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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-18
TH: pQPuLlST'S ConvEnTlos.

The poprlists held their connvetion
in Jackson last Wednesday. About 400
delegates were present. Their platform
adopted was briefly outlined as follows
by the Clarion Ledger
Direct legislation by the people.
Opposition to trusts and com binrs,
Declaration in favor Of issuance and
control of all moaey by the govern
ment.
rnk!ic ownership of railroads, tele-
graph lines, etc.
Denunciation of electoral system of
Mississippi as an attempt to force cor
rupt political ring on the State.
Demand COR honest and economical
State government
Liberal legislation for support of
public schools.
Lower taxes and better collection of
same.
Favors elective Judiciary bnt opposes
the Noel amendment
+ Deplores condition of old State house
but opposes ssuandering of peoples
money in attempt to build new one.
THFoCS duU.HloU III hllenuNenL TO
constitution rendering all public off,
cinas and their deputies Ineligible to
succeed themselves.
The following is their ticket:
Governor-R X Pruitt, Chocktaw.
Lieut.. Cow w Pride, of Pontotoc.
Secy. OF State-L II Hollingsworth,
of Kinds.
.Auditor-T J King. of Carroll.
Treasurer A Bailey, of Lauder.
dale
Attorney Geseral--J J Dennis, of Ok.
itiNbeha.
Snpt. Of Education-J H Simpson, of
DeSota.
Revenue Agent p W Anderson, of
Jcnes.
Clerk of Suw,eme Court-D r Hen
d<rSpn, Of Leake.
Land Commissioner J Vining, OF
Co,iah.
Railroad COinMissiOners--W r Raw,
1t Chickasaw; A NJ Monroe, of Newton.
g NJ Kahn, Of Frsmklin'
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-18
41E TAYLOR G@ ,"GiNSGil.

Il sat in n great thrater at the nation
al capital, 1t WAS thronged wiihyouth
and beauty, old axe aud wisdom, ! saw
man. the image OF his God, stand upon
the stage and heard him speak
His gestures We're perfection of
grace, his voice was music and his Ian
gnage was more beautiful than any ]
had ever heard from mortal lips,
He painted picture after picture of
the pleasures and JOYS and sympathies
of home. He ,nthroned love and
preached the gospel Of humanity like
an angel Then | saw him dip his
brush in the ink of moral blackness
and blot ont the beautiful pictures he
| had painted saw him blot ont Che.
stars and sun ard leave humanity and
the universe in eternal darknts. and Inv
eternal death.
II saw him, like the serpent of old
worm himself into the paradise of hu
man hearts and by his seductive elo.
qnence and subtitle devices and sophis
try inject his fatal venom, under whose
blight its powers faded its music was
hushed. its sunshine was dnrkened and
its soul was left a desert waste with
only the new graves of faith and hone,
II saw him, like lawless cratic
meteor. without an orbit, sweep across
the intellectual sky, brilliant only In its
self-consnming fire generated by fric-
tion with the idestrnctibe and eternal
truths of God.
That man was the arcnangel OF
modern infidelity, md said how true
Is Holy Writ, which declared, "The
fool has said in his heart, there is no
God
Tell me not, oh Infdel, there IL no
tod, no heaven, no hell! Tell me not.
oh lnfidel, there is no risen Christ.
What intelligence less than Gods
could fashion the human bodyy What
motive power j, it, IL not God, that
drives the throbbing engine of the hu.
man heart, with ceaseless, tireless
stroke, sending the crimson stream OF
life bounding and circling through
every vein and artery!
"Whenbe and what, II not OF God. ia
this mystery we call mind' What is it
that thinks and feels and knows md
actsy Oh, who can deny the divinity
that stirs within usy
God is every where and in every
thing HIS mystery is in every bud
and blossom and leaf and tree; in every
rock and hill and vale and mountains:
IN every spring and rivnlet and river.
''The rustic of his wing Is in every
zephyr; its might is in every tempest.
lie dwells in the dark pavilions of
every storm cloud. The lightning is
HIS messenger and thunder is His voice.
His awful tread is in every earthquake
and on every angry ocean. The heay.
ems above us TEEN with his myriads of
witnesses. The universe of 40.
'ar systems whose wheeling orbs course
he crystal paths of space proclaim
through the dread halls Of eternity the
glory and power and dominion of the
III wise, onlnipo'ent and eternal God, ''
Johnson City Comet.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-18
TIE FARMERS PRAYER.
BY LILLIAN FERGUSON

I've come. Lord, 10 apologize
Upon nv bcudcd knees.
And hnmhly ask that youll shut off
Them heavenly faucets -p,cas"'
know its what we prayed for, but
We didn't calkilatr
That you WAS goin to send 1t down
So hard, and fast, and straight
You see, II looked ns II II drouth
Had really come To stay;
II scared us so. from north to south
We just liopped down to pray.
We knew that you was workin', Lord.
For all that you was worth,
And feared that mcbbc you'd forget,
Our portion % the earth.
So when begged for rain, dear Lord.
didnt mean no harm;
never thought, tn punish me
Tha, You would food the farm,
The lcvec's nigh to burstIn', now.
Thcre'll he no sign o crop;
III never raise the mortgage, Lord,
lfthls here rain don't stop.
The pastures under water. Lord,
The stock Is swimmi' round.
And not an acre on the ranch
Can show II patch o ground.
The country road Is all cavcd in.
The creeks too high to ford,
Well roost IN trce-tops II you don't
Shut on them faucets, Lord.
We ougltn't to have interfercd
We needcd this rebuff;
But don't you think by this time, Lord.
That We have had enough?
Oh. chase them clouds from out the sk y
Let loose the sun, and then
jest run this earth to suit yourself
FOrevcrnore. Amen.
-lEJaminer
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-18
Stato Democratic C0nvention,
jackson, Miss.

The Southern Railway will sell tick.
cts at one fare for the round trip
Tickets on sale Aag. % and %. final
limit for return Aug. 25 Call on
Southern Railway Agent for further
information, or write G. Z. jackson,
Travelling Passenger Ag ent, Birming.
ham, Ala.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-18
right's Olsea,

asease is 10 respector Of
s,iscks men and women
nd robnst. th, rich and
I've body aud brain work.
Prs Of families, the bresd
ery sphere Of life. securing
ts victims those only who
pared. Smiths Spre Kid.
"a. only guaranteed rem
~ Disease. Yonr money
70 cure. Price 80 cents.
Esily IN the hottest wealth.
=! ,1.Y ASH BlrrERs
j .f
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-18

i'''r d'scohfenf. ne'er wanting what
he's got, and like an impecunious bard.
Der coveting what ia mott: the preach
ers cloth rests on the shelf, as he seeks
sweatless spot, and signs. D., love
tue Lord or noty Am really His!
Well, | think not. Oh, give me A red
hoE soda p'p It's too cuufounded
hot. - *.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-18
CHEAP EXCURSION

The Illinois Ccn'ral r. r.. Co, will
r"''ni trip tick ei, on Saturday, Auv
18TH 1899 AZ the following low rates.
~"I|hS'. '..........,S1c
C'ncihnafi........ .$1l.3O
st. Louis uis.........s1O
Louisville.
"""" u return in II days
The trains will leave Winona ,s
Limited No. 4. at l.l9 Pm. reaching
Ci'cag" at LIS AN. st. Lnujs 7.1e
y. M';LnnisviIlc 7:45 A. NJ. :Cjncinn.
natl ll.4j Am.
n" Change Of C,rs to either point
y special train Of Baggage Cara
fntc'eS anl ch,:t,b ;,.,.., vii,
'"f' from Jackson right an timel far,
ne "Nperia' accnno !arioa Of the Miss.
"-iph' people -'hls ass,Jrtn, van -,
saIn't being crowded.
Hcrlils may he reserved now ,o,
''tiie' Of the four points n,med
L'E'M"nig Dm'ry, T.p.A.
.)arksun Miss.
L.E Wheeler Agent
GreenwU Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-18
4 COMPRESS cOME!Ms.


improvements,
| In view of the attacks upon the
Roundlap 'oale of the American Cotton
Company, and the cry of trust against
the manufacturers of those machines
for making, those bales rsssed by the
owners OF congresses and others the
following'ietter, indicatinga combine"
OF ditfeSent kind, is of peculiar inter
est. The4etter WAS forwarded to the
Atlanta Constitution by Richard Cheat
ham, edisor of the Cotton PlmRter's
Journal, Of Memphis Tenn. 1t is as
follows:
New York, May 3, 1904. Executive
committee of the American Cotton
Company II Broadway Dear Sir:
1t is proposed to consolidate by purchase
or otherwise some of the nsost ,desira BILE
compressesiin the Southern States, pro-
vided suck consolidation can be arrang-
ed on a conservative basis.
I'VE are in consultation with the
representatives OF all the capital requir.
ed for the business who are willing TO
take it up Gift can be put upon an at
tractive basis.
I'VE desire to call your attentien to
the fact thntiin order to meet the com.
petition that has arisen from the round
bale system, lit will be necessary for the
congresses referred to to consolidate
under one general management, fully
able and capable to reduce expenses hy
improved methods, more uniEerr, sys.
tens Of co,Hpressing aided bv the adop.
tion Ut the standard box) to ostain low
er rates Of Insurance and secure lower
rates Of freight to foreign and dem estic
points.
I'VE recoguiize the advantage both to
YOU and MS ef utilizing your personal
influence in the new business. as well AZ
your plant. Int ut the same time we
feel confident Mhat unless a coasoljda.
tiation can be ssuranged on an OBVIOUSLY
economical bsais We may not be able
IN the long run to compete with the
rsund bale Systems or with other new
campresses which may come inte the
field.
"If 1t IL vour <gAsire 70 sell your ,ress
property at reasonable price please he
kind enough to answer the list of ou.s.
tione enclosed aud also sign the cytion
enclosed.
The information received will he
strictly confidential and not disclosed
to any one else in the business of com.
pressing cotton, except with your con-
sent.
las these are over two hundred com.
presses, and as it will require consider.
lole time and labor to send committee
70 examine these properties and books
md make all proper arrangements, it is
necessary that the option shall
iold good for not less than six months
rom the date Of yonr signing.
Unless we hear from Won within two
weeks of this date we shall consider
mat y"n are not disposed to p.,ter into
he proposed consolidation Awaiting
our reply, We are vours truly.
HENRY G.. ENvBEr.
Fog Executive Committee
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

F.. P Wright, returned the early part OF
the week to her home in Iowa City.
Miss Mary FlicNnger of Pierre, S -,
who has been visiting her brothers. Messrs.
a. T. and l. y. Flickinger, lef, Wednesday
to visit relatives in Buchanan county.
Miss Claudia Scott has returned from a
two months visit with relatives and friends
at Ottumwa. Ia
Mrs. f. W. Miller returned Wednesday
from a weeks visit with friends at Tabor
and Glenwood
Mrs. G. NJ. Dodge and her guest, Miss
Homans, left Friday for New York.
Mrs. Walter Sullman and children have
returned from a visit with relatives in the
eastern part Of the state,
Mrs. S. G. Mumma is entertaining her
aunt and cousin, Mrs A. Rogers and Miss
Gertrude Rogers of Beloit Kan.
MIR. and Mrs. Bland Rshton have as their
guests Mrs. II. f. Moeller of Detroit and
Miss Ethel Smith of Saginaw, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Olerich of North
Twcuty-third street are entertaining Mrs.
Frank Husaker of Grant City, La.
Mr.. J. f. Wallace returned Thursday from
an extended trip in South Dakota, where
he was looking after his mining interests.
Torrey Everett left Friday evening for
Chicago.
''NlleH lJuuley IS spending rev days at
the Perry home at Quick
Mr. and Mrs. Alworth OF first avenue en-
tertained last week Miss Rebecca Logsdon
of Tabor, Ia.
Mrs. Janney returned Tuesday from a six
weeks visit with relatives at Ottumwa, Ia.
George Shugart of Philadelphia was the
guest last week of his uncle, L. L. Shugart,
and other relatives in this city.
Mrs. CroSswate of Portland, Ore, was
the guest last week of her brother Mr.. Louis
+. Murphy.
Mr.. and Mrs e. Huntington OF North
Seventh street are enjoying visit from
their son, Mr. William Huntington OF New
York and his wife and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. b. Atkins visited in Red
Oak during the past week.
Miss Edna Bonham returned Tuesday from
a two months visit with friends and rela-
tives in Denver, Colo.
Rev and Mrs, Myron C. Waddell enter
tanned last week Mrs. c. Il. Fleisbach and
daughter of Shenandoah.
The Women's Whist club will be enter
tanned Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Cory. On
November 1 Miss Ida Moore of Denver, Colo,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

will open a class in whist and many OF the
women Of this city will join. Miss Moore is
one Of the noted whist players OF her sex
and will be the guest Of Mrs. w. f Guthrie,
president of the Omaha Whist club.
MIR. and Mrs william f. siedentopt re-
turned Tuesday from their trip to New York.
They witnessed the first yacht race between
Columbia and Shamrock.
Judge Hyatt of Webster City, la, was the
guest last week OF MIR. and Mrs. j. B.
Atkins
Mrs. c. l.. Hammel left Wednesday on a
visit to Los Angeles. Cal.
a number of Council Bluffs people have re-
ceived invitations to the reception to be
given Thursday evening by Mr.. and Mrs. w.
a, Paxton Of Omaha in honor Of Miss Show
and Miss Short of Cleveland, o. Dancing
will commence at 1890 o'clock.
Mr. and Mrs. j. b. Atkins are entertain
ing Mrs. Joseph Hardy Hardie Of Esther
vile and MIR. and Mrs. Smith of Lemars
The members OF Palm grove No. IL. Wood
men Circle, to the number of thirty eight,
will enjoy a box party at the Trocadero on
Tuesday evening.
The engagement of Miss Margaret T. Cody
of this city and Mr.. Walter ]. kirkland OF
Omaha is announced. the wedding to take
place Wednesday evening at the home Of the
bride, 1902 Sixth avenue.
John N. Baldwin and son. Jack, returned
last week from Virginia. Mrs Baldwin will
remain for a week longer with her sister at
Waterville N. Y.
Miss Josephine Jennings entertained Sat
urday evening in honor of her cousin, Miss
Grace Box of Ridgeway, Ont
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Crossley are entertaining
q ho"eo party at their residence in Garner
township.
.. r. Shuart and Miss Myrtle r. Cutler
were married Wednesday evening in the
presence of a few relatives and intimate
friends at st. Paul's Episcopal church, the
ceremony being performed by the rector,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22
Record of the DOinEs of the Swell Set
During the Past Week.

Record of the DOinGs of the Swell Set
During the Past Week.
A few more such warm days as yesterday
and the world of society will forget that the
season for gaieties is at hand. Only the
modistes and shopkeepers realize how near
Is the opening OF the social season and
they are driven to distraction. Whispers
OF reception and dance to be given Novem-
Der 8 have set women a-thinking about new
gowns and various other preparations The
past week was marked only by the Wads-
worthTilton musicale, and for the coming
week the invitations issued by Mrs. Charles
Rodney Tyler give the only promise of
gaiety.
Very charming was the musicale given
Tuesday afternoon at Royal Arcanum hall
by Mrs. II. w. Tilton and Mrs. j. G. Wads-
worth The musical features were pro-
vlded by Mrs. Wadeworth, whose singing
needs no eulogies and Prof. Gareissen of
Omaha. whose fine voice Is creating a SEN
saton in both cities. Prof Simms acted as
accompanist Daylight was excluded from
the rooms and the soft glow of nnumerable
candles and lamps was substituted. Aspar-
agus, ferns and palms furnished the decor.
atoms, with here and there a dash of
autumn foliage. The hostesses were as
sisted in receiving and seating their guests
by Mrs. John Davis Mrs, Victor E. Berler.
Mrs, e. E, Aylesworth and DR., Sarah Smith.
Mrs. E. II. Walters and Mrs. A, p Hanchett
presided at the refreshment table, which
was decorated in pink roses and rose shaded
candles. They were assisted by Miss Frances
Daley and Miss Belle Harkness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodwork Allen enter
tanned the Euchre club Wednesday evening
The prizes were won by Mrs. Williams and
Mr. Cameron Patterson. The next meeting
will be held at the home Of Mr. and Mrs
Douglas N. Graves Wednesday evening of
this week.
Woodwork Allen was pleasantly surprised
Friday evening by the members OF the party
whom he conducted through the Yosemite
valley. The perpetrators went to the Allen
home on Fifth avenue armed with dainty
refreshments and a gift for their host.
Mrs. Douglas n, Graves will entertain
the next tea for the women OF st. PauI's
church on Wednesday, November !.
Mr.. and Mrs w. l., Douglass are home
from the east
Miss Judge returned Wednesday from a
visit with friends in Chicago.
Miss Clark, who has been visiting Mrs.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

During the past week we had a big run
on our 100-piece dinner sets that went for
$3.50, former price, $500. We have a few
of them left yet to go at $3.50 Nicely dec
GRATED China pieces worth rs cents now 65
cents each; also some worth S1,25 to go at
Is cents We have not yet advanced our
prices on carpets and we undersell any
other carpet house in the city. Our prices
are marked in plain figures. Iowa Furni-
ture and Carpet Company, 407 Roadway,
Keller & Band, proprietors.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

Cabinet Grand Upright Piano, well taken
care Of, in perfect order, s35O.0O when new,
now for sale at s175.00 at Bouricius' Music
House, 1886 Broadway. Taking into consider
alton that the price of GOOD pianos is ris-
ing, this is an unheard- of bargain, but we
need the room for our new pianos. Where
the organ stands upon the building
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

The following transfers were filed yes
terday In the abstract, title and loan office
of j. w. Squire, lO1 Pearl street:
Il: S, Ettenheimer to Lula e. Doty
lot 5, block 40 Beers subdiv. TO
Council Bluffs. w. d. ................$ $50
William Wray to Lulu e. Doty, west
e feet lot 3 block 4, Beers add
Council Bluffs, W. d, ..,.......,......, 20
j. j, Stewart, executor, to Mike
Masliko, lot 4, block Is, Cochran's
add. TO Council Bluffs, deed ...... 200
j. a. Bill.ck and wife TO James A.
Watt, lot block 80, Everett's add
Council BLUFFS, W. d, .,,.,.........,,., 1000
Anna Billick and husband to same
lot s. block 3, MINISTER'S Benton
street add Council Bluffs, W. d. =, 500
Mary Wokersien and husband to
William G, Kadel, east 100 feet OF
lot 49, official plat of sec. 9-77-39
and south 10 feet of neA seA 9-77-
80, W, d. .............,..,..,..,.., 500
tgap Of ut ~
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

Lodge No. sc. Star Of Jupiter, will give
a ball, Odd Fellows hall, Thursday evening
October 26, 1899 Tickets, including re-
freshments, 80 cents.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22
MONEY COMES POURING IN
Over Two thousand Dollars Raised for the
Entertainment of the Volunteers.
SOLDIERS WILL BE WELL CARED FOR
Work of Preparing to Welcome Home
the Gallant Fifty-First is FRO
cceding with Commend
able Activity.
SOLDIERS WILL BE WELL CARED FOR

Subscriptions to the fund to defray the ex-
penses of the reception to the Fifty-hrst Iowa
came in at a lively rate yesterday and last
evening Chairman Hart of the finance COM
mittee announced that upward of $1,000 was
In the treasury. Treasurer Painter Knox OF
the High school graduates committee, which
has started out to raise $1,000 by the end
less chain letter system, reported yesterday
that although the letters were only sent out
Friday, answers have been received already
from upward OF 200 persons throughout the
state. The banks OF this city are lending
material assistance to the committee and are
enclosing one of the circular letters in all
Of their correspondence. The publicity given
/ to ths plan through the press has also
brought in returns, as among the letters re-
ceved yesterday by Treasurer Knox were
several from persons in outlying towns who,
although they had received no letter, en-
closed their contribution and stated that
they sent letters to three Of their friends
asking them to do likewise.
AT a meeting of the executive committee
yesterday morning it was decided to appoint
an auditing committee and publish in the
daily papers all receipts and expenditures.
Charles r. Hannah, William Moore and Fred
II. Hill were appointed as such committee.
The Grand hotel was selected as regimen al
headquarters for the day of the reception.
Chairman Casper Of the decorating COM
| mittee was instructed to prepare an estimate
OF the cost Of suitably decorating the Ma
sonic temple hall, the Odd Fellows hall and
| the two floors in the Eiseman building where
| it is proposed to hold the banquet.
The refreshment committee is up to its
| ears in work and yesterday mailed copies of
| the following letter to 600 of the most prom
| inent farmers in the county:
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia, Oct. 21.-Dear
! Sir The Ffty-first Iowa volunteer rel
| ment Is now returning from war after
| having performed valiant service in the
| Philippines They are expected to arrive
! in this city about November 6, 1899, where
| they will disband.
The undersigned have been appointed a
committee having in charge the refresh
! ments, and whose duty it will be to furnish
| at least two meals to the returning soldier
| boys. In order to successfully accomplish
this and furnish such refreshment as Pot
| necessary to have a large supply of food,
and we respectfully ask that you contribute
| as many of the articles named below as
you feel able:
squash, pumpkin, apples, pears, eggs, milk
cream.
Please advise us Immediately on enclosed
card the quantity You will furnish, after
which we will advise you where to deliver
same. We also ask that you will make
| for supplies, and let your reply include
the total amount thus promised you.
! 1t is seldom that We all have an oppor-
| tunity such this and we trust you will
assist in making our efforts success
| Yours respectfully,
| E w HART
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22
MRS. MARIA T. KIRKLAND,
MISS MARY l.. TINLEY.
II w R1NDER

Agnew's band of Creston, conceded to be
one of the best uniformed musical organiza-
tons in the state, has rendered its services
for the day of the celebration and has been
accepted as the band of the executive COM
mittee. The organization includes forty
pieces. Invitations were sent yesterday to
the following to participate in the exer-
cises: Senators Allison and Gear, Hon. d.
B. Henderson, Congressman Hull, Hepburn,
Lacey, Cousins, Dolliver and MCPHERSON
Captain J. F. Merry of Dubuque. Henry
Volmer of Davenport, A. B. Cummins of
Des Moines, Lafe Young of Des Moines.
Council Bluffs LODGE No. 20, Ancient Order
Of United Workmen, paid in $25 to Chairman
Hart of the finance committee, being the
amount OF its subscription to the general
expense fund. The lodge numbers among
its members several of the men of Com
pany l..
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22
N. Y. Plumbing company. Tel. $50.

New neckbards put or shirts free OF
charge for regular customers at the Bluff
City laundry, "a North Main.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

Flrst-class stenographer, with experience,
wanted at office of Autman, Miller & Co,
1904 South Main street, Council Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22
SOCIETY IN COUNCIL BLUFFS.

Sullivans solid packed oysters, 30 cents.
Nothing beats 'em.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22
Real Estate Transfers.

Sullivans oysters are the favorites Il
Council Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

Fine Missouri Wood for sale by Gilbert
Bros.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

Scientific opticIan. Wollman 400 Br'dway.
Davis sells paint.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22
General House Furnishers.

For oysters go to Sullivan, the grocer.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

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