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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-27
MANY ROADS IN PROSPECT.
Extensive Railroad Building and Pros
peCtive Changes In Rail- road Map.

Mississippi appears to have become,
all at once, the theater Of the keenest
activity for railroad projects, and tho
subject Of the most acute interest
among the great trunk lines trayersing
this section of the country, says the
Jackson correspondent Of the Times
Democrat. Rumors Of important extern
sions and of %momentous consultations
are multiplying daily, and the field is
full OF promoters who are busy inaug-
urating projects with a view to forcing
advantageous sales of franchises. 1t is
difficult, in the multiplicity Of the
schemes and the conflict Of rumors, to
form an accurate idea of what is about
to happen, yet the conviction is grow
ing that there are to be some vital
change in the railr ad map and some
extensive railroad building in this State
in the near future. AS the great posi-
biIities of the gulf harbors are being
unfolded, the strategic Importance of
the State as a ~grateway to the COM
merce which will come through the
Isthmian canal is rapidly drawing upon
the mighty syndicates having interests
in this section. 1t seems certain that
the Frisco has designs upon the Mobile,
Jackson and Kansas City line, as pub
lished last week, and consolidation of
these interests is confidently expected
in the near future. Control of this line
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-27
IMMENSE PURCHASE
OF HOLIDAY GOODS
An Import Order for Dolls, Which Alone.
Is The Largest in the State.

Mr.. Leon Stein, who last week return
cd from the markets of st. Louis, Chicago
and other cities, is another Greenwood
merchant who is not without faith in
the proctise of prosperous conditions
this fall, and in anticipation Of a big
fall business he purchased a stock of
holiday goods which in quantity and
assortment is seldom approached by any
concern in the South, and certainly the
largest showing ever made by q Green
wood store.
His purchases included toys of all
descriptions, from the cheapest to the
NEST expensive, complete assortment
of pictures, cut glass, bric-a- brac, Il
most elegant line Of polite stationery,
and some beautiful selections in fancy
ware. All these goods will be shipped
in time to be placed on display about
November ID.
Some time before going to market
Mr.. Stein placed an import order for
dolls, which is decidedly the most cx-
tonsire line Of dolls ever shown by any
Mississippi store. This order was
placed through a branch office at Bos-
ton, and calls for $500 dolls ranging in
price from the cheap ones to those sell
ing for $500. The dolls will be ship
ped to Mr.. Stein direct from Germany
and are expected to arrive in a few
weeks.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-27
ROokWo0d.
Fire, Pie and CHss Words.

The Gulfport News did not appear on
time this week and the reason is very
plain. 1t was in the terrible fire and
sustained considerable damage, besides
being in soak several days on account
OF the insurance company being a little
Sow in the settlement Of the damages.
Then the office, that part left Of it,, had
to be moved to another building, which
required some time, and the type
Strengthened up. There was but little
O. it not pied, and what is still worse
and causes a greater flow Of cuss words
on the part Of the Office devil, much Of
it was considerably stuck up with rosin
dripping on it from the roof Of the build
ing. In short, the Office was in very
bad shape, aud not only has this issue of
the paper been delayed, but the next
n will be also. We are thankful, how
ever, that we saved anything at all
ven SO much as the past-pot, the Office
cat and our religion Gulfport News.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-27

by the Frisco would undoubtedly mean
in time, the extension Of a connecting
line to New Orleans.
The proposed extension by the South
ern of the ltta Dena branch southwark
has been abandoned, and it was C~ficial.
" announced a few days since that this
extension would not be made; but, stimuli
taneously with this announcement. APP
p~iIcation was made to tho Governor for
a charter to extend the Percy branch
of the Southern. The charter is for a
new road, which proposes to extend the
Percy branch from both ends, running
one northward into Boliyer county. and
the other southwark into Nazoo county.
Once this extension is made, it is not be-
lieyed that the Southern would stop
short Of Memphis on the north and
jackson or N~ieksburg on the south.
Nothing has been heard from the pro-
posed extension of the Mississippi Gem
tral, which now runs from H~atticsburg
to Silver Creek, Lawrence county, since
the recent announcement that the COM
pany had borrowed Ave millions on
bonds for the purpose of extending the
line. Its charter gives it the right to
build to pascagoula from Hatticsburg,
and from Silver Creek to Natchez. This
latter extension would carry it through
~Brookhayen.
1t was announced last week that a
movement was under way to organize a
company to build from Brookhaven west
to Fayctte, in jefferson county, and
thence to Rodney, on the Mississippi
river, whore connection would be made
with the Gould system at st. Joseph,
La.
There is also a proposition being agi-
tatcd to build a line from CIorksdalc to
trlars Point, in the northern part of the
Delta, and Memphis parties a g negoti-
ating with the citizens of both places
for this line.
The Mobile and Ohio has chartered a
branch line to run from a point twelve
miles north of Mobile to Leakcsyillo
dreono county, Miss and this company
has other Mississippi extensions in
Wow.
a good deal of interest ccnters in the
recent application for a charter to build
from Memphis to Pensacola, Fla, via
Meridian. The charter for this COM
pany is now on file with the Governor,
and will be acted upon during the
present week. The projectors are all
New York men, and it is probable that
the charter will be objected to by the
promoters Of the Memphis and Gulf
line, which proposes to cover the same
territory, and which has already secured
a charter in this State.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-27

sAT1NOLA Is a new discovery, gaaran-
teed, and money win be refunded II II fails
to remove FfecKles, pimples, Liver Spots,
~Blackheads. Tan. DiscoIorations. and Dis
figuring Eruptions; ordinary cases III 10
days, the worst no matter how long stand
Ing. in is to 10 days. After these defects are
removed the skin will be soft. clear. healthy
and beautiful. Price 30 cents at druggists
or BY mali. Thousands Of ladies testify to
the merits Of satinola.
Mrs. Eta Brown wfites.-st. Louis, Mo,
june ~, 1904. II have been using your
satinola. Egyptian Cream, soap aud Nadine
Face Powder and like them aIi very much,
This ii The first summer Sine c~Inidnood
that / hape been without frcekies. ! nh Vi
years Old and have i better complexion now
than when d GIRL
NArIosAL TotLkr cO Pnris. Tenn.
sold III Gsreguw0od IN
n n. Q1LsN NdkD RAIN6s
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-27

Mrs. V. p. Oliver, accompanied by her
two daughters, Misses Jean and Lucille,
were the guests Of Mrs. w. II. Carothcrs
and family this week.-Indianola Toe
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-27

You will lose 1914 if you
buy from any place this
week except Greenwood
Furniture Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-27
IN THE PUBLIC EYE.
Greenwood People as Seen by Editors
of Neishh0ring Newspapers.

Mr.. ]. c. Cawthon, formerly with the
Goyer Company of Grecnville and later
with the Goyer Produce Company at
Greenwood, has formed business connec-
tions in Greenville that will bring him
with Mrs. Cawthon again to Greenville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cawthon wore both very
popular in Grecnville aud their many
friends will gladly welcome their re-
turn.-GreenviIle Democrat.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-27
Big bargains in box Pa
peteric--200 boxes drum
mers samples, bought at a
bargain; sold same way at
Leon Stems.

When In need anything In the sewing
machine line it Ii to your interest to
call on or write me. / have had fifteen
years experience In the business and Al
orders will be filled promptly. Lee Ar
tcrbury, the dealer, az ". Market Vt.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-08-27

OFFICERS

L. r. McSiiANE, PRESIDENT
A, Nice. kIMBRoUGH, VICE PRESIDENT
W. T. LOGGINS, CASHIER
\. II. BEW, ASSISTANT CASHIER
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-02-19
Prof. G.. CT. Foster was a call.

Prof. G. G.. Foster was call
err at the News office last Tues
day. He was one of the com
mittee that was chosen by the
recent cotton convention to so.
licit names Of parties who would
agree to put certain acreage
of cotton in cultivation this
year and had several names OF
various numbers of acres which
be turned over to secretary
Rollins of the Board of Trade.
Canyon City is coming into
prominence for her charita Bile
inclinations. The Salvation
Army soldiers now have the
town on their regular circuit
for the sale of the "War Cry"
While the paper may not be in
terestins to some, the purchas.
ers nevertheless contribute their
mites to homes for fallen women
which are supported by these
workers all over the world.
They come about as near put
ting religion into practice as any
religious sect we know Of.
A long article was unavoida-
bly, crowded out of last week
News, but perhaps it was best.
for it narrated the adventures
of the News devil in trying to
get about in the office with
snow shoes after the dust,storm
of Saturday the week before
last. The dust was that thick.
But of course this very seldom
occurs here as the wind never
exceeds 100 miles an hour on
the plains.
A Miss Flanders has been here
for several days getting up a.
Trades Carnival, which is to be
held under the auspices of the La
dies Home Mission Society at the
court house, February 10th. Some
20 business houses Of the town will
be represented in the carnival. J
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-02-19

| The News wishes to thank each
and everyone who have so cheer
fully aided us in getting local news
since we have been here. Just
how much it has been appreciated
only newspaper man knows.
Some people do not like to tell
newspaper reporter any news for
the unnatural reason that they fear
the editor will think they just want
to get their names in the paper,
but such is not the case, my modest
reader. And again, it is doubly
embarrassing for the reporter to
push his inquisitive nose into every
nook and corner hunting for local
news items. Of course we have
due regard for peoples own private
matters and only want that that
would interest the public in general
When friends or relatives are visit
ing you make it point to see or
phone the editor and he will always
show the proper appreciation by
adding it to the local column of the
paper.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-02-19
Mr.. Hulchings, the genteel

Mr.. Hutchings, the genteel
young salesman at Wright,
Gamble & Cos, 'phoned the
News this week that they were
very busy receiving new goods
and could not put their usual
large AID in this issue of the
paper, but would tell their Gus
toners about the new stock
next week. This firm, like sew
eral others in Canyon City, use
the advertising columns of the
News literally.
Last Sunday was st. Valen
tines day, as we all know. The
entire absence of any of those
pretty comic pictures and our
failure to receive any of them
almost persuaded us that we
had no juvenile Valentines in
our list of friends and we'll
wishers, Memory calls to mind
an old office where we once
compressed shot, air that was
literally papered with those
lovely (?) comic pictures, kind
Of souvenirs, like, from those
who loved US enough to send i
very nice cartoon of our like
ness. But then ''every dog has
his day."
Everybody in this country has
probably heard of Sears Roebuck &
Co., and Montgomery Ward & Co.
Well, what we started to say was
that these two firms use the Oliver
typewriter and recommend it over
their own personal signatures to be
one of the chest what is" and have
verified their confidence in it by re-
placing all other machines with the
Oliver-something like 100 ma
chimes being now in use by these
two firms alone. 1t must also be
remembered that these two great
houses have all kinds of typewrit-
ers of their own for sale.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-02-19

A gentleman from Lewisvile,
Denton county, by the name of
Jim Cobb, the same who owns the
Memphis brick plant, came in yes.
terday and is looking over the sit
uation here with view of putting
in plant should sufficient quanti-
ties of brick dirt be found to justify
it. He will be here for several DAYS
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-02-19
~ a#.a.aaas.aa. 80 .a#maa~#.a* a.ss..a:
ROUND ABOUT TOWN

this week with lagrippe.
Mrs. J. W. Lackey is again
able to be at her post of duty in
the school room.
Misses Jewel and Mabel Smith left
Friday evening for their home at
Clarendon.
w. A. Donaldson took the
stage Wednesday for a visit to
the south plains country
r. w. Foster, the popular
deliveryman, has been the vic
tim of lagrippe this week.
E. W. O'Rear left Wednesday
evening for a business visit TO
Chillicothe, a town down on the
Denver.
DR.. j. Ed Crawford is in Sill
verton this week attending
court. He went down there
Sunday.
A. S. Rollins, the young at
torney, has been a victim of the
grip" this week, being contin
ed to his room several days.
Joe Service, Dave Aud, "Jinks"
Curry, Tom Grant and Vince
Reeves were passengers to Amaril-
10 Sunday evening.
G. M. Houser, but recently of
Stratford, is now citizen of
Randall county having moved
on his land near Umbarger
Tom Carter, of Hereford,
came up Tuesday evening to
attend some social function at
the Victoria Hotel.
Don't bottle up your JOY where
it will do no good. Pull the
cork and let 'er fizz. If she
runs overit wont hurt anybody.
A. L. Anderson, the Plain
view merchant, passed through
here Saturday evening enroute
to the Eastern markets.
H. E. Hume was down from
Amarillo last Saturday seeing
how everything was getting
along.
r. A. Campbell will render
his auctioneering services in the
Sanders Wolfarth Hereford sale
at Floydada, Feb. Goth.
Mrs. Walter Cobb returned
Tuesday from Stratford, where
she has been visiting her pa
rents. w. A. Donaldson, her
father, came down with her.
Travis Shaw returned Tues
day from Taylor, his old home,
where he was called last week
on account of his aunt'S
death.
Heberd Smith, the proprietor
of the Victoria Hotel, was a
caller in Amarillo from Satur-
day evening to Monday morn,
ing.
Miss Ethel Yarbrough, a sister
to Mrs. T. H. Rowan, came down
from Amarillo Saturday and re-
manned over Sunday with her Sis
ter and family.
w. D. Street has sold his con,
fectionery stock to Oscar Hunt
& Co., to give possession imme
diately. We have not learned
what Mr.. Street intends doing
in the future.
Gus Lewis and wife came down
from Amarillo Sunday. Mr.. Lewis
returned to Amarillo the same day,
Mrs. Lewis remaining. She will
visit relatives and friends here for a
time.
Ed Alexander, a young man from
East Tennessee, anda cousin of g.
c. Long, spent from Friday of last
week to Sunday of this week
with relatives here.
Miss Jessie Stellar went to UNI
barger last Friday to visit her friend
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-02-19
snr- nu-hr sW sWms mrSWu-HH.
News Roll OF Honor.

Under this heading will be found
the amounts received on subscript-
ion to the News during the past
week, and names of the parties
paying. This will serve as a re-
ceipt to those of our subscribers for
warding money by mail.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-02-19

tention and will bear the closest in
spection. One on exhibition dali,
at the News office.
February 22nd is Arbor day
Tree planting may be in order
at some places at this time O.
the year-don't know so much
about this country. Try il
anyway.
Passenger traffic on the west
ern lines is at 4 very low ebt
just at this season of the year
AS consequence we are not re
ceiving many new neighbors
now.
Conditions still remain rosy
for the stockmen. Cattle are ir
better shape at this season Of
the year than for any year pre-
vious in the knowledge of oul
old cattlemen.
DR.. Newlin, property owner
of the county, with his residence
in the state of Virginia, was in
town the first of the week look
ing after his property interests.
A. II. Carnes, the atfable rep
rescntative OF the Dallas News,
was in town the latter part of
last week and was of course
looking out for his papers in
tereStS.
Randall county does not care
so much about the coming of the
Spectator, but it does care, and
does want the farmer who will
build his home and till his own
little patch of ground. And we
are going to get them i all signs
Of good country don't fail.
Professors Lackey and Hodges,
and Misses Pope and Earhart re-
turned Sunday from the Panhandle
Teachers Meeting which convened
in Amarillo on Friday and report a
we'll attended meeting. The Sum
mer Normal was voted to Claren-
don.
Miss Della Wilkinson, the
milliuer at the Canyon Mercan-
tile emporium, left last Satur-
day for the Eastern markets
where she will supply this firm
with articles that please the
ladies'.
Wednesday night the ground
was partially covered with snow
but Thursday morning the
clouds rolled away to another
cline, dispelling at once the
wintry appearance.
Fl. J. Cavet went up to ANA.
rillo Wednesday evening.
"Jack's" health has been on a
decline for sometime, and he is
now taking a much needed rest.
Mrs. Gus Lewis takes his place
at the postoffice as assistant
postmas for a few weeks.
Mrs. w. D. Street and son,
William, left Saturday evening
for Abilene where they will
visit relatives and friends for an
indefinite length of time. Cliff.
ford Reynolds takes a position
in Mr.. Streets confectionery
store as sales boy.
The unprecedented dry wealth
err at this season of the year and
with it the blighting of hopes
for the small grain crop, will no
doubt cause many more of the
stock farmers of the county to
plant cotton this year than is
now anticipated. A fair trial
will do nobody any harm.
Why doesn't somebody take
hold of the country produce
business here and establish a
market for all kinds of stuff
grown by the farmer? 1t looks
to US like a good business prop
osition, as the produce of the
farmers of a large area can be
had for the asking of it.
Onr Gardeners and fruck.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-11-28
THE THANKS
OF THE PARTY
HILO REPUBLICANS COMPLI-
MENTS JUDGE SMITH AND AD-
MIRAL BECKLEY.

The following are resolutions adopt
ed by the Hilo Republican District
Committee:
Whereas, the Republican party has
been victorious in the First Repre-
sentative District, be it
Resolved, That we, the executive
committee of the Republican party OF
the First Representative District, ex-
press our appreciation to Mr.. Carl S.
Smith for the valued services he has
rendered the party in conducting the
campaign, and be it further
Resolved, That We the said eXecu-
tive committee, express our apprecia-
ton to Messrs. Carl S. Smith, w. H. c.
Campbell and Adam Lindsay for their
valued assistance on the finance COM
mittee in raising needed campaign
funds; and be it further
Resolved, That the said executive
committee express it's appreciation to
all the officers of the Republican pre-
cinct clubs and territorial committee
man and luna hooikaika's and the Vot-
ers who worked for the Republican
ranks and carrying the party to a glo-
rious victory i'm the First Representa-
tive District. and be i further
Resolved, That the executive COM
mittee express its hearty thanks to the
executive committee and members of
the Young Mems Republican Club of
the First Representative district for
the way they stood together and work.
ed shoulder to shoulder for true Repub-
licanism, thereby bringing harmony in
the Republican ranks and now placing
our district in the list of those true to
the Republican cause and be it further
Resolved, That copies of these reso-
lutions be sent to Messrs. Carl S.
Smith, w. H. c. Campbell and Adam
Lindsay, to the executive committee of
the Young Mems Republican Club and
to the Hilo and Honolulu press
Hilo, Hawaii, Nov. II, 1904.
Hilo, Hawaii, Nov. II, 1904.
To the Hon. George c. Beckley.
Dear Sir and Friend: At the meeting
of the executive committee of the Re-
publican party of the First Represent
alive District of the Territory of Ha-
wall, held at Hilo, Hawaii the 18th
day of November, 1904, the following
resolutions were passed:
Whereas, The Honorable George G.
Beckley has rendered valued assistance
during the present campaign; and
Whereas, The Honorable George c.
Beckley has always shown himself to
be true and tried Republican, not on
ly in name, but by word, deed and ac-
ton in fact be it
Resolved, That the said executive
committee express its appreciation to
said George c. Beckley for the manly
way in which he has stood by the Re-
publican party in Hawaii and contri-
buted by his untlring efforts to the
grand success it achieved at the last
election.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-11-28
WHY CARTER
WOULD NOT co
A LETTER TO THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL EXPLAINING HIS
VIEWS OF SUBPOENA.

Governor Carter on Saturday sent the
following letter to Attorney General
Andrews. regarding the Mahaulu case
subpoena:
November &c, 1904
LOrrin Andrews, Esq, Attorney Cen
eral Territory of Hawaii.
Dear Sir: In response to the enclosed
summons served on me this morning, to
appear as a witness in Judge Gears
court at 10 o'clock on Monday morning,
out of respect to this Court, a co-or-
dinate Department of the Territory, 1
desire you to appear in person on my
behalf, and inform the Court that
have no information which could pos
sibly be of service in connection with
the case in question, and do not be-
lieve it is compatible with the dignity
of the office l hold to allow it to be sub
jected to the orders of the Court, as
prompted by the whims or opinions of
attorneys. 1t is the law that should
be obeyed, not the lawyers.
The absence of the Secretary Of the
Territory makes the demands on my
time for the details of this office in ex-
cess of what is usual, and in my opinion
high public interests might suffer if l
admitted that the Courts had a right
to command my attendance. AS yet,
have never refused to attend volun-
tarily and testify i'm any case, where 1
have been consulted and my evidence
shown to be necessary.
Very respectfully,
GEORGE r. CARTER,
Governor
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-11-28

Influenza is always more or less
prevalent at this season of the year.
This disease is very similar to a severe
cold and if allowed to take its course
is liable to cause serious results. The
best treatment for influenza is to avoid
exposure and take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. This medicine gives imme-
date relief and if used as directed, will
ward off all dangerous consequences.
For sale by all dealers, Benson, Smith
& Co., agents for Hawaii
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-11-28
REPORTS ROUGH WEATHER.

The st amer Claudine did not arrive
until yesterday afternoon from her run
to Maui ports. She was weather bound
for some hours at Kahului. She could
not use lighters to load freight. The
w. G. Hall arriving yesterday morning
from Kauai, reports good weather.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-11-28
A WEAK HEART

weakens every other organ Of the body,
for they all depend upon the heart to
furnish them with an abundance of the
pure life-giving fluid. To give the
heart power to do this, Dr. Miles Heart
Cure has no equal, 1t strengthens and
regulates the heart action, and furnish
es nerve power, the vital element.
Money back if first bottle fails to bene-
ft.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-11-28
MAUI COOL WEATHER.

WAILUKU, November 25.-Maui has
enjoyed very cool weather during the
week, with small showers occasionally.
In the Waihee regions very much rain
has fallen, giving the H. c. & S and
Wailuku Sugar Co., bitches an album
dant supply of water.