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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-02
oar Soldier Boys Departure.

ragt sunday the soldiers took their de-
narfnre for Columbia. Tenn the place
sss;gned d muster ont. The Green
woo5 rand met the tl;tO l. q train
which brought the Yazoo City and
lexington soldiers and with patriotic
ara I'd the boys in blue to the Southern
donot where the train for Columbia
vaa made MP and the soldiers from the
DeIta werein waiting. Before IL o'clock
arrived the platform Of the depot was a
living mass Of citizens and soldiers
/ Tbe anita Of blue were shaded by the
brigbt and pretty dresses Of our ladies',
mi the grim and stern faces q OF the
bovs we're met by the sweet and smiling
aces Of lady friends and sweetheaFts'
Il was quite a different departure
from that Of a few months back, when
tbev LETT it was thought for two years
4 eqht the terrible spaniard-some
~never 10 return Then the face Of the
soldier bow was wreathed insmiles and
NY pretty facesof our fair ladies were
botbedin tears and buried in handker.
chiefs. This time to face the chilly
braeaes Of Tennesses, our boys counte
@nanoes bore the expression Of sorrow
gn8 their cheeks, the furrow.
n flowing tears, while the girls
tbat a. ioy and gladness to think ina
.lrncle Sam will have Santa Claus t
sand them home as a Christmas present
But when ioy was ut its height IN
bueler sounded the call fall 10 an
onee more the boys lined up to the CON
mand Of right dress. The soldier
were soon marched aboard the tfai
+, gbicb was in the command Of Cap
woods. and after a little time it pplle
] IND amid the combined cheers Of III
/ soldier and citizens and the hutter {
!. che hearts Of sweethesrts and VIM.
tbandkerchiefa TO them, and a.
~ wish them q merry Christmas.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-02
A. opsn letter
B-RooKHArEN. MIss 30 b.

BRooKHAvEN. Miss Nov 10.
Nr. A. Weller. Grecnwood5als
Dear sir Your favor Of nth inst
received and contents noted Our
water works and electric light plant
was erected BY the city with six miles
Of water mains, 4, G, S, and 10 inch pipe,
and seven miles wire, at a cost of about
$4,000. The city wired houses and
tapped mains free, which cost about
5000, making a total cost Of about
$4,000 Cost S4l0 per moth to run the
plant, besides repairs.
The city has the benefit Of thirty-one
arc lights on streets Electric light
plant runs FROM y. m. to $50 a. m.
We have burning about 1, 100 incaudes-
cent lamps and n hundred more will
be burning within a month, and looks
like VII still increase, About one hun
dred and seventy water takers and
forty-seven fire plugs distributed over
city. Collection for rent OF water ana
lights more than pay expenses. Our
plant was completep Feb /. 1888 The
rates for insurance were reduced as fol,
lows: Frame dwellings $3.50 on 1OOl
per anuum; brick mercantile risks OBJ
tained9reductions in rates from 1850 t
$l2.O0 on 1000.
Rates Of lights all night, two lights
65 cents; three lights, 50 cents six o
eight lights, As cents nine or clever
lights, 40 cents; twelve OF fourteel
lights, 50 cents; fifteen or over. 80 cents
All machinery and material was new
the latest and the best.
think a large majority Of our peopl
are well pleased with this plant, and
feel safe IN saying it has given entii
satisfaction. would suggest that yo
,e run down sometime and see this plaT
"a in person. would be pleased to hay
you come and see for yourself, and
I can give you any information COZ
: mand me. JF HIAzzA.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-02

WE Buy OUR DIAMONDS direct lIonl
ma importer unset. We weigh them
IN YOUR sight and set them while you
wait. thus assuring you accurate weight
an5 sayingot al least 10 per cent En-
craving free On ali goods bought o. as.
G. I. STEIN
Purify the sewers Of the body ana
stimulate the digestive organs to nam
ta,n health, strength and energy.
pricklv Ash Bitters is a tonic for the
kidneys, liver, stomach and bowels.
For sale BY CRY Drug store TIA lena
Miss,
Send in your application to tae
Woodmep next Tuesday night week.
ANY member will carryit for you \
ia The cheapest and most reliable bene.
Bciary organization in existence. 2
is a duty YOU owe to your family ana .
nolicv Of $4,000 will be a Christmas
present your wife will appreciate a.
much as anything else
Asystem regulator is q medicine 'la
strengthens and stimulates the hyeI
kidneys, stomach and bowels, frloAl'
Ash Bitters il a superior system rssu
Iator. Il drives out all unhealthy con
ditons, promotes activity Of BODY 81.
brain, restores good appetite soan.
sleep and cheerful spirits, Sold ~ ~
Drug Store, Itta Bena, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-02

P. S.-If the late Reuben Davis had
taken an ordinary life policy in an old
system company, and paid the same
amount III premiums as he paid TO the
Mutual Reserve, his heirs would have
onlv received 1857 instead Of GOO
Gained by being insured in Mutual
Reserve $043.
We noted in two Of our exchanges
last week Il feeling Of unrest lest Me-
Laurin should gObble up the senator
snip before he can he h%euded-ot we
are not acquainted with the feeling
In other sections, but he will have q
live TO be 4 mighty old man ang
make many honorable and exalted
amends before he could get q vote u
TINS section for anything. He coulC
never do it by mere sBeech-making.
f0f our people are ''On to- his gift o.
pab-Watcr Valley Herald.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-02
LOCAL ITEMS.

secondhand p~ostofice boxes for sale.
address Mrs. NJ. A. Ysrdaman' Green
wood, Miss.
o,nstipation leads to liver trouble,
tornid liver to Bright's disease.
a..Elv Ash Bitters is aoertain cure at
stage Of the disorder. Sold by City
ny nTna Store. Itta Bena, Miss
prof. Chandler Worley returned Frl'
,.v morning from q trip to Sheffield
4. and TO his home at Oxford, Miss
IA reports a very pleasant trip and a
oaod time in general
visses Maggie and Mary Price two
,tormine Young ladies Of McNutt, re-
trrned home last Monday after a few
5ors visit, Frightening the hearts Of
t1sir Greenwood friends with their
CHEEKY laugh and smiles.
Nessrg. Ian Ransom and Henry Me
Rride, two young gentlemen Of Car.
roIltop. came over SHOW day to see tAG
te charming elephants and the snake
obarmer, and in the 1neantime charmed
tbfs Office with q call.
our LINE Of Sterling Silver an(
c1t Glass is bought direct from tn.
e,ost manufacturers III the United
states and quality considered j. ~
cheapes3 in any market. EngraFlni
frae on all goods bought from us.
q. I. STEIN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-02
For fresh oysters go to
j. T. SPIVEY's,

M. 4. staige Maryeis having a round
bale cotton press put in at his gin. The
bale it makes is one of the neatest and
cleanegt that goes out on the market.
Mr. Steele, Of Shepardtown, wasin the
CITY Wednesday looking for a home. He
expects to move his family here about
Jan. 1. Such citizens Greenwood
is always glad to welcome with open
arms.
Last Thursday was the banner day
for the compress. When the whistle
announced the time to cease work 3,OO3
bales had been pressed for that day,
MIR. r. ". Pollard, who has been
reading law in the Office Of Messrs.
Rush & Gardner the past year, stood
bis examination before Chancellor Lon.
gino at the last term Of court held in
our city. A letter received from the
chancellor last Wednesday informed
MIN of passing a most creditable exam.
nation. Mr.. Pollard is a hard student
ana with the push and energy he
-nossesses il bound to reach the top Of
bis profession. We have seen few
voung men start out in life with
brighter future than the n that lie.
before this gentleman. The Common
wealth joins together with his man.
friends in wishing him unbounde'
success His Office is over the Bank o
Greenwood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-02
mnodmen al the World.

Every member Of this camp is Ell
neoted Is 81 present At its next meet
inc. the second Tuesday night IN De-
cember. Important business to Oe
transacted.
A. Nice. KIMBRouGH GU.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-02
All We Knov ADoat Diamonds.

The fruit Of years and experience and
hard study q embodied in this magnih-
can't stock Of ours. Ali we know is ct
your service, too, We tell you the
eract facts about everything you care
Ia Az and guarantee the weight OF
everv tome we sell. We haven't any
c. l. STEIN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-02
THE ). Z. GEORGE CHAPTER
OF the United Daughters OF fhs
C%onfederacy

At the residence Of Mrs s \ hses-
Ter, Mrs. Keeslerand Mrs 4 4 nait
as Joint hostesses, most cordially ihvils'
ali members of the j. . George olap
ter Of the u. D. e., to be preSels
the usual monthly meeans q w
chapter on Wednesday, December ~
This meeting viii be q happy couiplna
ton u business and pleasure I'M
pleasure Of being entertained BY hEa.
Keesler and Mrs. Barrett none z
members will miss. we feel sure 4
can hone. therefore, for a large atten
dance.
DAYs1E Po INDExTER see'
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-02
We DON'T
LIKE TO BRAa

But when we are told
by 50 many customers Of
the merits of our goods
We feel like Dragging
just a little anyhow:
The superiority Of our
goods over any others
The completeness of our
stock, coupled with the
lowness Of our figures,
will convince you upon
examination Ito which
you are cordially in
vited) that care notoy
stating facts. We keep
everything kept in a
FIRST CLASS JEWELRY STORE
and your visit viii be
highly appreciated.
C. |. STEIN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-02

authorized to announce the
E. L. MILLER,
FOR MAYOR.
c. L. MCBRIDE,
FOR MARSHALL.
q. r. HENDERSON,
A. F. GARDNER,
G. e. MILLER,
Ed. N
r. 4. JONES,
FOR ALDERMEN
M coming December election sub.
i ire action of the Democratic
Voters
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-02
PAYNE P o., Miss,
October 30, 1898
If. FATHEREE, Gen. Agents.
Mutual Reserve Fund T. Assn,
Greenwood, Miss.

III ~ "A tAAhAEAnf aaNlAs r@n1fhfH
Mutual Reserve Fund H. Assn,
Greenwood, Miss.
Dear Sir-I have the pleasure Of ac
k~nowledging the receipt of check p 8I5
on National Park Bank OF New York
for two thousand q, 000) dollars in full
payment Of policy No. 175, $50 in the
Mutual Reserve Fund L. Assn, Of New
York. issued to the late Reuben Davis,
settlement having been made before
due, as per terms Of contract. thank
YOU for offer to advance me S20Oat time
of Mr.. Davis death I heartily recon
mend your company to al who require
the benefit Of sound life insurance Of
the lowest possible cost,
Very respectfully,
Mrs. l.. A. DAVIS Administrative,
The Delta independent., 1898-09-16

Mr.. l.. W. Sweitzer, the well known
fruit man. was up from his ranch in
Delta county yesterday. and talked very
encouragingly of the fruit prospects there.
and also OF the very favorable conditions
surrounding the industry throughout
the state.
I'VE who have interests in Delta
county consider that our fruit is show
ing up considerably better shan most Of
the counties OF the Western SLOPE he
said. This is partially due to the fact
that last year soms large eastern houses
seat their agents into Delta county for
the purpose OF obtaining shipping
samples Of our fruit. The fruit proved
such great success in the east in the
east that eastern agents have been ssnt
there this year, and remarkably good
offers for the crop have been made. The
quality of the apples is particularly fine
and experiments has proven that they
will keep better than most OF eastern
fruit.
1T is notable fact that the people
are rapidly coming to appreciate the
Co orado fruit, and the demand isstead-
lily improving, while good prices prevail.
New orchards are each year added to the
list of producers. an1 the outlook for the
prosperity Of the county is very good
Mr.. Sweilzer stated that the railroads
had taken out LOO tons of fruit from
Delta county last year, but that this did
The Delta independent., 1898-09-16

Peach trees should not be forced in
growth too rapidly. nor should they be
deprived OF sufliciency OF plant food.
Orchards should be kept clean and
cultivated like corn. Peach growers
recommend that trees should be so trim
med as to shape each tree in a manner
to shade it's own body. and thus prevent
sun scalds. Distribute the growth OF
limbs uniformly so as to secure symmetry
and have the weight OF fruit evenly
distributed. Strengthen the limbs by
shortening them back, in order that they
may su:tain crop. Reduce the quantity
OF fruit when the trees are overloaded.
and also, by judicious shortening early
in the season. OF the shoots bearing tho
fruit butls, and direct the growth so
that the crop can be gathered by man
standing on the ground.
The Delta independent., 1898-09-16

The second day OF the Festival Of
Mountain and Plain has been designated
as the day on which the people .of the
state should hold grand Peace Jubilee.
celebrating the closing OF the war with
Spain. The committee having charge
OF the preparations for this event will
spare neither money nor labor in MAX
ing it one to be long remembered by
those who may have the good fortune to
witness or participate in it.
President Mckinley and several others
who have been leading characters in
the war, as well as several Of Colorado's
war lords. have been invited 10 be the
guests OF honor on this occasion. 1.-THE
7th regiment o. the regulars has been
returned TO Fort Logan in sufIicient
time TO permit it, these veterans who
suffered such terrible ordeals in the fever
laden swamps before Santiago will be
invited To escort the President in his
drive through the city.
Omaha, st. Louis, Kansas City and
other cities Of The country will have
peace celebrations this fall at the time
OF their Annual Carnival. The Presi.
dent will be in Omaha on October 18th,
q few days after the visit to Denver.
Should he accept tue invitation extend
ed him it should be the intention OF
every citizen OF Colorado to come to
Denver and assist in making the recep-
and great that the chief executive OF the
Nation will regard his visit 10 the Gen.
tcnEial State as one Of the most enjoy
able of any taken during his public
career
The Delta independent., 1898-09-16
career

The object OF tillage is to secure the
proper arrangement OF soil particles
with relation to each other. The stir
ring OF the soil is very beneficial ip the
destruction Of weeds, but any system
that will keep tho soil in the best
physical condition will also keep down
the weeds Soil temperature can be
considerably influenced by physical
conditions. Tho water holding capacity
or faculty with which water can move
through tho soil and consequently the
supply os plant food which may be
carried to tho roots Of the crop, the
amornt Of water taken to the surface
and evaporatea, arc governed largely by
the arrangement Of tho particles. The
free access OF air can be eccured in
sufficient quantities. supplying the
recessary amount Of oxygen. and the
soil can be placed in such . condition Of
fneness 10 TO allow the perfect root
deveIopmeut. The Importance oes these
points makes Il necessary TO give .
The Delta independent., 1898-09-16

roads as this that much OF the interior
Of Colorado is to be developed. There is
still room for one or two OF what might
be called trunk lines. This is especially
true in reference 10 connection between
Denver aud the northwestern part OF the
state. But with such exceptions AS these.
the main part OF Colorado's railroad de-
velopme t will probably take the form OF
short branches and exten;ions of existing
systems. Ia this way insulated mountain
towns may be reached. and the develop
meut Of small mining camps will be stim
ulated.-Denver Republican,.
The Delta independent., 1898-09-16
Last week the Delta Fruit and Pr

Last week the Delta Fruit and Pro.
ducs company packed and shipped a
few barrels Of apples. and when returns
came in they netted what would be a
dollar box for the apples. Tho pack
ing Of winter apples in barrels instead
OF boxes will be demanded by the
purchasers before long. and it is not
going to be any dearer than the present
way. The fact is that packing in barrels
will be the cheapest way Of putting up
the keeping apples.'
The Delta independent., 1898-09-16

Why are oats preferred to corn ssfeed
for horses? 1t is never the object tofatten
horse for market. though it should lie
in excellent condition at all times. Oats
contain more protein than corn, and less
starch but oats contain fully as much oil
Tor fat) as corn, about per cent. but
the proportion OF oil IL too small to
render either grain unfit for horses. II
is the starch in the corn that produces
fat Oh an animal. Corn contains nearly
63 per cent OF starch and oats about ij
per cent. Having more portein than
than corn, and less starch. oats are there
fore more suitable for horsss.
Another point in favor OF oats 10 the
mineral matter and protein in oat which
places that grain ahead Of corn Tor young
stock. as the mineral matter supplies
the lime II the bones. Protein 10 the
muscle producing material in foods. For
COWS giving milk ration OF both OATS
and corn. ground together. should give
better results than either. aud II bran
10 added the amount Of protein and
IMMORAL matter will further increase
The Delta independent., 1898-09-16

Grand Lodge A. f. and A. NJ. Denver
Sept. % and 2l. 1893. A rate Of one and
one ti'th fare on the certificate plan FROM
points within the state TO Denver and
return 10 authorized providing there are
fifty or more 10 attendance. Certificates
to be available Sept. II to y inclusive.
Western Slope Fair ut Nontrose. Sept
81 TO %. 1898. A rate of SlG0 for the
round trip will Ia made from Delta.
Democratic and Phpulist Judicial Con
vention at Delta, Sept. 10. 1893. A rate
OF one fare for the round trip is author
lied from stations located in Mesa. Delta.
Montrose. Ouray, San Miguel, Gunnison
and Hinsdale counties. Selling date
Sept. 10. Final limit 10 return Sept. 2l.
State Convention women's Christian n
Temperance Union at Denver. Sept. 81
to %, 1898. A rate OF one and one fifth
fare on the certificaae plan, from state
points to Denver aud return, is author
lied. Selling dates Sept. Is to 23. Fin
al limit to return Sept. 26.
Federation of Women's Clubs al Gree
ley Oct 10 TO II, 1888. A rate OF one
and one fifth fare on the certificate plan
from state points to Greeley and return
is authorized. Selling dates Oct. 7 to IL
Final liuit to return Oct. 10
Annual Session Grand Lodge I. o. o.
+. at Durango Oct. II to -. 1898. A rate
OF 20 40 is authorized from Delta 10 Du-
range and return. Selling dates Oct. l6
and IL Final limit to return Oct. -.
Festival OF Mountain and plain, Dem
yer. October 4th. 9th. and 9th, 1898.
For tho above occasion the following
rate will be IN effect to Denver and return
from Delta s8. Selling dates from stations
south and west OF Salida not including
Grand Junction. October Pad and3d. 1898.
Final limit October 10. Going passage
of all tickets to begin on date of sale ard
limited TO continuous passage in each
direction.
The Delta independent., 1898-09-16

In view o. this fine prices obtained for
cantaloupes, and from the fact iha, they
find such favor in the cast, it is suggest.
ed by one Of our friends that the farm.
ers OF this section would do well to plant
few each year. OF course they must
be raised in come quantities 10 be worth
shipping, but they do well here and there
is no reason why they should not be
added to the crops raised in this section.
Amy means Of divcrsifying the crop.
thereby reducing the chances for total
failure, are to bo welcomed by progress
sive farmers everywhere, and the caota.
loupes might prove OF advantage. and
doubtless Montrose Enterurisp.
The Delta independent., 1898-09-16
Toniqht's attraction.

Louis Harvey Ball. violin soloist comes
to us highly recommended from Off
height boring towns. AT Montrose be
has been engaged as soloist with tie
choral union. As solo artist he ranks
with the best in the United States and
as an imitator OF the human voice and
OF various animals ho has no equal. To
those who want to hear what can be
done on the king Of instruments this 10
C rare opportunity. Mr.. Ball will also
give some novel entertaining in the line
OF paper manupuiations and in James
Whitcomb Riley's poems. The artist
will be assisted by local talent at tho
Methodist church. Admission DC, child.
rem l5c
The Delta independent., 1898-09-16

Whenever a working team has an un.
usually hard job it is the hxbit Of some
farmers to feed it extra. thus giving it,
stomach an additional labor, and thus
lcssening available present strength.
It ought always to be remembered that
it is the food eaten the day before. and
for days and weeks before that. which 10
available for present strength. Nominal
ought TO be expected 10 work on m
empty stomach. But light feed before
an extra hard job 10 better than loading
the stomach with more than it requires.
The Delta independent., 1898-09-16
The crystaS River Road.

It 10 welcome news to the inhabitants
Of Pitkin, Gunnison and Delta counties
that the Crystal River railroad is to he
extended from its terminus at Marble
Ci y to Delta.
1t 10 an extention which the country
along the North Fork OF the Gunnison
river has Io,g needed. That part OF the
state contains much good agricultural
land, and in both soil anl climate it lie
especially we'll adapted to the production
Of fruit. From Delta, at the mouth OF
tho North Fork. up to the head OF tho
agricultural part of the valley there is a
stretch Il country which has been settled
by enterprising and Industrious horticul-
turists. They have done well. as far as
their own work is concerned. but they
have labored under the disadvantage of
inadequate railroad connection. Their
nearest railroad point ia Delta, and the
distance to be traversed by wagon has
greatly reduced tho profits OF their fruit.
The proposed extention from Marble
City will supply what in this respect has
been ncedod. II will give the hosticuI-
turists of the North Fork access to the
railsoed at Delts, and, what is better still.
u will snsble them to ship their products
~ Wy Il the MidIaDd and Denver 4 Rio
0sands 70 AspsD. Lsedvilie and otter
Dountsiu towns In that part os the state.
Il nsy b the constructions oejust such
The Delta independent., 1898-09-16
great-ieal OF attention to the preparation
of the seed bed-South Dakota Expert.
ment Station
e,scuu sAx,sG CONTEST.
For Girls UsA~s Henrssea Year. ~r
Are.

AXE.
To encourage the little girls in learn.
ing how cock, We offer full nickel
plated Bucks innior range. TO the girl
under IA years OF age who can make the
best pan OF biscuits to be baked in our
store on Bucks steel range. We will
furnish all the materials free Of charge.
A committee of ladies' will manage The
contes. and decide which pan Of biscuits
is TIE Lest, Each contestant will be
given number The committee will
not know until after the prize is award
cd the name OF the victor.
All girls under ii years are invited to
compete for the prize.
Bucks junior range is peIfec, cook
ing steve with all the parts u large
range. 1t is not a toy, bat is big enough
for actual use.
The range is now on exhibition ut our
store. and all are invited to call and see
i; and to register their names az contest
ants.
Mothers are earnestly requested to be
present at the contest 10 sec how their
little girls can operate a regular full sized
Bucks steel range, and TO partake OF the
lunch which we will serve in connection
with the contest.
Every body is invited TO be present
and witness the actual demonstration Of
the operation OF the great white enamel
line OF Buck stoves and ranges.
The Delta independent., 1898-09-16

Miss Galloway gave an opening OF new
fall styles Of millinery Tuesday and Wed
nesday. which was the event Of the seas
on in social circles. The array OF dainty
beauties in hats was bewiidering to the
eye and fatal to the pocket book. although
the prices were very reasonable. There
u hardly woman in town but what has
laid by two or three hats for the winter.
and OF course the "bubbies" will sec that
the bills are paid.