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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-23
Repairing the Damages.

Work has been begun on the restora-
tion of the fourth story to Greenwood's
big new furniture factory, which was
almost completely demolished by cy-
clone on Friday of last week. 1t is en-
pected that the plant will be able to re-
sumo operation within few days. This
factory is one of the few concerns of its
kind in the South and has been in oper-
alton only few months. 1t manufac-
lures high grade Of household furni-
ture and has orders ahead for several
months to come.
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of the eantecn at the plattsburg Bar
racks, New York. The Chicago Chroni-
Gle said recently that the old-timc soda
fountain seemed to be constructed for
the purpose of creating nastinoss and
desease. The Twentieth Century was
selected by the great Worlds Fair at
st. Louis and the l.. A. Becker Company
secured the entire order. There will be
no fountains used at the Worlds Fair
grounds except the Twentieth Century
Sanitary Fountain.
Mr. Raines says he is now in a posi-
tion to servo tho public with the purcst
soda in the world, manufactured by
scientific principles in every way, and
invites everyone TO come and see for
themselves. AS he saves the people, s
lives by selling people pure drugs, he
will prevent them from becoming sick
by serving pure soda. Cleanliness is
the all-important point in soda. This
fountain was installed on the day that
Greenwood had its election, The citi.
zens of the city voted to buy water, and
we trust they may continue to do So
pure soda water, as well as city water
The fruits and syrups used at Raines
are pure and sweet the best that
money can buy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-23
SAM D. NELL is MISSING.
Popular District Attorney Is Wanted by
Friends at IndianOIa.

In the lndianola Pensee of April q,
we find the following advertisement:
Lost, strayed or kidnapped-one first
class district-attorney, when last OBJ
served was headed for Lexingtan. Is
rather spare make and very tall but
little stopped shouldered. Very talka-
tive, don't chew tobacco, but front
teeth little worn from cracking pop
corn, pecans and jokes. Rosedale pa
pers please copy. Will be found hang
ing around court house mostly.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-23
TWENTIETH CENTURY
FOUNTAIN A BEAUTY
An Elegant Affair Constructed on
Strictly Sanitary Principles.

MIR. S. L. Raines, the popular drug
gist. has just installed one of the
famous Twentieth Century Sanitary
Soda Fountains, without doubt the
finest in the State. Mr.. Raines says the
best people in the world live in Green
wood and nothing is too good for his
trade. The people Of Greenwood can
now drink absolutely pure soda water
with no fear of disease germs being in
the syrup, which has made many people
sick all over the United States before
the advent of the Twentieth Century
Fountain.
The syrup is dispensed from sterilized
glass bottles in plain view of the public.
No "sight-unseen" syrups for the trade
any more. This fountain is constructed
upon the lines Of sanitation from floor
to the top; no place for filth or germs to
accumulate. The refrigerator base is
lined with white tiles; the syrup is con-
tanned in sterilized glass; the work.
board, where the glasses and spoons are
washed, is built Of solid silver and por-
celean, The ice cream containers are
lined in porcelain; the ice cream cabi-
nets are lined with sheet lead to pre-
vent any rust where the salt and ice
comes in contact with the metal. The
entire outfit is a marvel of cleanliness.
The architectural structure is certainly
beautiful. The outfit complete is
model of mechanical perfection.
There are few people in Greenwood
who have had the opportunity of seeing
such beautiful piece Of modern wood
work, which is solid land-carved ma
hogany. Mr.. Raines says the Twentieth
Century Fountain is "a dream Of yester-
day and the realization of to-day"
There is no mother but who can allow
her children to drink soda from this
fountain with the absolute guarantee
that it is pure and healthful. In fact
the Twentieth Century Fountain is in
an indirect way a womans invention.
One time not many years past woman
said that she wanted to see where the
syrup came from before she drank soda.
After being shown, she said syrups kept
for weeks in dark, wet place, invisible
to the eye, as rule, was dirty, and that
she did not want any more soda. This
happened in one of the downtown
stores on State Street in the city of
Chicago. IMs reEIaHs haS peeh tho
cause of the Twentieth Century Soda
Fountain being built, The United
States Government has endorsed the
Twentieth Century as the only absolute
sanitary fountain by selecting it
after rigid investigation and severe
test of the best makes.
The scientific construction and the
positively pure soda caused the Govern
ment to purchase one to take the place
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-23
The Bank of itta Bena.

In another column, The COMMON
WEALTH publishes the statement of the
Bank Of ltta Bena, at the close of busi-
ness on Feb. 3. On that date the In
dividual deposits subject to check were
1t is doubtful II, there is
another bank in the State located in a
town the size of Itta Bena, that can
make better showing. The officers
and directors of that splendid institu-
ton are to be congratulated.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-23
AGENT OLIVER PROMOTED.
General Shaking Up In the Local Office Of
the Southern RAILWAY.

Mr., Il. r. Oliver, who has been agent
for the Southern Railway at this place
for the past year, has been promoted to
the same position at Groenyillo. Agent
j. W. Webb at GreenyilIc has been made
assistant to the Division Supcrintend-
cnt with headquarters at Columbus,
Mr.. divers successor at Greenwood
has not yet been appointed, but 1t is I'M
derstood that the place will be Glled
from the local Office and that there will
he general promotion all along the
line.
Mr.. Oliver is one of the best railroad
men ON this division of the southern
and the position of agent at Greenville
is considered the most important west
Of Columbus, He has many warm friends
in Greenwood who regret to see him
leave the city, but who wish him all
manner Of success wherever he may 60.
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The Progressive Delta.

Every town in the great Yazoo Delta
is evincing marked progress along all
line of development. This is particu-
larly true of the small towns adjacent to
Greenwood.
The little town of Tchula is soon to
have new ginnery with capacity of
one hundred bales day. The second
bank was recently established there and
the old one has just declared dividend
of 20 per cent. and passed $4,000 to the
surplus fund.
ltta Bena is another thriving Delta
town that has very bright future. The
railroad commission has ordered many
improvements on the ltta Bena Branch
of the Southern Railway and it is said
that a regular passenger schedule is
soon to be inaugurated between that
town and Webb the northern terminus
of the road.
At mdianola material is being placed
on the ground for new electric light
plant and the city authorities are aaver-
tising for bids on bonds for the erection
Of waterworks. Right of way is being
seeured for the proposed new indianola,
Memphis & Gulf Railroad, and it is said
that the new line is now practical GER
tainty.
Work is soon to begin on the erection
of several important enterprises at Min
ter City, including one of the largest
barrel and heading factories in the
State. Chicago parties are behind the
enterprise.
The big cotton mill at Moorhcad has
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-23

resumed operation and the labor prob
lem, which has prevented the operation
OF the mill in the past, has been prac-
tically settled by the importation of
white families from the hill section of
the State. Pure artesian water has been
secured. 1t is believed that Moorhead
will now be as healthy as any other
town in the Delta.
Clarksdale is another progressive Del
ia city that is forging rapidly to the
front. Many now buildings are in course
of construction there and several new
enterprises are projected by the enter
prising citizens of that city, who have
unbounded faith in the resources and
advantages of that rich and prosperous
section,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-23
At EuGllre.

Euchre on Thursday evening of this
week in a most delightful manner.
There were three prizes The first was
won by Mrs. Joe Ellington and the sec
ond by Mrs. Will Humphrey. The yisi-
tors prize was awarded to Miss Mary
Anthony Young. Saratoga mash was
delightfully."- served during the games
The refreshments consisted of melange
gIace, angel food aud devil food cake
phonograph music added to the enjoy
ment of the occasion.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-23
Society at cruser.

CRUGER, Miss, April 20.-A social
stir of great and enthusiastic enjoyment
marked the week. The most delightful
dance given this season. was that of Mr.
!. i. Rogers and ]. II. Balkhall Friday
evening at Mr.. pogers elegant peY
nome on Lake front, ana being the hfst
social venture this season, there were
few regrets. The decorations and re-
freshments were In keeping with the
artistic taste of the popular hostess and
called forth unstintcd praise from their
fashionable guests. About sixty guests
enjoyed the gracious hospitality that
has made the entertainments of Mr..
Rogers so popular
On Saturday morning Mrs. DR.. Reil,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-23
Union Depot Is Agitated.

The Board of Trade should take hold
of the matter of securing union depot
for Greenwood At recent meeting of
the State Railroad Commission held at
jackson that body expressed its deter
mination to demand better depot facili-
ties in several Mississippi towns and to
urge the construction of union stations
wherever practicable. petition is be-
ing circulated and generally signed ask
ing the commission to order union sta
tions at Greenyille, West Point and WI
mona, and it is probable that the rail-
road commissioners will take some
definite action in the matter at their
May meeting.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-23
Greenwood's Electric Railway.

The first assessment on the capital
stock of the Greenwood electric railway
has been paid in and it is understood
that surveyors will be put in the field
soon to locate the intcrurban lines to
Itta Bena and Black Hawk. Mr. r.
Thayer, cashier of the Bank of Leflore,
who is the secretary and treasurer of
the company, will leave now in a few
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-23
Items Of Interest From the City and
Surrounding Territory.
NEW IMPROVEMENTS ARE MANY
Everyday Chapters From the Note
Book of the Busy Reporter
Briefly ChronlcIed.

Very little cotton has SO far been
planted in the Yazoo Delta. A great
deal of corn is under ground and some of
it is up to a stand and ready for the first
working, but the rains of the past sew
eral days have rendered the soil entire
ly too soft for any sort of farm opera
tions and weeds and grass will get a
good start before it is dry enough to re-
sumo work. 1t is believed that the cot
ton acreage will be considerably smaller
than last year, as the scarcity of labor
will prevent the heavy planting contem-
plated in the early part of the season.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-23
A Splendid Showing.

The statement of the condition Of the
Delta Bank appears elsewhere in to-
days paper. The showing made by this
institution is a matter Of
personal pride to every citizen Of the
city and reflects much credit upon its
officers and directors, who arc among
the best and safest business men in this
section of the State.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-23

of lndianola, accompanied by her guest ,
Miss Addie and Birdie Lang, two of the
most charming visitors whoever visited
our little city, chapcruncd quitea crowd
out to the beautiful waters Of Pinch
Back, where they expect to remain IN
i'll Wednesday, and then leave for their
respective homes, to the regret Of thor
many friends.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-23

days for tour of the eastern states,
where he will inspect the interurban
lines of several small towns and cities.
The promoters of the new road assert
that cars will be running by the first of
next year.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-23
Steamboat Line Sold.

Capt. Gid Montioy has sold his steam
boat interests to his brother Mr. p. y.
Montioy, who will continue the bust
ness. Capt, Montioy has done good
business and THE COMMONWEALTH feels
sure that the line will continue to pros,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-23
Equal Rights to AL"

Everybody can have a rocker now,
Something funny about the price, but
it's true. Rockers worth $3.50, $500
and $500 are going to be sold for Sl.69,
$3.50 and S2.5S.
DICKSON FURNITURE Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-23

The rockers have gotten here. Sale
begins Monday the 25th.
Dickson FURNITURE Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-23
Glad TidluSS.

Great buggy display at Henderson &
Bairds.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-23

It's a mystery how the Dickson Furni-
ture Company sell so much stuff whore
they are now. There IL something in
it. Better investigate. Reed and Rat
tan rockers worth $3.50, S40O and $500
are going to be sold for Sl.C9, $3.50 and
$2.58. DICKSON FURNITURE 60,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-23

Great harness display at Henderson
& Baird's.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-23
Other Manufacturers interested.

In conversation with CoMMoNWEATn
man, Mr.. Weems said that he had recent
iy received great many letters from
manufacturers in the North and East in
quiring MS to the extent Of the tim bered
resources Of the section tributary to
Greenwood, shipping facilities, labor
conditions, etc. Each letter has been
answered promptly, giving the desired
information, together with one of tho
little folders recently issued by the
Board Of Trade.
The effect of this advertising Is Illus
trated by the fact that in nearly every
instance tho parties addressed have cX-
pressed determination to visit the Del
| II ,.isn""vnr the opportunity presented
| itself
Lehap ast.-
Mr.. Wccms Is uuqucstionably doing
more for Greenwood in the way Of ad-
yertisng it's advantages and resources
than any other citizen Of the city. AS
Secretary Of the Board Of Trade he
/ docs not receive cent for the work
which he is doing with as much zeal ~
/ if he we're paid n handsome salary. IN
/ Columbus and Greenville the secfe-
iConiinned ON 9Th page
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-03
DISORDERS IN HAITI
PORT AU FRINGE IS THE SCENE OF
 TROUBLES.
AEtipnthy, for the syrians May Be the Cause of OmplicatiOns--Amer- ican Minister Promises Ac-
 ton in Their Behalf.

Port Au Prince. Hayti, Aug. 2.-The most serious disorders are anticipated here Population is very much excited by the continued rise in the price of merchandise and a band of soldiers today made an attempt to pillage the central market and the shops in that vicinity. Other troops and police inn mediately intervened, and re-establish- ed order. All the stores in Port Au Prince, however, are now closed
 During the day a number of Syrians were stoned in the streets. two of them were wounded and their stalls sur rounding the central market, were de- stroyed by soldiers.
 Powell, the American Minister, has informed President Nord that all en- agreements entered into by American citizens must be respected and that the railroad from Port Au Prince to the interior being an American enterprise must be protected by the Haytien Gov ernment and enabled to continue in op- eration.
 It would appear the Haytiens are par ticularly opposed to the presence of Sy- rians in their country. The Moniteur official of Port Au Prince, June 9. pro- mitigate a law then recently adopted by Parliament forbidding the entry in- to the territory of the republic of all foreigners of Syrian origin. Syrians already established in Hayti were al- lowed six months in which to close out their business and leave Haytien territory.
 A few of the Syrians tried to reopen their stores but were compelled by the soldiers to close them again. Some of the Syrians are American citizens, and they have appealed for protection to Minister Powell. The Minister has promised them that energetic action will be taken in their behalf, at the same time advising them not to open their stores for a few days.
 In a fight between the police and the soldiers many were wounded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-03
a5 Commerce St.

was going at a slow rate of speed. The young woman was thrown and sufferedI fracture of the right ankle, besidesl several bruises on her right side. The horse was so severely injured that hei had to be shot. Miss Clemens has prac@' tieally recovered from the shock ana Is suffering now only from her ankle1
 MT. Glider said the reason his son gave out the fictitious names was to, prevent Miss Clemens's sister. Missl Clara Clemens, who is in New York and other relatives. from being unduly' alarmed over newspaper reports. The, name given by Miss Clemens, was that of her mother who died recently i'm Florence, Italy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-03
RECEPTION OF TAGGART NATIONAL CHAIRMAN GREETED BY
 FELLOW CITIZENS. Declares He will so Conduct the Campaign that no Friend Will
 Roget His Selection by
 Committee.

Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 2.-Thomas Taggart. chairman of the National Democratic Committee. arrived home this evening and was given a public reception by the Democrats of the city and county. The speakers were Mayor John w. Holtzman. MT. Taggart and ex-Senator Charles A. Towne of Minnesota, now of New York. Mir. Taggart was met at the depot by 2,0O0 men in line, composing the Demo- cratic clubs of the city. The escort also included many prominent Demo- crats of the State gathered here for the State convention tomorrow Gathered at the hall were 4.000 per- sons who gave the national chairman who has served three terms as mayor of the city a rousing reception. Chair man O'Brien introduced Mayor Holtz- man. who formally welcomed MT. Tag gart home and congratulated him and the party upon his selection to con duct the national campaign.
 In responding MT. Taggart said:
 Tn accepting the position of chair man, I fully realize the responsibilities that come with it, and shall use every honorable means within my power to conduct the campaign in such a man. ner that no friends of mine will have cause to regret my selection"
 Ex-Senator Towne. in his address. congratulated the party in having Thomas Taggart for national chairman. He criticized the Republican party for what he charged was d departure from the Fundamental principles of Ameri- can government.
 We came into the world" he said, 'to exemplify liberty and justice and when we cease doing that we had bet ter go out of it."
 President Roosevelt was condemned by the speaker for what he styled his Unconstitutional methods"
 At the close of the meeting MT. Tag gart said he would probably announce the members of the National Executive Committee tomorrow. He declined to discuss the location of the western headquarters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-03
ORDERED RACK TO SHIPS.
Recruiting for the Navy VIII Re Dis.
 continued for u Time.

Fort Worth. Tex. Aug. 2.-Lieuten- ant A. J. schoheld. U. S. M, in charge of naval recruiting party No 2, now here. received telegram from Ad- miral Converse in charge of the Bu- reau of Navigation at Washington. today, instructing him to close the lie of the party here on next Saturday and to send the men composing the party to their respective ships.
 The message stated that all recruiting parties have been temporarily discon- tinued. The party has been advertised to remain in service here until Octo- ber l.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-03
THE VOTE IN DALLAS
MILLER WINS OVER HOGUE BY
 GOOD MAJORITY.
Ccnsidering that No Local Issues Were Involved, the Number of suf- fragfsts Who Went to
 Polls is Unusual.
Advertiser Bureau,

Advertiser Bureau,
 Selma, Aug. 2. Al o'clock this afternoon returns from all but nine of the thirty-six precincts of Dallas County in the pri- mary election held yesterday to elect a nominee of the Democratic Party for the Judiciary of the Fourth Circuit show that B. M. Miller has carried the county over W. F. Hogue by major- ity of 641. Returns from the nine pre- cincts yet to be heard from will prob ably increase the lead of the Wilcox County man.
 private telegram received by Hon. J. H. Lumpkin this morning states that Mr. Miller has carried Bibb County by 300 majority. This with a good vote in Perry and probably a majority in Hale assures Mir. Miller of the election by complimentary majority.
 The voting in Dallas County was brisker than had been expected In the city, for instance, 600 votes were cast and this. in view of the fact that there was really no local issue involv- ed. is comparatively large. To MT. |. Miller's friends who worked hard all of yesterday the number of ballots was due.
 Following is a schedule of the re- turns of Dollas County so far received:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-03
TROOPS GUARD NEGRO,
George W. Williams Convicted of Grim
 iDaI Assault,

Winchester. Va. Aug. 2-George w Williams, the negro who was recently arrested for assaulting Miss Laura Rhode, white school teacher, near Harper's Ferry. was tried at Charles town today and found guilty. He was sentenced to be hanged next month
 The trial was held with soldiers sur rounding the court house, and during the proceedings thirteen men were ar rested for beating down the doors. No shots were fired. but the military was kept in active service to prevent an uprising. The negro Is now under strong guard, as reports are in circula- tion tonight that the Charleston jail will be attacked