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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-02-04
Doing a Good Turn.

Two Baltimore ladies, while touring
from Baltimore to Washington, We're
directed by "native" to q hidden
spring within few feet of the high
way. Instead of selfishly drinking and
then leaving the spot unmarked they
put up temporary cardboard sign, and
later revisited the spot and placed in
position tin sign calling attention to
the spring, also providing a chained cup
for the use of other thirsty wayfarers.
If you know of like spot, go and do
likewise. Work.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-02-04
"OnIy .Jes' a NiEEer,o

Hush an quit you cryin; quit you cryin,
baby mine.
Foo do mist is on do hillside
An de stars begin ter shine
No use cryin TO you daddy,
Fo' we hofe is lcf 70 'lorn,
An he's sleepin neat de palm trees
On de hillside at San Juan.
He was only ies Niger, but he answered ter
de call,
An de white folks fit beside him,
An de white folks seen him fall
An he's sloepin on de hillside
Neat de southern moons sof' shine,
Whar dc bloody charge was ended
He wiped out de color line.
Edmund Day in Detroit Tribune.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-02-04
Little Polly Mary,

Little Polly Mary all the morning hour
Dotted on her bonnet with its bright new
flower,
Wondered if the next day would be bright
and clear
Wished the jolly holidays came twenty
times year.
Looked without the window when teacher
didn't see
Watched a golden robin building Ia tho
tree,
And
When the hour came all too quick for
Polly to reCite,
VIII you believe, she never got n single
answer right!
So for failure. on the record book. her
name. alas was Starred
But WIS 1t cause, as Polly thought, the
lesson was so hard?
Youths Companion
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-02-04

Coon ont O. thatl' shouted an irate
but Jealous churchwarden in rural
district to some urchins who We're play
ing marbles against the church door
''I'll let passon know how We dessicate
the holy place This word forms IL
common stumbling block. A grocer once
informed us that people from quite the
respectable classes not infrequently
asked him for desecrated oup.-Corn
hill Magazine
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-02-04

Japan was originally civilized by way
of China. Today Japan sends scholars
and men of science to instruct the Chi
nese.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-02-04

Crops are that part of vegetation
which always gets too much or too little
rain. Chicago Record.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-05-05

Tallehatchie river Our hostess told US
of the battle of Fort Pelnber5on, where
for days the fierce artillery duel ragged,
the windows of her home being shaken
by the discharge of cannon. balls and
shells falling in numbers on her planta
tion. She told that on one occasion
when federal raid was approaching
her 10-year-old son, Jake Strong, took
the family plate to hide it, but before
he returned to the house the enemy had
come, and, learnt that her son was
absent on such aVsaission, started in
pursuit. She implored the federal Of
ficer not 70 attempt to capture her son,
as he would die before he would submit,
but, instead, to call him and tell him
that his mother wanted him to
come to her. The officer, touched by
such maternal and filial love and conf
dence, did as she requested. When
Officer Hanes land it was the Hanes OF
fame in the late Spanish American war
returned, bringing the boy with him,
the brave mother invited the officer in
to snpper, telling him that he was the
greatest valentine he had eyer received.
and, clasping her child in her arms pre-
sented the federal with n half dozen
silver goblets in recognition of his
kindness
After the business of the meeting had
been finished the chapter was invited
to splendid refreshments served on the
cool, vine shaded veranda, which had
been converted into veritable banquet
hall, where were set ten tables for four
persons eacha beauteous fairy scene,
presided over by the vivacious and ac-
complished daughter Of the house The
ornaments worn by Miss Strong were
wrought from confederate buttons cut
from the military coat Of her father,
Colonel William A. Strong.
It is needless to say that the meeting
was most enjoyable, rendered doubly
80 by the delightful surroundings. With
feelings Of regret that 50 pleasant day
must end 80 soon, we babe farewell to
our delightful hostess and her charming
daughter, to meet in May at the resi-
dence of Mrs. W. T. johnson.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-05-05

The first. thing that came up after
dinner was u match game of ball he
tween the local .eam and u club from
Greenville. The game resulted in u
victory for the home team by a score of
32 to 15
The Shetland pony race, owing to an
accident to one Of the jockies in the
first heat, was not finished.
The consolation bicycle race was won
by Gny Slack.
The climbing of the greasy pole was
an event of the day which occasioned
much merriment. Ben Thompson sue
ceeded IL getting to the top and won
the saddle.
This closed the exercises of one of
the most enjoyable days our people and
their visitors ever enjoyed in Green.
wood. TO the management who had
the work in charge is due the thanks Of
our people for the successful manner in
which the program was carried out.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-05-05
POPULAR YOUNG PEOPLE MARRIED.

/
niss Lola hoyd and Mr.. Lee Sims United
10 the holy Bond os Matrimony.
When old Sol went to rest Thursday
evening, April q, a broad smile ilum-
mated his countenance. He had been
all day watching both the old and
young OF our little city making prepar-
ntions for one of the most brilliant
society events Of the year, and it made
him smile to think Of the coming night,
which would witness the marriage OF
Miss Lola Ioyd, the daughter Of Mrs.
j. p. Metts, to Mr.. Lee Sima, the eff.
cient bookkeeper Of the Citizens Ice e.
Coal company. The contracting parties
are two OF the most popular yonng peo-
pie in Greenwood. Miss Boyd possess
ing those rare qualities OF mind and
heart which made her admired and
loved by ALL while Mr. Sims Ia one Of
the most estimable young men OF our
city. The marriage took place at the
Methodist church, which had been
beautifully arranged with flowers and
evergreens by the kind hands of willing
friends. Promptly at 1870 the gentle
touch Of Mrs. &. r. Wright brought
ont the sweet strains OF the wedding
march. The ushers, Messrs. Payne and
Richardson, led the way MP the aisle,
followed by Messrs. J. II. Scott and q.
Chandler, Misses Annie Moore of Green
vile and Sallie Humphreys, Messrs II.
Priestly and b. Humphreys, Misses
Hattie Dnlaney and Katherine Hem
lningway OF jackson. Mr.. Plain Archer
Of GreenvilIe and Miss Flora Chapman.
The gentlemen wore full evening dress,
while the bridesmaids in their pink
Organdies presented forms Of beauty.
The bride, dressed in lovely white
silk, looked exquisitely charming under
the graceful fold OF the failing veil.
Entering the aisle with her maid OF
honor Miss Anna Belle Thayer who
was also dressed In white. she proceeded
10 the altar where she was met by the
groom, escorted by his brother, Mr..
John Sims OF Greenville. The scene
was q most beautiful one. Rev. J, n.
Mitchell then performed the ceremony
In an impressive and feeling manner.
After the ceremony the bridal party and
guests repaired to the home OF MI. w.
l.. Anthony where an elegant reception
was rendered them and cong ra tnlati0ns
extended. The Elite club composed OF
the young men Of our city. gave q full
dress ball IN their honor after the re.
ception. The popularity OF the couple
was attestsd by the insny beautiful
and nsefnl presents received. The
Commonwealth, along with their host
Of friends extends congratulate and
wishes for Mr.. and Mrs. Sims q life OF
uninterrupted Joy and prosperity.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-05-05
DEWEY DAY cElESShTl0N.

fThc Bicycle Races and Ball Game at tho
Park We're Well Attended.
The noble and patriotic citizens OF
Greenwood did honor to the great
American admiral last Monday in theil
celebration of the anniversary of the
great naval battle and victory at
Manila, and in which the American
navy demonstrated itself u power on
the sea. The city was dressed in the
stars and stripes and it was day long
to be remembered. As our city grows
and prospers, as the child takes on the
years of man. so will Dewey day each
year take on more grander form and
give to the sons of Mississippi an object
lesson whose inspiration and teachings
may in time produce from the present
or future generation another Dewey in
the army or navy of our country.
In the war that has just ended with
Spain there is no town or county in the
state which could celebrate this day with
more pride than Ours, as no county
sent more men TO the front in defense
of the flag than did Lehore. As re.
suit six Of her brave boys sleep today
beneath the soil of foreign land. How
proud wonld they have h"en To have
offered mp their lives manning the guns
OF Dewey's fleet in the battle ut Manila
or charging the breastworks OF the
enemy at San Juan hill near where
they sleep today. But their lives were
demanded in braver fight, the defense
Of the conquered country before the
unseen forces of pestilence and disease,
and like heroes they met 1t without q
murmur and died as heroes die. They
are not forgotten, nor will they ever be.
We trust before another Dewey morn
the patriotism of Lefore will have
erected u monument 10 these brave
boys on which the tender hand Of
woman can place wreath Of remem-
brance and flowers of love.
The exercises of the day came Of at
Athletic Park. The Greenwood Silver
Cornet Band, and, by the way, one Of
the best bands in the state. furnis shed
the music for the occasion. The prize
winners IN the bicycle races were AZ
follows:
Boys Race Half-mile dash won by
Irman Kimbrough; Shall Yerger second
Kids Race Quarter. r.Diile won bv
David Humphreys Only one eutree.
Msldens' Race - Quarter mile - won
by Miss Susie Yerger; Miss Sallie
Humphreys second.
The tournament race wHJ won by
Hugh Stancil Of Shellnound.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-05-05
MONDAY NIGHTS CONCERT.
A High-Ciass Entertainment ut the Opera
House by Home Talent.

A High-CIass ntertninme mt ut the Opcr
House by Home Talent.
The entertainment given at the opera
house Monday night nnler the auspices
of Mrs. j. H. Mitchell for the benefit OF
the new Methodist cl,nrch was com.
plete snccess in every particular. Owing
to the many different happenings in our
city this week it is impossible to com
ment at length on each separate item Of
the programme and accord to the cast
the praise which each individual per.
former so richly deserves, but we may
truthfnlly assert that this concert has
never been surpassed by any similar
entertainment ever given In Green wood.
The audience evidenced it's appreciation
by rounds of applause, and the perform
ers, Thus encouraged, did their best.
The receipts Of the evening were ti23
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-05-05
DAUGHTERS OF THE CoNFEDERAcY.
Delightful Meeting in a Historical Home.
Charming Hostess.

Deiightful Meeting in a Historical Home.
A Charming Hostess.
To the Editor OF The Commonwealth:
The Daughters of the Confederacy
met on Wednesday, the Goth ult., Mt the
hospitable home of Mrs. Julia A. Cham.
bers. Just here want to say that no
nobler Daughter OF the Confederacy
adds luster to our splendid chapter than
our charming hostess Mid waving
bunting and confederate flags and
swords worn by her family now laid to
rest, Mrs. Chambers and her accom-
plished daughter, Miss Tallula Strong,
entertained ms in most interesting
and delightful manner. This delight
full old fashioned home is the only one
now remaining in the county occupied
by its antebellum owners 1t deserves
more than passing notice. 1t is sit.
mated on the bank of the Yazoo river a
short distance below Greenwood, and
with its broad verandas, airy rooms and
spacious grounds, lnxuriant shrubbery,
stately magnolias and towering cedars
covered with yellow woodbine and
creeping honeysuckle, it makes the
truly delightful southern home but the
crowning glory of this enchanting spot
IL the venerable, white haired matron
who for more than half n century has
presided over it. Her daughter, true
daughter Of the south, is her constant
companion, enlivening and cheering the
advancing years OF the beloved mother
and adding by the bright sallies Of her
wit to the entertainment Of their guests.
AZ stated above. we met on WedDes-
day Of last week at this the most ap-
propriate place for a meeting Of the
Daughters Of the Confederacy. Our
charming hostess regaled her guests
with many an interesting story Of the
dark days Of 1S81-'85. She told us Of
the arrival Of the famous steamship
"Star Of the West" on its way to Fort
Pemberton, where 1t was sunk ss an
obstruction in the Tallehatchie river Dy
the confederate authorities. She stood
with her children on the river bank and
watched with glowing cheeks the proud
stesmer Of the ocean--the vessel at
which the first gun Of the war had been
Ared when II was attempting to reinforce
Fort Sumpter On the Morning Of the
9Th OF May--an ocean vessel, q magnif.
iicent trophy Of confederate valor, hav-
Ing been captured ~ confederate cav
,lry, and then en- route to Fort Pe'nber.
u, over whose sturdy walls the nsg Of
I'll susmy Hsvsr waved. there to b. en-
toUbed bsDsash ~ dark waters Of the
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-05-05
Wasted,

At once, . correspondent at Webb,
Glendoris, Swan Lake, Sunny Side,
Sidon, Minter City. Shell Monnd. Black
Hawk, I'eminingwsy. Phillips. LeHore,
Parons and Csrrollton for The Common.
wealth. The postmaster or assistant
preferred. A liberal offer will he male
the right persons. Address l.. b. 34G,
Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-05-05
Court DaYA.

Mayor w. $. Vardaman will hold
court for civil business and state Grim
inal business on the first and third
Wednesdays OF each month.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-05-05

Jacob Weis Mfg, Co., are cash buyers
for saw logs. All parties having timber
accessnble to Greenwood by water or
rail are invited to write or call on
them for prices.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-05-05
For Remt.

A new six.room house. Also sou
household furniture, almost new. Al
ply ut this Office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-05-05

Umbrellas and psrssols at Weiler's
from $40 10 5000 that beat anything
In the state.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06
THE GOVERNOR AND
THE JURY SUFFERS
SAN FRANCISCO.


To the Editor of The action Governor Gage in
vetong bill BILL introduced by
Senator advocated The
has been ameoraton OF the
evils
The bill the jury
tenn and which generally in San
this city and
county, claims Railway Com
Southern Pa
Company
$G This condition bill designed to rem
and
The
DUTY This would professional juror
put would the objection business have serving on
reasonable the
that
they will
jury than enable their
this bill legislators fully advised the
knowing
Besides
Leading ne
efficient chief all their approval OF
And thought
put before the Governor the and that led
communication forwarded
ton then of the ofnse condoned but his
himself aiding
fxer
should be
charitable the Very V. COSTELLO
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06
FRUIT GROWING IN FLORIDA.

4 CCORDING to a Floridian correspondent of
\ the Savannah News, the outlook for the pro-
duction OF tropical fruit in Florida is by no
means promising. After pointing out that for sew
eral winters in succession the fruit crops have been
killed and that the various means resorted to for
protection have proven Intellectual the writer says:
Major George R. Fairbanks, an old and highly es-
teemed citizen OF Florida, says climate has not
changed; that freezes have always prevailed here
But Major Fairbanks does not live in South Florida
his home being in the old seaport city of Fernandna
We OF South Florida know that the climate has
changed in general way; that are now unable
to grow guavas bananas and sometimes mulberries,
and that our young budded orange trees are killed
injured every winter"
not be supposed that Floridians suffered the
successive losses of their crops without making earnest
and costly efforts them The trees were banked
with earth and leaves fires kept burning in the
orchards cold nights and high fences were erected
windbreaks but all in vain 1t is noted by the
writer to whom we have referred that the COW
ering of groves with close sheds, as Millionaire Stet-
has done at De Land did not save exposed trees
without the aid OF well-kept-up fires inside the in
closure.
1t appears from that record that the growing of
oranges and pineapples in Florida be made safe
business only where the orchards are covered from
wind and rain and are warmed by fires That
every orchard must be made virtually conservatory
Such being the conditions of the industry in that
STATE it is not likely prove profitable in the face Of
the increasing competition OF California
Whether the theory that the climate OF Southern
Florida has changed can be sustained or not it is
certain remarkable change has occurred in the fruit
industry of the State Thousands OF people have gone
to Florida within the last few years to engage in
orange growing lands were sold at boom orices and
millions OF money invested by settlers who ex
pected to obtain large profits from their venture Re-
Gently these orchards have been moved down by
frosts a wheat field is shorn by harvester Many
families have lost about all they ever possessed, and
the outlook is so discouraging that considerable
number have lost hope as we'll as fortune
OF course in the end the Foridians will find some
industry which be counted on The State has
many resources and many attractions and American
energy and skill can be relied upon to make profitable
OF them. For the time being however it looks as
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06
THE TURNTABLE CASE.

NUR esteemed contemporary the Chronicle
| J considers that Judge Bahrs, in his decision in
- the Geary-street turntabe case, evaded the
main proposition by deciding that no issue was pre-
sented the question OF nuisance 1t is the opinion
OF this able journalistic counsel that the lawyers for
the Superintendent of Streets got nuisance before
the court in their pleadings, and it is unable to see
how Judge Bahrs could sustain the objections OF the
railroad without doing violence to what it calls
equity"
II our contemporary familiar with equity as
it is with turntables it would know that no man can
appeal to equity who has a speedy complete and
adequate remedy at law. This may sound trihe
technical to the average reader OF newspaper law but
it ought to be entirely familiar to the Chronicle
which in the domain of judicial journalism occupies
the position that Chief Justice Beatty occupies
in the Jurisprudence of the State.
Judge Bahrs has simply held in the case under
consideration that the proper remedy for abating
nuisances such the Gearysreet turntabe is alleged
to be is action at law. In action at law jury
may be impaneed and the fact whether or not the
urntable is nuisance tried according to the rules of
law. In other words, he holds that the question OF
nuisance cannot be debated in an application for
writ OF injunction which is an equitable proceeding
Though claim precedence at the bar, we ven
ture to say that this position is eminently correct
not only on legal technical grounds, but on broad
grounds OF public policy. Property rights are too
sacred to be placed within the absolute control of
Boards OF Supervisors and other political officials
The turntable OF the Geary Street Company may be
and probably is, nuisance II it did nothing more
than annoy contemporary should consider it
fragrant nuisance. But there is legal and proper
way OF ascertaning its character and procuring its
removal That way, free to say, does not lie
through resolutions by Boards of Supervisors and
raids in pursuance thereof by SuperAtendents of
Streets.
However esteemed contemporary may easily
ascertain whether not Judge Bahrs is right 1t can
take his decision to the Supreme Court which has
everybodys confidence and which rarely gets off the
track on law propositions. Beyond question that
tribunal will uphold him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06
AROUND THE
CORRIDORS

E. P. Stacy, a prominent resident of
Minnesota is at the Occidental.
DR.. H. n. Winton of Haywards is at
the California, accompanied by his wife.
r. S. Lenhardt, mine-owner of Yreka.
is at the Grand with his wife for a short
visit
John Irwin, a large fruit-grower of
Santa Paula, is a late arrival at the
Russ.
W. S. Conway, a prominent merchant
of Castella, is making the Russ his head
quarters.
A. NJ. Woolson, a merchant of Toledo,
Ohio, is at the Palace with his wife and
two daughters.
William W. Hague, capitalist of Phil
adelphia, Pa, is visiting this State and
is registered at the California.
]. o. Carlisle of Angels Camp, and
Thomas E. Johnson of San Jose, both
mining men. are registered at the Lick.
Rev. Daniel G. McKinnon and wife of
Stockton, and j. c. Fraser, a banker of
Stockton, and his sister, are among the
guests at the Occidental.
Jesse Poundstone, merchant Of
Grimes; H. II. Blood, a Virginia City
mining man, and Judge A, c. Hinkson of
Sacramento are among the arrivals at
the Grand.
Harvey E. Lounsbury, travelling freight
agent of the Southern Pacific Company's
lines in Oregon, came down from Port
land yesterday morning with his wife
and engaged apartments at the Califor-
MIA.
]. Renato Vale, an extensive silk mer-
chant of Buenos Ayres, left for the
Orient yesterday on the steamer. He is
the bearer of diplomatic letters from Ar
gentine to the Japanese Government, and
will probably represent the latter in some
consular capacity on his return.
Charles G.. Raub of Meridian, who rep
resented the Eighth Assembly District,
comprising Yuba and Suffer counties, in
the last Legislature, is in the city for a
brief stay. Mr.. Raub was chairman of
the Committee on Corporations. and per-
formed Jealous and interchangeable service
in that connection. He also made an en-
viable record by exposing the efforts
made to bride him into voting for Burns
for Senator.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06
REMEMBER THE HEROIC DEAD.

REMEMBER the heroic dead whose bodies are
~ to be buried in the historic cemetery OF Airing
ton to-day, and in whose honor the President
has ordered that the flags OF the nation shall be dis
played at half-nast during the afternoon.
The people should unite with the Government in
this solemn commemoration. Let every flag in San
Francisco be made an evidence OF the sympathy of
the citizens with the simple but solemn ceremony
that will to-day engage the attention OF the national
capital Float every flag at haf-nast The service
should not be overlooked in any Office, store, or
factory, or household in the city 1t is the duty of
ali