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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-04-01
ORIENTAL AGRICULTURE.
Report Of Dr.. Knapp, Sent to In
vestigate in Japan, China and
the Philippine Islands.
FIELD FOR AMERICAN ENTERPRISE,


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4 fltlD run AAchtGN I~hIthfhlsl'
No Fear Of araue Competition
PRINCIPAL tEricuIturaI Products
Land, and Population Of China
The aad Industries Of
our oriental Possessions.
v-. ,--,- -n-. :. 4.
- ~, r, -A. sea5-..
r---- China
-l -Ee Philippines IS an agricultural
,yr-r--- h.s u----i 20 Washington
s-H --p---el 10 >ato-1- NJ Scu ree
-> 1t his 'an--> Ere Ug> 5-S--at--
c. 70 -1s> >-t T0-lac's cf he
>z-- Forests u, -1r~ c,l7-
-t- D. On -1s
ind rs United
- ~ G. s -
In E-a-r -- - -es
r-- Ass she'd
-s on r
e.
NJ Rear ct 'SIAHe'e
ta -s
e-s ---
" -
T--
erect
H>' ~ aa
--- @
-e1
r tsf.- -.
or . cotton
- -aa fabrics pho
- '-a r11>--1 '
ar. much O. tte u-a
-a- from ihs ll5'-' States
No Home system Ct Manufacture.
~uf .E. -e cotton a-f MOO.
----. have mad. much progress a- ---
, -..-.r system. and -ts, &, owing
--- ., that -r,v were rr- r-a-
r-.as 81. .u. extent H. the -unir- and
Aar.a -r rr-ra .rs-.w OF rr4rnta.-r~-
r. -- ..-aur-taF fr- them
Principal igricuitnral Products.
"rra .-.rrf-a. a~rrf-r.-s- r-uIue-S
i~r.r't# into Japan are wheat. -four.
sugar. cotton. butter. cheese and meat.
The annual value of these articles is a-
present between S24.g7I..N9 and So
o...u.N I'm gold. Under favorable treaty
regulation, .Ilrsn will import from -te
l-rf-.g STATE, nearly all her -four. butt
Ter cheese and meat. three-fourth, ~
the raw cotton rcoufr,d and from the
~pbnfr-;n,, nearly their entire SUPER
frnu. orrpg- OF sugar.
rord. md p~onnI,tiop az ,binn.
r.. ,l,
lilo I,ol. ,rd m, Immense nopul,tior
of China ,-,ao,r - fine observers ON III,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-04-01
"Peace Hath
Her Victories

so less renowned than
war, said Milton. ardnoSU,
IN the Spring, Is the time
to GET a peaceful victory
oVer the impurities Svhich
have bee7 accommodating IN
tie b!tooj during Winters
hearty eating. TIE Ban
rer Of peace Is borne aloff
81 EooiTs S.-sa7.riia.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-04-01
other Agricultural Products.

Millet, maize. sage andindigo do well
and are ordinarily profitable crops
Philippine coffee, of which there were
formerly many plantations, has a pc
culiarly rich and pleasant favor. Co
coanuts, pineaples, oranges, bananas
grapes, figs and many others fruit,
grow almost spontaneously.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-04-01

Spanish statistical reports and inter
views with Manila exporters satisfied
the doctor Of the prosperity of the to-
bacco and hemp industries under
normal conditions.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-04-01
The Temperature

The temperature is quite uniform
averaging for the past IS years n de-
grees for January, the coolest month
and 1873 for May, the wurmest month
Within that period the ihermomete:
only once rose to 100 degrees, and once
fell to 1914 degrees.
Reports OF the observatory at Manila
SHOW hat the average rainfall for tht
past 30 years has been rs 4-io inches.
Prominent Filipinos assured DR.
Knapp that upon their estates the la
borers were industrious and thrifty
and If encouraged these conditions
would become general,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-04-01

'"i""oi' hoohb anu iubiic Lhhns'
The Philippine islands abound in
valuable woods for building. furniture
dye woods and some yielding costly
gums. according 10 the authorit,
nearly two-thirds Of the land is still
public and passes 70 the United State
with The title. II opened for settle
ment 70 soldiers, many Of our youn,
men will remain and become perma
nent settlers. Some associations o
this kind have already been organized
The price Of improved land range
from - 10 $50 per acre (gold), dcpent
ing upon the location and value of tn
improvements.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-04-01

San FRANCISCO, CAL,
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK. N. Y.
For sale by all Druggists. Price soc. per bottle
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-22
0LNEYVlttE..

The Regent Literary and Social Club
tendefet its many young friends who
so materially assisted them with their
late fair a ball in IRONS han last even
ing. The grand march was led by Mr.
and Mrs. y. Kane, The program con-
sisted OF "a numbers and music was fur
nished by Farrelrs orchestra. Commit
tee of arranSeme nts were Thomas n.
McGradh. chairman; James j. McKen-
ma, secretary; william j. Fife. treasur-
er: Michael J. Kane, Philip Kane. Jo-
seph f.. Netherman, James Graham,
William r. W'hitehcld. owen \. Logan.
General floor director. Michael ]. Kane:
assistant. James Graham; aids. Philip
Kane. Thomas r. Reilly. Thomas
Dromgoole; reception committee. Thorn
as ~. McGrath Owen a. Logan, Joseph
T.. Nctherman. William Whitehead.
Last evening Joseph Heaton, janitor
OF Irons hall. was preserved with a
handsome meerschaum pipe by the Re-
gent Social and Literary club for SER
vices rendered.
Narragansett Lodge OF Workmen will
entertain Providence Loige tomorrow
evening the visiting team conferrlng
the first degree. An oyster supper will
be served.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-22
BRISTOL

The United Brothers lodge. /. o. o.
f.. entertained members of Reba lodge
and the lady friends last evening.
The third quarterly conference OF the
State Street NJ. +. church was held here
yesterday.
Arrangements have been made
with the Murray Dramatic company for
the presentation OF RIP Van Winkle'
at the opera house Saturday afternoon
and evening for the benefit of the Hy-
drauliOn Engine and Hose company.
There will be an organ recital at
Trinity church on Thursday evening
next at s o'clock by Harry Clough-
Leighter, organst at Grace church,
Providence. Albert A. Walker wilr sing
accompanied by Rev. William II. Trot-
ter.
The committee appointed to arrange
for the receotion to be rendered TO Rev.
and Mrs. r Newton owen next Mon
ing with Mrs w. II. Shepard on High
street. The committee consists Of Mr.
and Mrs. H. II. Shepard. Mrs. William
H. Bell Mrs. w. Def. Brown. Mr.. and
Mrs. Parmenius Skinner, Stephen w.
Church. Chandler II. Coggeshall and
Miss Johnson. Another meeting will
be- held this evening.
Much interest is taken in the raising
Of funds To startNN club room for the
poor bows of the town. where they can
enjoy themselves and be comfortable
during the cold winter evenings. The
following contributions have already
been received: III. H. Shepard, S25: Mrs.
Theodora Dew Colt So Master Ira
Shepard. 81; Lawrence NJ. Kortrght,
$40; Mrs. $. r. Con-. 50; friend, $40.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-22
WARREN.

At a meeting OF ST. Marks vestry.
held last evening. the subject OF en-
larging the chapel house was favora-
bly, considered.
Mf8ssasoit encam3 3ment OF Odd Fell
lows held it's fortnightly meeting last
evening and enjoyed social exercises.
after the work OF the evening.
4 rehearsal was held last evening OF
the operatta. IAN Irish May Day"
which is TO be given at St. Mary's In
stitute next week.
The Young Mems League connected
with the baptist Church met at the
parsonage last evening. and considered
business connected with the League.
The society is planning methods of
recreation for tne winter months In ad-
dition 90 regular literary and social
exercises.
The semi-annual meeting of the Phil
anthropic Society was held last even
ing at the town building. The society
voted To distribute the sum OF 5000 i'm
charity among the widows or deceased
members IN accordance with the an
nual Gus ~. q few days previous to
Thanksgiving Day.
Mrs william r. Gordon. who has
been living for some t--ne I'm FAN River
has returned home and VII again re-
side at her former home on Child
cfYaaf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-22
AT the NORTH end.

Lieut. O'Neill is in charge OF affairs at
the Second station vet as Capt Stevens
has not reported for duty since he was
compelled a short time ago 10 take a
rest.
The people OF Capitol hill. weio are
Within the lines OF ward 10 LAY that they
have been assured by some OF the new
councilmen thnH their district will -be
well looked after reUt year even if the
district Is an orphan. that IL has no rep
resentative in the common council.
Some residents say the councilmrn
who. make the promises have .heir eyes
on the a'dermanship.
There was a runaway on Admiral
street this morning hat caused p good
deal OF shouting by people who did not
know the horse had never been known
un6er the severest proyocation to run
100 yards.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-22
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Al the sessi. IN OF the Seventh district
court this morning Annia Stone was
sent TO the state workhouse for a term
OF six months for being a common
drunkard. Patrick Daily and John Riley
were sent TO the farm FOR a like period
FOR being idle persons
ON Friday Tax Collector Carpenter
will be 60 the eng ne house az Riverside
from 10 until ! md at the Rumford
store. Rumford on Monday az the
same hours where taxes Will be receiN-
cd.
@ r Whist club met at the residence
Of Mrs. IT. =. Anthony on Anthony
street lsat evening. Mrs. Stacey making
highest score.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-22
PsowoEScE pusloN.
Trsin Service from providsnce

Corrected to Oct %. 1899.
6OSION $40 una 5.a7 .'o1 ss4"Sn S.os hs.S'' s.Ss
lV;V2 a IN: 1902. c2.0O. 2:Oi. s:2s 4.o-
w., ''os, o'Vz, 1;2S. 1893. sos. 9.53 1J.vs
m Sundays-4:55. $40. 5:47. d6: 81.
S.0S .oe e s.ys M l2:OS. S.23. 4:oS. Cos. 1852,
S9,Vo, 700 m. Returning. I.avc Boston
ddSorrniigal Statics-l2:03. 6:42. f.4g. y:4e.
9'VN clO;OO. l0:O5. lO:42 a m: I2:ss l.Os.
So s;VO S.42, i.42. 800. 5.42. 6:36. 100.
S.sl' ll'2I m. Sundays-l2: l2:03. 6.2s.
80 l9;OS a m; 1915. 500. 3l5. s:J3.
o;l5, 200. s:l5 IN.
AITLEBORO-h4:5 5.4o s.a- ga
l:O2. S:02. $40. 9.02. 1902 ll,4G m.
l2:O2, l24O. 2;0i. $40 4:O2 4.4o 5:ga.
o'4o 6;02. 6:40. 7;05. sos. l0:0S. 1l:f0
~. Sundays-4:55. $40, 5:41 $40. 7.05.
s:aS s.tS M S;M m: l2;CS. S:4O. i;0S. $40.
NORTH ATTLEBoRO AND PLAIN.
NlLi'E--6 40. $40. li:40 n m: 4.4o. $40
y m Sundays-640 m; $40 y m.
AhPUM. WRENTHAM. NOR
WOOD CENTRAL. NORWOOD AND
DEDHAM-6;iO. sac. I:4o in: 40
p M. sun iays-G:40 a m. 3;40 . m
MANSFIELD-hi:55 $40. 5:47. 70s.
s:o2 s:92. 1902 q m: 1909 2.0f.4:oe.
BOZ 5:O2 7.05. sos 1o0s y n. sun
days :55. $40, 547. 7;0s 9.0S M
1905. 4:0S, COS. sos m.
FITCH BURG and Way Stations-5:40.
..oo 1870 w. -. ouhudys--
LOWELL and Way statIons-5:4O a m:
l2:O2 f:02 % m. Sundays-4:OS n m.
TAUNTON AND NEW BEDFORD
$40, $40 n m: 12:4O $40. 4.4O. 5:4o
CTaunton). Gao. tl:40 nm. Sundays
Gao $40 a m: 5:lO . m
Mll(Ol.EBORO $40 $40 a m: i2:4o.
$40. 4:4O, $40 m. Sundays $40
PLYMOUTH 1910. 4:4o m.
POINTS ON CAPE COD--G4o a m:
S:fO m Yarmouth and way sta.
tions). 12:io. 4:4O D m. sundays-s:4o 40
m CYarynouth)
COTTAGE CrfY-s:4O a m; 1910 d m
Ma NC -ET-6:i0 a m.
sToEiNSToa rHIsicn.
FOR NEW YORK (vIa stonlngton
Llne)-7 80. S 0S D. m (weeIy days).
fOk NEW HAVEN AND NEW YORK
.Shore Llne)-al II, % (daly). S o..
10 TO- ell o3 dimted). IL IA (dsly) a.
m; 2i0. 40 daily 61O daily. dor
FOR PHILADELPHIA. BALTIMORE
AND WASHINGTON (via Harlem
Rlver)-lO10 10 m Except Sundays):
S17 m daily.
FOB r NEW LoNDoN-al l2l 25 daily.
40 (accom.). S02 10 10, 10 IS (exp to
East Greenwich. IL O3 slmited). II IL
daily a m; 2 10. 15 10, 415 SIS.
6lO. u IN daily. Sundays 55 a
m; 50 m.
HOPE and way stations--6 80 o 30 a m:
II 30 2 30. 4 go 30. 30. IL 90 % m.
Sundave-a 20 4 M c 20 u
OAKLAND BEACH. BUTTONWOODS
and way stations-e ~. o 20 n m: 12 20
20 4 90 20. 6 20 IL 20 m. Sundays
$50 a m; 30. 20 p m.
WORCESTER DIVISION.
FOR WORCESTER Sc. 35 (exp),
56 (exp. 10 WoonsockeD. $50 doc.
exp). IL Sc a m (exp. to Woonsocketl,
43 (exp), 10 (exp to WooL sockeD.
90 56 (exp. TO Woonsocket)
So p m (accom) Sundays
(all exp. 10 WoonsockeD-7 Sc "A m:
s 56, Z SO p m.
MILLVILLE--5 Sc 35. Z sc. . 56. II SC a
m: / AZ. is. 5 56. 56, SO % m. sun
days. 56 a m; 8 &C. 7 IS . m.
BLACKSTONE 56, 6 80, Z rs, Z 56. Ss5.
925 2 &C. IL 25, 1l56 m; 25, 1 4s,
3 25.4 l5.4 45.5 25.5 $50 25.7 %. 75s, 95s,
IL 25 p m. Sundays-7 81. I S. o o. IL 25
m; 25. 5 25. 25. 5 So. 25 sc. . %.
u IN.
wooNsoCKET-5 5s. s35. 725. 75e.
s45. 9 25, Q Sc II 25. IL 56 m: 25, / AZ,
3 25. AS AS. 5 %. 3 SO 8 25. Z 25 75s.
56, IL % IN. Srndays-7 %, 56, %,
II 25 m; l %. 5 25 5 25. 8 Sc. Z 25. Sc.
925 p m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-22
mlnIANp AND CENTRAL p,vlslon.

Trains leave Providence as follows:
FOR BOSTON, Terminal-6 O4. ) 10 a
m: IL 04, 4 SO p m. Returns o. "A m;
~ O4. s SO, ; 10 p m.
SON. WILLIMANTIc AND HART
FORD--S i5 a m and Is p m. via
blackstone.
FRANKLIN-s o4. 10 a m: Il q. IS.
6 0i p m.
MILFoRD--S 10 a m; IL o., s5, Oi p
cRANsToN--s sS. g 90. ant; ~ o5.. g.
537. 6 40. 7 Of y. m. saturdays III 10.
p. m. sundays-7 81 p. m.
XNIGHTSVILLF-Ple o5. p 81. AZ
p. m. saturdaysn" 10 p. M
MEsHANTlc1n,T,o1rs J, 10 Il No. NO. 81 ' p M
pONTIAC-?s 3S am; ?le o.. ". q "a
% m. Saturdays-?l1 10 D. m sun
davs--7 81 y. m. -,,>.rpr
NATICK. RIVERPOINT ~, nr,-
VILE. ANTHoNf ANi, w mASs s.ar
Ma s:42. 1921 m. Saturdays-il;W
u m Sundays-1:3i p IN.
ARCTIc AND QUIDNICK-6:ss a m;
1905 4:37. 5:s7. 6:42. ?7:97 p IN. Sat-
urdays-ii;lo m SrnaaysCr;s, z,rl,T, z n.
oNEco. MoosUP AND PLAIN
FIFLD-6:3s. 9:Os a m; 4:37. 7:27 p m.
Sundays-7:37 y m.
STERLING. JEwETT CITY. CAM
TERBURY, SCOTLANl'-o;SS. s:o9 \
m; 4:37, 1921 y m Sundays-s:51
IN.
WfNDHAM. wILLIMANTTC, HART
FORD AND NORWICH-6:Ss 9.09 a
m: A:3.. 1871 % m.
FISHKIIL. NEWRURG, WATER
BURY AND DANBt RY-9:0s q IN.
pASCOAG AND INTERMEDIATE
STATIoNs-6:4 $40 m; 4:i0. G:37
n m. Saturdays land except Fields
Station)--il: Is y m.
?Stop on flag.
Via boat from Fall River
hlrxcept Monday.
aSleeping cars only. cali parior cars.
dVia walpole line.
c. PETER CLARK
A. G. KENDALL. Gent Supt.
General Passenger Agent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-22
WORCESTER DIVISION.

FOR WORCESTER Sc. s 35 (exp),
56 (eXp 10 WoonsockeD. $50 doc
exp. IL Sc a m (exp. to Woonsocket,.
43 (exp). 4 10 (exp to Woor sockeD.
SO, So (exp. TO Woonsocket)
SO p m (accom.). Sundays
(all exp. 10 Woonsocket)--7 Sc "a m.
r 56 56 N ~,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-22

wOoNSOCKET-55s. Sc. s35, 725. 75e.
S45. 8 25. Q So. II 25. IL 56 "A m: 25, / AZ,
3 25 AIS. As. 5 25. $50 s 25. 725. IS.
S. IL % p IN. Srrdays-7 %. IS, Q %,
II % a m; 25. 25. 25, 5 So. z 25. Sc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-22
WARREN AND BRISTOL BRANCH.

Leave Providence tF'ox Point Statlon)
for FALL RIVERS 80, 80. 80,
ii 80 a m: 30. 3 80. A 30. 80 30 y m.
u m.
NEWPORT 30, Q 30. II 30 a my / 80,
80, 4 so, 80. f6 80 p m. Sundays 80.
80 a m: ] 30, so y m.
WARREN. BRISTOL aud way sta
lions at 30 30, 80. II 30. a 10: 30.
8 80 4 Is. 4 so teXpD, 80, 80, Z 30 and
IL so D III. Sundays 80, 3 80 "A m:
30 30, 6 30 p m.
Electric cars leave Market s@uaro.
Providence. at 10, Is. 9 Is, ~ II a
IN: 1 Il. 3 Is. 4 90. 4 10. IS. 6 IS, is.
II IS m. Sundays 10. 10 a m;
10. 15 and Is p m.
NTH olr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-22
Swan Point Cemetery,

onice--s5 North Main Street.
An omnibus runs from the junction oe
Angel and South Angel streets To the
cemetery on Sundays every 40 minuteo
from 10 a. m. to 8 p. m. y--AyAp
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-22
RAIIROAD
NEW YORK. NEW HAVEN AND
HARTFORD RAILROAD.
EASTERN DISTRICT.

Time Table giving fun Information
as 10 !ceal and through train service
MAJ be obtained az Providence station
and stations below:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-06-15
Human Hair Work.

! am prepared to do all kinds of
human hair work-switcnes, waves,
chains. etc. ! sell switches from $3.50
upwards, and invite the ladies OF
Mineral Point and vicinity to call on
me on Fountain street, near Chest
mt. MRS. II. NJ. NORTON.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-06-15

In an article on the recent Wood
men picnic at Darlington the Demo
crat OF that place pays the following
compliment to an esteemed resident
of this city;
"rhp response Ca the Mayor addros, ot well
comrcam from +. G. Fiydlerof Mineral Point.
President OF the ricuic Association Mr. Fled.
Ter has th, reputation of being one 81 tbcmot
pleasing aud entertaining oirhaud speakers
IN the state. Hi, response was brim fun uf
Wit and every sentence wa, clear cut pointed
and appropriate Mr. Fielder also make, un
excellent presiding aNicor. Wd hi. services arv
so tul'y appreciated thaf hr was asum uusu
mously ciecDd president ui thr association
Tor tuc third term m spite u, hi. strong rr.
Iuoust rAnets'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-06-15
New Proprietor of Old Business.

Having purchased the grocery bus
mess of Thos. Fallon, on Commerce
street, Mineral Point, ! hope for a
share of the public patronage, ana
am determined to deserve it by fur
nishing good, fresh goods at lowest
possible prices. Choice brands OF
flour a speciality.
2lwS FRANK GORDON.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-06-15
Important Official Notice.

,~ .'t!@@ y r. t4eg..,.aSa. Warned against
dumping otfal or rubbish within the
limits Of the town of Mineral Point
and leaving the same exposed or In
a position to be offensive or insight
ly. The Town Board will prosecute
all offenders.
II. G RAIN, Chm.
II. II. WRIGHT, Clerk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-06-15
Additional Locals.

..-.s4. -.si,.ss: s..4Ssssr, 90 hose. Interested
are asking the length of time the
quail is to be under the protection Of
the law in this state. For the bene-
fiji of such we would say that the
protection runs out in 1901 or two
years from this spring.
The machinery for Prairie du
Chien's new button factory has ar
rived at that place and is being set
up. The boiler has already been
placed The company has now a
good many tons Of shell for work
and they are coming in quite fast.
Celia Thornton, the dressmaker
ut Bloomington ont Of whose side
two needles and pin were taken
about five weeks ago, had two more
needles aud another pin taken from
almost the same place last week.
Tho lady says she can feel more IN
her side.
In Milwaukee Que evening last
week two women and d man all he
came violently i'll soon after drink
ing beer from the same little pail, and
one Of the women died almost imme-
diately. The problem Is, can u jury
be found in Milwaukee who believe
il possible that beer could contain
poison.
Frank and William IIolley of
Arena were arrested at Spring Green
on the Sth inst. for Illegal fishing, by
Deputy Game Warden :. u. Fisher
of Brodhead, and taken before a To-
cal justice. They pleaded guilty and
were fined $40 each and costs. In de.
fault they were sent to jail for three
months. Their lo0-foot seine and
fixtures were contlscated.
1t is remarkable that an orator at
"A renent bankers banquet should
have said: Every one hears of
eases Of persons who ought to pay
their bills, aud who could If they
chose, but do not. They are very
selfish persons, We are all selfish
when we keep people who need the
money we owe waiting while we in
dulge IN expenditures which We
ought not to make
The Linden schools closed last
week with commencement exercises
Friday evening. a class of four
graduated from the High school,
namely; Harry NJ, Heathcock, Sibyl
j. Hawks, Elmer G., Goldsworthy
and Nela Monteith. Great interest
was taken in the graduating cNer-
cises, over three hundred being pres
ent TO enjoy the pleasing program
rendered. Mr.. :. Miles w. Thomas.
of this city, principal the past
year, has done such good work and
given such general satisfaction that
the Board rendered him re-appojut-
ment with an increase of salary, and
he will accept
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-06-15
Residence and Business Opportunity.

| have for sale two story Brlck
containing 10 rooms, con-
situated for the works, for
school and for business part Of the
city. Also two Store Buildings on
High St. j. Il. REYNOLDS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-10

were not suppressed but encouraged.
Place democrats in the Senate with
brains aud backbone. who love its
principles and viii die by them, and
we Will he in power again. Chicago
may have been n Of the causes Of
democracys defeat, for the men OF
any party who 80 into its convention
and help to form its platform by q
mOjUrity vote and then declare them
undcm0cratic, ard with "A lot of dis
appointed aspirantS try to organize a
new party, its enough to weaken It's
power and cause It's defeat. Let the
d"WOcrats Of the north stand shoulder
Go shoulder with those Of the south
in 1900, supporting It's president rep
re5eutatIyc, whether il he Bryan or
Dewey, Harrison or Hi whose plat
rorm endorses silver or gold cXpan-
sion or auli-cXpao,iou, and Its coIorS
viii again Wayp triumphant over the
country.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-10
fEoI2 =, ALE
AN ESTABLISHED
MILLINERY BUSINESS.

The entire stock of Millinery Goods,
including fixtures, etc of Miss Irene
Dunn, is now for sale at a low cost.
This business has an established trade,
which can be held as the millinery SER
vices who trimmed for Miss Dunn can
be obtained if the stock is bought at
nee. This is a splendid opportunity
for some one.
For full particulars. address, G. Dunn,
or l.. Is. JAG, Greenwood, nIss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-10
THE NEXT SENATE.

TIE senate Of the United States
fer the itty.sjvth congress will have
fewer democrats than it has had for
- years. not a representative will
it have from the middle ur New Eng
land States. or the - democrats %
ate from the south while the balance
are from TIE vest. The new body
viii be composed of 81 Republicans.
- Democrats, 1 Populist, = silver
Republicans. : Silvcritcs and ] lude-
pendent. This, for the first time,
MIKE states north OF the ohio river
solid republican. The reason for this
says the sun Is due to the mistakes at
Chicago not Washington, but we beg
to differ with the sun and charge
democratic loss to the weakness of its
representatives. Years ago when the
,arty had its president and full con-
rol Of congress not a measure In the
latform was put intolaw- free trade
vas set aside, trusts and combines
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-10

home. Upon every occasion, in every
condition, he has performed the
duties Of the hour efficiently. honor
ably, faithfully. Should he be elect
ed, Mississippi will be assured OF a
clean, clear, hightoned administra-
tion and OF a chief executive to whom
she may point with pride.-Grenada
Grenadian.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-10
d bears his blushing honors thick upon

And bears his blushing honors thick upon
him:
The third day comes a frost. Il killing frost;
And-wiIen he thinks. good easy man, fuli
surely.
His greatness is "A rlpening-nips his root.
And then he fails, rs | do. | have ventured,
like little wanton boys that swim on blad-
der,,
This many a summer in a sea OF glory
But far beyond my depth; my highblown
pride
At length broke under me; and now has left
me,
Weary and old With service, to the mercy
Of a rude stream that must forever hide me.
But the most affecting part Of VOL
sey's lament is lound in the sage coun-
sci he gives TO his faithful and attached
ssrvmt-Cromwell lie calls the at
tenrion OF that worthy to the mistakes
which he. himself had made, and thus
advises him to AVOID the blunders by
which his own ambitious schemes were
frustrated. With the exception Of the
substitution Of one word for another
that was given in the text, | quote from
Wolssys lament as given by Snakes
peare; butin changing that word | have
not taken l1ite 50 great 2 liberty with
tie uIt..itttl ia did our remarkable gov
eruor, iiere it is:
let's dcy cur ,yra and thus far hear me-,