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The Washington times., 1904-03-06
BY MARY ANNABLE FANroN.

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press a great truth in simple
4 slang. and when she says For
me. the loveliest underwear in the
world" she voices the real sentiment Of
her sex in the most fashionable ana
convincing of slang expressions. She
likes elaborate clothes. and she is quite
audacious in the selection of both
Month of Lingerie.
And just now she is thinking good deal
about lingerie, for this, the season of the
white sales" of ready-made garments.
and OF bargains in all kinds OF fine cot
ton and linen, lace and embroidery for
the home-malcing of underwear, now
when there is minute to spare for the
consideration of nightgowns and chem.
ises and petticoats.
1t is at this season, rather than in the
late spring and fall. that the new styles
in underwear come out; that It is decided
what will be the texture OF laces, the
colors Of ribbons and the varieties OF
muslins. linens. silks. and cottons which
most beautiful under things"
Yesterday and Today.
We take lingerie seriously these days,
that IS. with delightful seriousness. We
are century away from the betrothed
girl who filed a cedar chest with dozens
and dozens OF shapeless garments Of
durable material warranted 70 last a
reasonable lifetime. Underwear is no
longer an heirloom and neither do we
get It by the dozen any more.
Each piece or each set is separately
designed. and however beautiful the de-
sign may be. may not outlive a season
for the fashions I'm white things change
almost as often and whimsically as the
fashions in hats ana gowns.
Things Out of Date.
Sacque -chemlses. Mother Hubbard night
iresses, basque corset covers and straight
or knickerbOcker drawers are as old
fashioned as crinoline or coal-scuttle
bonne,s. Since those days a hundred
styles have come and gone And this
year the craze IS for Empire modes.
scant garments of clinging fabrics.
with adorable short-waisted effects. no
sleeves or else tiny puffs or elbow frills.
circular drawers that are bits Of gauze
muslin. lace-trimmed and ribbon rosAt-
ted. and nightgowns that the stately
ladies of the French Empire would have
regarded as elaborate enough for royal
ball dresses.
New Empire Modes.
The finest laees from Europe and Asia
are combined with the cobwebbiest fab
rics from the most famous looms into
models Of the utmost artistic grace ana
practical comfort.
And here is one great charm in this
new underwear-the expense is IN the
richness of materials. The actual max
ing is simple and easy for the novice |
and IL we substitute lawn for linen. and
longcloth for silk. and pretty imitation
Val. and point d'esprit for lace from
hand-looms. the most fashionable In |
gerie can be had for cents instead of |
countless dollars.
Underwear Now Fitted.
Il Is an actual fact that fashionable
women have their underwear fitted with
the care they would give a tailor Dress. /
and they modify modes to make them
becoming and select ribbons the shade l
that best suits their complications. Thin
women adopt funfy designs. and the
stouter girl decides upon the scanter
circular cut; in fact. to twist dontaigna
dresses are no longer used to hide I'M
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
COUNCIL MET TUESDAY NIGHT.
Authorized the Purchase OF New Ma
chlnery and Other improvements.

The city council met In regular ses-
sion Tuesday night, with all the city
fathers present Thorosuar routine at
business was transacted, including al.
lowaneos, etc.
Policeman W. l. Carr rendered his res
ignation as policeman Of the city OF
Greenwood, and the resignation was ar,
ceptcd.
Tho ordinance, passed some Time ago,
ordering all parties residing in the cor.
po ate limits 10 remove aII awnings,
signs and extensions from their places
of business, was rcscjuded and they
will now remain as they arc.
Mr., A, l.. Nabney. as manager of the
Greenwood Electric Light and Mater
Plant, was authorized to purchase a new
engine, dynamo, new poles, additional
wiring and other miscellaneous things
for the Improvement mud convenience
OF the city's works.
After being in session about tive
hours, and passing upon the usual nj
lowanees, they adjourned to meet on
the night of October 18th, whom. they
will take up the equalization of taxa
tiou.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
EXAMINATION FOR
LETTER CARRIERS
VIII Do Held al Greenwood POstoffIce
On October Y, 1904.

Orders have been Issued by the Sec
retary Of the BOARD OF Civil Service Ex-
aminers at Atlanta, Ga, for a competi-
tive examination 10 he held at the post
Office In Greenwood on October p, 1904,
under the rules Of the L. S. Service Com
mission, for applicants to the position Of
clerk carrier for the city Of Greenwood.
Applications for this examination
must be made In prescribed form, which
with necessary Instructions, may bo OBJ
tanned from the commissions local rep
resentative at the post0fllce In this city.
Applications will not be accepted unless
received before 5 O'Clock p. m., on Oc-
tober II.
All persons wishing to take this ex-
animation should secure blanks, and
fill same out at once, In order to allow
time for any necessary corrections,
There are to be selected three car
rlers and one substitute, and the
salary will be $500 for the first year
after which the pay will be increreased
to $3.50.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
A PIONEER CITIZEN
PASSES AWAY MONDAY
Death of Mr.. ]. ". Browning, Among
The Earliest Settlers In the County.

Mr.. j. W. Browning, one Of Lcnorcs
pioneer citizens, residing about three
miles west of town, died Monday morn
ing In this city, inGrmaties Of old age.
Mr.. Browning was born in Carroll
county Tennessee, in the year 1880
came to Mississippi in 1872, settling on
the Yazoo river in old Sunhower county
where he has since resided When the
war of secession broke out he enlisted
in the cause Of the South, and served
faithfully throughout the four years of
fighting. In this cause he lost two
brothers, the only relatives he had.
When taken sick Mr.. Geo. II. Gossom,
his dearest friend, had him brought to
this city, and no pains or expense was
spared in ministering to his wants in his
days Of illness,
Mr., Browning was well known in this
city and county, having been continual
resident of the county, perhaps longer
than any other man,
He was member of the Hugh Rey.
nolds camp of Confederate veterans,
who took charge Of the remains for
burial. His last will and testament was
made in favor of Mr.. Gosson, his best
friend, leaving to him his property, con
sisting of about 100 acres Of land, three
miles west of Greenwood,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
Cl1i11ifnge.

You should not put poison into your
system under any circumstances, and
especially not when you can get potency
out Of remedies which arc harmless.
We not only claim this for our prepara-
tions, but have demonstrated 1t beyond
the shadow Of doubt to many Of our
friends and patrons throughout the
civilized world. Our medicines are
compounded by us from the best physi-
clans prescriptions. For instance our
Chiilifuge and Livcr-Ac are the COM
bined products Of a5 years Of progress
sive work in the Malarial district. This
actual experience Of 30 years in cur
ing Malaria ought most assuredly to
give our remedies greater prestige than
the numerous so-called Malariai rene
dies built up on theoretical IDEAS when
in all probability the originator was
never in the MaIarial section, not even
knew the actual effects Of a chill.
II you want chill medicine for chills.
1t Is ChilIifugc.
At all druggists, or write Finlay,
Dicks &Co,. Ltd, New Orleans.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08

The Board of Supervisors met with
all members present in regular ses-
sion this week at the court house. The
regular routine of work was attended
to, after which the Board settled down
to real business in connection with the
new court house and court square
A monster petition, including the
names of nearly all the citizens of Le-
fore County, asking that the county
purchase the Marye and Craig proper
ties adjoining the court house for the
establishment Of "court square" was
presented to the Board. The owners
had set no price on the property, but
had expressed their willingness to sell
to the county, and left with the Board
the right to set the price and agreed to
accept the amount decided upon. After
receiving the petition and learning that
the people of the county desired the
purchase of the property, the Board set
the price at $2l 10000. So it is now a
certainty that we will have "court
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08

square" as well as a new court house.
The plans and specifications Of Mr..
r. II. Hunt, OF Chatt inooga, Tenn, were
accepted by the Beard, The cost Of
the building accort Ing to these plans
wiil be $6s,000.00. There were four
teen architects who presented plans to
the Board, and each was given thirty
minutes to explain in detail the advan-
tages Of his plans, and after hearing
the arguments the Board unanimously
adopted the plans Of Mr., Hunt.
Among the list of architects who sub
mitted plans for the new court house to
the Board Of Supervisors are the fol-
lowing: Mr.. Stevens, of Birmingham;
II. D. Martin of Galveston, Texas; X. H.
Hunt, of Chattanooga; 4. j. Bryan, of
New Orleans; Patrick Henry Weathers,
of jackson; J. NJ. Bralnlette, of Gulf
port, and L. l. Hunter, Of North Caro-
lima.
The plans designed by Mr.. Hunt call
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
Near the Furniture Factory Last Sat.
urday Night.
ALFRED ADAMS IS ARRESTED
IudSe o. p. Mont sOmery Assesses
fine Of Twenty-Five Dollars and
Costs.

Upon learning that whiskey was being
dispensed to the thirsty at Alfred
Adams house near the furniture factory
in this city, Sheriff T. c. Garrett and his
efficient corps Of deputies decided on a
raid last Saturday night, which resulted
in the capture Of Alfred Adams, white
man.
Adams was unaware that anything
unusual was about to occur, and was
caught red-handed with the goods,
which .of course made clear case
against him. He was brought to the
city and lodged In jail.
His trial was set for Monday, but was
postponed until Tuesday, and was ar
raigned before Judge DIP. Montgomery,
who imposed upon him fine of $25 and
trimmings. On failure to pay the fine
or give bond for same, Adams was re-
manded to Jail, and will be sent to
the county farm to work it out at the
usual rate per day.
The county officers, as well as the
city, are to be highly praised for the
valuable assistance they render in the
work Of this kind, and they are deter
mined that Greenwood shall maintain
her reputation Of having fewer "blind
tigers" than any other city Of its size
in the State.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
TO BE A $4,000 STONE STRUCTURE
ACCORDING TO DESIGN OF ARCHITECT HUNT
House and P chase Additional Property for
snmento o "a" Courts Square"

for tonr-cntrance stone building, alb
solutely nre-procf throughout In CON
structon, and when finished will be one
of the handsomest and finest building
in Mississippi, in proportion to the
cost. Such is the opinion Of several
uniuterested architects, who are thor
oughly familiar with the details, The
total cost. including the grounds pur-
chased by the county, viii amount to
nearly 100000,
The seating capacity Of the court
room is estimated to be $50 to 1000
excluding the jury box. The ceiling
will be "A feet and the first story 26
feet. On the first floor will be the
chancery and county clerks Offices each
2SX45 feet; the sherifs Office, 20x2i
feet; superintendent Of oducation's Of
flee, 2ox2i feet; petit and grand jury
rooms, 20x2J feet; corridors running
each way, The exact dimensions Of the
new building will be 03xl32 feet,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
Captain Merry and Party to be Here
In November.
DEMAND FOR DELTA LANDS
The South the Coming Section and the
Delta the Garden Spot Of the
Land Of King Cotton.

Capt ]. Il. Merry, Assistant General
Passenger Agent of the |. G. Railway,
has been over the lines in this State on
tour Of inspection, and is enthusiastic
over the prospects Of the continued de-
velopment and prosperity Of the South.
Capt. Merry has done more, perhaps,
than any other one man, In the way OF
bringing Northern aifpitai and Northern
home-seekers to Mississippi and Louisi-
ana, and is Still engaged in the good
work.
"On the 18th Of November ] will leave
Chicago in charge of party Of $50 real
estate dealers and homeseekers from
the North, said Capt. Merry. Our first
stops will be made in tho Mississippi
delta and expect the trip to be one Of
much value, especially to the members
Of the party, who are contemplating in-
vestments in lands in this section. AT
ter spending two or three days in the
delta We will 60 to New Orleans where
the party will spend Sunday. On the
return trip stops will be made at several
points along our main line.
"Southern lands have never before at
tracted so much attention among in
vestors,' said Capt. Merry. 'The in
crease of values il something astonish-
ing, Lands which could have been pur-
chased score Of years ago at 81 per
acre are now hard to obtain at $50 per
acre. For instance, take the town of
Durant, just north Of here. A few years
ago land was sold at Durant for 81 per
acre. Now it is worth si00 per acre.
ut is my honest opinion that the
South is the coming section Of the coun-
try, and the tide Of immigration which
is now turning this way will soon be
flowing In earnest. The great North
west has been rather thoroughly settled
and the South offers the most inviting
field to the farmer who desires good
soil and agreeable climate.
"On our homeseeker exclusions we will
bring only desirable class of lmmi-
grants, people who are honest, thrifty
and energetic, for these are the kind it
takes to build up country, and feel
sure they will be potent influence in
the upbuilding Of this Southern sec
tion."
Capt. Merry will no doubt bring hif
party to Greenwood, and 1t would be Q
good idea for the Baard Of Trade to ar
range to entertain them and show then
the finest land In the most promising
section OF the S0uth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
Was EOrGpauqh K Sells Bros. Circus
Which Exhibited Here Monday.
CROWD ESTIMATED At 1000
Al Afternoon Performance, Y. s. NJ v.
Brings Show to Greenwood.
Fifty EIGit Cars.

As advertised Ioreraugh & Sells Bros
circus exhibited hero last Monday at
temoon and night to large, apprecia-
tive and attentive audiences.
Tho crowds began coming into the
city Monday morning from all direc-
tians. People from the surrounding
country brayed the intense heat and
dusty roads and came in buggi1s, wag-
ons and horseback. Extra coaches
were placed an all incoming trains on
both the y. X NJ. Y. and Southern rail-
roads and brought people to town
hanging over the rails The people
who came from distance went to tho
show in the afternoon, and the city
folks attended at night. A rough esti-
mate by many, places the afternoon at
tendance at nearly 1000; the night at
5000.
The first section Of the circus trains
arrived over the Y, & NJ. V. at 200
o'clock, the three other sections follow
ing in about 30 minutes. The unload
ing of the cars was begun at once, and
tho system in which they worked was
indeed like clock work. One of the
main sights Of a circus is to see 1t un-
load, and large crowds we're on hand to
see that it was done properly, ~
There ID SO much to say Of q good cir
Gus that it is almost impossible to do
one justice when attempting to describe
1t, as there arc 80 many special features
that should be given favorable mention.
OF the many that were offered by Fore
pangh IL Sells Bros. we will mention
the celebrated Eddy family, acrobatlc
tuniblers, the famous five Lo Carmens,
high-wire act, Oscar Lowande, the bare
back rider who does the unusual feat
Of turning double backward somer-
sault from the back Of horse, the six
| flying sordans, Diavolo and porthos,
who do tho daring and hair splitting
feats Of looping the loop aud lcaping
| tho gap.
This is not the FIRST time that this
show has exhibited in Greenwood and
all people unite in declaring that the
performances Monday were among the
best that we're ever given In Green
wood and that tney have the best show
on the road
They left about o o'clock Tuesday
morning for Clafksdale.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
A RELIEF TO THE PEOPLE.
Thorough Sprlnkllns OF the Streets
Monday by Mayor vardaman.

Had it not been for the foresighted-
ness Of Mayor yardaman circus day,
the dust in the city would have been
almost unbearable. But knowing that a
large crowd would be in town, and see-
ing the necessity of something being
done, Mayor vardaman superintended
the sprinkling Of the streets on that
day.
Securing the services Of several ne
groes and the city fire hose, he took
the streets as they came and gave them
all thorough soaking, which settled
the dust and brought relief to the yisi-
tors as we'll ms the residents.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
NEW GROCERY FOR GREENWOOD.
r. e. Dennis s. Co., The style OF New
Grocery Firm.

Mr.. +. y. Dennis, who for sereyal years
beon connected with the firm Of X. T.
Jones, IL the proprietor OF q new gro
Gerry store, recently opened at 100 John
son street The style Of the new firm
is II. u. Dennis & Co. Mr.. C. NJ. Melton
has an interest in the store, and
will be one Of the chief assistants.
Mr.. Dennis informs THE COMMON
WEALTH that they will carry large and
up-to-dato line Of staple and fancy gro
ceries, glassware, queensware, etc, and
they respectfully solicit liberal share
Of the publie's patronage.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
FOUR NEGROES ARRESTED.
All CHARGED With "pIstOi T0tiH' ~
Fined $500 and Costs.

Monday, although circus day and o
very large crowd in the city, was on un-
usual quiet one in police circles. The
crowd was not boisterous one and lit
tie, IL any, disorder prevailed
Four arrests, however we're among
the ''dark-sIiinned' population, and all
were made to pay tho penalty for "totin'
a cannon on their hip, to the tune Of
S2j and costs.
Those who had the misfortune to fall
nto the clutches Of the law were tried
before Judge D. Z. Montgomery and
were : Joe Ewing, Joe Young, jenkins
and Mack Harrison, alias Telephone
Jack" ..
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
REVIVAL MEETING
BEGINS SUNDAY
At the Baptist Church. Rev. ". J. Ma.
honey VIII Assist.

As announced in last weeks issue OF
THE COMMONWEALTH, a revival meeting
viii begin at the Baptist church in this
city Sunday morning.
The pastor, Rev. W. NJ. Burr, will be
assisted during the meeting by Rev. W.
J. Mahoney, pastor of the Vicksburg
Calvary church, and one Of the ablest
ministers of the gospel in the South.
Rev. Burr announces that DR.. Ma
honey will arrive in the city Monday,
and will deliver his first sermon at the
evening service. The community is ex-
tended cordial welcome to attend.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
CLEARING HOUSE
RECEIPTS INCREASING

The Heceiptss for the Greenwood
Clearing House for the week ending
October 7th, were $2Oo,5sB.75, against
Sl3S,2Oi.75 the Preceding week.
This Is indeed a splendid showing
being nearly three times as large as
two weeks ago sand fully indicates that
business is rapidly picking up.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
[. G. BAILEY.
OF Kansas City, Buys Out h. NJ.
Stevens.

Mr.. +. e. Bailey, OF Kansas City, Mo-.
has purchased the cornice business Of
II. NJ. Stevens, Of this city. Mr.. Stevens
is recently from New Orleans, where he
has been connected with the Crescent
City Cornice Company for the past two
years.
Mr.. Bailey takes charge Of the busi-
ness at once, and will make q specially
Of eornice, gHttering, sky-light, sheet
iron work, and ceiling. He is man Of
extensive experience in this line and
we bespeak for him successful future
in Greenwood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08

There's Dysentery Collie, too.
And Cramps; but this remember do
Through enemies all babies must meet.
"TEETHlNA" will them all defeat.
"TEETHINA" oyercomes and counter
acts the effects Of the summers heat,
aids digestion, regulates the bowels and
make teething easy. Costs only 25c.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
COTTON C0MIN6 IN.
Gimme ries Crowded and Loads of Cot
ton Turned Away.

MIR. ". P. Aubrey, a prominent busi-
ness man and manager of the cotton
buying department of the ltta Bena
Mercantile Company, was in the city
Wednesday on business. Mr.. Aubrey
reports that cotton is coming in rapidly
in his section, the ginneries being
crowded, and wagon loads Of cotton be-
ing turned away.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Baptist
church will serve dinner and luncheon
on October from II to o'clock, on va
cant lot corner of ". Washington and
Howard streets opposite DR.. Whitehead's
residence. Sep3-5t
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
Held Examination.

Mr.. ]. W. Quinn was in Jackson the
first OF the week conducting the regular
fall examination Of applicants to prac-
tice pharmacy. Mr.. Quinn is one OF
the six members of the State Board OF
Pharmaceutical Examiners. .....
There were thirty-six applicants,
three Of the number being ladies, and
ono negro.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
With hyman-LeWls Co.

Mr.. ]. L. Vance. we'll known in this
city, and who has been in business at
Sidon for the past five months, has ac-
cepted position with that wide-awake
firm of Hyman-Lewis Co., where he will
be glad to see his many friends and
actInaintances.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
VIII Return to Yazoe City.

Mr.. Victor Bernard announces else
where in these columns that on Novem-
Der 1st, he will be no longer connected
with the Greenwood Art Studio, as he
will return to Yazoo City, and any one
desiring work done before that time,
should make engagements with him at
pnca
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
Was One of the Twenty One

Mr., Harris Carr, well-known in this
city, and who, for quite while has
been connected with the Greenwood
Drug Company, has returned from jack
son, where he took the examination to
practice pharmacy.
There were forty applicants taking
the examination and MIR. Carr was one
ont of the twenty one successful ones
who secured their diplomas.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
Back to Greenwood.

Mr.. j. H. jenkins, an uptodate tom
sorial artist, who held chair at Ander-
sons tonsorial parlors for some time,
and who recently resigned to accept a
similar position in Memphis. has re-
turned to Greenwood and In the future
can be found at bis old place.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
VIII Locate Here.

Mr.. Andrew Caldwell well-known
stock dealer and mule man, is in the
city this week, and in conversation
with Commonwealth man said that he
intended to locate in Greenwood, and
conduct a sales stable, and for the
present will be located in the brick
stables near the court house. He will
leave tomorrow for his home in Missouri
and return in a few days with his
family.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
Returns to New York.

Dir. n. E. Whitehead, who has been
under medical Treatment In New York
for some time, and has been In the city
on visit, returned to that city Satur-
day morning, accompanied by DR.. D. $.
Humphreys.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
We VIII Get 1t.

Leilore county is to have a new court
house, and the citizens of that bailiwick
want something new and entirely up-to-
date as such buildings go. They are
quite right, and should maintain the
stand they have taken.--Natchez
Bulletin.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-08
VIII Build Fine Residence.

Mrs. +. Staige Marye has purchased
the lot of +. r. Austins, on the river
front for $7,75O and will let the contract
at once for the erection of an elegant
residence. The lot is 150x365 feet, and
is an ideal place for home.