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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-06-23
New Orleans has in the last ~

New Orleans has in the last few
weeks, through the noble efforts Of an
able and fearless press. placed herself
among the first cities OF the country
in advancement, progress and health.
Her recent victory was for sewerage
and drainage and meant to her BUSH
ness, by the suppression Of yellow
fever. etc, through proper santa
ton, much improvement. The noble
women Of the Crescent City property
holders deserve much credit for the.
victory, rs they not only voted for it,
but worked for it. With such a citi-
zenship New Orleans has "A bright
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-06-23

The coming out of Congressman
Jno. $. Williams has brought another
question for the executive committee
to solve. Primaries have been order
ed in many counties throughout the
State 10 Instruct for senator the one
receiving the majority of votes would
get the endorsement OF the cutlntY.
This would have been 4 fair way Of
determining until Mr.. Williams en-.
tered the race. but by him making Il
th~rec-handed tight to determine the
choice. the two highest should be re-
Quired to run it oil the same Us IT.
CURED Of other officers. Unless the
executive COMMITTEES of the various
counties. which lave ordered Il pri-
mary, determine this before the day
Of election and make the change. they
may arise tue morning after it is
held, to find the weakest, or the one
the people want defeated, received
the majority.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-06-23
JNo M ALIENS STATEMENT.

In a joint discussion between Gov.
cruor McLaurin and me, at Macon,
On May tie &l-t. / charged that he
.C,uy. McLaurin4 wrote a commuuica-
tjgn for the Jackson Eyening Ness
during tie controversy between him
aud the legislature over the new
capitol bill. which communication
was signed Spectator, and that the
same was 10 his own handwriting.
The audience will remember the ap-
plause he received when he denied
having written such communication
and when he detiantly said it could
not he produced. | did not have the
original II the time, snd had never
seen It, | have since secured il. with
the certificate Of the editor OF the
News. and ! recognize the original ~
being IN Governor McLaurin's hand.
writing. | submit this remarkable
communication, with the statement
made by Governor McLAurin at Ma.
ION, a. evidence u the anonymous
frankne>s with which he was dealing
With the legislature and the personal
'rankncs> with which he was dealing
with his audience at Macon in refer.
nee to this charge.
John NJ. Allen.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-06-23
A MISSISSIPPI HARNA.

II any proof We're lacking of the
thorough r]ottenness Of the present
State administration. the fact that
Jones $. Hamilton is Gov. McLa1rin's
r~l@ht-bower, confidential advisor, chief
bo~ttle-holder-in fact the Hanna to the
Governors McKinley-is sufficient.
hamilton is the man who a few years
ago was tried for the murder of Young
Gambrell, and although he was acou1t-
ted by Il jury, he is yet believed to be
guilty by thousands of our very best
people, He is d ~detaulter to the State
in the sum of $4,000 or 800, 900, for
which amount an unsatisfed Judgment
is still on record. Despite these facts,
and the farther fact that no man who
as principal is indebted to the State,
shall be ineligible to office, he was ap.
pointed by the Governor, Adiutant
General OF the State, and is now Claim
Agent for the State to collect the hal
OF the money due by the Federal
Government to the State troops, for
their service during the late Cuban war.
However, the GOVERNOR has demonstrate.
ed long ago his utter disregard for such
little obstacles as the Constitution and
his oath of office.
If all reports be true General" Ham
is earning his salary as the adm
tant OF McLanrin instead of the State.
and Is using every means. fair or foul.
TO secure his chiefs election to the r..
> Senate. Birds of a feather wi
hook together, and a man is known by
the company he keeps, and especially
by his lntimates and confidants. Jonah
is a fine specimen for a polit-
lcai dictator or Warwick, but he suits
Mchaurin, down to the ground. Bv
Ihe way, we wonder what has become
ot blli Figures: We do not sunpose
mat Mchanrin or his friends will deny
mat Hamilton is running the Govern
campaign, in Kinds county af
east, Mr., Harper, the editor of the
raymond Gazette, and candidate for
he Legislature, published a card q few
weeks ago wherein he charged, in sub.
vance that Hamilton had offered to
'nt MIN on the McLaurin slate and in
'ure his election if he would promise to-
'ote for the Governor for Senator.
Las so far made no denial Of
he charge. W. have also been inform
a that the city officials who stood on
bridge at midnight during last sum.
ners quarantine, with the Governor
.ha the quart bottle, when his Excel
ehcy clanored for u mules earfull Of
us favorite beverage and cnssed ha.
anse he found it not, these sa,ne off.
ers nave been placated and are now
'arbee-sheelas with McLanriu uo,n;,.
IN, Il 00,Se geaus.
Ae gods and little :ishes. To what
DIV estate has the once proud old co,n.
OF Mississippi fallen when
'cn men as these sit in high places.
worse and more to be deplored il
ne TACT that good men are to be found
by their silence give tacit endorse.
lent to this appalling condition Of NJ.
'irs' How long, oh, Lord. how long
III the people submit and endurer
hal we need is a patriotic Hercnles
clean out .tlese political Au9esn
'ables. -Grenadian.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-06-23
PRESS COMMENTS ON JAS. K. vARDA.
MAN.

The mao who beats James X. Narda-
man viii he the LeXt Governor Of Iis-
sisaippi. Mind yon, we 10 not say that
Vardaman will be beaten. If the
speech delivered by him in this city on
Monday night is heard throughout the
State, he will be invincible when the
State Convention meets in August.
We do not wish to minimize the capa-
bilities o. either of Mr.. Vardaman's
opponents, but it is nevertheless a fact
that he outranks them all from the
standpoint Of n leader. He il the best
orator; he has a wider and broader
comprehension Of men and things.
Every important aeel Of the State 10 ct
his tongues end. and he has a solution
for evils that now burden the common.
wealth. He tells you something, and
speaking from a true and patriotic
heart, he impresses you as a man who
will do just as he says. There is no
lodging Or begging the question with
him. There il none Of the cheap dem.
ogoguery Of the politician in his make.
mp He is bold, fearless aud aggres.
yet weighs all questions calmly
and deliberately. and from the stand.
Of their application and bearing
on the masses OF his whole people.
From every quarter of the State there
is a demand from the people to hear
Vardaman. He has lent new interest
to the campaign, and there can be no
doubt of his constantly increasing pop
He has already overshadowed
all opponents but one. and that he has
A splendid chance to win in the end,
there al be no doubt. Water Valley
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-06-23
James K. vardaman, the last to

ouhh$| sSSt w
come out for governor, is tile first to
come out on the present school law,
which, he says, needs investigation
and changes. For As the law now
stands the negroes ia our delta re-
ceives the largest share Of the school
fund. Distribute equally, says Ward
aman, so the teachers Of the hin
counties will. in the same grade, re-
ceiye as much for their teaching, and
and the schools last as long, as these
in the delta. 1t can be done, and IL
l am selected governor l shall urge 10
the legislature such an amendment to
the constitution So az to bring Il
about.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-06-23

This brainy young statesman, bril-
liant scholar and patriotic citizen and
soldier, addressed a very appreciative
and intelligent audience, including a
number of the fair sex, at the Mayors
Office on last Tuesday night. He was
introduced by Judge j. c. Longstreet
in the Judges inimitable and happiest
style, which of itself was enough to
secure him q favorable hearing under
any circumstances, but Major Varda-
man needs no ]eXtraneous or advent
tious aids to such Il consumation, in
Grenada. He was raised in orr neigh
boring county, Yalobusha, and is now
Il citizen OF II neighborinS county,
Letiore. This fact wonld naturally
make Grenada feel something like a
local interest in this distinguished
gentleman, but his claims for consider
alton are based upon a more solid forn-
dation than the fortuitous chance OF
locality. Major Vardaman is recogniz-
ed today throughout the state as one of
Mississlppi's leading statesmen, with
few equals and no superior. 1t is i'm.
possible to listen to him without being
convinced of his sincerity of convic
ton and honesty OF purpose. At the
sane time, he inpresses one us n man
OF uMdauuted courage ard i%ncorrupti-
Die integrity, Il giant in strength,
mental, moral and physical. q man to
be relied upon in any emergency. to
whom weaker men would naturally
turn i'll time Of trouble, u born leader.
In short, from the crown Of his head to
the sole of his foot, in every inch of his
six feet statue, a MAN. His speech
was along the same line as the follow.
synopsis, reported ia the CONNER
r~lal.Appeal, from Water Valley
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-06-23

Maj. Vardaman is nothing If not elo.
qnent, and his speech was given close
attention and was frequently applaud
ed. He stated first of all that he WAS
a Chicago platform Democrat, and was
in favor Of the denomination of BRYAN
for president. He used strong Ian
Euage in denounclng the imperialistic
and expansion policy of the republican
party. Touching on state issues he
said that he favored an elective iud;ci.
AIRY, the building of a new, but no too
expensive. capitol, more equitable di.
vision of the school fund, public main
tenance OF the Confederate veterans
and a Just treatment of rich and pocr
nike in the matter Of taxation.
Mr.. Vardaman has many warm
friends i'll Grenada, and he ALWAYS
meets with "A reception here which
must be pleasing to him. GreuaIa
Sentinel.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-06-23

Richard I, Gland is dead. Mr..
Baud mly r.r''y he termed the faith.
era Free Nl.'r', tor his whole life
HI. hren devoted to the cause. Ne
irlur congress has the United
States evcI ma than Bland. of Mis-
>"nr'. and N proof Of his fidelity to
thH people, he died after 20 years In
pnbt'r HE, tie representative Of his
state, u pnnf U,AG. In the death of
Richard T. Bland. Missouri has lost
I: nublc sOh, tie nation Il benefactUr,
AMI the cau,r uf the people an able
champion. iract 10 his ashes.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-06-23

The Governor OF the State, from
the statement Of Bellenger, i, aiding
the Jackson Tigers and encouraging
their illegal business by pardoning
everyone convicted.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-06-23

Since the Warren county executive.
committee. has decided to leave the
naming of delegates to the nominee.
for governor who gets the NEST votes,
III the primary. we would suggest that
the governors alone, in a body, make
three speeches in the couhtyan then
leave it to the primary,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-06-23
SMALL BoY-Why do the naner.

SMALL BoY-Why do the papers
call our governor the ''Remarkablc
Governor: | have not read ANYTHING
remarkable he has done.
FArilER-lt is not what he has
done, but what he has not done thai
gives him the title. my sou.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-06-23
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to politiral intripue ar that tho
strong lobby which we arc ,nld ,nv
infect the canitnl city. rnpId Sver,o
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-06-23

France Is llaNi2g a> much trouble
to get u cabinet as McLaurin /, to
get elected.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-06-23

The >'3''u CO.. rcntion should not be
l'd III llr,.l';ul hutldtng. For if
all 'rluIir a'c true, tie building j.,
dangerous ar. the coming cunvcn-
no.. which Promises to be one Of the
largest ever held in our state, should
mt q allowed la the face of all the
skilled testimony whiCl, has been
m'de rs o. it. unsafe condition, to
u'ausrr their lives in such a struc.
tune. HuUr have suggested the biz
trlt which We agree, owing to the
mtull, w.u.1 ne the most arrcptablr.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-06-23

spectator" has come forward and
settled the question OF the governors
%veracity.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-06-23

hF' Leroy Percy vas reelected n.
chairman uf the executive committee
VI washington county. An honor
justly conferred.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-06-23

Tie uNpruor'> vcracily. we guess,
j. ~ right. hut his memory gets him
~ 'rruhlc lie even f,rgot-yeS. de-
ii'G-hc wrote he letter signed
'S~lccIatur, bUt when he recognized
it IN u fac-simile Of his own hand
writing ~ Sundays ricayunc, he
was "'.Ulc,ld to give in, After
AUGUST J.. VIII, no doubt. rcrollctl
that hc rl ..t.,i tie pardon IL Two
Mt.Iri, iu| .DD. s. case Just utw il f.,
Ice ~ p,.,,,' o.. think auout.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-06-23

Lennre county yell.
Nobblc GoDblc, Razzlc Dazzle,
He can't win
NCLau, McL.au, MrLaurin,
WHO says ST. Err rybniy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-06-23
Friday. June ~, y

SIN ju,i n..i aGIvas ia srIi'N,r.
v hos" corn leaves wuvr in the hrr",e,.
Nd Just 50 sure tiry'll do mp Au,".
As the leave, fall from The. ~ir"ctcS.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-17
MANY B0ERS
ARE KILLED
In the Attack That Was Made On
rlafeking BY the Combined
Forces.
THE NEWS COMES IN VERY SLOWLY
IS All Means of Communication Are Cut--Boers Are
Now Encamped in the Vicinity of Dundee and An
Attack rlay Be Expected at Any Time--Parliament
Has Met and Will Vote War Supplies With Scarce
ly Dissenting Vote--Tfe Invasion of Natal

London, Oct. 17.--Belated dispatches
from the scene of action in South Africa
throw little fresh light upon the situa-
ton. The Beers appear to be strength
ening their position in Natal and biding
their own time for attack.
The Orange Free State burghers are
threatening to invade Cape Colony by
way of Norval Spont and Alwal North
both Of which are at their mercy if they
possess artillery. SO far as is known the
British force stationed at Aalwal North
is detachment of the Royal Berkshire
regiment.
Today's news from the western border
reduces the alleged heavy fighting at
Mafeking to ordinary proportions. The
earlier sensational story originated in
skirmishes between an armored train and
small detachments of Beers, although
since then much may have happened to
the little garrison.
1t is difficult to understand how refu-
gees arriving at Lorenzo Marquee should
have come into possession of news of
serious Boer losses at Mafeking. At the
same time it must be remembered that
much news from the Transvaal is likely
to come by way of Delagoa bay, as most
of the other channels are strictly GEN.
Sored.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-17
Parliament Opened.

London, Oct. 17.-Parlament opened
to-day in extraordinary session to con-
slider the South African situation. In
the speech from the throne, her ma jesty
said:
MY Lords and Gentemen: Within a
very brief period after the recent pro-
regulation l am compelled by events
deeply affecting my empire to recur to
your advice and aid. The state of af-
fairs in South Africa has made it ex-
pedient that my government should be
enabled to strengthen the military forces
of this country by calling out the re-
serves. For this purpose, the provisions
of law render it necessary that paria-
ment should be called together. Except
for the difficulties that have been caused
by the action of the South African re-
public, the condition of the world con-
tinues to be peaceful.
Gentlemen of the House Of Commons: 5:
Measures will be laid before you for the
purpose of providing for the expenditure
Which has been, or may be, caused by
events in South Africa. Estimates for
the ensuing year will be submitted to you
in due course
My Lords and Gentlemen: There are
many subjects of domestic interest to
which your attention will be invited at
later season when the season of labors
for parliamentary session has been
reached For the present ] have invited
your attendance in order to ask you to
deal with exceptional exigencies, and /
pray that in performing the duties before
you, you may have the guidance and
blessing of the Almighty God"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-17
Vote War Supplies.

New York. Oct. IA dispatch to the
Tribune from London says: Parliament
will meet today with every indication
that the two main parties will unite in
voting supplies for war without contro-
versy or partisan chickering's. The small
group of Irish members may offer some
opposition. but public opinion is strongly
in favor of the vigorous prosecution of
the war and the loyal support of the gov
ernment. This feeling was shown by two
enthusiastic meetings at the Guild hall
yesterday. when the business men rallied
to the support of Mr.. Cnambe ria ms gen
erai policy. Only few votes are ra;s /
in protest. One of these cast is William
Watson, whose acrid letters TO The Daily
Chronicle today will excite nlucii resent
ment. He writes:
Like several of your contemporaries.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-17
Train Blown Up.

Pretoria, Oct. 16.-Delaycd in trans
mission).-Heavy fighting took place this
morning north of Mafeking. An armor-
ed train sent to repair the railroad line
opened fire oh the Boer command One
burgher was killed, and two more
wounded. second engagement followed
in which nine British were wounded Yes
terday while Gen. Cronje's troops were
near the broken railway bridge nine
miles north of Mafeking, an approaching
train loaded with dynamite was fired
upon and blown up. There We're no cas-
ualties on the Transyaal side
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-17

yon appear to have been disappointed
with the quality of recent sonnet by
Mr.. Swinburne In simple justice to that
magnificent singer, let us remember that
the existence of a great theme not less
certainly than that of a great poet is
one of the indispensable antecedents of
great poetry. The assassination of a
state and the strangling of people are
not heroical themes. and never while this
world endures shall they evoke one note
OF noble song. Moreover, in all combats
between giant and stripping the muse
must of necessity be at a certain moral
disadvantage in the somewhat ludcrous
task of enheartening the giant. 1t is the
vaior of David with his sling and not
the arrogant bulk of Goliath that lindles
tne imagination of poets and captures
forever the sympa thies of man."
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-17
COlOnelS Promoted.

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE president
has ordered the promotion to the grade
of brigadier general in the regular army
of the following colonies: Colonel PEN
nington. Second artillery; Colonel Frank,
First artillery; Colonel Carpenter, Fifth
cavalry; Colonel Ovenshlne, Twenty
third infantry; Colonel Burke Seven
teenth infantry. These officers are to be
placed on the retired list at intervals of
one day each. The war department was
able to make these changes owing TO the
retirement of General Shafter from the
regular army. After they shall all have
been appointed and retired in order, one
vacancy will be left in the grade of brig
adler general in the regular army, and
1t is the common impression this place
will be given to either Lawton or Mac
Arthur.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-17
Race In Detail.

Far RockaWay Beach. Oct. 17.--The
start Was made at eleven a. m. The CO.
lunlbia has just passed the Shamrock
ana Is well to windWard. The Colum-
bia IS rapidly drawing away from the
Shamrock.
The Associated Press Dispatch boat
Vamoose and a tug are coming toward
tn cableship flying the signal "Sham-
rock disabled
It appears the Shamrock's topmast has
been carried away. The Shamrock is pre-
parlng 20 take tow back.
The Shamrock's topmast With big club
topsail was carried away at 11:24 a. m.
wien the yachts were on port tack, about
miles from the start The Shamrock
luffed into the wind at once. The CO.
lumba keeps on according to agreement
Long Beach, Oct. 17.--'rhe Columbia is
making great speed under ten knots
breeze. She rounded the first mark at
T.; 20 The Shamrock has extra spars
and the next race will probably be to-
morrow.
2:0l r. m. The Columbia has Just hove
in sight about three miles from here,
reat hing for home.
Mackhy Bennett Cabeboa,, 2:4O D. m.
The Columbia crossed the finish line at
2:a5:5 90 unofficial time. Upton an
nounces next race Monday.
Sandy Hook, Oct. 17-Later it was an
nounced the neXt race would be on
Thursday
Official start: Shamrock II COILS CO.
lulhbia 11:0o:i7. First mark. Columbia
12:39:2S- Second mark, 1:33:27. Finish
II IL
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-17
Un Unprecedented Storm.

LeadNili", Cole, Oct 11.--For more than
Il weak SNOW storm of UNPRECEDENTED
severity FOR this time of the year has
been raging in the mountains surrounds
ing LeadEille. One banu or 400 sheep
ard the herder with them are lost. The
sheep belong to cosiin Bros. The name
of the sheep herder is not known. Other
large apcks have reported heavy losses
ani no word has been received from
many others known to be still in the
mountain pastures.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-17
MADE VERY
FAST TIME
Columbia Takes the Second
of the Series.
SHAMROCK IS DISABLED
Her Main T0pSail Was Carried
Away Early In the Course
Of the Race Today.
NEXT RACE TO BE MONDAY
The American Vessel Was Fast CraW-
ling Away From Her Rival When
the Latter Met With an Accident
The Wind Today Was Good.

New York, Oct. 17.-What promised to
be splendid days sport in the contest
for the Americas S cup between the sham
rock and Columbia brought disappoint-
ment to the owners of the big sloops and
the public generally. Within half an
houf after the start, which was a good
one, Sir Thomas Liptons yacht was dis
abled BY the breaking of her topmast
ana was obliged to give up the race.
while the Columbia, under the rules gov
efnlng contests for the international
trophy, proceeded to sail over The course
alone. At the time of the accidcn, the
cup defender was leading the challenger
py several boat lengths For ab,ut a
quarter OF an hour after the start the
naHnfock held her lead. hut made no
gam. Then the defender overhauled and
passed her and continued 10 gain until
the catastrophe occurred that nut the
ohamfock out of the race.
Wnen the accident occurred that 4. 81
ca Llptons hopes, the Shamrock wac
''s""'ns OIL TO sea on the port tack, IT
oe'hs ne longest of the two boats, she
had ia Ken to the windward after cross
ing the starting line. The wind w,s
blowing about twelve miles a., hon, f,o,,
'ie east by south and there was consid-
cradle lump to the s.a ,rh
nothing else left for the Shamrool, - ~
but to turn around and s,art f,r 49,
with a few cheers from axcurcio, ,,,4,,
telling OF sympathy. TLa c,,nnh,,
finished almost two honrs ,,i,bin t;.
limit demonstrating that the race ynula
nave been fine one if there had been
a contest between the two boats