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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-07-21

Miss Mabelle Smith, a charming
young lady Of Greenyille, who has beon
visiting the pleasant and soeiabie home
Of the Misses McLemore Of this city
returned home Sunday
Mrs Nv. 4. Chambers together with
Miss Tullula Strong. accompanied By
Miss Lizzie Strong, Of New Orleans,
left last Friday for Bishop KY near
Louisville, where they go to spend the
summer
Mr. M, P, ]sturdivant aud mother
stopped over in our city till the triu
went east Tuesday afternoon, on which
they left for Winona Mr. Sturdiyant,
with bis wife aud children, WIN soon
leave Gleudora, 10 spend the summsr
somewhere among The noun s4ins II
Tennessee
Mr. Morris, who for tho last month
has been serving the delicious soda wa.
ter at G. w. Crockets Drug Store, re
turned to bis home at Jackson last Sat.
urday, but the following day Mr. O. w.
jenkins, Of sardis. a young man Of drug
experience, was filling bis place. Mr..
Crockett has things coming and going
IN the drug business.
Miss Virgie Mosby an accomplished
young lady Of Oxford, who has been
stopping the last week with her frienl Is
here, the Misses McLemore, returned
home yesterday.
Miss Anabelle Thayer who has been
quite sick, we are glad to say to her en-
quirers, that she Is much better
G, L. White, an old Carroll county boy
and an old newspaper man VINO Ton
some time has resided at Rolling Fork.
is in the city today,
Geo Pope, e. L. Turner r. b Best,
Jr, 1T Dean, and r. Greys ofLeland.
are here at court this week
NJ. P Caskey Of Shell Mound was in
the city yesterday
Mrs, w L. Mcconnell, Of New Or
leans, IS visiting her brother Mr. P.
McConnico
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-07-21

JURY NUMBER II.

The first case Of any importance was
the case Of o. K. Houck VS., C. e.
Wright
No county can boast of more accom-
odating and efficient officers than Lee
fore county. Mr.. B G Humphreys.
our worthy sheriff, is an officer Of great
executive ability. Duty is his guiding
star. and be has followed it all through
his official career, and the only regrets
our people have is that he can serve us
only one term in this office
Circuit Clerk Bew and his competent
assistant and son, Mr.. Roy Bew, are ac-
eomodating and keep their records in a
manner that is a credit to them and the
court.
Messrs. Nets ald Scruggs, the sheriTs
deputies, are suited and competent for
the important positions they hold.
District Attorney Fred Clarke has no
sympathy for evil doors, but is on their
back and before you can say seat, the
verdict Of tho jury says Guilty as
charged
Mr.. w J Back is n Of the best
court s~tenogaphers we ever saw. He
is not only attentive but correct
Mr. O. X. Houck, Of Memphis. was
here the first Of the week, looking after
a case he has in this court
The case of Joe Coleman vs. o. r,
Bledsoe, was decided in favor Of plain
tiff.
One OF the most interesting cases that
has been tried in Mississippi was the
case Of Houck & Co. vsC e. Wright
and was decided in favor Of defendant.
The point Of interest in the case is.
the plaintiff, Houck & Co, Of Memphis,
have, by a contract with Vose & Son,
Of Boston, the exclusive right to sell
their Grand pianos in a certain section
Of this state. The defense alleged that
this was a combine prohibited by the
laws Of Mississippi, and that all con
tracts made by parties to a combine
were void. Under said showing made
BY the defendant the court gave a pre-
emptory instruction tor him This de-
cision, II affirmed by the supreme court.
will be one Of the most important made
By them IN years. It will force every
wholesale dealer to sell to any mer-
chant, instead Of permitting as It is
now, only one man in q town to handle
their special line.
The trial Of w w Farley who is
charged with the killing Of hotel keep
er Heard, at Leland, will, It is now
Thought be postponed until the next
term Of court.
The following sentences were imposed
by Judge Montgomery John Epps for
murder, 40 years Ed Brown, for muir.
der. 40 years VIM Booker assault and
battery 8 years,
Our city is proud Of It's local bar No
better can be found in the state.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-07-21

Its your own fault If you use old-tash
toned, greasy salves and liniments that
soil your clothing and offend your q.
factories when you get that very
pleasant and stainless liquid, DR. Tiche,
nors Antiseptic It heals Cuti Burns
etc. quicker and with tess suffering
than anything Only 50 cents at drug
gists and they like 70 seii ~
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-07-21

TIE history Of the spread 9f yellow
fever last year 6 2 remarkable endorse
meht ofPnckly Ash Bitters g pre-
yenHve Thisremedg was nsed quiet lib
orally ia many localities in tbe infected
districts. and IN these localities Tue dis
ease scarcely obtained q f9otiold some
10 fact were not infected atail This
suggtats that the ggnenll us3 q Prickly
Ash Bittors AZ the proper p the
districts usually visited aw levsr
would render al epidemi p iblA
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-07-21

Ordered that contract b. let 81 AM
gust term 70 build bridge acroas Glaze
Lake. ! road no. 75 and bridge across
and 70 repair Bear Creek bridge
Ordered that publication be made for
letting public printing for ensuing Il
months % lst Monday is August, 1893
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-07-21
ID the TaIlahatehIe

A jolly crowd Of excursionists board
ed the Str. Pharr yesterday morning
for a trip up the Tallahatcnie as far as
Minter City and return Rest and en-
loyment IS their sole Object and such
they will get out 81 it before they REL
turn. Among those present were Mr.
and Mrs. AT II. George and children
Misses Bette Young George and Flor
Gee, Messes u z. George = M Turn
ct and w C. George, Jr IF Carroltoni
Mr. Dennis. Of 5tarkville Misses Nell
son, se8por and Arnold, Of Tenn Miss
Reese Of Baltimore Miss Mason, Of
Holly Springs Mr and Mrs 7 8
George and daughter, Misses Lillian
and Fannie johnson Messrs Z M AL
bridge. Robt and Ewing johnson, q
Greenwood
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-07-21
BUY 4 SINGER.

The lightest, easiest best running ma
chine today IA Tho market IS tne Singer.
/ have a full line on hand together with
attachments and needles II you want
a Singer Of any part Of it don't fail e
see ne, LIE ARTEHBERHY
Agent
once nt Cooks Gun shop
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-07-21
WANTED.

70 rent + desirable iatil haying De-
tween 200 and 300 acres q cultivation
near Greenwood with 9 privilege Of
buying. If desired Place nlnss have
good houses, water o.s Wnte ne
terms and particulars
A %. GgANr.
IsIy Bliss
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-07-21

For SALE Near The e. r depot lip
the johnson addition 2 lots and tena
ment house now renting at fl4 per
month, for 5000 Apply TO i 4
Crosby
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-07-21

Rev. p. Il Lipsey has returned from
the Baptist State Convention, which
met at Brookhaveu, and will FIJI bis us
ual appointment at the Baptist church
next Sunday.
MI. J. D. Townsend, a prominent
merchant and planter Of Lehore, Miss,
was in the city Saturday and fayoredu us
with q pleasant call and an order for
some job work.
Mr.. w. r. Pillow, who spent Saturday
and Sunday in the 5th immune regiment
camp at Columbus. returned home Wed
nesday. He reports all well and that
On early move is expected,
Prof. 7. H. Someryille, the efficient
instructor in the department Of law in
the State University at Oxford, accom-
panied BY his charming wife, arrived in
our city Wednesday andare the guests
Of Judge Williamson's family.
MI. Roy Bew, who for the past two
months has been attending a business
college at Memphis, returned home
Sunday, and was found at his old post
Of duty as clerk when court opened
Monday morning.
mi. ZolHecoFer Whitehead, who for
the last three weeks has been with the
Greenwood Drug Store, returned last
Monday morning to his home at Vino
la. Mr.. Whitehead Is a ine young
man, and we predict success for him in
bis chosen field Of labor.
MI. senter, who has been on a
visit to his old home at Nashville fot
/ the last three weeks, returned home last
Monday morning. He reports q very
enjoyable time But then --g He
can now Be found at the Greenwood
Drug Store or ~
Mr. c. B. Taylor, Of Mt, Pleasant,
Texas, is here with his wife on a visit
to her her brother, Mr. Nets, fam
lily. From the many complimentary
remarks made by Mr.. Taylor in regard
to the city and its citizens, we pre-
dict MI. Taylor making this bis future
home.
The congregation Of the Methodist
church last Sunday morning was very
large owing to there beingn no preaching
az any other of the churches Of the city
REV. P. T. Lipsey being at the Baptist
state Convention at Brookhsyen, and
the Presbyterian and Episcopal churches
being without pastors There were
very few out at night owing to the in
eIemency Of the weather The singing
during the service was awakening and
was, We must SAY, enjoyed BY everyone
present. Rev. Mitchell Is q true Chris
titan and his sermons show IN earnest
ness about them that every Cnri5lani
no matter to what denomination he be-
longs, admires
Capt. ]. X yardaman was here last
Friday He came to bid bis family good
bye and arrange bis business before bis
regiment leaves Columbus Capt Var.
daman thinks his regiment viii BE- sent
Is Santiago within the next hfteen days.
We hope such Will mot b the Gaze, for
IL yellow fever infssts hiscountry there
are hundreds Of men In this regiment
who have never had the fever, and are
lliaba 10 take It, among whom Z Capt
Vandaman Brave aud fearless men
like Capt Vardaman should BE- cent 70
capture s country and not 70 hold one
after being captured BIT q mattar.
not where they send him he e willing
q Is and 90 Bis duty and Gle prayers
and best wishes Of the people here 81
with bin.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-07-21

Clothes for Summer
Here IN great yariety we have the
right weight in CLOTHING and UN.
DERWEAR for men and boys Grand
stock Of STRAW HATS aud NECK
WEAR
WARNER 8 sEARLES co
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-07-21

WANTED middle aged lady neat
and tidy ia appearance TODD Light woFk
WIN give one TINT suits 3 good home
and reasonable salary Address
f. NJ Hagan,
Slaughter Mise
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-07-21
MANrEn

70 buy Or would lease for 2 term q
years small plantation q TIVE tn tour
hundred acres close to Greenwood Adj
cress b this Office
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-07-21

a.. handle everything in bIcYele sundrlaa
Fffinrs. aud do atI kiuds Of bicycle re-
r ~. s. Cunningham B 90
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-07-21

HI t6at line. and viii guarantees prizes
snd anish-
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-07-21

Va win sell you . bicycle on the INSTALL
,t ann. Nv. 8. Cunningham s. 90.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-07-21

a. N Pentecost,
Fred P. Clarke, District Attorney
w. A. Montgomery Judge
John Groves, Bailin.
The petit jury wCethen empaneled
for the 1st week, q list Of whose names
are as follows
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-07-21

Mr. II g Burns 3 large planter q
woodstock was lhg city Tuesday
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-07-21

Miss Mabelle Smith a charming
young lady Of Greenyille, who has been
visiting the pleasant and sociabie home
OF the Misses McLemore of this city,
returned home Sunday
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-07-21
COMMONWEALTH.

GREENWOOD Mss july 81 1898
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-07-21
cIacUIT cOURT HAPPENINGS


Last Monday morning the ryy ct oar
worthy sheriff announced tlr't court
was 10 session.
Judge W A MONTGOMERY ths pre-
siding judge IF the district was IN The
chair
MI. Fred P Clarke. Of Rosedale. was
acting ia District Attorney b g.
Humphreys place as prosecuting attor.
ney
The grand jury wascallea g the stand
and after being qualified They ~ -r in,
strueted by the c1urt as no. tlrjr d'ties
Judge Montgomery rh1r-e WIS 7
but brought ont pltiuly thr uisle p
ers and crimes on whifl lills situ'd
found. Mr. Ben Z lmys vas SELL
~ foreman Of she grgnl iarg
The following is thr
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-07-21

PICK HOLDER,
Satin Engraved,
Gold Lined, Enameled
Flag Price 81, %,
Illustration J Size,
Quadruple Plate.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-07-21

once 81 Cook Gun shop
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02
We VIII Have to Annex Hawaii, Now.

The sending of the invading expedi-
tions to the Philippines will affect the
Hawaiian question vitality. Like the
cruiser Charleston. the transports
which carry troops must stop at HAWAII
to replenish their coal bunkers. Ii the
Hawaiians let rs take this coal with
out the preteXt that we are using ii to
make our way TO our nearest home
port, as is required by international
law in such cases. they will stand con-
victed OF gross breach of neutrality
that, in the eyes of the law of nations,
allies them with the United States in
hostility TO Spain. The taking of coal
by the American ships at Hawaii to
make an extensive campaign against
the Spanish possessions will undoubt-
edly result in compelling the United
States either to assume protectorate
over the islands or TO annex them.
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CERVERA CAUGHT IN A TRAP
Cornered by American War Ships
in Santiago Harbor.
MUST SURRENDER OR STARvE
Authorities Undecided Whether To Try to
Reduce the Qualifications and Enter
the Harbor or to Keep Cervera Bot
tied up-Ie's Doomed, Anyway.

Authentic dispatches received at
Washington state that the Spanish
fleet under Admiral Cervera is in
the harbor of Santiago de Cuba and
the u. S. fleets under Admiral Samp-
son and Commodore Schley are maneu-
vering outside. The great naval bat
tie of the war may take place in or near
the harbor of Santiago. Now that
Sampson and Schley have met and
found Cervera in Santiago the question
is how to get ut him. To run the guns
of the MORO (round) castle and other
strong Notifications and the torpedo
defenses will be difficult. Only one
ship can pass in at IA time. The dan
gers of such exposure are tremendous.
An attack on the Notifications by
bombardment will probably be the
first movement. Even with the mines
DESTROYED the Spanish men-of-war can
operate with deadly effect in guarding
the pass to their haven. No better
position could have been chosen by the
Spanish admiral To overcome him
procession of the American ships will
have to fire broadside after broadside
pass. A blockade might starve Ger
vera out and make him issue from the
bay to fight in desperation, but the
place is believed to be well stocked
with food.
Havana is well invested by Commo-
dore Watson's squadron of IA vessels.
At Washington opinions differ as to
what should be done. There is n SEN
timent in the navy in favor of keeping
the Spanish fleet pocketed in Santiago
harbor There is a sentiment equally
strong in favor of wiping out the San
tiago batteries and the Cervera fleet by
a combined land and naval attack.
Naval officers all agree on one point,
that the Spanish position is strong and
the problem difficult. 1t is confidently
expected that should the Spanish at
tempt to force a passage TO sea the
news of the total destruction of their
feet may be expected at any time.
1t is authoritatively stated that the
situation of the Santiago harbor is such
that our gunboats. which are available
for the purpose, could successfully pre-
vent the escape OF the Spaniards, thus
relieving considerable part Of both
SIMPSONS and Schley's fleets for oper-
atoms elsewhere Members of the adj
ministration regard the present situa-
ton as most favorable for our cause
and do not doubt that in very short
time the Spanish fleet will be utterly
destroyed and active operations begun
against Havana by both our military
and naval forces.
The published report that another
and more formidable feet is en- route
from Cadiz to the relief Of the impris-
oned squadron is not credited by mem
bers of the administration, but should
this prove to be the fact, the move
would be welcomed by our naval au-
thorities as il would certainly result,
il is said, in the destruction of the two
fleets instead of one
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

Pierre, S. D.-State Treasurer Phil
lips called in $4,000 IS and s51, o0G
AIS, reducing the states bonded in-
debtedness to under 100000 with no
floating debt.
Cincinnati, Ohio-In the case OF the
Central Trust Company OF New York
against the Columbus. Hooking Valley
and Toledo Railroad Company, Judge
Lurton ordered decree of sale. date
not set, and appointed r. B. Cowcn
and A. n. Humes special masters to
sell 1t. The minimum price set is s4,-
500 900.
Chattanooga, Tenn.-At secret
meeting Of representatives Of all the
southern pipe companies they were
consolidated into the American Pipe
and Foundry Company, a corporation
with s2.000,000 capital and a bonded
indebtedness Of $1.500.000.
Denver. Colo.-Dasey, Seller and
Russell riding a trip!et, broke the
worlds record for one mile at Denver
Wheel Club Park. The quarters were
reeled off in :33, so 3-5. 1909 and
Il 40 ID. nc IOl ilCl lCIOiu was hNFA
by Johnson. Mertens and Kiser, who
made the mile in LAG 2-5.
Washington, May 24.-The chief JUS
tice announced that the supreme court
would adjourn to Tuesday, May 81, and
would then adjourn for the term.
Portsmouth, n. H.-The Comancher
Senator Mark A. Hanna's steam yacht,
arrived at the navy yard and was
formally turned over to the govern
ment
Saratoga, N. Y.-The Columbia-Cor-
nell-Pennsylvania and Wisconsin re-
gatta will take place on Saratoga Lake
June 80. July the freshmen and uni
versity crews will contest.
Washington. Information has
reached here from Canton, China, that
through the efforts of United States
Consul Pedloe a revision has been Sc
cured Of the transit pass rules. which
will prove OF great benefit to import
ers.
Beloit. Wis.-The flftieth anniver-
sary Of the connection of Prof. Joseph
Emerson with Beloit college was cele-
brated.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02
TESTS PATIENCE.
The Most Patient People Must Show An

The Most Patient People Must Show An
noyance at Times.
Nothing spoils good disposition
quicker,
Nothing taxes mans patience
Like any itchiness of the skin.
Itching piles almost drive you crazy.
All day ii makes you miserable,
All night it keeps you awake.
Itch. Itch. Itch. With no relief.
Just the same with eczema.
Can hardly keep from scratching it.
You would do SO but you know it
makes you worse.
Such miseries are daily decreasing.
People are learning they can be cured.
Learning the merits of Doan's Oint-
ment.
Plenty of proof that Doan's Ointment
will cure piles, eczema, or any itchi-
ness of the skin.
Read the testimony of a Battle Creek
citizen.
Mr.. A. G. Ayers, book binder, of 1877
West Main street, Battle Creek, says:
My hands became so sore from eczema
that it was with difficulty could bend
my fingers. The skin cracked open,
large scabs formed and in addition to
the spots being tender they itched
intolerably. / tried everything could
hear about or get hold of to stop the
trouble but was unable to do SO until
/ procured Doan's Ointment. / had
heard it spoken about by several peo-
pie but as / thought it would act like
all the other preparations which tried
/ waited some time until / was com
PEELED from the condition of my hands
TO do something. Doan's Ointment
cured me. Up to date, and this is some
months after l stopped the treatment,
/ have had no indication of any return.
Doan's Ointment for sale by all
dealers. Price so cents. Mailed by
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. V, sole
agents for the u. S. Remember the
name Doan's and take no substitute.
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A GREAT REMEDY.
Greatly Tested.
Greatly Recommended.

The loss of the hair is one OF the most
serious losses woman can undergo
Beautiful hair gives many a woman a
claim to beauty which would be utterly
wanting IL the locks were short and
scanty. II is almost serious a loss when
the natural hue of the hair begins to fade,
and the shining trssses of chestnut and
auburn are changed to gray or to a faded
shadow of their former brightness. Such
loss is no longer a necessity. There is
one remedy which may we'll be called a
great remedy by reason of its great sue
cess in stopping the falling of the hair
cleansing the scalp of dandruh, and re-
storing the lost color to gray or faded
tresses. DR.. Ayers Hair vigor is a stand
ard and reliable preparation, in use in
thousands Of homes, and recon amended by
everyone who has tested il and expert
enced the remarkable results that follow
its use. 1t makes hair grow. 1t restores
the original color to hair that has turned
gray or faded out. 1t stops hair from fall
ing, cleanses the scalp of dandruff, and
gives the hair a thickness and gloss that
no other preparation can produce.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02
UNCLE SAM WILL KEEP THEM.
Martial Law to be Declared In the Phil
ippines by Maj.-Gen. Merritt.

ippines by Maj.-Gen. Merritt.
Maj.-Gen. Merritt, who is to go TO
the Philippine islands as military gov
ernor, is expected to govern them un-
der martial law until congress decides
what shall finally be done with them.
There is now little doubt that they
will be permanently held by the
United States. In view of this belief
some consideration is already being
given TO the problem of devising civil
government for the islands when the
war is ended. The proposition that
seems to meet most favor is to have
the government of the islands admin
istered by board of three commission
ers, TO be composed of two civilians and
one officer of the u. ). army, as in the
District of Columbia. When the num-
Der of Americans in the islands in
creases sufficiently very limited form
of popular government would be intro
duced, to be expanded in the future.
Tariff taxes are to be collected by mil
itary authority, and are to be turned
into the treasury of the United States.
Upon the proclamation of martial
law by Ma. Gen. Merritt the civil
government of Spanish authorities will
be completely superseded and Gov.
August will become virtually pris-
oner of war. Under the joint super
vision of Gen. Merritt and Admiral
Dewey the captured Spanish fortifca-
tions will be placed in the best defen-
sive condition and should the Cadiz
feet attempt to retal1c the islands it
will meet with hot reception.
Official advices received from Admiral
Dewey, while confirming the belief
that his control of Manila harbor is as
firm as ever, indicate that the necessity
for reinforcing him with a powerful
military force is daily increasing
Gen. Merritt's demand for forces has
been acceded to, and has resulted in
securing the Presidents promise that
$1,000 additional soldiers would be
cheerfully furnished if they were re-
qured
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02
AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS.

We are asserting In the courts our night 70 the
exclusive use OF the word "CASTOltlA ana
"PITCHER'S CASTORIA," as our Trade Mark
/, Dr. Samuel Pitcher. OF Hyannis, Massa-
chusetts, was the originator OF PITCHERS
CASTORIA," the same that has borne and does
now bear the fac-simile signature OF CHAS. IL.
FLETCHER on every wrapper This Is the
original PITCHERS CASToRIA" which has
been used in the homes OF The mothers OF
America for over thirty years Look carefully
at the wrapper and see that 1t is the kind you
have always bought" and has the signature OF
CHAS. II. FLETCHER on the Wrapper No
one has authority from me TO use my name ex-
cept The Centaur Company, OF which Chas IL.
Fletcher is President.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02
Cruiser Columbia Badly Injured.

During a thick fog in New York har-
Dor the new L. 5. cruiser Columbia
was run into by the British steamer
Foscolia bound for Bordeaux, grain
laden. The Foscolia struck the Col
umbia on the starboard quarter just
forward of the after barbette. cutting
clean into the hull, making hole
10 feet across filing a compartment
with water. The Foscolia sank almost
Immediately but the Columbia sue
ceeded in rescuing all OF her crew and
landed them. The Columbia was at
once sent TO the Brooklyn navy yard
to be locked for repairs.