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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16
The announcement that the Rey. S. L

1 ItC htDbllSOLlCib ph"p NHS
REEVES, pastor CT the Presbyterian
church of this city, has r~econsidered
his determination to leave Greenwood
and concluded to remain, will be re
ceived with genuine pleasure by every
man, woman and child in the city. Mr..
Reeves is a very eloquent, able and con
secrated man. He is exceedingly pop.
ular with every class Of u people and
the prospect Of losing him caused mi
versal sregret. or course Mr.: REEVES
makes a sacrifice from a worldly point
of view by remaining in Greenwood,
but like the true christian he is, he re.
Allies that his work is needed here and
he will follow duty, however rugged
the road may be, All honor to such a
noble, manly man.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16

If Sheriff Haley keeps mp the pace
which he has set to date he will make
Lehore county an admirable officer. He
does not sit in his Office or permit his
deputies to do it and wait for Grimm.
ais to be brought to him, or pointed out
o ,him, but he goes after them, and looks
for them in the dark corners. Jesse
Haley has the courage, the sense n
determination to do his duty, and the
law breaker, If he does not want to be
".iugged!' had better quit his meanness
or seek other climes. If he stays in Lee
fore county he is liable to get into
trouble.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16
PILES CURED WITHOUT THE

PILES CURED WITHOUT THE
KNIFE.-All druggists are authorized
by the manufactu iers of PAZO ONT.
MENT to refund the money where II
fails to cure any case Of piles, no mat.
ter Of how long standing. Cures OF.
binary cases in six days, the worst cases
in fourteen days. One application gives
ease aud rest. Relieves itching In.
stantly.
This is a new discovery and 10 the on.
ly pile remedy sold On 4 positive guar.
antee, no cure no pay. Price % Cd.
If your druggist don't keep II n stock
send -ns 30 cts. in postage. stamp and
We will forward same by1nAu lfanu.
featured BY Paris Medicine. q
Louis, NJ. "9 ~
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16

The Board of Supervisors should
see to it that the road at the north end
Of the Yazoo River Bridge is put into a
passable condition. Too much money
has been expended upon this pie:e of
work to permit it to be washed away or
cave off without making some effort to
save it. 1t will cost comparatively
very little if attended to promptly, but
if neglected the whole business will
have to be repaired.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16

G. w. Holmes, of MeNutt, was in the
city Monday,
Our good friend, e. w. Jones, Of
Sunny Side, was in town Monday,
Will Wall, of Shellmound, was In
the city Monday. "".
G Messrs. W. G. George and Capt. Sam
Gwin visited Jackson this week.
r. G. Garrett, of Minter City. was in
town Monday. '..'' 20. ".
Mr. Avant, n prominent merchant OF
Ruleville, was in the city Monday.
We are indebted to Messrs. w. z. and
Eli Ethridge, of McNutt, for a pleasant
call Monday. ..'.u ......
Oscar hernandez came down trom
Money last Tuesday ard gave this Of.
fee q pleasant call. -
Hon. G.. A. Mclean. a prominent
caller at this Office last Monday.
The Commonwealth extends heartiest
cong atnlations to Mr.. and Mrs. j.. A.
| Gleason Of McNutt.
Judge s. r. Coleman came up from
Jackson to see the folks at home and
transact a little business Wednesday.
Mr.. Martin Marx. u of tn, most
popular knights of the grip, visited the
folks at home this week
Nj. J. w. Redding, one of the most
popular travelling men in. Mississippi,
''stopped off to see his family Monday.
Frank Wilsford, the most efficient
member of the Board Of Supervisors of
Beat 2, was in town Saturday.
ESQUIRE Wash Cooley, of Sidon, was
in town Monday. Mr.. Cody will accept
subscriptions for The Commonwealth
or orders for job work.
Our friend, J. r. Hughes, is making
an admirable superintendent OF ednca
cation. He is a mar of finished ednca~
tlOn, uprlgnu, Jus anu many.
A. Weller, the proprietor Of the Pal
ace, paid Itta Bena a business visit
Tuesday. Mr.. Weller tells us that he is
doing an excellent business.
FOR SALE Cheap-A good resident
lot I50x137 in the best part Of Henry
Addition. Will sell all or q part Of 1t.
Apply to
Our house is the place to trade no
misrepresentation here and no respect
of person. We always give you value
received.
F. r. AUSTIN.
When The Palace moves into the
new building opposite the Delta Bank
it will be the finest jewelry store in the
state.
Scientific Fitting Of S~pectacles and
Eye Glasses at
Jewelry Store.
Onr order for embroideries and white
goods was placed for import when in
New York in September. The market
il now fifteen to twenty-five per cent
higher. We will sell these goods at our
regular small margin Of profit regard
less of the advance. Come and rec
them.
T. B. AUSTIN,
Is cts. buys a solid silver thimble at
The PALACE.
75ct stationary TOT 50cte At G. =. Gil
lespis &Ca
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16
The Palace.

The buyer Of The Palace IA now in
the Eastern markets selecting the latest
novelties in jewelry, silverware, clocks
and ornaments which money can buy.
This purchase is made for Spot Cash
and that will enable MIR. Weller, our
reliable and wide awake iewelsr, to give
the citizens Of Greenwood and vicinity
the best goods yer offered for the
money.
The Grand Opening of The Palace
will be a world beater.
Watch for it.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16

Rogers Bros. plated table spoons at
p. 20 per set at
THE PALACE.
We want your business. Come and
spend your money with us.
F. r. AUSTIN.
We speak the truth in our business.
ar we do in our hearts to God. We are
your friends.
F. r. AUSTIN.
Roger Bros. plated tea spoons for
f1.35 per set at
The PALACE.
We have just received 4 nice and
complete line Of fancy cakes, etc.
MCNELL b DUNN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16

Durward, the ~ year old son of our
friend, j. H. Stevens who disappeared
from Dabney on the Sth day Of last
December, was found in a drift pile in
the Tallahatchse River on the 7th. inst.
The remains were brought here and
buried. We extend the deepest sympa-
thy and coincidence to Mr.. and Mrs.
Stevens.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16
NOTICE.

ANY one wishing to buy Cabinet
Mantels. Thing, Crates and all com
plete, will consult your interest by call
ing at room 3, Rice building, and look
AT our new designs which Is the most
beautiful and cheapest on the market.
From 5000 to $4,000. Call and make
your selection at once.
T. P. PRICE & Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16
Estray Notice,

Taken up about January ist, neal
Shellmound, Lefore county, Miss, one
bay horse about IS hands high, gray
hair collar marks near top Of shoulders.
owner eau prove title, pay charges,
and receive property.
SAM WHITEHEAD,
Shell Mound, Miss.
Feb. 2, At.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16

p. Cohen, of Itta Bena, n of the
most prosperous merchants in the Delta
and Ill around genial gentleman and
good.fellow, visited Greenwood Tues
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16

Mr.. -. Wheeler. who for a mum.
Der Of years served the /. c, road as
sgeut 6t this place, is now with the
Southern. Mr.. Wheeler Is q clever and
obliging fellow. He has many friends
in Greenwood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16
Latest French China Shapes in Semi
porcelien Dinner Sets from
$40 to $40.
c. E. GILLESPIE & Co.

MI. R. r. Cowherd Of BIRMINGHAM,
has been put in charge Of the Southern
Depot at this place. He lisa courteous
clever gentleman. who will no doubt
BE- as satisfactorily to the people OF
Greenwood a. he is to the railroad com
many.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16

CAPT. 8. R. Keesler and party went
ont last week and caught two large
cats. II was q beautiful chase. Capt.
Keesler has some Of the finest dogs in
She State, Of which he is justly very
nvon6.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16

Mrs. Lizzie George Henderson, Presl
dent Of the State organization OF the U.
b. e., isin jackson this week In the IN
forest Of. the bill for the Confederate
veterans Home.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16
LOCAL. COLUMN.
FLOWER SEED
At E. GILLESPIE & Cos

Mr.. F. M. Southworth and wife re-
turned Wednesday from Hot Springs
Ark, whore they have been for some
weeka.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16

We sell a high class Of goods at fair
proit--if you want something for moth
ing this is not the place to get it.
F. r. AUSTIN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16

The Best Prescription for ChiIis
and fever is a bottle OF Groves Taste
less Chill Tonic. 1t ia simply iron and
qninine in a tasteless form. No cnre--
No pay Price, 50cents.
Send your jug to MCNEIL & DUNN
and get some of their new crop syr up.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16

"Do unto the other fellow as you
know he would do TO you. aud do it
first"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16

500 page day book 25cts at G. E. Gil
leepie q Co.'S
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16

R. L. Wall made . flying Wit 70
Greenville "Wednesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16
WITH oRErHwoous CHURCHES.


-" METHODIST.
SUNDAYS.
Preaching NJ II a. m. and 7 p. III.
Sunday School st 10 a. m.
EpwOrth League NJ $3.50 y. m.
Prayer Meeting. Wednesday at .. m.
X. A. BuRRorHs. Pastor.
PRESBYTERIAN.
SUNDAYS
Preaching at II a. m. and 7:3O o. IN.
Sunday School at 10 a. m.
Prayer Meeting. Thursday at 7:aO D. m.
=. LYNCH REEVES, Pastor.
BAPTIST.
SUNDAYS.
Preaching at II a. M. and 7:30 D. M.
Sunday School at 10 n. M.
Young Peoples Meeting at 3 D. m.
Prayer Meeting, Tuesday Mt 7:3O .. m.
p. /. LiPsEY. Pastor.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16
GOOD EYES-~

Are worth saving. Call at C.1.Stien's
Jewelrs Store where they will re
!, cieve tne attention Of . competent
Optician.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16
J. KANTROvITz & BRO.

J. Ka~ntrovitz & Bro. will soon have
the most stylish and strictly np.to.date
line of samples to select your Spring
and Summer suits ever exhibited in
Green wood. Wait for them.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16
+. X. AUSTIN.

A word to the wise Is snfficient--Wai
for our handsome line of samples Of
Spring and Summer suits before placing
your order.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16
H COMMONWEALTH.
SUBSCRIPTION INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.
SUBSCRIPTION PRIcE;

Advertising rates furnished on 'app'lca-,
tien.
The largest circulation OF any paper IN
tho YaxoO Mississippi Delta, and there
fofe the best advertising medium.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-16

We will sell you for the next two
weeks;
Pepperell 10.4 sheeting for 20 cts.
Hope "A domestic 9 l-2 cts.
Lonsdale and fruit Of the loom, I
l-2cts.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-01
A Queer TronsNction,

az casual observer might suppose
that our business was intensely pro.
saic." said n Poydras street commits.
sion merchant, but such Is far from
being the case. All sorts of queer
things happen In It, not the least Of
which are occasional consignments we
receive from nowhere In particular.
"For instance, back In 1896 or there
about we got load OF fine onions one
day by boat. No directions accompa-
MED them. but we took II for granted
they would arrive by mail. When the
expected letter failed TO put In an ap.
pearance and we Instituted inquiries,
we could get no clew to the identity Of
the shipper, and all we could do was TO
sell the lot and deposit the money in
bank. waiting on n claimant.
Fully three years had elapsed when,
to my surprise. another load Of the
same kind OF onions came to hand, ac-
companled by n letter from the sender
saying that he had forwarded n similar
consignment at such and such date
and that his business relations with
the house had been so satisfactory he
wished to repeat the transaction. We
sent check for the lump sum. but
what a. dickens he meant by his bust.
ness relations being satisfactory when
he had had only one deal with us. and
didn't get his money on that. ! never
found out. suppose he just forgot" -
New Orleans Democrat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-01
LIKE THE LITTLE ONES.
Men. ms n Rule, Are Fond of the soci-
ETY. of Children.

wen. ms tuIe, are roma OF the sOct-
ETY. of Children.
'There's very general Idea abroad
In the land that men don't care to
board In a house where there are chill.
dren." said one of the stcrner sex yes.
terday. but that is. | believe. a great
mistake, Just as It is an error to imag.
Inc that men generally don't like the
little ones. No doubt there are n few
crusty old bachelors In the world who
would be horribly annoyed by patter.
Ing feet and shrill little voices In the
halls and on the stairs. but must con.
fess like to hear these noises. and
find by questioning a number of my
friends-all young, unmarried men
that they do also. The children give
sort of homy atmosphere that's very
pleasant to even the most comfortless
places.
Taking one thing with another.
believe men are fonder of children
than women are anyhow. What |
mean is that more men than women
are fond of them | know plenty of
the gentler sex who wouldn't think Of
going to boarding house where
youngsters were admitted. and know
Just ms many men who seek out those
places and obtain certain amount Of
comfort and satisfaction in their lone.
ly lives In making friends with the
youngsters and spending valuable time
repairing sundry broken toys or telling
wonderful stories In which giants fig.
ure to an amazing extent.
"a child's affection Is very delight.
full thing, and most men feel fattered
to be the object Of even n mild liking
on the part Of the small tyrants. There
are half dozen little ones In the house
where I board, and am the familiar
friend Of every one Of them. It's II
very delightful and absorbing ac-
quaintance. and I'm fast developing
into a story teller Of such marked abil.
ity that I'll make a fortune in this
way, no doubt. after awhlle."-Detroit
Free Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-01
MEET HIM WITH A SMILE.
A Rule That EiicIts n Protest From
Married Women.

~ do wish some one would write n
few rules for men" said young mar
ried woman recently. I'm awfully
tired of reading in magazines and
newspapers that must meet my hus-
band when he comes home from his
Office pleasantly aud chpcrfully.' that
the house must be like Il new pin.
must be prcttlly gowncd. the dinner
must be daintily cooked and served
and that he mustn't be- worried with n
recital of the troubles of The day, no
matter IL dclirlum superven,s for me.
"rhese prccepts are all right theorct.
ically and under ordinary circum-
stances are practical Every woman
follows them instinctively who wishes
to retain her husbands admiration. but
why aren't there n few laws of this
sort laid down for men to follow?
"Why isn't there some one to tell
them to look cheerful when they come
In and to forbear to grumblr If dinner
Is trl1e late for any good reason. to
be little sympathetic AMI affection.
ate and remember that theirs are not
the only troubles In the housc2
According to the ordinary writer. n
woman's whole married life should be
spent In prncticing expedlents to keep
her husbands love from growing cold.
while he apparently may pursue any
course he plcases. civil or uncIvil. ty.
rannlcal or geutlemanly. and be sure Of
retaining hers.
"Thls may not be the masculine Idea
of the case mt all; the sterner sex may
not really expect to get the whole
globe and give nothing In return, but
II is not the writer's fault II they don't
I sedulously keep all such articles
away from John. for he's very good
husband, and I'm afraid such litera.
ture would put Ideas into his head and
spoil him.
Now. poor unenllghtened soul. he
has nn idea that my side OF the part
nership has Its own worries. and he
tries TO help me stralghten them out.
but who knows how he would change
II lie ever discovered that he Ia really
made OF china and has to be handled
with care to keep from being broken?'
Baltimore News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-01

A good story is told of one of the
chiefs of the civil service department
who had two afilictions-an obliging
and easy doorkeeper and pertina-
cious office seeker, who was a distant
relative of the chief. Scarcely week
passed but the latter called, and the
former was much too polite to shut
him out.
The chief at last, after one of the
usual interviews, resolved to stand the
nuisance no longer, SO. summoning the
doorkeeper when the visitor had de-
parted, he said, "X., do you know
what that man comes afterr'
mo, sir" replied the functionary.
"Well. then. may as well tell you.
He wants your place"
The bore was admitted no more
Tit Bits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-01
HOT SLASH.
A Deiicacy That II Prixed by New
Orleans Negroes.

"Did you ever hear of an edible
known as hot slash z" asked a citizen
who always keeps an eye open for
life's little oddities. mo? Well, I'm
not surprised. | discovered II myself
only yesterday through chance visit
to the river front II was about IL
o'clock in the morning and | was loaf
ing around the far end of the North
eastern fruit wharf waiting for man.
when strapping big negro rushed up
and bnwicd out: Hot slash! Hot
slash!'
II supposed he was addressing him
self TO me. but before | could think up
some graceful and appropriate hit of
repartcr at least Il dozen other strap
ping darkies came tumbling out from
behind pile of barrels. where crap
game had evidently been In progress.
and started on n dead run for a nearby
alleywny.
"None of them had asked any pues-
tions, and. needless TO say, my curios-
ity was highly excited. 80 | trahcd
along In the rear and nj the other end
of the alley found the whole crowd,
with numerous additions, ell stored
about small covered wagon from
which mulatto was selling smoking
hot loaves OF bread at nickel apiece.
As each loaf was called for lie split It
open and saturated the Interior with
molasses from can in the vehicle.
That was hot slash. II seemed to he
n local substitute for the merchants
lunch. which appears about the same
hour In the retail district up town.
81 asked one OF the darkles whether
1t was good. and his reply, while word.
less. was extremely eloquent. The
lower half OF his countenance was
buried In fresh section of hot slash
at the moment. and nothing was visi-
BILE except his eyes, which he rolled
upward until they resembled n couple
OF white celluloid pool balls. Then ne
closed them. very slowly. like n man
In an ecstasy, and at the same time
made gurgling sound In his throat.
After that pantomime I was strongly
tempted to try piece Of hot slash
myself."-New Orleans Times-Demo-
crat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-01

In NJ. Georges Michers life Of the
late NJ. Leon Say some Of the econo-
mist's letters are reproduced, and
among them Is one addressed to his
wife describing the reception by Bis
marck at Versailles Of the war fine Of
fS,0O0.000 that Paris had to pay. NJ.
Leon Say was one Of the commission
ers sent with the money In bank notes
to hand 1t over to German commission.
ers In Bismarck's presence. The fS.-
100000 was counted on billiard ta-
BILE. When this was done, a receipt
was shown to NJ. Say and then placed
In an envelope which was to be sealed.
The seal failing to bite into the wax.
Bismarck impatiently said to the sec.
retary. you do not know your busi-
ness"
He snatched the seal from him, rub
bed 1t for short time on the hair Of
his head and then said, '"rry now"
The result was a clear impression.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-01
The GreBadc Throwers.

The grenadiers, the senior OF British
regiments which compose the brigade
Of guards. got Its name from the fact
that toward the end Of the eighteenth
century the men were armed with
hand grenades to throw among the
enemy. They had to he In the front
Of the lighting line; hence they gained
n reputation for bravery and the name
Of the "grenndiers." The badge OF the
regiment is still hand grenade spout.
ing flames. though that deadly engine
Of war has long since been superseded.
Scottish American.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-01
BLUE POINTS.
Something About These Aristocrats
of the Bivalve Family.


of the Bivalve Family.
A newborn oyster IL n tiny fieck of
creamy substance. not much larger
than the point of pin. Its advent In
countless numbers from the middle of
July to the middle OF August Is to the
oysterman Of Connecticut. where are
located probably the largest seed oyster
plants In the world, an event of the
utmost interest. Long Island sound
renders It especially favorable for the
raising of the choicest and most widely
sought oysters. Not only are here To-
Gated thousands OF oyster plantations.
but also immense natural oyster beds
And here and there only Is raised the
famous Blue Point oyster, the most
delicately favored Of Its kind and in de-
mand the world over.
The Great South bay, on the outside
of Long Island, facing the ocean and
extending a distance of 80 miles from
the towns of South Bay and Speonk, is
the headquarters of the entire produc
ton of the genuine Blue Point oysters.
The name is derived from a point of
land which Juts out into the bay here.
called Blue point
A combination Of percentage of salt
in the water, temperature. depth, con-
dltion Of bottom, together with some
indefnable quality possessed by the
latter which Is different from any
other. gives to them their flavor. which
has never yet been equaled by any Of
the various kinds Of oysters raised In
America, and the oyster industry is by
far the most important fishing industry
In the United States. The Blue Points
are simply transplanted Norwalk and
Bridgeport seed oysters. which are tax
en- from oyster beds and put into the
Blue Point beds in Great South bay,
where they attain maturity under the
most exalted and potent conditions.
which graduate them oyster aristocrats,
with regulations ready made, possess
ing the highest oyster valuation and
sought for as "Divine Points" In every
civilized land-Hartford Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-01
A yRluobIe EaCe.

Jewett-Cutter has u terribly cadav-
erous appearance. He Is not possessed
Of what would be clnssed n full counte-
nance.
Morton-On the contary. his is reg.
ular hatchet face. But then he isn't
ashamed of that. lie rather pridps
himself upon II and for good reason.
A lasso was thrown over his head by
cowboy out on the plains. but his
face was SO sharp that 1t cut the rope
and SO saved his life. Boston TraD
script.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-01
Nor. rhnn lie nnrgaln.a For.


One evening when travelling circus
was on its way to II large town the
proprietor resolved TO make halt for
few hours at u village some two or
three miles from the town. SO an
agent was sent on In advance to tile
village to secure IL favorable field for
the rest by the waysidc.
Noticing large aud suitable field.
he sought out the owner and told him
he would like to turn something out In
the field for an hour or so before going
on to the town and concluded by ask
Ing how much he requi ed for the use
of the field.
"Wcll," said the farmer 81 suppose
half n crown won't hurt you"
THAT" was the ready reply. will
do very well. But perhaps you don't
mind taking crown" an offer the
somewhat astonlshed yeoman was only
too glad to accept.
Fancy his surprise when, n few hours
afterward, herd of elephants. doz-
en- dromedarlcs and about 200 horses
and ponies had not only been turned
out into the field. but were fairly wip-
ing the heritage out of existence.
That the farmer was furious goes
without saying. but the circus nroprle.
tor pointed out that he had T. ccivcd
twice as much as he had asked for
something to he turned out for an hour
or two.
But" roared the farmer. more irate
than ever, "do you think bargalned
for n Noah's ark Pitt Bits.