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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
Gay New York"

With its plentitudie Of laugh-pro-
voking complications, generously in
fused with class of singing mum
bers that never fail to win hear "
commentator, Gay New York one
OF the most peculiarly entertaining
mixtures OF fun and melody which
for the absence OF more appropriate
calling have SO long been designa-
ted as musical comedy. will regale
our theater patrons on Thursday.
January 10Th, at the Grand Opera
House. This cordially endorsed of
fcring is invested with a genuine plot,
thus creating a legitimate place
for such novel features as are in full
accord with the dramatic argument.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
Council of Jewish Women

The January literary meeting Of
the Council of Jewish Women viii
be held in the Jewish Temple vestry
room January I4th, at $50 sp. IN. Fol
having IS the program:
Scriptural Reading. ;. :. >.
-. -. =. Mrs. NJ. L. Solomon
Poem-"The Growing Of the
Year. ;. Mrs. E. Frankcl
Reading Selection from Jose
phine Lazarus Essay on Re
ligion.. :. H.. Mrs F. Ehrlch
Address. -. Rabbi A. Drili
Poem. ;. -. :. Mrs. I. Indy
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
COLLEGE IN STATE
or GREAT CHAOS
A. & M. COLLEGE TANGLE AND
WRANGLE
GROWS MORE PERPLEXING
Students Still Leaving on Every
Train-Nearly Two Hundred Have
Left to Date-Executive Commit
tee of Board of Trustees Statement
Morning Times Special.

Morning Times Special.
Starkvlle, Jan. II.-Outside re-
ports say things are still chaotic at
the \. & NJ. college, and the students
are leaving on every train Nearly
two hundred have lett TO date. On
the other hand the executive COM
nittee nf the Board of trustees Is
sued statement today to ser al rest
the apprehension of the public and
the misleading reports that have been
circulated concerning the trouble.
The committee arrived Friday
night and Immediately got in touch
with the situation. IT faced the stu
dent body at breakfast Saturday
morning and invited everybody re-
gardless OF past connection to re-
sumo fealty to the college discipline.
As a result five hundred students ac-
cepted and repaired to the chapel
Those who failed were dismissed for
INSTRUMENTATION. The trouble IS said
to be entirely within the Jurisdiction
of the trustees who inject next Mon
day.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
CAROLINA FAILS TO HIT
UP REQUIRED SPEED
Morning Times Special

Morning Times Special
Newport News. Va, Jan 1.-THE
new United States cruiser North Caro-
lima, has arrived here from her trial
trip off Rockland, Maine. The YES
sci was storinbound at Provinoetown
Mass, for thirty-six hours. She fail
ed to make the contract speed of
twenty-five knots and small frsc-
ton.
General Manager Post, Of the biuld
ing company, states she will be Civ
en- another trial off the Virginia
capcs within the next two weeks, and
he is confident that she will then
meet all requirements.
The cruiser North Cardinals best
record was an average OF 2I.o8 knots
for four hours at forced draft run
ming.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
w. T. DUNN TO BE LAID TO
r EST THIS AFTERNOON

The remains of Mr. w T. Dunn.
who died at Newport, Ark, Friday.
arrived IN this city yesterday after
noon via Memphis. The funeral viii
take place this afternoon at ? O'Clock
unl'-r the auspices OF the Elks' lodge
AlL;nembers are requested 10 meet at
the home at I:3o. The death of Mr.
Dunn was very sad one, and the
sorrowing relatives have the deepest
sympathy OF the entire community
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
ORDER IN BERLIN
IS RESTORED-POLICE STILL
KEEP SUVEILANCE ON
CROWDS.

Morning Times Special.
Berlin, Jan. II.--Order prevails in
Berlin today, and there has been no
reoccurrence of the demonstrations
of yesterday by mobs for manhood
suffrage throughout Prussia The
police, however, are still distributed
in large forces at stratgetic points
in the city, and do not permit the
people to reassemblc or form IN
groups and consequently it is inpos-
sible for them, to start any kind of a
demonstration Most of the men ar
rested yesterday were released to-
day. |
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
MYSTERIOUS DEATH
NEAR MERIDIAN, MISS.

Morning Times Special
Meridian, Miss, Jan. II-With a
revolver containing three empty cham
bers, and a bullet hole in his head,
]. 0. Black was found dead at Nox-
apeter, small town near Meridian.
Black was formally marshal OF Nc
Cool, Miss. and later at Noxapeter.
He walked home night before last
with the young lady he was to have
married next Tuesday. 1t was at
first thought that he had committed
suicide, but on examination it was
found that one of his coat sleeves
had bullet hole in it. and this leads
the officers to believe that he was am
bushed.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
PLAN TO ETEND
THEPARCELS POST.

Morning Times Special.
Washington, Jan. II.-Gen. n. J.
Bachelor, of New Hampshire, mas
ter of the National Grange and mem
committees Of the grange, today had
a conference with Postmaster Gen
era1 Meyer conserving his plans to
extend the parsels post. Gen. Bach
eler said that the National Grange
was heartily in accord with Mr.. Mey-
ers proposition.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
NEW BRANCH OF
THE K. G.. M. & 0.

Kansas City, Jan. 1.-THE last rail
was laid yesterday on the Kansas
Oklahoma branch of the Kansas City
Mexico &Orient Railroad and trains
WILDE operated over 273 miles OF
track between Wichita and the Red
river early next week.
The next section to be completed
is the line north of Sweetwater. With
this connection established, the
Orient will have 433 miles of contin-
Gus track laid south of Wichita.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
isle of Spice

The story of B. c, Whjtney's snu-
sical mixture, the Isle Of Spice, which
will appear here shortly, is interest
ing and abonnds in comedy situa-
tions OF the most mirth- provoking
brand. witty dialogue costumes, sen
sational electrical effects, and has
an environment of lavish and exquis-
ite scenery
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
CROWD STAMPEDES IN
ENGLISH THEATRE
Morning Times Special

Morning Times Special
Barnsley York, England, Jan. II
The senceless stampede of crowd
of people in theater of this city re
suited today in shocking disaster.
Sixteen persons, ineIudsngsa number
of children in arms, were crushed to
death by the frantic efforts OF the
crowd to get clear OF the building,
and many others were injured And
all for no reason There was no dan-
ger, no fire, only the unacotlntab!e
panic of the crowd that found its eg-
ress from the theatre hampered its
own numbers.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
B'nai Birth Election of Officers

At the meeting of the local branch
of the Independent Order of B'nai
Birth, the most charitable organiza-
ton in the world, last Sunday night,
the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
Clarence Witt, president
Mex Lemler, vice president.
Louis Waldauer. monitor.
Meyer Solomon, secretary.
Maurice Bergman, treasurer.
Sol Brill, warden
The delegates to the convention to
be held in Dallas, Texas, in May, are
N. Goldstein and L. Waldauer..
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
KILLS BLIND SON
AT WIFE'S GRAVE
Then Shoots Himself and Dies-De-
spondency Given as the Cause
of the Act

Morning Times Special.
Ravenna, Ohio. Jan. H. Edwin 7
Collier, of Cleveland, who killed his
the grave of his wife, died today Col
lier, or Williams, as he was known
here, died as results OF exposure.
According to his wish, expressed
in letter found in his pocket, Col
Iier and his son will be buried by the
side Of Mrs. Golfers grave. Collier
was despondert both over the loss
of his wife and his sons aff;ction.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
FOR IMPROVED AND
ENLARGED NAVY.

Morning Times Special
Washington, Jan. II-Preliminary to
the campaign for an enlarged and
improved navy which he purposes to
wage in the house. Representative
Richmond Pearson Hobson Offered
a resolution providing for the appoint
ment by the president of a commits
sion whose duty it shall be to inves-
tigate and report tor congress upon
the best means of preserving the gen
cra1 welfare by the use and extension
OF arbitration and by the mainten-
ance of arned forces
The commission is to consist of
seven members, one from the navy,
one from the army, one from the SEN
ate. one from the house, one recog
nized as authority ION international
law and two at discretion. The sal
ary of each, exclusive of the mem
ber5 of congress to be $500 a year.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12

Old Mexico furnishes the setting for
the mimic players and full advan-
tage has been taken of the richly cev
ored locale TO introduce scenic. en-
yironrent that has rarely been equai-
led in magnifcnce
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
Adress Deaf and Dumb.
Morning Times Special.

Morning Times Special.
Memphis, Tenn, jan II.-Evan-
gelist J. w. Mitchells, of Little Rock.
Ark. will deliver an address to the
deaf and ,sdurfb OF Memphis ar 3
O'Clock Sunday afternoon at the Sew
enth street Baptist church. Mr. Mich
aels belongs to the home u1lission
board OF the Southern Baptist con-
vention, in the last few years has
devoted himself entirely to the evan
gelistic work among the mutes. He
will preach again in the, evening if
it is thought advisable. All are cor
daily invited to attend.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
ORDERS A SURVEY
OF BILOXI HARBOR.
Morning Times Special

Morning Times Special
Washington, Jan. 1.-THE board
of engineers for rivers and harbors
Improvements has ordered a detail
ed survey for the Improvement of
the Biloxi harbor. While the harbor
at that port IS quite deep and many
ocean steamers enter, it is the inten-
ton OF the government to deepen
the harb'or sufficiently for the entry
of all ocean vessels.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
81 James Church.

Sunday services as usual. HoN
communion at 7:3o a. m; Sunday
school o:3o; morning paryer 1880
evening prayer 7:3o. Subject of morn
ing sermon, Christian Character"
Evening sermon. Christ in the TEN
pie" Monthly meeting ofthe Wsom-
ans. Auxiliary will be held in the
Eaild room Friday afternoon IT = 90
O'Clock
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12

Cmyton Hutsel1 & Co, proprietors
Of the old reliable Palace Stables,
received car load OF mules few
DAYS ago and in the | OF was
pair of wagon mules that weighed
I4oo pounds. They were sold to B.
r. Allen. of Arcola, the pair bring
ing 5000 Mr. J. NJ Hutsell, who is
manager of this stable, is an old ex-
perienced horse and mule dealer and
can furnish you almost any thing you
need III this line.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12

Some things IN this paper have {.
heart interest; some things in it ap-
peal - the faddist. some to the phil
osopher, some to the student. But
the advertisements have purse inter-
est, 50 that they appeal 70 all
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
ONE MAN KILLED IN
ELECTION FIGHT.

Morning Times Special.
Clarendon. Ark, Jan. II-Ladd Car
ruth. 80 years OF age, was instantly
killed about 2 o'clock this morning
here by Dolph Bowers. They had
a row over the Democratic primary
for county office, which is being held
in Monroe coanty today, and is un-
usually warm
Bowers was placed in Jail at Clar-
endon this morning. Excitement is
running high.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
TAFT TO REMAIN IN
PRESIDENTS FAMILY.
Morning Times Special.

Morning Times Special.
Washington, Jan. II.-It isreport-
ed today that Taft, after a conference
with President Roosevelt has decided
to remain in the cabinent several
months longer. 1t was thought he
would resign to enter more actively
IN the campaign for his party neuni-
alton.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
DREDGE BOAT BURNS AT
WEST MEMPHIS
Morning Times Special.

Morning Times Special.
Memhis, Tenn, Jan. 1.-THE Unit
ed States sidewheel dredge boat. Hen
ry Flag, which has been laying al
West Memphis, burned to the waters
ledge tonight This boat probably
cost the government $4,000. and was
used in channel work on the Missip-
pi river shove this city.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
THE Powers That Cover" "

The Powers That, Governs by
Adelaide Prince. IN which Jules MUIR
sry is starring Cresban I.rire tins ssea-
son. is 4 play OF American life, rich
In forceful characters. Enchanting
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12

The two dollars too much which
you paid for something the other day
because you are not an ad reader
might just as well have been used
to light your cigar.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
Meridian Alderman Dead

Morning Times Special
Meridian, Miss. Jan. II-Alder
man w B. Hawkins, aged Is, died
here today OF paralysis. Hawkins
had served on the city council for
some time, and though old in years
was an active member of that body.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
Christian Science.

Regular services this. morning at
.1esday evening testimony meeting
nesday evening testimony meeting
at O'Clock. All are cordially iu-
vited.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12

Today $4,000 bales; same time last
year 5o,47o bales.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
New Orleans.
Liverpool Spots.
Receipts from All Ports.

Tone steady; middling geo; sales
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12

Noon letter to the Silverstein Brok-
erage Company:
Weekly statistics were bullish and
did more than anything else to bring
abait the higher level To-Day.
Liverpool Yves better than due but
there was no snap to trading and th1
continued absence of speculative sup
port was felt
The largeness Of spinnners indi-
Gated a return of activity in spin
ming circles and several other things
pointed to the resumption of more
normal conditions.
On this side there was lack OF
offerings aud a little support but
prices Gid not go up much
Spots continue firm and there is
sign of some better buying New
some stuff and that some of the mills
that have been running short time
would increase running time which
will necessitate the buying of raw ma
terial
The stock market reflects the re
turn of better money and the weekly
bank statement showed that all the
deficiency under legal requirements
had been wiped out and some sur
plus established.
Theonly thing. that will send prices
up much seems to be a more active
spot demand.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
STUPEROUS
MELANCHOLY
TO BE THE PLEA OF THAW'S
DEFENSE.
FULL JURY NOW SECURED
Trial Will Start In Earnest Monday
Morning-Ten of the Jurorists are
Married and Two are Widowers-
Evelyn to stay in the Background.
Morning Times Special.

Morning Times Special
New York, Jan. 1.-THE Thaw
trial proper will open Monday morn
ing. All the jurors have been secur-
ed Ten out of them are married and
two are widtowefs, and five are gray
headed.
Out of the 500 talesgnen summoned
.3z2 were examined, and neither side
used all of their peremptory chal-
1enges The jury selected are:
Charles +. Gremmels.
Arthur r. Natheing.
George w. Cary,
George c. Rupprecht.
John Fl. Holbert
David F. Arrowsmith.
William F. Doolittle.
William H McHugh.
Frank J. Howell.
William Burck
Francis Dovale.
James A. Hooper
The plea of the defense will be
"stuperous melancholy at the time
Harry Thaw shot Stanford White,
but will leave it to a commission or
some other way to- determine his
present condition. Martin Littleton,
chief counsel for the defense will push
Evelyn Thaw less to the front IT
this trial, believing her testimony
to be less affective at this time
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17
DAUGHTERS OF TABERNACLE
SAY GOOD BYE"

Mrs. Albert ]. Reese clearly win.
dicated the reputation OF the Queen
City Of the West for light air. noun.
tain scenery and Western hospitality.
when she gave one OF the swel.est
dinners yet given at the Rhine cafe
to her friend and guest. Mrs. Kittie
johnson, who departed for Omaha to
live last Friday night Such perfect
service, such well seasoned. whole
some, yet daintily adorned repast
could have hardly been excelled at
the governors mansion. Many lady
speeches and old-time reflections were
told. which caused n constant mur.
mur of merriment among the guests.
The following enjoyed the treat.
Mesdames South of Omaha. A. j. Car.
son, Mamie Dean. Mamie Wells and
Lille Lewis. all OF Denver. Mrs. Reese
highly praised the management for
their excellent and up.todate service
together with such courteous treat.
ment.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17
lNrER-cRAoUArE ASSOCIATIONS
PREPARES TO CELEBRATE.
President Walker Jubilant Over Pro.
jeet.

There is in every community some
organization or set Of people who be-
lieve in planning now for a future
event or for any emergency that is
liable to arise at any time. In this
community the |. G. A. have been
active recently along that line inter.
ceding and negotiating for some great
speakers, singers and the Negroes
best brain and talent to appear before
our Denver audience and here impart
and infuse their knowledge into our
body polite. While only a few minor
arrangements need be made vet be-
fore the plan is so complete that the
public will be assured of the first pro-
ducuon of that nature. President
Walker is not considering the project
Tor purely an economic point of view
but as he has always contended and
does now contend that IL the associa-
ton stands for anything in this COM
munity II certainly stands for that
kind Of development As everything
and everybody to accomplish anything
must be pushed. even the electric but
ton. so President Walker asks that
everybody cooperate to make this pro-
tect an unparalleled success. Watch
the papers next week.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17
TO HONOR OUR
C0UNTRYMAN

McGruder, Mr.. Robt l.. Davis, Mrs.
Ida De Priest. Mr.. F. T. Bruce, Mr..
]. b. Wilson. Mrs. n. Hogue. Mr..
Henry Hinkle, Miss c. S. Joseph, Mr..
l. II. Harper Mrs. Lewis George. Mr..
VIM. Walton, Mrs. Jennie Me- .llough.
Mrs. C. Z Mason. Mrs. Lille Lewis.
Mrs. Anna Freeman. Mr.. Ed. Allison,
Miss Pearl Ramey. ~. 3. - 1hert
Mrs. Henrietta Wright. Mr.. C. II.
Clark. Ar Spencer Smithea. Mrs. F.
Hickman, Mrs NJ. c. Travick, Mr.. Ed.
Fountain. Mr.. A. j. Bradford. Mr.. Jno.
r. Greene, Mr. W. o. Bryant.
THoS. CAMPBELL.
Chairman Executive Committee.
A. S. NEwSoME.
Secretary.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17

sre. u ~ nsns- .--Tha AaeQn Re.
publican Club OF Denver" TO publicly
thank all who so promptly and cor.
daily responded to the invitation ex-
tended to them by the club to coop
crate in making the banquer TO the
Hon. W. T. Vernon. register Of the
treasury. success worthy OF the
West
We also desire, especially, TO i'm.
press upon the public that the price
OF admission TO the lecture OF the Hon.
W. T. Vernon. at Shorter A. NJ. f.
church Monday, Jan. 81. is only TWEEN.
ty-nve cents,
The price per plate to the banquet
Immediately after the lecture, is s125.
and We desire to have all banquet
tickets reported not later than Jan.
25th. In order to be able to have all
arrangements thoroughly completed.
The following committeeman are
hereby announced.
Mr.. J. W. Jackson, Rev. a. NJ. Ward,
DR.. p. f. Spratlin, Mr.. c. A. Franklin,
Rev. A. +. Reynolds. Rev c. w.
Holmes, Rev. J. S. Payne, Eev. ]. II.
Bcckham. Rev. J. w. Sanders, Rev. j.
II. Brown, Mr.. G. G. Ross, Mr. Geo. A.
Mccullough. Mr.. VIM. Sprague, Mr.. II.
w. Wade, Mr.. Jno. r. Contee. DR.. J.
H., p. Westbrook. DR.. J. II. Harper.
DR.. W. A. Jones. DR.. T. r. McLain,
Mr.. F. II. Bryant. Mr.. T. S Rector,
Mr.. 8. A. Bondurant Mr.. Jno. II.
Cooper, Mr.. c. W. Buford, Mr. l.. l..
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17

had no terror to him; that all was
well and that he was merely proving
himself a true and loyal soldier OF
the cross. He for twenty years had
led an exemplary Christian life and
will be greatly missed In the com.
muniiy for his valuable service.. His
renains rest 4 Mys5aae.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17
RALPH bRANF0RD
LAID TO REST

With the august representatives
from our highest court of this state,
with all Of his brother Odd Fellows
present In a body together with the
Masonic fraternity and with Shorter
A. NJ. E. church being crowded TO the
doors with the deceased's many
friends and acauaiAaaacsA "a IL sAl-
-Aaiao-ss1spssts,, 1ess4-uss1-OW.
day afternoon was made the saddest
event of the incoming year. 1t was
said at the late Lodge OF Sorrow. held
by the Masons. that every member
present peculiarly and personally real.
ized the seriousness of the occasion.
particularly the old members. among
whom were F1ther Rice and Mr.. Bran
ford. The scene Sunday afternoon re.
minded one Of the Annual Lodge of
Sorrow. Rev. Ward supported by Rev.
erends Reynolds. Payne and Sanders.
made lasting impression upon the
vast concourse OF people as the fun.
eral dirge was SO touchingly played
by Miss Gertrude Nichols. The we'll
trained choir, some of whom were in
Mr.. Branford's class, by their sup
pressed emotion as they looked down
upon the casket and beheld the abund.
ance OF beautiful flowers silently and
reverently singing praises to the de-
parted's faithfulness and Christian
character, also Joined in the deepest
sympathy for the mourning relatives.
Rev Ward then memoralized In a
powerful sermon on the sacred and
honorable memory Of the deceased
and so grandly set forth the triumphs
of Death, as mine and as yours"
Tears were freely in evidence as the
persuasive pastor feelingly and beau.
tifully lit up eternal life Of Joy. peace
and happiness-tust step from
hence. Mr.. Rranford assured death
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-17
Representative Men meet
and Complete Work for
Entertaining Hon.
w. T. Vernon

II affords me exceeding great pleas
are. II IAs ps,as II -Tha A0eqn Re.