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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
Astonlshed. Not surprIsed.

This was told as a new story In the
smoking room Of an uptown apart
ment house a few nights ago, says the
New York Times.
Noah Webster was, as might natur.
ally be supposed, a stlckler for the
correct use Of English, and he had
frequent occasion to take exception to
Mrs. Webster's use-oT, as he termed
1t, mlsuse-of words. On one occa-
sion Webster happened TO DO In the
dining room alone when a very pretty
housemaid entered. Noah, being
somewhat susceptible to feminine
charms, according to the chronicler,
walked oyer TO the girl, put his arms
about her waist, and khsed her
squareIy on the mouth. Just at this
moment Mrs. Webster entered the
room, gasped, stood aghaat, and in
a tone Of horror exclaimed:
why, Noah, ! am surprised"
Whereupon Mr.. Webster, coolly and
calmly, but with every evidence Sf dis
gust, turned upon her.
How many times must | correct
you on the use OF simple words?' he
remarked. You mean, madam, that
you are astonished. J. madam, | am
the one that Is surprised"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
A ST. LOUIS SENSATION,
Excise Commissioners flames VI, Sell
bert, of 81. Louis, Indicted by
the Grand Jury.

ST. Louis, June 5.-The April grand
jury returned into Judge Jesse Nc
Dcnald's court an indictment against
Excise Commissioner James NJ. Seibert
and also indictments against seven
steamboat captains and attaches, these
latter indictments growing out of the
recent expose of fragrant gambling up
on st. Louis excursion steamers.
The Indictment against Seibert
charges him with having entered into
a conspiracy to hinder the due admin
~istration Of laws governing dramahops.
The indictments against the steam
boatmen charge them with having per-
mitted gambling upon their boats.
Excise Commissioner Seibert ap-
reared at the four courts and gave a
$500 bond, with his attorney, Morton
Jourdan, as bondsman.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11

A military parade, starting from the
Administration building at one o'clock,
and speeches at the building we're the
features OF the d~edicatory exercises.
The parade included a detachment
of police, company of Jefferson guards.
Grand Marshal Ward, acknowledgement
OF Indiana, and stan, Philippine on
stablary band. battalion Of Philippine
constabuary. Company H. Second regi-
ment, New York national guard; Will
son Light Infantry, Culver military
band, Culver military cadets, Gov.
Winfield T. Durbin and staff, members
of the Indiana commission and guests,
Kentucky state college cadets, Virginia
polytechnic institute band, Virginia
polytechnic institute cadets, Missis-
sippi agricultural college cadets, Louis
lana state college cadets, Maryland ag-
ricultural college cadets, Ohio Wesley
an cadets.
The parade passed through the main
picture" formed by the exhibit palaces
and through the Plateau of States to
the Indiana building, where it was re-
viewed by Gov. Durbin.
DR.. Walter D. Cole, OF Trinity
church. Lafayette, Ind, offered the in
vocation at the opening of the exer-
cises in the building. President David
R. FRAMES of the exposition made an
address of welcome. Chairman Frank
c. Ball of the building committee made
his report, and Henry w. Marshall,
vice-president of the Indiana commits
sion, made an address, turning the
building over to Gov, Durbin, who
made an address of acceptance, and
Newton w. Gilbert, president Of the
Indiana commission, made an address.
A music programme was rendered be-
tween the speeches.
A reception at eight o'clock in the
evening formed the social feature of
the dedication.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
MONEY AND TICKET GONE
Eled La Chance, of Prairie d"
Roche, Ill, Found Unconscious
On II Frisco Train.

st. Louis, June 5.-Fred La Chance
about so years of age, of Prairie de
Roche, ILL.,, and believed to be a re-
tired merchant of that place, is at the
city hospital unconscious and suffering
from a supposed apoplectic stroke, Of
which he became the victim as the
Frisco passenger train on which he
was a passenger from Eureka Springs,
Ark, entered Union station. La
Chances condition is said to be critic
RI.
Letters were found on his person In
dicating that he had been in Eureka
Springs for his health and also indi-
eating that he is a person Of means.
Several of the letters contained re-
quests for money and II asked a loan
Of 81 900.
Despite these indications of wealth.
La Chances ~pocketbook was empty
and his. ticket was missing. The po-
lice are investigating the circumstances
attending his illness before he was
found by Policeman Maloney,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11

New Chwang, June .6.-Two carrier
pigeons arrived here Sunday noon from
Gen. Stoessel at Port Arthur. The
Russians will not divulge the messages
carried by the birds, but declare they
contain good information, and are
very cheerful since the pigeons ar
rived,
A messenger from the north reports
that the magistrate of Hal Cheng and
Lao Yang were recently arrested by
tha. Russians and charged with fur
nishing supplies and information to
the enemy. They were taken to Muk-
den, but released after an investiga-
ton,
Influential natives declare that the
arrests were made not because the
Russians believed they could prove the
charges, but because the magistrates
were non-commital, and refused to aid
either side. The Russians are printing
a newspaper in Chinese at Mukden,
for the purpose of influencing the ma
tiyes, The latest copy received at
New Chwang says that the Japanese at
tempted to float a second loan in
America for So, 75O, 900, but was coldly
rejected. Other contents {. the paper
explains that the Russian loss in the
Yalu battle was due to the prepon-
derance of japanese cavalry, and says
also that the Russians will soon die
tate peace terms in TOXIC, and that
the leading Japanese statesmen will
be reduced to ricksha coolies.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
CLOUDDURST AND TORNADO
Dallas, Tex, Visited By a Severe
and Destructive Storm.
The Western Union Telegraph Of
dce Temporarily Put Out of
business by Water.

Dallas, Tex, June AT 5 a. m,
during a cloudburst, accompanied by a
hurricane, water came through the
roof and sixth floor Of the Western
Union telegraph Office here, flooding
the dynamos and completely soaking
m section of the switchboard. The
damage in the Western Union office
was practically remedied by 1880 a. m.
Throughout the city, however, a great
many wires we're down.
The storm broke over Dallas at Q
a. M, and continued with great force
until 5. Rain had fallen in torrents
all night, accompanied by a heavy
wind, which finally developed into hur-
ricane proportions. The principal dam
age done, aside from that suffered
by the Western Union Telegraph Co,
was the wrecking Of several small
houses in the outskirts. AS far as
known, no one was hurt.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
WANT THEIR OLD COMMANDER
knights of LnbOr Trying to Induce
Torrance v. POvderly TO Once
More Lead Them.

Boston, June 5.-A movement is TN
der way in knights Of Labor circles to
have Torrance V. Powderly, formerly
general master workman of that organ
ization, assume the leadership once
more. Michael J.. Kennedy, secretary
treasurer of district assembly 80 Of
this city is authority for the statement
that Mr.. Powderly has been asked to
take charge of affairs and he has init
mated that If his election is unanimous
he will accept. Arrangements are be-
ing made for a big mass meeting in
Boston, and the former leader has been
invited to come here and deliver an ad-
dress,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
ANOTHER BATTLE
At PORT ARTHUR
Heavy Firing is Heard in That
Direction.
CzAR'S POSITION PRECARIOUS
II IL Believed That the Fall of Port
Arthur VIII Cnuse N Revo-
luton Against russian
Government.

Washington, June 6.-The japanese
legation Sunday received the fol-
lowing c~ablegram from h home
government ut Toxic, bearing ON
events at Port ArthurI
"AdmiraI Togo reports that ac-
cording to IA message received by
him by wireless t~elegraphy from
the captain of the cruiser Close
which was exercising Off Port Ar
thur, four n,asts, one with wireless
teleGrnpbic instruments and "a sem
try box, were scen on the ton of
Lnotesbnn. Great explosions we're
heard, and rising of dense smoke
was observed repeatedly In Ia di-
rection of Port Arthur during sum
day"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
IMPORTANT EVENTS PENDING.
Au Kinds Of Rumors Current, But
Few Have Any Basis.

London, June 6.-That the curtain is
drawn again oyer the progress Of the
wal probably indicates that important
events are impending or afoot. The
explosions heard at Port Arthur sug-
gest that the Russians have renewed
their attempt to remove distractions
in the mouth of the harbor. All kinds
of rumors are current. few of which APP
pear to have any reliable basis.
Various special correspondents in St
Petersburg report increasing depres-
sion in Russia over the prospect of the
fall OF Port Arthur, and say wild re-
ports are in circulation as to disaen-
sions between the generals and the
highest officials oyer questions Of pol
icy and strategy. The Daily Mail gives
great prominence to a statement from
a Russian correspondent declaring
that Russia will stand or fall by Port
Arthur, as far as the governments
prestige with the lower classes Is con
cerned.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
TORNADO IN OKLAHOMA.
Part of the Town of Walters, Near
Lavtop, Demolished-One Killed,
Twelve Injured.

Lawton, Okla, June 5.-A tornado
demolished part Of the little town Of
Walters, near here. One man was
killed and ~ injured.
The southwestern part of the coun-
ty was visited by a hail storm that
damaged crops to the extent Of several
thousand dollars.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
Evidently q Suicide.

Washington, June 4.-The dead body
Of Herman S. P%ettibone, 81 years OF
age, a son Of former Congressman A.
H. Pettibone, of Tennessee, was found
in a hotel here. Some dregs of a mix
lure of aconite and morphine, which
we're found in a glass, indicated suicide.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
WILLIAM H. MILLER DEAD.
He WAS Supreme Master X
n of the A. o. U. W.. and Died Mt
Battle Creek, Mich.

Battle Creek, Mich, June 4.-Wm. H.
Miller, supreme master workman of
the A. 0. U. w, died of kidney trou-
Bile at the sanitarium here, Thursday
night, after an illness Of two weeks.
His wife and two daughters and Su-
preme Medical Examiner d, H. Shields,
of Hannibal, Mo-, and Supreme Fore
mar VIM. N. Jarvis, of Muscatine, Ia,
where here when the end anne
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11

Washington, D. c., June Cit was
as~certained Sunday night that Mrs.
Nan Patterson, who has been arrested
by the police Of New York city in con-
nection with the shooting Of Caesar"
Young, the turfman, is a Washington
girl. Her father, John B. Patterson Is
well known in real estate circles OF
this city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
Heard Firing on Port Arthur.

Che-Foo, June GA junk, which lay
off Port Arthur, June 4, because OF
lack of wind, heard desultory firing on
the morning of the 4th, and SOW five
Japanese torpedo boat d~estroyers as
they disappeared below the horizon.
Afterward a tremendous explosion was
heard. and IL was possibly one of the
destrovers had struck a mine,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11

st. Louis, June 5.-While string.ng
wires on a Bell telephone pole at Gra-
vols and Michigan avenue, Friday after
noon, Walter S. PIN, aged 10 years,
missed his footing and fell 40 feet to
the ground. He alighted on his head,
dying in a few minutes.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11

Refuse me- he cried fildly, "and
life will be an empty dream
The beautiful girl crushed the vio-
lets in her hand.
"'Tls better to have an empty
dream" she said firmly, than TO get
married andShaxe an empty pocAet-
book. --Chicago News.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
WITHOUT INFORMATION.
Russians Dependent on Jnps for
News From Port Arthur.

Russians Dependent on Japs for
News From Port Arthur.
St. Petersburg, June G.--The govern
ment appears to be without fresh in
formation of any sort concerning Port
Arthur. The authorities are skeptical
over the story Of smoke and heavy
detonations at Port Arthur, which may
have been caused by the Japanese
passing over mine fields on the land
ward side. Even this they say Is a
doubtful supposition thus early in the
siege. 1t is again pointed out in OFF,
cial quarters that the government Is
not in receipt Of anything from Port
Arthur, but is wholly dependent on re-
ports from the japanese or on neutral
sources except when a messenger sue
ceeds in breaking through the lines.
1t is not expected that the embargo
will soon be raised.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11

And In the course OF time Paradise
was regained. according to the Cynic.
when the shade Of one OF the second
families Of Virginia found himself up
against a silent partner In the latest
arrival from the South. who sadly adj
mltted that his grandfather had not
been rich before the war"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
TORNADO AT GLENCOE, OKLA.
Five Residences and the Methodist
Chnrch Demolished.

Arkansas City, Ark, June A tor
nado struck Glencoe, a town of 1000,
in Payne county, Okla, demolishing
five residences and destroying the
Methodist church. Several persons
were hurt, none seriously. Much dam
age was done to farm property.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
Requisition Honored.

Lincoln, Neb., June 4.-Goy. Mickey
has honored the requisition issued by
Gov. Cummins of Iowa for the arrest
Of tom" Dennison, Of Omaha, ac-
cused Of completely in a diamond rob-
berry In that state.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11

Mascoutah, H., June A severe
rain and wind storm visited this sec
ton Thursday morning, doing much
damage to the wheat crop. Lightning
struck the house of Henry Mann. 1t
struck a bed occupied by his two chill
dren. but did not injure them.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
pope orders Vineyard. destroyed.

Rome, June 5.--The pope has ordered
the destruction of the vineyards Of the
vatican, because the wine Is in~trinsical-
ly worthless, and he considers 1t be-
meath his dignity to speculate on the
produce of the apostolic gardens.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
Suicide Of Illinois Girl.

Little Rock, Ark, June 4.-Sadie
Mccain committed suicide by swal-
lowing a large dose of carbolic acid.
She came to Little Rock, last Decem-
Der, from Hillsboro, Iii. She was 20
years Of age, and is said to be well
connected.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
Found Dead in Bathroom.

Louisiana, Mo, June 5-Gardner
Pitzer, aged Is years, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. w. Pitzer, was found dead in
the bathroom OF the Cumberland Pres
byterian church, Friday night. He left
home in his usual coed health at 400
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
Flocking to Rosebud reservation

Omaha, Neb., June 6.-Families who
propose TO cast their lot on the Rose
bud reservation, which will soon be
opened to settlement by the govern
ment, are going TO Bonesteel at the
rate OF so a day.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11

Troy, Mo, June 4.-Judge Johnson
set aside the verdict OF the jury in
the case Of Lee Meriwether against
Publishers George Knapp & Co., in
which plaintiff, at the April term Of
court, got a verdict for alleged libel
for $4,000.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11

Lexington, Va, June G-Edward Nc
Cormick, a young farmer Of Bronsburg,
1G miles from here, Saturday night shot
and instantly killed John Wade and
Arthur Blackwell. The shooting was
the result Of bad feeling that existed
between the men for three years.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
Tragedy at weston, Mo.

st. Joseph, Mo, June 5.-Dr. j. w.
Simpson, married, was shot and killed
at Weston, Mo. by julius Rumpel, a
saloon keeper. Kumpel gave himself
up. He claims Simpson was unduly in
innate with his (Rumpel's) wife.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
Two Bridge Men Killed.

Henderson, KY, June 4.-Wiley
Blackwell and W. S. Stoltz, bridge car
penters, were run over and killed on
the Indiana side of the Henderson
bridge by a freight train Thursday.
William Sheer, of Carmi, III, was in
inred. his hip being broken.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
Killing mt weston, No.

St. Joseph, Mo, June CDR J. W.
Simpson, married, was shot and killed
at Weston, Mo, by Julius Rumpel, a
saloonkeeper. Rumpel gave himself up.
Rumpel claims Simpson was too friend
ly toward Mrs. Rumpel.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
Cold Feet.

"Heliotrope, me hearts on foire fer
tn loikos iv ye. VIII we accept me.
darllnt?"
"Montmorency, If tn was foire enuff
in ye heart to warm me frozen foots
by, thin gladly I'd consider ye me ac-
ceBted lover"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
Hon. >. Norman nItchIe.

Halifax, ". g., June 6,-Hon. J. Nor
mar Richie, Judge OF the supreme
court Of Nsva Scotia, died, Sunday. He
was the third member Of Ills family TO
occupy a seat on the bench Of NOVA
Scotia. He was 70 years Of age.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
snffs For Damage.

Topeka, Kas., June 5.-Suits for
damages ~aggregating s1t1,oo0 have
been filed with the clerk of the dis
trict court here against the Rock IL
land Railway Co., as a result Of the
wreck at willard January 8.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
HURRICANE AT JOPLIN, MO.


Joplin, Mo, June 4-Seyeral houses
we're unroofed in Joplin, trees were
uprooted and many booths arranged
for the annual carnival were wrecked
by a severe wind storm, while a torrent
of rain that followed flooded the down
town streets, filling Easements and
causing more or less other damage.
The storm was general throughout
southwestern Missouri, and much dam
age was done in the country.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11

Texarkana, Ark, June 4.-William
d. Howard, postmaster at Saera, was
brought here on a warrant charging
him with the transportation of gov
eminent money. He gave bond. The
accused is about 10 years old.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
To Ext.bIish CONSUMPTION Colony.

Chicago, June As a o toward
stamping out pulmonary consumption
a tent colony is TO be established at
Ottawa, Ill, under the patronage Of
the Illinois State Medical society.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11

Baltimore, Nd, June 5.-William
Keyser, a leading capitalist and former
vice-president OF the Baltimore & Ohio,
died from apoplexy, Friday, due to ex-
element caused by witnessing a runa-
way.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11

New York, June 4~.-Senator Plat
has repeated his statement that Gov.
Odell had Joined him in a demand for
the nomination Of Elinu Root for gov
ernor. The senator added: + an for
Root"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
pu..Ion. shot for Mutiny.

London, June A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Odessa says that seven
tnfantrymen at Poltaya and five at
lArementehung were court-martialed
and shot for leading a mutinous DEM
o~nstration.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
INDIANA BUILDING ALSO.
n Hoosier state Divided n
With Her Sister Missouri.

st. Louis, June A hearty welcome
from the Hoosier state to all visitors
at the Louisiana Purchase exposition
was extended when the Indiana pa
vilion in the Plateau of States was
dedicated and formally opened.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-06-11
EDUCATIONAL BUREAU
Under Direction of KATE MARKHAM POWER.

Lest. by any chance. Supt Whit.
fields circular letter to the teachers,
has failed to reach them. we give it,
IN substance, In this column, realizing
Tvs paramount importance. A fuller
and more comprehensive statement OF
the work contemplated will be given
later, and will have place in these col
umnS. also.
First. the University Normal Will be
gin work June ii, at oxford, and VIII
be conducted as last year. No primary
work will bo offered at this normal.
Some of the finest teachers and think
ers in the country will lend their tai.
cnt and experience 10 the success OF
the session, which will last four weeks
for those In the normal, and six for
those in the regular department One
fare plus % cents will be charged by
the railroads, and unless the agent has
instructions TO this effect be sure to
take hts receipt for your fare.
State examinations will be given at
the opening and closing OF the normal,
and at its close a cheap excursion Wlil
be arranged to visit 81, Louis and
take In the grandeur of the exposition
Second. A school for primary teach
crs will be opened at the l. / 4 G., Co
lumbus. June rs. and will continue
four weeks. under the direction OF
Mrs. Florence Ward, OF Chtcagn--a
world famous primary worker. rms
faculty will he made up from the best
teachers this country can aftord, n
every primary teacher In Mississippi
should make a strong effort to attend,
The railroads will give reduced rates,
and board will be furnished in the col
lcge building, at absolute cost. THIS Ia
n great opportunity for our primary
workers. and through them, for our
children,
Third. The institutes will be held
in the various counties during August
Wherever possible the institute Will
continue four weeks. Text book work
VIII be done largely in these country
schools, and teachers who are deficient
In the text books of the common school
| curriculum should, by all means, at
tend these schools, The schedules
will be published later,
Mr.. Whitfield closes his letter with
an earnest appeal to the teachers I"
avail themselves Of these great op'
portunities, and get all that Is to be
gained from them. He saiys: we
are further behind in the training of
our teachers than In any other depart
ment OF our educational work. The
State has recognized her teachers, n
the teachers should show their apprc-
citation Of this recognition by making
the very best possible preparation ior
the work"