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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04
Mr.. GROUND HOG
HAS HIS DAY
Animal Has a Place in Legislative
History.
THE HOOSIERS FIX THE DAY
Strong Belief In Animal Prphet All Over
the United States.

Last Thursday was February 2, ant
therefore it was also Ground Hog Day
Practically in every State in th'
Union the little animal has been closel,
connected with the weather condition.
for many years, and it is even said thai
the Indians counted on him coming out
and taking view of the situation. 1t is
well known fact that the old time
negroes counted on the hogs prognosti.
cations rather more than they did on
the family almanac.
Tradition has it that on the second
day of every February the ground hog
comes from his ole in the earth and
looks about him; if he sees his shadow
he goes back into his hole and remains
for six weeks, showing that winter will
last that much longer. But If he fails
to see his shadow he comes forth and
remains out indicating that winter is
over.
twenty-five years ago number of
legislators were sitting in the old Bates
House at Indianapolis. An argument
started as to whether ground hog day
came on the 1st or I'd of February. Some
contended that it was one date, while
others stuck to it that it was the other
That morning when the session opened,
Representative P. L. d. Mitchell, of
Monroe county, introduced bill in
which it was set forth that henceforth |
Mr.. G. Hogg was to make his appearance |
on the second day of the second month |
OF every year and for all time. The bill |
passed without discussion and without
a dissenting vote. 1t was approved by
the Senate and the Governor signed it.
Later.-The ground hog did not see
his shadow in the Greenwood vicinity
on Thursday becaase the gun did not
shine. Theresore, according to his way
of calculating winter is thing of the
past in the Delta.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04
LEFLORE COUNTY
MEDICAL SOCIETY
Programme for the February Meet.
Ing Next Week.

Below is given the programme for the
February meeting of the Leflore county
Medical Society. Some well known
names are on the list for papers and dis
cussions, and it will no doubt be an in
teresting and beneficial gathering. The
meeting will occur next Monday at
o'clock In the Masonic hall:
Society to be called to order by re-
firing President Dickens.
Roll call.
Reading Of Minutes Of last meeting.
Installation Of President-elect Eggle-
ston.
Installation Of other officers-elect.
Address of President, DR.. S. A. Eggle-
ston, Shellmound.
Paper on Pneumonia, DR.. ]. NJ. Ander-
son, Itta Bena.
Discussion.
Paper on Dystocia; DR.. s. L. Brister,
Greenwood.
Reports Of Clinical cases.
Discussion.
Unfinished Busin sss.
Miscellaneous Business.
Annosarenents.
Rea iing n ~
lou IusOAt w E4layss- Y
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04
Swing Your Corners.

I'VE are now in the midst OF the sea
son for parties, dancing, mirth and
festivity. The rosined hair of the
horses tail travels merrily over the
intestines OF the defunct cat and evok.
ing music to which impatient feet trip
gaily over the floor. Misc, Miss, Out
look.
Happy day! Let joy be uncontned!
Happy people! But speaking of real
pleasure, did you ever catch 'possum
up 'simmon tree, or see an electric
Lightly
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04

Col. ]. d. AcLemore, OF the firm o
Barbee & hcLemore, formerly Of Green
wood but later Of Grenada, is now il
the city arranging fine suite Of room,
in the now Hamilton building on Howard
street, in which they will conduct .
general real estate business. Some Of
the furniture has arrived and Ia in
place, although the once will probably
not be opened for business before Mon
day or Tuesday OF next week.
Col. NcLemore is so well known all
through the Delta country that his
mere statement concerning any deal 10
all that is necessary to convince any
prospective purchaser, and The Com
monwealth predicts that this firm will
not only make money for themselves,
but will largely add 70 the population
Of LeHore County.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04
AN ADAMLESS EDEN
The Young Ladies Ministries at Opera House tuesday Night
Was Engineered to Magnificent Finish.
Mere Man Cooly Put Aside While the Sex Poked Fun at
Him from the Boards--Great Success.

In the finale of the first part tn,
heidelberg" song from the Prince o
Pilsen by Mrs. Lomax and the euttr,
company was delightfully."- sung.
In the beginning of the second part
reading by Mrs. Lomax was quite 4
nit and was much enjoyed by those TO,
whom 1t was directly intended.
heubin and Cynthia" by Lille
humphreys and LEILA Robinson, two lit.
Tie tots, was acted in surprisingly
hne manner and elected much applansn
Miss May Aldridge as "Jane," with
her class, in Cant Do the Sum, was a
splendid feature Of the evening.
The Piper children were Katherine
George, Ethel Robertson, Marie Stew
art, Gertrude Fielder, Ella Mai Melton.
Mapel Campbell, Jeinellen Carr, GLADYS
bacon, Eleanor Sutton, Eula BowIes.
Without doubt the Marine drill vas
the finest ever seen in the Soutb. and
FOR the practice had, was perhaps never
equalled anywhere. The young ladies
were attractively and appropriately
costumed for the occasion and obeyed
the commands of the fair Captain Miller
with the precision OF the crack com
pany OF the National Guards.
The Florodora Sextette, in "TeIl Me
Pretty Maiden" was fine in every par
ticnlar, and was executed by Misses
Headen, Sanders, and Mai Aldridpe. r.
Aldridge, Evans, Nelson, Dennis, and
Mesdames Lockwood, weems and Wilt
tington.
The tambourine and bones young la
dies were sailing under aliases and
false colors, therefore we cannot COM
pliment them by their correct names
but all were good, witty and attractive
and delighted the audience, which was
as large as the fine little play house
'Neio dSCotuOudIe.
The chorus girls were: Mesdames
Lockwood, Weems, Wilmington and
Loma1; Misses Headen, Sanders, Mai
Aidridge, B. Aldridge, Evans, Nelson. |
Dennis, kcnnon, Merlin scruggs, Annie
hughes sallie Steele, Susie Petty,
CARA Bell, JAMIE Bennett, Annie
McNeill, Wheat Barkhalter, Jennie and
Matte Luckett, and Jimmie and Fan
nie scruggs.
The Young Ladies Minstrels proved
rare success from every point Of view,
md Greenwood is to be congratulate d I
'pon having sush an array 81 besnt,
md talent, L
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04
CANNON FREED
ON FIRST BALLOT
Accused Acquitted on Sttoad Trial For
Ills Life.
JURY ACTED QUICKLY.
CHARGED With the Allie ed Murder Of
Pete fierron Last Fell.
JURY ACTED QUICKLY.

The second trial of ], 4. Cannon
charged with the murder OF Pete IIerror
last iall, was concluded in the Lenor,
Circuit court Monday afternoon. the
Jury finding that the accused was not
guilty as charged
Inc arguments in the hard fought
case were begun Saturday, one speech
on either side being made. Col. Landrum
opened for the prosecution and deliver
ed a most dramatic speech. The Hon.
A. #. Gardner followed for the defense
in very eloquent manner,
On Monday morning when court tool;
up the duties for the week. the Hon.
Monroe McClurg opened for the defense
and spoke long and feeliugy. He was
Ill, but his speech was strong one,
District Attorney s. d. Neill closed for
the State and made one Of the strongest
speeches ever listened to anywhere.
Inc court room was packed with ex-
pectant spectators, all of whom believed
the wonderful arraignment would have
telling effect on the jury.
There was great surprise when the
jury returned within very brief time
and rendered the following virdict:
I'VE the jury find the defendant not
guilty"
Tho accused man sat with his wife
throughout all the ordeal without an
indicative expression of any kind, and
seemed not the least surprised at the
result Mr.. and Mrs. Cannon departed
Monday night for Carrollton.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04
Southern immigration station

Satisfactory progress Is reported from
tho committee appointed by the Now
Orleans Progressive Union, for tho puf-
pose of selecting o site for the estab'
Iishmcnt of the proposed big immlgra-
ton station at New Orleans. Commits
sioner General Sargent says be is e.
pociaIly anxious to establish this sta
tion 50 that New York may be relieved
Of the annual congestion and the South
ern States, including, North and South
Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee,
Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louis
lana, Texas Oklahoma and Indian Terri.
tories may draw their homeseekers
direct. From Walter Parker, our ny
Correspondent.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04
A MESSAGE FROM
THE ARCTIC CIRCLE
A Mixture Of Snow, Hail and SIeel
Yesterdays Weather.

A message from the arctic circle was
handed to the people Of Greenwood yes
to-day morning IN the shape of beau,
tifnl white carpet Of snow.
Therefore, tho ground hog is a liar
and the truth is not in him. For, did
he not say according to all his past his
tory, that If he failed to see his shadow
on the second that winter was over?
But the snow came Just the same and
with it a biting wind, and this condi-
tion prevailed all day Friday. There
was some sIeet mixed with the beau
ful" and walking on the granatoid, ospc-
ciaIly, was difficult.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04
He's from Missouri.

Col, H.C. Baker splendid and clever
gentleman from Missouri, is IN the city
with a fine drove Of mules which he is
advertising for sale in to-day's Com
monwealth. Col Baker is q represcn-
tative of one of the largest firms in
the world, and handles only the best
grades Of mules. As he is from Mis-
souri, he will take pleasure in Showing
you il you will call at the barn near
the Yazoo river bridge.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04

The young ladies ministrels have cou
and gone and conquered!
Mere man was cody informed at th
beginning that he would have no par
nor parcel in the game at any stage c
the proceedings, and he didn't.
While there Is no doubt that Profes
sor Julius Menko is an artist in his line
The Commonwealth does not believ
that he deserves any special credit 70
the success, because we take the stan,
that the young ladies Of Greenwood ar
in class all to their lovely selves AM
do not need any training in any effor
they may undertake.
The ]. z. George chapter OF the Unitet
Daughters Of Confederacy is fortunate
indeed to have such an array OF brilliant
sponsors, and the vast audience that
witnessed the high class attraction
Tuesday night was more than repaid
for having seen the entertainment.
The entertainment opened with "An
Hour of Wit and Song" the entire com.
pany being on the stage. Miss Ora
Evans the strikingly beautiful interlo.
cutor, seemed truly as a regal queen
upon happy throne.
The coon song, Alexander" by Ara
bella Snowfall, land we know that is not
the little Vixen's namel was rendered to
perfection and was decided hit.
"Goodbye. Little Girl, Goodbye" q
ballad by the lovely twins, Misses Jim
mie and Fannie Scruggs, was sung
sweetly and was encored several times.
Coon song, Il amt got no use fer
Sleep" by Lucinda Sasssfras was better
than IL it had been sung by . profess
sional, and the fine little mischievous
dance that went with it met with great
AID frequent applause.
Little Miss Eva Lynn Wcems sang
"Daisies" which was highly enjoyed by
the audience.
Saratoga Snowflake delightfully."- en-
tertained everybody with her song,
"Ive Feelin' for You,, and was called
back for more Of it.
Mrs. G. L. Lomax, the beautiful and
talented matron, thrilled the entire
house with her splendid rendition Of
"Blue Bells" and received a number OF
sncorcs.
Arabells SNOWFALL again stirred the
audience with her usual spirit and dash
WHOM she sang, Il Was Only Teasing
YOU
Tho Message of the yiolrts," ~
Mias Young. - briilisatly ssadsryd.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04
Jim 0'Neai, Drummer.

jim O'Neal the we'll known Greenwood
hustler, will take the road next Monday
in the interest of the wholesale house
of Mr.. t. P. Price. Mr.. O'Neal's terri
tory will embrace most Of the Delta
country, and the Commonwealth joins
his other friends in wishing him great
success here and snug corner in heay-
en- when he gets ready to move.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04

Cooperate with the Water Commits
sion in their efforts to maintain good
pressure at all times See that your
honse plumbing has cut-offs that are in
working order, before the next freeze
up,and substitute self-draining hydrants
for the goose-necks and faucets that
are ont in the weather. By an effort the
water pressure is being kept as high as
ten pounds in the daytime and five at
night. It's like pumping into sitter.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04
Theatre for Negroes.

Greenville, Miss, Feb. 2.--Greenville
is to have new theatre. There is moth
ing particular striking or interesting in
this announcement, but when it is
known that the enterprise is exclusively
negro undertaking it gives it an alto
gether different aspect. 1t is planned,
and will be used exclusively as house
of entertainment for colored persons.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04
from GreenyI!ls. OF CON Sc.

A Grocuyiiic drummor came to thn
city early Monday morning and while
wandering around Jac streets Ioobiug
at th" woudcrIulimpr0yomcutshoI.he he I.hed
up throc-ond-one.balr pound COW
frogs brother, The big poad.dweilcf
probably camc to t'rG SSrarc to enjoy
the lovely Mississippi weather but he
made the mistake of bis life by allowing
a GrecnviIlc man to get his peppers on
him.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04
Prominent Visitor.

Capt. E. Ross Smith, a graduate OF
West Point, and former army officer on
duty in Cuba and the Philippines, was
registered at the Greenwood Tuesday.
Capt. Smiths home is in Indianapolis,
Ind, although he represents a large
Cleveland firm, and comes to Greenwood
and other points in the state once a
year. He is strikingly handsome young
man, fine talker, and withal . very
pleasant gent eman.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04
vardaman and MS Critics.

The Coast Beacon gives a pretty hard
rap to the newspapers that are directly
or indirectly controlled by Referee
Wilson, as follows:
"Goy. vardaman Is making far better
chief executive than some Of bis politi-
cal enemies care to have, and they are
constantly displaying their petty spite
by dirty filings at a man who measures 20
far above them that no comparison can
be made.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04
WIN Remove to Mississippi.

Peducah, KY, Feb. 2.-The ReYs
George 0. Bachman has resigned ~ pas-
tor Of the Cumberland Presbyterian
church and gone to Mississippi to on
gage in Sunday school work ~
preached his last sermon at the local
church Sunday. Before coming 70 Pa-
ducah the Rey Bachman was one q ths
State Sunday school workers cf Tennes-
~ see' With headquarters at 0ashvills. -
80 been hero two years
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04
On a iinntinS Trio.

Mayor W. S, Vardaman aud Mr. W. J.
Gayden departed Thursday night for a
quail hunt in the vicinity of Dodd 5
Ferry.
The gentlemen are crack shots, have
fine retriever, and if they fail to bring
back a large bag OF the little brown
birds, 1t will be no ones fault but their
own and they shouldn't be soon tor
given. They will return to-day.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04
COURT NOTES.

Circuit court will probably not come
70 an adjournment until some time next
week. Below will be found the result
OF all actions up to the time of going tc
press:
The petit jurors for the week are a.
follows:
Jury No. Oscar Bernander, Phil
Clark. Simon Hyman, r. E. Clark, NJ
Mcmahon, ]. Ling, Peter Christensen,
T. S. Mclean, J. N. Bradford, ]. H.
Knight, J. W. Cartright and W. S. Wing.
field.
Jury No. 2.-W. r. Prophet, A. J.
Read, W. J. Holly, W. G. Coggins, E. ].
Kearney, W. A. Swift, s. W. Kemp,
Harris Carr, Tom Dean, L. Wheeler, W.
A. Stinson and j. B. Barry.
The following important cases have
been disposed Of:
Daisy Thompson VS.. Y. g. NJ. v. rail-
road, judgment for S1,750.
State vs.. Henry Lee, false pretense,
two years in the penitentiary.
State vs.. Jesse Holmes, larceny, three
years in the penitentiary.
State vs.. B. W. Jones, manslaughter,
ten years in the penitentiary.
State VS.. Will Hughes, attempt to
rape, five years in the penitentiary.
State VS.. Chas. Reading, assault and
battery, 500 and thirty days on the
county farm.
State VS.. Archie Stokes, murder, YER
dict Of guilty with sentence still pend
ing.
State vs. Jim Boone, nanslaughter, ten
years in the penitentiary.
Slate vs.. Kid Moore, attempt to kill,
$100 and three months on the county
farm.
State vs.. Will Askev, assault to kill,
500 and three months on the county
farm.
II you don't zee what you are looking
for ip The Co,nmop weeIth this week,
nv tesp "a AoFips sysss Taek ,od
you viii. W
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04
Mrs. Payne Improving.

Mrs. A. M. Payne, wife Of Mr.. A. N.
Payne. the expert manager Of the cloth
ing department Of the +. R. Austin's
store, is, we are pleased to state, recov-
ering from severe attact Of grip and
neuralgia.
For the past thr eweeks she has been
sufferer, and the entire public will be
pleased to learn the maladies have been
conquered.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04

Having purchased the entire stock Of
glassware and crockery from Stein
Grocery Company at so cents on the
dollar, we are goi & to close same out
below actual cost. Sale going on now
Buy it today tomorrow it will be sold.
LEON SLEIN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04
A. r. Smith, Afent.

Mr.. A. r. Smith who has been cashier
of the Y. & NJ. v. railroad in this city
hars resigned and accepted the agency
of the same road. Mr.. Smith has ably
conducted his department, and his pro-
motion is we'll merited,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04

The Lexington Telephone exchange
has been sold to the Cumberland COM
pany, and it is understood that the
Yazoo and Holmes companys lines will
also be absorbed by the Cumberland at
an early day.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04

Mayor Nardaman and Mr. Gayden re.
turned from their hunt near Dodds
Ferry on Friday, without making any
effort to find any game. They couldn't
stand for the horrible weather that blew
in on Thursday night.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04

Rather early for spring
shirt waists, but We have
received some swell styles.
Buy carly.
p. l.. DeLoach Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04
AROUND THE TOWN.
In the proposed rivers and harbor s
bill the lazoo will receive an appropri-
alton Of about 800 900.

In the proposed rivers and harborl
bill the YazOo will receive an appropri
alton Of about 800 900.
.s. .s
See the ad. Of the Delta laundry in to
days paper. Manager Kossman is doing
hfs best to please his patrons and his
ever increasing trade proves that he is
doing all that they expect of him.
Soc the ad OF the Delta Laundry in
to-days paper. Manager Kossman is
doing his best to please his patrons and
his eYer-increasing trade proves that he
is doing all that they expect Of him.
.D
DR.. F. II, Normandin and wife, Of Wi
mona, are now located in Green wood.
The doctors office Is near the city hall
for the present, but will be elsewhere
as soon as place suitable can be found.
DR.. Normandin is well known through
out the Delta, where his practice as a
specialist has been large for years.
Those interested should read in this
issue today the plantation sale of Messrs.
j. L. and ). L. Dodds, OF Doddsyille.
MISS These gentlemen have omit the
planting business and will sell all their
I'VE stock and implements at public
auction at Doddsyille on Feb. Z. In the
sale are more than 100 head of mules
and horses.
II you are going away or coming
back or have visitors, or know any
news Of interest TO yourself or any one
else, please drop us note or use your
taIk-box. We are always glad to print
any items Of personal interest concern
ing the movements Of people; and no
matter how dilligent our reporters are
they very often fail to learn all the
little happenings.
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The Arena has by single bound
regalned It's old place among the fore
most reviews Of the New World. The
typographical makeup and artistic fea-
lures OF tn magazine are incomparabIy
better that ever before In its history,
The Introduction Of number Of large
portraits printed in sepia ink on India
INT paper constitutes striking art
feature that is adding greatly to its
popularity The Editorial Department,
since Mr. Flower again became sole ed
tor, is one of the most attractive and
Interesting features Of the review.
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04
THEATRICAL NOTES.

Germans new farce comedy,"A Fr lend
OF the Family was presented at the
Greenwood play house Wednesday even
ing by strong company, and furnished
few hours of real fun. The comedy
was bright from end to end.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04

Send the children to us
for shoes. Big reductions
to make room for spring
stock. p. d. DcLoach Go.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04

Day boarders wanted at 400 George
Street. Table nrst class Rates ress.
enable. j-1s-3t
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04

Wanted: House MoyiDg. To move
buildings. Satisfaction guaranteed
Fine relarcaces Box lls, Itta Bena
Aits feb4-4t
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04

loo-piece dinner sets, 5000, at Leor
STEMS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04

Our muslin underwear at
so cents and $1.00 a gar
ment can't be beat. We
have the hetter ones also.
p. l.. DeLoach Go.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04

We have some of those
wide embroidefies lett ut 10.
cents a Yard.
Il. Del Ioach %.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04

Soc the ad OF the Delta Laundry in
to-day paper Manager Kossman is
doing his best to please his patrons and
his eyer-inereasing trade proves that he
is doing all that they expect of him.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04
Bought BY the cnmhe land

Plates, is cents a set at Leon STEMS
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04

II you don't zee what you are looking
fcr ip The Commonwealth this week,
jrs tsep "a AseFips syess Esek spd
yoa VII.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04

See the ad. Of the Delta laundry in to-
days paper. Manager Kossman is doing
hts best to please his patrons and his
ever increasing trade proves that he is
doing all that they expect of him.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-04

}, D. Griffith, Of Greenwood, spent
Sunday here.