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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

S0's sas'I.. cr,. r lsctIssiNG Secretary Cages currency scheme, the
coa'RAcllON. American q philadelphia says: "Now there are
& just two reasons that can be given for the c0ntrac-
ton Of our national paper currency. One is that cur currency is redundant,
THAT we have more money than we can well support on the gold basis, that
our currency system k topheavy The other IL that our national currency
or sma parts f Az are not sa,, that our grecnbacks Or treasury notes, or sit
yer certificates, are not good. that their continued use Ia liable To subject our
people to loss from depreciation, and that, therefore. they should be retired
Now both Ok these reasons are urged hy Mr.. Gage FOR the contraction of our
national paper and silver currency He tells us that W. must have more
gcldo less paper md silver money resting upon L. But % TOP of this, on
top Or 4 suggestion 10 contract our national currency nv 5000 0co,o 900, hcl
suggcsts TINT our national bank currency should VI Increased ~ $50 900.
900 Az more. And W Az would appear that NM Carrying WI oi As plsnl
wQrd ma1e NM currency ystsnS Tint hA complains NJ AMg&ane ~tOrshssy.i
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

W, J.. Bryan viii visit. Mexico this
winter IL company with cx-t'ov, Crit
tcnden, or Missouri, for the purpose
Of studying the SILVER question. When
he returns we will surely hear from
him and we ~ilkgN thcStruth too.
Bryan's bittercst enemies accord him
the virtue Of truthfulness-That Is
most of them do-Thosc who do not
are liars themselves.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

o>ne New York world says: lust a week ago the United States Court Of
Appeals AT st. LOUIS held that a boycott by labor against capital is a
criminal conspiracy
Now an Hlnol, state Court at Chicago has decided that a 'blackisthng"
by capital against labor is equally unlawful, and has awardeda "blacklitedh
abrer 92I, Gg5 80 damages.
II the boycott were sound in law, then the blacklist would also be sound.
But these court, dealing out even justice, have declared the truth that
blacklist and boycott are equally oiiols, equally hostile TO democratic insti
buttons and ideas,
1t is fortunate that these tsa decisions cane % closely together. The
obeet-lessan they present will not b. lost upon either labor II capital.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

1t is said that Hon. q. H. Rain
water has some important legislation
to propose at the coming session Of
the Legislature. Nctan mot speak as
to the virtue of this legislation, but
we do knew that, y ississippi has never
had a moro useful and patriotic legis-
lator thatyScnator Rainwater.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

1t IL agreeable to learn that Col, G.
u. Gerald, who killed Editor Harris
and brother in Waco, Texas, Il few
days since, is improving. lie was en-
tircly justified by the court for the
killing, and ,hlsscoel, ,scoaurgcolls con.
duct on the field commands the I'D.
mlration Of everybody. %&t
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

II the newspapers would do Their
duty there would be great deal more
parity in Official life in this county
then thcre}is. 4 mir, just and SCH.
sible criticism has u very fine effect.
1t is "a kind of y, /, -a
Fear oHhcll; u hangmans whip
To haudi the wretch In order.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26
4 Song Of Courage.
d. +. MAGuIRE.

When our burdens press upon us,
Sucha hard and heavy load,
When misfortune oyertakes lis,
At each turning OF the road.
When the future SCENES the darkest.
And the storm clouds gather fast,
when the present has for heritage,
But the failures OF the past.
That is not the time to falter,
Not the time to quail or shirk,
That's the time for striving harder.
Setting manfully to work:
Iliat's the time to gain new courage,
Former failure to redeem;
Inat,s the time to breast life 'scqrrent
Not 70 idly drift and dream.
Never sorrow wa more heavy
Than the soul OF man could bear;
AND miSfoftnncs that surround i'd
Are 10 truth but our just share.
Others, too, are bearing burdens
Others weaker far than We
Silently, without complaining.
Living out their destiny.
They who tight and win life,s hattie.
Making victory complete,
Are we ones who laugh lit failure
And acknowledge no defeat.
~. with earnest. strong cndcavor
70 we forth with purpose nov.
Willing. rrns1v avrn.Ar~A- SHsIS 84f
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

LION. John SHARP WILLIAMS, Of Yaoc City. made 4 magnificent
III speech in Mcmphisl last Sunday night on the occasion OF tue meeting
held in honor of the late Senator Harris. 1t was like every speech which
.cmanates from Mr. Williams full OF Thought and sound sense Bat the
Commercial Appeal reporter or some one else makes him make a blunder IN
quoting from Robert Burns, He Is reported as saying OF Senator Harris
ale was never a lover of money for It's o.s sake agreeing with Burns that
that he wanted money @
"Nat# to hide behind Al hedge &M
Nor to ride lin u coach Respondent
But for the glorious privilege
or being independent. I"
Every person who has read Burns viii see ut a glance that the first two
lines Of the stanza are ~ little like the writings OF Scotlands sweetest
singer IS MARY had a little lamb ~ like Milton LAncsro1 This ~ the
way Burns said IL:
Mot for To hide m vi Il hedge
M@a AM Nor for d traiH-attendant #M
Hut fs Tho glorious privilege @ N4@aA&SMMs@S
##M##@&&MNMn fhAan0 NA&2S&n M%A%H# ##%%@#%A%&#HN#
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

President Mckinley ought TO go
down IN history as the Great licsitht'
or. Clarion Ledger a.
Wen, Let him go We are willing.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

The oxford Globe trusts tlttl
President Mckinley may have Sntne'
thing to say in his coming mess1g"
without taking up too much space,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

The unreasonably low price Of cot
ton Is thought by some people 10 ne
in part, the result Of the gold stand"
ard, The Commonwealth thinks 50,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

We publish in stoday's Common
wealth history Of the origin OF
Thanksgiving Day uy2u are not
familiar with its history it would be
wcl for You to read this article.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

The man who continually boasts Of
his yirturc and ability to excel Is VS.
uaIly conscious Of his dcilcienccS, aud
does this to divert attention from his
real shnrtness. "a
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

The press Of the state speaks IN
very ilattcring terms q Tile CONNER"
cial, Il paper nyt startcd'b by our friend
W, f. Gray. Of Meridlan. We have
not sccn a copy OF it,.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

II Is worth life Of devoted service
to a state 10 win the needs Of praise
accorded the late Senator Harris by
the people Of Tennessee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

The death Of Hon. A. n. Wilson,
the lluater representative from Lee
and lttawamba counties, 81 removes
from the legislature one OF the most
useful members OF that hody, He was
actly We, intelligent aud patriotic,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

The New Orleans PicyuncsayS that
on Nov. 23fd. the city Of New or.
leans received 40, h0l bales Of cotton,
the largest receipts recorded in one
day in that city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

ANSlE LAUEIN.
Twas by a river bonnie,
We met a crony true,
An me an Ansie Laurin
lmbibed the mountain dew:
lmbibed the mountain dew
Which some folks ca "Old Rye
And for this poor Ansie Laurin
Must now forego tllle ttile.
His back displayed its bristies,
His breast was filled with storm:
His neck was very drauthy.
His belly wet and warm.
His belly wet and warm;
And blood was in his eye;
And for this poor iAsnsie taurin
Must now renounce the Pie
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

We have more respect for the ~i""'
patient, sturdy ass than VIC have for
the ~prancing. snowy, hiFh-talcd
hruueho.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

The New Orleans picayune says;
at Is estimated that there are l23
lepers In the state Of Louisiana.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

IOW much better off this world would be If there were not ST many
| l spend tErfts Of their tongues
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

NoNGREsS vl meet in a few days and then the papers will have more
" tosay,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

GREENWOOD, MISS, SoY, ~ 1887.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26
New Wine Id ali Old jug.
For The Commonwealth

FUF THU EDMmJHWthItT
tBy Bacspcar.e3
Hear. land O. cakes and brither Scots.
Frae Maiden Kirk to John OGroats,
If there's a ho in a your coats.
/ rede ye tent it;
A chiefs among We takin' notes.
An faith, he'll prent it,'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-15
A SPLENDID FREE SHOW.
Parade of Adam Foreraugh and Sells
Brothers shows

The two performances Of the above named
enormous consolidated shows in this city ON
Monday. June 2s WIN be preceded by a morn
ing parade Of unprecedented magnitude and
attractiveness, which twill cost nothing TO
see, and which no one with an eye for spectac-
ular splendors, pompous displays and holiday
sensations should miss. The single parade Of
either Of the big shows represented has here
tofore been classed as a wonder Of wealth and
magnitude in its way, and now that the two
are consolidated, and many new, striking and
elegant features added, the result must be an
overwhelming arenic highway demonstration.
The three arandest herds OF elephants, Cleo.
patra's gorgeous barge Of state, whole me-
nagerie Of rare wild beasts in open and per-
forming dsns, many led animals from dis
tant climes, hundred ornate and pictured
chariots, cages, Mother Goose golden ilustra-
tions and Arabian Nights equipages; (;
hundreds Of the most beautiful horses. ponies
and armored and orientally appareled partici-
pants, are among the brilliant sights which
will richly reward the sight-seeking pilgrims
And low excursion rates will afford all n
cheap opportunity to take them all in, as well
as Americans Greatest Shows Consolidated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-15
MULREY SENTENCED.

Boston, June l5.-J. Richard Mulrey,
convicted in two trials Of obtaining
money from the city Of Boston by false
pretenses. was sentenced in the superior
court yesterday TO eight years i'm state
prison. +. j. Finneran. convicted with
Mulrey at the first trial. received SEN
tence of 2s months in the house Of cor
rection and a fine OF sl400. After the
sentences had been pronounced the
counsel for the men asked for a stay in
the execution, pending the decision of
the supreme court on the exceptions
taken at the trial. A stay was. how
ever. refused. and both men began
serving their terms OF Imprisonment.
Mulrey and Firneran were tried and
convicted of obtaining large sum of
money from the city by falslfying team
Ing accounts. Murey was a clerk N
the street department while Finneran
was a young contractor, and IL was
shown that the two acted in collusion
IT was stated that Finneran only OBJ
tained $1,000 as his share while Mulrey's
peculation amounted to many thousand
dollars
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-15
Lolhrop's Opera House.

Katherine Rober, the favorite actress,
began the secord week of her engagement
at Lothrcp's Opera House yesterday and
two large audiences were pleased with
her impersonation of Pert In the four
act comedy under that title. Pert fitted
Miss ROBBERS personality and she was
peculiarly satisfactory In the rollicking
character because IL seemed In harmony
with her individuality. The part called
for the stimulation of the characteristics
of an abandoned girl who had been
brought up in the atmosphere of the
street and had acquired all the cuteness
OF waif forced to shift for herself under
rather trying circumstances. Miss Rober
invested the part with these character
istlcs and gave good exhibition Of
comedy talent. She was stolen child,
but finally the designing relative who
tried to deprive her OF her fortune was
made TO pay for his villainy and Pert was
restored TO her homo and mother.
Miss ROBBERS pleasing efforts were ably
seconded by the mem bers Of her compe-
tent company, including Franklyn Ritchie,
j. Gordon Edwards, Richard LYLE, John
Weber, Morris McHugh, Leonard Rowe,
Ted Breton, Grace q. Hamilton and
Belle Gaffney.
PERT will be played every afternoon
and evening this week except Thursday
afternoon and evening when benefit will
be rendered Miss Rober. at which time
she will present the powerful play en-
titled, "Frou- Frou. ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-15
THE "LLEWELLYN."
Mr.. Alfred Carr's Beau iful Steam Yacht
a, Anchor In the HarbOr.

One of the handsomest and probably the
fastest steam yacht that eyer dropped
anchor IN the port of Providence is the
'Llewellyn" Of the Atlantic Yacht Club,
the pleasure craft OF Mr. Alfred Carr, of
New York, well known in the financial
and business circles Of the metropolis and
the country whose house is represented in
Providence by Sullivan Bros. & Co. The
'Llewellyn' is white yacht of peculiarly
graceful and speedy looking model, lis
leet on water line, liS feet over all, some
what more than 10 feet beam and nearly
nine feet draught. she Is equipped with
triple expansion engines and can speed
close to twenty one knots. She has din
ing saloon amidships on the main deck
overlooking the water and in her cabin
appointments and furnishing throughout
she presents many novel ideas the design
of her owner for the comfort and con-
venience OF himself and friends on board.
She is sumptuousiy fitted out and Is alto
getber fine example OF the most elegant
and roomy type of the American cruising
yacht although her speed qualities her for
first place in either long race or a brush
with the liyeliest flyers in any squadron
afloat She has ships company, all told,
OF n dozen men.
The "Llewellyn" came in here from
New York, with her owner and guests on
board, Sunday evening. Mr.. Carr having
business engagements In these parts She
sailed for New York this afternoon taking
with her several guests from this city
bound for the metropolis and meantime
enjoying her owners hospitality.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-15
FORGER AT THIRTEEN.

Augusta, Me-. June 15.-Georgie Las
hus of Waterville, a l3-year-old French
boy, has been committed to the Kenne-
bee Jail to await charge of forgery at
the September term of court Lashus
forged the name of his grandfather,
Levi Lashus, to a pension check for
$36. with the names OF two witnesses.
He received the check at the Waterville
postoffice addressed 10 his grandfather.
He got II cashed and was about to leave
for Canada. lie is a bright appearing
boy but from past thefts seems to have
q mania for stealing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-15
ONE HUNDRED YEARS.
Fellowship Lodge Of MasOns Cele-
brates Its Centennial.
Elaborate Program Of Exercises Car
rled Out at Bridgewater.

Bridgewater, Mass. Juno 15 5-old
Bridgewater is in holiday attire today
and everything Is given up to tho cele-
bration OF the birth of Fellowship Lodge
OF Free and Accepted Masons. One hun
dred years ago today Fellowship Lodge
received its charter and was duly organ
lied at the old Orr place in East Bridge
water with Hector Orr as its first master.
For several months past the officers and
members Of Fellowship Lodge have been
at work arranging matters for~ the com
ing celebration and today every depart
ment seems TO fit together with exact
nicely.
At 9 O'Clock a special meeting. of Fell
Iowship Lodge was held In its rooms 60
make final preparations for the day. A
procession was then formed and Fellow
ship Lodge was escorted TO the depot by
the Bridgewater band for the purpose of
meeting the grand officers and the com
manders They then returned TO tho lodge
room where q reception Co the grand
officers was held. At IL o'clock "a pro-
cession was formed In Central square
and proceeded to Agricultural hall, where
the anniyerary exercises were held. The
address Of welcome was made by w. NJ.
A. Z. Boyden and the response was by
w. q. w. NJ, Charles G. Hutchinson.
Then came the historical address by w.
b. Churchill.
The banquet will take place at Aori-
cultural hall at 2 O'Clock. Hosea A.
Kingman will be the toastmaster. The
reception and social will be held at the
town hall at 1880 this evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-15
SPECIAL BENEFIT ASSESSMENT

Boston. June l5.-The Globe says that
when the next call FOR the payment Of
assessments is made on the policy
holders Of the Massachusetts, Benefit
Life association, July /, there will be an
extra assessment levied at the same
time. This assessment IL is expected
Will clear UP all the accumulated losses
Of the association and leave II un-
trammelcd and free 20 pursue new busi-
ness under new methods This special
assessment was decided upon az di-
rectors' meeting held some time ago.
II appears that for some time. because
OF the state OF the public mind and the
unwillingness OF the old management
10 further stir up the policy holders. the
association has found IL impossible TO
Increase the assessments as much as
was needed, ard conse equcntly death
claims have gradually accumulated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-15
Eastern League Standing.
Providence, Z; Buffalo, s.

Yesterday Providence took another
game from Buffalo on the latter's grounds.
The visitors began scoring in the first
inning and kept on doing so for tho
most part OF the game. while Buffalo was
compelled TO be satisfied with doing all Of
her work in the eighth. A lucky eighth it
was, too and 10 was oil due TO Barry's
homer that the Bisons came so near tieirg
the score. Hodson WINS in the points for
the champions and did effective
work, keeping the hits well scattered and
allowing only two bases on balls, Ia every
inning except the eighth. His work at the
bat was also commendabe and he assisie
materially in winning his own game.
Wadsworth, the Buffalo pitcher, was hit
considerably harder than Hodson, and ut
times when hits counted, besides he was
more liberal in mis- passes to first base,
giving five men the required four balls.
so Providence's winning the game was
entirely on her merits and all hands were
satisfied Summary:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-15
UNION PACIFIC REJUvENATlon.
Committee Expected to Make Public
New Plan Within a Short Time.

New Plan Within a Short Time.
Boston. June 15.-Within a short time
the reorganization committee is expected
to make public its new plan for the re-
organization OF the Union Pacific rail-
way, as assurances have been received
that the plan will be acceptable 10 the
representatives of the government.
The new plan is said TO provide for the
securing of the road by the reorgan-
ization committee for the actual net sum
of $2s, ,69l. 1886. although the minimum bid
was fixed al s45, 754, 900.
Ii Is said that the plans for reorgan-
ization have proceeded so far that the
changes TO be made i'm the board of di-
rectors have been decided upon, and
Oliver w. Mink of this city is named as
the probable president Of the new cor
poration. The allotment OF the first
mortgage per cent bonds which. under
the original plan, was to be $l00. 600, 900
is TO be reduced under the new plan TO
SIS, 900, 900, and there is TO be an interest
In the allotment of preferred stock TO
the Union Pacific sinking fund SIS and
the Kansas Pacific consols.
The reorganization committee has now
ing bonds afioat and nearly all the stock.
The time for the actual sale of the road
to the new company, under the fore
closure proceedings, was set in the first
week in July but owing to necessary
legal formalities which must be COM
piled with. it is not expected that the
great system will be operated by the
new company much before September
or October of this year
The Oregon Short Line, in which the
Union Pacific has an equity. has reorgan-
lied on it's own account since the original
plan for reorganization was broached.
and the Kansas City and Omaha and the
ST. Joseph and Grand Island. being
separately organized. pass out of the
Union Pacific system. The Denver.
Lincoln and Gulf. and some Of the
smaller roads in Kansas and Nebraska.
which are Improbable properties, are
not TO be included i'm the new reorganiza-
ton plan. and are to shift for themselves.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-15
SAILORS STRIKE.

Boston, June i5.-Thc sailors who ship
from the port Of Boston. nearly every
man Of whom belongs 20 the Atlantic
Scamen's union. struck for an increase
I'm wages yesterday. II is claimed by
the union that the falling OF in ship
ping in the coal carry ing trade. where
larger barges have been recently en-
pioycd. and because OF the railroad COM
ponies having given lower freight rates.
have Influenced shipowncrs 90 endeavor
tc -increaan- aErll2-hAi-e4 i-e4-f---4tfr-t+r1-,-rf
wages. TIL" faii0rs are of the opinion
that the reduction ofthoir wages 8 will not
overcome these two methods ., compe-
titiou. Therefore IL was resolved TO
make an aggressive effort 10 have wages
advanced.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-15
BOND ISSUE ORDERED.

Manchester, n. H., June 15.-At a
special meeting of the stockholders Of
the Manchester Electric Light COM
pany vote was unanimously passed
authorizing the directors 10 issue bonds
to an extent not exceeding $3.50 900, at
not exceeding per cent 10 retire $50. 900
OF 6per cent bonds now outstanding and
pay for extensive improvements and ad-
ditions recently made and in contempla-
tiOn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-15
decision was reached at meeting hel,
at the club last night.
Fighters Arrested.


New Yor., oune l5.-Dick O'Brien OF
Boston met Fred Long OF Minneapolis
In the arena OF a local sporting club last
night and punished him so severely in
the first round that the police interfered
and arrested the principals and their
seconds. O'Drien and Long were TO have
fought 20 rounds at catch weights. Long
was overwhelming outclassed. O'Brien
hit him whenever and wherever he
pleased and chased him all around the
ring. Long fought wildly. and when his
guard was down O'Brien sent q crash
ing blow TO the nose. and the Westener
went down in heap. bleeding profusely
and insensibe. II was seven minutes
before he recovered consciousness.
Pennsylvania, S; Brown, ;.
Yesterday afternoon on Lincoln Field
the most exciting collegiate game OF the
season was played between Pennsylvania
and Brown and after ten innings tho
match ended Pennsylvania victory.
The final result was unexpected even by
the supporters OF the Red and Blue, and
came AS damper on the spirits Of the
local supporters. Up to the ninth the
game looked like an easy victory for
Brown. Pennsylvania had not been able
To score and at the bat had only made
ono hit off Sedgwick's delivery. On the
other hand Brown had tailed three times
In three separate innings and was play
inc as fast and snsppy ball as ever did
her champion team OF '96. Then came
the snag In the ninth. Two two-baggers
and two errors allowed the Pennsylvania
men to cross the plate and the score was
tied, though Brown tried and failed TO
score in her half of the ninth Then the
Quakers scored twice more In the tenth
and for q moment in Browns half OF
the inning with Fultz on third and Gam
mons on second, 1t looked as though tho
score might be tied again, but Rodman
fouied out. and Brown lost one of the
hardest fought games Of the year
The game was full Of phenomenal field
ing. Phillips at short played star game.
among other things electrifying the crowd
with his clever one-handed stop OF a swift
grounder. In the seventh Huston, Penn's
right fielder made a phenomenal catch Of
"a long fly TO deep right jumping into the
air and pulling the ball down. All in
all the fielding of both teams was sharp
and Pennsylvania plucky uphill fight,
eliminating In winning the game was
the admiration Of all.
Summary: