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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-09-20
BUSINESS LOCALS.
If gYeGay troubled sDith mosquitoes
motify the Board of Health

If greGHy troubled Nth mosquitoes
motify the Board of Health.
Furniture sale today at 10 o'clock at
SAT Kaahumanu street.
wampole's Preparations are sold at
all first-class drug stores.
John NeiI1. the engineer, is now To-
Gated at 1876 Merchant street.
Auction sale of rice and some Office
furniture at 10 o'clock today at James
F. Morgan's salesrooms.
I Hopp e. Co. are showing 150 kinds
of chairs in their show rooms at King
and Bethel streets.
a competent bookkeeper is wanted
by large mercantile house. See our
classified advertisements for particu-
lars.
Queen Quality Shoes" at landed
cost-closing out the stock at Kerr s.
INV now: tomorrow your size may be
gone.
TIE California Harness Shop has re-
moved from Fort street to ia King
street, Lincoln block, next to the Alex
ander Young building.
The sloop yacht Skip viii be sold at
auction tomorrow at noon by James F.
Morgan. The same can be seen at the
boat landing, near Brewers wharf.
A fine oak bedstead, set of Ridgeware
Blue China and other articles will be
sold today at VIII E. Fishers auction
rooms on Merchant street, at 10 o'clock
bargains in ladies' belts this week at
Blom's. Two dollar and $3.50 belts re-
duced to % cents and so cents. Mems
balbriggan shirts reduced to % cents
each.
Little Joker tobacco is now exclu-
sively controlled by H. Hackfeld & Co,
who are sole agents for the Hawaiian
Territory. The first shipment has just
come to hand.
Glenn K Quinn has been appointed
administrators of the estate of one Kua-
lana (w) and gives notice that all per-
sons having claims against the estate
shall preseI.t them at once to him in
the Judiciary Building.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-09-20
DEER|HGS WILL TOUR
HAWAII IN AUTO

Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. c. Deering. ae-
companied by Prince and Princess Ka-
wananakoa, leave on the Kinau today
for Hawaii. The behring's big motor
car will be taken on the steamer and
landed at Hilo, whence the party will
make the tour of Hawaii.
Z, The roads about Hawaii are in fairly
good condition for motor touring with
the exception of bad stretch between
Gienwood and the Volcano House, and
from the Volcano House for a few
miles into the Kau district. The re-
nlainder Of the trip viii be easily ac-
complished with the Deerings' big. we'll
balanced machine.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-09-20
At Police Station.

Tang Moon, Norman Frazier, John
Poe and Jim Weeks were arrested yes
terday. charged with assault. Chez
Won was arrested for assault with a
weapon. Baltren1ato Louciana and
Manuel Antoine were arrested for va
grancy. Han4ada was charged with
running a che IA game. Kolohe viii
answer to the charge OF using profan-
ity A number of men We're arrested on
bench warrants.
The hot-weather resorts are frighten-
ed by the chilling announcement that
Senator Fairbanks is to tour the coun-
try.-Baltimore Sun.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-09-20


1t is the only make that can boast
of the REMOVABLE ICE coMPART-
MENT.
Have you ever thought that this
claim is the secret and success of con-
structing cleanable, pure and germ
proof refrigerator? For years it was
conceded that the non-removable ice
compartment was an ideal culture farm
for germs. Now no fear need be enter
tanned for this great menace to health.
None, other than the GURNEY, has
the REMOVABLE ICE coMPART-
MENT.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-09-20

Ladies' fast color, black, lace striped
Isle Hose, extra value; sale price Csc.
per pair.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-09-20
MOONLIGHT CONCERT
At PALAMA STATION

In the moonlight this evening the
band will play at the Palama railway
station, starting at 1880 with the fol-
lowing program:
PART L
March-''Uncle Sammy 49,. Holman
OTertlre-"Poet and Peasant" =. Suppe
Fantasia-.'Dance of the Song Birds"
new Observation-Disclosures. Richmond
Selectfon-"The Toreador'' >. .Monckton
PART II.
rmezzo-"Ramona," new. johnson
Fantasia-'"The Chirpers" Frank
chottische-ssLindy Lou. Allen
March-"Hello BilP' Sconton
1.-THE Star Spangled Banner
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-09-20
Good Teeth

are worth more than their weight in
gold to anyone. Some of US possess
them; others do not. The most per-
feet teeth, if neglected become worth
less. pain-jumping stunps. You say
have good teeth. How can I keep
them so? By using good powder
like
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-26

Confined on page \.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-26
GREENWOOD SCHOOL.

The following from an advertising
sheet issued by the ladies of the Metho-
dist Church will prove interesting read
ing:
Greenwood has provided well for the
education Of her children, having estab-
lished system Of graded school equal
to any in the State, and offering to her
children the advantage of good high
school education without the cost of a
cent.
This school has a course of study
comprising eleven grades, or a twelve
year course, and is divided into three
departments, namely: High, Grammar
and Primary schools, each requiring
four years. Students who have COM
pleted the courses of study in these
schools are privileged to enter any Of
our State colleges without anv further
examinations. They may also enter
Tulane University if they so desire.
The purpose of the organization of
this school is to give to the children of
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-26
Report of the Appraising Board Approved by the CounC
City Has Purchased WaterWors Lights and Sewerage

Greenwood advantages equal to those
enjoyed by any children in the South.
Not only has the city established a
course Of study equal to that Of any
other, but the city has provided facil-
tiles equal to that of any other school.
A few Years ago they erected and
equipped building at the cost of
s25 900, which in point of beauty and con-
venience is not surpassed by any other
found in the State. This building is
kept in the best of order, and those in
authority have used every means to
mike this one of the most attractive
places in tho city. The school grounds
are beautifed by the planting of flowers,
thus trying to impress the children
with love for those things found in
nature.
The faculty of this school for the
present year is composed of Superin-
tendent c. L. Saunders, and Misses
Martin, Gentry, Loveioy, Stevens, Mil
Ter and Nelson, teachers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-26

AT called session of the mayor and
Board of Aldermen of the City OF
Greenwood, held at the Mayors Office
at o'clock on last Thursday evening
the report of the appraisers, appointed
to ascertain the value of the water.
works, lights and sewerage, was unani.
mously endorsed and the clerk was au.
thorized to notify the owners of the
same of the acceptance of the terms
provided in the original contract
between the city and the owners of
these public utilities.
Those present and voting were:
Messrs. Gardner, Loggins, Clark ana
Fountain and all of them favored the
purchase of the plants.
The total cost to the city will aggre-
gate about S122,000. The report of the
appraisers shows that the plants made
net profit last year of SS,5G2.3S.
At the next meeting of the Coun-
ell, an election will be ordered and the
question Of issuing bonds to pay for the
waterworks, lights and sewerage will
be submitted to the voters. 1t requires
two-thirds majority, hence it behooves
those who are interested in the future
growth and progress of the city to go
to work in earnest.
The report of the appraising board fol-
lows. 1t is a very comprehensive
statement and will be read with inter-
est by the taxpayers: y.
GREENWOOD, MISS, March %, 1904.
To the Honorable Board of Mayor and
Aldermen of the City of Greenwood, and
the Greenwood Light and Water Co.
Gentlemen: We, the members of
Board of Appraisers appointed to deter
mine the value of the property of the
Greenwood Light and Water Co., respect
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-26
FOUR MEMBERS PRESENT VOTED UNANIMOUSLY
FOR MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
With Which Make Paymena Election to be Called at the
Next Regular Session of the City Council

purchase. The terms Of said purchase
to be as follows: Should said city de-
sire to purchase before the expiration of
Ave years from the execution of this con-
tract, then the purchase price of said
waterworks, sewerage and electric light
systems shall be fixed by three apprais-
ers, one of said appraisers to be appoint
cd by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen
of said city, the second appraiser to be
appointed by the said Wright or his sue
cessors or assigns and the third apprais-
er to be selected by the said two ap-
praisers named by said city and the said
Wright or his successors or assigns, and
the purchase price shall be fixed by tho
said appraisers, or n majority of them,
to which shall be added % per cent. to
said purchase price, fixed by said ap-
praisers as aforesaid; and should said
city desire to purchase after the expira-
ton of five years and before the expra-
tion OF ten years from the execution of
this contract, then there shall be added
to said purchase price, fixed by said ap-
praisers as aforesaid, ~ per cent;
SnDulu Ibt tlly ucSiTe 10 purcUaSe dltcf
the expiration Of ten years from the en-
ecution of this contract, then said pur-
chase price shall be determined as afore-
said, except that nothing shall be added
to the purchase price to be fixed by said
or a majority of them. Tho
persons selected as appraisers shall not
be residents of the city Of Greenwood,
persons in the employment of the city Of
Greenwood or said Wright or his assigns
or successors. Said appraisers, at a
Of which all of them shall have
had personal notice, may and shall as
on examination and evidence |
of the property and assets Of said Wright |
or his successors or assigns and Of the |
liens by deeds of trust, mortgages or
thereon, fix and determine |
the actual value or worth Of systems OF
water works, sewerage and elcctnc
lights and Of the property Of every kind |
and description, real, personal and !
mixed, including franchises. real estate, |
easements, improvements,
rentals, incomes, buildings,
betterments, machinery or appliances,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-26
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
WILL OPEN ON MAY 9.
New Institution Will Have a Capital
Stock Of S250,000.

The First National Bank, which is to
succeed the present Bank Of Greenwood,
announces that it will begin business on
May .. The capital stock will be $685.
600, surplus 100000.
The otlIccrsaro: h. K. McShanc Pros
idcHt; A. Nee, Eimbrough Vice prcsi-
dent; W.T.. LogginS, Cashier; A. r, Bew,
Assistant Cashier.
Mr. McShnnc was for number of
years Cashier of the Bank Of Greenwood,
until its reorganization some time ago
when he was promoted to the prcsi-
dcncy of that institution. lie is one of
the best bankers and business men in
the community
Hon. a, McC, Kimbrough, the now
Vice President, is the Circuit Judge of
this judicial District and ono of the
most substantial citizens OF this section.
Mr., W. 7. Ioggins, the Cashier, has
for several years occupied a similar po-
sition with the Delta Bank and is now
the Vice President of that substantial
institution, He is u capable business
man and an airablc and courteous gentle
man, possessing the confidence and cs-
tccm Of all who know him.
Mr. A. Il. Bow, Assistant Cashier, has
been with the Bank of Greenwood for u
of years and has been frequently
promoted MS result Of his efficient dis
charge Of the business entrusted to his
care. He Is II popular and deserving
young man and will hlI his new position
with credit to himself and to the bank.
The First National will start with
every prospect Of q most successful ca
rcer. The COMMONWEALTH predicts that
IL will WELD potent influence in the
commercial affairs Of tho city for many
years to come.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-26
MILLER BUILDING
WILL BE RESTORED
Work on the New Structure to Begin
ize About April Is.

The Miller building, formerly occupied
by the Dickson Furniture Company and
the New ST. Louis Clothing Store, which
was destroyed by fire several months
ago, will be rebuilt. Mr.. r. L. Miller,
in conversation with a COMMONWEALTH
reporter, said that he had not yet fully
decided whether the new building would
be one or two stories high. 1t is highly
probable, however, that it will be two
story building with number of hand
some Offices on the second floor.
Work will begin on the new structure
about April Is, and it will be ready for
occupancy before the advent of another
business season. 1t is understood that
the building will be occupied by the
Dickson Furniture Company, which is
now domiciled in temporary quarters
near the Southern depot
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-26
u. D, 6. STATE CONVENTION.

Tho IL. Chapter United Daughters
of the Confederacy are looking forward
with pleasant antipations to the coming
of the Division convention which meets
with this Chapter, May 3, and 5. The
Interesting feature of the opening ses-
sion will be the praise service which
will open the session. Other inter-
esting features will be the welcome from
the city by Gov. yardaman, that from
the Veterans by Judge Coleman, and
from the Sons by $. L. Gwin. The Chap
ter is anxious for all the citizens of
Greenwood to feel that they will be
welcomed OH that occasion as well as at
any session of the convention.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-26

mains, hydrants, reservoirs and all an.
purtcnances placed upon or in any way
connected with the property and used
for the operation of said systems Of
water works, sewerage and electric
! lights, or which may be leased to said
Wright or his successors or assigns, hy
the city, constituting part Of the water
works, sewerage or electric light sys-
TENS, and as Affected by lien, deed Of
trust, mortgage or Judgment which may
be imposed upon said property and in
existence at the date of such apprais.
ment II any. At the time such appraisc-
ment may be made, said appraisers shall
state in writing in duplicate the amount
OF their nppraiscmcnt as aforesaid and
shall deliver one IN duplicate to said
wright his successors or assigns, and
file the other with the Clerk of said city.
within ten days after same is made, and
said city shall have the right within 10
days after tho award shall be fled with
the City Clcrk to exercise the option of
taking said property, water works, sew
erage and electric light systems, so ap-
praised at the amount of said award and
by assuming TO pay; the amount shall
be payable to the said Wright, his sue
ccssors or assigns in cash; and the said
purchase money shall be paid within six
months from the time said town shall
elect to purchase and all forfctures
which may at the time OF payment he
due to the said city, under this contract,
snail be deducted from such price, In
the event said city shall not pay said
purchase money and assume to pay such
liens, debts, within six months, then
such failure shall ipso facto rcscind and
annul said sale and said option, and the
city shall, in that event, pay all costs of
appraisers.
The appraisers sgnatory to this re-
port were appointed in accordance with
See. H. as follows: Mr.. A. J.. Dabney,
by the City Of Greenwood, and Mr.. W. .
+. Wilcox, by the Greenwood Light &
Water Co., while the third appraiser,
Mr.. Dabney II. Maury, was appointed
by the two flrst-namcd appraisers.
The appraisers having, on March II, |
after due notice, met, organized for bus
iness as Board, MIR. Maury being |
elected chairman.
The Board thus organized, having |
agreed on its general line of procedure,
next invited voluntary testimony from
the parties in interest, and ut a meeting |
at which the City and the Company
were duly represented, preliminary cyi-
lence was taken. The books Of the
Company were offered by it for inspoe-
tion by the Board which carefully OK
amincd them in all points deemed neccs-
sary for the purpose of the appraisal.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-26
DR.. STEEL'S LECTURE.

Next Sunday, March ", morning and
night, DIR. s. A. Steel will preach at the
Methodist Church.
He will lecture at the Methodist
Church on Monday night, March 2S.
The lecture will be free. All who have
heard DR.. Steel will be- glad Of an op-
portunity of hearing him again. Those
who have never heard him will miss
much it they don't hear him now. Dr.
Steel is easily one of the finest orators
in the South,
Let us give him full house.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-26

A collection of different designs in
Piques. A new line of fine Mer-
cerized Madras in dainty designs.
in all white or colors.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-26

About 800 pounds 3lGx1 inch iron,
conntersupk holes every two feet. APP
ply to Greenwood Brick a. Tile Co. 20-2
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-26

COSTS NO MORE THAN THE OTHER
KIND, THAT'S WHAT YOU GET
At THE COMMONWEALTH
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-26

| fully submit as follows our report:
The Instructions which governed us
in our appraisal are contained in the
Contract between the City of Green
wood and c. Il. Wright, or his assigns or
successors, bearing date September 3rd,
I 1901. The Greenwood Light and Water
Co. is the assign or successor of the said
! c. L. Wright, and the said contract is
now the ordinance or franchise under
which the water works plant, sewerage
system, and electric light plant, all now
the property Of The Greenwood Light
q Water Co., are being operated. A
printed copy Of this contract, unsigned,
but mutually agreed, by the parties
thereto, to be otherwise correct in every
particular, is appended hereto.
Sec. II of the said contract, entitled
"City's Right to Purchase, contains cer-
tain definite stipulations governing the
appraisal, and IL reproduced in full as
follows:
CrN's RTGur TO PURCHASE.
Sec. H. The said city of Greenwood,
in case it is desired and being thereunto
duly authorized, and by consent of the
said c. Il. Wright, it hereby reserves tho
right to purchase the said systems of
water works, sewerage and electric light,
with all the land, machinery, pipes,
mains, hydrants, poles, wires franchises,
water privileges, rights, leases and ap-
purtenances in any way belonging and
appertaining to the said system Of water-
works, sewerage and electric lights, the
said Wright hereby covenants and agrees
to sell and convey the same to the city
of Greenwood at any time before the ex-
piration Of this contract, at an appraised
price to be determined as follows; When
ever the city shall determine or desire
to purchase the said systems Of water
works, sewerage and electric lights the
Board of Mayor and Aldermen shall give
written notice to the said Wright, his
Successors or assigns, OF the intention to
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-26
Our Easter Garment Display. :.

The Grand Exposition Of Wasts-The new Spring
and Summer styles shown in practically unlimited
variety. 1t is undoubtedly the most complete gathering
of correct and representative modes have shown
Ce inporant in the line of fashion the effects in
Waist Goods Fancy embroidery chons fancy lace crepe
de chine japanese silk, Irish linen, peau de cygne
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-14
CASE
JURY INSTRUCTED

Denver, Jan. PA Georgetown dis
patch last night says; To-day's ses-
sion in the Sun and Moon dynamiting
cases was occupied in argument on in
structions TO the jury. which finally
were agreed upon and read to the jury
at 5 o'clock this afternoon. Argument
of the merits Of the case will be begun
before the jury tomorrow morning at
$50 o'clock
The court ruled that 1t was not nee
essary for the jury in the consideration
of the conspiracy to require 1t 10 be
shown that the transformer house was
located in Clear Creek county. Various
other points of law and evidence were
argued. and shortly before 8 o'clock the
instructions. thirty-four in number.
were read to the jury by Judge De
France. In brief, the Instructions fol-
low:
The thirteen defendants are charged
in the first count of having in July con-
spired with Philip Fire to destroy the
sun and Moon transformer; in the sec
ond count. having conspired and with
Fire having destroyed the building, the
damage being $1,000.
Defendants, If they are shown to
have conspired in Clear Greek county,
may be found guilty by the jury.
1t is not necessary that the conspir-
aey shall have been consummated or
that all the consplrators shall have
been present at the time of the carry
ing out of the conspiracy.
1t is not necessary to show the spe-
cific act. or that they consplred partic-
ularly to destroy the transformer house
but they should be found guilty If it
should be shown that they consplred to
H. nd ltrtf NJ No ca, a
Moon company.
If 1t be a fact that the buildings
were located in Gilpin county does not
Affect the venue
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-14

Denver. Jan. 12.--Members Of the
State Federation OF Labor met in extra
session at the Club building yesterday
and will take steps to oppose what they
term the tyrannical action Of Governor
Peabody in calling out the troops
10 quell the insurrection in the
mining camps OF the state, Nearly
400 delegates were present at the con-
vention.
delegation of union miners includ-
ing some of the men deported from
Telluride to Montrose, headed by
Frank Schmetzer. president Of the San
Juan District Union; II. a. Mclean.
secretary of the Ourny union. and Guy
E. Miller. president of the Telluride un-
ion. were In attendance at the meeting
The meeting is expected to deal with
the situation generally in the San Juan
and Telluride districts. and the ten
hour shifts in four Ouray properties.
The interest in the convention CEN
ters around the ways and means com
mittee, which had not been appointed
when the afternoon session adjourned
at $50 last evening. Instead of the
president, the ways and means commit
tee will be given power to map out the
course OF procedure adopted by the con-
vention.
The afternoon session opened with n
address by Thomas Hyder. president of
the Denver Building Trades Council.
who made reference to an attack that
was made on Mother" Jones by those
whom he termed 2 class of cadaver-
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-14
EVENTS In WASHINGTON AND
TRANSACTIONS OF CONGRESS

Representative Mondell OF Wyoming
has introduced a bill TO aid In main
tainance of schools of mines. IL pro
vides an appropriation of $4,000 for
the first year and $1,000 additional
yearly until the annual appropriation
is 5000 for each state and territory
maintaining a school OF mines or min
ing department in connection with a
state educational institution already
established. Funds are to be derived
from sales OF public lands in states
not contributing to the national irri-
CATION fund. These sales aggregate
about half a million dollars yearly at
present Mr.. Mcndell also introduced
bills as follows: To grant right OF
way through reservations for reser-
voir and pipe lines; to grant free med
ical and surgical treatment to honor
ably discharged soldiers and sailors:
to extend for ten years the privilege
OF taking up lands under the Carey
land act.