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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

Use one can of corn, one quart and
two gills of milk, three tablespoonfuls
of butter, two Of -four, one generous
teaspoonful of salt, one-fourth of a tea.
spoonful of pepper, one tablespoonful
OF minced onion and the yolks of two
eggs. Put the corn into wooden bowl
and mash 1t as fine as possible. Now nut
in the double boiler with one quart of
milk and cook for IS minutes. Put the
butter and onion in a small frying pan
and cook slowly for ten minutes. Add
the flour and cook until frothy, being
careful not to brown. Stir this into the
corn and milk. Now add the salt and
pepper and cook for ten minutes
longer. At the end of this time rub the
soup through strainer and return
to the fire. Beat the yolks of the eggs.
we'll and add to them the half pint of
cold milk. Stir this mixture into the
soup and cook for one minute, stirring
oil the while.---Woman's Work.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

OF my head felt the wind occasIonei
by its descent. After that experience
Romeo was always kept chained by all
four legs. The young elephant who had
saved me was rewarded with candy.
ut is not surprising that eventually
! essayed the role Of lion tanner" con-
tinued the speaker, "and under the BILE
tutelage of Franconeli, the best lion
trainer | ever saw, and who, by the way,
subsequently met his death in lions
den in the city of Havana. After having
twice accompanied the fearless Fran
conelli into the den OF Richard Ill, the
largest and fiercest African lion ever
exhibited in this country, it was at Vim.
cennes, Ind, that | at length deter.
mined to enter the den of the beast
alone. Clad in tinsel and spangles, at
the afternoon performance, amid an
outburst of music by the band, boldly
approached the lions cage, opened the
barred door and entered unarmed.
The great brute, which was lying upon
the floor at the further end Of the cage,
seemed to not heed my presence, other
than by glance of sullen Indifference,
SO that deemed my first attempt al
entering lions den success.
But my assurance of success was a
little premature, and fortunate was il
for me that beneath the cage was fur.
mace in which glowed red-hot iron rods
and trusty attendants at hand to effect.
lively WELD them upon the lion if ncces.
sity demanded, else another page would
have been added to the bloody history
Of the king of the forest and another
name of his list of victims. After
three minutes stay in the lions den
made parting salute to the breathless
audience and prepared to leave the
cage. AS backed toward the door OBJ.
served to my horror that the lion was al,
most imperceptibly rising from the
floor, preparatory to springing upon
me. Almost overcome by the grave
danger of my situation contrived to
signal the attendants to thrust the
heated rods between me and the blood.
thirsty brute. Scarcely had | done 50
when the great tawny creature hurled
himself upon me, and, burying its
claws in my shoulders, bore me to the
floor.
II felt the hot breath of the lion in |
my face as he opened his huge jaws
H. b.. -. IL 1, l. f..
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24
TWO MARROW ESCAPES,


Oss. Dan Rice's Experience vita a
Elephant and . Lion.
Speaking IT escapes from, death re-
calls my experience with the murderous
elephant, Romeo. Had l been little
slower In my movements would have
been his eighth VICTIM" said Col. Rice,
refiectively. Zone day l was directing
the arrangement Of some canyasmen,
and unwittingly ventured couple Of
steps backward and within reach Of the
death-dealing elephant, which at once
raised his trunk slowly with the pur.
pose OF giving me settler. lie would
have succeeded in killing me had not a
young elephant near by trumpeted an
alarm, and, like lightning, at once
sprang forward and out of danger from
the murderous blow Of the trunk by
such small distance that on the back
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24
DOCTORS DON'T DENY 1T.
The frank testimony of a
famous physician.

afflicted with the rheumatism for tht-e
ycatS. and had takrn is she had informed
me, more than one bundled dollars worth
of medicine 10 obtain relief, Net without
any beneficial result, ! advised hct TO try
a bottle OF pr Ayers Safsapatilla and told
her that II IT failed to do her good, wosid
refund the money. short time alter
watd, learned that II had cured her. and
q ncighhor OF hcts similarly aiiioted was
also entirely relieved OF his complaint by
Its use, This is the universal result Of the
administration Of your sAfsapafiila, II
~ without exception, the best blood putt
hcr with which am acquainted
There Is no other similar medicine can
show similar record. Others have inii-
tatcd the remedy. They cant initiate the
record. Or. Ayers Shrsapafiila has the
friendship Of tie physician aud the favor
OF the family, because 1t cures, II inlhlls
all promises made for H. II has healed
thousands OF people OF the most malignant
diseases that can mniilate mankind.
Nothing has ever snpc fecdcd II aud moth.
Ing ever will until medicine Ia mada
that can show record OF cures greater IN
number and equal IN wppder TO those
wrought by DR.. Ayers Sarshratiiin. Or.
Ayers cntshook, story Of cures told by
the cured. Is sent free on request by the
]. c. Aver Company, Lowell, Mass. write
Tor IL.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24
Keep House hold Accounts.

Keeping household accounts is an at.
fair, II not necessity, still of the great
est wisdom, says an exchange. In com.
parison with the small amount of time
and labor which the doing so employs
the satisfaction Of knowing at the end
OF each year how the family funds have
gore y the amplest compensation. One
especial satisfaction gained from the
keeping Of household accounts is the
ability when. or II the necessity arises,
to reduce expenditures on the outlay
for luxuries and unnecessaries. The
money spent for food, for medicine.
or for fuel is capable Of far less reduc-
tion than that used for am easements, for
wages or for clothing. ard system Of
accounts which will show at once " here
expenses can be lessenec Is entitled to
respectful consideration.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

when pr. Aver announced his sarsapa.
fiila 10 the world, he al once found the
physicians his friends, Such remedy
was what they had looked ion aud they
were prompt to appreciate its merits and
prescribe II. Perhaps no Incidence nown
As a patent medicine lis so generally adj
tfiiutstcfed and prescribed by physicians as
Dir. Ayers kat sapatilla tot blood diseases,
and diseases OF the skin that indicate n
tainted condition OF the blood, Experience
has proved it TO be a specific in such
diseases, aud sores OF long standing old
uicets, chronic rheumatism. and many
other like forms OF disease have yielded TO
the perscyering use Of DR.. Ayct's Sarsapat.
lila alter other medicines had utterly failed.
The testimonials received from physicians
to the value OF this remedy would III
volume. Here IL one Leaf signed by Ricb'd
II. Lawrence, NJ, D., Baltimore, Nd.
ut affords the pleasure to bear testimony
to the success which your PREPARATION OF
Sarxapariila has had In the treatment Of
cutaueou> aud other diseases ftssug from
\ vitiAted condition OF the blood, Were II
necessary, might give you the names OF
ut least ffty individuals who have been
cured Of lonE.starding com plants simply
by the administration of Or, Ayers Sara.
pa.riiln. One very remarkable instance
was that Of quite old woman who had lived
at catonsville, near this city. She had been
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24
STORY OF A MOUSE.
How II Managed to Gain Access to q
Food Closet,

How II Managed to Gain Access to n
Food Closet.
Both men and the lower animals are
Instructive in their actions. Here is a
mouse story which was told by wom-
an whose word may be depended upon.
She said that she kept some food in
an old-fashioned washstand in her
room. The mice got at the food. She
wondered how. She could find no hole
through which mouse could possibly
get into the compartment in which the
food was kept. But the mystery was
explained. The narrator sat one day
alone in the room painting. A
little mouse came from somewhere.
!. approached the stand. The
compartment which contained the
food was closed by folding doors--to
one Of which was attached cleat to
cover the crack between the two. Not
being at oil afraid Of the mouse--which
evidences her to be woman Of excep-
tionally firm mind-the lady kept on
painting, with an eye on the intruder to
see what he would do.
II evidently knew where the food
was-through the sense OF smell, no
doubt, though some other mouse might
have informed 1t. 1t sat upon its
launches and looked up. The bottom
Of the doors was considerably above
II, for the stand was raised some three
inches from the floor by feet. II seemed
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
A GOOD THING TO %

Hold It back. To It down.
Bind It fast and tight.
Set your lips together close
Which will win the hghtf
Let 1t 80 wild and free.
Running reckless Riot;
Surely that will quickly be
An end Of peace and quiet
Strongest men Of all you know
Find II hard to do.
II you try your very best. Us
Victory for you.
Try 1t hard. Bring to It
Firm determination.
II you rule II well and good.
You can rule . nation.
To all the heroes who have been
Tried and told and sung.
Let US add the sturdy boy
Who can hold his tongue.
Sydney Dayre. In YOUTHS Companion.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

Chocolate biscuits are noveGy for
a luncheon and are delicious whe n care.
fully prepared. Break six eggs. sep,
arating the whites and yoIks. Add TO
the yolks half pound OF powdered
sugar and beat the mixture thorough
ly. Beat up the whites of the eggs to
a stiff froth and add three-quarters Of
a cupful Of -four that has been thor
oughly sifted. Stir the -four In, taking
care that the "cells" of the beaten
eggs are not broken. After this add
four tablespoonfuls OF freshly grated
chocolate. Pour the batter In little
paper cases and bake in a moderate
oven until they are light and thorough
ly done.--Boston budget.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

One cup milk, two eggs, yolks and
whites beaten separately, one-half tea.
spoonful salt and one teaspoonful bak-
ing powder, sifted with one cup -four.
Nix very smooth. Half an hour before
the roast is done dip little of the fat
into a long baking tin, pour the pud.
ding in, and bake. Serve with the
roast and gravy. This is not no rich
a dish as that baked under the meat, ,
and leaves the room for peeled potatoes
to roast
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24
B,Bs FOR THE oasy



1t Is claimed that the children OF
what is known as the 400" wear cheap
er and more sersiceable articles OF dress
than those who are less able to afford
expensive ones. BE that as II may, II
is certain that the little children OF
the rich are noted for their tasteful
dress, which is at the same time not in
the least extraragant.
In Central park the other day there
appeared a nurse with the three
little children Of New York million.
aire. They had their lunch baskets
with them, and they wore little bibs
tbat would attract your attention
right awny because they were so pretty.
They were made of linen handkerchiefA
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24
COURAGEOUS BOY.


How His COOlncss Saved Him from
becoming Tigers Meat.
1t is related that party Of English
officers were dining in jungle, some
distance from Madras, in India, when a
huge tiger, "maneater' much dread.
ed by the natives, rushed in among
them, seized young midshipman, and
flung him across her back, as helpless
as a mouse in the fangs Of cat.
In the first moment OF terror the
other officers had snatched up their
weapons and retreated few PAGES;
while the great beast stood lashing her
sides with her tail, as If doubtful
whether to seek more prey or to retire
with that already taken.
They knew that 1t is usual with ths
tiger, on selling victim, to deprive Il
Of life at once BY pat on the head
which generally brushes the skull; but
this Is not an invariable practice.
Hence, as the little MILDLY" lay mo.
tionless on the creatures back, his
friends. uncertain whether he had re-
ceived the fatal pat or not, were afraid
10 fire lest they kill him as well as his
nssailant.
While they were thus hesitating they
observed his hand stealing gently over
the side Of the animal. Surprising this
TO be merely the convulsive
action OF one in the throes Of death,
they raised their pieces to fire. when to
their utter ainazement the monster
dropped stone dead.
1 All instant later the mystery was ex-
plalned. The young man sprang from
ne carcass, waving in triumph q
bloody dirk drawn from the tigers
heart, f0f which he had been feeling
With IL utmost GOODNESS when the
motion d III hand had been mistaken
lor ! dying srasm.
We feel certain tint this bold and
Ielf-pcsseased younsster must have
made his mark LITER; but here the
tory ends.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

Lay both the celery and lettuce in
cold water. Select the perfect leaves
Of lettuce for the base. Cut about
equal quantities Of small or broken
leaves and such parts Of celery ns will
not do for the table, In quite small
pieces. Mix together, heap on tho
leaves. cover with cream dressing. Serve
1ypln ~ rsfngssstor.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24
A1ler.f-

-" 7 u TIC II tTE
SENIOR partner .. %. - a. III n. j. Cheney
& Co., doing business in the city o.. Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that sad
firm will pay the sum OF One Hundred Dol.
lars for each and every case of catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use OF Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day Of December, A. d.
1856. A. w. GLEASON.
tSeal1 Notary Public.
Hall Catarrh Cure 10 taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur.
faces Of the system. Send for testimonials,
free, +. J. CHENEY g. Co, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

Doubtful Party Ito gentleman --"Can
yon assist me, sir, to tride? I'm stranger
in strange land, 5000 miles from home"
Gentleman" NY goodness! Where Ia your
homer Doubtful Party" Australia" Gen.
tlelnan (handing him copper How do
you ever expect TO get back there?" Doubt.
full Party balancing the pepny)-"Wcll, II
] don't do better than this, sir, / suppose III
have to walk It'll Bits.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

Women who have only very hard
water In which to wash their faces and
hands will find that the water is much
improved for toilet use II il is boiled and
stood In the sun for three or four days.
The water is softened by the action OF
the air and sun. A large pitcherfuI or a
larger quantity may be made ready at
one time.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

CHILD's HANDKERCHIEF BID.
and their pattern had been obtained for
the benefit OF the woman's depart
lnent.
To make bib like this you purchase
a linen handkerchief with scalloped
edge big enough TO go around the child's
neck. You then cut it in two dag
onally, and from the plain portions OF
each half you cut out the collar. En-.
broider the edges OF the collar until
you have pretty design and fasten
upon the triangular piece MS shown on
the cllild's neck.
Many prefer to work the pattern
upon the collar before it is cut out ct
the cloth, and those who are handy with
the needle like to cmbroider deep de"
sign upon the handkerchief In place OF
the scanty little one. Two blbs ure
made from each handkerchief.
This bib, being thin, Is worn over
heavy coarse cotton one.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

Kenna--I understand you've bought dog
to keep burglars away?
Henna-- Yes. ..'u
"You are not troubled any more at night,
then, ! supposed
"Only by the dog -Up-to-Date.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

was failing, for its wings began to flut-
ter helplessly and the bird could no
longer sustain itself. 1t had Just
reached the water, when from the
group OF its companions, who followed
it, two were seen to dart down, with the
rapidity SO characteristic OF their kind,
and seize the fallen bird by the wings.
They thus sustained it until safe rest
ing place was found. These birds are
remarkable for their unusual spirit Of
attachment for each other, and fire.
quently display the true spirit of
friendship towards one another.-Min-
ME Slade, in N. Y, Ledger.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24
SASHES ARE IN VOGUE,
They Indicate II Return to IA FashW
Of Our Grantlmothers,

They Indicate II Return to "A Fashworthy at
Of Our GrnnImothcrs,
sashes ere In vogue, and are tt
worn of varying widths and textuss mud neo.
knotted, topped or left plain and -, ~ ro,,
Ing to the hem OF the skirt. '"' '0'' IVY
pretty model is Of rich, heavy b ever visited
MORE, edged across the ends vii has been so
full quilted rufiling of black lace Angcments for
q foot from the bottom Ia bordd the OpeIa
cream colored applique lace puteesenti,e the
bias. Another sash is also of Il 49,, z,,o,,o.,
edged all around with scant ru, "''e' ''"D.','
OF black chiffon. Both Of these wcS' sl'e''ai,
inches wide, and have only bunnly %, 20 and
loops where the plated belt taste
the waist.
A handsome sash for evening wYigited Green
Ut Roman striped silk, bordered .no,rsea some
edged with plailings Of black Br,. pa;,,,, ho.
net. Another of hcliotrope satrS ''>
black thread lace is knottcd and IL pe ehe liheS'
ut intervals of foot as it falls oslc mere tuilV
skirt, the wide, soft folds of the They were
giving an artistic effect. le Greenwood
The blouse bodice, in varying fqu,nptuous re
n"s CIV" '"o W 'hese s,shes ana hotel the Rel
threaten to supersede BELTS eyei ia ,.ro
,cry-day house or street wear. '..'ii '.
waist line Is very much in evidencea7' "lu ~ 'ne
season, and modistes predict th,oys dlh 10 II
will not be long before the Ode in hopes the
ion of skirts sewed visibly to thelr town with
sage will come In style again. ALI
the new tea gowns and house q
are made In this manner althong .....
line of joining is concealed and it 'si0' '"N0, =,
n step between that and the honeocal taleh' VIII
fashioned "body," with the skrslse. The ladies
cred simply on to II and strength take part in
with n cord, that our grand well known for
Y. Sum- AZ Tho co,n,nnn.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

Attorney--Yonr age, please.
Miss Twoscore (gushing)--I have
seen rs summers, sir.
Attorney -Near-sighted, ! sup
pose. philadelphia North American.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

IT." the idle wandcrer heard the man say
TO his companion, will run about 100 to
the tom
Then the idle wanderer, after the man
ner Of his kind, specialized in his mind,
II wonder" said be TO himself, whether
ne was talking about q gold mine or bis
winter supply Of coal!"--Cincinnati En-.
quirer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

Mies--T see your friend Hawkins has
another selling out at cost, sign tackled up
on the front Of biz store" GiIes--"Yes. Do
you know think Hawkins missed his voca.
tiony lie should have been political cam.
paign manager" Miles--"Why soy" Giles
He IA continually mailing lies."--Chicago
News
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

The world seems narrow place when we
wish to avoid our enemies, but wide and
vast Is it when we part from those we love.
IN. Y, independent.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

A man asked Jones the meaning Of the
Latin phrase Cum grano sails" Jones
replied that he was informed by an old salt
that i was AZ expression nov much IN the
sell us grain. Boston Transcript.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24
Had some Motive, OF Course

Mrs. BelIows--I believe you married me
for my money.
Bellows--A.hem! Well, certainly didn't
20 to the altar for my health--N. Y. Jour
nal
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

May Have Meant That.

"He told me to get off the earth. What
do you suppose he meant"
"IIe seemed to think that you needed q
bath, evidently. "--Louisyille Courier.Jour
nal.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

The Missionary--My friend, what would
you do j you expected the end Of the world
in ten days.
The Tramp--Wait for it.--puck,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

Why il II that boy always insists upon
raising pigeons or bantam chickens, in
stead Of something useful, like turkeys or
pigs :--Atchjson Globe.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

Ihaye found piso's Cure for Consumption
IN nnfailing medicine.--F. X. Lott, 1905
Scott st., Coyington, KY, Oct. ], 1904.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

Wearing glasses seems to go In families,
like consumption and red hair.--Washing.
ton Democrat.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

Don't Neglect Cough. Take Some Hale's
Honey Of Horehound and Tar instanter.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24
"Yhat pretty Illuminated card

"What pretty illuminated cards." ex
claimed one woman. ''That one with the
motto: Honesty il the best policy IL en-.
pecially nice" "Yes," replied the other,
II brought them from Europe, and ! got
them through with lot OF other things,
without paying cent Of duty. Washing
ton Star.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

The world is full Of human milestones,
since it is more easy TO point than to plod.
m Y. Independent.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

II now what ought to he done with
cigarette fends."
"What?"
Marry them TO the girls who kiss
their poodies. "-Ehicago Record.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

II seems strange. but II u fact, that no
woman can handle mans clothes without
cmptying every pocket. - Warrington Dem
f,frat F4s1M EtH 46S. tf5eT q
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

Before submitting to the inevitable II i
wise to be sure it is the inevitable.---N. Y.
Independent.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

The consumption Of Star plug tobacco IL
the largest in the world. No other tobacco
IL 10 good as Star plug in all respects.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

n wouldn't ~ liks that, ny litsis
msn.
- yoa hpew y Nv hstsn ~, u
WI yewa ~
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

Chains are cheaper than backbones.--N.
Y. 1ndependeut.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

There il remedy for everything except
eolAs Of the remedies, Chicago News
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

The real grief in woman's life IL not con.
nectcd with love affair; Il 10 when her
neighbor gives party and does not invite
her.--Atchison Globe.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

Lots Of very ugly men sslI veTy pretty
apwsss-w aahiagtoa Democrat.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

and left a dollar for sub
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

to their
Leader.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-24

Gle ~ ISJS NJ a ttickler
on was