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Evening journal., 1904-10-14
NEGLECTED. Education.

Oliver Herford was entertaining
some men friends in his fat one even
ing when a servant from the apart
ment below his brought a message to
the effect that the gentleman in 31G
was unable, by reason OF the alleged
noise made by Mr.. Herford's party. to
enjoy that peace and quiet he thought
was due him.
HE says be can't read" remarked
the servant.
"Present my compliments to the gen
tleman," said Herford calmly, "and tell
him that / could when l was three
years old."-Harper's Weekly.
Evening journal., 1904-10-14
SOME GOOD STORIES
How to Pass Hatteras.

The late Senator Vest. Of Missouri
was fond of telling a story regarding
a friend of his who was in terrible
dread of the ordeal involved in passing
Cape Hatteras. This man was a con-
firmed victim of seasickness, and
while he made many trips on the ocean
he always looked with fear to that per-
iOd of time when the vessel would be
passing the tumultuous sea in and
around Hatteras. Returning from one
Of his trips, he announced with joy a
cure for the dreaded Hatteras period.
''What is it?' asked a friend.
why" was the reply, when we got
within twenty miles Of Hatteras or
dered up three quart bottles Of cham
pagne and sat in my stateroom and
drank them one after another" D.
what was the effect Of that?" asked
the friend
1.-The effect?" replied the other IN as
constituent why. there was no effect
When came to we had passed Hat
teras."
Evening journal., 1904-10-14
For the Housewife

If cistefn pump or city water pipes
are in the kitchen, have length OF
hose or "tin gutter" to reach from the
faucet 10 the range reservoir and so
save the backaehe incident TO lifting
pals of water on washing days A short
length Of hose fitted to the water faucet
in kitchen and laundry Will save num-
berless steps, bacSache and work.
A correspondent suggests the use OF
rag or old carpet or even burlaps to
take the place OF linOleum. Securely
tack IN place on the floor, saturate
with thick -four paste. dry for forty
eight hours. then apply evenly two
coats Of good floor paint A coat of
paint occasionally viii keep II in good
condition and such a floor covering will
tighten labor.
A Brussels carpet or rug that has
become dingy or faded can be agree.
Evening journal., 1904-10-14
SIMPLE URIC ACID TEST.

From time TO time let little morning
urine stand in a glass OF bottle "a hours
If it becomes cloudy, a sediment forms, or If
minute particles float around in IL, your
kidneys have been diseased for months. At
any moment you may be attacked by con-
vulsions, Bright's disease, blood poisoning
and death, unless you at once arrest the in
fammatiOn and purify the kidneys with
Warmers Safe Cure. which is the only rem
edy that will safely and effectively restore
the kidneys liver, bladder and urinary or
gans to their original healthy Condition, and
keep them in shape TO do the work God has
given them TO do.
Warmers Safe Cure has been used for over
80 years by leading physicians and in hos
pitals. IL is guaranteed absolutely free
from narcotics, and cures without any bad
after effect.
Make no mistake, there is only one medi-
cine that will cure you. and it is Warmers
Safe Cure Sold by all druggists or direct,
SOC. or 81 90 a bottle. Medical booklet
with testimonials and doctors advice free.
Warner Safe Cure Co., Rochester. N. Y.
Evening journal., 1904-10-14
Re SfvIish

Il Is the duty Of every woman TO make
the best OF herself the question is how
to do Il, and, unfortunately many fail.
IL Is no good TO be beautiful and have no
style; a plain woman can often carry all
before her. II she achieves style she Is
very apt to leave an ordinarily pretty
woman miles behind. What Is meant by
a smart woman is generally one who de.
velops, Says the London Queen. her good
points with due regard TO the fashions
and the modes OF the moment. and these
are very friendly now TO such people.
Evening journal., 1904-10-14
A Curious Duel.

Maurus Jokai. the famous Hungarian
novelist, established several newspa-
pers and though he gave little atten-
tion to them after they We're once fair
" started he was always ready to as
sumo the responsibility for any arti-
cles that appeared in them.
For this reason when Frank Pulsky.
a noted member of the Diet. told him
that he had been attacked in one
of his journals and that he would ex-
pect him either to apologize or fight a
duel he ccolly replied that he would
not apologize and that he would fight
him at any hour and place he might
name. Tho two therefore fought, and
after the contest was over Jokai wen.
up to his opponent, shook him warm
~ by the hand and said: Nov that
I have give you every satisfaction I will
thank you TO tell me why We have
fought Xnu complain about an article
in one Of ny papers, hut didn't write
the article. nor have l read *, nor even
seen it. Come tell Inc what there was
in it thas displeased you so much
It's poor basebalh pitcher that can
Evening journal., 1904-10-14
United PrssbxtsrIsna Rally.

Next sabbath viii be q rally day az
the First United Presbyterian Church.
The pastor win preach special SER
mon in the morning to the older mem-.
bers OF the congregation. The subject
win be "rhe Noble In the
evening he viii preach 20 the young
people. subject: LET no Man Dispise
Thy Yonth.r The Sabbath school Will
hold It's rally at 2.s0. There will BE
special program and an address BY the
pastor. The Christian Endeavor rally
Evening journal., 1904-10-14
level DouPs

Don't be without any talisman that
seems TO help your poetic nature. trivial
though Il may be, but on no account wear
anything that brings thoughts. Of doubt.
no matter how costly.
Don't discourage real psychic expert
ences; n laughed at they will come to
nothing. but.
Don't think that simply because a say
ing IS old II Is true. Most superstltions
are nf very practical origin. The real rea-
son why tho thirteenth guest is so un-
Evening journal., 1904-10-14
construetIon cen,panz PIaas sole.

Isaac c. Elliott who recently purchased
the old plant of the Delaware Construc-
tion Company has sold It 10 tho Pure oil
Steamship Company Tor $l2.ooo- Tho prop
erty is situated south of Seventh street
bridge and has several buildings on IL.
10 Is known as Morrisons Point and is
at she intersection OF tho Brlndywlnc and
ChristianR creeks.
Evening journal., 1904-10-14
Woman. way.

"Jack sent me a handsome mirror q
a birthday present"
That accounts for the funny ques
ton he asked me last night"
what did he ask your
''If a woman ever got too old TO b,
pleased with looking glass" s."-Pitts
burg Gazette.
Evening journal., 1904-10-14

Johnny-this amt no lection year.
] don't think
Jimmy-Pa says 'tis.
Johnny-So does dad; but don't be-
lieve IL. There amt been no torch
light parades.
Evening journal., 1904-10-14

desirable is that most people have only
twelve knives and forks.
Don't confound popular beliefs with the
tenets OF spiritual law.
Evening journal., 1904-10-14
Feminine Vienr of n.

Her Husband-I suppose a woman
would have to be quite philosopher TO
be Indifferent to her appearance. She
She'd have to be lunatic.-Brooklyn
ffe
Evening journal., 1904-10-14

It's a poor bascbalN pitcher that can
not hold his own=
Evening journal., 1904-10-14

DDOODOOOOOOOOO OOOODWWWDUOW
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-20
BIackmaiI In Russ,.

IN an important town in Siberia tber.
is a solitary member of the ANGLO
saxon race who has established n snc.
cessful business despite the Restrictions
imposed upon him. Periodically. how.
ever, he is reminded that he is there
only on sufferance by the receipt of a
letter from the all powerful governor
winch reads something like this:
Dear sir-7It is proposed to raise a mon
uIleht TO the beloved memory of the Ista
emperor. and. knowing how deenIv inta,.e
ested you are in all that affects The ~.
PIE among whom you live. 1 have yer-
turea TO put down your name for n thou
sand rubles. Please remit the amount ss
early as possible. AS
At one time the monument is 70 an
emperor, another time to a national
'oet or historian or a general. Need. |
ess to say, the proposals never get he
ond the committee stage-the govern
constituting the committee. The de-
landS are simply a polite form Of
lackmail Of which the merchant Is
ell aware, but they must be met
-herwise he would not be allowed TO
main In the place.-Leslie's Weekly.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-20
The Moral She Drew.

The woman reporter was intorvior-
ing senator Arthur p. German obo,,,
suffrage, according to the Troy Times
Inc astute politician answered with a
story. Now young woman. wbot
would happen to men if women entor
ed politics? Why, they are kaenor
than we are, even in their Snndor
schools, and we wouldn't stand eng
S. Siance with them. In one of the few
5 SUNDAY school classes 1 ever addressed
was nonplused by a miss of six sum.
Hers' l was telling the girls the story
VI the seven wise and seven foolish
virgins, and I asked what we migbtl |
iearn ,..l. from the beautiful story, w6enl
a It-ie blossom in blue replied: That's
easy enough; learn to keep our ewes
peeled for bridegroom
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-20
Hearst Wins In California

Santa Cruz, CAL, May 1s.-By a ma.
lority of 19 votes, the Democratic
state convention instructed the dele
CATION to the national convention at
St Louis to vote for Congressman W
R. Hearst for president. The vote
STOOD; For instruction, S65; against
S46. The day was consumed in at.
tempting to effect permanent organizs.
Lion' drafting resolutions, oratory and
clearing the decks for a vote.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-20

lau Favored six, but a still larger num-
Der wanted eight. The committee asked
the board of bishops to give their oDin-
4on on the number of new bishons and
they had favored seven. He had how
ever carefully considered the matter.
taxing into account ages and condition
OF the present board of bishops. and
mad concluded that it would not be- well
70 oVerWork any member of the board
OF bishops, and therefore he had favor
ed eight which was the recommenda-
tloh OF the committee. The report of
cne committee was adopted by the con-
ference and balloting began today.
Ihe first official announcement of |
The vote by which on last Saturday the |
conference superannuated Bishops An.
drews, Mallalieu, Vincent. Foss and
walden, was made to the conference
IN the reading of the minutes at tbe
opening of the session. as follows.
andrews, for retirement 5S5 against
20; Foss, for retirement 500, against
16S; Vincent, for retirement 5s5
against Is; Mallalieu, for retirement
BIS, against co.
The committee on state of +ba cb,,rot, ,
having in charge the consideration of
the proposed change of the ruIes in :
regard to dancing, card playing and q
tneatre-going, has decided by a vote =
OF 90 to 4S against recommending anv :
change. any p
Ihis result was reached only after a !,
vigorous and prolonged contest in the =
committee meeting. A minority report 2
presented by members of the commit =,
Tee who favor a more liberal constrnc- -
1on OF these rules, was offered before -
Inc conference. 1t is expected the SUBJ
mission of these two reports to the -,
general body will be the signal for tbe -,
most spirited struggle Of the present oI r
eV
AT the close of a heated and remark. "
- sO@'e between Dr. James NJ wi
'uckley and Dr. Thomas B. Neelv. the
"o foremost parliamentarians of the
lethodist church, the conference y
1opted the report of the special tudi- ,no
ary committee, which finds that tba sn1
has no executive authority TN
district the episcopacy-that is To sto
Institute a diocesan for the present wo
nerant form of the residencv and ed
of bishoDs +bo
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-20
coRTELYoU FOR CHAIRMAN
secretary Of Commerce May Head Ma
tlonal Republican Committee.

Secretary Of Commerce NAV Had Ma
tional Republican Committee.
Washington, May II. - George r
Cortelyou. secretary of the denart.
ment OF commerce and labor. if seems
very likely now may be selected as
chairman of the Republican national
committee.
Several widely known and Influential
Republican leaders have been consid.
cred for the important position. some
time ago the name of Secretary CorteI.
you was suggested. It met instant
favor. 1t is known that Mr.. Cortelvou
sustalns very close relations not only
with President Roosevelt but also with
party leaders throughout the country
he is regarded as being admirable
equipped for. the position. POSSESSING
nne executive ability and a thorough
knowledge of men and affairs For
several years he has been Intimately
ldentihed with political management
scarcely any man sustaining more con.
ndential relations with President Nc.
Ainley' Senator Hanna and President :
roosevelt than he II he should be c
elected national chairman he wouId
.esign his position in the cabinet and e
leVote his entire time to the work of p
ne campaign. In a measure. this le
7ould involve a personal sacri6oa Y,
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-20
Hearst Defeated In wisoopslu

milwaukee, Wis, May 1S.-The sum-
porters of Edward c. Wall defeated the
aunerents OF William R. Hearst in the
democratic state convention, a reso-
lutlon instructing the Wisconsin dele
gation to the national convention at ST
LOUIS TO vote for Mr.. Wall being adopt
ed by a viva voce vote. In addition the
convention adopted a platform which
recognizes the last national platform
as Us tne code of national Democracy un-
I'll a new platform is adopted"
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-20
Threw Himself Under LooomotIv.

Wilkesbarre. Pa, May 17.-An un.
known man was seen acting strangely
ABOUT the railroads yards at Nanti.
coke coke A few moments later he threw
himself in front of a rapidly moving
snlIllng engine and was run over and
Deneaded. Torn papers and a torn
card found on his person and put TO-
gether indicate that he was George
Eck, Of Cincinnati. He had a workine
card issued by the Bricklayers and
Union and had paid his dues
as late as last March.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-20
WILL ELECT
p EIGHT BISHOPS
Methodist Conference Retires Five.
Among Them Bishop FOss.
NO CHANGE IN DISCIPLINE

Los Angeles, Cal, May IS. - The
Methodist general conference took IN
the report from the episcopacy commit
zee on the subject of the new bishops
10 be elected by the conference. A reso-
luton submitted by the committee was
as follows:
Resolved, that in view of the deaths
OF two bishops and the retirement of
SIX, eight new bishops shall be elected.
Dr. Shell moved an amendment read
lng; Six new bishops shall be elected"
out it was promptly tabled.
DR.. Buckley then stated that a large
number OF members of the committee
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-20
SAMUEL }. W.ELSOE
Funeral Director and EmbaImer

men hty-nve years experience in the abov
PuS5Hess Sis with the assistance Of my son, JobE
ton iE0n, enables me to guarantee satsfae
enaIses Black and white heaI ses. Rodiss
SSlIiDsaiHned or preserved by tht ase 81 ica
ana ana robes oIscK suits end robes iaa.es' dresses
stock. No extra charge made Sor %ITt'ys NV, IN
sytd When required All styles Of oofinS
aEe aEl easkets constantly in stock. 0'ii US
ana telegraph communications
ulst9lGe rive per cent discount on a5 biIjs s
" " pasl ssK Tor an examination of our Furnt
Ia ana agSPaI 'lnent when needing anything ia
0AM+' J. WILSON, MILTON, DEL |
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-20
Wanted to Shoot MolIle Man,I,..

Wilkesbarre, Pa, May II. = Harry
Parker, aged 16, was picked up at the
Lehigh Valley depot, and when search.
ed by the police was found to be AM
arsenal, having in his pockets a muir.
derous looking dirk and two loaded az.
calibre revolvers. He says he came
from Chicago to shoot "Mollie Ma.
guires'" but the covers of a bank book
FOUND on him indicate that he is from
Philadelphia or Atlantic City.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-20

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high ave
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include
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Milford chronicle., 1904-05-20
Tled chlId 70 Her az -l,,.....

columbus, o., May 1S.-Having tied
ner 5-year-old daughter to her left arm
ana waist, Mrs. M. b. Copeland iump-
ed from the Rich street bridge over
the seioto river, and mother and cbiId
were drowned in 12 feet of water No
cause is known for the act
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-20
Upton Won't chaIIeno. ~,

Belfast, May 1.-THE oficials Of -.
X, Royal Ulster Yacht club deny that Sir
Thomas Upton has decided to issue >
fourth challenge for the Americas
cup.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-29
RIVER NOTES
Happenings Up and Down the Rher Told
BY Our Correspondent.

Str. Maggie arrived with a big trip oil
cotton Tuesday from Shady Grove anc
Duncan's Landing. This is the SECOND
trip for her this week. Capt. Portwoet
is star gszer on the little craft and P
ID. Montjoy, master.
Str. Choctaw was in yesterday and
discharged a good trip, and cleared
out the same day for a short trip;
will return Thursday.
Paul Montioy reports the snag boat to
be doing much good in the Tallahstchie
river, pulling spags and removing ABB
stracts from the channel.
Str. Jack Osborne arrived from Bel
zoui, after much trouble on account Of
low water, and cleared last Saturday.
Capt. Pete Portwood is going up the
country in search for light draught
boat for the Belzoni trade.
SApt, j. y. Richardson IS running q
Sasolinesst oat from Belzoni TO Lloyd's
Landing, and doing a good business, SO
the writer is informed.
The Greenwood Packet Company has
bought the Str. Maggie from P. B. Port
wood, and will run her in the Upper
TallahatOhie.
The Greenwood Packet Company will
keep both her boats in for inspection
Wednesday,
Mr.. Turner is doing a rushing bush
ness with the boats, moving cotton.
billy MCBRK.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-29
OFFICERS or ELECTION.

The following officers are hereby APP.
pointed to hold the regular election fol
President and Yice-President and mem,
Der of Congress from the third district
in State of Mississippi County Of Lellore
on Tuesday Nov. Sth 1904:
Minter City P. Peasants, J. z.
Letter, B. 7. Sayre, Managers; W. II.
Cox Bailin.
Sunnyside-B. +. Jamison. ]. ". Topp,
]. P. Joiner, Managers; Jacob Stahl,
BailifT.
McNutt-P. S. Cowsart, Emmett Ethe-
ridge, W. X. Randle, Managers; C. NJ.
Dixon, Bailif.
shcllmound-R. S. Wingfeld, Thomas
Lucas, 0. L. Bledsoe, Managers; L. f.
Kersh, BailitT.
Woodlawn-J J. D. Money, A. O. Peter
son, D. NJ. McGehee, Managers; ]. A.
Lundy, Bailif.
Greenwood. D. Stone, ]. W. Slack
IL. Ii. HICKS, Managers; j. W. Parish
Bailiif.
ltta Bena-H. II. Majors, j. NJ. Auder-
son, W. 7. Rich, Managers; SIS. Mitch
ell, Bailiff.
Rising SUM-. Il. Sutton, ]. S. Kent,
II. P. Ore, Managers; T. P. Minyard
BailiG.
Sidon-H. L. Price, ]. w. Armstead.
A. j. White, Managers; N. Carter
Sheppardtown~-P. M. Kimbrough, ].
II. McMath, W. G. poindexter, Managers;
J. II. Cole, Bailiif.
Brent--W. J. Dent, r. p. Clark J. J.,
Robinson, Managers; W. A. Swift,
Signed
G. DUNN,
DOUGLASS ROBINSON,
G. g. GILLESPIE,
Commissioners.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-29
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

In order to pay for the Marye prop
erty and the Craig property for the build.
ing OF the new court house of Lefore
County, and for other work in connec-
tion with building said court house, it
becomes necessary to issue other bonds
I'm addition to the bonds already pro-
yided to be issucd) to the amount in the
aggregate of $25.000,00. 1t is there
fore ordered by the Board of Supervi-
sors of said county that bonds amount
ing in the aggregate to said sum be is
sued, each bond to be for the sum of
$4,000, to become due and payable in
twenty-five years from date and paya-
Bile to bearer, and to bear 4 per cent.
interest from date, said interest to be
payable s~emi-annually, said bonds and
interest to be payable in the city Of
New York, and each bond shall state
the laws OF Mississippi under which
said issue is made. Ordered by the
Board that this order be published in
the county newspapers for three weeks
as required by law.
ocs-3t G. W. CROCKETT, Clerk
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-29
Notice to Water Consumers.

While a large proportion Of the con.
sumers have paid their water bills since
the notice was sent out on September
18th, there are some who have not, and
they are requested to give this matter
their attention at the earliest possible
time, and it will greatly facilitate the
conducting Of the affairs and accounts
Of the plant.
AS stated in the notice of September
9th, the bills for water from September
LIST to January LIST, were due October 1.
Following this, payments will be due
quarterly. beginning January /.
The system of quarterly payments has
been adopted in other towns, and will
be found, when put in operation, more
convenient and advantageous to both
the consumer and the water works
plant.
Bills are payable to the Secretary,
who is temporarily located at Varda-
man 81 Stems office. This plan has
been adopted to save the cost of a col
lector in the operating expenses of the
plant, Respectfully,
THE GREENWOOD ELECTRIC LIGHT &
WATER PLANT.
SAM M. STEIN, Scc'y.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-29
EXAMINATION FOR
LETTER CARRIER
Vas Held In This CITY Saturday Five
NhIle; Seven COIOred Applicants.

The examination for letter carriers
for the free mail delivery to be inugu-
rated in this city on December J,
was held at the court house last
Saturday, conducted by Mr.. Fred wana-
maker, Secretary of the Board OF Civil
Service Examiners.
Twelve applicants took the examina-
ton, five white and seven colored. The
papers were at forwarded To Wash
ington aud they will be graded there
and tie results sem to the postofice
here.
We are authorized TO state hal the
service will be promptly installed on
December l.. Tho result Of the examina-
ton will be announced in this paper
later.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-29

Almost every advance notice of a
comic opera or musical comedy organ
cations deyotes considerable space to
the American beauty chorus or course
We al like to see beautiful chorus girls,
but do not object to seeing an occasion
al beautiful prima dona or scubrctte
There are tIireo primo dona sopranos
with the Dolly Warden Opera Gem
psny, and it is slfe 70 say the combined
chorus 81 all the comic opera aud musi-
cal comedy companies on the road can
not produce three handsomer girls.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-29
A Nice Compliment,

Mr.. J. i. Cunningham, who has dur
ing the past year been connected with
the Hyman-Lewis Company, was re-
cent y notified Of his election as book
keeper and assistant cashier at the
Bank OF Lexington, in his old home
town. Mr.. Cunningham has accepted
the place and will leave on Jan. |, with
his family. Mr.. Cunningham has made
many friends during his stay in Green
wood, who will learn with regret that
he and his excellent family are to leave
the city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-29
CITATION NOTICE
State OF Mississippi,

State Of Mississippi,
Lelore County.
To Mrs. Ada B. Cook, Shreveport,
Louisiana.
Yon are commanded to appear before
the Chancery Court Of the counfy OF Le-
fiore, in said State, on the first Monday
IN November. A. d. 1904, TO defend the
suit of v, NJ. Cook, wherein you are a
defendant.
This the 18th day of September, 1909.
G. ". CROCKETT, Chancery Clerk.
McClurg, Gardner s. Wilmington, So
licitors. se17-4t
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-29
NOTICE.

To the Tax Payers of the City Of Green.
wood, Mississippi:
Notice is hereby given that at the
regular meeting Of the Mayor and Board
of Aldermen of the city Of Greenwood,
to be held in the Mayors office on the
18th day of October, 1904, at s O'Clock
p. M, and to continue in session from
day to day and from time to time so long
as business may require. The question
Of increasing or deuinishing the yalua-
ton of the property as assessed for tax
alton in said city will be taken up and
considered and the same will be in
creased or diminished as it shall appear
to the Board to be right and according
to law.
w. S. VARDAMAN, Mayor.
r. WILSON, Clerk.