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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17
D AN IMPRESSION.


DO you happen to know why the rural
vote went back on HIM when he ran Tor
congress- asked one leading Michigan poll
tician of another.
Never gave the matter any study
Nor did |. just happened to learn a few
facts. lie Wen to a big meeting OF horti-
culturlsts several years ago long before
he thought of running for office. You know
what a smart 'Aleck' he is, After what was
really a thoughtful and well. eouSidered dis.
%cussion, he obtained permission to ask some
questions, and started off with this one;
where do literary %laurels grow" There
was a laugh, and the thing would have
been remembered as a joke had he not per
sisted.
"'NVho cultivates the flowers of rhetoric|
was his next conuudrwN, and then he want
ed to know if the buds Of genius could he
forced and if they could survive a hard
winter.
"'Mister Chairman, shouted little wea2,
ened man in the back Of the hall, i would
move you, sir. that we apint a committee
of three to report on the ieaserbility Of
raisin' pun kins in large cities and fur to
ascertain if the germs OF true will kin be
cultervated in the cabbage head
"The future aspirant for congress closed
the debate with nothing more expressive
than a sickly grin, but the rural contingent
remembered him when the election came
oH.'--Detroit Free Press.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17
AN EXCELLENT COMBINATION.
SucccASful Enterprise Dased on Merit
The Importance of Informing the
Public Of the value Of an Article
Through the Leading Newspaper.

The few remedies which have attained to
worldwide fame, as truly beneficial In
effect and giving satisfaction to millions OF
people everywhere, are the products OF
the knowledge Of the most eminent ply.
sicians, and presented in the form most
acceptable to the human system by the
skill of the worlds great chemists; and one
of the most successful examples is the
Syrup of Figs manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. Unlike a host of
limitations and cheap substitutes, Syrup of
and therefore lives and promotes good
health. while inferior preparations are be-
ing cast aside and forgotten. In olden
times if a remedy gave temporary relief to
individuals here and there, it was thought
good; but nowadays a laxative remedy
must give satisfaction to all. II you have
never used Syrup of Figs, give it a trial,
and you will be pleased with it, and will
recommend it to your friends or to any who
suffer from constipation. or from overfeed-
ing, or from colds, headaches, biliousness,
or other ills resulting from an inactive con-
dition of the kidney, liver and bowels.
In the process Of manufacturing the
pleasant family laxative made by the Cali.
fornia Fig Syrup Co, and named Syrup Of
Figs, figs are used, as they are pleasant to
the taste; but the medicinal properties Of
the remedy are obtained from an excellent
combination of plants known to be medi-
cinally laxative and to act most beneicially.
As the true and original remedy, named
Syrup Of Figs, is manufactured by the Cali.
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only, a knowledge OF
that fact will assist in avoiding the worth
less limitations manufactured by other
parties. The Company has selected for
years past the leading publications Of the
- ~. a A..
public of the merits of its remedy, and
among them this paper is included, as will
be seen by reference to its advertising col
umns,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17
Catnrrh Cannot he Cured

with Local Applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease, Catarri, is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in order
to cure it you must take internal remedies,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarri Cure is not a Quack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one OF the
best physicians in this country for years,
and is a regular prescription. II il com,
with the best blood purifiers, acting direct
ly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients Is what
produces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
+, j. CHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo, O.
Sold by all druggists, price T5e.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17
CAPITOL BUILDING, SALEM, OREGON.
A Letter From the Executive Office Of Oregon.

Pe-ru-na is known from the Atlantic
to the Pacific Letters of congratula-
ton and commentator tcStitNing 10
the merits Of Pe.ru.na as a catarrh rem
edy are pouring in from every state in
the Union. DIR. Hartman is receiving
hundreds of such letters daily. All
classes write these letters, from the
highest to the lowest.
The outdoor laburer, the indoor arti-
san, the clerk, The editor, the statesman,
the preacher-all agree that Pe.ru-ua is
the catarrh remedy Of the age. The
stage and roStrum, recognizing catarrh
as their greatest enemy, are especially
enthusiastic in their praise and trsti-
mOny,
Any man who wishes perfect health
must be entirely free from catarrh. Ca
tarrh is well-nigh universal; almost
omniprrSent. Pe-ru-na is the only alb
soiute safeguard known. A cold is the
beginning Of catarrh. To prevent colds,
10 cure colds, is to cheat catarrh out Of
its victims. Pe-ru-na not only cures ca
tarrh, but prevents. Every household
should be supplied with this great rem.
edy for coughs, colds and 50 forth.
The Governor Of Oregon is an ardent
admirer OF Pe-ru-na. He keeps it on
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17
CURED WITHOUT MEDICINE.
In Contact with the Hold
In Man.

Eyes said the man in the macintosh,
lighting another cigar. 1T was one of the
most remarkable cases | ever knew, Kheu-
matism rs years-both shoulders-had to be
fed like a little child. Arms had hung help
less ever since | knew him-no use OF them
whatever
And he was cured without medicine
asked the man who had his foot on the
table.
YES"
"Or liniments?" inquired the man with
the SLOUGH hat.
"Or linliments.'
"And recovered the use Of his arms in one
moment" observed the man with the cog
giles on.
yes"
1--WE heard of such things remarked the
man in the inverness. 1T was under CIR
eumstances of strong mental excitement,
wasn't it?'
YES
81 thought so. He was induced to believe
he could be cured if only he made the effort,
wasn't he?"
II suppose so. Something or other of that
nature"
"1'hen there's nothing strange about it,
The history of medical practice is full Of
such cases. 1t was only an instance Of what
they call faith cure
NO" said the man in the macintosh, re
hectively, "you could hardly call 1t that,
The cure was effected by a man with a re-
v%olver, who met him on a lonely road and
said:
"'Hold up your hands, And he held
them up.'-Chicago journal.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17
WHAT IS.

Alabastlne is the original and only dur
entirely different from all kalsomine
preparations. Alabastine IL made ready
for use in white or twelve beautiful
tints by the addition Of cold water. II is
put up in dry powdered form, IN FIVE
pound packages, with full directions on
every package. 1t takes the place OF
scaling kals0mines, VIII paper and paint
for walls. AiAbastine. can be- used on
plaster, brick, wood or canvas. and q
child ~ brush It on.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17
CHURCHES AND sCHOOLHOUsEs.

The interior walls Of churches, school
be coated with anything but the durable
and pure Alabastine. 30 evident has this
fact become. that hundreds Of tons are
used annually for this work. The genu-
II IS cieanly during the long period Of lis
usefulness. Every owner Of a building
should use II. Ask your paint dealer or
druggist for card Of tints. and write for
r. f5es A, sSey , o. S our psDsr, AI. Isa Era.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17

A wild rush of excited miners is reported at
Nullaglne, Western Australia, where dia.
monds have been discovered in large quau,
titles, and It is feared that many will lose
their lives in the mad struggle Tor riches. In
this country the rush for gam is causing
many other men to break down IN health
and strength, Nervousness, slreplessness.
loss of flesh and appetite and general debility
arethec common symptoms, liostettCr'sStom.
avh Bitters will cure them all.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17

Kalsomines are cheap and temporary
preparations, manufactured from whit
Ing, chalhs. clays, etc. They are stuck on
the walls with ~decaying animal glue. Ala
bastine Is not a kalsomine. II IL a rock
base cement, which sets. and It hardens
with III il can be re-coated and re-
decorated without having IN wash and
scrape. on it's old coats. Beware OF a
large four-pound package OF light kalso-
mine, sold to dealers for four pounds and
offered to customers as . fve-pound
package.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17

The dealer who tells you that he can
sell o the same thing" as Ala3astina
or "something Just az good" either IL not
posted or IL trying to deceive you. In of
fcring something he has bought cheap
and u trying TO sell on Alabastine's de-
himself a. well a. 10 you. Beware Of
all new substitutes. Dealers risk q
suit for damages BY selling and consum-
ers by using m Infringement. Aiabastino
Co. own the right to make and sell wall
coatinss adapted to mix with cold water.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17
DrOmus Inermis Grassi

It's the greatest grass on earth-Salzer says
so. This grass yields 4 to 7 tons better hay
than timothy in dry, r~ainless countries;
yields even more than that in Ohio, Ind,
Mich, Wis, Iowa, H., Mo-, Kans., Nebr,,
Mont, yes in every state Of the Union!
Salzer warrants this! Potatoes | 20 Bbl.
Send this notice to JOHN A. SALIER
SEED Co, LA CROSSE, WIS, and 10
cents postage and receive their great Seed
Catalogue and sample Of this grass seed and
nine other farm seed Rareties free. IT,.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17
Crescent Hotel. Eureka Springs, Ar
kansas,

Opens February %. In the Ozark Noun.
tains. Delightful climate. Beautiful scenery.
Unequaled medicinal waters. Cheap ex.
cursion rates. Through sleepers via Frisco
Line. Address j. o. Plank, Manager, Room
II, Arcade, Century building, or Frisco
Ticket Office, No. lOl N. Broadway, st.
Louis, Mo.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17

Businesslike Passenger Crying TO put on
the air of a director)-"Guard! Guard. are
you running on time today" Guard tsiz.
ing him up and answering "according")-
"No, sir. We're running on the same old
steel rails."-Al,y Sloper.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17

Beloved" he cried, throwing himself at
his wife's feet, I'VE have lost all save hon
orr The onan pressed her hand to her
streaming eyes and wept as il her heart
were breaking. How awkward" she
sobbed. Just the thing we don't need if
troit journal.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17
Anays His Suspicious.

II there is one time in a mans life when
he is devoutly thankful it is when he feels
the old boarding house cat rub up against
his trousers on the day when rabbit stew
is announced.-Yonkers Statesman.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17

Don't scratch. when it can be avoided by
using Tetterine, the only sure cure known for
all itching diseases. 50 cents at druggists, or
by mail for cash or stamps. j.. T. Shuptrine,
manufacturer, Savannah, Ga.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17

Snooks-"I paid that bill b%efore-there's
some mistake" lnchtape--"Can't be a
mistakenly books are carefully kept.
double entry system" Snooks--'That &C.
counts for It; | thought I'd paid most Of
my bills twice!"-Judy. .r
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17

A doctor and undertaken walking together
expect to attract attention, and they al.
ways do.-Washington tIa.) Democrat. j.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17

A photographer is never positive regard
ing his undeveloped negative.-L A. W
Bulletin.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17

There is a man that | would, trust any
where" Eyes, and he would probably fool
you" Never! There isn't a dishonest
drop Of blood in his veins" why are you
30 sure about itg" "He doesn't try to create
the impression that he gets twice the salary
he actually receives. "-Cleveland Leader.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17

This worlds population resembles home
made pie: the biggest and best part OF it lies
between the upper and under crusts.-L.. A.
". Bulletin.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17

Giving Herself Away.-Mistress-"Jane,
I've mislaid the key of my escritoire. | wish
you'd Just fetch me that box Of odd keys.
/ dare'say ! can find one to open it," Jane
ITS no use, ma'am. There isn't a key in
the 'ouse ash fit that desk. '-Punch.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17

"If | am preiudiced, it is not because |
want to be, but because | can't help IT,
Drake Watson.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17

Father-"When women get to voting, if
they ever should, they will be found wear.
ing the party yokes as meekly as the men,"
Daughter-"They won't If Jokes are not
in fashion" -Cigarette.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17

Wiggs( proudly There, that's aome
thing like a dog, isn't it, old chap; AZ fierce
a. a tiger, too" Waggs-"Hum by the way
more Of a pant(h)er."-Ally Sloper.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17

1t seems queer that a playwright should
frequently get a play wrong Chicago Daily
NeMs.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17

81 hope your hired girl knows her place
Eyes, and runs t."-Philadelphia Bull
letin.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17

international Troubles.-"What do you
think about this universal peace move.
ment?" 1T will do to quarrel about as well
a. anything."-Chicago Record.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17

A glad hand often hides an itchin' palm.
When a man is hard up he is g~enerly cast
down.
The man with a pull is nsu'ly in the push.
The prodigal son has always been a husky
fellow.
Alcoholic spirits g%ener'ly go before a fall.
The fellow with a grindstone is a lookin'
for cranks.
The early bird is apt to make his first re.
appearance about Easter.
There is a good deal of mutton nowadays
tryin' 20 appear Ike wolf.
That man who always looked before he
leaped probIy didn't travel nights.-Chi.
cago Democrat.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17

Set all things in their own peculiar place
and know that order is the greatest grace.
DRYDEN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17

Parents should learn to enjoy their chit
dren more while they are Of the spankab1e
age, and depend less upon pleasure IN them
when they are grown.-Atchison Globe.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17
To Cure II Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money il it fails to cure. 25c.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-03-17

tinually in the house. In q recent let
ter to DR.. Hartman he says:
STATE OF OREGON.
Executive DEPARTMENT,
SALEM, May .. 1898,
The P~c-ru-na Medicine Go. ,Columbus,O,:
Dear Sirs-l have had occasion to uso
your Pc.ru-na medicine in my family
for colds, and it proved to be an excel
lent remedy. have not had occasion
to use it for other ailments.
Yours very truly,
w. M. Lord.
II will be noticed that the Governor
SAYS he has not had occasion to use Pc
ru-na for other ailments. The reason
for this is, most other ailments begin
with a cold. Using Pe.ru-na to prompt
~ cure colds, he protects his family
against other ailments. This is exactly
what every other family In the United
States should do. Keep pe.ru-na in the
house, Use ii for coughs, colds, 10
grippe, and other climatic affections Of
winter, and there will be no other all.
ments in the house, Such families
should provide themselves with q copy
Of Dir. iIar,man's free book. entitled
winter Catarrh." Address DR.. Hart.
man, Columbus, Ohio.
The times., 1899-03-13
KERAaNS IYcEUM THEATRE.
Die Puppenfee, :"

(The Fairy DollO
4 musical pantorGimc in two acts-prescntJd
lv 4 Distinguished amateur company Of BlltI-
nor, ladies and gentlemen.
Lafayette square Opera House. March Is. az
: p. NJ Tickets and boxes now on sale N the
usual theatre prices.
mhl3-it
The times., 1899-03-13
THE PRESIDENTS VACATION.
He VIII Start To-day for Senator
Hannn's Georgia Home.

President and Mrs. Mckinley, Vice Pres
ident and Mrs. Hobart. Senator and Mrs.
Hanna, Assistant Secretary Cortelyou. and
Stenographer Barnes will leave Washing
ton this evening for Thomasville. Ga, 10
enjoy a two weeks vacation at the winter
residence Of Senator Hanna. The party
will leave the Pennsylvania Station short
ly after o'clock over the Atlantic Coast
Line. The best special train in the pos
session of the railway company has been
placed at the disposal of the distinguished
travellers. 1t will consist of an engine.
a baggage car dining car. and two sleep
ing cars. MIR. and Mrs. Mckinley will
be provided with private apartments.
The party will assemble al the White
House during the afternoon. No unneces-
sary stops will be made at the various
cities en- route The larder on the dining
car will be abundantly supplied with the
delicacies OF the season and breakfast and
luncheons will be eaten on the train. The
special will reach Thomasyille some time
tomorrow afternoon and the party will
go at once to the home of Senator Hanna,
where elaborate preparations have been
made for its entertainment.
The length of the Presidents vacation
viii! depend largely upon the condition OF
affairs requiring his attention. While In
Thomasyile, Mr.. Mckinley will devote his
time to recreation and rest, and will pay as
little attention to business as possible. 1t
is understood by Secretary Porter that the
President Is TO be relieved of the cares
of his Office much possible, and such
business as demands his attention will be
disposed OF with the assistance OF SeCre
tary Cortelyou.
Mr. Mckinley is not i'll, but his nervous
system has been weakened by the pres
sure of the past few months. His friends
have urged him to take a vacation and
many tempting trips by land and sea have
been proposed. Secretary Long suggested
that the President take sea voyage on the
dispatch beat Dolphin, and gave a dinner
aboard that vessel for the purpose of al
lowing him to suggest alterations in the
accommodations of the vessel for the COM
fort of Mrs. Mckinley. Preparations for
the voyage had been started when Senator
Hanna extended an invitation TO the Pres
ident TO spend his vacation at his winter
resort. Mr.. Mckinley deliberated some
time before making a choice. but finally
decided to accept Senator Hannas invita-
tion in preference to the sen voyage.
The only objection to Il trip down the
Potomac and along the Southern coast
was the amount of time that would be con-
sumed at the different ports in commune
eating with the Executive Mansion. 1t is
expected that the dispatch boat Dolphin
will be ordered to the Southern coast Of
Georgia. where it will be at tine disposal
OF the President and his party.
Soon after the Presidents return from
the South he will probably make a trip to
the Pacific Coast. The details of the latter
trip have not yet been arranged but in
deciding to visit the Coast the President
has acted in accordance with an intention
formed some time ago.
The times., 1899-03-13
RUBBER PLANTATION.
The state Departments Latest In
formation as to Profits.

Consul General Beaupre has sent from
Guatemala to the State Department a
translation of an article on rubber pre-
pared by Jose Horta. The article states
that rubber was first brought into Europe
from Latin America. much later from
asia. and lastly from Africa. The milky
substance is produced by many and dis
tinctly different trees: In Brazil, Peru,
and Guiana, the rubber called Para; the
trees of the following families. Siphonia
or Heyea CSiphonia elastic Pras. Siphonia
brasiiensis Wild; in the East Indies. the
Ficus elastica; in Sumatra, the Urceola.
and in Africa and Madagascar the Arto-
carpus and Vahea gummifera In Guate-
mala, the Castilloa ela5tica Ce:o tan Ar
tocarpus) is found in the wild state, and
the rubber which this tree produces is of
the best and most valuable for the indus
try.
The article states that an investment of
sil,70O would purchase plantation con-
tanning 100000 rubber trees ana would
cover the expense of growing the trees for
ten years. At the end of that time each
tree will yield one pound OF good rubber
each year or 600 centals from thu planta-
iion. This is valued at Sil5 .23S. and. de-
Quoting all expense of extraction manu-
facture, transportation. ocean freight. in
surance. commission. etc, the net profits
each year would amount to S833S5. One
crop, after ten years, will produce double
the amount expended during that time.
The times., 1899-03-13
Another Queer Russian Sect.

aoscow Correspondence London Standard)
Another of those curious sects which are
continually springing up in Russia is re-
They call themselves. or are called. Enoch-
ties. and their beliefs are, as usual in these
cases the result of gross ignorance. COM
bned with much reading OF the Bible. All
tokens of the imperial government are un-
recognized by them. as being the works OF
Anti-Christ, whose seal, namely. the Rus
sian eagle they find on all official papers
and the current coin OF the land. That
wonderful priest. John OF kronstadt. IS for
them the Prophet Elias, while the local
orthodox priest is EnOch. and the appear
ance of these two in the flesh they regard
as preSaging the end OF the world. As IS
the custom in such cases, the police have
laid hands on all members OF the sect
that they could, and some seventy persons
are now lying in prison, and will, in the
ordinary course be sent of 10 residence
for life in Siberia. From one point of view
the frequency with which these sects keep
springing up is a good sign for Russian
progress. though the Orthodox Church can
not well afford TO recognize the fact. While
men read their Bibles and however alb
surdly or mistakenly interpret what they
read for thmesives. they are making prog
ress, for the average Russian. even in very
much more exalted circles than the poor
peasants among whom these sects appear,
know a great deal more about the code of
laws than about the Scriptures.