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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-06-10
An Explanation Needed.

During the debate on the veto of the
capitol bill in the house the other day.
Representative Chapman of Sunnower
county made the charge that Mr..
Gordon's defeated competitor, Wealth
eS, had dissccted Gordons plans" for
Gov. McLaurin. The Herald, not
wishing To do Coy. McIaurin an inius
tice rcfrained from making any com
nent on the charge at the time in the
hope that the governor or come of his
friends would disprove it, but so far no
denial has appeared
The charge Is Of such n scandalous m.
tnre that it can not be ignored If 1t is
true that the governor has permitted
Weathers to dissect Gordons plans and
use the executive OF this state az n cats
paw to further his own selfish ends, the
people should know it. If the charge ia
untrue the governor should deny IT,
Is it possible that Gov. McLanrin has
dissraced the high Office he holds by
permitting man interested in legis.
lative job to write special message to
the legislature in his own behalf? We
hope not. Meridian Herald.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-06-10
PRICE 81 90 PER YEA K.
\ Pretty State OF AffnirS.

The Okalcna sun rises to remark
BY his course the governor has brought
ahont u pretty state of atTairs The
question of building new capitol has
been the subject OF discussion for ten
years and was an issue in the last state
campaign, He has the plans aud speci
lirations Of various architects submitted
to his consideration at divers times. the
legislature has been in session for three
weeks at a great personal sacrifice to
the members and expense to the state,
debating the subject TO the point of ex.
hanstlon, and now he cody informs
that body he wants further time To con
Sder the proposition, Naturally the
senate and the house resent such treat
ment and they have determined to 70.
main IN session until under the consti
tuition the capitol bin becomes n law
or the governor shall veto the same.
We started this article by saying
Mississippi would have new capitol
We end it by saying that il is not an AS
Sured met owing to an extraordinary
action of the chief executive, upop
whose head will rest the responsibility
OF failure, and for which failure the
people will be disposed to hold him to
strict account
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-06-10
ILLINOIS CENTRAL.
In effect on and after February II. 1897.
The Sonthern Railways Exhibits and the
Tennessee Cente nial Exposition.

Arrangements have been perfected by
which, the Southern Railroads territory Will
be represented at the Exposition which opens
ut Nashville on May 1. Like former exhibits
made by that company. will include samples
specimens OF mineral. agricultural forest
and other products OF the states OF Virginia.
North and South Carolina. Georgia. Ala
bama, Mississippi, East Tennessee and Ken
tucly. This company seXhibit at the Atlanta
and Pittsburg cXopsitions attracted the at
tentiOn OF the agriculturalist. manufac-.
turer miner, stock raiser and Others. and
did more to educate the visitors to an ap-
probation of the great wealth aud pOsstbili-
ties OF the south than any other one exhibit
that was shown. and 1t Is the policy Of the
company to actively continue this methnd of
try through which the Southern railroad
runs will not be neglected In this exhibit.
Practically. this exhibit will be "A bureau Of
information. so that visitors from the North
and abroad can obtain specific data relative
to all branches Of industry in and tributary
tho vast number of points on the Southern
railway.
This exhibit S under the direction OF the
Land and Industrial Department OF the
Southern railroad with headquarters ut
Washington. ID. c. and persons located along
that system having exhibited material that
they think will interest the public and there's
by help advance the best interest OF the Sec
tion from which 1t comes. should mt once
communicate with the agent OF that De-
partment.
This is an exhibit In which every citizen Of
this section should be interested. and we
hope that some of our readers can supply
something to represent our territory.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-06-10

There aru certain Ntt,r axt editors In
this state who, swelling with wind
which they are weak enough to imagine
is Importance, would pose as the great
moulders of public opinion, and delight
in slnr'ing at the gifted son of Missis,
sippi, her junior senator. II d. Money
Secure in the love and confidence of the
people, Mr. Money heeds not their at.
tacks and in quiet and dignity pursues
the even course Of his duty, ever active
and alive TO the interests of the people
who delight to honor him. Mr. Money
has always been strong with the people,
and 1t WAS in response to their call that
he was elected to the high office he will
50 worthily adorn We append copy
from our much valued contemporary
The Commonwealth as follows to
which we desire to add our heartiest
Biloxi Review.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-06-10
viii Hardly Recover.

Says the Senatobia Democrat;
Whether or not Gov. McLaurin acted
for what he believed to be tho good of
the state, or was prompted by personal
motives In vetoing the capitol bill, II is
not the province of the Democrat TO
Judge Nevertheless, there is one thing
certain, he has dealt his administration
a blow from which it will hardly re-
cover At the same time he has placed
himself In position to invite unfavora.
bic criticism TO say the least. In the
matter Of the right of the Legislature TO
select the commissioners, n former su
preme court opinion is against him.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-06-10
Extraordinary.

The Southern Investor Of jackson.
says The governors message was q
most extraordinary paper 1t is very
nnhcard of thing for an executive in
this country to suggest an adjournment
to the legislative branch Of the govern
ment Had he an intimation Of de-
sire to adjourn, which is the only ex.
cnse we can think Of for mentioning
the matter it w0nld have been more in
keeping with his calling them together
to urge that they remain till the meas.
ures they came to pass were perfected
and had become laws.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-06-10
Wise Prophets.


riding free silver hobby discarded utterly ignoring
the statement made for the public contained
administration
conditions
topping down What
history incidentally
after the calamity howl Of Of the 70 apostles who had preached hard
the
when they elected that would hang trees like twin
people The state not discussing the free and unlimited coinage of
This statement borne ont by the extracts contained from the state
the extraordinary
than before
and without compnsatng benefit Happily the
which importance
Picayune
Vanity almost passion with people What affords
told you How godng
with precision accuracy
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-06-10

Amid elimination and recrimination,
'you did and Il didn't, and the like,
John Marsh III Stone looms up grandly,
and everybody points to him with pride.
He is bright, particular star in the
firmament Of this commonwealth and,
whether in the executive chair or the
private walks of life, has the unlimited
confidence of the whole people Jack.
son Cor Picaynne.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-06-10
Pernicious Legislative Activity.

probably the most remarkable record for
save activity Although considerable number of legislatures have not been
adoption the biennial system those that have been at
effort give evidence their wisdom and to add
to their volume Judges In
New phenomenal record made by the legislature
these both houses Although figures not at hand
regard activity other the reports their pro
ceeng leave impression been less productive
1T not difficult remarkable phenomenon Ever
tremendous impetus to legislative activity both at
whnon and the capitals Of the states there tendency
unamabe traits OF human nature and to
conditions The old belief the potency yankee energy
and thrift life and Of public bring
ward ueope into line thought
affected most unfavoraby the business paralysis of
thing direction either moral industrial improvement
ny careful inspection Of all the bills introduced passed
able adequate the subjects that have received egsa
tive them in the
indicate clearly their
ing lack Of respect for corporate
property especially rich They to based
b theory that the regulating
conduct the people that hive the
fortunate But argument needed show that this
despotm although the people and that
version lower state the
supposed Until this truth realized probably too
expect amendment this deporb evil of
legislation
THE subject perhaps
many legislators bills
proposed regulate combinations capital from railroads and
companies object Of legislative hostility
limit burden taxation
confined particular locality Kansas and
victims So unvorabe capital has been
Oklahoma that the home Offices Of insurance and loan
have ordered their take business
The possibility had doubtless
with the of similar bills at Albany
Naturally there has been shameful disregard Of the rights of
corporations consideration has been shown for the rights individuals
depc impression community shows favor
the most characteristic bills this class that
polling contribute certain their salaries
pension fund be managed by the municipalities which they
nothing les that toward the establishment
pensions like the that exists certain countries in
Europe legislation against the wearing Of by theatres
against football against the organizations OF Greek letter nenites in
institutions is equally worthy of the despoisms
interesting speak length Of other legislation
posed the prohibition gold contracts the issue Of scrip
county the payment bounes agricultural
manufacturing industries
this kind sufficiently significant merit special comment they
striking the growing tendency to interfere with private
rights and another Equally significant
York law INDECENT family certain sum for the
that fail to revive this country all
the shocking evils the old English law Finally 1t
interesting dwell the vcous assaults that have been made
New York the civil reform they indicate the
opinion requirements government that
renewal Of archaic legislation the field OF morals and
economies
only possible special attention the efforts made
provide meet the alarming increase q expenditures that has
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-06-10
Baptist Convention Wilmington
N. c., May 9th to 14th, 1897. Reduced
Ratcs via SoulhcrM Railway.

For the occasion OF the meeting Of the
Southern Baptist Convention at wilmington,
N. O.. MAY 9Th to 14th, 1897, the Southern Rail-
way will sell tickets to Wilmington N. O..
and return at rate Of one frst-class limited
fare for the round trip. Tickets will be on
sale May ;Ird to 7th inclusive, good to return
fifteen days from date OF sale. For further
informytion address any agent OF the South
ern Railway.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-06-10
Reduced Rates via The Southern Railway.

Reduced Rates via The Southern Railway.
For the occasion of the General As
sembly of the Presbyterian church,
south, which will be held at Charlotte,
N. G., May 20-31, 1897, the Southern
railway will sell tickets to Charlotte, N.
c., and return at the rate of one first
class fare for the round trip, tickets to
be sold May II to 81, inclusive, with
final limit June 10, 1897. For further
information, call on any agent of the
Southern railway.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-06-10

Man thinks as he must, and not as lie
would If he is honest he will express
his real thoughts il necessary to ex
pres, bis thoughts at win regardless Of
what others may think Of it.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-06-10

The action Of Gov. McLaurin on the
capitol question meets with almost uni
versal condemnation by the press Of the
state. Holly Springs South
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-06-10
VOL. l NO. se
LOCAL R. R. SCHEDULE.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
In effect on and after Februar IA, 1897,
WEST BOUND.
No. "a. Through Passenger. ......... $50 y, m.
: No. y. Winona to Grecnyflle. .... .s:Ji a. m.
no. Z, ltta Bena and Branch leaves 3:00p. m.
EAST BOUND.
No u. Trough Passenger. nm. .g:'E "A. m.
No. TO- Greenville to Winona. go. 6:16 p. m.
NO. s. It;a Bena, arrive. .1045 a. m.
d
ILLINOIS CENTRAL.
In effect on and after February II. 1897.
NORTH BOvND.
mo. 412 Passenger arrives. 11.ai a. m.
2 departs 1l:20 a. m.
: No. 3g2 Local Freight. arrives 5:45 p. m.
SOUTH BOUND.
No 40l, Passenger, arrives .... ESQ D. m.
departs. .... 800 D. m.
mo. 391 Local Freight. DEPARTS. 1:2O a. m.
Every day. Every day except Sunday.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-21
Geo. R. Taylor Co.
THE RAILROADS.

The position assumed by the Baltl-
more & Ohio passenger department to-
ward the new one-thousand mile in
Interchangeable $50 book of the Central
Passenger Association has attracted
wide attention. The Baltimore & Ohio
is TOO strong a line to be left alone. says
the Cincinnati Commerclal-Tribune. II
1t goes out of the agreement It will take
with II the Baltimore & Ohio South
western and all other allied properties.
The Pennsylvania aggressive policy
in fighting the use of the new book over
the Baltimore & Ohio lines east of the
Central Passenger Association, has
brought about the present situation.
In the fight for supremacy the Penn
sylvanla has never shown any quar-
ter and this case Is one OF old-the
strong against the weak-and the Bal
timore & Ohio will have a valuable al
ly In the Chesapeake & Ohio line. 1t is
useless 20 try and hold together an
agreement when big system under
takes to hold In line a weaker rival.
The weaker line may be partially fore
ed into Il compact but there Is no rule
that will compel the weak line to re-
main with its hands tied. This Is the
Baltimore & Ohio situation.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-21
SOCIETY !
5000

The Arion was opened last night for
the season of 1898 with concert and
ball. It would be impossible to say too
much in Prof. Herman NJ. schockey's
praise as director of the singing division
OF the Arlon. This society evidenced by
its work last evening. which was above
criticism, MIR. schockey's eminent fit
ness for the position he holds. The four
concerted numbers were sung In Ger
man in splendid style and called forth
the hearty applause of the large audi
ence.
Mr.. p. ]. Dlgmlller, basso Of the or
ganzation, rendered Mozarts "SchiT-
erslled' In good voice, and was COM
PEELED to repeat It. The Opera House
orchestra was down on the programme
FOR two numbers, which were well given.
The rest Of the concert programme
was In the keeping Of Mrs. Flora Will
iams, soprano. the Arlon favorlte, and
Miss CornelIa 2. Stifel, daughter OF Mr..
Louis G. Stifei, n prominent member Of
the society. Musical interest conferred
around Miss Stifel, who was to make
her debut as solo singer and take her
place In Musical Wheeling. The natter-
Ing reception was deserved. Her voice,
hnc alto, with an exceptionally sweet
quality pervadlng the whole register,
was heard 10 fine advantage in For an
Eternity" and in Dudley Bucks cxpth-
slle song The GIpsIcs," while In the
duet with Mrs Williams II proved It's
promise Of strength Miss Stifel's un-
assuming manner and entire lack Of af-
tctatlon made n splendid Impression.
and auGur much for tho future.
Mrs Williams, whose position on any
lrogramme IS always assured. was mt
her best, and delighted with every Sc
lection, Altogether the concert was
me beginning and a pieasurabc first
cup evening, and the honors between
entertainment and enjoyment must be
called even.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-21
NEW LITERARY BOOKS.
Many New Volumes Recently Added to
the Public Library Collection,

Many New Volumes Recently Added to
the Public Library Collection.
The following new volumes have been
added to the Wheeling public library
collection:
Adams, o. F,-stOry of Jane AustIn's
Adams, W. Tat the Front
Anderson. II. C.-Improvisatore.
Balfour N. C.-WhIte Sand.
Barnes. Earl, ed.-Studies in Education,
Barr, Rim the Midst OF Alarms.
Barr, R,-Mutable Many,
Becke. L.--EhbinF Tide
Bell, L-From Girls Point OF View.
lfrHSgpy, orc Naval An"'Wl lOl ~
Brooke. s.-HIstOry of Early English
Literature.
Burder, Willlam-Hlstory OF All Rellg-
Burnett, F. H.-Pretty Polly Pembcrton.
Cooke. J. E,-Col Ross, OF Piedmont
Cooke, J. E.-FairfaN.
Douglas, A. Miller Place in the World.
Ebers, G-Barbara Blomberg.
Fernald, c, B.-Cat and the Cherub.
Fitzgerald. P.-Lite of George the
Fourth.
Ford, =. L.-Story OF I'm Untold Love.
Hare. A. ]. C.-Sketches IN Holland and
Scandinavia.
Harrison. Mrs B.-son OF the Old Do
Hotshkiss, C. Colonial Free Lance.
Howells. w. D.-Open-Eyed Conspiracy,
James, H.-Spoils OF Poynton,
Kaler, ]. O.-Wrecked on Spider Island.
Kirk, e o.-Revoit Of a Daughter.
Lang. A.-PIckle, tho Spy.
lie Queux, Wllllam-Eye of Istar.
Lodge, II. C.-English Colonies In Amer
Lothrop, Mrs.--Phronsic Pepper
Magruder dead Selves.
Maxwell, Sir H.-Robert the Bruce.
oGrady, Sin the Wake OF King
Parker G.-PIcrre and His People.
Peters, ]. P.-Nlppur, vol, I,
Pool, NJ. L.-Tenting at Strong Beach.
Private Life of the Queen.
Read, Ople-Old EbeneZer.
Roberts, M-Mademolselle Mori,
Russell, W. C.-Wreck OF the Corsaire.
Saint German, Comte de-Practical
saintsbary. G.-HIstory of English Lit
SANFORD. Mlss-Romance of JesuI.
Secret Societies of All Ages and coun-
Sherwood, M. e. Wan Eplstle to Pos
terity.
Composition.
Wallszewlska, R.-Petor the Great.
Watson. A. C.--Dorothy the Puritan.
Weyman. S. J.-For tho Cause.
Wilcox, u. W--Maurlne.
wilkins. NJ. E.-Jerome.
Yeats, s. i.-Chevaller d'Aurtac
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-21

PUEBLO, col, oct pa special
train on the CUR railroad last night ran
from Wo5cnburF to this CITY, NIFTY.
seven miles, In nfly.slx mlnnlcs, to
brng to hospital here, seHor Ncu.
mann, wealthy cnttlo ana sheep own.
rr, who had boon shot In lho abdomen
by Paul lrrohllcb d member Of tho
Wnlsonburg council Tho mon quarrel.
o1 loo regard To n hide house which the
ronngh Ind ordered removed frohtiuh
saws before Ho fred Noumnnn had
drawn u revolver Noumnnn denies that
ho had any weapon lllg chaucol Ut
lie are only about one IN nny
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-21

s, Dunn, q Missouri, Kansas s. Tex
as train dispatcher nt New Franklin.
Mo, has invented combination box
car, which he In showing 10 railroad al.
ficnls. IN speaking Of his patent he
said: "Thc great loss 10 railroads IL
the handling OF empty cnrs I have In
vented combination freight car. com
blnlnE n box, stock Con aud fruit car
In one, and II ls 30 arranged that the
present equipment can be easily chang
cd Tho agent at ST. Louis can load
this car AZ boz car Tor Texas. tho
Texas agent can return 1t loaded with
stock, the ST. Louis agent can reload II
for mining station na fruit car and
the latter can load II with coal"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-21

General passenger agents of all the
big railroad lines in the country will
continue the relentless war against the
ticket brokers Of the country. The
figllp is to be carried on systematically
I'm the courts. the state legislatures md
even In Congress This course was dc.
clded upon at the f0rty-secoud annual
meeting OF the American Association %
General Passenger and Ticket Agents
at 81. Louis The most important rcs-
olutlons adopted during the day wern
IN regard 10 the ticket brokers and wcrc
offered by George H. Daniels, general
passenger agent OF the New York Cen
tfni Railroad.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-21

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, OCT Coat to.
days session OF the National Christian
church, President u. O. IiagcrnNn
spoke eR "Bible examples of mission
cra," Jabcz Hall on "Our plea 10
American Christianity" aud 4. VI.
Atkinson on "MiuiT srmt relief" Rc-
pOrls. were submitted Nv the following
boards Church extension" Negro
"Evnngcllsatlon," "Educatlon," a
statement NJ the national Statistical co.
oloty' biblical superintendent aud
Christian Endcnyor The statistical
report showed gains but tho increase NJ
states Of the larger membership was
not equal to the per cent In the weaker
states FeIlewiHa ore thr gains for the
vcari Churches i}2. communicates,
iIiOi In bible schools, G37. scholars and
teachers IN biblical schools, gG,llS. niln.
lslcrN 400 The total number " com
munlcnntH Is lOdlOiO vauo OF church
property r. ilG,bsG6i1
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-21

The ladies of the Kirltwood Presby-
terrain church will give an art exhibit
ton Tonight and Friday afternoon and
evening in the lecture room OF the
church. The pictures were secured
from Philadelphia, and all lovers OF art
should see them, Refreshments will be
on sale during the evening, and the pic
lures will be sold Friday evening, A de-
llghtful evening is in store for those
who nlLenl
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-21
FRANK FISHER DEAD,
Well Known Bridgeport Man Passsd
Away Yesterday,

Away Yesterday,
Frank Fisher connecRd with the
firm OF Bowie & Co., al Bridgeport, died
al O'Clock yesterday morning, He had
been in III health for some time, and
bore his aiIilction and pain in a patient
manner. He was forty-one years old,
and came to Bridgeport seventeen years
ago from his home, near Barnesvilie,
aud worked for C. W. Medill for nine
years, He was afterwards in the EN-,
ploy OF j. c. Dent & Co, for four years,
when he went into the firm OF Bowie a.
Co. He was a son OF Samuel Fisher,
and nephew OF the late Dr. Fisher, OF
Bridgeport,
Perhaps no man in Bridgeport could
boast OF more friends In fact he had no
enemies. He was Of a bright, sunny
and genial nature; manly, honest and
true. He possessed the happy faculty OF
making friends Of all who came IN con-
tact with him. Still he was a man OF
opinions, and had the courage OF MS
convictions in expressing them.
Friends OF the deceased arrived IN
Bridgeport last evening. and arranged
TO take the remains to Barnesville to-
day for interment,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-21
TIE TRAVELLERS, WANTS.

Plainly speaking, the commercial
traveller and others interested seem bent
on one thlng-they want a book that is
good for train passage. They will not
accept very kindly any other form Of
interchangeable mileage Public sentl-
ment is against any form OF book that
is not good FOR train passage.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-21

Late last night the Chemical engine
was called to 1Ol1 Chapllne street. to
handle a blaze on The roof OF the house
owned and occupied by Thomas New
man. A defective fue had caused the
fire, which was eXtlngushfd without
much damage by the Chemical bows.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-21
A MARROW ESCAPE
John Mericlo Thrown Under the Wheel,
Oh the W. L. E. q.

IUHH WeIIuIb 7 HTUWH VHUoF IHo W HoeIH
OH the W. g. E. g.
Tuesday night, John Merlcle,w who lives
east OF the city, was the victim of an
accident on the Wheeling & Elm Grove
motor line. The o'clock motor, out
going. had slackened up for Greenwood
cemetery. Merlcle Jumped before the
train stopped, but stumbled and rolled
under the car. which, fortunately, did
not run over him. He escaped with a
badly laeeFated arm and finger that
had to be amputated. He was taken
to the home Of his employer, Mr.. Her.
vey. near the scene OF the accident