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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1898-06-17

4 great oonmo;iop seems TO have
taken place sno3y railway circles
oxins 20 The contemplated through
q seTSioe between the Paci5c Coast
and Chicago Ehich Is operating n
dsy each week THIS Is not a neE de-
PaT'are by any means. 81 the Denver
/ Rio GraDds Railroad Company snd
rs connections have been o~peratrpgs
through car service b4tpeeD the Pa.
SlSc and Atlantic Coast ria. Salt Lake
Pueblo. Denver. Kansas City and
Ch'esyo for years. and three da :
each N'-es. siz. ever "Wednesday.
Th1rslsy md Friday evening. The
cars 'cT this through service are Of
he latest Pullman design. and are
supplied with clean liuer and bedding
throughout. \ Pullman porter Is as.
siE1el &C. each car. These cars ar.
also nujer the personal supervision
Of 8 Special Excursion ages,
WHOSE duty IL Il 10 see tia, passen.
gers are gwen every oomto,; aud A;
tentivn. For further information. 80.
ply 20 any agent. or II +. Ssvirs.
General Agent. or 20 ~. ~. Cushing.
Travelling Passenger Agent. -. 4 r
q. L. r. IS wes, 3td Sou h 81. sal;
Lake City. Utah.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1898-06-17

Elegant lire u gents. youths and
ehiiJrcn's summer suits. straw and
other latest style hats Just unpackcd
al AleIandcr's.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1898-06-17
GEO. 3. RCssELI-'

Th- boys are fortunate in being
sent 70 Porto Rico instead Of TO
Cuba. They are also forum ate In
having 2 iaai and skilled soldier as
their commander instead Of one q
Mckln!sy's political pets Genera!
Lee srnsllei lots OF powder during
the Civil War and knoSs Low 10
handle his men on the field Of battle.
The NcEaia boys viii doubtless see
s1!2s han! sSrSise before the war Is
oyer. The INDEPENDENT feels sure
iEsi thsy viii prove equal to any de-
nands ;hs; may b. made % them
aud that the honor Of the STATE vii
IL sale IL their hands.
We wish the boys a pleasant voy.
age TO Porto Rici and a safe return
20 their bones when the gar Is over.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1898-06-17
|:M6I1M1|
|aiGNja
Say
Huntington"

when the ticket sRcnt asks you aha,
railroad east Of Denver you van,
Jour ticket a. read over.
The Burlington il The tbor,ss, line
from Denver 20 Omaha. Chicago. ST.
Louis and every shore eas; 81 iboa,
cities.
IL s The only line ont o, D,, 70,
funn'og two las; trains daily To on,s.
Ia and Chicago. They leave 4. 9.ao
a. IN. add go ? tn.
Tickets at offices o. o~opnec,in,
lines.
W =. MCMILLAN, Gel ACT,
1'@ W. Temple ST.. Salt LAX. Ci,,
n. y. ne.Ien.
Inv. ra... Azi.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1898-06-17

IL you are thinking " getting a hi.
cycle sond to G. Alexander. Eiko
Nevada, Tor Crescent catalogue and
rreSs.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1898-06-17
Orakrrd TO Join Grnrral Lee.

The following dispatch Eas pceiT-
ed this forenoon:
+FoET RUsSELL- Wyo- June IL.
-fSDEPEDDEST, Elko, New Col
onel TorTey received orders from the
War Department this morning order
ing L. 10 repoT, ST Jacksonville.
Florida. TO General Fitzhugh Lee g
Son Is possible We will move 10
three or four days and expect TO so to
Porto Rico.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1898-06-17

Appropriate household wedding
sresents at AIersoder's.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1898-06-17
Music, Speaking
Other AmuSe-
mentS.

Hon. f. S. FsrrinPton u Elko will
deliver the Grafton.
At night a Grand Ball will be given
in the 7. O.. G.. +. Hall.
4 nev grove has been cleared Tor the
accommodation o! those who at.
tend.
\ Fruit and Retire.. hment Stand will
be run on the ground.
The music will be furnished by \. L.
Womack.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
WEATHER AND CROPS.

Lopse. Wharton County, Texas, February
q : There was considerable frost here this
morning. which played havoc with early gar
dens and young fruit trees The ground IS
still, very wet ana farming - consiue'apis
delayed,
Kaufman Kaufman County. Texas. Febru-
arY GA cold norther blew up Yesterday;
and this morning the thermometer IL severn.
degrees below freezing. TINS freeze WIN XIII
most Of The early garden. but the farm crois
~ no, far enough along yet 10 be hurt
E,ttrau. Burnct County. Texas February
sA he past two weeks have been very hne
weather for farmers getting their lana ~ CON
dition for planting and mos, o. me i.f'n ,n,,
nrounu great deal Is heard about decrease
In cotton acreage and increase N snihii gran
and corn crops. which all do wen mere with
reasonably good seasons.
ptiscoll, Nueoes County, Texas. re ,,.sal,g
q, TINS section OF country has been blessed
IL, t,cn eood rains within the iast ten Gays.
ord banners and ranehmen are HAPPY anu
nrosneets for crops and carry Rrdss are W, Z,
Maturing Corn planting y NON fm IN, ~, M, nd
,hs dsy and good acreage WI pe put anu
, ,a rssehnen viii plant largely OF reed crops
az tho ,.est wintsr has torrht tnsh VIZ ns
@r.si,x OF raising come feed ior theI stov ~
THIS loss 10 cattle has been YER En-, sad wcath.
., In, lnss this winter Will amour, 70 egni-
,rra,iv. III nothing The rAstufes are e SIN SIN
nnirs 10 look green. and v me "eathet husp'
wins the grass will grow ias' IN 'Mo "s'A
Jacksonville, Cherokee c9un.y , oar are pre-
ns,ine Ia pIant a large tomato crop. ana tn ac
s,raf., hofbeds NOW have plenty p."nss
Slowing nicely and the prospects po.ut 70 ~ y,
shipping OF probably lvV ieifse''so' =
torilices from this place
pentou. Denton County. Texas, February ~
black frost. the like OF which . seiuon
ss.n was discovered here this morning. ac-
ecmptuyIng a thick sheet OF Ice
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
ORDERS FROM THE COMMISSION.
Fixes the Fruit and Vegetable Rates
in Less THIN Car Loads,


In, Less THIN Car Loads.
Effective February rs the railroad com
mission has granted the application OF the
International and Great Northern for the
adontion of a rate of cents per 100 pounds
on less than car load shipments of fruit
and vegetables 10 Houston. Tyler ana
Jacksonville from points on the lnterha :
tional and Great Northern, distant ms!
miles or less. -.
The international is also authorized TO
refund cents per 100 pounds on less than
ear load shipments of fruit and vegetables
concentrated at Houston from points on
the Galveston. La Porte and Houston rail-
way. The foregoing rates are for the piir-
pose az concentrating small lots for max :
ing UP car load shipments TO be forwardsa
from Houston Tyler and Jacksonville
The commission gives notice that on
March it Will take up the matter OF
amending the tariff applying ON shipments
of salt
In approval of tine application oil the
Arkansas Pass authority has been gwen lot
the adoption Of the following rates from
stations on that line to Housion'
From Wallis and intermediate POINTS.
oak and ash logs 5 cents, walnut logs
cents.
From Yoakum and intermediate points.
oak and ash logs cents. walnut logs .
From ottine and intermediate points
osk and ash logs cents walnut LOGS I'D
Effective February 2s.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23


Ben n. Peck and wife and daughter, Con-
bes; Mrs. II. Heyworth, Texas City; W. S.
(n, Huntsville; John Williams. Huntsville;
(orge Jennings. st. Louis, Mo-; II A. Jones,
bnsas City, Mo-; j. B. Arnold. Hartford,
lnn.; W. e. Joues. Deepwater, Texas; Miss
)sper Gibbs, Deepwater, Texas: j. J. Paste
a Hearne, Texas; S. NJ. Boone, Dallas;
Sartorms. New York; VIM. Andrews, New
bk; S. NJ. Finley. Dallas; John NJ. Moore
Edmond, Texas; L. W. Earnest, San An
hio; d. II. Blascon, New York: r. n.
Pller, Muscogee. /. T.; %. 7. Robertson
tlphur Springs; George j., Ref, San An
bio; J. NJ Kelley. San Antonio: n. b.
bird st. Louis, Mo-, +. A. Crane. Denver,
blo.; j. G. Smith, Brazoria; j.. j. Mahan,
Fmpstead; o. NJ. Stone, MOI a: j. s. Dali
|n, Palestine: John s. AldoEoff, Dallas l..
Noyes Texas; A. F. Album, New York
G. Tackaberry, Texas City; H. W. Rhodes
elveston, II. F. Dayton and wife, Quincy,
u; A, j. Nantor and wife, Texas: H. k
fseman, Chicago; Walter s.. Baldwin, Edna
pile Lindon. Baldwin Melville company; A.
|. Beckers, Philadelphia J. Saper. st.
puts, Mo, H.. Bullman, Dallas. DR.. Robin
%, Sulphur Springs; c. NJ. Carpenter
fnesyille, Ohio; Il. NJ Pace. Waco; j. f.
fyenport, st. Louis, Mo-; j. Heldrith, Jr.
(tw York; G l.. Ely, New York; ". b, Per-
PnH Texas; j. G. Smith, Brazoria.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23

| his nelghbor. We are members OF a great
| p9rtnerHhip, and IL is the right of each TO
know what every other member h con
| irlbuting 10 tho partnership aud what he
IL taking from It. II is NOT private affair,
| it Is public concern OF the first import
ance.
Perhaps there should be general
proclamation Of amnesty aud fresh start.
we should discard these old notions,
and, wiping the slate or, proclaim taN
renaissance. Every agency that deals With
public and social questions should lend us
help. Tho grand jury should he charged
10 Investigate and 20 inhici the delinquents
Rcturas and assessments m,isi be honest
II there are Inequalities In the Inv they
must be remcdicd by legislation. aud not
by the usnrpation Of the individual.
~ think we must assume tbat there arc
very few. II any. NJ our States prepared 10
| consent TO the abolition o. our personal
property tax.
AS supplemental tax. levied within
The requirements Of equality and uniform
fly, succession or inheritance tax may
be vol enough II the State constitution
permits 81: but the principle Of progression.
higher rate for large estates. seems TO
me 10 be inconsistent With that rule OF
proportion and equality which should
characterize all taxation. The practical
question. the ore our people must solve.
aud solve speedily, IL the enforcement Of
the personal property tax and the egusiza-
'ion NJ real estate assessments, Pcrhars
The State might declare and maintain an
es,opppl against the claim Of any man
or his heirs TO property. the ownership Of
which had been dasclaimed IN the tax re-
turns.
III Is not within the purpose Of this adj
dress 10 propose In detail the needed LEI
forms in our tar laws but rather 10 em-
phasize Ike need and 10 suggest that our
great corporations should themselves come
forward and luke the LEAD In ihesr reforms.
shat they should nor 0uly show y Wiling
ness, but n zeal. 10 bear their full propor-
tiornfe share Of all public burdens. ~
they do not the sense Of injury IL 20 strong
thai ways Will be found 70 exact more than
IL equal. To DO Justice Ia tho best safeguard
Agalnet iniuatlce" Nv
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
THE HUTCHINS
HOUSE,.
Boyle & Ward,
Props.
Rates: $500 and
$3.50 per day.

| .-'sN quarters
=. W. Houston Kendeton: p. A. Baxter,
e Antonio J. N. Wclch, Angleton: Fritzs
ssseewieg and wife. Angleton; J. S. Getsky,
'sago " j. Montgomery. Galveston: Rees
sweeney, Angleton; Il. Il. Porter Coiunl7
A. z. Masterson. AngIston: Charles p.
sluh' .Angleton; r. W Reardon, Waco;
s IIge Moore, Fort Worth; w. r. TURNKEY,
lstston; Earnest Green. Galveston: a. L,
0ssefs, Palestine: George Kidd, Beaumont;
Bailey, ST. Louis; Harvey Morris, San
A.onlo; $. COIN, Chicago; II. W. Warning.
sssao, Texas: L. II. Oberg, Ganado, Texas;
p Robinson. Cold Springs; H. q. Lang
~, beaumont; " NJ. Cole. Gonzales; Ge2.
s'esn. ST. Louis: A. D. Hensley Bay
W. v =: Gicseeke. New Braunfels; L. r.
rsssn. Angleton; w A. Leonard Angleton;
e., bush. Anglcton: G. q, Roam and vile,
y y. Dew and wife, Dake; j., Al
7'g y ,sAngleton: j r. Barron, Van Alstync
~. wilson, city: ID. j.ssee Michael. Gin
HNrcu' ohip; r.. l.. Reddick. Philadelphin !
La shinfley, Nacogdoches; II. r. Mans
= "a Forte: w b. Brot. Marian, Kan. !.
rnrke. Bryan; j. S. Mooring, Bryan
Irsli. matt Carnegie, Pa: w. II. Bonner
s,sa, IeNas. j. A. Martin, Clarksville,
49,. u Garrison. Garrison; w. D. Mil.
q ns'isy, Garrison; ]. g. Shea, Illinois
y, Kelly. Dallas: Vim Brough. ~.
arr,. "a II. j, Moron Beaumont; q A.
n sa.eston: W. Sadler. Fort Worth;
Y Anderson- Yoakum: A. Z. Aastsr-
icrr n.nrs,, ~ Charles z. Martin, Angleton:
IA ~ hidd, Beaumont.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
III Coc. Tco..

A man named Winter broke the record
as sprinter at the Grand Central depot
yesterday morning In an effort 10 catch the
front platform Of the rear coach of the
Macarom train as II was leaving the sta
tion. The passenger was fleet OF foot. but
steam was too much for him, and the train
was gradually gaining distance. The
crowd at the derot watched the race and
Charlie, the porter, broke the excitement
by calling out: "ketch dis en-. boss; |,
goes. toe" Tho roar of laughter was
deafening.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
ARGUED HIS PROTEST.
Mr.. Bein Talked Informally 10 the
Railroad Commission

HntirOhO soHhbSSr'~'''
Austin, Texas February 22,--Trahic
Manager Rein OF the Southern Paciie was
before the railroad commission this morn
ipg 10 argue his protest against the COM
missions recent emergency rates, As there
wes no quorum present, Judge Reagan be-
ing the only one OF the commissioners now
in the city, Mr.. Bein talked the mater ose-
informally and was assured by Judge kea-
gar TINT ii would be taken up by the com
nlission tomorrow. Judge Reagan. on benaii
AZ The commission. has prepared an agree-
ment for the Southern Pacific and us &C.
ceotance by that road Will, so Judge hea-
gan saws cause the commission TO Win
draw its emergency rates, Judge Reagan
savs he can not make the agreement pubic
inst al This time. but that the main point
IN n Is that the commission VIII restore
The former rates II the Southern Pacine
viii observe The s-cent diifersntlai out o.
unuston--that H. that the rate from Hous-
ION 10 New York milling points and foreisn
norris be maintained al cents higher tnan
ne rate from Galveston TO thsss sams
n,ints thus making the rate the same from
Tsxas common points to ports via daives-
,on a. via Houston and New Orleans, put
Ting Galveston on an equal basis with New
ORLEANS.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
Rates. $3.50 and $500 per day.
JAS. LAWLoR, Prop.
He
|AwLoR.....

y. G. Bordens, Dan NJ. Lasker, Galveston :.
|n'l " Greenwald, Fort Worth Chester
|lovn, Lake Charles; NJ. NJ. Mcfarland, Dali
Es Chas II. Brooks. Waco: VIM. D. Denny.
fsNater: Jas. S. Hereford Dallas; J. Lei
Ehterg, New York; j w. Allison. city; D..
Johnston, G. G.. Rollins and wife, G.. G.
Itilon, Dallas; F. j. Fitzgerald, Cuero; e.
Rollins and wife, Dallas; +. C.. Mann,
|oston; L. b. Gavin. Galveston NJ. LISA
T., New York; DR.. j. F. Rooms and wife, W
\. Newhall Chicago: y. Schofeld. Yoakum;
\, II Reed. Cleveland; C.. f. Gilmore. Sd
Ene Pass j. II. Halligan. Ed Wehner, St
lauls, J. 5. Daugherty. EdN. Connolly, city
Fhs Allie Popplewell, Louisiana; James H.
lasms. ST. Louis; ], S. Keap, Winchester
e. Farral. H. Stinson Ennis: j. Il. Ligon
Psaumont l.. A. Petit Austin; W j. Lee.
4 Luis. 7. F. Harwood and sons. Con
Elss Ernest Heinsdorf, Chicago W. H. pa
pasdn LaGrange: Edw. p Elliott, boston;
!: 9. Wright. ]. S. Cullinan. Pennsylvania
/ L, Johnston, Smithville; w. A. ives.
Paumont
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
Contrnctor pnrrett Hero.

Colonel j.. II. Barrett, contractor, who
has the construction of the Guadalupe VAL
ley railroad from Alligator Head to Vic
Yesterday in the city. Mr. Barrett says
that the work Of grading and building the
roadway is progressing satisfactorily and
he has already completed about four miles
OF II. He expects TO have the road graded
TO Victoria within four months
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
RniIro,,d or,lccx closed.

The majority Of Houston's railroad gem
eral offices were closed yesterday, the CO.
casion being the celebration Of Washing
tons birthday. All the city ticket and
freight offices suspended business during
the afternoon, and the machine shops or the
Houston and Texas Central were closed all
dat
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23

close up preliminarics for building the
100000 union depot here was held today.
II was decided to begin the work OF con
sfruction at once. and charter for the
company VIII be applied for within two or
three days. Members OF the depot COM
pany said that work on the structure would
probably begin by next week. or as soon
as bids can be received. The depot viii
be located on the old stand.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23

Ed Wolfe, commercial agent for the
Queen and Crescent, with headquarters at
Dallas. was here yesterday.
The express companies are preparing to
render their taxes upon their gross earn
ing for the year ending March l.
J. L, Davenport. district passenger agent
Of the Glover Leaf, and Travelling Passcn-
ger Agent Beard OF the Glover Leaf We're
among the visiting railroad men yesterday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
Decree Not Yet Compictcd.

+ Galveston, Texas February %. The At
1torneys in the la Porte case have not yet
completed the decree OF sale, work on which
was begun yesterday
Judge Bryant has not yet taken any ac-
tion In the International and Great North
ern mandamus matter and but little bust,
ness was transacted IN the Federal court
beyond the Lone Star injunction case.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
Mules for Mexico.

Superintendent Taft Of the Wells, Fargo
& Co.'S express purchased several teams
of fine mules and shipped them to Mex
leo To be used in the companys service
there. Mules are more profitable for Mex
leo work than horses
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
pfr Gun DELAYED.

General Agent Booth OF the International
and Great Northern yesterday announced
that the big gun announced to arrive on
yesterday had been delayed. and would
not be here until this afternoon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
VIII Not Strike.

ssHton, Maine, February 2s.-The mule
1917 o. this city aud Auburn have voted
|SI<S@ sake any part In the general strike
lpltjrss ss started by the textile unions at a
'"e " Boston ten days ngo.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23

rah. "a; George u, 90: Lornnla. ~: while
away. o.; RoubIe. 90; Tommy Rrtter. 10; Har-
ry s. i0i Taeo. 1oi Direct iui; Gold Cora
O2: Say ON, lt2 *, c.. iG2. Ettarfe. l0z;
Miss Young. l02; Robinson. lO4.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23

Waxahachie, Texas, February 22.-George
Washington's birthday and Arbor day were
observed by tha public and private schools,
both rendering interesting programme
Tie banks and postofice closed during the
day.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
NJ THE uAnx Ia

81 THE BABY is CUTTING TEETH
ana use that old and we'll tried
y -s;,. mrs Winslow'B Soothing syrup
~ . teething. II soothes The ck,ld
,as gums, ullsys all pain, cuEos
ssnc and Is the best remedy Tor
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23

Hb DOnnelIy Mnrrffd.
.saneapoiis. Mum. February %. The mar
o. Miss Marion Lowe Hansen and Ig-
IN n noonnelly was solemnized today with
y" ponp and ceremony.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
THE DAY ~ rEXAs.

Trinity. Texas, February 22.The schools
closed in honor OF George Washngtons
birthday, and Arbor day was generally OBJ
served.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23

Yoakum. Texas, February 22--Arbor day
and Washingtons birthday is being cele-
brated here by closing the public schools,
banks and machine shops. Very little in
terest is manifested in this holiday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23

BRYAN. Texas, February Washing
tons birthday was observed here by clos
ing the public schools and postoffice.
Twenty-Five boys and girls gave a pretty
bicycle parade with their wheels decorated
with red white and blue bunting and each
one carrying a flag.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
THE HOTELS.
kplToL HOTEL


Rates. $3.50 to
EW per day. Six
/ Elegant rooms.
40 bath. Large
nipple no o m S.
eatrally located.
mt accommodate
kns for CONNER
y men In tho
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23

rort worth. Texas. February 2s--The
anal meeting q the railroad officials y
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23

WANTED AT ONcE--Onc first class III
Box 2i3. Houston. Texas. -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23

Lullng, Texas, February 22.--Washing-
toms birthday was celebrated today by pub
lie exercises at the High school OF lit
eIary character, tree planting. etc. A large
number were present All flags are fly
Ing and the city Is decorated.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23

! " E1s1zzzz "! III
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23

Austin. Texas, February 22--All OF the
State departments were closed today in
honor OF the birthday OF the Father OF His
Country All Federal departments and
National banks also closed, aud at neon
many OF the larger stores closed their doors
aud gave their clerks half day off. All
things considered, Washngton's birthday
was well observed In the Capital City.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-16
RHRcB DONALDSON,

Mr. w, E. Reece, a prominent mer,
chant and citizen Of Itta Bena, who lost
heavily by the fire which destroyed the
city last Monday night was paid in full
last Sunday evening by the adjuster of
the company, Miss Belle Donaldson,
with whom he has carried an assurance
for the last week,
We are glad to say the claim of Mr..
Reece was reasonable, and Miss Donald.
son, when carried before Rev Mr..
at the home Of his brother, Mr.. Rance
Reece, and the proper papers presented,
readily consented and the matter was
adjusted in short time before many
friends as witnesses.
Mr. Reece claims he has doubly the
worth Of his loss in Mrs Reece, and ad.
vlses all young men to take policy in
the same kind Of a company, where the
rate is not SO high, and returns more
valuable.
The Commonwealth hopes that this
may be a means Of tightening his bur.
den Of loss and that their life be one
free from trouble, and gladdened by the
joys and pleasures of a comfortable and
happy home.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-16

Last Thursday Hon Pat Henry adj
dressed between Is and 100 Of our citi-
zens at the court house. He told us the
old old story about silver and gold, inn
pressing us with the fact that he was
for the free and unlimited coinage Of
silver at the ratio Of rs to /, while his
opponent was not He took up the rec
ord Of Congressman Catchings in con.
gress and as some Of his supporters said
made startling revelations. BE favored
the sustaining Of our levees and if
elected would do all in his power to se
cure necessary appropriations for them.
Mr.. Henry Is a forciful and entertaining
speaker but we think he received very
few Il any converts out Of the crowd
present He left that afternoon for
sidon to address the people there but
we understand be failed to attract a
crowd so he did not speak
When the Ben Humphrey Rifles were
marched up to Camp Pat Henry from
the trnin about Z O'Clock. on the day Of
their arrival il Jackson, the Adjatant
inquired Of sergt. W. @. George how
many there wasin the company For
~. said sergt George. Wen said
ihe Adjatant throw them ont SIS bun
dies 81 bay, Bib stop, there, aid
sargf George, I'VE are used to oats
where we come from. But that's for
beds. says the Ad1atent. 20. all right
said sergt George and d hearty laugh
followed for all
The family Of Mr., J C. Burns left las
Saturday for Water Valley where they
viii spend the SIMMER
Dr Lipscomb. Of Swan Lake, who 81.
o. bis way 70 gasiilian Springs gave us
8 pleasant chat last Monday