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The Savannah morning news., 1904-11-14

Rev. L. c. Vass, a missionary to the
Congo Free State. occupied the pulpit
of the First Presbyterian church yester-
Slavery In The Congo"
From the standpoint of one who had
fully studied the question, MIR. Vass
presented the conditions which obtain
there and showed the terrible situation
of the people under King Leopold, of
Belgium.
His talk was a most interesting one
and aroused a feeling or deep protest
against the ruler who is responsible,
though working under the direction of
civilized nations. including the United
States.
Mr.. Vass said in part:
Gigantic Slave Organixntion.
1T is hard for us living in ease. un-
der the civilized influence Of Christiani=
ty, with a government whose existence
is for the people, to realize that there
exists to-day in Central Africa a pro-
fessedly civilized government by en-
lightened Europeans, which in spite of
be the most gigantic slave organization
of modern history.
THE Congo Free State came into Of
fetal existence in 1884 when the United
States acknowledged its flag as a
friendly power. and a few months
later at the International Conference,
held in Berlin, of the nations of Europe,
the United States also being a party,
the Congo Free State was officially set
in operation with Leopold II Of Belgium
as the sovereign. He accepted the
position, agreeing TO carry out the
constitution adopted, which granted
freedom of trade and an open door for
all evangelistic and philanthropic work
Leopold avowed his only programme 70
be the moral and material welfare OF
the natives.
our papers are constantly recording the
abuses of treaty rights by Leopold
while we read of terrible atrocities
perpetrated upon the people, whom
Leopold took a pleasure In saying e
the world, he had come to elevate and
enlighten.
Greed Cause of Trouble.
How has all this come about7 Greed
answers the question In a word. The
Congo forests were rich in rubber
vines, while the natives held grea
quantities of ivory, the inheritance o.
many generations Companies wer,
soon organized to trade with the ma
tiyes. giving them cloth, salt knives
beads etc, in exchange. Thus Leo
poid saw much that he considered hi
legitimate spells going to others.
HE then, by royal decree, from
which there Is no appeal, appropriate
ed all lands with the produce there
from TO the government. These land
were successfully apportioned out iron
time TO time to companies with ex
elusive rights 10 all the products o
the soil. The government owns a
least 50 per cent. OF the stock OF thes
companies in return for this exclusiy
privilege OF trade.
THUS competitive trade has been ex
cluded from al Of this region. Tn
natives being the only ones who cal
work the forests successfully are nos
forced 70 bring IN the rubber as trib
ute, receiving nothing IA return, or
small amount, according 10 the whin
OF the ofneial In charge Of the POSI-
The Savannah morning news., 1904-11-14

SPECIAL NOTICES.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

SPECIAL NOTICE.
To the Public in General: All par
ties having furniture or goods stored
with Savannah District Messenger and
Delivery Company will please call and
settle their accounts, as the present
manager and owner would like to
straighten out the business.
BENTON TRANSFER CO.,
Successor TO S. ID. Nj. q ID, Co.
325 W. Broughton, cor. Montgomery.
Both Phones No. 2.
TO CAPTAINS, MASTERS, MATES
AND SAILORS.
The latest New York. Boston. Phila-
delphIa and other daily newspapers;
weekly journals and monthly maya
zines: books and cheap literature;
letter and note paper, pens and ink.
At
EsTILL'S NEWS DEPOT,
is Bull street.
corner OF Bryan street Cnear the U. S.
Custom House).
The Savannah morning news., 1904-11-14
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

HAWKINS-The relatives and
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Haw-
kins are invited to attend the funeral
of the latter from their residence. 2215
Bull street, this afternoon at 8 O'Clock.
Interment, Laurel Grove Cemetery.
o'SULLIVAN--The relatives and
friends Of Mr., Mortimer o'sullivan and
family are invited to attend the funeral
of his daughter, Miss Mary j., from
No. 174 Randolph street, at $3.50 o'clock
this afternoon.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-11-14
KINs-2O Oz.-BALDWIN,Ilss
" 0@l- go
APPLES.
BULBS.
TIRsT-CLAss MATERIAL

Is what you want in the construction
of your house. See us about the paint,
doors, sash, blinds and mantels.
ANDREW HANLEY CO.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-11-14
Funeral of Mrs. Eisenberg.

The funeral of Mrs. Hannah Eisen-
berg took place from her residence at
No. 52e Indian street yesterday after
noon at O'Clock. Rev. DR.. George Solo
mon conducted the service. The Deborah
Lodge and Evergreen Hive, L. o. T.
M. attended the funeral in a body.
The following gentlemen acted as
paDbearers: Messrs Charles Byck, l..
G. Schwartzbaum. Dave Vaisburg,
Max Kraft, Mr.. Kulman and Mr. Rush
baum
The Savannah morning news., 1904-11-14
SPECIAL NoT1CE.

Neither the master nor the agents
on the British steamship Queen
Eleanor viii be responsible for any
bills contracted by The crew OF said
steamer.
SOUTHERN SHIPPING CO.. Agents.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-11-14

The steamships Kansas City, of the
Ocean Steamship Company from New
York, and the Lexington, of the Mer-
chants and Miners Line from Balti-
more came into port yesterday morn
ing. The vessels missed the
storm which was said to be rag
ing off Hatteras yesterday, it probably
having passed further out at sea. 1t
was a little rough Saturday night, but
there were no indications of storm.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13
ANOTHER I,l DOJ STORE
Is SOON TO OPEN
The ?. |. Deloach Company Is Publishing
It's Charter Of Incorporation.

Another big mercantile concern is
soon to open its doors to the trade of
the Greenwood territory.
The p, J.. LeLoacl Company has been
organized with capital stock of S2j, 600
Mr.. p. l.. DeLoach is the moving spirit
in the new enterprise, hut there arc II
number of stockholders, including
Messrs, ], II. DeLoach, r. II. Mcknight
II. &, Thomas and c. l.. Lomax, all of
whom are prominent business and pro-
fessional mon Of Greenwood and Gre
NADIA.
The new concern will occupy the
store recently vacated by the Stein
street ""'fre"'"""v on North Howard
Of staple and fancy dry goods
Mr.. p. l.. Deloach, who will have ac-
tive charge Of the business, has been
with TIE Barrow & Price store for the
past year, during which time he has
made a fine impression on the retail
trade Of the Greenwood territory. lie
is a clever gentleman and a business
man of superior ability. Under his di-
rcetion the p. i, DGLoach Company will
at once assume prominent place in the
commercial affairs Of the city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13
NEW COMP ANY ORGANIZED.
strong Concern Soon to Be Gin Bust
ness at SidoH.

The charter of incorporation of the
sldon Mercantile Company appears else
where in this issue of THE COMMONWEALTH.
1t will have capital of $4,000 and
will engage extensively in the whole
sale and retail general merchandise
line, buying cotton and cotton seed dur
ing the fall and winter seasons.
The incorporators are Messrs. d. T.,
Flndley, W. W. Burden and Douglass
Robinson, all we'll known and success
ful business men and planters Who have
extensive interests in the Sidon vicin-
ity.
A large and commodious store build
ing will be erected without delay and
the now concern will be ready for bus-
ness when the fall season opens.
Sldon is the center of one of the rich
est agricultural sections of the county
and THE COMMONWEALTH predicts that
the Sidon Mercantile Company will do
an immense business.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13
HUNGRY CANNES
STILL AT LIBERTY
City Council Has Decided Not to Impose a
Dog Tax.

Grecnwoolto, are happy. We mean
tn four-,cgse, kind of course. The
tWo-lCggeG on are all up North howl
ing themselves to death for Teddy
Roosevelt.
Back to the qn stion.
The Greenwoot City Council has de-
cided not to impose dog tax just
now, any way.
This decision vas reached Tuesday
night, when lie Hltter was brought for
mally before tltr municipal lawmakers.
Tho matter was discussed in all of it's
phases, the tinil decision having been
reached after u& ture delibcrati0n on
the part Of the several distinguished
gentlemen present.
Alderman Clark was anxious that the
law be passed, and it is probable that he
would have had strong following in the
council had not some one suggested that
it would be better to import colony of
Igorrotcs from the Philippines to eat off
the city's supply of worthless animals.
The suggestion was at once adopted
and the Mayor was instructed to begin
negotiations with the Philippine Com
missioner now at the Worlds Fair and
to report at the next meeting Of the
Board.
In the meantime the more intelligent
members of the canine family are pre-
pairing to migrate to Sunhower County
for safety.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13
CONTRACT Is IsT IL sold oil!
E0D -v,~tng of the encamF
eON lVAromised great r. ng
lights orplace they
handsome TWo.Story BriC'SuuV,@ the
Size 40x60 Fee,, 7''
CHfNONfTH THE CONTRACTOR
Work On The Building VIII Begin at
Once and 1t VIII Soon be Ready
For Occupancy,

The City Council has awarded CON
tract to the Chenoweth Lumber Com
pany for the erection of handsome
two-story brick building to be occupied
exclusively as city hall. 1t will be
located on the lot now occupied by the
city Jail on East Market Street and will
fill what is usually designated as a
"iongrfeIt want"
The entire sceona NO., -,---..
will be used as court room or council
chamber. On the first floor will be
located the Offices of the Mayor and
Marshal and the Secretary Of the Water
WORKS and Sewerage plants, soon to
pass into the hands of the city.
The building viii be plain affair,
free from useless and expensive orna-
mentation, but thoroughly comfortable
and substantial, and plenty large for the
conduct Of the citys affairs for the next
several years to come,
The contract price is $500.
Mr.. Chenowcth announces that he
will begin work on the structure as
soon as the necessary material can be
secured and that be will rush the work
with his accustomed energy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13
Largest Jewelry Store
South of Ohio River
A. Weller Company Will Double the Size of Their Al
ready Large Establishment

Messrs. A. Weller & Company, pro-
prictors Of THE Palace" already one of
the largest iewe'ry stores in the South,
have leased the building now occupied
by Dantone's restaurant. This will be
combined with thcir present quarters
by the removal of the partition and
stairway, and the entire interior will
be remodeled to suit the requirements
of the business.
The acquisition of tho adjoining store
gives the Palace a floor space 50xS5
feet, which makes it the largest iewelry
establishment South of the Ohio river,
a distinction of which the citizens of
Growing Greenwood are deservedIy
proud.
Mr.. A. Weller, the genial head Of the
firm, says that this enlargement is nee
essary to accommodate the growing
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13

business of the store, which now enjoys
the largest trade of any similar estab-
lishment in Mississippi.
Mr. II. Krusc, OF Cincinnati, will ar
rive In few days to arrange the in
terror plans and to take the order for
the show eases and fixtures, which will
be elaborate aud expensive, embracing
the handsomest and finest work of tho
best makers. The front Of the store
will be entirely rcmodclcd and fitted
with immense show windows extending
across the entire front of the building,
with the exception of two entrances.
Mr.. Woiler has just returned from the
East, whore he purchased an immense
stock, embracing every variety of staple
jewelry, diamonds, silvcrwarc, cut glass,
musical instruments and music supplies,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13

of Mississippi

Twcnty-six Schools offer courses
in Science, Literature and the Arts,
and professional courses in Law,
Electrical Engineering, Civil Engl-
neering, Education, Medicine.
Tuition free to men and women,
except for courses in Law and Medi-
cine. All expenses very low. At
tractiyc location. Perfect sanitation.
Complete water, sewer, lighting and
heating systems Purest deep we'll
water used.
Greatly enlarged scientific equip
ment, and new buildings. Admir-
able arrangements for women stu
dents in Women's Hall. New board
ing hall for men, Special opportu-
mites for students of limited means.
Session Of l9Ol-5 opens Sept. ~,
1904 Summer Term, 1905, opens
June l3,
For catalogue or bulletins or spe-
cial information, address,
X. B. FULTON, Chancellor
University, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13
A Marvellous LtgwtI,,

LeIlorc county has Board Of SIP er-
Visors who believe in keeping abreast
OF the times, and advertisement has been
made at their direction for plans and
specifications on a new and up-to-Gate
court house to cost from 100000 to
S'oo,ooO' A lot has been purchased and
the work Of construction Is to be pushed
as rapidly rs possible.
'"' ET'""' ''''' r. ...........,- ... .+.
way more than has Lciioro during the
past two or three years, and it has hon
cBtly won the title Of "Quecn Of the
Delta CIurion Ledger.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13
rOSlOliICe Department VIII Send an
Inspector TO Greenwood.
LITTER TO Mr.. HUMPHREYS
streets and Sidewalks Are In Good
Condition, SO There WIN Be No
Trouble on This Score.

The following letter. addressed to
Hon, Il. G, Humphreys, member Of Con-
GrcSS from this district, is sclf-cxplana-
tory
Dear Sir: Receipt is hereby acknow-
ledged of your letter Of the 25th nit,
relative to the establishment of CITY
delivery at Greenwood, Mississipni,
inasmnch as the report Of the Auditor
for the last fiscal year gives the revc-
nucs OF that Office in excess of $4,000,
a postoliicc inspector has been detailed
to visit Greenwood and ascertain wheth-
or or not the requirements Of tho reru-
latlons regarding good sidewalks, street
lights, otc,, have been complied with.
AZ soon as report is received, YOU will
be advised Of action taken"
Very respectfully,
j. W. BRIsToW,
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General,
IN a letter to his brother, DR.. y. s.
humphreys, written Just prior to his de-
parture for New York, Congressman
humphreys expresses the belief that
rec delivery will be established in
greenwood without further unnecessary
lclay. The streets aud sidewalks Of
nc city were never better than now
ma carriers would experience no trouble
II reaching the public except in very
'ad weather, when navigation is always
'I0'cult in this country,
The posting of the streets and num-
'cring OF the houses has been completed
nd the inspector is expected to put in
rs appearance at any time.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13
GREENWOOD VS.. PICkENS.
Good Games Promised For Thursday.
friday and Saturday of Next Week.

Local baseball enthusiasts arc antjci.
pating. three good games of ball ON Thurs.
day. Friday and saturday Of next week,
when Greenwood's ninc will cross bats
with the boys from rickcns.
FIckens has one of the strongest teams
IN the state Out Of twelve games
played this season Greenwood has won
ten times, placing its percentage at S33
This is much better than the record Of
the best league teams. showing conclu-
sive that the visitors will have to get
on their batting clothes to hold hand
with the homo boys.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13
Mr.. Alexander Predicts a Brilliant
Future For This Growing City.
COMPARES IT WITH INDIANA
Saws There Are Thousands Of People In
That State Who VIII Ultimately
Move South.

Mr.. NJ. Alexander, late of North Yer
non. Ind, where he has been leading
merchant and citizen for the past thir
ty years, has located in Greenwood
having leased large store building
at the corner of Main and Market
Streets for the purpose of engaging ex-
tensively in the sale of staple dry goods
TO reporter of THE COMMONWEALTH
Mr.Alexander talked Interestingly of his
conception of the advantages and oppor-
tunities of Greenwood and it's rich and
rcsourccful territory. "Greenwood,
he declared, "is just emerging from a
state of lethargy. In other words, the
people of this section are just beginning
to realize the countless advantages IS and
opportunities that are everywhere evil
dent to man like myself who has seen
small villages blossom into progressive
cities and in the scope of only few
years, and without half the natural re.
sources that you have here"
"About six months ago made my first
visit to Greenwood. The congeniality
of your citizenship and the unanimity of
purpose with which they seem to be,im-
bued was something new to me. 1t at
tracted, A tour into the country en-
hanced this feeling, and thorough in
vestgation Of agricultural, industrial
and commercial conditions only added
to the first favorable impression which
had received,
"You understand that it is hard
matter for man of my age to break
away from ties formed by years of friend
ship hence it was not without some
misgiyings that | finally decided to
break away from the beautiful little
city Of North Vernon, where have made
MY home for more than thirty years.
pm here, neverthelcss-a victim, sup
pose, of what THE CoAfMeSmEALTu calls
the Greenwood spirit
Mr. Alexander says there is no com
parison between this country and the
section of Indiana from whence be came.
The farming lands around North Vernon
are rich, but constant fertilization is
asesssapy to keep them up to this high
standard Of ppsdgetiyness. Lands that
sell for from $3.50 to secs per acre will
produce 60 to 10 bushels of corn. Farms
equally productive, and. requiring no
fertilization whatever, can be had
in th1 Greenwood territory for less than
one-6fth that price. Around North
Vernon the timber supply is long
since exhausted and the only consider
able revenue Is from the farms. Stock
raising, fruit culture and trucking are
important branches of the agricultural
life in Indiana, but the winters there
are hard and Mr.. Alexander believes
that other industry would be much
more remunarative here.
Mr, Alexander says that he has al
ready begun the work of educating his
former neighbors and friends regarding
the advantages of the Greenwood terri
tory, and that he expects to be instru-
mental in the location Of five hundred
thrifty white families here within the
next year.
Carrlck has removed to 225 W. Market
St, where he will be pleased to see old
customers as we'll as new. au13-4t
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13
W. II. RusC0e.

The many friends Of Mr.. W. II. Ruscor
will regret to learn of his untimcly de-
mise, which occurred at the home of his
brother, MIR. J. II. Ruscoe, at Hcming-
way, in Carroll County, Wednesday
night of last week.
MIR, Ruscoc had been practically an
Invalid for two years, having had his
back broken while engaged in the cree
tion Of bank building at Lexington,
where he resided at tn time.
Mrs, lIuscoe died about six months
ago and three little children survive
them.
To the borcayod relatives aud friends
THE COMMONWEALTH extends its sin
ccrest sympathy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13
And Nero Didn't Fiddle.

A large cotton gin belonging to Will
lis Nero, n prosperous colorcd planter re-
siding two miles southeast of Green
wood, was burned on Friday night of
last week. Loss 81 500, insurance $3.50.
Nero is good negro and his loss has
occasioncd much regret among his
white neghbors. He didn't do any i'd
ding while the fire was in progress,
but went to work and saved consider
BILE property stored in adjacent sheds.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13

fitted up comfortably and every atten-
tion is given to patients. The Santa
rum is in charge Of a skilled corps of
specialists and some remarkable cures
are being made. The Sanitarium is in
charge OF DR.. c. A. Reed, and this gen
tleman invites correspondence on all
troubles of this nature.
Excursion tickets arc sold f"om all
points on tho Frisco System, at very
low rates.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13

Bishop Joseph s. Key, Southern NJ. u.
Church, writes: eve gave DR.. Moffctt's
TEETHlNA' (Teething Powdersl to
our little grandchild with the happiest
results. The effect was almost magical,
and certainly more satisfactory than
from anything we ever used" "TEE-
THINA" CThcething powdersl Counter
acts and Oyercomes the Effects Of the
Summers Heat. AugG-2t
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13
New Healing Powers In the Waters al
Eureka Springs, ARK.

1t would seem that new properties
have been discovered in the waters at
Eureka Springs, Ark, peculiarly adapt
ed to assisting in the curing of the drug
and liauor habits. These new proper
ties have led to the establishment of a
large and splendidly appointed SAM
tarium, where these diseases Gf they
NAV be called SUCH are treated. A
large and commodious hotel has been
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13

Dickson Stock at Auction.

Hon. L. P. Yerger, Trustee in the mat
ter ofJ. d. Dickson, Bankrupt, announces
that the Dickson stock of merchandise
will be sold at auction on Mon lay,
Aug, p.
The examination of Mr.. Dickson by
the bankruptcy court was concluded
yesterday. Nothing new was developed
by the proceedings.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13

Mr. Henry Swain, formerly employed
in the Holloman drug store at Itta
Bena, was in the city Monday enroute
home fran visit to Yazoo City. Mr..
Swain has accepted position with a
drug store in Greenville.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13
Humphreys the Nominee.

The Democratic Executive Committee
of the Third Congressional District has
called off the pri.mosre brougRn to have
been held { ,,onaoon4 t,st. and
Hon. Il. Gone ORC first ap'had pokedhe
nomineeal Of fun at oman named Fl
turn 10 ConGolet, enraged at being
is merited triabbed Karr. oTlity and
energy which he dlspleyed"-a at the last
session of the House.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13

Misses Aletha Vardaman, Frances
Walden and Anna Belle Wilburn were
complimentod on Monday evening with
a dance by the young men OF Winona.
1t was one Of the most pleasant Of the
summers dances. es.--Winona Times.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13

Hon. W. c. George had as his guests
on last Sunday, S. S. Steele, Il. G. Gwin,
Barnes Humphreys, of Greenwood, and
John Sharp Williams, Of Yazoo City,
Carrollton Conservative.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13

The Southern Railway is preparing
to put in side tract alongside the new
warehouse of the Mann Hardware Com
pany, exclusive mention of which was
made in these columns last week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13

Mr.. William Loggins and family Of
Greenwood, stopped Of with relatives
here Wednesday. They have gone to
Chicago for a summers rost. william
is an I'D Montgomery county boy whose
friends here are legion. He is a moving
spirit in the hustiing city Of his resi-
dence. His success rs business man
has been phenomenal. Winona Times.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13

The Board of Supervisors is advertis-
ing for bids for flooring tho iron bridge
across the river. Bids are also wanted
on Sidewalks across the same.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13

When 1t comes to framing pictures
we are it; ask for prices. LEON STEIN.
We receive all magazines from one to
three days ahead. Phone us,
Stems Book Store.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13

As an advertising scheme, that most
excellent institution. Harris Busines
College, jackson, Miss, is Offering a
few scholarships at a big bargain
Write them.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13

Mrs. Essie Mccormick and Mrs. J. II.
Rosenberg, Of Yazoo City, stopped over
in Greenwood short while Monday
enroutc to Indianola and Greenville,
where they will visit friends and rcla-
ytros
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-13
Wanted TO Rent.

Neat little cottage, with modern CON
yenences and good locality, not too far
from the business district. Apply to
j. D. Chambers at Geo. H. GossoB's
store.