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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-21
DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS.
In New York State, There is EnthuHI-
 aam All Along the Line.

New York, August 20.-William g.. Rodie. chief of the organization bu- reau of the eDmocratic State commit tee says that his work has been made easy by the voluntary assistance of sup porters of Judge Parker throughout the State.
 The old machinery is in working order and the men who have heretto- fore been in charge of county and pre- cinct organizations have evidenced a willingness to go 10 work this year which is very encouraging. Mir Rodie has been receiving many communica- tions from Democrats throughout the State since he was named for his pres ent position.
 Josephus Daniels. member of the Democratic national committee for North Carolina. came to New York to- day to consult Chairman TaRgart re- garding the campaign in the Southern States.
 The Democratic national committee has arranged for sending Edmund I. Mooney of New York and Representa- tive Henry T. Raney. of Illinois, into the Maine campaign. w. l. Redding- ton. of New York, has been engaged for the campaign work in Vermont.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-21
VIII Accept operaor.. Term..

Pittsburg, Kas.. Aug 20.-Coal miners in the southwestern districts O fthe United Mine Workers who could not reach an agreement with their opera tors at the Pittsburg. Kas. conference, but referred the matter of a reduced scale to a referendum. have decided to accept the operators terms. The report of the referendum shows that the proposition carried by about 1000 majority. There are between 10000 and 3O,000 miners in the distrk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-21
Alabama nj Denartme,,-

Washington. Aug. 20.-(speciaI ) = Alabama rural routes ordered estab- lished September 15: Bradleyton, Cren- shaw County, with one carrier; Petry. Crenshaw County. with one carrier; Tuscaloosa. Tuscaloosa County, with one carrier.
 John w. Powers has been appointed postmaster at Kelly's Creek. St. Clair County, Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-21

to him tonight by The Advertiser cor respondent by telephone to his resi- dence in Ensley.
 The Governor said he had heard nothing of the Cordova affair. and pre- stunned if help is needed to suppress any trouble the Sheriff of Walker County will promptly call on him.
 He will await the report of the Walker County authorities of the af- fair and his action in the premises will be guided by their report.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-21
JAPs TAKE ANOTHER FORT.

Chefoo, Aug. 21.--(Noon.)-It Is re- ported that the Japanese before Port Arthur have captured fort No. 25. one mile north of Golden Hill. The Japa- nese are not attempting to storm Liaoting promcntory. Their right wing terminates at Pigeon Bay. The Russian garrison of Port Arthur is estimated at 23.ooo men covering ain are of twelve miles A jung arriving at Tengchow from the Miaotiao is- inads reports seeing yesterday i've Japanese men of war pursuing two Russian warships, type unknown. They were going in an easterly direc- tion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-21
Roosevelt Goe. Home.

New York. Aug 20.--President Roose- welt and his party reached New York at 7:20 o'clock tonight, four hours late, and immediately crossed the city to East hirty-fourth street, where they took the ferry to Long Island city, and left by train for Oyster Bay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-21
RenuhIicnns Split.

Hinton, W. Va. Aug 20.-Congress- man J. H. Gains and Hon. William s. Edwards were both nominated here to- day for congress by a split In the Re- publican convention for the third dis trtct of West Virginia. The two men have waged bitter fight for six months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-21
OperatIves to De Laid on.

Clinton, Mass. Aug 20.-A curtail- ment of production because of the con- dition of the market was announced at the Lancaster cotton mill today. On Monday 1000 operatives, about half the total number employed, will be laid off for an indefinite period.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-21
Woman,u Throat Cut.

Huntsville. Aug. zO.-tSpeciaLl--- Mollie Henly, colored. was cut to death tonight by her lover. Dennis Smith. a one armed negro. The woman's head was almost severed from her body. Smith has disappeare
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-21

Mir. Anderson severed the Gordian knot by moving to adjourn, motion which was instantly adopted by the committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-21
NO CALL FOR AID.
Cunningham Not Asked for Assistance
 Nv SkarFR

Birmingham, Aug. 0.-(Special J. The first information which acting Governor Cunningham received of the CoxdoYa lynching was communicated
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-30
.llA BtNA BRANCH
ASkfDFOR EXTENSION,
Board Of Trade Offers to Secure Rloht Of
Way Into Memphis.

The failure Of the Supreme Court Ia
approve the sale Of tho ltta Bena Branch
to the Y, Il NJ. V. has revived tho pro.
Joct Tor the extension Of that wing of the
southern on to Memphis, At mcctin,
OF the Greenwood Board Of Trade. held
last Wednesday evening, the following
resolutions were passed.
"Resolvcd, by the Greenwood Bourd
OF trade, that the Southern Railway in
Mississippi is requested to extend the
ltta Bcna Branch from Webb to Mem
phls or some convenient point ON the
Mississippi river.
Resolved further that the Board Of
Trade will undertake to secure tho
right Of way for such extension and To
otherwise aid and assist and cnconrayc
the building OF tho same in every pos
siblc way.
Resolve further that copy of these
resolutions be wired to the President of
tho Southern Railway and the Compuny
asked to confer with the Board of Trade
on this subject at an carly date.
SAM H. WEEMs,
Sec. & Treas"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-30
PAVED STREETS.
Proposition Recently Before City Council
May be Renewed.

Mr.. L. W. Arnold, representing the
Southern Paving and Construction Com
pany, Of Chattanooga, was in the city
yesterday and called at this Office 1t
will be remembered that Mr.. Arnold
was recently before the City Council
for the purpose of ostima ting the cost
OF paving mile OF the principal streets
OF Greenwood. lie estimated that the
cost would not exceed $4,000 The
Council discussed the question and it
was thought at the time that an cleo
tioR would be called to submit tho mat
ter to the voters, but from some cause
the matter was allowed to drop.
Mr.. Arnold was here yesterday to re-
new his proposition and was disappoint-
cd to find that Mayor Nardaman was out
of the city. He left on the evening
train for Greenville, where his company
mas large contract for paving the
streets of that city, but will return to
Greenwood at an early date to take the
matter up again with the Council.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-30
PASSENGER DEPOT
TO BE ENLARGED
Southern Railway viii Provide Bet.
ter Accommodations Here.
SWITCH ENGINE is INSTALLED
AND Better Freight Service is Now AS
snred-0ther Railroad News and
Notes.

J In keeping with its usual custom o I
procuring and publishing the news, THE
COMMONWEALTH announced two weeks
ago that the Southern Railway was got
'ihg ready to spring an agreeable sur
prise on the people OF Greenwood in the
nature Of better passenger and freight
facilities. Some Of the "knowing ones'
shook their heads and the town
'khocker' smiled and said that TIE
COMMONWEALTH was talking through It's
hat.
We were right, nevertheless.
A now switch engine was installed
this week, and other facilities for re-
Ilovlng the congcstcd conditions OF the
local yards are promised without delay.
The present passenger station Is TO be
completely remodelcd materially en-
largcd and made to correspond with the
growth and progress OF the city.
superintendent Cottcr and Traininas-
ter }. X. Sykes, OF Birmingham, were in
attendance upon meeting Of the Board
Of Trade held Tuesday evening, when
they made specific promises to the effect
that these improvements roald be made
delay.
Secretary Weems, Of the Board of
Trade, has been in correspondence with
he officials of both roads for some time
md it was at his solicitation that tho
'hicials of the Southern came down and
made thorough investigation of the
situation.
In conversation With a re1orter OF
The COMMONWEALTH, Mr.. Cotter said
hat he had the most abiding faith in
he future Of Greenwood, and that he
to recsmmend that the i'm
fovemcnts here be made of the most
materials
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-30

able to the community. They are ne
groes Of intelligence They preferred
the good will of the people OF the COM
munity where they lived to the pccuni-
airy advantages of the office.
Minnie Cox sent her resignation to
the postmaster general, requesting that
her successor be named, and she be re-
lieved Of the Office
There was never any undue excite
ment in the town until the war cores
pondents reached the scene.
The president declined to revoke the
order and the postoitlce remained closed.
Yet Minnie Cox had never been offered
any violence. She was distastcful to
the community as a postmiStrcss, but
there was never any objection raised to
Continued on Sth pagc.)
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-30
CIRCUIT COURT
BEGINS MONDAY
Docket Contains 81 Criminal and 81
Civil Gases.
THREE WEEKS TERM CERTAIN
Judge Stevens TO Preside In Cases
Where Judge klmbrough Is
Disqualified.
THREE WEEKS TERM CERTAIN

The regular term Of the Lef'lorc Coun-
ty Circuit Court will convene next Mon
day and the session promises to be inter-
esting, as number Of important issues
are set for trial. The docket contains %
criminal and 81 civil cases. The term
Will last at least three weeks.
On account Of Judge Kimbrough being
disqualified from sitting upon the trial
OF the following described cases, now
pending in the Circuit court, at the en-
suing February term, they have been
set for trial before Judge W. F. Stevens
at the times hereinafter stated, and par
ties litigant and witnesses will take
notice Of the same:
Lyme, Startling Il Co. Va. City Of ofGrecn.
wood, Feb. 3.
7. r.. Henderson ct al VS.. CITY of
Greenwood, Feb. 3.
]. W. Parish trustee VS.. Greenwood
Compress & Storage Co.. Ncwbcrger
Cotton Co., claimant, Feb. 8.
Mrs. Lowe Steele vs.. City of Green
wood, Feb 8.
Clara V. Cregan VS.. J. NJ. Sykes, Feb.
8.
Clara V. Cregan VS.. viii Hester, \. .
RaiT ct all Feb. 8.
j. II. Pollard VS.. W. Fl. Morgan, Feb.
10.
j. L. Lott VS.. Farr & Rogers, Feb. 10.
j, Gldwitz & Bro. vs.. Compress &
Storage Co., Feb 10.
Sprague, Warner & Co. vs.. W. J.. An
.hony, Feb. 0.
Miller & Hart vs.. W. l.. Anthony, Feb.
Neck Milling Co. VS.. W. L. Anthony
Feb. 8. 4
G. l.. Townes ct al vs.. Board Of Super
'isors, Feb. 10.
Dnbard VS.. Southern R'y Co., Feb. IG.
viii Kimbrough VS.. Southern Railway
jo., Feb. 8.
Madison Jones VS.. So. R'y. Co., Feb. II.
II. W. Baird VS.. So. Ry. Co., Feb. II.
Anderson VS.. So. R'y., Feb. II.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-30
GARROLLTON ROAD
TO De IMPROVED
Board Of Trade VIII See that L Is Placed
In Good Condition.

Another important step taken by the
Board Of Trade at its meeting Wedncs-
day evening was the passage Of rcso.
luton authorizing the improvement of
the Carrollton road, and work is to be-
gin thereon without delay. The reso-
luton is as follows:
Resolved, That committee of three
Sam Il. Weems, T. II. Baird and v. NJ.
Purcell, are hereby authorized by the
Greenwood Board Of Trade to repair
the Carrollton road from the l. c. Cross
ing TO Weems1Iockwood Furniture Co..
and also at a point called Fiannigan's
Crossing. Cost to be approximately
81 600"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-30
"ln the Palace OF the Mini" /"

Miss Helen Grantly "In the Palace Of
the King was the attraction at the
Greenwood Opera House Wednesday
evening and the performance was greet
ed with full house.
The play Is ono Of the best that has
appeared here this season and wns
thoroughly enjoyed by those present.
Miss GrantIy Is an actress Of excep-
tional ability. though she is entirely
too light for the heavy role in whish
she a NV appearing. n. JCAn i ~
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-30
A POSTMASTER
FOR INDlANOLA
Office VIII Resume Business Now In
a Few Days.
MINNIE COX Is SATISFIED
Roosevelt Offered to Re-Appelut Her,
But She Very Wisely Deciinea
the Place.

A dispatch from Washington to the
Memphis Commercial Appeal says:
The president has appointed W. d.
Martin 10 succeed Minnie Cox as post
master at lndianola, Miss. This post
Office was closed somc time ago, the
white inhabitants of the place refusing
to accept their mail from Mrs. Cox, who
is negroes. Martin, who is q white
man, was one of Minnie Cox's bonds
mcn."
There is peace between President
Roosevelt and the town of lndianola,
Miss. The strenuous president came to
terms, granting the concession set forth
in the ultimatum issued by the town in
January, 1908 "A white postmaster or
none at all.
The affair has made Indianola famous.
ltwas an event that doomed tho race
problem and made it an issue in
national politics. 1t Afforded the United
States senator's and congressman an op-
portunity 10 roast the Republican ad-
ministration in the halls of congress- 1t
was topic which Afforded heated de-
bates at the national capitol
Early in November, 1902, sentiment |
was created in tho town of Indianola
against the reign of negro postmaster.
Minnie Cox, the colorcd woman in
charge of the office, had been serving for
five or six years, The town was small
village when she was first appointed.
There was only handful of citizens
there at the time.
A spirit Of enterprise caught the town
and on wave of prosperity it began to
grow rapidly. Sunilower county Is
one of tho best in Mississippi. The pop
ulatiOn Of the town increased and with
the increase came modern improve .
mcnts and new enterprises and indus ;
tries.
iFhe good citizens grew indignant at
having TO tolerate a negro postmaster. ,
AZ last the movement reached .
climax, 4 public mass meeting was =
held and resolutions adopted in which L
Minnie Cox was advised that her res h
Snation as postmaster would bo graft 5
,yiag to the people Of Indanoa. The ;,
resolutions contained no infammatory
natter. They were mild. Her husband
5 a railway mail clerk The couple had T
'rected home, bought farming prop A
arty and anasscd snug sum OF cash. al
they did not care to become unacccpt- is
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-30
SPLENDID SHOWING
OF DELTA BANK
Deposits Increased S233,S36.2I
Since Oct, 81.

The statement of the Delta Bank ap-
pearing in another column makes a re-
markabIy fine showing for that splendid
institution. When the last statement
was made on Oct. 81, 1908, the bank had
on deposit subject to check SI31, ,0O5.25.
At the beginning Of the new year, Just
two month later, the deposits had in
creased to SGOi,8il.4G, a net gain of
s233, ,S3G.21.
The COMMONWEALTH congratulatcs
the management of the bank upon this
splendid showing, which is credit to
Greenwood and the county Of LcFlorc.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-30

for two Sundays | have been unable
10 meet the congregation ON account cr
severe case Of the grippe. am SO far
recovered as TO make it safe TO announce
services for next Sunday,
look forward gratefully to bcint in
my place again and to meeting the pc,-
pie In the house of God W. NJ, Brnn
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-30
ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

On Jan. 10, at the home Of the brides
mother, near Sidon, Mr.. Beniaman Hen
son and Miss Lemmio Mccormick were
married, the ceremony being witnessed
by the relatives and the intimate friends
of the families.
The bride is sister of Mr.. Hugh Me
Cormick, of Yazoo City, and is young
lady of attractive manners and many
womanly virtues. The groom is a young
man Of fine character, and is engaged in
the mercantile and planting business
near Sidon.
The COMMONWEALTH extends hearty
congratulations and best wishes TO the
couple, with the hope
that their lives may be filed with hap
pincss and prosperity.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-30
Don't Look So Tired.

It's enough to make bne tired just to
look at you. Don't look SO tired. You
must suffer terribly. You know that
Ayers Sarsaparilla cures blood-poverty,
nervous depression and general debility
And 1t has been doing this for 60 yearsl
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-30
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Dromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money il it
sils to cure. L. W. Groves signature
is on each box. 25t.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-30
Notice.

In order to maintain a sufficient fire
pressure during the cold weather VIC
VIII have an inspector on our pine lines
ootb during the day and night and
wherever the water il found wastinr
same will bo cut of from our mains
without further notice.
dhhENW0on LlGHT u WATER Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-30

The character Of the men who have
signed the call for the meeting indicates
that there is something substantial be-
hind the proposed enterprise, and the
citizens Of the town who are Interested
III the promotion Of the interests of
Greenwood and the magnificent country
which the road would traverse should
rally to the support Of the enterprise,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-30

February IA is Valentine Day, so don't
forget that Weller has one that will
please your sweetheart, Or the girl you
want for sweetheart. js-so-at
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-30
'1'''''F'2"E's3's''3s+E., :,a,s.s...s*.ss,s
GREENWOOD SOCIETY
...,..,.!..,,..:.t,. g...s..

/ The Birmingham (AyaJ News has the
following notice Of the marriage of a
sister Of Mrs. c, Z. Thomas, Of this city
"ln quiet homo wedding yesterday af.
ternoon al 3: 30 O'Clock Mr.. c. Clarke
Jones and Miss Mary McCrcary were
happily married, the Rev. W. r. Hendrix
officiating, Only few friends of the
contracting parties Ncr. present at tho
ceremony,
The bride was dr. s,cd in becoming
travelling suit, and Slr and Mrs. Jones
left Immediately form short trip to the
east. Both bride and groom are very
popular and well known in The city and
State, and their wedding was an event I.
Of more than ordinary interest. They
will make Birmingham their home, and |
after A few days will welcome their
friends and acquaintanccs,
., -. &C,
The affair that took rank as being at
The very pcnuaclo Of charm and attrac-
tion achieved by socia! affairs this win
ter was the reception given by the
Episcopal Guild, Thursday evening,
January 2S at Mr.. and Mrs, L. /. Mum
gers lovely home on Nardanan street,
to Rev. Gibbs, Mrs. Gibbs and Miss
Gibbs.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-30

Mr.. r. II. Mcknight visited Memphis
a few days this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-30
ELECTRIC RAILROAD
AGAIN DISCUSSED
~---t---~r--f- -f-r--s------
Greenwood TO BeIzOnl the Route Now
Proposed.
A MASS MEETING IS CALLED
-~------=----.=------
Board of Trade Working ZeaiousIy FOR
the Advancement of the interests
OF Greenwood.
A MASS MEETING is CALLED

An enthusiastic meeting OF the Green.
wood Board Of Trade was held at the
Mayors office Wednesday evening, at
which proposItlun was discussed look
ing to the building Of an electric rail
road from Greenwood to Itta Bena and
BClZOni.
The following call was issued
"A meeting is called by the Green
wood Board Of Trade to be held at the
Mayors office in the city OF Greenwood
on Tuesday, Feb. 8, of all citizens and
Interested parties in proposed elec-
trle railway from Greenwood to Belzoni,
carrying freight, and especially mail
and passengers,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-30
The Best Hlgh.Art Job Printlno

COSTS NO MORE THAN THE OTHER
KIND, THAT'S WHAT YOU GET
AT THE COMMONWEALTH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
Academy Of Music.

Nellie McHenry. with her supporting COM
pany in M Liss,' was accorded a warm
reception last night, an indication that time
has worn no rough edges on the attraction
The dramatization of Bret Harte's story of
the rough and uneducated girl of noun
tain mining camp is too we'll known to need
any comment at this time. The members Of
the cast supporting Miss McHenry are the
same as last year. and there was not the
slightest hitch during the four acts which
1t takes for a proper presentation of the
story. OF the four scenes shown. the one
OF the court room is probably the most in
teresting and amusing L. J. Loring, as the
judge who does everything "accordin' to the
statoots," regardless of the results, swas I'M
usually good In the character, and created
much merriment. Irwin r. Walton. as
prairie actor" was also good, and cleverly
assisted Miss McHenry in several special
ties. George B. Miller, casted as Yuba BILL
made a good protector for 'Liss' in her
several difficulties. Frank Dayton as the
schoolmaster was good. was also How
ard Sydney in the role of the Mexican.
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Lincoln Republican League.

The District republican central committee
and the local auxiIaries of the Lincoln Re-
publican National League have consolidat-
ed. joint campaign committee will be an
nounced in few days by James w. Poe
president of the national organization and
temporary chairman of the District central
committee. J. W. Smallwood Is temporary
secretary and DR.. w. S. Richardson tenn
porary treasurer of the local organization
I. ii. a. Moore Of PENNSYLVANIA is vice pres
ident and acting secretary and John Cape
hart treasurer of the national organization.
Esau Rembert will look after the state
auxliaries of the league and report condi-
tons found to President Poe at the tenn
porary national headquarters of the league,
40S South Capitol street, this city.
The annual convention of the league will
be held some time in October and Senator
Fairbanks will be urged to address the con-
vention. The place of meeting has not yet
been selected.
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READING OF WILL DELAYED.
Lawyer Said to Have Lost Combinatio
of Safe Containing It.

The services of an expert locksmith
may have to be brought into requisition
before the will of the late Mary Almaro-
liza can be read before the heirs, as re-
quired by law. The document is locked
in big safe vault in the Office Of Attor-
ney George e. Sullivan in the Fendall
building, 1t is stated, and Mr.. Sullivan is
said to have lost the combination by
which the vault can be opened. Inquiry
at the attorneys office today developed
the fact that he is out Of town, and will
not return until about September 1.
In the meantime Lewis and Joseph
Alexander, the young white men who are
said to be the sole beneficiaries under the
will Of their negro foster mother, will
have to wait in expectancy. Nothing has
been heard recently from the alleged
niece and nephew Of the deceased, jamie
and Joseph Grayson, who live in Balti-
more. The amount of property in real
estate and bonds involved in the will is
said by Lewis Alexander to be about S4S.-
600.
Joseph and Lewis Alexander are not
brothers. They were born of different
parents, Lewis in a house occupied by
Mary Almarolia in Southeast Washing
ton, and Joseph it is said in house she
occupied FOR many years on Maryland
avenue near LIST street southwest She
adopted both boys at the time of their
birth, and gave them the same namG and
until her death they were generally re-
garded as brothers.