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5 THE DAILY HERALD, VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI, TUESDAY, MAY 2, 1899 STREET RAILROAD MATTERS. THE NATIONAL PARK. NEW ENGLAND NEWSPAPER LEAGUE. A AVIIOLE8ALE Drugs, Oils, Paints, Seeds, Glass, VICKSBURG, MISS. If you contemplate furnishing a home you can't resist buying now, lor we assureyou Better Styles, Largest Selection and Prices Were Never- HILL CITY CHILL TONIC, HILL CITY ANTISEPTIC, HILL CITY HOG CHOLERA CURE, HILL CITY CARBOLIC SALVE.

HILL CITY WORM CANDY, MINERAL BROWN BAER, New Spring Shoes! The Lowest Prices! BROWN BAER. Maison Doree" GRAND MAY SALE! OF NEW STYLE SUMMER 'SKIRTS, SHIRT WAISTS, CHIFFON PARASOLS AND HATS. A'27W YOBK, Clay Street, Opp. Carroll Hotel. Citizens Phone374.

I WILL POSITIVELY CLOSE MY STORE ON MAY 1. tains for liie llliflkte and Retail -Trade. I. Interesting Correspondence Between Gens. Lee and Boynton.

War Department Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Park Commission, Washington, April 24, 1899. My Dear General: Our commission expects to spend the next ten days in Chattanooga, and we have it in m'ind at the close of the Geor gia dedication, which, is to toe on the 4th of May, to make a flying trip to Vicksburg for the purpose of looking over the ground of your project, purely, of course, as a matter of general interest to us. Is it likely that about the 6th of May we will find some members of your commission on the ground, who will be so far disengaged as to ride with us along your proposed lines? We will be very glad to hear from you with any suggestions in regard to this trip at the Read House, Chattanooga, which place we expect to reach on the 27th Instant. With great respect, Very truly yours, H. V.

BOYNTON. Gen. Stephen D. Lee, the National Park Commission, Vicksburg, Miss. 11 War Department, Vicksburg National Military Park Com mission, Vicksburg Miss.

Agricultural College, April 27; Gen. H. V. Boynton, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Park Commission, Read House, Chattanooga, My Dear General Your letter April 24th directed to me at Vicksburg has just been received here. I am very much gratified ot know that you and the other members of your commission will leave Chattanooga and will make a flying visit to Vicksburg for the pur pose of looking over the ground of our project, the Vicksburg National Military Park.

Capt. W. T. Rigby, one of the cbmmission, is on the ground engaged in arranging for the titles of the lands to be included within the limits of the park. He is better informed about the ground at the present time on which the park as to be put than any member of the commission, and, as there can possibly be only one member of the commission present, it Is well that he is the one, and 'he will take great pleasure in showing you over the grounds and offerings you such courtesies, as lie Sn his power.

On the first of May I give up my duties at the college as president and will be sue ceeded by ex-Gov. Stone. On the 6th of May I start to Charleston to attend the great Confederate reunion, and my sick wife and urgent private business incident to my leaving the College will prevent my being with you on your visit to Vicksburg. I cannot -tell how4 much I regret this, as I feel that the visit of yourself and commission will be an inspiration to us all, so I beg that you make the trip and let nothing prevent you and Capt. Rigby will be very glad to see you.

i I suggest that you go to The Carroll, where I think Capt. Rigby is Staying. A copy of this letter is sont to Capt. Rigby. With kindest wishes, I am, youvs S.

I.KK. Illinois Central Railroad Company, Office of Ass't. Gen. Passenger Agent. Dubuque, April 21, 1899.

Capt. W. T. Rigby, Mt. Vernon, Vicksburg, Dear Sir Your two favors received during my illness were duly appreciated.

It is five weeks today since I took to my bed, but I am glad to report that I am now convalescing, and in a fair way, I think, to complete and that in the near future. The land owners will; make a great mistake if they put the prices so high that the war department will abandon the park, and I have no idea that this will be done. I can only write a line this time, but will always be glad to hear from you. Yours truly, J. F.

MERRI7. Dictated by J. F. M. The Electric Street Car stops front of C.RUHMAN'S Soda Fountain in MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION.

Sunday morning about 6 o'clock the U. S. steamer Mississippi with the members of the Mississippi River Commission on board arrived at Vicksburg, and remained her for several hours. Accompanying the commission there were: Capt. Winslow, Engineer in charge of the 1st and 2nd district; Capt.

Newcomer, in charge of the 3rd district, and Col. Derby, engineer in charge of the 4th district; Maj. H. B. Richardon, and Major H.

B. Thompson of the Louisiana State Board; Ceptain West of the lower Mississippi levee district; Congressman Pierce of Missouri; Mrs. Harrod of New Orleans, and Mrs. Beach, of St. Louis.

While in this city Major J. H. Wil-lard made a friendly call on the commissioners. Mr. E.

T. Lamkin, of Monroe, attorney for the Tensas Basin Levee District spoke to the commissioners in regard to matters in his. section. Mr. L.

W. Stubbs, resident engineer of the V. S. P. railroad, talked at some length to the commissioners In regard to the proposed change of the line of levees near Delta In the event the levee line is changed the railroad will have to make costly changes, including the building of a ne incline.

However, the matter was referred to the next regular meeting of the commissioners. It having been the intention of the commission to order the building of a short line of levees near Lake Providence, a delegation 'from that city met the commissioners and made a-formal protest against the building of the line. Should the line be built twenty of the finest plantations in that section would be left without levee' protection. Among those who appeared before the commissioners were Mr. J.

E. Ransdell. Capt. J. T.

McClelland, accompanied the commissioners as far south as Natchez and returned to this city this morning by rail. He reported that Sunday night the commissioners held a meeting at which time It was decided that the short line of levees should not be In i.ts the revetment: work will be continued. Vicksburg, April 29, 1899. Vicksburg Herald: Will you kindly make some mention in tomorrow's Herald regarding the following news for the public In reference to the railroad: Commencing with Monday transfers wiH toe issued; cars will have sighs on them denoting their destination. Tickets will be sold at the office of the company or can be bought from conductors, twenty-two (22) for one dollar; this giving a person 10 per cent, on every dollar invested in tickets and Is conducive to street car riding.

Thi company will Issue in the next few day3 tickets for school children. "These will be sold at the office of the company only. These tickets will be sold at the rate of thirty-three (33) for one dollar; good for school children during school hours from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., every day in the week except Sunday and holidays. Tickets will be void after 3:30 o'clock and will also be void if presented by anybody but school children.

Wherever the curves are sharp and the service is not in the best of order, the North American Construction people will have some of their men in the field in a few days, and changes will be made so that the railroad company can give the citizens the very best service obtainable. The public is entitled to the best that there is, and no street railway company or any other enterprise, can succeed unless it gives the very best that; money can buy. Also please state regarding colored people that there is no disposition 'in the part of this company to keep them from riding. Hereafter, commencing with Monday, conductors will be instructed to permit smoking only on the two (2) rear seats of the cars, and the next two seats will be only for colored people, particularly colored women, and no smoking will be allowed on those seats. This company is doing everything in its power to secure a park for the colored people, and that park will be beautified and in every particular it will be as nice as that for the whites.

I exceedingly regret that through some misunderstanding it should have been stated that this company did not want the patronage of the colored people. We want the patronage of every respectable man, woman and child, irrespective of race or creed. Yours very truiy, F. S. MORDAUNT, General, Manager.

KIssingue and Vichj the celebrated antl-tatt mineral water, sold by the gallon, at C.RUHMAN'S, Soda Fountain, apr30-su-tu-thu-sat FIRES, Sunday night about 11 o'clock the two adjacent residences on east Main street just outside the city owned by Messrs. John Pratt, and Powell were covered on fire, and an alarm turn ed ill. The houses were at such a dis- ance from the nearest water plug it was impossible to throw water on tlw-' so they were burned to the "jstof the furniture the Akurw saved. -m- WANTED. A thoroughly competent drug clerk, capable of filling any prescription.

Registered in Mississippi. Apply to E. J. oiics, Vickaburgr, Miss. may2-tf D'SATH OF COLORED WOMAN.

death of Eugenia Johnson, a well known and highly respectable colored woman occurred yesterday morning and she was buried in the afternoon by Undertaker Arnold at the city cemetery. The woman was the wife of Tobe Johnson, and lived on Lanes Hill where she owned some property. FOR DAVIS BEND. The steamer Providence leaves ac noon today (Tuesday) May 2d, for Davis Bend. WILL CASSIDY, Master.

TEARING DOWN THE ARCHES. The beautiful arches erected. in honor of the opening of the street railroid last Monday a week ago, were being demolished yesterday. The canvass has been taken off of most of them and the structures now look exceedingly hare. The many little electric 'bulbs were also taken off and in a day or so not a vestige of them will remain.

Southern Baptist Auxiliary Convention, Louisville, May. 11. Account above occasion the Q. C. Railway will sell round trip tickets to Louisville, at rate of one fare for the round trip.

Selling dates, May 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, with final limit fifteen days from date ot sale. An extension of final limit may be obtained to leave Louisville not later than June 10, provided tickets are deposited with joint agent at Louisville prior to May 18, and payment of fifty cents. F. M. DONOHOE, P.

T. A. GEO. H. SMITH, G.

P. A. R- J. ANDERSON, A. G.

P. A. NO MEETING. Last night was the night for holding the regular meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. However no meeting was held.

Several aldermen reported on time, but after a time of waiting, a quorum not being present it was decided to postpone the meeting until tonight, when the regular business will be transacted. THROUGH SLEEPER TO CHARLESTON. Capt. Campbell is promised a sleeping car all the way from Vicksburg to Charleston for the Confederate Reunion, provided enough can be secured to take at least twenty berths. The.

price of berths from Vicksburg and Jackson will be $5, and from Meridian $4.50. (Those taking this sleeper will avoid the early change of cars at Birmingham, and will have a iay-over In Atlanta from 11 a. m. till 3 p. m.

on Tuesday. Applications should be made at once to Gen. VSf'J. Holder, of Jackson; Col. B.

V. White, at Meridian, or to D. A. Campbell, of this city. The sleeper be attached to the regular' A.

V. train Monda evening, May 8. Aboard Private Car, New Orleans, April 28, 1899. To the Herald. Vicksburg, My Dear Sir: Our party will visit Vicksburg on May 4th, at which 'time we hope to see the resources, advantages and make notes on the progress of your city and surrounding section, for publication in the newspapers of the New England Newspaper League.

We are now In the last few weeks of a most remarkable as well as a most marvelous tour of the South, covering, as it will, at the close, a iperiod of twelve -weeks. during which time we have Visited all the sections of nine important Southern States. We have seen the wonderful resources of the South and have been tremendously impressed with the industrial condition of South as well as the hospitality of Southern-people, and their abiding faith in the future greatness of this favored section of our common country. Our work has Been most enthusiastically endorsed by com mercial organizations, municipalities, governors and men prominent in finance and trade throughout the entire Southland, and we are especially proud, of the fact that, our labors have been most heartily commended and endorsed by the entire press of the South. We are engaged In a great work a piece of newspaper enterprise without a parallel In the history of our government.

I earnestly request your co-operation in matter of our visit to Vicksburg, and I beg to assure you that we will appreciate fully this co-operation and endeavor by our labor to merit whatever assistance may be rendered us in connection with our visit to your city. Looking forward to a very pleasant visit to Vicksburg, Yours very truly, C. G. KING, General Manager. The Americans as Fighters.

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It's reputation) has steadily advanced in spite of hundreds or i in the world 0 long will Hostetter's Stomach Bitters live to cure it. If you are troubled with if your food lies heavy-after eating, if you are sallow from bit-liousmess, or if your kidneys have been vcrtv-rvrkpri hrv Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. It will cure you. If you are well take iit occasionally to Keep you mj CIRCUIT COURT. t-v, mir was occupied yester rase of ex-Ciity Marshal Groome vs.

the Board of Mayor and hp suit Involves some $600, claimed by the plaintiff as due him on his salary for the-years lMio-s. After adjournment Jury handed in a sealed veraiot, wmcn win iu this morning. A TEXAS WONDER. Hall's Great Discovery, rw small bottle of Hall's Great Dis rv.vprv cures all Kidney and Bladder trouble, removes gravel, cures Diabe tes, seminal emissions, weak and lame hank rheumatism and all irregular! tipa r.f the kidneys and bladder in both men and women. Regulates bladder troubles in children.

If not sold by your druggist, will be sent by mail on rpppint of Si. One small bottle is two months' treatment, and will cure any case above mentioned. E. W. HALL, Sole Manufacturer.

P. O. Box 218, Waco, Texas. Sold by W. H.

Jones, Wholesale and Retail Agents, Vicksburg, Mist. READ THIS. Jackson, Jan. 17, 1899. I have for years been a sufferer from kidney and bladder troubles; I have tried all remedies that I could find, and had almost given up all hope of ever getting relief, until I tried Hall's Great Discovery.

I am now using it and feel like a new man. Its effect is wonderful. G. W. WILLIAMS, Assistant Chief of Police.

INHERITED RICHES. Mr. John Murphy, the well known South Vicksburg citizen received yesterday a letter, that to him was, highly Interesting. It came from Antonio Roderique Murphy, of Spain, and it brought the intelligence that Mr. John Murphy of this city had fallen heir to sixty-eight thousand pounds sterling.

If the facts are true as stated in the epistle Mr. Murphy will be one of the richest men in this state. Already he is being congratulated by his friends, and advice is being given him as to the manner in which to invest his money. Mr. Murphy tsld a Herald representative that the letter contained other facts of interest, tout that at present he did not wish to have them known.

The latest fadj try our Peach Blow at C. RUHMAN'S Soda Fountain. apr30-su-tu-thu-sat PERTAINING TO THE CARS. Referring to some things happening on the cars, a great number of gentlemen seem to have a ifaculty of putting their feet on seats 'opposite them. This is both ungentlemanly and ruinous' to ladies dresses, and gentlemen are respectfully requested not to do this; also it is requested that people get on and off the cars with due dispatch, and not hold conversation with each other while getting on or off.

It delays passengers who are in a hurry to get home and creates bad service something the street car company desires to avoid. FOR SUNFLOWER RIVER. The steamer H'ibernia leaves ait 4 p.m. today for the Sunflower river, going as high as water will admits S. H.

BRITTON, may 2 Master. HILL CITY LIVER PILLS. HILL CITY COUGH BALSAM, HILL CITY HORSE AND CATTLHT POWDER. WATERS. Our new Sagar and'Prlmo lacif for gentlemen's footwear cannot beaten for comfort, style and mt.

Twenty-five different styles at Every pair sold under a guarate to give satisfaction. Our line of the celebrated, world renowned make of A. E. NETTLB-TON'S MEN'S FINEST SHOES now complete; and in all we are showing the largest, most complete) stock of CHILDREN and GENTT SHOES ever exhibited In our city at Ready made crash skirts 39c worth 50. Ready made crash skirts, 69c, worth 75.

Ready made white duck skirts, 69c, worth $1.00. Ready made white Pique skirts 69c, worth $1.00. Ready made trimmed Pique and Duck skirt3, $1.98, worth $4.00. Lot assorted shapes, sailors and chil dren's leghorn flats at worth 7oc. Crash suits, coat and skirt, $2.00, worth $3.50.

Ready made wrappers 98c, worth $1.50 SOLE AGENTS FOR KNOX SAILORS B. S. SHLENKER. Carroll Hotel Building. THE PORT GIBSON RALLY.

The Herald was hon'ored by an ap preciated call from Col. W. A. Montgomery last evening, on his return from the big Confederate veteran, rally at Port Gibson yesterday; which was addressed "oy Congressman Col. Montgomery spoke in terms of high praise of Mr.Allen's address.

NOTICE. The old co-partnership of Peatross, Cameron Company, composed of-A. C. Peatross, John M. Cameron, John A.

Wood and Samuel L. Wood, having been dissolved by the withdrawal of A. C. Peatross from the firm as per previous notice, a new co-partnership has been formed composed of John A. Wood, Samuel L.

Wood and John M. Cameron, the hrm ana style, or tne new copartnership, to be Wood, Cameron Company. The new eo-pantnei-ship succeeds to the business and all of the assets of the old firm of Peatross, Cameron Company, and is "liable for all of its debts. All persons indebted to the old firm will pay to the new, and all persons having claims against ithe old firm will present them to the new firm for payment. This May 1st, IS'99.

JOHN A. WOOD, S. L. WOOD, JOHN M. CAMERON, NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

The firm of Peatross, Cameron Co. is this day dissolved by the withdrawal of Mr. A. C. Peatross.

The business will be conducted under the old name until (further notice. JOHN A. WOOD SON, A. C. PEATROSS, JOHN M.

CAMERON. April 28, 1S9S. apl29-3t REMOVAL, CISCO ROOKS Have removed their Carriage and Wagon Shop to No. 315 Washington opposite the Piaiza Hotel, and South between Washington and Mulberry, and are now prepared to execute work with promptness and at reasonable rates. CITIZENS No.

92 and 70. CALL AT ONCE. WANTED TO SELL AN UNEXPIRED LEASE OX STORE OCCUPIED BY ME. IMMEDIATELY. JOE ISAACS, Opp.

Biedenharn Candy Co, Successor to ISAAC5 SART0RIU5, 4 215-217 NoiXh Washington Street. S. S. SHLENKER, The Fashionable Cutter, Invites the Public to Inspect the Late Styles of Foreism and Domestic Suitings and Trousers. Prices to Suit the Times.

Fit Guaranteed. Remember we have exclusive sales of Furniture made by best factories in America. Lawn Benches $1.00. Gallery Rockers $1.95. Mattings, per roll, $5.00.

Refrigerators, $2.50. ire Cots $1.50. A look around our store will prove this to you. RICE CO. Next to Postoffice.

BUY THE BEST. For we handle nothing tut the purest liquors of all kinds. They are a good fnnln Qnt hAnlth find strpn e-fh. We handle Oscar Pepper, Kentucky Dew McBrayer, Asa Holt, Gueckenheimer Rye, and many other fine brands. We also carry a full line of wines.

THE JUG TRADE SPECIALTY. We want agents for the celebrated MOERLEIN BEER in bottles and kegs. Goods delivered in any part oi the Free of Charge. Mail orders receive prompt attention. MILLER, 222 and 310 Washington Street.

JAMES HAYES. Commercial Exchange, Saloon and Restaurant, With Furnished Rooms. Dealer in Imported and Domestic Wines. Liquors and Cigars. Special Attention Givfn to the JUO TRADE.

Te. rtphone 144. S. Washington. Hotel Piazza, Cantrally located and convenient to both rallroadi and atesmen.

A NEW HOTEL With all the modern Improvements. TABLE SVPPLIED With the very beet the market affords, fftoome for Commercial TraTelera. VINCENT PIAZZA, Proprietor. ILLNESS OF MR. BATTLE, Michael F.

Battle, for many years a compositor of this city, was reported very ill last evening tout was resting comfortably and his friends hope for his recovery, as he has been very sick several times previously, when careful nursing by his devoted family overcame the attack and it is hoped that the same good treatment in this instance may result likewise. Mr. Battle is an old Confederate veteran and his comrades will hear of his illness with sincere regret. Louisiana Industrial Exposition at New Orleans, May 8th to 31st, 1899. For the above occasion ithe T.

M. R. will sel1 round trip tickets at one fare on May 7th, 8th, 13tih, 20th and 27th and will be limited ito Ave days from date of sale for return, but must be used returning on the first train after tire ticket is executed. A. Q.

PEARCE, C. P. T. Vicksburg. JAS.

SCOTT, D. P. Memphis. DEATH OF JOHN J. M'DOUOUGH.

News was received in this city last Saturday night telling of the death the day before of Dr. John J. McDonough, of Louisville. (McDonough was a brother of Mrs. Chas.

Peatross, of this city'of Mrs. Will Mattingly, Mrs. Uosa Bobb, of Memphis and -Mrs. Macbeath. Five minutes for refreshments at C.RUHMAN'S ry Soda Fountain.

apr30-su-tu-tbu-sat When a man disputes with a fool, the fool is doing the same thing. Call Before Placing Order. AT M'INERNEY'S HALL. At Mclnerney's Hall last night a fashionable audience, and an appreciative one assembled to see the attractive programme arranged for the evening, in which Miss Sallie McGee Isom and Mme. Katharine Kerr-Carnes participated.

The programme was as follows: 1. Je Lus Titiania, from Mlgnonne Mme. Katherine Kerr-Carnes 2. King Robert of Sicily, Longfellow, with magnificat by four male voices, violin accompaniment, Miss Sallie McGhee Isom 3. Hush My Little One, Bevigauninne, Mme.

Katherine Kerr-Carnes 4. Come Here, from the German by Mme Janauscheck, "Miss Sallie McGhee Isom 5. (a) Little Boy Blue D'Hodelet, (b) Because I Love You Hanley. (c) At Parting Rodgers, Mme. Katherine Kerr-Carnes 6.

(a) Merchant of Venice Act Scene III; and Act IV, (b) Chariot Race, from Ben Hur, (with music.) Miss Sallie McGhee Isom 7. Summer Chammade, Mme. Katherine Kerr-Carnes 8. (a) Hamlet, Act III; scene IV; (b) Macbeth, Act Scene and Act Scene I. Miss Sallie McGhee Isom Miss Isom is the instructor of elocution at the University of Mississippi, and for several years past has occupied that important chair with much credit to herself.

She is deeply interested In her work, and into her classes at the University she Inspires much enthusiasm. Well versed in literature, she is also a Shakespearian scholar, and her masterly rendition of the roles last night most clearly evinced this fact. Mme Katherine Kerr-Carnes sustained her reputation and gave much pieas-ure by her beautiful songs. The audience was highly pleased with this, the fourth entertainment given under the auspices of the Vicksburg Library Association. Having engaged an experienced Ice Cream naker, I am now prepared to furnish families with the cooling beverage from one quart and upwards, in any flavor, and delivered to any part of the city.

CRUrinAN, Soda Fountain. apr30-su-tu-thu-sat A baseball player seldom strains at a gnat, but he frequently struggles with a fly..