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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-09
Mormon Chief Finishes His Testi-
mony in the Case of Reed
Smoot.
OWNS TO F0RTY-TWO CHILDREN
And Is Proud of Them All---Thirteen
Born Since 1890.
Woman Swears to a Plural Marriage
Since That Date-Report on the
Congressional Pull
Indian Scandals.

Washington, March s. - The testi-
mony of President Smith, of the Nor
mon church, has been concluded for
the time being. The questions asked
on his last day on the witness STAND
were largely variations of those asked
previously, and the most generally IN
teresting were those as to the size OF
Smiths family. He resented these
questions, but replied to them, saying
that thirteen children had been borne
to his wives since the manifesto OF
1890. The list is as follows: By Jullna,
Edith and Rachel; by Sarah, Asenath
and Jennetta; by Edna, Martha and
one child which died; by Alice, Field
ing, Jesse and Andrew; by Mary, Silas,
Agnes, James and maybe Calvin.
Proud of the Whole Forty Two.
Chairman Burrows inquired: "How
many children have you, now, Mr..
Smith,"
Forty two" was the answer; TWEEN
ty-one boys and twenty-one girls, and
I am proud of every one of them"
Senator Overman said that he had
a pamphlet saying that Jesus Christ
was a polygamist. Turning to Smith
he asked: us that what your church
teachesw
mo, SIR" was the response. "What
we teach is that Jesus Christ was de-
scended through long lineof polygam-
lists through David and down to Abra-
ham," With that Smith left the stand.
Question of Historic Fact.
A few minutes before the last ques-
ton a member of the committee said
he had received communication from
B. F. Shupe and A. e. Tabor, officers
of the Reorganized Church of Christ
Of Latter Day Saints, alleging that
Joseph Smith, founder of the sect, was
not a poIygamist, and that brigham
Young was the author of polygamy,
which was prohibited by Smiths
books. The witness as asked as to
this and said that FounderSm mar
ried Eliza r. Snowin 1912, and Maria
Partridge in the 40's. His first wife
was living with him when be married
the second" Witness offered to give
the dates later.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-09
masters what they consider to be due

masters what they consider to be due
them
Some OF the transactions involving
members of congress recorded III tie
report are held to be technical viola
lions of the statutes; others are ii o.
nounced by members who have read
the report to be clearly censurabIe, but
in the ma, ority of cases it is hela that
members in making their recommends
tons to the department expected moth
ing not in harmony with the rules and
practices Of the department.
Overstreet, chairman of the commit
tee on postoffices and post roads, sad
the committee felt that there had been
no violation of law in these recon-
mendations for increased clerk hire
and rent. He did not think there was
any instance in the cases cited in The
report which reflected upon members,
and their only motive was to promote
the interest Of their constituents.
The fayors asked were such as in
creases of clerk hire and salaries of
postmasters Then congressman have
owned the buildings in which the post
offices were located. The congressman
whose names appear in the list in
clude Representatives G. w. Smith,
Rodenburg, Warner, Prince and Can
non, and Senators Cullom and Mason
Of Illinois; Representatives lands,
Crumpacker, Watson, Hemenway,
Overstreet and Steele, and Senator
Beveridge, of Indiana; Representatives
Cousins, Smith and Henderson, Of
Iowa; Representatives Smith and
Gardner, of Michigan; Representatives
Miller, Bowersock and Calderhead Of
Kansas; Representative Barney, Of
Wisconsin, and Representative Burkett
and Senator Thurston, of Nebraska
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-09
Nine Hurt in a Collision.

Carbonate, ILL.,, March s. - Nine
persons were injured in head-on COL
lision on the Illinois Central near Texas
Junction. Two ministers were among
the MANNED, one colored preacher Of
Carbonate, and the other of Tamaroa.
The collision occurred at the end Of
the yards. A freight train had orders
to meet a passenger there, and was
just crawling into the siding when
the accident occurred.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-09

George Garside of Patch Grove
was in town Saturday. George had
been to Potosi, where he sold one of
his pure bred Hereford bulls to
John Vuntrun.
The ladies' aid society of the
Congregational church will meet
with Mrs. Reuben Garner Friday at
2p. m.
The Central Grand Concert
company finished the lecture course
here Monday evening. They were
greeted by good house and gave a
nice entertainment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-09
Still Another Investigation Report.

Washington, March 8. = The report
of Charles. Bonaparte and Clinton r..
Woodruff on their investigation Of the
alleged abuses and irregularities in the
public service Of the Indian Territory
under the control of the interior de-
partment has been submitted to con-
gress by the president. The report stig-
ma tizes conditions in the territory as
involving immediate danger of ruin to
the genuine indian population and pro-
found discredit to the United States,
exciting reasonable discomfort on the
part of all classes of the population
and demanding prompt and drastic
remedies on the part of congress-"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-09
Building Laborers' Strike.

New York, March S.-More than g.
900 laborers employed on buildings in
the course of construction in this city
have gone on strike pending the set
Element of difficulties existing between
the Mason Builders association and
the Laborers' Protective union. The
strike was caused by an increase to
ten hours day and decrease in pay
for overtime.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-09
quill OF THE CONGRESSMAN
Substance of the Report of the Postmaster
General.

Washington, March s.. Postmas-
ter General Payne's report on mem
bers Of congress who haveasked favors
Of his department has been made pub
lie. The general opinion of congress-
men is that it shows nothing but a
disposition ON the part of members to
take an interest in their constituents.
''It's only dead congressman they say,
"who will not attempt to get for post
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-09
Fireman and Brakeman Killed.

Marshfield, Wis, March s. - Two
Wisconsin Central freight trains came
together head-on between Hewitt and
Auburndale. Fireman Charles Kelly
and Brakeman Herbert Mccarthy were
killed, and Engineer Ed Moran was
seriously injured. All three resided in
Fond du Lac. Both engines were bad
ly smashed and a dozen OF more cars
wrecked and burned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-09

There is an elm tree in the depart
ment of Ardeche, France, which is
vigorous and f1ourishing. though it has
attained the patriarchial age of 79S
years. According to official documents
it was planted on the grave of noble
man in the reign of King Phillip IL
about 1902.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-09
YATES SAYS STAY AWAY
Advises His Friends Not to Vote at TIL
State Capitol Primaries Next
Saturday.

Springfield, ILL.,, March S.--GOvernor
Yates has issued an appeal to the Re-
publican voters Of Sangamon county
to stay away from the polls next Sat-
urday and refrain from participating
in the primaries, which will be held
that day The appeal is printed in
black type, on the first page Of the
governors personal organ, over the ex-
ecutives signature.
The appeal follows the action of the
majority of the county central COM
mittee, which met recently and fixed
the date for the primaries after DR..
J. A. Wheeler, chairman Of the COM
mittee, had authorized a sub-commit-
tee of seven members to fix date for
the primaries and the convention.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-09
LICENSED TO WE'D.
Cupid's Franks as Recorded by County
Clerk Griffis.

Peter Hurley and Nellie Teasdale,
Cassville.
Clay Knapp and Eva Pauley,
Waterloo.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-09
FOLEYSKIDNEYCURE

= Makes Kidneys and Bladder Right
40
Washington telegraph., 1904-01-06
TOL DO Blade

The oledJ Blade is now installed in its lew
building with mouern plant and equi2maat
and facilities equal to any publication Ietween
New York and hica-o 1t is the cnig Weekly
newspaper edited expressly toreVery state and
Territory. The News OF the World so arran 2ed
that busy people can more eadlR comprehend
than byreadiog cumbersome columns OF dailies
An current todics made pldinin each issue by
special editorial matter from inception down 20
date The only paper published especially for
people who do oil do uot read daily ewsplpors
al yet thirst for PLAN facts. That this kind
of a newspaper is popular is proven BY the FAC
that the Weekly Blade now has over l6o, 900
year ilysupscribers and is cIrculst il all parts
OF the U. p. Ia addition to-the nawsthe Blade
publishes ,shopt and serialho les AID many de-
pdrtments.of mattel suiEed to every mvmber {
the the family, Only one dollar a wear
wrRo for free specman copy Address,
TIL BLADE.
FOE DO OIL
Washington telegraph., 1904-01-06

WANTE A trustworthy gentleman
orlady in each county to manage bust
ness for an ella established house of
solid financial stau ding. A straight
bona fde weekly salary of SIS 90 paid
by check each Monday with all expen ses-
direat from headauarters. Monev ad
yanced for exp nses. Enclose address
envelope Manager, SO Caxton Bldg,
Chicago.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-13

A few days ago mi OF the best
Of the Santa Fe's engineers
left tho city for California and . num-
Der Of the friends Of the engineer
gave tho item 10 tho reporter for the
Journal and made special request
that tho term hog head be used.
which Is q slang soboriquet Tor en-
glneer and is generally used. The
reporter entered into the spirit Of the
II. and printed the item rs requested
and the following is the result
Albuquerque N. NJ, ~. o..
Editor Journal.
"Sir.-I see in your paper that
every time YOU have anything 10 sas
about an engineer you use tho tern
hog head. This you will discon
tinue Or some one will have . SORT
head, besides losing some Of YOU
subscribers. Al for tho term, wo d.
not think there are any more Of thu
pig.headed class IN our vocation thar
some other business that We coult
name. You Will do we'll to take |
hint. A SUBSCRIBER,
aCity.s
Albuquerque journal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-13

The Optic will DO your Job printing
In tho best possible style and q the
lowest prices. The bnsiness man who
grieves because citizens send for
things Ia his line to other cities and
then sends his own printing TO some
cheap eastern establishment whore
the character Of the work u cheaper
than the price. ID nothing II not moon
sistent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-13

Mrs. Prisca a dc Lopez II dead ~
Ranches de Atrisco, after long suffer
Ing from q cancer that gradually ate
the life away. A large family mourns
the loss Of a mother.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-13

one Of the most popular men In the
employ Of the Santa Fe company.
Every one knew him. and to know him
was to be his friend.--Albuquerqne
Journal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-13

bearers will be: o. N. Marion, r. +.
McCanna A. Gargan Of the Knights
Of Columbus, and s. D. Heady, ]. p.
Tingley and r. "A. Nohl, Of the Order
Of Railroad Conductors, Of both Of
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-13

which orders deceased was an hon.
ored member. The death Of Mi.
Furlong Is a matter Of universal re-
greet. He was q good citizen, q kind
and loving husband and father and
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-13
Sell Shoes
are good shoes

There are plenty Of good shoes in the
world, if you are only sure you were
getting them. Of course after you wear
them you're sure they're good--or bad, as
the case may be. But to be sure before
you wear EN-; before you pay for en-;
that's it.
You can be sure.
Find the name Sell on the sole; it
means good shoe" always. It's like the
aSterling" mark on silver.
Ask your shoe-man for SELF Royal Blue Shoe;
$3.50 and S4Oo. Best shoe you ever saw.
$EEE;.L!5 ~:
Largest makers Or good shoes in the world
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-13

The funeral Of James J. Furlons,
the veteran Santa 70 conductor VINO
died IN that city on Sunday evening
: Ao.tssy, win a. hell from TIE
fsrus bcns II So SoUth Brosdway
this morning ii > O'Clock. The ger.
vtsss WIN b hsa1 q the church q
no imnsculAte Csncsptlon. and fn.
tesnsse ~, sssss = $500 nsFeAre
rs0stv. Riga aass - - ~
y vssAsf loaaeeast4 ~ psl
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-13


The Santa Fe has bit upon Q new
plan to avoid damage suits through
shippers OF live stock. The Pecos,
Texas, Times. gets their Information
through Inspector Tom Bell Of that
road. who was there q few days last
week. "As heretofore" says the
Times, "Mr. Bell win be stationed
there to inspect all shipments Of live
stock going over the Santa 70, but
instead Of merely reporting on con
dillon Of shipments Of live stock e.
time received, he will, when be deems
cattle in unfit condition to stand the
trip. refuse to accept such shipment
except upon the agreement that ne
road will not be liable for any dam
ases and the express understanding
that shipment ID made entirely at me
risk Of the shipper
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-09-10
DELTA BANK BUYS
| MUNICIPAL BONDS
City Is Now In Control of the Water.
Works, Lights and Sewerage.
NO REDUCTION IN THE RATES
Mayor pardaman Says That the Coun.
Gil Prefers to Go Slow Until It
Learns the Business.

The Greenwood City Council has
finally consummated the purchase of
the waterworRs, lights and sewerage.
The S123,0O0 of five per cent. twenty
year bonds were purchased by the Delta
Bank at premium of $l,372,90. The
sale of the bonds was made Wednesday
evening and check for the amount was
handed to Major Vardaman carly Thurs
day morning by Cashier Calhoon Wilson.
The decd was at once conveyed to the
city by the Greenwood Light and Water
Company and the officers Of the muni-
cipality in turn assumed charge of the
city's public utilities.
The wheels of the big plant moved
along just as If nothing had happened,
though there are those who assert that
the lights are a little more brilliant and
that the water from the public hydrants
is shade clearer. An optical Illusion,
of course on the same principle that
the average man looks upon his own
dog as being just little better looking
than the canine of the same breed that
happens to be the property Of the other
fellow.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-09-10
GREENWOOD SEPTEMBER

enthusiastic Mason and valiant Con-
federate soldier. lie was popular among
a large circle of friends and during his
sixty-six years never made dozen enc
mics. At one time he served the county
Of Leilore in the capacity OF Registrar
for several terms, and was an Election
Commissioner at the time af his death,
though he never sought Office.
At the time of his death he was board
ing with Mrs. Cobbs, from which place
his funeral took place Tuesday morn
ing. The exercises were conducted by
Rev. W. W. Harrison, after which his
remains we're laid to rest in Odd Eel
lows cemetery with Masonic cere-
monies.
The deceased was the father of Mrs.
W. S. Cunningham. He was 4 brother
of Mrs. Jefferson and an uncle of
Mr.. W. T. Chapman. To all of these
THE COMMONWEALTH extends its sin
cerest sympathy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-09-10
COUNTY BONDS
TO BE ISSUED
lirSl Step Taken Toward the Build.
ing OF d New Court House.
ALL THE MEMBERS FAVOR IT.
No Opposition Has Vet Developed to
the Movement 10 Secure Credl.
table County Caplto'.

At the regular meeting of the LeFlorc
County Board OF Supervisors, held hero
the first Of the week, formal notice was
made of the intention of the Board to
issue bonds in the sum Of $4,000 for
the erection Of a new county court
house.
All of the members voted in favor of
the bond issue,
Tho formal notice is made in COM
pliance with the law which prescribcs
that the Board shall publish notice of
it's intention TO issue bonds for three
consecutive weeks in Il county news
paper, In tho event that ten per cent
Of the qualified electors should pctltion
against such election, then the Snpcr-
vjsors would have to call an election,
when the matter Of issuing bonds would
be decided by majority vote Of tho
citizens of the county.
So far as TuE COMMONWEALTH has
been able to ascertain, there Is no op-
position whatever to the erection of a
new building All are agreed that Il
new one is needed and that the county
is amply able to build it, hence no
trouble is expected on this score,
At the next meeting of the Board Il
Is expected that the bonds will DO is-
sued, plans adopted and that advertise
mepts will be made for the sale of tho
bonds and the erection of the build
ing,
In the meantime additional efforts
will be made to secure the site of the
old Gnyton and Harrington stables and
the Marie property, with the view of
making a handsome park around the
new building.
The citizens of Greenwood should
take hold Of this matter and assist tho
county in making this deal, as it would
mean a great deal to the city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-09-10
CHAIRMAN L0MAX
SCORES TEDDY.
Ringing Address TO the Democratic
Voters of Mississippi.
URGES DEMOCRATIC ACTION
In the Raising OF Campaign Fund to
Be Used In an Effort to Swing
Doubtful Safes In TO Line.

Chairman c. L. Lomax, Of the State
Democratic Executive Committee, has
issued the following address:
To the Democracy of the State of Mis-
sissippi;
The two great political parties of the
United States have promulgated their
platforms, named their standard bear
ers, and what will probably be the
greatest political battle this country
has ever seen, has begun. Divergent
as may be the declaration of principles
upon which these two parties have In
yted Judgment of the people at the
polls, the characters and personalities
of the candidates are yet more variant
and intensity the interest usually mani
tested in the election of President.
Indeed ii is of supreme Importance
that this unwritten issue be not
overlooked or undcrrated President
Theodore Roosevelt, nominated by q
convention to which his will was law.
is the embodiment of imperialism, mill
tarism, high tariff, and Of all the vicious
policies of his party, but above and be-
yond all else he is the advocate of social
equality between the white and black
races.
lie is cratic, unstable, and unsafe
generally, but his disposition to resur-
rect the hated disturbing race question
is, TO the people of the South, and of
the country, the thing most to be alb
horrcd and dreaded, and for this reason
alone, If for no other, factional and
partisan lines have been ignored and
all Democrats are joining hands for his
defeat. While 1t may be stated now,
with equal certainty, as after the cleo.
tion, that Mississippi will endorse tho
Democratic candidates and Democratic
principles, yet it behooves us to make
that endorsement emphatic by polling
the largest party vote possible. Let
every voter who believes in lawful
white supremacy maintained with exact
and proper measure of Justice express
his condemnation Of the man and the par
ty which seeks to encourage social
We are threatened with reduction
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-09-10
A Fair Connection,

With the sale of The Enterprise,
which occurred last Saturday Hoa. J.
L. Gillespie for many years a conspieu-
Gus member of the Mississippi press, re-
tires from the profession. The present
management of THE COMMONWEALTH
has found in him a fair com
petitor and courteous and dbliging
neighbor While we have not always
agreed on matters of public policy, the
most cordial relations have at all times
existed between the individual workers
in the two Offices.
Mr.. Gillespie has made a success Of
the business and retires only because
he feels that he is entitled to "a less
strenuous life. THE COMMONWEALTH re-
grets his retirement, and trusts that he
may find footway In easier paths remoy-
ed far from the arduous duties and ex-
actions Of the newspaper sanctuH,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-09-10
PIONEER CITIZEN
PASSES TO REST
Mr.. T. [. Chapman, Who Game TO Green.
wood In 1854.

In the death of Mr.. r. l.. Chapman,
which occurred at the residence of Mrs.
Jennie Cobbs on Monday of this week
Greenwood lost one of her pioneer
citizens.
Mr.. Chapman came to Greenwood
from Point LefloFe in 1854, when only
one store and river landing marked
what is now one Of the chief cities Of
the State. From that day until his
death he made Greenwood his home,
taking great pleasure in the improve
ment Of the place. He was fond OF re-
calling the early days when all OF this
great Delta country was a wilderness;
when bear and deer were plentiful and
it was impossible to pentrate the wide
stretches OF swamp without knife with
which to cut away the underground of
cane.
Mr.. Chapman was good citizen; an
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-09-10
A Hearty Welcome.

Hon. Il. W. Taylor Of Leland has pur-
chased The Enterprise, and will hence
forth be identified with the newspaper
profession in Greenwood. A gentleman
In every sense Of the word writer Of
ability, and young man Of energy and
ambition; he will receive a hearty well
come at the hands of a generous public.
THE COMMONWEALTH commends Mr.
Taylor to the people Of Greenwood and
predicts that The Enterprise will rise
and shine under his management.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-09-10
No Change In Rates.

Mayor Vardaman announces that
there will be no change in rates for the
present. The members of the City
Council are all new in the business and
have lot Of things to learn as yet.
They don't want to take any chances,
and in this regard we are all convinced
that they are on the right track. II the
plants pay more than expenses with the
present rate Of charges, then the surplus
accumulated will go into the fund for
the final redemption of the bonds. The
profits belong to the people. Later on,
if the Council finds it practicable, rates
will be reduced
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-09-10
New Grocery COMPANY.

A meeting of the stockholders of the
Cooperative Grocery Company was
held last Wednesday evening, when the
following officers were elected; B. l.,
Young, President; S. r. keesler, Vice
President; r. l.. Pate, Secretary, Treas
urcr and Manager.
The new concern will begin business
on Sept. l5 in the building now occu-
pied by Mr. W. T. Fountain. 1t has an
authorized capitalization of 100000 and
numbers among its officers and stock
holders some Of the best business men
in the city, hence its success is as
sured.