president. will leave New
York city today. to begin campaign
tour which will cover practically
every state in the union and viii ee-
cupy his time fully during the next
two months. He expects TO return
to New York city Oct. 81, to close his
campaign with a series of big rallies
In Manhattan. the Bronx and Brooklyn.