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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20
BANK ELECTS
NEW OFFICERS
Special Meeting of the Stockholders
Of The Bank of Greenwood.

A special meeting of the stocl,
holders Of the Bank of Greenwood
was held Thursday evening at 4
O'Clock 10 accept the designations Of
DR. I. r. and Hon. A. Henderson
both of whom were directors Of the
bank. Hon. W. S. Barry and Mr.
Chas. f. Wright were elected to
succeed them.
The resignation Of DR.. T. X.
Henderson also called for the cleo
ton Of his successor as President of
the bank. Dir. +. r. McShanc the
capable Cashier was placed in nom-
nation and unanimously elected to
the place. Mr. A, R, Bew was pro
NOTED from the position of Teller 10
that OF Assistant Cashier
The new Board Of Directors is as
follows W. s. Barry, Chas. 4.
Wright, K. T. Jones, A. McC. Kim
brough, W. W, Mcneil, W. G.
George and T. X. McShane.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20
ANOTHER FACTORY
FOR GREENWOOD
Delta COOperage Company Has Been
Organized.

Another new industry for Green
wood is the Delta Cooperage Com
pany, which has recently been or
ganized with a capital stock Of $l0,-
600.
The promoters of the new COM
pany are II. B. Rice, JOS. Lipoyac
and G. L. Rice, men who have the
capital and experience necessary to
make a success Of the undertaking.
The new plant will be in opera
ton within a month or six weeks. 1t
will manufacture barrels Of all sizes,
headings, hoops, slaves and other
barrel materials. A force Of thirty
or forty men will be employed, all Of
them at good salaries.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20
LIFE SENTENCE
FOR REV. JONES
Negro Who Killed Bob Reilly Convic.
ted of Murder.

Rev. W. B. Jones, the negro wht
on the night Of Jan, shot ant
killed Bob Reilly, a well-knowr
negro hack-driver, was tried las
Monday and sentenced to life term
in the State penitentiary.
The jury which passed upon the
guilt or innocence Of the accused
was out only few minutes when
the verdict was reached.
The killing of Reilly occurred at
the lodge room of the colored
Knights Of Pythias. Jones claimed
that Reilly was advancing on him
with a hatchet when the fatal shot
was fired. This was not borne out,
however, by the evidence adduced.
Both negroes were we'll known in
the community and prominent mem
bers Of their race.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20
NOW RUNNING
ON FULL TIME
New furniture Factory Has a Force of
Sixty Men.
BIG DEMAND FOR FURNITURE
orders Already Booked for the Full
Output OF the MIN for Several
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20
FREE DELIVERY
A PROBABILITY
Congressman Humphreys Says That
We Can Secure Il.
PROMPT ACTION IS NECESSARY
Streets Must be Named ana the
Houses Numbered ssfsre u 10
Installed.

Congressman d. q. Humphreys hs
taken up the matter OF securing fre'
mail delivery for Greenwood. II . lette
addressed to q prominent citizen OF tn,
city he says that no hopes to have it il
operation by the first OF next July.
Tho postotllce receipts Of Greenwood
have not heretofore Justified the cstsb
lishmcnt of FREQ delivery, not having
yet passed the $4,000 mark required by
the department, but thore is every rea-
son to believe that the present postal
year, which closes on March !, will
make the necessary showing. In fact
the total receipts TO dsto are t9,5S3 10,
to which must be added the business
Tor the last twenty days Of tho present
month. Admitting the receipts for this
time are no heavier than they were last
year, tho total will be tl0,s7s.77. The
present year, however, has shown .
wonderful increase during each month
and the total is certain to be much
larger than this estimate. The total
business for the entire year ending last
March was only $8,257.l0.
There is consequently no doubt what
ever as to the eligibility of Greenwood
to free delivery. The establishment Of
the system depends almost entirely on
the disposition Of the citizens OF the
city.
Congressman Humphreys is going to
do a II that he can to have the system
but the streets must he |
named and the houses numbered. The
now sidewalks already ordered construc-
ted must also be pushed to completion.
Good sidewalks are one OF the chief
requisites Of the department.
The City Council and the Board OF
rrade should take hold of tho matter
without delay, 10 that everything may
be in readiness for the inspector whom
,e arrives to look over the i,sid and to
'heck up the business OF the local Office.
The establishment OF free delivery
would bo splendid advertisement for
he city. 1t would give employment to
everal men at good salaries, aud II
you'd bo great convenience tor the
itizens who 1.-Two on tho outskirts OF
own.
The increased receipts OF the Green
'ood postoflice, which makes free de-
very possible, is a good indication Of
he almost phenominal growth OF the
lty. At this rate the business Of the
lice will be doubled iRtrs years. The
usiness and population Of the city 10
rowing at corresponding rate.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
GREENWOOD SOCIETY
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The dance given by the young men a
the Elks Club rooms ON last Thursday
evening was one of the most delightful
affairs of this season. Ten couple were
present Delightful music was furnish
ed by Messrs. Mangum and Scates.
Mrs. Walter Pond and children have
gone to Yazoo City to spend several
weeks.
Mrs. !. II. Barnwcll has returned to
her home in Yazoo City.
Misses Helene and Eloisc Lampkin
arc visiting their aunt, Mrs. p S.
George.
Mrs. Sanders, of LcFlore Station, has
been the guest of Mrs. Emma Maryc.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. p. s. George entertained
last Monday evening with Valentine
card party that pinnaclcd the already
inaccessible heights of Mr.. and Mrs.
Georges social achievements.
The themes of love, older by centu-
ries than its hoary saint, and fresh as its
most sporty cupid, was woven into the
decorations, which were fairer and more
perfect than loves rosicst illusion. The
spacious hall was festoOned with large
hearts pierced with arrows, and also
tiny targets Of untouched hearts were
hung from the moulding.
The score cards were miniature heart
shaped valentines.
First ladies prize, a handsome gold
heart, was the trophey of Miss Helen
Lampkin. Lone hand fell to Miss Flora
Reiman. First gentlemens prize, a
silver watch ease, was won by Mr.. W.
c. George. Lone hand for the gentle
men was drawn by DIR. G. s. Stuart.
A faultless menu was served, which
added greatly to the charm of the oc-
casion Champagne punch was served
while the games We're being played
The Misses Lampkin were the honor
ecs of this delightful affair.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20
"MIss tursey from Jersey

Greenwood theatregoers are promised
rare treat in the production of "Miss
Hursey from Jersey" which will appear
on the night OF February 26. Miss
Marie Dale, the star in this play, is rec
ognized as an actress Of the first rank.
She is conceded to be the handsomest
gowned woman west Of New York this
season. Her support is said to be good,
and the play Is full of good-natured
amusement from start to finish.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20
SCHOOL BILL PASSED.
MllIl0a and q Quarter Appropriated by The
legislature.

News was received here yesterday
that both branches Of the State Lcgisla.
ture had passed the bill appropriating
N,25O,OO0 for the public schools of Mis-.
sissippi. In addition to its pro rata
share of this sum, each county is per-
mitted to retain its own poll taxes,
which makes this the largest appropria-
tion ever made for public schools in
Mississippi
Hon. >. r. Coleman, member Of the
Legislature from this county, was not
present when the final vote was taken.
He is of the opinion that a smaller ap-
preparation would have been sufficient.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20
New Spur at Webb

The Railroad Commission has ordered
the Southern Railway and the Yazoo &
Mississippi Valley Railroad to build a
spur connecting their lines at Webb.
The change will be great convenience
to shippers, who have heretofore been
forced to bear the expense of reloading
ears when transferred from one line to
the other at that place.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20
AROUND THE TOWN.

Attention is directed to the dissolu-
ton notice of the brokerage firm of the
late j. S. Davis & Co. in this issue.
rms firm formerly represented A. b.
Baxter d Co., of New York, now defunct.
ME- ). ,. Davis, who has secured other
connections and will continue the busi-
ness i'll Greenwood, has the full conf
dence and esteem of the community,
having protected his customers from
loss in the Baxter failure, paying the
losses ont Of his own pocket. He now
represents the 0dell Company, of Gin
Mr. Davis refers his customers
to the Delta Bank, of this city, as to the
responsibility of his connections.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20
Compliment to Rev j. n. Mitchell.

Rev. j. II. Mitchell, Of Greenwood, was
in Carrollton this week, consulting 9TH
or trustees Of Grenada College about
the proposed additions to Grenada Col
Icge. Mr., Hunt, Of Chattanooga, has
prepared excellent plans for the pro-
posed work Mr.. Mitchell is very pop
ular in Carr0lIton, having been for four
years Presiding Elder of this district
The Conservative is plcased, but not
surprised to know that Mr.. Mitchell is
having success as pastor at Greenwood.
..,CarrolIton Conservative.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20
Growing Greenwood.

THE GREENWOOD COMMONWEALTH saws
there is now on deposit in the banks of
Lehorc County subject to check, about
$4,000 600. We doubt if such a showing
can be made by any other place of
equal size in the United States. -Abcr-
deem Examiner.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20

Tho Aberdeen members OF the Ma.
tionsl Guard are highly gratihed at the
appointment OF Major s. r.. Kecsler, Of
Greenwood, to succeed Gen. Billups as
AsiopGeneral. They knew him well in
encSmpment. Aberdeen Examiner.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20

II you wish to be an expert mathema-
tician--quick and accurate in figures
send us $500 for fifteen lessons and we
will instruct yon by mail The fifteen
lessons are the finest that have ever
been produced. Everything is simpli-
fed so child can understand it. Ad-
dress, Grenada Business College, Gre
NADIA, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20

Dr. Oppenheimer informs the public
that the coming weefis positively his
last The Doctors medicines have
given great satisfaction and he has made
many remarkable cures. The company
give their last show on Feb. 27. Office
at the Greenwood Hotel. Laboratories,
Galveston, Texas.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20

Mr.. }. Il. Cunningham, of Lexington,
was in the city several days this week
arranging to move his family to Green
wood. Mr.. Cunningham will be the
Secretary and Treasurer of the new
Hyman-Lewis Company, soon to open
here. He is fine business man and a
clever and airable gentleman. THE
COMMONWEALTH welcomes him and his
excellent family to the city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20

There is no stcmming the tide Of ad-
yancement that is now 50 clearly cvi.
denced throughout tho State. Every
body seems very well pleased with the
inaugural address OF Governor Varda-
man even his bittcrest political enc
mics taking most hopeful view from
the utteranccs contained therein and
while commercial activity is increasing
in every section, our ship OF State vii
glide smoothly and majestically over the
waves OF popular and approving senti-
ment, and after four years shall have
passed, we predict that better adj
ministration will have never been given
the State than the one given at the
l1sniS Of JAS. X. Vardaman. -Greenville'
Ttnss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20

The necessity for ecw court house
has been thoroughly demonstrated at
the present session Of Circuit Court.
The present dilapidatcd structure is
not only too small to accommodate the
business of the court, but is actually
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20

We r.gret to learn that we are soor
to lose j. E. Cunningham and family
from our midst. They are of our best
people of whom we have none to spare
and want more. Greenwood will gain
by our loss. Lexington Advertiser.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20
You Can Make Money

BY getting setting Of our gIyn E0Gs
from our prize-winning Silver or Golden
Laced Wyandottes, Golden or Silver
Seabright Bantsms end Barred r. Rocks
None better. Write for prices.
VIC. CHAPMAN,
fe-20-2mo Indianoia, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20

The handsome McLcmorc residence,
which was recently purchased by Green
wood lslks. will be occupied by the lodge
as a club building ds soon as the neces-
sary repairs and alterations can be
made thereon.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20

II you are so situated that you cannot
leave home or your business to take a
course in bookkeeping, write the Gre
NADIA Business College for its course Of
home instructions. 1t will give you
entire satisfaction.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20

If you want to boa good penman, send
us $3.50 and we viii send you the PEN
man Journal one year and give you
twelve lessons by mail. Grenada Busi-
ness College, Grenada, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20

Madam McCutcheon, of Atlanta, Ga,
will have charge of our Dressm aking
Department this season. She will ar
rive about March !.
f. II. AUSTIN DRY GOODS Co,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20

Simon Hyman. Of the large house Of
Hyfnan Bros, Of Greenwood, transacted
affairs Of Importance Monday. Lexing-
ton Advertiser.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20
NEW COURT HOUSE.
Grand jury Recommends That a New
One Be Erected.

The Circuit Court Grand Jury,
the report Of which appears else
where in to-day's paper, recommends
the building Of a new court house.
The members Of this body are among
the representative citizens OF the
county and it is hoped that the
recommendations will have its in
auence with the Board of Super
yisors.
The Commonwealth believes that
a majority Of the tax payers are in
favor Of a new court house. The
need is apparent to all, and there is
no good reason Why the matter
should be longer delayed.
The Grand Jury also makes some
timely recommendations relative to
the improvement OF the county jail.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20

For RENT Nicely furnished room
For particulars address combination
box 80, Greenwood, Miss. fe-13-tf.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20

Capt. $. II. Keeslcr, Of Greenwood, was
enjoying sport With the fos hansers at s
late date. -LeSiagton AdveftiseA
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20

Grenada Business College is doing d
prosperous business, teaching book
keeping by mail. Write for its course
I home INSTITUTIONS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20
If You Want the Business Right Away

DO YOUR ADVERTISING NoW, AND
MAKE SURE OF RESULTS BY PUTTING
TIN THE COMMONWEALTH
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20
The Best in Hidh.An job PRINTING

Costs NO MORE THAN THE OTHER
KIND. THAT'S WHAT YOU GET
AT THE COMMONWEALTH
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-22
So. New England TelephoneCo.,
 282 BANK STREET WATERBURY CONN.
THE REPUBLIC OF CANADA
How the Annexation Sentiment Has Been Gradually supplanted by
 a Greater Ambition.

Twenty years ago, says Cy Warman, in Leslie's Monthly, 20 per cent. of the people of Canada would have welcomed the annexation of the dominion to the United States. Ten years ago only ten per cent. of the men who think thought seriously of such a move, and to-day no one ever mentions the matter at all.
 Twenty years ago only few dream. CTS dreamed of the republic of Canada. Ten years later ten per cent. of the people were in favor of 1t, and to-day 20 out of every 100 Canadians would welcome the news that Canada had cast off the cable that moors her to the motherland and had blossomed out as nation.
 The relations between the people of the United States and the people of Canada will grow more friendly and pleasant as the years go by, because of the wholesale swapping of citizens now going on. Millions of Canadians have gone to the states, and in the next dec ade millions of Americans will have crossed into Canada We shall like each other better as we see each other nor for we North Americans are the peo- ple--aII of us
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-22
TO DEVELOP LEG MUSCLE
One of the Best Exercises Looking to This End as Practiced
 in Japan.

It is very necessary to possess suffi- cient development of the muscles of the legs, writes H. Irving Hancock, in St. Nicholas. One of the best exercises looking to this end is accomplished as follows: Stand erect, with feet spread apart and arms hanging Imply at the sides. Bend downward to a squatting position, allowing the hands to touch the floor, If possible. The squatting position should be one in which the student as nearly as possible sits upon the heels. but head and trunk should be erect or nearly so. When this posi- Etion has been taken. bring the arms up horizontally forward, clasping the hands for moment only. Next throw the arms as far backward as possible, and as nearly horizontal as you can, performing this last movement slowly. Now slowly resume the hand-clasp. and Keeping the hands in this position, return gradually to standing position. Thtee of these exercises are enough for the beginner, and in Japan the veteran iiu-jitsu rarely performs more than ten of them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-22
WHITE GOODS AT 2ec A YARD.

WHITE GOODS AT 29c A YARD.
 It is the unanimous opinion of all who have seen the display here at this price that it Is the finest in this mar ket. It's comprised of Madras figures and stripes, in plain and crepe etrect grounds mercerized to an extent which make them closely resemble beauti- ful brocaded silk. You'll find goods which generally sell at 391ac and 39c elsewhere in this line of ours at 2ec yard.
 THIN GOODS IN WHITE.
 Lace stripes, hemstitched, tucked ef- fleets. fancy openwork novelties, mer- cerized Dimities and plain and striped Wash Null; prices ranging from lOc yard upwards.
 WHITE GOODS, PLAIN CLOTHS.
 There is range of weaves, textures and prices here that makes 1t very easy matter for you to find exactly what you want with little trouble Lawns, Batistes, Dimities, Nainsooks, Long Cloths, Swisses, Mulls, Chiffons, In fact everything desirable in plain white goods, we'll be glad to show you. .l st
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-22

WHITE GOODS AT 15c A YARD.
 32-inch figured Cheviots and stylish madras figures, good weights for early spring wear and exceptional values at this price.
 wHITB GOODS AT 1ec A YARD.
 An immense line of madras in fig ures and stripes. AS an extra special for this week we'll have on sale at 19c q yard fancy striped Madras and fig ured and plain Oxfords which are reg ular 29c qualities.
 WHITD GOODS AT 25c A YARD.
 Over 40 varieties here at this price. There are light, medium and heavy weight materials; yarn mercerized goods, Oxfords, handsome mercerized Madras in striped and figured effects, mercerized stripe Piques, yestings and the popular LdNONIND fancies which closely resembles fine mercerized linen in richness of finish and tone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-22
Sailors Complain of Poor Grub.

PENSACOLA, Fla, March 22.-The cruiser Brooklyn, which sailed from
 San Juan several days ago, has arriv- ed in port and begun coaling. Re- ports from the ship are to the effect that considerable disorder occurred there Sunday night, the men stating that they were given only one piece of hardtack for supper. though they had to coal the ship the following day. Trouble was averted by the officers taking prompt and vigorous meas ures. The battleship Texas completed hsr target practice and. came Into port.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-22
wiIY Be "osteotheraphy.. :.

{ ALBANY, N. Y, March 22.-By legal enactment 1t is proposed to change the name "osteopathy" to 'osteotheraphy" and to Iegalize its practice in this state. Senator Fitzgerald, who represents the Bowery district of New York city, has Introduced bill having this purpose dn view.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-22
Elmira to Corning Trolley Line.

ALBANY, N. Y., March 22.-"The Elmira and Corning Short line" has been incorporated with a capital of $500,OOO to operate an electric railroad from Elmira to Corning, a distance of thirteen miles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-22
New White Goods

dainty white
  baying
  a ouNn section:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-22
One Cent.

word pays for an adv for one day in our "penny-a-word" column. It costs only 25 cents for three days, and a handsome bound book Is given to every advertiser to the amount of % cents or more.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-01-05
IAUKEA'S LETTER.

Il ask leave to read a communication
I have, before a decision is reached, .
said Iaukea- 81 have taken my official
oath and am prepared to present my
bond
Mr.. Iaukea then read the following
letter.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-01-05

/ Furthermore the law gives the
| Board of Supervisors the right to re-
| quire the tax assessor to make daily
/ payments to the treasurer, and I wish
| to state that 1T is my intention to de-
| posit daily and never keep single dol
lar in my Office over night. Section %
also gives the Supervisors the right to
supervise the collection of public money,
and as L stated shall deposit all money
collected daily, and request that the
| board require this to be done. 1 claim
| that the board has right to fix the
bond above the average of the greatest
collection under the law, and that has
! been shown to be less than s1o0, GOO
Supervisor Harvey here moved that
the assessors bond be made $50 600 in
stead of $4,000.
Chairman Hooking asked if it was
possible for the assessor TO make up
his accounts so as to turn in his money
daily.
Il claim it is not NECESSARY to make
statement of each fund in order to
turn the money into the treasurer
said Iaukea. Because certain large
houses representing many plantations
could pay their taxes in one lump sum,
does not compel me to receive the taxes
for more than one plantation al a time.
money could be on the way to the
treasurer's office, before 1 receive the
next. 1t is not necessary to receive in
a lump sum taxes covering three or
four plantations"
The tax office would be open after
the treasury suggested the chairman.
1T is not necessary that l receive
taxes after banking hours, no official
hours are provided in the County Act
1T is your contention that you
wouldn't keep open after three
o'clock?" asked Supervisor Gilman.
ut is not my contention. 1 simply
wouldn't have to receive taxes after
three o'clock; the law doesn't require
me to-
DO you mean that on the last day
for payment of taxes you wouldn't
keep the tax office open after three
o'clock, and on the next day would
collect the penaIty?" asked Supervisor
Lucas. THAT would be ridiculous on
the face of it,,