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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-06
Most Annoying Evil.


The gallery boys are fair
Judges of performance. this
will have to be admitted. They
know when the attraction is not up to
promises. They will countenancc
slight variation, but if they have been
drawn in by a get-rich-quick scheme
they are not slow TO let the player fox
know that they have been accustomed
70 better than tank town entertain
ments. One hears kissing in the lead
ing theatres of the world. Kisses are
an evidence of rudeness, but in some
instances are almost aggravated, for
the patron of the theatre is too often
outraged in this century by impostOrs.
But if the performance does not hap
pen TO be the style that appeals to the
particular fancy of the gallery boys.
despite that it might be meritorious
and thoroughly satisfactory to the oc-
cupants in the lower divisions of the
house. they will inflict their displeas-
ure not alone on the performers, but
on the whole of the remainder of the
audience, by grOans. whistles, calls TO
some one on the stage, or exchange of
words between themselves that can be
heard throughout the building
shoot Peanuts From Gallery.
Even they have gone to the point of
throwing peanut shells on the stage
and at the heads of persons sitting in
the parquet, and then give the laugh
to the one hit when he turned around
to locate whence the assault came, to
the utter modification of the latter.
Incidents of this character injure a
theatre. They can be stopped. If the
officer in the gallery is not able to
control the hoodlum element, the man
agement would be warranted in put
ting one there who can.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-12-01

Oysters in every style. scates-
Momand Cafe, caterers to the best
trade.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-12-01
Tribute Of Respect.

Whereas, the Supreme Ruler of the
universe has seen fit in His wisdom Ia
remove by death our worthy brother
John Dahmer, Sr.; therefore be it
Resolved by Greenwood Lodge No. 11S
|. Q. 0. f., That while we bow in humble
submission to His Allwise will, we sim
cerely regret the loss of our beloved
brother and friend, who was a charter
member and trusted officer of our Lodge,
and who always took devoted interest
in its progress and material welfare.
Resolved End, That in Bro. Dahmer's
death our community has lost a good
citizen, the Lodge faithful member,
and his daughter and sons kind and
indulgent father.
Resolved 3rd, That we extend the
grief-stricken family our sincere condo
lence in their great bereavement; that
these resolutions be spread upon the
Lodge minutes, and that copy of same
be published in the city papers and sent
to the family Of our beloved deceased
brother.
J. H. LUCAS,
W. s. VARDAMAN,
]. L. GILLESPIE,
Committee.
Greenwood, Miss. Nov. 20, 1905.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-12-01
THE COMMONWEALTH'S
HOLIDAY EDITION.
Richest Llthosraph Cover Pages Ever
Designed.

The Commonwealths Holiday Edition
will be issued ON December 18th, and
several of our business men have already
contracted for space in same.
This magnificent edition will appear
in time to reach the papers many read
ers before they have done their Christ.
mas shopping, and the wise merchant
will take advantage of it's columns to
iudiciously advertise his holiday goods.
The cover for our Holiday Edition is
one OF the most attractive designs of
the photographers art, and large num-
ber OF extra copies will be printed and
mailed to people who do their trading
in Greenwood.
Those who wish to take advantage of
this splendid opportunity to advertise
their holiday goods should arrange for
space on or before December 10th.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-12-01
Sl,l5I,773.4I
ON DEPOSIT.
Loans and Discounts OF Our Banks Al
sresate $2,725,5 ,54o.a3.

The banks of Greenwood make great
financial showing in their statements
dated November 10th.
The combined loans and discounts OF
these stauneh banking institutions
amount to S2,725,5l0s3, and they had on
deposit subject to check on the above
date Sl,l5l, ,773.4l.
This is indeed a very gratifying con-
dition Of affairs for Greenwood and vi
cin'ty, and we doubt whether any city
in the State can make better showing
through its banks.
We congratulate our bankers upon
their great prosperity and wish for them
continued success.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-12-01
AN OLD CITIZEN
PASSES AWAY.
Dr.. K. S. McLemore Dies at the Age
of Go Years.

Another of Greenwood and LeHore
county's landmarks has been summoned
to that bourne from whence no traveller
returns
DIR. II. s. McLemore, one of our most
highly esteemed citizens, died on the
morning of November 24th at 2 O clock
aged 6S years.
DIR. McLemore was born at Tusca.
loosa, Ala, in 1887, and located in Car
roll county, Miss, about fifty years ago,
and has been prominent citizen of Car
roll and Letlore counties ever since. He
Joined Company A, Battalion Of Cavalry,
at Walden in the spring of 1851 as a pri-
vate. and had an eventful career as
Confederate soldier. He was wounded
and captured twice during the war, es-
Gaping each time and rejoining his COM
mand; was detailed headquarters scout
under Gen. Van Dorm and remained with
him until he was murdered. At the close
OF the war he was member of Harvey's
famous scouts.
For many years DIR. McLemore was a
leading practicing physician, but retired
from the practice several years ago and
devoted his time to his planting and
other interests.
DR.. McLemore was a good citizen,
devoted husband, loving father, con
'istent member of the Presbyterian
church, a loyal Mason, and withaI gen
lleman of the old school.
His funeral was conducted from the
amily residence Friday afternoon at
$50 o'clock under the auspices of the
Masonic fraternity. Rev. W. W. Harri-
on, pastor Presbyterian church, preach
ID the funeral sermon, and Hon. s. R.
coleman, of Hugh A. Reynolds Camp, U. |
}. v, delivered an appropriate tribute
o his memory.
The entire community is grieyed over
he loss of this truly good man and ex-
mplary citizen.
DIR. McLemore's remains were inferred
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-12-01
SCATES BROS.
AND MOMAND
Purchase G. S. Jones 6 Co.'S Restau-
rant and Cafe.

Messrs. Scates Bros. & Momand pur-
chased Messrs. G. S. Jones & Co.'S res
taurant and cafe last week, and are now
in active charge of the business and will
give it their close personal attention.
These young men will cater to the
best trade, and we are confident they
will succeed in getting it. They will
keep the best of everything good to eat,
and serve same In a manner to please
the most fastidious.
Call and see them when you want
something good to eat.
The purchase Of this restaurant and
cafe in no way interferes with Scates'
Soda Fountain and Refreshment Parlors,
which will be continued at the old stand.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-12-01
WORK OF THE
METHODIST CHURCH
For Past Year Makes Masnlflcent
Showing.

The work Of the year at the Methodist
church closes with next Sundays servi-
ces.
The pastor, Rev. J. G. Park, will preach
his last sermon for the year at that
time.
The year has been one of progress.
Fifty-six members havo been added to
the membership, the church has inaupu-
rated forward movement in the SUP
port of special missionary. A Senior
Epworth League and Junior Epworth
League have been organized and all the
auxiliaries of the church have done
faithful service.
The financial budget for the year will
show S5,0O0.0O raised for all purposes.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-12-01
American Express Co. Moves It's Office

The American Express Co. has moved
its Office into tho building next door east
of The Commonwealth office, and the
millinery department of the Il. II. Austin
Dry Goods Co has been moved into tho
building formerly occupied by the Ex-
press Co. Manager E. Drummer found
that the former quarters we're too small
for the Express Company's increasing
business, hence the removal to larger
building.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-12-01
"A BIG BARN
DESTROYED BY FIRE.
Hon. G. A. Wilson's Barn and Cont ents
Burned.

The mammoth Ashland plantation barn
belonging to Hon. G. A. Wilson, was des.
stroyed by fire at about two o'clock
Tuesday morning last.
The barn contained large supply of
nay, bagging and ties, which were
also consumed by the confagration.
fortunately none Of the mules and hors-
es sustained any injuries.
The barn and its contents were valued
at over $4,000, and the building was in
sured for $1,000.
The origin of the fire is thought to
have been from spontaneous combustion.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-12-01
THE GREENWOOD
SAVINGS BANK
wakes Most CrcdltabIe FlnancIa,
Showing.

The Greenwood Savings Bank makes a
most creditable financial showing in the
quarterly statement published in this
issue Of The Commonwealth.
This splendid institution has a paid
up capital Of $4,000. its undivided prof
its are $2,584.77, has loans and discounts
aggregating $62,3S7.l2, and the cash de-
poslts subject to check foot up $4O,-
127I8.
The Greenwood Savings Bank has been
In business about one and half years,
and under the wise management of its
officers and directors has prospered from
its infancy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-12-01

Thanksgiving Day was pretty gener-
ally observed in Greenwood yesterday.
The banks, postolllce, public schools and
most Of the stores were closed for the
day, and Thanksgiving services were
held at the Baptist church at II o'clock
in the morning. Everybody had good
dinner in Greenwood, and seemed happy
and contented with the world and the
balance of mankind,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-12-01

We shall be glad to welcome large
representation from Greenwood on
Wednesday evening, Dec. 9th, to hear
this great pulpit-orator lecture at the
Methodist church here.
Admission 81 90, for children 40 cents.
Accommodations at reasonable rates
will be provided for all those desiring
to come and who will send me their
names. Come on the afternoon branch
train.
Yours, etc.
NJ. M. PHILLIPS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-12-01
NJ. Nj. PHILLIPS,

BY dealing with US you are
lengthening your life. Worry
and annoyance shorten life,
but your mind is at rest when
your orders are placed with
Delta Lumber Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-12-01
OMISSIONS MADE GOOD.
Two Items Omitted From First Nation.
al Banks Statement.

In the publication of the statement of
the First National Bank of Greenwood,
last week, two items were omitted in
the list Of resources Of that staunch in
stitution.
The total footings were all right, but
in copying the statement from the ORR
ginal the following items we're omitted:
fractional currency, nickels and cents
$l,O05.s2, and specie s6,331.OO. The
omissions have been properly inserted
and the statement Of the First National
appears again this week in correct
shape.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-12-01

at Odd Fellows Cemetery, the following
gentlemen being pall-bearers; Active
W. A. Gillespie, Il. r. McShane, M. G.
Humphrey, W. S. Barry, g. B. Stewart,
G. W. Crockett; Honorary John T. Nc
Cain, Arch Peteet, W. W. McNeill, s. r..
Coleman, ]. II, Ellington, Geo. N. Morris,
W. r.. Bell, W. NJ. Peteet.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-12-01

We handle all grades of
Lumber and our prices are
right. Delta Lumber Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-12-01

DIR. McLemore's S remains were inferred
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-04
"Totiay T0mOrr0yv All the time Cook with Cas-"
COSTLY SODA FOUNTAIN.
Troy Drug Houses Addition Attract
 Mach Attention. 'g .

Much Attention.
 Troy, March 3.-(Special,)-Thed drug house of Goldthwaite & Son has just installed a magnificent soda fount. which Is attracting the attention of everyone who has an eye for things exhibit at the Worlds Fair and the manufacturers stated frankly that 1t was too expensive for practical pur- poses, but 1t suited Mir. Goldthwaite. and he bought 1t. The woodwork is solid handcarved mahogany. with ex- ceivable positions, while the fount proper is composed of beautifully poll ished iniaid onyx, -1.F
 The many friends of Ike Rosenbere are congratulating him on the an- nouncement of his engagement to Miss
 J. W. Fitzpatrick and Miss Maggie F. Williams were united in marriage at Harmony, this County. yesterday, Rev. J. M. Dannelly. officiating. MT. Kil- patrick is a prominent merchant ond planter residing at shelhorn. while one of Pike's most popular teachers. They are at home to their friends ct Shelhorn.
 The City Improvement Club. an or- ganizatiou composed of Troy's patri- otic ladies. with the cooperation of the setting out of lot of niagnolia trees around the new city school build ing. The club will next give its at- tention to beautifying the campus of the State Normal College.
 Clarence McArtha, who recently sub is reported as rapidly recovering.
 United States Commissioner c. s. Tutwiler is spending today in Mont gomery. attending court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-04
ARGUED BRAHAMs CASE.
Lawyers in WOrdy War Before Board
 of PardOns.

La"EeN sn "OEay WaF neh~fe noaEo
 of Pardons.
 Jesse F. Stallingc and B. M. Allen of Birmingham had a war of words yes terday before the State Board of Par dons when a petition was formally pre- sented begging communication of the death sentence hanging over Jud Bra ham, a Birmingham negro, to life im- prisonment.
 The two criminal lawyers. MT. Stall lings supporting the petition. and MT. guments for nearly an hour each.
 The Board of Pardons. composed of State Auditor T. T.. Sowell. Attorney General Massey Wilson and Secretary under consideration and will decide on a recommendation or no recommenda- tion before March 10.
 Jud Braham will be hanged in Birm- ingham on that date unless there is executive interference.
 Braham shot and instantly killed Minnie Crenshaw. negress, near Ems ley, last year. The woman was the object of Brahams impetuous affec- tions. She was a well educated teacher in one of the negro public schools of Ensley. He is also an educated negro with a peAcefuI re ord in the Birm- ingham district. t..
 Braham was working with the wo- man on a summer night last year when he asked her to become his wife. She refused, whereupon he pulled a revol- yer from hts pocket and offered 1t to the negress with the request to shoot him. She declined this invitation. A second later, calling her attention to passing train, Braham fired a shot into her brain as she turned.
 The woman fell into Braham's arms. He fired two more bullets into her body while he held her in his arms. He sur rendered to the police who appeared on the scene soon afterwards.
 The long list Of petitioners for the commutation of Braham's sentence as- sert their belief that he Is insane and was mad at the time of the shooting.
 There Is no doubt that Braham's con duct has been somewhat fatuous since his Imprisonment. He has deplorod the fact that he will put Jefferson County to the expense of an execution. He appeared indifferent as to the re- suits of his crime soon after its com mission.
 B M Allen assisted Solicitor Hehin of the Jefferson County Criminal Court
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-04
INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY-SCHOOL LESSON
Copyright, Davis W. Clark.)

the parable of the leaven in the meal
 Had Jesus come to the feast with the Galilean caravan He might have appeared a partisan. Sectional ani- mostly. always ripe, would have been inflamed; preaching would have been out of the question and riot imminent Divine His prudence! When the edge of curiosity had been taken off by lapse of time, the murmuring and tn- terchange of opinion, as well as the progress of the. festive services, nn- heralded and with benignant calmness, the Master appeared Tn the temple, and on an occasion especially designated by the law for the purpose of instruc- tion, He took the tesk out of the un- worthy hand of the Pahrisees.
 The evangelist gives us but the briefest outline of what was, perhaps. an ex.ended discourse. well named the first great coloquy with the Jewish populace and their rulers'-discourse much interrupted by the contradiction of sinners. Jesus exordium consists in an affirmation of the Divine origin of His teaching. My doctrine is not that of mere man, as appear to be. It is not earthly wisdom. It Is the message of Jehovah, who sent Me. This shall be confirmed by an inward conscious ness to those who obediently receive it."
 Bread. water, light, the indispensa- bles, are the emblems Jesus selected to represent His offices to the human soul. It was His custom to draw con trasts to passing events. Probably af- ter the pretty illumination in the tenn pie. caused by the lighting of the mul- tftudinous lamps upon the candelabra in the treasury. He exclaimed, T am the Light of the world" So. on this oc- casion, when the priest came with the reJocing processional, bearing aloft the golden urn filed with water from
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-04
Call For Capitol Book
FUNDING ACT IS VALID
IT WAS EMBODIED IN THE NEW
 CONSTITUTION.
Govern0E's Authority to Issue Bonds Was Not Taken Away by Supreme Court Decision in Court
 house Case.

Acting Governor Cunningham yes- terday said that the decision of the su- preme Court of Alabama nullifying the ordinance of the Constitutional Con- vention authorizing the Pell City and Calcis courthouses will not affect the validity of the gold bonds to be issued in refunding that part of the State debt due next year.
 Attorney General Massey Wilson was consulted by the Governor when he framed his plan of refunding $s.403.50O of the States bonded debt. The At torney General says there is absolute authority for the refunding bonds.
 A list was compiled Thursday by Hon. John B. Weakley. of Birming- ham, showing the ordinances of the 1901 Constitutional Convention which were passed but not ratified by the people. Among those was one which limited the refunding bonds of the State to fifty years and no less. It was presumed that as this ordinance ratification 1t went the way of the Pell City-Ca1cis ordinance.
 But with this ordinance abrogated there is a section of the body of the con stitution which validates the refunding bonds now being advertised for sale. It is section 2ss and is as follows:
 The act of the General Assembly of Alabama entitled, 'an act to con5oli- date and adjust to bonded debt of the States of Alabama" apprcvsd Febru- ary IS, 1895. and an act ...hendatory thereof entitled, 'an act to amend sec ton of an act to consolidate and adjust the bonded debt of the State og Alabama approved FebrusPy IS. iS95.'' which said last named act was approved February Is, 1899. are hereby made val i'd, and both of said acts shall have the full force and effect of law. except insofar as they authorize the redemp, tfon before maturity of the bonds au- thorized by said acts to be issued. The Governor is authorized and empowered to act under the same and to carry out all the provisions thereof; provided. that the bonds authorized to be issued by said acts and Issued hereunder may be made payable at any time not exceeding fifty years from the date thereof. and shall not be redeemable nntil their maturity"
 The Governor considers this full au- thority for his refdnding bonds. The bonds make a good appeal to the peo- ple of Alabama especially as they will be exempt from taxation ih this State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-04
CITR0NELLE CHAUTAUQUA,
 March 2-29, 1905. rwr rrxxEr uENEQ nE AI.AnA NG
TN THE P

The very best Chautauqua talent has been engaged for this assembly; an au- ditor'um seating over 2.000 has been erected; there will be a golf tourna- msnt for the Fulford Cups offered by e D Fuiford of Leeds, England. and other outdoor sports of minor import ance will be indulged in. The program will be the most elaborate ever given in tn South. For copy of the Chau- t,uoua program and booklet on Cit ronelle and information as to rates. ap- ply to your home Agent. or write Jno M. Beail, c. P. A. Nj & O. R. R., St Y.ou,a adv--tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-04

1sTOdny Tomorrow All the time Cook with Gas.o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-04

First Quarter. Lesson \. John VII,
 37-4e, March 5, 1905.
 Jesus at the Feast of Tabernaclcs.
 A glance at the opening of the chap ter shows the circumstances. under which Jesus came to this feast. He was practically an exile from the po- litical and. ecclesiastical center of the nation. It was imprudent for Him to walk in Jewry." The larger part of His public ministry was spent In Cali lee, a place so obscure ecclesiastical ly as compared with Judea that 1t was next to doing His miracles in secret to perform them there But He was not Inactive because He could not 'sit in Moses seat" He walked" in Galilee md did works, teaching. preaching and healing. Incidentally the course .pur- sued by Jesus is an admirable object lesson. Because the highest sphere is not open to one is no reason why the sphere which is open should not be filled to its rim with one best deeds
 Tho advice of Jesus brothers that He should go into Judca and work mir acles was in iteration of the devils temptation for Him to cast Himself down from a pinnacle of the tenn pie; namely, perform some prodigy in the very presence of the rulers, and thus extort immediate acknowledge ment of His Messiaship. Theirs was the wisdom of this world. If one wants to be known. and, of course, that is the thing to be desired. he must be ostentatious and force public attention" How i'll could they under stand a kingdom that cometh not with observation. They had heard in vain
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-04

Save for my daily range. Among the pleasant fields of Holy Writ, I might despair. -Tennyson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-04
OzarIk Bank Authorized.

Washington. March 3.--(Special)- The First National Bank of Ozark has been authorized to begin business with sz5, ,0O0 capital. G. P. Bowling is pres- 'ident: J. D. Holman, vice-President; b, c. Mum, Cashier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-04
ride. In the Great Lakes.

Tn theory there must be lunar tides of the Great Lakes. although they may be too small to be detected in bodies of water and much more affected py winds and by differences in barometric pressure This latter influence Is so potent that in Lake Michigan 1t some times causes disturbances resembling the waves when the surface of the wa- ter is otherwise quite calm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-04

First Quarter. Lesson X. John vii,
 37-46, March 5, 1905.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-04
The Capitol Brewing & Ice O..

in the prosecution of Braham's case.
 He was defended by Jesse Stallings.
 Braham,s date of execution is March 10, the same as that of Will Robinson, another negro of Birmingham who murdered a, negress last year in Jeffer- son County because she refused to re-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-04

r Beginning today cars of the Mont
 Eomery Street Railway will run
 throuGh tn Elaatrie Park 2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-04
No COtOline Used for Cooking Purposes.

SOUP.
 Chicken Gumbo with Rice, IS; Conscmmt with verTnacelli, IS; PlaIn Celery. IS; Dii4 Pickles. 10; Queen Olives. 10.
 FISH
 Planked Shad a 10 Mecca, 35: Filet Of Trout. Tomato Sauce, sJ; Broned epan ish Mackerel 30; Crab Meat in Cream au gratin. 70: Oysters q la Ancienne in Chafing ENTREES AND ROAST Calfs Brains Ia Gastronome with Mashed Potatoes and onions. SO; Brolled sweetbread on Toast with Peas, 70: Broiled Dove on Toast with Mecca Potatoes, 35: Small Sirloin Steak with Mecca Potatoes (for one), 40; Roast Prime Ribs of Beef with Potatoes, 70; Stuffed Roast Young Capon with Apple Fritters. 70.
 JOS kRUf1AN, Manager.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-04

VE0ETABLEa
 Boston Baked Beans. 10; stswed Cora Ds; Srsi'ed a. celssy a.. io June psA A Potatoes rissoies. IS. Sauerkrant. 10 To tato Pancakes. IS: Lima Beans 10; MacA. ronL IS. SALAD.
 Tomatoes. Is; Lettuce, IS: mn surprlsa 16: Waldorf. IS. DESSERT. Cold Pudding Sabayon. 10; GrMpefruia fEi Baked Apples and Cream, is: Preservel Peaches. Iss Mlnee or Apple Pie. les FTuii Tartlets. 10i Oranges. fs CHEESH W English Stilton, IS; Imperial 1g. swssa 10; Cafe Ia Creme. Ioi Cate TrancaisA iG
 ThE MECCA,