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The Green Forest tribune., 1899-08-03
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

Boy-"I'1l carry that carpet bag for 8 dime" Uncle Josh-"Wau, I guess I'll go you one better and carry it myself for nothin'."-Cleveland Leader.
 Teacher-"If a man is 50 years of age and his wife is half as old, how old will she be when he is 65?" Student Nineteen. St. Louis Republic.
 That man always keeps his weather eye open," said MT. Cumso to his wife. "Who is he?" 'He is forecaster for the signal service" = Detroit Free Press.
 Teddy (who has just begun to go to sehooD Papa, do you know what six boys and five girls make?" "Yes," an- swered his father, "a racket."-Har- per's Bazar.
 Hicks-"Miss Sweetlips has given Tom the mitten." Wicks-"Well, it's the least she could do, seeing the many pairs of gloves he has given her."- Boston Transcript.
 This Rapid Age.-Percy Quick-"Sir, I love your daughter and want to marry her." The Father-"How long has this been going on, young man?" Percy Quick-"Oh, as far back as early yes terday morning g!"-Philadelph North American.
 "It's awfully late," remarked to my friend, after long whist bout at the club. What will you say to your wife?" "Oh. I shan't say much, you know" was the reply. "'Good morning, dear or something of that sort. She'll say the rest."-Roxbury Gazette.
 "Why do they have those glass cases with the aX, hammer, crow-bar, etc., in on these cars?" asked a traveller on the railroad going to New York. "Oh, those are put there to use in case any one wants window open," replied the facetious man.-Yonkers Statesman.
 Father-"What! Another dress makers bill? My dear girl, you should fix your mind on something higher than dress" Daughter-''So I have, papa. I've got my mind fixed on love of a hat in downtown milliner's window, and just think. it's only s19.9s. You'll get it for me, won't you, papa dear?" Chicago Daily News.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-08-03
Resolution of Respect.

Whereas, it has pleased God in his all-wise and omnipotent work to re move from our friendly circles, and from our Lodge our beloved and loving neigIlbor and friend. Brother NJ. Gen. ter.
 And, whereas, Brother Center was all exemplary man, a kind father and husband, and Christian man in every walk of life, and above all, true, upright Mason. Therefore as his brothers in Masonry we offer the fol- lowing tribute:
 Resolved. That in the death of Brother Center. his wife has lost a dear husband; his children kind and devoted father, the community a true Christian. neighbor, whose place will not be easily filled again, and his Masonic Lodge one of her brightest and most enthusiastic members.
 Resolved: That we request that Brother Frank A. Lee write me morial tribute to Brother Center and have the same published ill THE GREEN FOREST TRIBUNE.
 Resolved. That we tender to the grieved and broken, hearted family our profound and tenderest sympathy, and admonish them to seek reparation for their bleeding hearts in the love of Him who commanded that "It is appointed unto all men once to die.' Resolved: That we bow with sub missive meekness to the will of our Heavenly Father, and that whi we have consigned the ashes of our be. loved brother to the silent tomb and to God who gave it. be it doubly
 Resolved: That we have done SO in the sweet belief that his spirit has gone eternally home where roses will always be in bloom, and in the sacred hope that some day we will see him again in the grandest of all Grand Lodges. Resolved: That we request the edit or to send copy of this to such mem bers of his family as we may direct.
 l. V. BRANDON.
 J. k. HAMBEy,
 R.. MITCHELL,
 Commmittee.
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The Green Forest tribune., 1899-08-03
Tree GrOyvs Half a Mile 9 YeUr.

It is perfectly amazing to notice care fully how much an ordinary shrub will grow in a single summer A silver fir, 2h feet high, was lately carefully meas ured. It had put forth, since early spring, 5S5 new shoots, varying from one-half inch to six inches each. The average was two inches, equaling alto gether 9S feet. The total number of leaves on these shoots was 3G.Sl4. Tak- ing the aggregate of the length of each shoot, this very small tree has in six months put on growth which, if laid in line, would extend considerably over half mile.-Cineinnati Commer- cial-Tribune.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-08-03
THE EMANCIPATED MIND.
An AntaGonistic Feeling Is Sure 10 Invite Antagonism in
 Another.

was travelling with friend from the know. He is kind, eonsiderate, chiyal- rous and all that characterizes a south ern gentleman, but he has false idea of dignity in some respects and precipi- tatcs controversy sometimes without cause, and when he himself is to blame in the matter. We were discussing the theory of emancipation, and he agreed with me on almost all of the points at issue, in fact, to such an extent that l felt that he absorbed the idea fully, when he said:
 "Yes, it is true, and I believe in it, and I think have practiced it some what, but I can't stand impertinence from niggers; they rub up against me all tho time. and annoy me terribly, especially these Pullman porters." "Ycs," said I in reply, you have at- tained pretty good self-control and have reason to be proud of it; you are pretty nearly a perfect man; the only thing you are not superior to is nig- ger" The rebuke impressed him as truism that had never occurred to him in that light before.
 The truth of the matter is, and 1 have had both experiences to prove it to my own satisfaction. antagonism invites antagonism. A fostered dislike or an anticipated friction sends out shaft in advance which rebounds and rebounds with quickening vibrations. If one is looking for impertinence from any source he will be pretty sure to find it, but if he carries mind and heart free from prejudice, which is the condition of emancipation, the shaft will not be unloosed, and the disturbing vibrations will not occur. I do not believe that Pullman porters were ever discourteous to Phillips Brooks or Edward Everett Hale or Prof. Swing or men of their caliber of mind; or if they were, do not believe that the impertinence made any impression on them except to excite pity.-Horace Fletcher, in Menticua@ ture.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-08-03
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Clay county, Kentucky. fuedists are c.lclv preparing for another outbreak. They are buying latest improved rifles and smokIess powder.
 Director Merriam of the Census bu- resu has completed the list of appoint ments of supervisors, and will submit to the president this week.
 The Dewey fund committee has de- Aided to purchase home for the Admiral in Washington, and makes a final appeal for subscriptions.
 Gov. Roosevelt is said to have urged tLe Retirement of Sec. Alger shortly before President Mckinley indicated his desire to be rid of that official.
 The Indian uprising in Mexico has assumed large proportions. The Unit ed States has granted Memico permis- sion to send troops through Texas to the eEeue.
 Awoman was murdered and her husba nd wounded by unknown assail. ants al Little Rock Friday.
 The r. m aims of Robert J. Ingersoll were cremated.
 The U United States has refused to rbitrate the Alaskan boundry ques- ion.
 Hon. John Sherman says the finan-
 Al question, expansion and the trusts i'll be the main question in the next
 .mDaign.
 James L. Long of Springdale has en Appointed first lieutenant in /, provisional army. He was cap- ,. n of Company F, First Arkansas.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-08-03
Some of YOnr Friends

In the East are probably interested in the territory in which von live-its re- sources and possibilities. Perhaps they would like to know just how profit able farming is ont here. Send us their names and We will forward free copy of Frisco Line Magazine" or the Missouri and Arkansas Farm and Frnitman,' profuselv Illustrated pub lications setting forth the advantages of our great Southwest. Address Bryan Snyder, G. P. A.. , Frisco line. St. Louis, Mo.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-08-03
-Ep--N-~K
LAND OFtlCE AI

LAND OFFICE Al HANN"SoN, ANk.
 July D, lS!@ Notice is hereby riven th at tho following nam ed settler has lled notice of his intention 10 make final proof in support "f his claim aud that said proof will be made before the Regis ter and Receiver at Harrison, Ak. ou Sept ,, lsa9 viz; Charlie D Franklin, II No. le7i1 for the Nls Ne NE Nv, Sec. $,oe $ See r, h. 2l, \ 22. ".
 ne names the following Witnesses to prove his continuous residcrcP. upo a, cultivation of said laud viz; P A Clark, Thomas ' Hodges, F. ( Clark of Puriington, ark J Hampton ,f Omaha, Ark
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-08-03
A W0.nan's Lette r.
Peoples, Ky, June 2Oth, l

Peoples, Ky, June 20th, 1898. New Spencer Medicine Co.,,
 Dear Sir: 1 wish to say that l have bought and used two bottles of your Benedicta, and it has done ne won derfu amount of good. l WAS in very bad health and suffered great deal i, but your remedy has completely re- stored me. l desire to thank you for the information sent me.
 Mrs. J as. Worthan. Sold by J. II. Ramsey.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-08-03
Flinty Coats for Plants

If two pieces of sugar cane are rubbed together in the dark they will make tiny light. This comes from the fact that every reed or cane or leaf of grass has hard, fiinty outside skin, which helps them to stand straight up and always keeps the tender inside from being eaten up by many of the insects. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-08-03
oor,+ .toooo Shit and Smnke Your Life Awa1

Don't .o5acco Spit and Smoke Your Life Awa'
 If vou want to quit tobacco us!ng easily full of new life and vigor, take No-To-Bac, the wonder-worker, that makes weak men strong. Many gain ten pounds in ten,"ays. Over 400, ,OO0 cured. Buy No-To-Bac ot your druggist under guarantee to cure, a0c or $I .oO. Booklet and sample maiied Tree Ad. ,,tering Remedy O., Chicago ot New 1orA
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-08-03
Sold by J. H. RAMSEY.

,,a atstining him some time, sent hlt down to Shanghai to the foreign con suls, who gave him a post suited to his age in the newly-established customs, and there be remained until his death. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-08-03
EngIand.s NeWtons.

The most common name for a place in England is Newton, which occurs no fewer than 72 times.-N. Y. Post.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-08-03

Gen. Shafter will be retired from the army in October on account of the age limit.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-08-03

edicta have entirely restored her health. The monthly periods have returned and are now painless and regular.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-08-03

s sCian'S c K } fanninatiOnS
 5 Its marvel
 5 ous action
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 j gans, heals
 3 and streng-
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-08-03

Do you suffer from Painful, Irregular or Suppressed Menstruation? Benedicta has cured many suffering women and will cure you in the privacy of your home, without the necessity of physi-
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-08-03

elEta naS certainly been a blessing to l my sixteen year old daughter. She was in wretched health and had missed four months Two bottles of Ben. l
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-24

the same token, there the lower river
interests will have friends that will en-
dure after he has roundup" his ca
reer. -Vicksburg Herald.
The COMMONWEALTH supported Gen.
Catchings in the last race because it
believed in so doing it was the interest
Of its constituents and the advancement
of the delta, and from the record he has
made not only in this but in past SEES.
sions of Congress be has honored such
support. Mississippi has had few Con-
gressmen who have devoted their whole
work to their districts interest like
Ger. Catchings We are proud of our
representative, proud of his record and
should he ever run again he has in the
editor Of the COMMONWEALTH a friend
who will stand by him in victory or de-
feat.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-24
SAM J. STEIN.

The furniture house of Samuel j.
Stein would be credit to city twice
the size of Greenwood. Anything you
want in the furniture line from a pic
ture nail TO a folding bed can he found
in this store, and the greatest surprise
of it all is, at prices that knock ont 81.
Louis, Memphis, Greenville and Jack
son furniture dealers. In pioot of this
statement, there is hardly u day that
passes he is not shipping goods to points
along the Southern OF !, G. railroads,
Only last week we saw quarter Of a
car full, marked to prominent man
of Yazoo City with a card on each crate
which read from Samuel J. Stein,
Greenwood Miss Mr.. Stein has given
his business very close attention. and
to this and bis pushing qualities he has
made the success be has out Of 1t.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-24

pcratives and use 10000 bales of cot,
ton, and pay out 2j00O in cash weekly
for wages, or an annual pay roll of
$3.50, 600. They operate 27,o00 srinales
and
RUN NIGHT AND DAY
and have never declared less thau 10
per cent While some have exceeded
that sum and always create an annual
surplus fund to enlarge the mill and
plants. The mills here sell itheir bag
ging and ties back to the farmer for 35
cents per bale. heard Mr.. Love price
to a farmer middling cotton at 53.4
which is II rs cents higher than it is
quoted at Shreveport, which il to the
farmer " 20 per bale more than it Is
sold for where there is no mills. The
county of CASTOR is small, but Gns,o.
MA is the largest of all the towns
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-24
A YOUNG MEMS BUSINESS LEAGUE.

The day OF discussion for our city's
needs are about over, the time for work
has now arrived, but like we are today
unorganized nothing can be- accomp-
lished; we must come together lettera
to be answered regarding our town and
Its interests, enterprises seeking loca.
tion, capital seeking investment are re-
ceived by individuals daily and are de.
stroyed They are questions which
need onr attention AZ citizens. but with;
cut organization they pass unnoticed,
and some other city without onr ad-
vantages secures them owing to the fact
they are organized and at work Now
next Thursday night the business men
of the city and when we say busines
men we don't mean simply the merch-
ants, the bankers or lawyers, but every
man who is engaged in work in the
city or has its welfare ut heart I've
want to meet at the Court House. Out
of those present at this meeting we
want TO organize n Young Mems Busi,
ness League" TO take charge Of and If
possible secure profitable enterprises
for the upbnilding Of Greenwood. Let
every ode turn out aud If possible make
IL n meeting that will honor onr city.
P. s. Politics and such subjects will
be left in the Sheriff's Office before en-
tering court room. Don't forget.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-24
''CI1y OF GREENWOOD"

For the past three weeks the people of
Greenwood have been listening for the
sound Of the whistle of the CITY of
Greenwood" Capt. A. Raineys new
boat, and had it been heard in the
hours of midnight, friends of the big
hearted Capt. and well wishers of the
new boat would havegone to the wharf
to welcome it with their presence. Wed
nesday telegram was received by one
OF our prominent citizens, stating that
the boat had passed Yazoo City, and
a good many left on the evening train
to points along the river, to meet and
return on it. Thursday morning a
sound OF a whistle from down the river
was heard, and word was passed along
the streets, The City of Greenwood
is coming" The wharf was soon lined
with Greenwood's citizens to greet the
new boat and offer up cheer for the
Captain. They did not have to remain
long before the curling black smoke
could be seen coming from her stacks
an instant afterwards her soft but clear
whistle pealed forth and as she rounded
the bend and came in full view our
people realized that in the new boat,
City of Greenwood, their expecta-
tions were fully met. There was not
person who saw it pass, either from the
bridge or wharf but whose heart beat
with pride for the city's namesake, and
Capt, Rainey who stood upon the deck
waving his handkerchief, was the re-
cipient OF as hearty cheers as ever came
from the throats Of any people. The
boat, which was loaded with freight,
landed at the wharf. and hardly had
the gang plank fallen before it was
boarded BY the eager crowd of citizens
to see its workings. AT the head of the
stairs they were met by Capt Rainey,
and with his able clerks Messrs Mercke
and Erskin, were shown from fore to
aft, top to bottom.
The City OF Greenwood is about 100
feet long, with 12 cabin rooms which is
calculated to carry about 35 passengers.
1t has two non condensing engines lOI
in. in diameter with feet stroke, these
are operated by two 1Sx36 in. boilers
with a pressure OF lS7 lbs to the square
inch. The boat is calculated to carry
all that can be gotten on it, Capt. A.
Rainey of this place and Mr.. E. j.
Mercke, of Louisville, KY, are the own.
ers OF the boat, and Mr.. Jas. A. John.
son, Pilot; Jno. Erskin, Clerk, and Chas.
H. Wiseman, Engineer, complete the
officers in charge, The boat will ply
between Sharkey and Vicksburg and
will no doubt receive its share of the
business. The COMMONWEALTH with
our people wish the new boat long
life and a financial success.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-24
the COST OF COTTON GROWING.

Washington, Feb. iG. -~ Under the
supervision Of Stalstian HYDE of tho
Department of Agriculture the cost of
growing cotton has been investigated
and the results of the investigation are
10 be published within few days in
ptmphlet, This report will show that
the average cost OF producing an acre Of
upland cotton in 1889 was $i532, sub.
divided into the following items Rent
e ss, plowing S2,sl, seed II cents,
planting seed 2s cents sertilizer $130.
distributing fertilizer l6 cents chop.
ping aud hoeing $l3l, picking $3ST,
ginning and pressing $l0s, hagging
and ties n cents, marketing o. cents,
repairing implements 40 cents, all other
expenses # cents.
1t was ascertained that lhe pounds Of
lint produced per acre were 255 &, sold
for g.; cents per pound, bushels of aeed
produced l6, price per hushel la.o cents.
The total return to the planter on the
average was 1903, which gave him II
net profit of 3,Gl per acre. The cost OF
picking cotton per 100 pounds was "a
cents, while the cost Of producing the
lint per pound was D. q cents.
Several thousand cotton planters CON
tributed to these statistics, 'and of the
entire number reporting 90 per cent re-
ported n loss largely due to the defici.
ant production owing to drouth or
other causes.
To produce sea island cotton costs
*23. D5 per acre, or an average OF 1859
cents per pound and the total return
for lint and seed of sea island cotton
was *2s.G5, which gave the planter q
net profit of 80 per acre The planters
that report profit in the raising Of np-
land cotton produced 215.9 pounds per
acre, while those that reported loss
produced only 11G pounds
The effect Of tho nse of fertilizers In
the raising Of cotton is veay distincslY
disclosed, and the general result Is that
in proportion as the quantity Of ferti.
tizers used increased the profit OF rails
ing cotton per acre also increased.
II has been discovered in this jnvesti,
cation that cotton has been produced to
n limited extent but at high rate of
profit, by means OF irrigation in Wes.
tern Texas and in the southwestern cor.
ner of Utah. In Texas irrigation had
the effect Of producing SPA pounds Of
lint per acre, which Is 2903 pounds
greater than the average for the whole
state.
The work Of the department in this
department covers the cost of cotton
production AZ far back as 1882 but the
statements previous to 1875 were most
ly individual estimates. ForlG16 many
special inquiries were made by n former
staistician Of the department and these
established the cost Of producing lint
cotton per pound in gold at s.32 cents
One Of the remarkable revelations Of
the investigation IL the comparative
cost Of marketing cotton in lsi0 and
1897. The comparison is temized and
shows that in 1910 it cost $ls Is TO mar.
ket bale Of cotton from Alabama to
Liverpool, while in 1897 the cost was
e7 ~
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-24

Spring is nearly here 80 get ready to
plant your spring advertisements In the
CONMONWEAI.TH
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01
From general bartlett.

The following letter from the solicitor.
general to @. " Stafford, probate clerk
aud recorder. concerning preparation Of
the delinquent tax list, is aeli.explana.
tory;
Santa Fe August IS. 1s00.-Mr. @.
Y. Stafford. Probate Clerk and Recorder
Aztec. NJ M.-Dear Sir; Yeur favor Of
the 1lth relative to delinquent taxes not
Amounting to 82d. and asking il you
could include such in tho general list
for suit, or whether IL would bo neooes-
sary 90 make a separate list for those
small amounts, is received, and ip reply
would say that in my opinion there will
have TO bo a separate list OF taxes less
than S25-under section 81. chapter %,
laws Of l390-for the reason that the
intention OF that act was not to burden
the court docket with cases for less than
S25, and providing a more summary
means Of making the collection, and not
to add so much costs and expenses TO
these small amounts as the court pro-
ceedings would entail 10 short the two
proceedings are intended by the law to
be distinct and separate.
The above opinion is rot given as sollc.
itor general, and my former action in
prescribing the form for delinquent lists
was made for the district attorney, who
is the proper legal advisor Of county
oficers, during his absence.
expect to be up during the October
term Of covrt and will then see you.
With regards am. very truly yours
EDWARD L. BARTLETT.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01
&c Psar In New MexIeo.

From what / have seen in various
parts Of the territory, as we'll as from
the experiments conducted at the Agri-
cultural college, . am convinced that
this territory is peculiarly adapted to the
culture o. the pear Very many fruit
regions can produce apples, bat com
paratiVely few are suited to pears and
this fact, coupled with a steady demana
for this luscious iruit, viii always insure
better prissa for pears than apples,
hence it would be we'll Ter intending
planters to study the pear carefully. In
the college orchard there are over 80
varieties Of pears, nearly all Of which
set good crops Of fruit this year, and We
have had ripe pears almost continuously
from June AZ. The Bartlett which is
the leading market sort 10 America, is
heavily laden, as is also Koitfer and lie
Conto.
Reports from Ban Juan county, Santa
Re and ether parts Of the territory show
that as a general thing be pear is us
safe as the apple. The dry atmosphere
Of this territory seems uniayorablo to
FIRE blight, the great destroyer Of pear
trees in the east. Codling moth 10 quite
as destructive to the pear as to the apple
and vigorous measures must be taken tc
keep this pest In ehesk.
The following pears have succeeded
best in the college orchard. each nam,
being followed by the dato Of ripenine
Lawtsn, July 8; Oabond'a Summer, Jull
II; Petit Marguerite, August l5; Bart
lett, August "a Howell, August 81; Buf
fun, September Charles A. Kedo
Ia Press bulletin No. "a, New MeElo,
College Of Agriculture.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

ut seems almost Incredible that in the
nsighborhood Of $4,000 in actual cash
should have been confined to letters dur.
ing the last year, and harder still to
credit that the most exhaustive efforts
failed to find the owners Of ono-foarth
Of the amount" writes Patti Lyle Collins
in the Ladies' Home Journal for HeP-
tsmbor. "Tho envelopes which are
addressed are kept on Gle for iour years,
blank ones net 90 long bat IN oithor case
a liberal margin Of time is allowed for
claimants to appear lbsioro the money
is finally turned into the Treasury 10
the credit Of the postofioe department
In addition 70 the money eontainod 10
letters during the came period something
like $4,000 was found loose 10 the sails
II io ofHciully styled 'looso monoy."