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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23
Ube Commonwealth.
GREENWOOD MISS JrNEaIsa
Columbus Miss


To my Friends:
H. Is With emotions u prYfund re,
greet mingled With sadness that / lay
aside the pen, abdlcale tlJc editorial
tripod, and enter another field Of Ia-
Dor FOR q season.
There IS no work s0CJBgCnial b me
as newspaper wrltIng. ] like II be.
cause Of the opportunity which It af-
fords to do good 10 my country, to bc
Of use 10 my friends aud b expose my
enemies, who are usually, 20 nay judy
mcut, the public's enemies. But
however dlsaRrteablc the change may
be, duty beck0ns me and / must obey.
] have been on advocate " this war
FROM rs Inception. My very soul has
been stirred 10 Its utmost depths My
sense 0f Justice has been outraged by
Spanish atrocities. / believe that
Cuba should be free, and I am willing
to prove my convictions, 10 sustain
my doctrine With my service, and 10
need be, my life, ] shall, therefore
join the army and go st once 10 the
fronG. The sacrifice 80 far az person.
al comfort goes, Is a great one, To.
leave = comfortable home, o dear wife.
ana aye sweet and lowing children is.
d great sacrifice indeed. But as stat
ed above, believing IL 70 be my duty,
/ should be unworthy Of them, disloy.
al to their better interest, were ! tUI
refuse to respond 20 the calls NJ my
country a. this time, T0a loving God
and a host Of dear friends / leave them
20 their kind and generous keeping
until / shall return.
The Commonwealth will be under
the able and discreet management Of
Mr. II. r. Crosby, who will see to 70
that our readers get quId pro quo for
their patronage. want to take this
occasion TO thank my brethren OF the
press for their goodness To me. Ifl
eyer a man was graclously treated
by the newspapers OF The state, have
been. Many have been kind 10 me
beyond my deserts, and It matters not
where ! may 20, or whatever my
fate, I shall always cherish a heart
full " gratitude 10 the brave, chival.
rous and loyal editors N Mississippi
May the store Of good luck ever be InI
their pathway.
BespeaklBg for Mr. Crosby thesame
ihdulgent treatment which has been
accorded TO me, and again thankfngI
my friends and patrons, / bid them
goodbye. Cordially and sincerely,
JAMES X, VARDAuAN.
T. S.-When opportunity presents
itself shall contribute letter to the
Commonwealth which may be OF In.
terest to our readers, J., X. v.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23

Hon. John II. Miller, editor Of
Biloxi Review, one Of the brightest
and most fearless writer's In Miss
lsslppi Journalism has retired from
the editorial chair Of the above paper.
We hope Il Is not his Intention to
stick DTS gifted pen Ia the rack for
ever but that after a needed rest he
will dip II again IN the editor bottle
and uphold the honor II has won IL
his hands. 1.-THE pen mlghtler than
Ge sword
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23

Pat Henry told our people here no
would only endorse Catchlngs after
be tCatehings) At the convention en-
dorsed silver. The facts are that
before the convention he refused to
run against Catching on the grounds
mat his Catchlngs) knowledge and
influence % levees was paramounto Of
all issues. Henry Is Of the same
opinion to-day, at heart, but his ann,
sition L oalce, which, IS we know.
changes 80 things.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23

Cong. John Allen is the right man
in the right place, and we hope his
District will send him back. The
North East or West has not his equal
In Congress for wit, and through
that channel he has done as much
for his district and the state as most
any congressman there, His oppos-
ers may say what they please about
Private John Allen, but he Is an
honor 70 the state.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23
A SPIRITED POEM

The spirited POEM "Ihe NOluh-
teer." dedicated to the gallant Var.
daman, now captain in the United
States Army, despite 1.-THE littleness'
OF Anse McLaurln, has much force
and merit. Il is contributed by
gallant young friend, and will not fail
to strike a responsive chord in thu
heart Of every true Mis~sissippian.
THE MISSISSIPPI VOLUNTEER.
A captain on to Cuba bound, cries.
"Pray thee do not tarry,
But listen TO the ringing sound Of bu.
giles at the ferry.
"My boys await me at the gate, the
troops are marching by them;
Don't keep them, Governor, too late,
let martial daggers try them.
Il pray thee haste, my orders give,
the laddios burn for glory.
For gallant deeds they aye shall live,
embaImed in song and story.
Free from the ranks they sought me
out, to lead them on to battle,
To bear their flag mid shot and shout,
where cannon roar and rattle.
"Pray mark thee where on yonder
field, itscrlmson stripes u~nfurllng,
Above the blue line tipped with steel,
the warriors pride is curling,
"Beneath ITS cleaning stars should
fade ignoble aims and tancIeS,
And thou and / link blade with blade
while freedoms host advances.
"Let love Of state our strife dlspel,
fresh laurel lay upon her,
Do each our duty stern and well, for
Misslssippi's honor.
He heard the volunteer appeal with
brow Of scOrn averted;
"Come not to me for wee or veal,
when thou my cause deserted.
1.-THE power now is mine to WELD, and
by the God above me,
A Cansman's vengeance thou shalt
feel, for those who do not love me
"Take back the bitter words you've
said; support my strong ambition;
Bow down your independent head; III
give you your commission,
The captain turned with heart aflame;
10 words Of bitter beauty
He urged his lads, "Forget the shame,
but faithful do your duty.
"What though the Clansman curt de-
MED, a hundred mems petition,
And through his private spite and
pride refused me my commission.
"Be truer thou, my gallant boys; for.
get your indignation;
Fight on with sword and lifted voice,
for home and state and nation. -
Bolivar County Democrat.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23

GAY, Mr.. CLERK, yes had a stranger at our house last week and
- numn nd do de ole woman but name dat al chile Anse after de Cub
ernor. but de folks around dar Is telin' me he hab done SIGH bad UinHh ts.
Is that twould disgrace the chile, 50 Ie want a habus corpus seeding tp-
git dat name Of de chnes mine. What will yer charge me-" tOh, moth
ing, Nose" said the clerk Thanks yer boss, fer rather an had dat chile
IAN Its a bright me) dsgraced BY sch a name, I'd pay fifty dollars. Wen
boss, IN be back IN about an hour aud have yer sponge it. Goodbye
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23

We arc glad to report that the
governor was in Columbus Monday
and returned without the loss Of o
single hair. But then we must re.
member Capt. ]. X. Vardaman and
his company was there to protect
him, and this the Columbus people
knew.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23

IL matters not what the Cover
nor does, from spanking the eagle
p taking too mu,h mint jullp, the
VicksbuFg Dispatch aad the Green.
vile Democrat will offer some excuse
10 his defense.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23

The and regiment left last Mon.
day for Jacksonville, Fla, to join the
army Of Gen, Lee. II is thought
the boys win be kept there drilling
for the next two months.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23

The Enterprise, Of Indiauola, came
out last week with ST.. Henry am.
nouncemant betwaeB two heavy blaek
lines. 81 was Ell right but a little
early
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23

The governor ANNOUNCES the start.
ling fact that be does not read the
newspapers. From his late actions,
some one must read them To him.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23

markaHs statements which are merely used As a text. Correction Of those,
n needed al af, could have been supplied 10 a dozen lines This quite
extensive summary is furnished % supply q general need. While the oe-
.rurary " The figures IS yUuehed for The closest security Is invited. And
II any one VIII cite The Herald to any eueos or ummsions wrong de-
ducluls DO misuse N5 the ends ot truth, the same viii be gladly aeknoWl-
edged and fairly Herald.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23

Mississippi viii have another bat.
tallion, composed OF six companies.
Gov, McLaurln has been ordered to
order Its formation at once.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23

Hobson's brother Is one OF the new
arrivals a. the West Point Military
Academy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23

IN Governor letter appears 4 q this issue 81 the Commonwealth,
II des PCT tke glasses g read bet secn tho lines. tor III aemapaauary I.
y pam that 9 blind man can read Il By the sense d touch. Mefaarp
ana banoo WIN NJ doubt g down b history IS letter writer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23

Gen, Blanoo Of Havana vas shot
by a soldier In the Volunteer Army
Of Cuba.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23

Col. w. j. Byran will 60 with Lees
Command to Cuba.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23

Pat Henry will need an ounce of
liquid air after the 18th.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23

Upper MINIS District 100000 Lower oooo
ISt Frncis I,rE, a oftooo Ill.,, Ash ""NO
White River GHkJ 90 100000 Tcums lrk. and ual oIso ooo
Rel,v Rod Rfyar aotfouo r., ''" 81" N"'J =looOVo
This distribution passed without any omen compafpt frn, th, ,Tnnts.
lppt Districts n VIVA accented ~. ri,Et tL,t ,raa, ~ 'w % |o "SSlsS-
lensas osInn 1872 while the Mississippi side escaped entirely, that the
large sums for the former simply evened up the inequalities Of uo tw,
sides, But owing to mmcccdcnuy cbcap work what Ina n "g W.
middle and upper Bolivar no amount was taken NJ fo oT,,t, V ~" ",IeS ="
the work on the White River basin and Raising M, rn5 Im, ~ va
same about The great disasters of the Mississippi side Of the overflow Of
Il807i-whch for The first tIme-ralsed the hue apd cru tb,t oaiat,. ny,
been shown Louisiana md Arkansas Nnt1r,uy ,,orl, ~. "'
VS9' ignorance au Design had used this clamor against Mr. Catchings
The figures given do not contain all Of The moneys allotted to the Ieyoog
in the period compiled, There were Special and high water allowances
from reserve funds supplemental to these stated, which we're given out At
Tue regular commission meeting, We lind these all included and listed in
Vhe following tre totals by districts ina paper prepared by Capt. Town.
SEND ana read before the River Commission at its meeting In 1896;
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29
A Paper for the People.

knowing that the reading pub
llc of Colorado, Wyoming, New
Mexico and the entire inter-mo
tain region want only the
most reliable and accurate news
in regard to the preseat Spanish
Cuban complications and the
best possible reports concerning
the navel engagements and the
land battles in Cuba, The Denver
Republican has secured the ex-
elusive right to publish each
morning, simultaneously with
its publication in New York, the
special news of the New York
Herald.
That great paper Is acknowledge
ed by all unbiased people of
North America and Europe to be
the most genuinely enterprising of
any journal of the day and gener-
alton, as it was in the last gener-
alton. Its news gathering facill-
ties are unequaled and its tele-
graphic reports Of events are as
absolutely accurate as conscien-
tious correspondents can possibly
make them. In addition to its
superb news service, 1T proposes
by the most advanced ph0togra phi
ic process to reproduce scenes OF
all battles just as they occur.
The Denver Republicans ar
rangements with the Herald,
made at great cost TO itself Tor
the sole benilit of Its readers, in
clude the very cream OF the Her
AIDS exclusive and reliable news
service, as we'll as the photographs
of all conflicts. These will be
furnished each day to all the
readers of The Republican. The
people of the inter-mounta1n
country are to be congratulated
that they will thus be enabled to
share in the best news advantages
of the reading public of the me-
tropolis of America.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29

The HERALD will be sent to anv
address tor one year for $1.25.
The Hicks ,sso Almanac and Paper.

The Hicks 1893 Almanac and Paper.
We are informed that the 1898
Almanac OF Prof. Irl Hicks is now
ready, and judging from its past
history, it will not be manv weeks
Nm finding Its way into homes
and Offices ali over America. IT.
is much larger and finer than any
previous lssne. 1t contains 116
pages, is splendilly printed and
illustrated on fine book paper,
having the finest portrait ever
given of Prot. Hicks. 1t can no
longer be denied that the publica-
tons of Prof Hicks have become a
necessity to the family and com
mercial life OF this country. HIS
Journal. 'Word and Works" aside
from Its storm, weather and astro-
nomical features, has taken rank
with the best literary, scientific
and family magazine OF the age.
Do not believe hearsay and reports
See the Hicks Almanac and paper
for yourself. You will then know
why they are so popular. They
are educators OF the millions, and
unrivaled safeguards to property
and human life. 1t is matter OF
simple record that Prof. Hicks has
toretold for many years all great
storms, floods, drouths and lorna
does. even the recent terrible
drouth all over the country. The
Almanac alone is 25 cents copy.
The paper Is $l.00 IL year with the
Almanac as premium. Send to
Word and Works Pub. Co.,
22O1 Locust ST., st. Louis, Mo.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29
APRIL IN AMERICAN HISTORY.

April is an eventful month in
American history. Thirty seven
years ago this month, and two
days after the firing OF the shot
that initiated the bloody battles of
our civil war. Fort Smmpter sur
rendered. Ihirty-three years ago
this month, Abraham Lincoln,
who exhausted every honorable
means to avert the conflict, and
whose craftsmanship saved the re-
public, was assassinated. The ia
tai shot was fired on the night of
April the IA, and death ensued on
the following day.
April witnessed both IN begin
ming and end of the war of the re-
bell1on; Sumpter was fired upon
April IL, 1861, and Lee surrender
ed 20 Grant April .. 1865. The
same is true of the revolutionary
war; the battle of Lexington was
fought on April 10, 1775, and the
preliminary treaty of peace with
Great Britain was ratified by con-
gress Oh April 10, 1888.
The Mexican war began in the
same month, the first battle being
fought Oh April 25, 1916.
Three momentous events in
our earlier history have their
dates in the month of April; the
first congress met on April 6,
1889. George Washington was
inaugurated president on April 80
of the same year and the navy de-
partment was organized on April
so, 179S. 1t was on the last dav
of April 1908, that the treaty was
made with France for our pur-
chase of Louisiana.
The neurology of the month is
too voluminous to be considered.
but from the list OF earth's great
est who died in April may be
singled out the name of Benjiman
Franklin, philosopher. statesman,
scientist. patriot and father Of the
printing craft.
AS a natal month of historical
events April has a fruitful record,
and at the rate we are now max
ing, history in 1898 will contain
many important addltlons.-EX.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29
Neck-Tie Social

Ladies of the W. r. G. will give
necl-tie social at the school
house, Saturday evening April 30.
The proceeds to go to The benefit
of the Corps.
Every lady is expected to bring
a gentleman's tie or bow in a
sealed envelope, wearing one of a
corresponding likeness. Each
gentleman who buys tie is en-
titled to il dish of ice cream, cake,
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29
PUBLIC OPINION.
3CO0 PAPERS IN CNE, FOR THREE
MONTHS, FOR 25 CENTS.

You can find the great pulse of
the United States by reading
PUBLIC OPINION, which quotes
opinions from Atlantic to Paci!
ic on all important questions. In
no other way can YOU become
familiar with the sentiment of
every state and with the opinions
of every faction in every state.
President Mckinley, Senator AL
lison, Senator Hanna, VIM. j. Bry
an, The Governor OF Canada, and
the Spanish Legation at Washing
ton are among the recent subscnb-
ers for Public Opinion They
want it because it gives the public
opinion OF the United States.
Doubtless YOU will conclude to
send us 25 cents for 8 months sub
scrlptlon. Paper will be stop
ped at expiration of this time.
Regular subscription price, 50. so
per year. Sample copies free.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29
Mrs. CIeveland's New Portraits.

Mrs. Cleveland, recently had a
new set of photographs taken,
the first time she has been photo
graphed since leaving the White
House, and has given them to
Mr.. Box, with permission TO pub
fishing them in The Ladies
Home Journal, where they will be
publicly seen for the first time.
The set also includes the first
authoritative photographs publish
ed of the new Princeton home OF
the Clevelands.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29

We acknowledge receipt of a
Pamphlet and circular entitled
1.-The Truth About Cigaretts' in
which the writer tries to explain
how cigarett smoking is not in
furious. The effects of that filthy
habit Is plainly evident to every
, one and we consider such reading,
trash.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29

Tuesday morning the little light
house tender Mangrove captured
the big Spanish auxiliary cruiser
Panama. The Spanish ship car
sried crew of p men and one
shot directed properly, would
have sunk the little warrior and
her brave crew of only Is men.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29

John Jacob Astor, of New York
tilas presented the government
with his fine steam yacht, offered
ahe use OF railroads with which he
is connected for the transportation
of troops free of charge, will raise
and eqmppe battary of artillary,
all to prove his patriotism.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29

John Sherman resigned hls po
sition as secretary OF state, Mon
day, and Judge Day, of OHIO, was
appointed his successor. Mr..
Sherman retires on account OF
failing health he being rs years
old and has been in public service
for more than forty years.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29

A transaction i'll which yol;cannot lcscisa
sure thug BiiIousness, sicl; headache, fur
rea TONGUE, ieySr, piles lnd ,ho,iannd other
liver. Cascarcts Clnly Cuthurtic, tile Won
dcrful now liver stimnlunt and Intestinal
tonic are ,y all druggists guaranteed 20 cure
or money refunded. G. q. g. are sure
thing. Try u box to-day; 10c., sc, SOC.
Sample and booklet free. Sec our big ad.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29

The first naval battle of the war
will most likely be fought near
the Philippine islands. Commo
dare Dewey with fleet has been
ordered to that point acd Span
ish fleet. Is also said to lie headed
for the same place.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29

The President appointed Charles
Emery Smlth as postmaster gen
,eral, James A. Geary having re-
signed on account of-ill health.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29

The President issled call for
125,0O0 volunteers, Saturday, TO
DO raised among the states and
territories according.to population.
Colorado IS allotted ,29S men.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29

Many volunteer will be dis
apolnte d in not being one of the
favored few that will be chosen to
defend the country, as the number
called for is less than one fifth the
number that responded.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29

Citizens in New Mexico fearing
an outbreak OF the indians during
the absence of the regular troops,
asks that volunteer company be
raised TO watch the American
Weyleus.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29

The gun boat Nafhville fired
the first shot and captured the first
prlze, on the 22nd, i'll the war
with Spain. The vessel was big
freight steamer bound for Havana
loaded with supplies.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29

The citizens of Golden, on re-
,ce1ving news of the declaration of
wsr, demonstrated their putrlot
ISM by burning the Spanish flag
in bon fire and hanging Weyler
in el6gy.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29

The Hawaiian islands will most
likely be annexed to the United
States, as they would be valuable
IN many ways to this country in
case of serious conflict with
Spain.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29

Up to date large Spanish ships
ahave been captured, by the Amer
7can navy. beside several small
craft.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29

and eats with the lady wearing a
tie like the one he buys.
Cakes will thankfully be re-
ceived by the corps, from those
who will have the kindness to
bring them.
Order of the Corps.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29

1t looks as though Spain was
going to have trouble at home as
wei! as abroad.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29
OFFICIAL PAPER OF B..oA COUNTY

The latest report Is that Glad
stone is dead.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29

GOLD WATCH. Hfnsi,,,sT. MnIs, Tn,Sn %s,s msn. sS,
ting prices and quarreling we bought l,l0o lax
gold filled case watches, worth Si5, that we are
selling Mt Ss.25. Care Of any bank or express
company with examining privilege.
WINGER " Co. station Il.
No. 5a2 Kenw0od Terrace, Chicago, III.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1898-04-29
THE
DENVER
TIMES
$500 per year.

Sl.25 for three months.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
"TERRITORY OF HAWAII"


San Francisco, Sept. 1O.-The steam.
err Coptic, from Yokohama and Hong
Kong, via Honolulu, brings the follow.
ing advices to the Associated press
from the latter city, under date of
September 8:
1t will be the territory OF Hawaii" That il
the name which the annexation commission
has decided to recommend to congress Thus
will be preserved In the political nomenclature
Of the United States the distinctive origin
Of this part Of the United States The
history and tradition OF the Islands and
the associations that no resident here
wants forgotten will go on In un-
broken union with the name. The form Of
the government will be modelled on that Of ex-
isting territories. There will be no more de-
partures from this form than local conditions
and national political considerations makes
necessary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
PAWNINC OF PENSIONS
Il Ia Growing Evil and stringent Meass
ures Must he Adopted to Effectual-
~ Stop It.

Washington, Sept i0.-An appendix
to the annual report Of the commits
sioner of pensions has been made pub
lie. 1t contains statistics in regard to
work of the office. The reports from
the various divisions Of the bureau are
also Incorporated. 1t is stated that
the pawning or pledging of pension
certificates is growing evil and some
stringent measure should be adopted
TO reach the offense, and, II possible,
to etfectually stop it. 1t has been de-
veloped, by investigations made in
several cases OF this nature, that un-
scrupulous persons have accepted as
security for money loaned to needy
pensioners their pension certificates
and vouchers, charging them in
terest on the amounts so loaned
ranging from five to so per
cent per month. This practice
Is not confined to any one place, but is
INDUCED in TO greater or less extent
in most, II not all, Of the principal
cities throughout the country.